Chapter 11
Last time on DragonBall AF, General Bronze attempted to take out Vegeta and Goku by shooting them with his barrage of bullets. When that didn't work, he lost all hope and almost killed himself, but was saved by Goku at the last minute. The boys left Bronze by himself to figure out what to do with his life. The boys then continued onward towards the Red Ribbon Army base, and waiting there for him is one of Dr. Gero's deadly creations, Android 10!
The boys were near the base, and in the distance, they could see someone standing on the outskirts of the base.
"Hey," said Vegeta, "is that a statue or something down there? Cause I don't sense anything coming from it."
"I dunno," answered Goku, "but let's check it out!" The boys then landed in front of Android 10, and were very confused.
"Welcome boys, welcome," declared the android. "I've been waiting for you to arrive! I'm sure our fight will be very... interesting!"
"Goku," whispered Vegeta, "why can't I sense anything?"
"Oh, well that's because I'm not human!" said 10. "You see, I am an android and I have many abilities that you humans do not have, like better hearing as I have just demonstrated."
"You don't look all that special," said Vegeta. "You look weak to tell the truth." Android 10 was very tall, about 7 feet. He had muscles, but they weren't too big. His hair went down to about his shoulders and was a light purple color and he wore a red bandana atop his head with the letters RR.
"Kid," 10 answered gruffly, "don't get me pissed. I don't insult people. I take out my frustration in battle. Now are we done talking, cause I'd really like to kill both of you right about now."
"Well," said Goku, "we're ready. You wanna go first Vegeta?"
"Wait a minute," said 10, "if I only fought one of you, you'd be easily defeated. I'm taking both of you on because that's the only chance you'll have of winning."
"Wow, you're sure confident," said Vegeta. "That's the same mistake all of the other generals made in this army. So what makes you think you're so special anyways?"
"Because androids are superior to humans," he answered. "And, I already know all of your techniques and fighting styles."
"How is that even possible?" said Goku.
"You see kid," he replied. "I was originally programed to do one thing, kill your ancestor, Son Goku."
"What? You know my ancestor?" yelled Goku.
"Actually, I only know of him," answered 10. "You see, myself and the 14 other androids were destroyed because we rebelled against our creator. But, my memory chip remained intact and I remained in the mountain area that used to be Gero's lab for over 100 years! But then, while the newly formed Red Ribbon Army were looking for schematics of old weapons made by Dr. Gero, they came across my memory chip, still miraculously intact. I was rebuilt and I now occupy a new body, and I must say I'm much better looking then I was 100 years ago! But when I learned I was the last surviving creation of Dr. Gero, I felt a sense of pride and duty to carry out his army's wishes, and now it seems I will carry on Gero's as well by exterminating you two Saiyans!"
"We won't go down easy!" exclaimed Goku. "We'll both take you on, and trust me it'll be more than enough!"
"Then let's begin!" yelled 10 and with that he flew straight toward the boys and quickly hit both of them hard sending them flying in opposite directions. Goku went right through a tree and Vegeta slammed his back hard into a rock.
"HAHAHA!" laughed 10. "I told you! I'm stronger than anyone you've ever faced! You didn't even have time to dodge me!" Goku got up first and started flying back toward 10.
"AHHHH!" Goku got right up in 10's face and shot a ki blast at point blank range.
"Damn brat!" yelled 10. "I guess I should've known two Saiyans wouldn't back down so easily. Now where's the other?" Vegeta was above 10 preparing his attack. "Hey, tall freak!" yelled Vegeta. "Take this! Final Shine!" Vegeta launched his attack and it was quickly descending onto 10. He saw it coming and tried to move out of the way, but just when he thought he'd escaped the blast, Goku appeared directly in front of him and kicked him back towards the blast.
"AHHHH! NO!" yelled 10 and he became engulfed in Vegeta's attack.
"Be on guard, Vegeta," said Goku, "he's not finished after that."
"Well I must've at least blown of a limb or something!" replied Vegeta. When the smoke cleared, 10 was gone.
"Oh boys!" said a voice from behind. The boys turned around and saw 10 unscathed for the most part. "Think fast!" Goku got out of 10's way, but Vegeta wasn't as lucky and he got drilled in the nose before he could react.
"Vegeta!" yelled Goku as Vegeta started to fall toward the ground. 10 then intercepted Goku and stood in his way.
"Worry about yourself boy!" and 10 then began punching Goku rapidly, but Goku was matching him blow for blow. They continued their aerial battle and soon 10 added some kicking to the punching barrage. Goku again countered and the two were still even. Vegeta was still on the ground, reeling after being hit in the nose.
"Damn piece of crap!" yelled Vegeta. "I'll take him down while he's busy with Goku." Vegeta outstretched his arm and began charging another ki blast. But he realized he couldn't get an accurate shot because the two were moving so much. "I'll have to fly up there and take him on with my fists as well!" Just as Vegeta said that, 10 finally connected with one of his punches and hit Goku in the cheek, but Goku came back by nailing 10 in the stomach. 10 then kicked Goku in the head and then clenched both his hands together ready to knock him to the ground when Vegeta got right in 10's face and returned the favor by punching him in the nose, sending him flying back.
"Goku, you okay?" asked Vegeta.
"I'm fine, but let's hurry up and get to 10 before he gets us first!" The two Saiyans then flew straight toward 10 and then began punching and kicking him, but amazingly, 10 was able to keep up and he was blocking both of their attacks. But soon, 10 gained the upper edge and now the boys could do nothing but block while 10 attacked.
"YES!" yelled 10. "I WILL TRIUMPH!" 10 stopped punching the boys and then opened his mouth and almost instantly, an enormous energy beam emerged and knocked Goku and Vegeta sprawling to the ground. "Weak Saiyans..."
Goku and Vegeta were starting to become fatigued. "It seems like," said Vegeta, "he's growing stronger with every blow we give him! He was barely able to take on just you, but nowtwo Super Saiyans can hardly lay a hand on him? We need to fuse!"
"Are you serious!" exclaimed Goku. "We already discussed this! Only when we're in mortal danger, and I still think we can beat this guy! Now let's come up with a plan before he comes down here!" Meanwhile, 10 just floated high above in the sky waiting for his opponents next move. What are they doing? he thought. They must know that their defeat is inevitable. Well, maybe not, I probably should've told them why I'm Dr. Gero's mightiest android! I have the ability to grow stronger as the fight progresses, just as it is now. Soon, their punches will feel like a mosquito bite!
"Here I come boys!" he yelled and he began swooping towards Goku and Vegeta.
"Stick with the plan!" exclaimed Goku. "Let's go!" And the two young Saiyans split up and 10 started to follow Vegeta.
"Come on freak!" yelled Vegeta. "Hit me!"
"Why you little bastard!" screamed 10. Then, as 10 went in for the kill, Goku began to chant a few yards behind him.
"KA-ME-HA..."
"Take this!" and 10 knocked the wind out of Vegeta and he started falling from the sky.
"MEEEEEE..." 10 turned around and realized what Goku was doing.
"It's the... Kamehameha wave!" he exclaimed. But unbeknownst to him, Vegeta actually partially blocked the punch, and wasn't out for the count. Then, Vegeta started charging up another Final Shine.
"Do it Goku!" he yelled.
"HAAAAA!" screamed Goku and he released the wave. It was so immense, all 10 could do was block it. He struggled holding it back, but he was slowly gaining more power to push the blast back at Goku. But all of a sudden, Vegeta then released his attack, directly behind 10.
"FINAL SHINE!" The beam headed straight towards 10 and he knew he was in for it.
"THIS CAN'T HAPPEN!" The Final Shine connected, causing 10 to release his hold on the Kamehameha wave and both attacks then exploded making direct hits onto 10.
"We got him!" yelled Goku triumphantly. When the smoke finally cleared, a few parts of 10 were strewn across the ground, including one of his arms. "I think we really did it Vegeta!" rejoiced Goku.
"All right!" said Vegeta. The boys then landed down near the parts of 10 which were scattered. "Hardly anything left," said Vegeta, "we must've vaporized him!"
"Wrong..." said 10. Suddenly, a severely damaged 10 emerged from the woods surrounding the base and Goku and Vegeta were filled with fear. "You bastards tore up my face, you severed my arm, my clothes are ruined, and I've never felt better! HAHAHA! Thanks for getting me so much stronger! I left out the one thing that makes me so superior from the other generals. As the fight goes on, I grow stronger with each blow, and those blasts sharply enhanced my strength and speed! I'll test it on you Vegeta!" And before anyone could blink, 10 appeared behind Vegeta and stuck his hand through Vegeta's stomach, and then pulled it out, leaving Vegeta's stomach, a wide gaping hole.
"Ah-ah-ah!" COUGH Vegeta began coughing up blood and couldn't believe that his stomach was now a bloody hole.
"VEGETA!" cried Goku.
Oh no! Vegeta is on the verge of dying! How will Goku be able to save his friend before 10 finishes Goku himself? Find out next time on DragonBall AF!