Chapter 1 Emerald Twilight Saga

It had been six months since Majin Buu was vanquished. Vegeta and Goku had fused together to form a one being too powerful for Buu to overcome. After Buu's defeat, Vegetto instantly transmitted to the new Planet Namek, and used the namekian dragonballs to bring back the earth and undo all the damage Buu and Babidi had done.

Now, half a year later, life had settled down. There was no war on Earth any longer, people had forgotten their differences after being destroyed by a common enemy and then given a second chance at life. Having been unified, Earth had indeed calmed down. One man however, wasn't calm in the least.

Vegeta sat with his arms crossed in front of the Capsule Corporation's main building, watching his son Trunks and Goku's son Goten, train together.

I've let Kakarot win again, he thought to himself. How could I tell him he was the stronger one, in the heat of battle, when I know deep down I am the strongest of all Saiyans? I did not need Babidi's magic, what a foolish choice! I have the strength in me to completely surpass Kakarot in power, to make my ancestors proud. But I told him he had won, then fused with him to save the Earth. I do not regret bringing back Earth, for I have grown quite fond of my family here. My son is a true Royal Blooded Saiyan, like myself. He would make the race very proud indeed. But I have again let myself be drawn into a life of mediocrity, training much of the time, but to what end? When I was fused with Kakarot, I was exposed to all his thoughts. I found out he thinks very little of the rivalry with myself, that he could almost care less. How dare he brush the prince of all saiyans aside?! Like I am some kind of nuisance, a pathetic little fly not even worth attempting to swat! I am through letting Kakarot win, finished being seen as second best! Nobody takes me seriously anymore, they think I'm harmless! I hate Kakarot for doing this to me, I honestly hate him! Him and his son! They surpassed me in power, but it won't last. Kakarot is on Earth once again, being allowed a week's leave from the other world. Now that he is here, I will prove myself once and for all, and ascend to my place as the best, the greatest saiyan alive, and restore the honor of my people!

As Trunks dodged a kick from Goten, he sensed his dad's power level rising. He glanced at Vegeta, and saw him looking very angry. "Hey Goten, stop for a second." Goten paused and almost fell over. "What is it Trunks?"

Vegeta turned super saiyan, launched from his chair, and flew off at an incredible speed. "Hey, I thought he was gonna watch us battle, no fair!" said Goten.

"Goten, I think something was bugging my dad" said Trunks "I told him I was sorry about spilling my soda on his steak at lunch! You'd think he'd let it go!"

"No Goten, it's not that. I've seen him like this before. He's really mad about something."

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It didn't take Vegeta long to find all the dragonballs. I borrowed Bulma's dragonball radar from it's drawer. Vegeta had also learned the instant transmission technique from Goku's mind when he was fused with him. Now the great dragon, Shenron, loomed over him in the desert, waiting for his two wishes. Vegeta was never awestruck by the sight of any of the dragons, unlike Kakarot and his foolish friends. Shenron and Porunga were indeed very large and powerful, but they could not use their power for anything other than obeying the wishes of others.

As Vegeta stood there, he thought about the wishes he'd decided on. One wish in particular. The first wish was something he had pondered for a long time, and now was the right time. The second however, required some consideration. The person he was bringing back was somebody he hated long ago; someone who would be uncooperative at first. The prince was much stronger than this person now, and he would not let his power level get higher than his own. Vegeta's fighting skills were much better as well, and if that freakish creation turned against him, he would crush him. So Vegeta would convince him they needed eachother for this task. That together they could destroy their enemies and change the world. The freak did have some of Vegeta's traits, so he would understand, and eventually agree. And Vegeta did need him somewhat, for they could become as powerful as they both needed to be together. This is going to work, thought the royal blooded saiyan prince. Kakarot will know I am superior, and the people of Earth will know the saiyan race is superior.

Vegeta looked up at Shenron. "Dragon, I am ready to make my first wish!"

"And what is it?" said Shenron, in his deep, booming voice.

"For my first wish, I want you to resurrect the entire population of the planet Vegeta, the saiyans who were destroyed by Frieza, including my father. But make them appear on a distant, safe planet." For they are not ready to be brought here yet, thought Vegeta. Shenron's eyes glowed red for a moment.

"It is done." the dragon's voice echoed. Vegeta felt his heart swell with pride. Finally, the injustice has been undone, my people live again! And I will make you proud father. Shenron's voice interrupted his thoughts. "What is your second wish?" This was it, the hard choice. But there was no other choice. He needed a partner for his plan. However, Vegeta would make sure the monster stayed away from his son, and Bulma as well. He would not let his son be killed a second time.

"For my second wish, I command you bring the being known as Cell back to life, and I want him to appear right here." The dragon's eyes glowed red once again. And right in front of Vegeta, standing ten feet away, was Dr. Gero's final creation. Standing seven feet tall, still in his perfect form, and as powerful as he was when he was destroyed. Looking very surprised at the sight of Vegeta, and also the sight of Shenron, was the genetic creation who had nearly succeeded in destroying Earth. The person Vegeta had chosen to be his partner this endeavor…Cell.