Part 15, Chapter 2: A Mighty Foe Approaches!

That's what I'm talking about, Shallot! I should've known you'd say something like that! Ha, ha, ha!

Yeah! I knew there was no way Zahha would try to escape after I gave him an earful!

I almost admire you two for actually thinking he's just gonna stay put.

Huh?! Was that one of the mutts? Does that mean King Kai's got us linked to them too?

Well, they were also part of the group that got wished back to Earth with the Dragon Balls and all...

All Zahha heard was some brat picking a fight with him! You really think he's gonna listen? No way!

"No way"? Come on! If Zahha's thinking about running, and we don't want him to, all we can do is tell him to stay put!

What're you on about!? You really think he's the kinda guy to wait around just cause you said so?!

I do! He'll definitely stay right here on Earth. That's what my gut tells me anyway!

Your GUT?! Do you even hear yourself?! Your gut is not a reliable source!!

I gotta say, the dogs' reaction is right on the money...

?!

Yeah, but this isn't any normal gut we're talking about. It's Shallot's.

That's true too...

Hey, is that Bulma and Jaco?

You've done it this time Shallot. It's one thing to force Zahha back to Earth, but then you had to go and challenge him to a fight...

I'm tempted to say he'll actually stay. And that means the Earth is going to be the final battleground.

Oh dear... Things are gonna keep getting hectic, aren't they?

No, no, no, hold on a second! This don't make any sense! You're telling me the whole lot of you are buying this nonsense?!

Heh heh! You guys don't know this, but Shallot's gut is usually right!

And if Zahha's gonna stay on Earth, that means we don't gotta worry about going to some other planet.

So, let's make our next fight with Zahha our last! It's about time.

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(The last fight...)

He's not gonna go down easy... So that means we gotta fight our hardest! How about we head back to the Lookout and start from there?

Wait, hold on! Me and my brothers aren't going anywhere! We're not interested in fighting with you!

All we wanted was to find our brother! And now that we did, we're out!

What?! You scaredy-dogs!

Zahha or no Zahha, we've never been your allies! How long's it gonna take before you get that through your thick monkey skull?!

Who're you calling monkey, you fleabag!!

Okay, calm down. It's not like we can force them.

Alright, take it easy, doggies! Tell your brother I said see ya later whenever he comes to!

Hmph! Ain't gonna be no later, or ever! We're never joining up with you again!

Alright, the dogs are out, but everyone else can head back to...

...Hey, wait! I just remembered! Lord Beerus is still alive, right?

So why hasn't he contacted us? He's somewhere on Earth, right?

Indeed... There are many possible answers, but...

...I dare say it's because Lord Beerus has faith in you to prevail in the fight against Zahha.

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Heh heh, if that's the case, that's all the more reason for us to give it our all!

Yeah! For now, let's all head to the Lookout and bash the heck out of anyone dumb enough to get in our way!

Damn...! The Lookout's a long way from here... Guess I got put somewhere far away.

Shallot. Can you hear me?

Wha?!

Why are you acting surprised?

Oh...right! The communicator! I haven't used it in so long I totally forget I had it. Ha, ha, ha!

So, uh... What's up? If you wanted to talk to me, you could have asked that King Kai guy, right?

This doesn't have anything to do with the others. Hence the communicator.

Oh? Can't it wait until we're at the Lookout?

Maybe... But who knows what'll happen by then. So I figured now's a good time.

Do you remember, Shallot? About what we decided we needed to do back in our own era?

Shallot, you can compete with me all you want, but don't forget what's important. We...

Like I'd ever forget! The two of us are gonna lead the Saiyans back down the right path!

Of course I do! That's the whole reason we've both been training our butts off!

So...is that what you wanted to talk about?

No...what I'm saying is...

...beating Zahha doesn't mean our fight is over. Not by a long shot.

Don't forget that.

Heh heh! As if I could!

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Hey, Giblet...did you get food poisoning or something?

No? Why do you ask?

It's just that you're saying all this out of the blue with such a serious face. It's like you're giving me your dying words or something! Ha ha!

Hmph...maybe I am...

But there's still a lot left for us to do.

So I'm not looking to get killed. I'm making it out of this alive.

Heh! You said it!

That's all I've got to say. See you at the Lookout.

Right!

Ah, nuts! I should've mentioned my new transformation to him!

Ah, well! I'll just make sure to do it once we're back at the Lookout!

Ugh, come on...! These jokers from the tournament just won't stop!

Although in a way, it's kind of nostalgic!

I've still got a ways to go before the Lookout. Better speed it up!

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Earth... I never dreamed I'd be back here. And they truly wish to fight me on this planet. The fools.

That sounds like something I might say.

So, it's you, Frieza...

I was under the impression you were on another world. What brings you to Earth?

I'm sure you can figure it out for yourself. It's all thanks to Shallot and his little group...

My, my. What an unfortunate turn of events. And what do you plan to do from here?

Once again, I'm sure you can figure it out for yourself.

I'll kill Shallot...! After I've made him feel the most unimaginable, unfathomable, complete and utter depths of despair.

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But I'd like some time to figure out just exactly what that entails. Therefore, it's time for you to make your long-awaited re-appearance, Frieza...

Hmph. You wish me to buy you some time, in other words?

Precisely. During my battle with Lord Beerus...

...you ignored my summons and instead fortified your oh-so mighty Frieza Force here on Earth, didn't you?

Hm-hm-hm... Ignore you? Not at all. I merely took steps in case something unfortunate were to happen. And it appears my efforts were not in vain.

For now I have the esteemed honor to be of use to you, Zahha. Keh, heh, heh...!

Hmph. How transparent...!

But very well... Speaking of your army, I believe a certain Saiyan has joined your ranks.

By all means, you should introduce him to Shallot. I'm sure that would make for a most entertaining display. Ha, ha, ha!

Dear me. Having the great Frieza Force used for something so trivial as buying time does not sit well with me...

However... Something Zahha said was most intriguing...

I'll kill Shallot...! After I've made him feel the most unimaginable, unfathomable, complete and utter depths of despair.

(He didn't say the God of Destruction, or Goku, but rather "Shallot". And he was rather specific about how he wanted to go about killing him...)

That was quite out of character indeed...

In any case, I shall do as he wishes for now...

That being said, I'll be sure to have a little bit of fun in the process.

After all, if the opportunity to kill the young Saiyan should present itself while I'm buying time, it would be foolish not to seize it.

A message from Lord Frieza! All troops assemble!

Gentlemen, we have work to do. Listen well.

You are to locate Shallot and his compatriots who have recently found their way back to Earth. And kill them.

I'm placing my faith in all of you in the newly reborn Frieza Force. Particularly those in the Paragas Unit. Please don't fail me.

Hey, did you hear that?! He's putting his faith in the Paragas Unit! I'm glad I got put in this group!

Yeah, but, that Shallot guy and his friends are ridiculously strong, right? Can we really pull it off?

Aw, what's the matter? You scared? Frieza himself selected some powerful soldiers to be in this Unit! We got nothing to worry about!

That's right! Like, uh.... Oh! You guys! Frieza chose you, right!?

Whuh?!

You're Hercule and Buu, right? I heard you're really strong!

Ah...! Well, ya know, don't like to toot my own horn...

Yeah! We strong!

Heh heh heh! That's what I like to hear! Can't wait to see the two of you in action!

Ha...ha ha...! Y-Yeah...! You boys just wait and see...! I-I'll show you how real fightin's done!

(Aw, geez...! All we did was go down for some food and run and errand, and now I'm in some intergalactic army?!)

Lord Frieza! I've brought the two men you asked for!

Ah, Majin Buu and his...servant... I hear you two made quite a mess of my forces stationed in the city...

Well, you see, it all happened so fast and we weren't left with much choice...!

Your bad men tried to take Buu's food! It their fault!

Ha ha, it's perfectly fine. I'm not here to seek punishment or retribution.

In fact, being able to meet you two is quite serendipitous. I'm always looking for strong recruits, after all. Why not put your skills to use in the Frieza Force?

Come again...?

You should be honored! It's not every day the great Lord Frieza bestows such a privilege!

You've done well, Shisami. I never would have dreamed you'd scout Majin Buu, one of the warriors' father once told me to never challenge...

And you even brought me this man he calls his servant. I can only imagine he's strong in his own right.

Ha...ha ha ha...!

Hmmm...perhaps I'll have them join the Paragas Unit. They should be able to put their talents to good use there.

Ah! An excellent idea, my lord!

Oh, uh, well, ya see...!

Someone take these two to the Paragas Unit's ship at once!!

Gaaaaaaah?!

(I couldn't get a word in edgewise and before I knew it we were taken to some weird spaceship...!)

(And now this group is supposed to go attack Shallot and the others?!)

Hey, Hercuuuule!

Huh?! W-W-What is it, Buu?

It's boring here. I wanna go back to where Shallot is.

Gaaah!! Shhhhhhh!!!

What was that?! Is something the matter, Hercule?

Uh, no, nothin'! Ha ha ha!! Just got so excited about the fight comin' up I could hardly contain myself!

Oh, is that so...? Excellent attitude! We'll follow your example and support you with all our might!

(If they find out we're actually on Shallot's side, they're gonna have our heads...!)

(We gotta get the heck outta here! There's gotta be some hallway that's outta these people's sight...)

Hey, Buu! How's about we take a walk around the ship?

Ohhh, okay! Buu bored so why not!

(No, this way's no good...)

(Darn, they got eyes here too! There's aliens in every corner of this flying hunk of metal. There's nowhere to run...!)

(Huh? Is that a girl?)

...

So, they're moving out, huh... Damn!

?

Hey, what's your problem, buddy? Pretty rude to stare, ya know!

?! Oh, uh m-m-my apologies! We're not scheming or anything, no, ma'am!

Yeah, as if there are any people on this stupid ship who aren't up to something shady... Hmph!

What's stuck in her craw? She don't look like a soldier...

She also looks like she's got something bothering her. Seemed kinda down. Not like these other weirdos...

Oh! How 'bout that! There's no one around! Now's our chance...!

Hey...

Nyaaah?! No, you got it all wrong! We weren't fixin' to jump ship!! We're just on a little stroll, that's all!

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(Hooolllyyy smokes this guy is HUGE!)

I have a question. Was Cheelai just...

Broly, there you are! What are you doing here?

?!

Who the heck're you?

Watch your tongue! I'm Paragas, commander of this unit.

The man beside me is Broly, my son.

C-C-C-Commander...and his son...! We beg your pardon, sir!

Hmph!

You must be the two new additions to my unit. What exactly are you doing here?

Oh, uh... Well, ya see... We were so impressed with this ship, we just had to take a look around...!

We're impressed? There no food here. Buu bored!

Shhhhh! Shhhh!!

I see. I think I understand the situation quite clearly... My new recruits are an absentminded dolt and a complete idiot.

Wait...which one of us is which?

First that short woman, and now this. Why do all of these troublemakers get assigned to me? I don't understand what Lord Frieza's thinking...

Whatever the case, you two are now under my command. And I expect nothing but the best from you during our mission!

Grr...!

And Broly. You shouldn't be wandering around either.

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I trust none of you will cause me any problems. That includes you too, son. Are we clear?

Whoa!!

What's happening?

There you are, Commander Paragas! We're under attack, sir!

Under attack?! By Shallot and his crew?

No, sir! We're under attack from participants in the tournament! They don't appear to have any connection to Shallot.

Tch. Turns out some pesky ruffians are the ones to cause me problems...

What should we do? Shall we send Broly to launch a counterattack?

No... I think we'll have our new recruits deal with them.

Whaaaa?! You mean...us?!

Who else? Broly possesses unfathomable fighting prowess. It would be foolish to waste his energy on something so trivial.

Lord Frieza himself sent you to my unit. Now it's time for you to prove your worth!

Oh geez...

(Who he think he is...? He making Buu mad!)

Why are you still here?! Ready yourselves for battle at once!

Y-Yessir!! Right away, sir!!

Hee-yah!!

Gaaaaah?!

Oh...! The big one is strong...

Hmmm... It appears he has a much higher Power Level than I initially thought.

Ahem! How that! What you think, Hercule?

Uh, yeah! I saw everything! That was great, Buu! Nice job!

Hercule or whatever your name is... It seems you didn't get a chance to fight.

Oh! Well, ya know, I guess my curtain didn't rise this time! You know how it is...!

In other words, they were so insignificant there was no need for your curtain to rise, as you put it... Correct?

...Huh?

Hercule must be even stronger...!

Awfully bold of you. But very well. We'll keep you on standby until some truly powerful adversaries make their appearance.

(Why does this always happen to me...!)

Commander Paragas! I have a report!

Let's hear it.

Another unit has spotted members of Shallot's group in various locations and are engaged in combat!

Ngah...!

One member with comparable battle power to Shallot is near our vicinity!

Tch. We missed our chance to take out the main target... So? What is the name of the fighter you've found?

Based on his appearance, it appears to be the warrior named Gohan, sir!

(Gohan...?! I know that name... He was one of those guys at the Lookout...!)

Oh, a Saiyan, is he? Very good! He shall make a worthy foe for Broly.

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We've no time to waste! Everyone back on board. We're moving out!

What is our distance from the target?

He should be within our sights soon, sir.

Confirmed! The target is indeed Gohan!

Excellent. We'll send Broly to confront him. All other forces remain on standby.

I must fight Shallot's friend...

Time to go, Broly!

Hey Buu...! Now's our chance to give 'em the slip and get off this ship...!

How come? Gray man say wait here. Can we ignore him?

Yeah, it's fine! He's a bad man and we don't gotta listen to bad men!

(This is our only chance to high-tail it outta here, and I ain't wastin' it!)

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Well, well, well. You appear to be waiting patiently for us.

With a ship that big on my tail, it doesn't make sense to run even if I wanted to. So? What business does the Frieza Force have with me?

I'm sure you already know. We're under orders from Lord Frieza himself to eliminate all of you!

What...?!

Heh, heh, heh... We have multiple units engaged in combat with other members of Shallot's group as well.

Tch...! There's no end to them... This is getting annoying...!

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What's the matter, Goku? Are you getting tired?

No, it's not that. Even though there are a lot of these guys...

I'm not sure how to explain it, but I just got a feeling something bad's gonna happen...

Hmm...

Gohan! You should feel honored to be eliminated by the mighty Paragas Unit!

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Why you...

(The one with the black hair has some incredible power hidden in him. But something feels off...)

Are you friends...with Shallot?

?!

According to our data he's definitely allied with Shallot. There's no need to ask such pointless questions. Just fight!

For the glory of Lord Zahha and Lord Frieza! And for my own revenge! All Saiyans must die!!

Grr...

Gooo!! Brolyyy!

Grrr... Raaaah!!

Daaaaah!!

!!

Over here!!

Grah?!

!!

Ahhhhh!!

He's still firing more blasts...!!

Haaah...!

Hah! Rah!!

Grr...! This one's no stranger to combat. He's avoiding Broly's attacks with ease...!

...

(This guy's powerful alright, but his attacks are all the same. It's like he's never been in a fight before...)

Grr.... Yaaaah!!

Don't let up, Broly! Keep attacking until you hit him!

Wrooh!!

Too slow!!

Guah?!

The way he's following that other guy's orders is making his attacks sloppy.

Give up! You don't have a chance of beating me.

?!

What was that...!

Your name is Broly, is it? There's something wrong with the way you fight.

Something tells me you're being forced into this. I'm right, aren't I?

Grr...

I think I'm getting the picture. I used to dislike fighting too.

I still try to avoid it if possible. That means you don't have to fight either!

Ignore that brat, Broly! All you need to do is follow my orders!!

B-But...

I raised you to be a warrior who could wipe out all other Saiyans! There's nothing for you to be confused about!!

Stop this pointless fight! You don't need to listen to someone as bloodthirsty as him!!

Grr...!

His words are meaningless! Block it out, Broly! Fight him! And kill him!!

Grr...nraaah...!

You listen to your father... do you hear meee?!

!!!

Rrraaaaaahhh!!

?! It can't be!!

Ha, ha, ha! That's it! That's the right answer!!

Now do it, Broly! Kill that Saiyan!!

Wrooooh!!

Gah...! You...

...blockhead!!

Nrah?!

Daaaaaa!!

Guh...urg...!

(I wish it didn't have to be this way, but I have no choice. I have to knock him out, then take out the one giving him orders.)

This is it!!

Haaaaaa!!

?!

(He definitely took that head-on! It's over...)

W-Where is he?!

Nraaah!!

?!

Gah!!

Guh?!

(Did he dodge my attack just now? How...?!)

Dammit!!

Nrrr...

Raaaah!!

Arrrgh!!

Excellent! Well done, Broly! That's what I expect from my son! Ha, ha, ha, ha!!

(What's going on?! He's so much faster...! And stronger!!)

De-yaaaah!!!

Gwaaah?!

(Wait...he's learning! He's getting better as he fights. How can he improve so fast?!)

Ohhhhhh!!

?!

DYAAAH!

Guah?!

Daaaaaa!!!

Uwaaaah?!

Gah... Ugh...

Haaaa...! Haaa...!

(I can't believe someone like this exists... He's unbelievably strong...!)

(But it's more than that... He's also incredibly sad...)

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Hmph! You did your best, but you were never a match for Broly!!

Agh...!

Did...that huge guy beat Shallot's buddy?

(I was hoping to get outta here, but now...)

Hmmmm... You right, Hercule! Paragas is bad man. No one looks like they having fun.

Yeah...you're right. I don't think that Broly guy likes fighting...!

That's one down... Let's find whoever's left and deal with them similarly. Come, Broly. Back to the ship.

Urg... Grah...!!

Ahhhhh...!!

AHHHHHH!!

Broly?!

Haaaa...!! Ahhhhhh!!

Calm down, Broly!

Wh-Wh-What in the world is going on?! There's something weird goin' on with that Broly guy!!

No! You've gotta stop, Broly!!

Huh?! Who's that?!

Calm down!! You don't have to fight anymore, Broly!!

Not you again...! You have a bad habit of always butting in where you're not wanted. Fall back at once!!

I can always stop him...with this!

What's that...?

Don't do it! You stupid, old geezer!!

Hmph!

Ah?! Gyaaaah!!!

Whoa, what the heck?!

Giiiii...!! Ahhhhh?!

Heh...!

A...ahhhh... Ugh...gah...

Damn you! How many times will you do that to him before you're satisfied?!

I've had just about enough of you speaking to me that way. You're in no position to judge!

Hey, what did he just do...!?

?!

Looks like there's even more annoying pests I have to deal with.

Did you use that controller to shock him?! How could you!! That's inhumane!!

This happens from time to time. And when it does, I can't control him unless I have this.

"Control him"?

He's your son! Why, you...!!

...

Yes, control him. What of it?

Grr... No good, rotten...!!

Commander Paragas! I have another report! The Shisami Unit has been eliminated by a member of Shallot's group...!

Hmph. They must have more powerful members in their ranks. Then that's where we'll go next!

I... I must keep fighting...Shallot's friend...

I will have my revenge! By killing Shallot...and all the Saiyans!! Ha, ha, ha!!

H-Hey, you!!

Once we've completed our resupply and inspection, we'll leave immediately! All hands, return to the ship!

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Oh... Broly...

Damn that old bastard...! He makes my blood boil! How could he do something like that?!

Because he's the worst father ever. You Saw it for yourself. It's unforgivable...!!

I can't count the number of times I've stolen that remote and destroyed it, but he keeps getting a new one made!

Buu hate gray man too! Broly wasn't having fun at all!

I've never seen a more dysfunctional father-son relationship in my life!

So, you agree. What's happening to Broly isn't right.

Course it ain't right! I'm a father too, after all! And I can't let someone like him off the hook!!

I just wish I could help... If only there was something I could do!

Wait! I almost forgot! What happened to that Gohan guy?!

There he is! Buu, over here!

Urg...

Oh he's hurt real bad...!

Buu! Can you heal him? Please!

Heal...?! This guy can heal people?!

Buu can! As long as they not dead. Hold on!

Do you guys know Shallot by any chance? You seem awfully keen to have his ally healed...

Uh...! No, ya see...!

It's fine. I know him too. The only reason I'm in this army is because that's where Broly is.

Oh, I see! Phew...

In any case, I'm just glad this kid's alive! After a beating like that, I thought he'd be dead for sure...

I don't think Broly wants to kill anyone, so he probably held back, maybe even subconsciously.

So why doesn't he just say no! Why's he just do whatever that old fart says?!

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Cause it's the only life he knows...

?

He only met Shallot and I recently... He never knew another person besides his father his whole life.

He grew up on a deserted planet, only listening to what his father said. That's why he's so obedient...

Oh my goodness...! That's awful!

...

Well, now I REALLY can't let that Paragas jerk off the hook!!

He's taking advantage of his son's obedience to use him like some kind of tool!

He has no right to call himself a father!!

What intel do we have about our next target?

Sir! He's been heading in a southward direction after dispatching Shisami's forces.

Based on what we know of their appearance, we believe them to be Cabba, Kaulifa and Kale. All three are Saiyans, sir!

Very well! Get the ship up and running! Everyone, make sure you're prepared for battle!

Sir, yes, sir!!

Now they're after three of 'em?! In other words, he's gonna make Broly fight again...!

Damn...! Isn't there anything we can do?!

Isn't there anyone who can stop this madness?!