The Scabs

Prologue/Explanation

This is definitely an alternate universe fic. It will not follow any DBZ storyline from the show, but I will try to keep everyone in character. The story will revolve around Piccolo, since he is my favorite. It starts off right after he and Goku fight in the World Martial Arts Tournament, where Goku gives him a sensu bean as a sort of peace offering. Piccolo's heart has not been softened yet. He is still full of hatred. But that will slowly change as I introduce my newest character. The bond he has with Gohan will be as close to the actual story as possible. ChiChi is not in this. She died giving birth to Gohan. So, Goku and Gohan are alone. However, I will try and work Vegeta into this. It wouldn't seem right without him.

There is a new threat to the Earth. It comes in the form of a race of demons, named Scabs. The name comes from the fact that their bodies are covered in scab like sores. The Scabs found Earth after escaping from their own universe through a portal that is located somewhere on Earth itself. But no one knows where this portal is (yet). Their universe is a Hell like dimension where only the most immoral, cruel and lethal beings are sent after death. The Scabs rule this dimension. So, they are not actually dead themselves. They thrive on pain and destruction. They escaped their world in order to seek new victims..new ways of inflicting pain. They will be cruel and horrible. The people of Earth are aware that something strange is going on, however as humans they remain in denial. Few people survive an encounter with these creatures, but if you do your mind is usually destroyed from the sheer terror. This will be a VERY dark fic. Just to let you know.

Finally, I am not sure of Piccolo's actual age throughout DBZ. So I am not going to address his age at all...he is just Piccolo. Gohan is about 3 years old and Goku is in his early 20's.

So, my story is about to begin. I hope you like it. As always, email me with suggestions or just to chat. Please review!