"But I could have gotten us all there already if I just transported everyone." Goku said a little annoyed with how slowly they were headed toward the tournament grounds, sat in the passenger seat next to his wife who flew the jet bus. Gohan behind him slightly laughed at his father's excitement for the tournament. The young man dressed as Great Saiyaman, though his mask was off as it would be awkward to wear it with friends.
"Not everyone can fly, and this allows everyone to hang around each other before. So, stop being childish or I won't take us out for a meal after." Goku groaned as his wife warned him of his ultimatum. Bulma just smiled "And if you win the tournament, I will make sure it is a very good meal. So, try your best." She winked to him and Goku's face brightened up as he was even more excited for the tournament.
The other members of the transport was 18 and Krillin with their daughter to try and claim any amount of the prize money that they could, Raditz to make sure his skills were not getting rusty on weaker humans and to help pay rent for his apartment, Nappa, Lunch stayed home with Yamma, was there instead to watch the kids to make sure they didn't do anything while the others participated and was not joining the tournament, Chichi and Vegeta had both decided to participate for the same reason 18 and Krillin did as Ox King's funds were running lower and the Dojo was not making much money still… though Vegeta did it so he could prove his strength, Roshi was there but only because it was natural for the master to watch his students, and Finally the kids. Trunk, Geta, and Ashe were excited to participate and fight against the grown-ups. Geta remarking that he was able to get to two hundred G's and was ready to take this tournament, Ashe remarking that she won't let it be easy, Trunks joining in with the rant on how he and his father have trained every day for today.
"Hey guys, lets agree to not use Super Saiyan?" Gohan spoke as they drew closer to tournament grounds. Vegeta asked why should he bother agreeing to that, Chichi coughing slightly to remind him to be polite. "Well, it keeps things on a more even playing field. It will also make the fights more interesting."
"Besides, if everyone went super Saiyan… it might bring up the Cell Games and that is not needed publicity. We might not get to the tournament… or worse, we will chase everyone out of the area. Tournament grounds are a good place for businesses to make some cash." Bulma explained Vegeta sighed as he agreed as it would not change that he would come out on top.
Landed into the tournament grounds, the fighters were amazed by the high number people around the area. Gohan putting on his mask before leaving the transport. Goku even remarked that he never thought the tournament would get so popular. Gohan explained it was because the 'savior' is participating and many people want to cheer him on. Almost on cue the crowd began to run after hearing that Mr. Satan was arriving. The loud claim of no chance on anyone beating him. Piccolo stood waiting and explained that everyone needed to get registered if they wish to fight. Yurin suddenly appeared behind everyone with Garic.
Vegeta's eyes scanned the two, narrowing when he did not see or feel Tarble. "Where is my brother?" He asked, trying to hide his irritation. He had planned on using the tournament as a method to make his brother fight him finally.
"Tarble has been training for nearly a month, he has not returned yet from said training." Yurin could see as both Vegeta and Goku attempted to sense him out. "He is not on our world. A friend came to give him some training it seemed."
"So, it is not that you broke the rules of the time chamber for him, allowing him to stay so he can get a lifetime of training over us." Vegeta's eyes glared at Yurin.
"I don't like what your implying, Vegeta." Yurin looked at him with anger in her eyes. "Watch your tongue, or I won't let you use the chamber anymore."
"As if you could stop me." Vegeta growled as he positioned himself as if ready to attack.
Goku getting between them, hands held to stop them. "Whoa whoa, cool it you two. We are all friends here."
Vegeta just spit to the floor, and walked toward the registered participants location. Yurin watched Vegeta, she wondered if he would have attacked of if it was for show. Garic tugged at her dress and asked if he should sign up, Yurin had to switch to her mother role and told him to go ahead. Garic put his name in, Geta heard that he was being place in the kid division and soon found he to would be placed in the same Division. The young Hybrid arguing about the issue, Chichi pinched his ear and told him he could either fight in the kid's division or not at all.
The adults moved to prelim area and found it would not be fights but a strength test with a punch machine. Mr. Satan showing how it is done, with a meter marker of 137. The others having to match get close to that number as well. Our heroes picked, 18 getting well over 700 in one blow. After some 'maintenance' to fix the machine, she hit it again and got over 200 still. The announcer feeling it may be a defective machine, Vegeta proving it was not… and focus on the 'was' here… as with a single punch he destroyed the machine. This forced the other competitors to have to wait, including Gohan and Videl. Videl amazed by the strange people, but then they spoke to Gohan casually. Gohan explained that his little brother is joining, and that his father also is joining.
The others headed to the kid's division to watch the fights there, Bulma having to deal with the overzealous mother that spoke so highly on her child having to deal with such a scrawny child. Bulma called out that Trunks should take out the kid quick so they can watch some real matches. Trunks nodded as he and Laem entered the ring. Due to Trunks being eleven instead of eight like the original show, Laem would take this fight more serious. But the overconfident kid still was shown up like he was ragdoll, defeated in one punch to the gut that knocked him out. Trunks feeling that the fight would be really boring.
The fights continue, with some being rather laughable as two children tried their best to win. But Geta and Ashe won their fights quickly as well. Garic soon called to the ring with Ikose, Garic far more interested in seeing all the people as he looked wide eyed around. "Great I get to fight a starry-eyed twerp. Well at least it is an easy win for me." Ikose said with a grin on his face.
Garic spotting his mother in the crowd, the match being called he ran to the edge of the ring. "Mama! Hi!" Garic said innocently, making the crowd laugh lightly. "Did I do something funny?" He said placing a finger to his lip, dumbfounded as Ikose took the opportunity and kicked hard into the side of Garic's head… or so he though. Garic's arm lifted as if second nature.
"Honey, focus on your match." Yurin yelled out, blushing as he brought so much attention on her. The mother of Ikose and Laem commented that the boy is obviously to stupid to fight properly. Yurin's eyes glared the woman. "You should watch what you say."
"Oh right." Garic said as he turned to face Ikose. "When do we start?"
Ikose knew he put a lot of power behind his kick and nothing happened. But then he had an idea, the kid was dumb. It was obvious he could trick him. "In a minute… I am really thirst actually. Could I ask you to get me a drink?" Ikose pointed to a man holding a soda and pretended he needed a drink.
Garic looked at Ikose, then to the man's soda. "Okay." Garic said as Ikose grinned, as he just needed to wait for the kid to leave the ring. Instead Garic's hand lifted and the cup slipped out of the man's hand and flew into Garic's hand. Ikose's eyes looked surprised, Garic held the soda up for him to drink. "Here." He said with a smile.
"W-what was that?" Ikose said as he stepped back slightly fearful.
"Hmm? Oh telekinesis, Mama taught me it. She said it was part of the skills she learned when she was younger. I couldn't leave the ring; it is against the rules." Garic said held the soda forward. "I thought you were thirsty. Or were you lying?"
Ikose took another step away as the Garic moved forward. "Y-You're some sort of freak!" The young man yelled as he ran off the ring, Garic left standing there with someone's drink. Garic hearing him being named the victor, with a dumbfounded audience.
"I won, but I thought we hadn't started." Garic said, suddenly gasping. "He did lie! That is mean!" Garic yelled out.
"Garic, calm down." Yurin called out, reminding Garic not to get to upset. "It is an underhanded tactic, probably taught by underhanded parents." Her eyes turned to the mother beside her stood up in anger. Yurin standing as well, her eyes flashed in fury. "You will sit down, before you hurt yourself." The guardian of Earth spoke, the mother had no idea why but she suddenly felt fear and sat down.
Yurin looked to her son, seeing he was disappointed his first match was with a liar. He returned the soda to the man he took it from, unaware he stole it from him as it was normal for everyone to share everything on the Lookout. He left the ring, and the next matches were called. Slowly it became more intense as more skilled kids moved up. Our final four though was our little hybrids.
Next chapter will be a bit of an action packed one, as we will finally see the younger generation fight it out. Will this kid's tournament be enough for the kids? Or will they try to find a way into the adult tournament? Let's see what happened in the next chapter!
