~Tournament Saga~
Chapter 35 – The Hawk vs the Wolf – A New Z-Fighter is Born!
The crowd roared out with cheers and praise for the fight. The medical team of monks quickly made their way over to the body of Gohan, checking over him to make sure he was all right. To be honest however, they weren't exactly sure how to treat an injury caused by those crazy light beams, even though they've seen their fair share of them for today.
Goku watched as the monks put his son onto a stretcher and took him off towards the medical building. Even though he had only transformed to a super saiyan three for just a few seconds, it had taken a bit out of his body. Turning around, the tired saiyan made his way towards the waiting area so he could start resting. As he passed Vegeta both fighters exchanged looks, small smirks passing over their faces.
Videl watched with wide eyes as Gohan was taken from the stage. This had been the first time she could sense Gohan's energy as he fought, and it was amazing. During the whole Babidi ordeal, she had seen Gohan fight at full strength, but he had been moving so fast it had been nearly impossible to see. With her training now, she had been able to see a great deal more, and it just confirmed her believes that he was an incredible fighter.
She had half a mind to rush out there and make sure he was ok, but she could feel that he was just fine. Now she had to focus on her own battle that was coming up next. She was fighting Yamcha, the hall of fame baseball player and Desert Bandit. He had her beat with all the experience he had with these kind of fights, but Videl wasn't about to lose in the first round. She had to prove herself to her own self and, though she wouldn't admit it outright, she wanted to prove it to Gohan as well.
The announcer reached into his pocket and pulled out a handkerchief. Rubbing it over his forehead, the blond man did his best to compose himself. That fight had been crazy. It had been the first time he had ever been rendered speechless. Putting the cloth back into his pocket, he brought up his microphone and cleared his throat.
"Our next fight has two well known celebrities pitted against each other! If you haven't heard of em, you've been living under your rock way to long! Without further adieu, I give you Videl Satan and Yamcha!"
Videl smiled confidently as she made her way towards the exit of the waiting area. Krillin leaned back towards Yamcha, putting his hand in front of his mouth as he tried to be sneaky.
"Hey, make sure you don't go easy on her. We all wanna see how strong Gohan's girlfriend is."
Yamcha chuckled, giving the small group a piece sign. "Of course."
Videl glanced over when Yamcha joined her side, the two fighters sizing the other out. After a few more moments of silence, the two faced forward and walked out into the sunlight and cheering fans. Both walked up the steps to the stage and continued towards the middle. The announcer looked at each fighter making sure they were ready. With a wave of his hand, the next fight started.
Both fighters fell into their own fighting style, looking over their opponent and sensing out their energy levels. Yamcha was happily surprised at how strong Videl seemed to be. For her age she was pretty strong. Videl, not being one to wait, decided to test out her new strength on someone other than Gohan. In a blur of white energy, she charged head long towards Yamcha.
-DBZ-
The ever popular Mr Satan was enjoying a nice cold glass of flavored water as he relaxed in his special room made for him to rest in until it was his turn to fight. Life definitely was good. After today he'd have another 10 million zenny to put into the bank, which would let him continue to live this lifestyle he had becomes accustomed to. His only concern was why there had been so many earthquakes on the small island today.
That's when there was a knock at his door. Damn it all, he had told those monks to keep the reporters away so he could catch his breath. Honestly, what did he have to do to get a few moments to himself? Getting up from his comfortable chair, he made his way over to the door and opened it. To his surprise, it turned out to be one of the very monks he had told to make sure no one disturbed him.
The silence on the tall man coaxed the small monk to explain why he was there. "Ah, Mr Satan, I just wanted to let you know your daughter is about to fight in her first match. Maybe you wish to go watch her?"
Hercule looked from the small monk to the clock in his room. It was about that time. Seeing no trouble with watching his daughter wipe the floor with some grown men wouldn't be the worst way to spend his time up until it was his turn. "I suppose. Lead the way."
The two walked down the hall in relative silence. The monk turned to the right and continued down the hall, trying to start up a conversation to break the uneasy silence. "You should have seen some of the fights we've had this year. They've been incredible."
"Hmph." The champ crossed his arms together as the two continued to walk through the twists and turns of the building. These people truly were simply amused. As the two made their way to a door that lead towards the fighting area, the two shielded their eyes from the brightness of the sun. As their eyes adjusted, Mr Satan's eyes nearly shot from their sockets from what he saw.
Videl's fists were mere blurs as she put Yamcha on the defensive. The dust and small broken pieces of the battered stage were slowly floating up into the air as the two exchanged attacks. Yamcha was taken back at how fast Videl was, and he was having a hard time keeping up to her sudden burst of speed. Videl kept pressing her attack, remembering everything that Gohan had taught her. How to sense her opponents energy and then predict his movements from that. How to use her energy to increase her speed and power. How to reduce unnecessary movement. Everything.
Jumping back, the long time Z-Fighter put distance between Videl and himself. Videl planted her right foot onto the stage, and with another burst of white energy she pushed off the stage leaving an impression of her shoe as she once again charged towards Yamcha. Yamcha powered up this time as well, seeing that he truly wouldn't be able to go easy on this girl. The two met in the middle of the stage, and started to fight with everything they had.
All the fights up to this point had been intense, but this fight was a different kind of intense altogether. Both fighters seemed to be so close to each other in skill and ability that no one could tell who had an advantage. The trained eyes of the other Z-fighters however could tell Yamcha had a slight advantage over the young girl. Videl grit her teeth together as she blocked an incoming punch from Yamcha to the side with her arm. Stepping into the opening she created, Videl wound up and thrust a punch of her own towards the Desert Bandit. Yamcha caught her punch with his free hand and brought up his knee towards Videl's stomach.
Even though they were moving at speeds that cars had trouble reaching, Videl could have sworn it was moving in slow motion. She cursed under her breath as Yamcha's knee imbedded itself into her stomach, sending her flying backwards into the air. With a twist of her waist and legs, Videl righted herself midair and launched a golden ball of energy towards Yamcha.
If Hercule had thought he was surprised at how fast Videl had been moving before, he was really thrown for a loop when he saw his daughter not only flying, but shooting balls of light from her hands. She had left to train, but he had no idea she had been learning how to do the same things as from those fighters from the Cell Games. An uneasy shiver crept up his spine as the champ watched Videl.
Yamcha slapped the ball of light before it could hit him and countered with his own blast. Videl flipped upside down and twisted midair, kicking the energy ball down like a soccer ball when it got close to her. The golden ball hit the stage below, kicking up a cloud of dust and small pieces of rubble from the blast. Yamcha tried to take a moment to catch his breath, but once again Videl didn't let him. She shot through the cloud of dust and smoke, catching the fighter off guard. It took all of Yamcha's speed to recover in time to block the incoming kick. Ducking down, Yamcha placed his hand on the stage below while at the same time he thrust his foot up towards Videl's back.
Videl placed her hand on the incoming foot, and used the force of the kick to help her roll off to the side. As she rolled she swung her own leg down and around, forcing Yamcha to cross his arms in front of his chest. When her kick made contact, the force of the attack sent him flying backwards. As the dust in the air started to settle, both Videl and Yamcha returned to the ground below as they caught their breath. Videl was actually surprised at how well she was doing. Whenever she had fought Gohan, she could tell that he was holding back quite a bit. But while she was fighting Yamcha, it felt like he was giving his all. And that definitely made her feel better about her fighting ability.
The other Z-fighters in the waiting area were surprised as well at how well Videl had been fighting. She was fighting on par with Yamcha, and she had great instincts that a fighter needs. She definitely was talented.
Yamcha held his right arm up, holding his hand in a cupped position while his other hand gripped his wrist. "I have to give you credit. I didn't think I'd have to get this serious to win."
Videl silently watched as an orange ball of energy formed into Yamcha's hand. From what she could tell, it had a higher concentration of energy than normal energy balls. Putting her guard up, Videl waited to see just what this attack was.
-DBZ-
"All right Videl, since in the upcoming tournament everyone is going to be fighting, you'll have to have strategy. Most of the fighters will have a lot more experience in using energy than you do, so you'll have to work around that."
Videl looked up at Gohan from her sitting position. "I guess that makes sense. So what should I do?"
"The first thing you should do is try to make them fight on your terms, at your pace. If you fight on their terms you probably will lose. But like I said, you wont have the same experience as these fighters, so if they start using a strange attack that you don't know, don't rush in. Wait and watch to see what it does before you try and come up with a plan to beat it. If you can find a way around their techniques, then you'll have a chance."
-DBZ-
Yamcha thew the ball at Videl. The ball moved faster than normal energy balls, even with its higher concentration of energy in it. Videl pushed off the ground, dodging to the right. The ball of energy, instead of passing by harmlessly, stopped on a dime and gave chase after her. Videl's eyes widened slightly when she sensed the ball coming towards her, forcing her to retreat backwards. The ball once again stopped on a dime and followed after her. Yamcha flicked two fingers in the direction he wanted the ball to go, and the energy ball would do so. Videl had never seen a technique like that, and it was quite a clever one.
Pushing off the ground, Videl took to the sky. Did the attack have a max range? Maybe she could get far enough away and then fight from a distance. That plan quickly fell apart as the ball of energy continued to give chase even as she got as high as the nose bleed seats at the top of the stadium. Time for plan B then. Videl showed how flexible she was as she arched backwards till her body was in the shape of a C. Her body seemingly wrapped around the energy ball, just avoiding it from hitting her. White energy consumed her as she now took off towards the ground, the orange ball of energy stopping and then taking off after her again.
The ground was closing in fast, but Videl had come up with a quick plan. Just as her head was about to crash into the ground below, her body rolled head over heals. The energy ball missed her again, stopping just above the ground, but before it could change directions, the back of Videl's foot crashed into the ball. As she was rolling, she had held her leg out so she would kick it into the ground. The plan worked, and the force of the blow sent the ball crashing into the ground.
Videl couldn't help but smile. All that training and hard work had paid off! She had succeeded in defeating the technique. Planting her foot into the ground, Videl tried to keep the momentum of the battle on her side as she shot towards Yamcha. The Desert Bandit however had a confident smile still on his face. That's when Videl sensed it, but before she could stop and figure out what it was, Yamcha flicked his two fingers up.
The orange energy ball broke through the stone tiles of the stage and crashed square into Videl. The attack exploded, sending her flying backwards through the air till she came crashing down onto the stage below. Yamcha rubbed his forehead, trying to keep the sweat from getting into his eyes. "Whew, man I'm out of shape. I should have done some more training."
The announcer ran along the outside of the stage till he was near where Videl was laying. Pointing his hand towards the girl, he started the count. "One! … Two! …. Three!"
Gritting her teeth together, Videl pushed off of her hands and knees as she tried to force herself back up. Damn it, she had gotten over confident and had paid for it. After getting up onto her feet, she looked over the stage at Yamcha. If she was going to win, she would need to go all out. Putting her hands together in the form of a T, she caught everyone off guard. "Time out."
"Uh...huh?" The announcer was definitely thrown for a loop. Time outs? Yamcha blinked a few times as well in confusion.
Videl leaned over and unclasped her shoes, and then stepped out of them as well as her socks. Then turning her attention to her hands, she took off her fighting gloves as well as her wrist bands and put them in her shoes. Finally, she took off the orange muscle shirt that she had been waring over her long blue short sleeve shirt. Folding it up, she placed her shoes on top of that and picked everything up. Walking over to the edge of the stage near the announcer, she extended her arms and then dropped it. When the close hit the ground, not only did they indent themselves into the ground, they caused a rather big explosion of dust and debris. The announcer nearly had a heart attack from the surprise.
Yamcha had nearly fallen over from the mixture of surprise and the shaking the weighted clothing had caused when they hit the ground. Hercule's eyes were bugging from their sockets. He had figured that Videl had gotten as strong as he was if not stronger...but this was ridiculous! Videl turned her head towards Yamcha, the corner of her glaring eye locking onto its target. "Time in..."
Before Yamcha could even think about dodging, Videl was withing striking distance and already had a fist closing in on his face. It took everything he had just to bring his arms up to block. The blow made contact with his arms, and sent him skidding backwards. Videl quickly shot past him and then twisted around, landing a kick to Yamcha's back. The fighter cried out in pain as he flew forwards haphazardly. Videl flew after him, her white aura flowing out from her. As she caught up, Videl once again rolled head over heals, bringing the back of her foot to meet Yamcha's face. The Desert Bandit was sent flying down, finally crashing into the stadium below.
Videl slowly floated down, landing on one foot as she held a fighting position. Just as slowly, she planted the other foot and took her normal fighting stance. Yamcha slowly pulled himself out of the small crater his body had created on impact. Yamcha needed to get the momentum of the fight back, and he knew it. Acting on that he fell into his signature fighting stance, the Wolf Fang Fist. Videl noticed the change in style, preparing herself for whatever it may be. Yamcha charged in, thrusting his palm at Videl. Videl leaned back, dodging the first blow. The speed of the Wolf Fang Fist was surprising for Videl, but with her new found speed, she was able to dodge it if she focused hard enough. Countering, she launched her own attacks when she saw openings, but Yamcha would use his palm to hit them away and then continue his attack.
The two fighters started to kick up dust from the power of their missing attacks. Their attacks were lightning fast, but they were slowly moving around the stage. It truly was a sight to see. Everyone, the Z-fighters and Hercule especially, were very impressed at how strong Videl had gotten. At the same time, Yamcha brought his hands back into a cupped position much like the Kamehameha while Videl flipped backwards, putting distance between the two. When her feet landed, she pushed off with every bit she had as she thrust her right fist forwards. Her white aura around her exploded outwards, taking the form of hawk wings and she flew towards Yamcha. The Desert Bandit brought his hands forward, pushing them towards Videl as if they were an actual wolfs mouth. The two attacks collided, creating a blinding light that consumed the entire stadium.
When the light faded and the dust settled, Videl was standing on the opposite side of the stage while Yamcha was on his back, out cold. After a few moments, the crowd caught on and went wild. Videl was breathing heavily, but she was smiling. She had did it! She had won! And even though she was about to fall over because she was so tired, she had to go tell Gohan.
The announcer made his way up onto the stage and checked over Yamcha. He was starting to come too, but he could tell the fight was over. "The winner by knock out is Videl Satan!"
Videl felt beside herself with pride. All that training had been worth it. After waving to her cheering crowd, something she rarely if ever would do, she took off towards the medical building where Gohan was. After a few more minutes Yamcha sat up and looked around, wondering where he was.
-DBZ-
Even though Gohan's eyes were still closed, he had come too a long time ago. His body hurt all over, so he had never left his bed. Sensing out the battle from there was the next best thing, and he was happily surprised at how well Videl had done. Beating Yamcha was no small feet for only learning about energy half a year ago. He heard the door slide open and then heard the click as it closed again. Forcing his body to listen, his eye lids slowly opened up to find Videl standing over his bed.
"Oh, you're up? Are you ok?"
Gohan did a once over of his body. "Everything seems to be where it belongs, just a little soar is all. Great fight Videl. You did awesome."
"Thanks. Its all because of your training." Videl glanced shyly at her shoes, hoping she wasn't as red as she felt.
Putting his weight on his elbows, Gohan pushed himself into a sitting position. Instinctively Videl moved closer to him and put her hand on his back, trying to help him any way she could. It was at that moment that none other than Hercule Satan stumbled into the room.
-DBZ-
"The next fight is between Jacki Chun and Upa! Will both fighters please coming to the staging area!"
Master Roshi walked out of the waiting area, followed by Upa. The two fighters took their positions on the stage, and with a wave of the announcer's hand, began the next fight.
-DBZ-
All three faces were surprised at the situation they now found themselves in. Videl quickly drew her hands back behind her while Gohan's hand went behind his head, scratching at it nervously. Hercule quickly shook off his stun as he stood up to his full height and crossed his arms in front of him. Despite how he tried to act tough and not shaken, his voice showed how confused and scared he was. "V-Videl. Where did you learn all those light tricks from?"
Glancing at Gohan, the champ remembered the face of Gray when Gohan had come to his house and had the sneezing problem. "You! I know you! Well let me tell you, someone so scrawny like yourself doesn't stand a chance with my sweet pea!"
"Daddy!" Videl flushed with embarrassment, while Gohan blinked in surprise from the outburst. The champ grabbed at his daughter's arm and tried to pull her away, though it felt like he was trying to move a mountain. "Come on Videl! You can do better than this guy! He must have brain washed you with those light tricks. Ya, thats it! Well don't worry sweet pea, daddy's here to protect you!"
"Dad!" Videl wrenched her arm away from her father, catching the champ off guard. Videl glared up at Hercule, trying to get him to calm down so they could talk like normal people.
Mr Satan glanced back and forth from Gohan to Videl. "Oh, please come with me sweet pea. I'm just trying to protect you! Don't get caught up in guys like him! They use light tricks and mirrors to seem mysterious and interesting, but they're just losers! He probably belongs to some cult or something that worship the sun! That's why they always use balls of light as tricks! Oh, please sweet pea, don't drink the cult Kool-aid!"
Both Gohan and Videl's faces slightly turned a shade of blue, there eyes widening in amazement at the Champs...imagination.
-DBZ-
"And the winner by ring-out is Jacki Chun! We'll keep things rolling with the next match. Will Piccolo and Konkichi please walk come to the fighting arena!"
Both green fighters/teachers made their way towards the middle of the stage, falling into their own fighting styles.
-DBZ-
Out of pure embarrassment, Videl quickly turned her father around and started to forcibly push him out of the room. Despite the champs protest, Videl would have none of it. Gohan watched as the door behind them shut, and he couldn't help but feel bad for Mr Satan when his saiyan ears picked up on some of the things Videl was yelling at him about. After a few minutes of yelling and arguing, Videl opened the door and walked in, shutting it behind her rather loudly. Gohan winced, slightly fearful of the girl now that she was angry.
Videl sighed, leaning back against the door. "Sorry about that."
"Oh, its nothing really. He's just worried about you is all."
Videl nearly growled, glancing away. "He sure has a funny way of showing it."
Gohan smiled, chuckling at the events of the past few minutes. Videl looked up as Gohan slowly started to turn on his bed, letting his feet fall from their resting spots. Ever so slowly, he lowered himself down onto his legs. He seemed to be fine, but after trying to take a step he nearly fell face first onto the ground. Videl quickly moved to his side, forcing him to brace himself against her. Gohan smiled reluctantly. "Thanks..."
"No problem..."
The two slightly blushing teens slowly made their way out of the medical building. Just as they were returning to the waiting area where everyone else was, the voice of the announcer came over the intercoms. "And the winner is 18! That fight finishes off the first round. Those moving on will be Krillin vs Trunks, Vegeta vs Goku, Videl vs Jacki Chun, and Piccolo vs 18! Now, who's ready for the second round to begin!"