They found Satan cowering amongst the rocks as the ground shook and exploded as Gohan and Buu continued their fight.
Dende gave the infant to Satan and turned to Vega, placing his hands on her shoulders, "Vega listen, everything will be ok."
Tears stained her face as she shook her head, "No it won't. Everyone is gone and Gohan can barely hold him off. We are as good as dead."
He took her hands in his, "Do you trust me?"
She blushed, nodding.
He smiled, "Then have faith and trust that we will get through this. We may only be healers but we are also guardians and protectors."
Vega took a deep breath, feeling Dende place his forehead against hers, feeling his comfort wash over her.
The two created a barrier, Satan watching in awe.
As if in answer of their prayers, Buu was distracted by being cut in half by a distructo disc.
They searched for its origins and found a relived Goku but yet again Buu was one step ahead, absorbing Gohan.
"Damn you," Vega cried and flew at Buu. When she was inches from his face she fired an attack into his face, scorching it.
He grabbed her around the neck, squeezing.
"Vega, no," Dende cried.
She clawed at his hands but with her hands were burned and blistered.
"Stupid little whelp," Buu sneered. "Not even worth my time."
The back of Buu's head exploded as the girl disappeared and reappeared in Vegeta's arms.
"Foolish girl," the man said, looking down at her. He then looked at Dende, "Come get her."
He didn't need to be told twice, he grabbed the girl and shot back to their hiding place, healing her.
She jolted, gasping for breath.
He gathered her into his arms, hugging her tightly, "You idiot, you almost died."
"I'm sorry Den," she replied. "I just reacted."
He smiled, "I'm beginning to see why your mother drives brother insane. You're a healer and yet you can't help but jump into the fray. A fight is a fight to you."
They watched as Goku and Vegeta fused and fought, their hearts skipping as the new fighter was turned into a candy drop but moments later he was turned back because Buu couldn't handle him.
"They're amazing," Vega said as Vegito impaled Buu.
"I don't know how they were able to return," Dende said, "but it seems we now have a chance."
After saying this their hearts sank as they watched Buu absorb Vegito.
"Not good," Dende said.
"Wait, something's wrong," Vega said. "He isn't changing like with the others."
Dende nodded, "You're right."
Suddenly Buu looked pained and he began to revert back to his former self.
"What's going on," Dende said and watched as everyone materialized. "Alright, they freed everyone."
His smile was erased from his face as Vega still looked solemn, "Yeah but Buu isn't any weaker. In fact he seems to be growing stronger."
"You're right."
They watched the menace change shape and their hearts gave a stutter as this new form gave off even more dark power.
Buu sent an energy blast toward the planet but Vegeta intervened and sent it flying into the sky.
Buu sneered and again sent another, much larger blast.
Dende grabbed Vega and held her close, waiting for the inevitable but their bodies were jerked from their feet and the wind howled around them. They landed haphazardly on the hard ground.
They looked around to find they had come to land in a rolling meadow being greeted by a similar man to the Shin they had met at the tournament only his looks compared nothing to the young Kai.
They all gathered around a glowing orb to find nothing but stars and empty space reflected in it.
Vega collapsed, "It's gone. Everything is gone."
"Afraid so young one," the old man replied.
Vegeta's voice rang out, "Kakarotte you idiot. You saved the life of that useless human over the lives of our son's and now our only way to fix this has been destroyed."
Dende hung his head as Vegeta and Goku argued. Vega gently took his hand to comfort him.
"Yeah but Dende can just make more," Goku countered.
"We don't have time for that you idiot," Vegeta yelled.
Vega felt Dende's hand twitch, "That's it," he smiled.
"What's it," she asked.
Dende's smile broadened as he began to dance her around the field, laughing.
"Dende, what's it," Vega blushed.
Dende laughed, "New Namek. The new elder certainly has new Dragon Balls made. We can go and ask for their help."
Goku shook his head, "That's a great idea but Namek's too far away for me to teleport and we don't have a ship."
Dende saddened, "I see."
Kabitoshin stepped up to them, "I don't know what these Dragon Balls are but I can travel anywhere I please without any trouble.
The group cheered until they felt a familiar energy reappear and Buu set foot on their refuge.
The young Kai grabbed everyone and teleported to a safe place while Goku and Vegeta resumed their fight.
They watched as Vegeta was brought down after a severe beating.
Then Satan came into view as he taunted the little monster.
"What is he doing," Vega hissed.
"If anything he's going to be killed," Dende replied.
They watched as Buu reared back but his face and body contorted in agony.
After a bit of coughing and choking, Buu managed to spit out a mass that transformed into his heavy counterpart.
"What's that about," the old man asked.
"The original Buu they fought was a friend to Satan," Dende replied. "He was preventing any harm from coming to Satan so it seems he has finally gotten rid of what has held him back."
They watched as the human was sent flying as Kid Buu shrieked in laughter.
Kid Buu lined up for another attack but was stopped by a ki blast and attack.
The group went back to watch Goku's progress but their hearts sank as Goku's power level dropped and he reverted back to his normal state.
Vegeta's voice boomed in their ears, "Boy if you're listening, answer me now."
"Yes," Dende replied, "what is it?"
"Listen carefully," the saiyan continued. "go to Namek and gather the Dragon Balls."
"Yes, right away," Kaioshin replied and they again teleported.
