"I can't believe there are so many people who want to participate!"
"This is fantastic!"
Zeni and Zeno both couldn't take their eyes away from their GodPads. There was so much action going on, that it was hard to focus on one singular fight. Even though Universe Seven was split into two teams, the numbers still nearly filled the arena. People began dropping like flies in the beginning, just from being too close to the edge.
The Omni Kings quickly made a game of pressing all of the contestants on their board. For about fifteen minutes, it was Zeni and Zeno trying to keep up with all of the people falling from the edge. They had a great time pressing all the buttons. However, it caused their fingers to tire.
The bleachers filled up quickly, leaving room for the true warriors to begin fighting.
"Are you enjoying the turn-out for the Tournament, sires?" The Grand Minister turned from his post for a moment. He did this occasionally to check on the little blue Deities. He stepped from his place on the balcony and walked towards Zeni and Zeno.
"Yes!" Zeni's feet began to sway. The excitement they felt couldn't be held in their small body any longer.
"Oh, Yes!" Zeno looked up from his GodPad. "This is one of the best preliminaries yet!"
"There are so many people!"
"You're quite right about that." Glancing around the two stages, it was clear most of these fighters were not as skilled as originally thought. It didn't take much to knock any of them off. However, the true warriors of each arena were beginning to shine through. As the Grand Minister observed everything going on, he began to wonder how their friends from Universe Seven were faring.
The Deity was positive several of Goku's friends would make it to the second round. During the last six preliminaries, only eight contestants were chosen for the next stage. Universe Six managed to have three of their warriors pass. All other Universes managed to have one finalist.
"Do you see Goku or his friends?"
"Hmm.." Zeni took a good look around the stage on his GodPad, attempting to find any of the Saiyans. "It's still hard to find him…"
"I see him!" Zeno pointed to his orange gi on his own pad. The warrior was in the middle of a fight with three other competitors.
Goku was blocking shots from all directions. His blood was pumping furiously through his veins as he expertly dodged the attacks. The feeling of his body moving nearly on its own was causing him to smile during his battle.
"Look at the smug grin he's got on his face!" one man snickered.
"Come on guy! You're not doing anything but running away from our advances!" Another continues their trash talking.
Goku was the one to have the last laugh. The warrior immediately stopped in his tracks. "Is that how you think this is going?"
"Are you blind?" Dinnem chortled, holding his stomach. "We've been pushing you around this arena for minutes! I bet you'd fly if one of our hits could actually land."
"I'll take that bet!" The Saiyan replied quickly, surprising the three in front of him. "All three of you, come at me with everything you've got!"
Dimsu, one of the other three competitors, chuckled loudly. "If you say so, old man!"
Standing in a completely open position, Goku watched the men come at him with everything they had. One fist connected right in his stomach, the next in the chest, and the final one right in the cheek. However, the Saiyan's body didn't move at all, completely astonishing the warriors he was fighting.
"If you're going to mouth off to someone stronger than you," Goku began with a smirk. "You'd better have something to back it
Within an instant, the Saiyan's ki spiked considerably, sending a shockwave of energy to the surrounding area. This effectively took his three competitors and sent them flying, along with several other warriors in the line of fire..
Man… I wish there was someone strong I could fight with. The warrior sighed, feeling around for a more powerful ki signature.
"Gotcha!" Putting two fingers to his forehead, Goku set off to find another opponent. Appearing out of nowhere, the Saiyan took a moment to check his surroundings. A familiar voice was heard behind him.
"Dad! Look out!"
Turning his head once again, Goku managed to duck out of the way just in time. The warrior sighed in disappointment. While the Saiyan knew he'd have to fight his sons eventually. Goku would much rather wait until the end of the Tournament. He knows a lot of what they're capable of, he needed to find a different challenge. Seeing that Gohan didn't need any help, the warrior decies to continue his search.
Goku walked around the battlefield, watching the fights going on around him. The Saiyan began to wonder if anyone besides his friends were going to pose a challenge to him. Goku didn't want to fight his comrades unless he had to.
I guess I could walk around for a while… The warrior took a deep breath, trying to keep his spirits up. It'll give me a chance to scout out an opponent.
The Saiyan walked the stage for several minutes. He observed several fights, but no one was paying him any mind at this time.
I wonder how Bulma and the ladies are doing with the kids.. Goku's mind began to wander as he continued to stroll around the tournament stage. His thoughts began to sway from fighting to his youngest son. This was the most involved he'd been in raising one of his children, which made him anxious about being away from him. The warrior did his best to push these feelings aside, just like he told Ellery to do.
"You look like you could use a beating!" A sound from his left startled the Saiyan, causing him to turn.
"Huh? Did you say something about a beating?
"Ha ha ha!" The man chortled. "Are you deaf? Fight me little man!"
Getting a good look at his opponent, Goku noticed the warrior was very tall. His purple skin surprised the Saiyan, alerting him he definitely wasn't from Earth. "Woah! Where are you from, stranger?"
Shivera glared at the orange shirted man. He didn't look like a serious competitor in this Tournament. "I am from the Planet Iceba, and I will be the one to defeat you!"
"Oooh! This is exciting!"
"Super exciting!"
The Omni Kings were on the edge of their seats with excitement. With GodPads in each of their hands, neither of them could take their eyes off of the matches in front of them. Zeni was observing a fight between Goku and Shivera. While the two fighters seemed to be neck and neck in the beginning, the Saiyan was managing to pull out on top.
"Look! Goku's about to win another fight!" The little blue Deity pointed on his GodPad, showing his companion what he was talking about.
"That's so cool!" Zeno giggled happily. "He and Vegeta's sons just used the fusion technique!" The Omni King mentioned excitedly, pointing at his GodPad also.
"Woah! They're so much stronger now!"
"Indeed they are." The Grand Minister smiled at the Omni Kings. "When done correctly, the fusion technique can multiply your power by over one hundred times. It does have its drawbacks. The two boys can only use the technique for so long before it stops working. They'll have to wait another thirty minutes before trying again. Even if they manage to fuse again, it's likely they won't be as strong because of the power they've already used up."
"That's amazing!"
"Super amazing!"
The High Priest smiled, glad they were happy with his explanation. As the Deity gazed at the stage once again, his eyes became wide with intrigue. "Sires, pay attention to the two men in yellow."
"Why?"
"I think we're about to have an interesting spectacle on our hands." Grinning, The Grand Minister watches as the duo attempts to use the same technique Trunks and Goten did. However, the results were far from what they were hoping for. Since they weren't in sync, the being that came out of the light was nothing like the Grand Minister would've expected.
"It looks like the Fusion Technique can be done incorrectly as well." The Deity chuckled as he watched the large man all but roll across the tournament stage, attempting to knock off as many opponents as he could.
The Omni Kings erupt in laughter as they witness the botched fusion rolling around. The sight brought tears to their eyes from giggling so much. After their fit of laughter was over, Zeni and Zeno could feel their stomachs aching from all their fun.
"Fusion is fun!"
"Super fun! I wonder if anyone else will try and use it."
Hearing another tick from the stage, Zeno looked at the Deity in front of them. "Grand Minister, how much time is left?"
"Yes, is there still a lot of time?" Zeni inquired.
"Half the time in this Tournament has passed!" The Grand Minister announced loudly to the remaining warriors, before turning to the Omni Kings with a smile.
"It's already half way over?!"
"I can't believe it! Time's flown in this Tournament."
I've made it halfway through! Ellery thought to herself excitedly. As she walked around the second arena, the young woman couldn't help but notice many of the fighters were gone from their side. Gazing over to the left, the Saiyan woman observed the other platform. I wonder how Kakarot is doing?
Suddenly, a wave of energy crashed into her, causing Ellery to become more aware of her surroundings. The warrior noticed her opponent roughly ten feet away. Standing up quickly, Ellery began to focus on the person ahead. Lunging at the being that attacked her, the young woman began her assault. This surprised the competitors she was facing.
"Woah! I didn't expect you to be this strong!" The man cried out. "I was hoping for an easy knock out!"
"That's what you get for sneaking up on someone!" Ellery roared angrily, realizing why she got targeted. She made quick work of her opponent, kicking him square in the stomach. This sent her competitor into the air and off the edge.
"You seem like a strong opponent!" Another person came out of the woodwork, pointing at Ellery. "I'll fight you next!"
"If you say so." the young woman closed the distance between them within an instant. The two continued to push each other back and forth for some time. As Ellery continued to observe her opponent, she noticed his weak spot.
Quickly, the warrior used her foot to swing into her opponent's hip. This sent the man flying into a rock, crushing it. The pieces fell on top of her competitor, effectively immobilizing him for the time being.
"I've gotta say, you're pretty impressive." A familiar voice startled Ellery. She quickly turned around to see her older brother standing in front of her.
"I could say the same to you." The Saiyan woman grinned at Vegeta. "You've been holding your own well in this Tournament."
"This is nothing compared to what's to come. It's what's driving me forward."
"Excuse me?! We were in the middle of a battle!" The man yelled as they came out from a pile of rubble. "This isn't the time to talk to your friends! I will send you off of this stage in an instant!"
Before the being knew what happened, Vegeta was standing right in front of him. A blank stare on his face. "You aren't a worthy opponent for my sister."
A bright light encompassed the warrior driving him off of the edge and into the bleachers. Ellery's eyes were wide at the entire display. She'd never seen this side of her older brother. He was lethal, just like her partner Kakarot.
"Way to just get in the middle of my fight!" Ellery yelled angrily. "Who am I supposed to fight now?
"An opponent worthy of taking you to the next level." A smirk took over Vegeta's features. "You'll fight me!"