"So you see my dear, that's why we needed you..." Oberon explained, watching Yuuki take in all this new information while her expression remained emotionless. "I've been planning this for some time..." He admitted, clearly impressed with himself as he knew his victory was close at hand. "Granted, that giant beast was an unexpected setback... And I wasn't planning on you being so well guarded afterwards..."

Where are you Tapion? Yuuki wondered, only half listening to the crazy man's ranting as she squeezed her hands together in her lap. Please... Please hurry...

"Aren't you excited?" The blonde man questioned, grabbing Yuuki roughly as she tried to lean away from him. "We're going to rule this world together..." He laughed, seemingly coming more unhinged as the hours ticked by.

Please Tapion, hurry...

...

Not too far away...

...

Tapion and the other fighters made their way towards Yuuki's location, using Bulma's newest invention as their guide. It had taken less than a day to gather the rest of the dragon balls, the blue haired scientist revealing her newest piece of technology as she explained how it worked.

"Think of it as a kind of a mechanical bloodhound..." Bulma had said, tossing the small device to Tapion. "When I did those tests on Yuuki the other day I had to draw some blood, her DNA is unique, just like the signature used to trace the dragon balls!" She finished excitedly, rather proud of herself as Tapion gripped the round screen.

It looked just like the machine they had been using earlier except this time, instead of multiple green dots, there was only one amber colored light flickering on and off. And it wasn't too far away...

"Thank you Bulma." Tapion said gratefully, clicking the small button on top as it gave a more detailed view of the landscape.

Just hang on a bit longer Yuuki... Tapion pleaded, flying as fast as he could towards the flashing light on the map with Goku, Gohan, Vegeta and Trunks following close behind.

...

Back in Oberon's hideout...

...

"Forgive me for interrupting My Lord, but there are five people approaching the castle."

The blonde man in charge growled, not expecting them this quickly as he adjusted his ridiculous crown. "Thank you, I'll make my way there shortly... Now leave us." He ordered, his tone turning dark.

"Yes, My Lord." The hooded figure replied, bowing before exiting the room.

"We should really have a little fun, don't you think?" Yuuki's captor suggested, grabbing her by the hair while he forced her in front of him, both of them heading down a dark hallway before arriving in a strange room. He didn't have long before he'd be preoccupied with the so called 'heros' and he needed to make sure everything was set up perfectly before they got here...

Oberon threw the woman on the ground, stepping on her back as she tried to protect herself. Yuuki gasped, her eyes widening while noticing the shackles laying on the floor just in front of her.

"D-Don't do this... Please..."

Oberon smirked, holding her down with his weight as he threw the metal chains around her wrists. "Mmm... Keep begging..." The blonde laughed, stepping towards the wall and pushing a lever down as Yuuki was yanked up. 

She hissed as her arms were stretched above her head, her toes barely touching the ground as he finally stopped. She felt so tired... No matter how much energy she tried to gather, she still felt so weak...

"You look so good like that..." He commented, seemingly unaware of Yuuki's discomfort as she struggled, trying to power up. "Oh, and I'm afraid that's not going to work..." He laughed, getting closer and closer before grabbing a handful of golden hair. "Those restraints are very special, in that it more or less steals the energy from anyone inside of them." He explained, taking a deep breath as he took in the woman's scent. "But you... You can gather energy from all living things, isn't that right?"

Yuuki glared at him before looking away, determined not to give him an ounce of satisfaction.

"Just stop trying to fight me Yuuki..." Oberon tried, staring at her seductively while moving towards her face, now only inches away.

"Tapion!" Yuuki cried in desperation, knowing she was in trouble as the blonde man only laughed. A loud slap echoed across the room as her face suddenly burned, the impact making the woman see stars for a moment as Oberon growled.

"Why are you making me do this?" He questioned, smacking Yuuki across the face again as tears welled up in her eyes. "Don't continue to upset me..." He warned, sighing as he watched a few red marks start to appear. "Now, stay here until I get back..." The blonde man said, grinning condescendingly before pulling out a small remote and turning the up dial halfway...

Yuuki gritted her teeth, trying to stop the energy from flowing through her as she was unable to control it. The green stones on the sides of her cuffs lit up, seeming to react with the one in the center of Oberon's crown. No... I can't let him do this! Yuuki thought, continuing to fight as Oberon laughed wildly. 

"Maybe when I get back you'll be a little more receptive..." He commented, slipping the remote back into his pocket before making his way towards the doorway and casting one last glance towards his captive. "This won't take long..."

...

Just outside...

Everyone had finally arrived, all of them staring up at the massive castle in the middle of the desert before going over the plan one more time. They had gathered all the dragon balls, just in case they were needed, as they intended to discover Yuuki's whereabouts first.

"Just stay here until we return, understood?" Vegeta commanded, frowning down at his son while he whined.

"What! Daaad..."

"Don't argue!" The Saiyan growled, eager to go in, grab the girl and kill anyone that got in his way. "You know you have a job to do."

"Yeah, I know, I know..." Trunks pouted, kicking a small rock out of the way before repeating what his father had told him before they all set off. "Guard the dragon balls... But, I wanna help save Yuuki!"

"You are helping." Tapion spoke up, looking at him seriously. "You're staying safe, and that's what Yuuki would want, isn't it?"

"Yes..."

Gohan nodded before adding in his two cents. "Think about it Trunks, you've got the most important job here..." He said, trying to make the task seem more appealing to the young Saiyan. "If anything goes wrong, you've got our backs, right?"

"Right!" The lavender haired boy cheered, seeming more enthusiastic about his responsibilities now. The young boy nodded, grabbing the bag that contained the dragon balls before flying a short distance away to wait.

Tapion and the others made their way up the castle's staircase, remaining alert as they searched for any signs of life. The large door was slightly ajar, an ominous breeze blowing through the crack as Goku frowned. Everyone entered slowly, the whole place seeming a bit deserted as Tapion checked the radar. 

"It says she's close." He confirmed, putting the device back in his pocket before gripping the handle of his sword. Just as he'd finished speaking, a fireplace nearby came to life, illuminating the dark corners of the room.

Tapion frowned as everyone watched a hooded figure jump down from the ceiling, landing nearby. "Where is she?" Tapion hissed, drawing his blade as he threatened the stranger.

"I'm sorry but this is as far as you go..." The stranger answered, avoiding the question as two short blades dropped out of their sleeves.

Tapion growled, preparing to dispose of this temporary roadblock quickly as Goku spoke up.

"Tapion, go find Yuuki... We'll handle this." The Saiyan promised, getting into a fighting stance as his son and Vegeta followed his lead. 

The red haired fighter nodded, sheathing his sword as a dark laughter filled the room. 

"Getting a little ahead of ourselves, don't you think?" Oberon chuckled, stepping out of the shadows as he made his way towards the fighters. "I think you'll find that a bit more challenging than you anticipated..." The strange man laughed, the wicked look in his eyes making Tapion furious.

"Enough!" He shouted, charging forward as the hooded figure moved in front of Oberon quickly. Blades at the ready, they lunged forward, gasping in surprise as their target flipped over them.

"Over here!" Gohan shouted, powering up a ki blast as he successfully got their attention. The fighter in the cloak raised both blades, placing them in an X formation as the blue ball of light sailed their way. Gohan's eyes widened as he watched them deflect the blast, sending it flying back towards him and the others as the mysterious fighter suddenly split into three copies.

Oberon's eyes widened, watching as the red haired man charged towards him, realizing that his bodyguard might be too preoccupied to defend him properly. What they didn't know was that he still had some tricks up his sleeve... The blonde smirked, reaching into his pocket and pressing a button before a large green force field appeared around him.

Tapion's blade connected with the light, the conflicting energies clashing against one another briefly before the hero was thrown back.

"Take care of them!" Oberon ordered, pressing the button once more as the force field vanished. He took the opportunity to dash towards the door, Tapion getting to his feet just in time to see him go. The warrior dashed after him as the hooded figures growled, not daring to disobey orders. 

"You're not going anywhere!" All three enemies shouted in unison, making Tapion look up as he watched one of the figures jump into the air before raising their blade. A stone in the handle glowed brightly for a moment before a huge wave of energy began to form. A fast flick of the wrist and the ki was speeding towards the man just as he dived through the doorway.

"Galic gun!" Vegeta shouted, a magenta ray of light shooting across the room as it collided with the incoming attack.

Goku and Gohan jumped into the fight, both Saiyans adding their own ki blasts as the hooded copies dodged them expertly.

"Aaaah!" The original figure beneath the hood growled, bringing both blades to their side before swinging them lengthwise. "DODGE THIS!"

Tapion rolled, the explosion in the next room shaking the ground as he looked around for the blonde man. He knew the other fighters could handle themselves as a flash of light colored hair caught his attention. He raced down the hallways, seeing him slip into a nearby door before following. Tapion ran in as well, not even considering the consequences as he saw the outline of a slender form strung up in the middle of the room...

"Yuuki!"

Yuuki's eyes shot open, searching the room as she wondered if her mind was finally starting to play tricks on her. She gasped, seeing Tapion striding towards her quickly before shouting. "Tapion! Look out!" Yuuki warned, knowing it was a trap as she saw her kidnapper move in the shadows.

In a flash Tapion had his sword drawn, blocking an incoming blow as the sound of metal clashing filled the air.

"Not bad..." Oberon admitted, stepping out from the darkness with an annoyed look on his face. "This might be more fun than I thought..." He hissed, pressing a button on the remote he was holding.

"Ahhh!" Yuuki cried, kicking her legs in pain as energy was pulled through her, making the sword in Oberon's hands glow brightly. 

The blonde man laughed, a sinister energy crackling around his weapon. "Oh... With her power this is just too easy..." He teased, launching a wave of ki towards where Tapion was standing as he dodged just in time. Oberon continued to snicker, stepping in front of the blonde woman before continuing. "Attack me if you dare!" He taunted, throwing his arms out to the side and leaving himself wide open. "There's nothing you can do to stop me!"

The warrior held his sword at the ready, glancing at Yuuki's pained face briefly before growling. "You come at me." He said lowly, the tone in his voice dangerous as he glared at the man across from him. "I'll hack that grin off your face."

"Tch, y-you... You'll die for that!" Oberon hissed, slashing his sword through the air as another attack shot towards the red haired fighter.

Tapion maneuvered his blade expertly before deflecting the attack to the side, the explosion shaking the entire room.

Both fighters rushed forward faster than the eye could follow, clashing in the center of the room as different metal clangs could be heard among the flashes of light. Yuuki gasped as the two men struck each other's weapons once more, Oberon smirking before harnessing a bit more power and sending the other man flying back into the wall.

"Tapion!"

The stone cracked from the force of the impact as Oberon took the opportunity at hand, slashing an X into the air in front of him. He spun around, swinging his sword forward as the energy followed, the large X trapping Tapion where he was.

"Rrraaagghh!" Tapion shouted, fighting against the weight on top of him as he heard his opponent chuckling.

"My mistake..." Oberon said with a grin, strolling towards Yuuki before continuing. "No one can withstand this new power of mine!" He laughed sadistically, his attention suddenly turning back to her. A terrified look was plastered on Yuuki's face as she was unable to think momentarily, completely at this man's mercy as he starred her down.

"With you, I'll rule this world..." Oberson said lowly, enjoying the way Yuuki trembled while he grabbed her face roughly. "Planet to planet, universe to universe... Harnessing their energy to make MY NEW ORDER!" Oberon shouted, laughing insanely. He turned around, sticking his tongue out crudely while glaring at the fighter on the ground as if to prove a point.

Tapion looked on, the rage inside him boiling as he took in the horrifying scene in front of him. How dare someone do this to her... He growled, the energy holding him down seeming less intense as he grew more angry. I... I'm not going to let you get away with this!

"Wait until I get my hands on you!" Tapion threatened, shouting as his power level rose in an instant. "I'LL KILL YOU!"

Yuuki's golden eyes widened, feeling the change in energy as she saw a silver aura beginning to surround the warrior. Another loud yell from the red haired man sent cracks running through the floor tiles as Oberon cursed.

"Wh-What are you doing?!" He hissed, whirling around and preparing to end this as a surge of power exploded forth.

In a split second, Tapion dashed forward jumping into the air before shouting as he swung his sword forward, launching it towards the man standing in front of Yuuki. Oberon smirked, rolling to the side as he dodged the incoming blade easily, standing back up with a laugh as the now unarmed man landed.

"Oh my! Now you don't have a weapon!" The blonde snickered, raising his own sword as he saw the man across from him smirk.

"Neither do you." Tapion said simply, the sound of chains hitting the ground making the blonde man's blood run cold.

He spun around, seeing his source of power no longer attached to his device, the glowing gems in his sword and crown beginning to fade. "No... NO! Y-You... What have you done?!" Oberon roared, charging forward before slashing his blade down at the hero.

Tapion easily caught the blade between his gloved hands, enjoying the look of fear that the enemy was now wearing. Before the blonde could react, he twisted his arms, knocking the sword out of his grasp before spinning around and grabbing the handle as it fell. Oberon screamed as Tapion continued his momentum, cutting the man right through the stomach as his lower half dropped to the ground.

Yuuki gasped, looking away from the carnage just before she heard a blood curdling cry.

"Nnn, m-my... My p-power... My... Ah!"

She heard a sword piercing through flesh once more, a second loud thud echoing through the now silent room as Yuuki sighed in exhaustion. It... It's finally over... In the next instant Yuuki was wrapped up in a familiar warmth as Tapion dropped down next to her, grabbing the woman tightly before speaking.

"I'm sorry I took so long..." He hissed, pulling Yuuki closer as she felt him shaking. "I'm sorry I wasn't there..."

"I knew you'd come to save me." Yuuki said calmly, resting her head on his shoulder while she smiled. "I knew..." She repeated, running a hand through his hair before suddenly remembering what she still had to tell him...

"Tapion... There's something I have to tell you... I-" Yuuki didn't get to finish her sentence however, as an explosion close by sent debris suddenly raining down from the ceiling. 

"Let's get out of here," Tapion suggested quickly, picking Yuuki's tiny form up before dashing out the door to find the others. "You can tell me when we get home..."

The other fighter smiled, loving the way that sounded as she pictured arriving back at Capsule Corporation and seeing all her friends and family. She tried to remain positive as Tapion dashed through the halls, dodging falling stones and beams as the castle began to fall apart.

"This place is going to collapse!" She realized, her eyes going wide just as she saw a light up ahead. 

"There!" Tapion huffed, running towards the doorway and jumping out just in time with Yuuki still in his arms. A blast of dust rushed across the area as the structure finally fell, a few random spires still standing somehow, but for the most part it was completely destroyed. A yell from not too far away made the couple look in that direction as they saw a couple of spiky haired fighters in the distance...

"It's over!" Goku shouted, taking a step forward as he attempted to reason with the enemy. "Just surrender peacefully and no one has to die!"

Yuuki and Tapion arrived on the scene just in time to witness the end of the conversation, both of them landing near where Goku, Vegeta and Gohan were standing. A few feet away, the mysterious figure stood, holding the sack containing the dragon balls.

"Trunks!" Yuuki shouted, seeing the small boy laying on the ground behind the figure in the cloak.

"He's just unconscious..." Gohan explained, frowning as he tried to come up with a plan.

The hooded figured gripped the bag in their hand, taking a step back as Vegeta growled.

"You fool! You don't have the slightest idea what you're dealing with!" The Saiyan prince shouted, wanting nothing more than to just blast this idiot into the other world. But he couldn't really do that with this coward standing directly in front of his son.

"Look, you're outnumbered..." Gohan said, attempting to reason with the stranger. "Just put the bag down and we'll let you leave, I promise."

"I... I'm sorry... I can't." The stranger piped up, hugging the bag desperately before waving their hand in a small circle. "I need them for my own reasons..." They finished, everyone watching in shock as a dark portal opened up, the mysterious figure jumping into it and disappearing with the dragon balls before anyone could stop them...