The stands slowly grew with every passing minute. People were rushing to get snacks before the matched started. It appears that people like to have a full stomach when watching blood being drawn. The fighters, however, were readying for their fights. Most of the contestants were stretching or talking smack to other contestants.
I wasn't long before the announcer was heard over the speakers, "Alright contestants and fans of the tournament! Welcome all! Now let's thank Mr. Satan for blah blah blah." Most of the fighters tuned the announcer out. Yet, the crowed went wild. "Ha-Ha-Ha, alright! Let's get this started!" There was a pause before he spoke once more, "OK, first up: Mori Vs Terry!"
Mori groaned, she was hoping that a few other people would go before her. That old man probably told them to make me go first because I threatened him, Mori thought. She rolled her eyes and stepped onto the area.
A large, burly man stepped onto the platform and laughed. He had a fairly large, plump nose that didn't quite fit his small head. He was bald but was sporting some major blonde side burns. His eyebrows were bushy, making them look like large rats were sitting above his eyes. He was full of muscle. The child guessed he worked mainly on weight lifting than anything else. He didn't even look human; his muscles took over his body.
Terry laughed continuously, "Aw, how did a little girl get in here? This isn't a place for you princess. I think you need to be in the kid tournament." Mori growled, targeting her glare at her prey. The man placed his large hands on what appeared to be his stomach, "Oh, she thinks she is tough. Cute." The girl's hands clenched and unclenched in anger.
Gohan winced, "That man did not just call her a princess."
Krillin brushed his black locks back, "Oh boy, this isn't going to go well."
Goku looked between the two of them and looked at Piccolo, "What do they mean?" Piccolo merely shook his head and pointed to the arena right before the bell rang. Not two seconds after the bell rang; the large man was tossed into the hospital wall. Mori stood with her hands on her hips as she flipped her hair back. The crowed turned silent for a millisecond, and then the whole bleachers were full of noise. Cheers could be heard for miles.
Mori spat towards the ground and turned around. She walked until she stood in-between Goten and Piccolo. She muttered, "No one calls me a princess."
Many more opponents were to face the ginger. One battle, she managed to kick a man over the bleachers. Another match she did, she broke a man's arm so bad that bone was sticking out. The man cried and begged to forfeit the match. After that little battle, no man, woman, or animal dared to face her. If Mori's name came up with an earthling's name, that person would forfeit the match before any one made it to the ring. The alien would sneer and call them babies, yet smiled slightly from the corner of her mouth.
Krillin lasted for a small while, yet he wasn't strong enough against Piccolo. Piccolo forfeited the match when he was to face Gohan. Even he knew he was unable to beat his ex-student. The boys, well, they defeated each other. They both past out at the last second. They were up and about in twenty minutes though.
The last contenders were Vegeta, Goku, Gohan, and Mori.
"Alright, we are down to the final four. First up is Vegeta Vs Mori." The crowed either cheered for Mori or Vegeta.
Vegeta and Mori looked at each other. Vegeta smiled, "I guess we can finish that fight we never got to finish." Mori nodded and headed onto the platform. Vegeta followed her. They stood opposite from each other. Their eyes stared into each others as if their eyes were having a battle of their own. Mori tossed her weights to the side. Vegeta raised himself to super saiyan yet stayed in his position. He knew there was no way he would have a chance to beat her with out this extra power.
The bell rang.
The fight began.
The two rocked at each other. Just like the night a year ago, it was impossible to tell where the two were at. All anybody knew was that the fight was mainly in the air and little on the ring itself. The Z fighters leaned forward as the fight progressed on. Goten cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted, "Go Mori! Kick Vegeta's butt!" Trunks stared at his best friend. Goten shrugged, "What? I want her to win."
Trunks giggled, "Aw, you wanna cheer for you girlfriend?"
Goten blushed a bright red, "Sh-she's not my girlfriend!"
(Meanwhile, back at the battle.)
Vegeta's breath became ragged as he dodged Mori's extremely strong and fast kicks. Vegeta flew back a bit and landed a bit sloppy on the ring. He tried to take a deep breath but the girl was at him again. The girl never let up and never slowed down.
Vegeta managed to make a kick to her stomach. That gave him enough time to give her jaw an upper cut. Mori flipped back and landed gracefully on her feet. A bruise started to form on her chin as blood trickled down from a cut on her lip. She whipped her lip slowly. She smiled, making Vegeta flinch.
He saw that image again. He saw the red in her eyes once more. He was paralyzed like a deer caught in head lights. Mori took this time to raise her hand and send a kai blast that sent the saiyan prince off the ring and into a large, rock fence. The pain in his head and back woke him up from his daze. He stared at Mori with curiosity. He remembered those eyes, but didn't remember where they were from.
And with that, the man fell into unconsciousness.
Mori surprised her self at how she was able to literally blow the saiyan away. The crowed roared with excitement as she looked at her hand. She closed her fist and looked back up at Vegeta. Nurses were already carrying the man away to the small hospital next to the area in a stretcher.
Mori slowly walked off of the stage and stood in front of her friends. She looked up to see that they were just as surprised as she was. The girl whipped sweat from her brow as she took a seat next to Krillin. She grabbed a water bottle and un-screwed the cap. She drank the water in great gulps. She crushed the empty container and threw it aside.
Piccolo looked down at her, "Are you alright?"
Mori nodded slowly, but avoided his eye contact. Something was different at that battle. Vegeta froze, yes, that was different. Although her sensei always told her to take any chance you get to get through your opponent's defenses; especially if they drop their defenses momentarily. The second thing he taught her was to not hesitate.
An arm on her shoulder bolted her out of her trance. She looked up to see Gohan. He had many cuts on his face yet smiled anyhow, "Your turn." The alien moved her eyes to the ring to see Goku waiting for her on the ring.
She took a deep breath before standing.
This fight was very different from fighting Vegeta. For one thing, Goku was in super saiyan two. This gave a whole meaning of hard to Mori. Another thing was that the girl didn't know this man or how he fought. He kinda fought like Gohan, yet had his own style as well.
This made it very difficult to fight him.
It wasn't like she couldn't lay a hit on him though. Oh no, she could. It wasn't like he could always lay a punch on her either. No, she kept her guard up. Because of this, the fight was very long.
A good half hour past when the two stopped before each other. All that could be heard was their hard panting and the beating of their heartbeats. Mori was leaning towards her left. Her left arm sagged lower than the other arm. It was clearly broken. Cuts and bruises scattered her face and body.
Yet Goku looked much worse.
Son Goku was slumped forward. His shirt was now shreds. One of his eyes was closed as blood seeped from it. He winced as he breathed, indicating that he had a few broken ribs. Mori could feel his chi fluctuating. He was about to run out of chi and energy. It was clear to everyone that Goku could not last much longer. Goku had been defeated by a child of the age of five.
Mori did not send a hit though. She stood staring at Goku with intensity; as if she was figuring out a complex puzzle. She wanted to defeat him, but she could not. She didn't know why. It wasn't because he was Gohan's and Goten's father. It wasn't because he was a close friend to the Z warriors. She didn't know why, but she couldn't give the final blow.
She raised her right arm. Goku flinched slightly, ready for the blow, but no blow came.
The child rested her hand on her left arm. She turned away, "I forfeit the match." Gasps and much confusion came from the crowd as Mori limped her way off of the ring and onto the side walk.
Goten and Trunks ran up to her. Trunks asked, "What's wrong? Why didn't you want to finish him off?" Mori looked up to see Krillin, Tein, Gohan, and most importantly, Piccolo, staring at her. All were thinking the same question. She did not have an answer to that question though. She must give an answer though, and there was one answer that was slightly true but not completely.
She whispered, "I didn't want to win."
She continued to limp towards the mini hospital as the others stood shocked. Piccolo was the first to get out of his daze and went after his pupil; although she didn't get too far. He came from behind her and swept her off her legs. He cradled her small frame gently against his body. Mori yawned, showing her fierce canines, and rested her head on her Piccolo's chest.
The green man walked into the infirmary and weaved his way through the corridors until he was in Vegeta's room. The namek brought her to the bed that stood next to Vegeta's. As much as the green man hated the saiyan's guts, he didn't want a stranger to be with Mori. He looked over to the said prince, making sure he was asleep.
He laid her down gently and brushed back her hair softly. He looked at her once more before walking out of the room to discuss something with Gohan.
A few minutes past when Mori turned her head towards the saiyan. The saiyan was wide awake, staring at her too.
Vegeta asked her in his softest voice that Mori had ever heard him, "Why didn't you give the blow?"
Mori looked at the ceiling, "I don't know."
I am so confusing you guys right now, aren't I? I hinted at Mori and Trunks as a couple and Mori and Goten as a couple! Ha! Anyways, I hope it wasn't so sappy at the end.
The reason why I updated so fast was because I had this amazing idea and thought I should right the chapter right away. So you guys better review or I shall never post again! Nah, just kidding.
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