Dragon Ball Sj
By Christopher Ryan
E-mail : SSj4_Trunks_1980@hotmail.com

(Note: This fic does by no way completely follow the DBZ story line after the cell games.
I'm creating an alternate reality after the cell games happened. So there may be new
characters, bring in characters already shown during the new sagas to be shown and some
returning character. Also the current characters personalities may vary slightly to show
my own view on them and the names will be to reflect FUNamations dubbing of the show. So
no Son Gokuu will be seen neither will any of the others. Please no bad email if you
don't exactly like how it is.)

"The Letuuz Saga"
Episode 8: "Training has begun, but why is Schala worried?"

Gohan has just entered the Time Chamber, and everyone seems to be very tense, Schala
thought to herself quietly. She ran through a few more tests on Letuuz's ability to do
the Fusion dance all the while her mind was elsewhere. Her thoughts drifted to Gohan, her
son, the possible future of this timeline. She wasn't sure if Gohan could really do it.
If Goku had been there she might have rested a little easier but he's gone, she kept
repeating in her mind. He's already dead and wont be coming back anytime soon. Why was
she hoping that he would turn up, like the knight in shining armor to rescue her and
everyone else like he used to. Its not like Gohan would be the same, he's just a boy, a
boy who is barely becoming a man. Why does it have to rest on the shoulders on such a
young boy, he should be going out to play or going to school like every other child but
not him. Gohan is required to save the world, an almost unthinkable prospect in most
peoples minds. She had to put her faith in him, but he's just not Goku or even Trunks
for that matter. Silent, brooding Trunks, the love of her life. It was practically
yesterday they had met on a distant world, he had been searching for the planet Namek
when he ran across me. Oh the look in his eyes, the pain evident, she hurt whenever she
looked at him. It hurt her just as much to lose him, to that horrible beast Koola, and
after he fought so much to save the world. Finally after all the time spent to bring
everyone back to life, to save the world from the androids and Cell. He was a wonderful
man, a true gentleman and companion. No, she shouldn't think of things like that, the
focus is Koola and his destruction. So she set her thoughts on teaching Letuuz the
proper execution of the Fusion Dance in a small area far from the others gaze.

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At that moment in the Time Chamber, Gohan is going through some routine training
exercises that his father had taught him. Its been a few days since he first entered
the chamber and it already feels like an eternity. Loneliness has set in and he has
some trouble concentrating on what he is doing. Though he keeps going, if he stops
for just a second, Gohan can almost hear his father's voice echoing in the great void
that surrounds him. The tears well up in his eyes, forcing them back he continues his
exercises, still in Super Saiyan form. Its not the same without his father there to
cheer him on when he does well and smile even though he fails.

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Out in the coldness of space, the monster known as Kooler is sitting in his chambers
awaiting arrival on earth. The chilling silence his only companion as he contemplates
the coming events. His long journey will soon come to an end and the monkey will pay
dearly for his crimes, he thinks to himself, but what then, what will I do after the
destruction of this Saiyan. His brother and father are long since dead. Finally an
idea comes to mind. I will just have to take control of my fathers kingdom and rule
the universe, he thinks grinning, since the only one who could even possibly be a
threat will soon be neutralized. Suddenly he lets out a frightful laugh, the sound
echoing throughout the ship, almost scaring his crew out of their wits.

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The day finally draws to a close and the Z warriors eagerly await Gohan's emergence from
the time chamber the next morning. They all fall into a restless sleep, all except Schala.
Her thoughts haunt her and keep her from rest. Silently she stares off into the starlit
sky, imagining Trunks final moments alive. His screams of pain are still fresh as they
are snuffed in an instant. She closes her eyes and the images flood her mind.

"Schala get the hell out of here, you'll be killed", Trunks screams desperately.
"No Trunks, I wont leave your side. Even if it means my own death", she replies
angrily, the tears freely flowing.
"Well, well the monkey-boy and his little mate are still here. Very well, I will
just have to drain the life from your bodies like I did the rest of the universe", Koola
gloats with steel-like certainty.
"No, you wont defeat me. I will kill you with my own hands if need be. You wont
threaten the world anymore", Trunks bellows as he lunges at Koola.

Schala can only scream as Kooler catches Trunks in mid-flight and slams him, with a loud
crunch, into the ground. The blood flows from all around his body. She falls to her knees
besides his lifeless body. His eyes opened in terror as if he saw the devil himself. All
Schala could do is collapse onto him. The realization that he would no longer live.
After the planet Namek was decimated by Kooler and Piccolo was already slain by Koola.
Her beloved would no longer walk the earth or any planet for that matter. She cried
hard, the tears seemed as to have no end. Feeling the hollowness envelope her entire
being. She pledged she'd find a way to bring him back to life or she would just have to
make sure he never is killed in the first place. Fleeing the battle, leaving the remaining
warriors behind. The now grieving Vegeta, Goku, Gohan and Krillin. They couldn't go after
her since Kooler was on the assault once again. She reached Trunks house in a matter of a
few minutes. As Schala landed, she ran straight up to his room, bypassing Bulma's parents
and even Bulma herself. Bulma looked after her and came to realize why she was so
distraught and collapsed to the ground. The only thing that ever made Schala cry was
when Trunks had gotten injured but she never cried like she was at that moment. So Bulma
figured out that Trunks must have been killed in battle. She cursed Vegeta for allowing
it to happen as she lay there, eyes already red from the sudden tears. Schala came to the
door of his room and slowly opened it. Seeing all of Trunks things, she cried even harder.
She slammed the door as she ran into the room and jumped onto Trunks bed. It still smelled
like him, she thought to herself as she hiccupped between sobs.

She opened her eyes very slowly as the tears streamed down her face. It seemed like so
long ago. Soon afterwards, she found Bulma's old plans for a time machine and set to work
building it herself. Of course she couldn't keep the secret, as Bulma soon found out about
it. Seeing this would ease her daughter-in-law's heart, she pitched in and helped her
complete it. Finally the day arrived, though it took a years to build, Schala floated up
to the top of the capsule and set down into the seat. The bubble closed over her and
tearfully waved goodbye to Bulma. As the machine took off into the sky, Bulma
whispered 'Good Luck' then the Time Machine vanished.

Unzipping her pocket, she removed the small capsule that held the Time Machine. She is
finally going to do what she had promised herself and Trunks on that faithful day. She
will see her beloved live again. The sun was beginning to rise up over the horizon. Looking
out at the colors as they swirled all around. The dazzling spectacle of the reds, yellows,
and oranges flooding the no longer black sky. Letting out a sigh, she stands up and goes
to where everyone was sleeping. Most are awake, except for Yamcha and Krillin. Piccolo
was meditating in front of the Time Chamber door and looked as if he hadn't left it since
the rest had went to sleep. He sure loved Gohan, though he didn't show it outright, Schala
could just tell. Smiling, she walked over to Tien. He turned and smiled at her, and patted
her on the shoulder.

"Everything will be just fine, I'm sure of it", he encouraged her, "Things always
seem to work out when you think positive."
"Thanks Tien", she replied laying her hand on his.

Suddenly there was a strange sound emanating from the chamber door. Schala quickly stirred
the rest of the dozing fighters as the rest hurried to the door, hoping that this meant
Gohan would emerge. Finally as Krillin and Yamcha came awake, they ran after Schala when
she took off toward the others. They all caught up in a few moments and stood waiting.
Then the door came open slowly, creaking as it did. A bright light shown from inside,
finally dieing down as figure came to doorway. A slightly beaten up Gohan emerged. Every
glared shocked as they sensed his now power level. Even Schala was shocked, this new
revelation helped to strengthen her belief in Gohan and she smiled at him as he smiled
in return. Then a noise came from Gohan. He just smirked as everyone realized his stomach
just growled. Soon they all sat around a large table and ate a large breakfast. They all,
for a few moments forgot about the danger headed their way and enjoyed life.



Stay Tuned for the next exciting episode of Dragon Ball Sj

On the next episode of Dragon Ball Sj. Gohan has emerged from the Hyperbolic Time
Chamber and seems to be even stronger than before, but will it be enough to defeat
the mighty Kooler? How will this all turn out and will Schala keep her promise to the
deceased Trunks? Find out in the next pulse pounding episode of Dragon Ball Sj !!!


Episode 9: "The Day Is Close At Hand. But Will It Be Enough?"