Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Surprise! She's a WHAT?! ❯ Chapter 24

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Destiny's Light: Just ignore me.

Selene: *blinks* Why?

Destiny's Light: I might say something that I'll regret.

Selene: Okay.

Jasper: So you want us to do something if you do talk?

Destiny's Light: *shrugs* I don't care.

Jasper: Alright, since you put it that way… I have an idea…

*five minutes pass*

Selene: *sweatdrops* Eh, you sure she won't mind this?

Jasper: *grins* Nah. She did say for us to do something, didn't she? Besides this way, she won't be tempted to talk.

Destiny's Light: *tries to say something, but mouth is duct-taped*

Selene: I don't think she meant now Jasper.

Jasper: Who cares!? This is so much fun!!!!

Selene: *sighs* Now enjoy this story.

SSAW?!: Ch24

Goku studied Gohta for a while before catching a glimpse of something twitching behind her. His eyes widened as he realized what it was. "I-Is that a tail?!" he gasped. Vegeta and Selene eyes darted to where Goku's eyes seemed to be glued and they had a similar reaction.

"How can that be?! How can this fusion have a tail when I know that neither Gohan or Katherine possessed one!" Selene exclaimed.

The prince of all saiyans did not reply, he remembered something that they seemed to neglect to see.

(Flashback)

His onyx gaze watched the scene unfold before them. Gohan and Kat had indeed returned…but something was wrong. They seemed more cold then before. It was then Vegeta noticed their tails before they fused together. *Since when does Tanaka have a tail?! She told us that her race doesn't have them. Mars must be behind all of this…

(End flashback)

*I'm no fool. Mars did something else to them, but what?* Vegeta thought.

"You mean to tell me that you Kakarot or Selene did not see their tails before they fused?" Vegeta asked.

"What are you talking about Vegeta? I did not see…wait I did see them." Goku answered.

"Baka." Vegeta muttered.

"Actually I did too, but I dismissed the idea. How did they receive their tails? I mean I know that Ancient Saiyans do not have any and that Saiyans do, but still. And why are they so cold and uncaring?" Selene said.

"Arghhh…my head…" Irene muttered as she stirred.

"…!?" Goku, Selene, Vegeta said as they shifted their gazes over.

Gohta turned to see the figure of Irene slowly rising to her feet.

"You didn't kill them after all. What a pity. Now it looks I'll have to get rid of you three first." Gohta spoke coldly.

Irene stared at Gohta, uncertain if it was really Gohan and Katherine fused together.

"Is that you Katherine? Gohan?" Irene asked softly.

Gohta's jet-black eyes narrowed as she noticed the other three injured Z-Fighters stand up to join Irene. She smiled.

"That would be correct, although I am Gohta now. I will not battle with you four at this time. I will battle with them." the fusion retorted, referring to Vulcan, Gabriel, and Jasmine.

"You want to take us on Gohta? You know that it is three against one. Besides we shall overpower you!" Jasmine spoke.

"Who said I was alone?" Gohta responded, snapping her finger. Mars(in demon form) and Videl stepped out of the shadows to stand next to Gohta.

"Mars?! What did you do to them!?" Goku called out.

"Nothing much really savior of Earth. If you would excuse us, we have more important business to deal with." Mars replied coolly.

"That's not a human form Mars! Y-You're a demon yourself?!" Selene cried in disbelief.

"Nice observation." Videl commented coldly.

Irene had a bad feeling about this. *That is not my Katherine. Or Gohan. Gohta seems so cold… Their presence is darker and even they're eyes look the same way. I hope Destiny or Callista wake up so we can get out of here or something.*

Gabriel took in the attire of this new fusion. Her blonde hair with two distinct black streaks seemed to be about shoulder length and a bit spiky. Gohta wore a blue/violet shirt, black shorts that came halfway down her thighs, one boot was violet, and the other blue and both were trimmed with silver. A black belt was across her waist. Finally, black gloves adorned her hands. *This attire is definitely more to my tastes, however where has Kat been?*

"Where have you been…Gohta? You and that young man just appeared out of nowhere." Gabriel inquired.

"That's not your business Gabriel." she growled.

"Shall we get this battle started? My patience is wearing thin." Vulcan spoke, irritated.

"Of course we can. Pick out your targets, I'll take on whoever is left." Mars answered.

Videl had decided to fight with Jasmine, since she wanted to see her abilities. Gohta chose Vulcan to fight. That left Mars to fight with Gabriel. The four people watching this exchange, looked at each other.

"I thought Mars was bad enough, now he looks even uglier in his demon form." Vegeta muttered.

"This looks bad. Irene, is everyone okay?" Selene spoke.

"I believe so. I wonder why neither Destiny or Callista have awakened yet. Perhaps they took the blunt of the blast. Robert is alive, I can tell through my bond, even he is unconscious." Irene replied.

"What do you think is going to happen after they fight?" Goku voiced his concern.

"Who knows." Selene responded.

Mars eyed the purple hair of Gabriel and grinned.

"So this the 'future' husband of Katherine? I must say that you are rather foolish for not choosing her."

"What?! That is none of your business! Let's go."

"If you say so Gabriel."

The demon Mars attempted to claw Gabriel, Gabriel dodged them and threw a blast to push him back. Mars looked unhurt and he moved back a bit. The demon watched his opponent look surprised and he shot a blast back at the prince of Gallindore. Gabriel flew back before he could regain his ground. He blocked the fist from Mars and kicked the demon on the side of his knee. Mars growled softly and watched as Gabriel gripped his staff firmly. A blue blast seemed to charging from the staff and from his free palm. Both blasts collided with Mars and the demon flew back into a tree. Gabriel took no time to follow his opponent.

Jasmine stared at the raven-haired, violet-eyed female who wanted to fight with her.

"You do realize how powerful I am, don't you?"

"Yes I do. I watched the entire fight with you three and the Z- Fighters."

"That's absurd! You were not here until you appeared just now."

"No, it's not Jasmine. I watched the fight with Gohan, Katherine, and Mars in his pool of water in his throne room."

"Clever. I have heard of those pools before. Are you ready to lose?"

"I think you're the one who is going to lose!!"

Videl launched a kick to Jasmine's side and the second-in-command winced slightly. She retaliated by slamming her staff into Videl's knee. Videl bit back a curse and sent a blast at her. Jasmine easily blocked it with her staff. Videl smiled and she vanished. Jasmine couldn't find any trace of Videl until she felt something slam into her back, causing her to slam into the ground. Videl had elbowed the woman in the back and launched a Violet's Fury attack to back it up. Using her quick reflexes, Jasmine took the blunt of the blow in right side instead of her front. She cursed and picked up her fallen staff. Then launched herself directly at Videl.

Calculating grey eyes stared at the cold jet-black eyes that reminded Vulcan of the darkest stone in the world.

"Have you come to finally beat me? I think you're wasting my time. Shouldn't you be attacking Gabriel, since you hate him so much?"

"I have my reasons for not attacking him first. You should be more concerned with your well-being Vulcan."

"Is that a fact Gohta? Are forgetting that I am immortal?"

Laughter erupted from the dark fusion and caused Vulcan to harden his gaze.

"A demonoid that achieved immortality…I bet you had to pay a price for obtaining that."

"What are you talking about? You don't even know how I achieved it, much less anything else."

"That's where you're wrong Vulcan. I know exactly how you achieved it."

Irene's eyes widened. Selene stared in disbelief. Goku looked confused. Vegeta just smirked.

Vulcan's features paled as he stood before Gohta. *There is no way she knows THAT. She knew I was immortal, but not how I achieved it! But what if she does know? Then I will be in trouble…no she will not destroy me! For I am immortal!*

"There is no way in hell you can know that Gohta."

Gohta uncrossed her arms and walked up to him. Her jet-black eyes boring into his. Her eyes seemed to be searching for something.

"Really? Then what is this?" Gohta stuck a hand in Vulcan's belt and pulled something out. In her hand was a card. Not just a card, a very special card. Vulcan went to glare at her, but his eyes widened as she pulled out the hidden card.

"How did you know? It was invisible!"

"I thought it was suspicious that you did not have to pay a price for your immortality. I remember reading in one of my books about cards that can grant immortality. And the fact that I can tell if things are invisible." Gohta turned the card so that Irene, Goku, Selene, and Vegeta could see the card. "See this card? This card is a ritual that enables the user to become immortal" she explained coolly.

Irene reacted the most. "What the…?! That card was locked away! How did you obtain it!?" the queen of Dalmor exclaimed.

"I spent my time looking for it before I decided to attack you and your husband. That's why you did not hear of me again until you discovered I had hurt your daughter."

"A card has the power to do that? Strange…I never knew cards could do that…maybe I could try it out sometime." Goku spoke.

"Kakarot that is not a simple card in a deck of cards. That card is special and apparently Tanaka, her parents, and Vulcan know about it." Vegeta said irritably.

"That would be correct saiyan. So what if you know my secret? There is no way you can beat me!" Vulcan said.

The female fusion tucked the card away in her belt and pulled a card out from a hidden pocket. Her eyes gleamed as she remembered it was the card that the holy phoenix gave her in the very beginning. Her gloved fingers turned the card so the others could see, excluding Gabriel, Mars, Videl, Jasmine.

"T-That card! It's a White Phoenix card! But something's wrong with it…It looks dark…" Selene exclaimed suddenly.

"You know about this card Selene?" Irene asked.

"Yeah. I have a picture of it in one of my big books." Selene replied.

Vulcan laughed at this. "You plan to use that card on ME? You do realize that is a White Phoenix? Although it looks a tid different, it still won't beat me."

Gohta rose her eyebrow. "Let's test your theory Vulcan. White Phoenix! Come forth!"

The card in Gohta's hand started to glow a faint white before brightening. This caused the four combants to stop fighting and stare at Gohta.

"What in the hell is that fusion doing?!" Gabriel grumbled.

"I have no idea, for I cannot determine Gohta's motives." Mars replied.

Everyone had to shield their eyes for a moment before spotting a gate opening. The gate opened to reveal a magnificent White Phoenix, although its eyes were a dark black and the crystal armor reflected darker colors instead of reflecting light colors. The White Phoenix settled on the ground near Gohta.

"What is your bidding mistress?" White Phoenix asked.

Gohta stood there smiling at everyone, her eyes gleaming.

"The demonoid known as Vulcan used a ritual card to make himself immortal. I want you to take it away from him." she commanded.

Gasps erupted from the group.

"There's no way you can do that!!" Jasmine exclaimed.

"Strip someone's immortality away…is that even possible Irene?" Selene pondered.

"I…I truly do not know Selene. I don't know…" Irene responded softly.

"Are you insane?!" Vegeta hollered.

"Nope. My intentions are perfectly clear." Gohta answered.

White Phoenix remained still for a moment before shifting its wings.

"It shall be done mistress." the phoenix replied neutrally.

"WHAT?!" Everyone expect Mars cried. Mars smiled smugly as he wanted to see this happen.

*S-She can't do that!? Can she?!* Vulcan gasped as he observed the White Phoenix.

White Phoenix began to glow and she spoke out loud. "By the powers that are invested within me, I shall remove the thing that he has desired most." A fiery red of energy formed in her mouth and struck the figure of Vulcan.

Vulcan never felt so much pain before. The flames seemed to be surrounding him and his body felt like it was on fire. When he felt he couldn't take it anymore, the sensation stopped and he fell to his knees. Vulcan could tell something felt different and stood to find everyone staring at him.

"How does it feel to be mortal again? Wait… that's right, you're not entirely human. You are only half-human. Oops my bad." Gohta taunted.

The now mortal demonoid flashed the darkest glare he could at Gohta and recovered himself.

"You will pay for such an insult!" Vulcan growled.

Gohta looked like she was bored. She had a finger in her ear and suddenly looked up.

"I'm sorry. Did you say something?" the fusion muttered.

"Why you little…" Vulcan snarled as he charged the female fusion. He suddenly stopped dead because he felt a searing pain in his chest.

Goku looked in horror. In Gohta's hands, a sword was visible and the tip of the blade inserted in Vulcan's chest partially.

Gohta smirked as Vulcan saw what made him stop.

"You would actually kill me? Don't I deserve a better death?" Vulcan inquired.

"No." Gohta replied, pushing the blade all the way, through his back, and pulled it back out.

Vulcan's grey eyes went hazy as he swaggered back and his eyes rolled back as he fell to the ground, dead.

"Oh, my god…what did he do to you?" Goku whispered softly.

Shocked, Videl just stared at the -now- dead Vulcan. Mars seemed to be pleased. Gabriel and Jasmine stood frozen, they just watched Gohta. Vegeta stayed silent, although his onyx eyes showed worry. Selene's emerald eyes saddened as she watched the scene unfold. Goku looked uncertain.

"Excellent Gohta, if I may so myself." Mars commented.

Gohta did not reply, she simply made her sword vanish. She shifted her gaze from the four fighters to Gabriel and Jasmine and back. Her eyes widened just a bit. The female fusion walked over to the fallen Z-Fighters.

"What are you doing Gohta?" Videl inquired.

"None of your damn business Videl!" Gohta snapped.

The four warriors were confused as well.

*Why would Gohta head over here?! Unless she plans to kill us, then I do not know why she's over here.* Selene thought.

*Did I really see that quick change in her eyes? Is that why?* Irene mused.

*Her eyes…is that a sign that darkness has not totally claimed her heart?* Goku thought

*What is she planning?* Vegeta mused.

Everyone watched as the fusion stopped before the figure of Jasper. Gohta paused to check his life signs…he was still alive…

"Why is she stopping over by Harding? Unless she plans to kill him." Gabriel snickered.

Gohta heard Gabriel's comment and stood abruptly. She turned to stare at Jasmine and Gabriel with her burning jet-black eyes.

"You hurt him. And for that, you two will pay dearly…" Gohta warned with venom in her voice.

"Guys, why is Gohta defending Jasper?" Goku asked, confused.

Irene tapped her finger against her chin for a while before snapping her fingers.

"That's it! There still is good left in them, it's just buried really deep…" Irene exclaimed.

"Are you serious? We still have a chance to save them?" Selene said.

"Even so, how will that be able to pull them back? Darkness has claimed most of their hearts. It will not be easy." Vegeta spoke.

Jasmine and Gabriel flinched as Gohta's cold, hard glare pinned them in their tracks.

"Killing you two quickly would be too easy. Instead, I something else planned…" Gohta spoke coldly, withdrawing her sword. In a flash, she vanished and re-appeared in front of Gabriel, quicker then anyone saw. With a quick movement of her hands, her blade made a deep gash from his forehead, behind the left eye, and down to the middle of his cheek. The prince of Gallindore cried out and put up his hands to touch the injury. It hurt like hell.

"HOW DARE YOU!! IT HURTS LIKE HELL!!! YOU WILL PAY--- Gabriel's rant was cut off when Gohta kneed him in the certain spot and he fell to the ground. Jasmine shifted in her fighting position and her lavender eyes were icy cold.

"Very well then." Gohta spoke, she moved swiftly and grabbed Jasmine's arm before she could attack. The fusion threw her on top of Gabriel. Smirking, she looked over where White Phoenix stood. "Do whatever you want to do with these two, they are not worth my time." Gohta declared.

"As you wish." White Phoenix responded. The phoenix hovered over Jasmine and Gabriel and picked each with one talon. And flew away.

Mars smirked as Gohta showed off her abilities. *Now I am sure she can…*

"Why does it feel like I've been run over?" Krillin muttered, his voice startling everyone.

"Krillin! You're alright!" Goku exclaimed.

"Goku?! Vegeta?! Selene?! Irene?!" Krillin gasped.

"We're fine Krillin. I think that everyone else are waking up." Irene spoke.

Krillin saw the queen of Dalmor was right. His wife Eighteen rose, she focused her blue eyes on him. Tien and Chouzo woke up near Yamcha. The two young demi-saiyans woke up next to each other. They stared at each other before looking around. Chichi awoke to the worried eyes of Goku. She hugged him and started to fuss over his injuries. Piccolo rose to adjust his eyes to stare into a pair of jet-black eyes. He frowned because something about them seemed familiar to him… Robert found himself in the arms of his wife. Callista found herself cursing as she stood. Destiny merely stood and she nodded to Callista.

"If you all are done socializing with each other, then can we continue?" Mars' voice interrupted.

Everyone turned to the voice.

"W-Who is that!?" Krillin said.

"Yeah! Who is that girl with tail?" Goten added.

"Guys listen that is--- Goku started to say, but was cut off by Gohta.

"Silence Goku. I will answer that." Gohta cut in coldly.

"How dare you talk to my Goku like that!" Chichi screeched, her eyes burning with passion.

Gohta ignored Chichi's protest and allowed her gaze to shift over to Jasper. She knew that he was alive, but they seemed ignorant of him. Well she would change that! Her eyes turned icy cold and she flared into SSJ.

"She's a SSJ!? Why is she so mad?" Yamcha exclaimed.

"One of you better take care of Jasper right now or I will be tempted to kill each one of you." Gohta's voice rang with pure venom.

"Jasper? How does she know him?" Eighteen asked as Destiny and Callista realized who Gohta was.

"You are Katherine and Gohan correct?" Callista spoke.

Everyone expect Vegeta, Selene, Goku, and Irene turned to stare at her with wide eyes.

"That can't be them! They don't feel dark…" Krillin exclaimed.

"I can assure you that I am them. Why don't I show you?" Gohta replied coldly. A bright flash occurred and Gohan & Katherine stood there in place where Gohta used to stand.

"How can this be?!" Tien exclaimed.

Gohan just laughed as Kat growled.

"Jasper better be all right or there will be hell to pay!!" Kat declared coldly.

When no one moved an inch, Kat turned SSJ. Gohan saw this and took her in his arms. "Kat, remember you take care of who hurt Jasper. There is no need to take on these weaklings. Besides there is something else we can do…" Gohan purred in her ear. Kat's hair returned to normal and she kissed him. She then looked back at the Z-Fighters.

"I have no desire to fight you in your current state. I'll let this slide this time…" Kat spoke.

A flutter of wings caused everyone to look as White Phoenix settled on the ground.

"I-It can't be possible! Who summoned it?" Robert gasped.

"It's possible all right. Gohta summoned it." Irene said.

"Who is Gohta?" Trunks inquired, slightly confused.

"Gohta is our fusion." Gohan responded coldly.

The others figured out that the female must have been Gohta.

"Mistress, they have been disposed of as you requested." White Phoenix spoke.

Kat smirked profoundly at this development.

"Wait…who's they?" Krillin inquired.

It was then Robert noticed the still body of Vulcan. Vulcan laid there and Robert saw no indication he was alive. *He's dead…but how? I thought he was immortal?*

"What happened to Vulcan?" Robert stated.

For the first time, Videl spoke. "Him? Oh, Gohta killed him. Ask those four how she did it." Videl answered.

"If you are not going to kill them, then let's go." Mars spoke, vanishing.

"Urgh. Man, I do not want to do that again." the voice of Jasper muttered as he stirred. His grey eyes fluttered open to stare into Kat's cold sapphire eyes. Jasper did a double take and stood. "Kat? Is that you?" he whispered.

Kat's eyes changed for a moment before returning to normal. "Let's go Gohan. We have no need to be here any longer. White Phoenix you may return." she said coldly. White Phoenix vanished into the card. Gohan nodded and they disappeared. Videl followed suit.

All eyes were on Goku, Selene, Irene, and Vegeta.

"What is going on here?!" Piccolo demanded.

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That wasn't that bad, huh? What did you all think of Gohta? What does Mars plan to do now? How will the others react to this? And what about Bulma's reaction? Read Chapter 25 to find out. Please read and review!

-White Phoenix