In Search of Oceans
Period 11: Second bout
Finally, the moment that everyone was waiting for has arrived. Goku's name is called along with Uub's to enter the ring. Vegeta is on the sidelines, he is still at odds with Uub's significant. According to Goku, Uub he is the reincarnation of Buu. The announcer once again stepped up to the ring, microphone in hand he adjusts his tie for a moment before speaking.
"And now, the time has come for the next bout. featuring Goku and the youngster Uub!" He calls. Goku walks from the darkness of the change rooms, the suns rays illuminating his physique as he struts out full of the confidence. Even the knowledge that he is about to face off with the reincarnation of his greatest opponent doesn't faze him. Uub follows close behind him, both approach the ring. Uub is nervous, beads of sweat form on his forehead the moment he spots the crowd.
Trunks, Goten and Vegeta prepare for their own matches. Trunks and Goten stretch their hamstrings and shoulder muscles. Vegeta watches Goku and Uub's introduction. After a moment Trunks finishes his stretches and comes to stand beside his father, leaning back against the doorframe, his hands supporting his weight behind his back.
"I don't understand. That's the reincarnation of Buu?" Trunks asks his father. Vegeta ignores him. Observing the young Uub he is still uncertain, why such a destructive and cruel creature as Buu could be re-relapsed into the world, as a kind and fragile islander.
"If dad is so sure, then I suppose it is true." Goten supposes, coming to stand by Trunks. All three mindful to keep their distance, they knew this would be a match that Goku would use everything he had, including the ring itself as a weapon.
After the announcer concluded his introduction on Goku, he began to speak briefly about Uub. Vegeta listens discreetly but attentively. Goku and Uub reach the steps leading up to the ring, climbing up until they both reach the floor. Each of them takes their places on opposite sides of the ring.
"Goku's opponent comes from a small village on a far away island; he is the oldest of five children. His name is Uub and he enters the tournament in the hopes of winning the prize money to use it to buy food for his village!" Proclaims the announcer, lowering his microphone. Uub reaches his position on one side of the ring; his body trembles with as his beading sweat slides down his forehead.
Bulma frowns.
"Oh dear, it is such a shame that boy traveled so far only to be matched up with Goku in the finals" She sympathizes. She loves Goku dearly, but even she doesn't want to be in a ring opposite him. Piccolo snorts, looking down into the ring. This will be a great clashing of strengths from both sides, something they have perhaps never seen before.
"This will be the true championship match up" He utters subtlety to Dende. Dende can't get his preoccupation away from Savarna, she is whimpering and murmuring. Her face starting to turn red as through she was about to cry, but no cries came.
"That's for sure, it will be something incredible" he replies quickly, looking down into the ring for a brief moment. A shadow suddenly covers the ring; Dende looks up to see a large blimp hovering over the stadium. Hercules face painted across the side. He watches the blimp as it starts to circle away from the stadium. His eardrums ringing as the large gong is struck, signaling the start of the match.
Goku stands relaxed in the ring awaiting Uub. Uub shakes like a frightened animal, frozen on the spot. His fists balled up with nothing to hit, he stares staring at Goku. Goku cocks his head to the side.
"Hey relax, don't be so tense. You can't fight to you fullest that way." Goku offers, seeing Uub's tension rising.
"Yeah… Right." Uub replies, his voice shaking like his body. His tension is too much for Goku to take.
Goten, Trunks and Vegeta watched silently.
"He is so nervous!" Goku exclaims is disbelief. He has never seen someone with such inner strength have no control on their outer. Goku steps forward, stamping his foot into the ground; he wants to test Uub's reflexes under pressure. Uub whimpers like a small child, stumbling back from Goku several steps. Goku decides he had to be cruel to be kind.
Man, he has got it bad. I hate to do it, but this calls for drastic measures. He deliberates to himself. Crouching down he prepares himself.
"Hey kid, your diapers dirty. I can smell it from here!" he calls out at Uub, smiling smugly. Uub's face faults; he dropped his tensely balled fists in surprise.
"Oh and drop the goody act. You stinking village rat, I'm gonna finish that haircut for you, you half pint fitful reject! "Goku adds. Thinking for a second before adding more.
"Oh, and you're fucking ugly too! Yeah that's it, and its not surprising considering what the rest of your family looks like is it... uhh… MOWHAWK BOY!" he shouts, taking a breath. Uub's mind was going steadily into frenzy with every insult that leaves Goku's mouth.
"Your mothers so fat, the cows mooed at her!" The Saiyajin finished off, taking in a breath. Uub can endure no more, he was already baring his teeth when a frightful growl lurked in his throat, the border has been crossed against his mother's good name, he won't not let it go unpunished.
"HOW DARE YOU INSULT MY MOTHER!" Uub shouts furiously, shaking his fists. Goku blinks for a second at the reaction, his plan is working.
"Well come on then kid, prove me wrong!" He snaps, deciding to adding insult to injury Goku make one last comment. He turns around and starts patting his buttocks.
"Right here, right on my Uub!" he taunts, patting his buttocks continuously. Uub's rage hits boiling point, he starts walking toward Goku.
Trunks can not believe his eyes, is this a martial arts match or a playground brawl?
"Hey, what's your dads deal? I have never seen him act like this before." He asks Goten beside him. Goten is speechless, his father is acting like a ten year old. Vegeta's jaw drops, never has he seen such ridicule in the ring.
Goku's needs are met. He initiates the battle, leaping of the ground and shooting swiftly toward Uub. Reaching the youngster, Goku swings his foot around in front of him, hitting Uub directly in the gut.
"YOU'RE JUST A BED WETTER!" he shouts, watching Uub stumble back along the ring floor, almost falling off the edge. Balancing himself, Uub looks back at Goku, a growl coming from his throat. His muscles bulge and expand; with each breath he gains more strength. Goku takes a fighting stance. Uub finally snap into action, screaming out he runs toward the Saiyajin like a furious lion, intent on making a kill.
Pan has come to watch her grandfathers match; she finds Trunks and Goten leaning on the ring. She tugs on Goten's pants. Goten looks down to her.
"Uncle Goten, is Grandpa gonna win?" Pan asks urgently. Goten looks back up to the fight and sighs.
"I don't know Panny, I don't know." He replies seriously.
Uub leaps up, flying toward Goku shouting with all his might. Slinging his leg around he tries to kick Goku into oblivion, Goku blocks him. Uub back away momentarily, Goku takes this chance to check the pain in his arm, the one he used to block Uub's attack. He is amazed by how much the pain radiates though his arm. Lowering his guard, Goku is too slow to block the side Kick Uub delivers into the side of his head. The strength of the impact is enough to send Goku flying across the ring, landing face down on the hard floor. The announcer starts to counting Goku out, he is down to 2 when the Saiyajin finally starts to move, pushing himself up onto his hands and knees.
"This is really exciting!" Goku exclaims, he senses Uub is directly above him. The young villager waists no time, balling his right fist he hammers it down at Goku. Goku dodges and Uub ends up hitting the concrete floor. A thick cloud of dust clouds the air.
Flipping away speedily, Goku stooped for a short breath on the other side of the ring. Looking back at the thick cloud of dust he grins.
"There is no doubt about it, that kid is Majin Buu alright." he uttered, spotting Uub's silhouette amongst the dust. Uub searches around for Goku, finding him on the other side of the ring. The youngster leaps out from the clearing dust, initiating hand-to-hand combat.
Amongst the frenzy, Goku manages to grasp Uub's arms as his fist narrowly skims Goku's cheek. Rising high up above the ring, Goku slings Uub over his head and back down into the ring. Uub feels himself go through the ring's floor, the concrete burying him. After a few seconds he finds a weak point and smashes his way out.
"Hey, the fights up here!" he hears Goku call from above. A content smirk plastered across the Saiyajin face. Uub is not about to give up, he struggles furiously to release his body from the heavy blocks of concrete. Bursting into the sky, he flips over Goku and lands several feet away. Goku is ready for anything, with his arms up guarding his face; he watches the determination in Uub's eyes.
I can't loose! I promised everyone id return with the prize money, I have to win! Uub pledged inwardly to himself. He will not loose, he can not loose.
"Very good, but you can do much better." Goku states, rocketing toward Uub.
"I can not believe it, that kid is learning how to fight whilst he's actually fighting." Utters Vegeta; his previous opinion of the boys abilities vanquished.
"Are you guys seeing what I am seeing? Wow man that's unreal!" Krillin calls out, trying to gain a better view at the crowded balcony. Gohan leans out of his seat.
"Yes I see, he's great!" He utters in amazement.
"But, that's your dad he is fighting." Videl comments, leaning in closer to her husband. Chichi watches with her jaw hanging slack. Placing her finger up to her chin, she considered the situation logically.
"How could a boy possibly fight Goku like that." she is interrupted by Bulma's shouting.
"Hey, this must be the guy Goku was talking about, is that possible? Could he possibly be that strong?" she wonders, turning to Piccolo and does Videl did the same. Both women looking to Piccolo, the only certified fighter in the room. The reserved Namekian has no words for the, only a proud smile.
The crowds cheers louder and harder, the fight intensified further, pulsating bolts of energy are visible as fists impact. Every impact sends more shockwaves through the stadium, the thick concrete of the ring cracking from the intents vibrations. Dende is unable to convey what he was watching; he is intrigued by Uub's magnitude of abilities.
"He is giving Goku a definite run for his money." he comments, glimpsing up at Piccolo, whom is watching the fight with pride. Enjoying the experience.
"Indeed he is Dende, Goku must be loving it. He has waited 10 years for this." he says sentimentally.
Dende is about to reply when an astonishing sight catches everyone's attention; Uub has managed to knock Goku down in the fight, holding the Saiyajin by his ankles. Swinging his around in circles in the centre of the ring. Uub throws Goku high into the air. Swiftly following he gets ahead of Goku and his fists interlocked, slams down into Goku's spine. Goku hits the ring with incredible force, creating an enormous crater.
Pan looks on in horror; she ran forward calling out to him but is swiftly picked up by Hercule. Everyone from the balcony holds their breath in horror, Chichi calls out to her husband desperately. Uub land's on the ring floor, watching and waiting to see if his opponent will reappear.
After a while there is still no sigh on Goku. Uub steps closer and the ground begins to shake, broken pieces of concrete come flying out from deep inside the crater. Goku's power gathering cries ring out into the stadium, the tomb of concrete suddenly explodes. From inside Goku reappears unhurt. He turned to face Uub, who stares dumbfounded, unable to comprehend how this man survived such an attack.
"Pretty good try." Goku says, cracking his neck from side to side.
"Lets Go!" he exclaims. Bringing up his fists and standing in his stance. Uub falls to the floor astonished, standing up quickly he gets into his own stance.
"What are these bad boys captain, some kind of mutants?" Knock asks Captain Chicken; Knock recovered enough to come and watch the fight after Vegeta's blow. Captain chicken agrees with Knock, both agree that its best leave while they still have the time. The pair ran from the stadium, not letting anything stand in their way.
The fighting has grown out of control; parts of the stands have received damage as have several of the surrounding buildings of the arena. After more close calls, Uub is hanging off the edge of the ring, searching out Goku who is no where in sight. Uub gasped in amazement when he spots Goku high above the ring.
"You can fly?" He asks with amazement. Goku does not reply, hovering several yards above the ring, his gi torn and tattered around his legs and shoulders. Goku is poised, lifting his hands from his sides; he brings them behind him to his right side. His fingers coiling as if he was holding a ball; he calls out in a loud, clear voice.
"KAAAA MEEEEE HAAAA MEEE HAAAAAAAAAA!!" The empty space between Goku's fingers fill with a bright churning ball of blue and red energy. It grows larger with every word he shouts.
"DAD, DON'T DO IT!" Gohan calls desperately. The power in this attack could destroy the area and injure many. Uub cringes; shutting his eyes tightly he waits for the deadly power that he was witnessing to come forth and destroy him, already feeling the ring beginning to crumble beneath his feet.
The stone ring breaks apart, sending Uub flying through the air. He shuts his eyes, preparing for the unavoidable pain he is about to endure. It never comes, Uub opens his eye slowly as a cool breeze rushes around his body; he finds himself floating above the ring, holding him is Goku.
"Hmm, you don't quite have a grip on how to fly yet Uub. That's too bad, its only natural you know. You need to find a master that can teach you these things." Goku tells him. Lowering him down to the ring gently, Goku lands opposite him.
"I apologies for insulting you earlier, please forgive me. I just wanted to see your true power; it was all bottled up inside you until I infuriated you." Goku explains, placing his hands upon his hips.
"But hey, you have learned something important about yourself. You are strong, truly strong." He compliments graciously. Uub looks up in confusion; he himself had doubted his abilities from the moment he stepped into the arena.
"However." Goku continues.
"You don't quite know how to control it, and im betting you have never fought a fight like this before have you?" He asks, strolling around Uub observantly.
"No, not really." Uub responds, following Goku who is circling him.
"Hmm I see." Goku analyzes. He looks up toward the heavens, as if searching for guidance on the decision he is about to make.
After a time of silence and deep inner collaboration, Goku makes his decision.
"What the hell, I have decided that I will be your mentor, to teach you the art of martial arts. How does that sound to you?" He suggests, looking to Uub for an answer. Wondering if the youngster will agree. Uub is ecstatic, he agrees quickly to the idea. It will be a great life ambition to fulfill, but then he sighs.
"What's the matter, Uub?" Goku asks, seeing the flicker of doubt in his eyes.
"I come from a very poor family Goku; sports just don't have room to be enjoyed in my life. And they are just sports." Uub explains solemnly. Goku can plainly see the boy has a strong commitment to his kin and their welfare. Much like that he has toward his own loved ones. The Saiyajin rubs his chin for a moment, trying to find a solution.
"I have an idea; Mr. Satan has scores of money. So don't worry you are covered in that department." Goku motioning toward Mr. Saten standing on the sidelines.
From the balcony everyone is confused, moments earlier the two in the ring were about to kill each other. Now they are in deep conversation. Only Piccolo and Dende know the truth.
"He is going to train this youngster, I expected as much" Piccolo utters discreetly to Dende. Dende nods.
"Yes, its just impossible for him to stay away from training, his reason for living is to protect this planet and its people." Dende chuckles, rocking Savarna against his chest. Goku floats up to the balcony, reaching them with a solemn expression on his face. Immediately everyone is silent.
"Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know I am going to be training Uub. I don't know how long it will take, and im not sure when we are gonna be training either." Goku explains, looking at everyone and stopping at Gohan.
"Wait, what do you mean? You're leaving again?" Gohan asks heatedly. Goku shrugs, he is about to leave them and knows it will deeply hurt his sons and wife to hear it. But he has an obligation to a much wider group, the earth's people.
"Wait just one minute!" Chichi shouts pushing past her Gohan.
"You don't have to go gala banting off anywhere to train him, I... I offer to let him stay with us whilst you train him." She forces herself to say it. She couldn't bare it all over again, not loosing him again for years on end. Goku looks at her in surprise, floating down closer to her.
"Are you sure you want that, its wont be easy having more people to look after around the house 'hon'." Goku says, learning his elbows onto the railing. Chichi bites her bottom lip; more house work is nothing to her, as long as he is there.
"Yes, no questions or second thoughts about it Goku. I want you at home, nowhere else for the rest of our lives." Saying this she reaches out, embracing Goku tightly around his neck, her cheek pressed up against his. He returns the embrace readily, his arms wrapped around her. Slowly pulling away, he plants a light kiss on upon her forehead, keeping his large strong hands on her shoulders.
"Ill tell Uub, im certain he will agree." Goku releases his hold upon her, smiling as he flies down to Trunks and Goten are waiting.
He lands before Goten.
"Is it true dad? Are you really leaving us?" Goten asks urgently. Fear of loosing him again. Trunks steps closer, also anxious to know the truth. A frantic shouting comes from behind, they all turn to see Pan running toward them in tears.
"Grandpa please tell me it's not true, please don't leave me, please!" Pan calls out, running past Trunks and Goten into her grandfather's waiting arms. Goku melts at the sight of her tears.
"Pan it's alright please stop crying. I am not going anywhere, im staying right here, with you." He says soothingly, stroking her cheek with the pad of his thumb. Pan looks up into his eyes, he is telling the truth. Her saddened face brightens with a gracious smile.
"You're staying, oh grandfather!" She shouts joyfully. She leaps up, grasping his thick neck in an embrace.
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