Season 1: Chapter 8- Ma Jr vs Hero

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Chemistry-Deaf: Things are getting interesting - Ma Jr? What are you doing here?

Ma Jr: Here's the mike. It'll get in the way of my battle.

C-D: Oo, thanks! Good luck in your match.

Ma Jr: Don't need it!

Ma Sax was in a light meditation when his ears caught the winner of the first semi-finals and announcing the second. He slowly opened his eyes and glanced around to room. Hero was across the room as they listened to Tien confessing that he had lost and did not push Goku past his strength. Goku entered with his girl who was very happy about his win. Goku asked her to leave, and she complied. He walked up to Hero and said, "Kami-sama?" Ma Sax's eyes widened slightly when his assumption was correct. "That's a good disguise. I didn't recognized you in that body!"

"Yes, I borrowed a human body," Kami answered.

"You came to kill Junior, didn't you?" Ma Sax's eyes narrowed at that statement and quietly walked over. "That's why you're here."

"Because you can't." Goku was shocked by the accusation while Ma Sax was a bit confused. "I know Popo told you about Junior and me. He shouldn't have done that."

"Mr. Popo cares about you, and I'm glad to know this." Ma Sax leaned on the wall closest to them and waited for a good time to draw attention.

"Even with knowing that Junior and I were once together, it will prevent you from doing the right thing."

"Come on, Kami! I'm sure I can find a way to fight Junior without killing him!"

"Look Goku, Junior isn't someone to compromise with. He is my responsibility, and I have to deal with him myself."

"You lost that responsibility the moment he entered the tournament." Hero and Goku jumped as Ma Sax got himself off the wall and started to walk to the group. "You two are fair game."

"Fair game? You are aware that if Junior wins, the world will be lost!" Hero told him.

"So you two thinks. Don't trouble yourselves about the world. It'll go on like everything's a bad dream as usual."

"Don't be so sure! I know my evil half very well."

"You mean King Piccolo, sure, but you know nothing of Junior."

"I know he's the reincarnation of King Piccolo," Goku said.

"So he said," Ma Sax told them and walked off. So far, Ma Jr's behavior hadn't seem far off from King Piccolo, but the next two matches will display a different side. Ma Sax was more worried of how much Ma Jr would accidentally reveal in the first match.

Ma Sax went outside to find a good place to oversee Ma Jr's match and found a short-haired girl blocking his path. "Uh, can I help you?"

"Oh, yes. Junior wants you to do some commentary for either matches going on, and you can check on him if you don't believe me," she replied.

"You're neither a contestant or reporter."

"You're right that I'm not a contestant, but I am a reporter of some kind."

"Then, you shouldn't be here!"

"Picky, picky. I'm sure they won't mind. You might want to ask Ma Jr what match he wants you to commentary on." She handed Ma Sax the mike.

"… You're the one created me. I suspect I was different from everyone here. Feels strange meeting my creator."

"Eh? You figured that out already?"

"Yes, I have. You made me intelligent, remember? When do I go back?"

"That will be telling. Get to position and I'll be somewhere nearby." She walked off leaving Ma Sax with a slightly dizzying sensation. He looked around and decided the wall would be fine. Putting on the ear piece, he opened a telegraphic communication to Ma Jr.

Junior, did you really do a commentary?

Yes, I did.

And you made a deal?

Yes. I didn't want to be the only one doing this.

Well, congrats on getting me to do this.

Please, you could do better.

I suppose. Which match did you want commentary on?

I thought about it and figured my next match. This won't have much to talk about.

Sounds good. I will make sure to make your next match exciting.

I would like that.

Hero finally stepped on the arena and Ma Jr smirked. He thought the twerp was simply lucky at beating his previous opponent and decided to ditch the match. Considering Ma Sax's warning, there was something slightly off. They readied stances and waited for the announcer to begin their match.

"You look serious, old man," Ma Jr smirked. "Don't fear, you won't be killed. You're just an obstacle I have to pass. What I want is Goku."

"Is that your plan?" Hero asked as his mouth turned up in a smile. "To destroy Goku then rule the world? Your vision has large holes in it, Piccolo."

"What do you know of my vision? How did you-?" Ma Jr was confused. He knows Goku and Tien probably guessed who he really was, but Hero?

"So pathetic, you're always the weaker half."

Ma Jr felt insulted by this human. "I'm no weakling! Who are you?!"

"I know all about you!" Hero started moving his arms around before closing them. His left hand was open with palm facing Ma Jr. His right hand had pointer and middle fingers open flicking upwards. Wind gushed around Ma Jr. Normally, the blast of air was enough to push Ma Jr up, but his training with Dark Ki made it easy for him to manipulate the air and pushed it away. Hero was almost knocked out of the arena.

"You know nothing of me!" This supposed easy match was starting to become difficult. Ma Jr felt his anger rising and scowled. Tien was quick to notice the faint swirly black line on Ma Jr's arm. He started to worry for Goku and Hero since this answered to his curiosity. He didn't have long to worry since Hero started to attack Ma Jr. They traded blows that ended with Ma Jr's kick on Hero's back. Hero stumbled a few feet away and turned to Ma Jr who was trying to calm his breathing.

This isn't working! This borrowed body is weak to handle Piccolo! He really grown more powerful than I imagine. Hero thought to himself. Ma Jr had his telegraphic channel opened and was able to hear Hero's thoughts. He was suspicious of Hero's fighting style and his irritated state. What clicked Ma Jr closer to identifying Hero was the borrowed body bit.

"You should have kept your thoughts more quiet, Hero."

Hero looked up from his musing and replied, "Seems like I should have. Have you figured out who I am as well?"

Ma Jr eyes widened at the language. He was familiar with it though it was so long since he used it. "Now, I recognized you. This explained why Saxophone won't tell me. Damn you, Kami!"

"You finally seen through my disguise though I didn't expect such hostility. You know why I'm here, don't you Piccolo?"

"Why should I know why you're here? You should be ashamed to show your face! For so long I haven't met you, you stand before me in a match?!" Ma Jr ended with a growl. He would have attacked right there if it weren't the fact a human was facing him being possessed by Kami.

Hero was, however, shocked by Ma Jr's reaction. It confused him why Ma Jr was angry at him. "I'm not sure why my presence angered you, but I will stop you. One way or another, you won't be able to dominate the world!" He started to bring out the bottle for this match.

"Ha, the world? It could rot for all I care. You have no idea how much I changed from the supposed reincarnated King Piccolo! But, this bond of ours is incredibly annoying!"

"You don't have to worry about the bond. For I have found a way around this little inconvenience." Hero uncorked the small white bottle and set it down. The announcer confirmed it not a weapon, so it was legal, but he warned Ma Jr for a possible spell. "Do you recognize this?"

"Rec-cogn-?" Ma Jr stared at the familiar writing. He felt blood drained from his face. "You plan on sealing me?!" He had imagined how his meeting with Kami would go but not here and definitely not this! He would have smashed the bottle or hit Hero out of bounds, but a thought stopped him. If this was a normal human being, he would have done so, but this was Kami. He might as well return the favor. He remained motionless and passive as Hero started the containment wave.

"Mafuba!" Hero shouted as a blue ball of ki shot forward followed by green swirling towards his target.

"Well, you just solved my dilemma," Ma Jr said as he waited for the orb to reach him. "Did you honestly think I kept my father's fear? Mafuba Reverse!" He caught the orb and twisted it around and shot it back to Hero. Hero was shocked as he was sucked in the swirls. Angry, Hero released his captive body. Ma Jr allowed Hero to fall down as he kept the real body in. He ignored Kami's last orders to Goku as he led the swirls to the bottle on the ground. Without missing a beat, he rushed forward and quickly put the cork back on. He released a breath he didn't know he was holding.

He stood up and ignored Hero's unconscious body. He could easily win the match now whether Hero got up or not. Lucky for him, Hero didn't get up during the countdown making him the winner. Ma Jr could tell that Goku wanted the bottle. He did not want Kami out so soon, so he decided to show exactly where Kami will be for their match. He glanced at Ma Sax and was a bit pissed off about not letting him know who Hero really was.

There was a loud cheer and clapping for Hero's reawakening and he quickly escaped to the crowd, confused. A break was announced before the final match between Goku and Ma Jr! Ma Jr walked back and was stopped by Goku. His plan began.

Ma Sax: I'm getting excited for the next match!

C-D: That's good. Don't forget to do the commentary!

Ma Sax: Maybe a bit of action for me as well?

C-D: Don't spoil it!

A/N: Stay tune for Goku vs Ma Jr while Ma Sax give his commentary!