Chapter 15
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Gine's body tensed as she felt the weight of Zamasu's gaze upon her. The air was thick with tension, each breath a struggle against the oppressive silence that had fallen over the battlefield. Her allies, scattered around her, were equally on edge, their eyes darting between Zamasu and the horizon, waiting for the next move.
"You think this is over?" Zamasu hissed, his voice a low growl that seemed to echo off the shattered remnants of the city. "I am a god, Gine. I will never truly be defeated."
Gine stepped forward, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. "You are nothing but a coward who hides behind stolen power," she retorted, her voice steady despite the tremor of anger coursing through her veins. "We will find a way to stop you, no matter what it takes."
Zamasu laughed, a harsh sound that scraped against the raw nerves of everyone present. "Oh, Gine, you amuse me. Do you really believe your feeble attempts can hold me forever? My essence is eternal, my reach infinite."
Ignoring his taunts, Gine turned to her allies, her expression grave. "We need to find a way to destroy him permanently," she said, her voice carrying a note of urgency. "Elder Kai might have an idea; we should go see him immediately."
Raditz nodded, his face set in grim lines. "Agreed. We can't afford to let him escape again."
As they prepared to leave, Zamasu's laughter followed them, a chilling reminder of the threat they faced. They traveled swiftly, the landscape blurring past them as they focused their energy on reaching Elder Kai's sanctuary.
Upon arrival, Elder Kai greeted them with a somber expression. "I feared you would come seeking answers," he said, his ancient eyes scanning their weary faces. "Zamasu is a formidable enemy, one whose power grows with each defeat."
Gine stepped forward, her determination clear. "There must be a way to end this, Elder Kai. Please, tell us what we need to do."
Elder Kai sighed, his gaze turning inward as he considered the question. "The only way to truly vanquish Zamasu is to sever his connection to the divine. He draws strength from the gods, from the very fabric of the universe. To defeat him, you must disrupt this link."
Piccolo frowned, his brow furrowing in thought. "How do we do that?"
"You must journey to the Source, the wellspring of all creation," Elder Kai explained, his voice taking on a reverent tone. "It is there that you will find the means to cut Zamasu off from his power."
Gohan looked apprehensive. "But isn't the Source forbidden, even to the gods themselves?"
Elder Kai nodded gravely. "Indeed, it is. The journey will be perilous, fraught with dangers both known and unknown. Yet, it is the only path that offers hope of a permanent resolution."
Gine exchanged glances with her allies, her mind made up. "We will go," she declared firmly. "No matter the cost, we must stop Zamasu."
With renewed purpose, they set out for the Source, their steps resolute despite the uncertainty that lay ahead. The journey was long and arduous, testing their limits in ways they had never imagined. They faced trials that pushed their physical and mental capabilities to the brink, but through it all, they remained united, their bond forged in the fires of battle.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, they reached the threshold of the Source. The air shimmered with an otherworldly aura, the ground pulsating with raw, untapped energy. Gine approached cautiously, her senses heightened as she prepared to confront the ultimate challenge.
As she stepped into the heart of the Source, a blinding light enveloped her, the intensity overwhelming her vision. She heard voices whispering in her mind, fragments of knowledge and power flooding her consciousness. It was here, in this place of pure potential, that she found the key to severing Zamasu's connection to the divine.
Summoning every ounce of her strength, Gine channeled the energy of the Source, weaving a intricate pattern of light and shadow. With a final, powerful surge, she cast the spell, her voice echoing throughout the cosmos.
Back on Earth, Zamasu howled in agony, his body wracked by waves of pain as his link to the divine was severed. His form began to flicker, the stolen power draining from him like water through a sieve.
Gine watched from afar, her heart heavy with the gravity of her actions. She knew that with this act, she had altered the course of fate, perhaps irrevocably. But as she gazed upon Zamasu's fading form, she felt a profound sense of relief wash over her. For now, at least, the threat was neutralized.
Exhausted but victorious, Gine returned to her allies, her shoulders sagging under the weight of everything she had endured. They gathered around her, their expressions a mix of awe and concern.
"What now?" Raditz asked, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
Gine took a deep breath, her gaze turning towards the horizon. "Now, we prepare," she replied, her voice resolute. "For whatever comes next."
To be continue...
What will happen next? What will the Z-fighters do with Zamasu? Will Gine finally get her body back? Find out in the next chapter!
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