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Chap. 7

The monorail stopped near an active volcano.

"Fighter #61: Gohan. Await arrival of opponent."

Gohan was about to step out when another signal beeped.

"Attention fighter Gohan: Your scheduled opponent is delayed. Do you wish to wait or continue on?"

Gohan frowned, "What, delayed? Hmm, I guess I could wait."

"Acknowledged. Fighter Gohan will remain in the monorail until his opponent arrives.

Gohan sat back down and looked at the ceiling, sensing the massive energies that were being given off.

"Man, If only we could see what's going on with her."

Krillian smirked, "Oh, worried about your girlfriend?"

Gohan's face reddens a bit, but he nods, "I just want to see how she's doing. Remember what happened at the last martial arts tournament?"

Krillian shivered at the memory, "Oh yeah. Well, it would be good to see how the others are doing."

Tien looked up at a monitor that was above, "Why don't we use this." He flipped through the channels showing the various fights that were occurring until he found what they were looking for. Videl was battling a sailor suited girl in a furious battle.

"Whoa. Gohan, you taught her that?"

"No."

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#18 and Chun-Li continued watching them fight and trading remarks with each other.

"So you helped train Videl?"

"Yeah. She came by to ask for help and I figured, why not? But she wanted it to be a surprise. #18 remembers how Videl came to her.

Please help me. I want to be stronger.

Why not go to the others, like Gohan?

I… want to be able to do something without him. He's helped me so much already. Please.

I almost considered saying no, but she was very determined.

Okay, but don't start crying when it gets tough.

To her surprise, Videl was far more resilient than she thought as she continued her training until she felt she was finished.

"Yeah, I can see that determination. Sakura is the same way. That may explain why they are using their full power so soon."

"So how long do you think it will take for them to finish?"

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

"Guess it'll be awhile."

Sakura and Videl were fighting at new extremes, furiously punching and kicking each other. Despite her new techniques, Videl couldn't find an advantage over Sakura.  Videl frowned. What does it take? Videl swooped at Sakura again and again, Sakura blocked the blow. But it was a feint and Videl jumped up, hooked her legs around Sakura's neck, flipped back, and flung Sakura across. Sakura rolled on the ground and Videl charged again. But as she flew, her eyes widened as she saw Sakura put her hands to her side and a light purple glow emitted out of them.

"Hadoken!"

Videl faced the on-coming projectile and shot her hand forward. A blast of energy shot out and countered the hadoken. It exploded in front of both in a brilliant flash of light. Looking back at Sakura, she smirked.

"I didn't think it would be that kind of fight."

Sakura smiled as well, "What do you say we go all out? Give the audience a real show."

"Okay, but you asked for it." Great. I've wanted to try this out.

Both girls folded their hands to their sides. As they did, energy crackled in between them.

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"Videl? What are you doing?" Gohan wondered out loud.

Goku also watched. That technique...that energy.

A familiar blue glow filled her hands.

"No way. She's using the..."

"KA.....ME...."

"What the? Where did she learn that?" Gohan gasped.

HA....ME......."

Sakura stood on the other end, her own hands forming its own energy.

"Shinkuu......"

Ryu watched his student. She's putting a lot of power into that.

The two young women crackled with even more energy as everyone watched in amazement. With a final cry, both of them lurch their arms forward.

"HAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!"

"HADOKENNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!"

Videl's kamehameha wave flew out and clashed into Sakura's shinkuu hadoken, resulting in a humongous explosion that shook the entire area. The ground shook and rumbled and many of those in the monorails were thrown off their feet. When the shaking stopped, a large crater remained and both Videl and Sakura were lying on the ground, unconscious. The hover-orbs circled them and announced.

"The winner of the team will advance both members."

#18 and Chun-Li stood up.

Chun-Li did her signature bow, "Well, I guess we should finish this, eh."

#18 brushed her hair aside, "Let's get this over with."

In a flash, both women leapt into the air attacked each other. Their short break didn't hamper their speed as they clashed and fought. Those who were watching Sakura and Videl's battle were now focused even more on this one.

Meanwhile...

Krillian commented, "Wow. Now that's one awesome fight"

Tien nodded, "You said it. I never thought Videl could be so strong. And that other girl matched her power evenly."

Gohan began to shirk away, "Now she'll really want to fight me."

Krillian laughed, "Don't worry, Gohan. You'll get used to it once you get married."

Gohan grew red again, "Krillian, what are you talking about?!"

Everyone began to laugh, except for Piccolo (No big surprise there) when the announcement came over the intercom.

"Fighter Gohan: Your opponent has arrived. Please take your place in the arena."

Gohan stood up, "Finally."

Goku put a thumbs-up, "Good luck, Gohan."

Gohan walked out as the second monorail came up and opened. Out came...

"Fighter #29: Vega.

A tall fighter flew out of the rail, his face covered in a mask. His arm was equipped with a wicked looking claw, but Gohan didn't care. He just settled in fighting stance and his opponent did the same.

"Round! FIGHT!!!!!!"

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Dome...

"A major disaster. Are you sure?"

Trunks nodded, "Yeah. It was really weird."

Flashback...

The alternate world Trunks was ruled with peace. Ever since the destruction of the androids, the people have been able to live peacefully on Earth. Capsule Corp. resumed its usual function in creating inventions. Trunks became the president of Capsule Corp. and for him, he was pretty bored, but glad that the world no longer had to cower in fear.

"Oh Trunks."

"Oh. Hey mom, what's up?"

Bulma walked into his room, "Oh nothing, just wanted to see how my son was doing."

"Well, It's pretty much quiet nowadays. Sometimes, I wish for a little something...more."

Bulma shook her head. Despite his calm and cool demeanor, he was still half- Sayian and as such, he yearned for the thrill of fighting, although it's not as extreme as full blooded Sayians.

"Well, don't worry. I'm sure something will turn up."

She was about to eat those words.

A bright flash of light appeared before them. Standing there a strange man with purple skin, pointed ears, long white hair, and strange clothes. Trunks jumped up from his seat and grabbed his sword.

"Who are you?"

The man gave an eerie smile and walked toward Trunks. Trunks posed ready for an attack, but none came. The man then reached up and touched Trunks' forehead. Trunks eyes widened as he received a sudden flood of images. Trunks slipped back into his seat and Bulma ran to him.

"Trunks!" She reached over to a panel by the wall and grabbed a gun, "What did you do to him?!"

The stranger said nothing and began to turn away. Bulma glared, but a hand came up to stop her.

"Don't worry, mom. I'm alright."

Trunks slowly stood back up and called out to the stranger, "Are you sure?"

The stranger nodded solemnly and suddenly disappeared in a flash of light. Bulma looked at Trunks, who sheathed his sword. "Trunks, what's going on?"

"I...have to go back. Goku and the others need my help."

An hour later, Trunks was once again inside the time machine. Bulma waved to him as he left.

"Be careful, son. I love you."

Trunks waved back, "I will. Love ya'. Bye.

The machine hummed and rose into the air before disappearing.

Present....

"Yeah, that is weird." Bulma commented.

Oolong shivered, "Now I've got a really bad feeling about this."

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Unknown…

"Sir. They are finished."

"Excellent. Have them enter in the next match. I want to test their power against these two." A monitor flashed up, showing the two fighters.

"Hmm. Vegeta and Sagat. Understood. Also, sir, we've detected another strong energy surge. But it is not in the tournament."

"So it appears someone has caught on to us. Find it and bring it here."

"Yes sir."

What is going on here? What dark intentions lurch within the Millennial tournament? And will our heroes be ready to confront it? Next chapter, Chun-Li and #18 fights in their greatest battle and only one will be the winner. Also, Vegeta and Sagat are the next fighters, but who are their opponent. And what's this, a visit from Dende? Oh, the suspense is killing me.