Hey guys, sorry it took me so long to update. Work and things have been getting in the way... grr man. Anyway, here it is and I do hope you like. If you do.. remember... review review review. it makes me feel so much better as I continue to write, knowing i have people who actually like to read my stuff.
Goku, his stomach feeling a little queasy, appeared on the third planet in his trip back to Earth. He glanced around the barren environment now wondering what life force he had latched onto to get here.
Suddenly, vines ripped from the ground at Goku's feet and wrapped themselves around his ankles. Goku quickly attempted to fly, but suddenly felt stabbing sensations spread over his ankles. It felt like hundreds of thorns had been dug into his skin all at once.
Goku glanced down at the vines and launched a couple of energy blasts. The heat of the energy seared the plant-like covering away to reveal several intertwined steel cables.
Two more cables then shot from the ground and latched onto Goku's wrists. He now knew what he had latched onto; the entire planet was alive. Goku struggled to free himself, but the cables were too strong.
"Why have you come here," A booming voice bellowed from the sky.
"I was only passing through," Goku answered, trying his best to put on a smile.
"I see through your deceit. You've come to try and harness my power again, have you not?" The voice echoed once more.
"Seriously, I have no idea what's going on," Goku said, his smile wavering.
"Nevertheless, you must pay for your intrusion. My location cannot be allowed to leave with you," The voice said, unable to be reasoned with.
Goku struggled one last time, but couldn't do it. The power of the planet was unbelievably strong; strong enough to restrain him from using his Super Saiyan abilities.
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Gohan landed a couple of feet from Laurel who had her glowing hand outstretched over a fallen Vegeta. There was no doubt that she was strong… and there was no doubt she was the myth.
"So you're the one I've been reading about lately?" Gohan asked, trying to bide time.
Laurel glanced over at him, a smile brightening her face, "Mystic scholar boy, I see you've chosen to go blond again."
Gohan increased the power flowing through his veins and his aura intensified, "I've reached a level of Super Saiyan that surpasses the Kai's teachings."
The glow from Laurel's hand dissipated as she turned towards Gohan, "Well, professor, any more lectures for today? What have you read about me?"
Gohan mentally smiled as he trick worked; now he needed to keep her interested until his father showed up… if he showed up. "I've read a lot about the Super Jinteki. Your power was suppose to be unreachable. Of course, it is only a human myth that the power even exists at all," Gohan said with a teasing smile.
Laurel snarled at the comment, "Well, genius, now that you've bared witness to the truth, answer a question for me."
"I'll do my best," Gohan retorted.
Laurel balled her hands into fists and a blue aura began to build up around her, "Who… do you think… is the strongest person on this planet?"
"Me!" Gohan jumped back as Vegeta followed his opinion with an elbow to Laurel's back. The attack stunned Laurel for the precious moment Gohan would need.
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Vegeta felt new power rushing through his veins as his elbow collided with Laurel's back. Though, the glory was short lived as Laurel was behind him in an instant. Vegeta glanced forward and saw nothing, but Gohan's fist crashing into his face.
Vegeta soared backwards and felt his back smash into what had to have been Laurel's knee. Vegeta then felt her fist connect with the back of his head; sending him flying at Gohan, who managed to dodge to the side.
Vegeta quickly slowed himself to a stop and spun around. Gohan and Laurel attacked each other with a barrage of strikes almost too fast to see. Vegeta finally locked his gaze on Laurel and fired an energy blast into the fray. It struck Laurel and sent her tumbling over.
Vegeta watched as Gohan smashed one heavy fist into the side of her head and drove her into the earth. Gohan then swooped back and unleashed a barrage of golden energy bursts into Laurel's crater.
Laurel suddenly appeared behind Gohan and swatted him into the explosions he had just created. Vegeta launched forward and caught Laurel off guard; landing a stiff kick to her temple. The strike sent Laurel soaring through the air, but Vegeta was already behind her, his palm against her back.
"I'll make sure to tell my grandkids this story," Vegeta laughed and concentrated a large amount of ki into his hand. Laurel spun around with her fist held high and Vegeta quickly unleashed the energy burst into her chest.
The ensuing explosion launched Laurel backwards and into Gohan's palm; which coincidently held an energy ball. The ball detonated against Laurel's back and sent her flying back at Vegeta.
"It's back to the fairy tales with you, myth!" Vegeta barked as he pulled his hands to his side. "GALLICK GUN!" Vegeta yelled and thrust his hands forward. A purple beam of energy burst from Vegeta's palms and struck Laurel dead in the stomach. The blast carried Laurel past Gohan and into one of the last mountains in the countryside.
As the beam, Laurel, and the mountain connected… everything exploded. A purple explosion of fire and energy erupted and engulfed the area. As the explosion died down, all that was left was a crater heaving up plumes of smoke.
Gohan glanced towards Vegeta, "We sure do have a lot to clean up."
Vegeta couldn't help but smile, "She left quite a mess."
Suddenly, Vegeta was face to face with a bloodied Laurel, "If only the party was over, my cocky friend." Vegeta felt a burning sensation envelope his skin as an energy blast erupted in his face. Vegeta flew back, but managed to slow himself to a stop.
Laurel was again in front of him in the blink of eye, pounding his face in with lightening fast rights and lefts. Vegeta felt his face swell under every connected strike as he found no opportunity to put up a defense.
Suddenly, Laurel fell from the sky as Gohan slammed his foot against the top of her head. "She's a tough one," Gohan said. Gohan then disappeared from view as an energy beam blew him farther into the sky.
Vegeta snarled and glanced down at Laurel, "Why won't you die?" Vegeta quickly covered the space between them in a millisecond and unleashed a barrage of strikes at Laurel.
"You know, I could be asking you the same thing," Laurel said, blocking every punch Vegeta sent her way.
Vegeta noticed how easy it was for her to block his strikes and began going at it harder. His yellow aura grew fiercely as anger flooded his veins. Vegeta finally landed a punch on her jaw and sent her reeling. He then formed an energy ball in his hand and slammed it against Laurel's stomach. It impacted and exploded, sending Laurel skipping across the ground.
Vegeta flew over and landed a few feet from Laurel. She staggered to get up and left Gohan time to land a few feet behind her. Vegeta smirked and crossed his arms knowing that she wouldn't escape her death… this time.
"Before we end your life, would you like to try and fight off the mind control?" Vegeta asked rhetorically; he planned on killing her anyway.
Laurel snapped back at him, "You egotistical fucker, can't you see the power I have now!"
"You can't beat both of us, and even I will enjoy killing you," Gohan shouted out from behind Laurel.
"I'm going to enjoy finishing off the last of the Saiyan race," Laurel said, beginning to power up.
"I dare you to even try it, woman!" Vegeta confidently yelled at her.
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Janemba sighed and shook his head as he knew his puppet wouldn't win. "There's no way she will live through this fight," Janemba said as he turned to Frieza.
Frieza stared at him with a smirk, "Let me go down there and destroy those pitiful monkeys myself."
Janemba shook his head, "It's not the right time. Laurel could very well turn on us; I won't be able to control her much longer."
"Then let them kill her," Frieza suggested.
"Without my original body, I can't let that happen. Too much of my power will vanish if she dies," Janemba answered. His spell casting wasn't as strong in this body. Only the genetic makeup in his original body would allow him to use it to its full extent.
Frieza shook his head, angry, "Then what do you propose we do, master?"
Janemba snarled as he sensed the sarcasm that dripped off the last word. "I'll release her from my mind control. Without the Majin power in her she won't be able to return to her Super Jinteki form," Janemba explained, his gaze now affixed to Earth.
"What about the Saiyans… we are so close," Frieza pleaded.
"In due time, we will return. We will raise allies from the dead and make new ones throughout the universe. In due time, we will have an army no one can stop. In due time, we will have peace," Janemba explained once more, a wicked smile now creeping from ear to ear. The Saiyans will soon tremble at the sound of his name and every galaxy in the universe will fall perfectly in line.
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Gohan prepared to lash forward when Laurel began to waver. Gohan paused for a moment and then watched as Laurel collapsed to the ground; her blue hair fading to brown and her aura dissipating. Gohan quickly rushed forward and knelt down beside her.
"What are you doing? Kill her!" Vegeta yelled from the side.
Gohan didn't bother to answer as he lifted up her head and searched her neck; no "M", just as he thought. "She's been released from her mind control," Gohan explained.
"Are you certain? You and your father are well known for your sympathy," Vegeta retorted.
Gohan stood from his position; keeping his eyes on Laurel. He finally looked away and glanced at Vegeta. "We should get her into the rejuvenation chamber and round up everyone else," Gohan suggested.
"You want to keep her alive!" Vegeta asked, angrily.
"She's not a bad person, she deserves to live. It was the mind control, Vegeta," Gohan said, he was getting irritated with Vegeta's "kill first, ask questions later" mentality.
"Fine, it's your funeral. I'm going off to find out just what the hell is going on with Kakarot and my wife," Vegeta said, turning and flying away without waiting for any kind of an answer.
Gohan watched as Vegeta disappeared from eyesight. Gohan then turned and glanced down at Laurel. There were a lot of questions to be asked and a lot of reasoning that suggested that things weren't going to be normal again for a very long time.
That my friends, was the last chapter of the "Prologue Saga" as I like to refer to it now. So, soon enough... like the next two days probably... I will present to you DragonBall E/U! The E/U is Eternal Universes by the way. Well, I'm planning on E/U lasting at least three sagas so be prepared and each Saga now will be at least twenty or so chapters. yayness... im so excited.