Conton City - Time Nest]
Andrew stepped through the portal and found himself in a place beyond comprehension.
The Time Nest—a massive crystalline structure floating in a void of swirling colors. Around it, Conton City sprawled—a metropolis populated by warriors from countless timelines and universes.
This is real. I'm actually here. The Time Nest. Conton City. Everything from Xenoverse.
Chronoa: "This is the Time Nest, where I monitor all timelines. And that—" She gestured to the bustling city below. "—is Conton City, where Time Patrollers live and train between missions."
Andrew: (acting appropriately awed) "This is… incredible."
Chronoa: "Come. There's someone I want you to meet."
She led him to a training ground where a figure was sparring with training dummies—moving with practiced efficiency, a sword strapped to his back.
Purple hair. Capsule Corp jacket. Serious expression.
Trunks. Xeno Trunks.
Chronoa: "Trunks! Come here for a moment!"
Trunks turned, his eyes immediately assessing Andrew reading his power level, his stance, his potential threat level.
Trunks: "Supreme Kai. Who's this?"
Chronoa: "This is Andrew Hayado. He's our newest recruit. And—She smiled. " he's going to be your partner."
Trunks: (raising an eyebrow) "Partner? I usually work solo."
Chronoa: "Not anymore. Andrew just defeated Krieeza wich is technically his universes Freiza in single combat and achieved Super Saiyan. He's strong, disciplined, and—" She glanced at Andrew. "—he has potential we haven't seen in a long time."
Trunks studied Andrew more carefully now.
Trunks: "You defeated Krieeza? At your age?"
Andrew: "I'm fourteen. And yeah, I did."
Trunks: (a hint of respect in his voice) "Impressive. Most Saiyans don't achieve Super Saiyan until they're adults. You must have had powerful motivation."
Andrew: "My entire race was wiped out by him. That's motivation enough."
A moment of understanding passed between them—two warriors who'd lost people to tyrants.
Trunks: (extending his hand) "Alright. Partners, then. But don't expect me to go easy on you during training."
Andrew: (shaking his hand, grinning) "Wouldn't want you to."
need training. Real training. And I've arranged for some of the best."
A portal opened, and three figures stepped through.
Andrew's heart nearly stopped.
Future Gohan—one arm, battle-worn gi, the scar across his face. The warrior who'd fought alone against impossible odds.
Xeno Goku—older, experienced, wearing his signature orange gi but with an edge that came from countless battles across timelines.
Xeno Vegeta—arms crossed, that familiar scowl, radiating controlled power and Saiyan pride.
My favorite character. And two legends. I'm actually going to train with them.
But he kept his face neutral, awed but not suspiciously knowledgeable.
Chronoa: "Andrew, meet your instructors. Future Gohan will teach you technique and discipline. Xeno Goku will teach you adaptability and instinct. Xeno Vegeta will teach you to embrace your Saiyan nature."
Future Gohan: (stepping forward, his single arm extended) "Andrew Hayado. I've heard about your battle with Krieeza. Taking on a tyrant that powerful at fourteen… that takes courage."
Andrew: (shaking his hand) "Thank you, sir."
Xeno Goku: (grinning) "No need for 'sir' here! We're all warriors. Just call me Goku!" He looked Andrew up and down. "You've got good energy. Strong foundation. This is gonna be fun!"
Xeno Vegeta: (not offering a handshake, just assessing) "You achieved Super Saiyan through rage and desperation. Typical. Now you need to learn to control it. Master it. Make it yours."
Andrew: "I'm ready to learn."
Xeno Vegeta: "We'll see."
[Six Months Later - Training Montage]
Andrew's training with the three Saiyan masters was brutal, comprehensive, and exactly what he needed.
With Future Gohan:
The one-armed warrior taught him precision. How to make every movement count. How to fight with technique when power wasn't enough.
Future Gohan: "You rely too much on raw strength. What happens when you face someone stronger?"
Andrew: "I adapt."
Future Gohan: "Show me."
They sparred—Andrew in base form, Gohan with one arm. Every time Andrew tried to overpower him, Gohan redirected, countered, turned Andrew's strength against him.
Future Gohan: "Strength without technique is just flailing. Remember that."
With Xeno Goku:
The legendary warrior taught him instinct. How to stop thinking and just feel the fight.
Xeno Goku: "You're too tense! Fighting isn't about planning every move. It's about flowing like water!"
They clashed mid-air, Andrew trying to predict Goku's attacks. But Goku moved unpredictably—left when Andrew expected right, high when he anticipated low.
Xeno Goku: "Stop thinking! Just move!"
When Andrew finally let go—stopped analyzing, stopped planning—he landed a clean hit on Goku's shoulder.
Xeno Goku: (grinning) "There it is! That's what I'm talking about!"
With Xeno Vegeta:
The Saiyan Prince taught him pride. Not arrogance, but the confidence that came from knowing his worth.
Xeno Vegeta: "You're afraid of Super Saiyan. I can see it. You think if you use it too much, you'll lose control."
Andrew: "I've only transformed once. In a life-or-death situation."
Xeno Vegeta: "And that's your problem. Super Saiyan isn't something you save for emergencies. It's a tool. A weapon. Master it, or it masters you."
He forced Andrew to transform repeatedly—holding the form for hours, fighting in it until it felt natural, until the golden hair and teal eyes were as familiar as breathing.
Xeno Vegeta: "You're a Saiyan. Act like it. We're warriors. The strongest race in existence. Own that."
[One Year Into Training - Partnership with Trunks]
Andrew and Trunks had completed dozens of missions together by now. Their partnership had evolved from professional to genuine friendship.
Mission Log - Time Rift 47-Beta:
"Temporal distortion detected in Age 767—Frieza's invasion of Namek. Towa has enhanced Frieza's power. Andrew and Trunks dispatched to neutralize threat."
They fought side by side—Trunks with his sword and tactical precision, Andrew with his martial arts and raw power. They'd developed synergy, anticipating each other's moves, covering each other's weaknesses.
Trunks: (blocking an attack meant for Andrew) "Watch your left!"
Andrew: (countering with a Kamehameha) "Thanks! Return the favor!"
He appeared beside Trunks, deflecting an energy blast that would have blindsided him.
Trunks: (after the mission, catching his breath) "You're getting better. When we started, you were powerful but reckless. Now…" He smiled. "Now you're actually a good partner."
Andrew: "High praise from the guy who works solo."
Trunks: "Worked solo. Past tense." He extended his fist. "Partners?"
Andrew: (bumping fists) "Partners."