>>6117172“Alright, I'll-” you reply as a familiar mind connects to your own, speaking directly without hesitation.
“General Karn. I take it you can hear me?” the 'voice' of Cooler, current emperor of the universe after besting his brother Freeza says, causing you to stop mid-sentence. Meloka looks to you as you tap the side of your head, telling her what's happening. “Your presence is required.”
“Required where?” you reply, not bothering with formalities as you ready yourself, raising your right to your forehead. “What's going on?”
“You'll see. Come to my ki signature, at once.” he answers, then doesn't say anything else. No doubt leaving the link open so you may reach his energy directly.
“Cooler called me. Says it's something 'required'.” you say, Meloka raising a brow.
“Want me to come along?” she offers, you shaking your head.
“No, I don't think it's anything too serious. And if something goes down, you'll be able to come after me if we're apart.” you reply practically. To which she nods, you focusing on Cooler's energy and vanishing. Leaving your home behind, appearing beside the smaller form of Cooler. Both he and Freeza are in their fourth forms, while King Cold is in his second. The three sitting at a circular table, Freeza to his father's left while Cooler sits to his right, several other seats empty on the other side facing the king.
“Karn?” Freeza asks, looking from being surprised to you to suspiciously at his brother, eyes narrowing. “What are you playing at, brother?”
“I thought he should be here for this conversation as well.” Cooler says simply, you wondering what in the world you have been brought into. Which is a sentiment the others share, King Cold turning to you.
“Good day, General Karn. Apologies for my son taking you away from your other obligations to be here.” he says, nodding slightly to you. Which you respond to with a proper Saiyan salute, the ancient being's expression softening ever-so slightly. He then turns his gaze back to his oldest, expression hardening a bit. “So, what is the meaning of this, Cooler?”
“Yes, I would very much like to know the same.” Freeza replies, you seeing a hint of worry in his expression.
“What we are deciding here will impact him as well. Only far that he should be here to witness it.” Cooler answers, Freeza lowering his gaze. You wonder what's going on, but before you can say anything the door on the side of the room, opposite King Cold opens. Both doors swing inward, pushed by small mechanical servants only to reveal two more figures you recognize. The one closest to you is the Kai-in-training Kars of all beings, who smirks upon seeing the situation he has walked in on. And to his right, looking as unflustered and cool as ever is the God of Destruction's servant, the impossibly-powerful Whis. What the hell has Cooler gotten you into?
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