Chapter 47

Last time on DragonBall AF, Beelzebub was finally defeated by a joint effort from Goku Jr and Uubu. That being done, our heroes must now focus on the true evil at hand, Appolysis. While they're debating on whether to jump into the portal or wait for the king of demons to come to them, Piccolo and Son Goku are about to venture through the portal inside Hell.

"Well, what now?" asked Son Goku as he and Piccolo stood before the portal to the demon world. "Do we just jump through it and 'poof', we're there?"

Piccolo walked closer to the portal and stuck out his arm. His arm went right through the portal, and he quickly retracted it. "I suppose that answers your question."

"Heh, yea!" laughed Son Goku. "Well, should we go through it? Should we really interfere with the living world again Piccolo? We've done what Yama has told us to do, and ever since the beginning of all this I've been having my doubts."

"Goku," said Piccolo in a serious tone, "if you go, you'll be going by yourself. You know I can't go through there. I'm not strong enough. This victory here, it was sheer luck, I have no chance against Appolysis."

Just then, Mezu came running towards them. "Hey guys, great work! King Yama is very pleased! He'd like you both to come to his front desk, that includes you Piccolo.

Son Goku turned towards Piccolo and said, "You better go then Piccolo. I have to decide what's best for me though. Mezu, tell King Yama I might be a little late."

Mezu saw the portal. "Uh, Goku, I dunno if King Yama wants you going through there or not."

Then, Piccolo put his hand on Son Goku's shoulder. "This isn't just about the planet Goku, this is about the universe. Bending the rules further won't make any difference in the long run I think, just keep that in mind." Then he turned around and began walking saying to Mezu, "Let's go."

"I'll tell him Goku," called Mezu, "but I really don't now how he'll react."

"I guess we'll see," replied Son Goku. "If I'm not there withinfive minutes of your arrival there, seal up this portal. See you later you guys. And with that, Piccolo and Mezu walked through the cavern leaving Son Goku by himself at the opening to the portal.

"Lord Appolysis, we've received word of the fight."

Appolysis was sitting at his throne and arose to answer his lackey. "How did it turn out then?" he growled.

"Well sir," the lackey replied, "one fighter from the resistance was killed, but in the end, both Belial and Beelzebub were defeated and killed."

At first Appolysis didn't move a muscle. A few moments later however, he erupted. "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! FOOLS! HOW COULD THEY UNDERESTIMATE THEM!" The lackey cowered in fear as his ruler lumbered towards him. "Take me to the portal to earth. I will finish these scum myself!"

Back on Earth, Goku Jr and the rest were still on the Lookout mulling over their plan for battle. "I say we go into the portal," announced Goshin. "Better to tear up his place during a fight then to scar the Earth. We already did enough damage with the previous two. It's anybody's guess what could happen when we take on their superior."

"True," said Uubu, "but I'm not quite sure yet. Who knows what traps could like in the demon world. We know nothing of the place. Appolysis could have prior knowledge of most of the areas on the land and would know what hazards to look out for."

"Well we must make our decision fast, or he'll make his first," replied Goshin.

"I know," said Uubu. "Goku, what do you think?"

"It doesn't matter to me," he replied. "As long as we fight him and defeat him, I'll be happy. Let's just get the job done."

"Uubu, I strongly urge that we go through," Goshin repeated. "We can't harm the Earth anymore."

"He has a point," put in Dende. "The Earth has seen more than its fair share of monumental battles, it's been destroyed completely twice already! It may be time to take it somewhere else for a change."

"All right then," said Uubu, "we'll have to go to demon world then."

"Great, let's leave now then," said Goshin. "The sooner the better." Goku Jr, Goshin, and Uubu all floated up towards the portal.

"Good luck everybody!" yelled Dende. "Come back in one piece!"

"We'll do our best!" called Goku Jr, and with that the three warriors flew through the portal and vanished.

Son Goku stood at the entrance to the portal that was in Hell and had made up his mind. "I have to go through," he said to himself. "I have to try and stop Appolysis before he comes to Earth. I just hope he'll be easy to point out once I get in there though." Then, Son Goku took a few steps back and got in running position. "Here goes nothing!" And with that, he ran full speed and jumped through the portal. In less than a second he popped back out, now in the demon realm.

He looked all around him only to see a barren wasteland. There were few rocks near the entrance to the portal, but other than that all there was were the dark sky and the sand blowing across the plains. "I sense a tremendous amount of ki!" he exclaimed. "It's so evil though, but it seems far away. I wish I knew if he could sense my ki as well. I'll play it safe and run there as fast as I can." Leaving a trail of dust Son Goku embarked, not knowing that hisdescendents and formal pupil were converging on the same spot.

Now through the portal, Goshin, Goku Jr and Uubu were in close proximity to Appolysis' tower. "Holy crap!" yelled Goku Jr. "Can you feel that ki coming from over there! It's like Belial and Beelzebub's except… I don't know how to say this. It almost feels, darker."

"You're right," replied Goshin, "it embodies practically everything sinister, and it's very strong too. But I have a feeling he may be repressing his true power. If this is truly Appolysis, he must be much smarter than the other two demons that he sent to deal with us before.

"Let's head in then," said Uubu. "See that window up there?" He pointed out a small circular window that appeared to be open in the middle of one of the towers. We'll fly through there and follow the source of the energy. If anybody stands in our way, we must meet them with force."

Just then a giant rumble was heard and it shook the entire ground with a tremendous force. "Well Uubu ya might as well scrap that plan!" yelled Goku Jr. A beam of light shot out of the top of the castle sending debris flying everywhere.

"Quick get behind these boulders over here!" said Uubu to the boys.

"Let's just fight him now!" insisted Goshin. "That must be Appolysis so let's go after him!"

"No!" exclaimed Uubu. "This will test if he can sense our ki or not! Now come on!" Goshin listened and followed the other two to their hiding place. In no time, Appolysis was shooting straight towards the portal that they had just come out of. "Don't suppress your ki that much now," whispered Uubu, "only a little bit."

Appolysis stood before the portal with the other three only a few yards away from him, concealed. Then suddenly, Appolysis lifted his arm and out of his pointer finger he shot off a blast that completely destroyed the spot where the three warriors were hiding. "Heh, so you're already here?" he chuckled. "You didn't think I'd hear you, didn't you?"

The three entered their battle poses while Uubu answered. "Yes, we're here, and we will stop you one way or another Appolysis."

"So you already know who I am then," he replied. "Good then, I won't have to introduce myself. Now I will give all of you one chance to save yourselves. Give up now. Become part of my army and you will all live as honored generals and partake in the greatest empire the world has ever seen. You don't want to refuse this offer, trust me."

"We sure as hell are!" bellowed Goku Jr. "There's no way I'll let you take over my home. We'll beat you here, and on your own turf! AHHHHHHHH!" With that, he quickly powered up and turned Super Saiyan 4.

"Good idea," said Goshin. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Now two Super Saiyan 4's stood before the king of all demons ready for a battle.

"I warned you!" growled Appolysis. A dark blue aura came up around him as his ki level grew higher and higher. "There will be no MERCY!" Appolysis lunged towards the fighters as they all dodged out of the way.

"You leave those other two out of it!" yelled Goshin. "I've decided that you will be fighting me!"

Appolysis' eyes grew wide. "Can you be anymore insolent! It may be better for you and that brother of yours to both take me on!"

"Maybe later, but I still haven't gotten my chance to fight yet!" he yelled back. "Goku! Uubu! Scatter and get to a safe distance now!" Goshin quickly disappeared and reappeared directly behind Appolysis. "HA!" He went to elbow the demon in the back, but he quickly turned around and caught the blow. Goshin then swung his other fist as did Appolysis and both engaged in blocking and taking the blows of each other's punches.

Uubu looked on as the fight began. So far they're matching almost blow for blow. I hope Goshin can keep it up, I really do.

The fight to save the Universe has begun! With both Gokus, Goshin, and Uubu all in demon world now, things are beginning to develop and get interesting. How well will Goshin succeed in his fight? And when will Son Goku finally arrive? Find out in the coming chapters of DragonBall AF!