Dragon Moon Z! – By Ocramed
Disclaimer: SM, R1/2, DBZ and other properties belong to their respective owners.
Note: This story is a multi-genre story. C&C are welcome.
Special Note: This story is part of the SMST/TRT series, and is inspired by Team Four Star's Abridged Parody series.
Part 38: "The Android Saga" (V)
Meanwhile, the Z Fighters begin their search for signs of Dr. Gero's attack…
"Man, I really wish I could do something else, Bulma," Yamcha said, as he spoke into his ear piece while walking down the street. "If this doesn't pan out, you want to have lunch with me?"
"Yamcha, that's nice and all, but I'm not interested in getting back together with you," Bulma replied over a secured com-link.
"I'm not talking about getting back with you, Bulma."
"So, I'm not good enough for you now? Just because I have a baby, that doesn't mean I suddenly lost my figure."
"I'm not even going to go into how unbelievably passive-aggressive that sounds-"
Just then, Yamcha rounds the corner of the street he was on, and spots two men—one old and one fat—standing in the middle of the street, where the old one was holding an engine block in one hand.
"Um, Bulma?" Yamcha said. "I think I might have spotted our target. Can you patch in a holographic image of Dr. Gero?"
"Will do," Bulma replied. "And we're NOT done yet with our conversation."
"When is it NOT over?" Yamcha said, as he rolled his eyes, as he raised his wrist band to eye level. A light glow on the band, as an image of Dr. Gero appears in front of the master of the Wolf Fang Fist.
"You have it, Yamcha?" Bulma asked. "By the way, I am detecting the energy drain in the vicinity of location."
"Yep, that's Dr. Gero, who looks like some Cossack or something," Yamcha said, as he finds a place to avoid being detected by the target of his surveillance. "I don't recognize the other guy."
"Alright, I'm letting the others know of your situation," Bulma said. "Do not engage the targets."
"Feh, like that's ever going to happen-"
Suddenly, Dr. Gero's fatter companion presents his right palm to an incoming car…
"Yamcha, I'm detecting a sudden energy surge," Bulma said.
"Yeah, I think the fat one is going to-"
Suddenly, Dr. Gero's fatter companion discharges an energy wave that blows up the car instantly.
FWOOSH-BOOM!
"Yamcha?" Bulma cried out.
"I'm okay, but it looks like the fat one plans on shooting targets at random," Yamcha said. "Bulma, I got to-"
"I know," Bulma replied. "Just be careful, and SURVIVE."
"Thanks," Yamcha said, as he steels his resolve. He then goes to confront the targets of the Z Fighters…
Meanwhile, Usagi was trying on some clothes at a local boutique, when she gets the call from Bulma.
TING-TING!
"Hmmm?" Usagi said, as she taps her wrist-bracelet, which was a duplicate of Yamcha's. "Bulma, what's up?"
"Yamcha spotted Dr. Gero, that's what," Bulma said. "I've already informed the others of the situation."
"Cool, I'm on my way," Usagi replied.
"I see that you're at one of the local boutiques downtown?" Bulma asked.
"Yeah, they have a sale going on."
"Oh, remind me later, so I can take a look at what they have."
"No problem…"
Meanwhile, Yamcha tries in vain to stop Dr. Gero and his companion on his own.
"Arrrgh!" Yamcha said, as Dr. Gero's assistance continued to put pressure on Yamcha. Try as he might, he could not break the grip on his person.
"Fascinating," said Dr. Gero, as he examines Yamcha like a snake examines his prey. "Even though you are beaten, you still persist."
"You just wait and see," Yamcha said. "I'm just getting started-!"
"I'm afraid that you are lying," Dr. Gero said. "Already, thanks to my companion 'Android-19', your energy levels have weakened to that of an ordinary human being."
"Well, it's a good thing that some of us aren't," said Piccolo, as he smashes Android-19 into the asphalt with his fists.
THOOM!
This forces the fat android to let go of Yamcha.
"Yamcha, are you okay?" Usagi said, as she helps Yamcha to his feet. He could barely stand up.
"Feel…so weak," Yamcha said.
"Man, you're not kidding," Krillin said, as he uses his trained senses to see that his friend was almost literally "dead tired".
"So, you all are here," Dr. Gero said, as he scans the assembled Z Fighters. "But, I do believe the reason for all this is not here…"
Pause.
"Where is your son, Goku, Mr. and Mrs. Saotome?" Dr. Gero said.
"Goku is recuperating from his latest training regimen," Ranma said evenly. Last thing he wanted Dr. Gero to know was that Goku was fighting off a viral infection on Kami's Lookout…
"Hmmm, I see," Dr. Gero said, as he turns to see his companion remove himself from the hole that was made with his body.
"But we're here," Gohan said. "Just because my Dad isn't here at the moment, that doesn't mean we can't stop you."
"Or, at least try," Tien said.
"Yeah!" Chiaotzu said with an enthusiastic nod.
"I suppose that Goku can wait," Dr. Gero said. "I suppose we can begin this fight immediately…?"
"Not yet," Ranma said. "First, I rather not fight here in a populated center. Secondly, I want Yamcha out of harm's way."
"Not that it'll matter in the end, but I will indulge your request," Dr. Gero said.
"Good," Ranma said, as he turned towards Gohan. "Usagi, deal with Yamcha
"Alright," Usagi said, as she slings Yamcha over her shoulder.
"I'm not a sack of potatoes or anything," Yamcha complained weakly.
"Okay, but do be careful," Usagi said, as she kissed Ranma on the cheek. "I just bought this sexy little number for US to try out later."
"Ah, man!" Krillin said. "Some people just have all the breaks…"
With that, Usagi, with Yamcha in hand, and with Gohan in tow, leave the scene.
"Now, we can have a proper battle," Ranma said, as he cracked his knuckles.
"Correct, and I will make sure that you and your so-called fighters pay for what was done to the Red Ribbon Army," Dr. Gero said with menace. "Count on it…"
A short while later, at yet another desolate wasteland, Dr. Gero and Android-19 confronted the Z Fighters.
"Now, who shall be the first to fall?" Dr. Gero asked cockily.
"How about yourself?" Krillin replied.
"Amusing."
"I'll step up," Ranma said. "So, are we going to do this, or…?"
"Actually, my associate will be the one you will have to deal with," Dr. Gero said, as he motions towards Android-19.
"The fat one?" Ranma asked.
"I quite assure you that my companion is more than capable of dealing with the likes of you," Dr. Gero said. "For years, I have observed the Z Fighters, recorded their fighting techniques, and have created living weapons that can be more than a match to any of them…and you."
"Alright," Ranma said with a shrug, as he turned to face Android-19. "Let's do this…whatever YOU are."
"But of course," Android-19 said, as he spoke in a monotone voice. "Shall we begin?"
"Kick his butt, Ranma!" Krillin yelled.
"Yeah, right!" Tien groused.
"I dislike these guys intently," Piccolo said.
"Why is that, Mister Piccolo?" Gohan asked.
"They cast no 'ki signature', remember?"
"Oh. Well, Grandpa said that you can simply look at the holes they make."
"What?"
"Yeah, Ranma figured out that Androids are not alive in a sense, they could stick out in areas that have the most life," Krillin said.
"Kind of like reverse 'Aura Sensing'," Tien said.
"Why didn't anyone tell me this?" Piccolo yelled.
"That's because you're too busy trying to train by yourself?" Chiaotzu offered, which received an angry glance from the Namekian. "Well, you know…"
"The only thing I know is that we are good as gold," Krillin said. "What could possibly go wrong with the plan we all agreed to follow?"
Meanwhile, Ranma was presently engaged in combat with Android-19. The two combatants traded blows.
"Humph," Ranma said, as he backs up a bit. He used his senses to determine the best attacker vector to pursue.
"What is the matter?" Android-19 said mockingly. "Why have you not defeated me yet?"
"I'm just getting started," Ranma replied, as he shifted his form from Ranma to 'Super Ranma'. In spite of learning more about his Juraian heritage, from his mother's side, Ranma still considered himself Terran as well. So, as a compromise of sorts, Ranma decided to call himself "Super Ranma", instead of "Super Human", which, of course, received the usual derisiveness and mocking from the other Z Fighters...
Nevertheless, with Ranma claiming the title "Super Ranma", Krillin, having learned the Sage of the Hidden Lotus Technique from Ranma, the technique's creator, Krillin became the first "Super Human".
"AAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" Ranma yelled, as his eyes turned yellow, and his hair turned white.
FWOOM!
"I still can't believe Ranma was able to get stronger," Tien said.
"How come you haven't gotten stronger like that, Tien?" Chiaotzu asked.
"Maybe I did, and I haven't had a chance to show off my new prowess yet."
"Ohhhhh…"
"What about you, Piccolo?" Krilliin asked.
"What about me?" Piccolo groused, knowing what was about to come out of the annoying monk's mouth next.
"Well, we met that Slug guy, and he's suppose to be a 'Super Namekian'," Krillin said.
"Maybe I don't feel like being a Super Namekian or whatever," Piccolo said, thinking that now that he has to train to be a 'Super Namekian' the first chance he gets.
"Sure, you are…"
Meanwhile, Ranma, as 'Super Ranma', looks at Android-19.
"Well?" Super Ranma said with a smirk.
"Most impressive," Android-19 said. "However, my creator has assured me that I am more than capable to match your power levels."
"Oh, yeah?" Super Ranma said.
"Yes, and here's how…"
ZIP!
Suddenly, Android-19 was behind Super Ranma.
"Whoa!" Krillin said. "That fat one moved faster than I can blink!"
"What?" Super Ranma said, as he began to react. Unfortunately, Android-19 made is move before Super Ranma could react in time.
CLUTCH!
"Arrgh!" Super Ranma said, as he was grabbed by the automaton.
ZAAARRRRRKKKKKKK!
"Grandpa!" Gohan yelled out of concern.
"Ugh!" Super Ranma said, as he felt his energies being drained.
"As you can see, we can drain your energies with ease," Dr. Gero said. "And that is why skill is useless against the likes of US."
"Oh…really?" Super Ranma said with a smirk, as he takes out something from his pocket.
"What is he doing?" Chiaotzu asked.
"He's…getting some sort of coin from his pocket?" Tien said with a frown.
Super Ranma then placed the coin, an old 100-Yen piece, on Android-19's hand.
THAK!
"Happo-Shiatsu: 100-Yen!" Super Ranma said, as he activated an old martial arts technique that had been created by the demented founder of Super Ranma's martial arts style: the Musabetsu Kakuto.
BA-WOOSH!
"What?" Dr. Gero said, as he sees that Super Ranma was drawing energy from Android-19, instead of the other way around.
"Oh!" Android-19 said, as it felt its energies being drained.
"Grandpa did it!" Gohan said happily.
"Amazing," Piccolo said begrudgingly. In spite of Super Ranma being non-Namekian, he did respect his skills as a martial artist…
"What's Big Brother, Gohan?" Chiaotzu asked.
"Grandpa is draining that guy's energies instead of the opposite," Gohan said.
"Heeheeheeheehee!" Super Ranma said.
"Disengage, Android-19!" Dr. Gero exclaimed. "Disengage-!"
As soon as Android-19 lets go of Super Ranma, Super Ranma twists around and utilizes a back-fist to knock Android-19 to the side.
BLAM!
Amdroid-19 tumbled about fifty yards to the ground. He attempts to get up, only to have Super Ranma utilize a power stomp that drills the automaton into a shallow crater.
THOOM!
"Urk!" Android-19 said, as Super Ranma hops off of the automaton's belly.
"Whoa," Krillin said, as he used his Aura Sensing to determined Super Ranma's power levels. "His power levels have increased by a factor of…two!"
"Humph," Piccolo said. "Having twice the energy levels does not mean that Saotome is twice as powerful."
"I don't know about that," Tien said, as he and the other Z Fighters watch on, as Super Ranma begins to "school" Android-19 in the ways of martial arts fighting.
"Yeah, he seems to be doing okay, I guess," Krillin said, as he watches Super Ranma slam Android-19 into the ground repeatedly.
BLAM!
BAM!
BOOM!
"It looks like Big Brother is doing REALLY okay," Chiaotzu said.
"No!" Dr. Gero said, as he discharged an energy beam at Super Ranma.
FWOOSH!
"Whoa!" Super Ranma said, as he dodges the attack.
"Android-19, we have to retreat, and gather reinforcements!" Dr. Gero said frantically. "We must-!"
"DIE," said a voice above, as an energy wave is discharged.
FWOOSH!
Dr. Gero narrowly avoided being blasted into another dimension.
"Who said that?" Dr. Gero demanded.
"I did," said Vegeta, as he floated down to the ground.
"About time you decided to show up," Super Ranma said.
"Humph."
"So, what's up?" Krillin asked.
"I've been training, human," Vegeta said. "Though it took great effort, I have finally achieved something that has eluded me for the past year."
"Empathy?" Tien said.
"No, tri-clops," Vegeta said. "THIS is what I achieved. YAHHHHHHHH-!"
The ground trembles and shakes, as Vegeta becomes…a 'Super-Saiyan'.
FWOOM!
"Oh, lovely," Piccolo said. "Another one."
"Whoa," Krillin said.
"Wow," Gohan said. "Mister Vegeta can become a Super-Saiyan, just like me."
"No, NOT just like you," Vegeta said. "I've become the PRINCE of all the Saiyans…once again."
"So?" Tien said. "Bunny is a princess, and look how she behaves."
"Ha! The only princess she is of 'Space Burger King'…and even then, that's a stretch…"
SS Vegeta then turned his attention back towards Dr. Gero and Android-19.
"Now, let's see how these non-entities deal with a true warrior!"
Tbc.