***Chapter 35***

Whis, Beerus, Cheelai, Lemo, Shin, Kibito and Old Kai were all sitting on a patch of grass eating popcorn, enjoying the show. The fighters had been training for hours. They were all, without exception, covered in blood, bruises and sweat, including Akira. In the past months, the Z fighters had trained differently than they had all the time before. They had to figure out a way to fight by using their power and Ki only at key moments so it wouldn't play against them. It still wasn't clear if Akira would take part in the fight. Trunks was slowly easing to the idea of her helping them out but it was obvious he was still struggling to fully accept it. Beerus was outraged at the idea altogether. He had thought once the fight would start, she would willingly go back to his planet with the twins. She had made him and Whis promise that once the battle seemed imminent, they would show up for a surprise visit and take the twins back to the Destroyer's planet. Noone could hold it against a grandfather to want to spend time with his grandchildren, to better their training and abilities. If it happened at the right moment to ensure their safety would be pure coincidence and extremely convenient.

A Ki blast hit the shield Whis had created around the spectators.

''He'll have researched every little thing about each one of you.'' Akira said. She ran towards Goten who was slightly crouching in a fighting stance. She jumped at the last minute, using his knee to boost herself up, not without kneeing him in the face on her way. She shot straight at Gohan but he had expected her and moved to the right, avoiding the uppercut punch she planned on serving him. ''He'll know everything about your past and your present. From your fighting style, your key moves down to every detail of your personal life. He leaves nothing to chance. He will use all he can against you. Nothing is off limits.'' She shifted her body to the left, barely avoiding Gohan's punch, as her own arm was blocked by his wrist. He was much taller than her so his reach was bigger too but she was fast.

''Is he as fast as you, Aki?'' Shot Squirt.

''No…. He's fasss..UGH!'' One of Gohan's punches landed hard on her jaw, as she had tried getting closer. Not giving her the opportunity to straighten herself, his second fist collided with her stomach, the impact sending her flying towards the cliff the spectators were seated on. Before crashing into the rocky façade, Akira found her bearings, twisted to align her feet first in the direction she was going. When her feet touched the rough surface, she used it, combined with the momentum, to push herself back towards Gohan at high speed. Before she could reach her target, a Ki blast shot at her from above, she had sensed it and avoided it swiftly. What she hadn't seen was the Masenko attack Piccolo shot at her from below. The beam hit her in the chest, pushing her up high.

''STOP! She's going to get hurt!'' Yelled Bulma as she ran out of her hovercraft. She had landed next to the other spectators. Piccolo dropped his attack and realized Akira was free falling towards the ground. Goku appeared in her trajectory and broke her fall. He carried her down slowly.

''Aki! Are you alright?'' She looked a little rattled, but she smiled. She stood up, spat some blood and shook her head a little as if trying to realign her mind.

''I'm ok Goku.'' Trunks landed next to her. He didn't want to ask her if she was ok, aware she would eventually get upset at everyone worrying, but he needed to know she was ok. She sensed his internal conflict, took a few careful steps towards him. Lifting herself on her toes, she laid a kiss on her husband's mouth. ''I'm ok Trunks.'' He nodded.

''Mama!''

''Dada!''

The tiny voices caught everyone's attention, turning their eyes to see Kenji and Rei walk out of the aircraft's open door.

''THEY WALK NOW?'' Krillin couldn't hold in his surprise. ''Kami help us all.'' He sighed, earning him a glare from Vegeta.

''They started levitating too this week. Akira's been teaching them.'' Vegeta cleared his throat. ''Vegeta's overseeing the training of course.'' Added Trunks, pride clearly noticeable in his voice.

''Maaammaaa?'' Rei got closer to the shield and tapped her little hand on it, looking for her mom. Akira flew up to her daughter's level. ''MAMA!'' She smiled and tapped on the forcefield again. Akira smiled as she laid her hand against the barrier, in front of her daughter.

''Hi baby girl. Grandma brought you to cheer on mommy huh?'' Rei laid her hand across her mother's, scratching at the barrier. She was trying to figure out why she wasn't able to get to her.

''Or daddy!?'' Added Trunks as he floated and landed right next to his wife.

''Dadaaaaaa!'' She hit her other hand on the force field. She furrowed her brow and she rested both hands on the glass like dome covering them. Akira's eyes shot at her daughter and then at Trunks.

''What's wrong?''

''She… Rei is trying to figure out the barrier. Her Ki is starting to spike….''

''Because she's upset at not being able to get to you?'' Asked Goku. She nodded.

Sensing his sister's mild frustration, Kenji levitated to her side. Everyone was amazed and curious at what the twins were going to do next. Whis lifted his hand to take the dome down but Beerus stopped him. He was curious too.

''Rei, Kenji. It's ok, try. Come see mommy and daddy.'' Akira called them. ''Try to figure it out… come on…'' She encouraged them.

Kenji placed his hands next to his sister's against the barrier as they both seemed to focus on it. Beerus was standing right behind the babies. He needed to see what would happen next. He felt their Ki jump a little. It was still puny compared to his or even their mother's but still significantly higher than most mortals. ''Go on. Push it.'' He suggested. That wasn't what they had been trying to do. He waited a bit in his spot before turning to go back to his seat next to Cheelai. Hearing his alien girlfriend gasp, he turned back around. His eyes landed on the sight of the two miniature beings almost pulling the force field through their hands… as if to absorb it. The Destroyer's eyes bulged almost out of their sockets. Whis giggled.

The force field was too strong for them to actually succeed but the fact they had tried and got started was extremely impressive.

''Akira, Trunks, aren't they only one?'' Asked Piccolo. They noticed the forcefield vibrating a little as if shaken by something.

''They will be one next week.'' Specified a very proud Vegeta.

''Mamaaaaaaa! Daaadddaaaaa'' The twins wailed, getting upset. Not wanting them to cry, Beerus nodded towards Whis, who took down the shield with one motion of his staff. Akira picked up Rei, booping her nose against the baby's, as Trunks knelt down offering a high five to Kenji.

''That was sooo cool!'' Yelled Goten from a little further.

Broly landed next to Trunks and tousled Kenji's hair with his hand. ''Very impressive kiddos.''

''My Lady, I must admit the display we just witnessed is extremely surprising and quite impressive as Broly has said. Your teaching and training seem to be quite efficient.''

''I hope you'll agree to train them when they are older too Whis… you, Beerus and Shin.'' The mother of two said.

''It will be my utmost pleasure, my Lady.'' He answered, bowing his head a little.

''Not wanting to sound too disheartening here, but perhaps we should keep this on the low for the moment.'' Suggested Shin.

''Supreme Kai is right. If their abilities were to be known throughout the universe, it would bring a lot of unwanted attention to this planet.'' Advised Kibito. Akira's arms tightened a little around her daughter.

Before anyone could add anything, Akira's eyes widened. ''Oh no…'' She turned to Trunks.

''Ki, what is it?''

Before she could utter a single word, a light green Ki blast zoomed and crashed down between where Akira and Trunks were standing with their kids and the group of deity spectators. The blast sectioned the tip of the cliff where they were standing, forcing Akira, Trunks and Broly to fly to avoid crashing down below. Rei was in Akira's arms and Trunks had picked up Kenji at the last minute. ''BEERUS! TAKE THEM AND GO!'' The hybrid ushered to her adoptive father. Goku, Gohan, Goten, Squirt, Piccolo and Krillin darted towards where the blast had seemed to come from. Broly followed without missing a beat. The parents landed next to the Destroyer and his Attendant. ''Beerus! You need to go!''

The Destroyer seemed to be having an internal conflict. He could get rid of Kelian in seconds, but he wasn't supposed to intervene. ''Beerus, please, make sure they are safe.'' Trunks' request snapped the Cat God back to the situation in front of him. Akira handed Rei to Cheelai as Kenji was passed over to Beerus. ''Mother! Akira, she can't stay here!'' Akira nodded, instant transmissioned herself next to Bulma, grabbing her shoulder and instant transmissioned them back home.

''Akira… please be careful.'' Pleaded Bulma. Akira nodded and disappeared.

When she reappeared on the battlefield, she noticed Beerus was still there, with her children. A look of horror crossed her face before realizing Whis had put the forcefield back up. Trunks wasn't where he had been when she had left moments ago. She searched for his Ki, trying to locate everyone. She was too focused on her family's energy to see a Ki blast shooting straight at her. It hit her in the back making her drop on her knees and hands.

''AKIRA!'' Yelled Beerus from behind the dome.

Goku heard the Destroyer and knew something wasn't right. He instant transmission next to the hybrid to deflect any attacks while she got back up. ''Aki, are you ok?''

Getting to her feet, she nodded. ''Where is he?''

Goku wasn't sure if she was referring to Trunks or Kelian. She saw the look on his face and added ''Where's Trunks?''

Before the full blooded Saiyan could answer, two of Kelian's soldiers had charged towards them. Their power level was pretty impressive though Goku was a little disappointed it wasn't really a challenge. Akira shot a Ki blast at one of the fighters, he avoided it easily. ''Goku! Go help the others! I'll handle them!'' She yelled, slowly rising in the air. The Saiyan took off in the direction the others were fighting. Akira soon realized the two attackers were not actually heading her way. They separated before reaching her and each went opposite ways, avoiding her completely. They were heading for the dome. She saw them charging their Ki and repeatedly shooting blast after blast. Even though she was certain Whis' barrier would not falter, the mere fact someone was attacking her family, her kids, made the hybrid livid. She turned around in the air, and raised both her hands towards the soldiers. She locked on their Ki balls before they launched them and directed each one at the other fighter. Something in her was begging her to not make her kids witness her killing people with her own Ki.

''Beerus! Why are you still here?!'' She yelled when the two men dropped to the ground. ''You need to take them and g…'' She couldn't finish her sentence. Kelian was standing behind her and grabbed her long braid, jerking her head back then throwing her far enough out of his way.

''Well… I'm a little late to the party. I had promised the Prince his mutts wouldn't be born but would you look at that!''

Beerus snarled, placing himself between the man and his grandchildren. He couldn't intervene outside the dome, but if by any chance Kelian succeeded in getting in, he'd have all the rights to finish him.

Kenji was frowning. His instinct was clearly telling him something wasn't right. Rei turned around to face Kelian. ''Oh my! Kira made a mini version of herself! I'm kinda happy I didn't get rid of the nuisance earlier now! I could definitely wait a few more years… It'll be like the good old days!''

Cheelai almost hurled at what the man was referring to. She protectively grabbed Rei and placed her behind her.

A pink Ki ball zoomed towards Kelian's back. It stopped right before hitting him. He slowly turned around. ''Tsk tsk tsk Kira… you know this won't work…''

Akira needed to keep Kelian away from the other fighters so he wouldn't be able to use his powers on any of them. She also wanted to get him as far away from her kids as possible. ''You will not touch them, Kelian.'' She said. His laugh bounced on the forcefield, echoing at a distance.

''Who's going to stop me? You?'' He grinned. He swiftly dismissed her attack with a single hand swoosh. ''My, my Kira. Motherhood has not taken any of your beauty away.'' She knew the compliment wasn't really one. ''How about we have some fun before I kill you? Haven't you missed me? That half Saiyan of yours must be too gentle.'' His words were making her sick to her stomach.

Her eyes shifted to behind him. A vein was about to pop on the side of Beerus' head. He was furious. She looked at Whis who nodded, they couldn't stay, Beerus would end up doing something they'd all regret and having her kids there was only distracting the hybrid. In one movement of his staff, the Destroyer and his entourage disappeared.

''Aww! You made them go away! That's too bad. It's ok.. It won't be too hard finding those pups of yours, their Ki signature is oddly similar to yours.'' Her eyes grew wide. ''Ah yes.. see tapping into your own Ki had its weird perks. For example, I can sense God Ki now. Isn't that an amazing power to have?'' She had to keep him talking. She had to know the extent of his abilities to be able to protect the others. He rushed towards her so fast she barely saw him move before he was standing right next to her, his nose in her hair. ''Hmm.. I remember this scent. It brings back good memories, don't you think?''

She turned just as fast and threw a punch at him. He easily blocked it. ''Still as feisty too. So really it's just like old times.'' She punched with her other hand, he blocked it with his forearm. ''Come on, Kira. You didn't actually think it would be that easy, now did you? Have you forgotten how easily I used to pin you down to your bed?'' He smirked. Bile was rising in her throat. She fisted one of her hands to launch another punch. He stopped it, closing his hand on her fist. She had her other hand open close to him, trying to pull at his Ki. ''Oh! That tickles! You've gotten sneaky with age!'' He punched her straight in the face. The force of the hit pushed her a few meters away. ''That trick won't work on me. My Ki is mine and I don't like sharing! But tell you what.. if you stop right now and be a good girl, I'll share something else with you.'' He winked at her. The words and action made her shudder. ''Don't pretend you didn't love every moment of it, Kira. You used to love when I touched you.'' He said as he appeared behind her, placing his hand around her waist. She kicked her foot backwards, he avoided the hit, tightening his grip on her, putting his other arm around her neck. ''You're being really difficult, Kira. Did you know I was able to replicate the tank? Just for you.'' He said in her ear. ''Oh! Here's an idea! I can shove your rugrats in there too! Even though they are tainted with fucking Saiyan blood, their signature was pretty impressive for ankle-biters.''

Akira shot her Ki out of her body in hopes of pushing Kelian away from her. It didn't make him release his hold on her but it caught his attention just long enough for her to bring her elbow back as hard as she could before stomping on his foot. She grabbed the arm around her throat with her two hands, pulling it away from her body. His other hand tried gripping her clothes. The fabric of the skin tight black jumpsuit didn't offer him any adherence, making his hand slip off, as she turned, his arm still in her hands. With a quick motion, she sent him flying over her body. He flew a few meters away but landed easily on his feet.

He sighed, lowering his head in exasperation. ''You really want to do this the hard way?'' He said, lifting his eyes at her. ''Where's that husband of yours? My men haven't been able to get him down yet. He's not completely useless. Don't worry though, they all got the order to kill everyone else but to leave him to me. I will make you watch, Kira. Just so you can witness how pathetic his power is compared to mine. It's a little insulting to see you with someone like him after me.''

''Are you going to compare dick sizes next, Kelian? Because you're definitely not winning there.'' She snarled towards him. The insult seemed to anger him but he quickly regained his composure.

''Such foul words for such a beautiful mouth.'' He threw at her before he launched two green balls in her direction.

She deflected the energy bullets upwards, making them curve back towards him. He easily avoided them. He didn't reabsorb them…

A bright Ki halo wrapped itself around Kelian, constricting his movements. ''How you like my Galactic Donut, you jackass?'' Shot Gotenks from behind the man. ''Aki, go! They need you, I can handle this clown on my own!''

Kelian erupted in a burst of laughter. He easily overpowered the energy lasso which popped into small Ki orbs. Controlling them easily, he sent them flying towards the Fused Duo. The multiple hits sent Gotenks pummeling down to the ground, hitting it hard. Without missing a beat, Kelian rushed down and grabbed his opponents by the hair, lifting him back up to Akira's level. ''Let him go, Kelian.''

''And why would I do that, Kira? You know what death has taught me? There is absolutely no limit to cruelty and violence. I have learned so much from my time spent in Hell!'' He placed his other hand directly on Gotenks' back and shot out a Ki blast. The force of the impact was so strong, it instantly separated Goten and Squirt, sending each one flying in the opposite direction. Akira flinched but did not want to give Kelian the satisfaction of seeing her fear. ''Oh look! Another one that looks like your husband. What is happening here? It's like Russian dolls! Big, medium, small! Guess I'll kill the middle one first before getting to the other two.'' He grinned, as he started flying towards Squirt's passed out body. Akira was there before him, using her instant transmission, she placed herself between the two men. ''Are you fucking that one too Kira?''

A large energy orb hit Kelian from behind him. It was quickly followed by three more as a fighter rushed towards the man with a drawn sword. Kelian avoided the blade trying to slice him in two and drew his own sword, efficiently blocking the second strike. Akira had never seen this new fighter. ''It's Gohanks!'' Squirt told her as he slowly got back on his feet. Gohanks!? She felt for the energy signature and was struck a little at figuring out who it was.

''Trunks and Gohan?! That's….the fusion..''

''YEAH!'' Shouted Goten as he landed next to Squirt. Akira watched in awe. She had never seen the two men fused before. She could see Trunks' lavender hair in the fighter's front strands while the rest was definitely Gohan, black and a little spiky. ''Trunks! Let's go help the others!'' The younger lavender haired hybrid nodded.

''Are you two ok?'' Akira was a little worried. The hit Kelian had served them, separating their fusion was pretty brutal. They nodded before taking off in the direction they had come from.

Akira turned her focus back to the ongoing sword fight. Kelian slashed his sword down, Gohanks blocking it above his head. As the foe tried pressing down on the connected blades, the fused duo placed one foot on his stomach and pushed him off.

''Ugh! Two against one… pretty pathetic if you ask me…'' Snarled Kelian getting his balance.

''Make that three.'' Akira rushed towards her ex, her katana in her hand.

''Tsk! Kira…'' He shook his head in disappointment. ''Dolion might have trained you well but you know you are no match.''

''Funny.. I remember vividly cutting your head off…'' She shot back.

Kelian smirked. ''You broke my heart that day Kira. I really thought we had something going on.''

''You need to have a heart for it to break, Kelian.'' He deflected her blade with his own, pushing her petite frame further away, turning in time to block Gohanks' sword. The fused combo did not have time to push back, Kelian had pushed some Ki into his blade, giving him a great advantage. He pushed the fighter down until their feet touched the ground. He quickly pulled his sword back and jabbed it at Gohanks' flank. The duo barely managed to avoid being stabbed. The blade still sliced through the armor and flesh. A gush of blood colored the ground at Gohanks' feet. Akira's heart stopped. ''No!''

Without hesitation, Kelian shot a strong Ki blast directly into the fighter's chest sending him crashing in the side of the cliff, the force of the ongoing blast pushing him through, creating a cavern in the hill.

Akira's shock was visible on her face to Kelian's delight. ''I always loved the way fear twisted your features Kira. Such a turn on.'' He slowly ascended to her level. He saw her hesitation. She wanted to fly down to make sure Gohan and Trunks were ok, but she knew it would give Kelian an advantage he wouldn't miss. ''I must say I'm a little disappointed. I heard about Goku and Vegeta's greatness. I would have thought their sons would put up a better fight.'' He pouted. ''Give it up Kira. You know deep down that you miss this. You've always been a warrior, a killer. You ache for the adrenaline rush. You crave the smell of blood and the feeling of power. I can sense it all over you.'' He moved too fast, snapping her attention back to the fight. He was right in front of her in seconds. He was floating so close to her, their bodies almost touching. Her surprise mixed with her worry for her husband and friend made her unfocused on her surroundings and she completely missed the blade still in Kelian's hand as he drove it in her mid-section. ''In case you hadn't figured it out back then, you are mine and only mine. If I can't have you then no one else can either.'' He said as he pulled his blade out in one swift motion, grabbing her braid, jerking her head back. He brought his face to her neck, inhaling her scent before licking the side of her throat, putting his sword away. He turned behind her and wrapped his free arm around her waist, applying pressure to her wound. ''You can't die just yet. I need you to see them all die… die because of you.'' Holding her, he made his way on the other side of the rocky cliffs. He pressed her against his body, holding her tight. He wanted to feel every sharp breath at seeing her loved ones suffer. He did not expect the scene he was faced with. The Z fighters were not only keeping up with his own squad, they seemed to have the upper hand though his small army was at least double in numbers.

Akira smirked. ''You were always a cocky son of a bitch, Kelian.'' When Broly heard her ragged voice, he turned to see Kelian holding on to his sister. She was hurt. He had managed to keep his inner beast contained until then.

Vegeta's eyes landed on his daughter-in-law. His Ki exploded in rage around him when he saw the blood seeping through Kelian's hand on her stomach.

''Oh! So very interesting!'' Kelian whispered in Akira's ear. His whole body was pressed to hers. Though he was much bigger in size, he knew her petite frame shielded him from any attacks. They wouldn't take the risk of hurting her. Akira's eyes met Vegeta's. She slowly blinked at him. He shook his head, no. He knew what she was asking him to do. She wanted him to throw everything at Kelian despite her being in between. Her body would take the hit but not stop it. The blast would pass through her and into Kelian.

Broly completely lost it at that moment. He let go of any restraints, giving into his inner power. His growl echoed all around. Goku's face betrayed his panic. They still didn't know if Kelian had the power of absorbing Ki. He could manipulate it; they knew that much. Akira hadn't been able to get a hold on his Ki which also meant his power was comparable to hers, not permitting her own to take over. Seeing the silent exchange between the King and his captive, Kelian pulled on her braid, jerking her head backwards. ''Now watch them all suffer.'' Before Broly could get to him, Kelian had pinned him down. Goku looked over to Vegeta. If he pinned Broly down instead of draining him it could be the proof they needed that he in fact couldn't drain their energy.

''Piccolo.'' Akira whispered, earning her another pull on her hair. The big green man turned to look at the woman. He was the closest to her. His eyes noticed her fist slightly opening, releasing something downward. He dismissed his opponent and went to search for whatever Akira had dropped. Broly was trying to escape the grasp of Kelian on his Ki. The struggle was only making him angrier, giving Kelian even more push on him. Akira was losing a lot of blood, despite the pressure her ex was applying to her wound. She tried to concentrate on healing herself but it was showing to be less effective than usual due to her captor's fingers digging into her wound.. She had to find a way to free herself from Kelian or her family would never be able to land a hit on him. They would never risk hurting her through the process. The thought irked her a little, but since becoming a mother, the thought of dying and leaving her kids, scared her. Everytime she moved, Kelian would tighten his grasp on her midsection, pressing a little harder on her wound, making pain shoot through her whole body and more blood seep out. At this rate, she was going to pass out very soon.

Piccolo found what he was looking for. Akira had dropped her Potara earrings. The Namekian understood they were meant for Goku and Vegeta. She had seen their fusion using the fusion dance, resulting in Gogeta, but only heard of the Potara fusion and Vegito. He quickly flew to where Vegeta and Goku were standing, looking up at the girl's body slowly getting limp from the loss of blood. Her eyes were slowly closing, they had to act fast. Akira knew she had to buy them some time for the fusion. Kelian was strong and fast enough to attack within the milliseconds the fusion would leave them open to an attack. She willed her body to focus.

''Broly.. breathe… look at me Broly, at my eyes.. breathe…'' She was trying to calm the Legendary Super Saiyan.

''Shut up! It's no use! To get to me, they'd have to kill you and they are too sappy and too weak to do that! See Kira? Love only makes you weak!'' His lips were almost touching her ear as he spoke. He pulled her head back a little more. A small whimper escaped her mouth, the movement stretched her body backwards making her wound open more. Vegeta flinched at the sound of her pain. Closing her eyes, she tried to focus her Ki, sending just a little pink ball towards her brother. It hovered in front of his face, catching his attention in his frenzy. He focused on it. He had to calm down if he ever wanted to escape Kelian's hold on him. Broly closed his eyes, trying to focus his mind on the tiny pink energy, trying to push calming thoughts, memories of Akira's voice soothing him, calming him. His breathing started slowing down.

''You can't absorb Ki.. Heh.'' She smirked. Kelian's face pressed against her cheek. He snarled. His fingers dug in her wound making her scream in pain. If he hadn't been holding her pressed against him, she would have folded in two. ''Funny…'' her breathing was uneven. She had started wheezing ''how… even after stealing… my Ki and…. po…powers, you still…. need… hide behind me…'' His teeth grazed her cheek. She knew his game well and could play it almost evenly. She chuckled at his reaction, making him angrier. She needed to make him lose his composure for a tiny moment, to open a window for the others to attack.

''I killed your husband Kira. I will kill them all and then I will shove you in the tank until I get my hands on your mutts.'' She knew Trunks wasn't dead. She could feel his Ki. He was hurt. Gohan and him had separated from their fusion at the impact and they had passed out for a moment. She was willing herself to stay awake. She couldn't pass out just yet. She had one more thing to do. A huge flash of light burst from where Goku and Vegeta were standing. Akira knew it was the fusion, she sensed it. At the same time, Broly reverted back to base form, releasing him from Kelian's control. The green haired man was caught a little off guard by the flash and the snap of Ki he received when Broly broke free. It gave Akira the opportunity she needed. She grabbed her shorter blade from her belt, swiftly lifting her arm, she swung her sword behind her, slicing her braid, releasing Kelian's hold on her head. The blade grazed his face, cutting the right side of his cheek. He was still holding on to her waist. ''YOU FUCKING BITCH!'' His fingers dug deeper in her torso, the pain making her weak in the knees. It only took a second for Vegito to appear next to them. Akira managed to shoot the last of her strength through her body, making Kelian release her. She dropped, unable to hold herself any longer. Piccolo caught her before she hit the ground, quickly giving her a Senzu bean before she completely passed out.

''Hey, what's the matter?'' Vegito said nonchalantly as he punched Kelian in the stomach. In the exact place he had stabbed Akira. His second punch landed directly in his opponent's face. Without hesitation, he turned behind Kelian and roundhouse kicked him in the back. The blow shoved his enemy down a little. A huge gold Ki wave left Vegito's hand and hit Kelian straight on, sending him crashing on the ground below.

Kelian grunted as he managed to stand back up. The attack was stronger than he had anticipated. He did not have time to focus on his surroundings, he felt a huge hand grab at the side of his head and forcefully push him down to the ground. Broly shoved the man's head deeper into the ground and dragged him, creating a trench. When they reached the side of the hill, Broly's grasp on Kelian's head did not falter. He shoved him into the rocky wall. With every hit, Broly was slowly losing his grip on his temper, making each blow stronger. Kelian's cheek and nose were bleeding. He managed to grab Broly's wrist, using some of his leftover power to take over Broly's. The Legendary Super Saiyan fell to his knees, giving Kelian enough time to knee him in the face and get out of his grasp.

Trunks had finally regained consciousness and he had flown as fast as he could back to where the fight was still on going. He knew Akira was there. When his eyes landed on her passed out body in Piccolo's arms, his heart sank. He was too late. He hadn't been strong enough to protect her. Kelian was now trading blows with Vegito. Time had stopped around Trunks. Seeing Akira's limp body was too familiar. He had lost her once. Gohan touched down next to Piccolo to see what was happening. ''Why is the Senzu bean not working? Shouldn't it have worked by now?''

Trunks could see they were both panicked. He couldn't breathe, he couldn't think, he couldn't focus on anything but her. She had been bleeding from her midsection, but he couldn't see if blood was still coursing out.. she was so pale. His breathing became even more labored. He dropped to the ground, on one knee. He was supporting himself with his fist on the ground, trying to get some air into his lungs. He drew his fist back and connected it back in the ground causing it to fracture all around him. His hair started spiking as it took a yellow hue. His typical golden aura was rapidly expanding around him as his hair continued to spike further. His Ki was rising at an exponential speed, shooting high up as he yelled. Blue electric lightning bolts started appearing, wrapping around his golden aura. At the same time, his eyes became blank. His power was taking over. His brain was not computing anymore. He let his anger take control. Kelian had taken Akira away from him.. from their children. The other fighters had seen this form before… when Akira had sacrificed herself, Trunks had gone completely berserk trying to get to her. Something was even more threatening in this situation though. He was not erratic. He seemed composed. The blue bolts were fizzling stronger and faster around him. His golden aura pushed further out, leaving room for a blue energy to envelop his body in between. The blue, gold and white of his Ki were mixing up and shooting out of him. His eyes focused on Kelian as he took determined, heavy steps towards his target. ''KELIAAAAN!'' He grunted, catching the man's attention. ''YOUR LIFE ENDS NOW!'' He launched himself at the green-haired man, right as Vegeta and Goku broke apart.

Kelian was taken by surprise. He had never seen this Saiyan form. The power emanating from the hybrid was phenomenal and intimidating. It oddly reminded him of Akira's burning rage. He did not have time to think further, Trunks' fist made contact with his jaw, knocking him back. Not giving him a second, the Saiyan followed the fighter and punched him in the gut. Kelian took advantage of their proximity to try to lock on Trunks' Ki. The power was burning all around him making it easy to grasp. Trunks grabbed Kelian's neck. Kelian smirked as he finally succeeded in getting a hold of the Saiyan's power. His cockiness was short-lived. When he tried pushing his own Ki in hopes to take control over the Super Saiyan's, nothing happened. ''Can't hold on? Let me help you a little!'' He pushed his Ki even more, tightening his hold on Kelian's neck. ''Hard to say much when someone's holding on to your throat, squeezing a little?'' He spat the words his opponent had said to him when talking about his wife last time they had met. Kelian managed to concentrate some of his power into a ball in his dangling hand. Lifting it, he shot the blast straight into Trunks' chest plate, making him back up only a little, but it was enough to release his hold on his neck. Kelian drew his sword, the Saiyan drew his in response. His rage was palpable from miles away.

''She was MY play thing!'' Yelled Kelian as he shot, sword first, towards Trunks. His jab was easily countered by the other man. As he charged again, he brought his blade on his side, going for a sideways slash. Trunks brought his blade downwards, effectively stopping the hit. Kelian punched him. Akira had warned her husband. His sword was most effective when wielded with two hands, while his opponent's was easily manoeuvered with one, leaving his other one free. The hit sent Trunks back a couple of meters but not nearly as far as Kelian had expected. ''Did she tell you everything, Trunks? Did she tell you how I am the one who discarded her?''

''She told me how she slit your throat!'' He snarled back. Anger crossed Kelian's face at the memory. Trunks knew he was trying to get in his head, under his skin, even in his rage form. It was only fueling his anger more. Kelian suddenly seemed to vanish. Instant transmission was not a power they would have been able to steal from her through the tank. Akira had told them he was fast. He had shot up above Trunks and just as fast, started coming down, his blade extended in hopes to slice the Saiyan in two. Trunks knew the move well. He had used it on Mecha Frieza on his first visit to this timeline. He blocked it easily, but the force of Kelian's power was pushing them both towards the ground. When Trunks' feet touched the ground, he used the surface to push back against Kelian's blade, who easily flipped and landed a short distance away from his opponent.

''Can you still smell her blood on my blade, Trunks?'' He said as he sniffed. ''Hmmm. Every single part of her smells like flowers.'' Trunks was too far gone in his rage form for Kelian to succeed getting under his skin. ''I wonder if the mini version of her does too.'' He added. Trunks' Ki shot up higher as more electric bolts started buzzing around him. He shot towards Kelian, his sword drawn in one hand. A Ki ball was forming in the other. The yellow hue of his Ki was almost golden. His opponent easily blocked the sword swing pushing on the Saiyan's blade downwards on his right side. It left him open on his left, just like Akira had said he would. Trunks brought his hand to Kelian's flank and shot the blast at point-blank range. Kelian's eyes widened at the feel of the hit. He did not have time to react, the Ki shot through his body, coming out on his opposite side. Kelian folded in two his hand pressing on the point of entry, letting go of his sword, blood running out of his mouth and nose. Trunks brought his blade back up and shoved it in one motion into his opponent's stomach. Kelian dropped to the ground with a thud.

''Trunks!'' Gohan shouted, getting his friend's attention. The older hybrid's eyes landed on his wife. His eyes instantly softened and he went back to his regular form just as his feet touched the ground.

''Ki!'' He knelt next to her. ''Baby, you're ok… I got you.. it's over.'' The deity hybrid was slowly opening her eyes, her breathing becoming slightly deeper with each intake. Gohan and Piccolo moved to let their friend hold his wife. They took off towards the others to make sure every threat was dealt with. ''Akira.. it's over, he can't hurt you anymore.''

''Trunks….'' She weakly smiled as he brushed the loose strands of hair out of her face. When she sliced through her braid it had loosened her ponytail. He was staring at her. She placed a hand on her wound and pushed some of her own Ki on it. The effort made her breathing hitch and her body tremble a little. She started healing her wound when she suddenly stopped, jerking her hand up and shot a Ki beam above Trunks' shoulder. The hybrid turned his head to realize Kelian was on his feet though still bent in two. He had pulled out Trunks' sword and had shot a light green blast towards them. Akira had diverted the energy ball upwards with her own. The attack had used up almost all of Kelian's remaining life-force. He coughed up blood and spat it on the ground as he was still slowly making his way towards them. One hand was pressed to the sword wound while the other dragged his blade. He started charging Ki down to his blade. Akira had done the move a few times in battle. Extending her Ki to the sword, made it become an extension to her body and she could control it at will. Gently laying Akira on the ground, Trunks turned to face their enemy and slowly unfolded to a standing position. He pushed his Ki, his hair spiking up to the blonde of his Super Saiyan form. He lifted his arms, his hands straight in front of him. Akira barely made out the rapid intricate arm movements. His hands landed forward, his fingers creating a diamond shape. A Ki sphere shot out from in between. When it landed on Kelian, it swallowed him, completely disintegrating him to ashes.

Turning back to look at his wife, Trunks noticed blood had started running from her nose. ''KI!'' He dropped to his knees, lifting her upper body in his arms. ''Talk to me! Don't close your eyes! LOOK AT ME!''

Piccolo, Krillin, Gohan, Squirt, Goten, Broly and Goku landed around the couple. ''Trunks! What happened?'' Yelled Gohan. Akira was in worse shape than she had been before. She was barely conscious. Broly dropped to his knees on her other side. He was afraid to touch her, to hurt her somehow.

''Kelian… he wasn't dead.. and she saw him coming and shot a Ki blast at him… Give her another Senzu bean!''

Vegeta landed as Trunks finished his sentence, holding his arm. ''It might not work and we don't have time to test it! Kakarot! Take her to Bee…'' The Destroyer appeared before the King could finish his sentence.

''MOVE!''

''Maaamaaa?!''

''Whis! Take them away! They can't see her like this!'' Yelled Broly, upset the God and his Attendant took the risk of bringing the toddlers back.

''Broly, we were watching all along. We knew the fight was over before bringing them here, we wouldn't have risked it otherwise..'' Cheelai felt the need to clarify to her friend.

''Dada?'' Rei walked up to her father who was still holding her mother. Akira's lids were practically closed all the way. She was fighting her body and mind to stay awake.

Beerus' heart was being crushed at the sight of Akira… They couldn't lose her again. Not in front of her own children. ''Whis. DO SOMETHING!''

''My Lord…''

''You brought Frieza back after the Tournament of Power, surely this wouldn't be breaking the rules!'' Threw Gohan.

''YOU WEREN'T THERE TO HELP HER WITH THE BABIES! JUST CONSIDER IT HER RAINCHECK!'' Ordered Beerus.

The Angel looked at the mess in front of him and sighed. His eyes landed on Kenji, looking at his mother.

Sighing again, Whis tapped his staff once on the ground.

When Akira opened her eyes, she saw Trunks first. He was still holding her. His expression was unreadable.

''Mama?'' Kenji and Rei cooed, getting the woman's attention. Akira realized they were standing on each side of her. Rei was next to her father while Kenji was next to Broly.

''Hey weirdo.'' The big Saiyan said, smiling down at her. ''Scared us a little there…''

She smiled. ''Sorry… didn't mean to…''

''Akira.'' Beerus' voice came out stern and loud.

''I'm ok Beerus. Is everyone alright?'' Her voice was raspy and low.

''Leave it to you to worry about everyone else after almost dying on us!'' Chuckled Gohan. She smiled.

''Boy! You're staring at her again!'' Scolded Beerus. It made Akira's eyes turn back to her husband. She reached her hand up and brushed the loose strands of lavender hair away from his face.

''It's rude to snoop.'' She smirked. He smiled back.

''Hi.'' He finally said.

''Hi.'' She smiled again. She was alright but still very tired. Whis had healed her wounds but her energy wasn't back. ''I had to get a haircut… I'm sorry..'' She joked, making him chuckle.

He caressed the side of her face with his hand. ''Let's go home.''