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Year 777, Mid June
Gohan made sure their Gravity chamber was fully functioning. This time Vegeta didn't hover or try to stop her training straight after the baby, Whis hadn't given an exact date for them to be ready so he helped Gohan train completely. Chiku, Gine and piccolo were in the viewing area like what her old gravity chamber had. Gohan had been working through this pregnancy to restore the small area and fence it so the babies couldn't make their way into the training area. Though with Chiku being a bright and adventurous one she was already floating around when not held by someone, aka Piccolo or the boys. Bulma had held her a few times over the year and she behaved then but whenever anyone else tried she would break away from them, if they weren't a fighter it would usually end in injury. Though she did enjoy watching her parents train, it was one of the few times she would stay still and staring intently.
Gohan had the room set to a simple 500x gravity and they were sparing at their base for what felt like hours until Vegeta got a light punch in on her shoulder the pain that came from her chest was immense making them have to pause, if it was her bodies way of saying feed the baby then so be it. She would have to make sure she at least expressed any milk in her breast the morning Beerus shows up. Gine seemed a lot quitter and less bouncy than her sister more happy to just snuggle and watch things. Vegeta was also around from the get-go this time now that they had a toddler that was working her way onto solid food and the formula Bulma made and a newborn it was all hands-on deck. Unlike Bulma who had her parents to help look after Bulla. Luckily this pregnancy she got her 3 months period with no public appearances or work making it easier to focus on the fact the God of Destruction was coming back and if they didn't give him a good fight then the planet would be destroyed. Nor had there been any news on Frieza or his brother Cooler, Shin had mentioned that Coolers army usually worked the East galaxies and would take him a while to get to Earth if he did come, so at least they could deal with one thing at a time.
Two months after Gine was born the growing family, including Bulma, Yamcha, Bulla and the boys were out the back of the Briefs estate enjoying a small B.B.Q. they were just about to sit and eat when Whis and Beerus arrived.
"Interesting to see none of you are afraid I'll blow up the planet just for the sake of it."
"Good afternoon Lord Beerus and Whis." Bulma jumped up to great them with a plate of cold cut meats and cold cheeses offering it to them straight out, knowing it would leave a good impression.
"Well we figure if you want to destroy the planet without even trying to have a fight with the Saiyan God then we couldn't stop you so let's enjoy the life we have." Gohan answered him as she came up and greeted them with a bow.
"Hmmm. Food straight off the bat, cleaver humans." Bulma just giggled while Gohan gave her signature grin.
"You're welcome to join us, this is called a B.B.Q. very simple way of grilling meats and vegetables over an open flame, tastes completely different to when done on the stove."
"I really wanted to get straight to the fight, I've been immeasurably patient waiting for this fight. I really wanted to just get it out of the way before destroying the planet."
"Well I need to feed Gine first, otherwise I fear I won't be able to give you a good fight. Human/Saiyan Biology." Gohan said with a shrug of her shoulders. "You might as well try some food while you wait a few more minutes. The chicken skewers are marinated in my mother's secret recipe."
"Ohh, the same one you told me about before? I've wanted to try that for weeks now" Whis gushed. Suddenly his face dropped and had a look of regret on it turning into a sly smile.
"WHAT!? You have been here when I was sleeping?! Eating all the food I bet. Where you going to tell me about it or give me some?! That's it Whis! I'm eating first! You're so GREEDY!" Beerus screamed marching over to the group and sitting in Gohan's vacated chair between Trunks and Chiku's highchair. Bulma had made the highchair out of the same material as the Gravity rooms making it the strongest metal they could find; it help to hold her in it securely as she was getting very adventurous. But that didn't stop her from wanting to try and grab the food Beerus had put on his plate, now she was onto solids almost exclusively she was eating just like the rest of the Saiyans, just too little to get more when she wanted it and had to wait for someone to put more food on her plate. Snatching his plate away from the grubby hands. "You child, know your manners, don't take some other people's plate." He sneered at her around a mouthful of food.
Goten chose then to put some pieces of chicken and veggies onto his sister's plate, "sorry God Beerus Sir, she is just hungry and hasn't learnt her manners yet."
"Hmm, well you should start teaching her more, you are supposed to be her big brother aren't you?"
Goten just nodded with a little fear in his eyes and went back to his own food shoveling it in his mouth in true Saiyan style. Over the years, though he still held the innocent nature Goku did he had really turned into his own person showing his smarts with science and engineering that rivalled Trunks but not quite as advanced as Gohan was at that age. Even if both boys absorbed the curriculum as easily as Gohan did they weren't as forced to do it as she was, plus he had the important job of being a great big brother, Gohan had been thinking of letting him sit in on more royal duties as her Heir.
Gohan watched on quietly while standing back from the group and breast feeding Gine. Not that she was shamed or shy to feed her at the table. Normally she would, they had even put out a few extra chairs for her too. Vegeta, going so far as to subtly nod his head to it when she remained standing with the child in her arms, before returning to his food after they had a little staring match with Gohan subtly shaking her head in reclining the offer. Gohan just wanted the few moments to herself to prepare mentally for another 'spirit like Ki' as such to be in her body again. She really didn't know how to describe what it was when the God Ki changed her body. Maybe over time she could turn it into her own type of transformation without the ritual. But for now she would enjoy the quiet weight of her baby in her arms and get her head in the game for the planets survival. She didn't think the food here would be enough to suede Lord Beerus to leave the planet alone without the fight this time.
Finally the Saiyans and Guests had finished eating, luckily Saiyans didn't need time to let the food settle and can get straight into a fight.
Once more the family stood in a circle, Vegeta holding Gine and Trunks keeping contact with her, Chiku standing between her brothers and Gohan holding Goten and Vegeta hands. Closing their eyes they powered up letting the thought of the Saiyan God coming to them consume their minds and who would be the vessel for it. Gohan could feel her Ki changing and the looks on her family's faces they could too, as their eyes were closed and couldn't see their usual yellow aura turning blue, even the two babies that hadn't even figured out Ki yet had a blue aura. Gohan's Ki turned a flame like yellow-red, her hair changed once more into a vibrant Red, her muscles condensed down to look almost non-existent the power coursing through her felt foreign but she was able to access all of the power that seemed to flow through, not feeling any blocks this time.
"We should probably not fight here Lord Beerus. I know if I lose it would be pointless, but I don't want to risk my people or their homes in a fight. Do you mind if we go somewhere quieter?"
"Not at all that is a reasonable request do you have a spot in mind?"
"Yes, Piccolo is on a secluded Island right now we can fight on it to full strength." Gohan placed 2 fingers to her forehead and extended her hand towards Beerus.
"That is all I ask." Beerus grabbed Gohan's outstretched hand giving Gohan the cue to I.T. to the Island using Piccolo's Ki with Beerus, Whis and Vegeta tagging along for the ride.
Gohan knew the rest would follow soon but she didn't want to waste the energy given to her. Starting out strong Beerus and Gohan went at it. She wasn't using the full power the ritual gave her yet, merely testing the waters but was getting close to it. Beerus didn't seem to be putting as much effort in as Gohan, but still she used her skills to get him to have to think about his attacks more. After 20 minutes of fighting she was starting to feel it, they had given and taken damage from each other respectfully, her usual armour was starting to look a bit battered, cracks running through the chest plate front and back. She had gone full power eventually and when they separated due to their Ki blasts pushing them away she noticed the damage done to her outfit. Beerus even looking a little winded, it gave her some pride in seeing.
"I hope this is the power you were looking for when you asked us about the Saiyan God." Gohan asked. Trying to buy some time to rest.
"Well it is different. I haven't fought against someone that has made me use so much energy a few million years. I can see how you managed to defeat my predecessor Buu with the skill you have shown for such a young person."
This gave Gohan pause, not enough to let her defences drop when Beerus attacked again but enough to falter a little. "Majin Buu was a god of destruction?"
"The original one, so I was told. But he couldn't see reason, his power was beyond what Whis could control I heard even after they took away the God Ki he had it was still imbued in his design. Eventually when he was sealed away by Whis. It was only a few millennia ago he was found by the wizard and put under a mind spell."
"That is interesting. So that's why Shin couldn't kill him and probably why Whis nor you came along to try and beat him." Gohan had taken to this conversation to get some space and a quick breather. She wasn't sure how long the God form would last.
"More or less. Anyway are we still fighting or are you done? If you are that is very disappointing and I'll have to blow up the planet and all the planets around it."
Gohan had to smile, this was more fun than she had in a while. Even if it made her feel bad thinking about it considering what was at risk. "No. I'm just getting started." She smirked at the god in front of her.
Beerus continued to take the lead putting Gohan more on the defence. She had the feeling he was still only testing her. "So how does it feel to have the power of gods?" He asked between attacks.
"It's beyond anything I ever hoped to feel. It's a gift too powerful for just any one person to hold. I can see why it's only activated through such a ritual."
"You seem a little upset by it?"
"Not really upset. Just thinking about if power like this made its way into the wrong hands. Also a part of me wouldn't mind finding it on my own. As much as I love my family and need their support to protect our world and the people in it. It feels wrong that only through so many of us was this power achievable and given to only one person when all of us should of been worthy." Gohan replied not letting up on her punches trying to get through his great blocking skills.
"That's an interesting way to think about it." Gohan got a few good combos in and managed to make Beerus fall to the earth. Not giving him the time to retaliate or regain his composure the Hybrid God continued her onslaught. "You still have that pride I found annoying in King Vegeta and the other Saiyans when I met them but there's something else about you that makes me not annoyed by it, it doesn't control you like it did them, it has even made the Prince less annoying to be around. I can't put the name on it."
Gohan was so engrossed in the fight that she didn't falter once. In the back of her mind she felt she needed to push herself a bit more. It didn't register in her mind that she took a few moments to transform to Super Saiyan 4, as the Saiyan God form had dropped a few moments earlier making her need the more power, though it did give her the feeling of being more at home in that form than the borrowed Ki that the God Ki felt like. She continued to meet Beerus blow for blow in her favourite form.
Even meeting Beerus' attacks in Super Saiyan 4 Gohan felt her power leaving her. Needing a breather Gohan powered up a Kamehameha wave directly at him not a powerful one but enough to hopefully give her a few seconds. Letting it go she took a few deep breaths, a smile on her face she couldn't deny this was a thrilling fight. Even if she was now barely covered by the material that being Super Saiyan 4 and her armour provided her, she felt happy in her core. This quickly died in her heart when hearing the cheers of children down on the ground, Gohan quickly glanced down to see her family.
All her family including Trunks, Bulma, Yamcha, Tien even Krillin, #18 and Marron had come to see what was happening. They were all in a glass ship Bulma had parked on an Island near by, she suspected it was bullet proof and lined with the metal same as the Gravity rooms, or she hoped it was cause they were all pretty close to the action. Chiku in the arms of her big brother Goten was cheering, calling for her and clapping watching the fight above her, even Vegeta holding a happy smiling Gine greeted her outside the ship next to a stoic Piccolo. This is why she was fighting. She almost let the thrill of the fight and the power given to her distract her from the real reason she was fighting, what was really at risk. Even if it seemed like an everyday spar before it was still a fight to the death and not just her life at risk but her whole family.
The hybrids gold/silver aura flared, she felt Beerus coming to attack her, like she could feel his Ki now, whereas before she couldn't. Her eyes flashed red and her Ki changed from the usual gold/silver of Super Saiyan 4 to the flame like aura of the Saiyan God, the fur that covered her body in Super Saiyan 4's normal dull red seemed illuminated, the black overly spiky hair turned bright red as well. She was able to block Beerus' attack with one hand putting him back on the defence, like a new well had opened up deep within her, being Super Saiyan 4 while the God Ki was activated again opened up a whole new world of power. The fight continued for what felt like hours but was really just an intense 10 minutes. Eventually Beerus fell to the ground, Gohan not far behind him. In the whole fight she had never seen Beerus as winded as he was now. Both had drawn a lot of blood on the other, looking beaten up, even their clothing, though Gohan's looked much worse for wear. As Beerus sat up Gohan landed near him getting into her classic stance showing she still had plenty of power left to go and would take anything he chucked at her, even if she felt at the end of her energy. Pulling himself up he couldn't help but smile. "Time to finish this."
Gohan watched on as Beerus lifted himself into the air making his way to the outer atmosphere it seemed as she could barely see him from the ground, he started charging a large Ki blast that would easily eradicate all life as well as the whole planet, possibly the solar system. Gohan couldn't tell if he was bluffing and still testing her or if he was serious and wouldn't let himself be beaten.
"No!" She screamed as he let the orb go, Gohan shot up to meet it not wanting it to touch the Earth or the people watching the fight that were closest to her. Not having the time to charge a blast to counter it properly Gohan caught the orb in her hands in the middle atmosphere of the Earth and focused on pushing it back towards the God. Putting all the energy and Ki she could into her hands eventually she managed to stop it's decent, ignoring the feeling of her flesh and fur burning from the supernova he created. It took her a few minutes before she had enough energy in her hands to be able to push it back. With all the determination she could muster she managed to push the blast back towards Beerus with such power behind it he ended up barely dodging his own attack as it blasted off into space. Thinking it was a safe distance away from the Earth Gohan made her Ki surround the red glowing orb. With an exhausted yell she managed to make the blast explode trying to contain the blast behind her own energy. The energy coming from it blew everyone back a bit, shattering the glass ship her friends were in, luckily blocking most of the after shocks even if it did shatter it. Little did she know Vegeta had passed Gine to Trunks and made both Goten, Chiku and trunks go inside the ship thinking it would be safer before Beerus charged the attack with Tien, Piccolo, Vegeta and Krillin having built a Ki shield around the rest of the watchers taking the brunt of the aftermath. It even forced Beerus back to the ground with the energy it output, though this time he landed on his feet.
The energy it took for her to counter his blast zapped her reserves. Knowing she wasn't going to stay up any longer she let herself fall to the ground not too gracefully unfortunately. When she finally looked up after the blinding light she had just countered cleared from her eyes Gohan took stock of the surroundings. Luckily no one was hurt, though they did look a little raggered, as if the men protecting the rest of them had just fought as well. The area was scorched, looking more like a desert and what little vegetation was left looked like a bush fire had run through, even the surrounding Islands looked as barren as the one they were on. Luckily there wasn't a village anywhere near this archipelago. Though she feared what damage happened to the lakes and land further around the world.
Vegeta was on his was over to stand in and fight, it looked like when Beerus also came over to her, thinking he was going to finish it Gohan looked him in the eye ignoring the fact her body was severely burnt from not producing enough Ki to protect herself and possibly showing more of her body then she would like, if he was going to still destroy everything she wouldn't close her eyes. Instead his outstretched hand came down offering to help her up. Whis popped up out of seemingly nowhere choosing then the place a cape over her body as she shakenly tried to stand. How he materialised it she would have to learn about later as she didn't like showing too much skin after a fight, even if it was inescapable even in a spar and just smiled as she accepted the cloth.
"Well that was definitely more than I ever expected. I would say this is the first time I'm calling it a tie."
"A tie.. Does that mean you will spare the Earth?"
"Yes I believe it does, a deal is a deal and you held up your end."
"My, my, my Lord this is a first. In all my years." Whis mused as he tried to fuss over the cape he gave her making sure it sat right. Why, Gohan would never know, she was fighting staying conscious and trying to look not as affected as she was. Vegeta reached them just as Whis had spoken having slowed his advance noticing Beerus offering his hand to Gohan not trying to fight her still.
"I thank you Lord Beerus." Gohan bowed to him, when she faltered having used so much energy Vegeta was there this time putting an arm around her waist along with his tail circling her, even though she involuntarily flinched when he touched her skin she still loved the feel of him.
"Well Whis, I guess we should be leaving. This planet is safe for now. Though next time I visit I want to try more of the cuisine."
Gohan managed a small giggle, "of course. You are always welcome at our table. Next time I'll even cook a special dish just for you."
"Oh, you cook your Majesty?" Whis asked seeming very intrigued.
"I can vouch for it; my wife's hand cooked dishes are the best I've ever had." Vegeta added.
"Well it's agreed then. Next time I visit I want to try Queen Gohan's cooking. Come along Whis."
The rest of the group had made their way over listening in on the end of the conversation. Beerus and Whis waved at the group before blasting off in a bright light.
"Well that was interesting. How was the power of the Saiyan God?" Piccolo asked his long-time pupil.
"It was weird, powerful yes, but it's a shame it takes so many to access the power and only one person can get it. Did anyone happen to bring any Sensu Beans?" She asked as she fell out of Super Saiyan 4 and seemed to be even more naked and burnt under the cape Whis gave her.
"Next time I want to try going Super Saiyan god, can I?" Trunks Jumped in.
"It would make you drunk with the power it possesses. I think you should wait till you're my age before we even try to let you. Possibly even your fathers age." Gohan told him, getting a laugh from the other adults as he pouted.
"Mummy will you be okay? We should go to Dende to get help."
"We have sensu beans at home, it's closer then the lookout. Will you make it there?" Vegeta asked with a softness that was not normally in his voice.
"No, I don't think I will." Gohan breathed letting the exhaustion and pain from the fight take over her before collapsing in Vegeta's arms. He picked her up bridal style being careful of her injuries and slowly flew away. The boys carrying their sisters started flying after them. Bulma holding Bulla was flying in Yamcha's arms and the rest followed, back to West City. Gohan regained consciousness as they were flying over some farmland close to the city. It looked not too damaged, but she did see some damage done. Considering the fight was on the side of the world that had almost no civilisation and this side still got some damage she knew she would have to address the masses. Noticing a bunch of scared people and reporters swarming the old palace/new government grounds Gohan asked Vegeta to land at the doors, she had to address it now. It didn't look like it could wait.
They were spotted long before they made it to the doors luckily the fact she was being carried and the state of her skin, thanks to her Saiyan healing and Vegeta feeding her his Ki to help heal her while they were flying; her wounds didn't look as bad as they originally did, though still only wearing the cape wrapped around her, her hair was scorched and she still had a lot of bruising and burns, the rest of the fighters touched down like a guard surrounding her making the reporters back away a bit as Vegeta put Gohan on her feet letting her stand by herself. Trying to stand tall even though she was feeling the pain radiating through her now that the high from the fight had left. It didn't stop them from bombarding her with questions.
It took a few moments as Gohan was still exhausted to understand what was being shouted at her, she heard the slew of: "What was that large ball?" "Why are you so hurt?" "What happened?" So many questions she decided to just tell the truth instead of only answering the questions and giving half-truths.
Taking a few deep breath Gohan raised her hand trying to quiet the crowds. "My people, please. I'm not sure how much I can tell you about what just happened. Not because I don't want to, but because I don't know how to explain it. I informed you before that there are people in the universe far stronger then anything we have seen before, today one such being came. All he wanted was a good fight and he would spare our world. I was lucky enough, thanks to all the fighters behind me, to find the strength to gain his respect." Gohan swayed a bit, causing Vegeta and Piccolo to flank her grabbing an arm each so she could remain standing. Her voice remained strong even if she didn't feel strong. "I was able to stop the large attack, but it still cause a lot of damage to the area, as well as it seems the whole planet. I saw that while flying over. The large sun like energy you all saw or felt is what caused the damage. There is a relief fund I started after the Majin Buu attack, if your property was damaged in this latest attack please write to your local government and funds will be dispensed once the damage has been assessed. All governments will be working together but it may take time. Priority will be given to agriculture and people who supply our food and resources. As well as the smaller and poorer communities. This will be the first time I am activating this new Catastrophe Relief Fund project and ask that you give it time to take effect. Now if you'll excuse me I need some medical help and bath. Prime Minister Harris will answer any questions about the Relief fund as best he can. Be kind please my people, we are in this together for the Earths survival and prosperity."
The doors to the palace had opened during her speech showing the Prime Minister and Mrs Pincell's assistant along with a few smaller government members coming out to greet the crowd. She left it up to John, and Prime Minister Harris to answer any more questions as she flew off home with Vegeta holding her waist, supporting her as they flew with the rest of the Z-Fighters and family following behind. She knew there were a lot of camera's and people taking videos as they flew away and that she looked terrible and was most likely showing a bit too much skin being practically naked under the cape but she didn't care. She knew she would be getting the help needed soon and just enjoyed being supported in Vegeta's arms in public which was a very rare thing for him to do.
"Next person that comes looking for a fight, I'm leaving it up to you Veggie." She whispered in his ear as they landed on their lawn and made their way into their house. Being greeted by a hysterical looking Erasa, Sharpner and Videl sitting on their couch watching the news re-runs of Gohan's impromptu press conference, and Mrs Pincell pacing up and down with her Ear to the phone, most likely organising the staff needed for the flood of requests they would soon be getting.
"Oh my god! Gohan! Look at you! How are you still standing with all those burns?!" Erasa screeched when she saw them.
"It looks better then it did a few minutes ago. Anyway, Goten can you go get the sensu beans please they're in the medicine cupboard in my bedroom." Gohan asked as she walked over to sit on the couch, involuntarily wincing again at the fabric rubbing her skin in the movement.
"Shouldn't you be getting dressed first?" Sharpner asked. Remembering all the cold looks Vegeta would give him if he was too close to Gohan, and the fact she was practically naked under the Cape that wasn't really covering all that much.
"After I recover I'll go for a shower." Waiting for Goten to get back. When he did he handed her the much needed sensu bean. Feeling her energy and injuries being fixed instantly as well as feeling her energy, she noticed that her energy had skyrocketed even with her reducing it. Must have been cause her body was so damaged and the God Ki that was flowing through her.
"And your hair! Those sensu beans didn't fix it! That's it I'm calling Javier to come first thing in the morning to give you a haircut. No way is the Queen of a whole planet going around with hair that ruined. Not with me as your stylist. I know you don't care Gohan but damn it I do!" Erasa continued to rant even with the other conversations going on around her. Gohan half listened to them all just enjoying the fact her 3 kids wanted cuddles and was happy to indulge them.
TBC...