Dragon Ball Super: Evolution

Disclaimer: I do not own Dragon Ball Super or GT. If I did, Goku would be with Pan in GT and with Cualifla, Kale, or both in Super. Maybe even have a harem. But I don't, so bummer.

A/N: Takes place at the end of GT when Goku leaves with Shenron.

Chapter 1: Departure

"Arise Goku!" Shenron orders, eyes glowing.

The glow from Shenron's eyes die down and Goku lets out a shaky grunt. Everyone around him steps a little closer, watching him closely. Pan kneels closest to him, staring intently at him. They're all relieved when he twitches and a pained expression crosses his face briefly. It fades as quickly as it came and his face relaxes, eyes slowly opening. He blinks and sits up, looking around him. Seeing everyone he cared for was alive and well and that Shenron was back to normal has him smiling. He hopes to his feet, sprinting towards Shenron.

"Shenron!" he exclaims. "You're okay now!"

"Thanks to the efforts of you and your friends the dragon balls have been restored, thus so have I," Shenron states.

"That's great! Do you think could bring back all of the people who died since 17 and the Shadow Dragons appeared, for old times' sake?"

"Very well," Shenron agrees, his eyes glowing briefly, and then stopping. "It is done."

All around the world those who had died returned to the land off the living and several buildings were returned to their original state.

"Now, we must go."

"Go?" Trunks asked. "Where are you going?"

"The Dragon Balls were never intended to be used to as they have. They were there for the hope of never having to use them, not their convenience. Because of this they were over taxed and overflowing with negative energy. Your last wish caused them to crack under the pressure, releasing the negative energy and creating the Shadow Dragons. This world has come to rely far too much on the Dragon Balls, so I must leave and take them with me, until the Earth can function without them. Only then, shall I return."

"Still, you said 'we'. Who else were you talking about going with you? Dende?"

Shenron's eyes fall onto Goku, who nods in understanding. He turns towards everyone else, a small smile on his face and an intense look in his eyes. Just like when Cell was going to self-destruct and take the whole planet with him. Gohan was the first to recognize that look and his eye widen.

"D-dad?" he asks, shakily.

Goku nods in reply.

Gohan clenches his fists. "W-why?"

Everyone else looked between the two confused.

"Huh? What's going on?" Goten asks, bewildered. "Why are you so upset?"

"Dad's the one Shenron is talking about. He's leaving with him."

Everyone gasps in shock, looking towards Goku. He nods to confirm what Gohan just told them.

"B-but, why?" Goten asks, shocked and confused.

"Goku, don't you even think about it!" Chichi shouted with tears in her eyes.

"Goku/Kakarot?" Vegeta and the others ask.

"Grandpa?" Pan asks with tears in her eyes.

Goku gives them the same sad smile. "I have to go. When I used that Spirit Bomb just now to take out Omega, it contained all of my life-force as well. I was dying before I made it and holding it was what kept me alive. So, when I used it, I died, but I didn't go to otherworld. I was in this void and Shenron brought me back."

"That still doesn't explain why you have to leave with him!" Goten shouts, crying.

"Because I'm no longer meant to be a part of this world. The only reason I'm here is because of Shenron and the Dragon Balls. Since he's leaving, I have to with him. My life is tied to his now. Besides, someone has to watch the Dragon Balls while he sleeps. I'm strong enough and I'm connected to them now, so it has to be me. It's why he brought me back."

"Then, why do you have to leave?!...can't you just stay here? We'll help you protect them!"

Goku shakes his head no. "Shenron has to return to his realm and I have to go with him My hands are tied this time, Goten."

Chichi breaks down crying openly at hearing that her husband had to leave her and her sons once more, only this time it was for good. Gohan and Goten cry in anger, sadness, and frustration. Vegeta and Trunks look chest fallen. Uub looks like someone just smack him and proceeded to kick him in the nuts. He considered Goku family like an uncle or grandfather and to see him go was painful. Pan looks like she's ready to crack. Big round tears fill her eyes and her lower lip is trembling, pain flashing behind her eyes.

"G-grandpa?" she chokes out.

Goku opens his arms to her and she rushes into them, burying her head into his shoulder and sobbing openly into it. Her body shakes with the force of her sobs. Goku closes his eyes and holds her close, rubbing circles into her back. Pan grips his left shoulder in a death hold in response. She briefly looks up and locks eyes with Shenron, begging him not to take her grandpa away from her. His eyes convey that it had to be done. There was no other alternative. But he gave her something else. His eyes glow briefly, before returning to normal.

Pan's body is outlined in a blue-ish white aura that spreads from her to Goku. When it reaches Goku, it changes from blue-ish white to a golden red and flows back to Pan. Pan's eyes flash teal briefly, before returning to normal. She gasped feeling warmth flow over her and settles within her chest. Goku feels something similar and his eyes flash red briefly, before returning to normal. The two pull away from each other, feeling a new and deeper connection form between them.

"W-what just happened? Pan asked, confused.

Goku shrugged, not having a clue either.

"That would be my doing," Shenron answers, getting everyone's attention. "As a thanks for her efforts in restoring me, I have given your granddaughter a parting gift. Should the need ever arise that there is a crisis that she and the others cannot handle alone, she can draw power from you and add it to her own. You will be her new strength – her anchor – like she was for you. This connection also allows you two to stay in contact with each other and feel each other no matter how far apart you are."

Pan blinked in surprise at the eternal dragon as the words he said slowly sunk in. When they did, tears filled her eyes and she couldn't help, but smile. "D-does that mean…I can still talk to my grandpa?" she asked.

"Yes, it does child."

Pan smiled brightly in joy as tears ran down her cheeks and she pulled Goku back into another embrace – this one full of happiness. The rest of their friends and family watched, smiling happily. They at least had some connect to Goku now and now Pan wouldn't be totally cut off from him. Goku joyfully hugged his granddaughter back, relieved. He was beyond glad he could keep in contact with her and help her if she needed it to. It was as Shenron said, she was his new strength – his anchor – and he wanted her safe for as long as possible.

"Thank you, Shenron," Pan mutters into Goku's neck.

"You are welcome, child."

The two stand there in a comfortable silence, enjoying each other's embrace. With the bond they have, they could've done so for centuries. But alas, all good things must come to an end for Goku he couldn't linger much longer. Goku pulls back and smiles at Pan, kisses her on her forehead, causing her to smile brightly in return.

"I'll miss you, Pan," he tells her, and then looks at everyone else. "I'll miss all of you."

"I'll miss you too…..grandpa," she replies, teary eyed once again. "Don't forget about me, okay?"

"Never." Goku replied resolutely, smiling.

"We'll miss you two, Dad," Gohan stated.

"Take care of yourself, Son-kun," Bulma adds.

Goten smiled sadly at his dad. "I really wish I had spent more time with you now," he says, moving forward to hug his dad. Pan moves out of the way to let him. "I know you're really strong now, but….be safe, okay?"

Goku hugs his son back lovingly. 'I will, Goten. Promise," he tells him.

Goten nods and let's go of him, wiping some tears from his eyes. He floats back over to his mother and the two hug each other once more. Trunks floats over to his best friend, putting a comforting hand on his shoulder. He looks at Goku and nods.

"Goodbye Goku…..and good luck," he says. "I'll keep an eye on Goten."

"Appreciate it, Trunks."

"Master…." Uub says. "….I won't let you down. I promise."

Goku turns to Uub and gives him a thumbs up. "I know you won't," he tells him.

"It's time," Shenron announces softly, cutting the farewells short. They had linger too long now and it was time to go.

Everyone looks to him, then at Goku. He smiles at them giving Pan another loving embrace and a kiss on her forehead, before hopping onto Shenron's head. He looks down at them conveying all he wants to say with his eyes. Vegeta, Gohan, Goten, Trunks, and Uub nod in understanding. Bulma let's a few tears and gives a small smile, waving goodbye to her longtime friend. Her first and best friend. Chichi refuses to look up from the ground as she her son holds her. Videl stands behind Pan, her hands on her daughter's shoulders. She smiles sadly at Goku, 'cause while she didn't know him as well as everyone else, he was always so kind to her. He was fun to be around and cheered her up when she was down. Pan smiled the brightest smile she could muster with her teary eyes. Goku deserved to see her smile as this was the last time they see one another. Goku beams down at them, mostly at Pan before lying on top on Shenron's head. Then, Shenron takes off into the air and they disappear onto their next adventure.

End.

A/N: It's short because I wasn't doing a recap of the entire last episode of GT – no matter how much I love the series. And there's more to the connection formed between Goku and Pan. Not much, but there is and that'll be explored later on in the story. Anyway, hope you enjoyed this chapter. Be sure to read and review.

P.S: I've posted this on Archive of our own as well under FanGuy2000 and there will be slight to mild differences between this version and that one. Check it out and tell me what you think.

Power Levels:

Vegeta:9 million (Injured and Tired)

Gohan: 500,000 (Tired)

Goten: 25,000 (Tired)

Trunks: 25,000 (Tired)

Uub: 5 million (Tired)

Bulma: 32

Chichi: 225

Videl: 3 million

Pan: 500 Million – 800 Million (New power boost)

Goku: ?

Shenron: Unknown