Construction Zone

Title: Eternal
Fandom: Dragon Ball Z
Characters: Bulma, Vegeta, everyone
Author on LJ: friendshipper
Author Website: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/29228/Sholio or http://friendshipper.laylalawlor.com
Why this must be read:

Because Bulma is really the glue that held them all together and that doesn't change just because she died. This is a great look at the afterlife in the DBZ world.

Excerpt: At last she stood in front of Enma-Daioh's desk.

"Bulma Briefs," he rumbled. "I've seen you before. Looks like ... pride, vanity, selfishness ... the usual human sins. Heaven." He reached for his stamp.

"Wait!" Bulma shouted up from the floor. "Aren't you going to ask me what I want?"

Enma-Daioh looked down at her. "No. You don't get a say in this. If I let souls decide for themselves where they want to go, how many do you think would choose hell?"

"Honestly," Bulma fumed, and crossed her arms. "Sorry, buddy. I'm not going anywhere."

"What are you rambling about? I don't normally have souls argue about going to heaven. Perhaps you're confused and think it's the other place."

Bulma shook her head. "I'm not confused. I'm just not leaving until you answer a question."

Enma-Daioh leaned his head in the palm of one hand. "Well, ask it, but hurry up, because I'm busy and don't like having my time wasted. If you don't answer quickly, I'll just send you to the place of my choosing."

"My question is this," Bulma said. "My husband, Vegeta. Is he destined for heaven or hell?"

Enma-Daioh shook his head. "I can't answer that sort of question. Client confidentiality."

"I refuse to go to heaven until I know if my husband will be there."

Eternal

Title: Cobwebs
Fandom: Dragon Ball Z
Characters: Mirai Gohan, Piccolo
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/404634/1/
Why this must be read:

One of the more interesting aspects of DBZ are the various canon timelines, and the future of the Androids is as fascinating as it bleak. One of the most beloved heroes of the series comes from this time – Mirai Trunks. But this is the story of the man who trained him.

Mirai Gohan.


Excerpt: His eyes bore into me for a single moment – earnest, pointed daggers made of the bluest ice

His eyes bore into me for a single moment – earnest, pointed daggers made of the bluest ice. He is beautiful as all young, living things are beautiful, determination giving his face a definite shape, one that suits him. It falls somewhere between Saiyan honor and plain old human stubbornness. Then, I feel my hand impact the back of his head.

Yes, I realize as his eyes cloud over, shock registering in those depthless blue irises before they roll back and are covered by falling lids…yes, he is too beautiful to die here. I catch him with my one remaining arm before he hits the ground, holding him close against myself for a precious moment.

This is the younger brother that I’ll never have. I’m sorry, Trunks…truly. I pray that you’ll never know how sorry. I lay him down on the ground, running a hand reluctantly through the lavender tangle of his hair, remembering as I do so the feeling of a much larger hand, a hand with only four fingers, smoothing my own bangs away from my face so long ago.
Was this how he felt, when he left me for the last time? Did it hurt him this much? Yes, I know it did as I stand here – this much, and maybe even more. I’m sorry now that I was angry with him. He did what he had to, just as I am doing what I have to.

Cobwebs

In addition to Torchwood, I'm also reccing DBZ on crack_van. I'm getting a late start, but this fandom still has a large piece of my geeky heart.

Title: "Mrs. Chestnut, about your daughter...."
Fandom: Dragon Ball Z
Characters: Marron, Adroid 18
Author on LJ: C.S. Hayden
Author Website: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/14853/CSHayden
Why this must be read:

In a fandom that is primarily about boys beating up other boys, it's nice to see the girls get some recognition. Even if one of those girls is the indomnitable Android 18.

This is a future fic dealing with Krillan and Android 18's daughter, Marron, who is having trouble with bullies at school… and her mother's advice on how to handle it.

Excerpt: Marron stared miserably at her shoes. The other girls' parents had already gone into Mr. Fitzpatrick's office, their muffled voices rising and falling indignantly through the thick door. She could hear hissing whispers a few seats away and ventured a sidelong glance through the blonde fringe of her bangs. Jetta and her cronies were huddled together, gossiping as usual and casting vicious looks at her.

"This is it, Chestnut," Jetta taunted from the safety of her little social club. "Once my dad is through with Fitzpatrick, you'll be expelled and no school in town will take you."

"Where's your little shrimp of a father?" another girl, Missy or Muffy -- Marron could never keep their silly names straight - sneered as she popped her gum. "Betcha he's too scared to come."

The outer office door opened and firm footsteps strode towards them. Marron looked up and nearly fainted with relief. "Mom!"

Eighteen ignored the other girls and went straight to her daughter. The ex-android was dressed in a chic pants suit and perfectly groomed - but with a no-nonsense look in her eye. "Are you all right?" she demanded. "What was that moron talking about?"

"I'm okay," Marron answered reluctantly, not wanting to blubber in front of everyone, "but they started it."

"Did not!"

"Liar!!"

Looking over her daughter's shoulder, Eighteen swept a frigid stare over the covey of girls that stunned them into silence. She took in the disheveled state of their clothes, the assorted bruises and bumps, and large bald patches in their hair. Turning back to Marron, she gave her the barest smile.

"Mrs. Chestnut, about your daughter...."

Title: Mind of a Prince
Fandom: DBZ
Pairing: Vegeta/Bulma
Author on LJ: Trinsan/doortoriver
Author Website: Her website
Why this must be read: This is a classic love story and in the DBZ world, it's the answer to the ultimate question: How the hell did Vegeta and Bulma of all people, end up together?

( Excerpt )


Mind of a Prince

Hi, it's wizefics again. In addition to driving the Torchwood van on crack_van, I've been tapped to share the fandom that first sucked me into fandom! Dragon Ball Z! Yes, that's right! We are going old school. I am going to try very hard to get some sort of DBZ Guide up before the end of the month. But, it's an old fandom, so I would think that most fans would already know everything. Besides, which, it's insanely complicated!

If you're totally new to the fandom and still interested, I suggest taking a quick peek at Wikipedia.


Title: What's a Kakarot?
Fandom: Dragon Ball Z
Pairing: hints of Goku/Chi-chi, Vegeta/Bulma
Author on LJ: Mango Madness
Author Website: Her FF Page
Why this must be read: Because at it's heart, DBZ is about the competition between Goku and Vegeta, whether they are trying to kill each other, or just prove that they are stronger and this fic focuses on that. Also, this is one of the funniest, laugh out loud fics I've ever read.

Author's Summary: After hearing the word day-in and out, young Trunks and Goten finally ask Vegeta to explain what a "Kakarot" is.

Excerpt: At that moment, the back door slammed open and Vegeta stalked out, cursing angrily to himself. He walked out onto the cement walkway and shouted, "Brats, I need more weight!"

"Whee, it’s horsey time!" Goten cheered, then quickly helped Trunks gather up the cards. They both ran over to Vegeta, who got down into position to do push-ups.

"Giddy-up!" Goten exclaimed, clambering onto Vegeta’s back.

"Shut up and sit down!" Vegeta snapped.

Trunks took his place on Vegeta’s shoulderblades and gave Goten an "ix-nay on the orsey-hay" look. Goten covered his mouth with his hands and nodded, eyes bright with enthusiasm, and sat down on Vegeta’s rear end. The moment the boys were situated, Vegeta started doing his push-ups.

What's a Kakarot?

Title: A Very Bad House Guest
Fandom: DBZ
Pairing: None. Is it possible to still have spoilers in this fandom?
Prompt: Yamucha
Warnings: Unbetad.
Rating: Gen
Summary: Yamucha shows up without a gift.
Disclaimer: Not mine. But if it was, I'd be rich and retire now.
A/N: Written for shikach0u because she asked me to. Ummm, a very long time ago. This is inexcusably late... Mea culpa, hon, mea culpa.

As always, feedback is welcome and appreciated.

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( A Very Bad House Guest )

Written as part of the Fandom Five Challenge Thingie

Fic: The Leader of the Pond
Fandom: Dragon Ball Z
Characters: Ginyu (in frog form)
Warnings: Crack
Disclaimer: I don't own Dragon Ball Z.
Dedication: for funfiction, who requested to know which of the animals in the Briefs' menagerie Ginyu recruited
A/N: Well...I did my best with this request! I hope it at least amuses. As always, feedback is welcome and appreciated. :)

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( The Leader of the Pond )

Title: Death Won’t Part Us Forever
Author: wizefics (Crossposted in this journal!)
Fandom: Dragonball Z
Rating: PG
Dedication: for bangles at for fic_on_demand
Request: Enemies
Warnings: None, really.
A/N: For June!Challenge Day 28!

( Death Won’t Part Us Forever )

Title: Off With a Bang!
Author: wizefics (crossposted to this journal!)
Fandom: Dragonball Z
Rating: PG
Dedication: for kneazles at for fic_on_demand
Request: Fireworks
A/N: For the June!Challenge Day 20. Only ten more days to go... *exhausted*

( Off With a Bang! )

Title: Bright Lights, Tokyo City
Author: wizefics (crossposted in this journal!)
Fandom: DBZ
Dedication: for babel at fic_on_demand
Request: Focus on the Setting
Warnings: A bit dark; character includes Mirai Trunks (from a future alternate timeline where the world was basically destroyed)
A/N: For June!Challenge Day 17!

( Bright Lights, Tokyo City )