Goku was floating above for about twenty minutes while Kugeki stared at him, waiting for him to make a move. The hero of Earth was trying to formulate a way to get his fallen Namekian friend out the way. Guessing this was the reason, Kugeki picked up the Namekian by his arm and threw him at Goku. Noticing this, the Saiyan went to catch him quickly and bring him close to the ground. He started to hastily check if he was still breathing and found that he was okay. Goku sighed deeply and looked at the master mind with intensity.

"You're a new one. I'd take that that was your friend there?" Kugeki smirked.

"Yeah and I take that you are one of the guys who interrupted my training." Goku answered.

"I see, then I deeply apologize for that. As of now, this planet will soon be laid to waste in approximately seven hours. We've already implanted our technology to drain this planet of its energy to support our own benefits and once done, your planet will be space dust as it collapses onto itself." Kugeki noted.

"I see then all we have to do is destroy the machines or deactivate them right? Seems simple." Goku said.

"Oh no, we know that there could be a possibility of someone capable of disable our devices since they are easy to hack. So we made it so that the only way it will deactivate is if me and my three most elite warriors are defeated." Kugeki informed.

"Good then that makes it a lot easier. I will just have to defeat you first!" Goku said, turning into his Super Saiyan Blue and charging at Kugeki. The former god of of destruction apprentice blocked the punch as well as the following elbow. He took noticed that the Saiyan was far stronger than he thought as the two blows pushed him back farther than he had expected. Goku didn't let up however and kept on attacking. He was somewhat overwhelming Kugeki with his series of strikes.

Goku's attacks were so overwhelming that he had even managed to land a direct blow to his stomach, sending him flying through a mountain before he was hammered to the ground. The hero of Earth floated above, as he watched Kugeki fly right back at him. The Saiyan kept on the defensive while simultaneously landing strikes in-between. Kugeki was actually starting to get frustrated a bit, even going as far to think that he has to show even more of his power. Kugeki finally dodged one of Goku's punches and decked him across his face. Goku then attempted to throw a kick to the face, forcing him to duck. This left him wide open for Goku to land another kick to the stomach, rocketing Kugeki a good amount of distance away. Kugeki stopped himself mid air, releasing a shockwave in the process before dashing at Goku, leaving a sonic boom behind him. Goku was shocked at his speed before he had a fist rammed into his gut. Goku gasped out blood but was tough enough to dodge the uppercut that followed up. But unfortunately he didn't see the kick that would send him to the ground. The force of collision was enough to startle Piccolo to wake up. He groaned miserably at the pain he was feeling and saw that Goku was on the ground as well.

"G...Goku!" Piccolo grunted. Goku slowly got up and looked at Kugeki who was smirking at him with the satisfaction of delivering a combination of blows. Goku spit out the some of the blood that was in his mouth and smirked.

"Alright tough guy, ready for round two?" Goku smugly asked before going right back into the fight.

With Riley And Her Team

Riley along with her dad and Bardock were flying back to Kuzuku's house as it seemed to be the best and closest place at the moment for 21 to rest. That was when they saw a light that was coming at them, causing them all to stop and see who it was. It was no other than the prince of all Saiyans himself.

"Vegeta!" Riley called out. The Saiyan prince stopped in front of her to examine who was with her. What caught his eye was the two mysterious Saiyans that were next to her.

"I see that you didn't die out there but do you mind telling me who these two Saiyans are? And why is one of them bowing to me?" Vegeta scuffed, noticing Bardock was praising his honor.

"Oh the one who is wearing black is my dad and the other guy is his pal Bardock right?" Riley introduced. Karroto flew in front of his daughter to introduce himself.

"Hi there, my name is Karroto. Thank you for taking care of my son during his time here." Karroto said before getting smacked in the back of his head by Bardock.

"Don't you have any respect! That's the prince of all Saiyans Vegeta!" Bardock scorned. Vegeta scuffed at those words but decided to take the compliments anyway.

"No matter, I am on my way to fight that huge power that I sense over in that direction. I can already feel Kakarrot fighting that monster by himself right now." Vegeta said.

"Wait, Kakarrot is here as well?! Please let me come with yo-" Bardock asked until he felt something was off. His body was starting to fade away as he noticed his hands were transparent.

"What's going on!?" Karroto panicked as he to, was beginning to fade away. Vegeta sighed at their antics and decided to explain the situation to him.

"You two used too much of your energy during your time of Earth. It seems that you two are still dead, so you are forcefully being returned to Otherworld." Vegeta said. There was a dead silence in the air until it was broken by a slight chuckle from the renegade Saiyan.

"Hehehe, how cruel is fate huh? Oh well, can you give my son Kakarrot a message? Tell him, that his mother and father wish him well and they hope that they can see him again someday?" Bardock asked. Vegeta nodded and turned around to avoid eye contact. Bardock smirked and closed his eyes as he waited to be sent back to Otherworld. Riley felt a hand on her shoulder and looked up at her father. He was smiling at her with pride and decided to say a little last words of his own.

"Riley...I sure do hope that you grow up to be a wonderful woman. One that is as caring as your mother and hey! Maybe you will have a mate of your own like Kuzuku someday." Karroto smirked. Riley chuckled at the last part and blushed a bit as she scratched her cheek.

"Yeah and thanks for the little sentimental words dad. Not that I don't mind it." Riley said. Karroto nodded as in moments the two disappeared from the world of the living. Riley was about to leave until he heard Vegeta note something.

"Also, you can feel it to right? Your boyfriend seems to be in one hell of a fight right now." Vegeta spoke as he flew off to meet up with Goku. Riley pursed her lips with nervousness. She knew that Hudo had fallen in battle and it was something that had clouded her mind since the fights starts. She was tempted to go aid Zugo but the shifting of 21 in her unconscious state was more concerning so she decided to fly off to try and treat 21 at Kuzuku's home.

Now, The Fight With Zugo

The area was practically filled with sounds of battle echoing throughout. Zugo was currently trading blow for blow with Krad who was as well going all out. Zugo blocked a high kick that was aimed at his head and ducked under the double kick. Once he regain ground, Zugo threw a punch that was deflected to the side and another one that was ducked under. Krad smirked before uppercutting Zugo in the chin, causing him to levitate a bit. Zugo grunted and kicked his foot into the ground, unleashing a series of icicle spikes out of the ground, cutting the lieutenant all over. Zugo to the opportunity to unleash a barrage of punches and kicks all over his body, so much so that he managed to push him hard enough to allow a spike to impale his arm. Krad had enough punishment and broke a piece of the pointed ice and slapped Zugo across the face, sending him flying away. Krad broke the ice that impaled his arm and pulled it out before rushing at Zugo who was slowly regain his control in the air. Zugo stopped himself instantly when his feet hit the ground and dashed towards Krad as well with his fist ready to strike.

Their fists clashed with tremendous force that ruptured the surrounding area. The two stared each other down as the cold rocks flowed around them. Zugo broke the struggle and pushed his fist off of his. The Astack then kicked Krad in the face, embedding him right into a wall before he gut punched him hard in the stomach. The rock structure behind him seemed to be completely desolated by the blow. Krad gasped as the wind was forcefully dispersed out of him. Zugo smirked for a moment but it was shortly lived as he was kicked in the chin and sent flying into the air. Zugo stopped himself, only to see that Krad was instantly behind him. He was too late to react and barely blocked the blow from behind, leaving him defenseless as his guard was opened up. Krad took the opening that was created and kicked the Astack in his stomach, sending him further into the sky.

"Damn it, then how about this!" Zugo cursed as he motion his hands downwards. Krad was a tad bit confused as to why he did that until he noticed the air around him was becoming more visible. He had finally caught on to what was happening, however, was too late to prevent it as two giant Ice blocks were materialized and rammed themselves together, squeezing him like a sandwich.

"He used the water that was in the air and froze it! Clever mutt!" Krad complimented harshly. Krad blew the cubes into pieces as he flared his energy even more. He looked up to get a good look at the Astack's position but realized he wasn't there. That until he look slightly behind him to see that he was already struck hard in his back. Krad let out a sound of agony as he was sent straight into the ground.

Zugo wasn't done there as he dashed straight down with a punch ready. Krad caught whim of him coming and jumped out of the way, letting him collide his fist into the ground and creating an even bigger creator. Krad decided to fire a barrage of Ki blast at the Astack who was currently too busy cursing himself for missing. The blast met their target perfect as they exploded one by one. Zugo was blown back far along the floor, tumbling over and gaining several scrapes over his body. Zugo didn't let up and manipulated the frozen ground and air to extended itself to crash down upon the lieutenant. Krad grumbled under his breath and started to take off into a full sprint, dodging each of the ginormous cubes that were raining upon him. Once he evaded the last one, Zugo came around the corner with a Ki blast ready in hand and rammed it into Krad's side. There was a large wave that extended outwards. The blast was unfortunately not strong enough to finish him off as he was able to stand strong enough to not be blown back.

The two vanished all around the area, clashing blow for blow without letting up. They both stopped in the middle of the air as both of their fists struck their opposing faces. Zugo however was starting to get hasty and brushed it off.

He spun around his attack and reversed elbowed Krad across the cheek, sending him rocketing towards the ground. Zugo started to pant heavily as he watched the lieutenant crash through various objects. Krad eventually stopped himself and looked back up at the Astack, struggling to catch his breath as well. Zugo felt his bones vibrate and his blood vessels threatening to pop in any moment. He knew something that the lieutenant wasn't aware of and he had no choice but to try and end it quickly. He made his move to try and deliver the finishing blow until he felt something echo throughout his body.

"What the?" Krad muttered as he thought the Astack was about to make another move until he suddenly froze in mid air. Zugo held his head and groaned in pain until a blinding flash of light that left as fast as it came shined upon them. Zugo had deformed and was gasping for air. This left the lieutenant perplexed as to what had happened.

"Damn it!" Zugo cursed. Krad began to dust himself off and walked forward.

"Looks like that form does have a limit and it seems that your time is finally up." Krad noted. Zugo grimaced at him figuring it out and a certain spectator from another realm was doing the same.

Supreme World Of The Kais

Supreme and Kibito Kai were now worried at the scenario that was unfolding before their very eyes. Zugo had lost his trump card and was on the verge of death. Kuzuku however was still struggling to maintain his Ki and Elder Kai was starting to worry that he may not make it.

"GAGHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Kuzuku yelled with his usual agony. Supreme Kai looked at the Saiyan with worry. It's been pretty much eight hours since he's started training and the emotional strain has not been easy. He is starting to have doubts that he'd even accomplish his goal.

"Elder if we don't do something now then, Zugo may perish as well!" Supreme Kai worried. Elder Kai was fully aware of the situation but he can't ask for more reinforcements. Especially when the two, newly strongest fighters in Otherworld already used up their time that was approved to them. There was nothing but a dead silence that filled the air as they waited for the inevitable.

Back On Earth

Krad had enough waiting and charged right at the Astack, knocking straight to the ground. Before he could land, Krad appeared below him as he descended and kicked him into a rock formation. Zugo coughed out blood and fell to the ground. Krad didn't let up there and went on to deliver an endless amount of punishment all over his body. The lieutenant showed a tad bit of mercy when he kicked Zugo across the face. Zugo slid across the ground, aching in pain and letting out small weeps of agony.

"Damn it! Is this it? If I were to transform into Solus again then..." Zugo paused. He got up slowly and cough out a bit of blood from merely trying to stand. Krad let out a grunt and punched him hard in the stomach, knocking the wind out of him and punched him again across his face. Zugo stumbled back a bit but still kept on standing.

"Why do I keep on standing? Is this what dad did when he fought back on Astack?" Zugo wondered. Krad cracked his neck a little.

"You were strong but this is where you die. I will admit that you are worthy of your father's legacy." Krad acknowledged.

"Fa...ther. He always stood his ground no matter what the obstacles were. No matter how tough things got, he never seemed to let himself get consumed with despair. He always got back up. And I think...that stands the same for Kuzuku and his friends as well. So..." Zugo smirked, startling Krad with curiosity.

"I think I understand everything now. Yes it was so clear..." Zugo uttered.

"And that is what?" Krad asked.

"If I am to defeat you and help give my friends a fighting chance then..." Zugo paused as his energy was swirling around him. Krad was slowly backing up at his sudden power increase. Zugo looked up at Krad and smirked even further.

"All I had to do is risk my own life. HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Zugo answered as he transformed back into Solus. Krad was shocked that he had any energy left to fight. Zugo dashed at him with incomparable speeds to before, and prepared his fist, focusing every single drop of energy that he had left. His fist collided with Krad in a shining blue light. Krad screamed in pain until Zugo passed through him and instantly freezing him in the process. There was a long stream of ice behind him before it shattered all together, including the frozen Krad. Zugo smirked as his vision was getting blurry as a cold breeze of snowflakes passed him, showing him visions of his past. For some reason a particular memory came to mind as he was threatening to hit the ground.

-Flashback-

It was him and his father sitting under a tree outside of his home. It was winter and Zugo was looking with awe at the snowflakes while his dad asked a question.

"Hey Zugo, what's your favorite thing in the world?" Isshin asked. Little Zugo looked up and smiled brightly.

"My favorite thing in the world is winter. I like the snowflakes and the cold!" Zugo chirped. His father laughed and patted his head as they walked home.

-Flashback Ends-

The memory faded away as Zugo let out a small chuckle. His body slowly about to hit the ground but before it did, an image of Riley crossed his mind, leaving a sense of regret before everything faded to black and his Ki was no longer readable.

Kuzuku House

Riley was patching up 21's wounds as they were taking longer to regenerate. That until she felt a sudden and familiar Ki signature go completely blank. Her lips quivered at its sudden disperse. All she could do was weep softly as she tried to not wake 21 from her sleep. Tears flowed down her cheek as she mourned for the death of Zugo...

A/N: Zugo...went down like a champ...T_T