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Chapter 66 - Episode 65 - Stuck between heaven and hell

Piccolo: *Piccolo stepped forward, his expression grim.* Then we're not just dealing with power. We're dealing with instinct. And instinct can't be reasoned with.

Gohan: *Gohan strained against the crack he was holding.* They didn't mean to do this... but that doesn't matter now. If we let go, they'll destroy everything.

Krillin: *Krillin wiped sweat from his brow as he approached a newly forming fissure and placed both hands on it.* Alright… I don't fully get it, but I'm here to help.

Tien: Who is this girl anyways? Clearly she's more than just the tournament winner. *Tien asked still wanting more clarity.*

Vergeta: *Vegeta answered through gritted teeth, his arms trembling with effort.* She's Broly's daughter—half-Saiyan. That bloodline mixed with Kakarot's brat... it's a disaster waiting to explode.

Tien: *Tien narrowed his eye, processing the information.* So we're holding back a fusion between two volatile bloodlines… and if they transform into Great Apes during it...

Piccolo: *Piccolo finished the thought darkly.* ...we won't survive.

Gohan: It's a little to late to worry about that, they've... *His sentence is cut off by a loud monsterous outcry that shivered the cocoon like paper in the breeze.*

The earth trembled beneath them, the cocoon convulsing rhythmically as primal roars erupted from within.

Piccolo: *Piccolo clenched his jaw, his expression tightening.* It's starting...

Goku: Tien would it be fine if I called Tami in to help out too? *Goku asked.*

Tien: *Tien nodded, his focus unwavering.* Yes. We need every pair of hands we can get right now. It's more dangerous without.

Goku: King Kai you there? *Goku called out?*

King Kai: *King Kai's voice was tense.* I'm listening, Goku. Make it quick.

Goku: Summon Tami, Majuub and Eighteen here ASAP... *Goku ordered the Kai around.*

King Kai: *King Kai sighed, clearly irritated but knowing the stakes he doesn't question.* Fine. Tami, Majuub, and Eighteen—your presence is needed. Get to Goku's location immediately.

A moment later—three flashes of light pierced through the sky as they arrived in rapid succession.

Tami: *Tami touched down first—his dark hair whipping in the wind, eyes scanning the glowing cocoon with quiet intensity.* You didn't say it was this bad...

Majuun: *Majuub landed beside him, his warrior instincts flaring as he felt the raw energy pulsing from within.* This power... it's like nothing I've ever sensed before.

Eighteen: *And finally, Eighteen descended calmly—arms crossed—as she took in the scene. Her sharp gaze settled on Vegeta before drifting to the fissured cocoon.* Let me guess... Goten did something stupid again?

Goku gave Eighteen a look that speaks volumes.

Eighteen: *Eighteen raised an eyebrow, unimpressed.* Oh, don't give me that look. I've dealt with worse than this. Just tell me where to hold.

Without waiting for instructions, she stepped forward and pressed both hands against a newly forming crack near Trunks—her mechanical strength already making a difference as the pulsing energy slowed slightly beneath her touch.

Seventeen: *Out of nowhere another flash ripped through the sky and Seventeen joined Eighteen's side*. Hey sis, mind if I cut in? *He asked theoretically.*

Eighteen: *Eighteen couldn't help a small grin.* As if this situation didn't have enough testosterone already.

Seventeen: *Seventeen smirked back at her.* Just doing my part.

He settled into a stance, adding his strength to the others and further stabilizing the dome.

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