[WANDA MEETS THE Z FIGHTERS*

[CAPSULE CORP COURTYARD – DAY]

The morning sun casts a warm glow over the Capsule Corp courtyard, where several of the Z Fighters have gathered. Piccolo, Gohan, Krillin, Android 18, Tien, Yamcha, Goten, and Trunks are all present, exchanging nervous glances as they sense the approaching energy. In the distance, Goku and Vegeta can be seen walking toward them, supporting a visibly weakened Wanda Maximoff between them. Her crimson cloak is tattered, and her eyes are tired but alert.

PICCOLO (arms crossed, skeptical): "So, this is the one who nearly destroyed our reality."

GOHAN (nodding, concerned): "She's… different from anyone we've ever faced. Her energy feels… strange."

[As Goku and Vegeta draw closer, the group tightens, ready for any sudden movements. Wanda notices their guarded expressions, sensing the unease.]

WANDA (softly, looking down): "I don't blame you for being wary. After what I've done…"

[Goku steps forward, offering a reassuring smile.]

GOKU: "Hey, everyone, it's okay. She's not here to fight anymore."

KRILLIN (raising an eyebrow, incredulous): "You sure about that, Goku? Because last I checked, she was bending reality and almost took us all out."

[Vegeta scoffs, rolling his eyes.]

VEGETA: "If she wanted to finish us, she would've done it already. Besides, Beerus himself let her walk away. That should be proof enough."

[Android 18, arms crossed, eyes Wanda critically.]

ANDROID 18: "And what exactly are we supposed to do with her now? Just pretend she didn't almost end everything?"

WANDA (taking a deep breath, stepping forward): "I don't expect you to forgive me. I can't even forgive myself. But I need to make this right. Somehow."

[The courtyard falls silent as the group processes her words. Piccolo steps forward, his expression softening slightly.]

PICCOLO: "It's easy to lose yourself when you're driven by pain and loss. But you need to understand that this world… it doesn't bend to one person's will."

GOHAN (smiling kindly): "We've all made mistakes, Wanda. But if you're willing to change, you'll find that you're not alone."

[Wanda looks up, her eyes shimmering with emotion. It's clear she's been carrying this burden for a long time, and the kindness of the Z Fighters seems to reach her.]

WANDA: "I've never… had anyone offer me a second chance before."

GOTEN (brightly, nudging Trunks): "Hey, if my dad says you're okay, then you're okay with me!"

TRUNKS (nodding, though still cautious): "Just… no more reality-warping stuff, okay? That was freaky."

[The tension finally begins to ease as laughter ripples through the group. Even Wanda manages a small smile, the first genuine expression she's had since arriving.]

[Suddenly, Bulma steps out of the Capsule Corp building, carrying a tray of drinks and snacks.]

BULMA (smirking): "Well, if we're going to have another superpowered guest around, we might as well do it right. Welcome to Earth, Wanda. I hope you like snacks."

[Wanda looks at Bulma, surprised by the warmth in her tone, and she gives a hesitant nod.]

WANDA (softly): "Thank you."

[The group gathers around the table, and the atmosphere becomes more relaxed. Wanda sits down awkwardly, clearly not used to this kind of hospitality. Gohan takes a seat beside her, trying to make her feel comfortable.]

GOHAN: "So, Wanda, tell us a bit about yourself. What was it like in your universe?"

[Wanda pauses, collecting her thoughts. She looks around, seeing the curious and open expressions of the Z Fighters. For once, she feels like she's not being judged.]

WANDA (reflectively): "I… wasn't always like this. I had a family, friends, a life that felt real. But then I lost everything. And I did things I'm not proud of to try and get it all back."

[Piccolo nods in understanding.]

PICCOLO: "Sometimes, our greatest battles aren't with others but with ourselves."

KRILLIN (grinning, trying to lighten the mood): "You know, if it helps, we've all died at least once. Some of us more than others."

[The group laughs, and even Wanda can't help but chuckle at the absurdity. The atmosphere becomes even more welcoming, and Wanda feels a warmth she hasn't experienced in years.]

WANDA: "I never imagined I'd find a place like this… after everything I've done."

BULMA (smirking, hands on her hips): "Well, you're stuck with us now. And trust me, we've had worse houseguests."

[Goku suddenly stands up, clapping his hands together.]

GOKU: "Well, since Wanda's gonna be staying here for a while, I think she should train with us!"

[Wanda's eyes widen in surprise.]

WANDA: "Train? You mean… fighting?"

VEGETA (smirking): "Of course. You think we're just going to sit around and sip tea all day? If you're going to stay here, you'd better learn to defend yourself properly."

GOHAN (nodding): "And besides, it's not just about getting stronger. It's about understanding your power, controlling it."

[Wanda looks around at the faces of the Z Fighters, seeing genuine acceptance and determination. For the first time, she feels a spark of hope.]

WANDA (smiling faintly): "I… I'd like that."

BULMA (winking): "Great! But first, you'll need a change of clothes. That outfit's been through enough."

[Wanda laughs, a sound that feels strange but liberating. As the scene fades out, the Z Fighters gather around her, already debating who gets to spar with her first.]

GOKU (grinning widely): "I call first match!"

VEGETA (scowling): "Over my dead body, Kakarot!"

[The camera pulls back, showing the Capsule Corp courtyard filled with laughter and light as Wanda slowly becomes part of this strange, new family. The warmth and acceptance of the Z Fighters offer her a chance at redemption, and for the first time in a long time, Wanda Maximoff feels at home.]

[WANDA AND BULMA BONDING]

[CAPSULE CORP – BULMA'S WORKSHOP – EVENING]

The sun is setting, casting a warm orange glow through the large windows of Bulma's workshop. The room is filled with high-tech gadgets, blueprints scattered across the tables, and machines whirring quietly in the background. Wanda stands in the middle of the room, looking around with a mix of curiosity and awe, her fingers lightly touching some of the advanced technology.

WANDA (softly): "This place… it's incredible. I've never seen anything like it."

[Bulma is at her workbench, tinkering with a small device, but she glances up with a proud smile.]

BULMA: "I like to think I've got a knack for this sort of thing. The technology here is a little more advanced than what you're probably used to, though."

WANDA (nodding, still looking around): "Where I'm from, I was never around this kind of technology. It was always… magic and chaos."

[Bulma sets down her tools and walks over to Wanda, offering her a cup of tea.]

BULMA: "Well, this world has its fair share of magic and chaos too. Trust me, I've seen it all. But there's something about creating something with your own hands that's… grounding, you know?"

[Wanda takes the cup, looking at Bulma thoughtfully.]

WANDA: "I guess that's why I always felt out of place. My powers… they've never been something I could control. They've always been tied to my emotions, and I've hurt so many people because of that."

[Bulma nods, her eyes softening as she leans against the workbench.]

BULMA: "You know, Wanda, I've been around fighters and gods and people who could blow up planets with a flick of their finger. But you… you're different. You've got something that they don't."

WANDA (curious): "And what's that?"

BULMA (smirking): "You've got a choice. A chance to start over. Not many people get that, especially in our line of work."

[Wanda looks down at her hands, the faint glow of red energy flickering around her fingers before fading.]

WANDA: "It's just… I've made so many mistakes. I thought I was doing the right thing, but I ended up causing so much pain."

BULMA (gently): "Everyone makes mistakes, Wanda. But it's what you do after that counts. You have the chance to make things right, to find a new path. It's not going to be easy, but nothing worth doing ever is."

[Wanda takes a sip of her tea, letting Bulma's words sink in. She looks at Bulma, genuinely touched by her kindness.]

WANDA: "You make it sound so simple."

BULMA (chuckling): "It's anything but simple. Trust me, I've dealt with plenty of complications. Being friends with Goku and Vegeta? That's a full-time job all on its own."

[They share a laugh, and for the first time, Wanda feels a bit more at ease. She looks around the workshop again, curiosity shining in her eyes.]

WANDA: "You're incredibly smart, Bulma. I can see why everyone respects you."

BULMA (smirking proudly): "Well, I am a genius. But it wasn't always like this, you know. I've made my share of mistakes too. I've been stubborn, reckless… but I learned from them. And I had people who stood by me even when I messed up."

[Bulma pauses, her expression softening as she looks at Wanda.]

BULMA: "And now you have people who want to stand by you. You're not alone anymore."

[Wanda's eyes glisten with unshed tears, but she quickly blinks them away, trying to keep her composure.]

WANDA (voice trembling): "Thank you. I… I didn't think I'd ever find people who would give me another chance."

[Bulma reaches out and places a hand on Wanda's shoulder.]

BULMA: "You've been given a second chance, Wanda. The real question is, what are you going to do with it?"

[Wanda looks down at her hands again, this time seeing them not as instruments of destruction but as tools for change.]

WANDA (determined): "I want to learn. I want to control my powers and use them to help, not hurt."

BULMA (nodding with approval): "Then you've already taken the first step."

[Bulma turns back to her workbench, picking up a small, intricate device. She hands it to Wanda, who examines it curiously.]

WANDA: "What is this?"

BULMA (grinning): "A little something I've been working on. It's an energy stabilizer. It won't completely control your powers, but it should help you channel them better, at least until you've got a handle on them yourself."

[Wanda looks at the device, stunned by the gesture.]

WANDA: "You made this… for me?"

BULMA (shrugging nonchalantly): "I'm a genius, remember? Besides, I figured you could use a bit of help. We all need it sometimes."

[Wanda smiles, feeling warmth spread through her chest. For so long, she's been alone, but here, in this place, she's beginning to find hope again.]

WANDA: "Thank you, Bulma. For everything."

BULMA (winking): "Don't mention it. Just promise me one thing."

WANDA (curious): "What's that?"

BULMA (grinning): "Next time you're in a fight, make sure you kick some serious butt."

[Wanda laughs, a sound that feels lighter and freer than it has in a long time.]

WANDA: "I'll do my best."

[The two women share a smile, a newfound bond of friendship forming between them. As the scene fades out, we see Bulma returning to her work, while Wanda examines the energy stabilizer with a sense of purpose and determination, ready to take the next step on her journey to redemption.]

[WANDA AND GOKU TALK ABOUT THE BATTLE]

[CAPSULE CORP GARDEN – NIGHT]

The garden is bathed in the soft glow of the moon, and the stars twinkle overhead. It's a calm, peaceful night, a stark contrast to the chaos that had unfolded just hours before. Wanda stands on a small hill overlooking the city, deep in thought, her eyes fixed on the horizon. Her fingers trace over the energy stabilizer device that Bulma gave her, feeling its gentle hum against her skin.

Footsteps crunch on the grass behind her, and she turns to see Goku approaching, hands casually behind his head, wearing his usual easy-going smile.

GOKU: "Mind if I join you?"

WANDA (smiling faintly): "Sure. It's… peaceful here."

[Goku sits down beside her, looking out at the city lights.]

GOKU: "Yeah, it's nice, huh? After everything we've been through, it's good to have moments like this."

[There's a brief silence as they both take in the view. Wanda's expression darkens slightly as she recalls the battle.]

WANDA (softly): "I've hurt so many people, Goku. I've destroyed entire worlds in my search… and yet, you still fought to protect me today. Why?"

GOKU (grinning): "Well, that's just how I am! Besides, I could tell you weren't fighting because you wanted to hurt us. You were just… lost."

WANDA (sighing, looking down): "Lost… that's one way to put it."

[Goku looks at her thoughtfully, sensing there's more she wants to say.]

GOKU: "You mentioned your sons back there. Are they the reason you did all this?"

[Wanda nods, her voice trembling slightly.]

WANDA: "Billy and Tommy. I lost them once, and I thought… if I searched through enough realities, I'd find a way to bring them back. But every time I tried, it only made things worse."

[Goku listens quietly, his eyes serious.]

GOKU: "It must have been hard. But I've learned that sometimes, no matter how strong we are, we can't change certain things."

WANDA (nodding, tears welling up): "I know. I just… I couldn't accept it. And in my desperation, I became the very thing I used to fight against."

[She pauses, collecting herself before speaking again.]

WANDA: "In my world, there were heroes. People like you who would do anything to protect others. There was Captain America, Iron Man, Thor… even my brother, Pietro. They all stood for something, fought for something greater than themselves."

GOKU (eyes lighting up with curiosity): "Wow! They sound really strong! What were they like?"

[Wanda smiles, her gaze distant as she remembers.]

WANDA: "Steve—Captain America—was the bravest man I've ever known. He never gave up, no matter how impossible things seemed. Tony Stark, Iron Man, was brilliant, always one step ahead, always willing to sacrifice himself to save others. Thor was a god, but he learned to care for humanity, to fight for us even when it wasn't his battle."

GOKU (grinning): "They sound like my kind of people! I bet we would've had some amazing fights together."

[Wanda chuckles softly at Goku's enthusiasm.]

WANDA: "Maybe. But it wasn't just about the fighting. They stood for something bigger, something that gave people hope. And I… I lost sight of that."

GOKU (nodding): "Sometimes we all lose our way. But what matters is finding it again. Those heroes sound amazing, and I bet they'd be proud of you for trying to make things right now."

[Wanda looks at him, surprised by his words.]

WANDA: "You really believe that?"

GOKU (smiling warmly): "I do. Everyone makes mistakes, but that doesn't mean we're beyond redemption. You have a chance to be that hero again, Wanda. To fight for something more than just yourself."

[Wanda's eyes shimmer with unshed tears as she looks up at the stars.]

WANDA (whispering): "It's been so long since I felt like I could be that person."

[Goku stands up, offering her his hand.]

GOKU: "Well, you've got us now. And we're not going to let you forget who you really are."

[Wanda takes his hand, standing up beside him, and for the first time in a long while, she feels a sense of lightness.]

WANDA (smiling softly): "Thank you, Goku. For believing in me."

GOKU (grinning): "No problem! Now, how about we grab some food? I'm starving!"

[Wanda laughs, a sound that feels natural and unforced, and the two of them walk back toward Capsule Corp, the night sky glittering above them.]

[BEERUS AND WHIS DISCUSS WANDA'S PRESENCE]

[SACRED WORLD OF THE KAIS – NIGHT]

The Sacred World of the Kais is tranquil and serene, illuminated by the light of distant stars. Beerus and Whis stand on the edge of a cliff overlooking the endless expanse of space. The air is calm, but a faint tension lingers between them, unspoken but undeniable.

Beerus stares off into the distance, arms crossed, his expression thoughtful yet irritated. Whis stands beside him, casually tapping his staff on the ground, a faint smile playing on his lips.

WHIS (lightly): "You seem troubled, Lord Beerus. That's not like you."

BEERUS (scowling): "It's that woman. Wanda Maximoff. Her presence in this universe is… unsettling."

WHIS (amused): "Ah, yes. Wanda Maximoff. A fascinating individual, don't you think?"

BEERUS (glaring at Whis): "I find nothing fascinating about someone who could warp reality itself without any regard for the consequences. Her power rivals that of a God of Destruction, and yet… she's not even using it to its full potential."

[Whis chuckles softly, clearly unperturbed by Beerus's frustration.]

WHIS: "You're not wrong. Her abilities are indeed remarkable. But it's not just raw power that makes her dangerous, is it? It's her emotions. Her pain. That's what drives her."

[Beerus clenches his fists, his aura flaring briefly.]

BEERUS: "And that's precisely why she's so dangerous. Emotions are unpredictable. They can push someone to extremes, make them do things even they didn't think possible. One moment of weakness, and she could tear this universe apart without even realizing it."

WHIS (nodding thoughtfully): "True. But there's another side to emotions, Lord Beerus. They can also lead to great strength, to acts of compassion and redemption. You saw how Goku and the others welcomed her, didn't you?"

BEERUS (grumbling): "Goku is a fool. He's always been too trusting, too willing to see the good in others. It's going to get him killed one day."

[Whis raises an eyebrow, tilting his head slightly.]

WHIS: "And yet, it's that very quality that has allowed him to surpass limits time and time again. It's why he's become so much more than just a mere mortal."

[Beerus falls silent, his gaze shifting to the stars. For a moment, there's a flicker of something softer in his eyes, a hint of contemplation.]

BEERUS (quietly): "Do you think she'll find her place here? In this universe?"

WHIS (smiling): "That depends entirely on her, doesn't it? Redemption isn't a gift—it's something one has to earn. And I believe Wanda is starting to understand that."

[Beerus huffs, clearly still uneasy.]

BEERUS: "She's lucky I didn't erase her the moment I sensed her power. I'm not one for second chances."

WHIS (teasing): "Oh, but you are, Lord Beerus. After all, how many times have you given Goku and Vegeta the benefit of the doubt?"

[Beerus glares at Whis but doesn't respond, unwilling to admit that his angelic attendant might have a point. Instead, he turns back to the sky.]

BEERUS: "I'll be watching her closely. One wrong move, and I'll finish what I started."

WHIS (nodding): "Of course, my lord. But if I may say, perhaps giving her this chance is exactly what this universe needs. After all, every reality could use a little more hope, don't you think?"

[Beerus scoffs but doesn't argue. Instead, he looks out at the stars, his expression unreadable, as if pondering something beyond even his comprehension.]

BEERUS (softly, almost to himself): "We'll see, Whis. We'll see."

[The camera pulls back, revealing the vast expanse of the universe stretching out before them, twinkling with endless possibilities. As the wind gently rustles the trees, Beerus and Whis continue to stand side by side, silent sentinels watching over a universe that has just welcomed one of the most powerful—and most fragile—forces it has ever known.]

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