Worked on these last five chapters for a while. I'm finally satisfied with them. Enjoy.

Chapter Nineteen – Aftermath : A New Dawning

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Terra watched in horror as the events unfolded, "Who is that girl! What the Hell is that thing!" "Master I don't know." Terra was transfixed on the window that allowed her to spy on the Z- gang. What is that apparition! Terra watched as the girl made a wish and the beast conjuring magic. The substance floating about was being drawn in to the window, "No! My precious work, NO!" Terra watched helplessly as her hard work was flying through the window. After all was gone she began seething with anger, the beast mocking her, "'Your wish, has been granted!'" "This is 'her' doing! That is not a creature I know of!" Terra glared at the girl in view, "I don't know who she is but mark my words, I will overthrow you for this!"

Planet of the Kais : Present 2:22am

Goku couldn't wait any longer, Terra could still be around… "Goku!" Goku vanished. Krillin understood Goku's actions and immediately did the same, but instead of the instant transmission, he took flight. "Bulma!" Bulma turned towards the voice, "Mom, dad, you're Ok!" Bulma's mom blinked, "Well sweetie of course we're Ok." Bulma just hugged them and didn't say anymore. "I dare say it. I think everything's back to normal." Yamcha nodded in accordance with Tien's statement. Piccolo had to wonder, "Just to be sure, we have to find Terra. The fact that she's still alive bothers me." "You're right Piccolo, we need to find her and defeat her before it's too late," Kaioshin still had to get used to hearing his own voice again. "Vegeta, Piccolo, Gohan, will you three join me and the Elder so that we might devise a plan of attack?" Each nodded and accompanied the Kais away from the group.

Lita plopped on the ground, "I'm exhausted…" Mirai Trunks looked her over, "Now will you eat something?" She could only smile and nod yes.

Son Household : Present 2:03am

"Huh! What in the world am I doing out here?" She looked around to observe her surroundings, I could have sworn there was someone here, but who or what…? Chi-Chi gave up thinking about it and continued to hang the clothes on the clothes line. After her work was done, she retreated in the house to proceed to cook dinner. "What! It's two am…But how, I remember it being daytime." Confused she searched the house for Goku and Goten with no luck. If Goku stayed out late with Goten…He knows it's way past his bedtime. Chi-Chi called various numbers to find out where her family could be.

This is very odd…no one's answering their phone. Well it 'is' two in the morning, who would answer the phone. I hope something didn't happen? She decided to find something light to eat then go to bed, even though she wasn't the least bit tired.

When he appeared, she had her back towards him sitting at the table eating from what he could tell was a sandwich and some orange juice. He wasn't exactly sure what to say at the moment, but from what Vegeta scolded him on, he had to make it up to her. For missing Goten's birth and seven years of his life. For always leaving Chi-Chi behind even though she begged him not to go. From now on she's coming with him everywhere. But for now, all he wanted to do was hold her.

Chi-Chi could feel a pair of eyes on her and was still a bit jumpy from earlier even though she couldn't figure out why. She stood up quickly and readied herself for an attack. Without hesitating, she turned and gave the intruder a swift kick to the head, jumped back and was about to deliver a blow to the stomach when the cringing figure began wining, "Oww, geez Chi-Chi I'm sorry I snuck up on you." "Goku? Where have you been all this time! I've been worried for…well I'm not quite sure how long…" Goku regained himself and could only smile at her, I even miss her scolding me. "Hey! Goku I'm serious where have you been and why isn't anyone answering their phone and…" Goku approached her and hugged her. Ok, now I'm really confused something must have happened. She enjoyed being in his embrace and returned the gesture. After they separated, Goku showered her with kisses forcing her to giggle.

"Goku, what's wrong? Did something happen?" He stopped his kissing, I'm guessing that the Dragon erased her memory or something. She deserves to know the truth. But what should I say? "Chi-Chi what do you remember?" She thought for a moment, "I was outside hanging up the laundry and I thought someone was around, but there wasn't anyone. I remembered it being day time though…it's just so confusing. I would never be outside in the middle of the night. I should be tired and in bed. Wait a minute, if you're here then where's Goten?"

Goku knew he couldn't keep anything from her, so he sat her down while he explained everything from start to finish. "Chi' you were attacked by an evil woman that we call Terra. We don't know anything about her but she started a surge that's basically like a black hole. It traveled throughout space erasing everything it touched. That woman…erased you from existence." "What? How was I erased from existence?" "Well, no one could find you anywhere. The entry for you in King Yemma's book was erased, as was anyone else's that was erased from existence. The Namekian dragon couldn't wish you back, it said you didn't have a soul to wish back." Chi-Chi frowned taking in Goku's story, "That must be why I was out at night hanging up laundry…"

"I'm sorry Chi-Chi." Chi-Chi looked up at him, "Sorry for what Goku?" "For not being there for you when you're in danger." "Goku…you had no way of knowing what this Terra person was capable of." "No Chi-Chi, I'm sorry for leaving you to go fight every time. After the fight with Cell, I didn't even consider your feelings, I just did what I thought was best for everyone. I missed so much…you, Goten growing up, Gohan going to school… I'm sorry for everything." Chi-Chi smiled and leaned forward to kiss Goku. "From now on," he began, "You're coming with me everywhere." "What do you mean?" Chi-Chi asked amused. "I mean out to picnics, to visit friends, even to fights." "But Goku, I'll just get in the way if I come with you to fights. And there's chores to do during the day so…" She was cut off, "I'll help you do them." "Huh? You're going to help me clean and do chores?" "Yep, with two people doing them they'll get done quicker giving both of us more free time." Chi-Chi was at a loss of words…Goku help me with chores… It could be interesting and relieving. We would be able to spend more time together… He must have really missed me to want such a change… "Ok Goku," she thanked him by hugging him tightly.

"So, how did ya'll manage to defeat Terra?" "Oh, I almost forgot. This girl that we met a short while ago after you were gone, saved us all. She has these strong mental abilities that could kill someone if she needed to. But, she doesn't know how to control her abilities. Anyway, we were all skeptical on whether to trust her because of her dark past and all. But we had planned to use her powers to defeat or upset Terra, Piccolo wanted her to assimilate her powers. But she died when Terra's pawns or the Tuffles attacked Earth. Instead of her going to Earth's check-in station, her spirit disappeared to this black void which turned out to be inside of King Yemma's desk. Well anyway, she heard me, Gohan and Mirai Trunks talking to King Yemma and found her way out of the void. We left and she followed us to Earth but as a ghost cause we couldn't see or hear her. When we were preparing to go to the Kai's planet, she stopped us and talked to us by writing in the soil of a potted plant. We thought it was best that she remained in the void for now in case Terra was still around. But Terra disappeared without a trace. We went to Namek to find the dragon balls to wish Lita back, that's when I learned that you couldn't be revived or brought back.

Anyway, while on the Kai's planet, Lita started training to unlock her hidden potential to defeat Terra, but she never finished cause we sort of interrupted the old Kai during the ceremony. But it worked out cause he suddenly remembered this ball and tablet that some mysterious woman gave him eons ago. Well while Bulma, Gohan, Lita and Mirai Trunks tried to figure out the message on the tablet that had to do with the ball, the rest of us were getting more suspicious of Lita. Terra disappeared when Lita died and when Lita was revived, those dark Tuffles began attacking the Spirit World. But anyway, Bulma and the gang found out that the ball was actually a Dragonball and all of the fighters had to form the stars on it to make a wish. But only one person could use the ball which no one knew who. As it turned out, Lita was the one that could use the ball. So she did, and the Dragon was amazing…it was a she and looked similar to Shenron but it was white with a swirl of colors. Lita made the wish that everything be right again which the Dragon changed everything back to normal."

Chi-Chi could only blink for a few moments as she tried to make sense of Goku's jumbled story. "Wow Goku…you guys have been through a lot. So, if Terra disappeared, that means she's still out there somewhere?" "Yeah, that's why I wanted to find you and get you to safety as soon as possible." Chi-Chi couldn't help but smile at Goku's comment, the smile soon faded as a question began to invade her mind. "Well, this means you still have to fight Terra doesn't it?" Goku could understand the concern she was feeling, given that he too could possibly be erased from existence. "We aren't exactly sure how to fight her. We were hoping that Lita could unlock her hidden potential and help us to defeat her. But Terra could be capable of anything." "I'd like to meet this girl and thank her properly for saving everyone." "Sure thing Chi-Chi."

Planet of the Kais : Present 2:18am

"Mommy!" Eighteen searched around and found Marron running towards her. Why was she so far away? And where is everyone? Eighteen scooped Marron up in her arms and searched the area. I'm not sure what happened, but I should search for everyone. Eighteen looked up at the sky and was puzzled, What's going on? She placed Marron down and tried to figure out what was wrong with her. Something's not right…I don't remember what happened. Did they summon the Dragon already?

"Eighteen! Marron!" Krillin landed and greeted them. He immediately hugged them both, "I'm glad you're Ok." "What happened Krillin?" Krillin blinked a few times noticing that her voice sounded a little different…like it was lighter. "Umm, what's the last thing you remember?" "Well we were all standing around discussing about the Dragon and the wishes that would be made. I was talking to…Seventeen and that's about all I can remember." Where is Seventeen? "Hmm?" Krillin pondered, "Well the rest of the gang's this way." Krillin picked up Marron and took to the sky waiting for Eighteen to follow.

Eighteen just looked up at him not sure of what to do. "Krillin! Something's wrong!" Krillin frowned and met her on the ground again, "What's up?" "Well…I can't fly, or shoot anything. Usually it just happens out of reflex. It's just like walking, you don't really think about it, you just do it. And I can't do either right now." Krillin furrowed his brow, Did that Tuffle do something to her? Did something change when she became evil? Krillin was at a loss for the moment. He picked Eighteen up who picked up Marron, and took them to the rest of the gang. Maybe Bulma can help.

"What the Hell!" Tien just glanced at Seventeen, "What's your problem?" "It's nothing. I'm just thinking is all." "You, think? That's a first." Seventeen just glared at him.

A few short minutes later, Krillin landed with Eighteen and Marron in arm, "Bulma! I need your help." Bulma walked over to Krillin hoping that those Tuffles weren't still around, "What's wrong Krillin?" "Well, something's wrong with Eighteen." Bulma looked her over, "Well she looks fine to me."

Lita overheard and walked over to them as well, with Mirai Trunks following. "Bulma she says she can't fly or shoot blasts anymore." "Do you think it has something to do with her turning into one of those dark spawn creatures?" "What! Krillin, what's she talking about! What creature?" "Uhhh…" Krillin gave Bulma a look saying thanks a lot. Now Seventeen was intrigued, "Eighteen you don't remember turning into one of those dark creatures when Marron touched you? You and Krillin were fighting the entire time." Eighteen could only stare at Krillin in shock, "Is that true?" Krillin wasn't sure what to say, "That's true Eighteen…" "And Marron was a dark creature too!" Eighteen began fretting, "It was all my fault wasn't it! I must have turned my back on her when she was playing!" Krillin, Bulma and Mirai Trunks were blinking in astonishment, they've never seen this side of Eighteen. She never really displayed this kind of emotion before.

Lita stepped in smiling at the two and hugged Eighteen who looked at her like she was crazy. She stepped back noticing the puzzled looks on everyone's face. "You guys hadn't noticed?" She turned back to the twins, "They're both human now. The Dragon thought it was only right that they live the rest of their lives without being cursed by a madman." Everyone in the vicinity that heard her statement hung their mouths. "Lita how are you sure that's what's wrong?" "The emotion in their voices are noticeable not to mention that neither of them can fly or shoot energy blasts like they could before. Neither ever displayed this much emotion before." Mirai Trunks was shocked at a new discovery, "I can sense their Ki now! We could never sense their Ki."

All of the warriors looked at each other in shock, "Whoa, the androids aren't androids anymore!" "You're right Yamcha!" Everyone just leaned in closer to inspect them. "How do you feel?" Videl was curious. "I'm uncomfortable with all of you weirdos gawking at me." Out of no where there was a stomach growling, but this time it wasn't either of the Saiyan kids. Seventeen jumped back and grabbed his stomach in shock, "What did you guys do! Answer me!" Trunks pointed at Seventeen, "His stomach just growled!" Goten was poking at both Seventeen and Eighteen. "Ahh! Get away from me brat!" "Ok, ok everyone…you're making them feel uncomfortable," Lita had to give them some space.

Everyone backed away except for Bulma, Lita, Mirai Trunks, Goten, Trunks and Krillin. Lita had to explain, "No one has done anything to you. Your body is letting you know that you're hungry." "I never needed food before and I'm not going to start now." "Seventeen, be reasonable man. We're only trying to help." "Besides, if you don't eat, then you'll die. It's as simple as that." He merely glared at Bulma. "This is amazing, don't you see? You're both human!" A small smile formed on Eighteen's face, it hadn't sunk in until just now. Bulma and the group were a bit wary of the smile that formed. Lita further explained, "You finally got your wish." Eighteen looked up at the girl, She knew all along? Well she is psychic… "Thank you for making this possible Lita." Lita nodded and smiled in response. Everyone else minus Krillin and Seventeen just stared at Eighteen, "She just thanked someone…" "Hmph, well it isn't the end of the world, so you guys can stop staring now!"

"Tch, so what do I do now? I lost my powers and am a weak human now." "On the contrary," Lita began, "You still have all of your strength and abilities from before. But in order to use your Ki now, you'll have to learn how to use it the way the rest of the gang had to." "But I'm still a weak human!" Lita shook her head, "You're not weak. You were weak before. You ever wondered why the others could overcome anything? It was because of the will to survive. As an android, you lacked that will which could make you a force to be reckoned with. But above all, you have the potential to get stronger, whereas before you could not. If I were you, I would think of how to hone my abilities and get stronger then you were as an android. You also have to take care of yourself and body and enjoy life. You'll be surprised what you're missing."

"She's right," Krillin added, "Just eat something and you'll wonder why you ever thought being an android was a good idea. There's so much stuff for you guys to experience. Gero tried to take that away. I think you should take back your life." Eighteen looked down at the ground, "How do we learn how to be more…human?" Krillin smiled and felt he gained a new cause in his life, "I'll teach you all I know." He earned a small smile from Eighteen which was becoming infectious.

"Goku! Where'd you…!" Bulma stopped mid-sentence, "Chi-Chi!" She immediately ran over and hugged her friend. "Mom!" Goten also tackled his mom causing her and Bulma to fall down. "Hahaa, hey sweet heart." "We missed you so much! I knew you'd come back!" Goten showed a very cheeky smile. "It's good to be back." Bulma pulled away and sat in a kneeling position, "So do you remember…?" "Not really, but Goku filled me in on everything. It's kinda scary that something like that could happen." "So, Goku told you everything?" Goku scratched his head, "Well there's one rule in our house and it's no lying…so I had to tell her." "So, I guess everything's back to normal then?" "Sure thing Chi-Chi, thanks to Lita here."

Lita wasn't sure what to say. She had only seen the woman in her vision and didn't know whether Goku still held a grudge. She was also unsure where she stood amongst the group. Was she a friend now that she saved everyone and everything? Or was she still suspected of being Terra's pawn. Lita kneeled down and shook Chi-Chi's hand, "Pleased to meet you ma'am." "Ma'am? I'm not that old." "Ha ha, you'll have to get used to that Chi-Chi. I've been trying to break her out of calling me ma'am for a while now." "I'm sorry Mrs. Chi-Chi…" "Just call me Chi-Chi," she responded. "Thank you for saving my life." Lita smiled, "You're welcome."

Goten stood and hugged his dad and pulled away, "Dad guess what?" "What?" "Seventeen and Eighteen are humans now!" Trunks joined in, "Yeah you missed it! Seventeen's stomach even growled!" Goku looked in Krillin's direction shocked, "Is that true Krillin?" "Yeah! It seems that the Dragon changed them as humans. We'll have to teach them how to use their Ki and everything else about being human." Eighteen just blushed out of embarrassment. Goku walked closer to inspect them, "Whoa, no kidding! She's even blushing!" Eighteen was beet red and annoyed and angry all at the same time. All these waves of emotions are going to make me dizzy. How do they deal with it? Goku stood up straight and laughed, "Wow, congratulations. There's no one better then Krillin to show you everything." All Eighteen could do was look at the ground.

Chi-Chi, Bulma and Lita also stood, "I think we should all celebrate or something." "Me too mom, but we still have Terra to deal with." Chi-Chi walked towards Mirai Trunks, "Mirai Trunks you're back. How's life in the future?" Mirai Trunks looked sad for a moment, "I was going to go back after all of this was finished here. But your alternate half, past away about five years ago now, and before mom died, she wanted me to be happy. And if that meant coming here to do it, then she was all for it." "But who would protect your world if you're gone?" "Well it's great because I met this kid who is like stronger then the Goku of this time, and I've been teaching him everything for a while." "Wow, you found someone stronger then me? That sounds like an awesome opponent!" "Yeah, sure is Goku. I had to go Super Saiyan level two in order to keep up with him." "Heh, so you can also reach an ascended Saiyan huh? That's great!" "Yeah, Father wants me to reach a level beyond an ascended Saiyan." Goku smirked, "Well it can be done. If you do manage it, I'll have someone to spar with." Mirai Trunks nodded in agreement. "Well, I'm not sure about the rest of you but I'm starving, sleepy too." "Well Goku, I guess we'll have to all have dinner then go to bed afterwards." "Uh huh!" Bulma was happy that everything was back to normal for now. The task for hunting down Terra would come later.

The large group made their way to the tent that was made to shield the food. Goku had asked the Elder Kai if he could use his powers to create some food for dinner again. Once completed, everyone sat down and enjoyed the victory of an unsought battle. Gohan had welcomed Chi-Chi's return as well as Videl. New discussions formed on the topic of Seventeen and Eighteen being human and actually eating food. The final discussion was the threat that still lurked.

"How do we go about finding Terra?" "I don't know Gohan…" Piccolo had a thought, but he was trying to accept Lita as part of the group now. Goku immediately caught on to Piccolo's contemplating, "Piccolo, it seems like you have something in mind?" "Well Goku, I was just thinking that maybe we could find Terra by using our minds. Lita has shown that she has superior mental capacities and would be perfect in finding Terra." Mirai Trunks had to intervene, "But Lita can't control her powers that well." Lita looked down at her empty plate unsure of what to say, I can control them somewhat but I don't want to slip up. I'm just too exhausted right now to think almost. "Well Lita whatdya say?" Lita smiled at Bulma, "I'll do everything I can to stop her." Mirai Trunks wasn't happy with her response, She looks pale and exhausted. She still hasn't gotten over last nights encounter with her powers.

"Good. We'll continue everything in the morning. Right now I'm tired…" Goku yawned for emphasis. "That's a good idea. We'll each rest in the Capsule Motel then regroup in the morning." Everyone nodded in agreement to Gohan's proposal and said good night as everyone settled in for the night.

Goten and Trunks were both excited to share a room together but were kind of afraid to have to share it with Seventeen. Of course upon reaching the room they both fell fast asleep from it being so late. Seventeen laid down unsure of what to do. The boys hadn't really explained anything to him. He would often just get bored and start training. But not long afterwards, he began drifting off into uncertainty.

Chi-Chi was wrapped up in Goku's arms content at the new life and promises they made to one another. Goku vowed to never leave her by herself again and promised to help her finish the chores so they could have more free time together. Chi-Chi saw a new side to Goku and looked forward to the new adventures they would share in the future.

"So, do I just lay down and I'll immediately fall asleep?" Krillin laughed, "Not exactly. Sleep comes in waves. Usually kids need eight hours of sleep or more in order to recuperate. Adults need at least five or more. And it varies from person to person." Eighteen wasn't sure of this new life she was given, but she was prepared to live it as best as she could. She could actually feel now, her senses were alive and tingling. The soft and warm feel of the covers pulled over her made her comforted. So this is what it feels to be comfortable… "Krillin, what happens when you sleep?" "Well Eighteen, you would either have dreams or just sleep. And when you've had enough sleep, you'll wake up feeling refreshed, hopefully. The whole point of sleeping is to regain your stamina and energy." I wonder if I'll have any dreams… "What about nightmares?" "Well…they're dreams too. They're just scary dreams. Don't worry Eighteen, you'll be fine." Eighteen wasn't quite sure but she trusted Krillin. She closed her eyes feeling her lids becoming heavy and drifted off to sleep.

By the time Lita and Mirai Trunks had reached the room, Lita felt as if she'd collapse. "You Ok?" She rubbed her eyes, "Yeah, I'm just really exhausted." "I guess saving the universe can take its toll on you." Lita went to the restroom and changed into her pajamas. She returned and climbed in to bed pulling the covers up. Mirai Trunks also went to the restroom to change. When he returned Lita was fast asleep. Man…she must have been exhausted. I wonder why though. Mirai Trunks gave up and retreated to bed where he was asleep within minutes.