Xenoverse Chronicles: The Stories Of Poutine, Menma, And Cargeso

Hunt for the next Shard! Vegeta Vs Piccolo!

--AGE 756, MAY 7th--

"Are we sure the next shard is here?" Sorbet asked, floating up to see the arena before them.

"Positive." Black said, looking around the Audience with him. "Menma and Vegeta are inside, so hopefully, they can get in and find them there. "We're looking out here."

"Got it. How will we know though?"

"Well, like when we found Vegeta, your eye might change color." Black said.

"Alright ladies and Gentlemen! The 23rd Martial arts Tournament will now commence! First up, is one of two of the Mysterious newcomers, Menma, against Tien Shinhan!" The announcer said into his microphone

"Good luck Menma-chan!" Black called. Sorbet's eye changed color when he looked at the other fighters, and Black noticed. "So, it's not Tien, huh? Well at least we narrowed it down...."

"Ready?! BEGIN!" The gongs rang, and Menma and Tien got into almost identical stances.

"How odd. Were you trained by the Crane School as well?"

"No. It's hard to explain, really. Do you believe in time travel?" Menma said.

"Time travel? So you're from the future?"

"Yes. You were my first mentor, Tien-Sensei." She said with a smile.

"Amazing! Whether you believe it or not, Menma claims to be the Current Champ's student from the future! Considering how technology is advancing so quickly, it isn't that far of a stretch to believe!" The announcer said.

"Well then. Let's hope you can teach me a thing or two before I meet you for real." Tien said smiling.

"I can't wait." Menma said. They lunged at each other, exchanging several blows. Menma seemed to be struggling a bit, and Sorbet looks confused.

"Didn't you say she could go Super Saiyan? Why isn't she?" Sorbet asked, looking up at Menma.

"She's holding back. She can't hurt Tien because he has to fight Goku."

"But there's Vegeta too. Vegeta needs to face off against the Shard, right?" He asked, watching them

"Yeah. We might need to change history a bit for this." Black said Darkly.

"Hah.....hah..... You're pretty good Menma..... I'm sure I didn't teach all of those moves to you though.....!" Tien said.

"No, you didn't. But either way.... You have to do something after this." She said. "I forfeit."

"Menma forfeits the match! According to the rules, this means Tien is the Winner!"

"You're a good fighter, Menma. And an Honorable one." Tien said. "Even though I haven't trained you yet.... I'm proud of you."

"Thank you Sensei. It means the world." She said, smiling as they headed back.

"Hey." Piccolo said, glaring at Menma. "I can tell you held back. A lot. What are you playing at?"

"I'm not playing at anything...... Sensei." She said, shooting him a look. Piccolo was surprised at her menacing grin, and Hiro frowned, watching the interaction. Menma noticed the change in ki in Vegeta, moving over to him. "It's him, isn't it?"

"Yeah. He's the Shard. He feels like me. Like how Sorbet Felt." Vegeta said, watching Piccolo. Piccolo started to chuckle to himself, realizing he had quite a powerful Student in the future.

"You haven't really trained under him, have you?"

"No, but I plan to. Poutine has though." She said.

"Poutine is a cute kid. He kicks my ass a lot though." Vegeta admitted.

Menma giggled, watching the next few fights. Vegeta faced off against Goku getting a quick knockout, much to the Z-Fighter's surprise, as well as Hiro. Things played out as they should, with Kami being hit by the Mafuba and contained in a jar.

"Hey, Kaka.... Uh.... Goku." Vegeta said, correcting himself.

"Hey. I need you to beat Piccolo for me, mister. I know it's a long shot but--"

"I intend to." Vegeta said. "I come from the future, just like Menma. We plan on Taking Piccolo with us"

"Why though?" Roshi asked, frowning. "What do you plan to do with him?"

"He's an important player in an event that's coming up. We don't know how easy it will be though."

"Why Piccolo though?" Krillin asked. "He's evil!"

"We can fix that." Menma said, as The intermission ended. Vegeta and Piccolo took to the stage, and Piccolo looked a bit nervous. Did they plan on killing him? Those two were definitely strong enough to do it.

"I need to teach you a few things, Jr." Vegeta said. As Piccolo took off most of his Weighted clothing.

"What do you plan on Teaching me?"

"The Alssissia Transformation. I know you can do it. You are a Shard after all."

"I'm sorry, I'm a what now?" Piccolo said. He was going to teach him a transformation? How did he not know he could do it then?

"A Shard. Trust me. I won't steer you wrong. All you have to do, is think about something that means a lot to you. For you, it might be beating Goku."

"Hmph. Alright." Piccolo said, closing his eyes.

"Now, feel that new energy in you? Make it Explode. Like this." Vegeta exploded into his Alssissia form, the tail and the scarf exploding to life as the armor surrounded him. Piccolo nodded, smirking, then looking at Goku. The namekian exploded with golden ki, surrounded by similar armor. He sprouted angel wings made of pure energy rather than a scarf and tail, and looked himself over.

"I.... This feels.....!"

"Yeah. First time is always overwhelming." Vegeta said. "When your ready, we can start."

"R-right. Just one question....." Why teach me this? You know I'm just going to rule the world with this new form."

"Trust me. You won't." Vegeta said, getting ready. When the gong rang, they lunged at each other, exchanging blows quickly. Piccolo was clearly struggling despite his new form. "Oh? Struggling are we? Care to make a bet?"

"Hah...... Hah..... What..... Kind of bet......?" Piccolo said, standing.

"I've only used about 5% of my power so far. If I dial it back to 1%, and you lose, you have to help us out. But if you win, we help you conquer the world."

"What!?" Goku said, shocked. "You can't offer him that!" Everyone looked shocked, hearing this, save for Black and Sorbet. Piccolo laughed, and nodded.

"Alright. I'll take you on that bet." He said, standing.

"Tournament rules apply as well." Vegeta said, looking at the namek.

"Alright. Whatever." Vegeta lunged, giving Piccolo a shove, knocking him off the stage, and dispersing his Alssissia form. Piccolo looked surprised, suddenly realizing he lost the bet. "Dammit....."

"Black. Let's head back." Vegeta said, dispersing his form. Black offered to help Piccolo up, but he simply slapped her hand away, getting up on his own. They headed back, and Goku watched, a smirk on his face.