Sorry for any delay on this story, but I'm still working on some decisions on this one.
Anyhoo, enjoy the chapter!
When I became aware once more, I had reappeared in the Time Nest just outside of the Time Vault. I was once again greeted by Trunks.
"Welcome back Cayden!" said Trunks. "Way to go. The Scroll of Eternity has been corrected and back to normal thanks to you."
"Thanks. I'm just glad that it's over," I said. "I'll say this much, I really thought I was gonna die... Especially with Vegeta turning into a giant monkey. Hopefully I never have to see anything like that again."
"Yeah. Hopefully," said Trunks. "But it does make me wonder though. Why and how did something like this happen? I mean it's impossible to change history in the first place unless you have some kind of time machine."
"Beats me," I replied shrugging my shoulders. "Your guess is about as good as mine. For all we know there's probably someone who has the ability to travel through time just like you."
"Actually that's not too far off the mark there," said a voice belonging to a female.
Me and Trunks turned our attention towards the voice and there was someone walking up to us which appeared to be a short young woman. She looked young had pinkish purple skin with pinkish red hair. She also wore a familiar pair of green earrings with spherical gems underneath. Her attire consisted of strange purple robe with yellow trims with a yellow sash, a black sleeveless shirt underneath, and wore a pair of white high heels.
For some reason she looked somewhat familiar to me.
"Hellooo!" she greeted cheerily.
The sudden greeting made me feel a little awkward. One minute things were somewhat serious and then the next this woman shows up.
"Um... hello there," said Trunks
"Trunks who exactly is this girl?" I asked.
"Oh. This is the Master of the Time Nest and one of the most important people you'll ever meet," introduced Trunks. "The Supreme Kai of Time."
As Trunks introduced the girl, she made peace signs and made silly poses thinking that it was cool. Also the moment Trunks said the word Kai, I immediately thought of King Kai. I heard of many various other Kais in the Dragonball series like Supreme, Elder, and Kibito, but this was the first time I've heard of this Kai.
"So she's a Kai just like King Kai?" I wondered.
"Yes. Only in her case she's a kai that manages the flow of time throughout the universe," continued Trunks. "She also makes sure to keep a close eye on history and protecting it."
Just then I heard a fluttering of wings coming from above causing me to look upwards. I then saw a strange bird. It looked just like an white owl yellow wings with red talons. It also had long bushy eyebrows that were white on his forehead and yellow at the tips. It had large red circle like markings on it's eyes and had a long beard.
The bird dipped down from the air and then landed right on top of the Supreme Kai of Time's head making it's beard cover her face and Trunk's eyes go wide in shock.
"What the...! Toki Toki what are you doing?!"
"Toooh Kiiii!" the bird replied squawking loudly.
"Hey! Just the what the heck do you think you're doing!?" cried The Kai of Time as she failed her arms making the bird called Toki Toki fly off her head in surprise letting out a few squawks. "What the heck is your problem today?! My head is not a perch you know! Not to mention you're heavier than you look you turkey!"
"Kiiii! Kiiiii!" was Toki Toki's response.
"Shut up!" Supreme Kai yelled. "I don't care if you're mad! I demand an apology right now!"
"Toooh Toooh!"
"Grrrrrrr! What did you say to me?! Now wait just a damn minute...!"
As The Supreme Kai of Time continued to argue with Toki Toki, all me and Trunks could do was watch the scene playing with stupefied expressions. I glanced at Trunks who happened to be glance back at me.
"Um... Trunks? Are you sure this girl is who you claim she is?" I asked. "Cause to be honest, she looks like a little kid throwing a tantrum right now."
"Well... yes she is," said Trunks awkwardly. "As I said she's a pretty important person. She may not look like much, but she has a very high position in the universe. Even more than King Kai or almost any other Kai. Just trust me OK?"
He gave me an awkward and embarrassed smile as the Supreme Kai of Time continued to argue with Toki Toki. I must admit that out of all the Kai's I've seen in Dragonball Z, she was by far one of the strangest.
"And I thought King Kai was wacky," I thought.
A few minutes later the two of them calmed down and Toki Toki flew away.
"Geez. Sometimes that bird brain grinds my gears," fumed Supreme Kai.
Trunks then cleared his throat. "Ahem. Supreme Kai of Time?"
"Oh! Sorry about that," apologized Supreme Kai. Then she looked at me and smiled. "You must the warrior Trunks summoned through Shenron. I'm the Supreme Kai of Time. It's nice to meet you."
"Oh. My name is Cayden," I replied. "Nice to meet you as well Miss Kai."
"I'm sorry you had to see me like that," said Supreme Kai. "That was Toki Toki my best friend."
"Yeah right. A best friend that likes to sit on your head," muttered Trunks.
"In any case, I'm impressed. You really lucked out with quite a talented fighter Trunks," said Supreme Kai. "You both really make quite a team."
"Thanks for the compliment Supreme Kai, but I get the feeling that this is far from over," said Trunks grimly. "We haven't been able to find the cause of all of this."
"I haven't a clue either," said Supreme Kai. "However I did some digging the time stream and I've noticed a duo strange energies. Whatever those two energies belong to, we'll have to assume that they're not only time travelers but also the people who were messing with the flow of time."
"A duo of time travelers huh? Do you have any idea who they could be? I asked. "From what we know, the only person that was able to Time Travel was Trunks."
"I don't have any idea," shrugged Supreme Kai. "But I can tell you that it's not a good thing. It's giving me a bad feeling."
"Then lets start by finding them," said Trunks. "We can take a look in The Scroll of Eternity and see if we can find them."
I looked at Trunks my face slightly paling by what he just said.
"I just gotten back from fighting a giant monkey almost getting crushed by it and he wants me to go back?!" I thought. "Give me a freaking break already!"
"Now hold on for a moment Trunks," said Supreme Kai. "Maybe you should take it easy for a second. Especially for your partner. Considering the fact that he's been through lot and he's a bit... messed up, he could use a break."
Trunks looked at Supreme Kai and then looked at me and saw how I was dirty with dust and blood.
"Oh. I guess your right," said Trunks. "Sorry about that Cayden."
"It's OK," I said. "It is understandable considering that you wanna really get these guys, but I really could use a break. And... probably a couple of band-aids too. Plus I still need to find some information about how to get home."
"Get home?" wondered Supreme Kai. "What do you mean by that? Why would you wanna go home?"
"Well... it's kinda of a long story," I said. "You see..."
I then told the Supreme Kai of Time what had happened before Trunks used Shenron to wish me into this world. The Supreme Kai listened quietly as I told her my story.
"I see," said Supreme Kai after I had finished. "That's quite an interesting story."
"Not only that," said Trunks. "But apparently the universe we live in is some kind of TV show in his world."
"Really?" said Supreme Kai in a surprised yet interested tone.
"Yes. I know it sounds crazy, but that's how it is in my world," I said. "Speaking of which, I would like to go back to my world some time soon, so I'm trying to find my way back. You... wouldn't happen to know how to do you Miss Kai? If you do please tell me. Don't get me wrong, I like this world but I'd like to go home some time soon."
The Supreme Kai of Time hummed deep in thought. After a moment of thinking, she shook her head.
"Unfortunately I don't know," said Supreme Kai. "The only thing that comes to mind is the dragonballs."
"We could," said Trunks. "But the dragonballs have already been scattered when I summoned Cayden into this world through Shenron Supreme Kai."
"Then can't you just use the Dragon Radar to find them?" I asked. "I mean we are on Earth aren't we?"
The Supreme Kai of Time and Trunks looked at each other worriedly and then turned back towards me.
"Actually Cayden, the world we're in right now is vastly different from Earth," explained Supreme Kai. "Think of it as another planet of sorts."
"Another planet?" I wondered.
"It's kinda complicated to explain right now, but all you need to know is that this isn't the Earth you or anyone else knows," continued Supreme Kai. "And also regarding the dragonballs, these ones are different also. You know how they scatter all over the earth whenever someone makes a wish? Well in this case, the dragonballs scatter all across time and space."
"All across time?!" I exclaimed. "So there's no way to find them?!"
"Unless you come across from when you go through the different events that happen when you go through time like you did to get rid of the distortion in time, I'm afraid not," said Supreme Kai.
My heart then sank and my body deflated. If that was true, then there was no way that would be able to get home. I was stuck in here in this universe.
"I see..." I said trying not to look sad. "I understand."
Trunks seeing how depressed I was put an hand on my shoulder giving me a reassuring squeeze.
"Don't worry Cayden. It's gonna be OK," said Trunks. "I can understand what you're going through and I know it must be hard to all of a sudden be in a different place, but we'll do whatever we can to try and help you find a way home."
"Really?"
"Of course," said Supreme Kai. "It's the least we can do for you. I mean after all you have helped us with everything that's happened."
"Thanks you guys," I said. "I really appreciate it."
"Now why don't you go and take a load off. You deserve it," said Supreme Kai. "Make sure you get plenty of rest OK?"
"All right. I'm off then," I said. "If you guys need me, I'm gonna heading to my place."
"Oh Cayden. By the way you might wanna take this," said Trunks as held out another small. "This capsule will be able to heal all of your wounds. Think of it like a Senzu Bean. Just press the button, but don't throw it. Let it do the rest."
"Thanks Trunks. I'm gonna need it after the fight I went through," I said taking the capsule and then putting it in my pocket. "Anyway, I'll see you guys later."
And with that I walked away from Trunks and Supreme Kai leaving the Time Nest and heading back to my house.
The Supreme Kai of Time and Trunks watched as Cayden to the door leading back to town until he disappeared from sight. Trunks then looked at her with a puzzled expression.
"Supreme Kai? Why did you send Cayden home like that?" he asked.
"I had to Trunks," said Supreme Kai. "Right now he's not in any condition to fight this enemy. He may have been able to help stop the saiyans, but based on from the enemies I sensed he's way to weak to stand up to them."
"So you think that he needs some kind of training to be ready to face this enemy?" asked Trunks.
"Not only that, but Cayden's story before got here has got me thinking. It's quite strange to say the least," said Supreme Kai.
"I know," said Trunks. "I still find it a bit weird. You think it was some kind of coincidence? Or... do you think it has to do with that vision from before?"
"I don't know," shrugged Supreme Kai. "Until then, we'll have to keep an eye on him as well as the time stream. One things for sure. With the way things look, I need you and Cayden to be ready to face our foes if the time arises. Make sure you watch over him OK?"
"Of course," nodded Trunks.
"In the meantime, I was gonna check out the time stream for any clues or distortions. Wanna come with?" asked Supreme Kai.
"Sure thing," said Trunks as he along with Supreme Kai walked back into the Time Nest.
Pretty soon I made it back to my capsule house. As soon as I entered I went straight into my bed plopping right on top of it. I savored it's softness feeling the fluffy mattress ease my aching muscles. As I lied there on my side, I couldn't stop thinking about things. I mostly thought about my world and how much I missed it. My school, my friends, my house, and most of all I missed my parents. I turned to my side and then I felt a pang of pain on my side.
"Damn it..." I thought. "I guess I took more damage than I figured." Then I remembered the capsule that Trunks had given me which made me take it out of my pocket. "Guess now would be a good time to use it."
I pressed the button on the capsule and then a strange turquoise mist came out of the capsule covering my body. Then little by little the pain was slowly beginning to disappear.
"Whoa... this is amazing," I murmured. "The pain is just fading... thank you Trunks and Capsule Corp."
Eventually the pain was gone completely and I felt like my body was back to normal and good as new. Now the only issue I had was getting cleaned up. So I decided to take a shower to wash all the blood and grime off.
I went to the bathroom and got undressed and turned on the shower. I waited till the water was just right and then I stepped in the shower. As the water washed over my body, I could feel my muscles relax and tension ease making me feel much better. As I washed the blood and dirt off of my body, I was thinking about what the Supreme Kai had just told me.
"...regarding the dragonballs, these ones are different also. You know how they scatter all over the earth whenever someone makes a wish? Well in this case, the dragonballs scatter all across time..."
"All across time?! So there's no way to find them?!"
"Unless you come across from when you go through the different events that happen when you go through time like you did to get rid of the distortion in time, I'm afraid not..."
"So even if I wanted to go search for them... I would have to continue fighting the enemies in Dragonball whenever there's a distortion which is gonna be harder than it looks," I thought to myself. "Which means... if I plan to get home, I'm gonna have to continue helping Trunks and Supreme Kai. And that means that I'm gonna be in for more fighting."
I couldn't help but let out a sigh of aggravation. Eventually I got out of the shower after cleaning myself off. I got dressed and then decided to go walk around town for a little while to get my mind off of things and probably help me find any clues. Although I highly doubt I would find anything. As I walked through town, I walked past the many different people who were busily bustling around either handling their jobs or chatting and talking to one another. If it wasn't for all the different races and other things, you would think that this was a normal town.
As I walked through, I couldn't find anything unusual or anything that was strange. I then walked on towards another part of Toki Toki city a place called the Plaza of Time where I was originally brought to this world. I walked through the plaza looking around. So far I couldn't see anything unusual. Then something caught my eye. I noticed a strange altar. In the middle of it was a pedestal with seven different openings on it. At first I didn't understand what it was, but when I saw the seven openings I kinda had a guess.
"I'm guessing that is this where you put the dragonballs to summon Shenron," I thought to myself. "Too bad I can't summon him right now.
I then walked away from the altar and sat on the bench taking a small break from walking."
"Man. I looked all over Toki Toki, but I haven't had any luck finding any clues," I said to myself. "It seems to me that the only way I can think of finding my way home is the dragonballs and unfortunately I won't be able to find them without going through more fighting. I mean... being here is great and all, but it's not the same as being home."
I let out a homesick filled sigh as I sat there feeling blue. Then I gave myself a quick pat to my face.
"Wait a minute. I can't get down in the dumps now," I said to myself. "I mean come on! I'm in the world of Dragonball Z! It's every anime geeks dream! Well... mostly. Plus Supreme Kai and Trunks said they'll do whatever they can to help me so I might as well enjoy living here while it lasts. I mean come on! I can use ki and I'm super strong and stuff! Not to mention I get to work with some of my favorite characters and help them. Plus Supreme Kai said herself that the dragonballs that she and Trunks used can be found through the timeline right? I'll just have to look for them when I have time. And until then I have to just stick around and get stronger. Yeah! That's it Cayden! Just focus on there here and now. Until then I got some training to do!"
And so feeling a little better about things, I headed for the gym in the industrial center.
Meanwhile in the other dimension inside The Crack of time, Demigra stood there alone in deep meditation. He had gone through a few significant changes over the past million years. His red hair was know even longer than before and he now wore an outfit comprised of a blue overcoat with gold trims and with rounded arms, blue curled boots, a belt with the letter D on it, and a golden tiara on top of his head.
He was sitting criss cross and had his eyes shut focusing on training. He had been doing this for the past million years and he had become much more stronger since then.
Then he opened his eyes having to have sensed something. He stood up and then waved his hand. A long bony white staff with a red orb appeared. He took it in his hand and looked into the orb. The orb swirled inside filled with mysterious power. Then a picture formed inside of the orb. It was the man with the black cape and hood.
"Ah. Demigra. It's been a while hasn't it," said the man. "How's your training coming along?"
"If you must know it's going well," said Demigra. "And if I learned anything over the past million years, it's patience. You had the right idea telling me to train. I feel more powerful than I've ever been before."
"Well I'm glad you took my proposal," said the man. "Now that you're stronger than before, I believe it's time we put our plan into action."
"I agree," said Demigra. "With all the power I've gained, I'm ready to exact my revenge and take over Toki Toki."
"Then I will begin gathering your team for you," said the man. "And trust me when I say that once you have your team, Toki Toki city will be yours and your revenge exacted."
"Good," said Demigura smiling. "Make sure that you bring strong and capable people. I will not accept any weaklings. I need them to be strong enough to crush any enemy that comes in my way. Stronger than my former followers Putine and Gravy."
"Understood sir," said the man. "I will make sure that your team is unlike anything the world has ever seen."
"Then get to it then," said Demigra. "Start gathering right away."
"Very well. Until we meet again."
And then the picture of the man disappeared from the orb. Demigra then gazed around at his surroundings from which was used to after being sealed away.
"The time is finally getting close," he said gripping his staff. "After all these years... After all this time... After all the waiting... It's finally coming into fruition. Very soon... I will take back what was rightfully mine that was stolen from me all those years ago. Chronoa... your time as The Supreme Kai of Time will soon be over...because once I've taken over Toki Toki... I will personally see to it that you receive a slow and painful death. You will die by my hand and then I will be the new God of Time ruling the entire universe however I see fit!"
He then let out an evil laugh that echoed throughout the Crack of Time as he let the power that he was training for erupt causing the place to slightly tremble from the power. His evil power spread throughout the area touching most of the crystals sounding the area. One in particular began glowing in a strange color. At first the color was blue like the others, but then it changed into a maroon color. Inside the crystal something was showing in it. These crystals in the Crack of Time usually show everything that has happened in the Dragonball Z timeline, but this time something else was showing.
No one had any idea not even Demigra, but inside the crystal showed something not from this world. It was a young girl with mid length black hair with a bright red bang.
TO BE CONTINUED IN ANOTHER STORY!
All right you guys! I've made my decision in which anime Cayden's going to enter!
It took me a while to decide, but I finally did it.
Be sure to look forward to it soon!
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Until then... Dragoman out!
