Author's Note:"Thanks for the reviews(again).Now,I think I have something to explain.The way I see it(in this series,anyway),Androids Seventeen and Eighteen were strong enough to handle most of the Z-Fighters.But,with Vegeta's Super Saiyan powers,they couldn't fight against him.Basically,they hadn't fully awakened.So their powers weren't as advanced as the Seventeen and Eighteen that fought the Vegeta in the other timeline.But Borory showed up just as they were retreating and managed to defeat Vegeta without putting effort into it.With his power,Borory was able to move ahead in time and into a different dimension.That's how we got to where we are now.I hope that answered any questions.If there are anymore,you know how to ask.Now then,enjoy."
Chapter 17:Secrets Revealed

Ray's Point of View
I looked out the window of Trunks's house and tapped my foot,impatiently waiting for him to come into the room demanding an explanation of why he was there.Finally,the room to the Regeneration room opened and Trunks stepped out,now fully clothed.

"'Bout time,dad,"Dart said.

"Sorry,I just took a moment to think,"Trunks stated,running a hand through his still soaked lavender hair,"Anyway,what REALLY happened?"

"Well,after you pulled that stupid stunt,Borory hit you really hard.You blacked out and he said something about a Phoenix,a Dragon,and the Everlasting Rainbow before flying off.We brought you here and found the capsule with the Regeneration Tank on the floor.We put you in it and here we are,"I replied.

"Are you all right?I was so worried,"Ashley said.

"I'm fine,"Trunks reassured her,"Just a little sore.Wait....A Phoenix,a Dragon,and the Everlasting Rainbow...I remember reading about a Dragon named Tasar at one of the inns we stayed at nine years ago.Then,a few days ago,you told me about Hawk,the Phoenix,and the Everlasting Rainbow.Do you think they're connected somehow?"

"Probably,"I sighed.

"Hawk and Tasar,the Phoenix and the Dragon,the Holy Brothers....Isn't it said that the Everlasting Rainbow was created at the point where Hawk left this world?"Nono questioned himself more than anyone else.

"Maybe we can find out what exactly is going on if we go there?"I wondered.

I suddenly felt an extremely powerful presence slowly getting closer.It was unlike anything I had ever felt before.Something about it made me feel calm,just by sensing it.There was a slight spike in Draco's energy as I noticed for the first time that he was glowing.

"What in the world is going on here!?"I exclaimed as Draco started to roar.

"No....It can't be...."Nono trailed off.

"It can't be what?"I asked.

"This is how the spirit of the Holy White Dragon bonds with another spirit in the mortal realm!Perhaps Draco is..."he left the sentence unfinished,knowing fully well he got the point across.

With a bright flash of white the familiar Emerald Dragon had disappeared,and a much larger,white and silver Dragon appeared.It had four wings and had to duck just to fit in the room.

"It appears I am in a rough spot,"the Dragon jokingly said.

We all remained silent,staring at this giant creature.It almost seemed to chuckle as it shook its head.

"Perhaps an area more open?"it suggested.

With that,the surrounding area turned a strange greenish color,then faded out into a large open field with a rainbow in the distance.

"Now then,let me introduce myself.I am the Holy White Dragon,and I have come to give you a message,"the Dragon that used to be Draco stated.

Nono was the first to recover from the initial surprise,"It must extremely important if you are to give the message."

"Correct,my friend.I know that two of the people here are brothers,"the Holy White Dragon said,its eyes moving from Zapland,to me,and back to Nono,"Am I correct?"

"I take it you have come with a message for us.If so,then spit it out,you are wasting our time!"Zapland exclaimed.

The Dragon chuckled,"Yes,you are like Tasar,just as he says.I'm sure you all know of that rainbow?"

"Yes.It must be where the Holy Brother,Hawk,left this world.Either that or it's just another rainbow,"I replied.

"Ah,just like Hawk.Yes,you are right.I'm glad to know this world is protected by people with such memory.Now,here is the message,it comes directly from Hawk and Tasar:'Here,your battle will take place.You must cast aside your differences and destroy the evil that plaques the land.Only the two of royal Tororin blood can hope to win.Fusion is not necessary.Only the power that the two brothers can summon up is needed.We will aide you in the coming battle,however...One of you will have to make a sacrifice,'"the Dragon stated.

"A sacrifice?What kind of sacrifice!?"I demanded.

"I am not sure..And I have been asked...To reveal what is in your hearts....Please,forgive me if you do not want it,but it is required..."the Dragon trailed off as its blue eyes started to glow.

I could feel something piercing into me.It didn't cause pain,but it still hurt.My secrets were about to be revealed,and I knew it.The others gasped as an image of Zaffiroth appeared before us.I let my instincts take over and drew the Ultimasamune,slashing at the image,only to have it laugh.

"This is the anger portion of your heart,"the Holy White Dragon said,"The next is your....regretting side."

'NO!!'my mind screamed.

The image of Zaffiroth disappeared with a final smirk,and an image of the burning Spyroton appeared.I sunk to my knees as I watched the younger me look around with fear in his eyes.Tears started to gather,and the child in front of me ran...

"I wasn't able to do a thing...All the people I had come to care for....They all died...And I couldn't do a THING to help them!!!!"I shouted,"When it comes down to it....I dropped everything and ran....How could I have done that?"

'So that's what you meant....I'm so sorry,'Trunks thought.

"That brings me to the friendship portion,"the Dragon said.

The image of Spyroton disappeared,and images of Draco,Zapland,Trunks,and all of the others appeared.All of the others except three of them.

"Why am I not on your friendship side,daddy?"Samantha asked.

I couldn't help but smile,"Because you're in a deeper part of my heart."

"He's right,"the Holy White Dragon agreed,"This is the love portion."

I got to my feet as images of Sarah,Titus,and Samantha appeared,"See?"

Samantha smiled and nodded.I turned to the Holy White Dragon and silently urged him to continue,no longer caring about what I had hidden my entire life.

"The sorrowful and regretful portions both show the same thing.Perhaps I should not have doubted Hawk.Now it is time to reveal your emotions,Zapland,"the Dragon stated.

We all turned to Zapland,only to see him scowling.

"Never,"he growled.
Ending Note:"Slight cliffhanger.But you know I never make you wait long.The next chapter will be up tomorrow,and you'll be that much closer to the conclusion.Also,look for A New World to Protect:What If? sometime within the next week.I'm not sure exactly when,but I plan to have it up before next Friday.Anyway,you know what to do.Please review."