Episode 10:
Fallen ComradeThe Kliq Recovers
"Kenji Died," Alex fell to his knees at the news. His fists slammed into the ground, creating craters. Aidan searched the wreckage of the Big Gete Star as Ledgic and Kuro stood over Kenji's body. Alex's aura expanded over the area, almost knocking the three of his friends down.
"This can't be happening!" he shouted, "He was my comrade from the beginning. Vegeta paired him with me, so that I wouldn't show up Nappa. DAMN IT!"
Alex's voice echoed all over Gelbo.
Aidan returned to Kuro with a small disk in his hand. Ledgic and Kuro worked together using Magical Materialization and formed a computer out of rocks and limbs. Aidan inserted the disk into the computer and began reading the files.
"The remaining Dragonballs are all on one planet. Deserta," Aidan said. "Deserta?" Kuro and Ledgic asked. "The Desert Wasteland," Alex said, joining his friends. "I trained there during one of my many trips between Earth and Mars," "Explains a lot about how you beat Aidan numerous times in the Tenkaichi," Kuro said, shrugging. "I do not follow," Ledgic said politely. "Alex trained in the immense heat. Aidan's Photon Phaser relies on heat to deal damage," Kuro explained. "Whenever Aidan fired the Photon Phaser, Alex seemingly laughed it off,"
"It's where I learned how to use the Absorption ability to combine our techniques,"
Kuro set the ship's course for Deserta. Aidan, Ledgic, and Alex talked strategy as Kuro meditated. Suddenly the four of them were joined by the ghostly image of Kenji. He stood before the four of them with King Kai standing before him.
"Guys," Kenji said, "I've decided to stay and train in Otherworld with King Kai. He's going to help me master the Kaio-Ken. I figure we'll need it in the future," "Are you going to come back?" Aidan asked. "I will, Aidan. Only after I have caught up to you in strength," Kenji stated, putting a little anger in that last sentence.
"Kenji," Kuro said, "You are strong enough as it is. Why do you feel the urge to try to keep up with Aidan?"
"I am the Supreme Emperor of All Saiyans. No low life, half-blood is going to be stronger than me," Kenji stated.
"As one of the four men who saved my people, I owe you a debt. I will traverse with your friends and keep them alive until you return," Ledgic said.
"Thank you good sir," Kenji said.
"When you return, I will have doubled my power once more," Alex said, "We will share one final fight,"
"I'll hold you to that," Kenji said.
With that, Kenji and King Kai disappeared. Aidan looked to Alex who was shaking. He smiled and nodded.
"You are going to train aren't you?" Aidan asked. "Not today, my body can't handle any more training. It's worn out. I am going to be the first person fighting the next threat we encounter," Alex said, pointing to the glowing star on the dragon radar, which displayed the location of the remaining dragon balls.
Just as the ship landed upon Deserta, Alex knew something was wrong. He positioned himself in front of his computer console and began checking diagrams of the planet and the ship. That's when he noticed the entire left side of the spaceship was leaking water.
"I guess during our crash on Imecka, we must've hit something. We didn't notice the hole then, because the shell didn't crack until after our powers increased so much during the fight with Slug," Kuro hypothesized. "Either way, we're screwed if we don't find some water. Deserta is the worst planet to be on without water in the ship or for us to drink," Alex warned. "Why?" Aidan asked, opening the door, only to shut it once more. "IT'S FUCKING HOT OUT THERE!"
"Now do you see why this is the worst planet?" Alex asked. "I have a suggestion….Kuro and I could turn into our liquid stats and traverse to underground water shelf and bring the water back up with us," Ledgic offered. "Meanwhile, Aidan and I can repair the ship," Alex said. "I think it's a plan. First I've gotta place a call to Earth,"
While Alex placed his phone call, Aidan, Kuro, and Ledgic ventured outside into the heat to investigate the damage. Aidan whistled loudly.
"That's gonna be hell to fix," Aidan said. "We're going to need some Magically Materialized items," "Taken care of," Ledgic said with a smile.
"Sweet," Aidan said, getting to work as Kuro and Ledgic prepared to enter liquid form.
Hours later…. The ship was rejuvenated. Everything was repaired and in good condition, and the Kliq prepared to find the Dragonballs on planet. Kuro and Ledgic agreed to team up and give Alex and Aidan some team time. The two of them hadn't really worked together in the several years the Kliq had been working as a unit.
"So, seen any good movies lately?' Aidan asked, as he and Alex levitated away from the ship. "No," Alex said, "I don't have time for movies with me being the Ambassador for Earth on Mars. Helping Bulma run Capsule Corporation, and giving ideas to the scientists to improve their already brilliant technology,"
"I think you need to get out more," Aidan said. "I think you need to stay in more," Alex said, causing Aidan to laugh. "Why would I do that? Kinda hard to stay on top of the public's love list by staying in," Aidan said. "This job ain't about the fame, Aidan. I've been on top of the Public's Love List, but I stay at home to avoid the public. I hate it to be honest," Alex said, "When I agreed to marry Bulma, I did it to blend in with the people of Earth. Then we defeated the Legendaries and saved Earth, sky rocketing into the limelight. That blew my plan out of proportion significantly. I married Bulma in a private wedding years later, after we defeating Ultimate Evil," Alex explained, "I swore to protect the Earth when Kuro became Guardian,"
"Bore me with the History lesson later, look!" Aidan said, pointing ahead of them at a very familiar spaceship. "Isn't that-?" "King Kold's Spaceship!" Alex said. "What's it doing-No wait. King Kold's ship is now royal purple, that looks like the ship The Kold Family brought to Namek. Want to investigate?" "Sure!" Aidan said, giddy with excitement.
Masking their power levels, the two heroes ventured forward taking cover via Deserta's moving sands. As they grew near the ship, the two heroes picked up three familiar energy readings.
"No way" Aidan said, looking to Alex. "Frieza, Cooler, and Kuriza. They are alive?" "They feel like they have been transformed by the same material Lord Slug used to return to life. We need the others," Alex said. "I'm afraid you won't have that choice, Monkey's!"
Behind them, Frieza stood with his shiny new body. His tail whipped around behind him wildly. Aidan and Alex both gripped their fists tightly. Frieza's power level was almost triple what it had been during their first encounter.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Kenji send your ugly shemale ass to Hell?" Alex asked. "Yes, yes, the Monkey thought he killed me but Lord Frieza falls to no simian. I survived thanks to the Big Gete Star," Frieza explained. "Good thing we blew it up on Gelbo," Aidan laughed. "Yes, Lord Slug was always conceded. He thought he was all powerful. He doesn't have the abilities that we have,"
Alex turned to see Cooler standing to his right, also with a shiny body. Gritting his teeth, Alex knew there was no way either of them could escape.
"Aidan," Alex asked quietly. "Wanna use your ability to contact the others? I'll hold them off. Kuriza hasn't shown himself, so we still have a chance of surviving," "Alex, we aren't here to fight. We're just here for the Dragonballs," Aidan said. "Dragonballs, eh? " Frieza laughed, "I did not know Deserta was home to Namekians. But then again, I never would have guess that the infamous Kliq would show themselves upon this planet either," "Aidan," Alex said, "Get the others. I can take them,"
"The Hellfighter believes he can take down the Kold Brothers?" Cooler laughed. "What about when Frieza hits 100% Full Power and I achieve my Sixth Form?" "Puh-Lease, 100% Full Power was nothing compared to Kenji's Super Saiyan form. And you're sixth form didn't do much against my Super Hellfighter form!" Alex stated.
"You sorry Monkey!" Cooler shouted, as he and Frieza leaped forward. "AIDAN! GO!" Alex shouted, leaping forward to intercept the two brothers.
Cooler's right fist met Alex's left forearm, as Frieza's right foot met Alex's right forearm. The two brothers seemed in awe of Alex's strength. His ability far surpassed what it had been during their first encounter on Namek.
"Brother, this Monkey has increased his skills. Shall we do the technique we were programmed not to use?" Frieza asked. "No Brother. Combining our bodies is not going to help us here. Besides, he has sent his little monkey friend off to fetch the others. We have the number advantage until they arrive," Cooler said, "And if memory serves, this monkey wasn't all the great at dodging multiple blasts,"
With that the brother's Kold extended their right arms, with index fingers pointed towards Alex. Alex swallowed hard. Cooler was correct about him being unable to dodge multiple blasts in the past. But this was ridiculous. Two changelings aiming their Death Beams at him.
"Bring it on!" Alex said, extending his hands towards the brothers, as they began firing Death Beams at him. "RO-YO-DO-KAI!"
A bright yellow beam of energy traveled from Alex's palms and collided with the Death Beams. Alex smirked as the beams dispersed. He looked at the astonished looks on the Kold Brother's faces.
"Yes. This monkey has learned a few new tricks. The Royodoukai Barrier is a technique I learned while traversing the universe. Right after The Kold Empire became an ally of The Earth Empire," Alex stated. "Are you telling me that our father dropped the World Trade Organization and became an ally of Earth?" Frieza asked. "My grandfather would never do something so ridiculous," someone said, causing Alex to shake his head in disgust.
Kuriza had arrived and things had just gone from bad to worst possible. Kuriza also had a a shiny metallic body. Alex knew he would need to transform but he wanted to hold out until the others arrived. Kuro, Aidan, Ledgic, I hope you guys get here soon! Alex thought.
"Wait!" Alex called out, causing confusion to spread across the Changelings faces. "I would like to give you a brief lesson on us Hellfighters," "History? I hate History!" Kuriza stated. "Wait, Kuriza, let him speak," Cooler said in disgust.
"You see, right now, I am in my normal form. As you saw earlier, Lord Cooler, I have a Super Hellfighter form," Alex said, transforming on the fly into Super Hellfighter, as his hair stood in spikes. "Shiny," Frieza said, "Cannot wait to spread that precious blood across this ground," "And to think you are the last remaining Hellfighter," Cooler laughed. "Wait, there is more," Alex said, "About a week ago, I gave up my ability to unleash my inner beast, to unlock a new ability," "What is this nonsense! There is no power greater than a Super Hellfighter, no any power greater than a Super Saiyan!" Kuriza shouted. "There is! Super Hellfighter 2!" Alex shouted, transforming again.
As Alex completed his transformation, and his red hair shortened, Kuriza struck. At the exact moment, Alex caught his fist and caused the youngest Changeling to strike both Frieza and Cooler before throwing the youngest to the ground.
"Now that the kids have been put on time out," Alex said, "Let the adults get down to business," "Wh-What have you done?" Cooler asked. "This is just my Super Hellfighter 2 transformation," Alex said, "Increased speed, strength, and durability," "You are still a lowly MONKEY!" Frieza yelled leaping forward once more.
This time Cooler caught his brother's tail.
"Think, brother. The last one of us attempted a head on strike, that changeling ended up face down in the dirt. We are stronger, smarter, and faster than Kuriza. Let us work together," Cooler said. "How, brother?" Frieza asked. "We use a technique this low level warrior used to one up me during our fight upon Namek," Cooler stated, posing in a familiar stance to Alex.
Alex smiled and actually began laughing.
"The Solar Flare technique," Alex said, smiling. "You actually plan to use a technique I used against you, against me?" "Yes actually," Cooler stated. "Together Freiza!" "SOLAR FLARE!" The brothers Kold shouted.
As the bright flash of light echoed through out the planet, anyone who could detect Power Levels would notice Alex's Power Level disappeared!