Author's Note:"Thanks for the review.Here's the twenty-fourth chapter."
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Chapter 24:From Father to Son
Third Person
Each of the warriors separated,some looking a bit dizzy.They looked around,not remembering everything that had just happened.
"Did we...beat him?Or are we dead again?"Yamcha asked.
"You were very successful in defeating Kid Buu!I never knew such a power could come from people such as yourselves fusing!"Kibitoshin exclaimed.
"Our problems aren't over yet,"Trunks reminded them,"Babidi brought Zaffiroth back into the mortal realm,and Zaffiroth killed Dende.No Guardian of Earth,no Dragonballs.No Dragonballs,no one coming back to life.Even if we got Dende to return for a short time,there's only so much we can do."
"You say this 'Dende' fellow was killed?"Elder Kai questioned.
"Yes,sir."
"Then I'll give him what's left of my life.Before any of you say anything,you should know that I'm over fifteen generations old.Don't you think that is a little longer than is appropriate?"
Everyone looked on as the Elder Kai fell over,completely lifeless.Most of them looked at the ground,paying their lasts respects,until the Kai jumped back to his feet with a halo over his head.
"It seems you forgot we're already in the Other World,and I'm a Kai,so I get to keep my body just like the rest of you dead heroes,"Elder Kai said with a large smile.
"Well,what are we waiting for?Let's go find Dende and the Dragonballs so we can wish everyone back!"Ray exclaimed.
Everyone nodded and held hands or shoulders so they were connected to those who knew Instant Transmission.After locating the energy of Dende,the large group disappeared,leaving Kibitoshin and Elder Kai on the planet.
"They are quite the powerful bunch,"Kibitoshin stated.
"Yes,but Kid Buu isn't the last challenge they'll have to face,"Elder Kai said.
"I know.I just hope they're ready for the real challenge many years from now,"Kibitoshin agreed.
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Twenty-four hours after the defeat of Kid Buu,everything was back to normal.Things had been restored to the way they were before the tournament,with many exceptions.The World Martial Arts Tournament was cancelled,as that was where things had started.All those that were killed by any form of Majin Buu or any other Majins were brought back,and their memories of the day's events were erased.The only beings who remembered the incident were Ray,Trunks and the others.
Ray and Trunks had come to accept their failure to protect the Earth,saying that 'What's done is done,there's no way we can change what happened'.Despite thinking that Kid Buu was the last major threat they would face in their lifetimes,they continued to train harder than before.Only Sarah,Trunks,and Ashley had been told about the events with Ray's hidden powers,as they thought it may frighten the others.
Trunks,too,had a similar situation.His powers had taken form in the window of the Gravity Room and told him the story of the True Legendary Super Saiyan,but he still believed it had been a day dream caused by fatigue.
Good Buu had taken a job as taste tester for whenever someone cooked.But of course,Buu really didn't care if it tasted good.If it was edible,and even if it wasn't,the large creature would eat it.
Goku and other dead warriors were given a day to exist in the mortal realm once more,along with any family they wanted to bring with them.Of course,after the defeat of a major evil and a bunch of dead people walking around the house,they had to have a celebration!
"Buu,could you taste this for me?"a woman with black hair tied into a bun,Chi-Chi,asked
Buu grinned and happily accepted the spoon she handed to him.Gohan's mother watched as the pink creature acted like he was a critic and wrote something on a piece of paper.Chi-Chi read it and smiled.
"Why thank you,Buu.It's nice that SOMEONE in this house can eat something without inhaling everything else,"as she said that,she smacked Goku's hand as he reached for a chicken.
"Awww!Come on,Chi-Chi!Can't at least have ONE chicken or something?"Goku whined.
"No,Goku.We're all going to eat together!Now,out of the kitchen before I get my frying pan!!"Chi-Chi nearly shouted.
At the mention of the horrible kitchen utensil,Goku,a once mighty Saiyan,ran for his life.
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"Oh wow,Trunks!I can't believe you were able to IMPROVE everything I created!"a woman with blue hair,Bulma,exclaimed.
She pulled her son into a hug and Trunks returned,until his mother squeezed too tight.
"M-Mom....I can't....BREATH!"Trunks managed to get out,'For a human....she's pretty strong!'
"Oh!I'm sorry Trunksie!I forget my own strength sometimes,"Bulma said,releasing her grip on the Saiyan.
Ray,who happened to be walking by the room,stopped at the mention of his friend's nickname.The Tororin started to snicker as Trunks turned red from embarrassment.
"That name never leaves this room,got it!?"Trunks ordered.
"Of course,Trunksie!"Ray laughed.
Trunks slapped his hand to his forehead and groaned as Ray and Bulma laughed at the shade of red he had become.Bulma patted her son on the back,and Ray promised to never utter the word 'Trunksie' again.
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"Vegeta!"
The proud Saiyan looked up and saw Ray walking toward him,"What do you want,Tororin!?"
"I want you to tell Trunks in person what you told me seven years ago.He needs to hear it straight from your mouth,"Ray replied.
"Because....?"
"Because he looks up to you.Though I still can't understand WHY!Despite your self-centered attitude,your constant need to put everybody down,and how you refuse to call him 'son',he still looks up to you.I know what it's like to have a father that doesn't really care.My father even tried to KILL me.But Trunks grew up without you,and he's based his life on the stories Bulma told him.So I think you should at least tell him that you're proud of him.After all,he defeated the Androids,something that not even you OR Goku could do."
"...................Fine then,where is he?"
Ray smiled slightly and led Vegeta through many halls until they came to a door with a sign that said 'Invention Room.Do not enter unless you have important business,or it could lead to the loss of a limb(or two,maybe three).'
"That's what he put up to keep Titus,Dart,Goten,and Miles out.So just ignore it,"Ray stated,opening the door.
Trunks looked up when the door opened,"Father?"
Ray was about to leave,but Vegeta's hand stopped him,"I want a witness for this.The woman........Bulma won't believe me when I tell her unless you are here,Tororin."
He shrugged and leaned against the door frame,a slight smirk coming across his face.Despite how emotional Trunks was going to get,it would be humorous to see Vegeta fumbling with words.
Vegeta took a deep breath,"Trunks....I have watched you from the Other World as you grew up.I saw your tears when you found Kakarot's brat that day.I saw you become....a Super Saiyan,something neither I or Kakarot could do at such a young age.Then you traveled to that other timeline,and I saw you bond with the Vegeta that is there.Then I saw you destroy the Androids in our time,the same Androids that had a part in killing me.I have to say,that after seeing all of this and more,that I am.....p-p-proud of you,my son."
Without warning,Vegeta pulled his son into a hug.He didn't care who saw,he could just threaten the Tororin and he wouldn't tell anyone.
Trunks's jaw dropped.Was his father REALLY hugging him?He didn't know what to do.Slowly,he returned Vegeta's hug and the two patted each other on the back.When they pulled away,Vegeta nodded to his son and started to walk away.He stopped when he stood next to Ray.
"Tell no one of what you just saw,except Bulma if she asks,"the Saiyan ordered.
"Of course."
With that,Vegeta walked out of the room,leaving a baffled Trunks and a smirking Ray behind.
"C'mon,Murasakige.Smells like the food's ready,"Ray said.
"Uh.....Yeah,"Trunks followed his friend out the door,but stopped,"I guess you told the truth seven years ago."
"Let's just go eat.I can't wait to taste normal mortal food again!!"Ray exclaimed.
Trunks closed his eyes and imagined the feast,"Chi-Chi is one of the best cooks in the Universe from what I remember.After the food the Dragons made for us in the Dimension of Dragons,I KNOW she's the best cook in the Universe."
"Then let's hurry before Buu inhales it all!!!"
The two glanced at each other,their eyes full of horror before they broke out into a run toward the kitchen.
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Ending Note:"This isn't the last chapter either.There's still more to go.The next one will be up tomorrow.Please review."
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Chapter 24:From Father to Son
Third Person
Each of the warriors separated,some looking a bit dizzy.They looked around,not remembering everything that had just happened.
"Did we...beat him?Or are we dead again?"Yamcha asked.
"You were very successful in defeating Kid Buu!I never knew such a power could come from people such as yourselves fusing!"Kibitoshin exclaimed.
"Our problems aren't over yet,"Trunks reminded them,"Babidi brought Zaffiroth back into the mortal realm,and Zaffiroth killed Dende.No Guardian of Earth,no Dragonballs.No Dragonballs,no one coming back to life.Even if we got Dende to return for a short time,there's only so much we can do."
"You say this 'Dende' fellow was killed?"Elder Kai questioned.
"Yes,sir."
"Then I'll give him what's left of my life.Before any of you say anything,you should know that I'm over fifteen generations old.Don't you think that is a little longer than is appropriate?"
Everyone looked on as the Elder Kai fell over,completely lifeless.Most of them looked at the ground,paying their lasts respects,until the Kai jumped back to his feet with a halo over his head.
"It seems you forgot we're already in the Other World,and I'm a Kai,so I get to keep my body just like the rest of you dead heroes,"Elder Kai said with a large smile.
"Well,what are we waiting for?Let's go find Dende and the Dragonballs so we can wish everyone back!"Ray exclaimed.
Everyone nodded and held hands or shoulders so they were connected to those who knew Instant Transmission.After locating the energy of Dende,the large group disappeared,leaving Kibitoshin and Elder Kai on the planet.
"They are quite the powerful bunch,"Kibitoshin stated.
"Yes,but Kid Buu isn't the last challenge they'll have to face,"Elder Kai said.
"I know.I just hope they're ready for the real challenge many years from now,"Kibitoshin agreed.
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Twenty-four hours after the defeat of Kid Buu,everything was back to normal.Things had been restored to the way they were before the tournament,with many exceptions.The World Martial Arts Tournament was cancelled,as that was where things had started.All those that were killed by any form of Majin Buu or any other Majins were brought back,and their memories of the day's events were erased.The only beings who remembered the incident were Ray,Trunks and the others.
Ray and Trunks had come to accept their failure to protect the Earth,saying that 'What's done is done,there's no way we can change what happened'.Despite thinking that Kid Buu was the last major threat they would face in their lifetimes,they continued to train harder than before.Only Sarah,Trunks,and Ashley had been told about the events with Ray's hidden powers,as they thought it may frighten the others.
Trunks,too,had a similar situation.His powers had taken form in the window of the Gravity Room and told him the story of the True Legendary Super Saiyan,but he still believed it had been a day dream caused by fatigue.
Good Buu had taken a job as taste tester for whenever someone cooked.But of course,Buu really didn't care if it tasted good.If it was edible,and even if it wasn't,the large creature would eat it.
Goku and other dead warriors were given a day to exist in the mortal realm once more,along with any family they wanted to bring with them.Of course,after the defeat of a major evil and a bunch of dead people walking around the house,they had to have a celebration!
"Buu,could you taste this for me?"a woman with black hair tied into a bun,Chi-Chi,asked
Buu grinned and happily accepted the spoon she handed to him.Gohan's mother watched as the pink creature acted like he was a critic and wrote something on a piece of paper.Chi-Chi read it and smiled.
"Why thank you,Buu.It's nice that SOMEONE in this house can eat something without inhaling everything else,"as she said that,she smacked Goku's hand as he reached for a chicken.
"Awww!Come on,Chi-Chi!Can't at least have ONE chicken or something?"Goku whined.
"No,Goku.We're all going to eat together!Now,out of the kitchen before I get my frying pan!!"Chi-Chi nearly shouted.
At the mention of the horrible kitchen utensil,Goku,a once mighty Saiyan,ran for his life.
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"Oh wow,Trunks!I can't believe you were able to IMPROVE everything I created!"a woman with blue hair,Bulma,exclaimed.
She pulled her son into a hug and Trunks returned,until his mother squeezed too tight.
"M-Mom....I can't....BREATH!"Trunks managed to get out,'For a human....she's pretty strong!'
"Oh!I'm sorry Trunksie!I forget my own strength sometimes,"Bulma said,releasing her grip on the Saiyan.
Ray,who happened to be walking by the room,stopped at the mention of his friend's nickname.The Tororin started to snicker as Trunks turned red from embarrassment.
"That name never leaves this room,got it!?"Trunks ordered.
"Of course,Trunksie!"Ray laughed.
Trunks slapped his hand to his forehead and groaned as Ray and Bulma laughed at the shade of red he had become.Bulma patted her son on the back,and Ray promised to never utter the word 'Trunksie' again.
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"Vegeta!"
The proud Saiyan looked up and saw Ray walking toward him,"What do you want,Tororin!?"
"I want you to tell Trunks in person what you told me seven years ago.He needs to hear it straight from your mouth,"Ray replied.
"Because....?"
"Because he looks up to you.Though I still can't understand WHY!Despite your self-centered attitude,your constant need to put everybody down,and how you refuse to call him 'son',he still looks up to you.I know what it's like to have a father that doesn't really care.My father even tried to KILL me.But Trunks grew up without you,and he's based his life on the stories Bulma told him.So I think you should at least tell him that you're proud of him.After all,he defeated the Androids,something that not even you OR Goku could do."
"...................Fine then,where is he?"
Ray smiled slightly and led Vegeta through many halls until they came to a door with a sign that said 'Invention Room.Do not enter unless you have important business,or it could lead to the loss of a limb(or two,maybe three).'
"That's what he put up to keep Titus,Dart,Goten,and Miles out.So just ignore it,"Ray stated,opening the door.
Trunks looked up when the door opened,"Father?"
Ray was about to leave,but Vegeta's hand stopped him,"I want a witness for this.The woman........Bulma won't believe me when I tell her unless you are here,Tororin."
He shrugged and leaned against the door frame,a slight smirk coming across his face.Despite how emotional Trunks was going to get,it would be humorous to see Vegeta fumbling with words.
Vegeta took a deep breath,"Trunks....I have watched you from the Other World as you grew up.I saw your tears when you found Kakarot's brat that day.I saw you become....a Super Saiyan,something neither I or Kakarot could do at such a young age.Then you traveled to that other timeline,and I saw you bond with the Vegeta that is there.Then I saw you destroy the Androids in our time,the same Androids that had a part in killing me.I have to say,that after seeing all of this and more,that I am.....p-p-proud of you,my son."
Without warning,Vegeta pulled his son into a hug.He didn't care who saw,he could just threaten the Tororin and he wouldn't tell anyone.
Trunks's jaw dropped.Was his father REALLY hugging him?He didn't know what to do.Slowly,he returned Vegeta's hug and the two patted each other on the back.When they pulled away,Vegeta nodded to his son and started to walk away.He stopped when he stood next to Ray.
"Tell no one of what you just saw,except Bulma if she asks,"the Saiyan ordered.
"Of course."
With that,Vegeta walked out of the room,leaving a baffled Trunks and a smirking Ray behind.
"C'mon,Murasakige.Smells like the food's ready,"Ray said.
"Uh.....Yeah,"Trunks followed his friend out the door,but stopped,"I guess you told the truth seven years ago."
"Let's just go eat.I can't wait to taste normal mortal food again!!"Ray exclaimed.
Trunks closed his eyes and imagined the feast,"Chi-Chi is one of the best cooks in the Universe from what I remember.After the food the Dragons made for us in the Dimension of Dragons,I KNOW she's the best cook in the Universe."
"Then let's hurry before Buu inhales it all!!!"
The two glanced at each other,their eyes full of horror before they broke out into a run toward the kitchen.
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Ending Note:"This isn't the last chapter either.There's still more to go.The next one will be up tomorrow.Please review."