Episode #9: Prototype Wave Number Two: Fruits of Training

A couple of days had passed since the heroes saw Goku. For the moment, all was peaceful for both groups...

Terra, Alicia, and the twins headed towards the the energy signatures of Zymon and Tai ma. The Twins were thrilled about being able to fly now, and they were starting to get irritable.

The four veterans stood side by side facing the four trainees who also stood side by side "Ok everyone you know the drill right?" said Corey "four groups of one vs one spars" said Corey as he prepared to charge.

"its always training, training, and more training with these guys.." complained Eddy "Complaining seems to be something you always do Eddy" said Kale causing Ed to bust out laughing "Hahaha he got you there eddy" said Ed.

"ok ready...GO!" yelled Corey as he charged for Eddy separating him from the others, Drew charged for Edd, Makuta attacked Kale, and Jasper targeted Ed. the 8 fighters began their spar not knowing of what is going to take place.

As Kale flew at Makuta, he unsheathed his sword. Makuta sighed at this, ad as soon as Kale swung his blade, Makuta dodged it and grabbed Kale's arm. Kale tried to break free for a second, before he understood Makuta's intention.

"For today's training, you are not to use your sword. I understand it is important to you, but your martial arts skills are still mediocre at best, even with your high speed and strength." Makuta told him, letting go.

"...Fine.." Kale said, though he didn't like it. He sheathed his sword, and threw it, in the sheath, aside. Makuta backed away, and they both got into there fighting stances.

The two's battle commenced once again.

Kale launched at Makuta trowing a fury of random punches that makuta was able to block easy "Kale just throwing random punches is not is not the way to fight" said makuta as he threw a kick to Kale's gut sending him back a bit and followed with a elbow sending Kale flying back even more "your not always going to have that sword with you in a battle" Said makuta as he prepared for Kale to attack.

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Jasper and Eds spar was mostly brute strength as they collided fists several times "Man this kid can throw a punch" said Jasper as he continued to trow punches. "Ed will get revenge for the ouchy on Eds head" said Ed as he grabbed Jasper and attempted to throw him. But Jasper was no gonna allow that as he turned the tables and lifted Ed up and slammed him to the ground "the only way your gonna get me back for that is to become stronger than me" said Jasper.

Meanwhile, Tai ma and Zymon were exploring the full extent of their power.

"Zymon, you feeling ok?" asked Tai ma "You seem to be using allot more energy then usual."

"I'm fine for now" said Zymon. "I just need to find out more training. Maybe it will help me unlock my inner demon. Apparently my full demon form can look however I want."

"Why?" Tai ma pondered

"Because my creator ran out of ideas when I made all the characters for his series...Yes. I broke the fourth wall. And I'll do it again if I want to." Zymon Ranted

Tai ma Facepalmed and then powered up to his limit. Zymon did the same and the 2 began to clash in an epic training battle. They were equally matched until Zymon's energy wore out.

"ok now we can rest a while" said Zymon taking out a bag of chips from his vest pocket.

"WHERE DID YOU GET THAT?!?!" Tai ma said

Zymon responded with a simple ".....My pocket that has a black hole in it"

Tai ma's jaw dropped as he wondered how it was possible. Zymon then explained it and what it can do. It can only be used to teleport snacks. Tai ma facepalmed again.

Makuta continued with dodging Kale's attacks, but he noted it was getting harder to.

He's learning. Adapting his strikes and predicting my movements.

Makuta finnaly kicked Kale back, and went on the offensive. Makuta threw his punch, and it connected to Kale's chest, but Kale grabbed his arm before he could pull back. The blind Saiyan proceeded to throw Makuta, and fire off a energy blast at him. Makuta was to surprised to guard, and was caught in the blast. The slight dust cleared, and Makuta wasn't to harmed. Kale wasn't either, and eagerly smiled and they continued the spar.

Corey and Eddy began to exchange blows, though the latter's inexperience was showing. The younger of the two was blocking or parrying almost every hit.

"Come on, Eddy, you did better yesterday against Jasper. You know, if you don't work on this experience of yours," he grabbed both of Eddy's fists, and kicked him in the chest firmly, sending him sprawling back onto the dirt. "a hedgehog could probably outdo you!"

"Like hell he will!" Eddy screamed, jumping to his feet and rushing at Corey to punch him across the face.

"You know, I can't motivate you by pissing you off all the time." said the punchee, putting the back of his fist to the point of impact. 'You'll just have to find your own."
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Drew shot a few Ki blasts at Edd, who dodged and tried to return with some of his own. He suddenly felt somethng, and shot a few more. He chuckled. More blasts.

"Oh..." he began, adrenaline beginning to pump, "I feel it! I FEEL THE ADRENALINE-"

One short head kick later, Edd was quickly sent back to reality.

While the others spared they were unknowingly spied on by a red hated fiend "yes that's right, tire yourselves out...it will make it all the easier to destroy you all" said the red hat wearing Kevin as he watched the fighters on his monitor.

Behind Kevin stood several figures in the shadows "alright my creations, go out there and finish them one and for all" said Kevin signaling them to to fly off into the air and towards their intended target.

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back at group two Tai ma and Zymon were about to continue their sparing until they could sense four energy signatures heading in their direction "I guess training time is over Zymon" Said Tai Ma as he turned to the direction of the friendly power levels.

"So what are we going to do today then?" asked Zymon "Not sure, I guess we will find out soon enough" said Tai Ma as four figured landed in front of him.

The spar reached a break after some more fighting and more criticism of the Eds' fighting technique. It was then, Kale noticed several strange energy signatures approaching - ones that the other fighters could not detect.

Kale got up and signaled the others "guys we got company!" he said showing confusion in the others faces "What are you talking about?" asked Corey who couldn't feel any other energy levels.

Makuta got up knowing of Kale's ability to sense more than just Kai "Trust him on this, he can better sensing ability's than we do" He said as he got ready for whatever was coming.

The heroes soon found what Kale was sensing, for a small unit of Prototype Androids, 20 of them, had appeared. Ten of them were of the same make and model as before, while the other ten seemed to have red things on their hands. Instantly, Jasper knew what models those were.

"...Those...!" He pointed to the second horde. "...Those things can absorb your energy!"

"Well, then, let's show these things the fruits of our training..." Corey said. "These things may be numerous, but they're still just prototypes..."
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Corey [* x 4]
PL: 1,510 HP: 1,510 ATK: 440 DEF: 440 SPD: 630
-Kamehameha (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Fire Ball (+1% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Stage 2 Rasengan (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2/3, divide by 4/6 afterward)

Jasper [* x 4]
PL: 1,354 HP: 1,354 ATK: 679 DEF: 370 SPD: 386
-Ki Reflector: Deflects first super and returns at twice the power, has cooldown time of twice the Blast Stocks reflected before it is usable again. Player decides activation, if a 5 or 6 is rolled, is successful.
-Aura Explosion (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-X-Burner (+6% ATK/+6% SPD)
-Fire Element (+1% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Overdrive Core (Multiplies stats by up to x3, but whittles HP down bit by bit for 10 turns by 2% of max HP per level used.)

Ed [* x 4]
PL: 1,293 HP: 1,293 ATK: 520 DEF: 389 SPD: 394
-Kamehameha (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Special Beam Cannon (+10% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2, divide by 4 after use)

Edd [* x 4]
PL: 1,150 HP: 1,150 ATK: 320 DEF: 430 SPD: 400
-Kamehameha (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Special Beam Cannon (+10% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2, divide by 4 after use)

Eddy [* x 4]
PL: 1,221 HP: 1,221 ATK: 362 DEF: 345 SPD: 514
-Kamehameha (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Special Beam Cannon (+10% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2, divide by 4 after use)

Drew [* x 4]
PL: 1,691 HP: 1,691 ATK: 563 DEF: 564 SPD: 564
-Kamehameha (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Special Beam Cannon (+10% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Ice Spike (+1% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2/3, divide by 4/6 afterward)

Makuta [* x 4]
PL: 1,428 HP: 1,428 ATK: 438 DEF: 401 SPD: 526
-Mouth Blast (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Gomu Gomu Pistol (Mystic Attack) (+3% ATK/+6% SPD)
-Shadow Clone Technique: (User uses 1 BS to create 1 clone with the same ATK and SPD as him. All clones of the user have 0 DEF, as they go away after 1 hit. Can create clones and attack in the same turn. For every 1 clone created, the user must use 1 BS to keep it playable. The clones disappear either when hit or if the user runs out of BS's, or if the user chooses to end them.)
-Lions Barrage (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2/3/4, divide by 4/6/8 afterward)
-Sustained Kaioken (Multiplies stats by up to x2, but whittles HP down bit by bit for 10 turns by 2% of max HP per level used.)

Kale [* x 4]
PL: 1,293 HP: 1,293 ATK: 411 DEF: 366 SPD: 536
-Spirit Gun (5% ATK/ 8% per BS minimal 2)
-Hiryu: Kean (3% ATK / 10% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2, divide by 4 after use)

VERSUS

Infinite Ki Prototype Horde [* x ?]
HP: 9,000 ATK: 400 DEF: 300 SPD: 200

Energy Absorbing Prototype Horde [* x 5]
HP: 10,000 ATK: 400 DEF: 300 SPD: 300

Move Order
Corey (630)
Drew (564)
Kale (536)
Makuta (526)
Eddy (514)
Edd (400)
Ed (394)
Jasper (386)
Absorber Prototypes (300)
Inf. Ki Prototypes (200)
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OOC: Double attacks disabled except on the trainees for the Horde battles.
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Corey held his ground, as did Drew.

"Let's let the trainees have the first shot," Drew said, indicating their intent.

Corey and Drew pass their turns.

Kale remembered what Makuta told him about his martial arts skills and chose not to use his sword for this battle as he charged forward and attacked one of the Infinite Ki androids striking one in the face sending it back.

a second android tried to sneak up behind Kale but he could sense him and dodged the punch "not fast enough" kale said as he grabbed the androids arm and threw it at the first android.

Kale then charged Ki in his hands and launched a barrage of ki balls at the two androids droids causing some real damage "my training is paying off, thanks to Makuta" said Kale in a smile.

Kale attacked infinite ki horde twice dealing 1,126 points of damage (9,000 -> 7,874)

Makuta simply watched Kale make his attacks, and then watched the behavior of the other Androids. Just as Drew said, he let the Trainees have the first strike basically.

Makuta pass's his turn.

Eddy, Edd, and Ed (with the former two still hesitating on the matter) launched into battle next, this time, targeting the newer models. Eddy sped through the crowds, punching and kicking through the prototypes and causing damage to them. Edd showered the general are with Ki blasts and rushed in while the robots were distracted, joining Ed in attacking the horde.

The Eds attack the Energy Absorber Horde in tandem, inflicting a total of 1,678 damage! (10,000 -> 8,322)

"Amazing how fast a saiyan can get stronger" said Jasper who was impressed by the trainees display of power. "But I think maybe its time for us to show them just why we are the teachers" said Jasper as he charged in to the Ki absorbing androids.

Jasper punched the ground near the second horde causing rock to launch up as cover and charged threw the rocks and tackled them at full force away from the others. Jasper's body began to glow red "haven't used this in a while" said Jasper as he glowed brighter "Aura Explosion!" he yelled as a large field of energy expanded out his body sending the androids flying in all directions.

Jasper attacked energy absorbing horde dealing 1,566 points of damage (8,322 -> 6,756)

Corey [* x 4]
PL: 1,510 HP: 1,510 ATK: 440 DEF: 440 SPD: 630
-Kamehameha (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Fire Ball (+1% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Stage 2 Rasengan (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2/3, divide by 4/6 afterward)

Jasper [* x 4]
PL: 1,354 HP: 1,354 ATK: 679 DEF: 370 SPD: 386
-Ki Reflector: Deflects first super and returns at twice the power, has cooldown time of twice the Blast Stocks reflected before it is usable again. Player decides activation, if a 5 or 6 is rolled, is successful.
-Aura Explosion (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-X-Burner (+6% ATK/+6% SPD)
-Fire Element (+1% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Overdrive Core (Multiplies stats by up to x3, but whittles HP down bit by bit for 10 turns by 2% of max HP per level used.)

Ed [* x 4]
PL: 1,293 HP: 1,293 ATK: 520 DEF: 389 SPD: 394
-Kamehameha (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Special Beam Cannon (+10% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2, divide by 4 after use)

Edd [* x 4]
PL: 1,150 HP: 1,150 ATK: 320 DEF: 430 SPD: 400
-Kamehameha (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Special Beam Cannon (+10% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2, divide by 4 after use)

Eddy [* x 4]
PL: 1,221 HP: 1,221 ATK: 362 DEF: 345 SPD: 514
-Kamehameha (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Special Beam Cannon (+10% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2, divide by 4 after use)

Drew [* x 4]
PL: 1,691 HP: 1,691 ATK: 563 DEF: 564 SPD: 564
-Kamehameha (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Special Beam Cannon (+10% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Ice Spike (+1% ATK/+2% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2/3, divide by 4/6 afterward)

Makuta [* x 4]
PL: 1,428 HP: 1,428 ATK: 438 DEF: 401 SPD: 526
-Mouth Blast (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Gomu Gomu Pistol (Mystic Attack) (+3% ATK/+6% SPD)
-Shadow Clone Technique: (User uses 1 BS to create 1 clone with the same ATK and SPD as him. All clones of the user have 0 DEF, as they go away after 1 hit. Can create clones and attack in the same turn. For every 1 clone created, the user must use 1 BS to keep it playable. The clones disappear either when hit or if the user runs out of BS's, or if the user chooses to end them.)
-Lions Barrage (+2% ATK/+4% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2/3/4, divide by 4/6/8 afterward)
-Sustained Kaioken (Multiplies stats by up to x2, but whittles HP down bit by bit for 10 turns by 2% of max HP per level used.)

Kale [* x 4]
PL: 1,293 HP: 1,293 ATK: 411 DEF: 366 SPD: 536
-Spirit Gun (5% ATK/ 8% per BS minimal 2)
-Hiryu: Kean (3% ATK / 10% SPD)
-Kaioken Bursts (x2, divide by 4 after use)

VERSUS

Infinite Ki Prototype Horde [* x ?]
HP: 9,000 ATK: 400 DEF: 300 SPD: 200

Energy Absorbing Prototype Horde [* x 5]
HP: 10,000 ATK: 400 DEF: 300 SPD: 300

Move Order
Corey (630)
Drew (564)
Kale (536)
Makuta (526)
Eddy (514)
Edd (400)
Ed (394)
Jasper (386)
Absorber Prototypes (300)
Inf. Ki Prototypes (200)

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The Absorber horde rushed towards the veterans, attempting to take out the youngest. However, he evaded too quickly for them to keep up. A similar event occured with Edd and the Inf. Ki prototype horde. He dodged every hit off of reflex. Corey eventually blasted the horde back before Edd was cornered, destroying some of the droids within.

Drew, on the other hand, shot a Ki ball into the ground, allowing it to burrow underneath one of the Absorber prototypes. The Ki beam that ripped from the ground was enough to destroy it.

The hordes pick enemies that are way too fast for them, and thus miss their attacks!

Corey attacks Inf. Ki prototype horde, inflicting 645 damage! (7,874 -> 7,229)
Drew attacks Energy Absorber Prototype horde, inflicting 1,056 damage! (6,756 -> 5,700)

Kale extended his arm and made a gun shape with his hand and began to focus energy into the finger tip. at this moment an Energy absorbing Android charged at him with his arms extended ready to absorb the attack.

"Spirit gun!" yelled Kale as he shot a bullet sized energy orb to the android who attempted to absorb it but the shot just passed right threw its hands and hit it in the head.

the android exploded from the hit "No absorbing that" said Kale as he put his arm down.

Kale used Spirit Gun (2 BS) on android absorbing horde dealing 619 points of damage (5,700 -> 5,081)

Before rejoining the action, Makuta paused an got into a steady powering up stance.

"Now, from deep within...Kaioken...Times Three!" Makuta hollered, his body gaining a red tint and a red aura surrounding him. "I've managed to take it a step beyond what the others are capable of...and I can sustain it for a longer period of time..."
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Makuta used Sustained Kaioken X3, multiplying his stats x3.
Makuta [* x 5]
PL: 4,284 HP: 1,428 ATK: 1314 DEF: 1203 SPD: 1578
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The Horde's and Makuta's allies alike noticed the power increase, so Makuta didn't both with being stealthy. He charged at the Infinite Ki Type Horde,and a Androids chest collapsed under Makuta's punch. As Makuta's fist appeared out it's back, he opened his hand and fired a ki blast, heavily damaging all other Androids in it's quake.

Corey attacks Inf. Ki prototype horde, inflicting 5,755 damage! (7,229 -> 1,474)

Makuta backed off, and he could feel his body becoming sore from the Kaioken's effects.

The effects of the Sustained Kaioken X3 causes Makuta to loose 6% (85) of his HP! (1428 -> 1,343)

Eddy used his speed to its fullest advantage, running through what was left of the Infinite Android Horde, and ripping apart all but one of the metallic aggressors. While Ed finished him off, Edd turned his attention to the Energy Absorber horde, and used a distraction Ki blast shower to get behind them, blasting them in the backs with a Special Beam Cannon.

Eddy attacks Inf. Horde twice, inflicting 872 damage (1,474 -> 602)

Edd uses Special Beam Cannon at 4 Bs's on Energy Absorber Horde, haxing out 669 damage! (5,081 -> 4,412)

Ed attacks Inf. Horde, inflicting 901 damage! (602 -> 0)

Jasper charged at the remaining Androids flowing red "Overdrive core burst x3!" Jasper yelled as his body grew a red tint. "Cant hold this for long but I don't need to.

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PL: 4,062 HP: 1,354 ATK: 2,037 DEF: 1,110 SPD: 1,158
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Jasper used steal benging blows on the androids knocking them away and on top of each other.Still not finished he charged Ki in his hands and blasted a large amount of Ki balls at the androids destroying them in a large explosion.

Jasper attacked the Ki absorbing horde dealing 13,831 (4,412 -> OverKill)

Jasper could feel the strain on his body taking reducing his health by 15%(203) (1,354 -> 1,151)

"That was...relatively simple," Edd observed, remembering the drill from the previous training session.

"Well, these things aren't complete models yet..." Corey noted. "Complete models, like Jasper here, are more durable and streamlined than this..."
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Trainees get +15% PL gain
Vets get +10% PL gain

Makuta reverted from his Kaioken state, and let out a sigh. "They may not have been hard to deal with, but these were defiantly stronger then the last batch."

"I'm starting to wonder how the rest of the Neo Earth Special Forces are doing..." Drew said, crossing his arms.

"Neo?" Corey asked in confusion.

"It sounds better..." the older cousin replied.

"Well, I'm starting to wonder too..." said Corey.
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Elsewhere, back at the ground of the Lightning Animal clan...

"You have passed the final test...you may now leave the clan's grounds whenever you feel necessary and return whenever you feel the need. For a 16-year old, you have done remarkably well, Streak. It was not a mistake to send you out into the world after all..."

"Thanks...elders..."

back at the Neo earths special forces the group were in discussion of what their next plan should be "its clear that Utonium is still up to no good" said Tai Ma with arms crossed. "yeah the blue android that attacked us was a dead give away" said Terra "but the question is...where is he taking base" he finished.

Everyone stood there thinking before Terra came up with an idea "I got it, if we can keep an android intact I can track from where its is receiving its signal" he said. "so that means we need to wait till the next attack" said Zymon "so i guess the best thing we can do till then is train till then" said Tai Ma.