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[NARRATOR] Previously on Dragon Ball Z!

The battle against the Saiyans

was not going well for the Earth's heroes...

Yamcha was defeated by the maniacal Saibamen.

And Chiaotzu made the ultimate sacrifice

in a desperate attempt to stop the evil Nappa.

[NARRATOR] Refusing to go down quietly,

Tien summoned his last remaining strength

to fire a mighty blast at the Saiyan!

But when the smoke cleared,

it seemed that even Tien's finest efforts were not enough.

No... I failed...

[NARRATOR] Tien fell,

as the battle claimed yet another casualty.

And with Goku still nowhere to be found,

the remaining fighters' hopes for survival were fading fast.

Nevertheless, Krillin and Piccolo were determined

to stand their ground to the bitter end!

I'll crush you!

[NARRATOR] But then,

as Nappa closed in for the finishing blow...

Nappa!

[NARRATOR] The Saiyan, Vegeta, called a surprise halt to

the fighting to await Goku's return!

Ha! You think Kakarot can beat us?

The battle resumes in three hours,

whether Kakarot is here or not.

[NAPPA growling]

I can't stand this, Vegeta! Why are we waiting?

Because, I think we need to teach Kakarot a little lesson.

[VEGETA] Kakarot was given the chance to join us.

But he chose to betray us...

He's forgotten what it means to be a Saiyan.

And therefore.. He must be punished.

We're going to wait for him to show his cowardly face...

Then we'll make him watch while we kill his son

and all of his friends.

[laughing]

And after he's come to understand

the price of his betrayal..

[laughing]

You and I can take our time tearing him apart...

I like the way you think, Vegeta! That's a great plan!

Of course, it all depends on whether or not

he actually decides to show up.

So if the guy doesn't show in a couple hours,

I still get to kill these three, right?!

No, Nappa! Not all three.

We still need to ask the Namek

about the Dragon Balls. Got it?

Don't you worry about a thing, Vegeta.

He'll be spillin' his guts before I'm through with him.

[KRILLIN sighing]

What's the matter, Krillin?

It's just... Goku should've been here by now!

What's the deal? Was he brought back to life or not?

[GOHAN] Piccolo?

Hey! Why are we even sticking around here, anyway?

We can't beat these guys!

We should just run, while we have the chance!

You can run... But what's the point?

If we don't stop them here,

you'll have to face them eventually...

You might as well stay and get it over with.

But... this is crazy! We need Goku! Where is he?

He's the only one that even has a chance

of stopping these guys! Why isn't he here?!

Almost there!

Goku...

Please hold on, guys! I'm coming!

So what do you suggest we do, Piccolo?

What happens if Goku doesn't make it?

Who knows?

[GOHAN, KRILLIN] Huh?

We all know that Goku is on his way here.

Maybe he'll make it in the next two hours, and maybe he won't.

But whether or not he gets here,

we're going to have to see our way through

this thing together.

We can't just give up because things aren't the way

we want them to be.

[PICCOLO] We need to be strong... It's up to us now.

I'm really sorry about earlier, you guys.

I guess I just froze when I saw him coming at me...

If it wasn't for me, Tien would still be alive...

[PICCOLO] It hurts, doesn't it?

Huh?

Facing your fears would have been much less painful.

Hey, go easy on him, Piccolo.

Y'know, given his age and everything,

I think it's a miracle that he's even out here at all!

I mean, if it were me,

I probably would've been long gone by now!

Thanks, Krillin...

Gohan, you know how to fight. Remember your training!

But I'm not ready!

We still have two hours...

Maybe you can train me some more while we're waiting!

The training is complete!

I taught you everything I know. Just go home!

But, Piccolo!

[KRILLIN stammering]

[KRILLIN] Wait, Piccolo...

[thinking] Gohan, it's true...

I taught you everything. You're ready!

[KRILLIN] Gohan, come back!

Wait a second. We need you!

He doesn't really want you to go... C'mon, tell him, Piccolo!

[GOHAN whimpering]

[KRILLIN] Gohan!

Huh?!

Ah!

[GOHAN screams]

[NAPPA] Hey, you little brat!

You better run home...

We wouldn't want you getting hurt!

[laughing]

[GOHAN] You shut up, you big bully!

I'm not running away! You can't scare me anymore!

I was just going to go over there to use the bathroom,

if that's okay with you...

[GOHAN] You could use a shower yourself...

What's that? Speak up, kid!

Well?

Okay! I said... You smell!

[gasps]

[NAPPA growling]

[NAPPA] Why you little runt! How dare you?!

You're brave now, but we'll see what happens in two hours!

[NAPPA growling]

[CAMERAMAN] All right, I've got 'em! You're on!

[NEWSCASTER] As you can see, each side appears

to be waiting for something.

The three remaining members of the Earth's Special Forces

have already defeated six deadly green men!

But they seem to have reached a stalemate

with the large muscular alien!

Let's move in closer!

Thus far, it appears the smaller alien

has not joined in any of the fighting!

We are currently attempting to approach the battlefield

to get a better view of the aliens

now that the action has subsided.

Perhaps we will also gain some insight

as to why the cease-fire has been called.

But for the moment, the reasons for this lull in the fighting

are anybody's guess.

Why do you think they're waiting?

I'm not too sure... It doesn't make sense.

But whatever the reason, with any luck,

perhaps they'll wait long enough

for Goku to make it back.

Let's just hope Goku's strong enough to beat them...

He will be! Goku's never lost a fight.

Not when everything's on the line!

[OOLONG] But these guys are aliens!

What if he's not strong enough?

I mean, what's gonna happen to us?

Come on, tell me the truth! I can take it!

Well, what do you think?

Those Saiyans aren't here on vacation, you know.

They want to take over our planet and sell it!

It'll be the end of the world as we know it!

[OOLONG groaning]

No! Please! I don't want it to end!

Oh, I can't take it.

Why did you have to go and tell me that, Bulma?

You know that I'm highly allergic to danger!

You mean that you're a coward!

Uh, i-it's a medical condition!

Right, your selfishness produces a chemical

in your brain that causes extreme fear!

Where am I?

ChiChi, you're here! You'll be okay.

[CHICHI gasps]

Oh, Dad... Is Gohan alright?

He's just fine!

Yeah, the fighting's stopped!

[CHICHI] It's all over?

[ROSHI] No, they're taking a break!

What? But why?

We don't know, hon.

Where in the world is Goku?

Now, now, please, ChiChi! You need to try and stay calm!

You know Goku, dear... Wherever he is,

he's trying his absolute best to get there!

Hmph! Look at those nosy human beings!

Hey, do you mind if I go have a little fun, Vegeta?

'Cause I'm bored!

Why not? But save some energy.

With Kakarot here, things could get intense!

You think so?

Well, maybe. He is one of us, after all.

Hmm. Sounds good. I can't wait!

Alright! I won't even break a sweat! I promise!

[NEWSCASTER] It looks like the large alien is airborne!

This one has done all of the fighting so far,

and has attacked several press vehicles as well!

He is considered to be highly dangerous!

[NEWSCASTER] Uh... He appears to be heading toward us!

He's about to fly right over our heads!

[CAMERAMAN screams]

[screaming]

[ALL] He's coming!

[NAPPA laughing]

Floor it! Let's get out of here!

Right!

[NAPPA chuckling]

[NAPPA laughing]

Here he comes!

[screaming]

[crowd murmuring]

[screaming]

Okay! Show's over!

Raahh!

[whimpering]

[OOLONG] Oh, wow... He blasted 'em!

Oh, my Gohan...

ChiChi!

[OX KING] Somebody! Bring me a cold washcloth!

Darn it! I knew it was gonna be easy...

But that was too easy! That was no fun at all...

Hmm...?

[NAVAL CAPTAIN] Attention all hands! Maintain ready alert!

Alien intruder has been spotted on the shore-line!

Hey... How 'bout that?

I didn't know these Earthlings had a military!

Yeah... Now this is more like it!

[NAPPA cackling]

[PILOT] Squadron leader to Bravo Team, maintain tight formation!

[PILOT] The bullets have no effect! Evasive action!

[PILOTS screaming]

Ragh! Hyaah!

I thought these guys would be tougher than this!

They're just a bunch of pansies in their little toys!

Say goodbye!

[NAPPA laughing]

Oops! I broke a sweat on that last attack!

Hope Vegeta doesn't notice!

[NAPPA laughing]

He's still not there! He should be there by now!

[BUBBLES chatters]

I don't believe you, Bubbles.

How can you be so happy at a time like this?

You could at least act a little worried!

Come on, Goku!

Hey! There it is! I made it!

It's the Check-In Station!

Hnngh!

What is it, Kami?

Goku! He's close now! Let's hope it's not too late!

[NAPPA] I think we found ourselves

a real choice planet here.

Oh yeah. Once we get rid of all these pesky humans,

Vegeta's gonna be able to get us a bundle for this baby!

Maybe even two bundles!

[children laughing]

[crowd murmuring]

[NAPPA] Just look at those poor slobs!

They don't have a clue they're about to die...

There's just one hour left...

If Kakarot was going to bother showing up,

he should have been here by now!

[thinking] I don't understand what's taking Goku so long...

I can't even sense his approach yet!

[KAMI gasping]

There! He's at the Check-In Station!

Oh, Kami! You have to hurry!

I hope Kami's waiting for me!

Good! He made it! He's finally off Snake Way!

Hm... I've still got ten minutes left.

I say one more for the road!

Raagh!

[crowd screaming]

[crowd screaming]

[NAPPA laughing]

[crowd screaming]

[NAPPA] That oughta' do for now.

Just a little taste of things to come.

Taking over this planet's gonna be a cinch.

Well, I guess I better get back to Vegeta.

He'll kill me if I'm late.

I didn't like the feel of that!

Whatever it was, I'm sure it can't be good!

[GOHAN whimpering]

[PICCOLO growling]

Time is up!

Oh, great!

So, it seems Kakarot decided to let you die on your own.

[NAPPA] Hey, Vegeta.

Where's Kakarot?

You were right, Nappa. He's not coming.

Yes he is! My Dad's not afraid! He'll be here!

[KRILLIN] That's right! He'd never abandon his friends!

[thinking] Hurry, Goku...

Oh, yeah. Much better!

I should be able to make quick work

of these pathetic weaklings!

[thinking] Oh, man. This is it! Goku, why aren't you here?

I don't wanna go out like this!

[NAPPA] Now, you wanna die one at a time?

Or all three at once?

[NAPPA] Pick...

All right, pay attention you two.

We only have one chance to beat him.

Huh?!

But it's going to take all of us for it to work!

Krillin!

I want you to charge him. Don't get too close...

I just need you to get his full attention for a few seconds!

Meanwhile, I'm going to sneak up behind him

and grab his tail! That's a Saiyan's weak point!

[KRILLIN] Right!

We just have to hope that they share that weakness.

Gohan! While I'm holding his tail

I want you to attack him! Full force!

But... I don't know, Piccolo.

I mean, what happens if I miss?

You won't miss... Don't worry.

You have all you need to get the job done,

I promise you that!

[GOHAN whimpering]

[thinking] All right! I gotta hand it to Piccolo...

Even now, he's still trying to win this thing for us...

At least we have a little hope left.

Gohan, shake it off!

What you did before was only natural,

but you're ready now. We can see that.

[PICCOLO] I have full confidence in you.

[KRILLIN] Me, too, Gohan!

[NAPPA chuckling]

[GOHAN growling]

Huh?

[GOKU] Kami?

Goku!

[GOKU] Are we ready?

Yes! Grab my arm!

'Kay! Let's go!

He-He did it! Wow... I thought I'd never see him again!

I guess the Earth does have a chance!

Wish I could stay and chat, guys...

But I gotta go save the world!

[MR. POPO] Good luck, Goku!

Remember... Every second counts!

All right! Goku is such a wild man! Check him out!

[GOKU] Korin!

What?!

[GOKU] I need some Senzu Beans!

[KORIN] Right! These are my last two, Goku! Catch!

[GOKU] Got 'em!

Thanks, Korin!

Bye!

[KORIN] Give 'em hell, Goku!

Yeah! Much better!

Nimbus!

[GOKU] There you are!

They're here, alright! I can feel it! That way!

Come on, Nimbus! Let's go!

[NARRATOR] Goku's back!

But is he already too late to save his friends?

Find out in the next exciting episode of Dragon Ball Z!