>>4761>MickThe finale couldn't arrive any less than with some good fireworks. Flying, the hero decides to elevate the spectacle of this story by writing the climax with his fists.
The ascent is a display of his new agility, embracing combat in the best way: by dodging it. The ki bombs are left behind, and his arms fly forward.
But in a miserable instant, the smile changes owner for the final photograph, where everything makes sense.
(I fell flat on my face.) -he snorts gracefully through his nose-
A myriad of explosions hits him with thunderous crashes and heat. Dodging becomes useless when even the very air you breathe is replaced by a blast. It's all commotion and fire, then darkness and smoke. The fainting ends shortly after; the sky had cleared, but he saw it as cloudy. From his voice remained only moans of pain. Some hands prevent him from taking another hit, and a shout makes him situate himself once again in the now.
<Paradox!"..." -he has to furrow his brow a bit to clear the image, it was Krillin- "haha... This... Is... Embarrassing... Oough..." -he manages to spit out words, tearing at his vocal cords with Wolverine-like claws, but even that hurt-
The ground turned out to be his relief. Dende's hand healing made him wake up completely, and he jumped to his feet. He turned, gave a thumbs-up.
"Phew, thanks! I feel brand new" -and also to Krillin- "to you too, old man. Even if they aren't the kind of arms I like falling into... I owe you one."
Then he takes his hand to the back of his neck, quickly losing the spirits of not having the consequences of the beating on him.
"I lost, huh..."
<That was amazing, Paradox!"Huh?" -he looks at him, both confused and amazed- "What?, Are you sure?" -shakes his head- "I mean..." -smiles from ear to ear- "yeah, you know how I am..." -he doesn't quite buy it himself, but he has no intention of contradicting the kid-
<Heh, I expected more"Hm?" -he turns with an eyebrow raised, then after a couple of seconds regains his relaxed attitude and shrugs- "I thought we were going to have a great face-to-face finale... But hey, I'll give you points for the trick."
Vegeta is healed, and he shows off his new power with a sudden surge of energy. Mick frowns a bit at the thoughtlessness, accelerates, and helps Cargo get up.
"Up, champ. It was nothing."
Then he returns to his spot. He doesn't get too angry, thinking that maybe the prince didn't even think about his move, something like the euphoria of anger or similar. The Saiyan's words, at least, lighten things up a bit even with his classic bitter tone.
<tch, his help(Hm...)
He feels that's a good step. But it doesn't take away that what Vegeta proposes still generates conflict in him. The images in his mind, both the original ones and those filtered through the gloomy lens of evil, contrasted with the prince's words at the distance of the poles.
But Mick could do nothing but cling to the possibility, which seems to slip through his fingers even as he clenches his fist. Once again, despite the training, he feels that his improvement eludes him. The future, the past, and the present require him to catch up with urgency, but maybe now it wouldn't be as easy as running fast.
(I have to get stronger... Somehow... This time... I was so close...)
(But how? Should I... 'let go' again?)
<You surprise me, Paradox, you're incredible"Oh?" -the train of thought comes to a sudden halt-
<You have a great capacity to improve during combat"Ha... Thanks." -he gets up, flattered- "Would you believe me if I told you I hadn't noticed?"
<It's true, it reminds me of Goku"I always said that guy was awesome."
<Hey, guys!"?"
It's Bulma! Mick freezes to avoid drawing her attention.
<There's news, my dad's ship is coming!"Yo, awesome!"
But the good news wins!
...
Later, the planet had three new visitors. Mick, gathered with the rest, arms crossed to look serious -this in an attempt to fit the situation- participated in the small discussion.
<Yeah, that's YajirobeMick lets out a bit of air, almost a laugh. Being recognized for that amused him, but he stifles the humor and keeps his seriousness.
<Also, two other warriors of considerable power have landed on the planet, and they are with Frieza<Frieza had to call for reinforcements, they can't be that great, the problem is that for taking so long, they must have come with new scouterSigh "ok, that's a problem..."
<Take the spheres we have with you, and put them in a safe place. And be carefulHe nods. Tenshinhan kicks off first, Mick uncrosses his arms and the team walks out. The hero circles the shoulder he's holding with the other hand in a perfect stretch for a photo. And then... After a few seconds with the group outside in a moment that could be framed...
<..How do we do this, do we split up or go all together?"..." -Mick reacts, looks thoughtful for a second- "good question..."
He sighs, takes a few steps forward.
"Well, we want to stop this before it becomes a problem, right?" -looks at Vegeta- "What do you say, friend? I think that part of the mission is for us."
He smiles. It made sense, if they had to intercept the enemies as soon as possible, they could do it easily. He would go alone, but the combinations of other team members with Vegeta might not convince... anyone.
After that, he turns to Goku's friends.
"You guys go for Yajirobe. I'm sure he'd do better seeing some familiar faces."
He crouches down to be at the child's level and offers his fist for a bump.
"Be a hero."
Then, he moves to Krillin, already standing. He gives a quick slap that turns into a side-five before a brofist. The classic secret greeting.
"Don't get into too much trouble, friend."
And finally, he stands face to face with Ten. The distance with him seemed more professional, not because he wanted it that way, simply it's his attitude, and no matter his character, he is respected. But he doesn't hold back from putting his hand on the triceratops' shoulder on this occasion.
"I trust you, old man... You almost gave me a beating." -he can't help but let out a single laugh- "Take care of our friends... And for anything, don't hesitate to call."
He lets go, turns his back to stand up next to Vegeta, looking at him from the side.
"Well, let's go, friend? I'm sure you want to test your new abilities."
If accepted, Mick would see Vegeta decide to fly, and before doing the same, he would bid farewell to his companions with his classic forehead greeting, a wink and:
"See you in a moment, don't miss me!"
Before flying off to his mission.
Sorry for the delay keksito hope you're still there