Part 19, Chapter 3: Engulfing Darkness

Accept...!

The punishment of the gods!!

Gaggh?!

I won't...! I refuse...!

...to lose to the likes of you!!

What is this strange sensation...?

The entire area's suddenly... What did he do?!

No way...!

...

Is this...the Dark Ki or whatever it's called?

As far as I can tell, it's somewhat different from what you've used on the others...

...Hmph. Not that it matters. More importantly...

Zahha, look at how you've fallen. To think you'd use the power you've always wielded to control others on yourself... Pathetic.

Indeed, the more knowledge mortals possess, the more obstinate they become...

But know this! No matter how wretchedly you struggle, you can never defeat us!

This time...you will NOT escape our judgement, Zahha!!

Haaaaaah!!!

Heh, heh... Well, that actually stung.

...!

Did you think a cheap attack like that would actually stop me? The only thing you've hurt are my feelings.

You always have a retort, don't you? But you're a fool if you think we're finished!

Hraaaaah!!

...!

Feast your eyes on a god's wrath!!

...Heh. I was wondering what you were trying to pull...

But that won't work on me in my current state!

Begone!!

You're finished!!

Tch... Where did he go?!

I'm right here.

Huh?!

You won't sneak up on me again!

Urk...!

Buster Sword Ray!!

Graaaaggh!!

Wha?!

It's your turn now.

...Ghh...!

Heh, heh... What happened to all that bravado? Not a shred of it left. Very undivine...

C-Curse you...!

I should thank you... After all, you gave me the chance to use this power.

Thanks to you, I've seized strength beyond my limits!

Guaagh?!

...Hah... Hahaha... Don't get ahead of yourself...

Lest you forget, I'm immortal!

Oh, that's right. In that case...

...!

I'll just have to completely grind you down...

Until you lose the will to defy me!

Graaaaaaagghh!!

...! Zahha....!

You're late, Shallet. It's already over.

...An overwhelming power is coursing through me. If I'd known it'd be this strong, I would've used it sooner...

...Your current power's nothing but a sham. In the end, the Dark Ki is just going to backfire and destroy both your body and mind.

...And? What of it?

...What do you mean, "What of it"?

Strength is all that matters now! I've made my resolve. A trifle matter like that isn't going to change a thing!

Why, you...!

I will achieve my goal... no matter the cost!

Hyaaah!!

Hrk...!

Dyaaah!!!

Guhh!

You've definitely gotten stronger, but...!

You're still no match for me!

I'd say the same to you!!

Guagh!!

Tch!

Haaaaaah!!

Daaaaaah!!

Come on, Shallet! Is my new power too much for you to keep up with?

You've got it all wrong, Zahha.

I don't have any catching up to do. Your new power's finally put us on an even playing field. Better late than never!

Tch... Don't get so full of yourself!!

This isn't over yet!

You're right, far from it!

Helloooo? Can you hear me?

That voice...! King Kai?!

Sorry, but can you hold on a second? Now's not really a good time!

Yeah, I can see that. But I've got an emergency here, too! Just listen, alright?!

Remember the goon squad Zahha sent out? They've gotten a lot more powerful all of a sudden!

What? They're even stronger now?

Oh...?

Your friends are holding them off for now, but... I don't know how much longer they'll last.

Heh, heh... I had a feeling, but I wasn't sure until now...

What are you talking about, Zahha?!

Using this power to increase my strength apparently affects my pawns as well...

...!

This is unexpected...but a welcome surprise. Your allies were becoming quite the eyesore.

Gohan and Vegeta aside, the rest are dead weight, aren't they? They won't last much longer.

With all the constant fighting and the energy they expended for both Spirit Bombs, I imagine they're quite exhausted.

Grr...!

Heh, heh, heh... No need to worry yourself, though.

I'll annihilate the Earth...and you and your pathetic friends with it!

The hell you will!

It's time I put a stop to you and save everyone!

Get ready, Zahha!!

Gah...!

You can't escape!

Haah...Hahh...! It's just one after another... They just don't know when to quit...!

And I've already used up most of my power on that Spirit Bomb thing, too... Damn it!

Heh, heh, heh... Look at you... Still got some fight in you, eh?

We'll just have to beat that out of you too, before we kill you!

Tch...!

Gyahahah!! You really thought that attack would hit?! Try harder!

Gwaargh!!

Playtime is over! Time to die!!

Daaaaaah!!

Damn...!

Are you okay?!

That was a close one, you two! We almost didn't make it in time.

S-Sorry...!

Thanks, you really saved us...!

Damn it, of all the rotten luck... We should be on our way to stomping Zahha into the ground by now.

I knew something felt off around here... It figures they'd get stronger out of nowhere...

....Stay sharp, everyone. These guys aren't pushovers anymore.

Heheh... Even after seeing how much stronger we've become, you're still going to fight us?

Hmph. Did you forget that we're Saiyans? Fighting is in our blood!

We're gonna make you regret picking a fight with us!

Alright, everyone! Let's do this!!

Yeah!!

Daaaaaah!!

Grk...!

Hahh... Haah...! Did we get him?!

...! Not yet!

Hyaah!!

Guaagh?!

I'm gonna make mincemeat outta these guys!

B-Borgos...! Shugesh...!

Don't worry about them, Fasha!

Then these guys are mine!

Haaaah!!

Gahh!!

Heh. That's what you get for letting your guard down... This next one's gonna do you in for good!

Tsk...!

Whoa there, can't let you go any further. You're fighting me!

Gurgh...!

Damn, what a pain in the ass...! I'm not wasting my time on you!

Hraaaahh!

Uryah!! Uraaahh!

Was that supposed to be an attack?

Geh?!

It...It didn't affect him at all?!

KAAAAH!!

...! Damn it! Everyone, stand back!!

Guooogh?!

Piccolo...! He took the hit for us...!

Guh....hghhh...

What...What do we do?! We gave most of our energy earlier...

How are we supposed to beat this guy?!

There's something forming around him...!

...Wait! I've seen this before!

This is...my full power!

It kinda looks like when Gokua used the Dark Ki...!

Dark Ki...?

(From what I understand, it shouldn't have this much of an effect on him... Does that mean this is an even more powerful Dark Ki?!)

What are you all spacing out for?!

Guogh!

Guh...hg!

Tch! This isn't the time for theories!

We need to deal with these annoying bastards first!!

Dyaaah!!

Gah...haghh!

Uoghhh!!

Grk...!

I'm not done yet...!

Draaaaaah!!

Hryaaaah!!

...Hrk!

Guh...?!

Hahh... Haah...! Your speed and power are increasing... How can you be getting stronger...?

Haah...hah..! You're picking now of all times to get surprised? This is just who we are!!

Hmph. I never said I was surprised... I know you both very well. More than I care to admit.

But in this state...I know I can surpass you!

Graaaaaaah!!

Guoooghhhh!!

Whoa! What kind of attack was that?!

He's been fighting this whole time... How can he still unleash that kind of power...?!

If this keeps up, the planet might give out before they do...!

That power... It's limitless. These guys are incredible...

I'm not even sure who's winning...

They're practically in a stalemate. Neither is holding anything back.

Still...I never imagined Zahha would use the Dark Ki on himself...

I knew we couldn't beat him before, but now the chances are even less than zero...

Yeah... We already had our hands full even before he used it...

And yet those two can still go toe-to-toe with him. Just how strong are they...?!

Got ya!

Think again!

Draaaaah!!

Haaaargh!!

Haah...hahh...! You're still...keeping up with me?!

You bet! I can do this all day...!

Nonsense!

More...! More...! I must get even stronger...!

Uorrrghhh!!

...I wouldn't push it any further if I were you, Zahha!

...Hmph. Still going on about this backfiring on me?

I've pushed myself quite far already without any issues.

Rather, the more I raise my power, the more my body embraces the Dark Ki!

...

This...This is what I've always wanted...! The strength I dreamt of! Nothing compares to this feeling!

Hah! ...Hahahahah!!

...Are you sure about that? Because this doesn't seem like you at all...

Don't speak as if you know me...

You understand nothing! I finally have true strength in the palm of my hand!

Now all that's left...is to destroy everything! No one's going to stand between me and my objective!

...Zahha...

I will be the victor, Shallet! It's about time I end this fight, along with everything else!

Hraaaah!!

Grk...!

Not enough...? Tch.

Dyaaaaaaah!

Gaaah?!

Hah! Looks like I landed a clean hit! You'll be feeling that one in the morning!

Silence...! One lucky shot means nothing!

Uoooohhh!!

Graaaaahhh!!

...!

Haah... Hahh! This can't be...!

I've become so powerful. So why...

"Why can't I beat you?" ...Is that it?

...!

I've had my share of experience with the Dark Ki...

I could tell right away that yours is a little different from the one the other guys used.

But listening to you ramble...it doesn't sound like you're necessarily immune to its side effects.

What...?

Using Dark Ki usually means that it'll backfire on you one way or another... But that doesn't seem to be the case with you.

I thought that maybe you were using some sort of magic or the Omnificence Crystal to suppress it, but that didn't quite add up either...

Get to the point! What are you trying to say?

You're afraid of it, aren't you? The Dark Ki.

What did you say...?

The reason you can't beat me is because you're afraid.

So you've been subconsciously holding it back. Isn't that right, Zahha?

You didn't even realize it...even after saying that nothing compares to the feeling it gives you.

...

...And here I was wondering what you were getting at... "Afraid", am I...?

What a joke!

I've obtained true strength! There's nothing left for me to fear!!

"A joke", huh...? Fine, whatever you say...

No more chit-chat from here on!

Here I come, Zahhaaaa!

Hraaaaah!!

Daaaaaah!!

Uoooooghh!!

Hyaaargh!!

You're slipping...!

Nraaaaah!

Gahh!!

Uwooourghhhh!!

Gwaaahh?!

Not done yet!

Damn it...! Damn it all!

(This isn't good...! I need more...! I have to push my powers even further...!)

(But...if I push myself any further, then...!)

You're afraid of it, aren't you? The Dark Ki.

Hrk...!

Draaaaaaah!!

Guaaaaaaagh!!

Gah...hagh!

This...will end you!

Urk...?!

Wild Cannon...!!

...?!

Huh?!

Tch...!! Why now of all times?!

...Heh. Hahah...

Hahahahah!!

Looks like your time is up!

Guaaaagh!!

Grrhk...!

O-Oh crap! Why did our Fusion have to break at a time like this?!

This... This was our last chance...

Heh, heh, heh... Too bad for you!

You're finished! Hahahahah!!

...

No...! This isn't over...! We're not giving up yet..!

Lock in, Giblet! We're finishing this, even if we have to do it separately!

Yeah...!

I see... Super Saiyan God...

You're running on fumes. You'll need more than grit and team spirit to beat me now.

...

Have it your way. Just know that no matter what you do, it's hopeless!

Shallot! Giblet! Your last breath will be one of despair!