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Chapter 13: enter the adults!

Trunks was about to leave to find Zara and Goten when the announcer stopped him.

"Wait a minute there sport, you need your match with the champ first!" the announcer started, "will Hercule come to the ring?" he called. Everyone in the stands waited and looked around but their so-called champion did not appear. The announcer hesitated then raised his mic again.

"Err, Hercule. Your needed in the ring now." He called again.

Back inside Hercule was still trying to comprehend what had happened in the last two matches. Not possible. He thought. Not possible. That means they're here, the ones who beat Cell. I thought they were staying away from the budokais.

"Excuse me sir?" a timid voice interrupted the panicked champ's thoughts, "shouldn't you be in the ring for your expedition match now? Your opponent is waiting." The monk that had appeared at Hercules side said quickly. Hercule looked down at the guy.

"Um…well I'm not felling too good. Better skip this and lie-" he started but the monk was pushing him to the door.

"Don't worry sir, you'll do fine. It's just a kid after all!" the monk laughed as he shoved Hercule forward.

Up in the stands the Z gang were watching.

"Hey, it's just Hercule up against Trunks, how about we head off?" Krillen asked as he leant against the railing.

"Good idea, come on guys, I'm hungry!" Goku said in response & they all started walking off.

Videl looked up at them surprised.

"Hey, it's my dad fighting. It should be good." She said with a look of confusion. Gohan sweat dropped, his back to her. Oh great, I'm not ready for her to know we're stronger…he thought.

"Videl's right, lets stay & watch!" he called to his friends.

"Nah! You can stay if you want Gohan." Goku called over his shoulder. Videl still looked confused.

"But Trunks is going up against the strongest guy around. Don't you want to see it?" she asked, Vegeta gave her an annoyed look over his shoulder but Gohan jumped in before he did anything.

"Don't worry about it Videl! Let them go." He quickly said while still wearing the sweat drop. That could've gone better… he thought as Videl shrugged and went back to watching.

Back in the ring, Hercule had come up with brilliant plan. Hopefully it works… he thought to himself as he stepped up to Trunks. He bent down to the chibi's level and started talking.

"Listen up kid, when the match starts we have to do the champions greeting. You know what that is right?"

Trunks looked at the champ with a suspicious look.

"No. What is it?"

"It's simple really," Hercule started, "you just lightly punch me right here on the cheek, ok?" he asked as he pointed to the spot where Trunks was supposed to hit. Trunks looked at it thoughtfully then nodded. Hercule grinned and glanced at the announcer.

"Looks like our competitors are ready, let the match begin!" he yelled into the mic.

Hercule took it as his queue and bent down for Trunks to hit him, indicating for a hit. Trunks looked at his fist for a moment before hitting Hercule hard across his check with enough force to make the champ fly into the wall behind him. The crowd gasped as their hero fell and were on the edge of their seats as he slowly got up. Hercule broke into his usual laughter when he was up and waved the victory sign to the crowds who immediately broke into applause.

"Wow, isn't Hercule great ladies and gentlemen? He let young Trunks win! What a gracious Champion he is!" the announcer began as Hercule went back inside, waving as he went. Once he was safely inside he leant against the wall and slid down it, clutching his face in agony. Stupid kid, how'd he learn to hit that hard? He thought. (:])

Trunks went back into the changing rooms to look for his two friends when news reporters surrounded him.

"Young man! Wait a minute, can we get a word?" a woman asked and Trunks sighed. Great, just what I need. He thought angrily.

"So your name is Trunks Briefs, right?" the woman asked and Trunks nodded, looking round the room. He spotted Goten in the corner and smirked to himself.

"So what was it like fighting the great Hercule Satan?" one of the reporters asked, Trunks looked at him then past him.

"Why don't you ask him yourself? There he is now!" Trunks said pointing and as soon as the reporters turned away he ran off, grabbing Goten.

Once they were safely outside Trunks sighed.

"Can't believe Zara gave up. What is she, a coward?" Goten asked as he leant against the wall. Trunks shook his head.

"Nah, she's smart. She doesn't have to put up with the reporters. Anyway, we have no time for this I got an idea!" Trunks said as he ran off, pulling his friend along.

"What? Trunks! Slow down already, will ya!" Goten yelled and Trunks stopped in front of a wall.

"Why? We don't have much time! The adult division starts soon!" the older boy said before jumping to the top of the wall and looking around.

"Yea, so?" Goten asked. Trunks rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"If we're going to compete with the adults then we have to hurry and find a disguise!" Trunks snapped. Goten frowned and floated up to Trunks.

"This area is only for competitors so we should be able to get a costume," Trunks continued, ignoring his friend, "ah-ha! There's one now!" Trunks said as he pointed to a man wearing a grey mask and cape over a long, white dress robe.

"We'll jump him and take that outfit." Trunks said as he jumped down, into the bushes. Goten's frown deepened as he followed.

"Trunks! We can't do that! We'll get in trouble!" he whispered. Trunks looked over at his friend.

"No way, it's a full proof plan! But if you're scared then I could always get Zara to do it instead…" Trunks trailed off and glanced at Goten.

"What? No, Trunks! I'm not scared I'll do it it's just-"

"Great! I'll go get the stuff!" Trunks said and ran off before Goten could finish.

Trunks ran swiftly up to the man in the mask and pulled on his robe. The man looked down and Trunks smiled.

"Hey. There's this guy over there that says he could beat you up one handed. He wants to fight you." Trunks said quickly. The man blinked and looked to where Trunks was pointing.

"Oh really?"

"Yea. And he's betting money but he says you'll be too chicken to go over there and face him."

The man frowned.

"Oh really? Well no one calls Mighty Mask a coward and gets away with it! Lead on boy!" Might Mask cried and Trunks grinned evilly.

"Ok, right this way!" Trunks quickly led Mighty Mask round the corner. Once there Mighty looked round.

"Well, where is he then kid?" Mighty asked before Trunks jumped up and knocked him out.

"Goten, get round here!" Trunks yelled as he started taking off the costume. When Goten came round the corner, Trunks threw the boots at him.

"Quick, put them on!"  The eight-year-old prince ordered as he pulled on the gloves and the robe over his head. Goten sighed and put them on.

"Why do I get to be on the bottom?" Goten asked annoyed.

"Because I'm the brains behind this operation, ok? Now hold still." Trunks replied as he climbed on to Goten's shoulder, dropping the robe over the younger boy's head.

"Great, so I can tell the grown ups that when they find out then." Goten said, still annoyed.

"Stop being so negative, will ya? They won't find out," Trunks nagged as he put on the mask/cape "now lets go!"

"I would but I can't see."

"Well poke out some eye holes then!" Trunks snapped, losing patience; it wouldn't be too long before this part of the budokai started.

Goten quickly poked out some eyeholes and they were off!

Meanwhile with the rest of the Z gang, Gohan and Videl had just arrived at the place where the others were eating. Already several piles of dishes were stacked high around the room and Goku and Vegeta were still stuffing their faces.

"Hey guys, we're back." Gohan said as he and Videl entered. Krillen looked over at them.

"Hey, welcome back. What happened?"

The two teenagers walked over to the table and sat down.

"Trunks hit Hercule out the ring but everyone thought Hercule did it on purpose." Gohan said casually before ordering.

"Typical. I wouldn't expect anything less from that guy." Krillen yawned. Videl narrowed her eyes at the midget.

"What's that supposed to mean?" she asked. Gohan pounced on Krillen before he could say or do anything.

"Krillen is just joking around. Aren't you Krillen?" Gohan said the last part threateningly to Krillen. Krillen gulped and nodded and everyone went back to watching the saiyans eat, Videl still giving Krillen suspicious looks.

After awhile Krillen smiled to himself.

"I never could get used to how much you Saiyans ate…" he muttered. Videl stared at him.

"What? A saiyan? What's that?" she asked. Within seconds Gohan was on Krillen again.

"Nothing. Just crazy old Krillen." He quickly said. Videl gave Gohan a weird look before a monk came in and announced that they were ready to pick the order of the fights before leaving. Goku perked up at this.

"Great! We should get a move on then!" he grinned as he got up and patted his stomach. "I'm full. You guys do me a favour if I have to fight you first and don't hit me in the gut." He joked. Vegeta smirked.

"Don't worry, if we fight first then the first thing I'll do is punch you in the gut, Kakarot." Vegeta laughed to himself before walking out. The others followed.

On their way to where the matches were going to be decided two men stopped them; a short, purple man with a Mohawk and a large pink man with long flowing hair and a permanent frown etched onto his face.

"You must be Goku. I've heard so much about you." The purple man said in a haunting voice. Goku stared down at him.

"Have you?" he asked confused. The purple man nodded.

"Yes. I am Shin and this is Kibito. It is an honour to meet you sir. May I shake you hand?" the little man asked with a slight bow and held out his hand.

"Sure." Goku hesitatingly said and took Shin's hand. Shin took on an eerie smile once Goku held onto his hand while Goku stared at their hands confused before pulling back.

"Ah, I see the stories are true. It was an honour to meet you Son Goku." Shin bowed then turned to his friend. "Come Kibito." And they left leaving the others speechless.

Eventually Piccolo spoke up.

"I felt a strange vibe coming from those two." He said. The others nodded. Videl looked slightly confused but she had felt it too.

"Come on guys, we can figure it out later, right now we have to go find out who we're fighting." Gohan stated before walking up ahead. The others followed.

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"Ok, when I call your name you just have to come up and draw a ball, ok?" the announcer called when everybody was there. Everybody nodded and the announcer brought out his list.

"OK, first up, 18."

18 walked up and put her hand into the box. The announcer looked up at her.

"Is your name really 18?" he asked. 18 looked at him.

"My father was a very boring man." She said before throwing him her ball. He caught it and read out the number.

"18 got number 12. Great Saiyaman, your next."

Gohan ran up and pulled out an 8 then it was Goku's and he got a 9 before going back and discussing the competition with his friends.

"…I just hope I don't come first or have to fight any of you guys straight off." Krillen was saying when he got called. The very little man gulped and ran to the box, pulling out a 1.

"Just my luck." He mumbled before walking back.

"Ok, Mighty Mask, your next!" the announcer called.

"Hey Trunks, is that us?" Goten voice came muffled out of the costume.

"Shh, might be. It was M something…" Trunks replied before adding, "Nobody else is going so it probably is." Goten nodded the best he could in response before awkwardly running up to the box.

"Take a look at that guy." Krillen said whilst nudging Gohan. Gohan nodded.

"Yeah, I saw." He said. Vegeta looked at the two before staring at Mighty Mask and smirking.

Not long After Vegeta was called up. He walked over and pulled out a ball. He looked at it then smirked, showing it to Goku. The rest of the Z gang gasped.

"Ah, so you have number 10 then. Very good." The announcer said.

"Wow, what are the odds? Vegeta versus Goku in the first match!" Krillen said.

"Yea, this should be good." Gohan said as he watched his dad and Vegeta.

"You hear that Goten? Our dad's are gonna fight! Bet mine wins." Trunks whispered to his friend. Goten looked up at him.

"But Gohan says my dad's the strongest in the universe. He should win." Goten whispered back.

"We'll see Goten, we'll see." Trunks replied.

After all the numbers were drawn the competitors looked at the board. The fights were as follows.

1st Fight - Krillen vs. Punta
2nd Fight - Shin vs. Ma Junior
3rd Fight - Piiraru vs. Subobopishichi
4th Fight - Kibito vs. Great Saiyaman
5th Fight - Son Goku vs. Vegeta
6th Fight - Mr. Satan vs. Android 18
7th Fight - Jewel vs. Yamu
8th Fight - Mighty Mask vs. Killer

Vegeta looked at them and smirked. Finally. I shall fight Kakarot. He better be ready.

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Finally finished. Looks like Vegeta gets to fight against Goku, who'll win? And what's up with Shin? As if you didn't know. See ya next time!