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~*Chapter 13: Fighters Decided*~
Goku, Goten, Cheena, Vegeta and Trunks were all content, content with their focus as they headed towards what once was a quiet peaceful city. Goku had the lead as he held his arms out in front of him, hoping to catch as much speed as he could. Vegeta was slightly beside him, flying with his arms at his side. He wasn't eager to fly beside his once adversary but only cared to get to the city and do what he loved to do, fight and dominate. Trunks and Goten flew after their fathers, with Cheena in-between them both. The conversation was little to non-existent between the three, their mind elsewhere; on a place they had yet to arrive to. Closing her eyes, Cheena slowly drifted back, away from her husband and brother. Something seemed to plague her mind, something more then what she was about to face in the city. Folding her arms across her chest, Cheena slowly came to a halt, her eyebrows twitching ever so slightly with every nerve in her body. Glancing back, Goten frowned as he turned towards her, floating aimlessly in place.
"Hey Cheena, this isn't time to play around. Let's go!" he yelled slowly floating back so not to get left behind by everyone else. Cheena didn't respond as she flew herself up into a straight position, her body facing her brother but not her eyes, for they remained closed. Shaking his head, Goten turned around, looking at his father, Vegeta and Trunks as they flew on. "Hold on, Cheena is sleeping" he yelled catching their attention.
"Runt, what are you doing?" Vegeta said as he turned around and glared at Cheena. Floating forward a bit, Goku stood between Goten and Trunks and stared at his daughter as she stood frozen before them all.
"Cheena, what's going on?" he asked, not sure what could cause this delay when they had somewhere they needed to be. Furrowing her eyebrows once more, Cheena slowly opened her eyes and looked at her dad.
"C-can't you sense it?" she asked as she glanced over at her father, husband, father in-law and brother, all staring at her confused.
"Sense what? Cheena, we don't have time to play. There is nothing to sense" Goten said as he folded his arms across his chest. Nodding her head, Cheena looked back at her father, hoping he'd tell her that there was something to sense, anything at all.
"Cheena, what do you sense? Is someone coming this way?" Trunks asked as he looked at his wife, curious as to what she was getting at. Cheena's dark eyes remained on her father as he stared at her. The two locked eyes, sensing out together; what caught Cheena off guard and caused her to stop so abruptly. Suddenly Goku's mouth dropped open, his hands shaking slightly.
"I-it can't be...all of them... gone" he said in a state of shock. Not even he could believe what took over his senses... that took over his thoughts.
"What are you talking about Kakarot? Vegeta said, getting quite irritated with the staling from both Goku and his daughter. Dropping her head, Cheena slowly closed her eyes, her hands shaking.
"Krillin, 18 and Yamcha...I can't sense them anymore" she said. Vegeta, Trunks and Goten were at a lost for words as their eyes closed, allowing their senses to take over.
"This can't be, I mean, they were fine when we left the house" Goten said as he tried to focus in on anything that resembled the energy of his fellow fighters and friends.
"They must have gotten to them" Trunks asked as his eyes slowly opened up. Lifting her head, Cheena looked over at her dad. Goku had his head down low, his eyes focused on the ground below him. He couldn't allow himself to believe that his friends, Krillin, 18 and Yamcha, were gone.
"What do we do now? They can't be ok if we can't sense them. Should we go over there?" Goten asked as he looked at the people around him, waiting for a response. No one spoke, no one was sure of what they should do. A dilemma was before them and they had no idea how to get out of it.
"If we go there then what about the people in the city? We can't keep ignoring those who might need help" Cheena said as she looked at her brother.
"So what do you suggest?" Goten asked, interested to hear any plan at the moment. Cheena shrugged her shoulders, not sure what she could suggest. Lifting his head, Goku turned his attention to his son.
"Goten, call Gohan. He should be over there by now, shouldn't he?" he asked, still in slight range of anger and shock. Goten's eyes lit up as he quickly reached for his phone.
"Gohan, I forgot all about him. He can tell us what's going on" he said as he started to punch the numbers into his phone.
~Roshi Island~
Sitting on the sand, Master Roshi could only shake his head as he stared at his fallen colleagues. Oolong sat beside him, looking down at the sand while Puar pressed herself against Yamcha's back, sobbing loudly.
"Yamcha..." the small cat cried out as she lifted away from him slowly. Kicking the sand at his feet, Oolong looked over at Master Roshi.
"I told you we should have left. I told all of you but you wanted to stay and fight. Now look what's happened" he said. Master Roshi remained quiet as he stared at Krillin, 18 and Yamcha. Could Oolong have been right on this call? Should they have left? The questions ran through the master's head as he looked down at the sand.
"Oolong, Krillin and Yamcha were doing what anyone would have done. They would never have run away like a coward. They gave it their all and in doing so they lost a part of themselves, the most important part of all that keeps them alive day in and day out" Master Roshi said. Oolong said nothing as Marron stepped out of the small house, her face stained with the tears she cried out for the loss of her parents.
"Master Roshi is there anything we can do to help them?" she asked softly, her voice giving way to her sobs as she viewed the bodies of her parents lying on the sand right where they had fallen minutes earlier.
"I don't know if..."Master Roshi said as he looked up into the sky. Blinking a few times to adjust to the sun's rays, he slowly stood up, gripping onto his staff. "...someone's coming" he said. Quickly Oolong jumped up and ran past Marron and into the house.
"No way is he taking my soul" he yelled as he hid behind the couch one more. Marron held her ground as she waited for the person to show up. Her hands tightened into fists as she prepared to look, at who she believed were her parent's killer face to face. A smile grew on Master Roshi's face as three people landed in front of him.
"Gohan, it's you" he said. Gohan nodded his head as he stood in between his daughter and Uub. His face showed no happiness but anger as he glanced from Marron back to Master Roshi.
"What happened here? We felt Krillin and Yamcha's power rise then drop. Are they ok?" he asked. Dropping his head, Master Roshi could only let silence be his answer, unsure of how to break the news. Grasping onto the frame of the door, Marron cried out as she looked at Gohan.
"He killed them" she yelled. Gohan, Pan and Uub stared at her, allowing her words to register in the back of their minds.
"He? He who?" Uub asked as he stared at the young woman before him. Marron could only talk in sobs as she dropped down to her knees, racked with pain of her parent's death. Pulling at her father's shirt, Pan quickly ran over to 18's side and knelt beside her.
"Dad!" she yelled as she placed her hand on 18's back. Turning around, Gohan and Uub could only stare in horror at the sight that caused Master Roshi's silence and Marron's sudden breakdown.
"Krillin! Yamcha!" Gohan yelled as he knelt down beside his childhood friend to not only him, but his father as well. Placing his hand upon his back, Gohan dropped his head, not feeling any sign of life what so ever. Uub knelt down beside Yamcha and pressed his ear to his chest, hoping to hear a heartbeat but like the others, that wasn't to be.
"He's gone too Gohan" Uub said as he stood up slowly. Standing up, Gohan glanced over at 18 then at Master Roshi.
"What happened here? Who did this?" he asked, his anger rising with every word.
"He never gave his name but he attacked and with ease he took out Krillin and Yamcha. He called for 18 and she came, to avenge her husband's death but alas she was struck down as well" Master Roshi said slowly, his head never rising to face Gohan's stare.
"Then what happened? How did they end up like this?" he asked, trying his best to calm down. Making her way to her feet, Marron slowly walked down and stood beside Master Roshi, her arms wrapped firmly around herself.
"H-he took t-their soul..." she said, biting down on her bottom lip trying to hush any more sobs from making their way out.
"He took their souls!?" Pan yelled as she made her way to her feet. Marron nodded her head as she placed her hand over her mouth, her sobs getting by her defense to stop them.
"He did a chant of some sort and gathered their souls. He seemed content knowing he had their powers, strength and lives now as a part of himself" Master Roshi said as he slowly raised his head. Gohan clenched his hands, his body racked with anger as it shock amongst the sandy beach of the island.
"How could he just take their souls? That's all he wants, souls?" Uub asked as he glanced at the still bodies around him. Master Roshi and Marron slowly nodded their heads as they looked at Uub.
"We'll find him and when we do, we'll kill him for what he's done" Pan said with a frown on her face and hate in her eyes. Turning towards his daughter, Gohan glanced at 18 then at her once more.
"Pan, you and Uub get 18, Krillin and Yamcha to Kami's lookout. See what Dende can do for them, if anything" he said.
"But what are you going to do? You can't go after him, not alone" Pan said, not wanting her father to go alone as well as not wanting to miss out on any action that was sure to come.
"Just do it Pan..." Gohan said as he turned and looked at Uub. "...take them and see what Dende can do. Stay there until you hear from me or my father" he said. Uub nodded his head as he walked over to Yamcha. Bending down, he tossed Yamcha's body over his shoulder, wrapping his arm around his legs to hold him in place. Gohan nodded his head as his phone started to ring. Taking it into his hand, he took in a deep breath before answering.
Gn: Hello?
Gt: Gohan, its Goten. Are you at Master Roshi's island yet?
Gn: We're here now and it's not good.
Gt: What happened? How are Krillin, 18 and Yamcha?
Gn: They're gone; their souls have been taken from them.
Gt: What!?
Gn: Whoever did this is after souls and he's taken them from Krillin, 18 and Yamcha
Gt: How is Master Roshi and Marron? Are they alright?
Gn: They're right here and fine, for the most part. Look, I'm having Pan and Uub take the bodies to Dende to see if he can do anything for them.
Gt: Hold on a minute Gohan.
Holding the phone at his side, Goten looked at the people around them, wondering how to tell them what he was just told himself.
"What happened? Are they alright?" Cheena asked as she floated a tad closer to her brother. Goten shook his head no as he looked at his sister.
"They're gone, all three of them. Whoever did this took their souls" he said. Goku, Vegeta, Trunks and Cheena were in a state of shock as Goten's words rang through their ears.
"Took their souls, but why? What's the purpose for that?" Trunks asked as he looked at his father.
"Is that all Gohan said?" Vegeta asked while his eyes remained fixed on Goten.
"He said that Pan and Uub are going to take the bodies to Dende to see what he can do" Goten replied as he looked at Vegeta. Cheena was at a lost for words as she listened to the conversation around her, not sure of what she could say, if anything.
"Is Gohan going with them?" Goku finally asked as he looked at son. Goten shrugged his shoulder as he placed the phone back against his ear.
Gt: Gohan, are you going with Pan and Uub?
Gn: No, I'm going to head to the city with you guys
Removing the phone from his ear, Goten shook his head from side to side as he looked at his father.
"He said he's coming to meet us" he said. Shaking his head, Goku looked at the phone in Goten's hand.
"Tell Gohan to go with Pan and Uub, just in case this person comes for them. We do not want to lose anyone else. Once they are safely at the lookout then he can come and meet us" he said. Goten nodded his head as he once again pressed the phone close to his ear.
Gt: Gohan?
Gn: I'm here and I heard what dad said. I'm going to go with Pan and Uub but if you need anything you know how to reach me
Gt: We will, just take care of everyone. We'll see you soon
Gn: Alright.
Gt: Bye.
Hanging up the phone, Goten clipped it to the side of his pants then looked at his father.
"Gohan's going with them" he said. Goku nodded his head as he turned around, facing towards the city. Everyone followed his glance, staring at the city, staring at their destination.
"Let's go" Goku said as he powered up, a white aura surrounding him. Powering up as well, everyone quickly took off towards the city, more determined then ever to find the people involved in they day's massacre.
~Roshi Island~
"My dad wants me to go with Pan and Uub so I'm going. Are you two going to be ok?" Gohan asked as he placed his phone back into his pocket. Marron nodded her head slowly as she stared at the sand beneath her feet.
"We'll be fine but if you see Goku tell him and the rest to be careful. This guy is not like any other you have faced. There is something about him, something mysterious" Master Roshi said.
"He'll pay for what he's done, you can count on that" Gohan said as he picked Krillin up into his arms. Picking 18 up, Pan quickly threw her over her shoulder, similar to how Uub was holding onto Yamcha.
"Gohan, we should get going" Uub said as he looked at Yamcha then Gohan. Nodding his head, Gohan turned and looked at Master Roshi.
"Take care you two and don't worry. We'll find him" he said as he slowly floated into the air. Pan and Uub followed, both holding onto the body they carried. Taking one last look at the island, Gohan, Uub and Pan quickly took off, heading towards Kami's lookout.
~West City~
Standing on a street that was once filled with joyous people, Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, Goten and Cheena could only stare in anger at the destruction among them.
"This is horrible" Trunks said as he, as well as everyone else walked around, looking for any sign of life. Cheena shook her head as she looked down at a small doll lying on the sidewalk. Bending down she took it into her hands, lightly running her fingers over the dress that was torn and ragged.
"How could he do this to them, these children?" she asked as she lowered her head and closed her eyes, a picture of her son's coming into her mind. Walking around, Goku and Vegeta stood side by side as they stared at the bodies before them.
"These people didn't even have a chance. They didn't deserve this" Goku said as he continued to look around.
"No one deserves this Kakarot except those who did this to them" Vegeta said as he clenched his hand into a fist. Feeling the wind blow around them, the fighters looked up to see Castine's henchmen looking down at them.
"So what do you think? Love our work?" Azul asked as he folded his arms across his chest. Standing up, Cheena growled as she walked over to her brother and husband, who had their eyes on the four before them.
"You did this!?" Goten yelled as he raised his fist towards them. Rojo laughed as he, Azul, Blanca and Dorado landed before the three.
"Of course we did, what do you think?" he asked with a huge smile on his face. Cheena growled as she held out the doll in her hand for them all to see.
"I think you four are sick as hell. These people did nothing to you. There were kids here and you killed them. Small children at that....... how could you!" she yelled, feeling her anger rise and doing nothing to suppress it. She wanted them to see her anger; she wanted them to feel her anger.
"Easily and besides, they should of ran faster. They deserved to die" Blanca said with a laugh. Cheena's teeth clenched together as she took a step towards her before being held back by her brother.
"Take it easy for a second, Che" Goten said as he glanced at her then at the four. Walking towards everyone, Goku and Vegeta stood on opposite ends as they stared at the four henchmen.
"We will put an end to his once and for all. Let's see how you four fare against us" Vegeta said with a smirk on his face. Dorado laughed as he walked towards Vegeta, stopping just short of him.
"You are no match for us or our leader. This planet will be destroyed as will you and all that came with you" he said. Vegeta growled as he held his ground, his arms shaking slightly as his body racked with anger.
"Who is your leader?" Goku asked, taking one-step towards the four. Holding their ground, the four of them smiled as they looked at Goku.
"He is Lord Castine and he will get what he's come for. We have a purpose here on this planet and we will follow through with it" Azul said. Trunks and Goten took their fighting stance as they eyed each one before them separately.
"Oh really, and just what might that purpose be?" Trunks asked, his eyes falling on Azul as he stood before him. Hearing laughter, the Z fighters turned around to see Castine looking down at them.
"So many questions for a race of complete idiots" he said as he lowered himself down to the ground, standing before Goku with a smile on his face. "Allow me to introduce myself properly. The name is Castine and I will be your killer this afternoon" he said with a laugh. Goku looked less amused as he took his fighting stance.
"I'd like to see you try against me. You're the one who took the souls of close friends of mines and for that you will pay" he said. Castine smirked as he folded his arms across his chest.
"So you have heard of my work, word travels fast on this ridiculous planet. So Goku, you plan on fighting me now? I don't think so" Castine said as he shook his head from side to side. Goku looked slightly shocked as did the rest of the fighters beside him.
"How do you know his name?" Cheena asked as she glared at Castine, her rage building with every second that went by. Castine laughed as he walked by Trunks and stood before Cheena.
"I know his name the same way I know yours, Cheena...Trunks, Goten and Vegeta" he said while walking by each member as he said their names. The five fighters growled as he walked back and forth in front of them. "You see, I know more about you then you know about yourselves but I think we have done enough talking for now. Don't you think?" he asked.
"I agree. Finally you've said something that means a thing or two. I demand we fight now, I will take you on first" Vegeta said as he took a step forward. Castine laughed as he looked at Vegeta. Raising his hand, he shook his index finger from side to side.
"Sorry Vegeta but I will not fight you now" he said. Vegeta growled them smirked as he extended his left foot forward, raising his fist towards Castine.
"Are you afraid coward, afraid I'll beat you?" he said in a mocking tone, doing his best to egg a fight on between himself and Castine. Castine continued to laugh as he stared at Vegeta.
"You really are an idiot, and here I thought warriors of your status were much smarter. You see, I'm not fighting you nor am I fighting Goku first. I want to save you both for last. I feel your souls will be the final collection to my...already growing collection right here" Castine said as he tapped his hand against his chest.
"So you do not want to fight Vegeta or myself then who will you fight?" Goku asked as he folded his arms across his chest. Castine had an ear-to- ear grin on his face as he looked at the three warriors in-between Goku and Vegeta.
"I don't care which one of these half-breeds go first, it will be the last fight they ever have against anyone" he said. Trunks, Goten and Cheena growled as they eyed Castine, sick of the smile he was giving them as well as his attitude.
"Don't think just because we're not full saiyan's we can't take you down" Trunks said as he pointed to the ground. Cheena smiled as she took the stance of her father and folded her arms across her chest.
"You are a fool to not fight my father or Vegeta first. Now you'll never know what they could have done to you because you will never get by either one of us" she said. Goten laughed as he nodded his head.
"You might as well give up now and save yourself the embarrassment. You wouldn't want your friends back there to know you got beat by a bunch of half breeds" he said with a smirk on his face. Castine laughed as he listened to what each of them had to say.
"You three sure have a lot to say. It's too bad it's the last time one of you will ever speak again. Now chose which one of you I will be facing. I will not wait all day" he said as he rested his arms at his side. Trunks, Goten and Cheena looked at one another before forming a small circle amongst themselves.
"Ok, so how do we decide this?" Cheena asked as she looked at her husband and brother.
"There is nothing to decide Cheena. I'm going to fight him" Goten said with a smile on his face, happy with the choice he made.
"Wait a minute, who make you king? Why do you get to go against him?" Trunks asked as he looked at Goten.
"Because I said it first" Goten said with a grin. Trunks narrowed his eyes as she shook his head from side to side.
"I don't think so. If anyone is going to go against him it's going to be me" he said. Goten growled as he stared at Trunks, not happy with what was said.
"No you're not. I'm fighting him and that's that" he said. Shaking her head, Cheena stood in-between the two of them and sighed.
"Guys, there is only one way to settle this. We'll do it the way all things are settled on the battlefield between fighters" she said. Trunks and Goten looked at one another then nodded their heads.
"Fine with me" Goten said as he took a step back. Trunks nodded his head as he took a step back as well. Removing herself from the middle, Cheena took a step back as well.
"Ready..let's go" she said as the three of them pulled their arms back.
"ROCK! PAPER.......!" they yelled together as they threw their hands forward then pulled it back once more. "...ROCK...PAPER...SCISSORS!" they all yelled, throwing their hands out and keeping them there. Cheena laughed as she threw her hand in the air.
"Rock wins!" she yelled as she looked down at the hands before her, two scissors. Goten frowned as he folded his arms across his chest.
"Best two out of three" he said as he looked at his sister. Cheena shook her head no as she grinned at him.
"I don't think so you big loser" she said. Trunks smiled as he looked at Goten.
"Better luck next time" he said as he shrugged his shoulder. Goten rolled his eyes as he turned his head to the side. Cheena's celebration was cut short as she heard clapping behind her. Turning around, Trunks, Goten and Cheena looked to see Castine clapping in their direction.
"Now that you kids are done playing your little game you think we can get this started?" he said. Cheena nodded her head as she took a step forward, her hands clenched at her side.
"I'm ready whenever you are" she said as she took her fighting stance, eager to start the fight. Castine laughed as he shook his head from side to side.
"We will not fight here, Cheena. We will fight where I see fit" he said. Standing upright, Cheena raised her right eyebrow, curious as to what he had up his sleeve.
"Where are we going to fight?" she asked, slowly getting annoyed with his delay. Castine smiled as he slowly floated into the air.
"You want to know, then follow me" he said as he turned and took off into the air. Looking up, Cheena watched him go then prepared to go.
"Right behind you" she said as she lifted one foot off the ground only to come to a complete stop as her name was called.
"Cheena..."Goku said, catching her attention. Walking towards her, he placed his hand on her shoulder. "...do you best. If you feel it's too much then get out of there. Don't stick around to see what he does" he said.
"Dad, I can take care of myself. I'm not a little girl anymore" she said with a smile. Goku smiled as well as he took a step back.
"I know Cheena and I know you can beat him if you use your head but if things get rough..." he stared to say as Cheena nodded her head.
"...then get out of there. I know dad, I know and I will" she said. Nodding his head, Goku smiled, knowing that she'd do her best against her foe. Turning around, Cheena smiled as she looked at Vegeta.
"I'll save some for you Vegeta, I know you want a piece of him as well" she said. Vegeta said nothing as he nodded his head, using that as his response. Walking towards her, Goten shook his head, a frown still on his face.
"Even though you cheated to get this fight, I want you to win so do your best. If you can't handle it I'll be glad to bail you out as always" he said with a laugh. Cheena rolled her eyes as she listened to his words.
"I'll be waiting for you to step in and be the hero" she said with a laugh. Goten mocked her laugh as he slowly moved away from her. Cheena laughed but soon stopped as her husband walked towards her. The two stared at one another, not sure of what to say, until Trunks embraced her in a hug.
"Do your best, I know you will but just as Goku said...if things get to be too much, get out of there" he said as he slowly moved away. Cheena nodded her head as she planted a kiss upon his lips.
"I know and I will. I'll do my best. Don't worry" she said with a smile. Trunks refrained from smiling, but did smirk slightly to reassure her. Taking in a deep breath, Cheena looked towards the sky.
"Here goes nothing" she said as she quickly took off, heading after Castine towards a place known to him and only him. Down below, everyone watched her go until she was nothing more but a fading image. Trunks stared into the sky as his wife flew off, strength in his face but worry on his mind.
*Be careful onna, use your head in this one and fight hard* he said to himself. Clearing his throat Rojo caught the attention of the four fighters in front of him.
"Have you forgotten about us already? Shame on you" he said with a smile. Goku, Vegeta, Trunks and Goten smiled as they quickly took their fighting stance.
"You four will pay for what you've done to this city and it's people" Goten said. Blanca laughed as she took her fighting stance as did everyone beside her.
"We shall see about that. Let's see what you saiyan's can really do" she said. The eight of them stared each other down, ready for their one on one battle to begin.
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Cheena flew on, her face as serious as she could make her; refusing to let anything take away the focus she was in at that very moment.
"Where is he?" she asked as she looked around. Suddenly her eyes went wide as she quickly stopped herself just as a blast flew past her. Growling, she looked down to see Castine standing there, his right hand extended into the air and a smile on his face.
"About time you got here" he said as he folded his arms across his chest. Cheena said nothing as she flew down, standing opposite him. Castine smiled as he looked at her. "Glad you could make it. I figured you wouldn't mind fighting out here, among the caves and mountains. This area should prove to be a good fighting ground" he said.
"Any place is fine with me as long as we fight now let's go" Cheena said as she took her fighting stance. Castine laughed as he started to stretch his legs.
"So feisty aren't we? Aren't you going to stretch first? I'm not going to give you another chance" he said. Cheena stared at him as he rotated his arms then his neck. Slowly she stood upright, bending down slowly, keeping her eyes on him as she stretched her legs.
"I won't hold back on you. I'm doing this for everyone you've killed and for my friends that you attacked" Cheena said as she leaned her body towards the right, stretching out her legs. Castine smiled as he watched her.
"I'm sure you are but let's see how good you are" he said as he disappeared. Cheena quickly stood straight as Castine appeared in front of her, pulling his arm back he brought it forward towards her face. Quickly Cheena disappeared, appearing behind him. As Castine turned around, Cheena quickly dropped down, pressing her left hand onto the ground, and swung her right leg towards his, knocking him off his feet. As he fell back, Casting grinned as he turned quickly, forming a blast in his hand. Cheena growled as she formed a blast as well in her right hand, hitting his blast on impact. Both competitors were surrounded by dust and a bright light, emitted from the explosion of their blasts. As the dust cleared and the light faded, Cheena and Castine stood still, a few feet away, staring at one another with smirks on their faces.
"I didn't expect you to turn like that" Cheena said with a slight nod of her head.
"As I didn't expect you to counter with a blast of your own as quickly as you did. Maybe this won't be such a boring match after all" Castine said. Cheena chuckled lightly then stopped as she raised her hands over her head and took her fighting stance. Castine smiled as he took his as well.
"Enough talking, time to fight" Cheena said.
"I agree, let's see how much of a work out you'll give me if any. Your friends couldn't do it so let's see if you can" Castine said. Cheena frowned as she jumped back then charged towards Castine, dust trailing after her as she sped along. Castine smiled as he jumped back and sped towards Cheena as well. In one large explosion the two ran into each other and the beginning of the fight was well under way.
AN2: That's it for now. Next chapter is going to be nothing but fighting so I hope you enjoy it. I'll do my best on it as I always do when it comes to fight scenes. I've been waiting so long to do the next chapter and I can't wait. It's going to take awhile to get the fights all mapped out and written but I'll post the next chapter as quick as I can. Continue to check my profile to find out when an update is coming. Next chapter it's Cheena vs. Castine, whose coming out of this one? Place your bets now but you can find out for yourself soon but before you do, be so kind and leave a review for this chapter. Please and Thank You. ^_^
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AN: I know I do this every chapter but I can't help it. I just love the response I get from all of you when you review one of my chapters. Thank you. Now, it's time for me to stop talking and start writing so if you'll all excuse me, I'll go do just that. Enjoy and see you at the end as always.
~*Chapter 13: Fighters Decided*~
Goku, Goten, Cheena, Vegeta and Trunks were all content, content with their focus as they headed towards what once was a quiet peaceful city. Goku had the lead as he held his arms out in front of him, hoping to catch as much speed as he could. Vegeta was slightly beside him, flying with his arms at his side. He wasn't eager to fly beside his once adversary but only cared to get to the city and do what he loved to do, fight and dominate. Trunks and Goten flew after their fathers, with Cheena in-between them both. The conversation was little to non-existent between the three, their mind elsewhere; on a place they had yet to arrive to. Closing her eyes, Cheena slowly drifted back, away from her husband and brother. Something seemed to plague her mind, something more then what she was about to face in the city. Folding her arms across her chest, Cheena slowly came to a halt, her eyebrows twitching ever so slightly with every nerve in her body. Glancing back, Goten frowned as he turned towards her, floating aimlessly in place.
"Hey Cheena, this isn't time to play around. Let's go!" he yelled slowly floating back so not to get left behind by everyone else. Cheena didn't respond as she flew herself up into a straight position, her body facing her brother but not her eyes, for they remained closed. Shaking his head, Goten turned around, looking at his father, Vegeta and Trunks as they flew on. "Hold on, Cheena is sleeping" he yelled catching their attention.
"Runt, what are you doing?" Vegeta said as he turned around and glared at Cheena. Floating forward a bit, Goku stood between Goten and Trunks and stared at his daughter as she stood frozen before them all.
"Cheena, what's going on?" he asked, not sure what could cause this delay when they had somewhere they needed to be. Furrowing her eyebrows once more, Cheena slowly opened her eyes and looked at her dad.
"C-can't you sense it?" she asked as she glanced over at her father, husband, father in-law and brother, all staring at her confused.
"Sense what? Cheena, we don't have time to play. There is nothing to sense" Goten said as he folded his arms across his chest. Nodding her head, Cheena looked back at her father, hoping he'd tell her that there was something to sense, anything at all.
"Cheena, what do you sense? Is someone coming this way?" Trunks asked as he looked at his wife, curious as to what she was getting at. Cheena's dark eyes remained on her father as he stared at her. The two locked eyes, sensing out together; what caught Cheena off guard and caused her to stop so abruptly. Suddenly Goku's mouth dropped open, his hands shaking slightly.
"I-it can't be...all of them... gone" he said in a state of shock. Not even he could believe what took over his senses... that took over his thoughts.
"What are you talking about Kakarot? Vegeta said, getting quite irritated with the staling from both Goku and his daughter. Dropping her head, Cheena slowly closed her eyes, her hands shaking.
"Krillin, 18 and Yamcha...I can't sense them anymore" she said. Vegeta, Trunks and Goten were at a lost for words as their eyes closed, allowing their senses to take over.
"This can't be, I mean, they were fine when we left the house" Goten said as he tried to focus in on anything that resembled the energy of his fellow fighters and friends.
"They must have gotten to them" Trunks asked as his eyes slowly opened up. Lifting her head, Cheena looked over at her dad. Goku had his head down low, his eyes focused on the ground below him. He couldn't allow himself to believe that his friends, Krillin, 18 and Yamcha, were gone.
"What do we do now? They can't be ok if we can't sense them. Should we go over there?" Goten asked as he looked at the people around him, waiting for a response. No one spoke, no one was sure of what they should do. A dilemma was before them and they had no idea how to get out of it.
"If we go there then what about the people in the city? We can't keep ignoring those who might need help" Cheena said as she looked at her brother.
"So what do you suggest?" Goten asked, interested to hear any plan at the moment. Cheena shrugged her shoulders, not sure what she could suggest. Lifting his head, Goku turned his attention to his son.
"Goten, call Gohan. He should be over there by now, shouldn't he?" he asked, still in slight range of anger and shock. Goten's eyes lit up as he quickly reached for his phone.
"Gohan, I forgot all about him. He can tell us what's going on" he said as he started to punch the numbers into his phone.
~Roshi Island~
Sitting on the sand, Master Roshi could only shake his head as he stared at his fallen colleagues. Oolong sat beside him, looking down at the sand while Puar pressed herself against Yamcha's back, sobbing loudly.
"Yamcha..." the small cat cried out as she lifted away from him slowly. Kicking the sand at his feet, Oolong looked over at Master Roshi.
"I told you we should have left. I told all of you but you wanted to stay and fight. Now look what's happened" he said. Master Roshi remained quiet as he stared at Krillin, 18 and Yamcha. Could Oolong have been right on this call? Should they have left? The questions ran through the master's head as he looked down at the sand.
"Oolong, Krillin and Yamcha were doing what anyone would have done. They would never have run away like a coward. They gave it their all and in doing so they lost a part of themselves, the most important part of all that keeps them alive day in and day out" Master Roshi said. Oolong said nothing as Marron stepped out of the small house, her face stained with the tears she cried out for the loss of her parents.
"Master Roshi is there anything we can do to help them?" she asked softly, her voice giving way to her sobs as she viewed the bodies of her parents lying on the sand right where they had fallen minutes earlier.
"I don't know if..."Master Roshi said as he looked up into the sky. Blinking a few times to adjust to the sun's rays, he slowly stood up, gripping onto his staff. "...someone's coming" he said. Quickly Oolong jumped up and ran past Marron and into the house.
"No way is he taking my soul" he yelled as he hid behind the couch one more. Marron held her ground as she waited for the person to show up. Her hands tightened into fists as she prepared to look, at who she believed were her parent's killer face to face. A smile grew on Master Roshi's face as three people landed in front of him.
"Gohan, it's you" he said. Gohan nodded his head as he stood in between his daughter and Uub. His face showed no happiness but anger as he glanced from Marron back to Master Roshi.
"What happened here? We felt Krillin and Yamcha's power rise then drop. Are they ok?" he asked. Dropping his head, Master Roshi could only let silence be his answer, unsure of how to break the news. Grasping onto the frame of the door, Marron cried out as she looked at Gohan.
"He killed them" she yelled. Gohan, Pan and Uub stared at her, allowing her words to register in the back of their minds.
"He? He who?" Uub asked as he stared at the young woman before him. Marron could only talk in sobs as she dropped down to her knees, racked with pain of her parent's death. Pulling at her father's shirt, Pan quickly ran over to 18's side and knelt beside her.
"Dad!" she yelled as she placed her hand on 18's back. Turning around, Gohan and Uub could only stare in horror at the sight that caused Master Roshi's silence and Marron's sudden breakdown.
"Krillin! Yamcha!" Gohan yelled as he knelt down beside his childhood friend to not only him, but his father as well. Placing his hand upon his back, Gohan dropped his head, not feeling any sign of life what so ever. Uub knelt down beside Yamcha and pressed his ear to his chest, hoping to hear a heartbeat but like the others, that wasn't to be.
"He's gone too Gohan" Uub said as he stood up slowly. Standing up, Gohan glanced over at 18 then at Master Roshi.
"What happened here? Who did this?" he asked, his anger rising with every word.
"He never gave his name but he attacked and with ease he took out Krillin and Yamcha. He called for 18 and she came, to avenge her husband's death but alas she was struck down as well" Master Roshi said slowly, his head never rising to face Gohan's stare.
"Then what happened? How did they end up like this?" he asked, trying his best to calm down. Making her way to her feet, Marron slowly walked down and stood beside Master Roshi, her arms wrapped firmly around herself.
"H-he took t-their soul..." she said, biting down on her bottom lip trying to hush any more sobs from making their way out.
"He took their souls!?" Pan yelled as she made her way to her feet. Marron nodded her head as she placed her hand over her mouth, her sobs getting by her defense to stop them.
"He did a chant of some sort and gathered their souls. He seemed content knowing he had their powers, strength and lives now as a part of himself" Master Roshi said as he slowly raised his head. Gohan clenched his hands, his body racked with anger as it shock amongst the sandy beach of the island.
"How could he just take their souls? That's all he wants, souls?" Uub asked as he glanced at the still bodies around him. Master Roshi and Marron slowly nodded their heads as they looked at Uub.
"We'll find him and when we do, we'll kill him for what he's done" Pan said with a frown on her face and hate in her eyes. Turning towards his daughter, Gohan glanced at 18 then at her once more.
"Pan, you and Uub get 18, Krillin and Yamcha to Kami's lookout. See what Dende can do for them, if anything" he said.
"But what are you going to do? You can't go after him, not alone" Pan said, not wanting her father to go alone as well as not wanting to miss out on any action that was sure to come.
"Just do it Pan..." Gohan said as he turned and looked at Uub. "...take them and see what Dende can do. Stay there until you hear from me or my father" he said. Uub nodded his head as he walked over to Yamcha. Bending down, he tossed Yamcha's body over his shoulder, wrapping his arm around his legs to hold him in place. Gohan nodded his head as his phone started to ring. Taking it into his hand, he took in a deep breath before answering.
Gn: Hello?
Gt: Gohan, its Goten. Are you at Master Roshi's island yet?
Gn: We're here now and it's not good.
Gt: What happened? How are Krillin, 18 and Yamcha?
Gn: They're gone; their souls have been taken from them.
Gt: What!?
Gn: Whoever did this is after souls and he's taken them from Krillin, 18 and Yamcha
Gt: How is Master Roshi and Marron? Are they alright?
Gn: They're right here and fine, for the most part. Look, I'm having Pan and Uub take the bodies to Dende to see if he can do anything for them.
Gt: Hold on a minute Gohan.
Holding the phone at his side, Goten looked at the people around them, wondering how to tell them what he was just told himself.
"What happened? Are they alright?" Cheena asked as she floated a tad closer to her brother. Goten shook his head no as he looked at his sister.
"They're gone, all three of them. Whoever did this took their souls" he said. Goku, Vegeta, Trunks and Cheena were in a state of shock as Goten's words rang through their ears.
"Took their souls, but why? What's the purpose for that?" Trunks asked as he looked at his father.
"Is that all Gohan said?" Vegeta asked while his eyes remained fixed on Goten.
"He said that Pan and Uub are going to take the bodies to Dende to see what he can do" Goten replied as he looked at Vegeta. Cheena was at a lost for words as she listened to the conversation around her, not sure of what she could say, if anything.
"Is Gohan going with them?" Goku finally asked as he looked at son. Goten shrugged his shoulder as he placed the phone back against his ear.
Gt: Gohan, are you going with Pan and Uub?
Gn: No, I'm going to head to the city with you guys
Removing the phone from his ear, Goten shook his head from side to side as he looked at his father.
"He said he's coming to meet us" he said. Shaking his head, Goku looked at the phone in Goten's hand.
"Tell Gohan to go with Pan and Uub, just in case this person comes for them. We do not want to lose anyone else. Once they are safely at the lookout then he can come and meet us" he said. Goten nodded his head as he once again pressed the phone close to his ear.
Gt: Gohan?
Gn: I'm here and I heard what dad said. I'm going to go with Pan and Uub but if you need anything you know how to reach me
Gt: We will, just take care of everyone. We'll see you soon
Gn: Alright.
Gt: Bye.
Hanging up the phone, Goten clipped it to the side of his pants then looked at his father.
"Gohan's going with them" he said. Goku nodded his head as he turned around, facing towards the city. Everyone followed his glance, staring at the city, staring at their destination.
"Let's go" Goku said as he powered up, a white aura surrounding him. Powering up as well, everyone quickly took off towards the city, more determined then ever to find the people involved in they day's massacre.
~Roshi Island~
"My dad wants me to go with Pan and Uub so I'm going. Are you two going to be ok?" Gohan asked as he placed his phone back into his pocket. Marron nodded her head slowly as she stared at the sand beneath her feet.
"We'll be fine but if you see Goku tell him and the rest to be careful. This guy is not like any other you have faced. There is something about him, something mysterious" Master Roshi said.
"He'll pay for what he's done, you can count on that" Gohan said as he picked Krillin up into his arms. Picking 18 up, Pan quickly threw her over her shoulder, similar to how Uub was holding onto Yamcha.
"Gohan, we should get going" Uub said as he looked at Yamcha then Gohan. Nodding his head, Gohan turned and looked at Master Roshi.
"Take care you two and don't worry. We'll find him" he said as he slowly floated into the air. Pan and Uub followed, both holding onto the body they carried. Taking one last look at the island, Gohan, Uub and Pan quickly took off, heading towards Kami's lookout.
~West City~
Standing on a street that was once filled with joyous people, Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, Goten and Cheena could only stare in anger at the destruction among them.
"This is horrible" Trunks said as he, as well as everyone else walked around, looking for any sign of life. Cheena shook her head as she looked down at a small doll lying on the sidewalk. Bending down she took it into her hands, lightly running her fingers over the dress that was torn and ragged.
"How could he do this to them, these children?" she asked as she lowered her head and closed her eyes, a picture of her son's coming into her mind. Walking around, Goku and Vegeta stood side by side as they stared at the bodies before them.
"These people didn't even have a chance. They didn't deserve this" Goku said as he continued to look around.
"No one deserves this Kakarot except those who did this to them" Vegeta said as he clenched his hand into a fist. Feeling the wind blow around them, the fighters looked up to see Castine's henchmen looking down at them.
"So what do you think? Love our work?" Azul asked as he folded his arms across his chest. Standing up, Cheena growled as she walked over to her brother and husband, who had their eyes on the four before them.
"You did this!?" Goten yelled as he raised his fist towards them. Rojo laughed as he, Azul, Blanca and Dorado landed before the three.
"Of course we did, what do you think?" he asked with a huge smile on his face. Cheena growled as she held out the doll in her hand for them all to see.
"I think you four are sick as hell. These people did nothing to you. There were kids here and you killed them. Small children at that....... how could you!" she yelled, feeling her anger rise and doing nothing to suppress it. She wanted them to see her anger; she wanted them to feel her anger.
"Easily and besides, they should of ran faster. They deserved to die" Blanca said with a laugh. Cheena's teeth clenched together as she took a step towards her before being held back by her brother.
"Take it easy for a second, Che" Goten said as he glanced at her then at the four. Walking towards everyone, Goku and Vegeta stood on opposite ends as they stared at the four henchmen.
"We will put an end to his once and for all. Let's see how you four fare against us" Vegeta said with a smirk on his face. Dorado laughed as he walked towards Vegeta, stopping just short of him.
"You are no match for us or our leader. This planet will be destroyed as will you and all that came with you" he said. Vegeta growled as he held his ground, his arms shaking slightly as his body racked with anger.
"Who is your leader?" Goku asked, taking one-step towards the four. Holding their ground, the four of them smiled as they looked at Goku.
"He is Lord Castine and he will get what he's come for. We have a purpose here on this planet and we will follow through with it" Azul said. Trunks and Goten took their fighting stance as they eyed each one before them separately.
"Oh really, and just what might that purpose be?" Trunks asked, his eyes falling on Azul as he stood before him. Hearing laughter, the Z fighters turned around to see Castine looking down at them.
"So many questions for a race of complete idiots" he said as he lowered himself down to the ground, standing before Goku with a smile on his face. "Allow me to introduce myself properly. The name is Castine and I will be your killer this afternoon" he said with a laugh. Goku looked less amused as he took his fighting stance.
"I'd like to see you try against me. You're the one who took the souls of close friends of mines and for that you will pay" he said. Castine smirked as he folded his arms across his chest.
"So you have heard of my work, word travels fast on this ridiculous planet. So Goku, you plan on fighting me now? I don't think so" Castine said as he shook his head from side to side. Goku looked slightly shocked as did the rest of the fighters beside him.
"How do you know his name?" Cheena asked as she glared at Castine, her rage building with every second that went by. Castine laughed as he walked by Trunks and stood before Cheena.
"I know his name the same way I know yours, Cheena...Trunks, Goten and Vegeta" he said while walking by each member as he said their names. The five fighters growled as he walked back and forth in front of them. "You see, I know more about you then you know about yourselves but I think we have done enough talking for now. Don't you think?" he asked.
"I agree. Finally you've said something that means a thing or two. I demand we fight now, I will take you on first" Vegeta said as he took a step forward. Castine laughed as he looked at Vegeta. Raising his hand, he shook his index finger from side to side.
"Sorry Vegeta but I will not fight you now" he said. Vegeta growled them smirked as he extended his left foot forward, raising his fist towards Castine.
"Are you afraid coward, afraid I'll beat you?" he said in a mocking tone, doing his best to egg a fight on between himself and Castine. Castine continued to laugh as he stared at Vegeta.
"You really are an idiot, and here I thought warriors of your status were much smarter. You see, I'm not fighting you nor am I fighting Goku first. I want to save you both for last. I feel your souls will be the final collection to my...already growing collection right here" Castine said as he tapped his hand against his chest.
"So you do not want to fight Vegeta or myself then who will you fight?" Goku asked as he folded his arms across his chest. Castine had an ear-to- ear grin on his face as he looked at the three warriors in-between Goku and Vegeta.
"I don't care which one of these half-breeds go first, it will be the last fight they ever have against anyone" he said. Trunks, Goten and Cheena growled as they eyed Castine, sick of the smile he was giving them as well as his attitude.
"Don't think just because we're not full saiyan's we can't take you down" Trunks said as he pointed to the ground. Cheena smiled as she took the stance of her father and folded her arms across her chest.
"You are a fool to not fight my father or Vegeta first. Now you'll never know what they could have done to you because you will never get by either one of us" she said. Goten laughed as he nodded his head.
"You might as well give up now and save yourself the embarrassment. You wouldn't want your friends back there to know you got beat by a bunch of half breeds" he said with a smirk on his face. Castine laughed as he listened to what each of them had to say.
"You three sure have a lot to say. It's too bad it's the last time one of you will ever speak again. Now chose which one of you I will be facing. I will not wait all day" he said as he rested his arms at his side. Trunks, Goten and Cheena looked at one another before forming a small circle amongst themselves.
"Ok, so how do we decide this?" Cheena asked as she looked at her husband and brother.
"There is nothing to decide Cheena. I'm going to fight him" Goten said with a smile on his face, happy with the choice he made.
"Wait a minute, who make you king? Why do you get to go against him?" Trunks asked as he looked at Goten.
"Because I said it first" Goten said with a grin. Trunks narrowed his eyes as she shook his head from side to side.
"I don't think so. If anyone is going to go against him it's going to be me" he said. Goten growled as he stared at Trunks, not happy with what was said.
"No you're not. I'm fighting him and that's that" he said. Shaking her head, Cheena stood in-between the two of them and sighed.
"Guys, there is only one way to settle this. We'll do it the way all things are settled on the battlefield between fighters" she said. Trunks and Goten looked at one another then nodded their heads.
"Fine with me" Goten said as he took a step back. Trunks nodded his head as he took a step back as well. Removing herself from the middle, Cheena took a step back as well.
"Ready..let's go" she said as the three of them pulled their arms back.
"ROCK! PAPER.......!" they yelled together as they threw their hands forward then pulled it back once more. "...ROCK...PAPER...SCISSORS!" they all yelled, throwing their hands out and keeping them there. Cheena laughed as she threw her hand in the air.
"Rock wins!" she yelled as she looked down at the hands before her, two scissors. Goten frowned as he folded his arms across his chest.
"Best two out of three" he said as he looked at his sister. Cheena shook her head no as she grinned at him.
"I don't think so you big loser" she said. Trunks smiled as he looked at Goten.
"Better luck next time" he said as he shrugged his shoulder. Goten rolled his eyes as he turned his head to the side. Cheena's celebration was cut short as she heard clapping behind her. Turning around, Trunks, Goten and Cheena looked to see Castine clapping in their direction.
"Now that you kids are done playing your little game you think we can get this started?" he said. Cheena nodded her head as she took a step forward, her hands clenched at her side.
"I'm ready whenever you are" she said as she took her fighting stance, eager to start the fight. Castine laughed as he shook his head from side to side.
"We will not fight here, Cheena. We will fight where I see fit" he said. Standing upright, Cheena raised her right eyebrow, curious as to what he had up his sleeve.
"Where are we going to fight?" she asked, slowly getting annoyed with his delay. Castine smiled as he slowly floated into the air.
"You want to know, then follow me" he said as he turned and took off into the air. Looking up, Cheena watched him go then prepared to go.
"Right behind you" she said as she lifted one foot off the ground only to come to a complete stop as her name was called.
"Cheena..."Goku said, catching her attention. Walking towards her, he placed his hand on her shoulder. "...do you best. If you feel it's too much then get out of there. Don't stick around to see what he does" he said.
"Dad, I can take care of myself. I'm not a little girl anymore" she said with a smile. Goku smiled as well as he took a step back.
"I know Cheena and I know you can beat him if you use your head but if things get rough..." he stared to say as Cheena nodded her head.
"...then get out of there. I know dad, I know and I will" she said. Nodding his head, Goku smiled, knowing that she'd do her best against her foe. Turning around, Cheena smiled as she looked at Vegeta.
"I'll save some for you Vegeta, I know you want a piece of him as well" she said. Vegeta said nothing as he nodded his head, using that as his response. Walking towards her, Goten shook his head, a frown still on his face.
"Even though you cheated to get this fight, I want you to win so do your best. If you can't handle it I'll be glad to bail you out as always" he said with a laugh. Cheena rolled her eyes as she listened to his words.
"I'll be waiting for you to step in and be the hero" she said with a laugh. Goten mocked her laugh as he slowly moved away from her. Cheena laughed but soon stopped as her husband walked towards her. The two stared at one another, not sure of what to say, until Trunks embraced her in a hug.
"Do your best, I know you will but just as Goku said...if things get to be too much, get out of there" he said as he slowly moved away. Cheena nodded her head as she planted a kiss upon his lips.
"I know and I will. I'll do my best. Don't worry" she said with a smile. Trunks refrained from smiling, but did smirk slightly to reassure her. Taking in a deep breath, Cheena looked towards the sky.
"Here goes nothing" she said as she quickly took off, heading after Castine towards a place known to him and only him. Down below, everyone watched her go until she was nothing more but a fading image. Trunks stared into the sky as his wife flew off, strength in his face but worry on his mind.
*Be careful onna, use your head in this one and fight hard* he said to himself. Clearing his throat Rojo caught the attention of the four fighters in front of him.
"Have you forgotten about us already? Shame on you" he said with a smile. Goku, Vegeta, Trunks and Goten smiled as they quickly took their fighting stance.
"You four will pay for what you've done to this city and it's people" Goten said. Blanca laughed as she took her fighting stance as did everyone beside her.
"We shall see about that. Let's see what you saiyan's can really do" she said. The eight of them stared each other down, ready for their one on one battle to begin.
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Cheena flew on, her face as serious as she could make her; refusing to let anything take away the focus she was in at that very moment.
"Where is he?" she asked as she looked around. Suddenly her eyes went wide as she quickly stopped herself just as a blast flew past her. Growling, she looked down to see Castine standing there, his right hand extended into the air and a smile on his face.
"About time you got here" he said as he folded his arms across his chest. Cheena said nothing as she flew down, standing opposite him. Castine smiled as he looked at her. "Glad you could make it. I figured you wouldn't mind fighting out here, among the caves and mountains. This area should prove to be a good fighting ground" he said.
"Any place is fine with me as long as we fight now let's go" Cheena said as she took her fighting stance. Castine laughed as he started to stretch his legs.
"So feisty aren't we? Aren't you going to stretch first? I'm not going to give you another chance" he said. Cheena stared at him as he rotated his arms then his neck. Slowly she stood upright, bending down slowly, keeping her eyes on him as she stretched her legs.
"I won't hold back on you. I'm doing this for everyone you've killed and for my friends that you attacked" Cheena said as she leaned her body towards the right, stretching out her legs. Castine smiled as he watched her.
"I'm sure you are but let's see how good you are" he said as he disappeared. Cheena quickly stood straight as Castine appeared in front of her, pulling his arm back he brought it forward towards her face. Quickly Cheena disappeared, appearing behind him. As Castine turned around, Cheena quickly dropped down, pressing her left hand onto the ground, and swung her right leg towards his, knocking him off his feet. As he fell back, Casting grinned as he turned quickly, forming a blast in his hand. Cheena growled as she formed a blast as well in her right hand, hitting his blast on impact. Both competitors were surrounded by dust and a bright light, emitted from the explosion of their blasts. As the dust cleared and the light faded, Cheena and Castine stood still, a few feet away, staring at one another with smirks on their faces.
"I didn't expect you to turn like that" Cheena said with a slight nod of her head.
"As I didn't expect you to counter with a blast of your own as quickly as you did. Maybe this won't be such a boring match after all" Castine said. Cheena chuckled lightly then stopped as she raised her hands over her head and took her fighting stance. Castine smiled as he took his as well.
"Enough talking, time to fight" Cheena said.
"I agree, let's see how much of a work out you'll give me if any. Your friends couldn't do it so let's see if you can" Castine said. Cheena frowned as she jumped back then charged towards Castine, dust trailing after her as she sped along. Castine smiled as he jumped back and sped towards Cheena as well. In one large explosion the two ran into each other and the beginning of the fight was well under way.
AN2: That's it for now. Next chapter is going to be nothing but fighting so I hope you enjoy it. I'll do my best on it as I always do when it comes to fight scenes. I've been waiting so long to do the next chapter and I can't wait. It's going to take awhile to get the fights all mapped out and written but I'll post the next chapter as quick as I can. Continue to check my profile to find out when an update is coming. Next chapter it's Cheena vs. Castine, whose coming out of this one? Place your bets now but you can find out for yourself soon but before you do, be so kind and leave a review for this chapter. Please and Thank You. ^_^
