Chapter 23: Goku vs. Broly, One Last Time.

Flashback:

"I hate you, and I don't know why, but I'll only find peace in killing you. But, I may find that peace if you kill me as well."

"A fight to the death Broly?... Well then, I think we should begin this fight."

Flashback End:

Goku and Broly charged each other. The final battle was on. Goku and Broly's forearms crashed together, both pushing and trying to gain an advantage. Goku began to push Broly back. His energy was surging, static electricity shooting off of them. They switched up into a grapple. Their auras combined into one and made a ball shape around the two.

Broly gave Goku a knee to the stomach to break the grapple, and then hammered him into the ground.

Goku stood up and smirked, his orange over shirt torn completely off. "Well, shall we skip the rest of the warm up?"

Broly smirked as well. "Have it your way."

Vegeta stood at the edge of the cliff, his tail was in constant motion. "I can't believe he's trying to do this alone!"

Chi Chi looked at Vegeta, Goten was under her arm, Trunks was standing next to his father. Videl was tending to Gohan's wound.

Please... don't die on me Gohan. Videl thought.

"Videl?" Said a sore Gohan.

"Gohan sweetie, don't talk, save your energy."

"Listen Videl," Said Gohan ignoring Videl's words, "I want you to know, you did great, you were angry."

"I hardly remember what happened, I just knew that I had to do something, then I blacked out."

"I'll tell you... later... right now, I've got to take a nap." Gohan began to fall asleep.

Videl smiled at him, she thought to herself. He is the one, I can feel it.

"Videl," Called out Vegeta, "Will he be alright?"

"Yes, I think so." Videl walked over to Vegeta, Trunks and Goten approached her. They both hugged her.

Goten was in tears, but also happy, "Thanks for keeping him safe. And thanks for being my brother's awesome girl friend."

"Yeah," Said Trunks, "Thanks for being a show off." He laughed and walked over to his father. "I guess the sword won't help this time."

"Don't worry son," Said Vegeta, "This is not your battle, this is Kakarrot's battle." Vegeta motioned Videl next to him. Videl nodded and walked over. "Listen, I must explain something to you, what you did was brave, and I know you probably don't remember a thing."

"I keep getting told that I saved Gohan, and that I protected you guys, at least them." Videl looked at Vegeta with confusion.

"You did, I'll explain as this fight takes place, so just enjoy the show." Vegeta and Videl silently watched the battle.

Goku and Broly were battling in mid air, the ground was being shook, and multiple outcrops of rock rose up. Goku and Broly didn't miss a hit on each other, the were fighting with everything they had. Both inflicting heavy damage on the other. Goku's Super Saiyan 3 power was being matched by Broly's Legendary Super Saiyan power. They were almost equal.

Goku spoke. "You've really gotten strong haven't ya."

"No talk, just fight!" Replied Broly.

Broly threw a punch that Goku dodged, then flew higher into the air, causing Broly to follow him up. Goku turned around and kicked Broly in the stomach, then grabbed him by the arms and swung him into one of the tall, thin, rock outcrops, breaking it. Goku looked down at Broly with intensity.

Bardock and Mr. Satan had woke up and joined the group, Bardock had Mr. Satan's arm around his shoulder, helping him walk.

"Listen," Said Vegeta, "You did what I didn't think was possible."

"Oh?" Said Videl.

"Yes, Kakarrot seems to think that you became a Super Saiyan for a short period of time." Videl's eyes widened. "He knew it wasn't going to be a permanent thing though. You were angry, your Father, and Gohan's Grand Father, even Gohan himself were brought to the brink of death, and it triggered a hidden power within you. For a female to become that strong is beyond me."

"I was a... Super... Saiyan?" Said Videl in shock.

"Well, I would say that you had obtained the power, but did not fully develop the skill. It was more like a fit of rage that consumed you, causing your power to increase. You would have won if Cooler wasn't as strong as he was. He was even stronger than Gohan, you just caught him off guard."

Their convorsation was interupted by an explosion. It came from Goku and Broly's battle.

Broly was chasing Goku around, firing energy blasts at him. Goku turned around and flew back at Broly. Broly went to punch, but only to find a phantom of Goku go through him. Goku used his smarts with the Afterimage technique. Broly looked around for a minute, but was clocked in the head by Goku's boot. Then Goku gave Broly an uppercut, causing himself to turn around in mid air, and knocking Broly to the ground.

"So I guess this is what you've had in mind all along Broly?" Said Goku.

"Kakarrot!" Yelled Broly.

"Yes, I understand, no talking, just... FIGHTING!" Goku yelled.

Goku appeared in front of Broly faster than anyone could see, not even Vegeta could pick up his movements. Goku then gave Broly a huge punch to the gut, then knocked him down with an axe handle. Broly got angry and tackled Goku, then he picked up Goku by the end of his long Super Saiyan 3 hair, and flung him into the air. Broly flew up to Goku and began to violently beat the hell out of him. Goku wasn't in a good position, but managed to counter a punch, and throw Broly high into the air.

Goku was gasping. Okay Goku, you've got to end this. Goku looked up at Broly.

Broly had his hand extended toward Goku, a small green energy ball was forming. "You'll die here Kakarrot!"

Goku smiled sheepishly. Okay, he wants a beam struggle? Fine, that's what he'll get, I just have to gather my energy.

Goku turned to his side, his aura fired up, but was calm, like a light flame, odd for a Super Saiyan 3. He cupped his hands close together and looked up at Broly. Goku began to gather energy.

"Kakarrot is almost out of energy, this is not looking good." Vegeta became worried.

Videl was becoming worried as well. She then felt two arms wrap around her stomach, and a familiar face rub against her cheek. "Gohan? You're up." Said Videl.

"Now I am," Said Gohan, he kissed her on the cheek.

"Oh Gohan, thank Kami you're alright!"

"Hey kid," Said Vegeta, "Welcome back."

Gohan smiled "So what's going on?"

"Well," Said Vegeta, "Kakarrot doesn't want any help to fight Broly." Gohan looked at him in shock. "Kakarrot thinks that it wouldn't be 'fair' to Broly or himself."

"Well, that's my father for ya, but I don't get it, why against Broly?"

"Because Gohan, Broly is the only opponent that Goku has not fought at least once by himself. He fought Me alone, Piccolo, Frieza, Cell, he even fought Majin Buu once by himself, but when we fought Broly, he had all of us, not once leaving his side, so, he wants him alone."

"I see." Said Gohan, who then rubbed his cheek in Videl's cheek. They smiled together, Tails wrapping around each other, and Videl gripping Gohan's hands.

"Okay Kakarrot," Said Vegeta. "Let's see what you're made of."

Goku stood silently in the Kamehameha position, slowly regaining his energy, he knew that this was probably going to end the battle, either he wins the beam struggle, or he dies. Goku's aura was still flame like, not as bright as usual, he was calm. Slowly a blue orb of energy began to grow in his hands.

Broly was losing his temper, he was beginning to go crazy again. The green energy ball in his hand began to grow, he rose his hand up over his head and the ball became huge, bigger than Broly himself. "Kakarrot! Enough GAMES!"

Goku began to get nervous. Oh no, that's enough power to destroy the planet, I better hurry. Goku's energy was gathered enough to maybe beat Broly down, but Broly wasn't going to let Goku get close. Great, this energy isn't enough, it could kill me if I use it, if I gather it up into the Kamehameha too fast, it wont be pretty.

Mt. Satan was on the ground covering his head. Bardock was sheilding his face, the wind from Broly's energy ball was blowing very rapidly. Chi Chi was being held up by Goten, and Gohan held Videl tightly so she would not go flying. Vegeta and Trunks observed without even budging.

"We're not going to die," Said Videl, "Are we Vegeta?"

"It's up to Kakarrot to decide that." Said Vegeta.

"Kakarrot!" Yelled Broly, "It's over, you will die, along with this planet!" The blast became about half the size of a spirit bomb. Goku's eyes widened in fear. "DIE!" Broly yelled as he threw the blast down.

"Oh no." Said Goku, "Better do it now." Goku's calm flame like aura exploded into a violent aura, causing his hair to wave around. "Okay, that should do it." Broly's attack was slowly descending to Earth. The energy in Goku's hand erupted into a big, uncontrollable orb of energy with electrical bolts shooting off around it. "Here we go, Kamehame... HA!" Goku then launched his attack. The Kamehameha and Broly's world consuming Energy Ball collided.

The wind knocked over Gohan and Videl, and Goten had Chi Chi down on the ground keeping her safe. Bardock joined Trunks and Vegeta at the cliff side.

"Well Vegeta," Said Bardock, "This is it."

"It is, Bardock." Vegeta said calmly. "Kakarrot better pull through."

Broly somehow was gaining energy and Goku was losing energy. Goku was struggling, grunting and growling, but he still kept his head high.

"Come on!" Yelled Goku, pushing even more energy into the blast.

Goku managed to move the blast back a little, but his energy supply was limited, Broly's was not. Eventually the struggle for dominance put to much strain on Goku's body, and caused him to lose power. The blast was now getting closer to Goku.

"Oh no!" Goku yelled. His worst fears may have been coming true. I can't let it end like this. "Kaio-Ken!" Goku managed to mangle up some of his remaining energy in the form of the Kaio-Ken to push the blast back up toward Broly. Goku's body couldn't handle the strain, and Goku lost his end of the blast and fell to the ground. I'm sorry, I let you all down.

"Is that all Kakarrot?" Yelled Broly. "Well if so, then it's time to die!" Broly then pushed more energy into the ball and caused it go fly down to Earth at high speed, and this was the longest and hardest part of the battle for Goku.

Goku had just about given up hope, but then, he heard the voices of his family and friends on the cliff. Come on Dad, you can do it! Was what he heard from Goten, You can still win this. Was from Trunks. Come on son, you've got this. Was the phrase that he heard from Bardock. Please Goky, you can do it, you have to. Was from Videl. Come on baby, you can win this, for us, for everyone. His wife Chi Chi, his sweet heart. Come on Goku, you're the man, you can do this. Mr. Satans scruffy voice even made it's way in. Kakarrot, if you don't beat him, then I'll beat you to a pulp in the after life. Vegeta's voice made Goku laugh a bit. Dad, you've always told me not to give up, please don't you start giving up now. Gohan's voice sealed it. Goku stood up. "Broly! I Won't let you destroy me, or this planet!" His aura exploded and he was surrounded by golden light and fire. "Everyone is counting on ME!" Goku flew up toward the blast.

He moved like a bullet, his face filled with anger. His body hit the blast and pierced through it. He moved through the blast like cutting butter with a knife. Broly couldn't believe it. Goku exited the blast and it exploded, saving the planet from destruction, Goku didn't stop charging though. His body turned into a golden light, and the light around him flashed so bright that it could be seen from space.

"It's time to end this!" Goku yelled. He cocked his hand back. "SUPER DRAGON FIST!"

Goku then thrusted his hand forward, connecting with Broly's stomach, then a golden dragon appeared out of Goku's body, wrapping up Broly's body. The dragon exploded after about five seconds, and caused the light to become brighter, then an explosion filled the area. When the light died down, Goku was on the other side of Broly, his arm extended forward. Broly had a huge hole in his body, Goku then stopped.

"Time to end this Broly, you said to the death, and you've got it!" Goku spun around with his arms cupped at his side, "Kamehame... HA!" Goku fired the Kamehameha again which brought Broly crashing to the ground. The blast consumed him.

"Kakarrot!" Was the final thing that Broly said, before the firey explosion that took his life.

Goku floated in the air breathing heavily. He was silent, his thoughts were empty. He began to slowly descend to the ground. Broly's body was no where to be found. He was gone. Goku landed, and fell to one knee. His body flashed gold, then he returned to his base form. He was tired, and in pain. He knew he did the right thing, but didn't think he'd have to dig so deep to stop Broly again.

His family and friends watched from the cliffside. They all went down to Goku. Bardock and Mr. Satan landed, Bardock still helping Mr. Satan ealk around. Gohan landed with Videl, Trunks, Goten, Chi Chi, and Vegeta were last. Goku sat down and looked at Vegeta. Vegeta gave Goku a thumbs up, and Goku gave Vegeta a thumbs up back.

"Thanks for the help... guys..." Said Goku, he then fell back and began laughing.

"Kakarrot, you never cease to intrigue me." Said Vegeta, who then let out a small laugh.

"So daddy? Said Goten, "Are we going to get our house back yet?"

Goku laughed, "Yes... as soon as I... take a short nap." Goku fell asleep on the ground. The group began to laugh.

Goku has defeated Broly, hopefully now, the Legendary Super Saiyan can rest in peace. Goku needs to take a nap before calling the Dragon, and life should continue normally for Goku and his family, keep reading, and find out.