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[NARRATOR] Last time on Dragon Ball Z!

Gohan stumbled upon the discarded shell

of a mysterious creature,

the likes of which he had never seen before!

But where in the world did it come from?

...what hatched out of the shell

we found in the time capsule.

Right. It grew up and then molted out of its skin...

you think?

It's still wet...

This thing must be somewhere close.

[NARRATOR] This vile monstrosity is on the loose,

lurking about the countryside.

But did it really come from the future?

And for what sinister purpose?

While Trunks and the others contemplate the answers

to these questions, elsewhere, trouble is afoot!

[NARRATOR] It's the Androids!

And their quest to find Goku is almost complete.

Meanwhile, Kami looked on in horror

as the tensions built on the earth below.

A terrible new evil is about to be unleashed!

It there anyone who can stop it?

Find out today!

[GOHAN] Hey, Trunks...

[GOHAN] Earth to Trunks!

Huh? Yeah?!

[GOHAN] Do you have any idea what kind of a creature

that might have been back there?

Nope. Afraid not. But whatever it was,

it was just about the ugliest thing

that I've ever seen!

[GOHAN] Man, you're not kidding!

That thing almost made me sick to my stomach!

--[TRUNKS chuckles] --[GOHAN] Yuck!

[GOHAN] Hey, you said that it probably got here

four years ago, right?

[TRUNKS] Yeah. At least that's what the indicator

in the time capsule read before the batteries went dead. Why?

[GOHAN] I just find it hard to believe that

a creature like that could be here for four whole years

without anyone noticing it!

I mean, doesn't that seem a little bit weird to you?

Yeah.

But what I want to know is...

who sent it here and for what reason?

[birds chripping]

[thinking] Really... How long does it take her

to pick out a new dress, anyway?

So this is the best outfit in your store?

Yup! You won't find better n' that, li'l lady!

[ANDROID 18] Hmph!

Well... now how do you like it?

[ANDROID 18] How do you think I like it?

It's grotesque! But I guess I can't expect

to find much better in a hick town like this.

[ANDROID 18] It'll just have to do. Take care, now.

Hey! You can't leave here without paying?!

[ANDROID 18] Whatever.

[CLERK] Hey...!

Why... you...!

Huh?!

[CLERK] Hey! Ya'll come back now!

Shoot... Crazy hippies...

[phone dials]

[CLERK] Yeah, hello, sheriff? I got trouble!

I've just been robbed by a bunch of weirdos in a van!

[police sirens]

We've got company.

Maybe I should say hello.

[sirens continue]

Huh?

[TROOPER 1 and 2 yell]

[yells]

[groans]

[BOTH groan]

Walter... What just happened?

[music plays from radio]

[TV REPORTER A] And now, Channel 8's continuing coverage

of the disaster in Gingertown...

To recap the situation,

all activities in the West City suburb of Gingertown

came to a screeching halt this morning

when the entire population mysteriously vanished

into thin air.

Authorities are at a loss to explain the sudden disappearance

of Gingertown's inhabitants, and attempts at contacting

anyone within the city itself have so far gone unanswered.

Gingertown, huh?

We'll bring you the latest reports "live"

as we investigate the "Crisis in Gingertown."

[gasps]

Gingertown isn't far from where we found the time machine.

Hmm... I wonder...

[phone ringing]

Yo, Krillin here.

[BULMA] Krillin, this Bulma!

Did Gohan and Trunks show up there yet?

No, no sign of them so far...

So... What's up...?

Uh, you sound all wigged out Bulma.

Listen, Krillin. Turn your TV on to Channel 8.

And hurry, because there's something on right now

that I think you guys are really gonna want to see...

[KRILLIN] What's the big deal?

I thought they were just showing reruns.

Just do it, ya dip!

--[KRILLIN] All right... --[YAMCHA] Hey, Krillin,

who's on the phone?

It's Bulma. She wants us to...

watch something on TV...

Why? Is she gonna be on a show?

Yeah, and now she wants us to watch

so she can brag about how famous she is!

[laughs] Probably...

Well... it looks like we have more details

on the "Crisis in Gingertown."

Our latest reports indicate that there are

no signs of life anywhere.

However, it seems the clothing of the victims

has been discovered throughout the city...

[TV REPORTER B] Wait! Our Channel 8 reporter

has just arrived at the scene...!

What... is goin'... on?!

Ah... I'm reporting "live" from

downtown Gingertown and the entire place

is completely deserted! All of the 15,000 residents

have suddenly... disappeared!

Fifteen thousand...?

Piles of garments lie scattered throughout the city,

as though these people were

sucked right out of their clothes!

[TV REPORTER C] There are also indications that

these people may have been trying to defend themselves

against someone...

--[TV REPORTER C] or something! --[ROSHI] Oh...

Goodness!

Man. This is really bad!

It's... the Androids! They must've done this!

I doubt that...

Huh?

And I've got a feeling that Gohan and Trunks

are going to agree with me.

Wait a minute. Don't tell me this has

something to do with that other time machine you found!

That's getting a little too weird for me!

[BULMA] Well, weird or not, Krillin, I know it's true!

When Gohan and Trunks show up,

tell them what I've told you, all right?

[KRILLIN] You got it.

Well, it looks like Goku's sound asleep.

And guys, he's looking much better!

Huh?

[GOHAN] Hello...! Master Roshi!

Is anyone home?

[GOHAN] Huh?

Ah, Krillin... What's going on?

[KRILLIN] Gohan, Trunks... C'mon over here and have a look

at what's on the news!

What'd ya mean?

[distant screaming]

Oh the humanity!

As you can hear, the city's not deserted after all!

[distant gunfire and screaming]

[TV REPORTER C] Now I can hear shots!

It sounds like machine gun fire coming from

the very core of the city!

But I can't make out who's doing the shooting!

[distant gunfire continues]

And the commotion appears to have calmed down once again...

[yells]

[ALL] Huh?

[stammers, yells]

Huh?

[quavered groans]

What is it?

Tell me what's happening down there!

Yes. Please tell us.

It's awful... Even worse than I feared!

What...? What do you mean?!

[PICCOLO] You're not making any sense! Explain yourself!

What... happened?

Krillin, quick! Flip it to another channel!

[KRILLIN] Right...

[beeping]

[gunfire on TV]

--[YAMCHA gasps] --[ROSHI] Hm?

It... sounds like it's over...

[groans]

[PICCOLO] You old fool! You actually enjoy keeping me

in suspense like this, don't you?!

[PICCOLO] I want you to tell me

exactly what's going on down there!

Start talkling!

Well...?

No... I won't...

[PICCOLO] Look, old man, I have no intention

on asking you again.

Now I need to know what's happening on Earth!

Yes, but... telling you is pointless... now.

[PICCOLO] What?! Why?!

Because when you and I become one,

you will know for yourself everything that's happened.

Huh?

No... Kami...!

So you've finally come to your senses.

I was beginning to wonder how much longer I'd have to wait.

[KAMI] We must hurry... before there are

any more victims on Earth!

[PICCOLO] I'm ready! But let's get one thing straight.

When we combine, we use my body. Understand?

Agreed. It will be so.

Your body is much younger and more powerful. I understand.

[chuckles]

Our union will make you more powerful, Piccolo.

And you will obtain my vast knowledge.

[KAMI] I hope you will use these new powers wisely.

[KAMI sighs]

[gasps]

For our merger to transpire, place your hand on my chest.

Yes.

Aah! No, Kami, no!

[KAMI] There's nothing to worry about, Mr. Popo.

[gasps]

[KAMI] Alone, I can do little to help those on Earth.

The time is right.

[whimpers]

Piccolo has changed.

The evil that once filled his entire being

has greatly diminished.

[KAMI] And when we unite, I trust he will use

our combined strength in the service of good.

No, please...

I thank you for all you've done...

Mr. Popo.

No... Kami, don't...!

♪

[yells]

[PICCOLO groans] [KAMI yells]

[KAMI continues yelling]

[PICCOLO grunts, groans] [KAMI continues yelling]

[PICCOLO yells]

[POPO sobs]

[gasps]

[gasps]

Good-bye Kami. I'll miss you.

Please be careful...

No longer am I Kami or Piccolo.

I am the Namek who has long since forgotten his name.

I... must go...

[KORIN] Good-bye, old friend.

♪

[snoring]

We are still attempting to re-connect "live"

via satellite with our correspondent in Gingertown,

but at last word it looks like he too

may have become a victim.

So... it's some kind of creature

that's causing all the trouble?

Yeah, right. We found it's shell...

near the time capsule.

[ROSHI] Mmm...

Now... I've got to go to Gingertown!

[YAMCHA] No!

[KRILLIN] You can't, Trunks!

[TRUNKS] Hey, don't worry about me. I'll be all right.

After all, I am a Super Saiyan.

And besides, it's the Androids we really have to worry about.

[KRILLIN] Huh? Are you sure?

[GOHAN] I'll go with you!

--[CHICHI] What?! --[KRILLIN] Huh?

Oh no you're not!

I think you're forgetting about your father!

He's more important than some dumb creature!

But Mom...

If Trunks has to fight he might need my help!

Enough! You're not going anywhere, young man!

You're staying right here!

No, I'm going.

--[KRILLIN] Uuuh... --YAMCHA gasps]

[TRUNKS] Sorry kid, but I'm going solo.

Do what your mother says.

They need you here to help protect your father

in case the Androids show up.

It's the right thing to do, Gohan. Trust me.

All right. I'll stay then.

Hey, Trunks! Check it out...

but if things look dicey, you get back here!

Yeah... he's right.

Now, don't try anything foolish out there

because we need you to help us fight the Androids!

Hey, don't worry about me.

[wheezing]

Hm?

[clickling sound]

[footsteps]

[CREATURE growling lowly]

[footsteps]

[CREATURE wheezing]

At last we meet... face to face...

[CREATURE growls lowly]

[chuckles]

[CREATURE growls]

[NARRATOR] Piccolo stares into the face of evil!

Are the mighty Namek's new powers enough

to hold this formidable foe at bay?

So far, this sinister creature has wiped out an entire city,

and he has no intention of stopping there...!

On the next exciting episode of Dragon Ball Z!