The Legend returns
A/N: After getting inspiration from writing up The Insanity Corner (a talk show-like fanfic where I interview the various characters from my fanfics about the fanfics that I got in the works), I dug up every single piece of fanfiction I ever wrote since joining to refurbish and re-release them alongside each new chapter of The Insanity Corner.
Alongside those pieces of fanfiction was the short-lived (yet popular) Saiyan Animorph. When it was released, it was a Dragonball Z/Animorphs crossover, with the Sailor Scouts making a cameo appearance. Now, with its re-release, the Sailor Scouts will have a full-on role. Not only that, but with the release of the Dragonball Z 10th Anniversary Special (which introduced Tarble, Vegeta's brother) and the new Dragonball series, Dragonball Super (which introduced saiyans from Universe 6), this fic will have more saiyans. One of those saiyans, Jamie, was first introduced in the old Legends of Earth fic. Her, her brother Varan (also introduced in Legends of Earth), Tarble, & the saiyans from Universe 6, will make an appearance once the battle against the Yeerks gets underway. Their debut will tie into why they join up with the Animorphs, the Sailor Scouts & Gohan.
And for those who notice it, there's an excerpt from Path of Destiny (formerly known as knightblazer85's Harry Potter and the New Path fic series) in here. I found it fitting to re-use it here, given the circumstances.
In regards to the original rendition of Saiyan Animorph, here's an answer to a couple of reviews left on it (before I removed it for a reboot).
enderverse: Humongously plot holed, if Cassie knew people like that why didn't she call them as soon as she heard about the massive alien invasion?
There's a few reasons why Cassie didn't call them. Main reason is that she was 'protecting' them from the Yeerks. Can you imagine a Saiyan-controlled Yeerk, especially one that can go Super Saiyan? However, this chapter will have her breaking down enough to ask for Gohan's help.
Stiehl: Decent start- though I didn't like that you used Saiyaman Gohan. I've always been a fan of the badass Gohan from the Perfect Cell saga, personally- after that he became such a wuss. Now, if only you'd continue this...
This version of 'Saiyaman' Gohan isn't gonna be a wimp. This is gonna be after the fight with Kid Buu, but before Dragonball Super (though the characters Kale, Caulifla & Cabba will make an appearance in this, as well as the Super version of Broly. Him & Gohan will have a friendship on the same level that Naruto's Sasuke Uchiha & Juugo have, that being Gohan is one who can calm Broly).
Gohan will reach the level of Super Saiyan God (via the help of Kale, Caulifla, Cabba, Broly & Tarble), but his ascension to Super Saiyan Blue won't be until Legends of Earth is underway. As for the saiyans from Super & Tarble, they will be Super Saiyans as well, with Kale & Broly both reaching the Berserker form and Caulifla & Cabba both achieving Super Saiyan 2.
And, as a spoiler, this fic will join the likes of Rise of the Gatekeepers (two of my very first completed fics combined into one), Bound by Brotherhood, Forged in Fire, Superman: After Smallville (a continuation of the fic series started by fellow author ben10987654321) and Superhero Taisen (the combination of the Heisei-era Kamen Riders, Power Rangers, Super Sentai (Go-Busters, ToQger, KyuuRanger & Jyuohger), the ChoSeiShin trilogy, the Tomica Hero series (Ryukendo, Rescue Fire & Rescue Force) and Shougeki Gouraigan) as part of the heavily improved Legends of Earth.
As a bonus, to 'tie' into the rebooted Legends of Earth, I'm working on a new fic called Biofeed. What Biofeed is about is simple. Each chapter will be about one of the characters in the fics mentioned in the previous paragraph and it'll cover a brief history into the character, all the way up to their respective pre-Crisis prologue in Legends of Earth (and yes, that means I'm doing a variation of the Crisis of Infinite Earths). Let's just say that some of the characters that died in the various fics will return (including Ben 10's 'ultimate' villain Vilgax) and there will be a new rendition of the Superman/Doomsday fight that'll be based off of the Death of Superman & Reign of the Supermen movies. Thankfully, the Legends of Earth fic itself is not scheduled to be published for some time (still gotta work on the attached 'prequel' fics before go full throttle on it).
And, to pay my respects to the original Legends of Earth, Gohan's reunion with the Saiyan OC Jamie will have a flashback scene that once served as Legends of Earth's opening chapter (and, it'll also feature another Saiyan OC, who'll come into play later).
Now, without further ado (and before I give away any big surprises I have in store), the new and improved Saiyan Animorph...
Random Quote: "Well the question is, who's the insurance company for the Dagger of Aqu'abi?" Timothy Hutton, Leverage (Season 3 Episode 11 "The Rashomon Job")
The war with the Yeerks was raging all over the globe, even reaching out into places untouched by time. A casual observer would guess that the human populace would lose this war, despite the help of 5 humans and an Andalite who have the capability to morph into various Earth animals & insects. What that observer wouldn't see is that, in a remote area in China untouched or discovered by the Yeerks, a force greater than the Yeerks was staying in top form, just in case of another threat to the planet.
439 Mountain Area, China
Son Chi-Chi, widowed wife of the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament champion Son Goku, was standing over the stove cooking lunch while her eldest son Gohan was outside running through a few basic katas with his younger brother Goten. As she cooked, Chi-Chi thought about the words that three of her late husband's friends said concerning Gohan.
"Goku left the responsibility of protecting this world from threats to his son" Piccolo had said "You can't let him ignore it in favor of turning him into a total brain box."
"You've had Gohan crammed in front of a book since he could walk Chi" Krillen said "Maybe it's time you let him slow down a bit. Let him decide what he wants to do with his life before you start planning his college education."
"The brat is a Saiyan" Vegeta said "The most powerful to walk the universe in three thousand years, half human or not his instincts will not allow him to ignore his strength, and if he tries it will cause more damage than you know."
In the end she had caved and let Gohan continue his training, on the condition that he at least do some studying every day. Surprisingly, Vegeta had come up with a training regimen that took into account Gohan's education. From what the Saiyan Prince told Chi-Chi, it was a standard regimen for Saiyans of any class to follow. Deviations were allowed to accommodate each Saiyan's preference. When she finished cooking lunch, she called her sons in, knowing that not only would they be hungry from practicing the basic katas, but that Gohan would need his energy for his daily session with Vegeta. If only they knew that, in just a short period, their lives would turn upside-down.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the planet, a group of teenagers were recovering from a big battle that they were involved in. This group of teenagers had the ability to change their form into that of an animal, but for only two hours at a time. One of the teenagers, unfortunately, was stuck in the form of a red-tailed hawk. This teenager was perched on top of one of the stalls within the barn that the group was recovering in.
Looking up at the hawk, the blonde female of the group asked, "See anything up there, Tobias?"
While still looking through his vantage point, Tobias said, 'Not a thing in sight, Rachel. You guys got time to recuperate.'
Nodding, Rachel collapsed into a pile of hay, next to her annoying friend Marco.
Off to the side, a dark-skinned female was putting some ointment on the leg of their blue-furred ally, who happened to be the younger brother of the very alien that gave them their abilities.
Nodding in approval, said ally said, 'Thank you, Cassie.'
Smiling, Cassie replied with "No problem, Ax. But this war with Visser Three is getting to be exhausting. If something doesn't change soon, I feel we may very well lose everything we care for."
Next to her, a young man said, "I think you may know someone who could help us, Cassie."
Looking at the speaker, Cassie said, "I told myself not to get him involved in this. That much power with the Yeerks, and we would assuredly lose the war. Besides, he's got his own issues to deal with, Jake."
Snorting, Jake said, "I distinctly remember you saying just a few seconds ago that, and I quote, if something doesn't change soon, I feel we may very well lose everything we care for."
Sighing after a few moments, and with a slight smile on her face, Cassie said, "I hate it when you poke holes in my logic, Jake. Good thing it doesn't happen too often."
Walking off to the nearby phone, Cassie dialed a number, hoping that the person she was thinking of at that moment was available.
439 Mountain Area, China
Back with the Son family, after Chi-Chi had fed her sons, she started to clean up the mess that came from feeding two growing half-breed Saiyans. About half-way through cleaning the dishes, the phone rang.
Curious as to who would be calling them, Chi-Chi dried her hands and picked up the phone.
The voice on the other end asked, "Gohan, is that you?"
Recognizing the speaker instantly, Chi-Chi said, "It's your aunt, Cassie."
Cassie smiled, knowing that it couldn't be seen, as she said, "Is Gohan around? I need to talk to him."
A/N: So, how did everyone like the debut of the rebooted Saiyan Animorph? If anyone read the opening author note, I mentioned that the Sailor Scouts will be a part of the fic. For fans of it, it'll be before the Sailor Stars drop in. And the Scouts will be arriving in the fic here soon (SPOILER ALERT: It'll be during a fight with a Yeerk detachment in Japan, which will also reveal Videl as a Yeerk agent.)
Also, the 'Universe 6' saiyans (Cabba, Kale & Caulifla), Tarble & the two OC saiyans (Jamie & Varan) will arrive soon after the big reveal. So, be on the lookout for that.
I know that Vegeta's acting a little bit OOC. But, in my opinion, he begrudgingly respects Gohan's power and loves to have a challenging fight to keep himself in prime shape... thus, him coming up with that training regimen.
Until next timeā¦
