Gohan was seated in his office room as the ground shook, he glanced out the window as Goku and Vegeta went at it. "Are you still busy?" A voice suddenly asked him.
"Diana." Gohan responded as she entered his office. "Well, I am just going over the list of worlds in the west that are in the worst shape." Gohan explained.
"Worst? What do you mean?" She asked as Gohan leaned back and explained.
"Most worlds have a standard of morals, such as rights and laws to keep order but sometimes the inhabitants are vile beings that are borderline barbaric, this is a list of worlds that the supreme kai has deemed a failure and would be a liability to the mortal level and just a danger to other worlds, not with conquest but just destruction they will eventually do something that will inhibit the surrounding worlds." Gohan explained but she looked confused.
"How would the supreme kai know this if it hasn't happened yet." She asked.
"Supreme kais have permission to use the time rings and travel back and forward in time, usually he goes forward a few thousand years and keeps track of all the worlds and how they progress, if they do not progress properly then they are scheduled for destruction." Gohan said, he could see she wasn't happy at that.
Sighing Gohan leaned forward. "I know it seems cruel and believe me I thought that as well when I was training to be the next destroyer god, but Vermont explained to me that I am not going to brutally murder them, that's why destroyer gods use destruction energy, we choose whether they are permanently erased from the cycle of life and how painful the process is, for a world who is more of a danger to everything around them but has not done anything worth being destroyed in the worst possible way I remove them painlessly so they can get another chance on a better planet with a better life." Gohan explained. "They will return to the world of living as the god of the afterlife sees fit, sometimes they are even reincarnated and live better lives, well depending on their previous actions before I destroyed them."
Diana slowly nodded. "I feel as though I have a lot to learn." She said as Gohan smiled and made his way over to her and kissed her. "As long as you understand I am not actually killing because I like to it's just how the universe works, I am the first destroyer for quite a few years for this universe so there is a lot that I have to fix but I promise to make it the closest thing to a paradise." Gohan said as she smiled and kissed him again.
"I still have to show you my paradise." She responded seductively making Gohan blush as he cleared his throat.
"Well, I'd like to meet your mother if you don't mind?" Gohan asked as Diana's smile slowly disappeared as she turned away.
"She will not approve, I told you my mother hates the world of man." She said as she shook her head.
"I understand that but I am not a man Diana." Gohan said as she still shook her head.
"She will not be swayed, no matter what, I know mother, and she has always been very clear on her stance." Diana explained as Gohan sighed.
"I understand, but we can't ignore it forever." Gohan finished as she nodded.
"Just give me some time on how to present us to her." Diana finished as she pushed Gohan onto his chair and sat on his lap. "But for now, let's not think about that." She finished as he started kissing her again but it quickly escalated before leading to his bedroom.
Out in the universe Steppenwolf smirked as they approached the milky way galaxy. "Who knew that the only weakness he has is his counterpart." As Sinestro walked up next to him.
"It wasn't an easy weakness to come by." He quipped as Granny Goodness spoke.
"Well either way now that he will die soon, we don't have to worry about him anymore." As she looked back at Enchantress. "You're sure this will work?" She asked one more time. "We don't get second chances."
"Positive." She smirked. "When we summon the Supreme Kai I will hold him in place and steal his magic and power leaving him with nothing, after that you two can decide who kills him." Enchantress finished. "I will become a goddess! And mr destroyer god will die."
"We have one chance, two days from now he will be in the west quadrant due to a large meeting between the Royals." Sinestro explained. "Once he is there we will attack, but until then we can only move in and out of the galaxy, we can look like tourists this way, I am sure he has some way of keeping track of the planet, so we can only step foot in that solar system once we know he will be tied up."
Back on Gohan's world a day later he opened his eyes and saw Diana in his arms, her breathing slow and comfortable as he kissed her forehead as she wrapped her arms around him, causing him to slightly blush at the bare skin contact.
After a few moments she slowly opened her eyes to see Gohan staring at her face, she smiled as she tightened her hold on him, Gohan returned the favour and pulled her closer as well.
Suddenly there was a knock on his closed door. "Yes, Vermont?" Gohan called out.
"There is a universe eater approaching would you-" But he stopped mid sentence. "Never mind milord, it seems I was mistaken."
Gohan's looked at the door curiously and sensed Beerus as well, they aren't stupid they knew Diana was in the room as well, that's probably the only reason why Vermont knocked in the first place.
Diana sat up in all her glory, not at all shy that her chest was exposed. "What do you suppose that was about?" She asked as Gohan shrugged and grabbed her wrist and pulled her back.
"Let's forget about that for now, Vermont says he made a mistake." Gohan answered as she nodded, still confused but laid back down again but Gohan knew that Beerus probably said he'd take care of it, it was a gesture that Gohan didn't miss, perhaps the destroyer god really felt some form of guilt now.
Gohan looked back at Diana. "I will ask Augustus or Triton for a list of their paradise worlds and we can go there after all of this is done." Gohan said as she nodded.
"We have a few hours before the meeting but I want to talk to Augustus before the actual meeting." Gohan said as she nodded. "You want to tag along?" He asked as she nodded.
"I do not mind." She said. "How is the earth?"
Gohan stretched his senses out to earth and everything was fine. "Well as far as I can tell everyone is happy and healthy." He explained. "There is a healthy amount of space travel coming in and out of the galaxy as well." Gohan answered as she nodded.
After another thirty minutes of laying in bed Gohan and Diana exited the room and went to the training field only to see some light sparring going on, Beerus was back as well watching.
"Well look who finally decided to show up." Beerus said as everyone turned and looked at them.
"Are you coming along?" Gohan asked Beerus who looked somewhat surprised but nodded.
"Where are you going?" Goku asked as the saiyans looked on curiously, minus Gine, Kakarot and Garlia, they were back on Vegeta because of their son.
"Remember the meeting I have today?" Gohan said as Goku rubbed his chin somewhat confused but nodded.
"Well I'm not really a fan of serious meetings so you have fun Gohan!" Goku said as he turned back to Vegeta and got into a fighting stance.
Gohan chuckled and nodded, he figured his father wouldn't want to come along, Strix suddenly reappared with Raditz in tow, he was panting heavily and bruised all over.
She bowed in front of Gohan and Beerus once she reached them. "My lords." She answered as Beerus walked up to her and rubbed his chin as he looked her up and down just as Vermont healed Raditz.
"Have you started your destroyer training?" He asked curiously as she looked a little confused but Gohan answered for her.
"No, not yet at the moment Vermont and I think it wouldn't do her any good at least until she regains her emotions, she wouldn't be able to wield destruction without it." Gohan explained as Beerus nodded.
"That is correct, you said some idiot played god and damaged her, she will definitely need her emotions in order to wield our power, especially her ego, it needs to be restored somehow." Beerus concluded as Strix just stood there quietly.
"Vermont." Gohan called as his attendant looked over at him.
"Yes my lord?"
"We need to get the cube, the Justice League requested to be present during the meeting." Gohan reminded as Vermont nodded.
"Of course my lord." He said as he waved his staff and a giant cube structure appeared and they all got on.
"What is this?" Diana asked as Bardock and Raditz looked on confused at the giant cube from within.
"This is the Cube of the gods, it's used to transport multiple beings at once." Gohan explained as she nodded and they took off.
"This is crazy." Raditz muttered as he stared out into the white void but quickly noticed Strix standing alone, he exhaled and made his way over to her.
"Strix." Raditz said as he approached her, her cold emotionless eyes turned and stared at him it honestly unnerved him sometimes but when she answered back that unnerving feeling melted away.
"Yes? Can I help you with anything Raditz?" She asked, her tone was flat but thanks to Vermont Raditz learned how to somewhat read her, he taught her how to communicate based solely on how she spoke.
If she wasn't interested in having a conversation she would respond with one liners , her words no matter how flat was a indicator along with her body language, she turned her whole body towards him.
The only person she has really been short with is Vegeta if he asked her something, she wouldn't even turn to fully look at him, maybe it was because of how Vegeta mocked her lord, only three people received her utmost attention when spoken to, Lord Gohan, Lord Beerus, and Master Vermont.
"Will you be able to help me some more later?" Raditz asked as she nodded. "Of course, you're a hard worker and your company is passable, I do not mind assisting your growth in strength." She responded as Raditz sweat-dropped, not sure how to feel about the passable comment but she spoke a lot so that must be a good sign…right?
"Thank you!" He said as she nodded and turned forward again.
Gohan and Beerus watched from a distance. "One galaxy says she will stay oblivious to his advances until her emotions are restored." Beerus wagered as Gohan glanced at him with a raised eyebrow as Diana chuckled, Gohan looked on curiously.
"I don't know actually, she may have lost her emotions but I doubt she isn't somewhat aware." Gohan responded as Beerus turned to him.
"So are you saying she will figure it out before her emotions are restored?" He asked as Gohan rubbed his chin and nodded.
"Strix is smart, she will definitely figure it out." Gohan responded. "Any galaxy correct?" Gohan asked. "Except our earth galaxies." Beerus quickly interjected as Gohan nodded.
"I wasn't even thinking of our earths but any other galaxy besides the milky way is fair." Gohan nodded as Beerus grinned.
"Don't come crying to me when I take some paradise worlds from your universe." Beerus said as Gohan smirked.
"Same could be said to you."
Diana just listened somewhat dumbstruck, they were literally wagering galaxies, she knew she would have to get used to it eventually, her lover was a god that was part of the highest pantheon of deities.
When they arrived outside the watchtower the hanger opened up and the cube slowly entered.
"Gohan!" Barry said as they exited the cube. "What's this thing?"
"It's a transportation device used by the gods." Gohan explained as he nodded.
"That's cool, I was wondering how we would all go but honestly I assumed we would just use the Javelin." As Gohan smiled.
"That would take too long." He finished as Superman, Batman, Supergirl, Green Lantern and Martian Manhunter walked out into the hanger.
"Gohan." Batman nodded, as everyone greeted.
"Hi, I'm Hal Jordan, Green Lantern, this is the first time we officially meet." Hal said as Gohan nodded and they shook his as Martian Manhunter approached him.
"I am Martian Manhunter, but all my friends call me J'onn." He said as they shook hands as well.
Gohan turned and motioned for them all to look over to Beerus who almost no one noticed.
"Everyone as you are aware this is Lord Beerus, another god of destruction he is probably older than this universe so please just be mindful of how you act to him." Gohan said as they nodded, Beerus grinned and flashed a peace sign.
"I trust this is everyone?" Gohan asked as Batman nodded.
"The earth still needs some form of defence so Powergirl will stay on earth." He explained as Gohan nodded.
"Well we will head off now because I only know the planet's location, other than that I was told to arrive whenever I feel fit on this day." Gohan finished as they nodded.
"It's incredible actually, those Royals don't listen to anyone but they ask how high if you say jump." Green Lantern mentioned, the lanterns had endless problems with jurisdiction with those assholes.
Beerus spoke. "As mortals should, if Kings and Queens aren't kept in check they will venture into businesses they have no right to meddle in, some worlds use magic instead of ki and it may not be much but time manipulation and reality warping is a big problem, there are few beings allowed to touch the laws of reality because it is just far beyond what any mortal being from the 3rd dimension can comprehend." Beerus explained.
"We should leave." Gohan started as they nodded and entered the cube, trying to digest the information.
On planet Cardina.
A massive palace was currently filled with man and woman from different species, some where animal like, all mingling and chatting with one another, in a corner stood a group of individuals, they were further away from everyone else but they clearly stood out and others choose to steer clear from them, the planet was also surrounded by hundreds of flagships.
"I hear we are now under a god's authority." One man said as a woman near him nodded, she had green hair, and purple eyes and dark brown skin, she was dressed in a dark purple dress and had a crown on her head, she was clearly a queen.
"Indeed, Augustus told me before hand that this is the most important party he has ever hosted, for him to be so set on pleasing this god says a lot." She spoke as the others nodded slowly.
"Prince Derrick's fall was not expected but at least with this we won't have to worry about Augustus stepping down too soon." Another man added, he had brown hair and red skin, he was also quite short, but he had a crown on his head as well.
Suddenly trumpets sounded out as Augustus walked in with Carnelia, and Derrick behind him, everyone looked at him and gave a light bow.
Clearing his throat as he looked at his subjects. "Welcome Kings and Queens from across the cosmos! Today we celebrate a very important occasion, the joyous fact that the Vanetian Empire will now faithfully serve a true god, I hope my guests enjoy their stay." Augustus said, they all had a general idea of what was happening, some were not happy but they could say nothing.
Suddenly a piller of white light landed on the ground and from it a cube appeared on the terrace as two beings stepped out.
Once outside Augustus walked up to them, he was definitely surprised to see another being dressed exactly as Gohan, but he shut his mouth and bowed down.
"It is a honor to welcome you to my planet Lord Gohan." Augustus spoke, Carnelia behind him looked on with a look of admiration on her face.
"Thank you, Augustus." Gohan started as he motioned to Beerus. "This is Lord Beerus, he is also a God of Destruction, treat him with the same respect as you would me." Gohan said as Beerus smirked at Augustus.
"It is an honor, Lord Beerus." Augustus said as Beerus just walked passed him.
"Where is the food?" He asked as a butler motioned for Beerus to follow him inside.
Soon everyone on the Cube got off, it definitely surprised Augustus but he didn't say anything.
Once inside the palace everything went silent, the various species looked on, no one was sure what to say or do but Augustus did not fail to hide that he followed them like a subordinate.
Emperor Xavior and Empress Dolia stood in the back and watched on, the dictator of the south watched on with a foul look on his face, Gohan walked up to Beerus who was picking from the table with Whis.
"How is it?" Gohan asked as Beerus just grunted and took a strange looking fruit from the table and took a bite out of it.
"That is incredibly bitter." Beerus commented before thinking some more. "But not bad, bitter food usually tastes horrible." Gohan nodded as he took a bite out of it too.
Four individuals walked up to them, Augustus stepped forward. "Emperor Xavior, Empress Dolia, Prince Hino and Princess Lyra, you grace us with your presence." Augustus said.
Xavior nodded. "Indeed, we have you to thank for this glorious event." Xavior responded.
Gohan, Beerus, Strix and Vermont just stood watching them exchange pleasantries until both Gohan and Beerus looked at Carnelia unnerving her immensely.
Gohan walked up to her surprising everyone. "Are you certain?" He asked as she just nodded slowly, but it was too late, Gohan felt immense pain suddenly stab him in the chest as he dropped to his knee and blood started pouring out of his mouth.
"Gohan!" Diana said as she made her way over to him, everyone in the Justice League was confused and worried, what could do that to Gohan.
"Gohan! You alright man?" Flash asked.
"My lord!" Strix called out as her eyes glowed green as she glared at Carnelia who took a step back in fear. "What did you do?" She asked ready to destroy this princess instantly but Beerus lifted his arm and blocked Strix's path.
"It seems there was a scheme against Gohan far out in the cosmos." Gohan growled in anger as he got up before he turned to Augustus.
"This meeting is over! I will return at a later stage." Gohan said as Augustus looked on shocked, he had no idea a god could be hurt this badly, his eyes trailed over to Carnelia curiously before spoke.
"Is there anything I can assist with?" Augustus asked as Gohan stopped and looked at him. "Stay loyal." He answered confusing Augustus who just bowed.
"Of course!" Gohan turned to the Justice League. "Grab on." He said as they nodded before everyone suddenly just vanished from the party
They appeared back on Earth on an island, that was currently destroyed and bodies laying on the ground, a group of individuals watched on as Steppenwolf's axe suddenly cut a short being's head clean off, he also had a stab wound directly through his chest.
"MAKAIYA!" Gohan called out and charged forward but the life in his eyes just vanished as he neared them and was about to just fall on the ground but Strix was instantly there to catch his body.
"Lord Gohan! My lord!" She called out, her tone shifted slightly as she gently shook her god of destruction, she instantly sensed when his ki signature just vanished.
"YOU!?" She turned and looked at the group; Sinestro, Steppenwolf, Granny Goodness and the furies.
Diana looked on in horror at what was happening, she just couldn't keep up, so much was happening and she was so confused, why were they back on earth? What was wrong with Gohan? Why were they on Themyscira? Why are her sisters on the ground?
"Can someone please explain what just happened?" Green Lantern suddenly asked as Beerus walked forward.
"Gohan is dead." Beerus answered stunning everyone as he looked at the dead god in pity. "Your complacency was your downfall in the end." Beerus sighed.
"Told you it would work." Enchantress smirked as Steppenwolf burst into laughter.
"Serves that worm right! Now no one can stop us!" He bellowed as he suddenly saw his body standing by itself and he was being held by someone, well his head was being held by someone.
Sinestro was taken aback, he hadn't even notice anything before Steppenwolf was suddenly headless. "Wha…" Steppenwolf croaked out as blood sprayed out of his body.
"Lord Beerus, please allow me to handle the situation." Strix said, in her hand was Steppenwolf's head, Beerus chuckled and nodded.
"Of course, you are the one in charge now." He answered and looked at her. "It seems you are no longer emotionless." He said as she turned and tears were streaming down her face.
Sinestro quickly realized that they hadn't really thought out this plan as Enchantress smirked. "Good luck!" She answered as she vanished, leaving Sinestro and the Furies behind.
"That bitch betrayed us!" One of the furies yelled out as they stared at Strix and got ready for battle.
The Justice League quickly moved. "Please, calm down!" Superman called out to her. "You don't have to kill them!" Superman called out to Strix but before anyone knew it she was in front of Superman.
"Stop me if you can." She answered coldly as she turned to the Furies and Sinestro, Sinestro just took off as fast as he could, trying to get into deep space where she couldn't follow.
'I just need to escape now, the plan was technically a success, I don't need the dead weight anymore.' He thought to himself.
As the Furies and Granny Goodness just got ready to fight, but they were very nervous, Steppenwolf was just killed so easily.
But before they even knew what happened they exploded like confetti as Strix reappeared behind them, she looked up into space, she could sense Sinestro was already very far away but she would be damned if she let him escape.
Her aura burst to life as she was about to chase after him when Superman and Supergirl grabbed her, Green Lantern created chains to stop her movement as well.
"Diana!" Superman called out, snapping her out of her trance, she saw her mother laying on the ground, she was still alive but just unconscious and now Gohan was…dead? Strix just murdered almost everyone responsible. Way too much was happening all at once.
Strix growled in irritation as she started trying to break free but the man of steels physical strength was immense and with Kara's help it was almost impossible to break free, she was powerful but her physical strength still lacked.
"Let go, before I blow you all to the after life!" Strix commanded.
"Is this what Gohan would want?" Batman suddenly cut in as she stared at him.
"Does it matter if I am now in charge?" She asked, her voice was laced with killing intent.
Diana finally caught up with what was happening and just made her way towards Gohan's corpse as Goku and Vegeta appeared via instant transmission.
Diana just knelt beside his fallen body and tears started to escape. "Gohan…" She cried silently as Hippolyta awoke to see her daughter crying and those of the Justice League trying to hold down someone.
"Where's Gohan?" Goku asked as he looked around frantically and his eyes landed on Gohan's corpse, he quickly made his way over.
"What happened to him?" Goku asked as Beerus answered.
"Unfortunately it seems like a witch knew about the one weakness a destroyer god possesses, they killed the Supreme kai, thus killing Gohan in the process." Beerus explained as Goku grit his teeth in anger.
"But he was so powerful?" Goku asked as Beerus sighed.
"This is how it's always been, we destroyers share a life with our opposites, although the Supreme Kais are powerful beings they pale in comparison to the strength of a destroyer god, once they fall so do we, and if we die then they would too." Beerus explained to everyone as Strix started glowing.
"Last warning." She said as Goku looked at her and saw she was covered in blood before coming to a conclusion, he just walked to Gohan's body and knelt down beside his son.
Diana felt a hand rest on her shoulder, she looked up to see her mother looking at her. "We need to talk." She said as Diana looked back at Gohan's body.
Suddenly there was a explosion as Strix blasted off the planet leaving Superman and Supergirl winded from the explosion, the chains from Hal shattered as she took off into space.
"She is out for blood." Vermont said, he had a slight smile on his face.
"Why are you smiling!?" Barry suddenly yelled in anger as he walked up to Vermont who glanced down at him.
"Watch yourself mortal, you are speaking to a deity." Beerus cut in as he glanced to Vermont.
"But yes, I am curious as well, why are you smiling? I recognize Strix has regained her emotions but at a pretty steep price." He said as Vermont just chuckled.
"Because there is a way to bring him back." Vermont suddenly said catching everyones attention.
"Bring him back?" Vegeta questioned. "How in the world would we accomplish that? There are no dragon balls her-" Vegeta stopped himself as Goku, Vegeta and Beerus realized something.
"Of course! The tournament!" Goku said as Strix landed nearby by, she created a dust cloud as a pair of glowing green eyes could be seen.
"I lost him because of those valuable seconds I had to waste on you FOOLS!" Strix yelled in anger shaking the ground and clearing the dust cloud.
Her entire body was shaking in anger, the league prepared themselves as Batman quickly cut in. "We can bring him bac-" But Strix was in his face, she had a multiple veins visible as she glared at him, she looked like the Grim Reaper on a mission.
But the bat of Gotham did not buckle under the immense pressure and killing intent. "Great, we can get to that in a second but I want to know why you got in my way while I was carrying out my duty to my fallen master?" She questioned as she made eye contact with Green Lantern, Supergirl and Superman.
She raised her right hand and aimed it at the league members. "I should blow you all to the after life!" She said as Goku walked up to her and just placed his hand in her shoulder.
"You know Gohan wouldn't want you to kill those he calls his friends." Goku said as she clenched her jaw before launching off the planet at high speed.
Beerus watched her fly off with an amused smile on his face, he could only hope his candidate would value him that much, he glanced at Vegeta before scoffing at the thought and walked to the centre of the group catching everyones attention.
"This goes without saying, none of what transpired here today will be exposed to anyone else." Beerus said as he walked up to Gohan's body who Diana was still holding.
"Pitiful honestly." Beerus sighed under his breath, although the Krytonians definitely heard this.
"He just died! How could say that?" Superman asked as Kara just sighed angrily, she was never a fan of death.
"Because mortal, he may have been a God of Destruction but he isn't infallible, his arrogance led to his death, Gods of Destruction who don't annihilate every threat to the universe and most importantly to themselves are nothing but fools." Beerus said. "Because of him trying to be lenient and not erasing anything that poses a threat to the universe, he paid the price for your stupid ideals, while you all get to go back and live your lives while pretending to carry the burden of his death and eventually forgetting about him." Beerus said as he scoffed.
"Self righteous fools who believe they know what is right and wrong." Beerus said.
"Now due to his death this universe is doomed either way." Beerus started. "If he doesn't get revived all of you are dead once that tournament ends and this universe has no way of reviving him, this will be another God of Destruction dying from the mortals of this universe." Beerus sighed.
"Perhaps Perpetua was right." Beerus said as Gohan's body disappeared. "I will hold onto his body, if you cannot win the tournament then I suppose it would be improper of me to not let him be buried on his home planet."
"I will remain with these mortals and be their transportation for the time being." Vermont said. "They also require training if they hope to win the tournament."
Hello everyone, sorry for the delay on the update, I have just been going through some stuff, I apologize I will respond to reviews next time, just the usual life stuff you know, just been very stressed lately about personal stuff, very big turning point in my life that will decide how my future unfolds so please have some patience.
Percival out!
18/03/2023