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 III -- Revelations
Episode 23 -- The Hidden Power Unlocked Again!! God Versus God!!
Goku immediately recognized the dress this strange woman was wearing as Paresu's. But the dark, swirling nimbus that filled her frame also obscured her features and only her glowing, blood red eyes could be seen beyond the mist. Cascading down her shoulders were tentacle-like locks, too brimming with the dusky smog. The overall effect was quite creepy, especially in tandem with the still rising ki Goku sensed from her.
A cold wind swept across the plain far below, the two floating figures completely still, sizing each other up. Finally, the woman spoke first, not with the gentle voice of a human girl, but with an ethereal voice that spoke directly into Goku's mind. [You are the man known as Son Goku?]
"Hai. What have you done with Paresu-chan?" the Saiyajin demaned.
[Of course,] the being replied. [You're connection with this girl would make it obvious I have taken her. But she is merely my pawn. It was always her purpose to become my avatar.]
"Avatar..?" Goku wondered aloud. "Yarou, you just stole her body!!"
[Her body and soul belong to me,] Mikaboshi countered with a flippant wave. [You're all just pawns in our game. Everything in this universe is under the control of the gods. I could have destroyed this girl with but a whim. As it is, I shall use her as a conduit to disprut the fabric of this universe.]
Goku shook his head, confused. This flood of information was giving him a headache. "Well I won't be controlled by you. And I'll take Paresu-chan back," he added, clenching his fists.
[Oh ho, it is to laugh! I am a _god_, you fool! The Lord of Evil and Darkness! I'm sure you can sense the vastness of my power. And it will only grow as my essence continues to be focused into this girl.] Even as Mikaboshi spoke, Goku could see the roiling clouds beneath Paresu's skin growing darker and fiercer. It was true, the being's power was growing faster and faster.
"Iie...I won't stand for this..."
[Like you have a choi--]
"SHUT UP!!" Goku barked. His aura sprang to life as his anger grew, burning gold. "If I hafta, I'll just kick you out of her."
~~~~~
Gale force winds suddenly whipped up out of nowhere, pushing Vegeta back into the two young men just behind him. A blinding golden light flared out just ahead of them, nearly blinding the three men. Vegeta barely managed to cover his eyes in time, shielding his face with his arms.
When the light finally decreased to a tolerable level, Vegeta turned to face Goten and Trunks, both of which were rubbing their eyes to clear the spot away. "I think we're close," Vegeta growled with uncommon humor. He waved them forward and they proceeded again, now a bit more cautious.
What they saw was a truly unsettling scene. Goku hovered, cloaked in golden fire and silver peals of lightning, just in front of another being, looking strangely magical but apparently female. "Nande kuso!? Kakarotto!" Vegeta shot forward towards Goku, but stopped, shocked beyond belief at what he saw.
This close, Vegeta could now see clearly through Goku's aura. He hadn't seen it the first time, but this was the furious power that destroyed Nagareboshi. It was clearly beyond what the prince himself had attained at Vegeta was speechless. He thought he'd surpassed Kakarotto at last, but clearly he was mistaken. The older man gritted his teeth, feeling something between awe and frustration.
Goku turned to face the older Saiyajin, his face contorted in fury. "Stay back, minna!" he said through gritted teeth. "This is my fight!" Vegeta couldn't argue with that, falling back to hover between Goten and Trunks. The two young men were speechless.
The Avatar waved her arm impatiently. [Come then. This is the end and you shall be my first victim Son Goku!] Without further warning, the god in woman's form raised her hand and brought it down in a cutting motion. A wave of paper thin, invisible ki sliced through the air towards Goku, but he merely floated to the side. It passed by him, barely snipping his long mane hair.
The goddess's eye's flashed and she crafted an enormous ki orb that filled the sky. She retreated higher into the air before throwing the giant ki bomb at her foe. Goku up his open palm to the side, a giant disc of ki forming quickly. It produced a whir, similar to that of a buzz saw, as he tossed the disc, cutting the ki orb like a razor. The ki orb split into two halves, each exploding impressively. Though caught between the rushing winds and intense heat, Goku appeared nonchalant.
"Is that all you have!? Muda..." Goku taunted.
[Of course not!] The Avatar launched a barrage of ki bolts across the horizon, then directed them all to converge on Goku. The Saiyajin moved back to give himself space to maneuver. He too raised his palm, but fired nothing. When all of the ki bolts were about to strike, they instead hit a bowl of ki and ricocheted back towards their user.
The ki bolts closed in on the Avatar, but she destroyed them with a giant shield radiating out from her body. Said barrier continued to grow until Goku flew and punched right through it, shattering the attack like glass. The Avatar drew back into a pose that looked suspiciously like a Kamehameha and fired a huge ki beam.
The blast cut through the air, but missed its target. Goku hovered behind the Avatar, his arms crossed confidently. "I guess you don't fight much. You're definitely strong, but like this, Paresu is more of a challenge."
The Avatar's hands shook in fists. [Don't you mock me, you simple little creature.] The goddess' tendril-like 'hair' rose up and lashed out, wrapping around the Saiyajin's arms and legs. One particularly strong tentacle closed around his throat and Goku struggled to keep it from choking him. [Ultimately, you're still just a minor nuisance.]
Avatar swung her head around and flung him down to the ground. Goku crashed through one of the many natural stone towers that dotted the otherwise flat plain. The rocks exploded around him as he cut right down through the middle, finall coming to rest just below ground level. Opening his eyes, he rolled away just in time to avoid having Avatar step on his face. The Saiyajin lept and swung his leg around, but struck another barrier as she raised a hand. Goku got the distinct impression the Avatar was smirking at him, so he pulled his leg back and snapped it forward, the second blow shattering her shield and slamming into the side of her head. The Avatar stumbled and raised her other hand in defense of Goku's follow up attack.
The tall man suddenly felt a giant hand was pressing against his chest as he was pushed away. Goku dug his feet into the ground and resisted the unseen force. Meanwhile, his enemy flicked her fingers at him and another invisible wave rushed towards the Saiyajin, who tried to block by raising his arms in front of him. The wave cut into his forearms and chest, spraying blood on the grass and dirt below. Wincing, Goku saw Avatar raise and hand. He Shunkan Idou-ed away just in time as her powers stripped the earth bare in a blaze of heat.
Goten gasped as his father suddenly appeared in front of him. The way the older man panted made it clear: this level of power, no matter how massive, was difficult to maintain. "Tousan!" Goten said, moving to help the man.
The Avatar looked up in their direction and Vegeta spat. He flattened his palm at the woman and a shining orb of blue ki gathered together. Goku quickly grabbed the prince's wrist and--distracted--the energy was lost. "Iie, Vegeta. Lemme handle this. I hafta find a way to beat that thing without hurtin' Paresu."
"She's lost, Kakarotto," the Saiyajin no Ouji replied, ignoring Goten's pointed glare. "And that thing, whatever it is, is still getting stronger. We have to end this!"
"NO!" Goku barked, pushing him away. "Just stay outta this."
The taller Saiyajin flared his aura and rocketed down towards his opponent. In response, Avatar raised her hands and the wind swirled around her violently. As Goku neared, she aimed a palm at him and the raging winds attacked. They rushed to meet him and struck repeatedly like invisible fists. Unable to see the attacks, Goku had no choice but to Shunkan Idou away, now high above Avatar.
[Let me show you the wrath of god,] the being spoke into his mind. She raised a finger at him, but Goku couldn't tell if she was gathering power for another attack. But everything seemed to get darker and he was surrounded by the rolling tremble of thunder. The Saiyajin turned to an enormous storm cloud had gathered behind him. There was a quick flash from somewhere within it and he was suddenly struck by a bolt of lightening. Shot out of the sky, Goku plummeted down once more in a smoldering heap.
Avatar watched in delight as Goku fell past her, then did a double-take when he suddenly stopped. The Saiyajin's head snapped up and he grinned. "It'll take more than that to kill me!" he said, hand lancing out to grab the front of Paresu's dress. He pulled the Avatar in and kneed her roughly in the stomach, then swung her around and flew down, smashing her into the plain surface. The being cried out, surprised by the pain, and the smokey appearance of the god's intrusion flickered like a bad television screen. He stepped back, watching as the Avatar climbed shakily to her knees. "I was right...you've never fought before."
[SHINEEEEE!!!] the goddess shrieked, raising her hand at Goku.
The Saiyajin quickly grabbed her hand, nearly crushing it in his tremendous grip and the pain wracked her small body. He grinned despite himself. "You're not accustomed to the pain, are you?" Goku picked her up roughly and tossed her into the air, then assaulted the Avater with a barrage of punches. She screamed shrilly and when she finally fell to the ground again, the smoke beneath her skin seemed much thinner. The Saiyajin could actually see Paresu's pained features behind the grayness. "Sorry for doin' this, Paresu-chan."
[You're the one that'll be sorry, you miserable wretch,] Avatar countered as she climbed to her feet again, strength quickly returning as Amatsu Mikaboshi's power continued to flow into her. [Despite your efforts, I am nearly complete.]
"Then I'll end it now," Goku said. He drew back into his famous pose. "KAAAAA... MEEEEE... HAAAAA... MEEEEE... HAAAAAAA!!!!!" The energy beam scorched the air in its passing and struck head on into its target, flowing across the Avatar's body. She convulsed with a horrid shriek, the dark god's power being washed away in the river of blue ki.
When the light faded and the ringing in his ears died down, Goku saw only Paresu lying on the ground. Much of her dress had been burned away and she bore many cuts and bruises over her body. Apparently Mikaboshi's power did not protect her from harm. Satisfied that the evil god had been completely erased from within his student, Goku powered down and pulled off his shirt, wrapping it around the girl. She did not stir, but the Saiyajin was relief was overwhelming to see her still breathing. A silent tear rolled down her cheek and the tall man held her gingerly.
Around them, Vegeta and the teens touched down on the ground. Goten slowly approached, laying a hand on his father's shoulder.
~~~~~
"So where is he?" Paresu asked weakly. She lay in her hospital bed, covered in bandages and casts. She shifted uncomfortably, a bit embarrassed to have three men in her room when she wore nothing but a dressing gown. "Why isn't Goku-sama here?"
Vegeta was staring out the window, not really paying attention to the conversation. He seemed no angrier than usual, but those close to him knew that he was deeply upset. By the door, Trunks rubbed his arm nervously, not trusting himself to speak. Goten sat beside Paresu's bed, his hand holding hers. "He's gone home..." he said dejectedly. "He said he had some thinking to do. About his new power."
Paresu turned her head away from the young man to look out the window. There were no birds in the sky, and though it was cloudless, the sky itself was a dull grey, as if in mourning. "It's not over..." she murmured.
"...Do you think--"
"Iie, iie. The... whatever is gone now. I hardly remember anything about it. But I feel something, deep down. Things are just coming to a head, we'll have to be careful now."
Vegeta turned from the window to regard the youths before him. "We have a lot to do. A lot to prepare for."
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 III -- Revelations
Episode 23 -- The Hidden Power Unlocked Again!! God Versus God!!
Goku immediately recognized the dress this strange woman was wearing as Paresu's. But the dark, swirling nimbus that filled her frame also obscured her features and only her glowing, blood red eyes could be seen beyond the mist. Cascading down her shoulders were tentacle-like locks, too brimming with the dusky smog. The overall effect was quite creepy, especially in tandem with the still rising ki Goku sensed from her.
A cold wind swept across the plain far below, the two floating figures completely still, sizing each other up. Finally, the woman spoke first, not with the gentle voice of a human girl, but with an ethereal voice that spoke directly into Goku's mind. [You are the man known as Son Goku?]
"Hai. What have you done with Paresu-chan?" the Saiyajin demaned.
[Of course,] the being replied. [You're connection with this girl would make it obvious I have taken her. But she is merely my pawn. It was always her purpose to become my avatar.]
"Avatar..?" Goku wondered aloud. "Yarou, you just stole her body!!"
[Her body and soul belong to me,] Mikaboshi countered with a flippant wave. [You're all just pawns in our game. Everything in this universe is under the control of the gods. I could have destroyed this girl with but a whim. As it is, I shall use her as a conduit to disprut the fabric of this universe.]
Goku shook his head, confused. This flood of information was giving him a headache. "Well I won't be controlled by you. And I'll take Paresu-chan back," he added, clenching his fists.
[Oh ho, it is to laugh! I am a _god_, you fool! The Lord of Evil and Darkness! I'm sure you can sense the vastness of my power. And it will only grow as my essence continues to be focused into this girl.] Even as Mikaboshi spoke, Goku could see the roiling clouds beneath Paresu's skin growing darker and fiercer. It was true, the being's power was growing faster and faster.
"Iie...I won't stand for this..."
[Like you have a choi--]
"SHUT UP!!" Goku barked. His aura sprang to life as his anger grew, burning gold. "If I hafta, I'll just kick you out of her."
~~~~~
Gale force winds suddenly whipped up out of nowhere, pushing Vegeta back into the two young men just behind him. A blinding golden light flared out just ahead of them, nearly blinding the three men. Vegeta barely managed to cover his eyes in time, shielding his face with his arms.
When the light finally decreased to a tolerable level, Vegeta turned to face Goten and Trunks, both of which were rubbing their eyes to clear the spot away. "I think we're close," Vegeta growled with uncommon humor. He waved them forward and they proceeded again, now a bit more cautious.
What they saw was a truly unsettling scene. Goku hovered, cloaked in golden fire and silver peals of lightning, just in front of another being, looking strangely magical but apparently female. "Nande kuso!? Kakarotto!" Vegeta shot forward towards Goku, but stopped, shocked beyond belief at what he saw.
This close, Vegeta could now see clearly through Goku's aura. He hadn't seen it the first time, but this was the furious power that destroyed Nagareboshi. It was clearly beyond what the prince himself had attained at Vegeta was speechless. He thought he'd surpassed Kakarotto at last, but clearly he was mistaken. The older man gritted his teeth, feeling something between awe and frustration.
Goku turned to face the older Saiyajin, his face contorted in fury. "Stay back, minna!" he said through gritted teeth. "This is my fight!" Vegeta couldn't argue with that, falling back to hover between Goten and Trunks. The two young men were speechless.
The Avatar waved her arm impatiently. [Come then. This is the end and you shall be my first victim Son Goku!] Without further warning, the god in woman's form raised her hand and brought it down in a cutting motion. A wave of paper thin, invisible ki sliced through the air towards Goku, but he merely floated to the side. It passed by him, barely snipping his long mane hair.
The goddess's eye's flashed and she crafted an enormous ki orb that filled the sky. She retreated higher into the air before throwing the giant ki bomb at her foe. Goku up his open palm to the side, a giant disc of ki forming quickly. It produced a whir, similar to that of a buzz saw, as he tossed the disc, cutting the ki orb like a razor. The ki orb split into two halves, each exploding impressively. Though caught between the rushing winds and intense heat, Goku appeared nonchalant.
"Is that all you have!? Muda..." Goku taunted.
[Of course not!] The Avatar launched a barrage of ki bolts across the horizon, then directed them all to converge on Goku. The Saiyajin moved back to give himself space to maneuver. He too raised his palm, but fired nothing. When all of the ki bolts were about to strike, they instead hit a bowl of ki and ricocheted back towards their user.
The ki bolts closed in on the Avatar, but she destroyed them with a giant shield radiating out from her body. Said barrier continued to grow until Goku flew and punched right through it, shattering the attack like glass. The Avatar drew back into a pose that looked suspiciously like a Kamehameha and fired a huge ki beam.
The blast cut through the air, but missed its target. Goku hovered behind the Avatar, his arms crossed confidently. "I guess you don't fight much. You're definitely strong, but like this, Paresu is more of a challenge."
The Avatar's hands shook in fists. [Don't you mock me, you simple little creature.] The goddess' tendril-like 'hair' rose up and lashed out, wrapping around the Saiyajin's arms and legs. One particularly strong tentacle closed around his throat and Goku struggled to keep it from choking him. [Ultimately, you're still just a minor nuisance.]
Avatar swung her head around and flung him down to the ground. Goku crashed through one of the many natural stone towers that dotted the otherwise flat plain. The rocks exploded around him as he cut right down through the middle, finall coming to rest just below ground level. Opening his eyes, he rolled away just in time to avoid having Avatar step on his face. The Saiyajin lept and swung his leg around, but struck another barrier as she raised a hand. Goku got the distinct impression the Avatar was smirking at him, so he pulled his leg back and snapped it forward, the second blow shattering her shield and slamming into the side of her head. The Avatar stumbled and raised her other hand in defense of Goku's follow up attack.
The tall man suddenly felt a giant hand was pressing against his chest as he was pushed away. Goku dug his feet into the ground and resisted the unseen force. Meanwhile, his enemy flicked her fingers at him and another invisible wave rushed towards the Saiyajin, who tried to block by raising his arms in front of him. The wave cut into his forearms and chest, spraying blood on the grass and dirt below. Wincing, Goku saw Avatar raise and hand. He Shunkan Idou-ed away just in time as her powers stripped the earth bare in a blaze of heat.
Goten gasped as his father suddenly appeared in front of him. The way the older man panted made it clear: this level of power, no matter how massive, was difficult to maintain. "Tousan!" Goten said, moving to help the man.
The Avatar looked up in their direction and Vegeta spat. He flattened his palm at the woman and a shining orb of blue ki gathered together. Goku quickly grabbed the prince's wrist and--distracted--the energy was lost. "Iie, Vegeta. Lemme handle this. I hafta find a way to beat that thing without hurtin' Paresu."
"She's lost, Kakarotto," the Saiyajin no Ouji replied, ignoring Goten's pointed glare. "And that thing, whatever it is, is still getting stronger. We have to end this!"
"NO!" Goku barked, pushing him away. "Just stay outta this."
The taller Saiyajin flared his aura and rocketed down towards his opponent. In response, Avatar raised her hands and the wind swirled around her violently. As Goku neared, she aimed a palm at him and the raging winds attacked. They rushed to meet him and struck repeatedly like invisible fists. Unable to see the attacks, Goku had no choice but to Shunkan Idou away, now high above Avatar.
[Let me show you the wrath of god,] the being spoke into his mind. She raised a finger at him, but Goku couldn't tell if she was gathering power for another attack. But everything seemed to get darker and he was surrounded by the rolling tremble of thunder. The Saiyajin turned to an enormous storm cloud had gathered behind him. There was a quick flash from somewhere within it and he was suddenly struck by a bolt of lightening. Shot out of the sky, Goku plummeted down once more in a smoldering heap.
Avatar watched in delight as Goku fell past her, then did a double-take when he suddenly stopped. The Saiyajin's head snapped up and he grinned. "It'll take more than that to kill me!" he said, hand lancing out to grab the front of Paresu's dress. He pulled the Avatar in and kneed her roughly in the stomach, then swung her around and flew down, smashing her into the plain surface. The being cried out, surprised by the pain, and the smokey appearance of the god's intrusion flickered like a bad television screen. He stepped back, watching as the Avatar climbed shakily to her knees. "I was right...you've never fought before."
[SHINEEEEE!!!] the goddess shrieked, raising her hand at Goku.
The Saiyajin quickly grabbed her hand, nearly crushing it in his tremendous grip and the pain wracked her small body. He grinned despite himself. "You're not accustomed to the pain, are you?" Goku picked her up roughly and tossed her into the air, then assaulted the Avater with a barrage of punches. She screamed shrilly and when she finally fell to the ground again, the smoke beneath her skin seemed much thinner. The Saiyajin could actually see Paresu's pained features behind the grayness. "Sorry for doin' this, Paresu-chan."
[You're the one that'll be sorry, you miserable wretch,] Avatar countered as she climbed to her feet again, strength quickly returning as Amatsu Mikaboshi's power continued to flow into her. [Despite your efforts, I am nearly complete.]
"Then I'll end it now," Goku said. He drew back into his famous pose. "KAAAAA... MEEEEE... HAAAAA... MEEEEE... HAAAAAAA!!!!!" The energy beam scorched the air in its passing and struck head on into its target, flowing across the Avatar's body. She convulsed with a horrid shriek, the dark god's power being washed away in the river of blue ki.
When the light faded and the ringing in his ears died down, Goku saw only Paresu lying on the ground. Much of her dress had been burned away and she bore many cuts and bruises over her body. Apparently Mikaboshi's power did not protect her from harm. Satisfied that the evil god had been completely erased from within his student, Goku powered down and pulled off his shirt, wrapping it around the girl. She did not stir, but the Saiyajin was relief was overwhelming to see her still breathing. A silent tear rolled down her cheek and the tall man held her gingerly.
Around them, Vegeta and the teens touched down on the ground. Goten slowly approached, laying a hand on his father's shoulder.
~~~~~
"So where is he?" Paresu asked weakly. She lay in her hospital bed, covered in bandages and casts. She shifted uncomfortably, a bit embarrassed to have three men in her room when she wore nothing but a dressing gown. "Why isn't Goku-sama here?"
Vegeta was staring out the window, not really paying attention to the conversation. He seemed no angrier than usual, but those close to him knew that he was deeply upset. By the door, Trunks rubbed his arm nervously, not trusting himself to speak. Goten sat beside Paresu's bed, his hand holding hers. "He's gone home..." he said dejectedly. "He said he had some thinking to do. About his new power."
Paresu turned her head away from the young man to look out the window. There were no birds in the sky, and though it was cloudless, the sky itself was a dull grey, as if in mourning. "It's not over..." she murmured.
"...Do you think--"
"Iie, iie. The... whatever is gone now. I hardly remember anything about it. But I feel something, deep down. Things are just coming to a head, we'll have to be careful now."
Vegeta turned from the window to regard the youths before him. "We have a lot to do. A lot to prepare for."