Dragon Ball Sj By Christopher Ryan E-mail : SSj4_Trunks_1980@hotmail.com (Note: This fic does by no way completely follow the DBZ story line after the cell games. I’m creating an alternate reality after the cell games happened. So there may be new characters, bring in characters already shown during the new sagas to be shown and some returning character. Also the current characters personalities may vary slightly to show my own view on them and the names will be to reflect FUNamations dubbing of the show. So no Son Gokuu will be seen neither will any of the others. Please no bad email if you don't exactly like how it is.) "The Letuuz Saga" Episode 9: "The Day Is Close At Hand. But Will It Be Enough?" Kooler’s space craft is heading full speed toward the unsuspecting earth. Now passing the last of the outer planets, and in a few short hours will reach Mars then the Earth. He could do nothing but look out his chamber window as the stars dart past as he smiled. "So close to my goal, I’m getting goose bumps", Kooler said as he chuckled to himself. The door to his chamber slid open and one of his henchman came into the room. Saluting, he told Kooler of the progress they were making. Kooler could only scowl at him since he already knew. "Do you think I am unaware of our progress", Kooler hollered as he shot a look of distaste. "B,but you told me to inform you. Please sire, don’t punish me", the creature pleaded as he dropped to his knees. "I don’t care for your pathetic sniveling", Kooler said as he raised his hand and a small ball of energy began to form. "Sire I implore you not to..." was all he could utter before he was vaporized by the small Ki blast. "Pitiful, I can’t stand when they beg for their life like that", he muttered to himself, stone faced, then he burst out into hysterical laughter. ************************************************ The whole gang finally finished up their breakfast and began the long wait for Kooler. Schala had instructed Gohan in the fusion dance, of which he picked up with relative ease the first couple tries. She smiled at his quick adaptation to it. Then the two sat talking for what seemed forever. She always liked Gohan, since he was a very likable person. I guess the saying is true, like father, like son, she thought to herself. Gohan was going on about his father and what he was like when he was growing up. Also the stories his mother told him about how they met and were married. Schala heard all these stories many times before but never tired of them. Especially coming from a younger Gohan, who seemed very wise and grown for a child. She shared stories about her journeys with Trunks when he looked for New Namek. Some were very exciting and other were just funny. Both just smiled as they exchanged life experiences. She was saddened by the fact that this may very well be the last time they would have to talk like this, so she tried to make it count. Though through the course of their stories, the rest came over to listen and include their own Goku stories and adventures. Krillin Bulma, and Yamcha knew him longest and they loved to share their funny tales about Goku as a kid. Schala soaked this up as well, and pretty soon the whole lookout was full of smiling faces and laughter. Standing up she drew everyone’s attention. "Well I think its time we headed off to meet our fate, Kooler will be arriving shortly and we need to be there to try to stop him", Schala said with a grin look. "I agree, we need to hurry everyone", Gohan added in as he stood up. There was a cheer in unison as everyone stood up. Bulma of course wasn’t as happy, since she decided it best to stay back with the others on the lookout. The others meaning, Oolong, Puar and Master Roshi. Regretfully she waved as they all took off to face another monstrous power, hoping this time they all came back. ************************************************ Meanwhile up in space, Kooler’s ship was making its final approach on the earth. The tyrant was so eagerly awaiting the chance to face his brother’s destroyer in combat, it made him somewhat uncharacteristically cheerful. This was a euphoric experience, and definitely one that was long overdue since he was usually left to command others to destroy planets. Mainly because the inhabitants weren’t even close to having his power. So there was no need to get his hands dirty. This time he would have the pleasure of killing many and annihilating the world by his own will. The crew couldn’t believe what they were seeing as Kooler strolled onto the bridge of the ship to see the Earth as it came into view. "Is it not a beautiful world, and so close to it’s destruction at my glorious hand", he announced. "Yes master, but its not like you to grace us with your presence on the bridge like this", his underling spoke cowering before him. "Ah, well this is a moment to remember. I will get my revenge and be able to show my power to all for the first time in ages", he replied, grinning from ear to ear. "And what awe inspiring power you have sire", the underling muttered. "Enough of you pathetic ass kissing, just tell me how long til we land on the surface", Kooler boomed. "T, two hours sir", he replied. "Two hours before doomsday, how sweet it will be", he spoke before degenerating into laughter once again. ************************************************ The team was flying to the coordinates of the landing site that Kooler will be touching down at. It was some ways from their current position and Gohan had hoped they would reach it within time. Unlike Cell, Kooler would probably not wait for them to arrive before starting to annihilate the planet’s populace. This saddened Gohan because once again he is fighting for the future of the planet that would not know of his struggle and loss, defending them. The others were chatting as they flew but Gohan had shuffled back and was all by himself. This was unusual for him and was noticed by everyone. Not wanting to disturb his lone flying, they continued what they were doing. Of course Gohan didn’t want to ignore the others but he wanted the time to contemplate the upcoming battle on his own. Which was good for he had a lot to think about. Kooler was a mighty tyrant, much more then Frieza ever was. Menacingly strong and cruel, he had destroyed more planets than his brother could ever believe. Though this didn’t make him best in his father’s eyes, since Frieza was the favored son. Relevant by the fact that Frieza was known across the galaxy as the strongest warrior who ever lived. This all told to him by Schala, he couldn’t understand how someone who disliked his brother would go to so much trouble to avenge his death. It didn’t make sense, or at least to Gohan it didn’t make sense. Not realizing how much time had passed, Gohan almost flew passed everyone as they descended to the ground. If it weren’t for Krillin calling his name, he wouldn’t have even known. Slowly he descended near the other Z warriors. Then they all waited the last few minutes til Koolers arrival time. Suddenly out of the clouds a large ship appeared. It was much like Frieza’s ship but on a much larger scale. The ship looked old and battered though. Dropping down a less then a mile north of the group, they all quietly began to approach it, not wanting to be detected just yet. In a short time they were perched on a small hilltop over looking the landing site. The ship had already landed and a few foot soldiers had come out. "Wow, so that’s what Kooler’s ship looks like", Krillin said in awe. "Yeah that’s him alright, I can smell him from here", Schala replied with a look of sheer hatred on her face. Backing away Krillin nudged Gohan, "Hey Gohan, does she seem pissed or is it just me." "Its not just you Krillin, she’s definitely upset", Gohan whispered as he smiled and lightly slapped his friend on the shoulder. Then from out of the ship a figure began to descend the small stairs that led to the surface of the planet. Shrouded in a black cloak, the figure made it to the end of the stairs and finally touched down on the ground. His hand moved to pull the hood covering from his head. Then suddenly everyone gasped in unison as they looked at the face of the new arrival. "Kooler...", Schala growled. "Uh are you alright Schala", Yamcha inquired. "Yeah I’m fine, don’t mind me", she said looking at him. "So what’s our plan now", Gohan asked as he crept to get a closer look at Kooler’s ship. "This...", Schala screamed as she went Super Saiyan, the long golden spikes of hair and teal eyes and all, and charged at Kooler. "Great, another hot head in the group dammit", Krillin said as he followed suit. "There goes our sneak attack", Yamcha laughed as he and Tien took after Krillin. "Well the fools do know how to make an entrance", Vegeta yelled back as he took off after the other. "Let’s go Gohan, before they all do something stupid", Piccolo said as he flew down. "Wonderful, this is one great plan huh, Letuuz", Gohan uttered as he rolled his eyes, and flew down, with Letuuz, behind Piccolo. Stay Tuned for the next exciting episode of Dragon Ball Sj On the next episode of Dragon Ball Sj. Schala hastily engages the enemy known as Kooler. Everyone races after her but what is in store for the Z warriors? Will they win this battle or will the world be faced with total and utter destruction? Find out in the next pulse pounding episode of Dragon Ball Sj !!! Episode 10: "The Confrontation with Kooler."