Disclaimer: -Insert legal stuff here- This fanfiction is a part of Project Blackthorn series of stories. This continues the story of Kenji Blackthorn after his last direct appearance in FusionFall Infinite, Chapter 50. To make this easier, that will be recapped here in italicized text.
[By the time of this story's posting, FusionFall Infinite and The Geist Within would both be completed or near completion, think of this first five chapters as a big prologue. This fic has been in the works since May 2022.]
Remnant's Reconstruction
Former Working Title: The Outside Context Rule
Chapter 1: Outside Forces
Dragon Ball Gamma 22. A multiverse new to the scene for its people and reality warpers. The Goddess of Time had worked for Zeno to improve it leading to Zeno 'rebooting' the destroyed universes of thirteen through eighteen. Where Universe 13 would get a new God of Destruction, Universe 16 was next to receive one. Unlike Universe 13, their new GoD was experienced and did not exactly have the same level of patience. Given both were Saiyans, both universes were in for a rude awakening.
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"Thank you for hosting us, Chronoa." Kenji said humbly. "Apologies for interfering in your multiverse again."
"Please, it's no concern at all." Chronoa said, pouring tea for herself and him. "It is an honor to have a famed warper in our area. I hope my help to speed your wife's pregnancy was useful to you."
The group were gathered at the Time Nest with the Outsiders having come to her for help and to recuperate after their battle. Stewie and Brian were watching the news with a bit of concern as was Lana.
"Shouldn't we be concerned about the Roundtable?" Lana asked.
"Not really. Per the rules of it, they can't go after us." Stewie said, turning off the television.
Then they sensed a new presence. Being escorted by a pair of time patrollers was Dennis the Menace, which only got Kenji to raise an eyebrow.
"Kenji Blackthorn." Dennis said formally. "The Roundtable wishes to offer you membership as apart of the highest table."
"What's the catch?" Kenji asked sternly. "Don't bullshit me, kid."
"Only thing asked is for you to stay neutral in the blood feud between the leader and Naruto Uzumaki, the Geist Fox." Dennis mused. "In joining us, this would cancel the contract hits on the rest of your family."
That got Kenji's attention. He could protect his family, but in doing so…he'd possibly screw Ryker's group out of helping the Geist. Thoughts swirled in his head.
"I need time." He stated to Dennis.
"Of course, I'll be in Conton." Dennis said before escorted out.
"What are you going to do?" Brian asked.
"Do I really belong as a part of the Roundtable?" Kenji asked.
"I mean, your whole clan can be considered a menace." Stewie said, making a point. "Plus, this has been a big deal. They didn't come to Ryo, Ryker, Ryder, or even Joshinari. No, they came to offer you membership."
Kenji slumped in his chair before looking to his BlackTab. He immediately left for the Black Warpspark for privacy in his bedroom before making a conference call. The BlackTab projected images, one by one showing his brothers and sister.
"Sibling pact of silence." Kenji said, raising a hand. "Not a word to mother and father."
Ryker, Ryder, and Evie raised their hands.
"This is about the rumor, isn't it? It's true." Ryker remarked.
"Just now it is." Kenji admitted.
"Are you going to join?" Ryder asked.
"I'm thinking about it." Kenji mused. "It could give us protection."
"Protection?" Ryker asked.
"If I join them, the contracts on the whole clan are canceled." Kenji explained.
"Just the clan, not our allies and associates?" Ryker mused.
"Yes." Kenji said, bowing his head. "The reason I'm considering is…Megan's about to give birth."
"That's great. You've wanted kids with her for so long and after the incident…you deserve it." Evie mused. "If joining the Roundtable can assure her safety…then join."
"Do what you must. I'm not a fan of those douchebags, but we have a common enemy in Rendo Nexus." Ryder said. "I don't like them, but they can help us and not stab us in the back…go for it."
"I don't like this at all." Ryker admitted. "We barely know shit about the leader of the group. Let alone the fact that the group is literally made of hedonistic psychopaths and sociopaths. Unless you know your shit and have a plan, don't do it."
"Thanks guys." Kenji said. "By the way, there's something I need to bring up. That new warper in this multiverse may be a spawn from the mind of Alex Cephron."
"Cephron?" Ryker mused. "I have not heard of that name in some time. He was going through a rough patch like you. I heard he lost two of the worlds he tried to settle on. The second one was particularly bad. Unstable core. Only him, his girlfriend, and his 'son' escaped with two tag-alongs. Last I heard, they were warring with RN, but that's all rumor. You're saying this Spicer guy is another 'kid' of his?"
"Yes, I believe so." Kenji mused as a text buzzed on his BlackTab. "She's coming out of labor. I need to go. I love you all…"
The siblings nodded before hanging up as Kenji rushed down to see Meg come out of the chamber with the bundles of joy. Kenji blinked before seeing he was a father to twin boys. Mocha colored with black and brown locks. Their Saiyan tails coiled around them.
"They're beautiful." He said quietly as the team gathered around.
"What are you going to name them?" Brian asked.
"Akira Junior was an idea, but Ace had called dibs. I miss him so much…but you know you know. I'll call you Asahi, the sunlight that came into my life." Kenji said, rubbing Asahi's cheek with his thumb. "Megan, you want to name the other twin?"
"Anything related to the moon?" Megan asked.
"Atsuki, also means nitrous and hope. Which is fitting." Kenji said before using his BlackTab to create a sun necklace and a moon necklace before putting one on each twin. "Welcome to the world, Asashi and Atsuki. And welcome to the Blackthorn clan. And to the Outsiders."
A group photo was taken and as Kenji looked at it, a thought came.
"We need a change in our look. It's time." He said firmly.
"Speaking of that. I was about to go into an intensive time chamber. When I come out, I'll be 13 years old." Stewie remarked. "Chronoa arranged it."
Chronoa cleared her throat to get their attention and called for Kenji.
"I got off the phone with the Zenos, and they have an offer for you to consider. We're a new multiverse and we're looking to get Gods of Destruction and Supreme Kais. Your family's reputation is something that may help us as well. To lessen the likelihood of warpers trying to raze this place for resources. Zeno wants to offer you a position as a Universe's GoD…and possible Supreme Kai assistant." Chronoa explained. "Near double duty."
"I…I'm honored to be considered." Kenji said with a bow.
"There are stipulations. They wished to have some of your warper energy…as do I. I was told that 10th warper energy is the purest kind. He wishes for some. Also, he'll want you to aid in the training of the current GoD for Universe 13, Jalapeño Spicer." Chronoa said as the team looked at each other.
Kenji thought it over and he realized that he'd be getting a universe to control. One that he could settle down in and call his own. One where his teammates did not scrape by. One where his kids can grow up.
"What universes are available?" He asked.
"Universe 14's Fairy Tail." Chronoa said.
"No, not really familiar with it." Kenji remarked as Brian pouted.
"Universe 15 is Naru-"
"Hell no. Next." Kenji said.
"Universe 16 is RWBY." Chronoa offered.
"Sold." Kenji said with a grin.
"Why that one?" Brian complained.
"Easy. That show's world has logical holes that can be exploited. Plus, if we play our cards right, we can make Universe 16 a profitable spot." Kenji said with a cackle. "However, I'll need a week to prepare. Don't tell Spicer of this yet. I want to get some affairs in order. Firstly, with the Roundtable."
"What do you plan to do about them?" Megan asked.
"Play the game…" Kenji said darkly.
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[The Time Nest, Universe 7, DBG-22]
"So how did it go?" Megan asked Kenji as he returned from the ship.
"I made my case and agreed to a deal. I join the Roundtable and I don't get dragged into the leader's blood feud. We'll need to make some money to help fund them though. I also have a 'target'. I guess I'll have to give Spicer a beating." Kenji mused.
"He's a Saiyan, he'll get stronger after he survives." Chronoa waved off.
"By the way, that Dennis kid left your new shoes. Stewie checked them if they're laced. But aside from the seal that makes those things tough as nails and crackle with your ki's color, they're safe." Megan said.
"You know I could use a brand new look. Look the part." Kenji said. "All of us could use it."
"I'm down." Lana said before leaving for Conton with Brian and Stewie.
"By the way, I need to ask what your color is going to be." Chronoa said to him as he thought about it.
"Metallic black." Kenji affirmed. "We'll be back in a moment."
Kenji and his team had left Chronoa to set things up with Zeno. The King of Everything was overjoyed to have Kenji on board. The question of the matter was how to break this to Tequila. The Outsiders would return all in new outfits.
Kenji was looking the part of a God of Destruction with similar black gi-style pants to the uniform along with a gray sash around the waist. He wore the pair of Black Air Force One high-tops he earned with crackled energy, the color of his ki. He wore a mesh undershirt under an elegant, slim cut, black long-sleeved tailcoat with white lining and cuffs and an oversized collar that folded back upon itself. The back of the coat had a kanji on the back for destruction outlined in gold. The shoulders had the symbol of the universe, a shattered moon, in white. His Negatrix remained on his right wrist as his wedding band on his right middle finger. To finish off the look, he had a gold band earring on his right ear. His BlackTab remained clipped to his right. He got his black hair with purple tips cropped short with a spiky fringe in the front.
Megan wanted to look as regal as her husband opting for a high-collared black hime-kimono which had white tomoe running down the center and edges of the gown, adorned with intricate gold and purple lines. She wore black ninja sandals, her wedding band on her left middle finger, her Power Watch remained on her right wrist, and she wore red lipstick. Her eyebrows were cut very short and round as she had her long brown hair with shoulder-length bangs that framed her face and the rest reached her lower-back.
"You look the part. I got Asahi and Atsuki in little outfits like yours." Megan said as the twin infants cooed.
Lana opted for a red and black sleeveless spandex suit with a wine red tracksuit jacket, a belt with a cat buckle, a light gray cape, boots with silver soles and outsoles. Her Omnitrix remained on her right wrist, but modified to a red and black color scheme. Her red lipstick and gold earrings remained, but her long blonde hair was straightened out with a one bang over her left eye.
"I'm just glad they had material that let me cushion the girls with ease." Lana said, squishing her buxom chest together.
"Moreso that I could get my DNA altered." Brian said.
Brian now appeared more humanoid, akin to a faunus, with peach skin and blue eyes like Lana's. He now stood at five foot seven being a rather well built (but slim) man with shoulder length white hair. His dog ears and tail remained as he wore a black, double-breasted suit with golden buttons, a black tie, a long-sleeved turquoise buttoned shirt, and a pair of weighted boots. Three PokéBalls were on the side of his belt.
"Yeah, justify why you didn't do it to get laid, dog." Stewie said.
He had gotten his physical body aged up to a rather slim thirteen year old now standing at four feet seven wearing mesh armor under a turtlenecked yellow shirt, a white lab coat, red cargo pants, white boots. He got his black hair grown out to be short and cropped having his formerly football head, normal sized. His right wrist sported an Ultimatrix.
"Quite frankly, it's still a good look for him." Layla said.
Layla had still held a goth aesthetic with her pale skin and long dark hair. The Unitrix wore a black cobweb dress, white tights, black lipstick, piercings on her ears, black painted nails, a brow piercing on her left brow, black boots with silver outsoles, and a purple trench coat.
The Outsiders came in style and ready for work. Chronoa introduced them to who would serve as Kenji's Angel Attendant, Brando. Brando was a tall, thin humanoid with pale blue skin, white hair, violet eyes befitting a typical Angel. Around his neck levitates a large light blue ring similar to the Grand Priest's. He wore a gray robe, a black cuirass with the same shattered moon symbol as Kenji, and a purple sash. He also wears black boots that clasp together on the front of his shins. His hair was styled flat at the top and kept in a small ponytail at the back. His Angel Attendant staff on his back as he walked up.
"Brando, this is Kenji Blackthorn. Kenji, this is Brando." Chronoa said.
"A pleasure to meet and to be working with you." Kenji said humbly.
"Well, how polite." Brando said with a chuckle. "Certainly an interesting change from the typical God of Destruction. I like it."
"Let me introduce you to my team. My wife and second-in command Megan,the busty blonde is Lana, the dogman's Brian, the young one's Stewie, and that's Layla. Welcome to the Outsiders. Oh, and the two little ones are my sons, Asahi and Atsuki." Kenji said.
"Oh how cute, you got them a sun and moon necklace. You're probably the first GoD to have kids. Let alone be from a major clan." Brando said. "A warper of your standing got a lot of eyes on you. Let's show 'em what we can do."
"Let's head out then." Megan said, taking up her twin boys.
"I'll telepo-"
"Actually Brando, we came on a ship. If you're going to teleport us, we should go with the ship. The Black Warpspark has our things." Kenji said sheepishly, interrupting him.
As the group left, Chronoa called him up again.
"Yes, Mr. Azure, he took the job." Chronoa said. "I got a taste of the warper energy. Pure grade. You'll get a sample of it, but some more things on my wishlist. You'll get them? Good, pleasure doing business…Yuki."
(A/N: The setup character playing a similar vibe to The Spice of Destruction. Of course, this is a sister fic to it taking place around the same time. Think of this story as Kenji-centric and TSoD as Jalapeno-centric with a similar plot. Let's get it on! Oh, for my RWBYverse fans, that Yuki is the same Yuki from the Grand Theft RWBY miniseries. This is the deal I had mentioned that he was doing.)