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“Okay. But, first, before I agree. You have to tell me who you want to recruit.” you tell her seriously.
“It's Raditz.” she answers, without hesitation. “You saw how powerful his Apex form was when we fought, while under that Tuffle's control. If he can still use that level of power, he'll be invaluable.”
“Do you really think he'll listen to you?” your wife asks her pointedly. Not in some sort of accusatory tone, but rather one of caring with a hint of worry. “Will he even talk if you approach him?”

“Yeah. He will. After all, he has something to fight for.” she replies, raising her right hand to her forehead. “And a family he can't lose again. I know Radi, he'll do whatever it takes to keep them safe.”
“As long as you're sure about this. If he agrees let us know.” you answer, Chaya nodding solemnly once before closing her eyes for several seconds, then vanishing. Leaving you and Meloka still standing in Chilli's dining room, Megumin, Kazuburo, and your son having watched the exchange silently.

“Well then, now that you don't have anywhere urgent to be, will you be joining us to eat now?” your daughter in law Megumin asks with a slight teasing tone to her voice. To which you and your wife share a look, then agree. Taking seats at your son's crystalline table. Yet somehow he managed to change to colors of the crystals so they look like wood, and looking around everything, despite having been made of crystal before, now all seems to be different textures.
“I've had plenty of free time now, now that I don't sleep.” he says, noticing your curious gaze. “Gave me time to get to projects I'd been putting off, like warming up the colors of my home. Instead of everything being that same pale, faintly-glowing blue.”

“And it looks great!” your grandson shouts eagerly, wanting to be included. To which you laugh, reaching over and ruffling his hair before Megumin comes over with several small plates of some sort of roasted meat, the smell now that it's in front of you causing your mouth to water. “Yaaay! Thanks Mom!”
“Hehe, of course, Kazuburo. You need to eat everything to grow up big and strong, like your grandfather.” she tells her son with a smile. You all sit and eat together, the food quite delicious in a more homey sort of way than Silver's culinary perfection. You all enjoy the meal, then once it's over you and your wife prepare to leave. “Thanks for stopping by, you're always welcome here.”


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>>6243271
Without hesitation you immediately reach out to your eldest-born son, mind filled with worry but also determination. No matter what happens, you're going to face it head-on and be there for him.

“Chilli, are you okay?” you think out towards your son, fearing the worst. But your mind connects with his without issue, your son seeming surprised by your tone.
“Dad? What's wrong?” he replies immediately. “Is everything okay?”
“Are YOU okay?” you ask him, feeling his surprise at your sudden concern. “Everyone okay with you?”

“Yes, we're fine. I just finished taking care of the last of those pesky Zamasu, thanks to Alimar's help. I'm assuming they attacked everywhere, and probably tried to destroy the chamber you were in to keep you sealed away too.” he answers, how quickly he read the situation surprising you. “I was just about to head home, and see if everyone needed my help, but if you're calling me it must be fine.”
“Broly's been taken.” you say, your son's mind freezing. Feeling the lockup as his mind starts running a million miles a second. “While the Zamasu were everywhere, one brought the other two Saiyans to Broly's ship, and when he beat them it brought Raditz there. Kori's safe, but Broly's lost.”

“...Dammit.” your son answers. “So, what's the plan? How are we saving him?”
“I don't know. But what I DO know, is that tomorrow, Chaya's killing this bastard.” you reply. “And when she kills him, and all those people are freed, she can save them from the parasite's remains. As she's doing with Leyas, Sarada, and Bardock now.”
“I see. Have you reached out to King Cold yet, to let him know?” he asks.
“No, but we should.” you answer. “Thanks for the reminder, I'll see what he says. And tell the family I said hello, I'm back.”
“I will. Good luck, Dad.” he answers, ending the mental link. You immediately turning your mind to King Cold, reaching out to him.

“We have a problem.” you think to the emperor of the universe's father. “Broly's been captured.”
“We have another problem. Namek's under attack.” he answers, your eyes widening in shock. “I thought your son showing up was to HELP, but if he's been taken, we're in even more trouble. Aku told mere there are several warriors who showed up, not the Saiyans. Well, they are Saiyans, but not quite.”
“Not quite?” you reply, a sinking feeling in your guts. Immediately fearing the worst. “Shit.


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