Okay... here we go again... /\ /\



Chapter Fourteen: Kicked into Gear



Gohan returned from Videl's hostpital room after delivering her a Senzu bean. He then walked out to the ring with Kibito for their match. Soon after, Videl rushed in to see his match. The Supreme Kai looked at Nanake, and she looked back at him. Supreme Kai smiled at her and nodded as he stepped forward.

"It is time."

The Z-Fighters turned to look at Supreme Kai as he stood in front of them.

"Soon now, Gohan is going to be attacked by two men. But don't worry, he'll be fine. I must advise you to not interfere no matter what happens."

"But... why?" Goku asked.

"You think you can tell ME what to do? Who do you think you are?!" Vegeta growled at him.

Flute stomped over to Vegeta and growled up at him. "You disrespectfull FLY! That's NO way to talk to the SUPREME KAI!"

Everyone but Nanake, Piccolo, Naki, Flute, and the Supreme Kai himself had a look of shock sweep over their faces.

"SHIN?!" Goku stammered, "YOU'RE the Supreme Kai?"



Kibito spoke calmly to Gohan. "Gohan. I am curious to see your Super Saiyan powers. Show them to me. We may be able to use them."

"Wha...?" Gohan stammered, "What do you mean 'We may be able to use them?'"

"Please Gohan, just show me."





Nanake looked at the Supreme Kai. "This adventure will take a dramatic turn at this moment... won't it?"

The Supreme Kai turned and smiled at her gently. "I believe in you, Nanake. You are an excellent Time Fighter."

Nanake blushed and looked down. "Thank you... but will it be enough...?"

Vegeta saw Nanake blush and the Supreme Kai looking straight at her. He grunted annoyed and stood protectively in front of her. The Supreme Kai chuckled softly behind his hand in amusement.





"Ergh.... This is gonna get me kicked outta school!" Gohan growled as he powered up. Soon he went Super Saiyan, and then ascended Saiyan. The crowd was silent as the ring rattled and tiles floated up as his power rose. After he finished, he smirked arrogantly at Kibito.

"Hey. This enough for ya? Wanna see what happens when I put this to good use?" He taunted.

Kibito stared, slack-jawed and wide-eyed.





Nanake stared in the same manner, stammering, "Gohan... you've gotten so strong..."

Vegeta scoffed in front of her, leaning against a wall, "Feh. Gohan was a lot stronger when he fought Cell. He's grown soft in the times of peace."

Supreme Kai never took his eyes off Gohan and spoke, "Even so... he's powerful enough to bait them out."





Spopovitch and Yamuu soared out into the ring quickly. Gohan sensed them coming and whirled around to defend, but Supreme Kai bound him still with a spell so Spopovitch could grab onto him, holding him for Yamuu. He stabbed the sharp end of a bag into Gohan's gut, cleaning him out of energy. Nanake looked away, flinching and Videl had to be held back by Goku to stop her from running into the ring. Krillin was held back by Piccolo. Supreme Kai shouted at them,

"I TOLD you, you MUST STAY BACK!"

Gohan roared in pain as his energy was sucked dry. His hair turned back to it's normal black color. Kibito just stood there. Once stealing all his energy, they left Gohan, twitching on the ring floor. The bag glowed white as they blasted off into the air. And then Yamuu and Spopovitch were gone.

Supreme Kai stepped forward, ordering them all to not go near Gohan, as Kibito would be taking care of him. He then walked towards the ring a few steps, stopped and turned as Ophillia landed with Tetsuo under one arm, and Naki and Flute on her back.

"Nanake." He called to her.

"Hai." Nanake stepped forward, ignoring Vegeta's grunt of disaproval.

"Come here at once." She obeyed and joined Ophillia's side. The Supreme Kai turned to look at them all and continued, "We must go and see where they are taking Gohan's energy." He looked at Goku, "We could use your help... I understand if you feel you must stay." He turned and shouted, "Nanake, Ophillia, let's go!"

"Wha-?! I'M coming too!" Naki shouted at him, stepping forward. "Mama! Tell him I can go!"

"Naki..." Nanake bent to her daughter, "Stay here and take care of Flute. Please. This is too much for you this time."

"But Mama..." Naki sniffled a bit. Nanake looked at her with sad eyes and drew her into a tight hug. Flute joined in the hug too. "I love you..." Nanake whispered as she stood again. Naki jumped up and hugged Ophillia before the three took off. Nanake looked back at Vegeta once, before they were out of sight. Vegeta glared after her. ("Woman... what are you up to? Where are you going after you've hidden for so long? Are you going to hide again? I won't allow it.")

Naki wiped her tears away angrilly and stomped over to Goku, "YOU are my mom's friend right? You're s'posed to be real strong! Why don't YOU go with them?!"

Goku smirked and said, "I count on going."

Krillin's eyes widened, "What?! You're going too?"

"Krillin! If I don't go with them, I'll never know what's going on around here!"

There was a long pause. Finally Krillin sighed and said, "Fine. Then I'm going with you."

"Great Krillin! Let's go!" Goku cheered.

"NOT SO FAST DAMN YOU!" Vegeta roared. ("First Nanake takes off and now Kakarrot?! I don't THINK so!")

"TRYING TO FLEE OUR FIGHT, KAKARROT?!"

"Vegeta..." Goku smiled down at him, "Something more important has come up."

"SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT?! WE'RE UP IN THE NEXT ROUND AND YOU WILL FIGHT ME, DAMN YOU! I ONLY ENTERED THIS STUPID TOURNAMENT SO I COULD BEAT YOU, DAMN IT!!!"

"Okay! Okay! Tell you what! I have to go find the Supreme Kai, but when I get back, I'll fight, you, okay?" Goku chuckled nervously.

Vegeta growled and shoved him, "IDIOT! You can only stay for ONE DAY in this world! Did you FORGET?!?!"

Goku thought for a moment and then chuckled again,

"Oh yeah... Guess I did! But...uh... How about you come with us?"

"We're wasting time..." Piccolo grunted.

"You're coming too?" Krillin looked up at him. Piccolo nodded. Goku, Piccolo and Krillin floated over to where Gohan lay still. Videl was now at his side. Goku looked up at Kibito and said,

"I'm counting on you to take care of him."

"I will. And we will both follow you soon."

Goku nodded and the three took off. Eighteen shouted at Krillin to be careful and Vegeta followed them angrilly.







Yamuu and Spopovitch flew witgh great speed.

"Majin Buu will be resurrected with this power!" Yamuu smirked, "Babidi will be very pleased."

Spopovitch, nodded, grinning evilly.









Supreme Kai, Nanake, and Ophillia followed a safe distance behind. A smile grew on th Supreme Kai's face when he heard a familiar voice.

"Hey wait!"

Nanake looked back and shouted happily, "Goku!"

Goku, Krillin, Piccolo, and Vegeta had caught up to the trio.

"I'm glad you decided to come. And thank you." The Supreme Kai, smirked gladly back at them, "Without all of your help, I would not be able to defeat them."

"You need US to beat THOSE two?" Goku asked, unbelieving.

"No. Not those pawns..." Ophillia spoke up.

"The wizard controlling them." Supreme Kai glared forward.

"A wizard...?" Piccolo murmured.

"Yes." Supreme Kai confirmed and began his tale,

"Long ago, when the human race was at it's infancy here on Earth, a powerful wizard from the distant edge of the universe named Bibidi first appeared. With him, he brought a terrible monster of his own creation, whose sole purpose was to destroy. The name of the monster was Majin Buu. Majin Buu had no feelings or conscience. He was designed as an instrument of fear and terror. His single desire was to eliminate all living things... and he was very good at it.

With Majin Buu at his control, Bibidi set out in a systematic destuction of all life in the universe. Hundreds of planets were reduced to rubble. Entire galaxies were erased from existence, no force could withstand his evil power. Even with the help of the Time Warriors... all too many have suffered his evil."

Vegeta listened to this story and smirked to himself, ("Heh. This Majin Buu sounds like he would have made a descent Saiyan!")

Supreme Kai heard his thoughts and turned, glaring at him, "No. You're wrong Vegeta."

Vegeta glared back, suspiciously.

"There were five Grand Kais at that time. Each one a thousand times more powerful than the one you called Freeza. When they fought Buu... only one survived. He would have wiped out your entire Saiyan race with a breath... just like so many others."

"Wow..." Goku exclaimed.

Vegeta glared at the Supreme Kai angrilly. ("Ergh... Why didn't someone TELL me he could read minds!")

"In time," The Supreme Kai continued, "Majin Buu became so powerful, that even Bibidi had trouble controlling him. Whenever he needed to rest, he would trap Majin Buu in a ball that would lay dormant until the counter spell was invoked. Bibidi used the ball to transport Majin Buu from planet to planet. The ball was brought here, planet Earth, intended to be Majin Buu's next target. Obviously this action was prevented, but the ball that contains Majin Buu remains here on Earth to this day. I could have destroyed him...but chose to leave him hidden. Majin Buu is no threat as long as he is confined to that ball. And until now, we thought that Bibidi was the only one that could release him.

Bibidi had a son. He's here on Earth. Bibidi named his son, Babidi. At any cost, we MUST STOP HIM! He intends to continue his father's work. He's going to release Majin Buu!"

Vegeta flew over to Nanake and stayed right along side her and glared at her. "Running away to hide again?"

She looked him in the eyes with a stab of guilt and then looked down with a weak smile. "No... No more hiding..." She closed her eyes as a warmer smile crossed her lips, "No more running..."





To Be Continued...

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