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Everyone watched on as the prince launched a vicious assault against the android breaking apart the cliff edge they clashed on. The attacks kicked up dust that formed a cloud that blocked the group's vision of the fight. "Vegeta's really laying it to the android!" Krillin cried out as the dust clouds grew larger the sounds of punches and kick raging from within. "Go get her, Vegeta!" Tien shouted as everyone had their eyes glued to the fight. Except, for Grimoire who had his eyes honed on Android 17, who looked at the Triclops smiling, then looking at Grimoire.
They stared at each other for a few seconds, the smile never leaving 17's face before he turned his attention back to the fight. Grimoire felt anxious about their situation; the android so far had not made any moves, but he wouldn't take him for his word. Looking back to the dust cloud, Grimoire went tense; seeing Vegeta's current condition, he had little confidence Vegeta could win. The prince was going all-in, but it still seemed that 18 was not suffering from any fatigue; if they really do have unlimited energy, Vegeta will lose it's only a matter of time.
Trunks watched on amazed at the strength of his father, never believing that he could take on an android one on one, his fear was temporarily replaced with awe and pride at the ability of his father. Piccolo then suddenly piped up "He's done for, Vegeta can't win!" he stated the entire group running t him Grimoire nodding in agreement. "What?" Caulli asked both confused and scared, looking to either of them to explain, "Look closely at the fight, the android is only blocking Vegeta's attacks, she's biding her time letting Vegeta burn himself out before she strikes." Grimoire explained to the group.
On cue, Vegeta forward advance went in reverse as he began to slowly be pushed back "Every blow takes its toll, Vegeta getting weaker while the android doesn't tire." Piccolo added Caulli and Trunks, turning their attention back at Vegeta, horrified seeing the outcome play before their eyes.
Vegeta had his balance thrown off when 18 swiped at his feet, the prince managing to regain his balance and avoid the kick, but now the android knew Vegeta was running low. Soon the tables were turned as 18 went on the offensive, and Vegeta was left barely able to dodge her attacks taking a few heavy punches: It wasn't looking suitable for the prince. Trunks were shaking in horror as the tide of battle turned in the Android's favor "No stop!" he cried, afraid that he'd lose his father again, Grimoire looked at the young Saiyan while he felt sorry Grimoire also was fearful that him fetting emotional would make the kid reckless.
Soon Vegeta took a hard kick skidding a few feet away from the android taking a few heavy breaths before flying at full speed towards 18 for a hefty punch.
Effortlessly 18 caught Vegeta's fist and grabbed the other when he tried to punch her again, Vegeta struggled the moved his hands trapped by the undiminished strength of the Android. Smiling 18 threw her knee into Vegeta's chest, knocking the wind out of the Saiyan before punching him. Making Vegeta tumble back a few steps, everyone watched worried as Vegeta looked close to losing Krillin shaking scared and frustrated, sure Vegeta was a jerk but to just watch him get beaten like this was wrong. However, taking a glance at 17, he knew that if any of them tried, they'd all have to deal with the androids, and if Vegeta was having trouble, then they would not stand a chance.
"If only Goku were with us, he'd know what to do..." Krillin thought as Vegeta was sent flying to the ground atop the crumbled rock. Vegeta watched with wide, fearful eyes as 18 walked towards him. "Time to end this little game, don't you think, Vegeta?" she said, walking up to Vegeta." Vegeta glared at her gritting his teeth "She's been toying with me this whole time, the fight was never even a challenge for her!" the prince screamed in his mind outraged before blasting towards the android aiming to land a kick. Unfortunately, she swiftly leaped up before swinging her feet up, uppercutting the Vegeta, causing him to be dazed for a few moments.
They were long enough for 18 to rush towards the Vegeta, who turned to her in time to see her swing a powerful kick into his left arm, shattering the bones bending unnaturally. "NOO!" Trunks screamed as everyone looked aghast as Vegeta arm went limp the prince left in shock at the catastrophic damage he had taken, Grimoire looked to Trunks seeing the young man trembling in both fear and fury things were about to get worst. "FATHER!" Trunks yelled as he powered up and flew down straight towards 18 her bother 17 smile turned into the frown, Grimoire placed his shoulder on Caulli's shoulder, eyes glowing as lightning crackled out of them. "Be on guard, Caulli deals off" he said simply his grip tight on the Saiyaness shoulder as she watched with everyone as trunks swung his sword at the Android.
18 raised her arm, meeting trunks blade that upon contact shattered from the top, rendering the weapon useless. The sword that could slash Freiza into bit didn't even leave a scratch on the Android, Trunks just stared wide-eyed at his shattered blade unable to think as his mind was consumed by fear. On top of the cliff, 17 took a step forward intending to teach the Saiyan a lesson for breaking the deal, though 18 could easily handle them; he wasn't much for spoilsports who got in the way of their fun. Just as he was about to knock some sense into the Saiyan, he caught a glimpse of lightning, he reacted just in time to block a punch from the first demon who shot out bolts of lightning from his body his eyes glowing bright blue.
Immediately after his attack was blocked, Grimoire threw another punch at 17 face his speed, just slightly outpacing the android connecting with a hard impact to his cheek. 17 narrowed his eyes not seemingly hurt by the punch sending a kick towards the alien; however, out of nowhere, Caulli rushed in her elbow into his leg, knocking it away from Grimoire. "You're not hurting anyone anymore!" Caulli screamed as she powered up her and Grimoire, sending a barrage of attacks at 17.
Seeing their chance, everyone rushed after Trunks and Vegeta save for Krillin, who was taken aback by the rashness of his allies "Guys wait aren't you all being a tad too reckless!" he screamed. Still, his voice fell upon death ears as he stayed on the road, the only fighter not breaking the androids deal. Seeing the others comes towards her 18 slammed the still Trunks to the ground before Piccolo came upon her aiming for her head, she avoided the punch with ease, following up by slapping Piccolo in the facing sending him flying into the cliff wall rendering the Namkekian unconscious.
Tein tried in vain to avenge his friend, but 18 was too fast her hand clutching around his neck tightly choking the triclops, Tein gargled in pain trying to pry to androids hands off his windpipe, but soon the strength let his eyes falling unconscious. Watching on in shame, Vegeta glared at the Android as his rage pushed past his pain "Android!" he cried, flying towards arcing his leg toward his stomach 18 simply grabbed his foot, shaking her head. "Bad move Vegeta you should have left you allies out of our game," she said simply as Trunks flew straight for her the Android smiling looking to Vegeta. Catching on to her intentions, Vegeta turned his head to rapidly approaching Saiyan "Don't she's going to-" he yelled before 18 swung him like a bat slamming him into Trunks sending the both of them careening to the floor. As trunks laid on the ground, his eyes lost focused closing as he fell out of his transformation.
Meanwhile, Up above, Caulli and Grimoire were barely fairing any better. Grimoire, by using his ability to, it's the fullest maintaining an edge with his speed. However, his hits were not strong enough to make the Android stagger with any lasting damage. 17 threw a punch towards the frost demon that was caught by Caulli blocking with her arms Grimoire landing a heavy kick to the Androids side lightning coursing into his body from the attack, 17 grunted actually seemingly affected by the attack before kicking both of them away. The android face now wore a scowl "You two were pretty fun to play with, but now you're just annoying, the gloves come off now..." he said, raising his arms before rushing straight towards Caulli aiming for her head.
Caulli tried to raise her arms, but she was too slow 17 fist inches from her, expecting pain Caulli closed her eyes, waiting for the pain, but it not coming. Opening an eye, her breath caught in her throat as she saw 17 covered in purple aura crackling with lighting stuck struggling before her, "Caulli quickly, I can't hold him long!" Grimoire screamed Caulli seeing the Forst demon with both arms raised holding his telekinetic grip on the Android. Caulli immediately raised both hands, slamming them down towards the android, sending him to the road before she charged red energy between her hands before aiming down at the android " Eat this, SHATTER BALL!" Caulli yelled as she released the orb down.
An explosion of red light burst from the road as portions of them crumbled off, leaving a massive bloom of dark smoke, Caulli breathed her energy reserves almost completely tapped from the attack. 18 stared up at the explosion lying on the ground Vegeta saw an opportunity jumping up firing a blast point-blank at the android, 18 swiftly dodged the attack before headbutting Vegeta then following up by kicking him away. Once Vegeta was one the floor 18 Jumped onto the princes back, Vegeta letting out a howl of pain before the android flipped him over. The prince barely holding consciousness amidst the pain, looked up to see the 18 smiling placing her foot on his arm.
Back with others looking to Grimoire, Caulli saw the frost demon clutching his chest with breathing slowly. Caulli flew over to her friend, "Grimoire you alright?" she asked. Grimoire shook his head, "Used my power for too long, fatigues setting in," he explained before a loud scream was heard from below. Turning their gaze down, they saw 18 lift her foot off Vegeta's newly broken arm, his golden hair returning to its original dark color. At that point, the two notice how aside from them, and Krillin no else is conscious. Grimoire catches a flash of light from the smoke where 17 was "Watch out!" Grimoire shouted before creating a barrier as a barrage of blasts came towards them as 17 flew towards glaring at the two.
Coming upon the barrier, there was little Grimoire could do before 17 slammed his hand down unto the barrier-breaking it instantly. Grimoire thrust his arm toward the android, but 17 simply kicked him in the chest into the cliff face the frost demon left twitching barely conscious. "Grimoire!" Caulli screamed, glaring daggers at 17 who wore a smile and looked at her. "Bastard, I'll make you pay!" Caulli roared rushing towards 17, who quickly moved out of the way of the attack slamming his hand at the back of Caulli's neck, knocking her out. The Saiyaness's body crashed onto the road near to Krillin, who was shaking in fear.
Krillin was terrified everyone had gone down so quickly, not even the super Saiyans among them were a challenge to these monsters. Looking at Caulli luckily, she was still breathing, but he could not move towards her, afraid for his life that the androids would come after him. Looking for the Androids, he saw 17 pull out Grimoire from the cliff the frost demon mostly limp choking in his grasp. 18 looked up to her brother, having dealt with Vegeta "Vegeta's hair changed again," she commented 17 turned to her.
"Indeed it has, the lightning around this one is gone as well seems there were gaps in Gero's information," he replied before dropping Grimoire. 18 turned to Trunks "seems to be a few people here which aren't in the doctor's records, who do you think they are?" she asked her sibling 17 smiling "It doesn't really matter they aren't a threat to us" he stated, Krillin took a few steps back hoping that the androids would not notice him.
Immediately the two androids turned to Krillin and landed in front of him, Krillin just stood there, mouth wide unable to form words as the two androids smiled at him. "Seems he has nothing to say, let's go we need to find Son Goku." 17 said as he began to walk back to their ally, who simply stared into the sky for birds. 18 looked to 17, "Why didn't you ask for Goku's location?" she questioned her brother who grinned "Now now I know I could easily force the information out of him, but then that just takes away the fun in hunting him down ourselves" 17 remarked 18 rolling her eyes.
"Very well, I don't understand why you act this way, but no matter." she said as she followed her brother walking back to 16 "What's wrong with a little fun?" 17 asked 18 shaking her head. Krillin quickly moved to Grimoire who was groaning in pain on the ground not moving, "Hey Grimoire you still with me?" he asked flipping over his friend as the frost demons face cover retracted purplish blood running down his mouth "Barely" he muttered weakly his eyes struggling to stay open " What are the androids doing now?" he asked.
Krillin looked to the androids discussing moving to a busier road to take a vehicle and searching for Goku, Feeling anger boil in him at the idea of these monsters going after Goku in his sick state Krillin run ap to the androids. "Krillin, stay away from them!" Grimoire yelled, unable to move to stop the human with no energy left to use his telekineses, "Stop!" Krillin screamed the androids turning to him, "And what do you want?" 17 inquired "for you to stop this, leave Goku alone his sick he can't fight you guys. He's done nothing to you so why are you after him?" Krillin asked 17 closing his eyes, "16 here was programmed to eliminate Son Goku, so that's precisely what we will do," he replied.
"Why? Gero is gone you saw to that there's no need to follow his orders anymore!"Krillin pointed out, "I remember, but you see this is all a game" Krillin blinked, processing what he was just told. "What this is...just a game?" Krillin inquired 17 nodding "Yes a game, that is why we didn't ask you fro his location to make the game more fun" 17 stated Krillin narrowing his eyes he couldn't allow that "Please I beg you don't go after Goku, you don't have to do this please..." Krillin pleaded the androids silent for a few seconds before 16 turned to Krillin. "No, I am programmed to kill Goku," he stated Krillin, robotically greeting his teeth.
17 turned his back on Krillin "You heard him were going after Goku end of story, forgot about him attend to your other friends looks like they'll need those senzu beans," the android said Krillin shaking in fear as 18 walked up to him. Recoiling from her, Krillin feared the worst before she kissed him on the cheek "Good luck, bye," she said before the androids headed off.
Krillin stood there confused and filled with regret that he didn't manage to sway the androids, Trunks was right they were monsters who only played by their rules. Thinking of Trunks, he went looking for the pouch with the senzu beans. "Everyone's going to need a pick me up after that," he said as he went back to help his friends.