Daisuke vs Tien: The Final Match Part One
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The next morning, fireworks soared into the sky above the Martial Arts Tournament arena and exploded in a cloud of smoke and colour. Yamcha, despite still residing in the hospital, listened to the announcer speak over a radio. "Fans are in a frenzy here today folks, as they wait in building anticipation for the final match of the 22nd Martial Arts Tournament which begins in just mere minutes. The out of the blue rising star Daisuke Motomiya will face the volatile Tien Shinhan in what promises to be an exciting battle. If you aren't here, you should be," the announcer said over the radio making Yamcha chuckle before jumping out of the window with crutches and wearing his blue suit just as the nurse walked in.
"Yamcha?" she asked, confused at the sudden vanishing act of Yamcha. Meanwhile, at the hotel, Daisuke was doing some last minute push-ups while Goku and Krillin sat on top of her as she effortlessly lifted them up and down. Roshi then sneezed as he sat in front of the television watching three girls performing exercises. He giggled perversely.
"What's wrong with the volume? I can barely hear them," he said moving closer until his face was pressing against the screen.
"You shouldn't sit so close to the TV," Turtle told him as he poured tea into cups, and Roshi turned to face him.
"Be quiet! How I chose to ruin my eyes is my business! Now if you don't mind, I'm trying to work out here. Sheesh!" Roshi shouted as he turned back to the television.
"This is your master?" Daisuke asked Krillin and Goku, who nodded. She sighed. "You need a new, less perverted master," she told them. Moments later, they all heard horns honking and Krillin and Goku looked out the window and saw hundreds of cars in a gridlock on the road leading to the arena.
"They must be here to see you fight Daisuke," Goku said.
"They've come from all over the world. You better not let them down," Krillin informed her.
"I'll do my best….no screw it, I'm gonna win this match," Daisuke replied, making Goku and Krillin smile as they jumped off her. Jumped up, she smoothly landed on her feet. Someone knocked on the door and Bulma and Launch walked into the room.
"Special delivery," Bulma said with some clothes in her arms. "For you," she said, handing Daisuke the new clothes. "Considering your old outfit was torn up in your fight with Goku, we thought you could use some new clothes."
"Thank you," the blue haired girl replied. "Hey, these are really warm did you dry clean them before coming here?" she asked, and Bulma and Launch nodded before Daisuke walked off into the next room to change.
"I'm surprised they didn't melt; the dryer had three settings, hot, magma and sun," Bulma said.
"How'd you keep the colours from fading?" Krillin asked, making both girls smile and blush.
"Trade secret," Bulma answered as Daisuke walked back into the room wearing blue boots with a crimson red stripe on the sides, white pants with a blue obi sash wrapped around her waist, a black undershirt with a crimson Gi shirt on top and gold trimming on the sleeves and neckline.
"How do I look?" she asked, noticing Goku stare at her with a small blush.
"You look great," Krillin answered, and she smiled as the others nodded.
"Now where's Oolong?" Launch asked.
"He went ahead to the tournament hall, something about knowing a way to hold front row seats for you guys," Daisuke answered her question. Sure enough, Oolong was at the arena right behind the wall. Only this time he had transformed into a large ogre holding up a respectable section of the arena free for the others.
"I can't see," complained one man behind him.
"Buy some stilts," Oolong replied menacingly, making the people behind him back away in fright. He smirked, showing off his demonic teeth.
"Is that so?" inquired a deep voice, and Oolong turned around to look at another, larger, ogre. "Oolong," it added before vanishing in a cloud of a smoke to reveal Puar. Growling, Oolong turned back to normal.
"That was a dirty trick, Puar," Oolong said, and Puar giggled.
"Looks like you two are still up to your old tricks," Yamcha said as he walked up with his crutches.
"Yamcha," Puar said happily.
"They let you out?" Oolong asked.
"Not exactly, but I wouldn't miss this fight for anything, besides the food was terrible. This is where I belong."
"Well, we got ya front row seats," Oolong told him, and Puar nodded.
Meanwhile, back at the hotel, Tien was in his room meditating with two of his three eyes closed as he thought back to his fight with Jackie Chun and on the older man's words.
"You're one of the most gifted fighters I've ever faced. Yet you undermine your potential with your rotten ethics. You bow to a false master. Let me help you Tien, there is a better way. I can unlock your true potential but only if you let me inside." Tien growled in frustration and anger.
"Calm down. Just relax and calm down. Forget about that crazy old man, just focus on your objective; Tao must be avenged. I will make Daisuke pay for her friend's transgressions, just hold onto the memory of Tao. Anger feeds strength and strength is power," he thought as Ki began to radiate off his body as the door opened up.
"Tien, it's time," Chiaotzu said walking into the room. A gasp on his lips, he felt the power coming off Tien who floated over towards him before landing on his feet.
"Let's go," Tien said walking off.
A short distance away, Daisuke and her friends were gathered. "It's almost time. We should get going," Bulma said.
"Right," Daisuke said as she opened the window and flew out. "See you guys after the fight!" she called flying towards the arena. Soon the others were in the front row behind the wall as Launch, who had sneezed earlier turning her hair blonde and eyes green, drank a can of beer.
"Somebody better get this fight started soon, or I will," she said crushing the can.
"Take it easy Launch, it will start soon enough. Just calm down," Roshi told her before he noticed Shen glaring at him.
"You should be ashamed disguising yourself as a contestant. Do you need recognition that badly?" Shen said telepathically to Roshi.
"Not everyone is as vain as you. I just wanted to keep an eye on my students," Roshi replied.
"You should keep an eye on that waistline, you looked pathetic up there," Shen said.
"I do not have a waistline issue, and you're one to talk Crane brain!" Roshi shot back and Shen growled.
"You buffoon!"
"By the way, nice ninja pyjamas!"
"You wouldn't know fashion if it slapped you in the face," Shen said and Roshi frowned.
"Master Roshi, who were you talking to?" Goku asked, making Roshi look at him and the others.
"You heard that?" Roshi asked.
"We'd love to hear more about your waistline issue," Turtle said.
"I do not have a waistline issue!" Roshi shouted at him.
Meanwhile, Daisuke was in the waiting area and she stretched her arms and legs before slapping her cheeks.
"Alright. Here we go," she said walking out. She saw Tien already standing in the arena, seemingly paying no attention to his surroundings, and she stood beside him. "Okay Daisuke, you can do this. You fought against MaloMyotismon and several other strong opponents, this guy is no different. Of course, it was Gaomon who was fighting then… No, Gaomon's still with me. I can do this!"
"The final match of the Martial Arts Tournament is about to begin!" the announcer shouted and the crowd cheered. "We began with one hundred and eighty two fighters from around the world, eight of which advanced to the semi-finals. Now there are but two fighters remaining, one of which will become the new Master of Martial Arts. Plus they will walk away with 500,000 Zeni. Not bad for a few days' work wouldn't you say? Who will it be?"
"Now while you ponder that, allow me to give you some backstory on our two fighters. First, Tien Shinhan. This skilled fighter has become the one to watch during the tournament. Prized student to the Crane Hermit Master Shen, it is wildly regarded that Tien's skills rival if not surpass those of his master. We've already witnessed an incredible display of his strength and he left Yamcha with a broken leg. He even forced previous champion Jackie Chun out of the semi-finals. Combine that with an average fight time of thirty two point five seconds, and you have a glimpse into the power that is Tien Shinhan," the announcer said as the crowd booed louder.
"Our second fighter is Daisuke Motomiya." Daisuke stood opposite Tien and looked at Goku and the others before giving them a grin and thumbs up. "This out of the blue female warrior serves no master but herself, and yet she seems to be friends with Son Goku, a student of the Turtle Hermit Master Roshi who just so happens to be the arch-rival of the Crane Hermit Master Shen. Even though she has never competed in a tournament before, her list of victories against all who has come her way will make anyone green with envy. Dazzling the audience with moves made by a legendary martial artist, she defeated Krillin of the Turtle Hermit School in the first semi-final match. Then in the last match she displayed her speed and agility to defeat last year's runner up Son Goku. Her average fighting time is thirty one and a half seconds."
"This is gonna be one heck of a finale," Roshi thought. "I need to find a better seat," he thought, moving through the crowd. He jumped behind the wall near the waiting area and Goku and Krillin followed.
"What're you doing here master? This is for participants only," Goku said.
"I'm sure they won't mind," Roshi replied.
"Now the battle to see who will become the champion of the twenty second World Martial Arts Tournament begins…ready!?" the announcer asked as Daisuke and Tien glared at one another.
"Why is everyone silent?" Chiaotzu asked.
"Be quiet!" Shen shouted. "Tao was no saint, but he didn't deserve to be killed by a child. Least of all Roshi's child. Retribution won't bring Tao back, but it will brighten my day to see this mutt brought to heel and put down," he thought.
"Begin!" the announcer shouted, and Daisuke ran towards Tien. Jumping into the air, she threw a punch towards her opponent, but Tien blocked with his forearm before kicking at Daisuke. She flipped and grabbed hold of Tien's leg before landing on the ground. With a spin, Daisuke sent Tien flying into the air before leaping after him.
"Oh no!" Roshi shouted as he saw Tien smirk as he regained himself.
"Dodon Ray!" Tien shouted as he fired a Ki beam towards Daisuke. Unable to dodge in the middle of her pursuit, the Dodon Ray hit Daisuke dead on causing her to fall back to earth and crash into the arena, creating a sizable hole.
"Well that was short and sweet, but effective," Shen said.
"Look master, the puppy," Chiaotzu said just as Daisuke jumped out of the hole. Tien landed and the crowd cheered.
"She shouldn't scare us like that," Krillin said in relief.
"It'll take more than that to stop her," Goku added. Daisuke ran towards Tien before vanishing into thin air.
"She's vanished again!" the announcer shouted as Tien used his three eyes to look around the arena. Lunging in one direction with a punch, he hit Daisuke in the face sending her flying.
"No!" Goku shouted as Tien charged Daisuke.
"Now you'll learn what it means to suffer the wrath of Tien Shinhan!" he shouted, elbowing Daisuke in the stomach as she slammed into the wall. She shouted as Tien began to deliver punch after punch at a rapid fire pace.
"I've never seen punches like those, it's like a machine gun," Roshi said, worried as the crowd looked on in concern. Shen smirked and chuckled as Tien continued to mercilessly punch Daisuke, bruising her face before punching her hard. The blow sent her crashing to the ground, face covered in bruises.
"The only thing more gratifying than watching you suffer is knowing that somewhere Tao is smiling right now," Tien thought walking towards Daisuke. To his surprise she climbed to her feet slowly and wiped her blood from chin.
"Blood?" she thought before she smirked. "I'm impressed, you actually made me bleed; no one's ever done that before," she told Tien. "But that's it. I'm not going to act as your punching bag anymore."
"I'll do more than just make you bleed," Tien told her as he ran towards her. He attempted to grab her Gi, but she easily twisted out of the way before pivoting and countering with a solid kick to his chest, causing him to fly backwards a dozen feet and momentarily clutch his chest, coughing.
Not wasting a moment, Daisuke followed up by charging at him and hurling a punch towards Tien's face. He barely managed to raise a guard before the blow landed, sending Tien back a step before he struck back. Snaking a leg behind hers, he attempted to sweep her off her feet, but Daisuke nimbly took a small jump in the air to avoid the blow.
Tien immediately took advantage of Daisuke's momentary reduction in mobility and pressed his assault. A powerful strike to her chest sent Daisuke flying back into the wall with a crash, cracking the stone behind her.
"Daisuke," Puar said worried.
"Get up!" Krillin shouted.
"Excellent," Shen said with a cruel smirk.
"This match better last longer than my popcorn," one member of the crowd said as Tien glanced at the crowd and saw Yamcha.
"Yamcha's here. Good," he thought as Daisuke flipped up to her feet as if nothing happened. "What!? No way!"
"Impossible," Shen said.
"She's tough as nails. Get him Daisuke," Yamcha exclaimed.
"You're resilient, I'll give you that," Tien told her.
"You're not so bad yourself. I can't hold back against you," Daisuke told him and Tien chuckled.
"Let me guess. You've been holding back out of concern for my safety?" he asked.
"Not really, I just don't like using all of my power if I don't have to. But it's clear that you're in the same league of power as both me and Goku. It's time for me to fight at my full power," Daisuke answered.
"This isn't her full power?" asked Krillin in disbelief.
"Well yeah, she was moving a lot faster than this when she fought me in the last match," Goku pointed out. "Though it will be interesting to see this from an outside perspective."
"You know how it is," Daisuke told Tien. "When we fought most martial artists, we have to hold back or we'll kill our opponents. But I should have realized from the start that you're an enemy I don't have to do that with."
"I'll tell you what. The goal here is for you to die. How that happens I really don't care, so go ahead and fight me at your full power. I'm still gonna kill you," Tien told her.
"You can try," Daisuke replied taking a stance and Tien did the same.
"I won't have to try. This is too easy," Tien said as Daisuke charged him. She ducked under his punch and kicked him in the chin, snapping his head up. Punching him in the stomach several times, she jumped and kicked Tien in the face, sending him flying backwards. Daisuke ran underneath Tien before she did a handstand and kicked Tien high into the air. He came back down and landed on his feet clutching his stomach.
"Now do you see just how much I was holding back?" Daisuke asked as Tien laughed.
"Thank you. That was the most exhilarating rush. I haven't felt this alive in a long time!" he shouted.
"What are you a masochist?" Daisuke asked. "Fine with me,"
"Why would Daisuke pass up an opportunity to defeat Tien?" Krillin asked.
"Daisuke had a reason. I hope," Goku answered as Tien levitated into the air and crossed his legs. He began to meditate before opening his eyes and flying into the air. He flipped back down to the ground.
"Alright. I've indulged you long enough. It's time for you to pay," he said.
"I don't think so," Daisuke shot back.
"Tension in the ring is high; despite the toll this fight has taken on the two fighters, neither one of them is showing signs of fatigue," the announcer said.
"Man, Daisuke made a huge mistake by not following up when she kicked Tien into the air," Krillin said.
"Did she really?" Roshi asked. "There is a line between ineptitude and strategy. If Daisuke had followed up on her attack, Tien Shinhan would have dodged and she would have been open to counterattack,"
"You're great Tien!" Chiaotzu cheered.
"Tien has that look in his eye, nothing can save Daisuke now," Shen said chuckling.
Tien and Daisuke charged and shouted as Daisuke threw her right fist forwards. Unfortunately for her, Tien caught it before blocking a kick with his forearm. He pushed Daisuke causing her to spin around, but he had to block her backhand punch. Spinning around again, this time her tail smacked Tien in the face. Daisuke threw a kick at Tien, but he blocked it returned it with a kick of his own. Twisting her outstretched leg, Daisuke interposed a bent knee to Tien's strike stopping it cold. Tien sped behind Daisuke and elbowed her in the back. Attempting to follow up with a solid punch to her spine, she was able to block the blow before she twisted around and kicked him in the chest.
Tien staggered backwards and swayed to avoid a follow-up kick to his face. Retaliating with a kick of his own, Tien attempted to knock Daisuke backwards but she ducked and moved in with a punch. The two fighters began to move around the arena, exchanging blows the entire time.
"I've never seen a fight like this before. Daisuke and Tien are giving this fight every ounce of strength that they have. Why, if an ordinary man were to be on the receiving end of one of those blows they most surely wouldn't be standing," the announcer said as Tien tripped Daisuke and elbowed her repeatedly in the ribs before she jumped back. Using the space to build up speed, she lunged at Tien who blocked her knee with his elbow and both stepped back several space, eyeing each other warily.
"Watch Daisuke's breathing," Roshi told Krillin and Goku. "It's calm, throughout that entire exchange she never lost her breath once," he said as both boys looked at Daisuke to see she was breathing evenly.
"You're right," Krillin said amazed as Daisuke and Tien got ready to resume their fight again. Tien charged Daisuke and sent a combination of punches aimed at her face and ribs, but Daisuke blocked each strike and began to deliver her own attack.
"I can see them fight, but I don't think I could keep up," Goku admitted. "In speed, Daisuke sure has surpassed me."
"The pace at which these two are fighting is staggering! This may be the world record for speed combat!" the announcer exclaimed. Daisuke began to push Tien towards the edge of the ring with a barrage of blows and he held his arms up to block, but Daisuke kept coming. Struggling to keep his balance, Tien barely managed to regain his bearings as Daisuke flipped backwards and struck at Tien with a kick as she was upside down. He managed to react first and planted a solid kick in Daisuke's torso, sending her flying through the air as pain wracked her body. Tien chased after her with a sneer on his face
"What a rebound. Tien Shinhan deftly avoided expulsion from the ring and is now in the lead in this bid to overtake Daisuke," the announcer said as Daisuke ducked under a punch before she jumped and kicked Tien in the face. Stepping back, she began to divide into four copies that surrounded Tien.
"Don't stop. Keep punching him!" Launch shouted at Daisuke.
"You can't fool me with optical illusions," Tien told her.
"Who said that these were optical illusions?" one of the Daisuke's behind Tien asked. He turned and kicked Daisuke sending her into the air, but to his shock she burst into a cloud of particles.
"What!?" he shouted as another Daisuke jumped at him, but it turned out to be an afterimage.
"Daisuke behind you!" Goku warned as Tien appeared behind Daisuke.
"Now who is seeing double!?" he shouted, throwing a chop and striking Daisuke who yet again burst into particles. A third Daisuke kicked him in the face, sending Tien into the air and Shen and Chiaotzu screamed.
"No Tien!" Chiaotzu shouted as Tien hit the ground. The two remaining Daisuke's merged back into the real one who smiled and the crowd cheered.
"Spectacular. I don't think a single person here would label that stunt as anything less than extraordinary. Daisuke's success with what appeared to be a clone technique has left Tien face down," the announcer said.
"I guess there's a first time for everything," Daisuke said as Tien grunted and pulled himself up.
"It's not over," he told her.
"I thought you were knocked out," Daisuke said in shock as Tien stood up and shook himself.
"What is this guy made of?" Bulma asked.
"He's tough," Roshi said.
"Fools. Tien won't be defeated so easily," Shen said and Chiaotzu nodded.
"You think your infantile abilities can defeat me you inbred mutt?" Tien asked. "How the hell did you develop a clone technique anyways?"
"I don't know. You looked to be fighting really hard to me," Daisuke answered. "And it wasn't originally meant to be a clone technique per say, it was meant to separate me from… well, it's none of your business."
"You dare to mock me!? Then prepare for my wrath!" Tien roared as he held his hands up to his face. "Solar Flare!" he shouted, and a large flash of light emanated from his body, blinding everyone in the arena barring Shen and the announcer. Tien ran towards Daisuke and roared as he threw a punch towards her, but to his shock she caught his punch and she delivered a powerful strike to Tien's stomach, making his eyes bulge out.
"There's something you don't see every day. Daisuke should be seeing stars right about now, but somehow the Solar Flare had no effect on her," the announcer said.
"How…did you…see?" Tien asked as he clutched his stomach and looked at Daisuke who was wearing a pair of sunglasses.
"Sunglasses," she answered, grinning and flashing him two fingers in a v shape.
"Sunglasses….but…where…did you get them?" Tien asked as he fell to the ground.
"I borrowed them."
"What happened? Where did my glasses go?" Roshi asked.
"What did she do?" Krillin wondered.
"She improvised. She knew the Solar Flare would have the same blinding effect on her that it did with me and Jackie Chun so she borrowed Master Roshi's sunglasses, the tinted lenses allowed her to see Tien's approach and counter," Goku explained.
"Tien Shinhan!" Shen shouted as he and Chiaotzu were stunned at what happened, and with Tien now on the floor, the announcer began his count.
"Thanks Roshi, these helped," Daisuke said, handing Roshi his glasses.
"You're welcome. Quick thinking," Roshi replied.
"Watch out!" Goku shouted as Tien flipped through the air and kneed Daisuke in the temple. Grabbing Daisuke, he threw her over his shoulder and she flipped and landed on her feet.
"That was low!" Daisuke shouted, holding her head.
"This is getting old! Give up now if you know what's good for you!" Tien shouted back.
"Tien had better get it right this time. I want that mutt to suffer!" Shen thought. "If I could I'd ring your neck myself!" he then looked at Chiaotzu who shouted in fright.
"You may not like who I am Tien. But I won't surrender for you or anyone."
"Whatever," Tien replied as he took a stance and charged at Daisuke who ran towards Tien, and she jumped into the air but suddenly froze up.
"What!? I can't move," she thought as Tien punched her in the gut, sending her to the ground.
"Tien Shinhan drops Daisuke with a powerful right punch," the announcer said.
"Daisuke!" Goku shouted in worry as Daisuke struggled to her feet.
"Why you slimeball!" she shouted at Tien angrily. "What did you do to me?"
"What're you talking about? I didn't do anything except beat you," he told her as Daisuke held her stomach and glared. Shen was chuckling madly.
"I'm sorry Tien….I was only following orders," Chiaotzu thought sadly as Daisuke grunted in pain and Tien charged towards her again.
The end of the chapter
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