Chapter 9: "I'd like to See Goku, You See; A Summons from Grand Zeno"

Play Kai Music: "Deceptive Appearance"

Beerus and Whis end up showing petrified faces, leaving Sen and 21 confused.

Future Android 21: "That's odd. All he wanted was to see Goku."

Sen: "Why are you so scared of him? You even smashed the table just bowing to him."

Then, Beerus and Whis regained their composure and answered them.

Whis: "Something would be wrong if he didn't fear Grand Zeno. The Omni-King is the most supreme of all deities, ruling over our entire multiverse. In the hierarchy of the gods, there is no one above him."

21 and Sen were becoming more and more curious on this Grand Zeno character.

Future Android 21: "Does that mean he's the strongest out of anyone anywhere?"

Beerus knew she wasn't quite correct.

Beerus: "Grand Zeno is not a fighter, 21, but without a doubt, he is the mightiest. You simply couldn't fathom his power."

Sen grew confused about that.

Sen: "What does that mean?"

Whis: "Grand Zeno can annihilate anything he wishes in the blink of an eye, regardless of scale or complexity. Be it a single life form, or a world, or a galaxy, or an entire universe. If it ever struck his fancy, he could eliminate everything. All of reality as we know it."

21 and Sen immediately regretted asking.

Sen: "What?!"

Future Android 21: "Has he ever done that? I mean, instantly destroy an entire universe?"

Whis: "Oh, yes. The fact is, we used to have 18 universes instead of only 12."

Future Android 21: "Aah! That's unbelievable! He just wiped out the other six?"

Whis: "It doesn't take much to provoke him, either. Any perceived insult and the next thing you know... Pow! Bye, bye!"

Beerus: "And all the more reason he must see Goku this instant like you agreed, do you hear me?"

Without hesitation, 21 and Sen nodded their heads.

Future Android 21/Sen: "Yes, sir!"

End Kai Music: "Deceptive Appearance"

Back at the Hyperbolic Time Space, as Trunks watched Vegeta fight Bulma in Super Saiyan Blue (or Cyan, as she preferred to call it), Fu kept surveillance on Gohan, Piccolo, and Artich. Gohan stood still in the space as he charged his trapped energy. Then, he began raising his voice as he turned Super Saiyan, struggling to trap it to prevent from freezing up. Still, he pushed himself further as his yellow hair began turning back to its normal black color, but it still maintained its spiky outline. Finally, Gohan had done it. He had regained his true form, surprising Piccolo, Fu, and Artich. Vegeta, Bulma, and Trunks noticed it, too, and grew just as flabbergasted.

Vegeta: "What on Earth...?!"

Bulma: "Looks like Gohan just got a huge boost."

Future Trunks: "A huge boost doesn't begin to describe it. His energy is way higher than when he defeated Cell."

Fu: "Wow! Can somebody tell me what just happened?! Seriously. I don't have a clue."

Piccolo: "Gohan has gotten his true power back, apparently. He had an idea to see how far he could push himself without leaking any energy. One thing led to another, and then, there you have it. He has achieved his true form."

Future Trunks: "Wait, his true power?!"

Piccolo turned to Trunks and saw his shock.

Piccolo: "That's a story for another time."

That word made Fu remember something.

Fu: "Oh, wait! Speaking of time, who's gonna prep those Time Machines?"

Bulma thought it'd be obvious.

Bulma: "Wasn't 21 working on one?"

Fu: "I don't know, but we're not gonna waste time to find out! Now, how do we get out of here?"

Then, Fu noticed Vados' staff and made a break for it.

Fu: "Bingo! That's the ticket!"

Vegeta was getting a bit disgruntled.

Vegeta: "Hold on just a minute! You're not going to put a dent in our training session!"

Fu: "I know I'm not! Because I'm leaving! Just until we get this Time Machine debacle taken care of. Artich, I'm gonna need your help on this. You in?"

Artich simply nodded to his partner.

Artich: "Don't worry, guys. It won't be long."

Gohan understood that and wished him luck.

Gohan: "Alright, Artich. You take care of yourself, okay?"

Artich: "Sure."

Then, as Fu and Artich touched the staff, Gohan thought of one favor for him.

Gohan: "Oh! And when you see Videl, tell her I said hi!"

Artich: "Will do!"

Then, Fu and Artich disappeared from the Hyperbolic Time Space and popped back up into the Capsule Corp. patio, coincidentally where 21 and Whis returned to via Instant Transmission. When 21 saw them, Fu was on top of Artich's back.

Future Android 21: "Uh, what are you guys doing?"

Fu: "Hmm. What am I doing?"

Then, Fu remembered the whole reason he popped back here.

Fu: "Oh, right! I've got to get started on those Time Machines! Don't worry about it; they'll be done in a flash!"

Future Android 21: "But I was working on one of them."

Fu: "Consider this your day off! I got to get to work!"

As Fu took off like a rocket, Sen shouted to him.

Future Android 21: "Wait! I want to know if you've seen Go... and he's gone."

Then, 21 saw Artich on his stomach before blushing.

Future Android 21: "Uh... hi."

Artich: "Hey."

Whis: "You haven't seen Goku anywhere, have you?"

Just then, Goku's voice responded behind them.

Goku: "Why? What's up?"

Then, Whis and 21 saw Goku, much to their convenience.

Whis: "Ah, there you are. You need to come with me."

Goku: "Huh? What for?"

Whis: "The reason why we need you would be better served in private."

Then, 21 decided to stay with Artich.

Future Android 21: "You guys can go ahead. I'll stay here for the time being."

Whis: "Very well. Do what you want."

Goku: "Hold on, how come she doesn't have to go?"

Whis: "This doesn't concern her, Goku. Lord Beerus asked for you specifically."

Goku: "Oh, fine."

Then, Goku used Instant Transmission, causing him and Whis to vanish. Then, 21 turned to Artich and lifted him up.

Future Android 21: "Are you okay?"

Artich: "Actually, I've never been better."

Then, 21 decided to open her mind about something.

Future Android 21: "Good. Because, well... I wanted to... have a... date with you."

Artich became surprised and blushed.

Artich: "A... a date?"

21 took that as a no and held her head down.

Future Android 21: "Oh. You must be busy. I understand."

Artich: "Wait, no! Of course I'll go with you. I was just..."

Knowing that he'd wanted to date her, 21 took Artich by his hand and ran off.

Future Android 21: "Great! I actually happen to know a place!"

Artich: "Whoa!"

Play Super Music: "Reparation"

At Beerus' Planet, Sen was in a calm meditation pose with her hands forming a circle with her thumbs on top and the rest of the fingers making up the circle with the thumbs, while Beerus was in a criss-cross position on a tree as he tensed. Then, Goku, Sen, and Whis popped back into view, causing Sen to open her eyes.

Sen: "Hi, Goku."

Goku: "Hi, Sen. Whis said to come see you."

As he went closer, Beerus didn't move an inch.

Goku: "Things are about to get hectic, so whatever you want, can you make it quick?"

However, when Goku tried to lay his hand on him, Beerus pinched his cheek.

Goku: "Yow! That's my face!"

Beerus: "The Omni-King has informed us he wants to see you!"

After that, Beerus shoved Goku back a few feet.

Goku: "Ow! You mean that Grand Zeno guy?"

Whis: "The ruler of us all, yes, he wishes you to come to his palace."

Goku: "Is this about his tournament?"

Whis: "I would not deign to guess."

Goku: "Sounds fun, but can I take a rain check? Fu just got started on the Time Machines real quick, so we're gonna have to leave soon."

Hearing this, Beerus snapped at him.

Beerus: "Don't be stupid. When Grand Zeno calls for you, you don't check your fancy calendar; you just go!"

Goku: "Well, where does he live? How long does the trip take?"

Whis: "Even for me, it takes two days each way."

Goku: "Two days? That's crazy! I can't be gone that long in the middle of this thing with Black and Mareth!"

As Goku pointed that out, Sen was beginning to have doubts.

Sen: "Are you serious? I thought he always made time for all of his friends."

That gave Sen an idea.

Sen: "Wait, hold on! You're friends with the Supreme Kai, right? You could bring him with you and just go there instantly."

Goku: "Instantly? For real?"

Beerus: "Clever idea, madame! With the Supreme Kai there, we just might survive. You should go too, Whis, to keep Goku in line."

Sen got confused at this.

Sen: "What about you? Aren't you going?"

Beerus: "Bah! No, of course not! I'm extremely busy!"

Whis: "Mm-hmm."

Goku: "Busy sitting on a stump?"

The moment the words left his mouth, Goku ended up having his face squeezed by Beerus' hand as he pulled him in.

Beerus: "You just focus on yourself and don't do anything dumb while you're there!"

Goku: "What are you so worried about?"

Beerus: "Do you not comprehend that the fate of our entire Universe hinges on you having good manners?! Listen: if you do anything that Grand Zeno finds insulting, he could easily erase you, me, this entire reality from existence! DON'T YOU FORGET THAT!"

Despite the situation given, Goku only laughed in a muffled voice.

Goku: "Sorry, but you look funny when you're mad. It's like your eyes are gonna pop out."

Realizing he wasn't getting anywhere, Beerus tossed him to the ground.

Beerus: "I give up. We're all doomed."

Goku: "Hey, just relax. I've got this. Zeno likes me, remember? I'll get this taken care of and be back in no time. Don't worry so much."

Sen: "Hey, does anyone know where 21 went? I haven't seen her since she took off with Whis."

Whis: "She actually decided to stay on Earth for this one."

Sen: "But why?"

Whis: "I'd wager she at least wanted to care of one thing on her bucket list."

End Super Music: "Reparation"

Back on Earth, 21 and Artich were taking a walk through the tranquil forest as they held their hands.

Future Android 21: "It's really beautiful, isn't it?"

Artich: "Yeah. This kind of peace is what I created Mareth for. A lot of good that did. I'm glad Fu showed me what would happen when he did. It's like everything that scientists create are destined to turn evil."

That caused 21 to bear a look of sadness, catching Artich's attention.

Artich: "Are you okay?"

Future Android 21: "Nothing. It's just... you're right. Especially about me..."

Artich put his arm around 21 as they continued walking.

Artich: "21, how could you be evil?"

Play Super Music: "Chozetsu Dynamic (Sorrowful Version)"

21 wasn't sure he'd stick with her if he knew, but if she was going to avoid any contact, she figured it'd be wise if he knew why.

Future Android 21: "Artich, can I tell you something?"

Artich: "Of course you can."

Then, as they reached a lake within the forest area, they sat down by it.

Future Android 21: "Look... I have this... hunger inside me... that I'm worried I can't control. I was originally created to be the strongest fighter, but some of my cells went berserk. And that's when my hunger developed."

Artich: "Hunger?"

Future Android 21: "Part of my biology allows me to turn people into candy, strange as it is. If I lose myself, who knows how many I'd hurt? I'd rather kill myself before I let it happen."

21 began to shed tears before they fell to the lake. At this point, Artich was beginning to regret speaking of the idea of creations turning evil and tried to comfort her as he put his arm around her head.

Artich: "21, you're not evil. No matter who created you, you get to decide who you are. Mareth made his choice to wipe out humanity. I never told him to. You still have a choice."

Future Android 21: "Do I, though? My hunger inside is getting stronger... if it overtakes me..."

Artich put his hands on her shoulders, causing 21 to be face-to-face with him.

Artich: "It won't come to that. I promise you."

Future Android 21: "How can you be so sure?"

Artich: "I'll talk to Fu about this. Whatever's going on with you, I'm sure he can help you."

Future Android 21: "Really? You promise?"

Artich: "Of course. After everything you've been through, you deserve this."

21 was beginning to smile at this before remembering her true form and the difficulties it'd present.

Future Android 21: "Artich... would you still say that if I transformed?"

Artich was caught off-guard for a moment, but reaffirmed his devotion.

Artich: "Of course I would."

Then, Artich removed his hands from her shoulders before she took a deep breath, allowing her brown hair to bleach, her skin to turn pink, and her shirt to disappear, revealing a black crop top across her breasts. Her pants have also turned into white baggy ones, as well as a tail growing out of her behind. When she opened her blue eyes, she saw Artich awestruck with wonder. She was scared to know what it could mean.

Future Android 21: "Well... what do you think?"

Artich smiled as he wrapped his arms around her.

Artich: "Honestly... I never thought you could look more beautiful."

End Super Music: "Chozetsu Dynamic (Sorrowful Version)"

21 blushed as she wrapped her own arms around him. Then, 21 and Artich stared into each other's eyes before she spoke.

Future Android 21: "So, Artich... how great are you at swimming?"

Artich felt the question to be odd, but nonetheless, he answered.

Artich: "Well, I'm great at swimming. Why?"

Future Android 21: "Well... because I want to cool off a bit with you. That is, if you want to..."

Artich: "Of course I want to, if it'll make you happy."

21 smiled before nodding.

Future Android 21: "It will."

Play Super Music: "Beerus' Tea Time"

Back at Beerus' Planet, Beerus critiqued the way Goku's standing.

Beerus: "And another thing. You're not actually going to the Omni-King's palace dressed like that, are you?"

Goku: "Yeah. Of course. Why?"

Beerus: "You should wear something formal, you dolt."

Sen: "And have him copy me? No thanks."

Beerus began to stammer as if he was speaking to Grand Zeno.

Beerus: "I-I didn't say he should copy you, milady."

Sen: "Whatever."

Goku: "You don't have to worry, Sen. If I have to do that, I ain't goin'!"

When Beerus and Sen tensed at this, Whis vied for a solution.

Sen: "That's even worse..."

Whis: "Well, I could offer an apology, saying we were in such a rush we didn't have time for proper attire."

Beerus: "Fine, but make sure you don't hint about Goku Black, Mareth, Fu, or the Time Machines, is that clear?"

Goku: "What? Why not?"

Sen dragged Goku's hair to be able to whisper in his ear.

Sen: "Messing with time is seriously offensive. One word about this and we're all goners."

Goku: "Oooooh... Okay. I got the message. Can you please let me go?"

With that, Sen released Goku's ear.

Beerus: "One more thing: if Grand Zeno does lash out, make sure it's not at Supreme Kai. I need him protected at all costs."

Whis: "I'm quite aware, my lord."

Goku: "Wow. That's a shocker. Never heard you worry about someone besides yourself before."

Sen knew the reason.

Sen: "Well, you can't really blame him. Creation can't exist without Destruction, right? Same for the other way around. If one goes, the other disappears. So, if Supreme Kai dies, Beerus will too."

Goku: "Seriously?!"

Beerus would've gotten pale white from the delivery of that news to Goku, but coming from the Divine Maiden herself, he found it best not to question it.

Beerus: "Dead serious. So make sure he's still intact, got it?"

Sen: "Right."

Whis: "Wow, you don't seem worried at all, my lord."

Beerus: "She's the daughter of the Divine Maiden, Whis. She could tell him if she wanted to."

Goku: "Yeah. And a good thing, too. Because there's no fun in that, and I'm super good at keeping secrets, too."

Beerus sighed in relief before Whis brought them together.

Whis: "Okay then, shall we get moving, Goku?"

Goku: "Yep."

Sen: "Don't worry, Beerus. I'll tell Grand Zeno you said 'hello'!"

End Super Music: "Beerus' Tea Time"

Just as Sen, Goku, and Whis vanished, Beerus drew a breath of exhaustion.

Beerus: "I'm just glad you're keeping him in check, Sen."

Play Super Music: "Unwinnable Battle"

Back at Universe 10's Barbari, the creatures there were roaring as if they declared war. Kari, Zamasu, and Gowasu watched in horror as one group struck the other with clubs. In spite of the war, they also noticed a creature in a light blue loincloth who ran toward them, shouting at them as if he's telling them to stop. However, before he could get them to listen, a red creature spit at him and turned him to stone, much to the shock of Kari, Gowasu, and Kari. Seeing this ability, Kari wanted to be up to date.

Kari: "Uh, Master? Since when did those creatures' spit turn them to stone?"

Gowasu: "I don't know. They've only recently came into being."

Suddenly, they heard a teleportation sound behind them. Then, they backed away from the figure in an instant before the figure spoke.

Unknown: "Ah... plan to stop me, do you?"

Kari knew who he was.

Kari: "You! You're the one who poisoned their minds!"

Unknown: "Indeed."

Then, the figure turned to see Zamasu beside Kari.

Unknown: "A Kai... or rather a Supreme-Kai-In-Training, yes? I rather detest your kind."

Zamasu: "A denizen of the Demon Realm... how repulsive."

Unknown: "Not just any denizen, mind you. I am Dabura, King of the Demon Realm!"

Gowasu widened his eyes in fear.

Gowasu: "Dabura?! Impossible! You were defeated by a lower level mortal years ago!"

Dabura: "Let's just say I've had an outside source."

Kari: "Let me guess. Black freed you, didn't he?"

Zamasu: "Huh? Black?"

Dabura: "Hmph! I don't know how you know this, but I'm not going to waste any time trying to sort it out. You're coming with me!"

Dabura reached for Kari, only for Zamasu to step in between them and use his powers to blow him away with a shockwave. Then, he glared at Dabura, who recovered from the sudden attack. Then, Dabura glared at Zamasu as he smirked.

Dabura: "Hmm. You're impressive, I'll give you that. But Mareth has a mission for me to complete."

That name caught Kari's attention as well, while confusing Zamasu.

Zamasu: "Who is this Mareth you speak of?"

Kari knew who he was already and didn't want the future to end up getting worse.

Kari: "It doesn't matter..."

Then, to Zamasu and Gowasu's surprise, Kari prepared a silver energy blade on her right hand. Dabura noticed this and snarled.

Dabura: "So, you're the Divine Maiden he spoke of..."

Then, he wickedly grinned before he bellowed as he darted to her. Zamasu tried to convince her to move, but it fell on deaf ears.

Zamasu: "Kari! Evacuate this instant!"

However, Kari only raised her blade to the air and took a deep breath before slicing downward, causing Dabura to stop a few feet from her and become inexplicably split in two, surprising Zamasu and Gowasu.

End Super Music: "Unwinnable Battle"

As the cleaved halves fell, the being that was once turned to stone started shifting in place until he was able to move. Then, he got back to his mission and got in between the two warring tribes and proceeded to speak among them.

Play Super Music: "Break in Battle"

They listened to what he had to say (or grunt) and agreed as they put their weapons down and proceeded to shake each other's hands, making Gowasu smile.

Gowasu: "Kari, you've done it! Whatever you did, it helped restore civilization!"

When Gowasu turned to Kari, he saw her face hung down as if she was sad.

Gowasu: "Kari? Whatever is the matter?"

Kari then turned to Gowasu before speaking solemnly.

Kari: "Gowasu. I have to tell you something."

Back at Universe 10's World of the Kai's, Gowasu was just told about everything that she'd witnessed the moment she made contact with Sen.

Gowasu: "Great Kami..."

Then, as Zamasu stood by her, Kari removed her earrings and placed them in Gowasu's hands.

Kari: "There's more. That Union I told you about... well, Zamasu and I initiated it ourselves."

That earned Gowasu's gasp of surprise.

Gowasu: "Zamasu. Is this true?"

Zamasu nodded to him before Gowasu demanded an explanation.

Gowasu: "What, in the divine realm, made you think to...?!"

Kari: "I know you must be really upset with us. But... that wouldn't matter, because I do love him. And he feels the same with me. You can fire us from the role of Supreme Kai, you can expel us from this sacred world, you can even have Grand Zeno erase us, but we'll never be ashamed of our decision. Because... we'll always be together. And that's good enough."

Then, Gowasu smiled at Kari, despite having broken the law of unions. Then, he placed the earrings back on her hands, catching her surprise.

Kari: "Why did you...?"

Gowasu: "That's all I wanted to know."

Just then, her earrings began to glow bright red, catching their attention.

Zamasu: "What's that?"

Gowasu knew what it meant.

Gowasu: "It seems a new Time Ring is being created."

Zamasu: "Was that because Dabura interfered with history?"

Gowasu shook his head as he smiled.

Gowasu: "No. It is because the Divine Maiden has earned her right."

Kari: "Huh? The right to what?"

Then, Gowasu opened the box. Like before, there were four emerald rings, but there was another ring beside the original Time Ring in the color of the same earrings Kari has.

Gowasu: "For you, a new Time Ring has been forged."

As Zamasu and Kari stood in the wonder of it, they held their hands together.

End Super Music: "Break in Battle"

Back at Universe 7's World of the Kai's, Supreme Kai was just delivered the news by Sen and grew petrified.

Supreme Kai: "What?! Wait, the Palace of Grand Zeno?"

Sen: "Yeah, it's a big deal. Can you please take us there?"

Whis: "Would you be so kind?"

Supreme Kai: "You mean he invited you there?"

Elder Kai: "Why in the worlds would he do that? Sen, I understand, what with her being the daughter of the Divine Maiden and such, but Goku?"

Goku: "Beats me. He didn't say."

Kibito Kai: "To think! Goku and Sen laying eyes on the palace, but I haven't even been there!"

Elder Kai: "Of course not, you toddler! I've only been there three times myself!"

Kibito Kai: "Right, sir."

Then, Elder Kai looked carefully at Sen and Goku.

Goku: "Uh, you okay?"

Sen: "Yeah, you seem really worried."

Then, she realized the reason of his worries.

Sen: "It's Goku, isn't it?"

Elder Kai: "I'm begging you, Sen. Please make sure he dosen't make a fool of himself while you're there."

Goku: "Why does everyone keep saying that? Do I really seem like a rude type of guy who can't behave himself?"

Sen figured how obvious it was and seeing how he fails to notice it caused her to snap at him, with Goku, Supreme Kai, and Elder Kai covering their ears from her shrill yell.

Sen: "Is that even a question?!"

However, even after the shrill yell that seemed to echo across space, Goku brushed it off.

Goku: "Oh, thank goodness. I really thought I did for a minute there."

Sen slapped herself in the face as she exhaled angrily.

Sen: "Can we just get on with this, please?!"

Supreme Kai: "I suppose we can't keep him waiting."

Goku: "Great!"

Whis: "We do appreciate the ride, sir."

Then, Supreme Kai nodded before touching Goku and Whis's backs while Sen hopped onto Goku's back.

Supreme Kai: "Kai-Kai!"

Then, the four of them disappeared.

Far away in outer space, there was a giant alien mushroom. At the top of it was the palace of Grand Zeno. When they got there, Goku and Sen were at a loss for words.

Sen: "Wow..."

Goku: "So that's it, huh? This is Zeno's house."

Then, they noticed a stranger with a ring behind his head before he spoke.

Unknown: "Welcome, my friends, and thank you for coming."

Then, Supreme Kai stepped from behind Goku and Sen before he and Whis bowed.

Whis/Supreme Kai: "It has been too long."

Then, the stranger noticed Sen and Goku before he smiled, catching their attention.

Unknown: "You must be the Saiyan Goku and the daughter of the Divine Maiden. How nice to meet you."

Goku: "Yo!"

Before Goku could finish, Sen kicked him on his right keister, causing him to correct himself.

Goku: "Uh, yes sir! Hi, sir!"

Whis: "We wanted to arrive as soon as possible, so please forgive this mortal's informal attire."

As Goku laughed embarrassedly, the stranger overlooked it.

Unknown: "Don't be trifled for a moment, my friend. After all, for you, that is the most important and meaningful outfit you have, is it not?"

Goku: "You betcha. I mean, yes, my sir. Sounds like you're a pretty smart dude!"

This time, Sen smacked him on the head, causing him to silence himself.

Sen: "Goku, do us a favor and shut up..."

Unknown: "Let me show you the way, Lady and Gentlemen."

Then, they walked into the temple, where the inside was a black landscape with a glowing blue-white floor, held up by pillars. As they walked, Sen felt a powerful presence guiding them (literally).

Sen: "Wow. He must be way stronger than he looks."

Whis: "Most keenly recognized, Sen. Many would be deceived by his appearance, but when it comes to fighting prowess, the Grand Minister, Daishinkan, is considered to be in the top five, among all the universes."

Having heard this, Goku spoke aloud.

Goku: "Yeah? That's awesome."

Then, Sen desperately covered his mouth to keep him quiet.

Whis: "Shhh! I know your tendencies quite well, Goku. But you must not under any circumstances ask him to fight. Do you understand?"

Then, Goku gently moved Sen's hand and spoke in a whispered voice.

Goku: "Oh, man, but now I'm all curious."

Whis: "You just have to take my word for it. Suffice it to say, not even I could hold a candle to him."

Goku: "Whoa. So he's that good, huh? Guess this trip was worth it, after all."

Then, Sen and Supreme Kai sighed before they teleported.

At the center of the temple, there was rainbow-like luminescent light shiny on the floor. The decor was in fact the entire universe. At the center of this room were Grand Zeno and his guards.

Then, Daishinkan and his tourists appeared before them.

Daishinkan: "The Saiyan Goku of Universe 7, as requested, sire."

Grand Zeno: "Oh, yippee, yippee! I'm very happy now!"

As Grand Zeno leaped from his seat, Supreme Kai bowed as Sen leaped off of his back.

Then, Grand Zeno walked up to them.

Grand Zeno: "Welcome, funny Goku!"

Goku: "What's up?"

When he tried to speak casually, Sen kicked him in the shin, causing Goku to feel pain and try to rub it gently, catching Grand Zeno's attention, causing the both of them to look at each other.

Grand Zeno: "Hi. Do I know you?"

Sen: "Uh... I don't know. I honestly don't remember seeing you. But, then again, I feel like I know you. Oh, and Lord Beerus says 'Hello'."

Grand Zeno: "Really?"

Then, Sen nodded before Goku spoke again.

Goku: "So, what's going on with you?"

Grand Zeno floated to Goku's hand and gently grabbed it.

Grand Zeno: "I'm not asking much. I just want a friend, you see."

Play Kai Music: "Deceptive Appearance"

As he floated around him, he gave out his reason.

Grand Zeno: "You're not like most people. You're fun! I want you to be my friend, okey-dokey?"

Upon hearing this, Goku got felt there was more to it.

Goku: "And?"

Grand Zeno: "And what?"

Goku: "And now that we're friends, just what are we gonna do?"

The sentinels of the Omni-King glared at him, frightening Sen a bit. However, Grand Zeno didn't find it the least bit insulting.

Grand Zeno: "We can play!"

Goku: "We can do that, I guess, but is that the only reason you called?"

Grand Zeno: "Is that bad?"

At that moment, Supreme Kai panicked and blurted out his words.

Supreme Kai: "Of course not, Grand Zeno! Goku would feel privileged to play with you as many hours, days, and years as you wish, and provide you unsurpassed joy!"

However, Grand Zeno found it rudely interruptive.

Grand Zeno: "You be quiet."

Then, Supreme Kai bowed down in embarrassment.

Supreme Kai: "Yes, sire!"

Then, Grand Zeno continued onward.

Grand Zeno: "Are you trying to tell me something, Saiyan Goku?"

Goku: "You know, you can just call me Goku."

Grand Zeno: "Just Goku? Yes, that's fun. Then, what should you 'just call' me?"

Goku: "Uh... Like a nickname? Hmmm."

Goku tried to think of a good one for him.

Goku: "How 'bout Zenny?"

Upon hearing this, the sentinels glared while Daishinkan chuckled, Whis grew surprised, Sen grew curious, and Supreme Kai passed out. Fortunately, Grand Zeno wasn't angry with it.

Grand Zeno: "Oh yes, Zenny is a real fun name. What should Zenny and Goku play?"

Goku: "I'm sorry. I'd love to play, but now's a bad time. There's something I need to take care of, but when it's done, we can play, I swear."

However, Sen didn't want to end up erased and blurted out her request.

Sen: "Oh, Grand Zeno, sir! Uh, permission to speak?"

Grand Zeno mm-hmm'd at her request.

Sen: "Can I be your friend if Goku doesn't want to be, pretty please?"

The sentinels grew very angry at his outburst and darted toward her.

Grand Zeno's Guards: "You dare pester the Omni-King?!"

End Kai Music: "Deceptive Appearance"

Grand Zeno: "You go back, or bye-bye."

Then, the guards backed up to their positions with sweat on their faces.

Grand Zeno's Guards: "We're sorry, sire."

Grand Zeno: "Didn't Goku say you have work to do?"

Sen: "Yeah, but... I mean after our work is finished. Can I be your friend then?"

Grand Zeno thought about it and wanted to get to know her, but he also wanted to hang out with Goku. However, he knew better than to force it on people, despite his position in the multiverse.

Grand Zeno: "Okay. But only if Goku doesn't want to play."

Sen smiled at him and bowed.

Sen: "Thank you, Zenny!"

Then, Grand Zeno realized he forgot something.

Grand Zeno: "Oh, I almost forgot!"

Then, he summoned a small button on his palm and handed it to Goku.

Goku: "Whoa, what is that?"

Grand Zeno: "This is a button. If you push it, then I will appear!"

Goku pushed a button, but it didn't do anything.

Grand Zeno: "It doesn't make sense to push now. Because I'm already here, you see?"

Goku: "Oh, right. Sorry. Then I'll save this for later."

Then, he put the button in his belt.

Sen: "See you later, gators!"

Then, the Guards blushed at Sen's words as Goku scooped Supreme Kai from the floor.

Goku: "Come on, Supreme Kai. Let's go."

Supreme Kai: "Please tell me it's over."

Goku: "You bet, and we're all good."

As Supreme Kai sighed, Goku waved goodbye to Grand Zeno.

Goku: "I told ya not to worry. All right, Zenny, I'll see ya!"

Grand Zeno: "Okay!"

Outside the temple, Sen healed Supreme Kai from his "heart attack".

Sen: "Are you okay?"

Supreme Kai: "I just don't think I could handle this stress..."

As they talked, Daishinkan and Whis conversed.

Daishinkan: "You have quite an interesting friend there."

Whis: "Indubitably."

Daishinkan: "I would enjoy seeing him again myself, if possible."

Whis: "I know he would be delighted as well."

Daishinkan: "Until next time."

Then, they bowed to each other before Whis walked over to Sen, Goku, and Supreme Kai.

Supreme Kai: "Kai-Kai!"

Then, they teleported away from the temple.

Back at Universe 7's World of the Kai's Elder Kai was told of everything that transpired and sighed.

Elder Kai: "Whew! That's done."

Kibito Kai: "Thank goodness you're all right."

Supreme Kai: "By the way, Sen, why'd you go and volunteer yourself to be Grand Zeno's companion in Goku's place?"

Elder Kai: "Wait, you did what?! And you let her do that, Goku?! Are you nuts?!"

Goku chuckled as he put his hand on the back of his head.

Goku: "Sorry. Sen looked like she was all for it."

Whis: "It would make sense. Who wouldn't want to have a daughter of the Divine Maiden for a friend?"

Goku: "See? That works out, right?"

Then, Supreme Kai began to get tense all over again.

Supreme Kai: "You can't be serious, Goku! Divine Maiden or not, she has a life on Earth! You can't just take that away from her!"

Sen: "Actually, I volunteered for that."

Supreme Kai: "That doesn't matter! You have your own life to live, madame; did you ever think of that?!"

Goku: "It's fine. I'll think of something later, okay?"

Back on Beerus' Planet, Beerus was sitting where he was before when Goku, Sen, and Whis arrived back.

Beerus: "What? You're back already?"

Goku: "Like I said, you didn't have to worry. Zenny's a totally awesome dude."

Beerus: "Uaaah! Did you just say Zenny?!"

From hearing this, Beerus fell in a daze and landed on his head, getting a huge bump on it.

Sen: "Is he okay?"

Whis: "You'd better let me handle this from here. You go on home and tend to that, uh, 'important business'."

With that, Goku and Sen smiled and went back to Earth in a flash, while Beerus began to see planets around him.

Beerus: "He said Zenny. He said Zenny."

Back at Universe 10's World of the Kai's, Gowasu, Zamasu, and Kari were drinking the new and improved Rosé tea from the rose petals falling from the tree.

Gowasu: "This tea is a mirror pointed inward, if you remember. So far, it has expanded in enlightenment I never counted on, making it all the more sweeter."

Kari: "Well, about as sweet as our union will be. But, where did that Time Ring come from?"

Gowasu: "Well... I'd suggest it came... from your union."

Zamasu grew surprised.

Zamasu: "You're saying that our forbidden union created it?"

Gowasu: "That's my assumption, anyway."

Kari: "So... you're saying our union... is a mistake?"

Gowasu: "I never said that, Kari. Just that it was forbidden."

Kari: "Then, why is that ring even here?"

Gowasu: "It's hard to say. Time Rings are often created through changes in history, but to make a new one from scratch via union... it's an unforeseen development. Be that as it may, I support you and Zamasu's decision with this, as long as you ensure history is where it should be."

Zamasu was then reminded of when that Dabura fellow interfered with history.

Zamasu: "Master Gowasu, you have said something often. To make mistakes, but learn from them, thus forging a better world. That is the essence of a mortal spirit."

Gowasu nodded in response to his query.

Zamasu: "But as far as I can see, mortals are more complex than that."

Play Battle of Gods Music: "Beerus' Presence Draws Near (Part Two)"

Zamasu: "The late Demon King Dabura, including his puppets, was no outlier, Master. You've seen this countless times before."

Gowasu: "Patience, Zamasu. Every see needs time to grow."

Zamasu: "Perhaps, but gardens are tended, not just watched. Should a gardener not pluck the weeds? When I was invited here, I thought you would teach me Divine Justice, as you did Kari. But all you seemed to do is watch while those monsters take advantage of the innocent and stain existence with their blood! And yet... after that outcome, there's always a survivor to guide the lost to the light. Was it not the case with the Babari, after all?"

As he spoke, the tea that was made began to shimmer a bit, as if it was glowing. Kari agreed with him.

Kari: "Hmm. And... just to be sure, have you ever thought about the factors of Light, Justice, and Dark?

Zamasu: "Yes. All the time. Dark is the great obstacle to Light. And Justice, the sword by which Light can overcome this obstacle and flourish."

Kari: "I understand that, but... I think mercy can be just as effective as justice to guarantee balance."

Zamasu: "Balance, Kari?"

Kari: "Mm-hmm. We all have Light and Dark in us. It's our job not to let it overtake us. But.. most people down there became shortsighted and saw only their desires. Good or Evil, their desires eventually drive them into a place they can't come back out of. At least, not without help. So, viewing our Master's point of view, the whole reason they have knowledge is because of free agency. Things may look so bleak with that in the mix, but... on the surface, learning from one's mistake is actually easy. The hard part is learning from ones you made yourself, because you seem certain that you're right, but in reality... that couldn't have been any further from the truth."

Zamasu didn't just believe that to be the case. He knew it. With that, he added his own statement, supporting her belief.

Zamasu: "That may be, but they themselves never considered their impact on others, Good or otherwise. Like Good and Evil, mortals are two sides of the same coin. One is of savagery and violence, like that of the Barbari when Dabura forced them into it. Another is of mercy and justice like the girl that visited this sacred place not so long ago, and the peacekeeper of the violent race that could've dwindled. With knowledge, they've known Good, but they also knew all too well of what Evil they are capable of. If they didn't have knowledge, how could they have performed such wonders, then? So, in short, I agree... on the grounds that with enough time and the right ideal, there will be peace in the multiverse."

Suddenly, the tea began to shine a bright light and is now white, with a blue heat around it. When Gowasu noticed this, he took both of their opinions to heart.

Gowasu: "Kari, Zamasu, your standings on mercy and justice are exemplary and that can be a great thing. But that alone does not permit your hearts to go astray. We must put temperance over righteousness, and guide lost children to the good path at a pace that seems slow even for us. Do not forget the true reason you have honed your fighting abilities is to strengthen your mind for your journey toward enlightenment. Being gods does not make us perfect. We, too, must learn and mature over time. Reflect on our discussion as you enjoy your time, however you wish."

After finishing, Zamasu and Kari smiled at him and bowed.

Kari/Zamasu: "Yes, Master."

Later, Kari and Zamasu were headed back to the temple with the tea cart as rose petals seemed to follow them and glowed red near Zamasu, violet near Kari, and at the center of her belly, white.

Zamasu: "This proves it. Justice cannot thrive without mercy..."

Kari: "Nor can mercy be given without justice."

Then, Kari and Zamasu held their hands on her belly.

Zamasu: "Soon, Sen, you'll know the wonders of this universe and the next."

End Battle of Gods Music: "Beerus' Presence Draws Near (Part Two)"

Back at Planet Earth, 21 and Artich were walking back from the forest.

Future Android 21: "That was really amazing. I didn't know you could make a splash."

Artich: "Well, that's to be expected."

Then, when they passed through the clearing, 21 and Artich were surprised to see Fu and his Time Machines that look similar to Frieza's spaceship, but the lids actually reveal five cushioned seats and a small round orb held up by a table with headsets at the center out at the yard with the passengers.

Future Android 21: "What the...?"

Artich: "How did he...?"

Fu noticed them and waved to them.

Fu: "Oh, hello! I was waiting for you guys! What took ya?"

21 and Artich blushed in embarrassment.

Future Android 21/Artich: "Well, uh..."

Fu: "Oh, never mind. We don't have enough time anyway. So, what do you think?!"

Fu began displaying the new time machine models as if they were a part of a game show.

Fu: "These deluxe new models come with five quality polyester seats, a snack machine that gives you any food that comes to mind, a unique timestream navigation system, annnnnnd... they won't have any effect on history itself, as opposed to the previous Time Machine."

Bulma had to admit she was impressed with the design.

Bulma: "Wow. This is a lot to take in."

Fu: "Please, hold your applause."

Trunks turned to Fu and smiled at him.

Future Trunks: "Thanks, Fu. As weirdly eccentric as you are, you're really helping us out. So I wanted to thank you."

Fu: "Oh, that's nice. But don't thank me just yet. We still got to beat those bad guys in the future, remember?"

Future Trunks: "Right."

Then, Bulma called out to him.

Bulma: "Hey, Trunks!"

Trunks turned to Bulma in response.

Bulma: "Want to get going?"

Future Trunks nodded to her in response. However, the younger Trunkssnd Mai spoke up.

Mai: "Wait! I want to go with you guys!"

Trunks (Kid): "Yeah! Why can't we go?!"

Neither Bulma nor Fu saw any problem with it.

Bulma: "Who said you couldn't?"

Fu: "There aren't enough seats, but you can bunk with someone if you like."

Trunks (Kid)/Mai: "Alright!"

Minutes later, Goku, Vegeta, Future Trunks, Bulma, Mai, the younger Trunks, and Gohan went on the first machine while 17, 18, 21, Krillin, Piccolo, Artich, and Fu took the second and the both of them activated. As they started to take off, 16 looked toward 21, 17, and 18.

Android 16: "17, 18, Krillin, please look after 21..."

Then, the Time Machines took off in the air before vanishing. In the process, Champa, who was gorging himself with food at the balcony, noticed them disappearing.

Champa: "Huh. They've actually done it. Oh, well. Not my problem."

Then, he noticed 16 giving a confused glance at him.

Champa: "What are you looking at, tin can?"

Play Super Music: "The Zero Mortal Plan"

In the future, Mareth opened his red eyes out of disturbance. According to his vision, he saw that Dabura was cleaved in two by Kari.

Mareth: "Incompetent fool... I should never have sent you..."

Then, Black turned to Mareth in confusion.

Goku Black: "What happened? You seem out of sorts."

Mareth turned to Black and scowled.

Mareth: "Nothing of consequence."

Just then, they spotted Zamasu with a white alien dressed in red and black garments and white gloves and boots. Upon noticing this, Mareth and the stranger exchanged glares before the Android grew suspicious.

Mareth: "What's this mortal doing here?"

Zamasu: "He's come to offer assistance from another Universe. Needless to say, our ideals left quite an impression on him. We owe him our gratitude. And as thanks, we shall give him the honor of carrying out our Zero Mortal Plan."

Mareth: "Is that so? Well, then... I trust he won't disappoint?"

The stranger grunted as he nodded.

Mareth: "Good. They're sure to return soon."

Zamasu: "And when they do... remember to leave Goku to me."

Mareth knew very well about his reasons and respected them with a nod.

Mareth: "Very well. If that is what you wish. So long as that neophyte is mine, I couldn't care less."

End Super Music: "The Zero Mortal Plan"

Elsewhere, the Time Machines appeared out of thin air and landed at the desolate background while Fu spoke on the microphone as if he was the engineer.

Fu: "Passengers, we have arrived at Trunks' dark and gloomy future. Please watch your step as you exit these vehicles, thank you."

As everyone got out, Goku didn't seem to hear this and ended up hitting his head on the ship and falling on his rump.

Goku: "My head! I was staring out the window and it made me dizzy."

Vegeta: "Moron."

Then, Fu and Trunks pushed a button on each of them, turning them into capsules. After collecting said capsules, they looked around.

Play Super Music: "Humiliating Defeat"

Mai: "They really did all of this?"

Trunks (Kid): "Whoa. It's even worse than I imagined..."

Goku: "So this is your future, huh? Wow. Looks way worse than I thought."

Gohan: "What kind of monsters would do this?"

Piccolo: "Apparently, the ones who were just as cold-hearted as the Androids that existed in this timeline."

As 21 gasped, Krillin thought he knew what it was about.

Krillin: "Hey! Don't say that around 21! She's not like that, remember?"

Then, Piccolo remembered 21 and apologized.

Piccolo: "Sorry. My mistake."

21 only smiled back at him.

Future Android 21: "That's just fine. I know you didn't mean it."

Then, Trunks noticed something far away and found a small wooden box that has been opened.

Future Trunks: "What is that?"

Vegeta saw Trunks looking at it and got his attention.

Vegeta: "What are you looking at?"

Future Trunks: "Honestly... I have no clue. This was the same spot where Sareta crashed."

However, his younger self seemed to know very well what it was.

Trunks (Kid): "Hey! I've seen that box before! It was the one Tapion was trapped in!"

Future Trunks: "Wait, Tapion? Who's he?"

As his younger self explained to Trunks, 17, Fu, 18, Krillin, Artich, 21, and Goku looked around.

Android 17: "Whoa. I can see why this Sareta character needed us. The way they've run things is way too disrespectful to the ecosystem."

Fu: "Yeah, and even with the resistance giving it all they've got, it still wasn't enough."

That caught 18's attention.

Android 18: "Wait, hold on. Resistance?"

Fu: "Of course. For things this bad, there's always a resistance somewhere, right?"

Krillin: "Wait a minute. What if they think 17 and 18 are gonna wreck the city all over again?"

Future Android 21: "It's the most likely scenario, so we'll have to tell them the truth when we find them."

Artich: "Good idea."

Just then, Goku looked behind him as if he felt a strange presence, catching Artich and 21's notice.

Artich: "Huh? Goku?"

Future Android 21: "Are you alright?"

Goku: "Sorry, guys. I thought I sensed a really strong energy."

Future Android 21: "Come to think of it, I think I sensed it too."

Artich: "Do you think it's Mareth?"

21 shook her head before she answered.

Future Android 21: "This energy is way too different from his. I think... I think maybe a God of Destruction is here, too."

Goku: "Really?!"

Just then, they heard gunfire and saw missiles headed toward them. 17 only scoffed at the weapons.

Android 17: "Well, so much for the welcome wagon."

End Super Music: "Humiliating Defeat"

A/N: Good morning. You're probably wondering what will happen next. Well, like the original, they'll get their sneak preview of Super Saiyan Rose. But they'll also get to see Mareth in his own surpassed form beyond his Final Form known as "Dark Infinity". Supposedly, it'll grant him the power over Creation and Destruction simultaneously. They'll only get to see Jiren and Future Zamasu at the end of that chapter, but following this, Future Zamasu will begin to question the call for his actions and ultimately choose to side with Goku and the others. As for Kale, Cabba, and Caulfila, they'll end up having to fight the past Mareth when Goku and the others return from the future. That is all the news I can give you. Have a nice day. :)