Dragon Moon Z! – By Ocramed
Disclaimer: SM, R1/2, DBZ and other properties belong to their respective owners.
Note: This story is a multi-genre story. C&C are welcome.
Special Note: This story is part of the SMST/TRT series, and is inspired by Team Four Star's Abridged Parody series.
Part 41: "The Android Saga" (VII)
There was a nearly palatable silence in the air, as the Z Warriors (or "Z Fighters", as they were somehow called) surveyed the scene before them. At the same time, the smoke from the blast debris, thanks to a certain Saiyan Prince, began to clear the air…
"I didn't know today was your birthday, sis," said a male brunet, as he stepped forth. He brushed aside his long hair, revealing what could be an outfit that was a cross between what a hipster would wear and a cowboy.
"It probably isn't," the blond replied. "But I do like what I see."
"Um, okay," Super-Ranma said.
"Could someone explain what the hell is going on?" yelled SS Vegeta. "I thought we were supposed to deal with TWO androids!"
"Maybe we were wrong?" Gohan offered.
"Or maybe the guy who warned us was wrong," said Tien.
"Or maybe it does not matter," Piccolo replied. "Obviously, the good doctor was busy making more androids."
"Oh, I don't know," Krillan said, as he studies the blond, who was studying Super-Ranma. "I can see some possibilities."
"The only possible outcome is your deaths," said Dr. Gero, as he steps forward. Right behind him was a tall, large being wearing light-green armor and a Mohawk.
"I did not want to release my creations, but you've given me NO choice in the matter."
"So, these clowns are the ones causing the trouble, doc?" said the shorter male.
"Not only are they causing the trouble, but they are preventing me for exacting revenge on Saotome Goku, Android-17," Dr. Gero said. "Both you and your sister Android-18, along with Android-16, will be given the task of defeating these interlopers, while I deal with Goku!"
"Not if we have anything to do with it!" said a voice from behind.
All eyes turned to see two new arrivals…
"Oh, well, look whose back!" SS Vegeta replied. "Thanks for nothing!"
"Hi!" Future Usama said with a smile, as she waved.
"I apologize for this, but…I was sure the information Usama and I gave you was correct," Future Trunks replied.
"Most likely you didn't factor in the temporal eddies, aka 'the butterfly effect', with your interference," Super-Ranma said thoughtfully. This statement received a look of surprise from all but the time-travelers and Gohan.
"What?" Super-Ranma replied. "I AM an experienced time-traveler, not to mention trained in both engineering science and temporal mechanics. You'd think I would know a trick or two, you know."
"And he's smart, too," Android-18 said.
"Cool your nether regions, sis," Android-17 replied.
"Yes, please do," Dr. Gero said with disgust. "Now, where were we? Oh, yes…"
Dr. Gero turned to face his "creations".
"I am ordering you to destroy these interlopers."
"You know, about that," Android-17 said, as he turned towards his creator. "If we do what you want, are you going to shut us back down?"
"You and the others were awoken pre-maturely," Dr. Gero said. "More tests are needed."
"And THAT device in your hand…is what will shut us down?"
"Of course it is! You've seen me do many times before!"
"Hmmmm," Android-17 said, feigning an insightful look. "I see…"
Pause.
"Sis?"
Moving a quick speed, Android-18 snatched the device from Dr. Gero's hand.
"THIS is what was controlling us?" Android-18 said, before tossing it to her brother.
"I believe it is!" Android-17 replied. "Here, let me keep a hold of it…"
CRUNCH!
"Oops!"
"You know, I have a bad feeling about this," Krillan said.
"Tell me about it," Tien replied.
"Oh, this is starting to get interesting," SS Vegeta said.
Future Trunks could only stare in horror as to what could be a fulfillment of history…
"Um, Mr. Piccolo?" Usama asked.
"What?" Piccolo said, as he stared down at the teenage girl.
"In our time, Master Gohan said that Namekians drink only water to survive, and reproduced asexually," Usama said. "Is…is it true? If so, I think that's neat!"
"Grrrr!" Piccolo said, as he stared at the Gohan of the present. "GOHAN!"
"What?" Gohan replied. "What did I do?"
"You will be shut down as soon as you have done completing your mission!" Dr. Gero said. "I swear it-"
THOK!
Suddenly, Dr. Gero felt a hand go through his chest from behind. He looked to see the slender hands of Android-18.
"Hmmph," Android-18 said with an icy smile.
"Change of plans, doc," Android-17 said. "Oh, we'll complete our mission, but you won't be around to see through."
"Wha-?" Dr. Gero said, just as Android-17 performs a roundhouse kick that knocks Dr. Gero's head off his body.
BRAK!
The head flies and then rolls to Krillan's feet.
"Gah!" Krillan yelled, just as Android-17 was about to finish the job by stomping Dr. Gero's head…
SNATCH!
"What?" Android-17 said, as he wondered what happened to Dr. Gero's head. "Where did it-?"
"My future boyfriend has it," Android-18 said, as she points in Super-Ranma's direction.
"You know, we kind of need Dr. Gero's head," Super-Ranma said. "On account that he activated some backup."
"Oh, really," Android-17 said with a sneer. "You seem to be confident."
"Eh," Super-Ranma said with a shrug. He then turned towards Gohan.
"Gohan, take Dr. Gero's head back to Bulma, and hurry," Super-Ranma said.
"Why the hurry?" Krillan said.
"Dr. Gero's brain can't survive too long without oxygen, remember? Besides, Dr. Gero might be a bit more cooperative now."
"Oh, right."
"You, two," Super-Ranma said. "Escort Gohan back to base."
"But I want to help!" Future Trunks replied.
"You've done a bang up job as it is, kid!" SS Vegeta said. "Leave the heavy work to the adults!"
"Grrr! Mom always said that you were a jerk!"
"I don't know what is going on, but I love what I am seeing," Tien said.
"I hate to say this, but Vegeta is right," Super-Ranma said. "Besides, we need a much of an advantage as possible."
"Okay," Future Trunks said with a nod. He then looked at Vegeta, his real father. In the back of his head, he wished that Ranma was his read "dad"…
"Usama, let's go!" Future Trunks said.
"Okay!" Usama said. "But, what about the androids?"
"Leave them to us, little girl," SS Vegeta said. "I promised myself that I am going to have a fight, and no one, I MEAN NO ONE, will stop me from having THAT fight!"
"Grandpa," Gohan said, as he finishes wrapping Dr. Gero's head. "Good luck!"
And, with that, Gohan, Future Trunks and Future Usama leave for Dr. Wheelo's old lair, now under the control of Capsule Corps…
"You know, I don't think I want anyone to know how we tick," Android-17 said, as he was about to go after Gohan and the others, only to have Super-Ranma block his way.
"No," Super-Ranma said. "In fact, I will have to place you and your companions into under protective custody until such time we sort this out."
"How about 'no'?" Android-17 said. "I'm sure we could, but…why bother, since my sister and I are clearly better than you all?"
Super-Ranma sighs. He was afraid of this latest development, though a part of him was intrigued by the idea of fighting a stronger opponent. But first…
"Don't say that I didn't give you a chance," Super-Ranma said, as he steps out of the way. "Your move, Vegeta."
"Like I needed your approval!" SS Vegeta said. "GALICK…GUN!"
"Duck!" Krillan yells, as everyone runs (or flies) for cover.
BWOOSH!
When the smoke cleared, much of Dr. Gero's secret lair was gone.
"And…scene," SS Vegeta said, as he lowers his arm. "Well, that's that-"
"Is THAT all?" Android-17 asked slyly. "Man, I can't believe Dr. Gero had a tough time with you all."
"Or, maybe that old coot was not such an idiot?" said Android-18, as she brushed aside her long, blond hair from her face.
"Idiot savant?" Super-Ranma offered.
"I like THAT one," Android-18 said, as she eyes Super-Ranma.
"Whatever," Android-17 replied, as he scans at the object of his sibling's attention…
Meanwhile, Trunks was trying to survey what was before him. With Goku still recovering, it would be up to rest of the "Z Warriors" to deal with the situation.
'I know that Mom said that things will work out in, now that auntie and uncle are involved,' Trunks thought to himself. 'I just never knew if that was the case, until THEY returned to Chikyuu …'
FLASHBACK!
It has been sixteen year since the death of Son Goku, caused by a virus-induced heart-attack. Grief stricken, Ranma and Usagi returned to Earth, after making sure that their families and friends were taken care of. Unfortunately, soon after the pair left Chikyuu, Dr. Gero of the Red Ribbon Army launched his attack upon the entirety of Chikyuu. If he could not get his revenge while Goku, the cause of the Red Ribbon Army's demise, then the people he cared about would feel his wrath. Making matters worse, the Federation had been invaded by an insect intelligence known as the Arachnid, resulting in Ranma and Usagi preoccupied during the war effort. Making matters even worse, the escalation between Dr. Gero and the Z Warriors resulted in a frightening turn of events: the creation of Red Ribbon "androids" that were more than capable of taking on the Z Warriors themselves. By the time Ranma and Usagi did return to Chikyuu, much of the planet was a virtual wasteland, with only pockets of human resistance…
A lone starship, the USS Ranusagi, exits warp space, and begins a slow trajectory towards the planet.
"Usagi to Bulma," Usagi said, as she continued to clear out the distortions of the incoming signal. "Usagi to Bulma, can you hear me-"
"I knew we should have confirmed those 'e-mail'," Ranma said grimly, as he prepares for orbit. "They were too rehearsed, as if someone was using a script."
"It's my fault, Ranma," Usagi said with a sigh. "We should have checked back with the others more often than…not at all. But…with Goku…dying…"
"It's both of our faults," Ranma interjected. "As much as I liked defending the Federation against invaders, we do have families."
"Considering the sensor readings we received a while ago, we might be too late on that," Usagi said tearfully.
"Just get a hold of Bulma first," Ranma said. "Then, we do the 'problem solving' thing."
Usagi nods her head, and continued her attempts to make contact. She already figured that someone or something was jamming the signals, but, being an experienced Operations Officer aboard your typical Starfleet vessel, the Moon Princess was good enough to circumvent any jamming signal.
"Usagi to Bulma!" Usagi said, as she spoke into her communication console. "Please, come in-"
Meanwhile, at one of Capsule Corps' less-than-public facilities, Dr. Bulma Briefs works tirelessly on a special project that could deal with a decisive blow to Dr. Gero's legacy.
'Damn you!' Bulma thought angry. 'Because of you, this world, my people, my family and my SON will die, all because of your need for vengeance, Gero-!'
Suddenly, an old communications console, one that hasn't been used in years, has sprung to life.
SQWACK!
"-Usagi to Bulma, please in!" yelled a familiar voice.
"Wait," Bulma said, as she rises to her feet. "Was that-?"
"Usagi to Bulma, I'm trying to patch through to as many relays as possible!" Usagi said.
Tears of joy began to well-up in the genius' eyes, as she drops her tool.
"No, I got to stay calm," Bulma said, as she slowly walks towards the . "After all, I am a scientist, and one of the leaders of the Human Resistance Movement. And as such, there is only one logical thing to do…"
Meanwhile, Usagi continued her attempts to contact her best friend, and once rival.
"Usagi to Bulma, if you're there, if you can hear me, say something-"
"HELP!" said the reply. "HELP US, BEFORE THEY KILL MY SON-!"
"Ow!" Usagi replied, as the screech rang her ears.
Ranma quickly takes over.
"This Ranma," Ranma began. "What is your situation?"
"We're dying, that's what!" Bulma replied. "The androids…they killed everyone! But…my son…he's in danger-"
"Okay, what are his coordinates?"
Bulma quickly tells Ranma of her son's location…
"Ranma, please hurry!" Bulma said.
"We're on our way," Ranma replied. "Hold on tight. Ranma: out!"
CHIRP!
"Ranma, let me come with you," Usagi said. "I need something to hit."
"I wasn't going to, but Bulma needs to protected."
"You and I both know that she can protect herself," Usagi said. "Please?"
Ranma looks into his wife's eyes…
"Okay, but be careful," Ranma said. "We don't know what we are dealing with."
"Doesn't matter," Usagi replied forcefully. "Whoever these monsters are, they will pay for what they have done!"
Ranma nods his head in reply. He just hopes that Usagi's desire for vengeance doesn't override her well-won battle experience.
Meanwhile, the cause of Chikyuu's misery was toying with their latest "find".
"I'll do what I can to stop you!" said the son of Bulma, Trunks Briefs. He had managed to go into "Super-Saiyan" mode, thanks to the death of his mentor and friend Son Gohan, who died at the hands of the androids while attempting to protect innocent lives. Unfortunately, not even becoming a Super-Saiyan seemed to have any effect on the outcome of the battle.
"Aw, how cute," said the blond female in a denim skirt. She then turns towards her companion.
"He's trying to stop us…just like the other one."
"Well, sis, you got to give him an 'A' for effort," replied the male twin with long, brunette hair.
"Yeah, well, he's getting annoying now," the girl replied, as she back-hands Trunks into a building.
WHACK!
BOOOM!
"You know, I don't know if we should kill this kid or not," the male android said.
"We could flip a coin?" the sister offered.
"Oh, I know, how about 'Rock, Paper & Scissor'?"
"How about 'Punch, Kick & Grapple'?" someone said.
"How?" the twins replied, as the girl android received a punch to the back of the head, knocking her down. The boy android then felt a kick to the spine, sending him into a nearby structure. This followed by the girl android being picked up by the hair, and whipped around.
"Ah!" the girl android yelled. "Not the hair-!"
FLICK!
BLAM!
The boy android managed to get his bearings straight, when he sees…an angel?
'I must be seeing things,' the boy android said, as he stands up. Floating before him was someone new…a female someone, who appeared to be dressed in a ridiculous outfit (a…sailor fuku?).
"I like that game," the weirdly-dressed female said. "We can try that again, or you can behave yourself."
"Who are you?" the boy android asked.
"Who am I? I am…SAILOR MOON, the champion of Love and Justice!"
Sailor Moon completes her poise, as she stares daggers of death at one of the sources of misery on Chikyuu.
"And on behalf of your victims…I SHALL PUNISH YOU!" Sailor Moon said. "And your punishment will be a SEVERE one, you monster!"
Tbc.
Next Time: Sailor Moon versus Android 18! See you then!