Part 5, Chapter 4: Rampaging Warrior Kale!

Kale, I finally found you!

Caulifla, I missed you so much!

I'm so happy to see you! I was so worried!

You were...worried about me?

Of course I was! You're like a sister to me!

I-It makes me so happy to hear that, Caulifla!

(So this is Kale?)

(I wouldn't call this girl "hulking"... She doesn't look as strong as Caulifla described her at all...)

(Wait a second...)

(It's faint, but I smell something buried deep within her... She's hiding something!)

Eeep! That guy is glaring at me...

Hey! Cut that out, Shallot! Quit gawking at her!

Huh?! I was just looking!

You're both getting the wrong idea!

You're glaring at me again! I-I have nothing to say to you!

Huh?!

Caulifla, this guy is creeping me out...

Fear not! If he tries anything funny, I'll sock him into next week!

I knew I could depend on you, Caulifla!

(S-She's like a whole different person when she's talking to Caulifla!)

But you know, despite his looks, Shallot's not too bad. He helped me search for you after all!

Is that true?! You were with him this whole time?

Yep! Let me tell you, looking for someone is hard work! Even with the two of us, it took soooo long!

You were together with him for that long?

We helped this woman named Chi-Chi find her future husband, and even got some lessons in love!

Lessons...in love?!

Sounds weird, I know, but it's thanks to those that we finally found you!

You learned about love...with this person?!

You bet I did!

!!!

...Love...with him?

I had my doubts at first, but it was a blast! It's hard to believe, but love is really powerful!

N-No way...

I can't believe that while I was gone, this person and Caulifla...

*sniffle*

A-Are you crying?!

Why am I even here...? I am good-for-nothing...

Shallot...

*sniff*

Wh-What?!

I'll never forgive you!

...F-Forgive me for what, exactly?

For stealing Caulifla from me!

Shallllooot!!!

Ahhhhhh! Waaaaaah!

What the-?! She's...She's hulking!!

Heh!

She transformed! What's with her Ki?! It just skyrocketed!

Holy smokes, Kale!

This is something different from Super Saiyan... What in the world is she?!

...Shallot!

...!

I'll smash you to pieces!

What?!

Looks like you're raring to fight! Well, go ahead and show Shallot what you're made of, Kale!

W-Wait a minute!

Shallot!

Ngraaaah!

Gaaaaagh!

Shallot... Shallot...

SHALLOT!!! Agggghhh!

H-Hey, Kale? Don't you think you're going a little overboard?

Move it!

Wha-Hey! What's gotten into you, Kale?!

(Wait! Maybe this is the same as that misunderstanding with Cabba...)

Diiiiieeee!

Oh crap... Kale's actually trying to kill Shallot!

Dammit! I can hardly move!

(She only got one hit on me, and I'm already reduced to this... She's as strong as Cell, maybe stronger!)

Grooooah! Diiiieeee!

Shoot! I can't dodge it!

Kale, wait!

...!

You've got it all wrong!

C'mon, I told you before, right?! I would never fall for a guy like him! Who would?!

I was only with him so I could search for you!

...

And now that I found you, I'm gonna win this tournament!

Win it with you, Kale!

...!!

So just...calm down!

Ugh!

Unghh!

She...She stopped?

Phew. I'm glad that's over.

Hee hee hee... We can't have this, now can we? I need her to stir things up.

...?!

That voice just now, was it in my head?! Who's there?! Show yourself!

Hmph, what an uncouth woman.

I've been wanting to say hello to that brat over there. I guess I'll send a projection of myself as well.

Who are you?!

You're Shallot, I presume? So you're the one who meddled with my plans during the Super Cell Games.

Your plans? What are you talking about? I don't know you, old man.

Keh, no matter. You'll be dead soon enough.

What do you mean by that?!

Isn't that right, Kale?

...?

Caulifla said that she wouldn't fall for someone like Shallot but...

Do you truly believe that?

...?!

You can see for yourself, can't you, Kale? Caulifla and Shallot get along together so well. She's so happy!

Way more than when you're around!

Ahh! Urgh!

Hey, loudmouth! What're you trying to get Kale to do?!

Kale! Don't believe the lies this guy is spewing!

See how desperate she is to deny it?

She wouldn't get this worked up unless we hit the nail on the head!

...!!

Caulifla looks so happy when she's with Shallot...

That's right! With Shallot around, there's no need for a gloomy girl like you!

Ahhh! Uuaaaugh!!!

Wha-?! Kale's Ki is spiking again!

This is bad...! Kale, stop listening to him!

Kale, if Shallot weren't here, none of this would have happened.

It's...It's all Shallot's fault...?

That's right, and it might not be too late to fix it. All you need is for Shallot to disappear.

Then Caulifla will come back to you.

Ugh... Shallot! If Shallot weren't...!

Make Shallot disappear, Kale.

Use the power I gave you!

Ungh... Aaaaugh!

That guy got Kale riled up again! Just what's he trying to pull?!

Dammit! Shallot, get ready! We're gonna have to stop Kale!

Y-You got it!

Shallot, if I make you disappear, then...!

SHALLOOOOT!!!

Gwaaagh!

Is that... Isn't that dark Ki?!

Gaaaaaah! Aaaaagggh!

What's all that sketchy dark stuff?!

My Ki...it's overflowing!

I'll kill you! Disappear!!!

Hroooagh! Shallot!

Yaaaaaagh!

Naaarh!!

Haaaaaaaah!

Gwagh!

(Dammit, she really packs a punch!)

Ahhh! Hooooagh!

Kale was strong enough before. Now she's got all this dark Ki to top it off!

"Dark Ki"? Ahh...so that's what you've all been calling it.

Wait, do you know about the dark Ki?!

Know about it? Hee hee hee... I'm the one who controls it!

What?! You're controlling it?!

That means...

You're the wizard, Babidi!

Hee hee hee! So you know my name? I'm honored!

We finally found the mastermind behind this whole mess!

This is the guy you were looking for?

Alright, you shriveled old man. Turn Kale back!

Not a chance! She's my servant now. She'll carry out my plan and rampage until she drops!

Your plan? What are you up to?!

Alright, Kale. Get started by disposing of Shallot!

Rrrghh! Die, Shallot!

Gaaaaah!

Roooagh! Gaaaah!

Perfect! Splendid! The energy is building up!

(E-Energy?)

...I did hear a rumor recently about a group "hunting" warriors.

They're looking for powerful warriors, the ones with the most energy. They suck 'em dry before killing 'em!

(Is energy sucker the geezer was talking about this Babidi guy?!)

This spell is highly effective against the weak of heart. Hah hah hah!

You...You scumbag!

Disappear, Shallot!

I won't let you!

...!

C-Caulifla!

Heh, she protected Shallot? It's almost nauseating how well they get along.

Kale, that woman is nothing but trouble! Get rid of her along with Shallot!

...?!

Kale...?

What's wrong, Kale? Why won't you attack? Hurry up!

Grr...ugggh...

Kale... I can see how much this is hurting you.

You don't want to fight me, do you?

Ungh... Aaugh!

Kale! What do YOU want to do? Tell me!

Grrngh!

You're not feeling conflicted, are you?! You really cherish Caulifla that much? Oh what a beautiful friendship. Feh! It makes me want to barf!

In that case, I'll just crank up the energy to keep those pesky little thoughts out of your brain!

Haaaaah!

Gah?!

Gyaaaaah!

Kaaaleee!!!

Lose yourself in power... Destroy them... Destroy everything!

Kill Shallot... Kill Caulifla... Kill everyone!

That's right, Kale. Empty your mind and become my soulless slaughtering machine!

Stop running your mouth, old fart! Kale doesn't belong to you, or anyone else!

Babidi... You pathetic hairy slug!

Kill them! Do it now!

Guuuwaaah!

Ooooaaagh!

Gaaaaah!

Kale! Calm down! Listen to my voice, please...

Guagh!

Ngaah!

Caulifla!

Dammit... I can't get through...to her...

Hah hah hah! Finally, that vexing woman is out of the way. Now all that's left is you, Shallot.

...

Cat got your tongue? What happened to all that spunk you had earlier?

You fool... You don't understand a damn thing!

Oh? Then why don't you enlighten me.

This whole time...Caulifla never stopped talking about Kale.

She went through so much to find her... All those ridiculous lessons...everything!

What is it you're mumbling over there? Have you gone mad with fear?

She did all that...

She did all that for Kale, the person she cares about more than anyone!

...?!

There's no way someone like her would give up...

...While Kale is suffering right in front of her!

...!

Your words mean nothing! Look around, boy! Caulifla can't even stand to fight!

You two...better shut your mouths...

What?!

That's not for you to say, Shallot!

Kale and I go way back... If anyone's going to save her...

It's gonna be me!

Tch, you still have this much power?

Waaaghh!

Let 'em have it, Caulifla!

You bet I will, Shallot!

Hang in there, Kale! I'll stop you even if it means a fight!

Yaaaaagh!

*huff* *huff* *huff*

None of our attacks are working!

Dang it! I guess normal attacks aren't enough!

Ooooaaagh!

Gah!

Ngaah!

Hee hee hee! What a fool Kale is! All it took was a little push and she's ready to kill the one she holds most dear!

Oooooagh!

K-Kale...!

She's...crying?!

Hee hee hee! I can't believe she's crying while fighting! It's so stupid! I can't stop laughing! Hah hah hah!

...!!

Cut that out, Babidi!

Shallot?

Wh-What was that?

Just who do you think you are?!

How dare you make Kale fight when she wants nothing to do with it...

You have no right to laugh at her!

I'll make you pay!

...!

That goes double for me! Well said, Shallot!

Babidi, we're putting an end to your control over Kale!

You're going down!

The final word goes to the strongest, and both of you have already uttered your last! Kale, do it!

We won't let that happen! We'll save Kale...

Just you watch!

Oh? And how do you plan on doing that? You're no match for her strength, and your pathetic words can't reach her either!

If words don't work...

Then we'll get through to her with our fists!

Here I come, Kale. Please accept...

MY LOVE!!!

Waaagghh!

Gaaaagh!

What?!

Her hit connected!

Ungh!

Kale, do you understand?! This is my love!

L-Love? C-Caulifla?!

...! I did it!

Love is seriously something else!

You're telling me love did this?! Ridiculous!

There's no way my spell could lose to something so incomprehensible!

Kale! Hurry up and finish those two off!

R-Run...away! H-Hurry!

Kale, you can hear us again!

Drop the tough act, Kale. You really think I'd let you kill me? You big dummy...

That's not what friends like us do!

C-Caulifla!

Here we go, Kale! We'll finish it with this!

Ngh...Waaaghh!

Take this!

Uuuughhh!

What are you doing, Kale?! You should still be under my spell! Hurry and finish them off!

...shut...

Sh-Shut...up!

You dare defy me?!

Yeah, stick it to him, Kale! Don't let him do as he pleases!

Show him who's boss! That's my protege!

Waaagh! I...won't lose!

That's the spirit!

Waaaagh! Raaaaaaagh!

Come back to us!

Kale!

Nnggraaaaaah!

!!!

The dark Ki's gone!

There's no way...

That's amazing! Caulifla's love brought her back!

Not me, it was all Kale!

Tsk... Looks like this pawn is useless now...

Hey! Get back here, Babidi!

...

Kale!

...?

You were so freaking awesome!

...!

I knew you could do it!

Th...

...Thank you, Caulifla...

Hey!

Kale!

What a whirlwind of a reunion that was. It all worked out in the end though.

Caulifla...

What's up, Kale? Are you feeling alright?

Ah, yes, I'm just a bit dizzy.

Well, don't overdo yourself. What about Shallot? Is he still sleeping?

Yes...

Well, he did do his fair share in all this.

...

Um...Caulifla?

What is it?

I'm so sorry for causing such trouble!

...

Listen, Kale.

You did a stellar job out there! I'm so proud of you!

Caulifla!

(Aaah, she's even patting my head!)

You were stunning, Kale! What do you say we train together more?

If we learn to count on each other, we'll be unstoppable!

You...counting on me?!

I'm going to do my best, Caulifla!

Awesome! I'll take your word for it! Let's get super strong together, Kale!