Author's Note – Zett – YO!! Yes, I am alive. I am SO sorry this took so long, but school has been HELL. Well, even more so than usual. So anyway, hope you like!! It shouldn't take as long for the next chap, hopefully… Oh, and as I have been declaring in some of my other fics as well, I have started a site where I'll be posting art work of my original characters, including scenes from some fics! There's not a lot up yet, but swing by if you like and check 'er out! The address is http://www.geocities.com/climhazzard_21/! I am also starting to piece together my original and ultimate fic, to be called 'Guilty By Association'!! Muwahahahha! But anywho, enjoy the chap!! And please review!! It's always nice to know if peoples want me to continue! Thanks, and happy reading!!
Chapter 6 – Kick Things Up A Notch
"Hmph." Dabura stood up from the pile of rubble, narrowing his eyes in anger at Gohan as he did so, balling his hands into tight fists. The look of initial shock and anger on his face disappeared, as he smirked and headed back towards the two teenagers, once again with a look of sure confidence on his face.
"That was quite an entrance you made." Dabura commented lowly as he let his gaze continue to pierce Gohan. "I hope you enjoyed it, because it will be the last you ever make."
Babidi jumped up from the rock he had been hiding behind and curiously studied the scene, frowning suspiciously at the newcomer who had given Dabura quiet a kick to the head. "Who's this now? He thinks he's pretty strong, does he?" Babidi laughed, nodding enthusiastically at Dabura. "Go on Dabura! Show the little punks whose boss!"
Gohan made a face of disgust as he noticed Babidi. "Who's that??" He asked, turning back to Zoa. Zoa gritted her teeth, shooting a hateful glance at Babidi then looking over at Gohan to explain. "That's the wizard Babidi. The one who's going to set Majin Buu free if we don't succeed." Gohan's eyes widened in surprise and he looked down at Zoa in a bit of disbelief. "That little green thing is THE wizard you're all so worried about!?"
"It's not really him we're worried about," Zoa began, "But the monster he can release! Either way, do not take him lightly. He has powerful magic, and this makes him actually quite strong. But either way, right now, we have Dabura to worry about." Zoa sighed looking down at the ground. "Gohan, Dabura is extremely powerful… I had to fight him once, and I-I lost… Shin saved me before I could be killed, and it would appear you have done the same right now. I was, unable to defeat him…"
Gohan's eyes softened as he watched Zoa's eyebrows knit together. He placed his hand gently on his shoulder and gave her a warm and reassuring smile as she looked up at him. "Hey, you did your best. And I could really use your help to beat this guy if you feel up to it." Zoa paused for a moment, a fiery, determined light suddenly reappearing in her eyes. "Yeah, you bet!"
Gohan grinned and nodded, gesturing for her to move back a bit. "I'm gonna turn things up, so hold on."
Zoa raised an eyebrow quizzically, watching Gohan set his feet shoulder width apart and bring his hands into tight fists. Turn things up? I wonder how much he's got… Zoa watched intently, waiting to see if Gohan was going to unleash this incredible power she could sense inside of him. Gohan turned and smiled at the look on her face, almost as if he might have also had her ability to read minds. "You're gonna' like this." He declared, tilting his head back and tensing up his muscles. His grin broke apart as he opened his mouth, a loud scream erupting from his lips. Ki exploded from his body and ripped up the ground beneath his feet, sending torrents of dust whipping around his radiating form. Zoa gasped and stumbled back a bit, her eyes growing wide at the scene. Incredible…
Gohan's muscles bulged, pushing against the dark blue fabric of his Gi. His hair began to waver, suddenly stiffing and bursting bright gold as his eyes flashed open to reveal a vivid aqua. Zoa couldn't help but shake her head in disbelief. She knew that Gohan must have been strong, but this was astounding! She found herself glued to his figure as golden energy radiated around his body, accompanied by brilliant blue electricity crackling and sparking in every direction.
Gohan groaned as his power swelled, bringing it under control and looking up seriously at Dabura. Dabura's eyes widened at Gohan's incredible increase in energy.
"Impossible," Dabura muttered under his breath as the boy began to make his way toward him. "No earthling could be so powerful!!" Dabura shook his head, plastering on a smirk. "So, you've bulged up your muscles." He commented calmly, deciding that there was no reason to worry, after all he WAS the king of the demons. "But it won't help you. I will kill you and your little friend, rest assured."
Babidi watched in disbelief from his hiding place. "Y-yes Dabura! Kill them!!" He sputtered, still more than a little worried.
Dabura got into a fighting stance, beckoning for Gohan to start the fight. Gohan grinned, flaring up his Ki and turning for a moment to Zoa. "Hey," He began, "I'll be able to handle this on my own. So don't worry. But if you want, you can come back me."
Zoa nodded slightly, her mind racing as she tried to level his power internally. It was so immense, and not even his max!! Shin wasn't going to believe this… How could such powerful beings have just slipped under their radar? Well, either way, she definitely wasn't going to complain. These Saiyans may just be the key to their defeating Buu once and for all!
Gohan advanced menacingly towards Dabura, his game face now plastered on, ready for some action. "So come on tough guy!" Gohan beckoned, gesturing for Dabura to come and fight, "Let's get this party started."
Dabura chuckled, tossing his cape behind him and taking slow and heavy steps towards the teen. "I must admit, you have a lot of spirit. It's a pity really that I shall have to kill you."
Gohan sighed, placing his hands on his hips and shaking his head. "Wow, you know, I think your ego is over five times the size of your power level. Now are you going to fight me or stand around talking about it all day, you moron??"
Dabura gritted his teeth, clenching his hands into fist and rushing towards his opponent. "That smart ass mouth of yours will get you killed!!" He screamed, powering up a shot of bright green Ki and hurling towards Gohan. Gohan smirked, bracing his arms and narrowing his eyebrows, the blast hitting him dead on.
"GOHAN!!" Zoa ducked as chunks of earth and rock rained down in her direction, clambering over some debris and rushing towards the scene. "Gohan!? Gohan are you alright!? Where are you!?!"
"Relax, I'm right here."
Zoa spun around, doing a double take as Gohan landed softly on his feet in front of her. "But h- how did you- wha…?" Gohan grinned at her reaction and winked, flexing a muscle and walking past her towards a fuming Dabura. "Like I said, don't worry about it 'Babe'. I can handle this on my own."
Zoa let herself slide down to her knees, watching the scene in a bit of bewilderment. It would seem that the color of Gohan's hair and the color of his eyes were not the only changes he went through during his power transformation. She could also definitely notice a large dose of cockiness and extra attitude had been added to his demeanor…
Gohan glared mockingly at Dabura, rolling his eyes and flaring up his Ki until the ground cracked beneath his feet. "You're pathetic you know. Living off the pain and suffering of the innocent. I'm going to teach you a lesson…"
Dabura suddenly paused, his lips pulling up in a purely evil smirk. "Ah yes… Like those innocent young people I destroyed at the high school in Orange Star, not to mention the rest of the city… Any friends of yours perhaps?"
A strange apprehension filled Zoa as she watched Gohan begin to shake with the ever growing anger that had been boiling inside of him.
"Y-you're the one responsible…?" Gohan demanded through clenched teeth.
Dabura sneered, adjusting his belt and shooting a somewhat daring glance at the teen. "Haha, but of course. Though the entire city hardly held even a fraction of the power we need. Such worthless weaklings."
"AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"
Zoa dove to the ground as Gohan screamed, covering her eyes as dust was sent in every direction, clouding vision within a meter. She rubbed her eyes frantically, squinting through the cloud of dirt to where she could sense the two enormous power levels.
Gohan screamed again as his fist crashed down towards Dabura, energy sparking all around him as he sent the demon abruptly into the side of a large rocky overhang. Dabura coughed, his façade remaining calm though inside he was getting panicky. The boy is unnaturally strong… But, but I must beat him!! I cannot lose to this pathetic Earthling! Wait, wait yes… I have an idea…
Not risking any possibility of further embarrassment, Dabura rushed over to Babidi, who was cowering fearfully behind a protective barrier of rock.
"DABURA! What are you doing!? Why is he beating you!??!" Babidi demanded as he noticed his henchmen, jumping quickly to his feet and dusting off his cape. "He is not beating me Master," Dabura explained, "I have just decided on a better location for the fight. Let us go to the ship. They will follow in a rage with their newfound confidence, but upon arriving we can transport them to my home. It should be quite an interesting show don't you think?"
Babidi narrowed his eyes in thought, a smile forming as visions flashed in his twisted mind. "Yes Dabura, I believe you're right… Now come on, let's have some fun with them…"