Trunks flew over the wind swept plains, his thoughts of resentment towards the other Trunks continued. His destination was Mount Paozu, home of both Goten and his brother Gohan, as well as their family.

Trunks wanted to talk to both Gohan and Goten about this situation. Goten was like a brother to him, while Gohan knew the other Trunks, having fought alongside him years ago.

Nearby, Bui flew in the opposite direction. Bui still wore his white hair long. The young man wore a black shirt and blue jeans that both looked abit beat up. Before either could sense the other, the two nearly collided in midair.

"Trunks, I'm glad to see you. I have something urgent I have to talk to you and the others about." Bui said while breathing heavily from the shock of the near-collision.

"Come to Mt. Paozu, I'm sure Gohan and Goten would love to hear about it." Trunks said in a slighty irritated tone.

"Alright, we should get in touch with Vegeta as soon as possible though." Bui said as he followed Trunks as the two young men entered the mountainous region near Goku's historic home.

"We don't need my father." Trunks said flatly.

"He is the strongest on the planet why would you say something like that?" Bui asked, confusion in his voice.

"Just drop it Bui." Trunks said.

Meanwhile Piccolo flew up the ancient structure that was Koren's Tower, breaking the clouds and finally reaching Kami's Lookout.

In all it's many years of existence Kami's Lookout had changed very little. It had been destroyed twice threw out it's history, once by Garlic Jr and a second time by Maijin Buu. Each time it had been wished back by the power of Shenron.

Piccolo flew onto the edge of the ancient structure, landing next to a silent yet reflective Dende, the Earth's current guardian.

"Hello Piccolo, it is good to see you back here, its been too long." Dende said with a smile.

"Yes the lookout is much more pleasant than Hell." Piccolo said half-jokingly, causing Dende to laugh briefly.

"I assume your here to speak about the disturbances in time along with the increase in human aggression?" Dende asked

"I did want to see what you knew about the time-space disturbances, as well as the machine beings that I believe are causing them. However I have something equally as important to talk to you about Dende. We are going to need to revive and overhaul the dragonballs. As much as the Elder Kai might protest, I believe we will soon have need of Earth's Dragonballs again." Piccolo said

"I tried rebuilding the Shenron module again and summoning him back to Earth." Dende said

"Oh? And what happened?" Piccolo said, genuinely curious.

"Shenron told me telepathically that he views his contract terminated because of overuse and the near destruction of the universe. He will not return to being Earth's eternal dragon Piccolo, he refuses." Dende said sadly.

"Shenron has been gone, gone to the same place Goku is now. He does not wish to be responsible for the universe's destruction. That is why he likely doesn't wish to return. But I'm afraid we will need Shenron Dende." Piccolo said.

The overuse of the Dragonballs had built up negative energy which had taken the form of the shadow dragons. Because Shenron unintentionally almost destroyed the universe, the eternal dragon had decided to leave for parts unknown, taking Goku with him.

Whatever Shenron had planned Piccolo could only guess. Long ago, the part of Piccolo that was called Kami had summoned Shenron using a module with a similar shape. When Kami had created the Dragonballs he had assumed Shenron himself was his own creation. Shenron himself even refered to Kami as his creator.

But old memories reminded Piccolo of the truth. Kami had become Shenron's master, in the terms of the contract Kami had made with Shenron and his red sibling before that, Kami would be referred to as the dragon's creator. But Shenron had existed before the creation of Earth's dragonballs. Shenron was a sprit dragon, an eternal dragon, and had existed in a higher plane of existence long before being bound by the dragonballs.

"Piccolo there may be a way." Dende said

"To revive Earth's Dragonballs?" Piccolo asked

"Yes, if there is a way Kohryu would know it." Dende said with a hopeful tone.

Unknown to either Dende or Piccolo, they were being observed.

In Gentech's hidden headquarters..

Gen Kato as well as the silver hued Mega watched the three monitors in the small dimly lit room. One monitor showed a broadcast of Capsule Corporation headquarters in West City, the second monitor was an image of Mount Paozu, while the third had a steam of Kami's Lookout.

"As much as I'd love to have wishes granted from the Dragonballs, I don't believe it is in our best interests for our enemy to have that big an advantage over us." Gen said as he adjusted his white tie.

"And what of the Trunks of the diseased timeline? He presents an excess variable that will likely interfere with my master's grand design for the timestream. That and there is still the matter of capturing this world's Trunks." Mega said with a concerned tone.

"We will send a group of Kilos to destroy Kami's lookout and hopefully eliminate Dende as well as Koren. As for both Trunks, we can send a battalion of Kilos to both locations, but not yet. We need to enrage the other Z-fighters and provoke them into fighting us. All the while I will have camera drones record the battles once they occur. Since I own most of ZTV as well as most other major broadcast channels, we can spin this negatively for the Z-Fighters." Gen said with a happy tone in his voice.

"Good plan. If Vegeta or any of the other stronger Z-fighters pose a problem for the Kilos I will intervene when we choose to attack the Saiyans." Mega said

Meanwhile at Kami's lookout Piccolo continued to converse with Dende, when he heard the sound of multiple objects approaching.

"Dende something is coming." Piccolo said in a warning tone to the younger Namek.

"I know I see them. They are the same robots I've observed over the last few months." Dende said.

"In that case I am going to engage them, Dende make sure you stay safe." Piccolo said before flying into the sky toward the approaching enemies.

As Piccolo flew closer, he could see about four of the copper-colored robots, identical to the one that he had driven off earlier. Piccolo powered up to his maximum just as the robots neared his position.

"Hello you rusty buckets of bolts, remember me?" Piccolo taunted.

"Designation: Piccolo. Species: Namek." The Kilos said as one.

"Yes yes, you have to remind me your machines by spouting out useless information, I get it. Can we just skip that part and get to fighting?" Piccolo asked with some annoyance in his voice.

As one the four Kilos opened fire on Piccolo, firing blue laser beams at the Namekian warrior. Piccolo managed to fly upwards and out of the beam's path in time, having sensed the weapon's destructive power.

"That weapon is a lot stronger than those robots using it, I have to be careful." Piccolo said to himself as he flew in a U-turn to avoid missiles fired out of the hands of the Kilos.

Meanwhile at at Mt. Paozu, Trunks and Bui had arrived in front of the large domed structure that served as Gohan's house.

Trunks looked around, seeing Goku and Chi-Chi's home nearby.

"You know I bet in afew generations if more of Gohan's family builds homes here there eventually will be a village or something." Trunks said as he knocked on the door.

"That is if they don't move somewhere else." Bui said

"True, just I thought that the image of village was funny." Trunks said

"You would Trunks." A familiar voice said

"Goten!" Trunks said on seeing his best friend walk out from behind the large home.

Goten looked not much different from when he saw him last. He wore a white t-shirt and purple jeans. His hair was still cut short.

"Who else? What is Bui doing with you?" Goten said

"I have something to tell Gohan, I just happened to meet up with Trunks on the way here." Bui said

"I see, well you should hurry inside then." Goten said, opening the door for the two of them.

"Hey Goten what were you doing behind the house?" Trunks asked with a smile on his face.

"I was talking to Valese about dinner tonight." Goten said

"So you've been serious about her this entire time?" Trunks asked, still smiling.

"Of coarse. I've been thinking for along time that it would be nice to settle down and start a family of my own." Goten said smiling back at Trunks.

"I never thought you of all people would Goten." Trunks said

"What about you Trunks, any luck with the ladies lately?" Goten said.

"Guys as fascinating as this conversation is, I really need to see Gohan." Bui said with an impatient tone.

With that as if on cue the door to the large home opened and Gohan stood in the doorframe. Gohan had not changed much in appearance since Trunks had last seen him. He had a similiar haircut to Goten, and looked like he had been working out. Trunks noticed he still wasn't wearing those old nerdy glasses of his either.

"Bui, Trunks, Goten, you better come inside and see this." Gohan said with a serious expression on his face.

The four men went inside and saw Pan and Videl staring at the small television in Gohan's family room. On the screen was a news program. Trunks recognized the station as ZTV, one of the world's biggest broadcast channels.

On the TV a middle aged male reporter with black hair and a suit was speaking, behind him was an image of Kame House.

"What is this?" Trunks asked aloud.

"If your just tuning in, recently evidence was found linking the Royal Government with a secret society of martial artists. Evidence links this society with the appearances of Cell as well as other beings who have been terrorizing the world for decades. We have now on scene reporter Alice Cooperland, who traveled to this exotic location with a unit of elite police." The reporter said before the image switched to a beautiful female reporter with black hair.

"Here on this island we have pinpointed three members of the secret society, I am live as the neutral gentech police infiltrate the home and arrest the three inside.

"This can't be happening." Gohan said in shock.

"Dad..I'm scared." Pan said

"I'm sure Roshi, Krillin and Eighteen can handle themselves." Videl said

To the horror of all watching a group of five black armored figures blasted door the front door to the pink home with some kind of wrist-mounted canon. The five swat-team looking figures then entered the home. A few sounds could be heard after that, among them the sound of Master Roshi yelling to get out of his house. A few crash and bang noises were then heard, then a long silence followed by Krillin, Master Roshi and Eighteen being led out in some sort of hand-cuffs towards a black vehicle.

"And there we have it, the police with some effort have arrested three members of the society, among them surprisingly was the legendary martial artist, Master Roshi. It is a sad day when such a talented person is revealed to be among the terrorists." The female reporter said

Immediately the image switched back to the male reporter in the studio.

"This is outrageous!" Gohan said, his anger beginning to build.

When the image of Hercule Satan appeared on the screen, Pan and Videl both let out a surprised gasp.

"New information reveals the world renowned Mr. Hercule Satan to be apart of this secret society. It is truly a sad day when such a beloved hero is revealed to be a simple con-artist and part of the terrorist plot. I now give you Anthony Alexton on scene from Mr. Satan's mansion as a team moves in to arrest the.." The reporter said before Pan turned off the television, tears in her eyes.

"Pan I'm so sorry, I don't know why this is all happening." Gohan said, holding his daughter in a warm embrace.

"My brother's plans begin already." Bui said

"What plans?" Gohan said, promptly letting go of Pan and then grabbing Bui's shirt and holding him above the floor.

"Tell me what is going on...now!" Gohan said, fury in his voice.

"Dad beating him up won't help." Pan said, tears in her eyes.

"It will make me feel better." Gohan said

"Dad please stop." Pan said, sadness in her voice.

"Gohan I'm not your enemy. I was coming here to warn you of what my brother was planning. Please put me down!" Bui said

"How do we know your on our side? I always thought it was a bit strange how you turned from our enemy to a friend so quickly." Gohan said darkly.

"Gohan don't you freaking remember? You were the first person to show me friendship after I attacked you. If it weren't for you I don't know where I'd be now. I'm not your enemy. Please Gohan." Bui pleaded.

Trunks put a hand on Gohans.

"Gohan, this isn't like you. Please let him go so he can explain at the very least." Trunks said calmly.

Gohan silently dropped Bui to the ground and crossed his arms.

"This better be good." Gohan said.

"Gohan I know how you feel believe me. Today I was informed by Johnson, a former employee of mine when I was Gentech's CEO and a man who practically raised me, that my brother has decided to invest all of Gentech's vast resources into prolonging the current world war. He also has re launched to Neo-Saiyan program, as well as acquired some new mysterious allies. I fear the worst." Bui said

"Then what are we waiting for, lets fly to Gentech's headquarters and take your brother and his company out." Goten said.

"I agree with my brother, why don't we just eliminate the problem at the source?" Gohan said with barely contained fury.

"We can't do that guys, that will only make things worse. Did you see those reports? If we were to attack civilians how do you think we will look in the eyes of the public? No matter how bad people think of you, you guys have always protected Earth and its people. Please don't do what your thinking of doing. It would break my heart Gohan." Videl said with tears in her eyes.

"Your wife is right Gohan, attacking Gentech might make us feel better but it won't guarantee the problem is eliminated. In fact, it might make things a lot worse." Bui said

"Oh and aren't you the wise one." Gohan said sarcastically.

"Gohan Bui is trying to help, why are you acting this way?" Trunks asked, concern in his voice.

"Because I just watched family members being taken away and old friends being arrested. I just saw everyone I know and care about, people who have been protecting this planet since before YOU were born, called terrorists." Gohan said as a yellow aura began to appear around him.

"Gohan, thats enough." Goten said with concern.

"You..get out of my house." Gohan said, his fury building.

"Your acting irrationally Gohan, I'm not the enemy here." Bui said, slight tension in his tone.

"I SAID GET OUT!" Gohan yelled as a yellow aura exploded around him.

The now Super Saiyan Gohan ran forward faster than Pan and Videl's eyes could see and punched Bui in the gut, sending the white-haired Neo-Saiyan flying straight out the front door. Gohan ran out the door after him.

Trunks and Goten quickly followed, and once outside, saw Gohan attacking Bui in mid-air some distance above them. To his credit, Bui was able to avoid most of Gohan's attacks, but was clearly inferior to Gohan in experience and power.

"Gohan stop this is ridiculous!" Goten yelled

"No Goten, let him get it out." Trunks said much to Goten's surprise.

Meanwhile, nearby Kami's lookout, the group of Kilo robots continued to follow Piccolo as he lead them further from the lookout. The last thing Piccolo wanted to see was the lookout destroyed yet again.

As Piccolo flew he decided to turn around. The Namekian warrior then pointed both hands towards the incoming Kilos and began firing multiple rapid-fire energy attacks, all of which the Kilo's managed to dodge.

It was an old trick Piccolo once used in battle years ago, and it was proving effective against these machine enemies as well.

"Hellzone Grenade!" Piccolo yelled, closing his right hand.

As one the hundreds of energy blasts Piccolo had fired earlier converged on the group of Kilos. In the bright, flashy explosion that followed, Piccolo was assured he had destroyed the robots. Moments later, the falling copper colored debris confirmed Piccolo had eliminated the machines.

"Felt good using that attack again." Piccolo said before rocketing back towards the lookout.

Piccolo returned to Dende, who looked happy he came back without a scratch.

"Piccolo if those things found the Lookout then we aren't safe here anymore. There is a strong possibility more will come." Dende said, clutching his staff tightly.

"Yes that does concern me. If they were heading to the lookout in those numbers we can bet they were trying to eliminate you." Piccolo said with concern in his voice.

"We will have to change the Lookout's location, but that still leaves Koren undefended." Dende said

"I will get him and that fat lump Yajirobe and bring them up here if that is the coarse of action you want to take. Not to change the subject however, but any progress on ways we could bring Shenron back to Earth?" Piccolo asked.

"The only way I can think of is to actually go to the place Shenron is and ask him personally. But if I'm correct on where I believe he is that won't be possible unless Kohryu himself brings you." Dende said

"There may be another way. We could use the Black Star Dragonballs." Piccolo said with a thoughtful expression.

"But wishes granted by Red Shenron would destroy the Earth in a year unless you re gathered those dragonballs and brought them back to Earth." Dende said

"I have something else in mind for the Black Star Dragonballs Dende. I wanted to bring Shenron back in hopes Goku would return. Before he left Earth the dragonballs merged with Goku. I already sensed far more power from him when he visited me in Hell than he had before that merger." Piccolo said

"So you believe a similar power increase would occur if you absorbed the Black Star Dragonballs?" Dende asked.

"Oh I know I would grant great power. The Black Star Dragonballs easily have the most power out of the three sets we know about. If I merged with them, I imagine my power would increase at least ten times my current maximum." Piccolo said

"But how will you gather the Black Star Balls in so short a time?" Dende asked

"Instant Transmission. King Kai taught me the technique before the final battle with Tlama alittle over a year ago. I can sense the presence of the Black Star Balls, so finding them with instant transmission should be relatively easy." Piccolo said.

"Alright sounds like a plan. Just take care of Yajirobe and Koren and I should be ready to relocate the Lookout, then you can begin your search for the Black Star Balls Piccolo." Dende said

Meanwhile, Mount Paozu...

Bui franticly dodged Gohan's enraged punches. He had given up trying to reason with Gohan, as the later man's anger, pain and confusion prevented him from thinking clearly.

Trunks, Goten, Videl and Pan couldn't do much else but watch.

Unexpectedly an energy blast suddenly flew into Gohan, sending the man soaring backwards.

Everyone looked in the direction the blast had come from to see a man who bore a remarkable resemblance to Goku. The Saiyan wore green Saiyan armor and a red bandanna, he stood on top of a nearby tree with his arms crossed. The man was Bardock, father of Goku and grandfather to Gohan and Goten.

"Gohan is this how you welcome your Grandfather when he comes to visit?" Bardock said with a smirk.

...

Hello everyone, SwordofGeddon here. I hope you all are enjoying the story so far. I actually got the idea for Piccolo merging with the Black Star Balls from Toyble, author of a fan manga of Dragonball AF(not to be confused with JTX's excellent series of fanfics here on ). In Toyble's AF, it was stated that a being who merged with a dragon had their power increase by at least ten times. This was the explanation for how Goku acheived Super Saiyan Five.

In my series, Super Saiyan Five is only acceived if the Saiyan is granted the form by a higher power of some sort, as happened to Vegeta back during the Tlama saga. Shenron counts as a higher power, so if I do have Goku return with the ability to tranform into a Super Saiyan Five, you know how he achieved the form.

As always don't forget to review. Take care everyone and thankyou for reading!

-Sword of Geddon.