>>5368187“Yep! Thanks again, King Kai.” you say with a respectful bow. A little while later, you and Buu are talking together, Grand Kai listening along with a few others. “So… still gotta prep for everything else. Need to talk wardrobe, face paint, masks, maybe theme it! Sentai? Oh, oh, and a STAGE! A proper stage, with pyrotechnics…”
“Pyro…tekmiks?” Buu repeats.
“Think tiny explosions that are more for decoration.”
“Ooooh! Buu like that!” he cheers.
You all talk through the next few hours, only stopping when you realize it’s breakfast time. After that, everyone who’s been watch gets settled to watch the big finale, and even a few more decide to join in to see what all the fuss is about. Some you recognize from your own tournament, others are warriors that you haven’t really talked with but have seen around a few times.
“So it’s down to these two teams, is it?” Pikkon states with curiosity.
“Yep! Got one you’re gonna bet on?” Torbie asks him, nudging his arm.
“Hmm… I remember the power that was on display with the fused fighter between that girl and her friend. Pantea, was it? If she can pull off a similar trick, I’d wager they would have the best chance at success.”
“But the problem with the Fusion Dance is getting the right chance to use it.” one of a pair of Metamoran warriors notes, his partner nodding in agreement. “It can be done quickly, but should it fail, the results are… less than pleasant.”
“Still, I think I’ll join in on rooting for her team.” the elder Izumi comments, a wink showing she’s mostly doing it for the fun of it.
“That’s all nice and well, but I think I’ll be Team Peppa and Keli all the way!” your namesake declares. “Those girls have shown some of the best teamwork in this whole thing. Go get ‘em, girls!”
Torbie chuckles. “Hahaha, then I’ll join in as well.”
More fighters start to join in, ready to cheer for their respective team, while others take your approach and get ready to cheer both on. Before the fight starts, though, King Kai waves at you. “Oh right, Gohan, Maple got in contact just a bit ago. She says the Dragon Balls are safe and sound, and even if there are some with their eyes on ‘em, things should be fine. So just sit back and relax.”
You place your hands behind your head and smile. “I think I’ll do just that.”
“Who want popcorn?” Buu asks in a sing-song voice, carrying a half-dozen bathtub sized boxes of them with him, sharing a few with others… and keeping one for himself.
(cont.)
