Chapter 48
Last time on DragonBall AF, Uubu, Goku Jr, and Goshin ventured into the demon world to take care of Appolysis. Unbeknownst to them though, Son Goku ahs also ventured into the demon realm. With the fight between Goshin and Appolysis already started, will Son Goku get there in time to help, or will Goshin even need it?
Son Goku was racing across the desert as fast as he could trying to reach the place where he sensed a tremendous amount of ki. That ki belonged to Appolysis and Goshin. "At this rate I won't be there for another hour!" yelled Son Goku. "There's gotta be-". Son Goku suddenly stopped. "That's it! Instantaneous Movement! I can't believe I didn't realize that in the first place!"
Son Goku put his fingers to his forehead and began meditating until he locked onto the ki. "Here we go!" Son Goku vanished into thin air, and in less than a second rematerialized. He then noticed something wasn't right. "What? I'm in the same spot? How did that happen?" The confused Saiyan again put his two fingers to his forehead and again vanished, but only to reappear in the same exact spot.
"This isn't right," he said growing impatient. "I don't understand why this isn't working! It's gotta be something with this demon world that's interfering, but I can't put my finger on it. I guess my best bet is to keep running, and I better hurry up!" And with that, Son Goku continued on his way towards the fight.
On the Planet of the Kais, the deceased were diligently watching the fight unfold in the demon realm. "That fight started pretty quick," commented Vegeta Jr. "I thought this windbag would be the kind that talks for an hour before he fights."
"I think that Appolysis is too enraged to care for talking," added Rou Dai. "The first part of his plan, that is to resurrect the warriors from Hell, has been shattered by Son Goku. If Goshin can hold on long enough, he'll be there to assist him."
"What!" exclaimed Vegeta. "First off, it doesn't make any sense that two young Saiyans should be able to reach Super Saiyan 4 the natural way! Do you know how demeaning that is! The offspring of Kakarot has succeeded where I have failed. And second of all, you're allowing him to fight in the living world! I should be down there as well then! Why does he get these special rights?"
"Vegeta," said Kabitokai, "you have to realize that we didn't know he'd be venturing through the portal. We had no idea if he'd choose tog o through or not. But you can definitely not leave here. Son Goku will have to deal with the consequences once he returns."
"I've already accepted the fact that Kakarot may be stronger than me, but that doesn't mean that I still can't fight!" remarked Vegeta. "You think it's been fun up here just sparring for the past 40 or so years? I wouldn't mind fighting in another serious battle myself! I demand that I be let out of here!"
"Quit your whining!" snapped Rou Dai. "Like we said, Son Goku wasn't supposed to leave in the first place. We aren't about to let you go, and that's under any circumstances. The living world has to learn to fend for itself, but since Son Goku's already there, there's no point in calling him back. So just sit back and watch the fight and stop complaining!"
Vegeta was taken aback but bit his tongue and leaned back up against the tree he was on earlier. Meanwhile, the fight still raged on.
"That a boy Goshin!" yelled Gohan. "He's doing great! Did you see that last blow to the face he gave him?"
"I think they're still even though," replied Goten. "Does anybody even now how strong Appolysis really is? What if he isn't showing his true power?"
"That's exactly what we're afraid of," said Kabitokai. "We not absolutely sure. Perhaps this is where Son Goku will have to come into the equation if Uubu and the boys can't hold their own. We will see though…"
Back at the battle, Goshin and Appolysis were still deadlocked in their fight as Goku Jr and Uubu watched on. Goshin and Appolysis were exchanging punches with each other as both received as well as dealt blows. Then, Appolysis caught one of Goshin's punches instead of blocking it. Appolysis drove his other hand into Goshin's stomach hard. HACK Goshin began throwing up blood as Appolysis lifted Goshin into the air by his hand and quickly threw him to the ground.
"Goshin!" yelled Goku Jr. BOOM The imprint of a giant crater was left on the ground, but before the dust could fade, Goshin quickly powered up and shot straight back up towards Appolysis.
"SUPER DRAGON WAVE!" Goshin released his attack as it headed straight towards Appolysis. The demon king easily knocked the blast away, but after he did, he noticed that Goshin was no longer in front of him.
"Looking for me?" Goshinsaid in a grave tone.
"WHAT?" Appolysis quickly turned around and saw Goshin floating there. Before he could make another move, Goshin nailed him in the face with his punch and sent Appolysis reeling to the ground. Goshin landed on the ground, waiting for him to emerge. When he finally did, Appolysis did not immediately begin fighting again.
"You truly are the descendent of the one that killed my father," said Appolysis. "I knew you'd be strong, I knew it."
"For your information," said Goshin, "I've recently found out that my ancestor did not kill your father. He merely fought him in a battle. The one that killed your father is now fused with that man." Goshin pointed to Uubu.
"What's he doing?" asked Goku Jr.
"I think he's just trying to get Appolysis angrier," replied Uubu. "He knows from prior experience what happens if your rage blinds you too much."
"HAHAHAHAHA!" laughed Appolysis. "And do you expect me to chase after him or something? I was just commenting that you are very strong as your ancestor was told to be. However, you must now that my true motives are not avenging my father's death, even though I would've been happy to see him if he released from Hell. All I wish is to crush all who oppose me and make sure my dream of ruling this universe, as well as yours, comes true."
"Then I will be the one to stop you," said Goshin. "I have plenty more tricks up my sleeve."
"As do I," smirked Appolysis. "Let's begin again." And with that, he lunged toward Goshin who quickly side-stepped the attack. Goshin took his elbow and drove it into Appolysis' back.
"Hope you're prepared!" yelled Goshin as he turned around and began showering Appolysis with a series of ki blasts. Appolysis stood his ground with his arms covering his chest, taking every blow. Goshin kept throwing blast after blast, but as he was doing so, he could hear a noise coming from the demon.
"ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…"
"What is he doing?" he asked himself as he kept on shooting the ki basts.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…" Appolysis began to get louder as Goshin finally stopped to see what he was doing. The blue aura had risen up around Appolysis again, seeming to encase him. "Ahhhhhhhhhhh…AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" VOOOOM A surge of energy came from Appolysis body and the force knocked Goshin of his feet. The force of the surge was so great that it even took Uubu and Goku Jr by surprise sending them flying back a few feet.
When Goshin got up a look of horror came over his face. "My God!" he exclaimed. Before him stood Appolysis, still in his blue aura with his hands on top of one another, almost in the same formation as a Kamehameha wave would be. But in his hands was an immense ball of ki,five times the size of a regular Kamehameha.
"Demon Soul Striker!" boomed Appolysis and he shot the blast towards Goshin.
"DAMN IT!" he yelled. "KAMEHAMEHA!" And just before Appolysis attack hit him, Goshin managed to get the wave off, just barely however. Goshin's Kamehameha wave wasn't gaining any ground at all and was barely holding back Appolysis' Demon Soul Striker. IWhere did he get that energy from/I he thought to himself. I can't… hold on! AHHHHHHHHHHH!" Goshin's wave was blown apart as Appolysis' wave connected with Goshin causing a giant explosion.
"This isn't good!" yelled Uubu as he shielded his eyes from the bright light of the attack. When the light cleared Goshin was on the ground with obvious damage. His right arm had taken most of the damage. Blood was dripping from a major gash and his chest had numerous cuts from flying debris as well as bruises from the actual wave connecting.
"I'm not letting up yet!" yelled Appolysis and he flew straight towards Goshin again. The without warning, Goshin disappeared. "What the- Not again!" yelled Appolysis. But then he saw where Goshin had ended up. He had moved a several yards away atop a bluff.
"Give me a second to catch my breath," said Goshin. "You wouldn't want this fight to end that fast would you?" Goshin jumped off the bluff and flew straight towards Appolysis with his fist outstretched.
"I'll block you!" yelled the demon king.
"Got ya!" exclaimed Goshin, and suddenly he opened his palm and let out three ki blasts.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHH! MY FACE!" Appolysis not able to react fast enough was hit directly in the face with all three ki blasts. And now Goshin was zeroing in fast, less than 15 feet away from him.
"And now for the kill!"
The fight is finally heating up with two large blows dealt to each fighter already. Now as Goshin closes in, will he really do what he says and finish Appolysis now! Find out on the next DragonBall AF!