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Flames leapt from building to building, people screamed and ran, those were the lucky ones, those that stayed died. Hao made sure that every single human that stood his or her ground was wiped out. Spirit of Fire was merciless to the extreme.
When all the buildings had been burned, and ashes filled the sky with a bloody taint, Hao held up a small ball in his hand, a dragon ball.
Selea stood behind him, alongside Cell. This really was carnage, she decided, in her time with Frieza, she had destroyed several worlds, but this, this was different...
it was like the humans didn't matter to Hao! He completely ignored them, unless they tried to stop him, then they existed just long enough to be burned to nothing. He really didn't care what they did! And Spirit of Fire echoed this attitude.
But then, something happened! A single wave of blinding light bathed the earth! Hao raised his arms, as if to block an attack! Selea didn't. The light blocked everything from view, then she felt a great pain in her chest! She fell, her heart beating madly, and she knew this light was some kind of attack. But she survived and when it cleared, Hao stood unharmed, but his face, a scowl was plain and Spirit of Fire seemed to burn hotter, perhaps Hao was angry? And his spirit reflecting it?
Hao cried out " Reyon! You've been gone for over five hundred years! Why have you returned now? This can't be...but you are the only one capable of such an attack over a long distance, why? You know it wouldn't kill me. Why? What are you planing?"
Hao spat, an aura of fire burned around his spirit. It didn't like this. Spirit of Fire had not had to fight a fellow Great Spirit in years, it wasn't sure it could.
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King Yamma backed away as the glowing lights winked out and Arkh stood at his full hight, his eyes closed.
Vitrolic said " Arkh? Is that you?"
the Namek spoke, " I am Arkh, but we have no time, King Yamma, I need your help."
Yamma said " How did you escape? I don't sense Slug within you... but you shouldn't be this strong!"
Arkh said " I had help, now will you help me or not? This is very important. The fate of two worlds hang in the balance."
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The light roared through worlds, it travelled the universe, and everywhere it went, people who stole and killed and destroyed, they felt fear in the light. For a being of centuries had returned, there was a reason he was called the Dawnbringer. It bounced across worlds, new Namek, and through times, planet Vegeta. And all the time, it searched. Then it found what it had been looking for.
It was on an earth, what time was hard to tell, indeed what universe was hard to tell, to one of the Great Spirits, this was a small detail.
It found itself outside a house, it was a big house, grand. It had gardens and courtyards. But what it also had, a graveyard.
Astalon was no longer visible, at least not to most humans, but in the centre of the yard, a headstone was bigger then the rest, to Astalon it shone, a lone figure stood in front as if waiting for him.
He was tall, wearing a loose, flowing robe, he was also dead. This was a ghost. The ghost saw him, a single blade hung by the ghost's side.
And he smiled, Yohken said " Reyon, my friend. I haven't seen you in years!"
Astalon spoke, his voice seemed to come from deep inside him, " I have missed you, Yohken."
Yohken said " As I have you, my friend. Remember when we travelled together? You, me Toran, and Len? They said we were the best team ever."
The Dawnbringer shrunk, to human size and sat down beside his friend. " I remember, when we thought we were invincible? Yes, I remember. How are Toran and Len? I'm sure they're buried here somewhere."
Yohken said " Toran's around somewhere, but Len passed on a few years back. He's been reincarnated now. Remember the time we fought that Greek team in the tournament?"
Astalon said " Yohken, I have come to you for help, it's Hao. "
Yohken clenched his fists. " Hao? You're sure?"
" Yes, I have seen him, have tested his power, it has grown beyond anything we ever faced. I don't think I can stop him alone..."
Yohken said " But you are not alone, I know you, you wouldn't even leave if there wasn't someone there in case Hao tried something."
Astalon said " Yes, there is a group of shaman there...they're pretty tough but..."
Yohken said " What?"
The Dawnbringer said " Your great to the power of ten ( at least) grandson is there, Yoh, he thinks he can beat Hao."
Yohken said " His spirit? Is it strong?"
" It's name is Amidamaru, a samurai. He is said to be a demon who killed more then fifty of the emperor's best warriors before dyeing."
Yohken said " Fifty? As a human? He must have been a fine swordsmen. And a powerful ghost. but he is still only human. Against Spirit of Fire he would stand no chance."
Astalon said " He is a powerful shaman, but Hao is more then that, and he is gathering a team around him."
Yohken said " That's not good, what can you do to stop him?"
The Dawnbinger replied " I'm not sure, but I have found a possible shaman that could help me."
Yohken said nothing for several minutes, he knew why the spirit had come. Astalon was suffering from a confect of emotions. On the one hand, Hao returned meant that The Dawnbringer would be needed now more then ever, his great power might be able to turn the tide of battle in Yoh's favour. But, that would mean Astalon would need a shaman, someone to channel his power. But, to acquire another shaman while Yohken was still in this realm of existence would be a great insult to the former shaman.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity to the former partners, Yohken spoke.
" My power was great once, there was a time when I would have given anything to go with you on this quest. But that is impossible. You know as well as I that I cannot leave this graveyard. My power is depleted, and I struggle now even to summon the formless ghosts of those that hunt this place. Even if I could go with you, I would be no help. Go with my blessing."
Before Astalon could say anything else, Yohken faded away. The spirit stood to his full height. He didn't say anything as a rift appeared before him and closed after him. He didn't need to.
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Buu destroyed city after city, no one seemed able to stop the evil blob. Goten and Trunks trained at full power in the Room of Spirit and Time, but it was clear that everyone was worried about weather they would be enough.
David spent most of his time pacing the Lookout, he was an Ascended Saiyan! Damn it, he should be able to make a difference! But everyone seemed to be stronger then him now! Strike had been, Talos had been, Clare had been too. Goku definitely was. Vegeta was too.
Damn it! What was the point really? You train for years, gathering your power and when you eventually make the transformation, a new and even stronger one is found! David knew that Cell could have torn him apart, but Gohan had beaten him. Gohan had never even trained as a Super Saiyan Two! Never! David had fought for every jolt of power gathered. Was that fair? No. but the universe was never fair, he had found that out long ago.
He was sick of it! Even Buu didn't have to train! Was this just? No, someone should do something! But who could? Even Gohan had been killed by Buu! No one was left! Except me, he thought. And his hair flickered golden.
The sky filled with lightening now, and he screamed as his aura spiked. His muscles stayed at the same size mostly only bulging a little, lightening ran through his golden aura. And he felt stronger, better, faster. But he still wasn't good enough! DAMN IT! He fell to his knees as the others hurried over. David felt a weight on his shoulders, he was the only fully grown Super Saiyan left. He was their last chance should Gotenks fail. And he wasn't anywhere near strong enough. But I'll get stronger, he thought, and I will destroy Buu. It's only a matter of time.
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Clare felt the sudden spike in David's power and wondered if he was fighting, but she put that out of her mind. She had important stuff to do now, it had been decided that the shamans would head to the nearest city to buy food and supplies. Yet, they had reached only smoking ruins.
Yoh had been the first to blame Hao, but a survivor told them the truth, Buu had done this.
Ren had been all for continuing the hunt for Hao, but Yoh had demanded that they stop Buu. And so, they were here. Sneaking up on the house he had apparently built for himself.
They were on a hill overlooking the strange house. Yoh had already drawn his sword and Amidamaru was half visible as he waited for the order to merge.
Ren was saying, " This Buu creature seems to be tough, but Hao is tougher, so try not to overuse your furiouku. You never know when you'll need it."
Yoh said " Just weapon fusion then?"
Ren said " Yes, that should be enough."
Ryu said to Clare " You should probably stay out of this fight, no offensive but Uriel takes a lot of furiouku very quickly. We on the other hand, know how to limit our use."
Clare opened her mouth to argue, but a child-like voice cut through the silence.
" Who you? Are you friends of pointy hair man?"
Yoh cried out " He's spotted us! Into the sword!"
His sword took on a blue aura as the ghost combined with it.
Around her, the other shamans did the same. Buu watched them, then Yoh charged! Buu dodged out of the way with lightening speed! But Ren was ready and with a powerful slash, his bladed stick took off the monster's head!
But before he could turn, pink goo repaired the damage and Buu sent him flying with a fist!
Ryu was behind the monster! His wooden sword cast a green glow and Buu dodged to the side and launched a barrage of fists! Ryu was good, but his reactions were no where near as fast as Buu's.
He flew back with a scream! Buu smirked and phased behind him! But a board slammed into his back and he turned! Horohoro was welding a snowboard, it's blue glow matching his hair.
Buu fired off a Ki blast and the shaman was forced back! But Ren was charging! And behind him, a shadowy warrior, Bason. They two fought as a single warrior at a pace beyond all but the best shamans.
Buu dodged every blow, Ren was tough, but Buu was far faster. Then, there was a flash of blue and Yoh was above them! His sword slicing down. Buu lost half has body to the blade.
Then, sticky strands pulled him back together! Ren was shocked and couldn't dodge the foe's next fist! Yoh put up a good defence, his blade meeting every fist and kick, turning back every blow. And as he fought, if you knew it, you could see his resemblance to Hao.
Then, Buu head bashed him! A crater formed under the winded shaman, Buu's next kick sent Yoh into the air!
He caught himself and landed easily, Buu charged again! Yoh leapt to the side, Buu turned much faster then he should have been able to and rammed Yoh! He screamed, spat blood and dropped to the ground, his sword made a soft noise as it clattered to the ground.
Amidamaru appeared above the beaten shaman. " Lord Yoh, wake up! He's coming, Lord Yoh! He will kill you!"
Buu smirked as he slowly walked towards the shaman.
Buu leapt at them! A flash of red light, then a blinding flash and between the monster and Yoh, stood everyone! Ren said " You don't want to finish that attack."
Ryu said " I wont let you harm master Yoh!"
Horohoro said " Damn it, if only Faust was here..."
Ren replied " He's not, but that doesn't matter, forget what I said about saving furiouku. We are going to have to fight at full power!"
Ren held out a hand and a globe of spirit appeared, Bason.
" Bason, God of War! Full power!"
A flash of golden power and Clare thought she could feel his furiouku start to fall, but what appeared was worth it, a giant form, golden armour glinted in the sun, Bason stood tall, Ren upon his shoulder, they towered over Buu. Bigger then the cliff! In his hand Bason held a giant version of Ren's blade.
Ryu said " If your sure, we will protect Master Yoh! Tokageroh!"
green light filled their vision, when it cleared, a thing was standing, nearly as tall as Bason, at first it looked like a white snake, with blood red spots, it had at least nine heads. But then, you saw that it didn't have a tail, it had wheels. And an engine. The whole thing looked like it was part car. Ryu stood on one of the heads.
Horohoro held up a hand, " Kororo!"
ice cold wind swept the battle field, when it cleared, a figure had emerged, as tall as Bason. She seemed to be carved of ice, she held no weapon but somehow, Clare knew she didn't need one.
She looked like a statue, made by some tribe or other, markings appeared all over her, but she moved with speed and no-one doubted her power.
Ren called out " See, Buu? This is the power of a true shaman! You can't compete with us! Attack!"
The giant figures leapt at Buu! The blob dodged a slash from Bason, One of the snake heads bite him in half, Kororo sent a friezing wind that encased both half's in ice.
Ren was ready, " Bason! Finish this! Final blast!"
A golden beam lanced from Bason, It hit with a blinding explosion.
As the smoke cleared, several blobs started to shake.
Ren went white, " No, that can't be! I blew you into a million pieces!"
but it was, the pieces came together in an almighty pink storm.
Horohoro backed away " What is that thing?"
Ryu said " It wants to harm Master Yoh! I wont let it!"
he charged the pink monster just as he finished reforming, a storm of pink blasts caught the snake, one in each head! It vanished in an instant and Ryu caught himself as he landed, a few inches from Buu.
The blob kicked him into the cliff!
Horohoro shouted " Ryu!"
Buu phased behind him and kicked him away from his spirit! As she dived after him, Buu threw what looked like a Death Ball at her, she shattered and Horohoro landed beside Ryu.
Ren spat " Fine! Buu, you've brought this on yourself! Bason, Double Medium!"
a second flash of gold and Ren was alone, but in his hand he held his staff, but giant, as big as Yoh's blue blade.
" This is my full power, let me warn you, Buu, I was born and raised to be the strongest shaman, trained to be the best. I will not lose."
Buu charged at him! Ren ran at the approaching blob, his staff ready to slash, Buu dodged to the side, Ren wasn't fast enough and took a kick to the back! He turned and slashed! But Buu phased behind him with a second kick! Ren blocked, and wove a steel net around himself, Buu was unable to get through the perfect guard on the shaman.
Then, Ren slashed downwards! Buu fell in half, then, they both punched the shaman! Ren shot back!
Ren hit the ground and rolled, he was on his feet by the time Buu had regenerated.
" Damn it! Do you take no damage? Fine, Bason!"
Ren charged again, in perfect union with Bason, they slashed at Buu, moving faster then any human the blob had seen, again and again, the staff tore at Buu, but the blob was always healed before the next blow.
Then, Buu smirked, and caught the blade! Ren struggled against his foe's strength, but there was only possible one outcome. Buu tore it away from the shaman and the staff, cut off from it's power source shattered.
Bason appeared behind Ren. The shaman fell to his knees.
" Master Ren! Are you okay?"
" I'm fine, Bason, just a little winded."
Buu walked towards Ren slowly.
Ren held out a hand. " Bason, I don't have the furiouku left to form the Double Medium, or the God of War. So, unity."
Ren fused with the spirit in a red light and held his blade easily.
Buu charged! Ren screamed and raised his blade for the attack he knew would finish him, at Unity, he was no where near as powerful as Buu.
Bason helped him, giving him the strength he knew he lacked, as the blob approached.
Buu was near now, Ren wished he could say that he had no regrets, but he did have them, he regretted not finding out if he could beat Yoh, he regretted that he wouldn't be around to defeat Hao. He regretted a lot.
Buu shot back as a blinding light tore at him!
Clare descended from the heavens, Uriel behind her, her golden hair caught the light and her lightening filled aura looked impressive.
She held the gun in one hand and a charging Ki blast in the other.
" Did you forget about me?"
She asked Ren.
He smiled, though only slightly. " Not bad, but you'd be better running. This thing is far to strong for you."
She laughed " You don't know how strong I really am. If you expect me to just turn and run, then you don't know me at all!"
Ren had to smirk at that. " If you think I'm going to be shown up by some new shaman, you have another thing coming! Bason! Into the blade!"
They turned to Buu, who was walking towards them.
Uriel charged! His sword coming down, Buu dodged out of the way! But Clare phased behind him! A storm of Ki blasts sent the blob flying! Ren met him in mid air!
Buu fell in two pieces! Uriel caught one in a swipe of his blade! Ren slashed at the other! But pink goo seemed to melt away, then it covered him! Ren fought as the slime blocked his air, he gasped and lost his spirit control, Bason appeared behind him, " Master Ren! Fight it! Come on, Master Ren! You can do this!"
Clare cursed, she couldn't do anything! Ren was only human and to fire a Ki blast, even a weak one, could kill him, but if she didn't do anything that would kill him too!
But, a blue light pierced the pink goo and it shied away, fleeing from Ren. He was sleeping now.
Clare turned. Yoh was making his way across the field. His giant sword in hand.
" Enough." he said. " Enough. I've had ENOUGH!"
and the blade in his hand shrunk! Down and down, until it was the size of a long sword. It's blue blade shone more brightly now.
Buu spat a Ki beam at him!
Yoh raised his raised his blade and cut it down the middle!
The two beams missed him completely, Buu charged! Yoh moved faster then ever, his glowing blade slicing through the blob easily.
Buu was unable to regenerate fast enough and he was sliced into smaller and smaller pieces, then, Yoh cried out " Back Light Blade!"
And his sword gave off a storm of pure white beams, they all missed and came back form behind! Buu was almost completely destroyed.
Almost. A single drop of slime started to grow.
Clare cheered, and raised the gun, ready to kill the monster but Yoh spoke. " No, let him regenerate."
" What? Did you see his power? What he did to Ren? And Horohoro? And Ryu? How can you even think of letting him get up again?!"
Yoh said " because, everyone deserves a chance."
Clare said " What?! What are you talking about! Buu is a killer! A killer!"
Yoh said " You wouldn't understand. There's always two sides, Ren tried to kill me, so did Ryu. Horohoro and I fought in the Shaman Tournament. I didn't hold it against them. And now they're my friends. And other people you don't know, Faust, he tried to kill my friend. Everyone deserves a second chance."
Clare said " What do you mean? No, people don't deserve a second chance, not if they ruin their first one!"
she didn't know what she was saying, it was like listening through cloth. But she was angry, a great, powerful and above all, righteous anger.
" There are two kinds of people in this world," she heard herself say " Good people and bad people. You have to kill the bad ones to protect the good ones! It's the only way!"
She hadn't ever said anything like this before, yet she meant every word.
Yoh went white. " What are you saying?"
Clare continued. " You can't let the evil people live, you just can't! They wont change, they will never change!"
Yoh spoke, " You sound like... like an X Law!"
Clare wasn't paying him any attention. She knew she was right, could feel it. And she knew what she had to do.
" Step out of the way, Yoh."
she raised the gun again, even though Yoh was between her and Buu.
The shaman looked her in the eyes.
" I don't know what's happened to you, but we can fix it! Drop the gun."
" Step away, Yoh, I wont say this again, If you don't move, I will tell Uriel to go through you."
Yoh raised his blade again, it's blue aura surged as Amidamaru signalled his agreement. Yoh spoke again. " I wont move, Clare, I don't want to hurt you, but I will defend myself."
Clare said " Fine, Yoh, I will have to kill you."
Yoh cried " Clare, no! It's Uriel! He's speaking through you! He is an X Law! Don't listen!"
Clare laughed, " Is that the best you can come up with? Uriel has nothing to do with this! Now, die!"
blinding light, Uriel charged! Yoh brought up his blue sword, ready to block, and if he had to, to fight.
And as the angel approached, Amidamaru said, " Master Yoh, I think we're going to have to fight her with our full power, we have to defeat Uriel quickly and then we have to fight Clare herself. I think we should destroy her medium."
