New Readers: This is not a story about a Mary Sue. The story is an epic about the DBZ characters in as Canon of a format as I could manage. However, I assure you this will be unlike most epics that you have read. It is full of suspense, intrigue, and character development. DBZ left a lot of things unknown and open and I have tried to fill out the feelings of different characters and make them into real sentient human beings. If you enjoy this type of story then you will love this one. Please give it a try.

Old Readers: As you know, this is a repost of the original story that I posted about a year ago. This was my first story and had some serious problems with it so I have gone back and attempt to fix a lot of things up. Several new scenes added and a lot of minute details changed, especially at the end. (Those of you who have read my stories you know the little details always add up.)  There also, MAYBE, two completely new chapters added. I don't know if I can work them in but I have gerunds of two chapters that were scrapped because of lack of interest on my part. I will try to add these in.

Disclaimer: DBZ does not belong to me but rather rich little Japanese business men.

Chikyuu: Into the Rising Sun

Chapter 1: The Celestial Warden

One year after Majin Buu…

On a beautiful round planet in one of the realms of the afterlife lived a being known as Supreme Kai. It was his duty as the last Kaio-shin and Guardian of the Eastern portion of the galaxy to look out for the well being for all the peoples of this particular galaxy. It was a pretty tough job since there were always those who destroyed things for their own personal gain, but luckily, now that Majin Buu was taken care of there wouldn't be a power that the forces of good couldn't handle.

It was another perfect day on the little planet, but then again, all days were perfect there. Yet while Supreme Kai reflected on the defeat of Buu one year and some number of months prior, something ominous was occurring on that very planet.

In a small grove not far from where the Supreme Kai was meditating, a small flutelike melody began playing. As it steadily grew louder it began to be accompanied by a shimmering blue-gold light. With a sudden flash, the music, along with the light, vanished. In its place stood a woman of above average height wrapped in a tattered cloak of a darkish tan color. Without a second of hesitation, she picked up where Supreme Kai's ki was and disappeared.

The sound of a twig snapping brought Supreme Kai out of his musings instantly. Whirling around to see who could possibly have snuck up on him brought into his sight a woman of astonishing beauty. She was humanoid, with darkish blond hair and a single braided and blue lock slung across her shoulder. A small, perfect, nose was delicately accentuated by her cheeks and her crystal blue eyes seemingly were judging HIS worth.

Yet, it was not her face that shocked Supreme Kai, but rather her regalia, or perhaps her body. She wore a suit of armor similar to those of the Saiya-jin or Freeza's hooligans. Its gray-white surface had obviously seen years of use, but yet it could still be worn in any Emperor's court and be thought of as "brand spankin new". A strange symbol was engraved on the upper-left breast of the armor. Strangely enough, though she wore black leggings and your seemingly average Saiya-jin boots, she wore no gloves and her worn tan cloak most definitely did not match the rest of her outfit. One other thing struck Supreme Kai as shocking, the fact that he could sense no ki from her. It was as if she wasn't a living being. Yet, it was as clear as the sky they were standing under that this woman possessed some incredible power. Her being there was ample proof of that. As his eyes drifted over her, it was apparent that there was another shocker as well, a brown furry belt that fit snuggly across her waist.

"You are a Saiya-jin??" gasped Supreme Kai, "I knew more of you survived, but none of them even remotely resembled you."

"Astute of you to make that connection Supreme Kai", chuckled the woman, "I am indeed a Saiya-jin. A hybrid, as you can probably see. However, I didn't survive Vegetai-sei's destruction, but that's irrelevant. More importantly, I am the Celestial Warden, Mara."

This announcement shocked Supreme Kai to the very core of the being. The Celestial Warden was the being that guarded the entire universe and was only a few steps below God, the creator, himself. What could possibly bring her here to speak with him?

"An EVENT is about to occur," She spoke as if reading his mind, "It is imperative that this EVENT take place as the creator intended and that the forces of evil, of Sateon, do not twist it to their diabolical ends."

"An Event?" questioned Supreme Kai with confusion written all over his purple face.

"You don't know what an Event is?" boggled the Celestial Warden.

"Sorry, but I've never experienced an Event."

"Of course, Buu must have ingested the other Kaio-shins before they could have brought you up to speed," replied Mara, "an Event is a brief period in time that has been specifically designated as a struggle point between God and Sateon. During this time Good and Evil will actively struggle to affect the direction the universe will take. The creator attempts to keep his plan in motion while Sateon attempts to disrupt it. During the Event period a set of decisive moments will occur. The outcome of these moments will shift the course of the universe either towards Good or Evil. I'd compare it to a game, but that trivializes things a little too much. Also you must be aware that once an EVENT is decided then there is no turning back. This happens for every universe. No time travel or any of type of that nonsense is permitted to affect the outcome. Once it is done it is set forevermore."

Supreme Kai sat motionless for a few moments while the Celestial Warden scrutinized him carefully. She was not sure if this Kaio-Shin would interfere too little or perhaps too much in the scheme of things. Oh well. If he screwed up too much she'd have at least 10 years to try to sort things out. If push comes to shove, she could interfere directly, but only AFTER the event began and went the way it SHOULD. Otherwise Paradox would keep her bound to the upper layers of heaven and that would be most unfortunate.

"What must I do?" inquired Supreme Kai.

"Despite the conversion of Majin Buu, the power of evil is still greater than good in the universe at the moment. You must gather the warriors of light and prepare them. I do suggest that you hurry. We have less than 3 years before Paradox locks the time stream for every dimension. You will know when the EVENT begins. It will be a near crippling tragedy for your forces, this much I know. Enlist the Saiya-jin to your service Supreme Kai, and train them well."

With that said Mara simply vanished in a blaze of golden light.

"WAIT!!!! I have more questions. What tragedy?? Who is the enemy??" cried Kaio-shin. With a heavy sigh Kaio-shin quickly sought out Emna-Daio's Ki. He'd have to sort things out with the various Kais and Lord Emna. Not to mention that they should really be warned about what was going on as well.

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