It's been approximately five months of training in and Riley had been doing surprisingly well. At the moment Kuzuku and Riley thought it'd be best if they spent a year in the time chamber together the day before along with Piccolo and Gohan. As of right now, it's morning so the two should be exciting as of now. Meanwhile Zugo and Hudo were in charge of manning down the ship and surprisingly enough, they actually didn't wreck the place this time. Zugo was watching the news while Hudo was preparing a sandwich to eat until something would startle them.
"Zugo! Hudo! Are you guys there?" King Kai shouted.
"Huh? Who are you and how do you know our names?" Zugo said.
"No time to explain, I need you to give Kuzuku this message and tell him its from King Kai. I couldn't get in touch with Goku and Vegeta so I am turning to him for help!" King Kai said.
"Help? What do you need help with then?" Hudo said
"Look, just tell him that Otherworld is in danger! We need him to come here immediately and bring reinforcements. There are these strange dark blobs attacking everyone! We need you now!" King Kai exclaimed.
"Alright, we're on it. Man I to think I'd had my one day off in the month to relax." Zugo complained. The two walked of the house and took off to Kami's Lookout. In minutes, the two were above the world and landed on the lookout. They were met with and Dende.
"Oh you guys are just in time. They are exiting the chamber right now." Dende greeted. On cue the two Saiyans walked out of the chamber in fresh new clothes since they had time to take a shower. Kuzuku was in a thick white Gi with reddish brown as a secondary color that would be on the ends of his sleeves as well. His gauntlets that cover his hand and some of his arm were had the reddish brown color as well while his Gi Pants were complete white. His boots were similar to that of Goku's but brown and black. Around his waist was a black sash that was wrapped just above his tail. Gohan was wearing his purple Gi with blue gauntlets similar to that of Kuzuku's while Riley had an bright orange Gi with light blue as an undershirt, wrist bands to match it and old fashion martial arts shoes. Piccolo was the only one who didn't change.
"Oh Zugo, Hudo you came to see us exit?" Kuzuku took notice.
"Well sorta like that. But Kuzuku, King Kai says that you are needed in Otherworld! He needs your help because something is attacking the afterlife. Its gotta be strong since most of the fighters in Otherworld are having a hard time." Hudo said.
"Otherworld is in trouble? Where's Goku and Vegeta? Shouldn't they have been the first one's they called?" Kuzuku warranted
"I can only assume that they are away and unaware of the current situation. Kuzuku did Goku teach you the instant transmission yet?" Zugo answered.
"Yes he has. I have recently mastered it during our time in the time chamber." Kuzuku said.
"Good then you will be our passage to Otherworld since you can travel through dimensions that way." Zugo nodded.
"Okay we will all head there right now-" Kuzuku was stopped when he sensed a power level approaching them fast. She landed elegantly on the ground in her trivial majin outfit.
"Kuzuku I just heard from King Kai that Otherworld is in trouble!" 21 exasperated.
"Don't worry we were about to leave until you showed up. You should come with us." Kuzuku smiled.
"Kuzuku we better get going, there is no time to waste." Piccolo interrupted. The Saiyan nodded, motioning his fingers to his forehead as every grabbed onto each other. In a instant they were being transported back to Otherworld.
-Instant Transmission SFX-
The gang now stood in the middle of King Kai's planet. They looked around, wondering where King Kai is. The god that had summoned them eventually revealed himself and walked his way to the group with his pet monkey and grasshopper.
"About time you guys showed up. We are in some deep shit right now." King Kai said.
"How deep are you?" Zugo raised a brow.
"Is that even a question? Pikkon the current strongest fighter in Otherworld is struggling with graved effort!" King Kai yelled.
"Even Pikkon is having difficulty huh? Then this guy is stronger than we thought. Just who are they really?" Gohan murmured
"It's not a matter of they but what. Something happened at the check-in station and somehow the tainted souls that were contained in tanks burst opened. As of now most of Otherworld has been deformed and the check in station has not responded to my calls. That was when strange forms of dark energy that took a form of a monster started attacking. There were many of them and currently we are fighting them off as we speak. I need you guys to go and aid Pikkon in sector 589, a place that hasn't been corrupted yet." King Kai elucidated
"Wait if the check-in station is not intact then that means Hell is opened and the barrier that separates the living and the dead is slowly being broken down!" Piccolo worried
"That's right and I'd take that Goku and Vegeta are away at the moment, so if the barrier is destroyed then the evil doers will escape and most likely reek havoc again. It's a good thing Frieza is still captive deep with in hell." King Kai confirmed.
"Then let's not sit around and dwell on the subject any further. All we need to do is defeat the thing that is causing this right? Then it will be easy since we've just finished training in the time chamber again." Gohan smirked while punching the palm of his hands.
"Good then I will leave the rest to you guys." King Kai nodded. Everyone took off flying to help aid.
Sector 589, Soul District Of The Self-Sacrificed and Children
Pikkon was struggling protecting the people who were currently living. While in the mitts of looking for the enemy, he faintly sensed one of the enemies that were about to puncture him with his hand. The dark entity was nothing more but a dark pink clone that had devil horns sticking out. He had no mouth and nothing else to show but his pure red eyes. Pikkon mentally cursed for letting himself having his back taken but was soon saved by a warrior with a tail as he kicked the entity to the ground.
"Are you alright sir?" The man said. Pikkon observed him closely. His hair was wildly spikey in alll directions. It was also long enough to tie a ponytail that stopped at the back of his neck and there was a noticeable scar over his left eye. He had on a black jacket and pants. What gave'd him away though was a Saiyan tail and a halo that signified that he was dead.
"Yes and who are you? I didn't know a peaceful district such as this had a capable fighter among them. I take that you are also a Saiyan judging by the tail." Pikkon asked.
"Karroto! You shouldn't run off like that!" A woman soon flew next to him. She had short shaggy but yet spiky hair. She to had a tail and wore a light red Saiyan dress that hang slightly over her gray pants and white shoes.
"Elery you should be staying back at the shelter. You know your not a fighter." Karroto claimed.
"I would hun but you know I can't leave you to fight alone!" Elery said. Karroto was about to reply until the monster came rushing back at them. Karroto barely had time to block when he was punched nearly in the chest. He was not prepared for the sudden follow up that was coming as the beast appeared above him, kicking him in the head and rocketing him to the ground. The dust cleared quickly as he was aching in pain all over. Elery cried out to him in fear that he may die. The monster reappeared, standing over the dead Saiyan and preparing to unleash the finishing blow. That was until someone interrupted him once more, this time was a powerful Ki blast. It was dazed a bit and looked up in frustration to see another Saiyan with a couple of friends with him.
"So your the one of those things that's been terrorizing Otherworld right? You're not much of a looker if you asked me." Kuzuku mocked. Pikkon took notice that Piccolo was among them and called out to them.
"Piccolo it's sure good to see you again! I am hoping for a re-match!" Pikkon relieved. Piccolo merely smirked and nodded.
"Be careful...er sir! Its very strong!" Elery shouted.
"Don't worry I got this under control." Kuzuku assured. The beast came charging at the godly Saiyan with a flurry of punches and kicks. Kuzuku deflected a right and left punch to the face and ducked a kick, only to land a right hook to it's ribs. Kuzuku then punched him across the face and kicked him away in the gut. The monster cried out in pain while Kuzuku was preparing a Kamehameha.
"Kaaaaa...meeeee...haaaa...meeeee...HAAAAAA!" Kuzuku chanted and fired the wave at the terrorist. It looked up in fear as the blasted consumed him completely.
"GRAGH...KRAGHHHHHHH!" The beast let out a cry as it was soon obliterated into nothing. Dust was the only thing left, signaling that the fight had been finished.
"Well that was easy. It didn't seem all that strong." Kuzuku muttered. The Saiyan then turned around to the dead Saiyan and helped him up off the ground that he had been indented in.
"Are you okay? You seem to have taken a powerful blow from...whatever that thing is." Kuzuku concerned.
"Yeah, thanks...whoever you are. Hey wait you guys aren't dead." Karroto said
"We are one hundred percent living flesh!" Kuzuku chirped.
"Strange, I thought you have to be dead to be in Otherworld." Karroto muttered. Elery flew down next to her husband and went to check his injuries. Karroto smirked and moved her hand off his arm that had bruises on it.
"I am okay Elery, thank you for the concern." Karroto reassured. Pikkon landed on the ground and sighed with relief as the group walked over to him.
"So Piccolo, what brings you back to Otherworld?" Pikkon questioned.
"King Kai called us for reinforcements. He said that even you were struggling against these things." Piccolo answered.
"Yeah they wrecked nearly everything that is left of Otherworld. The effects are even starting to reach the world of the Grand Kai. So far everyone is holding their own but I don't think we can keep this up for long." Pikkon replied. Elery stepped forward and spoke up.
"Umm could you guys possibly help us check on the rest of the people at our hideout. They've been injured in the attack and they need treatment." Elery kindly asked.
"No worries ma'am, I have the perfect medical technology for this situation." 21 genuine.
"Okay for now, we will split up. Kuzuku will go with 21 and Riley so they can take these two Saiyans back to their hideout. Gohan and I will head over to Grand Kai's to help out over their with Pikkon. Zugo, Hudo, you two will go on to scout the area. If you see any of those things around, exterminate them immediately." Piccolo planned. Everyone nodded and took off flying into separate directions. Meanwhile at the check-in station, it was slowly getting shrouded in darkness as the inhabitants were knocked out cold.
At The Hideout Later
Kuzuku, Riley, and 21 followed the Saiyan couple into a semi-destroyed building. As they walked from corridor to corridor, they eventually entered a large room filled with people. Kuzuku had been explained that some people kept their bodies for noble sacrifices, meaning that all these people were willing to give up their life for another. It was saddening to see that such kind hearted people were subjugated to such pain was beyond him. 21 and Riley began treating everyone, one at a time while the Saiyan couple head over to get some rations. Kuzuku was pretty much twiddling his thumbs as his tail started to move around in boredom. That until he felt it grabbed and looked down at a small boy. He pondered on what he may have happened for someone like him to end up in Otherworld.
"Food?" The boy solemn. The poor guy must had been hungry and was probably in here for quite some time. The boy was then pulled from Kuzuku's sight by a lady.
"I am sorry for his disturbance sir. I take that you are with that lady that is catering to the injured over there right? I must thank you for you generosity." The girl said. Kuzuku closed his eyes and smiled.
"No worries ma'am, we are just doing what we were asked to do by King Kai. Besides it's understandable that the little guy is hungry. Here, how about an apple?" Kuzuku said bending down to the boys level. The child took the apple and started eating hastily as Kuzuku watched. As he was getting up he opened his eyes to take in the appearance of the woman. That was his first mistake as it left him in shock. There stood a lavender skinned woman with light purple hair to match. She had on the all too familiar nun clothing and the smile was not mistakable along with her white eyes. The smile on the woman's face morphed into one of worry.
"Umm is something the matte-" She was cut off when Kuzuku buried his face into her shoulders and started to weep. Nana was startled by the action and motioned the boy to go somewhere and play in which he obligated to do so. Nana was generally confused on why he acted so suddenly.
"Sniff* Nana...I'm sorry..." Kuzuku muttered. She was now curious as to why he knows her name. Kuzuku pulled back and wiped the tears from his eyes, slowly regaining his composer.
"It's...been so long. So damn long since that day." Kuzuku weep
"I'm sorry but I don't recognize you at all, who are you?" Nana quires. Kuzuku's tears finally dried and was able to put on a smile.
"Its me Nana. Its Kuzuku, don't you remember." Kuzuku grinned. The former Codian morphed into shock. She covered her mouth as tears rolled down her face in remembrance of the little boy she'd come to love. She started to break down into even more overflowing tears as Kuzuku held onto her, keeping her from collapsing onto the floor.
"My god, you've grown so big. It's...hard to believe...Sniff* that it's been seven year!" Nana cried. Kuzuku rubbed the head of his former caretaker.
"Yeah and a lot has happened since then. I just never thought that I'd get to see you again." Kuzuku smiled. 21 noticed the scene and went to check it out for herself. She was standing behind Kuzuku as he held the woman in his arms.
"Kuzuku who is this? Do you know her?" 21 said with a hint of jealousy.
"Don't worry 21, it's just someone who's taken care of me since I was little." Kuzuku caught on to her growing tension.
"Wait don't tell me she's..." 21 gasped.
"Yes, its Nana." Kuzuku nodded. 21 felt the urge to cry out with joy that the two were reunited once again. After several moments, the three were sitting outside of the building, under a tree. 21 had just got done treating all of the wounded so she had time to kill.
"You can't fathom on how happy I am. Tell me what happened after...well you know." Nana smiled with teary marks down her face.
"Well where do I begin. To put it simply after you died, The ship manage to take off to that planet we used to go to. There I buried you and went on a journey throughout the universe, trying to learn about my origin. That was when I heard there were Saiyans like me living on planet Earth. From then on, I lived on the planet along with the Saiyans that I was told about. I manage to make lots of friends on Earth and maybe some enemies." Kuzuku chuckled.
"I'm glad to hear that you've found a home that you were accepted into." Nana said. The chatter continued as Kuzuku was telling stories about his time on Earth. That was when Riley, Elery, and Karroto were approaching them.
"Kuzuku, we just finished distributing rations. We should probably go help the others." Riley said. Nana took notice of the other two Saiyans next to Riley.
"Oh Elery, Karroto, I am glad that you are okay. You didn't even warn me when you two took off to fight." Nana greeted.
"Sorry Nana, we will try to not worry you so much next time. We are friends after all right?" Elery genuine. Nana giggled a bit but then finally asked the question she had been waiting to ask.
"Now Kuzuku, you must introduce me to this lovely lady that took care of the treatments. Was she one of your friends you made on Earth or..." Nana razed. Kuzuku blushed a bit and poked his fingers together like a nervous teenager.
"Uh...well you see...hahaha. You can say that we both are together." Kuzuku stuttered. Nana giggled even more from startling him with such a question. She looked at 21 who was also flushed from her sudden question.
"I sure hope he is treating you well. If you have any problems with him, all you need to do is tell me about it." Nana patted on the majin's shoulder.
"Thank you Nana but you don't have to worry about anything of the sorts." 21 smiled. Kuzuku looked at the scenario on how everyone could act so natural in this sort of situation. He could only simper at the thought. That was until he sensed a evil presence before anyone could notice. He went into full combat mode and kicked the anticipating Ki blast that was directed at Karroto's head. Kuzuku's foot landed on the ground, even as to say that his foot slightly became implanted in the ground while an explosion occurred behind them. Kuzuku looked at the same monster from before but it was slightly different compared to the other one. This time it looked dark yellow with the same body texture. Another noticeable difference was the power level compared to the other was leagues above it.
"About time one of them found us. I was actually starting to get sick of waiting. Hey bro do you think I can take this one?" Riley asked.
"Go right ahead and knock yourself out." Kuzuku smirked, taking steps back. Riley was now stepping forward as she can hear it snicker.
"You sure that girl can take that thing? Wouldn't it be best for you to fight it?" Karroto concerned.
"Nah, my sister can easily take it down by herself. Heck, 21 can easily destroy it no sweat." Kuzuku smirked.
"Kuzuku that girl over there is your sister?" Nana quires
"Oh how can I forget. Yeah she is apparently my long lost sister. We were separated when we were infants so it explains why we never knew." Kuzuku answered. The audience turned their attention at the Saiyan girl facing off against the Otherworld terrorist. She vanished instantly, catching the entity off guard and kick it across the face and with extraordinary speeds that left images of her movements trailing behind, uppercutting it across the other side. Motioning her body into a full circle, Riley kicked the demon across the temple, this time sending it flying. The dark entity struggled back on its feet and charge at her with hatred. Riley backed peddle a bit, hoping that she could predict his first strike. The Saiyan girl deflect the punch to the side and blocked the second punch that was aimed at her face. She then dodged the double punch to both sides and the kick narrowly. She stopped the monster's onslaught by delivering a high knee to the chin, dazing it a bit. Riley went on a series of high speed vanishes, each time striking the demon all over before stopping with a punch to the side of it's ribs and flip kicking it into the air.
"Now it's about time I finish you off, take this!" Riley shouted, generating a red and orange ki blast in her hand. When she fired it, a massive wave of energy engulfed it's target before exploding in a blaze.
"Well that's the end of that one. See what did I tell ya, Riley's got this under control." Kuzuku smirked. 21 and Nana nod their heads in agreement but the Saiyan couple were stunned by Kuzuku's words as they watched Riley walk back to them. Riley raised a brow at their shocked expression.
"Hmmm? What's wrong with you two, it looks like you've seen a ghost." Riley joked.
"Kuzuku...did you call her Riley?" Karroto whispered. Elery was breaking down in tears at what she had heard.
"Yeah but what the problem? It's just a name isn't it?" Kuzuku dumbfounded.
"Kuzuku your a Saiyan survivor right? Tell me what planet did you land on when you were a kid?" Karroto asked further.
"Huh that's an odd question but to come clean, I landed on Codia when I was three. I actually returned there not too long ago and avenged Nana's death. He also seemed to have killed my parents as well but I never knew them." Kuzuku admitted. Elery was sobbing louder and was being comforted by 21 and Nana. The Saiyan siblings were confused about the whole situation.
"If what you say is true. Was the person you killed named Aereos by any chance?" Karroto finally asked. The words traveled through the Saiyan boy's head like the sound of a death sentence. He was quickly piecing it all together.
"No way...are you my father?" Kuzuku mumbled
"Kolard? I can't believe it. That we'd be reunited as a family like this." Karroto quivered.
