Time Patrollers
Chapter 25: Total Chaos! Revival Rumble!
The Time Nest...
Trunks stared at Beerus and Whis, hardly believing his eyes. He pulled Frost aside and his voice dropped to a whisper.
"That's Lord Beerus," he asked. "Why did you bring him back here?"
"We really didn't have much of a choice," Frost replied. "He...insisted we bring him back here. And far be it from me to argue with a being powerful enough to wipe out a dozen planets with one finger."
"This whole situation with Demigra has been weird," Trunks said. "But this...this is nuts."
"I understand, Trunks," Frost said. "But like I said, we didn't have a choice. Lord Beerus could wipe us all out if the mood takes him. For now, it's best just to go along with his wishes."
Beerus, meanwhile, was surveying the area.
"Look, Whis," he said. "It's the Time Nest. It's been a while since I last came here."
"So, they're Time Patrollers," Whis said. "Hired by the Supreme Kai of Time. Well, this certainly clears things up."
"Wait, so...you knew about this place," Scarlet asked. "And about the Patrollers?"
"Of course, I did," Beerus replied. "As a God, I'm privy to a lot of things. Now then, where is the Supreme Kai of Time?"
At that moment, the Supreme Kai arrived, a nervous smile plastered on her face.
"Oh my, Lord Beerus," she greeted. "It's been quite a while, hasn't it?" She grabbed Frost and yanked him down to her face, her voice dropping to a whisper. "What's he doing here?"
"I already went over this with Trunks," Frost hissed. "We didn't have a choice."
The Supreme Kai let Frost go and turned back to Beerus.
"So, Lord Beerus," she said. "To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?"
"That ingrate Demigra tried to make a fool out of me," Beerus explained. "So, I want to find out where he is."
"He's imprisoned in the Crack of Time," the Supreme Kai replied. "However, I fear he may break out soon."
"I see," Whis spoke up. "So he was changing history to create some sort of exit for himself."
"Okay, then," Beerus said. "Right when he comes out, I'll destroy him."
"No, no, no," the Supreme Kai yelped. "Please, don't!"
"Um, why not," Scarlet asked. "As much as I'd like the opportunity to beat Demigra, Lord Beerus could certainly wipe him out with no problem."
"Because," The Supreme Kai replied. "If he fights in this world, then this dimension of time will be completely destroyed!"
The Patrollers looked horrified at that.
"Oh. Well, in that case," Scarlet said. "Uh, Lord Beerus, might we humbly request you don't do that?"
"I'm the God of Destruction," Beerus replied. "Destroying things is what I do."
"Um...Oh, yes," The Supreme Kai said. "I'll make delicious meals for you if you promise you won't fight here. How does that sound?"
"Delicious," Beerus asked, pondering on the offer.
Everyone held their breath, hoping maybe he would accept.
"No, I'm sorry," Beerus said. "I'm afraid I'll have to pass on that."
"Lord Beerus," Trunks spoke up. "With all due respect, let us take care of Demigra."
"Yes, Trunks is right," Frost spoke up. "We will dispatch Demigra for you, Lord Beerus. It would be our honor."
"No. He tried to use me," Beerus said. "That's unforgivable. Besides, can any of you even defeat Demigra?"
"Separately, no, we couldn't," Frost replied. "Demigra is quite powerful, there's no denying that. However, as a team, we are a force to be reckoned with. Lord Beerus, we all have a score to settle with Demigra. Shenron sent us here for a purpose and that was to stop people like Demigra and keep history safe. No matter what it takes, we will definitely win."
"Please, give us chance," Trunks said. "The lives of everyone we care about are on the line."
"Hmmm," Beerus mused.
"Lord Beerus," Whis spoke up. "Considering all things, why not? They seem like competent and strong warriors to me. Besides, Demigra is hardly worth your time, and they did offer to fight for your honor."
For a while, Beerus remained silent, thinking. Finally, he spoke up.
"I've decided," he said. "I'm going home to have a nap before I go out to destroy Demigra. Seems like a good idea. Know what I mean?"
Frost felt devastated. Beerus still wanted to go after Demigra and if that happened there was nothing they could do to stop him. Then Beerus added:
"If someone just so happens to defeat Demigra in the meanwhile, then...so be it."
Everyone looked at him in surprise. Then it dawned on Frost! Beerus was giving them the chance to stop Demigra after all.
"Oh, thank you very much, Lord Beerus," Trunks said.
"Lets go home, Whis," Beerus said.
"Yes, my Lord," Whis replied. He turned to the gathered Patrollers. "Lord Beerus will not wake for years once he falls asleep. Assume you will not be receiving any further help from us. Good luck and goodbye."
Beerus placed his hand on Whis' shoulder and in a flash of light the two of them disappeared.
"Man, am I glad he's gone," Scarlet said.
"I can't believe he actually complied with us," Sorbet said. "If he had gone after Demigra..."
"Fortunately, he didn't," Frost said. "But that means we have to make sure we stop him before Beerus returns."
"I feel we're drawing close to the final battle against Demigra," the Supreme Kai spoke up. "We can't lose against him."
"We won't," Belias said. "No matter how strong he is, we will stop him."
"The fate of the world rests entirely in your hands," the Supreme Kai said.
"Yeah, so no pressure," Scarlet replied.
The next day...
It was the following day after Beerus and Whis had departed from the Time Nest. The Time Patrollers had gathered in the Time Vault to check for any anomalies and so far, nothing seemed out of place.
"I imagine Demigra will make his move soon enough," The Supreme Kai said. "I have an uneasy feeling."
Right as she said this, they all tensed as an eerie feeling passed over them.
"Did you feel that," Trunks asked. "An evil power that can be sensed even here."
"It's happened," the Supreme Kai said. "He's finally escaped. Demigra has broken free from the Crack of Time."
"So, he's revived," Frost said.
Then they felt another disturbance.
"Looks like he's ready to fight, too," The Supreme Kai said. "Trunks, take care of Tokitoki. Frost, you and your team prepare to move out and fix this historic mess."
The Supreme Kai turned and began making her way to the stairs leading out of the temple.
"Wait," Trunks called out. "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to see what I can do about this," she replied. "Now get going, all of you!"
She turned and left the temple. After she was gone, Frost turned to his team.
"Alright, everyone," he said. "You heard her. Let's go fix this and stop Demigra."
"Be careful, guys," Trunks said. "There's no telling what might be waiting for you."
Outside the Temple, the Supreme Kai stood before the seven Dragonballs. They flickered, as if impatient to be used. The Supreme Kai wasted no time.
"Now is the time," she said. "We need your power."
Frost and his team found themselves transported to West City. Upon arrival, they could sense three enormous power levels nearby, radiating with the dark power of Demigra.
"Get ready," Frost said. "Whatever it is, it's heading our way."
Soon, three figures flew in and landed before the Patrollers. Frost's eyes widened in shock.
"You," he gasped. "How is this possible?"
Standing before them were three enemies they had vanquished: Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu.
"No way," Scarlet protested. "We took you guys out already! How are you even here?"
Frieza smiled pitilessly. "Frost. So good to see you, dear cousin. And here you said we'd never meet again."
"This is Demigra's doing," Belias snarled. "Just as he brought Bibbidi back from the past, he must have done the same with these three!"
"That energy surrounding them," Sorbet said. "It's even stronger than usual."
"It must be because Demigra's free," Frost speculated.
"Enough talk," Cell spoke up. "We've been given a second chance. A chance to exact vengeance upon you."
"A shame Goku isn't here," Frieza lamented. "I was looking forward to destroying him as well. But I suppose we could start with you four."
"Very well," Frost said. "Just so you know, Frieza, this time, I won't show you mercy."
He powered up and assumed his armored battle form.
"Leave Frieza to me," he said to his team.
"I'll deal with Buu," Sorbet said.
"How about it, Big Guy," Scarlet asked Belias. "Shall we kick Cell's ass together?"
"Lets," Belias replied.
Scarlet immediately turned Super Saiyan and then everyone charged at their designated targets.
Frost and Frieza flew across the sky, pummeling each other with a devastating barrage of punches.
"You can't win, Frost," Frieza taunted. "You don't have that Saiyan monkey to back you up this time!"
"That "monkey" happens to be the greatest warrior I've ever known," Frost replied. "You just can't stand the fact that a Saiyan defeated you! The Mighty Lord Frieza! Ha!"
Frieza snarled in rage and attacked with more ferocity.
"Don't you dare mock me," he raged. "You sanctimonious tree-hugger!"
"I'll take that as a compliment," Frost retorted, blocking a punch.
"Really, Cell," Scarlet said, as she and Belias fought the bio-android. "I would think after your loss at the Cell Games, you wouldn't want to go through it a second time!"
"I'm much stronger now, girl," Cell said. "As you're about to find out!"
"Whatever," Scarlet replied. "Just do us a favor and leave those creepy kids of yours out of this!"
Cell responded with a Kamehameha Blast. Both Saiyan and Namekian dodged out of the way and unleashed a barrage of Ki blasts. Cell blocked the blasts and then charged his opponents. The three fighters sailed through the air, exchanging punches and kicks at lightning speed. Suddenly, Scarlet broke off and flew back a bit. Cell stared at her in confusion.
"You know what, screw it," Scarlet said. "I'm not holding back!"
She charged up and assumed her Super Saiyan 3 form. Then she threw herself back into the fight, catching Cell with a surprise attack.
"I really wish I had a Super Form," Belias said. Then he too flew in to assist his friend.
Elsewhere, Sorbet was fighting Majin Buu on the ground. The two Majins clashed with incredible strength and ferocity. Sorbet didn't bother trying to talk to or reason with Buu. She knew he was beyond salvation. He demonstrated that by attacking her relentlessly, snarling and shrieking at her. Sorbet no longer felt any shred of pity for this creature. He was pure evil, and she intended to put an end to him. She lashed out with her leg and caught Buu in the gut. As Buu doubled over, Sorbet struck upwards with a devastating uppercut. Buu sailed upwards but managed to right himself. He glanced down...and saw Sorbet was gone. He looked everywhere, trying to spot her.
"Looking for me?"
Buu whirled around...and felt a fist slam into his face, sending him flying backwards. Sorbet pursued him. She caught up to him just as he halted his flight. Yelling angrily, Buu charged at the female Majin, lashing out with unbridled fury.
As the battle continued, Frost suddenly felt an incoming power level, a strong one. Everyone present felt it in fact. The fighting ceased and everyone looked up to see someone flying towards them. The figure halted a few feet away.
"Goku," Scarlet cheered.
It was the Saiyan Warrior of Earth alright. And he was ready to battle.
"Well, you actually showed up, Goku," Frieza laughed. "Perfect. Now I can have my revenge on you and my cousin here."
"You lost to both of us before, Frieza," Goku replied. "And you're going to lose again."
"Oh, he is so awesome," Scarlet gushed.
"But, how did you get here, Goku," Frost asked.
"The Supreme Kai of Time," Goku replied. "She explained everything to me."
"So, then, you know who we really are," Frost said.
"Yeah," Goku said. "Everything makes sense now. How you guys kept showing up and you knew how to handle most of those battles."
"I'm sorry if we deceived you," Frost apologized.
"No need for apologies, Frost," Goku said. "You guys had to keep it a secret. But right now, we need to deal with these guys first."
"Right," Frost said. "Let's finish this!"
The battle resumed, now with the added strength of Goku. With his help the tide turned in their favor and the three villains found themselves being overpowered.
"No, this can't be," Frieza raged. "I refuse to be defeated by you again!"
"You won't be, Frieza," Goku said. "Frost, I think the honor should be yours!"
Frieza glared at his cousin and charged up a powerful beam attack. Frost intercepted it with his own beam. The two powers collided and Frost's attack cut through the opposing beam and struck Frieza full on.
"FROOOOSSSSSTTTTT," Frieza yelled in fury as he disintegrated.
"Goodbye, Frieza," Frost said. "And good riddance."
Cell was sent hurtling through the air and crashed into a building. The bio-android picked himself up and glared up at the Saiyan and Namekian.
"You...you miserable, lower lifeforms," he yelled. "How dare you! I am Cell! I am the most powerful being ever created! I am perfect!"
Scarlet and Belias responded by blasting Cell into nothingness.
"No one is perfect, Cell," Belias said.
"Not even you," Scarlet added. "And this time, stay dead."
Majin Buu staggered back, gasping. Sorbet stood before him, a little worse for the wear, but still capable of fighting. Buu felt hatred and rage towards her. Why? Why couldn't he beat her? She was just a clone of him! A copy! He should have been stronger than her! It wasn't fair!
"You want to know why I'm strong," Sorbet asked, as if reading his thoughts. "It's because I have something worth fighting for. You only destroy because it's all you know. But me, I discovered something worthwhile. My friends. They gave me the confidence and strength to stop people like you. That's why no matter what, you won't win, Buu."
"Nnnghh...YAAGGHHHH," Buu screeched with rage.
He charged at Sorbet, intent on finishing her off. Sorbet raised her hands and unleashed a devastating ki blast. Buu yelled in impotent fury and frustration as he disintegrated before her eyes.
"Goodbye, Buu," she said. "I hope someday you will get the chance to relive your life and know happiness."
The battle had been won and the Patrollers and Goku gathered together.
"Nicely done, guys," Goku said. "You're so much stronger now, it's amazing."
"Really," Scarlet asked, blushing at the compliment.
"So, Goku," Frost spoke up. "What did the Supreme Kai tell you, exactly?"
"She told me about this Demigra guy," Goku explained. "And how he's the one who's been messing up history."
"Well, it wasn't just him," Sorbet said. "There was also Towa and Mira. But they were just his puppets. Demigra is the real threat."
"I agree," Goku said. "We have to stop him. So, any idea where he is?"
"At the moment, no," Frost replied. "But I imagine he'll show up soon enough."
At that moment, they felt three strong power levels approaching them.
"No way," Scarlet said. "It can't be those guys! We just killed them! Don't tell me Demigra brought them back again!"
Then the three figures appeared. It wasn't Frieza, Cell, or Majin Buu.
"Oh, no," Frost gasped. "Not them!"
Floating in the air, surrounded by an intense dark aura, was Vegeta, Gohan and Gotenks.
End of Chapter 25...