Bulma and Mr. Popo went back to the hospital to tell the others what they had found.

"The spaceship is perfect," Bulma explained. "With it we can get to Namek in just one month! We just need to redo the interior a bit. We can take off in five days!"

"Going to Namek in Kami's ship! That's awesome!" Krillin exclaimed.

"That glimmer of hope is finally becoming a reality," Korin smiled.

"So, Mr. Popo, we'll leave going to Namek up to you," Bulma said to him.

"Hm? Mr. Popo isn't going," he shook his head.

"What?! But you're the only one who understands Namekian! Also you look tough, the only way is for you to go!" Bulma protested.

"Mr. Popo can't go," he replied. "There would be no one at Kami's castle for two months. It would be no good. Don't worry, Mr. Popo will teach Namekian."

"Then you have to go, Bulma," Krillin said. "You're the only one knowledgeable about electronics if something goes wrong."

Bulma scowled at the thought. "Alright. It doesn't sound too dangerous...I'll have to add a shower room, a comfortable bed, and a stereo..." she began listing things. "But I don't want to go alone! Someone come with me!"

"Two months round trip!" Roshi grinned eagerly. "Alright I'll go!"

"That'll just add more danger," Bulma rejected the offer. "Goku is in no shape to go. Krillin, you'll come with me won't you?"

"What? Me?" Krillin asked. "Well I wanted to train, in case that saiyan comes back with Mae...but alright I'll go."

"Lucky you," Goku said. "I want to go to. I wanna see what Namek's Shenron looks like."

"Well you take it easy, and figure out how to deal with that saiyan," Krillin said.

"Yeah," Goku nodded. "We're counting on you two."

"Take me with you too," Gohan spoke up.

Everyone looked at the boy in surprise.

"Gohan, what sort of joke are you making?" Chi-Chi asked, slightly concerned.

"It's not a joke," Gohan said. "I seriously want to go."

"Don't be ridiculous," Chi-Chi said. "Two months, on top of all this?"

"Im sorry," Gohan said. "I want to go. No matter what I want to bring Piccolo back with my own hands. And if there's a chance we can find Mae while we are out there...I have to take it."

"I see," Goku smiled. "Good for you, Gohan."

"What kind of nonsense are you two talking about?!" Chi-Chi snapped. "There's no need for you to do that, Gohan! What if something were to happen! Two months after an entire year of worrying and now your sister is gone too! What about cram school? Your lessons? You're way behind the other kids already! I won't allow it! I absolutely forbid it! Who cares about Piccolo! And when your father is better he will go out and find Mae! You're a little kid so act like one!"

Goku frowned at his wife's scolding but before he could say anything Gohan yelled.

"BE QUIET!"

Everyone in the room went silent at his command, even his own mother. Chi-Chi looked at her boy, completely shocked.

"Now isn't the time to say such things mom," Gohan said. "Everyone...we all fought for the earth. We have to bring back those who died and fight the saiyan again. We have to save Mae." He felt a hole in his chest where his twin was missing. "I can fight too. I have to do something."

Chi-Chi slumped forward, knowing she lost that argument, she would have to let Gohan go into space.

Goku smiled at his son. 'Gohan, I'm proud of you. You've gotten so strong. And I'm sure right now, Mae is giving Vegeta a hard time.'

"It'll be fine," Bulma assured. "We'll re-input the Namekian language and meet at Kame house in ten days."

Bulma left the hospital shortly afterwards and went back to capsule corp to begin work on the spaceship alongside her father.

Finally the day came. Bulma brought the ship to Kame house. She wore a spacesuit while Krillin wore ordinary clothing. This fact didn't go unnoticed by the female scientist.

Krillin looked up at the ship in amazement, "can we really go into space with this thing?"

Bulma muttered under her breath about Krillin's outfit and how he was underestimating space. She had even gone so far as to cut her hair for the trip.

"Where's Gohan?" She finally asked.

"He said he was going to see Goku then come over," Krillin explained.

As he was wondering what else to bring they could see a hover car coming their way.

"Looks like they are here," Roshi said.

"Sorry we are a little late," Ox-King waved from the car.

"Now then Gohan, be careful," Chi-Chi said as she helped her son out of the car.

She had dressed Gohan in a nice suit and shorts with a bow tie. She cut his hair into a bowl cut. The boy looked down, embarrassed at his outfit. Both Bulma and Krillin fell over in surprise.

"Are you really Gohan?!" Krillin laughed. "What happened to your head?!"

"Dad laughed at me too..." Gohan frowned.

"You're going into space," Chi-Chi said, putting a hand on Gohan's head. "You'll have to be on your best behavior."

"We better get going," Bulma said.

"We're counting on you to find the dragon balls," Roshi said to Krillin.

"Right," Krillin nodded.

"Grandpa, mom, Master Roshi, I'm off, take care," Gohan waved to them.

"Write me every day," Chi-Chi said. "And if you find your sister tell her I miss her!"

They got into the ship and the the pad lifted them inside. Gohan gasped as he looked around. They both set their bags down and sat down, ready for Bulma to pilot the ship. As soon as it took off they were far from earth within a few seconds, heading straight to Namek.

Once they were able to, Gohan went and changed into his training clothing, they were similar to the ones that Piccolo had worn.

"Wow, you really respect Piccolo huh?" Krillin asked.

"Yeah," Gohan nodded.

Bulma had also taken the time to change out of her space suit.

As they flew through space, Bulma spent her time relaxing while Krillin and Gohan used image training to train with one another, wanting to make sure they would be ready for anything when they arrived at Namek.

~~~
Mae woke up surrounded by a strange liquid. She had a mask over her face that ensured she could breath, but she was completely naked. As she opened her eyes the liquid began to drain. She pulled the mask from her face and took a breath of air. As the pod opened she saw a strange green alien looking at her.

"You're awake now, child," the alien said. It was wearing similar clothing as Vegeta had been. It had an elongated head and dark green spots on its head. It pressed buttons on machine. "Vegeta should be waking soon as well."

"Vegeta..." Mae said, slightly dazed.

"You've been asleep for several days," the alien said. "But your injuries are all healed. It seems you had a tail before, like Vegeta, that couldn't be restored however."

It suddenly all came back to Mae, what had happened on earth with the saiyans. The brutal fight with Nappa and Vegeta. Watching her father be crushed by Vegeta. Struggling with her brother and friends to try and stop the saiyan, only to have him leave the planet alive, taking her as well.

Mae snapped, and unleashed an energy blast from her body, destroying the pod and sending the alien flying into a wall. She ran, only to find the doors sealed. Another door opened on the far wall and more aliens came in to try and stop Mae, but she refused to let them.

~~~
Vegeta woke up in a similar situation as the younger half saiyan. A voice told him that he was healed and that he could open his eyes. He stood and stepped from the pod, staring at the alien in front of him. This one was more reptilian.

"Unfortunately, your tail could not be regenerated," he said.

"No matter," Vegeta said. "It'll grow back again." He went to a table where clothing and armor was waiting for him. He began to dress.

"You must've had a hard time even with your great strength," the alien said. "To think this super quality armor was destroyed."

"Is Lord Frieza in?" Vegeta asked.

"No he's gone out," the alien answered.

"Tired of this planet already," Vegeta scoffed.

"Lord Cui said for you to come to the training room after your treatment, he had to talk to you," the alien said. "He also saw the child..."

"Tell him I have nothing to say to him," Vegeta said as he started to walk out.

"You forgot your scouter!" The alien said.

"I don't need it," Vegeta said. "It's yours."

He began to walk down the hall to where he knew Mae was. He noticed some people running in that direction but he didn't pick up the pace. When he finally got to her room he entered and saw people on the ground unconscious. Electric wires hanging from the ceiling. Mechanical debris was scattered about the room.

In the center of the room Mae stood there naked and feral, lashing at anyone who came her way. Vegeta snorted at the sight.

"Enough," he said, getting their attention. "All of you out. I'll deal with the brat."

Mae turned to face him as the others ran out. "You!" She roared and ran to attack Vegeta.

He blocked her attack and punched her hard in the stomach, making her fall to the ground, doubling over in pain. He walked over and grabbed some clothing and armor similar to his and brought it back, dropping it in front of Mae.

"Put these on, we have things to do."

Mae spat the blood from her mouth as she reach for the clothing. She glared at Vegeta as she got dressed. Tears were forming in her eyes. "I hate you! My daddy is going to come and kill you!"

"Your dad is most likely dead," Vegeta said as he punched her again. "Now hurry up, stop wasting my time."

Mae fell silent as she put on the rest of the clothes and the armor. Vegeta turned on his heel and left the shattered room, with Mae following him. He looked down in thought, deciding what his next move would be.

'Seems the girl has gotten stronger as well...I can still use her to my advantage. I should head to earth first thing in the morning. I'll spend the day training her, seeing what she can really do. Then I'll destroy them for sure. Especially that Kakarot...if he is still alive...No I should go to Namek first..."

"Yo Vegeta," a strange purple alien stood in his path. "I heard what you went through," he chuckled. "I heard Raditz and Nappa died too. Who could've tormented the supposedly invincible saiyans?" He peeked around Vegeta to look at Mae. "Heard about this one too. She yours? She kinda looks like you."

Mae stepped closer to Vegeta, glaring at the alien.

"Get out of my face, Cui," Vegeta scowled. "I don't have time to listen to you blather." He moved to walk past him.

Cui grabbed Vegeta's shoulder. "Listen, Lord Frieza is angry you guys did all that without his permission."

"He can't complain if he's not here," Vegeta scoffed. "Now get your dirty hand off me."

Cui didn't remove his hand. "Lord Frieza is a generous person. I hear he's going to forgive you since you discovered something wonderful. He said he'd even let your kid live."

"What?" Vegeta turned his head. 

"He was very pleased to learn he might obtain eternal youth and life," Cui grinned.

"What?!" Vegeta snapped. "Then Lord Freiza has gone to..."

"Planet Namek," Cui nodded.

Vegeta ground his teeth in anger. 'He must've listened to our conversation through the scouters. I should've known better. I have to beat him there! Or I'll have to do his bidding forever!"

"I hear that you wanted those dragon balls for eternal life as well but you gave it up," Cui mocked. "Lord Frieza is planning on wiping out the Namekians once he gets his wish."

"That rotten!" Vegeta snapped. He grabbed Mae and began running.

"Hey!" Mae shouted.

"Quiet!" Vegeta yelled at her.

"Hey! Vegeta!" Cui ran after them.

Vegeta jumped into a pod, bringing Mae with him and the two of them set off for Namek as well.

"VEGETA!" Cui yelled after the ship, but it was already gone.