06-05-2004, 02:46 AM
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Chapter Five: The Power of Majin
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In a fast maneuver that defied his new size Raditzu and Nail saw Ultra Majin Vegita attack the entire group of Nameks and Koola. There was nothing anyone could have done to stop it, and it was only moments before several of them were flat on the ground. Things had suddenly taken a turn for the worst in their brief absence.
?We have to get out there and help!? Raditzu shouted and pointed a hand to the ceiling. He charged a quick ball of ki and shot it straight into the sky, making a quick path to the outside before Nail could object.
?We might not be able to make much difference,? Nail said, then gestured towards the glowing pot, ?Look at what?s happening to them!? At that Raditzu stopped. He turned to look at the Namek as if to protest why they should throw their lives away and his eye twitched ever so slightly. Even so, he blasted off up, up, and away. Cursing, Nail followed.
Babidi let out a sigh of relief. He padded in from around the jagged hole that Paragus had plowed into the wall and resumed his position above the magik water.
?Vegita! They?re coming from the top of the palace!?
Majin Vegita puffed out his chest and twisted around to see a blast of energy crack a hole through the palace roof. He leveled a beefy arm in that direction and raised his hand at a sharp angle, his aura growing ever larger.
?Big BANG Attack!?
A ball of fuming energy took off from his hand as if it were a rifle shot. It reached the hole just as Raditzu appeared and connected with him, resulting in a viscous explosion. A moment later Nail made a more cautious exit, but Vegita was no longer worried with either of them. Koola and Kami had been able to pick themselves up off the ground and resumed the fight against the charmed Saiyan. Nail took the opportunity to attempt to dash in and join in the melee.
In a flash Vegita punched the Changeling between the eyes, flooring him. Kami tried a spin kick to the newly exposed backside, but the Super Saiyan was simply too fast. He grabbed the offending leg and tossed him into a collision course with the incoming Nail. The two made contact with one another and flew all the way back into the wall of a palace tower.
Pikkoro dove in from above but Vegita arched his body into a back flip, his feet landing with a surprising amount of power into the side of the Namek?s extended leg. There was a loud snap and the green man tumbled through the air then landed hard on his back. As he tried to get back up on his good leg, Kami appeared hovering in the air.
?Pikkoro,? he droned in a grave voice. It could only mean one thing, ?We cannot beat him like this. You know what we have to do??
?No!? the grown Namekian shouted, but sounded more like a hatchling. He twisted his leg around and regenerated the broken bones in a painful manner to point out his defiance. After that he flew right back at Vegita. In a second he was sent flying back, and not under his own power. Kami raced to catch up with him.
?He will kill us all at this rate, you cannot deny that!? the older Namek pleaded. Pikkoro tried to right himself but slipped on a stone fragment, which made him all the angrier. ?We do not have to strength to beat him alone. This is our last chance, to take the time before we are the last ones left! Please!?
Pikkoro grunted as he finally got balanced on his feet and dusted himself off, as if such a thing it mattered. In truth he was stalling for more time to think of another way, but the conclusion was still the same. There was no other way around it. He watched through squinting eyes as Koola was plowed into the courtyard surface, then Nail and Piccolo Daimoun were knocked away like dolls. No other way.
??Fine...?
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Chapter Six: Fusion
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?? but we do it my way, or not at all,? the short demand took Kami aback, as the finality of what he would be doing finally sunk in. He would no longer be his own being, one way or the other. Another voice inside his head didn?t sound all too appealing, his brain felt as if it was a one-Namek domicile. The old fighter shook his thoughts free of such rubbish, as being emotional, especially on the battlefield, tended to get someone killed awfully fast. He was the one who proposed it in the first place, anyway. With a quick nod the agreement had been made. There was no turning back from here on out.
Pikkoro took a deep breath and extended his arm to the old version of himself. Power started flowing between the two, covering them in a halo of cobalt energy. Kami started to scream as his body was physically withering away and Pikkoro did the same, but because the former was invading his mind. The light around them grew more intense as the merge went into its final stages until they were like a star on Earth. Vegita, Nail, Koola, everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to see what was going on.
The light faded down to reveal a single body standing at its center. Neither Pikkoro nor Kami, he was a being unlike any other. Without any more hesitation Kamikorro lunged straight for Vegita. The Saiyan ducked low and back while extending an arm. The move planted a powerful fist right into the new Namek?s abdomen and doubled him over. He hopped back up and brought an elbow into the back of his opponent?s head, and Kamikorro landed chin first into the hard stone. A third hit would have sealed the fate of the two-in-one warrior, but they/he had already blurred into thin air.
A flash of power touched Vegita?s senses and he tried to bring up an arm to block to kick that was coming, but it was too late. The snap kick cracked across the Majin?s jaw and he hit the ground hard. Kamikorro kept the heat on with a barrage of lighting fast punches into his kidneys, driving him farther into the courtyard. It quickly became too much for Vegita to keep his cool under and he shouted in frustration, his energy expanding in a raw, untamed fashion that blew everyone away. He quickly got to his feet before anyone else had, and saw that his burst of rage had pushed everyone to the opposite end of the large palace.
Kamikorro jumped up, his own anger radiating such power that they/he began levitating into the air. It seemed as though their combination had yielded much less than they had expected, and the result could very well be the same as it would have been only minutes before. The rage boiled to the surface as the bright white aura took shape. The Namek raised both hands to his forehead, one on top of the other, and started focusing his power into a single point.
?Maahhh Senkooooo?!?
The last syllables echoed through the near-empty sky as a ball formed. It doubled in size with every glowing pulse, and quickly became larger than the palace itself. It was tipped back ever so slightly then it was swung forward more than thrown, as the ball was so large that it could reach Vegita without having to leave its creator?s grasp. ?Haaaaa!?
Vegita caught it with both arms while all those who could move escaped the vicinity for the fear of being flash fried. The sheer force of the Masenko?s decent was transferred through the Ultra Saiyan?s legs, and it rocked the entire palace. He began to bend the overwhelming might of the attack, but Vegita slowly took control of the situation. To Kamikorro?s amazement, the ball of energy was being pushed right back at him. The Namek was forced to through up his arms in defense as the Masenko was far too large and too close to dodge around. The powerful orb of energy washed over his body and burned like the fires of hell. In moments it was a bright dot in the distance of space.
Kamikorro, winded from the unexpected turn in the battle, let his arms fall. He descended to the palace courtyard and fell to his knees shortly afterwards. He had quickly run through a large portion of his energy in the brash attempt to smash Vegita. He almost didn?t notice it when Nail, Koola and Piccolo Daimoun came to his side. When he did, the gears of the merged Namek?s mind began to turn at a furious pace. They could still recover from this.
?What?s going on?? a limping Raditzu asked now that he had finally returned to the battlefield. Things seemed to have changed drastically yet again in his absence, and he wanted answers. However, the Super Saiyan was brushed aside as Kamikorro stumbled over to PD.
?Give me your power,? he demanded of the older Namek. The two locked eyes and silently argued over the right course of action. This could be too hasty, to foolish but they did not every one of them would die. Time was running out. As if to point out the danger a beam of golden radiance blindsided Koola, knocking him off the palace. As they all turned to see what happened, Nail was the next to receive an attack. Time had run out. It was now or never. Piccolo Daimoun brandished his chest and shouted, ?Take it!?
Kamikorro extended an arm and the transfer of power started instantly. Like before the two were caught in a wash of pearl and sapphire light as the change took place. As the light became an overbearing flash, they couldn?t hear Raditzu?s warning over their own screaming. A beam of energy washed over them and covered their fusing aura.
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Chapter Seven: the Son of Kataz-san
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?Haaaa!..? Majin Vegita?s voice trailed off as his energy blast faded. The smoking path it had cut through the courtyard began to vanish as well? to a ball of radiant light that shone from the center of where the Nameks last were. As that too dimmed everyone could see the Namek standing alone. What?! Impossible! Vegita thought. Truly there was no way that the Namek would have had the power to live through such an attack unscratched.
?I am? whole,? the Namek said to himself. He reveled in this secret of secrets. Flexing his newfound might and muscle, he had seemingly forgotten of everything that had happened around him. He performed wild spinkicks and the fastest of rapid punches ending in a stance with his arms raised towards the outer heavens and laughing maniacally.
?Face me, Namek!? a voice from behind challenged. The green warrior?s mind returned to the here and now and he became gravely serious. He turned around to face his opponent. The next thing Vegita knew the Namek was not four centimeters from his face, and a painfully sharp knee had been driven into his gut. The Saiyan tried to throw a counter punch that was sure to connect at such close range, but again he was foiled as his foe moved faster than was seemingly possible. A kick caught Vegita?s knee in the side, snapping it into a position that wasn?t natural. He tipped over to his side now that the support was gone and fell right into a hard uppercut to his ribs. Several loud cracks were heard as the mighty Ultra Majin was sent reeling into the air. In a second he slammed to a halt from impacting on the Namek?s chest.
?How?? he asked in a dizzy slur. The pain was picking away at Vegita?s mind, and it was all he could do at this moment to not collapse.
?How?? the Namek asked, his fangs gleaming white in the brightness of midday. ?It was easy enough. Daimoun knew it, and now so do I, as he is part of me, us. You, you pathetic Saiyan, are the only one who doesn?t know! Daimoun saw your speed when we came together for a moment. Your body is powerful, but you were moving so slow that even he could sense your movements? you Saiyans will never be as powerful as me, no matter what tricks you learn. It?s over!?
With that, the Namek?s evil grin broadened as the truth seeped its way into Vegita?s head. He caught a flash of movement before everything went black. His body tumbled through the air again, this time down, and bounced hard off the palace roof and onto the one of the once well kept gardens. ?Bring them all together!? the Namek shouted, ?We shall rid ourselves of this infestation in one final blow!?
?We can?t do this without more help, Babidi!? Paragus shouted. Despite all their tricks and cunning, things had taken a turn for the worst of the worst. They sat there in silence, gazing into the glowing pool as thoughts were made and destroyed in rash attempts to survive.
?We might have one final chance?? the little charmer said, but his voice did not carry very much hope.
Broli and Vegeta Ou had been thrown next to Vegita. The last defenders of the cause. But something, or someone, was missing.
?Where?s Goten?! Nail shouted.
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Chapter Eight: Power of the Son
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Alright, this is it Goten, the young Super Saiyan thought to himself. He was hovering in the air, left arm limp and pale from loss of blood. His vision was blotched out by spots of whiteness and it was hard to keep any mental focus at all. For a moment he forgot what he was doing, but quickly reaffirmed what was going to on and stared down hard at the evil ones below. He had one shot to do this. Placing his right hand back next to his hip, Goten started powering up.
?Chao?Kaah Maay Haa? Maaaaaay, ah, aaaaay!..? and he stumbled as muscles threatened to give out before it the task was accomplished. The sky around him started to glow an eerie blue as the attack was launched, ?Haaaaa!!?
Everyone on the Lookout looked up as the wave of ki was let loose. Raditzu shouted for everyone to clear the area, but no one could hear him over the roar of the energy. Everyone else just stood there for lack of a choice. Everyone but the Namek, that is. Swelling with energy, he actually dove headlong into the heart of the beam. The maneuver split the Chao Kame Hame Ha in several gigantic shards, most of which missed the palace completely. The one that did make contact with another being found Nail as its target. It curved in a sporadic zigzag of a line before slamming into the unfortunate Super Namekian. He caught it with both arms but without the time to focus his energy into a suitable defense it engulfed his body in a fiery grasp. It ate through his flesh and ripped apart his body, and in moments there was nothing left at all.
Higher in the sky, the Namek had nearly made it to point from where the energy flowed. At the last second he let his aura flare, and it broke the attack from around him, leaving Son Goten with nothing with which to defend himself. The large Namek?s limbs bulged with power over the smaller Saiyan. ?You should have run, child. Now your foolishness will be your doom.?
In a flash, the Namek grabbed Goten by the neck and flung him to the palace. While freefalling several blasts were sent in after him, and they exploded violently one right after the other. All those who could watched as Goten?s now-limp body went into a dead drop.
?No, don?t! This wasn?t supposed to happen yet! Stop! Noooo!..?
.. Son Goku shouted at the top of his voice. A true surprise to everyone, he had arrived on the scene. In an instant he flew in and grabbed his son in the middle of the air and gently floated down to the palace courtyard. He knelt down and set Goten on the stone and checked his pulse. It had stopped, as had his breathing. Goku?s heart sank. If only he had came in a moment faster rather than waiting for Babidi to give the attack sign, just teleported in and got him, just something.
?Well, well, look who?s finally decided to show his face around here,? Raditzu scoffed. He stepped up behind his brother and glared down menacingly as the other knelt over the broken form of his son. The long haired Saiyan?s laughed irritated Goku beyond the boundaries of reason. ?You should never have-?
?No!? Goku yelled and was in Raditzu?s face in an instant, grabbing him by the collar. The two looked at one another and the tension started to boil, ?You should never have done this! This time you?ve gone too far-!?
?Too far?!? Raditzu snapped, shoving Goku in the chest which put some distance between the two, ?What do you know of my limitation, dear brother? The truth is that you know nothing! The GREAT Son Goku has finally run into something that he can?t get around! If not for your idiotic ways of foolishly desensitizing everyone around you that things will always work out, maybe your son would still be ali-!? before Raditzu could finish his sentence Goku punched him square in the mouth with all the fury he had. Raditzu, too, had worked himself up quite a bit in the shouting match and reacted in kind, but took it up a notch by powering his fist with Kaio Ken. And so the battle began.
Chapter Five: The Power of Majin
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In a fast maneuver that defied his new size Raditzu and Nail saw Ultra Majin Vegita attack the entire group of Nameks and Koola. There was nothing anyone could have done to stop it, and it was only moments before several of them were flat on the ground. Things had suddenly taken a turn for the worst in their brief absence.
?We have to get out there and help!? Raditzu shouted and pointed a hand to the ceiling. He charged a quick ball of ki and shot it straight into the sky, making a quick path to the outside before Nail could object.
?We might not be able to make much difference,? Nail said, then gestured towards the glowing pot, ?Look at what?s happening to them!? At that Raditzu stopped. He turned to look at the Namek as if to protest why they should throw their lives away and his eye twitched ever so slightly. Even so, he blasted off up, up, and away. Cursing, Nail followed.
Babidi let out a sigh of relief. He padded in from around the jagged hole that Paragus had plowed into the wall and resumed his position above the magik water.
?Vegita! They?re coming from the top of the palace!?
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Majin Vegita puffed out his chest and twisted around to see a blast of energy crack a hole through the palace roof. He leveled a beefy arm in that direction and raised his hand at a sharp angle, his aura growing ever larger.
?Big BANG Attack!?
A ball of fuming energy took off from his hand as if it were a rifle shot. It reached the hole just as Raditzu appeared and connected with him, resulting in a viscous explosion. A moment later Nail made a more cautious exit, but Vegita was no longer worried with either of them. Koola and Kami had been able to pick themselves up off the ground and resumed the fight against the charmed Saiyan. Nail took the opportunity to attempt to dash in and join in the melee.
In a flash Vegita punched the Changeling between the eyes, flooring him. Kami tried a spin kick to the newly exposed backside, but the Super Saiyan was simply too fast. He grabbed the offending leg and tossed him into a collision course with the incoming Nail. The two made contact with one another and flew all the way back into the wall of a palace tower.
Pikkoro dove in from above but Vegita arched his body into a back flip, his feet landing with a surprising amount of power into the side of the Namek?s extended leg. There was a loud snap and the green man tumbled through the air then landed hard on his back. As he tried to get back up on his good leg, Kami appeared hovering in the air.
?Pikkoro,? he droned in a grave voice. It could only mean one thing, ?We cannot beat him like this. You know what we have to do??
?No!? the grown Namekian shouted, but sounded more like a hatchling. He twisted his leg around and regenerated the broken bones in a painful manner to point out his defiance. After that he flew right back at Vegita. In a second he was sent flying back, and not under his own power. Kami raced to catch up with him.
?He will kill us all at this rate, you cannot deny that!? the older Namek pleaded. Pikkoro tried to right himself but slipped on a stone fragment, which made him all the angrier. ?We do not have to strength to beat him alone. This is our last chance, to take the time before we are the last ones left! Please!?
Pikkoro grunted as he finally got balanced on his feet and dusted himself off, as if such a thing it mattered. In truth he was stalling for more time to think of another way, but the conclusion was still the same. There was no other way around it. He watched through squinting eyes as Koola was plowed into the courtyard surface, then Nail and Piccolo Daimoun were knocked away like dolls. No other way.
??Fine...?
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Chapter Six: Fusion
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?? but we do it my way, or not at all,? the short demand took Kami aback, as the finality of what he would be doing finally sunk in. He would no longer be his own being, one way or the other. Another voice inside his head didn?t sound all too appealing, his brain felt as if it was a one-Namek domicile. The old fighter shook his thoughts free of such rubbish, as being emotional, especially on the battlefield, tended to get someone killed awfully fast. He was the one who proposed it in the first place, anyway. With a quick nod the agreement had been made. There was no turning back from here on out.
Pikkoro took a deep breath and extended his arm to the old version of himself. Power started flowing between the two, covering them in a halo of cobalt energy. Kami started to scream as his body was physically withering away and Pikkoro did the same, but because the former was invading his mind. The light around them grew more intense as the merge went into its final stages until they were like a star on Earth. Vegita, Nail, Koola, everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to see what was going on.
The light faded down to reveal a single body standing at its center. Neither Pikkoro nor Kami, he was a being unlike any other. Without any more hesitation Kamikorro lunged straight for Vegita. The Saiyan ducked low and back while extending an arm. The move planted a powerful fist right into the new Namek?s abdomen and doubled him over. He hopped back up and brought an elbow into the back of his opponent?s head, and Kamikorro landed chin first into the hard stone. A third hit would have sealed the fate of the two-in-one warrior, but they/he had already blurred into thin air.
A flash of power touched Vegita?s senses and he tried to bring up an arm to block to kick that was coming, but it was too late. The snap kick cracked across the Majin?s jaw and he hit the ground hard. Kamikorro kept the heat on with a barrage of lighting fast punches into his kidneys, driving him farther into the courtyard. It quickly became too much for Vegita to keep his cool under and he shouted in frustration, his energy expanding in a raw, untamed fashion that blew everyone away. He quickly got to his feet before anyone else had, and saw that his burst of rage had pushed everyone to the opposite end of the large palace.
Kamikorro jumped up, his own anger radiating such power that they/he began levitating into the air. It seemed as though their combination had yielded much less than they had expected, and the result could very well be the same as it would have been only minutes before. The rage boiled to the surface as the bright white aura took shape. The Namek raised both hands to his forehead, one on top of the other, and started focusing his power into a single point.
?Maahhh Senkooooo?!?
The last syllables echoed through the near-empty sky as a ball formed. It doubled in size with every glowing pulse, and quickly became larger than the palace itself. It was tipped back ever so slightly then it was swung forward more than thrown, as the ball was so large that it could reach Vegita without having to leave its creator?s grasp. ?Haaaaa!?
Vegita caught it with both arms while all those who could move escaped the vicinity for the fear of being flash fried. The sheer force of the Masenko?s decent was transferred through the Ultra Saiyan?s legs, and it rocked the entire palace. He began to bend the overwhelming might of the attack, but Vegita slowly took control of the situation. To Kamikorro?s amazement, the ball of energy was being pushed right back at him. The Namek was forced to through up his arms in defense as the Masenko was far too large and too close to dodge around. The powerful orb of energy washed over his body and burned like the fires of hell. In moments it was a bright dot in the distance of space.
Kamikorro, winded from the unexpected turn in the battle, let his arms fall. He descended to the palace courtyard and fell to his knees shortly afterwards. He had quickly run through a large portion of his energy in the brash attempt to smash Vegita. He almost didn?t notice it when Nail, Koola and Piccolo Daimoun came to his side. When he did, the gears of the merged Namek?s mind began to turn at a furious pace. They could still recover from this.
?What?s going on?? a limping Raditzu asked now that he had finally returned to the battlefield. Things seemed to have changed drastically yet again in his absence, and he wanted answers. However, the Super Saiyan was brushed aside as Kamikorro stumbled over to PD.
?Give me your power,? he demanded of the older Namek. The two locked eyes and silently argued over the right course of action. This could be too hasty, to foolish but they did not every one of them would die. Time was running out. As if to point out the danger a beam of golden radiance blindsided Koola, knocking him off the palace. As they all turned to see what happened, Nail was the next to receive an attack. Time had run out. It was now or never. Piccolo Daimoun brandished his chest and shouted, ?Take it!?
Kamikorro extended an arm and the transfer of power started instantly. Like before the two were caught in a wash of pearl and sapphire light as the change took place. As the light became an overbearing flash, they couldn?t hear Raditzu?s warning over their own screaming. A beam of energy washed over them and covered their fusing aura.
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Chapter Seven: the Son of Kataz-san
***
?Haaaa!..? Majin Vegita?s voice trailed off as his energy blast faded. The smoking path it had cut through the courtyard began to vanish as well? to a ball of radiant light that shone from the center of where the Nameks last were. As that too dimmed everyone could see the Namek standing alone. What?! Impossible! Vegita thought. Truly there was no way that the Namek would have had the power to live through such an attack unscratched.
?I am? whole,? the Namek said to himself. He reveled in this secret of secrets. Flexing his newfound might and muscle, he had seemingly forgotten of everything that had happened around him. He performed wild spinkicks and the fastest of rapid punches ending in a stance with his arms raised towards the outer heavens and laughing maniacally.
?Face me, Namek!? a voice from behind challenged. The green warrior?s mind returned to the here and now and he became gravely serious. He turned around to face his opponent. The next thing Vegita knew the Namek was not four centimeters from his face, and a painfully sharp knee had been driven into his gut. The Saiyan tried to throw a counter punch that was sure to connect at such close range, but again he was foiled as his foe moved faster than was seemingly possible. A kick caught Vegita?s knee in the side, snapping it into a position that wasn?t natural. He tipped over to his side now that the support was gone and fell right into a hard uppercut to his ribs. Several loud cracks were heard as the mighty Ultra Majin was sent reeling into the air. In a second he slammed to a halt from impacting on the Namek?s chest.
?How?? he asked in a dizzy slur. The pain was picking away at Vegita?s mind, and it was all he could do at this moment to not collapse.
?How?? the Namek asked, his fangs gleaming white in the brightness of midday. ?It was easy enough. Daimoun knew it, and now so do I, as he is part of me, us. You, you pathetic Saiyan, are the only one who doesn?t know! Daimoun saw your speed when we came together for a moment. Your body is powerful, but you were moving so slow that even he could sense your movements? you Saiyans will never be as powerful as me, no matter what tricks you learn. It?s over!?
With that, the Namek?s evil grin broadened as the truth seeped its way into Vegita?s head. He caught a flash of movement before everything went black. His body tumbled through the air again, this time down, and bounced hard off the palace roof and onto the one of the once well kept gardens. ?Bring them all together!? the Namek shouted, ?We shall rid ourselves of this infestation in one final blow!?
***
?We can?t do this without more help, Babidi!? Paragus shouted. Despite all their tricks and cunning, things had taken a turn for the worst of the worst. They sat there in silence, gazing into the glowing pool as thoughts were made and destroyed in rash attempts to survive.
?We might have one final chance?? the little charmer said, but his voice did not carry very much hope.
***
Broli and Vegeta Ou had been thrown next to Vegita. The last defenders of the cause. But something, or someone, was missing.
?Where?s Goten?! Nail shouted.
***
Chapter Eight: Power of the Son
***
Alright, this is it Goten, the young Super Saiyan thought to himself. He was hovering in the air, left arm limp and pale from loss of blood. His vision was blotched out by spots of whiteness and it was hard to keep any mental focus at all. For a moment he forgot what he was doing, but quickly reaffirmed what was going to on and stared down hard at the evil ones below. He had one shot to do this. Placing his right hand back next to his hip, Goten started powering up.
?Chao?Kaah Maay Haa? Maaaaaay, ah, aaaaay!..? and he stumbled as muscles threatened to give out before it the task was accomplished. The sky around him started to glow an eerie blue as the attack was launched, ?Haaaaa!!?
Everyone on the Lookout looked up as the wave of ki was let loose. Raditzu shouted for everyone to clear the area, but no one could hear him over the roar of the energy. Everyone else just stood there for lack of a choice. Everyone but the Namek, that is. Swelling with energy, he actually dove headlong into the heart of the beam. The maneuver split the Chao Kame Hame Ha in several gigantic shards, most of which missed the palace completely. The one that did make contact with another being found Nail as its target. It curved in a sporadic zigzag of a line before slamming into the unfortunate Super Namekian. He caught it with both arms but without the time to focus his energy into a suitable defense it engulfed his body in a fiery grasp. It ate through his flesh and ripped apart his body, and in moments there was nothing left at all.
Higher in the sky, the Namek had nearly made it to point from where the energy flowed. At the last second he let his aura flare, and it broke the attack from around him, leaving Son Goten with nothing with which to defend himself. The large Namek?s limbs bulged with power over the smaller Saiyan. ?You should have run, child. Now your foolishness will be your doom.?
In a flash, the Namek grabbed Goten by the neck and flung him to the palace. While freefalling several blasts were sent in after him, and they exploded violently one right after the other. All those who could watched as Goten?s now-limp body went into a dead drop.
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?No, don?t! This wasn?t supposed to happen yet! Stop! Noooo!..?
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.. Son Goku shouted at the top of his voice. A true surprise to everyone, he had arrived on the scene. In an instant he flew in and grabbed his son in the middle of the air and gently floated down to the palace courtyard. He knelt down and set Goten on the stone and checked his pulse. It had stopped, as had his breathing. Goku?s heart sank. If only he had came in a moment faster rather than waiting for Babidi to give the attack sign, just teleported in and got him, just something.
?Well, well, look who?s finally decided to show his face around here,? Raditzu scoffed. He stepped up behind his brother and glared down menacingly as the other knelt over the broken form of his son. The long haired Saiyan?s laughed irritated Goku beyond the boundaries of reason. ?You should never have-?
?No!? Goku yelled and was in Raditzu?s face in an instant, grabbing him by the collar. The two looked at one another and the tension started to boil, ?You should never have done this! This time you?ve gone too far-!?
?Too far?!? Raditzu snapped, shoving Goku in the chest which put some distance between the two, ?What do you know of my limitation, dear brother? The truth is that you know nothing! The GREAT Son Goku has finally run into something that he can?t get around! If not for your idiotic ways of foolishly desensitizing everyone around you that things will always work out, maybe your son would still be ali-!? before Raditzu could finish his sentence Goku punched him square in the mouth with all the fury he had. Raditzu, too, had worked himself up quite a bit in the shouting match and reacted in kind, but took it up a notch by powering his fist with Kaio Ken. And so the battle began.