DragonBall AF: Chapter 3

[Son Goshin]

Last time on DragonBall AF, Goku and Vegeta Jr. had just perfected the Fusion dance. Unfortunately, with two small children fusing, they became too immature and full of themselves. Now the young Gogeta Jr. has blindly flown off to fight someone who he thinks is the strongest next to him. What will Gogeta find, and will he be able to stand up against this power?

"Gogeta!!!" yelled Pan. "Get back here! Gogeta!"
"It's no use," said Roshi, "they're going to have to realize their error for themselves. They only have 30 minutes anyways. I guess I should've told them that before they flew off."
"What?!" exclaimed Bra. "You bonehead! What if the Fusion were to wear off in the middle of the fight?"
"Hmmmm," said Roshi, "I never considered that, but they should be all right!"
"Better hope so," answered Pan.
Soon Gogeta had flown overhead a giant army base. This was the place where Gogeta sensed the immense level of energy.
"Here we go! Hmmmm, Red Ribbon HQ. I wonder what that is? Oh well, I'll knock out whoever gets in my way. Huh?"
Just then a siren went off and soldiers started to surround Gogeta. "Stop right there! No outsiders allowed!"
"Oh yea!" said Gogeta. "Eat this!" He then threw a giant ki blast straight at the guards and wiped them out. Gogeta then rushed threw enemy lines knocking out anyone that got in his way. Soon he came to the exact location of the power source. It just so happened it was inside Commander Red's office, and fortunately was unguarded. Gogeta broke down the door to see Commander Red seated in his chair, almost as if he were waiting for Gogeta to come.
"I know there's a fighter in here, show him!"
"Very well," replied Commander Red. "But be aware that the difference between your two powers are vast and you will be annihilated."
"Heh," laughed Gogeta, "we'll see old man."
A door from behind the Commander opened up. It was too dark to see anything except the silhouette of a small person. Suddenly, a radiant yellow light burst forth. And Gogeta could now clearly see the fighter he was so worked up about.
"Wha- wha- what is this?" said Gogeta. “How can this be? I thought I was the only one with this sort of power! I can't stand up to this, not now! I'm outta here!"
And then as fast as he could, Gogeta flew out of the Commander's office and flew all the way back to the island with the Commander's maniacal laughter ringing in his ears. "HAHAHAHAHA! I TOLD YOU, YOU HAD NO CHANCE, NO ONE CAN DEFEAT OUR SECRET WEAPON!"

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"Oh," worried Pan, "where could he be, it's been over 30 minutes!"
"Wait," yelled Bra, "I see them! Vegeta! What happened to you boys?"
"I honestly can't tell you," said Vegeta. "I have almost no recollection of what happened."
"I guess I also should've told you boys that you tend to forget what happens when your fused. the more you do it, the more you'll remember,” said Roshi.
“Well," said Goku, "all I remember is a blinding light and someone was just standing there. The rest is just a blank."
"Well," said Pan, "why don't you boys get something to eat and rest up, you'll need your strength when you start your hunt for the DragonBalls tomorrow. You mind if we spend the night here Roshi?"
"What? Sure, you two ladies can sleep in my room, heh-heh!"
"You really gross me out," said Bra and she slapped him in the face.
"Ohhh," groaned Roshi, "I'm so lonely."

*****
The next morning, the boys got up early, excited about their adventure that was about to start. "All right boys," said Roshi, "one last piece of advice: only use the Fusion dance as a last resort, you two are very young to be handling Fusion and I want you to only use it against your strongest opponents, understand?"
"Yes, sir," they answered.
"Oh, Goku," said Pan, "please be careful and come back in one piece. I'll miss you."
"Ya don't need to worry, grandma, I’ll be fine," answered Goku.
"Good luck, Vegeta!" said Bra. "Do well on your quest, and don't get yourself killed, OK?"
"Don't worry, grandma," replied Vegeta, "I promise! Well, ya ready Goku?"
"Ready as I'll ever be! Goodbye everybody! See you soon!" And with that the two young Saiyans flew into the morning sunrise off on their adventure.
"Be safe, boys," whispered Pan to herself.

*****
"Now Gold, explain to me how a child could do such a thing to the Red Ribbon Army!" thundered Red.
"Well, uh, sir, my men were unprepared. We had just returned and were caught off guard!"
“Well, you have one last chance to redeem yourself, or I'll have our secret weapon obliterate you. He tells me that the child that attacked us is also on a search for the DragonBalls. The one closest to them is on an island near the southwest. I want you to intercept them, and kill them!"
"Understood sir!" replied General Gold. "I'll get my men ready now!"
"Wait just a minute there," said Red. "You're not bringing your troops. You will be going alone. I want to see if you're actually strong enough to take down one child. If you can't, well, you know what will happen!"
*gulp* “Uh, yes sir!" And Gold ran out of the office into his plane to intercept the boys.
"Heh, such an idiot," said Commander Red. "I know he can't defeat this child, he's much too strong, but not strong enough to take down my weapon. I'll have him fight the child so I can see for myself what powers he does possess. And I can also get that blubbering fool out of here before he blunders anymore! HAHAHAHA!"

*****
"Hey, what's the radar say, Vegeta?" asked Goku.
"It says the closest DragonBall is 50 miles due east. It looks like it's on a small island, not like Roshi's though. Shouldn't be too tough to find it. Come on, I'll race you!"
"OK," smiled Goku, "but I'm gonna beat you!" And with that the boys powered up and flew off to get to the DragonBall. About 20 minutes later, the boys were on the island and began looking around for it.
"Hmmm, it should be just in this wooded area," said Vegeta.
"Hey," yelled Goku, "I found it!" Goku had found the 2-star ball and it was in his hands.
"Yes!" exclaimed Vegeta. "Our first DragonBall!" The two boys began jumping and dancing with joy, but that happiness was soon to be interrupted.
*****

OK thought Gold to himself, I've gotta look tough. I can't let this kid see that I'm scared. I know martial arts, but if this kid took out over a hundred of my men, what chance do I stand? Well, here goes nothing! Gold then stepped out of the shadows where he was hiding and soon was facing the boys.
There's two of them! Oh great, well time to put up my act! "Excuse me children!" boomed Gold, "But I believe that DragonBall belongs to the Red Ribbon Army! Hand it here and I promise you won't get hurt, much!"
"Screw you!" answered Vegeta. “It's ours, if you want it you gotta fight me for it!"
"Hey," said Goku, "I wanna fight!"
"I saw him first Goku. If we come across anyone else, you can deal with them. So ya hear that army dude, it's time the great Vegeta opens a can of whoopass!"

The boys have finally began for their search of the DragonBalls, but will the Red Ribbon Army pose a threat to our heroes? From the looks of it, it doesn't seem General Gold will! But what about the strange person that Gogeta encountered? What secret could he hold? Find out these answers and more, next time on DragonBall AF!