Crossover Fan Fiction ❯ Not Your Normal 9 to 5: Overtime ❯ Chapter 2: A Call to Action ( Chapter 3 )

"You want real power Kalin? Let me show you how it's done." The yell started low in Lennex's throat but increased as the white aura of power flickered around him. The aura flared and a hint of color started to appear. Lennex continued his shout as he felt his power reach out and caress the invisible barrier that would take him to the next level. He felt the hindrance of that unexplained blockage try to stop him once again, but Lennex ignored it. His power was his to control again and he wasn't going to give it up this soon after just getting it back. He pushed past the familiar barrier and watched as his aura expanded around him.

 

Inuyasha and his friends retreated back several yards and watched and felt this new show of power from their friend. He was right about the wind as it doubled in force now that Lennex was adding to it. They watched the white aura flash golden a few times, slowly going back to white until Lennex increased the decibel of his yell and it flashed gold and stayed that way. His already spiky black hair seemed to stand up straighter and it too made a transition to a golden color. He ceased his cry as the transformation was finished and looked back over his shoulder at his friends. He winked at them again in a boyish manner, and Inuyasha could see that his eyes were now an icy turquoise color, instead of the ebony they had been.

 

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“After that we fought for a little bit. He turned out to be stronger because of that power sapping material I was infected with. But thanks to Kagome I was able to pull out the win.” Lennex said to the people gathered around him on the balcony of CapCorp.

 

“Transforming into a Super Sayjin was the only course of action I had left if I wanted to survive”

 

“Ha, how about not getting involved with fights that are none of your business. I thought we told you not to get into trouble while you were back there?” an angry Vegeta snarled out.

 

Lennex shook his head. This was one of the reasons why he was very vague the first time around about his trip to the past.

 

“Look I got involved because these people became my friends. That's the only excuse I'm going to give. Like it or not it's all in the past. Literally. And now I have to go back to help again because this time I brought this on them.”

 

“And what could you do?” Vegeta asked, “The Kremon alliance is backboned by tactical thinkers and when they go looking for someone, you can bet there are a lot more troops there then what the boy and his friends encountered.”

 

“Then he would need someone who was equally great at tactics if not better, “Bra piped up before turning to her father, “Someone like you daddy, who could doubt the cunning mind of the Prince of all Sayjins.” She finished sweetly

 

Vegeta stared at his daughter in surprise. It was no secret that the hard, cold warrior was wrapped around his daughters finger, and in that simple statement, she had ensured his participation. His pride would demand no less then proving the statement true. The rest gathered around the small table openly smiled at the warrior causing him to scowl.

 

“Fine, but you will accompany me since you volunteered my services.”

 

Bra smiled at her father for she had planned on returning to the past anyways.

 

Shippo interjected at this point. “I only have two extra belts, how is everyone going to get back?”

 

“Not to worry, I have seven more belts, I always plan ahead, and I knew we'd have to go back in force some time. I am a genius remember.” Bulma stated with a superior expression on her face.

 

Shippo's heart was getting lighter by the minuet. Things were moving forward faster then ever and he knew that he would be able to rescue his friends in no time.

 

“All right, first of all it looks as if we are going to need a base of operations, something Bulma can supply. Id like one of the capsule houses with a regeneration tank or two. This could be an extended campaign.” Vegeta started staring at the ground while his thoughts raced in preparation. “That also means your coming back with us Bulma. I want someone there that can fix or improve anything we might need.”

 

“Me?” Bulma exclaimed

 

“Yes you woman, I'd rather have you there then any of these technicians you employee. Besides, are you not the fearless woman who journeyed to Namek with a half grown boy and a half grown man.”

 

The statement had the desired effect on Bulma and she shook her head in agreement. Krillian and his family also had an effect since the second half grown man Vegeta had spoken of was him. The glare 18 directed to the prince could have cut diamond.

 

“I want to go back to. I want to help.” A quiet voice broke the momentary silence.

 

The Group turned to Mrs. Higarashi, for it was she that had spoken.

 

“What can a common housewife bring to the table?” Vegeta asked coldly

 

Mrs. Higarashi stared at the arrogant man before replying, “I did a little work with a Medical ward before I was married, I can set bones and tend to minor injuries just fine. Besides, I want to help my daughter.”

 

“And I can use a nurse slash assistant Vegeta, Lord knows your no good in a hospital.” Bulma piped up, earning her a smile from the worried mother.

 

“Fine, so that leaves 4 belts left. Any volunteers.” Lennex asked.

 

“You can count me in; I want to see just how strong these guys really are!” Goku said excitedly.

 

Piccolo shook his head, “Typical Sayjin. I'm in, if someone is threatening Earth past or present, I'll defend her.”

 

“Ya ill go.” Trunks piped up.

 

“No you won't son of mine. I need someone here to run the company and since me and your sister are already going, that leaves you.” Bulma stated crossing her arms.

 

Trunks was about to arguer the point, but a glare from his mother silenced him.

 

“Well what do you say honey, how about that second honeymoon I always promised you. Clean air, a different location, and all the bad guys you can pound your pretty little hands on?” Krillian asked with an infectious grin, one his wife returned.

 

“Sounds like a party.” She responded.

 

“All right then, it sounds like our rescue party is formed. Now lets get some quick plans made and get back to the past. I don't want Inuyasha and company in the Alliance's hands any longer then necessary.” Lennex said as the group bent their heads together to lay out groundwork for this mission.

 

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After the impromptu strategy session, preparations were underway. Bulma, with the help of Bra, was in her lab getting the necessary capsules together for the trip to the past. Goku had disappeared to his home to inform his wife and family what was going on. Krillian and 18 also had returned home to pick up a few things, namely their old fighting gear. Piccolo, who was always ready to go, stayed on the balcony in meditative silence. Mrs. Higarashi was quietly giving instructions to Marron, who had volunteered to watch the shrine in their absence. Vegeta had disappeared to his room and Lennex waited patiently with Shippo in the kitchen. He figured the kit had not eaten in a while and he himself was a little hungry. He blamed his Sayjin blood for that. They spent the time talking about the adventures Shippo and his friends had been on since their last visit. Things had kept Lennex pretty busy the last few months and he wanted to know how the war with Naraku was progressing. From what Shippo had told him, it was still a stalemate between the two sides.

 

Lennex had just filled his mouth with a dumpling when Bra poked her head around the corner. “Mom says we are ready to go as soon as everyone is out back. We're taking one of the hover carriers back to Tokyo. Dad of course says to move your ass since this is your entire fault anyways.”

 

Lennex nodded to the girl and quickly put away the food that had not been eaten. No sooner had Bra stated that they were ready, Shippo had immediately left the table to stand by her side. Lennex wiped his hands on a towel and tossed the cloth into the sink and motioned for Bra to lead the way, still chewing on his meal.

 

The three excited the building to see the rear of the hover carrier lowered into its boarding position. The carrier, in Lennex's opinion looked like mid sized moving van with wings. There were plenty of seats and room for equipment however since most of the equipment was capsulated, there was a lot of open space in the back. He saw Bulma in the pilot seat, checking and double checking the crafts readiness. Mrs. Higarashi sat in the back set of chairs along the wall, with her son. Across from them in the row of seats along the other wall sat Krillian, 18, and Marron. Marron had thrown on a pair of shorts and a tank top over her bikini and sat patiently like her mother, who had changed into a pair of utility pants a white t shirt, and a black vest, her normal fighting apparel. 18 believed in comfort and style which is why she chose to fight in normal looking clothes. Krillian however had changed into a familiar orange dogi with the symbol of the turtle hermit on its back.

 

Piccolo stood in the equipment area, with his arms crossed and eyes closed. The man looked like he was made of granite since he moved so little. Vegeta sat on the back hatch that was the ramp way. He had changed into another blue body suit that covered everything from the neck down. He still wore the white gloves and boots, but now had a chest plate of white armor with yellow trim. Lennex hit a couple buttons on his watch and a brief glow covered his body. One min he wore his normal street attire, the next his outfit mirrored Vegeta's Sayjin battle outfit.

 

“Well now that we are all here, we just have to wait on that fool Kakkarot to show up.” Vegeta said standing up when his daughter and apprentice appeared at the foot of the ramp. Bra walked up and kissed her father on the cheek before moving to co pilot seat. Vegeta glared at Lennex and Piccolo daring either to make comment about the display of affection. Lennex knew better and kept his face blank. He glanced at piccolo and though for a moment he saw the Namek lips upturned in a smirk, but it was gone faster then a buffet in front of Goku.

 

“Take a seat Shippo and buckle in, Bulma's not known for her smooth takeoffs.” Lennex told the demon

 

“I heard that!” A shout came from the front of the craft. Lennex smiled and turned to search the sky.

 

“Hey guys, sorry I'm late.” Goku called from above. The three at the ramp turned to see Goku drop from the sky and land near them.

 

“Where have you been Kakkarot?” Vegeta demanded.

 

“Well Since the little fox told us that one of his friends is in imminent danger due to that curse thing, I stopped by Korin's to get a Senzu bean for him. I don't think any of us would be able to survive if it turned on him.”

 

Lennex nodded in approval of Goku's consideration for his friend. Vegeta grunted and said “Well, it looks like you do have a brain in that thick skull of yours.” Before turning away and walking into the craft to sit in the seats directly behind Bulma and his daughter.

 

Goku quickly walked up the ramp and took a seat as did Lennex, who hit the button to raise the ramp. Everyone had found a seat except Piccolo who remained standing.

 

Bulma hit the ignition and the craft hummed to life. She pulled a lever and hauled back on the yoke and craft lifted off the ground suddenly, causing its passengers to shift just a bit. Lennex found Shippo looking at him and he winked. In the next instant Bulma quite literally put the hammer down and the craft shot through the sky in the direction of Tokyo.

 

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The trip back to the Sunset Shrine didn't take as long as the trip to Capcorp due to the mode of transportation, and Bulma's driving, and they arrived still in high spirits at the outset of their journey. Shippo made a straight line for the well house and impatiently waited on the steps leading to the structure.

 

As soon as everyone disembarked from the hover carrier, Bulma capsulated the craft and stuck the now inch long capsule back into her storage case of capsules. Mrs. Higarashi found her father and introduced him to Marron and advised him quickly of the situation.

 

For his part, he took the news rather well and wished her good luck. She quickly ran inside to change her clothes and to get a pair of sturdy boots to wear back into the past. Souta stood next to his grandpa and took in the group before him. Now that he had a chance to look them over he was impressed. What he first took as a weird fashion statement, he started to see the different outfits of this group for what they were, Battle gear. None represented this more then Lennex and Vegeta's outfits, although the shoulder gear of Piccolo's gear and the Orange and blue pattern of Goku and Krillian's outfits came close seconds.

 

Mrs. Higarashi finally exited her home and hugged her son and kissed her father on the cheek before moving to the lead of the group. This was her shrine and she figured she should be the good host for the little time they would be there. She past Shippo and slid the door of the well house open and motioned for the group to enter. After everyone was in Bulma started to hand out the time belts for everyone. Shippo had his on already and was powered up and ready to go as Bulma explained how they worked.

 

“The fox and I will go back first since were old pros at this,” Lennex said chuckling a little bit as he had only done this twice and once he was barley conscious. “You guys come through two or three at a time and give some time for those in front to get out of the well before you go. Otherwise it could get crowded down there.”

 

With that said, Shippo eagerly jumped down the well with Lennex right behind him. A brief blue flash lit the inside of the well and when the rest looked down, they were gone.

 

Bulma kept her eyes glued on the well watching her tech and the natural phenomenon of the well. Krillian and 18 were the next to leap down into the darkened well and with a flash they too were gone.

 

“Bra and Piccolo go next, followed by Kakkarot and the new woman so you can carry her out when you get there.” Vegeta said looking at Goku and Mrs. Higarashi.

 

Bra and Piccolo quickly jumped down the well and were gone in no time. Bulma had sat on the edge of the well now and still peered into its depths, a look of concentration on her face. Mrs. Higarashi wasted no time slipping over the edge and the two left looked at Goku who was currently scratching the back of his head.

 

“Well?” Bulma asked indicating he should go down the well.

 

Goku smiled sheepishly and asked. “Which button was it again that I needed to press to make the belt thing work?”

“You're such a fool Kakkarot, there are only two buttons on the blasted belt, and even you should be able to remember the difference between green and red.” Vegeta snarled.

 

When He didn't make a move towards the well, and it looked as if Vegeta was about ready to have an aneurism, Bulma quickly told him to press the green button and jump.

 

He gave a quick wave as he leapt into the well and Vegeta shook his head in disgust. He gave them a few moments and then walked up behind Bulma.

She continued to stare into the well.

 

“It's an awful long way down isn't it Vegeta? I wonder if you have to fall from this height or if you can climb down slowly. Maybe speed is a factor in the way the time portal works.” She started to ramble more about time theory and acceleration and the hypothesis about going slowly might make the portal not work.

 

Vegeta rolled his eyes at his woman's stall and gently placed his hand on her back. She looked at him with a shy smile in the small gesture he used to comfort her, until she felt his hand tense as he quite literally pushed her off her perch and into the well. Her face was one of shock and betrayal as she fell in

 

“Vegeta just you wait, I'll,” and in a brief flash she and the threat she was hurling at him was gone, five hundred years in the past.

 

The prince of the Sayjin empire shook his head again and cast a silent prayer to the heavens that someday he would not be surround by complete idiots and women who talked to much as he leapt into the well to join the rest of the fighters.

 

His last thoughts were on the Kremon Alliance, and how he would enjoy crushing them with his Sayjin might.