In the original history of Dragon Ball, King Piccolo's terrifying reign led to the deaths of many, including the Turtle School's own Krillin and the Crane's Chiaotzu. Goku, in a fit of rage at the deaths of his comrades and friends, challenged the evil demon king, leading to his near death and training through the Ultra Divine Water. But will things change as a result of Ayote's involvement?


A dark storm brews over the skies of Papaya Island as Bulma, Chi-Chi, Oolong, and Ox-King watch over Ayote. Yamcha, who was at the celebration party but unable to join the others in chasing Goku, had arrived as well in order to see how everyone was doing. After being caught up on the news, Yamcha punches a wall in frustration.

Yamcha: "Damn it! If it wasn't for this stupid leg, I could've helped Krillin!"

Bulma: "Yamcha! Stop it! What's done is done."

Yamcha: "...I know… But it sucks… Krillin is gone and Goku's gone off to find his killer… There are so many things happening and I've got no choice but to sideline myself for it all…"

Chi-Chi: "I know what you mean… I want to help too, but… I know I'm not strong enough… So what could I do?"

The mood was grim for the heroes, morale at an all time low.

Oolong: "Aw, come on guys! It'll be fine! Roshi'll beat that old demon king and we'll use the Dragon Balls to revive anyone caught up in this mess! Plus, Goku's tough. Why I bet he's already beaten up the Demon King before Roshi has to get his hands dirty!"


Elsewhere, at a prairie belonging to a ronin named Yajirobe, Goku and the demon king, Piccolo, stand off against each other, the taller green figure glaring down at the boy who, prior to now, had slain not just Krillin's killer but two of his sons.

Piccolo: "Your transgressions against my rule will not go unpunished boy. For you, I will take great pleasure in torturing you until I've grown bored."

Goku: "I'm not scared of you! If you think I'll let you hurt any more of my friends then you're dead wrong!"

Piccolo: "Your bravado means nothing in the face of certain death, boy."

Piccolo grabs his robe and tosses it aside, powering up as he readied himself for battle. However, unfortunately for Goku, the cards were not in his favor in this battle. During this battle, Goku's attacks posed little threat to the demon king. Each attack simply bounced off or were countered; King Piccolo's attacks, however, hit with such precision and ferocity, injuring Goku until he was barely able to stand, gasping for air. But still, Goku stood defiantly, ready to end Piccolo's reign of terror.

Piccolo: "Such a pathetic display. I admire your gusto, kid, but you stand no chance of defeating me."

Piccolo smiled evilly at Goku as the boy held out his Power Pole, still having some fight in him. But then, a swift kick to his gut finally took all that fight out of him, causing him to collapse to the ground. The demon king continues to look smug as he lifts Goku by his shirt.

Piccolo: "In another reality, there could have been a chance you could have defeated me, boy. But sadly, that is not the reality we live in. And thus… Your end has come. Farewell… Son Goku."

Piccolo places his hand to Goku's chest, smiling before firing a Makosen through him - no less in a fashion eerily similar to what would be done to his son by Cell in the future. But unlike Piccolo Junior, Goku's fate was final. His eyes whiten as the last flickers of life fade.


Back at the hospital, rain poured and lightning struck, fitting the atmosphere that could be felt. Almost at once, Bulma and Ayote - who had jolted awake - felt Goku's life fade. The Saiyan, now in a fit of panic, raises a ball of ki and fires it to the window, blowing up the wall, no longer caring if anyone was in the way.

Yamcha: "Ayote! What the he-"

Ayote flew out of the window, not waiting to hear anymore as she flew off.

Chi-Chi: "Oh no! Come on dad! We need to follow her!"

Bulma: "No…"

Chi-Chi and Ox-King turn to Bulma, who was on the floor, crying rivers of tears as she sensed - not through ki, but by feeling - what had happened and why Ayote flew out in a panic.

Bulma: "...I know why she did that… Goku… Goku's… dead…"

This news shocks everyone. The mood began to feel even more hopeless as Chi-Chi starts to break down. Everything was beginning to fall apart…


Ayote flies through the rain, gritting her teeth as tried to sense Goku. That feeling she had in her dream was gone; only panic plagued her mind as she looked around frantically for any sign of Goku. She hoped… prayed that Goku was still alive. Anywhere she looked, however, she felt that pit of despair in her stomach grow deeper and deeper, until she just roared out in anger, demanding that King Piccolo just show himself. This flair up of power did catch the attention of the king as he turned gaze outside of his window. Ayote was nowhere near him, but that power did worry him.

Piano: "Sire? Is something troubling you?"

Piccolo: "No. But I fear we must hurry and wish for my power back. Or else we risk meeting that… power…"

Though he loathed to admit it, he could sense this power to be even greater than his own. His only save and grace right now was that the power's mind was clouded in anger and sorrow, otherwise, things could be truly bad for him.


Ayote's outburst could also be felt by Roshi as he and his team finds the fifth Dragon Ball. He then felt for Goku, only to find out the harsh truth… Goku's life had expired, which gave reason to Ayote's outburst.

Roshi: "...Goku… Ayote… I'm so sorry… Truly, I am…"

But then, he sees a flying base approach, with the ki of the demon king onboard. Piccolo makes his appearance, still without his robe after the fight with Goku. This was unfortunate as Roshi had no time to hide the Dragon Balls he had before the demon king arrived. But he could not falter; after taking the lives of two of his students, he had to try and seal away this demon king. He could not fail… And if he does, Chiaotzu would at least be his back up plan…


Ayote continued her searching, tears streaming down her face as the rain mixed with it. She soon arrives to find Goku's body and a black-haired, fat ronin standing next to him. She lands and quickly runs up to Goku.

Ayote: "Goku! P-Please… Wake up… Goku…"

She pleaded with her dead friend to still be alive… but to no avail. The reality set in as she hugged her dear friend closely, crying loudly. The ronin, Yajirobe, began to sidestep out of the scene… until Ayote's angry glare caused him to freeze in place.

Ayote: "...Who… did… this…?"

Yajirobe: "Uh, totally not me, lady. I wouldn't hurt even a fly. Th-This sword is plastic, you see."

Yajirobe was fearing for his life at the moment as Ayote got closer, then lifted him up by his shirt, continuing to glare directly at him.

Ayote: "Who killed Goku!?"

Yajirobe: "D-D-Demon King Piccolo! H-He just sh-showed up after his boys were killed!"

Ayote: "Where is he!?"

Yajirobe: "H-He took his flying base and went that way! P-Please don't hurt me… I bruise easy…"

Ayote drops Yajirobe before flying in the direction he pointed. The ronin could only thank his lucky stars as he cleans himself off.

Yajirobe: "Chicks, I swear… They're all crazy…"


Ayote flew in the direction of King Piccolo and Roshi's fight, feeling the latter's energy when she got closer, but felt his energy fluctuate. She arrived too late, however, as she witnessed the Mabufa… ultimately fail, Roshi missing his target and ultimately succumbing to the technique, dying on the ground. Ayote's eyes widen as she sees this.

Ayote: "No… Nononono… GRANDPA ROSHI!"

King Piccolo spots the young Saiyan, his eyes widening as he feels her ki.

Piccolo's Thoughts: "What!? No! I need to hurry and make my wish…"

Piccolo quickly summons the dragon, Shenron, surprising all but Ayote, who seemed to still be registering the losses that happened in quick succession today.

Shenron: "I am the eternal dragon. State your wish and it shall be granted."

Piccolo: "Shenron! I wish-"

Chiaotzu: "I wish for King Piccolo-"

Piccolo turned and saw Chiaotzu hiding behind a rock, trying to make his wish first. Without hesitation, the demon king fires off a Makosen in order to kill the young Crane student, much to his and Tien's horror. Ayote, sensing what was happening and finally getting out of her lapse on reality, immediately flies down and takes the Makosen, protecting Chiaotzu. However, the attack leaves Ayote severely weakened as her back was charred and burnt off, exposing the muscles under. She coughs up blood as she held Chiaotzu close.

Piccolo: "...Heh. What a fool. You chose to protect that insolent whelp than kill me? You have just thrown away your chances of survival. Now, Shenron! Grant me… my youth! Restore my former power to me!"

Shenron: "Your wish has been granted."

Shenron's eyes glowed as King Piccolo's old wrinkles started to vanish, he becoming more youthful and stronger as he laughed. As Shenron prepared to leave, he was suddenly shot at by the demon king and destroyed, preventing any more wishes from being granted.

Piccolo: "There. That should put a stop to any unnecessary wish-granting."

The triumphant demon king then approached the injured Ayote and fearful Chiaotzu as he raised his hands to finish them both off.

Piccolo: "If you truly miss your 'grandpa' that much… Then you can join him… In Other World!"

Tien growled as he tried to find any ability to move after Roshi had paralyzed him just before Ayote's arrival. Fighting through the numbness, he moved as quickly as he could until he was between King Piccolo and Ayote. Putting his hands to the sides of his head, he gathered what energy he could for this next attack.

Tien: "Solar Flare!"

The bright light at such close proximity blinded the demon king, causing him to roar out in pain as he moved to get away.

Tien: "Chiaotzu! We need to move now!"

Chiaotzu: "Right!"

The duo immediately started to fly away, carrying Ayote with them as they went as fast and as far away as they could. When Piccolo regained his vision, he saw the trio were gone. But then he smiled.

Piccolo: "So they fled. Hmph. So what? The world now belongs to me… So run and hide all you want, fools! Your days are limited and everything in this world belongs to me now!"

Piccolo begins to laugh maniacally as he returns to his ship, preparing his full take over of Earth. A darkness looms over the heroes as they had suffered a catastrophic loss. Could they recover from this? Or was the world well and truly doomed?