CHAPTER 4: HELL ON EARTH
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"Well? Is anyone going to do anything at all?"
X's trench coat settled back in place as he stared up towards Goku. Their eyes met. X knew that Goku was the most powerful one here. X began to think to himself...
You know what they say... always go for the head of the cobra.
Just as he had with Vegeta, X vanished. Krillin looked around.
"Wha... where did he go?"
An uneasy stillness set over the island... it was only a few moments, but it felt like hours. Goku broke the silence.
"I know you're here X! Show yourself!"
X's voice seemed to come from nowhere.
"Alright Goku! What do you say? Shall we get started!?"
X appeared behind Goku and kicked him hard. Goku was sent flying through the air. Goku had been caught off guard, but now he was aware of where his attacker was. He spun around, and was going to launch a Kamehmeha, but couldn't get a clean shot off. As soon as he had been thrown back, 18 and Krillin had rushed X. 18 Kicked him the back of the head, and X fell forward. His fall was stopped by Krillin's knee, which connected with his head. At the speed X was falling, it had enough force to flip him over. His eyes winced in pain, and when he opened them, he saw Gohan dropping from the sky foot extended.
X had just enough time to react. He flipped sideways, and Gohan hit nothing but air. X regained control of himself, and went up above Gohan. X pointed down:
"SHINOROREPPA!"
The blast was different from before. It was only narrow at the fingers: from there on, it grew to be as big as a Kamehameha. This size change didn't give Gohan enough time to dodge it completely. Gohan attempted to jump aside, but the blast still caught hold of his leg. It sent him flipping through the air. Gohan slid across the ground, but his slide was cut short by Piccolo. Piccolo put Gohan back on his feet.
"Piccolo, that wasn't the attack you mentioned before!"
"No Gohan, it was! I didn't realize it before, but X can change its size however he wants!"
Gohan's mind was racing. He was starting to doubt many things about X. There was something about him that was unnatural... but Gohan couldn't figure out what that was.
Once Gohan had been sent flying downwards, Krillin and 18 went after X yet again. X had expected that. 18 came at him kicking away, but X blocked everything she had to offer. While 18 was distracting him with the kicks, Krillin attempted something of his own from behind:
"DESTRUCTO DISC!"
This was exactly what X was waiting for. He waited for the last minute, and suddenly grabbed 18's leg on the next kick, and threw the leg back. He used the leg as leverage, to back flip over the Destructo Disc. It hit 18 and sent her flying towards the cliff area of the island. It all happened so fast, 18 didn't have any idea what hit her.
X looked towards the unconscious 18.
"My, My Krillin... thanks for the help."
X turned towards Krillin. Krillin was in complete shock at what he had done.
"What's wrong Krillin?"
X gave Krillin the same creepy look he had given Piccolo back at the house...
"Afraid of me?"
Krillin couldn't hide his fear like Piccolo could. He was in complete panic, and it was exactly what X wanted. Krillin tried to run, but that was cut short with a-
"SHINOROREPPA!"
The blast was even bigger than before. It engulfed Krillin whole, and he smashed into a rock. The rock collapsed under the impact. Krillin was clearly out of this fight.
"KAMEHAMEHA!"
Goku found his clear shot. X was caught completely off guard. The blast caught him full-on in the chest, and he went flying backwards into Piccolo and Gohan. Just as Piccolo and Gohan were getting ready to blast him away with their own attacks, X leapt up and spun around, his two hands combined together, looking like a gun.
"NICE TRY, GREEN MAN!"
The blast was wide enough to catch both Gohan and Piccolo, but Gohan teleported away. Piccolo, however, took the full force of the blast. He was thrown backwards, but not weakened. He rushed at X, fists blazing. X had expected Piccolo to go crashing to the ground, and was unprepared for his sudden recovery. Piccolo hit X right on the jaw, and followed up with a hit to the stomach. He next connected with a flurry of kicks, all mainly directed to the chest. For the final kick of the combination, Piccolo leapt up higher and round-housed X in the face.
"Nice try, X. but I'm a Namek. I can repair any part of my body... unlike you."
X's head had been turned the opposite way, due to the blow from Piccolo. Piccolo thought for sure he was injured... but X just turned his unscathed head back towards him...Smiling.
"Very nice, Piccolo. I must say, I'm Impressed... but your not who I want to deal with right now!"
X's face changed from a smile to anger. He smashed Piccolo over the head with both hands, sending Piccolo into the ground. X teleported down, and waited for piccolo to get up. Piccolo attempted to sweep X's feet out from under him, but X just jumped over Piccolo's leg. Once X landed, he jumped up towards Piccolo with his foot extended. Piccolo was sent sliding across the ground, just as Gohan had. Piccolo lied on the ground, feeling incredible pain.
"That's a good boy. Now go play over there!"
X pointed his finger down towards Piccolo, and blasted him towards 18. Piccolo landed just a few feet from 18, hardly conscious.
"Well Goku.... looks like it's just you and me now. The girl-"
X pointed toward 18.
"-The green freak-"
X glanced toward Piccolo.
"- The frightened human-"
X looked toward the unconscious Krillin. X then looked all over, trying to find Gohan.
"And it looks like the boy ran off. Such a shame... I'm sure you would have appreciated his help. Come to think of it Goku, what were you up to while I was- "
X turned around to face Goku, and what he saw cut his words flat.
"SPIRIT BOMB!"
The spirit bomb flew out of Goku's hands, sailing towards X.
"SHIT!"
X held up his hands, as if to block the blast. It was getting closer to him...
Goku smiled triumphantly as the Spirit bomb hit its mark, destroying a part of the island itself. The dust cleared, and Goku was content, thinking the danger was over.
He was very wrong.
"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT, GOKU!?"
X was staring up at him, completely unscathed. His trench coat had even stayed on.
"What are you trying to do? Destroy my Island?"
Goku was completely dumb-founded.
WHY!? Why didn't the spirit bomb affect him.!? I spent so long on it...
"Enough playing games, Goku. Come at me!"
Goku looked around at his fallen comrades and became filled with anger... but the final straw was when his eyes fell upon Vegeta's grave...
"I'll make you pay for what you did to Vegeta..."
X smiled, seeing the opportunity to tell Goku what he told Piccolo before any of this started...
"Don't blame me, Goku. Blame the green man."
X pointed towards the fallen Piccolo.
"I warned him... I told him what would happen if he drew more people into this fight... I told him I would not hesitate to kill them."
"Well, you can't kill me X..."
"I know that, Goku-"
X flew up to Goku and flicked the halo over his head.
"But I also know you have a time limit here. All I have to do is render you unable to fight... and I've as good as won."
"The hell with you X! I'm not leaving this planet until you're off of it!"
Goku lowered himself to the ground, and X followed after him. The two of them stood on the ground, staring at each other.
The sun was just setting, and its last light was pouring over the island. Goku looked over at the setting sun...
...I only have a few more hours. I have to take X out now...
He looked back toward X.
...This man is incredible. His fighting skills are beyond what I expected. If he isn't stopped now, he might just become a hell on earth...
Goku's eyes glared at X.
... THIS IS IT!
Goku rushed at X, fists up. X steadied his feet and got prepared for anything Goku had to present.
"ALRIGHT GOKU, LET'S SEE WHAT YOU'VE GOT!"
END OF CHAPTER 4 Next chapter: Master and Apprentice.
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"Well? Is anyone going to do anything at all?"
X's trench coat settled back in place as he stared up towards Goku. Their eyes met. X knew that Goku was the most powerful one here. X began to think to himself...
You know what they say... always go for the head of the cobra.
Just as he had with Vegeta, X vanished. Krillin looked around.
"Wha... where did he go?"
An uneasy stillness set over the island... it was only a few moments, but it felt like hours. Goku broke the silence.
"I know you're here X! Show yourself!"
X's voice seemed to come from nowhere.
"Alright Goku! What do you say? Shall we get started!?"
X appeared behind Goku and kicked him hard. Goku was sent flying through the air. Goku had been caught off guard, but now he was aware of where his attacker was. He spun around, and was going to launch a Kamehmeha, but couldn't get a clean shot off. As soon as he had been thrown back, 18 and Krillin had rushed X. 18 Kicked him the back of the head, and X fell forward. His fall was stopped by Krillin's knee, which connected with his head. At the speed X was falling, it had enough force to flip him over. His eyes winced in pain, and when he opened them, he saw Gohan dropping from the sky foot extended.
X had just enough time to react. He flipped sideways, and Gohan hit nothing but air. X regained control of himself, and went up above Gohan. X pointed down:
"SHINOROREPPA!"
The blast was different from before. It was only narrow at the fingers: from there on, it grew to be as big as a Kamehameha. This size change didn't give Gohan enough time to dodge it completely. Gohan attempted to jump aside, but the blast still caught hold of his leg. It sent him flipping through the air. Gohan slid across the ground, but his slide was cut short by Piccolo. Piccolo put Gohan back on his feet.
"Piccolo, that wasn't the attack you mentioned before!"
"No Gohan, it was! I didn't realize it before, but X can change its size however he wants!"
Gohan's mind was racing. He was starting to doubt many things about X. There was something about him that was unnatural... but Gohan couldn't figure out what that was.
Once Gohan had been sent flying downwards, Krillin and 18 went after X yet again. X had expected that. 18 came at him kicking away, but X blocked everything she had to offer. While 18 was distracting him with the kicks, Krillin attempted something of his own from behind:
"DESTRUCTO DISC!"
This was exactly what X was waiting for. He waited for the last minute, and suddenly grabbed 18's leg on the next kick, and threw the leg back. He used the leg as leverage, to back flip over the Destructo Disc. It hit 18 and sent her flying towards the cliff area of the island. It all happened so fast, 18 didn't have any idea what hit her.
X looked towards the unconscious 18.
"My, My Krillin... thanks for the help."
X turned towards Krillin. Krillin was in complete shock at what he had done.
"What's wrong Krillin?"
X gave Krillin the same creepy look he had given Piccolo back at the house...
"Afraid of me?"
Krillin couldn't hide his fear like Piccolo could. He was in complete panic, and it was exactly what X wanted. Krillin tried to run, but that was cut short with a-
"SHINOROREPPA!"
The blast was even bigger than before. It engulfed Krillin whole, and he smashed into a rock. The rock collapsed under the impact. Krillin was clearly out of this fight.
"KAMEHAMEHA!"
Goku found his clear shot. X was caught completely off guard. The blast caught him full-on in the chest, and he went flying backwards into Piccolo and Gohan. Just as Piccolo and Gohan were getting ready to blast him away with their own attacks, X leapt up and spun around, his two hands combined together, looking like a gun.
"NICE TRY, GREEN MAN!"
The blast was wide enough to catch both Gohan and Piccolo, but Gohan teleported away. Piccolo, however, took the full force of the blast. He was thrown backwards, but not weakened. He rushed at X, fists blazing. X had expected Piccolo to go crashing to the ground, and was unprepared for his sudden recovery. Piccolo hit X right on the jaw, and followed up with a hit to the stomach. He next connected with a flurry of kicks, all mainly directed to the chest. For the final kick of the combination, Piccolo leapt up higher and round-housed X in the face.
"Nice try, X. but I'm a Namek. I can repair any part of my body... unlike you."
X's head had been turned the opposite way, due to the blow from Piccolo. Piccolo thought for sure he was injured... but X just turned his unscathed head back towards him...Smiling.
"Very nice, Piccolo. I must say, I'm Impressed... but your not who I want to deal with right now!"
X's face changed from a smile to anger. He smashed Piccolo over the head with both hands, sending Piccolo into the ground. X teleported down, and waited for piccolo to get up. Piccolo attempted to sweep X's feet out from under him, but X just jumped over Piccolo's leg. Once X landed, he jumped up towards Piccolo with his foot extended. Piccolo was sent sliding across the ground, just as Gohan had. Piccolo lied on the ground, feeling incredible pain.
"That's a good boy. Now go play over there!"
X pointed his finger down towards Piccolo, and blasted him towards 18. Piccolo landed just a few feet from 18, hardly conscious.
"Well Goku.... looks like it's just you and me now. The girl-"
X pointed toward 18.
"-The green freak-"
X glanced toward Piccolo.
"- The frightened human-"
X looked toward the unconscious Krillin. X then looked all over, trying to find Gohan.
"And it looks like the boy ran off. Such a shame... I'm sure you would have appreciated his help. Come to think of it Goku, what were you up to while I was- "
X turned around to face Goku, and what he saw cut his words flat.
"SPIRIT BOMB!"
The spirit bomb flew out of Goku's hands, sailing towards X.
"SHIT!"
X held up his hands, as if to block the blast. It was getting closer to him...
Goku smiled triumphantly as the Spirit bomb hit its mark, destroying a part of the island itself. The dust cleared, and Goku was content, thinking the danger was over.
He was very wrong.
"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT, GOKU!?"
X was staring up at him, completely unscathed. His trench coat had even stayed on.
"What are you trying to do? Destroy my Island?"
Goku was completely dumb-founded.
WHY!? Why didn't the spirit bomb affect him.!? I spent so long on it...
"Enough playing games, Goku. Come at me!"
Goku looked around at his fallen comrades and became filled with anger... but the final straw was when his eyes fell upon Vegeta's grave...
"I'll make you pay for what you did to Vegeta..."
X smiled, seeing the opportunity to tell Goku what he told Piccolo before any of this started...
"Don't blame me, Goku. Blame the green man."
X pointed towards the fallen Piccolo.
"I warned him... I told him what would happen if he drew more people into this fight... I told him I would not hesitate to kill them."
"Well, you can't kill me X..."
"I know that, Goku-"
X flew up to Goku and flicked the halo over his head.
"But I also know you have a time limit here. All I have to do is render you unable to fight... and I've as good as won."
"The hell with you X! I'm not leaving this planet until you're off of it!"
Goku lowered himself to the ground, and X followed after him. The two of them stood on the ground, staring at each other.
The sun was just setting, and its last light was pouring over the island. Goku looked over at the setting sun...
...I only have a few more hours. I have to take X out now...
He looked back toward X.
...This man is incredible. His fighting skills are beyond what I expected. If he isn't stopped now, he might just become a hell on earth...
Goku's eyes glared at X.
... THIS IS IT!
Goku rushed at X, fists up. X steadied his feet and got prepared for anything Goku had to present.
"ALRIGHT GOKU, LET'S SEE WHAT YOU'VE GOT!"
END OF CHAPTER 4 Next chapter: Master and Apprentice.