Hey guys!

Real sorry for the long wait, been busy both with One's Own Path and real life.

I hope everyone had a Happy Holiday and a happy new year!

So guys I want to apologize I thought I would be done with One's Own Path's arc by Chapter 50, but sadly I ended up making it's arc needing more chapters to properly finish and then I was going to put my energy into this story.

But don't worry, I know for sure now, that it's current arc will finish soon.

And then I will give this story all my attention because I do still enjoy writing it and want to give it a proper ending.

Hope you guys look forward to that.

In the meantime, hope u enjoy the chapter.

Peace And Schemes

Towa was grabbing her head in pain as she changed the formula over and over again.

She considered going to Earth and steal anymore data they had on time machines, but it might sacrifice the element of suprise.

She underestimated them twice, first when Daburack summoned her, then when she came with that parasite that took her body!

Hmm, if she can't find a way forward with the time machine maybe she should at least see if she can find a distraction.

The demon sighed as she looked at Earth through her portal.

Surely there's something she can use.

Using her staff she looked to see if there was any technology on Earth that had anything she could use.

Many little dots formed on the planet.

The one that glowed the brightest was in South City, that Bulma woman's lab.

Not worth the trouble, but these little dots must have something promising.

Looking through them they were well hidden, most were either in ruin, a few were functional.

Perhaps it was this Dr Gero that had them all.

Looks like she'll have some exploring to do, it's better than being all depressed in her laboratory.

And best of all no one seems to know where they all are.

She smirked at least this was something.

Hopefully they'll be something to torture Trunks's and his family.

That would be nice.

Trunks was alone in the grasslands meditating.

He was imagining himself fighting all the enemies he had over the years, of course imagining each as strong as he And his sparring partners he had in otherworld, both in heaven and in hell.

Ever since Baby he has made himself stronger than ever.

But still he was not satisfied, and it was best kept that way. Since foe after foe, stronger than the last kept showing up.

Earth really is a magnet for dangerous people.

His goal was to push himself even further to gain even more power. While he does not doubt the power of his Ultimate Form, he couldn't help but think there was a way to further increase his power. Despite it being pulling out all his potential into a form close to base, he knew that there was more to it.

Something linked to his Saiyan Roots.

He remembered the stories his father told him of the mighty great ape and thought that was the key to his potential.

Which is why he had been working with his mother on a project to-

"Dad!"

Trunks's thoughts were interrupted but he wasn't annoyed in fact he smiled hearing that and turned his head.

It was his son a half lavender and half blonde-haired boy. "I have something to show you! Come on!"

Trunks got up while grunting. "Alright Shorz, what is it?"

"Look at what I can do now." He brought his arm and held it up.

Trunks crossed his arms and looked at his son with some concern. That position, it's what he does to use Royal Blade. He was ready to stop him should he try to play with it.

He wondered if the eight year old was even skilled enough to do it at this age.

Red Ki did form in his hand and it had half a circle underneath with an arrow pointed at the bottom. Then two red bars of Ki above it and three arrows formed over it showing the symbol of the Vegeta Family, a blade did form.

But it was small, the blade didn't extend much past his middle finger unlike the blade he weilded.

Still it was good that he had enough control to form that attack.

But Shorz wasn't discouraged, he looked at the trees in front of him and yelled his attack.

"Royal Dagger!" He yelled swiping his arm.

Trunks was surprised hearing that it wasn't exactly his attack.

Once Shorz swiped his arm he released the dagger.

The dagger impaled a boulder, then it glowed for a few seconds before exploding turning the dagger into dust.

It wasm't his technique, just a variation of it, smaller but faster.

"How was that?" Shorz asked excited.

Trunks chuckled as he ruffled his hair. "It was great, you know I was a couple years older than you when I made my first technique, really well done." He then had a worried look. "Just uh, don't show your mom that, you know how she feels with you learning cutting techniques."

She compares is to letting a regular human kid play with scissors.

"Thanks dad!" He yelled! "But look I have something else to show you! Something you and grandma will love!"

Him and grandmother, that only meant another invention.

"Alright, where is it?" Trunks asked and crossed his arms. "Does your grandmother know about this?"

Shorz seemed to freak out hearing that and put his hands together. "Umm, not exactly."

Trunks looked down at his son.

"You know the rules, no new inventions without my or grandmother's supervision." He said to him. "Do I need to remind you about what happened at last year's science fair?"

Good thing he and Lazuli were there to evacuate.

"So, my food copying machine made all the mashed potatos turn highly flammable, and inedible, but no one got hurt right?"

"That's because your mother and I were there to evacuate everyone." He scolded. "Not to mention we had to do a lot of explaining as to how we did that." They almost considered using the dragon balls to rewrite everyone's memory."

"I know, I know" Shorz said embarasingly. "But I haven't shown this to anyone yet, I didn't even want to do it in the scince fair, I've been working on it away from any people." He said to him. "And I know you and grandma wanted me to show you but I really wanted to suprise you, it's a really good idea and i haven't done anything dangerous with it, not without you two knowing trust me."

Trunks still felt the need to scold him, but he can see that he was really excited. He supposes he should just see what it is, and remember to talk to him with Lazuli later.

"Alright, but we're talking with your mother about not making more inventions behind our back." Trunks said and sees him about to pout. "Come on, you knew the rules, besides you can still show me what you made."

The quarter Saiyan lit up hearing that and was excited again. "Ok come on!"

Trunks chuckled as he followed his youngest child.

Once they were in a clearing Shorz reached into his pocket and pulled out what looked like a gauntlet, it was blue and had a yellow gauntlet.

"I call this the Might Lender."

Trunks couldn't help but sweatdropped at the name.

Shorz can see his father judging his invention's name.

"Hey, I'm still workshopping a name don't judge it!"

His father chuckled and smiled.

"I uh, didn't say anything."

Shorz was puting again angry but he sighed, he was going to show him what a great invention he created.

"Here" He handed the Might Lender to his father. "Put it on and thrust your hand with your hand flat."

His father put on the gauntlet and looked at it. He's definitely been busy, he can tell that the alloy wasn't cheap either, he'll need to ask where he got the metals.

Now with it placed perfectly on he aimed his hand forward with his hand flat wondering what was supposed to happen.

Just then a Ki blast released from his hand, one that wasn't his.

Once it was released Trunks can sense the power of that blast.

It hit the tree and it fell over. It was child's play but it was definitely Ki and not something the gauntlet should be able to do.

Trunks looked at the Might Lender and down at Shorz who looked excited. "What? How did it do that?" He asked. "What'd you do Shorz?"

"Ha! See this why it get's it's name!" He yelled. "I've been working on this for over a year! I've been trying to come up with something that let's us use Ki as an energy source like electricity, but then I thought why not make something that can help people who can't fight if we get invaded like you and mom told me about." He explained. "This way if we can't protect everyone we can atleast give everyone a way to fight back and protect themselves!" He said imagining everyone using his invention to keep themselves safe. "What the Might Lender does is store Ki by whoever's using it, then you can hand it to someone like grandma so she can protect herself if we're not there to save her."

Trunks heard his son explanation while staring at the Might Lender, while the name is silly and a bit childish it was appropriately named.

And not to mention surprised, while Shorz like his sister is stronger than he was when he was his age, but he also always had drive and curiosity to increase his intelligence as much as his strength. In fact mother actually thought she was as smart as she was at his age, and maybe even greater.

That always made him a handful even as a toddler.

"So what do you think?" He asked. "I haven't been able to make it strong enough to handle energy attacks from you and the others but I think with Kichin metal we can make it sturdy enough."

Trunks chuckled as he looked down at Shorz. "I think your right, the Might Lender can help us protect more people even when we're not there." He said to him. "I'm sure in time when you perfect it, we can use it to save the earth even more than before."

Shorz was happy to impresss his father but stopped at the last thing he said.

"In time?" He asked. "But why not right now? I know it's not strong enough to take your burning attack but with kitcen it should be."

Trunks shook his head and looked at the gauntlet.

"It's not that" He said to him. "It's that it has some flaws, one I noticed is the recoil." He said to him. "It's strong enough to shatter someone's arm, including your grandmother."

That seemed to confuse the young boy. "Recoil? I didn't feel anything."

"That's because your stronger than any normal person, it makes sense that you can't feel it." He said to him. "But I can feel the pressure, trust me a normal person shouldn't use this, not if they want to keep their arm."

"But if I can't feel it, how can you?" He asked. "Your way stronger than me, how are you able to feel the recoil shouldn't you be unable to feel it?"

Trunks took the gauntlet off and looked at it. "I'm aware of everything I feel on my body, to be a good warrior, you need to be in tune with your senses, not just energy sensing but your sense of touch as well, it can help you avoid severe damage, you don't just have to be strong to be a warrior."

Shorz listened to his father and looked away embarrassed. Now that he thought of it, he didn't consider the recoil. He didn't think how normal people would struggle from firing attacks that can help compete with planet destroying monsters.

"And also, it's important you make some adjustments so they don't create an explosion that can destroy everything in front of them." He explained. "Especially serious attacks that we might seriously need."

Shorz nodded his head embarrassed that his invention wasn't as perfect as he thought it was.

But Trunks put a hand on his head and kneeled down.

"And look your on the right track, I think it's smart that you came up with this so we can protect een better." He encouraged him but then scowled. "Buut, you need to remember to talk to me, mom, and your grandmother before you make anything like this, you have to be responcible with your power and your intellect." He said to him. "Used wrong and the planet might be in danger, used wrong and you can save it, but until your ready remember to come to us, ok?"

Shorz seemed to be in a better mood after his father speech and smiled.

"Ok, dad, I'll remember next time." He said to him. "But does that mean we can't try upgrading the Might Lender?"

"Yes but with grandma's permission." Trunks lectured.

He really wanted to make it himself, but he was happy that his invention was going to be made. "Great! Thanks dad!"

The half Saiyan nodded and walked with him. "Come on, let's go home."

"Does this mean mom doesn't have to know?"

"I didn't say that."

Shorz looked sad hearing that, oh well.

Lazuli was in the city at her off time.

She was looking for outfits to enjoy herself, as well as clothes for her son. She would have liked to shop for Iolite but she insists that she can buy her own clothes.

Truly she's taken after her and not just a dedicated fighter like her father.

Sadly her son wasn't that into fashion, she can live with that, only means that she can dress him up in outfits she thought looked cute on him even when he protests.

She looked ahead to see a very nice outfit that she thought would suit her best.

It was a black top with a white sleeveless jacket.

She smiled as she took the handle on it.

But as she touched half of the hanger another green one touched the other half.

Lazuli scowled knowing what this meant, she stared at the other woman who would dare take her new perfect outfit from her.

"Ah Lazuli" Zangya said with her cart of clothes. "So good to see you." She pulled on the hanger.

The platinum blonde sighed. "Same here." She pulled the outfit to her side.

Zangya frowned and then pulled it to her side. "You know I think I found the cutest outfit for Joyaku, how about you let go of this silly outfit and I'll show you where it is, I'm sure Shorz would look adorable in it." She said to her. "We can even make them dress like twins!"

Lazuli would be lying if she thought that wasn't tempting but pulled on the outfit.

"Sorry, but knowing your taste it won't really be anything to sneeze at." She said to her. "Besides I'm doing you a favor taking this, white was never your color."

Zangya glared at her as she pulled it back. "Hmm, that's what I was about to say, this outfit is suited for someone with a bit more class."

They kept pulling but stopped not wanting to risk ripping their favorite outfit.

"Look I have a date night coming up." Lazuli said to her. "You know I like to wow Trunks at every one.."

"What if I date night coming up?" She asked. "Your not the only one who loves to surprise their spouse."

"My idiot brother doesn't care about fashion, you can dress casual and he won't know the difference."

"Oh and Trunks does, bah" She said to her.

The two most powerful women on the planet glared at each other but stopped pulling on the outfit not wanting to rip it apart.

"Guess we're at a stalemate." Zangya stated knowing that neither wanted to give up the outfit.

"Yes we are." Lazuli said glaring at her not backing down.

"Only one way to settle this." Zangya smirked.

The sisters in law nodded their heads.

Everyone in the store watched what the two were doing, some were looking for security expecting a fight to break out.

But a few minutes later instead Zangya walked out wearing the white outfit and posing for all to see.

Many head turns surprised at how gorgeous she looked.

The Hera chuckled enjoying the stares she was getting, she put a hand through her long hair smiling at all of them enjoying their gazes.

She turned to Lazuli and smirked. "I got 26 head turns, think you can do better?"

Lazuli rolled her eyes. "Shut up and hand over the outfit."

Zangya chuckled and walked inside to change out of the outfit they both wanted.

A couple minutes later Lazuli walked out.

And much to Zangya's dismay 28 people turned their heads to look at her marveling at her beauty.

She turned to Zangya with a smirk.

Zangya sighed and put a hand to her face.

"You win this round."

Lazuli nodded in elation enjoying her victory.

Once that was over the blonde woman walked out with the outfit in hand.

At her side Zangya walked by her.

"So is your family still coming over this weekend?"

The Android turned to Zangya and smiled. "Of course, Shorz loves playing with the animals, and Iolite wants to share some new clothes she got for herself."

"That's good, your kids are always fun to be around, I always love seeing my cute niece and nephew." She said smiling.

"And I am for Joyaku." She said to her. "He's a little stuck up but he's very well behaved, how did you get him so well behaved even with my brother there, I'm sure he was laid back about him like everything else in life."

Zangya laughed hearing that.

"Oh don't get me started." Zangya sighed. "When Joyaku learned how to fly he kept trying to fly over the ocean whenever I had to go get errands." She remembered how he tried to explain that it means he's a free spirit and it was good exercise. "He allowed him to do whatever he wanted, sure he was watching him but he would've ended up so spoiled if I hadn't given Lapis a talking to."

Lazuli can imagine that, she never thought he was the type to want kids, so it would make sense that he'd be so laid back of having a child.

"You managed to scold him and he listened?" She asked. "I've been trying to get him to get his head on straight for a long time, I never thought anyone could do it."

Zangya giggled hearing that.

"I know what you mean, I had to be so patient with him."

"Good to know, he found someone who can keep him in line." She said to her. "Thanks for that."

Zangya smirked and smiled at her.

"Happy to hear that." She had a determined look in her eyes. "Just don't think I'll go any easier on you in our next battle."

Lazuli rolled her eyes.

"You just can never let us end nicely could you?" Lazuli asked.

"We never do." She said to her chuckling. "Come on, we promised Iolite a girls night when she got out of work."

Lazuli remembered how the first time she met Zangya, how she joined their group and how she hated her for years.

It's so strange how things turned out later.

Though it's nothing compared to everything that happened between her and Trunks.

Lazuli smiled and said.

"Yeah I can't wait to show her my new outfit."

"Now who can't end things nicely?"

The two laughed loudly like they were life long friends.

Bulma received a call from Trunks and responded.

"What's that? Shorz did that? Wow, I can't believe he made something like that, that kid is getting clever and clever as he gets older huh?" She chuckled.

"Yeah, I think his invention can be really useful if anything happens again." Trunks replied. "So think you can help him add the finishing touches?"

"Yeah, just bring him over here and we can help him together, he's definitely on to something." She then frowned. "Oh and Trunks?"

"Yeah mom?" He asked.

"Be more vigilant with Shorz, we don't want him making a bomb on accident." She scolded. "You did a great job with Iolite you better do the same for my grandson to!" She yelled.

"I know mom, I will." Trunks said nervously. "Oh right, forgot to ask, how's the generator coming along?"

Bulma giggled, she was waiting for him to ask about his own project.

"It's going well son, soon you'll be stronger than ever." She said looking at the computer screen in front of her. "But just remember when we try it, let's go to a secluded place, alright?"

"Of course, thank you mom, for all of this, you really are the smartest in the universe."

She chuckled. "With Shorz growing up I might be second, alright Trunks, gotta get back to work, see you for the weekend picnic, tell my grandkids I love them."

"I will mom, bye."

Once the call was done she looked at the screen in front of her. To think as strong as Trunks as gotten she thought he'd forgotten this one thing that all Saiyans had.

On the monitor it read Blutz Wave Generator.

If she can do this right, then her son can reach a new level of power and secure Earth's future.

Like father like son, when they reach a limit they try to go past it.

She hoped Vegeta can see it from Otherworld.

Trunks sighed as he put his phone in his pocket and sees the window.

Lazuli and Iolite landed in front of the house.

Trunks and Shorz came out of the house, the father and son happy to see the rest of their family.

"Hi mom! Hi sis!" Shorz yelled happily walking in front of them.

Iolite smiled ruffling her hair while Lazuli patted her son's head.

Lazuli smiled down at Shorz. "Hi, Shorz, good to see you." She hugged her eight year old before putting her hands on his shoulders and staring at her disapprovingly. "Did you invent something without our permission."

Shorz sighed knowing that dad told her. "Um, yeah"

"We will talk later."

"Yes mom." He said looking at the ground.

Lazuli walked away to greet her husband.

Iolite put a hand on her downed brother. "Don't get so down little bro, hey can I see it?"

That seemed to cheer her up and smiled. "Ok!"

The two siblings usually got along, Iolite appreciated her little brother's genius and always intrigued by whatever she made despite not having her grandmother's drive for intellect.

Lazuli kissed Trunks on the lips and turned to their kids.

"Come on kids, I got dinner ready." He said to his son and daughter.

The family of four walked in the house while Trunks looked at Iolite and asked. "How was your girls night?"

"Great! Also had a crazy day at work." She replied. "One of the poachers tried to dress up like a Sabertooth, it looked convincing to, so convincing one of two make sabertooth tried to fight for him thinking it's a female!"

"No way!" Shorz yelled laughing. "He must have had gotten the scent to his costume right!"

Trunks enjoyed his family life again, and was happy to see it growing. His daughter working as a park ranger and his son being the upcoming genius that can rival his mother.

And the best wife he could ask for.

However long this peace last, he will enjoy it and, on the way, get as strong as possible to maintain it.

And of course while the Z fighters enjoy their happy life in one lost corner of the world, there is a laboratory.

One that was hidden for almost 40 years, and one that Dr. Gero treasured.

Towa walked around looking at different schematics and thought to herself that he surely was gifted, for a human that is.

Honestly there were something she wished that she thought of.

But there was one thing that she saw that she wanted most.

A container that read Android 21.

Looking at these blueprints and whose DNA was used to create her. Like Gero she's another scientist, at least she was.

And this Android, even unfinished could provide her with the help she needed both to complete the Time Machine and her masterpiece, Mira.

Towa smiled and tapped her staff on the ground.

A purple portal opened beneath her feet and the container of Android 21.

Things are starting to look up for the demon.

And down for those that got in her way.

For the Might Lender, I was inspired by the Boruto movie that stored jutsus in little scrolls. That was all I've seen of Boruto didn't watch the series. But anyway I remembered that and thought that sounds like a cool way to help some characters in dragon ball to even the playing field.

The Might Lender's a silly name I know but it's meant to be silly Shorz is only eight.

Also yes, Trunks's idea is what your thinking, I'm looking forward to writing that scene and hope your looking forward to see it.

As for Towa, she might have found a partner in crime. Btw in FighterZ for those who don't remember Dr Gero was stated to have several labs hidden throughout the world, it was how 21 was created in the first place.

Guess that's it, hope u liked the chapter.

I'll say this, first I am definitely going to finish One's Own Path's current arc and I will give this story weekly updates like I did for Path. And of course this is going to be the final arc so I will not rush it and give it the best ending I can.

Hope you guys look forward to it!

Review Responces

Guest: Glad you enjoyed it and happy to see u stick around! To be honest I never considered a Bulma x Goku story, but I;ll consider it, I'm flattered you think I can make a good one. Hope you'll enjoy this story regaurdless.

Shadowwriter01: I tried to make this chapter different, still kinda filler but it has some elements that will play an important part in the arc. Good question, I'll tell u this much, she's going to level the playing feild for them to be a threat.

SuperSaiyajin4Vegeta: It has to, we gotta go full circle.

So guys forgot to ask about the last arc, if you still remember.

What is your least favorite part of the Baby arc and the worst part in your opinion.

Don't be afraid to tell me because i want to make this final arc as enjoyable as possible and would like to know so I can avoid anything you guys don't like to make it better.

If u guys can't remember on top of your head don't worry about it, I'll still do my best regaurdless.

Have an awesome day! :)