Chapter 3: Gohan/Star Wars

Gohan charges down the hall, his white gi covered in dirt and tears. Stormtroopers block the hall ahead of him and he unsheathes his lightsaber, the blue energy blade humming to life. He effortlessly deflects their shots, ducking into a hall to the left. Gohan closes the door behind himself, hurrying quickly towards the docking bay. A cloaked figure stands at the corridor leading to the docking bay. It raises a hand, using the Force to throw Gohan off his feet. Piccolo rushes over to his side "Gohan..." Gohan pushes himself back to his feet as Piccolo discards his brown cloak, standing in front of the cloaked stranger in his white gi, brandishing his green lightsaber. Gohan stands beside his master, eyeing their opponent warily.

"I'm fine Piccolo-sensei." The cloaked stranger chuckles, a laugh that is both organic and mechanical in nature "Not for long I'm afraid." He tosses aside his black cloak, to reveal his true form. He has black spiky hair that swept to one side, a mask over his jaw that covered his mouth and nose. His mouth piece is connected to his sleek black armor and black unitard underneath, which is adorned with a black cloak. His black eyes glare at Gohan with a burning intensity. He laughs, sending chills down Gohan's spine. Piccolo draws his lightsaber, the blade green in color "Black Goku..." He chuckles "Piccolo-sensei. It's been far too long. In fact, since our time apart, I believe our respective roles have changed. I am now master."

Piccolo growls "Master of the Dark Side perhaps. But you could never become a true Force user with evil corrupting your soul." Black folds his arms "You're wrong. I'm more powerful than ever. And I will bring balance to the force..." His hands drop to his side and electricity pulses up and down his arms "After I eliminate the Jedi order, there will be peace in the sovereignty of the Empire." His lightsaber snaps off its side holster to his hand and the red blade extends. He points it towards Piccolo "So, how about a rematch? Master versus student?" Piccolo nods "I will be glad to see this put to rest. Your genocide of the Jedi Order stops right here. Gohan, hurry ahead."

Gohan nods and runs past Black Goku, on his guard in case Black Goku may try to attack him. Black watches him out of the corner of his eye as he passes, but then his eyes settle back on his opponent and former master. Gohan hurries through the corridor, but as he passes through the door a new foe appears. Donned in a long sleeved violet shirt and a black and gold trimmed overcoat, he was about Gohan's height, with a white mohawk and purple eyes. He draws his two blue sabers, spinning them several times and leaping into the air, doing a corkscrew flip and landing on one knee "Stay right where you are, Jedi. One more step and I'll end your worthless existence."

Gohan draws his lightsaber "Another Sith Lord? And you use those blue sabers to mock us, am I right?" Zamasu chuckles "Not quite. I... blame myself, for the existence of the Jedi order. At one point, when I was young and childish, I helped found the order. So, I wield their weaponry, as a way to carry the weight of my sins as I find a way to atone for the ill I have wrought upon the galaxy." Gohan goes wide eyed "The Jedi Order has existed for centuries at least... how could you have founded it?" Zamasu smiles "You see, I was born with a particular curse. Though the reason still eludes me to this very day, I simply cannot die. Even with my immortal body, I cannot eliminate the Jedi Order single handedly. But this does mean that, unfortunately for you, you cannot beat me."Gohan narrows his eyes "That won't stop me from trying."

Zamasu and Gohan's sabers clash, Zamasu forcing Gohan to one knee. Gohan uses the Force to hit Zamasu in the back of the leg with a trashcan, shoving Zamasu back before carving open his chest with his saber. Gohan dodges Zamasu's overhead swing, slicing off Zamasu's right arm. Zamasu leaps back from Gohan, growling and holding his stump of an arm. Smoke rises from his chest and his stump of an arm, his arm reforming from smoke and his wounds healing. Zamasu smiles "I'm sure you understand your plight now?" Gohan takes a defensive stance "Regardless of the opposition, I will not give up." Zamasu levitates one of his lightsabers to his hand "If you aren't going to give up, I'll mark your grave here."

Piccolo dodges Black's sword swings, deflecting his sword to the right and blasting Black back with the Force. Black remains on his feet, leaping into the air over Piccolo. Piccolo blocks his overhead swing with his saber, turning towards Black as he lands on his feet. Their sabers clash over and over, Piccolo slowly backed towards the end of the corridor. Piccolo and Black clash, and Piccolo grabs Black by the wrist. Black's arm sends an electrical pulse into Piccolo, stunning him and forcing him to release his grip. Black kicks Piccolo with enough force to send him through the door at the end of the corridor. Black walks slowly towards him "Time to finish you."

Gohan is clashing with Zamasu, forcing him slowly towards a large portside window. Zamasu misses with several wild swings and Gohan slashes off his left arm. Zamasu leaps back from Gohan and tosses his lightsaber towards Gohan. Gohan dodges it and Zamasu uses the Force to fight against Gohan, closing his eyes and holding out his hand as his saber clashes with Gohan's repeatedly. Zamasu's arm reforms and he raises his hand, causing his other saber to fly towards Gohan. Gohan leaps back to avoid both sabers, leaping atop a metal crate. He narrowly dodges one lightsaber and it slices the crate in half. He leaps towards Zamasu and Zamasu uses lightning to stun Gohan and send him into a stack of crates.

Zamasu stands over Gohan, a saber in each hand. He smiles "Death at my hands is too good for you. But, It must be done in order to see my dream come to fruition." Piccolo's green lightsaber flies like an arrow, impaling Zamasu in the chest and forcing him to stumble back several steps. Gohan turns to see his master, back to his opponent, throwing away his only fighting chance to save Gohan. As Black Goku cut down Piccolo, Gohan saw a smile on his father figure's face. Gohan forces himself to stand, his mind a blur from rage. Gohan grabs Piccolo's saber and pulls it free from Zamasu's chest, kicking him against the portside window. Gohan uses the Force to send Zamasu through the window, sending him into the vacuum of space.

Gohan desperately crawls away from the window that threatens to drag him into the void of space. The open window is sealed by an emergency hatch. Gohan forces himself to stand as Black Goku slowly walks over "My master... he will survive. But you won't." Gohan grips his master's saber tighter, growling "No! Only one of us leaves and it will be me!" Black Goku chuckles "Your anger is good. You should join my side. I could nurture your anger and hate. You can become stronger." Gohan growls "After you kill my master, you dare suggest I join you?! What could you possibly say that would make me even consider that?!"

Black Goku closes his eyes "Perhaps I could convince you with the truth. Gohan... I am your father."