Last time on DragonBall AF, the battle had finally ended, and once again the side of good had emerged victorious. Now thanks to Son Goku, and his newly found power, the universe if finally safe from Appolysis' turmoil. But now, something of much more greater importance awaits Son Goku…
Son Goku stood up and backed a few steps away from the body of the fallen demon king. Then, his eyes slowly closed and he began to fall slowly backward as the new features he had taken on disappeared and he was now back to his normal state.
In the distance, Uubu and the others were running towards him. "Goku! You did it! You've done it again!" cheered Uubu. The threesome finally stood over Son Goku with broad smiles on all their faces.
"Great job, grandpa," said Goku Jr. "I knew you'd be able to do it!"
Son Goku looked up and gave a quick smirk. "Yea," he said with a thumbs up.
"Well let me get you healed before we do anything else," said Uubu as he laid his hands atop of him.
"IT'S OVER! IT'S OVER!" yelled Rou Dai enthusiastically. "They really pulled it off!"
"Way to go dad!" exclaimed Gohan. "No one can ever top you!"
"OHHHHHHH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" yelled Mr. Satan. "Nobody messes with my friend Goku and gets away with it! That'll show that no-good demon king for getting in his way! YEAAAAA! HAHAHA-"
"Would you shut up already!" snapped Vegeta. Everybody stopped the celebrating for a moment, but then burst out in laughter.
"HAHA!Vegeta," laughed Bulma, "you really crack me up when you get mad sometimes!"
"Ugh. I hate sappy moments like these…" moaned Vegeta.
"Well Vegeta Jr," said Kabitokai, "I guess this means you'll be wished back soon. They'll probably start looking for the Dragon Balls a day or so after they get back to Earth."
"Well that's great and all of course," replied Vegeta Jr, as he turned to face his ancestor, "but I was hoping before I went a certain someone could help me with some training here…"
"An excellent performance, to say the least, master," said the entity's assistant.
A spectacular fight indeed, boomed the entity.I believe now is the time to make my proposition to Son Goku. The giant entity rose from his throne. Hm, I wonder which form I should take once I get down there, something that won't startle them, too much. Do you think an older-looking man would suffice?
"If that is what you think would be best, then I agree," replied the servant. "But do you need me to come with you, sir?"
No, that will not be necessary, he answered. I shouldn't be down there for too long, and I'm sure my offer will be something Son Goku cannot refuse. I will be back with him shortly. And in a flash, the entity disappeared.
Uubu had fully healed Son Goku and had moved back to where they were hiding during Appolysis' final attack, to be away from the body.
"So do you think you've reached yet another level of Super Saiyan, Son Goku?" asked Uubu.
"Oh, most definitely!" he replied. "I mean, the power was just rushing through me, I never felt like that before! Haha, I guess this'll make it Super Saiyan 5 then!"
"Yes, I suppose you're right," laughed Uubu, "Super Saiyan 5 it is. But, if you had so much power, how was Appolysis even able to damage you at all?
"Well I guess I didn't tell you guys, but I was holding back. A lot."
"Wait," put in Goshin. "Why would you hold back when you had all that power at your fingertips? You could've been… a god."
"True," said Son Goku, "but if I had put everything I had into all my attacks and fully allowed myself to power up, then I wouldn't be able to contain the energy. This is the first time I've ever experienced Super Saiyan 5. Like I said, I felt the power rushing through me, but I was scared that it might consume me, or even more so, all of you. I have to learn how to control this new form before I ever use it again, if I ever use it again. All I know is if I hadn't have held back, there could have been massive repercussions through out both of the universes."
"That then explains why it was so hard for you to keep up your barrier," said Uubu. "If you had put more into it, the sheer power could've just torn this world apart, maybe even a rip in the universe itself."
"That's partially true," replied Son Goku, "except for the fact that I was really getting tired by that point and Appolysis had put everything into that attack. If he had done that in the beginning of the fight, I would've been able to bounce it away without using much power. But I'll learn more about this new level, so I can get answers."
"Hopefully I can be of some assistance then," said a voice from behind them. Everyone quickly turned around to a see a small, 50-something year old man just standing there.
"Where did he come from?" said Goku Jr. "I didn't even sense anything."
"I still can't sense anything," said Goshin in a serious tone. "Who are you? You're obviously not really human, or I would be sensing something from this close range. And I am neither capable of reading your mind."
"Heh-heh," he chuckled. "I Am, who Am."
"What!" exclaimed Uubu. "What can you possibly mean by that?"
"Come, come now," he answered. "It means exactly what I said. And that also answers the second question as well, that I am not human."
"All right," seethed Goshin, "I don't have-" Goshin paused as Son Goku put his hand on his shoulder. Son Goku walked up to the old man and stood in front of him.
"Who are you really then? And why are you here?" he asked.
"Well I thought one of you would at least catch it," replied the mysterious person. "I Am, who Am. The one who created everything you have ever seen throughout your life."
"You're saying… you're like… god?" stuttered Goku Jr.
"Ah yes!" he exclaimed. "You finally understand! I am the Creator, and you may address me by that name. And the reason I am here is because I have a proposition for you Son Goku."
"The… Creator?" pondered on Goku. "I thought the highest deity was the Supreme Kai."
"No, that is a common misunderstanding," the Creator continued. "You see, I created the stars and the heavens, the moons and the planets, but I wished to always stay… behind the scenes. The only ones who even knew of my existence prior to this were the Kais, and King Yama. I wished to be known by no one and watch all of creation from afar. But Son Goku, you have showed me that you are a very special soul. You strength and good-heartedness is beyond comprehension. That is why I must ask you this proposal, and hopefully you will agree. Will you become the Supreme Guardian of the Other World?"
"WHAT! M-ME!" exclaimed Son Goku. "Wow, wouldn't that be like taking over Kabitokai's place though?"
"Yes, it would," said the Creator. "But we'll find something for him, and the rest of the Kais will still rule over their same duties." Son Goku's face suddenly turned serious as he seemed to be deep in thought about the subject.
"How do you even know that he is who he says he is?" shouted Goshin. "Why would the Creator look like an old man in the first place?"
"I had decided to appear as something that would not be as much as a shock to you," said the Creator. Then, he suddenly transformed into a monstrous looking alien.
"Shalkians…" murmured Goshin as his face turned pale.
"As you can see I'm capable of anything that I desire," said the Creator, and with that transformed back into the old man. There was silence for a couple of moments until Son Goku finally broke it.
"I'll take your offer," said Son Goku. "If you're the head guy, and you decided to choose me over so many other people, then I'm obligated to do this."
A broad smile came over the Creator's face. "Excellent!" he exclaimed. "We should definitely get going then, there are many things I must explain to you." The Creator then saw Uubu, Goshin, and Goku Jr looking on silently. "Well, I can give you a moment to say goodbye to your friends."
"Thank you," said Son Goku. "Well guys, I never thought it would've come to this!"
"I really can't believe it!" said Uubu. "I guess this will be the last time we see each other until we join you in the Other World, old friend."
"Yea, I guess so. But stay strong Uubu, you're a great fighter." The master and his former pupil shook hands as a token of their friendship.
"Is this really the last time we'll see you, grandpa?" asked Goku Jr.
"It might be," replied his ancestor, "until you one day pass from this world. But who knows, maybe I'll be allowed to check up on ya every so often. Goodbye, Goku Jr." Tears began welling up in Goku Jr's eyes, but he didn't want his brother to see him and tried to hide it.
"I'll be seeing you later too, Goshin," he continued. "And after you collect the Dragon Balls, make sure one of your wishes is to revive everyone killed by Appolysis, his men, and the torment they caused."
"Already on it," nodded Goshin. The Creator began to rise into the air, and Son Goku followed him.
"Once you three pass through the portal," called the Creator, "it, and any others around will be sealed for good. And speak to no one in the living world of what happened just now with Son Goku. Heh-heh, I'll be watching."
"Goodbye everybody!" yelled Son Goku. "I'll miss you all! Give my love to Pan!"
"Good luck grandpa!" yelled Goku Jr. "Thank you for just… being here with us, even if it was for a short while!"
"No problem, I'm really glad I got to know you a lot better Goku Jr. I'll see you all again someday!" And with that, the Creator and Son Goku disappeared into thin air.
Now Son Goku's final journey has begun. He has been named the new protector of the Other World. He leaves his friends behind yet again, but they know what he is doing now is the most noble thing someone like the kind-hearted and selfless Son Goku would do.