Vegeta has grown tired of waiting for Goku's return, "This is so stupid! Babidi is just sitting down there waiting for us! Why are we waiting?" he asked angrily.
"Hey, dad said he wanted us to wait so we can stop Babidi together." replied Gohan.
"Such nonsense! I could end this in five minutes!... I'm tired of playing around! I'm going to put an end to this once and for all!" demanded Vegeta aiming his palm to the ground in an attempt to destroy Babidi's ship.
"No Vegeta! You mustn't! If you blow up the ship now, you'll most certainly revive Buu!" demanded Supreme Kai. "Vegeta listen please! You don't know Majin Buu. His power is horrible! He's pure evil! Not even the four Kais combined could stop him! He's murdered millions of innocent people! Everything will be exterminated! He'll turn the earth into a lifeless tomb!"
"Shut up!... I've had enough of these games!" grunted Vegeta aiming his palm at Supreme Kai's face, "Now you listen to me! What happens to this planet is none of my concern! The strongest will survive and the weaklings will perish!"
Supreme Kai could not believe Vegeta's ignorance and foolishness, "What kind of person are you?" he asked in a concerned voice.
Suddenly Goku appears in front of Vegeta, "Stop it! This has gone far enough!" he said, grabbing Vegeta's wrist making him stop.
"How dare you!... You better take your hands off me Kakarot before you get hurt!" said Vegeta, still furious.
Goku stares into Vegeta's eyes with an angry face, "Come on, let's put what has happened behind us and move on from here." he said.
"Alright, whatever you say Kakarot!" angrily said Vegeta jerking his hand away.
Babidi still trembles at the sight of how fast his so-called best fighters were defeated. He had to form a plan quickly before they reached his chamber. Onlooking from his chamber, Babidi sees the evil that still remains in Vegeta's heart. Knowing this, Babidi decides that Vegeta will be the latest victim of his mind control due to the evil that resides within Vegeta from his days as a ruthless saiyan warrior.
"Yes, He's perfect! Hahahaha!" said a delighted Babidi with an evil laugh and using his magic to subdue Vegeta.
The power of Babidi's magic completely immobilizes Vegeta, making him fall to his knees in pain screaming and holding his head.
"Vegeta! What's wrong?" asked Goku with concern.
"Some...things...attacking me!" said Vegeta in a painful voice.
"Don't let him enter your mind Vegeta! Fight him! Don't let him win!" advised Supreme Kai.
"I...can't!" strained Vegeta.
"You must, Vegeta! Don't let him control you!" demanded Supreme Kai.
Vegeta tried so hard to fight, but the pain was so great that it made him transform into a Super Saiyan.
"That's it! Fight it Vegeta! You're not that way anymore!" shouted Supreme Kai trying to help.
"Supreme Kai, what's happening to Vegeta?" asked Goku.
"It's Babidi! He's entered Vegeta's mind. He's trying to enslave him so he'll do whatever Babidi wishes." explained Supreme Kai.
"There's gotta be some way we can help him!" stated Goku.
"I'm afraid not. Vegeta has to choose himself. This is a decision he must make on his own." advised Supreme Kai.
Vegeta throws his head back and screams, and a red aura surrounds his body as he powers up in Super Saiyan form. The evil presence felt so horrible that even Goku couldn't approach it. Vegeta's pain seems to stop, and he sinks to his knees, panting. Everyone thinks Vegeta has beaten Babidi off, but it was too late. Vegeta is now controlled by Babidi, having the same Majin symbol on his forehead just like Dabura. Vegeta laughs as he welcomes the power.
"Look he has an M on his head just like Dabura did." observed Gohan.
"The M is Babidi's signature. Vegeta is now under his control. I'm afraid there's nothing we can do for him at this point." explained Supreme Kai.
"Are you saying Vegeta is against us now?" asked Goku.
"Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying." replied Shin.
Succeeding despite Vegeta's intense struggle to resist, Babidi then warps the four to the location of the World Martial Arts Tournament, which is still celebrating Mr. Satan's victory.
"Hey we're back at the stadium." observed Gohan.
"Babidi has transported us here. Probably because he wants to see all the humans run in terror." explained Supreme Kai.
Their return was very unexpected to the crowd, Mr. Satan, and even the announcer.
"Excuse me, gentlemen, the championship has already been concluded. You all look very strong but there's always next year." stated the announcer in a slightly scared voice.
"We're just here for a little exhibition match." replied Majin Vegeta.
Babidi (onlooking) Vegeta, "Vegeta, it's time for you to have a little fun. You can start by killing your friends!" he ordered.
"I will not!... I will only fight with Kakarot!" resisted Vegeta.
Babidi is shocked that Vegeta wasn't entirely under his control yet, "Wow, this guy is something else. Even after all that I still don't have full control over him. But he'll come around eventually." he said.
Vegeta raises his hand up, pointing his finger at Goku, "It's time Kakarot." he said, challenging his rival to a saiyan duel.
Vegeta then turns his finger upright displaying his palm, challenging Goku into blocking his attack. Vegeta fires a ki blast that slowly pushes Goku back until he has no other choice but to flip over it to avoid getting pulverized. It blows up a section of the stadium, killing innocent people along with it.
Goku could hardly watch the horror unfold, he returned to the ring upset, "Shame on you, the Vegeta I know would never have done this." he said with a horrified look.
Vegeta smiles at his deepest desire that's plagued his mind ever since the days of Frieza; the long awaited fight with Goku after seven years of training, "How about it Kakarot? Shall we commence?" he said, challenging Goku to mortal kombat.
"This isn't the time, Vegeta." declined Goku.
"You'll fight with me Kakarot... Unless of course you want more bodies to pile up on your conscience." threatened Vegeta.
Goku then realizes that Majin Vegeta had let Babidi take control of him, knowing he would gain more power if he did, "Vegeta, certainly you didn't let Babidi do this to you?" he asked.
"Perhaps, maybe if you fight me you'll find out." replied Vegeta, still smirking.
"How sad, I didn't think you were weak enough to be controlled." replied Goku in a sorrowful voice.
Vegeta didn't reply. He just stood there in silence.
"Answer me Vegeta! Did you let yourself become a slave?" asked Goku in a demanding voice.
Majin Vegeta then blows up another section of the arena. smiling the entire time, "Tell me...is it slavery when you get what you want?" he asked with a delightful smile.
Enraged by Vegeta's assault, Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan, accepting Vegeta's challenge.
Gohan steps in front of them, "Stop it! You don't know what you're doing!" he said, trying to put a stop to it.
Vegeta uses his energy to blow Gohan aside, "Ugh! Stand aside! This does not concern you! This is between me and your pathetic excuse of a father!" he growled.
Supreme Kai could not let this happen, for their fighting would lead to the end of the universe; he stepped between them, "No Goku, you mustn't! This is exactly what Babidi wants. He saw how easily Eighteen defeated Dabura and he needed a new soldier! Every injury that Vegeta causes will be sent back to the ship and Majin Buu will be revived!" he explained.
Goku ignored Supreme Kai and locked eyes with Vegeta, "Tell me something Vegeta. With that stamp on your head I know Babidi's been giving you orders. Is this one of them? Are you trying to fight me because of him? Or is this the same old story between you and I? Which one!?" he demanded.
"Does it really matter?" asked Gohan.
"Not to you Gohan, but to a warrior it matters greatly. I've trained hard for seven long years in the hopes that I could one day defeat Kakarot. We were scheduled to fight, and I will not miss this opportunity!" replied Vegeta.
"Who the hell are you people? Don't you care about the universe at all? Do you understand what's at stake here?" asked Supreme Kai.
"I don't care about such unimportant things! I spent my life ruled by another! Watched my race dwindle to a handful! I have in me the blood of a saiyan prince. Kakarot is nothing but a joke! Yet I've had to watch him surpass me in power!... My destiny, thrown to the wayside! He's even saved my life as if I was a helpless child! He has stolen my honor, and his debts must be paid!" expressed Vegeta.
Supreme Kai saw no other option but to forcefully stop them. He steps between them once more with his arms out, "I'm sorry, but I can't allow this. If you truly believe this is the right decision, then you'll have to go through me to do it." he threatened.
"Don't do this Supreme Kai. I'd prefer not to destroy you." replied the serious Goku.
"I'm afraid I have no choice Goku." replied Supreme Kai.
"Then neither do I." replied Goku raising his hand palm to Supreme Kai's face and charging a ki blast until it's ready to be fired.
This not only shocked the Supreme Kai, but Gohan, and even Vegeta. Disappointed at Goku for ignoring the real problem, Supreme Kai realizes that after observing them in Babidi's ship, he could not stop them even if he wanted to; Supreme Kai stands down, "Fine, do what you will. I can't stop you." he said in a disappointed voice.
"I'm sorry Supreme Kai, but I can't let this go." replied Goku.
Before battling Vegeta, Goku had one last request, "Babidi! Transport us to a place away from people! If you give me that, I will fight Vegeta!" he shouted to the sky.
Both Babidi and Vegeta were quite happy with this idea. Agreeing to Goku's request, he transports them to a rocky wasteland, far away from any populated areas.
Supreme Kai, knowing there is nothing he can do to stop the battle, decides to alter his plan and continue down Babidi's ship to destroy the sealed ball containing Buu with Gohan, "While you two fight up here, Gohan and I will venture further down and try to stop Babidi. If we can get there quick enough, we might be able to stop him before Buu's revival." he explained.
Babidi orders Majin Vegeta to kill Supreme Kai, but Majin Vegeta refuses, his saiyan pride was just too strong. He cut off Babidi's communication with him by powering up so he wouldn't have any more distractions.
Before Supreme Kai and Gohan enter the ship, Goku gives Gohan a Senzu Bean that he saved after retrieving some from Korin's tower to help Videl during the tournament, "Take care Gohan, and don't let anything stand in your way. There's a lot riding on this so do your best son." he said, taking a moment to honor his son.
"Right dad, thanks." replied Gohan as he descended down the shaft with Supreme Kai.
Majin Vegeta and Goku are finally alone staring at each other ready to fight.
"I'm ready now!" said Goku.
"That's good to hear. The table has finally been set." replied Vegeta, smiling.
"Every injury I receive will be sent to Majin Buu. So if it's alright with you, let's just skip the warm up." requested Goku.
"By all means, go ahead, I just hope you haven't gotten soft in these seven years." replied Vegeta.
Goku powers up to Super Saiyan 2.
"Well, it's nice to see you're stronger than Gohan was when he fought Cell." said Vegeta, powering up to Super Saiyan 2 as well.
Impressed by Vegeta's power, Goku said, "Wow Vegeta, this might take longer than I thought." said Goku.
"Yes, I've trained quite hard over these seven years. Now let us begin." said Vegeta.
Majin Vegeta starts the fight by rushing at Goku, and starts punching, finally landing one. He knees Goku, then kicks him to the ground. Majin Vegeta chases after him, but Goku goes the other direction, then they both kick at the same time and electricity flies. Majin Vegeta headbutts Goku, and he's now in control as he repeatedly punches Goku in the stomach. Then Goku catches both of Majin Vegeta's fists and knees him twice in the head. He kicks Majin Vegeta into a mountain side, then Majin Vegeta gets angry and they both hover next to each other about an inch away from each other's faces.
They power up, and the battle continues. Majin Vegeta and Goku both land a punch on each other's faces at the exact time. Majin Vegeta gets angry and starts punching Goku repeatedly in the stomach. Then, he continues burying his fist into Goku's stomach as he powers up. Goku is powerless and Majin Vegeta knees him in the stomach. Goku tries to punch Majin Vegeta, but Majin Vegeta appears behind him and throws an energy blast into Goku's stomach. They then have a Kamehameha Final Flash beam struggle, reminiscent of the one they had when they had met.. The force was so powerful that it blew both fighters away for miles.
Meanwhile, Gohan and Supreme Kai get to the bottom of the ship (Stage Five) where the ball contains Majin Buu with one goal in mind, not to let Majin Buu be reborn. There is no sign of Babidi, but the Sealed Ball lies in front of them. Then, Babidi steps out from behind the cocoon, revealing himself.
"You're too late Kai! Majin Buu has more than enough energy to be released. Vegeta is quite a remarkable fighter. In just the short time they've been fighting, I already have enough energy. Though I don't want Buu being released in such a cramped place. Let's go somewhere else, shall we?" said Babidi.
Babidi transports himself, Gohan, Supreme Kai, and the ball outside. The world appears to be darker, the most powerful force in the universe is about to be unveiled.
Goku and Majin Vegeta continue their fight. Goku (with his outfit damaged) hangs off a cliff, with bruises all over his body. Majin Vegeta then picks up Goku by the arm, and throws him into a mountain. He then creates Energy Rings that are placed on Goku's arms, legs, and neck, which are then embedded into the mountain, immobilizing him.
Majin Vegeta begins taunting Goku, "What's the matter? Not winning as easily as you thought?" he said sarcastically.
"I...never said it would be easy." replied the immobilized Goku.
"Hpmh! You won't be winning at all." taunts Vegeta, slapping Goku across the face repeatedly.
Vegeta could see Goku's frustration and humiliation, "What? Are you feeling angry, humiliated, is that it!" he asked while kneeing Goku hard in the gut and using him as a punching bag at the same time.
"Don't worry, I will teach you that bitter taste, just as you have taught me. Me, a warrior elite! At my fingertips I held the power to destroy entire worlds. I am a saiyan of royal blood, the last of my kind, and on my shoulders rests an extinct warrior race. Whole civilizations once trembled in fear at the very sound of my name. But you didn't, did you Kakarot? It was at your hands that I suffered my first great humiliation! Toppled by a piece of low level trash! And imagine my shock when it was you and not me who defeated Frieza and avenged our people. Then there was Cell and that Android when I also suffered humiliation!.. Your half breed son and that android had succeeded why I the prince of all saiyans had failed!... It's time to take back what is mine. I will no longer live my life as your second! Then that Android is next! You will both be cut down, the way you both have cut down my pride!" said the revengeful Vegeta.
Majin Vegeta prepares to cut Goku into pieces, but suddenly Goku breaks free from the wall, and hits Majin Vegeta with the boulders attached to his cuffs. Angered, Goku punches Majin Vegeta in the belly repeatedly and throws him into a cave, where Goku gets tricked and is put into a stranglehold by Majin Vegeta; finally clashing with a Final Flash-Kamehameha struggle, making a massive light show. They destroy the cave and continue their fight. The massive power of Super Saiyan 2 makes the force of any attack destroy the scenery. After a few exchanges of massive blows, they stop fighting and land on the ground inhaling and exhaling.
"I'm amazed, Vegeta. These last seven years, I've been through the most intense training sessions. Yet we're still completely even. I guess this whole time you've been pushing yourself even harder than I have." said Goku admiring Vegeta's power.
"That may be true, I've pushed myself to the end of my limits and beyond… But you've been born with a natural talent far beyond my own. No amount of training could have closed the gap between us!... I realize that now; it was made painfully obvious to me when I watched your fight with Babidi's monster earlier. Imagine my shock to discover the undeniable proof that no matter how hard I tried, I would never be able to catch you. A saiyan prince forever living in the shadow of a low level! And that's when I decided to use Babidi." said Vegeta, tightening his fist.
Goku's eyes perked up in disbelief, "You mean? YOU FOOL! You purposely let Babidi enter your mind." he replied still in disbelief.
"Yes, I saw the power of Babidi's magic. At the tournament, those two hentchmen he sent, Spopovich and Yamu. The people who'd seen those fighters couldn't understand how they had gotten so powerful. But you and I know, don't we? It was Babidi's magic. I knew if his magic could do that to ordinary men like Spopovich and Yamu then it could do the same for me. By allowing myself to fall under his spell, the difference in our power would disappear. I'm quite pleased with the results. Even if they do come at a price." explained Vegeta.
"Vegeta, I don't understand, you've never allowed anyone to help you before in your life. Why start now? Why Babidi?" asked the surprised Goku
"Because I wanted him to reawaken the evil in my heart. I wanted him to return to the way I was BEFORE!... I was the perfect warrior! Cold and ruthless! I lived for strength and nothing else!" proclaimed Vegeta. "But slowly, over time, I awoke one day to realize that I had settled down. Started a family, even grew quite fond of them. I actually started to think the earth was a nice place to live. Do you understand now, Kakarot? That's why I needed Babidi, to set me free. He's freed me of these petty attachments. And I have to say it feels pretty good."
"Do you really believe what you're saying Vegeta?" asked Goku.
"Of course I do! Now enough talk!" shouted Vegeta as the fight continued.
The full-blooded saiyans' power was so massive that it was felt from the lookout.
"That's Goku and Vegeta. But why would they be fighting each other? I thought they were handling that Majin Buu creature." said Piccolo onlooking from the lookout.
"It must be that saiyan pride thing Vegeta always talks about. Vegeta seemed very eager to fight Goku back at the tournament." replied Super Eighteen.
"Well I think I should go check this out. It could get ugly. It feels like Gohan is headed towards that creature's pod. I can't let him face it all by himself. I will go find Gohan and help him take down Majin Buu." said Piccolo.
"I should be going. Not to steal your confidence. But I'm a lot stronger than you Piccolo." suggested Eighteen.
"No, this is something I have to do. But we all fail then you're the only left to protect earth. You should stay here and keep everyone safe." recommended Piccolo.
"Thoughtful of you Piccolo. Very well, just don't die." replied Eighteen.
Piccolo walks towards the edge of the lookout but before setting off he looks back at Eighteen, "Oh and one more thing. If we don't make it back. Ask Bulma to gather the dragon balls and wish us back. Like I said, this could get ugly. I can't promise I will come back from this one." he requested.
"Okay, be careful out there." replied Eighteen.
"Thanks, but I plan to live." said Piccolo with confidence.
Goten and Trunks were present at the lookout. Since they got disqualified they decided to come back to eat. Overheating Piccolo's conversation interested them. So they decide to follow him to the battlefield because they are curious to see their dads and Majin Buu.
Back at Buu's ball, Supreme Kai and Gohan are ready to fight. But then, Babidi checks the Power Meter, and sees Majin Buu at full power. Majin Buu will finally be resurrected. Babidi experiences joy and delight to an extreme degree. The Sealed Ball starts erupting. Gohan promises he will not stand aside like he did against Cell. He fires a Kamehameha at the cocoon, hoping to destroy the evil energy within it. After the first wave, he sends another, and then another. The steam erupting from the cocoon stops, and it opens. But it appears that nothing came out.
"What! Nothing! Where's Majin Buu!" asked the horrified Babidi.
Joy fills Supreme Kai's face, "Hahahaha, all your efforts for nothing! You made a fatal mistake Babidi! Just like your father! Fooled by overconfidence! Underestimated your opponents! And so this earthling has destroyed your sacred Majin Buu! Years of captivity in that shell must have made him defenseless! Now the story of Majin Buu finally comes to an end!" he said with a passionate voice.
"No! It can't be!" replied Babidi, so shocked that he started crying.
Supreme Kai continued to criticize Babidi, "To think I had seen the great wizard of evil brought to tears. Hahaha!" he said, mocking the wizard.
"Well, galactic domination may be out of the picture. But I can at least get rid of that annoying Kai!" said Babidi, still in tears.
"Alright Gohan, let's work together and stop Babidi once and for all! He doesn't stand a chance against both of us. I hope you realize the significance of this day Gohan!" cheerfully said Supreme Kai.
Gohan could feel deception in the air, "No Supreme Kai. We're not!" he said in a concerned voice.
Only Gohan knew the disastrous truth, something had indeed come out of that cocoon, and it was accumulating in the sky. The steam morphs into a pink fat rubbery type creature, Majin Buu. Though his appearance was rather odd. Gohan didn't take Majin Buu completely seriously.
"So what's the deal Supreme Kai? Is this the creature you're so afraid of?" asked Gohan.
"Yes, that's Bibidi's sick creation without a doubt. I could never forget that disgusting creature's face." replied Supreme Kai with a disgusted look.
Babidi started laughing, "Hahaha, so my plan worked after all. And judging by how scared you appear to be, I'm assuming that's Majin Buu." he said with delight.
Buu starts doing stretches, getting used to the open space.
"Strange, the way you made it sound, I thought he'd be much larger." stated Gohan.
"There has been no mistake! Majin Buu has always looked this way! We must retreat at once!" said the scared Kai.
"I'm not so sure about that. You may have been right about him weakening from his years in captivity. He's obviously tough, But I don't think he's unbeatable." said Gohan.
"What! But don't you sense his power?" asked Supreme Kai.
"Yes, but I'm also well aware of what I can do," said Gohan.
A voice is heard from behind, "GOHAN!" It's Piccolo, who just arrived at the battle.
"Piccolo!" said Gohan in a happy voice.
Piccolo lands next to Gohan and Supreme Kai.
"Of all the people in this battle, I wasn't expecting you," said Gohan.
"I know, I wasn't expecting myself." replied Piccolo as he took off his weighted training clothes.
"Well I'm glad you're here Piccolo. It's nice to see someone who isn't an enemy." happily said Gohan.
"You shouldn't have come, Piccolo. You'll be another one of Buu's victims." said Supreme Kai.
"Maybe so, but I'd rather go out fighting than running away like a coward." replied Piccolo.
Watching Majin Buu's playful, childlike behavior was most surprising to Piccolo. Buu didn't seem intimidating at all. He does a few backflips, getting used to being out of his ball. Then he starts clapping afterwards. Even Babidi found Buu's behavior strange. But this didn't stop him from controlling Buu.
"Look at my face Buu. I'm the son of Bibidi, your creator!" said Babidi pointing at his face. "You can just call me master, that would be preferred."
Buu turns away from Babidi, completely ignoring him.
"Hey! What's the meaning of this! I am your master and you will obey!" commanded Babidi.
After a minute, Buu turns around and makes a funny face at Babidi while shouting "BUU!" Babidi falls down gasping for air.
"This is Majin Buu? I guess Babidi made a real mess out of reviving him. He's acting like an infant." said Piccolo, dumbfounded by Buu's childlike behavior.
"No, Babidi did nothing wrong! As I explained to Gohan earlier, Majin Buu has always looked this way!" said Supreme Kai, still disgusted.
"I suppose, but let's see if he's really as strong as you say he is." replied Piccolo, stepping forward and provoking Majin Buu, "Hey! Majin Buu! Come fight us you coward!"
Majin Buu didn't take kindly to Piccolo's words. Steam releases steam from his body. This usually means he's mad. Buu walked up to Piccolo still releasing steam; his pink skin turned a lightish red color as his anger built up.
Piccolo continues to taunt the creature, trying to get him to reveal his real power, "What? Do you have a problem with something I said?" he sarcastically asked.
(Note: Fat Majin Buu gets extremely angry whenever someone makes fun of him or criticises his appearance. This is mainly due to the repressed Evil Buu inside his body. The goodness of Supreme Kai's master (Daikaioh) that Buu absorbed suppressed Majin Buu's evil intent deep within himself, only through intense anger is his real self shown.)
Enraged with Piccolo's comments Buu punches Piccolo in his eyes, gouging them. This immobilized Piccolo to the point where he could hardly defend himself. Buu kicks him hard in the back, sending him bouncing and crashing into a mountain. In that brief second Gohan felt Buu's true power.
Supreme Kai, Gohan, and even Babidi were shocked at Majin Buu's power.
"Piccolo! Damn! I guess Supreme Kai wasn't joking." said Gohan in his mind. "His power...it's like he reached into a well of energy that never ends."
That one kick had so much power that it interrupted the fight between Goku & Vegeta. Majin Vegeta is about to slam Goku in the face, "Vegeta wait!" shouted Goku with his hand out. Vegeta stopped hearing Goku out. "I just felt a tremendous surge of energy. While we've been fighting, that Buu creature must have been hatched." he said in a slightly fatigued and concerned voice.
Vegeta starts laughing in an extremely arrogant manner, "Hahahaha! There's nothing to worry about Kakarot. This Majin Buu has been revealed as a weakling. At least by the measuring bar you, Gohan, that android, and myself have set. Is it too hard to understand? The saiyan race has evolved since that creature was released. Think about what the Supreme Kai said. He's been constantly surprised by our power. On Babidi's ship we conquered what was supposed to be the strongest fighters in the universe, and we barely broke a sweat! Open your eyes Kakarot, we saiyans have taken a ruling place in the universe that even our greatest overseer couldn't predict. Majin Buu may have ruled in his time, but now he's completely outclassed." he stated.
"You're wrong, I can sense something deeper inside him." replied Goku.
"Enough with your feelings! You're just stalling because you know I'm going to beat you!" shouted the arrogant Vegeta.
"No Vegeta! I know you can sense the same thing. You're just too proud to admit it." replied Goku calling out the saiyan prince.
Vegeta didn't want to hear it. He flew at Goku with a high speed punch. Goku blocks it, locking their hands together, "We don't have any time for this now Vegeta! We're the ones who let Buu out! It's because of us!" reasoned Goku.
"Majin Buu is nothing but a joke. You are my only concern. Now stop talking and fight me!" replied Vegeta arrogantly.
"Everyone on earth will be killed! You hear me! Bulma! Trunks! Everyone!" reasoned Goku.
"SHUT UP!" violently shouted Vegeta punching Goku in the face rapidly, "I sold my soul to Babidi! I keep no loyalties. I am a Saiyan that relies on strength alone! They're nothing to me!"
"Liar! I don't buy it!" screamed Goku as he punched Vegeta hard in the face, knocking him to the ground, "Talk all you want Vegeta. But you better convince yourself of it first."
Vegeta stands up and spits blood, "Fine, you win. Our battle is postponed. I want you at your best when we fight, and you're obviously too distracted by this ridiculous Buu creature." he said in a persuasive voice.
Vegeta was trying to deceive Goku, "Well don't just stand there, get out those senzu beans. We'll need to be at full power when we face him." he said in a very convincing voice.
Goku smiles, dropping his guard completely, "Alright, with all of us working together; I'm sure we can beat that monster." he said, rummaging through his bag of senzu beans fastened to his waistband.
Vegeta uses this distraction to sucker punch Goku from behind, knocking him out cold, reverting into his normal state, "So Kakarot, even you can prove helpless when you drop your guard." he said, picking up a bean and eating it afterwards.
Vegeta was restored to full power. Realizing that Buu's resurrection was his fault, he decides to make the right and noble decision by fighting Buu alone.
Babidi praises Majin Buu for his earlier performance, "Buu...you're fantastic! Did you see the way he bounced after you kicked him? I think you may have actually killed him!" he said in a very happy voice, "Your revival was a complete success. Now we mustn't waste a single second. You must obey my every command. With you as my tool, the entire universe will crumble at my feet."
Buu makes another funny face at Babidi, not taking him seriously at all. This angers Babidi to the point of threatening Buu if he doesn't obey, "Do you think it's wise to disobey me? I have studied all my father's incantations. I can put you back in that ball with a simple praise if you like." he said, trying to gain control of Buu.
This caught Buu's attention immediately and made him submit, bowing to Babidi, "You master, you master." he says, agreeing to obey him entirely.
Overhearing this gives Gohan an idea, "Supreme Kai, Buu's only acting to obey because he's afraid of being sealed up. If we can take out Babidi, there won't be anyone commanding Buu, and maybe we can control him." he suggested.
"No, we must not harm Babidi. As much as I hate to admit it, Babidi is indeed the only living being who knows how to seal Buu back in his ball. Without him we'd be doomed. Our only chance is to wait until Babidi can no longer control Majin Buu; to the point where he will be forced to seal him up again. That will be the time to strike. Unfortunately, we will most likely not be the ones to make that decision, because it looks like we won't be leaving this battle alive. I'm sorry Gohan. This wasn't the way it was supposed to happen. I was confident I could stop Babidi before Buu's revival. If only I had watched this part of the universe more closely and seen that there were fighters like you and Goku who's power far exceeds my own. Then the method might have worked." explained Supreme Kai feeling foolish.
"It's not your fault Supreme Kai. We should have listened to you. I blame myself for not taking you seriously." replied Gohan.
"Well, it doesn't really matter much at this point. You and I will not be alive for much longer. It's up to Goku, Vegeta, and Eighteen to come up with a plan. The fate of the entire universe rests in their hands now." said the disappointed Kai.
Babidi points to Supreme Kai and Gohan, giving Majin Buu his first order, "Your attention please, here's my first command for Majin Buu, kill those two pests over there!"
In a desperate attempt to live, Gohan grabs Supreme Kai and flees to the air. Majin Buu pauses, and erupts out from a black smoke cloud, flying right behind Gohan, however the latter turns around, seeing nobody. Then when Gohan looks forward again, Majin Buu is blocking the way. With Gohan stunned at Buu's unimaginable capabilities, Majin Buu screams "YOU DROP DEAD!" and smashes Gohan on the head with his fist. Gohan falls to the ground unconscious.
Majin Buu's next victim is the Supreme Kai, who tries to attack Buu with a ki blast, but he hardly even puts a scratch on him. Buu smashes his face like a sandwich, then knocks him down to the ground. Just like that, Buu knocked out Piccolo, Gohan, and Supreme Kai in minutes.
Babidi was glorified at the sight of Buu's carnage, "Hahahaha! Buu you are a beauty! I can't get enough of this wonderful sight of agony!" he said, cheering on his father's creation.
Buu attempts to finish the Supreme Kai with a ki blast. But Gohan reveals that he isn't ready to quit and kicks Buu out of the way, "Come on! Let's get out of here Supreme Kai!" he said, offering his hand out.
Unfortunately there was no time, Buu gets angry, firing a vaporizing blast that sends Gohan flying far away, injuring him badly. The Supreme Kai uses what little power he has left to activate his Invisible Eye Blast to destroy Buu's attack, saving at the late minute Gohan, who lands in the Southwest Forest. Then Supreme Kai just sinks his head into the dirt lifeless.
Babidi congratulates Buu's onslaught, "Excellent work Buu! Now finish off the Kai for me." he ordered.
Majin Buu pats his stomach, " Buu hungry, me eat him now." he replied.
Babidi responds with an evil laugh, "Hahahaha! Yes, a glorious ending for the Supreme Kai!"
Goten and Trunks finally arrive at the battle site. They discover the injured Piccolo who lies lifeless in some rubble. The boys mischievous behavior causes them to poke Piccolo, seeing if he's still alive. He twitches, slowly clinging to life. The boys get scared when Piccolo starts to get up.
"Ahh! Piccolo it's a ghost!" shouted Goten in a slightly afraid voice.
"Nah, ghosts aren't real Goten." replied Trunks.
Piccolo stood up looking down at the boys, "You two shouldn't be here. It's too dangerous. You should go back to the lookout where it's safe." he said, upset with them.
"No way, we came to see the Buu monster." replied Goten.
"The only thing we're gonna be seeing is death if you two don't keep quiet. If we suppress our power and stay down, we won't be detected. The only thing we can hope for now is for Goku to appear. But for some reason I can't sense him or Gohan anymore." replied a worrisome Piccolo.
"Oh no, that means, he's dead." replied Goten as tears came to his eyes.
"I'm afraid so Goten. It hurts I know, but the best way to help Gohan is to stay put for now. Rushing in to fight Buu will only get us killed." replied Piccolo.
Goten tries to stay tough at the loss of his brother. It was very difficult not to attack Buu. But he knew Piccolo was right. The boys and Piccolo lay down on the ground watching Babidi and Majin Buu from afar. They could sense Majin Buu's evil energy.
Buu contemplates on what to turn the Supreme Kai into, chocolate or jelly, but he's abruptly interrupted by the destruction of Babidi's spaceship.
"What! My spaceship! It's been completely destroyed!" shouted Babidi in disbelief and confusion.
Babidi is distraught that his spaceship was destroyed and orders Buu to investigate, "Buu! I want you to find out who did this! Who's ever responsible will pay dearly!" he said, very upset.
Buu was just about to search when Majin Vegeta made himself present through the smoke left over by the explosion.
"It's Vegeta, what are you doing here?" asked Babidi, confused by his presence.
Vegeta smiles, "Hahaha, destroying your ship was a little messy. But it was the quickest way to get the job done." he replied.
Babidi was very confused, "What? It was you, but why? I never gave you an order to destroy my ship! Now how the hell am I supposed to get off this wretched planet!" he shouted, still angry.
"You fool, I don't take orders from anyone. I've come to stop Majin Buu, and I'm guessing that disgusting creature standing next to you is Majin Buu." assumed Vegeta.
The sight of his father brought joy to Trunks' face, "Dad!" he shouted in a happy voice.
Buu did not take kindly to being called ugly. His face turned angry, blowing steam out the top of his head, "Majin...Buu...Mad!" he shouted, raising his arms to the sky in anger.
"Buu, I order you to teach Vegeta a lesson! Teach him what happens to those who disobey me!" commanded Babidi in an angry, commanding voice.
Majin Vegeta briefly catches a glimpse of Goku in Buu's place. He briefly reminisces about Goku's nobility in every major threat to Earth. He finally gives up the grudge he holds against Goku and promises him that he will save the planet, even if he dies, "Why is it that Kakarot haunts me so? Is it because he's always been one step ahead of me? Always succeeded where I have failed? Noble Kakarot! Always saving the day! Well no more! After all we've been through, it's finally my turn! I'll settle this so we can both rest in peace. Kakarot, when you wake up, this will all be over. I may be gone, but the planet will be safe. I'll stake my life on it." he said with honor.
Majin Vegeta powers up immensely, "Okay Buu your time has come! And you too Babidi! We end this here!" he shouts as he begins to attack Buu with brutal hits.
Buu took massive punches and kicks that greatly injured his body. Majin Vegeta continues his physical assault on Buu, seemingly pummeling him in a one sided fight that left Buu skidding across the ground lifeless. However thanks to Buu's Regeneration all of his damage is undone just as quickly as it was inflicted.
Vegeta powers up and uses his Final Impact that blows a hole right through Buu, but once again fails to inflict any lasting damage, regenerating immediately. It was a hopeless battle. Buu now grows angry, using the Angry Explosion attack, with sheer power, leaving a massive crater in the ground and injuring Vegeta who was caught within the explosion.
Vegeta slowly gets up, dripping blood, "Damn that Majin Buu." he said in an injured voice. "How can I beat him if he regenerates after every attack? He's got to have some kind of weakness. If this thing can be given life, it can also be taken away." he said.
Babidi laughs at Vegeta's efforts, "Hahaha, that fool thought he was so tough. But he's nothing compared to Majin Buu. Too bad he had to go and disobey me. He would have made such a fine subordinate." he said, removing his barrier that protected him from the explosion.
Buu pulls off a piece of his body mass and uses it to ensnare Vegeta, rendering him unable to overcome. Unable to defend himself, Buu plays around with his victim, beating him mercilessly with rapid melee attacks to his face. Vegeta's power begins decreasing with each blow. Angered to see his father tortured by Majin Buu, Trunks powers up to super saiyan and rushes to his father's aid. Goten did the same and was about to follow him when Piccolo prevented it by grabbing his arm, "No Goten! Don't go down there! You'll just become another one of Buu's victims!" he said.
"Let me go! Trunks needs my help!" Goten shouted back ignoring Piccolo's concern.
Goten's urge to help his friend was just too great for Piccolo to keep hold. Goten freed himself and rushed in to help his best friend.
Trunks kicks Majin Buu away with a swift flying kick to the face. He and Goten free Vegeta from Buu's binds. Vegeta appears lifeless. Trunks shakes his father trying to wake him up. Tears form in his eyes as he fears his father may be dead.
"Is he alive?" asked Goten.
"Of course he is!" loudly replied Trunks, snapping at Goten for having doubt. "My dad is the toughest guy in the whole world!"
"Yeah but he got hurt real bad." said Goten with concern in his voice.
"Hey Goten!.. Clean out your ears and listen!" aggressively replied Trunks. "My mom told me that my dad used to be the prince of every single saiyan."
"A prince?" asked Goten.
"That's right Goten! A prince; and he's not going to lose to some stupid Buu monster!" replied Trunks.
Vegeta wakes up slowly, welcoming his son and Goten. Yet still angry he got beaten up by Buu.
Babidi mocks Vegeta, "Ah! So he's alive. That fool, it would have been a lot less painful for him if he just rolled over and died." he says laughing afterwards. But his laughing is interrupted when Piccolo appears behind him.
"That's not gonna happen. What you and that monster have done is unforgivable!" said Piccolo, horrified at Babidi's sick ambition.
Babidi turns around, "Hahaha, you better watch who you're talking to or I'll order Buu to destroy you." he threatened.
"Yeah, why don't you call him up here. I'm sure he would love to see you writhing in agony like the monster you are." insulted Piccolo.
"What, how dare you! You're going to regret every word of that!" warned Babidi. He anticipated Piccolo would attack so he threw up a barrier, "There's no way that you're going to get in here."
Piccolo pushes his hand against the barrier to destroy it. Babidi tried to reason with Piccolo, warning him that he's making a huge mistake as he is the only one that can seal Majin Buu back up. But his warning was ignored as Piccolo destroyed the barrier, slicing Babidi in half at the same time. His dismembered body fell to the ground lifeless, but still alive.
However the threat was not over. Majin Buu was still ready for more. Seeing as how Buu seems to be nearly invincible to just about any attack, Vegeta decides to make the most noble decision he's ever made. He looks down at his son, "Trunks, listen, you need to take good care of your mother for me." he said in a noble voice.
Trunks was completely baffled by his father's words, "Take care of mom?" he asked, still confused. "Why would you say that? Dad? Why do you want me to take care of mom? Are you going somewhere?"
"I want you two to get far away from here." ordered Vegeta. "As for Buu, I'll fight him alone."
"What? No, we fight together! There's no way he can stop all of us! You've got to let us help you!" rejected Trunks.
"Trunks, you are my only son and yet I haven't held you once since you were a baby have I?" asked the noble Vegeta.
Vegeta walks over to his son, and in a moment of silence, hugs his son for the first time. Trunks was surprised while embarrassed at the same time. Goten watches this emotional moment.
"You've made me very proud my son." said Vegeta, looking down at Trunks smiling.
Then with a quick chop to his neck, Vegeta knocks him out cold. Goten starts freaking out asking Vegeta why he would do such a horrible thing. But his rash yelling is quickly put to an end when Vegeta also knocks Goten out with a light punch to the stomach.
Piccolo arrived watching what happened, "Vegeta, I think I understand you." he said with honor. "And one day, so will Trunks."
The sounds of Majin Buu are quickly brought to their attention. There wasn't much time before he returned ready for round two with Vegeta.
"Take the two boys and get as far away from here as possible; Go now." requested Vegeta.
"Of course." replied Piccolo picking up Goten and Trunks. Holding them tightly in each arm.
Just before Piccolo was about to leave, he turned to Vegeta, "You'll die, you know that?" he said.
"There is one thing I'd like to know before you leave... Tell me, will I get to keep my body like Kakarot?" asked Vegeta.
"I'm not going to lie to you Vegeta, although the answer may be difficult to hear… This is the truth...Goku devoted his life to protecting the lives of others; because of his selflessness...he was allowed to keep his body and travel to King Kai's planet. You on the other hand have spent your life in pursuit of your own selfish desires, you've caused too much pain, and killed too many innocent people. When you die...you will not receive the same reward." explained Piccolo.
This was difficult for Vegeta to hear, but he accepted his fate, "Hmph, Oh well, so be it...that will be all. Get out of here and hurry!" replied Vegeta.
Piccolo quickly takes the boys and flies off, full speed in the opposite direction, knowing Vegeta was about to make the ultimate sacrifice.
By this time Buu made it back to Vegeta, insulting him for calling him ugly and attacking him.
Vegeta declares one last thing before making the ultimate sacrifice. He takes a vow of silence knowing that he does this for his friends and family, "Trunks, Bulma, I do this for you. And yes, even for you Kakarot." he said in his final thoughts.
Majin Vegeta unleashes his full power, killing himself, and vanishing in an aura of light. Majin Buu is blown to bits as a result, insinuating that the monster was gone for good. For once in Vegeta's life, he thought of someone other than himself. One of the earth's greatest warriors has given his life for the sake of his loved ones. His name was Vegeta, a proud Saiyan Prince.
