Dragonball: RPG Rebirth
A/N: "The following is a fan-based work. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super are all owned by Funimation, Toei Animation, Shueisha, and Akira Toriyama. Please support the official release."
Chapter 23: Time Limit...
Planet Vegeta
I'm laying in bed, just sensing the planet around me, concentrating on one energy signature, then another, back and forth, feeling the people move around. I can't help but feel a kinship with these people. Ten years I'd spent here, and I'd come much further than I ever did in my first life. I had respect...I had power...
'So much to fight for...even if it is just a game…' I think, rolling over.
Buu is out there, doing who knows what, potentially gathering power. I have so much work to do, but I can't even be certain that it will ever be enough.
"Wait...Holy fuck I forgot to tell King Kai about Buu." I say, jumping out of bed.
With a singular pop, I disappear.
King Kai's Planet
I reappear with another pop, feeling around. Krillin and Tien are sparring, jumping back and forth, sending blasts of energy at each other.
"Hey, guys!" I call out, getting their attention.
"Kll!" Krillin calls out, landing near me. "What brings you here?"
"I was looking for King Kai. Is he not here?" I ask.
"Nah man, he left about a week ago. He said he needed to speak with the Grand Kai." Tien explains.
"Oh, well alright. I can go visit him there." I say, concentrating on the largest concentration of Power Levels in Other World. "By the way guys, your Power Levels have grown immensely! Keep it up!"
Grand Kai's Planet
I reappear with another pop, dodging to the left as I reappeared in the middle of a sparring match. With a quick apology, I run off, hoping to come across someone I recognize from Canon that can point me towards King Kai. Sadly, the place is massive, and there are quite literally hundreds of thousands of people milling about. While only those that are the best of the best could ever come train on Grand Kai's Planet, after hundreds of thousands of years, you are guaranteed to get many people. I jump around for a bit, flying from place to place, before quickly becoming lost…
Three Hours Later
"Fuck this place is massive!" I yell, hanging my head.
"Can I help you?" A voice asks from behind me.
I whip around, having not sensed anyone standing there, and find myself standing face to face with one of the little ghosts that sometimes float around.
"Ah...Yes, I'm looking for the Grand Kai's Palace? King Kai is supposedly there, and I really need to speak to him." I tell him.
"Oooooh...Well, as anyone could tell you, to get to the palace, fly south! It's at the southernmost tip of the planet. If you go south, you can't miss it!" It tells me, bouncing in place.
I stare at it for a moment. "Oh, okay. Guess I should have asked someone earlier than now! Thanks!"
I hop into the air, turning south, before blasting off in that direction. It only takes me another hour to reach the rather obvious palace, and with a flip, I land in the courtyard. Looking around, the place is rather barren in ornamental design. I suppose the Grand Kai isn't one for the trappings of his office. A quick peeks around, and I quickly find what I'm looking for. Rather easy, when King Kai is having a yelling match with the short Kai.
'Which one was that again?' I think as I approach.
"Hey, King Kai!" I call out, as I jog over.
They both turn to me, with King Kai immediately paling to almost white.
"K-King Kai? Are you okay?" I ask, stepping back.
"Y-you fool! What are you doing here? You need to leave, right now!" King Kai almost snarls at me.
"I need to tell you something really quickly, and then I will, I promise. I know I shouldn't have come to the Grand Kai's planet, but I really needed to talk to you." I tell him, wondering what the big deal was.
"You little fool idiot! You have no idea what you've walked in on." King Kai says.
'What the fuck is happening today?' I think. The day really can't get any weirder.
"Ah, yes. This must be the...Saiyan." Says a voice from behind me.
Space
The air around his form almost burns, the little bit of energy that leaks out from under his control scorching the air. He sits cross-legged, floating within a translucent orb, searching the cosmos for more signs of life. He doesn't appear to breathe, yet the ship around him flexes as though the air pressure changes in massive swings. The ship containing him flies onwards, continuing its trek across the stars…
Planet Vegeta
Bara lands, flipping through the air, as the machine launching blasts of energy at his back. At 8 times local gravity, Bara can really feel the burn as he pushes his body to the brink. Sweat pours down his body in buckets, as he dodges, flinging himself to the side. He has to fight his instinct to fly, as he knows he won't gain any real benefit from it.
'Fuck!' He thinks, as one of the blasts catches him, spinning him around, throwing him off his target.
He tries to correct in mid-air, but another blast slams into him. Another quickly follows, slamming him into the wall. He blinks against the pain, seeing another set of blasts coming his way. With a shout, his Aura explodes around him, his body expanding, bio-electricity arcing along the edges. His hair spikes, the blasts slamming into him, glancing off.
"Simulation off!" He yells, turning the machine off.
He drops to the ground, letting the transformation drop, simply laying there for a moment. His hand shakes, before he clenches it hard, stopping the tremor in place. He takes a few more moments, before he climbs back to his feet, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
"Simulation, start!"
Grand Kai's Planet
I turn around slowly, feeling my heart drop. I recognize that voice and know that I'm moments from being obliterated.
Quest Success!
Story Quest!
Long-Term Goal: Seek out the Destroyer.
Reward: 1,000,000XP
-978,550XP till Lvl 17
"Hmm...He doesn't seem to be much, King Kai. You really think he could ever beat Majin Buu?" Beerus asks.
"W-wait, you guys already know about Buu?" I ask, incredulously. "Why didn't you tell me, King Kai, what the fuck?"
"Show some respect, brat! We're Gods, so of course, we knew Buu had been released!" King Kai yells at me.
"Quiet," Beerus says, silencing everyone immediately.
His tail flicks for a moment, studying me.
"Something is off about you. Your energy is...different." He says, quite literally sniffing the air.
I say nothing before I try to use Observe on him. His eyes widened the moment I do, vanishing, his palm slamming into my chest so quickly that I didn't even realize he had moved.
You have Awoken!
HP Fully Restored!
My eyes open, and I find myself being held in mid-air by my throat. I can't breathe, the grip so tight that it feels as though the blood isn't even quite flowing to my brain.
"I'll give you one chance to explain what that was, Saiyan," Beerus says, his grip tightening. "I'd suggest you don't waste the chance."
Planet Vegeta - 12 Hours Prior
"Father," Indivia says, bowing slightly as he enters the Throne Room.
"Son, I can't tell you how happy I am to see you," Vegeta says, approaching him.
"Father, Kll has filled me in on what has been happening. Do we have a plan to deal with the monster Buu?" Indivia asks.
"We're working several angles. Did he tell you of Broly?" Vegeta says as they sit down.
"He did," Indivia says nothing else, simply looking around the room.
"He's uncontrollable, but I think we may be able to fix it. We've come a very long way in science, from the early days of our race, on top of having the entirety of Frieza's empire at our fingertips. We will make it work." Vegeta explains, pulling up a file on his tablet.
"Is there anything else I should know about Father?" Indivia asks.
Vegeta is silent for a moment, before asking, "Tell me, Son. What is more important, in your opinion. The Empire, or the People within it?"
Indivia thinks over the question for a minute, before answering, "Father, I'd say that the people are more important. The Empire could fall, but as long as the people remain, the empire could be remade. You can't rule a dead race."
Vegeta nods, before standing, "Come with me, Son."
Indivia follows his father through several corridors, entering through a door he didn't even know existed. A short walk later, they find themselves standing in a room filled with computer equipment. Staring around in wonder, Indivia asks Vegeta what it is.
"This, Indivia, is how we track what I believe to be the biggest threat to our race," Vegeta explains.
"Tracking what, Father?" Indivia asks, fearing the answer.
Vegeta points towards a monitor on the far end, motioning for Indivia to take a look. Approaching, Indivia reads for several moments, before turning back.
"Father, you can't be serious…" Indivia whispers.
Grand Kai's Planet
Beerus drops me to the ground, where I crumble, gasping for breath. I may not need to breathe, but it certainly feels like it.
"Well?" Beerus asks.
"I have the ability to read information about people." I gasp out, my voice raspy.
Beerus stares down at me, watching me closely. "Useless."
He turns back to the Kai's, addressing them. "This isn't the one I was looking for, North Kai. I would say I was disappointed, but I didn't expect much from you in the first place." He looks around momentarily. "Whis! Get over here, we have places to go!"
"Coming, my Lord!" Whis calls back, from where he was tasting some of the food laid out. "What did you call this one again? Cooked Groose? Such a fantastic flavor! Mm Mm MM!"
"Whis, now!" Beerus yells, whipping his tail impatiently.
'I almost died again, just now.' I thought, watching them go.
I climb back to my feet, before turning to King Kai, "The hell was that, King Kai?"
"That was Beerus, God of Destruction, Kll." He replies, lamely.
"I know who it was, I meant, why was he here?" I explain.
"He was looking for someone. That doesn't matter though, what does matter is that you're here. Are you stupid? Were you dropped on your head as a child? What could have possibly passed through that small brain of yours, to make you think to come to the Grand Kai's planet was a good idea?!" King Kai yells at me.
"I was coming to warn you about Buu, asshole! How was I supposed to know that you already knew? You didn't exactly see fit to tell me! On top of that, it's easier for you to contact me than it is for me to contact you! A three-second conversation could have changed all of this!" I yelled back.
We continued to yell back and forth for a time, trading insults, till we were both gasping for breath.
"Alright King Kai, I need to go. Please contact me next time there is an emergency?" I ask nicely.
"Fine! Now get out of here, brat." He says, turning away.
Grand Kai's Planet
"He's not even close, North Kai." Grand Kai said, frowning, seeing Kll disappear.
"I know...but I also can't help but feel like there is more to him than even we can see." King Kai says as they all begin making their way inside. "If the Supreme Kai grants him training...Maybe he'll surprise us all?
Planet Vegeta
As I reappear above my home, my vision shifts, fading away…
Mind's Eye Activate!
Flash
I find myself standing on a war-torn battleground, the land around me as far as the eye can see decimated. Smoke billows from large gouges in the dirt cracks spreading out like massive lines of a spider web. I'm holding my arm at my side, the bone within feeling crushed. My Aura burns around me, sparks of electricity snapping in the air around me.
Mind's Eye De-Activate!
Flash
I jerk, as I snap out of the vision.
"Fuck...I need to get into the Gravity Chamber, now. I can't afford to waste any more time." I say as I disappear once again.
I reappear several hundred miles away, at the training location that houses the Gravity Chambers. Thankfully, being who I am, I don't need to wait to use a chamber. They quickly clear one for me, allowing me to enter, and lock it from within. I bring up the level up screen, and quickly swipe through.
'I was almost certain I was about to die, but the chance to finally level up after over a year is nothing to be shy about. And one million experience at that! I had completely forgotten about that quest. That was like 5 years ago…' I think as I tap on the flashing indicator.
It only takes a few moments to realize that the huge influx of experience was enough to level me up three times, from 16 to 19. The boost to my power from that alone was huge, that I can only imagine what my Power Level will be when I max my stats in the chamber. Time is running out fast, and I don't have a plan that leads to victory.
I step out of the Gravity Chamber just 6 days later. My clothes are in tatters, shredded in places, and burned in others. Thanks to my ability to sleep off injuries, I look perfectly fine, however. The two Saiyans standing guard outside of the chambers salute before I pop away using Instant Transmission. A quick shower at my apartment and a change of armor has me popping away to Earth. A silent walk and I'm in the Training Room, activating 'Perfection…'.
The room swirls around me, depositing me within the simulation a few miles away from Cells Arena. I sense around me, feeling out the location of each of the Z Warriors. I wish I could convince them to team up with me, but defeating Cell was a matter of pride to them. A battle that was long awaited.
'I suppose for me, it's the same way.' I think as I take off.
A few seconds later I land in the Arena, Cell standing silently in the center. My Power Level in my base form, with my maxed stats, is a little less than 1.5b. Nothing to be ashamed of, but I can't exactly call home about it either.
"What do you want, child?" Cell asks, eyeing me.
"I've come to show you something, Cell," I tell him. "As you know, Saiyans have a base form. I'm currently in my own."
"Yes, yes, do get on with it." Cell orders, showing his impatience and boredom.
"This," I say, pushing into Super Saiyan, "Is a Super Saiyan. For most of the Saiyans you know, this is as far as they go." I explain.
The transformation has pushed my Power Level up to nearly 3b, but again, Cell was sitting at 16b just resting. I knew from previous experience that he could go as high as 40b, and potentially even higher. My energy starts to increase, the energy filling my muscles.
"Trunks, Vegeta, and Goku have each…" I say, forcing my body into Grade 3, "Reached this form in some way." I huff out.
"It's impractical, and in some ways, useless. The increase in power, while nice, slows you down." I explain.
"Child, I already know this. I do not need to be lectured on what I already know. Get to the point, or I'll kill you where you stand." Cell orders, uncrossing his arms for the first time.
"Hehe. Fine Cell, I'll get to the point." I say as I start letting all the decompressed energy exit my body.
The air around me starts to spark, as my Power Level shoots up massively. The ground around us shakes, and cracks, as I start pumping out a massive amount of power. The four pillars on the corners are tossed away, and the area around us flattens into dust.
"U-unreal…" Cell says as he senses my true power.
"This, however, is the form of a Saiyan that has ascended again. A Saiyan that has pushed past their bodies limitations." I tell him, watching him closely.
As I give one final push, my Power Level maxing out at 43b, I finish, "This Cell is a Super Saiyan 2."
I disappear with a flicker of energy, slamming my fist into his face before he had even managed to move a muscle, knocking him back and out of the Arena. As he tumbles, his own energy flares roughly, shooting up to 45b. He quickly rights himself, landing softly on the ground.
"This won't be enough to defeat me, child! I don't know who you are, or where you came from, but I am the perfect weapon!" Cell roars.
"No Cell, you're wrong. I am the perfect weapon. Super Kaio-Ken! Times 3!" I yell back.
My Aura flashes to burnt orange, as my body is flooded with energy. Everything slows to a crawl, as my knee slams into Cells face. With the disparity between our Power Levels, the damage I inflict is massive. At 130b, his 45b was a drop in the bucket. His face smashed in, I spin like a top, my kick damn near beheading him, launching him away. I catch up to him before he's moved even ten feet, multiple punches raining down on his body.
Several more flashes of movement and I've slammed him into the ground, a massive crater forming around his body. I walk down the sloped edge, sensing him healing slowly.
"This is the end for you, Cell," I tell, raising both hands.
He turns his head, his eyes have healed, but his mouth lagging behind. As the fear and anger are evident, two balls of energy form in my palms, filling the area with a bright green light.
"Goodbye, Cell," I announce, releasing the massive amount of energy I had built up.
The attack burns for only three real-time seconds, before the world pauses around me, fading out.
Bing! Training Exercise Finished!
Perfection…
Kill Cell: +300,000XP
Bonus:
Perfect… : +50,000XP
171,450 XP till Lvl 20!
The world fades back into view, and I'm already smiling. After getting the beat down several times by Cell, to completely outclass him, I feel really good about myself. I pull up the list of Simulations, to see that a no new ones had been added. With a frown, I consider working back through some of the others and unlock more 'What if?' exercises, but decided that there are other things I probably should be doing. With a soft pop, I disappear.
Planet Namek
Another pop and I'm thousands of light years away, my feet sinking lightly into the soft ground below me. New Namek looks exactly like the old one did, thankfully. I can sense Moori in the distance, so I pop off again, reappearing at his side.
"Elder Moori," I say, as a way of greeting.
"Kll...Welcome back to Namek. What brings you all the way out here?" He asks, from where he sat watching the planet below him.
"I've come to ask to use the Dragonballs when they are ready next cycle," I explain, sitting down next to him.
"What would you ask for?" Moori asks, after a moment.
"I would use one wish, to gain some knowledge that I need. That's it, I think." I say.
"I see…" He says, turning back to look out at his planet. "I think, Kll, that I can allow that. You have been very helpful to me, and it's through your efforts that I will be able to revive a portion of my people. With time, I may even be able to rebuild my race. I think allowing you a wish is fair."
"Thank you. When will they be usable next?" I ask, standing up.
"They were last used almost a third of a cycle ago. I shall contact you when they are ready, and gathered." He replies.
"Thank you again," I reply, before disappearing with a pop.
Space
Majin Buu rises from his throne-like seat, to stare out into the open space before his ship. He can sense life in the far off distance again, which was becoming exceedingly rare in this portion of the Galaxy. Without a word, his ship begins adjusting its course to head in that direction. The screen updates, showing arrival in 15 days. Nodding, Majin Buu returns to his seat, staring out into space once more.
A/N: And back at it again! Things are rapidly ramping up, and Kll is working hard to increase his chances of survival! With Buu on the prowl, Kll knows he's in for the fight of his life!
What does Vegeta fear? How far is Bara going to push himself? Has Buu come across the Saiyans at last? Find out next time, on Dragonball: RPG Rebirth!
P.S. For those asking, here is the most up to date copy of Kll's Character sheet. As you'll see, I've made some changes to parts and edited how the information is presented. Don't hesitate to drop me a review with any questions or concerns!
Name: Kll
Title: World Destroyer
Race: Saiyan
Age: 15 years
Status: Alive
Lvl: 19
2,528,550/2,700,000
171,450 XP till Lvl 20!
Stats:
S. 8 (+442) 450
P. 4 (+128) 132
E. 8 (+442) 450
C. 3 (+85) 88
I. 6 (+66) 72
A. 6 (+182) 188
L. 5 (+60) 65
Health:
Strength x Endurance x Level x 20:
(450 x 450) x (19 x 20) = 76,950,000HP
Energy:
(Saiyan)
Strength x Endurance = Base Energy
Base Energy x Battles = Energy Regen
Energy Regen x Level = Power Level
Power Level x Energy Modification = Total Power
450 x 450 = 202,500
202,500 x 8.0 = 1,620,000
1,620,000 x 19 = 30,780,000
30,780,000 x 46.20 = 1,422,036,000/OOOO****
Base Energy: 202,500
Energy Regen: 1,620,000
Power Level: 30,780,000
Energy Modifier: 46.20
Final Power Level: 1,422,036,000/OOOO****
Final Power Level with Super Saiyan Multiplier: 2,961,036,000/OOOOOOOOO*
Final Power Level with Super Saiyan 2 Multiplier: 43,387,488,000:^###OOOO*******
Feats: Saiyan Elite, A drastic loss…, Inner Eye, Inner Eye EX, Enhanced Zenkai, Energy Suppression, Energy Suppression EX, Energy Sense Lvl 3, Oxygen? Who needs it! Lvl 1., Oxygen? Who needs it! Lvl 2, Oxygen? Who needs that! Lvl 3, Strength of Conviction, Gamer's Mind V2, Lucky Shot, Second Wind, A Chance For Regrowth, Desperation
Remaining feats: 3
Special Feats: Super Kaio-Ken x 4
Perks: The Gamer, How Old Am I?, Bonus Feats(x3)
Special Abilities:
Zenkai - Healing from less than 30% HP adds 0.1 to your Energy Modifier.
Saiyan Prowess - Every Battle lends to your strength. Every Battle you participate in, in which you damage someone past 80% HP, adds 1 to your Battle Count.
Inner Eye - Possesses the Third Eye, in the middle of the forehead. +1 to Perception, -1 to charisma, + 0.2 to Energy Modifier. Unlocks Feat "Energy Sense Lvl 2"
Super Saiyan - Adds + 50 to your energy modifier while transformed.
Super Saiyan - Second Grade - Adds +15 to your energy modifier while transformed.
Super Saiyan - Third Grade - Adds +15 to your energy modifier while transformed.
Super Saiyan 2 - Adds +50 to your energy modifier, increases agility, adds x4 Power Level Modifier.
Spark Of Divinity - In times of greatest need, when protecting the life of someone that has saved yours, unlock temporary access to God Kai.
