Ok and welcome everyone to another installment of 'A Saiyan against the world' and I gotta say that the reception for this has been pretty good, I'm really happy for that! I wanna say thank you to everyone who has said great and positive feedback and criticisms as I really do want to build upon and expand my story telling, if you think I'm doing too much or too little then please say. I want this story like my other one to be good, fun, and interactive with you, the readers.
Your opinions do matter as I am making it not just for me but also to those who enjoy it.
But enough about that, let's get on with the nitty gritty and see you guys at the bottom!
Time and space.
The intricacies and wonders behind both concepts have always been a subject of great debate and speculation among all sentient beings throughout the ages. Truly, the two were convoluted affairs most mortals couldn't even begin to comprehend beyond their most basic facets; their primordial, far-reaching roots intertwined as one, spreading deep into the very foundations of reality itself. Just as those forces were all-powerful and unyielding, in some cases, they needed to be malleable, for they had the need to accommodate and adapt to the inherent, incessant evolving chaos that existed within the infinite universes it harbored.
Somewhere out there in the vast cosmos, one of the many untold and forgotten stories was coming to life
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A deep wound exploded out and into the singularity, and with the obstruction out of the way, the pull of the void surged forth to grasp everything around it with unrivaled fury, especially focusing on that which had forcefully roused it into being.
One moment the fatigued and badly injured body of Goku was there, and the next, it simply ceased to be. Wisps of elongated, disassembled matter faded into nothing, as everything in the area—including light—was swallowed by the eternal penumbra within the ravenous wormhole. Erupting out of the other side shaped like a stringy, pinhead-sized, developing glimmer of light, Goku's unraveled form then twinkled back into existence. The forceful reassembly made its forward momentum soar to sub-light speeds, impelling it into a wild, uncontrollable, spiraling tumble through the vortex.
Arcing lines of ghastly lightning lashed out of the tunnel-like structure, occasionally impacting Goku's crimson silhouette outline with a spectacular blaze of sparks. Going against the laws of nature by remaining active, the mortal shifted in size erratically, threatening to collapse upon itself at a moment's notice. Every so often, when the vortex's intermittent shrinking and twisting occurred at a rate faster than the Saiyans body could adapt to, the circulating blood, blood vessels, internal organs and other extremities would skirt and bounce itself in the host body. However all this was protected and maintained by a Glitter-like string of fiery energy trailed behind him as the protective outer layer as a shield. Mostly likely his God powers still being active.
If it were to waver at these critical moments, there was a very real possibility the trip would end abruptly.
Permanently.
It was during one of these struggles with a significant collision in the boom tube that Goku's body was jolted hard to the left. His heavy eyes fluttered open, feeling irrationally flustered by his lapse of awareness. After the sudden portal-warp had discharged a bone-jarring boom right out of its innards, everything had gone straight to hell.
He let out a pathetic, pained groan, partially coming to his senses as one moment he was in a struggle, the next he was going through a boom tube. Thoughts scrambled and eyes still fighting him to remain open, he merely managed to right himself into a more comfortable position against the stream, if that's even possible, in the boom tube before his body slackened again and passing out with the effort.
After another obscure gap in time, the rattling dwindled to bearable levels, easing some of his constant achings. Distancing itself from the crude, explosive rupture it created, the timeship eventually found itself shifting into a less volatile, stable sector of the spiraling vortex.
With all of the erratic bursts of light dimming to manageable levels, his pupils were then able to adapt to the point that he could see properly again. Still rather disoriented and exhausted, he breathed out a worn out sigh, settling for lazily watching the enigmatic and entrancing wisps of hyper-extended light and lightning that flew past the ship, the tone of his skin flickering with the respective array of colors as they shot by. Deadly, but so beautiful.
He let out a barely repressed yawn. How was something so breathtaking and lethal lulling him to sleep? Frazzled and with his drowsiness worsening, Goku couldn't help it but embrace the urge to doze off, dropping his head back. It didn't take him much longer to succumb to the temporary reprieve in the form of uneasy, shaky sleep.
While dozing off to his sweet reprieve, what he didn't expect was to be taken to his final destination in this never ending journey. While on his fixated path, another wormhole opened up in his predestined path and without any resistance consumed his entire being. Transporting the Saiyan to who knows where, what time period, or even if he's strong enough to take care of himself.
However one thing is for certain, a new adventure is coming to the Super Saiyan, Son Goku.
The boom tube that transported the Saiyan known as Son Goku opened up to a seemingly unhibabited planet with a scorching red and orange surface as he plummeted to the ground from the stratosphere. The still unconscious Saiyan was in for a rude awakening as the closer he got, the more the ground below seemed to better define itself as it's jagged and rough surface to his unconscious form.
500 feet
He descended closer to the ground as his unkempt hair flew about and any article of clothing on his upper torso tore itself apart and left him almost naked except for his torn pants, boots, and wristbands that refuse to leave.
300 feet
The lacerated wounds opened up more and expanded. Making it deeper and wider than it originally was, like a crevasse to a canyon. His own crimson blood leaked out and from every open orpheus, and any residual Super Saiyan God quickly dissipated and mixed with the Saiyans blood, creating the illusion of embers coming out of him.
100 feet
With a resounding boom as flesh met with rock, the comatose Saiyan landed with a tremendous amount of force and caused the ground below to collapse in itself and form a deep crater. Not that Goku wasn't used to it but when he's at death's door, it hurts like hell. A miniature dust cloud of sorts formed around him from the impact and eclipsed his vision for a little bit. The dust settled and turned his head up to the sky, trying to get a glimpse of what brought him to this new place.
The fatigued martial artist saw a portal high in the sky, to be honest he could make it out as one because of its circular shape and its contrast with the color to the sky. Regardless of his wounds, Goku knew he needed to get back and restore everything back to the way it was. His family needed him, his friends needed him, his world needed him now more than ever. Goku grit his teeth and clutched to any hard surface that would act as a crutch of sorts.
He began pushing himself back up and tried regaining his balance, however this proved to be a fruitless endeavor as the Saiyan collapsed again face first into the ground. He was barely able to view the portal high in the sky through his messy, manned hair until the gateway collapsed in itself and disappeared from view from Goku. The defeated and lone survivor's almost nonexistent voice was only audible to himself saying "no… co… come… back…" as he closed his eyes and inevitably waited for his time to come.
The Saiyan known as Goku was now alone, venerable, and fatigued.
No going home.
No family or friends to go back to.
It's just him against the world now.
In outer space in sector 0 was a plant housing some of the strongest beings in the universe, these beings dawned a green and black bodysuit with a logo shaped to look like a ring with two walls horizontally covering the top and bottom portions of the ring. And with the outfit, each person on this planet also poses an emerald green ring on some part of their body weather it be a finger, tendril, or some other appendage to distinguish this universal fact. Each ring bearer is predisposed to garnish this outfit, regardless of their race's body composition. These beings are known as the Green Lanterns, a sort of space police force who represent the ideals of hope and justice across the universe.
There are approximately 3,600 space sectors, with each lantern inhabiting and protecting a sector, meaning there are 3,600 lanterns. However there so happens to be some back on the planet in sector 0 known as Oa to the lanterns. On the planet there's a group of lanterns currently in the mess hall and eating their fill.
At one of the many tables was a hulking alien towering over 8 feet tall with mahogany colored skin, he has a brutish bulldog like face with red eyes and black irises, which complimented with his tough personality. This is Kilowog, a member of the Bolovaxian race from planet Bolovax Vik. Kilowog was scarfing down plate after plate of food without a care in the world "mmhmm, gu'd stoff."
"Seems you haven't changed, huh Kilowog." Said someone who was across the Bolovaxian.
The giant stopped eating for a moment to look at the person who was addressing him. Kilowog instinctually new who said it by the tone of his jovial and sarcastic remark in how he ate. "Ahh Jordan, well if it isn't my favorite Poozer from sector 2814, what can I do for you."
"Really Kilowog, what did I do this time?" Asked the lantern known as Jordan, his full name being Hal Jordan as he was approaching the other a tray in hand. He was a human with brown, sleek, tangible hair with a well defined jawline. He was also a member of the green lantern corps and one of the core's greatest members. Dawning the same generic coal black and forest green bodysuit uniform except he has a green mask over his eyes and has white gloves and boots. All the while the symbol of the corps is embedded in the center of his lean and muscular chest.
"I just get back from Earth and I'm already bullied, I'm honored," said Hal as he set his tray down and sat with his long time friend "never change big guy."
"Oh trust me, I don't plan on changing. Besides me, what are you doing back here? I thought the Earth needed you? And why are you in the commissary with a tray of food, I thought you hate this stuff." Asked Kilowog in rapid fire succession, what was this, 20 questions?
"Everything is fine back on Earth. Well, I wouldn't say everything is fine. But Nothing like me to fix whatever issue back in my sector."
"And by fix, you mean totally making the situation worse."
"Good to see that sense of humor of yours hasn't changed. And as for the tray, I got it for you. Here ya go big fella." As he passed the tray over to Kilowog. Not that Kilowog would object to getting more food for free but something was amiss, there has to be a catch. "Free food, huh. And what did you do this time? Break the nose of another Vice Roy? Or perhaps try to hit on a senator's daughter?"
"Hey that Viceroy was a piece of shit who was using his diplomatic immunity to cover up slave trafficking reign! And the other one, well, she hit on me first." Too which Hal was quite giddy about because his farewell gift was certainly a treat, she had nice lips. But to get back on topic, "but I did get called back by The Guardians, and so-"
"Oh now I get it, you want me to cover you in whatever scheme you're going to do or fix your situation, and expect me to bail you out?" Said the giant alien.
"You know me so well Kilowog." Jokingly said Hal as he gestured over to The Guardians headquarters.
"Hmph, like I'll go and defend your sorry ass again. No way, this time you're going solo pal."
"How the hell did I get myself into this again?" Asked the defeated and bewildered Bolovaxian as he along with Hal were standing in front of their leaders known as The Guardians. These beings were light blue in skin saturation, posed dark green irises and withered white hair with each member having a different hairstyle. Dawning a dark red robe with the corpses emblem embedded in the center, these beings being the first lanterns and one of the strongest beings in the universe.
"Greetings green lantern of 2814, Hal Jordan of Earth, a report of your findings of the yellow lantern known as sinestro? Where you able to locate and detain the rebellious lantern?" Said ganthet who said with such tranquility and humility in his voice.
"Yes, I have located his whereabouts. Unfortunately he escaped when he tried to kill a person very near to me. So now I am assembling a stri-"
"Emergency! Emergency! There has been a huge power spike of unknown origin in sector 0674!" Said a lantern by the name of Salaak, he came into the briefing with urgency that he stumbled on his words. Certainly piqued everyone's interest. Especially Kilowog since that was his sector that he was in charge of protecting. "The reading-th-their off the charts-nothing like I've ever see! The scale of it's power is able to destroy a galaxy, maybe more!?"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, calm down there Salaak. Take a breather or two and explain what's going on?" Said Hal as he tried to regain Silacs composure.
"Ok, ok. On the nav computer, there was an energy signature that I couldn't read off its primary power nor was I able to identify the construct or perhaps even the being that was producing that level of power. I fear it may be a threat to not just the corpse, but to the entire universe."
"What! Who the hell would be in my sector causing a ruckus! When I get my hands on them-"
"Calm down there big guy, we still don't know what this is or what it's intentions are, for all we know, it could be a cry for help or an innocent bystander." Argued Hal about the predicament that they're now in, looks like they have two problems to deal with.
"Oh yeah, and what if it happens to be sinestro!? What then? Or worse, another enemy that we also have to deal with, now fighting on two fronts?" Debated Kilowog who thought the worst might come to pass. Hal is usually optimistic about these sort of things which is reassuring but sometimes when they're the latter, it's usually the worst kind.
"Well let's just hope that they're not our enemy, and if they are, we'll deal with them like always." Said Hal with an upbeat attitude about it, just take it one step at a time. "Salaak, what planet was the signature discovered on?"
"It was on a giant, red, planet known as Anaxes. It's a barren world with no life of any kind, it's surrounded by two red suns with a scorching temperature of over 250 degrees… this is weird? The readings are now going down at an incredible rate. As if it's dying or-"
"Ok, thanks Salaak. Let's go Kilowog." Conducted Hal as he sprinted out of the briefing and went out towards the hanger bay to board the lantern interceptor, ignoring Salaaks last statement about the energy signature.
"Alright some action!" Shouted Kilowog as he swiftly followed his friend close behind.
"Wait! We are still-huh. Never mind," Appa Ali Apsa said as his request was drowned out by the lanterns in a hurry. "Those two are very much troublesome, why must we continue to deal with Hal Jordan of Earths shenanigans. He'll be the death of us one day."
"Because his ingenuity and quick thinking is what saved the lanterns over and over again. If it wasn't for him, none of us would still be here after Sinestro's first assault." Countered Ganthet to Appa Ali Apsa's claim of Hal being more of a nuisance than an actual acolyte of the corpse. He's taking a liking to Hal adventures and believes he can always finish a job, no matter the obstacle.
"Maybe so, but he shows no respect to us nor does he follow regulations and proper procedures. He thinks he can flaunt his power, revel in his authority and ignore our orders." Creased out Appa Ali Apsa to
"Regardless if he obeys our regulations, he is still one of our best lanterns to date. I'm sure whatever is happening in sector 0674, those two will be able to quell any possible insurrectionist, criminal organization, or even the ploy of Sinestro." Commented Sayd of Hal's notable accomplishments throughout his time in the corpse.
"Why must you be right Sayd," Responded the apprehensive but strict Guardian, "guess we have no choice but to trust lantern 2814 once more." Said Appa Ali Apsa.
"That lantern has a name Appa Ali Apsa," said Ganthet to his former guardian on the right, "his name is Hal Jordan."
The two green lanterns in the interceptor were quickly arriving at their destination to Anaxes, their green lantern rings refueled and ready for combat. "So why did we have to take the interceptor again? My sector isn't that far from Oa?" Asked Kilowog to Hal.
"Because we don't know what we're dealing with, remember. Besides, we could use the extra fire power. Or what if there are casualties that need our help?" Retorted the human to his alien friend. Both Kilowog and Hal Jordan reached the giant, red, barren planet in which the energy spike was detected. Leaving the ship on autopilot and on standby, the two lanterns walked to the hull and opened its landing hatch.
"Alright Kilowog, you know how it goes. Report in if you find anything."
"Yeah, yeah I got it, but you better report in first, something tells me you'll find whatever we're looking for first and take all the glory, as usual."
"Thanks for finding so highly of me." Said Hal as he quickly encompassed in a dark green outline and sped off flying, traversing through one half of the planet while Kilowog went and scoured the other half. The two would meet up later if necessary in case they couldn't find the original source.
Hal activated his ring saying "ring, do a orbital radius search for any life forms on the planet." To which the ring responded and a bright green glow was emitted from Hal's ring and did a planetary scan of the section that he was covering. Not to his surprise, the ring detected a nearby life form about south west from his current position "life form detected, life form detected. Body of unknown origin 158,962 miles away from current position."
"Huh, an unknown life form? That can't be right, the ring knows what The Guardians know and they know everything? It might be busted again, I'll check a diagnostic when getting back to Oa." As the lantern from Earth quickly sped off to locate this unidentifiable being, regardless if they have good intentions or a mishap of some kind, he will bring them back for questioning.
Hal looked down as he neared to the spot where his mysterious target was and called for his partner in crime "Kilowog this is Hal, I found reading but it's feint."
"I'm already on it." Said Kilowog as he called off the transmission and flew to Hal's position, and Hal looked towards the ground, seeing only red.
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And then red.
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And more red.
"Red, red RED!? Where the hell is this guy supposed to be anyways? Or gal? Whatever that's not important. What I need to- wait, I think I see him?" As the human green lantern was able to spot light peach skin just off the Corner of his eye and swiftly descended down to the ground where his mysterious perpetrator was.
Hal got a good look at his target as he appeared to be… human? That can't be right, how is a human all the way in sector 0674? The planet itself is unsustainable of harboring life, let alone being able to breath perfectly fine. Besides, earth's technology hasn't advanced far enough for travel of this scale to be possible and meta humans can't breath in space? At least the ones he knows. He's not sure if this supposed Superman can breathe in space.
And this guy's physic is truly an impressive one at that, looks like the guy doesn't have any fat on him at all, dare say it might even surpass the likes of the Man of Steel himself. Too bad it's covered by all the bruises, lacerations and mangled to hell. And the mysterious power output that was detected here, maybe some kind of fight took place? Just what happened here to be in this position to begin with?
Hal didn't have time to ponder though as the stranger was bleeding out and had to act fast. He Quickly put up a green bubble around the fatigued Saiyan to make sure he's at least able to breath and quickly booked it to the interceptor "This doesn't make any sense? None of this is adding up, how is a person all the way out here? And what of the energy signature that was detected, no buildings or structures of any kind, did he cause it to happen?"
"Hey Hal, what you got there," as Kilowog quickly pulled up from behind and checked what's inside the bubble "oh woah! Is that an earthling in my sector? H-how can that be?" Said Kilowog as he turned to the resident human in charge of this expedition.
"To be honest, I don't know, but if we want answers then we're gonna have to keep him alive to find out." Said Hal as the two lanterns quickly boarded the interceptor and Hal put their new captive in the medical holding cell, while Kilowog quickly manned the ship and flew back to Oa for better medical treatment.
Hal put the Saiyan on the table and put on a respirator and tried to clean up any wounds that he can but his limited experience can only do so much. However this guy's healing factor certainly helps, whatever he is he isn't human, that's for sure.
It was cold.
The room was cold, that's all the Saiyan was able to unconsciously feel as he still asleep. Luckily for him, he had a blanket covering his rehabilitating body. Bandages, compression rolls, and an IV bag was hooked onto him to his right arm.
But as the cold was settling in, the warrior began to awaken himself and open his one good eye to take in the situation and scat around the room. Ok, he sees that he's in a green room with little furniture except for the medical equipment that's needed here, a couple of chairs and a table, with a door to his right side and one in front of him, mostly likely the exit and bathroom he thought.
And to left to him was a a window looking out to city, giant green skyscrapers with people in green suits flying through the air. Man, people here really love their green. However he noticed they seemed to be from different species with some of them being human looking while others look completely alien to him. Just where did he end up?
Then all his memories came flooding in all at once like a light bulb being turned on, what happened, how he got on the planet before.
...And what happened to Earth…
Beerus took them away from him, he needed to get back and look for the Dragonballs again. Besides, it's not like he hasn't had the Earth destroyed before. Hopefully he can master this new Saiyan God power within that time.
Except the Earth is destroyed now thanks to him. But the Dragonballs on New Namek are still active! If he could get in touch with Mori and tell him about Beerus and his rampage, Mori will have to help then. First, he needs to know where he is first.
And a place to get some food.
Goku sits up on his bed and lays his back against the as he comfortably can. His energy is still depleted so he couldn't move all that well, but he needed to move fast if he wanted to beat Beerus to New Namek, he'll have to thank the residents of this planet later. The Saiyan tried to get out of bed by clutching onto the bedside handle and move but stopped and laid back again when he realized he was just in one of their patient gowns, green huh. Jeez they really love their green. He needed a new set of clothes but if he can get to New Namek, they wouldn't mind letting him borrow a pair.
Goku brought his middle and index finger to his forehead and concentrated as hard as he can in the direction towards New Namek only to sense that there was nothing there, in fact, there were no celestial bodies in that area as far as he could sense. It's like it disappeared without a trace… oh no, did Beerus already figured out where New Namek was? That can't be right, he shouldn't have that type of information?
Goku tried again to look for planet Yardrat and where it was located, to find success as it's still there. Or, at least should be, he couldn't figure it out but there definitely is a planet near that area with life but it felt malicious. Like the planet was like no man's land, lawlessness was the rule and anything goes. Did Beerus hit him so hard that he can't figure out his right's from his left's anymore? None of this was adding up, what happened between the time he was knocked out to now, before he could confirm something, Goku felt a couple of energy signatures coming to his room.
Hal and Kilowog were walking towards the room where they held the wounded Saiyan and check up on their usual routine checkup. They found activity of him responding and brain activity going up, meaning there new friend would be waking up soon. Might as well greet him and get to know the new guy.
"Ok so here's the plan, I do all the questioning and if he doesn't answer, I beat him until he tells me what I want." Said the bulldog faced alien as he walked next to Hal towards the medical room housing Goku.
"Or, how about I do all the questions since he looks human, you know, good cop bad cop? Except without the bad cop part. If he fails to cooperate then we can discuss it from there." Said the lantern from Earth as he thought Kilowogs plan might be too violent since he's still, you know, in the hospital.
"Do I still get to hit him?"
"No one is hitting anyone today, okay?" Said Hal as they reached the unit to Goku's room "you saw how he is, why would you want him to stay any longer than he has to be?" Said Hal as he inputted a four digit code on the panel that opens from the outside. Everyone that is given clearance for visiting hours is given a different four digit for which room the people they are visiting, as to stop any unwanted visitors to not get anyone dangerous out.
When the door slid up, the two were surprised by the sight of him sitting up with two fingers on his forehead, his resilience is something else if he can move that much after the amount of damage he took. Hal walked in and appealed to him by greeting him with a friendly but stern attitude "Hey there, l wouldn't do that if I was you. You're in no position to move, much less leave." Said Hal as he stood in front of his bed while Kilowog stood off to the side.
"Listen here punk, you're outnumbered and outmuscled, now if you wanna get out of this alive then I suggest you start talking, and tell us what we want to know." Said Kilowog harshly to Goku who was now paying attention to his new visitors.
"Kilowog we talked about this. Look, let me do all the talking, okay?" Said the human lantern trying to defuse the situation and not frighten Goku. "Ugh, fine." Said Kilowog as he backed off and mumbled some incoherent remarks about Hal's way of doing things, his way is just as good. I mean, who wants to have broken appendages.?
Sorry about that, my friend here can be a little… 'passionate' about these sort of things."
"Oh, I get it," said the Saiyan as he relaxed and put his hand down. With a smile he asks "so, where am I?" Said Goku but his tone was low and not as upbeat as it normally is.
"You're at one of the many medical facilities here at Oa, the planet and headquarters of the Green Lanterns corpse. I'm Hal Jordan of sector 2814, my friend here is named Kilowog of sector 0674. What's your name?" Asked Hal calmly as to make their new friend feel welcome at the very least.
"My name is Son Goku. But just call me Goku for short." He said reluctantly. Although his speech pattern felt off to Hal, as if Goku can speak English perfectly.
"Ok then, Goku, we're going to pick your brain if you will to know what happened, how you got to Anaxes, and why you were so badly beaten." Sternly Said Hal to get the point across that they were not playing around.
"That's fine by me, what would you like to know?" Responded Goku as he would not mind telling him what happened, maybe they can help out as well.
"Ok, first thing's first, are you human? When we did a bio scan on you, you came up as unknown in our database. So what are you?" Asked Hal to which the Saiyan shook his head no. "I'm not, although I was raised on Earth, it was my home for a long time."
"Then can you clarify what you are?"
"I'm known as a Saiyan, I'm part of a Alien warrior race whose purpose was to conquer planets and sell them for ransom to the highest bidder. I was part of the lower class and was sent to the Earth to conquer it as a baby. Along the way I hit my head and I changed to save it and be it's protector. We also love to battle and we live to fight!"
Man, talk about an origin story, although there's still probably more he isn't saying but that's ok, instead he's more interested in what he said about Earth. "You said the Earth was your home? What do you mean by that Goku?" Asked Hal.
"The Earth is destroyed, and it was thanks to him that it was." Said Goku as both Kilowog and Hal looked bewildered towards one another.
"Goku, the Earth is perfectly fine, I should know because I live there." Pointed out Hal, which stunned Goku with both excitement and confusion. He was glad that the Earth is back again but how is another question.
"The Earth is back! How? Did you defeat Beerus? Did you use the Dragonballs to get everyone back?" Ask Goku energetically as he wanted to know how they saved the Earth. It's the most energy he showed towards the duo since their interrogation.
"Woah, woah, woah, calm down there. The Earth was never destroyed to begin with, I don't know where you got that idea but it's fine." Said Hal as he was confused and concerned about Goku. "Goku, would you mind telling me why you think the Earth would be destroyed?"
"Beerus the destroyer, he's the God of Destruction," said Goku, his anger was rising just by the thought of what he saw. But that feeling quickly left as it came. if the Earth is fine then he doesn't care, but he'll still need to perfect this new God form to go against Beerus again or any other strong opponent who might come. Then Goku decided to ask Hal "if the Earth is fine then what about Beerus, did you two beat him or something?"
The two lanterns looked at each other as they didn't know how to respond. The claim of the Earth being destroyed by someone called 'The Destroyer' and a deity no less cause me the two to pause. The lantern corps knows everything that the Guardians know and they know everything, but if someone that powerful exists in the universe running amuck without a leash, how could they not know them? Much less detain them.
Besides that, this Goku guy doesn't seem the type to lie, his naivety seems too real to be lying. But he has been wrong before. If there really is a God out there who's job is to destroy, then they're in for a real treat.
"Sorry but we haven't dealt with anyone by the name of Beerus the destroyer, Goku. Maybe you hit your hit too hard or something. When we found you, you were on the planet of Anaxes, a planet in sector 0614 which is far from Earth." Explained Hal as this was going nowhere it seemed for everyone involved. Instead Hal simply asked "look Goku, just tell us what happened and how you got so beaten up? I'm assuming this Beerus guy had something to do with it."
There was a moment of pause between the three as Goku didn't know how else to explain but decided that the best way was through honesty. "Sure thing, this is what happened. It was the day of my best friend's birthday, her name was Bulma. During her party, I was out training with King Kai on his planet when suddenly he got really scared. That's when he told me that this guy named Beerus was coming to the planet, he told me to hide but I hid too late as they knew I was there."
"The reason for coming was to learn some information about a 'Super Saiyan God' but I didn't know anything about it, then he went to Earth to ask the Saiyans over there but they didn't have any information on it either. That's when we used the Dragonballs to give us what we wanted. Apparently, it's a state of transformation where a Saiyan gains the powers of Gods, and that's how I was able to fight him. However I wasn't strong enough to beat him still and lost the Earth. Then I remember this portal coming out of nowhere and I somehow ended up here?"
The two lanterns present were flabbergasted by the story he just spewed out. God's? Saiyan's? Attaining the powers of God's? This sounded like it was all coming out of a comic book or something. Kilowog was the first to snap out of it and said "we'll be right back." And brings Hal with him outside the room.
"Ok Hal, this guy is lying. Fighting Gods and having the power of one, if they don't have a ring on them, then they're no God to me. And how come we haven't heard or encountered the Saiyans yet if they're notorious space pirates. I'm telling you this guy is a fraud and a menace, and who knows what else he's hiding."
"We don't know that Kilowog, besides you heard him. He tried to protect the Earth, if anything, it sounds like he's a hero. A hero from a different reality altogether. And you heard how innocent he sounded, he can't lie to save his own life."
"And what of the power spike that was detected? Or how about the energy that he produced? We can't take a chance with him and we have to imprison him before he becomes a threat to all of us! You heard what SaLaac said about him being strong enough to destroy an entire Galaxy! Think of it when he's at full power in that God form or whatever. He could destroy the universe with it."
"He's a victim!"
"He's a threat!"
Clearly the two lanterns didn't see eye to eye when it came to the matters with Goku. While Kilowog did bring up good points, Hal knew that Goku was innocent in all this but didn't want to break the news that his world may truly be gone. However he may have to break it sooner rather than later. "Look Kilowog, I have a gut feeling about this. I don't truly think that he is evil, to be honest I don't think he has the capacity to lie if his life depended on it."
"And what of sinestro? Did you forget that he betrayed all of us so that he can rule the universe in his image. I'm not saying execution here Hal, be He is to be locked up and contained here. He is to be monitored at all times until he decides to show his true colors." Ordered the giant alien as he condemned the Saiyan without even a proper trial. Kilowog wasn't bullshitting and wasn't going to risk anything after Sinestro's betrayal.
As the two were arguing amongst each other, the two failed to notice another one of their friends coming towards them. A humanoid being with yellow skin, a face resembling a bird, and having webbed Mohawk like head style and dawning the green lantern uniform. This here is Tomar-Re, one of the finest lanterns within the corpse. He was coming to his two friends to send a message from the Guardian regarding their new assailant. "Hello Hal, hello Kilowog."
"Oh hey Tomar, what's up?" Said Hal.
"I bring news of the Guardian's and their piqued interest about this mysterious intruder and wish an audience with him." Eloquently said Tomar as he jested towards the door housing the Saiyan.
"What? You can't be serious, he is in no condition to move, much less see the Guardians." Spat Hal as he didn't think this was a good idea.
"I'm sorry but the counsel has made their decision and demand to see the man that has made them worried. Besides, they plan on siphoning his power until he is to be trusted." Added Tomar to hopefully remedy Hal's anxiety over this new visitor.
"Fine, if they wish to see him then I guess we don't have a choice."
I guess we'll let the Guardian's decide, let's hope they make the right choice." Said Kilowog as he went on to the chamber room with Tomar, leaving the heavy duty to Ha to bring over Goku.
The four of them reached the complex where the Guardian's were gathered, they reached the entrance where Salaak opened the door and the four of them walked in. Goku was completely amazed by the sight of… well, everything. He didn't know how else to describe it. Its scope, the scale, it was all ground breaking to the Saiyan as he took it all in. From the giant structures and it's architectural design to their technology, he's seen some impressive stuff from Bulma's lab and what planets he did see have to offer but nothing beat them compared to Oa.
He wished he could explore, from their small flight to here, it seemed the residents looked strong. But he had a meeting to go to, and apparently he was meeting the bosses. Perhaps they're strong enough to beat Beerus. When they walked in, Goku was amazed once again to see these small blue-grayish people floating on top of them dressed in red robes.
The Guardian's looked back down on the four of them, all their eyes staring down at the person who was causing so much ruckus in an instant. For Ganthet, it was a pleasure to meet someone so influential. But to Appa Ali Apsa, he was pissed that someone like him is still not in green lantern prison. Do these fools take lightly that someone of his caliber is simply running around doing what he wants? "Hello Hal Jordan of sector 2814, Kilowog of sector 0674, and Tomar-Re of sector 2813. I presume this individual is the one running amuck in our universe." Questioned Appa Ali Apsa as he looked down at the Saiyan before him.
"He is, and he has a name, his name is Son Goku of Earth." Said Hal as he defended his new friend, because in his eyes, Goku has nothing to be sorry for nor should he be sentenced for it. Why should someone like him be sent to prison for simply existing.
To say the Guardian's were surprised would be an understatement, they were completely baffled that an earthling would be so far out into space. However there is something more to this, Ganthet asked this new individual "Son Goku was it, please tell us your side of the story, are you truly from Earth?"
"Yes sir, I am." Said Goku in the best possible way he can in his condition "I've been raised there as long as I can remember. An old man took me in by the name of Son Gohan when I was a baby, and treated me like I was his own son."
"Oh great, another earthling thinking there at the center of the universe, flaunting their power." Said Appa Ali Apsa.
"Please Appa, let us hear him out before we can properly judge him," address Ganthet to Appa as his behavior was not very professional "now Goku, you said that you were raised there, I'm assuming that you're not native to the planet?"
"Yes, I'm a Saiyan, a race of warriors who was sold into slavery by the hands of Frieza and brought into his ranks as soldiers. When I was an infant, I was sent to Earth to conquer it so that it can be sold to the highest bidder, however I hit my head and apparently, it changed me and I became a good person."
This new information astounded Ganthet, however there was bits of information not adding up, and Appa Ali Apsa knew as well. "Listen here Saiyan, why would you lie to us, do you not know the situation you're in? We have never heard of a race known as the Saiyan in our lifetime of watching over the universe nor an intergalactic space tyrant by the name of Frieza. If we have them we would have dealt with you, permanently."
"Now hold on there," said Hal interjecting himself into the conversation "Goku still hasn't finished his story."
"What else is there to finish, he has clearly proven that he is a liar and a manipulator, this man is trialed for universal ends-"
"Perhaps we should hear it all." Said Ganthet as he trusted Hal's words, if he is to be trusted by him then he can trust Goku "please Goku, finish where you left off."
The Saiyan nodded his head in agreement and said "not to long ago, I was fighting someone by the name of Beerus the destroyer, he is a God of Destruction and destroyed the Earth. When I wasn't looking, this weird portal thing opened up and dragged me in. Then I ended up here, hearing that the earth is fine. And that's all I know." Explained the Saiyan as he pleaded his case to the old Guardian's, each one knew what happened as like a light bulb flicked on one by one in their heads. Each one looked at each other somberly as they really didn't want to break the news to him. Goku quickly noticed and was wondering what was going on.
"Excuse me Goku," said Ganthet as he brought Goku's attention back to him. "We may believe that you're innocent and not harboring any malicious intentions, however there are still some… complications."
"What do you mean? If everything is fine and Beerus is taken care of, then I can go back home."
"That's just it Goku, our Earth is fine. However, I believe your Earth is not." Said Ganthet as he slowly breaking it down for him.
"I don't think I follow." Said the Saiyan nonchalantly with a hand scratching his head.
"What my associate is saying," said Appa as he decided to tell him up front, no use in sugar coating it. "Is that your Earth is destroyed by this bill's character, however that's not all, when you got transported in the portal, you traveled across universes or dimensions and are now stuck here."
Everything was starting to click now, everyone's look of distress, the weird and scattered energy signals throughout the cosmos, and why King Kai hasn't contacted him yet. No Chi-Chi, no Gohan, no Goten, no Vegeta, no Piccolo, no Krillin, nobody. There's nobody to run to, no home to save, no Namek to go to for the Dragonballs even if he wanted. He was alone in a world completely alien and didn't know how to process it. So he just slumped over on the ground on his hands and knees.
Hal saw the confusion and hurt in Goku's eyes as he was taking it all in. To be honest he wanted to help but how can he comfort someone when their world was destroyed and then transported over to a new reality where he can't beat the bastard who did it. He'll probably go insane himself if he was brought up those news too.
"It's not all lost though my friend," said Ganthet as Goku was immediately looking at him, his hopeful and distraught stare was solely focused on him. "We can help you get back to your world, however it may take time. Years even, but if you just be patient then we can send you back." Explained Ganthet as he and the other guardian's looked to each other about the 'plan.'
"Really! Thank you! Thank you so much!" Sporadically said the martial artist.
"Yes well, it will take time. In the meantime, Hal Jordan of this Earth will go ahead and take you in. Hal Jordan, if you please."
"Uhh right, don't worry Goku, I'm sure my Earth will be just like yours." Said Hal as the four left the chambers while Hal continued to explain more of his Earth.
As soon as the group left, the other Guardian's sighed and looked to Ganthet for his outrageous claim of being able to help a stranger not even being part of their world without a second thought. Just what the hell was he thinking, or was he even thinking at all? Hal's influence rubbed off on him too much.
"Ok Ganthet, surely this preposterous claim of helping a mortal to go back home of all things is a ploy. Why should we even help him, he's not even a lantern." Announced Appa as he vocalized what the others were thinking.
"We're helping because it's the right thing to do. It's our job to help others who can't help themselves. He is a man who is alone and afraid and doesn't have an idea how to cope with it. Why shouldn't we help him."
"Surely you jest, that mere mortal doesn't even belong to this universe." Commented Sayd as she thought this is going beyond their limitations.
"All the more reason to help him out." Retorted back Ganthet as he thought their behavior was unbelievable and unbefitting. They were green lanterns after all, the color to represent hope throughout the universe. If they can't even give that then what's the point of it? "Have you forgotten that our job as green lanterns is to bring hope and justice across the cosmos. If we can't help him out then we should just quit this instant, because sinestro is right about us."
The other members quickly went silent about the incident with Sinestro, and how he revolted against the lanterns, spouting nonsense that they bring more harm than good. Since then they've been confused about the whole corpse and if any other lanterns felt the same. As if this was a regime than peacekeepers of the universe. They reluctantly sided with Ganthet and decided to leave it at that, and most got to work in helping out Son Goku.
However Appa went up to his close friend regarding the Saiyan "I hope this doesn't bite us later Ganthet, because if it does, then it's you who's put us all endangered." As he floated off while Ganthet stood alone in his thoughts, but disregard it as he has a Saiyan to help.
Weeks after the meeting
After some time being in the ICU for recovery, Goku was finally being discharged out of Oa and being able to relax and enjoy some time on Hal's Earth. Although he did enjoy the group's company, being cooped up in a room and doing nothing was seriously hurting his mental state. Finally being able to move for a change was refreshing.
The four of them walked outside of the hospital with Goku being the most cheery and optimistic out of the group. Actually, he's probably the most that changed. He finally reverted back to his fun personality and started wearing a new set of clothes since his old ones were thrashed. Dawning a new Gi, a black form-fitting short-sleeved shirt and black pants with black kung fu shoes and stockings. He also wears a flowing red vest with a long backside that is secured with a blue obi tied over it at his waist and blue armbands. A special gift from Ganthet as his way of showing hospitality and getting to the Saiyan more.
Aside from his article in clothing, his anticipation for Hal's Earth is something else. Hearing stories about a alien living in metropolitan, if he remembered the name right, Hal's friend on earth being an insane speedster, and a couple more green lanterns living on earth as well. He can tell he'll like it there if there's that many strong people. And if there's that many then there also has to be strong enemies to fight against.
At least he won't be bored while he's there.
The three lanterns constructed an interesting jet that looked like something out of a science fiction story. It quickly scooped up the four of them and encompassed them in its emerald green cockpit and seated them symmetrically, with Kilowog and Hal being in the front while Goku was behind Hal and Tomar was behind Kilowog. "Alright Goku, ready to see my Earth? Although it doesn't have dinosaurs and flying cars like your Earth, it still has it's ups."
"Man I can't wait, I haven't let loose in a long time!" Come on Kilowog what do you say, how about a quick spar when we get there?"
"No way poozer, if I were to fight you, I'd crush you in an instant." Said the giant gruff alien, although he didn't believe himself one hundred percent as the reports still said he can destroy a galaxy with ease. And he'd rather not test that theory if it was true.
"Aww man, you're no fun." Said the Saiyan as he pouted and crossed his arms like a kid. "Heys kids, stop fighting or daddy will turn this interceptor back." Chided back Hal as he was messing with the two of them. The interceptor quickly started rolling down what little runway there was and quickly took off for sector 2814, destination Earth.
Hal was quick to like Goku and his goofy personality as he thought he was like flash in a lot of ways, and he meant it. The way he saw Goku eat was something he wasn't interested in seeing again, at least Barry has manners… we'll kind of. Still more than Goku.
Kilowog at least grew to tolerate him as he trusts him but he couldn't understand how someone can be happy all the time. If anything he thinks Goku is hiding something but rather not question anything else until he does something he doesn't like.
The trip didn't take long at all as they reached their destination faster than what Goku expected. He supposed it'd take a couple of hours but he realized that he was in the solar system that was the same as his Earth. Seeing the small blue and green planet in sight, he started to have flashbacks to his last moments regarding his Earth. It's insane how there could be so much laughter and fun one moment to screaming and wailing the next. Goku is so nostalgic and homesick about his Earth that a few tears even started welling up but refused to fall. However this wasn't noticed as Hal saw in his rear view mirror.
Hal silently promised himself in his mind that he would do everything to help out Goku, if not as Hal then as a green lantern. What kind of lantern was he if he couldn't help a single person in their time of need.
The interceptor quickly touched down on a mountain cliff side watching over a giant metropolitan city to that was home to Hal Jordan, Coast city.
"Alright Goku, welcome to Earth."
Chapter 2 is in and in the history books guys, what did you think of it? I went with a completely different and more logical route with it as every other story with some sort of depth to it shown with Goku or some kind of other protagonist already on earth and acquainting themselves with the league which I don't mind but what are the chances of it even happening like that.
And another thing.
Fighting darksied, beats him, getting to know everyone, everything is fine. How many times does that need to be rehashed? There's like 4 other stories I know off the top of my head right now and probably others like it. And another thing, actually defeating darksied. I'd rather not go into debate right now of how strong the guy is *cough cough multiversal cough cough* but for narrative sakes he's supposed to be this all powerful opponent that requires the help of everyone, why make him out to be such a pushover once a z-fighter is there? Either Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, or vegito just beats him and nothing happens with his character, there's so much more to him.
Ok enough ranting, just leave your thoughts and opinions in the reviews. Speaking of which, let's see what you have to say!
alokanand9472: thanks for the kind words my brother and I hope this chapter delivered! Hope to see you continue reading!
MichaelREEEEEEEEEEEEEE: thank you for the positive words bro, thank you reading my work!
Guest: hi bro, I'm sorry as I'm not really good with my Spanish but I did translate it and I love your positive feedback towards the story, I love these type of messages to read. Thanks for the review and I hope to see you continue reading my work!
badiullahmeri10: thanks for the awesome feedback and I love SSG to. It's my favorite transformation as well!
Guest: we'll thank you for loving the story so far, hope this chapter delivered as well!
Kanzo lush: not gonna lie perhaps I did overdue it but that's because I will be introducing Beerus back into the fold and I set that up for later, plus I wanted to retell B.O.G as a lot of people still didn't watch it and wanted to catch those up who haven't yet. But I do appreciate the kind words bro, thank you!
Dontus -not Donut- Powerus: huh, thanks for the small grammatical issue there, I'll try to proofread my chapters more so that doesn't happen again, I appreciate the help!
asim.rockstar: trust me, I don't like that type of work as much as the next, but the most I'll do with transformations is… actually I won't spoil it, but I think you'll like it!
Guest: thanks for loving it, hope to continue see you reading it!
Guest: I'm not sure what the link leads to but I don't think I'll be watching it, there's no other details to it or what it even is.
Righteet: your right as most is retelling but it does have purpose; explaining how Goku got to the dc universe, I'll be introducing Beerus later in the story, and basic formatting if my way of story telling is easy to follow and understand. Hope to see you continue reading of course and thanks for the nice words!
OBSERVER01: thank you for the reaffirmation bro, thanks for reading!
Touzoshin: holy crap! What a review! These are my favorite kind as you put a lot of effort and genuinely do care about my story thank you so much for your time and consideration.
Now yes it is a very long chapter and I know I started way too far back but I wanted to start there for well the word count mostly but also the articulation and progression of how the story is read.
Does it flow well and make sense, are the descriptions of the settings and character are being described well, pacing, sentence structure, etc.
These are what I was looking for, my fault for not implementing a warning sign and I can guarantee you that these 20k plus chapters won't appear until the climax or ending of an arc. But I do understand the issue and I'll keep note of it.
Goku Isn't overpowered at this point in the story, very powerful sure but he isn't above everyone and everything, it just depends on who is writing the justice league on how strong they are. There are some Superman's that are planet level and others that are sixth dimensional for example. For this one… I guess it's just a composite version of everyone to maybe make my life easier when writing.
And the fury's tbh, I didn't know how to describe the title other than that but what I was going for was darkseid's personal assistant, like how in the Superman tv show in one episode, he was brainwashed as a child and turned into darksieds personal agent or how supergirl was kidnapped and brainwashed as well in Superman/Batman apocalypse (although that was an original story), or even the newest example in apocalypse war where the league was taken in. That's what I was going for but I didn't know the title name so I just went with fury's as a placeholder. Besides,they are trained to only be loyal to Darksied so it made sense as to why a fury, at least in my mind.
And thanks again for the criticisms in my writing I'll be sure to look for them and try to proofread them more thoroughly as it doesn't happen as often.
Thanks again for the passionate review and I hope to see you continue reading my brother!
3678: I'm not really sure which kind but I'll probably do composite versions of everyone. However I am starting it like the new 52 version as it's the latest run since 2011 I believe.
AUNBISQAZ: sorry my Spanish isn't good but thanks the for the amazing and positive words bro, Super Saiyan 4 or any other god form is probably not appearing as I only want Goku to use god as his strongest form. However I might surprise you with something coming in the future, you'll just have to wait and see!
Otsutsuki no Yami: I'd rather not get into power levels, especially with this crossover, but I won't make Goku weak in this, he'll still have his power but I think we're underestimating justice league power levels, that's all.
OwlBearToe12357: perhaps I did go to much into b.o.g but this is the pilot chapter after all. But I hope to see you continue reading this my friend!
Man I just have so much more to say about this but for now I think I'll leave it be with this and continue on with the next chapter. And with that, bye guys!
