Chapter X: A New Conflict
"That it was," she groaned. "You are stronger than I, and maybe even strong enough to defeat Alexander, if all of your comrades are that strong."
"Are you all right?" Boxer asked, helping her to her feet.
"I'll live," she reassured him, spitting out a mouthful of blood. She stopped suddenly. "Boxer, I sense Alexander. He's coming this way in a hurry. I… I never showed you my special attack. If you could perform it, Boxer…" she thought to herself for a moment. "If you could make the Double Helix Beam your own… maybe we could win…"
She turned to the Fighter Kai and addressed him: "Boxer is amazing. In a space of almost no time at all, he has gained incredible amounts of power. If you could train him more…"
The Fighter Kai nodded. "He could become a Super Saiyan 3. Then he would truly be almost invincible, especially with this special attack of yours."
Piccolo turned to them. "If you two took Boxer to train, we would have to face Alexander on our own if he is coming now. We could certainly use your help."
The Fighter Kai disagreed and shook his head. "Boxer and Therese are worn out; they'd do you little good. I am only one man; my powers are not infinite. It is a heavy burden that I bestow upon you three. Will you accept it?"
"I would fight," Garuda said, "Even if I were alone to stop a tyrant such as this Alexander character."
"Well," 18 added, not to be outdone, "I'd face two of Alexander if it were necessary. If you're brave enough to face him, Garuda, I'll fight by your side."
Piccolo smiled. "Well, count me in too. You two will probably need my help."
18 returned his grin. "Glad to have you onboard, Namek."
"And what about me?" Gemini suddenly called. "I doubt I'd be of much use either place."
"You will come with us, Gemini," the Fighter Kai said devoutly. "You will be safe on Therese's ship."
Therese nodded. "Speaking of my ship, let's get on it. It's that one," she said, pointing to a black bird-shaped vessel near the back. "The Raven."
She leaned on Boxer's shoulder as they flew towards the ship. The Fighter Kai took Gemini by the hand as they all neared the Raven. It seemed to happen so fast; they got onto the ship, and took off out of the airlock into space beyond.
And at that very moment, a tall man with distinguished features and curly blond hair entered the room through the elevator; this was the fearsome man that Therese had described as Alexander.
Before saying a word, he looked around the area. At last, he spoke in his menacing, thick voice: "Where is Therese? Where is Gemini? Where is that fighter with the huge power level? They were just here!"
"They're not here now," said Piccolo stepping forward.
"So I've noticed, Namek," he shot back angrily. "Oh well… you're the three with the pathetic power levels of… about ten each, maybe? You'd best not be here to challenge me."
"Oh, but we are, Alexander," said Garuda boldly, cracking his whip. "Your dire deeds end here!"
"Well then," he stated while snickering, "I should at least introduce myself before I wipe you off the face of the galaxy! I am Alexander… and soon, I shall be Alexander the Great!"
End of the Gemini Saga
