A/N: Hey everybody, I just wanted to apologize if any of you had trouble with chapter 14 earlier. I noticed an error immediately after I published it and took it down to fix it. I put it right back up, but I am sorry for any of you who had problems with it. Especially you, Eris Fujin. I will not be making that mistake again.

Now, about this chapter. When I wrote Rubios' lines, I imagined him speaking like Sebastion from the little mermaid, only more edgy.

Chapter 15.

Perdito could not believe it. Vegeta had just shrugged off his signature attack. The concept was just too insane to wrap his head around. To survive a point-blank attack was surprising enough, but for the man to not even be harmed? He had only ever encountered four beings who possessed that kind of power. All of them were the top tier warriors of the empire, his own father being one of them.

But this man? He never expected that earth could produce such a warrior. How many more of these anomalies does this planet have? The thought worried the imperial prince. Perhaps it was a tactical error to claim the planet without proper reconnaissance. He didn't know if he could defeat this man or not. He decided to try for diplomacy.

"Great prince," Perdito began. "I must confess that I am amazed at your strength. From what little I have seen, it is clear that Broly is not the only one of your race to ascend to such great levels."

"Broly?"

"Yes, prince Vegeta. He is a saiyan that my father has taken in and he has served our empire well."

Vegeta scowled, but Perdito didn't seem to take notice.

"I offer you the chance to do the same. With your talent, it would not be a wonder for you to obtain the same favor as your kinsman has in the eyes of my father. If you come with me to my father, I'm sure that we can convince him to let you join us. He thinks it was a grave tragedy the way your people were wiped out. But with the aid of the empire, we can rebuild the saiyan race." The green warrior was smiling. Surely the saiyan prince would see the wisdom and generosity of his offer. "If you accept, then there will be no need for us to fight one another."

Vegeta held the jade princes' gaze. He closed his eyes and started a small chuckle. "Hmhmhmhm. HAHAHAHAHA!" He threw his head back, as his chuckle became a maniacal laugh. A laugh that made Perdito nervous.

"Listen up green man!" Vegeta stopped laughing and pointed at his opponent. "You made 5 big mistakes!" He dashed in, crouching low and drove an upper cut into Perditos' belly, punching straight through his armor. "First! If you knew anything about saiyans, you would know we love the thrill of batte!" He withdrew his fist and his victim doubled over in pain.

"Second!" He delivered a side kick to the imperial heirs' head, sending him flying straight back. "You dared to use one of my people as a tool in your pathetic empire!"

Perdito was finally able to right himself, he realized that diplomacy had failed and he started to power up. Before he could gather much energy, the saiyan prince was on top of him again.

"THIRD!" Vegeta roared as he grabbed the back of his adversarys' neck and flew them both straight down. "YOU INSULT ME BY IMPLYING I NEED YOUR HELP TO RESTORE THE GLORY OF MY RACE!" Perdito struggled in vain against the vice grip Vegeta had on his neck, as they plummeted to the countryside field below.

"FOURTH!" The green warrior tasted the dirt as Vegeta forced him down into the earth further and further, creating large hole. "YOU DISGRACE MY NOBLE BLOODLINE BY CALLING YOUR TREACHEROUS PET SAIYAN MY KINSMAN!" Just as the green prince thought he would pass out from lack of air, the Saiyan warrior released him.

Perdito pulled his head out of the ground and gasped for oxygen. He Flew up as high as he could as fast as he could. He needed to make some space between him and the mad saiyan prince. Vegeta didn't bother following him with a anything but his eyes. I have to transform! It's the only way I'm going to survive this fight!" Perdito had reached, what he thought, was a safe distance and once again he began to power up.

"And your fifth and biggest mistake." Vegeta said quietly, putting his arms out to the side. Yellow energy began to charge in his palms. "IS YOU PSOKE TO ME IN THE FIRST PLACE! FINAL FLASH!" He put his hands forward and fired beam of angry yellow light.

Perdito did not stop charging energy. As the beam got closer, he cried out. "HAAAAAAAAAAHHH!" The final flash completely engulfed the green warrior.

Vegeta looked on and smiled wickedly. "Hmph, some prince." But just as he was turning away, his eyes went wide as he noticed something that outraged him.

Up in the sky, with his arms crossed and his knees up to his chest was Perdito. The figure had smoke rolling off of him and looked burnt and battered, but he was alive. "Tch." Vegeta clicked his tongue.

Perdito uncurled from his defensive position, then he warped to where Vegeta stood. Vegeta stared in annoyance at the man, but could tell that something was different. His muscles were larger, and his power had gone up a significant amount. His face was different too. His eyes had become slits, like a feline, and his black hair wrapped around his head and neck, almost like a mane. When he spoke Vegeta saw that his canines had become longer and sharper.

"I'm sorry you rejected my offer." The newly transformed Perdito said to Vegeta. "That was a very impressive attack. Even in my transformed state, I still took this much damage." He waved his arms over his body, indicating the scorch marks left by the saiyans' attack. "But now, I'm afraid it's too late to change your mind. You are far too dangerous and I must kill you now."

Vegeta smiled viciously. "Really? And what makes you think you can? Or is being tossed around like a rag doll how battles are won in your empire?"

"It is true that your power exceeded my own." Perdito conceded with a smile. "But now, I have transformed. A rare gift. One of the few I have that my father does not. Surely a warrior as seasoned as you can see the difference in our power. You have no chance. Feel my power prince Vegeta!" He cocked his fist and sent it flying at Vegetas' face.

The saiyans' hand shot up and caught the fist, energy rolling off his body. "Ha! This is almost adorable. Reminds me of my 2-year-old." Vegetas' squeezed down on his opponents' fist. Then with a loud shout, his hair turned gold and his eyes turquoise.

"Impossible! H-how!?"

"It's a shame you can't come over for a play date. I have a feeling baby Trunks is an opponent you might've been able to keep up with." Vegetas' smirk turned into a snarl. "NOW WITNESS THE POWER OF TRUE ROYALTY!"

Perdito tried to pull away, but no matter how hard he pulled, no matter how he clawed and struggled against the saiyan princes' grip, He wouldn't budge.

"LET'S TRY THIS AGAIN! BIG BANG ATTACK!" Vegeta created a giant ball of crackling energy and rammed it into Perdito as he let go of his fist.

"KAAAAAAAAA!" The son of the Jade emperor was carried away on the energy ball through the air.

"The Jade emperors' son, Perdito. He's a true genius. He may even be able to match his father one day."

"Perdito!" His father called. "Congratulations on becoming one of my honor guard. I am very proud of you."

"That's the Jade prince. He'll definitely make our empire great, just like his father."

These memories flooded through the young warriors head as he sailed atop Vegetas' attack

"III'MMM SOOORRYYYY FAAATHEEEERRRRRR!"

Finally, it detonated and Perdito was vaporized in a matter of seconds.

"Hmph, good riddance." Vegeta then turned around. "And you must be the so-called princes' friend. I hope you're more of a challenge than that pathetic weakling.

Standing a few yards away was a bright, bald red man, about the same height as Vegeta. He spoke in a Jamaican accent. "Aye well, de mastah will noo' be hapee aboot dis."

Break

Rubio had watched as his masters' son was manhandled by the Saiyan prince. Perdito was one of the newer members of the guard and as the emperors' son, had the most potential. Perhaps he should have intervened, but he hadn't been able to see the young prince in action outside of training, and he wanted to see what he could do. He also wanted to see what this other warrior was capable of. It would make it easier to fight him if he was aware of his style.

The red warrior had planned on rescuing the prince before he got too injured. But then the saiyan transformed and he watched as his prince was reduced to ashes.

When Vegeta faced him, Rubio could tell this would not be an easy battle. He could guess that this form was that of a super saiyan. From his experience with Broly, it was not something to take lightly. Still, this fighter didn't feel as powerful as Broly. Nevertheless, ne needed to be on his guard.

"Allow me to introduce meself," He bowed with a flourish. "De name's Rubio, I be one of de mastahs' Honah gaud."

"What is with you cretins and your obsession with introductions!?" Vegeta questioned angrily.

"It is one of de mastahs' eccentricities." Rubio straightened up as he replied. "He insists' dat all his warriours display de proper etiquette. T'wouldn't hurt you none to show a little mannahs, afta oll." The red warrior quipped.

Vegeta gawked at the man in front of him. His words were almost as bizarre as his appearance. He sighed. "You know? In my day, Planetary conquest was a simple matter. You came in, you killed everyone, and then you left. Nobody expected you to introduce yourself. Nobody expected your victims to show good manners as they begged for mercy. It was just business. Oh, how I miss it those days…" Vegeta stared dreamily off into space before shaking his head.

Rubio nodded. "Ah yes, I remembah dose days. But tis a new univase we be livin in." He shrugged. "Especially evah sin ole Jade be tryin to make tings civilized. Rutless as any beastie, but jost as cunnin' as de serpant." He smiled at his description of the Jade emperor. "He tinks dere be moah profit to be made enslaving de peoples. Can't says I disagree. We do make quite a bit of coin offa deir labors. If we jost kill everybody, who would we sell de planets to?"

Vegeta thought about this. "So, your goals are to enslave the inhabitants of a planet and make them work for your profit? Can't say I find that a bad plan" Vegeta nodded. "Unfortunately, you happened to choose MY PLANET! HRAAAAHH!" Vegeta rushed the red man

Ah well, ye can noo win em oll.

Rubio raised his forearm to block Vegetas' attack. The prince followed up with second punch. Rubio used his other arm to take the hit this time. Vegeta, getting angry, aimed a vicious hook at the red warriors face but he swayed back and avoided it. Rubio smiled as he dodged Vegetas' latest punch, but his face contorted in pain as the prince landed a roundhouse kick on the mans oblique.

The warrior jumped back, rubbing his side. "Heh, noo bad."

"Just wait till I get started." The saiyan prince quipped as he dove in against his opponent once more. The ensuing clash was a whirlwind of blows from both sides. Rubio was expertly dodging and blocking the princes' onslaught, while at the same time trying to land a counter on his opponent. He managed to hit Vegeta several times but the blows seemed to do nothing against the proud super saiyan.

Vegeta, on the other hand, was barely landing any hits. He was able to block most of the attacks and he managed to easily shrug off the weak punches and kicks that Rubio landed. But he was enraged that his attacks weren't landing. The red freak was clearly an expert at defense. Even when Vegeta did land a blow, Rubio would twist his body in a way that would reduce the damage of the attack.

The saiyan prince was getting fed up with this routine. He cursed himself for slacking in his training ever since Kakarot had died. Just the thought of his deceased rival filled him with an incredible rage. He raised his hands up and put them together above his head, arching his back. Rubio took advantage of the fact that Vegeta seemed to have abandoned his defense. He landed several punches on his abdomen in quick succession. While he was in the middle of his attack, Vegeta brought down his hands on the red warriors head, smashing him into the ground.

The resulting tremor could be felt for miles around. Rubio was lying face down in the crater that Vegetas' jackhammer fists used him to create. Vegeta was floating at ground level, breathing hard.

Kakarot… I will surpass you. I don't care that your dead! I don't care how long it takes! I will reclaim my rightful place as the greatest of the saiyan elite! And I'll start by demolishing this pesky warrior in front of me.

Rubio didn't stay down for long. He got up and brushed himself off. He didn't seem any worse for wear as he smiled up at the saiyan prince. "Noo bad at oll, mon."

He floated up to be level with his adversary. "I must confess meself impressed. Tis a shame you refused de princes' offa, you would ha made a fine jewel in the emprahs crown." Vegeta growled at this.

"Though I oondastand why you refused." Rubio continued. "Tis a mattah of pride. I know sometin aboot pride meself."

Vegeta sneered. "Oh really? Well, why don't you enlighten me? Tell me what the lowly servant of a backwater monarch has to be proud of."

"Surely you moost ha noticed by now. While I may be lackin in da brute strengt depatment, me defense is second to nun."

Vegeta laughed. "Ahahaha! Oh yes, that explains how I was able to use you as post hole digger! Yes, your defense is wonderful."

"Laugh all ya want, but as you can see, I don't got a scratch on me."

"So what? You plan on just letting me knock you around until I break a nail?" The prince mocked his opponent.

"Hmhmhm, not quite ya highness." Rubio chuckled. "Ya see, da reason my defense is so strawng is simpal. I can channel me spirit energy trou me body, fortifyin it to withstand any attack. Even one from a mighty supah saiyan."

"Oho! Don't we have a high opinion of ourselves! But that doesn't really change anything, does it?" Vegeta remarked cockily. "I'll still just beat you around until that defense you're so proud of crumbles to my super saiyan power!"

"Sorry prince, but I tink ye misundahstand me. Me defense aint what I be proud of." Suddenly, Rubio started to glow bright red. His energy encased his entire body forming a burning aura of power. "Allow me ta demonstrate."

Without even charging, the glowing red fighter sent a large beam of crimson energy straight at Vegeta. The saiyan prince dodged the attack and started to make his way towards his foe. Another beam, even stronger, made him stop and change directions. He decided to go around back and hit his blind spot, so he warped behind his quarry and tried to deliver a kick to his neck. To his surprise, a beam of energy shot out from Rubios back, hitting the prince square in the chest, sending him flying back and landing on the earth behind.

"What… the?" Vegeta groaned before he managed to get back to his feet.

"What did I tell ye?" The red warrior turned to face him. "I have parfect energy control. The ultimate attack and defense mon. Don't even need to use me hands." As if to prove his point he folded his arms and started sending a barrage of small red ki blasts at Vegeta.

The saiyan flew to the side to avoid the onslaught. To his surprise, the blasts started firing in his direction. What shocked him about this was the red freak wasn't even moving. It was as if the aura surrounding him could sense his movement and attack on its own. He warped to the left, then the right, then above, then around back again, but no matter where he went, the blasts just kept coming at him without Rubio having to move an inch.

"TO HELL WITH THIS!" the prince yelled and dove through the hailstorm of energy. He tried to dodge each attack as it came and, for a moment, he thought he succeeded. But the closer he got to the glowing epicenter, the more hits he started to take. He tanked a few, trying to just push, but he couldn't make it much further without being nearly engulfed in the red orbs. He jumped back and away from the attack.

"ALRIGHT! YOU WAN'T TO PLAY THIS GAME!? LET'S SEE HOW LONG YOUR RAPID-FIRE LAST'S AGAINST MINE!? HAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA!" Vegeta stopped moving and started his rapid-fire attack, sending his own ki blasts to shoot down the oncoming red ones.

Red and yellow bombs met in the middle, causing hundreds of blasts to explode in between the two warriors. Rubio sensed what the saiyan was trying to do and laughed.

"Hahaha! Nice try dere, mon. I can't say I ever seen anybody tryin to shoot em all down afare. Let's see how dat works out for ye."

Vegeta fired blast after blast, refusing to let this weakling overcome him. Slowly, the tide of yellow was over taking the red. Rubios eyes went wide. He tried to increase his output, and, for a minute, the tied returned to its previous equilibrium. Unfortunately for him, he grossly underestimated the power and tenacity of his opponent.

As soon as the red blasts increased, Vegetas' arms moved even faster, making them blur into blue arches, with the speed they were releasing the blasts. Now Vegetas' wave of bombs was swallowing up the red blasts. Rubio saw this and gulped.

Das noo good.

Hundreds of ki blasts converged on the red man and exploded on impact. At seeing this success, instead of stopping his assault, Vegeta flew high into the sky and formed and released a giant big bang attack.

"BIG BANK ATTACK!"

The following explosion was reminiscent of dropping an atomic bomb. Debris flew for miles and trees were uprooted. Any nearby structures were swallowed up and completely destroyed by the awesome power of Vegetas' attack.

"Hah, hah, hah…" Vegeta regained his breath. "I guess all that trash about your perfect energy was nothing but talk after all."

"Don't be so sure of dat."

"WHAT!?" The dust cleared and floating in the same spot, was Rubio, his glow had dispersed and he had some minor injuries. He was covered in a black liquid, apparently his blood.

"I must confess," continued Rubio. "I did not expect ye to cause dis degree of injuree."

Vegeta was furious. After all that, and still, only a few scratches!? What more did he have to do? Blow up the planet?

Rubio was on a similar line of thought.

Deez saiyans be trully amazin'. I don't tink I ever taken dis much damage after activated me aura shield. I barely been able to hurt him at oll. I only been maken im more furious. A stalemate is de most I can hope for at dis point. Peraps I should beet a hasty retreat.

"Prince VegeMMPHH!" A hand suddenly covered his mouth.

"I think I get it now." Said Vegeta with burning eyes. "Your little armor only lasts as long as a stronger force doesn't hit it." Rubios eyes filled with panic. "Maybe I should let you turn it on again to test that theory… Or not." He fired a blast from his hand into the face of his red opponent.

Rubio had just managed to turn on his aura in time. He burst out of the cloud of smoke coughing.

"Well, well, you're faster than I thought with that trick. Let's see how fast. GALIC GUN!" A pink beam flew toward Rubio, he crossed his arms and was once again covered by his red ki armor. The armor gave way almost as soon as he activated it. How did this saiyan still have that much power?

"GALIC GUN! GALIC GUN! GALIC GUN!" Vegeta kept firing his signature attack and Rubio kept shrouding himself in energy. Each time the Galic gun hit him he would have to draw on more energy to replace what the enemy attack shattered, but he could never gather enough to sufficiently defend himself, let alone counterattack. With each new blast his body became more damaged, his energy reserves more drained. He didn't know which was worse. The fact that if he'd probably die if he took on the saiyans beam, or the prospect of him using up all his energy and keeling over mid battle. He couldn't keep this up much longer.

GALIC GUN! GALIC GUN! GALIC…"

Finally, the red warrior had spent his last charge. He began dropping lower and lower into the crater he had been floating over. Vegeta wasn't going to let it finish so easily.

"GUUUUUUNNNN!"

A pink beam, larger than any before, hit Rubio, carrying him off to the side and plowing through the earth, leaving a wide, deep ditch behind him.

Break

Vegeta followed the ditch his last Galic gun had made. He wasn't gong to leave the red freaks fate to chance. He made it to the end of the ditch and saw the sprawled-out form of his fallen enemy. He dropped down to get a closer look, dropping his super saiyan form while descending.

Rubio had a little life left in him. He wasn't able to move, but he cracked one eye open and saw the one who put him in this state. He somehow managed to find the strength to smile.

*Cough* "Well majesty." *Cough, cough* "It seems dat you was right." *Cough, cough* "I dint have notin to be proud of afta olll."

Vegeta put a hand out with the palm facing Rubio. "Of course you don't." Vegeta blasted the remains of his enemy.

Vegeta flew up out of the ditch and landed on its edge. He looked toward Orange city with distaste.

"That takes care of the pawns. Let's see what their king can do." With that remark, he took off.

Break

A sour expression crossed the Jade emperors face. He could sense the energy of Perdito and Rubio vanish. His son was one thing. He was strong enough, but he was far too inexperienced in combat.

*Sigh* "Such a waste." He was a good son, as far as sons go.

His main concern was Rubio. Whoever bested him in a fight may be worth looking out for. Especially if he joins that boy. He was confident that Adamantia could handle him, but if not…

"At least I have you Broly." He said to the scowling Giant beside him.

End chapter.

A/N: These fight chapters will be a bit shorter since I'm only focusing on one fighter at a time. I hope there was enough action in it for you guys. Let me know what you think, or who you want to see fight next.

Rubio-ruby, cancer. For his appearance I pictured a red Pikkon, only shorter.