Dragon Ball © Akira Toriyama, Shuheisha, Inc.

Chapter 1: Overture

The Earthlings who fought Frieza on Namek planet, along with the remaining Namekians and Dragon Balls were brought back to Earth upon their wishes to the Dragon Porunga.

One Namekian year had passed. The fallen warriors, Krillin and Yamcha were finally brought alive. When they made a wish to move Son Goku's spirit to the Earth, they found out that he was alive. Joy, merriment, exhilaration befall on the group upon the great news. They didn't wait long until they decided to wish upon Porunga to brought him back to Earth, only to be refused by the said man because he went to a training on a foreign planet.

After another Namekian year passed, both Chiaotzu and Tien Shinhan were brought back to life, thus they made the last wish to brought the Namekian back to a new planet. The two planets – Earth and Namek – were once again resumed their life in peace.

And so, a year passed…

It was another day of peaceful summer for the young Saiyan named Son Gohan. The son of Earth's greatest hero, Son Goku, with his wife, Chichi—couldn't hide his boredom as he twisted his pencil on top of his summer homework. He tapped his other finger as the sound of his mother chopping radish echoed throughout the house.

Find 'x', his homework said. Here it is, he thought he thought while circling the 'x' with his pencil. He haphazardly threw his pencil and rested his head on top of his study table, eyes fell on the window on his right. The young boy pondered about what was his father doing as he spoke.

The weather was great. If his father was here, they would definitely spend time sparring, fishing and learn new techniques. Suddenly his mind strayed on his father's transformation back in planet Namek. He remembered it clearly – how his father's hair morphed into the shade of gold, his dark eyes changed into sea turquoise, and body emitting vibrant light, overwhelming power – the legendary form called the Super Saiyan. He still remembered the thrill, how the form sent shivers down to his bone marrow. It was a tremendous power and he was wondering whether he could turn into one as well or not.

Even though he wasn't a pure Saiyan, the warrior blood still running in him, so he should be able to change into one, right?

Sighing, he took his pencil and tediously twirled it. He wanted to become a scientist one day and he had to study a lot for that. But he couldn't deny the fact that Saiyan blood indeed run inside him – feeling like looking for the thrill of battle. And that was the exact moment when his stomach churned into a sickening feeling. Pupil dilated, body shuddered, he felt his heart shrunk, stomach disappeared.

This Ki is…

As if answering his thought, the phone on his desk blared and Gohan wasted no time to pick it up.

"Do you feel it too, Gohan!? That incredible Ki…?" asked Krillin at the other side of the phone.

"Y-yeah…! It sure doesn't feel like it's a good Ki, either…"

"No, it isn't… and it's getting closer, fast..." Krillin continued, "You must be vaguely picking up on it, as well… we've felt it before. This Ki belongs to Frieza, doesn't it…?"

The Ki undoubtedly belonged to no other that the self-pronounced ruler of the universe, Frieza. The enemy that should had been defeated by his father back in planet Namek.

The other warriors must have sensed it as well. Krillin told him to meet up on the spot and he hung the phone, immediately rushed into his room and changed into the Saiyan combat gear he attained back in planet Namek, the one he wore during his battle with Frieza.

Though he felt bad about ignoring his mother, Gohan didn't answer his mother as he changed into the Saiyan's battle gear. Brandishing both of his fists skywards, he flew away. He flew straight to the source of the malicious Ki.

His heart was thudding wildly as it engulfed by fear, and it was increasing the closer he got to the place wherever Frieza might be landing.

"H-how can this be happening!? This is terrible… Where are you, Dad!?"

Nobody but his father could beat him, especially judging from the amount of Ki Frieza had. The white lizard had grown much stronger than he did back in planet Namek.

Krillin was pale when he met him along the way, sweat moistened his bald head and made it look like a polished ball. The warriors— Vegeta, Yamcha, and Tien Shinhan—had been gathered in the canyon. All but the oblivious Bulma didn't look like they were ready to face Frieza if they were to be engaged in a battle. Piccolo stood a little farther than where they were. His green face didn't cover the fact that he was afraid as well.

They stood aghast when the sight of Frieza's spaceship visible in their line of vision – descended with full speed to the open area not far from their place. And that settled their nightmare – the end of the Earth.

"N-No doubt about it, that's Frieza! H-he's still alive…" Gohan said, "… And to make it worse, there's definitely someone else with him!"

"Listen, everyone! Do not fly! We'll approach on foot, so that their scouters won't pick up on us!" Vegeta brusquely warned them.

Frieza brought his soldiers, along with an unknown companion with stronger Ki. Frieza himself meant trouble and they were doomed with the presence of his other companion. How would they win the battle without Goku? Everyone had the same question floating in their mind. They had trained so much since their last battle, but fully aware that they still couldn't beat him the way they were now.

Standing not far from where the warriors were a boy and a girl who attentively watched them behind the mountain rock, staying as invisible as they could, as well as their potential enemy's ship. With a frown, the boy glanced at his wristwatch before looking back to the ship.

"He wouldn't make it in time…"

Lounging her body on the boulder, the girl's eyes fixated on the spaceship. "I guess so. The spaceship is going to land less than a minute."

"Then… how about beating them ourselves?" suggested the boy.

The girl didn't look too surprised by his suggestion because she somewhat knew the idea would cross his mind. "Are you sure you want to do it? We shouldn't make any contact with anyone but him."

"But it's still three more hours until his arrival. I'm afraid Frieza would kill people off before that time."

The girl bit his bottom lip before nodding her head. "You're right. People's safety comes first."

Clearing his throat, the by extended his arm to the girl. His lady companion scrunched her nose as she glanced at his hand, him, then back to his hand.

"May I have this fight together with you, my lady?"

She snorted but still accepted his hand. "Fine, Tiger."

AN: I might've said that I won't rewrite the story anymore but I can't help it. LOL~ And this conclude the first chapter!

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