DBZ reviewer: The human Z Fighters won't be forgotten, they'll have many moments to shine. Chi Chi won't be a prominent member of the Z Fighters but she join from time to time. I don't believe Super retconned the Saiyans. They clearly showed that the Saiyans were terrible and were irredeemable. Yeah they were strong-armed into work for Frieza but they willingly accepted working for Frieza and did those those terrible things willingly.
Chi-Chi's Fan: Chi Chi will be involved in a supporting role. She won't be in many fights but she will fight a few villains in a later arc. I won't be doing the Dead Zone movie, Garlic Jr.'s return, or the World Strongest. I already have plans for Gine and she will be in a few fights. I can't reveal anything for your last few questions at the moment.
DRAGONDAVE45: Bardock was just fighting smart. He didn't become a Super Saiyan. Bardock will explain in this chapter what he used to defeat Frieza. It's the same ability he used against Goku in Chapter 4.
BrianShooter672: Thank you, I appreciate the love. I don't have plans for Bardock and Gine's old teammates returning with the Dragon Balls. They will be seen in a future arc. Also, Gine and Fasha will be rivals that worked together in the past. Haven't read or seen the Gine story... yet.
Disclaimer: Dragon Ball is owned by Toei Animation, Shueisha, and Akira Toriyama.
Chapter 8: Hero's Return
Mystery Teen: Hey everyone, I'm gonna go meet Goku! Come with me!
Everyone was shocked to hear this, including Bardock. The Teen began to fly off with Bardock flying after him.
Krillin: I don't know if we should trust him.
Gohan: I'm going! I know those guys aren't bad at all. Besides, he knows where my dad will come.
Gohan began to fly after them. He was followed by Piccolo, Tien, and Vegeta causing the others to fly after them.
Bardock caught up with the Teen.
Bardock: How do you know Kakarot is coming back?
Mystery Teen: I can't really tell you. All can say is that I need to speak to Goku, because well, the world depends on him surviving what is to come.
Bardock didn't want to believe the Teen but something about the Teen's sincerity connected with him. Bardock decides to trust the Teen and relented.
Bardock: Alright Kid, I'll trust you.
Mystery Teen: Thank you.
Eventually the two landed on the ground. After a few minutes, Z Fighters arrived at their location as well.
Mystery Teen: Three hours from now, Goku will arrive in this area. Until he gets here...
The Teen pulled out a capsule, clicked the button, and threw it to the ground. The capsule turned into a small refrigerator. The Teen opened it and pulled out a can of soda.
Mystery Teen: Let's have a drink.
Bulma and Gohan immediately grabbed a can and began to drink from it. Bardock looked at Gohan and realized that he was Goku's son. Bardock smiled as Bulma questioned the teen.
Bulma: So you know of Goku?
Mystery Teen: I've only heard stories about him. I've never met him before.
Bulma: Then how do you know that Goku will arrive here?
Mystery Teen: Sorry, but I can't tell you that.
Vegeta walked over.
Vegeta: What do you mean you can't tell us? Just who the hell are you? How did you manage to attain that kind of power?
Mystery Teen: I-I'm sorry, I can't tell you that either.
Gohan: But you were a Super Saiyan when you defeated King Cold, right?
Mystery Teen: Yes, I was.
Vegeta got mad at that.
Vegeta: Lies! The only Saiyans are myself, Kakarot, and the Half-Breed kid. There's no way you could be a Saiyan!
Bardock finally spoke up gaining everyone's attention.
Bardock: Are you seriously doubting the kid? It seems these years under Frieza's thumb hasn't made a bit smarter Vegeta.
Vegeta glared at him.
Bardock: Besides, I'm a Saiyan too.
Vegeta looked down and saw that Bardock had a Saiyan tail. He also recognized the man's appearance as similar to Goku and Raditz. In an instant, Vegeta realized who he was.
Vegeta: Bardock, I had no idea you survived after all this time. Where were you hiding after all of this time?
Krillin: You know him?
Vegeta: He's a Low Class Saiyan warrior who was decently strong. I'm surprised you made your way here to Earth.
Bardock: I was going to arrive here with Kakarot but when I realized that Frieza was still alive I had to come here and finish him off.
Gohan: You were with my dad?!
Bardock had a small smile.
Bardock: Of course, I was. Kakarot is my son after all.
This shocked everyone, except for the Teen and Vegeta.
Gohan: You're my Grandfather?!
Bardock: Yes I am. By the way, when Gine gets here, be prepared for her hugs.
Gohan: Huh?!
Piccolo walked up to Bardock.
Piccolo: You're Goku's father?
Bardock looked at Piccolo.
Bardock: Yes I am. Kakarot told me all about you. I'm surprised honestly. You are the one who killed Raditz, right?
Piccolo was shocked to hear this. Just as he was about to answer, Bardock chuckled a bit.
Bardock: Relax, I'm not mad. Besides, it was Raditz fault for what he tried to do.
Piccolo sighed a bit but wanted an answer.
Piccolo: I need to know, where were you after all of these years?
Bardock: Planet Yardrat. My wife suggested we leave Planet Vegeta before Frieza destroyed the planet. Our ship was damaged by the debris and we crashed landed on Yardrat. We had to stay there for years just incase Frieza's scouts were nearby.
Vegeta: And you call yourself a warrior. You fled instead of fighting to the very end.
Bardock: It's better than being killed by Frieza on Namek.
Vegeta glared at him.
Piccolo: Yardrat is known for their unique abilities. What was that ability you used to defeat Frieza anyway.
Bardock: I used an ability called Forced Spirit Fission. I can manipulate energy from my opponent and distribute it to wherever I want. I was able to use Frieza's own power against him and finish him off.
This amazed everyone present. Vegeta was also amazed but also jealous. The Teen was a bit taken aback by what he was hearing.
Bardock: I'd love to tell you more but It's probably for the best if Kakarot gets hear first.
Krillin: Yeah, understood. Just one more question are you and him working together.
Krillin pointed a finger at the Mystery Teen.
Bardock: Honestly no we aren't. However, go easy on him. He has his reasons for being secretive and trying to force the truth out of him isn't going to help at all.
Mystery Teen: T-Thank you, Mr. Bardock.
Bardock: Think nothing of it, Kid.
Everyone listened to Bardock and began to wait for Goku's arrival. Vegeta on the other hand was suspicious of the Teen and Bardock.
After some time, the Teen began to check his watch before standing up.
Mystery Teen: Alright everyone, Goku should be arriving here soon.
Immediately, a Spaceship began to descend from the sky and make it's way over to their location. The Ship hovered for a while before finally landing gently on the ground. Everyone looked on with anticipation as the hatch to the ship opened up.
Everyone's eyes widened as Goku began to walked down the ramp with a woman with him. Goku and Gine looked up to see everyone looking at them with Goku smiling.
Goku: Hey guys, been a while, huh?
Everyone began to cheer as Goku returned.
Gine: So these are your friends.
Goku: Yep, let's go say hi.
Goku and Gine levitated upwards to join them all and landed in front of everyone.
Goku: Sorry for being gone for so long but I've been reconnecting with my parents. Everyone, this is my mother Gine.
Gine smiled brightly at everyone.
Gine: It's an honor to meet you all.
Bulma, Yamcha, and Krillin were all shocked.
All three: SHE'S YOUR MOM?!
Goku: Well yeah, what's the problem?
Bulma: She looks so young and adorable!
Yamcha: I see where you get your good looks from, Goku.
Bardock growled a bit.
Bardock: What do you mean by that?
Yamcha flinched.
Yamcha: Sorry!
Goku: I see you've already met my dad Bardock.
Gine was still smiling with her eyes closed but when she turned towards Bardock, a malicious aura appeared. Bardock flinched this time.
Gine: Bardock, you know you are in trouble right?
Bardock: Gine, I can explain. Frieza was still alive and I had to stop him. You know how much I wanted to get revenge on Frieza.
Gine: Be that as it may, you're still in trouble for just leaving us out in space. But that is for later. For now, I need to know, where is Gohan?
Gohan was nervous as he stepped forward.
Gohan: I'm right here.
Gine's malicious intent disappeared quickly as she walk over to Gohan and hugged him gently. Gine was hugging her Grandson for the first time. Gine soon faced Gohan with an apologetic smile.
Gine: I'm sorry Gohan, I've wanted to meet for so long. I'm sorry Bardock and I weren't there with you and I'm about what Raditz tried to do.
Gohan was surprised but felt a since of warmth. Gohan smiled brightly at her.
Gohan: You have nothing to apologize for. After all, we are family.
Gine had tears stream down her face as she hugged Gohan again. This Gohan hugged her back. The other Z Fighters were surprised by this loving scene, except for Vegeta who glared as he looked away from them.
Goku: By the way, Frieza came here with someone pretty strong. Where is he?
Bulma: While your dad killed Frieza, this mystery kid killed his dad King Cold. He even transformed into a Super Saiyan to do so!
Goku: Wow amazing! I didn't know there were any Saiyans left except for us.
Vegeta spoke up.
Vegeta: That's because there aren't any! It's impossible! There are no other Saiyans besides the ones standing here!
Goku: Well... I guess it doesn't matter.
Bulma: Of course it matters! You're just as easygoing as you've always been.
Soon enough, the Teen spoke to Goku.
Mystery Teen: If you don't mind Goku, I need to talk with you about something really important.
Goku: Sure, I don't mind.
This alarmed the others.
Yamcha: Seriously, you can't discuss it in front of us?
Goku: Guys, don't worry guys. Just wait for a bit, kay?
Bardock and Piccolo stood together as they watched Goku and the Teen fly over to another place to speak.
Mystery Teen: This should be far enough away.
Goku: Before you start, I should thank you. You stopped Frieza's forces and defeated King Cold while dad killed Frieza. I thought I killed him on Namek but I guess I went easy on him.
Mystery Teen: You were supposed to defeat Frieza but your dad appeared. How did he do that?
Goku: It's another technique that he and myself learned on Yardrat. It's called Instant Transmission. We can teleport anywhere we want as long as we sense Ki nearby.
Mystery Teen: If that is the case then I must be in a different timeline.
Goku: Different timeline? What do you mean?
Mystery Teen: I don't mind answering that but I need to ask you for something first. Are you able to transform into a Super Saiyan?
Goku: I can. I couldn't control it at first but I was able to control it after training with my father.
Mystery Teen: Could you... transform for me... please?
Goku was taken aback but he relented.
Goku: Alright I'll show you.
Everyone was watching as Goku and the Teen spoke to each other.
Bulma: I wonder what they're talking about.
Goku focused his power causing everyone except for Bardock and Gine to react. In an instant, Goku turned into a Super Saiyan.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Bulma: What's going on guys?! Goku has blonde hair!
Gohan: Dad transformed into a Super Saiyan!
Tien: How is he able to generate this much energy?!
Yamcha: I know! It's like he's on fire!
Piccolo was stunned by Goku's power. Vegeta was pissed as Goku achieved what he could not.
Mystery Teen: Wow, it's amazing. I had forgotten what it's like looking from the outside in.
Goku: So now what?
Mystery Teen: Now, we both become Super Saiyans.
The Teen instantly transformed into a Super Saiyan. This caused Bardock to look on with interest while Gine was shocked.
Gine: Another Super Saiyan?
Vegeta: Damn you Kakarot.
Goku: Wow, it's like where almost the same.
Mystery Teen: Let's find out.
The Teen immediately drew his sword before attempting to slash Goku. He stopped when Goku refused to move. This shocked everyone who was watching.
Mystery Teen: Why didn't you try dodge.
Goku smiled a bit.
Goku: I didn't sense any malicious intent. I knew you would stop.
The Teen lowered his sword.
Mystery Teen: Oh I see...
The Teen rose his sword and readied himself.
Mystery Teen: This time I won't stop short. Are you ready?
Goku: All right.
Goku raised his right hand and charged Ki into his Index Finger. The Teen readied himself...
The Teen charged and tried to slash Goku. Goku parried his blade with his finger. The Teen tried slashing Goku multiple times as Goku managed to parry the attacks using his finger, resulting in one last clash.
The two stood there for a moment until the Teen jumped backwards and tossed his sword upwards while powering down from Super Saiyan.
Mystery Teen: The stories I've heard about you were really true. You are amazing Goku!
The Teen leaned to the left as his sword fell into it's scabbard. The teen made it look so easy to pull of as if he was an expert at looking badass.
Mystery Teen: Those same moves turned Frieza into Cold Cuts.
Goku smiled as he powered down.
Goku: Well you just weren't trying your hardest.
Everyone was stunned by what they saw. Tien, Chiaotzu, Krillin, and Yamcha looked baffled while Gine and Gohan stood beside Bardock and Piccolo. Vegeta felt envious of the two.
Mystery Teen: Now I know I can trust you. I'm going to tell you something that might seem crazy but I need you you to keep it secret.
Goku: I never had a problem with keeping secrets but you have my word.
Unbeknownst to them Bardock and Piccolo began to listen in.
Mystery Teen: My name is Trunks. I came here in a time machine from twenty years in the future.
Goku was shocked as the Teen named Trunks revealed this.
Goku: Twenty years.
Trunks: Yes. I carry Saiyan Blood because I'm Vegeta's son.
Goku was shocked to hear this.
Goku: YOU'RE VEGETA'S SON?!
Trunks: Yes I am.
Goku: Wow...
Goku back to look at Vegeta before turning to Trunks.
Goku: Now that you mention it, I can the resemblance.
Trunks: I will be born two and half years from now. However, I didn't come all the way here to tell you that. There's something that you need to know.
Goku: What's going on?
Trunks: In three years time, on May 12th, at approximately 10:00 AM, on an island nine kilometers southwest of South City. A fearsome duo will appear. They are artificial humans that were created here on Earth. They're Androids.
Goku: Really?
Trunks: Their creator was Dr. Gero of the now-defunct Red Ribbon Army.
Goku: What?! I destroyed them years ago as a kid!
Trunks: The army was destroyed but but Gero survived and continued his research.
Goku: What's the reason? World domination?
Trunks: I'm not sure. The moment he activated them, they rebelled and killed him. After that, they just began to slaughter everyone around them and take great delight in doing so. I tried fighting against them myself but even when it's one-on-one, it takes everything I have to escape with my life.
Goku: What about everyone else aren't they helping you?
Trunks: They can't help. They're all dead.
Goku was shocked to hear this as were Bardock and Piccolo.
Trunks: They charged into battle to fight them but they couldn't stop them. my father, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo all die fighting against them. Gohan barely escaped and became my mentor and best friend... but he died too four years ago.
Trunks remembers that painful day when he found Gohan dead and clenched his fists in anger and grief.
Trunks: I'm trying my best but nothing works. As you know, with Piccolo's death, the Dragon Balls can't be used to wish anyone back. DAMN THEM, THEY'RE JUST TOO STRONG!
Goku: Wait what about me? Do I die fighting them?
Trunks: You die before the fighting begins. You'll come down with an illness that attacks the heart. Not even a Super Saiyan can fight it. That's what kills you.
Goku: I die from an illness?! Damn, I really wanted to fight those guys!
Trunks looked stunned by this.
Trunks: What you want to fight against them still?
Goku: Of course I do! It's a bit scary but they sound pretty strong... I really want to know if I can beat them!
Trunks smiles. He began to dig into his jacket pocket and grab something.
Trunks: You truly are a Saiyan warrior. My mother was right to trust you. Here use this.
Trunks gave Goku an item.
Trunks: This is medication. The disease is incurable but in twenty years a wonder drug was created for it.
Goku: Really?! Thanks! It's purple too, I hope it's grape flavored!
Trunks: I know it's wrong for me to change history but... some histories need to changed for the better. Although, I'm still surprised your parents are still alive. I'll just have to talk with my mother about that later. I have faith that you'll be able to make a difference like my mother hoped for.
Goku: Your mother must really know a lot about me. Tell me is your mother someone I know or will meet.
Trunks: You already know her, in fact, she's standing over there.
Goku fell on his butt shocked by the news.
Goku: BULMA IS YOUR MOM!
Bulma and the others confused by what was being said.
Bulma: Did he just say my name?
Goku: Wow, I thought that Bulma would end up with Yamcha.
Trunks: She got fed up with him always "playing the field" so they broke up. Around that time, she and my father would find each other. They were too stubborn admit that loved each other.
Goku: Yeah, those two are definitely the most stubborn people I know.
Trunks: It was interesting to meet my father. As I said before please keep that a secret, one little slip up and my not exist in this time.
Goku: Don't worry, your secret is safe with me.
Trunks: Thanks I should get going now. I need to reassure my mother that everything went smoothly.
Goku: Of course, tell her I said thank you. I hope that your future changes for the better.
Trunks: Me too. After seeing your strength first hand Goku, I can finally feel hope again. I'll come three years your time. Until we meet again.
Goku: Of course, good luck Trunks. I'll be with you in spirit.
Trunks smiled before he began to fly away. This shocked everyone and began making their way to Goku for an explanation.
Goku: This is gonna be tough. How can I explain it without revealing who he is?
Soon enough, everyone gathered.
Krillin: Goku what did he have to talk about?
Goku: Well, he gave us a warning but I'm... not sure how to say well.
Piccolo: I explain it for you if you don't mind.
Goku: Wait you heard everything?
Piccolo: My sense of hearing is different from the rest of you.
Bardock: As for me, I was able to use Spirit Control to enhance my hearing.
Goku: Try not to reveal everything.
Piccolo: Relax Goku, we'll only talk about what's important. Listen up everyone, I'm only going to say this once so listen closely to what I have to say.
With that, Piccolo began to explain what lies ahead for them.
Next time... Bardock and Gine meet their extended family! Plus, plans to revive Raditz!
Also, I will be creating a poll so make sure you vote for what you want.
