EPIC Side Story: Dragon Ball

After checking to make sure Krillin was on his way to Kame House, Vahn left behind a sleeping Sarina to go and wake Goku. The latter had spent the last couple of nights sleeping in Grandpa Gohan's refurbished hut, as, once he set out to train with Master Roshi, the better part of a year would pass before he was able to return.Finding the young Saiyan sleeping on his Grandfather's old bed, Vahn took a moment to simply observe Goku's sleeping face. He knew Saiyans matured in stages, but, seeing the inordinately tiny Goku curled up in a faux fetal position, he couldn't help feeling it was too soon to send him off for training. Now that he was here, there was no reason for Goku to spend the rest of his life training. He may enjoy fighting, sure, but it was the expectations of others and the threats to the people he cared about that compelled him to become Earth's greatest protector.Now that he was intending to adopt Broly, another inherently kind-hearted individual, Vahn was half-tempted to just take Goku with him. He would surely get along with the slightly older Saiyan, and, due to the latent power possessed by both, it was only a matter of time before they exceeded the counterparts Vahn was familiar with. After all, he would be right there watching over them...Shaking such thoughts from his mind, Vahn extended his hand to ruffled Goku's hair, saying, "It's time to wake up..." in a deep yet soothing tone. In response, a smile developed across Goku's face, as, despite not being a morning person, breakfast was something he had come to look forward to."Good morning, Uncle Vahn. Did you sleep well...?"Chuckling softly, an affectionate smile developed across Vahn's face as he softly replied, "Indeed..." before immediately following it up with a marginally more stern, "Go wash your face. Breakfast will be ready shortly. Once you've eaten, I'll fly you over to Master Roshi's place."Though a hint of melancholy briefly appeared in Goku's expression, it was immediately replaced by a wide smile as he answered, "Okay~!" before promptly departing through the open doors with his Power Pole in hand. There was now a compound surrounding his Grandfather's hut. This included a small training dojo, a kitchen, and an open-air bath. The latter was Goku's destination, so, making use of his Power Pole, he vaulted over the encompassing wall, shouting, "Yippee~!" before plunging into the warm waters on the other side.Shaking his head in mock exasperation, Vahn decided to leave Goku to his antics as he made his way towards the kitchen. Today's breakfast would be the last he prepared for the young Saiyan for at least eight months. As a result, Vahn wanted to make it special, so, after erecting a few barriers to prevent entry and bar snooping, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath before opening them to reveal golden irises and cat-like pupils..."Ara? What's this~?"In a distinctly feminine voice, 'Vahn' looked around with a curious gleam in his eyes until a notably deeper tone answered, ("It's good to hear your voice, Rindo.")Touching the tip of his chin and tilting his head to the side in a manner that didn't suit him in the slightest, 'Vahn', channeling the Ego of Rindo, tilted his head to the side and asked, "Dragon Steak? Is that you~?"Though he didn't immediately answer due to Rindo referring to him as her favorite ingredient, Vahn eventually explained, ("I've temporarily linked our consciousnesses. Today is an important day for a young friend of mine so I wanted to prepare a special dish to see him off. Can you cook something that will aid in the unlocking of a person's potential?")With 'her' nose quite growing to a point, Rindo puffed out her chest to spontaneously produce two ample bosoms as she enthusiastically replied, "Of course I can! I'm Rindo, the Greatest Goddess of Cooking that has ever existed! Just leave it to me~!"Rolling up her sleeves, Rindo, now appearing identical to herself, tied her vermillion-red hair up into a ponytail before sending a shudder through Vahn's soul as she whipped out a fillet knife and sliced off a piece of her/his forearm. Before the aforementioned piece of flesh could hit the cutting board, however, it promptly transformed into an onion. This caused her characteristically snaggletoothed smile to expand to inhuman proportions as she playfully noted, "This is a lot more convenient than asking..."......Though the scene of Rindo preparing ingredients was reminiscent of a scene he had witnessed in Azathoth's dimension, Vahn was able to calm down once she actually started cooking. It was almost like he had descended to the deepest depths of the Abyss only to find himself standing at the gates of Heaven. Watching her cook was like witnessing an Archmage preparing a Grand Ritual, and, even though he possessed all of Rindo's thoughts and memories, Vahn couldn't imagine himself reaching her level any time soon.........With breakfast coming to an end in record time, largely due to the fact that Sarina and Goku had entered a frenzy the moment they bit into Rindo's cooking, Vahn demonstrated the basics of using Ki to achieve flight before escorting his adoptive nephew to Kame House. Along the way, they saw Krillin rowing around in search of Master Roshi's house, so, after dropping Goku off, Vahn doubled back to create a powerful current that quickly swept the young monk towards the island.Not wanting to be a Helicopter Uncle, Vahn only observed the initial interactions between Goku and Krillin before promptly teleporting back to Grandpa Gohan's house. There, he found Sarina lying on her back, as, despite her propensity for dieting, she ended up eating more than five times the usual amount."You okay...?"Groaning in response to Vahn's words, Sarina grumbled a soft, "Just don't touch my belly..." before extending her hand so he could help her up.Helping the raven-haired beauty to her feet, a teasing smile developed across Vahn's face as he promptly placed his hand on her belly. This earned him a perfunctory glower from her, but, upon hearing him inquire, "How far along are you...?" her expression immediately became bashful as she meekly replied, "Don't tease me..."Though there was nothing Sarina could say or do to prevent him from teasing her, Vahn knew when to draw the line. Thus, in response to her words, he planted a kiss on her forehead before retracting his hand and asking, "You ready to go? If we delay for much longer, our green-skinned friend might start walking around completely naked..."As Vahn had been keeping her up to date on Cheelai's actions, an amused giggle emanated from Sarina's throat as she wrapped her hands around his neck and asked, "Is that such a bad thing~?"Without any hesitation whatsoever, Vahn answered, "Yes, actually. As much as I can appreciate the sight of an exotic beauty, there's a time and a place for everything. Besides, I intend for her to be a surrogate mother and potential partner for Broly. You're not the only one who watched that spinoff series. Though I'm certain our children would be equally as adorable, I didn't exactly come here to collect every notable female in the original cast..."Recalling the awkwardly adorable scenes of Broly trying to be a good father, a smile developed across Sarina's face. She also knew Vahn wanted to avoid having too many children while they were in the Actualized World, so, after a moment of deliberation, she nodded her head in acceptance and approval. There were still plenty of other girls she could share her 'burden' with, so, even if Cheelai was taken out of the picture, it wouldn't increase the strain on the rest of them by too much...Noticing the threads of pink appearing in Sarina's aura, Vahn's smile gained a teasing undertone as he lowered his hands from the small of her back to her butt. This caused the faint blush on Sarina's face to develop into a full-blown flush. The temperature of her body rapidly increased, and, though she was enthralled by the promise of imminent intimacy, she couldn't help thinking, ("I should have wished for infinite stamina...")......Arriving at their manor in the early afternoon, Vahn allowed Sarina to rest in their bedroom before teleporting to the kitchen. Cheelai was currently in the process of preparing lunch, and, due to the last three days passing without incident, the only pieces of clothing she was wearing were a pair of magenta panties and a bright pink apron."You seem to be enjoying yourself..."Though she was more than a little startled by the sound of Vahn's voice, Cheelai merely tensed for a moment before setting the stove to simmer and half-turning to get a look at him. When she saw his appearance, a wave of relief washed over her face, as, with each passing day, she had imagined him to be uglier and uglier."I was honestly beginning to think you weren't going to show..."Having already prepared for the worst, Cheelai attempted to put on a brave front by approaching the table separating her and Vahn before leaning forward. Her breasts were quite large despite her small stature, so, without a bra to contain them, they dangled to an almost unreasonable degree as she further accented them by crossing her arms.Without breaking eye contact, not even for a moment, Vahn just smiled in response to Cheelai's antics, saying, "Though you aren't wrong to regard yourself as a beautiful woman, that isn't the reason I invited you here. In fact, I'm pretty sure I made the job description clear when I sent the first and third letters..."Feeling a mixture of bashfulness and shame in response to Vahn's calm and composed response, Cheelai righted herself before covering her breasts with her left hand and forearm. She was about to apologize, but, before she was able to, Vahn snapped his fingers, instantaneously changing her clothes into something more suitable for a conversation as he stated, "It's fine. Though I make an effort to prevent them, misunderstandings like this are quite common."Pulling out a carbonated drink that was popular on Cheelai's homeworld, Vahn slid it across the table before taking a seat in the chair he manifested from his Inventory. This prompted Cheelai to take a look behind her. A similar yet slightly taller chair had appeared there, so, after a moment of hesitation, she mirrored his actions before grabbing the fizzy beverage and emptying more than half the contents in a single go.Waiting until Cheelai had addressed the spontaneous parching of her throat, Vahn adopted a considerate yet professional demeanor as he asked, "Have you calmed down...?"Shaking her head, Cheelai surprised Vahn by fearlessly answering, "Not really. I kind of had my own thing going on before you spontaneously appeared out of thin air. This might come off as rude and offensive, but you could have at least sent someone to check on me. I mean, three days without any kind of follow-up? I was starting to think I died and fell into some kind of purgatory."Recalling that the Cheelai he was familiar with was also a delinquent who readily spoke her mind, the smile on Vahn's face became marginally more sincere. This unnerved the green-skinned woman, but, now that she knew he hadn't invited her here for her body, Cheelai's confidence and self-worth were rapidly rebuilding. She had previously been on the verge of accepting her status as someone's pet, so, now that she had a chance to recoup a bit of her dignity, she balled her hands into fists and made her grievances known without averting eye contact...Surprising the green-skinned beauty, Vahn effectively took the wind out of her sails by nodding his head and answering, "Fair point. I'll keep that in mind if something similar occurs in the future. For now, shall we discuss the terms of your employment? I've arranged quite a number of benefits but I'm open to compromise if you have any requests. Of course, you also have the option to refuse. In that instance, I'm prepared to provide you with enough resources and credits to get you grounded on a planet of your choice..."Pulling out a beverage for himself, Vahn allowed Cheelai a moment to process his words. She had expected to be threatened or coerced into working for free, so, hearing the options he listed out, a profoundly bewildered look briefly marred her face. Unfortunately, this was immediately replaced by a look of skepticism as she incredulously inquired, "You're telling me I can just up and leave? No repercussions...?"Shrugging his shoulders, Vahn answered, "That largely depends on you. I have no influence on your life the moment you leave this place. If you get into trouble or experience misfortune as a result of the choices you make, those would unquestionably qualify as repercussions. They simply wouldn't have anything to do with me."Though she would have normally interpreted such words as a threat, Vahn's casual dismissal of her half-naked figure gave Cheelai the impression he wasn't particularly concerned with her. She didn't know why he had chosen her, but, if she did accept his proposal to move to another world, she had little doubt he would send her on her way. After that, she would, once again, be on her own..."Let's discuss terms..."......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn is a doting father even when the child isn't his...','Ara~?','Being alone is sometimes worse than death...')

"Simply put, your duties revolve around keeping an eye on a young Saiyan named Broly. He is a remarkably powerful but passive boy with a kind heart and extreme anti-social tendencies. Due to the hatred his father holds towards the Royal Family of Vegeta, Broly has spent most of his youth being reared as little more than a weapon for vengeance. His father has even put a shock collar on him to make him easier to control..."Though she was shocked and horrified to learn she was expected to be the caretaker of a Saiyan, Cheelai's expression turned fierce when she heard about how Broly was being raised. The years she spent at the Orphanage hadn't exactly been pleasant so she held a deeply ingrained hatred towards those who exploited children."To aid in your duties, you will be given free rein of every facility we have available. All of the basic necessities for survival will be provided along with a number of luxuries. If there is anything you'd like to request, you need only inform me, and, so long as it doesn't infringe upon the rights of other creatures, I will readily accommodate your requests. In exchange, once you are ready to retire, you can expect similar treatment in regards to funding and supplies. In simple terms, every second you spend as a Caretaker will be rewarded with a single second of my favor once you leave. If you'd like to experience what that means, feel free to make a request. So long as it isn't bestowing you godly powers or granting you the right to kill whoever you want, there are few requests I am unwilling to honor..."Hearing Vahn's explanation, Cheelai couldn't help inquiring, "What are you, some sort of magical, wish-granting genie or something...?"Rather than refuting Cheelai's words, Vahn simply smiled as he answered, "Something like that..." in an audibly amused tone. This earned him an understandably skeptical look from the green-skinned beauty, who, after a moment of deliberation, asked, "Can you make me taller...?"Though he was a little surprised by the request, Vahn nodded his head before promptly opening his Unit Management. Cheelai had become his subordinate the moment she nodded her head back on Frieza Planet 297, so, while her Trust, Belief, and Loyalty values were currently very low, he could still modify her appearance using OP.Noticing her eyeline changing, Cheelai looked down at her body to discover it was slowly inflating. A wave of panic immediately washed over her, but, seeing the phenomenon stop nearly as soon as it began, she quickly regained her calm before rising to her feet and asking, "How tall am I...?" in a curious tone."You were previously 160.3cm tall. You are now 165cm even."Blinking in surprise, Cheelai left Vahn a little speechless by promptly giving her boobs a squeeze. They had grown along with her height, but, due to the Modify Function's inability to create mass without supplementary energy, Cheelai's weight had remained the same. This gave her a lean and athletic figure, as, despite appearing emaciated days prior, she had actually put on a bit of weight due to the high-quality, energy-rich ingredients stored within the pantry and fridge...After checking herself over with an excited look on her face, Cheelai's expression abruptly did a 180 as she realized the implications behind Vahn's power. If he could alter her form on request, he could just as easily change her body at his leisure. He could also teleport people, and, presumably himself, vast distances. In other words, even if she did run away, he could just pop up behind her as he had a few minutes prior...Though Cheelai got the impression that Vahn was a 'good guy', that didn't make his abilities any less terrifying. She had seen ostensibly kind people turn into monsters at the drop of a hat, so, even if Vahn was a good person, that didn't mean he was incapable of selfishness and causing harm. If he one day decided to take her by force, there was literally nothing she could do about it...Realizing she was being a little too pessimistic, Cheelai shook her head rather violently before giving the cheeks of her face a few light slaps. If she lived with the assumption that every good person could spontaneously turn bad, it was no different from assuming everyone was evil. This would contradict how she viewed herself, so, with Vahn acting in good faith thus far, she had no reason to doubt him.Returning to her seat, a purple-pink hue spread through Cheelai's cheeks as she noticed Vahn staring at her with a faintly bewildered look on his face. She had basically spent the last minute or so checking herself out before briefly succumbing to the pessimistic tendencies she had cultivated over years of being alone and on the run. Then, without so much as a word, she gave herself a few slaps on the cheeks before sitting down and acting as though nothing had happened...("How embarrassing...")Fortunately for Cheelai, Vahn had no intentions of prying into her personal life. He would listen if she wanted to talk about it, but, just as he was doing his best to avoid peeking into the future, he wanted to respect the privacy of people who weren't his enemies. As for those who plotted against him, well, they only had themselves to blame..."Right...is there anything else you'd like to request? Altering a person's height is a lot simpler than you might think. Why not try something a bit more...abstract?"Realizing that Vahn wasn't going to inquire about the peculiarities of her actions, a wave of relief washed over Cheelai's body as she promptly replied, "I don't really know what you mean. I already know you can teleport people across vast distances so I assume you could do the same with other objects. Even if I asked for something like the Galactic King's Crown, I doubt you'd have any trouble retrieving it..."As she had been too focused on surviving to think about things like wishes and requests, Cheelai wasn't quite sure what Vahn meant by abstract. There was a time when she wanted the power to become invisible, but, as Vahn had already made it clear he wouldn't grant her godly powers or the ability to kill whoever she wanted, she doubted he would comply...Deciding she may as well give it a go, Cheelai nervously evaded Vahn's eyes as she asked, "Uh...how about the ability to turn invisible? I promise not to misuse it..."Raising his brows, Vahn resisted to point out that even the most basic application of invisibility would be a misuse of its power. Instead, he briefly considered ways to limit the power before manifesting a golden ring and using the Oblivion ability of his Eyes of Truth to inscribe microscopic runes along the interior band."It goes against my beliefs to grant people power they haven't earned. Instead of bestowing you the ability to become invisible, I will provide you the means to emulate the ability. However, as a precaution against its misuse, know that any injuries you inflict upon others while invisible will be rebounded back to you..."Using his Telekinesis, Vahn guided the rune-inscribed band over to Cheelai before dropping it in her outstretched hand. A fascinated glimmer briefly flashed across her rose-pink eyes, as, even if there were limitations on its use, the ability to become invisible whenever she wanted was still incredible.Placing the ring on her finger, Cheelai was surprised when information on its use promptly invaded her mind. Shortly thereafter, fiery markings lit up across its surface before disappearing along with the ring. When she looked down, however, her body was still completely visible.Understanding Cheelai's confusion, Vahn explained, "If you were unable to see your own body, it would only be a matter of time before you seriously injured yourself. Here, try looking in a mirror."Manifesting a mirror out of thin air, Vahn slid it across the table so Cheelai could see for herself the state she was in. When she saw an 'empty' white blouse and the band of a pale-purple bra on the inside, a wave of confusion and embarrassment washed over her body. It didn't help that she could angle the mirror in such a way that she could see down the blouse to her matching purple panties...Preempting Cheelai's question, Vahn explained, "Unless it's a projection-type cloaking ability, true invisibility only affects the body and its interior. If it applied to things in contact with your body, the entire planet or anything you picked up, regardless of its size, would become invisible..."Though she could kind of understand what Vahn was getting at, a remarkably potent blush spread across Cheelai's face as she asked, "Are you telling me that the only way to become invisible is to remove my clothing...?"Chuckling in response to Cheelai's reaction, Vahn both confused and relieved her by replying, "Yes and no. If that were the case, that ring on your finger would be visible in the reflection. Simply put, the best way to avoid having to walk around naked is to wear clothes and equipment that can also turn invisible. Unfortunately, much like the ring on your finger, they will appear invisible unless you possess the ability to see invisible objects..."Without even considering that she could ask Vahn for the ability to see invisible objects, illusory steam rose from Cheelai's head as she looked down and contemplated her options. On one hand, she would need to remove her clothes to become invisible. On the other, she would appear naked even with invisible clothing. In the end, the only difference between the two seemed to be the level of comfort she would experience while walking around...Amused by the serious yet remarkably embarrassed expression on Cheelai's face, a face he could see without any issues whatsoever, Vahn elected not to tell her about the very obvious solution to her problem. Instead, he pulled out a bangle version of the [REquip] System, stating, "This will help considerably, regardless of the route you decide to go with."Accepting the rather simple-looking bracelet, Cheelai slipped it onto her wrist before perking up when, much like before, information on its use promptly appeared within her mind. Moments later, she appeared simultaneously naked and fully clothed from Vahn's perspective. His perception was such that he could perceive even the individual molecules of a person's body when he focused, so, even if the people around him wore several layers of armor, it didn't make the slightest difference from Vahn's perspective. His was a world without secrets.Unaware of Vahn's abilities, Cheelai simultaneously beamed and blushed as the clothes on her body promptly turned invisible. She could vaguely make out her bra and panties due to the elastic bands and the way they distorted her breasts, but, beyond that, she was basically sitting naked in front of a man she had just met. This made her feel paradoxically emboldened and ashamed, a peculiar mix of emotions that gave her the almost overwhelming urge to pull a prank...Taking a deep breath, Cheelai did her best to suppress such emotions as she promptly deactivated her invisibility. Unfortunately, she failed to consider that her clothing's invisibility was unrelated to the effect of her ring. She could also see her body perfectly fine while she was invisible, so, for a surprisingly long period of time, Cheelai confusedly inspected her naked body and the golden ring on her finger. She even toggled the ring's invisibility on and off a few times, seemingly believing it was the problem rather than her oversight. It was only when Vahn cleared his throat, garnering her attention, that she realized the truth of the matter...Luckily for the slumbering Sarina, the soundproofing in the manor was quite thorough.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Stonks 📈','Be careful what you wish for...','At this rate, it won't be long before Sarina receives a helping hand xD...')

With Pilaf and his gang well out of earshot, Sarina waited until Vahn approached with Bulma before raising her hands high and exclaiming, "Eternal Dragon, by your name, I summon you! Come forth, Shenlong...!"Though it may have been a little childish of her, Sarina had always wanted to try calling forth the Eternal Dragon ever since she saw it appear on screen. She had even tried to throw a kamehameha when she was training in secret, so, seeing the orbs light up in response to her cry, an excited grin developed across her face...Responding to Sarina's summons, the Dragon Balls released a golden light that forced everyone except Vahn to cover their eyes. Then, as the sky above darkened, a golden pillar of light erupted from within, instantaneously piercing the heavens as thick clouds gathered overhead.With the light fading away, Sarina opened her eyes before promptly swallowing when she looked up to find a massive dragon staring at her. Shenlong was much bigger than she expected, so much so that his form appeared to blot out the sky as it continued to flow infinitely from the still-glowing Dragon Balls. Its maw was so large that, even if she were to stand next to its smallest tooth, it would be several times her size."I am the Eternal Dragon. State your wish, but, be warned, for it will come true..."Feeling her bones vibrating in response to Shenlong's booming voice, Sarina found herself wholly unable to respond. It was only when Vahn touched her shoulder, silently supporting her, that she was able to state, "I wish for the ability to summon the Dragon Balls to my side whenever I want...!"Though Sarina's wish was rather unorthodox, there were no rules prohibiting someone from using their wish to acquire the Dragon Balls. This was a bit of a loophole, but, as it didn't really care what people wished for, Shenlong's crimson-red eyes glowed against the backdrop of the stormy sky as it released an invisible, magical pulse and stated, "Your wish...has been granted..."As the earliest versions of Shenlong only had the power to grant a single wish, its body burst into gold light the moment it finished speaking. The Dragon Balls began to ascend towards the sky, but, instead of splitting off in random directions at the speed of light, they promptly fell to the Earth as inert, ashen-grey spheres...Speaking out while the others were still recovering from their stupors, a bemused expression on his face as he remarked, "That was a little surprising...I half-expected you to wish for the bloodline of an Ancient Saiyan or something similar..."Giggling in response to Vahn's words, Sarina leaned into him as she mused, "Why would I waste a wish on something I can just ask you for? This will make collecting the Dragon Balls without your help much easier. It also lets me steal them from anyone who is trying to misuse them. Win-win, right?"Unable to refute the raven-haired woman's logic, Vahn just planted a kiss atop her head before cradling her in his arms. This elicited a series of coughs from Bulma, but, instead of releasing Sarina from his grasp, Vahn continued to hold her until she took the initiative to separate, whispering, "You should hurry up and do her. I'm starting to get tired of her acting like a spoiled brat all the time..."Resisting the urge to point out she was also quite spoiled, Vahn planted a second kiss on Sarina's forehead before answering, "When she's ready..." in a whisper of his own.Since she couldn't exactly force Vahn to have sex, Sarina gave a helpless sigh before standing on the tips of her toes and giving him a kiss. Then, despite each ball weighing several kilograms, she casually picked them up before placing them into a satchel. Their magical properties prevented them from being placed into spatial storage devices so this was the alternative she had prepared prior to making her wish.Seeing Sarina placing the inert Dragon Balls into her satchel, Goku approached with a concerned look on his face, asking, "Which one of these is my Grandpa's ball...?" before following it up with, "Are they going to stay like this?"Emulating Vahn's habit, Sarina gently ruffled Goku's hair as she explained, "Don't worry, little guy. They'll return to normal in twelve months. As for your Grandpa's ball...why don't I just let you hold on to each of them?"Knowing that the Red Ribbon Army would begin searching for the Dragon Balls shortly after they became active, Sarina figured she might as well entrust them to Goku. She didn't really know how fate worked but she assumed they would seek him out at Kame House and eventually antagonize him into wiping them out. If they didn't, well, she would simply have to take matters into her own hands.Though she understood her actions were a little outrageous, Lapis and Lazuli, better known as Androids 17 and 18, were two of Sarina's favorite characters. She really wanted them to exist in the present timeline, so, even though she could easily defeat Dr. Gero long before he became a threat, she would rather just leave things to Goku and let fate take its course. They would probably resent her if they knew the truth, but, so long as they never found out, they would be happier as Androids than normal people. At least, that's what she told herself.Unaware of Sarina's machinations, Goku happily accepted the satchel filled with stone spheres. This caused a wave of guilt to wash over Sarina's mind, but, as this may well be her only chance to enter an Actualized World, she intended to make the most of it. So long as she actively helped more than she harmed, it should all balance itself out.........After explaining the situation with Chi-Chi, Vahn received a rather crisp smack from a very enraged Bulma. She accused him of breaking their promise, but, upon learning about Chi-Chi's age and the finer details surrounding their 'engagement', she eventually calmed enough to tell him he was on thin ice.Promptly shattering said ice, Vahn also revealed the existence of Cheelai and his intentions to foster Broly. Bulma ended up hearing him out till the end, but, shortly thereafter, she blasted off in the Model Tiamat after saying she would come and find him once she had calmed down and made the necessary arrangements for Sarina's and Chi-Chi's transfers.Though he could understand why Bulma was angry, there wasn't too much Vahn could do without acting as though the entire universe revolved around her. She wasn't the reason he had entered the Actualized World, so, while he intended to do what he could to guarantee her happiness, he wasn't going to ignore everything else just to pander to her. If he let her, she would treat him as little more than a convenience to get whatever she wanted. Not because she was evil or exploitative by nature, but because she simply didn't know how to prioritize anything but herself.As narcissistic as it may sound, Vahn knew everything would kind of sort itself out the moment he and Bulma had sex. He was also one of the few people she would be able to bounce ideas off of, so, once she had mellowed out and overcome her teen angst, everyone would be a lot happier. Until then, Vahn's priorities were helping Sarina grow stronger and subtly manipulating events to ensure she got the most out of their time in the Actualized World.With this in mind, Vahn pretended not to notice Pilaf and his two cronies, Mai and Shu, sneaking away while he, Goku, and Sarina discussed returning to Grandpa Gohan's house and resting for a few days. They were currently a few days ahead of schedule in regards to the original timeline, so, while it would be a simple matter to just drop Goku off at Master Roshi's house, Vahn wanted to give him the opportunity to encounter and become frenemies with Krillin.Just as Sarina had her favorite characters, Vahn had quite a few himself. Krillin had been kind of annoying in the earlier seasons, but, by the events of the Saiyan Saga, he was one of the hardest working members of the Z-Fighters. He had been a part of every major battle, and, no matter how massive the gap between himself and his opponents, he never gave up improving himself until he settled down and started a family.While Sarina was obviously intending to pair him with Lazuli, Vahn had no intention of changing the cool and reticent blonde's preferences. She clearly had a thing for shorter men, as, despite lacking a nose, Krillin had been the apple of Lazuli's eye from the moment they met. The same could be said of Krillin, who, despite knowing the Androids were out to kill his best friend, couldn't help falling in love with the fierce yet secretly soft-hearted gynoid...Besides, with his ability to direct his intent pretty much anywhere, Vahn had already confirmed that Lapis and Lazuli were only a few months old. This had surprised him quite a bit, but, considering the twins were around 18 at the time of their biomechanical conversion, it made sense they were 12-13 years younger than the rest of the Z-Fighters. Thus, with Sarina conspiring to pair him with girls like Kale and Caulifla, Vahn had few qualms with letting Krillin's and Lazuli's relationship blossom...Of course, without actively viewing it, even Vahn had no clue how things might develop thanks to the changes he and Sarina had introduced. After all, they were only a few days into their journey, yet, in spite of this, he was literally preparing to adopt one of the most powerful characters in the series. With even just a small amount of training, there was a very real probability that Broly would simply fodder every enemy that appears...There was a reason he was called the Legendary Super Saiyan.........While Vahn, Sarina, and Goku were enjoying a feast back on Mount Paozu, a certain green-skinned alien with white hair and rose-pink eyes was currently loafing around in her room in little more than a purple sports bra and a matching pair of spats. Purple had always been her favorite color, so, after discovering her closet filled with purple clothes, she tried on a few before ultimately decided to just relax in her underwear.Though she still wanted to believe she had misunderstood her employer's intentions, the resort-like conditions of her new home had gradually opened Cheelai's mind to the notion of simply accepting whatever he had in mind for her. If she got to relax in a warm mineral bath and eat delicious meals every single day, she wouldn't mind playing the part of a pet. It might not be an ideal lifestyle, but, compared to living on the streets and being forced into prostitution just to get by, it was marginally more acceptable.Unfortunately, even after exploring the manor, fiddling around with herself, and even going so far as to stage a pretend getaway, no one appeared to take advantage or stop her. This caused Cheelai to reconsider if she was actually being watched, but, recalling how her employer had teleported her the moment she consented to become a caretaker, he had to have some kind of means to observe her. If not...well, there wasn't much she could do about that other than hope he returned sometime after the stain she left in the master bedroom faded away.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Shenlong? More like Shenlongboi...','Bulma really is a bit of a narcissist...','Ah, the things people will do when they've completely misunderstood a situation...')

Chapter 25: Sentiments