Saiyan Legacy: A New Dawn

Chapter 13: The Eternal Dragon and the Full Moon

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The night air was thick with anticipation as the mighty Eternal Dragon Shenron coiled high into the dark sky, his eyes glowing a vibrant red that illuminated the desolate courtyard of Emperor Pilaf's castle. His massive, serpentine form filled the air with an imposing presence, casting long shadows over the castle walls. Shenron, the dragon summoned from the seven Dragon Balls, was now waiting for a wish.

"Speak your wish, and I shall grant it," Shenron's booming voice echoed through the castle grounds, sending shivers down your spine. It was a voice filled with ancient power, one that could alter the fate of the world in an instant.

Emperor Pilaf, standing just beneath the towering figure of Shenron, trembled in awe. His usual bravado and scheming demeanor vanished as he looked up at the dragon, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. "I—I'm going to be the ruler of the world," he muttered to himself, but his voice shook. The weight of the moment seemed too much for him to handle. He had been chasing the Dragon Balls for so long, and now, faced with the raw power of Shenron, he was utterly frozen with fear.

"Emperor Pilaf, the wish! Make the wish!" Mai urged, her eyes wide with excitement. Shu, standing next to her, nodded eagerly, but Pilaf seemed paralyzed.

Meanwhile, in the depths of the castle, you, Goku, Bulma, Yamcha, Puar, and Oolong were still trapped in the reinforced prison Pilaf had thrown you into. The steel walls seemed impenetrable, and any hope of escape was fading fast. You stood next to Goku, who was pacing in frustration, his fists clenched.

"We have to get out of here!" Bulma cried, her voice tinged with desperation. "If Pilaf makes that wish, it's all over!"

Yamcha slammed his fist against the steel wall, gritting his teeth. "This wall is too thick, we can't break through it!"

But Goku wasn't ready to give up. His eyes narrowed with determination as he stepped back and faced the wall. "I'm going to try something!" he announced, his voice filled with confidence.

You knew what was coming. You stepped back, bracing yourself as Goku began to focus his energy. "Ka... me... ha... me..." Goku chanted, gathering his power into his palms.

The air around you crackled with energy as Goku's hands glowed with blue light. The sheer force of his Kamehameha wave was almost tangible, the hairs on your arms standing on end. "HAAAA!" Goku shouted, thrusting his hands forward. The wave of energy shot from his palms, slamming into the steel wall with a blinding flash of light.

When the dust settled, a hole had been blasted through the wall, large enough for you all to escape. "We're free!" Bulma shouted, rushing toward the opening.

"Nice one, Goku!" you cheered, your heart racing as you followed her.

But the sound of Shenron's booming voice outside reminded you that time was running out. As you and the others scrambled through the hole, Oolong and Puar transformed into bats, taking to the sky to get a better view of the situation outside. They flew ahead, scouting the area.

"Pilaf's already summoned Shenron!" Oolong yelled as he flew back toward the group, panic in his voice. "We have to hurry!"

Without a second thought, you all bolted toward the courtyard. The cool night air hit your face as you emerged from the castle, but the sight before you made your stomach drop. Shenron loomed over the courtyard, his glowing red eyes locked on Pilaf, who was still fumbling with his words.

"We're too late!" Yamcha cursed under his breath, but Goku didn't hesitate.

"I won't let him make that wish!" Goku shouted, sprinting ahead, but even at his speed, it seemed impossible to stop Pilaf in time.