I just want to be clear about the whole timeline thing, anything that has already happened in the past based on the Dragonball Z time line will be included in this story. For any future events that would take place after the Buu Saga will more then likely be changed to my liking. I never cared for Dragonball GT, but anyway I hope many of you are enjoying the story thus far.
Disclaimer: I do not own Dragonball Z or any of its characters.
Chapter Fourteen – Resolve
Planet of the Kais : Present 1:36pm — Day 3
The large group appeared on the planet taking in the new sights. As the group was looking around at the planet, Kibitoshin pulled Goku, Gohan, Piccolo and Mirai Trunks aside about twenty meters away. Mirai Trunks set Lita's body down a few feet away and gave Kibitoshin his attention.
"Listen, I don't think that the others should know of my elder. So, I'm entrusting you four to help me and my elder to come up with a plan of attack against that woman." "Ok," Gohan nodded. The others also complied to his demand. "So, are we to actually trust Lita?" Piccolo began. Everyone tried to think of reasons as to not trust her. None could be brought to their attention however. "I can't think of any reasons not to, aside from the fact that she has strong mental capabilities and doesn't abide by the laws when she dies." Piccolo stared at Goku a moment, "Goku, you just listed two reasons not to." "Well Piccolo on the contrary, we might have a chance at beating Terra." "Terra?" Piccolo questioned. "Well, I just thought that since we don't know her name that we should make up one for her. And Terra is a name that resembles the word terror, so I thought it was appropriate." "So, Lita is our only hope of defeating Terra," Mirai Trunks concluded. "The only issue is that we have to wish her back so that the old Kai can awaken her potential," Goku pointed out. Gohan's brow furrowed in concentration, Dad's right. But time is the issue here, we have to plan for the twenty-four hours it takes for the Elder Kai to do his ceremony. Not to mention the fight with Terra might take a while as well.
"Kibitoshin, how much time do we have until that void reaches here?" "Let's see," he began. "A little less then three days now." "So we need Lita's abilities to be awaken which is going to take a day. Not to mention the battle with Terra might take a while…" "You do have a good point there Gohan. So that means the recovery of the Dragonballs needs to be sped up. Goku, we may need you to finish finding the Dragonballs on Namek, time is against us." Goku agreed solemnly, At least I can find out whether Chi-Chi can be brought back first hand… "How long do you think it'll take you Goku?" Kibitoshin asked breaking him from his musing. "Hmm, maybe a few hours at the most. I have found them in about six hours before." "Great, if you can do the same thing again, we will have plenty of time to finish the ceremony and prepare for battle." Goku walked a few steps away from the group and left for Namek.
"So, what do we do while we wait?" Mirai Trunks wondered aloud. Kibitoshin turned and walked in another direction, "We must meet with my elder to devise a plan." The other three began walking in the direction Kibitoshin was heading.
After a few yards of walking, Kibitoshin and the others found who they were looking for. "Elder sir, I've brought the others from Earth so that we may…" he trailed off. Kibitoshin's eyebrow began to twitch when he saw that is senior was not paying him any attention. Gohan, knowing of the Elder's bad habit, couldn't help but smile slightly and shake his head. The elder Supreme Kai was lying down on the ground reading a magazine. It was hard for Kibitoshin to maintain his composure when hearing the elders constant snickering at the dirty magazine. "Ahem!" Kibitoshin cleared his throat loudly so that he may catch his attention. "Yes, what is it?" he replied annoyed. "Sir, the others are here," he announced. "Ah!" The elder put away his magazine and stood to meet the newcomers.
"Ah Gohan, we meet again!" "Yes sir, and a few other friends of mine as well." "I see…" the elder began looking over the small group before him. Kibitoshin began again, "Sir, we really need to formulate a plan." "I know that!" the elder spat out. "I've been trying to brainstorm before I was rudely interrupted." Kibitoshin couldn't help but look dumbfounded, But you were reading a dirty magazine…how is that brainstorming.
"Sir if I may?" Gohan asked while stepping forward. "Oh yes Gohan, go ahead." "Well sir, there's someone among us who may be able to fight that evil woman Terra using mentally abilities." "Oh?" he commented, taking note of the new name for the enemy. "So where is this person?" "I'm afraid she's dead sir…" "Bah, so why bring it up, hmph." "Well sir, my dad was going to help search for the Dragonballs on New Namek that way we can wish her back." "Oh, the Dragonballs you say? Now what was it about them that I can't remember?" "Elder sir, we don't have time to dwell on what they are. We must deal with this new threat and we have three days to do so before we're all doomed," Kibitoshin exasperated. "Oh, don't be so melodramatic," came from the elder. Gohan continued once more, "The only problem sir, is that we need you to perform the ceremony to unlock her hidden potential." "So, how do you even know she has potential?" Piccolo broke in, "There's a lot about her that we don't know, but from what little we do know is that she has demonstrated these mental abilities multiple times. The only issue was that she said she doesn't know how to control them." "So, you want me to perform a sacred ritual so that she can use these abilities? I won't do it." "But why?" Gohan, Piccolo and Kibitoshin questioned; Mirai Trunks just looked on shocked at the elder's answer. "Because a deal is a deal, I want my kiss first." "Hmph," came from a disgruntled Piccolo. The other three just stood there with their mouth agape.
Mirai Trunks was quick to recover, "What kind of deal was made regarding a kiss?" "Goku promised that I would get a kiss from a beautiful woman named Bulma. And I performed the ceremony and unlocked Gohan's hidden potential, so I deserve that kiss." Mirai Trunks couldn't help but hang his mouth at the deal he made with Goku regarding his mom, probably without her consent no doubt. "Well, if Goku made a deal with the Elder Supreme Kai, then I think it would be wise to follow through with that deal." Gohan grabbed hold of Mirai Trunk's shoulder to whisper to him, "Hey do you think that's wise? Bulma would kill my dad." "Well Gohan, you try telling the highest eldest god in existence no. Besides, it's just one peck on the cheek, that's not too bad right?" "Ahaha…" Gohan laughed nervously. "I think it was a kiss on the lips if I'm not mistaken." "Hmm…" Mirai Trunks responded. "Just hope dad doesn't find out. Well, maybe someone else wouldn't mind kissing him." "Who's gonna kiss that old relic? Not Videl, that's for sure. And I'm quite sure you wouldn't want Lita to either." Mirai Trunks could only frown at the statement, Gohan's right, I mean even though me and Lita aren't together or anything, I know she won't kiss that old Kai.
"Well, at least I know that the old Kai would be overjoyed to perform that ceremony on Lita." Gohan had managed to peak his curiosity, "And why is that?" "Just look at her man, your girlfriend looks good. I mean I love Videl very much, but Lita seems very kind. It's a wonder she's still single." "She's not my girlfriend," Mirai Trunks muttered. "Well she ought to be. You better do something before someone else moves in on her." Mirai Trunks couldn't help but blush a little. Gohan chuckled, "Listen to me, I sound like Yamcha. But seriously, if your mom doesn't do it then who will?" "Guess we'll find out later."
Thankfully both Gohan and Mirai Trunk's comments were disregarded as Piccolo and Kibitoshin were talking with the elder about what steps to take when dealing with Terra. Most importantly, information on her whereabouts was of great importance.
Planet Namek : Present 1:43pm
As he reaches his target, he swims to it quickly. His lungs were burning, screaming for air. Blasted ball and the damn boulder it was under. Why is there always some sea creature around it? Even though Saiyans have an uncanny ability to hold their breath for long periods of time, they still require oxygen to survive. Vegeta clearly concluded that he wouldn't make it to the surface in time at his current speed, so powering up to Super Saiyan proved most helpful in the speed department. He finally broke the surface with a little suppressed oxygen to spare. It however felt nice to breathe once again.
Vegeta landed quietly next to Bulma with another Dragonball in hand, "There woman, one more Dragonball for your collection." "Hmph, took you long enough." "Let's see you dive in and do better." "You would love to see me all wet wouldn't you?" Bulma teased. Vegeta was about to counter with a lewd remark, when a figure forming in front of him stopped him causing him to scowl. "What is it Kakkarot?" I was hoping to ravage her before you came.
"Goku?" "Hey guys. Everyone really needs these Dragonballs to be gathered quickly." "What the hell do you think we've been doing?" "Well I just thought I'd help you guys find them faster, seeing as I can teleport." Goku glanced down at the one Dragonball, "Is that all you've found?" "No," Bulma answered, "There's two more at the village where Dende is." "Oh ok," Goku was somewhat relieved. "So, how do we go about finding the rest then?" "Hmm," Goku thought a moment at her statement before answering. "How about I drop you guys off near a Dragonball and you find that one, while I use the radar to look for one that's far away. That way, we'll all be looking for them and will hopefully find them quicker." "So you expect us to look for them without a radar?" Bulma admonished. "Uh, yeah. I mean I'd have to teleport elsewhere to find one, and I need the radar to look for it." Bulma was not a very patient person, but Goku's plan would save some traveling for Vegeta to do. "Alright Goku." "What! It's your radar, make him look for the Dragonballs without a radar." "No, he can have the radar while we search blindly for one, which might take us longer to do so. But Goku, I expect you to find three Dragonballs since we're on a wild goose chase." "Sounds fair enough." "And once we're finished with finding them, it's back to the village." Goku nodded, "Alright." "And Goku, don't come back to get us either. We'll look for the Dragonball and will get back to the village on our own." "Ok…" Goku was curious to know why Bulma was stressing her statement, but didn't question her anymore. Vegeta just responded by raising an eyebrow, but soon after, he realized her plan.
Clicking the radar's button, Bulma widen the search scope, "Ah there, there's a Dragonball about a few miles in that direction," she indicated pointing to the East. Goku wasted no time in teleporting the trio in the indicated direction.
Not long afterwards, they came across what appeared to be an old ruin. "Great just our luck that we get the needle in the haystack." Goku only smiled briefly before being handed the radar. Before he left however, he did narrow the scope for them to about a fifty meter radius. Bulma was grateful for his efforts and waved him goodbye as he teleported away. Bulma turned quickly to face Vegeta with a sly smile plastered on her face, "Now, where were we?" Vegeta smirked in return, "I believe you were going to remove your clothes and give me what I want." Bulma glared for a moment and made a smug expression, "Be careful what you ask for." She walked calmly up to Vegeta before taking off her shirt. She was determined to make him pay for the lack of attention he's been giving her.
Limbo : Present ?
Lita had been afloat in the endless black void for what seems like days to her. The only comfort she had were her own thoughts, which weren't very comforting at all. But she at least managed to stop fretting over the encounter with the evil woman for now. I wonder how much time has gone by? She glanced trying to observe her surroundings for anything but only managed to see an endless veil of darkness. This darkness is unsettling. I wonder if that woman Chi-Chi is experiencing this darkness. She frowned knowing that Chi-Chi would never feel anything anymore. I hope I don't fail and everyone will become nothing. She shook her head to think of something that may alter her thoughts.
What about this place seems familiar? A sudden vision of pink flashed across her mind, "That's it, I came here when I was killed before!" she exclaimed to no one in particular. Frowning again, she began thinking deeply, But how did I die the first time? I remember falling unconscious, but I don't remember actually dieing. Lita shuddered at the thought of her recent encounter with death and the pain in which she endured. I'm kinda glad I don't remember how I died. But this endless darkness, it's unnerving yet familiar, like I've been in it my whole life… Lita thought about the various events that took place in her life, what do these powers mean? I had to have gotten them from somewhere? Dad seemed kinda shocked to find out about my mental capabilities. I wonder if mom would know something? With her carefree attitude one would think it's not a possibility. But I know they have to be hiding something. Or maybe… she paused in thought, maybe I'm that woman's right hand guy or girl rather… Lita hoped with all her might that that thought was a false one. But the way things have been going lately, she can't see her powers as anything but evil. I can kill people mentally, well I can't control it. But what if I lose control…I'd be just like that evil woman. How do they expect me to use these powers when I don't know how to? Lita swallowed hard, If I kill her mentally, I'll take on her thoughts. What if it's too much for me to handle and I lose it and continue what she started? I mean her mere presence was too much to bare, let alone her powers.
Lita breathed deeply, I really need something positive to happen for once in my life. The thought of Mirai Trunks made her smile, I have to beat her if I want to live a happier life. Lita closed her eyes and tried meditation as a means to calm her churning mind.
Planet Namek : Present 5:19pm
The sudden appearance of Goku returning to the village indicated that the search for the Dragonballs was a success. Bulma and Vegeta had returned about an hour before after their exhausting sexual encounter thanks to Bulma. Of course they managed to find their Dragonball within thirty minutes of searching.
Goku raised the last Dragonball in the air in triumph, "Let's make those wishes." Goku had been anxious in the last search for the Dragonballs. His mind would constantly ask whether Chi-Chi could be brought back. Upon finding the last ball, he teleported immediately back to the village, I have to know if she can be brought back. Goku set the ball down near the rest of the Dragonballs and waited anxiously as Dende began calling forth Porunga. Dende held out his hands and chanted the phrase to summon Porunga. The Dragonballs blinked one last time before they were glowing solid. With great light and a slight quaking, Porunga sprang forth from his domain, his huge form looming over everyone. All of the Nameks stopped their chores to watch the marvel.
"I Porunga have been summoned. Speak and I shall grant you three wishes," he boomed. Dende looked back at the others as if asking silently what their wishes were. Goku looked at Bulma briefly and turned back to Dende when she had nodded for him to speak first. "Dende, ask the dragon if Chi-Chi can be brought back to life." Dende nodded once and spoke in the Namekian tongue. After a few moments he responded, "The one known as Chi-Chi does not exist." Goku was stunned, it felt as if the air surrounding him had been sucked away. His heart pained at the words that was received, and Goku's arms hung limply at his side. Bulma and Vegeta were watching Goku's actions and had seen a look of hope be transferred to that of a broken warrior.
Bulma bit down on her lip to keep from crying, "But why? Why can't she be brought back?" she asked with shakiness in her voice. Dende swallowed and turned to ask the dragon the question. "Even though I am not bound by the laws of any dimension, this wish cannot be granted. In order for me to bring any being back to life, they have to be an existing being. They have to have a soul in the Spiritual or Physical Realms." "How can someone who used to exist not exist…? How can someone destroy someone else's soul?" Even though Bulma was just speaking, she knew that her questions would not be answered. She couldn't help but feel the tears weld within her eyes and come pouring out. She stared at Goku whose head hung low, "I'm sorry Goku," she whispered. Goku hadn't acknowledged anything after the dragon announced Chi-Chi was no more. His world was gone, he didn't care about anything else anymore. Bulma cried even more as she saw the far off look in Goku's eyes, and was grateful to have Vegeta comfort her.
"If you would please, you still have three wishes to make," the dragon interrupted the melancholy mood. Neither Bulma nor Goku responded after a few seconds, so Vegeta breathed in, "Namek, ask the dragon who that woman is." Dende tore his gaze away from Goku and asked the dragon the question trying to describe her for clarity. "I know nothing of this creature. I am sorry." Before Vegeta could respond again, Dende broke in and asked the dragon another question. "I asked him is there a being in existence that is higher then the Supreme Kai?" he explained quickly. "Such a being would be beyond my knowledge, my powers are limited to that of my creator." "Tch, what the hell do you know!" Vegeta exploded. "Sorry you guys." "Fine! Namek, ask the dragon to wish Lita back, I'm sure he can do that at least." Dende spoke once more to the dragon, "The one known as Lita does not exist." The others were shocked, save for Goku at the dragon's words. "What! What do you mean she doesn't exist! I mean sure she can waltz around where ever she feels like, but we just spoke to her not to long ago!" Bulma's mind began to reel, She has to exist unless that woman got to her. Wait? "What do we do?" Dende asked. Bulma stepped forward, "Of course Lita doesn't exist." This time Vegeta and Dende had to look at Bulma like she was crazy. "What do you mean, explain!" "Dende, ask the dragon if he can bring Anaya back to life." Dende nodded and asked the dragon the question. The three gazed up anxiously awaiting his response, "I can," he declared. Bulma was relieved, as was Dende and Vegeta who just grunted. The dragon squinted his eyes and the sound that was made upon making wishes was heard. A few seconds later, the dragon announced that he was finished, "Your wish has been granted." A small smile formed on Bulma's lips, but it faded once she saw that Goku still remained standing unmoving and seemingly lost. "Speak, for you have two more wishes." Bulma glanced at the dragon, then back to Goku, I don't know what else to wish for…
Dende spoke to no one in particular, "I wonder if he can stop that surge that's destroying everything?" He asked his question to the dragon, "This imminent surge is far beyond my powers. Only the one who has created it can stop it." "Right, and I'm sure she'll do it willingly…" Bulma murmured. Bulma turned back towards Goku and approached him. She placed a hand on his shoulder, "Goku, is there anything you'd like to ask the dragon?" It was no use, Goku didn't respond. Vegeta marched over to Goku and smacked him hard across the face, "Wake up Kakkarot! You still have Goten and Gohan to take care of. It's a wonder your mate hadn't left you a long time ago. You're never there in the first place, so you don't get any pity from me!" "Vegeta…" "No woman, it's true. You know it and I know it! She's always been alone raising 'your' sons! The least you can do is swallow the pain and be strong for your kids!" The lecture Vegeta gave him seemed to revive the warrior. However, the guilt seemed to overcome Goku on a whole new level, Vegeta's right…I always left Chi-Chi to go train or fight some battle. She would always beg me to come back alive… But I willingly remained dead cause I thought it would protect everyone. I always took her for granted, and now…
Goku's jaw clenched as he fought the tears back, "You're right Vegeta, I have to be strong," Goku strained. "You damn right I'm right! Now stop wallowing for a minute and help us make some wishes!" Goku lifted his head a little, "I don't have any wishes to make, at least not right now." "So, should we just ask the dragon to wait then, in case we need to make a wish later?" "Woman, once the dragon leaves, we'll have to find those blasted balls again. And we'd probably have to wait 'til they're active again." "Well…" Dende began, "I could ask the dragon if he could be ready to make a wish at a moments notice. That way, the Dragonballs would have to remain active and won't scatter." "You think he'll agree to that?" Bulma wondered. "Only one way to find out." Dende turned back to the dragon and to ask the dragon a favor. The dragon took a moment to weigh the circumstances, "I will accept these terms, but only if it is in the form of a wish." "Figures…" Bulma nodded to Dende in response. Dende commanded the dragon that he wait pending the last wish, and that the Dragonballs remain active. Another noise was made, "Your wish has been granted. I will remain in the active state awaiting to be summoned once more. I pray that we meet again, until next time, farewell."
With the same burst of light that the dragon had formed in, he retreated back into the Dragonballs. "Great, now we have only one wish left…let's just hope it's not our last. Well boys, we should get going." Elder Mori had been surveying everything from the window of his dwelling. When he saw the dragon retreat, he decided to bid the young heroes farewell. "Well, I see you were able to make your wishes my son." "Yes sir, but all of our questions remain unanswered." "Well my son, maybe the dragon wasn't who you're supposed to ask. But I'm sure the answers will come some day. And I truly hope that this young woman can save all of us." "Please sir come with us." "I'm afraid I must decline, I must remain here with my people." "But sir, if you were to die then we wouldn't be able to make the last wish using the Dragonballs." "I see…" "Yeah besides," Bulma broke in, "Who wouldn't want to meet the Highest god in our existence." "Well then, who am I to decline. But first let me tell everyone." Elder Mori grew silent as he contacted his people telepathically informing them of the situation. After a few moments, Dende couldn't help but notice the intense frown on his face. "Well it's settled, I will be going with you guys." "But sir, what about the others?" "My son, everyone has decided to remain here and face their fates." "But…" Dende began, but was silenced by the elder's hand gesture. He inhaled deeply, "So I guess Goku, we should get going."
Goku nodded gravely and concentrated on teleporting the handful of people and the Dragonballs to the Supreme Kai's planet.
Planet of the Kais : Present 5:35pm — Day 3
A breath was drawn as if it were the birth of a new life. Sudden shock and panic went through Lita's body. She sat up abruptly in disbelief, staring at her hands. I'm alive! She glanced down at her chest and saw that the blood from her wounds was still there. Wait! Am I alive! Lita didn't know what to expect at first. The gaping whole in her chest was no more, but the blood still remained.
"Hey," came a shout close by. This caught Lita's attention as she saw Trunks and Goten running towards her. "You're back! That means Goku must have wished you back with the Dragonballs." "You can see me?" was all Lita could manage at the moment. "Yeah, of course we can 'see' you. You were brought back." Trunks saw the confused look on Lita's face for a moment. "Oh yeah, the wound's gone and all but the blood still remains until you wash it off of course." "Oh," Lita's silent question was answered. Gathering her surroundings she could tell that everyone that were at the tower were not on planet Earth anymore. "Where are we?" "We're on the Supreme Kai's planet." She turned to Goten, "Supreme Kai?" "Uhh," he began before being cut off by Trunks, "There's a bunch of gods that rule over the solar system and stuff. The Supreme Kai rules over everything. Well that's what the others explained anyway."
Lita stood up, taking in the unfamiliar territory, "Where are the others?" "You mean Gohan and everyone? They're in that direction, but Mr. Piccolo won't allow anyone to go over there. He says the area's off limits." "Hmm?" Lita sounded. "Well, if they need me to help save everyone, I'm pretty sure he'll let me pass."
Goten couldn't hold it in any longer, "Did you hurt my mom?" Lita turned her attention to the boy and saw the angry and hurt look in his eyes, she couldn't help but frown. Lita knelt down to look Goten in the eyes, "I did not knowingly hurt your mom. I never knew her until I saw her being att…" Wait, if he's asking if his mom is hurt and not erased from existence that means they haven't told him yet. "She was where…?" Lita began to bite her bottom lip and then exhaled, "I did not hurt your mom Goten. I saw her telepathically when she met that evil lady." "And..? What happened to her?" Lita frowned, "I don't know exactly, I blacked out." "Where were you when mom got attacked?" "I was in West City outside my apartment. Someone must have seen me fall unconscious cause when I woke up, I was in the hospital. That's how those guys who where working for my uncle found me." Goten hung his head, "Oh. I'm sorry…I thought you hurt my mom." Lita gave him a small smile, "I'm sure we'll find her. She's bound to be proud that you haven't given up on her, huh." This earned a genuine smile from Goten, "Yep, and I'll continue against all odds." Lita ruffled his hair causing a bit of laughter from Goten.
Lita stood again, "Well, we should see what the others are doing." "K," Goten sounded. Trunks just nodded his head. Lita unconsciously grabbed Goten's hand which he graciously accepted. Trunks muttered something under his breathe about holding hands makes you look like a kid. He quickened his pace to catch up with them and took hold of Lita's other hand. "So," Trunks began, "Do you like…my other self from the future?" The question caught Lita off guard and she blushed noticeably. Glancing up, Trunks could see the answer all over her face, "Aha! So you do like Mirai Trunks." "Well…" she stopped walking and turned to Trunks. She grabbed his cheek, "I just can't resist this cute face," she said pinching Trunk's cheek. Goten began laughing uncontrollably. "Hey! Quit it!" Lita let go and turned to start walking again, "Maybe in another place and time…we could've been together." "Well when you stop Terra from attacking, you'll get your chance." Lita had to smile at Goten's optimism, Maybe…I just hope I can beat her.
The Supreme Kai decided that their planning would have to be put on hold due to the fact that its key member needed to be brought back to life. Any further plans will be made upon the completion of awakening Lita's potential. There was much debate earlier about whether it was morally right to awaken such a dangerous ability that needed to be taught how to control it first. Fear that she would lose control was a major factor, yet time was critical. They won't have enough time to teach Lita how to harness her new found skills. Alas, the dire situation that Terra had created was too great a threat right now. They would have to trust that Lita could learn to control her skills quickly. The planning however had died down leaving two old friends to become acquainted.
"I was in a store and everything picking out a ring. Until all of this happened of course." "Gohan, you should spend time with her…you might not get another chance." Gohan's eyebrows drew together, he knew Mirai Trunks was right. Right now was a time to spend with your loved ones. "But what about you man? Are you gonna go back home to your time with your mother?" "There's nothing left for me to go home to," Mirai Trunks stated rather sadly. Gohan gave him his full attention, "What do you mean?" Mirai Trunks exhaled and leaned back from his seated position on the ground, "I mean my mom and your mom already passed away." Gohan frowned, "I'm sorry…" "Well, I remember mom saying how I always seemed a bit happier after coming back from the past. And how she would want me to live here, where there were no real worries." "Is, everything still in bad shape?" "Oh, no. We managed to rebuild everything. And the population is growing again." "But, don't the people of your time need a protector?" "Not anymore. There was this teenage kid that I met about five years ago in my time. He was amazingly strong, he just needed to know how to harness those abilities. So I trained him for five years. He rivals the strength of Super Saiyan 2." "Wow, who is this kid?" "His name is Uub, he grew up in a small village. It's hard to believe when I first met him, he was thirteen, I had to power up to Super Saiyan just to beat him. And now that he's learned to control his strength, He's a bit stronger than a Super Saiyan 2." "I know my dad would love to challenge him… But does that mean that you're gonna live here from now on?" "Maybe, I don't know…" "Well, at least you found a reason for staying here." Mirai Trunks reddened at Gohan's teasing.
She placed a finger up to her mouth to signal the boys not to make a sound. "So, guys! I'm not interrupting am I!" This just about freaked Mirai Trunks out a bit causing him to pull away suddenly, I guess call it timing. To Mirai Trunk's relief, the blushing from before was misread by Lita. Gohan stood up scratching his head, "So, you're back." Mirai Trunks closed the gap quickly giving Lita a meaningful hug. He heard Trunks and Goten snickering causing him to pull away abruptly with embarrassment. "I...I'm glad you're back." Lita smiled, "Glad to be back."
There was a flash of light as Goku, Bulma, Vegeta, Dende and Elder Mori became visible. The Namekian Dragonballs were surrounding the group. "Daddy, Bulma, you guys are back!" Goten bolted right into Goku giving him a hug as best he could. Goku returned the hug and it took him a moment to let go. "So daddy, where's mom? Did she get wished back too?" "The dragon can't wish Chi-Chi back son." "Why! So does that mean she's alive somewhere?" Goku couldn't help but let a few tears slip. He pulled Goten in another hug hoping that by some miracle Chi-Chi would return. Gohan seeing his father's expression knew all to well that his mother was no more, that she was indeed erased from existence like the rest of the galaxy. They were all going to cease to exist, if by some small miracle Lita could prove otherwise. Still, the countless civilizations, galaxies and celestial bodies would be lost forever. They would be left to exist in nothingness. Goten pulled away from Goku's hold to try and comfort him, "Dad don't worry. Lita said to have hope, that we'll be able to return everything back to normal. If she can awaken her powers, she can beat Terra and take over her powers. That way she can reverse everything that's happening." Goten's words caught the attention of everyone in the area.
Piccolo stepped forward, "Of course! Why didn't I think of it before! If she can control her powers and somehow assimilate Terra's abilities, then we just might have a chance." "I must say, I've never thought of it in that perspective," Kibitoshin admitted. Goku brightened up, and gave Goten a big smile, "Yeah, you're right son. Terra won't know what hit her." Everyone seemed overjoyed by the new outlook Goten explained.
Lita however was the only one without a smile on her face. She was chewing her bottom lip, I never told them about taking on the personality of the person I kill. And this is but a theory, but if I'm to assimilate the abilities from anyone, I would have to take on a lot more then just their personality. I would have to assimilate their very being, everything about them mentally. Their memories, personalities, their mind would literally become my own. Yet, I will still have my own thoughts and memories too. But if my theory's correct, I may be more like Terra. I don't want to become in any way some pathological killer! Lita looked around at everyone's new found hope and swallowed the lump in her throat. Everyone turned to look at her with a new found sense of life. She tried to force a smile to reassure everyone, How do you say no when everyone has hope now? How do you say no when you could be the one to fix everything? The recent thoughts plagued Lita's mind, to defeat Terra meant to cease as herself.
Bulma walked up to Lita and patted her on the back, "No pressure, you just have to save the universe is all." Lita forced a smile, but it soon faded, "Right, well I should get started," she murmured. She walked towards Kibitoshin, "I'm ready to begin sir." The elder Kai walked beside Kibitoshin, ready to refuse anything until his deal was met. He opened his mouth in protest but immediately changed his mind, "So I'm to awaken your sleeping abilities huh?" Lita stood straight, "Yes sir," she answered quietly. Hmmm, well this should prove to be interesting. I have a nice view of a beautiful girl while I work, heh heh. Lita began to feel a little uncomfortable under the scrutinizing look he was giving her. "Well my dear, shall we?" The elder Kai turned slightly indicating for Lita to walk ahead of him. He couldn't help himself from smiling as she passed him. He followed her, leering at her from behind. Mirai Trunks had already been warned about his lechery and decided to follow as well. That old man better keep his hands to himself. Vegeta stood amongst everyone observing Lita quietly. There's something she's not telling us… Better keep a close eye on her.
Piccolo scowled as the Elder walked away. "Well, what are the rest of us to do?" Gohan spoke up, "Bulma, I think we should spend what little time we have left with family and friends." "That's a good idea Gohan." "Well if there's any new developments, I'll be sure to alert everyone," Kibitoshin offered. Bulma, Gohan, Goten and Trunks left the group to locate the others and tell them the great news that has developed.
"So, has Terra been causing any trouble lately?" "I don't know Goku," Piccolo answered. "As it would seem, I haven't felt anything in a long time ever since that incident on Earth. It's as if she just vanished without a trace." Goku frowned, "Well if she disappears, we won't have the opportunity of fighting her. Which means, we won't be able to stop that surge." "Do you know if the dragon is capable of stopping it?" Kibitoshin hoped. "No," Goku informed, "We already tried asking the dragon." "I really don't hope to see her soon, but we really need to be able to find her when the time comes." "Yeah I know. Do you think Lita will be able to track her down?" Piccolo broke in, "Nothing is for certain, but it is a possibility. Of course if there's no sign of Terra in three more days, we're screwed."
The Elder's hands were poised to grab Lita's rear, "Ahem!" Mirai Trunks cleared his throat. Lita and the elder turned their attention, "What is it?" Lita asked. "Oh nothing. I just wanted to ask his greatness if it would be ok if I were to watch?" Hmph, he's bothersome. "I suppose. Well my dear, this looks like a great spot to begin. Is there anything I can get for you before we begin, like a change of clothes perhaps?" Mirai Trunks couldn't help but glare at the Elder. Lita looked over her appearance, "Well I do wish that I had clean clothes, seeing as these are covered in blood." "Oh?" the elder Kai sounded. "I have just the thing." With one snap of his finger he changed Lita's clothes to an outfit he saw in one of his magazines. The new outfit was revealing to say the least, Lita was wearing a string bikini top with a see-through loose tank top with black shorts that could easily be mistaken as underwear.
Mirai Trunk's mouth dropped and a small amount of blood came from his nose. The elder also had blood coming from his nose. Lita's eyebrow was twitching as she saw the outfit. She balled up her fists and gave him a deadly glare, "Sir, I really don't think this is what I had in mind," she said through clenched teeth. The elder Kai quickly regained his composure, "Oh, I'm sorry. But isn't this what your generation is wearing now a days?" If looks could kill, the Elder Supreme Kai would be dead by now. "So, what do you have in mind?" "How about I show you." Lita gave the Kai a mental image of her training outfit she normally wears. "Hmmm, interesting…" with another snap from his finger, Lita's previous attire was changed to her familiar one she wore that night while training with Mirai Trunks. "That's better," she mumbled. "So sir, what will you have me do?" Oh, she had to ask that question. The elder Kai sighed, "You don't have to do anything really but stand absolutely still while I perform the ceremony. Oh yeah, I hope you'll be able to stand for about eighteen hours or so?" "Eighteen hours!" both Mirai Trunks and Lita exclaimed. "But sir, that's…" "Yeah I know, vigorous. But if you're not willing to awaken your powers…" "Ok, ok." Lita began loosening the ponytail she wore and decided to let her hair out seeing as she doesn't have to do anything. She wrapped her hair band around her wrist, "Now pick a comfortable position, cause if you move we'll have to start all over. And be sure to relax your mind as well, try not to become too emotional." Lita nodded once and relaxed in her stance. What happened next surprised her and Mirai Trunks as the elder began yelling at Lita's abilities asking them to wake up. After his ranting she eyed him in disbelief as he began moving around her in a circle fashion.
Oh boy… Lita thought to herself. This is going to be one long day. Mirai Trunks stared at the elder, You've got to be kidding me… I wonder what Goku and Gohan thought of this. Mirai Trunks took a seat on the ground and watched the comedic sight unfold.
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Elsewhere throughout the universe, the deep void slowly encroaches upon the universe. It claims any and everything in its path. Ebony eyes overlooked everything. An evil grin played on the lips of the woman who had caused it all. "Well it would seem that they're trying to stop me. Hahaha, let them try. They'll never succeed." She waved her hands through the sea of floating foreign material that was gathering around her. "The end is near."