Author Notes: Starting with this chapter, things get even darker with much tragedy added to the mix
Chapter 7: Universe 4' Plan- Quitela's Scheme
Universe 4- Quitela's Realm- 1 hour after the Zeno Exhibition
In a room that resembled the inside of a schemer was hatching a plan in his domain while eating his junk food and playing video games. It was a small yellow anthropomorphic mouse with large round ears, a thin tail, and a black outline around his eyes. He smiled smugly as his attendant, a tall, manly looking Angel with his white hair styled into a pompadour positioned to the right.
"There's a satisfaction to being aware of an opportunity and taking advantage of it with greater satisfaction of savoring the results of that opportunity taken. Direct force can't always gain what you want when stealth and skill will triumph is more likely. Discord is excellent and having secrets to exploit is divine. Salmon that like being cozy in moving with the flow, unlike the rest of their more hard working peers. It's fine until it gets colder than finally it's suffering for its laziness- that's Universe 7. Going up stream- against the current, is the only way to stay around. Only the weak and cowardly fear Universe 7. Most loathe them and not a single one likes them for their inherent disrespectful nature no matter how hard they tries- it's the truth.," the rodent monologued while eating his chips.
"Are they ready Cognac?," asked the rodent to his Angel.
"Yes, Lord Quitela. Our assailants have already targeted the individuals the individuals that Goku will likely recruit in order to participate in the tournament., And since they'll be discreet and disguised, the Omni Kings will be unaware" replied Cognac as the Supreme Kai, a orange skinned fellow with rather effeminate features, and a white mohawk, entered the room.
"These actions are very unbecoming of a god of your status, Lord Quitela. Interfering with the other universes' chances to win through such underhanded tactics. What if Lord Zeno finds out about this treachery?," he asked the God of Destruction with a tone of half-heartened concern.
"Kuru. There's always another Supreme Kai that can take your place. In fact, there's four more and you're chosen because you're amusing.," snarked the rodent.
"I'd rather keep myself alive, thank you very much.," replied Kuru as he sweated a little, nervously.
"Good, now let's watch the show unfold.," remarked Quitela as his video game screen shifted into a surveillance of the other universe.
Universe 7
In a house in the city, Krillin, the short noseless man and 18 , icy blue eyed blond were at home with their daughter, Marron who had a mix of both of their features.
In a house within the same city, Gohan, the bespectacled half Saiyan young adult, along with his wife were playing with their daughter Pan, while the green skinned Namekian with pointy ears and antenna protruding from his forehead looked down while wearing his heavy white cloak. Chichi, Gohan's mother and Goten, his little brother were visiting at this time.
In a temple in the mountains, Roshi, the bald bearded hermit wearing sunglasses, looked on as the bald, triple-eyed man, Tien trained his equally bald disciples. Yurin, a woman with dark green hair worn in two big loops in the shape of a bow, looked on intensely. Chiaotzu, the noseless short, white skinned human arrived in time to watch Tien teach his students.
In a large mansion, Buu, the pink, obese humanoid with a long antenna on the top of his head and wearing a purple cloak was hanging around his friend, the afro wearing Mr. Mark Satan, otherwise known as Hercule. Bee was also there sleeping, but awoke when he smelt someone nasty approaching.
In capsule Vegeta, the proud Saiyan with brownish black hair standing up like a flame looked on with stoic pride as Trunks played with his little sister, Bra and Bulma looking very delighted. Dr and Mrs. Briefs looked on mild joy.
Suddenly, ten assassins emerged from portals set in those different locations and attacked these individuals, much to their surprise and horror. Vegeta, Gohan, Buu and Piccolo weren't attacked by these attackers, but the chaotic circumstances led to them wishing they had been. Tien, 18, Krillin and Roshi was not nearly as fortunate.
At Korin's Tower, Korin sensed the loss of Ki from the allies of the hero, Goku, and was about to tell Yajirobe to get the Senzu Beans in order to heal them, but both were taken out by a completely invisible assailant. They were left to die in a pool of their own blood. Dende was taken next before Popo's own eyes and the invisible kidnapper left so quickly that he didn't have time to react.
In the Other World Shin, Kibito and the Old Kai sensed a disturbance on Earth and were about to leave to help the Earthlings that they had come to know, when suddenly a seemingly invisible attacker knocked them unconscious. The next moment, everyone was gone.
All while, Quitela laughed in his home universe, watching the spectacle with sadistic glee.
A hour later
Goku was flying towards Capsule Corp with a puzzled expression on his face.
"Hmm. After facin' Zamasu, I felt impatient, like there wasn't any competition anymore for me to improve. And I felt rusty not fightin' a strong guy.," he said to himself.
Goku there's trouble., said the voice of King Kai.
"Not now King Kai. When I asked Zennies for a tournament, didn't have any idea he'd want to erase the other universes because they ain't up to his standards if they lose. And Beerus is blamin' me for puttin' the idea in them in the first place.," he added as he rubbed his chin with a bewildered expression.
But it's seri- You did what?!, shouted King Kai's voice.
"Well, no big deal. I've decided on who's fightin' for the universe. I bet they'll be very excited.," he concluded with a smile.
That's what I wanted to talk about. But, seriously, what the hell!, concluded King Kai angrily.
Goku then landed on the ground to see Bulma.
"Yo, I'm back. I wanna call everyone for a special meetin'," he told her with an optimistic tone of voice.
However, Bulma wasn't smiling. In fact, she was uncharacteristically troubled.
"What's wrong?," he asked Bulma.
"Everyone's...out of commission!," she declared with a tone of dread.
"They must've been training too hard. Don't worry, we got Senzu Beans-," Goku remarked naively, but then Bulma then added to her emotional distraught dismay.
"They were ambushed by people we don't know about. Someone's destroyed the entire Senzu Bean supply...and Korin's been killed! Yajirobe too!"
"What...Who did this?!," Goku said with a stunned expression. It then turned into anger and sadness.
"And Dende, Kibito the Old Kai, and Shin were taken away!," Bulma concluded as she clenched her fist.
Goku then rushed in to see that Roshi, Tien, Krillin and 18 were in critical with Mrs and Dr Briefs, Vegeta, Piccolo, Gohan, Videl, Yamcha, Oolong, Chiaotzu, Puar, Ox-King, Marron and Baba were surrounding each of the beds. There was also an additional person that resembled 18 a little bit. He was a young man wearing silver hoop earrings, with a short, slim build, He had shoulder-length black hair and thin, blue eyes that seemed expressionless and cold. He wore a white shirt with "MIR" imprinted on it, with green sleeves and blue jeans. He had black shoes and wore a tan colored belt. On his left sleeve was an orange armband that says "RANGER." He also wore black gloves.
"This is 17, 18's twin brother. We fought once before Cell got to him. He's agreed to help us.," Piccolo explained to alleviate Goku's confusion of the mysterious young man.
"What happened?!," Goku said with shock and anger. Intense fury was built up inside of him.
"They got off much easier than the others.," Yamcha said as he pointed to the other beds with two heavily bandaged boys and an afro haired man that the fat Majin Buu was intensely worried about.
"Trunks. Goten...Mr. Satan?! Why would someone go after them?!," Goku said in intense rage and concern.
"They protected me, Gohan and Buu from being attacked.," Vegeta replied with a reserved voice filled with tranquil fury.
Beerus and Whis then arrived with the former in a state of distress. The thin purple cat with long upright ears and narrow yellow eyes looked more frustrated than usual and the slightly effeminate Angel was somewhat concerned for the state of the fighters.
"Oi, where's Shin? If he dies along with the old geezer, I'm through you understand. And Goku, have you found anyone for your team yet...," Beerus remarked before noticing Goku's sudden change into intensely, restrained stoicism filled with repressed anger.
"So, that who it was...Dirty fuckin' shits! Taking us out so we don't even fight. Whis...can they be healed?," Goku said in a flat tone of grief and anger.
"I'm sorry Goku..., but they seem to a mist of mind breaking illusions and powerful magic meant to keep them unconscious as long as the person is alive. And it appears they were also heavily beaten with a virus placed in them that can't be healed other than a healer. And even if they are healed, they won't be able to fight for a month after being released.," Whis observed.
"Goten! wake up Goten!," Chichi begged and cried.
"Brother...you must've been lured by some feminine willies...I always knew that was your fatal flaw.," Baba said harshly as she shook her fist.
"Mama! Papa! wake up!," Marron cried. while shaking Krillin and 18.
"Tien!," Chiaotzu cried for Tien while crying into his bed.
Vegeta was by Trunks' bed with his eyes trying their hardest to hold back the tears and Bulma quickly rushing and wailing into the bed. Bra, who was being carried by Mrs. Briefs was crying profusely.
Goku then noticed that Gohan was more distressed than the rest of the group.
"Gohan!," Goku said loudly, but stopped mid sentence.
Gohan and Videl were around a small bed where a little baby girl was being treated due to being in a critical condition.
"Why?!," Gokua asked.
"She attacked one of those creeps and she was hit back harshly in return. They left before we could even hit back, but they seemed annoyed, saying the little tyke got in the way. Gohan said it was because of its your fault for your lack of respect for authority that led to this," Piccolo said with intense regret before turning to Goku.
"What's this about?!," Yamcha asked in loud confusion.
"Apparently, it's a tournament that you agreed on. Was it worth this?!," Vegeta said angrily.
Goku then turnt to Whis with an expression of seemingly much self-loathing with a mix of intense fury that he was trying to keep control of.
"Is it possible to bring someone who's dead to fight for us?," Goku asked.
"As long as it's someone who can fight, then it's alright.," Whis replied. Goku then turnt to Baba with a nightmarishly angered expression that shocked her. The room cracked from his fury being slightly released.
"Baba. Take me to Other World. I have an idea of who can fight for us! Now!," Goku said in a deeply feral and angered voice.
Not wanting to refuse, she held onto Goku as he used Instant Transmission to get out of the room, leaving everyone confused, saddened or angered.
"Tch, now I have to find out, what kind of rat's strong enough to overpower Shin and kidnap-," Beerus said in anger before realizing.
"Quitela that little pip-squeak.," he muttered.
Jaco, the light blue faced , purple bodied and yellow eyed Galactic Space Patroller and Monaka, a short red, slender, as a wide and chubby head with pointy ears, a small, upturned nose, prominent lips, large nipples, wearing a green suit and purple shoes; suddenly arrived with gifts.
"Um...what's going on?," Jaco asked as he blew streamers.
"Seriously, read the mood. No tact, especially you. You should be ashamed, Great Monaka!," Beerus yelled aloud angrily, which deeply confused Monaka, who was only there because Jaco brought him over.
Universe 4- Quitela's Realm
"Kekeke. We've managed to knock some players off their team while limiting their ability to heal. And we have their Kai hostage so we have that Trump Card to use on them. If we get erased, so will they since the hostages are here!," Quitela gloated as he kicked the young Namekian Dende and the lavender Supreme Kai, Shin. The Old Kai and Kibito were still unconscious.
"Kuru. Have you lost your dignity as a protector of life?!," Shin asked Kuru in frustration.
"If you say I've gone the way of that misguided demon, Zamasu. Then you're mistaken. I'm merely trying to maintain my relationship with my God of Destruction.," Kuru replied with an elitist stoicism,
"Standing by Corruption being orchestrated is as terrible as causing it.," Shin retorted angrily.
"Doesn't matter. It's not like that Goku can find anyone to replace them in time.," Quitela remarked.
"You'll pay for these transgressions!," Shin snapped.
"I don't think so.," Quitela gloated.
His laughter of Kekeke ran through the halls as ten cloaked figures looked on, shrouded in darkness with glowing red eyes.
Next Chapter: Goku has to make a deal with the devils of his past in order to save his universe