Author's Note - So...to avoid confusion regarding who's who here's this.
Ichi = Goku
Ni = Boxer Briefs Son of Goku and Bulma
San = Raditz
Shi = Nappa
Go = Vegeta
Roku = Son of Launch and Goku
Hachi = Son of Nappa and Launch
Nana = Daughter of Raditz and read further down below
Kyu = Daughter of Vegeta and Chi-Chi
Ju = Son of Goku and Chi-Chi
As soon as the door closed behind him Ni ran to the side of the building and studied it. Finding the small creases of the wall in front of him he pushed in three different bricks. He stood back and watched as a door formed. Good, it still works. He entered the building once more and ran towards the security room. Finding it empty he took a seat and looked through each camera until he found the stranger and his father. He paused when he spotted them as he zoomed in and raised the volume to hear them speak.
"-lma had already served her purpose. At the time I didn't think there were going to be any more specimens like Ichi. If I did at the time I probably would've spared that woman her death for a few more years. Shi was the first to arrive. Ichi beat him with ease and I restarted my program. Shi and Go appeared a year later and much more of the same happened. San wasn't so cooperative so we had to drug him repeatedly to hold him down. In the end he would end his life by biting his own tongue off. We were only able to get one child from him.
Though I'm getting ahead of myself. Launch had given birth to Roku. While a nameless female grunt gave birth to Nana. She was a girl so forgive me for skipping numbers. Launch was paired with Shi and Go. The coupling between Launch and Shi went well while Go's body refused her. For the longest time we couldn't find a woman that was compatible with Go. During that time the Red Ribbon Army was interested in the Ox King's great fortune. So we killed him, extinguished the fire, took his wealth and daughter.
Her name was Chi-Chi. The thought at the time was instead of having her join the Ox King in death, why not try pairing him with Go and see what happens? It was a success. So the following year Hachi and Kyu were born. Ichi was becoming unruly like San during that time. It was decided to put him to sleep but before that was to be done we had him coupled with Chi-Chi. It was another success. The same year that Ju was born was the year we had him along with the other specimens put to sleep." Gero sighed. "I really wished that we hadn't done that.
Granted, I could wish them back anytime I felt like it but I'd rather not. I took their progeny and raised them myself. All six of them. I bided my time and waited for five years before I made my move. At that time Ni was eight years old. As Commander Red was about to waste a wish from the Dragon to make him taller Ni and I killed him. I took that very opportunity to wish for my youth again. I regretted it at first because I originally planned on wishing my son back. I did so a few years later so it all worked out. I became the leader of the Red Ribbon Army.
From that point on I had all the children drugged and beaten to the point of death on a regular basis. I believed that they had it in them to become even stronger than their parents and I was right. One by one they started to transform. It intrigued me so much that I often wondered if there was another level that could be reached. So I continued pushing them to their limits. In one part of their drug addled little minds I was their loving father. I guess I am now anyway.
I grew to see them as my own children only after I seemed to have hit a wall after I seemed to have hit a wall after the second transformation. I have a firm belief that the female hybrids are slightly stronger than their male counterparts. Emotion is the one thing that drives these changes.
The female hybrids have been able to channel their emotions better and summon strength better. I also noticed that their endurance is far superior to that of a male hybrid. Though that shouldn't be too surprising considering that women in general usually do to begin with. Case and point, if I was stupid enough to challenge my children now I'd fear my daughters before my sons. While my sons are strong my daughters are faster and more durable. On to other matters.
The change in their appearance caught me off guard at first to tell you the truth. I was initially intrigued by the white hair and red eyes and almost wanted to look into the why of it. Though I stopped and took it as it was. Why do the males have blonde hair and blue eyes? I don't know, I take it as a sign of change and kept moving on.
All experimentation stopped from that point on. I erased what I had done from their memories. The world was at my fingertips and I had barely done anything with it by that time. I expanded the Red Ribbon Army's influence around the world. Took a good five years to get it done but who could oppose my children?
This world is now mine and to my own surprise I'm happy. So for a few years I did nothing but play the role of the dutiful single father. I ended up wishing my son back to life and he now runs things in the Far East. A few years ago I decided to tinker around with some projects that had been collecting dust and came across the CELL Program. I tweaked it a bit and found a way to alter humans with it. Their strength, durability, energy and et cetera are all increased.
The downside of it all is that their skin becomes this odd green and black hue. They shed out of their skin once a month. It's an ugly thing to see. I remember watching one of them stare at their husk for hours on end. Another odd thing is that the male's genitals are moved as they develop something similar to a scorpion's stinger. The women are still practically the same except after becoming intimate with someone they often show an intense desire to kill their mate and eat them. In the beginning I wanted to see if there was a way to correct those things." Gero began laughing. "But then I realized that I didn't care! I couldn't be bothered.
I just didn't have it in me to do so. Good thing that my daughter did though. Not long after I finished altering the volunteers there were reports of several dead naked men being found in alleyways and rooftops. A few were found in sewers but people don't know that. The men were all found partially eaten. Only a few of the women got pregnant. Nana decided to look after them and come up with ways to prevent this from happening again.
She noticed that the women have the urge to procreate once every three months. In order stop the increase of outside casualties it was decided that all criminals would be the prey of our altered women when that time comes. The women have agreed to the terms. They have no choice otherwise. Most of the men became mortified and morose over what they've become. Many have decided to end themselves which is fine by me.
They are strong, useful monstrosities. Though if they don't want to utilize and take advantage of the gifts I've given them like the women have then I have no use for them." Gero sighed. "In my younger days I would've assigned those men to coupling sessions with both human and altered women. A part of me wants to see the difference between them but I'm getting tired of it all. I'm actually thinking of retiring soon." Silver raised an eyebrow at the comment.
"Really now? You, of all people are willing to give your power away to someone else?" Gero smiled.
"Yes. I plan to give it to Ni." Staring at the monitor Ni couldn't believe what he'd just heard. Me? Why me? Other than that, why would he lie about hurting my siblings and I? Ni closed his eyes, then cleared his mind as he tried remembering his childhood. His memories were crystal clear and easily accessible. I remember my time as a child. I never killed anyone at that point in my life. Ni opened his eyes and focused his attention back onto the monitor as he noticed Silver leaning toward Gero.
"Oh really now? Why wouldn't you give it to your actual flesh and blood son?" Gero smirked.
"Simple. Who better to hold power than one who already has it and knows how to utilize it properly? I love my son to the point of coddling and that's the truth. In the Far East if there is a chance of an uprising ever happening…" Gero threw his head back and laughed as he slapped his right knee. "…let's just say that flowers hardly grow amongst scorched Earth and rubble. Before I decided to raise those children I sent them on a mission to effectively neutralize all threats in the Far East." Silver crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair.
"That's a terrifying image. The poor people never knew what hit them. Though I do wonder. Isn't there a chance that your son won't take kindly to your decision?" Gero shrugged his shoulders.
"If he were to try to take Ni's life then so be it. My son would die and Ni would go on about his business. I've already brought him back to life once. He should know already know his place in the world. I can only coddle him so much. Ni and the other hybrids are the future in this world. Part of me hopes that my son inherited my common sense. So, I think that wraps almost everything on my end. What is your story?" Silver stood then moved his chair closer to Gero then sat.
"I want you to study my body language. If you had the same training I had you should be able to tell whether or not I'm lying. For what I'm about to tell you, even if you are a bit eccentric will be a bit hard to take in. Understood?" Gero nodded as Silver told him his story. For over an hour he talked about alternate realities and universes. Key events that have happened or should have happened. He talked about what made this reality unique compared to the others.
How there was several versions of a person named Boxer Briefs and how the name seemed to work. Silver explained that the name almost worked as a mantle. Depending on certain circumstances a person could get that name. Yet not be the exact same person every time in terms of parentage. The majority of that discussion went over Ni's head. The guest went on to talk about the fate of The Red Ribbon army and other topics. When it was over Silver stood.
"I'll come back tomorrow. I really would like to meet your children. Though before I go must ask if I've left any doubt or uncertainty about my character." Gero regarded him with a look of fascination.
"I have no doubts about you. It makes sense. It just saddens me that you couldn't have visited a decade ago when I had it in me to look into alternate realities and universes. The fun I could've had. Though Nana might be up to the task. Perhaps after she gives birth." Silver raised an eyebrow?
"Who's the father? You didn't talk Nana into sleeping with her siblings did you?" Gero laughed.
"No, no. Though I will admit that the thought had crossed my mind at one time." What?! What are you saying father? He continued listening. "No, during one of our space exploration missions we came across a really powerful alien. Far stronger than Ichi when he transformed. I think the poor creature was mentally challenged. It seemed as though he was only capable of yelling and saying Kakarot. Whoever that is. Nana easily overwhelmed him and kind of continued where I left off in my studies. Great minds think alike and all that.
Nana has this belief that their offspring will inherit more than half of their strength and potential at birth. I'm inclined to believe her due to it correlating quite fine with my own discoveries. What she wanted to do was see if there was a difference if say a hybrid coupled with a full blooded alien. So she subjected herself to coupling sessions which obviously turned out to be a success. I remember Ni being upset at her for doing that.
Ever the caring older brother. It's almost funny in a way. He's far more human than I am. While Nana is practically my equal when it comes to all matters pertaining to science. She has the same clinical detachment that I do and it feels me up with pride knowing it. I'll gather my children up around this time tomorrow. The people around here will know better the next time. It still find it odd though. Your confidence and bravado coming here like that as if you could destroy everything in your path if you wanted to. How'd you gain that?" Silver grinned.
"That's a story for another day. You may not believe me when I say this but it is nice seeing you again. At least one iteration anyway." Silver stood, then left. Ni bowed his head in weariness as he tried to gather his thoughts. I've always known that he wasn't my real father. My siblings and I have always believed that we were found on a barren planet. He closed his eyes and thought as far back as he could saw what he believed was fragments of their rescue. Ni clutched both sides of his head as he wondered about the validity of it all.
"Was everything my father said true?" He felt a vibration in his right pocket and took out his cell phone. The face of his fiancé appeared. Ni answered it. "Yes?" There was a slight pause.
"Are you alright, Ni?" He sighed as a smile slowly formed on his face. She knows me too well. I only said one thing.
"Yes and no, Angela. I'm just a little shaken at the moment. I've come across some things I'm not sure is true or not. I don't quite know how to handle it at the moment. I've probably spent far too much time thinking about it than necessary but it's bothering me to no end." He heard running water in the background through the phone.
"Well dear, I just started cleaning the dishes. The fact that you aren't next to me helping and missing dinner… It's never happened before. At least not without warning of some kind. I'd have to agree that something serious must be on your mind. Want to talk about it?" I have no idea where to even begin. I just wish- All thoughts ceased as an image of the Dragon Balls made its way into his mind. That's it! I could use those, but should I?
"Angela, I don't quite know how to put this. Please bear with me as I stumble through my thoughts. For all of my life I was sure of who I was until this day. If you had the power to see what was true and false, would you use it? If your life has been fine up to this point, would you be up to possibly ruin it to seek the truth?" The sound of running water over the phone had stopped.
"Ni, you are strong enough to weather the brunt of anything. Whether it is physical or mental I have faith in you. I always have. I would seek the truth because I know that just like me it would eat away at you until you finally gave in to your curiosity. Though I'm surprised that you asked me what I thought first. You're usually impulsive." Ni smiled.
"It helps to know what my better half would've done." He heard her giggling.
"You're lucky that I can't swat you with this dish towel over the phone somehow. Are you coming home tonight?" Uneasiness seemed to envelop him. Ni felt so stiff and rigid as goose bumps appeared on his skin.
"I honestly don't know. I plan on doing something stupid tonight. Knowing that doesn't make me feel better but there are some things that I have to know. I love you." As Ni waited for her response he closed his eyes and pictured his fiancé's worried face.
"No matter what happens, come back to me. I love you, Ni." He opened his eyes then hit end on his cell as he left the room. With clarity and focus usually reserved for skirmish missions he aptly made his way to his father's treasury. Standing in front of the door he took a deep breath. I will never hear the end of this, but I've made up my mind. Ni kicked the wall in and entered.
Walking through the room he noticed an odd helmet with what appeared to be Ox horns attached to it. One massive tortoise shell and a pair of sunglasses. He observed each and every shelf and case until he found what he was looking for. On a gold colored silk pillow he found the seven Dragon Balls.
Ni reached into his pocket and pulled out a plastic shopping bag. He could feel the receipt still in there from the trip to the corner store a few hours ago. Shaking his head in embarrassment he placed the seven balls into the bag then left promptly soon after. He looked back at the damage he'd caused to get in. It won't take long for people to notice what has happened here. I have only a few minutes before my brothers and sisters track me down. I have to move fast!
He started running throughout the building using stealth along the way to avoid being spotted. Within two minutes he was out and flying as fast and as far away as possible before summoning the Dragon. After half an hour had passed he felt comfortable enough to stop and land at one of the many uninhabited islands. Ni turned the bag upside down and watched as the balls rolled out a bit in front of him. I hope I remembered this correctly. He raised his arms up into the air.
"Eternal Dragon, by your name! I summon you forth Shenron!" The skies darkened and wind picked up violently as beam of light shot up from the balls. Ni watched in stunned fascination as he followed the light and watched as the Dragon appeared before him. The Dragon gave off an otherworldly aura as it gazed down at him.
"WHAT IS YOUR WISH?" If everything I heard about this Dragon is true I can get exactly what I want. Depending on how I phrase my wish. Here goes nothing.
"I wish that every parent Gero had killed was brought back to their families." The Dragon continued to gaze down upon him as he felt something akin to electricity course through him. It's vague, but it's the best I could do. It's practically two wishes but the wording should work.
"YOUR WISH HAS BEEN GRANTED!" The Dragon disappeared as beam of light dispersed all seven Dragon Balls as Ni looked up at the sky. I hope it wor- He felt a hand land on his shoulder. Ni turned quickly, ready to attack until he saw a woman with blue hair. He stopped then noticed the tall man behind her. He was slightly taller than him and had black hair. The woman studied his features then started crying as she hugged him.
"You're my son! Boxer, you're still alive!"
Ni stood there speechless and dumbfounded as the woman continued crying. He slowly lowered his arms and returned her embrace. What do I do now? Everything up till this point has been a lie. What do I tell my brothers and sisters? My father...Gero. What...? Where do I go from here?!
Author's Note - Sorry for the wait everyone. Work schedule and all. As some of you can tell I'll be spending an extra episode or two in this reality. Next time it's Videl's turn. Hmmm...this needs more women. I'll fix that...
And For Those Of You Who Left Reviews
Egohan - I'm glad that you liked Frost. I love her character traits. I don't get to see them used often so when I do it puts a smile on my face. I guess the closest thing to compare her character to would be Esdeath from Akame Ga Kill. I drew inspiration from certain Yandere characters though. For those of you still unsure of what a Yandere is...please look it up. It's quite interesting in a scary way.
dcp1992 - As to whether or not it will Gohan problems when it comes to the possible merge has yet to be seen so far. Though it did him good in the last story. I kind of wish I had the time to fill in the gaps from Rewarded Patience so I could give the readers the chance to see the alternate Gohan as a parent. It's as I've written before he was kind of like a mixture of Goku and Vegeta when it came to his parenting skills. Maybe one day...
Dyton - No need to apologize man. We all get busy with one thing or another. To be completely honest with you at that point in that episode I had no clue how I was going to have Lime react to her alternate reality child. I have a better idea now. The hard part is the execution. Especially since she's in space posing as Frost and etc. Glad to see your reviews again.
In other news much to my shock I finally found a way to use Dabura. Man that was difficult. I mean damn! Peace.