*AN*
Q. thedarkpokemaster- wow poor Zangya feel sorry for her losing her brother like that hurt her a lot as lets face it Bokack was a dick, love many of your OC as well I say many as you may have more as well. oddly I only have one good OC lol since I make bad guy OC, yeah I like makeing bad guys :D
A. Yeah I really wanted to humanize and add some more depth to Zangya's character. As far as OC's I'm really hope I can do a good job with them. I'm really trying to avoid having any Mary Sue type characters.
Q. Jmac99- A little bbit of Lapis and Zangya I like it and I love how she left him in the dust with what she said.
A. Glad you enjoyed it! I tried to throw in a bit of playfulness after how tense most of the chapter was, before that.
Q. Anonymous- Hmm well I am fine with gohan getting stronger still, just his anger induced massive boosts will no longer be there
And I don't think he could transform to ssj even if he wanted, old kai did say he unlocled his power so all his power is available without transforming or anything and if he could then he should've while fighting gotenks buu and he did not so that is off limits I guess
And many people say gohan as mystic was stronger than ssj3 goku(canon time) but in dragon ball super it is clearly said that goku was undisputed number one in the universe when buu was over
The chapter was nice anyhow, and it was good to have an insight on zangya's life and seems that lapis and her are starting to have some sort of chemistry
Update soon
A. Haha as far as Gohan is concerned who knows? As much as I love Toriyama he's been known to change things after already establishing them to work in a different way. *shrugs* As for Zangya/Lapis It felt nice being able to delve a bit further into her backstory and give a bit more insight to their interaction with one another.
Q.SCI-FIWIZARDMAN- Another good chap. My questions regarding Zangya and that whole mess with Bojack and Broly have been answered. Lapis and Zangya's relationship seems to be moving along at a faster rate than originally anticipated, but then they HAVE been training together for about a month now. Two people punch each other enough times, and the usual inhibitions go away before long.
On the note I keep seeing about the possibility of Lazuli and Zangya fusing. I honestly think it might not be possible for them. The rule states that the two people fusing need to be of similar, if not identical biology. The only two instances of a successful Fusion Dance we've seen in the show occurred between Goku and Vegeta, and Goten and Trunks. In the formers case, both were pure saiyans. In the latter, both were half-saiyan-half-human. Even Gohan and Trunks in this were half-saiyans. Granted, Goku DID mention he wanted to use the Potarra earrings to fuse with Gohan once, but that was the Potarra earrings, so they work differently.
My point being that Lazuli and Zangya's biology is likely too different to pull off fusion. However similar their basic shapes are, they're still two completely different species. The Herarians are more similar to the saiyans than they are to humans, and that aside Lazuli has a lot of non-organic parts in her. Even if we were to assume that herarians and humans are similar enough to reproduce (which is more of a stretch than humans and saiyans, since humans evolved from primates and saiyans are clearly in touch with their monkey side), it still doesn't seem likely that they're similar enough to do Fusion.
A. Thanks again! I must admit you inspired me to write several scenes that added more context for what happened with a few of the characters, before they were introduced into the fic. As for Lapis and Zangya, yeah I figured I would show the result of the two of them spending so much time together. Their not quite what I would say enamored with one another yet, but Zangya has finally allowed herself to trust Lapis and as for Lapis he now has a heck of a lot more insight into how Zangya ticks. Whether or not biologically Zangya/Lazuli can fuse or not, I don't even know if I want to go that direction. To be honest I want Fusion to be done sparsely as it usually just trolls most enemies.
Dende stared down at the Earth below with a calculating stare. 'Only a month or so remains till we can expect Babidi to arrive. Ocarin should soon be emerging from his second trip to the Time Chamber, I really hope all the preparations we are making aren't in vain. I know that those left on Earth, have done their best to prepare...I just hope it's enough. Gohan...Trunks I hope you both are training hard. I don't know to explain it, but I have a bad feeling that I can't shake.' he thought to himself, before his thoughts were interrupted as he heard a door open from behind him.
The Guardian tilted his head to see looking back towards the temple as well, a few seconds elapsed before both of them could hear footsteps, before a battered Ocarin walked into view. His Namekian warrior attire had been shredded and was stained with his own blood.
"Ocarin...did things go well?" Dende asked with a hint of hesitation.
The Namekian's serious expression faded into a smile. "Yeah Kid. I didn't do too badly for myself. I figured I'd spend the rest of the time out here making any last minute preparations. I expect that that Lapis and Zangya will be here eventually, I doubt they wouldn't take advantage of the chamber themselves. It's a shame that Lazuli is expecting a child, well I should say the time is unfortunate. It puts us one warrior down, It'll be up to the rest of us now. Though if Gohan and Trunks follow through with their plan, they should be back shortly before Babidi's arrival with just enough time to enter the chamber once themselves."
"Right I just hope all this hard work all of you are doing pays off."
'You and me both kid...' Ocarin thought as he paced towards the edge of the lookout before crossing his arms.
'Ever since my 'Birth' I have waged battle after battle to protect the legacy of the Namekians. It's hard to believe how much has changed since that day and yet another fateful battle approaches.
*Begin Flashback*
It seemed like ages since Cooler had first arrived on New Namek. The Tyrant however wasn't interested in the Dragonballs, no he was only interested in using the Big Gete Star to harvest every lifeform possible. A Namekian year had come and gone as the population on the planet had dwindled down till only several dozen Namekians were left.
The Entity now known as Ocarin had started as a single Namekian warrior named Kargot who lay in a debilitating state within the confines of the Big Gete Star.
The lone warrior's eyes widened wearily as he looked up only to notice the cell door standing a jar and brief flicker of motion as a humanoid with what appeared to blonde hair swept pass his vision, before disappearing altogether.
'Is this real? or a trick...'he wondered as he slowly approached the door. He closed his eyes momentairly listening for any sort of patrol, before slipped into the hallway where multiple Cells could be seen, within them the remenants of their population, the remaining warriors, The Elder and one of his son's Dende, who lay unconcious on the floor having almost completely drained of his energy.
Each of the Namekians were held in a small seperate cell.
Moori's eyes widened as stepped forward and gripped the bars. "Kargot is that really you?"
The Namekian warrior took a step forward. "Yes Elder. I'll free all of you..." he said he held out his hand.
Moori held his hand up as serious expression crossed his face. "Save your stength. I'm not sure how you escaped but your energy isn't enough to breach these defenses. If we are to escape this place, there is but one way to do it."
Several of the other Namekians who still lived approached the front of their Cells as their attention centered on the sole free Namekian.
"I will do whatever you require Elder. Just speak your will." Kargot said.
Moori bowed his head. "I'm sorry my children, but the only way for us to avoid perishing here as a species is for our kind to join forces on a level the likes of which has never been done before..."
"A Merger?" Kargot asked his eyes widening at the idea.
Several of the other Namekians spoke amongst themselves, before falling silent as they looked towards Moori for guidance.
"There is no other way Kargot. You must join with the rest of the Warriors and together the power you recieve should be enough to not only free Dende and myself from this room, but also to put an end to Cooler and this accursed star. I'm sorry for asking so much of you all, it is the only way."
Kargot took in a deep breath as he bowed his head. "...Very well Elder. Tell me what I should do.."
Cooler's conciousness from the center of the Big Gete Star began to stir. 'It won't be much longer now. I have harvested a surprising amount of energy from these Namekians. Soon I will have enough power to move the Big Gete Star to Earth. That Saiyan will suffer as I have, I will flay the skin from his bones as I lay waste to every pathetic creature on that planet. ' his attention shifted as several of security systems within the Big Gete Star, began to blare. His remaining physical eye widened as he heard and felt an explosion in the distance which caused the entire platform to quake.
'Impossible...where is all that power coming from?' he wondered as he immediately began to form several metal coolers. "Go find the disturbance and quell it..." he ordered.
The five metal coolers dashed forward only to be blown backwards as the door leading into the inner sanctum of the Big Gete Star was blown open as a single silhoutte could be seen standing in the doorway. As the form became visible it was clear the intruder was none other than an extremely tall Namekian
'Impossible...how could a Namekian possess such strength?'
"So you must be the real Cooler?..." The Namekian asked in a deep tone as he took a step forward his eyes narrowing.
"I'm not sure where you came from green man, but I'll personally drain you of every ounce of your energy and feed it directly to this star!" he yelled as the five metal coolers dashed towards Ocarin in unison only for the Namekian to thrust his palms out as he powered up. The influx of power he released hit each of the Coolers with such force that they were shattered, before being scattered across the room.
"I represent the last of the Namekian Warriors. We were once many seperate beings, but now we stand whole. I am the warrior known as Ocarin and I will destroy this facility and you along with it!"
Cooler's laugh filled the chamber as dozens of wires shot out of the floors and walls, before coiling around the Namekian Warrior. "You don't understand do you? You cannot destroy a god. My power knows no limits."
Ocarin let out a mirthless chuckle as clenched his fists. "You are mistaken...you do possess limits and you are NO god!" he yelled as he let out a roar as his Aura spiked exponentialy.
"Fool I will absorb all of your energy...No wait what is this? It's too much...it's overwhelming.." Cooler exclaimed.
Ocarin continued to channel his energy. "You want my energy so badly Cooler? Then take it!" he said as, before he powered up to his maximum causing his energy to surge forward and begin a chain reaction as parts of the Big Gete Star started to errupt.
"No...stop this at once." Cooler's voice cut in and out.
"It's time for you to experience the wrath Namek..." he screamed as a torrent of energy exploded outward from his core, before obiliterating everything in it's path.
In the distance Moori floated wearily in the air with Dende still in his arms. He watched in amazement as the entire Big Gete Star started to explode from the inside out and with one finaly blast was entirely destroyed, leaving only a plume of smoke in it's wake.
Several seconds elapsed, before Ocarin emerged from the smoke, before bowing his head deeply. "Elder it is finished..."
*End Flashback*
"Ocarin are you alright? Dende asked his brow furrowing as he stared at the Super Namekian. Slowly the warrior turned and bows his head.
"Yes...I was just thinking about our old home and what Cooler did to it. I will do anything I can to prevent another world from sharing the same fate as Namek."
Dende sighed. "Well at least this time we're not alone, that in itself is comforting, but the threat we're facing is far more powerful than Cooler. "
Ocarin reached out and rested a hand on Dende's shoulder. "Have faith Dende. We'll be ready when they arrive."
Dende forced a smile. 'I hope you're right Ocarin. I know I should have faith in our warriors, but I can't push aside this terrible feeling I have.'
"So you're both leaving?" Lazuli asked as she sat down on the edge of the couch and rested a hand upon her belly. She still wasn't quite showing. However she had already had developed a habit of reaching out to feel for her baby's growing lifeforce. The sensation of feeling that tiny little presence brought the expecting mother a great deal of comfort as well as joy.
Lapis nodded. "Yeah when she gets back from the city we're going to that lookout place we were told about. "
"I wish we could show our faces in public. Do you know how much I want to go shopping for some new clothes?...pregnant or not this is not my style.." she groaned. "So what exactly is your girlfriend doing in the city?" she asked as she hid a small smirk.
The raven haired cyborg shot her a dirty look. "She's not my girlfriend and how the heck am I suppose to know? She just told me she was stepping out for a bit, that she wanted to pick up a few things, before we left for the Lookout. I can tell that the green man definitely got much stronger and he was already stronger than Cell. The two of us together should be able to make some serious progress in the Time Chamber."
"According to my scanners...the Namekian's power has increased almost by almost 33% in a matter of two months." Sixteen said as he leaned against the adjacent wall next to the siblings.
The blonde smirked. "Ah I see. Well just remember little brother your priority should be on training."
Seventeen scoffed as he folded his arms. "And what the heck is that suppose to mean?"
"I believe she is insinuating you should remain focused on training and not mating with the alien female." Sixteen said in his typical robotic tone.
Lapis's head dropped. "Sixteen why the hell do you have to say it like that? And furthermore for the last time we're not together so drop it. Besides Sis do you really have any room to lecture me?"
The blonde shrugged. "I guess you made a good point for once little brother, but even a broken clock is right twice a day."
Seventeen grunted. 'Bet she's been waiting to use that one for a while. '
Meanwhile in otherworld Gohan,Goku, and Trunks sat together enjoying a meal. The Trio had been at it all morning as they had for the last month.
"It's incredible how strong you've gotten in Otherworld Goku. I mean for the last month you've been basically fighting me and Gohan at the same time like it's nothing." Trunks mused.
Gohan nodded. "Yeah I have to admit...I knew you were holding back while we were training before Dad, but I never imagined by how much."
Goku smiled slightly. "Well it's true that I've pushed the third level of Super Saiyan pretty far, but it was much easier for me because this body doesn't have as many limits as a living body. To be honest guys...I believe that I could be much stronger than this if I hadn't died."
"You're serious?" Trunks asked his eyes widening.
Goku slowly nodded his head as his expression grew serious. "Yeah I mean think about it you two...training is great, but fighting in life and death situations against enemies greater than you...can push you to new heights. It was the case with me for Frieza, Gohan you know what I mean too when you tapped into your hidden powers as a boy. Trunks when you faced a Cell at his perfection you managed to push yourself beyond your limits and attained Super Saiyan 2. "
Gohan patted his stomach as he leaned backwards. "I guess that makes sense."
Trunks however had fallen quiet, his thoughts drifted back towards Earth. The other warriors that were training, Pan, His mother, and of course Lazuli. He'd stayed busy for the last two months, but in the back of his mind he couldn't stop thinking about what he missed. He wondered if his father in this timeline still thought of his mother...wherever it was that he now resided.
"Goku can I ask you something?"
Goku swallowed what was in his mouth, before nodding. "Sure thing! What's on your mind?"
Trunks frowned as he tried to decide how to word his question. "My father...I met him when I visited the other timeline, but...I've never got a chance to meet him here. I was wondering...if he well you know..." he trailed off.
Goku bowed his head slightly as he frowned. "Trunks...Vegeta as you know did a lot of horrible things in his youth, He was beginning to change and I believe if things had gone differently he would have eventually earned his place in Otherworld when he died, but...he died before he could right enough of the sins he committed. So now he resides in Hell. I ask King Yemma frequently about Vegeta, from what he tells me...Vegeta has finally recognized the sins he committed in life and has been slowly working to atone for his actions. One day he might be able to earn redemption and be able to join the rest of us in Otherworld. I'm sorry. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear.."
Trunks shook his head slowly. "No...it's alright. I thought that might be the case, but still thank you for telling me the truth." he said as he stood up and continued to speak."
"We should get back to work. We have a few more weeks, before we're due to head back to Earth. We need to accomplish everything we can, before we go into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber."
"You still think we'll need the Time Chamber?" Gohan mused as he stood up.
Trunk's brow furrowed. "I'm not really sure, but I know I don't want to gamble on it especially since we have time on our side."
"Fair enough..." Gohan responded.
"Well boys let's get back to work, We'll make the last of our time together count..." Goku said as he stood up and nodded at both of the half-saiyans.
The pair followed after Goku as Trunks tilted his head towards the sky as his thoughts drifted to a certain blonde.
'Even when we get back. We're going straight into the Time Chamber, it's going to feel like an eternity till I see you again. But all of this is for The Earth and it's people, The Z-warriors, my mom, and for us...'
"Huh so this is the Time Chamber?" Lapis mused aloud as he stepped forward eying the small temple area, before approaching the edge where he saw the white oblivion that lay beyond. "Impossible...there's nothing here."
Zangya stopped next to the raven haired cyborg as she folded her arms. "Well at least there won't be any distractions." she mused as her gaze fell upon the man next to her.
"Are you ready to get started?" she asked.
"Yeah any idea where to begin ?" he asked as he glanced over at her momentarily noticing his ascot now adorned her left arm.
"Well for one I could use your help in the first part of our training." she said as she stepped forward out of the temple and into the oblivion beyond.
Lapis followed in stride behind her his eyes watching her closely. "Does this have anything to do with you insisting we collect these beans?" he asked as he touched the pouch that rested on his belt.
"As a matter of fact it does. The Scientist woman mentioned something about these when I was discussing our training. Apparently these Senzu beans can restore someone even upon the brink of death to full health."
"So I guess this means you could go for longer without having to stop.." Lapis mused.
Zangya ran a hand through her hair as she turned to face him. "You still don't get it do you? Haven't you wondered how I managed to catch up to you in strength after you received those new cybernetics?"
The Cyborg shrugged. "To be honest I just thought you'd been pushing yourself hard in our training."
"Well you're sort of right. Much like the Saiyan's my species has the ability to grow stronger after recovering from near death or a grievious wound. Lapis I want you to hurt me and just when I reach the brink, give me a senzu bean."
Lapis' eyes widened. "Are you insane?! I could really hurt you."
Zangya rolled her eyes. "That's the idea..."
"No what I mean is...that it's too dangerous. What if I accidentally go too far?" he asked as hesitation crept into his voice.
"I wouldn't ask you to do this if I hadn't come to trust you. We've been training partner's now for quite some time. I've been at your mercy as many times as you've been at mine. I know you won't go too far."
Lapis grunted as he folded his arms. "It's different when we're sparring, but to just beat you within an inch of life without you resisting. It's not just a matter of not being able to...I don't want to..." he grounded out.
"Since when did you become so soft?" She chuckled slightly.
"I'm not soft. It's just...hell I don't know. I've spent almost every moment of every day training with you, forgive me if I give a fuck about your well being..." he huffed.
The woman's expression softened a bit. "Lapis it's ok. I wouldn't ask you to do this, if I wasn't desperate. A couple of boosts might help me push my transformed state further. Please help me." she said finally.
Lapis groaned. "You are without a doubt the most infuriating woman I've ever known and that's saying something considering my sister is a close second, but fine."
Weeks continued to pass as each of the Z-warriors prepared for Babidi's arrival in their own way. Zangya and Lapis finished their time in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, before choosing to spend their last few weeks training in the Gravity Chamber. Ocarin remained on the lookout as he balanced the last of their precious time between training and meditating. Sixteen and Lazuli kept Bulma company for the most part as trio continued to pour over the excessive amount of information that was gathered from Gero's lab.
On the Supreme Kai's planet Gohan and Trunks had elected to cease their training with Goku as they prepared to head back to Earth. From the timeline they were given, they would have enough time to take a final trip into the Time Chamber together and be able to emerge, before Babidi's arrival on Earth.
"Well guys I have to say I'm extremely proud of you both.." Goku exclaimed with a grin as he looked between both of the young men.
"Indeed between the Elder Kai unlocking your hidden powers and your training with Goku we've used our time wisely. The Supreme Kai said with a smile.
Kibito said nothing, but merely nodded as he looked at the two warriors. He'd been proven wrong about both of the warriors. He'd underestimated them both at first and in hindsight was glad to be wrong.
"Well I still think a kiss from a pretty girl is the least I'm owed..." The Elder Kai grumbled earning a sweatdrop from both Gohan and Trunks.
"And I think that's your cue to leave..." Goku said earning a chuckle from the rest of the group.
"But seriously we can't thank you all enough." Trunks said as he bowed his head.
"As Trunks said thank you all and Dad we'll make you proud."
Goku offered a sincere smile. "You both already have and I'm sure Vegeta would be too.."
Trunks said nothing but offered a smile at the thought of it.
"It's time for us to go.." Gohan said as he glanced over at Trunks.
"Gohan...Trunks.." The Supreme Kai said earning the half-saiyans attentions.
"Kibito and I will meet you on Earth and be ready for Babidi's arrival."
"We'll see you there." Gohan responded, before he laid a hand on Trunk's shoulder, before raising two fingers to his forehead, before both of the warriors vanished from sight.
"Master we'll be there soon." Daburai announced as he knelt down and bowed his head.
"Excellent. I've already managed to pinpoint where Buu's pod is. I was able to discover it with my Crystal Ball as soon as we entered the system. It would seem there are at least a couple of powerful lifeforms on this planet. Perhaps even enough to revive both of my beautiful Majin..." he cackled loudly.
"I will see to it that these warriors expend as much energy as possible Master." Dabura chuckled.
"Good good. It's not only a matter of time till I continue my father's work and bring this galaxy to it's knees!"
*AN* Hey guys! I decided to wrap up most of the 3 months with this chapter. I realized that I could have probably done like 4-6 chapters, but it felt unnecessary and while I wanted to touch on what was happening, I didn't want it to drag on forever. I've left Gohan/Trunks powers a mystery for now and I purposely didn't go into much detail with the new abilities, techniques, and transformations of the characters because I felt like it would be more entertaining to show that in what's to come.
Anyways strap yourself in...because starting next chapter the Fight for Earth begins!
*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: ?
Gohan: ?
Lazuli: 50%:500,000,000/ 1,000,000,000
Ocarin: 50%: 1,500,000,00/ 3,000,000,000
Zangya: Base Form: 500,000,000/ Transformed State: 1,200,000,000
Lapis: 50%: 550,000,000/ 100%: 1,100,000,000
Android 16: 50 % 350,000,000/ 100% 700,000,000