~Chapter 1: Going Back~

Disclaimer: I do not own Dragon Ball or any other anime franchise. Although I wish I did. I mean look at the amount of money these people make! Wouldn't you want to also? But alas I'm stuck writing the Fanfiction I love. I don't think I got off too bad, right?

A:N if you want to see what Goku looks like, just look at the cover image for this story. I hope you guys like the design! I think it suits him personally. If you don't like it however I apologize, considering that's how it's going to be for this story.

UPDATE: Chapters 1-4 have been updated for minor grammar improvements and for aesthetic appeal to Goku's design.

He walked down the street, feeling the soft breeze tickle his skin as his onyx black hair swayed in the wind. His silver eyes scanned around the area his white pearls smiling in reminiscence, it's been a while since he's been around this part of the world.

'The World Martial Arts Tournament sure has changed in its appearance.' He thought grinning as he walked past memory lane. Instead of the traditional Japanese design it once had it now drastically changed. The building was larger and was silver in color with only the finest material protecting it from possible attacks from the fighters.

As he looked back on it, it had been years since he's entered a tournament. He sighs in contentment remembering all the good times he's had there. His life has changed so much since then now that he thought about it.

First, it turned out he wasn't an ordinary Saiyan in comparison to other individuals of his species. While he awaited the trip to the afterlife along with his friends and family he just continued to live on. He deduced that he had a much longer life span than the average Saiyan warrior. It's been hundreds of years since his encounter with the fighters from the Universal Tournament and time has indeed passed. Goku even had one last battle with Vegeta to determine who was truly the best out of their rivalry.

It was the end of their lives. The battle was intense, so intense that it shook the very foundations his universe. Although there was no winner, the match ended in a tie with Vegeta going on to the afterlife due to his old age. Goku smiled fondly at the memory, he enjoyed his last battle with the Saiyan Prince, Vegeta was definitely someone who you couldn't fight without giving it your all. It's a shame that he was the only one out of the two to pass on.

Goku didn't know how long until his life would last, if anything it might have been a possibility he would have eternal youth, that meant he would have to die by unconventional means. Although it would be a while before he found an opponent who would pose such a challenge. Goku had been training on his own for years now after he and Vegeta successfully surpassed Whis's regime.

They always outgrew anyone who would be deemed stronger than they were. They're Saiyans after all, becoming strong and fighting will always be in their blood. It wasn't a surprise when they finally became more powerful than a person like Whis whose caliber was above and beyond their imagination. Although even if it was an imagination of such strength, they definitely made it become a reality.

Goku became stronger than what was thought to be possible, surpassing his very limits and going beyond them.

As his training continued Goku finally unlocked the true essence of Ultra Instinct. His hair was still black but it became a bit spikier and more solid. His eyes also permanently changed to that of a shiny silver , his frame became a little bit bulkier but not too much to the point where it became ugly. In matter of fact his body had the perfect balance to it. The 'Omen' as he referred it took a lot of hard work and pain, but he got the hang of it relatively quickly. Quicker than any mortal ever should have. But that was all due to his hardworking nature and his keen genius in the arts of combat mastery and control over his body.

Now, his Base is just his Ultra Instinct. But now he wore a different gi. His top was turquoise with a white obi, along with dark green pants and black kung fu shoes with orange stockings. His aura became different too, it was now a complex combination of silver, blue, and purple the aura consisted of rippling fire-like energy that traveled upwards much like Super Saiyan God had done before.

Albeit his physical prowess did take a dramatic jump it isn't the only thing he worked on during his time on Earth. If he truly wanted to be strong he had to work on his intellect, sure it took longer than increasing his battle power but it increased nonetheless. The Earth has been at peace for hundreds of years, he had time to spare after he trained.

Goku has successfully learned how to write, read, and has been able to take up other hobbies besides his training. He's a literal jack of all trades now. After he was finished with his mind and body training, he went on and decided to learn multiple fighting styles, like Judo, Kickboxing, Karate, Akido, Taekwondo and many others. Goku's main goal now is to solely protect Earth and its inhabitants.

Throughout these years he still has the same pure judgement he's always had, and that's to allow an opponent mercy. Goku has been a firm believer that there is good in everyone, even if they don't show it at first. It may fire back at him someday but old habits die hard.

Continuing down the street Goku took a glance at his Gi. It really did feel like he was a changed man. He changed just like his clothes did and he couldn't help but symbolize the beauty from it. Although he frowned.

While frowning Goku gave off a sigh, he really missed his friends. The way he laughed with them, sparred with them, and all the memories he shared with them. It's like he couldn't live without them. He clenched is teeth, 'Maybe there's a way to..' No, he couldn't do that it's against universal law for a person to time travel.

It could create another time stream or attract new foes he might not be able to face. But he just missed everyone too much. He wouldn't call himself selfish, always willing to place his life on the line for his companions and the Earth. Maybe he could be selfish this one time.

The Saiyan channeled his Ki within himself, feeling his abdomen bubble with energy. Goku slowly closed his eyes imagining a time different from the present until he felt a pull take him away.

The distorting atmosphere changed and the silver eyes man landed on solid ground. Goku examined his surroundings. Seconds seem to have passed as the rose-haired Saiyan looked over whatever was around him. A grin formed on his face, his body swimming with warmth at the turn of events. He traveled back in time, into the past. What stood in front of the Saiyan warrior was the living quarters built by the Ox King himself.

He was standing in front of his house. He would be damned if it wasn't a sight to see. On the other hand, Goku couldn't celebrate too much longer. a dawn of realization hitting him. If he traveled to the past, where would his duplicate be at a time like this? Knowing his encounters with Trunks from the Future he knew that time wasn't connected to only one place. There could be different timelines created, but with the same duplicates of a person.

Meaning, if Goku was here, another version of him would be also, a younger, less experienced Goku. The Goku that belonged in this timeline. Damn it, he should have thought this through before doing something as stupid as traveling back in time. With nothing else to do, he decided to look for the duplicate before alarming his family. The sun was up, shining above him with an inferno of yellow.

The time should be around 7:30 AM, meaning around this time Chi-Chi would already be cooking breakfast for their family. With this in mind, his duplicate would most likely still be in bed, only one way to find out. He had to search for him by sensing his energy.

Closing his eyes Goku probed the area for his duplicate. After moments of searching, he received no energy source.

'Huh, I can't seem to find him.. I should try sensing on a larger scale, it could work.' With a new plan in motion Goku expanded his senses outward looking over the Earth for his duplicate. Moments later, with constant scans around the globe he still found nothing. What was going on?

'This is weird, knowing how timelines work there should be a me out there. The age I'm in now is when Gohan is still a toddler. Unless I somehow replaced the me that was here when I traveled back in time.. Jeez, no matter how much I read on Time-Travel theories it still hurts wracking my brain around it. I should probably head inside, I'll help Chi-Chi around the house. She deserves that much for being the great wife that she is.' Smiling to himself he walked up to his wooden door and opened it up.

"Hey Chi-Chi! I'm home!" A gleeful giggle escaped his lips. The thought of seeing his beautiful wife once again produced happiness he had not have felt in so long. His heightened senses heard incoming footsteps seeing a bright smile upon his wife's features.

"Goku! You're ba- What did you do? Your hair, and your eyes. you're.." She trailed off, speechless. Goku raised an onyx eyebrow before mentally palming his face. He forgot this Chi-Chi never saw him in his new form, and this Chi-Chi did indeed not know he was an alien from a warrior race. He was an idiot for not thinking about that. Well, he might as well inform her.

"Well Chi-Chi you see, I'm an alien." He started off receiving a confused look from the raven haired woman.

"What do you mean? You look as human as any human would pass for. You look like you just spikes your hair even more than before, even putting on colored contact lenses, even gaining more muscle too! That's not exactly alien-like dear. Unless you changing your clothes from your turtle hermit style was alien-like." She responded, perplexed at the idea. How would her Goku be an alien? He was just using aesthetics to change his appearance. She wouldn't complain though, the added spike and hair suited him. Especially the eyes, they were so.. entrancing.

The Saiyan felt a bead of sweat slip down his forehead. Well, the explanation sounded plausible but he sort of felt his Saiyan Pride begin to melt down from that. This form took blood, sweat, and pain to accomplish. Yet his wife told him he was comparable to human implants and artificial hair products. How peculiar.

"Well Chichi, I have to explain this to you in more detail. May we sit on the couch?" He asked, receiving a nod from the shorter of the duo. She's never seen him so serious outside of fighting. This must be more important than she thought.

She sat on the couch, Goku planting himself next to her, wrapping his toned arm around her, bringing his partner close to him. She blushed at the action, even though they were married she wasn't used to physical intimacy, let alone physical intimacy initiated by Goku.

'What's gotten into him? I kind of like it.' She giggled slightly tracing a hand upon his muscled pectorals that peeked out of the turquoise gi. Goku just grinned before starting to explain.

"Okay, well how should I say this? You see, I'm a Saiyan, an alien. When I was a baby the planet I was born on, planet Vegeta; they sent me in a spaceship so that I could take over this world. But eventually-" As Goku continued to explain his origins a spaceship that seated one lone Saiyan warrior approached Earth steadily.

'Hopefully you didn't disgrace our race Kakarot. All you had to do was conquer one measly planet. It isn't a hard task at all, that's why a lower class warrior like you were tasked to do it.' The man thought feeling his ship beginning its descent down the atmosphere. It seemed it was time to begin.

"-And that's how I became the way I am." Goku finished with a final breath. He glanced at Chi-chi inspecting her expression to read what she's feeling about this. Hopefully it didn't change anything about their relationship. After all, explaining you're an alien that was meant to conquer planets at the flick of a wrist, showcasing that this form replaced your old one because of the tangent of power you've received through training. Along with the fact that this came out of left field would astonish anyone.

He just hoped this revelation wouldn't change the way they felt about one-another.

"I.. I don't care if you're an alien. I mean I still love you, we even had Gohan who is a beautiful boy who can grow to do great things. Like become a scholar! A professor, a doctor, something amazing!" From the way she sounded Goku could clearly conclude she was ecstatic about the idea of her son becoming a grade A student. He giggled at her enthusiasm feeling warmth settle within him.

Although he couldn't help but feel conflicted, he wanted to train his son so that he can become strong, Goku didn't know when his abnormal aging process would finally die out, and he wanted Gohan to be able to defend the planet, or to at least train someone else to take his place. No matter what era, Earth will always need protection from those who threaten it. Maybe they could make up a compromise, although that should come later, right now Goku could feel a familiar presence approaching.

So, Raditz has decided to show already huh? It was time to go, maybe he could convince even Raditz the error of his ways. Look what happened with Vegeta, he became a valuable friend in the end. Perhaps Raditz too could learn also, after all he was family.

Turning to his wife Goku smiled, "That sounds like a great idea Honey. But hey I'm gonna go take Gohan to Master Roshi's okay?" He says placing his calloused hand upon Chi-chi's face, a soft smile displaying upon his features. Chi-chi was visibly red from the gesture, what was he doing?

Goku leaned in close, his lips brushing against hers as they both closed their eyes placing all their feelings into this action. A feeling of longing, of love, of happiness, of lust. After moments of intimacy Goku pulled back, a smile threatening to appear. Chi chi touched her lips a blush visible upon her lightly colored cheeks.

"I love you Chichi." Goku told her, his eyes expressing the emotions she could clearly read. She knew after all that this marriage was true that they were meant to be. She couldn't deny the fact that she loved this man, especially not after what he showcased today.

"I love you too sweetheart." She says a tear dropping from her onyx irises, she felt so happy just then. As long as they were by each others side then nothing could ever ruin this. No matter what hardship they faced they would always love one another. This was truly what love was meant to be, And she was so grateful she felt it.

Goku grinned giving her one quick kiss before heading out the door, giving her one last loving look, a look she returned greatly.

The Saiyan then flew off, feeling a weight being lifted off of his shoulders.

Now time to find Gohan.

Floating above ground Goku searched for Gohan's Ki signature finding the most familiar one to him and heading toward that direction. As he flew he noticed that the closer he got to Gohan's life energy the more water he finds awaiting him. This event was hazy for him after all that has happened in the future. The more he ventured over the more questions he has. Like, why was Gohan here? What was he doing? Albeit Goku did end up finding the answer when he noticed Gohan clutching onto the end of a log that drifted down the stream. Goku immediately noticing the danger his son was in swooped in as fast as possible.

"DADDY! HELP ME PLEASE!" The half Saiyan cried hoping that Goku was in the area to save him. How did he get himself into this mess? All he did was see a pretty bird and the next thing he knew he was being taken away by the water holding onto the log like it was his lifeline. Maybe, it was. Gohan looked ahead in panic to see a ravine. Oh no! He must be heading toward a waterfall and from the looks of things a large one. He closed his eyes to rid himself of seeing his own demise.

'Oh I wish my dad was here.' And as if some celestial being of divine grace heard his pleas the young Saiyan boy felt strong arms wrap around him. Right before he felt himself being lifted out of the water. He opened his eyes to see silver irises staring out at him in curiosity. He immediately embraced the person that saved him.

"Whoa hey there Gohan. Were you scared there little guy?" Goku said patting him on the head soothingly. Gohan's reply was a few sniffles before he finally started to cry out. Goku had to chuckle a little hearing about how Gohan started spewing things out about a bird, water, and a log. Goku found it amusing. After all this is the same kid that achieved Super Saiyan 2 and defeated Cell. It made Goku feel warm inside knowing that his son will become one of Earth's strongest fighters.

Goku was soon brought out of his musings when he felt something touch his face. It was Gohan's hand poking him, his eyes showing the utter thirst for knowledge.

"Daddy you look so different. Why is that daddy?" Gohan addressed in question while caressing Goku's spiked up hair. Goku gigged in response. A child's curiosity was always a delight.

"I'll tell you one day son. But for now how about we visit my old teacher okay?" Goku grinned getting a cheer from the four year old. On that note Goku flew toward Kame House, it was time to break the news to them too.

Landing on a beach surrounded by an ocean Goku set Gohan down who held onto his hand, most likely neverous at the prospect of meeting new people. Goku gave an assuring squeeze knowing the reason to his son's nervousness. He then knocked on the green door. He heard a few gasps before three figures appeared through the entrance. Goku waved at them before they grinned.

"Hey Goku! It's been a while buddy! Did you use gel on your hair or something, and no turtle hermit uniform huh? Guess Yamcha and I are gonna have to go it alone haha." A little bald man greeted getting giddy from seeing his lifelong best friend. Goku waved at Krillin giggling sheepishly.

"I think he looks cool! He's certainly making a fashion statement! I mean look at his clothes and eyes too! Instead of his orange gi it's turqoise and a lot more diverse too! And are those contacts? They're awesome, how much did they cost?" A blue haired woman complimented a soft smile on her face. Although she had to fight down a blush at seeing Goku's increase in muscle from the pectorals that peeked out along wih his defined arms. It seemed that he had been training harder than ever as per usual.

"I don't mind you changing up the clothes that you wear. It's been a long time since you've surpassed me. Besides that I think you even grew a few heads taller along with building more muscle. But Goku, who's that child you have by your side?" An old man with sunglasses questioned looking at how Goku seemed to soften his eyes at the question.

"Well, starting off.. You see, this is my son Gohan! Say hello son. You don't have to be shy they're nice people." Goku said encouraging the little boy. Gohan nodded nervously before stepping aside looking down at the sand shyly.

"H-hello.." He said cheeks heating up from embarrassment. Bulma walked up to the little boy and knelt down patting the top of his head noticing that his red hat donned a dragon ball on top of it. Gohan blushed even more from the petting before he saw a turtle on the side of the beach. Gohan ran toward the turtle and started playing with him. All four companions smiled seeing the little Saiyan giggle in delight.

"So, what's with the new look Goku? I mean I'm not saying it doesn't look bad but your usual fighting gi and black eyes with less spiky hair just says 'Goku' you know?" Krillin admitted getting a giggle from the silver eyed man.

"Well, how should I put this? You see I'm an alien from outer space called a Saiyan. My grandpa Gohan found me in a spaceship when I was just a baby-" Goku says his voice having an enchanting sound to it immersing his companions and even the animals themselves around him.

"- When I was born my mission was to eliminate all living things on this planet. Because of this it made me turn out to be a very malicious baby. At the time Grandpa took me out on a stroll there was an accident and I was dropped into a deep ravine right where I hit my head at the very bottom. We Saiyans are very tough, and because of that along with the fact that Grandpa was taking care of me I ended up surviving. It was a true miracle, when I recovered and gained consciousness I converted into becoming a happy, loving baby from that moment forward.

It turns out that the reason why my hair and eyes had changed to become spikier and silver was because I'm in the realm of the gods. They call this Ultra Instinct but this form I personally call it an omen. It takes time and complete dedication to achieve it and usually no one besides an Angel or a deity can obtain it. Or so the stories have said.

Now that I have complete control over this form in the end it sort of.. merged with me. This form is who I am now. It has completely altered my genetics and I guess you could say I'm a God of some sort, and my body reacts without me thinking amidst a battle. Although I don't really like the sound of being called a god, I've never cared for titles if I were to be completely honest." Goku explained to his friends who were completely fascinated by his story. Although Goku had to lie about how the Angels and Gods were just a story. He couldn't just say that in the future he was trained by them. No one but a select few people could know he traveled back in time.

"I guess that does explain why Gohan has a tail. But Goku he hasn't been acting weirdly when you guys see a full moon right?" Krillin asked nervously getting nods from Roshi and Bulma in agreement. Goku simply giggled.

"If you're asking on if he's transformed into a giant monkey or something then you don't have to worry about that. Chichi insists we get extra sleep every night, so Gohan doesn't get tired during his studies every day. But I plan on coming to an agreement to train Gohan on the side, he should be able to defend himself at least. Who knows when another threat will come around and I want him to be ready for that." The onyx haired Saiyan disclosed with his human friends agreeing. Bulma soon spoke up liking his reasons for why Gohan should get stronger.

"So, what does the little guy want to be when he's older?" She asked before Goku touched his chin in thought.

"Well, he wants to be a great scholar. I think he mostly gets it from Chichi. She really does care about our son's education. But before we continue I'm going to need you guys to stand back, there's someone with a huge amount of power approaching." Goku frowned turning toward to where he knew his brother would be. As soon as they all turned around they saw a man with brown and black battle armor land on the beach in front of them.

Goku glared at the man who was frowning upon his arrival. He saw his son become frightened at the menacing looking warrior running to his black haired father's side for safety. Goku patted Gohan on the head affectionately.

"It's alright Gohan go ahead and stay by Bulma's side alright?" Goku said with tenderness. He looked over at Bulma giving her a nod to get Gohan away from the danger. She nodded hesitantly before grasping Gohan's head and leading her up the steps and onto the porch.

"it's okay sweetie. Your daddy is going to handle this, he is very strong." Bulma comforted the sad faced boy. Gohan looked into her blue eyes seeing the fire in them. He didn't know how to feel at the moment, his dad was talking very seriously with someone he didn't know. The boy was right to be frightened, he was a fragile thing and potentially seeing his father in pain would make him explode. However all he could do was stand and watch.

A figure stood on the wooden surface of Kame House. His encounter with the man in the armor only happened moments ago. It made him wary, this individual was powerful, more powerful than he could have imagined. He stopped by to see the how the situation would be dealt here. He needed to see how his rival would deal with the man. Although he noticed Goku looked different than how he did at the tournament it most likely didn't help to increase his strength to fight. Who knows, Goku may surprise him yet again.

Krillin looked at the intruder with annoyance. Who was he to just drop in to interrupt a gathering of friends? How rude of him. If he wasn't going to leave he was going to have to make him leave.

"Okay buddy, I don't know who you are or why you are here, but I think you've been dipping too much into the eggnog. You might be lost so all I ask of you is to shoo. Alright? I don't want any trouble here. So, shoo, shoo." Krillin said waving the man away. Raditz merely smirked pressing the button on his green scouter. He scoffed at Krillin's power level before swatting him like a fly with his tail. Krillin went flying into the front of the house breaking the wood that shaped the home.

"Okay Kakarot enough playing around. Why haven't you carried out your mission? You were supposed to eliminate every life form on this planet! And what's with the hair and eyes? Did the humans do this to you? Despicable. You're a disgrace to our race Kakarot!" Raditz berated with a frown.

"I'd rather be a disgrace to a race that I don't care for than become a savage that has lost their way! I'm proud of who I am because of who stands by my side today! Your teammates are at the best brutes who care nothing more than to destroy those that are weaker than them! They don't even see your worth they can't even describe the potential you have brother. Come on join me and protect this planet. Stand in the name of justice and whoever pulls the strings we can defeat them." Goku declared widening the man's eyes.

Raditz thought about Goku's offer for a moment only to clear his head of that notion. If Vegeta or even Frieza himself were to find out of his betrayal he would surely get slaughtered right then and there. Even if he had wanted to it just wouldn't have happened it never could happen. Not in this lifetime. So, he only smirked.

"As appealing as that sounds Kakarot, I would rather do things my way. Who are you to make offers anyways? Your power level is merely 600. This puny level is not enough to even make comparison to my own power. So tell me how would you ever take down the one who rules over the Universe itself if you can't even defeat me?" Raditz smirked folding his arms in delight. His little brother was foolish, a low class Saiyan that could never compare to hi-

"So I'm guessing you don't need this tail then? If you don't mind I would like to get rid of this nuisance as soon as possible." Goku giggled burning the tail into ashes instantly. Raditz's jaw had dropped from the action. He had to know how he had the finesse to be fast enough to get around him, cut his tail off, and simply play with it without the Saiyan even noticing. It was unbelievable!

"H-how did you do that! There's no way trash like you could be that fast!" Raditz claimed in shock looking at his backside to see that he indeed was tailless. Goku simply grinned.

"Hey, it wasn't my fault! You left your guard open for so long it was starting to bother me. You should really learn how to stay on the defensive even when you least expect it.." Goku trailed off to get the man's name. He knew it anyways but didn't want to give off suspicion.

"Raditz an upper class Saiyan warrior you imbecile!" He roared his face heating up in anger. Goku raised an eyebrow before shrugging.

"Well, you see here Raditz. The hair and eyes I have aren't because of what the people on this planet did. It's all a part of my new training regime, I would go into more detail but this isn't the time to. I don't know what you have planned for me but I won't allow it." Goku disclosed getting into a fighting stance. Raditz shook his head in disappointment.

"I only wish you join us to conquer the Universe brother. Planet after planet bending and bowing at your command, at a snap of a finger even! Come on Kakarot join us and you'll be treated like a god." Raditz emphasized with a smirk. Only an idiot would turn this offer down. Although he became surprised when Goku shook his head.

"It's a shame that I don't care about that. Otherwise I would be missing out on a hell of a deal. Although I have what any person could ever want. Love and joy, and that's all I'll ever need. Maybe you'll understand someday." The onyx haired Saiyan spoke with his voice full of conviction. His brother didn't seem to want to understand and it saddened him. Maybe he'll know what he meant after this fight. He just had to.

Raditz frowned before getting in his stance also. Kakarot was fast enough to slip underneath his guard from before. He had to stay alert even if his younger brother's power was only 600 he was still slippery.

With his guard still up the black haired Saiyan blinked,

"I honestly thought you were here for the dragon balls. These wish orbs that would grant you any wish you desire. But, you only came for me. I should feel honored." Goku said his voice laced with sarcasm. He had to speak of the dragon balls so that he could get Nappa and Vegeta's attention. It's the only reason why they would come to Earth in the first place. Hence why he spoke of it. Raditz raised an eyebrow at what his younger brother just stated. Dragon balls? He needed to know more.

"Dragon balls? What are these balls of the dragon you speak o-" Raditz couldn't finish his question as he felt a crushing blow from the top of his head, the blow sending him to the ground where the sand lay as he face planted into the granular substance. He looked up with a sand covered face seeing Goku's black shoe tilted downward indicating that was the limb that dealt the hit.

Goku giggled sheepishly as he landed on the ground from where he was floating.

"I'm sorry, I just couldn't help it. You left your guard open again. You really need to step up your game there brother. Otherwise I'm just gonna mop the floor with you." Goku scolded wagging a finger at the onyx haired Saiyan.

The long haired man merely glared at his brother before picking himself up from the ground and dusting his form off from the sand. Meanwhile Goku's companions were cheering the onyx haired Saiyan on.

"Yeah! Show him what you're made of Goku!" Came the ecstatic shout from the short bald man.

"Woohoo! Go Goku! Send that freak back from where he came from!" The blue haired woman shouted from her position.

At this point in time Master Roshi remained silent as his thoughts were racing a mile a minute as he tried to process what was going on.

'To think that Goku could have grown even stronger than what he was at the tournament years ago. It's almost unbelievable. What kind of training did he put himself through that could push him so far? Goku you truly defy my expectations every time I see you in action.' Roshi thought as the amount of power Goku displayed sent a drop of sweat down his face. To think that this young child that he used to train could grow up to be such a power house. It was absolutely mind boggling.

Raditz growled at Goku as he was clenching his fists in anger, how dare this low class trash mock him in such a way! Keep his guard up should he? He'll show him who should keep their guard up! He growled with an even more animistic tone as Goku placed his hand out and gestured toward Raditz with a come hither motion.

Raditz only saw red when he took off toward the other Saiyan. Goku merely grinned as he dodged blow after blow, even going as far as to match the onyx haired man.

Right jab, left hook, right elbow, left knee, right round-house kick, right hook, left jab, left heel kick. With every move that Goku matched it further enhanced the inferno burning that is Raditz's fury.

'This is absurd! How is he matching me blow for blow?! According to the scouter my power should have easily sent this trash into the after life! There has to be some sort of trick to this, he is a low class warrior who was born with a power level of one! One! Yet he's outmaneuvering on instinct alone! How has he gotten so strong? Was it the way the people of this planet trained him? There has to be some way to beat him. I'll find it soon enough.'

Goku shook his head when he dealt a right punch to the armored Saiyan's abdomen which made the he man sputter and cough from the blow. Raditz knelt down holding his midsection while trying to inhale his precious oxygen.

"Give it up. You're no match for me Raditz, you are better than this. I know that destroying, conquering isn't the only way to live your life. If you help me protect this Earth, defeat its foes you'll be able to find your purpose. I promise you." Goku smiled reaching his right hand forward to help his sibling up from the sand.

Raditz blinked at the stretched appendage, the man reached out with his right hand seeming as if he would grasp Goku's own, right before he reared back his fist to punch Goku in the face. Goku simply caught the fist with ease, his silver eyes glaring at the downed Saiyan. Raditz widened his irises as he realized he was held with a firm grip.

Raditz seeing no other option punched out with his left fist, but like the other limb this one was held in a firm grip with Goku's right hand. Goku's glare hardened as he squeezed Raditz's fist earning a screech of pain from the kneeling Saiyan. Goku squeezed even more which earned a sound of creasing bones, making Raditz tremble before the alpha male in front of him.

Goku knees Raditz in the face, sending Raditz looking upwards from the strike, Goku let Raditz's left fist go before striking the man with a right elbow effectively bruising the man's face before letting go of his right fist and kicking the brown armored Saiyan away into the water.

Raditz gasped feeling pain throughout his body, feeling as if a train had ran right through him. Raditz picked himself up kneeling on his knees as the water flowed into his form. His breath was heavy as he stood up on shaky legs. He looked up just in time for Goku to land a painful kick to the side of his face sending him back into the water. Raditz's face was stuck into sand covered waters. Soon after a few moments Raditz coughed and sputtered when he accidentally inhaled sand and water alike. He stood up tasting salt mixed with a grainy substance before looking around for the silver eyed Saiyan.

"I can help you." His voice came from the left, Raditz instantly veered that way in hopes of finding his sibling but seeing nothing.

"You don't have to keep doing this anymore, we can be a team, we can defeat Frieza and use our strength to help the innocent and protect his planet."

Goku's voice came from the right, Raditz pivoted in that direction finding once again nothing but water and sand.

"You don't have to be a slave to him anymore, we will put a stop to his evil ways. We and everyone else who has yet to be free from his cage, the cage that entraps you all will be broken."

The voice was heard from behind the onyx haired man. He turned around in a 180 seeking out his brother and being disappointed with the view of the clear salty liquid another time.

"Help me, and I promise you'll find your true strength, your true purpose." Raditz turned around to see the visage of the black and orange dressed Saiyan who was smiling softly. Goku placed his hands atop of Raditz's shoulders giving the man an assuring nod.

The man widened his eyes, feeling the weight of his brother's words. Conviction, depth, truth, the way he said them struck a chord within the man.

"Do you really mean that?" He asked his eyes gleaming with hope. His eyes widened once Goku gave his famous grin.

"I promise with the pride that only us Saiyans can uphold." Goku states his silver eyes staring deep into Raditz's onyx irises. The man's breath hitched as he gazed into his brother's eyes. His mind racing at the possibilities. From what has been displayed, he knew that Goku's power far exceeded his own. Maybe even exceeded Vegeta's but to go as far as to say it exceeded Frieza's? He couldn't say. But his words held strength that he didn't know was possible. He was persuaded, he wanted to get out of Frieza's dark clutches and fight for what he believed in. So he will join Goku and fight in the name of this planet. Just so he won't be a pawn for Frieza any longer.

Raditz raises his left arm taking off his green scooter and crushing it, thus sealing his agreement to join Goku when he smirked. Goku grinned at his action his hands firmly squeezing the man's shoulders with contentment.

"I see you've made your choice. I'm glad you listened to reason. Follow me." Goku smiles walking toward Kame House Raditz in tow.

"Kakarot, I have information to tell you about." Raditz stated. Goku raised an eyebrow in response, if his memory served him correctly he would know exactly what Raditz was going to say.

"Well, if it's important then we better say it in front of everyone." Goku said, just as his black boots stepped onto the sand in front of Kame House.

Unknown Location

"How much is this one?" A cloaked figure asked his companion while pointing to a flier that was attached to the board. His equally cloaked companion raised his eyebrows in astonishment.

"I can't quite pinpoint the amount of Zeni it would reward us, it's growing more and more by the second." The man said looking toward his lifelong friend just in time to see him form a smirk on his face.

"We'll take it, this would make for an interesting bounty." The man said grasping the flier and folding it into four dimensions before stuffing it inside his pocket. His friend nodded in agreement.

"You're right, at the rate that the Zeni is increasing on that flier it'll make us millionaires. I mean who would be stupid enough to travel back in time and change its history?" The man questioned with a chuckle. His friend's smirk grew even more at that, finding the situation to be humorous.

"Well, apparently this brain dead idiot. A man named Son Goku he comes from Universe 7 or so the flier said at least." He answered taking out a silver sword. He held out his palm and started sharpening the sword with a black aura around his handi. His companion punched his open palm in excitement, a wild grin appearing on his face.

"This guy won't know what hit him!" The man exclaimed receiving a nod from the other cloaked figure.

"Let's get moving." He said walking off leaving his friend behind who squinted his eyes on annoyance.

"Don't tell me what to do." He muttered to himself in annoyance as they walked off to claim their bounty.

It seemed easy enough, after all this is their job, they're called The Hunters of Time for this exact reason. To chase down and exterminate those who dare to go back and defy time itself.

They're in for a hefty paycheck this 'time' around.

A:N Well! That's all there is folks! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Also who are these mysterious figures hunting down our precious and treasured Saiyan warrior? Take a guess down in the review section! I wonder which of you will get it right..

ALSO! Who else should be paired with Goku? I already got Chi chi, but I need more! Make sure to review so we can see you get the pairing you want. With that I'll see you all later in the next chapter!