Author's Note: Bra is Trunks's daughter in this story. She comes up later. Also if you would like to know more about Ricardo's father Ryser, read my other story Dragon Ball Z The Legacy of Ryser. I'm currently working on that as well but it's been put on hold for a while. Anyway 3RS. I forgot what the last one was but Read-Review please.
Disclaimer- I don't own Dragon Ball Z. [Wipes away tears.]
Chapter 2
"Dad what do you mean?" Gotan asked in confusion.
"I went for my sparring session with Vegeta, but when I arrived he was acting strange. I tried to see what was wrong but when I approached him he broke my arms."
"But you're the strongest fighter on Earth. How did Vegeta beat you?" Says Pan balling up her fist.
"I'm not sure. He wasn't himself. He had this strange black aura and his KI seemed darker somehow. I need to investigate." Gohan tries to get up but Videl pushes him back down onto his back.
"No. Your in no condition to do anything right now. Wait till Ryser gets here."
"Ryser?" Says Marron. The name resonated in her head. It sounded familiar.
"Flute. Come here." Says Piccolo.
Flute moves over to his father. "Yes father?"
"We can deactivate this stupid disguise now. Your home."
"Actually, I kind of like my human look. Can we keep it on a little bit longer?"
"Sure whatever."
Suddenly there is a knock on the door and everyone tenses up.
"Felisha are you in there?!" Says a familiar voice.
"I'm right here dad!" Says Felisha answering the door. Goten tightly hugs his daughter.
"Is everyone okay?"
"Dad has two broken arms but he's still alive."
"Good. Has anyone seen Trunks and Bra?"
Nobody answers.
"Darn."
The toilet flushes and out walks Krillen from the bathroom.
"Thank goodness. I was worried Marron!"
"I'm fine dad."
Krillen notices a bruise on her cheek. "Who did that to you?!"
"Dad it's nothing." She thinks back to her battle with Ricardo and blushes.
"Tell me Marron!"
As if on que, Ricardo walks through the door with Erasa and a tall dark haired warrior.
"Ryser. Your finally here." Says Videl hugging the man.
"Hey Del. Been a long time."
"Yeah. So what'd you find out?"
"Well…" He starts, but looks at the Teenagers in the room. "Let's talk in private."
"That's a good idea. Gotan! You guys go play outback for a while."
"Alright."
They walk towards the door when Goten stops Ricardo. Noticing the object strapped to his back.
"Is that…Trunk's Sword?"
"Yes." He answers sadly.
"So…."
"Yeah. Trunks is dead. I'm sorry. He gave me his sword, would you like to have it?"
Goten swallows hard. "No…you keep it. I'm sure he'd want you to have it."
"Ok." He follows the rest of them out.
"Alright. So what's going on?!" Yells Goten, clenching his fists tightly.
"My father has been corrupted by some strange force."
"Strange force? Like babidi again?"
"No. Something even stronger. It took everything I had to fight him and even then he wouldn't stay down. It was as if his energy was endless. He kept going and going. It was bizarre."
"So what do we do? If Vegeta is somehow super strong and Gohan is out of commission, how do we stop him?"
"Our only hope is the kids. Besides Trunks, Piccolo Goten and Videl, their the only ones who've kept up their training. Videl isn't strong enough, Trunks is gone, and Me, Goten, and Piccolo can't do it alone."
"But their not strong enough!" Says Videl concerned.
"They will be. If I take them to the Hyperbolic time chamber. A couple days in there and they'll be stronger in no time."
"But you can only be in there 3 days and we all used up our time. Who'll take them?" Piccolo replies.
"They'll have to go by themselves."
"Are you crazy? I'm not sending Marron in there by herself."
"Me neither. I don't want Pan and Gotan to get hurt."
"There's no other choice. Ricardo will join them, and Ersa will deliver messages between the worlds. I have faith in them. They can succeed."
"But…But…." Videl stutters until Gohan walks into the room.
"They'll be fine Videl. We've got to put trust in them. Their 16 now."
"Oh fine. And Gohan get back in bed!"
Meanwhile the kids were outside talking.
"So why did Trunks give you his sword?" Says Pan suspiciously.
"He wanted to give it to his nephew. Is that wrong?"
"Nephew?!" They all say in unison.
"Yeah."
"So your father is Trunks's brother?"
"Yeah." Says Ersa.
Felisha examines them both intensely. "So who's your mother?"
"Erasa."
"I knew it. You look like Erasa's daughter."
"Wow, Vegeta has been getting it in." Says Marron.
"So just how strong are you?" Says Gotan.
"Very." He responds confidently. "How about you?"
"Very." Gotan gets in his fighting stance.
"Gotan. There's a crisis going on and you want to fight?"
"I'm all for it." Ricardo gets into his fighting stance. "It's the perfect distraction."
"Be careful!" Says Marron. She quickly covers her mouth and blushes.
"Subtle." Felisha whispers to her.
"Shut up."
Ricardo removes the sword from his back and hands it to Ersa. "Let's get started!" Ricardo rushes at Gotan and throws a punch aimed right at his head. Gotan ducks his punch and sweep kicks him. Ricardo lands on his hands and brings his foot into Gotan's face. Gotan goes flying back into a tree. Ricardo flips onto his feet. Gotan comes crashing back into Ricardo's stomach with his head. Ricardo kneels over in pain and Gotan uppercuts him into the air. He sends multiple key blasts at him. Ricardo roars and his KI sends the key blasts rushing back at Gotan. Gotan blocks the blasts.
"Hm." Ricardo says breathing heavily. "Your stronger than I…ahh!" Ricardo falls to the ground in pain.
Ersa rushes to his side. "Get dad!"
Pan rushes inside. A couple seconds later Ryser comes flying out towards his son. A black ink like dragon moves along Ricardo's skin.
"Damn it. You gotta be careful Ricardo." Ryser holds his hands over him.
"Siurional. Yuinlona, Enteia." Red light flashes from his hands and the dragon disappears.
Ricardo slowly gets to his feet. "Sorry dad."
"That's alright." He looks over the children. "Well we've reached a conclusion. I am to take you guys to the Hyberbolic Time Chamber to train for 3 days."
"By ourselves?" Says Pan excited.
"Yes. Follow me. Quickly." Ryser flies into the air and they follow him for what seems like forever until they get to the lookout.
"So this is the lookout. Pretty cool."
"We're not here for sightseeing Marron. Ask Popo to take you to the Chamber. Ersa you are to deliver messages between us. I'll come back in 3 days. 3 years out here. Be careful."
"Yes sir." They all say. They start to walk off.
"Wait." They turn back. "Ricardo. You stay here."
"What?!"
"I said stay here. You can't control the Dragon yet. You'll only be a dangerous hinderance to everyone's training."
"Dad! I'm ready for this. I can do it!"
"I said no!" Ryser glares at his son who returns his stare.
"Dad. Don't do this."
"I've made up my mind. The rest of you go on ahead."
Ricardo balls up his fists and tears start to stream down his face. Marron didn't understand why but a tear escaped her eyes as well. She wiped her eyes quickly and walked up to Ryser confidently.
"Please, let him go."
"He can't control it. He might lose his mind and hurt you all."
"He won't. I promise you I'll take care of him."
Ryser looks at the girl for a while. "Fine. He can go."
"Yes!" Screams Ricardo.
"Marron."
"Yes?"
"Take care of my son."
"I will sir."
"Go!" Ryser flies off.
Ricardo walks over to Marron. "Um…that was pretty awesome."
"Huh?" Marron says confused.
Ersa laughs. "He means thank you. In his own special Ricardo way."
"Oh. Well then your welcome. The normal way."
"Alright whatever. Marron, Felisha, Gotan, Pan, and Flew. Let's do this."
"My name is pronounced as Flute. But I agree. Let's go."
