Dragonball: RPG Rebirth
A/N: "The following is a fan-based work. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super are all owned by Funimation, Toei Animation, Shueisha, and Akira Toriyama. Please support the official release."
Chapter 3: Fuck me!
You have Awoken!
HP Fully Restored!
I snapped awake, immediately dismissing the prompt informing me that I had awoken with full HP. I rolled out of bed, quickly donning my armor and scouter. Less than 30 seconds later, the Scouter came on, with an arrow pointing towards the door. Sanna and Jollie were just now waking up, as I was walking out the door. I followed the arrows to each door, staircase, and down hallways, till I reached what I could only term to be a meeting hall.
Standing at the head of the meeting hall, about 200 feet away, were five older Saiyans, along with the three Captains. I'd place the younger of them at about 14 or 15 years old. One was standing a bit further ahead than the rest. I quickly 'Observed' each in turn.
Name: Christi
Race: Saiyan
Age: 14 years
Status: Alive
HP: 15,600
PL: 6,326
Lvl: 9
Christi is Team Leader for Alpha Squad. Having been in the academy for 10 years, she is top of the heap. Born with a higher than average power level, she was placed in the academy by her parents. A born leader, and a strong fighter, she is unwilling to deal with slackers or those that fail to meet her expectations.
Name: Tuur
Race: Saiyan
Age: 13 years
Status: Alive
HP: 16,200
PL: 5987
Lvl: 8
Tuur is Team Leader for Beta Squad. Entering the academy from one of the orphanages within the Frieza Empire at the age of 5, he's been working hard ever since. Earning his spot as Team Leader at the age of 10, he was quick to show his superiority. While not as strong as a few of the other Team Leaders, his speed allows him to keep up easily.
Name: Luksa
Race: Saiyan
Age: 10 years
Status: Alive
HP: 19,200
PL: 8200
Lvl: 10
Luksa is Team Leader for Gamma Squad. The son of Captain Groos, Luksa has been training hard since he was but a baby. Having been pushed to the limit repeatedly, Luksa is the strongest Team Leader. He is learning his father's Aura Flash ability but hasn't quite gotten it yet. He was placed in the academy at 8 years old when his father was placed in command of the 14th Strike Force.
The other two were squad members, who had arrived early. I filed away that the 'Observe' ability now shows power level. I assume it's because I unlocked the final power sense perk, as it hasn't leveled up since last time. I compared what I was sensing, to what was shown with 'Observe' and it was exactly right.
"Take a spot along the right wall, Kll!" Captain Marlow called out.
I hurried to do so, hearing the clicks and beeps of Scouters reading my power level. It was sitting at 50, my bare minimum. I considered raising it to the 190 it was yesterday, before tossing away the notion. 'Let them be surprised.' I thought.
I leaned against the wall, studying and observing each person as they entered. With over 200 kids, I managed to level up 'Observe' five times and unlock a new feature! I also gained 350XP total from leveling it up, which leaves 4600XP till level 3! It seems the reward increases by 10XP, for each higher level. Starting at leveling it to two, I gained 10XP. That means for getting it to level 10, I gained 90XP. Sanna and Jollie had joined me along the wall shortly after I had arrived but ignored me for the most part.
Ping!
By leveling Observe to 10, you've unlocked a new skill!
Reward: 500XP
2900XP/7000XP
4100XP till Lvl 3!
HUD Lvl MAX(Passive)
HUD, or Heads Up Display, is an augmented reality feature. Based on the auxiliary skill Observe, the more levels you have in Observe, the more information your HUD will display.
The world twisted for a moment, then came back into focus. Above each person's head was their name, level, and their HP. There was a tiny spot, almost out of the corner of my eye, that I could see my own HP and current power level. It would take a bit of getting used to, but I could do it. It was immensely helpful!
BING! You have gained +1 luck for appreciating the games hard work to be fun!
'Now I feel like someone is watching…' I thought to myself, waiting for another point to intelligence for guessing that correctly. When nothing came, I went back to observing the final few people. I noticed that the group of kids was loosely set up in groups. There were two groups of about 10, one with about five, at the front, with the rest of the kids in a large group at the back.
"Welcome back everyone, to the first day of the Academy. Some of you have just returned from your families, some of you simply enjoyed two weeks off duty. Regardless, I expect each and every one of you to work harder than ever before.," Captain Marlow addressed us all. "For the newbie's sake, I'll go over our structure here at the Academy. Standing before us, are the three teams, and their Team Leader. Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Behind them, is the Auxiliary Team. Each time works together, trains together, lives together!"
Captain Marlow stepped forward, walking down the center of the groups, "We have three new children with us today, to be introduced. For time's sake, I'll take care of it. If one of the main Teams decides they want you, they'll say so. If not, you'll join the Auxiliary Team, with chances to join the main teams later in the year."
He stopped about midways, directly across from us. All the kids in the groups had turned in time to him, keeping him always in view. Very rigid.
"First, on the left is Sanna. She is five years old! She passed the physical test, and agility tests, with a 100%. Her power level is 258! She didn't hesitate to follow orders to test her resolve yesterday. She has previous training from her mother." He spoke loudly so that he could be heard in the entire hall.
"Do any of the teams wish to petition for her to join?" He asked, finally.
I looked up towards the Team Leaders and saw that Luksa was simply staring at Sanna, while both Christi and Tuur were discussing things with their Teams. Finally, after a few moments of discussion, both Christi and Tuur announced interest in Sanna.
"Very well! Sanna? Both Alpha and Beta wish for your presence on their Team. Take your pick." Captain Marlow ordered.
Sanna was looking between both groups, and back at Jollie. I saw him lightly nod at her before she called out that she would join Alpha Team.
"Good! Go forward, and stand with your group. Next, on the right, is Kll! He too is five years old," He spoke loudly, again. He reached up and tapped his scouter. "While his power level may only be showing at 50, know that he is a suppressor! He passed his physical test with a 100% and earned a pass on his agility test. His power level went up to 190 during his physical test yesterday, and up to 209 during the resolve section. He did hesitate to follow orders, but once attacked, reacted with a ferocity I don't often see in our younger recruits."
"Do any of the teams wish to petition for him to join?" He asked, finally.
I was watching the Team Leaders again and saw that Tuur and Luksa were in a heated argument. I turned on subtitles and saw that Tuur felt he should get me since he missed out on Sanna. After a few more minutes of it, Marlow coughed, getting their attention. After a second of hesitation, both announced that they would be willing to accept me on to their team.
I thought back to their biographies. Luksa was related to Captain Groos, and also more powerful than any other student here by far. I could easily train under him and gain XP and stats very quickly. Tuur was fast, and that was really it. I quickly accepted a place on Gamma Team. After being told to go join them, I made my way up there to the front. I stood with them, while Jollie was introduced. Jollie...didn't get a fantastic review. He passed both sections, but his fear was evident during the resolve section.
The look of true sadness as he was pushed to the Auxiliary Team was a powerful motivator. Be your best, or get left behind. I had a clear advantage due to 'The Gamer'. Some basic math showed that after a few levels, and Zenkais, I'd be stronger than every kid here, and maybe even some of the lower captains. I don't know what the max level is in this 'Game', but if it's 20 or higher, I wouldn't even need Super Saiyan to break 1,000,000 power level.
'Oh yeah. Super Saiyan! None of the Saiyans here must have unlocked it if Frieza is still around. I can't really manufacture the process to breaking through to Super Saiyan, but just knowing that it exists is a huge advantage.' I thought.
Quest Alert!
Story Quest!
Long Term Goal: Become the Super Saiyan
Reward: 30,000XP
Instantly hit accept on that one! I don't know what level I'll manage that one, but the 30k experience would probably be enough to push me up an entire level at that point. For that matter, the other levels of Super Saiyan must be long term goals as well, with ever increasing rewards. I found myself wishing there was a guide to this game, so I could know if Super Saiyan 4 exists in this universe. Going Oozaru after gaining Super Saiyan is a pretty easy way to ultimate power, in my opinion.
"That's that, kids. Team Leaders, take the day off to get to know your new member. Everyone else, we're doing field maneuver after lunch time. Don't be late!" Captain Marlow announced, before heading back up to Captain Groos, and Captain Lar.
"Follow me, everyone! We're heading to the alcove." Luksa ordered.
I took a quick look around at the six other kids in this team. Two of them were young enough to be my age, while the rest were around 10. I'd 'Observed' them earlier, but didn't memorize their names. I'd pull that information up, once we've gotten to our destination. We walked together out the side door and lifted off into the air. Igniting his Aura, Luksa tore off into the sky, the others following suit. I pushed my power level to 150, ignited my Aura as well, and followed after.
One thing I'll never get over is flying. It's ultimate freedom. It feels almost like swimming, but without having something press in around you at all times. On top of that, the range of motion is a million times greater. At any second, I could shoot off at any angle. I was in love with flying. If it weren't for the fact that society probably hasn't progressed that far, I'd marry flying.
We flew up, and out to the left of the main building, and around the side of the entire construct. The building was slightly reminiscent of Kami's lookout, in design. As we approached the side, I could see that there were openings built into the side of the construct. We passed by a bunch of the openings, before Luksa halted, and lightly landed. The others waited, before landing as well, with me joining a second later.
I found myself standing in the opening of a medium sized room, with chairs, a couch, and a TV. It was practically a living room. Deeper into the aptly named alcove were doors along a half circle wall. Nine doors in all, seven of them had nameplates on them. I was guessing that they matched the other kids in my team.
"Kll! Welcome to Team Gamma's home. This is where you will eat, rest, and sleep. Pick one of the empty rooms, and I'll order a nameplate for you," Luksa said. "First though, let's see your power level."
He, along with everyone else, reached up and activated their Scouters. I had lowered my power level back down to 50 once we had landed, and could see that number reflected in each Scouter facing me. 'Should I power up to 209, as reported? I could also aim to impress, and go to my max of 500.' I thought. I quickly sensed those around me, seeing their range of power levels. The ones that seemed my age were over 300, with the rest well over 1000. If I wanted to impress, I needed to go to max.
I ignited my Aura, and pushed my energy out, to the max. It instantly slammed to 500, filling my body with energy. I hadn't yet powered up to the max, since I'd leveled up, so this was a completely new feeling. I felt as though I could lift a car, and throw it half a mile, or punch through solid steel. I heard the beeps as their scouters adjusted, and read my max power level.
"Interesting," Luksa remarked. "You just might be the strongest five year old I've ever seen. What's your secret?"
I dropped my power level back down to 50, and replied, "I just trained a lot, I guess."
"Hmm. Well, welcome to the Team. We start Team Training exercises tomorrow, so be sure to set the alarm in your room for five in the morning. You're free to come and go as you please, including exploring the city. I'd suggest being back before dark, but that's not a hard and fast rule. Your scouter has a map function, and voice functionality. Just tell it where you want to go, and it'll take you. Any questions?" Luksa says as he lounges on the couch.
I shake my head, and quickly pull up the other team members information, from my earlier 'Observe'. In order, we had:
Muhsina, a half Saiyan with a power level of just over 1100.
Nyssa, a full Saiyan with a power level of 2400.
Bara, a Jitna with a power level of over 1800.
Valter, another half Saiyan with a power level of 324.
Abia, a full Saiyan with a power level of 341.
Those five, plus myself and the Team Leader, made up Gamma Squad. I introduced myself to each one, earning mostly positive remarks in return. Abia seems jealous that I was stronger than him even though we were the same age, but I ignore it.
'I wonder if there is a library or bookstore in the city. I could use a refresher on this world's history, and major events.' I think to myself, as I tap through the GPS function on the Scouter. I finally find where I enter in a location and say "Library?" to it. It beeps and boops for a moment before an indicator pops up telling me my destination is 200km away. I figure I can probably fly there in less than an hour, so head on out.
I continue to 'Observe' those that I fly past, earning XP, and gaining information. Never too soon to know who I'm up against, as far as I'm concerned. I'm moving along at a good pace, easily 300km/h, so it won't take long to make it to the library. This city is absolutely massive, however. I've passed by at least 20 giant, 200 story apartment complexes, and can see much more in the distance.
I freeze in midair, unable to believe what I'm looking at. I track someone with my eyes, reading their information over again.
Name: Kakarot
Race: Saiyan
Age: 33 years
Status: Alive
HP: 62,548
Power Level: 480,192
Lvl: ?
Kakarot is Captain of the 1st Strike force, well known for their battle prowess. One of the strongest fighters in Frieza's Army, Kakarot is known to be highly dangerous. Very few Saiyans have ever reached his power level. Born with a power level of only 2, he is the poster child for what training can really do.
'Fuck me! Goku never went to earth! That...that changes everything. Bardock never went back in time, never became the first Super Saiyan! A lot of the bad shit that happened on earth never went down because Goku didn't stop the small shit, causing an escalation. No Androids, no Cell! Buu may still be out there, though. That could be really bad. What age was Buu reborn in?'
Quest Alert!
Story Quest!
Long Term Goal: Discover the fate of Buu.
Reward: 25,000XP
'Wait!? Do the Dragonballs exist in this game?'
Quest Alert!
Story Quest!
Long Term Goal: Find the Dragonballs.
Reward: 65,000XP
'Does Beerus?'
Quest Alert!
Story Quest!
Long Term Goal: Seek out the Destroyer.
Reward: 1,000,000XP
'I'm going to stop thinking now.'
A/N: This is what I currently have written. More is on the way, as this only took me about a week to write up. There is alot going on behind the scenes, that will be explained in later chapters, that involve the story. If you have any pressing questions involving the universe, what's changed in regards to the Saiyans living, etc, feel free to ask in a review or PM! If not, just wait for the next set of chapters.