Part 19, Chapter 1: The Neverending Struggle

With Zahha's defeat, the interdimensional cataclysm has come to an end.

And the Tournament of Time too! Guess I should ask King Kai to let everyone know the good news.

That's right! I almost forgot we were fighting the mastermind behind this whole thing...

Everyone who came here from different eras should be returned home before too long.

It's hard to believe it's all over...at last.

Hold on! Before we all go back, I gotta check on Old Man Nappa and the others and make sure they're okay!

Plus, I gotta thank Videl, Yajirobe, Jaco, and Bulma! They came all the way here to help us out, after all.

You're right! But before that...

How about a little match between the three of us?

Huh?! A match...?

Fighting the both of you is incredibly fun, and I don't know when, or if... we'll get another chance...!

Good point! Alright, let's do it!

I can't believe it... We've pushed our bodies to their breaking point, and you two want to fight again?

Give me a break. Clearly nothing phases either of you...

Hrm?!

Get back, you two!

Graaaaaaaah!

Urgh...!

Gah... Ack!

G-Goku?! Hit!

Who did that...?!

Dad!

W-What was that?! What happened?!

It looks like they were attacked! But from where... And by who?!

There's only one bastard around here who could have pulled off an attack like that...!

I-It can't be...!

Are you telling me all that effort... was for nothing...?!

You've...really done it this time...!

Even in this body... To think I could be damaged to this extent...by the likes of you...

To think I came that close...to death!

It's Zahha!

But how...! A Spirit Bomb like that should have obliterated him!

Even with all that energy from the Tournament of Time participants, you mean it still wasn't enough...?!

We've gotta do something quick! Hey, Cabba!

Y-Yes?

And then Gohan and Piccolo... Vegeta, you too! Get Goku, Hit and the others as far away from here as you can!

B-But, Master! You've all fought so hard and you're exhausted! At least let me stay behind and h...

BEGONE, YOU WORTHLESS VERMIN!

LOOK OUT!!

Leave Goku and Hit to me! You all take care of the others!

Right!

EEEEEEEEK!

T-Thanks...!

Oh maaan, that was close!

There are too many people out of commission here. We should do what Shallot said and get everyone to safety!

I guess you're right... We need to get away from here for now!

B-But we didn't come all this way just to leave now! We gotta see it through!

I know, but I need you to do this for me. Things could get really bad. The last thing this place needs is spectators.

O-Okay... I got it...

Damn...!

Hey, Shallot! Once the weaklings are out of harm's way I'm coming right back! Don't get yourself killed while I'm gone!

You got it!

Zahha... I can't believe you can still stand in your condition...!

Haah... Haah...! Unfortunately for both of you...I can!

You fought so desperately to complete that Spirit Bomb...and In the end... it was all for naught!

And if I simply heal myself from the injuries I've sustained...!

...?!

...!

Looks like it wasn't all for naught after all!

Even your patented magic can't completely heal you from a Spirit Bomb like that!

...

Be that as it may... What of it?

Even if I can't heal myself fully, defeating the likes of you twins in your current state is a mere trifle!

With Goku out of the picture, another Spirit Bomb is off the table. Meaning your end is at hand!

Guh! That pressure is immense...!

...

Heh...!

Shallot...?

I couldn't be happier, Zahha!

What...?

Beating you like that... It just didn't sit right with me.

There's no way I would ever be satisfied...until I stopped you with my own two hands!

You feel the same way, right, Giblet? I know you want to send him packing personally.

Yeah. Damn right I do.

Utter hogwash...

You're both in worse shape than I, and yet you think you can defeat me...?

Spare me your pathetic bluffing!!

...!

I'll shut your impudent mouths... Permanently!!

Hyaaaah!

Oof!

Urg...! D-Dammit!

Disappeeeaaar!

GUAAAAAH!

Haah... Haah...!

Grr...! You persistent worms!

HAAAAAAAAAH!

GAAAAH!

Grah...!

Crap...! This is getting us nowhere. It's like hitting a brick wall!

If we're gonna beat Zahha, we need to come up with some sort of plan...!

...

No, we don't.

We already have one.

What?!

Come on, Shallot...

Time to use Fusion!

Fusion...!

Oh, you're right!! I can't believe I forgot about that! Heh, heh!

The Spirit Bomb didn't quite finish him off, but it sure as hell did a number on him! He's still feeling it.

So, let's fuse and finish him off!

HAAAAAH!

YAAAARGH!

I don't know what you're planning, but I won't let you do as you please!

D-Dammit...!

Shoulda figured...it wouldn't be that simple...

Yeah... But Cabba and the others should be back soon. We just need to hold out until then...!

Right. We'll have to do everything we can with just the two of us for now...!

...

HRAAAAAAH!!

DAAAAAH!

Did you really think such paltry attacks would do any good at this stage?

Buster Sword Ray!

GWAARRRGGGHH!

Haa... Haa...!

It's not...over yet!

Haaaaah!

...! I'm impressed you have the strength to transform.

DAAAAAAAH!

Guooooh?!

Heh... Heh, heh! That's what you get for underestimating us!

Shallot! Now's our chance!

UraaaaAAAH!

Gwah?!

Heh, heh, heh...!

What the?! Where'd these guys come from?

Did Zahha summon them here?!

Damn! As if that bastard alone wasn't bad enough...!

This is a real pain in the ass, but I guess we need to get rid of these lackeys.

Let's do it!

Outta my waaaay!

Hooow?!

Auuugh!

Okay, let's do it now!

I don't think so!

Urgh?!

Impressive... To think you two had held some of your power in reserve even at this late hour...

If nothing else the two of you excel at being a thorn in my side!

Grr...! Figures he wouldn't give us an opportunity to do it.

Ah...dammit! But we gotta hold out a little longer, Giblet! Just 'til the others get back...!

Heh! And how long do you figure that will take?

...?! What's that supposed to mean?

Do you really think I sent my pawns after just the two of you?

Oh no...!

You idiots finally put it together?

Heh, heh, heh... This is as far as you go.

Of all the...! Another blasted underling!

Bulma, Jaco, please stand back!

You don't need to tell us! We're already out of dodge!

You two need to get away from here!

R-Right...!

Give 'em what for!

Damn! I need to hurry back to join Shallot and the others, but...!

Bastard! You sent your minions after Cabba and the others too?! Of all the dirty...!

Hah, of course. Were you counting on them to come bail you out? That's just too bad...

(Damn it all! Now what do we do...?)

Heh, heh... It seems you finally understand. You have no means to stand against me!

It's time to grant you accursed twins the death you deserve!

DEYYAAAAAAH!

What's the matter? You need to aim better than that!

Grr...!

Haah!

Ack!

HAAAH!

Too slow!

GWAAAAAAAH!

Giblet!

You've done it now, you lowlife...!

RAAAAARGH!

Don't think I'll allow you to just keep hitting me!

Grah!

It's time to extinguish you once and for all!

Buster...!

...!!

(Can I really defend against this on my own...?! I can't let it end like this...!)

Wolfgang...

...!

Huh...?!

PENETRATOR!!

Damn...!

Got some more for ya!

Poison Blow!

Shining...

BLASTER!!

Hmph...

Tch! He managed to dodge it...

Wait, you guys?!

Heh! You're really making a mess of things here, Shallot!

What the hell're you mutts doing here?!

How dense can you be? We're here to kick this guy's ass, obviously!

Zahha... I know it's been awhile, but you look quite different.

...

One thing hasn't changed, though: that punchable face of yours!

Thanks to you, I almost killed my own brothers! I owe you some payback for that.

I'm not to blame. The capacity to do so was always inside you. Drowning in power merely brought it out.

Now you've done it...! I'm going to make you regret turning us against each other!

Wait... Are the three of you actually gonna help me?!

Hey, don't get it twisted! It's not like we're friends now or something!

We just came here to let loose and teach that bastard there a lesson!

Hah... An alliance between monkeys and dogs. It's beyond parody.

Don't you call us dogs!

Gettin' all cocky...! You're gonna be crying all the way home before you know it!

Hey, wait! He's too much for you guys!

If you three work with me and Giblet over there, then!

Just stay put and watch! Zahha's ours! Let's get him, boys!

Yeah!

WROOOOOOOH!

You're surrounded!

Once you're inside our trap, you can never escape!

This is the shape of your death! Dangers' Triangle!!

Time for you to feel the full might of our combo attack!

How absurd...

Hrah!

Gwaaah?!

Wha?!

What was that about me not being able to escape?

Damn it all...!

Haaah!

Arrrrrgh!

How dare you do that to my brothers!

This is the end.

GWAAAAH!

H-Hey, you all okay?! Like I said, he's too much for just the three of you!

S-Shut your mouth!

You wanna beat Zahha, right? So, let's work together! Please!

I want you guys to buy me a moment after Giblet and I regroup. Even if it's just for a second...!

Huh? Buy you a moment?

Oh, I see what your game is!

You want us to fight Zahha and then swoop in and steal all the glory for yourself!

What? No! It's for our Fusion! I want you to give us enough time to pull it off!

Fusion...? The hell is that?

It's a technique where Giblet and I can combine ourselves into one super-strong warrior! Powerful enough to beat Zahha!

So that's how it is...

Wait, so I was right after all! You're trying to steal all the glory!

Oh, uh, well... I guess that's kind of true...

Tch! Unbelievable...

You're saying you want us to buy you time to pull off that "fusion" thing, right?

...Fine, I get it.

Bergamo...!

Thanks, guys! You're doing me a big favor. I'll leave it to you. I'm gonna go to Giblet...

Don't get it twisted!

Huh...?

I get what you're driving at, but we're not interested in helping. We're just gonna keep on fighting as we see fit.

...That said, if we somehow create that chance you're looking for, feel free to do whatever you want with it.

...!

Can't say I like it, but you did save our older brother a while back. Guess we owe you one.

Let's go, brothers! We're gonna stop Zahha once and for all!

Yeah!!

Heh, heh!

Now's not the time to stand around. I gotta get to Giblet!

Hey there, Zahha. We're gonna have you keep us company for a little longer.

Hmph... You really intend to keep fighting me?

You mongrels don't seem to know your place. How can you be so utterly unaware that you lack the power to best me?

Just cause you managed to get a shot in before doesn't mean you've won...!

We'll show you the true power of the Trio of Danger!

UROOOOOOHH!

Again! Dangers' Triangle!

Lavender! Basil! Don't let up for a second!

Take this, and this!

Now diiiiiiieeee!

Unsightly beasts!

Gaaah...!

Lavender! Basil!

Dammit! Wolfgang...!

Too slow!

Arrrrgh!

B-Brotheeerrr!

Ungh...!

Giblet! Hey, you okay?!

Y-Yeah... No problem. How about you?

Believe it or not, those dogs came out of nowhere and are buying us some time. Now's our chance to do Fusion!

I see... Alright, then! Let's match our energy!

Here we go!

Useless!

Arrrgh!

Did you honestly think those mongrels stood a chance?

D-Dammit!

That dirty bastard...!

Guess it's true. The three of us aren't enough... Hey, Brother!

Grr! Guess we've got no choice...

Haah... Haah...! Of all the rotten luck!

All we need is a moment. Just a tiny opening...!

We can't give up! Let's do it, Giblet!

Okay...!

DRAAAAAAAAH!

You all are absolutely insufferable...!

ZEYAAAHHH!!

GAAARGH!

Ack!

Ouch...! You guys came at just the right moment. Thanks!

Stuff your "thanks"! You used us as a damn mattress!

...

Hey, Shallot!

What?

And you too. Giblet, right?

...?

I heard you two are twins. In that case, you might actually be able to pull it off.

Pull what off?

Zahha's stronger than we could've imagined.

My brothers and I can't buy any time on our own, and neither can the two of you. That said...

If you all go along with our plan, you might get your opportunity, as brief as it might be.

...!

Heh, heh...! Not a bad idea. If you got a plan in mind, we're in!

We've just been hard stuck so far, so I'm open to any suggestions.

Hmph! You better not botch this!

Here's the plan, so clean out your tiny little ears and listen up!

We're not gonna waste any time putting it into action! Got it?!

Got it!

Have you finished your little strategy session?

Heh! Just you wait. We're gonna have you seeing stars!

Heh! Just you wait. We're gonna have you seeing stars!

Lavender! Basil!

Heh, heh! You got it, Brother!

You're planning to try the same attack? Clearly you think very little of me.

If you think it's the same technique as before, you're in for a big surprise!

Shallot, Giblet! You two better not miss your chance!

Right!

This move...

Heh, be sure to savor it!

This time it's our Dangers' Triangle..!

Guest starring me and Giblet!

This is the five-person version! And we're calling it...

The Dangers' Pentagon!!

TAKE THIIIIIIIIIS!

!!

There!

Huh?!

You're not gonna dodge the next one easily either!

UWRAAAUGGHHH!

Gwah...!

Heh, heh! Whaddya think, Zahha?!

This is our five-man...dog...Danger... Paragon...thing...?

PENTAGON! It's not that hard to remember!

Don't get so full of yourselves over a few successful attacks...!

(Having the Saiyan twins join their attack does indeed make it much harder to read. However...!)

(It's nothing more than a superficial combination. They won't be able to stay in sync for long. And that's when I'll wipe them all out!)

Raaaargh!

Ugh!

DAAAAAAAH!

!!

We're not done with you yet!!

Gah?!

(I-Impossible...!! How are they still so coordinated?!)

Heh...! Shallot did this with us once before so I'm not surprised he's got it down, but I gotta hand it to you, Giblet! Not too shabby!

The fact my brother can work well with you guys makes it easy for me to do the same.

Hraaaaaah!

Argh!

All I need to do is match my moves to Shallot's. It's easy.

Hmph! Don't let it go to your head!

That said, the way the three of you support and cover for each other is very natural. Makes it easy to nail the rhythm.

The two of us fight in a pretty similar way whenever we team up!

Heh, heh, heh...! I hear ya. Brothers are just like that, I guess!

Yaaaaaaargh!

You insufferable beasts...!

If you keep buzzing around me like the pests you are, you'll leave me no choice but to obliterate you with this!

...!!

Now!

HAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

GAAAH?!

Heh, heh, heh! You got a little too desperate trying to end the fight!

We were just waiting for you to give us an opening while you tried to charge up some huge attack!

Damn you...!

Time for the finishing blow!

Right!

Pentagon...!

Danger...!

BEAM!!

GRAAAAAAAGH!

He's still alive, but he's down for the count!

Shallot!

Yeah!

You take me too lightly!

...! Crap, Zahha's already up!

Damn!

We gotta hurry!

Let's do it!

What the?! Zahha!

HAAAAH!

Gagh...!

?! Bergamo!

You idiot, this isn't the time...to be worrying about me!

JUST DO IT ALREADY!

...!! Right!

We...are settling this now, Zahha.

So, it's Fusion...

We did it, Bergamo. Can't thank you enough.

Th...that's your...ace in the hole...

Hmph...! Just so you know...this makes us even...

Brother!!

Lavender, Basil, thanks for your help too. You can leave it do me now. Take Bergamo and get away from here.

R-Right...

(He hasn't started fighting yet, but I got a feeling of what he's capable of...)

(He's insanely strong...! We wouldn't be able to keep up. In fact, we'd just get in the way...)

Hmph! I'll leave Zahha to you, but you better make sure to kick his ass good! Got it?!

Got it!

"Kick my ass", hm? I'll admit this combined version is a formidable presence...

But I was able to see the limits of your power during your fight with Goku.

And there's no way I'll lose to the likes of...

DRAAAAAH!

Gah?!

(W-What was that...?!)

(He's so much faster than he was before!)

Spare me your little speech and let's fight already!

ZAHHA!