A/N 1: I do not own this. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Super, and everything to do with it, are all owned by Funimation, TOEI Animation, Shueisha and Akira Toriyama.
A/N 2: If you haven't already, please read "1. When Angels Weep" (Warning: M-Rated) and "2. Cabba's Fury Unleashed: Beware the Nice ones" (Especially this one). Because there are several things that are mentioned throughout this fanfic that happened in the previous two (especially Cabba's Fury though).
As Goku prepares to fight Kale, Cabba watching nearby, Goku asked "How did Caulifla get knocked off? And when?" to which Kale replied "Sis and I were ambushed, and she was almost killed. The state she was left in meant sis had to drop out", to which Goku said "Oh, that's, horrible actually" to which both Kale and Cabba nodded.
Kale then turned to Cabba, and said "I need to get stronger, and more confident. And I can't do that unless I fight alone" to which Cabba replied with "If you're struggling, I'll jump in and help you, OK?" Kale looked annoyed at Cabba, and replied "Not until I say so, OK?" to which Cabba retorted with "With my experience, I'm a better judge of that than you. So, I'll still jump in and out when I want to, OK?" to which Kale turned back, still annoyed at Cabba.
"Kale, be careful OK?" Cabba asked. Kale nodded, then powered up to Super Saiyan Green.
Meanwhile in the stands, while Looking at Kale, Caulifla said "Sis is finally coming out of her shell and becoming more assertive. Ever since I was almost killed, and had to drop out of the tournament, they've both been filled with a new resolve. She's getting more confident, and as a result, she's actually helping Cabba, instead of slowing him down like I feared she would".
She then turned to face Cabba and said "Cabba, thank you. You made me realise, that I've been too overprotective of Kale. I've always dreaded the day that I wouldn't be there for her, and now that day's come, I'm glad that you of all people are watching out for her, yet you're not being as restrictive as I was, and allowing her to test herself, and get more confident. I'm very proud of both of you" she then turned back to Kale and said, "But especially proud of you Kale", While she's saying all of this, Caulifla's blushing slightly.
Back in the arena, Kale said "After we lost Caulifla and then Hit, we need to get stronger. Cabba got stronger after what happened to Caulifla, but I need to get stronger too" to which Goku replied with "Sure thing", Kale then asked, "Are you sure?"
"Of course. But if you want to get stronger, then try to beat me" Goku replied. Goku then got into battle ready mode, and Kale asked, "Aren't you transforming?"
"I'm tired out from fightin' Jiren. I'll slowly pick up the pace, don't worry" Goku replied. Kale, shocked, said "What? You fought Jiren?" to which Goku nodded.
Back in the stands, Krillin asked "Does Goku intend to fight like that?"
"This could be an opportunity. Goku has just fought Jiren, and hasn't fully recovered his stamina yet. Go Kale. Now's your chance to beat Goku! Knock him off." Champa said. Beerus angrily replied with "Idiot! Stop it Champa! If Goku goes down, who will beat Jiren? You saw Jiren's power, didn't you? Goku is probably the only one who can defeat Jiren" Champa replied with "And if he is? There's no need to defeat Jiren. The universe with the most warriors left within the time limit wins"
Beerus then turned to Whis and asked, "How much time is left?" to which Whis replied with "About 20 minutes or so"
"So, it's already over half over" Beerus said. Champa then added "Jiren's Universe 11 has three warriors left. Right now, it's more important to pick off whatever the remaining Universe 7 warriors we can. We'll reduce your numbers and when time's up, we'll win with our four! How's that? Bet you can't retort Beerus"
"I can" Cus said. Champa stopped, and everybody turned to her. Vados asked "Really?" to which Cus nodded, then said "Universe 3 has six fighters left. If you don't go after them, it'll be Universe 3 that'll win, not you" Champa realised this, then said "Once we get Universe 7 out of the way, we'll deal with Universe 3" he then turned to Kale and yelled "GO KALE! KNOCK SON GOKU OFF!". Caulifla then added "SHOW GOKU WHAT YOU CAN DO KALE, AND YOU TOO CABBA"
Kale and Goku then engage. And almost immediately Kale's attacks are pushing Goku back. However, because of Kale's inexperience as a fighter, she's struggling to land a hit on Goku.
In the stands, Krillin, watching the action, said "Goku's getting pushed back!"
With Zen-Oh and the Grand Priest, Present Zen-Oh said "Continuous attacks!" while Future Zen-Oh added "Wow! Wow!"
Back to the stands, Champa said "Good going Kale! Keep it up and knock him off!"
As Kale's kicked into a rockface, Champa yelled "WHAT?" Caulifla, shocked by what had seen, said "That's experience for ya. Kale and I are inexperienced fighters, I was worried that would start happening"
Cabba, having seen this, powered up to Super Saiyan 2 and charged at Goku. Goku swung around to meet him, but missed, allowing Cabba to get behind Goku and strike him firstly in the side, then sends him flying with a powerful kick.
Back in the stands, Caulifla said "WHOA! Nice one Cabba, caught him with that one"
Back in the arena, Kale said "Oi! I didn't tell you to jump in" to which Cabba replied with "I took the perfect opportunity to get a few hits in. Don't worry, you can continue now" and at this he fell back to his base, and moved back to allow Kale to continue unimpeded.
"By the way, this is what I meant when I said that I'll still jump in and out when I want to" Cabba said. Kale nodded, still annoyed, and said "Please don't jump in anymore unless I tell you" to which Cabba nodded, but said "Alright, since you said please. I'll only jump in if I feel you could learn something, or if you really need help"
Kale then re-engages, and this time, Kale is struggling to land a hit on Goku. Kale, frustrated asked "How? How am I not hitting you?"
In the stands, Champa asked "What the hell's going on? How can she be losing? Aren't Super Saiyan's supposed to be more powerful?" and at this, Whis said "Martial arts isn't like street fighting" which attracted the attention of everybody, including Caulifla, who turned to face Whis.
"It's not like just blindly attacking will be effective. You calculate your distance, sense your opponent's rhythm and movements, find your opportunity, and take advantage of it. Only a true martial artist could do that. It's more than just being a simple brawler"
Beerus took the opportunity to take another snipe at Champa, and said "Too bad, Champa! It looks like our saiyans are in a different class than your saiyans" at this, Champa got a new idea.
"Change of plans! Forget about beating Son Goku, go after the Universe 3 fighters instead!" Champa said. Caulifla looked back at Champa, and gave Champa a bemused expression.
Kale stood ready to attack, however Cabba called "Kale, wait! Let me jump in quickly. I've just noticed that you're not observing Goku's movements. That's how you're not able to hit him. Watch me" Kale looked at Cabba, outraged, but relented, and said "This had better be good". Cabba took his position, went SSJ2, and charged in. After a brief exchange of blows, Cabba fakes a punch to the right. Goku goes left, and is met with a punch in the stomach. Taking the opportunity, Cabba aims a kick into Goku's side, and then a Double-Axe Handle to slam Goku into the ground.
"WHOA!" Kale said, shocked by what Cabba had managed to do. Landing, Cabba said "If you observe what the other fighter is doing, you can take advantage of that. Just like I did then. One final thing, don't do the same thing twice, or the other fighter will take advantage of it" at this Kale nodded, then took her fighting stance.
"This is all for your good, OK Kale?" Cabba asked. Kale nodded. Cabba then turned to the stands, and asked "Are you taking notes Caulifla?" to which Caulifla nodded, and said "I saw that, don't worry. I'll be sure to keep that in mind during future fights"
Kale charges in again, and this time, although Goku grabs Kale's leg a second time, Kale's ready, and Goku cops an energy blast to the face, forcing him to let go and allowing Kale to get a big kick in, sending Goku flying.
"Didn't expect that now, did you" Kale said. Cabba smiled, and said "That's the way, not exactly conventional, but it worked"
Goku recovered quickly, and started using Afterimage repeatedly. Kale takes a swing, misses and is smacked away by Goku, having to be caught by Cabba.
"Thanks" Kale said. Cabba replied with "No problem" Kale then tries again, and misses again, and Goku starts to dominate Kale.
In the stands, as Kale's starting to get smacked around, Champa said "See what happens when you don't listen to me?"
At this. Kale gave a thumbs-down signal, and Cabba knew she wanted him to jump in. Since he was still SSJ2, he didn't need to power up, and as Goku used another Instant Transmission to get behind Kale, he is sent flying by a big double kick from Cabba. Smiling, Kale said "Perfect Timing Cabba" to which Cabba turned to face Kale and gave thumbs up.
Back in the stands, Caulifla breathed out, relieved that Cabba had finally intervened.
"YOU IDIOT CABBA! NEXT TIME GET IN WHEN KALE STARTS TO STRUGGLE, NOT WHEN SHE'S GETTING HER ASS KICKED!" Caulifla yelled. Kale immediately yelled back "I DECIDED WHEN CABBA WAS GOING TO INTERVENE!" and Cabba yelled back "I WAS GOING TO INTERVENE WHETHER KALE HAD GIVEN THE SIGNAL OR NOT!" Caulifla sat back, taken aback that both Cabba and Kale had yelled back at her, but especially Kale.
"Kale's actually standing up to me, she's never stood up to me before. I might like this new, more assertive Kale even more than the old Kale. And Cabba, oh Cabba, he's truly something else" Caulifla thought to herself.
Goku saw that Cabba had managed to keep up with them. Smiling, he asked "Cabba, are you joining in the fight?" Cabba turned to face Kale, and said "Do you want me to join in?" to which Kale repleid with "I'm OK with it now. Caulifla's kinda forced our hands" at this Cabba nodded, and they both began to engage Goku. Although briefly Goku can dominate both, quickly Cabba and Kale quickly start to match Goku move for move.
In the stands, Krillin marvels at how Kale and Cabba have both kept up with Goku.
"Unbelievable, Kale and Cabba are responding to Goku's movements. What astounding adaptability" Master Roshi said.
"Super Saiyan or not, this is Goku they're fighting!" Kirllin added. Whis then said "It means that Kale and Cabba had this potential within them from the start. By fighting Goku, that power is steadily being unleashed", at this, Beerus got angry and said "What do you mean? You said that Kale was just a brawler!"
"Oh? Did I say that?" Whis asked, pretending to have forgotten. Cus, however, smirked and said "Yes, yes you did"
Caulifla meanwhile, having heard this. said "The bit that makes this so much more frustrating is that I have that potential too. But I'm here, so I can't unlock it! How am I suddenly the weakest of the three of us? How is that possible?"
With the adaptation of Goku's moves, Cabba and Kale start to get the upper hand. Despite Goku using Instant Transmission and Afterimage, Kale and Cabba are not only keeping up, but are getting hits on Goku too.
Back in the stands, Champa said "There, do it! Pummel Goku" at this Vados, bemused, asked "Oh Champa, didn't you mention a change of plans?" to which Champa replied with "Well the plans have been changed back"
"Haphazard much?" Beerus snorted.
As Kale and Cabba force Goku back, Cabba asked "Don't you think you should transform?" to which Goku nodded, and powered up to SSJ2. Kale, shocked, asked "Shouldn't you be going into Quake of Fury now Cabba?" to which Cabba shook his head.
"No, not with you around. Remember, I'm in the same situation with Quake of Fury that you are with Berserker. Not just what I did to Zarbuto, but what I was going to do to him if Hit didn't intervene really scared me. I'm actually scared of using Quake of Fury for more than a few seconds, especially because I could very easily hurt you without meaning to"
Caulifla, hearing this from the stands, is shocked that the supposedly fearless Cabba feared his ultimate form.
Goku then asked, "What were you going to do?" to which Cabba replied with "I was about to kill him, that would have gotten everyone, including Vados, erased" this shocked Goku.
"You lost control that badly?" Kale asked, and Cabba nodded. Kale and Cabba the lunged at Goku, and fought evenly for a bit. Kale then grabbed Goku, and Cabba fired off a Galick Cannon. Kale threw Goku between the blast and her, and Goku copped a massive hit, especially since Cabba pulsed Quake of Fury as he fired the blast. When it cleared, it was revealed that Goku had turned Super Saiyan 3 to minimise the damage he took from the blast.
"That actually hurt. I didn't know you had such a killer attack. And you don't seem scared to use Quake of Fury when using your blasts" at this Cabba said "I have control of myself in that form for about 5 seconds, which is enough time to fire off the Galick Cannon without losing myself"
In the stands, Caulifla said "So he does have a little bit of control over that form. Maybe if he keeps doing that, he might eventually gain complete control"
Also in the stands, Shin said "Goku's getting pushed back! I knew that taking on two Super Saiyans was an absurd idea!" at this Krillin replied with "But that's how Goku does things. He always pushes himself to the edge to further himself. That's who Goku is" Shin wasn't convinced, and gulped.
"I hope Goku knows what he's doing" Cus said, also worried.
"Do it! Just a little more! Knock Goku off" Champa called. Beerus snapped back "What?", but Champa didn't hear, and yelled "GREAT! DEFEAT GOKU!"
After a bit more fighting, Cabba could sense that Kale was really wanting to go into her berserker mode. Cabba was also frustrated that he couldn't get past Goku's SSJ3 form.
"I'll get stronger sis" Kale said. She then started powering up, and Caulifla yelled "KALE! DON'T! IF YOU POWER UP ANY MORE, YOU'LL GO BERSERK!" but Kale didn't care, she wanted to get as strong as she possibly could, she eventually reached her berserker form, much to Universe 7's horror.
"Shit! I have no choice. As much as it scares me to enter this form, the only way I can even try to tame Kale is to go Quake of Fury" Cabba thought to himself. Caulifla then realised what Cabba was about to do.
"CABBA! DON'T! WE NEED SOMEONE SANE TO PULL KALE BACK!" Caulifla yelled. Cabba yelled back "I HAVE NO CHOICE! QUAKE OF FURY IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN STAND A CHANCE OF STOPPING KALE IF SHE GETS TOO OUT OF HAND" and Caulifla could only watch on in horror as Cabba powered up into his Quake of Fury form. For a moment, just a moment, Cabba's eyes didn't vanish, and for a moment, Caulifla thought that Cabba might be OK. But Cabba then hit full power, maximum rage, and his eyes blanked out, just like Kale's had.
"Oh no" Caulifla said. With Kale, and now Cabba, both in their berserk mode, and the fact that she wasn't there to try and calm Kale down, and feeling the seething rage from Cabba, Caulifla froze, fear enveloping her senses, her mind, everything.
"Uh, Caulifa, are you alright?" Champa asked nervosuly. Hit waved a hand in front of her, then looked at her and said "She can't seem to move, the combined rage from Cabba and Kale going berserk, with her not there to try and calm her down, all of that combined appears to have overwhelmed her mind and senses"
"THEN SNAP HER OUT OF IT ASAP!" Champa yelled. Hit, however, had no ideas how to snap her out of it.
The narrator then finished with "As the fight between the three heated up, Cabba's and Kale's wishes to become stronger drove Kale berserk, and Cabba into his uncontrolled Quake of Fury form. Their friend and comrade, Caulifla, is paralysed by fear. Will Goku be able to stop them? And can Hit, or anybody, snap Caulifla out of her state? The time until the Tournament of Power ends in 19 minutes"
