Dragon Balls GN: Episode Eight: The Tournament Heats Up
By Maria Cline
Vegita lay there in great pain. His Saiyan pride had taken a beating as his stomach radiate pain. "Damn it." He grunted as he tried again to sit up only to feel stabs of pain in and around his stomach.
"At least you're still alive." Bulma said as she came back in.
"Incredible. These people have titanium lined stomachs." The doctor said as he came up. "Your son and husband swallowed bombs and actually lived."
"Will they recover enough to fight?" Torakak asked as he crossed his arms.
"Perhaps." The doctor replied as he took off his glasses and wiped them. "But, they will need to avoid eating solid foods for a few hours and avoid blows to the stomach. Other than that, they will be fine."
"Thank you, doctor." Chi Chi said as she went up to Goten's and Gohan's beds. "Are you two okay?"
"I never had a tummy ache like this." Goten moaned, "This superhero stuff is harder than it looks."
"At least you got the poses down." Gohan admired as he clutched his stomach. "That man owes us big."
"I'm glad you will be okay." Pan said as she went up to Trunks. "I don't want to win the tournament by myself."
"Ha ha." Trunks gritted his teeth. "My stomach."
Vegita slowly sat up again. "When's the next rounds?"
"They're coming up." Rosemary said as she entered the room and knelt down next to Goten, "How's the stomach?"
"Hurts so bad." Goten moaned as his cell phone rang. "Hold on. Yeah? Paris, hi. Yeah, that was me. I'm going to be okay. Just a tummy ache. I'll be able to fight. Of course, I'll call you. Bye. I love you too."
"Your girlfriend?" Rosemary asked as a black like scribble appeared over her head.
"Yeah, Paris saw what happened on TV and was wondering if I was okay."
"That's sweet." The woman smiled as she walked away.
"You okay?" Krillian asked as he watched Rosemary get out of the room.
"I'm fine. Just a little tired, I guess." Rosemary lied as she stretched.
"Okay, well, you better go to the rounds. They just started the matches again."
"Sure thing, Master Krillian." Rosemary said as she flew off.
Krillian grinned to himself as he crossed his arms. "She's jealous."
After Toa Pai Pai was arrested and everything settled down, the tournament continued. The first two matches were not very important and Rosemary was just watching the matches as she prepare for her second match.
"I can't believe this." Earl moaned as he stared at the chart. He won over his first opponent fast but this was different. Torakak was a super powerful warrior who was far more powerful than his father.
"You okay, son?" Yamcha asked as he went by his son.
"Fine, Dad." Earl said as he showed the chart. "I have to fight Torakak. Who's really you-know-who."
"You'll do fine. Tora won't do anything too hard on you. He'll hold back."
"I know but Dinre did so well." Earl sighed, "I'll look like an idiot."
"You won't. Trust me on this."
"Excuse me?" Maria asked as she went forward. "Are you Yamcha? The baseball player and former Tournament Fighter?"
The older man nodded as he came forward. "Yes."
"So, what was it like to have your children fight in the Tournament for the first time?"
"I'm very excited about it. Dinre did wonderful for her first time and I'm positive that Earl will do the same."
"Are you nervous about the fights, Earl Grey?" Maria asked as she pointed the microphone at him.
"Ummm... yeah." Earl said as he turned red. "Ummm... this is live right?"
"Absolutely."
"I better get going and get ready for my fight." Earl said as he went off.
"Oh boy." Maria muttered as she turned to the camera. "This is Maria Kline of Funimation taking a break."
Earl's face went red as he sighed in relief. He hated being shown on live television. A girl with a microphone can be intimidating. That wasn't important. He needed to figure out an edge to overtake Torakak. At least, make himself look good. "Oh great." He could try some his super powerful morphs. But Torakak doesn't fear anything. Well, except for maybe needles. He went over to Yamcha and asked, "Hey, Dad. Did Torakak or Goku show any fear?"
"Besides needles?" Yamcha frowned, "The only other time that I see Torakak or Goku scared was..." Yamcha grinned as he leaned forward. "Here, let me whisper it to you." Yamcha whispered into his son's ear and Earl's eyes bulged. "He's afraid of that?!"
"You'll be surprised what you see." Yamcha advised.
"Okay, I got another idea to use." Earl said as he grinned, "If it works, I might make myself look good."
*****
Meanwhile, Majunor was eating some cake as Uubu came to him. "Hello, Majunor." He said as he sat down.
"Hey, Uubu. Feeling better?"
"Yes, you must understand that my stomach is more... versatile due to my abilities." Uubu said as he sat beside him. **So, may I ask you something?**
**Shoot.**
**Why were you able to remember what you were before this life so early?**
Majunor frowned and tilted his head. **Don't know. I figured it was because of my previous merges and memory alterations.**
**I don't believe that. My previous incarnations lived much longer than Piccolo and they had merged with more minds and powers than you did. Is there another reason?**
Majunor sighed as he took a sip of milk. **Well, you were content in this life. I wasn't. You had a family that cared for you and loved you.** "I don't." Majunor said as he gazed up. "When I was a baby, I was abandoned in the woods. The Ocha Dojo founded me and raised me. They founded a small bracelet that said 'Majunor' on it. I had always been considered different than the others. I was stronger and I can do more than kids twice my age. But, I was alone. I didn't have Goku or Gohan or anyone." He focused again. **I started meditations constantly. I prayed to have some other memories. To have some other life. I wanted to have someone I can relate to. That was when I had visions of Piccolo.**
**I understand. Piccolo had always been a loner. He was an outsider and he can cope better than he.** Uubu said telepathically to avoid the curious gaze of the reporter woman.
**I guess.**
Uubu nodded finally. **I understand. As Uubu, I was to a degree content with my life but I needed Buu's memories so I gained them. You needed Piccolo's memories to gain some feeling of family.**
Majunor sighed as he looked down. **Damn it, why do you have to be so... observant?**
"That is the way, my friend." Uubu said as he patted the boy on the shoulder. "You must accept Majunor fully into your life. Did you try to find your family?"
"Nah, they're gone. My father abandoned me and I can't remember anything else. It all happened before I regained my memories." "Perhaps, you should try again." Uubu said as he got up, "Remember, in order to be truly strong, you must balance both selves for your greatest power, many fighters did that and did well. Master Goku, myself, and Gohan. I must go and see Mr. Satan. Remember what I said." He walked away leaving an old boy behind.
*****
"And now, in this corner, the son of the great Yamcha! The older brother of Dinre, the runner-up in our Kids Division. The bold Earl Grey!" The Announcer said as Earl came out smiling and waving at the crowd.
"And in this corner, the big green man himself! He who had conquered the needle fear..." Torakak nearly fell over at the remark. "Torakak!"
Torakak nodded and waved at the crowd.
"You know the rules." The Announcer said as he got back. "Fight!"
Earl and Torakak regarded each other as they powered up. "I won't go too easy on you." Torakak said as he grinned excited. Earl had been training more or less by himself. He still trains with King Kai but he trains everywhere.
"Go Earl!" Bra cheered out as Vegita scowled.
"He'll lose anyway." He said as he folded his arms.
"So?! He'll be good no matter what!" Bra yelled out again.
"You can do it!" Rosemary cheered as Earl smiled at the two women. Rosemary had been kind to him and Earl liked her but more like a friend. Like Earl, Rosemary was new to the fighting game and she knew exactly what it was like.
"Thanks, Bra! Rosemary" Earl shouted as he waved to the two.
"Let's fight." Torakak said as he get into position.
"Okay, just wait a second." Earl said as his body glowed.
"It looks like Earl is charging up for some attack." The Announcer said.
Way up on a tiny planet, far into the Next Dimention, King Kai watched amazed at his latest student's power. "Hmmm... he's getting ready to morph. But into what?"
Earl smiled as a poof of smoke overcame him as he shouted, "PRESTO!"
The smoke cleared and there was silence.
"No way." Trunks muttered as he clutched Pan's hand.
Pan's eyes bulged. "What th-?!"
Goten and Gohan jumped to their feet, forgetting about their stomachs. "Hey!" Chi Chi fought off the urge to scream as Bulma sat back and Vegita smirked.
Yamcha laughed as Lunch and Dinre gazed oddly at them.
High above the world, King Kai fell over in shock. "Whoa!" He muttered, "What a plan!"
The Announcer scratched his head confused. "It appears that Earl had taken a different form." "No kidding, Sherlock." Majunor muttered as he crossed his arms.
"Whoa." Rosemary breathed out as Earl stood there.
Earl had shrunk a few inches and became a woman with long dark hair and matching dark eyes. He (or she) was dressed in a purple Japanese with his hair in a bun.
"He... um... she looks just like Pan!" Rosemary exclaimed as her heart pounded.
"No." Krillian said as he gulped. "Earl just made himself look just like Chi Chi. Back from the Cell games." "The resemblance." 18 muttered, "I nearly forgotten how young Chi Chi looked." "Oh shit." Torakak muttered as Earl attacked.
"Hiya!" Earl screamed out as he lashed out.
Torakak blocked off the punches with fear in his eyes. "Awww... man." He muttered as he flew up.
Earl followed and asked, "What's wrong, scared?"
"Looks like another fighter had found this frightening demon's weakness." The Announcer said confused, "But why a human girl, I don't understand." "It's an inside thing." Torakak explained as he gulped. Earl looked like the young Chi Chi. He even sounded and to a degree smelled like her. How was it possible? Could this man's shapeshifting power be that powerful?
"Can't you fight back, dear?" Earl asked in a very Chi Chi way.
"Kill that bastard!" The real Chi Chi screamed out as she waved a gun around wildly. "Get that impostor!"
Maria appeared in front of her with her microphone. "Amazing! I just had it on good authority that Earl Grey had taken form of a young version of a former Tournament fighter, the mother of Gohan and Goten, and grandmother to Pan Briefs, Chi Chi." "Get that thing away from me!" Chi Chi screamed as she whipped out a machine gun. Maria screamed and ran off.
"That's better." Chi Chi said as she put away the gun.
Meanwhile, Earl was busy attacking the Namekian who was still blocking off the blows. Torakak couldn't believe his luck. Every opponent, despite his power weakness, had founded other ways to fight him. The first one nearly outscared him and this one is using a different way.
"Don't do that." Torakak said as he started punching back lightly. "Chi Chi is very mad at you." "All fair in love and battles." Earl said as he focused his power and a bright red ki flared around him. "Kioken attack!"
"What?!" Vegita exclaimed as he watched the boy's ki sky rocketed.
"Wow. He can do a Kioken." Bra giggled, "Show no mercy!" She crowed.
Earl smiled through Chi Chi's face. "Ready to give up?"
"Not on your life." Torakak growled as he lunged forward. Earl dodged the attack and transformed back to normal.
"Don't think I don't have more cards up my sleeve." Earl said as he flew to an open area and his entire body glowed. "I've picked this up in my training." He glanced around and then yelled out, "PRESTO!!!"
A poof of smoke overcame Earl and he shrunk down to transform into a monkey.
"Ohh aaah ah." Earl said as he began to lumber around as everyone including Torakak face faulted.
"Huh?" Torakak asked as Earl now as Bubbles just danced around. "Earl?"
"Ooh ah." Earl grunted as he jumped right into Torakak's arms.
"Ummm..."
The audience glanced at the confused Announcer. "Apparently, Earl had lost his mind." He said.
"Don't be too sure." Yamcha muttered under his breath.
The monkey grinned as he glowed again. Torakak's eyes widened as another giant poof of smoke engulfed the man and a second later everyone fell over in shock. The Announcer and Maria screamed as the two went behind a wall. Vegita gasped and growled. Goten and Gohan gulp as they gazed up. Pan gasped as Chi Chi looked over at Yamcha who was applauding.
"Incredible!" The Announcer screamed out as he got up. "Earl Grey had just transformed into a giant monkey and Torakak is crushed." The giant monkey laughed as he got up. Torakak was lying there in an imprint of his own body.
"THAT'S NOT FAIR!!!" Vegita bellowed as Bra and everyone else tried to hold him down. "NO HUMAN SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO TRANSFORM LIKE THAT!!!"
"Daddy... everyone thinks we're human." Bra warned as she glanced at Earl who was standing there.
"Incredible." Maria muttered, "Earl had transformed into a giant monkey." "Yes, the only other fighter in the history of the tournament that had done such a thing is the Legendary Goku." The Announcer said as Torakak slowly and painfully got up.
"My body." Torakak moaned as he glared up. "Ouch." "Give up." Earl roared as he morphed back to normal and began to beat on the Namekian.
"What a fight!" The Announcer yelled out, "Earl managed to beat Torakak to a pulp! What a match!" "Not done yet." Torakak said as he began to block off the punches. Every muscle in his body screamed in pain as he moved. But, Earl was much weaker than Torakak. For three punchs Earl landed on the Namekian, Torakak landed one strong punch.
"I don't believe it." Gohan muttered as he watched the match. "Earl is doing much better than I thought." "He might actually win." Bra whispered shocked. "GO EARL!!!" "Get him, son!" Yamcha cheered out as Lunch and Dinre cheered him on.
"Go kick him to the Next Dimention!" Lunch screamed.
"Yeah!" Dinre applauded.
"Don't let him beat you, Kakarot!" Vegita boomed, "I'm the only one who gets to defeat you!"
Earl and Torakak jumped back panting hard.
"You're tougher than I thought." Torakak complimented.
"I trained hard." Earl replied as he focused again.
Torakak leaned back in anticipation for another shape shift.
"PRESTO!!!" Earl boomed as a pair of Ki disks flew out of his hands and sliced through Torakak's arm. The Namekian screamed in pain as the arm fell off. The crowd moaned as a few looked away.
"It appears that Torakak lost his arm." The Announcer said as he fought the urge not to throw up.
"Censor!" Maria yelled out to her cell phone. "Little kids are watching this right now!" "I lost my arm." Torakak muttered as he stared at his stub. **This is stupid. Earl shouldn't have beaten me like this. I won't lose. Wait a second.** He focused as Earl watched waiting for Torakak to regain his lost arm.
"Take this!" Torakak yelled out as a red Ki flaired around him. "KIOKEN ATTACK TIMES TWENTY!!!" He yelled out as his arm stretched out to Earl and shoved him out of the ring.
Earl shocked at the attack was flung out of the ring. He landed with a thud and Torakak retracted his arm and went down on his knees.
"The winner is Torakak! But let's give a hand to these two warriors!" The Announcer said as the audience applauded with Earl's family and Bra cheering the loudest.
Earl got up and waved at everyone. "You did good." Torakak said as he extend his hand. The man shook it and at that moment, there was a feeling of respect to the human.
"Way to go, son!" Yamcha yelled out as Torakak regrew his missing arm.
"I lost." Earl said as he stared down.
"So?" Krillian said as he and every other person came to the two warriors. "Look, you did great for your first time. Especially since Torakak is way more experienced than you."
"Yeah, you're the first human who did that much damage on me in years." Torakak agreed, "I kinda underestimate you. Sorry." "That's okay." Earl laughed as he leaned against his father. "I'm worn out." "Me too." Torakak agreed.
"Earl!" Bra ran up and hugged the man. "You did awesome! How did you turn into a Oozaru?"
"Just shapeshifting." Earl replied as he watched Chi Chi went up to him.
"Mr. Earl Grey," Chi Chi said in a cold voice that made everyone cringe, "if you dare to use _my_ face again, I will kill you."
Earl nodded as he stepped back. "Yes, Ma'am."
"Good."
Vegita growled as he went up to the man. "You are lucky, you are defeated, boy." Vegita said as he grabbed Earl's arm. "Because, if we fight each other, I will beat you up to the point, you will need the Dragon Balls just to have your face back." "Daddy!" Bra screamed as she grabbed Vegita's arm. "It's just shapeshifting. Chill out!" She looked right into her father's eyes and made her lip trembled.
Vegita's face soften. Bra had this ability to melt her father's heart like a blazing sun on an ice cube. He glanced at Earl again and scowled. "Very well." He let go and walked away.
"How does she do that?" Torakak said as he shook his head in amazement.
"Yeah." Earl agreed.
"It's a gift." Bra said as she winked at the man.
Earl turned beet red as he looked down. "Thanks."
"Come on, son." Yamcha said as he put his arm around his son's shoulder, "Let's get you healed up." "I need to go too." Torakak said as the group went to the recovery room.
*****
Next up, it was Choutsu vs. Seventeen. Choutsu was pacing again as Tien watched him.
"Don't be so nervous, Choutsu." Tien commented.
"I can't help it, Tien. Seventeen is very powerful." "So was Torakak and Earl beat him good." Tien said, "Just do the techniques we did and you'll do fine."
"I guess." Choutsu said as he go to the ring.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! In this corner, a fighter who returned after many years of retirement... Choutsu!"
Choutsu came out and everyone applauded and cheered.
"And in this corner, a newcomer and twin brother of Eighteen! Seventeen!"
Seventeen came forward and bowed.
"Okay, let's get it on!"
Choutsu powered up and focused on his hands.
Seventeen's head ached as his left hand took a life of its own and began to pound on his head. "No." He moaned as he tried to control his hand.
Flashbacks of him being controlled by Dr. Gero over nine years ago came to him. Images of him, as Super 17 overwhelmed him.
Choutsu looked on in confusion as Seventeen kept on getting hit. He wasn't putting any resistance at all.
Seventeen looked over at his beloved sister, Eighteen. He killed her. He killed her and her family. He was controlled at the time. But it didn't make things easier. The pain of seeing his family dead echoed in his being. "NO!!!" Seventeen screamed out as he flew out at the small fighter with rage and anger that was built up. The guilt of being controlled. The guilt of being a murderer. The guilt of sending Goku straight to Hell. "STOP CONTROLLING ME!!!" He roared out as he lashed out his right hand at Choutsu.
At that moment, everything seemed to go in slow motion. Tien's jaw dropped as his best friend was flung out of the ring like a rag doll. "No!"
Eighteen and Krillian held their breathes as Seventeen fell to the ground. "What?" He whispered as he stared at Choutsu who crashed into the wall. "No, I didn't want to. No." "Uhh... the winner is Seventeen! Quick! Get him some medical assistance!"
Tien ran over to the fighter and picked him up. "You fucking cyborg! I swear if it weren't for the fact that I can't kill, you would be dead right now!"
"Tien!" Yamcha said as he grabbed Tien's arm. "Don't. Please. Choutsu will be okay."
Tien glanced over at Rosemary who got out a senzu bean and gave it to the smaller fighter. After shoving it down his throat, Choutsu woke up. "Rosemary?" Choutsu asked.
"You'll be okay." Rosemary said as she gave the Announcer a thumbs up.
"He is okay!" The Announcer said as the audience applauded.
Maria ran up to Rosemary and Choutsu. "Excuse me. But, what did you give this fighter?"
"Ummm... er...." Rosemary stumbled.
"It's a rare medicine." Torakak explained with a serious face. "We got something that can help heal wounds. Unfortunately, it causes that person to feel weak and it's rare and that should be used only on an emergency basis."
"Has this been used before in the tournament?" Maria asked.
"Yeah, but it was many years ago. When Videl was very badly hurt and needed care." Torakak explained, "That medicine saved her life." "There had been rumors about this medicine being used on a regular basis. Is it addictive?"
"Huh?" Torakak asked, "No! It's 100 percent natural! It's not addictive!"
"Let's not overreact." Videl said as she smiled at the cameraman and the reporter. "Okay?"
"Well...okay." Maria said as she walked away. "This is Maria Kline of Funimation taking a break."
*****
Choutsu sat there as Tien was looking him over. "I'm glad you're okay, Choutsu." Tien said as he looked over the small fighter.
"Me too, Tien." Choutsu said as he sipped some tea.
"It's my fault. I should've realized how dangerous it is."
"Don't." Choutsu said as he held up his hand, "I wanted to fight again. I didn't want to sit on the sidelines like I had before." "But I don't want you to die." Tien said as he remembered an exhausted Choutsu exploding in a desperate hope to kill the Saiyan Nappa. "I can't." "We've been over this, Tien." Choutsu said as he stared up at Tien's eyes. "We're in this together. The enemy is going to come in less than two years. I want to help out. Like you do."
Tien sighed as he shook his head. "Choutsu, I don't know if I can stand losing you again. I lost you twice. I can't... I won't lose you again." "You won't. I wanna fight. If we're going to die, we're going to do it together." "We won't die." The two stare at each other before embracing in a hug.
*****
Seventeen stood there in shock. "What have I done?" He asked himself.
"Are you okay?" Eighteen asked as she came up.
"I'm fine." Seventeen grumbled as he lay his head on the table. "Just a little worn out." "That's the way Choutsu's power worked. Even after a person breaks control, he or she would feel sick." Eighteen paused as she glanced at the cyborg. "Other than that, how do you feel?"
"Still awful." Seventeen muttered, "I'm sorry for killing you." "That was long past, brother. Besides, you weren't in control."
"I should've fought harder, Eighteen! I killed you! I killed Krillian! I even killed Marron!" Seventeen screamed, "I even sent Goku to Hell! Literally!" "Excuse me?" Maria asked as she went up, "Did you say that you killed Goku?"
"SHUT UP!!!" The two androids screamed as Maria ran off.
"Damn reporters." Eighteen muttered, "Anyway, don't beat yourself up on it. I forgive you. Krillian forgive you. Marron forgive you. Even Goku forgive you." "I guess. I do. I just didn't want to lose control again." "Oh, my little brother." Eighteen moaned as she embraced her brother in a hug. "It's okay. Besides, we may need you help against Gakidou." "Gakidou?"
"He's an immortal alien that is coming here in one and a half years. He's destructive, deadly, and have his own set of Dragon Balls." "I see. I'll come. After I win the Tournament." "We'll see about that." Eighteen laughed.
*****
"This is the third set of matches!" The Announcer said as he went on the ring. "So, far it had been one battle after another.
Rosemary flexed her muscles as she came on the ring. Like her previous opponents, Simon had a very weak ki. "In this corner, his smile makes hearts melt. His hands are lightning fast. He is the handsome and polite... Simon!"
Simon came out and at once, every woman swooned, even the married ones. At the audience, the Z gang watched. They didn't watch the matches Simon was in because they were busy.
"Oh my god." Bulma muttered, "He's so handsome." "*sigh* Bummer, I'm married." Pan said as she stared dreamily.
"His face is so perfect." Bulma muttered.
"Look at that body." Earl said as the men glanced at him.
"Earl? Snap out of it!" Yamcha ordered.
"Huh?!" Earl shook his head. "Uhhh... did I say it out loud?"
The group nodded.
"Oops." The Announcer read from his card. "And in this corner, she is the woman who knows no fear. She is strong and invincible. With the destiny to rule the Earth... huh? Who wrote this?"
Rosemary sighed as she glanced at her father who was ducking out of sight. "Oh, Daddy." "*Ahem* anyway, she is Rosemary!"
Rosemary got out on the ring and as usual the crowd cheered.
She stood in front of the man and gasped. How can she hit a man who look so... handsome?
"Fight!" The Announcer said as he stepped back.
The two stared at each other. "Are you going to hit me, Rosemary?" Simon asked in a soft tremor that made Rosemary's heart pounded.
"I... can't." She muttered as her cheeks turned red.
"Relax!" Torakak yelled out, "Just let him hit you!"
"Right." Rosemary said as she went into defense pose.
"Ha!" Simon yelled out as he lash out a massive punch. Rosemary stood there defiantly as everyone except for those who knew her true power held their breathes. The punch rolled off as Simon stood there stunned. "How?"
"Lots of exercise. Healthy foods." Rosemary replied, **And a good amount of ki training.**
"What a challenge." Simon muttered as he stepped back. "Okay, time for my most powerful attack."
"Go ahead." Rosemary said as she put both hands on her hips.
Simon yelled out, "SUPER POWERFUL SATAN PUNCH!!!" He cried out as he punched Rosemary right in the jaw.
There was a loud thud as Simon jumped passed her with his fist on her jaw. A look of pain crossed his face as he landed on the ground. "OUCH!!!" He screamed out as he held his hand. "That's impossible! That was one of Mr. Satan's most powerful moves!" "Maybe... you did it wrong." Rosemary said as she smiled. She didn't feel a thing. "You... you're not human!" Simon yelled out as he ran off.
"I'm a blue elf." She said as the Announcer yelled out.
"That was amazing! She didn't even raise a fist at him! She is the winner! Rosemary is the finalist for the final round!" The Announcer exclaimed as everyone cheered out for the woman.
Rosemary blushed as she bowed.
"Looks like one of us will be fighting her." Torakak said to Seventeen.
"True." Seventeen agreed.
*****
It was dark as a bright light flashed in the sky. A small craft landed on the ground only a few feet from the Kurin Tower.
Uupa, the guardian of the lands around the Kurin Tower ran up and saw a man laying inside of a strange looking craft. He was beaten up with tears on his clothes. He had long purple hair and a goatee and on his jacket was a worn Capsule Corps patch. The man opened his ice blue eyes and glanced over at the Indian.
"Help me." He muttered as he collapsed.
*****
Hello! Torakak here again! Things are getting real interesting now! It's me vs. Seventeen and after that... Rosemary vs... who could it be? Also, who is the strange man in the craft? And why is he so familiar?
Next up...
The Final Rounds!
By Maria Cline
Vegita lay there in great pain. His Saiyan pride had taken a beating as his stomach radiate pain. "Damn it." He grunted as he tried again to sit up only to feel stabs of pain in and around his stomach.
"At least you're still alive." Bulma said as she came back in.
"Incredible. These people have titanium lined stomachs." The doctor said as he came up. "Your son and husband swallowed bombs and actually lived."
"Will they recover enough to fight?" Torakak asked as he crossed his arms.
"Perhaps." The doctor replied as he took off his glasses and wiped them. "But, they will need to avoid eating solid foods for a few hours and avoid blows to the stomach. Other than that, they will be fine."
"Thank you, doctor." Chi Chi said as she went up to Goten's and Gohan's beds. "Are you two okay?"
"I never had a tummy ache like this." Goten moaned, "This superhero stuff is harder than it looks."
"At least you got the poses down." Gohan admired as he clutched his stomach. "That man owes us big."
"I'm glad you will be okay." Pan said as she went up to Trunks. "I don't want to win the tournament by myself."
"Ha ha." Trunks gritted his teeth. "My stomach."
Vegita slowly sat up again. "When's the next rounds?"
"They're coming up." Rosemary said as she entered the room and knelt down next to Goten, "How's the stomach?"
"Hurts so bad." Goten moaned as his cell phone rang. "Hold on. Yeah? Paris, hi. Yeah, that was me. I'm going to be okay. Just a tummy ache. I'll be able to fight. Of course, I'll call you. Bye. I love you too."
"Your girlfriend?" Rosemary asked as a black like scribble appeared over her head.
"Yeah, Paris saw what happened on TV and was wondering if I was okay."
"That's sweet." The woman smiled as she walked away.
"You okay?" Krillian asked as he watched Rosemary get out of the room.
"I'm fine. Just a little tired, I guess." Rosemary lied as she stretched.
"Okay, well, you better go to the rounds. They just started the matches again."
"Sure thing, Master Krillian." Rosemary said as she flew off.
Krillian grinned to himself as he crossed his arms. "She's jealous."
After Toa Pai Pai was arrested and everything settled down, the tournament continued. The first two matches were not very important and Rosemary was just watching the matches as she prepare for her second match.
"I can't believe this." Earl moaned as he stared at the chart. He won over his first opponent fast but this was different. Torakak was a super powerful warrior who was far more powerful than his father.
"You okay, son?" Yamcha asked as he went by his son.
"Fine, Dad." Earl said as he showed the chart. "I have to fight Torakak. Who's really you-know-who."
"You'll do fine. Tora won't do anything too hard on you. He'll hold back."
"I know but Dinre did so well." Earl sighed, "I'll look like an idiot."
"You won't. Trust me on this."
"Excuse me?" Maria asked as she went forward. "Are you Yamcha? The baseball player and former Tournament Fighter?"
The older man nodded as he came forward. "Yes."
"So, what was it like to have your children fight in the Tournament for the first time?"
"I'm very excited about it. Dinre did wonderful for her first time and I'm positive that Earl will do the same."
"Are you nervous about the fights, Earl Grey?" Maria asked as she pointed the microphone at him.
"Ummm... yeah." Earl said as he turned red. "Ummm... this is live right?"
"Absolutely."
"I better get going and get ready for my fight." Earl said as he went off.
"Oh boy." Maria muttered as she turned to the camera. "This is Maria Kline of Funimation taking a break."
Earl's face went red as he sighed in relief. He hated being shown on live television. A girl with a microphone can be intimidating. That wasn't important. He needed to figure out an edge to overtake Torakak. At least, make himself look good. "Oh great." He could try some his super powerful morphs. But Torakak doesn't fear anything. Well, except for maybe needles. He went over to Yamcha and asked, "Hey, Dad. Did Torakak or Goku show any fear?"
"Besides needles?" Yamcha frowned, "The only other time that I see Torakak or Goku scared was..." Yamcha grinned as he leaned forward. "Here, let me whisper it to you." Yamcha whispered into his son's ear and Earl's eyes bulged. "He's afraid of that?!"
"You'll be surprised what you see." Yamcha advised.
"Okay, I got another idea to use." Earl said as he grinned, "If it works, I might make myself look good."
*****
Meanwhile, Majunor was eating some cake as Uubu came to him. "Hello, Majunor." He said as he sat down.
"Hey, Uubu. Feeling better?"
"Yes, you must understand that my stomach is more... versatile due to my abilities." Uubu said as he sat beside him. **So, may I ask you something?**
**Shoot.**
**Why were you able to remember what you were before this life so early?**
Majunor frowned and tilted his head. **Don't know. I figured it was because of my previous merges and memory alterations.**
**I don't believe that. My previous incarnations lived much longer than Piccolo and they had merged with more minds and powers than you did. Is there another reason?**
Majunor sighed as he took a sip of milk. **Well, you were content in this life. I wasn't. You had a family that cared for you and loved you.** "I don't." Majunor said as he gazed up. "When I was a baby, I was abandoned in the woods. The Ocha Dojo founded me and raised me. They founded a small bracelet that said 'Majunor' on it. I had always been considered different than the others. I was stronger and I can do more than kids twice my age. But, I was alone. I didn't have Goku or Gohan or anyone." He focused again. **I started meditations constantly. I prayed to have some other memories. To have some other life. I wanted to have someone I can relate to. That was when I had visions of Piccolo.**
**I understand. Piccolo had always been a loner. He was an outsider and he can cope better than he.** Uubu said telepathically to avoid the curious gaze of the reporter woman.
**I guess.**
Uubu nodded finally. **I understand. As Uubu, I was to a degree content with my life but I needed Buu's memories so I gained them. You needed Piccolo's memories to gain some feeling of family.**
Majunor sighed as he looked down. **Damn it, why do you have to be so... observant?**
"That is the way, my friend." Uubu said as he patted the boy on the shoulder. "You must accept Majunor fully into your life. Did you try to find your family?"
"Nah, they're gone. My father abandoned me and I can't remember anything else. It all happened before I regained my memories." "Perhaps, you should try again." Uubu said as he got up, "Remember, in order to be truly strong, you must balance both selves for your greatest power, many fighters did that and did well. Master Goku, myself, and Gohan. I must go and see Mr. Satan. Remember what I said." He walked away leaving an old boy behind.
*****
"And now, in this corner, the son of the great Yamcha! The older brother of Dinre, the runner-up in our Kids Division. The bold Earl Grey!" The Announcer said as Earl came out smiling and waving at the crowd.
"And in this corner, the big green man himself! He who had conquered the needle fear..." Torakak nearly fell over at the remark. "Torakak!"
Torakak nodded and waved at the crowd.
"You know the rules." The Announcer said as he got back. "Fight!"
Earl and Torakak regarded each other as they powered up. "I won't go too easy on you." Torakak said as he grinned excited. Earl had been training more or less by himself. He still trains with King Kai but he trains everywhere.
"Go Earl!" Bra cheered out as Vegita scowled.
"He'll lose anyway." He said as he folded his arms.
"So?! He'll be good no matter what!" Bra yelled out again.
"You can do it!" Rosemary cheered as Earl smiled at the two women. Rosemary had been kind to him and Earl liked her but more like a friend. Like Earl, Rosemary was new to the fighting game and she knew exactly what it was like.
"Thanks, Bra! Rosemary" Earl shouted as he waved to the two.
"Let's fight." Torakak said as he get into position.
"Okay, just wait a second." Earl said as his body glowed.
"It looks like Earl is charging up for some attack." The Announcer said.
Way up on a tiny planet, far into the Next Dimention, King Kai watched amazed at his latest student's power. "Hmmm... he's getting ready to morph. But into what?"
Earl smiled as a poof of smoke overcame him as he shouted, "PRESTO!"
The smoke cleared and there was silence.
"No way." Trunks muttered as he clutched Pan's hand.
Pan's eyes bulged. "What th-?!"
Goten and Gohan jumped to their feet, forgetting about their stomachs. "Hey!" Chi Chi fought off the urge to scream as Bulma sat back and Vegita smirked.
Yamcha laughed as Lunch and Dinre gazed oddly at them.
High above the world, King Kai fell over in shock. "Whoa!" He muttered, "What a plan!"
The Announcer scratched his head confused. "It appears that Earl had taken a different form." "No kidding, Sherlock." Majunor muttered as he crossed his arms.
"Whoa." Rosemary breathed out as Earl stood there.
Earl had shrunk a few inches and became a woman with long dark hair and matching dark eyes. He (or she) was dressed in a purple Japanese with his hair in a bun.
"He... um... she looks just like Pan!" Rosemary exclaimed as her heart pounded.
"No." Krillian said as he gulped. "Earl just made himself look just like Chi Chi. Back from the Cell games." "The resemblance." 18 muttered, "I nearly forgotten how young Chi Chi looked." "Oh shit." Torakak muttered as Earl attacked.
"Hiya!" Earl screamed out as he lashed out.
Torakak blocked off the punches with fear in his eyes. "Awww... man." He muttered as he flew up.
Earl followed and asked, "What's wrong, scared?"
"Looks like another fighter had found this frightening demon's weakness." The Announcer said confused, "But why a human girl, I don't understand." "It's an inside thing." Torakak explained as he gulped. Earl looked like the young Chi Chi. He even sounded and to a degree smelled like her. How was it possible? Could this man's shapeshifting power be that powerful?
"Can't you fight back, dear?" Earl asked in a very Chi Chi way.
"Kill that bastard!" The real Chi Chi screamed out as she waved a gun around wildly. "Get that impostor!"
Maria appeared in front of her with her microphone. "Amazing! I just had it on good authority that Earl Grey had taken form of a young version of a former Tournament fighter, the mother of Gohan and Goten, and grandmother to Pan Briefs, Chi Chi." "Get that thing away from me!" Chi Chi screamed as she whipped out a machine gun. Maria screamed and ran off.
"That's better." Chi Chi said as she put away the gun.
Meanwhile, Earl was busy attacking the Namekian who was still blocking off the blows. Torakak couldn't believe his luck. Every opponent, despite his power weakness, had founded other ways to fight him. The first one nearly outscared him and this one is using a different way.
"Don't do that." Torakak said as he started punching back lightly. "Chi Chi is very mad at you." "All fair in love and battles." Earl said as he focused his power and a bright red ki flared around him. "Kioken attack!"
"What?!" Vegita exclaimed as he watched the boy's ki sky rocketed.
"Wow. He can do a Kioken." Bra giggled, "Show no mercy!" She crowed.
Earl smiled through Chi Chi's face. "Ready to give up?"
"Not on your life." Torakak growled as he lunged forward. Earl dodged the attack and transformed back to normal.
"Don't think I don't have more cards up my sleeve." Earl said as he flew to an open area and his entire body glowed. "I've picked this up in my training." He glanced around and then yelled out, "PRESTO!!!"
A poof of smoke overcame Earl and he shrunk down to transform into a monkey.
"Ohh aaah ah." Earl said as he began to lumber around as everyone including Torakak face faulted.
"Huh?" Torakak asked as Earl now as Bubbles just danced around. "Earl?"
"Ooh ah." Earl grunted as he jumped right into Torakak's arms.
"Ummm..."
The audience glanced at the confused Announcer. "Apparently, Earl had lost his mind." He said.
"Don't be too sure." Yamcha muttered under his breath.
The monkey grinned as he glowed again. Torakak's eyes widened as another giant poof of smoke engulfed the man and a second later everyone fell over in shock. The Announcer and Maria screamed as the two went behind a wall. Vegita gasped and growled. Goten and Gohan gulp as they gazed up. Pan gasped as Chi Chi looked over at Yamcha who was applauding.
"Incredible!" The Announcer screamed out as he got up. "Earl Grey had just transformed into a giant monkey and Torakak is crushed." The giant monkey laughed as he got up. Torakak was lying there in an imprint of his own body.
"THAT'S NOT FAIR!!!" Vegita bellowed as Bra and everyone else tried to hold him down. "NO HUMAN SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO TRANSFORM LIKE THAT!!!"
"Daddy... everyone thinks we're human." Bra warned as she glanced at Earl who was standing there.
"Incredible." Maria muttered, "Earl had transformed into a giant monkey." "Yes, the only other fighter in the history of the tournament that had done such a thing is the Legendary Goku." The Announcer said as Torakak slowly and painfully got up.
"My body." Torakak moaned as he glared up. "Ouch." "Give up." Earl roared as he morphed back to normal and began to beat on the Namekian.
"What a fight!" The Announcer yelled out, "Earl managed to beat Torakak to a pulp! What a match!" "Not done yet." Torakak said as he began to block off the punches. Every muscle in his body screamed in pain as he moved. But, Earl was much weaker than Torakak. For three punchs Earl landed on the Namekian, Torakak landed one strong punch.
"I don't believe it." Gohan muttered as he watched the match. "Earl is doing much better than I thought." "He might actually win." Bra whispered shocked. "GO EARL!!!" "Get him, son!" Yamcha cheered out as Lunch and Dinre cheered him on.
"Go kick him to the Next Dimention!" Lunch screamed.
"Yeah!" Dinre applauded.
"Don't let him beat you, Kakarot!" Vegita boomed, "I'm the only one who gets to defeat you!"
Earl and Torakak jumped back panting hard.
"You're tougher than I thought." Torakak complimented.
"I trained hard." Earl replied as he focused again.
Torakak leaned back in anticipation for another shape shift.
"PRESTO!!!" Earl boomed as a pair of Ki disks flew out of his hands and sliced through Torakak's arm. The Namekian screamed in pain as the arm fell off. The crowd moaned as a few looked away.
"It appears that Torakak lost his arm." The Announcer said as he fought the urge not to throw up.
"Censor!" Maria yelled out to her cell phone. "Little kids are watching this right now!" "I lost my arm." Torakak muttered as he stared at his stub. **This is stupid. Earl shouldn't have beaten me like this. I won't lose. Wait a second.** He focused as Earl watched waiting for Torakak to regain his lost arm.
"Take this!" Torakak yelled out as a red Ki flaired around him. "KIOKEN ATTACK TIMES TWENTY!!!" He yelled out as his arm stretched out to Earl and shoved him out of the ring.
Earl shocked at the attack was flung out of the ring. He landed with a thud and Torakak retracted his arm and went down on his knees.
"The winner is Torakak! But let's give a hand to these two warriors!" The Announcer said as the audience applauded with Earl's family and Bra cheering the loudest.
Earl got up and waved at everyone. "You did good." Torakak said as he extend his hand. The man shook it and at that moment, there was a feeling of respect to the human.
"Way to go, son!" Yamcha yelled out as Torakak regrew his missing arm.
"I lost." Earl said as he stared down.
"So?" Krillian said as he and every other person came to the two warriors. "Look, you did great for your first time. Especially since Torakak is way more experienced than you."
"Yeah, you're the first human who did that much damage on me in years." Torakak agreed, "I kinda underestimate you. Sorry." "That's okay." Earl laughed as he leaned against his father. "I'm worn out." "Me too." Torakak agreed.
"Earl!" Bra ran up and hugged the man. "You did awesome! How did you turn into a Oozaru?"
"Just shapeshifting." Earl replied as he watched Chi Chi went up to him.
"Mr. Earl Grey," Chi Chi said in a cold voice that made everyone cringe, "if you dare to use _my_ face again, I will kill you."
Earl nodded as he stepped back. "Yes, Ma'am."
"Good."
Vegita growled as he went up to the man. "You are lucky, you are defeated, boy." Vegita said as he grabbed Earl's arm. "Because, if we fight each other, I will beat you up to the point, you will need the Dragon Balls just to have your face back." "Daddy!" Bra screamed as she grabbed Vegita's arm. "It's just shapeshifting. Chill out!" She looked right into her father's eyes and made her lip trembled.
Vegita's face soften. Bra had this ability to melt her father's heart like a blazing sun on an ice cube. He glanced at Earl again and scowled. "Very well." He let go and walked away.
"How does she do that?" Torakak said as he shook his head in amazement.
"Yeah." Earl agreed.
"It's a gift." Bra said as she winked at the man.
Earl turned beet red as he looked down. "Thanks."
"Come on, son." Yamcha said as he put his arm around his son's shoulder, "Let's get you healed up." "I need to go too." Torakak said as the group went to the recovery room.
*****
Next up, it was Choutsu vs. Seventeen. Choutsu was pacing again as Tien watched him.
"Don't be so nervous, Choutsu." Tien commented.
"I can't help it, Tien. Seventeen is very powerful." "So was Torakak and Earl beat him good." Tien said, "Just do the techniques we did and you'll do fine."
"I guess." Choutsu said as he go to the ring.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! In this corner, a fighter who returned after many years of retirement... Choutsu!"
Choutsu came out and everyone applauded and cheered.
"And in this corner, a newcomer and twin brother of Eighteen! Seventeen!"
Seventeen came forward and bowed.
"Okay, let's get it on!"
Choutsu powered up and focused on his hands.
Seventeen's head ached as his left hand took a life of its own and began to pound on his head. "No." He moaned as he tried to control his hand.
Flashbacks of him being controlled by Dr. Gero over nine years ago came to him. Images of him, as Super 17 overwhelmed him.
Choutsu looked on in confusion as Seventeen kept on getting hit. He wasn't putting any resistance at all.
Seventeen looked over at his beloved sister, Eighteen. He killed her. He killed her and her family. He was controlled at the time. But it didn't make things easier. The pain of seeing his family dead echoed in his being. "NO!!!" Seventeen screamed out as he flew out at the small fighter with rage and anger that was built up. The guilt of being controlled. The guilt of being a murderer. The guilt of sending Goku straight to Hell. "STOP CONTROLLING ME!!!" He roared out as he lashed out his right hand at Choutsu.
At that moment, everything seemed to go in slow motion. Tien's jaw dropped as his best friend was flung out of the ring like a rag doll. "No!"
Eighteen and Krillian held their breathes as Seventeen fell to the ground. "What?" He whispered as he stared at Choutsu who crashed into the wall. "No, I didn't want to. No." "Uhh... the winner is Seventeen! Quick! Get him some medical assistance!"
Tien ran over to the fighter and picked him up. "You fucking cyborg! I swear if it weren't for the fact that I can't kill, you would be dead right now!"
"Tien!" Yamcha said as he grabbed Tien's arm. "Don't. Please. Choutsu will be okay."
Tien glanced over at Rosemary who got out a senzu bean and gave it to the smaller fighter. After shoving it down his throat, Choutsu woke up. "Rosemary?" Choutsu asked.
"You'll be okay." Rosemary said as she gave the Announcer a thumbs up.
"He is okay!" The Announcer said as the audience applauded.
Maria ran up to Rosemary and Choutsu. "Excuse me. But, what did you give this fighter?"
"Ummm... er...." Rosemary stumbled.
"It's a rare medicine." Torakak explained with a serious face. "We got something that can help heal wounds. Unfortunately, it causes that person to feel weak and it's rare and that should be used only on an emergency basis."
"Has this been used before in the tournament?" Maria asked.
"Yeah, but it was many years ago. When Videl was very badly hurt and needed care." Torakak explained, "That medicine saved her life." "There had been rumors about this medicine being used on a regular basis. Is it addictive?"
"Huh?" Torakak asked, "No! It's 100 percent natural! It's not addictive!"
"Let's not overreact." Videl said as she smiled at the cameraman and the reporter. "Okay?"
"Well...okay." Maria said as she walked away. "This is Maria Kline of Funimation taking a break."
*****
Choutsu sat there as Tien was looking him over. "I'm glad you're okay, Choutsu." Tien said as he looked over the small fighter.
"Me too, Tien." Choutsu said as he sipped some tea.
"It's my fault. I should've realized how dangerous it is."
"Don't." Choutsu said as he held up his hand, "I wanted to fight again. I didn't want to sit on the sidelines like I had before." "But I don't want you to die." Tien said as he remembered an exhausted Choutsu exploding in a desperate hope to kill the Saiyan Nappa. "I can't." "We've been over this, Tien." Choutsu said as he stared up at Tien's eyes. "We're in this together. The enemy is going to come in less than two years. I want to help out. Like you do."
Tien sighed as he shook his head. "Choutsu, I don't know if I can stand losing you again. I lost you twice. I can't... I won't lose you again." "You won't. I wanna fight. If we're going to die, we're going to do it together." "We won't die." The two stare at each other before embracing in a hug.
*****
Seventeen stood there in shock. "What have I done?" He asked himself.
"Are you okay?" Eighteen asked as she came up.
"I'm fine." Seventeen grumbled as he lay his head on the table. "Just a little worn out." "That's the way Choutsu's power worked. Even after a person breaks control, he or she would feel sick." Eighteen paused as she glanced at the cyborg. "Other than that, how do you feel?"
"Still awful." Seventeen muttered, "I'm sorry for killing you." "That was long past, brother. Besides, you weren't in control."
"I should've fought harder, Eighteen! I killed you! I killed Krillian! I even killed Marron!" Seventeen screamed, "I even sent Goku to Hell! Literally!" "Excuse me?" Maria asked as she went up, "Did you say that you killed Goku?"
"SHUT UP!!!" The two androids screamed as Maria ran off.
"Damn reporters." Eighteen muttered, "Anyway, don't beat yourself up on it. I forgive you. Krillian forgive you. Marron forgive you. Even Goku forgive you." "I guess. I do. I just didn't want to lose control again." "Oh, my little brother." Eighteen moaned as she embraced her brother in a hug. "It's okay. Besides, we may need you help against Gakidou." "Gakidou?"
"He's an immortal alien that is coming here in one and a half years. He's destructive, deadly, and have his own set of Dragon Balls." "I see. I'll come. After I win the Tournament." "We'll see about that." Eighteen laughed.
*****
"This is the third set of matches!" The Announcer said as he went on the ring. "So, far it had been one battle after another.
Rosemary flexed her muscles as she came on the ring. Like her previous opponents, Simon had a very weak ki. "In this corner, his smile makes hearts melt. His hands are lightning fast. He is the handsome and polite... Simon!"
Simon came out and at once, every woman swooned, even the married ones. At the audience, the Z gang watched. They didn't watch the matches Simon was in because they were busy.
"Oh my god." Bulma muttered, "He's so handsome." "*sigh* Bummer, I'm married." Pan said as she stared dreamily.
"His face is so perfect." Bulma muttered.
"Look at that body." Earl said as the men glanced at him.
"Earl? Snap out of it!" Yamcha ordered.
"Huh?!" Earl shook his head. "Uhhh... did I say it out loud?"
The group nodded.
"Oops." The Announcer read from his card. "And in this corner, she is the woman who knows no fear. She is strong and invincible. With the destiny to rule the Earth... huh? Who wrote this?"
Rosemary sighed as she glanced at her father who was ducking out of sight. "Oh, Daddy." "*Ahem* anyway, she is Rosemary!"
Rosemary got out on the ring and as usual the crowd cheered.
She stood in front of the man and gasped. How can she hit a man who look so... handsome?
"Fight!" The Announcer said as he stepped back.
The two stared at each other. "Are you going to hit me, Rosemary?" Simon asked in a soft tremor that made Rosemary's heart pounded.
"I... can't." She muttered as her cheeks turned red.
"Relax!" Torakak yelled out, "Just let him hit you!"
"Right." Rosemary said as she went into defense pose.
"Ha!" Simon yelled out as he lash out a massive punch. Rosemary stood there defiantly as everyone except for those who knew her true power held their breathes. The punch rolled off as Simon stood there stunned. "How?"
"Lots of exercise. Healthy foods." Rosemary replied, **And a good amount of ki training.**
"What a challenge." Simon muttered as he stepped back. "Okay, time for my most powerful attack."
"Go ahead." Rosemary said as she put both hands on her hips.
Simon yelled out, "SUPER POWERFUL SATAN PUNCH!!!" He cried out as he punched Rosemary right in the jaw.
There was a loud thud as Simon jumped passed her with his fist on her jaw. A look of pain crossed his face as he landed on the ground. "OUCH!!!" He screamed out as he held his hand. "That's impossible! That was one of Mr. Satan's most powerful moves!" "Maybe... you did it wrong." Rosemary said as she smiled. She didn't feel a thing. "You... you're not human!" Simon yelled out as he ran off.
"I'm a blue elf." She said as the Announcer yelled out.
"That was amazing! She didn't even raise a fist at him! She is the winner! Rosemary is the finalist for the final round!" The Announcer exclaimed as everyone cheered out for the woman.
Rosemary blushed as she bowed.
"Looks like one of us will be fighting her." Torakak said to Seventeen.
"True." Seventeen agreed.
*****
It was dark as a bright light flashed in the sky. A small craft landed on the ground only a few feet from the Kurin Tower.
Uupa, the guardian of the lands around the Kurin Tower ran up and saw a man laying inside of a strange looking craft. He was beaten up with tears on his clothes. He had long purple hair and a goatee and on his jacket was a worn Capsule Corps patch. The man opened his ice blue eyes and glanced over at the Indian.
"Help me." He muttered as he collapsed.
*****
Hello! Torakak here again! Things are getting real interesting now! It's me vs. Seventeen and after that... Rosemary vs... who could it be? Also, who is the strange man in the craft? And why is he so familiar?
Next up...
The Final Rounds!