"Dragonball AS: Aftermath Saga"

Chapter 7- "Destroyer"

By- Tiny

"GOHAN!?!" Videl cried, grabbing her husbands arm, "Will you please let him finish explaining?"

"EXPLAINING WHAT!?!" Gohan growled, "THAT HE PUT ALL OUR LIVES, INCLUDING OUR UNBORN CHILDREN'S IN DANGER? WHY THE HELL SHOULD I..."

Gohan was cut off by a swift blow to the back of his neck, silencing him at least for a little while. Videl sighed in relief and cradled the young Medon in her arms again.

"Thanks Goten," the older woman smiled, "I think he was about to kill Ubuu."

"There's no guarantee's that I won't kill him," Goten snarled, "After all, my child's life was put in danger as well. So his explanation better be good or he'll wish I had let Gohan get to him first."

"Anyways, I guess I should continue," Ubuu gulped, "Me and the other two sensed this energy a few days ago, but it was heading in a different direction at the time so we paid it no mind."

"And it just happened to show up here?"

"It would seem that way," Bonzar butted in, "You can't really blame us, it's not like we were controlling it."

"No, but you did know about it and put us all at risk by NOT telling us!" Trunks snapped, grabbing the green-haired teen by his neck, "Had you told us, we could have been better prepared!"

"Well there's no point in making a fuss over it now!" Bra shouted, slapping her brother's head, "The fact is that whatever that thing is, it IS here and is here right NOW!"

"Yeah, Bra's right," Paresu agreed, pulling Goken close to her, "Something tells me we may need to take care of this problem."

"Something tells me we don't have much of a choice!" Trunks snapped, handing Bikini to Marron, "We're gonna kill whoever this is and then we're heading the fuck home!"

"Jeez Goten, you think you could've hit me a little harder?" Gohan groaned, sitting back up, "So, what did I miss?"

"It's time to get suited up Gohan," the younger Son smirked, "We're going into battle yet again!"

"Wouldn't have it any other way," Gohan chuckled, "Let's go!"

The three Saiya-jin men flew out to where they were told the evil energy was located, decked out in full Saiya-jin armor. The two female Saiya-jin were outside as well, dressed in armor that greatly resembled the males own, only their bodysuit was black and not blue, and the two students of Yamcha were done up in the traditional gi of the Kame school. Ubuu was also present, wearing the suit he once wore against Bebi-Vegeta.

"Is everybody ready?" Gohan asked, glancing over his shoulder at the others.

"Wait a second!" Videl snapped, handing Medon to Paresu, "Why in the hell are we being left behind to sit on our hands waiting? I'm the strongest human, save Ubuu, here!"

"True, but we need you three to watch the kids and protect the ship in case there's more of them," Gohan shrugged, "Since you're the strongest, you have to stay."

"Then why do the boys have to go?"

"Punishment for not telling us about this situation earlier," Trunks smirked, resembling his father greatly, "We gotta do that somehow!"

"Well, be careful at least," Videl sighed in defeat, "I don't want our son to grow up without a father."

"I won't let that happen," Gohan smiled, embracing his wife just as Trunks and Goten went over to do the same with their mates.

"Alright, let's get this show on the road," Pan yelled, lifting off, "We aren't getting any younger you know!"

"Yep, she's definitely Gohan's daughter," Goten smirked, "I'll see you after a little while sweetheart!"

Trunks and Gohan gave each other a look shortly before darting after the two younger warriors, followed by the four remaining on the ground. Videl and the other two women watched on as their family and friends took off into what might be their last battle, each hoping that wouldn't be the case.

"Do you think we'll ever see them again?"

"We'd better," Marron smiled, putting a hand on Videl's shoulder, "Otherwise, we'd never forgive them!"

Videl smiled warmly back at the young blonde woman, taking her son back from his aunt. The three began heading back into the ship, each nervous and on thought crossing each of their minds.

"Please come back to us..."

"There he goes guys!" Ubuu called out, pointing down into a deep gully, "Looks like he's getting ready to take off!"

"Like hell he is!" Gohan snarled, throwing a yellow beam of energy into the direction of the evil energy.

A few seconds later, a very loud, very easily seen explosion rocked the walls of the canyon below. Debris flew out into the air and slashed at the fighters, most of whom dodged the shrapnel with relative ease. The weaker fighters had a bit of trouble dodging the metal pieces, but escaped that obstacle fairly uninjured.

"Well, looks like we finished that off pretty quick!" Yugin cheered, "Now we can head back home."

"Did you pay attention to anything Yamcha taught you?" Bonzar growled, "Don't jump to conclusions, he's probably still down there."

"How right you are, young one," a raspy, wicked voice hissed, "I see you listened to your master well, unlike your friend there."

The group of fighters whipped around quickly to face the source of the voice, each backing away from what they saw. The creature looked a lot like a Nameksei-jin, the only real difference being it was much shorter and it's skin was a jet black color. Two unholy yellow eyes glared out menacingly at the group, the two black slits running up the front of them giving the creature an animalistic appearance. He was clad in an outfit that matched to color of his skin and Trunks could make out a shining sword at the man's side.

"Who are you?" Gohan demanded, "What the hell are you doing here?"

"Such brutish creatures, you Saiya-jin," the man laughed, "I have no name but am know amongst my peers as Destroyer. As for why I was sent here, I don't see how that's any of your business, monkey!"

Destroyer didn't know how it happened or even when, but faster than he could see Gohan slammed a ki-charged fist into the dark man's ribcage. Destroyer attempted to retaliate with a swift kick to the hybrid's head, but the blow never connected.

"I wouldn't do that," an extremely long haired man chuckled, "It would cause me great distress should you injure Gohan!"

Destroyer snarled and tried to punch the long-haired fighter but found himself hurtling towards the ground after a powerful elbow hit his spine. Not giving his opponent a chance to catch his breath, Destroyer's attacker transported down below the dark man and delivered a flurry of punches and kicks to his torso. Meanwhile, Gohan and the three human men watched on in wonder.

"Is that who I think it is!?!" Gohan gasped, "When did he reach the third level?"

"About three weeks ago," Trunks smirked, "I had already reached it by then. Me and the girls ganged up on him and the next thing we knew..."

"WAIT A SECOND!" Gohan screeched, "YOU'VE reached it too? What about the girls?"

"No, they're only at level two," Trunks laughed, "Why so surprised? We are Saiya-jin after all."

"It's just a little...well, unexpected," Gohan grumbled, "Since it took me years to reach that level of power."

Turning their focus back to the fight taking place ahead, Gohan beamed with pride as his younger brother dealt blow after blow to his defenseless opponent. Never before in his life had Gohan seen such an awesome display of Saiya-jin combat, save when his father had fought Li-Shenlong years earlier.

"You do your race proud, Goten," Gohan grinned, "Our race..."

"How is this possible?" Destroyer pondered, dodging a punch from Goten, "Our reports indicated only Prince Vegeta would pose any threat, but these guys..."

"Stay focused!" Goten smirked, landing a hit on his opponent's face, "I'd hate to defeat you by chance!"

"Oh, that is IT!" Destroyer screamed, "I've had enough toying with you Saiya-jin fools! It's time to show you exactly what I'm capable of!"

Goten crossed his arms over his chest in a defiant, mightier-than-thou-art manner and smirked at his opponent. Destroyer took advantage of this cockiness and began to raise his power level at a steady pace. His body was engulfed in a dark aura, one that radiated with anger and hatred, as his power spiked considerably. Goten was blown back a few feet from the shockwave, taken aback by the sudden development.

"TAKE THIS, MONKEY!" Destroyer screamed, tossing a red energy beam at Goten's exposed chest. Goten had no time to avoid the attack and was hit full on in the chest, dropping out of Super Saiya-jin status as his power left him.

"GOTEN!" Pan shouted, powering up to her full power and charging to help her uncle out.

"Hey, wait up Pan!" Bra and Ubuu called out, also powering up to help their friend out of this situation.

"Well, I guess we should power up as well," Yugin said to Bonzar, placing his hands at his sides.

With a mighty yell, both boys power level nearly doubled and continued to rise as Gohan and Trunks, both at SSJ2, watched in awe. Their whitish-gray aura faded to a pure, shimmering white as their eyes darkened to a faint, yet wicked looking red. Their hair also spiked up like a Super Saiya-jin's, but retained it's normal coloration.

"Well, are you two gonna stand their staring all day or are we gonna go help the others?" Bonzar grunted, taking off, "Let's get a move on!"

Yugin smirked at the dumbfounded expression on the other two's faces and took off in the direction of his fellow fighter's energy. Gohan and Trunks floated in place for a second, gazing at the two humans until they were no longer in sight.

"Wha...what the hell was that?" Trunks gasped, "I've never seen that transformation before!"

"Neither have I," Gohan grinned, "However, this may work to our favor. Now let's get moving!"

Trunks shook his head, still unable to believe the exponential increase in the two human's power, and followed after his old friend.

"Hang on Goten, we're on our way!"

"Well now Saiya-jin," Destroyer laughed, punching Goten's weakened form again, "It would seem that I am the victor in this bout after all. You may have been stronger, but you are still no match for a warrior such as myself."

"You villains, all the same," Goten chuckled weakly, "All mouth and no brains! My friends are going to kill you!"

"Really? Then where are they?"

"RIGHT HERE!" a voice screamed, causing to Destroyer to whip around quickly and drop Goten.

Right as soon as the Saiya-jin male hit the ground, a powerful fist slammed into the dark man's face. Where as Destroyer could have easily blocked that attack had he expected it, the blow caught him off guard and knocked him into rock face nearby. Pan smirked at her accomplishment and ran off to see to her uncle.

"How is he Yugin?" the girl whimpered, "He's not....is he?"

"No, he's just weak right now," the purple-haired teen smiled, "You Saiya-jin sure can take a beating, I'll give you that much."

"And they're about to take a bit more!" Destroyer cried out, charging at the five gathered fighters.

Bra and Pan looked at each other and smirked, teleporting behind the dark man and swinging their feet at his head. Destroyer, not about to be caught off-guard, ducked under the attempted attack and grabbed the two girls by their throats. Pan and Bra could feel the pressure increasing around their neck as Destroyer intensified his grip.

"Let go of them, bastard!" Bonzar shouted, tossing a ki wave into the dark man's back, followed by a blast from Yugin.

Despite the fact that both attacks made contact, Destroyer just laughed at the attempt to throw him off. Dropping the two Saiya-jin women, the dark man charged at the two human boys and was met by a swift kick to his face, delivered via Ubuu. Destroyer staggered back for a second, during which Ubuu slammed his knee into his opponent's jaw.

"Impressive, young ones," Destroyer chuckled, "You're all much better fighters than I would have guessed. Maybe once I get rid of these Saiya-jin scum bags, then you could join up with me."

"Don't get your hopes up," Ubuu grunted, landing between the other two humans, "And they're not the scum bags, moron!"

"Very well then," Destroyer growled, powering up an energy wave, "If you won't join me, then you won't live to see your next sunrise!"

Destroyer tossed the massive energy attack at the three fighters, expecting it to slam into and kill them, but was taken by complete surprise when the attack flew out into the atmosphere above. Glaring at the man who dared to interfere with his battle, Destroyer felt like he was staring into the sun.

"You three get the others to the ship and heal them," SSJ3 Gohan snapped, "Trunks and I can handle this guy."

"Just be wary of that sword he has," Trunks warned his companion, "He hasn't used it yet, but I'd hate to be on the wrong end of that weapon."

"I agree," Gohan smirked, "Well, get going you guys!"

"Alright then," Ubuu smiled, slinging Bra over his shoulder, "Good luck you guys."

Gohan gave the reincarnate of Kid Buu a thumbs up right as he took off, then turned back to the situation at hand. Destroyer was just standing there with a frustrated look on his face, the anger he was radiating before nearly doubled.

"How DARE you monkeys interfere with my plans!" the dark man growled, "No matter, you'll be out of the way soon enough."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Trunks and Gohan disappeared from view, Gohan slamming his fist into Destroyer's neck and Trunks a foot into his stomach. While clutching the two injured body parts, Destroyer was unable to avoid the ki blast that sent him hurtling into air at breakneck speed.

"This is gonna be a lot harder than I thought..."

NEXT TIME: Now that the evil being, Destroyer, has been revealed, what other secrets will he bring to light? Gohan and Trunks seem pretty confident that they can defeat the dark warrior, but will their strength be enough or will Destroyer prove to be even stronger? And why was Destroyer following them in the first place? Find out in the next installment of Dragonball AS!!!