*I am dressed as the red mighty morphing ranger, DB is dressed as pink, and Diablo is dressed as blue, desperately trying to hide behind me and DB*
Me: Hello. You're probably wondering the occasion for us dressing like this. Well, Screwattack announced a fight between Voltron Force and Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. In case you couldn't tell, the three of us are excited.
DB: Excited doesn't even begin to describe it.
Vunderguy: It really doesn't. I want a full universe on universe war between Halo and Mass Effect already, dang it! Curbstomps for the win! Even just Master Chief versus Commander Shepard, even a biotic shepard with all those space magicy gravity manipulation powers would suffice because I know the chief would still take it, even if by a razor's edge!
Iron Man: *Ignoring Vunderguy much to the guy of vunders' chagrin* Question. Why are you dressed as a girl ranger? Skirt and all?
DB: Because I'm FABULOUS!
Vunderguy: Must… resist…joke… must… resist… joke… must… get… evil… dirty… disgusting side of me… under control…
Me: Joke all you want.
Vunderguy: Nope. Done that too much. Need… therapy!
Iron Man: ...Okay… and why's he hiding?
DB: He doesn't like admitting that he has such interests and gets embarrassed when we force him into an outfit.
Diablo: Mátame ahora, por favor.
Me: You'll be fine, Diablo. You don't see me and DB complaining.
Vunderguy: But I can complain for the low, low price of 1 BILLION DOLLARS if you want me to!
*DB removes his helmet* DB: Yeah. We actually enjoy it.
Diablo: Si. But you both also have fewer than the required braincells to actually form intelligent thoughts.
Vunderguy: And you would know, wouldn't you?
Me: Well, if me and DB are unable to, then what does that say about him? I mean he is exactly like DB except evil and lacking a funny bone.
DB: Well, I'm heading to the story. See ya in the outro. *he leaves*
Me: And I guess that's our cue to start the story.
Vunderguy: Well, technically end it, but, ya'll know what we're saying, right? *Crickets chirp*
Me: ENJOY!
The warriors of the Jade Palace and the Wu sisters were sitting around the table when DB walked in, still wearing his pink ranger outfit. Mantis, Monkey, and Po were struggling to suppress their giggling fits.
DB raised an eyebrow while sitting down and asked, "What are you three laughing at?"
Mantis replied through his chuckles, "Nothing, nothing. Oh, by the way: nice outfit." At that, he and Monkey couldn't hold it anymore and burst out laughing.
DB looked down, realization quickly dawning upon him. "Oh. I forgot to change. Easy fix." He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a smoke bomb, crushing it in his hand. Once the smoke cleared, he was dressed in his normal outfit. "Now, I'll just need to remember to change back when it's time for the outro."
Crane asked, "Why would you even dress like that? Did you lose a bet?"
DB shook his head. "No. I just have no shame. Though, you should all know that by now." He then leaned back in his chair and put his hands behind his head. "On another note, I'm personally glad my memories are back and the danger is passed for now."
The others all voiced their agreement.
Before any more conversation could carry on, Informant fell through a portal onto the table. He quickly leapt off and turned DB's chair to face him. "I have terrible news!"
DB's expression turned serious. "Was the organization discovered!?"
"No! Worse!"
"Was the clan attacked!?"
"Even worse!"
"Was the organization left without a competent leader for more than forty-eight hours!?"
"Worse, still!"
"Did an alien race attack and force the entire populace of earth to dance to 'Thriller' while pelting them with ice cream!?"
"Worse! But... not by much."
"Then what!?"
Informant took a breath before replying, "Your parents have found out about your life!"
The world seemed to have stopped as DB stared at Informant. It seemed an eternity had passed, though, it was really only a couple seconds before DB responded. He shrugged and turned back to the table as he said, "Eh. I was expecting them to find out some time. Just hoped it would be after I returned. So, what do they know?"
After taking a moment to comprehend what was said, Informant replied, "Um... only you being a ninja and being banished here for six months of our dimension's time. We told them we'd have you explain everything. What do you mean you knew they'd find out?"
DB shrugged and replied, "Come on. I lead four different groups, one of them being a group of superheroes, and go hopping through dimensions. They were gonna find out sooner or later. Alright, go get 'em."
Informant nodded before leaving through a portal.
When he left, Su asked, "So, why did you not tell your parents about such important parts of your life?"
Wan nodded and said, "Yeah! It's almost like what we did when you lost your memory, isn't it?"
DB smirked and replied, "In some ways, yes, but, the reasoning is different. You see, I didn't tell them to protect them. The organization I lead... it isn't well liked by world leaders. They know we exist. Sure, they don't know to what extent or how so, but, they also know we meddle. On a funny side note, they've also kept us out of the public eye, so as to not make themselves look even more stupid in being unable to locate us. It's rather fun to see them trip over themselves when they think they have us." DB chuckled before continuing. "But, getting back on the thought train I was just on, were the leaders of the world to find out I was the one leading my organization, they would try interrogating my parents and generally using them to get to me and said organization. But, if they honestly have no idea what's going on, after only a few hours of interrogation, they'd probably have to be let go or else the divine wind which they suspect I'd bring upon them would make the hurricane that stopped the mongols from invading Japan seem like toddler. The whole trans-dimensional hero part I keep a secret because the fewer people that know, the less likely one of my enemies would find out. While I don't deny that my folks wouldn't say a word even under penalty of torture or death, some of my enemies could tell just by body language. Also, it keeps my mom from worrying about if I'm going to make it home from a fight. Then, I kept the ninja part secret because, well, ninjas just keep both parts of their life separate, plus I'd feel the need to tell about the other parts of my life if my parents knew of that part."
The others nodded in understanding. Shifu responded, "It seems you have noble reasons for keeping so much of your life secret. Though, I must admit, it is still quite similar to why the Wu sisters kept their past a secret from you."
DB nodded. "Yes. But, they failed to take into account the fact that I have an enemy that knows and could have easily swayed me had he come here during that time. And they also failed to consider how betrayed I would have felt. I know how my parents will react, and believe me, betrayal wouldn't be the first thought on their minds. More like wishing they could ground me or unhear what I just told them. Maybe both with more of the former."
"Whatever you say," Informant said, before coughing something out so quickly that no one but Informant could hear that sounded like, "You're-a-big-stinkin'-hypocrite."
Despite himself, Informant chuckled. "Besides, none of what I'm doing-OR what the Wu sisters did-" He said, that last part coming out extra loud so EVERYONE, Informant and the trio of leopard siblings in question very much included, could hear, "Is evil. So, there is that."
A few seconds later, a portal opened and WS stepped through, followed by two other coyotes. The first was a male, who was a few inches shorter than DB, with some gray fur, green eyes, and a beard. The second was a female, almost half a foot shorter than DB, with brown eyes, and graying fur. They both wore glasses.
DB smiled at them and said, "Yeah, it's really me, mom and dad."
With that, the three of them hugged.
When they released, his mom gave him a smack to the back of the head. "You had us worried sick when we learned you had hopped dimensions and had some coyote that simply looked like you take your place!"
DB chuckled sheepishly before replying, "Well, I knew you'd be worried if you found out while I was away… part of why I had hoped this conversation would happen when I was home." He turned to the other occupants of the room and said, "Um, if you guys wouldn't mind leaving my parents and I alone while we catch up and talk about… things?"
The other occupants of the room left, DB and his parents taking a seat at the table.
His mom was the first to speak. "So, care to explain in vivid detail EVERYTHING you kept from us?"
DB held up one finger and turned to the doorway and said, "I know you're all there! You have three seconds to leave before I make you nosey flies on the wall!" There was the sound of scrambling feet as everyone left the door. DB then nodded as he turned back to his parents. "They made a wise decision. Oh, also, they're all trained kung fu masters."
Both his parents gazes widened at that.
He then began his story.
Five hours later
"And that's when I got banished here. Any questions?"
His mom was the first to respond. "So, how long are you going to be here?"
DB sighed (and his dad rolled his eyes) before replying, "For the twenty-sixth time, it will be six months to you, but it will be two years to me, because of the difference in the passage of time between dimensions. Stupid time dilation."
"But, how do you know the dimensions have differences?"
DB rubbed his forehead. "Because I have been here before, and when I returned, only one quarter of the time had passed in our dimension."
His mom nodded.
His dad then asked, "Why did you agree to everything with the ninjas and the organization?"
DB leaned back in his chair before looking his dad in the eye and replying, "Because I wanted to make a difference and make it in a big way. I was doing nothing before. Besides, when I got the powers, I got little in the way of training. The ninjas and organization improved my skills, both tactically and with actual fighting."
His parents both nodded.
"I know you both think that what I'm doing is dangerous, but so far, I've been victorious in everything I've gone up against and most of the odds I've been up against… let's just say I doubt it can get any harder than that. Besides, even if it does, I've got friends that are more than able to help me power through, well, anything really. They're my biggest help in any situation. I can always count on them and they can always count on me."
Again they nodded. His mom then said, "I guess we won't be able to talk you into leaving your positions to live a safer life, can we?"
DB shook his head and replied, "No. Not in a million years. I'm in far too deep to just leave them all high and dry. Besides, the organization may have advanced technology, but they'd collapse in a centillion different pieces in a yoctosecond without a sensible leader."
His dad, sly faced, replied, "So how are they still around with you as their leader, then?"
"I said sensible leader, not a sensible person."
The three shared a chuckle.
DB then asked, "You wanna meet the warriors that left?"
His parents both nodded.
He then made a portal beneath each of them.
Training hall
The warriors were simply waiting to see how the conversation went. They all turned their attention when they saw three portals appear and a coyote come out of each of them. The two older ones stayed upright, but the third landed on his face.
DB sighed and mumbled, "The author just had to throw in that old gag from before he decided to rewrite everything." He then stood up with a smile and said, "Mom, dad, say hello to Masters Shifu, Crane, Mantis, Monkey, Viper, Tigress, and Po, the dragon warrior. The last two I helped get together. Then, those three leopards over there are the Wu Sisters. They are Su, Wing, and Wan. They used to be bandits, but they turned over a new leaf and are great friends and amazing allies in a fight. Everyone, say hello to my parents."
They all waved to one another. Shifu was the first to speak, saying, "It is a pleasure to meet both of you. You raised a very wonderful son… even if he is a bit annoying."
DB's mom replied, "He's sure got you fooled." She ended it with a chuckle.
DB crossed his arms and said, "At least I'm not as annoying as you." His mom stuck her tongue out at him and DB stuck his tongue out at her. She then flicked him in the nose. "Ow." The two shared a smile before turning their attention back to the warriors.
DB's dad had his attention switching between Tigress and Po. He pointed to them as he said, "You mentioned you got them together, right?" DB nodded. "You're meaning in a romantic way?" Another nod. "Why?"
"Because Tigress was in love with Po, was nervous about whether or not he loved her, so she needed a little help to express herself. I was that help and it ultimately led to Tipo." DB ended it with a shrug, while his dad just nodded. "Well, since I know ten hours have passed in our dimension, you two should probably be heading back. At least now we can meet up every once in a while to just talk."
His mom nodded as her eyes began getting wet. The two hugged. When they released, she said, "If you don't return in one piece, you're going to wish you didn't return at all."
DB nodded and said with a chuckle, "I don't doubt it. You always were scary when angry." After another hug, he and his dad hugged.
"Don't do anything stupid."
DB chuckled and replied, "Too late. Don't you remember the story of how I got sent here? I literally went to hell and back after I was told not to."
His dad nodded. "That's true. So, I guess you'll do more stupid stuff while here, won't you?"
DB nodded. "Yep. Though, my options will be limited, due to not having my full range of powers. But hey, something's better than nothing, right? Anyways, with my luck, I'll probably find a way to be in prison and then break out at least twice while I'm here despite being on relatively good terms with the emperor." This got a chuckle out of his dad. "Love you both. See ya in a while. Gonna be a long few months for each of us."
His dad replied, "Gonna be a lot longer for you."
DB quipped back, "No. It's gonna be longer for mom."
She simply replied, "Yes. I'm not gonna be able to hold my baby."
DB glared at a certain chuckling bug, monkey, and panda after her remark, before turning back to his parents. "Be sure to visit once in awhile. WS will be more than happy to give you an escort."
The three hugged once more. They then let go of each other and a portal opened behind his parents. They both stepped through while waving to DB. He waved back. Once the portal closed, he turned to the other warriors and said, "Well, now that that's done, I'd say it's time for relaxation, finally."
The others all nodded in agreement.
Location unknown
A vulture and beaver sat beside a fire in the middle of a forest.
Jonathan asked, "So, what's the plan for getting rid of DB?"
Jacob shrugged and replied, "No clue. But, I'm sure something will…" As he trailed off, both he and Jonathan looked into the forest, hands on their weapons. "Show yourself! We both know you're there!"
A bear walked out with his hands up. He had two straps going over his shoulders. On each strap, he had four pouches on the front and one sword per strap on the back. He had black pants with a belt holding a few bags. "I couldn't help but overhear we each seem to share a problem with DB."
Jacob leaned forward and asked, "Oh?"
The bear nodded and replied, "Yes. You see, my problem with him is that I have my eyes set on world domination and he stands in my way."
Jonathan raised an eyebrow. "Word domination? Why would you want world domination? What would justify it?"
The bear smiled as he leaned against a tree. "All the death and destruction caused by nation states not getting along as well as for just merely existing. Sure, I would cause some to get to such a position, but the end of such peace I would bring justifies the means of the war I'd start to actualize said peace."
Jonathan nodded, though a bit unsure.
The bear continued, "While we each have our own reasons for killing DB, he is still in our way. We would be unable to defeat him alone. But, perhaps, we would be able to do so if we worked together."
Jacob nodded. "I like the sounds of that."
Jonathan also nodded. "So do I, even if I do have some apprehension about your goals of world domination."
The bear smiled. "I thought as much. So, I propose a pact. We shall be a team. We will be democratic in our decisions and support one another to reach our ends. If we still like our partnership, we can extend it beyond the death of DB. If not, we may break it up."
The other two slowly began to nod in agreement. Jonathan stood and said, "I like that idea. I give you my word as a ninja to be an ally."
Jacob said, "As do I. Now, could we have your name?"
The bear replied, "Of course. My name is Arthur, for I intend to be king. Of the world."
Jonathan nodded and replied, "Well Arthur, assuming that isn't just a pseudonym to protect your real identity and that you were just trying to make your all too common sounding name sound all grand and mystical, my name is Jonathan, and this is Jacob."
The bear nodded. "A pleasure."
Jacob replied, "Likewise. I assume you have a plan for taking down DB?"
"But of course."
Jonathan and Jacob smiled as Jacob said, "Arthur, I believe this'll be the start of a wonderous... friendship."
Me: And we are done! Woo!
Vunderguy: CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA! Nani ga okite mo kibun wa heno-heno kappa! CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA! Mune ga pachi-pachi suru hodo! Sawagu Genki-Dama… Sparking! Sorry for having to use the japanese version of the original intro to the original Dragon Ball, but, though I like the engrish version, the japanese one does sound more lyrical… if only because the only japanese I know is suzuki and honda. :P
*DB leaps in, wearing his ranger outfit and a guitar in his hands* DB: And after so long of getting nowhere, we are done! Finally! After only a few weeks! Man! Can't wait till we get to the next rewrite! W00T!
Diablo: Si. I'm quite surprised it's taken only a little bit, relatively speaking, too.
DB: I think this calls for a celebration! *He begins playing the original Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger's theme on the guitar because, really, while a lot of the other themes are great, Mighty Morphin is where it's at mah dawg!*
Me: Go go Power Rangers!
*Epic Guitar riff to punctuate the epic words*
Diablo: Go go Power Rangers!
*Epic Guitar riff to punctuate the epic words*
Me and Diablo: Go go Power Rangers! You mighty morphin' Power Rangers!
Iron Man: And you two are worse singers than I am when I'm drunk.
Vunderguy: Ha! They're worse than that new Power Rangers movie! Man, I hoped it bombed and set back Haim Sabaan an arm and a leg, that childhood ruining jerk!
Me: I know I'm a terrible singer… and that the latest Power Rangers movie was a dud… even if I haven't personally seen it yet. But, I don't care about the first thing, and as for the second, I'm still in a Power Rangers vibe after getting all excited (and then disappointed) for the movie's release. Anyways, if you look through my stories, you know what story I'll rewrite next. It'll be a bit before we get to it, due to some other things taking precedence over it.
Vunderguy: Like my epic Team Sonic In Equestria fic! Or his epic MLP related fic, The Apple's Engineer!
Me: Though, I won't be uploading that on this site (even though it is still a rewrite of sorts) but it still needs to get done. That's been sitting dormant for even longer than this one.
Vunderguy: Longer than the Reaper Cycle from Mass Effect?
Iron Man: Longer than my big bucket'o booze?
Diablo: Longer than this power sword I'm totally not about to shove into your spine from behind… you stupid jerk, die! Power stab! *Tries impaling Me with power sword*
DB: Oh no you don't! *He kicks Diablo out of the air* DB: I'm the only guy who can kick another guy's behind while wearing a pink skirt and look hot doing it.
Vunderguy: AAAHHHH! QUICK! END THE STORY! DB'S 'LOOK HOT' STATEMENT IS TOO MUCH! TOO MUCH! LIKE ORDERING KFC AND POPEYE'S AND TRYING TO EAT BOTH MEALS LIKE I DID YESTERDAY BECAUSE I FELT REALLY HUNGRY BEFOREHAND BUT COULDN'T FINISH THE ONE FROM KFC BECAUSE IT WAS HORRIBLE COMPARED TO THE ONE FROM POPEYE'S SO I FED THE KFC STUFF TO MY DOGS AND THEN I WENT ON YOUTUBE FOR A BIT AND THEN WAITED AROUND FOR REVEREND JESUS FREAK AND THEN WE STARTED THIS CHAPTER BUT THEN THE STORM IN REVEREND'S PART OF HIS HOME STATE WHEN ON AND THEN I-
Me: Okay! We get the idea. Well review. And while you do that-
Vunderguy: Be sure to look at my stories even though it's been years since I've updated any!
Me: See ya'll in the next exciting episode of Dragon Ball Z! Er, uh, story. Yeah. Story. Which is "Mastermind's Master Plan, Rewritten".
Vunderguy: Is that a Megamind related fic?
Me: No…
Vunderguy: Huh. With your apparent affinity for Dreamworks… works… I could have sworn...
Me: Well, you see, the guy named Arthur was originally "Mastermind," but because I was rewriting my stories, I decided to give some of the characters actual names. Not DB or WS or Informant, though. Because reasons.
Iron Man: And raisins! Which I hear make great wine… somehow…
Me: I said review so long ago, yet we still haven't been cut off. I wonder if the thing is bro-