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Previously on Part 20: Trunks' Full Power is no match against Cell's speed. Kageto and The Creator are training. Destiny is floating between dimensions. The story continues.

Part 21: The Detour

Back at Capsule Corp.

Vegeta was healing inside of Kageto's spaceship. It has a healing pod.

"I only have ten days," Trunks said to Bulma, "Dad and I have to train hard which wouldn't be a problem now that he'll get a power boost after that last battle. I have to rest too to get stronger. As soon as we're both fit, we'll train as hard as we can. Goku and Gohan should be getting out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber in a few hours. I'll be there. Could you wake me up, mom?"

"Sure, sweetie. But remember, don't push yourself too hard. We all know you want to beat Cell, but I trust Goku. He always has a solution no matter how crazy."

"Hmm, he did seem confident before he went to train with Gohan. Maybe he has been holding back."

"We may never know that, Trunks. Please do me a favour and don't get hurt."

"Yes, mom. You don't have to worry about me."

Meanwhile in the Realm of Supremes...

Kageto was exhausted after getting a beating from The Creator. He blocked most of his punches but his arms were hurting. The Creator's power was overwhelming but he lacked coordination and strategy.

"I am really being overwon here. Even though I won't get any benefit out of this training, it's worth it. He's fighting pretty good. Damn, I need to wake up soon so I can train my REAL body."

"Are you okay, Kageto?" The Creator asked.

"I'm fine. Just keep going. I won't die. I am currently in the future. This is all a dream. A dream powered by my will. You're experiencing this right now. This is real to you. After I wake up, I will visit you. Then we can train for real. How about that? Could you continue to develop your skills while I'm gone?"

"Sure. It's not like I have anything better to do."

"Ok, see you."

Kageto used his Instant Transmission and appeared on Kami's *cough* Dende's Lookout.

"That was some training, don't you think dad?" Gohan asked.

"Yeah, it was," Goku replied, "I'm hungry. Has anyone seen Mr. Popo?"

Goku was talking to no one in particular. Krillin, Yamcha and Tien appeared in front of them after hearing voices in the hallway.

"Goku, you're back!" Yamcha said.

"It seems like you've gotten stronger too," Tien added.

"Oh, it's nothing, you guys," Goku answered, "I'm hungry. Has anyone seen Mr. Popo?"

"I think he's outside," Krillin replied.

Once they exited the Lookout, Mr. Popo just finished setting up a large picnic.

"I know how hungry you are so I prepared this for you," he said, "I believe it is enough."

"Thanks, Mr. Popo!" Goku yelled as he dove into the food. Gohan followed him suit. They both stuffed as much food in their mouth as it could take. Meanwhile Kageto made his appearance.

"So, you two have finished training, huh?" he asked as he was standing over them.

"Oh, ifs Kageto," Goku said with his mouth full, "Oo you vant oo join uf, Kageto?"

"No thanks. I'm not actually here so it won't fill me."

"Oo soore?"

"Yeah, I'll pass."

Destiny appeared on the other side of the three of them.

"Deftiny, gad oo could join us."

"It's not polite to talk with your mouth full, Goku," Destiny said.

Goku swallowed whatever he was eating and said: "Oh, right. Chi-chi tells me that all the time."

"I need to speak with you alone, Kageto," Destiny said this time directed to Kageto.

"Yeah, sure. Let's head over there."

Destiny and Kageto sat on the edge of the Lookout away from the rest.

"Before you start, Destiny, is this about the conversation The Creator and I had?"

"Yes, it is."

"Well, I knew you were listening. Please don't be hard on him."

"Don't worry. As far as he knows, it was a private conversation between you and him."

"Right. So, what did you want to tell me?"

"Well, you could imagine how I feel right now after hearing that. He has put the universe at stake by creating that thing. After that seal breaks, not even I know what will happen next."

"You could rejoin him."

"No. That's what he wants."

"Why can't you do it?"

"It would be an easy solution for his problem. We wouldn't want that, do we?"

"I would really want that to happen, Destiny. You're the only one against the idea. What's bothering you? What's preventing you from joining with the Creator? You could easily return to me after the fight is done. What's the problem?"

"The problem is to return to him. What if my power isn't enough? What if I need to fuse with him? It will never be the same."

"I am training him, Destiny. Instead of your being one-sided, it will double if you add it with his. But still, I'm getting the impression that the fusing and losing is not the only reason."

"It's just that I swore never to have anything to do with him again. I broke that promise once and I will not do it again."

"When did you do that?"

"Right after I used your body to make this body for myself. I went out for a walk and said the word 'God' and he appeared in front of me. I didn't want that to happen. He begged me to return to him and now I see why. I hate myself for hating him when I see him so... miserable."

"You should forgive him, Destiny."

"What if I ended up returning to him if I forgave him? I would have to leave you on your own. We wouldn't spend this much time together. I would have to start working again."

"Judging by the sound of your voice, I think you'll miss me more than the fact that you're retirement will be over."

"Oh, Kageto, you know me so well. It's just that I don't feel there's a connection between him and me anymore."

"That's what happens if you stay away from someone long enough."

"Hmm, I guess you're right. When will you be waking up? I'm getting bored."

"That depends, will you let me go back in time?"

"I guess. I already broke one promise. It doesn't matter if I broke another one."

"Ok then. Let's see how I'm going to do this."

"I can wake you up if you want," Destiny said, "I AM in control of your body as we speak."

"You are?"

"Yes. It very simple really."

"Why didn't you wake me up when you entered my head?"

"I wanted to see what was happening inside of your head in situations like this. I also wanted to willingly wake you up."

"So you've been respecting my decisions?"

"Yes, I guess I have."

"Ok, I'm ready to wake up."

Kageto opened his eyes. The first thing he noticed was his dry mouth and empty stomach. Bulma was asleep at the desk in his room. He opened his mouth to say something but all he could do was utter a hoarse sound. Kageto stood up. All his muscles were stiff.

"Ow. Everything hurts right now. I need some help."

Destiny appeared in front of him.

"I'll help you. See what happens when you do things like that? Bulma here has been worried sick about you. You've been sleeping for two days."

"Yeah, I guess I should have woken up earlier," he said telepatically to Destiny.

When they finally reached the door at a slow pace, it swung open.

"Woman! Where..." Vegeta said but was interrupted by Kageto's appearance, "K-Kageto, y-you're awake."

Bulma jumped up and stared at the bed. It was empty. She turned around and saw Kageto leaning on Destiny and Vegeta standing in the doorway.

"Kageto! You're awake!" she said a little more enthusiastic than Vegeta.

"He can't speak right now," Destiny said, "He needs to drink water, lots of water."

"I'll get right on that. Is there anything you needed, honey?"

"Uh... Yes, where did you put my battle armour?"

"Why do you want to know?"

"I'm planning to participate in the World Tournament. I'm NOT going without my armour."

"I am busy repairing it. After that I'll have to wash it. I don't think you'll get it back by then. And it's not like you're totally unprotected. What are those other weak humans going to do to my man?"

"Hmph, they won't stand a chance."

"Exactly. Now step aside so I can get your dying uncle a pitcher of water."

Vegeta walked away and Bulma came back with a pitcher of cold water and a glass. Kageto drunk it all. After that he stretched his body in different positions. You could hear all of his bones crack. Finally he spoke: "Thanks, Bulma, I wouldn't know what to do without you."

"Don't worry about that, Kageto. It's my pleasure. If Destiny didn't tell me you were asleep I would have probably thought you were in a coma and rushed you to the hospital."

"Oh really? Well, I guess it was good that you didn't."

"Why?"

"They would have freaked out after seeing my tail."

"Yeah, I guess they would now, wouldn't they?"

"Anyway, I think I should get going."

"Where are you going? You should shower. Wait here, I'll get you some clean clothes."

Bulma walked out of the room to get some clean clothes.

"Could you believe that's the same woman who invented the time machine?" Destiny asked.

"No, I wouldn't. She looks too much like a worried mother."

"Hey, I heard that!" Bulma said as she came back with some clothes, "I assume you know your way to the shower or do I have to wash you as well?"

"No, I'm fine."

After a quick shower Kageto flew out of the building with Destiny flying close behind.

"Hmm, his power is coming from this direction."

Kageto entered super speed and reached Central City in no time.

"She's here too. I can feel her."

"Yes," Destiny said, "I wonder what they're doing. Maybe they went shopping. I know SHE would."

A growl escaped Kageto's stomach. His face contorted.

"I'm hungry. I didn't eat back at Capsule Corp. and I don't have any money on me."

"We'll ask them when we find them if they have some money left."

They tracked the energy signatures at a fighting arena.

"What are they doing here?"

"I guess we'll find out."

They entered the arena. It was filled with people. They were watching a fight in the arena. An announcer spoke in his mike.

"And now there are only six contestants left. Who will take the prize of ten million Zenny?"

"Ten million Zenny?" Kageto asked, "That's a lot of money."

"Yes, and look who are fighting in the arena," Destiny said.

They looked down and saw Bardock and Fasha fighting against the other contestants. They seemed to be having no difficulty defeating them.

"And now there are only four left. This is getting interesting, folks."

With a kick from both of them, the next two were also out.

"And now it has been narrowed down to the two best fighters. Who will take home the money?"

"I guess it's just you and me, Fasha," Bardock said.

"Yeah, I'm going to win, though," she replied.

"I don't think so."

Bardock made the first move and rushed toward Fasha. She did a backflip and kicked Bardock under his chin. He got thrown backward and landed on his back.

"Clever move, but you're not going to get away with it."

The crowd was on the edge of their seats watching a display of power never before seen.

Fasha was on her hands and feet like a cat ready to attack. She turned hysteric and hit Bardock repeatedly while laying on top of him.

"Kiai cannon."

Bardock used his ki to push her away from him. She was hurled a good distance above him. Time slowed down and Bardock ascended as fast as he could after her. She hasn't regained her balance yet and was still moving up.

"Spirit..." he said as his right hand began to glow, "Cannon!"

It all happened so fast no one could follow it except for Kageto and Destiny. The Spirit Cannon made his way to Fasha and... it went through her. Fasha faded on the spot.

"An afterimage?!" Bardock said before being knocked down again.

"Energy Ballet!" Fasha screamd before launching a pink energy ball to float above Bardock.

"Oh shit," he said as the attack burst into energy waves raining down upon him. He was being buried in a crater.

"And the winner is: Fasha!" The announcer said, "Congratulations, here are your ten million Zennies."

Fasha was clearly excited when she recieved a briefcase filled with money. She didn't even notice Bardock crawling out of the hole or even Kageto and Destiny levitating to where she was standing.

"Good strategy, Fasha," Kageto said.

"Kageto! You're awake!" she said as she threw her arms around his neck forgetting about the briefcase. It slammed hard against his back.

"Aargh, my back. It still hurts."

"Oh, I'm sorry, Kageto. I didn't know."

"So, the big man is awake?" Bardock said while dusting off his clothes.

"Bardock, it's good to see you."

"Yeah, well, I've just been beaten by a girl."

"I can't believe she used the Afterimage. I wonder who taught her that."

"Grr, I know you did, Kageto. We were training inside of the HT Chamber and you pulled the same trick on me."

"Oh, right. So, Fasha, when are we going to eat? I'm starving."

"Oh, well in that case, let's get out of here."

They pushed their way through the crowd and finally made it outside. They stopped at a Chinese restaurant and entered the place. They raided them completely from their food but they had the money to cover it.

"That was the best meal I have ever eaten," Kageto said.

"Same here," Bardock said.

"I can't believe you ate that much," Destiny said.

"Well, we're all Saiyans here, aren't we?" Fasha asked.

"Speaking about Saiyans, have any of you heard about Thorah?" Kageto asked.

"No, we left him back at home," Bardock said, "He's like Bulma's slave now."

"Yeah," Fasha said, "He follows her everywhere."

"Oh, we didn't see him back at home," Destiny said, "I wonder where he is."

"Well, if we're going to travel back in time we have to tell him that."

"We're going back in time?!" Fasha asked.

"Didn't you say that it was too unstable?" Bardock asked Destiny.

"Yes, I did. Kageto and I discussed it and I have agreed on it."

"This is exciting," Fasha said, "I wonder what's going to happen. Let's find Thorah, and fast!"

"I kind of feel bad for him," Bardock said, "We'll be leaving without him again."

"Do you think we should bring him along?" Kageto asked.

"It would be best."

They arrived at 'home' moments later. They entered the lobby.

"Hi, Melinda," Kageto said.

"Good morning, sir. I see you have awakened."

"Yes, I have. I wanted to ask you: Have you seen Thorah? He is the other one with a blue and grey outfit."

"Yes, I saw him. Moments ago he and Miss Briefs headed to the West Lab."

"Thank you, Melinda. Have a nice day."

They walked to the West Lab and they found Bulma and Thorah at the large computer at the North wall.

"Do you like the Lab?" Kageto asked.

Bulma turned around and was staring Kageto straight in the face.

"Yeah, I think it's cool. Look at all this stuff. It's like going to the future and come back with new technology."

"Yes, my knowledge of technology does seem futuristic, even for you. I assume Thorah has been a great help to you?"

"I can't complain. He does need some fixing though. How long is my warranty?"

"Hey! I'm not some kind of machine," Thorah said unamused.

"Well, you do act like one," Bulma said, "You sure are predictable.

"That is not true."

"Anyway, I just came by to ask you, Thorah, if you wanted to come with us to the past," Kageto asked.

"That would be great! When are we leaving?"

"Right now if you don't mind," Destiny said.

"Ok, let's go."

Thorah jumped down from the computer and walked over to Destiny. He took hold of his shoulder and all of them disappeared in front of Bulma. They reappeared on a green field where Destiny opened a time hole. This time it went faster. They were surrounded by a white multi-colored bubble and then they disappeared. They were flying inside of the light-blue entity of Time.

End of Part 21

... Well... That's it. I can't come up with anything to add. Destiny finally gave in and they brought Thorah along.

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