EPIC Side Story: Dragon Ball

After recovering from her shock over the revelation there were places where the Frieza influence hadn't reached, Cheelai asked the question at the forefront of her mind, specifically, "Wait, if the people of Earth don't know about Frieza, how do you? In fact, what, exactly, are you? I've heard of people with the ability to teleport but I've never heard of anyone with the power to teleport others from other planets. Like, how did you even know I was on Frieza Planet 297?"As he had no reason to keep it a secret, Vahn waved his hand to produce snacks and beverages for everyone before explaining everything he had told Bulma. This included the fact he was a God, the reason for his visit to Earth, and a basic outline of his powers.Unsurprisingly, Cheelai wasn't too enthusiastic about the aforementioned revelations. Every culture had Gods they worshipped, but, more often than not, they were just scams made up by people with power to take advantage of those without. The proliferation of the Frieza Forces was the only proof most people needed to know there were such things as Gods. The tyrant had forced the leaders of innumerable religions to admit the truth before publically executing countless more just to illustrate the futility of placing your belief in beings that either didn't exist or were too powerless to act.The real Gods were those with the power to dictate, control, and harvest the lives of others as their leisure...A stark contrast to Cheelai's slightly hostile skepticism, Chi-Chi had reverted back to her fangirl mode. Her obsidian eyes glistened with the light of countless stars, and, if she hadn't made up her mind before, she had now. Rather, now that she knew that Vahn was a God, she 'understood' why he had decided to test her. If she couldn't even prove herself against other humans, how could she, a mere Princess from a tiny kingdom, hope to become the wife of a God...?While Chi-Chi was cementing various thoughts within her mind, the look on her face appearing as though she was gazing at something impossibly distant, Cheelai had other questions she wanted answers to. Vahn hadn't explained why he had chosen her to be Broly's caretaker, so, in a sardonic, borderline vitriolic tone, she asked, "What does a supposed God need someone like me for? There's not anything special about me. Heck, even among the members of my own batch, I scored below average in pretty everything except piloting and marksmanship..."Though her tone became somewhat melancholic towards the end, Cheelai managed to retain a bit of sharpness in her voice as she glared into Vahn's eyes. In response, the latter just smiled, his tone soft and resonating as he stated, "Everyone is special. Some people just need a bit of help finding out what makes them so. As for why I chose you...it's because you possess a quality that the Frieza Force doesn't test for..."Furrowing her brows, Cheelai crossed her arms as a means to both comfort herself and appear confrontational as she asked, "Oh? And what, oh mighty God, might that be...?"Cheating quite a bit by relying on Loi-chan and his ability to view any point in space and time, Vahn left Cheelai absolutely speechless as he created a three-dimensional projection that showed a much younger version of herself, beaten and bloodied, attempting to protect the other children from her batch of podlings. When she found out they were being shipped off to the frontlines, she stood up against their handlers, and, as a result, received numerous beatings for her attempts to both break free and let others escape."You have a strong will and a caring heart. It takes tremendous courage to stand against the people who will harm you. It takes exponentially more to stand against the people who harm others..."Erasing the projection with a casual wave of his hand, Vahn took advantage of Cheelai's silence to continue, adding, "When I told you about how Broly was being mistreated, I could see the pain and anger reflected in your eyes. Now, even though you've only known each other a short while, I would be willing to bet that you would do everything you can to make sure he never has to suffer like that again..."Demonstrating an ability he had only rarely made use of after his departure from the Nasuverse, Vahn made the Strings of Fate between Cheelai and Broly visible for all to see. He didn't include all of them, but, among the ones he had chosen, there was a luminous black string that radiated a pale green light connecting Broly's and Cheelai's hearts. This was a string representing a powerful desire to protect, and, while Cheelai may be unwilling to admit it, Broly's silence and the gentle expression on his face had spoken louder than any words he might have said..."..."Hearing Vahn dutifully reveal the meaning behind each string, the hateful expression on Cheelai's face eased into an introspective glower before finally settling on a conflicted pout. She refused to believe that Vahn was a God, but, seeing him demonstrate a plethora of abilities she couldn't even imagine prior to seeing with her own eyes, she couldn't exactly refute him. Instead, she asked one of the most prominent questions that remained in her mind, "Why don't you stop Frieza...?"Ceasing his explanation on the Strings of Fate, Vahn dismissed them with a wave before surprising Cheelai by asking, "Why don't you...?"Furrowing her brows, Cheelai's voice cracked slightly as she retorted, "If I had the power to stop Frieza, do you think I would be sitting here...!?"Shaking his head, Vahn's expression turned visibly melancholic as he answered, "No...if you had the power to stop Frieza, you would probably be his replacement..."Though Cheelai's anger had begun to fade during Vahn's explanation, it returned with a vengeance when she heard him compare her to a monster like Frieza. She immediately jumped to her feet, but, despite her efforts to flip the table, it remained firmly planted on the ground due to Vahn promptly placing his hand on its surface."Calm down."With the pupils of her eyes contracting, Cheelai wanted to shout at the top of her lungs, but, as if her indignation had been imaginary, an indescribable sense of incongruency impacted her mind as she found herself calming down in an instant. For a brief moment, she couldn't even remember why she was angry in the first place...Retracting the power of Authority from his voice, Vahn continued where he left off, explaining, "The reason I do not deal with Frieza is because several others have already been set on that path. If the Gods dealt with every problem that appeared, mortals would become increasingly dependent on us until we broke or they rebelled. To that end, the Gods choose champions and heroes to protect the people in their stead. Broly is one such example...his power and potential are so extreme that, with just a few years of training, there is nothing Frieza could do to stop him..."Though she wanted to ask what he had done to make her calm, Vahn's mention of Broly caused Cheelai's face to morph into an expression of consternation as she muttered, "I get it...even if I'm a good person, possessing too much power would eventually corrupt me. Is that what you're trying to say...?"Without waiting for Vahn to respond, Cheelai shifted her attention to Broly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes as she muttered, "It isn't right...like, I understand what you're trying to say, but it isn't right to force someone like Broly to fight a monster like Frieza..."Speaking before Cheelai could continue on her tangent, Vahn hastily stated, "I mentioned Broly as an example. He isn't going to be the one to slay Frieza. I just wanted you to better understand the point I was trying to make. As for what that point was...even I'm not entirely sure. I just know that it isn't my destiny to defeat Frieza. If you'd like, however, it could be yours."Blinking in surprise, Cheelai gave Vahn an 'are you an idiot?' kind of look before pointing out, "You just said I would become a tyrant if I was strong enough to defeat Frieza..."Shaking his head, Vahn clarified, "No, I asked why you didn't stop Frieza and implied that you would be a tyrant if you possessed the power to do so. The missing piece of the puzzle is the method you use to obtain the power to defeat Frieza. If you were simply born with it, much like Frieza, it is pretty much guaranteed that you would become a tyrant. Inversely, if you start from the bottom and work your way up with the intention of defeating him for the sake of others, the odds of you becoming a tyrant are relatively slim."Though she felt that Vahn had been unnecessarily vague, Cheelai returned to her seat with a plop before crossing her arms and asking, "You seriously expect me to believe that someone like me, a literal mass-produced podling, can defeat the Emperor of the Universe? I'm not sure how Gods are produced but you must have hit your head on the way out..."Shrugging his shoulders, Vahn maintained a relaxed smile as he retorted, "That, my green-skinned friend, is the true reason you aren't able to defeat Frieza. You aren't even willing to try..."Furrowing her brows, Cheelai was about to retort when Broly, silencing the entire table, said, "I will defeat Frieza..." in a soft yet resolute tone.Taken aback by the young Saiyan's words, Cheelai found herself unable to find her own. As a result, Broly was able to continue, saying, "I don't know who this Frieza person is...but I can tell they're bad. If I can grow strong enough to defeat him...people won't have to suffer anymore...everyone can go back to being happy..."Feeling as though the tiny Saiyan was gripping her heart, a layer of moisture spread across Cheelai's eyes. Broly currently resembled a little kid so it was impossible to imagine him fighting, much less defeating a monster like Frieza. She also couldn't imagine the kind of training someone would have to go through in order to get that strong. All she knew for certain was that it wouldn't be easy...you didn't obtain the power to defeat a tyrant without experiencing unimaginable suffering...Speaking before Cheelai could even think to protest, Vahn stated, "That is a matter for the far, far future. For now, the most important thing the two of you can be doing is enjoying your lives to the fullest. You have both endured an extremely traumatic experience. Possessing a balanced mental state is one of the most important aspects to increasing your strength, so, if you're serious about defeating Frieza, focus on becoming happy first. Once you possess something worth fighting for, your power will grow by leaps and bounds..."Taking advantage of the fact that Broly was seated next to him, Vahn punctuated his words by gently ruffling the young Saiyan's head. He wouldn't be able to do this for very long, so, before Broly shot up like a bamboo shoot near the end of Spring, Vahn intended to caress his head as much as possible. Intimacy was one of the reasons, but, more important than that, he was slowly unlocking the youth's unfathomable potential. This was an ability he had possessed even as far back as Danmachi, so, now that he existed in a world where Elder Namekians could literally draw out the potential contained within a person's 'soul', Vahn figured he might as well do the same.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Chi-Chi is at 120% o_o...','Vahn speakin' the tru-true...','"There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man..."')

Though the conversation preceding dinner was pretty tense, the mood qualitatively improved by the time everyone had finished eating. The only person who was even remotely upset after the fact was Chi-Chi, who, despite having to restrain herself from licking her plate clean, lamented the fact that Vahn was the one who prepared it.In Chi-Chi's mind, the wife was supposed to do all the cooking. When she heard that cooking was one of Vahn's favorite hobbies, it was like a meteor had crashed into her mind. In its wake, many of the preconceived notions she had formed in regards to gender roles had been eliminated. A few of the more deeply rooted ones managed to persist, but, with years between Chi-Chi and graduation, Vahn was pretty confident he could eliminate the rest.With this in mind, Vahn politely refused Chi-Chi's offers to take a bath and subsequently share a bed together. This left her feeling more than a little dispirited, so, after discussing the matter with Sarina, he spent a few hours helping her redecorate her room in accordance with her preferences before punctuating the evening by gifting her a bookcase filled with every textbook she would be assigned while attending school in West City. In her mind, this was his way of telling her to do her best, so, while she was still bothered by the fact he had refused to let her 'practice' behaving as his wife, she went to sleep in high spirits.........Waking from the dormant state he used as a substitute for sleep, Vahn's intent locked onto the presence that had appeared in Broly's room. In the very next moment, both it and he appeared high in the sky above the manor as he said, "The Eastern Supreme Kai...I would say it's a pleasure to meet you, but you don't teleport into someone's house at 2 AM if you have good intentions..."Furrowing his brows in response to Vahn's words, the Eastern Supreme Kai, a petite man standing at 160cm in height and possessing purple skin, elf-like ears, and a white mohawk said, "That child is an unimaginable danger to this planet. He cannot be allowed to stay here..."Resisting the urge to grab and tug the youthful-looking Kai's ears, a challenging smile developed across Vahn's face as he uttered an, "Oh~?" before following it by asking, "And where would you take him...?"Not liking the fact he couldn't even sense Vahn's power, the Eastern Supreme Kai, Shin, swallowed the lump forming in his throat before answering, "I will take him to the Supreme World of the Kais. There, even if he rampages, he will not be able to cause harm..."Surprised by the notion that Shin was essentially stating he would be taking Broly away to raise him, Vahn's anger began to recede as he shook his head and said, "Sorry, but I'm afraid I can't let you do that. Besides, so long as I'm here, Broly isn't a danger to anyone. Your worry, while understandable, is unnecessary."With a hint of a sneer on his face, Shin was about to inform Vahn that he was dealing with powers far beyond his understanding. Before he could utter so much as a single syllable, however, he found himself back on the Sacred World of the Kai, a thin piece of parchment unfurling in front of his face that read, 'The next time you enter my home unannounced, you better bring Beerus.'Reading the piece of paper, Shin's golden-brown eyes widened to the point they nearly resembled saucers. This caused the elderly, red-skinned man who had appeared next to him to ask, "Lord Shin? Is everything alright?"Grabbing the piece of paper before the red-skinned man could peruse its contents, Shin answered, "No, Kibito. Everything is perfectly fine. Thank you for asking..."Though the expression on Shin's face told him that everything was 'not' fine, Kibito simply nodded his head, saying, "Very good." before following it up by asking, "Would my Lord like some tea? Your complexion is somewhat pale."Laughing nervously, Shin promptly incinerated the piece of paper concealed behind his back before answering, "That would be lovely..." in an audibly disconcerted tone.........Returning to bed, Vahn informed Sarina that everything was okay before cradling her in his arms until she fell back asleep. At the same time, he used his intent to continue observing Shin before briefly shifting it to the planet occupied by Beerus, the cat-like God of Destruction resembling an ancient Egyptian Deity.Unsurprisingly, Beerus was still asleep atop his floating bed while Whis, the blue-skinned, white-haired Angel that served as both his attendant and Martial Arts Master, enjoyed a game of chess with the Oracle Fish, a blue, eel-like creature suspended in a tank of green liquid. Neither of them noticed his presence, so, after observing the board state and determining that the Oracle Fish was going to win, Vahn decided to play it extra safe by sneaking a peek at the Gods of Destruction from other Universes.Fortunately, while he was somewhat surprised to find the furry, fox-like God of Destruction, Liqueur in the middle of a date, Vahn didn't find anything amiss with the other Universes. At the very least, there was nothing of note going on with their Supreme Kais or Gods of Destruction.Feeling a little better, Vahn set the matter of Shin appearing in his home aside and decided to get some rest. He didn't actually need it, but, for the sake of suspense, it was better for him to at least enter a dormant state via the Mantra of Eternity. If he stayed awake all night, he was bound to keep tabs on Shin and periodically check what other persons of interest were up to. He had already erred pretty big time in this regard, as, shortly after his discussion with Sarina regarding potential harem members, he ended up checking in to see how Caulifla and Kale were doing.At the present moment, Caulifla was just under nine months old. She was growing quickly due to her Saiyan biology, but, unlike the Saiyans of Universe 7, she was aging naturally rather than inside of an incubation pod. As for Kale, she hadn't even been born yet. As a result, Vahn ended up finding his intent in a rather strange place. Specifically, one of her mother's ovaries...Though he was intimately familiar with the female anatomy, Vahn had never experienced being inside of someone's ovary. Well, he had, just not in a super literal, fully conscious sense...Fortunately, the experience wasn't too awkward. It gave Vahn the opportunity to cure an illness that had been plaguing Kale's mother for years and also taught him that his intent could scale down to whatever he was trying to view. He confirmed this by focusing his intent on a single atop of helium, and, as a result, he found himself in a microcosm where protons resembled stars and electrons were comparable to planets.As interesting as the experience had been, the discovery that most fascinated Vahn was the fact that a handful of Saiyans in Universe 6 still had their tails. He didn't know if this was because of his effect on the timeline but Caulifla, her mother, grandmother, and several other females Saiyans within her village still had their tails. It gave the women who possessed them a wild and untamed aura, and, as far as he could tell, it seemed to distinguish them as warriors among their forest-dwelling tribe.Though he was eagerly looking forward to seeing what the matured Caulifla looked like with a tail, Vahn followed the discovery by forbidding himself from prying into the Saiyaness's life unless their paths crossed naturally. There was a very real possibility the Tournament of Power would never take place, so, unless Sarina specifically asked him to take her to Universe 6, Vahn concluded that it was for the best if he just allows fate to take its course. It was bad enough that he was seriously looking forward to the growth of a girl still wearing cloth diapers.........While Vahn was both looking forward to and lamenting the future, Goku was in a remarkably similar state after he, and everyone else, had consumed poisonous pufferfish meat. Not only had it tasted terrible compared to the food he had eaten while staying with Vahn, but, even after using the toilet ten times, he still had to go every twenty to thirty minutes.As bad as this sounded, it was nothing compared to the state everyone else was in. Goku's Saiyan biology had gifted him with an iron stomach, so, while he had one of the most extreme cases of diarrhea he had ever experienced, he could still move around pretty easily. Everyone else had been rendered unable to move, so, in between relieving himself, Goku had been helping to take care of the others. This included a noseless boy with a shaven head and a strange, paradoxically kind yet violent woman whose hair changed between blonde and dark blue each time she sneezed.Though Vahn had explained the differences between men and women to Goku, the latter still had a bit of trouble internalizing the info. As a result, he couldn't help curiously eyeing the woman's body whenever he was wiping away her sweat and checking her butts for poop. He found it strange that she seemed to pee from her front butt, but, as it had to come from somewhere, Goku supposed it made sense for it to come from there rather than the back.Unfortunately, while the blue-haired version of the woman named Launch didn't seem to mind his curiosity, the blonde-haired version immediately pulled out a machine gun, seemingly out of thin air, to try and shoot him. Her sluggishness allowed Goku to disarm her with relative ease, but, even though he was trying to help her, she ended up growling at him like an angry dog until he left the room.With Launch behaving aggressively for several hours, Goku was unspeakably confused when she became completely docile and asked him to take her to the bath. There, she asked him to wash her body, dry her off, and fix her clothes before ultimately asking him to carry her back to bed without so much as a single threat to his life. This drastically increased Goku's confusion, but, recalling how Bulma would go from happy to angry faster than the wind could change directions, he ultimately arrived at the conclusion that it was a trait all girls shared.........Rising early the following morning, Vahn allowed Sarina to sleep in as he made the rounds to wake up Chi-Chi, Broly, and Cheelai. The latter took a bit of effort to wake up, but, once he told her that breakfast would only be served for an hour, she quickly found the motivation to get up and brush her teeth before teaching Broly to do the same.As that was going on, Vahn had a wry smile on his face as Chi-Chi stood atop a stool and watched him cooking like an unblinking owl. She was too prideful to ask him to teach her how to cook, so, after receiving his permission to watch, that is exactly what she did.Unfortunately, as sharp as her mind appeared to be, Chi-Chi's complete lack of experience in the kitchen wasn't doing her any favors. Her lack of superhuman senses also made it impossible for her to follow Vahn's movements with a kitchen knife, so, while it was a relatively simple matter for her to remember all the ingredients used, she wasn't sure how to prepare them or control the heat of the stove. Thus, after a few minutes had passed, she ended up sneaking glances at Vahn rather than paying attention to what he was preparing.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Playing with fire...','Vahn is constantly learning new things (O ^ O;)...','Front butt xD...')

Touching down outside the wall surrounding his recently created estate, Vahn waited for Broly to disembark the Flying Nimbus before asking, "What do you think of your new home? Though there are some bad people around, it should be pleasant compared to Vampa."Never one to mince words, Broly simply intoned an affirmative, "Nn..." before following it with a curt, "It's nice..."Patting the young Saiyan's head, Vahn guided Broly through the large entrance gate in the Eastern wall. His actual manor was relatively small, but, taking advantage of the fact that the King of Central City, effectively the King of the entire Earth, had implemented a policy that allowed people to settle and create villages pretty much anywhere, Vahn had claimed most the hinterlands near West City as his territory.Though he had no intention of building an actual city at the present moment, Vahn's experiences had taught him to plan for such eventualities. This time, however, he had no intention of starting an Empire. Instead, he intended to convert the 500-square-kilometer region into a secondary holy land for martial arts. For now, it was basically a walled preserve filled with a few types of flora, fauna, and a single manor.Guiding Broly towards the manor, Vahn explained, "The area inside these walls will be your home from now on. I don't mind if you want to travel abroad in the future, but, no matter where you go, never forget that this is your home."Nodding his head in implied understanding, Broly's eyes were wandering all over the place as he allowed Vahn to gently usher him inside. Everything he was seeing and experiencing right now was new to him, so, while his expression appeared remarkably tranquil, his excitement was approaching levels comparable to his past spars with Ba.Feeling the young Saiyan's excitement, an amused chuckle emanated from Vahn's throat as he spread his senses through the manor. It had been several hours since his departure so he half-expected to find Sarina and Cheelai conversing with one another. Instead, Sarina was lounging about and watching anime in their room while Cheelai was staring out the window of her own with a bored expression on her face.Calling out to the both of them using his Telepathy, Vahn asked them to meet in the dining room so they could share a meal and get to know each other. Immediately after that, he shifted his intention over to Chi-Chi to find the young Princess lying on her stomach in bed, her eyes intently focused on the contents of a book while several others littered her surroundings.Noticing that many of the books were college-level texts, a prickly sensation spread across Vahn's body. It didn't help that the outliers were romance novels, anatomy texts, cookbooks, and self-help books related to improving marriage and being a proper wife. As for the text Chi-Chi currently had her face buried in, it was an introduction to child psychology...("It's no wonder she was so hard on Goku. If she read these types of books for seven years straight, she probably thought she knew everywhere there was to know about being married. It would have been difficult for anyone, much less someone as pure as Goku, to meet her expectations...")Since Chi-Chi had never actually gone to school in the series he was familiar with, Vahn had always been confused regarding her obsession with Gohan's education. Now he understood perfectly. She had basically brainwashed herself into thinking a certain way. Without anyone there to correct her, she would have transitioned to reading books that exclusively corroborated what she believed to be true. By the time she married Goku, even a psychiatrist wouldn't be able to convince her she didn't know what was best for her family and children...Though he now realized there was a very good chance that Chi-Chi would be able to graduate with honors, Vahn wasn't too concerned. He had become accustomed to being the penultimate goal of young girls with powerful fates, so, as the person who had set the objectives for her to complete, he couldn't exactly complain about Chi-Chi taking his words seriously. Instead, he decided to focus on the far more pressing matter at hand, Chi-Chi's propensity for delusions.As even the excessively violent adult version Chi-Chi was able to ride the Flying Nimbus, it couldn't be denied that she was still pure of heart. She had just convinced herself so thoroughly that even lie detectors and magic intended to expose a person's true nature wouldn't be able to find fault in her behavior. This was the same logic that allowed kind and pure-hearted people like Goku to massacre the entire Red Ribbon Army without losing the ability to ride the Nimbus. He was so convinced that he was doing the right thing that even the Laws regarded his actions as enacting justice rather than simply murdering people.Perspective and intent were key.Deciding to nip the problem in the bud, Vahn sent a telepathic message to Chi-Chi stating that she could join them for dinner if she received her father's permission. This startled the young Princess quite a bit, but, upon realizing who was speaking to her, she bolted from her room with such speed and intensity that she ended up leaving a dent in the reinforced metal door at the entrance...Understanding that Chi-Chi wasn't going to take no for an answer, Vahn rightly assumed she would be joining them for dinner. What he didn't anticipate was that she wouldn't simply be asking if she could join them for a single meal. Instead, she informed the Ox-King that the time for her departure had come. Then, after a tearful embrace, largely on the part of the Ox-King, she gathered up all the luggage she had prepared before taking a seat atop one of her suitcases and waiting patiently for him to come and retrieve her.........With Bulma telling him she was too busy to attend a social gathering, Vahn introduced Broly and Ba to Sarina and Cheelai before excusing himself to go pick up Chi-Chi. Both she and the Ox-King were waiting for him, so, while it would have been easiest to simply teleport her over, he figured it would be more 'appropriate' to retrieve her directly.Upon arriving outside the castle, Vahn was immediately greeted with a bear hug from the Ox-King, who, prior to letting him go, silently threatened that he would never forgive him if he made Chi-Chi sad. Then, as if he hadn't been releasing bloodlust moments prior, a massive grin developed across his face as he gave Vahn a few weighty slaps before laughing heartily as he retreated to his castle in an effort to disguise the fact he was on the verge of tears...Seemingly oblivious to her father's melancholy, Chi-Chi was even bubblier than the last time Vahn had seen her. She had basically spent the last three and a half days eating, sleeping, and dreaming about the life they would have together. The latter was the motivation that had allowed her to stay focused during her sixteen-hour study sessions. In her mind, she had already convinced herself that she and Vahn were husband and wife. She just needed to convince him and the people around him that she was ready to fulfill her duties.........After helping the overly excited Princess get set up her room, Vahn convinced Chi-Chi to change into something more suitable for a dinner party before showing her the way to the dining room. Along the way, she kept glaring at his hand as if it were her mortal enemy, but, likely as a result of the 'requirements' he had set for her, she never attempted to reach for it. Instead, she followed a short distance behind and to the left of him, a behavior she had picked up from one of the books she read..."We're here..."Startling when she heard Vahn's words, Chi-Chi ceased 'glaring' at his hand, her ears immediately picking up the sounds of several people talking. The tensions in her body immediately reached a peak, but, without hesitating in the slightest, she followed Vahn into the dining room with a fierce and determined look on her face.As everyone had heard Vahn's voice, Sarina, Cheelai, and Broly all shifted their attention toward the entrance as Ba, currently in his cat form, continued lying on his side with a disinterested look on his perpetually grumpy face.Taking advantage of the fact Chi-Chi had removed her helmet, Vahn plopped his hand down atop her head, shattering the growing tensions as he said, "Everyone, I'd like you to meet Chi-Chi. She's going to be staying here starting today."Blushing fiercely in response to the unexpected contact, Chi-Chi promptly cupped her cheeks as an adorable yet silly smile developed across her face. This immediately caught the attention of Cheelai, who, completely lacking a filter, adopted a teasing smile as she mused, "Oh, what's this~? Someone appears to have a bit of a crush..."Though she still appeared somewhat bashful, Chi-Chi's expression became markedly more serious as she stated, "I don't have a crush. Once I graduate, Vahn and I will be married. Now, tell me, who are you? I've never seen a woman with green skin before."Rather than taking offense to Chi-Chi's words, the expression on Cheelai's face became even more amused as she answered, "The name's Cheelai. I'm an Orionite from Frieza Planet 297. Let's try and get along, okay?""Orionite? Frieza...?"As most Earthlings were unaware of the existence of aliens in the present timeline, Chi-Chi couldn't help feeling confused by Cheelai's words. At the same time, a markedly similar expression appeared on the face of the latter as she asked, "You've never heard of Frieza...?"Interjecting before the conversation could get sidelined too far, Vahn gently urged Chi-Chi towards the table as he explained, "Earth is an Underdeveloped Planet located on the edge of the Northern Quadrant. A few hundred years ago, the people of this world were nearly wiped out by a tyrannical monster calling himself King Picollo. As a result, most Earthlings aren't even aware of the existence of the Galactic Patrol, much less the Frieza Force."Having grown up under the tyranny of Frieza her entire life, it had never even occurred to Cheelai that places beyond his reach existed. She knew there were planets he had yet to conquer, but, as a matter of course, most of those planets were actively fighting the Frieza Force. After all, Frieza and his father, King Cold, had already conquered 70% of the habitable Universe. The notion that there were people unaware of their existence bordered on nonsense...What Cheelai, and, for the most part, even Frieza didn't know was that the Eastern Supreme Kai had cast a spell that altered the impression people had of Earth. Unless there was something compelling them to visit, most people would simply ignore it or regard it as a backwater planet with nothing of value. This was, somewhat ironically, the reason Bardock and Gine had chosen the Earth when they were searching for worlds to send their son. It was perceived as such a backwater planet that it had literally been assigned the lowest priority for conquest within the Frieza Force's registry of planets...Were it not for the arrival of the Nameless Namekian three hundred years prior, Earth would have gone unnoticed until the resurrection of Majin Buu. There was even a chance that the manifestation of evil would never awaken, as, without a tremendous supply of energy over a short period of time, it was nearly impossible to remove Buu's seal. The energy it absorbed would gradually leak out, so, even if Babidi harvested the energy of every human on the planet, it wouldn't be enough.Simply put, the arrival of the Nameless Namekian was the catalyst for nearly every major event in the Dragon Ball timeline. Goku may have been the main character, but, were it not for the creation of the Dragon Balls and the destruction wrought by King Piccolo, he likely would have remained in the mountains until Raditz appeared to claim him. After that, even if Raditz did lay waste to much of the planet, it would actually benefit the Universe in the long run as that would make the awakening of Majin Buu even more difficult.Fortunately for Kami, his decision may have brought innumerable troubles to the Earth, but, were it not for the choices he made in his youth, the entire Universe would have been destroyed. After all, by the time of Dragon Ball Super, there were only 28 advanced civilizations remaining in the whole of Universe 7. This was the main reason Beerus slept so much. Majin Buu and Moro had wiped out nearly all life in the Universe on two separate occasions, so, even if he wanted to destroy, he risked lowering the level of his Universe even further. If that happened, an event similar to what was seen in Dragon Ball Super would occur. One where the entire Universe was simply erased with the push of a button.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Chi-Chi's most powerful Innate: Delusional Princess','RIP Ox-King...','Beerus isn't actually as lazy as most people think. The death of Supreme Kais and the destruction wrought by Buu simply left him without anything to destroy...')

Chapter 30: Gospel Truth