A gleaming silver ship descended through the clouds of Namek's green skies, its engines hissing softly as it touched down on the quiet plains. Two suns hovered on the horizon, casting a warm light over the blue grass and turquoise waters.
Inside the ship, Earth's warriors gathered near the exit ramp, their expressions a mix of awe and caution.
Goku (smiling): "So this is Namek, huh? Feels... peaceful."
Piccolo (arms crossed): "The air is different. Clean, but heavier with energy. I can sense it in the ground."
Raditz (peering out): "Two suns... that explains the heat. No wonder the scouters are acting up."
Gohan (looking around excitedly): "Whoa... this place is beautiful!"
Krillin (adjusting his gear): "Let's not get too comfortable. We don't know who else is here."
Master Roshi (chuckling): "Still, it's a vacation compared to Snake Way."
The warriors exited the ship. The Z Fighters—Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu, Krillin, Master Roshi—alongside Raditz, Gohan, Piccolo, and Goku—fanned out to explore.
King Kai's voice echoed through their minds.
King Kai (telepathically): "I'm keeping an eye on Frieza's forces. So far, none of the elites have arrived. Just grunts. But don't let your guard down."
Goku (replying mentally): "Got it, King Kai. We'll keep things quiet for now."
The warriors split into groups. Goku, Gohan, and Raditz went east. Piccolo and Tien moved toward the north. Yamcha, Krillin, and Roshi scouted to the south.
They encountered small villages scattered throughout the area—peaceful Namekians who greeted them with cautious hospitality.
One elder, wearing a long green robe and beads, approached Goku's group.
Namekian Elder: "You carry no malice. But I sense urgency in your hearts. You are not from this world."
Goku (bowing respectfully): "You're right. We're here to protect this planet from someone dangerous. Have you heard of Frieza?"
The elder's face darkened.
Elder: "That name... brings only sorrow. We've hidden our Dragon Balls, but if he comes, many will suffer."
Raditz (quietly): "If he comes, we fight. That's why we're here."
Meanwhile, Yamcha's group stumbled upon a squad of Frieza's men raiding a small village.
Krillin (whispering): "Looks like about ten of them. Weak power levels—maybe 2,000 tops."
Yamcha (grinning): "Easy. Let's make it quick."
In a flash, the three launched into action. Krillin took the lead, releasing a Destructo Disc that sliced through the lead soldier's blaster. Chiaotzu immobilized two more with telekinesis, while Roshi used a powered-up Kamehameha to finish off the rest.
The battle was over in seconds.
Yamcha: "These guys are a joke compared to what we've trained for."
King Kai (chuckling): "Told ya you'd see the difference. But stay sharp."
Up north, Piccolo and Tien found nothing but open plains and strange cliffs. But Piccolo felt something... off.
Piccolo: "We're being watched."
A squad of Frieza's scouts emerged from the cliffside, confident and sneering.
Frieza Soldier: "Well, what do we have here? Fresh off-world meat. You should've stayed home."
Tien (calmly): "I don't think you understand the situation."
Before the enemies could react, Piccolo launched a rapid barrage of Ki blasts, scattering the group. Tien finished with a Tri-Beam, blasting a crater into the cliffs.
Piccolo: "Let's regroup. Goku needs to know we're not alone."
As the twin suns began to dip below the horizon, all groups returned to the ship.
Gohan (smiling): "We helped a lot of Namekians today."
Raditz (sitting down): "Too easy. If these are Frieza's front lines, he really doesn't think much of us."
Goku: "That's what worries me. He's probably saving the real power for later."
Krillin: "So what now?"
Goku: "We stay alert. And we don't let our guard down."
King Kai (final message): "Frieza's is arriving soon, be ready"
Night fell over Namek in a soft teal hue, the twin suns replaced by glowing stars and a violet sky. The warriors camped beside their ship, a fire crackling gently as Gohan curled beside Raditz, and Master Roshi recounted tales from his youth.
Tien (to Goku): "I still can't believe how easily we took out Frieza's men."
Goku (nodding): "Yeah, but that's the thing. This is just the beginning."
Krillin: "So far, we've only seen foot soldiers. What if that was just to lull us in?"
Piccolo (eyes closed): "Then the real fight begins soon."
The peaceful night was suddenly interrupted.
A pulse of power—heavy, cold, and full of malice—rippled across the atmosphere like a seismic wave. Everyone stood up, alert.
Raditz (sharply): "Did you feel that?"
Gohan (trembling slightly): "It's… evil. Really evil."
Piccolo (growling): "That Ki… it's monstrous."
King Kai (telepathically): "They're here. Frieza has landed."
A massive White ship, shaped like a floating fortress, pierced through the clouds and hovered silently above the plains. Three smaller pods detached and crashed into the distant valleys with burning trails.
Inside the mothership, Frieza sat calmly on his hover pod, one leg crossed, tail swaying.
Frieza (smirking): "Ah, Namek at last. So quaint. Let the treasure hunt begin."
Beside him stood Dodoria and Zarbon, awaiting orders.
Zarbon: "Shall we begin the sweep, Lord Frieza?"
Frieza (smiling): "Yes… but do it gently at first. We wouldn't want our Dragon Balls damaged before I make my wish."
From a distant ridge, Goku and Piccolo stood silently, watching the large ship descend in the distance. Goku's eyes narrowed.
Goku (softly): "That power… it has to be Frieza?"
It's Weaker than I remembered thought Goku.
Raditz (furious): "He's here. I can't believe it. I thought I'd never see him again."
Krillin: "What do we do now?"
Chiaotzu: (gulping nervously) "What can we do?"
Goku (calmly): "We lay low. We don't rush in. Not yet. We'll gather the Dragon Balls as soon as we can."
Krillin (nodding): "Right"
Krillin holding the Dragon radar tightly
Piccolo: "We strike when the time is right. Until then, we learn everything we can."
Tien: "Agreed. If we blow our cover, we lose the advantage."
The Z Fighters moved back toward their ship, each now more aware of the threat ahead.
As they regrouped in the dim starlight, Goku placed a hand on Gohan's shoulder.
Goku (reassuringly): "It's okay to be afraid. Just remember—we trained for this. We're not alone."
Gohan nodded, eyes determined.
Master Roshi: "This fight… it'll decide the fate of the Universe."
Raditz (clenching his fists): "Let's show them Saiyans don't bow to tyrants. Not anymore!"
Far in the Distance
Frieza's ship glowed in the darkness, surrounded by a storm of quiet dread.
Frieza (smiling darkly): "Soon, the Dragon Balls… and immortality will be mine."