Dragon Ball Z Infinity/Training Day One (episode)

Season 2, Episode 2
The episode cold opens to two young Namekians laying on the serene grasslands of their home planet.
== Namek - 2 years before Frieza's invasion (Cold Open) ==
Namekian Boy #1: Don't you find this boring, Bakuru?
Bakuru: Find what boring?
Namekian Boy #1: Just… everything. We grow up to be warriors, serve our time for a few centuries, then die. Doesn't that sound like a boring life to you?
Bakuru thought it over.
Bakuru: I guess it does when you put it like that. But this is what we're fighting for. Moments like this where we can just relax.
The boy beside Bakuru half-agreed.
Namekian Boy #1: Yeah, this is nice. But don't you want to be a leader instead of following orders all the time?
Bakuru: We'll be the leaders in times of trouble, Thrune. For now, though, let's just remember who and what we're fighting for.
Thrune sat up. He still felt like he was called for something greater, but for the time being, he nodded his head.
Thrune: Okay.
Bakuru then sat up. The two friends smiled at each other and clinked elbows. Thrune and Bakuru then readied themselves for a sparring session. They got into their individual battle stances.
Thrune went for the first hit, closing in on Bakuru with a punch to the face. Bakuru blocked the attack with his right forearm. He then countered with a strike to Thrune’s face and body. Thrune got the read on the body shot, but was still struck in the face. He slid back a few feet, then smirked.
Thrune: Nice one.
Bakuru: Thanks, but I’m just getting warmed up.
Thrune: So am I.
The two Namekians clashed with a set of lightning-fast kicks & punches. In doing so, they showed their promise & talent for martial arts, even at such young ages. Their chief village elder Lug watched their battle from afar. He was well pleased with their progress as fighters.
Thrune kicked Bakuru through a large boulder, splitting it in two. He then flew back and waited for Bakuru to recover. Moments later, Bakuru got up and immediately started dishing out ki blasts at his sparring partner.
Thrune dodged all of them (barely for some of them). He then flew up to the sky and started charging a red energy wave. Bakuru responded by charging a yellow energy wave. Lug suddenly appeared before them.
Lug: At ease, my young ones.
Thrune and Bakuru withdrew their attacks. The two of them then came alongside their elder.
Lug: We don’t want any collateral damage to happen today, do we?
Thrune & Bakuru (in unison): No, elder!
Lug: Good. Come sit with me.
Lug walked over to where the split boulder was. Using his bare hands, he chopped up the boulder into three perfectly cut cubes. Lug sat down on the middle one and he motioned for the boys to sit on the other two. Thrune and Bakuru nodded. They walked over to their cubes and sat down.
Lug: I overheard your conversation earlier.
Thrune: It wasn’t anything serious, elder.
Lug: Oh I think it was. Look, I want to clarify the very important position that you two boys hold. Today, you are just the village’s warriors. But one day in the near future, you will be a part of the planet’s warrior class.
The boys were staggered by this statement.
Lug: It is an honor that very few people on this planet hold. You fight to protect our home, our people, and our sacred Dragon Balls.
Thrune: But why not use the Dragon Balls to make us the most powerful people in the universe? No one would want to mess with us then.
Lug: They would only make us as powerful as its creator. Moreover, they are a symbol of our people’s wisdom and greatness. Grand Elder Guru states this as such.
Bakuru: That’s why it’s so important to train and surpass our limits.
Lug: Very good, my young one. Exactly. The Dragon Balls are meant to be used in times of great calamity. If we want to make ourselves stronger, we must train to get there.
Thrune: There’s gotta be a better way.
Lug: Don’t get distraught, Thrune. I believe great things are in store for you two.
Zoom-out to a panoramic view of the grasslands with a lake nearby.
Cut to the title sequence and opening credits.
== Earth - Oonishi Mountain in the Present ==
Cut to Goku and Ramon flying high in the sky—early afternoon. A grassy mountain appears on the horizon. A lone dojo can be seen on the left side of it near the top.
Goku: There!
Goku and Ramon zoom down on the dojo. Touching down outside of it, they see the doors swing open. A class of students left the dojo as their session just ended.
Ramon: Looks like we’re just in time.
Once most of the students were gone, Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu stood at the front entrance.
Tien: Welcome! We can get started as soon as you’re ready.
Chiaotzu: I’m glad you guys could make it!
Goku: Absolutely!
A few more straggler students walked out.
Ramon: So what’s on the agenda for training?
Cut to the inside of the dojo. It was just Goku, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Ramon. Cherry blossom tree aesthetics, wallpapers of fighters engaged in combat, and a quote across the ceiling that read: 体は強い。心はより強いです。Translated: “The body is strong. The heart is stronger.”
Ramon: This place is amazing.
Tien: All of this is done to put my students in the right state of mind.
A stone pillar rested at the center inside the dojo.
Goku: What’s that?
Chiaotzu: That is the Blaze of Might. 
Tien: It is an ancient flame only visible to those who have the mind to endure its effects indefinitely.
Tien put his hands behind his back.
Tien: Besides Chiaotzu and I, only five people on the planet so far can endure the fire. Yamcha… and four other students of mine.
Goku: Yamcha, really? Huh.
Ramon: Seven people in total. Sounds like there’s a high learning curve to this. Where should we start?
Tien: I want you two to put a hand in it so we can see.
Ramon was dumbfounded.
Ramon: What!?
Tien: It’s the quickest way.
Ramon: Yeah, b-but…
Goku walked up to the pillar with a face of determination. Even though he couldn’t see the blaze on top, he could feel its intense heat. Goku took a deep breath. The other three watched intently as Goku put his right hand through the invisible flame. He doesn’t feel anything at first…
Ramon: Oh. Maybe it’s not too ba–
Goku: OOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!
Goku ran around the dojo like a madman. He tried blowing his red hot hand. Chiaotzu quickly got a nearby pot of water.
Chiaotzu: Here!
Goku put his hand in the water and then breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
Ramon: Oh dear.
Goku: I wasn’t feeling anything at first, then it suddenly felt like my hand was in a 1000 degree furnace. Oh man. Good luck, Ramon.
Ramon gulped and stepped up to the pillar. He slowly put his left hand into the Blaze of Might.
Cut to the outside of the dojo moments later.
Ramon (voice): OOOOOOOWWWW!!!
Tien (voice): Looks like we have our work cut out for us.
== Grassy Fields - Vegeta & Trunks train ==
Cut to an open grassland. We see a butterfly blissfully flying down on a blade of grass. A sudden thud in the distance, however, causes it to fly away.
Cut to Vegeta and Trunks training in the grassland. They were both exchanging blows. Neither landed a direct hit on the other. This was until Vegeta struck Trunks hard in the face. The half-Saiyan was launched into a solid rock hill a couple hundred feet away. Vegeta flew in looking to land another blow as Trunks got himself out. Just in time, Trunks threw out a spin kick. His kick and Vegeta’s fist clashed, creating a great shockwave.
Vegeta: Good. Uncage that anger. Channel it to increase your power!
Trunks powered up and then went for a piston punch. Vegeta dodged it easily, going behind his son. Trunks turned around and threw out a rising kick. But Vegeta avoided that, now appearing at Trunks’ right side.
Trunks then pursued with an overhand punch, but Vegeta was ready for it. He caught the punch which quickly made Trunks fly back while dishing out two ki blasts. Vegeta dashed forward, deflecting the ki blasts. He then somersaulted into the air before flying down with an ultra-fast kick.
Milliseconds to react, Trunks instinctively transformed into Super Saiyan, surprising his father. Trunks blocked the attack and countered with a punch to the gut. It was quite painful.
Trunks: Shoot… I didn’t mean to transform.
Vegeta quickly regained his composure while Trunks powered down to base.
Vegeta: There’s something that I’ve been working on to take me beyond Super Saiyan 2.
Trunks: Super Saiyan 3?
Vegeta: No.
Vegeta smirked.
Vegeta: But it’s in that ballpark.
Trunks: Ooooh—can you teach me!?
Vegeta: You wouldn’t be ready for it, so let’s continue training.
Trunks nodded his head and assumed his battle stance.
Trunks: Alright!
== Oonishu Mountain Range ==
Cut to the greater Oonishu Mountain Range surrounding Oonishi Mountain. Goku, Ramon, Tien, and Chiaotzu hovered far above the majestic range.
Tien: Yamcha and another student of mine are flying in to help with the next training regiment. They should be here any second.
In the distance, two bodies closed in on the four’s location. Zooming-in on them, we find Yamcha in his standard orange gi. The other student wore a light blue short-sleeve shirt, black pants, black martial arts slippers, a red obi waist belt, purple cloth wristbands, and a black beanie. He was 5’ 10” and had a bulky middleweight build.
Goku: Hey guys!
Yamcha: Hey everyone!
The Other Student: Sup!
The two of them closed the distance and met up with everyone else.
Tien: Yamcha, wanna do the honors?
Yamcha: Sure.
Yamcha pointed to the other student.
Yamcha: This guy’s name is Disset. He’s got illusions that will leave even you two wondering what’s going on.
Ramon: I’m guessing you also have some tricks of your own?
Yamcha smirked.
Yamcha: Oh yeah. Goku is about to find that out big time.
Goku: Oh really?
Tien: Indeed. This is the regiment for today. Goku will fight Yamcha, and Ramon will fight Disset. This will not be your typical fight. A lot of mind games are going to be at play here.
Ramon: Are you gonna teach us how to deal with them?
Tien: No.
Goku & Ramon (in unison): WHAT!? WHY NOT!?
Tien: Because then it would be like handing a cheat sheet to the both of you. You won’t learn that way. Practice and muscle memory will be the key to sharpening your mind for the Infinity Sword.
Goku: Well, alright.
Tien: One more thing, no transformations. That’s also cheating. Now… ENGAGE!
Goku: I’ll try to go easy on you, Yamcha.
Yamcha: Don’t.
The fighters went off! Goku charged first at blistering speeds. He went for an overhand punch against his opponent, but Yamcha dodged it. A dozen Yamchas then surrounded Goku.
Goku: Huh, cool technique. Buuuut—I see right through it.
Goku felt the real Yamcha’s ki at his 5 o’ clock and struck accordingly. That Yamcha careened off into the distance while all the other duds faded away.
Yamcha’s voice: Did you?
The actual Yamcha appeared behind a very shocked Goku. The one knocked into the distance was also a dud.
Yamcha: Ultra Wolf Fang Fist!
Goku barely avoided Yamcha’s signature attack.
Cut to Ramon & Disset’s fight. Disset launched an energy wave at his opponent. Ramon easily dodged it with a smirk. However, the energy wave disappeared. A split-second later, it appeared up close by Ramon’s left side, making a direct impact.
Ramon briefly tumbled down the air before recollecting himself. Disset was hot on his tail. They both entered into an evenly-matched exchange of blows. That was until Ramon received a kick in the back—from nowhere. Disset then comboed that with a frontal uppercut. Moments later, Ramon caught his breath.
Ramon: I can’t sense your trick attacks.
Disset: You gotta get attuned to this style of warfare, man.
Cut back to Goku and Yamcha’s fight. Yamcha swung at Goku with a flurry of wolven fists. He couldn’t land a single hit. Goku was just too fast for him.
Yamcha: Man, even with my illusions, it’s like we’re at a draw.
Goku: Not for me. All I have to do is hit you once and it’s over.
Yamcha: Which is why I’m not gonna let that happen.
Yamcha yelled and then “transformed” into a set of flying needles. This threw Goku into a hysteric fit.
Goku: WHAT THE!? I THOUGHT NO TRANSFORMATIONS WERE ALLOWED!?
Chiaotzu: They aren’t.
Tien turned to Chiaotzu.
Tien: This’ll be a perfect learning lesson for him.
We see from Tien and Chiaotzu’s point of view that Yamcha still looked like his normal self. In Goku’s view, sharp flying needles chased him through the sky. The Saiyan evaded the pokes like there was no tomorrow. Even to the point where Yamcha couldn’t keep up at all.
Ramon, on the other hand, was getting busted up. All from fists and kicks that he couldn’t see. In a moment of anger, Ramon powered up. He blitzed through the invisible attacks and laid a solid blow in Disset’s abdomen. For as learned as Disset was, he was still a human. Ramon’s attack catapulted him down toward the side of a mountain. Ramon used Instant Transmission to snatch him up before making impact.
Tien: STOP!
Yamcha undid his “transformation”. Goku stopped flying away. And the fighters all regrouped with each other in the sky. Chiaotzu took Disset off Ramon’s hands.
Chiaotzu: I’ll get him some medical attention.
Chiaotzu flew down to the dojo with haste. Tien crossed his arms.
Ramon: I know I messed up. No transformations. I’m so sorry.
Tien: Apology accepted, but that can’t happen again. Disset would’ve died if he crashed on the mountainside.
Tien put his hands behind his back.
Tien: Anger is like adrenaline for the mind. It can allow you to endure incredible things, but it’s fleeting and can cloud judgment. You can control it, but you should not rely on it. Keep that in mind, Ramon. You’re a very smart guy.
Ramon: Right!
Tien turned to Goku.
Tien: As for you Goku, you need to work on your hysterical fear. You’re the most gifted fighter I know, and I’m sure that if you get over your fear of needles, you’ll catch onto everything else very quickly.
Goku: You don’t get it, Tien. Needles are freakin’ terrible. I’m never gonna get over ‘em.
Tien: Well, maybe that could be our next training session. Either way, this is a great start.
== Outer Space - 17 days away from Namek at current speed ==
Cut to Madden’s ship in the outer reaches of space. Inside the training room stood Thrune and Amelia. They faced each other, ready to begin Amelia’s first training session.
Thrune: We don’t have a lot of time to get you ready for Namek.
Thrune got into his battle stance.
Thrune: So just repeat what I’m doing.
Thrune started by repeatedly punching the air with quick jabs.
Thrune: Plant your feet firm on the ground. Make sure they’re about a foot apart. Doing this gives you a strong foundation.
Amelia nodded her head as Thrune started moving around as he was punching.
Thrune: You want to always be on the move. Stay light, bouncy, and unpredictable. It’ll give your opponents a harder time trying to hit you.
Thrune stopped and ushered for Amelia to give it a try. She took a deep breath and got her hands into position. The New Titanian woman threw out her first jab with decisiveness. Thrune was moderately impressed.
Thrune: Nice speed, but keep your feet planted on the ground. Remember foundation.
Amelia nodded. She then threw out four more jabs with better form.
Thrune: There you go. Use your whole body.
She kept punching, then on her own, started moving about.
Thrune: Very good, you’re keeping on the move.
Cut to her next lesson.
Thrune: Follow what I’m doing.
Thrune set a leg out front and one in the back. He then performed a front kick.
Thrune: Pay close attention to where your knees and hips are while doing this. Square your hips. Got it?
Amelia: Okay, got it.
Amelia put her right leg back and squared her hips. She performed the kick, but nearly lost her balance.
Thrune: You can’t hesitate, Amelia. You must follow through. Do it again.
She got her body back into position. Amelia performed the kick again to marginally better success. But her balance and form was still off. Thrune walked up and sat down by her.
Thrune: Sit down by me.
Amelia: Uh, okay.
She sat down with him before Thrune grabbed her left foot. She giggled girlishly.
Amelia: Thrune, what are you doing? That tickles.
Thrune: Oh—sorry. I wasn’t trying to-
Amelia: It’s fine.
Thrune: Okay. Well, when you’re doing your kick, make sure you're striking with the ball of your foot.
He briefly pointed to the ball of her foot.
Amelia: I thought it would be stronger if you used your whole foot.
Thrune: For certain kicks, yes. But not for the front kick. That’s why it’s important to get your knees and hips in order.
Thrune stood up.
Thrune: And don’t hesitate.
He lent a hand to pull Amelia back up.
Thrune: Let’s do it again.
Amelia: Right!
Amelia got into position and then performed the front kick with great ferocity. On balance and no hesitation.
Thrune: Yes! Now that was clean!
Amelia gleamed with a smile of excitement. During the next few hours, Thrune taught her the cross punch, hook punch, uppercut, roundhouse kick, side kick, and (after a lot of landing on the face & back) the flip kick.
After a day of hard work, Thrune, Madden, and Lavender sat around the dining table in the kitchen part of the ship. Amelia just finished cooking something rather scrumptious.
Madden: That smells so GOOD! I can’t wait to eat.
Amelia came over to the dinner table with four plates of quarter-pound double burgers with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and a side of fries. She handed the food to her puzzled crewmates while also setting a plate for herself before sitting down. Amelia had a different name in mind for the meal.
Amelia: These are called Big Meat-Salad Sandwiches with Fried Chips. It’s very popular on New Titania.  
Amelia confusedly looked at Lavender.
Amelia: Why do you look like you’ve never seen this before? You’re also from New Titania.
Lavender: My mama and I ate whatever we found in the wild. We never ate any of this “civilized” stuff.
Thrune took a bite out of his burger, then some fries. A grin grew vividly on his face.
Thrune: This tastes wonderful, Amelia.
He affectionately clutched her right hand.
Thrune: Great job. On everything.
She blushed and tightened their affectionate grip before letting go moments later. Madden took a bite and his response was synonymous with Thrune’s. However, Lavender’s was different.
Lavender: I can’t stand the stuff that’s on top and the bottom.
Thrune: The bread?
Lavender: Is that what it’s called?
Madden chuckled.
Madden: You can give it to me if you don’t want it.
Lavender candidly gave her bread to Madden, just leaving the beef patty with its vegetables.
Amelia: Is the bread too dry or pasty?
Lavender: It tastes too yucky.
Thrune: In other words, it’s too civilized.
Amelia held back a laugh. Lavender looked at Madden.
Lavender: What does he mean by that?
Madden shook his head not to worry about it. Amelia, on the other hand, had a gripping thought come across her mind.
Amelia: Thrune, I… I’m still not completely sure about this whole mission. I mean—who will come to save us if we’re in trouble? What happens if we die?
Thrune: You’re asking if I have some sort of back-up cavalry?
Amelia nodded her head as she ate a couple of fries.
Thrune: You three are my back-up cavalry. I was originally gonna do this by myself if my Infinity Sword piece wasn’t stolen.
Amelia: You don’t have anyone else? Not even one more guy out there?
Madden: He’s always been the strong, silent type. Not making many friends and trying to do everything on his own.
Thrune gave Madden a death glare. Madden briefly raised his hands.
Madden: Am I wrong?
Thrune closed his eyes and sighed. Reopening them, he said…
Thrune: There are two others that I’m close to. Or—used to be close to before I left Namek. Their names were Bakuru and Lug.
Thrune took another bite of his burger.
Amelia: Did you leave on good terms?
Thrune: No.
Lavender threw her hands up in the air, annoyed.
Lavender: Great. So we have more potential enemies. Just what we needed.
Thrune scratched the back of his head.
Thrune: How’s your urn doing?
Lavender: The crack is still there.
Madden: Did it get any bigger?
Lavender: No, thankfully.
Madden: Good. Keep us updated on that.
== Earth - Outside of Goku’s house at sunset ==
Cut to the outside of Goku’s house a few hundred feet out in the grass. We find Goku and Goten, eyes closed, meditating beside each other. Deep breath in. Deep breath out. Serenity breezed through the rural area. Goku poked an eye open upon sensing a figure approaching the two. Goten opened his eyes, also sensing it.
Goku: Gohan!
Goku opened his other eye.
Gohan: Hey, dad! Hey, Goten!
Goten: Hey, bro!
Gohan flew down onto the grass with them. 
Goku: So what brings you here?
Gohan: I came here to ask if any of you could babysit Pan tomorrow. Videl and I have a very busy day and Piccolo isn’t available.
Goku: Hmmm.
Goku and Goten looked at each other. Then, back at Gohan.
Goten: I can do it.
Gohan: That would be great, Goten. Thanks a bunch! I’ll make sure to pay you back for it.
Goten: No problem!
Gohan: Alright, see you later!
Gohan flew up and went homeward.
Goku: If you ever change your mind, me or Chi-Chi could do it.
Goten: Nah, I got it.
Goku: Well, in that case, let’s pick up where we left off.
The father and son went back to meditating.
== The Sacred World of the Kai ==
Cut to the skies of the Sacred World of the Kai. Panning down to the ground, we see Shin, Kibito, and Elder Kai by a lake. They’re all focused on their crystal ball. The crystal ball showed the completed Infinity Sword being held up by the statue in Togota.
Shin: I trust the Yardrats will know what to do with it. They are good people.
Elder Kai: That’s not the issue here. The issue is if someone evil will get their hands on it. Unlike the Dragon Balls, the Infinity Sword truly has the power to destroy the universe if the user has the knowledge and endurance to do it.
Shin: Elder Kai, I think you’re being over-hysterical about this. If someone destroys the universe, that person will also die.
Elder Kai: There are a ton of ways a person can survive the end of the universe with the Infinity Sword. This relic has the power to create reality, and tear it apart. The original Threxian people who created it were right to break it up before they died out.
Kibito: So what should we do now?
Elder Kai: The decision is up to Shin. He’s the reigning Supreme Kai.
Cut to a close-up of Elder Kai’s face.
Elder Kai: But if you ask me, we need to seize the Infinity Sword. Before it falls into the wrong hands.
Shin contemplated Elder Kai’s advice and looked back at the crystal ball. His face became determined.
Shin: Okay.
The episode ends and goes to closing credits.
(Main End Credits Theme)
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