Part 13, Chapter 1: Farewell

Zahha, you bastard!!!

It...it can't be...!!

It can't be!!!

Oh man, I'm hungry! Bulma, what's on the menu today?

Why are you asking me?! In fact, maybe it's time YOU cooked us something for once...!

Heya!!

Ahh?! Goku?!

Hey! I'm back!

You sure like to show up unannounced, don't you?! So? Did you learn something about that hole in space-time?

Well, we don't know for sure yet, but we just might've!

...?

Hey, Bulma! You brought that doohickey with you when you came to this era, right?

Huh? What are you talking about?

The Dragon Radar!

Uhh...yeah. I brought it. Why?

Well that's a relief! Lemme borrow it for a sec!

Now just wait a minute!! What possible use could you have for that?!

I already told you that I've stored Earth's Dragon Balls in a safe place!

That Dragon Radar of yours isn't going to detect a thing!

Hehehe! Just you wait!

Let's see... Turn this thing on, and...

...?! What in the...?!

I knew it!

But...I've hidden the Dragon Balls! Why is the radar still responding?!

You ain't seen nothin' yet... If my guess is right...

...?! It's gone...?

No! It's picked it up again! But it's in a completely different place than before!

How is that possible? Is the radar broken?

I very much doubt that!

I guess this means Goku's theory was correct...

G-Gohan and Hit?! Can someone please explain what's going on here?!

Hehehe! We've been missing something this entire time! I just realized what it was.

Missing something...?

That Omnificence Crystal thing that Zahha's got...

It was originally a Super Dragon Ball or something like that, right?

...!!

Y...You're right!! So that's why!!

We don't know if I'm right yet, but the only way to know for sure...

Is to follow the radar and see for ourselves...! This might just be what we've been searching for...

I'm counting on you, Goku!!

Hehe! I'll be right back!!

...

*cough* *splutter* Wh...What...happened...?!

Where?! Where am I...?! Everything's been blown to bits...

But...how am I still alive... ...after an explosion like that...?

U...Ughhh...

Cheelai?! Are you okay?!

Y-Yeah... What happened...?

Are you both...?

Broly!

I'm glad you're alright...!

...?!

Kh...ugh...!

B-Broly?! You're hurt!!

Are you both...okay?

(I should be the one asking you that...!!)

(Cheelai and I barely have a scratch compared to Broly...!)

Did you...protect me and Cheelai from the blast...?!

You're safe...that's good...

Broly...! Look at you...!

Dammit...! We need to help him!!

My, my...

...!!

Now this is unexpected... I didn't think you'd be up and about so soon, Shallot...

Za...!!

Zahhaaa!!!

I suppose I should congratulate you on your miraculous survival... For now...hahaha...!

You bastard! How could you do something like this?!

You threw away Rilldo's life...his pride...all just to kill me?!

If it bothers you so much, why not just keel over and die? For the late General's sake...

Don't give me that crap!!

I must say though, I never would've imagined that you had an ally who could withstand such a blast...

No point crying over spilled milk, I suppose... Let's just chalk it up to some poor luck.

You're truly...

...a thorn in my side, Shallot!

...!!

(This smell... Zahha really...)

You're serious about this...

You truly want me dead... ...no matter what...!!

I see you're as slow on the uptake as ever...

Fine then...

If that's how you feel...

I'll just have to beat some sense into you...!!

...

Hmph... I'll be waiting...

...

Shallot... Are you alright?

I'm fine...

For now, we need to get Broly out of here... Can you move okay, Cheelai?

Yeah, no problem!

Alright! Let's get going! Enemies are already moving in, so stay close!

Wrooaahh!!

Tch...!!

...? Shallot... You don't seem to be moving right... Are you sick or something?

So you could tell...

Rilldo hit me with some nasty poison... I haven't been myself since...

It's not fatal...but if this keeps up, I might be unable to move entirely...

Are you serious?! We need to find a cure, quick!

I'll be fine for now... It's Broly we should be worried about...!

His Ki's fading fast! If we don't do something soon... He'll die...!

What about your communicator? If we can get in touch with Bulma, we can call for help!!

You're right... That's our best bet...!

...!! It...It's broken...?!

What...?! Then how are we gonna call for help?!

Tch...!

...

Giblet's the only ally we know where to find...

It's our only option...! I'll get back to Giblet and ask for his help!

Cheelai, find someplace safe and lay low with Broly 'til I get back!

H...Hold on a minute! You're going out there alone?! After you've been poisoned?!

That's why I have to go alone...!

I hate to admit it, but I'm too weak right now to take Broly with me... It'll take too much time...

B...But...

Don't worry! I'll sort this whole mess out... Just you wait!

O-Okay...! I'm counting on you, Shallot! Save Broly...please...!

Of course! I could never abandon a friend...!! Just hold on 'til I get back!

...

Hah... Now that wasn't very nice of you, was it?

You're one cold-hearted bastard, that's for sure...

To think you of all people would call me that...

But...you're still too soft...!

Oh...?

Shallot's poisoned and all by his lonesome. If you want to kill him, you're never gonna have a better chance!

You've got all these brainwashed pawns sittin' about... Why not put 'em to good use?

...

Don't give us that look... We'll put him down for good!

Besides, we've been itching to kill that stinkin' meathead once and for all! Hyahyahya!

Just sit back, relax, and we'll be back with good news...!

Hmph... Good news...? How foolish...

There's no threat more dangerous than a wounded Shallot...

If they fail to see that, then they're destined to suffer the same fate as Rilldo...

I'm sure you agree...

Hmph... I see that my presence did not go unnoticed... Though I'd expect nothing less from you...

It's not polite to eavesdrop, you know? Even if you are a god...

Your tongue is still as sharp as ever... And here I thought you'd be feeling more dejected...

Despite all that bravado, Shallot remains as alive as ever... Fufufu...!

...

If you've come here just to mock me, you'll have to do it another time...

My plan was a complete failure, and as you so rightly presumed, I am feeling rather dejected...

But...that just means it's time to think of a new plan.

Think of a new plan...? You sure have a roundabout way of doing things, don't you?

I would think that putting an end to Shallot yourself would be the simplest solution...

...

It's actually been bothering me for quite a while now...

Ever since you found out Shallot survived, rather than finish him off yourself, you delegate the task to mere pawns. Why?

Surely that extravagant crystal of yours is more than enough to make his death a trivial matter...

...

Hmph... Fine, suit yourself... But if it's not worth your trouble, perhaps you might deign to allow me the pleasure?

Did you really think I'd be swayed by such an obvious ploy...?

What...?

Neither you nor your counterpart intend to kill Shallot...

You wish to capture him alive for your own sinister uses.

Was it that obvious...?

No matter... Thanks to our little chat, I've come to realize something important...

That Shallot coming into our possession would be a most displeasing turn of events for you. Fufufu...

I believe I said this before, but you two are free to do whatever it is you like...

If it's Shallot you're after, then by all means, be my guest... However...

"Don't interfere with your plans" was it...? Although I must say, I'm quite curious to know what would happen...!

If you're so curious, do as you please... But be warned...

After all is said and done, you'll beg to be allowed back into my service...even as a mere pawn... But it'll be too late...

Hmm... You should learn to choose your words more carefully, mortal...

Oh, it's much too late for that... Making a few more enemies at this stage won't change much... Be they mortals or gods...

The more the merrier, as they say... And I'll make sure to enjoy myself to the fullest...

...

Fufufu... He compares the will of the gods to that of mere mortals... To think we'd be subject to such ridicule...!

So be it... If that's his intent, we are left no choice but to respond with lethal force...

Our next plan of action is already decided...and he'll soon learn that too much "merriment" can be...fatal.

If I've come this far... Then that means I'm still only halfway to Giblet...

Tch... This is taking too much time!

And this whole area is just crawling with enemies...

Argh...! I've got no other choice!

I'll scatter these losers and get back on track in no time...!

Phew...!

I knew it... I can't fight like I always do...!

But if I slow down now, that poison's gonna finish working its way through my body and I won't be able to move at all...

I need to hurry up and get to Giblet ASAP...!

Urrroaaagh!!

...?!

Guaaaaghhhh?!

Aa...argh...!!

Aw, what's the matter sunshine? You look terrible...!

Been blindsided by one too many of our surprise attacks, have ya? Hehehe...!

...?! Y...You again...!!

I thought you two ran off back to Zahha...!

Hehehe! Well a little birdie told us that you weren't feeling too well, and we just couldn't resist...

How did you know...?!

Of course...! So Zahha sent you to finish me off, huh?!

Close, but no cigar...!

We're here to terminate you of our own volition!

What...?!

Anyway, that's enough chit-chat! It's time for our rematch, and we won't accept no ifs, ands, or buts! Hyahaha!!

(Tch...! I don't have time for this...! These damn bastards...!)

Come on out, boys!! It's showtime!!

Wha...?!

We've faced you enough times to know better than to take you on alone...

With our numbers, we can wear you down until you die a slow, painful death!

You...! You scumbags!!

Daaahhhh!!

*pant* *pant*

Well, look at that...

Looks like you've still got some fight left in you...!

What are you acting all high and mighty for...?!

It's about time to end this and send you two whimpering back to where you came from!!

Oh...now that is a scary thought...!

It's honestly so terrifying we'll have to call for more help!!

(...?! There's more of them...?!)

Tie him up, you two!!

Wha?!

Gagh...?!

Alright! We got him!!

G...Grrrr...!! What the hell is this...?!

(My Ki...?! It's dropping...?!)

It'll take more than some half-assed power to get out of that...! So, Shallot, what's your next move? Hyehehe...!

Tch...!!

Screw you! I'll show you half-assed... I can break this in one go!!

Urr...roghhhh!!

Heh! I figured you'd try that! Not that there's anything else you can do...!

But is it really a good idea? Letting out so much power all at once... Hehehe...!!

What're you two mumbling about?! I'm in a hurry, you got that?! So I'll be outta here in no...

...?!

(My...transformation...?!)

Hyahaha! Man, you fell for it hook, line, and sinker!!

...?!

I know a thing or two about poison, you see...so this seemed like the perfect plan...

You were so focused on escaping, you didn't realize what you were doing to yourself... Hehehe...!

That increase in power was just what the poison needed to infect every inch of your body, moron!!

Y-You...dogs...!

D-Dammit...!

(They got me...! This was their plan from the very beginning...!!)

At this point, you don't have a hope in hell of beating us...!

I'd thank that idiot Rilldo for all the help if he was still, you know, alive...! Hyahahaha!

That...idiot...?!

Yeah, that's right! Rilldo didn't know the first thing about using the pieces at his disposal...

He wanted all the credit and got himself killed in the process! But we're different, you see!

Damn straight! If we use all the lackeys that Zahha's rounded up, there's no way we can lose!

It's all the same as long as you're dead! And if we can stay out of harm's way, well then that's just perfect! Kyahaha!!

...! You...rotten...flea-bitten...

Anyway...we'll be taking the liberty of pulverizing you in Rilldo's stead...!

But don't worry! I'm sure he'd be delighted to know that we were able to finish his work for him...!

...

What's this? Cat got your tongue? Or maybe you've finally realized how hopeless things are for you!

Ohh...I've realized alright...! That you're dirty rotten scoundrels!

And that there's no way I can let a couple of losers like you beat me!!

Huh...?

You just think killing is fun...! You don't risk anything...! Or believe in anything...!!

I carry out Lord Zahha's plans of my own free will!!

I'll use whatever dirty tricks, make any sacrifice... All to see you dead!!

You're nothing like him...!

When it comes to cowardly trash like you...

I'll never lose!!!

...?! Wha?!

Daaaaaaa!!

*pant* *pant*

What the...?! Where'd this power come from?!

Tch!! We need to call for backup...!

Like I'd let you!!

Gueeegh?!

How...?!

Ga...hagh...?!

(What's...with him...?! That ain't no poisoned guy's punch!)

Grr...! He's acting pretty cocky for someone who was on death's door just a minute ago...!!

I'd never let myself get done in by one of your dumb schemes...never!!

It's time I ended this joke of a fight! So get ready, you dogs!!

Orrraaaghh!!

Urrrooughh!!

G...Gugh...!!

*pant* *pant* You little...!!

Just lay down...!

And die already!!!

!!

Hehe... Even that meathead couldn't have withstood...

Couldn't have withstood what...?

He's...still standing...?!

Is this guy actually poisoned?! Why can't we beat him?!

Ha... Isn't it...obvious?!

Anyone with pride, resolve, or anything like that...is tough...!

W-What the hell are you talking about?!

*pant* *pant* The likes of you two wouldn't understand... Together you're not even half the warrior Rilldo was!!

H-How dare you!!

So against a couple of idiots who don't even understand that...

There's...!!

There's no way I'd lose!!!

Wha?! Ngaaaaagh?!

...

*pant* *pant*

Gu...haw...?!

U...Ugh...!

He...hehe... How about...that...?

I...I did it...

Grr... Dammit all...!

Tch...! You're...pretty tough...huh...?

S-Shut up...!

(Dammit...! If I'm tough, what the hell is he?! He's wounded for god's sake...and yet...he just keeps getting back up...!)

(I think I know why Zahha's so cautious about this brat...!!)

I hate to call it quits here, but... continuing this fight would be a bit too dangerous for my liking...

However...! Since you're still looking a bit worse for wear, here's a little parting gift...!

I know how fond you are of Rilldo's poison, so how about some of my own!

...!!

Hya...hyahya...! Now die as it corrodes you from the inside out!!

Guh...!

That's enough!

...?!

That's not very nice, you know?

Y-You...?!

Hehe... Looks like I was right!

The Dragon Radar led me straight to Zahha's allies... ...and Shallot too!

G-Goku...!!

Alright... If you're still itching to fight, I'll gladly take you on!