Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2013 22:14:41 GMT -5
Here are a number of my favorite fan fictions, all five of them focus on a particular 'what if' scenario and all are incredibly well written(In my opinion) if you're looking for a bit of a read and a chance to perhaps see how things might have gone in DBZ with a little bit of a twist I suggest checking them out.
Honor Trip
'What if' Cell had become a hero, Perfect Cell gets a bit of a second chance while facing Super Saiyan 2 Gohan after a nasty blow from Gohan literally knocks some sense into him and allows Cell to see the horrors he has committed for what they are and now seeks to redeem himself if at all possible. Current status does not have a proper equivalent to DBZ as we know it.
Bringer of Death
'What if' Vegeta had become a Super Saiyan on Namek rather than Goku, I cant quite describe it further than that without ruining some interesting bits, suffice it to say Vegeta being the one who becomes the strongest makes things take some rather interesting twists. The story still has quite a signifigant amount of exploration of the other Dragon Ball characters but chiefly focuses on "everyone's" favorite Price of all Saiyans. Currently in the 'Cell Saga' equivalent
Breath Through the Limit
'What if' there are actually two 'What if's here, the first leading to the second. Firstly 'What if' Piccolo had gotten more powerful after facing Goku, so much more powerful that he posed a threat to Raditz upon the Saiyans arrival. The second 'what if' is what if Raditz through needing to work with Goku to face down Piccolo, began down the road to becoming a hero and redeeming himself. Currently in the 'Post Cell' equivilant
The Fall of Lord Frieza
Another 'major villian becomes a hero' What if, focused on none other than Lord Frieza himself. After his battle with Goku Frieza is spared by the Saiyan and rather than making a beeline for Earth for vengence chooses to take some time to lick his wounds and get stronger. On this new path Frieza finds himself faced with new challenges which eventually lead him down a new path. The path to heroism for the galactic overlord is a far more difficult one than really any of the other villain redemption stories and because of this it makes the story that much more interesting to read. Currently in the 'Post Z' equivalent.
Guardian
Finally a non-villian based 'what if'! This one centeres on the idea of what if Goku had not landed near Grandpa Gohans cottage, but rather on the very lookout of Earth's Kami. Young Kakarot(Kami raises him by his Saiyan name as he learns if from the pod) is raised by Kami and Popo, this Kakarot is a rather interesting take on are lovable Goku, things are made even more interesting by what happens because Goku ISNT there, Kakarot's first venture off of the Lookout is only to face King Piccolo leaving all the events of Dragon Ball without are lovable protagonist and how things turn out because of his absence makes for a VERY diffrent take on the world of Dragon Ball. Currently in the 'Android Saga' equivalent.
Honor Trip
'What if' Cell had become a hero, Perfect Cell gets a bit of a second chance while facing Super Saiyan 2 Gohan after a nasty blow from Gohan literally knocks some sense into him and allows Cell to see the horrors he has committed for what they are and now seeks to redeem himself if at all possible. Current status does not have a proper equivalent to DBZ as we know it.
Bringer of Death
'What if' Vegeta had become a Super Saiyan on Namek rather than Goku, I cant quite describe it further than that without ruining some interesting bits, suffice it to say Vegeta being the one who becomes the strongest makes things take some rather interesting twists. The story still has quite a signifigant amount of exploration of the other Dragon Ball characters but chiefly focuses on "everyone's" favorite Price of all Saiyans. Currently in the 'Cell Saga' equivalent
Breath Through the Limit
'What if' there are actually two 'What if's here, the first leading to the second. Firstly 'What if' Piccolo had gotten more powerful after facing Goku, so much more powerful that he posed a threat to Raditz upon the Saiyans arrival. The second 'what if' is what if Raditz through needing to work with Goku to face down Piccolo, began down the road to becoming a hero and redeeming himself. Currently in the 'Post Cell' equivilant
The Fall of Lord Frieza
Another 'major villian becomes a hero' What if, focused on none other than Lord Frieza himself. After his battle with Goku Frieza is spared by the Saiyan and rather than making a beeline for Earth for vengence chooses to take some time to lick his wounds and get stronger. On this new path Frieza finds himself faced with new challenges which eventually lead him down a new path. The path to heroism for the galactic overlord is a far more difficult one than really any of the other villain redemption stories and because of this it makes the story that much more interesting to read. Currently in the 'Post Z' equivalent.
Guardian
Finally a non-villian based 'what if'! This one centeres on the idea of what if Goku had not landed near Grandpa Gohans cottage, but rather on the very lookout of Earth's Kami. Young Kakarot(Kami raises him by his Saiyan name as he learns if from the pod) is raised by Kami and Popo, this Kakarot is a rather interesting take on are lovable Goku, things are made even more interesting by what happens because Goku ISNT there, Kakarot's first venture off of the Lookout is only to face King Piccolo leaving all the events of Dragon Ball without are lovable protagonist and how things turn out because of his absence makes for a VERY diffrent take on the world of Dragon Ball. Currently in the 'Android Saga' equivalent.