World Tournament Saga: part 4

Shin vs. Shiro

I wasn't surprised when Gohan and Jewel stepped up to the platform, if anything I was just surprised to see Jewel last that long. Gohan must of been trying not to win to quickly and embarrass the guy he was a pretty decent fighter might of been something, if he wasn't to conceited. Kabito and Krillin lasted a bit longer with Krillin edging out a victory, apparently the Kai's guardian didn't actually train enough to fight a Z-fighter toe to toe, roughly his power level was roughly that of Krillin's before Frieza. Impressive but a good twelve years too late to fight Krillin on even terms. As for Vegeta and Sopovich, no contest Sopovich may have had help from Babidi to gain power but the bald headed goon couldn't hold a candle to Vegeta in terms of power. One swift kick from behind and baldly went flying into the ground.

"Next is Shin vs. Son Shiro, ladies and gentleman Son Shiro is the adoptive son of one of our past champions. So I'm sure he has a lot to live up, give him a round of applause as he faces a relative unknown in Shin," the announcer stated over his microphone. This made Shiro look sheepish as he and Shin walked out onto the walk way leading up to the fighting platform.

As he did he heard cheers from everyone one in the stadium, some of which had been at Goku's tournament, others were from Nermia that had made the trip, which surprised him. Last group that were cheering was of course his family and friends, he distinctly here Nabiki, "Give it to him Shi-chan!"

"Seems you're quite popular?" Shin stated as they walked.

Shiro blushed slightly, "Yeah well never of thought of it as popularity, Mister Supreme Kai," he drawled causing the little blue skinned man to blushed slightly.

"How could you know who I am?" Shin whispered as they stepped onto the platform.

Shiro shrugged his shoulders, "I have this partial talent of precognition I know why your here, so I'm going to help you in that regard."

Shin blinked, "You'll help me but was certain only Gohan had the necessary power to do what I asked?" looking utterly confused.

Shiro smiled slightly as they drew apart staring each other down, "Well about three years ago I reach the ascended Super Saiyan form myself, trying to rescue someone very dear to me," paused discarding the heavy mantle and black cloak he had on his shoulders, which dropped to the ground with a dull thud. Shiro was dressed in an outfit much like his father, only where ever there was orange on Goku's outfit Shiro had black, and where ever there was black, was replaced with red. Ranma had also adopted this color scheme to a degree only he wore an all red outer and inner shirts. "I also ask one request, if I do this."

Shin frowned slightly, "What would that be?"

"We stay and finish the tournament, I know the energy those goons take from me won't be enough and I already know where they'll be so we won't have to go chasing them," Shiro stated he heard the crowd getting restless.

"It's this precognition of yours isn't, that's how you know," Shin stated and Shiro simply nodded. With a heavy sigh Shin nodded once. "Very well I agree to your terms."

Shiro smiled slightly, "In a way I'm glad. I've never had the chance to really show off before," Shiro spread his legs and started powering up.

"I can't believe it's possible so all the things Shiro had been doing since he was nine, he already knew ahead of time," Piccolo whispered.

Kabito also had sharp ears and heard the conversation had stepped forward to watch Shiro transform. Ranma ran up looking worried as did Gohan and Videl, "What's he doing? I thought we agreed no Super Saiyans," Ranma stated softly.

"In a few moments Sopovich and Yamu will no doubt try to attack Shiro," Kabito stated still watching as the cement squares on the arena floor started to shake. The sky in and around the arena grew dark; lightning started cascading over the arena.

"What, but why?" Ranma asked feeling Shiro's power level reaching Super Saiyan levels.

Kabito doesn't say anything, "Whatever happens do not interrupt, Shiro will be fine."

"I'm not worried about Shiro, he can take care of himself," Goku stated softly.

Kabito nodded returning to the scene before them, "Yes of course."

Shiro roared as the transformation took hold, going from normal to Super Saiyan 2 was lot harder than doing normal to Super Saiyan, then Super Saiyan 2. As his aura exploded in golden light every cement block in the immediate area lifted into the air caught in the golden aura. His hair stood straight up looking much like Gohan's when he transformed into a Super Saiyan 2 the first time.

Sopovich and Yamu were hanging out near the back holding out their little organic energy device when it started registering Shiro's power levels. "Look Yamu!"

Yamu sneered darkly, "Finally," he grabbed the energy collector and they both launched into the air. Zipping at supersonic closed in on Shiro as he stood the cement blocks dropping back into place.

Shiro caught the movement to the side then looked at Shin smiling slightly, "What's this pro wrestling had to bring in lackeys to help you fight!" Shiro shouted for the referee and the fans. As he turned he felt the invisible grip of Shin's power hold him in place. Shiro gave a slight nod to Shin, as Yamu and Sopovich grabbed him and jammed their little energy collector into Shiro's side.

When I saw this happen Gohan and heard screaming I thought it was more trying to struggle against the barrier Shin had erected than actual pain. Boy was I ever wrong.

Shiro screamed in agony as his energy was being rapidly drawn from him, Goku and Piccolo were holding back Ranma, Gohan, and Videl preventing the three from rushing to Shiro's aide. "Uncle Goku we got to stop them," Ranma stated eyes filled with worry as Shiro screamed in agony again.

Goku watched on feeling torn between his fatherly instincts and finding out what's going on. "I know, but I'm sure Shiro will be fine."

Ranma, Gohan, and Videl watched their concern rising as they felt Shiro's power level drop.

Up in the stands Chichi was trying her hardest to get to the arena floor, being held back by her father, Nodoka, and Bulma. "My baby someone stop this!" Chichi cried struggling against the grips of three people.

Nabiki was watching on in shock unable to move watching her boyfriend cry out in pain, "Shi-chan," she whispered.

When the energy collector was almost full Shiro, glared at Yamu gritting his teeth against the pain, "Better hope you drain me good bowling ball head, because if I got enough energy left over when this is through," Shiro closed his eyes to shut away the pain for a second, "Your ass is going to be grass, and I'm going to be the mower." Shiro screamed again. The energy winked out signaling it was full, Yamu and Sopovich sneered at Shin before rocketing into the sky.

The stunned crowd kept its silence as Shiro crashed to the ground eyes dull, his skin pale and waxy. He was as close to death as a person could get. Goku, Gohan, Ranma, and Videl ran out, to check on him while Kabito flew over to his master. In the stands Chichi was still trying to get to ring floor. Nabiki was quickly ready to join her; Kayumi and Akane were trying to hold her back. "SHIRO!" Nabiki cried tears rolling down her face watching helplessly as Kabito, Goku, Gohan, Videl, and Ranma kneel down to check on him. She couldn't help but wonder if this is why he seemed so worried, and was willing to push their plans forward much faster than they had intended.

Kabito kneeled down and placed a hand on his back, he heard Shiro mutter a sentence, "Tell the ref, Shin is disqualified for outside interference," Kabito chuckled slightly and began the task of restoring Shiro powers and healing him.

Ranma frowned at Kabito, "What's so funny?"

"Just that your cousin stated that Master Shin was disqualified, because of Sopovich and Yamu interfering," Kabito explained Shin smiled slightly and walked over to the ref explaining that Shiro will be okay and that he would be forfeiting the match because of the interference. The monk nodded looking over at the board, and moved Shiro's name to quarterfinals as well as Ma Junior, since Yamu left the arena.

After a few seconds Shiro stood up groggily causing the entire arena to let a large sigh of relief. As for the two worried women in Shiro's life they wouldn't be sated until they could hold and confirm he was alright. He reoriented himself then flew up into the stands. He landed closest to Nabiki, who abruptly launched herself at him hugging him tightly and smothering him in kisses tears running down her face in happiness and relief. He simply held her until the sobs subsided then turned and received the same treatment from his mother. It took a good five minutes for each luckily he wasn't next in the fight and the monks were giving him a bit of leeway, because of it.

Returning to the waiting area, Shin was already briefing them on what had happened and why. After a long drawn discussion about Majin Buu and Babidi, Hercule had arrived for his fight with Mighty Mask. He was laughing like the moron that he was, as the lumpy mess that was Mighty Mask followed him out to the ring. Unfortunately as they walked a tear that was in the costume started to finally give up and started ripping. By the time they reached the platform Mighty Mask had seemly been ripped in two. When Trunks and Goten each popped out from a half they both grinned sheepishly then abandoned their disguise and flew off to find Genma, now going to use him to take the sting out of their mother's anger.

"Mighty Mask is disqualified for being two people," announcer stated sounding almost disappointed. Hercule having seen who the two kids were thanked his lucky stars the costume had fallen apart before stepping onto the platform.

"Next is Videl Satan vs. Ranma Saotome!" the fans cheered loudly as Videl walked past her father giving him her best daughterly smile, which he returned. Ranma walked past them a smirk on his face and his hands behind his head.