Chapter 1: Curtain Call

The arena surrounded from all sides by towering bleachers continued to shake violently, the massive power up radiating from Vegetto as the Potara fusion continued to let out a thunderous roar. His clenched fists rose up, and sparks of electricity rapidly swirled around his golden aura as his hair suddenly faded into the iconic golden hue of a Super Saiyan, along with his eyes turning a distinct turquoise.

The aura suddenly exploded outward from Vegetto's base, followed shortly by a blinding light that shot out in every direction. Physio cried out, the storm force winds easily toppling the machine flipping backwards and sending him flying through the nearby stands and out onto the city streets.

The crowd's awes and shocked gasps filled the air, each spectator watching with wide eyes at the golden fighter left standing in the ring. Many began to erupt into a panic, surprised at the fact that there is now a second golden haired warrior, and that the new warrior displayed even more power than the original.

Vegetto's smirk widened, letting out a low chuckle as he lowered his arms down to his sides.

"Call me Super Veg-"

He blinked, staring at the empty ring. The Potara fusion glanced around in confusion, attempting to locat where Physio had gone. He soon locked his eyes on the massive humanoid sized whole in the nearby wall, and instantly reached up to pinch the bridge of his nose in annoyance.

"You've got to be kidding. A little light show, and the robot's already halfway into the downtown area..."

Vegetto grunted in frustration, glancing away as he felt the World Tournament announcer cautiously grab onto his left arm. Once he was comfortable with Vegetto's violent aura and that he was still standing, the announcer hoisted Vegetto's arm up and addressed the crowd with a thunderous voice.

"And the winner is Vegetto!"

The crowd remained dumbfounded, their jaws still reaching down to the benches as they continued to gasp in shock and horrow. Vegetto then shrugged his arm, making his way down the steps and back towards the hut with crossed arms.

"What a waste."


Goku grinned from ear to ear as he hopped down from the window, taking off in a sprint for where Vegetto had entered the hut from. He laughed, quickly leaping forward and latching onto the Potara fusion's leg.

"Hey, good job son! That was a great match!"

Vegetto smiled down at Goku, pulling him off his leg.

"Thanks Kakarot. But next time, don't let Mr. Satan tell you that you aren't allowed to enter the adult division, alright?"

Goku nodded enthusiastically.

"Oh don't worry! I wish I could fight in your tournament right now!"

Vegetto nodded.

"So do I. Without you the only competition I have is-"

"Our next match will be between Gogeta and Pan!"

Vegetto nearly toppled over, the shock apparent in his expression.

"What?"


Pan blinked in confusion, making her way up the steps and into the ring at the announcer's call. She furrowed her brow, the name of her opponent distinctly ringing many bells in her mind.

Gogeta...that's not an ordinary name. It sounds just like Vegeta...weird...

The young Saiyan stood in the middle of the ring, pondering her thought. However, a soft "fzzt" caught her attention and Pan glanced up to see the source.

Now standing within a few short feet from Pan, the fusion known as Gogeta stood looming over her. His eyes were slightly narrowed, and he frowned down at her.

"Pan, I'd like you to forfeit please."

Pan's eyes narrowed, ignoring the strange duel voice that came from the man and glared up at the fusion.

"And what makes you think I'm just going to back down, tough guy? You don't look so scary to me!"

In response, a golden aura rapidly shot up from Gogeta's feet, engulfing the Saiyan in its glow as the fusion rapidly transformed into a Super Saiyan. The strong winds began to pulse out from the fusion, while Pan's eyes widened in shock and she instinctively took a step back.

The crowd immediately erupted into a shocked panic at the sight of yet another golden haired fighter, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.


"Sorry about the wait!"

Goten laughed as he took his seat opposite from Valese, placing the silver tray down onto their table in a rushed panic. The two were dining out at a local hamburger joint, and Goten reached over to the tray to pick up his cheeseburger.

Valese smiled down at the sandwich, before turning her attention up to Goten.

"Ohh! A ham sandwich! I've never had one of these before!"

Goten laughed, leaning back in his seat.

"Actually, it's called a hamburger!"

Valese's smiled widened, beaming up at Goten.

"It smells really good! But I don't see a knife or a fork around the plate, so how do they expect me to eat this?"

Goten broke out into a fit of laughter once again, holding up the burger to his mouth.

"Allow me to demonstrate!"

The young Saiyan prepared to bite into the food, but stopped at the sound of Valese's urging tone.

"Goten, look! Something strange is happening on the TV!"

Goten blinked, turning around to face the television mounted up on the wall at the top cornor of the bar. The entire diner had turned to face it, watching the screen with wide eyes at the report.

"Breaking News at the 31st World Martial Arts Tournament! The first two rounds of the tournament electrify the crowd as two warriors show their golden power off to the world, displaying enough raw power to eliminate their opponents in one single blow!"

Goten watched the screen in shock, which showed an upclose shot of the Potara Fusion, Vegetto, eliminating Physio in their match by sending him flying out to the streets. He blinked, staring at the screen as it produced an image of a terrified Pan facing off against the Super Saiyan fusion, Gogeta.

"This footage is brought to you live here today, and it looks like this young female warrior will prove to be no match for the second warrior from this mysterious golden duo!"

Goten rose out of his seat, pulling Valese by the arm as they exited the diner.

"C'mon, we need to get down there. Pan might be in trouble!"


Pan continued to stare in awe struck surprise, her mouth hanging open as she stared into the fusion's tuquoise eyes. Gogeta's serious expression suddenly changed however, and the fusion broke out into a nervous grin as he rubbed the ends of his pointer fingers together.

"So now can you possibly...you know...forfeit?"

Pan slowly nodded.

"Yeah...sure. No...no problem..."

Gogeta's grin widened.

"Great! Thanks Pan, I owe you one!"

Gogeta then suddenly descended back down to his normal state, glancing over to the announcer as he hoisted his arm up.

"Pan forfeits the match! Gogeta wins!"

Turning on his heel after the announcer released the fusion's arm, Gogeta then began to slowly make his way back down the steps that led into the ring and towards the main hut. Pan, however, quickly ran forward and called out to him.

"Wait, who are you?"

Gogeta glanced over his shoulder, raising an eyebrow.

"Didn't you hear the announcer? I'm Gogeta..."

Pan grunted.

"I meant, where did you come from?"

Gogeta shrugged his shoulders.

"From a different timeline. Can't say when it was, but you know how time travel is..."

Pan's eyes remained wide, standing at the edge of the ring as she watched the fusion disappear into the hut.