1 Chapter 9
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3 Lina saw Valgav first. The explosion from her Dragonslave spell alerted the others who were already prepped for battle. Valgav hid behind a crumbling skyscraper and was about to attack but Lina went first. The explosion destroyed what was left of the skyscraper and any other buildings within a five-block radius. Vegeta, Gokuu and Gohan went super sayian, while Future Trunks held back to measure up this new enemy. Piccolo, Lina, and Zelgadis flew down after the sayians. Valgav waited amid the devastation, a smile slowly spread on his lips.
"You all came close," he remarked. "But not close enough."
"Murderer," Vegeta whispered. His eyes locked on Valgav's one good eye and powered-up to his max. Valgav laughed, but Vegeta was already streaking toward him.
"Wait! Vegeta!" cried Gokuu, but it was too late.
Vegeta arrived next to Valgav and his fist blurred with speed and power directly to Valgav's smiling face! Strangely, the punch went right through him as if he wasn't even there! "Games again?" Vegeta spat.
"Apparently I'm able to learn from past mistakes, warrior," came Valgav's voice from behind Vegeta.
Vegeta wasted no time in sending a powerful roundhouse kick around to the voice, but all he hit was his after-image. Valgav's kick came in low, right into Vegeta's stomach. Vegeta was stunned, but that didn't stop him from landing a hard right across his hated enemy's face. Vegeta was able to stand his ground while Valgav went flying into the rubble of ruined buildings. Everyone except Trunks arrived next to Vegeta ready for the battle that was to come. Valgav got up slowly, wiping blood from his bruised lips.
"It appears you have me at a disadvantage," he said darkly. The other warriors powered-up to their fullest. Gohan actually achieved second level, while Gokuu was at third. Piccolos outline pulsed pure white, while Zelgadis's hands glowed with raw magical energy. Lina's eyes were closed, preparing her spell.
"Afraid you'll lose," Vegeta taunted. Valgav frowned, then smiled.
"If you do indeed kill me," his smile broadened, "you'll never see your precious Bulma again."
"What?" screamed Vegeta enraged. The ground was cracking and rumbling from the warrior's sheer might!
"You heard me," he retorted. "Kill me and Bulma stay's gone. . . forever!"
"Liar!" Vegeta blurred and was at Valgav in an instant, his fists and feet launching destructive attacks from almost every angle. Valgav parried each one.
"Yes! More anger Vegeta! Show me what you're made of!"
"Shut up," Gokuu exclaimed as his elbow struck Valgav's back, sending him forward. Vegeta finished the move by striking Valgav in the face with a punch that could shatter a whole mountain range. Valgav grunted in pain, as he was sent airborne again. Gohan was already there and backhanded him, sending Valgav spiraling to the ground. He smashed into the ground sending violent shockwaves out in every direction. Piccolo attacked next, coming from directly underground Valgav. His arms were out and his hands were balled into fists. He struck Valgav's back and wings. Piccolo smiled inwardly when he heard the sickening snap as Valgav's right wing broke off completely. Valgav screamed in pain as he landed back to the ground.
"RA-TILT!" Zel's hands rushed foreword as he completed his spell. Valgav was enveloped in blue-white light; his screams were getting louder. As the magic receded, Valgav was down to one knee and was breathing hard, but he still didn't fall.
"RAGNA-BLADE!" Lina called forth darkness, which shaped in the form of black lightning in her hands. She gripped it with both her hands and wielded it like a sword. She charged Valgav with murderous intent in her eyes. Valgav stared at her with a look of pure hatred, but she had him dead to rights. Her blade of darkness came slashing down delivering a killing blow!
Lina was startled when she realized she met resistance in her attack. Her eyes opened and she saw Valgav holding on to the other end of the Ragna- Blade! His hands were clasped tightly on it, as the blade was only inches away from his chest! His teeth were clenched as he met Lina's stare. She gritted her teeth, trying to plunge the blade deep into Valgav's evil heart! The test of wills sent sparks of energy and magic out in all directions. Wherever the sparks landed, there was an explosion. Zel got his shield spell up, as did Piccolo. Gokuu, Gohan and Vegeta were able to dodge or bat away any sparks that came close enough to them.
Lina strained against the great strength of the mad godling! Her friends could attest that she was no slouch in the strength department as they all had the bruises to prove it, but Valgav was simply stronger than her. . . by far. "I don't think. . . " he grunted, "this is how it ends, Lina Inverse!" His eyes became the same color as the Ragna-Blade and she could suddenly feel the shift in the energy of the spell! He was trying to take control of the Ragna-Blade away from her! She could feel her control of the spell slowly slipping away! Pain shot up her hands as Valgav gained more control.
"That's impossible," she exclaimed through gritted teeth, "I created this spell! I'm the only one able to control it!"
"You used it enough on me so that I figured out how to control it," he taunted," how do you think I lost my eye?" He smiled, as he was able to bring the blade of darkness up and now pressed the attack on Lina.
"She's in trouble! The Ragna-Blade isn't working!" Zelgadis ran foreword, sword out, rushing to Lina's side. The others blurred to reach the besieged Lina.
Lina was in trouble and she knew it. Now she was on the receiving end of the Ragna-Blade. She was already starting to weaken from expending the power to create the Ragna-Blade, and now she was on the defensive. She could dismiss the spell (hopefully!), but that would leave her too weak and vulnerable. Going hand to hand against a mad god was not something she wanted to contemplate! Suddenly, she felt her grip weaken, and she broke off the spell. She fell to the ground exhausted. Valgav laughed as he wielded the Ragna-Blade, although she dismissed the spell!
"Foolish Lina Inverse," he taunted, "now this is a fitting ending!" He brought the blade of darkness above his head preparing to strike down Lina in one blow.
"Don't bet on it, monster!" Vegeta blurred in front of Lina and caught Valgav's exposed arms, rendering him unable to attack.
"What," exclaimed a confused Valgav.
Vegeta brought his knee up to Valgav's mid-section with a thunderclap. Blood and spit issued forth from Valgav's mouth as he was struck again. Gohan and Piccolo arrived and each grasped an arm from Valgav, leaving Vegeta open to attack. He kicked Valgav in his exposed mid-section, which sent him flying backwards. The Ragna-Blade extinguished as he let go of it. Valgav flew back into Gokuu who was prepared for him. His hands were already in position; a bright blue ball of pure energy was already formed in them. Valgav screamed closer until Gokuu released his Kamehameha Wave. The blast hit Valgav from the back, incinerating his other wing. The others were already out of the blast radius, each leaping or flying to safety. Zel had already flown over to Lina and flew her away. She felt very weak, but comfortable in his arms.
Valgav issued froth a scream of pain and denial as he tried, by sheer force of will alone, to prevent his own destruction at the hands of these powerful warriors. He was carried forward by the wave and took the blast in full. The resulting explosion destroyed what was left of the city and several miles of the surrounding area! When the dust cleared, a chasm was created from the blast point leading out for miles. Everyone returned to Gokuu's side, except for Trunks who had watched the battle in silence from above. "Nice shot," remarked Lina weakly.
"What's wrong? Did you get hit?" Gokuu asked.
"No, it was my spell. It takes a lot out of me when I cast it, and I can only keep it up for a little while before I'm too weak."
"I understand," Gokuu replied with a smile. It was somewhat similar to him in Kaioken form or third level super sayian, which he was in now.
"Did you kill him Kakarot?"
"I sure hope so," he replied.
"You did not!" Valgav slowly rose from the earth. His form was battered and broken. His right arm hung limply at his side. His one eye pulsed with black evil.
Trunks had watched the battle from above. He was impressed and glad that his father still trained and grown much stronger than he was the last time they saw each other. And Gokuu! He was able to transcend the super saiyan form just like him! Arguably, Gokuu and himself would be near equals in power. Gohan was impressive as well, nearly any match for any opponent. Piccolo was weaker than the rest, but his ability to regenerate and sheer ability made him a formidable opponent to any adversary. Zelgadis and Lina, while physically weak, held almost as much power in magic as the saiyans did in their super saiyan forms. This Valgav was indeed stronger than any warrior, but with the combined might of the z warriors and Lina and Zel, they seemed to have the fight well in hand. His saiyan blood burned for combat, but he kept it in check, waiting for the time to strike if he needed to. Valgav was way stronger than Buu, and he didn't want the others to know of his strength. He suppressed his power since his arrival, trying to keep it at a respectable level, which was way below everyone else's. Gokuu's Kamehameha Wave was so powerful, and yet Valgav still lives! He'd have to learn more about Valgav before he entered combat.
"He still lives," Piccolo spat. "How about your Spirit Bomb?"
"That'll take time," he replied.
"Fall monster!" Vegeta let out a blast of destructive energy aimed at Valgav. The mad god crossed his good arm across his face and was somehow able to dissipate the blast when it struck him. The z warriors wasted no time and were on him almost the instant he was hit by the blast. Piccolo and Gohan used their fists to pummel Valgav down, while Gokuu roundhouse kicked him in the air. He was met by Vegeta in mid air who grasped him by the hair.
"You're time is almost up," Vegeta said darkly.
"As is Bulma's," was the reply. Valgav was spent; the warriors were too much for him at this point.
"Give her back to me!" Vegeta screamed as he punched Valgav in the stomach. Valgav coughed up more blood.
"Ack, cough, you can. . . have her. Once Lina is destroyed."
"You're not listening," replied Vegeta as he hit him again, and again, and again, and (you get the picture-M.) again! Valgav was reeling with the blows, but Vegeta didn't let go. He had him at his mercy, just the way he liked it.
"You. . . kill. . . me. . . and you. . . you'll. . . never see. . . Bulma. . . again!"
"Finish him Vegeta!" Piccolo growled with clenched fists. "Do it now!"
Images flashed in Vegeta's head. The image of Valgav killing Bulma, of Valgav killing all the innocent people and putting his son in jeopardy! He brought his fist up to the face of Valgav. "It ends now monster," he said full of hate and rage. "You're reign of terror was brief just like your life, mad godling!" His fist came crashing down!
"Vegeta, help me," cried Valgav. But it wasn't Valgav's voice; it was Bulma's!
Vegeta stopped mere centimeters away from killing his hated enemy. "What? Bulma!"
"Yes!" Valgav cried, his voice once his own again. "She's inside me," he smiled wickedly. "So if you kill me, you kill your wife!" Vegeta stared at Valgav with pure rage and hatred.
"What's going on up there?"
"I don't know Lina, it looks like Vegeta has him on the ropes." Zelgadis kept his sword out, ready if needed.
"It's taking too long," remarked Piccolo. "What are you waiting for? Kill him Vegeta!"
Vegeta stared in indecision. Valgav smiled mockingly at him. "Give her to me, demon," he said quietly, dangerously.
"If I do, you'll kill me. As long as I have her you can't kill me! If you want her back so badly. . . "
Piccolo's ears twitched as his eyes grew wide. "No! Vegeta! Don't listen to him! Destroy him now! Before it's too late!"
Gokuu noticed the look on Piccolo and took flight, heading toward Vegeta. "Vegeta! Don't let him distract you!"
Gohan and Piccolo followed Gokuu, each imploring Vegeta to end the battle. Before they got there Vegeta punched Valgav so powerfully that he moved so fast, and struck the ground so hard that the ground trembled as if a meteor struck it! Vegeta blurred as the other warriors arrived, and reappeared in front of Lina and Zelgadis. Before Zelgadis knew what was happening, Vegeta punched him in the stomach, causing him to blackout immediately.
"No!" Gokuu cried, "Don't do this Vegeta!"
Lina stared at the golden form of Vegeta as he approached her. His eyes were unmoving and deadly. "I'm sorry," he whispered apologetically. His fist raised up to strike her down, and she was still too weak to defend herself with her magic!
He felt a strong hand clamp down on his arm before he could strike. "This isn't the way, father."
Vegeta's eyes closed, "This is none of your concern, my son. Leave me be."
"This is not how mother would want it," he pleaded. "There's got to be another way."
The other z warriors stopped as the saw Trunks intervene. "Do not interfere with me, boy!" Vegeta's words became dark and ominous.
"I'll do anything I damn well please!" came the equally dark reply. "Stop this madness now!"
"Or what?"
Trunks smiled. He's looked foreword to this for a long time. "Did you forget that I'm a super saiyan too?"
"Humph. Trunks, son, Bulma means everything to me," his eyes closed one again and his voice hardened, "and I'll do anything to get her back!" His arm changed trajectory and backhanded Trunks with crushing force. Trunks took the blow as his head bend to the side as he rolled with the blow, but he didn't move from his spot. His head came back as he stared at Vegeta with the same deadly stare. Blood slowly trickled from the corner of his mouth and he spat out a now useless tooth.
"You've made your choice then father? Very well, so have I."
Calmly, Trunks walked over to stand in front of Lina. He never blinked, he didn't dare. "Don't make me fight you, son. I don't want to do this, but I have no choice."
"You've always had the choice," Trunks replied, meaning something entirely different. Vegeta looked at him questioningly, apparently not understanding.
"So be it," Vegeta said, as he powered up. "Get ready, son!"
"Let's go," growled Trunks unmovingly.
"What the hell is going on here?" Lina wailed as she tried to scramble out of the way. "Why do things always have to get worse?"
Next: Father vs. Son in a battle that spans time and space! Oh yeah, it's over Lina Inverse, so whomever wins will decide if she lives or dies. But hey, no pressure here! See ya next chapter!
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3 Lina saw Valgav first. The explosion from her Dragonslave spell alerted the others who were already prepped for battle. Valgav hid behind a crumbling skyscraper and was about to attack but Lina went first. The explosion destroyed what was left of the skyscraper and any other buildings within a five-block radius. Vegeta, Gokuu and Gohan went super sayian, while Future Trunks held back to measure up this new enemy. Piccolo, Lina, and Zelgadis flew down after the sayians. Valgav waited amid the devastation, a smile slowly spread on his lips.
"You all came close," he remarked. "But not close enough."
"Murderer," Vegeta whispered. His eyes locked on Valgav's one good eye and powered-up to his max. Valgav laughed, but Vegeta was already streaking toward him.
"Wait! Vegeta!" cried Gokuu, but it was too late.
Vegeta arrived next to Valgav and his fist blurred with speed and power directly to Valgav's smiling face! Strangely, the punch went right through him as if he wasn't even there! "Games again?" Vegeta spat.
"Apparently I'm able to learn from past mistakes, warrior," came Valgav's voice from behind Vegeta.
Vegeta wasted no time in sending a powerful roundhouse kick around to the voice, but all he hit was his after-image. Valgav's kick came in low, right into Vegeta's stomach. Vegeta was stunned, but that didn't stop him from landing a hard right across his hated enemy's face. Vegeta was able to stand his ground while Valgav went flying into the rubble of ruined buildings. Everyone except Trunks arrived next to Vegeta ready for the battle that was to come. Valgav got up slowly, wiping blood from his bruised lips.
"It appears you have me at a disadvantage," he said darkly. The other warriors powered-up to their fullest. Gohan actually achieved second level, while Gokuu was at third. Piccolos outline pulsed pure white, while Zelgadis's hands glowed with raw magical energy. Lina's eyes were closed, preparing her spell.
"Afraid you'll lose," Vegeta taunted. Valgav frowned, then smiled.
"If you do indeed kill me," his smile broadened, "you'll never see your precious Bulma again."
"What?" screamed Vegeta enraged. The ground was cracking and rumbling from the warrior's sheer might!
"You heard me," he retorted. "Kill me and Bulma stay's gone. . . forever!"
"Liar!" Vegeta blurred and was at Valgav in an instant, his fists and feet launching destructive attacks from almost every angle. Valgav parried each one.
"Yes! More anger Vegeta! Show me what you're made of!"
"Shut up," Gokuu exclaimed as his elbow struck Valgav's back, sending him forward. Vegeta finished the move by striking Valgav in the face with a punch that could shatter a whole mountain range. Valgav grunted in pain, as he was sent airborne again. Gohan was already there and backhanded him, sending Valgav spiraling to the ground. He smashed into the ground sending violent shockwaves out in every direction. Piccolo attacked next, coming from directly underground Valgav. His arms were out and his hands were balled into fists. He struck Valgav's back and wings. Piccolo smiled inwardly when he heard the sickening snap as Valgav's right wing broke off completely. Valgav screamed in pain as he landed back to the ground.
"RA-TILT!" Zel's hands rushed foreword as he completed his spell. Valgav was enveloped in blue-white light; his screams were getting louder. As the magic receded, Valgav was down to one knee and was breathing hard, but he still didn't fall.
"RAGNA-BLADE!" Lina called forth darkness, which shaped in the form of black lightning in her hands. She gripped it with both her hands and wielded it like a sword. She charged Valgav with murderous intent in her eyes. Valgav stared at her with a look of pure hatred, but she had him dead to rights. Her blade of darkness came slashing down delivering a killing blow!
Lina was startled when she realized she met resistance in her attack. Her eyes opened and she saw Valgav holding on to the other end of the Ragna- Blade! His hands were clasped tightly on it, as the blade was only inches away from his chest! His teeth were clenched as he met Lina's stare. She gritted her teeth, trying to plunge the blade deep into Valgav's evil heart! The test of wills sent sparks of energy and magic out in all directions. Wherever the sparks landed, there was an explosion. Zel got his shield spell up, as did Piccolo. Gokuu, Gohan and Vegeta were able to dodge or bat away any sparks that came close enough to them.
Lina strained against the great strength of the mad godling! Her friends could attest that she was no slouch in the strength department as they all had the bruises to prove it, but Valgav was simply stronger than her. . . by far. "I don't think. . . " he grunted, "this is how it ends, Lina Inverse!" His eyes became the same color as the Ragna-Blade and she could suddenly feel the shift in the energy of the spell! He was trying to take control of the Ragna-Blade away from her! She could feel her control of the spell slowly slipping away! Pain shot up her hands as Valgav gained more control.
"That's impossible," she exclaimed through gritted teeth, "I created this spell! I'm the only one able to control it!"
"You used it enough on me so that I figured out how to control it," he taunted," how do you think I lost my eye?" He smiled, as he was able to bring the blade of darkness up and now pressed the attack on Lina.
"She's in trouble! The Ragna-Blade isn't working!" Zelgadis ran foreword, sword out, rushing to Lina's side. The others blurred to reach the besieged Lina.
Lina was in trouble and she knew it. Now she was on the receiving end of the Ragna-Blade. She was already starting to weaken from expending the power to create the Ragna-Blade, and now she was on the defensive. She could dismiss the spell (hopefully!), but that would leave her too weak and vulnerable. Going hand to hand against a mad god was not something she wanted to contemplate! Suddenly, she felt her grip weaken, and she broke off the spell. She fell to the ground exhausted. Valgav laughed as he wielded the Ragna-Blade, although she dismissed the spell!
"Foolish Lina Inverse," he taunted, "now this is a fitting ending!" He brought the blade of darkness above his head preparing to strike down Lina in one blow.
"Don't bet on it, monster!" Vegeta blurred in front of Lina and caught Valgav's exposed arms, rendering him unable to attack.
"What," exclaimed a confused Valgav.
Vegeta brought his knee up to Valgav's mid-section with a thunderclap. Blood and spit issued forth from Valgav's mouth as he was struck again. Gohan and Piccolo arrived and each grasped an arm from Valgav, leaving Vegeta open to attack. He kicked Valgav in his exposed mid-section, which sent him flying backwards. The Ragna-Blade extinguished as he let go of it. Valgav flew back into Gokuu who was prepared for him. His hands were already in position; a bright blue ball of pure energy was already formed in them. Valgav screamed closer until Gokuu released his Kamehameha Wave. The blast hit Valgav from the back, incinerating his other wing. The others were already out of the blast radius, each leaping or flying to safety. Zel had already flown over to Lina and flew her away. She felt very weak, but comfortable in his arms.
Valgav issued froth a scream of pain and denial as he tried, by sheer force of will alone, to prevent his own destruction at the hands of these powerful warriors. He was carried forward by the wave and took the blast in full. The resulting explosion destroyed what was left of the city and several miles of the surrounding area! When the dust cleared, a chasm was created from the blast point leading out for miles. Everyone returned to Gokuu's side, except for Trunks who had watched the battle in silence from above. "Nice shot," remarked Lina weakly.
"What's wrong? Did you get hit?" Gokuu asked.
"No, it was my spell. It takes a lot out of me when I cast it, and I can only keep it up for a little while before I'm too weak."
"I understand," Gokuu replied with a smile. It was somewhat similar to him in Kaioken form or third level super sayian, which he was in now.
"Did you kill him Kakarot?"
"I sure hope so," he replied.
"You did not!" Valgav slowly rose from the earth. His form was battered and broken. His right arm hung limply at his side. His one eye pulsed with black evil.
Trunks had watched the battle from above. He was impressed and glad that his father still trained and grown much stronger than he was the last time they saw each other. And Gokuu! He was able to transcend the super saiyan form just like him! Arguably, Gokuu and himself would be near equals in power. Gohan was impressive as well, nearly any match for any opponent. Piccolo was weaker than the rest, but his ability to regenerate and sheer ability made him a formidable opponent to any adversary. Zelgadis and Lina, while physically weak, held almost as much power in magic as the saiyans did in their super saiyan forms. This Valgav was indeed stronger than any warrior, but with the combined might of the z warriors and Lina and Zel, they seemed to have the fight well in hand. His saiyan blood burned for combat, but he kept it in check, waiting for the time to strike if he needed to. Valgav was way stronger than Buu, and he didn't want the others to know of his strength. He suppressed his power since his arrival, trying to keep it at a respectable level, which was way below everyone else's. Gokuu's Kamehameha Wave was so powerful, and yet Valgav still lives! He'd have to learn more about Valgav before he entered combat.
"He still lives," Piccolo spat. "How about your Spirit Bomb?"
"That'll take time," he replied.
"Fall monster!" Vegeta let out a blast of destructive energy aimed at Valgav. The mad god crossed his good arm across his face and was somehow able to dissipate the blast when it struck him. The z warriors wasted no time and were on him almost the instant he was hit by the blast. Piccolo and Gohan used their fists to pummel Valgav down, while Gokuu roundhouse kicked him in the air. He was met by Vegeta in mid air who grasped him by the hair.
"You're time is almost up," Vegeta said darkly.
"As is Bulma's," was the reply. Valgav was spent; the warriors were too much for him at this point.
"Give her back to me!" Vegeta screamed as he punched Valgav in the stomach. Valgav coughed up more blood.
"Ack, cough, you can. . . have her. Once Lina is destroyed."
"You're not listening," replied Vegeta as he hit him again, and again, and again, and (you get the picture-M.) again! Valgav was reeling with the blows, but Vegeta didn't let go. He had him at his mercy, just the way he liked it.
"You. . . kill. . . me. . . and you. . . you'll. . . never see. . . Bulma. . . again!"
"Finish him Vegeta!" Piccolo growled with clenched fists. "Do it now!"
Images flashed in Vegeta's head. The image of Valgav killing Bulma, of Valgav killing all the innocent people and putting his son in jeopardy! He brought his fist up to the face of Valgav. "It ends now monster," he said full of hate and rage. "You're reign of terror was brief just like your life, mad godling!" His fist came crashing down!
"Vegeta, help me," cried Valgav. But it wasn't Valgav's voice; it was Bulma's!
Vegeta stopped mere centimeters away from killing his hated enemy. "What? Bulma!"
"Yes!" Valgav cried, his voice once his own again. "She's inside me," he smiled wickedly. "So if you kill me, you kill your wife!" Vegeta stared at Valgav with pure rage and hatred.
"What's going on up there?"
"I don't know Lina, it looks like Vegeta has him on the ropes." Zelgadis kept his sword out, ready if needed.
"It's taking too long," remarked Piccolo. "What are you waiting for? Kill him Vegeta!"
Vegeta stared in indecision. Valgav smiled mockingly at him. "Give her to me, demon," he said quietly, dangerously.
"If I do, you'll kill me. As long as I have her you can't kill me! If you want her back so badly. . . "
Piccolo's ears twitched as his eyes grew wide. "No! Vegeta! Don't listen to him! Destroy him now! Before it's too late!"
Gokuu noticed the look on Piccolo and took flight, heading toward Vegeta. "Vegeta! Don't let him distract you!"
Gohan and Piccolo followed Gokuu, each imploring Vegeta to end the battle. Before they got there Vegeta punched Valgav so powerfully that he moved so fast, and struck the ground so hard that the ground trembled as if a meteor struck it! Vegeta blurred as the other warriors arrived, and reappeared in front of Lina and Zelgadis. Before Zelgadis knew what was happening, Vegeta punched him in the stomach, causing him to blackout immediately.
"No!" Gokuu cried, "Don't do this Vegeta!"
Lina stared at the golden form of Vegeta as he approached her. His eyes were unmoving and deadly. "I'm sorry," he whispered apologetically. His fist raised up to strike her down, and she was still too weak to defend herself with her magic!
He felt a strong hand clamp down on his arm before he could strike. "This isn't the way, father."
Vegeta's eyes closed, "This is none of your concern, my son. Leave me be."
"This is not how mother would want it," he pleaded. "There's got to be another way."
The other z warriors stopped as the saw Trunks intervene. "Do not interfere with me, boy!" Vegeta's words became dark and ominous.
"I'll do anything I damn well please!" came the equally dark reply. "Stop this madness now!"
"Or what?"
Trunks smiled. He's looked foreword to this for a long time. "Did you forget that I'm a super saiyan too?"
"Humph. Trunks, son, Bulma means everything to me," his eyes closed one again and his voice hardened, "and I'll do anything to get her back!" His arm changed trajectory and backhanded Trunks with crushing force. Trunks took the blow as his head bend to the side as he rolled with the blow, but he didn't move from his spot. His head came back as he stared at Vegeta with the same deadly stare. Blood slowly trickled from the corner of his mouth and he spat out a now useless tooth.
"You've made your choice then father? Very well, so have I."
Calmly, Trunks walked over to stand in front of Lina. He never blinked, he didn't dare. "Don't make me fight you, son. I don't want to do this, but I have no choice."
"You've always had the choice," Trunks replied, meaning something entirely different. Vegeta looked at him questioningly, apparently not understanding.
"So be it," Vegeta said, as he powered up. "Get ready, son!"
"Let's go," growled Trunks unmovingly.
"What the hell is going on here?" Lina wailed as she tried to scramble out of the way. "Why do things always have to get worse?"
Next: Father vs. Son in a battle that spans time and space! Oh yeah, it's over Lina Inverse, so whomever wins will decide if she lives or dies. But hey, no pressure here! See ya next chapter!
