Author's Note: I have more story ideas than I'll ever have time to write. Rather than keeping them to myself, I have decided to share some of the ones that got beyond just an idea, as-is. This "story" will be for story fragments and plots too short to stand on their own, for series other than Sonic the Hedgehog.

The concept for the story this chapter: What if Master Roshi had got his wish to fight Ran Fuan in Dragonball's first World Martial Arts Tournament?

"Be Careful What You Wish For"

A Dragonball Fanfic by Chronos the Cat

The twenty-first Tenka'ichi Budokai—the "Strongest Under the Heavens" World Martial Arts Tournament…

The preliminaries have been fought, and the contestants whittled down to eight: Namu-San ("Nam")… "Kaiju" Giran… Bacterian… Yamcha, the Desert Bandit… Kuririn ("Krillan")… Son Goku… Ran Fuan… and Jackie Chun (Master Roshi, the Turtle Hermit)…

Now, the Announcer called the contestants in to determine the matches…

"Er- Ahem."

"Yes, Mr. Chun?"

"I'd like to fight this young lady."

"I-I… but… that isn't done…"

"Oh, come now. What would be the harm?"

"B-but…"

Jackie walked up closer to the Announcer, and whispered, "I'll give you three classic issues of Playboy…"

"Now, see here!"

The monk holding the box of lots was standing right behind the Announcer, and hearing this, dropped the box in shock.

Uh-Oh Jackie (Roshi) thought.

"Make it four and you've got a deal," the monk said eagerly. Chun and the Announcer collapsed.

"We now commence the twenty-first Tenka'ichi Budokai!!!

"The matches shall be as follows: Round one is Bacterian versus Kururin. Round two is Jakie Chun versus Ran Fuan. Round three—Yamcha versus Namu-San. And round four will be Son Goku versus "Kaiju" Giran!"

…Now, let the games begin!"

Round One:

Krillan and Bacterian stepped up onto the platform, and prepared to fight. Even before the gong was struck, Bacterian's smell was working on his opponent, wearing him down… When the match truly began, Bacterian began playing even dirtier tricks (and I mean dirty literally). Krillain seemed doomed… until Goku reminded him that he didn't have a nose. After that, Krillain quickly brought the fragrant brute to his knees…

Round Two:

"Match number two features contestants Jackie Chun and Ran Fuan!"

The young lady and the old man stepped into the ring…

"Be gentle with me!" Ran Fuan requested with an innocent voice and a shy yet seductive smile.

Chun gave a crazy-old-man smile, and said, "Don't worry, my dear! Jackie'll treat you real well!"

The announcer cried, "Round two, begin!"

Chun stood there calmly (not in any battle stance), taking in his competitor's incredible body. Ran Fuan smiled back, gave a wink, and giggled.

Chun gave another crazy smile. Fantasizing about young women falling for old men, he was thus caught unawares when Ran Fuan launched herself forward with an incredible burst of speed.

"Eh?" Chun cried at the last moment, as Ran Fuan swung her leg toward his neck.

It seemed too late for him, but, displaying speed even more incredible than Ran Fuan's (and flexibility beyond that of most people a fourth his age), he leaned back, causing the kick to miss.

Ran Fuan was startled by this, but didn't let it stop her. She continued attacking, so fast the crowd could barely keep up—but Chun kept dodging. Finally, she stepped back a few paces to catch her breath.

"Wow, you're pretty fast!" Ran Fuan exclaimed. "And here I thought I'd have an easy victory."

"Underestimated me, did you? Thought I was just an old man?"

"Of course not. No ordinary old man could have made it through the preliminary rounds. But then, I'm no ordinary girl either—how else could I have made it through?"

"Yes indeed, we're quite a pair." Chun cackled.

"Mm-hm," Ran Fuan agreed sweetly. She began walking in closer, swaying her hips seductively. Chun just grinned and stared stupidly, as she put one arm on his shoulder, and slowly embraced him.

The Announcer, jaw hanging low, and sunglasses askew, was speechless. Yamcha and Kururin were equally taken aback by this development, while Namu couldn't bring himself to watch. Goku was just confused.

Over in the stands, Oolong was wondering, How does he get all the luck?!, and Bulma was looking disgusted.

Sensing her opponent was completely off guard, Ran Fuan kneed Chun in the groin, punched him in the gut, then, before he could recover or even react, picked him up and tossed him out of the ring.

As Chun landed, face first, tearing up the grass, Ran Fuan laughed maniacally.

After a long pause, the Announcer pulled himself together, and announced, "Ran Fuan wins by ring out! …Oh, that's gotta hurt!"

Chun pulled himself to his feet, dirt clinging to his face, and moaned, "I'm all right…"

When he looked over at Ran Fuan, she pulled down her right lower eyelid and stuck out her tongue at him.

Chun sighed. "It figures…"

Preview of Things to Come:

Round Three:

Yamcha verses Namu…

Round Four:

Goku versus Giran… Goku asleep.. rough fight… Merry-Go-Round Gum… tail grows, gives strength to break free… tests strength on wall, Giran surrenders.

Round Five:

Krillan vs Ran Fuan

Hmm… hard to say…

Round six:

Yamcha vs Goku.

Cool rematch; Goku wins.

Finals:

Goku vs Krillan or Ran Fuan.

(Goku would beat the panties off Ran Fuan… Krillan would be a more interesting fight, but not as funny…)