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Chapter 25 - Ep. 24 - Goku's smart teleport

Vegeta: *He chuckles, crossing his arms with a smirk.* Hiding under a rock? How very un-Saiyan of you. Where's that fighting spirit, girl?

Melody: *She fidgets with her hair, avoiding Vegeta's gaze.* I... um... Wait! Couldn't we use Goku's Instant Transmission to find my father? That might help me understand all this better.

Goku: *He slaps his forehead, grinning widely.* Hey, yeah! Why didn't I think of that? You're pretty smart, Melody!

Vegeta: *He rolls his eyes dramatically.* Oh, brilliant. The girl suggests using your signature technique, and suddenly she's a genius. What's next, Kakarot? Will you be amazed when she points out the sky is blue?

Goku pouts at Vegeta's jab, but quickly shakes it off, focusing on the task at hand.

Goku: *He places two fingers on his forehead, concentrating.* Alright, let's do this! But first, we should stop by King Kai's. He might have some info on Broly's whereabouts.

Melody: *She gulps audibly, stepping closer to Goku.* King Kai? The deity? Oh boy, I'm not dressed for meeting cosmic royalty...

Vegeta: *He grabs Goku's shoulder roughly.* Just get on with it, Kakarot. The girl can worry about her wardrobe later.

In an instant, the trio vanishes, reappearing on King Kai's tiny planet.

King Kai: *His antennae twitch excitedly as he spots the newcomers.* Well, well! If it isn't my favorite Saiyan and... oh, you brought the grumpy one too. And who's this lovely lady?

Goku: *He waves enthusiastically at King Kai.* Hey, King Kai! This is Melody, Broly's daughter. Got any good jokes for us?

King Kai: *He adjusts his sunglasses, grinning widely.* Oh, do I! Why don't Saiyans ever get lost? Because they always know how to 'planet'!

An awkward silence falls over the group, broken only by Goku's forced laughter.

Vegeta: *He pinches the bridge of his nose, sighing deeply.* I'd rather face a thousand Friezas than endure another one of those jokes.

Melody: *She bows slightly, offering a weak smile.* Um, nice to meet you, King Kai. That joke was... certainly something.

King Kai: *He puffs out his chest, beaming.* See? The young lady appreciates fine humor! Now, what brings you all to my humble abode?

Goku: *He closes his eyes, concentrating intensely.* We're looking for Broly. I'm trying to get a fix on his energy signal. It's faint, but... I think I've got it!

Melody: *She wrings her hands, stepping closer to Goku.* You found him? Are we... are we going now?

Vegeta: *He places a hand on Melody's shoulder, surprising her.* Remember, girl. Broly may be your father, but he's also a formidable warrior. Steel yourself.

Goku: *He grins, preparing for Instant Transmission.* Everyone ready? Let's go meet Broly!

King Kai: *His antennae droop slightly.* Wait, don't I get a goodbye? Or at least a chance to tell my Saiyan walk into a bar joke?

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