The remaining forces on Earth gathered together at the lookout as soon as they sensed the upcoming threat. Piccolo was finally among them as he disappeared for a while. They all were simply staring into the sky as they waited in anticipation for them to arrive. At last, a twinkle in the sky indicated that the foes have arrived as in absurd speeds, a pillar of energy descended into the atmosphere and bursted into multiple directions, revealing several high power levels, surrounded by lower ones.

"Alright, it's go time guys. We are the only ones that are currently strong enough on Earth so we must protect with everything we've got. Piccolo and I will take one each alone while the rest of you go in pairs. I suggest that Riley and 21 take care of the three that went west while Zugo and Hudo take care of the guys who went East. As for North and South will be up to only me and Piccolo. We each have a chance to run into the guy who defeated Kuzuku so if you ever were to encounter him, raise your power so we can come as soon as we can. Don't underestimate him for a second." Gohan informed. At the end of his sentence, every scattered to their assigned locations, ready to give everything that they got.

Somewhere in a forest

Zugo and Hudo landed just nearby the end of the large forest that was surrounded by numerous animals that ran away. They looked around until they sensed a large energy crash onto the ground, leaving a large explosion to clear the area. When it faded, Zugo had already put up a barrier to protect them both from the threat. What was revealed was a bunch of hooded henchman standing around two men who seemed to be the strongest of the group. The one on the right had a scar on his right eye and had a sharp stare. His brown hair was long and spiky trailed down his back as he wore black leather vest with a hoodie cape that flowed gracefully in the wind as dust got over his black leather pants and brown shoes. His partner however had brown armor that went well with his matching pant and yellow skin. He was quite good looking, comparable to Zarbon and had straight, white spiky hair with several small bangs hanging over his forehead. His eyes were yellow as a black cat while his white boots were covered in dirt.

"Hmph, I didn't think this planet would have such luscious plants and scenery." The yellow man noted.

"We are not here to admire the aspects of this pitiful rock Almon though I must admit, this planet will suffice us with plentiful energy." The human like man said.

"Always so grumpy general, but you are right this planet has such an abundant amount of energy. The rest of you scatter and find a safe location to plant the 'seeds' so we can get ready to put this energy to use!" Almon commanded. The henchmen flew off in various directions leaving them alone to face the two Astacks.

"This is troublesome, their very strong." Hudo noted as they stared off at them.

"I'm not afraid and I know we aren't near the rest of their crew but...I can't keep my body from shaking. It's as if I can feel the pressure of their power!" Hudo added as his hand was shaking.

"Heh, yeah you're not wrong about that one, my heart is pounding as well especially from the power emitting from scarred eye over there." Zugo admitted. As they were talking amongst themselves the general was merely analyzing the two of them.

"Astacks huh? And two of them at that." he muttered.

"Lieutenant Krad allow me to take care of them." Almon said as he stepped forward, alerting the two Astackians.

"Looks like one of them is ready to fight so I guess I'll go first since you seem to be shaking in your boots." Zugo said.

"Bullshit! You always want to hog all the fun." Hudo spat.

"How about we do this the real man's way and play rock-paper-scissors then?" Zugo suggested. The two started to shout in union.

"1...2...3!" Zugo threw down rock while Hudo used paper.

"HAH! Looks like I win!" Hudo chuckled. Zugo sighed and crossed his arms as the wind blew his black and blue overcoat.

"Hudo...just be careful. I will go and follow those henchman that were with them just now." Zugo uttered, flying off in a instant. Almon was ready to intercept but was stopped by Krad.

"Don't worry about him, we'll take care of him later for now focus on kill this one." Krad said. Almon smirked and proceeded to slowly approach Hudo.

"Don't do this dude. You have no idea who you are dealing with." Hudo warned as he stretched his legs.

"Oh? But what if I do..." Almon whispered as he started to raise his power. White aura with blue electricity started to shake the ground as he tensed his body. Hudo merely stared at him as his hair flowed from the pressure generated from Almon's energy rising.

"Raghhhhh-" Almon shouted but was cut off when Hudo instantly punched him square in the face, sending him flying with great ease.

"Stubborn huh? I will finish you of quickly. Rgaaahaaaaaa!" Hudo grunted as he transformed into his stage 1 state instantly. Krad merely observed him as trails of dirt was being blow in all directions.

"He's very gifted for his age. He's managed to transform into the stage 1 state without losing much stamina and himself in the process. Even before that, he managed to send one of our elite warriors flying with a single punch" Krad complimented.

Hudo caught up to his opponent quickly and started to deliver a barrage of strikes all over his body before elbowing in the stomach and causing him to crash into the ground. Almon got up slowly and dashed out of the way as Hudo's fist made contact with the ground, creating a large crater in the middle. The Astack stared off into the distance as the smoke cleared before taking off in a sprint to chase after him. He started to fire a barrage of ki blast that tracked Almon who was trying to get some distance. Almon turned around to fire several blasts of his own that would collide with Hudo's. But to his frustration his white energy blasts were overwhelmed by the Astacks as it was completely beaten in one hit.

Almon had little time before crossing his arms to defend against the attack as it exploded upon contact. The soldier was then rocketed right into the shallow waters as his body tumble over the wet surface, gaining bruises and scrapes over his arms. He looked up to reveal a bloody nose and blood trailing down from his forehead.

"So...So strong" He gasped as Hudo dashed at him again. He jumped up onto his feet and began to exchange a series of blows with the Astack. He ducked under a double kick and tried to deliver a high chop to his head but was blocked easily. Almon followed up with a punch to the ribs but had it deflected downwards, leading him to go for high roundhouse kick that was also blocked by the Astack's forearm. Almon hoped to catch him off guard through firing a ki blast at his stomach which he dodged with ease. Frustrated from his failed efforts, he went with an unorthodox approach and leaped in the air to launch a reverse axe kick but to no prevail.

Hudo's eyes glistened as he pushed the kick off him and kicked the invader in the face with a reverse roundhouse kick. Almon grunted in pain as he was yet again flying across the ground before he was kicked into the air. The yellow invader had little to no time as he heard the voice of the Astack who was overwhelming him in the fight shout out his special attack. His arms generated two static like energy balls as he brought them back towards his head.

"Vortex...SKEWER!" Hudo shouted, firing a green energy wave with wild electricity at him. Almon didn't even have time to scream as the wave consumed him and extended itself outside the atmosphere before exploding. Krad was merely standing there as the witness his soldier get dispatched so easily.

"These Astacks are no mere warriors. His level was no higher than stage 2 but that is offset by his combat experience and his individual power. His technique is levels beyond that of lower leveled elite soldiers." Krad noted as he saw what's left of his soldier fall the ground. His hair was blown off and was completely burnt. At this site, he was far from being alive.

"I relied on a standard theory and took the risk of allowing my underling to fight alone in which that resulted into his death. How pitiful." Krad snapped at himself. Hudo landed on the ground as flickers of his energy attack flowed around him in the wind.

"What do you want from this planet? We know about your leader, Kugeki and he has no business here since Goku and Vegeta aren't here." Hudo asked

"We've come for that exact reason but also with an alternate motive. I will tell you the reason why since I must commend you for dispatching one of my finest men with such ease." Krad answered.

"And what's that?" Hudo raised a eyebrow at his sudden answer.

"In order to lure out those monkeys that have the power of a god in them, we've come to put the inhabitants of this planet in grave danger through our special method of siphoning energy for our base. For you see, we travel from planet to planet, stealing their energy through the use of our advanced technology so we can use it or even sell it to buyers to obtain our main objective. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, they all perish as the planet would explode after we are done." Krad explained.

"And you think that the same thing is going to happen here as well? You guys must be shaking in your boots since I just butchered one of your men so easily." Hudo remarked.

"You think defeating a soldier makes you a match for me, boy? Don't underestimate me!" Krad shouted as he flared his energy. Just the pressure alone was enough to push Hudo back and bring him to his knees.

"You'd be wise to come with us or you will die with this planet's disgusting vermin." Krad warned.

"Then looks like I will choose the second option. I vowed to protect this planet at all cost, even if it costs me my life." Hudo claimed.

"I admire your tenacity young one, so I will honor your name by asking you to tell me it." Krad complemented.

"It's Hudo." Hudo said.

"Hudo? A name fitting of someone your stature. I will honor that name of yours...in memory." Krad said dark as everything for Hudo went down hill from there...

Meanwhile, The High Plains

The two girls looked down to see the trio that they were assign to take out plant a strange device into the group. It seemed to be a purplish cylinder with molten like liquid flow up and down the chamber. The girls landed down onto the ground as the high winds surrounded them. 21 was already in her main form which already alerted the intruders that were standing around. They turned around to face them.

"Majin Buu? No...this one is more feminine compared to him." The man muttered. She stepped forward to speak.

"Please, we mean you no harm if you are to stop what you are trying doing. There is no need for us to fight." 21 pleaded.

"And what are we merely trying to do?" The man asked.

"We know about your leader's past and all I have to say that senseless conquest and ambition over the universe is not right. What do you hope to gain in the end? A mere position or title that serves people like him the benefit to commit genocide? If we drop this and try to stop him from ever achieving his goal then maybe we could end this conflict without bloodshed. We can try and talk things out afterwards." 21 answered. There was a slight chuckle until it turned into a full blown laughter.

"Mwhahahahaahaha! You think that is our end goal?!" he laughed startling the two girls before him and his allies.

"We merely want to create our own universal empire! One that oversteps the authority of the gods and grant us total control over the universe. Don't you see, the Supreme Kais who were to be the overseers of the universe and guide the universe towards a utopia like state have done nothing more but neglect other planets who were in dire need. Those who are seemingly doomed in their eyes perished because they didn't get the support they deserved." He snickered

"And don't forget Beerus the one who rejected our leader of the right of the position that would of changed everything. With that type of authority, Master Kugeki could of ruled this universe with an iron fist. Subjecting those to his power and implanting fear and forcing them to doing nothing more but strive to be better people." He added.

"But that-" 21 was cut off by Riley who motioned her to stop.

"Don't bother 21, they are currently out of their minds. They can't be reasoned with." Riley said. 21 looked down, knowing that she was right. 21 was always the one to give people a chance and talk things out first before resorting to violence. But if the time needed, she was left with no other choice but to fight in which she was willing to do so.

"Kaia, Demeos, I will leave these two to you. Dispose of this trash while I am setting up the generators to sap the energy from this planet." He said.

"Yes commander Seth." they said in union as he took off somewhere more secluded.

"Finally the talking is done and over with. Now we can get onto the real fight." Riley relieved while stretching. 21 got into a stance as the atmosphere thickens. The two underlings dropped there hoods to reveal their appearance. Demeos was a tall lime greened man with short yellow hair that had a spiky bang over his forehead. He wore what seems to be a long-sleeved spandex shirt with black pants that had a cape flowing in the back. His female ally had on a black pants that was tied up by a belt and a brown overcoat that was completely unbutton, revealing her purple skin as her breast were wrapped with bandages. She had a long toothpick in her mouth and was grinning sinisterly, revealing her two fangs. Her hair was long and was wrapped in a ponytail with two winged like bangs flowing in the wind. Her eyes seemed to be demonic as it had a black sclera and with a purple pupil. She yawned a bit as she carried a katana in her hand.

"Yawns* Man I wish we were assigned with Krad. Things would of been so much easier on me." Kaia complained.

"Shut up and lets focus on the task at hand. Disposing these to." Demeos scorned as he dashed at the girls. Riley smirked as she blocked the punch by turning Super Saiyan 2. The blow ruptured the ground beneath them as the wind grew more firece. The two started to exchange blows at blinding speeds. Generating sonic booms wherever they went and destroying the area.

As the two were fighting, 21 was staring at her adversary who was looking pretty bored by what was happening.

"You know, this can be a real drag." Kaia said as she charged at 21. She swung her sword downward, causing the majin to evade the strike. It was strong enough to slice deep into the ground, showing that the weapon shouldn't be underestimated. 21 decided to retaliate by attempting to hit her with her tail but her attack was easily dodged as Kaia jump over the tail and impaled 21's shoulder with her katana. 21 grimaced for a moment as her majin abilities weren't as potent as the original. She could still receive cuts and bruises which was evident here. Kaia smirked as she went on to kick 21 into several rock formations, leaving her to slide across the ground. The majin hoisted herself up and stopped herself by using her feet as friction against the ground, only to dash back into the fight until she sensed something was disturbingly off.

"What...it can't be." 21 whispered as she turned her attention to the direction of what she had sensed. At that moment of her avoiding another slash from Kaia, all the other current fighters on Earth could sense what had happen and one of them was heading back to a certain someone after he had finished off those henchmen and destroyed there generators.

Back At The Desolated Forest

Zugo flew back to the forest in a hurry at what he had sensed. He was now in a full blown worried state of mind. The clouds seemed to have darken as he approached his destination. Zugo felt someone bad had happened, thus fueling his assumption for Hudo's safety.

"Hudo, hang on I'm coming as fast as I can!" Zugo said to himself. Once he got to the area, he landed down on the ground and with his pretty good eyesight, he knew that he was too late. He stood there for what felt like an eternity, not even noticing that droplets of rain was batting itself on his skin. He started to walk slowly as the drizzle morphed into a full blow downpour. The area seemed scorched and destroyed, displaying that the battle was hard fought but the end result was something that none of the Z-Fighters had wanted. Once Zugo made it to a single tree that had been cut down, he stood over the body that had his back leaning onto it. He was completely bloodied and his clothes were completely torn. Zugo started to shake in anger and grief. He knelt down to hold his body as he weeped for his death. He didn't care that he was getting soaked in blood nor did he even notice. All he could do was hold onto the body as if it were to fade away in any moment. The rain grew heavier and heavier as it poured hard on the ground. Lightning could be heard, showing that even heaven itself is furious at what transpired.

"AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Zugo screamed as he cried in silhouette to the storm for it was for the death of his friend who had stayed behind. Yes...his friend Hudo had been killed without him doing a single thing about it...