One year later in the Time Chamber
Caulifla was powering up and the ground was shaking as electricity and raw power filled the air. She spent the last year trying to reach Super Saiyan 4 with the help of Goku. With her mate. With her love. After a long powering up she fell and tried to breathe as sweat dropped from her face.
"I...I can't do it." said Caulifla and she punched the ground.
"I don't understand. You have the power and the ability to transform and you should've accomplished like six months ago." said Goku.
"Well..thanks...that helped a lot!" said Caulifla as she was standing up.
"Wait. When did the Saiyans of Universe 6 lose their tails?" asked Goku.
"I don't know. I ditched the 'History of Saiyans' lessons in school..." said Caulifla mockingly.
"It can be a reason." said Goku, not caring with her mock.
"But you don't have a tail. At least I haven't seen it. So why can you turn and I can't?" asked Caulifla and she started to lose her patience.
"I don't have a tail anymore. I mean I still have just doesn't grow out. I wish Vegeta was here, I'm sure he could explain this whole tail thing. When we finish here I ask Whis may be he knows something as well." said Goku.
"So what are we gonna do 'til then? We still have a whole year." asked Caulifla.
"I teach you how to turn Super Saiyan God and then Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan." said Goku proudly.
"Super Saiyan Super God Saiyan... God Super Saiyan Super... What?" asked Caulifla suspiciously.
"Super Saiyan Blue." said Goku as he tried hold back his laugh.
"So why didn't you just say that?" asked Caulifla angrily.
"I just wanted you to say out loud." said Goku and he burst out in laugh.
"Hahaha, very funny. Anyway I'm hungry." said Caulifla and she ran up to Goku. She put her arm around his hip and pulled him closer and as soon as Goku wanted to do the same she punched him hard in the stomach.
"Hey...why did I get that?" asked Goku as he knelt down.
"Because you're messing with me." said Caulifla with a cute smile and she flew back to the building.
As they were sitting at the table Goku went deep in his thoughts as he was trying to find a solution to Caulifla's problem. Unfortunately he didn't know more about the Saiyans than the girl. Caulifla noticed the unusual silence and she worried a little bit.
"What's on your mind?" asked Caulifla.
"I'm trying to figure something out. I'm pretty sure you can't turn Super Saiyan 4 because you never had a tail. However, you're a Saiyan so...I don't know." said Goku.
"Well...it doesn't really matter. I mean I guess we can't just pull it out with huge pliers, right? But I don't need a tail to turn Super Saiyan God or Super Saiyan Blue. Please say that I don't need one to turn into a god." said Caulifla.
"No, you don't. But I have an idea. When we leave the Time Chamber we ask Dende, Supreme Kai and/or Whis. One of them must know something. Back in the days Kami removed my tail so it's a start. Until then we won't turn Super Saiyan. We'll train your base form." said Goku.
"What? Why would we do that?" asked Caulifla shocked.
"The stronger your base form, the stronger your Super Saiyan form plus getting god Ki is all about controlling your Ki properly. When you turn into a god you don't waste your Ki, you kinda just lock it in your body." said Goku.
"I don't get it. How is that even possibly?" asked Caulifla.
"We lock our Ki in our body that's why you can't sense god Ki only heat. By that we use the full potential of our power." said Goku.
"I...What? Are you messing with me again, old man?" asked Caulifla with much less patience in her voice.
"No, I would never do that." said Goku with a half smile but then he turned serious "So let's start training because we don't have much time left and it won't be easy."
Space, not far from Earth
"When will we reach Earth?" asked Tarble.
"Two days at top. Relax, we'll arrive sooner then Licere. So Tarble...you met Goku. What's he like?" asked Klee.
"He's really strong. I'd say he's as strong as Vegeta. He has a kind heart and he has a family." answered Tarble.
"So he has a family from an earthling just like your brother." said Klee quietly.
"Don't start it, Mother. Sometimes you sound just like Father." said Tarble.
"Don't get me wrong, I don't care about the bloodline or anything. I just find it interesting because Vegeta was always like your father. Proud, impatient. Some would say cold but he does care just like your father did." said Klee with tears in her eyes.
"Mother, I want to ask something. Is it true? Is it true what Licere said?" asked Tarble.
"This is the most shameful secret of our family. It is true. It shouldn't have happened but we can't rewrite history. But we can change our future." said Klee as she was looking out, starring into the void.
Time Chamber, One day later
"This is our last day. Tomorrow we'll leave this place." said Goku as he was sitting down.
"I can't believe we've been here for three years and only three days passed. It's so cool." said Caulifla as she hugged Goku.
"You improved a lot. You're much stronger than you were at the tournament. I'm proud of you." said Goku and she kissed the Saiyan girl.
"I had the best teacher and yeah I'm pretty impressive." answered Caulifla.
"Yeah, well impressive is not the first word which I'd pick. More like...I don't know...self-confident...a lot." said Goku quietly.
"Say what?" asked Caulifla angrily.
"I said impressive is a great word to describe you. As good as lovely and beautiful and cute..." said Goku as he was trying to save himself.
"I love you so much when you're trying to save yourself." said Caulifla laughing.
But Caulifla was hiding something from Goku. Something she would've never thought about. She felt something in her heart which she couldn't explain but it was a good feeling. A warm feeling. Around a week ago something changed.
"This is our last day so I say let's spar. No holding back, transformations allowed. We fight 'till one of us collapses." said Goku with excitement in his eyes.
"Are you sure? I mean I don't want you to leave this place in shame." said Caulifla mockingly.
Ten minutes later the two Saiyans was standing in front of each other, they were in their fighting stance. The air was thick and hot, sweat dropped from their chins, their focus filled the air between then with electricity as both of them were waiting the perfect moment to attack. When Goku's eye twitched Caulifla let out a battle cry and started to charge her blast.
"Kamehameha Cannon!" she yelled.
Within seconds she charged such a powerful Ki wave that Goku had to dodge, seeing no chance to block. As soon as he dodged the girl was right behind him launching a powerful hammer kick which hit Goku. At least his Afterimage.
'Yeah, it would've been too easy.' thought Caulifla smiling.
But for her surprise Goku didn't turn up behind her but in front her and landed a very powerful hit on her cheek. When Caulifla regained her standing she launched toward him. Light speed punches, kicks were flying but they were evenly matched. When they gained a little distance from each other both of them went Super Saiyan 3. Play time was over. The ground was shaking as their fists collided however none of them had the upper hand. Caulifla knelt Goku in the stomach which made him cough up blood. He didn't move at all. For a stranger it would've been obvious that Caulifla won but she knew better. She didn't let her guard down and focused just as strong as at the beginning. She knew he was planning something but for a few seconds she had doubts.
'Did I win? No, that can't be.' thought Caulifla.
The very next second Goku grabbed her leg and smashed her into the ground. When her back hit the ground she coughed heavily as the air suddenly came out of her lungs. Goku grabbed her wrist and lift her up then he started to throw heavy punches. Her defense was non-existing and she felt as power was leaving her body to the point where she powered down to her base form. Goku let her go and she collapsed.
"Well I guess it's decieded." said Goku with a smile and he started to walk toward the bulding to grab some Senzu Bean for the girl.
"No...I...don't...give...up." said Caulifla as she slowly stood up.
"Come on, you barley can stand. You did good. Hell, I thought I can't recover from that knee." said Goku as blood was dripping from mouth.
"I said...I do NOT give UP!" shouted Caulifla and she looked in Goku's eyes. Something was different in her voice. It was like there was another voice besides hers. Her eyes were full with rage and anger then she let out a huge battle cry and started to power up. Goku couldn't believe what was happening. The air became thicker and powerful electricity filled it. She was in her base form but her aura was gold. A few seconds later the girls was covered in red fur, her hair became longer but it was still black. When she stopped she opened her eyes.
"Y-You di..." Goku couldn't finish his sentence because Caulifla punched him so hard his nose broke.
"W-What are you doi..." this time she kicked him in the ribs and from the sound of it a few broke.
"Hey, stop!" shouted Goku and he went Super Saiyan 4 but it was barley enough to block her ferocious attacks so he went Super Saiyan Blue. He grabbed her fits and looked in her eyes but they were blank. As they tried to get the upper hand Goku couldn't understand why his love was acting like this. Like animal.
"Caulifla please stop. I don't wanna hurt you. Don't make me hurt you. I know you in there!" said Goku still looking in the girl's eyes. Suddenly Caulifla stopped pushing and knelt down like she was in huge pain. A minute later she stopped screaming and was breathing heavily.
"What...what happened?" asked Caulifla as she trying to stand up.
"Ah, so you came back." said Goku.
"What do you mean?", asked Caulifla as she looked at him, "and what the hell happened to you? You bleed and you barley stand on your feet."
"You don't say? Look at yourself." said Goku with a proud smile.
Caulifla looked at her arms which were covered in red fur. She felt unbelievable power boiling indise of her. Then she realized.
"I...I did it, didn't I? I'm Super Saiyan 4." said Caulifla.
"Yeah and you kinda snapped. You were like an animal. You went crazy and you wanted to kill me. I felt it." said Goku.
"You mean I did this to you? Man, I can't remember anything." said Caulifla shocked.
"I had to turn Super Saiyan Blue to stop you. It seems like you can control yourself now." said Goku.
"This power...it's amazing...thank y-" she couldn't finish her sentence because Goku collapsed unconsciously.
The Time Chamber's door slowly opened. Dende & Mr. Popo were standing there waiting for the two Saiyans, waiting for the result of their training.
"Hey Dende! Mr. Popo! It's good to see you!" said Goku with a huge smile.
"Yeah, what he said." said Caulifla.
"Goku, Caulifla. You both improved much. However I must say next time you should get better clothes because it seems like even your Saiyan armor couldn't keep up with you." said Dende.
"Yeah, I guess Bulma won't be happy." Mr. Popo, would you be so kind?" asked Goku.
"Naturally." said Mr. Popo as he closed his eyes then the next second Goku was in a brand new clothes. The same orange Turtle Hermit gi.
"Now, what about you, young lady?" asked Mr. Popo as he stepped in front of the Saiyan girl.
"I just roll with my old clothes I guess." said Caulifla, not caring.
"Mr. Popo, before you do that, can I have a word with you? In private, please?" asked Goku.
The question surprised him but he walked with him. Goku then whispered something in his ear which made Mr. Popo lauge.
"Are you sure that's a good idea?" asked Mr. Popo still laughing.
"Of course." said Goku smiling.
"Hey! What are two talking about?" shouted Caulifla.
"Nothing, nothing." said Goku.
"Okay. So...can I have new clothes? It's kinda cold here." asked Caulifla.
"Yeah, sure." answered Mr. Popo and he did the same thing he did with Goku. Caulifla was shocked when she saw her new clothes. It was orange like Goku's slightly different though and it had Goku's symbol.
"Perfect." said Goku with a huge smile.
"You gotta be kidding me. Aren't you a little full of yourself?" asked Caulifla, however she was flattered a little bit.
Goku didn't answer he was just smiling at his idea.
"Oh, Goku, before I forget. Yesterday Gohan visited me, he was looking for you. He said that today you're invited to a party. Pan's birthday." said Dende.
"Oh man, I almost forgot. It's a good thing Gohan came to you. I guess he knows sometimes a forget a few things." said Goku.
"Sometimes?" asked Dende.
"A few things?" asked Mr. Popo.
"It's a miracle if sometimes you remember a few things." finished Caulifla.
"Sometimes you guys can be really mean, you know that? But I guess we should go." said Goku.
"We? I'm not invited, am I?" asked Caulifla surprised.
"Of course you are. You're with me. Come on it's gonna be so much fun." said Goku and he jumped down from the Lookout.
"I have a bad feeling about this." said Caulifla as he followed his man.
"Soooo... are we not going to talk about their tails?" asked Dende as he was waving after the Saiyans.
"I really don't want to." said Mr. Popo as he headed back to the building.
Goku and Caulifla arrived at Gohan's house and they were immediately welcomed by Piccolo who was standing in front of the door.
"Goku! What a surprise. I thought you'd forget about the party." said Piccolo as he smiled.
"Hello Piccolo! Yeah, I almost did but Dende was kind enough to remind me." said Goku as he scratched the back of his head with his left arm.
"You know...at least you wouldn't say these things. It really seems bad that you can't remember your own granddaughter's birthday." said Caulifla.
"Hey...I know you. Kale, right?" asked Piccolo.
"Of course! I remember you as well. The giant, green slug, right? No, you idiot, I'm Caulifla, Kale's my sister!" said Caulifla angrily.
"All right, fine, don't need to be hostile. Goku...can we talk in private?" asked Piccolo concerned.
"Sure. You can go in if you wanna. Just knock on the door but please be careful. I don't think this door is as strong as you used to." said Goku and he walked with Piccolo.
Caulifla approached the door and she gently knocked however she almost made a hole on it, the huge crack was the proof of that. The door opened but she didn't see anyone until she looked down and saw a kid who was the spit image of Goku.
"Who are you?" asked the child.
The female Saiyan couldn't believe her eyes. She looked back but she didn't see Goku or Piccolo at all.
"Are you messing with me again, Goku?" asked Caulifla mockingly.
"Goku? Do you know my dad?" asked the small Saiyan.
"Your dad? I thought his son is Gohan. But you're definitely not Gohan. Who are you kid?" asked Caulifla.
"I asked you first. Who are you? And how do know my-DAD!" the kid ran past Caulifla who almost fell, as the kid launched faster than a bullet, just to see he was running toward Goku. He picked up the kid laughing.
"Hey Goten, how are you kiddo? I see you met Caulifla." said Goku as he hugged the kid.
"What? Is he your son? What about Gohan?" asked Caulifla shocked but amazed when she saw how much this little kid loved his dad.
"What about him? I have to sons. This is Goten, the youngest one. And I'm the one who forgets everything, huh?" asked Goku with tease in his voice.
"Whatever, just let's get inside." said the female Saiyan.
When they stepped in the living room everyone greeted Goku except a woman who seemed more interested in her than the male Saiyan.
'What is she looking at? I swear I'm gonna punch her if she stares for one more second. Hold on a minute...could she be-?' thought Caulifla.
"Chi-Chi." said Goku coldly.
"Goku." answered the woman even colder. The tension almost resulted in lightning, everyone felt that. It didn't take much to Caulifla to realize that that woman was Goku's ex-wife so she immediately appeared next to Goku just to hug his left arm, making sure that everyone sees that this is man with her. She marked her territory.
"Who is this...girl?" asked Chi-Chi.
"Her name is Caulifla. We train together, she's a Saiyan as well and she...", Goku couldn't finish his sentence because Caulifla wanted to finish it, "...is his mate. His girlfriend or whatever you humans call it." finished Caulifla with pride in her voice.
"How dare you br..." Chi-Chi started but suddenly Gohan's arm on her shoulder stopped her to finish whatever she wanted to say.
"Here comes the birthday cake!" said Videl a she was trying to ease the atmosphere.
Everyone enjoyed the cake and each others company. The tension quickly disappeared and finally peace came in the room. The Z-fighters remembered back to their adventures, now laughing at them, and they were honestly happy for Goku and Caulifla.
'I could get used to it. Goku's friends are so peaceful. Weaklings of course but friendly.' thought Caulifla as she watched Goku's playing with Pan, his granddaughter, next to her.
"Dad, can I have a word?" asked Gohan as he waved over his dad.
"Hm? Yeah, sure. Here, hold her for a little." said Goku as he put Pan in Caulifla's arm.
"Hey, I don't think it's..." ,started the Saiyan girl but couldn't finish because Goku was already at the other end of the room, "...good idea. You're gonna regret this."
At first Pan was looking at Caulifla with no emotion at all but after a few seconds she started to smile and laugh as she wanted to hug the female warrior. Caulifla couldn't help but giggle at the baby and she hugged her tightly. Goten walked up to them.
"So, are you my new mommy?" asked Goten innocently. Caulifla blushed hard because she really didn't know the answer for that.
"N-no...I don't think so. Don't you dare call me mommy." said Caulifla however her voice didn't have any anger.
"Okay. How about...Aunt Cauli?" asked Goten. Caulifla almost bit off the child's head however Pan's laughing stopped her.
"You like it, don't you?" asked Caulifla from Pan and her response was more laughing and clapping.
"I think she likes it and I like it too. You're nice." said Goten. Caulifla smiled at the two children.
"All right kid, you can call me Aunt Cauli. But only you're allowed and try not to make a habit of it. Cool?" asked Caulifla as she straightened her arm to fist bump with Goten which he gladly accepted.
After a few hours the Saiyans said goodbye to Gohan and his family.
"Thank you for coming, Dad! Caulifla, it was a pleasure to meet you again." said Gohan.
"I know. Everyone says I'm a real uplifting person." answered Caulifla as she ruffled Goten's hair and gave a kiss on Pan's forehead.
Goten hugged her dad and to everyone's surprise he hugged Caulifla as well.
"Bye Aunt Cauli!" said Goten with a huge smile.
"Bye kid! Take care of this family, all right?" answered Caulifla as she fist bump him.
The two Saiyans disappeared while Gohan, Videl and Pan were standing in the door.
"Soooo...are we not going to talk about their tails?" asked Videl.
"I really don't want to." answered Gohan and he walked back to his home.