Disclaimer: Kid Golden in no way claims ownership of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, or Dragon Ball GT, or the characters that are featured in those series. I do however own all characters not seen or mentioned in the series, namely Tarra,Shinji, Sakana, and Kirikuzu.

Back into this story we go… Have no fear, Golden is here!

Senzai: Blah, blah, blah! I could fit into the story I say… Goten's cousin or something… It could work!

Shakes my head No, it couldn't. Now stop begging! You're not getting in!

Senzai: sulks You're a mean creator…

I am not… Well, onto the sixth chapter, before he has a chance to beg more…

The Warrior Forge

Topping the clouds lay the peaks of a few mountains, the peaks flattened and eroded. The crisp mountain air filled the lungs of three figures, the trio seated upon three separate mountaintops. In the middle of the trio sat the youngest figure, his eyes shut tight.

"This is boring!" Cried the warrior on the left. "Can we go now?"

"Fine, go off Kirikuzu," snapped Sakana. "Go destroy, or whatever will appease your boredom."

Kirikuzu grinned. "Yeah!" He leapt off the mountaintop and descended down below, leaving Sakana and Shinji atop the peaks.

Shinji sighed, keeping his eyes shut. "Why do you continue to drag that idiot along with us Sakana?"

"He may be an imbecile… But he is extremely loyal my lord. He would die for you."

"I don't need him at my side! He's a pathetic, bumbling idiot! We haven't benefited from him at all! In fact, its because of him it us so long to find this planet!"

"Well… You have a point my lord," Sakana said nodding. "If he hadn't destroyed the ship's rear engines we could've gotten here much faster… But, the fact of the matter is, we're here."

"Only because of your ingenuity! If you hadn't been there, I'd still be floating around in space with that moron!"

Sakana sighed softly. "My lord, I understand your being displeased with Kirikuzu. He is a bit of a fool… But we can't part with him."

"Why not!" Roared an indignant Shinji.

"Because my lord… He is my brother."

Shinji opened both eyes, looking to Sakana. "Your point? Familial ties can be used against you Sakana. You taught me that."

"That is true… But at the same time, it can be more of a strength than a weakness."

"And just how is that Sakana? There are no benefits to having a weakness."

"Then perhaps you are the perfect warrior Shinji… For you have no weakness." He rose, standing upright. "Shinji… A true warrior is built of life experiences… experiences both good and bad, both easy and difficult. And because of that truth, experience can be called a warrior's forge."

Shinji narrowed his eyes, giving Sakana a hard stare. "Just what are you getting at Sakana?"

"You are a cold, heartless young man Shinji…A perfect warrior by its definition. But, a perfect man… You have yet to reach that peak. When you are able to understand that imperfection is true perfection… You will have truly become a matchless warrior."

"You're speaking nonsense Sakana," muttered Shinji, closing his eyes. "A heartless murderer is a matchless warrior."

Sakana sighed. "I will return my lord, but I must go attend to my brother."

Shinji did not respond, leading Sakana to sigh once more as he leapt off the peak and descended to the world below in search of his brother.

The fool…Thought Shinji to himself. Keeping a weakling around because of sentimentality… Had I been that weak, that disgrace would still be living…

---------------Flashback---------------

A small child sat within a shut room, the curtains drawn over the windows. Not even the tiniest sliver of light broke through the heavy curtains, the darkness overtaking everything.

He sat quivering in the darkness, knees drawn to his chest. His eyes darted about the room, breathing with short, quick breaths through his nose.

He jumped at the sound of a creak, followed by the entrance of light into the room, followed by a sudden flash of light illuminating the room, shattering the darkness.

"Shinji?" Called a soft voice. "Why are you sitting in the dark?"

He looked to the source of the voice and ran, wrapping his arms around her tightly, locking his mother in an embrace.

"Shinji? Are you okay?"

"It was so dark mom… So dark…"

"Its okay now Shinji, its all right," She said, returning the embrace. "The darkness is all gone."

He looked up at her, his eyes wide. "Really mom?"

She smiled. "Yes son. But why didn't you turn on the light?"

"I couldn't see nothing… The dark was everywhere…"

She held her son tight, stroking his back soothingly. "Its okay Shinji, mommy's here now, and the darkness is all gone."

Shinji smiled and buried his head in his mother's stomach, enjoying the warmth and comfort of his mother's calming embrace.

---------------End Flashback---------------

Shinji shook his head vigorously, clearing his mind of that image of his mother, the concerned, caring woman that raised him. "She was a weakness… A warrior must have no weakness…" He muttered to himself.

"And Kirikuzu is Sakana's only weakness… The fool." He grinned. "I'd happily rid him of that weakness."

With that, he stood and leapt off the peak, flying downward to the world below.

---------------Scene Change---------------

A fairly tall, spiky haired youth stood before a taller, green figure, wearing a broad grin. "So what do we do first Piccolo?"

Piccolo did not respond at first, he simply lowered himself to the floor, sitting cross-legged on the marble ground.

"Uh… Piccolo?" Goten asked.

Piccolo closed his eyes, resting his palms on his knees, his body slowly lifting upward, suspended in mid air. His long white cape hung downward, touching down on the ground beneath him.

After but a few moments of stillness, a light blue glow began to emanate from Piccolo's body, the thin aura outlining his form.

'Sit down,' commanded an ethereal voice.

Goten nearly leapt out his skin, looking around the Lookout with bulging eyes. "Who said that!"

'Be quiet!' Shouted the voice. 'Before I can train you, you have to have discipline!'

Goten's eyes relaxed, his body calming. "Piccolo?"

'Sit, and quiet your mind Goten,' instructed Piccolo. 'Take deep, calming breaths… Relieve your mind of all thought.'

"If you say so…" Goten sat beside Piccolo and closed his eyes, breathing deeply.

Good… Thought Piccolo to himself. Perhaps he will be easy to train—

"This is boring!" Shouted Goten. "How long do I have to do this?"

'Quiet!' Piccolo snapped. 'You must stay in meditation until you are disciplined enough to learn the art of combat.'

"But Piccolo, I already know how to fight!"

'Just be quiet and meditate!'

Goten sighed and shut his eyes once more, resting his palms on his knees as Piccolo had done. He breathed deeply, trying to quiet his mind, as Piccolo had instructed.

And I only have five days to get this kid ready… Piccolo mused to himself. Kami help me…

---------------Scene Change---------------

Shinji flew forth, his form encased within a white blaze, the flames propelling him forth faster. As he soared through the clouds, his mind began to wander and the memories of yesteryear began to flood his mind once more…

---------------Flashback---------------

A teenaged young man soared through the cotton candy sky, accompanied by two larger men, his metallic black armor, and thin, amethyst colored cape of silk hanging from his shoulders made him stand out from his companions.

Both wore white armor, although the man on the left was stocky, and more muscularly defined, while the man to his right had a leaner body. The stocky figure's bright orange locks made him stand out in contrast to other two, who both had black hair, although the center figure hand tinges of brown in his mane.

"Are you ready, Lord Shinji?" Asked the lean figure, his eyes locked on a grand beast below. "Because that beast certainly seems worth your while!"

Shinji nodded. "Let's go Sakana!"

"Yeah!" Cried the orange haired figure, descending to the world below.

"Kirikuzu," shouted Sakana. "Wait for us!"

Without warning, the enormous, green furred beast spun around and swung one of his gigantic fists. Kirikuzu didn't have time to react as the fist slammed into him, sending him sailing in the reverse direction.

"Kirikuzu!" Cried Sakana. He shook his head. "Let's go in Lord Shinji!"

"Right!"

The two descended towards the beast, launching multiple blasts of raw energy, the sizzling blasts scorching the monster's thick, emerald shaded fur. The beast cried out in agony, spinning around to face its assailants.

Its height could easily compete with that of the tallest mountain, its width no less than the grandest gorge. Two, furred arms bulging and ripping with muscle hung from either side, a total of four massive arms with which to attack. Its two enormous legs ended in gray, leathery paws, the toes gripping the ground tightly.

The beast threw back its enormous head and roared, pounding its chest with all four arms, its leathery gray fist clenched tight. It slowly lowered its head, gigantic fangs bared, his beady yellow eyes glaring at the two insignificant specs before him.

With an unexpected quickness, he struck Sakana with his foot, the large paw plowing into him, knocking him clear across the expanse. Shinji began to attack when he heard a voice cry out.

"Duck Lord Shinji!"

Heeding the cry, Shinji dropped down, lowering himself to the grassy ground below, just barely dodging the beast's fist.

Out of nowhere, Sakana flew forth, driving his foot into the beast's abdomen. It roared and brought its hand down, smacking Sakana down into the ground, the ground forced apart as his body struck.

Shinji's eyes went wide. "How can it be that powerful…" He grinned. "No matter! Take this you monster!" He cried out, his form corrupted by a true fire, his dark mane lightening into the color of fire, and in one swift movement, he struck the beast with all his might.

When the blow struck, solid chunks of rock lifted from the earth, shaking and defying gravity, Shinji's onyx orbs mirroring a blazing fire, forcing his way through, tearing through the monster.

The beast cried out in agony and fell backwards as Shinji burst out his back, blood spurting out all about, coating the earth below. Shinji flew forth untouched, his aura heating the thick, cornstalk colored blood into vapor.

The beast fell backwards onto his back with a great thud, the entire planet shuddering rather hard. Shinji landed on the ground, his hair reverting to its normal black with tinges of brown as he dropped to his knees.

Sakana quickly made his way over, his armor coated with clods of dirt, his face a little bloodied. He helped Shinji to his feet and cleared the dirt off himself once his lord was standing.

"That was quite a feat, Shinji," Sakana remarked.

Shinji grinned. "It was nothing… I'm surprised that monster gave you trouble, Sakana."

"No, Lord Shinji. You achieved something amazing today… When you struck that beast down you ascended to a new plateau of power… Something only you, with your mixed heritage could achieve."

Shinji looked confused. "Mixed heritage?"

Sakana's eyes widened. "You mean you… You didn't know?"

Shinji shook his head. "Know what? What are you talking about?"

Sakana sighed deeply. "Your mother was the daughter of a ruler… a ruler of all living beings. Well…he was more of a guardian than an actual god…The East Kaioushin Higashi."

"I'm a god…?"

Sakana shook his head. "Only a fourth. Your grandfather fell in love with a mortal woman… Breaking the guardians' canon law of not interacting with mortals. And this woman and her child were banished from Other World. Your grandfather was forgiven, but your grandmother was banished to a realm outside reality."

"But... How am I a fourth then? Shouldn't I be half?"

"Well my lord… Your father is too a mortal. Your mother thought that if she could give birth to a son with infinite power, she could retrieve her mother from the dark realm. So she took a mortal man… A Saiyajin man… And from his seed, you were spawned." Shinji stood perfectly still, his eyes averted to the ground. "My lord?"

Shinji slowly lifted his gaze, his eyes meeting Sakana's. "Sakana… Is it possible…for me to die?"

Sakana sighed deeply, crossing his arms over his chest. "I'm afraid so, my lord… And when your mother and you both die… you both will join your grandmother in the dark world."

Shinji's eyes went wide. "No! Why me? I did nothing wrong!"

"The guardians decided to let you live out your lives in peace, since your lineages are not your faults…but they do not want Kaioushin and mortal hybrids in Other World… So they will banish you from reality once you both die."

"But…is there anyway out of it?"

"Your mother's plan would assure that none of that would happen. Your grandmother had power within him greater than any you could ever imagine… Which is why she was able to fool your grandfather. And through her, you could override your fate. But to free her, you'd need a being more powerful than even her to tear a hole in reality."

Shinji looked rather perplexed. "I don't understand… If I'm to become more powerful than her, why do I need her?"

"That is simple my lord. She knows the secrets of the Kaioushin, and you do not."

"Oh… But, once I do become that powerful, how do I free her?" Sakana looked away, sighing sadly. "Answer me Sakana!"

"Well… At that point, your mother intended for you to… To… Well, sacrifice yourself, and free your grandmother…"

"What! How would that free me from this fate!" Sakana didn't answer. "Oh. She didn't intend for me to live past that point. I'm just an instrument for my grandmother's freedom."

"My lord… Please don't do anything rash, I'm sure she had a plan to free you after—"

"Quiet fool!" Snapped Shinji, his eyes blazing. "She has no plan to save me! No plan at all! I'm just meant to die!"

"Perhaps she thought your grandmother could save you—"

"Do you really think that? A deceitful woman such as my mother? I know of her sin…I heard her sobbing one night… When I was smaller… She sobbed on and on about making my father become as deceitful as she was…" His eyes widened. "I understand it all now…"

"Shinji—"

"No! She may feel remorse about it now, but what has she done to atone? She plans to make her son kill himself!" He narrowed his eyes. "Well, we'll just see about that!"

"Shinji, wait!"

He'd already gone, soaring off into the heavens.

---------------Scene Change---------------

She sat alone in the grassy meadow, smiling at the golden sun above, lazily watching the oddly colored clouds, most a yellowish pink, creep along the beautiful azure heavens.

Her smile dimmed a little as she furrowed her brow, studying a fiery streak sailing across the sky. "What on Neveah could that be?"

Without warning, the streak slammed down onto the grass quite hard, the planet shuddering violently as the fire scorched the grass to a crisp. The fire faded away ever so slightly, allowing her a glimpse of the warped figure housed within the blaze.

"Shinji?"

His normally onyx black orbs had lightened, seemingly colored by fire itself, his eyes corrupted by a murderous taint.

"Shinji?" She asked again, her voice wavering.

With a mighty roar, Shinji leapt forward, his form hidden completely beneath the blaze. Tarra's eyes widened as the boy struck her fiercely with his fist. The blazing fist seared into her abdomen, leaving her gasping for breath, as her knees gave way, and she buckled. She hit the floor hard, clutching at her stomach.

"Get up, you pathetic weakling!" He glared darkly. "Sakana told me of your sick little plot!"

Tarra looked up at the furious boy with wide eyes. Shinji returned the stare with a harsh sounding growl as he reached down and grabbed her by the throat. Shinji lifted her off of the ground, and held her up.

"You disgust me!" Cried the boy, blinded by his intense rage. "I will not die for you woman! I will free my grandmother another way! And I will have freedom alone, without you!" He dropped her, letting her fall onto the ground.

Tears ran down her cheeks as she sat there, bloodied and bruised. "Shinji…" She said softly, pausing as she coughed heavily, hacking up blood. "Please… I don't want you to die… I love you…but it's the only way for us to escape this… I promise you I'll find a way for you to return…"

"Silence!" Shinji roared in anger, driving his fist into her face. The blow sent Tarra sprawling across the dirt. She weakly lifted her head and looked up at her child, blood running out of her nostril profusely.

Quicker than lightning, Shinji attacked again, this time he delivering a booming kick to her ribs. The loud, sickening sounds of Tarra's bones breaking filled the air as she was sent sailing across the meadow, crashing into a tree.

Not letting her recover, Shinji struck with her again and again with powerful kicks followed by thunderous fists buried into her gut. Tarra coughed hard as she fought back the urge to vomit her organs up, bleeding profusely, and her once beautiful face battered and bruised.

Shinji growled and rammed his fist into her throat. Tarra's eyes went wide as she tried to gasp for air, but her throat had been crushed by that thunderous punch, leaving her unable to even breathe.

Tarra looked up into her son's cold, murderous eyes as she fought to breathe. He returned her look as he drove a fist into her armor, shattering it. Her eyes went wide as the intense gravity kicked in, slamming her down onto the meadow, pressing her to the earth, creating a deep imprint in the ground.

He kept his eyes on her as the gravity compressed her to death, flattening her body until blood gushed outward, her bones crushed into a fine powder.

Knowing her dead, the fiery aura slowly left him, his eyes darkening to their natural black. He stared at her remains for but a few moments before turning away, eyes shut.

Just then, two figures touched down behind him. The stockier of the two men stayed back as the lean figure drew closer to Shinji, resting his hand on the teen's shoulder.

Shinji kept his eyes shut. "I will not die that way Sakana. I will not die."

Sakana nodded. "You're right Shinji… A warrior with familial ties is weak, for his foes can use those ties against him. Now you are without family my lord… And you have lost your greatest weakness… The world is yours."

"I will not die. Immortality will be mine." He shrugged Sakana's hand off of his shoulder. "The universe will bow to Shinjinsosai the Almighty." His aura flared out once again and he took off, soaring upward into the heavens.

"The entire universe will bow down!" He cried, his booming voice carried all throughout the planet, speaking to the universe of its future ruler.

And there's the eight installment… A little background on the mixed up little man bent on destroying our beloved Z Team… Well, thanks for reading everybody, and all reviews are muchappreciated.