Week 47 in the Time Chamber
Its been quite sometime since the trio began their training in the time chamber. Since then, they improved their skills and learned from their weaknesses. Right now, the trio were partaking in a little two on one sparring. Who was the unlucky individual to be on the short end of the stick you may ask? Well of course it had to be Kuzuku. Kuzuku was in his Super Saiyan 3 state. He managed to somewhat control the power outage to where he was able to fight for a long periods of time, but using Kaioken with it is out of the question. Gohan and Piccolo though were no push overs as they were firing punches and kicks at every single direction. All poor Kuzuku could was defend against the onslaught until he was roundhouse kicked in the gut and elbowed in the back of his neck. He managed to stop himself from crashing to the ground and faced his two adversaries. He then charged at Piccolo landed a fist straight across his face. Gohan then went in for a kick after he sent Piccolo flying. The kick then fazed through Kuzuku leaving behind a afterimage. Gohan was surprised for a moment when he was inevitably kicked straight to the ground. Kuzuku then fired a Kamehameha at Gohan to which he retaliated with one of his own. It was a bad move on Kuzuku's part as he forgot about Piccolo who fired his Demon Explosive Wave.
"Oh Shit!" Kuzuku shouted as he realized the situation that he was in. The blast collided and exploded in a great flash. When the flash faded Gohan and Piccolo searched for Kuzuku's body. They were then shock to see that he wasn't there. Seconds later Gohan could feel himself now flying across the ground as Kuzuku kicked him in the face. Gohan recovered eventually and got back in fighting stance. He then took off to Kuzuku in engaged in hand to hand combat. Piccolo landed on the ground and extended his arm behind him as he generated an orb in his palm. He then bent his knees as if he was about to run. Gohan on the other hand was now having a hard time against Kuzuku. He couldn't land his Force Palm attacks since Kuzuku was protecting the majority of his vital parts. Kuzuku then landed a barrage of kicks all over Gohan's body. He then delivered a devastating kick to the face leaving Gohan a bit stunned and as he came back around, he used the momentum of his kick to deliver a punch to the same spot. Gohan was now flying backwards but Kuzuku couldn't help but see a smirk on Gohan's face. In a split second Piccolo dashed towards Kuzuku at speeds where he couldn't react. Piccolo left the charged orange orb at Kuzuku's gut and reappeared on the ground with his back facing Kuzuku.
"Demon Rush" Piccolo muttered as the blast exploded into a giant ball. Gohan was then appeared next to Piccolo, looking at the devasting sight of his attack. From the smoke came out Kuzuku's Body that landed on the floor. Kuzuku then got up but expectantly fell on one of his knees. He looked up and smiled in defeat. Gohan smirked and gave Piccolo and Kuzuku a senzu bean.
"Nice spar Kuzuku. You've gotten a lot tougher than you were before." Gohan complimented
"Thanks, but man that last attack was something else. I didn't even see it coming."
"Hmph that goes to show that my training is working rather well." Piccolo scuffed
"We should head back for today and get some more rest for tomorrow. If we keep this pace up then we are defiantly going to reach new levels fast." Gohan encouraged. The trio would head back to the resting area for another day.
21's Lab
21 was now getting ready for bed as she decided stop working for the day. She got dressed in white pajamas with a tail hole for her, and wore a short night gown. She ate her daily night snack and began to snuggle in her bed. She couldn't help but think about Kuzuku. Was he doing okay? Was he eating well? Is he hurt? She couldn't get those thoughts out of her head. Yes she trusted him to take care of himself and she knew that he was strong, but she had some instinctive nature to be concerned. She then decided to not waver on these thoughts and fell asleep.
The Next Day
Ace was walking out of school with his group of friends. He was wondering why Kuzuku hadn't shown up for school today and was getting rather anxious. The group decided to take a look around the plaza and go shopping. They scanned store by store to examine clothes that he liked. Liz then accidentally grabbed the same pair of clothes that someone else was aiming for.
"Oh I'm sorry. I guess I shouldn't be so decisive." the voice said
"Oh no its okay. You can have it" Liz said as she turned to the source of the voice. As if it were planned Ace walked over to Liz.
"Hey Liz did you find anything you like?" Ace stated.
"Wait you are..." The voice trailed off.
"Hmm do I know you?" Ace asked with confusion
"Oh pardon me, you look like one of Kuzuku's friends" the voice said
"Wait how do you know Kuzuku" Liz asked
"Oh you must not recognize me in my human form. But we've met." the voice stated
"In your human form? Wait are you the 21 that Kuzuku mentioned?" Ace asked. She nodded
"Yes you are correct." She smiled.
"Wow we didn't get the chance to thank you for saving us back there." Ace said with awe
"Oh its no problem besides I was about to be killed until you guys stalled for enough time." she closed her eyes and waved her hands in a nervous gesture.
"So what brings you out here?" Liz asked
"Well I thought that I'd do some shopping to clear my mind a bit."
"Okay, so since your here wanna shop with us."
"Uhh sure thing." 21 nervously agreed. The three made their way to where Vincent and Kize were. The blonde spoke up first.
"Hey you guys are back earlier than I expected! Found anything?" Kize ask
"Wait hold up, who is this?" Vincent interrupted
"Well you remembered when Kuzuku fought Cell and there was this pink girl with us? Well here she is, apparently she's that 21 girl that Kuzuku's been talking about" Ace explained
"Oh really, well its nice to meet you." Kize greeted
"Nice to meet you to umm..."
"Kize. Its Kize"
"And my names Vincent and the one over by you is Ace."
"I'm Ace's girlfriend Liz, nice to meet you 21" Liz said as she clung to Ace's arm
"Well its nice to meet you all" 21 smiled as she blushed. The group then continued shopping and they chatted and joked around. The girls were trying on various outfits and had the boys pretty much carry everything. The group eventually found a spot in the park and sat down eating ice cream.
"Just out of curiosity 21, where is Kuzuku? He wasn't at school today and he didn't pick up his phone." Ace said
"Yeah and it seems Ryusika is moving around the school as if nothing happened. Everyone assumes she dumped him." Kize explained
"About that, Goku pretty much convinced him to train in a room for two days along with his master Gohan and Piccolo."
"So he is currently training right now?" Vincent responded
"Yes and that not all. Apparently he has them training because he planned to enter them into a tournament that is being hosted by this Beerus guy. It involves beings across the universe" she further explained
"So that explains things." Ace grabbed his chin
"That's an interesting story miss whoever you are" a voice calls out. Everyone turned their attention to the owner. It was then revealed to be Ryusika who was wearing a beige coat with a stripe shirt under it and a pair of jeans.
"Ryusika you heard all that?!" Kize exclaimed
"Yeah I heard all that, and it sounds pretty fake to me." she stated.
"Says the blonde bitch who dates anyone she doesn't know" Liz muttered
"Don't think I didn't hear that you red tomato" Ryusika snarled
"Glad your ears work but still waiting for your brain to follow as well." Liz retorted
"Okay enough of this. So 21, Kuzuku will be back tomorrow?"
"Yes we are planning to see them return in the morning. Your all welcome to come."
"Sure thing, looks like were going to miss school." Kize answered for the rest of the group.
"Great just come to this location for a ride." 21 handed over the card to Ace.
"Alright see you guys tomorrow and thanks for hanging out with me she said as she ran off.".
"Hmph no way you guys are going to believe that crap." Ryusika scuffed
"Alright you need proof, then come with us tomorrow then" Liz shot a glare at her
"Sure I'll come, just to laugh at your faces as Kuzuku is a normal person like the rest of us. She just trying to tarnish Kuzuku's reputation." Ryusika states as she walks off. Leaving the group to smirk at her ignorance.
Tomorrow Morning
The group of friends made it to the location that 21 gave to them. There they saw Ryusika sitting waiting as she texted on her phone.
"Oh you actually showed up." Liz mocked
"I said I will, didn't I?" Ryusika glared
"Oh you guys must be the people 21 mentioned. Just come around back, were about to take off." Bulma shouted.
" .God. Its THE Bulma Briefs!" Ryusika awed
"Oh no need to be formal, now come on, we're getting ready to leave." Bulma chuckled. The group nodded and complied to her order. They walked around back to see a jet that was ready for flight. There they saw 21, Videl who was holding Pan, Chi Chi, Goten, and Trunks. They entered the jet and buckled their seat belts. They then took off into full flight and waited patiently to arrive to there destination.
"How much longer till we arrive." Vincent said as he grew impatient
"Not much longer but for now I suggest you sit back and hold tight." Bulma explained
"Wait what do you meAAAAANNNNNNNNN!" Vincent yelled as the jet was propelled upwards at incredible speeds. The group of friends were then trying desperately to hold their breathe. As the jet slowed, the group was beginning to feel light headed. Ace groggily looked out the window as the vehicle landed. All he saw was a white squared flooring. In the center was a palace that was rather large compared to most mansions. They then exited out the jet one by one. Kuzuku's friends examined their surrounding as Bulma lead them to the palace while Trunks and Goten were playing tag around them. As they entered they were greeted by familiar faces.
"Oh Bulma your here to see the others exit?" Popo said as Dende stood beside him.
"Yeah when will they be out?"
"Any moment now. I'll take you to the door if you want." Dende stated
"Sure thing thanks a lot Dende.". Dende then lead the group to the door and left them to wait.
"So who is the green dude?" Kize asked
"Oh his name is Dende. He was made the new Guardian of Earth and creator of the dragon balls" Goten explained.
"Guardian of Earth? Must be some title" Vincent said as if he wasn't convinced.
"Hey he's been watching over this planet since he was a kid. The guardian before him been watching over the planet for centuries so you better be grateful." Trunks stated
"Sure thing kid." Vincent rolled his eyes. Trunks was about to say something until he felt three unbelievably large power levels coming towards them. Goten and Trunks instinctively looked over to the door. 21 also did the same. The others took notice of their reaction and look at the three of them in confusion.
"Whats wrong Goten?" Chi Chi said with worry
"Their coming out." Goten whispered. The group then waited patiently for them to emerge. The door creaked opened and unleashed a blinding light. They saw nothing at first until three shadowy figures revealed them selves. When the door closed, the three of them stood tall and strong. All three of them had there clothes tattered. Kuzuku looking a bit worst as one side of his Gi was blown off in which it revealed his muscular build and tail. He also had dried up blood stains on his tattered Gi. Piccolo and Gohan were damaged as well but weren't as much as Kuzuku. This was so because of the last minute two on one sparring they did.
As for the group reaction, they merely stood there as they took in their surroundings. Kuzuku peered over to them and gave them a goofy smile.
"Oh hey guys whats up!". Goten and Trunks were the first to respond.
"So Kuzuku how much stronger have you've gotten?". Kuzuku patted their heads and smiled
"I'll show ya later for now lemme rest up a bit.". Gohan walked over to Videl and hug her slightly
"I'm glad your back safe." Videl glady said as Piccolo smirked in the distant. Kuzuku's friends were standing by 21 as they stared at the commotion.
"So what kind of training did Kuzuku go through? He looks like he got hit by fifty trains" Vincent asked
"I don't know but he seems to be ridiculously more powerful than before" 21 answered
"Are you for real." Kize said. Ryusika was standing there with disbelief a bit. Liz took noticed and smirked.
"So what was that about laughing in our face when we were wrong?" Liz teased
"Hmph still doesn't prove anything" She pouted. Goten and Trunks then dragged Kuzuku out to the lookout.
"Come on show us a bit of your strength." Goten said childishly.
"Fine Fine just back up a bit." Kuzuku chuckled as the group followed out to witness what was about to transpire. Kuzuku then tensed up and focused on drawing out his power.
"So Piccolo how much stronger did you guys get while training in the Time Chamber for two years?" Bulma asked
"Well if you want to know..." Piccolo started as on cue Kuzuku screamed
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Kuzuku shouted as light white energy spurted out of Kuzuku's body. The ground then started to shake as a great air pressure moved around the lookout. The Earth was starting to shake at the sheer force. Ryusika then looked at her phone as notifications pop up saying the same thing.
"The Earth is Shaking"
Kuzuku continued to yell as the burst of energy extended its pressure further and further.
Somewhere on the Supreme Kai's planet.
"Whoa ancestor do you sense that?" Supreme kai said in awe
"Yeah it seems that training paid off for them" Elder Kai smirked.
Back on Earth
Kuzuku was still powering up. Piccolo then appeared next to him and put his hand on his shoulder.
"That's enough Kuzuku. You don't want to destroy the planet do you?" Piccolo stated. Kuzuku then powered down and took in a deep breath. He looked over to the youngsters and saw their surprised faces. The group were still gripping onto the pillars for support. They looked up to see that it was already over. Kuzuku walked over to the group and smirked at his accomplishment.
"Okay I'm convinced, you've defiantly got stronger. A whole lot stronger." Trunks said in awe.
"Oh well that was nothing. Without transforming I'd say that was around hmmm fifty percent?"
"FIFTY PERCENT!" Goten shouted.
"Umm yeah well enough talk about this. I'm kinda starving."
"There's food ready for you guys so don't fret." Dende notified
"Great thanks Dende! So are you guys gonna join us?" Kuzuku said with glee. Everyone nodded and made their way to the dining area that was filled with food. Kuzuku and Gohan were practically devouring everything while the others ate. Out of the blue, Goku teleport-ed into the room, surprising everyone.
"Hey your finally back!" Goku greeted
"Yeah dad, we just finished. Right now we're chowing down, so come and join us." Gohan said with a mouth full of food. Goku sat down and began to chow down along witht the other two Saiyans. Vincent then finally decided to speak up.
"So Kuzuku what did you do to get stronger in such a short amount of time?"
Kuzuku swallowed his food and spoke. "Well all I did was gravity training and sparing with Piccolo and Gohan for two years."
"Wait two years but its only been two days." Liz stated
"Oh well that because we were in a room where time is faster. One year in there is One day out here." Kuzuku explained
"Well if that's the case, then why do you look the same as before. Shouldn't you look older?" Kize questioned
"Hmm according to Vegeta, Saiyans age slower to retain their fighting form." Bulma explains
"Wait so he has prolonged youth or something like that?" Liz said
"Pretty much"
"That's so unfair!" she claimed making the three Saiyans confused.
"So about the tournament dad..." Gohan started
"Oh yeah I nearly forgot. King Kai says that you must meet him in two days. We've already registered you guys in." Goku remembered
"Wait there's a tournament?"
"Yeah sorry Kuzuku, I forgot to tell you the real reason why I had you train. You see King Kai needed some more fighters for the tournament that Beerus is holding. So he came to me for strong fighters. You guys were the first three that came to mind." Goku explained
"Oh okay, I don't mind besides this is a perfect opportunity to try out my new power!" Kuzuku got pumped.
"Great! Now since the tournament is in two days, you should probably get some rest.". Kuzuku nodded and the others continued to eat. As they finished they made there way back to the jet. Kuzuku was getting ready to fly back home to get some rest. Before he took off, he noticed 21 was vulnerable from behind. He then took the chance to shock her and wrapped his hands around him. 21 let out a yelp.
"Aww 21 you haven't said anything to me when I returned" Kuzuku smiled
"Oh I'm sorry. I was just shocked on how much you changed." 21 stammered
"Oh don't worry you know I love you" Kuzuku chuckled. 21 smiled and touched his hand. Looking at afar, Ryusika spotted there gestures and felt a tint of annoyance. Liz took notice as well and patted her should.
"Do I smell a hint of jealousy?" Liz teased
"Hmph not in the slightest" she retorted
Kuzuku was done flirting and said his goodbyes as he took 21 home in his arms. 21 couldn't help but feel safe in his arms, cuddling into his chest with a smile on her face. As they landed he let 21 down so she can enter her home.
"Thanks for taking me home." 21 said genuinely
"No problem. For now, i'm gonna have to take a shower." Kuzuku responded.
"Yeah I could smell you right now and you reek".
"And you may need a new Gi"
The two started to laugh and stare into each others eyes. Moments later their lips met each other as they went into a quick deep kiss. They then parted and smiled into each others eyes.
"I was so glad that you made it back safely." 21 whispered
"Yeah, I am sorry for leaving so suddenly". She shook her head
"No its okay. For now on I should have more faith in you.". Kuzuku then nodded
"Yeah and I promise as well that I will have faith in you as well." Kuzuku said as he kissed her on the cheek. He then turned around and gave one last smile as he took off towards his house. 21 hands trailed to her beating heart and smiled as she walked inside.