Chapter Seven: The Tournament Begins


One Month Later – Satan University Baseball Stadium


"Alright, guys great practice today. Looking good out there Sharpner." Yamcha stated as Gohan, 'Videl', Gar, Sharpner and the rest of the baseball team prepared to leave. "We'll show those East City twerps who's boss."

"Videl, your swing seemed a little off today. You alright?" Gohan inquired.

"Uh, yeah. I'm fine, boo." 'Videl' replied.

"Uh, right..."


Satan University Park


On a rather nice day not too cold not too warm, Gohan, 'Videl', Trunks, Mai, Gar, Sharpner, Erasa, and Kan sat in their usual spot in the park enjoying their lunch.

"You gonna eat that?" 'Videl' asked Gohan as he was about to take a bite of red bean mochi. "Here."

"Ah, sweet thanks. Red bean mochi is my favorite."

"I thought green tea mochi was your favorite?"

"Um yeah, I like to alternate from time to time." 'Videl' replied with a slightly nervous chuckle.

"Sure...Listen, since the tournament's in a few days so I was thinking you and I could do a bit of one on one sparing later."

"Sure thing sweetie pie."


Chemistry 101


"Alright my dudes, anyone know the formula for potential energy?" Professor Bis inquired.

"PE = MGH" Gohan answered.

"Righto. Now can anyone tell me the definition of chemical energy? Anyone? Anyone?"

"Videl, you should know this." Gohan whispered.

"I should?"

"Yeah, we went over it last night."

"Right. Uh, it's the potential to have energy?"

"Appreciate the effort of responding but that's not quite right." Professor Biss chuckled. "It's the energy held by an object because of its position relative to other objects, stresses within itself, its electric charge, or other factors"

"Right. I knew that." 'Videl' chuckled nervously.

"It's alright bestie. We all have our blond moments." Erasa stated in a comforting tone.

"Right. Blond moment."


Intro to Psych


"Ah, crap where are my notes!?" Professor Izane exclaimed. "Ah that's right I left them on top of the laundry machine. Oh well, class dismissed then.

"Every Wednesday just like clockwork." Sharpner chuckled.

"Least we always know what day it is when that happens." Gohan replied. "Isn't that right, Vidalia?"

"Right." Vidalia replied.

"Ha, I knew it."

"Crap. I mean. I have no idea what you're talking about? It is I your lovely girlfriend, Videl."

"Cut the act. You're busted."

"Drat. I guess the jig is up."

"Well, care to explain."

"Yeah, this oughta be good." Gar stated.

"Well, you see..."


Satan University Condo Several Hours Earlier


Early in the morning while everyone else was still asleep, Videl was wide awake fully dressed in her training gear as she quietly sneaked out of her room. As Videl quietly closed the door a loud knock was heard at the door.

"Shh, mom. I told you not to make any noise." Videl said as she opened the door.

"Oh sorry." Vidalia, with blue contacts in her eyes, while dressed in some of Videl's clothes, whispered.

"So, you remember the plan right?"

"Yeah. Pretend to be you for the day so you can take a turn in the hyperbolic time chamber without anyone knowing. Piece of cake."

"Mom, just to be on the safe side try not to talk too much."

"What? You don't think I can pull it off? Have a bit more faith in your mom."


Satan University Park – Present


"And so here we are. How'd ya figure out it was me?"

"Several reasons." Gohan replied.

"That obvious, huh."

"Gotta admit even I was a bit suspicious." Erasa stated.

"Yep." Gar added.

"Uh-huh." Kan added.

"Same here." Mai added.

"Mmm-hmm." Trunks added.

"Uh yeah, so was I." Sharpner lied.

"Wow, I guess my Videl impression needs work."

"So, she's spending the day in the hyperbolic time chamber to gain an edge for the tournament huh." Gohan stated. "Clever girl."

"Don't blame her. She's gonna need all the help she can get." Gar said confidently.


Satan University Condo – Later that evening


"Vending machine must be on the...fritz?" Videl said as she entered the condo living room to see everyone including her mom waiting. "Mom, you were supposed to see you were going to grab a snack. So I could come back in."

"Sorry, sweetie. Got busted."

"I knew I should have just asked Puar. To do it."

"So how much stronger did you get?" Gohan inquired.

"You'll just have to wait and see."

"Fair enough."

"Don't worry about us though." Trunks stated. "We got some training done in my dad's gravity chamber."

"Yeah, Sharpner even managed to tolerate 3x gravity for a bit. Isn't that right big guy?" Gar teased.

"B...Bite me." A severely exhausted Sharpner replied.

"I say we take the next few days for rest and relaxation." Gohan suggested.

"Yeah, don't want to be all sore the day of the tournament." Videl agreed.


Satan University Baseball/Martial Arts Stadium


The next few days seemed like they passed by in moments as the day of the tournament arrived. The baseball stadium, now acting as the tournament arena, was at max capacity. In the locker room Gohan, Videl, M. Trunks, Gar, and Sharpner talked with their friends and family including, Mai, Erasa, Kan, Goku, Chi-Chi, Goten, Bulma, Vegeta, K. Trunks, Vidalia, Mr. Satan, Majin Buu, Piccolo, Dende, and Sharpner's parents.

"I still don't get why they won't let nonstudents compete in the tournament." Vegeta complained. "Maybe I should enroll here. So I can teach you all a thing or two."

"Come on, Vegeta. Let them have their fun." Bulma replied. "This is their day."

"Fine. It's probably better this way. I wouldn't want to hurt the two half-breeds bad."

"Dad, you know realize I'm a 'half-breed' two right?" M. and K. Trunks replied simultaneously.

"Yes, but you're the fruit of my loins so it's different."

"You better make us look good. Future me." K. Trunks stated.

"I'll do my best." M. Trunks chuckled.

"Kick some butt for me." Mai winked.

"Yeah, will do." Trunks replied trying not to blush.

"Aw, that's cute. Young love." Bulma declared.

"I'm not! ...We're not!" Trunks and Mai exclaimed.

"Bro, you totally got this." Sharpner's dad, who looked like Sharpner if he focused solely on pumping up his arms and just did a little exercise on the rest of his body, stated as he strung his bulging arm around him.

"Yeah, make me proud little man! Squash em' all like bugs!" Sharpner's mom, who oddly enough looked like a genderbent Sharpner and was also a professional bodybuilder.

"Thanks, guys." Sharpner chuckled nervously.

"Wow, they make Sharpner seem..." Gohan began to say.

"Kind of tame." Videl finished.

"You're representing our people so you better bring your A-game." Piccolo said to Gar.

"Relax, I'm going all the way to victory."

"You've always been a confident one, Gar." Dende stated.

"Don't let that confidence get the better off you. Gohan, Videl, and Trunks are no joke, but with a proper strategy, you can beat them. I even trained Gohan myself." Piccolo said as glanced over at Gohan, who was wearing a gi similar in style to Goku's but the color was purple with a white undershirt and sky blue sash. "So he'll know how to read some of the moves I've taught you."

"Digging the outfit son." Goku stated.

"Thanks, Dad."

"So no Saiyaman this time?" Goten inquired.

"Yeah. Videl made me promise that I'd fight as myself this time."

"Still it's going to be fun seeing some Super Saiyans go all out." Goku said with glee.

"Sorry, dad. We all agreed not to turn Super Saiyan during the tournament."

"Ah, that's no fun." Goku pouted.

"I can still go all out in my base form, dad. We decided that since Saiyaman is back. We don't want to draw too much attention to ourselves by transforming. Hell, I'm lucky that the whole ordeal with Buu and Babidi distracted everyone from figuring out I was Saiyaman last time."

"Speaking of Saiyaman." An irritated Chi-Chi replied. "That's not interfering with your schoolwork right?"

"No, mom." Gohan gulped.

"Good. Just checking. Remember your studies always come first."

"Got it, mom."

"It looks great on you." Vidalia said to Videl, who was wearing her mother's gi.

"Thanks, mom."

"Sweetpea, remember you're a Satan. We never settle for second place." Mr. Satan said to Videl.

"But even if you do lose we'll still love you all the same. Right, Marky?" Vidalia glared at Mr. Satan.

"O...Of course." Mr. Satan gulped. "You'll always be our little angel."

"Thanks, mom. Thanks, dad. But, don't worry. I don't plan on losing any time soon."

"Buu's rooting for you."

"Thanks, Buu."

"I don't know who to root for my bestie or my boo." Erasa pouted.

"Duh, me obviously." Sharpner replied.

"I guess so." Erasa replied. "I mean ya don't stand a chance of beating her so I guess I can give you some support by cheering for you."

"That's very kind of you..."

"At least ya don't have to go against any of them in the first round."

"I'll have you know I have a few tricks up my sleeve." Sharpner replied as he exchanged a glance with Yamcha.

"Attention please." An attendant said. "The announcements for the first round will begin shortly all those not fighting please take your seats. Students, please make your way to the fighter's quarters. Faculty may also watch the fight from there if they wish."

"I guess that's our cue to leave." Goku stated.

"Break a leg or two, sweetie." Vidalia said to Videl.

After everyone settled into their seats, the Baseball field began to slowly open up and a large regulation tournament ring rose up in the center of the field with T.A standing in the middle of the ring.

Gohan, Videl, Trunks, Gar, and Sharpner, along with Yamcha sat with the rest of the fighters in the dugout as T.A began his announcements.

"Ladies and Gentleman! Good morning! Welcome to the first annual Satan University Martial Arts Tournament! Over one hundred students entered this tournament but the preliminaries have narrowed down to just sixteen fighters! The winner of this tournament will receive a cash prize of one hundred thousand Zeni and this Satan University Championship belt!"

A pedestal was placed next to T.A with an object on it covered by a white cloth. T.A pulled off the cloth to reveal a championship belt. It had a thick wide burgundy leather strap with white accents, a large oval-shaped silver plate with a golden phoenix engulfed in flames on it with the words Satan University above and Satan Martial Arts Champion below, and rectangular side plates featuring Mr. Satan's signature Mustache and fro on them.

"Look at this thing folks! Isn't she a beauty! The runner-up will also receive a cash prize of fifty thousand Zeni! Now onto our competitors! Sal Amador, Videl Satan, Sharpner, Nix, Gar, Zerenity, Gigaran, Prince Chappa, Nana Mangeo, Brad Rye, Mirai Briefs, Mero, Dabu, Fangerie! Son Gohan and Gigaron! There are quite a few legacy fighters in this roster folks so I know you won't be disappointed, and I know you don't want to wait any longer, and neither do I! So without any further ado let's get this show on the road! Our first match is Sal Amador vs Videl Satan! Introducing first, making their way to the ring. He was the number one ranked martial artist at East City High. Sporting an undefeated record of 20 and 0 in sparring. Give it up for Sal Amador! And introducing his opponent. She fought in the last World Martial Arts tournament although she never got a chance to compete due to the attacks by the wicked Babidi and his henchmen. But I know she would have gone far. Maybe even beaten her own father. You all know her. You all love her. Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Videl Satan! Videl, are you ready!? Sal, are you ready!? Ladies and Gentlemen, are you ready!? Then let the match begin!"

"Let's have a good fight." Videl said to Sal as she took

Sal, who had almost snake-like facial features with slick-backed black hair with yellow streaks in it, smirked and chuckled as he took his fighting stance. "Good fight? I know you're the daughter of 'the champ' and all but in case you didn't hear. I was the best fighter to come out of East City, I bet I could even beat your dear old dad. That's because no one can stand a chance against my Snakebite atta..."

Sal's long-winded monologue was cut short as Videl laid into him with a strong punch to the gut causing him to keel over. Videl then picked the cocky fighter up and tossed him out of the ring.

"Sorry. I just couldn't take any more of that barking." Videl stated before exiting the ring.

"Uh, your winner by ring out, Videl Satan!"

"That's my girl!" Vidalia exclaimed.

"I thought you said you were gonna go easy on him." Gohan chuckled.

"You start trash talking you get taken out like trash."

"Fair enough."

"What can I say, people? That match was short and sweet! But, hopefully, this next one will last a bit longer! Introducing first this fighter trained at the famed Satan City Gym and age 10 competed in the World Martial Arts Tournament junior division where he lost in the semifinals against Videl Satan! Please give it up for Sharpner!

"You can do it, baby!" Erasa exclaimed.

"Yeah, kick some ass. Son!" Sharpner's dad exclaimed.

"Yeah, show no mercy!" Sharpner's mom exclaimed.

"And his opponent, he comes from Gingertown where he holds the record for fastest sprint time! Let's hear it for Nix! Sharpner, are you ready!? Nix, are you ready!? Ladies and Gentlemen, are you ready!? Then let the match begin!

"I'll allow you to make the first move." Sharpner said confidently as he took his fighting stance.

"If you insist." Nix, a fighter with slender but toned runner's physique, wearing only track paints and a pair of running shoes, replied before dashing directly towards Sharpner. However, at the last moment, Nix moved behind Sharpner with fairly fast speed. Not inhumanly fast but fast enough to give a normal fighter a problem. It seemed as if Sharpner was in trouble but at the last second, Sharpner spun around and blocked Nix's strike. "Impossible."

"Did Sharpner just do that?" Videl wondered.

"That he did." Yamcha smirked.

"You know something, Yamcha?" Gohan inquired.

"Shortly after registering for the tournament, Sharpner came to me for some training. Now show em' what I taught ya, kid."

Sharpner knocked Nix back with a stiff strike before changing his fighting stance. Sharpner leaned back on his left leg while extending his right leg forward and arm forward, as he curled the fingers on his right hand while widening the fingers on his left.

"Wolf fang fist!" Sharpner exclaimed as he ran at Nix. While running it was almost as if the image of a wolf could be seen behind him. Nix had no time to defend himself as Sharpner was too fast. Sharpner laid into Nix with a barrage of strikes starting with a kick to the face and ending with a double palm strike sending the fast fighter out of the ring.

"Winner, Sharpner!" T.A exclaimed as Sharpner made his way to the back.

"Not too shabby, kid." Yamcha said to Sharpner.

"Yeah. Nice job Sharpner." Gohan added.

"I mean he still doesn't have a chance against any of us." Gar quipped causing Gohan, Videl, and Trunks to glare at him. "Yeah, yeah. Good job man."

"Onto the next match folks! Introducing first, on their way to the ring. While she is more known for singing rather than her fighting skills. Her score on the punch machine shows she packs quite a wallop. Make some noise for the punk rock princess, Zerenity! And her opponent, he comes from away. Little is known about this fighter, but I have heard he trained under tournament runner-up, Majunior so we should be expecting great things. Please give a huge round of applause for Gar! Gar, are you ready? Zerenity, are you ready? Ladies and Gentlemen, are you ready!? Then let the match begin!"

"So you're some kind of musician? Why join a fighting tournament." Gar inquired as took his fighting stance.

"I lost a bet." Zerenity, who had a quintessential punk look, neon green hair swept to the sidecut tight one side, a tight black crop top with a skull and crossbones on it, ripped black jeans with a studded belt, and black leather boots.

"I see. Well if you want to drop out now. I don't mind."

"Nah. I want to see where this goes." Zerenity replied as she took her fighting stance.

"If you say so."

Zerenity made the first move by charging at Gar attack him with several swift and precise strikes although Gar dodged them with ease.

"You're not too bad for someone who doesn't know how to fight." Gar said as he continued dodging Zerenity's strikes.

"I said I did this on a bet. I never said I didn't know how to fight." Zerenity replied as she caught Gar off guard by sweeping his leg knocking him to the ground. Zerenity attempted to seize the moment by bringing her fist down on Gar's face however Gar caught her fist at the last moment.

"Okay, I see what Piccolo was saying about underestimating people." Gar said as he pushed Zerenity back while hoping to his feet. "I won't make that mistake again.

"Alright. I give up." Zerenity suddenly declared to everyone's shock.

"Now I'm going to finish this fi...Wait. What?" A shocked Gar replied.

"Are you sure about this?" T.A inquired.

"Yep. Part of the bet was I had to last at least one minute in a fight and it's been a minute so I'm quitting." Zerenity replied before.

"That was the most punk rock thing ever!" A random fan from the audience exclaimed.

"Yeah. Go Zerenity!"

"Ah, you've got to be kidding me. I was just about to do something cool."

"Well, I guess the winner by forfeit is Gar!"

"Congrats on that epic win." Sharpner teased Gar as he made his way to the back area.

"How about I use the technique on you I was going to use on her?" Gar retorted as he extended his arm slightly.

"Am I gonna have to put you two in a corner." Videl inquired sternly.

"No." Gar pouted

"We'll behave." Sharpner added.

"Let's move right on to the next match, folks! Introducing first, on their way to the ring, he is the youngest son of famed martial artist King Chappa, who now runs a successful chain of fast-food restaurants. Please give it up for Prince Chappa! And his opponent, he is a member of the Giras race and son of former tournament quarterfinalist Giran. He is Gigaran! Prince Chappa are you ready? Gigaran, are you ready? Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready!? Then let the match begin!"

"Let's have a good match." Prince Chappa, who wore his father's yellow gi and looked like the spitting image of his dad except with a slightly pointier jawline, said to Gigaran as he took a fighting stance that mirrored his father's.

"Likewise." Gigaran, a tall and broad-bodied anthropomorphic pterodactyl with light blue skin and a pale yellow chest, replied as he took his fighting stance.

Gigaran was the first to go on the offensive as he attacked with large sweeping blows that agile Prince Chappa was able to easily avoid. However, the speed of the blow began to increase causing Prince Chappa to struggle more and more. Gigaran continued to increase his speed until he saw an opening in Prince Chappa's defense. Gigaran attempted to capitalize on this with a large downward clubbing blow. However, Prince Chappa was just fast enough to avoid it as Gigaran's fist came crashing down onto the ring causing a tile to crack.

"That was close." Prince Chappa stated. "My father once won a tournament without taking a single hit. I made a promise to myself that I would do the same here."

"I can't help you keep that promise." Gigaran replied. "But I can help you lose without taking a hit."

Gigaran began to flap his wings slowly building up speed until a large gale-force wind began pushing Prince Chappa back.

"Folks it appears Gigaran is using his wings to create a massive wind! And I don't know if I can hold on!" T.A exclaimed as he was blown clear out of the ring.

Prince Chappa, however, remained steel footed enough to not be knocked away but was still being inched back slowly.

"Impressive but not good enough." Gigaran declared as he increased the speed of his causing the wind to increase and Prince Chappa to be pushed back even faster.

"No. I can't lose here…" Prince Chappa said to himself as he neared the edge of the ring.

As Prince Chappa came just inches away from being pushed out of the ring he managed to muster enough strength to leap high in the air and land behind Gigaran. Gigaran, as quick as he could, turned around to face Prince Chappa, but just as he did he was greeted with several strikes from Prince Chappa, who moved his arms at a speed that made it appear as if he had eight of them, proceeded to lay into Gigaran with several blows to his large torso before finishing up with a strike to the head. Gigaran staggered for a few brief moments before collapsing to the ground.

"I think it's time to start counting now." Prince Chappa said to T.A, who was still outside of the ring.

"Oh, right." T.A replied before hopping back into the ring. "One, Two, Three, Four Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten! The winner by knockout, Prince Chappa!"

Instead of leaving the ring, Prince Chappa waited a few moments for Gigaran to regain consciousness. Prince Chappa extended his hand to Gigaran to help him up, who after a brief moment of hesitation accepted it.

The two shared a nod before leaving the ring and making their way to the back area.

"Nice fi…" Gohan began to say to the two fighters before being interrupted by a loud voice.

"That was pathetic, brother!" A member of the Giras race who looked identical to Gigaran, except with a darker shade of blue on his skin, exclaimed. "You've always been too soft for fighting."

"I'm sorry, Gigaron…"

"Apologies aren't going to help bring honor to our family name!" Gigaron exclaimed as he attempted to backhand his brother but as he did his arm was suddenly stopped.

"That's no way to treat your family." Gohan stated as he held Gigaron's arm in place.

"Mind your own business!"

"You might want to save your strength for our fight. You're going to need it." Gohan replied as he applied a bit of pressure to Gigaron's arm before letting go.

"You…" Gigaron said as he lowered his arm before going into a corner to sit down.

"Your brother has no honor." Prince Chappa stated.

"I'm sorry. He can be a bit hot-headed."

"It's no problem. I'll see if I can knock a bit of sense into him."

The first four matches have been decided. Videl, Sharpner, Gar, and Prince Chappa have all advanced to the quarterfinals. But who else will join them (let's face we all know the answer to two of them) Will Gohan be able to put Gigaron in his place (I think we all know the answer to that too.) Find out next time on Azure's Revenge!


A/N


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