The Noble Time Traits
Once again they were in the vortex. Toushiro, Momo and Vegeta were hurled through time again. They soon found themselves back on earth where they soon landed in the ocean next to an island. The child prodigy was the first to resurface, gasping for air as he swam to the shore.
Toushiro: "Ah! Nasty... Saltwater."
Just as he climbed on the docks, Momo resurfaced close by and gasping for air as well.
Toushiro: "Give me your hand, Momo."
Toushiro grabbed Momo's hand and helped her out of the water and onto the docks.
Momo: "Thanks, Toushiro."
Toushiro: "That's Captain Hitsugaya."
Both of them panted heavily few awhile before they stood up and looked around for Vegeta. The saiyan prince was nowhere in sight. Suddenly, a pair of hands latched onto the wood of the docks. The two young soul reapers were frightened at first by the sudden appearance but quickly calmed down when they saw Vegeta trying to pull himself out of the ocean.
Vegeta: "A little help please!"
Both of the kids grabbed hold of the green sash, that held his lieutenants badge, around his chest and pulled. Although they were strong themselves, it took Toushiro and Momo some effort into helping the much larger and heavier man to haul himself out of the water. Together the two weighed 148 pounds while Vegeta weighed a massive 226 pounds. When Vegeta obtained his spinosaurus form, he grew in size to where he was as tall as Goku which meant he got heavier too. Compared to his counterpart in the Frieza timeline, he was a giant. Now all three of them were safely on dry land. Vegeta shook his body to remove the water while Toushiro and Momo squeezed their kimonos to remove the water as well as empty their swords sheaths of the saltwater. Once they were relatively dry, they looked around their new surroundings. The island they were on was packed with people, tents and stands.
Momo: "Where are we? It looks like a festival."
Toushiro: "Vegeta, is this another part of your past?"
Vegeta: "Yes it is. We are at the World Martial Arts Tournament!"
Toushiro: "World what?"
Vegeta: "The World Martial Arts Tournament is a tournament that is held once a year. Fighters from all around the planet come to face off with each other in hopes of winning and claiming the title as the strongest fighter on the planet. I've competed once but never got a chance to fight as the battle with Majin Buu was more interesting."
Toushiro: "Is it something anyone can join?"
Vegeta: "Yes, but you have to pass the preliminaries before you can enter the main event. There has only been one junior division for kids 18 and under and that's going on today in this timeline."
Toushiro: "How do you win the tournament?"
Vegeta: "Don't even think about it. If you want to enter the tournament, enter the next one in our timeline."
Toushiro: "Maybe I will but how do you win?"
Vegeta: "Well you must fight and beat your opponent. You lose if you give up, if the referee counts to ten, if you fall out of the ring or if you kill your opponent. Each match is given the same time limit and if no winner is announced when the time is up, than the judges get to decide. No weapons are allowed unless they are apart of you like claws or teeth. Swords like these are not allowed but you can use energy attacks or for you two, kido."
Toushiro: "So its a contest to see who's the strongest."
Vegeta: "You don't have to be strong to win. You can win if you can out-think your opponent or by getting them to fall out of the ring."
Momo: "Sounds like something even I could win."
Toushiro: "Yeah and it sounds fun. A real challenge! Do you know when the next tournament is, Vegeta?"
Vegeta: "No I don't, captain, and even if I did we're stuck in the past until we find the remaining globes!"
Toushiro: "That reminds me!"
Toushiro reached in his kimono and pulled out the globe Frieza had.
Toushiro: "I made sure I held onto this."
Vegeta: "Let me se that."
The captain handed his lieutenant the globe. Vegeta carefully examined it as he thought about what it did to Frieza and what Unridge was trying to accomplish. Then it dawned on him!
Vegeta: "I think I know what these globes are and their purpose with time is. Have you two ever heard of the Noble Time Traits?"
The two soul reapers looked at each other in confusion and then back at Vegeta.
Momo: "No, never."
Toushiro: "What are they?"
Vegeta: "It's actually a story that Kakarot once told me, one that I later discovered to be true. Would you like to hear it?"
Toushiro: "Yeah!"
Momo: "Oh yes, please!"
Vegeta: "Ok. Let's sit under that tree over there."
They eagerly followed the saiyan to the nearest palm tree and sat under the shade, out of sight of others. Once they were comfortable, Vegeta began to tell the story that Goku had once told him a long time ago.
Vegeta: "Many thousands of years ago, way before we were even born, humans had lived together in unity, harmony and fellowship. Peace and friendship were offered to anyone who would welcome it. But there were some for whom aggression was their only means of existence and the only way to survive. This clan of outcasts was only known as the Foes and they regarded their peaceful brethren as weaklings. They devoured, dominated and annihilated all in their path and the peaceful clans were weak and gullible. During this time of crisis lived a young boy named Turok. One day, the Foes decided that it was time to do away with all who they thought inferior to themselves. With their own future at stake, the once peaceful clans also took to battle. After much blood was shed, a figure stood before them. It was Turok and with him he had 5 beautiful glowing globes. The boy said to his fellow humans that these 5 globes hold the key to the future. Those 5 globes were Intelligence, Ambition, Compassion, Wisdom and Humility. With these traits, the clans became one at long last. Humility opened their eyes. Wisdom brought justice and peace. Intelligence built them the tools needed to thrive and more. Compassion erased all their hostilities. Ambition fulfilled all their dreams. These gifts became known as the Noble Time Traits and Turok became known as Father Time."
Momo: "What an amazing story!"
Toushiro: "And this story is true?!"
Vegeta: "The proof is right here in my hands. Frieza said that when he picked up this globe, he suddenly became more intelligent. That means this globe is Intelligence and the others are likely Ambition, Compassion, Wisdom and Humility."
Toushiro: "Incredible."
Momo: "I don't get what you're saying?"
Vegeta: "Unridge said that she wants order and without these gifts, that's exactly what will happen. As the story says Humility opened their eyes: meaning that it opens ones eyes to the truth. Wisdom brought justice and peace: meaning it helps the future generations remember the past. Intelligence built them the tools needed to thrive and more: meaning it gives one the ability to solve puzzles and build what is needed. Compassion erased all their hostilities: meaning it gives the emotion that brings hearts together. Ambition fulfilled all their dreams: meaning that it gives the courage and drive to accomplish goals. Without these, we have no future."
Momo: "I think I get it now. These traits are what helped us get to where we are in time but without them, time will stop for us and there for our future will never come!"
Vegeta: "You are correct."
Toushiro: "It all makes sense when you think about it long enough."
Momo: "But why are we going back in time of your history, Vegeta?"
Toushiro: "Simple... Vegeta pissed off Unridge when the captains were welcoming her into our ranks."
Momo: "Vegeta's allowed to attend captains meetings?"
Toushiro: "Yeah, by special request from Head-Captain Yamamoto himself."
Momo: "What did you do?"
Vegeta: "I can't remember really. Anyway, you'd better hold onto this Toushiro."
Toushiro: "Why me?"
Vegeta: "Because I'm the one who knows what happens in these timelines, so I'm the one who will have to fight if we are threatened."
Momo: "I get it... You're afraid that if you hold onto the globes, they could be damaged or destroyed if you fight."
Vegeta: "Again you are correct, Momo."
Toushiro: "Well I can't hold onto all five."
Momo: "I'll hold onto two."
Vegeta: "And the last globe will surly take us home so you'll only have to hold onto two."
Toushiro: "Fair enough... So... Where are you and your friends in this timeline?"
Vegeta: "Oh brother, you are just so interested in my past, aren't you?"
Toushiro: "Yes because you don't talk about it that much."
Vegeta: "You got me there... Follow me."
So the saiyan led the two kids to where he was sure his counterpart of this timeline and the others were. Just as he did in the Frieza timeline, Vegeta informed the two about what has happened already and what was going to happen during the tournament.
Toushiro: "So who do you think has the next globe?"
Vegeta: "I've got a good idea."
They finally reached their destination. They stayed hidden in the shadows at the entrance, something the young captain found to be challenging due to his white hair. All of the contestants had arrived and were waiting on the announcer to start.
Momo: "There's you and your friends, Vegeta!"
Vegeta: "Shhhhh. The announcer will be starting soon. Pay attention as he'll explain the rules of the tournament."
All eyes fell on the announcer as, once again, the familiar scene played out before Vegeta.
