Hey guys, I bet you're expecting 'Return of Cooler' here, right? Well, plans have changed once again. I looked back over both 'Return of Cooler' and 'Super Android 13' and both of them... kinda leave Gohan in a difficult position. I mean, it's not like I couldn't REALLY work with them, but it's in that awkward transition of Goku and Vegeta being Super Saiyans and Gohan, while technically still having that ability, doesn't exactly effect real change. Looking over 'Return of Cooler', all Gohan would really be doing as a Super Saiyan is fodderizing the robots and/or the Cooler Clones, but it doesn't change the outcome because Cooler's Real Body is kinda left to Goku and Vegeta. And as for 'Super Android 13', Trunks is there and it felt very Super Saiyan heavy as individual fights for 14 and 15, then as Super Android 13 powered up, it would have felt forced for Gohan to go Super Saiyan just to stall for time when it ultimately comes down to Goku absorbing the Spirit Bomb. Changing the plot to revolve around Gohan taking the spotlight kinda takes away from what the theme of the movies were, which are showcasing Vegeta and Trunks as Super Saiyans in proper movies. And again, forcing Gohan into the conflict that felt closer to their movies didn't feel right, so moving onto Broly... Well, after TFS did this movie justice, and Dragonball Super taking Broly into Legendary good character status... I'm gonna piggyback on TFS for the most part, but because Gohan is effecting real change here, not only as a Super Saiyan, but also as a dedicated fighter against Broly, I can change the theming of this without actually changing the base theme of the Movie. If you want to boil down the extras away and leave the core of the movie intact, then Broly's movie comes down to a singular theme: Fathers and Sons. And as Gohan is the son of Goku, he can take the spotlight without taking away from the message of the film and maybe even re-center it and keep Broly respectable. So, that's where we stand here.
Disclaimer: RDF1 doesn't own this, moving on!
(Story Begin)
Gohan sighed as he laid back, enjoying the peace that was a world without Cell. He decided for him and Goku to use the Time Chamber first, then destroy Semi-Perfect Cell. From there, they had Goku get Dende to become the new Guardian and got new Dragonballs, wishing back the people Cell killed, 17 included. From there, they managed to convince the Androids that killing Goku would be a moot point because Goku could/would be revived up to a year from his death at their hands. They use that logic to break the 'Kill Son Goku' program Dr. Gero buried deep inside of them and they headed off to see the world. Future Trunks decided to stay in the present a few days longer, just to be sure everthing was taken care of, plus there was a celebration, he had earned the right to enjoy one after saving Goku's life.
Gohan then blinked, 'that's new,' thought Gohan, feeling dozens of energy signatures enter the atmosphere, 'How did I not feel them before now?'
Suddenly a ship landed and out poured several dozen soldiers that approached Vegeta and knelt before him.
"And just who do you think you are bowing to?" asked Vegeta.
"All hail Lord Vegeta," responded the group, as if on command.
'That's definitely new...' thought Gohan, raising an eyebrow while standing up.
"My prince, how long it has been," said a new voice, walking through the crowd to kneel in front of them to 'Lord' Vegeta.
"I remember you," said Vegeta, "You're Paragus, one the soldiers in my Father's squad. How did you survive? My father's squad was massacred on Frieza's ship right before he blew up Planet Vegeta."
(AN1)
"Ah, yes..." hesitated Paragus, "You're father had entrusted a secret mission for me, in case the worst happened. He wanted me to find a new planet for any surviving Saiyans. Bardock's warning of Frieza's betrayal had reached your father's ears and while he didn't want to believe it, he couldn't dismiss the implications. He was wise to do so."
"I'm afraid you've reached us far too late. Both Radditz and Nappa are dead, and the only other Full-Blooded Saiyan around is that Fool Kakarot," informed Vegeta, "Beyond that, there are two half-bloods. Kakarot's spawn, Gohan, and my own, Trunks. There's also his time traveling future self, but he's not staying forever."
"Even still, I have toiled tirelessly for decades. It would mean a great deal that you at least see it for yourself," pleaded Paragus, bowing his head.
Vegeta pondered this. Something didn't feel right, but considering he was off world for the last few days prior to his Planet's destruction, he couldn't dismiss Paragus's argument. Coming to a decision he stood up.
"Very well," said Vegeta, "But I make no promises to stay. Gohan, Trunks, let's go."
"Sure Father," said Trunks, who wanted to protest, but Gohan signaled him against it.
"We're coming too," said Krillin.
"No, baldy, this trip is for Saiyan's only," said Vegeta, giving a harsh glare.
So with that final statement, Vegeta, Gohan, and Trunks left with Paragus and his men towards the new planet.
(AN2)
It was several hours later that they landed on the Planet. Gohan decided to explore the area with Trunks while Vegeta got the 'Royal Tour'. It didn't take long to find the problem. Seeing more footsoldiers that belonged to Paragus beating up on a elderly man and a child, Gohan intervened. The Soldier blew his whistle to get reinforcements.
"(sighs) You just can't find rational henchmen these days," groaned Gohan, snapping his finger and sending a wave of Ki over the soldiers, knocking them back and out against the mining site's wall, "Paragus is full of it, so you know what we have to do, right?"
"To be honest, I did NOT want to leave Earth," said Trunks, "Though I can't argue that traveling through space hasn't been on my bucket list."
"I should remind you to try and get in touch with Baba back in your time. She can get in contact with King Yemma, then King Kai, then New Namek so you can get things back on track in your world."
"Save it for after we fight whoever it is on this planet we need to."
"Sure thing," finished Gohan, before both flew off to find Vegeta, before Goku popped in, "Oh, hey Dad. What brings you to New Vegeta?"
"Apparently this 'Legendary Super Saiyan' destroyed South Galaxy, so King Kai asked me to find and stop him from destroying any more planets."
"Hmm," mulled over Gohan, before realizing what happened and sighed, "Crapbaskets."
(AN3)
When they landed, Vegeta was walking back to the ship, with Paragus following him and another Saiyan trailing after both of them.
"I can't believe I actually wasted my time with this," ranted Vegeta, "Even if the Building was up to code, which it wasn't, the food isn't anywhere near as good as Earth Food. Call me spoiled, but remember... I AM a Prince. BOYS! We're leaving! And what are you doing here, Kakarot?"
Suddenly, the new Saiyan's eyes bulged as if hearing a trigger word.
"You must be Goku!" intervened Paragus, "I must welcome you to New Veget-"
Paragus was cut off by a hand from Vegeta, "Not happening. We're NOT staying. And you still haven't explained why you're here, clown!"
"Someone destroyed a Galaxy," said Goku, "Apparently the 'Legendary Super Saiyan' did it."
"Oh you gotta be joking!" cried Vegeta, "Paragus, did you lie to me!?"
"You know what, it doesn't matter anymore, pretense out the wind it is," muttered Paragus, "My apologies, my former liege, but this was always about revenge! Revenge against Vegeta!"
"My Father, the planet or me?" asked Vegeta for clarification.
"Your father, but since he's already dead, by proxy it falls to you," replied Paragus, "Broly, ATTACK VEGETA!"
"Sins of the father much?" summed up Gohan, before Broly powered up and charged at Vegeta, for which Gohan intervened and blocked, "And quite frankly, Paragus, if Broly is the Legendary Super Saiyan, considering you're a wimp and every other Saiyan here hasn't been anywhere near South Galaxy at all, then what caused him to blow it up."
(AN4)
"A single word, which I won't repeat right now," explained Paragus, "Don't want to put us all in danger."
"Ya'know what," said Vegeta, powering up, "My father may have been an asshole, but right now, you're actually worse at being a parent than Kakarot!"
Broly's eyes twitched as his power spiked, causing Gohan to pull Vegeta out of there.
"Okay, Vegeta, don't trigger him," warned Gohan, "If he goes Legendary, we'll be in for a fight worse than Frieza."
"And you would know?" quipped Vegeta, "I thought you got passed your insecurities about fighting."
"There's Saiyan Pride, and then there's being plain suicidal!" retorted Gohan.
"To a Saiyan, there's not much difference," said Vegeta, "Even Kakarot, for all his idiocies, know's that. You want to fight the Legendary Super Saiyan, don't you Kakarot!"
"Yeah, I kinda do!" remarked Goku.
"See, boy, Kakarot's a true Saiyan!" continued Vegeta, before Broly let loose a yell that sent Ki waves pouring out, forcing all of them to brace themselves.
(AN5)
Suddenly, Broly's power increased drastically, bypassing normal Super Saiyan and going into Legendary Super Saiyan directly. It was unreal. And Gohan gulped at what was before him. It defied all logic, but for every law, there was an exception, thus Broly existed.
Because Broly was already a Super Saiyan, it was no holds barge as Goku, Trunks, and Gohan went Super Saiyan to match him. Vegeta didn't join him, however; as he had turned to Paragus with venom in his eyes.
"Paragus. To be fair, I can believe that my father could have asked you to leave the planet before Frieza blew it up," smirked Vegeta, before frowning, "But that BS went out the window once I met your son. I played along, sure, but I was never going to stay here, even if it was a paradise. And now, I'm going to do what my father couldn't, and kill you."
Before Paragus could retort or retreat, a blast from Vegeta went right through him, before powering up to Super Saiyan and joining the fray against Broly...
For all the good it was doing. Broly was just too powerful. His Energy was in flux, but had generally been rising throughout the fight, leaving Broly himself barely in control of his actions, not that he was intentionally controlling them. Gohan, for his part, had done his best just to keep up with Broly, but could only just keep up in super speed, something he couldn't keep up forever. Broly eventually managed to turn his full attention to Gohan, who tried to blast him, only to get grabbed at the neck and ankles, before being brought down onto his knee, effectively breaking Gohan's back and his Super Saiyan transformation.
(AN6)
"GOHAN! NO!" cried out Goku and Trunks in unison, getting angry as they tried again to take Broly down.
'Of all the...' thought Gohan, as he cursed his situation. Of all the fights and all the stupid ridiculous implausible scenarios, THIS is the one that broke him... physically speaking.
Gohan couldn't move, the pain his lower half was sending to him was too great. He could barely keep watch of the fight that Broly was still dominating even with Vegeta helping. 'PICCOLO! IF YOU CAN HEAR ME, HELP!'
'Gohan, no need to yell,' replied Piccolo, coming in to land next to him, and all but force-feeding him a Senzu Bean, getting him back to 100 percent, 'I was following you guys and you didn't think you could leave the planet without telling me, did you?'
'Honestly,' confessed Gohan, as he managed to get up and stretch his body, making sure everything was in working order, 'Paragus kinda blind-sided us without warning. It was weird, but that's what happens when the echoes of Time Travel catch up to us. The slaves on the ship? Also, how long have we been here?'
'Yes and about ninety-three minutes. Now do us all a favor, and do this right,' informed Piccolo, who transferred some of his energy to Gohan before flying off to do a sweep to see if he missed anyone.
'Alright, Broly,' thought Gohan, rising back up into the air again, 'time for round two!'
And with a cry to the heavens, he not only goes Super Saiyan, but manages to reach Super Saiyan 2 a few seconds later.
"Hey Broly!" called out Gohan, having everyone's attention from his transformation, "I've gone one thing to say to you: You're a logical fallacy, and it's time to correct this fallacy!"
Gohan then sped forward, actually tackling the Giant away from the other Saiyans, not even noticing the perplexed look on Trunks, a smirk developing on Vegeta, and a shocked laugh into a proud grin on Goku.
"Kid, Broly defies Logic! Broly's strength is unmatched!" said Broly, as they began to exchange blows, surprisingly his blows were not overpowering Gohan's.
"Sorry, but all that muscle and a speed increase instead of a drop," countered Gohan, using super speed bypass Broly's defenses, getting several good hits in, "There is no logic that even the Great Legendary Super Saiyan can override! It's over Broly. Let this grudge between Fathers and Sons be over! KA! ME! HA! ME! HA!"
(AN7)
Powering up a blast, he shoots it point blank into Broly, condensing it into half it's circumference and pierced right through Broly, leaving Broly unable to move, before being grabbed by Super Saiyan 2 Gohan and chucked into the incoming Meteor that was entering the Atmosphere. After seeing Broly pinned to the Meteor as it made it's final approach, he sped over to Goku, signaling the others to join them. Let's go home dad!"
Goku used Instant Transmission to get the five of them onto the Ship with the former slave aliens and managed to get them back to their home planet before heading home themselves.
(Story End)
Author Notes!
AN1: Well... continuity is a thing, even if Paragus wasn't apart of King Vegeta's group, he was still seen speaking with the King on what might have been the latest of a possible regular basis. Even if it's not canon, consider it canon for this particular chapter and nothing else.
AN2: Yeah, removing nearly all filler parts, because they're kinda more unnecessary compared to TFS's version.
AN3: Yeah, that's here. His mistake was not going with Vegeta at first, but again, streamlining events so that we get to the fight quicker.
AN4: Taking from a DIFFERENT TFS video. Something different for a change.
AN5: Subtle respect Vegeta has for Kakarot/Goku, even if he hates him. It's not as profound as 'you're better than me', but on a basic level it still works, right?
AN6: And suddenly a left turn in this fight. Gohan gets beaten up by a man child. Broly basically brutalizes an eleven year old. Yeah, considering the focus is on him and what you expect happens, going this far isn't exactly crossing a line for Gohan's side of this.
AN7: Seriously, logical fallacy! Yes, it's Broly. Yes, it's stupid/dumb and at the same time so cool. It doesn't matter. Much like Gohan, I think rationally, and while I love suspending disbelief more than most cynics and less than blind fanatics, this... this just resonates with the fact that I hate Broly. It's a legit reason because he breaks logic and reasoning with this muscle max without speed drop. It's just wrong! (Though given the nature of throwing rules out the window because it's DBZ is a norm tactic that's used repeatedly. OH! And, uh, also... Fathers and Sons. This movie concept in a nutshell, huh...
Broly Done! Meta Cooler and Super Android 13 skipped. I'm kinda leaning away from Broly's Second Coming since I'm going to just be repeating this movie effectively, minus the change in location and personnel in the vicinity. To be honest, I'm getting closer to continue Gohan's Redemption into Super. That being said...
NOTE: Gohan does NOT know the events of Super. It's completely new for him, and as he's keeping Main Character status in this story, that changes other events later in the timeline. So... be patient while I get ready.
SECOND NOTE: I will being using the Battle of Gods Movie as well as Resurrection of F over Dragonball Super considering filler in that regard. I will double and triple check over certain episodes if it feels necessary to include prior to the movies, in between the movies, before continuing into Super Proper.
Later,
RDF1