Author's Note:"Thanks for the reviews.I'm in a rush again,so I'll let you
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Chapter 38:Farewell
Trunks's Point of View
"ETERNAL DRAGON!!BY YOUR NAME I SUMMON YOU!!!SHENRON!!!!"
The seven Dragonballs glowed with an orange light.The sky started to darken,rumbling with thunder.A bright golden light shot from the seven mystical orbs,twisting through the sky like lightning.With a burst of energy,the light faded,revealing a giant Dragon.It coiled in the sky like a snake,its red eyes piercing through everything it looked at.Black spikes grew along its back,and its four small legs were obviously not meant for running.
"I SENSE A DIFFERENT ENERGY ON THIS PLANET THAN BEFORE.WHAT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I SLUMBERED?"Shenron asked.
"The energy you felt before was the watchful eye of Ray!He has sacrificed himself to protect the Universe,and his energy is no longer washed over the planet!"I replied.
"I SEE.HIS PRESSENCE IS WHAT GAVE ME THE STRENGTH TO GRANT WISHES.CALL THE GUARDIAN OF THIS PLANET,MORTALS,"the Dragon ordered.
I didn't want to question the giant Dragon,so I turned to Titus,"Go get Dende.Maybe he knows what's going on."
"Sure thing.Be back in,like,a minute maybe,"he was about to blast into the sky before I stopped him.
"Be sure to thank Korin for me.I wouldn't have lived if it weren't for that Sensu Bean,"I said.
He nodded and flew into the sky,disappearing from sight within a second.Not much longer,he returned with Dende.The Namekian stood under the mighty Eternal Dragon,showing no fear as its massive jaws came closer to him.
"DO YOU KNOW OF THE ONE CALLED PORUNGA?"Shenron questioned.
"Uh....Yes,he was the Eternal Dragon of Namek,"Dende answered,"Why?"
"WITHOUT THE PRESSENCE OF THIS 'RAY',MY POWER GROWS WEAKER.I REQUEST THAT YOU MAKE ANOTHER SET OF DRAGONBALLS THAT HAS PORUNGA'S PRESSENCE.IF WE FUSE THE WAY THIS 'RAY' TAUGHT YOU,THEN OUR POWER WILL GROW IMMENSELY."
"Oh,I see,"Dende turned to us,"Sorry guys,but you'll have to wait a year to make the wishes.That should be enough time for me to make new Dragonballs."
We all nodded in understanding as Shenron was absorbed back into the orbs from which he came and the sky returned to normal.Dende gathered them up and Titus escorted him back to the Lookout.When he returned,he was grinning from ear to ear.
"Dad!He's....He's at the Lookout!He told me to come get all of you!!"the teenager exclaimed.
"Ray?No way!This is another prank,isn't it?"I asked.
"NO!I'm serious!!He's THERE!!!"he nearly shouted at the top of his lungs.
We all exchanged glances before powering up as high as we could go.I held back a little power,making sure not to go to the Advanced Super Saiyan level so I could remain in control of my attitude.After we reached our maximum power,we all flew into the sky.
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The sound of all of us landing at once echoed across the Lookout.We looked around,expecting to either see our friend or nothing at all.
"This way!"Titus exclaimed and led us into the main tower.
The Lookout had been restored after Mirai's defeat.It was now bigger and more beautiful than ever.Inside the tower we were in right now,a figure stood in the shadows,only the smirk on his face being visible.
"Hey guys.Miss me?"the figure asked as it stepped into the light.
"RAY!"we all exclaimed.
"How....How is that possible?I saw you crumble...."I trailed off.
He chuckled and pointed to the gold ring above his head,"I'm still dead.But King Yemma said because of that sacrifice,he's going to let me say my farewells.I also have some messages from Goku and the others."
"Kakarot,"Vegito corrected,obviously having my father's personality at the moment.
"Uh....Right,Kakarot,"Ray said,"Anyway.I guess I'll start my goodbyes.You know,I've always hated these.People always get emotional and stuff.This may be the last time I see you,"for some reason,he winked at Sarah when he said this,"But I don't want any of you wimps crying,got it?"
We all nodded as he started to walk around,looking at us closely.He stopped in front of me and smirked.
"Even though this will be,perhaps,the last time I see you for awhile,I hope you'll train just as hard as always.I look forward to when we see each other again on King Kai's planet so I can beat you in a spar again,"he stated.
"Don't you worry.I'll train harder than ever so that I'LL beat YOU the next time we meet,"I replied.
"We'll see,Trunks.We'll see,"he smirked,"Oh yeah,I talked with Vegeta.You're not going to believe what he said to me!The arrogant idiot looked me straight in the eye and said,'Tell my son that....I am proud of him.He has far surpassed me in every aspect.I don't fare well with being surpassed,but....He has FAR surpassed the Kakarot in BOTH timelines.And for this,I am filled with great pride for him.'"
My jaw dropped,"M-My father....Said that?Unbelievable....He-He's actually proud of me...."
Ray smiled and walked around again.He stopped in front of Zapland,who scowled.But,amazingly,the scowl turned into a genuine smile as he briefly hugged his brother.
"I'm gonna miss you,big bro,"Ray said.
"And I will miss you,"Zapland smirked,"Little bro."
They nodded at each other before Ray continued walking.I started to notice that he was breathing heavily and sweating.
"What's wrong?You don't look so good,even for you,"I pointed out.
"N-Nothing.I guess my times starting to run out,so I'll say the important stuff.Titus,I'm very proud of you.You're stronger than I was at your age.But,I'd be even prouder if you would admit your feelings to a certain human named Jessica.You too,Dart.Samantha,don't get discouraged over getting dumped or cheated on.I learned from Bulma that she's discovered that Tororins tend to find their life partner at the age of eighteen,"he glanced at Titus when he said this,causing the eighteen year old to laugh nervously,"So you have to wait another year."
He walked up to Sarah and hugged her.He whispered something in her ear that made her smile,but not even my sensitive hearing could make it out.Ray's breathing started to get heavier,and he was now covered in sweat.
"I guess this is goodbye,then.See you all sooner or later,"he stated.
"Where you're going,"Titus said,"I hope it's more later than sooner."
We all laughed as Ray started to walk out of the tower.He placed two fingers on his head before disappearing.I asked Sarah what he had told her,and she smiled again.
"'You guys haven't seen the last of me,'"she replied.
I shook my head,"He's planning something again."
"When isn't he?"Dart joked.
We all laughed once more and looked up at the sky.My mind started to race,as it always did after something big was revealed.
"I wish I knew what you were planning...."I trailed off as we all started our flight home.
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Ending Note:"One more chapter to go.After that,I'll start putting up the fourth part of the series.In my opinion,it's the best one out of the five.Anyway,I'll get the last chapter uploaded tomorrow.Please review."
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Chapter 38:Farewell
Trunks's Point of View
"ETERNAL DRAGON!!BY YOUR NAME I SUMMON YOU!!!SHENRON!!!!"
The seven Dragonballs glowed with an orange light.The sky started to darken,rumbling with thunder.A bright golden light shot from the seven mystical orbs,twisting through the sky like lightning.With a burst of energy,the light faded,revealing a giant Dragon.It coiled in the sky like a snake,its red eyes piercing through everything it looked at.Black spikes grew along its back,and its four small legs were obviously not meant for running.
"I SENSE A DIFFERENT ENERGY ON THIS PLANET THAN BEFORE.WHAT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I SLUMBERED?"Shenron asked.
"The energy you felt before was the watchful eye of Ray!He has sacrificed himself to protect the Universe,and his energy is no longer washed over the planet!"I replied.
"I SEE.HIS PRESSENCE IS WHAT GAVE ME THE STRENGTH TO GRANT WISHES.CALL THE GUARDIAN OF THIS PLANET,MORTALS,"the Dragon ordered.
I didn't want to question the giant Dragon,so I turned to Titus,"Go get Dende.Maybe he knows what's going on."
"Sure thing.Be back in,like,a minute maybe,"he was about to blast into the sky before I stopped him.
"Be sure to thank Korin for me.I wouldn't have lived if it weren't for that Sensu Bean,"I said.
He nodded and flew into the sky,disappearing from sight within a second.Not much longer,he returned with Dende.The Namekian stood under the mighty Eternal Dragon,showing no fear as its massive jaws came closer to him.
"DO YOU KNOW OF THE ONE CALLED PORUNGA?"Shenron questioned.
"Uh....Yes,he was the Eternal Dragon of Namek,"Dende answered,"Why?"
"WITHOUT THE PRESSENCE OF THIS 'RAY',MY POWER GROWS WEAKER.I REQUEST THAT YOU MAKE ANOTHER SET OF DRAGONBALLS THAT HAS PORUNGA'S PRESSENCE.IF WE FUSE THE WAY THIS 'RAY' TAUGHT YOU,THEN OUR POWER WILL GROW IMMENSELY."
"Oh,I see,"Dende turned to us,"Sorry guys,but you'll have to wait a year to make the wishes.That should be enough time for me to make new Dragonballs."
We all nodded in understanding as Shenron was absorbed back into the orbs from which he came and the sky returned to normal.Dende gathered them up and Titus escorted him back to the Lookout.When he returned,he was grinning from ear to ear.
"Dad!He's....He's at the Lookout!He told me to come get all of you!!"the teenager exclaimed.
"Ray?No way!This is another prank,isn't it?"I asked.
"NO!I'm serious!!He's THERE!!!"he nearly shouted at the top of his lungs.
We all exchanged glances before powering up as high as we could go.I held back a little power,making sure not to go to the Advanced Super Saiyan level so I could remain in control of my attitude.After we reached our maximum power,we all flew into the sky.
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The sound of all of us landing at once echoed across the Lookout.We looked around,expecting to either see our friend or nothing at all.
"This way!"Titus exclaimed and led us into the main tower.
The Lookout had been restored after Mirai's defeat.It was now bigger and more beautiful than ever.Inside the tower we were in right now,a figure stood in the shadows,only the smirk on his face being visible.
"Hey guys.Miss me?"the figure asked as it stepped into the light.
"RAY!"we all exclaimed.
"How....How is that possible?I saw you crumble...."I trailed off.
He chuckled and pointed to the gold ring above his head,"I'm still dead.But King Yemma said because of that sacrifice,he's going to let me say my farewells.I also have some messages from Goku and the others."
"Kakarot,"Vegito corrected,obviously having my father's personality at the moment.
"Uh....Right,Kakarot,"Ray said,"Anyway.I guess I'll start my goodbyes.You know,I've always hated these.People always get emotional and stuff.This may be the last time I see you,"for some reason,he winked at Sarah when he said this,"But I don't want any of you wimps crying,got it?"
We all nodded as he started to walk around,looking at us closely.He stopped in front of me and smirked.
"Even though this will be,perhaps,the last time I see you for awhile,I hope you'll train just as hard as always.I look forward to when we see each other again on King Kai's planet so I can beat you in a spar again,"he stated.
"Don't you worry.I'll train harder than ever so that I'LL beat YOU the next time we meet,"I replied.
"We'll see,Trunks.We'll see,"he smirked,"Oh yeah,I talked with Vegeta.You're not going to believe what he said to me!The arrogant idiot looked me straight in the eye and said,'Tell my son that....I am proud of him.He has far surpassed me in every aspect.I don't fare well with being surpassed,but....He has FAR surpassed the Kakarot in BOTH timelines.And for this,I am filled with great pride for him.'"
My jaw dropped,"M-My father....Said that?Unbelievable....He-He's actually proud of me...."
Ray smiled and walked around again.He stopped in front of Zapland,who scowled.But,amazingly,the scowl turned into a genuine smile as he briefly hugged his brother.
"I'm gonna miss you,big bro,"Ray said.
"And I will miss you,"Zapland smirked,"Little bro."
They nodded at each other before Ray continued walking.I started to notice that he was breathing heavily and sweating.
"What's wrong?You don't look so good,even for you,"I pointed out.
"N-Nothing.I guess my times starting to run out,so I'll say the important stuff.Titus,I'm very proud of you.You're stronger than I was at your age.But,I'd be even prouder if you would admit your feelings to a certain human named Jessica.You too,Dart.Samantha,don't get discouraged over getting dumped or cheated on.I learned from Bulma that she's discovered that Tororins tend to find their life partner at the age of eighteen,"he glanced at Titus when he said this,causing the eighteen year old to laugh nervously,"So you have to wait another year."
He walked up to Sarah and hugged her.He whispered something in her ear that made her smile,but not even my sensitive hearing could make it out.Ray's breathing started to get heavier,and he was now covered in sweat.
"I guess this is goodbye,then.See you all sooner or later,"he stated.
"Where you're going,"Titus said,"I hope it's more later than sooner."
We all laughed as Ray started to walk out of the tower.He placed two fingers on his head before disappearing.I asked Sarah what he had told her,and she smiled again.
"'You guys haven't seen the last of me,'"she replied.
I shook my head,"He's planning something again."
"When isn't he?"Dart joked.
We all laughed once more and looked up at the sky.My mind started to race,as it always did after something big was revealed.
"I wish I knew what you were planning...."I trailed off as we all started our flight home.
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Ending Note:"One more chapter to go.After that,I'll start putting up the fourth part of the series.In my opinion,it's the best one out of the five.Anyway,I'll get the last chapter uploaded tomorrow.Please review."