Chapter 9: The Student And The Master Of The Turtle School
Warm tears dripped from Tien's faces as he looked up at the smoke cloud in front of him caused by his best friend's suicide explosion. The three eyed warrior was trembling as he slowly got to his feet the human uncontrollable shock as his grief consumed him.
"Chioutzu ?" Tien called weakly knowing he wouldn't hear his friends reply.
"Come here son it's over there's nothing more you can do for him now" Master Roshi's calming voice called out from the side-lines.
Tien was in a daze as he turned to face Roshi the two arms grown from his back withdrawing back into his body as he took his first few steps back towards the others. Luckily the arm Borgo's had broken was not one of the humans actual limbs.
"Where do you think you're going you three eyes freak" The cackling voice said within the dust cloud.
Tien turned just in time to see the dust cloud disperse revelling Borgo' the Sayians armour was cracked and completely destroyed in most places the giant had come though the attack with only minor scratches and bruises. The only hint of Chioutzu left was the little hat clutched in the right paw of the Sayian.
All three eyes of the human were on the hat the last precious piece of his friend in existence in the world at that moment right there in his enemy's hands.
"Give it to me" Tien growled.
Borgo's looked from the hat to Tien and back to the hat again before replying.
"What this musky old thing? Here catch"
With a flick of his wrists the large Sayian launched the hat into the air at which point Tien shot of to catch it. However as the three eyed human stretch out his hand to grip the hat a Ki blast consumed it blasting it to ciders which fell limply onto Tien's out stretch hands.
"Hahaha oh I'm sorry I couldn't help it I thought the look on your face would be priceless and I was right" Borgo's cried out before falling into a fit of laughter.
Chioutzu…. Tien thought as he clenched his fists around the last fabrics of his friend's hat a white aura began to burst into life around the human and veins began to bulge around his body.
"I SHALL AVENGE YOU!" Tien yelled to the heavens as his eyes grew wide.
The earth began to shake slightly as rocks began to lift into air as if drawn to the human like metal to a magnate.
"Grarahhaaa" The human cried again as the white aura doubled in size and his blood began to pump round his body at twice the normal limit it could take.
Borgo's scouter was having a fit as it tried to pin point the human's power increases.
" 4,000… 5,000 …. 6,ooo and still rising" the giant Sayian exclaimed.
Tien's thumb and forefingers had joined together to created a triangle shape as he locked onto his target. Energy crackled within the shape as the human pumped every last one of his energy into the attack.
"You fool!" Roshi cried out. "You're putting all of your life force into that attack not only is that suicide but with attack that powerful directed at the Planet you can cause some serious damage or even blow it up!"
This caught the attention of the Z fighters and Sayians alike who all knew if the planet was destroyed it was game over for all of them.
"Tien you've got to calm down were all angry about what happened to Chioutzu but you got to let it go your judgement is clouded … you're going to kill us all"
Krillin's plea feel on deaf ears as Tien's being was focused solely on Borgo's who had still not moved from his spot probably due to fear. The Sayian was simple looking up at the human opened mouthed in obvious amazement at the three eyed warriors power.
"The way I see it you have two options. One you take this attack full on or two you attempt to dodge this attack which will blow up the planet either way you are going to die" Tien cried over the roar of his aura the human had obviously being driven mad by grief.
"You forgot about three copy the move you used against Slugesh . Sneak up behind you and kill you quickly before you have a chance to launch your attack" A familiar voice said behind Tien.
Before shock could even register on the three eyed warriors face a Ki ball hit his back drilling into his body before ripping out the other side. The white aura vanished and the power being charged evaporated into nothing as Tien instinctively clutched at the gaping hole in his chest.
Blood poured from the wound soaking the three eyed warrior's hands colouring them red. Crack! Borgo's back handed the human swatting him away as if he were a mere insect.
Tien was dead before he hit the floor.
~DBZ~
"Coming to you live from ZTV headquarters I am Zac Fuller and this is an emergency news flash" Zac the news anchor man said allowed before he began shuffling his papers in front of him.
"As you are all aware today a great tragedy occurred East city was completely destroyed in what authorities say was a gas explosion. However many of you the members of the public have come forward and told ZTV that you saw five UFO's heading towards the city before it's destruction and saw five who we are to presume to be alien life forms leaving the area. We were as shocked as surly you the views at home are now when we heard the news and we were quiet sceptical till one of our brave camera men filmed one of the aliens fleeing back to the ships. We must warn you the following footage you are about to watch may cause distress to those of you at home"
The TV screen switched to footage of Bardock rushing the injured Fasha back towards the space pods they had arrived in. The Sayian dodged thousands of bullets from the air planes above him before appearing in front of the camera shoot.
"Get out of my way human" Bardock roared before firing a beam from his mouth.
A blinding light was all the camera could see before it cut out.
The shot turned back to Zac in his studio as he scratched the top of his nose with a paw.
"As you can see from the footage communication between us and the Camera man were cut short we believe what caused this was the camera being destroyed by what we can only describe by a concentration of believe this energy also killed the camera man Steven Monaghan I would like to ask you the viewers to join me in a minutes silence as we think of Steven and his family and all those other souls lost today" Zac bowed his head and twiddled his thumb for a minute as the world remained silent.
"Thank you as you can tell these aliens are extremely dangerous and we advise our viewers to stay at home and only go out if only absolutely necessary. I know this is dark news for you all to take in on this sad day however we have discovered hope with us in the studio today giving ZTV an exclusive interview is Mr Yajirobe who claims to be the leader of the earth's Special Forces who have been sent out to dispatch of the aliens"
The fat samurai sat arms folded opposite the news anchor man his sword glistening in studios lights.
"Now Mr Yajirobe could you please tell us who exactly the Earth Special Forces are?"
"Well first off their not called the Earths Special Forces" Yajirobe rudely pointed out. "I told you before they are called the Z warriors"
"I'm sorry" Zac said backtracking. "Could you please tell the viewers at home why your group is called the Z warriors "
"Very well you see Zac the letter Z is the end of the alphabet and these warriors I have dispatched are the Earths last defence when all else fails, they are powerful warriors and they are all what's left between us and otherworld hence the name Z warriors"
"Very cleaver" Zac said nodding "And could you please tell us who is within the group and what your motivations are?"
"Oh we have all the best fighters ever to leave the world martial arts tournament. For example we got Krillin Semi-finalist of all but one of the three tournaments he has entered, Tien winner of the 22nd world marital arts and semi-finalist in the 23rd and finally the legendary figure of martial arts the man who in his battle in the finals of the 23rd martial arts tournament nearly retired it to the dump heap the one and only Goku Son"
Beep. Bulma turned off the TV no longer able to watch Yajirobe boasting his own ego by claiming to be the Z warrior's leader instead of fighting the alien invaders himself.
~DBAT~
Silence echoed around the landscape as Borgo's slowly flouted down to the ground before turning towards the Z fighters a large grin across his face.
"The way I see it you should actually be thanking me otherwise we would all be dead right now" Borgo's called over to the Z fighters.
"Tien was bluffing he would never have destroyed the planet" Piccolo retorted back revelling his fangs.
"Whatever, so who's next?" The Sayian asked impatiently eyeing the Z fighters up expectantly.
"I am" Krillin said aloud stepping forward his arms by his sides.
"No you don't you young wiper snappers have had all the fights so far it's time you let the more experience fighter have a turn" Master Roshi immediately retorted stepping in front of Krillin.
"Hay no way I've let too many people come in front of and 'I've watch them all die I won't let you"
"I am your teacher"
"Why don't you two wimps fight me at the same time" The third voice bellowed.
The Z fighters looked at Borgos who had his arms stretched over head boredom clear on his face. The giants headed turned to his comrade to address him.
"You don't mind do you Toma?"
The other Sayian gave a quick glance at the Z fighters before replying.
"That's fine you can have these two but I'll have the Namekian to myself remember the last ones we fought who tried to protect the inhabitancies of what we now refer to as Frieza planet 101 exceptionally powerful warriors they were" Toma stated looking directly at Piccolo.
The glance didn't go unnoticed by the Namkeian who growled angrily before responding.
"I don't care if you want to fight me I happily except the offer however I must let you know I'm not a Namkeian. I am a Demon you will do well to remember that" Piccolo yelled at the Sayian.
Toma straight face turned into a smirk before he held his head back and bellowed out laughing the Sayian even had to hold his stomach to prevent being hurt by how much he was laughing.
"Oh god the Namkeian thinks he's a demon this is brilliant" Toma cried allowed.
"Enough" Borgo's voice boomed.
Toma's expression became serious again.
"Your right these insects are responsible for killing Slugesh you better take care of your opponents quickly Borgo's I want to abstract my revenge before Bardock gets back"
At this the Giant Sayian stepped forward towards Krillin and Marster Roshi both of whom had adapted the same turtle hermit stance.
~DBZ~
Kami hung on to his stick tightly almost falling over in shock after hearing the news that he was in fact a Namkeian. The guardian of earth always knew he was an alien but now he finally knew where he came from.
"Kami are you ok? What happened?" The black genie Mr Popo asked his master.
"I'm fine Popo just fine" Kami replied smiling.
~DBAT~
"You ready Master" Krillin asked from the right of Master Roshi.
"As ready as I'll ever be" Master Roshi replied.
The two quickly fazed out of sight before appearing either side of Borgo's both of whom were ready to strike. Bang! Krillin's right foot connected with the Sayians left elbows as Roshi's right fist connected with Borgo's right elbow.
"Rahhhaaa" The Sayian roared releasing a white hot aura bursting into life around him.
The pure power generated by Borgo's was enough to fling Master Roshi away however the old turtle hermit used his hands to flip back onto his feet safely before any damage from hitting the ground could be caused to him.
As Roshi was pushed away Krillin went on the attack sending right handed jabs out towards Borgos in order to test the Sayian's guard. Borgo's chuckled at the martial artist attempts to strike him before bring his left arm back which he used to quickly back hand the Ex-monk away.
Roshi watched as Krillin skidded across the floor and realised that in order to survive a single hit from the Sayian warrior he would have to power up to his maximum. Clenching his fists tightly the old master brought his elbows to his hips as he bent his knees a white aura burst around the old man as his muscle mass increased dramatically so much so it ripped the top he was wearing apart. Now topless Master Roshi watched as Borgo's turned around.
"Is that really your maximum 1,200 units? Even Raditz could defeat you with ease" Borgo's said mockingly before raising his right arm to the sky a large Ki ball formed and hovered slightly above his hand. "This should be more than enough to destroy you"
The Sayian quickly aimed the Ki ball towards Master Roshi the latter of which had just finished powering up. "Here's your ticket to otherworld though it's a one way kind of deal"
Crack! Krillin's left foot connected with his opponents cheek knocking Borgo's off balance slightly which was enough for the blast to be fired harmlessly out of the way. With a roar the Sayian went to strike the ex-monk however his fist went through Krillins alter imagine.
Appearing at his Master side the small human looked up to address the older man next to him.
"This one isn't like the other two we've faced so far he is much more powerful I think he's even stronger than both of us put together!" Krillin exclaimed.
"That may be true Krillin but remember what I taught you there is more to winning a fight than raw power alone our techniques are just as likely to win this battle for us than his strength is for him" Master Roshi lectured his old student.
The ex-monk nodded his head at this to show he understood before dropping into a low stance waiting for the Sayian to make the next move.
Borgo's stared at his two opponent's boredom was clear on the giant Sayians face. His patience was wearing thin and in an attempt to spring his human foes into life he fired a small Ki blast in front of them which caused a small dust cloud to cover both Krillin and Marster Roshi from view.
"Come out worms" Borgo's roared.
"As you wish" Krillin yelled from within the smoke.
"Multi-form!" Both Krillin and Master Roshi then yelled in unison.
In an instant the two human fighters burst out of the smoke towards the Sayian were they threw rapid punches faster than a normal human could keep up with however Borgo's easily blocked each of the strikes effortlessly.
"What's this you're planning? To beat me by attacking me head on even though you already know that I am stronger than you are such a cunning strategy" Borgo's voice was drenched in sarcasm.
"Nope where just the distraction" Krillin said chuckling before flying up into the air followed by Master Roshi.
As the two clones flew into the air they revealed another set both of whom held their hands cupped by their sides.
"HA" They yelled throwing their hands forward.
The two blue beams went forward and struck the unsuspecting Borgo's directly in the chest pushing the Sayian several yards back before he could move his hands in a position to catch the beams.
"Ghraaahhhaaaa" The Sayian roared pushing his hands forward before taking a single step forward.
It was slow process but with each passing second the Sayian was moving closer and closer to the two firing the beam a small smile etched across his face.
"See even with all your tricks you're still nothing compared to me" Borgo's roared.
"Who said where out of tricks just yet" Master Roshi called out with a wide smile.
"Ha!" Two beams crashed into the Sayian from the right.
"Ha!" Another two beams struck the Sayian on his left side.
Pain actual pain a feeling the Sayian hadn't experienced for a long time shot up his arms as the blasts connected. With no other option available to him Borgo's crossed his arms in front of himself in an attempt to shield his body.
Boom! Smoke bellowed as the attacks met their mark clouding the Sayian from view after several moments the blue lights faded as the Krillin's and Marster Roshi's felt slightly drained after their extensive energy use.
"Raaaaahhh" The Sayian roared within the smoke which was quickly pushed aside by a large white aura.
Borgo's flew forward at break neck speeds and closed lined the two warriors directly in front of him to the ground upon which they disappeared from existence. Confusion registered on the Sayians face before two Krillin's appeared before him.
The Sayian easily blocked the human's punches and kicks with his massive arms before launching his own counter attack in the form of two basic Ki blast. The Krillins had quickly put up a block to defend themselves however it was not enough to stop them being blasted away several feet before landing on the floor were upon which one of the Krillins faded out of sight leaving only the original Krillin.
The ex-monk quickly got to his feet and entered a low stance anticipating his opponent's next attack. Borgo's walked slowly and purposely towards his smaller foe a cocky grin was spread right across the Sayian's face.
"I must say you humans do have some neat tricks and interesting abilities but that doesn't matter in the end after all your efforts you have barely even made a dent in my armour. You are simple too weak to hurt me" The Sayian chuckled as he drew even closer to the ex-monk.
A look of defiance crossed Krillins face as he looked up at the large Sayian who was slowly making progress towards him.
"You Sayian's are all the same you put so much stock in your power you never once consider you could lose to someone weaker than you. In fact you focus so much on power you have ignored one of the most skilled fighters alive on this planet and instead you focus only on the warrior with the strength closest to yours me." Krillin stated coolly before adding. "And that is how you have lost this battle"
"Thunder Shock Surprise!" Two voices yelled either side of the Sayian before lighting struck him.
Though the attack wasn't exactly powerful the electricity running though Borgo's body caused his muscles to lock out which was enough to keep the Sayian restrained to the spot.
"You gave us this opportunity you should of finished us off at the beginning when you had a chance like a true warrior however you brought your own demised by your cockiness" Krillin continued.
"Grreaahhaaa" Borgo's cried out in rage his eyes bulging in pure fury.
Krillin raised his arm above his head and laid his palm flat while he gathered Ki to his hand like he had practice on many occasions. In several seconds a small disk had formed above his hand and was buzzing rapidly ready to be launched.
"Destruto …."
Crack! Piccolo's fist connected against Toma's face sending the Sayian flying away from Krillin whom he had just been about to kill with a Ki blast.
"Oh no you don't like you said before. Your fights with me!" Piccolo said with a snarl as he launched another attack which was blocked by Toma.
"Disk"
With a roar Krillin launched the attack forward towards Borgo's the latter of which could only struggle in vain against his bonds before the disk cut right though his middle. With a thud the top half of Borgo's and his bottom half fell to the ground simultaneously.
"Barstards" The Sayian yelled at his enemy with his last breath.
~DBZ~
Kami's eyes shot open as he sensed Goku fast approaching the cheek in station in otherworld. The old Namekian gave a sigh of relief and smiled as he felt the battle on Earth below him. The fighters he had trained had done well better than he had expected of them as they had killed two and brutally injured the other. However there was a price to pay the deaths of Yamcha, Tien and Chioatzu hung heavenly on the old guardians conscious however they could all be brought back with the Dragonballs.
Even Chioatzu who could not be brought back by the earths Dragonball's had a chance of being brought back to life that is if the god of earth's suspicion of his home was correct and indeed if his home world was still intact.
Kami was brought out of his thoughts as he sensed Bardock making his way back to the battle field with no time to lose the Guardian of Earth disappeared from view as he teleported to the otherworld cheek in station leaving his stunned servant Mr Popo in his wake.
~DBAT~
Gohan turned his head away from Borgo's mutilated body as blood seeped from it turning the brown of the dirt into a crimson red. No amount of training could of prepared the boy for this blood bath though his confidence had grown considerable thanks to his training with both Piccolo and Master Roshi the young boy was still not immune to fear. He stood still unable to move fear causing him to stick to the spot as he watched the battle between his mentor Piccolo and the Sayian Toma unfold.
"I am going to make you all pay for that" Toma roared.
Crack! The Sayian's left handed upper cut connected with Piccolo's jaw sending the Namekian back several yards. Toma went to seize the advantage and rushed forward with the intention of jack hammering back to the ground however his path was blocked by both Krillin and Marster Roshi both of whom began to send a barrage of punches at the Sayian.
Toma dodge the blows with ease before slipping into Marster Roshi guard and sending a devastating right handed fist in the old man's stomach causing the latter to keel over and cough up blood before reverting back to his none muscular form and fall to the ground beaten.
The Sayian turned his attention to Krillin head butting the small human directly in his nose drawing blood an audible clicking sound informed Toma that he had broken his opponents nose.
Crack! Piccolo had extended his right arm and punched his Sayian opponent in the cheek however a strong grip caught the Namekians wrist before he was flung over Tomas shoulder and onto the ground.
Krillin smashed into the Sayian trying to land a solid blow before being knocked aside with ease by a right hook.
"Gohan….." A voice called within the boys mind as he watched the battle. " Gohan you got to help them."
The young boy turned to face the old Master his broken body lay in a heap however the old man was staying conscious by will power alone.
"But I'm afraid" Gohan said aloud to the Master as a sonic boom sounded overhead. "This isn't like training this isn't fun"
"It never is son it never is but sometimes we have to do things that aren't fun"
"Like killing someone?" Gohan replied back tears beginning to form in his eyes. "I don't want to kill anything its wrong"
Master Roshi was stunned for a moment and silence was emitted between the Master and the student while the battle over head raged on. Krillin and Piccolo were putting up a good fight against the Sayian however it was obvious that he was far superior to the two in both speed and strength and unlike the other Sayians he didn't underestimate the two and attacked furiously.
"You are so much like your father Gohan" Marster Roshi finally said causeing the still sobbing boy to look up at him. "He too doesn't like killing. Goku would never hurt a fly but he knows sometimes you have no other options other than to fight to protect the ones you love that's why he sacrificed himself for you Gohan. Why both Piccolo and Krillin are fighting now they are protecting this planet"
Gohan looked up back at the battle and watched as Krillin got back up after being battered away and re-join the battle blood glistened across the young man's face. Piccolo's fist hit out at the Sayian crashing into flesh however it caused no physical damage to his monstrous opponent.
Blood was dripping from the Namekian as he was launched away from his opponent the green man's eyes locking onto Gohan's before he stopped himself with his Ki and launched himself back at the Sayian.
Something in the Demi-Sayian mind clicked into place the Sayian's were there for him their leader who claimed to be his grandfather even said as much even offering to spare the planet if he was handed over. But instead the warriors had chosen to fight laying down their lives to protect the boy so he may live on the planet in peace to have a childhood. Yamcha, Tien and Chioutzu had all lost their lives while Gohan had looked on not doing anything to prevent it. Deep down Gohan knew he had the power to help to prevent their deaths but he didn't he was too afraid to kill to become a monster like one of them. As if reading his mind Roshi responded to Gohans thoughts.
"It is not a sin to fight for what is right as long as your heart keeps it's pure intentions you will never become the monster you fear you could be" The wise words of the master faded into nothing as the old turtle hermit lost consciousness.
Gohan looked from Marster Roshi and then to a battle his minded was clouded with thoughts. "To many people have died to protect me" As this thought entered the young boys head his fist began to clence. " Yamcha' Tien, Chioutzu even my own dad have died while I've done nothing"
"Well no more!" Gohan screamed aloud a white aura bursting around him drawing all those still fighting attention to him. "I won't let anyone else be killed for me!"
Bang! Gohans fist connected with Toma's stomach causeing the Sayian to keel over in pain a look of shock was etched across his face.
Well what do you think of that guys I hope you enjoyed it :o) I want to just take a moment to thank you all for your continued support and address a few things.
Tien wasn't actually going to blow up the earth he was just bluffing a bluff which did indeed fool the Sayians and most of the fighters but that didn't matter as Borgos was quick enough to kill Tien before he had a chance to launch the attack.
Borgo's was indeed a lot more powerful than Krillin and Marster Roshi. If he had taken the fight seriously to begin with he could of easily killed the two of them however he only took them as a serious threat when he was trapped and as such it was to late.
I know I haven't shown Piccolo fighting mush so far and I have given the human fighters their chance to shine but don't worry he still has a role to play in this story and will get his chance to shine I just wanted to use this opportunity to show off the humans abilities before the opponents facing the Z fighter become ridiculously powerful and also to do a bit of character development of Gohan.
My Girlfriend is taking me to Barcelona next week on holiday so I do not know when ill next update this but it shouldn't be too long :o).
As normal please review to tell me what you think of the story so far how I can improve and any questions you might have :o).
For those that are interested here are the power levels for this chapter.
Tien full power/life force Tri beam Cannon: 7,000
Borgo's: 6,000 (If he had allowed the Tri beam to hit him he would have died)
Krillin: 3,000
Roshi: 500
Roshi maximum: 1,200
Krillin multi form: 1,000
Roshi multi form: 400
Krillin and Roshi multi form Kamahamaha wave: 2,100 (Was only able to push Borgo's back due to him being unprepared)
Roshi Thunder Shock Surprise: 1,000 each (Only restrained Borgo's due to the electricity impact on his muscles)
Krillin Destruto Disk: N/A (It's not really a power oriented attack more like a buzz saw so I can't really think of how strong it is since it can cut though anything really and only can be stopped by someone with better telekinesis than Krillin)
Toma: Spoiler !
Piccolo: 6,000 ( Much stronger than in cannon due to sparring with Gohan who is stronger and not having to focus as much time on training him in Ki control thanks to Marster Roshi training in the Rosat) note: he could off killed all the Sayians other than Toma with ease Borgo's would have given him a little trouble but he would of won in the end.
Gohan: Spoiler !1