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Chap. 15
KAABOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mirakai and Cyber Akuma ripped the ground apart as they battled one another. Thanks to the power of the fusion, Mirakai was faring well against the demon. But Akuma was far from done against the Super-Sayian. He warped again behind the Super-Sayian and struck out, only to connect with air.
"I have that technique as well."
In the air, Mirakai dove in on Cyber Akuma and landed a hard kick to his face. Cyber Akuma flew back and suddenly stopped and levitated to his feet. Mirakai launched at him and C. Akuma warped again. Sensing his energy, Mirakai began to wave his hands before connecting them in a diamond. Akuma came out of warp only to meet an explosion in his face and was grounded to the floor. Mirakai came at him again, but C. Akuma jumped up and slammed his fist into Mirakai's chest. Reacting, Mirakai struck back, but C. Akuma ducked and his fist blazed with purple energy. He shot up into the air with his Gou-Shoryu and Mirakai flew through the air. C. Akuma caught him on the way down and sent his knee into his side. Mirakai slid on the ground and then slowly stood up. C. Akuma warped again and rammed his fist into his gut. Mirakai backed of a bit and C. Akuma's fist blazed again and he went into his Metssatsu Gou-Shoryu technique. However, Mirakai managed to block the last powerful blows and C. Akuma soared high into the air and began to drop back down right in front of them.
"Maryu-Rekkou!"
Mirakai hit C. Akuma with his own version of the Shoryuken. While still in the air...
"Shinki Hasudou Kai!"
A ball of energy burst out and creamed C. Akuma. He was hurled to the ground and Mirakai landed as well.
"Had enough, demon?"
C. Akuma simply stood up and walked toward him.
"Guess not."
C. Akuma jumped into the air again and began to summon dark surges of energy into his hand. Mirakai looked up at him. Looks like he's going all out. Guess I better do the same. Mirakai then shot his hands forward and the golden aura around him grew and spread out. The ground and the sky seemed to tremble under the immense powers.
"Tenma..."
"Shouki
"Gou..."
" Hasudou!!!!!!!"
"Zankuu!!!!!!!!"
The two beams flew at each other and exploded in a bright flash. When the light cleared, it was seen the Mirakai and C. Akuma were locked in a power struggle. Both of them clearly showed that they were putting all of their energy into it as they tried to gain ground over each other. As Vegeta watched, he sensed…
"Gotenks, what are you doing here?"
"I wanted to see the fight." Looking at the fighter, he saw the massive energies they were putting out. "Whoa, I didn't know he was that strong. It's just..."
Gotenks suddenly blinked in light and in its place was Goten and Trunks.
"...not fair. Huh?"
"...not fair. Huh?"
"Looks like the fusion wore off."
Trunks scratched his head, "Looks like it. Uh, oh. Didn't those two do the fusion a minute after us?"
"I think so."
Vegeta looked back at the battlefield. Which means Mirakai won't last long.
"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Mirakai and C. Akuma were still locked in their power struggle. Their energy bugled and the ground began to crumble even more. Mirakai tried to push more of his power when he suddenly felt a lapse in his power. No, not now. Mirakai broke the struggle and dodged aside from the dark beam. The beam fell aside and impacted with a hill which exploded. Mirakai glared at C. Akuma and then blinked in a flash of light. When the light faded, they were Mirai and Kairi once again.
"Now we're in trouble."
C. Akuma began to stride to them again and Kairi and Mirai fell into battle stance. But they knew they were too weak to beat him now.
"Haha. Hahahahaha. Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
The laughter was coming from Vegeta.
The dome...
Piccolo and Dhalsim were cornered by the strange personages of Krillian and Sakura.
"Whatever this is, it sure fights like Krillian."
"That's the idea, Piccolo."
The both of them looked up to see the medium-sized man in a suit. It was the same man that had introduced them into the tournament.
"I have been waiting for you two to get here." He looks at Dhalsim, "And don't try to read my thoughts. I wear a portable barrier so your powers won't work on me
"I am Dr. Taris and you may no doubt have guessed the organizer of this entire plan."
"So doctor, what is it that you want from us?"
What I want from you I already have. Thanks to you and the other fighters, my army will soon be complete."
"Army?"
"Yes. You see, I am one of the most brilliant scientists in the world. I was so skilled, I was personally taught by geniuses like Dr. Coji and Dr. Gero."
Piccolo was shocked, "Dr. Gero...taught you?"
"Yes. Both scientists were my greatest teachers. Unfortunately for them, they let their situations get out of hand. Dr. Gero by letting his androids have too much power and Dr. Coji by submitting himself to a being like M. Bison to aid his work. But I am different. I have collected their technologies into this one single purpose."
"And what might that be?"
"World domination, of course. By capturing the fighters, I have left the planet relatively defenseless. And thanks to the android technology and the power of my own Psycho Drive, I have created an army that will take over it all."
"You said that because of the fighters, your army would be complete. What did you mean by that?"
"It's quite simple, Piccolo. I'm sure that you are aware of Dr. Gero's method of using the cells of the world's greatest fighters and fusing them into one powerful warrior."
"Yeah. Cell."
"Well, he may have been a little ahead of himself when he did that, but he gave me a ideal. Instead of one warrior, I will recreate every warrior in the world and upgrade them. Using the data I've learned from my prototype Twelve, I will simulate warriors using their own DNA and create cybernetic soldiers enhanced with Psycho powers. These two here are the first of a new generation of my fighters."
"You're wrong to do this." Dhalsim said. "Such use of technology would be chaotic to the entire balance of the world."
"It makes no difference since I will reign over it."
Dahhhh!!!!!
Piccolo lashed his hand out and blasted a control panel. A loud explosion shook the room and the negative field outside suddenly shimmered and disappeared altogether.
"A brilliant move. You were able to sense the generator to the negative barrier. But far too late to do any good. Besides, that won't free the prisoners. Only I can do that. You and the rest of your friends are on your own. Sakura, Krillian, destroy them."
The dark copies prepared to attack and their eyes glowed in purple energy.
Piccolo muttered, "Looks like where in trouble."
Dhalsim nodded, "Yes. But perhaps fate will play in our favor in the end."
Elsewhere…
Rose and Tien were cornered by D. Dark and Freeza, who was glowing in a dark purple aura.
"There's something wrong with that one. He flows with Psycho energy."
"Psycho energy?"
"It is a dark and destructive power. It is also the complete opposite of my Soul power. This is what I've been sensing. Someone has been tampering with Psycho power."
D. Dark crossed his blades, "So, now that you know you must die."
Tien raised his arm, "Don't bet on it. Rose, if we work together, we can beat these guys."
Rose turned to him, "Yes. We don't have a choice." Her scarf snaked around her arm and both of the charged.
Outside...
Vegeta was still laughing, drawing the attention of everyone. He finally stopped, but his grin remained.
"Now I know just how strong you are. It's just perfect."
"Vegeta?"
"You two move aside. I'll deal with him now."
"What? Dad, are you sure?"
"You can bet on it."
Vegeta then moved and stood in front of C. Akuma while the others moved back.
"What is he up to?"
Vegeta smirked, "It's about time I took care of you. There's a lot you need to learn about Super-Sayians, my friend."
Vegeta then burst into Super-Sayian mode. "First, there's the power of the Super-Sayian."
C. Akuma continued to walk. He then powered up further to Super Sayian 2. "Then there's the Super-Sayian beyond the Super-Sayian, known as Super-Sayian 2. Then..."
Akuma continued to come. Then Vegeta began to power up further. Akuma stopped.
"RRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Massive energy swarmed around Vegeta as he powered up. The others watched in shock as he continued.
"Whoa!"
"What is he doing?"
An explosion of golden energy surrounded Vegeta and the resulting energy blew them all away. Only C. Akuma stood there unfazed. When the dust cleared, they looked up and were completely shocked. Amid the smoke stood Vegeta, glowing in a massive aura and electricity sparkled around him. He had transformed again.
"Welcome to the next level. Super-Sayian 3."