Red Ribbon Vocaloids
1 – Dance Site of Darkness
"So the android's gonna appear here, right?"
"That's what the kid said."
"And what we chose to believe."
"Yamcha, you are more than welcome to leave."
The Z fighters were waiting on a mountain near South city, after three years of hard training. After slaying Freeza and his father, the boy from the future had warned them of a greater threat, a single android created by Dr Gero, which would go on to destroy the world if nothing was done.
"Did the kid tell us what we're supposed to be looking for?" Krillin said, frowning. There was a silence as everyone directed their gazes at Goku, who looked at Piccolo for help.
After a moment, the Namekian shook his head.
"We'll just have to split up and search. Someone stay here with the senzu beans in case-"
Piccolo was cut off by an explosion in the sky- one could almost hear Yajirobe's screams from that direction.
"They're here! Search the city- raise your power level if you find them!" Goku said, "Gohan, find Yajirobe!"
With no time to waste, everyone shot off in different directions.
"Whoa! Didja see that?"
"Are we being attacked?"
"It was so sudden..."
Like most cityfolk, or indeed any normal people alive, the residents of South city were not accustomed to huge, sudden explosions in the sky. People nervously started asking each other questions, wondering why and how it happened.
All of them were ignorant to the fact their 'attackers' were among them.
"Hey, kids, it's not safe here. You should go find your parents," one guy said to a pair of twins gazing up at the sky. They both had clear blue eyes, short blonde hair, and school uniforms.
"You're annoying," the boy mumbled, backhanding the man into a nearby car.
"Hey, Len, do you think we should destroy more stuff?" the girl asked. She was still staring at the sky.
"Well, that last one was a...blast, don't you agree, Rin?" Len replied, smiling slightly.
The two giggled, and both shot energy blasts at surrounding buildings and cars. Len sped towards everyone fleeing in terror, instantly annihilating them with one hit.
After a while, Rin spoke up.
"I'm detecting an abnormally high power approaching. Can you confirm this?" she asked, halting Len's antics.
"Wow, already? Is it Goku?"
"Let's see if we can get a visual."
It didn't take long for them to spot Yamcha, who had taken to the air, surveying the ground for anyone who could have caused the destruction.
"Hey, you kids!" he shouted, "did you see the guy who did this?"
He landed, and walked up to them.
"Well, in a way..." Rin muttered, a smirk crawling across her face. Yamcha looked at them in confusion, and then surprise as Len grabbed him from behind.
"What the- AUGH-"
Swiftly, Rin punched a hole through Yamcha's stomach, while Len quickly covered his mouth, muffling the yell of pain.
Soon, he was unconscious, and thrown to the ground.
"He's more fragile than I thought he'd be..."
"It's just Yamcha. Did you think we'd actually have to fight?"
"Nah, but we will be fighting one of those guys..." Rin stated, indicating four figures in the sky, who rushed to the ground upon seeing Yamcha.
"I think we got lucky here, sis- Piccolo, Krillin, Tien, and of course," Len responded cheerily, "the main man- or should I say Saiyan- Son Goku."
Both Rin and Len chuckled at the shock the Z fighters expressed- however, Goku was quick to recover.
"Krillin, get Yamcha out of here quickly," he said, in a commanding tone.
"Yes, he's going to need a senzu bean, isn't he?" Rin commented airily, as Krillin nervously approached Yamcha, quickly grabbing him and flying off.
"So you're the android..." Piccolo stated.
"But we were only told of one!" Tien cried out, "neither give off any energy at all- are they both...?"
Rin raised her eyebrow in Len's direction, who merely shrugged it off.
"You're well informed," he applauded patronisingly, "Yes. We are both 'androids'- CV02, Kagamine Rin-"
He theatrically pointed towards Rin, who smirked.
"And Kagamine Len."
He pointed at himself, before bowing gracefully.
"We were created by Dr Gero, formerly of the Red Ribbon Army, to destroy you, Son Goku. And that is what we shall do," Rin taunted. Her words left a chilling silence, and the three Z fighters quickly exchanged glances.
"Fine. You can fight me. But we'll go somewhere with less people," Goku declared.
Rin and Len smiled pleasantly.
"As you wish," Rin said, as the two androids launched energy wave after energy wave, destroying most of the city within a minute.
"STOP!"
Goku rushed forward, slamming his fist into Len's face, who staggered backwards.
"You wanted somewhere with no people..." Rin said, surveying her handiwork.
"The people of this city have nothing to do with this! Follow me!" Goku yelled, before taking off into the sky.
The androids quickly followed, while Tien and Piccolo exchanged a quick glance before tailing them.
"This is far enough, Son Goku. We'll fight here," Len called out to the Saiyan, as they passed a clearing surrounded by rocky terrain.
The five landed, and Len stepped forwards.
"Mind if I go first, Rin?" he asked.
"Go ahead. I get the rest, though."
Len briefly scowled, but nodded and grinned manically.
"Shall we begin, Son Goku? Would you like some time to power up?" he taunted, staring his opponent down, who was out of breath for one reason or another.
"We know all your attacks- and your limits. And we are stronger than you," Rin said.
"We've seen all your battles- at the Budokai Tenkai'ichi, against Piccolo, and Vegeta."
"What about Namek?" Piccolo asked, a small smile creeping on his face.
"Dr Gero designed us to be more powerful than anything you could possibly reach within that period of time. It was unnecessary to observe you after your battle with Vegeta."
"Oops. You missed something important," Goku said, as the present Z fighters all shared the same smile.
"Show us what you've got, then," Len said, while Rin curiously analysed Goku's rising power.
"The legend of the Super Saiyan!"
Gold aura surrounded Goku as his hair shot up and changed colour, and his eyes matched the colour of the androids.
"What...what the hell?"
"Len, are you seeing this? His power is off the scale!"
"...I got this one, sis," Len boasted, regaining his composure, "he might actually put up a fight now."
"Bring it on," Goku said.
"Show me what you've got, 'Super Saiyan'."
From a distance, with his power suppressed, Vegeta watched the battle between the Super Saiyan and the android. He noted the surprise the androids had when they watched Kakarrot transform, and how easily they were overpowered.
At least, at first.
Not even that, though. The android, while not managing to land any hits, was still fluidly dodging the occasional attack, and resisting other blows. As for Kakarrot...
He was already out of breath, panting and wheezing as he clutched his chest-
The heart virus. That idiot didn't take the medicine.
Looks like I'll have to step in...
Vegeta's natural scowl deepened when he saw Kakarrot pinned down by the android.
Disgraceful. I'll show them all what a real Super Saiyan can do!
"Any last words, Son Goku? You've been panting just like a dog this whole time. Are you going to beg?" Len taunted, his foot on Goku's throat. He was smiling manically, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction.
"Finish it, Rin. I'm going to take care of the rest now," Rin called out, trying to hide her own joy.
"Against us, legends mean absolutely jackshi-"
Everyone was startled by the appearance of Vegeta, as his foot landed on Len's face, sending the android flying.
"Nobody kills Kakarrot while I'm around. Destiny has reserved that pleasure for me."
No one was particularly happy to see him, either. Relieved, yes. Happy?
No chance.
"Look at yourself, Kakarrot. Losing to a kid. Remember, I'm the one who's going to kill you, and if you dare die before then..."
Vegeta booted Goku towards Piccolo.
"...I'll find you in the afterlife and beat you into oblivion!"
"Well, well, if it isn't Vegeta. Should we be scared?" Len mocked, a noticeable mark on his face from the kick.
"Get this sorry excuse of a Saiyan out of my sight! He needs the medicine so I can kill him at full power!"
Piccolo turned around and asked, "who's taking him?"
"I'll do it. I'm no use here," Yamcha offered, taking Goku and flying off.
"Rin, can I have Vegeta, too?"
"Fine, but I kill Goku later."
"I don't know where you're getting the idea that you'll survive against me. Piles of junkyard trash like you stand no chance against a true Saiyan warrior!" Vegeta taunted, smirking.
"Your arrogance is only matched by your own stupidity, Vegeta. We know all your moves, the limits of your power. Dr Gero was very thorough in his studies of all of you," Len responded, a similar smirk on his face.
"Oh, is that a fact? Then why were you so surprised when Kakarrot turned into a Super Saiyan? You thought your mathematical number-crunching would tell you everything you needed to know. It's too bad for you, really- we Saiyans can't be reduced to mere numbers."
Len was unintimidated, but Rin noticed an accelerating increase in Vegeta's power.
"That's right, kid. Let me ask you a question- does a machine such as yourself ever experience fear?"
Vegeta was now actively powering up- the ground shook, rocks rose into the air, and his hair flickered and changed into a brilliant gold.
"Not him, too!" Rin gasped, frowning, "Len! Pay attention to your scanners, dammit!"
"Oh, come on. Super Saiyan or not, we both know how this is going to end for him, Rin," Len bragged, waving off Rin's warnings.
Vegeta let out an almighty war cry, one which, while rarely heard, would terrorise all who heard it. The surges of energy created a crater around Vegeta, and almost blew Len off his feet.
Rin watched as Vegeta told the story of his ascension- but she was more concerned with the huge power he was flaunting. It was well beyond what both she and Len were capable of, and far, far above anything any mortal should be able to reach. A true Super Saiyan?
Was Son Goku less powerful, then?
No, Vegeta and one or two of the others had mentioned Goku had a virus of some sort- and if that was true, then what would he be capable of without the virus?
Rin suddenly wished Luka had been activated too- she was even greater than Rin and Len combined.
Without warning, Len started whaling on Vegeta- who wasn't doing much in response.
After landing several hits, Len finished with an uppercut, and stepped back, grinning childishly.
Come on, Len, you know it'll take more than that...
Vegeta was barely harmed- he hadn't even stepped back.
"I guess that's it, then," he said.
"Oh?" Len was unimpressed.
"Silly robot. Your brain must be malfunctioning...or perhaps you don't feel fear, after all."
Vegeta's smirk was a haunting one, as he took a step forward.
Len took a step back by reflex.
With blinding speed that neither Rin nor Len could follow, Vegeta threw a kick into Len's chest, and then delivered a massive elbow to his head. Len was sent flying backwards, crashing to the ground ungracefully.
"My, my...what do we have here? A little child, built from scrap metal, who thinks he's too cool for school..." Vegeta said, slowly approaching the android.
Len suddenly leapt up, attempting to headbutt Vegeta, who effortlessly fell backwards and planted his feet into Len's chest, catapulting the android into the air. The Super Saiyan quickly followed, until they were both floating in the air.
"So...scared yet?"
Len glared at Vegeta, and threw himself forward, attempting to land a least one hit, but Vegeta halted this with a single punch. Fluid leaked from Len's nose and mouth, who quickly wiped it off.
"I think you have an oil leak! I must admit, you're a realistic take on a kid- out of his depth in the adult world. Why don't you go crying back to mommy? Oh, wait, that's right...you don't have one."
Almost immediately after saying this, Vegeta slammed Len to the ground, the impact creating a large crater.
Rin and the present Z fighters approached the edge, and stared down at Len, covered in rock and dirt. Vegeta glided down, standing directly in front of Len, who scrambled away from him- only to receive a kick in the face.
"No...this wasn't...meant to happen..." Len gasped, bringing his hand to his face.
"So, androids do experience fear...marvellous," Vegeta mused, slowly advancing towards the android, "are you going to run, boy?"
Len clambered out of the crater.
"A cowardly bucket of bolts, with no pride! No wonder you're in a kid's body!" Vegeta shouted, hovering into the sky, watching Len flee. He stretched out his palm towards the android.
"No, stop! Please!" Rin shouted desperately.
"Wait your turn, girl! I'll be down to finish you next."
"PLEASE, STOP!"
"TAKE THIS! BIG BANG ATTACK!"
Vegeta blasted a huge ball of energy at Len, who exploded into pieces the instant it hit him, the shockwave visible for miles.
After the dust settled, Rin looked to where Len had been mere moments before.
"Len?" she half-heartedly called out. It didn't take long for her to spot his lifeless head, rolling not too far away. She sunk to her knees, tears welling up in her eyes.
"I only wish there was a junkyard nearby so we could give him a proper burial," Vegeta laughed.
"LEN! NO!"
The broken wailing of the android girl could be heard for miles.
A/N: This is on AO3, too, under the same title, but I'm updating them at the same time anyway.
Hope you enjoy- I've got plans for this fic. Seriously.