"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to this years World Martial Art Tournament! Here today you will see fighters from all around the world. Different styles ready to compete for the ultimate prize of being named the world's strongest fighter. Question is, who is it going to be? Could it be Broc Steal, a man that has proven himself time and again in the tournament in the years before! Next we have the great Garret Nash! Winner of the last World Martial Arts Tournament! He has style, he has grace, and he has an awesome out of this world style! Or could it be the world renowned fighter, Bart Venture! His size makes him a worthy opponent to anyone. Or could it be Goku...a fighter that has never had anything to show for his success, but he claims that he will win the tournament no matter what. He also has a cheering section that is amazing. Someone wants to see him succeed. Now we also have a new fighter this year. His name is Vash the Stampede! His name was taken from a popular television show called, 'Trigun' a popular show for all ages. Let's just see if he has just as much style as the man on the show. Next we have..." Goku was watching the announcer on the big screen that was at the north end of the stadium, when he realized the person 'Vash the stampede' is actually his best friend.
"I can't believe Vash is in the tournament this year. I didn't know he could fight," Goku said to Krillin who was standing right next to him.
"Isn't that Vash Brief, son of Yon Brief, the latest brief scientist?" Krillin asked Goku.
"Yes, that probably how he could train and bulk up so fast," he replied.
"Well let's focus on the tournament"
"I wander why he is in the tournament, thought he didn't like it when I did it...huh." Goku said to himself as he walked away into his waiting/training room. Goku went back there to stretch out and think about the events to come. He had spent his last two weeks under the instruction of his new master Krillin. He thought back over the last month and everything that has happened to him. He lost his dog, found out about a power he never really knew he had and lost a master he hardly even got the chance to know but knew well in a weird kind of way, gained a new master who was just as good as his first, and found a wonderful woman to boot. "This sure has been a strange year altogether too. When they said that your senior year of high school was your best year every...well they were kind of right." Goku stretched his legs and arms out as he thought.
As Goku was doing his stretches, Krillin came in the room and approached Goku, "Now remember, don't show any of your power until you have too. Just use enough to matchyour opponent'spower then make your just a little higher. Don't show them your true power. Don't use a power wave unless you have to defend one. Try as much as you can to just win by your fighting skills alone. I am not sure but I think you will have to some of your power once you get to the end of the tournament, but just hold off until then, ok?"
"Ok," Goku replied with a smile. "Do you really think I will find someone here that can match my new power?"
"I don't sense it right now, but there might be. Some of the other fighters might have learned how to hide their own powers as well, but we will have to see," replied Krillin.
Back outside in the stands, 18 and Miya were in the stands watching the other fighters practice on the fighting stage. Miya didn't enter the tournament because she didn't really like fighting. She believes that no woman should ever be left defenseless though against anyone. 18 didn't bother anymore because she knew that she could destroy anyone of the fighters there, so there was no challenge. "Oh look they are finally starting the tournament," said Miya.
"Ladies and gentlemen, now is the moment we have all come to witness, the beginning of the tournament or in other words, the start of the bloodshed! Our first competitors are…Broc Steal and Niter Nash! I wander who will be winning this first match up. Down here on the ground floor is Stacy Han. Stacy, who do you have your money on during this match up?"
"Hi everyone!" said a female voice quickly and continued, "Well Chuck, I think I will have to put my money on Broc Steal this round. He is such a big and fast man. I mean his punch is like a locomotive just ready to rock some people around. His opponent doesn't stand a fighting chance in this tournament. I say better luck next time," announced Stacy gleefully.
"Strong words Stacy, I would agree with you there, but Nitro Nash has a great defensive technique that is just unmatched. He could win this tournament by counter attacks, but we will have to watch and find out. Now lets see – oh I see the match has begun lets watch it unfold. LET THE BLOOD BE SHED!" At this point Goku walked out of the training area entrance to stand with Krillin to watch the fight.
Broc, who was dressed in a black shirt and cargo pants, and Nitro, who was wearing a yellow ninja costume, stood their ground for a minute before one finally attacked. Broc was the first to make a move. He came at Nitro with a quick kick, but it was deflected just as quickly as it came. He counter attacked with a left jab and nailed Broc in his right lung. Broc recoiled and came again with a right hook and was countered again, but during the counter Broc had landed a left knee to Nitro's gut. Nitro responded as well as he dropped down on one hand, swung his legs and took Broc's legs right out from underneath him. They continued the fight like this for another three minutes before Broc gave a quick punch to Nitro's gut and followed with a round house kick, knocking Nitro to the ground and out. The match was over with that and the ref came out and raised Broc's hand up high to show that he had won.
"That was a good fight," stated Krillin quickly.
"It was," stated as well.
"Well," Chuck the announcer began, "That was a quick, yet good fight. They both did really well, but it looks as if you were right Stacy, Nitro was the one who got the bad end of that match up. Well now let's see who our next fighters are…" the fights continued on for quiet awhile. Four matches ended quickly, two the same way as the fight between Broc and Nitro, and two other matches took their time to get done. Finally the second to last match up of the day came and this time Vash was up. Vash was facing Bart Venture. Bart was dressed in a white suit and tie. He was just as tall as Vash who stood about 5'10". Vash was wearing a red trench coat over a red tank top and red sweat pants. He also wore black gloves. "Well looks like Vash is trying to imitate the character on the show. Doing a great job too, he even has his hair spiked up blond and sun glasses. I think this is going to be a great match Stacy, but I think I will put my money on Vash, for he not only has style in clothing, but he looks to be a confident fighter out here too. I mean just look at that smile. That is a smile of a man who knows what he is doing," stated the announcer.
"I think I will have to agree with you on the style but I don't know about his ability to take down the beautiful and talented Bart Venture. I mean look at his way with the ladies out there. They are just screaming his name and our guards are having a tough time keeping those girls away from him."
"I think they are after Vash to be honest."
"Well we shall see. I say Bart Venture will do the job well. He is not only good looking but a good fighter as well. He was here during the last Martial Arts tournament and he did well enough that he made it too the semi-finals. Although, we can only wait to see what happens. Lets watch now as it is beginning."
Vash and Bart entered their stances and looked at each other with looks that could just make anyone believe that either was going to win. Their smiles were so big and their confidence so up that it was hard to tell who really knew who was stronger. "Let's get it on!" announced the ref loudly. Just as quickly as the ref called the match to start, Vash disappeared. Bart quickly looked afraid as to not know what was going on. In the next moment as Bart looked to his left, Vash was suddenly behind him and hit Bart so hard and so fast with just his forearm that the supposed lady killer was knocked clear out of the ring and hit the wall of the stands. Vash stood tall and was laughing to himself. The ref came up quickly and announced Vash the winner.
"That was way to easy," said Vash as he walked off the ring.
"WOW! WHAT A VICTORY! Did you see that Stacy, Vash just disappeared and then reappeared just behind Bart and knocked him out of the ring with just one hit. Amazing! Ladies and gentlemen, you don't want to be on the receiving side of that kind of a punch! Wow…"
"I know what you mean Chuck. That was incredible. I can't wait to see his next match…speaking of next match, our fighters will be The Green Goblin and Goku. The Green Goblin is a Namik from here on earth. Born and raised here he will join in with the other earthlings to fight for the championship. Dressed though in a Namik fighting uniform…"
"Wow how familiar is this, Goku vs. a Namik," spoke 18 to Krillin as she approached him.
"Yes, it is familiar. Reminds me of the good old days when Goku and I were in the Martial Art tournament before Raditz showed up all those years ago." Krillin chuckled as he went on, "I remember when Goku and Piccolo blew up the stadium, what a day that was. Heh…"
"Look at our new Goku friend out there though; I say he looks just like Gohan did at his age with his hair short like that. Actually I would say since you dressed him up just like Goku in that orange jump suit, he looks just like Gohan."
"I know, he is the spitting image of Goku when his hair grows out, but from what Piccolo said, he is the spitting image of Vegeta when he gets mad about something, said he gets just a psycho." Krillin began to laugh.
"Well let's watch and see how this fight turns out."
Goku entered the ring staring at his opponent who was dressed similar to the same style that Piccolo wore. They both stopped about ten feet from each other and took their fighting stances. They both stared at each other even after the bell rang for the fight to begin. They just stood there, measuring the other to their own skills. Then the Namik disappeared.
Chuck – "the Namik is doing the same thing that Vash did. Where did these fighters learn how to do that?"
Stacy – "I don't know Chuck…"
The Green Goblin appeared right in front of Goku, but up in the air and he kicked quickly at the left side of Goku's head, but in the blink of an eye, Goku's left arm blocked it. They stayed like that for a moment, the Namik in the air with his leg extended and Goku blocking it. It seemed like they were there for a very long time. Then suddenly the Namik spoke, "This is going to be a good fight," then both fighters disappeared.
Writer comment - intense? I hate cliffhangers...don't you-
