Chapter 16 – Reversion

Fujitsu: Why the hell did you let her push you out of the way?! (unexpectedly grabs Zyxoiar out of Trunks' arms and into his) My Liege, it's my fault this happened to you. I was trying to do away with him before he hurt you. (he presses her closer as he sees her condition worsening, feeling her body weakening, and continues; his voice quivering with regret). I failed you, My Liege.

Trunks stands there watching them, helpless to do anything. Seeing how protective Fujitsu is with her makes him realize what he should have done.

Trunks: What will happen to her?

Fujitsu: She's all ready slipped into a catatonic state. She will die. There's no cure for this curse. (stiffly holds Zyxoiar out to Trunks) Take her.

Trunks takes a long hard look at Fujitsu. The once great warrior, a genius of medications in disguise, is now an ordinary man, one who cannot deal with his mistakes. Whatever future lies ahead for him means absolutely nothing. For an instant, a spark of someone familiar shines through his eyes.

Fujitsu: Please…

Trunks recovers her back in his arms. The distraught Fujitsu wanders away. Knowing that it could be the difference between life and death, Trunks broadens his wings and focuses all of his energy into her, hoping to revive her somehow. He uses every last bit of energy he has to offer - too much - but to no avail. His body, weakened by transferring everything to another, fails him and he faints. His grip loosens; her limp body leans gently against his as her soul slips silently away.

Elsewhere

Not knowing what else to do, Fujitsu hovers over the island, pondering over what went wrong. Unknown to even him, the prolong control Zyxoiar had over his mind and body mutated and created a failsafe, allowing him to revert back into the demonic assassin whenever he senses something strange from his mighty mistress. From Zyxoiar, he senses power, fearlessness, darkness and hate. The emotion of love is unknown.

He convinces himself that Zyxoiar's current predicament was all his fault and she would never come back.

Fujitsu: I failed. My Liege Mistress Zyxoiar, is gone. I lost the one person I swore to protect. There's nothing left for me… (louder) and there shall be nothing left of this pathetic planet!!

Elsewhere

Inside, most of the other fighters feast on a buffet of assorted foods.

Goku (in between bites): Some night, huh guys? All that fighting and everything. Actually, I didn't think we'd have a chance by ourselves.

Everyone stares at Goku after this comment, wondering why their leader didn't think they would have a chance. Krillen tries to keep the conversation going.

Krillen: And the legend. Who knew Trunks would have something to do in a legend like that? (turns to Vegeta leaning against a wall) You should be proud of him. He held it up.

Vegeta: He got killed by a girl, didn't he?

Yamcha: I didn't see you trying much after she beat you up.

Tien: And you're being too hard on him. He pushed himself past his limits.

Piccolo: You're right. Nor did he know what he was doing or why. Didn't any of you notice how differently he fought? Legend or no legend, he fought as if something irked him. Maybe there's more to it than we know.

Gohan: But, something still doesn't make sense.

Yamcha: What doesn't?

Gohan: During our fight with Fujitsu, he said something that sounded kind of like Zyxoiar's name.

Chaozu: Yeah, I was close enough to hear it. He said, "This is for you Z--"

The others feel the entire island tremble. Vegeta exits through a window and hovers over the building. He sees Fujitsu focusing all of his energy together, hands pointed at the island.

Vegeta: Fujitsu? How..? (scoffs) Hell… (returns inside) Listen. Ioni's gone insane again. He's trying to destroy the island.

All get up from their seats abruptly and storm out the window. In attempt to stop Fujitsu instantly, Gohan speeds ahead of the others. He is unpleasantly greeted by a force field, keeping anything and everything away from Fujitsu in a eight meter radius.

Observing this defensive strategy, Goku instructs everyone to land and line up underneath the devastating ray. Each one powers up, ready to release his beam.

Goku: On my mark! Three…

Fujitsu's steak draws nearer to Earth.

Goku: Two…One…Now!

The immense power from one solitary location forces the landscape to collapse in about their feet. Each energy blast soon merges together at the same point, creating something beyond their own imaginations. However, it is much too powerful for the island and begins to suck in trees, water, ice, and sand from the neighboring sectors.

Unfortunate for Fujitsu, this joined effort not only foils his plans for total devastation but also is powerful enough to kill him instantly. His chances of living lessen as their ray draws closer.

A shadowy figure comes through the dust and smoke, busting through Fujitsu's form of protection. His foot lands on the defendant's jaw, chucking him away from the battle. The combined beam of the alliance overtakes Fujitsu's and thrusts it deep into the heart space.

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Once the lands settle Trunks lands, wingless, into the welcoming group of friends.

Goku: Hey, glad you're here.

Gohan: Yeah, I thought you'd stay unconscious for a few more days.

Vegeta puts a hand on his son's shoulder. Trunks' turns to him, startled at first, then relieved after seeing his father actually smile.

Fujitsu drags himself to his feet and scrambles, holding onto one arm. He stops in front of the group bowing his head, on one knee with his good hand across his chest.

Fujitsu: What do you wish of me?

Vegeta: What's he yapping about now?

Trunks: What do you mean?

Fujitsu: I'm here to serve only you My Liege, Master Trunks.

Goku: My Liege?

Krillen: Master Trunks?

Gohan: Does this mean Zyxoiar's dead?

Trunks (hesitating): I don't know. She--

Yamcha: She what?

Trunks: She wasn't there when I came to agai--

In the middle of his thought, Trunks suddenly senses a weak, yet familiar ki in the distance

runks (while talking to the air): Umm…I…have to…go do something… (flies off)