Chapter 3:
Krillin couldn't believe the news about Goku's passing. Yes he had felt the power of the alien himself, it was just that Goku had always seemed somehow invincible, somehow he would always pull through. After all he had done it many times in the past.
Bulma and Krillin, now with his arm fixed thanks to a senzu bean from Korin, reconnected with Roshi and Oolong at the Kame house, Roshi informing them of the situation.
"And Goku's body just disappeared?" asked Krillin.
"Yes, Kami's doing." replied the old master. "Apparently Goku will be undergoing special training in the afterlife in preparation for the other sayans. We are not to wish him back until the sayan's arrive."
Krillin couldn't help but feel relief that Goku will be able to train for the upcoming threat while dead but also he felt a tinge of jealousy pierce his thoughts. When he had been dead during the King Piccolo ordeal there was no training, just a black abyss and then he was back. He vaguely remembered a red giant, but that could have also been his imagination.
"And Gohan, you said Piccolo took him to train? Why did you let him take him? He's just a child!" asked Bulma her tone infused with concern for Goku's son.
Roshi looked down, almost unsure if he has made the right decision.
"At first I wasn't going to let him. I prepared myself to fight even though my Thunder Shock Surprise left me pretty drained, I figured Piccolo himself would be even in worse condition or weak enough that Oolong could run away with the boy." the master replied.
"But again it was Kami himself that requested that I let Piccolo go through with this. Kami contacted me telepathically. He assured me that Piccolo won't harm the boy, that it will be a good experience to distance him from his demon king past." continued Roshi.
"Was Gohan that powerful master? He didn't show any special power when he was here, he felt very normal!" asked Krillin. "I find it hard to believe he will be of help with only 1 year of training."
"Yes, normally I would agree but I saw his power with my own eyes. The boy generated enough Ki and hit Goku's brother strong enough to hurt him. It changed the tide of the fight; it allowed Goku to get the upper hand. Now I don't think Gohan did it consciously but instead reacted to seeing his dad get hurt either way that power needs to be drawn out and harnessed. It could be what will allow us to win in the upcoming battles!" Roshi answered.
"Right." Krillin affirmed unsurely, trying to think of all the implications of today's events. "I guess we will have to train as well. Bulma was able to get Yamcha on the sat phone and Master Korin said he will be able to contact Tien and Chouzu. Yajirobe will contact us when they are on the way to the tower." The former monk continued.
"Yes, we will head out to Master Korin. We can't rely only on Goku and Piccolo. These aliens are stronger than anything we can imagine, every bit of help will be required. Pack only essentials we should head out soon." Roshi agreed with Krillin.
"Guys! Aren't you forgetting one thing?" Bulma interrupted. "Someone has to go and tell Chi-Chi."
Silence fell on the group. In the commotion of everything they had all forgotten about Chi-Chi. It is their friend who died today but it was her husband and her child that were taken away. For them it seemed like today had been an eternity but for her it would have just been just a bit over half a day.
"I saw it happen so I will go, besides Goku is my student it is part of my duty." Roshi said solemnly. It was not the first time he had to inform a spouse of their beloved's dead. He had gone through many trials in his long life some that ended in much grief and sorrow. The good part about this was that Goku would be revived with the dragonballs, the bad part was that it might not matter if they can't defeat the aliens. And the worst part was the situation with Gohan, there was no way Chi-Chi would accept it. A confrontation would Piccolo might be inevitable.
"I will go with you Master." Krillin said, his tone leaving no room for protest. "Goku's my best friend." Roshi nodded at his pupil.
"Ok then. You guys take one of the airships. Me and Oolong will meet up with Yamcha and I guess we can all meet up at Korin's tower. Well Yamcha will, I guess there is no point for me and Oolong to go there." Said Bulma, Roshi and Krillin already preparing.
"Oh Bulma!" Oolong spoke up. "Come check this out." He grabbed her hand and dragged her outside to his airship. "I got it off the alien. The device on his face, he said it was a communication device."
Bulma took the scouter off Oolong to get a closer look. Her mind already racing filling with ideas and possibilities. Throughout this ordeal she hadn't given it too much thought but they actually met an alien. Two if she counted Goku and this in her hand was alien technology probably surpassing everything they had come up with. And of course there was still the ship! Gohan had burst out of it according to Roshi but there must still be parts of it. An alien ship, the possibilities were endless.
"Oolong what about the ship? Was there anything left of it?" she asked.
"Yea, there was. The door was broken when Gohan burst out about but the rest of it was pretty much intact. Maybe a bit dented and burned but mostly intact." The pig replied.
"Hey guys we are off! Make sure to tell Yamcha to meet us at Korin's!" Krilliin said as he and Roshi were boarding their air ship.
"Got it! You guys give Chi-Chi our condolences and remember to let her know we are bringing Goku back with the Dragonballs!" Bulma replied.
"In the meantime, Oolong let's go to where the ship is. We have to secure it before anyone else finds it." the scientist continued. Krillin and Roshi waved as their ship took off.
"What about Yamcha?" Oolong asked.
"Don't worry he will have his sat-phone on him. I will call him and tell him to go straight to Korin's Tower." replied Bulma. "You drive us to where the ship is. I will have to make a few phone calls and get my dad's help. It's not going to be easy to safely get the ship ourselves."
With things settled Bulma and Oolong set out to deal with the task at hand.
For Chi-Chi, today had been a good day. Her husband and son were off visiting their friends so she's had the unique opportunity to get some time alone. She spent the morning taking a well deserved hot bath and a thorough scrub. Ever since last year when they moved back to the mountain she'd found that there was always some task that needed to be performed outside and with that came the respective toll on your skin. Nothing that some scrubbing, exfoliating and moisturizing wouldn't cure in the long term. All she needed was some pampering.
In the afternoon the Ox princess did some preemptive cooking. Goku was somehow always hungry, if there was food available that man would eat it. At the palace Goku kept sneaking up in the middle of the night to grab a snack and would end up eating half the food before he could stop himself. The two cooks were used to making oversized meals, after all they were serving the Ox King. Her father was an enormous man by all standards and he required a lot of food but add in Goku's appetite and they almost quit after the first month.
She had to give raises to the two cooks to convince them two stay and the midnight snacking only stopped when the older cook, a moustache sporting man in his early 50s that had been with the family since before Chi-Chi was born, caught him in the act and gave him hell. Both her and her father and all the servants rushed to the kitchen and witnessed the ordeal. After that Goku put an end to the habit, it seemed the embarrassment got to him though he never admitted it.
Her skills had improved greatly over the years, practice makes perfect and there had been a lot of opportunity to do so. Of course Goku never complained and always praised her abilities but Gohan, who's appetite certainly was big but not nearly as ferocious as his fathers, with honesty that could only ever be found in a child would voice his approval and disapproval of the meals.
It was in the evening, while reviewing documents her father had sent over, that her day was ruined. An airship had just landed in her front yard. Her father wasn't coming over and Goku left with Gohan on the Nimbus cloud, Chi-Chi rushed outside curious to who it could be. When she saw the solemn faces of Master Roshi and Krillin a feeling of dread came over her.
"Chi-Chi." Master Roshi started.
"Master Roshi? Krillin? What's going on ? Why are you here? Goku and Gohan are supposed to be with you?" she answered.
"Chi-Chi" Krillin continued. "Can we go talk inside? Please it's important"
"Yes" she answered, unsure of what to expect. Each step leading them inside a giant knot was growing and tightening in her chest.
While sitting in the living room Krillin and Roshi start recounting the events since morning. The princess listening, the shock preventing her from moving a muscle, was completely frozen in on the couch.
"Chi-Chi, we will use the Dragonballs and wish Goku back" Krillin continued.
"You..You... let him take Gohan" her small trembling voice interrupted.
"How could you? My Gohan?" She continued each word said gaining volume.
"YOU LET THAT MONSTER TAKE MY GOHAN!" she erupted with fury and pain, tears now dropping on her cheeks. "HOW COULD YOU DO THAT! HE'S A MONSTER!" her body sprang into action grabbing Master Roshi by the shirt.
"Chi-Chi I told you, Kami himself insisted." Roshi tried to justify his actions but even he had his reservations.
"I DON'T CARE! THAT'S MY BABY BOY! YOU ARE TAKING ME TO WHERE HE IS! I AM GETTING GOHAN BACK!" she interrupted him. Her face now flushed red with ager.
"Wait now Chi-Chi, let me reasonable about this. Kami wouldn't have done this if wasn't for a good reason." Krillin chimed in, trying his best to calm the angry Ox princess.
"Reasonable!? My husband is dead and my son has been kidnaped by a demon and you want me to be reasonable!" her eyes now bawling, her face filled by streams of tears.
"I don't care what it takes I'm getting Gohan back. Even if I have to die trying." She continued, her hands wiping at the uncontrollable tears.
Both Krillin and Roshi fell into uncomfortable silence. There wasn't anything they could say that would change her mind and stop her. They themselves didn't like the idea and they couldn't help but feel somewhat shameful for having to rely on a child to help them in the upcoming battles.
The silence was broken by the sound of knocking on the door.
This got the attention of all three occupants of the living room. The knock was surprising enough that it shocked Chi-Chi out of her crying stupor.
"Are you expecting anyone?" Krillin asked heading towards the door. Krillin was both relieved for the distraction and concerned. He had tried to sense the person behind the door but couldn't get a reading. It just felt empty.
"Who is it?" he asked apprehensively. After a few seconds passing with no answer Krillin shoots Master Roshi a concerned look. The old master steps in front of Chi-Chi pushing her back behind him. He nods to Krillin to open the door.
Krillin, anxiety, kicking in, mentally readies his defenses and turns the handle. He had been caught off-guard once today he wouldn't let it happen again.
Opening the door Krillin is met by a big bright wide open eyes and an unwavering smile bordering on creepy.
"Mr. Popo? What are you doing here?" Krillin asked surprised.
"Good evening Krillin, Roshi and Chi-Chi. Kami sent me. May I come in?" the genie asked.
"I'm sorry who are you?" Chi-Chi interrupted.
"He is Kami's helper. He came and picked Kami up at the end of the tournament, after Goku defeated Piccollo." Roshi answered for the genie.
"Come in I guess." Chi-Chi welcomed the genie, memories of their brief encounter returning to her.
"Thank you Chi-Chi." Said the lookout caretaker making his way into the living room. "I am here on Kami's behalf. Krillin and Roshi, Kami would like to invite you to the look out to train for the upcoming battle with the aliens. The warriors Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu are already on their way to Korin's look out." He explained to the master and pupil then turned towards Chi-Chi.
"Chi-Chi, Kami invites you as well to join him on the lookout. He would like to personally talk to you. He said if you wished he would share with you Gohan's location." The genie continued.
The attention turned to the Ox princess. She had to admit she was a bit curious, Goku talked about the lookout and it always intrigued her to see it but even more importantly this was her chance to find Gohan.
"Ok!" she said "I will go. I will find out where Gohan is and take him home." She continued with determination.
"Very well. Then please meet everyone at Korin's tower and head up together. Kami and I will be making preparations. Thank you!" He finished.
With that said Mr. Popo walked out of the house and jumped up on a floating carpet, landing directly in a cross-legged position. The carpet took off with a small audible woosh! and soon disappeared into the distance.
"I guess we should head out as well." Master Roshi remarked. "We can take our airship to Korin's"
Chi-Chi grabbed a few things she thought she would need and made a quick sat phone call to explain the situation to her father the Ox king.
The ride to Korin's tower was expectedly awkward with Chi-Chi mostly looking out the windows at the surrounding scenery, Roshi meditating and Krillin concentrated on driving. When they got to the tower, due to Korin expecting them, they were able to fly directly to the top. There they found Yamcha eagerly waiting for them.
"Hey Master Roshi! Krillin!" the once desert bandit greeted the disembarking airship occupants. "Bulma called and said to come straight here instead. Master Korin brought me up to speed but he said it's best you guys go over" he stopped when he saw the Chi-Chi stepping out of the airship after Krillin.
"Chi-Chi." he said, the words feeling as stuck in his throat after seeing the sad but almost empty expression on her face. "I'm sorry for your loss but we will bring Goku back!"
She looked at him barely registering his concerned demeanor. "Thank you…I guess." Yamcha decided not press the issue further; it was obvious to him that she was not in the mood for it.
"What about Tien and Chioatzu?" asked Krillin breaking the awkward silence.
"They will be here soon enough. Yajirobe found them, he is bringing them here" Master Korin answered.
No sooner than they spoke those words the sound of an airship was heard approaching the tower.
The small four seater ship belonging to Yajirobe came to a stop at the edge of the platform. The rotund samurai exited the vehicle and turned it into a capsule all in one smooth motion. Behind him were the three eyed champion and the diminutive warrior.
"Hey guys! Rough day huh?" he said almost half jokingly turning to the group. While his words meant no harm he immediately regretted it when he saw Chi-Chi in attendance.
"Oh hey Chi-Chi! Don't worry we will get Goku back!" he continued, unsure what to else to say in this situation. Tien and Chiaotzu nodded silently in agreement.
It was Chiaotzu that brought back focus to why they were gathered.
"Master Roshi what happened ? Yajirobe told us some of the story but he said it would be best to ask you and Krillin to get all the details. Is Goku really an alien?" the doll like fighter asked
"I am afraid so my boy." Roshi was about to launch into the events of this morning when a swoosh sound followed by a gust of air interrupted him. Mr. Popo had arrived perched up on his flying carpet.
"Hello." The genie said without breaking his trademark smile.
"I am glad you have all gathered here. You have all been invited to Kami's look out. I will take you there, please step on the carpet." The genie finished and pointed at the flying carpet he was standing on as the carpet itself magically increased in size as to accommodate all of them.
Everyone stood a bit, unsure who should move first, Korin was about to speak up but it was Chi-Chi who broke the stalemate. She climbed on the carpet followed by Chiaotzu and Tien with Krillin and Roshi last.
Korin turned to Yajirobe and smacked him across the back with his cane.
"Ow! What was that for?" asked the heavy swordsman.
"You are going as well idiot! You're going to get off your lazy ass and defend earth with the rest!" the cat deity responded.
"What! Me? There's no way! I'm not fighting those things! "
"Yes you are! You've gotten lazy over the last few years and fatter than before!" Korin said with unusual seriousness.
Yajirobe had never had a problem with his weight, in fact he was proud of his size but this time he felt a bit conscious of Korin's remarks. Maybe it was the years spent together that he'd gotten attached to the old deity.
"Besides, as my disciple it is your duty to represent us and help in earth's defense. I will not have Kami say we did not help!" Korin finished.
Yajirobe stood for a moment then made for the carpet. He had been living at Korin's for a few years now. The cat deity had started teaching him, well more like imparting knowledge and the samurai, for all his faults, did take the knowledge to heart however this was the first official acknowledgement of their relationship. Even under the circumstances, Yajirobe felt a slight sense of honor hearing Korin's acknowledgement.
"Disciple, huh? Well if I die I'm going to come back and haunt you." He said as he got on the carpet.
The rise to the lookout was quick and silent, the impenetrable clouds parting themselves for their ascent.
None had been to the lookout before they had only heard Goku or Korin talk about but words could not describe what the beauty of the place. High above Korin's tower, an unexplainable structure in its own, floated Kami's palace, defying all laws of know physics and magical capabilities. The sheer size of the spinning top like structure overwhelmed the warriors. The marble like white tiled ground reminded them in a way of the tournament arena of course this had a much more ethereal and warm feeling to it.
Scientific knowledge dictated that nothing should be able to grow at this height and yet there were small gardens and rows of trees neatly arranged all around the structures. Mr. Popo was taking them to what was the main structure which the fighters assumed was Kami's palace even though it looked more like a temple. A three domed building with each dome that looked to be three or four stories high surrounded by two marshmallow like watch towers on the left and right of it. They landed in front of the entrance and to their surprise Kami was already waiting for them.
Even though they had met Kami at the previous tournament his appearance was still somewhat jarring to them. He looked like an ancient wrinkled up Piccolo. None of the company present was sure how address earth's guardian. Do they bow or do they pray to him should they call him Mr. Kami or just Kami none were sure how to start the conversation but to their relief Mr. Popo lead the way.
"Kami" the genie stated in a very calm but monotone voice. "I have gathered Earth's greatest fighters as requested."
"Thank you Mr. Popo." The guardian responded.
"Thank you all for gathering here" he said next addressing the warriors. "As most of you already know from the events that have taken place today, Earth is facing an unprecedented danger never before encountered in our lifetimes, where the survival of the planet itself is at stake."
"You are gathered here because in my opinion you are the best chance at stopping this threat. I will make available to you all the tools and capabilities of the lookout and all of my knowledge in order to prepare you to fight for your survival and ours." The guardian continued.
"Now I cannot technically force any of you to fight" he said scanning the warriors "however I do know that if we do not face this threat with everything we have we will not win!" his gaze briefly stopping on Chi-Chi, a fact that did not go unnoticed by either Roshi or Krillin.
"Please, you do not have to make your decision right now. Mr. Popo has prepared a very delicious dinner for all of you. Eat and rest and I am sure you still have a lot of questions about today's events. I think it is best they be answered by those who witnessed the whole ordeal." Kami said indicating towards Roshi and Krillin.
"In the meantime, I would like to have a word with Mrs. Son. Please follow me" Kami said leading an eager Chi-Chi into the temple structure.
Mr. Popo led the warriors to the main hall where dinner was set up for them. The fighters started conversing with Tien and Chiaotzu asking the bulk of the questions as they were most in the dark about the details of the day with Roshi and Krillin filling in the blanks for everyone and Yajirobe mostly stuffing his face at a pace that reminded everyone of Goku.
About 45 minutes had passed when Kami and Chi-Chi emerged from inside the belly of the temple. Kami led the way with Chi-Chi half a step behind him his stoic face in contrast with the sadness emanating from Chi-Chi's where one could obviously tell that tears were being held back.
The group unconsciously but anxiously stood up from their seats. They knew that the reason Kami went to talk over with Chi-Chi was the matter of young Gohan. Before any could ask Kami spoke.
"Mr. Popo" the guardian started "please make preparations to take Chi-Chi to where Gohan is."
That answered the question on everyone's mind. They would have to go retrieve Gohan from Piccolo.
"Chi-Chi I will come with you" master Roshi spoke first.
"Same here Chi-Chi! I missed the main bout but I'm not letting you go at it alone and I'm sure the rest are thinking the same, right guys?" followed Yamcha. Tien, Krillin and the rest nodded in agreement.
"Thank you but that won't be necessary." The Ox princess replied leaving the warriors confused. "Master Roshi will be enough."
"But Chi-Chi what if Piccolo is going" Krillin tried to interject but was cut off by the princess.
"Then me, Roshi and Mr. Popo will handle him. Please don't argue with me on this as I've made my decision." She said raising her hand up to indicate the she will not continue this conversation.
The flying carpet journey to Piccolo's location was spent in silence, Roshi understanding from Chi-Chi's tense demeanor that she was in no mood to talk. As they approached the wild forest the demon king was residing they could make out the light of the camp fire from a few miles away, illuminating what was otherwise a dark void due to the clouds covering the sky. It wasn't long before Roshi felt Piccolo flying towards them and it seemed that Chi-Chi had as well.
"Mr. Popo, please take us down closer to where Gohan is." she requested, the genie obliging, forcing the demon king to change direction as well in order to intercept them on the ground a little away from the camp fire.
The demon king landed, blocking their path, ready for a fight even though he was a bit surprised when he initially sensed only the woman, the old man and the caretaker. He had expected all of Goku's friends to come and attack him to get the child back. Either way he was not going to let it happen.
"If you think you are going to take the boy back"
"Shut up." He was interrupted by Chi-Chi "I don't need to hear it. I'm going to get to you in a moment. But first I'm going to speak with my son" she said as she walked towards Gohan.
Piccolo was stunned and to his surprise moved out of her way. He had expected yelling, hysteria and a barrage of insults from the woman instead her command was steel and her killing intent penetrated deep into his core. If he didn't know for a fact that he was many times stronger than her he would have cowered in fear. Instead he turned to Roshi.
"What's your game old man?" he asked before realizing Roshi was just as stunned as he was. "I'm not sure, she hasn't said a word to me. We'll have to wait and see." The master replied, the whole party now watching Chi-Chi wake a sleeping Gohan.
Being just out of earshot Roshi could not make out the whole conversation between the boy and his mother. The screaming , crying and sobbing from Gohan were obvious so were the hugs and kisses but the remaining exchange had not been audible.
It had only been a few minutes when Chi-Chi stood while Gohan was still hugging her leg and waist when she once again stunned the observers.
The Ox princess grabbed and squeezed Gohan's tail lifting him up in the air. The shock and pain knocking the boy out once again. She hugged her son and kissed his forehead one more time then she placed him back down near the fire to sleep and marched straight to the demon king.
"Listen to me demon!" she said grabbing Piccolo by his clothes and with unnatural strength pulled him closer to her. "If you hurt my son in any way I will make you regret it! I will make your life Miserable! I will find you wherever you are and I will return the PAIN A THOUSAND TIMES OVER!"
With each word spoke increasing in intensity and anger Piccolo could now see her eyes slowly changing. While before they had been focused determined and without tears. Now they were turning to those of a desperate and concerned mother intent on moving heaven and earth herself to protect her child, tears slowly forming.
"I WILL KILL YOU PICOLLO! DO YOU UNDERTSAND I WILL KILL YOU!" she dropped her head down looking at the ground for a moment.
"And if you don't think I can do it." She said in a low whisper face still looking at the ground. Her shaking hands still holding the demon by his clothes.
"I promise you, I will kill Kami if I have to. Just to see you die." She finished raising her head looking straight into his eyes, while her own were filled with rolling tears.
With that she let go of the demon king and turned back towards the flying carpet with each step trying to calm down her instinct to sob uncontrollably. Both Roshi and Mr. Pop were stunned to silence as was the demon king for there was no doubt in their minds that she would kill Kami if she needed to.
As she reached the carpet Chi-Chi stopped and turned around looking at the demon king again.
"Piccolo!" she said, her eyes being returning to being determined and fierce.
"Make sure Gohan gets strong. Make sure my boy survives!" with that said she turned around and jumped back on the carpet. Mr Popo and Roshi taking that as their cue to go as well.
Piccolo stood there for a moment absorbing all that happened. This was not how he imagined this to go down. Then again he had not imagined any of today's events could happen. He looked at the passed out Gohan then back at the diminish dot that was his mother being whisked away on the carpet. He couldn't help but get excited at unlocking Gohan's power, after all the boy seemed to take after his mother.
As Mr. Popo was directing their journey back to the lookout the old master couldn't help stay silent this time.
"Chi-Chi." He said getting her attention. "That was quite" he hesitated for a moment unsure what words to use "unexpected" he continued.
"It was not an easy decision my dear that is obvious. I am worried for you, some of the things you said while understandable are also unsettling." He continued unsure.
Chi-Chi had turned towards him and now Roshi could see that she was just a terrified an confused mother, unsure of her decision, tears once again rolling down her from her eyes with small quiet sobs escaping.
"Master Roshi" she said ignoring his concerns. "Now that you know where Gohan is you can find him again? You can sense Piccolo and find him again right? Please! Please come check up on him? Make sure he is alright? You will won't you? Please?" she said grabbing the old man by the shoulders, her eyes filled with tears. "I don't think I can come again and leave without him!"
Roshi only looked at her and before realizing it fatherly instincts that he hadn't used in a very long time took over. He pulled Chi-Chi into a comforting hug allowing the distressed mother to unload her tears on his shoulders.
"Yes my child. Of course I will."
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Well I have one review so I might as well address it:
RegularDude:
When I was reading the summary of this fic I was having some high hopes for this. I was expecting a more realistic retelling of Dragonball z. But a bunch of stuff instantly doesn't make sense such as Piccolo and Goku being able to easily communicate with Raditz to little to no problems. Raditz is an alien from another world that has never had contact with earth he shouldn't be able to have spoke the same language as them. You tried to make all the other characters smarter but Goku, Piccolo and Raditz are dumb as shit. Second you should really space your paragraphs cause not everyone is willing to read a whole block of words like that. Also if you wanna do a retelling like that then you should check out this. s/12863641/1/The-Optimised-Wish-Project
I thought about the communication problem before I even started writing this but at the time I just couldn't find an appropriate response for why they would be able to communicate even though they are from different worlds. I had a few options in mind but I wasn't sure and I'm still not sure if I want to take my story in that direction yet. I may solve the communication plot point or I may ignore it completely the way they do in a lot of sci-fi shows.
Not sure what you mean by Goku, Piccolo and Raditza are dumb as shit. I try to make them similar to cannon the same with the other characters. But if you find them dumb shit you are very much entitled to your opinion.
You are right about spacing the paragraphs. I'm trying to work on that. My writing technique/style pretty much sucks.
I checked out the first chapter of the story in the link and couldn't get through it. I was immediately turned of when I saw it was inspired by HPMOR. I am not a fan of that story or of the super rational protagonist. A smart character that would make reasonable decisions sure no problem bring it but the super rational one outlined in both HPMOR and the above are just to unrealistic for me. I like my characters to stay closer to source and not have drastic changes. Make them more human sure but nothing that takes away what I liked about the characters in the first place.
That's all for now!
Stay tuned for NEXT TIME ON DRAGONBALL Z!