The battle between 21 and her allies raged on for a while, neither letting up their assaults. 21 was starting to think that if this fight continues further then things might get ugly if reinforcements for their side arrived. The majin managed to block a left kick that was aimed at her head from Kaia and snapped her katana in two with a powerful punch that knocked her away. Demeos caught his companion, preventing her from crashing into something.
"Damn it, these guys are more troublesome than we give them credit for!" Kaia cursed which was unusual for her. The three Saiyans regrouped with each other alongside the majin.
"Give it up, you know that you are outmatched," Karroto claimed.
"No, if we fail him then our lives will be at risk anyways. I will not let that happen-Gaugh!" Demeos gasped in pain as he felt something shot through his chest, letting his hold on Kaia drop. The two turned around in fear to see who it was.
"You know, its kinda already too late," Seth said
"Liute...nant Seth..." Demeos whispered as his last words before falling from the sky and into a nearby river. Kaia floated backward in fear at what had happened to her companion. She panicked and started to flee for her life before getting shot as well. 21 gasped at the cruelty and caught the girl before she fell. She glared at the lieutenant with anger that she hadn't felt before.
"How...could you!? You killed your own men that were loyal to you!" 21 snapped. Seth began to laugh maniacally.
"Bwhahahahahaha! You think I feel obligated to stoop so low to actually care? If my men...no my pawns given to me by master Kugeki himself couldn't step up to the task that was given to them then they practically deserved to die to make up for their failures." Seth cackled. 21 gritted her teeth as she listened to the words that came out of her mouth. Bardock was the first one to charge in to fight. Seth didn't seem to bother to look in his direction as he ducked under his punch that only hit his cloak, revealing his bald head and black skin. His pupils glowed white as he was completely topless and only wore military pants. Straying away from describing his looks, he managed to blast the father of Goku away with a pure white Ki blast that sent him flying into a rock formation. Karroto grunted and motioned Riley to charge in with him. The two launched an array of punches that were only meant to keep him on the defensive. As of right now, the strategy was to hope that Riley gets her stamina back, just enough to transform into a Super Saiyan 3. But Seth grinned sinisterly, vanishing in front of the two Saiyans eyes, only to catch Karroto off guard and decking him across the face, sending him down flying into a rock before it detonated like a bomb.
Riley was struggling to keep up with the lieutenant's speed as his punches were coming seemingly too fast for her to handle. He eventually landed one right into her stomach before spin kicking her in the face. She flew back a bit before Seth fired a giant Ki blast that pushed her towards the ground when she tried to push against it. The energy ball exploded, enveloping her completely in its might.
"AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Riley screamed in pain from the feeling of her bones and skin threatening to be vaporized. When the explosion dialed down, 21 was left in shock that everyone of her allies was defeated so easily as Riley laid severely injured and battered. She coughed up blood as her Super Saiyan state was threatening to leave her. Seth flew down to the ground to stand over her body.
"Now you all should just sit and watch as I proceed to torture this weakling to death." Seth grinned as she started to kick her in the stomach repeatedly. Riley cried out in pain each time his foot connected with her stomach. 21 was starting to become teary.
"STOP!" The majin cried. But he didn't listen to her plea and continued his abuse while laughing maniacally. 21 descended from the ground and placed the now lifeless Kaia on the ground and stared at her with the expression that despair. She couldn't do anything at all. Karroto and Bardock were out cold, and Riley is suffering all by herself. She felt so empty, useless the best way to put it. As if her hard work from since that day when Kuzuku had saved her from herself.
"No..." 21 muttered, getting up from the ground. She clenched her fist tight in frustration. She hasn't come this far to give up now. Since that day, she's pushed herself to become better as a person, even going as far to train from time to time in order to help protect the Earth. Memories of Kuzuku passed through her mind like a wave from the ocean. All the times she made her laugh and happy. All the times she was comforted by him. All the times he supported her and pushed her forward. The act of kindness he has given her and the fact that he was so willing to help her was what she loved about him the most and you know what? She wanted to continue on creating those memories, even if there are sometimes when she can get angry at him she could never, ever, resent him in any form. With that thought passing by, a new power seemed to bubble up inside her, threatening to let loose whether she was willing or not.
"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" She screamed as she powered up, catching the attention of Seth. Her aura seemed to flare gold as she let out her battle cry. Nothing substantial seemed to change other than the fact her eyes turned golden and she went from having several bangs to having one long single bang over her eyes. Seth turned to face her and began to laugh.
"Is that what you call a power-up?! Don't make m-ughhhhh!" He gasped as 21 had already elbowed him in the stomach. Seth's eyes nearly bulged out of his sockets before he was kicked in the chin, causing him to slide backward. He attempted to move but ended up falling onto the ground and coughed out blood.
"Gack!* What the! Two hits and I am already this damaged!" Seth complained. 21 stared at him with anger.
"You've hurt my friends, my loved ones, and you just want to sit around, mocking others because they are not to your fitting." 21 scolded.
"You take lives from others and treat it as if it were some type of game so now YOU will feel how its like to lose YOUR life!" 21 said. Seth's eyes widened in fear and flew above the ground and instantly generated an enormous, white death ball.
"HOW ABOUT NO! BURN IN HELL ALONG WITH THE REST OF THIS PLANET! VOID DEATH BALL!" Seth shouted throwing his attack. 21 watched as it descended itself upon the planet, destroying mountains and rupturing the forest with its pressure alone. 21 inhaled and exhaled, firing a powerful yellow ki blast that consists with the majority of her remaining power. The two attacks struggled for control while Seth was laughing like a crazy person.
"Give it up! I can feel you slipping girl!" Seth mocked. 21 scuffed at his claim and pushed hard than before. Seth was starting slip now as every curse word imaginable was going through his mind.
"HAAAAAAAAAAA!" 21 shouted, making the last-ditch effort count. Her attack completely dispersed the death ball and hit its target. Seth screamed in agony as he was being blasted into space before he eventually slammed right into a nearby sun in another solar system. The blast dissipated, leaving 21 panting heavily from overexerting herself. She returned back to normal and dropped to the ground, breathing in and out in an attempt to catch her breath. Riley couldn't believe her eyes at 21's hidden potential being pushed out all at once to where she managed to overpower an enemy that seemed to be extraordinarily strong. The Saiyan after a good ten minutes, got up hastily to help the majin up. Karroto and Bardock eventually came through as well and flew down to make sure they were okay.
"Riley, are you okay!?" Karroto concerned.
"Yes dad, I've taken worse but we have to give our gratitude to 21 here. She was so cool out there." Riley praised weakly. 21 was unconscious at the moment and couldn't hear the rest of the conversation but there was a notable smile plastered over her face.
Meanwhile With Vegeta And His Fight
Vegeta was currently clashing hands with the general of Kugeki's army Xenon. Vegeta was currently unleashing a barrage of punches and kicks at the redhead while he was defending against each one of them. Xenon, however, found a gap in his assault and delivered a powerful punch across the prince's face but he underestimated Vegeta's tenacity and received a kick to the stomach almost immediately. Xenon gritted in pain as the two were blown back from each other's force. Vegeta skidded back on his feet and charged right back at the general with full force of a onslaught of punches. Xenon was starting to get frustrated by his Saiyan like persistence and delivered another knee across his face, rocketing him a great distance away.
Vegeta managed to stop himself complete before firing a barrage of Ki blast at a rapid rate. Xenon began to dodge each one of them but soon realized that some of them were homing Ki blast, causing him to scramble in though one what action was best to evade. This jumble of thoughts threw him off as both blast from each directions slammed into him, causing a great explosion. Vegeta smirked at the light show as his plan worked like perfection. The dust cleared and revealed the general still standing strong with his armor tattered and a few scrapes and bruises all over his body. He was hovering over a crater and was showing little signs of fatigue.
"I've never thought that someone this power...no this godly pressure. Seems that those rumors were true." Xenon muttered.
"Do you understand now? Your outclass and you know it! You were unfortunate that you had to face the Saiyan Prince!" Vegeta mocked.
"Such prideful arrogance. I've haven't begun to show you my true power. The power of my dedication to Kugeki." Xenon scorned, tearing off his shirt. He began to power up even more, displaying his true power before the Saiyan. The mere shockwave pushed Vegeta back and made his face morph into something of astonishment. The red energy flared greater so bright that the sky had seemed to turn red by the mere glow of his aura. Vegeta's eyes finally adjusted to the light and saw Xenon who was glowing flaming red. Xenon's had remembered something and the look on his face showed that he was more serious than he'd previously was. It displayed something of anger and resilience.
"Now let's get started..." Xenon muttered as he charged right at the Saiyan. The prince barely had time to block the punch that pushed him across the ground, leaving explosions as they clashed blow for blow. Vegeta ducked under one of his fist and managed to land a punch to his ribs but it seemingly had little to no effect as Xenon elbowed him in the back of his neck and kicked him in his back. The Saiyan prince stopped himself and took flight into the sky, firing an array of Ki blasts at Xenon, leaving him no choice but to fly after him.
"My loyalty and determination is what gives me strength!" Xenon claimed as he evaded each attack directed at him and elbowing Vegeta across his face.
"Someone as arrogant and self-centered as yourself will never understand this fire inside of me!" Xenon shouted as he rammed his fist into Vegeta's stomach. Vegeta grunted from the force but that didn't stop him from getting pissed off.
"Does it look like I care!" Vegeta yelled as he powered up even further. He literally grabbed Xenon by the face and rammed him straight into the ground, pummeling him with an array of punches. Xenon was coughing up blood each time Vegeta struck him but this sudden surge of power didn't stop him from continuing on with the fight as he managed to kick Vegeta away and get back up quickly. Vegeta held his stomach as clear smoke from the kick was clearly visible. He looked up at the battered general while he panted in thought.
"This bastard...he is determined and his demeanor has completely changed from what he was before. What is with this guy?" Vegeta wondered. Xenon, who had finally caught his breath charged right back at him. The force of them locking arms was enough to shake the surrounding area with ease. Vegeta had time to look into his eyes. His eyes were all too familiar for some reason. Eyes that burned with a fiery passion of never abandoning a belief, despite how much other may think of them. This was soon to be confirmed by what he had said.
"My resolve for what Kugeki has done for me is beyond anything you and your feeble friends could comprehend. When I managed to escape my home planet after being destroyed by Beerus the destroyer, it was Kugeki who gave me another reason to live. I vowed to myself, since that day to serve him on whatever he desires and I tend to keep that vow. Because if not, then I will lose my dignity!" Xenon exclaimed after punching Vegeta hard in the face, sending him flying into a several rock formations before sliding across the ground. Xenon was practically gasping for air, believing that he had won the fight there. That until he saw what was easily the most surprising thing he's seen in his life.
"Hehehehehehe...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" Vegeta laughed loudly as he got up slowly from the ground. Xenon's battle senses were now back on full throttle as he was soon corrected on thinking of victory.
"You have some serious resolve there! I must commend you, you are definitely a worthy adversary. Your devotion to that 'Kugeki' guy you speak of is admirable. However...do you think that it amounts to that of a Saiyan's?" Vegeta asked darkly He motioned his hands together and began to charge his favorite move. Yellow and blue electricity started to rage around like an untamed animal. Xenon started to step back a bit as the energy he was feeling seemed overwhelming.
"Listen well and remember this! I am willing to put my very life on the line to protect this planet and my family! As those things are the very aspect of MY PRIDE! NOW FINAL...FLASHHHHHH!" Vegeta shouted with might.
The wave was too fast and big for Xenon to dodge. All he could do was try his best to tank the blast by generating a force field around himself. Xenon was pretty only seeing a flash of light as the wave extended out to space and beyond, leaving a sparkle as it leaves. The general could feel his feet losing ground as the raging electricity of the yellow death blast continued its pursuit to vaporizing its target. Xenon not only felt the force of the attack but also the amount of dedication and pride that went into it, as if it was the personification of the person who wields it. He couldn't help but be impressed by the Saiyan prince himself before everything went white. When it finally settled down, Vegeta was left panting heavily as nothing but a scorched ground and several hundreds of large rock formations were blow completely off.
There was a large amount of debris and dust in front of him, however one thing was noticeable. Yes, it was general Xenon who was completely battle damaged, slumping over as he stand up bloody. His hair was covering his expression, so it was hard to make out if he was conscious. Vegeta was left completely shocked that his strongest attack wasn't enough to finish him off. He heard a quiet yet audible chuckle from Xenon.
"I told you...my *Cough* resolve is un-beatable wh-en it comes to Kugeki..." Xenon stumbled as his body fell to the ground. Vegeta had realized what had happened as he sensed Xenon's energy disappear. He limped over to his body and picked him up, creating a rectangular hole with a Kiai and placing him in the hole. The prince proceeded to bury him and turned to walk away as he went back to base form.
"You are actually worth remembering. Even I have to admit, that you...are indeed strong." Vegeta muttered to himself.
A/N: All I have to say is, All Hail Vegeta ;=;