AN/ WOOT another update XD I'm on a roll (dances) hope you like it... I know it isn't very long but I wanted to get this chapter up so...meh

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Chapter 3

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The flight with Pilaf and his goons was fairly uneventful. Goku had resorted to mentally blocking the mini emperor's maniac rants in favour of looking out of the window.

However, even this became boring as the plane flew over the blankets of cloud leaving nothing for Goku to look at except for an endless white expanse.

As if things weren't already bad enough, Pilaf had a horrendous gas problem which was becoming extremely noticeable, despite his best efforts to blame it on Sho. Being stuck in such a confined space with his acute sense of smell was pure torture for the canine Goku.

After what seemed like hours of travelling, the fluffy carpet below them opened up to reveal civilisation. Sho guided the plane downwards before finally landing in a large city full of skyscrapers and loud traffic. It reminded Goku of West City, except that this place lacked the distinguished Capsule Corporation building.

Despite the grim situation, Goku refused to be deterred. He wouldn't have cared if they'd landed in the boondocks of Hades, anywhere would have been a reprieve to get out of this hell-hole of a plane.

As the plane touched the ground and the roof opened, precious fresh air rushed in to fill the small compartment. Goku was extremely grateful for this small favour.

Mai jumped out of the ship and was followed by Sho. She then aided Pilaf out as well. However, as Goku went to leap out into the open air, Pilaf quickly closed the plane's roofs causing Goku to crash into the glass and fall back out the seat. The small dog regained his composure and shot a death glare at the cruel midget.

"Ah, ah, ahhhhh," chided Pilaf as he wagged his index finger from side to side in a patronising manner. "You stay right there flea-bag, I'm not through with you yet, I still need to exact my revenge. We will be back shortly after we have stocked up on a few supplies for my lair.

Pilaf then walked off with his minions following close behind. Goku was left alone, trapped in the plane.

Goku was far from happy about being left in the plane. //Well that wasn't very nice, // he mentally complained, //Now what are my supposed to do? // Goku paced back and forth along the seats as he tried to come up with some sort of escape plan.

However, he was finding it more and more difficult to concentrate as the temperature inside the aircraft slowly began to rise. Since the clouds had cleared the sun was now beating down and the glass roof certainly wasn't going to offer any shade.

Goku began to grow worried, he was panting heavily but the air around him was becoming more hot and clammy. With no fresh air circulating he was failing to keep his body temperature down. If he didn't get out soon he was going to overheat!

Goku suddenly stopped his pacing as a realisation suddenly became apparent, he was no ordinary dog, he still had his Saiyan mind and the locks on this plane were designed to keep people out not in. Surely he could find a way to open the roof and get out!

Goku grinned at the new hope of escape and jumped into the front seat. His eyes scanned over the controls as he looked for the 'open' button.

He saw a button that looked fairly promising and decided to press it. However, the moment his paw pushed down on it, the plane started spinning around uncontrollably. //Damn, I don't think that was the right button…//

Desperate to escape from the plane, or at least stop the nauseating spinning, Goku began frantically pressing ever button he could get his paws on, trying to find the button that would open the damn death trap. He wasn't sure what each of the buttons were doing but judging from the explosions and terrified shouts from outside, he doubted the results were very good.

At long last, he managed to press a button that opened the roof. Goku wasted no time before leaping out, however, the momentum of the plane's spinning sent Goku flying much further than he had planned and his balance was thrown as he fell heavily on his side.

A large explosion boomed behind him making his ears ring as the plane crashed into a building and went up in flames. Goku cringed at the loud noise and rush of hot air. He decided it would be best to get out of there before he got caught up in the commotion the plane incident had caused.

However, when Goku went to put his weight on his front left paw, he yelped as a sharp pain shot up his leg, //Damn it! That rough landing must have done some damage, this isn't good.// Despite Goku's injury, he managed to hold himself up and get away from the area fast enough on just three legs.

When he got to an empty entry behind one of the buildings, he took the time to rest and look more closely at his injury.As far as he could tell, there was no serious damage done. The foot was only twisted and though it would be painful to walk on for a couple of days, it would heal soon.

Goku sighed in relief. He really didn't need a broken leg to add to his list of 'things that have gone wrong today' which was already considerably long he mentally noted sourly.

Then, as though the Gods themselves were spiting him, a foreboding rumble sounded from above as pregnant, dark clouds gathered above him and released a heavy downpour from the heavens. //Oh come on!! I've heard of kicking a dog while he's down but this is REDICULOUS!!!//

With a mixture between a growl and a whimper, Goku limped over to a discarded wooden box which lay on its side. It wasn't much but it was better than standing in the rain so Goku crawled into it and lay down.

The rhythmic beating of the raindrops on the roof of the box calmed Goku's mind and soon lulled him to sleep.

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Back at Capsule Corp, the Z-warriors and friends were trying to figure out what to make of the recent events.

"What do you mean he wasn't there?!" Hollered a very angry Chichi.

"I already told you," said Yamcha as he held up his hands defensively, backing away from the angry woman, "we got to the spot where Shenlong had been summoned and nothing was there, no Shenlong, no Goku and no signs of a struggle."

"Do you know if a wish was made?" asked Bulma who was currently a lot calmer than her dark-haired friend.

"A wish must have been made," said Gohan, "otherwise dad wouldn't have disappeared, right?"

No one answered. Who knew why Goku hadn't returned? Anything is possible when the dragonballs are concerned.

Vegeta, who was yet to say anything on the matter, spoke up, "If it's so important, why don't you just go up to the lookout and ask that Namekian brat what wish was made? Surely he would know."

"Wow, Vegeta! That's a great idea!" Gohan exclaimed, "You're a genius!"

Vegeta smirked, "you're only just figuring that out boy? Maybe if you weren't so slow you'd have figured to go to the lookout yourself instead of needing me to point out the blatantly obvious."

"And the true Vegeta shines through yet again, a true asshole to the end," remarked Yamcha snidely.

"Okay guys, let's take it easy," said Gohan as he jumped between the two. Yamcha was always trying to pick fights with the stuck up Prince. Gohan assumed it had something to do with Bulma. After all, her and Yamcha had had an on-off relationship since before he was even born. He figured it was one of those 'alpha-male' things. "We have more important things to be doing," he reminded them.

"Gohan's right," agreed Krillin. "Now, how about we head up to that lookout and find out what when down with those dragonballs?"

"I'm coming too!" demanded Chichi. Gohan was about to argue with her but thought better of it, Chichi had stubbornness that would shame a mule.

Bulma wanted to go as well however Vegeta refused to carry her so she resorted to ordering Yamcha to take her. He grudgingly agreed as he was unable to say 'no' to the demanding woman.

So, with Gohan carrying his mother and Yamcha carrying Bulma, the Z-fighters took off for the lookout. Even Vegeta decided to go as he too was curious about what had happened to the clown. Besides, his gravity chamber was in need of repairs so it wasn't like he had anything better to do.

When they arrived at the lookout, Dende and Piccolo were already waiting for them. "Hello everyone, it's nice to see all of you again," greeted the young guardian politely.

"Save your pleasantries, brat, and tell us what happened to Kakarot," Vegeta ordered.

"Maybe you should watch your manners, Vegeta," warned Piccolo.

"Maybe you should watch your tone, Namek," countered Vegeta.

"I'll give you something to watch!" Piccolo growled as his ki started to rise.

"Okay, that's enough you two! For goodness sake, Vegeta, can't you go anywhere without starting a fight?" questioned Bulma angrily, "Let me tell you, bud, your social skills leave much to be desired!"

"I prefer to think of it as a gift," Vegeta answered smugly. "Besides, it's not my fault that green bean here always takes it upon himself to act so 'high and mighty' and then get all mad when he's knocked down a peg or two. Reality check; having two other people in your head with you doesn't make you any wiser, it means that you've got a bad case of schizophrenia."

"Screw you, monkey!" Piccolo snarled.

Vegeta smirked evilly, he had the perfect comeback but before he could speak, Chichi got there first. "ENOUGH!! If you two idiots are done beating your chests at each other, could you please stop growling like rabid animals and at least act like you have some decency?"

No one spoke for fear of ensuing Chichi's wrath. Even Piccolo and Vegeta silenced their bickering and opted for a game of 'whose death glare is the scariest.'

Confident that she had prevented a very messy monkey fight from happening within the next five minutes, Chichi turned her attention towards the young guardian. "Alright kid, can you or can you not tell me what the hell happened to my husband?"

Dende took a calming breath before answering. He knew that Chichi was infamous for her temper and dedication to her family which meant that this news would result in a scene that could make Piccolo and Vegeta's possible fight look like a children's slappy-fight.

Deciding that it was best to just get this over and done with, Dende told the others the news, "yes, well I can tell you that a wish was made and it is connected to Goku's disappearance."

"Really? Wow, is Goku alright? He wasn't wished into a black hole or the centre of the earth or anything was he?"

"Shut up, Yamcha! Let him finish!" Bulma snapped as she elbowed the scarred warrior. Chichi was beginning to turn white and Gohan was getting himself ready to catch her if she fainted.

Dende ignored the interruption and continued, "The wish didn't send Goku anywhere but it did change him."

"What do you mean by 'change' him?" asked Gohan. The demi-Saiyan really didn't like the sound of this and he just knew that he wasn't going to like Dende's next words. "Into what?"

"A dog."

Everyone did a double take, jaws hit the ground, eyes popped out from their sockets and a gaping Gohan was in too much shock to catch his unconscious mother as she fell to the ground.

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TBC