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Chap. 11

Trunks and Goten managed to get Vegeta and the others a distance away from the battlefield. They turned around to watch the current fight from a nearby hill. Mirai was in Super-Sayian 2 form, facing the raging demon, Akuma. Without another word, Mirai charged and punched out. Akuma blocked and Mirai continued the assault, furiously punching and kicking. Akuma blocked the attacks and warped away. Mirai traced him and shot a fireball. Akuma reappeared and parried the energy. But while he did, Mirai attacked again, more furiously this time. Akuma managed to break though his offense and struck out with a blow of his own. Mirai flew back and Akuma spun his leg around, lightning striking as he did. Mirai was in mid-air when Akuma stopped the attack and launched into a blazing Shoryuken. Mirai flew through the air, but managed to recover. He landed on his feet, only to meet a Gou-Hadoken coming at him. The area exploded, but Mirai flew out and attacked again. Akuma warped again and Mirai did a few hand motions. His hands connected and he fired his signature blast. Akuma reappeared just to see to ball coming straight at him. He barely managed a block as it hit him and pushed him back. Mirai remained in stance as the smoke cleared. Akuma strode out of the smoke and Mirai noted, This guy doesn't stop.

Meanwhile....

Dende spoke, "Okay. The first thing we should do it get find everybody else and warn them."

"I'm afraid it may be too late.

The response came from Ryu. The other two looked at him, "Huh?"

"Do you feel it? Many of the fighters' energies have disappeared."

Goku looked in the distance, "Yeah, you're right. But I can still feel two powers. One of them must be Trunks. Wow, he's gotten a lot stronger than last time. He's beyond Super-Sayian level. But I don't recognize the other one, but it is an incredibly dark, evil power."

"No!"

Ryu had a shocked expression on his face. Goku turned to him.

"What is it, Ryu? Do you know who it is?"

"Yes. But he was supposed to be dead."

"Who is it?"

"Akuma, the dark master of the Shotokan arts."

"Dark master?"

Yes. He was the brother of my master Gouken until he gave himself to the forbidden arts and became a demon. He killed his master as well as his brother, my master. But he was defeated and destroyed long ago. Why is he back?"

"Do you think someone wished him back with the dragonballs?" Dende asked.

"Dragonballs?"

Dende went on to explain, "Yeah. See, there are seven dragonballs around the world. When one gathers them together and summons the eternal dragon, they can get any wish they want."

"Any wish?"

"Yeah, as long as it is in the dragon's power to do so. But you said that this Akuma has been dead for a long time. How long?"

"I'm not sure. Several years."

Goku nodded, "Then it couldn't be the dragon. It can only wish people back who have been gone within a year's time."

"Then he must be back another way. In any case, I have to stop him." Ryu was about to walk off when Goku stopped him.

"Wait. That's not a good idea. Even if you do beat him, there's still another force we don't know about. I have an idea. I'll go help Trunks and whoever else is over there and we'll meet back at the lookout."

"Yeah, good idea. The longer we are here, the more danger we subject ourselves to. Let's go, Ryu." Dende began to fly up, but Ryu stayed where he was. Dende looked at him questionly and Goku slapped himself on the back of the head.

"Oh, yeah. I forgot that you can't fly. Okay, no problem. Dende, come here."

The young guardian flew down and Goku grabbed his shoulder. Dende nodded and grabbed Ryu's arm. Goku put his two fingers up and the trio disappeared. Unknown to them, Doctrine Dark had been watching them.

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"What do you mean they disappeared?"

"That's just it. It looked like some sort of teleportation technique."

"No matter. They will return eventually and when they do, we'll be ready for them. Return to base."

"Roger."

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The three reappeared on the lookout. Ryu was amazed and looked around. Going to the edge, he found that the lookout was high above the clouds. Goku patted his shoulder.

"Don't worry. You'll get used to it."

Ryu nodded and walked back with Dende. Goku put his fingers up.

"Okay, I gotta go."

"Wait." Ryu grabbed his arm and Goku looked at him.

"My wife, Chun-Li is also in the tournament. Could you see if you can find her too?"

Goku smiled, "I'll see what I can do." With that, he vanished.

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Clashes of energy abounded and shockwaves shook the area as Akuma and Mirai continued their battle. Mirai had used almost every technique he could think of against this creature, but he still kept coming. This is insane. What am I up against here?

Akuma charged again and Mirai did the same. They clashed and exchanged blows with each other. Mirai attacked furiously, but Akuma managed to warp away again. Mirai turned and caught Akuma's fist, kicked him in the ribs and tossed him. He then zanzokened and kicked him into the air. As Akuma flew skyward, Mirai raised his hands. A giant ball of light surrounded him.

"It's over!"

A massive beam flew out of his hands, heading at full speed to the demon. Suddenly, Akuma spun around in the air and cupped his hands together. Dark purple energy filled them.

"Tenma Gou-Zankuu!"

His purple ball connected with Mirai's golden one and exploded in the air. Mirai looked in surprise and Akuma landed before him, attacking. Mirai was now having trouble deflecting Akuma's attacks. That last attack drained me a lot. Mirai struck out, but a little too slowly and Akuma ducked and began to charge with energy again.

"Metssatsu Gou-Rasen!"

Mirai was caught by the onslaught of kicks as Akuma repeatedly bashed him upward into the air and knocked him away with a powerful roundhouse kick. Mirai fell to the ground and Akuma began to stalk to him, ready to finish off the young Sayian.

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Meanwhile, the two young Super-Sayians watched the battle from afar along with Sean and Kairi, who had just awaken. #18 and Chun-Li were still unconscious. They saw Mirai go down and Trunks looked at him.

"This is insane. We have to help him."

Sean shook his head, "None of us stands a chance against Akuma. I know this from experience."

Goten looked at him, "But we can't leave Mr. Mirai out there by himself."

Sean looked at him, "We...don't have a choice."

"Oh, yeah. Well, I do!" Trunks burst into Super-Sayian mode and Goten followed. They were about to fly into the battle when Kairi stopped them.

"No. Don't. I will help him. Besides..." He motioned to Vegeta, "You have to watch your father, right?"

Trunks looked at his father and nodded. He powered down and Goten as well.

"Kairi, are you sure? That guy can kill you."

"Perhaps. But he did train me as well. If anything, I may stand more of a chance than the rest of you." With that, Kairi lifted his arms and warped away. Sean looked in surprise. I never saw him do that before. At the same time, another figure appeared next to them.

"Dad!"

Meanwhile, Akuma reached a foot away from Mirai when Kairi warped in front of him. Akuma stopped briefly and Kairi stood in battle stance.

"Mirai, are you alright?"

Mirai slowly got up, "I've been better, but yeah, I'm alright."

Goku had just appeared beside them. Trunks and Goten told him what had happened and Goku looked over at the battlefield. Whoa, this guy is even stronger in person. We can't fight him now though.

"Boys, listen to me. I want you to grab the ladies hands while I get the Kairi and Tr....I mean, Mirai. I'm going to Instant Transmit over there and back, so I want you to be ready, okay?"

"Okay."

"You too, Sean. We'll need all the help we can get."

Sean narrowed his eyes, "How can I trust you?"

Goten yelled, "Hey, he's my dad!"

Sean was unmoved and Goku looked over at the two women, "Is one of them Chun-Li? Ryu sent me to find her as well."

Sean's expression softened, "Really? Ryu is with you? What about my master, Ken?

We don't know what happened to the other fighters. That why I'm here, to help so that we can find them. I'm sure we can find Ken as well."

Sean slowly nodded, "Okay, I'm in."

Goku then disappeared again and reappear beside the two warriors in the field.

Mirai exclaimed, "Goku!"

Goku nodded, "It's good to see you again, but we'll have to get acquainted later. Right now, we have to get out of here. Take my hand."

Mirai took it and Goku motioned Kairi, "You too."

Kairi was skeptical, but then again, any situation was better than this. He took Goku hand and they disappeared. They reappeared on the hill where the boys grabbed Mirai and Kairi and disappeared again. Strangely though, Akuma made no move to stop them. Slowly he turned around and disappeared.

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 Dome...

Ken Masters wasn't doing too well. Whoever this mysterious fighter was, he was good. Ken had been getting hit all over the place despite his best efforts and was knocked down. Ken slowly arose again and the shadow warrior laughed.

"Well, I must give you credit, Masters. You put up much more of a fight than I gave you credit. Seems a warm-up with you is out of the question."

Ken stood up straight as the dark one continued, "But don't think that means you stand a chance against me. I still haven't used the max of my power."

"Who the hell are you?" Ken demanded.

"Well, I guess after giving me a somewhat decent fight, you've earned that much. My name is Sherac, the final warrior."

"Final warrior?"

"Ah, ah. You asked for my name and I gave it. Now we will fight and I will win."

Despite the fact that he was losing, Ken managed a grin, "And what makes you think that'll happen?"

Sherac cupped his hands together and a blue light filled them.

"This does." An aura surrounded him and Ken stood ready. What is he doing?

"Ka....Me...Ha...Me..."

Ken eyes widened in shock at the power he felt. Oh crap.

"HAAAAAA!"

Ken fired a hadoken, but the energy was not enough to stop the Kamehameha wave. Guess Ryu was right. I should have strengthened my hadoken a bit. That thought was followed by blackness as the Kamahameha wave hit him and knocked him out.

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Meanwhile, just outside of the dome, a guard who was standing watch suddenly fell unconscious. As he slumped to the ground, a woman walked around him and into the dome.

"I must hurry. Or they will succeed in what evil they plan to do." With that in mind, Rose made her way into the building complex.

Next time: Goku, Ryu and the other begin to plan their next move. Meanwhile, Rose manages to free a few of the warriors from their prisons. But is their strength enough to fight their unknown foe? Next chap…