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Power Woman Wife of Goku – Episode Six The Saiyan Saga Part Four Bitter Homecoming
By
Celgress
Earth DC Universe
Gobi Desert, afternoon
"Give up, peasant?" Black Adam said with a smirk. He hovered high above a previously buried ancient temple. His body surrounded by a grey-black aura of sparkling energy. On his head, he wore the Helmet of Fate.
"Never," Carri hissed wiping blood from the corner of her mouth. She floated a few feet from Black Adam.
"You can't win. I now possess the power of Nabu in addition to my own not unsubstantial power. Once I unlock this primordial nexus of all reality, you and your friends are doomed as is Earth." Black Adam boasted.
With a loud war cry, Wonder Woman flew at Black Adam from behind her sword drawn. Diana hoped to decapitate him with one swift blow. In a blinding blur of speed, Black Adam whirled around and deflected her attack. Smirking he punched Wonder Woman in her gut temporarily stunning her before he hit her with a small sphere of grey-black energy. Diana would have fallen from to the ground below if Carri had not caught her in time.
Carri glared up at Black Adam who smirked down at her in return. His smirk, however, was short-lived. A massive surge of orange energy hit him by way of a new arrival the Tamaranean dynamo Starfire. Black Adam was knocked aside by Starfire's attack but was otherwise unfazed.
Meanwhile far below Gine contended with a far different villain A.R.G.U.S Director Amanda Waller. They stood on the steps of the temple complex recently raised by Black Adam. In Waller's right hand was held an injection gun that contained a vial of pale aquamarine liquid.
"Why are you helping Black Adam destroy Earth and endanger the Multiverse!?" Gine demanded.
"I'm not. I couldn't care less what Black Adam has planned. According to Lex Luthor, I need access to the nexus to boost my chances of a successful glorious transfiguration. Otherwise, his modified serum might not work given your highly exotic nature, my dear, Why else would I help a crackpot like Black Adam? He is of use to me. When I no longer need him I'll dispose of him." Waller explained.
"What are you talking about?" Gine said confused.
"Here, let me show you," Waller said. She jabbed the injection needle into her neck then depressed the gun's trigger draining away the liquid.
Waller doubled over in pain for several seconds before her body rapidly changed into that of a Saiyan. Her business suit was torn away but underneath she wore a blue & white jumpsuit that accommodated her newly acquired muscles and curves. A brown-furred tail burst from her backside poking a hole in her pants.
"I forgot about the tail," Waller grumbled. "Otherwise, not bad," Waller said inspecting her body which had went from husky to statuesque with powerful yet still feminine musculature while retaining her sizable breasts. She ideally ran her hands through her afro of spiky tight curls. She then tossed aside the remnants of her business wear before hurling herself forward at the startled Gine, who she leveled with a high kick to Gine's jaw. "Let's see what my new form can do. Shall we dance?"
Above, Black Adam was easily holding his own against Starfire who had taken a terrible beating but would not give in. "I tire of this, wench." Black Adam said. His left hand shot forward and grabbed the teenager by her throat. He readied an energy sphere in his left hand while Starfire struggled in vain to break free. "Give my regards to oblivion!"
Wonder Woman now somewhat recovered grappled Black Adam's legs while Carri put a chokehold on him from behind. "Release me at once or suffer!" Black Adam demanded.
"Sure thing, but first. You have something that doesn't belong to you." Carri said. Using Diana's enchanted sword with great difficulty she pried the Helmet of Fate from Black Adam's head before he could squirm away. She threw the Helmet about a hundred feet away, where Dr. Fate materialized in a flash of blinding light.
"Nooooooooooo," Black Adam bellowed breaking free from the two women. Beating a hasty retreat he released Starfire before Dr. Fate could take revenge.
"You have freed me. I will soon in turn free the Justice League from their dimensional prison where Black Adam banished them. But first, I owe each of you a boon." Dr. Fate proclaimed.
"I desire only one thing, what I've always desired. Please, send me home, to my own place and time." Carri pleaded. "I've been here a year. While it has been fun I must get back. My loved ones need me."
"Very well," Dr. Fate said.
"Carri, ma'am, I think Mrs. Gine is in trouble," Starfire said pointing downward.
Carri smiled at the teen's odd way of speaking. Starfire was truly one of a kind. "We should help here then," Carri said. The three women accompanied by Dr. Fate went to do just that.
"Not bad for a person who gave up being a warrior for decades." Waller panted. She had fought Gine to a stalemate.
"Not bad for an imposter." Gine panted in return.
"Ready for round two?" Waller asked with a gleam in her eyes.
"Always," Gine said.
They were about to throw down again when a bubble of yellow magical energy encased Waller. Waller began punching and kicking at it furiously. "My barrier will not hold her for long." Dr. Fate advised. "Carri hurry. I shall now use the nexus to send you home, then I shall deal with Waller & find Black Adam so I can do the same with him."
"You're leaving?" Gine asked blinking in surprise.
"Isn't it wonderful, Gine," Carri said embracing the other woman.
"I suppose," Gine replied somewhat dejectedly.
"Why the long face?" Carri said pulling away. "You're coming with me, remember?"
"I can't. While I want a family, I would be a stranger to my sons and grandson. And I couldn't expect them to welcome me with open arms. I don't want to live such a life, my heart would ache more than it already does." Gine lamented.
"There is a way I can help you." Dr. Fate said. In his hand, he conjured a golden diamond. He handed his creation to Gine. "Once you've reached your destination shatter this bauble. Its magic will give all those who reside there memories as if you were always part of their lives."
Gine was temporarily at a loss for words. Finally, she said simply to Dr. Fate with tears in her eyes. "Thank you so very much."
"It is time." Dr. Fate said simply by way of reply.
"What about her?" Gine asked indicating Waller while wiping away her tears.
"Likely she'll be imprisoned." Dr. Fate said.
"As a Saiyans, she's too dangerous to be left her. Send her with us." Gine said.
"Are you sure, Gine?" Carri asked.
"I feel responsible for her. She used my genetic material to change herself. The heroes of this universe have enough powerful foes to deal with, they do not need one more." Gine insisted. "Besides between us, my sons, my grandson, and the others, you told me about we can easily handle her."
"As you wish." Dr. Fate said with a nod.
"Don't I get a say in my destiny!?" Waller growled.
"No," The other women chorused in unison.
"I want to go with you. See your world." Wonder Woman said unexpectedly.
"Me too," Starfire said happily.
"Are you both sure. I think it's a one-way trip." Carri said. Dr. Date nodded showing she was correct.
"I'm sure." Wonder Woman said.
"As am I Mrs. Carri," Starfire said.
"I must make haste if I am to locate Black Adam before he hides beyond reach, gather around." Dr. Fate said.
Deep Space
Brainiac Prime observed these going-ons via one of his any long-range probes he had assigned to Earth months before to track Carri's movements. Once he analyzed the rift energy generated by the nexus at the urging of Dr. Fate he sent many other probes into that universe that lay beyond. To fully catalog even a fraction of the wonders found there would take years, fortunately, being functionally immortal, he had more than enough time to spare.
Earth Dragon Ball Universe
Near the Home of Goku & Carri, afternoon
Carri, Gine, Wonder Woman, Starfire & Waller appeared mere seconds after Goku defeated Vegeta in a hard-fought battle and the latter escaped. A battle not without cost. Before Goku arrived Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, Piccolo and Raditz had all perished. Piccolo laid down his life to save Gohan from Nappa, who was killed by Raditz, & Vegeta, later Raditz did the same when Vegeta used a Kryptonite shaped dagger to partially depowered the hybrid. If Goku had not arrived when he did Vegeta might have very well slain Gohan with the blade and Krillin as well.
Gine shattered the gemstone. "Mom, grandma you're back!" A weakened Gohan yelled running up to Carri who swept him up in her arms. "I was afraid I'd never see either of you ever again." Gohan cried.
"I'm sorry we couldn't return sooner, we tried," Carri said. She handed Gohan to Gine who was more than eager to hold her grandson for the first time.
"Grandma," Gohan exclaimed snuggling up to her.
Carri walked over to where her battered and bruised husband lay Krillin by his side. Goku gave her a thumbs up. A goofy yet exhausted lopsided smile on his face. "I guess you didn't need my help after all," Carri said with a broad smile. She leaned down planting a long passionate kiss on Goku's lips. Gods, she had missed him.
"Hey, uh Carri. who are your friends?" Krillin asked noticing the three other attractive women. In spite of himself, he blushed a deep shade of crimson.
"There will be time for introductions later, Krillin," Carri said after she reluctantly pulled herself away from her husband. "We should get Goku to Korin's Tower. He needs a Senzu Bean, bad."
Waller briefly considered making a break for it but decided she had best not. She had no idea how powerful these three others were. Whatever misgivings she harbored were rendered moot when she felt Wonder Woman tightly almost painfully grasp her left arm. Diana flashed Waller a not so friendly smile as if to say 'don't you dare try anything or me and my friends will beat you into submission'.
'Alright, I'll play nice, for the time being, princess,' Waller thought.
"Where is Raditz?" Gine asked anxious to see her other son.
"He didn't make it, mom," Goku said sadly.
"Don't worry Gine, we can bring him and the others back with the Dragon Balls." Carri offered.
"No, Piccolo's gone to which means Kami is also gone so no more Dragon Balls," Krillin said shaking his head.
"Mr. Piccolo saved me and then Uncle Raditz saved me later," Gohan reported.
Carri noticed the expression of sorrow on Gine's face. While Raditz was not her favorite individual, by far, she cared deeply about her mother-in-law. "Don't worry, we'll think of some way to bring them back," Carri said. "Once we get Goku patched up I'll ask Korin and if he doesn't know what to do I'll, ask Mr. Popo," Carri added taking a deep breath. Even now as a grown, powerful hero Mr. Popo gave her the creeps, but no sacrifice was too great to ensure the happiness of those she loved.
To Be Continued
Sorry for another relatively short chapter. Until recently I was suffering from writer's block and did not know how to move this story forward in the best way possible. Now that I have things back on track expect longer additions soon.
Author's Note One-
I skipped over the battle with Nappa and Vegeta because other than a few minor differences (which I've listed) it played out the same as it did in DBZ canon (as did Goku's training with King Kai and his resurrection via the Earth Dragon Balls). I detest writing canon scenes, or worse yet a string of canon scenes, with little if any deviation, I feel doing so is tantamount to full-blown plagiarism not to mention boring as heck for any author. This will be one of the few times I stick strictly, more or less, to canon so event skips will be a rarity moving forward.
Author's Note Two -
Starfire in this story is based upon the happy go lucky, socially awkward teenage version seen in the classic Teen Titans cartoon. While she might appear to be a last-minute addition to the cast her inclusion will make sense (along with that of Wonder Woman's and freshly minted Saiyan Waller) after a major epoch setting event that will occur soon.