Memory of the Sun

Chapter 17: Reinforcements To The Rescue

Wow... I'm sensing some really big powers out there... Evil powers... Goku thought, stepping out of the space ship as he looked around.

"Hang in there guys... Gohan, Krillin, Bulma..." He said to himself while floating up and trying to sense where they were. Over there... He realized, looking to the East as he located Frieza's power level. That's the biggest one... And there's number two! The second strongest... He went on, picking up on Captain Ginyu.

What about Gohan and Krillin? Goku thought nervously. Why can't I sense where they are? He gasped as he suddenly picked up on Krillin's power level. It was so small he almost missed it.

"That's why! They're barely alive! Their power... It's almost down to zero! I had no idea that I was cutting it so close... There's not another minute to spare..." He mumbled, clenching his fist as he prepared to head off in that direction. "Alright, this is it! It's finally time to see if all that one hundred times gravity training paid off..."

Goku powered up, red energy surrounding him as he blasted forward with incredible speed.

Jeice and Burter looked towards the red dot in the distance, their eyes growing wide as they felt a massive power approaching. Tiny rocks around them began to lift into the air as a strange wind started to blow...

"I don't like the way this feels..." Jeice said as his hair began to stand on end. "What the heck is it?" A huge beam of red rushed past them, blasting past Recoome as well as they all stared in disbelief, watching as it stopped directly in front of Gohan.

"Gohan..." Goku said quietly, staring down at his son who was unresponsive.

"Tch, Kakarot... Of course..." Vegeta grunted in annoyance. "So he finally decided to show up."

"Hehehehe... Goku..." Krillin laughed, smiling at his friend in relief.

"Hey, Krillin! I brought you a surprise! Hold on, I'll be right there..." He shouted, turning back to his son as he got on one knee beside him. "It's okay son... I'm here now... Gohan? Hey, son?" He said, picking up the small boy as he tried to get his attention. "Oh wow... You're in really bad shape... But we can fix that... You hear me son? You're going to be fine Gohan, don't you worry-"

"Hey!" Recoome shouted, becoming angry at whoever this guy was. "Recoome was in the middle of a match here! So how 'bout you-"

"Sir! I am talking to my son." Goku replied in irritation, frowning over his shoulder at the larger man.

"Oh, Recoome apologizes... Wait, what am I apologizing for?! Recoome's gonna kill you!"

"Here... Try to swallow this Gohan..." Goku said, ignoring the man behind him as he placed a bean in his son's mouth gently, watching as he slowly chewed it up.

"Dad? Dad!" Gohan shouted, jumping up and grabbing the front of his father's shirt as he smiled. "You made it! I'm so glad you're here!"

Burter and Jeice stood there in shock, watching as the dark haired kid stood up like nothing was wrong.

"Hey! I- I thought you said the kid's neck was broken!" Jeice commented, looking over to Burter who was standing there just as confused.

"Y-yeah, well it was!"

"Your mother would kill me if she saw how dirty you are..." Goku laughed, patting some of the dirt off Gohan's clothing as he looked over to where Recoome stood.

"Dad... Those guys are super powerful-"

"I know. We definitely have our work cut out for us." He replied, smiling down at his son while placing a hand on his shoulder. "But I'm here now... Just leave everything to me, okay?"