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Everyone had finally rounded up together, each of them basking in their own victories, and rightfully so. They all fought their hardest and had come out on top in the end.
The Supreme Kai of Time had restrained both Fu and Android 21 in ki rope, preventing the two from trying anything funny.
"Trying to catch the two of you has been a real pain, glad that wait's finally over," Supreme Kai of Time said.
"Aw come on Chronoa, I thought we were buddies?" Fu said.
"Don't call me so casually by my name," Supreme Kai of Time said. "I allowed you some leniency because I thought you'd at least keep the problems to a minimum, but to travel across different timelines to kidnap the friends of strong warriors just to get them to fight in some Planet Wide Battle Royale is where I draw the line."
"Pardon me for being interested in these warriors, besides the girls would have been fine if they just stayed put," Fu said.
"Don't make excuses Fu," Supreme Kai of Time said. "You and your friend there are done with this twisted experiment."
"Don't be so certain Supreme Kai," Android 21 warned. "We're not ones to give up so easily."
"Oh can it with the ominous warning stuff," Supreme Kai of Time said, opening a portal. "I'll personally make sure the two of you are brought to justice."
"See how long that lasts," Fu commented.
Supreme Kai of Time just rolled her eyes as she faced the Z Fighters, "Thank you all for your assistance, I'm sorry you had to go through this."
"It's no trouble, we greatly appreciate this," Kid Gohan said. "We're glad this mess can finally be over."
"Well I'm happy to see you taking responsibility for the problems you've caused," Supreme Kai of Time said.
"Well I..." Kid Gohan took a moment to register her words. "Wait, problems I caused? What does that mean?"
"Well this all started because you performed time travel, which is a violation that's forbidden even among the gods," Supreme Kai of Time said.
"H-hey! It wasn't intentional!" Kid Gohan insisted.
"Intentional or not, you still caused way too much trouble," Supreme Kai of Time said. "Next time, try not to let your curiosity get the better of you." She turned her attention to the other warriors, "That goes for all of you, and some of you are more guilty than others."
"That's a pretty crappy way to talk to the fighters that took care of your problems!" Seventeen said.
"Normally I wouldn't agree with my brother on things, but this time I say he's spot on, you need to cool your jets there little girl," Eighteen warned.
"You two realize she's a Goddess, don't you?" Trunks said.
"Can it sword boy, quite frankly I don't really care all that much about Gods and junk," Seventeen said. "They think they're the greatest thing in the cosmos, always acting high and mighty."
"She's a Goddess! Of course she's high and mighty!" Trunks shouted.
"Don't worry about it Trunks, I'm used to the asinine responses I've heard from mortals," Supreme Kai of Time said.
"You know what, next time you need someone to clean up your mess, don't bother asking us!" Seventeen shouted.
"Um, I never once came to you," Supreme Kai of Time stated. "I actually helped you out, if anything you all owe me."
"H-hey! We don't owe you crap!" Seventeen shouted. "None of us asked for your help! We would have had that under control!"
"Really? Because with Broly in his Super Saiyan 4 form, I highly doubted any of you would have survived, especially with the other Broly down from an injury," Supreme Kai of Time said.
"Speaking of that Broly, should we go check on him?" Kid Gohan asked.
"Don't worry, he'll be fine," Pan said. "I gave him a Senzu Bean."
Just seconds later, Broly, the good one, the only one still standing, made his way over to the group, being joined by Cheelai.
"Hey Broly, glad you're doing better," S Goku said.
Broly seemed to notice something odd within this group, "There are two Gokus."
"There's also two Vegetas," Pan said, gesturing to both Princes. "And two Gohans." She gestured to the two different versions of her father.
"Hey Broly, glad you're alright," Kid Gohan said.
"You looked pretty badly hurt before, a lesser person would probably be dead," Adult Gohan said.
"Well Broly's no lesser person as you can see," Cheelai said. "He's the ultimate being, far as I'm concerned."
"So, what's your relation to Broly?" Kid Gohan asked.
"You his girlfriend or something?" Pan asked.
"Girlfriend...man what's gonna happen when you two decide to have kids," Seventeen said. "I mean, given the size of that guy, he must have an even bigger-"
Both Kid Gohan and Eighteen were quick to shut the annoying Android up with double bonk to his head, knocking him for a loop.
"Don't ask questions like that!" Eighteen angrily shouted.
"Yeah that's very awkward!" Kid Gohan shouted.
While the two continued to scold Seventeen, who pretty much paid them little mind, Cheelai decided to explain things before they continued to get awkward.
"Broly isn't my 'boyfriend' per say, he's just a friend of mine that I and another friend live with so he's not lonely," Cheelai said. "He's just a friend that me and Lemo care about very much." She looked around for a moment, "Speaking of whom, did Lemo not come?"
"It seemed dangerous, so I went alone," Broly said. "Lemo is back home, he is waiting for us."
"Right, and he won't have to wait much longer, I'm about to send all of you home," Supreme Kai of Time said. "Just as soon as I open up the portals."
"Wait hold on, can't we stay here a bit longer?" Pan said. "I mean, I'd like to get to know this Gohan a bit more, and the other Gohan, and Cabba!"
"Yeah, I'd like to get to see more of the girl who my daughter is gonna grow up to be," Adult Gohan said. "And I'm pretty certain that Vegeta wants to get to know the girl who his daughter will grow up to be as well."
"Come to think of it, she looks a lot like how Bulma looked the first time I met her," S Goku said.
"Oh yeah, you got a point there other me," Z Goku said.
S Vegeta took a good look at Bulla, making the comparisons, "She does resemble her mother quite a bit, Bulma will be quite pleased in several years time, more so than she is now."
"I myself am quite curious about these other Saiyans," GT Vegeta said, gesturing to the Universe 6 Saiyans. "I wish to know more about Universe 6."
"Looks, I need to get everyone home now, the timeline's already getting all screwy as it is and I have a lot of work to do when I get back to make sure there's no consequence," Supreme Kai of Time said.
"What consequence? How can this affect the timeline anymore than it has?" Seventeen asked.
"In case you haven't realized, warriors from SEVERAL other timelines came along to this place, it's one big twisted loop and if I don't fix it, the timestream might be destroyed!" Supreme Kai of Time said. "A good chunk of problems came to be because of Time Travel, namely the Goku Black situation that at one point threatened a multiverse of timelines! If a villain becomes powerful enough, even time can't stop it, and if the streams weaken, then there's no telling what damage could be done! Some villains might gain the ability to mess with time so badly that it won't just create a separate timeline, rather it can change your past!" Chronoa then gestured to The Android twins, "They might not be the nice Androids you know, one slip up in the past and they can go right back to being evil!"
Trunks decided to speak up, "Point is that, much as you'd probably like to spend more time with each other, Supreme Kai of Time has a valid point, if we stick around much longer, we might be running a great risk. She has a lot of fixing up to do, including fixing and erasing certain timelines."
"Wait, you can erase timelines?" Cabba asked.
"Theoretically, yes, I can do away with some timelines, if I wanted to, I can do away with a good chunk of you," Supreme Kai of Time then snapped her fingers. "Just like that."
"Of course, she would never do that," Trunks quickly interjected, hoping to ease whatever worries the others had, and potentially avoid another fight if any of them considered her a threat. "If she wanted to, she would have done so already, so none of you have anything to worry about."
"Well I would prefer if she didn't say such things," Pan said. "Because now knowing someone like her exists just creeps me out."
"As it should do," Supreme Kai of Time said with a toothy grin. "Now let's get you all home. We'll start with the Grand Tour timeline."
"Grand Tour timeline?" S Goku asked.
"The one where those two girls and that Vegeta are from," Supreme Kai of Time said, gesturing to Pan, Bulla and GT Vegeta. "I named it Grand Tour because that's when some key differences in their world happened, when Goku, Pan and Trunks traveled Across Universe 7 in search of the Black Star Dragon Balls."
"What exactly are the Black Star Dragon Balls?" Kid Gohan asked. "Are they in all the timelines? Or just there's?"
"Theoretically, they might be in all the timelines," Supreme Kai of Time said. "But I wouldn't worry about it too much, just make sure they're never used if found, they can be quite dangerous."
"Making a wish on them will cause the planet to explode if the Dragon Balls aren't brought back in one year," Pan said. "And like the Kai girl said, they travel across the Universe."
"That's...very frightening," Kid Gohan said, making a note to check if any Black Star Dragon Ball in his world is somewhere safe.
"Exactly, remember The Dragon Balls aren't toys, technically they shouldn't really be used that much, so be mindful of how often you use them and don't rely on them too much," Supreme Kai of Time said.
"Or at least be ready for the consequences," GT Vegeta said. "Keep up your strength, you're all going to need it soon."
"Hey I don't need a reason to get stronger, I just like the challenge of it," S Goku said.
"Same here!" Z Goku agreed. "I'll keep fighting until I surpass my limits!"
"You still have quite a few limits to go through, but you'll get there," S Goku said. "After all, you're me."
"Done complimenting yourself?" Supreme Kai of Time said. "If so then say your good-byes."
"You're in a hurry, aren't you?" Eighteen stated.
"Well duh, did you not hear me before? I have a lot of work to do so I can maintain what little balance their is, unless you want me to just erase your timelines, because I'll do it!" Supreme Kai of Time Emphatically stated.
"Ugh, fine, pain in the ass," Eighteen said.
Supreme Kai of Time rolled her eyes as she opened up some portals, "Alright, this is the portal to the Grand Tour Timeline, so Pan, Bulla and the short hair Vegeta all take this portal."
"Well, guess we gotta obey the Goddess girl," Bulla said, then turned her attention to the Universe 6 Saiyans, more notably the only male in the group. "Bye Cabba, thanks again for coming to save me."
"It was no trouble," Cabba said, then found himself in a hug.
"Well it was still sweet of you, thanks," Bulla said.
Both Vegetas had different reactions to this, S Vegeta wasn't too bothered, not because this Bulla isn't his daughter, because different timeline or not, he cares equally about his children, but because he trusts Cabba near his daughter. GT Vegeta however, barely knew this kid and did not fully trust him near his daughter.
Cabba nervously returned the hug, though it didn't help that he could pretty much feel GT Vegeta's angry gaze. The last thing he wanted was for Vegeta to go into protective father mode.
Bulla did pull away and turned to Caulifla and Kale, "Thank you two as well, for helping to rescue me and for keeping Pan safe."
"It was a pleasure seeing you again, we're happy you're safe," Kale said.
"I was just in it for a good fight," Caulifla bluntly stated.
"Wow she's really cool," Z Goku said. "She reminds me of myself in a way."
"Ugh, would you stop comparing me to you...wait which Goku are you again?" Caulifla asked.
"Uh...the Goku that doesn't have blue hair," Z Goku said.
"Well still, knock that off!" Caulifla said. "I'm not like you, I'm better! I'm still out to prove that I'm the strongest Saiyan in existence!"
"Wow, you're so driven, I really respect that in a warrior," Z Goku said.
"Just like me!" S Goku added.
"We get it!" S Vegeta shouted. "You're so full of yourself!"
"Honestly, didn't realize how narcissistic you could be Kakarot, it's kind of strange," GT Vegeta said.
"Hey don't use words I don't understand," Z Goku said.
"Yeah, it's confusing," S Goku said, getting an eye roll from both Vegetas.
Bulla turned her attention toward Videl and Cheelai, "Well girls, despite how scary this whole thing was, it was great meeting you both, and we did have a fun little adventure."
"I'm not sure if I would use the term 'fun' to describe it," Cheelai said.
"I would," Videl said. "I kind of liked beating the crap out of some of those soldiers, this whole thing just made me want to get stronger!"
"You have the heart of a Saiyan," Bulla said, to which she had to realize something. She turned to her father, "Hey dad? Is it too late for me to start training?"
That took GT Vegeta by surprise, "Well, no, but I was under the impression you had no desire to fight."
"Well I don't, I'd rather be at a mall rather than a battlefield," Bulla admitted. "But, I didn't like feeling helpless. If it were Trunks this never would have happened, I don't like the idea that the daughter of a Proud Prince, the Granddaughter of the King of a race of super warriors had to be a helpless damsel in distress. In a way, it hurts my pride as Saiyan Royalty."
GT Vegeta was surprised by his daughter's words, yet he was also proud. While he had accepted the idea of his daughter basically taking after her mother in the lack of fighting department, he would not pass up the opportunity to teach his daughter everything he knows, even if it's just for self-defense rather than the thrill of a fight.
"If you desire training, I shall grant you that honor, but it won't be easy," GT Vegeta said.
"I think I can handle it," Bulla said, winking a bit.
"I know you can," Vegeta said with a smirk. "I always believed your mother would make a fine Saiyan warrior, she has the drive of one. If you apply that, you'll do well."
"And I'll help you turn Super Saiyan," Pan said. "We'll be two powerful Saiyan Girls, just like Caulifla and Kale!"
"Got a lot of work to do if you want to get anywhere close to my level," Caulifla boasted.
"I think they have potential," Cabba said. "They can probably reach Blue as well."
"Wonder what I'd look like as Blue? My hair's already blue," Bulla said.
"It'd just be really spikey," Pan said.
"Yeah, it'd be kind of weird..." Bulla said. "Well, if Cabba thinks I can do it, then I'll definitely go for it!"
"So will I," Pan said, then turned her attention to Cabba. "I won't let you down Cabba."
"You've made great progress already, I don't have any doubts that you'll go much further," Cabba said.
Pan pulled Cabba into one last hug, "I'm really gonna miss you, I hope there's a way for us to see each other again."
"Hey, don't count it out," Cabba said. "I mean it worked out today didn't it?"
"Good point," Pan said, pulling away, gazing into Cabba's eyes. "I really appreciate you helping, you're an amazing guy Cabba."
Cabba started chuckling nervously, it didn't help that he could hear Caulifla and Seventeen chuckling nearby.
"Wow Cabba, you're really popular with the girls lately," Caulifla teased. "Which one are you gonna go for?"
"Who says he has to choose?" Seventeen said, then found himself on the receiving end of some angry glares, especially from both Gohans and both Vegetas.
"Don't make me tear you apart!" both Vegetas warned, then briefly glanced at each other.
"Ha, you two are pretty alike too," Z Goku said.
S Vegeta rolled his eyes, "Of course, if my daughter were to pick a suitor, then a warrior Cabba would be a logical choice."
"I don't know, a guy like him would be better for my daughter," Adult Gohan said.
"What about this guy makes him worthy?" GT Vegeta asked, glancing at a now blushing Cabba. "He doesn't look like much."
"Don't let that fool you, he's a promising young warrior, a fine example of The Saiyan Race," S Vegeta said.
Cabba looked quite honored, "Wow, thank you Master!"
"Stop calling me that!" S Vegeta demanded.
"Well if my father has faith in him, then he must be something special," Trunks said, glancing towards Cabba. "Though who would you choose? My master's daughter? Or my little sister?"
"Can I decide another time maybe?" Cabba said, still trying to hide his blush. "They're just friends after all. I don't even know if I'll get to see either of them again."
"What about the ones from your timeline?" Cheelai asked.
"The ones in my timeline are infants, so it would be a while before they become the Pan and Bulla I know, and even then it's not a guarantee that they'll have the exact same personalities," Cabba said.
"Yeah that's certainly not a guarantee," Trunks said. "Even mother has said that the me I met in your timeline is different than how I am now. Of course that's a good thing, it meant he didn't have to struggle growing up, between The Androids and Goku Black, growing up in my timeline has been very difficult."
"Who's Goku Black?" Bulla asked.
"Someone you might not have to worry about," Trunks said. "I mean if you have to ask then it hasn't happened yet and hopefully never will. Just keep a lookout for someone named Zamasu."
"We'll keep that in mind," GT Vegeta said. "It was good seeing you again son, looks like you've been training a lot. While you endured many hardships, I'm proud to know it only made you stronger, keep up the good work son."
"Thank you father," Trunks said, bowing to the Prince.
"Wow, this Trunks is so cool!" Pan said. "He's even got a sword, he must be one badass fighter!"
"Yeah, he does look cool. Man why is this version of my brother cooler than the nerdy one I have?" Bulla asked. "He can barely fight anymore, he spends his time running grandpa's organization."
"Hey that's not a bad thing," Trunks insisted. "I wish I had the chance to have a life like that. Though I never imagined myself as head of Capsule Corp."
"Why wouldn't you?" Mai asked. "You enjoy tech, do you not?"
"Well yeah, I guess," Trunks said, rubbing his head somewhat bashfully. "But it's still hard for me to imagine."
"You're a smart kid, have some confidence in yourself, you're my son after all, you're genetically bred to be the best at everything," S Vegeta said.
"I guess so," Trunks said.
"Don't guess!" S Vegeta scolded. "Dammit son, show some pride! You're Saiyan Royalty!"
"Uh, yes, father!" Trunks said, bowing to the other version of Vegeta. "I'll keep what you said in mind."
"You better," S Vegeta warned. "No son of mine settles for second best."
"Wrap it up!" Supreme Kai of Time ordered.
Pan rolled her eyes in annoyance and then turned to the two Gohans. "Kind of wish I got to know the other version of Papa here, though you don't seem different than the one I have back home. I take it you're a scholar?"
"Yeah, I assist teachers in their work, it's pretty fun," Adult Gohan said. "I still can't believe you're who my daughter's going to be. You really take after your mother and your grandmother."
Bulla turned to Videl, then back to Pan, "He's not wrong, you two look quite similar, especially when you scowl."
"Hey!" Both Pan and Videl shouted, then looked at each other curiously.
"Don't count yourself out son," S Goku said. "She has your eyes as well."
"Well she pulls it off better than I could," Adult Gohan sheepishly admitted. "Keep up the good work Pan, even if I don't know this version of you, you're still my daughter, and I'm very proud of you."
"Aw, thanks Papa," Pan said, hugging the slightly younger version of her father.
"Anytime kiddo," Adult Gohan said, returning the hug. "Remember to always mind your mother and your grandparents."
"I will," Pan said, breaking away from the hug. She then turned to the younger Gohan. "We make a great team you and I."
"Yeah, we do," Kid Gohan said. "So who taught you to fight?"
"Grandpa Goku trained me at first, I also trained a little with Uncle Goten...wait does he exist yet?" Pan asked.
"He was just born, happy to know he helped with your training," Kid Gohan said.
"I also learned a little from Grandpa Hercule, but there was only so much he could teach me," Pan said. "Even mama and papa taught me some moves, my dad taught me some ki attacks and my mom taught me some of her own martial arts she learned when she was my age."
"Well it sounds like you had an easier time learning than I did, I had to spend half a year alone on an island full of dangerous beasts as the first part of my training," Kid Gohan said. "Not very fun."
"Yeah, the papa of my time told me about how Mr. Piccolo used to train you," Pan said. "Still wish I could have trained more with Grandpa Goku, but he spent a lot of time training someone named Uub," Pan said. "Apparently he's the reincarnation of Majin Buu, the evil one at least."
"Evil?" Kid Gohan thought, then remembered that Majin Buu did split into two. The other Buu went to live on Supreme Kai's world, under his watchful eye. Granted he wasn't too much trouble and did come back to Earth for regular visits so it turned out well so far. "Well that's interesting to know, maybe we'll get another strong ally."
"Yeah, he's probably the strongest human in existence, even more so than Krillin," Pan said. "But I'm pretty sure you're all way past Krillin's level so I guess it's not the best measuring stick, but he can probably keep up with all of you with the right training."
"Sure sounds like it," Kid Gohan said, then noticed Supreme Kai of Time impatiently tapping her foot. "I should let you go now."
Pan nodded, "Right, that girl's getting cranky."
"I heard that!" Supreme Kai of Time warned.
Pan hugged Kid Gohan good-bye, "I'll miss you." She leaned in to whisper, "Also, sorry about the panties."
"Don't worry about it, they're not uncomfortable at least," Kid Gohan said. "Just please don't tell anyone."
"I won't," Pan said, breaking off the hug and then turned toward the kid version of Videl, "Bye mom, er I mean Videl, wish we could have talked more."
"Sure, bye Pan," Videl said, still weirded out by seeing what's supposed to be hers and Gohan's daughter.
With that, GT Vegeta, Pan and Bulla stepped through the portal, back into the GT Timeline, leaving two more timelines to go.
"Next, the ones who belong to the timeline that Kid version of Gohan is from," Supreme Kai of Time said, opening the portal.
"Guess that's us," Kid Gohan said, turning his attention to the others. "Well other dad, Vegeta, it was great seeing you two again, especially your cool Fusion."
"If you thought Vegito was cool, just wait til you see Gogeta," S Goku said.
"I am not ever doing that stupid Fusion dance again so he will not be seeing Gogeta!" S Vegeta shouted.
"What exactly is the Fusion Dance?" Seventeen asked.
"A dance made by the Metamorians," S Goku said, getting into the stance. "You start like this, with your arms out," He then started moving and rotating his arms, "Then turn like this and say 'Fu'..." He stuck his arms to the other side, "Then you say 'Sion'," Then finished the dance, "And end by saying 'HA!" He got back into a standing position. "It only works if you have the same power level and it needs to be done in perfect symmetry, otherwise it won't work. It only lasts thirty minutes and you'll feel drained of energy once it expires, so keep that in mind. You'll need about an hour to fuse again after you defuse."
"What the hell kind of technique is that!?" Videl asked. "That looks so stupid!"
"I'm with the girl, there's no way in hell I'm ever doing something like that," Seventeens aid.
"Hey you never know, it could be useful," S Goku said. "Maybe one day you and Eighteen will need a power boost and you can do that dance to get stronger."
"Hell no!" Eighteen said. "I'd rather die!"
"Vegeta thought that way too, but he knew that if he didn't, everyone he knew and loved would die, including his wife and newborn daughter," S Goku said.
"Sure, rub that in why don't you?" Vegeta replied.
"We'll keep that in mind just in case, but with any luck we can just borrow those Potara Earrings I heard about," Kid Gohan said.
"Hey we're friends with The Supreme Kai, why not go for it?" Seventeen suggested.
"Speaking of which," Supreme Kai of Time turned to Caulifla and Kale. "Don't forget to give me my earrings back."
"Hey it's not like I was gonna pawn them off or something," Caulifla said, turning her head away to which Cabba found slightly suspicious.
"Oh right, Kefla looked cool too," Kid Gohan said. "Caulifla and Kale continue to show how strong they are, and Cabba did well too. Really hope to see you three again sometime."
"Look for us in your timeline, I'm sure we'd be happy to see you too," Cabba said.
"Don't count on it," Caulifla said. "I wasn't the friendliest at the time, and I hadn't even met Kale yet."
"I don't like talking about my earlier days very much, I don't think you'll like what you find," Kale said. "Maybe wait a few years."
"Well I'll still look forward to seeing you three," Kid Gohan said. "Hopefully you won't be much different, maybe we'll be friends."
"Hey if you stay how you are, like how that Gohan is," Cabba gestured to the Adult Gohan, "Then we'll still get along quite well."
"Hey grow up to be as good looking as that Gohan, then I'll happily offer to have your children, if you know what I mean," Caulifla said, winking at the kid.
"Hehe, yeah, sure Caulifla," Kid Gohan said, awkwardly looking away, this conversation slightly annoying Eighteen.
"Go, now," Eighteen warned.
"Wow, fine, jealous," Caulifla said. "Maybe you need a man of your own."
"Or half a man," Seventeen joked.
Eighteen rolled her eyes, "Not in my timeline..."
Adult Gohan turned his attention to his kid self, "Never a dull moment, is there?"
"Guess not, our life is pretty crazy," Kid Gohan said.
"Yeah, but it's important to make the most of it," Adult Gohan said. "Looks like you're well on your way to being both a great scholar and a great fighter, I'm still struggling with the latter."
"You have your priorities," Kid Gohan said. "If it were up to me, there would be no more fighting, aside from competition. I'm not entering any Tournaments to better myself, but I still like a good spar once in a while. Great way to make friends."
"It is, good for bonding too," Adult Gohan said.
"And boasting that you're better than someone," Seventeen added, earning a glare from Eighteen.
"You're so damn immature half the time," Eighteen said, then turned to Adult Gohan. "Really hope my brother matured up in your timeline."
"He seems pretty mature to me, levelheaded too," Adult Gohan said.
"Hey, I'm plenty levelheaded!" Seventeen insisted.
"Thick headed it more I like it," Eighteen said, much to Seventeen's annoyance.
Adult Gohan focused back on his kid self, "I'm still amazed at how close the three of you had become, I'm kind of jealous. The Seventeen and Eighteen of my timeline aren't that close, I mean Eighteen's pretty nice to me and Seventeen doesn't seem to dislike me, but that's still nothing compared to what you have."
"Well I just got lucky, that's all," Kid Gohan said. "Of course, you've got it pretty well yourself, a pretty wife and a lovely daughter."
"Got me there," Adult Gohan said, then rubbed his younger self's head. "It's been nice seeing you again, keep getting stronger, and smarter too."
"You too older me," Kid Gohan said. "One day, I'm going to surpass you."
"You can try," Adult Gohan said with a smirk. "By the way...what's with the tail?"
Kid Gohan looked behind him and the wiggling appendage, "Long story. Though it won't come off, so I gotta control my Great Ape form."
"Just do a lot of mental training," Vegeta said. "It'll take some time, but you'll get the hang of it. If anything ask Piccolo for his assistance."
"See ya Cheelai," Videl said. "For the record, I'm sorry for accusing you of being a crook."
"It's fine, I can understand why you would think that, I'd probably make that mistake as well," Cheelai said. "Get home safely."
"Will do, and thanks for saving me," Videl said.
"No problem," Cheelai said, then turned to Kid Gohan. "Thanks for the assistance kid. And try to keep your clothes on please."
"Heh...right, sorry if that seemed awkward for you," Kid Gohan said.
"Hey you looked damn fine to me," Caulifla bluntly stated.
"That's it!" Eighteen looked ready to attack but Kid Gohan was quick to block her path.
"Easy Eighteen, don't let her get to you, she's just saying that to annoy you," Kid Gohan said, and slightly glared at Caulifla. "And to be creepy."
"You know you like it," Caulifla said.
Eighteen turned away in annoyance, muttering a bit as she went back to where she just was, "I swear I'm gonna destroy that bitch."
"Bye other me, keep getting stronger!" Z Goku said.
"You too other me!" S Goku said.
Supreme Kai of Time opened a portal to their Earth as each of them walked through one by one. Z Goku was the first, then The Androids. Gohan followed afterwards doing one last wave good-bye and Sixteen right after. Before passing through the portal, he took one last glance at Android 21, the woman who claimed to be his mother. He had to figure out what truth there was to that, if there was any at all.
After they all went through, Supreme Kai of Time turned to the rest, "Better get you each back to your own planets and Universe." She opened four portals, "This one's for Universe 6's Planet Sadala, this one's for Universe 7's Planetoid Vampa, this one's for Universe 7's present day Earth and that one's for Universe 7's Future Earth."
"Are we really never going to see our friends again?" Cabba asked.
"Well I wouldn't stay that," Supreme Kai of Time said with a smirk. "As long as you're willing to return a few...favors for me."
"What are you horny or something?" Caulifla asked.
Supreme Kai of Time's eye twitched a little, "GO!"
With that everyone started making their way to their respective portals after bidding good-bye to each other, leaving Supreme Kai of Time to think certain things over. She did need assistance and perhaps she can get some assistance in the form of a few willing volunteers.
Back in Z Earth, Gohan was finally back at his house with Videl and his family. Chi-Chi was of course thrilled to see that he was safe.
"My little boy! You're back safe and sound!" Chi-Chi screamed in joy.
"Yeah, of course I am," Gohan said.
"Oh, you look different too," Chi-Chi said, taking notice of her son's clothes. "I don't remember you wearing that, but you really pull it off Gohan."
"Thanks, it was a gift from my daughter," Gohan said, much to Chi-Chi's confusion.
"Huh? Your daughter?" Chi-Chi asked.
"Yeah, from the future," Kid Gohan said. "It's a long story, and I'll be happy to tell you, we saw some pretty amazing things."
"Oh sure, come on inside, I made some food in case-" Chi-Chi then felt a gust of wind as her husband ran by in top speed.
"Whoo! Thanks Chi-Chi! I'm starving!" Goku shouted as he went inside and started chowing down.
"Save some for Gohan!" Chi-Chi shouted, then turned back to her son. "So, a daughter, is she cute?"
"Very cute, she's the most adorable girl I've seen, and she helped me out when my clothes got damaged," Gohan said.
"That was very nice of her, now come on insi-" Chi-Chi then noticed Videl standing nearby. "Who's she?"
"That's Videl, the girl I had to rescue," Gohan said.
"Barely," Videl said. "Your friends did more of the work."
"Be nice kid," Eighteen said. "It was Gohan's idea to save you after all."
"Well whatever, can I just go home now? I'm really tired and I just want to take a nap," Videl said.
"I can take you home," Gohan offered, then felt his stomach growling, much to his embarrassment. "Odd timing."
"I'l take her," Eighteen offered. "You should go eat, you did great today Gohan."
"Thanks," Gohan said, then turned to Videl. "Get home safely."
"Hmph, yeah sure," Videl said, turning away. "Let's go Lazuli."
"It's Eighteen," the blonde Cyborg corrected, then turned to Gohan. "I'll be back soon."
"I'll be waiting," Gohan said as Eighteen went to bring the tomboy home.
"So...she's cute, ever think about having a girlfriend Gohan?" Chi-Chi asked.
"Mom..." Gohan said in embarrassment.
"Alright, I won't push it, but she's really cute, I hope you consider it," Chi-Chi said as she went inside.
"She's not far off," Seventeen said. "Isn't Videl supposed to be your wife in another timeline?"
"She is, but...what if I fall in love with someone else?" Gohan asked.
"Like my sister?" Seventeen said, much to Gohan's shock.
"Wait, what!?" Gohan replied.
"I know you have a crush on my sister, it was so obvious," Seventeen said. "You'd have to be an idiot not to notice."
"Uh, let's say I did...you wouldn't be mad?" Gohan asked.
"Of course not, annoying as you are, you're still one of my closest friends, I trust you with my sister, a lot more than I would those human friends of yours that seem to be attracted to her, like that bald monk and that playboy with the scar on his face," Seventeen explained.
"Well, I appreciate that," Gohan said, then turned to Sixteen, who seemed kind of confused. "Uh, Sixteen? you ok there big buddy?"
"I am fine," Sixteen said. "I just have a lot on my mind."
"Is this about Android 21 being your mother?" Gohan asked.
"Hm..." Sixteen replied, an answer that wasn't too satisfying for either Seventeen or Gohan, but they went with it.
"Well if you need someone to confide in, we're here for you," Gohan said.
"Yeah, what Gohan said," Seventeen said. "Anyway let's get you to Capsule Corp, you look like shit. We'll get Bulma to fix you up."
"Right..." Sixteen replied and joined Seventeen on the flight to Capsule Corp.
Gohan went inside, ready to relax after all that fighting, and figure out what's to come in the future.
At Videl's house, Eighteen had dropped the girl off, leaving her to herself. "There you go kid."
"Thanks...and also, I do appreciate you and your friends coming to get me," Videl said. "I gotta admit, that was really freaking scary."
"No shame in feeling fear, it's what you do with it," Eighteen said. "You handled yourself pretty well."
"Thanks, and you can really kick ass," Videl said. "Kind of want to be as strong as you someday, uh, you think you could ever train me?"
That surprised Eighteen, she never considered the idea of training someone, especially not her only rival to Gohan's affection. But at the same time, maybe it could be fun, Gohan mentioned training and sparring as a good bonding moment, and maybe she could use a little more girl time. She loved Gohan and her brother, and they both mean the world to her, but she needed some female bonding, aside from Chi-Chi and Bulma.
"Alright, you got it kid," Eighteen said.
"Sweet," Videl looked excited to get some intense training. Then suddenly she started acting uncharacteristically meek. "Uh, one more thing..."
"What is it?" Eighteen asked.
"Uh...about that guy with the black hair, he's your brother right?" Videl asked, gaining Eighteen's curiosity.
"Yeah, he is. Seventeen's my twin brother," Eighteen said.
"Is he...single?" Videl asked, a huge blush forming on her face.
Eighteen couldn't believe what she had heard, this girl actually had a crush on her brother, she can't remember the last time a girl had a crush on her brother. "Uh, yeah, he is...why?"
"Just wondering," Videl said, twirling her hair a bit.
This weirded Eighteen out, this girl was now acting well, girly. She was not ready to pry into this just yet. "Well, see you later then."
With that Eighteen took off, the idea of the girl she briefly considered her romantic rival now having a crush on her brother.
"Well, that makes it easier for me, better make sure Gohan knows to stick with me though," Eighteen said, flying back home.
Of course, as time passed, things started to settle. Bulma had fixed up Sixteen and he was fully functional again, and slightly stronger after an upgrade. The Androids and the Son Family were enjoying their evening together, especially the food Chi-Chi prepared, of course The Androids barely ate anything.
Nighttime came and everyone went to sleep, though Gohan laid awake in his bed, still thinking things over. His tail, wondering where Frieza was, wondering if Goku Black was still out there, wondering what else could happen, even wondering when he'll see his friends again.
"Gohan?" Eighteen said, peeking into his room. "You doing alright?"
"Hi Eighteen, I'm fine, just can't sleep yet," Gohan said.
Eighteen slowly walked inside, kneeling by Gohan's bed, "Quite a day huh?"
"Tell me about, I just have more questions than answers after all this," Gohan said. "This future is so unpredictable, even with all the Time Travel."
"Yeah, really makes it seem pointless to travel time at all if you're still left with a sea of enigmas," Eighteen said, then stroked Gohan's hair. "We'll get through it together though."
"Thanks Eighteen," Gohan said. Suddenly he felt a nice kiss from the cyborg, taking him by surprise. While he and Eighteen made it no secret they liked each other, she still rarely displayed affection, due to how young he still was. Then again, Eighteen was young herself and Gohan was very mature for his age, thanks to him being part Saiyan.
Eighteen released her kiss, stroking Gohan's face, "No problem Gohan. One thing I know for sure is that you grow up to by quite a handsome man, and I can't wait till that handsome man is in my arms...or rather, I'm in his."
"I can't wait for that either," Gohan said. "Also...if we do have a baby, and it's a girl, can we name her Pan?"
Eighteen nodded her head, "Of course, and she'll be just as great as the one in the future." She laid down next to Gohan positioning herself to be at his eye level. "I love you Gohan."
"Yeah, I love you too Eighteen," Gohan replied.
The two kissed once again, putting aside everything and just relishing in each other's company.
Of course there would be some big changes, for in the depths of space, Frieza is seen looking through his space ship, eyeing a planet he had just conquered.
"I need more training, no one on that planet was a challenge enough for me," Freiza said.
"It's almost unlikely we'll find anyone that strong in the Universe," Sorbet said.
"Don't give me that attitude!" Frieza scolded. "Just find me more planets to test my abilities!"
"Y-yessir!" Sorbet said, Frieza taking a sigh of annoyance.
"It's quite frustrating, isn't it?" a voice said, one similar to Goku's, but more ominous. "To not find someone worthy of our time."
"What do you want this time Black?" Frieza asked. "You wish to spar again? Haven't you realized how far I've come since the first time you so rudely showed up on my ship?"
"Hey I have the same goals as you Lord Frieza," Black said. "I too wish to excel to the next level."
"You wish to excel, yet you use the stolen body of the Saiyan Goku, couldn't you have picked a better host?" Frieza asked.
"I know it sounds strange, for a God to use a lowly mortal's body," Black said, checking his ki. "But this energy is insurmountable, this is the power of the mortal who defeated a demon that destroyed the Gods."
"You mean Majin Buu..." Frieza said, thinking to himself. "Even I find that feat quite incredible, still how he was able to do so is beyond even me."
"We both have the same goal, to destroy the Saiyan Goku, and to rule over all life," Black said. "So I think it's time we finally showed a little trust to a certain ally."
Both of them turned their attention to the jar that had Zamasu sealed inside. Frieza refused to let him out one point, knowing he was immortal and thus, would be hard to take down if he were to betray him. But perhaps it's time Frieza took that chance. He's gotten much stronger, maybe he can keep Zamasu in his place if he plays his cards right.
"Very well...let's find another planet to do this however, I'd rather not accidentally destroy my ship or lose any more men, not until I have plenty of reserves," Frieza said.
At the time next in Conton City, a portal had just opened, revealing the Universe 6 Saiyan Cabba, looking around in confusion.
"That's odd, where am I?" Cabba wondered.
"You're in the Time Nest," the familiar voice of Chronoa said. Cabba turned and saw the Supreme Kai of Time, standing with an owl on her shoulder and Trunks beside her, only this Trunks seemed to have a long trench coat.
"Hello Cabba, welcome to Conton City," Trunks said. "We have a few tasks that we'd like you and your partner to attend to."
"New partner? What new partner?" Cabba asked.
"Yoo-hoo! Cabba!" The Saiyan turned to see Pan standing nearby. "Hey buddy, guess which awesome pair is gonna save the timeline?"
Cabba looked surprised, and then relieved to know he can once again see his friend, then turned to Trunks and the Supreme Kai of Time.
"What would you like us to do?" Cabba asked.
Back in The Z Timeline of Universe 10, Gohan was back on Zamasu's planet, with Seventeen and Eighteen nearby.
"You ready for your training mortal?" Zamasu asked.
Gohan bowed to the Supreme Kai, "Yes, Lord Zamasu."
The North Kai had smirked, getting into position, "Well then, come at me."
Thus began the potential beginnings of new adventures, of training and time travel. Who the first to obtain maximum would be is the competition that all of them would be put through and soon, only the strong few would come out on top. A battle which the Z-Warriors were destined to win, but even destiny is tricky.
It's time to see how these warriors decide their own future.