[CAPSULE CORP TRAINING FACILITY – DAY]

The spacious, high-tech training room within Capsule Corp is alive with activity. Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, and Wanda stand together, facing a large, holographic display projected by Bulma. The image shows a swirling vortex of dark energy—an ominous, crimson mass with tendrils stretching across the galaxy.

BULMA (pointing to the display): "This is the anomaly that Supreme Kai detected. It's moving toward our universe at an alarming rate. Based on its trajectory, it's heading straight for Earth."

Wanda's eyes narrow as she stares at the display, the weight of what's coming settling heavily on her shoulders. Goku, however, seems unphased, his expression focused but eager.

GOKU: "So, this is the big threat? Zahra, right?"

SUPREME KAI (appearing via hologram from his realm, nodding gravely): "Yes. It's an entity that consumes and absorbs magic, reality, and even life itself. And once it sets its sights on something, it doesn't stop until it's devoured everything."

VEGETA (folding his arms, scoffing): "It doesn't matter how powerful this thing is. We've faced worse."

SUPREME KAI: "This isn't like anything you've faced before, Vegeta. Zahra doesn't simply attack—it corrupts. It bends reality to its will, and once it latches onto a source of power, it's almost impossible to break free."

Wanda takes a deep breath, her eyes never leaving the display.

WANDA: "Then we need to be stronger. All of us."

Piccolo steps forward, his expression calm and serious.

PICCOLO: "Supreme Kai mentioned combining our powers. How exactly do we do that?"

SUPREME KAI: "The only way to combat Zahra's power is through unity. You'll need to synchronize your energies with Wanda's chaos magic. It's risky, but if you can tap into her energy and amplify it with your own, it might be enough to resist Zahra's corruption."

Gohan looks at Wanda, his eyes filled with concern and encouragement.

GOHAN: "Wanda, are you sure about this? Combining our powers… it could be dangerous, especially with how unpredictable your magic can be."

Wanda takes a moment, feeling the weight of everyone's gaze. But then, she nods firmly, her resolve unwavering.

WANDA: "If it's the only way to stop Zahra, then we have to try. I'm ready."

BULMA (clapping her hands): "Alright then! I've been working on a few upgrades to the gravity chamber that should help you all push your limits even further. We don't have much time, but we'll make every second count."

The Z Fighters nod in agreement. Vegeta steps forward, his expression is uncharacteristically serious.

VEGETA: "Kakarot, you and I will push Wanda to her breaking point. If she's going to be the key to this, we can't afford to hold back."

GOKU (grinning): "You got it, Vegeta!"

They step into the center of the training facility, and Bulma activates the enhanced gravity chamber, increasing the intensity to ten times Earth's normal gravity. Wanda staggers for a moment but quickly adapts, drawing on her chaos magic to steady herself.

WANDA (to herself): "I can do this… I have to do this."

The training begins, and Goku and Vegeta charge at Wanda with their auras flaring. She raises her hands, her crimson energy surging forward to meet them, blocking their strikes. Goku's fists glow with white light as he uses Ultra Instinct, moving fluidly around her, while Vegeta's Ultra Ego form emits a deep purple aura, his attacks heavy and relentless.

GOKU (shouting): "Don't think, just feel! Let your energy guide you!"

VEGETA (growling): "Stop hesitating! If you hold back now, you'll be dead when the real battle comes!"

Wanda grits her teeth, pushing back against their combined strength. Her magic pulses, reacting to their energy, and for a moment, she feels it—the synchronization that Supreme Kai spoke of. It's like a surge of adrenaline, a power that amplifies her magic beyond anything she's felt before.

SUPREME KAI (observing via hologram): "Yes! That's it, Wanda! Let their energy flow through you!"

Suddenly, Goku breaks through her barrier, landing a punch that sends Wanda skidding back. She gasps, struggling to catch her breath, but she doesn't let herself fall. Instead, she digs her feet into the ground, channeling the pain into power.

WANDA (panting, but smiling): "I'm not done yet!"

She thrusts her hands forward, and a wave of crimson energy explodes from her, catching both Goku and Vegeta off guard. They're pushed back, but quickly recover, their eyes lighting up with approval.

GOKU (laughing): "Now that's more like it!"

Vegeta smirks, wiping a trickle of blood from his lip.

VEGETA: "Keep that up, and you might just survive this."

Wanda's confidence grows, and as the training continues, she begins to see it—fleeting moments where her energy and theirs blend seamlessly, becoming something greater than the sum of its parts.

PICCOLO (nodding, impressed): "She's learning fast. If we can keep this up, we might have a chance."

Suddenly, the chamber flickers, and Bulma's voice comes through the intercom.

BULMA: "Uh, guys… we've got a problem."

Everyone stops, turning toward the control room. Bulma's face is projected on the screen, and she looks genuinely worried.

BULMA: "I'm picking up massive energy readings on the outskirts of the city. It's… it's Zahra. It's here."

The atmosphere in the room shifts instantly. Goku and Vegeta's playful expressions vanish, replaced by intense seriousness. Wanda feels a cold chill run down her spine, and she looks to Supreme Kai's hologram.

WANDA: "How did it get here so fast?"

SUPREME KAI: "It's feeding on the energy you've been releasing. Your power drew it here sooner than expected."

Piccolo steps forward, his aura flaring.

PICCOLO: "Then we'll meet it head-on. We've trained enough."

Goku and Vegeta nod in agreement, and Wanda looks around at them, feeling the weight of their confidence. They're not afraid—they're ready.

GOKU (smiling at Wanda): "You've got this. We all do."

Wanda takes a deep breath, clenching her fists as her crimson aura flares around her.

WANDA (resolute): "Then let's finish this."

The camera pans out as the group exits the training chamber, their combined auras lighting up the hallway. They step outside into the morning light, facing the direction of the approaching darkness, ready to confront the greatest challenge they've ever faced.

[EXT. WEST CITY OUTSKIRTS – DAY]

The sky darkens, swirling with ominous crimson clouds as the ground trembles. The air hums with an unsettling energy as Zahra's presence begins to materialize. Trees bend, and the earth cracks, as if recoiling from the sheer power emanating from the Chaos Devourer. What was once a peaceful landscape now feels like a battleground.

Goku, Vegeta, Wanda, Piccolo, and Gohan stand together, their auras flaring around them, glowing like beacons of light in the encroaching darkness. The Z Fighters are focused, but there's a tension in the air, a sense that this fight will be unlike any they've faced before.

GOKU (grinning, but with an edge of seriousness): "Alright, everyone, this is it. No holding back!"

VEGETA (nodding, eyes fixed on the horizon): "We'll show this thing that it picked the wrong universe to invade."

Wanda stands at the center of the group, her crimson energy crackling around her, surging with intensity. She takes a deep breath, feeling the power she's spent the past year learning to control, and turns to face her allies.

WANDA (voice steady, but determined): "Stay close. We'll need to combine our energy if we're going to have any chance of stopping this."

Suddenly, the ground splits open, and a massive, swirling vortex of dark energy erupts from below. The sky above twists and bends, and Zahra finally takes shape—a colossal, shadowy figure with eyes that burn like molten lava, its tendrils stretching out, tearing apart reality around it.

ZAHRA (voice echoing, distorted and sinister): "You… who dare defy me. I will consume your power, and this universe will be mine!"

Its tendrils lash out, striking toward the group with incredible speed. Goku and Vegeta leap forward, meeting the attack head-on, deflecting the tendrils with bursts of ki. Gohan and Piccolo move in, firing energy blasts to push Zahra back, but the creature barely seems to notice.

GOHAN (shouting): "It's too strong! Our attacks aren't doing anything!"

PICCOLO (gritting his teeth): "We need to keep it distracted until Wanda can tap into her full power!"

Wanda closes her eyes, trying to block out the chaos around her. She can feel Zahra's presence pressing against her mind, whispering, taunting her, trying to pull her into the darkness. But she remembers Supreme Kai's words, and the encouragement of her friends. Slowly, she begins to draw on their energy, letting it merge with her own.

WANDA (whispering to herself): "I can do this. I am not afraid."

As her aura brightens, she feels the others' energy flowing into her—Goku's indomitable spirit, Vegeta's unyielding pride, Gohan's compassion, and Piccolo's strength. The chaos inside her starts to stabilize, and her power surges to a level she's never reached before.

SUPREME KAI (appearing via a hologram projection, urgently): "Now, Wanda! Release it!"

Wanda's eyes snap open, glowing bright red. She thrusts her hands forward, and a massive wave of crimson energy erupts from her, intertwining with the energies of the Z Fighters. The combined attack crashes into Zahra, and for the first time, the creature recoils, shrieking in pain.

ZAHRA (furious, its form flickering): "You think you can defy me?! I will devour you all!"

Zahra lashes out with even more fury, and the ground quakes as it summons dark, shadowy constructs, twisted versions of past enemies the Z Fighters have faced. Ghostly images of Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu emerge, charging at the group.

VEGETA (smirking despite the situation): "Just like old times, huh?"

GOKU (grinning): "You read my mind, Vegeta!"

They rush forward, battling the shadow constructs, while Gohan and Piccolo protect Wanda, keeping Zahra's tendrils at bay.

WANDA (struggling to maintain control, voice strained): "I… I need more power! I can't do this alone!"

As if in response, she feels a warm hand on her shoulder. It's Goku, smiling at her with unwavering confidence.

GOKU (softly): "You're not alone. We're all here with you."

Wanda nods, tears filling her eyes, and she channels every ounce of energy she can muster. The ground beneath her feet begins to glow, and her aura expands, becoming a brilliant, blinding light. The Darkhold's whispers echo in her mind, tempting her to use its power, but she pushes them aside, focusing only on the strength she's gained from her friends.

With a final surge of energy, she releases everything she has, her crimson magic fusing with the energy of the Z Fighters, forming a massive, swirling beam of light that pierces through Zahra's core.

ZAHRA (screaming in agony, its form disintegrating): "No… this cannot be! I am eternal!"

The creature's body begins to unravel, its tendrils turning to dust, its energy scattering to the wind. The ground shakes one last time, and then, with a final, deafening roar, Zahra explodes in a burst of light, dissolving into nothingness.

For a moment, there's silence. The dust settles, and the dark clouds begin to dissipate. The sky clears, revealing the bright sun shining down on the victorious Z Fighters.

GOKU (laughing, collapsing to the ground in exhaustion): "We… we did it!"

VEGETA (panting, but smirking): "Of course we did. Did you expect anything less?"

Gohan and Piccolo exchange a tired but satisfied nod, and Wanda stands at the center, her aura fading. She looks down at her hands, still trembling with the aftershocks of her power, but this time, there's no fear—only peace.

SUPREME KAI (his voice echoing in their minds): "You've done it. The universe is safe… for now."

Wanda turns to Goku, who's grinning up at her from the ground.

GOKU (smiling warmly): "You were amazing, Wanda."

WANDA (smiling back): "We all were."

The group gathers around her, their energy still crackling with the afterglow of their victory. As they stand together, the sun shines brightly above them, and for the first time in a long time, Wanda feels truly at peace.

PICCOLO (nodding approvingly): "You've proven yourself, Wanda. You're one of us."

The camera pans out, showing the Z Fighters standing together, a united front against whatever challenges lie ahead. As they look toward the horizon, they know that no matter what comes next, they'll face it together.

[EXT. CAPSULE CORP COURTYARD – EVENING]

The sun is setting, casting a warm golden light over Capsule Corp. The Z Fighters gather in the courtyard, their bodies battered and bruised from the intense battle with Zahra, but their spirits are high. A sense of relief, triumph, and camaraderie fills the air. Everyone is chatting, laughing, and recovering in their own way, basking in the peace that they've fought so hard to protect.

Goku sits on the steps, happily munching on a massive plate of food, while Vegeta leans against the wall, pretending not to be as tired as he actually is. Gohan, Piccolo, Krillin, Android 18, Tien, Yamcha, Bulma, and the others gather around, sharing stories of the battle's most intense moments.

Wanda stands a little away from the group, watching them with a soft smile, feeling the warmth of belonging but still processing the enormity of what just happened. Her fingertips still glow faintly, the last traces of her magic fading away.

GOKU (calling out with his mouth full): "Wanda! Come join us! The food's amazing!"

She chuckles and walks over, sitting down beside him. Goku hands her a plate piled high with food, and she takes it, her smile growing wider.

WANDA: "You never stop eating, do you?"

GOKU (grinning): "Nope! Gotta refuel, especially after a fight like that!"

Vegeta snorts, rolling his eyes.

VEGETA: "You'd think he'd have learned some restraint by now."

BULMA (playfully nudging Vegeta): "And yet, here we are, still surprised every single time."

Everyone laughs, and for a moment, the heaviness of their recent battle seems to melt away. But Wanda's expression slowly becomes more serious, her eyes drifting to the horizon.

PICCOLO (noticing, stepping closer): "What's on your mind, Wanda?"

She hesitates, her fingers lightly tracing the table's surface as she gathers her thoughts.

WANDA: "It's just… I felt it, you know? How close I came to losing control again. How easy it would've been to let the darkness take over."

Piccolo nods, his expression thoughtful.

PICCOLO: "You faced your fear and didn't let it consume you. That's what makes you different now."

GOKU (grinning at Wanda): "You were amazing out there! And besides, if things got out of hand, you know we'd be right there to help."

Wanda looks around at everyone, seeing the sincerity in their eyes. She takes a deep breath, feeling the weight lift off her shoulders.

WANDA: "Thank you. All of you. I couldn't have done this alone."

VEGETA (smirking): "You didn't do it alone. And you never will. Remember that."

As the group continues talking, Supreme Kai appears nearby, his presence instantly drawing everyone's attention. He looks tired but relieved, a faint smile playing on his lips.

SUPREME KAI: "You've done more than I could have hoped for. The threat is gone, and the universe is safe once again. All thanks to your combined efforts."

GOKU (beaming): "It was a team effort! But Wanda was the one who really brought it all together."

The Supreme Kai turns to Wanda, his expression warm.

SUPREME KAI: "You've proven your strength, Wanda Maximoff. Not just in battle, but in your heart. You resisted the darkness, even when it called out to you. That is the mark of true power."

Wanda looks down, feeling a mixture of pride and humility.

WANDA: "I couldn't have done it without them. They're my family now."

Bulma steps forward, crossing her arms with a playful smile.

BULMA: "Well, now that all the heavy stuff is over, I say we celebrate properly! I've got enough food for a feast, and we're not stopping until Goku's finally full!"

ANDROID 18 (deadpan): "So… never?"

Everyone laughs, and the courtyard fills with a sense of lightness and joy. The camera pans over the scene, capturing each of their faces, tired but happy, victorious but humble.

As the night falls, and the stars begin to twinkle in the sky, Wanda steps away from the group, needing a moment to herself. She walks to the edge of the courtyard, looking up at the vast expanse of stars, the remnants of her magic still faintly glowing around her fingers. She hears footsteps and turns to see Piccolo approaching, his expression curious.

PICCOLO: "Are you alright?"

Wanda smiles, a true, genuine smile.

WANDA: "For the first time in a long time… yes, I am."

Piccolo nods, satisfied.

PICCOLO: "Good. You've earned it."

They stand in silence for a moment, watching the stars, before Wanda speaks again.

WANDA: "Do you think… I'll ever be free of it? The chaos, the darkness?"

PICCOLO (thoughtful): "No. But that doesn't mean it has to control you. You've proven that you're stronger than it. And as long as you keep fighting, you'll never be alone."

Wanda looks at him, gratitude shining in her eyes.

WANDA: "Thank you. For everything."

Piccolo gives her a rare smile.

PICCOLO: "You're one of us now."

The camera pans out, showing Wanda and Piccolo standing together, bathed in the light of the stars. As the scene fades, the laughter and celebration of their friends echo softly in the background, a reminder of the bonds they've forged, the battles they've won, and the hope that will guide them forward.

[INT. CAPSULE CORP – WANDA'S ROOM – NIGHT]

The moonlight spills through the window, casting long shadows across Wanda's room. The celebrations from earlier have ended, and the house is quiet. Everyone else is resting, but Wanda is wide awake, standing in front of the Darkhold, which rests ominously on her nightstand. The book's cover pulses faintly, as if alive, its whispers echoing through the room, calling to her.

Wanda stares at it, her eyes filled with a mix of fear, longing, and exhaustion. She has resisted the Darkhold's call for so long, but after facing Zahra, the need for power still lingers in her heart. The fear of not being strong enough, of being unable to protect her newfound family, weighs heavily on her.

DARKHOLD (whispering, seductive and familiar): "You did well today, Wanda. But you know this peace won't last. More threats will come, and you'll need me. You'll always need me."

Wanda closes her eyes, trying to block out the whispers, but they grow louder, more insistent.

DARKHOLD: "You felt it, didn't you? That rush of power, that moment when you let go… it was exhilarating, wasn't it? You could be unstoppable. You could protect them all."

Wanda's breathing quickens, her heart pounding in her chest. Images flash through her mind—her children, Billy and Tommy, reaching out to her; the Z Fighters in danger; the fear of losing them all. Her resolve starts to crack.

WANDA (whispering to herself, trembling): "No… I can't. I promised…"

DARKHOLD (taunting, relentless): "They don't understand you, Wanda. They never will. They don't know what it's like to carry this burden. To be born with this power. But I do. And I can help you."

She reaches out, her hand trembling as it hovers over the cover. Just as she's about to pull away, the Darkhold pulses violently, and her eyes snap open, glowing a brilliant red. Her hand slams down on the cover, and a surge of crimson energy shoots through her, lifting her off the ground.

WANDA (screaming in pain and ecstasy): "No! Stop!"

The book's pages flip rapidly, glowing brighter with each turn, and Wanda's body begins to change. Her hair floats around her as if caught in a violent wind, and the runes and symbols from the Darkhold etch themselves into her skin, glowing with an eerie red light. She struggles, trying to break free, but the power is overwhelming.

DARKHOLD (triumphant): "You are the Scarlet Witch, Wanda. This is who you were meant to be. Embrace it."

Her screams echo through the room, and her aura explodes outward, shattering the windows. The force sends a shockwave across the entire Capsule Corp compound, waking everyone inside.

[INT. CAPSULE CORP HALLWAY – NIGHT]

Goku, Vegeta, Bulma, and the others stumble into the hallway, eyes wide with alarm. They feel Wanda's power, more intense and chaotic than they've ever felt before.

GOKU (urgently): "Wanda! Something's wrong!"

VEGETA (eyes narrowing): "I knew it. That damned book."

They rush to Wanda's room, but before they can reach it, the door bursts open, and they're met with a wave of crimson energy that forces them back. Wanda steps out, but she's no longer the woman they've come to know. Her hair is wilder, her eyes glow with a fierce red light, and an intricate crown of energy forms above her head, the unmistakable mark of the Scarlet Witch.

BULMA (stunned, whispering): "Wanda… what have you done?"

WANDA (voice echoing, layered with power and pain): "I… I couldn't fight it. I'm sorry…"

Goku steps forward, his expression a mixture of concern and determination.

GOKU: "Wanda, you need to fight it! You're stronger than this!"

But Wanda raises her hand, and Goku is lifted off the ground, struggling against her telekinetic grip.

WANDA (voice trembling, tears streaming down her face): "I… I don't want to hurt you. But I need this power. I need to be strong enough to protect everyone!"

Vegeta steps forward, his aura flaring as he powers up to Super Saiyan Blue.

VEGETA (growling): "You think this is strength?! All you're doing is giving in to your fear!"

Wanda's expression twists with pain and anger. She releases Goku, who drops to the ground, and turns to Vegeta.

WANDA: "You don't understand! None of you do!"

With a flick of her wrist, she sends Vegeta crashing through the wall, but he quickly recovers, charging at her with fists blazing.

VEGETA: "Then make us understand!"

They clash, their powers colliding in a brilliant flash of light. Vegeta's strikes are fierce and unrelenting, but Wanda counters with raw, chaotic energy, each attack filled with desperation and sorrow.

Gohan and Piccolo rush forward, ready to help, but Goku holds up a hand, stopping them.

GOKU (quietly): "No… this is something she has to face. We can't fight this battle for her."

Wanda and Vegeta continue to exchange blows, the intensity of their battle growing with each moment. As Vegeta lands a solid punch to her gut, Wanda gasps, dropping to her knees, and for a moment, the glow in her eyes flickers.

WANDA (sobbing, broken): "I'm scared… I don't want to lose control again. I don't want to hurt anyone!"

Vegeta stands over her, breathing heavily. His voice, though harsh, is filled with a strange kindness.

VEGETA: "Then fight. Fight it, Wanda. You're stronger than that book. Stronger than your fear. But you have to want it."

Wanda looks up at him, her eyes filled with tears, and the Darkhold's whispers grow louder, more desperate, urging her to give in. But this time, she shakes her head, slowly rising to her feet.

WANDA (voice steady, defiant): "No… I won't let you control me."

She reaches up, and with a scream, tears the crown of energy from her head, throwing it to the ground. The Darkhold pulses violently, and Wanda's magic explodes outward, enveloping the entire room in a blinding red light.

When the light fades, Wanda collapses to the ground, unconscious but free. The runes on her skin disappear, and the Darkhold lies closed beside her, its whispers silenced.

Goku, Vegeta, and the others rush forward, and Goku gently lifts her into his arms.

GOKU (softly, smiling with relief): "You did it, Wanda. You won."

Vegeta looks down at the Darkhold, his eyes narrowing.

VEGETA: "We need to destroy that book. Once and for all."

The group nods in agreement, but as they leave the room, Wanda stirs, her eyes fluttering open. She looks up at Goku, her voice weak but filled with gratitude.

WANDA: "Thank you… for not giving up on me."

GOKU (grinning): "We never will."

The camera pans out, showing the group walking away, leaving the Darkhold behind, the faintest flicker of crimson light still glowing on its cover.

TO BE CONTINUED…