A/N: Hey thank you guys so much for sticking with this story after such a long break! Last chapter got two amazing reviews and more views than I expected in general so I really appreciate it!
So without further ado here is Chapter 14! And as always R/R is very much appreciated :)
Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or any of the DBZ characters…just my original characters, story-lines and what not. :)
Chapter 14: Winners and Losers
The four Saiyan's landed at the next level with Supream Kai not too far behind them. They looked around noticing how similar their surroundings were to the previous levels.
"You would think Babidi would have varied up the decor a little bit all these stages look the same." Gohan commented.
"You're right Gohan…" Trunks said looking around.
"Get used to it…I have a feeling we are going to be here for awhile…" Vegeta grunted.
"Well hopefully the next fighter through that door will be worth the wait." Goku smiled.
Vegeta smirked "well then Kakarrott's brat we should hurry up and see who is going to take care of this one."
"One…two…three…one…two…" Vegeta and Gohan said together.
"Three…" Gohan said winning over Vegeta.
"Alright Gohan! I can't wait to see how you have progressed over the years." Goku said excitingly.
Vegeta looked on angrily "What the….I didn't come all the way here to not fight!"
Trunks ran over to his father trying to calm him down "Hold on dad relax…I am sure you will get your chance."
Vegeta huffed sensing how close they were getting to Majin Buu and waived him off gritting his teeth "I wouldn't expect much from him Kakarrot, he barely has any of the power he had when we fought Cell. You might as well let me go instead."
Goku put his hand on Vegeta's shoulder "Come on let Gohan go…let him show us what he is capable of. I am sure Babidi will have something else up his sleeve and then you can show off."
Vegeta huffed once more as they continued to wait "Whatever…"
"Please listen to me…this is not a game…Babidi's henchmen come from all four corners of the universe. Everyone of them is incredibly strong. We have been lucky so far but I think from now on we should all fight together." Supream Kai pleaded.
The four Saiyan's looked at each other before Goku smirked "Nah don't you worry Supream Kai…I am sure Gohan won't need any help. Besides it would be unfair. Reilena, Trunks and I got to fight alone, so should Gohan."
"Yeah..yeah I can take care of myself. Besides I began training more regularly recently. I've gotten a lot stronger Vegeta." Gohan said with a smirk.
"Yeah he has been training with Rei and I…Gohan can do it I mean he did beat Cell nine years ago…" Trunks said trying to be encouraging.
Vegeta smirked "Yes and since then he has been nothing but a homebody, becoming weak and domesticated with that silly wife of his."
"Hey Vegeta that's a low blow!" Gohan said now angry.
"Uh dad…" Trunks said nervously.
Vegeta huffed "I am only stating what is true…this is such a waste of my time…I only came to this thing to fight you Kakarrot!"
Supream Kai looked on nervously as they all waited for Babidi's next move.
Gohan tapped his foot "It's getting late how long is he going to keep us waiting?"
"Relax Gohan I am sure he is just having trouble finding anyone strong enough to fight you." Goku said cheerily.
"Yeah…probably…" Gohan said starting to get nervous.
"So I wonder how they are doing back at the tournament?" Goku asked.
"Yeah…I wonder how Rei is…I hope she is ok…" Trunks said trailing off.
Goku wiggled his eyebrows "Reilena huh…let me guess you guys are a thing right?"
Trunks blushed and waived him off "No…no…just…friends…that's all really Goku."
"Reeeally…because I would beg to differ based on what we saw back at…" Goku began teasingly but Vegeta cut him off.
"Cut it out Kakarrot! My son would never be with your brat even if hell froze over!" Vegeta yelled.
"Aww come on Vegeta, you can never say never…they were always such great friends as kids…" Goku said disappointed.
"I am not talking about this anymore Kakarrot!" Vegeta yelled.
"Please….." Goku whined.
"NO!" Vegeta yelled back as they continued to wait.
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Hey what's the hold up?! How long do we have to wait?! You better start the match or else!
Chad and Aleta looked around as the crowd began to become rowdy.
"Wow I wonder if they are waiting for Trunks and Rei and their friends to come back to start the matches back up again?" Aleta commented.
Chad shrugged "Maybe…but man how crazy is it that all this time Trunks and Rei were…like this you know?"
Aleta sat back "I know…and I thought we shared everything with each other…"
"Well can you blame them I guess? I would probably want to hid that I am a freak too…you know if I was one." Chad replied.
Aleta nudged him "Oh you are one don't worry."
Chad rolled his eyes as he looked around "If they come back we will have to find them."
"And make them share all the dirty deets…and talk about that kiss." Aleta smirked.
"Totally." Chad said as the two waited for the matches to start.
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"Bulma I really can not thank you again…you didn't have to pay for the boys food bill." Frija said to the older woman.
"Yeah Bulma we could have worked something out you know." ChiChi commented.
Bulma waived her off "Don't worry about it. It's the least I could do with the entertainment Goten and Viri have given us this afternoon. Besides a dinner bill with Trunks and Vegeta is three times that normally…it really was nothing."
"Three…times…" Frija said shocked.
"Did I miss anything? Are they ready to start?" Ox King said as he returned.
"Nope, they can't start until Goku and the other guys come back." Oolong commented.
ChiChi turned to Bulma "Bulma I'm worried where do you think they could be?"
Master Roshi sat in silence for a moment before responding "They are pretty far away wherever they are. And I sense they are in some sort of trouble too."
"Huh…yeah I feel it too…" Yaumcha chimed in.
"Well whatever is happening Goku better not be dragging Gohan and Reilena into this. Gohan has his wife to think about…and Reilena is just to young to be involved with this sort of thing." ChiChi sighed.
"ChiChi I am sure Gohan and Reilena know what they are getting into. When are you going to stop babying them. I know Trunks is fine with Vegeta around." Bulma replied.
"Yes Chichi I know Gohan hasn't been training regularly anymore but I am sure he will be fine…" Videl said to her mother-in-law.
"I am not babying them!" ChiChi yelled as the two women fought again much to everyone else dismay.
Bra and Maron both plugged their ears as the women argued.
"Man I hate it when they do this…Ms. ChiChi sounds like a Hyena." Bra commented stopping the two women from fighting.
"I sound like a what?" ChiChi said offended.
Bulma smirked "You heard her…just like you heard me say that Vegeta or Trunks would win this whole thing!"
"Well I don't think any of them at this point will be in the running for the prize money if they don't get back here. They will be disqualified within the hour." Yaumcha interjected.
Not being able to say anything back both women huffed and turned away.
"Fine!" they said in unison as they waited for the tournament to progress.
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"Oh no did we miss the start of the whole competition?" Viri said as he and Goten as Mighty Mask ran up to the waiting area.
"I don't think so I think we made it just in time." Goten replied.
"Those other fighters haven't come back yet…oh well the show must go on…" Mr. Satan said with a smirk.
"Hey…hey Viri did you hear they…he said my dad and the others are still gone…I wonder what happened?" Goten said curious.
Viri thought for a moment before responding "I don't know Goten…maybe they found something more fun to do?"
"Oh…I don't know maybe…" Goten said as they looked on.
"At least the four of you have the guts to stick around and fight me!" Mr. Satan continued with his rant.
Eighteen looked over to see 'Mighty Mask' fumble a bit as she laughed to herself.
"This will get interesting…" she said as she noticed Mr. Satan walking towards the arena.
Mr. Satan….Mr. Satan…Mr. Satan…. the crowd chanted.
"Thank you my friends I know you came to see a great show today and I Mr. Satan am going to give it to you! Mr. Satan always delivers for his loyal fans!" Mr. Satan greeted.
"That old guy is a clown isn't he…" Viri smirked.
"No clowns are funny…just don't tell Gohan or Videl I said that…" Goten said taking back his words.
"Why not?" Viri asked curious.
"Because that guy is Videl's dad…I don't think she would like to hear what we just said…" Goten said trying to take back what he said.
Viri burst out laughing "That guy is Videl's dad? No way!"
Goten pouted "It's not funny Viri…"
"I think we should just have a battle royal for the championship what do you say? Just disqualify those other punks that took off and give the five remaining fighters a chance to fight it out!" Mr. Satan said to the monks.
The monks thought about it for a moment before coming to an agreement "yeah….yeah that sounds like a fantastic idea and the crowd will love it!"
"Leave it to Mr. Satan to think of such a great idea!" one of the monks said.
Mr. Satan gloated to the crowd as the announcer revealed their plans.
Ladies and Gentlemen we are sorry for the delay! At the suggestion of Mr. Satan all five remaining fighters will take part in a battle royal for the world championship prize! All five fighters will take to the ring simultaneously and the last one remaining will be our champion!
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"A battle Royal? What is my father thinking?" Videl commented shaking her head.
"Oh no do you think it's going to start before Goku, Gohan and Reilena come back?" ChiChi said concerned.
"That's if they come back…" Master Roshi added.
Suddenly ChiChi snapped "What are you saying old man of course they'll come back! Oh how else will I win my prize money…"
The others looked at her shocked not knowing what to say at the announcer continued.
Now let me tell you the name's of the participants in the battle Royal! We will now start with the most important fighter first, you know him…you love him…it's Mr. Satan!
Mr. Satan reluctantly made his way to the ring after realizing his error in fighting four opponents at once put on his fighting s As the band subsided their music the announcer continued.
Now here is the blonde bomb shell with the wacky name…here is Number Eighteen!
Eighteen slowly made her way to the ring rolling her eyes in what a spectacle it was turning into. Suddenly her attention turned to the crowd when she heard someone call out to her.
"Hey Number Eighteen good luck!" Ox King yelled out.
"Go mommy! Get him!" Maron yelled from the stands.
"Yeah Maron's mom kick that old man's but!" Bra joined in.
Eighteen looked back at the crowd and smirked as she waived them off.
Next we have a guy who was defeated in the first round of he last tournament…say hello to Mighty Mask!
"Alright Goten…ready to give these people a show?" Viri said confidently.
"Yeah let's do it!" Goten cheered as they made their way to the ring almost falling in the process.
No our next contestant is a force to be reckoned with…say hello to Killa!
As Killa made his way to the ring Viri smirked "These guys don't look too tough."
"I don't know Viri…that's Mr. Krillin's wife over there and I heard she is pretty strong." Goten countered.
Viri waived him off "she's not strong enough to take on both of us…"
And last but certainly not least this fighter made it all the way to the finals the last time he was here…the ladies love him…here is Jewels.
Jewels blew kisses to the audience as the others looked on.
Viri rolled his eyes "that guy is a joke…"
There you have it the battle Royal will be participated in by these five very skilled fighters!
"Well Goten let's give these people a show." Viri commented.
"Ok…but I am a bit nervous…we have never fought in the adult division before…" Goten said.
"Nah…we are going to kick their butts!" Viri exclaimed as the announcer finished the formalities.
Just then Killa came up to them mumbling something intelligible.
"Hey Viri what did he say?" Goten asked confused.
"Uh I don't know…uh hey uh don't worry about us…tell Mr. Satan Number Eighteen is the one he should be worrying about. And once she is done I am coming after you bone head!" Viri improvised on the fly.
Killa looked back more confused than ever as Mighty Mask walked away.
On the other side of the ring Eighteen was being approached by Jewels.
"Hey there do you come here often?" he flirted.
Eighteen rolled her eyes as he continued.
"I know why don't you throw the fight and have dinner with me instead…." Jewels continued.
"Get lost you insect…" Eighteen said dryly to a shocked Jewels.
Alright here comes the battle Royal! The announcer yelled.
Soon Jewels came charging at Eighteen who nonchalantly kicked him in his stomach before he could ever lay a hand on him and knocking him out of the ring. Mighty Mask followed suit punching Killa out of bounds leaving just he, Eighteen and Mr. Satan.
Mr. Satan looked back at both competitors in shock at what he just witnessed.
Wow I would have never believed it if I didn't just see it, both Jewels and Killa are both out of the ring and history! The announcer stated.
"Yeah mom get him!" Maron yelled from the crowd.
"Yeah Maron's mom you're awesome!" Bra joined in.
Eighteen looked up into the crowd to see her daughter and her friend cheering her on and smiled.
Too bad Krillin isn't here to witness me take out this fool.
"Hey Goten…you were right about Mr. Krillin's wife…she is a whole lot stronger than he is…" Viri said in succession.
"Told yah! I remember hearing my brother say she is a robot or something…" Goten said proudly under the outfit.
"A robot?" Viri said confused as the fight continued.
Just then Eighteen charged towards the boys going on the offensive as Mr. Satan fell back watching the two battle it out.
From he crowd ChiChi huffed as the fight continued "Well I guess if Goku isn't here then I will have to cheer for Number Eighteen. Get him Number Eighteen go!"
The rest of the group cheered as the fight continued.
Videl sighed as she watched her father practically coward below "I really wish one of them would just put my father out of his misery…"
"To the right to the right…..come on Goten keep up!" Viri coached as hey continued to battle Eighteen.
Just then Eighteen got a swipe almost ripping their costume in half.
"It's no good time to fly Viri come on!" Goten said as the boys took off to the skies.
"Viri? Did he just say Viri? I knew something was up…" Eighteen said before smirking and taking off to the skies after them.
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Back at Babidi's spaceship…
Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Trunks and Supream Kai were still awaiting the next fighter. Gohan impatiently huffed as he tapped his finger on his arm.
"Aww man what is taking them so long?" Goku said frowning.
"Let's just blast the door in…" Vegeta said approaching the entry way.
Trunks seeing the Supream Kai about to freak out grabbed his father by the arm "Dad come on…I am sure it won't be much longer!"
"Listen to your son don't do that!" Supream Kai pleaded.
"I am just as sick as Kakarrot is of all this waiting. I want to get this over with so I can have my match with Kakarrot!" Vegeta yelled.
"Please whatever you do Vegeta you mustn't create a shock!" Supream Kai responded.
"Yeah dad you will release Majin Buu and then it's going to be Cell all over again!" Trunks pleaded.
Vegeta huffed pushing Trunks back "It will not be Cell again as Kakarrot's brat is weaker than when he defeated perfect Cell now don't stand in my way boy do you understand?!"
"Hey come on Vegeta calm down! Trunks has some valid points…." Gohan said trying to reason with him.
Vegeta looked back at the others before backing down and walking away from the group, not once making eye contact with his son.
Trunks looked on worried, he hadn't seen his father this worked up in a long time.
What has gotten into him? He hasn't acted like this since…he was training to be a Super Saiyan when I was a kid…is Goku being back making him like this? I thought he was over whatever grudge he held against him…
Whatever was eating at Vegeta, Trunks knew the longer the Saiyan waited the more likely it would be that the Saiyan's fuse would be lit once more.
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Boy oh boy Might Mask and Eighteen aren't showing any signs of slowing down look at them go! The announcer commented as their fight continued.
Eighteen continued her unwavering assault on the boys throwing punch after kick at them. Barely able to keep up the boys were begin to sweat.
"Come on Viri just land a punch already jeez!" Goten yelled.
"I'm trying, I'm trying!" Viri yelled back trying to block Eighteens attacks.
Soon Viri was finally able to land one sending Eighteen back a bit. The two quickly stared each other down.
"Boy Goten this girl is really tough…" Viri said panting.
"You have got to try harder Viri…" Goten said getting frustrated.
"Hey look who's talking! You haven't even landed one punch yet you know?!" Viri yelled back.
Goten frowned "That's because I can barely see anything down here!"
"Now is not the time to argue come on!" Viri yelled as they lunged towards Eighteen who continued to block their attacks.
Soon Eighteen got another big shot in knocking them off guard and with another kick sent then flying hard into the ground making a giant hole in the ring.
Everyone including Mr. Satan looked on in shock. Eighteen looked down sensing their energy levels gave a sigh of relief.
Maybe I went a little to hard on them that time…whatever the case we need to end this soon... she thought to herself.
"Oww Goten she hit us down hard…" Viri moaned.
"Yeah…she means business…" Goten commented.
"Hey Goten let's switch my arms are getting tired…" Viri suggested
"Ok…" Goten said as they switched and got up.
Without warning Mighty Mask flew up and began throwing punch after punch, finally landing a kick knocking the wind out of Eighteen.
Now getting frustrated Eighteen growled "That's it I'm done playing with these punk kids."
Eighteen then began an all out assault on Mighty Mask punch and kicking them back with more force.
"There is no way we can fin like this…Goten you are going to have to go super and I will power up!" Viri groaned trying to help block Eighteen's attacks.
"Are you sure? We might get in trouble…" Goten said skeptical.
"Nah in this disguise no one knows who we are!" Viri said as he lead them back away from Eighteen who now looked back in confusion.
What are they doing?
Backed far enough away Goten powered up into Super Saiyan with Viri matching his power level. Eighteen looked back seeing the glow coming from Mighty Mask and frowned.
"Hmph…think I'm scared of a Super Saiyan…think again." Eighteen said with a smirk as Goten powered up a Kai blast sending it back towards her.
Shocked by their braising move Eighteen quickly blocked and forced the energy blast out of the stadium. Looking back at the destruction behind her she turned her attention to Mighty Mask.
"Listen…that was a careless and dangerous move to do here Goten and Viri you could have hurt a lot of people! I was just playing around before but now you have gone too far!" Eighteen said now angry.
Viri and Goten looked back shocked as she called them out.
"Ahh Viri she knows its us!" Goten said in a panic.
"What the hell how could she know it's us in this disguise?!" Viri yelled back.
Without warning Eighteen powered up a destruct-o disk and sent it flying towards he boys. In a panic both boys went the other way allowing the blast to slice the costume in half, finally exposing both boys and their deception to the crowd.
"Hey is that…Viri…" Videl said shocked as the boys floated mid air.
Frija looked on angrily "Yup that's my son alright…"
"Then that mean's the other one must be Goten…what are you doing Goten get down from there!" Chichi yelled.
Goten and Viri continued to hover over the ring pondering their next move.
"What should we do now Viri we've been found out!" Goten said scared.
Viri smirked as he wiggled out of the costume "Finish the match duh."
Goten nodded discarding his in suit as the boys then began double teaming Eighteen.
Eighteen quickly dodged the boys attacks as they continued their fight above the ring.
Hey the two of you can't fight together! You're disqualified!
Viri and Goten stopped mid punch and looked at the announcer shocked and disappointed.
"Oh boy I think we are in trouble…" Goten said looking down.
"Me too…let's go!" Viri said as the boys took off away from the tournament ring.
"Hey Goten where are you going?!" ChiChi screamed from the audience.
"Yeah Viri get back here right now you are so grounded!" Frija yelled along side her as they watched their sons fly off.
Videl looked back wide eyed as she watched the women and sighed to herself.
Is this was Gohan and I have to look forward to when we have children?
Chichi and Frija finally settled down realizing the boys would be back at some point. ChiChi then patted Maron on the head and sighed.
"Isn't this great Maron...if your mommy wins she will be a millionaire!" ChiChi cheered.
"Millionaire?" Maron said confused.
"Wow Maron you might almost be rich as us right mommy?" Bra said looking to Bulma.
Bulma laughed "no hunnie not even close…"
"Alright they can finally pay rent!" Master Roshi cheered from behind as Yamucha rolled his eyes.
"Will yah pipe down old man…do you really think this is a time to be celebrating? I am worried about Goku, Gohan and Reilena…why would they take off at a time like this?" he said pondering.
Bulma raised her eyebrow "Oh and what about my son and Vegeta aren't you worried about them?!"
Yamucha looked back putting his hands up in defense "Annnd them too…yeah…"
Mast Roshi settled down going into deep thought "You have a point…."
Videl sighed as she looked on at the continuing match that was now between her father and Eighteen.
Gohan where are you…and dad…Eighteen might actually kill you for that prize money…
Back down in the ring Mr. Satan put up a fighting stance against Eighteen…shacking enough that she noticed he began to ready himself to attack.
"Alright lady get ready for the fight of your life…you're scared aren't yah!" Mr. Satan said in his most cocky of voices.
"Wrong…" she said approaching him sending him back. Soon she got close enough so that it looked as if she was staring him down. Pretty soon she locked Mr. Satan in a head lock freezing in place without putting any pressure on him.
"Shut up or I'll rip your head off…although that might be doing you a favor…" Eighteen said smirking.
Mr. Satan froze scared out of his mind as Eighteen continued.
"So do you still want to win this big match there big guy? You happen to be in luck…I really like that daughter of yours…enough so that I will spare you as long as you agree to my terms…"
Mr. Satan looked up "You…you know Videl?"
Eighteen smirked "Uh huh…and her husband Gohan…and Goku and Vegeta and all the other fighters you took fame and fortune from when you told the world you defeated Cell…"
Now in a panic Mr. Satan was practically on his knees "ok, ok what do you want I'll do anything just don't kill me!"
Eighteen smiled knowing she had him right where she wanted him "alright…it goes like this, I let you win…you give me twenty million zeni…not back right, especially considering the embarrassing situation your in…"
"You don't really mean it do you?" He asked hesitantly.
"Of course I mean it! I didn't enter this thing for the publicity or fan fare…just give me the ten million for winning and another ten out of pocket." she demanded.
"But…but…" he stuttered.
Eighteen smirked "there…are other options you know…we could fight…I beat you to a pulp…and you go to the hospital title-less and the world knowing you're a sham."
Mr. Satan now scared shook his head "no….anything but that!"
"Good…then it's settled…." she said as she jumped off him and fake landing like he punched her.
Mr. Satan looked back in shock as to what was happening.
"You fool that kick you landed was pure luck!" she yelled sarcastically.
Soon he approached her and landed a few more punches on her…with Eighteen unphased. Soon she held him back for a moment directing him once more.
"Just pick me up and throw me across the ring…and then finish me off with one of your special moves you keep talking about…make it believable." she said waiving him off.
Mr. Satan nodded picking her up and tossing her. Eighteen fell rolling her eyes as she rolled near the edge of the ring getting up. Just then Mr. Satan came after her with one large punch, punching her square in the face. Standing their for a moment as if she didn't feel it Eighteen suddenly launched her self down and out of the ring, loosing the match.
In the stands the others looked on shocked.
"What…what is she doing is she crazy?!" ChiChi yelled.
"She's…she's throwing the match…" Videl commented looking on.
After stunned silence the crowd erupted in a roar cheering for Mr. Satan and announcing the winner. As he celebrated in the ring Eighteen walked up to him and smirked.
"Congrats Champ…I will be paying you a little visit tomorrow…you better pay up…or else I will not hesitate to kill you…" she said with a smirk walking away.
"Uh…huh…the champ understands…" he said scared out of his mind.
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Reilena sighed as she finally came upon the island that the World Martial Arts Tournament was being held on.
"Man…at this rate I probably missed the whole tournament and all the action with Babidi's spaceship…worst day ever…" she said as she flew through the city.
Suddenly two figures caught her eye as she got closer to the arena. She squinted her eyes as she got closer realizing who the two floating figures were.
"Goten and Viri…what could those two be up to….can't be anything good…I better go find out…" she said as she detoured to approach them.
Flying some ways away from the tournament Viri and Goten looked back at the area and shook their heads.
"Well there goes Mighty Mask…he lost his head and the championship…" Viri said disappointed.
"But you're already world champion with me why do you care?" Goten asked curious.
"That's junior champion…its not the same…" Viri clarified.
Suddenly both of the boys attention was brought to a flying figure coming towards them. As it got closer Goten's eyes lit up as he saw who was approaching them.
"Reilena!" Goten yelled as he flew at her almost knocking her out of the sky as he hugged her.
"Whoa….whoa Goten didn't we just talk about this? You can't run up to people like this you could hurt someone!" she yelled as she pried her younger brother off her.
Goten looked down "Sorry Rei I was just so happy to see you! Where have you been all this time?! And where are Gohan and daddy?"
"Yeah and why isn't Trunks with you…aren't you two practically joined at the hip." Viri said with a smirk.
"Oh hush Viri…it's a long story…but why aren't you guys with mom and the others…you shouldn't be out here alone…." she scolded them.
Goten gave a nervous laugh "uh…well…"
Viri interrupted "That' a long story too…"
Reilena smirked at their answers "I see…well you two should come back to the tournament with me….mom and Frija are probably worried sick about you…"
"No way…not till you tell us where you have been…you left with that weird guy all of a sudden…" Viri interjected.
"Yeah and why didn't Gohan, dad, Trunks and the others come back with you?"
Reilena looked back at them knowing it was no use and sighed.
Were Trunks and I always this persistent?
"Alright…I'll tell you…." she said as she went into a story explaining what had happened and the possible threat of Majin Buu.
"So the Supream Kai told us he needed our help to stop this evil wizard guy from reviving the evil monster Majin Buu with his magic…we went to help and the wizard transported me away from where they were so now I am here…that's where dad and the others are…." she finished explaining.
Seeing no response from them Reilena looked up to see both Viri and Goten practically trembling with excitement.
"Uh…whats up with you guys?" she asked confused.
"The whole worlds in danger…" Goten said with a smile.
"There….gonna have to fight it out…" Viri laughed.
Reilena looked at both before realizing what was happening "ohhhhh no….no way….you are NOT going there do you hear me! This Majin Buu guy is dangerous and you are just kids and…"
"Magic…." Goten continued.
"A wizard…" Viri finished.
"Yes…both of that but there is no way that both of you are…" before she could finish Viri and Goten interrupted her.
"This is so amazing!" Viri cheered.
"We get to save the world!" Goten yelled.
Reilena suddenly got between them and grabbed both their arms "Oh no…not you guys…mom and Frija will kill me and as the almost adult in this situation you are coming back with…"
Both boys snapped their arms away to Reilena's shock.
"They went that way right?" Goten said.
"Yeah we better get going so we don't miss out on the action!" Viri said as both boys powered up and blasted off towards Babidi's ship.
Reilena looked back shocked by their defiance. She powered up for a moment to go after them but paused…knowing it was futile as they were already long gone.
"Why…did I tell them…damn it Rei you should have known better. You and Trunks did the same thing when you were their age…" she said scolding herself remembering the Cell games.
Reilena sighed looking back "Trunks and I were fine back then…they are way stronger than we were…they will be fine too…"
With that Reilena turned her attention to the arena and flew down towards the entrance.
Now how do I explain this to mom and Frija….
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"I wonder who they are gonna send out next?" Gohan said cracking his knuckles.
"There's no tellin..." Goku said with a smile.
"Man this kind of feels like I'm on a game show or something…I wonder who's going to be behind door number three…" Gohan said with a nervous laughter.
"I can't wait to see how much you have progressed over the years….you were still a kid when you defeated Cell I bet you are twice as strong now…regardless of what Vegeta says…" Goku said looking back at him.
Gohan laughed nervously "Well…uh…you see there was some truth behind what Vegeta said earlier…I may not be as strong as I was back then…but I have been training a lot with Trunks and Rei the last few weeks to try and make up the difference…"
Vegeta snorted "A few weeks can't make up for nine years of not training seriously…"
"He could keep up with us so I am sure you will be fine Gohan." Trunks said with a nervous laugh.
Goku looked back at Trunks and Gohan and gave a big grin "Well either way I am looking forward to seeing you fight son!"
Just then the door to Babidi's chamber opened slowly revealing Gohan's opponent. When the smoke cleared, Supream Kai looked back in shock as Dabura entered the fighting area.
"Impossible…it's Dabura…" Supream Kai said with a shaken voice.
Dabura laughed "I must say I am impressed, defeating Yakon and advancing is far more than what any other mortal has managed to do…yes it was quite unexpected indeed…so now you must face me…which means you will progress no further…"
Vegeta smirked "well your boss must be nervous if he sent his number one guy…why doesn't he come out himself? What is he too scared?"
Supream Kai looked back not believing his ears.
"Uh dad…no need to poke the bear if you know what I mean…" Trunks said nervously to his father.
"Let's dispense with the idle talk I much preferred if you just attacked…all of you together." Dabura smirked.
Gohan got in front of the group sectioning them off from Dabura "I hate to disappoint you but I won the draw so you'll only get me."
"You're a fool!" Dabura yelled back.
"This is a lousy place to have a fight though…it's too small…some place more secluded place in the mountains sounds good or maybe a nice spot on the beach…wait…no then we will get sand in our boots…" Gohan said pondering.
Everyone looked back confused as Gohan went on. Trunks reluctantly decided to speak up "Uh Gohan…I don't think now is the time to be picky about where you're battle is…"
"Silence! You will fight me here and now!" Dabura said getting in a fighting stance.
Just then Babidi's voice could be heard over them.
Dabura wait! Maybe it's not such a bad idea to pick another location for the fight…you see to revive Majin Buu we will need lots of energy and the spaceship intact…
Dabura got up "Yes…I understand…"
Any preferences…
Dabura smirked "Maybe a planet similar to this one…I don't want an unfair advantage…"
Dear me you really want to show them Dabura…very well as you wish…papadipapa!
With that the surroundings began to change and they were all soon transported to another planet far from the spaceship.
"Well then…shall we begin…" Dabura said readying himself again.
"Sure!" Gohan said getting in a fighting stance.
"Gohan stay focused." Goku said coaching him.
Gohan nodded "Right dad…"
"Yeah…you got this Gohan!" Trunks said encouragingly.
Vegeta huffed "If it were me this fool would already be defeated and we would have been back to the tournament by now…"
Just then Gohan jumped up and began his opening attack on Dabura with a large punch towards him that Dabura easily dodged countering with an energy blast that Gohan deflected towards the open desert. Gohan countered with a blast of his own, distracting Dabura enough that he was able to intercept his own a attack, punch Dabura through one of the rock formations below.
"What a clever strategy…way to go Gohan!" Goku cheered.
Just when Gohan thought he was down for the count Dabura rose unscathed with a smirk on his face. Dabura then took broken rock formations and sent them flying towards Gohan, sending him back into the ground. Gohan slowly got back up and smirked.
"Alright..enough games…" Gohan said as he powered up to Super Saiyan shocking Dabura.
"Finally…now we will get to see a real test. Let's see how this Dabura guy does against a Super Saiyan…even a Super Saiyan who hasn't training in a long time…" Vegeta smirked.
"This guy won't stand a chance…" Trunks said with a smirk.
"Yeah it always makes things for interesting that's for sure…" Goku smiled.
Gohan looked back with a serious expression before attacking once more with a super punch to the gut knocking the wind out of Dabura and sending him back down to the ground. Without hesitations Gohan sent several Kai blasts down to the demon.
Suddenly Dabura came up from behind trying to get a shot in at Gohan but Gohan sensed him before he struck blocking each blow.
Goku smirked "See Vegeta…he's not that out of practice…"
Vegeta rolled his eyes "Keep watching Kakarrot…he's starting to get over confident like an amateur…"
Gohan continued till he stopped and raised his power level once more "come on Dabura…show your true power…."
Dabura laughed at the challenge "so you want a glimpse at my true power…then so be it…"
Dabura then with a thunder powered up even more causing the ground to shake around them.
"Wow…he's a pretty even match for Gohan…" Trunks said as he followed the fight.
Gohan and Dabura kept trading blow for blow before Dabura caught him off guard releasing a power energy attack that sent him flying into a near by lake. Dabura approached the water and crossed his arms.
"He's…waiting for him…" Trunks added.
Vegeta huffed "I told you he couldn't handle it…"
Goku shook his head "It's not over just yet…be patient Vegeta…"
Vegeta growled "I think I have been plenty patient this whole time Kakarrot!"
Dabura looked back noticing Vegeta's agitation before noticing large Kai blasts coming at him from the water. Dabura quickly dodged the attack before laughing.
"What a cowardly attack!" he laughed before sensing Gohan raising from the water and attacking him with another kai blast sending him back.
"Gohan!" Goku yelled concerned as the others watched the scene unfold.
"I can feel your power decreasing…it's only a matter of time until you make another mistake…" Dabura said laughing.
"This Dabura guy is giving Gohan a lot more trouble than I thought he would…" Goku said thinking.
"He's tough but not unbeatable…Gohan has gotten soft in these times of peace…its absurd that when he was practically a child that he had more strength….really." Vegeta said angrily.
"Yeah…I am starting to see what you mean…well at least he strengthened his mind with all that studying…" Goku said nervously.
"It's not over yet…Gohan still has a chance…" Trunks said trying to be positive.
"I said it once but I will say it again…I could easily have beaten this fool…Gohan should have given up his spot to a real fighter…" Vegeta said even more agitated.
This once again caught Dabura's eye, this time turning back to look at Vegeta. Trunks noticing this suddenly became concerned.
Why is he looking back at my dad…that can't mean anything good…maybe he wants to fight him next…
"Are you sure I'm the one making the mistakes…." Gohan said before punching Dabura back.
Dabura now angry procured a sword and began attacking Gohan with it. Think he had struck him Dabura looked down to see he had only split a few hairs from Gohan's head.
Gohan laughed cockily "You will regret that…my wife won't be happy to see me missing a few hairs."
Dabura then began to go on the offensive trading blows with Gohan back and forth moving away from the group.
With one final surge Dabura swung his sword right at Gohan, causing him to power up to catch it before it sliced him in half. The two spent several moments powering back and forth before finally Gohan gave enough of a power boost to break the sword.
"Wow Gohan destroyed that thing…" Trunks commented as he continued to watch.
Still not impressed by any means Vegeta kept tapping his finger impatiently "I just can' take this anymore…this is ridicules why are we subjecting ourselves to this? Call him down Kakarrot I will finish this battle…"
"Vegeta lets just give him a little more time…it's not like he's lost yet…" Goku pleaded.
"Yeah dad, Gohan is still hanging in there…give him a shot…" Trunks added.
Vegeta growled and turned to them "I have given that fool nine years to prove to me he is worthy of being called a Saiyan Warrior and today I have just about had it with his lack of training and seriousness of the battle all together! Damn it Kakarrot Dabura is toying with him you know that and son I know you know better than to think otherwise too!"
Trunks sighed knowing he was right "Dad…"
"Tell me Kakarrot why should I care and act like this matters? I could end this in five minuets if I wanted to! I am not here to play games Kakarrot or father son memories. I came here to win! Now stop pretending and knock off the sentimental rubbish. The strongest one is the one who should do the job, I am the one that should be fighting not him!" Vegeta yelled.
"Dad calm down it's not that big of a deal…" Trunks said trying to calm him down.
Dabura looked back smirking to himself as he watched Vegeta "Master please bring us back to the ship at once…I think I have found something important to our plans…"
Within seconds they all returned back to the ship.
"What…what are we doing here…" Vegeta said angry.
"I don't know…maybe they wanted us back on the ship for some reason…." Goku said confused.
"But why…" Supream Kai said equally confused.
At that moment Dabura lowered himself down and exited the area.
"Hey come back here we didn't even get to finish yet!" Gohan yelled back.
"Don't worry…I will return after this brief intermission…I just need a few minuets to rework our strategy….it seems we found a new recruit…the perfect warrior capable of handling all of you so just take a little rest while we bring him up to speed…" Dabura laughed as he exited the area.
"Hey come back!" Gohan yelled angry.
Supream Kai looked back nervously as the door closed "What are they talking about…Dabura is their strongest warrior…"
Trunks looked back starting to get that feeling in his stomach again…the same one he had when his father was fighting imperfect Cell.
What is going on….I have a terrible feeling about all of this…
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Reilena landed outside the arena and took a breath. She looked up to see on all the screens on the outside of the area showing Mr. Satan celebrating.
She gave a small laugh and smirked "Well….he did it….he actually won…I wonder how Videl feels about this…"
She quickly moved her way through the crowd that was beginning to build outside the arena as the tournament ended. Suddenly she heard her name in the distance as she turned around with her eyes wide as she saw who it was.
"Hey hold it right there missy!" the voice said.
Reilena looked back and sighed to herself.
Aleta, Chad that's right they saw everything…no…not yet…there is too much going on.
"Wait up!" Aleta yelled as she and Chad finally caught up to her.
Reilena turned around to face them. With a deep breath she grabbed on to Aleta's shoulders.
"Listen, I know you guys probably have a lot of questions….and I can understand why…but…right now I can't go into it…but I promise when everything is over Trunks and I will tell you guys everything…" she explained.
Aleta looked back blankly "Well yeah but…"
"I gotta go I will call you ok?" Reilena finished as she ran off.
Aleta and Chad looked back at each other and shrugged.
"I just really wanted to know about the kiss…" Aleta said as she watched her friend run off.
Soon Reilena rounded the corner by an entry way to the ring, there she noticed Videl and Eighteen chatting with each other. Not wanting to interrupt Reilena held back before approaching them, listening in on their conversation.
"What happened out there?" Videl said agitated.
"What do you mean…" Eighteen said expressionless.
"I know you threw the match…there is no way my father would have beaten you…we all know that." Videl said crossing her arms.
Eighteen smirked "What do you mean? You saw it…he beat me with that Megaton Punch thing…it hurt…real bad."
So that's what happened… Reilena thought as she listened to the women.
Videl sighed "I would have been fine if you beat him…he needs to be knocked down from his perch…"
"Things are working out better this way…trust me…besides isn't your employment hampering on his success…" Eighteen said with a laugh.
Videl smiled "He just wouldn't be champ anymore…there would still be a business to run…"
At that moment Reilena decided to make herself known and approached them. She quickly gained the attention of Eighteen and Videl.
"Rei your back! But where is everyone else…and Gohan? Please tell me Gohan is with you…" Videl said approaching her.
"And Krillin…" Eighteen chimed in.
Reilena shook her head "No…it's just me…"
Videl then gave her a serious look "Rei what is going on…why would you guys leave so suddenly like that? Your mom is worried sick about you guys…"
"Whatever that Kai guy said to them must be something important if they didn't come back with you…" Eighteen replied.
"It's…a long story…when we get back to the others I'll tell you…" she said as they three women walked off back towards the seating area.
How do I tell them about all of this…
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"Well what now…." Gohan said confused.
"I…don't know…I really don't understand what's going on. Dabura is Babidi's greatest fighter…it doesn't make sense that he would withdraw from the fight like that." Supream Kai explained.
"Maybe he found someone else while we were away…" Trunks commented.
"Yeah he mentioned a new recruit…do you think he was bluffing?" Goku asked.
"I'm not sure but it seems very unlikely that a fighter of that caliber would just drop into their laps…" Supream Kai stated.
"Yeah they are definitely up to something…" Gohan said powering down.
"Oh shut up, this whole thing would be over with by now if it wasn't for you…I hope you are proud of yourself." Vegeta said agitated as he approached him.
"What do you mean?" Gohan frowned.
"I mean you have disgraced us with your pitiful performance…there is no excuse for you to have been fighting the way you did…you have Saiyan blood running through your veins a warrior like Dabura should have been dead!" Vegeta said smacking him back.
Seeing this Trunks ran up to them putting himself between them "Dad come on, back off Gohan did his best!"
"You stay out of this…you did what needed to be done earlier like a true warrior unlike this fool…" Vegeta said moving Trunks aside.
"But dad this guy is much stronger than the guy I fought…." Trunks began but Vegeta ignored him.
"How dare you fight with such an innocent righteous look on your face you disgust me…it's brute strength not goodness that determines the outcome of a battle and the weak perish…why do you think Piccolo and Krillin were turned to stone…because they are weaklings…is that the same fate you want for yourself?!" Vegeta went on.
Gohan looked back realizing Vegeta's words had some truth to them.
"Hey look Gohan didn't know Dabura was going to run off like that…I am sure he would have asked for one of us to step in if he knew…" Goku said trying to reason.
"Oh sure now yes there is a pleasant excuse…you are as soft as he is Kakarrot and I am tired of playing around! I am going to put an end to this thing once and for all!" Vegeta said powering up an energy blast.
"DAD WHAT ARE YOU DOING HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND?!" Trunks yelled frantically.
"No more weak heart-ed excuses…I am taking control of this operation now and for starters I'm going to blow this ship up into pieces!" Vegeta yelled.
"Wait that might do us more harm than good!" Goku pleaded.
"Goku's right! If you blow up the ship now you will most certainly revive Buu…Vegeta listen please you don't know Buu…his power is horrible…he is pure evil! Not even the four Kai's combined could stop him. He's murdered millions of innocent people!" Supream Kai pleaded.
"Oh shut up!" Vegeta yelled.
"Listen to me, if Buu is revived this planet is finished! All living things will be exterminated! He will turn the Earth into a dark lifeless tomb!" Supream Kai yelled.
"Dad listen to him please…." Trunks said trying to get Vegeta to stand down
"Enough! Now listen to me…what happens to this planet is none of my concern! The strongest will find a way to survive and the weakest will shall perish!" Vegeta challenged back as he now directed his energy blast at Supream Kai.
Trunks now about having had enough of his fathers out bursts moved between Supream Kai and the energy blast and grabbed his fathers arm making him pull back the blast "Dad, you don't really mean any of that…now come on and stop it….this is getting out of control."
"How…how dare you get in between me and my battles like this…I didn't raise such a soft heart-ed son…this is Kakarrot's brat fault. You hang around that ridicules girl too much. Her influence on you is making you soft!" Vegeta scolded.
"Reilena has nothing to do with this!" Trunks fired back now angry.
"Come on Vegeta listen to your son….just put what has happened in the past and move forward from this…" Goku added.
Vegeta looked at him and then backed away from them angry and gritting his teeth "Fine whatever you say…son…."
Trunks let out a sigh of relief as his father backed away.
What has gotten into him…
"Now what I want to know is why they withdrew from the fight…" Goku said angrily as they all waited.
"Yes it doesn't make sense does it? It's the perfect opportunity…they could have gathered for energy…maybe Dabura wasn't bluffing…maybe they did find a new recruit…" Supream Kai continued.
"It's possible…but I don't see how…someone who can beat us all…it's slim to none I'd say…" Goku said thinking.
Suddenly Supream Kai began to show a panicked expression that Trunks picked up on.
"Hey…Supream Kai are you o…" Trunks began but stopped when he noticed his father beginning to hold his head and struggling.
"Ahh…arrgh…." Vegeta yelled as he held his head.
Trunks ran up to his father concerned "dad…dad whats wrong?!"
"Vegeta…what's going on?" Goku said turning his attention to the struggling man.
"Somethings…attacking me…" Vegeta said as he thrashed about.
"Where I don't see anything?!" Goku yelled.
"Inside…my head…." Vegeta yelled.
Trunks tried grabbing on to his father's shoulders to steady him "Dad….whatever it is fight it…come on!"
"Fight it come on Vegeta!" Gohan yelled.
"Yes resist, resist!" Supream Kai yelled knowing that it was Babidi's doing.
"I…can't…" Vegeta groaned.
"Yes you can dad! You are the strongest fighter I know come on!" Trunks said trying to snap him out of it.
"Ahhh…Arrgh….Ahh…" Vegeta yelled looking like he was regaining some control.
"Yes that is it resist…" Supream Kai said running to him.
"Come on dad…you can do it!" Trunks said moving towards the Supream Kai.
Vegeta struggled more, going as far as transforming into a Super Saiyan to try and fight off the attack.
"Don't let him win Vegeta…don't let him have control!" Supream Kai yelled.
"Control? What are you talking about?!" Trunks yelled concerned.
"Babidi is trying to take control of his mind…he is the fighter Dabura was talking about!" Supream Kai responded as Vegeta continued.
"What…dad you can't let that asshole have control of you come on fight it!" Trunks said now even more determined.
Vegeta continued to struggle as his body began to weaken with Babidi's attack.
"Supream Kai isn't there anything we can do for my dad?!" Trunks begged.
"He is struggling because his heart is impure…he has to choose himself!" Supream Kai explained.
"Dad…think about mom…and Bra…don't let him take you!" Trunks pleaded.
"Come on Vegeta let go of the past!" Goku yelled at him.
"You're not that person anymore! Don't let Babidi think otherwise!" Gohan yelled back.
"Vegeta be innocent and clear…do you understand?" Supream Kai said calmly.
Vegeta grunted "How can you say that….I'm not innocent!"
As Vegeta continued to struggle he soon began powering up and emitting a red lightening bolt from himself. As he floated up some of the energy released striking down Trunks who was near by.
"Trunk are you ok?!" Gohan said running to him.
Trunks slowly got up in shock from what was transpiring "Don't…let them do it dad…don't let them use you…"
Vegeta let out one last powerful yell that reverberated for hundreds of miles away.
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Reilena was walking back with Videl and Eighteen when she felt a terrible power coming from the direction of where her father and the others were. She looked over to see Eighteen sensing the same thing.
Videl noticing the two's attention being directed elsewhere looked on concerned "what's wrong guys…why are you looking like that…"
"That…energy…" Eighteen began.
"It's coming from the direction of where the others are…" Reilena explained.
"Well…what does that mean?!" Videl said getting impatient.
Reilena looked on trying to sense more of what was going on but they were too far away.
"Something must be happening…" Eighteen added.
Reilena nodded silently as they made their way through the stands to where her mother and the others were.
Something is happening alright…and it's not good at all…
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A/N: So that is chapter 14! Sorry to leave you at a cliff hanger but I felt like this was a good place to stop :). Next chapter I have planned out so I just need to get on writing it! Will Vegeta let Babidi take control of his mind? How is Reilena going to explain what's happening to the others? Will ChiChi EVER understand? All of this and more in the next chapter of When You Least Expect it )