History FanFic / Turbulence

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9819833/1/Turbulence Turbulence]]'' is an ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' fanfiction written by author Super Vegetarott. The key divergence of the fic takes place when Bardock makes his last stand against Frieza. As a result of this encounter, Planet Vegeta is destroyed several minutes later than in the canonical series. Baby Kakarot's space-pod is affected by this almighty explosion, suffering a case of {{t|itleDrop}}urbulence and sending his ship drastically off-course, where it lands on a remote planet known as Namek. Elder Moori, the child Nail, and Elder Tsuno soon find the child inside his spaceship and decide to raise him as one of their own, drastically altering the DBZ series as a whole.

* AlternateUniverse

* AmbiguousDisorder: Kakarot's mental state: [[spoiler:while seemingly calm and serene at all times, he can fall prey to his barbaric Saiyan nature at any time provided he is enraged enough(an example of this can be seen in Chapter 3 when he physically shoves Nail, something very uncharacteristic of him.]]

* [[BecomeARealBoy Become Real People]]: The characters are forced to go through trials not unlike real people, suffering real losses and enduring struggles of their own.

* IgnoranceIsBliss: Due to Kakarot not knowing about his Saiyan heritage [[spoiler:at the moment]] nor the fact he was not originally destined to go to Namek, he is unaware of Earth and that his original mission was to exterminate all life forms on the planet.

* EnsembleCast: ''Turbulence'' revolves around Kakarot primarily, but it should also be noted that the author delves into the Earth storyline quite a bit. While the Namek plotline features Kakarot and Nail as the primary characters, the events of Earth revolve around the cast as a whole rather than one specific character in particular(although it should be noted there are multiple examples of the trope RevolvingProtagonist during specific events).

* BadassGrandpa: The original Gohan receives a larger role than in canon for a period of time, [[spoiler:but his role diminishes greatly after Yamcha and Krillin become Z-Fighters, even being killed off in chapter 3]].
** [[spoiler:Roshi inherits the role from that point onward, leading the Z-Fighters in their attack against King Piccolo and being the voice of reason until his death in Chapter 5.]]

* EnsembleCast: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9819833/1/Turbulence Turbulence]]'' revolves around Kakarot primarily, but it should also be noted that the author delves into the Earth storyline quite a bit. While the Namek plotline features Kakarot and Nail as the primary characters, the events of Earth revolve around the cast as a whole rather than one specific character in particular(although it should be noted there are multiple examples of the trope RevolvingProtagonist during specific events).

* {{Exposition}}: While''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9819833/1/Turbulence Turbulence]]'' only covers the important events of ''Manga/DragonBall'', future events afterward a specific point[[spoiler:(the beginning of the King Piccolo Saga)]] are covered in great detail and feature well-written storytelling.

This fanfic heavily focuses on Kakarot's life as a Namek-raised individual, while also focusing in on the Earth and its people as they experience the tale of ''Anime/DragonBall'' ''without'' their savior. As such, this story runs two plots at once for the moment, though Super Vegetarott has mentioned that their paths will intersect at a specific point of the story.

* CallingYourAttacks: The ''Anime/DragonBall'' series is notable for having many instances in which this trope applies, and this story shares that quality.

* {{Exposition}}: While''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9819833/1/Turbulence Turbulence]]'' only covers the important events of ''Anime/DragonBall'', future events afterward a specific point[[spoiler:(the beginning of the King Piccolo Saga)]] are covered in great detail and feature well-written storytelling.

* ActionGirl: Multiple female characters join the Z-Fighters and are featured just as prominently as the males are.

* BadassPrincess: Chi-Chi becomes a fighter after [[spoiler:King Piccolo makes his introduction into the story]] and becomes a relevant Z-Fighter from that point onward.

* Acrofatic : Yajirobe upon his introduction to the story [[spoiler: averted after the 8 year timeskip when he trains due to the threat of Piccolo, becoming noticeably slimmer yet still rather bulky in his appearance]].

* Acrofatic: Yajirobe upon his introduction to the story [[spoiler: averted after the 8 year timeskip when he trains due to the threat of Piccolo, becoming noticeably slimmer yet still rather bulky in his appearance]].

* BecomeRealPeople: The characters are forced to go through trials not unlike real people, suffering real losses and enduring struggles of their own.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9819833/1/Turbulence Turbulence]]'' is an ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' fanfiction written by author Super Vegetarott. The key divergence of the fic takes place when Bardock makes his last stand against Frieza. As a result of this encounter, Planet Vegeta is destroyed several minutes later than in the canonical series. Baby Kakarot's space-pod is affected by this almighty explosion, suffering a case of [[TitleDrop turbulence]] and sending his ship drastically off-course, where it lands on a remote planet known as Namek. Elder Moori, the child Nail, and Elder Tsuno soon find the child inside his spaceship and decide to raise him as one of their own, drastically altering the DBZ series as a whole.

* AChatWithSatan: Kakarot learns of his origins in his late childhood, allowing for him to learn the very real threat of Frieza and motivate him into becoming a warrior.

* Acrofatic: Yajirobe upon his introduction to the story[[spoiler: averted after the 8 year timeskip when he trains due to the threat of Piccolo, becoming noticeably slimmer yet still rather bulky in his appearance]].

* ADayInTheLimelight: [[spoiler:Grandpa Gohan, Master Roshi, and the non-fighting cast receive large roles in the beginning arcs of the story, but their prominence in the story doesn't last too long.]]

* BadassDamsel: Bulma and Launch become these [[spoiler:after the introduction of King Piccolo]] in a time of great distress, effectively joining the Z-Fighters in the process.

* CharacterDevelopment: The author has made it very clear that he plans to utilize character development extremely often in the story with examples of Kakarot, Nail, Gohan, Tien, and more.

** Chapter 3 focuses in on [[spoiler:Tien's redemption and his battle with Krillin.]]
** In Chapter 4, [[spoiler:Roshi takes up the role of the main protagonist as he reflects on Gohan's death and Piccolo's arrival.]]
** Chapters 5 and 6 revolve around [[spoiler:Krillin and the horrors he must face as a mere child.]]

* TheAtoner: Kakarot basically atones for the "monster he could've been" by vowing to train and protect his adoptive race in the Namekians.
** In addition, [[spoiler:Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu]] also make complete redemptions and end up fighting for the side of good.
* TheBadGuyWins: [[spoiler:King Piccolo decimates Earth's resistance and becomes Earth's new king.]]
* TheDarkSide: [[spoiler:Kakarot sees his Saiyan heritage (and subsequently, all other Saiyans) as evil and malicious.]]
* TheHermit: Applies to Roshi and Gohan after they respectively take up residence in Kame House and East District 439.
* TheMentor: [[spoiler:Nail to Kakarot, Gohan to Yamcha, and Roshi to Krillin.]]