Thanks to everyone who's reviewed. I've gotten some really imaginative comments. My next update might take a while because I'm leaving town for a week, but never fear! I make it a personal rule, never to leave a story unfinished. So I'll have the next chapter up as soon as I can.
Chapter 5
Only Goku's and Vyborg's torsos and heads were visible as they battled over the countryside. Their fists and feet were indistinguishable blurs as they punched, kicked, blocked and counter-struck. Vyborg swung his mechanized tail at Goku, but the saiyan caught it. Goku then began spinning around, still holding onto Vyborg's tail. He resembled an Olympic hammer thrower. Goku finally let go and sent Vyborg crashing into the ground below.
He instantly dropped to the ground himself and pressed his attack just as Vyborg was getting up. Goku was a skilled ki user, but he'd learned to fight with martial arts long before he'd learned how to use ki. This was not the case with most of his opponents, as he'd learned from his various battles. They usually tended to fight with pure power, but really sloppy techniques. And Vyborg was no different. Fighting on the ground meant he didn't have as much freedom of movement and his attacks were easily being blocked by Goku.
Vyborg threw a punch at Goku's head, but Goku ducked under it and headbutted Vyborg in the face. He then delivered a karate chop to the side of his neck, knocking the wolf-creature to the ground.
"You might as well give up now." Goku said, straightening up. "You're no match for me."
Vyborg growled as he stared at Goku with pure hatred in his eyes.
"Says you!" He screamed as he threw himself at the saiyan.
Goku mentally sighed as he continued to effortlessly block and dodge all of Vyborg's attacks. Sometimes he wondered why he bothered to give his opponents the chance to walk away. They never took it.
'Force of habit, I guess.' He thought as he punched Vyborg in the stomach.
(Scene change)
Hercule Satan checked himself one last time in the mirror. His beard was neatly trimmed and his hair was as thick as ever. Ha! For most people, this was the age that the hairline began to recede, but not for Earth's champ!
"Hercule! Buu want to go! Buu hungry!" The sound of his pink-skinned companion's voice came from just outside the mansion, accompanied by the impatient barks of their dog Bee.
"Alright, alright. But just be sure to watch where you're flying this ti!" Hercule froze as he stepped outside the mansion and saw what was standing behind Buu and Bee.
Judging by the armor and the size of the guy's muscles, Hercule guessed this stranger wasn't a salesman. And, due to the blue skin and spiky tail he also guessed this fellow wasn't from Earth.
Umgero stood with his legs wide apart and pointed a finger dramatically at Buu.
"You! We shall do battle!"
Buu stared at the newcomer with innocent confusion. He then turned to Hercule.
"Hercule, are we in tournament?"
"No, Buu! This guy wants to fight for real!" Hercule screamed at his friend. He then saw the fighter running towards Buu, with a fist arched back. "Buu, look out!" He yelled.
Buu turned, just in time to get a fist to the face! He stumbled back and was then sent skyward by a hook to the jaw. Hercule watched in horror as Buu sailed upwards, only to have Umgero appear above him and hammer him down again. Hercule grabbed Bee and managed to get out of the way, just before Buu hit the ground like an anvil.
He got to a safe distance and stared in disbelief as the alien warrior started using Buu as a punching bag. All of his blows left dents and marks all over Buu's body. Bee was barking his head off and Hercule had to hold onto his collar to keep him from charging at Buu's attacker.
Umgero delivered another punch to Buu, knocking him onto his back. He then stood in another dramatic stance, with his hands on his hips, and laughed.
"This is even easier than I thought! Once I've beaten you, I'll have proved that I'm worthy of the power."
He then kicked Buu and sent him skidding along the ground. He came to rest near Hercule's feet.
"Buu! What are you doing?" Hercule shrieked. "Why aren't you fighting back?"
Buu lifted his misshapen head off the ground and blew out his cheeks. All the dents left by Umgero's blows disappeared and Buu's body returned to normal. He looked up at Hercule.
"Hercule say that Buu shouldn't fight, except in tournament."
Hercule turned at the sound of Umgero's battle cry. He was running towards them, charging ki into his hand!
"Well you can now! I give you my permission just this once!"
"Oh. Okay."
Buu stood up, just as Umgero launched himself at him. He simply held his fist out and the alien's face smashed into it. Umgero flew back about fifty metres and landed flat on his back. His eyes were crossed and his tongue was hanging out the side of his mouth.
Buu and Hercule walked over to the unconscious fighter.
"Why blue man want to fight Buu?" The pink being asked Hercule.
"I don't know but, knowing our luck, he's probably got friends. Let's get over to Capsule Corp quick and tell Gohan and the others about this."
Suddenly, thunder sounded out overhead and Buu was struck by a bright blue beam of light.
"Buu!" Hercule had to shield his eyes from the blinding light. Bee began barking again.
Buu's whole body was wobbling. His upper torso began to stretch, and stretch. Soon a very tall, very thin Buu was occupying the beam. Sparks began to fly from the funnel of light and, just as sudden as it had appeared, it vanished and Buu's body returned to normal with a sound like a rubber band being snapped.
"Buu, are you alright?" Hercule asked, while checking him over with his eyes. Buu scratched his head in confusion over what just happened but, before he could answer Hercule, a second beam shot down and Umgero disappeared.
Hercule and Buu stared at the spot where Umgero had been for a moment, and then Hercule said,
"Let's get going now, before any more appear."
(Scene change)
Goku's fist impacted with Vyborg's jaw and knocked him off his feet for, what must've been, the hundredth time. A part of him actually felt sorry for the alien. He didn't like to see anyone suffer needlessly, no matter who they were.
"I really don't have any more time to waste on this." He said to the fallen fighter. "I need to search for my sons. So I'm giving you one last chance to leave."
Vyborg wiped his bleeding mouth and suddenly sped up into the air above Goku. He crossed his hands, fingers spread, in front of his chest and began focusing energy into his palms.
"There's no need for you to worry about your sons! My master will take good care of them!" He then flung his hands out straight. "BYRON BEAM!"
A purple beam of energy, sparkling with power, tore through the air towards Goku. The super saiyan shook his head sadly.
"What a shame." He said. He then cupped his hands by his right side. "Kame-Hame-HA!" His own attack flew up to meet Vyborg's. At first, the two beams pushed against each other in an even standoff. But all too soon, Goku's kamehameha started pushing Vyborg's byron beam back
Vyborg's face went from a look of strained effort to surprise to terror as he was suddenly engulfed by the bright blue light. Goku watched his kamehameha disappear into the sky, carrying the remnants of Vyborg with it. His hair and eyes returned to normal as he turned around and walked back to where Chichi had been watching.
"Goku!" She flung her arms around her husband, relieved that he was alright. Then she saw the serious look in his eyes. "What is it?" She asked.
"That alien was sent by someone Chichi. And whoever it is has Gohan and Goten."
Chichi felt her heart jump into her throat. Some monster had her sons?
Goku saw Chichi's eyes start to fill with tears and he put his arms around her.
"Don't worry Chichi." He said firmly. "I'll get them back. I promise."
Just then, Goku's senses alerted him to a strange power, and it was right above him! He looked up to see a beam of blue light cut through the sky and drop down towards him! His first reflex was to push Chichi out of harm's way. He didn't have time for a second as his limbs suddenly became frozen in place and his whole body screamed in anguish.
