The following story takes place at the end of DBZ — what might have happened instead of GT! Written by 4 members of an anime cel collectors' forum, it's a round robin story, each part written by someone else: Nathan, Govogeta (Nick), Lady of Knight (Frankie) and dbzmomma (Vicci).

Disclaimer: All DBZ characters are owned by Bird Studio, Toei Animation and Akira Toriyama. All other characters belong to the authors who invented them.

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Prologue by Nathan


The young Kai stood up and looked at his master.

I don't understand, he said. Please tell me again.

The Elder Kai looked down at his apprentice. His brow raised and he sighed.

You must listen carefully! Please, young one, pay attention!

The young Kai sat and put his most eager face on as the Elder Kai sat down.

It was at the dawn of time. At that time the only thing that existed was life; there was neither good nor evil — just Life. The Universe was broken up.There were Four Kais ruling the different Quadrants of the Universe; above them was The Grand Kai, and above him was Supreme Kai, and then his predecessor an Elder. Then there was us, those who created — those who were alive to witness the creation.

Not long after this universe began to take shape we realised we were not the only Creators — a darker power was creating an existence similar to our own.

The young Kai interrupted. But what about the Saiyans? How do they fit into this?

Patience, young one, the Elder said. The Elder continued.

It was only natural that both forces would collide at one point — and a great battle would determine how this existence would continue. A fierce fight was fought, between these two forces, the dark one stronger than anything you could ever imagine — as hard to comprehend as time itself. We had a fighter of our own, an ancestor of what you now know as the Saiyans. He fought and won that battle, but it only wounded the enemy. You can see and feel elements of what this force once was. Slowly evil has emerged in faces like Freeza, Cell and Buu. They are all elements of this other existence fighting to gain control. Their power though great, is nothing compared to the force that is beginning to awake!

If this foe should emerge and fight, this universe we have created will change. It will be watched, looked after and ruled by the darker forces. We need to find a fighter who will help us once again.

The Elder motioned his hand towards a crystal ball. Earth appeared, pretty in its simple blue and white colours.

The Saiyans don't know much about their heritage. The elder smiled as he said this. Any record of their existence and history was destroyed by Freeza. They have their legends about a great fighter, and have begun to unlock their own potential. But none so far can be called a true Legend. Their transformations thus far are merely that. They may think that they have reached their limits as fighters, but the universe is a large place, and they have only begun their training.

The Elder waved his hand above the Crystal Ball. A planet appeared, a deep crimson colour. Its colour glistened and moved hypnotically.

Saiyans exist here, too. This planet's gravity is much greater than that of Earth. 1000 times greater.

Three figures appeared in the ball, one woman, two men.

Who are they? the young Kai inquired. I thought the remaining Saiyans were on Earth.

The Elder Kai smiled. The Saiyans on Earth are yet to discover that they are not alone. These three have lived solely on this planet, trained in an environment much harsher than Earth. They are much stronger than those on Earth, though the Saiyans on Earth have a far greater potential.

The Elder closed his eyes.

If you concentrate you can feel the foe beginning to emerge.

The young Kai closed his eyes and concentrated. Slowly he began to feel something. It felt cold and anxious. The young Kai held his breath — a cold sweat broke out.

He opened his eyes.

I've never felt energy like that before. It feels unsafe. If this energy is getting stronger, will the Saiyans soon feel it? he said softly.

The Elder closed his eyes for a moment.

They will soon, he answered.

Can't we warn them? Why don't we help them? Why do we just sit here? questioned the young Kai.

Our Job is already done; it is not our place to decide what happens to a Universe we don't live in. In time we may intervene, but for now we will wait and see what happens.

With that the Elder Kai looked towards the Crystal Ball. A man with dark hair appeared. He was playing a game with a little girl. The man was Goku.

...continued...