Zagraeus began to laugh heartily at Gogeta's accusation, hiss laugh echoing around the null realm. "You? My end!? That is the funniest thing I've heard in years!" Zagraeus laughed, wiping tears of laughter from his eyes.
Gogeta continued to stare at Zagraeus with his stoic and serious disposition as Zagraeus's laughter subsided. "The last fusion was a waste of time and so is this one. Strength gained from a cowardly technique like this, will never be enough to beat me. Your persistence is now the most annoying thing that I've experienced, and just so you know, I've gone out on reconnaissance missions with Tink… Alone…" Zagraeus stated, shaking his head before continuing. "Anyway, you know you can't win Kakarot. Just get down here so we can finish thi-!" The crowed on the stands gasped when Zagraeus was cut off mid sentence and sent flying across the stage with a single punch to his face.
The stands stared wide eyed, mouth agape as Zagraeus rose from the ground. "What the hell!? That was a cheap shot!" Zagraeus yelled as he charged at Gogeta once more.
Standing completely still where Zagraeus had before the punch, Gogeta stared at Zagraeus, unflinching. The stands gasped once more when Zagraeus was sent flying backwards the second he neared Gogeta. "What happened? He didn't even move!" Shogen gasped, watching Zagraeus with a concerned eye.
Rising from the ground, Zagraeus wiped his nose and gasped when he saw blood on his hand. "Impressive… Twenty seven punches and one kick, and you've only got a bloody nose." Gogeta announced as Zagraeus's eyes shot open in shock before glaring at Gogeta in anger. "Twenty eight hits!? Is this some kind of joke?" Zagraeus stated, his fist shaking in rage. "He's got to be lying, I didn't even see him move." Sakura admitted, her voice echoed through Zagraeus's amulet, a slight smirk appearing on Gogeta's face. "I can slow it down a little, so you can see next time… If you'd like." Gogeta mocked, looking up at Sakura. "Don't you dare mock her! You got lucky you cocky bastard, that's all! I'm gonna pound you into oblivion!" Zagraeus roared as he charged at Gogeta once more; his teeth grit tightly in anger.
"What the hell!" Shougen roared as he gripped the small wall in front of him, the stone crumbling in his grasp as Zagraeus was sent flying a second time, the second he neared Gogeta; this time though, Gogeta vibrated slightly. "Impossible." Sakura muttered, causing everyone on the stands to look at her. "He's telling the truth, twenty eight strikes… How can someone be that fast." With shocked expressions, the stands stared Sakura who stared down at her now shaking hands. "You can move faster than time itself, and even your eyes have trouble seeing it?" Belmond asked as Toppo stared at her; his mouth agape and grunting, at a lack for words. "Absolutely incredible, those two just keep surprising us. It looks like your fighter has finally met his match." Marcarita stated, patting Kaseaen on the head as she slid next to her. "Don't count Zagraeus out yet." Peiri snapped as Penga held Kukei over the side. "Come on Papa! Get him!" Hearing his daughter's cries Zagraeus rose himself from the dirt. "You told us that our persistence was annoying. Yet here you are, continuing to fight in the face of defeat. We were confused when you showed an extreme happiness and delight when your allies were eliminated, but now we see why… Your power is meaningless against us… Every action you create has an echo, and now our own evil energy will be your undoing!" As Gogeta yelled, explosions rocked the stage as Zagraeus's pain filled cries could be heard.
As the explosions subsided, Gogeta tilted his head when he saw that Zagraeus had formed a pink energy barrier around himself. "Don't make me laugh. You think that you have what it takes to be my undoing? Everything you two have done since this tournament started, all of the struggles that you have endured… For what? All for a single drop of blood. You two are nothing but a shameful excuse for warriors." Zagraeus stated, gasping when Gogeta appeared in front of him.
Raising his hand to punch him, Zagraeus recoiled in pain when Gogeta kicked him in the side, causing his vision to blur as blood flew from his mouth as he was sent crashing into a mountain. "If you don't, Kukei will die!" Zagraeus roared as he impacted a large rock "What is he talking about?" Piccolo asked. "I have no idea, who is he talking to?" Berrus replied, shaking his head.
Zagraeus winced when his head hit against a rock as he fell from the wall. Looking up, he groaned when he saw Gogeta standing above him. Smiling, he motioned for Zagraeus to attack.
Rising to his feet, Zagraeus looked down at his hands. A felling of pure fear creeping over him. "Damn it. You!? Stronger than me!? Impossible!" Zagraeus yelled, swiping his left hand through the air as he continued to stare at the ground beneath him. "Improbable!" He yelled, shaking as he clenched his fists. "Unacceptable!" He roared once more as he threw his arms and head up into the sky, releasing an ear-piercing scream.
Becoming enveloped in fire, he rose his right hand up; toward Gogeta as he continued to scream, forming a small red ball in his hand.
The stands continued to watch as Zagraeus's ball continued to grow in size; having to brace themselves when the stands began to crumble, having to squeeze closer together as his power began to rock the arena and the stands, causing even the Zeno's to grip the arms of their thrones. "Wow, look at Zagraeus, he's on fire!" "I know. Goku and Vegeta are cool, but I think Zagraeus is cooler." "This is amazing, it looks like he's holding the sun." "Yes, it is. He is super cool." the Zeno's awed back and forth until Zagraeus's cries subsided. "That's the first time I've seen Zagraeus have to build up power like that in years." Shougen admitted, now sitting shoulder to shoulder with Toppo with Kaseaen and Fleur on his lap, along with Tink, and Kukei on his shoulders. "That attack is huge." Toppo agreed as the rest of the stands continued to stare in disbelief.
The energy ball that Zagraeus held; was now the size of a small planet, the heat radiating from it; burning everything around him.
Taking a few short breaths, Zagraeus scowled. "BURN!" His cries sent shivers down the backs of everyone watching as he launched his massive attack directly at Gogeta; who continued to stand his ground.
Unflinching, Gogeta held out his right hand toward the energy ball, stopping it in its tracks. Seeing this, Zagraeus began to yell once more, placing more power into it, causing it to grow larger and become even hotter; becoming more unstable by the second.
Even with the increase in power, Gogeta continued to hold the attack at bay with a single hand. Closing his eyes, Gogeta began to yell himself, the watching masses gasping in shock when the entire attack evaporated into thin air, leaving only sparkling dust in its wake. "WHAT!?" Zagraeus roared, charging at Gogeta, now blinded by rage.
Gogeta in turn, rose his right hand above his head, the sparkling remnants from Zagraeus's attack swirling around it, forming a small cosmic ball in his hand.
Smirking, he threw the small ball into Zagraeus's face just as his fist connected with Gogeta's forehead. The sheer force from the impact, causing the stands to crumble even more. What was left of the arena also began to break into small, asteroid like pieces.
Zagraeus's left eye twitched in anger as he stayed still, his fist remaining pressed firmly against Gogeta's forehead, staring into the eyes of the beast. "I am not sure that I fully what is transpiring. " Drago stated, looking at Frieza who he was now uncomfortably close to.
Speechless, Frieza continued to stare at Gogeta and Zagraeus until Kukei's voice snapped everyone's eyes back to the fight. "Papa!?" Kukei called as she jumped from Shougen's shoulder; hanging over the side of the crumbling stands, held only by Ronin who held her by her ankles. As she dangled herself precariously over the edge.
Pulling her back up, the collective eyes of the watchers were drawn to Zagraeus who had stepped away from Gogeta, bright lights emanating from his eyes, ears and agape mouth as his pain filled screams filled the arena.
Zagraeus's cries sounded as if he was being torn asunder as the light intensified, a single large explosion rocking what was left of the arena. "Zagraeus!" Peiri gasped when his tortured screams faded into silence.
The stands watched with batted breath when the dust began to settle; revealing Zagraeus laying face down, motionless in the debris.
The collective eyes of Universe 13 shot open in complete disbelief as Zagraeus continued to remain motionless. "This cannot be." Drago gasped as Kukei began to cry; seeing her father's broken form in the dirt.
Hearing her cries, Zagraeus began to struggle to his feet; his teeth grit so tightly from a combination of pain and anger that blood began to trickle from both sides of his mouth. "Your tough, we'll give you that." Gogeta admitted. "We told you that your own evil energy will be your undoing, you will never win… Just give up." Zagraeus's body shook uncontrollably as he stood, taking deep, raspy breaths. "I would rather die.. I bow to no one, you will never break me!" Zagraeus roared as he charged at Gogeta once more.
With a combination of adrenaline and emotion driving him, he forced himself to power through the pain when Gogeta's fist collided with his face, throwing erratic punches at Gogeta. His erratic attacks, confused Gogeta long enough for Zagraeus to regain his composure, pulling his fist back for on more punch.
Gogeta quickly parried and punched Zagraeus first, causing him to recoil in pain. Grabbing Zagraeus by the hair, Gogeta released an energy blast directly to his face, sending him crashing to the ground.
Zagraeus rose to his hands and knees, wincing as his entire body trembled with pain.
Sensing Gogeta behind him, Zagraeus attempted to punch Gogeta, who promptly dodged his punch. Grunting in anger, Zagraeus turned to face him, only to be met by Gogeta's fist slamming into his chest.
Zagraeus screamed loudly as his back slammed into an extremely rough area of the arena. "It is over Zagraeus… We win, we will be the last men standing." Gogeta stated as he watched Zagraeus intently. "It's not over until I say it's over damnit!" Zagraeus grumbled as he stood, struggling to lift his body from the dirt. "I'm not the smartest man in the world, but I do know one thing; I want to live!" Zagraeus yelled as he quickly flew straight up into the air.
Landing on a single rock, high above everything else, Zagraeus looked to his side before raising his arms to his sides and yelling. The spikes on his hands began to glow a bright red, along with his eyes.
Before their eyes, the stands watched as a large energy ball formed atop Zagraeus's head; red lightning bolts attaching it to his horns which now glowed the same flame red color as his tattoo like lines. "You can't be the last men standing, if there's nothing left to stand on!" Zagraeus yelled as he fired the massive red energy beam at Gogeta. "Now you're just arguing semantics!" Gogeta replied as Zagraeus's energy attack neared him.
Looking down, Gogeta took a single deep breath and pushed his foot into the ground; creating a dent in the rocky arena. Looking up once more, Gogeta charged directly into the attack. "What the hell!?" Shougen gasped as Gogeta began to charge through the attack. "This is impossible!" Drago agreed as they watched; unable to turn away. "Why won't you die!" Zagraeus roared as more red lightning bolts formed from his body, beginning to shoot in every direction from him; destroying the arena as they went. "Dragon fist!" Gogeta yelled as he neared Zagraeus; breaking the energy wave and causing Zagraeus to step backward, completely. "No!" He gasped as Gogeta neared him. Unable to move, Zagraeus stared down at Gogeta, afraid.
The collective eyes of everyone shot open when Gogeta transformed into a giant, golden dragon the instant his fist impacted Zagraeus chest.
As everyone watched in utter shock, the dragon flew straight through him, as screams of pain escaped from Zagraeus's agape mouth. "What the hell?" Shougen gasped as the golden dragon enwrapped Zagraeus, causing him to scream even louder. "Papa?" Kukei whimpered as she watched her father being crushed by the dragon, grasping Shougen's large hand as she shook in fear.
Before anyone could react, the golden dragon let out a colossal roar that shook the arena as it exploded; silencing Zagraeus's cries.
Everyone watched; mouths wide open in shock as they waited to see the outcome of the explosive attack. Shougen growled and clenched his fist in anger when Gogeta reappeared; floating where Zagraeus had been moments before. "Papa!" Kukei cried out as Zagraeus fell from the remaining smoke, burn marks covering his entire body, appearing to be unconscious. The members of Universe 13 began to, helplessly as their last hope fell; limp and lifeless to his doom.
In some sick and twisted, twist of fate; Gogeta appeared on the ground below, just as Zagraeus neared elimination and kicked him in the side. Waking him up, only for him to scream in pain once more, blood spraying from his mouth as he was shot through four rocks before coming to rest with his back slamming hard against the fifth.
Tossing his head back, Zagraeus gasped for air mouth as he twitched. Looking up at Gogeta, Zagraeus grit his teeth when he saw the fused warrior walking slowly through the holes he had made in the rocks.
Zagraeus blinked rapidly as his vision became blurry, a look of complete fear still in his eyes. "There's no way... Zagraeus can't loose!" Peiri stated, grabbing Berrus by the ears, pulling his face close to hers.
The God of destruction flinched, seeing the fire of rage burning in her eyes. "What is happening!?" She asked, her pupils shaking in rage. "How should I know!" Berrus snapped, slapping her hands away.
Even Jiren watched, speechless. Staring at the broken warrior. Having experienced Zagraeus unfathomable power first hand, he was completely shocked at how easily he had become powerless against Goku and Vegeta's new found fusion.
Zagraeus continued to stare at Gogeta, completely terrified as he continued to walk towards him. "Uncle Zagraeus! Nyx will help you!" Nyx cried, raising her hands into the sky, her siren song covering the arena.
Looking up at her, Gogeta formed hundreds of clones and charged at her. Seeing them, Nyx began to sing faster, creating hundreds of small, black shards of energy before firing them at the encroaching foe.
One after the other, the clones vanished until a pain filled cry echoed across the null realm. "Looking up, everyone gasped when they saw that Gogeta had appeared above Nyx, kicking her in the face, sending her flying into her elimination. "Nyx of the 13th has been eliminated, 4 fighters remain." The Grand Priest announced as the girl landed next to her father. "Nyx failed, Nyx couldn't help at all." She stated, clenching her fist tightly. "Do not fret about the past my dear. Zagraeus still remains, he will not let us down." Drago assured her, petting her head as Zagraeus hung his head solemnly, sighing sadly. "Just finish it. I may be brash and stubborn, but even I know when I'm beaten. Just do it, finish me like a true Spargan." Defeated; both physically and emotionally, Zagraeus closed his eyes and awaited his fate. "Wait, is he.. Giving up?" Ronin asked as the others stared, completely shocked by Zagraeus's words. "Were finished. It's over." Drago mumbled to himself grasping his amulet as he squeezed Nyx's hand tightly.
Gritting his teeth, Shougen grasped Fleur's hand as he glared down at Gogeta. "Goku! Vegeta! What are you doing, finish this!" Berrus ordered as Gogeta held out his hands toward Zagraeus. "Goodbye Zagraeus." Gogeta stated, taking a deep breath.
Kukei leaned herself once more over the edge of the stands, her tears flowing freely now. "Papa! Please get up! Papa! Don't die!" Zagraeus grunted and punched the ground, sending cracks throughout as Kukei called to him. "Don't worry, you'll get to see your mother again. Your wife and Kukei will be right behind you. Big bang Ka. Me. Ha. Me." As Gogeta formed his attack, Universe 13; including Kaseaen and Kaylin leaned themselves over the edge of the seats and collectively yelled as loud as they could. "ZAGRAEUS!"
Hearing their cries, Zagraeus looked up at Gogeta, his eyes a pure white, his teeth clenched tightly. "Ha!" Universe 13 gasped as Gogeta's attack connected with Zagraeus. "Yes, we win!" Berrus cried, jumping up from his seat, leaping in fright when a red energy blast scrapped past his snout. "Sit down Kitty." Kukei grunted, her eyes a deep pink.
Chuckling nervously, Berrus backed into his seat and looked up to the Grand Priest who continued to smile. "I guess it's over." "Yes, Goku wins again." The Zeno's announced.
As the dust settled, Gogeta jumped up onto a high floating rock and looked down at the emptiness where Zagraeus once was.
Confused by both his actions, and the Grand Priest's silence, everybody flinched when Fleur gasped just as lighting crackled through the sky, all combining at one location.
Looking to the location of the lightning, the spectators gasped as Universe 13 shared a sigh of relief, seeing Zagraeus standing with his head down, the spikes on his knuckles glowing, along with the tattoo like lines covering his body, culminating at the red circle on his forehead.
The lightning continued to crackle around him as he raised his head towards Gogeta, his eyes a deep black. "Peiri… Kukei…" the spectators leaned forward in their seats in an attempt to get a better look as Drago shook his head. "What is this?" Drago asked as Shougen stood. "You and I both know what's happening, their fusion was to much for Zagraeus to handle, And now he's come to finish the job." Shougen stated as his eye twitched in a combination of happiness, jealousy and relief. "And who would "he" be?" Berrus asked, glancing up at Shougen. "The destroyer." Peiri answered solemnly, looking sickly as she gave her answer.
The gods looked from Zagraeus, to Universe 13 and then to their angels at Peiri's answer as every Angel present closed their eyes and hummed, refusing to answer.
Gogeta looked down at Zagraeus, interested at this new found power. "Time after time, I have lost everything." Zagraeus muttered, his voice cracking as tears formed in his eyes. "Not again... Shougen, Drago… You've both put all of your faith in me. Peiri; You believed in me. When I was broken, you rebuilt me. I will not loose again, I cannot lose again…. I cannot lose you. No one threatens… My family… I won't let you.. Take… My daughters.. From.. Me!"
Bending backward, Zagraeus began to yell once more as the lines on his body began to glow a bright white color, the horns on his head growing larger and contorting until they formed the infinity symbol. The ground beneath him crumbled as his power grew; leaving only the single, small block that he stood upon.
Continuing to scream; spikes began to protrude from his elbows as his hair turned a bright, shining pink, fire began to escape from him, covering the arena until the scarce remnants of the battlefield began to melt. "If he doesn't stop this, we'll all burn to ashes!" Ronin yelled as the flames began to melt the stands themselves as a single, large explosion rocked the entirety of the null realm as a bright light blinded everyone.
As the light faded, the spectators looked up in horror to find that the Universe that Gogeta had made, was now gone. "Simply astounding, it seems that Zagraeus's strength was enough to bring an end to our young Universe. Gone before its time." the Grand Priest chuckled as he continued to watch.
The stands fell silent as they watched in a mix of horror and amazement. Oohs and awes could be heard from the crowed as Zagraeus straightened himself.
Standing up right, he glared menacingly at Gogeta and began to walk towards him. Without a second thought, Gogeta charged and fired a second Big bang Kamehameha.
The stands gasped as Zagraeus casually walked through the attack; completely unfazed by it. Lowering his hands, Gogeta charged at him.
The stands gasped once more when Gogeta's punch went right through Zagraeus as if he wasn't there at all, looking back, he saw that Zagraeus was standing where he had been before; turned back on to him, his right arm held out to his side.
Gogeta stared at Zagraeus confused before quickly recoiling in pain and falling to one knee. Standing up, Gogeta swiftly blocked a punch from Zagraeus and returned one of his own; which Zagraeus promptly caught as well.
Zagraeus smiled as he stared directly into Gogeta's eyes and chuckled. Looking up, Gogeta's eyes bulged as he watched Zagraeus form a small energy ball with his horns.
Releasing it, it carried Gogeta towards the edge, only to be stopped by Zagraeus kicking him into the air. Before anyone could react, Zagraeus slammed down hard on Gogeta's back; sending him rocketing toward the ground, sending a second larger energy blast into his back to speed his decent.
The stands fell silent as they waited to see the result of the attack as the dust cleared, sighing when Gogeta stood unharmed. "What are you?" He asked as Zagraeus landed in front of him.
Looking at Gogeta, Zagraeus smiled demonically. "I am your worst nightmare, made flesh. I have become death, the end of things…. I am… the Destroyer."