Up in the clouds of Other World, Gohan was standing at the hall of King Yemma, trying to get a grasp of the situation. One minute he was celebrating his victory against Merged Zamasu, the next he felt nothing at all as his world blanked out.
It wasn't long before he realized he was in Other World with a Halo above his head. It was official, Gohan was dead.
"How did I even get here?" Gohan asked.
"You can than Frieza for that," King Yemma said. "He snuck up on you and got you right through the chest."
"That Frieza..." Gohan angrily muttered, clenching his fist. "If I ever see him again."
"Funny, you just missed him, he and some guy who looked like Goku were just here, I sent them down below," King Yemma said. "They won't be causing anymore trouble."
"Good, sounds like my dad and the others already finished him off, that means Earth is safe," Gohan said. "Too bad I'm dead though."
"Well if I know your father, he's probably off looking for those Dragon Balls to bring you back," King Yemma said. "I really don't like those things, makes my work feel like a waste."
"Heh, we're really sorry about that," Gohan said.
"Eh, nothing I can do, all I can do is hope those things don't cause too much trouble," King Yemma said. "Anyway as for you. What am I to do with you?"
A moment later, The Supreme Kai of Universe Seven appeared. "I believe I can assist with this one." Joined beside him was his apprentice Kibito.
King Yemma nearly jumped in shock "L-lord Shin! And Lord Kibito! It is an honor! To meet with you! Uh, you wish to take this boy?"
"Yes, I have some matters to attend to with him," Supreme Kai said.
"Why of course sir, uh he's all yours," King Yemma nervously said.
Supreme Kai turned his attention to Gohan, "Are you ready to depart with us?"
"Uh, sure thing sir," Gohan said.
Supreme Kai turned to Kibito, "Let us be on our way."
Kibito nodded and teleported himself, Gohan and The Supreme Kai away, back to the sacred Land of the Kais. This was not Gohan's first time in this realm, as he has met with the Supreme Kai many times before. Of course his usual time in the Land of the Kais has been in Universe 10 with Zamasu.
Speaking of which, upon arrival, Supreme Kai turned to Gohan, "We have a guest with us."
"A guest? Who?" Gohan asked.
"Greetings Gohan," the boy turned to greet a diety he knew quite well.
"Lord Zamasu," Gohan said, bowing to the Kai.
"Funny to hear you say that, considering what you had just endured," Zamasu said.
Gohan's eyes widened in surprise, "Wait, you mean..."
"Yes, I know of my evil counterpart from the future timeline, both of them," Zamasu said. "Wicked being those two."
"You...wait how?" Gohan asked.
"I have my ways," Zamasu said. "Point is I did witness your showdown, you fought bravely considering the danger levels you faced."
"I...uh, thanks, I guess," Gohan said.
Zamasu chuckled a bit, "Gohan, I am not furious at you for fighting that other me, as I've come to realize, that is an evil version, one I do not wish to be, one I am quite happy I didn't have to become."
"We explained the situation to him Gohan." Supreme Kai Shin said. "We told him how in another timeline, he stole Goku's body and teamed with an alternate version of himself."
"It was quite terrible to hear honestly," Zamasu said. "I never really cared that much for mortals at one point, to think that I could have gone that far."
"I'm sorry for never telling you, I was afraid you wouldn't react very well," Gohan said. "I actually wanted to tell you the day I met, but I kind of realized that isn't the best way to talk to a person I just met, then we started training together and I felt a friendship from you, I was worried that if you knew the reason I met with you in the first place that you wouldn't want to see me any longer."
Zamasu at least now understood Gohan's initial awkwardness, and he did understand the boy's plight to an extent. "Worry not Gohan, it is perfectly understandable as to your hesitation to reveal the truth. I imagine it was a tough subject for you after all."
"You have no idea," Gohan replied.
"Well, rest assure that I do not think less of you for hiding it, if anything I owe you my gratitude, if you hadn't persuaded me to become your teacher, I don't think I would have built a tolerance towards mortals," Zamasu said. "I still am not fond of them mind you, but perhaps I should appreciate the mortals like you who are caring of their planet and loved ones over the mortals that don't. Seeing you fight so hard for your world so others can live in peace is very admirable. I know not all mortals are bad, and perhaps I should not let the few ruin it for the many. Mortals still need to grow but with you Gohan, I can tell there will be progress."
"Thank you, Lord Zamasu," Gohan said, bowing once again. "Too bad I pretty much failed, I was killed after all."
"Yes, I saw that it was the one known as Frieza," Zamasu said. "A very cowardly tactic if I do say so myself, if I could I would unleash a divine punishment on him myself, but he and the evil counterpart who stole your father's body have been sent to hell where they shall be punished."
"What about the other one?" Gohan asked. "The one who's immortal?"
"Your friend Tien Shinhan has sealed him away with some unusual technique," Zamasu said. "He's been trapped in a jar."
"Oh, he must have used the Evil Containment Wave," Gohan said, thinking to the warrior. "I didn't even know Tien could do that."
"Your friends seem to be quite capable of amazing things I must say," Zamasu said. "You're quite lucky to have them."
"I'm just glad they're all safe, I mean I think they are, I didn't see anyone else up here," Gohan said.
"No one else perished during the battle," Supreme Kai reassured. "Everyone else is safe, though they are a little distraught from your death."
"I figured as much, this is the first time I've died after all," Gohan said. "I'm just more worried about Seventeen and Eighteen, I mean my dad and his friends have all died at least once, so they're used to this type of grief, but The Androids, I don't know if they've lost anyone like that, or anyone they cared about."
"I do find it rather odd that you mortals can come back to life at will it seems," Zamasu said.
"Well we use something called 'The Dragon Balls'," Gohan explained. "They can bring anyone back to life, the ones on Earth can only bring a person back once, but the ones on Namek can be used as many times as needed, but they can only bring one person back at a time. Granted it would be a bit of a hassle to use Dragon Balls on another planet."
"How often have you used them?" Zamasu asked.
"Uh, not too sure, my dad's been using them since before I was even born, he wished back his friend Krillin once, then there was the time we wished back everyone killed by Frieza, the last time my dad used them was a couple years ago to revive everyone killed by Bojack and his crew," Gohan said.
"Hm, I'll have to look into these 'Dragon Balls'," Zamasu said. "You mentioned that two planets have them, is that the limit?"
"Well the Dragon Balls originated on Planet Namek, one of the Namekians made a set for Earth," Gohan said. "Plus there's two Planet Nameks, the one in my Universe and the one in Universe 6, so I think they might have their own set. There's also the Super Dragon Balls, I haven't seen them but I've heard of them, apparently they're the size of planets."
"That is true, those Dragon Balls are only in the regions of Universes 6 and 7, none of the other Universes should have access to the Dragon Balls," Supreme Kai said.
"In fact Lord Zamasu, I believe the you from the other timelines used those Super Dragon Balls to switch bodies with my father," Gohan explained.
"I have?" Zamasu asked in disbelief. "So, that's how I came to be that way, I was curious when I saw the battle and heard that the one who resembled your father was also me."
"Those Dragon Balls are nothing but trouble, it's one thing for the Super Dragon Balls to exist but for mortal planets to have access to that type of magic does not seem natural," Kibito said.
"I am tempted to agree with Kibito, those things do cause trouble with the balance of the Universes," Supreme Kai said.
"I've heard, we were given a warning not to overuse the Dragon Balls," Gohan said. "We do try not to rely on them, they've only been used to revive our friends."
"Even so, that's not a power to be overused," Supreme Kai said. "I'm sorry if this sounds a bit harsh to say, but even death can't be an excuse to use such items."
Gohan seemed a little reluctant to agree, if he knew he could bring back a friend or family member, he would take that in an instant. But he also knows that the Dragon Balls might be a problem if overused, at least that's what he was told.
"So are you against the idea of his comrades restoring him to life?" Zamasu asked.
"I won't stop them, something tells me if I try to then the blonde girl you're close with might try to kill me," Supreme Kai said, feeling a shred of worry in regards to Eighteen's fury and anger.
"He fought valiantly and he's one of the few good mortals, he is indeed worthy of being brought back to life," Zamasu said.
"But I promise that if I do die again, I'll leave it permanent," Gohan said. "I won't disrupt the balance, which means I need to train harder."
"Or at least be more aware of your surroundings, your death came from a lack of focus rather than being overpowered," Zamasu reminded.
"True, I'll focus next time," Gohan said.
"Good, now as for the other reason you're here," Zamasu said, gesturing to a sword stuck on a rock. "Lord Shin has a task of you in regards to that blade."
"Yes, it is known as the Z-Sword," Supreme Kai of Time said. "It is a very powerful weapon, at one point we hoped to see if a warrior would be able to use it to defeat Majin Buu, of course the sword wasn't needed, but I am curious to see your skills and power in regards to it."
"Uh, so you want me to use a sword?" Gohan asked. "I mean, I have no problems with that, it wouldn't be the first time I've used a sword but is there a reason you want me to grab it?"
"You wish to be stronger to avoid death again, do you not?" Supreme Kai asked.
"Plus you wish to protect those you love," Zamasu added.
"Uh, yeah those are both good points actually," Gohan said.
"Of course they are, we are Gods, we know better," Zamasu said.
"Our job is to guide mortals after all," Shin added.
Gohan turned to the direction of the Z-Sword, "So just fly over and pull that out, seems simple enough."
"It is absolutely NOT simple!" Kibito shouted. "Many in the past have tried pulling out the Z-Sword, and all of them have failed! Your success is not a guarantee! You may fail just like all the others!"
"Gee, thanks for the words of encouragement," Gohan lamented.
"Don't mind him, you have great power Gohan, just do your best," Zamasu encouraged.
"Yes Master, I'll give it my all," Gohan said, flying over to the sword with the three Gods following.
Gohan stood above the sword, grabbing the helm, ready to pull it from the stone to where it rests.
"Just take a deep breath, and mind your posture," Zamasu said. "Not all things can be accomplished with pure strength alone."
"Yes sir, here I go!" Gohan began pulling the sword, though as expected, it refused to budge. Gohan wasn't going to give up however, he continued to pull, powering into Super Saiyan, then Super Saiyan 2, then Super Saiyan 3. "COME OOOONNNN!"
The rock below started to break, the Gods ready to fly off at the first moment's notice.
"I think he can do it!" Supreme Kai said, getting excited. "This is most interesting!"
Gohan shouted again, digging deep into it, gripping tightly, powering into Super Saiyan 4, not giving up until he managed to completely yank the sword out of the stone. Through his efforts, Gohan had successfully removed the sword, holding it over his body in triumph.
"He's done it!" Supreme Kai shouted in glee. "He removed the Z-Sword!'
"But how!? Many others before him have failed!" Kibito said in disbelief.
"This is a boy who has gone against Divine Strength, pulling out a Z-Sword should be but a mere simple task for him," Zamasu said.
Gohan powered back down to his base form, holding the sword in his hand. "Wow, gotta say, this is really cool."
"Training with that sword should increase your power greatly," Supreme Kai said. "With practice, you can be the mightiest warrior in the Universe."
Gohan swung the sword a bit, testing out how fluidly it moved, "This is gonna be pretty intense, fun too."
"Well then Gohan, shall you try that blade against me?" Zamasu asked, getting into a fighting stance. "Let's see just how well skilled you are."
"Sure thing," Gohan said, flying in with the sword, ready to do battle against his mentor.
Back on Earth the journey to collect The Dragon Balls had immediately took hold. Using the Dragon Radar from Bulma, Goku and the team of Z-Fighters, minus Vegeta, quickly took off to search for each of the Dragon Balls.
To save time, the Z-Fighters were given coordinates to their locations, and they just had to seek them out on their own. Any Dragon Ball found was to be taken straight to Capsule Corp. There was a total of six teams. Goku and Videl, Seventeen and Eighteen, Tien and Chiaotzu, Yamcha and Krillin, Trunks and Zangya and finally Sixteen and Piccolo.
The seventh Dragon Ball was already at Goku's house, that being the Four Star Ball. Goku had gone to retrieve it several months after he last used them, and he kept his Grandfather's prized Memento safetly in his home.
Goku had arrived in a forest area with Videl, spotting the One Star Ball tucked away safetly in a nest. "There it is...better hurry and grab it before the mama bird comes back, she might think I'm after her eggs."
Videl kept a lookout for the birds or any beasts that could come their way. "Hey, Goku? How will this work?"
"Huh? How will what work?" Goku asked.
"Wishing Gohan back, didn't his whole body go with him to Other World?" Videl asked. "Is he just gonna come down or what?"
"After he gets revived he'll go to the check in station and Dende can go pick him up," Goku said. "Thankfully he knows Instant Transmission, when I got wished back, I was still on King Kai's planet, and I had to get home fast because The Saiyans were coming."
"Vegeta and his old partner Nappa right?" Videl asked. "Gohan told me about that, how they had to fight and stall for your return."
"I felt kind of bad, four of my friends died in that fight, thankfully we were able to bring them back," Goku said. "I was worried about Chiaotzu since he had already been revived once before. But thankfully the Namekian Dragon Balls too care of that."
"So the Earth ones can revive Gohan?" Videl asked.
"Yeah, he's never been wished back before, plus I bet King Kai's looking over him right now," Goku said.
"That would be a negative," King Kai's voice said, ringing out loud enough not only for Goku to hear, but also Videl.
"Uh, am I hearing things?" Videl asked.
"No, I heard it too," Goku said, then waved. "What's up King Kai? Wait, what was the negative?"
"Gohan isn't on my planet," King Kai said from his own planet. "He's on the Supreme Kai's world, training with that North Kai from Universe 10."
"Wait, you mean Zamasu?" Goku asked. "The good one?"
"Yes, Supreme Kai just contacted me right now, saying that Gohan's fine, he's getting in some extra training," King Kai said. "This might take a while, so once you gather the Dragon Balls, wait on reviving Gohan, apparently this training is suppose to be pretty intense."
"Alright, got it, so no reviving Gohan just yet," Goku confirmed. "Uh, do you know how long it might be?"
"I don't know, I didn't ask," King Kai said. "He'll let me know when Gohan's training is done, but it's not like you don't have time, you can stand to be without Gohan for a bit, your family got used to you being away so long and he's already been training with Zamasu."
"Hey are you gonna train him as well?" Goku asked.
"That boy is far beyond my power already, what could I possibly have to teach him?" King Kai asked.
"Uh...the Kaioken, or maybe the Spirit Bomb?" Goku asked.
"You know you could teach him that stuff," King Kai pointed out.
"Huh? But you told me that might not be a good idea," Goku said.
"I was talking about your Earthling friends when I said that, your son has the potential they don't," King Kai said. "Besides he might not even need either technique, but I suppose I could ask if he'd liked to learn straight from the master. Of course he'd need to pass my initiation test first."
"You mean that thing where he has to make you laugh?" Goku asked.
"What else?" King Kai answered. "Comedy and laughter is the best form of payment after all."
"Is this guy for real?" Videl asked.
"Hey I heard that, remember that I am technically a deity compared to you kid!" King Kai warned.
Videl shrugged it off, "Fine, but I should warn you, Gohan's sense of humor kind of sucks, the only way you'll get a laugh is if he embarrasses himself."
"Like the time he was naked and had to put on girl's underwear?" Goku asked, forgetting that King Kai was still listening.
"He...what!?" King Kai started stifling his laughter. "Wow! That's so awkward! Hahahaha!"
Videl face palmed, "Gohan might not be happy to hear that one slipped out."
"Well, at least if King Kai wants to train him, he's got his laugh," Goku nervously said. "I'm just gonna grab the ball so we can go."
"Yeah, we should hurry before..." Videl noticed a shadow looming over her. She looked up and saw a giant Dinosaur staring down at her. The beast let out a mighty roar, startling Videl. "GOKU GET ME THE HELL OUT OF HERE!"
Goku noticed the beast and quickly reacted by picking up the Dragon Ball and then immediately grabbing Videl to teleport away.
"Huh, sounds like something awkward happened," King Kai said. "Oh well...hehehe, girl's underwear, that's a classic."
Goku had arrived at Capsule Corp with Videl, the girl still shaken up from the encounter with the giant beast. "That was close."
"Goku!" Bulma said, making her way over to the Saiyan.
"Hey Bulma, Videl and I found the Dragon Ball, I don't suppose anyone else had luck?" Goku asked.
"Tien and Chiaotzu just came back with the Six-Star Ball," Bulma said. "I still can't believe what happened to Gohan."
"Yeah, but we'll fix it," Goku said. "I just hope Eighteen doesn't get too emotional about this, she and Gohan were pretty close after all."
"Yeah she does talk quite fondly about him," Videl said. "Weird that he's suppose to be my husband in another timeline."
"Are you going to get married?" Goku asked.
"No way, I don't like Gohan that way, no offense," Videl said.
"Uh, none taken," Goku said.
"Gohan's a nice boy, but Seventeen..." Videl smiled dreamily thinking about the male android. "He's a whole different level of handsome."
"Oh, so you want to marry Seventeen then?" Goku asked.
Videl blushed a little, "I mean, one day I do."
"Sweet, so when he gets back, you can tell him and we'll make it happen," Goku said.
"Goku, it's not that easy!" Videl said.
"It was for me, Chi-Chi asked me to marry her and I said yes, so we got married," Goku said.
Bulma shook her head in shame, "Take it from me kid, Goku is not the guy to go to for anything romance related."
"Give me a break, it's not my strongest subject, I don't rag on you for not knowing how to fight," Goku pointed out.
"Fair point, without your abilities our world would be doomed," Bulma said.
"Well, I dont fight to be a hero, I just like strong opponents," Goku said. "But I guess some good comes out of it."
"I won't question it," Bulma said. "Now I'll take that Dragon Ball if you don't mind."
"Right, I gotta get the other one from my house," Goku said, handing the ball over to Bulma.
"Did you tell Chi-Chi?" Bulma asked, getting a nervous reaction from Goku.
"Uh...I was thinking I could just wish him back without her knowing?" Goku said.
"You WHAT!?" Bulma shouted. "Goku that's her son! She has a right to know!"
"Alright, fine, I'll tell her," Goku said, placing his fingers on is head. "I don't see the point of stressing her out though."
"Just do it Goku, it's the right thing to do," Bulma said.
"Bet you wouldn't do that if you were married to Chi-Chi," Goku said. "But fine, I'll do it your way."
Goku had teleported, leaving Videl alone with Bulma. "So what do yo uthik had a bigger impact on is judgement? Being part Saiyan or living in isolation from others as a kid?"
"Probably a bit of both," Bulma said.
Time had passed by, even after the Dragon Balls had been assembled, Goku had told everyone not to make the wish to revive Gohan just yet, not until the Supreme Kai gave the word. This did not settle well with Eighteen or Chi-Chi, the two looking quite furious over this decision. Goku had to hope Gohan's training wasn't going to take that long.
A week had gone by and soon Gohan was ready to finally come home. The Dragon Balls had been gathered outside of Capsule Corp where all the Z-Fighters gathered, including Zangya who came back for this moment, wanting to see her 'hard work' pay off. Chi-Chi was there with Gohan and Bulma was there with Kid Trunks.
"Arise Shenron!" Goku called, the seven bals glowing as the form of a dragon took to the skies. This was a sight foreign to Zangya, she hadn't seen the Dragon rise before. Even those wo have seen this before were left in awe, aside from Vegeta, Sixteen and Piccolo.
"You who have collected the Seven Dragon Balls, state your wish," Shenron said.
"Hey Shenron, can you bring back my son Gohan?" Goku asked.
"Very well, it shall be done," Shenron said, his eyes glowing. Within seconds, Gohan had appeared before everyone, wearing clothes similar to that of a kai.
The boy took a look at his hands, flexing them a bit. He looked up and saw that his Halo was gone as well. "Wow, I'm actually alive again!"
"GOHAN!" Chi-Chi rushed over to hug her son. "Oh Gohan! You're alive again!"
"Hi mom, I really missed you," Gohan said, feeling a bit awkward.
"Your first wish has been granted," Shenron said. "What is your second wish?"
"Shoot, I forgot about the second wish," Goku said. "Anyone got any idea?"
"Shenron! I don't suppose you can revive people in another timeline?" Trunks asked.
"I cannot, it is beyond my power to do so," Shenron said.
"Thought as much, figured I'd ask just ot be sure," Trunks said, somewhat lamenting his inability to revive his friends and family.
"Might I suggest something," Tien said, getting everyone's attention. He brought out the jaw that had Zamasu sealed inside.
"You still have that thing?" Seventeen asked.
"I brought it just in case Shenron had a second wish," Tien said, then looked up to the Dragon. "Shenron, can you seal this jar containing an evil immortal Kai away where no mortal can reach it?"
"That I can do," Shenron said, using his magic to make the jaw disappear. "It has been done, the evil has been sealed away safetly."
"Thank you," Tien said with a bow.
"Yeah thanks Shenron, you've been a big help!" Goku said.
"I am pleased to hear, I must be off, farewell," Shenron said, floating into the skies and scattering the balls. Goku was quick this time, jumping up to grab his Grandfather's ball just before it flew off.
"Gotcha!" Goku said. "Good thing I remembered, I'd have to wait even longer this time."
"Imagine that turns out not being your grandpa's ball?" Seventeen joked.
"Well I won't know until the year's up, and I can just go out to get it anyway," Goku said. "But I'm pretty confident that I got Grandpa's ball."
After Chi-Chi had finished hugging her son, or rather once Gohan managed to pull away, he came face to face with his true love, Android 18.
"Gohan...you had me so worried," Eighteen said. "Don't ever die like that again! Keep your guard up next time!"
"Heh, sorry about that," Gohan sheepishly replied. "I've trained hard to get stronger and more aware, it won't happen again."
Eighteen pulled Gohan in for a hug, one the boy immediately returned. He hasn't been gone that long, but where he was, he knew she couldn't come, not yet at least. That whole separation was enough to worry the boy, and he's happy he can be with the girl he loves again.
"Gohan..." Seventeen said, making his way over.
"Hey big bro," Gohan said.
"...What are you wearing?" Seventeen asked.
Gohan looked down at his clothes, "The Supreme Kai gave me these, since I was on his planet and training with him, it seemed only fitting that I wore the clothes of a Kai. Looks pretty cool right."
"Yeah, I guess so," Seventeen said. "Good to have you back, but please change out of that soon, it looks so off on you."
Gohan chuckled a bit, "I can always count on you to be straight with me."
"Hey son, how strong have you gotten?" Goku asked.
"Very strong, I pulled out something called a Z-Sword and I trained with it," Gohan said.
"Z-Sword?" Goku asked. "You used a sword? Like Trunks?"
"Yeah, I can see why Trunks uses a sword, it made me feel so cool," Gohan said.
"That's not why I use a sword though," Trunks said, little confused.
"Why do you use a sword? I can't imagine it does much against super powered beings," Seventeen said.
"I can use my own energy to power it up and allow some really strong attacks if you must know," Trunks replied.
"Well still, it was amazing," Gohan said, making the image of swinging the sword. "I felt stronger just using it, it was said to be the strongest blade in existence...too bad it broke."
"Uh, so much for it being the strongest then," Videl replied.
"It's fine, turns out an old Kai was living in that sword, he said he was sealed away by Beerus, the God of Destruction," Gohan explained. "Anyway he did this weird ritual to awaken my sleeping power, and now I feel so much stronger!"
"Wow really? Can you show us?" Goku asked.
"Sure, stand back through," Gohan said. The boy began to power up, bringing in a lot of energy. Within moments his ki was surpass what he was back when he fought Frieza, Black and Zamasu, and he was still in his base form.
"Whoa! That's a lot of energy son!" Goku said. "And this old Kai did all that for you?"
"Yeah, it was tough though, first I had to stand still for about five hours while he did this weird dance," Gohan said. "Then I had to sit down another 20 while he brought out my energy."
"It took 25 hours?" Seventeen asked. "That's over a day!"
"Yeah, it was boring, but it worked at least, thankfully I was dead so I didn't need to eat or anything," Gohan said.
"Don't treat your death like a good thing!" Eighteen immediately scolded.
"Right, sorry," Gohan said, sheepishly rubbing his head. "Anyway I'm back now at least, and I'm ready for whatever threat may come to our planet."
"Hopefully not anytime soon," Eighteen said. "That last break we got was pretty nice, I don't want to go through that again."
"Thing is l don't even know what to expect, hopefully Beerus wakes up when he's suppose to, but dad's already a Super Saiyan God, he's actually beyond that, so I think that's covered," Gohan said. "There's only the matter of possibly having the Tournament of Power."
"That sounds fun, hope that does happen," Goku said.
Gohan wanted to bring up the consequence but he figured why not let Goku look forward to it, it'd be easier to explain it then and it sounds like it gets fixed anyway. "Also, I was given this warning for all of you, we have to try not overusing The Dragon Balls, that means we have to be vigilant so that they won't need to be used at all."
"He's got a point," Piccolo said. "Relying on those could hinder your thought process in training if you know there's something that can revive you if you die, but it won't even matter if we all lose in the end."
"Alright, we'll do our best," Goku said.
Gohan turned his attention to Trunks, "How long were you here? Did you just come back?"
"I hadn't left," Trunks said. "I wanted to see you come back with my own eyes, it would have been too stressful if I went back without seeing you return."
"I appreciate your concern," Gohan said, then turned to Zangya. "Looks like you've been a big help, thanks."
"Whatever kid, we're even now," Zangya said.
"Of course, thank you," Gohan said, bowing to her.
"So Gohan, now that you're back, let's test out your new power!" Goku said.
"NO!" Chi-Chi shouted, startling everyone. "Gohan needs a break! He just came back from the dead for crying out loud!"
"S-sorry Cheech, I guess I was just too excited at how strong he's gotten," Goku said.
"He is strong, and I know you're proud, but he's also still a young boy, plus he needs to rest up so he can catch up on his studies," Chi-Chi said.
"Oh right...uh, you think any school would find it weird knowing that I died once?" Gohan asked.
"They don't need to know that, so don't you worry about it," Chi-Chi said. "Come on now dear, I can tell you're feeling hungry."
"I have missed your cooking," Gohan said.
"I know you have, I made something special for your big day, a boy who comes back to life deserves something great," Chi-Chi said, making her way to her car with Gohan following.
"Well, at least everything turned out well," Goku said, making his way over with The Androids and Goten following, "See you later everyone!"
As the Son Family headed home, Trunks pulled out his Hoi-Hoi capsule, "I should be returning myself."
"Wait Trunks, at least stay for dinner," Bulma said. "I made your favorite."
"Hm, alright, thanks mom," Trunks said, putting the Capsule back.
"I should leave myself," Zangya said. "It's been nice seeing you all, I guess."
"Hey if you ever want to come back and have dinner sometime, I'm all for that," Krilin said.
"Or if you want to be with a real man," Yamcha boasted, to Krillin's annoyance.
"...Sorry, not interested," Zangya said and flew off, leaving the two dejected.
"Man, first Eighteen, now Zangya," Yamcha lamented.
"We have no luck with girls," Krillin said.
Videl sighed in shame, though not without finding some humor in this. She made her way home, same with the other Z-Fighters, ready to fight again another day.
On the car ride home, Goku and Goten slept in the back seat, Seventeen and Eighteen turned away in annoyance at the sound of the snoring, and Gohan, who was in the front seat, was just happy to be back.
"So, anything else interesting happen in Other World?" Chi-Chi asked.
"Yeah, I got to see my Grandparents again," Gohan said.
"Grandparents?" Chi-Chi said, then remembered what Gohan once said. "From Planet Vegeta?"
Gohan nodded, remembering the favor he asked of The Supreme Kai, allowing his Grandparents to take physical forms once again. He met with them at the check-in station, and while they didn't really know him, he was at least familiar enough to them that they could tell, this was their grandson.
Gohan was happy things were back to normal, and then had to wonder how the other timelines were doing. In the GT timeline, Bulla and Pan were training together, trying to ready themselves for any potential danger. In the Super timeline, Cabba trained with Caulifla and Kale, while Goku and Vegeta had sparred yet again, the two aiming to surpass each other. Trunks was there too, training with that timeline's Gohan while Mai spectated from the sidelines. In the past, Bulma had sat on the cliffside, remembering the boy she had met two years prior. For her to feel these feelings for a boy that hadn't even existed yet in her timeline was an oddity for her, especially when this boy was the son of her best friend and another girl who didn't even know who Gohan was, yet loved him just the same.
Things were looking well for Gohan as the boy sat back and relaxed after a big adventure, both in life and after it.
In the time room in the future, Cabba had put the scroll away, "Gohan has such a fascinating life, just like his father and Master Vegeta. Seems like no matter what the timeline, those three go through pretty amazing things."
"Trunks as well," Pan said. "Future Trunks at least, he's so awesome."
"Well we should get back to work," Cabba said. "You need to help Chronoa sort through some Time Patroller files, and I gotta clean up a couple of anomalies."
"Ugh, I wish I can go back out there," Pan said, pouting in annoyance.
"Chronoa won't let you fight in your condition, and I'd rather my child not fight before they're born, Saiyan or not," Cabba said.
Pan rubbed her stomach, "I guess so...you just had to get me pregnant didn't you?'
"Heh, sorry, I mean I figured it was fine since we're already together, even if we haven't tied the knot," Cabba said.
"Not yet at least," Pan said. She walked over to Cabba and brought him in for a kiss. "You're lucky I love you."
"Heh, love you too Pan," Cabba said. "Oh, remember we have to go to my timeline, we're meeting Broly and Cheelai for dinner."
"I look forward to that," Pan said, making her way out the room with Cabba.
Gohan's adventures had continued, even years later in his timeline. Eight years after the battle against Frieza and Black, the Z- Warriors had gathered once again on Earth, another threat about to come their way.
Standing in the front was Gohan, dressed in a gi similar to that of his father. Beside him was his wife Android 18 and his brother in-law Android 17.
"So, how bad is this Moro guy suppose to be?" Seventeen asked.
"Pretty bad," Gohan said. "I mean he had to be sealed away by the Grand Supreme Kai after all. When I asked Zamasu about it, even he sounded pretty terrified by Moro."
"However strong he us, we'll take him, we always shine in battle after all," Eighteen said.
"Hey!" they heard a voice say. The trio turned to see an oncoming Videl. "Wait up!"
"Videl, I told you to stay home!" Seventeen said. "It's not safe out here, besides you're suppose to be watching over my sister's kid!"
"Excuse me but I've been in tough battles before," Videl said, marching over to Seventeen. "Besides their daughter's fine, she's Chi-Chi, and that woman loves her granddaughter."
"Still, I don't want you getting hurt," Seventeen said.
"Aw, you're cute when you care," Videl teased. "Sorry but I'm not letting my boyfriend go at this alone."
"Gotta say, she's a real keeper," Eighteen said. "What's taking you so long to tie the damn knot already?"
"Just because you and Gohan were cool about getting married doesn't mean it's an easy choice for me," Seventeen said. "Get off my back already, we have a fight to get ready for."
Suddenly a ship arrived in the field the four warriors were standing on. Gohan immediately went Super Saiyan Blue, knowing that Moro was not someone to start off lightly with. The goat being stepped out, glaring down at the quartet of heroes.
"Ah, Earth's welcoming committee," Moro taunted. "So, is it just the four of you? How sad, I must have scared off your other warriors."
"Not quite," They all heard. Looking behind them, the four heroes noticed a new fighter, a man in metamorian clothes, red fur and red hair with yellow eyes.
"Who might you be?" Moro asked.
"No longer Goku nor Vegeta," the warrior said. "I am...Gogeta! Super Saiyan 4 edition!"
"This shall be fun," Moro said, licking his lips. "Tasty too."
Gohan got into a stance, ready to do battle, "Bring it on."
So began another epic battle between the Z-Fighters and a great enemy, the work of heroes ever being quite done.
The battle with Moro can be left up to imagination, though I may consider giving it a definite conclusion in the future. I may or may not make more, but if I do, it would be more focused on Cabba and Pan, with a little filling in the blanks for Gohan. Until then, that's all for this story.