A/N: No tournament fights this chapter, just a VERY small fight otherwise. But it seems a lot of people are into character development and junk like that. So if you're into the fights, you may not enjoy this chapter a whole lot. Sorry. But all of the characters are going to be active in this chapter, since the fight chapters don't usually have a whole lot of them. This chapter also isn't as long as it looks...
Disclaimer: I do not own Dragonball Z, Digimon, Outlaw Star, Zoids, Cowboy Bebop, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Cardcaptors, Hamtaro, Sailor Moon, Tenchi Muyo!/Tenchi Universe, Pokémon, Rurouni Kenshin, InuYasha or Yu-Yu Hakusho. If I did, then they'd all be on one channel in a huge block. But they're not, and I don't own them. But one day I will...I'm hoping so, anyway.
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The Super Anime World Tournament
By Hayabusa Will (TheNameIsWill@AOL.Com)
Chapter Twelve-Midday Break
Yusuke clenched his fist. "Let me introduce my group here. It'd be rude otherwise. I'm Yusuke Urameshi, of course you saw my great win"
"You got your ass kicked, stupid" InuYasha pointed out. "You barely won"
"Well, I would've beaten the hamster easier" Kuwabara stated. "I'm Kazuma Kuwabara, and I wouldn't have done that bad"
"Oh please" Scoffed Yusuke.
"I'm Kurama" Kurama nodded to them.
"Hiei" Simply nodded.
"Well, that Miroku, she's Sango, and that's the stupid little fox Shippou" InuYasha looked over the group. "I haven't done much to myself in the fight. I'll take you on!"
"Well, I had a fight too and I barely won, but I can still beat you even with only a little rest" Yusuke smirked at the angry InuYasha.
The two groups eyed each other. Yusuke and InuYasha glared at one another. Kuwabara and Miroku silently chose each other. Sango seemed to know that she would have to ward off Kurama and Hiei by herself unless someone was willing to help.
"HYAH!" Kuwabara lead off the attack of the Team Urameshi attack versus InuYasha's team. He leapt at Miroku with his Spirit Sword and took a slash. Miroku held up his staff to block, but the attack just seemed to go through the staff and strike Miroku, knocking him to the grass. Kuwabara leapt out of the stands and onto the grass. Miroku looked down to see a portion of his staff was cut off. Miroku moved his hand down to hold the staff back again and anticipated Kuwabara's next attack. Kuwabara leapt into the air with a kick. Miroku raised his staff with two vertical swings to hit Kuwabara. The young spirit energy user had no choice but to turn back and land. Miroku dashed forward and flung his staff forward to hit Kuwabara in the stomach and lay low to come up with several quick stylish swings of his staff.
Kuwabara was on his knees. Miroku smirked. "See Kazuma, you cannot defeat me--" He was hit out of nowhere--well, out of nowhere to him, anyway, by a powerful fist that grazed his face.
Kuwabara dashed over and grabbed Miroku by the head to follow with a knee to his face, followed by another punch and a toss. Miroku got up and dashed over to use some simple martial arts, but Kuwabara was waiting with another punch straight in the face. Kuwabara pulled his Spirit Sword and with another slash, Miroku was on the ground. "You were saying?"
InuYasha and Sango looked over at Miroku being knocked out so quickly. InuYasha was already injured, and Sango knew that she would have to take on the full four of them if things continued at this rate. Sango whispered to InuYasha and helped Miroku back to his seat.
"Me and my group will take you on at the end of the day, Urameshi" InuYasha growled. "We don't have any fights, so after the end of round one and everyone goes home, we'll meet you for a fight"
"You're on" Replied Yusuke. He turned to Kurama, Hiei and Kuwabara who was joining his team again. "You guys fine?" The three of them gave their approval. "It's settled then"
"Okay then" InuYasha walked off.
"I have to get back for midday ceremonies and crap" Yusuke said. "See ya" He dashed towards the Fighters' Den after bidding his team adieu.
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"Thanks for attending, everyone" Stalker announced. "We hope you'll be back after the two-hour break to join us for the rest of round one. Remember, that lineup is Tenchi Masaki versus the Great Saiyaman, Hercule versus Charizard, Spike Spiegel versus Van Fleiheight..."
Most of the people in the audience left while others stayed around to hear. However, the fighters were also preparing to go.
"Well, time to go" Goku got up. "Say, who's up for a few mile run? I know I am!"
"Oh please, Kakarot, I'm hungry" Vegeta snapped. "This junk food isn't what I want for a meal. I'm going to go get some meat and potatoes, real food"
"Well, I guess that sounds good too" Goku said. "Hey Gohan, you coming?"
"Yeah, sure dad" Gohan followed his dad and Vegeta out.
Boss looked around. "I sure hope that Hamtaro would get back..."
"Hey, Boss!" Hamtaro dashed up to his friend. "I'm back, finally"
"About time, Hamtaro" Replied Boss. "You took a little too long recovering. How on Earth could you lose the fight to that human boy?"
"I tried to win, Boss" Replied Hamtaro. "It wasn't an easy win. I wished I could win...ah well. Yusuke's still recovering. He was tough, I never knew that a new guy would be that popular with everyone"
"It was a hard hit for the Ham-Hams" Boss replied. "You wouldn't believe how disappointed they were. I slipped into the audience. They took it hard that you lost. But we're all proud of you anyway. And don't worry, I'm going to win against that Sailor Mars girl"
"I hope you do Boss, you're the last hope for the Ham-Hams" Hamtaro told him. "Come on, let's go to the Dining Hall. I'm starved. I hear they have some exotic sunflower seeds from a faraway land that taste really good"
"Hmm" Boss nodded hungrily and the two hamsters left the Fighter's Den.
The next table, which was made up of Spike, Jet, Gene, Kenshin, Tenchi, Ayeka and Ryoko, got up. "Well, I think we might as well go do SOMETHING. No use waiting here" Jet stated. "It sucks that almost all of us have to wait"
"Well, I have the next fight" Tenchi said. "Ryoko and Kenshin...you guys have to wait until twelve and--"
"We know what fight we are, Tenchi" Spike stated. "I know it's late. Me and Jet are in no big hurry, anyway. They save the best for later. But I'm just worried if that Fleiheight kid comes back or not. If he doesn't, then I won't have an opponent"
"Mr. Hosokayo said that he'd be back in time" Kenshin said as the group of seven walked off. "I'm pretty sure he'll be back. You know that he's--"
"Stop there" Came a voice. Galaxy Police officer Kiyone dashed up. "Sorry Ayeka, but me and Mihoshi got sent here because you have to leave"
"What? Why?" Asked Ayeka. "And where IS Mihoshi?"
"Over here!" Mihoshi came running up after Kiyone. "The Growlithe came after me halfway coming, and I had to run because it was scaring me"
"Oh, come on Mihoshi..." Sighed Kiyone. "Well, Officer Jenny said that since you're no longer a competitor since you lost your spot in a wager against Ryoko, you can't hang around the Fighters' Den"
"Oh, give me a break!" Objected Ayeka.
"You best go, Ayeka" Gene advised. "You don't want to get in any trouble. Don't worry, we'll all go out into the audience to see you"
"Yeah, you can always cheer for us" Chuckled Spike. The rest of the group began to laugh.
"Gr..." Ayeka growled, followed by her giving in. "Oh all right" With that she walked off with Kiyone and Mihoshi.
"Bye Tenchi! Bye Ryoko! Good luck!" Kiyone said.
"Win for us! Bye!" Added Mihoshi.
Spike, Jet, Tenchi, Ryoko, Kenshin and Gene still remained. The group shrugged it off and chuckled a little as they all departed.
The table of the villains was just about to leave in similar fashion. Cell, Kagato, Vicious and Harry all left. "So Harry, why did you give up, anyway?" Questioned Vicious.
"None of your business" Replied Harry. He normally would've been able to tell them the truth, but he didn't want to seem weak. He doubted that Cell, Kagato or Vicious had the actual capacity in their heart to care for a woman as he did for Melfina, who still chose Gene over him.
"You had the match one, McDougall" Kagato added. "You should've beaten Gene right out of the Tournament. He was weak, you were strong. Oh well, all the more fun for me, because I'm going to take him out in round two"
"Sure, of course" Replied Harry skeptically. "So Vicious, you got Jet, right?"
"Of course, and I'll win" Vicious smirked. "Spiegel barely managed to win against me in the first place. I think a beating down of Jet wouldn't be too hard in the first place" Vicious gave a 'Hyuh' sound. "Let's just go eat"
"Now you're talking" Cell stated from the front of the group. "I have Goku and Vegeta's overactive appetites. I have to have something soon"
"Wobba wob wobuffet" Wobbuffet nodded to Pikachu and Charizard. (I'm okay now. Can we go?)
"Pi pikachu?" Asked Pikachu to Charizard. (Should we then?)
Charizard gave one of his usual roars. The silent lizard Pokémon nodded.
Mewtwo looked on as Pikachu, Wobbuffet and Charizard all headed out to the dining hall. "It's a wonder that Pikachu won, his happy-go-lucky self. Wobbuffet didn't come out so lucky anyway. Charizard is poorly trained, but I doubt anyone except that pathetic Showron boy would lose to that windbag, Hercule. Hm. We'll see how it turns out for them" With that, Mewtwo teleported out in a poof of smoke.
At this point, many of the fighters were already at lunch in the Dining Hall. Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Eighteen, Spike, Jet, Gene, Kenshin, Tenchi and Ryoko took up one of the four lines of ten chairs. Opposite from them were Hamtaro and Boss. Pikachu entered and took his seat next to Boss, along with Wobbuffet and Charizard, who ended up crushing his. Charizard stood up and decided that it would be better if he were to just sit anyway. One seat away from Charizard the group of four, Cell, Vicious, Kagato and Harry, sat down. Vicious, Kagato and Harry were all sitting opposite of Spike, Tenchi and Gene, respectively. They all nodded to their nemesis before taking their course of soup.
Yusuke and InuYasha both walked in next, taking two seats next to each other. For two guys having just gotten out of a brawl between their groups, they were getting along pretty well. Or maybe they were just trying to fool each other before they fought again at the end of the day. The new friends Bit and Buu entered next. Buu grinned as he saw more food and began to pull all the plates toward him. "Buu, please, have some control!" Bit begged to no avail as Buu began to inhale whatever was in sight. Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury entered, talking at that moment. Bit looked to the empty seat next to him. "Please come, please come, please come, don't make me resort to taking Gene's crappy advice of asking out girls..." He looked up as the three scouts sat at the opposite side of the table. "Damnit!"
Yugi Moto came in. He was still feeling hurt, but having sat there through the length of six fights, Nurse Joy didn't see any way that he would need to stay. Truth was, he was trying to fix the Millennium Puzzle, but he couldn't. His bond to Yami was still weak. He decided to let it go and took a seat by Bit. Bit just shot him an angry look, because he was in the spot that Bit hoped would be occupied by Sailor Moon. Sakura followed and sat next to Yugi, being his friend from this first tournament. Li still was in recovery, but he told Sakura that it would be fine for her to go ahead to lunch.
Hercule was the last of them to come. Normally he would be greatly excited and announced his arrival, but he knew that nobody there was exactly thrilled with him, and all were expecting him to go down in round one versus Charizard. Even Hercule was doubting himself. He sighted and sat down.
At the head of the table, Master Hand entered cheerful. "Excellent! With the exception of Guilmon and Showron, everyone is here" Master Hand stated. He stood up with his glass. "A toast to this year's tournament. I'm glad so far for all you've done, and so far we have eight winners. Cell, Mewtwo, Gene, Kagato, Sailor Moon, Yusuke, Pikachu and InuYasha. I wish you all luck in round two, and luck to everyone else who fights in round one. To all of you!"
"To all of us!" Repeated everyone at the table, except those who couldn't speak in English. They all rose their glasses and began to eat as their meals arrived. Steaks, fish, cheeseburgers, pizza, fruits, soup, salad, poultry and stuffing were all spread out impressively. Macaroni and cheese and potatoes in piles for plates, noodles and late breakfast entrees for all those who wanted them. All of this with drinks to please the thirsts of everyone.
Goku, Vegeta and Gohan were attracting a lot of attention as they angrily dug into plate after plate after plate of food. They finished entire meals that it would take a few minutes for other fighters to eat in simple seconds.
"We should eat before they eat everything there is" Stated Kenshin. He started to eat what was before him rather quickly.
"These seeds are first-rate! Krmph krmph krmph" Boss smiled as he opened one with his teeth and ate the seed inside. "Delicious! I have to ask the chef for his recipe on these!"
"Give all the compliments to Sasami Jurai, the one who made this for us" Master Hand said. "She'll come around here soon"
"I think we should enjoy ourselves" Sailor Mars said to Sailor Mercury. "We have to fight, but for now, we have a few hours, and we'll get ourselves into the fight later. I'd rather not worry"
"Yes," Agreed Sailor Mercury. "I'm kind of hungry"
Bit and Buu looked at Cell. Bit laughed. "Hey you know, I think we should have some fun here" Bit chuckled and picked up his plane of macaroni and cheese. He lugged it right at Cell, hitting the bio-android in the chest.
"WHY YOU!" Cell exclaimed. He wanted to get up, but remembered what was going on. He chuckled and picked up a plate of soup, throwing it at Bit.
"AH!" Bit gasped as the scalding soup went down his shirt. "Gr..."
"FOOD FIGHT!" Announced Bit before anything else happened. Within seconds, food was being launched all across the dining hall.
Master Hand sighed. "Well, I guess I'll go tell the cleaning staff to get ready to clean some uniforms...it's going to be a while..."
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Most of the fighters after this had changed their outfits, since most had the foresight to bring extras. Others such as the Sailor Scouts, who managed to get away without much food on them, just brushed off their clothing. Either way, it was 11:30, and everyone was heading back for the second half of the first round that would end the day of fighting and go into the next day, which was round two and beyond up until the finals.
Everyone was thinking about something. But nobody was more in thought than the fifteen who had to fight, which was excluding Van, who was still in Gygalos.
Tenchi was alone now, since he left the group he was hanging around with all day. He was standing outside, looking at the clear sky. He sighed and began to think. ~I've been around for two years, and I haven't done that well. The first time I lost against Goku, and the second time the only time I won was against Jet in round one...Saiyaman's record isn't that good either but I know that he has a lot of potential. I have lot riding on this match. The only people from where I am are Ryoko...and Kagato, but I wouldn't really count him, since there's nothing about him I'd want to impress. Still...it's only half an hour until I fight. I have to hope...~
Gohan as well was thinking. He was having his Saiyaman outfit cleaned, and was told that it would be clean in about fifteen minutes. In the mean time, he was wearing the Saiyan armor he got from Vegeta on Namek. He looked up. ~Man, I'm so nervous. Last year I couldn't even beat Wobbuffet. I don't know if I can win. Only this time everyone's watching. My dad, Vegeta, all of my friends, Videl, and her dad too. It won't help his decision of not wanting me around his daughter if I lose...no, I can't think like that. I need to beat Tenchi. As much as I like him, I can't let him beat me! I must win this!~
Hercule was thinking to himself in the locker room, looking sad. ~I'm the World Champion, yet nobody likes me. The odds are so high in Charizard's favor I can't even look at the program. But I beat Cell...then again, if I beat him how can he be here? Oh, I don't know anymore. I just wish I was more certain. I'll be strong. Come on, it shouldn't be so hard. A lizard, how hard can that be?~
Charizard was with Pikachu and Wobbuffet, who were sitting around lazily. Charizard had been silent throughout most of the time, which was pretty much because he couldn't talk to anyone but Pikachu and Wobbuffet, who didn't have much to say. But despite being a Pokémon, he had much in his mind. ~Hercule, what a joke. How he made it is beyond me. But it's not that I'm worried about. Gohan and Tenchi are both strong. They wouldn't even put me in the sixteen of last year's tournament that actually competed, but both of them did. That might say something...I'll just focus on putting on a good show for the audience. Ash and Pikachu are both going to enjoy what I do~
Spike was chatting and laughing with Gene, Kenshin and Jet. He looked away from the conversation, not really starting to care what they thought. ~I think it's easier for me in round one now. Kagato's a strong opponent, but Van has the lowest odds on him. I got beat by Hamtaro last year, but he won the last tournament. I think if I could beat Sailor Moon, I can take Van. But Kenshin, on the other hand...~
Ryoko was starting to zone out of the conversation between them, too. ~Oh what did I get myself into? I just wanted Tenchi to get a little more fond of me...Ayeka's been in these tournaments too. Sure, I had fun poking fun at Ayeka for losing in the first round against that Mewtwo guy, but I don't know if I can do better. And Kenshin...man, this is hard. Oh what am I saying? I've fought guys that were real tough, and Kenshin seems too nice to be a kind to put up a serious fight~
Kenshin looked up. ~Ayeka I knew would've been strong, but with the change of plans, I'm not so sure. Ayeka I know could've put up some fight but I think it wouldn't have been hard to win versus her. But Ryoko, I don't know anything about her. She could be strong, she could be weak, I don't know. I am confident but...with the fight not too far away, I'm going to have to think on my feet and bear with the fight~
Jet wasn't fully into their conversation either as he gave a sigh and looked to the right. ~I'm not the greatest competitor here. I know Spike has an easy ride through round one...well, he will if that kid ever comes back. But I have Vicious, a guy that Spike fought and couldn't even beat without nearly getting killed. I lost to Tenchi last year, and I haven't done a whole lot of practicing, even though Spike told me so. He'd probably win if I fought him, but I doubt BOTH of us would make it that long into the tournament. Vicious...prepare for a fight, because I won't let myself be beaten without a big fight. I won't be taken as a joke" Jet's attention was snapped back by Gene, who was wondering why Spike, Jet, Kenshin and Ryoko seemed to be so out of it.
(A/N: I know Spike died, but for the sake of the story I'm writing it so he lived after the fight with Vicious)
Vicious had isolated himself from his group and was practicing with his sword skills, his gun in a holder for backup. He leapt into the air and took two swings, coming down with a stab at his invisible opponent, then came up with two thrusts. ~Jet Black is nothing compared to Spiegel. I won't be taken down by him. I can tell that he's just been sitting around and packed on some weight. I've been working even before I was invited to this tournament. I'm going to beat Spiegel, but I have to get Black out of the way first~
Goku and Vegeta were having a third or fourth lunch. Not even they were keeping track. Goku wasn't as carefree in his mind as he seemed physically. "Man, I'm so psyched. I beat a lot of people in the first tournament, but I didn't make it into the second. Still, I'm against Vegeta. I think I can win. I've been in Other World, but Vegeta's been doing a lot of training in this world. Vegeta would just take it really hard if I would win, and I don't like seeing that. Oh well...~
Vegeta sat looking angry, even as he gorged himself. "Kakarot...you've always been better than I have. You've always beaten those I can't. You took on Cell for a long fight when he wiped me out in a few hits at his Cell Game. When Frieza even killed me, you won. When I stood no chance against Recoome, you beat him with one fist, and then beat the rest of the Ginyu Force with little trouble! But I'm not going to let things go on like this! Gr...I have reason to win. Kakarot hasn't even remembered his Saiyan roots. I have. I've been training all this time for this moment, and I'm not going to let Kakarot win! I have too much pride to lose! By my great father, King Vegeta, I will win! I WILL WIN!~
Boss and Hamtaro were walking around, just to loosen themselves up. Boss sighed. ~I was shocked how hurt that the Ham-Hams were when Hamtaro lost. They had a lot of faith in him. His loss was a hit to Hamkind. But I have to win. The Ham-Hams are depending on me, Hamtaro is, and Bijou, most importantly. Hee hee. Bijou's what makes me want to win so much...FOR BIJOU! Oh, and for the Ham-Hams. But mostly Bijou!~
Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury were around while Sailor Moon was off chatting with others that she knew from previous years. Sailor Mars thought to herself. ~I want to think it'll be easy but I can't. I'm new to the tournament, it'll be hard. And seeing Hamtaro do so well against Yusuke worries me, now that I see that these hamsters are pretty strong. All this time I've been relying on Sailor Moon and the scouts a lot. But I'm good with teamwork. This is starting to worry me now...~
Sakura was in the Medical Ward with Li, who was still being treated for the beating he got out of nowhere from Cell. ~Li's going to be up, but the fact that everyone seems to beat him up so much makes me doubt that he'll truly help me. Cell finished us both off last year, but Li a long time before I was beaten. I'm more worried about Li than myself. And if Li is gone, I can't fight as well as I would with him...~
Sailor Mercury saw Sailor Mars thinking and thought herself. ~Rei is determined. I am too. I hear that Sakura and Li aren't the same level, and Sakura is way more powerful than Li. I'd believe it, since Li's gotten beaten up by InuYasha and Kagato and then by Cell. But Sakura herself, I haven't seen and I've heard she's good. I'm better teaming with the Scouts than fighting by myself. This tournament is new but...I'm going to give it my all!
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Preview of Next Chapter
The tournament picks up again as Tenchi and Gohan take on each other in the second half of round one. Tenchi's been fighting since the first tournament and picked up his share of wins, but Gohan on the other hand is incredibly strong and as an older teenager, he can put up a good fight. It's the return of Van Fleiheight as well, returning in time for his fight against Spike to come. And what's this? Does Bit ACTUALLY have the guts to talk to Sailor Moon? Well, maybe with the guidance of his friend Buu, he does...
Next Chapter: Fight of Warriors
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A/N: Tell me who should win, I might make a decision for this fight based on whoever is more popular among reviewers.
Disclaimer: I do not own Dragonball Z, Digimon, Outlaw Star, Zoids, Cowboy Bebop, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Cardcaptors, Hamtaro, Sailor Moon, Tenchi Muyo!/Tenchi Universe, Pokémon, Rurouni Kenshin, InuYasha or Yu-Yu Hakusho. If I did, then they'd all be on one channel in a huge block. But they're not, and I don't own them. But one day I will...I'm hoping so, anyway.
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The Super Anime World Tournament
By Hayabusa Will (TheNameIsWill@AOL.Com)
Chapter Twelve-Midday Break
Yusuke clenched his fist. "Let me introduce my group here. It'd be rude otherwise. I'm Yusuke Urameshi, of course you saw my great win"
"You got your ass kicked, stupid" InuYasha pointed out. "You barely won"
"Well, I would've beaten the hamster easier" Kuwabara stated. "I'm Kazuma Kuwabara, and I wouldn't have done that bad"
"Oh please" Scoffed Yusuke.
"I'm Kurama" Kurama nodded to them.
"Hiei" Simply nodded.
"Well, that Miroku, she's Sango, and that's the stupid little fox Shippou" InuYasha looked over the group. "I haven't done much to myself in the fight. I'll take you on!"
"Well, I had a fight too and I barely won, but I can still beat you even with only a little rest" Yusuke smirked at the angry InuYasha.
The two groups eyed each other. Yusuke and InuYasha glared at one another. Kuwabara and Miroku silently chose each other. Sango seemed to know that she would have to ward off Kurama and Hiei by herself unless someone was willing to help.
"HYAH!" Kuwabara lead off the attack of the Team Urameshi attack versus InuYasha's team. He leapt at Miroku with his Spirit Sword and took a slash. Miroku held up his staff to block, but the attack just seemed to go through the staff and strike Miroku, knocking him to the grass. Kuwabara leapt out of the stands and onto the grass. Miroku looked down to see a portion of his staff was cut off. Miroku moved his hand down to hold the staff back again and anticipated Kuwabara's next attack. Kuwabara leapt into the air with a kick. Miroku raised his staff with two vertical swings to hit Kuwabara. The young spirit energy user had no choice but to turn back and land. Miroku dashed forward and flung his staff forward to hit Kuwabara in the stomach and lay low to come up with several quick stylish swings of his staff.
Kuwabara was on his knees. Miroku smirked. "See Kazuma, you cannot defeat me--" He was hit out of nowhere--well, out of nowhere to him, anyway, by a powerful fist that grazed his face.
Kuwabara dashed over and grabbed Miroku by the head to follow with a knee to his face, followed by another punch and a toss. Miroku got up and dashed over to use some simple martial arts, but Kuwabara was waiting with another punch straight in the face. Kuwabara pulled his Spirit Sword and with another slash, Miroku was on the ground. "You were saying?"
InuYasha and Sango looked over at Miroku being knocked out so quickly. InuYasha was already injured, and Sango knew that she would have to take on the full four of them if things continued at this rate. Sango whispered to InuYasha and helped Miroku back to his seat.
"Me and my group will take you on at the end of the day, Urameshi" InuYasha growled. "We don't have any fights, so after the end of round one and everyone goes home, we'll meet you for a fight"
"You're on" Replied Yusuke. He turned to Kurama, Hiei and Kuwabara who was joining his team again. "You guys fine?" The three of them gave their approval. "It's settled then"
"Okay then" InuYasha walked off.
"I have to get back for midday ceremonies and crap" Yusuke said. "See ya" He dashed towards the Fighters' Den after bidding his team adieu.
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"Thanks for attending, everyone" Stalker announced. "We hope you'll be back after the two-hour break to join us for the rest of round one. Remember, that lineup is Tenchi Masaki versus the Great Saiyaman, Hercule versus Charizard, Spike Spiegel versus Van Fleiheight..."
Most of the people in the audience left while others stayed around to hear. However, the fighters were also preparing to go.
"Well, time to go" Goku got up. "Say, who's up for a few mile run? I know I am!"
"Oh please, Kakarot, I'm hungry" Vegeta snapped. "This junk food isn't what I want for a meal. I'm going to go get some meat and potatoes, real food"
"Well, I guess that sounds good too" Goku said. "Hey Gohan, you coming?"
"Yeah, sure dad" Gohan followed his dad and Vegeta out.
Boss looked around. "I sure hope that Hamtaro would get back..."
"Hey, Boss!" Hamtaro dashed up to his friend. "I'm back, finally"
"About time, Hamtaro" Replied Boss. "You took a little too long recovering. How on Earth could you lose the fight to that human boy?"
"I tried to win, Boss" Replied Hamtaro. "It wasn't an easy win. I wished I could win...ah well. Yusuke's still recovering. He was tough, I never knew that a new guy would be that popular with everyone"
"It was a hard hit for the Ham-Hams" Boss replied. "You wouldn't believe how disappointed they were. I slipped into the audience. They took it hard that you lost. But we're all proud of you anyway. And don't worry, I'm going to win against that Sailor Mars girl"
"I hope you do Boss, you're the last hope for the Ham-Hams" Hamtaro told him. "Come on, let's go to the Dining Hall. I'm starved. I hear they have some exotic sunflower seeds from a faraway land that taste really good"
"Hmm" Boss nodded hungrily and the two hamsters left the Fighter's Den.
The next table, which was made up of Spike, Jet, Gene, Kenshin, Tenchi, Ayeka and Ryoko, got up. "Well, I think we might as well go do SOMETHING. No use waiting here" Jet stated. "It sucks that almost all of us have to wait"
"Well, I have the next fight" Tenchi said. "Ryoko and Kenshin...you guys have to wait until twelve and--"
"We know what fight we are, Tenchi" Spike stated. "I know it's late. Me and Jet are in no big hurry, anyway. They save the best for later. But I'm just worried if that Fleiheight kid comes back or not. If he doesn't, then I won't have an opponent"
"Mr. Hosokayo said that he'd be back in time" Kenshin said as the group of seven walked off. "I'm pretty sure he'll be back. You know that he's--"
"Stop there" Came a voice. Galaxy Police officer Kiyone dashed up. "Sorry Ayeka, but me and Mihoshi got sent here because you have to leave"
"What? Why?" Asked Ayeka. "And where IS Mihoshi?"
"Over here!" Mihoshi came running up after Kiyone. "The Growlithe came after me halfway coming, and I had to run because it was scaring me"
"Oh, come on Mihoshi..." Sighed Kiyone. "Well, Officer Jenny said that since you're no longer a competitor since you lost your spot in a wager against Ryoko, you can't hang around the Fighters' Den"
"Oh, give me a break!" Objected Ayeka.
"You best go, Ayeka" Gene advised. "You don't want to get in any trouble. Don't worry, we'll all go out into the audience to see you"
"Yeah, you can always cheer for us" Chuckled Spike. The rest of the group began to laugh.
"Gr..." Ayeka growled, followed by her giving in. "Oh all right" With that she walked off with Kiyone and Mihoshi.
"Bye Tenchi! Bye Ryoko! Good luck!" Kiyone said.
"Win for us! Bye!" Added Mihoshi.
Spike, Jet, Tenchi, Ryoko, Kenshin and Gene still remained. The group shrugged it off and chuckled a little as they all departed.
The table of the villains was just about to leave in similar fashion. Cell, Kagato, Vicious and Harry all left. "So Harry, why did you give up, anyway?" Questioned Vicious.
"None of your business" Replied Harry. He normally would've been able to tell them the truth, but he didn't want to seem weak. He doubted that Cell, Kagato or Vicious had the actual capacity in their heart to care for a woman as he did for Melfina, who still chose Gene over him.
"You had the match one, McDougall" Kagato added. "You should've beaten Gene right out of the Tournament. He was weak, you were strong. Oh well, all the more fun for me, because I'm going to take him out in round two"
"Sure, of course" Replied Harry skeptically. "So Vicious, you got Jet, right?"
"Of course, and I'll win" Vicious smirked. "Spiegel barely managed to win against me in the first place. I think a beating down of Jet wouldn't be too hard in the first place" Vicious gave a 'Hyuh' sound. "Let's just go eat"
"Now you're talking" Cell stated from the front of the group. "I have Goku and Vegeta's overactive appetites. I have to have something soon"
"Wobba wob wobuffet" Wobbuffet nodded to Pikachu and Charizard. (I'm okay now. Can we go?)
"Pi pikachu?" Asked Pikachu to Charizard. (Should we then?)
Charizard gave one of his usual roars. The silent lizard Pokémon nodded.
Mewtwo looked on as Pikachu, Wobbuffet and Charizard all headed out to the dining hall. "It's a wonder that Pikachu won, his happy-go-lucky self. Wobbuffet didn't come out so lucky anyway. Charizard is poorly trained, but I doubt anyone except that pathetic Showron boy would lose to that windbag, Hercule. Hm. We'll see how it turns out for them" With that, Mewtwo teleported out in a poof of smoke.
At this point, many of the fighters were already at lunch in the Dining Hall. Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Eighteen, Spike, Jet, Gene, Kenshin, Tenchi and Ryoko took up one of the four lines of ten chairs. Opposite from them were Hamtaro and Boss. Pikachu entered and took his seat next to Boss, along with Wobbuffet and Charizard, who ended up crushing his. Charizard stood up and decided that it would be better if he were to just sit anyway. One seat away from Charizard the group of four, Cell, Vicious, Kagato and Harry, sat down. Vicious, Kagato and Harry were all sitting opposite of Spike, Tenchi and Gene, respectively. They all nodded to their nemesis before taking their course of soup.
Yusuke and InuYasha both walked in next, taking two seats next to each other. For two guys having just gotten out of a brawl between their groups, they were getting along pretty well. Or maybe they were just trying to fool each other before they fought again at the end of the day. The new friends Bit and Buu entered next. Buu grinned as he saw more food and began to pull all the plates toward him. "Buu, please, have some control!" Bit begged to no avail as Buu began to inhale whatever was in sight. Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury entered, talking at that moment. Bit looked to the empty seat next to him. "Please come, please come, please come, don't make me resort to taking Gene's crappy advice of asking out girls..." He looked up as the three scouts sat at the opposite side of the table. "Damnit!"
Yugi Moto came in. He was still feeling hurt, but having sat there through the length of six fights, Nurse Joy didn't see any way that he would need to stay. Truth was, he was trying to fix the Millennium Puzzle, but he couldn't. His bond to Yami was still weak. He decided to let it go and took a seat by Bit. Bit just shot him an angry look, because he was in the spot that Bit hoped would be occupied by Sailor Moon. Sakura followed and sat next to Yugi, being his friend from this first tournament. Li still was in recovery, but he told Sakura that it would be fine for her to go ahead to lunch.
Hercule was the last of them to come. Normally he would be greatly excited and announced his arrival, but he knew that nobody there was exactly thrilled with him, and all were expecting him to go down in round one versus Charizard. Even Hercule was doubting himself. He sighted and sat down.
At the head of the table, Master Hand entered cheerful. "Excellent! With the exception of Guilmon and Showron, everyone is here" Master Hand stated. He stood up with his glass. "A toast to this year's tournament. I'm glad so far for all you've done, and so far we have eight winners. Cell, Mewtwo, Gene, Kagato, Sailor Moon, Yusuke, Pikachu and InuYasha. I wish you all luck in round two, and luck to everyone else who fights in round one. To all of you!"
"To all of us!" Repeated everyone at the table, except those who couldn't speak in English. They all rose their glasses and began to eat as their meals arrived. Steaks, fish, cheeseburgers, pizza, fruits, soup, salad, poultry and stuffing were all spread out impressively. Macaroni and cheese and potatoes in piles for plates, noodles and late breakfast entrees for all those who wanted them. All of this with drinks to please the thirsts of everyone.
Goku, Vegeta and Gohan were attracting a lot of attention as they angrily dug into plate after plate after plate of food. They finished entire meals that it would take a few minutes for other fighters to eat in simple seconds.
"We should eat before they eat everything there is" Stated Kenshin. He started to eat what was before him rather quickly.
"These seeds are first-rate! Krmph krmph krmph" Boss smiled as he opened one with his teeth and ate the seed inside. "Delicious! I have to ask the chef for his recipe on these!"
"Give all the compliments to Sasami Jurai, the one who made this for us" Master Hand said. "She'll come around here soon"
"I think we should enjoy ourselves" Sailor Mars said to Sailor Mercury. "We have to fight, but for now, we have a few hours, and we'll get ourselves into the fight later. I'd rather not worry"
"Yes," Agreed Sailor Mercury. "I'm kind of hungry"
Bit and Buu looked at Cell. Bit laughed. "Hey you know, I think we should have some fun here" Bit chuckled and picked up his plane of macaroni and cheese. He lugged it right at Cell, hitting the bio-android in the chest.
"WHY YOU!" Cell exclaimed. He wanted to get up, but remembered what was going on. He chuckled and picked up a plate of soup, throwing it at Bit.
"AH!" Bit gasped as the scalding soup went down his shirt. "Gr..."
"FOOD FIGHT!" Announced Bit before anything else happened. Within seconds, food was being launched all across the dining hall.
Master Hand sighed. "Well, I guess I'll go tell the cleaning staff to get ready to clean some uniforms...it's going to be a while..."
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Most of the fighters after this had changed their outfits, since most had the foresight to bring extras. Others such as the Sailor Scouts, who managed to get away without much food on them, just brushed off their clothing. Either way, it was 11:30, and everyone was heading back for the second half of the first round that would end the day of fighting and go into the next day, which was round two and beyond up until the finals.
Everyone was thinking about something. But nobody was more in thought than the fifteen who had to fight, which was excluding Van, who was still in Gygalos.
Tenchi was alone now, since he left the group he was hanging around with all day. He was standing outside, looking at the clear sky. He sighed and began to think. ~I've been around for two years, and I haven't done that well. The first time I lost against Goku, and the second time the only time I won was against Jet in round one...Saiyaman's record isn't that good either but I know that he has a lot of potential. I have lot riding on this match. The only people from where I am are Ryoko...and Kagato, but I wouldn't really count him, since there's nothing about him I'd want to impress. Still...it's only half an hour until I fight. I have to hope...~
Gohan as well was thinking. He was having his Saiyaman outfit cleaned, and was told that it would be clean in about fifteen minutes. In the mean time, he was wearing the Saiyan armor he got from Vegeta on Namek. He looked up. ~Man, I'm so nervous. Last year I couldn't even beat Wobbuffet. I don't know if I can win. Only this time everyone's watching. My dad, Vegeta, all of my friends, Videl, and her dad too. It won't help his decision of not wanting me around his daughter if I lose...no, I can't think like that. I need to beat Tenchi. As much as I like him, I can't let him beat me! I must win this!~
Hercule was thinking to himself in the locker room, looking sad. ~I'm the World Champion, yet nobody likes me. The odds are so high in Charizard's favor I can't even look at the program. But I beat Cell...then again, if I beat him how can he be here? Oh, I don't know anymore. I just wish I was more certain. I'll be strong. Come on, it shouldn't be so hard. A lizard, how hard can that be?~
Charizard was with Pikachu and Wobbuffet, who were sitting around lazily. Charizard had been silent throughout most of the time, which was pretty much because he couldn't talk to anyone but Pikachu and Wobbuffet, who didn't have much to say. But despite being a Pokémon, he had much in his mind. ~Hercule, what a joke. How he made it is beyond me. But it's not that I'm worried about. Gohan and Tenchi are both strong. They wouldn't even put me in the sixteen of last year's tournament that actually competed, but both of them did. That might say something...I'll just focus on putting on a good show for the audience. Ash and Pikachu are both going to enjoy what I do~
Spike was chatting and laughing with Gene, Kenshin and Jet. He looked away from the conversation, not really starting to care what they thought. ~I think it's easier for me in round one now. Kagato's a strong opponent, but Van has the lowest odds on him. I got beat by Hamtaro last year, but he won the last tournament. I think if I could beat Sailor Moon, I can take Van. But Kenshin, on the other hand...~
Ryoko was starting to zone out of the conversation between them, too. ~Oh what did I get myself into? I just wanted Tenchi to get a little more fond of me...Ayeka's been in these tournaments too. Sure, I had fun poking fun at Ayeka for losing in the first round against that Mewtwo guy, but I don't know if I can do better. And Kenshin...man, this is hard. Oh what am I saying? I've fought guys that were real tough, and Kenshin seems too nice to be a kind to put up a serious fight~
Kenshin looked up. ~Ayeka I knew would've been strong, but with the change of plans, I'm not so sure. Ayeka I know could've put up some fight but I think it wouldn't have been hard to win versus her. But Ryoko, I don't know anything about her. She could be strong, she could be weak, I don't know. I am confident but...with the fight not too far away, I'm going to have to think on my feet and bear with the fight~
Jet wasn't fully into their conversation either as he gave a sigh and looked to the right. ~I'm not the greatest competitor here. I know Spike has an easy ride through round one...well, he will if that kid ever comes back. But I have Vicious, a guy that Spike fought and couldn't even beat without nearly getting killed. I lost to Tenchi last year, and I haven't done a whole lot of practicing, even though Spike told me so. He'd probably win if I fought him, but I doubt BOTH of us would make it that long into the tournament. Vicious...prepare for a fight, because I won't let myself be beaten without a big fight. I won't be taken as a joke" Jet's attention was snapped back by Gene, who was wondering why Spike, Jet, Kenshin and Ryoko seemed to be so out of it.
(A/N: I know Spike died, but for the sake of the story I'm writing it so he lived after the fight with Vicious)
Vicious had isolated himself from his group and was practicing with his sword skills, his gun in a holder for backup. He leapt into the air and took two swings, coming down with a stab at his invisible opponent, then came up with two thrusts. ~Jet Black is nothing compared to Spiegel. I won't be taken down by him. I can tell that he's just been sitting around and packed on some weight. I've been working even before I was invited to this tournament. I'm going to beat Spiegel, but I have to get Black out of the way first~
Goku and Vegeta were having a third or fourth lunch. Not even they were keeping track. Goku wasn't as carefree in his mind as he seemed physically. "Man, I'm so psyched. I beat a lot of people in the first tournament, but I didn't make it into the second. Still, I'm against Vegeta. I think I can win. I've been in Other World, but Vegeta's been doing a lot of training in this world. Vegeta would just take it really hard if I would win, and I don't like seeing that. Oh well...~
Vegeta sat looking angry, even as he gorged himself. "Kakarot...you've always been better than I have. You've always beaten those I can't. You took on Cell for a long fight when he wiped me out in a few hits at his Cell Game. When Frieza even killed me, you won. When I stood no chance against Recoome, you beat him with one fist, and then beat the rest of the Ginyu Force with little trouble! But I'm not going to let things go on like this! Gr...I have reason to win. Kakarot hasn't even remembered his Saiyan roots. I have. I've been training all this time for this moment, and I'm not going to let Kakarot win! I have too much pride to lose! By my great father, King Vegeta, I will win! I WILL WIN!~
Boss and Hamtaro were walking around, just to loosen themselves up. Boss sighed. ~I was shocked how hurt that the Ham-Hams were when Hamtaro lost. They had a lot of faith in him. His loss was a hit to Hamkind. But I have to win. The Ham-Hams are depending on me, Hamtaro is, and Bijou, most importantly. Hee hee. Bijou's what makes me want to win so much...FOR BIJOU! Oh, and for the Ham-Hams. But mostly Bijou!~
Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury were around while Sailor Moon was off chatting with others that she knew from previous years. Sailor Mars thought to herself. ~I want to think it'll be easy but I can't. I'm new to the tournament, it'll be hard. And seeing Hamtaro do so well against Yusuke worries me, now that I see that these hamsters are pretty strong. All this time I've been relying on Sailor Moon and the scouts a lot. But I'm good with teamwork. This is starting to worry me now...~
Sakura was in the Medical Ward with Li, who was still being treated for the beating he got out of nowhere from Cell. ~Li's going to be up, but the fact that everyone seems to beat him up so much makes me doubt that he'll truly help me. Cell finished us both off last year, but Li a long time before I was beaten. I'm more worried about Li than myself. And if Li is gone, I can't fight as well as I would with him...~
Sailor Mercury saw Sailor Mars thinking and thought herself. ~Rei is determined. I am too. I hear that Sakura and Li aren't the same level, and Sakura is way more powerful than Li. I'd believe it, since Li's gotten beaten up by InuYasha and Kagato and then by Cell. But Sakura herself, I haven't seen and I've heard she's good. I'm better teaming with the Scouts than fighting by myself. This tournament is new but...I'm going to give it my all!
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Preview of Next Chapter
The tournament picks up again as Tenchi and Gohan take on each other in the second half of round one. Tenchi's been fighting since the first tournament and picked up his share of wins, but Gohan on the other hand is incredibly strong and as an older teenager, he can put up a good fight. It's the return of Van Fleiheight as well, returning in time for his fight against Spike to come. And what's this? Does Bit ACTUALLY have the guts to talk to Sailor Moon? Well, maybe with the guidance of his friend Buu, he does...
Next Chapter: Fight of Warriors
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A/N: Tell me who should win, I might make a decision for this fight based on whoever is more popular among reviewers.