LilAngelLady: So you honestly think she's forgotten about it by now?
Goku: Yeah I think so.
Gohan: well I guess we're about to find out : )
Chichi: Would you juust run the damn disclaimer and get down here! You WAY behind on your studying now Gohan! And you little miss miscreant, you must behind on your studies too now both of you get down here!!!
Gohan & LilAngelLady: AAAA... :' (
LilAngelLady: I do not own or have any right to Dragonball Z, its creator, producer, or distributors. I do not like homework and at this point Chichi as well... :' (
Chichi: WHAT WAS THAT???!!!
Gokuu, Gohan, & LilAngelLady: NOTHING!!!
Chapter Fifteen: The Elimination Round
No one bothered to ask what happened that day, they figured Kaykora and Vegeta were just as clueless as them. With any hope Nanakia could help, however she couldn't be reached. Talinia tried in vain for days to no avail. Finally on the third day she decided to go back and start combing the temple libraries for anything she could find. This was also a personal vendetta to gain more knowledge on the teachings of the prophets and perhaps that could help them understand where the Grand Matron got her power and how she intended to use it. With a little help from Goku, she was there in now time. She only had a matter of days before the Grand Matron's forces got there so she had to work fast.
Vegeta resumed his solitary training all the while thinking about what had happened. He decided it was time he and Kaykora have a long talk and he fully intended to get out all she knew in the process.
Kaykora was flying back from her meditation session when it hit her; five powerful forces growing closer. She gritted her teeth and flew on knowing the dreaded battle was near.
Talinia returned with Goku reach toting a large stack of old tomes in each arm. "These came from several temples throughout Archenanika. They must have gotten left behind when everyone fled the planet. It was strange, most of the other buildings around the temples were destroyed but the temples were left intact." Talinia said carefully stacking the old books. "I lucked out. Some of the monks had returned to start retrieving the books and they helped me find these. They said they should help... If we can translate them..." Talinia finished sheepishly.
Kaykora gingerly picked up one of the books, made herself comfortable on the floor and carefully began flipping though the pages. "Oh I remember that story!" Kaykora happily exclaimed looking up from the book.
Talinia about feel over in amazement. "How do you know what it's saying! It's in the ancient language that only the High Priest knew but now he's dead!"
Kaykora just shook her head. "My mother studied under the High Priest when she was young. She taught me some and when we were hiding from the Grand Matron and living with the High Priest, he taught me more." This time Talinia did fall over.
"You mean to tell me I spent days in a dark dirty old library with a bunch of old smelly men trying to figure out what was in these books when you could have told us the whole time!" Talinia exclaimed flustered. Kaykora nodded and grinned sheepishly. "Then don't just sit there! Read!"
"I don't think this one is going to help much..." Kaykora said apprehensively.
"Why? Talinia already knew she was going to like the answer.
"It's a book of children's stories, rhymes, and songs..." Kaykora responded sheepishly. Everyone tried not to bust out laughing while Talinia turned 4 or 5 shades of red. "Oh, oh, oh! I wonder if my favorite stories are in here!" Kaykora exclaimed happily as she carefully scanned the book looking up from time to time. "Do you mind if I hang on to this for awhile?"
"Knock yourself out kid Talinia said with a sigh.
Vegeta thought to himself. "Old enough to know when to be on guard, young enough to forget impending danger, and just smart enough to be dangerous." He paused a moment. "And naïve enough to be dangerous..."
"Hey I don't remember this one..." Kaykora said breaking Vegeta's line of thought. She read aloud.
Far away in forgotten times All the gods spoke in rhymes
All create children of their own And gave their children given a home
Children did their children make Blood of their parent did they take
But their parents did not die So far away they now reside
Their power great and caused much fear That with each moment apocalypse was near
Reached only by a special gate Far beyond life and fate
Here they lie in a long sleep But not one very deep
Only one can hold the Key To ultimate fate and destiny
Only one to let them out To fill the evil with pain and doubt
Innocent, pure, and true The Key could be a child like you
"That's like the legend you told me!" Kaykora happily exclaimed looking up at Talinia
"It is..." Talinia responded with her curiosity peaked.
"What legend?" Vegeta asked suspiciously. Talinia told everyone what she had told Kaykora just about a week before. Vegeta then thought to himself. "I think I understand where Kaykora was going with her though process. She must believe the Grand Matron wants her in her Army to find this Key and capture it... But what is the purpose of the Key and why would the Grand Matron want it?" Vegeta had a deep contemplative look on his face.
"I don't have time to go over these now... Maybe if the fight goes well later. But not now." Kaykora said closing the book and standing up. She placed the book on one of the stacks and went to the edge of the Lookout. "Do you feel that?" she whispered. "They're close." It didn't take much effort to focus on the massive powers. "And stronger than I expected..." She sighed. "Tomorrow will decide a lot of things." Bardock walked over and put a hand on her shoulder and together they looked out over the Earth.
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Five explosions lit up the sky as mid-morning approached. All of the Z Fighters had been up for several hours waiting for the arrival of the unwelcome guests. When the first impact lit up the sky the converged near the area.
"You two stay here." Bardock ordered to Gohan and Kaykora. "Don't come out unless we say. If things start going bad, get out of here. Bulma is waiting with a ship at Capsule." The two youngsters nodded.
The adults stepped out over the hill and slowly descended into the new valley formed by the impact of the ships. What appeared to be two Saiyans and three Archesaiyas emerged from the ships and met them.
"So what is this? Some pathetic humans out to oppose us? Hmmm... How funny..." The largest of the five said in a laugh as the others sneered. He was clearly the leader.
Vegeta laughed. "You underestimate us." He knew at this point the fact that they didn't know what they were up against would work to his advantage.
"I doubt that." When of the Archesaiyas mocked.
"Well one thing's for certain, Dalina, one of the boldest Archesaiyas said stepping forward. "If you want the girl, your going through us..." Four more followed suit and stepped up behind her.
"Pathetic." The Archesaiya directly in front of them sneered and held up a hand and sent a ki blast directly at Dalina. An explosion went up when it connected. "Easily eliminated." She added with a laugh. What she had seen was Dalina transforming just before impact. When the dust cleared, there the five deviants stood on scathed and Dalina had de-transformed. The Archesaiya smiled.
"Perhaps this will actually be an enjoyable challenge." The tall one laughed.
"Alright let's use this to our advantage, Saiyan on Saiyan; Archesaiya on Archesaiya." Piccolo spoke in telepathy.
"Let's take this where we'll have plenty of room to fight." Goku said taking to the air. "There's a field not far from here that's wide and flat; perfect for a good fight."
"Or a bad one in your case." The leader said taking to the air and following Goku away. The others followed after.
Kaykora started floating up into the air. Gohan grabbed her foot and pulled her back down. "We're supposed to stay here." He said forcefully.
"Gohan I know you want to see this as bad as I do. And don't give me that well I'm older stuff." Kaykora half whined.
"Look Dad and Grandpa told me to protect you since you can't go level 2 now. They said if anything happened I was suppose to watch over you and Bulma, Trunks, Dende and the Dragonballs." Gohan said in a way that reminded Kaykora of Goku on a serious day.
"Alright, at the first hint of things going wrong we'll leave." Kaykora said trying to bargain Gohan into going.
Gohan sat quietly a minute thinking. "Alright let's go." He groaned and got up. They both took off following the vapor trails to the field of battle. When they got there the two sides were huddled together discussing game plans.
"We've all agreed that if we fall today, we don't want to be wished back. We're going to go down true to our races in battle and be remember that way." Dalina spoke proudly as the other trainees nodded. Goku had a grim smile on his face and nodded.
"Well if you're ready, let's begin." The leader announced. The Z Fighters spread out and looked out on their foes. Yamcha, Tien, and Krillin who unanimously agreed this fight was out of their league were back at Capsule Corp helping Bulma load the ship.
"In the spirit of fairness," The leader went on. "we're going to do this elimination style. You're weakest fighter take on our weakest fighter. Once a fighter is killed or unable to battle, the remaining fighter moves on to the next strongest opponent."
"Sounds fair enough." Goku responded. He turned to look at Xanor who was their weakest. "Xanor, you maybe our weakest but you're just under her power. If you play smart you might be able to beat her. If you can't, do what you have to, to get out of the way for the next one as soon as possible so we don't give them much time to recover."
"Yes Goku." Xanos said with a nod. "It has been a privilege training with all of you. Goku, I'll not go max." He winked. "I have a feeling later would be better." Goku shook his head in understanding. With that, Xanor stepped out to face his opponent. The would be invaders and the Z Fighters jumped back a few hundred feet to give them plenty of room.
"Such a lovely and deadly lady." Xanor said with a smile. "Tell me dear Archesaiya, what is your name so I may die knowing who I must seek revenge on."
The girl smirked then powering up just slightly lunged at him giving him a rapid knee the stomach. As he doubled over in mid sir she grabbed him by the throat and held him up. "I am a Saiyan and my name is Zanica." She responded with a broad smile as she powered up a ki blast and sent it ripping through Xanor's abdomen.
Gadlinor, Xanos's old and stronger brother, charged at Zanica at full pre- transformation power. Zanica smiled and powered up some more and prepared for the onslaught. Gadlinor started hammering her with a myriad of kicks and punches, which she easily blocked. He broke away and caught his breath a minute staring his opponent but not once showing fear. Zanica charged at him and he knew he had to think fast. He throw out a ki blast that completely drained him. It flew over the heads of the Grand Matron's Force and landed in an explosion several hundred feet behind them. Zanica shot back a second later and sent a well-placed foot completely through Gadlinor. He didn't wince or cry in pain just smiled. "You may be strong but not invincible." He said laughing and eying where Zanica's left arm should have been. Zanica screamed and kicked Gadlinor off her. He went flying and landed with cloud of dust.
Zanica came back down and landed on the ground. Gadlinor's one shot had visibly weakened her and it was now possible that the next fighter might finish her off.
The third opponent for Zanica stepped out on to the field he powered up considerably but not to her max. She dropped into stance and briefly planned her attack. Then she pounced toward Zanica who was in her weakened state to slow to completely dodge a punch to the face. As she flew through the air she was met with a knee to the back that sent her up into the air. This time she was met with a flip kick that sent her plummeting to the ground. "Ari Dan Caru" The Archesaiya shouted in her native tongue that spent a massive ki blast sailing down toward Zanica who lay still in the bottom of a crater. As the blast cleared, she dive-bombed Zanica feet first driving her further into the ground. The next sight they saw was Zanica being thrown out of the pit toward the Grand Matron's forces. "Next." The Archesaiya said defiantly she floated out of the pit and faced her foes.
A/N: I've decided to break up this fight over probably chapters 15, 16, and part of 17. Not sure yet. Also, if you have a favorite move or attack you'd like to see in this fight, feel free to tell me. : ) Thanks for reading, enjoy!
Goku: Yeah I think so.
Gohan: well I guess we're about to find out : )
Chichi: Would you juust run the damn disclaimer and get down here! You WAY behind on your studying now Gohan! And you little miss miscreant, you must behind on your studies too now both of you get down here!!!
Gohan & LilAngelLady: AAAA... :' (
LilAngelLady: I do not own or have any right to Dragonball Z, its creator, producer, or distributors. I do not like homework and at this point Chichi as well... :' (
Chichi: WHAT WAS THAT???!!!
Gokuu, Gohan, & LilAngelLady: NOTHING!!!
Chapter Fifteen: The Elimination Round
No one bothered to ask what happened that day, they figured Kaykora and Vegeta were just as clueless as them. With any hope Nanakia could help, however she couldn't be reached. Talinia tried in vain for days to no avail. Finally on the third day she decided to go back and start combing the temple libraries for anything she could find. This was also a personal vendetta to gain more knowledge on the teachings of the prophets and perhaps that could help them understand where the Grand Matron got her power and how she intended to use it. With a little help from Goku, she was there in now time. She only had a matter of days before the Grand Matron's forces got there so she had to work fast.
Vegeta resumed his solitary training all the while thinking about what had happened. He decided it was time he and Kaykora have a long talk and he fully intended to get out all she knew in the process.
Kaykora was flying back from her meditation session when it hit her; five powerful forces growing closer. She gritted her teeth and flew on knowing the dreaded battle was near.
Talinia returned with Goku reach toting a large stack of old tomes in each arm. "These came from several temples throughout Archenanika. They must have gotten left behind when everyone fled the planet. It was strange, most of the other buildings around the temples were destroyed but the temples were left intact." Talinia said carefully stacking the old books. "I lucked out. Some of the monks had returned to start retrieving the books and they helped me find these. They said they should help... If we can translate them..." Talinia finished sheepishly.
Kaykora gingerly picked up one of the books, made herself comfortable on the floor and carefully began flipping though the pages. "Oh I remember that story!" Kaykora happily exclaimed looking up from the book.
Talinia about feel over in amazement. "How do you know what it's saying! It's in the ancient language that only the High Priest knew but now he's dead!"
Kaykora just shook her head. "My mother studied under the High Priest when she was young. She taught me some and when we were hiding from the Grand Matron and living with the High Priest, he taught me more." This time Talinia did fall over.
"You mean to tell me I spent days in a dark dirty old library with a bunch of old smelly men trying to figure out what was in these books when you could have told us the whole time!" Talinia exclaimed flustered. Kaykora nodded and grinned sheepishly. "Then don't just sit there! Read!"
"I don't think this one is going to help much..." Kaykora said apprehensively.
"Why? Talinia already knew she was going to like the answer.
"It's a book of children's stories, rhymes, and songs..." Kaykora responded sheepishly. Everyone tried not to bust out laughing while Talinia turned 4 or 5 shades of red. "Oh, oh, oh! I wonder if my favorite stories are in here!" Kaykora exclaimed happily as she carefully scanned the book looking up from time to time. "Do you mind if I hang on to this for awhile?"
"Knock yourself out kid Talinia said with a sigh.
Vegeta thought to himself. "Old enough to know when to be on guard, young enough to forget impending danger, and just smart enough to be dangerous." He paused a moment. "And naïve enough to be dangerous..."
"Hey I don't remember this one..." Kaykora said breaking Vegeta's line of thought. She read aloud.
Far away in forgotten times All the gods spoke in rhymes
All create children of their own And gave their children given a home
Children did their children make Blood of their parent did they take
But their parents did not die So far away they now reside
Their power great and caused much fear That with each moment apocalypse was near
Reached only by a special gate Far beyond life and fate
Here they lie in a long sleep But not one very deep
Only one can hold the Key To ultimate fate and destiny
Only one to let them out To fill the evil with pain and doubt
Innocent, pure, and true The Key could be a child like you
"That's like the legend you told me!" Kaykora happily exclaimed looking up at Talinia
"It is..." Talinia responded with her curiosity peaked.
"What legend?" Vegeta asked suspiciously. Talinia told everyone what she had told Kaykora just about a week before. Vegeta then thought to himself. "I think I understand where Kaykora was going with her though process. She must believe the Grand Matron wants her in her Army to find this Key and capture it... But what is the purpose of the Key and why would the Grand Matron want it?" Vegeta had a deep contemplative look on his face.
"I don't have time to go over these now... Maybe if the fight goes well later. But not now." Kaykora said closing the book and standing up. She placed the book on one of the stacks and went to the edge of the Lookout. "Do you feel that?" she whispered. "They're close." It didn't take much effort to focus on the massive powers. "And stronger than I expected..." She sighed. "Tomorrow will decide a lot of things." Bardock walked over and put a hand on her shoulder and together they looked out over the Earth.
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Five explosions lit up the sky as mid-morning approached. All of the Z Fighters had been up for several hours waiting for the arrival of the unwelcome guests. When the first impact lit up the sky the converged near the area.
"You two stay here." Bardock ordered to Gohan and Kaykora. "Don't come out unless we say. If things start going bad, get out of here. Bulma is waiting with a ship at Capsule." The two youngsters nodded.
The adults stepped out over the hill and slowly descended into the new valley formed by the impact of the ships. What appeared to be two Saiyans and three Archesaiyas emerged from the ships and met them.
"So what is this? Some pathetic humans out to oppose us? Hmmm... How funny..." The largest of the five said in a laugh as the others sneered. He was clearly the leader.
Vegeta laughed. "You underestimate us." He knew at this point the fact that they didn't know what they were up against would work to his advantage.
"I doubt that." When of the Archesaiyas mocked.
"Well one thing's for certain, Dalina, one of the boldest Archesaiyas said stepping forward. "If you want the girl, your going through us..." Four more followed suit and stepped up behind her.
"Pathetic." The Archesaiya directly in front of them sneered and held up a hand and sent a ki blast directly at Dalina. An explosion went up when it connected. "Easily eliminated." She added with a laugh. What she had seen was Dalina transforming just before impact. When the dust cleared, there the five deviants stood on scathed and Dalina had de-transformed. The Archesaiya smiled.
"Perhaps this will actually be an enjoyable challenge." The tall one laughed.
"Alright let's use this to our advantage, Saiyan on Saiyan; Archesaiya on Archesaiya." Piccolo spoke in telepathy.
"Let's take this where we'll have plenty of room to fight." Goku said taking to the air. "There's a field not far from here that's wide and flat; perfect for a good fight."
"Or a bad one in your case." The leader said taking to the air and following Goku away. The others followed after.
Kaykora started floating up into the air. Gohan grabbed her foot and pulled her back down. "We're supposed to stay here." He said forcefully.
"Gohan I know you want to see this as bad as I do. And don't give me that well I'm older stuff." Kaykora half whined.
"Look Dad and Grandpa told me to protect you since you can't go level 2 now. They said if anything happened I was suppose to watch over you and Bulma, Trunks, Dende and the Dragonballs." Gohan said in a way that reminded Kaykora of Goku on a serious day.
"Alright, at the first hint of things going wrong we'll leave." Kaykora said trying to bargain Gohan into going.
Gohan sat quietly a minute thinking. "Alright let's go." He groaned and got up. They both took off following the vapor trails to the field of battle. When they got there the two sides were huddled together discussing game plans.
"We've all agreed that if we fall today, we don't want to be wished back. We're going to go down true to our races in battle and be remember that way." Dalina spoke proudly as the other trainees nodded. Goku had a grim smile on his face and nodded.
"Well if you're ready, let's begin." The leader announced. The Z Fighters spread out and looked out on their foes. Yamcha, Tien, and Krillin who unanimously agreed this fight was out of their league were back at Capsule Corp helping Bulma load the ship.
"In the spirit of fairness," The leader went on. "we're going to do this elimination style. You're weakest fighter take on our weakest fighter. Once a fighter is killed or unable to battle, the remaining fighter moves on to the next strongest opponent."
"Sounds fair enough." Goku responded. He turned to look at Xanor who was their weakest. "Xanor, you maybe our weakest but you're just under her power. If you play smart you might be able to beat her. If you can't, do what you have to, to get out of the way for the next one as soon as possible so we don't give them much time to recover."
"Yes Goku." Xanos said with a nod. "It has been a privilege training with all of you. Goku, I'll not go max." He winked. "I have a feeling later would be better." Goku shook his head in understanding. With that, Xanor stepped out to face his opponent. The would be invaders and the Z Fighters jumped back a few hundred feet to give them plenty of room.
"Such a lovely and deadly lady." Xanor said with a smile. "Tell me dear Archesaiya, what is your name so I may die knowing who I must seek revenge on."
The girl smirked then powering up just slightly lunged at him giving him a rapid knee the stomach. As he doubled over in mid sir she grabbed him by the throat and held him up. "I am a Saiyan and my name is Zanica." She responded with a broad smile as she powered up a ki blast and sent it ripping through Xanor's abdomen.
Gadlinor, Xanos's old and stronger brother, charged at Zanica at full pre- transformation power. Zanica smiled and powered up some more and prepared for the onslaught. Gadlinor started hammering her with a myriad of kicks and punches, which she easily blocked. He broke away and caught his breath a minute staring his opponent but not once showing fear. Zanica charged at him and he knew he had to think fast. He throw out a ki blast that completely drained him. It flew over the heads of the Grand Matron's Force and landed in an explosion several hundred feet behind them. Zanica shot back a second later and sent a well-placed foot completely through Gadlinor. He didn't wince or cry in pain just smiled. "You may be strong but not invincible." He said laughing and eying where Zanica's left arm should have been. Zanica screamed and kicked Gadlinor off her. He went flying and landed with cloud of dust.
Zanica came back down and landed on the ground. Gadlinor's one shot had visibly weakened her and it was now possible that the next fighter might finish her off.
The third opponent for Zanica stepped out on to the field he powered up considerably but not to her max. She dropped into stance and briefly planned her attack. Then she pounced toward Zanica who was in her weakened state to slow to completely dodge a punch to the face. As she flew through the air she was met with a knee to the back that sent her up into the air. This time she was met with a flip kick that sent her plummeting to the ground. "Ari Dan Caru" The Archesaiya shouted in her native tongue that spent a massive ki blast sailing down toward Zanica who lay still in the bottom of a crater. As the blast cleared, she dive-bombed Zanica feet first driving her further into the ground. The next sight they saw was Zanica being thrown out of the pit toward the Grand Matron's forces. "Next." The Archesaiya said defiantly she floated out of the pit and faced her foes.
A/N: I've decided to break up this fight over probably chapters 15, 16, and part of 17. Not sure yet. Also, if you have a favorite move or attack you'd like to see in this fight, feel free to tell me. : ) Thanks for reading, enjoy!