Dragon Ball Z: Alternate Love
Chapter 48: Fusion and The Time Chamber
Hours later, all of our fighters and non-fighters were at the LookOut.
Mr. PoPo was happy to show the fighters the Time Chamber, if it meant helping them against the Cyborgs.
Vegeta, "so, please explain the rules?"
Mr. PoPo, "one year in the chamber would be the equivalent of one day outside of it. But you must exit when the time runs out, or you'll be stuck in there forever. And if you lose track of the door, you'll likely become lost in there. It can only take two people in at a time."
Tien, "so who's gonna go first?"
Trunks, "me and my dad can go in."
As Trunks said this, his gaze had drifted over to his infant self, playing with Mai. It warmed his heart, seeing this relationship start at so young.
Vegeta, "once we're out, we'll start looking for Cell and the Cyborgs."
Raditz, "Bulma should be done with that remote for the Cyborgs soon. We'll need that in order to shut them down, so Cell can't absorb them."
Yamcha, "I just hope we won't have to."
Vegeta and Trunks stepped into the chamber, as Mr. PoPo closed the door, a timer began, indicating when the two Saiyans would exit.
Goku, "while Vegeta and Trunks train, we should all do some sparring here on the LookOut."
All of the fighters nodded as they walked off.
Gohan and F-Gohan noticed Piccolo staying behind, looking at Kami.
Gohan, "Mister Piccolo?"
Piccolo, "I'll catch up with you in a minute. I need to discuss something with Kami."
Both Gohans shrugged and went after the others.
Kami and Piccolo stared at one another for a long time before Kami spoke.
Kami, "I know why you wish to speak with me."
Piccolo, "you and I both know I'm not strong enough to deal with Cell, with or without the Time Chamber. I need an edge to help me."
Kami, "and you're suggesting we fuse? It's a taboo part of our culture."
Piccolo, "we didn't even know about our culture until Raditz showed up!"
Kami, "and what about the Dragon Balls? If I am gone, they'll disappear too!"
Piccolo, "I've thought of that. Dende."
Kami, "excuse me?"
"I knew you'd suggest him."
Piccolo, "Dende has the ability to create Dragon Balls. He can make us new ones if you're gone."
Kami, "I need time to think about this!"
Piccolo, "while the world is in danger? You're the Guardian of Earth! You should actually intervene once in a while! The last time I saw you try to help was with Garlic Jr, and we both know how all of that went!"
Kami, "it's a big decision!"
Piccolo, "what is there to decide?!"
Kami, "do I really leave the Earth without a guardian? Do I leave this world in peril if I were gone? The guardian of Earth has been my only role and responsibility. Can I really give it up?"
Piccolo, "all of this because of your job? You hate this job! You tried to give it to Goku! Goku! The guy who's gotten broken down too many times in a fight to count!"
Kami, "but it is still my position. I do not know if I can give it up so simply!"
Piccolo, "and so the Earth will suffer because you were selfish?!"
Kami, "maybe I'd rather let the Earth die then ever be a part of you again!"
Silence.
"Mom, dad, please stop fighting."
Piccolo, "so that's what all of this is about?"
Kami, "n-no, I-"
Piccolo, "no, I understand. I did terrible things after we split into two. But I've changed Kami. You've seen the good I've helped with ever since Raditz came to Earth. I only want to protect this planet now, not conquer it. And maybe the only way for me to ensure that, is by fusing with you."
Kami gave a deep sigh as the words sunk in.
Kami, "it seems as though it is the only way."
Kami turned to Mr. PoPo, "I suppose this is goodbye Mr. PoPo."
Mr. PoPo, "it has been truly amazing to work with you Kami. Farwell."
Kami gave a solemn nod to his friend as he turned to Piccolo.
He came forward, standing before him.
Kami, "no, you know how to do this?"
Piccolo, "yes."
Piccolo pressed his hand to Kami's chest and concentrated.
Soon, the two Namekian's were engulfed in a bright light as Kami faded away, becoming one with Piccolo once more.
Once the light was gone, Piccolo looked at himself in awe at the increase in power he felt.
Piccolo, "you there Kami?"
Kami, "it's very strange, being a part of one body again."
Nail, "meh, you get used to it."
Piccolo, "now all that's left to do is convince Dende to make new Dragon Balls and become the Guardian of Earth."
Kami, "hopefully people will get used to calling their Guardian Dende."
Piccolo, "we should be fine."
Piccolo turned his gaze to Mr. PoPo and said, "find that old statue of the Dragon."
Mr. PoPo, "right away!"
Mr. PoPo raced off.
Piccolo made his way to the others, ready to explain the new situation.
….
We see Lazuli and Roku hiding in an abandoned building miles away from a nearby town.
Lazuli, "we've gotta stay hidden while that monster looks for us."
Roku, "I miss Lapis."
Lazuli, "me too Roku. Me too. We can only hope those fighters we've met will help us."
Roku, "like the tiny bald man?"
Lazuli, "yeah, him. Krillin, that's what Ventuna said his name was."
Roku, "will we make it through this?"
Lazuli, "... I dunno buddy. I honestly don't know."
….
Back at the LookOut, Piccolo had finished explaining the situation with the Dragon Balls.
Dende, "so, you want me to create a new set of Dragon Balls?"
Mr. PoPo had the statue in his arms as he said, "and the new Guardian of Earth."
Chi Cha, "does that mean he'll have to stay here now?"
Yamcha and Chi Chi shared a look.
They knew how much Chi Cha and Dende loved one another.
To separate the two was something they didn't know if they could do.
Mr. PoPo, "as the Guardian of Earth, you will have a responsibility."
Dende, "but…. What about Chi Cha? I don't think I can leave her alone for so long! She couldn't live here with me, we're both only kids."
Mr. PoPo, "she will be allowed to visit whenever she wishes."
Dende turned to Chi Cha, "and what do you think?"
Chi Cha looked down for a moment before speaking.
Chi Cha, "the Earth needs a Guardian. And we need Dragon Balls. As long as I get to visit often, I have no problem."
Dende hugged Chi Cha for being so understanding.
Dende, "alright…. I need a statue of the Dragon."
Mr. PoPo held the statue of Shenron.
Dende knelt before the statue as everyone watched the process.
Dende, "alright, so, any requests?"
Krillin, "we wanna make sure we can bring people back more than once."
Dende, "I can make it two wishes, and we can bring people back more than once, but I'm going to nix immorality, so we don't end up with another Frieza situation."
Goku, "sounds good."
Yamcha, "I can agree with that."
Everyone gave a nod.
Dende started chanting in Namekian as the statue began to glow.
Before Dende, seven stone balls, each the size of a small melon, that could fit into someone's palms.
These stones formed, and slowly began to glow orange with the red stars within.
As Dende ended his chanting, before him sat the new Dragon Balls.
Chi Chi, "good job Dende!"
Tights, "now we have a safety net if one of us dies."
Raditz, "and as long as we keep Dende safe, we're all safe."
Mr. PoPo, "hence why being the Guardian puts him in a safer position."
Launch, "so now what?"
Tien, "we need to find the Cyborgs, and keep Cell away from them."
F-Madison, "is Aunt Bulma even done with the remote for them?"
Goku, "hold on, let me check."
Goku pressed his fingers to his forehead, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
….
Bulma was in her lab, looking over her handywork as her father studied the blueprints further.
Goku appeared right in front of his wife.
Goku, "hey babe!"
Bulma nearly fell on her ass when she saw Goku.
Bulma, "do NOT scare me like that!"
Goku, "sorry. Anyway, do you have the remote ready? We're gonna be searching for the Cyborgs."
Bulma handed Goku the remote, "here ya go. Um, hey, while you're here, I've got something to tell you."
Goku, "what?"
Bulma, "uh…. I'm late."
Goku, "... huh?"
Bulma, "I'm late on my period."
Goku, "... You mean?!"
Bulma, "I don't know for sure yet! I've gotta take a test, but, if I am…."
Goku held Bulma's shoulders as he said, "I'll be there for you every step of the way. I promise. Just like with Gohan."
Bulma smiled as she gave Goku a kiss before he used Instant Transmission to disappear.
Bulma rubbed her stomach as many thoughts raced in her head.
….
Goku stood before Krillin, Bardock and Gine.
Goku, "we have this remote. If it's absolutely necessary, use this on the Cyborgs."
Bardock, "we wanna wait until Vegeta and Trunks get out of the chamber in a few hours, but for now, we'll have to wait as we search."
Gine, "hopefully the training your father and I have done will be enough."
Goku, "just be safe. All three of you."
Krillin, "you got it Goku."
Goku, "once Vegeta and Trunks get out of the chamber, I'm going in with Gohan."
Raditz, who was nearby, said, "I'll go in with Chi Cha, since she views me as a mentor."
Krillin, "then Yamcha will go in with Chi Chi."
Bardock, "we'll go in after you."
Gine, "hopefully our search will be done by then."
Krillin, "we better get started on the search."
Goku nodded as his parents followed Krillin to the edge of the LookOut.
The trio jumped off and dashed off, using the remote to try and locate the Cyborgs.
Goku, "and now…."
Raditz, "we wait."
….
We see Roku and Lazuli inside of a cave.
Roku was looking out for Cell as his companion caught her breath.
Lazuli, "we gotta keep moving. Who knows when that monster will find us."
Roku, "we should consider allying ourselves with the Z-Fighters."
Lazuli, "heh, our mission was to kill Goku, and now we might need his help?"
Roku, "one of my primary goals is to kill Goku, but it is succeeded by my programming to ensure my, and my companions' safety."
Lazuli, "heh, what a pair are we?"
Roku, "two cyborgs being hunted down by another creation of Doctor Gero."
Lazuli simply smirked at her friend's words.
….
Cell was flying through the mountains, trying to find any trace of his prey. He knew they would be hiding, and he wouldn't be able to sense them.
So his only choice was to scour the land for Lazuli.
Only when he found her would he be perfect….
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Reviews:
mmat: Goku and Gohan. Trunks and Vegeta. Madison and Shaun. Raditz and Chi Cha. Chi Chi and Yamcha. Bardock and Gine. Piccolo and Dende. Most of these will be during the wait for the Cell Games.
Amanny: neato.
The Zelos Wilder: I hope you do.
TeraBaapBSDK: sorry, but Gohan x 18 will NOT be in this story. You're new, so you may not know this,but I'm just letting you know.
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Hey! Guess what?! It's my birthday! October 11th! And so I made sure to release a chapter of one of my stories today.
This chapter was a little shorter than usual, hope that's okay.
Things are a little out of order, but I hope the flow is fine.
Piccolo fuses with Kami as Vegeta and Trunks enter the Time Chamber, while Goku recovers from his time being sick, and the characters get a moment to relax as they try to figure out where Cell and the Cyborgs could be.
Oh, and Bulma might be pregnant with Goten!
If you haven't voted on my poll, vote now.
Another question.
I asked this on my Ben 10 story; Alternate Alien.
If I were to write a fanfic, retelling the sequel trilogy in a more satisfying way, would anyone read it? Changes would include;
Rey has trouble with the force at first.
Maybe an OC to pair up with Rey, with him either being Luke's son, Han and Leia's other son, or just a student of Luke's who survived Kylo Ren and his knights, and goes with BB8 on Jakkuu, with a twist on who his family is.
Holdo says she won't tell people her plan, because she's worried a spy placed a tracker on board the ship, and thus sends Poe's team, since she trusts them.
Shorten the events with Finn and Rose.
Phasma fights Finn in Force Awakens, lives during Last Jedi, and fights him on the Star Destroyer during Rise of SkyWalker.
The Rey is a Palpatine reveal would be in Last Jedi, and be built up more throughout the story.
Luke's reason for leaving would be because of the shame of failing Ben and his family.
Palpatine would be a ghost, possessing his rotting corpse.
A big lightsaber battle between Rey and Palpatine at the end, where Palpatine uses the saber we see Dark Rey with, and the spirits of various Jedi and Sith surround them as they duel.
Show some of the time between Last Jedi and Rise of SkyWalker, so we can deepen the connection between the characters, and show more of Leia training Rey.
Let me know what you think of this idea?
Everyone have a great day!
