Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Dark Tide: Shadow Saiyan ❯ The Shadow Saiyan ( Chapter 6 )

A/N:  I would like to thank everyone who reviewed the latest chapter of Dark Tide: Shadow Saiyan.  I would also like to apologize for the amount of time that will have passed before this sixth chapter will be posted.  I have just gone through mid-terms and my computer at home as decided to stop working correctly.  If you have any questions, please e-mail me or leave them in the review.  For anybody having problems locating this story at FF.net, I also have it posted at Mediaminer.org under the name, Shadow Emperor.  Thank you. - Shadow Kage Chapter Six: The Shadow Saiyan Shadow was nervous and he knew he had a right to be.  He was about to be in the worst battle of his life time and the odds were stacked heavily against him.  But that never stopped him before, or was it going to stop him now, but before he left for battle, if he were to die, then he would leave behind something to remember him by.  Teleporting to Lime’s location he grabbed her and teleported to the Planet of the Kai’s. “Lime, take this and give it to our child.  I fear I may finally die and if that is the case, then you shall only be safe in one of the other quadrants.  This is the Katana of the Mythical Shadow Saiyan, Kumori of the Moon Clan.  I am his descendant; however I am not strongest to defeat Kakonorot and Kakarot.  That is why you must stay hidden and train our child to the maximum.  I am going to summon an Eternal Dragon using what the Namek’s called the Forbidden Dragon Ball’s, because they will only become active again after one hundred years.  They are also known as the Shadow Dragon Ball’s.  Promise me Lime, that you will not attack Kakonorot or Kakarot,” said Shadow. “I promise Shadow,” said Lime as the two succumbed to passion. Twelve Hours Later “Supreme Kai, take me to the Shadow Dragon Ball’s,” said Shadow. “Very well, Shadow, I will tell you now, that your mate is with child and they both shall grow to be strong warriors,” said the Supreme Kai as he teleported the two to the planet Shadou.  There Shadow found the Guardian of the Shadow Dragon Ball’s; the Shadow Namek, Shadoccolo. “Shadoccolo, the Shadow Namek, I am the Supreme Kai.  This is Shadow Moon of the Moon Clan of the Saiyan Race.  We beseech you for use of the Shadow Dragon Ball’s,” said the Supreme Kai. ”I grant you permission, only those of that walk the line between Light and Darkness, using both sides, yet not devoting themselves to either side may use these Dragon Ball’s.  Shadoonga, arise from your slumber, to grant this one his wish,” said Shadoccolo. “You have awakened me from era of slumber, what is your wish?” growled Shadoonga. “Shadoonga, I ask of thee for one thing… I ask thee for the knowledge of how to defeat the Saiyan’s known as Kakarot and Kakonorot,” said Shadow. “Only the Shadow Saiyan may have this knowledge,” said Shadoonga.  “Show that you are the Shadow Saiyan and you shall have this knowledge.” “I am not, I am a Mystic Saiyan, I have achieved the third level of Super Saiyan, and I have achieved the third level of Ultra Saiyan.  I have no other transformation,” said Shadow. “Then you are half worthy,” said Shadoonga. “I do not understand, how am I only half worthy?” asked Shadow. “You are the Shadow Saiyan descendant, but you are not the next Shadow Saiyan.  The Shadow Saiyan transformation will come only when the time is right and the New Moon has risen,” said Shadoonga.  “Your wish cannot be granted, name another.” “Then I wish for those who were killed by Kakarot and his followers to be given another chance at life, but please as they are resurrected transport them to the Planet of the Kai’s.  This way this wish is not in vain,” said Shadow. “Very well, your wish shall be granted.  For wisdom beyond your years, I give you this gift,” said Shadoonga as his eyes glowed.  “When the Black Star Dragon Ball’s are used two times, they shall shatter.  What shall come out of them shall be your allies if you present them with the seal of the Eternal Shadow Dragon.” “Thank you Shadoonga and may your slumber be peaceful and rejuvenating,” said Shadow bowing to the dragon in respect. “Your wish has been granted, all those who were deserving of life that were killed by Kakarot and his team have been given another chance at life and transported to the Planet of the Kai’s,” said Shadoonga as he disappeared and his dragon balls became nothing but black stone. “Let’s go Kai, take me to the forbidden planet,” said Shadow. “Why Nexus though?  Why do you want to go to the single most dangerous planet in the galaxy?” asked the Supreme Kai. “It’s where I need to go… I’m going to train and your going to pretend to side with Kakarot after watching our battle.  You will flatter him if you must, but you will tell him where I am and teleport him to me.  If you don’t then I will kill you myself,” said Shadow. “Very well, but I still believe you are making a mistake,” said the Supreme Kai as he teleported Shadow to the Planet Nexus and then went to deliver the news to Kakarot. Planet Nexus Shadow stood on the barren wastelands of what was once home to Nexonian’s.  It was here that their guardian’s lived and it was here where the prophecy of the Shadow Saiyan was born.  He knew he still held a trump card against Kakarot.  He still had his tail, while Kakarot and Kakonorot had both lost their tails.  He only hoped that their tails hadn’t grown back yet and that they wouldn’t grow back.  Looking to the full moon in the sky he began his transformation into the normal Oozaru state.  However he refused to transform all the way yet, so he powered up to Super Saiyan Three and nearly lost control as he had gone through each step powering up fully and quickly at the same time.  First was the transformation to Mystic Saiyan, afterwards was the transformation to Super Saiyan, then the transformation to Ultra Saiyan, followed by the Ultra Saiyan Two transformation, then he would transform to Super Saiyan Two, followed quickly by the transformation to Ultra Saiyan Three, finally he transformed to Super Saiyan Three, letting his transformation to Oozaru finish.  His power was incredible, ten times as much as it normally would be without transforming to Oozaru.  However he felt the depths of another level, he knew this level as it felt pure like the Light, yet tainted like the Darkness.  He struggled to push himself to this level, but something was holding him back, he searched his mind and soul for the answers and he realized that he had to survive for the New Moon to rise.  The New Moon on Planet Nexus coincided with the coming of a New Moon on Vegeta-sei.  Once every three thousand years did a New Moon present itself on these two planets.  So rare that the destruction of Vegeta-sei had thrown off the next New Moon by nearly three or four decades.  It was Vegeta-sei’s destruction that had set about the prophecy made by the ancient and psychic Nexonian’s. - A/N: ‘“-”’ means that it is one of those ancient, yet wise voices speaking. A/N 2: Below is the prophecy of the Shadow Saiyan for anybody who is wondering. ‘“One who is descendant of a noble yet terrible Warrior race, shall be born of Son’s and Moon’s.  Exiled by the Son, the descendant shall journey the galaxies of the Kai’s.  Betrayed and broken the descendant shall be, by the one who is machine and flesh melded together.  The descendant shall do battle with one who is of two, noble yet corrupted, calm yet chaotic, this one is a paradox in itself.  Time shall pass and the descendant shall build an empire.  Driven to return, the descendant shall face the demons of past and future.  Golden light and Golden flames shall reign from the heavens; Dark light and Black Flames shall rise from the Underworld.  Two paths there are to chose from; one to the greatest gift one can give for another and great happiness, but sadly, at great sacrifice; another to great power for ones self and false happiness, but even sadder, with great corruption.  The descendant shall discover a third path, the one mixed in with both the first two original paths.  Light and Darkness… Good and Evil… Black and White… Son and Moon… Ying and Yang…  mixed together, these create a third option… the Shadows.  Following this path the descendant shall bring together those who were shunned and those who were deceived.  Bringing together those who followed the path of Golden Light and Golden Flames; Dark Light and Black Flames.  By doing so the third path is revealed to these individuals and balance shall start.  However one who also is a descendant shall attempt to stop the descendant.  Son and Corruption shall join together and a battle shall take place on the night of the New Moon and the Full Moon.”’ - Shadow knew that tonight was the night of the New Moon, but he was surprised to also see a full moon.  He wasn’t even ready to face Kakarot and Kakonorot.  He was beginning to wonder if the Supreme Kai had chickened out on delivering the message.  He received his answer when he felt an elbow slam into the back of his head.  Turning around he saw someone he didn’t even recognize, but he was able to recognize two others he saw in this one.  Realization dawned upon Shadow as he made the connection, Kakarot and Kakonorot had merged together, but he didn’t show that he knew who he was, or who he used to be. “Who are you!” demanded Shadow. “I am Kakanorot!”  (Pronunciation: Cah-Cahn-Nohr-Roht) “I see,” replied Shadow.  “Well you’re going down!” “I think not boy, I am the fusion of Kakarot and Kakonorot!” said Kakanorot. “Really?  Then let’s go!  I’m sure you’re already powered up all the way.  So am I and I’m ready to beat you into the ground!” said Shadow as he slammed his fist into Kakanorot’s gut, however it didn’t even faze him. “Kakarot and I were both powered up to our maximum and in our strongest forms of Super Saiyan when we fused together.  We are fifteen times stronger then you!” boasted Kakanorot. “Then this is going to be a challenge in taking you down,” said Shadow as he was slammed into the ground and had a foot slam into his stomach. The action was one Kakanorot was going to regret as he forced Shadow’s eyes wide open.  In doing so the Full Moon’s rays activated his primal instincts to transform, and since he was fully powered up already he didn’t change into a normal Oozaru, he changed into a Mystic Super Saiyan Three Golden Oozaru.  In doing this Kakanorot had inadvertently forced Shadow to recognize the Ultra Saiyan transformations as junctions in the transformation to the next level of Super Saiyan.  Because of this is Shadow had become fifteen times stronger than he was before transforming into Oozaru, but by forcing this transformation onto Shadow he had reduced his power by five times.  But his size and brute strength were more than enough to give Kakanorot a run for his money. “Stupid beast!  Do you honestly think you can defeat me? I have been holding back fifteen percent of my true potential this whole fight!” said Kakanorot angrily as he powered up to maximum, making him. Shadow who had lost all control of himself found that he could sense his mate in agony.  This confused him since he could also sense the ki of a child being born.  However what sent him to a full rage and control was the figure of Kakanorot smiling evilly above her form, as he raised the child into the air and killed it.  Knowing this was a premonition of what could happen if he lost this fight, he forced the beast within himself to listen to reason.  In doing so the humanoid form of his self and his Oozaru form, in his mind, joined together to form a humanoid form that was a cross between the two of them, this was shown clearly outside his mind as well as he began to shrink, but his power sky rocketed.  He had ascended once again, but not into the Shadow Saiyan, no he was now a Super Saiyan Four. “Kakanorot, for the evil’s you have done as Kakarot, Kakonorot, and as Kakanorot.  You shall face me and pay for your crimes against any who you did not like or felt wouldn’t follow you in your new order of darkness, corruption, and evil,” said Shadow, but Kakanorot merely laughed as he transformed into the Golden Oozaru as well and forced himself to a humanoid form, making him much stronger than Shadow at the present moment. Slamming his fists into Shadow’s gut over and over again, Kakanorot was laughing insanely the whole time.  This went on for hours, Shadow getting pulverized and not being able to harm Kakanorot.  However, Shadow could feel his body memorizing the pain and the attacks that were used to inflict such pain on him.  He also knew that once he was healed he would be much stronger and he intended to use Kakanorot’s only known weakness, a decent challenge, to his advantage. “Come on Kakanorot is this the way you want it to end?  You’re obviously stronger than me, but do you really want to beat me without a real challenge?” asked Shadow slyly. “No, I want a challenge, I need a challenge, I will have my challenge from you or I will destroy this planet!” said Kakanorot. “Okay, I accept, there’s only one problem, in order for me to give you a decent challenge, I need to get healed up first,” said Shadow. “Very well, you have twelve hours,” said Kakanorot. Shadow nodded and pulled out one of his undamaged capsules and opened it, revealing a highly advanced rejuvenation pod.  Shadow stepped into it and fitted the mask over his face and thus began the healing process to get stronger. - Meanwhile on the Plane of the Kai’s Lime had been watching the battle with Kakanorot and was glad that Shadow had been able to persuade Kakanorot to let him heal.  However since all she could see now was Kakanorot sleeping with an alarm clock next to his head, she chose to find something to eat. “Excuse me honorable Kai,” said Lime to the Old Kai. “Yes?” asked the Old Kai. “Is there anything to eat around here?  I’m starving,” said Lime. “There is nothing really to eat here on the Planet of the Kai’s, however I can have the North Kai come up here on special business,” said the Old Kai as the Supreme Kai had already disappeared and returned with the North Kai. “North Kai, we need some of your cooking during this intermission,” said the Old Kai. “Fight, what fight?” asked the North Kai. “The fight on Planet Nexus, between Shadow and Kakanorot, the two of them are currently Super Saiyan Four’s.  However Kakanorot is stronger at the moment, Teaching Kakarot the Kaio Ken may have been the biggest mistake of your life North Kai,” said the Old Kai. “Encase you haven’t noticed, I’m dead!  I’ve been dead, since Goku blew up my planet!” said King Kai angrily. “I see, my mistake, but still if Shadow can’t ascend to a Shadow Saiyan then all is lost,” said the Old Kai as everyone nodded in agreement. “Well if it’s going to be our last moments, I’ll go grab Chichi.  Her helping me cook in exchange for her freedom.  You have to admit, Kakarot duped her as well,” said King Kai.  “I mean she loved him and from what I can see and from what I’ve heard from King Enma, she’s been causing Frieza some major pain.” “Very well, but make it quick,” said Old Kai as he finished speaking King Kai was gone and back again with Chichi. When Lime saw Chichi, she marched right over to her and slugged her as hard as she could.  Chichi was sent flying with a black eye. “That felt good,” said Lime as the Kai’s sweat dropped nervously. So King Kai and Chichi set about cooking a nice large meal.  While Lime was exploring she came across an unconscious woman, she knew it wasn’t Eclipse, since she didn’t recognize her.  Picking her up she set back towards the site where they had set up camp. “Kai!” yelled Lime as all three Kai’s turned to her. “What?” they all answered at the same time. “Not you to, this Kai!  The one who is a nervous coward,” said Lime as the other two snickered at the name for the Supreme Kai.  “You two aren’t any better!” That shut them up as they went back to what they were doing. “Yes Lime?” asked the Supreme Kai. “I found her lying unconscious about thirty degrees northeast of here.  Do you know who she is?” asked Lime. “Ah, yes, she is Shadow’s daughter,” said the Supreme Kai only to have Lime’s hand reach out and grasp him by the throat.  “WHAT?!” “She is Shadow’s daughter,” said the Supreme Kai gasping for air. “You lie,” hissed Lime. “No, she is his daughter.  She is his adopted daughter from Venus,” said the Supreme Kai as Lime released him so he could breathe again. “I see, so she is one of the mysterious figures from shadow’s past,” said Lime. “Exactly,” said the Supreme Kai.  “She was killed for loving a Venusian/Martian Hybrid.  This was when Shadow became very cold and ruthless.  He forced the law that saved your own life to pass in honor of Mizu here, because she was killed for her who she loved.” “Then where is her halo?” asked Lime. “I made Shadow a promise to move her here to the planet of the Kai’s, however when I had her body restored a side effect was her life was given back to her.  When I went to retrieve her she had been thrown quite forcefully into parts I don’t know.  It’s a miracle she is even a live and here on the Planet of the Kai’s,” said the Supreme Kai as Lime slugged him hard in the face, breaking his nose and giving him a black eye, with a fat lip. “Idiot,” said Lime as she sensed others coming to the Planet of the Kai’s. “Who else is coming here?” asked Lime. “Um, Mirai, Videl, Kasumi, Seventeen, Vegeta, Turles, Broly, Eclipse, Piccolo, and Trunks,” said the Supreme Kai as he ran for cover from Lime’s fury. “That Trunks, is why you don’t make female Saiyan’s angry,” said Vegeta as he pointed to Lime and the Supreme Kai who was now getting the life beat out of him. “Okay, I’ll remember that dad,” said Trunks as he watched Lime throw he Supreme Kai into a nearby mountain. “Well come on down, the food is nearly ready!” called Lime as everyone with Saiyan blood went soaring down for the food. “I swear, sometimes I find it hard to believe that she is my niece,” said Seventeen. “Maybe, but it’s also hard to believe that they’re Earth’s saviors,” said Piccolo. “With their appetite’s no kidding,” said Seventeen as he watched them eat.  “Sometimes it’s good to be an Android.” “Maybe, but it’s also good to be a Namek,” said Piccolo. Seventeen just shook his head and went down to get something to eat before all the food was gone.  When he arrived however he found that it was Chichi who was serving up the food. “So wench, what dragged you up here?” asked Seventeen mockingly. “The Kai helping to cook this food!” spat Chichi. “Now, now, I’m sure you can say something nicer,” said Seventeen. “I can and would if I wanted to,” snapped Chichi. “I see, well then I guess you need a lesson in manners,” said Seventeen. “Hold on Seventeen, she isn’t worth killing.  Besides, she’s already dead,” said Piccolo. Seventeen just walked away with a serving of food and just watched her carefully. Lime was busy eating when she heard a groan. “Oh my aching head.” Lime stopped eating and walked over to the source of the groaning.  “You’re awake at last.  How do you feel?” “Like I was run over by a jet car,” said the girl.  “Exactly where am I?” “Other World on the Planet of the Kai’s,” said Lime. “I’m dead huh?” asked the girl. “No, you were lucky to be on the receiving end of getting your body back.  A side effect was that your life was also restored.  I’m Lime Chun,” said Lime. “Mizu Moon,” said Mizu. “Nice to meet you, just about everybody here is alive, except that bitch and the North Kai,” said Lime. “Did she do something wrong?” asked Mizu confused. “Yeah, she and her mate, killed my parents,” said Lime. “Oh, I’m sorry,” said Mizu as she walked over to the Supreme Kai.  “Excuse me but do you think you can take me back to Venus?” “Whatever for?” asked the Supreme Kai. “So I can go see my father and let him know I’m alive again,” said Mizu. “Your father is not on Venus anymore,” said the Supreme Kai. “Well take me there anyway dead boy,” said Mizu arrogantly. “What do you mean?” asked the Supreme Kai. Mizu pointed to the halo above his head and the Supreme Kai fainted. “Can somebody tell me what he meant?” asked Mizu. “Take a look,” said the Old Kai tossing her a crystal ball. Mizu looked into and saw that Shadow was in a healing tank and in bad shape too.  Looking around she saw everyone glaring down at the Old Kai to pull out another or else. “I don’t have another one, you’ll have to go get King Enma’s,” said the Old Kai. “Can somebody tell me who did that to him?” asked Mizu. “Kakanorot, the fusion between Kakarot and Kakonorot,” said the Old Kai.  “Anyway, if you want another talk to King Enma, he has big one.” “King Enma just sent this express delivery, something about not wanting to die,” said the Supreme Kai, now awake. It was a crystal ball, a giant one, that they hoped would get good reception or else. “Okay, can somebody tell me what exactly has been going on and who everyone here is?” asked Mizu still a bit confused at everything. “Certainly, since your unfortunate accident Shadow has become a very powerful person.  He forced a law through on Venus to protect people like you and many others.  It was ratified and spread to many other systems as well.  During this time Shadow Enterprises was known for its ruthlessness to other businesses who took advantage of the people, yet its kindness towards the people who were victimized.  He spent quite a fortune buying those companies out and making them apart of his own, without firing everyone who were honest workers.  Soon Shadow Enterprises was in a monopoly and very powerful one at that.  He personally rooted out anyone and everyone who sought to undermine his company, those who tired to take advantage of the company’s customers, and those who had willingly decided to help Shadow Enterprises with testing new products, but were being subjected to extremely dangerous and hazardous tests.  Shadow Enterprises was known as the company for the people and for the worker,” explained the Supreme Kai. “I see so daddy was angry for what happened to me and grieving, but he took it out on those who needed to be punished, yet at the same time helped those who were victims, like me,” said Mizu. “Exactly!  Shadow himself set up the new disposable company headquarters on the planet Earth, in his own home!  He made a temporary alliance with Capsule Corps, which at the time, was the most powerful company on Earth.  However soon enough, Shadow Enterprises had become the most powerful company.  Shadow had returned to Earth for only a handful of reasons, but first and foremost of these reasons was revenge on those who had banished him from his home and stole the last of his true innocence away.  He had developed many techniques which had a wide variety of uses, but he was also very cold and dangerous.  On his first day to school, he was in a fight and nearly killed her.  Soon she became apart of his team, when Shadow decided it was time to take his revenge and get rid of Kakarot, who was his biological father,” said the Supreme Kai. “I take it the dead wench is his biological mother?” said Mizu. “Yes, Kakarot killed her,” said the Supreme Kai. “Okay, but who is everyone here?” asked Mizu getting annoyed. “The one with the gravity defying hair is, King Vegeta Saiyago of the Royal Clan, since he is the only living Full Blood Royal Saiyan, his mate is a traitorous wench; she went behind his back, dishonoring him by sleeping with Kakarot.  His son from the Mirai timeline, Prince Mirai Trunks Briefs Saiyago of the Royal Clan, King Vegeta’s heir to the Saiyan throne.  His son from this timeline, Prince Trunks Briefs Saiyago of the Royal Clan.  Prince Mirai’s mate Princess Videl Satan Saiyago of the Royal Clan.  The original Legendary Super Saiyan, Eclipse Lunar of the Lunar Clan.  The second Legendary Super Saiyan, recently brought back to sanity, Broly Solar of the Solar Clan, who are exiled Saiyan’s, just like Shadow and Eclipse.  Next is Turles Moon of the Moon Clan, uncle to Shadow.  Super Seventeen of the Android Clan, brother in-law to Shadow through his niece.  Kasumi Moon of the Moon Clan, biological daughter of Shadow and Eighteen of the Android Clan, Super Seventeen’s sister.  That story is best left told by Shadow himself and nobody else,” said the Supreme Kai as he continued the introductions.  “This is Piccolo of the Namek’s, former Guardian of Earth.  His is also a long and complicated story.  Finally we have Lime Chun Moon of the Moon Clan, mate to Shadow Moon of the Moon Clan.” “So that would make you my mother,” said Mizu. “Yeah, but honestly, I don’t want you to call me mother, just because Shadow is my mate.  I’d rather earn that title, for now you can call me Lime,” said Lime. “Okay, it would be different, calling you step mother or mother.  Now you,” said Mizu pointing to Kasumi.  “How are you related to my father?!” “I honestly didn’t know Shadow was my father.  I’d known my father by the name of Gohan Son,” said Kasumi.  “My mother raped him when he was about thirteen years.  Afterwards she traveled back in time after stealing a time machine and gave her human self the ‘samples’ so she could have a child.  That’s why I’m around the same age as you.” “Okay, so your mother was a bitch, but because of the side you chose, you’re okay with me.  This makes us sisters, if by anything else than a common father,” said Mizu. “Everyone, something is happening!” said Seventeen urgently as everyone gathered around to watch what was happening. - Shadow had emerged from the Healing tank five and half hours early, leaving him extremely hungry.  Luckily for him he quickly teleported to the planet of the Kai’s, where he started to eat to his hearts content and while he was there he would train a little and rest a little. “Gohan!  Stop eating like a pig and eat normally!” scolded Chichi as she accidentally found Shadow eating without any manners, however calling him by his birth name was a mistake, as he stopped eating and glared at Chichi. “Shut up wench!” sneered Shadow.  “I am not Gohan!  My name is Shadow!” “You are Gohan, whether you like to admit it or not!” said Chichi.  “You have just decided to be a wild hoodlum!” “I am not a wild hoodlum wench!  I am a powerful, intelligent, and wise being!  I am a Saiyan!  I am a human as well!  However I have just embraced the side of me that was constantly fighting for control!  I have brought my human and Saiyan sides into a joint cooperation!  I have the ruthlessness, protectiveness, strength, power, intelligence, and wisdom of a Saiyan.  I also have the gentleness, strength, power, wisdom, and intelligence of a human.  I am not just a normal human boy, like you wanted me to be!  I am what I am, because I chose to be like this, the best of both worlds, human and Saiyan alike have more in common than they realize,” said Shadow.  “Do you honestly believe that all I have done these past eight years is train, fight, sleep, and eat?  No, I forged a company from nothing, I forged allies, friends, careers, and I started to forge a family for myself, until that was taken!  You tell me mother, am I not what you wanted?  Do you resent me that much?” Chichi was shocked, she never remembered her son, any of her children, ever talking back to her like Shadow had just done.  If anything they had always been obedient and it was their father that would get them into trouble, until that faithful day when Shadow, then known as Gohan, had developed a backbone.  He had rebelled against her and in her anger and resentment for her son growing up, she had banished and told him how much he was despised and hated, how he wasn’t loved by his family.  Then she had Goten who was obedient to her and her husband, never questioning without it being to their beneficial.  He trained only so that he could protect her and so he could open himself up to more scholarships and to fulfill his desire to find his brother and kill him for betraying her.  She realized too late her mistake, when Kakarot killed her and sent her to Other World where she was taken to Hell for her crimes.  She knew she was wrong now, but couldn’t undo what she had done, she could only hope to make up for what she had done, for what she had done to others, ruining their lives and in the process ruining her own life.  “No, I don’t resent you anymore, but I did resent you when you grew up and developed a backbone and realized what I failed to realize at the time, that you were your own person.  I was angry at you and have been all these years.  I realize that you may never be able to forgive me for what I did to you or what I may have caused.  I know I can’t erase the pain it must have felt to have those words spoken to you from my mouth, but I have realized my mistake too late.  I only hope that one day you will be able to forgive me.  I don’t hate you, I don’t resent you, not anymore – I may have not realized it then, but I do now… I’m proud of you, I love you, you are my son, yet you aren’t my son, not anymore, not until I earn that title back, not until I deserve that title again.  I’m sorry,” said Chichi. Shadow looked at her with wise, calculating eyes that had seen more than they should have in his short life.  However one thing was for sure, he had grown up and had long ago, maybe not aloud but in his heart his soul, he had forgiven her for her actions when he was a child.  However her recent actions were beyond what he could forgive her for at the moment, maybe when he was older and far wiser could he forgive her, but not until she deserved it and had proven it.  “You are lucky and wise for your age woman, for long ago I forgave you of what you did to me then, maybe not aloud, but in my heart.  However your recent crimes, your despicable acts have dug you even deeper in your grave than you may even realize.  Your crimes are not for me to decide whether you should be forgiven or not, but for the one you committed them against and those who were affected by them.  Do not seek me for forgiveness, for I cannot give it to you, for it is not mine to give,” said Shadow in wisdom beyond his years, wisdom that held truth behind them, wisdom that held clarity. So Shadow finished eating and disappeared back to the Planet Nexus, intent on finishing what was started, even if it meant his own life.  This was the battle to decide all battles between these two.  It was the battle that some would call Judgment Day, because it was so intense, so amazing, so frightening, that it could be called nothing else, but Judgment Day, the day of reckoning had come for two horrible and terrible titans who had become joined together to shape the galaxy to their will, to what they wanted it to be, to a place of darkness, corruption, and misery.  They would face off against one had once attempted the same thing, but in a different manner, subtle coercion, but had changed its path to another, one where it would merely help the galaxy become what it would, a galaxy where it could live in peace and be happy. “Kakanorot, show your ugly mug!” yelled Shadow. “So you are ready?  Good, prepare to die!” yelled Kakanorot as he charged Shadow. Shadow was prepared for this and was able to dodge out of the way of Kakanorot and quickly used Kakanorot’s disorientation to his advantage.  Powering up quickly to his current maximum he brought out all the power he could muster, bringing him to far above Kakanorot.  However it wouldn’t remain like that as it had always been for Kakarot whenever he was in desperate need for more power to win, it had always mysteriously come and this time was no different from the others.  Soon Kakanorot’s power was above Shadow’s and the pummeling began.  Shadow was taking major damage as he couldn’t even get his defense up in time to block some of the attacks.  However out of desperation Shadow pulled a move that was so low that the villains in Hell would be smiling, he slammed his knee into Kakanorot’s crotch with so much force that he howled in anger and extreme pain, causing him to stop attacking Shadow.  This was all that time Shadow needed as the New Moon rose into the sky, where Shadow could just barely see its outline. Kakanorot, recovered from the cheap shot Shadow gave him, looked up just in time to see Shadow smirk at him as he begun his transformation.  Kakanorot was pale by now as he was at his minimum power and he had been beating Shadow.  However as Shadow transformed into the gigantic Oozaru, it was not a normal colored Oozaru or even a Golden Oozaru, but a Black Oozaru, one in which the universe hadn’t seen in millennia.  This Oozaru locked its eyes on Kakanorot and one could almost swear that the Black Oozaru smiled as it sent a blast at Kakanorot who was just barely able to deflect the attack. “*Roar* Prepare to meet your maker!  *Roar*” yelled the black Oozaru as it began to shrink into a humanoid figure. When the transformation back to a more humanoid figure was complete, their stood Shadow, his hair no longer black with a red tint to it, or his eyes.  He no longer had the dark reddish torso fur, but instead it was pitch black, as dark as the New Moon in the sky.  His hair was a blackish flame, with blood red highlights to it.  He had a single bang that hung over his forehead and it was what gave him such an imposing figure with his eyes closed at the moment.  However when he opened his eyes, it made Kakanorot involuntarily take a step back, causing Shadow smirk.  His eyes were black as well, however it was the pupils themselves that would cause one to involuntarily step back.  The pupils themselves were a deep shade of blood red, with a ruby red outlining the eyes themselves.  The raw power that generated from him was astounding, so much, that Kakanorot himself was having difficulty staying standing up where he was. “Are you having fun yet?” sneered Shadow as he advanced towards Kakanorot. “You can’t beat me!  I am invincible; I am of the two strongest warriors in the universe!  Kaio Ken time’s maximum!” roared Kakanorot as his muscles bulged and his power increased dramatically. Shadow smirked at Kakanorot which made him a bit on edge, especially since he was now more powerful than Shadow.  However Shadow had a surprise for Kakanorot. “How about you give me two minutes to say my prayers then?” said Shadow smirking. “One and half minutes and then your dead!” said Kakanorot smiling as he unknowingly retained Kakarot’s naivety and Kakonorot’s stupidity, mixed together makes mainly all muscle and little brains, which could be a dangerous combination or it could be an opportunity in disguise. “KAIO KEN TIMES MAXIMUM!” yelled Shadow suddenly as his own muscles bulged out, but not as much as Kakanorot’s and his power increased drastically. Taking advantage of Kakanorot’s surprise at being tricked, Shadow rammed his knee into his stomach and started a furious combo of punches, kicks, elbow slams, and knee slams into his gut.  After about two hours of doing this, Kakanorot was finally too weak to fight back or even put up a fight at that.  So Shadow decided it was time to use one of his most dangerous techniques, one that would effect Kakanorot in a large way.  But it also held the chance of leaving him completely drained or dead for that matter. “DEFUSION!” yelled Shadow as he powered up beyond his max like he was going to self detonate, but instead of keeping it in or letting it out, he channeled it into Kakanorot. Kakanorot was roaring in pain and agony as he felt himself being torn apart form the inside out.  He knew what was happening, the power of the Potara Earrings was being reversed; instead of bringing the two beings together they were forcing the two beings apart from one another.  This was extremely dangerous and painful for both the user and the receiver.  However after an hour of this it finally snapped Kakarot and Kakonorot apart from one another.  However strangely there was a third form, it looked exactly like Kakarot except it felt friendlier. “Well now, this was an unexpected side effect, Kakarot, Goku, and Kakonorot all having your own bodies.  Unfortunately Kakarot, Goku, you two must be one or you will both die in a matter of days or less.  As for you Kakonorot, see you in hell,” said Shadow as he blasted Kakonorot into oblivion. “What do you mean we have to be one?” demanded Kakarot angrily. “Simple, you two are one in the same, when you hit your head he was born.  But you came to rely on him and him you, especially during a fight.  You tried to let Frieza go with a shattered pride, much better justice than just killing him.  But when it came down to impossible situations you would help him out, oh and don’t try and deny it.  I can read your minds very easily,” said Shadow. “Fine, but I want control more often!” said Kakarot. “You’ll both have equal control, especially since you have to challenge Vegeta.  You killed your own mate and took his after he was dead.  He had laid claim to her and you broke that claim before he was dead,” said Shadow. “If Vegeta was dead then, even if I did break his so called claim, it became null and void!  Bulma is ours and the harpy can rot in hell for all we care!” said Kakarot angrily. “Um, Kakarot, what about Chichi’s cooking?” asked Goku as their stomachs started growling. “Fuse the two women together,” said Shadow as he tossed a pair of Potara earrings to the two who fused back together.  “This is your second chance, use it wisely and don’t let your damn shadow fall upon my home or my descendant’s that you know of or I will personally rip your throat out and kill you myself!  Consider yourselves warned and lucky, I’m not normally this nice.” So Kakarot and Shadow appeared at the Planet of the Kai’s where Chichi was granted her life back.  Then Kakarot took her and found Bulma explaining how he wanted both of them, but could only have one of them.  So they fused together to become Chicha, with everything they liked about Bulma and Chichi, and what they hated about the two as well, especially the Frying Pan of Doom. Meanwhile Shadow had decided that he would stay on Earth for a while.  His children Mizu and Kasumi would attend Orange Star High School with him, Lime, Mirai, and Videl.  Seventeen could move into his home, seeing as how they were related through Kasumi.  Broly and Eclipse had also moved in and Broly was learning to control his power and focus his mind.  He and Eclipse had become mates and where that went was yet to be seen. - A/N: Well that’s it for Chapter Six, it took a while, but I finally finished it.  I blame school and relatives visiting for the delay.  Along with a bad case of Writers Block for this story.  Anyway I hope you like this chapter.  I’ve been having a lot of ideas lately and have been working on a lot of other stories as to try and get back to this one and finish the chapter.  There is only one chapter left and that is the Epilogue.  I don’t have much of a poll this time around, but I’ll give it my best. Poll 1: Should there be a sequel?  Yes or No, explain. What should it be called? Your choice. What should I do for the Epilogue? Your choice. Should I try a crossover version for a sequel or alternate version? Yes or No, explain. - This second poll is for the ideas I’ve had for other DBZ fic’s and crossovers.  I would like you tell me if I should attempt it or not. Poll 2: Hybrid Twin’s – DBZ AU starting at Gohan’s birth along with my own O/C. Yes or No, explain. The Eternal Saiyan: Special Edition – Revised version of the first, w/ longer chapters, better storyline, etc.  Yes or No, explain.  (DBZ/SM Crossover) The Lunar Saiyan – A DBZ/SM Crossover, w/Serena (Usagi) as the daughter of Vegeta.  Yes or No, explain. If you would like more details, e-mail me at dingo_con@hotmail.com, and I’ll give you the info.