Author's Note:"And now,what you've all waited for...The final chapter of A
New World to Protect!!I highly suggest you try to imagine this chapter in
your head,it'll make a lot more sense then."
Chapter 40:It's Over Now
Third Person
The animals of the forest stopped what they were doing and looked in the direction of Spyroton,seeing hundreds of small glowing lights traveling on the wind towards the small town.The people all over the world looked towards Spyroton with awe.The ocean waves grew larger and larger as they threw their energy to the battlefield.Volcanos erupted all over the world,but their lava cooled as soon as it touched the air,having given up all of its energy.
The world was giving up large amounts of energy,and it was all concentrated on two warriors.
Nono looked up,"Do you feel that?"
Vivi nodded,"Looks like they're settling their own problems."
They stared at the sky,watching the world's energy being gathered.
-----
"No,this can't be happening!!!"Zaffiroth shouted.
"I knew they couldn't die yet!"Trunks exclaimed.
"Ray..."Sarah trailed off,tears gathering in her eyes.
"Way to go little brothers,"Alia said.
"Those two...I can't believe they can gather so much power,"Ashley stated.
"Zapland...Is alive!"Jessie exclaimed,tears in her own eyes.
"Ha ha!I knew it!There's no way Ray would leave us!!"Cirrus shouted.
'He is fine...Good,'Draco thought,still not completely comprehending what was going on.
'Wow.I didn't know humans,I mean,Tororins could be this powerful,'Dracy thought.
"So,the legend is true,"Skye said,"Everyone,close your eyes!!"
Everyone did as they were told as a large bolt of lightning connected with the sphere,carrying the light with it.They all opened their eyes as two figure became completely visible.Each had spiky orange hair that was darker than a Super Tororin's,and they each had identical smirks.
"You guys look like you're seeing ghosts,"one said.
"We think we are..."Cirrus trailed off as he stared at the two brothers.
"Ha ha,you always were kind of dumb,"the first one laughed.
"I can agree,"the other stated.
"So,you're both level two now,"Alia noticed.
The two nodded.Sarah walked up to the first one.
"Are you really alive?"she asked.
"Yeah,"he replied.
She threw her arms around him and started to cry.
"What's wrong?"the King asked.
"I thought you were dead,"she replied.
"You know I can't die yet,not when so many people are counting on me,"he stated.
She let go and stepped back,"Right,you've got a job to do."
They both nodded.The other brother looked at Jessie.She hesitated,but ran forward and threw her arms around him.
"I'm so happy you're alive!!"she exclaimed.
"Hmph,that attack was not strong enough...Even you could have stood up against it,"he said.
Jessie let go and smiled,"You had better come back."
The Tororin turned to his brother,"Ready,Ray?"
"Hold on,"he looked around,his eyes falling on the only Super Saiyan left,"Ha ha.Trunks,you dog!You did it,you surpassed Super Saiyan.I can see it!"
The Saiyan smirked,"Kick that fool in the head a few times for me,all right?"
Ray returned the smirk,"Will do,"the smirk faded away and a look of pure determination came over his face,"Let's get this over with,Zapland."
"Right,"his brother agreed.
Their auras surrounded them,showing their scorching fury.They both hovered into the air and stared their father down.
*~PAIN.~*
Pain enveloped Zaffiroth's body as his two sons cut through him.He fell to the ground,and the two followed.
"This is for Trunks,"Ray said and kicked his father in the head two times.
"W-What are you?"Zaffiroth asked them.
"We are the light in the darkness.The answer to those who ask for peace.We are defenders of what is right...Allies to good,and you're worst fear!!!"they both shouted and held out their hands,creating massive energy blasts.
"You can't...do this,"Zaffiroth said weakly.
The blasts weakened,"Why not?"
"I ask...for your,"he coughed,blood coming out of his mouth,"forgiveness."
"How many people begged at your feet for mercy only to have you kill them anyway!?"Ray growled.
"I...I'm sorry,"the silver haired man replied.
Ray turned his back on the man that had burnt down the only home he had known,"Come on,Zapland.Let's just go and let him suffer for what he's done.After all that's happened,he won't live much longer on his own power."
Zapland turned around as well and they started to walk off.
"You can't leave me..."Zaffiroth trailed off.
They both started to shake with anger.Zapland walked back and placed his foot on the man's chest.
"You kill hundreds of people that did nothing to deserve it and you ask US for forgiveness?Those people were the only family we had ever had,and you DARE ask US for forgiveness!?"he put more pressure on the man's chest,"You do not deserve it!"
Zapland felt his brother's hand on his shoulder.
"No.Let's just get out of here,"Ray said.
Zapland removed his foot and walked off.Ray held out his hand and golden energy formed in it.He released it and Zaffiroth's body glowed golden.
"I was taught that even the most vicious of people deserve mercy,but I don't forgive you.What you did was unforgivable.That was enough energy to keep you alive until your body heals.But if I hear anything about you causing any more pain,I'll be back to finish what we started,"Ray threatened and walked.
They flew into the sky,the others following,but stopped when they heard laughter.They turned around to see Zaffiroth standing,the cuts they had made still obvious on his stomach.He had a large ball of energy charging in his hand.
"You fools are not true Tororins!A true Tororin would never show mercy!!"Zaffiroth shouted,releasing the blue beam.
Ray and Zapland snarled as the blast connected with them,only to continue flying to the sky.
"No..."Zaffiroth trailed off in fear,his eyes widening and his body shaking.
"We try to let you live and THIS is how you repay us!?"Zapland exclaimed.
"By trying to use the energy I give you just to kill us?To think I believed you were sorry,"Ray growled.
"We will make you feel the pain you caused!!!"they both shouted.
And two large beams of massive energy traveled toward the Earth.The wind stopped blowing,the waves could no longer be heard in the distance,the fire on the tree smoldered out,and the Earth stopped shaking.It was finally over...
----
It had been a few weeks since the defeat of Zaffiroth,and everything was peaceful.The warriors that had settled their past had now gained control over the level two of Super Tororin.Trunks had also mastered his Super Saiyan Two transformation.Sarah had fallen out of Super Tororin in her sleep,and now had complete control over it.Yes,everything was calm.But Ray and Trunks were about to learn something that would change their lives forever.
"Hey Trunks,have you noticed something strange about Sarah and Ashley's energy readings?"Ray asked.
"Yeah.They each have a small energy in them that's steadily growing...You don't think...That they're..."Trunks trailed off.
The color drained from their faces.But they quickly got over the shock and grinned at each other,something neither one had done in many years.
"Your wife is pregnant!!"they both exclaimed,pointing to one another.
"You're gonna be a father!!"they shouted to each other.
And they both ran off to tell their wives what they had sensed.Everyone congratulated their friends on the discovery,and considered it the next step to their peaceful lives.
"Hopefully..."Ray trailed off as he considered the possibilities,but quickly went back to celebrating.
-----
That night,Trunks sat on the roof of the house he shared with Ashley.His deep blue eyes stared at the star filled sky as his mind raced with thoughts of the past two and a half months.
'Finally,Zaffiroth has been defeated,'the thought brought a slight smile to the Saiyan's face,though it faded quickly,'But....There's something I still don't understand.Gohan....You were there when we fought the Murasame.What are you trying to tell me!?Did you want to protect me?Did you think I,no WE,were too weak?You're dead and I still don't understand you.'
Trunks shook his head and pushed off the roof,landing nimbly on the ground.With a final look toward the sky,he walked inside.
"Heh heh heh heh....Trunks,you've grown quite strong over the years."
A man with short,spiky black hair leaned against a tree where he could easily see Trunks's house on one side,and Ray's on the other.He had his remaining arm crossed over his chest,and wore the familiar orange uniform.A golden ring floated above his head.
"I guess....I was trying to protect you and your friends back there.But from the looks of it,"he glanced from one window to the other,smiling at the two couples that occupied the houses,"you don't need me to protect any more.You and Ray are capable of great things as long as you work together.I have a feeling that Zaffiroth was only a small mile stone in your lives,and things far more vicious are on their way."
He sighed,frowning slightly,"I just hope that we're all ready for what's coming.It looks like we have a new world to protect,Trunks...Oh well,better get back to King Kai before he gets mad again."
With that,the man disappeared.Trunks stared out the window with a slight smile,having seen his old friend.
"What is it,Trunks?"Ashley asked.
"Nothing....Just an old friend of mine,"he replied.
"Huh....Oh...!"she exclaimed,understanding what he meant.
'Did you see that,Ray?'Trunks thought.
'Yeah,I did.Seems like Gohan's still worried about you,'Ray thought back.
'Well,I guess it doesn't really matter.Good night.'
'Good night.'
Then,they went to sleep and dreamt of what would hopefully be a peaceful life.
Ending Note:"Did you notice all of the Frieza Saga references?I wrote this chapter when they were showing the reruns,and I had to put some of the stuff in there.Anyway,this is the longest chapter in this story(as I'm sure you noticed).You probably also noticed that the last part was the best,because I just added it recently.So,A New World to Protect is done...I'm wondering if it's as good as it could be....Should I re-write it again and make it even better?Or should I get straight to the sequel and stuff?Regardless of whether I re-write this or not,I'll start putting the sequel up tomorrow.It'll be called something like 'The Secret of a Mad Scientist'.Does the title catch your interest?Well,you'll have to wait 'till tomorrow to see what its about.Please review."
Chapter 40:It's Over Now
Third Person
The animals of the forest stopped what they were doing and looked in the direction of Spyroton,seeing hundreds of small glowing lights traveling on the wind towards the small town.The people all over the world looked towards Spyroton with awe.The ocean waves grew larger and larger as they threw their energy to the battlefield.Volcanos erupted all over the world,but their lava cooled as soon as it touched the air,having given up all of its energy.
The world was giving up large amounts of energy,and it was all concentrated on two warriors.
Nono looked up,"Do you feel that?"
Vivi nodded,"Looks like they're settling their own problems."
They stared at the sky,watching the world's energy being gathered.
-----
"No,this can't be happening!!!"Zaffiroth shouted.
"I knew they couldn't die yet!"Trunks exclaimed.
"Ray..."Sarah trailed off,tears gathering in her eyes.
"Way to go little brothers,"Alia said.
"Those two...I can't believe they can gather so much power,"Ashley stated.
"Zapland...Is alive!"Jessie exclaimed,tears in her own eyes.
"Ha ha!I knew it!There's no way Ray would leave us!!"Cirrus shouted.
'He is fine...Good,'Draco thought,still not completely comprehending what was going on.
'Wow.I didn't know humans,I mean,Tororins could be this powerful,'Dracy thought.
"So,the legend is true,"Skye said,"Everyone,close your eyes!!"
Everyone did as they were told as a large bolt of lightning connected with the sphere,carrying the light with it.They all opened their eyes as two figure became completely visible.Each had spiky orange hair that was darker than a Super Tororin's,and they each had identical smirks.
"You guys look like you're seeing ghosts,"one said.
"We think we are..."Cirrus trailed off as he stared at the two brothers.
"Ha ha,you always were kind of dumb,"the first one laughed.
"I can agree,"the other stated.
"So,you're both level two now,"Alia noticed.
The two nodded.Sarah walked up to the first one.
"Are you really alive?"she asked.
"Yeah,"he replied.
She threw her arms around him and started to cry.
"What's wrong?"the King asked.
"I thought you were dead,"she replied.
"You know I can't die yet,not when so many people are counting on me,"he stated.
She let go and stepped back,"Right,you've got a job to do."
They both nodded.The other brother looked at Jessie.She hesitated,but ran forward and threw her arms around him.
"I'm so happy you're alive!!"she exclaimed.
"Hmph,that attack was not strong enough...Even you could have stood up against it,"he said.
Jessie let go and smiled,"You had better come back."
The Tororin turned to his brother,"Ready,Ray?"
"Hold on,"he looked around,his eyes falling on the only Super Saiyan left,"Ha ha.Trunks,you dog!You did it,you surpassed Super Saiyan.I can see it!"
The Saiyan smirked,"Kick that fool in the head a few times for me,all right?"
Ray returned the smirk,"Will do,"the smirk faded away and a look of pure determination came over his face,"Let's get this over with,Zapland."
"Right,"his brother agreed.
Their auras surrounded them,showing their scorching fury.They both hovered into the air and stared their father down.
*~PAIN.~*
Pain enveloped Zaffiroth's body as his two sons cut through him.He fell to the ground,and the two followed.
"This is for Trunks,"Ray said and kicked his father in the head two times.
"W-What are you?"Zaffiroth asked them.
"We are the light in the darkness.The answer to those who ask for peace.We are defenders of what is right...Allies to good,and you're worst fear!!!"they both shouted and held out their hands,creating massive energy blasts.
"You can't...do this,"Zaffiroth said weakly.
The blasts weakened,"Why not?"
"I ask...for your,"he coughed,blood coming out of his mouth,"forgiveness."
"How many people begged at your feet for mercy only to have you kill them anyway!?"Ray growled.
"I...I'm sorry,"the silver haired man replied.
Ray turned his back on the man that had burnt down the only home he had known,"Come on,Zapland.Let's just go and let him suffer for what he's done.After all that's happened,he won't live much longer on his own power."
Zapland turned around as well and they started to walk off.
"You can't leave me..."Zaffiroth trailed off.
They both started to shake with anger.Zapland walked back and placed his foot on the man's chest.
"You kill hundreds of people that did nothing to deserve it and you ask US for forgiveness?Those people were the only family we had ever had,and you DARE ask US for forgiveness!?"he put more pressure on the man's chest,"You do not deserve it!"
Zapland felt his brother's hand on his shoulder.
"No.Let's just get out of here,"Ray said.
Zapland removed his foot and walked off.Ray held out his hand and golden energy formed in it.He released it and Zaffiroth's body glowed golden.
"I was taught that even the most vicious of people deserve mercy,but I don't forgive you.What you did was unforgivable.That was enough energy to keep you alive until your body heals.But if I hear anything about you causing any more pain,I'll be back to finish what we started,"Ray threatened and walked.
They flew into the sky,the others following,but stopped when they heard laughter.They turned around to see Zaffiroth standing,the cuts they had made still obvious on his stomach.He had a large ball of energy charging in his hand.
"You fools are not true Tororins!A true Tororin would never show mercy!!"Zaffiroth shouted,releasing the blue beam.
Ray and Zapland snarled as the blast connected with them,only to continue flying to the sky.
"No..."Zaffiroth trailed off in fear,his eyes widening and his body shaking.
"We try to let you live and THIS is how you repay us!?"Zapland exclaimed.
"By trying to use the energy I give you just to kill us?To think I believed you were sorry,"Ray growled.
"We will make you feel the pain you caused!!!"they both shouted.
And two large beams of massive energy traveled toward the Earth.The wind stopped blowing,the waves could no longer be heard in the distance,the fire on the tree smoldered out,and the Earth stopped shaking.It was finally over...
----
It had been a few weeks since the defeat of Zaffiroth,and everything was peaceful.The warriors that had settled their past had now gained control over the level two of Super Tororin.Trunks had also mastered his Super Saiyan Two transformation.Sarah had fallen out of Super Tororin in her sleep,and now had complete control over it.Yes,everything was calm.But Ray and Trunks were about to learn something that would change their lives forever.
"Hey Trunks,have you noticed something strange about Sarah and Ashley's energy readings?"Ray asked.
"Yeah.They each have a small energy in them that's steadily growing...You don't think...That they're..."Trunks trailed off.
The color drained from their faces.But they quickly got over the shock and grinned at each other,something neither one had done in many years.
"Your wife is pregnant!!"they both exclaimed,pointing to one another.
"You're gonna be a father!!"they shouted to each other.
And they both ran off to tell their wives what they had sensed.Everyone congratulated their friends on the discovery,and considered it the next step to their peaceful lives.
"Hopefully..."Ray trailed off as he considered the possibilities,but quickly went back to celebrating.
-----
That night,Trunks sat on the roof of the house he shared with Ashley.His deep blue eyes stared at the star filled sky as his mind raced with thoughts of the past two and a half months.
'Finally,Zaffiroth has been defeated,'the thought brought a slight smile to the Saiyan's face,though it faded quickly,'But....There's something I still don't understand.Gohan....You were there when we fought the Murasame.What are you trying to tell me!?Did you want to protect me?Did you think I,no WE,were too weak?You're dead and I still don't understand you.'
Trunks shook his head and pushed off the roof,landing nimbly on the ground.With a final look toward the sky,he walked inside.
"Heh heh heh heh....Trunks,you've grown quite strong over the years."
A man with short,spiky black hair leaned against a tree where he could easily see Trunks's house on one side,and Ray's on the other.He had his remaining arm crossed over his chest,and wore the familiar orange uniform.A golden ring floated above his head.
"I guess....I was trying to protect you and your friends back there.But from the looks of it,"he glanced from one window to the other,smiling at the two couples that occupied the houses,"you don't need me to protect any more.You and Ray are capable of great things as long as you work together.I have a feeling that Zaffiroth was only a small mile stone in your lives,and things far more vicious are on their way."
He sighed,frowning slightly,"I just hope that we're all ready for what's coming.It looks like we have a new world to protect,Trunks...Oh well,better get back to King Kai before he gets mad again."
With that,the man disappeared.Trunks stared out the window with a slight smile,having seen his old friend.
"What is it,Trunks?"Ashley asked.
"Nothing....Just an old friend of mine,"he replied.
"Huh....Oh...!"she exclaimed,understanding what he meant.
'Did you see that,Ray?'Trunks thought.
'Yeah,I did.Seems like Gohan's still worried about you,'Ray thought back.
'Well,I guess it doesn't really matter.Good night.'
'Good night.'
Then,they went to sleep and dreamt of what would hopefully be a peaceful life.
Ending Note:"Did you notice all of the Frieza Saga references?I wrote this chapter when they were showing the reruns,and I had to put some of the stuff in there.Anyway,this is the longest chapter in this story(as I'm sure you noticed).You probably also noticed that the last part was the best,because I just added it recently.So,A New World to Protect is done...I'm wondering if it's as good as it could be....Should I re-write it again and make it even better?Or should I get straight to the sequel and stuff?Regardless of whether I re-write this or not,I'll start putting the sequel up tomorrow.It'll be called something like 'The Secret of a Mad Scientist'.Does the title catch your interest?Well,you'll have to wait 'till tomorrow to see what its about.Please review."