Dragon Ball Yugure Z
A Dragon Ball Z fanfiction
by Son Goharotto (son_goharotto@hotmail.com)
Welcome to Dragon Ball Yugure Z, my personal pet project. This is what I like to call a "multi-generational alternaverse epic." Expect a complex story spanning several volumes that are littered with cliff-hangers and titanic battles. DBYZ has been revised in its entirety. While some episodes have merely been ridden of typos, others have been rewritten completely. I'll be starting from the beginning at one episode a day so new readers can join in, undaunted by DBYZ's length, and old readers can review past events. All this is leading up to the new Episode 37, from which I'll try to keep a normal updating pace instead of letting this be forgotten as it once was.
DISCLAIMER: As much as I mgiht wish it not to be, DBZ does not belong to me. It's the property of Akira Toriyama-sama and many others who (unfortunately) aren't me. I'm not trying to make any money off of this and it's just a way for me to show my love of all things Dragon Ball. Well, except maybe GT. Bleah. I is teh poor, so don't sue me.
WARNINGS: As a whole, this series contains mature language (usually in Japanese), graphic violence, brutality, mature situations (non-lemon), and a touch of angst.
NOTES: A liberal amount of Japanese vocabulary is sprinkled throughout, though nothing extremely important is ever said in another language that isn't translated. Mostly just basic Otaku Japanese. I've compiled a list of phrases I use on my homepage here: www.enpitsudo-dojo.com/libjapanese.html.
"dialogue"
""layered voice"" (Fusion, for example)
{alien language}
[thoughts, telepathy, memories]
_stressed words_
*sounds*
~scene change~
Volume I -- The Nagareboshi Saga
Episode 13 -- Is Nagareboshi Immortal!? The Shocking Amazing Transformation!!
Trunks was the first to react, quickly dumping his father onto Goten. Ripping his sword from it's sheath, he whirled and threw it with all his remaining strength. The silver blade flashed in its flight and cut into Nagareboshi's shoulder, who was too weary to evade, for all the good it did.
Goku, just ahead of the group, hurried towards them to hold Trunks back, but was too slow as the younger man shot forward and attacked. Blasting back into Super Saiyajin, the purple-haired warrior delivered a fierce left hook to Nagareboshi's jaw, then spun, ripping his sword from Its body. Swinging the sword around in a wide arc, he brought it down in a slash aimed at the head, but the beast simply caught Trunks' wrists in a vice grip.
""Enough,"" It hissed. Raising Its other hand, Nagareboshi fired a ki wave that enveloped Trunks, slamming him back and into the ground. With the same hand outstretched, It pointed down into the crater left be Trunks' body, over which energy was gathering visibly. ""Such a nuisance." Closing Its fist, the energy condensed and the wide-eyed Trunks had just enough time to scream as it detonated.
"KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Vegeta looked shocked for only a moment before his features contorted into a visage of pure rage. He tried to push Goten away, but the half-Saiyajin would not let him go. Struggling with one hand to hold Vegeta back, "Yamero, jisan! Stay back! It'll kill you!!"
Nagareboshi flared Its aura and shot forward. ""I'll kill you either way!!!" It shouted, flying in for the finishing blow. It wound up a punch aimed at Vegeta and attacked. But at the last second, Goten shoved his guardian out of the way and took the punch right in the back. The last pieces of his fighting jacket shattered, just barely keeping the creature's fist from ramming into the young Son's spine. Goten froze, a stab of pain lancing throughout his body, burning his nerves like fire. He tumbled to the ground in a heap.
"KISAMAAAA!!!!" Vegeta screamed. He struck out at Nagareboshi again and again, inflicting no damage and only wearing himself out more. Giving the prince a sneer of contempt, the creature lifted Its arm and prepared to knock the Saiyajin aside when Goku moved in. He decked Nagareboshi across the face, then flared Super Saiyajin and followed through with the other fist, sending his foe soaring back a dozen meters.
"Get down, lemme handle this!!" Goku shouted in Vegeta's face, trying to get the older warrior to back down. But the prince would have none of it and tried to fight past him. Practically foaming at the mouth, all rational thought was clouded with boundless fury. "....Sumimasen, Vegeta!" Goku said, delivering a swift punch to the kidney. Vegeta's mind snapping to attention from the pain, the apparently confused prince blinked twice and then fell, landing in a heap.
Nagareboshi recovered and straightened out, watching all this from afar. ""So, you would strike down your own allies to get to me? I'm touched,"" It chuckled.
Goku turned slowly, facing his opponent with an icy glare. "Don't misunderstand. I won't let you hurt them anymore." Bringing tightly balled fists to his sides, Goku spoke gravely. "Just you an' me now."
""Yes, no more distractions," the creature agreed. Nagareboshi focused Its power again and streams of jet shot out of Its pores like a tea kettle. The steam surrounded It, but Goku could still feel the beast's power gathering. Beams of light broke through the cloud as Its power topped off. When the light faded, Goku was struck with a sick feeling in the pit of his stomach. Splotches of gray spread over Its body now, but the head and upper chest were pale, normal looking skin. And it had...his face...Gohan's face! Those well-loved features twisted into a foul sneer and Nagareboshi ran a hand through Its new crop of black hair.
In an instant, It advanced and struck, splitting Goku's lip with a vicious cross. The Saiyajin ducked and dodged a spinning backhand, but Nagareboshi clutched Its fists together and brought them down in an overhead smash on Goku's back. Rocked by the blow, Goku fell to the ground and tried to soften the fall with his hands and feet, but they broke through the surface rock and drilled down into the earth.
Having effectively pinned himself to the ground, Goku struggled to get back on his feet. However, Nagareboshi made it first, touching down at the warrior's side. It swung a leg back and kicked, striking Goku in the ribs with enough force to tear him out of the ground. Goku reeled back and Nagareboshi flashed ahead of him. It stood calmly, waiting for Goku to approach, then brought up one foot and kicked out again. The combined forces slammed Goku to a stand-still and he wobbled on his feet. The creature moved in again for another blow, but Goku spun on his toes and brought his hands down in front of his face.
"TAIYOU-KEN!!!" The flash of light blinded Nagareboshi and It reared back, clawing at Its eyes in pain. Taking the opportunity, Goku barreled into It and knocked the shape-shifter down to the ground. Smashing a crater in his haste, the Saiyajin flew up and back, charging his ki between his cupped hands along the way. Knowing the effects of the Sun Fist wouldn't last long, Goku stopped at a sufficient height and charged further.
"KA...ME...HA...ME..."
Nagareboshi roared and rocketed up towards Goku, though still a bit dazed from the Saiyajin's earlier attack. Approaching the warrior, It reached up and seized his neck. With a grip that could crush stone to powder, It squeezed Goku's neck, the man's face already flushed with blood. Even as the beast tried to break his neck, Goku held his ground, further gathering his ki. Nagareboshi quickly became frustrated by Goku's lack of reaction and moved Its face close his. ""What's wrong? Too afraid to fight back?"" It taunted.
Goku gave the creature his patented lop-sized grin and flared his aura. The intense heat surprised Nagareboshi and It loosened Its grip just enough for Goku to vocalize his reply. "HAAAAAA!!!!!!!"
Flattening both hands against his opponent's chest, Goku released the Kamehameha at point-blank range. The explosion was tremendous, throwing Goku back as he emptied his ki in one blast. Nagareboshi's cry of agony was a bitter sweet melody to Goku's ears as the beast was bathed in yet another sparkling blue light. The beam of ki expanded and shot out across the horizon, carrying Nagareboshi with it.
Or so Goku thought.
Taking a moment to get his breath back, Goku was caught off guard as the ki washed over Nagareboshi's singed but otherwise unharmed body. The Saiyajin looked up in shock as the shape-shifter streaked forward and lunged out with a bone-shattering punch to Goku's solar plexus. Goku folded like a cardboard box, his limbs sprawling out wildly and all the breath rushing out of his lungs.
""You fool!"" Nagareboshi screeched. It hammered at Goku again, in the face, blood and sweat flying off his body. ""You can't hurt me!!" Another punch to the chest, fracturing two ribs. ""You will not defeat me!! You cannot defeat me!! YOU WILL NEVER DEFEAT ME!!!!"" It raged, repeatedly pounding Goku's stunned body. Each sentence punctuated by another jarring blow, the beast pummeled away at the Saiyajin, beating him raw.
Suddenly, Goku's body stiffened up. Caught up in Its anger, Nagareboshi became sloppy and Its next punch stopped. The other fist lanced out, but Goku caught that too, straining to hold his foe in place. "Anything is possible," Goku growled. Brining his knees up, the warrior rammed them into Nagareboshi's jaw, then kicked out to the creature's chest. "I won't defeat you!!" Goku shouted, "I'll kill you!!!"
Goku's aura flamed a crackling mix of gold and crimson as he pulled out all the stops. Boosted by the Fist of the Worlds, the Saiyajin tore through the air and clocked Nagareboshi across the jaw. The creature spun with the force of the punch and Goku whipped his leg around in a roundhouse, smashing it across Its back. Pressing the attack, he returned the favor.
"You gotta remember!!!"
WHAM!
"There's one thing that never changes!!!"
WHAM!!
"There's always!!!!"
WHAM!!!
"Someone!!!!"
WHAM!!!!
"STRONGER!!!!"
Goku's body screamed in protest as he pushed himself harder and longer than ever before. Skin raw and bloody, muscles stretched and sore, mind reeling with fatigue, yet he pushed harder still. Harder, faster, stronger. Each blow rocked Nagareboshi's body, tearing rents in Its formerly undamaged body. Clutching bloodied fists together, Goku swung them around and damn near broke them across the beast's face. Nagareboshi flew back and skidded across the ground, digging a wide trench with Its passing. Crashing through boulders, Its momentum was halted only after hitting a mountain, nearly splitting it in two.
Finally, the physical stress took its toll on Goku's body and he let the Kaiou-Ken fade away, slowly easing down to the ground. For a while it was silent, the Saiyajin alone as he tried to ignore the sensation of his muscles burning so he could actually breathe. A chill wind danced across the battlefield, stirring up a small storm of dust and sand. Even as the grit coated Goku's blood-soaked body, the feel of the breeze was like a refreshing dip in a lake, even that small amount of cold enough to help him fight off the burning.
Confident he wasn't going to collapse, Goku stood straight and peered across to the crater. The surrounding area had the appearance of the moon, pock marks--each no smaller than two meters across and upwards of ten--littered the landscape. Even the mighty mountain range that they had begun fighting amidst was now reduced to little more than a few scattered hills. High above, the midday sun beat down on the rocks, a wavering haze obscuring Goku's vision. He peered through it all, watching the area of Nagareboshi's impact, expecting something, anything.
Unfortunately, he wasn't disappointed.
The turf was blown back by an explosion, and Nagareboshi rose up like a wraith from its grave. Goku stepped back into a stance, anxiously awaiting an inevitable attack, but it didn't come. The shape-shifter stepped out of the rubble and onto the flat terrain, just standing there. Grinning.
""Is that really the best you could do?"" It scoffed, the wounds healing themselves even as It spoke. ""I am truly surprised! You gave it your all and it still wasn't enough. You're right about one thing though,"" It continued, strolling across the ground. ""There is someone stronger."" It stopped Its approach, standing face to face with the stunned Saiyajin. ""It's me.""
Words escaped the aging warrior. There was nothing left to say but, "UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Glaring down at Nagareboshi with all his anger and hate, Goku pushed his power up and up and up. Pushing it harder and harder until he felt he would explode. This new rage was seething, permeating, and all-encompassing. Rage that filled his heart and his mind. Rage that leeked from every pore. Rage that only the greatest Saiyajin warrior could fuel themselves on, draw their power from. Rage that made them the most feared warriors in the universe.
And for a moment, Nagareboshi too was frightened.
That wrath exploded from Goku's body like an atomic bomb, the sheer force of his aura flinging Nagareboshi away like a rag doll. For the second time that day, the sky was consumed with fire and lightning. Vegeta may have touched upon this power, but he did not entirely command it. This was the _true_ power that surpasses a Super Saiyajin.
A Dragon Ball Z fanfiction
by Son Goharotto (son_goharotto@hotmail.com)
Welcome to Dragon Ball Yugure Z, my personal pet project. This is what I like to call a "multi-generational alternaverse epic." Expect a complex story spanning several volumes that are littered with cliff-hangers and titanic battles. DBYZ has been revised in its entirety. While some episodes have merely been ridden of typos, others have been rewritten completely. I'll be starting from the beginning at one episode a day so new readers can join in, undaunted by DBYZ's length, and old readers can review past events. All this is leading up to the new Episode 37, from which I'll try to keep a normal updating pace instead of letting this be forgotten as it once was.
DISCLAIMER: As much as I mgiht wish it not to be, DBZ does not belong to me. It's the property of Akira Toriyama-sama and many others who (unfortunately) aren't me. I'm not trying to make any money off of this and it's just a way for me to show my love of all things Dragon Ball. Well, except maybe GT. Bleah. I is teh poor, so don't sue me.
WARNINGS: As a whole, this series contains mature language (usually in Japanese), graphic violence, brutality, mature situations (non-lemon), and a touch of angst.
NOTES: A liberal amount of Japanese vocabulary is sprinkled throughout, though nothing extremely important is ever said in another language that isn't translated. Mostly just basic Otaku Japanese. I've compiled a list of phrases I use on my homepage here: www.enpitsudo-dojo.com/libjapanese.html.
"dialogue"
""layered voice"" (Fusion, for example)
{alien language}
[thoughts, telepathy, memories]
_stressed words_
*sounds*
~scene change~
Volume I -- The Nagareboshi Saga
Episode 13 -- Is Nagareboshi Immortal!? The Shocking Amazing Transformation!!
Trunks was the first to react, quickly dumping his father onto Goten. Ripping his sword from it's sheath, he whirled and threw it with all his remaining strength. The silver blade flashed in its flight and cut into Nagareboshi's shoulder, who was too weary to evade, for all the good it did.
Goku, just ahead of the group, hurried towards them to hold Trunks back, but was too slow as the younger man shot forward and attacked. Blasting back into Super Saiyajin, the purple-haired warrior delivered a fierce left hook to Nagareboshi's jaw, then spun, ripping his sword from Its body. Swinging the sword around in a wide arc, he brought it down in a slash aimed at the head, but the beast simply caught Trunks' wrists in a vice grip.
""Enough,"" It hissed. Raising Its other hand, Nagareboshi fired a ki wave that enveloped Trunks, slamming him back and into the ground. With the same hand outstretched, It pointed down into the crater left be Trunks' body, over which energy was gathering visibly. ""Such a nuisance." Closing Its fist, the energy condensed and the wide-eyed Trunks had just enough time to scream as it detonated.
"KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Vegeta looked shocked for only a moment before his features contorted into a visage of pure rage. He tried to push Goten away, but the half-Saiyajin would not let him go. Struggling with one hand to hold Vegeta back, "Yamero, jisan! Stay back! It'll kill you!!"
Nagareboshi flared Its aura and shot forward. ""I'll kill you either way!!!" It shouted, flying in for the finishing blow. It wound up a punch aimed at Vegeta and attacked. But at the last second, Goten shoved his guardian out of the way and took the punch right in the back. The last pieces of his fighting jacket shattered, just barely keeping the creature's fist from ramming into the young Son's spine. Goten froze, a stab of pain lancing throughout his body, burning his nerves like fire. He tumbled to the ground in a heap.
"KISAMAAAA!!!!" Vegeta screamed. He struck out at Nagareboshi again and again, inflicting no damage and only wearing himself out more. Giving the prince a sneer of contempt, the creature lifted Its arm and prepared to knock the Saiyajin aside when Goku moved in. He decked Nagareboshi across the face, then flared Super Saiyajin and followed through with the other fist, sending his foe soaring back a dozen meters.
"Get down, lemme handle this!!" Goku shouted in Vegeta's face, trying to get the older warrior to back down. But the prince would have none of it and tried to fight past him. Practically foaming at the mouth, all rational thought was clouded with boundless fury. "....Sumimasen, Vegeta!" Goku said, delivering a swift punch to the kidney. Vegeta's mind snapping to attention from the pain, the apparently confused prince blinked twice and then fell, landing in a heap.
Nagareboshi recovered and straightened out, watching all this from afar. ""So, you would strike down your own allies to get to me? I'm touched,"" It chuckled.
Goku turned slowly, facing his opponent with an icy glare. "Don't misunderstand. I won't let you hurt them anymore." Bringing tightly balled fists to his sides, Goku spoke gravely. "Just you an' me now."
""Yes, no more distractions," the creature agreed. Nagareboshi focused Its power again and streams of jet shot out of Its pores like a tea kettle. The steam surrounded It, but Goku could still feel the beast's power gathering. Beams of light broke through the cloud as Its power topped off. When the light faded, Goku was struck with a sick feeling in the pit of his stomach. Splotches of gray spread over Its body now, but the head and upper chest were pale, normal looking skin. And it had...his face...Gohan's face! Those well-loved features twisted into a foul sneer and Nagareboshi ran a hand through Its new crop of black hair.
In an instant, It advanced and struck, splitting Goku's lip with a vicious cross. The Saiyajin ducked and dodged a spinning backhand, but Nagareboshi clutched Its fists together and brought them down in an overhead smash on Goku's back. Rocked by the blow, Goku fell to the ground and tried to soften the fall with his hands and feet, but they broke through the surface rock and drilled down into the earth.
Having effectively pinned himself to the ground, Goku struggled to get back on his feet. However, Nagareboshi made it first, touching down at the warrior's side. It swung a leg back and kicked, striking Goku in the ribs with enough force to tear him out of the ground. Goku reeled back and Nagareboshi flashed ahead of him. It stood calmly, waiting for Goku to approach, then brought up one foot and kicked out again. The combined forces slammed Goku to a stand-still and he wobbled on his feet. The creature moved in again for another blow, but Goku spun on his toes and brought his hands down in front of his face.
"TAIYOU-KEN!!!" The flash of light blinded Nagareboshi and It reared back, clawing at Its eyes in pain. Taking the opportunity, Goku barreled into It and knocked the shape-shifter down to the ground. Smashing a crater in his haste, the Saiyajin flew up and back, charging his ki between his cupped hands along the way. Knowing the effects of the Sun Fist wouldn't last long, Goku stopped at a sufficient height and charged further.
"KA...ME...HA...ME..."
Nagareboshi roared and rocketed up towards Goku, though still a bit dazed from the Saiyajin's earlier attack. Approaching the warrior, It reached up and seized his neck. With a grip that could crush stone to powder, It squeezed Goku's neck, the man's face already flushed with blood. Even as the beast tried to break his neck, Goku held his ground, further gathering his ki. Nagareboshi quickly became frustrated by Goku's lack of reaction and moved Its face close his. ""What's wrong? Too afraid to fight back?"" It taunted.
Goku gave the creature his patented lop-sized grin and flared his aura. The intense heat surprised Nagareboshi and It loosened Its grip just enough for Goku to vocalize his reply. "HAAAAAA!!!!!!!"
Flattening both hands against his opponent's chest, Goku released the Kamehameha at point-blank range. The explosion was tremendous, throwing Goku back as he emptied his ki in one blast. Nagareboshi's cry of agony was a bitter sweet melody to Goku's ears as the beast was bathed in yet another sparkling blue light. The beam of ki expanded and shot out across the horizon, carrying Nagareboshi with it.
Or so Goku thought.
Taking a moment to get his breath back, Goku was caught off guard as the ki washed over Nagareboshi's singed but otherwise unharmed body. The Saiyajin looked up in shock as the shape-shifter streaked forward and lunged out with a bone-shattering punch to Goku's solar plexus. Goku folded like a cardboard box, his limbs sprawling out wildly and all the breath rushing out of his lungs.
""You fool!"" Nagareboshi screeched. It hammered at Goku again, in the face, blood and sweat flying off his body. ""You can't hurt me!!" Another punch to the chest, fracturing two ribs. ""You will not defeat me!! You cannot defeat me!! YOU WILL NEVER DEFEAT ME!!!!"" It raged, repeatedly pounding Goku's stunned body. Each sentence punctuated by another jarring blow, the beast pummeled away at the Saiyajin, beating him raw.
Suddenly, Goku's body stiffened up. Caught up in Its anger, Nagareboshi became sloppy and Its next punch stopped. The other fist lanced out, but Goku caught that too, straining to hold his foe in place. "Anything is possible," Goku growled. Brining his knees up, the warrior rammed them into Nagareboshi's jaw, then kicked out to the creature's chest. "I won't defeat you!!" Goku shouted, "I'll kill you!!!"
Goku's aura flamed a crackling mix of gold and crimson as he pulled out all the stops. Boosted by the Fist of the Worlds, the Saiyajin tore through the air and clocked Nagareboshi across the jaw. The creature spun with the force of the punch and Goku whipped his leg around in a roundhouse, smashing it across Its back. Pressing the attack, he returned the favor.
"You gotta remember!!!"
WHAM!
"There's one thing that never changes!!!"
WHAM!!
"There's always!!!!"
WHAM!!!
"Someone!!!!"
WHAM!!!!
"STRONGER!!!!"
Goku's body screamed in protest as he pushed himself harder and longer than ever before. Skin raw and bloody, muscles stretched and sore, mind reeling with fatigue, yet he pushed harder still. Harder, faster, stronger. Each blow rocked Nagareboshi's body, tearing rents in Its formerly undamaged body. Clutching bloodied fists together, Goku swung them around and damn near broke them across the beast's face. Nagareboshi flew back and skidded across the ground, digging a wide trench with Its passing. Crashing through boulders, Its momentum was halted only after hitting a mountain, nearly splitting it in two.
Finally, the physical stress took its toll on Goku's body and he let the Kaiou-Ken fade away, slowly easing down to the ground. For a while it was silent, the Saiyajin alone as he tried to ignore the sensation of his muscles burning so he could actually breathe. A chill wind danced across the battlefield, stirring up a small storm of dust and sand. Even as the grit coated Goku's blood-soaked body, the feel of the breeze was like a refreshing dip in a lake, even that small amount of cold enough to help him fight off the burning.
Confident he wasn't going to collapse, Goku stood straight and peered across to the crater. The surrounding area had the appearance of the moon, pock marks--each no smaller than two meters across and upwards of ten--littered the landscape. Even the mighty mountain range that they had begun fighting amidst was now reduced to little more than a few scattered hills. High above, the midday sun beat down on the rocks, a wavering haze obscuring Goku's vision. He peered through it all, watching the area of Nagareboshi's impact, expecting something, anything.
Unfortunately, he wasn't disappointed.
The turf was blown back by an explosion, and Nagareboshi rose up like a wraith from its grave. Goku stepped back into a stance, anxiously awaiting an inevitable attack, but it didn't come. The shape-shifter stepped out of the rubble and onto the flat terrain, just standing there. Grinning.
""Is that really the best you could do?"" It scoffed, the wounds healing themselves even as It spoke. ""I am truly surprised! You gave it your all and it still wasn't enough. You're right about one thing though,"" It continued, strolling across the ground. ""There is someone stronger."" It stopped Its approach, standing face to face with the stunned Saiyajin. ""It's me.""
Words escaped the aging warrior. There was nothing left to say but, "UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Glaring down at Nagareboshi with all his anger and hate, Goku pushed his power up and up and up. Pushing it harder and harder until he felt he would explode. This new rage was seething, permeating, and all-encompassing. Rage that filled his heart and his mind. Rage that leeked from every pore. Rage that only the greatest Saiyajin warrior could fuel themselves on, draw their power from. Rage that made them the most feared warriors in the universe.
And for a moment, Nagareboshi too was frightened.
That wrath exploded from Goku's body like an atomic bomb, the sheer force of his aura flinging Nagareboshi away like a rag doll. For the second time that day, the sky was consumed with fire and lightning. Vegeta may have touched upon this power, but he did not entirely command it. This was the _true_ power that surpasses a Super Saiyajin.