DBZ: The Fallen Empire (Chapter 1: The Hunt)

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Future Brachi merely chuckled.

"You haven't seen my husband angry," she said to Solaris and Lily, "when my husband is pissed, he can summon four enormous arms on his body to raise hell on the enemy. Besides, I'm wondering why Vegetto is like this dictator thing now... shouldn't we simply put aside our political quarrels for the time being and unite against a common enemy?"

This showed that Future Brachi was even more rational than her counterpart, but this was because she did not had this feeling of betrayal which her counterpart had. Then again, Brachi's own group was still a bit on edge of having faced their own demons not long before the group went to search for Revan...
 
Beerus instinctively narrowed his eyes at the remark from Jaz.

"That liittle remark just earned you your second strike. Another, and I'll-"

The god stopped as the two quickly moved past him, his eyebrow twitching. Whis' own expression showed his amusement, but both stopped at the sudden surge of energy from above.

"Hmm."

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Darth Marr continued to watch on, his tone indicating his own shock at the sight of Vegetto's growing rage.

"That presence..."

Gogeta blinked incredulously, watching Kire once again turn his back to the two. He watched on however, as Vegetto quickly turned his gaze from Kire past Solaris and Lily, and locked directly onto Future Brachi.

"And you! Constantly blabbering on about your own powers as if you desperately need the reassurance for your petty pride!! Are you so full of yourself that you're blind to the fact that no one cares?!"

The fusion's gaze suddenly turned down, staring hard at the floor as he grit his teeth. His glowing purple eyes radiated heavily, soon shifting into a dark, blood red. Gogeta blinked in confusion, watching Vegetto slowly crumple down to the metal floor on all fours. The ship shook slightly from the impact, dents in the metal made where he landed. From a sensory standpoint, two separate yet identical energy signatures radiated heavily from Vegetto's body, as if three beings could be sensed from him.

Darth Marr cautiously stepped forward, standing still at the presence of black lightning while his red saber quickly ignited from his hand.

"That energy signature. I'd recognize it anywhere: it's Vitiate."

Vegetto's wide eyes still remained locked on the floor, still grasping at the metal in clutched hands.

"What's...what's happening to me?!"
 
Future Brachi narrowed her eyes, immediately being on guard as if expecting something to happen.

'You obviously haven't seen the extent of the hell WE have gone through, so I'd shut your mouth if I were you.' She thought to herself, while detecting the energy signatures.

The same signatures were also felt on the Tenochi-01, causing the group there to instantly remain on guard as well, with Future Xenest being beamed down next to his wife in person.
 
Solaris scoffed.

"A Saiyan respects their own kind, even if you do look like the descendent of King Vegeta. If you let this, Viviate? Control you, then perhaps you may just find yourself the lonely king of this universe, having lost everything you've worked for. As a weapon,, as a puppet, don't let yourself become one."

It was then Lily yelled out.

"Just stop! Stop all of this bickering! It won't help Gogetta get over whatever problem he's facing! Use your heads and think, it's obvious that discord among us will only lead to mistakes, and that... That gets people killed!"
 
Mioi remained silent, giving a hard stare in Vegetto's direction once she overheard Darth Marr. 

So Vitiate can manifest within the bodies of others...? Not budging from where she stood, she turned to look over her shoulder towards Satele's saber lying on her cot. Mioi had a feeling she was going to need it if what was happening continued.

"I was not expecting to have to engage in conflict so soon. I was looking forward to the anticipation of the donuts." Mioi scratched the back of her head as she held out her hand towards the metal cylinder in order to get it back within her grasp. A bit shaky, but it worked. Note to self that I will have to practice using the Force much more often...

"It is likely more than matters of pride... what better a target for Vitiate to choose than Lord Vegetto himself?"
 
Jaz seemed shocked to see Vegetto angry but she didn't understand why. Regardless, she didn't exactly wan to fight but it seemed as if there was no choice. She stood before her father, her blades exposed. Kire seemed baffled as to how his daughter had blades coming from her arms but he knew questions would have to come later. His right arm began to twist and turn until it opened to expose a sort of cannon. It looks like it can transform into other sorts of things but as of now, Kire kept it a secret. 

"Vitate?" Jaz overheard. "That's the guy I was talking about! He's got nasty plans for you guys!" 

Kire seemed more worried about Vegetto's well being than the actual fight. He moved past Jaz and the others until he was only a couple feet from Vegetto. Regardless, he kept a distance from the man, knowing the dangers he possessed. He stared at Vegetto, concerned and interested.

"Vegetto, hang in there." Kire seemed to order. "You're better than that Vitate dude, aren't ya? You're the most powerful being in the universe, you gonna let a simple ghost of a man take over you? C'mon, up on your feet, Emperor Vegetto! Show this Vitate man the truth strength of your Saiyan pride!"

Kire took a deep breath and took a step back. Jaz looked at her father and took a step towards him. She wanted to help but she didn't know what her father was planning to do. She seemed angry that this Vitate man was giving Vegetto problems.

"Hey, you stupid Vitate!" Jaz shouted. "Leave my friend alone! Just get out of here and go bug someone else, will ya?! Why don't you show yourself so I can slice you in half!"
 
In distinctive order, Vegetto's energy signature immediately spiked in recognition of Future Brachi's thought while the other two rose as well. His gaze turned upwards, nearly gritting his teeth together.

"You fool...did you forget you weren't the only one capable of telepathy?!"

He rose to his feet slowly, as if all words from the others held no affect on calming the fusion down, but slowly reached up to his head and grasped at the side of his temple. The fusion tightly shut his eyes after a second, the energy signatures steadily rising downwards.

Vegetto grunted as he collapsed back down onto all fours, Darth Marr relaxing his muscles slightly.

"There are three energy signatures radiating from his body: his own, and then Vitiate's who is manipulating his anger. But the third and final one is counter acting the second...helping him retain control."

Gogeta raised an eyebrow.

"Who's energy signature is it?"

Darth Marr shook his head once.

"That's the disturbing factor in this entire situation: it is also Vitiate."

The two separate energy signatures slowly dissipated away from Vegetto's body, the presence being felt rapidly departing from the bridge towards the depths of space. Darth Marr quickly turned on his heel, moving up to the control station at the front of the bridge.

"We will have to cut this break of ours short. Vitiate has fled from Vegetto's body: we can't let him escape again."

Vegetto slowly descended back down to his normal state, panting heavily while Darth Marr turned towards Solaris.

"I don't know what shape your Jedi escort is in, but I need you to relay my orders to your Republic fleet..."

His masked face turned towards Future Brachi.

"The same for the Martians."
 
Future Brachi and Future Xenest nodded, seeing the energy signatures dissipate and waiting for the orders to be relayed to the others. Thankfully the Martian Warships were still cloaked, so if anything the group could take advantage of the element of surprise.
 
Solaris rubbed his chin.

"I'll have to find Kira. I doubt they'll listen to a person who they've only known for a day. Though I have a question. How did you tell that this Viviate was in him? I couldn't smell any presence. Or, even one from him." He then looked over at Lily.

"Something bothering you?" The woman seemed like she was being eaten up inside.

"There's a reason I don't talk to anyone about my job when I'm not working with the Meeting or training at the temple. Just go find Carsen. She's needed her." Lily replied. Solaris walked off, intent on finding his Jedi Companion.

"As one weapon to another, I hope you lose your confidence soon." Lily whispered to herself.
 
Jaz wanted to rush to Vegetto, wanting to help him up but was quickly stopped by Kire. Jaz seemed to be a little fluttered by Kire stopping her. It looked as if she was about to yell at him but Kire was seen walking to Vegetto. Kire eyed Vegetto's state and, despite almost being killed a few moments later, placed Vegetto over his shoulder, helping him to his feet. He grunted as he steadily helped Vegetto and seemed to want to take him to the healing center where he met Jaz.

"I'mma take Vegetto to the resting cots nearby, okay? Okay." Kire said calmly. "That was a massive power dip you got there, Lord Vegetto. You can use a bit of rest, don'cha think? A strong guy like you can't look like this in front of the enemy, right?"

Jaz watched her father and followed him like a puppy and seemed to nudge Mioi along. Of course, she didn't have to come if she didn't want to. Her face was just covered in her dorky smile, excited that her father hasn't changed much at all from when she last remembered him. She rushed to her father's side and helped hoist Vegetto from the other side. Her voice was low, assuming Vegetto's head must be hurting.

"Hey, Veggie... you okay?" Jaz sighed. "Don't worry, Veggie, daddy's gonna heal you up! I'mma help too! I'mma be nurse Jaz."
 
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