*(Disclaimer: I do not own Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, or Dragon Ball GT. All characters and places associated with the Dragon Ball series belong to their own respected creators and I have not used them to make any profit in any shape or form.)
Jason9000: Hello everyone readers. Before we begin I want to thank you all for giving me so many reviews. My gratitude cannot be expressed in words. I want to thank the Neo Z Fighter community for reviewing my story bit by bit. Your reviews helped me a lot since I was only getting a review or three per chapter for a while. Now before we begin I'd like to answer some questions that were asked in the reviews. If I already answered yours you can skip this bit.
Jasper6509 asked: "Piccolo's not going to be an android is he?"
Answer: Nope, I never once considered Piccolo becoming Android 22. That could be an interesting idea though. If Gero was able to make Androids 17 and 18 so strong when they were humans, I could only imagine what a Namek or Saiyan Android would be like
Ozad: "Do you know the official side story about Piccolo called 'In the name of Piccolo Daimao'? It's about Piccolo's secret thoughts during his first three years of his life. It's pretty good!
Answer: No, I didn't even know something like that existed. This is all coming from inside my head and from consulting people on the Neo Z fight forum.
Romeo: "This is awesome :3 please continue. Also if it's not too much to ask I was annoyed at DBZ when the humans and piccolo became basically useless, so please could you increase the powers of the humans. I'm also half hoping that Buu and Uub are going to fuse. Well thanks for writing.
Answer: Don't worry; I have something in mind for the humans. Remember they got the Earth to defend. So I'll be showing what their challenge will be. Are Buu and Uub going to fuse? That's up in the air at this point. Remember Kid Buu is now added into the Majin mess. So it'll be a unique situation in my honest opinion.
Now I have a question for all of you. I've been getting multiple reviews saying I've been sticking to the plot. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but don't other fanfics stick to the plot? If someone could elaborate I'd greatly appreciate it. As for keeping them in character, to be honest it's kind of hard. Now that every villain had a massive power boost we don't know for sure who the top dog is. For all we know it could be Bojack or King Piccolo. Oh one more thing before we begin. Since Piccolo is with his father, I'm going to start calling Piccolo Senior either Piccolo Daimaō or just Daimaō. It depends on when his son is around him. Okay I've kept you all waiting long enough let's get started.*
For hours the two mechanical Androids and the two wizards worked on Piccolo. They were constantly moving in and out of the operation room. Piccolo Daimaō kept asking for reports every few hours. Sometimes he wouldn't even get a word out of them. One of Daimaō's servants actually had his head blown off from Dr. Gero's eye laser. He then told the other servant behind him that if Daimaō wanted this to be done. He would leave them alone until they called for him.
At first the Demon King was furious and was about to storm down there and confront the four of them for killing one of his servants and telling him to wait, until Piano assured him that he had already sent some of Demons of the Chameleon clan to make sure they weren't trying anything against their master's wishes.
For a day there was no word from them till a servant came to Daimaō and told him they had need of him.
The Demon King then walked downstairs actually hoping that they succeeded. Since Bojack had left. He may have need of someone to tie up that loose end…
Daimaō walked in and saw that his son was still on the table. He was not moving and could barely see the steady movements of his chest signaling he was breathing. He had a bunch of wires hooked up to his body. Two wires on both sides of his head; with many others on his chest, legs, and his arms.
"What is the problem? I thought you would be finished by now," The Demon King asked.
"We ran into a little problem. There seems to be something deep in his subconscious that is preventing us from altering his memories," Dr. Gero said.
"Oh really? It's not the regeneration is it? When Kami and I lost our memories our brain didn't regenerate our Cerebrum completely. Why I don't know, at first I…or "we" I should say thought it was because we were a small child and our powers hadn't properly developed yet. If that were true though, then our brain should have regenerated itself and we should have remembered why we left Planet Namek," Daimaō told them.
"At first I thought it was the regeneration, but then I noticed that none of his cells are repairing themselves. It's almost as if there's something else in there that's blocking myself and the wizard's magic completely," Dr. Gero said.
The Demon King looked down at the floor in thought for a moment. Why wasn't Dr. Gero able to altering his son's memories? Surely if he was able to do it for two humans, he could do it to his son? Granted he wasn't making his son into one of his pathetic Androids whose computer programming was constantly monitoring brain activities and erase any brain cells repairing that part of the brain.
Suddenly the Demon King's eyes glared and he looked up at Dr. Gero. The Demon King looked furious enough to destroy Gero and everyone in there.
"That old bastard…of course it's his fault. I should have realized he'd be trying to stop this. That pathetic goody two shoes. If only I could have gotten rid of him without harming myself," The Demon King muttered to himself.
"What are you talking about? Are your referring to Kami? What does he have to do with this situation…unless…" The cyborg doctor said trailing off.
"The old fool is within his subconsciousness and is probably blocking all efforts from changing my son's memory. This does present a problem," Daimaō said rubbing his head.
For a few minutes the only thing that was heard was Piccolo's breathing and the heart beat monitors.
"Is it possible to send me into his subconsciousness at a very fast rate? I know that he meditates daily and he sometimes takes trips into his subconsciousness so to speak. If I could do a proper mind meld with him. I should be able to journey into his subconsciousness. Although if any of you can help speed up the process for me, I can get this done quicker," The Demon King addressed the wizards.
Babadi had his eyes closed for a moment in thought till he addressed the Demon King.
"If you do a proper mind meld I can speed up the time it takes for your body to completely relax so you can travel there. The problem is it will leave you tired for a few hours," Babadi said.
Daimaō only shook his head. "I don't care if it puts me in a coma for a month. I need this done a.s.a.p. I'm not entirely comfortable with that damned space pirate running loose. I don't want him to think he can steal anything from me," He said.
"Very well, whenever you're ready. Just give me the word," Babadi said waving his hand dismissively and floated toward the younger Namek.
Daimaō walked over and stood over his son's body. He placed both hands on his head.
"My mind to your mind…my thoughts to your thoughts…let us be one and one alone…" Daimaō whispered out loud.
For a while there was total silence. Finally just when Dr. Gero was going to ask if it failed Babadi said something that caused Daimaō's body to glow an eerie dark color and then the Demon King felt his mind flee into his son's head.
At a familiar waterfall and glade Kami and Nail were standing over Piccolo's unconscious body. Ever since they felt the operation begin they had become more active in Piccolo's mind than ever. They didn't know what exactly was going on. Only that something or someone was trying to get inside Piccolo's mind and change something. Kami had done his best and was so far succeeding from saving their host's thoughts and identity.
"I think they may have stopped for now. I'm not feeling anything try to probe into his head. Take a break Kami. If you pass out then all hope for Piccolo's mind remaining intact is lost," Nail told him.
The elder guardian nodded and stood up grasping his staff. It had been a rough time protecting Piccolo, but if Kami had to kill himself for the boy he would do so.
Suddenly a dark presence was felt in their area. Nail stood up and looked around.
"What is that? What is that dark presence? I've never felt anything like it. Not even Frieza felt so…evil," Nail asked.
Kami's eyes widened and he turned back to Piccolo.
"Of course…it all makes sense now. It's him. It has to be that…that devil. Why else would those visions have started again? If only I had been more attentive I could have perhaps saved us all," Kami said.
"Kami what are you talking about? Who's here?" Nail asked the elder guardian.
"The very thing I would have become if I let it fester in my heart and soul. Prepare yourself Nail. For we are in one fight that will decide Piccolo's fate; as well as our own," Kami told the younger Namekian standing straight up.
Over the horizon a small being was seen flying towards them. Nail felt nervous. He never felt something this evil. He was more concerned over how he was supposed to protect both Kami and Piccolo. This was one fight he wasn't looking forward to.
Slowly the image of the person got closer and closer. After waiting two minutes the person landed on the ground in front of him. He was a massive Namekian that dwarfed both Kami and Nail. He looked exactly like Piccolo, but his cheekbones were seen and they seemed to raise his face.
"So this is where my son's subconsciousness has been dwelling. I guess he set up this place as a defense with you two just before he slipped into unconsciousness. His mental abilities may even surpass my own. I am greatly impressed by him once again," The tall Namek said.
"Look I don't know who you are or where you came from. But, for you safety I suggest you leave before this gets ugly." Nail told the stranger.
"Tut, tut, what is with the youth of today and not showing respect where it is due? Then again I suppose he gets it from being with you for so long. Isn't that right old man?" The Namek said.
Kami's glare hardened. Nail never once thought the old man could show any negative emotion. But, for the first time he saw nothing, but pure hatred from the elder Namekian staring at the Piccolo look alike.
"Hello Kami, it's been a long time hasn't it?" The stranger asked walking to him.
"Daimaō…" Kami seethed through his teeth staring at the giant Namek.
"What's it been? A couple of hundred years since we've last seen each other face to face?" Daimaō asked his good counterpart.
"If I had known even half of the crimes you were going to commit. I would have destroyed you years ago," Kami said.
Daimaō only laughed. "Oh please do go on. It's not like you haven't raved on and on about how you wished you destroyed me after I was born,"
Nail was silent during this whole exchange and only kept his eyes on Piccolo. Their top priority was to protect him.
"Alright, I feel like being nice for once. I'm so close towards achieving my goals. If you give up now. I won't beat the tar out of the both of you," Daimaō said.
Kami stood in front of Daimaō. "You want to get to Piccolo; you'll have to go through me," The older guardian said.
The Demon King only smiled and cracked his knuckles. " Oh I have been waiting for this moment a long time old man. I'm not going to go easy on you. I hope you realize that," Daimaō told him.
"No Kami. You need to focus on trying to awaken Piccolo so he can at least escape from wherever he is being held. I will fight him," Nail said putting a hand on Kami's shoulder.
"You? I know about you Nail. I know of your strength. It's pathetic compared to what most of us can do today. Then again compared to the old man, you are a mountain in this…place," Daimaō told him.
Nail only smirked at him. "If you really think that. Then go ahead and attack me. Or are you too much of a coward to fight me?" He challenged the Demon King.
"Oh don't think that, because you're the younger one you have a chance against me? Okay boy, I'll humor you. I've never fought a fellow Namek before. Kami doesn't count, because he was pathetic when I was born. This ought to be a bit interesting to say the least," Daimaō told him.
Nail removed his coat and got into a defense position.
"Nail I should warn you. Daimaō is a coward. He will do anything to win even if he begs for his life end him. He transferred enough of his soul into Piccolo for us to remain alive. So don't worry about Piccolo, I'll look after him," Kami said walking back to the unconscious Namek.
"I hope you're prepared. For lots of pain! I'm assuming Kami covered that in your training!" Daimaō told him.
Nail said nothing and only took in a deep calming breath. He looked back at Piccolo and Kami.
'I failed one elder member when he needed me the most. I won't fail another. Lord Guru I pray that you found peace in Otherworld,' Nail thought to himself.
"Come on boy, I'm waiting or have you suddenly gotten cold feet?" Daimaō asked him.
The Demon King made two mistakes. He didn't count on the fact that Nail had not just his strength, but his son's as well. Add in Kami's wisdom and that made Nail a deadly opponent within Piccolo's mind. The rules of the mind were much different than the ones most know. In Piccolo's mind up could mean down, left could mean right, and the sky could be pink instead of blue. Daimaō wasn't aware of the defensives his son had managed to set up within a few seconds. Those few seconds were all that Piccolo needed. The second mistake Daimaō made was that he blinked.
As a result for making those two massive errors he wasn't prepared for suddenly feeling Nail's punch connect with his jaw and send him flying back away from everyone.
*Jason9000: And I'll cut it there. A bit shorter than usual, but college is winding down and I at least wanted to give you all something to see. Up next we have Nail vs. King Piccolo. I know some of you wanted to see Kami vs. King Piccolo. I was thinking about it, but I can't see Nail sitting back and watching someone Moori's age fight someone half his age. Well hope you enjoyed. Thanks again for the reviews. If any of you can guess the mind meld thing and Daimaō's speech about it when he initiates it props to you. Till next time.*