*Note:I do not own DBZ or any of its characters except the one I created, Zone.*

DBZ:The Zone Saga

*On the last episode of DBZ, the evil android Zone appeared to be ready to absorb the unconscious Chi Chi when Piccolo stepped in. The two fighters appeared to be equally matched when Zone used her special Split Fusion technique to separate Piccolo and the former gaurdian of Earth, Kami! Then, with a point of her finger,Zone blasted Kami through the heart. The move killed both Kami and Piccolo instantly. With Goku and Gohan trapped, what will the remaining Z Warriors do to stop Zone?*

Ch.12 The Next Evolution

The Z Warriors stood in horror at what just happened. Zone managed to separate
Piccolo and Kami from their fusion and with one blast killed them both. Gohan was heartbroken of the death of his former sensei and friend. Gohan:"sniff.... No!! PICCOLO!!!!!!". Gohan was in tears as his father was very enraged. Goku:"ZONE!!! I SWEAR TO DENDE, YOU SHALL PAY FOR THIS!!!!!". Goku recieved a hard kick to his side from Zone. Zone laughed. Zone:"Perhaps, Goku, but you and your son are absolutely helpless and your other friends don't stand a chance against me. Now if you will excuse me, I must go and become complete." With that, Zone took off in search of #17 who had a still unconscious Chi Chi in his arms. *I will get to #18 later. For now, I must get Chi Chi.*

Krillan;"WE HAVE TO STOP HER GUYS!!! WE CAN'T LET HER ABSORB CHI CHI AND #18 SO SHE CAN BECOME COMPLETE!!!" Yamacha put his hand on Krillan's shoulder. Yamacha:"We will stop her Krillan. Somehow.First we got to get Goku and Gohan free of that green goo." #18 flew over and comforted her husband. #18:"He's right Krillan. And right now, #17 is getting Chi Chi to safety." Krillan nodded. Krillan;"Hey, where did Vegeta go?" Tien:"Oh, he went after #17, mumbling something about how he should put him in his place and stopping him from interfering in his battle with Zone." Krillan:"What?! That arrogent hot head! He and #17 will probably start another fight, leaving Chi Chi vulnerable to Zone!!! He'll screw us all up damn it!!!" #18:"Krillan calm down! We should split up in order to save time. Me and you shall stay here to try and free Goku and Gohan while Yamacha, Tien, and Trunks go find Vegeta, #17, and Chi Chi." Trunks:"Sounds like a good plan. When your finished, we'll raise our power levels to let you know where we are. I wanna kill Zone for taking my mom." Yamacha patted Trunks on the head. Yamacha:"Don't worry,kid. We will destroy Zone and get your mother back." Everyone nodded and went their separate ways.


(Meanwhile)

#17 flew low to the ground with Chi Chi still in his arms. *Zone will pay for all of this destruction.* He looked down at Chi Chi who was beginning to stir. #17:"Don't worry Chi Chi. We will not allow to absorb you or #18." Suddenly, his scanners picked up a high powelevel headed towards him. *Oh great! Is that Zone? I guess I have no choice but to fight her right here.* #17 stopped and laid Chi Chi on the ground beside him. He then got into a fighting stance as he awaited his opponent. In a flash, she appeared, or at least who he thought it was. It was Vegeta. #17 smirked a little. #17:"Oh, its just you, the monkey prince." Vegeta growled. Vegeta:"Quiet,android! I'm just here to make sure you know your role and stay the hell out of my business." #17 frowned. #17:"I told you before, no one bosses me around, especially a dirty golden ape such as yourself!" Vegeta was enraged. Vegeta:"How dare you talk to the Prince of the Sayians in such a manner?! It's time you learned your place, scrap metal!" With that, Vegeta powered up. #17 just rolled his eyes and got into a fighting position. #17:"Well, if its a ass kicking you want, little monkey, then I'll give it to you. Dende knows you deserve it." Suddenly the pissed off Sayian Prince charged at the android and they sparred fiercely. While this was happening, Zone appeared in the bushes and watched with amusement as the two fighters continued their assault on one another. *Its a shame I don't have time to watch those to beat the crap out of each other.* She then located Chi Chi who was getting up. Zone grinned. *Wonderful. Now, Chi Chi, you will be mine and I shall go through my next stage of evolution.* Zone then phased out, stalking her little prey.


Shortly, Yamacha, Tien, and Trunks appeared to witness the brutal fight going on.
Yamacha:"Aw man, Krillan was right. Their beating each other senseless." Trunks:"Yeah, Dad and #17 are too much alike. We have to stop them." Tien:"Hey, do you guys see Chi Chi anywhere?" They all scanned for her until they spotted her. Trunks:"There she is!!" Yamacha:"I'll go get her. You guys try as best you can to break those two apart."Tien and Trunks nodded. Yamacha soared down to Chi Chi as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, Tien and Trunks tried desperately to stop Vegeta and #17. Trunks:"Dad! #17! Stop this!! We have to protect Chi Chi!!!". Vegeta shoved his 7 year old son aside. Vegeta:"Quiet boy! I'm busy!" As the struggle continued, Yamacha landed by Chi Chi's side. Yamacha:"Chi Chi are you alright?" Chi Chi:"I think so Yamacha. Let me get my bearings straight." Suddenly, Zone appeared behind the two. Vegeta and #17 immediately stopped and turned. Tien:"Yamacha! Chi Chi! Watch out!". Zone:"Too late fool!" Zone knocked Yamacha to the ground hard. Chi Chi:"AHHHHHHHHH!" Chi Chi ran but Zone phased in front of her and engulfed her in her tail. Zone:"You're mine now! Hahaha". #17:"No!!!". He flew at Zone but was knocked down. Zone started sucking up the helpless Chi Chi into her being. Zone started to glow and lightining came all around. It had begun. Zone's next transformation.

To Be Continued

(Hey people! Next weekend, I will update my other story Cyborg Protectors. For now though, here is chapter 12 of The Zone Saga. On the next episode, Zone has evolved into her 3rd transformation. Now all she needs is Android #18. How will the Z fighters fare now with the latest evolution of Cell's sister?"