Been a long time since my last post, Uni kept me fairly busy this year but I'm on holiday and looking forward to pumping out more chapters. Also, I'm going to be changing up how long my chapters are so that they are easier to read and so I can release more often. Anyways I hope you enjoy this chapter and look forward to the next one!.
I don't own Dragon Ball just a fan writing a simple story on a series I enjoy.
With a tense gulp, Grimoire watched as Vegeta and Android 18 began to fight the blonde beauty taking the initiative rushing towards Vegeta, pushing him back with a flurry of blows. The power of these androids clearly surpassed Gero and Android 20, whereas Vegeta could handle them with some effort, it appeared it was taking the prince all his strength to battle 18. Vegeta managed to get a hold of the Android's arm before hurling into the cliff face, her body smashing through the rock as if it were cardboard seemingly no less for wear. The crash scared the nearby birds, including the one the large Android had been looking near Grimoire, the androids to Grimoire surprise looked sad. For a supposedly emotionless entity, it caught on quick to express them. Regardless he needed to be ready to get Vegeta away from the androids.
It's doubtful that the other two wouldn't interfere if Vegeta turned out to get the upper hand in the fight. "Is that all you got little man!?" 18 yelled hair waving wildly. "For your sake, it better not be!" Vegeta growled before rushing a droid exchanging more blows before he landed a strong punch to her face sending her flying off once more. Grimoire kept an eye of the two androids though it was difficult since the large Android would not avert his gaze away even when the bird left, luckily he could hear the other male Android. "Vegeta's stronger than detailed in Gero's records, even so, could he beat sis...doubtful," 17 said with smirk Grimoire feeling increasingly anxious. 18 recovered her balance Vegeta smiling at his opponent "For metal scrap, you move pretty well, If you give up I promise to make you into something useful, perhaps a toaster?" he said chuckling while 18 brushed some of her hair with her hand before she smiled back then flew off away from the prince who hastily followed after her.
"Idiot, why did he follow her alone!" Grimoire cursed in his mind wanting to go after the two immediately; however, with the two androids still present, it'd be suicide to reveal himself now to help. "Huh, so he just rushed after 18, straight into her trap Vegeta may not be as entertaining than I thought." 17 stated Grimoire biting his tongue, "Vegeta..." 17 turned to 16 "Well, I'm sure my sister will win, what do you think big guys?" 16 didn't respond, 17 shrugged, and stood with his companion looking in the direction his sister had flown off to. Taking the opportunity to chase after Vegeta Grimoire wasted no effort moving at full speed after his comrade taking a route that left distance between him and the androids. As Grimoire left the area as a line of lightning, 17 chuckled. "Well, It seems Vegeta's friend has an interesting ability, I don't have data on him either, so I'm curious to see what he can do if he decides to fight 18" 17 pondered waiting patiently to see the result of his sisters battle.
Meanwhile, Vegeta was hurling energy blasts as Android 18, who avoided every blast with ease, Vegeta grew more irritated each time fueling his reckless anger. 18 smirked as she continued avoiding Vegeta's blasts. "That's right, Vegeta, keep trying to hit me. It will only lead to your defeat in the end," she thought to increase her speed leading Vegeta along with her plan. The other Z-fighters were rushing through the sky heading in the direction of Vegeta, Grimoire, and the Androids" Come on guys, we have to reach Grimoire and Vegeta before they reach the androids, Grimoire's got a good head, but Vegeta could put both in danger!" Krillin yelled as everyone did their best to move faster.
Trunks still felt frustrated at the recklessness of his father; in his timeline, his dad had died before he could from any real memories of him. His whole life, he'd wanted to meet his dad, the one his mother had spoken so highly of, but the man he met was far from his expectations. Brash, arrogant, and reckless Vegeta was nothing like a father; he'd didn't even care when his mother and his young self from this timeline were in danger. However, his frustrations weren't significant right now. If they didn't catch up to Grimoire and Vegeta, the two would be slaughtered at the hands of the androids. His biggest concern right now is trying to make the best choices to have everyone make it in one peace, and the, the new Android was a big wild card in this mess Trunks knew nothing about him making it impossible to judge how strong the large Android is compared to his peers.
He sensed a power rushing towards looing behind him to see the female Sayain Caulli approaching quickly. Caulli arrived next to Krillin looking around the group noticing the missing members "Where's Grimoire and Vegeta?" she asked Krillin, pursing his lips. "Grimoire went to follow Vegeta after he took off after the androids." Caulli's eyes widened. "The other androids were released?" Krillin closed his eyes, nodding. "Yeah, we were too late to stop Gero from activating them, worst yet they killed Gero and are off doing their own thing." Caulli gritted her teeth she had been told how ruthless the Androids were but to turn on their own maker, this was bad, and what's worse she knew how bad Vegeta's temper was if they toyed with him he'd do something foolish and drag Grimoire into danger with him. There was no time to lose. "We gotta hurry, knowing Vegeta something could happen, and I don't want Grimoire being put into more danger!"
Flying over a busy road, 18 landed on top of a truck followed by Vegeta. "What's wrong running out of juice android?" he sneered, but 18 did not react to his words Vegeta rushing at her with a volley of punches that she efficiently managed to deflect. Yet, Vegeta managed to land a solid blow sending the android flying into a car, causing it to swerve into the cliffside exploding. 18 left the explosion no worse for flying high when Vegeta rushed her once more making another car crash, without a care for the lives he was putting to harm the prince continued to fight the Android who was just toying with him not throwing a punch back. Vegeta continued recklessly attacking 18 destroying more vehicles in the process as the Android laughed at his attempts to hurt her and kept flying away.
Following from behind in a streak of lighting, Grimoire kept to the clifftop near the road pursuing the two. Grimoire wanted to help the people, but getting in the way of Vegeta's battle would do him no good, his blood boiled at the prince's disregard for the lives of the people of earth. Yet he was sure of one thing in this confrontation,18 was purposely not fighting back to rile Vegeta and make him reckless in his attacks making him blindly follow the woman like a dog. The other issue was that they were moving in a circle right back to the different androids position. Grimoire cursed his rashness confident he had now exposed himself to the androids by following Vegeta.
This was too risky he needed to get Vegeta and get away from the androids the prince's pride be damned. Vegeta and the Android landed back near where this fight began "So, how'd you like the ride Vegeta?" 18 asked her mouth raised in a smirk, Vegeta wore a deep frown his brow twitching in frustration. "I've had enough of your games android that will be the last time you avoid me." Vegeta declared as the truck from earlier arrived stopping behind 18, a man popped his head out "Hey what are you guys doing standing on the road move out of the way!" he yelled everyone ignoring him as Vegeta raised his hand as Grimoire made it to the scene "Any last words android before I turn you to scrap?" Vegeta boasted 18, still smirking brushing her hair back. "Take your best shot," she replied.
Grimoire watched as Vegeta fired his blast towards the truck, the man going pale as the blast rushed towards the android "Vegeta no!" Grimoire cried rushing at full speed, the world moving at a sluggish pace as the frost demon, so the Android swiftly jump away from Vegeta's blast. He needed to be quick if he blocked the attacked he'd just be wasting energy, moving the to the door with the driver who seemed motionless to Grimoire he pulled him out of the truck as the blast came into contact blowing it up in a massive bloom of smoke. Grimoire laid down the man. "You alright?" he asked, concerned about the man's well being, but the man looked at the frost demon and screamed before running away.
"Wait!" Grimoire yelled, but the man just kept running Grimoire sighed before his face guard covered his face and turned to Vegeta who glared at the Forst demon, 18 landed behind Vegeta "How poor your aim was a little off" she snarked at the prince who lowered his hand and turned to her. "You may be fast android, but that speed won't save for much longer," Vegeta declared 18, smiling, "Oh, don't worry, Vegeta. I don't intend to run form you any longer." Grimoire hands were trembling a little as he saw the other two androids staring at the fight "Vegeta we need to leave now we're in a bad spot!" he cried, but the prince didn't acknowledge him "Vegeta come to your senses she's been playing with you this entire time, You can't win Vegeta!" Grimoire screamed Vegeta paying him no mind still.
18 briefly looked towards Grimoire "Your friend's right, I'm a lot stronger than you" she said Vegeta smiling "I doubt it, your so weak I won't have to break a sweat" he replied 18 narrowing her eyes "Just so you know I've been going easy on you, I'm aware how easily you flesh and bones type break" she remarked sinisterly. Vegeta scoffed, "Don't do me any favors because you won't see me being merciful." he said back 18 getting into a stance. "Very well then," she answered before she instantly head-butted Vegeta faster than he could react, knocking the Saiyan back. Grimoire watched horrified as Vegeta's forehead began to bleed the prince face twitching in pain. "Vegeta, we need to leave Now!" Grimoire demanded from the prince, but Vegeta rushed forward to 18, the Android landing a swift but devasting kick into Vegeta's stomach. Coughing up blood, the prince began to fall, but 18 placed her finger on his chin. "Well, Vegeta, I'm curious what is it like to fell this kind of pain" she inquired before slapping Vegeta into the cliffside.
"Vegeta!" Grimoire shouted dumbfounded at the strength of the Android Vegeta's Super Saiyan had been able to handle the previous Android with relative ease. However, that power seemed to make no difference against these Androids, and if a super Saiyan stood no chance, was it really possible for Goku to beat them. Legs shaking in fear Grimoire cursed his cowardice; he was a guard to one of the evilest tyrants in the galaxy, yet the androids made him feel fear like nothing he'd ever felt before. "Grimoire, we're here!" screamed the familiar voice of Caulli as the z-fighters arrived on the scene, Trunks looking at the hole in the cliffside "Vegeta are you alright!" he yelled as the shuffling could be heard from the hole "Of course I am!" Vegeta replied, walking out with a few more cuts and bruises on his body. "Why are you here? I told all of you that I don't need your help!" Vegeta declared 18 still trained on Vegeta as everyone stood tense near the Android.
Tien turned, seeing Android 17 walking towards the group. "We got problem another Android is walking towards our flank!" he yelled to everyone, some turning to see the young man casually approaching them. "We need to leave now, once Goku has recovered then can we hope to stand a chance!" Trunks shouted to Vegeta, the prince glaring at his son, "What's wrong with you? I have no intention to retreat like a coward; leave if you wish I'm staying to fight!". 18 smiled "You should listen to your friend, he's the one who has to clean you up when you're a mess." she threatened Vegeta smiling back "After we've just started to get o know each other, I don't need help I fight alone" Vegeta stated everyone turning to the Saiyan. "I don't need any assistance in defeating you, especially not from the earthlings, the Namek, Frost Demon, Saiyan, and especially Kakarot." Vegeta boasted. Grimoire clenched his fists angrily as Vegeta continued his rambling. "I'm the strongest Saiyan to ever live. I fear no one, especially not this Android," Vegeta remarked as clapping was heard behind the group as Android 17 approached the group.
"Bravo, I can see it now you really a prince with a royal bloodline" 17 commented Vegeta spitting out blood while the others remained still. "Don't interfere with Android. I'll get to you later." Vegeta declared Grimoire taking a step forward. "Enough! Vegeta are you cra-" Grimoire was interrupted as 17 shot a blast in the air " Now hold on, I don't want to rob the prince of his chance to show his strength against 18, so I'll tell you all what I propose." 17 crossed his arm, grinning as the others nervously waited to hear his conditions. "I promise to leave your fight with 18 alone Vegeta, however..." 17 looked at the others "If anyone here interferes I will be forced to step in, how's that sound?" 17 asked the prince. Caulli felt her body getting stiff at the tension of the situation, not believing the android. "If he thinks that we just gonna stand by, he has another thing coming!" she thought, ready to engage against the other android.
Vegeta chuckled "You don't have to worry about this lot, they are all cowards who lack the proper will to fight," he replied, everyone turning to him with looks of irritation and frustration. "No! he can't be seriously accepting this deal!" Caulli couldn't believe what she was hearing, was Vegeta this unwilling to compromise his pride for survival?. 17 looked to Vegeta "so you accept?" he asked Vegeta cracking his neck "Yes, I accept your deal now let's get on with it!" he yelled 18 nodding in agreement. "Very well, let's continue then," she responded as she rushed Vegeta hitting him in the chest, sending him flying to the cliff face followed quickly by 18. Vegeta landed on the cliff face rushing head-on into the Android head-butting her in the stomach before following with a heavy two-handed slam into the top of the cliff, 18 shook her head looking no less for wear before Vegeta fired a blast of energy towards the android engulfing her in an explosion. While this happened, Grimoire walked next to Caulli standing behind the Saiayness, his attention partially focused on Vegeta's fight but primarily on the black-haired android before the group.
17 watched the battle unfold as 18 stood in the crater left from the blast, her hair was disheveled, and her clothing was pretty severely torn from the explosion, her jacket hanging from one arm and her stocking ad sleeves having several tearings. However, aside from her attire, she appeared unfazed by the attacks. " How are you holding up, you're looking pretty ruffled?" Vegeta asked mockingly as he landed in front of 18 who was taking off her ruined jacket "Yeah well looks aren't everything, I'm impressed you pretty good even for a Saiyan" she replied Vegeta smiling "Of course you will never find anyone who has trained so diligently as I've worked excruciatingly hard to achieve my current power". The android brushed her hair with her hand again behind her ear "You fight well for someone so small, how sad to work so hard for so little in return" 18 commented Vegeta growling as he charged up even more power "Sad for you!" he cried out before rushing towards her going for a full offensive against 18.
From the road below, some of the others were cheering on fro Vegeta as he launched his assault, some like Caulli and Trunks watched with anxious looks concerned for Vegeta not sure if victory was possible for the prideful Saiyan.