Another roar ripples through the now semi secure cocoon. Throwing everyone a few inches back. The shockwave from the roar sent a ripple through the cocoon, cracking open a new fissure—longer and deeper than any before. Golden light flared violently, lashing out like lightning. Everyone grunted as they were thrown back, their hands ripped from the surface. For one terrifying moment—the cocoon stood inheld.
Goku: *Goku's eyes widened.* No—!
In an instant, every fighter lunged forward again, slamming their hands back onto the cracks with everything they had. Piccolo and Vegeta growled in unison as they sealed it shut once more.
Trunks: Too... close... *Trunks panted.*
Eighteen: How long has this been going on for? *Eighteen questioned.*
Piccolo: *Piccolo grunted, not taking his eyes off the cocoon.* Too long...
Goku: *Goku gritted his teeth, sweat running down his face as his muscles strained against the force.* It's been hours. Vegeta and I've been holding on since it began.
Vegeta: And I fear it'll get much worse before it gets better. *Vegeta voiced his concerns.*
Krillin: *Krillin, panting alongside them, shot a worried look at the cocoon.* How could it get worse? We're barely holding it together as it is.
Vegeta: If we fail to keep the fissures together, we all become stardust and even fracture the very fabric of reality, *Vegeta said nonchalantly.*
Yamcha: *Yamcha's face drained from all its color.* Fracture the fabric of reality? You mean...?
Krillin: *Krillin's hand trembled as he spoke.* You mean we could all be erased... just like that?
Eighteen: Krillin keep your mind solely on the matter at hand, I would much like to return home to our daughter. *Eighteen said worriedly.*
Krillin: *Krillin seemed to regain his composure, his expression hardening.* You're right... I can't think about that now. We've got to keep it together.
As Earths heroes are doing everything in their power to contain pressure to the shattering cocoon, the two half Saiyans in mating, are literally reshaping the planet beneath the golden dome. The ground shudders violently, a deep fissure erupting from the center of the dome and crawling across the surroundings like a spider spreading its web. Trees splinter, the earth groans, and the entire landscape seems to heave beneath them as if alive.
Goku: *Goku's eyes widen.* This isn't just an energy surge... it's affecting the planet itself. I think it's high time to power it a level up, only enough to regain momentum and remain safe, *Goku suggested.*
Vegeta: *Vegeta shot him a glare, though sweat dripped down his temple.* Don't you think I already know that?! But if we power up too much—our energy could destabilize the cocoon further!