TITLE: A Dynasty Emerges
AUTHOR: Echo the Nymph
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Dragon Ball Z or Ronin Warriors.
Chapter 2: And Your Target is Echo
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The emperor glared at his nether spirit, red eyes blazing. "What happened in the mortal realm?"

"Son Destiny got away, Master. The Ronins have gained valuable allies in these Z senshi. Their powers are enough to create a void where our realm is. We must tread carefully."

Taulpa stared off into space, reviewing the battle in his mind. It seems that the one called Echo is the most threat to us. "Echo is your first target. Make sure that she cannot harm our realm with her abilities."

Bantamon respectfully bowed, then went to gather the other spirits. Once the most powerful ones had been identified, they began to cast a spell meant to drain all life force. It would take effect quickly and he hoped that those with the Z senshi wouldn't realize what he was doing.

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"I'm grateful that you have allowed us to stay with you." Mia declared as they cleaned the kitchen.

"Hey, it's no problem for us. We are used to having a lot of people here." Echo replied.

She only shook her head in wonder. Saiya-jins? They are from another planet? That is so hard to believe. And yet, Echo claims that she didn't know until she was nineteen. That would have been six years ago. Her gaze went back over to her new friend. Horror came over her as the saiya-jin woman doubled over in pain.

"Echo, come with me." She pulled her to a couch and lay her down. "Whatever you hear, don't obey it!" The amazon nodded, barely managing to stay conscious. The professor rushed outside to the others in the yard. "Dynasty spirits," she panted, "they're trying to kill her."

Everyone rushed back into the house. Gohan took hold of her hand, and Destiny clung to his leg, just crying. The warriors placed the Circle of Power about the family of three, blocking the effects of the spell; yet it wouldn't hold up for long. The young woman's eyes fluttered just before she woke up.

They saw Mia open the correct file, then translated it. "It seems that the Jewel of Life and the power of the Ancients are both needed to destroy the hold the Dynasty has on her. The Circle of Power just isn't enough."

Yulie, having heard the shout, came into the room. "What's going on?" he inquired with a child-like innocence. Then, he saw the amazon moan and hold her head.

"They are at it again." Her voice was soft as the pain was akin to a migrane headache.

Soon after Echo had moaned out the statement, Lady Kayura teleported into the house. "What's going on? The Circle of Power isn't going to stop them for long."

Ryo looked at the Ancient. "They're trying to kill Echo." he explained. Suddenly, the staff Kayura held gave off a sharp golden light and the jewel added its own white light to the other powers being emitted. This demolished the hold that was on the amazon.

Once the circle dissolved, the three within it were able to move about freely.

"Are you all right?" Sage inquired.

"I'm fine. I just need a little rest." she replied. Kayura informed them all of what she'd heard about the new battles.

That caused the two adult saiya-jins to look concerned. How could others know of the Star Clan when only two members were still alive? Destiny shared her parents' confused expression. This was just too much. She'd been taught to fight extra-terrestrial evils, not those of a spirit realm.

The amazon then stared off into space. What is going on? Powers are vanishing from this realm. But they aren't the powers of people. She turned to her husband. "Gohan, check the Dragon Radar."

He reached for the device, then turned it on. "What in the..." he cried.

"Well, what is going on?" Mia inquired.

"The Dragon Balls are disappearing! This isn't good!" Gohan cried.

"What are Dragon Balls?" Kento asked, voicing what was on everyone's minds.

"They are seven magical spheres that when brought together grant the one who had gathered them two wishes. Previously it had been just one, but that was before Dende became the Guardian of Chikyuu."