Summary: An ancient enemy is stirring, its power gathering.
After a billion years, the incarnation of Darkness is preparing
to strike once more, and this time, the Gods will not be enough
to stop him.
Amidst the ever-growing shadow of malevolents, existence must
unite, or all its people are finished for good. Can the Z
fighters find it in themselves to push aside differences, unite
with enemies, and rise to the task that only gods could
previously?
From the Shadows: Part I: Discoveries
"So, their are other universes out there besides this one?" Goku
asked again, in an attempt to process this startling revelation.
"Yes, indeed," Whis afirmed, having just come over from eating
his fill.
"Wow..." Goku said in astonishment. "And all this time-all the
enemies we've faced...they're from only this universe..."
"Indeed, and I am the god of Creation. I create universes. Whis
explained.
"Must be a fun job..." Goku scratched the back of his head in his
usual way again.
"Yes, it most certainly is." Whis replied. "We really must be
off now, perhaps we'll see you again sometime, Goku."
"That'll be awesome!" He exclaimed, jumping up and down in
excitement as the two deities took flight, and vanished with a
speed far beyond anything he had seen before today.
They reappeared some twenty minutes later.
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They gasped at what they saw before them.
Boons and orbetting planets alike were completely vanguished.
The temple itself was no better-its holy presence completely and
utterly ruined with blasts and chunks of land that were floating
in space.
"Wh-what...the? How-how did...this...?" Beerus was in a state
beyond shock-such was the shock-that he almost fainted.
Whis was barely faring any better-but unlike Beerus, Whis knew
exactly-or at least had his suspisions-of who had done this-had
cast the Hakaishin Temple into utter ruin. He floated forwards,
glimpsing a piece of paper that had obviously been left there,
and quickly snatched it up.
Beware.
My return is in motion.
None shall stop me now.
Yours truly.
HERRAIDOUS.
Whis shook his head to clear it. This could not be happening-not
now! This could not be happening...
Elsewhere...
Cell fired energy blast after energy blast at this new mysterious
being who had just appeared out of nowhere.
Frieza, the Ginyu force, Babidi, Dabura, PuiPui, and the rest of
Babidi's minions along with all the grunts from the PTO had
already vanished. Cooler and King Cold were soon to follow.
Now Cell found himself desperate-and he did the only thing he
could-use Instant Transmission to escape to the SUPREME World of
the Kaioshin.
To say that Old Ki and Kibito Ki were startled would be the
understatement of the century.
"Wh-what are you doing here?" Old Ki stuttered in complete
astonishment.
"What?" The bio-android snapped in response. "Didn't you "GODS"
just see what was happening in Hell? Or do you not take notice of
such matters?" Cell's face quickly took on a grave expression
though. "To make long short, something is very wrong. Something
that made Jenemba's energy look balevolent compared to this."
Whis also noticed the same thing-all the energy signatures in
Hell and around the universe that were malevolent in some way had
just...vanished. What is he up to? Unless...he's going for it
all this time-he's absorbing all the evil energy signatures into
himself!
At that point, Whis knew he had to focus on one thing and one
thing only: preparation.
So it was that Beerus and Whis scrapped together what was left of
their home-and rebuilt as best they could from what was left.
"Beerus", Whis began. "I know who this is-and what his
intensions are."
"What?" He asked grimly. "What are his intensions for attacking
this universe-the seventh universe?"
"Your universe is in grave danger, Beerus. Grave danger indeed."
He showed Beerus the letter.
"Wh-what? Return?"
"Yes. Yes Beerus. He is far more ancient than even you-or,
indeed, any Hakaishin or Kaioshin."
"Just who is this?"
"Herraidous, Darkness incarnation. He is otherwise known as
Evil."
Cell was contemplating. Who was this? And what were his
motives-what could he gain by absorbing all the malevolent energy
signatures around him? One thing was certain: he had not the
slightest idea of what was going on.
Earth...
Goku suddenly heard a sharp voice in his mind-in contrast to
Kibito Ki's joking, happy voice, this time, it was one that
instantly commanded attention.
Have you felt the same thing I have?
Yes, Goku said seriously. All the energy signatures that are the
most tainted have...vanished...
Exactly. And we have no idea what is happening. Cell just
escaped-used Instant Transmission to come up here.
What? Goku snapped-quite the opposite from his usual easy-going
attitude. "Is he causing any kind of trouble? How can he even
escape from Hell?
Because the new energy - the being who absorbed everyone tainted
in the universe - messed with the order of the dimensions. Cell
cut in the telepathic conversation. Lucky for you, Goku, I am
not causing any chaos. If I did, you could not do anything to
stop me - Buu was down here for only a few weeks before he was
reincarnated, but even still, I seized the chance. I fought him
over and over, each time, my strength grew immensely. I am now
stronger than him, and could easily destroy all of Other World.
Fear not, however. I will not - after seeing Jero in Hell -
uphold some weekling's desires. If I choose to do anything, it
will be of my own consent.
Kibito Ki made himself known once again. If Yemma wishes, he
can, under the circumstances, bring someone back to life. The
reason he didn't with you was because there was not a known
threat that he could make out when you returned for that day.
Old Ki gave his life to you simply because there was not enough
time - Majin Buu was about to eradicate all resistance, and you
would've been the only one left.
Hmm...makes sense...I suppose.
Yes, Kibito Ki responded, it does, but we need to prepare.
A/N: Hey everyone! Welcome to the first installment of Return of
Evil!
I hope you've enjoyed this first chapter, because we've got an
incredible journey ahead of us, so welcome to the rocky ride!