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Author's Notes: Part III of False Idols... there will be a flashback of the battle with Brolli in this chapter. Note that this battle will be nothing like the battle in the movie (for one thing, Mirai Trunks isn't there). Just keep this in mind as you read through that scene.

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Series: Legend of the Seven Swords

Saga: Mirai Gohan

Chapter: 12

Episode: 10

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False Idols (Part III)

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What do I wish for?

Who am I?

What is it I desire?

"I DON'T KNOW!!!" he brought his hands to his head, drowning in the eternal ocean that is his thoughts.

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'Why don't they leave me alone? I don't want to relive my past! I don't believe in happiness!'

That's a lie. Why do you lie to yourself?

'What? Who are you?'

All he heard was silence. Mirai Gohan was a Super Saiya-jin once again.

"WHY DON'T YOU ANSWER ME!?" he screamed. He didn't know what to believe. He didn't know what to think. At least when he fought, he did not have to think about his life.

His life.

What a joke it has been.

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Krillin finally obtained the courage to keep going. He sensed both Piccolo's and Vegeta's Ki disappear. That was not a good sign. However much Krillin's mind told him to stop, his spirit told him to keep going.

'I know I can make a difference!' he told himself. He prayed he would.

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More images plagued Mirai Gohan's mind. His life as a child. His journeys on Namek. Relaxing with his father, days before the Cell Games.

Whatever happened to that boy?

'He died.'

How did he die? Or is it you buried him? Buried him alive?

It was at this time Mirai Gohan was silent.

'I...don't know.'

That is obvious. You know nothing. You know not what you believe in...

'What do you mean? Of course I do!'

So what do you believe in?

'I...'

Mirai Gohan could have sworn he heard a sigh.

It seems we will have to go back to the beginning...when that young boy died.

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Six years ago. Or, in the mind of Mirai Gohan, six millennia ago.

They looked into the eyes of the Legendary Super Saiya-jin. His power was unreal. Vegeta was lost in his own thoughts. He did not know what to do or what to think. After meeting Brolli, Vegeta realized how he was living in a false dream. He is not the strongest. No, he is far from it. His royal bloodline didn't make him the Legendary Super Saiya-jin. Brolli commenced his attack once again. Goku rushed at him, and they resumed their bout. It was not long until Piccolo joined in. Goku would throw a punch, but it would always be too late. Brolli would disappear, and Goku would feel another of his bones break. Piccolo didn't prove to be of much use. He threw a right hook, but Brolli caught it effortlessly. Taking Piccolo, he threw him into Goku. The two warriors crashed into a cliff, causing it to collapse upon them. Gohan gathered all of his strength. He ascended to the second level of the Super Saiya-jin. He rushed at Brolli. He threw so many punches at Brolli. He dodged every single one of them. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin countered with a roundhouse kick. Gohan used his small size to dodge it and get in front of Brolli. Gathering all of his energy into his hand, he powered a Ki blast. He brought his fist forward, hitting Brolli's chest. As soon as he made contact with the Legendary Super Saiya-jin's chest, he unleashed the Ki. It caused an explosion on impact. Brolli was knocked back. However, he quickly straightened himself and hit Gohan in the face with his powerful hand. Gohan went flying into the sky. Brolli followed him, and knocked him back towards the ground. As Gohan fell, Goku came back for yet another round of fighting.

"Kakaratto..." Brolli muttered. Goku used his Instantaneous Movement technique to appear behind Brolli, keeping him off balance. Before the Legendary Super Saiya-jin could react, Goku hit him in the back of his head with two punches and a drop kick. Brolli fell, spiraling downward. Waiting on the ground was Piccolo, his Makenkosappo fully charged. He unleashed it at the falling warrior. Before he knew what was happening, Brolli felt two energy blasts drilling through his shoulder. Brolli ignored the pain and flew straight towards Piccolo. Bringing his healthy arm back, he swung it forward. Piccolo was knocked back with incredible force, and flew through four straight mountains before the fifth collapsed on him. Meanwhile, Gohan went to Vegeta.

"Listen Vegeta! We need your help!" he pleaded. Vegeta looked down at him.

"What's the use? He's too strong," the Saiya-jin Prince replied.

"That's not the Vegeta I know!" Gohan yelled back at him.

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So optimistic then. It is so sad that he is dead. Buried alive within himself.

'...'

Shall we continue?

'I...recognize that phrase...'

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Gohan stood helplessly as Brolli broke down Goku's defenses. Every punch broke another of Goku's bones. There was nothing Goku could do to protect himself. Suddenly, a golden flash appeared in back of Brolli.

"YOU FOOL! YOU DARE MOCK YOUR PRINCE? BOW DOWN BEFORE ME!"

Vegeta punched Brolli in the back of the head with both his fists at the exact same time, all of his power placed inside them. Brolli paused, the pain too great for him to ignore. Gohan used this as his chance. He cupped his two hands together, and a blue light pulsed to life. Goku looked down at his son and smiled. Using his remaining strength, Goku also cupped his hands together. Father and son said together,

"KA..." They brought their hands back. The blue energy shone even brighter.

"ME..." The blue orb of Ki grew even bigger.

"HA..." Vegeta extended his two arms out.

"ME..." The energy was at its peak. The two Saiya-jin's unleashed their attack simultaneously.

"HAAAAA!" A blue beam from the ground. A blue beam from the sky. They both hit their target.

"FINAL FLASH!" yelled the Prince of all Saiya-jins, as he launched his own attack from behind.

The three energy blasts were too much for even a Legendary Super Saiya-jin. Brolli was overwhelmed by the three blasts, and faded away into history...

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That brave child. He helped save the universe again that day.

'Yes...so he did.'

So tell me...what do you believe in?

'Revenge.'

You humor me. That isn't what you believe in.

'...'

To understand, we have to go back to that last battle. Three years ago...

'No! I will never go back!'

You must. You have to understand...

'Understand what? Why can't you leave? Wait...I will make you leave!'

Mirai Gohan began gathering all of his power. He quickly ascended to the Ascended Super Saiya-jin. He was pushing his power to the limit. It wouldn't be contained for long...

Don't do it!

'Why not? Are you scared? This is what I believe in!'

Complete annihilation?

'Yes...Total oblivion!'

You mean...

'I will make all life one with the planet.'

That's wrong. You know it is.

'It is the only way!'

NO! YOU ARE WRONG GOHAN!

'Try and stop me!'

His power was exceeding its limits.

Is this what you fight for? The destruction of life?

'It is what I live for!'

What happened to that boy?

'I told you! He died!'

No! He's still there! Even after all of the years of suppressing him. He is still there.

'What do you know?'

I see him. He's still there. He's telling you not to do it. And you won't.

Mirai Gohan began to power down.

You know. Deep down inside, you know you are fighting for a false ideal. You worship a false god.

'God is dead.'

I know. You killed him. Your best friend! And you killed him!

'He deserved it.'

Keep making that excuse. Keep defending your false ideal. It won't save you. It won't liberate you from your pain.

'...'

You are living in a fantasy! Open your eyes to reality!

'I can make fantasy reality!'

No, you can't.

'The Legend of the Seven Swords. They can make fantasy reality.'

It's a myth.

'It's real! I know it is!'

'The Seven Keys will unlock the path. Truth shall be no more. What is reality shall fade into fantasy; what is fantasy shall become reality. The deepest desires, held in thou soul, shall reveal themselves in the realm of the living...'

'"...and the gates of Fugu[1] shall be opened for all eternity." So, you know the legend'

Again, you are fighting for a fallen god! A false ideal! Why can't you realize that Gohan? Why?

'...'

It was that day. Three years ago. Wasn't it?

'...'

It all starts there. The hatred. The fear. The guilt. The sadness. The death of the boy.

'No...'

We have to go back. We need to relive that day. Only then, will you gain salvation...and understand the real reason why you must fight. You must let go of your false idol. Stop worshiping him.

Stop, before you damn this time as well.

To be continued...

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Although I originally intended for the event that happened three years ago to be included in this chapter, I will include it in the next chapter instead. There will be a lot more action in the next chapter, and some answers will be revealed.

[1]-Fugu (fourth tone, third tone) means "To restore ancient ways; to return to Ancients" in Mandarin Chinese.

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Next Chapter—

Mirai Gohan relives the worst experience of his life. The fateful day that changed his life forever. Can he bring himself to accept his true destiny? Or will he persist in accomplishing his original goal?