Part 6, Chapter 2: Successor of Hope

*pant* *pant*

Whew, what a workout! What do you say we take a break and get a bite to eat?

No! Not yet. I can keep going!

There's no point in going overboard and hurting yourself. Taking breaks is part of training too, ya know!

B-But, can we really afford to slack off like this?

Don't worry 'bout it! Outside, you can't even pick your nose in the time it takes for us to rest up!

If you're too impatient, your training will get sloppy and defeat the whole purpose!

I guess... I just can't get used to this whole time changer thing. We don't even know how everyone is out there...

(But...Goku's got a point. I gotta focus on getting stronger!)

(Cabba, Trunks, I'm relying on you!)

Heh heh heh! Long time no see, brat! Not since the Super Cell Games, right?

(This guy's Ki is unbelievable! He surpasses even Super Saiyan power by a long shot!)

Boujack! So you're working with Babidi too...

Hmph. You aren't surprised to see me alive?

I was, but I could pick your Ki out from all the attackers heading toward the city.

I thought there was no way you could have survived after #16's...after he saved me. But there was no mistaking it!

Heh, that tin can got me, alright.

I was injured, sure, but unfortunately for him, it wasn't enough to kill me. He died in vain.

It wasn't in vain! I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for #16!

If you're still alive, that means it's my turn this time...

My turn to take you down!

Take me down? Hah hah hah hah! You really think you can beat me?

You survive the Super Cell Games by running while your toy robot blows himself to bits, and now you've got an ego?! You mouthy brat!

Lord Boujack, leave this to us!

Oh?

(This woman...she's like him!)

There's no need for you to waste your energy on these disrespectful runts, Lord Boujack.

Heh, go ahead then. Teach these brats a lesson!

Yes, Lord Boujack. Please leave it to us.

There you have it, boys! These are your new playmates! Let's take the time to discipline these brats...

Sorry to disappoint, but we don't have any time to waste. You're going down quick!

Hold on, Cabba!

...?!

I'll take care of them!

Trunks! But...

(Cabba is strong... There's no doubt he's stronger than I am now.)

(That's why I can't let him waste his energy on such battles. I need to try and lessen his burden!)

I'll take care of it. You focus on the big guy!

...Right! Be careful, Trunks!

You got it!

You're not getting away!

Oh yes he is!

Tch!

Don't go getting distracted! I'm your opponent now!

You'll pay for getting in my way, boy!

Don't underestimate me!

I can fight too, and I'm gonna prove it!

Heh!

Rrrgh!

(She's so strong! What if I can't stop her...?)

(...No. I can't second guess myself now! I'm the only one left, I have to do this!)

I can't believe Zangya let one little kid get past her. That fool!

No matter. If you really want to die by my hands that badly, I'll grant you death. Heh heh heh.

I'm nothing like I was during the Super Cell Games! I told you before... I will defeat you!

Defeat me? Don't make me laugh!

If you forgot what utter defeat tastes like, then it's time for me to remind you! Try acting tough after this!

(H-How?!)

Stop messing around! I told you, I'm stronger than before! Fight me for real, Boujack.

Tch!

Pfft... Heh heh heh!

Heh heh heh!

I see... It does seem like you improved a little!

Zangya! Get over here!

Yes, sir!

You're not getting away from me!

Gnh...I'm sorry, Cabba. You were relying on me to hold her, but I let you down...

Don't worry about it, Trunks. You've done well to thin them out!

Now all we have to do is finish the job!

You insolent worm...don't think you're on my level just because you've got a little training under your belt.

I'll smash you and your over-inflated ego into the dust!

Playtime's over, Zangya! Let's crush these cocky little punks!

Heh heh, consider this an honor, twirps!

We rarely fight anyone at 100%!

Tch, don't you patronize us!

...They can talk as much as they like.

This battle will prove just how strong we are! All we have to do is win!

Nrngh!

How can this be! I never thought anyone could push us this far.

*pant* *pant*

...

(It's working! With the two of us together, Cabba and I can do it!)

Zangya! Keep those brats occupied!

Yes, sir!

Alright, gang! Surround them!

Tsk!

Lord Boujack, we'll keep them busy for you! Regain your strength!

Heh heh heh.

Lord Boujack?

Take this!

Wh-What?!

Trunks! Watch out!

Huh?!

Gyaaaagh!

Wh-What?!

Nice reflexes, kid. I was planning to turn you all into a big charred mess, but...

Boujack...you...! I can't believe you would attack your own men! You monster!

What does it matter what happens to them if it means I win in the end!

In fact, they should be honored to have died in my service!

You're despicable!

Even worse, it was all for nothing. Your plan failed! Now that you're all alone, you have no chance!

No chance? You FOOL!

Haaaaah!

Haaaaaaaaah!

...!

H-How?! His Ki is exploding!

Don't underestimate me, brats! Did you think I was actually fighting you at my full power?!

I never needed those weaklings. Now it's time for me...

To personally send you to hell!

Nuugggh!

Agh?!

Tch!

What will you do now? That mechanical doll can't come and save you this time. Heh heh heh!

...

(This is bad! We completely misjudged this guy's power! Who knew he was capable of this...)

Heh heh heh! I like that look in your eyes, boy.

?!

That's the look of a coward backed into a corner!

Ggh! That's not...

Trunks, don't worry. There's no reason to be afraid of him.

We won't lose!

...?!

What did you say?!

*gasp*

Haaaa!

Wow! It hasn't even been a month, and your Ki's already gotten this strong!

Don't sugar coat it. This isn't even close to good enough to take on Majin Buu, is it?

Hmm...nope! Not at all!

Hey! I didn't think you'd actually say it!

Tch. The way things are going, I'll never make it in time. I need to hurry up and get stronger so we can get out of here!

C'mon, Shallot, we talked about this already. You can't get impatient.

You know what Goku...?!

I'm sick and tired of the food here! I want to get out and eat something good for a change!

Is that all?! You're just tired of the food?

Heh, you can't fool me! You're worried about Cabba and the others outside, aren't you?

Of course not! Trunks is one thing, but there's no reason for me to worry about Cabba.

And why is that?

Drop the act...

Don't tell me you didn't figure Cabba out when we fought!

What his true strength is...!

You won't lose? How can you say that when my superiority is this obvious?

...

Fwa hah hah hah!

I knew you were reckless from the Super Cell Games, but I never thought your foolishness ran this deep!

Boujack!

...?

Does killing your own teammates really not bother you in the slightest?

You wouldn't have had to use them like that if you had gone all out from the beginning!

Pfft! What nonsense!

How I enjoy my fights are entirely up to me! Pawns and prey are all mine to use or dispose of at my leisure!

I see... You haven't changed at all since the Super Cell Games.

Is that all you have to say? I think it's about time we finish this up!

That's one thing we agree on. It IS time to finish this, Boujack!

Now that you've proven you're below my pity, I can hit you with everything I've got!

?!

Haaaaa!

Th-This Ki!

What do you think you're doing, brat?!

(This isn't normal Super Saiyan power!)

HAAAAAA!!!

I-Impossible...! Where did you get that power?!

That transformation... It's just like the one Shallot used!

That's right. This is Super Saiyan 2!

Ngh!

Prepare yourself, Boujack! I'm not used to this form...

I don't know how to hold back!

Guh! Uuuh! How could I...? To some kid?!

I WON'T allow people like you to have their way any longer!

That's why I went through all kinds of trainings!

This is amazing, Cabba!

(This is it! Now we'll be able to protect the city while Shallot's training!)

Ho ho! Well played Cabba!

It seems he's achieved a new Super Saiyan form while fighting alongside Zahha and the others.

And yet, even Cabba was helpless against Giblet.

Babidi's forces are really coming together, aren't they? What with Majin Buu and the like...

Hmph! There's nothing to be done for all that at the moment.

This city must be protected, first and foremost. As long as those two can do that, we're fine.

Some all-mighty god you are...

...?

My, my, what is this?

That's quite a rude thing to say to a god, Babidi.

Hee hee hee. You should be the one watching your words. Or do you not care what happens to the Supreme Kai?

...

Heh heh. Still, how very surprising to hear a god say that they'll settle for just one city being protected.

Quite a low bar for a supposedly divine being, don't you think? Hee hee...

I'm well known for my modesty among divine circles, I'll have you know. I'm surprised Supreme Kai didn't tell you.

He told me nothing of the sort!

Well, for now, saving this town is more than enough. For now, that is!

Is that so, huh? I see, I see...

You wouldn't perchance be betting on winning the Tournament of Time and using the Super Dragon Balls, would you?

(How...?)

No matter. As long as you don't interfere in this battle, I couldn't care less!

Boujack was having some trouble, so I came to see who he was up against... How interesting...

He's a Saiyan too, I see... And that form he's using looks just like Shallot's! How disgusting...

But if this is as far as his power goes, then I have nothing to worry about. There's no way Boujack can lose.

Oh? You seem very confident...

Hee hee hee. You'll see...

...

Gwagh!

Ngh!

*pant* *pant*

W-We did it, Cabba!

Ggh! You...!

He's still moving?!

Y-You haven't bested me! Not yet!

It's all over, Boujack. Admit your defeat!

...!

All over...? For me?

...

You...!

How dare you...

HOW DARE YOU!!

?!

Don't think you've won, you arrogant brat!

What... is...?!

Admit my defeat?! Don't be ridiculous!

I am Boujack... I am...

The king of the universe!

Wha...What the...!

The dark Ki! He has it too!

Hraaaaaah!

Agh?!

Trunks!

(I have to use Super Saiyan 2 again! There's no time to lose!)

Too slow!

Gaaah?!

Heh heh heh! Oh, I see! You said you weren't used to that form, didn't you!

D-Damn!

Ahh this is more like it! Crushing you will be no problem now!

I might just obliterate this whole city while I'm at it!

I-I won't let you lay a finger on this city! I promised Master!

I will protect it till the end!

Master? The punk in blue? Heh hah hah!

Now I see where you get your stupidity! I can't believe he'd leave the city in the hands of some pipsqueak!

What?!

...!

If you're going to blame anyone, you should blame him!

You're gonna die because of his idiotic blind faith! Fwa hah hah!

Urk!

Quit your laughing...!

...?

Trunks?!

What's wrong with entrusting someone with your hopes?!

What's wrong with trying to live up to their expectations?!

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT?

Blabber all you like! It ain't changing the fact you're going down here and now!

(Master entrusted us with this! Trunks is giving it his all... This can't be the end!)

We're not going to die here, Boujack!

We WILL defeat you!

Haaaaa!

Tch!

Stay down already!

Gahaah!

Tch! Suddenly feel like fighting, do you? What a pain!

Curses!

Take this!

...!! He's fast!

It looks like you've reached your limit!

Eugh!

Ugh! C-Cabba!

All bark and no bite, heh...

Why don't you grovel in the dirt like the weakling you are?!

Don't give me that! We'll NEVER give in to the likes of you!

This world...it can't...! I won't let it happen again! Not ever!

What are you on about? Catch a look of the light at the end of the tunnel, eh?

(Ngh...this is bad! Trunks won't be able to hold out much longer!)

I don't know what's making you so stubborn, but I sure am sick of seeing your arrogant little faces!

Just die already!

Ngh!

Trunks!

...!

What happened?!

Someone shot down Boujack's attack!

Tsk. Who's there!

Phew. That was a close one!

You...You're...

Are you okay, Trunks?

Go...han?!

This is Gohan?!

(He's way more grown up than the Gohan I know. Just what era is he from?)

What, now it's a future version of that other brat? I'm sick and tired of seeing that face!

What a coincidence! I'm sick of you too!

I'm sick of you good-for-nothings messing up our earth!

Tch! Another obstinate weakling... Why can't you just learn your place already!

I'll smash every one of you rats into the ground!

Think you two can still fight?

...!

You betcha!

How about you, Trunks? Will you fight with me?

With you...?

Trunks, you stay here! Got it?!

No! If you're going, so am I!

I won't drag you down this time! I want to fight, next to you, Gohan!

Gohan...!

Yeah! We'll do this together!

Daaaaaah!

Gaaaaaah?!

Now's the chance! Send him the final blow!

Trunks, let's do this!

You got it!

Eat this!

Haaaaa!

Gaaah! How could this be happening to me? To ME?!

How could these brats...?!

*pant* *pant*

Did we get him?

Whew... I guess I am a little rusty, after all. If only I had kept training.

You were still able to save us...uh, Gohan.

Yeah... Sorry, but, who are you? Have we met before?

This is our first meeting, but I've met a Gohan from a different era.

Oh, okay! This tournament sure is a doozy! Hah hah!

I guess one good thing came out of it though, I was able to see Trunks again! Oh how this takes me back...

Gohan...

(This probably isn't the same Gohan I know...)

(I realize that, but...!)

Gohan, you don't know how happy I am to see you...to fight alongside you!

Same here! Ever since I was a kid, I've been indebted to you...

Well, a slightly older version of you!

That's why I'm glad we're able to meet again like this, Trunks!

...!

It's not the same you, but that's beside the point.

Don't worry about it. I...I'm just glad I could see you again.

...

(I hate to interrupt but...)

Ah-Ahem! What brought you here, Gohan?

To fight, of course! I was searching for strong Ki so I could take down Babidi's henchmen, and I ended up here!

I'm glad to find you two Saiyans here, in any case!

Another one will be coming soon!

We're protecting the city until he comes back! Do you think you can help us?

Of course! The three of us will protect this place!

(All right! We're sure to keep the city safe until Master comes back now!)

Nggh...

Heh heh! Something wrong? I thought there was no way Boujack could lose!

Quiet! How was I to know his opponents would get help! They practically cheated!

And another thing! You sure seem comfortable mouthing off despite the Supreme Kai's life being on the line!

Supreme Kai this, Supreme Kai that. Don't you have anything else to threaten me with?

Nggggh... Hmph! What an obnoxious god. No matter!

You know what? That does it! Buu and I are going to come and level that whole city! How do you like that?!

Fine by me! It's about time we talk face-to-face instead of through this magic.

Come here and show me that power of yours, why don't you?!

Ough! The nerve!

You'll regret this, God of Destruction Beerus!

Well, that was quite a provocation there, Lord Beerus.

I just thought we could get this over with quicker if we meet him personally.

Oh? And what do you mean by that?

I want to get to the bottom of who this Babidi fellow really is as soon as I can.