Back on Beerus's planet, the Gods and Angels were getting ready to return to their own Universe along with some of their fighters.
Gohan was talking a little more with Universes 2 and 6. So far he's felt a real connection with these two Universes, ironically the only Universes to beat him and his team. Maybe it's because he likes seeing nicer Saiyans, maybe it's because he likes seeing warriors who draw strength from love rather than anger, but there's something about these warriors that catches Gohan's interest.
"It was really great seeing you again Cabba, I'm glad we finally got to spar," Gohan said.
"I had fun as well, you're a really talented fighter Gohan," Cabba said.
"You're also really clever, and you work so well with your friends," Kale said.
"Thanks, you all have great teamwork too. Kale, you and Caulifla seem to be unstoppable together, I can tell you two train a lot with each other, it's almost like you know what the other's going to do before they do it," Gohan said.
"Well Kale is my protégé, and we're close as sisters, so that's pretty obvious at this point," Caulifla boasted.
Gohan turned to the third Saiyan of the group, "Cabba, you're a really good leader, I'm guessing you have a lot of experience with that."
Cabba shyly rubbed his head, "I really wouldn't consider myself the leader of this group. But you are right about Caulifla and Kale, they really are impressive."
"You say that like it's a new revelation," Caulifla boasted. "Kale and I were always the strongest of all the Universes, today just proved that even more."
"You're not very modest, are you?" Brianne asked, glaring pitifully at the brash Saiyan.
"Shove it," Caulifla said, then glared down at Gohan. "You better give me another chance at you kid, I'm not done with you yet, not until I feel satisfied."
"Something tells me you'd be hard to satisfy though," Gohan said. "I like sparring once in a while but it's still not something I regularly do. I mainly do it to get strong enough to protect the ones I love, or just to spend time with friends and family."
"That's so sweet!" Brianne, Kanka and Su said at the same time, hearts filling their eyes.
"Seriously, it makes me wanna gag," Caulifla said.
"Oh hush you!" Brianne said to Caulifla, then turned her attention to Gohan, placing her hands on his shoulders and staring into his eyes. "Listen to me Gohan, you have what it takes to turn love into power. I can see it in your heart, always embrace it, it can lead to such wonderous things!"
Gohan looked a little weirded out, but knew that this was just her way of motivating him, "Thanks, I'll try."
"First focus on your love for your friends, especially Android 18, I can tell she means a lot to you," Brianne said with a playful wink.
Gohan chuckled a bit while blushing, "Yeah, she does."
Caulifla rolled her eyes, "I can't listen to any more of this crap, anyway it looks like Champa's about to leave, so maybe we should too."
"But Goku offered to take us to Earth, I think so at least," Cabba said.
"He went to contact Bulma, just to make sure she's alright with it," Gohan said.
Caulifla thought about it a little, "That works for me, maybe I'll also get another chance at fighting Goku."
Gohan chuckled and muttered to himself, "She really is a Saiyan, kind of admirable."
Moments later, Goku had gotten everyone's attention, "Yo! Everyone listening?" Upon seeing all eyes were on him, he resumed speaking. "Alright, I just spoke with Bulma, she's ok with having some guests, as long as we don't cause any type of damage."
"Seriously everyone, my mom's very strict about stuff like that, please don't do anything to tick her off," Trunks pleaded.
"Is she strong?" Caulifla asked.
"Um, not particularly, she's not a fighter and doesn't have anywhere close to the power any of us do," Trunks explained.
"Then what the hell is there to be worried about?" Caulifla asked.
"Just behave, it's hard to explain but my mom can be really intimidating," Trunks said.
"Just heed their warning, she may not have power but she has a will like no other," Vegeta explained.
"Yeah, what they said," Goku added. "So anyone who wants to come with us to Capsule Corp, just come to me, and I'll get us there in an instant."
"We'll have to pass," Bergamo said. "I don't believe we'll get along well with your fellow Earthlings."
"Aw, you don't know that for sure," Goku said.
"Call it instinct, anyway it's best if we get back to Universe 9 for the time being, but next time you're up for a challenge against the Trio de Dangers, you know how to contact us," Bergamo said, turning towards Sidra and Mojito. "We'll be expecting to hear from you soon Goku."
"And you're son," Lavender said.
"Hopefully both," Basil added.
Goku nodded with a determined smile, "Sounds good. Guess I'll be seeing you around."
With a final nodding glance, Mojito flew off with Sidra and the Trio de Dangers.
Mosco of Universe 3 beeped a bit, to which his angel Campari translated, "We must be off too, while I'm sure our three warriors would love to join you, it is best they return to our Universe and get their check-up from Dr. Paparoni."
"We didn't damage them did we?" Gohan asked.
"It's not you, but they did use a lot of energy really quickly, good show of power from you I should say," Campari said. "We shall be meeting again soon."
"Too bad, I'm sure Bulma would have loved to meet all of you, she's always fascinated by techy type stuff. But that's fine, have a safe trip back," Goku said.
The three robots went with Mosco and Campari, flying back to Universe 3.
Heles turned her attention to Brianne, "Will you be joining them?"
"Truthfully, I kind of want to, if to see what their world is like, and speak with our new little friend there," Brianne said, gesturing slightly to Gohan.
"Understandable, does that also go for Su and Kanka?" Heles asked.
"Yes, I wish to go to Earth as well," Su confirmed.
"Me too," Kanka added.
"Very well, once you're done, contact myself and Sour, we'll be there in an instant to get you," Heles said.
"I will be letting you know Lady Heles," Whis assured.
"Well if they're staying, then I'm definitely staying," Caulifla said. "I want my second battle with either Gohan or Goku, and I'll do what I can to get it."
"If Caulifla is staying, I want to as well," Kale said.
"I'll join as well, if you don't mind," Cabba said.
"Alright, that's six so far, what about the last two?" Goku asked.
Universe 10 seemed to be talking it over, after a few seconds Obuni took the time to speak to the others, "As much as I wish to join you, I must go back. I do have a family to look after, but perhaps another time, I'll be able to come, and bring my family as well. I do wish to see the Gohan of this timeline after all."
"I'll be happy to take that offer though," Lillibeu said.
"Count me out, I'm going back to my Universe, you may call me back when you develop some class," Jirasen said.
"Screw you too pal," Seventeen said, getting a smug glare from Jirasen.
"I'm staying as well," Caway said, turning to her Universe 4 allies. "If that's alright with you."
"Fine by me, not sure why you want to stay with these dimwits though," Monna said, giving them a slight glare. "Hardly what I call good company."
"Like you were a pleasure to be around," Seventeen said with a roll of his eyes.
"Enjoy your arrogance while you can, I'll settle my own score with you soon!" Monna warned.
Caway shook her head shamefully of her ally, then turned to Ganos, "What about you? Are you staying or going back with Lord Quitela?"
Ganos looked to Universe 7, thinking this over. While he has little care for them, he is somewhat interested in their world. He only got a brief glimpse of it once when he was sent by Quitela to gather info on Unvierse 7's fighters.
"I'll come as well," Ganos said. "Curious about their planet, plus I want to learn the secret of Universe 7's strength."
Caway seemed excited, "That's so great! Come, the Saiyan Goku is going to take us there."
"How exactly?" Ganos asked.
"Instant Transmission," Goku said. "You saw Gohan do it during the fights I'm sure."
"Oh right, that technique where he disappears and reappears," Ganos said. He turned to Quitela, "I guess I'll be seeing you later."
"Do tell me everything you learn about Universe 7, I'm sure it will be interesting to hear about," Quitela said with an almost sinister chuckle.
Vegeta looked mistrusting at Quitela, "I don't trust that rat."
Quitela and his angel went back with Monna to Universe 4 as Rumshi and Cus prepared to do the same to their own Universe with Jirasen and Obuni.
"I look forward to seeing you again," Obuni said.
Gohan nodded as he bowed, "Same. Bye Obuni, safe trip."
Cus giggled a bit, "He's quite charming."
"And freakishly strong for a child," Rumshi added. "Let's go Cus."
"Right," Cus said, then turned her attention to Gohan. "I hope to see you again young Gohan."
"Um, sure Miss Cus," Gohan said.
"Oh, you can just call me 'Cus', bye-bye," Cus said, flying off with Rumshi, Obuni and Jirasen.
Seventeen scratched his head a bit, "Um, maybe I'm imagining things but it almost seems like that Angel seemed really friendly to Gohan, then again all these girls seem to like him, well most of them do. Personally I don't get it, what makes Gohan that popular? Nice kid and all but still."
Eighteen had no response, though she did somewhat glare at the other girls, especially the ones who kept gazing towards Gohan, some due to his cuteness, others, or better just Caulifla, for the desire to fight him.
Champa slyly approached Goku, curiosity in his eyes, "Say, Goku, this Bulma woman...is she a good cook?"
"Hm? Oh yeah, she's the best, she's been cooking for me since I was a kid," Goku said.
"Really now..." Champa said, thinking of an idea. "Well since my fighters are going to Earth, maybe I should come along, you know, just to be a good God of Destruction and watch over my subjects."
"And to stuff your face full of Universe 7 Earth food," Vados added.
"Right, and to...What!?" Champa glared at his angel. "Dammit Vados! Cut that out!"
"As you wish Lord Champa," Vados said with a slight chuckle afterwards.
Eighteen scoffed a bit at Vados's sass, "Kind of liked that one."
"Champa! If you're going to stay, then let me know when my maidens wish to return!" Heles said.
"What am I? Your calling boy?" Champa asked. "Why are you still here anyway? What were you upset that my fighter interrupted your grand exit or something?"
"Come now Lord Champa, let us help our fellow Gods," Vados said, then turned to Heles. "Worry not, I will personally make sure your maidens return."
"I thank you Universe 6 angel," Heles said, then turned to Sour. "Let us be off Sour."
"As you wish Lady Heles," Sour said as Heles grabbed onto him, flying both of them back to Universe 2.
Goku turned to Universe 11, "What about you? Any of you coming to Earth?"
Dyspo gave a smug look, "We don't have time for leisure, if there's no more business here for us, then we'll be returning to Universe 11."
"As Pride Troopers, we can't be away too long, our allies might need our help," Cocette said.
"Yes, a hero's duty is never done, it is imperative that we return straight away," Khaseral said.
Dyspo turned to Belmod and Marcarita, "We'll be going now."
"Of course," Belmod said, then turned to Goku. "We will be meeting again soon, Son Goku."
Dyspo turned to Gohan, "For what it's worth, you got lucky. Should we ever fight again, the outcome will be different."
Gohan gave a solemn look to the Pride Trooper, "I wish I could disagree with the luck thing...but you might be right. Guess that means I need to train as well to make sure I don't rely on luck."
Dyspo scoffed one final grin as he went with his team back to their Universe with the assistance of Marcarita.
"Hey Whis, mind contacting Bulma? I need her to get Trunks to raise his power so I can lock on to him," Goku said.
"Certainly," Whis said, then used his staff to call Bulma. "Hello...Oh Bulma!"
Within seconds Bulma had answered, "Oh hi Whis, did you need something?"
"Yes, Goku requested that your son Trunks power up enough so Goku could lock onto his energy for his Instant Transmission," Whis said.
"Oh that? Sure I can ask him," Bulma said.
"Thanks Bulma, oh and I should mention that Goku plans to bring a few...friends over," Whis said.
Bulma looked a little unsure, "What friends?"
"Some of the fighters from the other Universes, along with Lord Beerus's brother," Whis said.
"You mean Champa? Wait what for?" Bulma asked.
"The fighters are coming to socialize with Goku and Gohan, while Lord Champa wishes to sample some of your finer dishes," Bulma said.
"Wait now he wants food?" Bulma asked. "How many fighters are coming if I may ask? Any of them Saiyans? Because if they want food then they're gonna have to wait a bit, preparing a proper meal for one Saiyan is timely enough, but multiple Saiyans?"
"Three of the Universe 6 Saiyans will be coming, but if this is too much for you I can let them know," Whis said.
"Kinda too late since their Destroyer Gods left!" Goku called out.
Whis sighed in annoyance, then focused on Bulma, "I don't suppose you happened to-"
"Yeah I heard him. Fine if they want to come, they can come. But I don't want any messes!" Bulma warned.
"I'll keep them in line," Whis assured.
"Good, thanks Whis, I'll be seeing you in a moment then," Bulma said.
Whis nodded and focused his attention too Goku, "Trunks should be powering up soon, be ready to lock onto his energy."
"Alright, everyone going to Capsule Corp, grab onto me!" Goku said.
Within moments, all the fighters grabbed onto Goku or someone who was grabbing Goku. As Goku readied to sense Trunks's energy, he heard Beerus call out.
"Hey! You better not be leaving without me!"
Goku turned to Beerus, looking a bit surprised, "Oh, you want to come as well? I thought you wanted to nap some more."
"I can't fall back asleep, besides I know you're going to Earth for some fine cooking and I will not be left out of that! Consider it payment for using my planet for your little tournament," Beerus said.
"A tournament my fighters prevailed in," Champa boasted.
"Yeah, yeah, who won that Tournament between Universes 6 and 7 again? Oh right, we did, who won The Tournament of Power? Oh right, we did, don't start boasting because your fighters beat up some time travelers that came from the past, they wouldn't stand a chance against Goku's son and the two Androids of this timeline anyway," Beerus said.
"What was that!?" Caulifla shouted. "I can take on that kid's adult version too! He doesn't look that tough!"
"Um, remember Botamo? As well as Saonel and Pirina?" Cabba reminded, getting Gohan's attention a bit.
"Botamo ain't that strong, and he got lucky against Saonel and Pirina, he had that Namekian friend helping out," Caulifla said.
Before Gohan could question anything further, Beerus spoke up again, "Make all the excuses you want, fact is you lost! Having one small mediocre win is nothing to brag about. You can't beat my warriors unless it's from a weaker timeline."
"We'll see about that Beerus!" Champa said, then focused on Goku. "Hey, you got that kid's energy yet!?"
"Give it a moment, Bulma does need to fine him first and...wait, I think that's him! Yeah that's definitely Trunks," Goku said, then turned to Beerus. "Better grab on Lord Beerus, if you want to come that is."
"Of course I do," Beerus said, approaching and grabbing onto Whis's arm. "Food better be good though, I'm in a really foul mood right now."
"Bulma always makes good food, which I'm sure you know by now," Goku said with a cheery smile.
"Tch, just get going you buffoon," Beerus ordered.
Goku chuckled a bit, "Alright, Capsule Corp, here we come!" Once Goku felt the power up from Trunks, he instantly teleported away.
Meanwhile in Kid Gohan's timeline, while Goku was chatting with his friends and Chi-Chi was speaking with Bulma, several cameras were nearby, hidden from sight as their footage was transported to a ship feed.
Observing was the current commander of the Frieza Forces, Sorbet. "Good, they seem to be distracted, hopefully our guys can complete their mission successfully. They just need to avoid attracting attention."
"Sir can you please tell me what exactly it is you're planning?" Tagoma asked.
"Simple, these Earthlings have a special radar they use to track down the Dragon Balls, if we can find that radar, we'll be able to track down those orbs ourselves and use them to revive Lord Frieza," Sorbet explained.
"You sent our guys to steal this radar? Will you even know how it works?" Tagoma asked.
"Of course, it's simple Earth Technology, nothing we can't figure out," Sorbet explained. "Besides we don't have much of a choice, tracking the Dragon Balls would be next to impossible without this radar. If we make too much of a scene, we'll attract attention, especially from Goku and Vegeta. We don't want to do battle with them just yet."
"Still seems kinda risky, and is this even worth it?" Tagoma asked. "What if Frieza is incapable of leading this army like he used to? I mean he lost to the Saiyan known as Goku correct? Who's to say this Saiyan won't destroy him again? Who's to say Vegeta won't get lucky this time?
"Lord Frieza won't make the same mistake twice, he's the best chance we have to revive this army, now let me work Tagoma!" Sorbet commanded.
Tagoma reluctantly sighed, "Yes Commander."
The two continued their route to Earth with the rest of the Frieza Force.
Meanwhile in the Future of that timeline, Trunks was readying his time machine as the two Androids stood around bored.
"How much longer is this gonna take?" Seventeen asked.
"Give me five minutes! Seriously this is the third time you've asked, can you please be patient!" Trunks shouted.
"That might be asking too much from him," Eighteen said with a roll of her eyes.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Seventeen asked, glaring at his twin sister.
"It means shut up and let him work, I don't want to be stuck here all day," Eighteen said.
"Yeah, I'm sure you'd rather be off shopping or some crap like that, which is just as boring as waiting here," Seventeen said.
Trunks groaned as he turned to Eighteen, "You seem more mature, try to keep him on a leash or something."
"Hey, my sister does not order me around," Seventeen said.
"Oh I don't order anyone around, I just hurt them until they do what I say, now just do as I say, be quiet and let him finish, if you keep interrupting him we're going to be here all day," Eighteen said.
"Why are we doing this anyway?" Seventeen asked. "I mean going back in time to get help? From who? Those bunch of losers we took out like nothing from 17 years ago? Seems kind of stupid if you ask me."
"They're stronger than they were! They'll be able to help," Trunks insisted.
"Stronger huh? Let me guess, you've been there before to warn them about us, right?" Eighteen asked.
"A bit cruel if you ask me," Seventeen said with a smug grin. "It's one thing to be taken by surprise, but to know that you're own doom is coming..."
"They have no fear, it's motivation enough for them to get stronger! Motivation enough for them to defeat you! And I'm happy to say that it all worked out, they're safe from you," Trunks said.
"So, they got us huh?" Seventeen asked. "What did you tell them where Gero's lab was and have them blow it up?"
"They didn't destroy you if that's what you're wondering," Trunks said.
"Huh? What did they do then?" Eighteen asked.
Before Trunks could answer, a hole was blasted into the ceiling, taking all of them by surprise They each looked up to see Goku Black glaring down at them.
"Though you could escape from me? Foolish mortals," Black said with a sinister grin.
"Not this guy again," Seventeen said.
Trunks was about to go attack, but Eighteen held him back. "Focus on this stupid machine of yours right now, me and Seventeen will go distract him."
"You and who?" Seventeen asked.
"Just go punch that jackass in the face!" Eighteen ordered and flew up to attack, with Seventeen reluctantly joining.
"How foolish," Black said, getting ready to fight.
The two attempted their synchronized attacks, Seventeen attacking from the left and Eighteen from the right. However Goku Black proved to be too fast as he was able to block their attacks, and then did a dual punch to both their stomachs and flew up a little to elbow them both down.
"Now for you, Trunks," Black said, glaring down at Trunks.
Trunks quickly grabbed his sword, "You won't beat me!" He flew up to attack but Black quickly kicked him in the sides and aimed his palm for a blast, but both Seventeen and Eighteen quickly attacked him with ki blasts from the ground.
"Such pests!" Black said and started blasting down at them, though they were quick in flying up and out of the building.
"Try and get us!" Seventeen taunted.
"You dare mock a God!" Black furiously stated, powering up and flying after the two as they attempted to blast him.
"Enough of this God nonsense, what makes you a God anyway?" Seventeen asked, trying to keep his distance.
"Like it matters, just blast him!" Eighteen shouted, trying to attack.
Trunks struggled to stand up, though did notice that Black had left. "This is my chance!"
He flew to his machine quickly as he could and once again attempted to activate it, setting the coordinates of where he wanted to go. "Gotta hurry, those two won't be able to distract him for long."
He then heard a big explosion in the sky and saw both Androids fall down, breaking through the roof and landing near the machine. Fortunately Trunks had finally got it working, ready for it's time jump.
"Good, now to-" Trunks sensed a ki blast and quickly deflected it, preventing it from destroying the time machine.
"I don't know what you're trying to plan Trunks, but it's useless, your attempts will be all for naught, I will destroy you and be once step closer to my Zero Mortals Plan," Black said. "You're better off quitting now, maybe I'll make your end less painful."
"I'll never back down Black, if you're gonna take me down, I'm going down fighting," Trunks shouted.
"Your persistence is admirable, but also foolish, then again that's the way mortals like you think, you believe to be better than you actually are. Keep in mind this Trunks, your world was already being destroyed when I arrived here, it's not like you have much to save," Black said.
"There is still something to save, that's all that matters to me!" Trunks shouted.
"Heh, grab on to false hope all you want, in the end you won't survive anyway!" Black shouted and charged in, though just before he got too close, the Androids did one final punch to knock him back a little and then rested on the time machine.
"Get this thing going!" Seventeen ordered.
Black furiously rubbed his chin, "Damn machines!" He again flew back down just as Trunks activated the machine and in a flash of light, everything was gone, not just Trunks, The Androids and the time machine, but so was Goku Black.
Apologies for taking long between postings. I wanted to take a break and hopefully post weekly again, but that may not be happening. In the last couple of stories I did my best to have at least one chapter weekly, but it led to me rushing the story on occasion and I feel like it really affected the last few chapters of the second story. I had more planned but between me rushing and running low on ideas, it didn't come out like I wanted. So for now postings will be sporadic, unless I really try to figure out what I have planned for future chapters, I only have basic ideas. This story won't be incomplete, that I can promise, but it might take longer, even if it's once in a while. Hope you all continue to enjoy.