After Puppet Master walked through the wormhole with Rainbow Dash and Isis, they found themselves on a large mountain that seemed to jut out of the ground in an unnatural fashion. The grass also for some reason just seemed… lighter. The colors almost look like water painting, and Puppet Master was first to notice this. His two female companions seemed to not notice this at all. Isis was content to just soak up the sun and she held out her arms, like she was embracing the sky.

Rainbow Dash noticed this after looking up from the edge, and looking at the group. We were both watching her do this strange ritual of standing in one spot with her face to the sun.

Rainbow dash was the first to speak. “Uh… what are you doing?” she asked with a quizzical expression.

“Getting energy from the life around the whole universe. Not only does this planet have life, but other planets throughout this universe have life too.” Isis responded with excitement.

Rainbow raised an eyebrow. “I don’t get it.”

I decided to explain. “Isis is a nature spirit. The more plants there are on a planet, the more powerful she is. You remember when you first came to Terraria, it was all corrupt?”

“Yes.”

“Well she almost died because of that corruption.” Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Isis wince a little. “I had to carry her to Equestria where there was no corruption. She was able to draw life from the plants that were there. I’m sure she can do the same with animals, right?”

“Well, yes and no. They have less life force than plants so two animals or thirty insects are equivalent to one blade of grass.” she replied, matter-of-factually.

“Umm, wow, I didn’t know mammals had less life force than plants.” I stated nonchalantly. It was more because I didn’t really care, but I found the information impressive.

Even with the headgear, I still had peripheral vision and I could see everything on the current pillar we are standing on. Although it was hard to see much of anything with it on so I took it off. It rested between my hands in front of me while I sat down on the edge. I then put my helmet to the left of me.

“So where are we?” inquired Rainbow Dash.

“Good question.” I responded. “Where are we Isis?”

She was quiet for a while. “Well... you’d know it as the Dragonball Z universe.”

My mind shut down for a moment at that. “WHAT?!” I shouted.

“Mmmhmm.” Isis simply nodded her head with a smile on her face.

“You know how dangerous this place is, right?” I said. “And eventually you’ll attract attention with your power. I’m sure Goku or someone will come investigate at some point.” she continued to smile. “Ok I’ll talk to them or something… actually, Goku was my childhood hero.” I came to a realizaton. “Getting to know him will be interesting.”

“So is this place safe?” asked Rainbow Dash.

“Well, it depends. There is an extremely defined good and evil complex.” I told her while checking if I still had the helmet on my left.

“Uh, in Equestrian please?” replied an irritated Rainbow.

“The good guys are obvious, and the bad guys are also obvious. The bad guys are also extremely evil. Like, kill people for fun evil. Basically they are always more powerful than the heroes and are really talkative. It’s kinda annoying, because most of the battles are dialog.”

“Wait… how? How do they beat the bad guys, if they're so strong?” inquired Rainbow while looking at the back of my head, while I scanned the landscape.

“Because, we risk everything for the fate of others.” came a foreign voice.

I shot up and looked around to see Gohan standing on the other side of the platform mountain, wearing a serious face. He was in his orange training gear and of course, all grown up. His arms were folded like Piccolo would, during almost every show when he was standing on the sidelines. I risked a glance at Rainbow Dash, and she looked worried. She also wasn’t in her combat form so she looked more like a defenseless animal.

“What are you doing here? And why are you gathering energy?” He asked, his gaze unwavering from Isis.

“I can answer that one.” I replied politely. “We’re travelers. As you can see, we aren’t human, that is Rainbow Dash.” I pointed out the pony, who waved sheepishly. “That’s Isis, who’s currently gathering energy.”

“Hi.” she said calmly.

“And I’m known as Puppet Master. I can do all sorts of interesting magic. Some is for combat, mind you. But I don’t see me using that any time soon.”

“You didn’t answer why you’re gathering energy.” he responded, relaxing a bit. Apparently, introducing yourself is a sign of trust. I guess he can let his guard down now anyway, because of how nonthreatening we appeared.

“Isis is charging herself up right now to go to another place. This place has a lot of life, so she’s able to draw in life force from plants and animals to get power for our journey.” I told him honestly.

“Oh, well I guess I can’t fault you for that.” Gohan visibly deflated and seemed way more relaxed. “Ok, now that that’s over with.” he stated, and put on a inquisitive smile. “What are you?” he asked, turning toward Rainbow Dash.

“Me?” she replied and he nodded his head. “Well, I’m a Pegasus.” Rainbow turned to her side and flared her wings, and wiggled them for effect, but her face was blank and without emotion.

“Wow, I’ve never met a Pegasus before.” he stated rubbing the back of his head.

*Ahem* I interrupted. “You never introduced yourself.” I grinned at him.

“Oh haha, sorry. I’m Gohan. Nice to meet you umm… wait sorry, what was your name again?”

“Call me Puppeteer. My name is Puppet Master, but when people try to cut it down its either puppet or master. Both are uncomfortable to say to me. Puppet is degrading, and Master makes them feel I’m better than them.”

“Ok, Puppeteer then.”

“I’m still calling you Pup.” chimed in Rainbow Dash with a sly smile.

“Oh, shut up.” I responded.

Surprisingly, both Rainbow and Gohan laughed at that. I looked back at Isis and saw her smiling, obviously not finding it funny but enjoying the sensation of tension leaving the air. I relaxed muscles that I didn’t think were tense at that point. I took my helmet off and put it in my inventory where I wouldn’t lose it. Then, I remembered something.

“Oh, Rainbow Dash?” I caught her after she was done laughing.

“Yeah?” she responded with a smile, she was enjoying herself.

“I’m going to need to make you armor that’ll fit your other form. Do you mind transforming into it?”

“Uh, sure, why not?” she then took a pained expression as her bones seemed to stretch and her body widened.

Gohan watched with interest, his jaw hanging loose as Rainbow went from pony to soldier. Rainbow’s body was now very buff and larger than her original one. She was about the size of Princess Luna now, and she had an uninterested look on her. I thought of a name for her form before, but now it’s clear.

“Rainbow I’m calling that your Warrior form.” I announced.

“I like that name.” replied Rainbow, in a deeper voice. It was deeper than her regular one, but not so much that she’d sound like she was male. I was a little taken back by the voice, because of how deep it was and it was the first time I’ve heard it when she was uncorrupted.

“Whoooooooa...” stated Gohan while eyeing Rainbow.

Rainbow got the most mischievous smile I’ve ever seen her have, and she opened her mouth.

“Like what’cha see?” she asked, wiggling her hips.

Gohan's face turned beet red and looked away while quickly yelling, “No!”

“BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!” Rainbow fell on her side and started rolling around in laughter.

“Since when was Rainbow’s choice of comedy was with her own body?” I asked loudly enough that she could hear me.

“HAHA… since I became whatever you were.” Rainbow replied with a smile. Then it fell for some reason. “Wait… does that mean I’m not a pony?”

“Well, now you’re not.” I stated, referring to her form. “But when you’re transformed back, you are. Of course you have the benefits of the Warrior form, even when you aren’t in it, but when you are its more noticeable and even more powerful. Which reminds me; we need to get you to become a warrior, and soon. Hey Isis, is there any place to your knowledge that will have someone to train Rainbow Dash in the fighting arts?”

For the first time since coming here, Isis turned away from the sun and threw a deadpanned look at me. She pointed toward Gohan while scrunching her eyebrows in mock anger.

“MEEEE?” he shouted, pointing to himself.

“I guess so.” I responded. “You can teach her to fight the way you do, right? And don’t try to be modest, we know more about your Saiyan blood, and your ability to fight… well I know about it. I’m not sure Isis does, but I’m guessing she does.”

Isis nodded and looked back at the sun and opened her arms.

“Hey, that also means you can practice your control over the weather Rainbow Dash!” I said enthusiastically.

“Don’t I get a say in this?” asked Gohan with a distraught look on his face.

“Nope.” I replied simply.

“Awwww.” He deflated a bit.

“Hey, helping out friends shouldn’t be that much of a pain.”

“Friends?”

“Yeah, why not? You haven’t attacked us and you’ve listened to reason well enough to get to know us to some degree. Besides, there’s no greater gift than friendship.” I gave him a warm smile.

“Well, I can’t argue with that logic. Hehehehehe.” he rubbed the back of his head again.

I’m beginning to see the recurring theme with the rubbing. I was going to discuss where to train, before I heard a swooping sound. Rainbow Dash charged him and locked him in a bone crushing hug.

“I’ll give you friendship.” stated Rainbow happily.

We all laughed at that… ok I didn’t but I was watching Rainbow closely, and I couldn’t help but find myself proud of her. She was actively trying to become friends with Gohan, probably trying to follow my lead by making him secure, and joking around with him. When I realized this, I couldn’t even begin to explain how much pride I felt. But it quickly was dissipated by the arrival of a new voice.

“GOHAN!”

We all looked up and I found my number two favorite character form the DBZ universe. Vegeta, who was one of the first major villains that switched sides, other than Piccolo. But Vegeta was more powerful, so that’s why he was one of my favorite. He swooped down feet first and landed three feet from Gohan who was now cradling Rainbow Dash, from her ‘jump into arms move’. He didn’t seem to have much trouble holding the giant Pegasus either, so I gave him those props. But I almost laughed at the facial hair Vegeta had… a mustache.

“Uh...” was all Vegeta could say when he noticed Rainbow in his arms. “What? Ugh not even going to ask.”

“It’s not what it looks like!” Gohan tried to defended himself.

“Yes it is!” butted in Rainbow. “He holding me in his arms.” she added innocently. “And now we are friends.”

“So, they aren’t here to mess with our planet?” inquired Vegeta folding his arms.

“Not that I can tell, no.” responded Gohan.

“Seriously?” I asked. “What can we possibly gain from messing with the planet? Maybe mining down to get minerals, but we don’t really need to talk to the indigenous population about it, unless its right under a city.” I remarked, which earned me a scowl from Vegeta.

“Yeah, well you’d better be on your best behavior or I’ll destroy you.”

“Whoa, someone’s grumpy.” I replied, mocking him slightly.

“HEY! You want a fight?” yelled Vegeta angrily.

Rainbow was slowly put down by Gohan and they scooted off to the side, away from the growing tension between Vegeta and I. Isis even turned around and looked fearfully between us.

“Not really but if-” I was cut off.

“Well you’re gonna get one, if you don’t start showing respect.” he spat venomously.

“You should really mind your manners. I was saying that if you wanted one, all you needed to do was ask. I don’t mind testing my strength against you.” I stated seriously, while putting my headgear back on from within my inventory.

The two newcomers flinched as they saw power radiating off of me. Apparently it was a lot because Gohan let a bead of sweat drop down his face. Vegeta got into a fighting position.

“Not here. I don’t want to harm our companions.”

“Our?” Vegeta didn’t even move a single muscle out of place when he said that. Like a true warrior, too.

“Well Gohan is a friend of yours, right?”

“Not really.”he smiled maliciously.

“Hey umm… Puppet Master?” asked Rainbow as if she was risking the loss of a hoof for talking. “You said the good guys are easy to tell from the bad guys. Is he bad?” She continued, pointing a hoof at Vegeta but quickly removing it and freezing when he looked at her with his hateful gaze.

“Good eye, my little pony.” I replied. “No, Vegeta isn’t evil, but he was once. Hell I’m sure he still wants to take over the world. But right now he’s not actively trying to conquer this earth or really plotting revenge at the moment, so I’m going to say he’s a good guy.”

“Uh, what does that make you?” asked Gohan.

I paused for a moment. “Apparently the villain. This’ll be a change of pace, I’m usually the hero.”

Rainbow interrupted me again. “Actually, the griffons probably thought you to be worse than Discor-”

“SHUT UP AND FIGHT ME!” shouted Vegeta. “I want to put your snarky little mouth in its place.”

“Then let’s move somewhere safer. I’d rather not harm my companions.”

“Fine.” Vegeta put his legs back together and became more passive. “Lead the way.”

“Very well.”

I beat my wings hard and flew high up into the air. After a while, I stopped and looked around.

“Up here?” asked Vegeta.

“I’m not sure. Maybe a sky battle would be interesting, but we are above my friends. Both of them don’t know combat as well as me, and can’t move very fast. Rainbow Dash however is faster than Isis and she can only move as fast as her legs can take her in my opinion.”

“Then Gohan will keep them safe.” Vegeta stated simply.

“You know what… you’re right.”

“Then let’s dance.” Vegeta said cockily.

I slowly beat my wings to hover in the air and Vegeta suddenly vanished, an instant later I felt a force on my stomach that sent me waves of pain through me, but it did little damage after impacting my armor. Vegeta materialized in front of me with a shocked look on his face.

“H-how! That hit should have sent you orbiting the moon! Why is it you didn’t even flinch! You’re not as powerful as Freeza! And even he moved on a punch like that!” his expression now of anger.

I smiled, but he couldn’t see it behind my headgear. I blamed the obsidian shield for the inability to be knocked back from a blast. I then rose my hand up and spread my palms, and Vegeta reacted accordingly by bracing himself for a kai blast. Instead he lost all movement in his body as purple crystals formed around his muscles in his body.

“W-what devilry is this.” he grunted out.

“That’s why they call me Puppet Master.” I mused.

“Cheater.” he huffed in anger.

“I am.”

I set him on fire with a cursed flame and I let it burn his skin that was seemingly made of iron. It didn’t give him visible burns, but it caused him enough pain to scream out in agony. I could only imagine Rainbow wincing from the amount of pain I was causing him at the moment. I also was keeping track of his health, so I knew when I did enough damage to get the point across that I’m powerful and also not to kill him. I noticed a Saiyan’s max health was 3,000. I was surprised by that number, considering mine was actually 400 on Terraria when I used to be max health. However after a few experiments with heart containers, mine was at 10,000 with both magic and health when I found out Equestria didn’t follow that limit.

After a few minutes, I stopped and let him fall to the ground with the crystals still in his body so he couldn’t move. He fell like a rock and landed squarely in the center of the group of three who watched in horror as I made quick work of their friend. I assumed my swift victory was because of Vegeta’s ignorance of ending the battle too quickly, like every other fighter in the Dragonball universe. Although I thought about it after a minute, and I realized that since Vegeta has a mustache this must be the Dragonball GT universe instead. I slowly glided myself down to him and landed at his feet.

“I feel this battle is over. I don’t want more harm to come to you or I at this point.”

“I’m going to kill you.” he threatened.

I removed the crystals from his muscles and the more mobility he gained the more he thrashed around until it was all gone and he stood up, giving me a death glare.

“I’m… going… to… kill… you.” he said with his voice dripping in malice.

“So, the fight’s not over?”

“NO!” He held out a hand and hit me with a very powerful Kai blast that drained my health quickly, but I withstood it easily.

“Done?” I asked when it was over.

He gave me a flabbergasted look and made that trademark noise everyone makes when they are outclassed by a new enemy.

“I’m glad I’m on your side.” Rainbow admitted to me, earning a glare from Vegeta.

Gohan looked rather surprised, but without fear since he knew we didn’t want trouble. Although I could guess he was rethinking the we don’t want trouble part, because of this most recent act of violence on my part. Even though Vegeta asked for it.

“Well, how about we stop. I’d like to be able to go to sleep without blood on my hands.”

“You sound cocky. That’ll get you killed.” replied Vegeta with a grin on his face that I wanted to smack off. He was quickly becoming my least favorite.

“Same to you. Gohan I don’t need any housing but Rainbow does. Do you mind taking care of her?”

“Oh uhh not at all.” He said with a warmer smile on his face.

“Isis? You can move from that location right?”

“Of course?” She asked confused.

“Good…Let’s get this friendship train movin’!” I said excitedly.

And thus begins a new adventure. New friends. New enemies. All the things on my Christmas list are now coming true…oh joy.

Author's Notes:

Something feel wrong with this chapter? yea I rushed it because of a writing binge. I wanted to write so badly but I couldn't find the ability to write Reborn with clarity so I moved to he sequel early.

I might have a blog about the the story "Reborn" and how you guys can read what I currently have....it looks WAAAAAAAAY better than this chapter I promise you.