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Q. Engineer of Epicness- I like to think that Videlicet would be a excellent active member of the Z-fighters, but the Saiya-jins always over shadow the other species. so it's up to you. good chapter anyway.
Q. Nekura Ookami-I'd like to see videl as a fighter perhaps even becoming the strongest human.
A. Hey guys! I really want to thankyou for the feedback. Decided to answer both of your comments together seeing as their pretaining to the same subject essentially. Having received a good bit of feedback from readers I can say I've only received one message that perferred to see Videl as a non combatant side character vs a Z-fighter. So taking what I've recieved into consideration I will have Videl continue training and most likely she will become the strongest human. That being said I can't promise that she'll have a large role in every Arc, but I can promise you that I won't do the Toriyama treatment either haha. I love the creator, but I always thought it was sad how by the end of the Cell Saga and into the Buu Saga if you weren't Saiyan, you were pretty much useless.
Q. Xana Zikra-I'm amazed at how often you are updating and i hope you continue for a long while since you're really good at writing this, i personally think videl should evolve as a human fighter just to seperate it a little bit more from cannon also do you think the reborn brolly will join them simmilar to uub in gt?
A. I really appreciate it! I generally write in spurts between work,when I have free time, but I've been trying to keep this fic updated regulalrly. I'll definitely do something different with Videl as a fighter to make her unique from the rest of the group. As for the reborn Broly...I'm glad you noticed the refrence I made with the dialogue. I won't go into much detail, but that power will be seen again in a new character in the future ;)
Q. Jmac99-This story is amazing keep writing ur good at it. Plus u hit me hard with tht ending you've just got to post.
A. Thank you so much for the praise. I'm really proud of this fic so far. Sorry it took longer than usual for me to get this chapter out. It's the first bit of freetime I've had in a few days. I do enjoy some occasional cliffhangers Lol!
Q. thedarkpokemaster- wow so 17 has told his sister what is going on this will cause trouble and make her worried at this then, but hey I know they will think of something to stop Gero. As for the reunion for Gohan and Videl that was just so sweet that I even cried a little as I could feel that Videl and Gohan want to just be happy.
A. Yeah I honestly I thought about delaying Seventeen mentioning what he saw in Hell to give a little break, before jumping right into that, but to be honest I couldn't see any reason why he would do that. As a writer I can't say how good it feels to know something I wrote managed to invoke such a reaction. I'm glad that it came across as it did. I love Dragonball, but if I have one gripe it's the fact that very rarely are the emotions or inner thoughts explored with a lot of characters. I feel like it humanizes a character even as powerful as Gohan or Trunks when their faced with very intense situations.
Q. Devilhacker- Great writing, fast update. You sir is one of my fav writer. So do we expect to see Super Cyborg 18 soon? I can imagine her being ten times hotter than now, seeing her concept all over internet. Also, since I imagine super 18 power on par with GT's super 17, are you gonna make trunks and gohan goes ssj4? Or maybe ssjg?
A. Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying the fic! As for Super 18 it's probably not a spoiler that it's definitely going to be happening at some point. As for when...that's a bit harder to answer. Because Super 17 and in return Super 18 would be so powerful, I think it's a little too soon to introduce it. Basically what Seventeen learned is essentially going to lead the group to investigate as you'll see in the next chapter. It won't necessarily be a dead end, but more so a foreshadowing of what may come in the future. Without giving it away Eighteen will definitely receive a makeover =) when Super 18 comes about. And yes Power wise she will be in the same ballpark as Super 17 maybe the same...maybe actually stronger we'll see. As for SSJ4 and SSJG I'm going to approach this in a different way. Without going too much into it, SSJ4 will exist as will Super Saiyan God. I will go ahead and say though, that Super Saiyan God will be done differently than in Battle of Gods and Resurrection of F. And that's all I'll say for now ;)
"Me ? What are you talking about?" Lazuli asked her eyes widening.
Lapis folded his arms as he sighed. "It's just like I said...they were making a carbon copy of you."
"For what purpose I wonder." Bulma mused aloud as she frowned at the thought of it.
"Whatever it is...it can't be good. Though I can't imagine what harm Gero could really cause from Hell itself." Trunks said as he glanced over at Lazuli who looked more troubled by the news than anyone. He rested his hand upon hers, before squeezing it. "Hey whatever it is...we'll figure it out and deal with it."
The blonde lip's twitched slightly as she nodded her head.
"Actually maybe we can. We could go check out Gero's lab." Bulma suggested.
Trunks eyes widened. "That's right. I didn't even think about it, but if Porunga really did restore all the damage the Earth has received since before the two of you were released..."
"Then the Lab should be intact." Lazuli finished
"Am I missing something?" Lapis asked as he cocked his head to the side.
"If that Lab is as it was, before it was damaged...it's possible that all of Gero's research and plans might be there as well. We could very figure out what it is...that he intends to do and be ready for it." Bulma explained.
Lapis blinked. "Huh well I'll be...that's actually a good idea." he admitted.
"We can check it out first thing in the morning." Trunks suggested only for Lazuli to shake her head.
"Trunks...let me and Lapis check it out. Both of us need to make our peace with that place. I think it would do a lot of good for both of us, besides you should keep your word and meet with Gohan. Now that we're not fighting Broly he'll want answers and I know you and him have a lot to discuss."
The Half-saiyan thought about it for a moment, before nodding his head in acceptance. "Yeah I suppose you're right. Just make sure the two of you keep from being seen, until we can see about summoning the new Dragon, last thing we need is a fullscale panic."
Chi-Chi smiled softly as she lightly draped a blanket over Pan who lay fast asleep on the couch. She was so much like her father at this age. While she wanted the girl to have an education she'd already decided that she wouldn't make the same mistake she'd made with Gohan. She intended to nurture the girl instead of being as much of a taskmaster. She knew that part of her falling out with her late son was because she couldn't accept that he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps. The fact they hadn't spoken in a couple of years, before his death still haunted her.
She was about to reach for the nearby lamp only to stop as she heard a knock on the door. Immediately the older woman tensed. She knew that her father was fast asleep at this point and it was far too late for a stranger to knock on her door. She grabbed a nearby baseball bat, before approaching the door. She glanced through the viewfinder in the door only to freeze, before she pulled the door open with such a fervor that she nearly ripped the door off it's hinges.
"Gohan!" She screamed as she dropped the bat, before she threw her arms forward as she buried her head into his chest as she pulled him into a tight hug. The man in return couldn't help but smile as he returned the gesture. "Is it really you?..." she breathed as she pulled back after a moment as she studied him, before noticing the attractive black haired woman that stood next to him.
The Half-Saiyan grinned. "Yeah Mom it's really me. It's a long story, but I'm home and I have someone I want you to meet." he started as he curled his arm around Videl's wasit as a he tilted his head to look at the woman next to him.
" This is my wife Videl, a couple of years before I died...I found her leading a community of survivors from one of the major cities to a safe haven"
Chi-Chi wiped her eyes as she tried to collect herself as she turned her attention to Videl. "It's wonderful to meet you! I'm sorry for making such a scene." She sniffed as she forced a smile.
Videl merely smiled as she bowed her head. "You don't have to apologize ma'am! I know the feeling believe me. " she said as she took a step closer, before slowly hugging the other woman who returned the gesture. "It's nice to finally met you." Videl said, before she pulled away as Chi-Chi couldn't help but cry. She had never expected to see her family so whole again. It was like a dream come true. There was a moment of silence, before Gohan spoke again as his expression grew a bit more serious.
"Mom about how our last conversation wen-" He was cut off as Chi-Chi held her hand up.
"Son...I'm sorry. I wanted to protect you and I didn't know how. It took me a long time to realize that no matter how much it scares me...you are your father's son. I just want us to be a family again no matter what." She said as she offered her son a sincere smile.
Gohan's expression brightened. "We have a lot to talk about all of us, but...is she...can I see Pan?" he asked fumbling over his words slightly, before laughing nervously. The fact was he had only learned of Videl's pregnancy, shortly before his death.
Videl smiled softly at his nervousness as leaned against her husband.
Chi-Chi nodded her head, before a yawn drew all of their attention. As Chi-Chi stepped back and opened the door further, Pan could be seen standing there rubbing the sleep from her eyes. Her little face showed shock as tears sprang to her eyes as she ran forward at full speed, before throwing her arms around her Mother's leg. "Mommy!" she cried as she hugged her tightly.
Gohan could only stare in amazement as he looked upon his daughter for the first time. She was so beautiful, it was hard to believe that he'd never held her before...never even spoke to her. While he was furious about the lost time...he would make up for it. As much as he loved his own father, he silently swore that he would be a permanent part of her life going forward.
Videl blinked back tears herself as she knelt down, before pulling her daughter into her arms, before hugging her tightly. "It's me baby...and I'm not leaving you again." she said fiercely as the little girl's head lifted up as her lower lip trembled. "Promise?"
"I promise sweet heart. " she said as she reached out and wiped away some tears from the girl's face, before smiling. "Baby there's someone who has been waiting years to meet you." she said as she released her daughter.
Pan's head tilted up as she stared for a long moment at Gohan, the little cogs in her head began to turn as she sniffed again as she shyly took a step forward. "Daddy?"
The single word made Gohan's chest tighten as he dropped to one knee a smile broke across his features. "I hope you can forgive your old man for being gone so long. I wanted to meet you for so long...I-" he was cut off as the little girl closed the distance between them, before throwing her arms around his neck as she began to ball her eyes out.
"I-I don't care. You and mommy are here now. Please don't leave again Daddy. " she sobbed.
Gohan felt his heartache as he curled his arms around his daughter, before whispering to her. "Pan I'll never leave you again. Your mom and I are never leaving you again. From now on we'll all be a family together."
The little girl said nothing further, but merely nodded her head, between sobs as she buried her head into his chest.
Videl knelt besides Gohan, before running her hand through her daughter's hair, lightly brushing the girl's pigtails with her fingertips.
Chi-Chi wiped her eyes as she watched the exchange quietly. 'Goku I hope you're watching this. Even though your gone...your legacy...our family is still alive.' she thought to herself as a smile pulled at her aged features.
A few hours had passed since Trunk's return to Capsule Corp. Following their conversation his mother had finally made her way to bed and shortly their after Lapis had stumbled into one of the guest bedrooms, leaving Trunks and Lazuli alone for the first time in what seemed like ages, though in fact it had only been a day or so. The pair sat on the couch in the living room with the blonde's head in Trunk's lap as he slowly ran his fingers through her blonde hair.
"Zuli we really should try to get some sleep we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow. It's not every day we fight a group of super pirates and the Legendary Super Saiyan." he chuckled quietly as he stared down at the blonde.
Lazuli tilted her head to look up at him. "Thank goodness for that. As much as I enjoy a good time, I've had my fill of excitement for a while and yet I can't stop thinking about what Lapis said."
Trunks frowned slightly as he curled some of hair around his index finger. "About Gero? and that android Lapis said he was working on? We don't even know what it is he has planned, or if he can even cause any real harm from where he is. It's not like he has a means of getting out of Hell."
"That's just it though...we don't what he has planned. I know it's silly as weak as Gero was physically...the few memories I can recall...I remember feeling terrified, before he turned us into...this." she said quietly. "To think that bastard is still working on something at this very moment. I can't shut it out." She said as she sat up a moment as a look of worry and uncertainty showed on her face.
Trunks abruptly picked her up, before settling her into his lap as he curled his arms around her from behind. He slowly kissed the back of her neck as he whispered. "If there's one thing I'm sure of...it's that together between us and everyone that's now protecting the planet, we can overcome any obstacle. If Gero really does have some sort of plan, we'll figure it out and be ready for him."
Lazuli shivered at the feeling of his lips on her neck. "Y-you're such a boyscout sometimes with your cheesy lines." she breathed.
"You love it..." He chuckled as he lightly nipped at her neck.
"You're such a brat..." she responded with a hint of a smirk.
"Is that a complaint?"
"Not at all...but if you intend to keep plucking at me like that...we're going to need a shower a first. No offense big guy, but fighting Pirates and Super Saiyans doesn't do much for you in the hygiene department."
Trunks smirked. "Well if that's the case, then why don't we knock out two birds at once?" he suggested earning a bewildered look from the Blonde, before he promtply stood up with her in his arms as he stalked towards the closest bathroom. "Y-you're insatiable..." the blonde sputtered as he stole a few more kisses as he approached the bathroom door.
"Somehow I don't think that's a complaint...I just hope the hot water holds out. We might need a second shower..." he chuckled as he slipped into the room, before shutting the door behind him with his foot.
"I can't say how good it is to have your company.." Mr. Popo said with a smile as he looked between the two Namekians.
"I take it you've been up here for a long time on your own?" Ocarin asked to which the Genie and caretaker nodded. "Oh my yes. Our Last Guardian Kami was connected in spirit to another Namekian warrior by the name of Piccolo. When Piccolo passed on to the other side...Kami did as well."
"Well I think I have some good news..." Dende announced as he looked up from the Shenron model he was studying. "I think I can restore the Earth's dragonballs. Though I don't know how good of a job I can do...I could take the role of Guardian. " he suggested though it was clear from his tone that he was unsure about the idea.
Mr. Popo smiled while Ocarin patted the younger Namekian on the shoulder. "Kid you'll do just fine. You have my word that if you stand at this planet's guardian, then I shall remain here as your personal guardian."
Dende's eyes widened. "You really think I can do this?"
Ocarin allowed a smile. "Your father believed in you and I speak for the dozens of Namekians who now have but one voice when I say that you can do this. "
Dende allowed for a smile as he nodded. "Then I'll do it. Let's get to work."
Mister Popo bowed his head. "Allow me to help you get settled in there's much to be done"
On the far side of the known Galaxy the evil wizard Babidi and his minions continued to search planet by planet to discover the whereabouts of Majin Buu.
"Master I have discovered something you may wish to see..." Dabura said in a deep voice as he dropped to one knee.
Babidi's eyes narrowed as he turned away from his crystal ball as he stared at the King of Demons.
"What is it now Dabura? My patience is being tried! We have searched almost every known corner of the Galaxy and we have still not found Majin Buu's chamber. To make matters worse that accursed Kai is growing ever closer to discovering our whereabouts."
"Master I believe what I have to tell you will improve your mood." he mused with an evil grin.
"Oh really? Please do tell..." Babidi said as he floated forward, before landing on the ground in front of Dabura.
"Pui Pui and I just discovered a hidden chamber not far from here. We have yet to enter it, but we found something that may be connected to your father. The Majin symbol was faded by still clearly inscribed on the front door."
Babidi's eyes widened. "Oh my...this is good news indeed." he chuckled. 'If it is infact a structure my father once resided in...there could be ample amounts of information inside. Perhaps Majin Buu may even be resting inside.' he mused as he looked down at Dabura. "Excellent Job Dabura. You and Pui Pui have served me well. Take me to this place at once." he ordered.
"Of course Master..." Dabura responded as he bowed his head, before rising back to his feet and turning towards the door.
It was now but a few hours until dawn as Trunks and Lazuli found themselves sharing his bed once more, a custom they had started a couple of months ago, but something in which had only recently taken an intimate direction.
Lazuli had her head rested on Trunks's chest as she was curled against him. Her hair was still damp as it lay in an unusual unkempt manner as it splayed about wildly partly due to their most recent bout of lovemaking. "I guess Saiyans have a large appetite when it comes to things beyond food." she laughed wearily as her eyes fluttered as sleep finally threatened to take her.
Trunks snorted quietly as he cracked a single eye open to look at her, before smiling slightly. "Afraid you can't keep up?"
The blonde's lips twitched slightly. "Not at all. Just because you're stronger than me...doesn't mean anything in the bedroom. Whether you realize it or not...I'm the one who's really in charge." she smirked.
"Can't argue with that. I think we both needed to blow of some steam. "
"Couldn't agree more big guy..." she murmured as she closed her eyes and pressed her cheek against his chest.
"Night Zuli..." he breathed after a moment.
"Mm right back at ya..my Super Saiyan." she giggled as she pressed a brief kiss upon his chest, before falling silent.
Trunks smiled briefly as he ran a hand through her hair once more. 'I promise you that I won't Gero or anyone else hurt you. Not even Gohan. I'll make him understand that things have changed...it's time to move on.' he thought to himself, before his thoughts began to become less concentrated as he followed the blonde's example as he drifted to sleep.
"Here we are master..." Dabura said as he bowed his head low.
The Wizard smiled. "That will be all Dabura..." he said as he stared up in amazement at the archaic Majin symbol that was inscribed upon what appeared to be some sort of stone door. A grin spread across his features as he floated upwards, before he reached up and touched the symbol. Several seconds passed, before the Wizard closed his eyes and began to chant under his breath.
For a spell it seemed as if nothing would happen, however finally the symbol on the door began to glow, before the door itself would begin to vibrate and hum as it slowly lifted upwards revealing a small chamber beyond.
No sooner had the door opened lights would flicker on deeper into the room casting a green glow throughout the entire room.
"Incredible...it's been millions of years and yet my father's magic still permeates the air." Babidi mused aloud as he floated forward.
The room itself wasn't very large, but was filled with tables with notes scattered all around the room along with various odd instruments mounted along the walls.
What was strange however was the fact that not even a single inch of dust lay upon any surface of the room. It was almost as if time had not touched the room since it had been sealed ages ago.
Babidi silently moved forward as he began to read the first series of notes on the closest table.
His eyes widened. 'Incredible...I was wrong all along. Majin Buu wasn't my father's creation...he was merely a discovery. Something my father learned to control, contain, and summon again.'
He continued to read growing more and more fascinated. 'It would seem that Buu when he was first released was Pure Evil and was very hard to control. It seems though the creature possesses a means to absorb lifeforms...and eventually became easier to control for my father.' he stopped reading a moment as he noticed a large egg like structure in the back of the room. The pod itself had the Majin symbol upon it's surface.
'Could this really be it? Could this be Majin Buu's resting place?' he wondered to himself as a look of glee spread across his face as he floated forward inspecting the pod, before glancing down at the notes that lay directly below it. Once again his father's handwriting.
"It has been years since I've laid eyes upon this second pod. I have no doubt another Majin is contained within after all, I discovered it at the same time as I did the first. Now that my control over Buu has become easier to maintain...I will soon be ready to release this one as well. In fact I intend to use Buu to help me collect the necessary energy to release this second Majin. I've already sent Buu's ball to a planet in the North Quadrant of Space. The planet is approximately 75% water and 25% land. While there are no single powerful life forms, the planet itself is teeming with wildlife and extremely primitive sentient life forms. Sapping the entire planet's energy should be enough to release this chamber. I only need to make a few more preparations and then I shall be ready to leave."
Babidi's eyes widened as he sat down the notes. "I see...so this is a second Majin. My father was this close to unleashing it alongside his other Majin. If I'm not mistaken he died shortly after writing this...it would explain why it still remains here. Though it provides me with exactly what I need. With the clues he left...I will be able to find where he sent Majin Buu and...I'll release not only Buu, but this other Majin and succeed where my father failed." he laughed as he stared at the pod that rested in front of him.
"Do you hear me my beautiful Majin?! Soon you will be mine and so will this galaxy!"
*AN* And Cliffhanger go! Lol well there is another chapter done. I decided when I first started writing this fic, that I would introduce a lot of the big Arcs from Manga/Anime/ Movies, but to do so with a twist. Most of this chapter was Exposition and kind of a moment for the characters to relax. The next Chapter will focus on Lapis and Lazuli at Gero's Lab and a long overdue conversation between Gohan and Trunks.
As always thank you so much for reading and if you have any questions or comments I'll always take the time to respond at the beginning of each following chapter! Again thanks I'll see you again soon! =)
*Powerlevels*
I'm sure there is a lot of conflicting information on various sites that says otherwise, but since this is only suppose to be a comparison, please don't flame me too much about the powerlevels! Their not meant to be 100% accurate anyways I just want a tool people can reference to see how different characters in this fic compare to one another!
Trunks: Base Form: 22,000,000/Full Powered Super Saiyan: 1,100,000,000/Super Saiyan 2: 2,200,000,000
Gohan: Base Form 20,000,000/ Full Powered Super Saiyan: 1,000,000,000/ Super Saiyan 2: 2,000,000,000
Lazuli: 50%:375,000,000 /100%: 750,000,000
Ocarin: 50%: 1,000,000,000 /100%: 2,000,000,000
Zangya: Base Form: 275,000,000 /Transformed: 400,000,000
Android 17: 50% 175,000,000/ 100% 350,000,000
Pan: Base Form: 2,400,000 /Super Saiyan: 120,000,000