Chapter 14:Boss Battle: Cheri

"CHERI!" Lucy heard Krae'Nakh yell the newcomer's name as he charged into battle with it.

She still couldn't believe it, none of them felt it's presence and it was flying the way Krae'Nakh could.

It wore the same armor as the saiyan, but it was colored differently, black and red instead of green and greener.

And beyond that, Lucy had no idea what this thing was.

It had a large head and skin like a newt, skin that was a deep crimson with dark brown spots.

Other than that, Lucy knew it's name, it's- or rather her gender, and that she was an enemy of Krae'Nakh's.

Krae'Nakh threw punch after furious punch, but Cheri didn't break a sweat or even stop smiling as she dodged them all.

After she had her fill, Cheri swatted Krae'Nakh out of the sky like a bug.

He was sent flying out into the sea's direction, and Cheri was content to wait for him.

Lucy stared in shock as Cheri floated down to the rooftop, turned to them and spoke.

"Are you friends with the monkey, I think I'll play with you next." Cheri smiled and pointed her finger at Lucy.

Cheri Bomb

Lucy grabbed Sato and took flight, Nana doing the same with Bando and Kurama as the energy ball exploded where they stood with the power of 10 grenades, blowing the dicloni away.

"Now then..." Cheri said, turning around to face the two scientists and the S.A.T. Commander and his last 4 men who positioned themselves when the alien's back was turned.

"FIRE!" The Commander shouted.

The soldiers unloaded their weapons, but Cheri simply walked forward and let the bullets bounce harmlessly off her aura. "...I'll have a little more fun with you bugs."

Suddenly she was between the soldiers and the scientists, The Commander turned his head... and it fell off his body, which fell to pieces along with his men.

As Cheri bared her energy enhanced hand, the male scientist pushed Shirakawa to the alien's feet and ran for the stairs, but as he turned to run, Cheri stood before him, and she cut him in half.

Shirakawa rose to her feet and started backing away, but Cheri caught her up with greater strides.

"I just hate cowardly men, don't you." Cheri said as she thrusted towards the Shirakawa's heart.

As the first flying fighter back on the scene, Lucy kicked the alien's hand away, just saving the woman's life, then she spun and kicked her in the head, sending her reeling, then she brought her hands and vectors down, having been using them all to channel energy.

Crimson Rose Cannon

The attack erupted from Lucy's 6 palms a bright red flash of light that emitted a red mist effect every 7 inches, giving the appearance of a blooming rose.

The attack reached Cheri... who punched it, the energy flowing off her fist without vaporizing her.

"You insect..." Cheri was about to teach the meddling insect a lesson when Nana came from behind and kicked her so hard, her prosthetic leg shattered, and then used all four vectors merged into one to bat her away.

"Insects come in swarms, ya know." Nana said, trying to sound tough in the face of an unstoppable opponent.

Cheri righted herself and threw hand out, finger outstretched.

Cheri Bomb

...Nothing happened, because Nana had paralyzed her energy, and the dicloni capitalized.

Dancing Devil Maidens

The girls used the combo they had practiced with Krae'Nakh, barraging the alien with punches, kicks, and slashes from their vectors.

But before they could finish the combo, Cheri focused her rage and broke the paralysis, sounding out a shockwave that repelled the dicloni.

Lucy struggled to her feet, and Nana's remaining limbs had been destroyed by the blast, leaving her defenseless, and Cheri charged toward Lucy.

Ethereal Eraser

The space black energy surrounded by white lightning struck the alien centermass and exploded.

Lucy had never been more grateful to see Krae'Nakh than she was now.

The smoke cleared, and Cheri was still alive, and more pissed off than ever.

She was about to attack the saiyan when suddenly, vectors exploded from the roof around her, dozens of them.

Krae'Nakh was relieved to know Mariko was still alive, but for now, he used the opportunity to charge in and attack Cheri head on.

Lucy joined in while Shirakawa took the opportunity to leave before remembering Nana.

She may have had orders to destroy the diclonius, but leaving her to this fate was more than her conscience would allow.

She ran to the limbless girl and scooped her up and ran for the stairs as fast as she could.

But, halfway down the first flight, She realized that the stairs had been destroyed either by number 35's fall or her return to the fight.

As she contemplated how to proceed, she found herself being lifted and carried over to the other side. "Please, we have to hurry, it's too dangerous here." Nana said as Shirakawa realized what had happened.

"Th-thank you." The scientist said to the girl who was supposed to be her enemy.

"Please hurry, Papa's close." Nana said.

Elsewhere

Shirakawa had made it outside and met up with Bando, Sato, and Kurama.

"NANA! What happened to you!?" Kurama shouted as he saw the state of his adopted child.

"I'm fine Papa, I just wish I could still fight." Nana reassured him.

"Chief Kurama sir. What is the meaning of all this." Shirakawa said hoping for some form of explanation.

"I don't know. I've never seen anything like it." Kurama said, and it was true, but before another question could be asked, an explosion was heard atop the building.

Elsewhere

Krae'Nakh, Lucy and Mariko had done there best, but Cheri was too strong.

Lucy struggled to get up and keep fighting, but she spat up blood and collapsed, completely exhausted.

Krae'Nakh was propped up on one knee and looking at Mariko, who was laying on her back unconscious... in the same position that Princess Vegeta had been that dreaded day.

Krae'Nakh snapped out of it when Cheri's hand closed around his neck and lifted him off his feet, struggling and kicking to no avail.

"Any last words, monkey." Cheri smiled as she choked him with one hand, and prepared to run him through with the other.

Krae'Nakh's eyes drifted skyward as he struggled to breathe... and he smiled.

"History... repeats itself." Cheri was confused... until the saiyan's eyes glowed red, then she remembered that just before she executed him before, The saiyan princess had thrown a power ball.

"BURST OPEN AND MIX!!!" Those haunted Cheri's nightmares, and as she turned around, she saw it clear as day.

The full moon.

"NOOO!!" Cheri screamed as she stabbed the saiyan... but her blade wouldn't pierce him now and he was growing.

Cheri slammed him down through the building and shot skyward throwing energy blasts as she went.

Lucy had recovered enough strength to stand up, but now, the building was shaking, and felt like it would come down any second.

Lucy owed Mariko nothing, but she just couldn't bring herself to leave the unconscious girl to die.

She harnessed her energy and took flight, grabbing Mariko and flying down to Nana and the humans.

They all turned back to the building in time to watch it come crashing... up.

The building tore from it's base and stood up. No one knew why until they realized that a pair of legs had grown under the building... wearing Krae'Nakh's boots... and covered with fur.

Suddenly, two furry hands erupted from the building's roof and tore it in half. Standing in its place, roaring with rage, and dressed in Krae'Nakh's battle armor, was a 200 foot tall giant monkey.

Author's note Well I couldn't let a third class kid turn super saiyan so, next best thing. other than that, we are in the home stretch people, and I have off so, I think I'm going to wrap her up right here and now. See you next chapter.