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[MAN yells]

[NARRATOR] Last time on Dragon Ball Z,

the Androids have arrived!

And these merciless machines are unleashing their fury

upon a city of unsuspecting citizens.

Their diabolical deeds locking this bustling metropolis

in a stranglehold of terror.

[MAN D rasps]

[NARRATOR] Yamcha's on the look out,

and he's more than ready to spring into action

against these terrible new enemies.

But watch out, Yamcha!

Because it looks like the Androids

have their evil eyes set on you!

[ANDROID 20] Excellent.

[YAMCHA] Huh?

You two better be careful!

There's a couple of Androids on the loose

and they mean business!

We are they.

I found them!

[NARRATOR] Try as he might,

Yamcha is no match for the Androids' awesome power!

And all of his struggles can do nothing

to prevent even greater destruction from raining down!

[YAMCHA grunts]

[NARRATOR] Now, as the city crumbles around him,

separated from his friends,

Yamcha finds himself staring into the face of evil!

[bones crunching]

[NARRATOR] Can anything free him

from the Android's sinister grasp?

Will Goku and the others arrive to help their friend in time?

Find out on today's episode of Dragon Ball Z!

[YAMCHA grunts]

[GOKU] Huh...?

Hmm?!

Someone's power level is draining!

But who's?!

I think that's... I think that's Yamcha!

I've got to hurry!

[TIEN gasps]

[TIEN growls]

[GOKU] Oh no... Yamcha!

[GOKU growls]

[KRILLIN whimpers]

[TIEN growls]

[GOKU growls]

[gasping]

Krillin, listen!

There's still a chance to save him!

Take him back to Bulma and give him one of the Senzu Beans.

Go now, as fast as you can!

I'm on it!

[GOKU growls]

[KRILLIN gasps]

[KRILLIN growls]

[GOKU] I'm counting on you, Krillin!

[KRILLIN] Right!

So these are the big, bad androids.

Kind of funny-looking if you ask me.

Hmm?

Well now.

I find it surprising that you should know we are androids.

Of course...

I find it even more surprising that all of you

should have anticipated our arrival on this island.

[ANDROID 20] Tell me,

how did you know we would come?

[PICCOLO growls]

[PICCOLO] If you're so tough, why don't you try to make us?

Very well.

[ALL yell]

There's way too many innocent people around here.

We've got to lead these two out of the city!

--[ANDROID 20] Yes. --[GOKU] Huh?!

It is too crowded here.

I agree.

Many people could get in our way.

I will see to it that they do not.

[GOKU gasps]

[GOKU & TIEN gasp]

[GOKU] Nooooo!

[GOKU grunts]

[GOKU growls]

[TIEN gasps]

[TIEN whimpers]

[YAMCHA whimpers]

Oh my gosh! Did the androids do that?!

[GOHAN growls]

[KRILLIN growls]

[YAMCHA] It's them all right.

It looks like they just blew up half the city!

[GOHAN] Yeah, no kidding!

[YAMCHA] I just don't know

how we're going to stop them, you guys.

I hope Goku knows what to do...

Mommy! Mommy!

[MOTHER & GIRL scream]

You monster!

I cleared the area of innocents in accordance with your wishes.

Do you disagree with my methods?

[GOKU growls]

Leave these people out of this!

There are no people left to leave out.

[GOKU growls]

Very well.

You may lead us to another place of your choosing, Goku.

Huh?!

Wha...?! H-How did you know his name was Goku?!

[ANDROID 20] I know all of you.

The Namek, Piccolo.

And even you, the one named Tien.

[sirens grow louder]

[GOKU] Hm?

Let's get acquainted later!

[GOKU growls]

[GOKU] Follow me!

[GOHAN] Look! It's my dad!

[YAMCHA] And the Androids!

[KRILLIN] Huh?!

Goku's leading them away from the city!

Oh no!

We've got to warn him somehow, you guys!

He doesn't know the Androids can absorb his energy!

[GOHAN] Uh?!

[AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR] And two, and three, and four...

One... two... three... four...

[AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR hums]

--[ROSHI laughs] --[AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR] C'mon!

--Go, girl, go! --Having fun?

Burn that fat! Move those legs!

[OOLONG & ROSHI grunt]

This bulletin just in!

[BOTH] Huh?

The city of Sasebo on Amenbo Island,

9 miles southwest of South City

has been rocked by a devastating explosion,

the causes of which are still unknown.

The News 8 Copter is on it's way...

Was that 9 miles southwest of South City?

[CHAOTZU] Huh? Master Roshi!

That's the place where Tien went!

I know.

I didn't want to believe it,

but it looks like that boy from the future was right!

[NEWS ANCHOR] Communication to the city has been cut-off

and so far, there are no reports on causalities.

Oh no, Tien...

Ahh, I wouldn't worry about it, son.

I'm sure Tien is fine.

Those boys know how to take care of themselves,

wouldn't you say, Oolong?

Sure they do, and on top of that, Goku's there!

And he's pretty much the strongest guy

in the whole world!

[CHIAOTZU sniffs]

Yeah, I guess you're right!

[thinking] Well, Goku...

Once again we're all counting on you!

[PTERODACTYL screeches]

Yamcha, I don't get it.

You said the Androids could absorb powers?

[YAMCHA growls]

I don't know how he did it, but when the android grabbed me

I could feel all the energy being drained from my body!

Well what in the world are you waiting for?

Get moving before those nasty androids grab someone else!

[GOHAN] Oh no...

There's no time to lose! C'mon! We've got to warn my dad!

[GOHAN growls]

I'm not so sure I want to go back down there, Gohan.

I mean, I almost bit the big one last time.

Maybe I should stay here!

[GOHAN growls]

[KRILLIN] Wait, Gohan!

You stay then. But I've gotta help...

And I'm taking the Senzu beans.

Those two don't have the foggiest idea

what they're up against!

And I know what those androids can do!

[YAMCHA growls]

[YAMCHA] No!

I won't let what happened to me happen to anyone else!

I've got to help my friends!

Wait up, guys, I'm coming!

Ha! Yamcha's dumber than he looks!

Huh?

You mean you're not going to go with them?

Not on your life, babe!

And why not?

From what I hear, Yajirobe, you're a pretty good fighter

and they need all the help they can get!

So I suggest you quit being a coward

and get yourself into gear!

Can't do it.

I am tired of hearing your lame excuses!

Get down there and help out your buddies now!

I don't know how to fly, Bulma!

Huh?!

I am beginning to grow impatient.

Where are you leading us?

Very well. This is far enough!

[GOKU growls]

I have decided for you.

We will fight here.

[thinking] Hmm, why did he pick this spot?

Let's see...

High ground surrounded by rocky outcrops.

That could mean they're thinking of using those rocks as cover!

We mustn't underestimate them, you guys.

[GOKU pants]

Before we get this little show started,

I want to know how you knew our names.

[thinkin] What's up with Goku?

Why is he out of breath?!

He couldn't have used up that much energy just flying here?

[GOKU pants]

Yes, of course, as you wish.

Though I doubt it will matter much to you

after a few moments...

when you have been ground to a pulp.

But if this is the last thing you wish to hear before you die,

I will tell you.

You have been under close observation for some time,

by a highly sophisticated remote tracking device.

[beeping]

[ANDROID 20] This device was calibrated to hone in

on your very distinct energy pattern, and was planted on you

during the World Martial Arts Tournament,

when you were still a boy.

[ANDROID 20] From that day forward,

your every movement was monitored,

your fighting techniques studied,

the secrets of your Kamehameha Wave revealed!

Over the years, Dr. Gero followed your many battles!

He witnessed your skills develop at a remarkable rate.

He watched as your power soared to astounding new heights.

And by watching, he learned.

You were studied until Dr. Gero had gathered enough information

to create the perfect fighting machines.

Powerful machines.

Machines fully capable of destroying you,

the way you destroyed the Red Ribbon Army.

This is just a grudge?

[ANDROID 20] From the day you defeated the Red Ribbon Army,

Dr. Gero dreamed only of revenge.

We will realize his dream.

So you're supposed to be one of these perfect fighting machines,

I take it?

Yes, I am.

I have been designed by my creator to be superior to you

in every possible way.

A shame he could not live to see this day.

I'm curious.

Was he spying on me while I was fighting on Planet Nameck?

There was no more need.

By that time, Dr. Gero had compiled

all of the necessary information concerning your skills.

It was assumed that your power

would continue to increase over time,

so that increase was calculated and factored into our design.

[GOHAN growls]

Where are they?!

By the time anyone has a reason to crank up their power level

to where we can find it, it'll probably be too late!

[GOHAN & KRILLIN growl]

[KRILLIN] Goku, Where are you?!

You might think you know

everything there is to know about me, but really...

...you're not even close.

Hmm?!

Your calculations-- Did they predict that Goku

would be a Super Saiyan?

Super Saiyan?

[GOKU grunts and yells]

[GOKU growls]

[GOKU yells]

[ANDROID 20] Hm...

[gasping]

That's dad!

[thinking] His power level is amazing!

It's spectacular!

Huh?

Piccolo and Tien, you stay out of this.

It looks like they only want me

and that's exactly who they'll get!

This is a most unexpected development, indeed.

This technique is not listed in my files, 20.

Nor in mine, but my sensors indicate

that there is no cause for concern.

Yes... It is a most impressive ability,

but it is nothing we cannot handle!

19 will demonstrate this by himself!

Hm.

Heh! All right, have it your way,

but I wouldn't bank on it if I were you!

[GOKU growls]

[GOKU yells]

[NARRATOR] At long last,

the battle for the future has finally begun!

But can even Goku's Super Saiyan strength

stand up to the awesome power of the Androids?

You won't want to miss a single second

of the heart-stopping action,

in the next exciting episode of Dragon Ball Z!