A/N: as you and the others find yourselves going against an unexpected opponent on the 3rd stage of Babidi's ship, 18 and "Mighty Mask" battle one another all while Hercule and just about everyone else watch on in aw.

In the room the two were in, Babidi was continuing to morn over the death of his pet, Yakon!

Babidi: what kind of savages would do this to my poor Yakon?! He was just a boy!

Dabura: in all do respect, master Babidi, it probably wasn't the best of ideas to get a creature that devours light energy as a pet.

Babidi: LET ME MORN, DAMN IT!

In the next level, you and the others were standing in the room and waiting for the next opponent for the level.

Logan: okay, so level one gave us the weak cannon fodder minion as the first boss.

Goka: and level two gave us the big monster guy who you usually think you'd fight later as the second boss.

Frieza: then who are they going to bring up for the third boss on level three here?

Groudon: okay then, since Vegeta fought the boss in level one and Goka fought the boss in level two, maybe you can give it a shot at fighting, Frostwing. It has been a while.

Frostwing: who me? Nah, I think Gohan should be the one to fight the next guy.

Kyogre: what do you mean? It's been a while since you've gotten to fight.

Goka: nah, I think he's right, Gohan could use a good fight. Especially since what happened with those two guys earlier.

Shin: why won't you people stop treating this like a game?!

Logan: maybe if the entire premise of us getting from one level to another by defeating an enemy in each level didn't sound almost exactly like a boss run, then maybe we would.

Shin: non the less, you guys should focus more on working together than fighting a single enemy at once.

Goka: nah, it's alright. We got this. Besides, it wouldn't be a fair fight if we all ganged up on one person.

Shin: Babidi has literally been trying to push the battles in favor of his warriors this entire time.

Goka: maybe, but we can be a little better than that.

Shin:..........

(Back at the tournament).

Ox King: excuse me. Coming through. Big man walking!

He said as he was making his way through the people in the stands so he can sit with ChiChi and the others.

Ox King: sorry I'm late, major traffic in this city. They fixin to start again?

ChiChi: not yet unfortunately as Goka, Gohan and even (Y/N) are not back from f**king me out of any chances of getting rich and moving into a much better home.

Ox King: oh, don't worry, I'm sure they'll be back soon.

Inside the tournament building, Trunks and Goten, who were both disgusted as Mighty Mask, entered the part that leads to the ring.

Trunks: man, it's a good thing I got back in time when I did. I don't see those other guys anywhere.

Hercule: hmph, those jumps ran off. All of them were just too damn scarred to face the likes of me.

Hercule soon looked over his shoulder to the other remaining contestants.

Hercule: you all were the only ones here who remained that seem to have true courage.

Something soon came to Hercule's mind.

Hercule: that's it!

He soon walked outside near the ring to announce to the people in the stands.

Hercule: ladies and gentlemen, do not be alarmed. No problem will come as long as I, Mr. Satan, am around here standing and breathing before you!

The crowds in the stands soon replied with cheered.

Random Guy: you're the man, Satan!

Random Woman: have my children!

Hercule gave a thumbs up to the crowd before walking over to some of the tournament workers.

Hercule: alright, now listen up. I, Mr. Satan, have a good idea in mind.

Tournament Worker 1: what is it, sir?

Hercule: how does a battle royal sound? Just disqualify the wimpy guys who ran off from the tournament and we can just continue with me and the remaining courageous fighters here can all just fight together in the ring at once. After all, nothing's more exciting in a tournament than slam bang free for all!

Tournament Worker 2: that actually sounds like a terrific idea. The ratings for the tournament would sky rocket through the roof if we do a battle royal.

Hercule: then it's settled. Make the announcement, we're gonna have ourselves a good old-fashioned battle royal!

He said to the announcer.

Announcer: right.

The Announcer soon walked to the ring with microphone in hand.

Announcer: attention ladies and gentlemen, we're terribly for all of the delays. But, I'm happy to announcer that as a proposal from Mr. Satan himself, it has been decided that the next round have the remaining contestants compete in a battle royal! All will face one another within the ring at a single time and only one who remains will be the winner!

ChiChi: well isn't that lovely, I at least get the relief of knowing that this torture will end a lot sooner than I hoped.

Master Roshi: well, look on the bright side, you still got your old home to got back to and enjoy. And your boobs still look nice and squishy.

ChiChi: NEITHER OF THOSE MAKE ME FEEL REMOTELY BETTER!

Back near the ring, 4 of the workers were speaking with Hercule about his idea.

Tournament Worker 3: an incredibly courageous idea, Mr. Satan.

Hercule: why thank yo...... wait, what do you mean by courageous?

Tournament Worker 3: that's right. After all, you're more than likely the most anticipated winner in the battle royal.

Hercule: oh, uh yeah! Hahahahahahaha! I could never even think of considering myself a champion if I wasn't courageous!

Hercule's mind: what have I done?! Okay Hercule, calm down! All you need to do is make it look like you're fighting the other contestants while they're actually fighting one another. And when the last one of them is remaining and possibly even weak from fighting everyone else, I'll take my chance and take them out. Nothing could......

(Quick Timeskip).

When the free for all match began, some of the last remaining contestants were taken out very quickly by 18 or "Mighty Mask". Leaving only the two of them and Hercule.

Hercule's mind:....................................................shit. Okay, this can still work! They'll likely be focused on each other. The plan is still on! Besides, these two look like nothing but a bunch of lowlifes anyway!

Hercule got in a battle pose, ready to attack. "Mighty Mask" got ready to charge in 18's direction, prompting Hercule to suddenly role to their direction for a moment before lunging at them both.

Hercule: Satan Punch!

However, when he swung a fist, he basically swatted at the air as he soon didn't seem to spot "Might Mask" or 18 anywhere.

Hercule: where the hell did they.....

He soon looked up and saw that they were both in the air.

Hercule's mind:........... I'm doomed.

Back at Babidi's ship, you all continued to wait for the next opponent to finally show up. So far, they've yet to actually show up and Vegeta was beginning to get incredibly inpatient.

Vegeta: I'm getting very annoyed with all of this needless waiting! I'm just about ready to blow up this entire worthless spaceship and leave! We're wasting time!

Shin: you mustn't do that! Destroying this ship will only end up likely releasing Majin Buu!

Vegeta: well listen here, elf, if I have to wait any time longer, don't give a rat's ass if the destruction of this ship ends up tearing a gate way out of hell! I will not stand here any longer and waste my time that I could spend finally taking on Kakarot, standing here in this room!

(Y/N): It is somewhat odd that they haven't sent someone else yet. Especially since there's still that Dabura guy here.

Gohan: who knows, maybe they lost their nerve since both Mom and Vegeta managed to take out two of their fighters so quickly.

Groudon: maybe, but if they're so close at wanting to revive someone, they would likely try to throw everything they have at us at soon as possible.

Gohan: they're probably just trying to plan something out and thinking of a much better appro.......

The door across the room soon began to open up.

Vegeta: finally!

The door opened all the way for everyone to be greeted by Dabura. Much to the shock of Shin.

Shin: D..... Dabura?!

Dabura stepped out of the doorway as he snickered under his breath.

Dabura: I must admire you humans for your efforts so far. You managed to best both Pui Pui and Yakon and even make it to the 3rd stage in such a short level of time. I almost dare say that you were rather lucky so far. However, your luck is about to run out as I, The King of The Demon Realm, shall be your opponent!

Vegeta: hmph, if Babidi sent you to face us this early, then clearly the wrinkled little maggot is shitting his pants!

Dabura: that'll do with the pointless chit-chat, mortal. Let us end this right now, all of you at once!

Frieza: him, against all of us at once?

Logan: cockiness flows in just about every villain.

Groudon: well then, "King of The Demon Realm", if you're so eager to get taken out so quickly.....

Gohan: nope.......

Groudon: eh....... Wait what?

Gohan: I am, and I am alone to be your opponent!

Dabura: oh, is that right?

Gohan: yeah, and much like with my mom and Vegeta, we fight a different location! Not this tiny cramped up room!

(Y/N): you sure you want to take this guy on alone? If we all do it, we might take his ass out a lot sooner.

Gohan: I'm sure about it. Besides, it's been a while since I've had a good one on one match.

Dabura: hmph, if that's how it is, then so be it.

Babidi: excellent decision, too big of a shock could cause a problem in awakening Majin Buu.

Babidi spoke to Dabura through his crystal ball.

Dabura: well then, how about a world that allows the best handicap for them. An environment similar to that of Earth's, perhaps?

Babidi: very well then.

The wicked mage lifted up his hands to the crystal ball and spoke out another magic spell.

Babidi: Paparapapa!

Dabura: now you come up with one?!

He yelled as you all were sent to the environment Dabura requested.

Babidi: god damn it, Dabura!

Back at the Tournament, Hercule and the people in the stands continued to watch as "Mighty Mask" and 18 were fighting in mid-air above the right.

Bulma: you got this, 18. Take him out!

ChiChi: take his ass out so I can stop sitting through this entire disappointing tournament!

Trunks: ouch......

Goten: yeah, 18's not holding back any of her punches.

Trunks: not that. Mostly that we're being cheered at rather than for. I know they aren't aware it's us, but still.

The two continued to dodge attacks being thrown at them by 18. This went on for quite a while actually.

Trunks: ah come on, she's not even slowing down at all. We can't get a single chance to react!

Goten: just hang in there.

Trunks: says you, I'm the one who's doing most of the work here while you're not even trying to kick!

Goten: I can barely see a thing in here.

Trunks: stop complaining! If you help me out here. Not only will I give you an extra of my toys, but also the weird one bulma usually keeps inside one of her drawers at her place.

Goten: you mean it?! Yay!!!

Trunks: here we go!

Trunks started to throw punches, all while Goten threw kicks. This forced 18 to go on the defense and block the punches and kicks as much as she could. However, despite this, the boys managed to get an opening and Goten was able to deliver a kick to 18's stomach before Trunks followed it up with a punch to her face. The punch of which was able to send 18 flying down towards the ring. However, 18 managed to stop herself in mind air and look up at the two.

18's mind: the hell is up with this counterfeit klan member? I can't read any of his movements!

Goten: nice punch!

Trunks: yeah, let's just keep this up and we might just be able to ring her out!

They charged at 18, who charged in their direction as well. They clashed with one another again. However, 18 quickly moved up at a fast pace.

Tunks: wha?!

18 attacks from above and sends the both of them and had them as the ones sent flying down to the ring. Only exception being that they actually crashed into it, making a hole in a part of it and even almost knocking Hercule off of the ring.

Hercule: OH SHIT!

Hercule saw that his body was just only a few inches from touching the ground.

Hercule: how the hell did I get into this situation?

He asked himself as he climbed over the side of the ring to get back in it. As he was, Trunks and Goten started to lightly move.

Goten: you okay. Trunks?

Trunks: after getting slammed face first into a tournament ring, what do you think?

Goten: yeah, you're okay. How about we both switch? I'll be on top and you can be on the bottom this time.

Trunks: sounds like a good Idea, we can probably do a better chance at countering her blows that way.

The two of them switched places with one another quickly under their disguise. Once finished, they quickly jumped out of the hole they made.

Hercule: oh f**k he's still alive!

They flew up into the air and started to fly a circle around 18.

18: the hell is he doing this time?!

Trunks: She's confused, let's get her!

They soon moved back a bit before launching themselves at 18. She managed to dodge, but soon found herself getting kicked in the stomach by Trunks. With a second kick hitting her in the face and knocking her back. 18 stopped herself in mid air just in time to dodge another one of their attacks. After 18 got another hit in the face, she got a little annoyed and fired a ki blast at them. They were thankfully able to dodge in time before it even got close enough to burn their costume.

Goten: oh man that was super close.

Trunks: It'll be hard to move around like that.

18 started throwing punches and kicks again. This time they felt a little harder than her previous ones.

Goten: oh man, 18 looks really mad right now!

Trunks: never mind that, keep closing in on her. And for that whining, I'm taking back the extra toy.

Goten: no, you don't! You promised, cheater!

Goten soon got cut off when he got hit square in the face by 18.

Trunks: damn it, Goten!

She landed another hit on them and they crashed into the ring again.

Announcer: this is truly an amazing battle. Truly one worthy of being the final match of the tournament! I never expected someone such as Mighty Mask to make it this far!

Trunks: screw this, we're switching back!

They both switched back again. Trunks back on top and Goten at the bottom.

Announcer: could it be that Mighty Mask might have finally....

Before he could finish, Trunks and Goten flew up from the hole and back up towards 18. 18 replied by fire another ki blast.

Trunks: oh shit, dodge!

The two of them moved up a bit from the beam's path. The beam itself hit a part of a ring and sent Hercule flying near the announcer.

Hercule: I never asked for this!

Trunks was gritting his teeth as he glared at 18.

Trunks: damn it, I'm sweating in here. We won't be able to win against her the way we are right now!

Goten: what if we both turned Super Saiyan to keep up with her. No one will be able to tell because of the disguise.

Trunks: wait, that's it. We just need to turn Super Saiyan to keep up with her. No one will be able to find out since we have our disguise. I'm glad I thought of that!

Goten:................

Trunks: let's do this!

Trunks clenched his fist as the two yelled and powered up as Super Saiyans. No one could be able to tell as they were still disguised and there was only the glowing aura around them.

Trunks: alright, we've got this in the bag now. She doesn't stand a chance no.....

18: very clever boys, but did you really think I wouldn't be able to tell it was you after transforming. I've fought Vegeta long enough to know that glow.

Trunks: oh f**k, we've been found out!

Goten: you said a bad word!

Trunks: what? My mom says it all the time.

18 soon fired a ki blast in the shape of a disk.

Trunks and Goten: Yikes!

Each of the two tried to go a different direction to dodge it. The attack didn't harm the two of them, but it slashed their disguise apart, separating the both of them and exposing them to everyone else.

Trunks: Goten, you idiot! Why did you move the other way?!

Goten: me?! I was about to ask you the same question!

ChiChi: I was wondering where those two were!!!

Announcer: you cannot fight as two people. You're disqualified!

ChiChi: GET DOWN HERE, YOU TWO!

Trunks: let's get out of here!

Goten: right behind you!

The two of them soon took off from the Tournament as fast as they could.

Bulma: COME BACK HERE, YOU TWO!

18 soon levitated back to the ring, now ready to face Hercule.

Hercule: oh no......

Announcer: uh..... As incredible as that fight was, according to the rules, the two people fighting as Mighty Mask are here by disqualified! All that now remain are Mr. Satan and contestant 18! The victor of the final match will be decided between them both!

Some member of the crowd: Satan! Satan! Satan! Satan!

Hercule's mind: damn it! Come one, you're the champ. You can't let yourself get beaten by this lady here!

Hercule got into a battle stance, however, his lower body was pretty much shaking in fear.

Announcer: as a reminder, the winner of the tournament shall receiver a grand prize of 10 million zeni!

This prompted 18 to give a determined glare at Hercule.

Hercule's mind:...................................... I'm going to die.

A/N: we'll see if luck will still be on his side.