I wish I owned DBZ, but I don't. I own DVD's and tapes, but it just isn't the same. I also don't own the right to Starcraft or any of the music pieces you see selected, just copies of merchandise, such a shame. The artists that created them are geniuses and we all must bow to them.
Chapter 13: The Time of Need
The Protoss base was an amazing site to say the least, though seeing nothing but alien technology at work is always at least interesting. Needless to say, Mom turning her head like a tourist the different structures. I did as well, but kept it to a quick series of glances as most of these structures I had actually seen before, even if it was two-dimensional. It had taken a little time for my memory on this to come back when encountering the Protoss soldiers, but I recognized some of the buildings fairly quickly. First of all there were the buildings that looked like really big crystals, those were pylons. They supplied power to most of the buildings in the form of artificial Psi, according to Tassadar anyway. Those were all over the place, except for around the central temple. Apparently the artificial Psi could also rejuvenate the damaged land from the Zerg's rampage, which was a definite bonus. Then there were the photon cannons, automated defensive towers that popped out of the ground to shoot at enemies. From a person's standpoint next to it, it looked kind of like the floors in Babidi's spaceship, except the hole in the middle was the cannon itself when it sprang into the air. Then came one of the more technological aspects that Mom really adored. The structures that would bring in soldiers were actually warp points. The soldiers would be summoned from a gateway or a star gate, and then would actually teleport in from what I understood to be the Protoss camps back on their home world of Auir. That fact blew my mind completely, yet it was also similar to the game play.
"To be more precise, our soldiers are usually in a form of stasis before they are summoned with their orders from their new commanders when we are at war in our own sector. Very efficient actually, but it can delay response time when it comes to defending against a big attack wave from the enemy. All of the soldiers here actually traveled aboard our carriers, as we are too far away from Auir to actually call for re-enforcements. So they are called down from our ships in orbit," Tassadar explained as we passed by the massive gateway.
There were mostly soldiers around anyway, and not one Protoss alien lacked armor, they all seemed to be part of the military. The soldiers we encountered were split into four different types of Protoss. The tall ones with the energy blades were called Zealots, and comparable to Saiyans in nature. Not because of their strength, but their love for battle. The big spider-like robots were actually reincarnated Protoss warriors that had lost the use of their original bodies, but yet were still able to fight. Those were called Dragoons, a great display of cybernetic technology, but not as great as Dr. Gero had produced in my opinion. They were looked kind of slow overall, but it was hard to tell as they were mostly standing guard. Finally, the aliens with the black heads, as well as Tassadar and Aldaris. They were called High Templar, mages in the art of Psi use. Most of them were not hand-to-hand warriors, but a few stood out, the Executor and Judicator were good examples of this. There were also small robots buzzing around everywhere, about the size of a large dog. They were robotic Probes, workers for the Protoss. They gathered resources and constructed buildings. The buildings were warped in just like the warriors were. They started as bright blue rifts, but then when enough energy had been added, the building would actually appear where the rift had formed. We got the treat of watching a new photon cannon being summoned in as Tassadar guided us through the large base. According to him, unlike the soldiers, they couldn't be summoned from their home planet since they were too far away. But as long as the main Nexus stood, the design schematics would suffice and they could still be warped in, rather than be constructed.
As you can imagine, Mom had several gears going warp speed in her head after he explained all of this. Knowing it or not, it was still hard to imagine for real. The rest of us heard the conversation, but barely took note, especially Goku, who asked about food quickly.
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Tassadar led us to the central building, which resembled a large temple of some kind. It was the central Nexus, but it was one huge building, inside and out. Inside there were golden colored tiles on the floor and lots of ancient looking designs on the walls, none that I could read though. The halls were rather quiet, other than the occasional Protoss warrior walking by. Apparently this place doubled as a gathering location. Tassadar led us further inside to a large chamber with many seats around a large circular table top, which was floating in mid air. The Zealots had followed us in and led each of us to a chair, though got a few ugly stares from Vegeta when one took Mom by the arm. They weren't extremely rough about it; he just didn't like anyone touching his mate.
"I have heard of Frieza, though I can't say I know of him that well. He was a tyrant of this galaxy, but was killed about eleven years ago according to our information. Is that accurate?" Tassadar asked after Vegeta explained what a Saiyan was and who they had worked for at one time.
"Yes, Kakarot there defeated him," Vegeta said quickly, not saying anything about Trunks, which may have been a good move.
"Then it would have been his empire's remnants that dared to get in our way. They wouldn't let us pass while in pursuit of the Zerg when we entered this galaxy, and actually set up a few artificial gravity wells and mine fields that would pull our ships out of hyperspace. This turned into unfortunate hostile encounters with them even though we were warned ahead of time. We would have more than likely caught up and engaged the Zerg long before they got here if it wasn't for that."
"All right then, what can you tell us about Psi energy and how these two might be able to use it?" Vegeta snapped to attention.
"Well every being is different in how they use it, assuming one can of course. It's possible your species would use Psi the same way you use ki. For us it is all part of early training and devotion to the temples of Auir. Every Protoss child enters the military at a very young age, and all of them learn the arts of combat first. Every child learns how to channel Psi out of their inner spirit and use it in combat as well as life, but there aren't nearly as many that come close to mastery. It serves as an energy source for stamina and perception. Most of our weapons automatically channel Psi for our warriors in an efficient way. They are not able to control the amount of energy released, it is a set amount. Because of the dangers of uncontrolled Psi, only High Templar can really use it for anything more. I'm not allowed to directly say how one uses Psi, but we can say that from an early age one must have the deepest commitments to their training and faith. Those children who show advancement in Psionic skill then advance to learn the Templar arts, a very high honor in our society. However that can be their decision, any Templar can go back to combat arts if they wish. Fenix would you come here?" Tassadar glanced to the doorway. This guy must make a lot of speeches. A Zealot appeared in the doorway, or so I thought. His head was covered in a striped design, something I soon noticed to be battle scars. His eyes glowed gold instead of blue, and his armor was decorated a bit with ancient looking art design.
"Praetor Fenix is an honored student of the Templar ways, and one of the toughest warriors around. He does not approve of a High Templar's ability to unleash uncontrolled waves of Psi energy. Thus he has committed to the warrior arts, and I have yet to meet a finer Protoss warrior. He has survived over five hundred encounters with the Zerg," Tassadar explained.
Fenix gave us a quick glance over, "Yes the Zerg are worthy foes. Though I enjoy battle immensely, I'd rather see them all exterminated!"
"Join the club," I said, flashing a slight grin of sarcasm.
"But as it is, you Saiyans are really ahead of us in that department with the mastery of Ki. Psi is a much purer energy and can be used in other ways rather than destruction. Some of our most ancient warriors could use Psi in that way. Many were great warriors, others were a menace. Because of the risk of corruption, it was decided long ago that those teachings would not be available to any Protoss warrior ever again. That was decided over fifteen hundred of your years ago and is the standard that we practice. It is one reason our people have remained successfully united," Tassadar finished. I sighed slightly, that information hadn't been that much help. Mom then started in with the technology questions, many of which I generally ignored. I instead spent my time looking at the various warriors around the room, most of them were Zealots, others were Templar. I don't know, maybe I just have to figure it out for myself. Maybe I have to get really angry and lose control or something, guess its back to training with Vegeta some more.
I chuckled at that thought and observed the Zealots, who looked slightly agitated. The Templars however were much calmer, and looked towards their leader with full support. I got a few glances returned to me, but I didn't sense any hostility, so I paid no heed. Until Aldaris appeared in the doorway that is, anger welled up inside me in a big hurry.
"In any case, we may be able to determine just how you two can use your Psi energy. As I've said, perhaps you Saiyans can only use it like you do ki, time will tell in this endeavor," Tassadar explained just as he noticed Aldaris. Aldaris had on a new set of armor and bore his green cloak once again, looking slightly annoyed.
"You know Tassadar, that the Conclave would not smile upon fraternizing with outsiders. Who knows what sinister schemes the Overmind has planned for them to carry out!" Aldaris warned.
"Ah, Judicator, glad you could join us. I trust you were not permanently damaged?" Tassadar asked in almost a mocking manner, "And as for them, you really should work on your sensory skills. If you would notice that no evil intentions have come from them regarding us, except towards you of course, and not every being is as treacherous as others. You should keep that in mind, it might save your life someday." The other warriors in the room simply did not know what to say, or do. Half of them looked back towards Aldaris, the others towards Tassadar. Fenix simply glared at Aldaris with a passion, he clearly didn't approve of him either. Before anyone could react though, a bright red light flashed throughout the room, along with a rather loud alarm.
Tassadar pressed a small button on his chair, "Report."
"Executor, our scans have indicated a large squadron of Zerg advancing on our position. Our air support is still up in space, and the chances of a successful defense are nil without taking superficial damage from this attack!" A zealot's rough voice came over the airwaves.
"This is what I was talking about Tassadar! They are agents of the Zerg and have led them to our position!" Aldaris stated, catching everyone's gaze. I growled slightly, but watched Tassadar's unmoving eyes. Then he simply ignored Aldaris and punched the button again.
"Understood, contact the forces in space and have them descend immediately, we must hold out until they arrive!"
"Yes, Executor!"
"Tassadar, we must get rid of these Terrans! They will only join the Zerg and hamper our chances of victory!" Aldaris claimed. His commander's face was extremely difficult to read, but I could clearly see a frown forming.
"Know your place Judicator. Your perception is what hampers that small object you call a brain! If you try to manipulate my decisions ever again, I will see to it that you become a front line soldier for the rest of your life!" Tassadar growled.
Aldaris immediately bowed his head, "My apologies."
"Alright then, fighting amongst ourselves won't help. Aldaris, ready our forces to repel! Fenix, lead our troops to the front line!" Tassadar ordered.
"Yes Executor!" they both said, bowing out with the other soldiers and exiting.
"You should leave right now, unless you would like to be caught up in a nasty battle that is!" Tassadar suggested, getting up himself.
"Wait a sec, we can help!" Goku said.
"You can, that's true. But be forewarned, this is not going to be a pretty battle. We don't have enough soldiers to last until reinforcements arrive here. You could be stranded out there on your own."
"We have fought the Zerg a lot before you guys came here, we know what to expect. Let us help you guys out!" Gohan suggested.
"All right then, I will make sure our troops do not mistake you for Zerg. They tend to get a bit overzealous while in the field of battle after all. Who will be fighting?"
"All of us!" Mom said right away.
"No woman, you are staying with the boy! And you will not get involved under any circumstances, understand me boy?!" Vegeta shouted almost right in my face.
"Yes sir," I responded with a slight glare of annoyance, I wanted to fight too.
"You protect her with your life! Come on Kakarot, let's dispose of the trash!" Bardock and Gohan sort of nodded towards me before chasing Vegeta and Goku out the temple doors. Mom and I followed Tassadar to wherever he was going, deeper inside the temple.
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The sounds of battle rumbled throughout the temple, and I could here random screams and hisses of anguish as Tassadar walked slowly towards a large metal door. Opening it, we were greeted by several video feeds of the base, as well as random Protoss around computer panels. Just about every screen had Zerg and Protoss warriors having it out. The little photon cannons did a fair job shooting at the Zerg, except there weren't that many of them yet, so what Zerg they did kill were for nothing. Tassadar took a seat in a huge chair, directing his attention to the battle. On a few screens we spotted Vegeta, Goku, Gohan and Bardock, but they were moving pretty fast for the apparent cameras to catch the action. Instead I observed the warriors fighting on the ground.
These Protoss were tough fighters, I watched one Zealot get separated from the group take on at least a two-dozen Zerglings by himself. While the lings surrounded him, he simply let them hit him while he sliced one or two of them up with his Psi blades. His shield flashed several times and repelled the melee attacks from the small Zerg as he swatted at them with his blades. When he got down to three Zerglings left, he started to show signs of fatigue. His plasma shield no longer flashed and I saw blood spill as the Zerglings clawed at him. He managed to kill two of them before the last one finished him off for good, slashing across his head and leaving a huge gouge in where his brain probably was. The robotic Dragoons had a field day with the Zerg. While the Zealots were slicing and dicing in the trenches, the Dragoons were firing energy balls from afar. A Mutalisk flyer could only take a few of these before it was killed, and the smaller Zerg took even less.
Then there was the Templar, who stood back by the dragoons, seemingly like a squad leader probably would. One Templar bravely stood up and advanced behind a line of Zealots, though his line was losing quickly. Once the last Zealot in front of him went down, he was surrounded by Zerglings and a few hydras. He raised his arms up slightly and a storm of energy came down from above. Blue lightning struck fast and furious around him in about a twenty-foot radius. I recognized it as the same Psi Storm ability that Kerrigan had used on us. The Zerglings blew up right away, and the hydras weren't far behind. Standing in a pool of red blood and body parts was the Templar, satisfied and slowly moving back inside the base. Another Templar came up to him in about the same weakened condition, and they talked for a second or two. Then the unthinkable happened, the two ran at each other and collided in a burst of blue light. It formed into a large ball and sat there for a second before a figure emerged inside of it. It had a similar shaped head to the Protoss, except his eyes couldn't be seen and it was like he was imbedded in blue flames.
"Archon meld, two Templars can do this to become one powerful warrior. They can unleash great waves of Psi and are very hard to beat one on one. But the merger is permanent," Tassadar explained before Mom had a chance to ask. So it's their form of fusion, I thought, getting really familiar with the different things about this race. The archon then glided across the ground and unleashed what could be called a short range Kamehameha wave made of Psi. It didn't go further than twenty feet, but it decimated a dozen Zerglings in one shot.
The battle continued as a big bloody mess as more dead Zerg cluttered the ground and more Protoss warriors fell. The Protoss buildings also took hits, mostly the photon cannons that lined the base, but soon the pylon power structures fell as well as the warp gates for reinforcements from space. The Zerg didn't let up, and those fighting them were starting to fall quickly. The Saiyans were plowing through them, but the Protoss weren't quite as lucky.
About fifteen minutes into the battle, the Protoss warriors were down to about thirty Zealots, ten dragoons and a few Templars left. Faced with a very overwhelming Zerg force, those odds weren't that good, especially as spread out as they were. Fenix was about the only Zealot that was doing just as well as a Saiyan was, and Aldaris wasn't even out there as I quickly learned. He was in another control center a few levels down, apparently trying to restore power to some sections of the base. Speaking of power, the lighting started to flicker, and the screen feed started to fade out.
"What's going on?" Tassadar asked.
"Executor, the Zerg have hit our main pylon clusters hard! If any more go down we will lose power, including the shields around the temple! We are sending out probes to restore them!" Aldaris' voice came over the intercom.
"Very well, keep me informed!" No later than his last statement did the lights and video go out, and some sort of red emergency lighting came on.
"Blast it! The probes we sent out just got destroyed! The Zerg are advancing on the temple and we have no power for automated defense once they enter it!" Aldaris practically screamed over what must have been a backup system.
"Damn, how the hell are we going to get more Psi now? Reinforcements are at least ten minutes away, save they didn't run into Zerg up there. You two might want to evacuate right away, it's going to get ugly here in a few minutes!" Tassadar said to Mom and myself.
"Well if it's power you need, I'm a genius on this planet! I can get anything working, I just need some time. Where are your main power conductors located?" Mom asked, getting out a capsule toolkit she just happened to have on her.
"Yes but how will you power the systems?" Tassadar asked.
"Haven't figured that part out yet, but I will!" she giggled slightly.
"Wait a sec, you said your power runs off Psi right? Is that natural or artificial?" I asked.
"Either will work, why? What do you have in mind?"
"Would it run off my energy? You said yourself that I was emitting it right?" I asked, holding up a half made ki ball.
"Yes that might work, I've heard rumors that our technology can be run off of a single lifeform's Psi waves for a short time. Normally I wouldn't suggest this, but you have a substantial amount of energy being emitted, so it just might buy us the time we need! Jrotok, show them where to go!" Tassadar ordered one of his Templars in the room. Jrotok led the way out the door as Mom and I ran quickly to follow him.
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"Okay, now let's see here. Those must connect outdoors, so that must be the power inputs, wrench," Mom began, handing me her toolkit while taking a wrench out. Jrotok looked on in slight interest as Mom maneuvered around in the previously closed panel.
"No that won't do, maybe I should try the other one," she replied to no question, grabbing something that looked to be a cross between an ice pick and a torch. After some more scratching around, she ripped part of a power cable out, in the middle was some sort of junction port. I wasn't very astute with technology, but I could understand the basics. The port resembled some sort of connection device, kind of like an outlet, only it looked more like a two-sided bowl put together into a sphere. She handed the port to me, which was still connected on both ends.
"You're a bit stronger than me son, can you pull that apart please?" she asked. A bit stronger? An instant later she inspected the inside of the port while I generally ignored her remark.
"Here's what we needed, this is the main line into the temple. Now how are we going to power it without destroying it?" she asked.
I thought it over, "What if I hold one end and power energy into it, see if it takes it?" I heard a crash and the scampering of many feet grabbed my attention.
Jrotok nearly panicked, "The Zerg are inside the temple!" I felt the building begin to shake a bit as the scattered ki feeling increased.
"Here, I'll try to power it up!" I said, holding out a hand to take the port.
"I don't know son, there's an fifty percent chance that this will work. But then there's another chance that it may connect to you and not let go. It's pretty risky!" Mom warned. I heard screams of anguish echoing through the halls as the Zerg advanced.
"We don't have much choice mum. I don't know how many I can safely hold off of you two without bringing the place down, lemme try!"
"Alright, but be prepared!" she warned as she handed over the port. I held it in one hand and inserted the other. I grabbed on to a metal type rod in the middle of it. Nothing happened. I tried to power up and send a surge through, but it wouldn't take it.
"Hmmm, maybe I disconnected the wrong cables. Lemme see!" Mom said. I stared at the other half of the port for about half a second before coming to a conclusion.
"Hand me the other side. I have to be fully connected like a circuit, it'll work then!"
Mom realized this, but then hesitated, "This might be too dangerous for you son!"
"That's what dragonballs are for. Now I'll just slip my hand around this bar and, WHOA!" I suddenly shouted as I felt an energy tug through the cables. Then I sensed the entire building, the ends and outs of the whole thing like it was suddenly plugged into my brain.
"What is it Verto?" Mom asked with concern.
"We're in, it's ready to draw on my power! Wow, it's a weird feeling to be connected to an entire building. Now to power up, stand back!" As I began releasing my ki, the dry power cells began to pull the charge and send it through the system, turning all the lights and such back on. The lights flickered a bit, but I figured it was because it wasn't used to this energy I was sending through it. I then sent a huge power wave out my left palm and I heard screams of Zerglings dying in a hurry.
"It's working, the Zerg are being repelled and the shields are coming back online all over the temple!" Tassadar's voice came over the intercom. I breathed a sigh of relief, powering back down and untangling my fingers from the rods I was holding onto. As I did, I felt my huge wave of energy come back the other side, straight into my body. This didn't produce a good result. When the wave of power hit, I screamed and powered up more by accident, still grasping the circuit and creating a feedback loop that hurt even more. I felt my insides burning by use of my own ki as it was transferred through the temple like electricity and then fed back into me.
"Verto! Let go!" Mom shouted though I barely heard her. Jrotok yanked on one end of the port, Mom helped as it was still caught on one of my fingers.
"Hurry!" I managed to breathe out as my power was now constantly being drained and refueled several times a second. Mom and Jrotok's combined efforts paid off and separated my right arm from the circuit, discontinuing its hold over me. The instant I was released, I collapsed.
Interlude 13.1 –Ascension-
"Verto! Come on son, wake up!" Bulma screamed as the young Saiyan fell after disconnecting from the power cables. As she shook him slightly, his hands smoked from the power usage. The lights turned off again for a moment, but then came back on dimly once Jrotok plugged the cables back together to keep the power running. Bulma still didn't get a response out of Verto, but stopped shaking him once she saw his chest moving up and down.
"Well at least he's still breathing, that jolt must have been too much for the little guy," Bulma sighed with very slight relief.
"He should be fine, most beings are not harmed by the low Psionic emitions of our power systems. More likely he wasn't prepared for the feedback loop he accidentally created with his own energy. As for the systems, they should run long enough to run the Zerg out. Come, we should get back to the command center," Jrotok pointed down the halls in which they came from. Bulma scooped up Verto, holding him tightly as she stood up, and followed the Templar down the halls. Around her she heard hissing and screaming, some from Zerg, some from their alien counterparts. The hallway in front of them became darker by the second. The lighting had most likely been shut off since it wasn't a necessary system to have on, which made it difficult for Bulma to see. Jrotok's eyes lit up more as the darkness increased, and he looked wary. Bulma looked around, but saw nothing now besides his eyes; she barely even saw the walls around her. Suddenly he stopped.
"What is it Jrotok?" she whispered.
"We are not alone, and I do not sense any of my comrades ahead of us. This isn't good, stay close," he murmured back. She nodded and kept silent, shaking Verto slightly in effort to wake him up. The small boy was still very much out of it, the electric-like shock had done a number on him even if it was his own energy. Jrotok walked a few more steps forward before stopping again, scanning with his senses and gazing into the darkness. Verto snuggled up a bit in Bulma's arms as sleep was taking true shape, making Bulma sigh and smile, knowing he would be fine.
"Lights!" Jrotok shouted. The lights came on instantly, and Bulma gasped in surprise. In front of them stood at least forty Zerglings lining the hall, hissing and drooling at them.
"Curses, run!" Jrotok ordered as he turned back to do so himself. Bulma held onto her adopted son even tighter and fled in the other direction beside the Templar. The Zerglings gave chase, and caught up so quickly that they bit at the ankles of the fleeing duo, causing them to trip and stumble. Bulma managed to stay on her feet and stumbled into the wall. Jrotok flipped upward and landed facing the Zerglings.
"Damn, we can't outrun them. Are you armed Miss Bulma?" he asked, pulling a few devices from inside his armor.
"Yes thankfully, let me set the little guy down and I'll be ready to rock!" Bulma set Verto down gently, putting him into a flat position on his back as he slept. She depressed one of her capsules to reveal her trusty laser pistol, which she turned on and readied herself to fire. Jrotok slipped on a pair of Psi blades he had hidden beneath his armor, unsheathing them right away and staring down the Zerg. The Zerglings seemed mildly interested, but almost looked to be smiling.
"I'll go in, you cover me!" Jrotok hissed as he charged towards the Zerglings. Bulma stepped up behind him before stopping and firing at the Zerglings. This set everything into a frenzy as the Zerglings charged forward in response, attempting to get past Jrotok, who took up a position of protection.
Jrotok himself was a trained warrior, but inexperienced as he was training to be a full pledged Templar. Nonetheless he knew how to fight. He showed that as he cut up a few of the first Zerglings that dared get closer. Bulma kept firing single laser shots, but was slightly troubled, as the shots weren't killing them in the first hit. Must be evolved forms, hell they're probably all like this now that they've been on Earth long enough. Damn, I'm going to run out of shots before we get them all, I really need to learn how to use ki! I hope Jrotok can hold them off! She thought to herself as the Zerglings growled. Jrotok rushed into the pack, throwing his Psi blades to his sides and slicing several Zerglings. Those that lived shook it off and jumped on him along with their comrades. Jrotok's shield flashed a few times when the Zerg clashed with it, but soon it faded out and he started taking damage. Bulma stepped up closer to fire off close range shots, growling slightly as her gun read low on energy. Jrotok took a few more hits before the shear numbers of Zerglings began to rain on him and he fell to the floor in a pool of his own blood as his armor sparked a bit. A few of the dark creatures lapped at the blood, as if savoring it before turning all towards Bulma and the small boy sleeping on the floor. Bulma stood tall, ready to shoot the next one that got any closer.
"Come on you freaks, I'm ready for you!" she yelled, firing and killing a few more. Of the original forty, half remained. Many were injured but that didn't matter as long as they were alive and mobile. Bulma backed up a few steps, scared out of her mind. Mostly scared for the sake of the boy behind her, not to mention the baby growing in her stomach. She heard a small hiss behind her only to find three Zerglings bent over the sleeping boy, examining him so to speak.
"Get away from him you bastards!" she shot at the three, knocking them away quickly but not killing them. She paid for turning her back, as one of the Zerglings jumped and tackled her, sending her sprawling to the floor and sliding slightly till she landed and stopped before the three she shot at. She spit up her own blood before looking up and turning almost white in fear. The Zerglings surrounded her before jumping on her back and clawing at her various limbs.
"Help, somebody! Vegeta!" she screamed out loud. One of the claws pierced her armor and stabbed her slightly in the back with a single talon, causing her to scream louder. Another Zergling in front of her opened its wide jaws and prepared to bite off her arm at the shoulder. Bulma screamed some more until the head of that Zergling suddenly blew up. A portion of the fluid from the head splashed around her, and the bottom half of its jaw fell with half of the body, but the rest had been vaporized by a small blast.
"No, I won't let you!" she heard a small voice behind her. She managed to turn enough to see Verto standing up though his head was bent down. The Zerglings stopped their attack, watching him instead as blue lightning suddenly surged through his whole body at a very rapid pace.
He bent down a little, scrunched up his face some more and whispered, "I won't let you! You won't hurt her! YOU WON'T HURT HER! ARGHHHH!" he suddenly screamed as his head snapped up, revealing glowing blue eyes. His aura appeared and started powering him up. The floor shook violently as Bulma watched her adopted son prepare to defend her. Then his anger shot through the roof along with his energy, and his screams became deafening and full of pain. What Bulma saw next, she wasn't sure she saw at all. She was expecting some sort of transformation to a Super Saiyan level of some kind, but she didn't know how far it would go. First off, lightning flashed from both the ground and the air, and chained through the walls, making the lights go on and off randomly. His hair flashed colors, first golden, then black again, then multiple colors like a rainbow. After a few seconds, it turned silver and stayed there. His eyes seemed to flash with power every few seconds. His screams continued as his power built, and the Zerglings looked to be backing off a little bit, taken aback by the boy's power. The halls brightened with silver light and flooded throughout the temple. Tassadar and the other Protoss glanced around from wherever they were, trying to figure out what was causing the power surges.
"What is this?" Aldaris asked, seeing a video feed of the boy's sudden powerup. Outside the Saiyans were still fighting with the Zerg. When the sounds of Verto's scream hit, so did the aura of his deep power, causing all action outside to halt. Vegeta and the others shifted back towards the temple, seeing a bright silver light emerge from all doorways and openings. A single burst of light rushed out the top of the Nexus and shot straight into the sky.
"He's done it, " Vegeta whispered before blasting at more Zerg. Verto's screaming continued until his aura flashed at the air some more, signaling that his power was at its maximum. Once he calmed down, he gazed at the Zerg with that same hateful expression, teeth clenched. Bulma observed the new form. The body mass was the same, maybe a bit more bulky but not much. The silver hair and blue eyes were the main change, much like that of a Super Saiyan, but she felt this transformation was a bit different. Either way, the Zerg had just hit a roadblock, and she knew it.
"Get em son!" she rasped. Right when all hell would break loose, there was instantly either dead or severely injured Zerglings all over the room. Not one remained standing or even breathing. Bulma's eyes shot open; she couldn't believe what just happened. He beat them so fast that they didn't even react; they simply dropped on the spot. The main surprise was that he hadn't moved at all, either he moved that quickly, or he just willed them to death with his energy. His eyes narrowed beneath his silver aura, then all of the Zergling bodies blew up, splashing blood all over the floors and walls. He stepped over to her, aura still going wild around him.
"Way to go kid, you did it! You ascended didn't you?" she smiled weakly at him. He smiled back, and then put a hand over her stomach. His hand glowed green and sent waves of energy over Bulma. Instantly she felt her wounds healing and soon she pulled herself to a sitting position. She turned back around to see him smiling again.
"What is it son?" she asked. He said nothing, but instead put a finger to his lips.
She turned her head in confusion, "What's wrong Verto?" He kept that finger to his lips, adding a slight "shhh" noise. Then his eyes rolled up and he fell into a heap again, his silver hair reverting to black and his body reverting to sleep. Bulma blinked, but smiled slightly as she stood up and looked around. The temple hallway was a mess with Zerg debris and cracked walls.
"Miss Bulma, are you alright?" Tassadar shouted as he and a few of his troops ran into the hall she and Verto were in.
"Yeah I'm fine, strangely," she said, looking herself over. Other than the holes where the Zerglings had penetrated her armor, she was fine.
"I see Jrotok has fallen, he was brave trainee. But what happened to young Verto?"
Bulma looked slightly confused, "I don't know Tassadar, I really don't know."
And outside, Vegeta and the other Saiyans noticed something very strange. The remaining Zerg that had been approaching to support their brethren suddenly stopped. Before they came close enough for an accurate attack, they turned. They turned around completely and ran the other way, fast.
Power levels
Verto: 250,000,000
Super Mystic Verto: 495,000,000
A/N: Yeah its officially called Super Mystic, and I figured ya'll would want a level to go with it for now.