Universe Saga

Evenly Matched?

OPENING THEME:

EPISODE 04:

EVENLY MATCHED? - BATTLE OF EGOS

A small blast was released by the warrior as he made his landing before the group. Dashing in front of the quivering girl as she clung unto her grandmother's leg, the blast was reflected by Gohan's sturdy hand but it was dodged easily.

"Oh no, my house!" cried Master Roshi at the damage caused by the minor explosion behind the young warrior.

"Why not mess with someone your own size," Gohan demanded angrily as he powered up causing the concrete floor to break away and rise along with his aura.

"Kakarot, what are you waiting for!" yelled Vegeta.

"But I can't move," Goku struggled to speak. His body was frozen in the fighting stance he possessed throughout the transformation.

"Ah, you don't look it," the warrior said proudly, "But you're a level 6. You were 7 but you pathetically gave away your power to that fool," he motioned towards Goku.

"7!" Intense stares were on the faces of everyone in the room except Vegeta who was smiling contentedly.

"Since we're evenly matched, for now, why don't we take this outside. Shall we? This should be something," he said, grinning from ear to ear.

"Have it your way," Gohan agreed.

With lightning speed, the young warrior kicked Gohan through the opening where the front door once was.

"Kakarot," yelled Vegeta, "Do something or your son will be killed."

"It seems like he's a pretty good match, there's not much of a difference between their power levels," Goku informed through clenched teeth. It was obvious that it hurt to speak as his words jumbled together and slurred under his stress.

Vegeta rolled over on his side and pushed his body along the floor using the free hand as a guide and support. In a great effort, he pushed against the wall of the house and tried to stand, "He wants me, this has no concern with the rest of you."

"Vegeta, no!" Bulma cried out, seeing what he was trying to do.

He was standing now, putting all the pressure on the good leg, "He's my son and he's after me! I appreciate the help but perhaps this is how it finally ends for me."

"That's not true, Dad," Trunks warned, "He wants to kill all the saiyans. Why do you think he attacked Pan or us?" He pointed at himself and Goten.

"What?" He could not have been more surprised by this revelation, "A - Are you sure?"

Trunks nodded.

Vegeta bared his teeth in rage, "Damn him."

"Boy, I wish I could see what was going on out there," complained Master Roshi. At that exact moment, Gohan came crashing through the roof towards him and he scrambled to get out of the way.

"Oh, boy," the old man said hopelessly, now accepting that he was out of danger, "Be careful what you ask for."

Gohan stopped himself just before impact and dashed his way back out. Rocketing at an impressive speed, his aura surged and he aimed it towards Fahren who noticed the incoming attack but did not seem bothered to block or counter. Gohan waited to see what damage had been done as the smoke cleared and he smiled to see the young warrior still standing, untouched.

"What do you say we up our power another, let's say, 20%."

"You seem confident that we're on the same plane, don't you?" he smirked which unnerved Gohan's ego and he lost his beaming smile.