Zeni and Zeno were still in complete shock over the battle with Hit the Assassin and Sinthe from Universe Twelve. So much so, that both Deities hardly paid attention in the next match. During the first Tournament of Power, the only rival Hit seemed to have was Jiren of Universe Eleven.
Each of them in awe with how quickly the third match transpired, they conversed with each other through the entire next battle.
Jiren and Dyspo's fight was a little theatrical to say the least. Each of them playing it up for the Omni Kings, knowing this whole Tournament was for their enjoyment. Since Dyspo already knew the situation, he didn't want to get in the way of Jiren moving on to the next round. Even though the winner was predetermined, the two warriors tried to still make the fight entertaining.
It was too bad the little blue guys didn't witness it.
After a small break, the Announcer hollered for the start of the Semi-finals. This pulled Zeni and Zeno out of their own world.
"Goku's going to be fighting his partner!"
"This fight is going to be exciting!"
"Super exciting!"
The Grand Minister chuckled, glad to see the Omni Kings out of their day dream and back at the Tournament. It'd be a shame if the two of them spent a majority of the battles daydreaming. "Yes, this is one of the matches you've been eager to watch."
"Of course! Goku's awesome."
"Super duper awesome!"
Nodding towards the Deities, the High Priest smiled. "Yes, he's super duper awesome indeed. I wonder just how much Goku taught his partner about martial arts. This should be interesting to watch."
Meanwhile, the two Saiyans were getting ready for their upcoming battle in the waiting area. Being the only two contestants left from Universe Seven made this battle difficult. With each person competing for the Super Dragon Balls, having more contestants on your team could increase your odds for a beneficial wish.
The orange clad Saiyan grinned as he stood up, looking towards his partner. "You ready?"
"As I'll ever be." Ellery chuckled while the two of them started walking along the path leading to the stage. While the young woman knew she had nothing to actually worry about, butterflies still began fluttering in her stomach. Any sort of battle gave her this feeling, especially one in front of other people. The Saiyan woman wasn't much of a crowd person.
"Beings of the Cosmos, please make some noise for the start of the semi-finals! The first battle is between contestant Goku of Universe Seven vs. contestant Ellery, also of Universe Seven."
Everyone began to scream and cheer happily, especially the crowd from Universe Seven. Like Universe Eleven and Six, they had multiple contestants make it to the first round of battles.
This is no different than the two of us sparring at home. Ellery heard the voice of her partner in her mind. His signature goofy chuckle followed his statement. The Saiyan woman chuckled and shook her head as she began to stretch on the platform.
It's quite a bit different, but I appreciate you trying to keep me calm.
How is it different?
Ellery couldn't help but laugh aloud. Sometimes her partner could be so dense. There's hundreds of people here, Kakarot! That's the first thing. Secondly, when we're in the backyard, we don't have all of these rules.
A chuckle could be heard inside the Saiyan's minds. Goku had a lighthearted grin on his face as he walked over to his partner. He began to rub her shoulders soothingly. You're right, there are a lot of rules. But there's one thing that isn't changing. This is just for fun, Princess. Zeni and Zeno want a hell of a fight, and I plan on giving it to them.
When you put it that way, I guess it doesn't sound as bad. Ellery rolled her neck, allowing the bones there to realign. Several popping noises could be heard. The Saiyan woman thanked her partner before she walked towards the opposite end of the stage.
The Announcer walked between the two contestants. "Fighters ready?"
Goku and Ellery nod while maintaining eye contact with each other. The orange clad Saiyan had a crooked grin on his features. "You'd better not hold back on me."
"Same goes for you, Kakarot." The young woman could feel the blood rushing through her veins. The adrenaline mixing with it caused her to feel extra pumped for the upcoming match.
Tarro looked down at the stage, his face looking confused for a moment. As the baby Saiyan glanced around him, he noticed his mother and father were not in the stands. Slowly, more and more of his family were joining them in the bleachers. However, Ellery and Goku still had at least one match to go.
"Mama?" Reaching forward, the little Saiyan attempted to get out of Bulma's grasp once again.
"Hey little man!" The bluenette smiled, making sure to have a good grip on him. "You gotta stay up here. Mommy and Daddy are about to start their battle!"
"Hn" Vegeta piped in from the left side of his wife. "It'll be interesting to see if Ellery's stronger than Kakarot." The Prince chuckled to himself.
"Do you really think she could beat Goku?" Videl questioned. "I was shocked enough that she knocked you out of the ring, Vegeta."
"That's what makes Tournaments like this dangerous." Gohan mentioned from beside her. "Everyone has an advantage with a space that small."
"COME ON ELLERY!" Vegeta began screaming at the top of his lungs. "Show Kakarot how to fight like a true Saiyan!"
The young woman on the platform couldn't help but grin towards her brother in the stands. She would love to watch Vegeta fight her partner more than fight this battle. However, she was also honored to actually beat him in a Tournament setting.
Could she do the same with her mate?
"BEGIN!" The Announcer yelled. For a moment, no one moved on the platform. Goku and Ellery were staring at each other, each having a smirk on their features. The crowd was brought to an uncomfortable silence. Whispers began amongst the patrons in the bleachers.
"Why are they just standing there?" Jean looked at Chi-Chi, a curious look on her face.
"I-I'm not sure." The older woman couldn't take her eyes away from the scene in front of her. "Normally Goku hops right into a fight, especially one against someone he's comfortable with."
"MAMA!" Tarro began yelling once again, throwing his little hands in the air. It looked like the baby Saiyan was cheering for Ellery. After countless times of watching his parents battle from the safety of their home, Tarro was curious to see how this one played out.
"YAAAAAAA MAMA!"
Getting more confused by the second, the little green referee raises his hands in the air and begins to wave. "Hello?! I said, "begin!""
Minutes passed, and still neither Saiyan moved a muscle. Everyone was completely silent, waiting for something, anything to happen. Both contestants had grins spanning from ear to ear.
"What are they doing, Grand Minister?" Zeni questioned.
"I'd say they were communicating with each other." The Deity looked down on the couple in curiosity.
Finally, Ellery decided to bring their conversation out into the open. "How do I know you're going to take this fight seriously? You're still in your base form." the young woman mentioned, gesturing towards her mate's black hair.
Goku gave a half-hearted laugh, looking more like a burst of air coming out of his nostrils. "I could say the same for you. Why don't you show me how serious you want this fight to be."
The Saiyan woman snickered before taking a deep breath. Was her partner going to use Ultra Instinct during their battle? While she hasn't witnessed the form in some time, Ellery knew that power was still inside him.
"Haaaaaaa!" The warrior powered up, her ebony hair turning to a beautiful bluish green color. Her eyes matched her hair in a brilliant fashion. Super Saiyan Blue looked amazing on her.
"Woah!" Zeni gasped.
"Double woah!" Zeno looked at his companion in surprise. "Ellery can transform! Just like Goku!"
The Saiyan with spiked hair nodded, seeming impressed with her transformation. If he was honest, the warrior was a little shocked that his partner decided to use that much power at the beginning of a fight.
However, he was also a man of his word. Powering up to Super Saiyan Blue as well, Goku looked at Ellery with a grin. The warrior leaned back on his left foot, getting into his fighting stance.
The Saiyan woman chuckled, taking her partner's lead. "I'm ready when you are."
"Gimme your best shot." Goku gestured for Ellery to give him everything she had. The warrior needed to see how serious his partner wanted to take this fight.
Within an instant, Ellery is right in the Saiyan's face. The young woman threw several punches, all of which her partner skillfully dodged. Goku caught her fist in his each time. The Saiyan woman became increasingly more frustrated, thinking of ways to outwit the man in front of her.
In the blink of an eye, Goku had disappeared from his position. Ellery quickly looked around, seeing that he'd used his Instant Transmission to move around the stage. Taking a moment to sense her partner's energy, the Saiyan woman quickly took action once she noticed the pattern.
The Saiyan reappeared in a certain spot, and Ellery was ready for him. The young woman shot an energy blast into his abdomen, enough to knock him backwards.
"Woah!" Goku stumbled, even flipping a couple of times to gain his balance back. Once he was standing again, the Saiyan grinned at his partner. She really caught him by surprise!
The Saiyan woman wasn't finished either. Coming in for another assault, the two continued their dance. For several minutes, Goku and Ellery spent their time attempting to find the others weak spots. There was one issue however, with both of them so attuned to each other it was almost impossible.
The orange clad warrior couldn't believe how difficult this was turning out to be. Ellery was keeping him completely occupied with defense. The Saiyan couldn't throw her off without causing himself to get hit. It was becoming increasingly frustrating for Goku. The warrior couldn't remember having this much trouble attempting to land a punch with an opponent. His partner was an exceptional fighter. However, Goku was sure that in terms of brute strength, he was the clear winner.
"MAMA! DADA!" Tarro began cheering from the stands. The baby Saiyan was loud enough that both of his parents heard him yelling. "YAAAAAAA!"
Taking a moment to get some distance from Ellery, the warrior decided to put his plan into action. Goku looked in his partner's direction as he got into his signature stance. "Kamehame-
The Saiyan woman heard her opponent begin his attack. She got into position as she did the same. Ellery wasn't sure what his plan was. However, the young woman also knew she still had some power left. She'd gained back most of her strength that she lost in her first match.
Although, fighting her partner was proving to be harder than she originally thought. When the two spar at home neither of them are thinking about who is getting the upper hand. Instead it becomes about assisting each other in honing their specific techniques.
Ellery has never been against Goku in a setting where there was a winner and loser. This was an entirely new side of him that she was getting to witness. It intrigued her. Ellery wanted to give him a hell of a fight more than anything!
"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! The warrior yelled, a flash of blue light coming from his palms.
The Saiyan woman retaliated with a blast of her own, a purple light emitting from Ellery.
Minutes passed, and neither contestant seemed to be making any progress.
Each of the Saiyans began using their extra reserves of power. Goku was tapping into his Kaioken Technique, while Ellery tried doing everything she could to sway the odds in her favor. The pure heat and pressure of the energy surrounding her caused the Saiyan woman to step backwards.
This isn't it! I've still got some fight left in me! The young woman thought as she yelled. Her muscles were screaming in pain from the amount of stress she was putting them through. Another step backwards caused Ellery to stumble, feeling the edge of the stage.
That amount of imbalance was enough to cause her to slip off of the platform. Goku's energy blast immediately stopped, causing the Saiyan woman's ki to blow him away into a pile of rubble.
Ellery reappeared in the bleachers. She gasped in surprised while she looked around, seeing her friends and family. Tarro immediately reached for her, practically flying out of Bulma's arms. The young mother smiled happily at her little one, taking him into her arms.
"Mama Mama!" The baby Saiyan giggled.
"How's my little warrior?" Ellery began to tickle his stomach, making him screech and laugh. "Were you good for Aunty Bulma?"
Looking around the arena, the Announcer sees the final contestant standing from the rubble. The green man clapped in congratulations towards the Saiyan. "There you have it, beings of the Cosmos! The first contestant to reach the finals is Universe Seven's Goku!"
The orange clad warrior glanced in the direction of the bleachers, seeing his friends and family all cheering for him. Rubbing the back of his head, Goku chuckled as he waved at everyone in the stands. Although his second battle was finished, the hardest one had yet to begin.
Goku turned on his heel, walking back to the waiting area. The other two contestants were already on their way out. Sinthe and Jiren both give the Saiyan a nod as they walk around him. Their aura gave the warrior a chill, causing his stomach to turn.
I wonder who is going to win their match?... Goku contemplated as he stepped into the waiting area, delving into his own mind for some meditation.