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Power Woman Wife of Goku – Episode Five The Saiyan Saga Part Three Far From Home
By
Celgress
Earth DC Universe
The Watch Tower in geosynchronous orbit
"Stop prodding me! For the last time, I'm not sick!" Carri said swatting away a medical instrument held by J'onn J'onzz the Martian Manhunter. She then hopped off the medical bay examination table. "I've been here for hours. Are you people going to help me get home or aren't you? My son and our friends are in trouble. I don't even want to think about what will happen if I'm not there when the other two Saiyans arrive." Carri felt a shiver run down her spine. Protecting the Earth, and more importantly protecting Gohan was her job now that Goku was gone.
"We have to find out what happened before we can help you, Karen," Superman said.
"That's not my name! How many times do I have to tell you before you understand I'm the product of a fusion between your cousin and a girl from my home dimension who was named Chi Chi!?" Carri yelled indignantly.
"Is she correct?" Batman asked Martian Manhunter.
"I suspect so," J'onn said. "I've encountered fusions before, such beings were rather prevalent on Mars during my youth."
"Can the process be reversed?" Batman asked.
J'onn paused as if to consider his words carefully. "Typically not after such an extended period of conjoinment has occurred." J'onn finally answered.
"How unfortunate," Batman said.
"Truly so," Green Lantern Hal Jordan seconded.
"We'll have to make the best of it," Superman said with a profound sigh.
"Sorry, Kal," Cyborg said putting his hand on Superman's shoulder.
"Thanks, Vic," Superman said.
"Hello, fusion woman here," Carri said waving her hands in the air. "Stop talking about me like I'm not in the room. I need to get back home asap. Can anyone of you help me, or are you all useless?"
"One can't simply waltz into the Phantom Zone," Superman said.
"Even if we send you there you have no guarantee of ever being able to get out again or return to your proper place and time," Batman said.
"The Phantom Zone is a chaotic transdimensional void which exists outside of normal space-time. Successfully navigating such an area of constant change is nearly impossible," J'onn said.
"You could literally end up anywhere or be stuck in there forever next time," Cyborg said. "You better stay put here, play it safe."
"I can't believe you people!" Carri said brushing Cyborg's hand off her shoulder. "How can you call yourselves superheroes when you aren't willing to help me save my loved ones and our world?" Carri scowled at the group. "I'll find my own way home without your help, thank you very much."
"Karen, don't go!" Superman pleaded as he placed himself between Carri and the only doorway to the med bay.
"Get out of my way," Carri said her expression cold.
When Superman refused to move a brief scuffle broke between him and Carri. Although Carri was not quite as strong as Superman she easily blocked his attacks and used a judo-style throw to toss him aside. Everyone gasped at how Carri skillfully dispatched the man who was one of Earth's greatest champions without breaking a sweat save Batman who remained stoic as ever.
Diana aka Wonder Woman was greatly impressed by Carri's tenacity in battle. Based upon her economy of movement and the effectiveness of her counters the other woman obviously had extensive martial arts training. Carri's story of spiky-haired people from the stars with tails who turned into giant apes under a full moon struck a chord with the Amazonian Princess. Furthermore, Diana was all but certain she had heard the name "Saiyan" once before. It had been during a trip deep into the Russian interior several years before while in pursuit of the ruthless female mercenary Red Claw. Diana decided to aid Carri in her quest.
"I wish to aid you on your quest Carri. As one female warrior to another, I sense your cause is just." Wonder Woman said stepping forward. "If you'll have me my sword is at your service." Diana unsheathed her Greek xiphos and knelt on one knee before Carri her head bowed.
For some reason, she could not explain Carri knew the Amazon was sincere in her offer. "I'd be honored to have you join me on my quest, Diana," Carri said.
With a smile on her face, Diana got to her feet. "I know exactly with whom your quest should begin," Diana said. "Come if we hurry we can catch her before meal time."
Carri quirked an eyebrow curious who this mysterious person was of whom Diana spoke. The pair were leaving when Superman begged Carri not to go. She did not even acknowledge him before walking away with Diana by her side.
Batman's eyes narrowed beneath his cowl. The sudden appearance of this Carri could prove problematic. He would have to keep a close eye on her. Anyone who could so effortlessly deal with Superman was a potential threat of the worst kind should that individual go rogue. He would watch and learn what he needed to know so he could develop a contingency plan against Carri. Batman was nothing if not cautious and caution only bore fruit if it was paired with preparedness.
Once everyone else left J'onn telepathically contacted Chronoa the Supreme Kai of Time. "Even though I did not like deceiving my colleagues I did as you requested." J'onn thought. Although he could have separated Power Girl from Chi Chi with some difficulty he had told the others such a separation would prove nearly impossible. Chronoa who J'onn had dealings with in the past approached him telepathically that morning requesting his assistance.
"Thank you, J'onn. I knew I could count on your cooperation in this matter." Chronoa thought. "It is vital no one interferes with Carri while she is in your world."
"I understand," J'onn thought."I will do everything within my power to make certain she remains unmolested."
"I appreciate your diligence." Chronoa thought. "Until we next commune, farewell J'onn."
"Fare thy well." J'onn thought.
Boreal Forest of Southern Siberia in the Russian Federation, not long afterward
Diana and Carri touched down gently in a sizable clearing beside a babbling brook. A small log cabin reinforced with stone buttresses and a roof made of pine bows dominated the space. Small puffs of smoke drifted lazily from a chimney. The area was crisscrossed by trails into the forest.
"I hope she's home. The salmon run is in full swing so she might be away fishing." Diana said as the pair walked up to the small dwelling. Diana gently rapped on the wooden door. "Gine, its Diana are you home?"
"Oh, hi Diana. How nice of you to come to visit me. I'll be right out." A female voice said.
"I have a friend who would like to meet you," Diana said.
"You brought a friend, how splendid. I haven't had company since your last visited in fall," The female voice said.
A middle-aged woman with black spiky hair and a brown furry tail emerged from the cabin. She was dressed in worn black and white Saiyan armor which Carri recognized immediately along with her name. Gine and Bardock were Goku's parents according to Raditz. But they were both dead, weren't they? Could it really be?
"Gine this is Carri," Diana said.
"Please to meet you, Carri," Gine said offering her hand. In a daze, Carri took Gine's hand in her own and shook it. She noticed right away how deceptively strong Gine was.
"Carri is from another world just like you," Diana explained.
"Oh, how interesting," Gine said.
"In fact, I think you two might be from the same world," Diana said.
"Do the names Go- um, Kakarot and Raditz mean anything to you?" Carri asked hopefully.
Gine's eyes went wide. "They're my sons," Gine said she nervously chewed on her bottom. "Do you know them?"
"Sure I know them. I'm married to one of them, Kakarot who we call Goku where I'm from. I guess I'm your daughter-in-law," Carri said with a smile.
"My sons are alive. And little Kakarot has a wife. This is more than I ever could have hoped for." Gine said with tears in her eyes.
"Well, he isn't so little anymore." Carri chuckled. "And you're a grandmother too. Our son is named Gohan."
"Have you come to take me home?" Gine asked cautiously her heart on her mouth.
"I hope so," Carri said. "I was fighting a demon named Garlic Jr. who opened a portal to the Dead Zone or Phantom Zone and I got sucked inside. I ended up here. I'm not sure how to get back, do you have any ideas?"
"None," Gine confessed sadly while wiping tears from her eyes. "I'm not even sure how exactly I got here. One minute I was in an escape pod trying to flee from Planet Vegeta after my husband convinced me of its impending doom, the next minute I was engulfed in a flash of blinding light. When I woke up I found myself here in this forest. I've lived here ever since. Damn that Frieza."
"You know about Frieza?" Carri asked.
"Of course I know about Frieza and his wretched kind. We Saiyans were under their boot for almost my entire life when he destroyed our home planet." Gine said.
"Frieza's agents are on their way to my world even as we speak," Carri said.
"I can't help you fight Frieza or his troops, I'm not strong enough. I was only a cook on Planet Vegeta. I'm no warrior.' Gine insisted.
"But I can sense power levels and yours is really high." Carri countered.
"I'm nothing compared to the Frieza Force," Gine said. "Trust me, Carri, you're better off without me."
"I don't believe that for one minute," Carri said. "If nothing else you should come back with me Goku and Raditz deserve a mother and Gohan deserve a grandmother and you deserve to be reunited with them."
"I'm a stranger. They've done fine this long without me in their lives they'll survive." Gine said fighting back more tears.
Carri could tell the older woman did not believe her own words. No doubt Gine was someone who had grown accustomed to heartbreak. "Balderdash," Carri said. "I'm finding a way home and your coming with me."
"I'm not a fighter," Gine said again. "I doubt I can be of much help."
"I don't care. You are my husband's mother and my son's grandmother that's all that matters." Carri said.
"Thank you," Gine said embracing Carri. "I can't tell you how much this means to me. I don't know how I'll ever be able to repay you."
"Seeing you and your sons and grandson happy is more than enough payment for me," Carri said pulling away gently she added. "I only wish I knew where we go from here. No offense Diana, but your friends up on the satellite were less than helpful."
Diana could not suppress a giggle. "They can be rather trying at times. I think I know someone who can help us. His name is Dr. Fate. He is the Sorcerer Supreme. If anyone knows how to get you home it is him."
"I hope you're right. Other than meeting you and finding Gine I've had my fill of this place." Carri said to Diana with disdain.
"It isn't so bad once you get used to it," Gine said with a resigned shrug.
"You poor woman," Carri said. "So, let's go find this Dr. Fate guy, girls. Lead the way, Diana."
Unnoticed by the three women a tiny drone disguised as an insect observed their every move. Although she had kept mainly to herself over the course of the past twenty odd years Gine's few extraordinary activities did not go unnoticed. A bank robbery foiled here, people rescued from a forest fire there, and great ape rampage there, everything added up over time.
Secret A.R.G.U.S Base somewhere in North America
Amanda Waller sat at her desk watching the drone's video/audio uplink. Finally, after years of searching, she found her target the elusive "Wild Woman of Siberia" the so-called "Saiyan". If the rumors were true about her full moon transformation into a giant King Kong type monster a "Saiyan" could prove potentially more powerful than a Kryptonian or a Martian. This was Waller's chance she needed a genetic sample.
Waller remotely directed the mini-drone to land on Gine's tail before the trio departed the area. It then "bite" into her flesh with specialized hypodermic needles to obtain a small blood and tissue sample. Gine swatted at it in annoyance. She complained to her companions how bad the biting insects were around her home this time of year.
Smiling to herself at a job well done Waller directed the mini-drone to return to base. With Gine's genetic material in her possession, she could achieve her long sought after goal of creating a warrior likely more powerful than the Justice League. And that warrior would be her. Recently A.R.G.U.S had come into possession of a cache of Lex Luthor's Super Serum which temporarily transformed humans into Kryptonians (for a period of roughly 24-hours). Once the Saiyan genome had been mapped Waller would take a modify dosage of Luthor's serum to hopefully transform her into a Saiyan forever. If need be she would make others she could trust into Saiyans with her as their leader, naturally. No more would this would be at the mercy of every alien menace which happened by nor under the thumb of those who arrogantly referred to themselves as "superheroes". Those days would be over.
Waller knew her superiors in the government (those old fools) would never approve of her experimenting on herself but she did not care. Once she was a Saiyan what could they do? They would have no choice but to accept her as the new savior of Humanity and Earth. She would then put the Justice League in their place fulfilling her destiny.
Deep Space
An enormous skull spaced predator made up of twisted dark wires plied the silent void. Inside its core sat the feared being known as the Collector of Worlds. Brainiac Prime cast out his mind via the advanced network of sensors which adorned the outer shell of his vessel. He quickly noted that one of his long-range probes in sector epsilon-theta subjection twenty-seventy-eight had picked up on a recent dimensional disturbance. Upon closer examination of the data relayed he determined that the disturbance was caused by the arrival of an anomalous individual who possessed hybrid Kryptonian-Human traits designated "Carri". Always on the lookout for new pieces of interest to add to his vast collection, Brainiac Prime instructed the long-range probe to closely but discreetly monitor the situation. It was to take no direct action until or unless it received further instructions. While he could impulsively collect this "Carri" if were patient perhaps she could lead him to other even more fascinating pieces perhaps even entire worlds he would find worthy of his cataloging and permanent preservation.
His curiosity regarding the mysterious "Carri" sated for the moment Brainiac Prime moved his ship towards his next target - the famous Crystal Temple Complex of the Ilgorians one of the fabled twelve wonders of the Andromeda Galaxy. It along with its denizens the Priestesses of Ilgoria would make a fine addition to his collection.
To Be Continued