The Cell Games: Goodbye for now Heroes
The Z-Fighters were flying to the arena as the first to arrive wasn't any of them, but another fighter coming to participate. THE MAN!! THE MYTH!!
THE WORLD MARTIAL ARTS LAUGHING STOCK CHAMPION!!!
HERCUUUUUUUUUULE SATAAAAAAAAN!!!!
HERCULE SATAN!!
Fang: I do not regret that in the slightest.
But not only him, BUT THE SINGLE GREATEST REPORTER IN ANIME HISTORY (I AM LYING MY ASS OFF HERE)!!
JIMMY FIRECRACKER!
Jimmy: THERE HE IS FOLKS!!! THE HOPE OF PLANET EARTH IN THE FLESH!!!
Cell: He's joking right?
Jimmy: Care to let us know what's going through that brave mind? I assume you're feeling confident.
Hercule: What I'm feeling right now is pity for that creep Cell and embarrassment for that little furry over there. Those ears and tail aren't fooling anyone little missy!
Karma: -_-
Karma turned to them before slowly making her way to the three humans in the ring.
Jimmy: Ah- Ch-Champ, I think you might've offended her with that comment!
She stopped in front of Hercule before motioning to her ears still with an unimpressed.
Hercule: Huh?
Karma: Oh for fucks sake.
She quickly grabbed his hand before allowing him to touch her ears. The champion was shocked when he actually started feeling the fox ears.
Hercule: Who in the wha?
After removing his hand she actually pulled the ears upwards showing that they wouldn't come off.
Hercule: O_O Well, those are real.
She walked back without another word.
Jimmy: YOU HEARD IT HERE FOLKS!! SOMEHOW THE EARS OF THIS ODD WOMAN ARE... Real?
Seconds later both Karma and Cell sensed multiple Ki's headed towards the arena.
Karma: Finally, you sure took your sweet time.
The Z-Fighters and Android 16 landed one by one.
Jimmy: I-It appears that many people have seemingly floated.
Hercule: Ha! They all probably go to the same magic school.
Ryu: ...
Erica: Partner no.
Ryu: He's seriously asking for it Erica.
Cell: Alright if anyone's competing, just raise your hand.
Ryu Azure Goku Erica Gohan Trunks Kina Piccolo Vegeta and Mr Satan rose their hands. The human Z-Fighters had only decided to come for moral support knowing they had no chance.
Cell: Predictable but alright.
Karma: Alright, joke match first. Everyone out of the ring except the laughing stock and I.
Everyone did so as Hercule removed his cape.
Hercule: Alright fox girl!! Even if you are a woman if you try threatening the earth then-
Ryu: LOOK BEHIND YOU JACKASS.
Hercule confused did so seeing Karma was there.
Karma: ^_^ Hello there.
Hercule: AH!!
He threw a punch which Karma dodged by moving her head to the side. She then started casually dodging every one of his strikes
Ryu: How much you wanna bet she's not even breathing?
Yamcha: Wait don't you mean breathing hard?
Ryu: -_- No.
Karma: Alright I let you have your fun.
She flicked her finger as a gust of wind blew Hercule out of the stadium while he hit the cliff face first.
Azure: Welp, that's fine with. Let mass panic ensue now.
Ryu: Krillin, how many Senzu's we got?
Krillin: Enough for everyone here. Actually, we've got 2 extra.
Goku: Alright then.
Hercule had recovered as the two had gotten into the ring.
Hercule: HAVE YOU IDIOTS LOST YOUR MINDS?!! I SLIPPED AND FELL OUT, ONLY A MARTIAL ARTS CHAMP LIKE ME CAN HOLD OUT AGAINST ONE OF THEM!!!
Ryu: Yeah you might wanna take care of your daughter before trying to take care of a planet.
Hercule: O_O
Krillin: Oooh he went straight for the bloodline there.
Cell: Alright, who's first?
Goku was about to step into the ring before Erica jumped in.
Erica: Dibs.
Goku: What?! Come on Erica!!
Erica: Sorry Goku you snooze you lose.
Cell: Oho!! This should be interesting. Just remember no weapons.
Erica shrugged before removing what seemed to be a yo-yo and two fans from her person.
Krillin: Wait a second has she always had those on her?
Azure: Yeah. We all keep weapons on us.
Azure brought out Destiny's Ward in its handgun form.
Ryu: I just pull them out from a my personal space.
Azure: Though we haven't actually had much use lately.
Erica got into a stance.
Erica: Hope you don't mind but I'm gonna turn up the heat from the start.
Cell: By all means, feel free.
She powered up with a golden aura appearing around her.
Jimmy: A-Astonishing!! It seems as if this woman has lit ablaze!!
Wind flew from Erica as she powered up to her limit.
Cell: There we are. You aren't too bad girl.
He as well powered up. Saying nothing Erica sped in landing a punch on Cell's jaw. The perfected Bio-Android skidded back before going forward kicking Erica sideways making her flip and then land on her feet. Then both of them dashed forward beginning to exchange blows.
Trunks: Incredible. Erica's gotten so much stronger from training in the Time Chamber.
Vegeta: She's going toe to toe with that monster!
Ryu said nothing as he was just watching the battle as closely as he could.
Shojo: So, you're completely committing this to memory huh?
Ryu: 'It's better that way. Easier to work with.'
Erica: 'Good. They're all trying to memorize his patterns. Now to do it for me.'
She vanished appearing behind Cell kicking him in the back of the head. Rounding off from this avoiding a ring out Cell fired a blast at her as she fired one back creating an explosion. The bug man rushed out of the smoke but checking Erica. Although hurt from this Erica gritted her teeth before hitting Cell with an equal amount of force causing him to cough. This process repeated a few times as both Piccolo and Azure felt experienced Deja Vu.
Trunks: Weird. It feels like Erica is giving this her all, but at the same time not.
Azure: She's fighting with two different intentions.
Kina: What?
Azure: Most importantly to Erica, she's fighting for herself here. She's not gonna roll over and let someone else fight while she's on the sidelines. But, she's also fighting so we can learn Cell's moves.
Right as he said that both Erica and Cell landed punches on each other's faces.
Tarble: What?!
Erica flew into the air firing blast as Cell while he flew up firing his own blast to counter them before throwing a Kienzan towards her as she dodged while the disk maneuvered around chasing her.
Shonen: Aside from that, she already knows she won't win this.
Thinking fast Erica did a twist before firing a blast at the disk destroying it before moving over to Cell double axe handling him down into the ground before.
Cell: While I never would've thought it, behind that calm and delicate exterior an incredibly powerful fighter in her own right.
They were both panting as Erica's aura flared up while she pulled her hand back charging a blast.
Yamcha: Uhhhh, wh-what do you think she's doing up there guys?
Cell: No, she wouldn't actually do it would she?
Karma: ... No...
The blast became larger as the power built up more. This time Ryu and Azure began to sweat.
Erica: CROSS!!!
The attack grew even larger as at this point everyone was starting to question this.
Ryu: Getting Tarble and Vegeta flashbacks here!
Azure: E-Erica, think about this for a second! If you aren't able to redirect the blast then-
Right as they said that she vanished in the sky.
All: O_O
She was behind Cell as the Bio-Android was too stunned to speak. Soon enough he was able to say something.
Cell: CRAP BASKETS-!!!!
Erica: BREAKER!!!!
Erica fired the blast creating an explosion as the wave traveled and destroyed a mountain. When the smoke cleared Erica had her hand out panting hard and Cell was missing half of his body.
Erica: Sh-Shit, looks like my aim was off.
Cell groaned having been caught off guard hurt.
Erica: I was at least hoping to only leave your torso.
Cell regenerated having lost a good bit of his energy.
Cell: Argh, well, didn't know you could do THAT. Now let's-
Erica: That's where I call it.
Cell: ... What?
Erica: You and I both know that I'm basically running on fumes here after that little stunt. I gave it everything I had, and for now I'm content.
Cell: Hmph, very well. Feel free to jump back-
Erica: Don't hold your breath. You won't get another chance against me after your next battle.
She stepped out of the ring cracking her neck.
Erica: God, using my Semblance teleportation with Ki is a completely different can of worms I shouldn't have opened.
Ryu: Yeah leave that reckless shit to me Erica. I'm the one who's got the obscene amount of resilience.
Karma soon stepped into the ring.
Karma: Alright, which one of you will it be? Trunks? Kina? No actually that would be a waist, kids can't even use their fancy sword attacks. Tarble? Pfft, that chance. Though I could always play chiropractor if your neck's still sore.
Tarble: HOW DARE. (!!)
Karma: Ryu? Ohoho PLEASE tell me it's Ryu. For the trouble you caused with that teleportation bullshit I have something for you.
Ryu: Alright I guess I'll-
Goku: No Ryu, let me.
Ryu: Goku?
Karma: Goku? Well not exactly expected but not unappreciated.
Goku stepped up into the ring. He looked back at Ryu for a moment before looking forward at Karma.
Ryu: *Sigh* Fine, go ahead.
Karma: Looks like the savior of the earth has come up.
Goku saying nothing dashed in trying to punch Karma across the face. Though this attempt was easily blocked with a single hand. To retaliate the fox girl attempted to kick him in the side but Goku was able to grab her leg before spinning Karma and throwing her into the air.
Karma: Alright let's stop this. That little exchange was kore than enough to estimate were each other is at.
Goku: Alright then, let's get serious.
Goku clenched his fist crouching down cross his arms in front of him. While he did he had gone ablaze similar to Erica. The ground began to quake as everyone was shocked.
Azure: Unreal!!
Piccolo: G-Goku's become this powerful?!!
The only ones who didn't seem surprised were Ryu and Gohan.
Gohan: 'This is it. Dad is about to go all out.'
Ryu: 'Do it Goku.'
Red lightning came off of the martial artist before his power seemed to reach its peak.
Goku: HYAAAAAA!!!!
With a final yell the lightning shot into the sky blinding everyone. When it cleared Goku was finally at his maximum power.
Karma: Much better.
Karma clenched her fist before powering up as well as she had a golden aura as well.
Goku: 'I've gotta do everything I can to hold out for at least 8 minutes. I'm betting everything on Ryu and Gohan to learn their moves and win this.'
Goku dashed in seemingly about to go for a punch. Karma was ready to dodge but surprisingly Goku vanished.
Karma: What the- UGH!!!
The redhead received a kick to the cheek causing her to skid back. Though Goku was nowhere to be found after the hairs on the back of her neck stood up as Karma turned punching him right in the gut as he jumped back to gain some distance from the Android.
Azure: WOAH!!
Erica: Was that Instant Transmission?! There was no sign of it at all!
Ryu: Yeah that's my doing. Goku took a page from my book and now he can freely teleport in battle.
Tien: That's amazing!
Vegeta: 'Damn you Kakarot!!'
Karma saying nothing dashed forward kicking at Goku forcing him to flip back before leaping in for a punch. The two clashed fist sending a shockwave into the air before they started moving around at incredible speeds.
Jimmy: Larry, please tell me you're getting all this!
Larry: Oh Uh- Yeah actually. I just got this new filter that can keep up with faster than light speeds.
Hercule: A-Aha! N-Neat trick! Bet you I could do it better though!
Goku and Karma began going blow for hollow as when the former ducked a punch he fired a blast at Karma causing her to fly back to the edge of the ring.
Cell: Astounding. These two are fighting at incredible levels of power. Though I would've preferred to face either Goku or Ryu myself, just watching is simply breathtaking.
Krillin: Geez, they're so fast.
Gohan: Wait, you're having trouble?
Piccolo: Yeah...
Kami: Wait a second are they-
Azure: So it's only me Erica Gohan and Ryu who follow it all completely?
Ryu: Well you're gonna A LOT more when Karma actually decides to up the anti.
Tarble: You're telling me she's not even putting any effort right now?!
Ryu: No, just look at her.
They saw the Bio-Android Faunus gracefully moving out of the way and they saw a smirk on her face.
Kina: She's smiling?!
She did a back flip before kicking the back of Goku's leg making him fall to a knee. She put her hands together about to force him further into the ground before Goku pushed himself up and drop kicked Karma sending her flying.
Yamaha: Yes he's got her-
Right then she stopped mid air.
Ryu: Yamcha optimism is good but realism also is kinda important here.
Yamcha: I'm just trying to have a little hope!!
Tien: The fact that you have any hope in your life right now is your most admirable quality.
Yamcha: Huh... Thanks man-
Cell: Yamcha, for the love of God don't thank him.
Karma: Come on Goku, we both know a ring out wouldn't have satisfied you in the slightest.
Goku: Fair enough, BUT a win is still a win.
Karma: Good point. Now, stop me if you've seen THIS before.
She put her finger tips to her forehead charging a blast.
Goku: Ah- Oh crap!
Tien: Wait what the hell is that?
Erica: Time out Piccolo isn't that the uh... Umm...
Piccolo: Oh come on it's Makakas... Makanaka-
Ryu: FOR FUCK FUCKS SAKE JUST CALL IT THE-
Karma: SPECIAL BEAM CANNON!!
He fired the beam at Goku as he had barely dodged in time as it headed towards a mountain blowing it up.
Jimmy: UNBELIEVABLE!!! SOMEHOW KARMA HAS SHOT A BEAM FROM HER FINGERTIPS AND DESTROYED A MOUNTAIN!!!
Azure: Wait a damn minute I thought she only had mine Ryu's Erica's Tarble's Gohan's and Cooler's DNA. How'd she do that?
Ryu: Hmmm, wow. It's almost as if she has every ability of the guy who can COPY ANYTHING.
Piccolo: Since when could you do the Special Beam cannon though?
Ryu: Immediately the first time I saw you do it after getting my Semblance back.
Karma flew back in nailing Goku with a punch to the face. Taking this he hit Karma with a punch to the stomach making her cough up a bit of blood. Though this didn't deter her as she hit Goku back with a blow equally as ferocious. They began to rapidly repeat this actions before throwing punches and kicks faster as they floated into the air before breaking apart as they both were tiring out.
Karma: Gotta say Goku, you are one tough customer.
Goku: *Pant* Yeah, I'd have to say the same for you Karma. Which is why I gotta ask. Why waist your time trying to destroy the earth?
Karma: Why you ask?
Goku: According to Ryu you once helped save Remnant and other worlds. Why suddenly look to destroy one and break the trust you formed?
Karma: You just wouldn't get it. A mountain kid like you wouldn't exactly have had opportunities to be discriminated your entire life. I hate humans. Every one of them.
Goku: But is it really worth losing the friends you do have?
Karma: At one point I thought it wouldn't be. But, thanks to Gero, I have the power to do it. And the ability to make myself heartless.
She brushed her hair behind her head.
Karma: Now, Cell might be a little angry at me for this but I AM the co creator of the games. From now on ring outs won't count. Which means that thing is useless.
A blast appeared in Karma's hand as it began to compress.
Goku: WAIT KARMA NO!!! THERE ARE NORMAL PEOPLE DOWN THERE IF YOU DO THAT YOU'LL-
Karma: They'll be fine as long as someone gets them.
She fired the blast down as every Z Fighter dodged. Ryu thinking fast grabbed Hercule Jimmy and Larry carrying them away from the blast.
Cell: Welp, sucks but it was bound to happen anyway.
Ryu: Don't thank me, just try and stay alive.
Ryu walked away without another word being said. Karma noticed she was starting to be worn down as well noticing Goku's fatigue.
Karma: Well Goku, it has been fun but I've gotta save myself for the main event. So 2 minutes is all you get. *Turns to side* -_- You know who the hell you are, I defy you to say it when I'm involved.
Shojo: Wait what?
Goku: Oh yeah, we'll see about that.
They flew forward to each other clashing fist. While they battled Ryu didn't take his eyes off for even a second he adjusted to Karma's speed increase as she began to overwhelm Goku.
Goku: HYAAAAAA!!!!
Goku let out a yell pushing out a Ki Barrier with knocked Karma back.
Karma: What wrong, was a hint of my true speed a bit too much for you?
Kina: I can't believe it. They're both tired but they're going all out here!
Ryu: Yeah but not for long. Just look at him.
Goku was breathing incredibly hard as Karma only took in a light breath.
Gohan: I haven't seen him this winded since he got hit by the Heart Virus.
Trunks: You know, this would be the perfect time to help him out!
They all stayed silent hearing this not even bothering to look at the time traveling half breed.
Trunks: Uhhh, you know, maybe with a Senzu Bean even.
Once again, they didn't say a word.
Trunks: Come on this would be the perfect time!! We could jump in and-
Ryu: That's enough Trunks. You obviously didn't learn anything about my mentality during fights in the future.
Trunks: What?
Vegeta: I can't believe you're my own son. There's no doubt about it. Kakarot is going to lose.
Trunks: You know?!
Trunks looked at Kina who clenched her fist.
Kina: There's no way out of that.
Ryu: Right now Goku is pushing through his every limit not to drop on the spot. He's not just fighting for the sake of the world, he's fighting to test those limits too. I'll be honest, if it was between giving up himself and accepting your help: You better believe that he'd take that damn Senzu and throw it right back in your face.
Azure: So then the question is how will he keep going.
Right as he said that the golden aura vanished from Goku's body.
Shonen: O_O
Azure: Wh-What?
Goku: That's it. I'm calling it there.
Karma: ... What?
Vegeta/Azure: I'LL KILL HIM!!!
Cell: Oh you have to be joking!
Karma: Ah- What the-? Really?! You won't even see this until you're out of energy?!
Goku: Yeah. It'd be a waist just to black out. I surrender. That means you win.
Azure/Karma/Vegeta: Every word you just spoke has made me violently angry. OH GREAT! I'M AGREEING WITH THESE TWO! LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO!!
Goku: Don't worry. There at least two other fighters that but me to shame. You get to have one of them all to yourself.
Karma: Hm?
She looked down and saw the obvious choices which to her were Ryu and Azure.
Karma: Pfft! Ok, you got me there. Didn't think you were a trickster Goku but you son of a bitch, ya got me!
Ryu: -_- That was incredibly reckless but whatever.
Shojo: So, how much do you think you can do?
Ryu: 'I think I can try it. If it was anyone other than Karma then it would probably fail.'
Cell: WELL~ If you don't mind Karma I'm gonna take the chance to battle one of those fighters myself. Now Goku, just which one of them is a mystery fighter.
Goku: You'll see. Time to step in, Gohan!!
Cell: ... What?
Tarble: WHAT?!!
Ryu: You're up. Go get 'em tiger.
Ryu gave Gohan a slap on the back making him jolt up.
Gohan: Ouch! That hurt!
Ryu: Then use that. Remember every word of advice I've given you until this day. Both inside the battle, and out of it.
The boy looked at the older fighter before nodding. He jumped down and high five'd Goku while doing so.
Karma: 'The kid? I mean yeah he's apart of my DNA, so obviously his potential is vast, but what? Seriously the only way he'll win is if he throws and temper... Oh. Ohhhh.'
Cell: Well boy if none of the powerful fighters actually interjected, let's see what you can do.
Gohan: 'Ok, he's gotta be a little worn out after the battle with Erica even after recovering. Given that I know his moves I might be able to actually do a good job. If not then Azure could probably even-'
Goku: Hey Krillin, can you pass me a Senzu Bean?
Krillin: Oh yeah sure.
He took a bean out of the bag.
Goku: Thanks. Yo Cell, catch!!
Cell looked over as Goku flung a Senzu Bean. Before it could reach the bug man though Ryu reacted and caught it mid air before teleporting back down and punching Goku upside the head along with Azure.
Ryu/Azure/Shojo/Shonen: NO!!!
Shojo: You are insane!!
Ryu: Did that punch make you lose brain cells?!!!
Azure: Cell cannot have a Senzu Bean under ANY circumstances!!
Goku: Oh come on guys, it's only playing fair. Cell's still worn out from-
Ryu&Azure: THAT'S HOW A TOURNAMENT IS SUPPOSED TO BE YA ORANGE HILLBILLY!!!
They both looked at each other about to something simultaneously but covered their mouths before it could be done.
Erica: Goku listen, they way Cell has gained power is anything BUT fair. Plus if you did it'd just be waisting the bean on a fraction of his energy.
Goku: Huh... Well when you put it like that, then that was a pretty dumb move.
Gohan internally breathed a sigh of relief. After he did so he took off his turban before letting out a shout.
Gohan: HAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
He powered up as wind swirled around him causing dust to fly everywhere. The cliff began to crack as a golden aura surrounded him.
Erica: No way!! THAT'S Gohan?!
Goku: Impressive right?
Tarble: He was holding back this much power?!
Piccolo: This is amazing...
Azure: That's an understatement.
Azure looked forward with a slight smile.
Azure: The strength I'm sensing from him is the same amount I can put out.
When he finished Cell just looked in amazement. Everyone was shocked, except for Ryu Goku and technically Shojo.
Cell: It looks like Goku didn't oversell that power of yours one bit.
Gohan: Ok Cell, I'm ready!
Cell: Then enough chatter!
Gohan ran before jumping into the air. Cell threw a punch but it was dodged as Gohan countered with a kick. Though that was quickly blocked by the Android as the two began to clash blows. Soon enough Cell began to become more aggressive but Gohan managed to dodge with almost ease before firing a blast at Cell sensing him back. That's when he went in getting up close and personal punching Cell in the gut and then crane kicking him into the sky.
Tien: Amazing!!
Karma: Who would've thought. The kid actually has some moves.
Cell: Not bad boy, but let's see how you deal with some of my true speed!!
In almost an instant Cell had head butted Gohan before grabbing him by the shirt and punching his face repeatedly.
And this did not last only a short time.
Shojo: Jeez he's gone for 10 seconds straight.
Finally remembering he had limbs Gohan caught Cell's punch before pulling him close and kneeing him away wiping blood off of his mouth. Right after he put his hands over his head.
Gohan: MASENKO!!!!
He fired a yellow beam towards Cell as the bug man had to think fast before quickly firing a Kamehameha to counter the beam.
Jimmy: M-MR SATAN!! JUST WHAT-
Hercule: IT'S ALL SLIGHT SHOWS!!! THEY'RE USING LONG RAGE UV LIGHTS!!!!
Ryu: Ok that one doesn't even explain anything.
The young Half Saiyan twisted his hands to the side as the beam he fired did the same ripping through Cell's attack.
Cell: SHIT!!
The attack hit Cell's arm causing it to be destroyed. Though that didn't last long as it was regrown and the two flew down to the ground.
Cell: Gotta say Gohan, you're quite the surprise. No wonder I just have a tiny bit of your DNA!
Gohan: ... Stop this.
Cell: Hm?
Gohan: There's no point to all of this. Sure, a fight is enjoyable for a lot of people, and I get it. Even I'm the same way sometimes. But here there's just no point.
Cell: Oh ho ho, silly Gohan. Of course there is. Either you fight and defeat both Karma and I, or Earth will be destroyed.
Gohan: Cell I'm telling you. If this keeps going then you'll lose. If not to Ryu, then me.
Cell: You're funny. How could YOU ever hope to defeat me?
Gohan: Ever since I was little I've had this hidden power. If you push me too far, then you won't be able to live to regret it. Weather I like it or not. Because if I snap-
Cell: Let me guess, you'll kill me?
Gohan: Hey, you answered that question.
Going silent for a moment Cell began to chuckle before going into a full blown laughter.
Cell: That was a pretty nice bit of information Gohan! But unwise to share. You see, now I'll stop at nothing to see that power.
Karma looked forward sighing.
Ryu: 'He wouldn't actually be that stupid would he?'
Cell rose a finger.
Cell: Now, let's see this "Hidden Power".
Gohan: I know what you're about to do! Frieza's move isn't gonna work on me Cell.
Cell: Oh it'll do plenty.
He fired the beam at Gohan's head as the boy quickly dodged.
Gohan: I told you it wouldn't work.
Cell: Haha, oh I knew. But you see I wasn't aiming at you child.
He flicked his hand back as the beam seemed to swerve back around. When it did, it hit a certain Z Fighter going right through their hearts.
Son Goku was that target. Gohan turned seeing Goku falling to the ground.
Krillin: GOKU!!!!
Azure: BASTARD!!!! HE WAS ALREADY WORN OUT THERE WAS NO WAY HE COULD DEFEND HIMSELF!!!!
Ryu looked at Goku as he felt as if his rage would explode right then and there. Before it could though, he stopped it himself clenching his fist.
Shojo: Ryu...
Ryu: '... Goku... I promise the earth will be alright.'
Erica: R-Ryu!! How could not even say anything right now?!! C-Cell just... And Goku is-!!
Ryu: Well, that's cause I know that Gohan's gonna stick true to his word.
They were all confused before sensing a massive rise in power. They looked down and saw Gohan with his head down and tears falling from his eyes as lightning began to come off of him.
Gohan: ...
Karma: Yup. Cell's gonna die.
Cell: Ahh!!! Now something interesting is happening!!
Gohan: ... That was your only chance Cell...
Gohan looked up with a burning rage.
Gohan: HRAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!!
A powerful aura erupted from within Gohan as the entire earth shook with the camera beings absolutely destroyed. His hair spiked as he seemed to grow in size ever so slightly.
Azure: Wh-What?
Vegeta: What's going on here?!!
Kina: Wait a second... D-Did Gohan just...
Ryu: That's what a True Ascended Super Saiyan looks like. This is Super Saiyan 2.
SUPER SAIYAN 2!!
Cell: Hahaha!! Finally!! And here I thought that you'd just be the weakling of the Saiyan's!! Turns out none of them even come close to you!! Now that you've shown me your full power, allow me to show you the terrifying depths of my perfection!!! HYAAAA!!!!
Cell began to scream as well powering up. The earth shook once again as Cell gained golden aura once again.
Piccolo: W-Wait...
Cell: Haha, you here are. My final challenge.
Cell with incredible new speed charged forward punching Gohan across the face. The bug man kept a smirk on his face until he realized Gohan was completely fine.
Gohan: I told you. You're going to die.
With all his might Gohan punched Cell in the stomach causing him to pause for a moment before coughing up blood. Not letting up at all he then preformed another attack spinning and kicking Cell across the face with incredible force.
Krillin: Did anyone else feel that?!
Azure: Hoping Cell felt EVERY last bit of pain it could've brought.
Gohan: 'Ugh, God I hope what I'm about to do doesn't backfire on me.'
Cell: A-Argh!! Impossible! There's no way two hits could've done this kind of damage!!
Gohan: I'm not gonna repeat myself Cell. You get no mercy now.
Gohan appeared in front of Cell drop kicking him. Seeing this Ryu went even more silent looking away.
Kami: You must be so proud.
Shojo: You're first student is growing right before your eyes.
Ryu: Well... I-I mean he could've done it with more flare.
What he lacked in the flashiness Gohan made up for in brutality. As this was the face Cell made after.
Kina: UGH!!!
Ryu: -_- If any of you EVER catch me making a face like that after getting hit, finish me off then and there.
Azure: Only if you do the same for me.
Cell seemed to grow greatly in size.
Cell: N-NO!! STAY- HURP!!- DOWN!!!
He covered his mouth straining himself before he couldn't struggle anymore throwing up Android 17 and 18.
16: 17 and 18!!
Gohan: Phew, it actually worked.
Ryu: Wait a damn minute if those two are out then that would mean...
Cell: GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!
Piccolo: It's over. Cell can no longer maintain his perfect form.
Cell began to become far more skinny and his skin became a dark shade of green while his tail popped out from his back.
Azure: He's back to his first form!
Ryu: Wait a damn minute, you're telling me what we were dealing with this entire time, WAS THIS?!!!
Azure: Humiliating isn't it?
Cell (High Pitched Voice): Ugh!! You damn brat!!
Gohan: Time to finish you off Cell!!!
The bug man scowled hearing this.
Cell: WELL THEM IF I DIE HERE, I TAKE THIS ENTIRE PLANET WITH-
At that second Cell could feel a beam pierce the top of his head. He looked back to see the source was Karma.
Karma: There, that pesky little nucleus is taken care of.
Cell: K-Karma?! You damn-
Karma: I'll stop you right there. I only agreed to help until we achieved our goals. After that, I could just kill you on a whim if I felt like it.
Gohan: Wh-What the?
Yamcha: Wait a second, so is she on our side now?
Ryu: No, you're just seeing Karma's deceitful nature.
She teleported in front of Cell grabbing him by the neck starting to absorb his energy.
Karma: Ahhhh, back at 100%. You've outlived your usefulness "Perfect Being". Or, FORMERLY perfect.
She tossed Cell up before firing a wave of Ki that shook the very earth itself eradicating Cell. Everyone sensing the power was shocked.
Gohan: 'Sh-She was holding back this much power all along?'
Even with his new found strength Gohan began to tremble.
Gohan: 'She's strong yeah, b-but that's not what's scaring me about her... I've never met someone who could act like this...'
Ryu looked down seeing Gohan's shaking.
Ryu: ... Well, looks like it's finally my time.
Azure: Ryu, this tournament is practically out of the window now! We can team up on her and then maybe-
Ryu took off the bandana on his arm before handing it to Azure. This surprised the man as Ryu smiled before jumping down.
Erica: W-Wait, he never lets anyone even hold that.
Azure still in shocked just looked at the bandana Amber had given Ryu all those years ago. Ryu walked up patting Gohan on the shoulder.
Ryu: You did great Gohan. I'll take it from here.
Gohan: What?! But Ryu if you take her on alone you'll-
He bonked the ascended Super Saiyan on top of the head.
Ryu: Shut up ya little nerd.
Gohan looked at Ryu before nodding and grabbing the two unconscious androids.
Karma: So you sent away your strongest fighter to settle things yourself.
Ryu: No. In a second he'll be the second strongest.
Ryu closed his eyes clenching his fist.
Ryu: 'I might be joining you for a while Goku. But I'll be damned if I don't save this planet while I'm at it.'
Lightning came off of Ryu in waves as his aura flared up as well.
Karma: W-Wait a second, don't tell me you're actually able to...
The ground began to quake as wind came off of Ryu.
Vegeta: AH!!!
Piccolo: I DON'T BELIEVE THIS!!!
Krillin: CHECK IT OUT!!!! RYU'S GOING TO THE SAME LEVEL AS GOHAN!!!!
Tears began to fall from Ryu's eyes as he transformed with his hair spiking up and lightning coming off of his aura. He opened his eyes as for some reason Karma saw no malice behind them even inside the transformation he was in.
Karma: Ha, well you weren't wrong about being the strongest of the group. But you still aren't powerful enough.
Ryu: I've got plenty more than raw power. You should know that.
HIT THE MUSIC!!
He began to walk slowly towards Karma calmly taking his time. As he did the fox girl in question just stared.
Karma: 'I know I'm stronger than him. It's not hard to see... So why do I feel so on edge?'
He continued walking seemingly not even acknowledging Karma herself looking down. Seeing this Karma teleported out of sight.
Tien: WATCH OUT RYU SHE'S-
Faster than anyone could realize Ryu's tail had grabbed Karma's wrist stopping her punch.
Karma: Huh?
It quickly wrapped back around Ryu's waist as he still didn't looked back.
Gohan: D-Did he know Karma was there?
Krillin: I mean he had to.
Karma seeing this gave up the sneak attack route before kicking at Ryu's head while he ducked down.
Azure: ... No.
Erica: My Semblance happens instantly. Karma got that punch ready before she actually teleported. Not even Ryu would track someone with his eyes that fast.
They all looked down seeing something they couldn't have predicted even if they tried. Ryu was dodging and weaving every one of Karma's blows with seemingly no effort.
Tarble: How is he doing this?! It might not be more than half but Karma still has the advantage in power!!
Karma: 'WHY CAN'T I HIT HIM?!!'
Karma leapt back before creating another one of herself with the same level of strength she possessed. They both attacked in unison but still Ryu dodged.
Shojo: Are you getting the hang of it?
Ryu: Yeah, but it still feels so weird.
He ducked down while both Karma's threw a punch. This resulted in the two foxes hitting each other.
Vegeta: This can't be possible!! Ryu is a genius but even he shouldn't be able to do what he's doing even with his knowledge of Karma's moves!
Erica: These aren't his usual movements either. He's moving like a completely different person.
Ryu: TYAAA!!
He punched Karma in the stomach hard as she coughed before being sent flying back into her clone as it disappeared.
Karma: What is this Ryu?!! Some sort of new Semblance you copied?!!!
Azure: I don't know how, but somehow, someway, he's figured out how to move without even thinking.
Ryu looked at his fist.
Ryu: Odd. I can attack but I'm pulling my punches to not get hurt as bad.
Karma flew in throwing a flurry of blows at Ryu but none of them could even connect. The instant she stopped Ryu spun himself in the air kicking her across the face before axe kicking her shoulder blade. Though through this Karma was finally able to grab Ryu by the leg slamming him into the ground finally doing damage.
Though this was payed back with interest as after getting back up he hit her with a hard knee and charged an red and blue blast in hand.
Ryu: Comet Burst!
He shoved the attack into Karma's stomaching making her fly back into the mountain causing an explosion.
Krillin: Look at him go!!
Ryu looked at his hand as it twitched a bit.
Ryu: No good. Super Saiyan 2 and this technique are hard to maintain together perfectly. I can tell I won't be able to dodge her next attack.
Shojo: So?
Ryu: ... I've got a plan to win but you won't like it.
Shojo: ... Ughhh, well at least I know that this won't have bad consequences for us. For long anyway.
Right as she said that the ground shook. The mountain Karma had been hit into exploded as her eyes glowed with fury.
Gohan: N-Not good!! Karma's power just exploded!!
Karma: THAT'S IT!!! YOU'RE FINISHED!!!!
Azure: Aero's Semblance!!
Erica: Crap that's not good!
Ryu crouched down glowing in a crimson aura.
Ryu: 'Crimson Fist will help me get close. I've only got one chance though.'
The aura grew to massive sizes as Karma's did the same.
Azure: WE'VE GOTTA GET AWAY!!!! WHEN THOSE TO CLASH WE'LL BE TOAST IF WE DON'T!!!!
The Z-Fighters all flew back to avoid the imminent explosion. After a brief stare down that felt like an eternity both Karma and Ryu leaped towards each other causing the ground underneath them to break. They got closer to each other pulling back their fist.
Karma: HAAAAAAAAA!!!!
Ryu: DYAAAH!!!!
They both threw their fist forward as a blinding light shone all around the landscape while a final explosion occurred as it was visible from even space. When the light dissipated the fighters that were caught in the shocks rose up groggily.
Krillin: Arghh, that hurt even from here...
Piccolo: What happened to them?!
As the dust began to clear they could all see an image. Ryu's fist was firmly planted in Karma's stomach but his other hand was placed on her cheek. However, Karma's hand had gone fully through Ryu's stomach. Everyone seeing this was shocked as Azure shed a tear.
Azure: RYU!!!!
Powering up he dashed towards the battle field as fast as he could. Although he had been critically wounded, he smiled as Karma was only in shock.
Karma: H-How the hell could you be smiling at a time like this?!!
Ryu: Because, I just won.
Before she had a chance to question what he had said a golden light came from Ryu's hand as it enveloped Karma. Azure seeing this stopped mid air confused.
Azure: Wh-What?
Karma began to feel herself change as memories came flooding back into her mind.
Shojo: 'A technique Ryu created himself. Healing someone's mental scars.'
Karma: Wh-Wh-What's happening?
Tears began to glow down Karma's face as she started having flashbacks of her time with Ryu Azure and Erica as Team RAGE. She also began to think of the first time she had met the three separately. Finally she looked down at her bloodied arm and noticed the blood on her face as well. The light faded as Ryu coughed.
Ryu: Haha, t-told you I won.
He gave a bloody grin as Karma looked at him once again with a look of both horror and sadness.
Karma: RYU!!!!
She quickly pulled her hand out beginning to panic.
Azure: Wait a second, Karma's Ki and Aura.
Krillin: WOAH!!! Did you guys just feel that?!!
Trunks: Y-Yeah!
Erica: Every trace of evil and hate just... Vanished.
Karma: H-Hang on!!! I can help you!! All I need to do is-
Ryu: Nah, if I really wanted to be healed I would've done it myself by now.
Karma: Wha?
Ryu: Karma, think about it. Part of the reason Gero went THIS far was because I came to earth. And let me tell you, I've made some powerful enemies on Remnant too. I'm kinda like Goku. Every time a threat comes I'm mostly involved.
He coughed once again.
Ryu: I wanna test that theory out. If a threat comes while I'm gone, then I'll be back.
Karma began to cry even more.
Karma: What are you saying?!! You've got people who need you too!!! Your grandparents, your friends!! Aero and Ruby are gonna be revived too!!!
Ryu: Hey, just chill.
He smiled as his Ki got weaker.
Ryu: This isn't goodbye forever. Just for... A little while.
He placed his hand on her head.
Ryu: Take care. And also... Try to make things right.
He closed his eyes falling back onto the ground as his Ki had completely disappeared. Azure looked down hearing his words.
Azure: ... See you later... Ry.
Karma clutched the ground harder shutting her eyes tight.
Karma: *Sob* What have I done?
Azure floated down as Karma only then realized he was there. He said nothing tying Ryu's bandana back onto his arm.
Azure: ... He outdid us all at the end.
Karma still crying looked up at Azure with also had tears falling down his face. She got up slowly but surely composing herself.
Azure: Now what?
Karma: ... I can't stay around you know...
Azure: ... Yeah.
Karma: ... I'm sorry.
Azure: I know... But he wouldn't want you to live the rest of your life in regret.
She sniffed one last time before disappearing.
Shonen: So Azure, what now?
Azure: I... guess I'll keep training.
He looked to see the others who all mourned in silence as well.
Azure: I'll have to break the news to the others too.
Shonen: Well, not to be that wolf, but they will be back.
Azure: Yeah but...
Momentarily Azure felt a slight sting on his shoulder. He turned back looking into the sky smiling and then waving at Ryu.
CHAPTER END!!
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