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So this is where I am…

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Gohan fell to his knees, tears streaking down his face as he realized the horror of what had happened to him.  "I'm stuck here… Wherever 'here' is… I can never see my family and friends again… They're all lost…" Gohan picked up a small silver piece of metal; its texture was that of the machine's hull.   "Damn it… DAMN IT!!"  Gohan crushed the piece with his hand, small broken fragments flying everywhere.  "DAMN IT!!!"  Gohan screamed, a golden aura erupting around him, tearing the ground and trees apart within a hundred feet of where he sat.  He slammed his fists into the ground, erupting a huge explosion in the earth, cracking the surface and sending a tremor pulsating across the land.  "Damn it…" Gohan wept silently. 

He slowly calmed down, the burst of emotion being something he would never have done before.  But the recent battles and intense training he had undergone had changed him; he was no longer an innocent naïve boy, but a young and powerful man.  Gohan crept again to his feet, wiping the remnants of tears from his eyes and calming himself further.  "Wherever you are Gohan, erupting in anger is not going to change any of it…" Gohan turned around examining the damage he had done.  "I guess it's time I look around, and see exactly when in time I am."  Gohan looked around him more, flying up into the air.  "Well from what I can tell the planet is very beautiful, and isn't at all perverted or destroyed."  Gohan closed his eyes.  Well guess I'll see if I can sense anyone on this planet.  Gohan closed his eyes and searched for any Ki on the planet, and was nearly knocked senseless as he did it.  Gohan opened his eyes, eyes that were now wide with shock and amazement.  "Oh my God…" Gohan fell back to the ground astonishment overwhelming him.  "I…I'm in a different…future!" 

"Why hello there!"  A voice came from behind him Gohan turned quickly and spotted the ones who spoke to him.  Two men he had never seen before, and no descriptions brought any remembrance to mind.  "We just happened to notice your plight, and would like to employ your services.  My name," The short spiky haired man said, gesturing to himself.  "Is Kaioshin.  And this," He gestured to a larger man behind him who was of stocky build, but had a preppie air about him and just as ridiculous of a costume as the short one in Gohan's eyes.  "Is my servant and friend Kibito."  After waiting a second, obviously for some sort of response from Gohan and getting none he pressed on.  "I am the ruler of the universe, I am here on a grave mission to not only save this one tiny planet from certain destruction, but also perhaps the very universe itself. 

"What!?"  Gohan left his brooding to finally fully pay attention to the little man in front of him.  "What are you talking about?  What's going to happen?"  Gohan jumped to his feet and stared at the man in front of him.

Kaioshin held out his arms, trying to display calming air towards Gohan.  "There is a being that I locked away on this planet eons ago.  He is a magical monster created by an evil sorcerer.  His soul enjoyment and mission in life is too destroy.  He destroyed hundreds and hundreds of planets before I managed to stop him."  Kaioshin paused momentarily, half expecting Gohan to go into a fit at the idea of something being strong enough to destroy planets, but when all he got was a raised eyebrow he shook his head and pressed on.  "We killed the evil magician Bibidi who created Majin Buu during a period where Bibidi had powered his creature down, and was transporting him to another planet.  We took advantage of this and after we killed the creator we found that Buu was basically finished, all we had to do was stash him some place safe and we would never have to worry about him again."  Kaioshin ignored an audible snort from Gohan and finished his tale.  "But what we did not expect was that the monsters creator had a son, Babidi, and that he is as we speak on this planet where I hid Majin buu trying to resurrect him.  Kaioshin half expected Gohan to throw a fit at the thought of Buu being on the planet, or just not believe him at all.

"So in other words you couldn't handle this monster, you killed the creator in a surprise attack and then instead of finishing the job you stashed the monster here because you were afraid of it.  And now that it's coming back again you are asking for others help because in the eons that passed you forgot about it until he threatens you again?  And I also expect you have some sort of plan to stop this creature, of course using me and the other warriors on this planet.  Am I right so far?"  

At the tone that Gohan had been directing towards the Kaioshin Kibito became enraged.  How DARE this insolent whelp speak to his holiness in such a fashion!  Kibito took a step passed the Kaioshin holding his fist out threateningly.  "Listen here you little brat!  Your just lucky the Kaioshin is even including the likes of you in his plan!"  Kibito swallowed his next breath, easily prepared to just continue on insulting Gohan until he felt Kaioshin's hand grab his shoulder and pull him back gently.

"Kaioshin smiled gently at Kibito then turned back to Gohan.  "That is correct.  In fact we are on our way to recruit the other warriors on this planet, as we speak a great tournament is being held, we've looked into it and researched as much as we could about the occupants.  And from what we can tell there are only a few of them much like yourself who will be able to help us."  Kaioshin paused for a moment.  "Gohan I'm not sure how you are going to take this but…our best hope from the tournament happens to be an older version of yourself…he has entered the tournament under the name and guise as that of the great Sayiman." 

Gohan's eyes opened in surprise. "How did you know my name!?"

Kaioshin gave Gohan a slight smile.  "Well being a Kaioshin does have its perks, one of which is being able to read minds…" Kaioshin's smile widened at Gohan's expression.

Gohan narrowed his eyes at the Kaioshin, not sure if he liked the idea of someone messing around inside of his head seeing his memories and thoughts.  "Don't do it again Kaioshin" Gohan said bluntly, and with Kaioshin's smile and nod Gohan continued on to what had really disturbed him.  He had felt himself in the distance that was why he was so shocked a moment ago.  Sayiman…?  What the hell is that?  Gohan shook his head.  Well whatever it is I'll find out pretty soon I imagine.  "And let me guess, the others are Vegeta, Piccolo, krilin and maybe Tien and Yamcha?"  After a quick after thought and a small smile from Gohan he added.  "And of course Trunks, he should be at about the fighting age now."

Kaioshin coughed and nodded. "Well for the most part your right, Vegeta Piccolo and Krilin have entered, although do not recognize the names Yamcha and Tien.  And you are right about trunks as well.  But there are two more people who are competing at the tournament that will shock you.  One is your father."  Kaioshin paused when Gohan gave him a puzzled surprised look.  "No Gohan he is not alive, he is on more of a…a holiday.  He has a one-day reprieve from the after life to come and compete in the world martial arts tournament.  And the other person is your little brother Goten."

My little brother!?  My father…?  Gohan's head almost hurt from contemplating all of this.  "Kaioshin, how many years has it been since I, or rather the Gohan on this planet killed Cell?"

Kaioshin tilted his head puzzled.  "Cell?  I don't know anything about a Cell."

Gohan narrowed his eyes as he glared at the Kaioshin.  "You know for someone who rules over the universe you don't pay attention to very important things that happen in it do you?"  Gohan shook his head as he sunk back into thought.  "Well do you at least know how old my brother is?"

"He is around the age of seven."  Kaioshin said quickly.

"Seven years…" Gohan said simply.  The only time dad had alone with mom was those days before the cell games.  Which means that seven years have passed since I killed Cell.  Gohan smiled lightly.  "Well regardless of what evil threatens us now, I'm very confident my future, er, I mean um, my older self will be able to stop it with ease.  After all, if I'm as strong as I am now, I can't even imagine how strong I am after seven years of training."  Gohan smiled as things began to look up.  Not only will he be able to meet his father, but also his new little brother and his very powerful future self.  "So are we going to go meet them now or what?"

Kaioshin nodded.  "Yes but we have to follow my plan.  I'll explain it to you as I do to the others.  But for now, if you don't mind I'd like for you to wear this."  Kaioshin gestured to Kibito, who held out his hands, in them a bright globe appeared then as the light settled there was a large black hood.  Kaioshin quickly grabbed it from Kibito's out stretched hands and handed it to Gohan.  "I don't want them to know just who you are yet, it could mess up my plan to find out where Babidi's ship is located."

Gohan grabbed the cloak slowly, not delighting in the fact that he would be hidden from his friends and family for even a short period, but took it non-the less.  After Gohan donned the hood he frowned.  I look like an idiot.  The long cloak was of a dark black material, it, when closed, covered over his own dark garments well.  From his dark training boots he always wore, to a dark black version of his fathers own Gi.  "Well now that I've put this ridiculous thing on lets get the going."  Gohan jumped up into the air, waiting a second to see that they were following then blasted off towards the tournament.

Piccolo paced the grounds behind the tournament ring where only those who had qualified to fight were permitted to be.  Piccolo didn't know what exactly, but he knew something was going on, he could sense that something just wasn't quite right.  Especially when he glanced over at the three in the corner.  Who are they!?  Two of them have a very peculiar aura about them, something…almost not from this world.  And that one, Piccolo glanced at the hooded warrior who was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, the dark recesses of his hood hiding perfectly his face.  I know I've sensed his Ki before…it's so familiar, but where!?  Piccolo gasped and looked away as the hooded warrior turned slightly and appeared to be staring right back into Piccolo's eyes.

"Gee what's wrong with you man!?"  Gohan's future self, who was dressed in the ridiculous, well, that's what everyone else thought but him, uniform of the great Sayiman patted Piccolo's back.  "We're going to have a lot of fun today!  Why do you look so glum?"

Piccolo winced at Gohan's attire as he always did and gestured with his head at the three in the corner.  "I don't like the feel of them Gohan.  They're not powerless weaklings to say the least." 

Gohan lifted the glasses from his eyes and openly starred at the three in the corner then shrugged.  "I don't see anything special about them."  Gohan turned and walked back to the edge beside his father. Who was cheering on Krilin as he fought some fat slob of a man."

Piccolo grunted and tried not to think harshly of Gohan's attitude.  He sounds like an idiot.  But I guess it's not his fault, he is the strongest warrior alive, and I can't really begrudge him going to school.  But damn it I just wish he would train at least every now and then!  Piccolo shook his head and went back to his brooding.

Gohan assessed everything around him.  He was amazed by many things that he had watched and over heard; like the astonishing marriage and daughter between Krilin and 18.  And how closely his little brother Goten resembled his father.  And again by the power that Goten and Trunks held at such a young age when he watched the children's competition take place.  But one thing Gohan was not pleased with, and in fact was getting angrier and angrier ever moment just thinking about, was the way he himself had turned out.  Dear GOD, I'm a bumbling IDIOT!  Gohan watched his future self his eyes glowing darkly as he looked him up and down.  From what I heard he hasn't trained once since he killed Cell!  And look at him!   he dresses like a pansy!  Gohan's anger built just thinking about him.   Almost every thought I can remember from my life is training and fighting, training to get stronger, and fighting to protect this planet.  Gohan clenched his teeth.  Well I'm facing him in the tournament next match.  I'll see how powerful he is, Kaioshin told me to get him to power up.  Well he sure as hell better if he doesn't want to wind up in a comma! 

Kaioshin watched Gohan quietly, reading stray thoughts from his mind with ease.  I can't believe how angry he is getting at his future self!  From what I can tell a lot of Gohan's anger comes not only from the shear opposite personality that his future self has, but also in general how dumb he seems him to be.  Kaioshin smiled briefly.  Well at least he'll be able to really get Gohan fired up.  And with both of them so powerful I'm sure that Babidi's henchmen will go for one of them.  Then after they have his power we can follow them back to his space ship.  Kaioshin congratulated himself on his own cleverness.  Nothing can go wrong!  My plan is flawless.

Look at him!  The way he Dances around like an idiot whenever that girl called Videl comes around him.  And that's another thing I can't stand all together.  Gohan scoffed.  HE had killed Cell, how dare this girls father, that weak pathetic imbecile Hercule take his credit for saving the planet.  Gohan's thoughts were interrupted by the announcer's words.  He was calling to the arena the next two contenders to participate.  Kaioshin nudged Gohan who pushed off from the wall and began to make his way towards the ring.  Smiling to himself as anticipation began to build within him. 

"And now we see what happens."  Piccolo moved to the front with the others and watched Gohan and the hooded figure make their way out onto the ring.  "Now we see what this man is hiding."

"Oh he's hiding quite a lot actually, and yes you are about to get an eyeful."  Piccolo turned around in surprise and stared at the man behind him.

"Wh-who are you!?"  Piccolo managed to get out, anger and awe building in him as he still felt a weird power from this little man.

By now all the other Z-warriors had gathered around Piccolo and were watching the man as well.  "I," he bowed politely.  "Am the ruler of this universe.  My name is Kaioshin."  He paused as everyone gasped around him, most in point being piccolo who almost seemed to turn a paler shade of green.  "I am here on a mission to save this planet.  Now you all must believe exactly what I am going to tell you, and do exactly what I order you to do if you want to be saved."  It took only a few seconds for the Kaioshin to relate to them who he and his servant Kibito were, and exactly what they had to do.  Which was on no circumstances to interrupt what went on in the ring within this match.

"Ok we'll do what you say for now."  Goku said as he turned back towards the ring.  "Just as long as you explain everything in detail after whatever is going to happen here happens."  All the other Z-warriors agreed.

Kaioshin smiled and nodded.  "Do not worry Goku, the only reason I don't know is because I need to stay alert to the ring."

Vegeta narrowed his eyes.  He defiantly did not like this one bit, especially being ordered around by anyone, even if he was ruler of the universe.  "Hey, you two told us who you were."  Vegeta tossed his head in the direction of the ring.  "But you haven't explained who that hooded figure is out there with Gohan."

Kaioshin grinned as he stared thoughtfully out into the ring.  "You'll find out soon enough, lets just say he's someone you know very well, but haven't met for a long time.  Now be silent and watch, it's about to begin" Everyone glanced at each other then looked out towards the ring to see what was about to happen.