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Line 1: {{work}} Proof that [[~~Sturgeons~~Sturgeon's Law\|the remaining 10% is worth dying (and then being resurrected) for]] here: These are recommendations made by Tropers for ''[[~~Dragonball~~Dragon Ball]]'', all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. ''No-name recommendations will be '''[[Zapped (wiki)]]'''.'' Nobody would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. Do warn when a fanfic may head into [[Better Than Canon\|non-canon]] territory. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, [[Shipping]] is [[Serious Business]]. Line 14: * A site focusing on the DBZ couple Bulma and Vegeta. Great variety of stories from many different, talented authors. A few NC-17, but all stories have the rating clearly marked so easily avoided for those underage or who are simply not interested. Also includes fanart and hosts contests. Unfortunately the site has not been undated since May 16, 2005, but the stuff that's there is wonderful. {{[https://web.archive.org/web/20150409103424/https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2651405/~~LpPhreek}}~~LPphreek LPphreek] ~~Reccomended~~* Recommended by Svata * A very engaging author with a good grasp of plot, spelling and grammar. Most of his(?) fics are Vegeta-centric, and revolve around his relationship with Bulma. Especially recommended: ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20151021111827/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6590933/1/Rediscovering-Honor Rediscovering Honor]'' and ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20181110173154/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6594436/1/Guardian-of-Vegetasei Guardian of Vegetasei]''. Especially reccomended: [http://m.fanfiction.net/s/6590933/1/\] (titled Rediscovering Honor) and [http://m.fanfiction.net/s/6594436/1/\] (titled Guardian of Vegetasei) even if the latter is only 8 chapters long so far. ''[[Dragon Ball Multiverse]]'' Line 25 ⟶ 24: ''[http://dragonballfanon.wikia.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Fanon_Wiki Dragon Ball Fanon Wiki]'' * Recommended by ~~[[User:~~Sonik Fan 112]] * A fanon site where most fanfictions are accepted. It has some very talented users and extremely good stories. I suggest Tien: Origins or Dragon Ball Z: In Requiem. Line 31 ⟶ 30: * Recommended by Lady Nomad * Chuquita has one of the most interesting and well thought out multiverses. She had taken lesser known Dragon Ball Z characters like King Vegita and Bardock and given them interesting characteristics. She had been writing this multiverse since before the year 2000 and she is still writing. She had also written a bunch of web comics. == [[Gen Fic\|General Fics]] == ''Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.'' ''[~~http~~https://web.archive.org/web/20190823154702/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3546014/1/Triple_Identity Triple Identity]'' by Lucifer-Allheart * Recommended by Comprende * ''Synopsis'': Gohan has been working at the CC since he was 15, but now at age 18 his mom forces him to go to high school. How will Gohan fit in while trying to keep his identity as half-alien, superhero AND scientist hidden? Gohan x Videl highschool fic with some twists * ''Comments'': Very original story, with a great focus on not just the earth-shattering DBZ battles, but interesting side characters. The further in the story goes, the better it gets, with some surprising twists, but all are well built-up and the character development is extremely well done. The action scenes are few and far between, but all outstanding and extremely exciting. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120422113259/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250430/1/Dragonball_Z_The_Earthling_Chronicles Dragonball Z: The Earthling Chronicles]'' by [[Final Flash X]] * Recommended by capeclare * ''Synopsis'': This story will be a re-telling of the events of Dragonball Z where Tien not Goku made the ultimate sacrifice during the battle with Raditz and how that one change affects the entire DBZ universe. * ''Comments'': Very original story, bringing into focus the characters who were more or less forgotten after [[~~Dragonball~~Dragon Ball]] and allowing them to shine. The author has also brought back character who where developed in the old series but were simply never seen again making them likable motivated characters. ''[~~http~~https://web.archive.org/web/20190823154747/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5078834/1/Two_of_a_Kind Two Of A Kind]'' by Lucifer-Allheart * Recommended by Comprende * ''Synopsis'': An old saying in Martial Arts goes; 'To defeat your enemy, you must first defeat yourself.' But what can you do, when you are the enemy? Can you defeat yourself? What will Gohan do, now that the ultimate enemy has been revealed: Gohan himself. * ''Comments'': A rather dark Gohan-centric fic that manages to captivate the reader within the first two chapters and simply doesn't let go. An interesting concept is taken to it's extreme and for once we see the consequences of what would happen if a DBZ fighter would turn against the people. The most fascinating thing about this fic is that it isn't simply a battle of Good vs Evil. Gohan and his enemy are both well-developed and have done their fair share of bad things. The character development is well-done, the action scenes are action-packed and the villains and characters are all well-developed. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120424090609/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5065882/1/Vengeance Vengeance]'' by catgirl26 * Recommended by Joebro * ''Warning'': Definately deserves its 'M' rating, also comes with a slash warning and a strangeness warning. I mean, come on, {{spoiler\|Android 16xChichi???}} Line 55: * ''Comments'': This is a very hard fic to describe. Very AU, somewhat dark, but seems almost canon in the way events play out. Dark elements include {{spoiler\|Goku going near-crazy from starvation; the only reason he doesn't is because he eats Piccolo's arm, ''repeatedly''.}} Also includes some very [[Crack Pairing\|strange ships]] that this troper ended up liking, namely {{spoiler\|Puar/Radditz??}} ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120419153048/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5099637/1/President_for_a_Day President For A Day]'' by Darke Angelus * Recommended by Joebro; Elenor Line 61: * ''Comments'': It's always hilarious watching people underestimate Vegeta. The ending is delightfully half-sweet, and half-horrifying. Eight thousand words makes for a decent sized one-shot, as well. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120503160705/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2711639/1/Forgotten_Strength Forgotten Strength]'' by Janiqua * Recommended by Joebro * ''Synopsis'': A wish is made that no one on Earth has, or even remembers having, superhuman strength. What happens when that strength is required to save the world again? Complete with an epilogue. * ''Comments'': Focuses on some trivial things at first, such as Gohan's commute to school making him switch to a [[Boarding School of Horrors\|boarding school]], {{spoiler\|where [[Sadist Teacher\|Mr. Shu]] works}}, and then the plot immediately explodes into action. Brings some underused characters into the spotlight when they are the only powerful beings left facing {{spoiler\|an alien invasion and [[Same Story, Different Names\|another]] evil doctor}}. Focuses quite a bit on Gohan, but not in the annoying way that other Gohan-centric fics tend to be. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120411151749/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6421011/1/Crimson Crimson]'' by GothicDream * Recommended by Joebro * ''Synopsis'': For the sake of Earth a deal must be made. A broken soul must face the horrors of his past. Lovers are torn apart, and blood is shed. Our heroes learn that it takes more than strength to survive, and a prince will learn that redemption isn't easy. Canon pairings. * ''Comments'': Incredibly well written. Goes very in depth into what exactly happens to the rest of the universe after Freeza, and conveniently pulls the cast into it without making them the [[~~Spot Light~~ Spotlight-Stealing Squad\|center of attention]]. Somewhat Vegeta-centric, and, as hinted in the summary, manages to avoid making the cast [[God Mode Sue\|too overpowered for their enemies]], despite taking place after the Buu saga. Updates are recent, and it's already a nice long read. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120420175308/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/~~5785965~~7879645/1/~~Point_of_No_Return~~Dead_Race ~~Point~~Dead ~~Of No Return~~Race]'' by ~~NiteRyde~~HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR * Recommended by jjgp1112; maybebaby * ''Synopsis'': Trunks goes too far back in time and ends up on a planet being purged by Vegeta, Nappa, and Raditz. Trunks reluctantly joins the trio and is exposed to the darkness that is his father's past. Complete. * ''Comments'': The writing in this story is absolutely spectacular. The author pulls no punches in her portrayal of Vegeta, as he's every bit the monster he was at that point in time. The plot is gripping and full of twists and turns that will keep you reading, and the characterization is phenomenal. YMMV on this one. Vegeta, unlike in canon, shows almost ''no'' signs of changing at all, and Trunk's involvement inadvertently sends everything down the tubes. This fic is a horror story, that starts out [[Crapsack World\|bad]] and [[It Got Worse\|ends up worse.]] Well written, but only read it if you want to see the entire world go to hell. * Given that the story is now complete, I can say that the above entry has some things wrong...but it's spot on with others. The way in which Trunks affects his fellow Saiyans is slow and subtle, but the payoff is well worth the read. Plus, {{spoiler\|Raditz lives!}} ~~''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7879645/1/Dead_Race Dead Race]'' by HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR~~ * Recommended by Army2319 * ''Synopsis'': An AU where Frieza has Goku, Vegeta, and their families captured for experiments for ten years the human Z fighters plus Videl work on a ship together. Until Gohan manages to escape Frieza, meets Videl, and hides on the ship. * ''Comments'': This is an amazing AU that somewhat reminds me of Firefly. It has good development with the characters, and shows good relationships between them. The action has great pace, and the plot is well thought-out. It's a WIP, but has regular updates. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120414065535/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2185558/1/The_Middle The Middle]'' by DoraMouse * Recommended by J the Drafter * ''Synopsis'': Why Hercule decided to claim the credit for defeating Cell. * ''Comments'': This is the most mature, complex and detailed look at Hercule's character I've read. The Hercule presented here is a man with complex motivations, and the strange mix of pragmatism and altruism is almost heartbreaking. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429045859/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/678451/1/Wish_For_The_Past Wish for the Past]'' * Recommended by Elenor * ''Synopsis'': A misspoken wish lands Goten in the past, traveling alongside Barrock, the grandfather he never knew. Concerned for his friend's safety, Trunks soon joins him, and together with Raditz and Vegeta they travel from Vegeta-sei to Earth, meeting up with family and friends and trying to find a way back home. * ''Comments'': The writer doesn't get all the facts quite right, notably ages and the like, but has a solid plot and complete characterization of all those involved. Though she's not above a little humor thrown in here or there. A good read for those who find Barrock an underused character. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120416071402/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1939414/1/To_Be_A_Hero To Be A Hero]'' by Engar * Recommended by J the Drafter ** Seconded by Lord Mudkip Line 99 ⟶ 92: * ''Comments'': Here we see the nobler side of Mr.Satan, as he decides to go, knowing full well what he's up against, simply because someone has to. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20041230184249/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/11469/1/ Raditz's Return]'' by Dragoness Eclectic * Recommended by Comartemis Seconded by Elenor Thirded by [[Wild Okapi]] * ''Synopsis'': Seven years in hell can make even a hardened Saiyan rethink his ways. When a newly-dead Vegeta seeks out an old comrade in hell with a personal request, Raditz finds himself thrust back into the world of the living as a specter charged with protecting Vegeta's family and his own nephews. * ''Comments'': Not much to say about this one. It's good -- which is rare in DBZ fanfiction if the sparsity of this page is any indication -- to the point of being [[Better Than Canon]], and the villain shakes up the [[My Kung Fu Is Stronger Than Yours]] cycle in interesting ways; instead of just being stronger than the heroes, the new villain is ''[[Puzzle Boss\|tricky]]'' and just plain hard to kill. ''[~~http~~https://web.archive.org/web/20190823154702/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/136328/1/ Mythic Descent]'' by Dragoness Eclectic * Recommended by Comartemis Seconded by Elenor Thirded by [[Wild Okapi]] * ''Synopsis'': Sister/sequel fic to ''Raditz's Return''. While Raditz is busy protecting Bulma and the kids on Earth, Vegeta isn't content to wait around for the gang to use the Dragonballs to resurrect him. Instead, the Prince of Saiyans embarks on a journey into the Mythic Hells, the underworlds of long-dead religions and mythologies, in search of a means to escape hell by his own power. * ''Comments'': Probably the best Dragonball Z fic this troper has ever read, even better than ''Raditz's Return''. Might not be up to par with Fanfic titans like ''Team 8'' or ''[[Shinji and Warhammer 40 K (Fanfic)\|Shinji and Warhammer 40 K]]'', but if you liked ''Raditz's Return'' then it's definitely worth a read. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120421191103/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/745618/1/KiBlind KiBlind]'' by Sholio * Recommended by J the Drafter * ''Synopsis'': The Earth is threatened by a new enemy, and they've figured out how to cancel out the ability to use ki. How will the Z Senshi fare when forced to protect the Earth while inflicted with this bizarre and crippling limitation? * ''Comments'': This is a fun story. The author brings back all the minor characters that got pushed to the side and makes them active and useful. The Z fighters are forced to fight strategically and cautiously, and they're forced to think as well as punch their way through problems. The author does a good job keeping everybody in character. Be warned, there's some swearing, which can be a little jarring. Also, the whole theme of, "Use your head, not just your fist," does get a little [[Anvilicious]], but that kink aside this story is excellent. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120414065600/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1704174/1/Eclipse Eclipse]'' by Doramouse * Recommended by J the capeclare * ''Synopsis'': Android creation explained, human potential expanded upon and the details of world politics examined. Set between the Freezia and Cell sagas, explodes the effects of the Garlic Jr. saga. Recommended for fans of the first Dragonball series. In progress. * ''Comments'': This is a brilliant and thoughtful story without falling into any cliche traps . The author brings back all the minor characters that got pushed to the side and makes them active, useful and interesting but in realistic ways. The brilliant and imaginative thought put into the world of DBZ by this author is brilliant, 40 chapters long and still going strong the ~~[[O Cs]]~~OCs are done tastefully and well they are well thought out and their interaction with the story makes sense and wrokds obviously this does not take away from the series normal characters. I cannot say much else for fear of spoiling, truly an excellent fic and it deserves more love. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120502070626/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/256984/1/Tainted_Hearts Tainted Hearts]'' by Dreamweaver4121 * Recommended by J the Drafter * ''Synopsis'': A sinister force has taken some of Goku's friends and bolstered their power... as well as cutting loose the resentment that lies inside their hearts. * ''Comments'': It's a neat concept that handled well, though the writing is rough and Tien, Puar and Chaotzu are forgotten. However, the characterization is good and the plotting is deft. Besides, it has (almost) every character who never did anything beating on the characters who got too much attention. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120421150642/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/399380/1/Third_In_Line Third In Line]'' by Leia * Recommended by J the Drafter * ''Synopsis'': Post Cell Games, Piccolo reflects on his inability to hurt Cell and his own diminishing role in the defense of Earth. * ''Comments'': Sad, bittersweet and an excellent character study of Piccolo. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120423091929/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2292673/1/Unexpected_Majin Unexpected Majin]'' by rainbowraindeer * Recommended by ~~[[User:~~Newtype S 3]] * ''Synopsis'': Rather than Vegeta becoming the Majin slave of Babidi during the early Buu Saga, the wizard chooses another Saiyan... {{spoiler\|Gohan}}. * ''Comments'': This story seems to be unfortunately abandoned now ''(two years as of this addition)'', but the ''30 chapters'' of this story are all extremely well-written and take the Majin concept in an interesting direction. Serious bonus points as well for {{spoiler\|using the canon events to take a much darker turn than the anime in a way that ''makes sense for the character''}}. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120424194655/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1508230/1/Chichi_in_charge Chichi In Charge]'' by Kettricken * Recommended by ~~[[User:~~Sparkysharps]] * ''Synopsis'': After the Cell Games, Chichi tries to cheer up Gohan...by defeating Vegeta in combat?! But what she gets is more than anyone could have bargained for... * ''Comments'': This fic starts off as deceptively simple (though well-written) fluff before it pulls a total [[Wham! Episode\|Wham Moment]], at which point the fic explodes into an epic with a well-blended combination of comedy, action, and drama. Instead of the standard [[My Kung Fu Is Stronger Than Yours]] fare the villain goes the way of [[Xanatos Gambit\|David Xanatos]], and seemingly "useless" characters such as Puar, Chichi and Yamcha finally get their chance to shine. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120502193638/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4117691/1/Red_Means_Stop_Green_Means_Go Red Means Stop, Green Means Go]'' by The-Saiyan-From-Hyrule * Recommended by Marlee Cross * ''Synopsis'': A teenage Goku gets his learners permit and Bardock is stuck teaching him to drive. * ''Commentary'': A nice and funny little father/son fic between Bardock and Goku. There really aren't enough of those... ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120407154830/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/709246/1/Trunks_and_Goten_Take_Over_the_World Trunks and Goten Take Over the World]'' by Frozenflower * Recommended by Lady Nomad * Pairing(s): Trunks and Goten friendship Line 154 ⟶ 141: * Comments: This is a very cute and hilarious fic with everyone in character and it just leaves you with a warm feeling in your heart. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120422191222/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/~~1183458~~234501/1/~~bDragonball_b_bZ_b_The_Borg_Saga~~Trek_Z ~~Dragonball~~Trek Z~~: The Borg Saga~~]'' by ~~Demon-Fighter Ash~~Kusco * ~~Reccomended~~Recommended by ~~USS~~The ~~Thunderchild~~Rich Sheik * Crossover: with [[~~Star Trek the Next Generation\|~~Star Trek: The Next Generation]] * Synopsis: After the Cell Games, the Borg (TNG-era) arrive at Earth after discovering Goku's energy signature. Vegeta tells them that he has some knowledge as to who they are, as Frieza blockaded a planet that was invaded by them. * Comments: Wow, just wow. All the characters are in-character, the Borg are incredibly scary in this fic, and we get the idea that the Z-fighters are in for one hell of a battle. Sadly, it hasn't updated since '03. ** The borg are only scary until you recall that at this point in DBZ just about all of the major characters are capable of destroying entire planets without too much trouble. ~~''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5982609/1/Talent_and_Potential Talent and Potential]'' by Resistance Knight~~ * Recommended by [[User:Indalecio]] * AU version of Saiyaman Saga and afterwards. * Synopsis: There's 3 major arcs. The first, where Gohan enters high school, but the Red Rain army are moving in to try to take control of Satan City, and they've duplicated some of Dr. Gero's android technology. The second arc has Babidi planting a dark seed into Gohan and watching the chaos unleashed. The third arc has has an uninterrupted Budokai. * Comments: Very well done. Several minor characters from the original [[Dragonball]] saga make an appearance and are fleshed out. Spelling could use a little work, as there's more than the occasional misspelled word. Complete, but continued in ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6824262/1/Torment_and_Pain Torment and Pain]'' ** Typos like "murmured in disbelieve" and "pail in comparison" make this story hard to take seriously, although the writing and plotting was interesting enough to keep me reading for a few paragraphs. -Reyemile ~~''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/234501/1/Trek_Z Trek Z]'' by Kusco~~ * Recommended by [[User:The Rich Sheik]] * Crossover with [[Star Trek the Next Generation]] * ''Synopsis'': After destroying a Federation ship, Vegeta encounters the Enterprise. Meanwhile Goku and company meet the Romulans. * Comments: There are moments of [[Crack Fic]] in this story, which works when Q is involved. Its not the best fic out there but is good for a few laughs. Line 176 ⟶ 149: ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4333729/1/Journey_to_the_East Journey to the East]'' by Starr Dust * Recommended by tvtropeslover93 * AU/Genderbent version of [[~~Dragonball~~Dragon Ball]] * ''Synopsis'': In this retelling of the "Search for the Dragonballs" saga, Son Goku is now a little ''girl'' with a monkey tail and superhuman strength who is found by a bratty teenaged ''boy'' named Bulma, who is on a quest to find seven orbs that can summon a wish-granting dragon. Along the way, they meet many friends and enemies. * Comments: This is almost definitely, in my opinion, the best genderbending fanfiction ever. While the story changed many genders of some of the characters (ex. Goku and Yamcha are females, Bulma and Chi-Chi are males), it both kept and switched around many of the important plot points of the original manga without making the characters act out-of-character (ex. Bulma wanting to wish for the perfect ''girlfriend'', Yamcha wanting wish away her fear of ''boys'') ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120424055432/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7681758/1/Happiness Happiness]'' by My Journey * Recommended by Nal * Pairing(s): None. Line 186 ⟶ 159: * ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120408225210/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7291077/1/Watching Watching]'' by My Little Lolita * Recommended by [[Wild Okapi]] * Slight AU Post-Frieza * ''Synopsis'': Future Trunks spoke of alternate timelines. This is one based around the relationship of Gohan and Piccolo, starting after the Frieza Saga. * Comments: Easily one of the best non-shipping Gohan/Picclo fanfics this troper has had the pleasure of coming across. Still updating and definitely worth the 40+ chapters. * ''[[Dragon Ball: Insanity School]]'' == [[Shipping\|Shipping Fics]] == Line 197 ⟶ 171: ''[http://www.dark-kingdom.org/DBZ/DBZtitle.html Saiyajin Genesis]'' by Ashnod * Recommeded by ~~[[User:~~Anthiens]] * Synopsis: Bulma, wanting to understand Vegeta better, uses a [[The Fly\|teleportation pod]] to make her a Saiyan, trains with 18 and uses a time machine to travel to Planet Vegeta and proceeds to get stuck there. Forced to work with Frieza ([[You Can't Fight Fate\|Not wanting to change what comes later]]) and watch over Vegeta as a child, Bulma gets far more than what she wished for. * Comments: This is one of the finest fanfiction pieces-it's a [[Tear Jerker]] at times, especially at the end where she {{spoiler\|Fights Vegeta who doesn't recognize her and goes Super Saiyan}}. It evades the usual pitfalls of time travel fic and what Bulma goes through in the past is truely heartwrenching. Line 206 ⟶ 180: * The writer of this fic never wastes a character. All of them are distinct and examined with voices and points of view that do not contradict canon for the canonical characters and are more than mouthpieces for original ones. One or two places skirt lemon, but nothing to explicit. Very well written so that no plot overrides the other and no character or race forces another to be neglected. All very realistic and sure to keep the reader interested until the end. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120424005559/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5019925/1/The_Attractions_of_Abduction The Attractions of Abduction]'' by Piccolo is green * Recommended by Marlee Cross * ''Pairings'': Vegeta/Bulma Line 212 ⟶ 186: * ''Commentary'': A very well done AU fic. The characterizations are spot-on and the romance between Bulma and Vegeta is developing nicely. ''[~~http~~https://~~www~~web.archive.org/web/20091028105123/http://geocities.com/bulmasan/index.html Vejiitasei Ascendant]'' by Bulmasan (Jeanne Burch) * Recommended by Scullery * ''Pairings'': Vegeta/Bulma * ''Synopsis'': An early, influential AU of epic scope. Vejiitasei is not destroyed, Zarbon finds himself swearing fealty to the Saiyan monarchy, Frieza is setting a clash of empires into motion, and Earth gets caught in the web of intergalactic politics. At the center of everything is Vegeta: a prince whose royal responsibilities are constantly at war with his ambitious personality and forbidden attraction to Bulma: genius of Capsule Corporation and a young woman tying to balance a business model that will save the Earth with the moral problems of marrying into an evil alien empire. Tons of characters, suspense, action, romance, and all skillfully done. * ''Commentary'': Very addictive, [[Better Than Canon]]. The characterization and pacing are impressive, as is the complex but seamless introduction of Saiyan culture and biology. (Perhaps not too surprising, since the author double-majored in English and Biology.) Everyone is pitch-perfect, from Bardock to the Z-warriors. Still unfinished, but you'd do a disservice to yourself to pass over the fic for that ~~reason -- there~~reason—there are Author's Notes available if you can't wait to know how it ends. This troper was in love at first sight, and a re-read ten years later convinced me its excellence was hardly just nostalgia talking. This fic absolutely [[Needs More Love]]. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120423162621/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1302162/1/ChiChis_Journey Chi Chi's Journey]'' by [https://web.archive.org/web/20121020222957/http://www.fanfiction.net/u/194583/Lady_Thundera Lady Thundera] * Recommended by Lady Nomad * ''Pairings'': Goku/ChiChi Line 230 ⟶ 204: * ''Commentary'': NSFW. Humorous.Chichi lays awake one night contemplating her life as a wife and a mother and suddenly decides to try to smother a sleeping Goku, the strongest being in the universe, with a pillow. Because sometimes married couples wanna kill their spouses. A look into how nearly thirty years of marriage between Goku and ChiChi still works. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120502124832/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3464063/1/Second_Chances Second Chances]'' * Recommended by tvtropeslover93 * ''Pairings:'' Goku/Chichi Line 236 ⟶ 210: * ''Commentary:'' This is an interesting twist on the whole "what if Kakarot never became Goku?" thing! In this A/U, Kakarot's change from villian to hero is surprisingly real and somewhat touching. Plus, his growing romance with Chichi (who basically takes Goku's place as Earth's strongest fighter) is quite beautiful and real, too. There are few naughty bits between the two, but it's not totally NSFW. ''[~~http~~https://web.archive.org/web/20190823154703/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/330297/1/ Always You]'' by smee-chan * Recommended by Thanos6 * Pairing: Trunks/Goten (slash, obviously) * Synopsis: One confession starts off a chain of them. * Comments: This story perfectly encapsulates the way I think that Goten and Trunks's sexual orientations work with regard to each other. Contains [[If ~~Its~~It's You ~~Its~~It's Okay]]-similar bits which may not be to everyone's taste, but for these two, it works. Even aside from the orientation, they're written wonderfully in character. Just ignore the little [[Gratuitous Japanese]] here and there. ''[http://www.adimra.100megs6.com/lisalu/agladday.html A Glad Day]'' by Lisalu Line 247 ⟶ 221: * ''Synopsis'': This is one of the best piece of writing this tropes has read, ever. Glad Day is a five-parts fic, Lisalu's own take on the popular "Bulma is taken to Vegetasei" theme. It's beautifully written and has a great characterization, but it's really, really dark and very unsettling. While reading the first part, people might wonder why this fiction is in the shipping section, but saying anything else about the plot would be a spoiler; all I can say is that it's simply amazing. read it. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120427230951/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/~~5779315~~5561840/1/~~Overprotective~~Universe_16 ~~Overprotective~~Universe16]'' by ~~Professor Snaglefoompus~~Katsuargi * Recommended by ~~[[User:J Blaze]]~~Indalecio * Pairing: Gohan/Videl * Synopsis: A hypothetical situation: What if Gohan didn't remember who Hercule was when he first went to high school? * Comments: Wildly and unrepentantly [[Alternate Universe Fic\|AU]], Professsor Snaglefoompus's brilliant homage to the DBZ series is absolutely hysterical. The author is incredibly [[Genre Savvy]], and [[Lampshade Hanging\|hangs a lampshade]] wherever he can, and probably some places he shouldn't. Features absolutely minimal [[Breaking the Fourth Wall\|respect for the Fourth Wall]] and [[Readings Are Off the Scale\|over 9000]] shout-outs to our favorite [[Memetic Mutation\|memes]]. Practically all the characters are [[Butt Monkey\|Butt Monkeys]], but Sharpner especially becomes [[The Chew Toy]] to the ensuing [[Humiliation Conga]]. Although it calls itself a [[Shipping]] fic, this is really more of a [[Affectionate Parody]]. Even if you're not fond of the pairing or the main characters, should be read just for the dense storm of [[Crowning Moment of Funny\|Crowning Moments of Funny]]. ** The fic starts off fairly serious until the point at which Sharpener starts acting like a ten year old, at which point the fic takes a sharp turn towards silliness. ~~''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5561840/1/Universe_16 Universe16]'' by Katsuargi~~ * Recommended by [[User:Indalecio]] * Pairing: Vegetto/Bulma * Synopsis: Vegetto remains fused after Majin Buu self-destructs. * Comments: Not strictly a shipping fic, but it does pair up Vegetto and Bulma rather than Vegetto and [[Chi Chi]] which is why its in the shipping section. Vegetto deals with being the strongest person in the [[~~Dragonball~~Dragon Ball]] universe, the remaining threat of the [[Super -Powered Evil Side\|Majin Curse]], and training his children to protect the next generation. Some significant appearances by Krilin, Tien, Chaotzu and Yamcha in later chapters as well. ''[http://www.adimra.100megs6.com/contest/chikyuu1.html Chikyuul]'' by Lisalu Line 271 ⟶ 237: ''Fics that re-tell canon from another character's POV and focus on that character's experiences.'' ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120423013817/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5785773/1/Who_would_have_thought Who Would Have Thought?]'' by wingsofseyfert12 * Recommended by Joebro Line 277 ⟶ 243: * ''Comments'': Bonus for being a completed story. The very definition of 'Day In The Lime Light'. Focuses on characters such as Mr. Satan, Roshi, Chichi, and ''Tao Pai Pai'' trying to defeat the androids. Starts in the [[Crapsack World\|forsaken future timeline]] and it definitely [[It Got Worse\|gets worse]]. Just think of the implications of {{spoiler\|Cell absorbing Kid Buu}}, and that's not even the worst of it. ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20040930065959/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1444769/1/ And I Shall Go On]'' by Dreamwraith * Recommended by Thanos6 * Synopsis: The life and times of Yamcha, from his point of view. Line 283 ⟶ 249: {{reflist}} ~~[[Category:Fan Fic Recommendations]]~~ [[Category:Dragon Ball]] [[Category:Fanfic Recs]]