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The New Empire Ch 8: Bad Seed

Two months passed by easy. Bardock came back with the food. More than enough to feed all of the saiyans for at least five years. The entire planet was happy for that. King Gohan was now a god to them. All past kings were just that. Past. Each problem, no matter how small, was dealt with in the most delicate way. No rebellions came. Just an occasional banishment, as usual. Gohan was not stupid. He knew tat Leader's forces were getting stronger with each day, but with his new Gravity room, so was he. He calculated that in a year's time, he would be twice as strong as before.

Gohan also had frequent visits with Supreme Kai and Elder Kai. They were mostly pleasant. Gohan would tell them of what would happen in the future if it was not altered. Elder Kai had given Gohan and his advisors some new techniques that no one had ever heard of. Not even Gohan knew, with his old machine that gave him innumerable techniques. The entire council was happy for this, even Goten…

Goten, well, he became more secret. Using words when only absolutely necessary. He could rarely be seen, even though he was always about. He had become stealthy. Gohan didn't seem to mind much. He knew that Goten was now determined on something, but he couldn't tell what that was. He didn't have an evil aura, so Gohan knew that he was still a good guy. He talked to Gohan from time to time, so Gohan also knew that Goten wasn't mad at him.

Though Goten's problem was strange, Gohan had guessed that it either had to be that Goten was beginning to become a saiyan instinctively, or that he was looking for a mate. Both seemed probable. Goten acted live Vegeta a lot, so that would account for the saiyan part. Also, he would go looking around in the market place, which could mean that he was scouting for a new mate. Whatever the case, Gohan would ask him about it.

Meanwhile, the Saiyan Angels were becoming very strong. Fourteen of them were super saiyans, and two were ascended past that. That was without Gohan, Vegeta, and Goten. They were on their own level. You just couldn't put labels on them in this world. However, there were strong beings like them in the universe as well. It was just a feeling that each of them had.

Back to the Saiyan Angels, the had learned the basics and beyond. Sensing energy, ki attacks, super speed, ect.. All of them had mastered. They were the elite. Everyone knew that. When one of them were walking through town, other saiyans would immediately part and bow, glancing up at their superiority. They all had the same trademark. With exception of the three time travelers, who only wore what they considered their style.

The members wore white saiyan armor with the shoulders coming out( like Vegeta wore when he came to earth for the first time). On the shoulder part, which was gold in color, had small white tribal markings all over them. Their spandex was all black. Finishing it off, they each had a long red cape with the word "HONOR" written in the saiyan language with large, black marks.

Another distinction that they had was that none of them wore a scouter. They had all learned ki sensing and mild telepathy. Scouters were a thing of the past for them. Also, wherever you saw an advisor, you'd see him or her helping another saiyan. As powerful and important as they were, they only cared about protecting their planet and making it a happy place to live.

King Gohan, wore the exact same style of clothes that he wore on his last day at his time. The outfit that resemble his father's so much. The color switch was there, too. Black top shirt, red undershirt. Black boots with red tips that resembled Vegeta's. Instead of wrist bands, he wore black wrap tape. His hair was back to being very long( like Radditz) and still had blue tips on each spike of hair.

Vegeta wore a new outfit that fitted him good( what he wore during the Buu saga, except that it was black) He still wore his white gloves, and his white boots with the yellow tips. The only new addition that he had was that he wore the family emblem as a necklace, showing that he was royalty. Chibi Vegeta wore the same as him.

Goten was different. He still wore fighting clothes, but the were all gothic. Black everything. His hair was still short spikes with two very long purple bangs. His eyebrows were pierced, along with the middle of his bottom lip, which had a spiked ring on it. His shirts were always Tai Chi style, and always had a black muscle shirt underneath. On his arms were the new style of his, which consisted of leather wristbands with spikes on them. On his arms were tattoos of the saiyan words, HONOR, PRIDE, STRENGTH, and WISDOM.

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Now that that is summed up, I can begin with the story! YAY!

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Otherworld

Aurora and Faceless

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Aurora and Faceless were finishing up with their daily duel. While in normal time it had been two months, in this realm it had been close to five years. Faceless had taught Aurora control in every aspect. Her mind was highly disciplined, due to meditation. Her strength was in control, due to her mind. And all this had been accomplished without there being an attraction between the two.

As they finished up, Faceless smiled at her as he knocked her down to the ground. Slowly, he floated down to her and landed by her side, helping her up. When she was fully up, he looked away for a second.

"It's time for you to return to the living world. Can you do that?"

Aurora looked up for a second, then nodded.

Faceless smiled, "That's good. We will return to the living world together. I have already talked to King Yemma. He has arranged for you to be given your life back. By the time we return to the living realm, you'll be a part of it, understand?"

Aurora nodded once again.

Faceless grabbed her shoulder, "Okay, the second we get back, we'll be right next to Gohan. He's the saiyan king that was placed in this time. I told you all about him. Keep some things in mind. He'll know you the second that he sees you. He's your old mentor. Treat him with the utmost respect. He had spent many years in the other timeline preparing you like I had in this time. Also, he is the best saiyan that has ever lived. He cares for his people as much as he loves to fight. Nothing but respect would do him justice."

Aurora nodded once more, taking in everything that her mentor said and placing Gohan in her friends category already. After that had been settled, she felt him grab her shoulder and then the Otherworld faded never to be seen for a good long time.

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Yeah Yeah

Yeah Yeah

Ooooohhhh Yeah

Bad

Yeah

Come clean, 'fess up

Tell all, spill gut

Off the veil, stand revealed

Show the cards

Bring it on

Break the seal

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Planet Vegeta

Gohan's Chambers

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Gohan was almost asleep. Zasha was right by his side, like always. There still had been no sex. Gohan just didn't feel right about it. At least, not yet. But she still laid in bed with him, both naked. There wasn't that much wrong with that.

In an instant, Gohan sat up and looked around in the dark. Someone was there. And they had entered quick. If he could make himself believe it, he would have thought it was instant transmission. His alert eyes had found the intruders, but he still could not see them. Only when Faceless walked over to the lights and flicked them on did Gohan know who was there. Both of the people shocked him.

One, amazingly, was Aurora. Memories of her flooded his mind before he could stop them. Battle scenes, training, and even her laugh had came back to him. He shoved the memories away, noticing that this was not the same Aurora. It must be the one from this timeline. That was almost impossible to imagine, since at this time, Aurora should have been out for anything that could bleed. However, her stance showed calm. Her facial expression showed calm. She was in control.

Getting out of bed, Gohan put on his clothes, eyeing her the entire time. Once clothed, he made his way to her and looked her up and down. Once he was sure that it was her, he relaxed his muscles and shook her hand.

Zasha had stayed silent the entire time, for she was sleeping. (HAHAHA!)

Once Gohan had finished looking at Aurora, he turned to Faceless. Taking in his appearance, Gohan concluded that he was the one who had been training Aurora. That surprised him, considering how weak Gohan had thought he was. Then some stuff entered his mind. It was that which made the most sense, not that much of it did.

Looking Faceless in the eye, he started his opinion, "You wouldn't happen to be the one who gave me the letter, would you?"

Faceless nodded, "A Friend in the Shadows."

Gohan chuckled, "Gee, I guess I'm going to have to start doing background checks for my advisors. So, what would happen to be your real name?"

"People call me Shadow. Those who know me, of course."

"Right, "said Gohan, "My old nickname used to be Shadow, as well. And what, pray tell, is Aurora doing here?"

Shadow closed the gap between him and Gohan a little, "Since I have found that this planet is fit for peace, I have decided that I am needed elsewhere. However, you still need to fill my spot in the advisor's members if I leave. A strong ally. One you can trust with your life. Who better than Aurora?"

Gohan nodded, "So, you're leaving?"

"After tonight, yes. I was hoping to talk to you privately before I depart."

Gohan smiled, "Absolutely."

Gohan exited the door, followed by Shadow. Aurora was told to wait in Gohan's room and inform Zasha of what was going on if she awoke.

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(Ladies and Gentleman, step right up and

see the man who told the truth)

Swing the noose again

Peirce the apple skin

You bit more than you need

Now you're choking

On a bad seed

On a bad seed

Ahhh choking

Let on, load off

Confess, cast off

At the mercy, the cat is out

Drop the disguise

Spit it up,

Spit it out

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Planet Vegeta

Royal Garden

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Gohan and Shadow walked side by side, both had their hands behind their backs in a polite manner. Gohan was the one to speak first.

"So, you are like, a spy or something?"

Shadow nodded, "A spy for myself. I am old. Too old. I have infinite time on my hands and I need something to occupy myself with."

Gohan chuckled, "An immortal. So, on a more comedic note, did you spy me in the shower?"

Shadow raised an eyebrow, then let out his own chuckle, "No, that was a forbidden zone. Heh, on my request as much as yours."

Gohan smiled, "That's good. The vigilante of my advisors looking at me would have been not too good. So, who are you really? I know your name, but not much more."

Shadow nodded, "Well, at first I was a human from a different dimension. A dimension where everyone knew you. A popular television show was made about you. Every adventure you were on, people watched. Anyway, I was a normal person who only wished that I could make a difference against people with sick problems. People killed each other all of the time. Prostitution, drugs, and affairs were just a fraction of the things wrong. One time, I wished that I could make a difference so hard that the next thing I knew I was in the dimension where you all were real. It took a while to notice, but soon I was looking for the dragonballs. After I had found them, I made a two wishes. One wish was to be a saiyan. Once I was one, I felt that I was strong enough to make every difference that I wished. The next wish I made was to become an immortal. Now I had time.

"Once that was done, I immediately departed for the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. While I was there, I trained for so many years, I would be able to tell you exactly how old I am. I think that it comes close to a hundred years. By the time I had decided to depart, I was of infinite strength. Something happened, however. Being as strong as I was, my entire being was split in half like Piccolo. One half was good. The other, evil. Each had half of the original strength of the first me. I am the good, and the evil part of me is somewhere. I don't know where. Still, with that strength, I was transformed into half-angel. That is why I am able to travel dimensions among other such things. And that should basically sum up what I am. I travel dimensions, making the pure, just like this one. However, you are doing a pretty good job of that yourself."

Gohan looked dumbfounded, "Wow. That's…. wow."

Shadow smiled, "I know. I know that there are some more things that you wish to know, but I must leave soon."

Gohan nodded, "Will you be back?"

"Perhaps," said Shadow, "Most likely when you need me most. Well, I have to go. Take care for everyone for me, will you?"

Gohan nodded, "Farewell, Shadow. May you be successful for whatever you wish to do."

Shadow nodded before completely disappearing. Gohan stood still for a moment before heading to his Gravity Room. It would be a waste of time to try to sleep. He was too excited. Gohan sent a message to Aurora to come join him. He got an answer back that should would be there. It was time for Gohan to test out her skills.

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The Next Day

Planet Vegeta

Gohan's Chambers

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Gohan walked into his bedroom to see Zasha just barely waking up. Aurora slowly making herself visible through the door. She was still feeling a little awkward around Gohan. However, during the battle that she had with him, she felt like he was her best friend.

Gohan walked over to his bed to see Zasha stretching her arms and legs accompanied by a loud yawn. He smiled slightly, already feeling better for what he was about to do. He sat down at the edge of his bed until she looked at him.

"Hi," said Zasha, still rubbing her eyes, trying to clear her vision up.

Gohan smiled, "Hey. Good morning."

"So, what's up?"

"Well," said Gohan sheepishly, "Do you remember when we talked about being forever young and never dying?"

Zasha smiled, "Of course. If only…."

Gohan chuckled to himself, "Get dressed."

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Five Minutes Later

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Gohan smiled at Zasha and Aurora as he put a hand on each one's shoulder. Zasha raised an eyebrow, but never had the time to question. In an instant, they were off the Planet Vegeta.

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Earth

Kami's Lookout

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Gohan and the other two walked along the side of the lookout. Aurora and Zasha looked skeptical at how the place could be floating around in midair, but acted normal, since Gohan seemed to completely ignore the fact. Gohan also seemed to ignore everything. All except for two people that were slowly making their way towards them.

Zasha read their ki levels, "Gohan, do you want me to take care of them?"

Gohan shook his head and walked out to greet the two. Aurora and Zasha stayed behind.

The elder of the two stopped dead in his tracks, "Who are you and what are you doing on my lookout?"

Gohan smiled, "Well, no hello? Never mind. I am Gohan, the new king of Planet Vegeta."

Kami gasped, "Planet Vegeta. Well, you are not welcome here, destroyer of worlds."

"Let me explain," Gohan started, "I have a very good story to tell, and you would do well to listen before making any rash decisions."

Kami looked at Mr. Popo and then back at Gohan. He nodded.

Gohan took this as his cue, "Well, as most say, it all begins with…."

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Two Hours Later

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Kami had his jaw drop to the ground, "What is the name of? How could that be possible? That's the most! Dammit! I don't want to fuse with Piccolo!"

Gohan fell to the ground, getting back up, "Well, since you now know what I know, may I use your dragonballs to make my wish come true?"

Kami used his staff to whack Gohan over the head, "Of course, you can, Gohan. It seems that in the future we will owe much to you."

Gohan backed away, "Riiiigggghhhhtttt!"

Kami smiled. That was it for Gohan. He was just too freaked out. Immediately, he flew off of the Lookout and headed down to Earth. Using his very high senses, he located the dragonballs without much difficulty, except for Aurora and Zasha asking his constant questions.

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Earth

Desert

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Gohan put the gathered dragonballs on the ground and stood back. Aurora and Zasha looked at him, but looked back at the dragonballs when Gohan motioned to them. Gohan spread his feet in the dirt.

"Arise, Shenron!"

Suddenly, with a burst of light, a dragon of gigantic proportion spewed from the dragonballs. Aurora and Zasha promptly fainted at this point.

Once the dragon was fully restored, he glared down at Gohan, "You, who has awoken me, tell me your one wish so I may return to my slumber."

Gohan clapped his hands together, "Shenron, I know this wish may take great effort from you. For this, I apologize. However, I wish that the members of my council, Saiyan Angels, and all who shall enter in the future, to be eternally young at the saiyan age of twenty."

Shenron glared, "You weren't joking about this taking great effort. However, it shall be done."

The dragonballs cast out to every part of the world, awaiting their next rendezvous.

Gohan stood silent as he felt the magic take affect in his body. Not much physical change, but he now felt better than he ever had felt before. In fact, he felt invincible.

Gathering up the unconscious Zasha and Aurora, he used instant transmission to take them back to Planet Vegeta. Gohan had a feeling that he would be hearing some protests.

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(And now, what you've all been waiting for,

I give you He Who Suffers The Truth)

Swing the noose again

Peirce the apple skin

Yeah, you bit more than you need

Now you're chokin'

On the bad seed

Chokin' on the bad seed, Yeah

Off the vieil

Stand revealed

Bring it on

Break the Seal

At the mercy

Cat is out

Spit it up

Spit it out

Spit it up

Spit it out

Spit it out NOW

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Planet Vegeta

Room of the Advisors

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When Gohan and the two girls returned, they were instantly bombarded with questions. Each member had something to say about their transformation. Some were good, some weren't.

Once Gohan had explained what had happened, the advisors immediately asked that their spouses and such were made the way that they were. Gohan gave in to their request. He announced that all loved ones were to be now considered the silent members of the Saiyan Angels, as long as they resided on Planet Vegeta during this time. Even as he said the words, the magic was spreading throughout the room into the next room, which contained the families of the original members.

Now, there were so many saiyans that would live forever if the were strong. This was not Gohan's original plan, but he still had gotten what he wanted. The Saiyan Angels would live on forever. It was luck that helped him, for no person made eternally young was below the age of ten. Seriously, what would happen if a baby had the body of a twenty year old?

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Later that Night

Royal Garden

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Gohan sat around his favorite bunch of plants. He wasn't looking at them, but only thinking about what the day had held for him. He was starting to think that he had made the wrong decision. He had forced so many people to be something that they might not have wanted.

Gohan was too busy thinking, that he didn't hear the footsteps of a young man. It wasn't until the man cleared his throat, did he turn around and acknowledge who the person was.

A twenty year old Goten.

Goten nodded his head, "Thanks."

Gohan smiled, "No problem. What will you do with your time now?"

Goten smiled back, "Open the portal for me, please brother."

Without a second thought, Gohan turned and screamed, opening the portal for the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

Goten nodded, "See you sometime."

Gohan grinned, "I may join you sometime."

"I look forward to it." said Goten as he entered the portal.

Once Goten was gone, the portal closed, leaving Gohan to himself. Already, he was feeling better.

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At the mercy

Solo

(Swing the noose again, Peirce the apple skin, you bit more than you need, choking on the seed)

Swing the noose again

Peirce the apple skin

Yeah you bit more than you need

Ohhh you're chokin' on a

Chokin', chokin', chokin' on a bad seed

Chokin' on a bad seed, Yeah

Off the vieil

Stand revealed

Bring it on

Break the Seal

At the mercy

Cat is out

Spit it up

Spit it out

Spit it up

Spit it out

Spit it out NOW

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End Chapter

Next Chapter: Don't Tread On Me

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