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The z gang had gathered over at Master Roshi's for a dinner party. The music was good, the food was better, but the usual stragglers were late again. Trunks answered the doorbell.

"Hey, Yamcha. What's up with you!"

The bandit grinned. "Everything's cool, Trunks. I know I haven't called about our sparring sessions lately."

The demi-saiyan waved him in. "Yeah, I was beginning to think you were ducking me."

"Nah, not me. Where's everyone? I hear the music."

"Down in the rec room. Chaotzou went crazy with the cooking, we've got loads of food. Our new garbage disposal is clearing away all excess debris."

Yamcha laughed, his face incredulous. "Garbage disposal? What in heck are you talking about?"

Trunks cracked up. "The living garbage disposal, a certain saiyan!"

"Goku! I should have known..."

The two men headed downstairs. Trunks snickered as they joined the party.

"You know it, Yamcha. He wouldn't miss the first plate handed out!"

****

Yamcha said his hellos before glancing over at Goku. Everyone was engaged in lively conversation, eating, or playing pool. The large screen monitor was on but no one seemed to notice.

He smiled gently in the direction of his lover. As if sensing him through the crowd, Goku stopped eating and glanced over his way, warmth sparkling in his dark eyes.

The bandit went over to the table. "Hey, Goku."

The saiyan gave him a thumbs up. "You look good, Yamcha. Have some food!"

"Sure—"

Someone slapped his back hard. Tien. "So, the mystery man graces us with his presence, hmm?"

Yamcha made a face. "Now what are you talking about!"

The bald warrior grinned, shrugged. "Hell, you've dropped out of sight the last couple of weeks. I thought you'd gone off planet or something."

Yamcha snorted. "Oh, fun-eee. Like you couldn't pick up a receiver and call."

Master Roshi shouted over the din. "Hey, everybody, check this out!" he sat eating on the couch, watching the large screen monitor.

Bulma waved frantically. "Yeah, cut the music. This is wild, check out the news!"

Gohan carried his plate over. "What's all the excitement?"

Even Piccolo floated over out of curiosity. "News? Why's that important now?"

Roshi grunted, annoyed. "If you'd all shut up for two seconds, you'd know. Now everybody, get over here!"

Yamcha sensed someone behind him, feeling the small hairs on his neck bristle. He spun around. Vegeta. The saiyan prince glared at him wordlessly.

"Got something to say?"

"Nothing that you could handle."

"Don't bet on it."

"Hey, you two!" Goku shouted, sensing trouble brewing. "Come watch this."

Vegeta gave Yamcha a sidelong glance as he sidled past. "We'll be talking eventually."

Yamcha snorted. "Count on it."

****

Even Chaotzou came downstairs to watch with everyone, putting his endless cooking on hold.

"What's so special about the news tonight, guys?" he piped up.

"Find a seat and squeeze in, little guy" Tien told him. "Seems like a local story has become national news!"

Chi Chi settled in a nearby chair near Gohan. "What could it be, though? I haven't heard anything."

"Ah, probably a promo for a new movie or something—" Krillen shrugged.

"QUIET!!" Roshi bellowed, pointing at the screen.

A network logo flashed across the screen, fading into a local scene taped earlier. The news media was on display everywhere, talking to crowds of people. Several vans had motion cameras giving zoom views of multiple interviews.

"Hey, everybody, isn't that Rickman's Park?" Gohan was surprised.

"Sure is" Goku answered. "But what's the commotion, I wonder?"

A well coifed woman in a red pantsuit faced the camera. <<This is Melanie Richarson, Television news 13. Here in South City, we've gathered at Rickman's Park to investigate reports of strange sightings as of late...>>

"Sightings of what?" Tien wondered.

<<Numerous reports over the last few days claim the existence of a so-called 'wolf' man. Eyewitness team has spoken to several locals for their opinions...>>>

Krillen made a face. "A wolf man? C'mon!"

The cameras panned to several groupings of citizens, all in some state of agitation and excitement. Another reporter phased in.

<<And this is Ken Dodson, on the spot live. This group with me claims to have seen a strange creature lurking about the area at night. Excuse me, ma'am, do you have any information?>>

A tall, harsh looking blonde nearly grabbed the microphone.

<<It was terrible! My husband and I were taking a stroll two nights ago, and we heard some strange noises like an animal nearby.>>

<<Did you see anything?>>

<<Not at first. We thought maybe someone's dog got loose, so we cut across the park into some open area. The next thing we knew, there was a loud growl, and this...this THING runs out at us!>>

"Are these people serious?!" Roshi couldn't believe his ears.

Trunks chuckled. "A 'thing'. Yeah, right."

Dodson frowned. <<You called it a 'thing.' Could you describe it?>>

The woman shook her head in amazement. <<Frankly, we freaked out. The thing leaped from the bushes and crouched on the ground. It looked like a man, but wasn't. It had red eyes, and all this wild hair—>>

<<Ma'am, your story is fantastic—>>

<<It's no story! The creature's hair was black and spikey...it had a tail, too! It snarled at us with sharp teeth...>>

<<What happened then?>>

<<What do you think happened? We ran like hell!>>

Dodson faced the camera again. <<This is just one of the amazing stories we've received down here. Now over to Gary at our other location. Take it away...>>>

Another group of people being interviewed flashed the screen. A bearded, heavyset man in a grey suit spoke.

<<Thanks, Ken. And I have more eyewitnesses here—>>

"More goof balls, if you ask me" Tien snorted. "Boy, people have too much spare time on their hands!"

<<This is Gary Iberson, continuing with the story. These good people live in the immediate area, and also claim a sighting. And your name, sir?>>

Gohan pointed in shock. "Hey, that's old man Hackershack!"

Chi Chi scolded him. "Gohan, I've told you to stop calling him 'old man'—"

"SSSHHH!!" Roshi shushed them. "I want to hear these screwballs."

Yamcha frowned at a memory. He glanced about the room, noting Vegeta had moved up and was watching the screen intensely.

An elderly couple edged up into the camera. Iberson pointed the mike their way.

<<Now you've seen the creature as well?>>

The old man answered first. <<That's right. We thought living in a quiet, rural area would be safe. Normally not too much happens around here. But the other night I was scared witless!>>

<<What happened?>>

<<Been livin' out in these woods for fifty years now. I've heard stories and legends, but—>>

<<Sir, if you could just get to the point—>>

Withered hands waved around wildly. <<Went fishing three nights ago, about four in the mornin'. Anyways, I hear some splashing in the marshes. All of a sudden this wild thing flies up outta the water, red eyes glowin' like hot coals. So I got my gun and shot at it!>>

Murmurs in the crowd. Iberson stared in shock. <<Did you hit it?>>

<<Don't think so, but it dropped low and swam off. I could see a tail waving over the water, leavin' a wake.>>

<<When the creature popped up...did you see it's face?>>

The old man pulled his chin. <<Yeah...it was young...big. Real muscular, with all this black spiky hair a stickin' up all over.>>

His wife piped up. <<Tell them about the teeth!>>

<<Oh, yeah. It had big fangs, hanging down, like this>> he pulled his lips and made a gesture.

Chi Chi shook her head. "This is the most ridiculous—"

Yamcha rested his chin in his hands. "No medication."

The reporter spoke to the group he was interviewing. <<You all have similar stories?>>

"What a load of bull...why are they making this a national story?!" Krillen wanted to know.

"Yeah, it's probably some geek running around in a costume, looking for publicity" Bulma sniffed.

"Maybe" Vegeta said shortly. They turned and stared at him.

"What do you mean?" Krillen asked. "You don't seriously believe this, do you?"

The saiyan prince shrugged. "Not necessarily. Watch the rest."

"I still say it's a hoax!" Chi Chi insisted.

"Chi Chi, will you please be quiet?" Roshi pleaded. "Someone else is talking—"

<<<And you, madam. What's your story?>>>

Another woman, a punker with orange hair and black lipstick spoke up.

<<Man, I don't scare easy, but that thing wigged me out!>>>

Tien jerked a thumb at the screen. "I bet the creature ran first!" Gohan and Chaotzou snickered.

Goku scratched his head. "What's the point of these fantastic stories? I don't get it."

"I don't either" Bulma commented. "Besides, nobody does orange hair anymore."

Piccolo finally commented. "Let's just say their credibility leaves a lot to be desired. Where's the proof of this so called 'wolf' man?"

The punker pointed at the camera. <<I say it's a conspiracy by the government...I bet they got human experiments running around out there!>>>

Vegeta sneered. "I suspect she may be one of them. Arrula, I've never heard such nonsense in my life!"

Roshi laughed. "That's for sure. The only thing running wild here are imaginations!"

Gohan looked over at Goku. "Dad, do you really think there's a wolf man in the woods?"

Goku snorted in disdain. "That's highly unlikely, to say the least. I put it in the same category as the tooth fairy."

Trunks agreed. "All I see are a bunch of people standing around telling stories. They haven't proven anything!"

Bulma agreed. "Yeah, that woman is nutso" she waved circles around her head.

"Maybe so, but it wouldn't be the first time the government has lied" Yamcha pointed out. "Not that I believe these fruitcakes."

Another man grabbed the mike. <<I seen it, too. The wolfman walked right up and shook my hand!>>

<<Everyone, please calm down. Surely you've reported these sightings to the police—>>

A rawboned teenager squeezed into the camera shot. <<Damn right! That freak shot laser eye beams at me. I barely escaped with my life!>>

"He 'escaped,' all right" Tien agreed wholeheartedly.

"Kami!!" Chi Chi held her head. "What a bunch of idiots!"

Iberson tried to gain control of the unruly mob, in vain. He made a motion to his crew.

Tien held his sides in laughter. "I'd be embarrassed covering this story!"

More wild claims were shouted from the group as the telecast turned into chaos.

<<It's another alien invasion! Remember what happened a few years ago?!>>

<<It could be a missing link!>>

Trunks rolled his eyes. "The missing links are all at the park!"

<<Nah, some dude just forgot to shave.>>

<<I winged it with my moose rifle! It howled and ran off in the dark...>>

"Lunatics" Piccolo stated.

<<I seen him swingin' from a tree!>>

Another old man pushed his way forward, pulling at his collar. <<See right here? Dang wolfman bit me in the neck! I gotta get rabies shots—>>

"More moronic by the minute" Goku commented, annoyed.

"Yeah" Yamcha pouted. "Why do they let all the patients out at once?"

The transmission was cut and returned to the main news station.

"Thank goodness" Roshi sighed. "I've had enough stupid for one night."

Chaotzou pointed. "Wait, there's more."

After a brief announcement and commercial break, the news anchor appeared at the studio location.

<<This is news anchor Reme Fitcharles, station 13. Due to a developing situation at Rickman's park, our crews found it necessary to redirect the signal back to our main station—>>

"Those people are nuts" Gohan said, munching a chicken leg.

<<Although no proof exists currently of this supposed 'wolfman', authorities are concerned there could be a correlation between this recently reported phenomenon and the verified sighting of giant creatures seen rampaging outside the Keenland District two weeks ago...>>

Pairs of eyes trained on the saiyans in grim silence. Chi Chi and Gohan stared, confused.

"What's with you guys?" Gohan was curious.

"That's what I want to know. What happened?" Chi Chi demanded.

Roshi waved her off. "Wait. This may be important, catch the rest of it."

"Hah?" Chi Chi stared at the continuing telecast.

<<The ongoing investigation has revealed no clues as to the purpose of the assault, only descriptions of large, ape like creatures. Their whereabouts are currently unknown, and speculation about their origin continues. Officials caution that the ape sightings are not officially recognized by the military, although interviews are being conducted as we speak. Environmentalists estimate the monstrous behemoths have caused approximately three million dollars in damage.>>

Gohan stared wide eyed at his father. "Dad—"

Goku's face was closed as he stared at the screen. "Not now, Gohan."

Trunks glanced over at Vegeta. The ouji curled a lip.

"Well, boy? You have something to say?"

The demi-saiyan sighed. "I don't know."

"Then stop staring."

Bulma coughed. "Ah...punch, anyone?"

****

Chi Chi frowned at her estranged husband. "Goku. Why has the party gone dead all of a sudden?"

The tall saiyan sat back, his mood clearly ruined. "Nothing. Forget it, Chi Chi."

"No, I won't forget it! Are you telling me those idiots are worth ruining the party over?"

Bulma intervened. "Uh, Chi Chi. Didn't you hear about the giant ape attack awhile ago? It was on every major network."

The brunette shrugged. "I was out of town, and there were intermittent power outages in my father's neighborhood. So what about the giant apes? Are they real?"

Trunks swallowed, choosing his words carefully. "They...ah...were seen by a lot of people, although there doesn't seem to be any documentation—"

Chi Chi folded her arms in annoyance. "So in other words, more crackpots claim to have seen something that doesn't exist."

"No" Roshi interrupted. "Chi Chi, don't you remember anything about the rumors of giant apes from years ago?"

Goku and Vegeta glared at him.

Dark eyes looked around in thought. "Vaguely. But supposedly the ape disappeared, right? Is this what they're reporting again, the same creature?"

"Yeah" Tien was sullen. "But for the time being, I don't think we have anything to worry about."

Krillen rolled his eyes. "Except for the 'wolfman.'"

Gohan piped up. "If there is one, we need to capture it before it hurts somebody!"

Roshi waved his hands. "Just a minute—"

"ABSOLUTELY NOT" Chi Chi pointed at him. "Gohan, you listen to me. Under NO circumstances will you go after it. If some creature is running around in the woods, let the authorities handle it. We don't even know if it's real!"

"But mom—"

"Gohan" Goku frowned at his son sternly. "Your mother's right. Let's not get carried away here."

Chi Chi huffed. "I'm surprised you actually agree with me on something!"

Goku glowered at her, his features darkening. "Don't start." Their friends exchanged anxious glances at the obvious tension.

"Look, kid" Krillen clapped his shoulder. "I mean, come on. Have you seen a wolfman? I know I haven't!"

"Uh...no?" Gohan shrugged.

"Nor anyone else with a lick of sense" Tien added.

****

Goku went upstairs to refill his plate. Quiet feet followed him.

Preoccupied with loading up on food, the saiyan didn't notice until a hand brushed his shoulder. Startled, he nearly dropped his plate.

"Yamcha! Don't do that."

The bandit smiled. "Sorry. It's just that I'm concerned about you."

"Me? What for?"

A sigh. "The descriptions those doofballs were giving...seemed awfully familiar."

Goku piled potato salad on his plate. "How so?"

A warm hand covered the saiyan's. "Look at me, please?" the voice was pleading.

Goku put down his plate immediately. Soft eyes flashed at his lover. "I'd love to."

The bandit blushed, his voice dropping. "Cut it out, will you? What I mean is...I was thinking back to that night..."

The saiyan smiled seductively, edging forward. "Oh?" a thumb traced Yamcha's lower lip. "Which one?"

Yamcha pulled the teasing digit down. "For Kami's sake, someone could walk in!" he hissed.

Goku shrugged. "Don't worry. I'd hear them before they got to the kitchen. Now what's bugging you?"

Dark eyes bored into the saiyan. "The creature they were describing sounded an awful lot like...you."

"Me?! Are you insane!"

"The eyes, the hair...I remember how you looked that night after you returned from the storm."

Goku shook his head in disbelief. "Look. I told you, I almost never go out at night! And why the hell would I be running around in the woods, much less scaring people!"

Yamcha paced. "I know you run for exercise."

Goku threw his hands up. "During the day!"

The bandit eyed him carefully. "I know it sounds fantastic, but the descriptions...it just seems like too much of a coincidence."

"My thoughts exactly" a deep voice rung the air.

Both men turned in surprise, too engrossed in their conversation to notice they weren't alone.

"Vegeta!" Yamcha spat his name like a curse. "What's your trip, man? You like listening in on private conversations?"

The ouji watched him boredly. "Hardly. I've merely come to get another beer."

"Get it and go!"

"Baka. You don't order me around!"

Goku stepped between them. "Cool it! There's a party downstairs, and I don't want anything to spoil it. Is that clear?"

"Whatever" Vegeta rummaged through the refrigerator. "I am concerned about those bizarre reports, however."

Goku folded his arms. "Well, I'm not. I'll tell you the same thing I told Yamcha. Why would I be running around in the woods frightening people? It's ridiculous to even suggest!"

"Hn" Vegeta glanced at the fuming Yamcha. "Your boyfriend here is justifiably worried."

"Go climb a tree, monkey!"

Eyes like coals burned dangerously as Vegeta's tail puffed. "Our business will be settled at a time of my choosing, onore. Right now Kakarot is my main concern."

"Nice to know we have a common interest."

"Do you want me to leave the room?" Goku was sarcastic. "I've a party to join downstairs!"

The ouji looked him over with open curiosity. "Kakarot, are you certain about not being oozaru the last few days?"

Goku settled somewhat. "Hai, don't you think I'd know?"

Black eyes narrowed. "Would you? Think."

Yamcha stared at both of them. "Hey! What's the deal...do you know something, Vegeta? Spill it!"

The ouji smiled slowly. "As you may have noticed, 'control' and 'oozaru' don't exactly go hand in hand. The other phase is far more unpredictable than the were-ape."

"Oh no" Yamcha was crestfallen. "That means—"

"It means nothing!" Goku snatched his plate angrily and stormed past them. "Stand here and speculate all you want, but I'm going back to the party. If you want to believe a bunch of harebrained yahoos on TV, that's your business!"

The two men watched him leave. "You all but accused him!" Yamcha pointed at Vegeta.

The ouji folded his arms and continued to stare at the door. "Time will tell who's right."

****

It was a quiet ride home in the car for the Son family. Gohan was restless.

"Hey, can I turn on the radio?"

"What station?" Goku asked.

"Oh, I don't care. Anything with some good music."

"I'll do it, Goku, you're driving." Chi Chi adjusted the dial.

BZZRRTT. <<...And on the local front...people everywhere are relaying fantastic stories about the so called 'wolfman'. ..>>

Chi Chi rolled her eyes. "Not this again! I'll try another station—"

BZZRRTT. <<...Speculation continues to run high this evening over the actual existence of a man wolf creature seen lurking in the woods outside of South City...>>

Chi Chi angrily moved the dial again. "Why don't these idiots give it up—"

<<...Our station downtown has been bombarded with emails from concerned citizens, many of whom are out purchasing occult items known to repulse wolf like creatures...>>>

"Man, everyone's coming apart!" Gohan commented.

Goku was angry. "Talk about ignorant!!"

Chi Chi muttered, trying the dial once more.

BZZRRTT. <<...And scientists deny the possibility of such a creature evolving at this juncture. Over the next few weeks, we will interview various evolutionists with their own theories...>>>

Another flick of the dial.

BZZRRTT. <<...Local authorities plan to have research teams comb all isolated areas and recommend citizens use caution and common sense, especially at night. The hotline number for any reported sighting is...>>>

Chi Chi turned the radio off. "It's hopeless!"

"They're going to start a full scale panic!" Goku insisted. "Are they crazy? How can the media be so irresponsible!"

"Maybe it's a publicity stunt" Gohan replied. "But what if there really is a wolf man?"

"Gohan, that's ENOUGH!!" Goku yelled, his temper blown. The demi-saiyan cringed on the back seat.

"Sorry, dad..."

"You didn't have to yell at him!" Chi Chi shouted. "He didn't do anything. What's wrong with you, anyway?! You've been angry ever since the party!"

Goku bit down a retort and stared ahead in silence.

****

When they got out of the car, Goku tossed Chi Chi the door keys. "Go on inside."

Chi Chi blinked. "What?"

"You heard me. I'll be back later."

Chi Chi stood in front of him. "Oh no you don't, mister. I know exactly what you're planning on doing!"

Gohan's eyes lit up. "Dad! You're going after the wolf man, aren't you? I want to go!"

Goku stared at his son in exasperation. "For the last time, there isn't any wolf man! Now go inside with your mother!"

Gohan protested. "But dad, I want to help—"

Goku covered his eyes. "Look. I just need some time to be alone. That's it! No adventure, and no wolf man. Got it?!"

Chi Chi was silent a moment. Something's really got him on edge. She turned to their son.

"Gohan, go inside. I need to talk to your father a moment."

The demi-saiyan looked both his parents over and chose the lesser of two evils. "Okay" he said glumly, taking the keys.