Goku, now a young adult once more, was flying across the blue cloudless sky, trying to make it home in time. Currently in his Super Saiyan state, with the noticeable golden hair and the teal coloured eyes, he cut and left a golden hued trail in his wake. Breaking the sound barrier, he flew quickly, carving a clean line through the clouds until the Son home stead came into view.
The young saiyan slowed to an abrupt stop, a small distance away from the main entrance. He began his descendant to the ground. He steeled his resolve and walked towards the door. Grabbing the handle, he twisted it before pushing. The door opened with a loud creaking noise, evidence of the lack of maintenance to the hinges. Goku entered the eerily quiet house and walked through the empty hallway leading to the sitting room, with every step echoing loudly throughout the house. Layers of dust had covered every surface, whilst spiders had run rampant creating masses of webs running the lengths of the walls and ceiling.
He entered the room expecting to see all his beloved friends and family sitting on the sofas, laughing and telling each other stories of the days gone by. However, they were unoccupied and covered in dust. He scanned the room for any evidence of someone living in the house and he saw a tape with a note sitting on the coffee table. It read 'For Goku'. He turned on the TV and inserted the tape into the drive.
The screen flashed briefly before an image of Chi-Chi flickered on the screen. Goku smiled briefly before it faltered once he saw her image; her cheeks which used to be fuller with a rosy tint to them now looked thinner and pale, she looked thinner and weaker in comparison to how he last remembered her, and she kept shivering every few moments even though she had a shawl wrapped around her shoulders. He watched as she cleared her throat, and began to speak,
"Hey Goku. I made this video as somewhat of a farewell gift to you. However, by the time you see it, I shall have passed on from this world. Do not be sad however because I know I shall see you when you join me. I truly cherish the moments we shared however short they may have been, take care of our sons for me Goku. Goodbye for now".
Goku could only watch in silence, whilst the tears slowly welled within his eyes threatening to spill. "G-goodbye Chi-Chi."he managed to croak out, his voice laden with sadness. A lone tear fell, snaking its way down his cheek. However, like a dam breaking, more tears fell soon after.
Wiping away the tears proved to be an exercise in futility, as they flowed endlessly. He picked himself up but felt depressed, the joy to see his family having been replaced by sadness. The saiyan trudged up the stairs, each step heavy and resonating on the wooden floorboards and silent walls. Goku stepped into the bedroom and slumped on the bed. Inhaling deeply from the sheets, the tantalizing scent of Chi-Chi tickled his nostrils, resulting in a fresh wave of tears.
Eventually crying himself to sleep, a large wet spot had been formed on the sheets where his head lay.
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Three days had passed since his arrival back home and his emotional breakdown. Goku had somewhat climbed out the slump he had fallen into and chose to find something to occupy his thoughts with as a distraction.
Choosing to go outside and get some fresh air, he wrenched himself from the sheets and the lingering scent of his wife. Trudging down the stairs, he held to the walls for support as he moved towards the door once more. Reaching towards the handle he grasped it, twisted it before pulling the door open. Instantly a hand rushed to cover his eyes from the intense glare of the sunlight. 3 days of staying in the dark had rendered his eyesight weak.
The clearing in front of the house was peaceful with the trees swaying in the breeze, whilst the animals of the forest went about their business. Sure, time had taken its toll on the once meticulous garden ChiChi had kept before, with weeds and vines having ran rampart with no one to keep them in check.
Goku walked into the light, his steps slow while his shoulders were hunched like he was carrying the weight of the world on them. Grunting in exertion, he lowered himself into a meditative pose, before closing his eyes. Firstly, he controlled his breathing, slowing it down before allowing himself to call upon the latent power within himself.
Darkness consumed his vision, before a bright light soon replaced it "Shenron, come out I need your guidance." said the hero of earth, calling out into the void. He waited for what seemed like an eternity before a wisp of green smoke appeared, swirling furiously whilst growing larger as the moments flew by.
A long serpentine like body was formed first, followed up by a yellow underbelly, then finally the head. The dragon roared upon finishing its formation and now towered over Goku. "You have summoned me, Son Goku. State your wish." it stated, the sheer power in its voice shaking the void.
Goku pushed himself off the floor before willing himself into the air, up to eye level with the dragon, "As you probably know my wife or ex-wife Chi-Chi unfortunately passed from this world." said Goku, voicing his woes to the Eternal Dragon.
"If you're about to ask me to wish her back to life I cannot fulfil such a wish. She passed from natural causes."
Goku sighed whilst pushing his fingers through his spiky hair, the action relieving some tension from his chest "I knew bringing her back was impossible already. I was actually going to wish to be transported to a different place, a different world even for a while as I clear my head."
Shenron remained silent momentarily before responding "You Son Goku are the sole keeper of the dragon balls in this universe, transporting you to a different one will take them from this universe, and they shall follow you. Are you willing to accept this?" Goku nodded his confirmation, not even stopping to think it over. "Very well. Give me a moment whilst I search for a suitable universe." thundered the dragon.
Its ruby eyes glowed with power, as it set to work finding a universe. Goku watched in silence, time slowly passing. After a what seemed like a while, the dragon finally spoke. "I have found a suitable universe, one that is capable of challenging you in your base form and in desperate need of a hero. Shall I transport you immediately?"
Goku nodded his confirmation once more 'Finally someone to challenge my new-found power. I cannot wait.' thought the Saiyan in excitement, whilst clenching his fists. Escaping the void, he woke up once again in the clearing just as the sun was setting. A warm summers breeze kept the looming night-time coldness at bay.
Suddenly he felt it, a tingling feeling all above his skin. He knew the feeling, it was associated with magical transportation, as had occurred to him a few times in his life. Goku watched as his hands and body slowly turned transparent before darkness consumed him as he fell unconscious.