Part 19, Chapter 6: Blazing a Trail of Hope!

Thank goodness you're with us, Cabba! We should be able to avoid getting mixed up with any of Zahha's men as long as you keep us in the sky.

But I'm a little worried about Vegeta. Is he going to be okay fighting that many bad guys...?

He'll be fine! Mr. Vegeta's really strong.

That's true. We just gotta trust him to get the job done.

Whoa! Make sure to hold on tight, you two!

Eeeek!

W-What the?!

Dang, they dodged me...

How about you try aiming next time?

Looks like we've been spotted!

Yeah, and there's three of them...!

Can we outrun them?

(Maybe if I...! No... Escaping while carrying two people isn't in the cards.)

Sorry, I need to set the two of you down while I deal with them!

Please find somewhere to hide!

Got it! Be careful, okay?

Oh, you wanna fight after all, huh?

Sorry, but I'm in a hurry...

So I'm gonna skip the warmup!

Dahh!

Rrr...!

Hnraaaaahh!

Uuugh...!

How's this puny guy so?

Haahh!

You're done for!

Gwaaauuugh!

Bulma, Jaco, it's safe now.

Wow, you beat them in no time flat!

Well, I didn't want to waste any time...

Sure, but aren't you tired from all the fighting? You should rest for a minute.

No, I'm okay! We have other allies fighting as we speak, so it'd be wrong for me to take a break.

Besides, we have to bring Master back to life as soon as possible, so it doesn't matter how tired I am.

Oh... Well, if you're sure...

Hey there! Looking for a status update. How's it going?

King Kai!

Thanks to Cabba, we've been able to get past most of the enemies scattered about. But unfortunately, we can't avoid every battle...

I'm sorry. If only I could navigate our way to the Lookout better...

Now, now, don't blame yourself!

Let me try getting you three some reinforcements! Although I don't know how many people will be able to answer the call...

That'd be a huge lifesaver, thank you!

Okay, let's get going!

It's been pretty smooth sailing for awhile now. I guess enough people answered King Kai's message to keep those jerks off our backs.

Seems that way... I just hope this keeps up until we get to the Lookout...

Oh crap, me and my big mouth!

Nraauuhh!

Another one of Zahha's pawns...!

I'm setting us down on the surface, so hold on tight!

W-We'll be hiding over there...!

Graaaaauuuhhh!

Gah! This guy...hits like...a ton of bricks... Let's see how he likes it!

Haaaaahh!

Heh, heh, heh...!

H-He didn't even flinch...!

Daaaaaahhh!

Augh!

Damn! I can't let this fight drag out, but I'm running out of stamina...

Hyaaaaaaahhh!

Gwaaaaauugh!

W-Who?!

Happiness to one and all! I send you my love! Ribrianne!

The thunder of the wild! The roar of love! Kakunsa!

The strike of love! With dreams and magic! Rozie!

The warriors of love have arrived!

Erm... Uh...

We heard you and your friends are trying to save Shallot!

We were made to think of Shallot as a villain, when we should've expressed our love the proper way...!

That's why we want to make amends and do what's right!

And I'm sure you've all realized the same thing we have.

...I beg your pardon?

It's that this world is dangerously lacking in love!

Lacking...love...?

I just can't stand seeing all these battles devoid of love!

That's why it's up to us to spread the love that's so badly needed!

We'll take care of that big brute, so you all can go on ahead!

You're in the middle of saving your ally Shallot from the depths of darkness. That is your love! And we will do whatever it takes to support it!

I don't...fully get it...

...but I greatly appreciate your help nonetheless! Thank you!

Grr... You asked for it...!

You'll be facing us now!

I hope you're ready.

Because here we come!

You annoying little...!

Our prey has been cornered!

You know nothing of love, so allow us to show you! Do it, Ribrianne!

Take this!

Max Love Cannon!

Uraaauuuuuugh!

Way to go, Ribrianne!

Our love has triumphed once again!

By helping one another, I can feel the love on this planet growing bit by bit!

It's proof that we all hold Shallot in a special place in our hearts!

Well said! I'm sure our love will reach him!

Hya, ha, ha...! Well, what have we here?

Looks like there are still people out there who need a lesson in love!

I've seen those girls on video before, but this was my first time actually meeting them. They're even more... passionate...in person.

Hahaha... They're definitely an odd bunch, but at least they're on our side!

True enough... They bailed us out in the nick of time, after all.

Come to think of it, that trio is just one of many who are willing to fight for Shallot. There must be something special about him...

There really is! I think everyone takes to him because he always confronts everything head-on.

Not to mention he's saved me many times over, so it's time for me to finally return the favor!

Heh... Shallot definitely chose the right guy as his disciple.

Hey Bulma, how much longer?

We're heading in the right direction, so we should be able to see it shortly.

What have we here?

Why, if it isn't Cabba.

Frost! It's you...!

I'm elated you still remember me after all this time.

You appear to be in quite the hurry. Is there something I can do to assist?

I don't need help from the likes of you!

We know what kind of person you really are. You can't fool us!

It seems you're aware of my true nature. What a surprise...

In that case, I'll dispense with the pleasantries!

Hrahh!

Oh no...!

Eeeeek!

Are you sure you don't need to store that baggage you're carrying somewhere?

Haahh!

Guh...!

Hah, hah, hah... It must be hard to move while shouldering those weaklings. But it's too late now.

Since you're such a close-knit group, I'll send you all to your graves together!

Damn!

Nngh?!

M-My body's not... Wait...I get it. You...used your...poison needle...on me...

Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!

W-We're faaaaalllllliiiinnngg!!

They're gonna crash...!

What a pain in the...!

I-I'm alive!

D-Did you catch me?

You guys just fell out of nowhere, after all!

We don't appreciate being forced to play the hero. It's not our style.

T-Thanks for the save. Never would have expected your help...

Stuff it! You were just lucky enough to be falling above where we happened to be.

Sorry for the trouble... I lost control over my...body out of the blue, so I couldn't fly anymore...

I-I'm pretty sure...I've been poisoned...

Poisoned?

Yes... Frost uses...a poison needle...

I had thought you had all fallen to your death, yet somehow you're safe.

And now you have some mangy pets with you.

We're nobody's pets! And don't call us mangy!

Damn...you...Frost!

Hold on! We'll take care of this Frost bastard for you, so get yourselves to the Lookout or whatever it's called!

If you don't bring Shallot back, then we're all gonna be in a lot of trouble!

Yeah, what he said! The Trio of Danger will take care of that sneaky little jerk!

The chick who was with you is over there. Go get her and hightail it out of here already!

Let's leave it to them, okay, Cabba?

A-Agreed. Thank you... All of you...

And there they go. But no matter. You three said you're going to entertain me?

You like to use poison, do you? That's what the little guy told us.

Heh, heh... And what of it? Are you going to call me a coward, a scoundrel, or some other such hogwash?

All that matters in battle is victory. And any means used to secure it are fair game.

Haaaaahhh!

...!

Well now, aren't you the nimble bunch.

Hmph! Going right for the sneak attack, huh?

To be fair, you're not wrong. Victory is all that matters at the end of the day.

By any means, right?

Grr...!

Heh, heh, heh! Are you saying what I think you're saying, Brother?

I am! Our signature move will be more than enough to teach this creep a lesson!

Let's do it!

W-What is this...?!

Think you can keep up with us now?!

Hee, hee, hee! You're in for it now!

There's no way you're gonna weasel out of this. Take a look at the shape of your death!

Dangers' Triangle!!

Take this! And this!

Gack...! T-Three against one is hardly fair!

You're one to talk, Mr. Poison! Don't make me laugh.

And I seem to remember you saying something about "fair game"? Heh, heh, heh.

Grr... You filthy...!

Time to finish the job, you two!

You got it, Brother!

Take this!

Triangle Danger Beam!!

Gyaaaaauuughh!

Ungh...!

Don't push yourself so hard!

I-I'm okay... The poison hasn't quite left my system yet, but I should still be able to fly...

Hey, you! And you, and you! Buu here to help!

Buu want to fight Shallot, so you bring Shallot back!

As soon as Buu heard Shallot's name, he sprang up and flew here faster than the dickens!

So you can leave all this riffraff to him, er, I mean us!

I appreciate it... We'll make sure...to bring Master back to life...!

Never expected you three to be held up in a place like this...

Get out of here. I've got this.

You... But why?

Shallot dying before I have the chance for a rematch doesn't sit right with me. That's all.

O-Okay... I'm not going to argue. We'll go on ahead...

(First it was people saying they wanted to help Shallot, now they're saying they want to fight him...?)

We've sure got all types of fighters coming to our rescue. Thank goodness...

Shallot's gotten pretty popular since this whole thing started.

I can hardly believe so many people want to see Master wished back to life...!

Hyaaa-aaahhh!

Damn! I'm sorry, but I need to let go for a second! I promise I'll catch you both afterward!

You need to WHAT?!

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!

Hraaahh!

W-What the?! Cabba!

Oh great, another attack!

N-Now what're we gonna do?! I don't want to turn into a human pancake!

G-Grab on...!

Cabba?!

Haah... Haah...

A-Are you okay?

Hyaaaahh!

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!

I need both of you to hide...as soon as you can. This guy's...really strong...

Uwooohhh!

Gyahgyahgya!

Wha?!

Eeaaaagghhh!!

Guaaaahhhh!

Cabba!

T-This is bad...! He took the brunt of that attack to help us escape!

He doesn't have the strength to fight anymore...!

Urrgg... Ugh...

Keheh!

GYASHAAAHHH!

Grr!

Oh no ya don't!

Uraaaughhh!!

Gyaah?!

That was a close one, kid. Best I could do was a smoke screen, but looks like it worked out!

Haah... Haah... We made it...!

Y-You're...Master's friend, right? Broly?

...Yes...I am...

I'm s...sorry. What I did to you...was awful...

It's fine. Don't worry...about it... You probably had a lot...going on...

Never...mind that, though. I'm guessing you...came here to help...?

Yes...I want to save Shallot. He is...my friend!

Thank you very much. That's a relief...!

Hold on, did you just call Shallot "Master"? That cheeky bastard went and got himself a disciple, did he...?

U-Um, and you are...?

The name's Nappa! I'm Shallot's Master!

I heard there was a plan to revive him, so naturally I came to lend a hand as fast as I could!

Huh?! So you're...my Master's Master, too...?

Huh? Whaddya mean by "too"?

Oh, well, it's just that I heard his Master was Vegeta...

Vegeta?!

He just stood by and watched while I whipped Shallot into fighting shape!

Is that so...? Sorry, I didn't know that...

Gyahgyaaahhh!

That creepy thing's getting close, so no more time for chit-chat!

Alright, get your asses to that Lookout place! Broly and I'll handle things here.

T-Thank you very much! I'll leave it... to you.

But please be careful. He's really strong...!

Gyashaaahhh!

Look who showed up!

I'm still nursing a few injuries from before, but I'm fighting for my disciple, and his disciple too, apparently! I'll take you on!

Hraaaaaaahh!

Daaaaahhh!

Keehhh!

T-The hell was that?! How'd he dodge us?!

Gyahgyahgyyahh!

Ungh...!

Gaaugh!

Shaaaahhhh!

Heh... Hehe...! This weirdo's pretty good...

Broly, I need you to get his attention!

Okay...!

Gebi...gie!

I've just about had it with this freak's fighting style...!

Draaaahh!

Gyaaah!

Urg...!

Aw, dammit! He's dodging all of our attacks!

Gyahaah!!

Gwaaauhh!

No...!

Gyaahaha!

You...!

Graaaaaahh!

Keh...!

Again...?!

Goyaaaah!

Gah...!

Gebibi!!

Darn, he dodged again! Why can't they get a hit on him?!

H-Hush, girl... If you're going to hide, you need to pipe down.

S-Sorry...! I got a little frustrated. My bad.

I tagged along with Broly and the bald guy, so I definitely don't wanna make things harder for them...

But more importantly, how are they gonna beat that monster?

...

Draaaaahh!

Kehkeh!

Nng...!

Urrooahhhh!

Keh?!

...!

T-That was close...!

Think you got a read on him?

I think so... Sort of.

Heh... I knew you were no average Saiyan, but your fighting sense's really something else!

Gyaaaaa!!

Gwaaaaaarrrgh!

Urrnnggh!

A-Alright, Broly! I want you to focus on landing a hit. Really nail that bastard!

And as far as his attacks go, that's where I come in. I'll take them for you!

O-Okay... Let's try!

Haaaaaaaaaaahh!

Kyaheeheehee!

Urk...!

Not on my watch!

Haaah...!

Keh...?!

D-Do it, Broly!

RAUGHHHHH!

Gngh?!

HAAAAAAAHH!

GAAAAHH!

I hit him...!

Ung... Urgh...!

Nice work, Broly...! Now time to finish the jo...

Kyeeeh!

Huh?!

Kehkeeeh!

Graaugh!

Urnngg!

Kakakah!

Kihkihkih!

Reinforcements. Perfect... And just look at them having a good ole laugh together.

Gyahaahh!

Kyaaraahhh!

UGAAAAUUUGH?!

Arg... Dammit! What're we supposed to do against....this many opponents?!

Ngh... Grrrrr...!

Rats! They totally had him, but those little sneaks just had to butt in!

And what are they so strong for?! I don't think Broly and Nappa can last much longer...!

...

Tch...!

Whoa! Hey, wait!

Urrnn... Grr...!

Of all the no good, rotten, dirty tricks!

Gebibi!

Kyakyahh!

Oh no...!

Draaaaaaaaahhh!

Keh?!

What?!

You little ones will be fighting me!

F-Father?!

You serious...?

Gieh!

Gebi...?

Whoa, hold the phone!

You can't be fighting! You're hurt!

...But I guess we could distract the blue bug things. That'd help!

Hey, you halfwits! You're up against me and the old man, so come and get us!

Gihgieh!

Broly, just focus on bringing down that big red bastard. I know you and the other oldie can do it!

Ch-Cheelai...!

Hmph... Broly, you're strong. And as a powerful Saiyan warrior, I won't permit you to lose.

...!

Come at me, you scoundrels! I won't let you get in my son's way!

Keeh! Keeh!

Father... Cheelai...

Heh... Gotta hand it to them. Those two have a lot of guts.

Guuurrrrn...!

Heh, looks like there's no one to back you up anymore. Sucks to be you!

Hey, Broly! Your dad and that girl are putting their lives on the line. You know what that means, right?!

Yes, I do! I will...defeat him...!

GYASHAAAAAAHHHHH!

WROOOOOOOHHHH!

DAAAAAAHHH!

Gah...!? Aahhhh!

One more...!

Haaaaaaaahhh!

Ehi...ehihihi!!

SHYAAAAHH!

...!!

Uwooooohhh!

GUAAAAAAHHH!

Kehgeh?!

Hah...! What're you...all surprised for? I told you...I'd take anything... you dish out!

Right...Broly?

Yes!

Gehgiih?!

Time to finish this! Do iiiiiitttt!

OOOOOHHHHH!

HRAAAAAAAAAHHHH!

GYAAAAAAHHHHHH?!

Looks...like...you did it...

Oh no!

Don't worry...about me... I ain't bit the dust yet...

We've...got no time to waste. We gotta help...your friend and old man out. Right...?

Right...!

Heh, heh... You're a good egg. Now, let's go show 'em what we're made of!

The Lookout is right above us! We're almost there!

Finally...we can save Master...

...!

Grr... Getting to the Lookout while slipping past that many enemies might not be possible...

We need to get at least you two up there, but...

In that case, I might have an idea!

My shoes actually have an emergency evacuation function built into them. In other words, I can fly for a short period of time!

You're full of surprises! But that's perfect, you can take Bulma...

Having a nice chat, are we?

Uh-oh...!

Yikes!!

Jaco, Bulma, I'll act as a decoy! That'll give you a chance to go ahead without me...!

I might be on my last leg, but I'm pretty sure I can pull it off...!

...!

But Cabba, that's dangerous!

UWOOOOOHHHH!

HAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!

Please...bring my Master back...!

Be safe, okay?

Don't do anything reckless!

Alright, Bulma, time to go!

Waaaaaaaahhh?!

Two of 'em scurried off. Ah, whatever. We'll just use you to kick off the bloodbath!

I might have to disappoint you...! Bring it on!

Touchdown!

We finally made it! That felt like it took forever...

You two are sitting ducks!

Zahha's got goons here too?!

Hnraaahh!

Bulma, look out!

Eeeeeepp!

Gwaahh?!

Owww... Thanks for the save, Jaco...

...

...Jaco?! Oh my goodness, are you okay?! Answer me!

Your turn, missy!

Ready or not, here we come!

Stay away from me!

H-Hold it...!

You're all fighting...the great and mighty Jaco...!

You little...!

What?! Are you...sure you're okay...?

Y-Yeah, don't worry... As a super elite, it's my duty to protect civilians...!

And we've got a lot of people counting on us...to bring Shallot back. So I can't go sleeping on the job!

I'll hold the line, so get going!

Okay...! But if you get yourself killed, I'll report you to your supervisor, so you better stay alive!

You're seriously looking for a throwdown? In your condition?

I wouldn't get cocky...if I were you. You don't know who you're dealing with...!

I am the chosen super-elite who protects universal peace!

Galactic Patrolman, Jaco!

And you're all in big, big trouble!

Dig it!

Haah...! Haah...!

Ungh... Ouch!

Gnnh...! A little bruise...won't stop me!

I have to do my part... For Shallot...and everyone else!

If I go down...it's all over!

Everyone's worked so hard... I can't let it all go to waste!

Hang on, Shallot...! I'm gonna bring you back. I swear!

Just wait a little longer!

...

...llot... Sha...llot...

Shallot... Open your eyes...

*Gasp*

W-Where am I...?

That's a difficult question to answer... I suppose you could call this a place between your world...and the Otherworld...

?! W-Who's there?!

...

You are currently in a state extremely close to death... Due to your fight with Zahha.

Huh?! What're you talking about...?!

Listen closely...

You were defeated by Zahha!

I-I was? So I couldn't stop him...?

Precisely.

No...

No... No! Dammit...! DAMMIT!!

I swore I wasn't going to let him win!

If only... If only I were stronger!

I figured you might say that.

Time is of the essence, Shallot, so I'll be brief. There's still power residing deep within you.

...?!

And I will unlock it.

W-What did you just?!

I've released your latent fighting potential...

Your allies are likely on the verge of wishing you back to life.

The rest is up to you...

W-Wait! Why're you helping me? Who the hell are you?!

...

I feel like I've met you somewhere before...

I don't know why, but...

I'm afraid there's no time to go into detail.

You're the only one who can stop him, Shallot.

So make sure you do it.

Alright, here I go...

Come on out, Shenron!

So, you've finally decided on your last wish? Very well. Speak! If it's within my power, I shall grant it.

Please, Shenron...

Bring Shallot back to life!