The Next Day
Kuzuku and 21 woke up around the same time in the morning with little of what they remembered about last night. After some time observing, they recalled that they decided to sleep over Bulma's since 21 wanted to work overnight and Kuzuku was there to help with the coding and programming a bit. As Kuzuku got out the shower, 21 was already dressed in her lab coat and in her majin form. She let out what seemed to be the cutest yawn, startling the Saiyan a bit but smiles anyways. The two walked out of their guest room together and made their way down the halls for breakfast.
"21, how long do you think it would take for you guys to finish the repairs on the machine?" Kuzuku asked.
"Hmm, I think tonight if we are lucky. If not, it should be done by tomorrow," 21 answered.
"Oh alright then, but please don't pull a all nighter again. Like this time, you slept so hard the I think your tail slapped me hard across the face about ten times in a row," Kuzuku said.
"Hey, its kinda pay back since your tail can't seem to stop tickling me when I sleep," 21 countered.
"Eh, I don't have control over it," Kuzuku chuckled.
"Well neither do I," 21 pouted cutely. The two finally finished their conversation as they walked out onto the balcony where everyone had already started eating. Bulma couldn't help but stare at the couple with amused face.
"Aw, they truly are a couple. Arguing is always a good sign," Bulma cooed in her mind. The two sat down next to where F-Trunks was eating, earning a stare from him. As they ate, Kuzuku couldn't exactly shake it off and decided to aid to his curiosity.
"Alright what's up? You've been staring at 21 and I for quite a long time," Kuzuku gave in.
"Well, I didn't expect for your girlfriend to be...pink," F-Trunks muttered.
"Is that it? Well she was actually modified to be that way since majin cells and various others were implanted into her. To be frank with you this is her true form," Kuzuku briefed.
"Oh, that explains it," F-Trunks awed. 21 simply giggled at Kuzuku's cute approach to defending her from stares. As they continued to eat, F-Trunks had a thought that came to mind as he remembered that he was now in the past.
"Mom, do you think I can bring Gohan with me into the future?" F-Trunks said while chewing on a pancake.
"I don't think he can come this time Trunks. As of lately, he's been piled up with work so he hadn't even had anytime to really do anything else but train for a while and eat dinner with his family," Bulma informed. F-Trunks looked down in thought until Kuzuku decided to ask a uncomfortable question.
"Say, Trunks, what happened to everyone else in the future? Aren't they fighting with you as well?" Kuzuku asked. Bulma grimaced at the mistake he made on asking that question as it would only darken the mood. F-Trunks let out a deep sigh as he prepared to explain his back story to him. Trunks listened intently as well, knowing that he wanted some answers of his own.
"Well long before all this, Goku had already suffered from a heart virus and died shortly after I was born. Around that time the androids you know as 17 and 18 were brutal, killing everything and causing destruction. They were too powerful, killing most of the Z-Fighters including my father but they only left fighter alive who became my master when I was growing up. It was Gohan," F-Trunks said with a hint of regret and sadness. Kuzuku's felt a sort of connection with him since Gohan was also his master as well.
"But one day, when the androids attacked the city, Gohan knocked me out so I wouldn't die in vain. He rushed towards the fight with only one arm and fought them to the death eventually losing his life in the process. That was what lead me to take a chance through traveling to the past in hopes to change the future by preventing Goku's death. That was what lead to the birth of your timeline," F-Trunks added.
"Birth of this timeline? What do you mean by that?" 21 intrigued.
"After going back to my world, I discovered that time isn't as linear as we thought but each changing event made in the past will not affect the future in anyway. The androids were still alive thus bringing about another theory that is evident of time," F-Trunks paused.
"Alternate realities?" 21 realized as the future warrior nodded.
"Yes and that's precisely the case. It could be noted that this was the reason why I never knew about you 21 nor Kuzuku since our timelines are different. To me, I am simply an outcast that has nothing to do with your timeline. After the event of Cell, I went back to the future and defeated the androids with the new power I acquired from training with everyone here. This leads us into today," F-Trunks concluded. Kuzuku processed things for a moment and smiled.
"I guess that answers my question. You're what heck of a guy to travel back in time and return back to a desolate world. That shows that your hope is unwavering despite all of that. By the way, I can understand why you want to see Gohan again since he was my master as well," Kuzuku chuckled.
"Really? Did he punch you into a river and forced you to try and fly up?" F-Trunks asked with a brightened up expression
"Yeah, did he make you fight him with only your hands while upside down?" Kuzuku enthused.
"Wow, despite different timelines, Gohan is still Gohan. He's never been easy when it came to training especially with the sparing upside down thing. That was the worse," Trunks laughed with Kuzuku as well. As soon as the laughter dialed down, everyone started to finish eating first before heading back to work. Kuzuku and F-Trunks stood face to face in the garden
"Alright! Let's get back to training so we can beat that Black sucker!" Kuzuku encouraged, turning Super Saiyan 2 on the whim. F-Trunks did the same, staring at him with hope in his eyes that everything was going to be alright. Trunks merely watched intently at his future self with something that his father always spoke of. Pride was what he liked to call it.
Somewhere In A Rocky Wasteland
At the same time as Kuzuku was helping Trunks train, Goku and Vegeta decided to work on their own training before the time machine was completed. The two clashed blow for blow in Super Saiyan Blue, neither showing signs of fatigue. Eventually the two cross-countered, landing an effective blow to each other that destroyed the environment surrounding their spar. Both Saiyans leaped back to gain some distance but were thinking the same thing.
"Damn it, we are getting nowhere like this! We need to maintain that level of strength. Its as if we instantly lose it!" Vegeta frustrated.
"I get what you mean Vegeta, we can both feel it when we transform but how do we keep it going? Hmmmm I can't wrap my head around it, but maybe Whis mentioned something one time but I can't remember," Goku sighed.
"Tch, never mind that, lets just keep on going! I won't be satisfied with mere draws!" Vegeta yelled. Goku decided to not think too much and go back to what he does best and charged at his rival once more.
The Following Day
The day had finally arrived for Kuzuku, Goku, F-Trunks, and Vegeta to head out to the future so they can confront Black. They all gathered around the time machine as they waved their goodbyes.
"Be safe, and make sure you win," 21 hugged Kuzuku and giving him a kiss on the cheek.
"Come on already, stop being all lovey with your mate and get on board! We don't have all day!" Vegeta commanded as he was already inside with Trunks and Goku who was laughing at his rivals temper.
"Don't need to be so grumpy Vegeta like geez, I don't know why your mad today," Goku chuckled.
"Maybe it's because a certain someone went off with Whis when I was about to win!" Vegeta spat.
"You know that was because Whis called on an emergency so I had no choice," Goku defended. Vegeta gave him his typical shunning pose which made Kuzuku chuckled. He hopped on board as he gave his last farewells.
"Alright now I must warn you that things may get bumpy," F-Trunks said.
"Bumpy? How so," Kuzuku asked.
"Can't say but all I can tell you is that please try to hold in your entrails until we exit the machine," F-Trunks warned, pulling the lever and activated the machine. It flew into the sky as it was powering up before transporting itself to the future.
Trunk's Future. Note: From this point, F-Trunks will be referred to as just Trunks.
The time machine appeared and landed itself gently on the ground. The hatch practically flew open as the three Saiyans from the past leaped out of the machine and began puking their wastes out while Trunks exited the machine and turned it into a capsule.
"God, how do you bare with that?!" Kuzuku asked while wiping his mouth of saliva.
"You'll get used to it. I did after my first time traveling," Trunks said. Everyone looked around at the destroyed cities. The sky seemed dark and cloudy, only illustrating the seemingly depressing future. Trunks looked around for a moment as he could of sworn Mai's body was still around. But she was nowhere to be found. While trying to process what had happened, Goku decided to walk around to get a better look of the place.
"Man, you weren't kidding Trunks. Black sure did a number and didn't waste any time wreaking havoc," Goku awed. His amazed expression soon morphed into confusion as he noticed red dots plaster all over his face.
"Fire!" A voice shouted out. About five rockets were aimed at Goku's face, causing him to be perplexed. Trunks ran pass him and quickly leapt into the air, cutting the missiles before they hit their target. If you were to be watching closely, you could see Vegeta smirk a little at the display. In mere moments, the two were confronted by several soldiers with their guns ready to fire.
"This will be revenge for all the people you slaughtered! Prepare to di-,"One Soldier claimed before getting cut off by Trunks.
"Wait! This person is not Black!" Trunks informed as he approached his men. They took their helmets off in awe and respect.
"Commander, it's so good to see you alive!" The soldier said as he bowed with respect.
"Yes I am alive and well. The people you see before you are allies so no need to harm them, especially the one that may look like Black but truth be told Black merely is posing as him," Trunks explain.
"That's wonderful news commander Trunks! That means you've made it back to the past and recruited some one to aid us!" He cheered. Trunks was shocked for a moment that he knew about the plans to travel back in time to get help. Only two people knew about that meaning...
"Anything the matter, Trunks?" Kuzuku asked with a smile, knocking his new friend out of thought. Trunks shook his head.
"No, just thinking. Let's head back to base, I need to check something," Trunks said.
"About that commander, we've relocated so please follow me and we'll take you there," his ally alerted.
About 40 Minutes Later
When they arrive at the base, they were met with a saddening sight. Numerous of soldiers and civilians were injured, some with missing limbs and bleeding out as we speak. Everyone looked completely exhausted as they walked past them. Trunks was looking around in hopes to find someone until he caught glimpse of her.
"Mai!" Trunks called out. The raven haired girl who had just finished treating a soldier's injuries turned around to face the hero of this world. Her face glistened as she called his name.
"Trunks!" The sound of his name caused everyone to get up and crowd the hero with acknowledgement. As they all were catching up, Vegeta yet again showed his rare smile but this time it didn't go unnoticed as Kuzuku and Goku were staring at him with a stupid grin on their faces.
"What!" Vegeta snapped.
"Who's a proud daddy? Is it you Vegeta?" Kuzuku teased. Vegeta glared at the younger Saiyan with murderous intent.
"I want you to remember those words you said Kolard, cause you will regret them," Vegeta muttered, catching Kuzuku off guard.
"Huh? How do you...," Kuzuku said.
"Your father came from otherworld and helped out against Kugeki. I just so happen to overhear your real Saiyan name, which reminds me Kakarrot," Vegeta said, catching Goku's attention.
"Your father also came from Otherworld as well. He wants me to tell you that he and his mate are waiting for you," Vegeta mumbled as he walked past the two. When he found a cleared area, the Saiyan prince pulled out a capsule and threw it to the ground, summoning a array of food for everyone to eat. As the survivors ate, Trunks walked over with Mai.
"Guys, I'd like for you to meet Mai. She's been an important piece in helping me keep the rest of humanity safe," Trunks introduce.
"Mai? Wait that means she is the future version of the Mai in the past," Kuzuku noted.
"You are correct. I thought I've noticed the similarities from the Mai I saw in the past," Trunks confirmed as he nodded. Mai stepped forward and bowed to the three Saiyans who came to the future.
"I am sincerely grateful for your willingness to help us in the fight against Black," Mai said. Goku let out a chuckle at the formality and scratched his head.
"No need to thank us, the quicker we get rid of Black then peace will finally be restored to the future," Goku said. Mai looked up and nodded with hope in her eyes. The resistance girl lead them through the new base and eventually made it outside, where it was still gloomy and dark but the sky seemed to be in the day time.
"Trunks, are you going to fight as well?" Mai asked.
"Yes, and we'll put Black down this time," Trunks said.
"No he'll only be observing as well as the other two. I will be the one to defeat Black!" Vegeta claimed.
"But dad, this is my world and I should have the right to protect it!" Trunks argued
"No, besides you have that girl. If something were to happen then you should get into the time machine and head to the past. Perhaps repopulate," Vegeta ordered, causing the two to blush.
"Yeah, I didn't think you've mature this much Trunks. You already have a girlfriend in times like this," Goku teased.
"Wha-What are you two talking about! We are not in that type of relationship!" Trunks denied with Mai agreeing with him. Kuzuku patted their shoulders and let out a sigh.
"Its okay Trunks so don't bother trying to reason with them. They did the exact same thing when I was with 21," Kuzuku said. Vegeta had enough of the teasing and decided to get back on to task.
"Enough messing around, lets move out! The faster we get this done, the quicker we can head home for dinner!" Vegeta order, flying off to find Black. The three Saiyans looked at each other before following his majesty at high speeds, leaving Mai to look off as they disappeared like a shooting star.
Somewhere In The City
Black had returned from the wherever he went with the time ring. He had been experimenting as to say, in hopes to acquire new strength in which he had successfully did. He looked around and started to laugh as his Ki seemed to have grown to a new level of beauty as he were to call it.
"Heheheh, magnificent. This new power I have acquired through my countless experimentations is simply. JUST. MAGNIFICENT! Just you wait, Son Goku, Trunks, I will have your heads by the end of the day," Black laughed.
Around The Same Time, In A Squared Plaza
The four warriors landed in the center of the Plaza in mere moments. Vegeta decided to alert their presence by raising his hand into the air and fire a energy wave into the sky. They waited patiently for his arrival as sounds of thunder could be heard. That was when electricity started to rage around the sky, notifying the fighters that he has arrived. A dark green cyclone emerged into the sky before dispersing, revealing the Goku look-alike with his hair flowing. He looked down with a smug expression on his face.
"So the mongrels returned to face me? I saw your signal to summon me and I must say it was quite the light show. I didn't know that mortals were capable of begging for their death in such a creative way. Though I don't know how you got here if I recall that I destroyed your time machine," Black mused.
"Hmph, enough chatting because I got something to show you," Vegeta smirked, turning Super Saiyan Blue. His aura flickering blue electricity as he pointed to himself with his thumb.
"This is what we like to call, Super Saiyan Blue," Vegeta said. You'd expect Black to be frightened but yet it was the total opposite. He was literally smirking at them, causing Kuzuku to become curious.
"He just witness a transformation that he had never seen before, yet he's smiling as if its something of pure amusement? What's he up to?" Kuzuku wondered. Black started to clap his hands and laugh at the mortals transformation.
"Excellent, so this is what the Saiyan race looks like when they are cloaked in the magnificent Ki of the divine? Of course, one of god's beautiful creations would be something as like this," Black praised.
"Quit talk-," Vegeta was about to say something until Black instant appeared in front of him with his fingers lifting the princes chin. Everyone, especially Goku and Kuzuku were caught off guard by his speed.
"You've train well to reach such divinity but in the end, you are nothing more but a mortal," Black said. Vegeta leaped back to gain some distance, watching his rival's look-alike with shocked eyes as he smirked at him.
"Something's definitely off about him. His speed was nothing compared to what he is now and that's evident as he passed through my guard so easily, despite me being in Super Saiyan Blue," Vegeta pondered but narrowed his eyes.
"But still, you are nothing compared to Super Saiyan Blue!" Vegeta shouted, charging at Black who was still smiling at him, punch him hard as he blocked the blow that sent him flying through several walls. Vegeta chased after him and started to unleash an onslaught of punches as he crashed through walls and various debris. The Saiyan Prince eventually broke through his guard by kicking him in the stomach before vanishing behind Black and kneeing him into the air. Vegeta appeared above him and sledgehammered the fake Goku into the ground, creating a crater in the process.
Vegeta wasted no time and rammed his fist into Black before unleashing a barrage of punches on him, pummeling so hard that the crater began to expand even more. Black seemed to be emotionless as his eyes were closed throughout the beatdown that Vegeta was unleashing. Vegeta was now sure that he was just overreacting when Black broke through his guard until he opened his right eye and smirked. Vegeta felt an ominous danger lurking for some reason and leaped back from the now large hole in the ground.
"The hell did I just sense? Just what is he hiding...?" Vegeta gritted. Black slowly walked out of the hole, only to stop for a moment to dust off the dirt that was now on his Gi. He didn't even utter a word as he dashed almost unexpectedly and kicked Vegeta hard in the stomach.
"Gaughhha!" Vegeta let out sound that can only be described as pain. The Saiyan prince was sent flying through several debris before he skidded across the ground, eventually slamming into a destroyed wall that was in the plaza. The dust cleared to reveal that Vegeta was still standing but more on his guard than ever.
"Vegeta was pushed back even in Blue?" Kuzuku thought as he watch Black approach them slowly. Goku was a bit surprise by what he had just witnessed but kept his cool as Black merely stood there, taking in the outside world.
"I think I've stalled you all long enough. Maybe I should show you...the beauty that I have stored for you. Consider it an award for a mere mortal such as yourself to reach such a level that would earn praise from the gods," Black rambled.
"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Black powered up, flaring his dark Ki that began to shake the environment. His Ki ruptured the sky as it began to grow darker than it normally presumed. The area seemed to glow purple as lightning raged around.
"No, it can't be!" Kuzuku caught on quickly.
"Raghhhhhhhh!" Black roared, flaring a large, wild pillar of a dark red aura that transitions into a faint pink and purple in the inside. Everyone stared in shock as Black had completely transformed. His hair was a pastel pink with faint, white highlights while his eyebrows matched with his hair. His eyes were pink as well while a dark purple glow, covers his body while his aura was present. As everyone stared in shock, Black began to chuckle as he opened his arms as if he was the personification of glory himself.
"Are you shock? It's to be expected as to see such a majestic color like this right? Only someone divine such as myself can achieve this power when surpassing a Super Saiyan God," Black said while letting out a soft laugh at the expressions he was getting.
"Considering that you all can't respond, I'd take that you can't comprehend the vastness of my ascension. Yes my ascension into what I like to call, Rose. Yes Super Saiyan Rose is the most magnificent name to call it," Black mused as he motioned his fingers to the side of his forehead, smirking at them with satisfaction.
"Super Saiyan Rose!?" Trunks repeated. Black started to laugh as he flew into the air.
"I've finally managed to evolve myself to a level that is on par with the great Son Goku. No...a level that far surpasses him, one that is only achievable through true divinity!" Black chuckled darkly as he looked down on everyone. He turned his attention towards Goku who was looking at him with confusion and smirked.
"Son Goku, just look at me. You should be proud that you are able to reach the peak of beauty in this way. I must thank you because without you, I wouldn't have been able to make it this far," Black complimented.
"I don't even have a clue on what you are talking about," Goku replied.
"Of course you don't understand, because in the end you are still mortal. You can't possibly comprehend the level of my proud words nor my philosophy. Yes I will bring about the day of reckoning with the power of Son Goku on all that is here," Black rambled.
"I am starting to believe that this guy has some screws loose Goku," Kuzuku added.
"Yeah, your right about that. He's a pretty weird guy," Goku agreed. Vegeta was starting to get irritated and clenched his fist in front of him.
"Black!" Vegeta called out, gaining Black's attention.
"Where are you looking?! Your main opponent is right here and he is getting annoyed from you trying to delay you death!" Vegeta said.
"Don't you understand mortal? Your time has finally come to an end as I am not interested in you anymore," Black replied, looking down at the Saiyan prince.
"What did you say?!" Vegeta growled.
"You are nothing more but the appetizer for the main dish. You should know your place before you do something you will regret," Black taunted.
"Cut the crap and fight!" Vegeta roared as he charged at Black who smirked at him and sidestepped his punch. He smiled at the opening and was ready to sent the Saiyan prince to the ground with a punch of his own but Vegeta caught his fist before he made contact, startling him a bit. Vegeta smirked as he kicked Black in his ribs before unleashing a barrage of punches before uppercutting Black in the chin.
"Now it's time to give you a one way ticket to hell!" Vegeta shouted as he pulled his fist back to deliver the finishing blow. Black was seemingly stunned until he smirked for a split second.
"Vegeta no!" Kuzuku warned as he caught noticed of Black plotting something.
"VEGETA YE-GAGHHH!" Vegeta was about to yell again until he stopped the moment he felt a sharp pain in his chest. He looked down to see a Ki blade lunged right into his lungs.
"Ho...How! Gaghhh!" Vegeta muttered as he coughed out blood when Black retracted the blade out of his chest. The Saiyan Prince fell to the ground and deformed from his Super Saiyan Blue state.
"I thought I told you that you were nothing more than an appetizer. Now look what you got yourself into," Black said landing on the roof of one of the buildings.
"Father!" Trunks worried, running to Vegeta's side as he was injured. If it wasn't for Super Saiyan Blue then he would of died from that strike. Goku looked up at Black who licked his lips, ready to get the next victim.
"I must thank you as well Vegeta. The warm-up you provided me was beneficial as well. It only made me stronger. Now come up here and face me, Son Goku," Black demanded.
"Damn it, how about you try m-," Kuzuku was cut off when Goku stepped forward.
"Alright!" Goku said, transforming into Super Saiyan Blue as well.
"Super Saiyan Blue at the start? Goku let me fight to, together we can take him down," Kuzuku said.
"No, we need you to be at full strength. Black seems to be at a level that's stronger than I could ever imagine. If all goes down hill for me then you can at least instant transmission us to another location," Goku said.
"But that's all the more reason for us to fight together! No matter how strong he is, if I were to transform into Grand Super Saiyan 4 then he wouldn't stand a chance if we rush him from both sides!" Kuzuku argued.
"No, we mustn't be so hasty. We don't know exactly how strong Black has become and revealing our trump card could be costly. For now, take care of Vegeta," Goku countered. The hero of Earth flew into the air to combat Black one on one. The two stared face to face as their contrasting auras raged around.
"Is this what you wanted? A one on one match between me and you?" Goku mused.
"Right now, I am at a level that no mere mortal can reach. Yes a level that only a deity such as myself can achieve. This power, do you want to try and go up against this overflowing strength of mine?" Black asked, pointing his Ki blade at Goku.
"Yeah, bring it on!" Goku replied by throwing a barrage of Ki blasts at Black. With one fell swoop, Black cut the Ki blast, causing them to explode. Noticing this, Goku took the opportunity to attack through the smoke and but Black managed to block the punch with ease, retaliating with a swing of his sword in which Goku narrowly dodged. The two clashed around like streams of light fighting for dominance, each time leaving shockwaves that shook the already destroyed and deserted buildings. Goku then narrowly avoiding a slash to his stomach, leaving his Gi slightly cut before he was kicked to the ground.
"Goku!" Kuzuku and Trunks worried in union. Goku was slowly getting up from the ground as Black landed on the roof of a destroyed house. He retracted the Ki blade back into his aura and prepared what seemed to be a black energy ball with a red outline.
"Kaaaaaaa...meeeeeeee...haaaaaa..." Black chanted. Goku's eyes widened as he braced himself for what was about to come next until.
"You can stop now Black. I shall not allow anymore unauthorized fights," A voice said. Everyone stopped even Black at the sound of someone talking. A light seemed to create a hole in the sky as someone descended right next to Black. His green skin and white spiky mohawk was a dead give away. Especially the attire he was wearing as well as the earrings.
"Zamasu!" Goku exclaimed. Zamasu smirked at the Saiyan who was shocked to disbelief.
"It's nice to see you again, Son Goku. I have come to send you to the afterlife for your atrocities against me back when you challenged me to a duel," Zamasu said. Kuzuku gritted his teeth as now there was one more enemy that they have to deal with and he could already tell that thing are about to get messy.