Super Saiyan 3

The once-vibrant city lay in ruins, smoke rising from the remnants of what had been a bustling community. Majin Buu and Majin Cooler hovered above, their laughter echoing ominously as they surveyed the devastation below. With a flick of their wrists, they unleashed a powerful blast, causing buildings to crumble and explode into a fiery chaos.

"Look at all the pretty lights!" Buu cackled, relishing the destruction, his playful demeanor contrasting with the horror he unleashed.

Babidi's voice rang out over the rubble, his tone cold and commanding. "People of Earth! You have five days to deliver Trunks, Goten, and Piccolo to me, or I will make this planet my playground of destruction!" His eyes glinted with malice as he surveyed the chaos, knowing the fear he instilled would fuel his dark ambitions.

In the shadows, Marvin, a nervous staff member from the World Martial Arts Tournament, stepped forward, quivering under Babidi's dark aura. "Um, I… I have information on their whereabouts," he stammered, hoping to appease the dark wizard.

Babidi's interest was piqued momentarily, but as Marvin rattled off the names, Babidi's expression twisted in disgust. "Useless!" he spat, raising his hand and instantly detonating Marvin's head in a flash of dark energy. The gruesome display sent shockwaves of fear through the remaining onlookers, who scrambled to escape the scene.

Meanwhile, back at Kami's Lookout, Piccolo's anger simmered just below the surface. The news of Babidi's ultimatum struck a nerve. "Five days…" he growled, fists clenched. "We can't let him get away with this."

"Piccolo," Goku said, his voice steady but urgent, "we need to think strategically. If we give you up, it won't stop him from destroying the Earth."

"I won't let them destroy our home!" Piccolo shot back, his determination unwavering. "I'll turn myself in if it means saving everyone. But first, we need to teach Goten and Trunks the Fusion Dance. We can't lose hope yet."

As Goku nodded, ready to support his friend, Trunks stirred awake nearby. Confused and disoriented, he stumbled out of the sleeping quarters, only to be startled by Mr. Popo, who had been tending to the Lookout's gardens.

"Trunks! You're awake!" Mr. Popo exclaimed, his voice a mix of relief and urgency.

"Whoa! Don't scare me like that!" Trunks replied, clutching his chest as he regained his composure.

Just then, Goku entered the scene, a reassuring smile on his face. "Hey, Trunks! You're safe now. We're all together again."

"Where's Goten?" Trunks asked, worry creeping into his voice.

"I'm looking for him now," Goku replied, scanning the area. "We need to teach you two something important."

Before Trunks could respond, a sudden realization washed over him. "Did you find out what happened? Is Gohan okay?"

Goku's expression turned grave. "I'll explain everything, but we need to focus. Babidi and Buu are threatening the world. We have to train."

With that, Goku began moving, and Trunks quickly followed him, his concern for Goten and Gohan mixing with the urgency of the moment. They needed to prepare for the impending threat, and every second counted.

As they ventured through the Lookout, Goku felt the heaviness of the situation settle over them like a thick fog. "I hope Goten is all right," he muttered, his voice low as they moved past familiar spots that now felt charged with uncertainty.

Meanwhile, Goten remained hidden somewhere in the Lookout, grappling with the disorienting events of the recent battle. The urgency of the situation pressed heavily on his heart, and he knew is was his fault he knew about the future but didn't change anything important.

"Goten!" Goku called out, his voice echoing through the halls. "Where are you?"

A rustle came from behind a pillar, and Goten emerged, his face pale and sad look. "Dad! I.. I'm sorry for not stopping Mr. Vegeta from sacrificing himself"

Goku crouched down to Goten's level, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "It's okay son don't worry it's not your fault, but first, we need you to trust us. We're going to teach you and Trunks something that might save the world."

With that, Goten nodded, determination replacing his uncertainty. As they regrouped, Piccolo's fierce resolve ignited a new fire within them.

On Kami's Lookout, Goku, Piccolo, Goten, and Trunks were deep in their training session. Goku stood at the center, his expression serious as he stressed the urgency of their task. "You two need to learn the Fusion Dance quickly," he instructed, pacing back and forth. "Once you fuse, you'll only have thirty minutes to fight before you separate again, and after that, you'll have to wait an hour to fuse again."

"Got it!" Goten and Trunks replied in unison, their eyes sparkling with determination.

"Okay, let's start with the basics," Goku continued. "First, I need you both to power up to your maximum. Go Super Saiyan!"

With a quick flash of light, Goten and Trunks transformed, their hair shimmering golden and their auras flaring. Goku watched intently, sensing the energy radiating from them.

"Whoa! Goten, your power is impressive!" Goku noted, eyebrows raised in surprise. "You're even stronger than me and Trunks right now in Super Saiyan, and that's saying something!"

Trunks, trying to hide his disappointment, asked, "What does that mean for us?"

"It means," Goku explained, "that for the Fusion technique to work, you need to match each other's power levels. Goten, you'll need to lower your energy to match Trunks's."

"Okay," Goten replied, focusing on his energy. Slowly, he dialed it down until their power levels were even. "How's this?"

"Perfect!" Goku smiled, pleased with their progress. "Now, remember how that felt. We're going to practice this a lot!"

Just as the boys were about to return to their normal forms, Bulma burst into the training room, her expression fraught with worry. "Goku! You better not be doing anything to hurt Trunks!" she exclaimed, scanning the scene.

Krillin, who had been nearby, stepped in to calm her down. "Don't worry, Bulma! They're just training. Let's give them some space," he said, gently guiding her out of the room despite her protests.

Once Bulma was gone, Trunks and Goten exchanged eager glances, excitement bubbling in their voices as they prepared to continue training.

"Let's power up to our maximum without going Super Saiyan!" Trunks suggested.

But just as they were about to begin, Babidi's voice resonated across the globe, interrupting their session. "Attention, people of Earth! Since Trunks refuses to come to me, I will go to Capsule Corp. If he is not there, Majin Buu and I will destroy Capsule Corp. and West City to punish his friends and family!"

The gravity of the situation hit hard. Bulma rushed back into the room, her face pale. "Dr. Brief and Bikini are still in West City!" she gasped.

Goku quickly assessed the situation. "If West City is destroyed, we can wish back the Brief family with the first Dragon Ball wish and bring everyone else back with the second," he said, trying to remain optimistic.

Piccolo shook his head, interrupting, "But we already used the first wish to restore the spectators who died at the World Martial Arts Tournament."

"Yeah, but what if we ask Shenron real nice for two new wishes?" Goku suggested, a hint of mischief in his voice.

Bulma frowned, "And if West City is destroyed, the Dragon Radar will be lost too."

Realizing the urgency, Trunks sprang into action. "I'll go get the Dragon Radar!" he declared, determination etched on his face.

"Good idea!" Goku encouraged. "And I'll intercept Majin Buu, Majin Cooler, and Babidi with Goten. You can count on us!"

"Just remember, Trunks, you're my son. I'm sure you'll find it," Bulma said, worry still lingering in her eyes.

With a determined nod, Trunks transformed into Super Saiyan 2 and shot off into the sky, leaving a trail of energy in his wake. Goku then turned to Goten, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Hold on tight; we're going to teleport right in front of them."

Goku activated his Instant Transmission, and in an instant, they appeared in front of Majin Buu, Majin Cooler, and Babidi, who were still wreaking havoc in a nearby city. Energy blasts flew from Buu's hands, obliterating buildings and sending people fleeing in terror.

"Goku!" Babidi exclaimed, surprise evident on his face. "I didn't expect to see you alive after your fight with Vegeta!"

Goku smiled casually. "I can't say I expected to thank you for bringing Majin Buu back, but you really underestimated his power."

Babidi's gaze hardened. "Are you here to compliment him, join my forces, or tell me where Trunks and Piccolo are?"

Goku shook his head, his expression firm. "Neither. Goten and Trunks will destroy you once they finish their training."

This declaration sent the duo fits of laughter, Buu giggling along with them.

"Ha! You think these kids can defeat us?" Babidi taunted, pointing a finger at Goten and Goku.

"They'll have to get through me first," Goku stated firmly, ready for a fight.

Babidi's demeanor shifted. "Majin Buu, kill Goku! Majin Cooler, take care of Goten!" he commanded, pointing dramatically.

Majin Buu started to giggle again, seemingly unbothered by Babidi's orders, which only served to infuriate the dark wizard. "Stop laughing! Face Goku!" he shouted, his anger rising.

As Goku faced off against Majin Buu, he couldn't help but wonder aloud, "Why is such a powerful being like Majin Buu following Babidi's orders?"

Babidi quickly interjected, a smirk on his face. "Don't listen to him, Buu! I'm the one who resurrected you, so you belong to me!"

Majin Buu turned his head sharply toward Babidi, a low growl escaping his lips, clearly agitated by the wizard's words. "Goku kill Babidi when sealed away," he muttered, a menacing glare fixed on Goku. "But I attack Goku anyway! I don't like you!"

Moving a few feet away from Majin Buu, Babidi began broadcasting his threats to the entire world. "Listen well, people of Earth! If anyone dares to defy me, they will face destruction! You have five days before I unleash Majin Buu's wrath!"

As Babidi's voice echoed across the globe, Goku and Goten powered up to Super Saiyan 2, their energy surging dramatically.

Meanwhile, on Kami's Lookout, Piccolo felt the increase in Goku and Goten's power. "Goku is powering up! He and Goten must be preparing for something big!" he exclaimed. Trunks, flying toward West City, also sensed the immense power and felt compelled to help.

Babidi dismissed Goku's show of power as a waste of energy, reminiscing about Vegeta's earlier defeat. "You think that your ascended form is a challenge? It's nothing more than a trick!"

Goku responded confidently, "If that's how you feel, I might as well take it to the next level!"

"What do you mean by 'next level'?" Babidi asked, confusion creeping into his voice.

As Goten clashed with Majin Cooler, the two fought evenly, As the battle intensified, Goten faced Majin Cooler, his heart racing with both excitement and fear.

"Here I come!" Goten shouted, launching a flurry of punches toward Cooler. The attacks were fast and furious, each one aimed with precision. Cooler, however, quickly adapted to Goten's speed, sidestepping the punches with ease and countering with a powerful kick that sent Goten staggering back.

"Is that all you've got, little Saiyan?" Cooler taunted, a sinister grin spreading across his face. He raised his hand and fired a concentrated energy blast at Goten, who barely managed to dodge it, the blast exploding behind him and sending debris flying.

Goten, feeling the pressure, clenched his fists, his determination hardening. "I can't let him beat me! I need to win!" He quickly regained his footing and powered up again, his energy surging as he prepared for another attack.

With renewed vigor, Goten launched himself at Cooler, this time focusing on his speed. He dashed forward, creating afterimages of himself, each one aiming a punch at the towering figure of Cooler, executing a combination of punches that landed on Cooler's midsection.

Cooler staggered slightly but quickly regained his composure. "Impressive, but you'll need more than tricks to defeat me!" he roared, retaliating with a sweeping punch that sent Goten crashing into a nearby building. The structure crumbled around him, but Goten quickly rolled to his feet, shaking off the dust and debris.

"I won't give up!" Goten declared, determination burning in his eyes. He focused his energy, feeling the power of his Saiyan heritage flow through him. He leaped into the air, gathering energy for his signature move. "Kamehameha!" Goten yelled, unleashing a massive wave of blue energy toward Cooler.

Majin Cooler smirked, raising his hands to deflect the incoming attack. "You think that little blast will hurt me? I'll show you real power!" he taunted, creating a Super Nova to battle Goten's Kamehameha.

The two energy waves clashed violently, resulting in an explosion that sent shockwaves through the area. Goten struggled to maintain his focus, the sheer force of Cooler's power threatening to overwhelm him. He gritted his teeth, pushing harder against the Super Nova, but it was clear that Cooler was stronger.

Goten took a step back, reassessing his strategy. He noticed that Cooler's focus was on the energy blast and not on him. Seizing the opportunity, Goten let go of the Kamehameha and dashed around the Super Nova to Cooler's side, surprising him. "Now!" Goten shouted, delivering a powerful kick to the side of Cooler's head.

Stunned, Cooler stumbled sideways, giving Goten just the opening he needed. "This is it!" Goten exclaimed, gathering energy for another Kamehameha, his hands glowing with blue energy. He aimed it directly at Cooler, who was just regaining his balance.

"Not this time!" Goten yelled, releasing the blast with all his might. The Kamehameha shot toward Cooler, who quickly turned to face it, eyes wide with disbelief. "No! You can't be serious!" he shouted, attempting to erect a barrier.

The blast struck Cooler's barrier with tremendous force, causing it to shimmer and crack under the pressure. Goten poured every ounce of his energy into the attack, determined to break through. With a final surge, the Kamehameha overwhelmed Cooler's defenses, slamming into him with explosive impact.

The explosion sent shockwaves through the area, debris scattering in all directions. When the smoke cleared, Goten stood panting, his energy spent but his spirit unbroken. He gazed at the aftermath, waiting to see if his attack had succeeded.

Emerging from the dust, Majin Cooler looked battered but not defeated. "You've got some fight in you, kid," he sneered, brushing off the dust from his armor. "But it's going to take more than that to take me down!"

Goten's heart sank, realizing that while he had landed a solid blow, Cooler was still standing. He clenched his fists, determined to keep fighting. "I won't back down! I'll defeat you!"

With the battle far from over, the stakes rose higher as Goten prepared for the next round against Majin Cooler, fully aware that he needed to tap into his full potential and work together with his father, Goku, if they were to overcome the monstrous threats before them.

Meanwhile, Trunks had stopped mid-air, feeling the intensity of Goten's battle. He wondered if he should help, sensing the enormous power emanating from the fight.

But as Goku shouted for him to stop goofing off and get the Dragon Radar, Trunks focused back on his mission.

"Who are you talking to?" Babidi snapped, noticing Goku's distraction.

"It's not your problem," Goku retorted, dismissing Babidi's annoyance. The fight continued, Goten still matching Majin Cooler blow for blow.

"Buu, I promise to fight you once I teach these boys a thing or two about Super Saiyans," Goku reassured, but Babidi remained unconvinced.

Goku began to power up, starting from his normal state and transforming into a Super Saiyan. "Now, this is what a Super Saiyan looks like," he explained. Then, with fierce determination, he ascended once again, his aura flaring wildly.

"This is Super Saiyan 2!" Goku declared, the power radiating off him like a sun.

"Just a hairstyle change!" Babidi scoffed, dismissing Goku's transformation as insignificant.

On the Lookout, Piccolo and Krillin watched, wondering if Goku had truly found a way to surpass Super Saiyan 2. "I doubt it," Krillin murmured, skepticism evident in his voice.

Suddenly, Goku let out a primal scream, raising his power level higher than anyone had ever seen. "I'm going even further beyond!" he yelled, the ground trembling beneath him as his energy skyrocketed.

At the Lookout, Piccolo and Krillin sensed Goku's power rise to unprecedented levels. Meanwhile, King Kai, watching from the Grand Kai's Planet, urged him to stop. "Goku, if you push too far, you'll drain your time on Earth!" he pleaded.

But Goku was resolute. With a final, mighty scream, he unleashed his power, a brilliant flash of light erupting around him. Babidi shielded his eyes, stunned by the overwhelming energy.

When he finally uncovered his eyes, he gasped at the sight before him. Goku had transformed again, his orange gi shimmering with an intense aura of power. His hair flowed down to his waist, and his eyebrows had vanished.

As the energy settled, Majin Buu stared at Goku with wide eyes, awestruck by the transformation. Babidi, on the other hand, was filled with fear. "What…what is this?" he stammered.

Goku stood tall, exuding power and confidence. "This is Super Saiyan 3!" he declared, the words echoing with authority.

As Piccolo, Krillin, and Trunks sensed Goku's overwhelming strength, they felt a surge of hope. Babidi, now genuinely afraid, backed away from Goku, realizing he had underestimated his opponent.

With a newfound intensity, Goku was ready to take on the combined might of Majin Buu, Majin Cooler, and Babidi with Goten, determined to protect his friends and the Earth at all costs. The battle had only just begun.