Best Short Dragon Ball Fanfics
Dragon Ball novellas — 10k to 50k words, polished and contained. Curated from AO3 and ranked by kudos.
Top 25 Short Dragon Ball Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length Dragon Ball fics — 10,000–50,000 words.
Genius Billionaire
by TheSovereigntyofReality
After the Avengers Civil War, Natasha found another billionaire she believed would support the Avengers. It was the biggest mistake they ever made.
The Three Gods
by TheSovereigntyofReality
Following the Avengers Civil War, Stark Tower receives some visitors who are going to have an embarrassingly easy time of defeating Thanos. And putting the Rogues in their place.
22 Years, 5 Months, 20 Days
by zuzallove
Kakarot is Vegeta's assigned sparring partner when they are 4 and 6 years-old.Vegeta absolutely hates him. But as the years go by, Bardock's brat seems to be the only one who can hold Vegeta's attention for more than a minute.He hates him, but he can't live without him.Only two problems with that: t
Dragon Ball NSFW Retold
by NullnLight
Moments in Dragon Ball History, Retold in pure NSFW fashion, just for the sake of sex. It is a collection of stories set in different points in time. (Thanks to Mullon for the images)
Out of Chaos, Life
by dbfan2075
Five years after the defeat of Majin Buu, our heroes are living their lives in peace. But, unseen by them, something dangerous is already stirring in the shadows, something that will change their lives forever.
Learning of the Xenoverse
by SilverSoulmmc
Goku and his friends are kidnapped once again into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for another viewing! But not of the future, but of grand events that are taking place outside of their time! The Supreme Kai of Time is going to show them the events of Xenoverse 1 and 2! (READ AUTHOR'S NOTE)
Chains of Blood and Ice
by Lamia_Heel
In the shadow of the Cold Clan’s empire, a lone Saiyan girl is forged into a weapon.Raised under Cooler’s ruthless eye, Shiva grows strong, silent, and deadly - but the chains that bind her are as much of the spirit as of the flesh. Obsessed with his creation, Cooler claims her with icy control, bli
A Devil's Light Kai
by SilverSoulmmc
Two stars. One of hope, the other of conquest. When they meet, will a miracle be granted to the universe, or a bottomless pit of despair? (Reboot of 'A Devil's Light')
Swear Not by the Moon
by Bulmoose
In a single night, Goten’s quiet life is forever altered after a chance encounter draws him into something far greater than himself.
Noted and Irrelevant
by ernil_vegeta
Son Goku is one of the most influential men in the world. He's also the target of multiple assassination attempts and apparently has no self-preservation instincts whatsoever. Vegeta's job is simple: keep him alive. Unfortunately, his new client keeps bringing coffee to hostile surveillance teams, l
Give Me What I Want
by letsgoseeyamcha
Written for Dragon Ball Ships Week 2026Day 5 - Candles/ScentsNSFW Bulma has a perfect night planned for her and Vegeta after he gets home from a three month long training session with Goku. She researched a Saiyan victory mating ritual and everything! But when he gets home, he's not alone. Goku is w
The Consort
by KasmiKassim
On Earth, the Capsule Empire reigns supreme: backed by the power of Saiyan-turned traitor Kakarot, its technological prowess withstands the uprisings that knock at its neighboring Ox Kingdom, conquers the alien invaders led by Prince Vegeta, and boasts a golden age of flourishing trade and the arts.
Gravity Between Us
by KadyDTameka
Left behind by his best friend’s new romance, Trunks turned to Gohan—the one heʼs secretly in love with. As his quiet affection deepened, Gohan found himself caught between denial and desire, struggling to make sense of feelings he hadn’t even known were there. As misunderstandings mount and words r
Through Blood to Golden Light
by margarites
To the public, Kakarot is the darling consort of the crown—a low-born warrior raised to the apex of the royal court to solidify a fragile peace between King Vegeta III and Bardock’s powerful military fraction. To Crown Prince Vegeta, the marriage is nothing more than a minor political penalty, a tra
The Dream of Prince Vegeta
by Kala_creator
When Raditz kidnaps Gohan and loses the coordinates for earth, Vegeta is left with a stark choice: let Frieza kill the child, or claim that Gohan is Vegeta's son. Unwilling to let Gohan's immense potential go to waste, Vegeta enters a dangerous game of deception that will put more than just Gohan's
To the south
by Txiki15
Bulma and Vegeta are the leaders of two clans whose paths cross during their migration to the southern lands. What began as a rivalry will gradually transform into something more as they are forced to confront the numerous and terrible dangers that inhabit this post-apocalyptic world of alphas and o
For Want of a Girlfriend
by Femhan_Poster
During a playful bout, Trunks insists to Goten that he has a totally real girlfriend. Goten doesn't believe him, for once.So, what better way to prove him wrong than to summon a wish granting dragon and just make one appear?Unfortunately, Trunks annoys Shenron enough so that he gets a 'girlfriend' t
Royal arrangement
by Deneb2024
Gohan is shocked to learn he has been chosen as Prince Trunks’ consort, a role he fiercely refuses. Years after childhood rivalry, their reunion sparks a clash of wills, old grudges, and unexpected attraction.
Days Go By
by Whatevers_in_my_head
No summary provided.
When we finally reunite
by Deneb2024
Gohan returns after seeking clarity away from home, but he discovers that some things—particularly his lingering feelings for Trunks—can't be so easily forgotten.
Wrath of Oozaru
by vegetasspandex
The latest generation of Saiyans have received their societal placements and begin working in their established duties. Vegeta wants more than to be an ambassador for his people, and finds himself jealous of Kakarot's placement. An attempt to encourage a more realistic idea of what his capabilities
DB High
by Penny98
Goku is in his senior year of DB High. Life is pretty good. With his martials arts club, all his friends and one of the most popluar kids in school. Now all he needed was a nice girl. So what happens when she is the new student and falls into his crowd. Will they be just friends, or could it lead to
Some Dragon Ball One-Shots
by NicoerSardo81428
Self-explanatory title: this is my first work on AO3. Therefore, i'm just trying out stuff on this site and see what it's possible for me to cook up. SO first off, i was thinking of starting with some of my fave (canon and slightly fanon) couples of DB. Status:Goku/Chi-Chi: DoneBardock/Gine: DoneVeg
Eheliche Pein
by Nibii
Chichi hat die Nase voll von ihrem unzuverlässigen Ehemann und schmiedet einen Plan, dieser Plan macht das Leben von Son-Goku zur Hölle.
The King of Nothing and the Queen of Everything
by AshesByMoonlight
Bulma Briefs has everything: a trillion-dollar legacy, a genius intellect, and a perfectly curated life. Everything, that is, except the one thing she secretly craves—someone to shatter her golden cage. Vegeta Oiji has nothing: no money, no family, and a name synonymous with scandal. Nothing, that i
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About This List
This list of 25short Dragon Ball fanfics spans 616,783 total words. Kudos range from 12 on the newest entries to 4,793 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is Explicit (13 of 25 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Saiyan Culture · Romance · Slow Burn · Crossover · Team Tony.
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