Duo Halfbreeds
Chapter Twenty-Two: The Truth From The Moon
In a desolate wasteland, far in the northwest from their former battleground, two mighty fighters stood upon towering rock formations. Vegeta, with an air of superiority, had perched himself upon a pinnacle, his figure elevated above Goku's. Arms crossed and a wide smirk adorning his face, he exuded confidence and defiance.
As the temperate winds whispered through the barren landscape, gently caressing their hardened bodies, the fighters remained poised, their senses heightened. The winds carried a subtle reminder of the challenges they had faced and the battles that awaited them. In this vast expanse of emptiness, the gusts seemed to echo the fierce determination that burned within their souls.
The wasteland, marked by jagged rocks and scorched earth, mirrored the intensity of their clash. Each step they took reverberated through the desolation, a testament to the power they possessed. The grandeur of the rock formations stood as witnesses to their indomitable spirits, pillars of strength amidst the desolation.
Vegeta chuckled wickedly. "It's not often that a low class warrior gets to spar with a super elite fighter like myself." He said. "When Saiyans are born, their powers are tested. There are those who are so low that they're casted away, like you, Kakarot."
Goku smiled. "Yeah but because of that, I was able to come to Earth, and for that I'm grateful." He answered. "Besides, I bet even a low class warrior can become an elite if he tries hard enough."
Vegeta looked slightly annoyed, chuckling as he contained himself. "It's a good thing you're not a comedian, Kakarot, otherwise you'd be the worst." He began to take his signature stance, his left hand raised higher than his right hand, his right hand extended out to the side. "I'll show you a wall you'll never be able to overcome!"
"Focus on the fight. Find information about Gohan later…" Goku thought, assuming his iconic stance. His power radiated and his determination unwavered. "Don't worry, son. I'll find you. I promise." With balanced poise and focused eyes, Goku stands ready to unleash his explosive energy upon his opponent.
Vegeta's right knee bent and his left knee slightly bent as his left leg extended.
It was quickly turned into a stalemate as both fighters waited for the moment to strike. The winds continued to gust through, causing leaves on plants to wave in the wind and Goku and Vegeta's hair to flow around through it.
Both were studying their opponent's stances, looking for an opponent, as a chunk of a nearby rock formation began to fall off, Goku saw it. He lunged forward and threw a barrage of attacks but Vegeta was prepared, he caught and blocked some and was throwing attacks back, which Goku himself also would avoid or block.
The two quickly found themselves in a clash of fists, but as quickly as they were found in, Vegeta broke free, easily distancing himself about thirty feet away. Goku jumped forward, swung his right leg, aimed at Vegeta's calves, but Vegeta flipped back the second after, going over a hundred feet away.
He flipped several more times, bouncing off smaller rock formations with Goku chasing after him. However as quickly as Goku tried to catch up with him, Vegeta was still quicker, getting to a higher rock formation as he bounced off of it and aimed towards Vegeta.
His fist collided into Goku's cheek, sending Goku flying back about several hundred feet as he passed through two large rock formations. Goku recovered quickly, stopping himself mid way. He noticed Vegeta was gone, Goku's eyes darted around as he sensed Vegeta's location.
He found Vegeta, coming behind him and right as Vegeta did, Goku managed to avoid the attack, darting forward and turning around as he did. At the same time he also managed to land once again back on his previous position before the battle had started and Vegeta as well.
"Is that all you can do?" Vegeta asked. "Or are you hiding something?"
Goku smirked. "I'm not entirely sure what you mean by that."
Vegeta gave a short chuckle and arched his brow. "Not sure what I mean?" He said. "Before that triclops intervened earlier with Nappa, you were about to do something, I think you were holding out your true power, weren't you?!"
Goku gave a short chuckle of amusement, taking a powering up stance. His fists, emblems of determination, clenched tightly, an embodiment of unyielding resolve. Firmly grounded, his feet found solace within the earth's embrace, a steadfast foundation for his impending ascent.
Veins coursed beneath his skin, pulsating with the surging torrents of untamed energy, akin to rivers of power flowing through his very being. A whitish glow enveloped his form, an ethereal luminescence outlining his silhouette, as if heralding the awakening of an extraordinary force.
With teeth clenched, he grunted, channeling his inner fortitude. In this convergence of mind and body, his power surged further, an unstoppable tide swelling within. Then, in a breathtaking crescendo, a burst of vibrant red erupted, akin to flames dancing with a fiery ardor. The aura radiated with a brilliance that defied mortal comprehension, casting an incandescent glow upon the surroundings. It pulsed and shimmered, a testament to the immense power now harnessed.
"KAIOKEN!"
With a mighty shout that resounded through the very fabric of existence, Goku's voice echoed across the horizon, a proclamation of his boundless determination. It was a declaration of his readiness to face any challenge that dared to stand in his path. And propelled by this raw surge of energy, he surged forward with unparalleled velocity, charging after Vegeta, leaving a trail of sheer awe and inspiration in his wake.
In the blistering battlefield, a surge of unimaginable velocity propelled Goku's fist towards Vegeta's unguarded cheek. Their fates entwined in a timeless clash, the impact sent Vegeta hurtling across the field, his body defying gravity for a moment before he regained control. A warrior's instinct ignited within him, propelling him back into the fray, a comet hurtling towards the sun.
The air crackled with intensity as Goku pursued his opponent, determination etched upon his face. The collision of their fists birthed a tempestuous shockwave, rippling through the very fabric of reality. Each blow exchanged resonated with thunderous force, an explosive symphony that reverberated through the earth.
Yet, amidst the onslaught, an undeniable truth began to reveal itself. As swift as Goku's attacks were, they faltered in the face of Vegeta's superior might. Like a dance of contrasts, Goku's strikes grew increasingly predictable, their swiftness waning with every passing moment. The pendulum of power swung in Vegeta's favor, his movements more fluid, his evasions masterful.
Through the whirlwind of battle, their fighting spirit blazed with a brilliance that defied mortal limits. The clash of titans echoed across the expanse, each strike a testament to their unwavering spirit. And though Goku's attacks dwindled in potency, his unwavering determination remained, an unyielding spark that fueled his unrelenting pursuit of greatness.
A powerful strike to Goku's jaw and a kick into his gut broke the struggle, causing Goku to be sent flying for way over a hundred yards, as quickly as he was sent flying, he recovered, stopping himself mid-way. Both him and Vegeta quickly found themselves on different rock formations, with Goku's still being slightly lower than Vegeta.
Vegeta scoffed. "If that's your limit, then you can just give up!"
Goku chuckled. "My limits?" He said. "I'm just getting started!" He took a stance once again, a second before he vanished, his bright red aura erupting around him as he sped around the landscape. Vegeta's eyes were quick to follow, curiosity peaked as he wondered of Goku's plans.
As Goku whipped around in several circles, destroying boulders and rock formations, shooting energy blasts aimed at Vegeta which Vegeta easily dodged. Vegeta was quick to pick up on Goku's game as he was surrounded by a thick cloud of smoke and dust in a matter of seconds.
Vegeta rolled his eyes. "Is this your game? Trying to make it harder for me to see you?" He said. "You realize I may not have your strange sensing capabilities but my own general senses are still incredibly keen."
His keen eyes darted, capturing the ethereal silhouette weaving through the haze of smoke. Goku, a fleeting phantom, materialized behind Vegeta, his foot propelled downward, seeking the nexus of his adversary's shoulder. Yet, with reflexes honed by battle, Vegeta swiftly twirled, intercepting the attack with deft precision.
The impact propelled Vegeta, a testament to his unwavering stance, as he slid several feet, causing the earth to groan beneath him. Arms crossed in steadfast resolve, he braced against the torrential force. In an instant, Goku descended, his leg arcing high, an attempt to strike Vegeta, but once again, Vegeta intercepted the assault with nonchalant ease, his right arm serving as an impenetrable barrier.
Seizing the opportunity, Vegeta clutched Goku's leg, pulling him nearer, his fist primed to strike, but Goku broke free, vanishing into the veil of swirling debris. Frustration etched Goku's thoughts, his hopes of a direct hit dwindling.
"Damn, I can't even get a direct hit on him!" Goku thought, sighing. "I don't have a choice, I'll have to take it a step further!" Goku assumed a resolute stance, veins pulsating, muscles taut and quivering, fists clenched and raised, teeth gritted in determination.
His vibrant aura surged, the ground quaking beneath his raw power, as fragments of earth danced weightlessly around him. Gradually, his radiant aura transformed, a crimson blaze emanating with an infernal intensity, accompanied by a thunderous roar that pierced the heavens.
"KAIOKEN TIMES THREE!" Goku's resounding declaration echoed in tandem with the dispersing clouds. Vegeta's eyes fixated on the transformed figure, seizing the opportune moment. He lunged, aiming a punch at Goku's cheek, but Goku, a spectral wisp, vanished, leaving only a gust of wind in his wake.
Barely a second later, Goku reappeared below Vegeta, his fist overflowing with energy as it struck Vegeta in the gut violently. The earth a few feet below Goku crumbled and broke down from the sheer force emitting nearby as Vegeta went flying several hundred feet away.
Barely a heartbeat later, Goku reemerged beneath Vegeta, his fist ablaze with surging energy, violently colliding with Vegeta's gut. The very earth beneath Goku crumbled and quaked, unable to withstand the sheer force radiating from their clash, as Vegeta hurtled hundreds of feet away, a helpless projectile in the tempestuous battleground.
Before Vegeta could regain his composure, Goku gave chase, appearing ahead of him, his mighty blow striking Vegeta's forehead, sending him hurtling towards the earth. Goku soared ahead, targeting Vegeta once more, his feet meeting Vegeta's back with unyielding force, launching him skyward.
Vegeta, through sheer determination, managed to arrest his descent mid-air, but Goku closed the distance, halting fifty yards away, only to explode with an exhilarating burst of speed. Vegeta pivoted, releasing an energy blast, yet Goku evaded its trajectory, reappearing to deliver a thunderous kick, its impact resonating in the junction of Vegeta's shoulder.
Vegeta spiraled uncontrollably, traversing hundreds of yards, his trajectory culminating in the shattering of rock formations, his eventual crash against a colossal edifice. With each devastating strike Goku unleashed, each fleeting second that slipped away, an inferno ignited within his body, an all-consuming conflagration.
"Have to keep going, can't let him land a single attack on me or I'm done for!" He thought as he headed towards the crash landing, around the same time, Vegeta released a massive burst of energy that caused the landmass around him to eradicate almost completely, with a few chunks falling from the sky.
Vegeta was visibly angry as he looked for Goku but at the same time as spotting him, he lost him. Goku reappeared, his fist colliding into Vegeta's gut, a sharp yet deep sound from the impact generated with the shockwave that came.
Vegeta tried to resist but the overwhelming force came all at once, causing him to double over and struggle to gain oxygen. His feet stumbling a few steps back, and a mixture of saliva and blood spilling from his mouth.
In that pivotal instant, Goku recognized the need to grant his weary body a respite, allowing the crimson aura to dissipate, revealing the toll exacted upon him. His form, once vibrant, now displayed undeniable signs of strain and bulging muscles, evidence of his body's endurance nearing its limits. This fleeting moment of reprieve plunged Vegeta into an abyss of excruciating torment, the anguish eclipsing even his seething anger.
"How... How is this possible?" Vegeta's voice trembled, his words interlaced with gasps for air as he struggled to draw in a deep breath. Clinging to a sliver of higher ground, he panted heavily, his respite tainted by the searing pain coursing through his being. Goku, too, experienced intense agony, his right shoulder muscles spasming, eliciting involuntary flinches.
After a fleeting pause, Vegeta leaped forward, his clenched fists converging into a singular force as he aimed his descent at Goku. Yet, in a blink, Goku vanished from his original position, materializing directly behind Vegeta, his foot thrusting forward. In perfect synchrony, Vegeta executed a graceful flip, arms crossing in a desperate blockade, trembling against the sheer force of Goku's assault.
Seizing the moment, Vegeta retaliated, his fist surging forth to counter Goku's advance, but Goku intercepted the blow, clasping Vegeta's fist in a vise-like grip. Despite Vegeta's attempt to launch his other fist, Goku's grasp tightened with unwavering intensity, inflicting torment as his fingers pressed down upon Vegeta's wrist.
Vegeta strained against the iron grip, his teeth grinding together as he resisted the searing pain. However, Goku's hold tightened further, an unyielding vice that wrung a scream of agony from Vegeta's lips. The very ground beneath them trembled once more, an echoing testament to the surging power unleashed by Goku.
To break free Vegeta swung his foot against Goku's chin. Goku tilted his head back, releasing his grip from Vegeta as he bent back. Vegeta lunged forward, his two fists together as he tried to swing a double ax-handle against Goku but Goku slammed his own head against Vegeta's forehead to stop him in his tracks.
What followed was a brutal and relentless onslaught as Goku grabbed Vegeta, slamming him into the ground and slamming his fists into Vegeta's cheeks. A fist into Vegeta's gut as he pushed Vegeta through the boulder in front of them.
A knee into Vegeta's face as he sent Vegeta flying several feet off the ground. Another knee into his upper back as Goku pushed him back through another rock formation. With a final slam from Goku's elbow into Vegeta's shoulder junction, causing Vegeta to scream in agony as he was sent several feet away.
As Vegeta stood back up, he gained some higher ground, climbing over a higher rock formation, before rolling to his side, his teeth gritting and his body slightly trembling as he still tried to persist through the pain.
A moment later, he inhaled deeply, regaining his breath as he stood back up. Vegeta wiped his mouth, his blood staining his glove. Upon seeing it, Vegeta was filled with fury and disbelief.
Vegeta seethed with anger. "My blood…my royal blood!" His fist tightened with his boiling blood. "How could such a low class piece of trash shed my blood! He should be groveling beneath me!" His aura flared as he took a stance. "Forget it! FORGET IT! I'LL BLOW THIS WHOLE PLANET TO DUST AND ASHES AND YOU WITH IT!"
He flew into the air, his legs slightly bent, his arms raised above his head with his right hand against his left palm, forming a claw-like shape with his fingers. His left hand extended straight out, palm facing upwards, and forming a parallel line with his right arm
Goku formed a worried expression on his face. "With that much power, I don't have a choice, I'll have to risk it!" He took a powering stance once again, his crimson aura remitting as he shoved his hands forward. "KA!"
The very earth quaked beneath their feet as a torrent of energy amassed, vibrating with an intensity that reverberated for miles around. Goku pulled his hands toward his waist, the shimmering sparks of blue energy dancing between his palms.
"ME!" He chanted. The sky above transformed into an ominous tapestry, crackling with jagged yellow lightning, casting an eerie glow upon Vegeta's form. Purple energy crackled and surged, coalescing into a seething sphere before his outstretched hands. "HA!" The blue sparklets of swirling energy that collected from Goku's hands formed a bright blue sphere.
"ME!" The sphere quickly expanded, around this time Vegeta thrusted his hands forward, erupting the purple sphere into a wave of energy.
"NO ONE CAN STOP THIS, ESPECIALLY SCUM LIKE YOU! GALICK GUN!" Vegeta yelled. The second after Goku thrusted his hands forward, erupting a blue wave that aimed to collide against Vegeta's purple wave of energy that came plummeting down.
"HAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Goku's roar ripped through the air, blending with the clash of titanic forces, creating a symphony of explosive power and raw determination. Sparks flew, energy crackled, and the battlefield quaked as their cosmic clash intensified.
As their opposing energies collided in a cataclysmic clash, the battlefield became a theater of unparalleled spectacle. The air crackled with electric anticipation, charged with the volatile forces at play. The luminous beams, one pulsating with vibrant purple and the other blazing in brilliant blue, locked in an entangled dance of power and resilience.
Vegeta's Galick Gun surged forth like a raging torrent, its purple tendrils seething with raw intensity. Bolts of energy crackled and snaked along its path, leaving a trail of ethereal luminosity in their wake. The sheer force behind Vegeta's attack reverberated through the very fabric of the universe, distorting the space around them.
Goku's Kamehameha, an embodiment of his indomitable spirit, roared in response. Its azure brilliance blazed with an unwavering determination, pushing back against the onslaught of Vegeta's energy. Ribbons of cobalt power twisted and intertwined, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of light and power.
The two colossal forces collided, unleashing a torrent of chaotic energy. Sparks erupted at the point of impact, cascading in a dazzling display of brilliance. The shockwaves rippled outward, shaking the ground beneath their feet and sending shockwaves of awe through the spectators.
Both warriors strained with every fiber of their beings, their faces etched with grim determination. Their muscles bulged and trembled under the immense pressure, yet neither yielded an inch. The air crackled with their unyielding resolve, an invisible barrier of willpower locking them in an unrelenting struggle.
Their beams surged and swayed, a cosmic tug-of-war between two titans. The heavens themselves seemed to hold their breath, the energy vortex between them growing in intensity. The surrounding landscape bore witness to their clash, rocks disintegrating and vegetation withering in the face of their overwhelming power.
Time seemed to slow as the struggle persisted, each moment stretching into eternity. Beads of sweat trickled down their furrowed brows, mixing with the dust and intensity that hung thick in the air. The very essence of their being seemed consumed by this clash, their spirits intertwined in a cosmic battle for dominance.
The beam struggle reached its zenith, reaching a crescendo of power and spectacle. The multicolored energies surged and intertwined, entangling like celestial serpents locked in an eternal embrace. The sheer magnitude of their clash threatened to shatter the boundaries of reality itself.
And in that climactic moment, the fate of their confrontation teetered on a razor's edge, an equilibrium hanging by a thread. The outcome remained uncertain, as the beam struggle epitomized the clash of two indomitable spirits, each unwilling to yield.
As the relentless beam struggle raged on, a subtle shift began to manifest within the clash of energies. Vegeta's Galick Gun, like a relentless tide, exerted a steady and gradual dominance over Goku's Kamehameha. The purple torrent surged with an unforgiving intensity, chipping away at Goku's brilliant blue fortress.
Despite Goku's valiant efforts, the balance of power gradually tilted in Vegeta's favor. The purple brilliance surged forth, its tendrils creeping and intertwining with Goku's beam, exerting an ever-increasing pressure upon it. The brilliance of Vegeta's attack intensified, its radiance illuminating the battlefield with an unyielding determination.
The strain etched upon Goku's face deepened as he fought against the rising tide of Vegeta's overwhelming force. His muscles quivered under the immense weight, and beads of sweat trickled down his furrowed brow. Yet, his unwavering resolve persisted, his determination refusing to waver in the face of adversity.
The pulsating clash of the two energies painted a vivid tapestry of struggle and defiance. It was a battle of wills, where each passing moment revealed the relentless advance of Vegeta's Galick Gun, inching closer to eclipsing Goku's Kamehameha.
The very fabric of reality seemed to tremble under the mounting pressure. Vegeta's aura surged with unabated ferocity, crackling with sheer power. Goku's own aura flickered, its once vibrant brilliance showing signs of strain as he fought to maintain his ground.
The purple wave pulsated harder and thrusted more, soon it became clear that Vegeta's wave was stronger. Goku had to act fast, quickly, and needed something, something to give him the edge to stop it and he knew exactly what that was.
With no other choice, he did the most risky thing he could think of but it was his only choice. With a loud roar and chant, his crimson aura turned to a darker crimson. "Kaioken times four!" A massive upheaval of energy surged through his beam and pushed against Vegeta's, causing Goku's wave of energy to grow much greater.
As Goku's power surged, the balance of the beam struggle tipped decisively in his favor. His renewed vigor and amplified strength shattered the limits of his previous capabilities. The once-dwindling resistance of Vegeta's Galick Gun faltered under the unyielding assault, its brilliance waning with each passing moment.
Vegeta, caught in the ferocious torrent, was swept away into the heavens, his figure becoming a mere speck against the backdrop of the sky. Meanwhile, the toll of Goku's audacious gamble began to weigh heavily upon him. His body, pushed beyond its limits, trembled with exhaustion and strain. Beads of sweat mingled with the dirt on his brow as he struggled to catch his breath, his energy reserves depleted.
Fatigue draped over Goku like a heavy cloak, rendering his movements sluggish and unsteady. The once-mighty warrior now stood on the precipice of his physical and mental endurance. The battle had exacted a toll, leaving him vulnerable and teetering on the brink of collapse.
With each labored breath, Goku's gaze fixed upon the disappearing form of Vegeta, now soaring through the heavens. It was a bittersweet sight, knowing that his risky maneuver had yielded the desired outcome, but at a tremendous cost to his own well-being. Yet his face still said something else, something…more.
Amidst all the incredible feats, a watcher-by had been watching from behind, cautiously to stay away. A very familiar overweight man and that was Yajirobe, who came out to congratulate Goku. However, to Yajirobe's own shock, it was made clear by Goku that Vegeta's still out there.
As Vegeta escaped from the blast narrowly, the fiber of his own being burned intensely, he was filled with violent fury. "This is absurd! I am more than a random Saiyan! I am the Saiyan Prince! The most powerful both by genetics and actual strength!" He snarled, baring his fangs. He looked around his surroundings, far above the clouds in the sky.
"Where is that moon! I'd rather not resort to it but if I have to then so be it!" He shouted. Vegeta's eyes darted around, quickly finding himself unable to see the moon, he moved around slowly as he tried to search for it. "I don't get it, how can it not have a moon! I checked before I left for this backwater planet!"
After searching a little more, something dawned on him. "Of course! They must've known, so they prepared ahead of time." He smirked. "No matter, I may have to slightly reduce my power level but the form itself will more than suffice!"
A short couple minutes later, Vegeta had arrived back on the ground, a rock formation that was a few feet above Goku. Goku kept his guard up, as he tried his best to take a stance despite his muscles begging not to move.
"It's about time he came down." Goku was quick to note Vegeta's current physical condition. "Looks like I'll have to try the Spirit Bomb, but I don't know if I can concentrate long enough."
"You really thought you could outsmart me by getting rid of the moon, did you, Kakarot?" Vegeta said, scoffing. A confused expression formed on Goku's face. "Unfortunately for you, I've been in a situation like this once many times before, and I know exactly how to make an alternative for it."
"What? What're you going on about?" Goku asked, his face expressing further confusion.
Vegeta chuckled wickedly. "Curious, have you ever wondered why it is that we Saiyans transform under the full moon?" He asked.
Goku blinked a couple of times. "Transform? What? I haven't a clue of what you're talking about, what do you mean transform?"
Vegeta laughed. "Play dumb then. The moon appears lit because it reflects the light of a sun. When this light is reflected off and into the Earth, the light radiates something we Saiyans call a blutz wave." He continued. "When the moon is full however, the radiation is far stronger thus allowing the blutz waves to multiply dramatically. Our bodies are capable of absorbing these blutz waves through our tail and retinas, allowing us to realize our true potential."
Goku blinked again. "Yea…you kinda lost me there." He said.
Vegeta ignored him and continued. "Some of us Saiyans, usually the elites, were capable of producing what could be considered as a "Satellite", a shortcut for us to replicate the full moon when none is present!" He quickly raised his hand and opened his palm, his muscles flexed and veins bulged as a sudden white sphere formed above the palm of his hand. "If you thought you had any chance of beating me before, allow me to show just how false your hope was!"
"His power…it dropped quite a bit! Why would he make such a risky move like that?" Goku wondered. He watched as Vegeta threw the white sphere forward and towards the sky, flying out of sight.
"Burst open and mix!" Vegeta shouted, closing his hand. The white sphere that had flown so far out of sight, grew to an almost, small, but moon-like size. "It's too bad you don't have your tail anymore, Kakarot!" His eyes targeted the sphere as his demeanor completely changed.
Suddenly, a trance imposed itself upon Vegeta as he became fixated to the white sphere. His heart thumped gradually, each thump getting louder, and with each thump that came, the next one came faster than the last.
Within a few seconds, Vegeta changed incredibly fast, his muscles bulked, his blood raged violently, fur began to grow as his entire body grew greatly to a massive size. As his body grew, it changed, his head like his body changed that into more of a shape that resembled a great ape.
His mouth turned into more of a snout of some sort. Before anyone could see, Vegeta had become this massive powerful beast, that towered the rock formations and mountainsides around them. Goku was shocked and agape, upon seeing this, something revealed itself upon him, something had dawned on him.
((Flashback))
"Goku…you haven't noticed anything…weird at night, have you?" Krillin asked. "Y'know…with your boys?"
Goku blinked twice in confusion. "We go to bed pretty early, but I'm not sure what you mean?"
Bulma gave a dismissive wave. "O-Oh it's n-nothing! Don't worry about it, Goku!"
((Flashback End))
"That's…That's what happened to you, Grandpa…" Goku's jaw closed. "The stadium at the tournament, the walls to that Pilaf guy's castle…It…It was all me?!" His eyes lowered as the shock slowly dissipated. "I..I don't get it, why didn't anyone tell me? Master Roshi, Krillin, and the others.. They..they must've known, must've seen me transform…"
He looked back up at Vegeta. "Saw me transform into this…this thing!" He swallowed hard. "That's what happened to Grandpa…It was me. Wasn't it? I'm sorry, Grandpa, I'll make it up to you, I want to, I will, I promise!"
In the distance…
"Y-You feel that?" Krillin said, his mouth agape as he stopped to turn. "A large power just blew up!"
Tien nodded. "Yeah, that power is insane!" He added.
Goten gulped. "B-But…that could be my dad, right?" He asked, his head turned to the other two.
Tien shook his head. "No, it feels nothing like his power." He answered. His eyes returned to the direction of the field. "It's probably that Vegeta guy." He noticed a strange white orb in the sky. "And whatever that thing is…I think it has something to do with it."
"It…it looks like..a moon." Goten pointed out.
Krillin's eyes widened. "A moon?!" He looked to face the same white orb the other two were. "If…if that really is a moon, than that means that Vegeta guy must've transformed!"
Tien gasped. "Transformed?! What do you mean, transformed?!"
Krill's gaze moved downward. "Yea, transformed, Goku's done the same before, whenever he stared into a full moon, he would become this giant monstrous ape, and his strength and size would incredibly increase as well." He explained. "On top of it, I recall that Raditz guy explaining something about it…"
((Flashback))
"We Saiyans are able to unlock our true potential during a full moon!" Raditz yelled."But we can't do that without our tails!"
((Flashback End))
"That's right, he said that with their tails, a Saiyan's true potential can be unlocked." Krillin explained. "I had a feeling he was referring to that but I wasn't sure. I'm almost certain now."
Goten swallowed. "T-Then we gotta help my dad! He…He needs it!"
"Goten, we can't. Your dad wanted us to stay out of the way, so he could fight fully without worrying." Krillin said.
Goten slowly tightened his fist. "I…I know what he said." He frowned. "But…my dad is in trouble. We…we have to help him! Please!" The other two remained silent, as Gohan stared, begging. "Please…If you won't I'll just go anyway, but please come with me!"
Tien sighed. "Alright. It doesn't look like we have much of a choice anyways." He said. "But we need to make sure we can come in with a sneak attack." They nodded in agreement before flying as fast as they could back to the battlefield.
On the battlefield..
Goku was narrowly dodging each of Vegeta's attacks, bouncing from rock formation to rock formation. "Damn it, I need an opening, just a few seconds to get started! Come on!" He tried to fly away, but only made about a hundred yards before having to narrowly avoid Vegeta's fist. "He may be big but he's still got incredible speed!"
Vegeta slammed his fist, aimed at Goku, crushing the rock formation instead. "I've decided to let you in on a secret before I crush you…" He swiped his hand managing to grab Goku but as he did Goku's aura turned bright red, allowing him to slip away. Goku gained a couple hundred feet before narrowly avoiding another attack. "In this form, my strength, my energy, is increased by tenfold! One attack is all I need and you'll be done for!"
After a short moment, a kick landed, striking Goku and knocking him aside as he collided into a nearby rock formation before falling towards the ground. A yelp of pain escaped him, causing him to groan and wince shortly after.
Goku chuckled weakly. "No joke. Can barely get up after that kick, my whole body is trembling." He thought as he tried to get up. Another fist aimed itself at Goku and he managed to avoid it, another fist came shortly after but Goku was unable to dodge it.
With a powerful blow, Vegeta was propelled across the landscape, soaring through the air until he crashed harshly upon a jagged rock formation. Slowly rising to his feet, Goku struggled to regain his strength. As Vegeta lunged forward, his fist aimed at Goku, the nimble Saiyan managed to narrowly evade the massive strike, which demolished the nearby rocks in its wake.
Ascending higher into the sky, Goku positioned his hands, fingers splayed, against his forehead. "SOLAR FLARE!" he bellowed, his voice resounding through the battlefield. Vegeta glanced upward, only to be consumed by an intense, blinding flash of white light. Instinctively, he shielded his eyes with his hands, his anguished roar echoing in the air.
Vegeta roared angrily. "My eyes! W-What have you done to my eyes?!
Seizing the opportunity to create some distance, Goku swiftly turned and soared several miles away. Nestling himself amidst a cluster of rock formations, he concealed himself in their midst, raising his hands in preparation. Taking a deep breath, he centered his focus. "The seas, plants, and every living thing on Earth, please lend me just a tiny bit of your energy!"
With closed eyes, Goku felt the energy gradually converging towards him. Tiny, sparkling motes of power swirled from far and wide, gathering around him. From the tiniest microorganisms to the towering mountains and every living being in between, the energy responded to his plea.
As the moment neared its culmination, Goku sensed the completion of his gathering power. However, he couldn't help but notice Vegeta's current state. Though his vision had partially recovered, it remained blurry, forcing him to strain his eyes in search of Goku's presence. Blinking repeatedly, he attempted to hasten the restoration of his sight, knowing that time was of the essence.
"That was a dirty little t-trick, you coward!" Vegeta yelled. A few more seconds later, his vision was returning, but he had noticed Goku moved away. "Hiding now are we?!" He darted his eyes around, searching for Goku, moving around the area.
"No! I'm not done, I need more time!" He thought. Goku tried to gather energy faster to no avail, it would not go faster than it already is and before he knew it, he was caught.
"Aha!" Vegeta yelled, a fist thrusted at Goku as he narrowly avoided Vegeta's fist. Goku landed on another nearby rock formation, his hands raised.
"Crap! That was too close! Almost lost the Spirit Bomb!" Goku thought. A large foot aimed its way at Goku as it crushed a couple of rock formations along the way. It struck Goku at a speed that left him unable to dodge, sending him several hundred yards away before he recovered.
As Goku landed on the ground, regaining his balance, he raised his hands again. "Darn it, I just need a few more seconds to concentrate!" Another fist came his way, riskily, Goku unleashed a red aura, increasing his speed enough to avoid the attack and gain a bit of distance.
"What're you raising your hands for, Kakarot? Are you perhaps surrendering now that you know your end is near?!" Vegeta asked, mockingly. He chuckled wickedly as he walked towards Goku, swinging his fist downward at Goku. Goku barely hopped out of the way, his hands still raised, as another fist struck him, and sent him about several hundred feet away.
Goku crashed harshly back-facing the ground, bellowing in pain on impact. Vegeta dashed after Goku as he stood up, aiming to throw his foot, but Goku managed to avoid that attack before Vegeta's tail swung itself at Goku, hitting his side.
Goku went flying, crashing into another nearby rock formation. "I gotta act fast." He thought as he tried to push himself back up. "I can't…I won't be able to take much more of this! I have to think of something fast!"
Regaining his composure, Goku swiftly ascended into the air, creating a safe distance between him and Vegeta. With determined speed, Vegeta lunged forward, launching a powerful punch aimed at Goku's vulnerable form.
Reacting swiftly, Goku skillfully evaded the attack, sidestepping with agile grace. In a seamless motion, he extended his hand, palm open and fingers splayed, channeling a concentrated surge of energy that surged forth, directly striking Vegeta's left eye.
Vegeta's enraged cry pierced the air, filled with a mix of fury and pain. "Y-You baaaaastaaard!"
Goku raised his hands once more, closing his eyes, and concentrated. White energy gathered around him once more and after a short few seconds, a white glow surrounded his body, before it moved to Goku's hand as he changed stance and bent his elbow.
At the same time, Vegeta turned, resisting the pain in his left eye, spotting Goku. "I'll make you pay for that cheap shot!" He rushed to Goku and hurled his fist. He missed as having only half his vision messed with his accuracy.
To be continued…
A/N: I think I got most of the formatting fixed but there's still the scene breaks that won't stay /shrug. Anywho check my profile if you want to help make the Audiodrama come to life.