NOTE: Introduction chapters are always longer than chapters to follow. I can't guarantee super long chapters every time, but I hope their enough to satisfy you guys. And again, I don't have enough patience to deal with power level debates. This'll be the last time I mention power level issues for this fic. It's mainly meant for fun, so have fun.
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Chapter 2: Don't Lose Natsu! Take on Raditz!
Lucy held onto the sleeping Gohan tightly while Happy kept the three in the air.
"Y-Your really heavy, Lucy!" Happy flapped his wings harder.
"SHUT IT CAT!" Lucy roared in response. Gohan started fidgeting in her arms from Lucy's scream, making the Celestial wizard rock him back to sleep. Lucy sighed in relief.
"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU GUYS THINK YOU'RE DOING!?"
Lucy and Happy winced as the Supreme Kai of Time's voice appeared in their minds. Lucy shook her head to get her bearings back before responding.
"I'm sorry Supreme Kai! I tried to stop Natsu from going, but just got dragged along with him," Lucy apologized.
"It's fine. I was hoping all of you would've gone together, but no point in complaining about it now. Though, Erza is very upset with Natsu," The Supreme Kai of Time said.
Lucy and Happy both gulped in fear at the thought of Erza's punishment, both turned their attention back to the fight below. Praying for Natsu's safety from Erza and Raditz.
"Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!" Natsu roared, launching two bursts of flames at Raditz.
The Saiyan blocked the attack, and retaliated with a kick into Natsu's ribs. The Dragon Slayer cried out in pain from the hit, and sent flying to the side.
Goku quickly followed Natsu's lead with an axe kick, however Raditz grabbed his leg. The Saiyan Warrior spun his brother around by the leg, before throwing him directly into Piccolo who he'd seen charging in.
Smirking in satisfaction, Raditz missed Natsu returning to the fight. "Fire Dragon's Sword Horn!" The son of Igneel barreled into the Raditz with a flame infused headbutt.
Caught off guard by the attack, Raditz was pushed back by it. He quickly regained his balance before kneeing Natsu in the gut. Natsu coughed out some spit from the blow, before Raditz grabbed him by the back of his jacket.
"Out of my way, boy!" Raditz tossed Natsu over to Goku and Piccolo. The Saiyan of Earth caught the Fairy in his arms.
Natsu jumped out of Goku's arms, anger written all over his face. "Dammit! I ain't done yet!" Natsu erupted into flames and got ready to charge Raditz again.
"Wait!" Piccolo grabbed Natsu by his collar, stopping the Slayer in his tracks.
"What gives!?" Natsu questioned, glaring at the green man. Piccolo scoffed at Natsu's attitude, not being one to tolerate hot-heads.
"I don't know who you are or where you're from, but if you're here to help, then listen to my plan," Piccolo said.
"Tch, I got a plan already. It's called ``attack head on!" Natsu responded, confidently. Both Goku and Piccolo sweatdropped at Natsu's statement.
"Listen to him, Natsu!"
All three turned to see Lucy and Happy land behind them with the sleepy Gohan in her arms. Goku's face brightened up at seeing his son safe and sound. "Hey, Gohan! Thank you for saving him by the way!"
"No problem, I'm happy to help," Lucy replied. She was going to continue introductions, but Piccolo interrupted her.
"Hey! This is no time for introductions, we're in the middle of a fight here!" Piccolo reminded everyone. "Now here's my pla-"
"It doesn't matter what you weaklings plan. I'm still going to kill all of you!" Raditz interrupted. He had grown tired of letting them babble on.
A tick mark appeared on Natsu's forehead for being called weak. "Tch! I'll show you who's weak!" The Dragon Slayer charged at Raditz, much to the other's chargin.
"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!" He sent a flame infused punch at Raditz face. The Saiyan dodged the attack and uppercutted Natsu into the air. An aura spawned around the Saiyan, he soon flew after the ascending Dragon Slayer.
Lucy and Happy panicked at Natsu getting sent flying. Piccolo however saw this as a perfect opportunity.
"Goku and you two! I'll tell you my plan now!" Piccolo said.
"What is it, Piccolo? I'm not sure if that kid will last by himself," Goku told his green rival.
"Yeah! Natsu needs help!" Happy yelled, irritating Piccolo.
"And the kid will get his help, but listen to me first!" Piccolo yelled back, causing the three to fall into silence. "Good, I have an attack that should be able to kill the guy in one-shot."
"How come you didn't use it before?" Goku asked.
"It takes some time to charge up, but if you guys can distract him and keep him still enough, I should be able to hit him," Piccolo explained.
"Heh, sounds like a plan then," Goku smirked. Piccolo returned the smirked wholeheartedly, though his was a bit more sinister.
"I created this attack, specifically to kill you, Goku. So, try not to die," Piccolo placed two fingers to his forehead and started to charge up.
"I don't plan to die to either you or him," Goku replied before flying into the air to fight Raditz. Lucy decided it would be better for someone to keep an eye on Gohan for now. She didn't exactly have a Spirit that could fly, and taking Happy up there could be too dangerous.
"Fire Dragon's Claw!" Natsu released powerful kicks at Raditz, nailing the Saiyan in the face. Raditz retaliated with his own kick into Natsu's chest, sending him flying across the sky. Not wanting to give the boy any breathing room, Raditz rushed over to the Fairy. He grabbed Natsu by the throat and started choking him.
"Time to die, trash!" Raditz yelled.
"Kamehameha!"
A blue beam of light hit Raditz in the back, forcing him to drop Natsu. He looked below to see his younger brother flying towards him. "Heh, nice shot, Kakarot. But, not nice enough!" Raditz extended his arms down, aimed at Goku and Natsu. "Double Sunday!" Two purple beams of energy raced at the two heroes.
Goku twirled out of the way of the blast while Natsu ignited his feet with flames to propel himself out of the way. Both fighters charged at Raditz simultaneously.
Goku collided with Raditz first, sending rapid fire punches in the Saiyan's face. Raditz grabbed his brother's arm and elbowed him in the jaw. He didn't get farther as Natsu soon sent flame infused punches at him. Goku managed to get his arm free to join in on the punches.
Each strike continued to piss off Raditz. "ENOUGH!" He once again uppercutted Natsu into the air, sending the Fairy further into the atmosphere. Then, he gripped Goku by his face, and sent a hard fist into Goku's sternum.
"GAH!" Goku coughed at the punch, feeling his ribs shatter from the hit.
Raditz wasted no time in forcing his brother to plummet to the Earth, a bit away from Piccolo. Grinning at the sight of his hurt brother, Raditz once again let his guard down. By the time his scouter picked up what was coming, it was too late to react.
"HIDDEN FIRE FORM - CRIMSON LOTUS: PHOENIX BLADE!"
Faster than he anticipated, Natsu collided into Raditz 'chest, cracking his armor, and sending the both of them down towards the earth like a speeding comet.
Lucy and Happy covered their eyes from the large crash that happened in front of them. Piccolo reopened his eyes once the dust cleared.
In front of them Raditz was pinning a struggling Natsu into the dirt. At some point in their descent, Raditz managed to reverse their positions. However, the Saiyan was breathing heavily from the extreme heat that was produced by Natsu's attack.
"Damn, fool! I'll kill you for this embarrassment!" Raditz prepared a blast to kill Natsu with.
"Star Dress: Leo Form! Regulus Lucy Kick!" Raditz was sent back from the unsuspecting attack of Lucy.
The Celestial Spirit mage grabbed Natsu and rushed out of the way of the fight. Raditz was going to give chase, but suddenly Goku appeared behind him. Grabbing Raditz into a Full Nelson.
"W-What!?" Raditz gasped.
"Do it now, Piccolo!" Goku cried out.
"Special Beam Cannon!" Piccolo released the spiral beam attack directly at the two Saiyans. Raditz struggled in his brother's grip, trying to break loose. However, it was a fruitless effort as the beam of death drilled right through both him and Goku.
When their bodies hit the ground and the attack dissipated, Piccolo made his way over to the dying Saiyans. He paused to look for the mysterious trio, but only saw Gohan lying down on the ground. Though, unaware to their knowledge, the memories of the Fairies disappeared from their minds.
In a flash of light the trio fell onto the floor of the Time Vault. The battered Natsu breathing heavily from the tough fight he was in.
Wendy rushed over to him and started to use her magic to heal his wounds. "Are you ok, Natsu!?"
"Hehe, just peachy," He gave a thumbs up.
Gray walked over to the Dragon Slayers and whistles. "You look like you just went through hell," He commented.
Natsu hated to agree with Gray, but he had no choice. The fight with Raditz was harder than he thought, every attack he threw barely had any effect on the guy. He would've used his Lightning mode if Lucy hadn't gotten that lucky shot in.
"I hope this teaches you a lesson about charging in without permission!" The Supreme Kai of Time yelled at Natsu. The son of Igneel laughed, before trembling in fear of Erza's glare.
"I hope you are ready to face punishment, Natsu. I thought the idea of planning things out would've gotten through your head by this point, but it seems that I was wrong," The scarlet knight cracked her knuckles and advanced on the terrified Natsu.
While Erza punished Natsu, Lucy turned to Trunks. "How come we were ejected from the scroll? I don't remember making any commands to leave?" Lucy asked.
"Ah, that's because you guys don't belong in that period. The only reason you were able to go in there in the first place was because of the distortion. Once the distortion is fixed, you'll be ejected from the time period," Trunks explained. The Supreme Kai of Time walked over to Trunks.
"I didn't expect Natsu to have so much trouble with Raditz. This is a bit worrying," She muttered. Suddenly, a light bulb went off in her head.
"Haha! This idea is perfect!" She shouted.
"Hm? What is, Supreme Kai of Time?" Trunks asked. Her shout also got the attention of the Fairies, stopping Erza's beat down on Natsu. She jumped onto the table to face everyone.
"The opponents you guys will be facing in the future will be even stronger than Raditz. And seeing how much of a struggle he was for Natsu("Hey!" Natsu barked). I've devised a plan to help you all get stronger. Along with the rest of your Guildmates who wish to help." The Kai explained.
"What is this training plan, Supreme Kai of Time?" Erza asked.
"Along with fighting distortions in time, you'll be training by taking on Parallel Quests!" The petite woman posed for dramatic effect.
Chapter End