Dragonball: The Chill Saga
Chapter 14: An unstoppable foe
Goku was breathing hard. So far, Chill had surpased all of his expectations. His strength was astronomical, and his fighting ability was flawless. Up to this point, Goku couldn't find any weaknesses in his form, or style. This would be a hard one.
"HYAAAAH!" Vegeta yelled as he delivered a kick to Chill. It was blocked, and Chill counter attacked, puniching Vegeta in the face, and knocking him through the city. Literaly.
"Well, this certainly is gratifying." Chill said happily. "My father couldn't even defeat one Super Saiya-jin, now I'm beating two at once! I've finally stepped out of his shadow! HAHAHAHAHA!" Chill laughed maniacly.
"So far, yes." Goku said calmly, "But I've been in this situation more than once. I wouldn't get overconfident just yet."
"No no, that was the first lesson that I learned in my youth. Never underestimate your opponent." Chill turned to Goku. "Why don't you come at me again?"
"HAAAH!" Goku yelled, and attacked. There was a blur of punches and kicks. Goku just needed to buy some time until Vegeta could get back. It may not be the best way of winning, but this was too serious. Chill, on the otherhand, knew what Goku was doing, and welcomed the chance to fight both of the super warriors at once.
***
"MASENKO!" Gohan yelled, hurling a ball of ki Piccolo's way. The evil Namek laughed, and dodged it at the last second. Gohan was testing how advanced Piccolo was. He had never fought with the piccolo Daimao, and hadn't sparred with Piccolo for ages. There was no telling how strong he was. So far, he had proved to be fast. Time to test his melee abilities.
Gohan attacked his opponent head on, letting his attacks fly freely. Piccolo did a good job of blocking them. "Not bad." he said coldly. "You're stronger than I had thought, but you forget that all your basic moves were taught by me. Therefore, I can anticipate them."
Gohan cursed. He was right. Piccolo taught him almost everything he knew, and so far had anticipated his attacks surprisingly well. Gohan was stronger, but technique played an important role in any fight.
"Don't tell me you're giving up already," Piccolo taunted. "I don't think I ever taught you that."
Gohan decided then, that he would have to rely on power. He never liked doing that, but under the circumstances...he'd just have to pound away until Piccolo was a bloody pulp.
***
Out of the corner of his eye, Vegeta saw Goku fly past him into the ground. Chill was above him, laughing. Grinding his teeth in rage, Vegeta attacked with a fury. Chill easily blocked his attacks and sent him sprawling on the ground far below. Vegeta was up in a flash and ready to attack again, when Goku stopped him.
"Don't tell me you're afraid, Kakarotto!" He snapped, and went to attack. But again, Goku stopped him.
"Vegeta, this won't work we need a new strategy."
"A new strategy? All right..." Vegeta said smiling cryptically. He began to power up his ki to the max. The ground rumbled and he let out a scream that could signify only one thing. Super Saiya-jin three.
***
Gohan continued to pummel piccolo. He had attacked unrelentlessly, and had not given the older warrior a chance for counter attack. It was exauhsting, and he hadn't scored a hit yet, but it was now clear that the namek was in serious pain. His arms were actually getting mushy now. The bones had long since broken.
"RAAAAGH!" Piccolo finally yelled in a rage. "There's no discipline to your fighting! You're just using brute force! This isn't the way!"
Although he was exauhsted, Gohan replied calmly, "Maybe you're right, but I can't worry about fighting the proper way now. Too much is at stake."
"What, the Earth? Look around yourself, fool. The Earth is already dying. Even you, with all your power cannot stop that."
Gohan looked at him hatingly. He was right, how could they ever fix this? The entire planet looked like it was on the verge of exploding. And with Dende still comatose...but no, he couldn't even think like that, not as long as there was some small chance of repairing the damage.
"As long as I'm alive, I'll continue to fight for what I belive in. It's you who are mistaken, if you are right, and this planet is dead, then you're wasting your time trying to kill my father. You should be leaving."
"Oh, hardly. I only need to choke the life out of Son Goku, then my purpose will be complete."
"You mean...you're only doing this for revenge?" Gohan asked disbelivingly.
"Of course, it's a matter of pride." Piccolo replied almost jokingly.
"You're sick!" Gohan yelled, and racing towards his opponent. Piccolo sneered, and put out his arm to block the obvious blow that was comming. But at the last second, Gohan powered up to Super Saiya-jin. Piccolo's eyes widened, as he realised his mistake, but it was too late. Gohan's punch passed right through Piccolo's arm, and lodging itself into his chest. Piccolo only stammered.
"Y-you..." he choked, coughing up blood. Then he smiled. "Just like your father did, years ago. Only...only he went all the way through." Piccolo coughed up some more blood. Gohan looked into his bloodshot eyes, and saw an evil glimmer. His father had told him how Piccolo Daimao had blown himself up after their first fight, and he could see that he would do it again, only this time it wouldn't just be Daimao they lost; Piccolo would be killed too. And
he couldn't let that happen.
Gohan, wasting no time, moved to the side of Piccolo, and with a high kick, got him in the back of the head. Piccolo unconsciously fell to the ground. Gohan let out a sigh of relife. He went to pick up his fallen enimies body, and carry it back to kami's tower.
***
Vegeta was now familiar with the feeling of Super Saiya-jin 3 by now. And he was also familiar with the same feeling of calmness that came with it. He glared at Chill now, completely confident in his skills. Chill was smiling at him. Obviously, he didn't realise that he was already dead.
Vegeta pointed one hand towards him, and said three words. "Big Bang Attack." A giant blast of ki went Chill's way, but he anticipated this. Powering himself up quickly, he sent an attack of his own, whcih to the surprise of Vegeta and Goku, went throught the big bang attack and headed for Vegeta. The Saiya-jin only barely evaded the attack.
"Vegeta, you may have gone SSJ3, but you still can't underestimate him."
"Shut up, I'll take him the way I want to." Vegeta said, and flew upwards with speed towards Chill. Goku cursed at his partners thick headedness, and took off towards him.
Chill, was ready to engage Vegeta. He powered downa bit, and when Vegeta came, pretended that the Super Saiya-jin actually might stand a chance of bringing him down. Then, when in position, got below Vegeta and thrust a kick upwards into Vegeta's stomach. The Saiyan prince gasped for air and clutched his stomach, giving Chill time to punch him, which sent him across the landscape. Goku wanted to rethink his strategy of attack, but had come too close to back out now.
"KAMEHAMEHA!" Goku yelled, and blasted Chill with everything. Chill was surprised at the speed of this attack, and put his arms in an X position. The blast knocked him back, and numbed his arms for a few seconds.
"Powerfull..." Chill said. Then he realised that the Saiya-jin was gone, he turned a around instinctively, just in time to see Goku bearing down on him, and kick him in the head.
Chill was smashed backward again, only this time steadied himself and exploded his ki all around him, hitting Goku painfully.
Goku fell to the ground. He realised now that he couldn't stand up to Chill alone. And certainly not without ascending to a higher form. He set off in
search of his partner (Chill didn't seem to be in any hurry to fight) and found him, digging his way out of the rubble.
"Vegeta. We can't beat him, even you must know that by now." Goku said, hoping Vegeta would listen to him, just this once!
"Well what would you have me do? Run like a coward? That's not like you, Kakarotto! But if you feel must, then go. I'll fight Chill myself."
"That's not what I meant." Goku said. "We need a new tactic. We need to fuse."
Vegeta fell silent. The both of them knew full well that the two (at least Vegeta) didn't like this idea. It was humiliating and dishonerable. At least, in Vegeta's terms.
He looked to Goku, who had a solem look on his face. He then looked around the ruined landscape. The Earth was dying. And as much as he hated to admit it to anyone else, he never had a home like this. And now, it would be gone. All because of Chill.
"All right, let's do the damn dance!" Vegeta said angrily. Goku smiled.
***
Dende hadn't recovered by the time Gohan dropped Piccolo off, but he had an idea.
Buu was still there, though not in his usual jolly mood. After quickly describing what had happened to Piccolo, and getting healed by Buu, he asked a question he feared the answer to.
"Buu, with your magic and power, do yout hink it would be possible to return the two into two seperate entities?" Gohan couldn't bear the thought of losing Piccolo. Especially not like this. Buu didn't seem too sure of himself.
"I don't know...Namek fusions are unlike any other. They fuse permanently, and to seperate them is no easy task. I could try, but there's no guarentee that it will work."
"Just try it. I don't want ot lose Piccolo. Now I have to go. My father and Vegeta are in trouble, and they could use me."
"All right. I'll try my hardest. And good luck."
Gohan blasted off in the direction of the fighting.
***
"FU-" The two warriors started, getting themselves into rediculous positions and doing an equaly ridiculous dance. "SHION!" They finished, touching the tips of they're fingers together. Chill was nowhere to be seen, which was good in the sense that he wouldn't interfere with the dance. If they botched it, there would be a whole oher world of problems.
A blinding flash of energy illuminated the landscape, which caught the attention of Chill, who was circling the two above. He lowered himself to the ground, and to his surprise, saw only one warrior.
"What is this?" he asked, in a tone that represented both ridicule and wonder. The golden haired warrior only looked back at him expresionlessly. "Oh, not saying anything, are we?"
There was still silence. Then, a blur! Chill blinked his eyes once, and felt a heavy blow to the back. He was sent sprawling on the ground, but composed himself quickly. Turning, he saw this new warrior standing calmly.
"Not bad, it seems I have underestimated you. I won't do that again. And why don't you say anything? Who the hell are you?"
Finally, the mystery fighter spoke: "I am Goteta! Your killer has arrived."
Chill was about to open his mouth to laugh, when a ki blast was sent his way. He quickly leaped over it to find Gogeta there. The two engaged in a brief fight, which Chill broke off, trying to get his thoughts together. Gogeta wouldn't have it. He charged towards Chill with lightning speed, and began to attack ruthlessly. Chill managed to block the attacks, and score a hit or two of his own. Again, the fight was broken off, this time by both of the fighters. It seemed that they were equal. Things were about to get very interesting.
Chapter 14: An unstoppable foe
Goku was breathing hard. So far, Chill had surpased all of his expectations. His strength was astronomical, and his fighting ability was flawless. Up to this point, Goku couldn't find any weaknesses in his form, or style. This would be a hard one.
"HYAAAAH!" Vegeta yelled as he delivered a kick to Chill. It was blocked, and Chill counter attacked, puniching Vegeta in the face, and knocking him through the city. Literaly.
"Well, this certainly is gratifying." Chill said happily. "My father couldn't even defeat one Super Saiya-jin, now I'm beating two at once! I've finally stepped out of his shadow! HAHAHAHAHA!" Chill laughed maniacly.
"So far, yes." Goku said calmly, "But I've been in this situation more than once. I wouldn't get overconfident just yet."
"No no, that was the first lesson that I learned in my youth. Never underestimate your opponent." Chill turned to Goku. "Why don't you come at me again?"
"HAAAH!" Goku yelled, and attacked. There was a blur of punches and kicks. Goku just needed to buy some time until Vegeta could get back. It may not be the best way of winning, but this was too serious. Chill, on the otherhand, knew what Goku was doing, and welcomed the chance to fight both of the super warriors at once.
***
"MASENKO!" Gohan yelled, hurling a ball of ki Piccolo's way. The evil Namek laughed, and dodged it at the last second. Gohan was testing how advanced Piccolo was. He had never fought with the piccolo Daimao, and hadn't sparred with Piccolo for ages. There was no telling how strong he was. So far, he had proved to be fast. Time to test his melee abilities.
Gohan attacked his opponent head on, letting his attacks fly freely. Piccolo did a good job of blocking them. "Not bad." he said coldly. "You're stronger than I had thought, but you forget that all your basic moves were taught by me. Therefore, I can anticipate them."
Gohan cursed. He was right. Piccolo taught him almost everything he knew, and so far had anticipated his attacks surprisingly well. Gohan was stronger, but technique played an important role in any fight.
"Don't tell me you're giving up already," Piccolo taunted. "I don't think I ever taught you that."
Gohan decided then, that he would have to rely on power. He never liked doing that, but under the circumstances...he'd just have to pound away until Piccolo was a bloody pulp.
***
Out of the corner of his eye, Vegeta saw Goku fly past him into the ground. Chill was above him, laughing. Grinding his teeth in rage, Vegeta attacked with a fury. Chill easily blocked his attacks and sent him sprawling on the ground far below. Vegeta was up in a flash and ready to attack again, when Goku stopped him.
"Don't tell me you're afraid, Kakarotto!" He snapped, and went to attack. But again, Goku stopped him.
"Vegeta, this won't work we need a new strategy."
"A new strategy? All right..." Vegeta said smiling cryptically. He began to power up his ki to the max. The ground rumbled and he let out a scream that could signify only one thing. Super Saiya-jin three.
***
Gohan continued to pummel piccolo. He had attacked unrelentlessly, and had not given the older warrior a chance for counter attack. It was exauhsting, and he hadn't scored a hit yet, but it was now clear that the namek was in serious pain. His arms were actually getting mushy now. The bones had long since broken.
"RAAAAGH!" Piccolo finally yelled in a rage. "There's no discipline to your fighting! You're just using brute force! This isn't the way!"
Although he was exauhsted, Gohan replied calmly, "Maybe you're right, but I can't worry about fighting the proper way now. Too much is at stake."
"What, the Earth? Look around yourself, fool. The Earth is already dying. Even you, with all your power cannot stop that."
Gohan looked at him hatingly. He was right, how could they ever fix this? The entire planet looked like it was on the verge of exploding. And with Dende still comatose...but no, he couldn't even think like that, not as long as there was some small chance of repairing the damage.
"As long as I'm alive, I'll continue to fight for what I belive in. It's you who are mistaken, if you are right, and this planet is dead, then you're wasting your time trying to kill my father. You should be leaving."
"Oh, hardly. I only need to choke the life out of Son Goku, then my purpose will be complete."
"You mean...you're only doing this for revenge?" Gohan asked disbelivingly.
"Of course, it's a matter of pride." Piccolo replied almost jokingly.
"You're sick!" Gohan yelled, and racing towards his opponent. Piccolo sneered, and put out his arm to block the obvious blow that was comming. But at the last second, Gohan powered up to Super Saiya-jin. Piccolo's eyes widened, as he realised his mistake, but it was too late. Gohan's punch passed right through Piccolo's arm, and lodging itself into his chest. Piccolo only stammered.
"Y-you..." he choked, coughing up blood. Then he smiled. "Just like your father did, years ago. Only...only he went all the way through." Piccolo coughed up some more blood. Gohan looked into his bloodshot eyes, and saw an evil glimmer. His father had told him how Piccolo Daimao had blown himself up after their first fight, and he could see that he would do it again, only this time it wouldn't just be Daimao they lost; Piccolo would be killed too. And
he couldn't let that happen.
Gohan, wasting no time, moved to the side of Piccolo, and with a high kick, got him in the back of the head. Piccolo unconsciously fell to the ground. Gohan let out a sigh of relife. He went to pick up his fallen enimies body, and carry it back to kami's tower.
***
Vegeta was now familiar with the feeling of Super Saiya-jin 3 by now. And he was also familiar with the same feeling of calmness that came with it. He glared at Chill now, completely confident in his skills. Chill was smiling at him. Obviously, he didn't realise that he was already dead.
Vegeta pointed one hand towards him, and said three words. "Big Bang Attack." A giant blast of ki went Chill's way, but he anticipated this. Powering himself up quickly, he sent an attack of his own, whcih to the surprise of Vegeta and Goku, went throught the big bang attack and headed for Vegeta. The Saiya-jin only barely evaded the attack.
"Vegeta, you may have gone SSJ3, but you still can't underestimate him."
"Shut up, I'll take him the way I want to." Vegeta said, and flew upwards with speed towards Chill. Goku cursed at his partners thick headedness, and took off towards him.
Chill, was ready to engage Vegeta. He powered downa bit, and when Vegeta came, pretended that the Super Saiya-jin actually might stand a chance of bringing him down. Then, when in position, got below Vegeta and thrust a kick upwards into Vegeta's stomach. The Saiyan prince gasped for air and clutched his stomach, giving Chill time to punch him, which sent him across the landscape. Goku wanted to rethink his strategy of attack, but had come too close to back out now.
"KAMEHAMEHA!" Goku yelled, and blasted Chill with everything. Chill was surprised at the speed of this attack, and put his arms in an X position. The blast knocked him back, and numbed his arms for a few seconds.
"Powerfull..." Chill said. Then he realised that the Saiya-jin was gone, he turned a around instinctively, just in time to see Goku bearing down on him, and kick him in the head.
Chill was smashed backward again, only this time steadied himself and exploded his ki all around him, hitting Goku painfully.
Goku fell to the ground. He realised now that he couldn't stand up to Chill alone. And certainly not without ascending to a higher form. He set off in
search of his partner (Chill didn't seem to be in any hurry to fight) and found him, digging his way out of the rubble.
"Vegeta. We can't beat him, even you must know that by now." Goku said, hoping Vegeta would listen to him, just this once!
"Well what would you have me do? Run like a coward? That's not like you, Kakarotto! But if you feel must, then go. I'll fight Chill myself."
"That's not what I meant." Goku said. "We need a new tactic. We need to fuse."
Vegeta fell silent. The both of them knew full well that the two (at least Vegeta) didn't like this idea. It was humiliating and dishonerable. At least, in Vegeta's terms.
He looked to Goku, who had a solem look on his face. He then looked around the ruined landscape. The Earth was dying. And as much as he hated to admit it to anyone else, he never had a home like this. And now, it would be gone. All because of Chill.
"All right, let's do the damn dance!" Vegeta said angrily. Goku smiled.
***
Dende hadn't recovered by the time Gohan dropped Piccolo off, but he had an idea.
Buu was still there, though not in his usual jolly mood. After quickly describing what had happened to Piccolo, and getting healed by Buu, he asked a question he feared the answer to.
"Buu, with your magic and power, do yout hink it would be possible to return the two into two seperate entities?" Gohan couldn't bear the thought of losing Piccolo. Especially not like this. Buu didn't seem too sure of himself.
"I don't know...Namek fusions are unlike any other. They fuse permanently, and to seperate them is no easy task. I could try, but there's no guarentee that it will work."
"Just try it. I don't want ot lose Piccolo. Now I have to go. My father and Vegeta are in trouble, and they could use me."
"All right. I'll try my hardest. And good luck."
Gohan blasted off in the direction of the fighting.
***
"FU-" The two warriors started, getting themselves into rediculous positions and doing an equaly ridiculous dance. "SHION!" They finished, touching the tips of they're fingers together. Chill was nowhere to be seen, which was good in the sense that he wouldn't interfere with the dance. If they botched it, there would be a whole oher world of problems.
A blinding flash of energy illuminated the landscape, which caught the attention of Chill, who was circling the two above. He lowered himself to the ground, and to his surprise, saw only one warrior.
"What is this?" he asked, in a tone that represented both ridicule and wonder. The golden haired warrior only looked back at him expresionlessly. "Oh, not saying anything, are we?"
There was still silence. Then, a blur! Chill blinked his eyes once, and felt a heavy blow to the back. He was sent sprawling on the ground, but composed himself quickly. Turning, he saw this new warrior standing calmly.
"Not bad, it seems I have underestimated you. I won't do that again. And why don't you say anything? Who the hell are you?"
Finally, the mystery fighter spoke: "I am Goteta! Your killer has arrived."
Chill was about to open his mouth to laugh, when a ki blast was sent his way. He quickly leaped over it to find Gogeta there. The two engaged in a brief fight, which Chill broke off, trying to get his thoughts together. Gogeta wouldn't have it. He charged towards Chill with lightning speed, and began to attack ruthlessly. Chill managed to block the attacks, and score a hit or two of his own. Again, the fight was broken off, this time by both of the fighters. It seemed that they were equal. Things were about to get very interesting.