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Author's Notes: The conclusion to False Idols!
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Series: Legend of the Seven Swords
Saga: Mirai Gohan
Chapter: 14
Episode: 10
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False Idols (Part V)
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'My son, I must! I will do this for the Earth! I will do this for the Saiya-jins! Most of all...I will do this for you!'
The hero smiled at his opponent.
"If I must die, then so be it. But this I vow...if I die, I shall not be going alone. You will come with me, and we shall both burn for eternity!"
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The skies had darkened. Nature was reacting to the enormous power given off by the two Super Saiya-jins. Gohan, Piccolo, Vegeta, Krillin, and Tienshinhan looked on.
"KAKARATTO!" Brolli yelled, as he began his offensive.
Goku's golden aura expanded, and Brolli was knocked back by it. Pressing his advantage, Goku threw a myriad of punches at Brolli. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin was too fast, however, and dodged them all with little effort. Brolli then extended his right arm and swiped it forward. A wave of invisible Ki rushed out and knocked Goku back. Brolli then flipped forward and his feet landed on Goku's chest. Goku's back scraped against the cold ground. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin flew forward. Goku cupped his hands and gathered his Ki, still moving backwards. As Brolli was about to overtake him, Goku launched a Kamehameha wave. Brolli knocked the blue beam away, and it exploded mere yards away from Gohan, Vegeta, and Piccolo. Piccolo immediately retreated a few yards back, but Gohan and Vegeta just remained where they were, their hair waving away from the explosion. Goku flipped onto his stomach and blasted into the sky. He spun in the air until he was facing Brolli. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin once again rushed at Goku. He slammed his fist into Goku's face, and blood dripped from Brolli's hand. Brolli then followed with a kick that hit Goku in the right side of his body. Goku began flying to the side. Brolli appeared in front of him and slammed him into the sky. Goku dropped out of the third level of the Super Saiya-jin and was now an Ascended Super Saiya-jin.
"DAMN IT! He stands no chance now!" Gohan yelled. He began powering up once again, but a blast from Vegeta caused him to pause.
"Shut up brat! Let Kakaraot finish his fight!" the Prince of Saiya-jins yelled.
"Get the hell away from me!" Gohan knocked Vegeta away and flew towards Brolli. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin noticed the Ki charging towards him, and turned to face it. Gohan brought his hands to his forehead, his left hand gripping his right wrist.
"MASENKO—HA!" the young Saiya-jin yelled, bringing his hands forward. A large beam of light jetted towards the Legendary Super Saiya-jin. Brolli smirked and then screamed. The beam dissipated before it could reach him. Gohan was not discouraged. Gathering more of his Ki, he made another rush at Brolli. Gohan pictured in his mind a wall pushing Brolli back. And so it was. An invisible force began pushing the Legendary Super Saiya-jin back. Taking advantage of Brolli's moment of confusion, Gohan moved behind him and brought his fist into the back of Brolli's head. The Legendary Saiya-jin's head jerked forward. Gohan spun Brolli's entire body around and kicked him in the forehead. This time, Brolli's head jerked back. Gohan quickly cupped his hands and gathered a large amount of Ki, before unleashing it in the form of a Kamehemeha right into Brolli's ribcage. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin was pushed into the ground. Sparks of energy appeared around Gohan before he resumed his attack. Brolli began to get up, but was immediately knocked backed down when he felt Gohan's head slam into his stomach. The young Saiya-jin spun around on his left foot and hit Brolli in the shin with the heel of his right boot. Gohan dropped to the floor and balanced himself with his right hand, before spinning and sweeping Brolli's legs out from under him with both his feet. Gohan flipped forward and landed both his feet on Brolli's left shin.
Piccolo watched as Gohan's attacks increased in ferocity. Originally, Piccolo thought Gohan was attacking randomly, but when he saw Gohan's last attack, the Namek realized that the young Saiya-jin was focusing on Brolli's lower body, specifically his legs.
'Why Brolli's legs?' the Namek thought. Then he remembered their last battle with Brolli.
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Piccolo flew at Brolli. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin knocked him away with his right arm. Immediately Goku and Gohan replaced Piccolo. Brolli blocked each of their punches with his own two hands, but only sparingly used his legs. Within seconds, Goku and Gohan had joined Piccolo, and the three of them stared up at Brolli from their backs.
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'Of course! Brolli's legs are his weak point! Excellent work, kid!'
Gohan placed his left hand over his right fist and pushed down. Brolli felt his opponent's elbow hit him on his weakened shin. Gohan wiped the blood from his elbow and grabbed Brolli by his hair. Gohan lifted Brolli up until their eyes were level.
"I never thought that the Legendary Super Saiya-jin would be so weak. It's pitiful."
Brolli's eyes flashed with a murderous gleam. He opened his mouth and a powerful blast of energy emerged from within. Gohan, caught completely by surprise, felt his body burning. Half of his gi was burned completely. The beam exploded as Gohan fell to the ground.
"Gohan!" Piccolo yelled. The Namek turned to the Legendary Super Saiya-jin. Piccolo tore off his turban and his weighted cape. He two articles of clothing smashed into the ground simultaneously. The Namek charged at Brolli, his right leg extended forward. Brolli caught Piccolo's foot. Grasping it tightly, Brolli flew into the air before racing towards the ground. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin slammed Piccolo into the floor. Brolli then grabbed Piccolo's leg with his other hand. In one powerful motion, Brolli snapped the leg in half. Brolli's hands were bathed in purple blood. The pain Piccolo was experiencing manifested into a scream. Brolli laughed sadistically as he threw the ripped limb back at Piccolo.
Vegeta looked at the sight before him with indifference. The picture of a warrior on the ground, in unspeakable pain, was common to him after years in Frieza's service. Still, seeing Brolli rip Piccolo's leg in two was enough to anger the Saiya-jin prince.
"I'LL SEE YOU IN HELL!" Vegeta cried as he became an Ascended Super Saiya-jin.
From a distant cliff, Krillin and Tienshinhan watched the scene unfold before them.
"Vegeta!" Krillin yelled. "Don't do it!" Tienshinhan looked at his fellow fighter with a sullen look.
"He can't hear you," Tienshinhan pointed out. "And even if he could, why would he listen to us?"
Krillin looked down in defeat.
"I wish I could do something, anything," the monk mumbled.
Vegeta, surrounded by a golden flame, rushed at Brolli. Brolli did not attempt to hide his amusement as Vegeta launched his attacks. Ultimately, his efforts were futile. Vegeta punched Brolli twice. Brolli floated to the right as the first punch sailed painlessly passed him. Vegeta brought his other arm forward. Brolli ducked underneath the attack and held onto Vegeta's arm. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin put his body in front of Vegeta's arm and, using his free hand, punched Vegeta hard in the gut. Drops of blood spilled onto Brolli's face. Brolli then let go of Vegeta's arm, and the Saiya-jin prince fell to the ground. As he fell, his hair reverted to its natural hair color.
Gohan finally brought himself back to his feet. Taking his wrist, he wiped away the blood that was dripping from the side of his mouth. Quickly he surveyed the battlefield. Brolli's Ki was as high as ever. Piccolo and Vegeta's Kis were both virtually non-existent. Gohan clenched his fists. He let out a scream, and the bolts of energy began their dance. Gohan's hair regained its golden color. Once again, Gohan was an Ultimate Ascended Super Saiya-jin. Gohan extended his arms forward and crossed his wrists. Two spheres of energy began forming around his wrists. Gohan brought his arms down to his sides, the two balls of Ki still around his wrists. Gohan opened his hands, and sparks of energy began racing towards the energy balls.
"Liang Jinhuo Ski!" the young Saiya-jin shouted as the two energy balls shot out from his palms. They became a solid golden color and sparks of blue energy wrapped around them. The two spheres of energy began revolving around each other as they raced towards the Legendary Super Saiya-jin. Brolli felt the large Ki racing towards him. He quickly turned around to see the Liang Jinhuo Ski mere moments from making contact with him. Brolli brought his two arms to his chest and crossed them. He then ducked his head. However, the energy bolts shot out from the balls of energy, wrapping around his arms. He felt the foreign energy begin invading his body, and Brolli felt pain. Unspeakable pain. Brolli uncrossed his arms and brought them back to his sides. The energy left his body. However, Brolli had left himself unguarded. The two energy balls slammed into him, and exploded on impact. Smoke blanketed the battlefield. Gohan smirked. The attack had worked flawlessly. Then, two beams of light raced out from the smoke. Gohan knocked the first beam of light away, which turned out to be a Ki blast. However, the second beam of light hit him from above. Gohan didn't even have to think about what the second beam of light was. All he could do was attempt to defend himself from the next assault. Gohan screamed, and his aura cleared the smoke away from the battlefield. Brolli appeared in front of Gohan and punched the teenager in the face. Gohan ignored the pain and counterattacked. He feinted a left punch and instead kicked with his right leg. Brolli had no choice but to block his enemy's attack with his damaged leg. Gohan brought his arm back, gathered a decent amount of Ki, and flung his wrist forward. A small ball of energy raced forward. Brolli knocked it away with his right hand. Gohan raced towards Brolli. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin brought his arms up to block the attack, but it ended up being an after-image of the young Saiya-jin. Brolli pushed his elbow behind him, hoping to catch Gohan. However, Gohan came from above and launched about fifty quick kicks at Brolli's head. The last kick forced Brolli towards the ground. Gohan again charged his Ki, this time for a Masenko. But before he could launch the attack, a fighter appeared in front of him.
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'Must we continue?'
Is it over?
'No...'
Then we must.
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"What are you doing?" Gohan yelled.
"What did I tell you?" his father asked, ignoring his son's question. Gohan had no answer.
"Listen, you don't stand a chance. Leave him to me," Goku explained. Gohan shook his head.
"I was beating him! Come on dad, I can take care of myself!" the young Saiya-jin cried. Goku looked at his son, disappointment evident on his face.
"I'm surprised Gohan. I thought you would notice Brolli was still holding back," Goku said. The elder Saiya-jin turned towards the ground, where Brolli had just regained his footing. Goku arched his back towards Gohan and bent his arms towards his sides. With a yell, Goku's hair extended back to his hip and turned a golden yellow. His eyes turned into a bright teal, and reflected the anger Goku felt within. Gohan was shocked.
"You still have energy left?" he asked. Goku's mouth curved slightly upwards.
"Always carry Senzu beans on you," he stated, and tossed Gohan a bag. Without any thought, Gohan extended his right arm and caught the brown pouch. Within it were two Senzu beans.
"Give them to Piccolo and Vegeta. Quickly!" Goku commanded. Gohan remained motionless.
"What about you? You are going to need one during the fight."
Goku closed his eyes. A chain of thoughts traveled through his mind.
"After this, a Senzu bean won't do me any good," he said sadly. Gohan allowed his mouth to open in shock.
"Gohan, we've wasted enough time. Give Piccolo and Vegeta the beans, and then leave this place. Get as far away as you can."
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A sound began piercing the silence. It was an odd sound, considering its origin. Tears of water dropped towards the ground, only to be picked up and carried away by the wind. And yet, the flow of memories did not stop.
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He obeyed his father. To a certain extent. As the two auras merged and the two Super Saiya-jins battled on, Gohan took the bodies of the two fallen fighters and brought them to the cliff Tienshinhan and Krillin were standing on. The two had been surprised to sense Goku return and continue fighting Brolli. Gohan dropped Piccolo and Vegeta's bodies down on the floor. He tossed the Senzu beans to Krillin.
"Give them the beans, and then leave," Gohan stated. Tienshinhan stared at Gohan.
"Why should we?" he asked.
Gohan stared right back at him.
"Because it is my father's last wish."
Both Krillin and Tienshinhan were shocked at Gohan's choice of words.
"What do you mean, 'last wish?' You are making it seem as if his fate is already decided!" Krillin yelled. Tienshinhan placed his hand on his friend's shoulder.
"You know I don't like it either, but we have no choice," he said sadly. Gohan nodded and turned around.
"Where are you going?" Krillin asked. Gohan levitated off the ground.
"I'm not going to abandon him now. No matter what he says." With that, Gohan flew back towards the battlefield.
Every punch, every kick, every hit left a flash of light in its wake. The ground was blanketed in blood and sweat. All signs of life were long gone, save the two warriors who continued fighting, impervious to their surroundings. With every blow inflicted on his opponent, Goku was revealing another of his emotions. Sorrow. Anger. Pain. Hatred. The fight continued, like the dance that seems to last forever. Like the life of the universe. Eternal. Never ceasing.
A loud sound echoed across the field as Goku's fist connected with Brolli's. Sparks shot out from their hands. Goku raised his leg. Brolli ducked underneath it. Goku brought his leg down to a 45-degree angle and launched himself towards the ground. His leg connected with Brolli's shadow as the Legendary Super Saiya-jin looked down from the sky. Goku flew towards Brolli yet again, his hair flowing behind him. The two fighters disappeared behind a flash of light. Two blurs escaped from the explosion that followed. The two blurs "hopped" across the sky, as if playing a game of tag. To the fighters, however, it was much more than a game. It was a battle of life and death. A battle with the entire universe at stake. Goku was the only one who could stop Brolli from destroying the Universe. Earth. New Namek. Yardaat. They would all be gone.
A second sun appeared in the sky as Goku's Chou Kamehameha hit Brolli. Goku quickly followed his attack by using his Instantaneous Movement to appear behind Brolli. Goku hit Brolli in the back of his neck with a blow from his left hand. Brolli shook the attack off as if it were nothing and back flipped in the air. He was now levitating behind Goku. Brolli began launching a flurry of punches at Goku, each one aimed for a different section of the body. The first three were aimed to the head. Goku simply moved his head in the opposite direction of each punch and successfully dodged them all. He spun around in time to block the next two punches. The first of the two was aimed for Goku's back. Goku placed his left palm out and caught the punch. Brolli withdrew his hand while clenching his other hand into a fist, intending to slam it on top of Goku's head. Goku moved to the right side to dodge it. Brolli's next four punches were aimed for Goku's torso. The Super Saiya-jin could not act fast enough to block the first, which sent a sharp pain through his body. However, the second and third punches were easily dodged by moving higher into the air. Brolli also rose into the air as he launched a final punch towards Goku's chest. The Super Saiya-jin stopped his ascent and Brolli flew over him, his punch connecting with air. Goku took the opportunity to give Brolli a taste of his fist. Goku's fist dug deeply into the Legendary Super Saiya-jin's gut. Goku then spun around twice before hitting Brolli with a roundhouse kick. Brolli moved back a few inches in the air, before jerking his head forward. It hit Goku in the chest. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin followed his attack by grabbing Goku by the hair. Brolli then raised his knee and smashed it into Goku's face. A definite "crack" was heard as the Super Saiya-jin's nose was broken. Brolli let go of his opponent's hair and hit Goku in the back of his head with his shoulder. Goku dropped out of Super Saiya-jin completely as he fell towards the ground.
Gohan decided it was time once again for him to take action. Why couldn't his father see he stood no chance?
'Only I can stop Brolli. No one else comes close to him in power!' Gohan mentally screamed. However, another voice within told him to respect his father's decision. The voice of the optimistic child. Gohan listened, and watched in shock as Goku somehow rose to his feet and once again ascended passed the second level of the Super Saiya-jin.
Goku was getting desperate. Conventional means will not stop Brolli now. It was time to attempt something that has been untested. Goku had attempted to perfect this technique for years, and now was the perfect time to test it. Goku dropped out of Super Saiya-jin 3 and reverted to Super Saiya-jin 2. Then he dropped out of that level. Now, Goku was a regular Super Saiya-jin.
Gohan could not believe what his father was doing. He didn't run out of power, or else he would've gone straight to the standard level of Super Saiya-jin, if he remained as a Super Saiya-jin at all. Was he giving up?
Goku clenched his fists. A golden aura began surrounding him as his hair waved in the air.
'Now...let us see if it works,' he thought.
Brolli watched in amusement. It appeared that Kakaratto was admitting defeat! This was to be expected, of course. He never stood a chance against the Legendary Super Saiya-jin.
Goku began drawing energy from within. His aura slowly became a darker gold. His hair began waving much more furiously. His eyes turned black, although his hair remained gold. A small, red flame began circling Goku.
Gohan finally realized what his father was doing. It was brilliant...if it works.
'Adapting it to be used in the Super Saiya-jin state...if this works, Brolli stands no chance!' Gohan thought. Perhaps the universe still has a chance.
The red flame began growling larger and larger. Likewise, Goku's aura had now changed to a dark red.
"Kaio-ken...times TWENTY!" Goku screamed as the flame consumed him. A flash of blinding red light engulfed the battlefield. Both Brolli and Gohan covered their eyes. When the light finally receded, Super Saiya-jin Goku was replaced by a new fighter. His hair was waving above him. It was golden yellow, with tints of red within as well as being outlined in red. A flaming red aura surrounded him. All of his clothes were also tinted red. He had succeeded. Goku had succeeded at using the Kaio-Ken technique as a Super Saiya-jin. Now, his Super Saiya-jin powers were increased twenty fold. Brolli just stared at his opponent, unsure of what to do. Goku appeared in front of Brolli before he had a chance to do anything.
"Are you afraid?" Goku asked before slamming his fist into Brolli's face. The flaming aura around Goku's hand burned into the Legendary Super Saiya-jin's skin. The blood that was flowing out of the wound was sucked into the aura, making it even redder. Goku then hit Brolli with a roundhouse kick. Brolli went flying through the sky until he collided with the ground. As soon as Brolli brought himself to his feet, Goku was in front of him. Goku took Brolli by the arm and tossed him into the air. Goku then raised his palm and fired a blast of Ki. The red energy blast hit Brolli as he was falling to the ground. Goku moved underneath Brolli and caught him with his knee. Brolli screamed in pain. Goku pulled back his knee and Brolli dropped onto the floor. Goku's aura began weakening slightly. After shaking his head, Goku picked Brolli up by the hair once again. He threw him away, and Brolli's legs scraped the ground. Coughing up blood, the Legendary Super Saiya-jin picked himself off the ground and levitated into the air. He looked down and saw Goku's red aura still on the ground. Brolli turned his attention towards the sky and saw none other than Goku levitating in front of him! Quickly taking a glance back towards the ground, Brolli saw it deserted. Goku wrapped his left hand around his right fist and slammed it down on Brolli's head, his entire weight put into the blow. Brolli began falling towards the ground yet again. Goku appeared beside Brolli and kicked him back into the sky. Gathering his Ki in his hands, Goku threw numerous red balls of energy at his opponent. Brolli felt another piece of his flesh burn as the energy blasts engulfed him. Goku stopped his assault and flew into Brolli, his shoulder hitting the Legendary Super Saiya-jin in the chest. Goku threw fourteen punches at Brolli's head, all of which connected. Goku finished the assault by flipping forward, his right leg extended. Brolli quickly raised his arm to try to block the kick, but he was too slow. As Brolli collided with the ground, it left another scar in the Earth.
All of Gohan's doubts surrounding his father's strength had disappeared as he watched Brolli get picked apart. However, he noticed Goku's aura begin to fade.
'It appears Kaio-Ken x20 while in the Super Saiya-jin state is even more draining than the third level of the Super Saiya-jin,' the young Saiya-jin observed. If this battle was going to end, it needed to end soon. Or else Goku would finally run out of energy.
Goku finally stopped his offensive. Brolli flew up from the crater and took a position in the sky on an equal plane with Goku. The Legendary Super Saiya-jin took his hand and wiped away the blood and sweat flowing freely form his forehead. Goku screamed as his aura became larger than ever before. It began consuming the entire battlefield. Soon, a field of red energy spanned from the clouds to the ground. The aura crept closer and closer to Brolli until it stopped expanding mere inches from his face. Within the flames, Goku had cupped his hands in front of him. Sparks of energy shot out from his fingertips. Waves of blue energy began gathering within his palms. Goku brought his hands closer to him.
"Ka..." The waves of energy began forming a sphere of blue Ki, growing larger in diameter.
"Me..." The red aura began collapsing on itself, moving to Goku's palms. Goku brought his arms even closer to his sides.
"Ha..." Goku's hands were completely covered by the gigantic blue orb, which was surrounded by a red flame that once was Goku's aura. Golden sparks periodically danced around the ball.
"ME..." Goku crouched slightly. His entire red aura was now surrounding the ball of energy, and his hair had changed to a pure gold. It began expanding until it reached down to the Saiya-jin's waist. Goku's eyebrows disappeared, and a golden flame surrounded him and his blue energy ball. The heavens rained bolts of lightning onto the field, and lava erupted from underneath the ground. Goku smiled as he saw the look of pure terror on Brolli's face.
"HAAAAAAAA!" Goku extended his arms forward. The energy ball rushed forward, leaving a dazzling trail of blue light behind it. The ball of energy was surrounded by a gigantic red flame, and bolts of energy flowed through the tail of the Kamehameha. Goku had dropped out of Super Saiya-jin completely, having put all of his energy into this one attack. The beam of Ki soon grew to an unimaginable size, and words could not describe the awesome power it was radiating. The energy attack inched ever closer to Brolli.
"Good-bye, Gohan," Goku mumbled as he placed all of his being into the attack. Goku's entire body began shining, as it turned into a bright golden color. His hair once again was to his waistline, and his eyes were a light teal. A smile could be faintly seen through the blinding light. The essence of Goku. All placed into a final, desperate attempt of ridding the world of evil. At least he would leave a smile for the universe to remember him by. Yes, he had died happy. Sacrificing himself to rid the universe of evil one, last time.
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That's it. Let it all out. Don't hold back.
Mirai Gohan had collapsed to his knees. His hands were grabbing at the ground as tears stained the floor. He didn't hold anything back. The memories continued flowing through him, as easily as the tears were falling to the floor. He wouldn't stop. Not now. He had so much further to go...
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Gohan had no chance but to leave the planet. The Ki that was being emitted from his father's Final, Perfect Kamehameha was tearing the battlefield apart. Remembering his training with Yajen, Gohan formed a bubble of oxygen around him as he flew over the heavens. The Earth was so beautiful from space, he reasoned. The young Saiya-jin could not believe what he had just witnessed. His father had placed all of his power, including his very life force, into one final attack. He had made the ultimate sacrifice.
It was in vain.
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A slight breeze passed over what was left of the torn battlefield. Lying peacefully in the middle of the destruction was a man with wild black hair, arranged in odd spikes. His eyes were closed, and a smile was left on his face. His breathing had long ceased, and soul left his body for Heaven.
Staring at him from a distance, two red eyes watched him. He had to admit, he was impressed. He never thought a Saiya-jin would be capable of emitting that much power, not even a Super Saiya-jin. They were worthless creatures. Sure, Brolli had been of some assistance to him, but that was only because he did not want to soil his hands. Now the final key was in his grasp, and the Saiya-jin of Earth had been so kind as to dispose of his "partner."
"It pains me to think that you are no longer here to see me know, Yajen!" the mysterious fighter boasted. He smirked.
"Perhaps I shall see your heir soon. But until then..."
Gohan watched in horror as the Earth exploded in a brilliant flash. Everything they had worked so hard for...was over. They were all dead. Piccolo. Krillin. Tienshinhan. His mother. Goten. Vegeta. Trunks. Bulma. All of them...dead. And it was all because of Goku.
'Why did you have to sacrifice yourself before the battle was over? Why...?' Gohan asked himself as tears dropped from his face and froze in space. He shook his head. Never again would he cry. He would get revenge on whomever would be sadistic enough to gather the Seven Swords and destroy the universe. Of course, he knew who it was. Yajen had told him all about the only other warrior besides them in the entire universe who had the powers of a Guardian. Although he was far from one. No...he was a destroyer of worlds.
"I WILL MAKE YOU PAY!" Gohan screamed.
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You never did.
'That is correct...I failed. Three years later, I confronted him. Billions of worlds had been destroyed within those three years. The gates of Hell had been opened. He used the Seven Keys to unlock his deepest desires...the destruction of the universe. His powers were so amazing...above anything I had ever seen. His powers were hundreds of times stronger than that of Brolli.'
So you blamed it on yourself. You couldn't believe that you had ever listened to the child within you. He had steered you wrong that fateful day. You considered yourself weak for placing all of your trust within Goku.
And then you came to a realization. It was not your fault...
No, it was the fault of your father's. He was the one who fell in battle. He was the one who ended the battle all too soon. Sure, he had killed Brolli, but he couldn't stop...
'...that's right.'
You can still change things. It is not too late.
'How? I have failed not only my time, but this one as well. In my anger, I killed the only ones who stand a chance at stopping him...'
Are you sure they are dead?
'But I can't...wait! I do fell it! He's still alive!'
That's right. Now, do you know what you must do?
Mirai Gohan looked down at the floor.
Let go of all of this pain. Then, gather the Seven Swords. Quickly. It is the only way to save this timeline.
'I understand.'
Good. Well, my job here has been completed. It was great speaking with you again my friend...
'You too. Thank you so much...for everything.'
Ha! Try and place all the praise on me.
'Where would we be without you?'
Probably dead, but that is besides the point.
Mirai Gohan looked to the heavens and smiled. A genuine smile. He saw the cape waving in the wind.
"Thank you for everything...Yajen."
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Finally, the conclusion of 'False Idols.' But is it truly over, or has everything just begun?
I must thank Rowol, Eugene, and Daniel of Lorien, who continue reviewing my fan fiction. It really helps to know someone is reading and enjoying it.
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Next Chapter—
Mirai Gohan decides to redeem himself for all of the pain he has inflicted on the current timeline. But will the others accept him? Or will his pleas go unanswered, as the fate of the universe remains unchanged...