In another dimension outside of Time

A middle aged looking elven man with chiseled features, slightly yellow skin, a slight hint of blue in his eyes, blonde hair, and of in shape conditioning of his body sat underneath a tree rubbing the side of his head whilst using his other hand to run through his hair.

How can anyone stand being of servitude for more than a mortal's worth of life? This is downright insanity! The Elven man now started rocking in place, letting out a couple of large almost animalistic breaths of air through his nose. Continuing this on for many an hour before starting to calm down, the process accelerated as the one Ancient God he actually cared and admired came to him and laid a hand on his shoulder.

"Qui? Are you ok hun? You don't seem all too hot right now, kind of like you're in the dumps right now." A very feminine voice sounded, her face and body obscured by the blinding sun that was above the both of them; his breathing now back to its original pace. A look of embarassment now overshadowing his face.

"I-I'm sorry for my disorganization of self, I just...I lost control."

"Hmm...It sounds like you need a nap, go on to your house. I'll pick up from here." She said with a sound of sincerity and trustworthiness.

"Just what do you think you're doing?" A jock of a god, the Ancient God of being a prick as the other Gods referred to him as. A mostly spoiled brat with no sense of niceness and always acting a step above everyone else, it didn't help he was the stronger of the two Gods present in front of Qui.

"Qui you are to continue your work right now! Don't you DARE try to persuade one of royal blood to do such a sub servient task...you make me sick..." The God now yanking his brethren up, and grabbing the elven man by the arm and whipping him into the tree itself.

"You know one of these days your actions are going to come back to bite you in the a***...My Brother is good enough proof of that being true..." The female God snarkily replied with a bite to her voice.

"Shut it, get back to council...we apparently have a pressing matter that requires all of us to check out..." He said as he virtually dragged her along with him. The elven Male now just getting out of the tree, clearing the stars from in front of him and his eyesight. Smiling a dirty grin as he saw them walk towards the courthouse, a little snicker rising from him...one of sinister origin.

Yes...go check and fall into the trap like blind mice, you only make it so easy...one of your arrogance will never see it coming, a plan so deliciously devious not even the God of Wisdom himself could not foresee it before it being already too late...that is, if he were still around. The elven man now laughing as he continued landscaping.

In DSoT's Universe

Griever slammed into the ground facefirst, huffing as he tried to regain his breath before getting back up and trying another assault on his newly sworn foe. The Ancient God of Wrath himself...

"Oh Young Brethren, it would seem both of us being given these human hosts have either weakened your resolve or made my abilities far superior than they were beforehand." He chuckled heartily as he saw Griever struggle to get up, the both of them fighting at a level that far surpassed the level Griever had used against Zueva. One would assume Griever would have an inborn advantage what with his ki mixing ability...but no matter how much he pushed his abilities, Wrath's precognition and other assorted goodies kept him in league...hell even above Griever's.

Griever got up, wiping his mouth and getting some of his blood on the side of his hand. Wiping it quick enough to where the blood disappeared. Now looking Wrath straight in the eyes, while Wrath may have the eyes to instill fear and death into many, Griever was of the few. You can break a man who lacks courage, but you can never break courage incarnate.

"Always the straight to the point one eh? I much prefer a little bit of word foreplay before going straight in to physical contact. But...then again I've always been the one to last longer in engagements." Griever said as he wiped a little bit of grin from his teeth whilst grinning. Wrath merely shaking his head with an annoyed look on his face. Returning to his fighting stance and motioned his fingers for Griever to bring it. Griever once more rushing straight for him, Wrath unleashing a spout of fire from his hand and Griever dodging out of the way with a sideflip and ducking under and flying for Wrath's feet. Wrath's eyes twitching and glowing for a split second. Raising a knee into Griever's jaw, stunning him momentarily. Wrath then going low and releasing a powerful uppercut in the loins. Griever's jaw dropping open and his eyes going blank with a frozen look of shock and pain on his face. Wrath taking advantage of the situation and grabbing Griever by under the arms and slamming him on the ground flat on his back. Jumping on him and beginning to unleash ruthless punch after punch in a flurry. Each punch driving them further and further into the ground. Eventually driving Griever through the core of the planet and ending up on the other side of the planet. Griever having visible scuff marks and breathing heavily. Panting, although Wrath was untouched.

"I think I'll be taking my leave now with this item you were so adamant about going after, bites you already had the other two but...This looks so shiny and it's great seeing you suffer with failure...Heheheh." Wrath now took to the skies, looking to leave the planet and traverse to wherever he pleased to continue planting his seed of Wrath...but...he was rudely interrupted by something even his precognition couldn't have seen beforehand. A wormhole door opened in front of him, a shadow hand erupting from it and yanking him in...going down to Griever, pausing as if to judge if he was an Ancient God too...ultimately deciding he was and snatched him and yanked him in as well. The wormhole closing and ceasing to exist.

Griever opened his eyes, seeing a flurry of purple and black flashes along a wave of blue energy wave he rode upon towards a blinding white light...even having to shield his eyes from its brightness, before he knew it he was in an unknown area he had never seen before. Inside a large dome-like coliseum with ancient structure, but reinforced with some sort of protective magic spell he hadn't seen before. The sky above him was red, and the ground was a dull light brown. the crowd there were non-existent or atleast in what mortals would claim. They were all Shadow versions of the Ancient Gods themselves, silent...on looking. Eerie stares coming from them as their focus beamed on both Griever and Wrath, feeling like their stares were going straight to their souls.

"What in the hell..." They both asked in unison

In DB:UR's universe


Kami Dende was currently stationed at his throne room, atop the Lookout studying more on how to be a better God for his planet. He carefully read the cryptic messages that Namek's God, Moori, bestowed him during Cell's assault on Earth years ago. Just then he heard a creek from his door open to reveal Piccolo.

"Oh, good evening Piccolo. What brings you here?", Dende greeted his fellow Namekian.

"Just stopping by to make sure things are in order.", Piccolo claimed.

"Yeah, well -- I felt it was time I've better myself. After the whole ordeal with Buu, I didn't have the abilities that the former Kami had in his possession and felled to foresee Earth's destruction.", he responded placing his eyes back on the study booklet.

Piccolo walked in front of him and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Sometimes failure is a good thing. It helps us better understand concepts that be hidden in the mist of panic or fear. Keep doing what you're doing Dende, your the strongest God this planet could ever have.", taking his leave, Piccolo shut the door behind himself to leave the overjoyed God to ponder on his wisdom.

~West City; Downtown~

"C'mon Goten... We don't have time to wait on your girlfriend. Just tell her to meet us at the arcade.", Trunks annoyingly told his best friend, who was finishing up his chat with Bekle.

"Ok... Sure, hey listen babe. Just meet us at the Z-Cade as soon as you can... 'Kay. Chow.", Goten wrapped up as he flipped his phone and placed it on his case in his jacket.

"About time, you know that Ultra Fighter came out today and we've both been practicing for the competition the store's clerk has sought up.", Trunks reminded.

"I know. We've played the Super version all day yesterday, I'm heading to the top, don't know about you.", Goten retorted jokingly, prompting an eager Trunks to smile. They've soon arrived and were pleased with the number of combatants were going to participate.

~In the Mega Shopping Center; Satan City~

The Sons, Briefs, as well as Hercule, were gathering ingredients and spices to celebrate Gohan's birthday since pretty much all the of the food Chi Chi cooked was beginning to rotten. Currently however, Goku and Vegeta were at an all you can joint located near the entrance and both happily abandon the other to carve them some food to "keep their strength up" as Goku put it. Bulma, Chi Chi, Videl, Hercule, and Gohan were all holding baskets worth of food, enough to feed a majority of the Z-fighters.

"I hope Pan's not causing Krillin and others to much trouble.", Gohan said aloud getting the attention of the others.

"Don't worry, Pan's not one to get into harms way son.", Hercule said as he saw many of people make way for him and occasionally greeting some.

"Yeah, Gohan, and if she's anything like her father and mother she'll behave and not get reckless.", Videl told the caution Gohan as Bulma and Chi Chi returned to the group with loads of different meats.

"I think this should be enough, don't you think Chi Chi?", Bulma asked.

"Yeah, now we just have to go and get Goku and Vegeta and we can be on our way.", she said as they walked to one of the three cashiers.

"Hey, mom, I'll go and get father and Vegeta.", said Gohan as he left the gang heading back to the buffet.

~With Goku and Vegeta~

Both of the pure blooded Saiyans were continually devouring nearly the place stock for the month! Many of the customers were dumbfounded at the sight of such, inhuman feats. With over one hundred bowls and plates stack on the other, they were on the last remaining food before the store is out.

"Begita...*Chew*... I think... bere's no bore food beft... *Swallow*.", Goku was saying in-between as he noticed most of the trays were the food was gone and empty.

"So Cacabot? *Chew followed by a Swallow* We'll have to settle this at the dinner then.", Vegeta said as he smirked, his teeth showing. Just then Gohan arrived.

~In the Demon Realm~

Janemba-Kaishi was sitting in his throne before the crowd Crawlers, his Demon Generals and Guardians. They were all silent in fear that they might be slaughtered like how Dabura did to those that dared to interrupt his message. Standing he floated in the sky and opened the palm of his hand to rise the entire population of the realm so they could better hear him.

"My followers, I have finally achieve ultimate power in the Universe. As of today, I will conquer the cosmos and destroy the Burrudians so that our kind will go unchallenged. Sacrifices will be made, but with me leading this revolt, we will rise to victory.", he said with such camaraderie that most were smiling at his charisma.

"This is such a pain, I'm ready to go Lord Kaishi.", Andras spoke aloud blandly.

Janemba-Kaishi turned slightly and acknowledged him and bid him farewell. Readjusting his attention back to the crowd, he let them all down safely.

"So Lord you still want me to uh... Message your devilish horns?", Deumus teasingly asked as she placed a palm on his chiseled chest.

"Heh, still trying to get knocked up by Lord Kaishi Deumus? Your delusional, honestly, he has far more important tasks than "playing" with you.", Buer joked as he reached into his bag that contained Honey Buns; quickly gobbling them.

"Whatever fatty. At least he...", she was saying but noticed Janemba-Kaishi was gone.

"It appears went to the Living Realm, for unknown reasons.", Cacus said as he too took his leave.

Deumus was slightly angry that her Lord left without her knowing but was curious what was on his mind.

~In space, light-years away from the Demon Realm~

Janemba-Kaishi felt an ominous gathering conjuring up in his gut but couldn't place it on his tongue. Soaring through multiple solar systems. He made his way to the South Galaxy and came to the Mirror of Destiny and was shown out-of-place scenes that involved a deity in another verse that was known as "Hyne". He soon turned around to take his leave, his body dismembering into cubes, he warped himself back to his home to see how things played out in the not so distant future, a devious smirk plastered on his features.

Diones

"Ladies and Gentlemen please show your gratitude for our fellow contestants here, Griever the long lost Ancient God of Courage; and Wrath, The Ancient God of Wrath. Notice their battle scars as they've just been through battle with one another. THEY have the drive and determination to fight that is needed in a tourny such as this-"

Wrath cut in.

"A tourny with two? Don't waste my time..."

And then Griever.

"Listen, I've always been a fan of tournies and whatnot but I've never heard of a tourny for two. Something's not right about this..."

Griever looked on to the stadium where the shadow versions of his fellow Ancient Gods were, noticing three open spots and not noticing his Sister's figure anywhere there, seeing two magical entities above two empty chairs...if looked at hard enough they would start to whisper "Take a seat of permanence and enjoy your stay..." an odd and downright creepy thing.

"Alright almighty voice in the sky, before I agree to participate in your tourny..." Griever said defiantly.

"My first question is why have you brought us here? My second question is why are there three open seats? And two with magical entities behind them? And where is my sister?"

The voice snickered, the voice sounding like the disembodied version of Qui from earlier.

"To answer your first question you will find out soon enough..." Just then what felt like a planet smashing into him a punch into the gut nearly tore through Griever's abdomen and put him on his knee.

"Your answer for the other question is they are reserved for when you and Wrath are defeated" Just then Wrath snicked, a slap ringing out from the air and leaving the imprint of a backhand across Wrath's cheek.

"And your sister is in...VERY good hands...Aren't you Hope?" In the sky, the sound of a woman's voice could be heard.

"You have gone too FAR Qui...No amount of a*** kissing will make me forgive you."

Qui laughed.

"You are so clueless...They aren't dead. Besides, you'll come to and see. That with me you will be cherished and treated as the finest of gems."

"You disgust me..." Hope muttered.

"He really does disgust people easily doesn't he?" Griever let out despite being knocked out of breath.

"Griever!? Is that you!?"

"You know it si-" And what felt like a double axehandle smacked into Griever's back, digging him into the ground.

"If you'll excuse me, I have much more pressing matters to attend to. The arrival of your opponents and what to do with your sister."

"Y-y-you little bastard..." Griever spoke through stress.

Qui

10 minutes had passed since he did what had to be done and now was walking towards a magical item granted to him by Hyne itself. A token of somehow devising a plan to take down a majority of The Ancient Gods and turn their souls into a power source for himself. Now picking it up and pondering what to say. After awhile speaking into it. Contacting both North Kaio and Janemba-Kaishi as wormhole portals opened on both Earth and the Demon Realm.

"Excuse my interruption but I would like to let you know of an absolutely MARVELOUS opportunity to increase the power of oneself and fight great competition. Send your strongest and most capable warriors to the wormholes I have created just for this occasion...I promise it'll be an experience they'll NEVER forget!"

As his voice faded away he let out a wicked chuckle, the result of his corruption. Not all deals with Hyne are created fairly...

~West City; Capsule Corp -- Backyard~

The site was rich with many of the families and friends of the Z-fighters were partying for Gohan's late birthday. Gohan was standing near his mother, along with Videl and Bulma, as they were preparing the food. Krillin, and his wife Lazuli, were talking with Marron about her future as a accountant. Goten and Trunks were sneaking away some of the cooked food and brought it in the basement were they're invited friends were playing Super Fighter. Tien was atop the balcony with Piccolo as the two watched the others communicate. Goku and Vegeta? Well the two were so ready to continue their pointless bout on who's superior; in the Gravity room they were.

"What's the matter Vegeta? Can't you handle five hundred times normal gravity?", Goku asked slightly mockingly as the two were locked in hands trying to get an advantage over the other.

"Look whose talking clown. Haah!", Vegeta roared slightly as electricity started to envelop the duo from the amount of power that was admitting from their bodies.

*BOOM*

The room was destroyed from the ceiling down. Goku looked extremely nervous, as he glanced towards Vegeta.

"This is your fault.", Goku comically said, earning him a hit on the head from the Saiyan Prince.

~ Norther Kaio's world ~

North Kaio was taking a brief nap before a gust of wind opened just above his world, a message came just afterwards from an unknown voice.

"Excuse my interruption but I would like to let you know of an absolutely MARVELOUS opportunity to increase the power of oneself and fight great competition. Send your strongest and most capable warriors to the wormholes I have created just for this occasion...I promise it'll be an experience they'll NEVER forget!"

"My word, a universe transmission?", Kaio thought to himself, never encountering something of this magnitude in his life so far. "Sounds a bit TOO suspicious but I'll relay the message.

~ Demon Realm; Janemba-Kaishi's room ~

In a state of motionlessness, Janemba-Kaishi's inner feelings were indeed true as a wormhole opened in his forefront. A sly smile crept on his face as he listened.

"Excuse my interruption but I would like to let you know of an absolutely MARVELOUS opportunity to increase the power of oneself and fight great competition. Send your strongest and most capable warriors to the wormholes I have created just for this occasion...I promise it'll be an experience they'll NEVER forget!"

"So I wasn't deceived by the Mirror of Destiny. This offer... It could further boost my chances of successfully of killing the Burrudians.", after assessing the request. He warped his four Generals to his location. Deumus was clipping on her bra at the time however, and was embarrassed that her fellow comrades saw most of her bust. Andras and Buer chuckled at the look she upheld, Cacus was uncaring.

"Lord Kaishi, you sure have bad timing.", she fumed slightly.

"We have been asked to another universe to fight and increase our powers. Even though you've all been enchanted with my Aura, we can still delve more from these fools. I ask that you all join me on this task.", Janemba-Kaishi said as he approached the portal.

"Yes sire.", they said together marching behind the Demon King to the apparent universe that was not their own.

~West City; Capsule Corp~

Goku and Vegeta were being fussed at for being violent, with most of the cooked food destroyed

"Vegeta if you keep this up, all these inventions I crafted for your Saiyan-butt, will be no more.", Bulma told to her husband who could only keep his eyes closed.

"Yeah Goku, I don't see why you continue to prove something anyway, but destroying your own friends home? I'm ashamed.", Chi Chi finally said looking away in disappointment.

"Hmph...", is all Vegeta managed for an apology.

"I um... Uh...", Goku was trying to think of a possible solution but was interrupted and saved by the timely arrival of North Kaio's voice; everyone could hear.

"Goku I have some news for you and pals. I was sent a message from an unknown universe, to deliver to the capable warriors, and are to participate in a fighting expo. Though it had an eerie vibe to it, so if you plan on entering come to my planet and anyone else that's interested.", Kaio said and warned.

"A fight huh? Sounds interesting...", Vegeta said with a small smile.

Gohan looked over to his father to see what'll he was going to say, slightly nervous.

"I'm sorry, but Gohan's party is taking place.", Goku seriously said.

"Father, I'm surprised you said such a thing. Listen, I'll come with you so we can still spend time with you.", Gohan said with a smile. Goku grinned in returned.

"Well, if you say so. Anyone wants to join in?", Goku asked to the others.

Both Tien and Piccolo walked forward.

"I coming as well, can't have you guys getting all the fun.", a stern Piccolo said.

"I want to continue to strengthen my knowledge.", Tien said with confidence.

"Okay grab onto me guys.", Goku told the others as he began to assume his pose for Instant Transmission.

They all placed a hand on him before they soon vanished en route to North Kaio's world.

~North Kaio's world~

Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, TIen, and Piccolo all vamped in front of of the North King of Worlds. They all spectated the wormhole that was to take them to this unknown plane.

"You're all that's coming? Fine simply just step through.", Kaio explained.

"Will we be able to return?", Gohan asked his father's former mentor.

"Yeah, but I have no idea how that will be possible, but perhaps whoever sent that message will be able to accomplish such a feat.", he responded to the half-breed.

"Enough. Let's get going.", Vegeta demanded.

All nodding, they all walked towards and soon disappeared.

Qui wiped his brow and put on a fake smile. welcoming the new warriors that arrived, both from different ends seeing just a copy of him.

"Why hello there hungry and capable warriors. I feel I do not need to inform you of why you are here. So instead let's cut to the chase no?"

"Hold it. Who exactly are you and why call out to us for this little scramble?" Gohan asked unhindered by the presence of their enemies, the Demons.

"Wait a minute Gohan..." Goku started halting his son. "Can we eat first? I'm kinda hungry." Goku added in with the sound of a growl erupting from his belly. Vegeta paid no mind but was observing the strange Qui, trying to feel out his ki.

"This area has a divinely essence to it, even more so than that of Kami and perhaps, even a Kaioshin." Piccolo quickly added before the two Quis began rambling in his pockets.

The two Quis pulled out a paper of the matchups he had listed, reading it aloud.

"The first round will consist of the following. Son Goku versus Buer, Vegeta versus The Advanced Soldier, Gohan versus The Great Evil Beast, Tien versus A small Child, Piccolo versus Andras, Janemba-Kaishi will have a free pass this round as will our resident Ancient Gods, Wrath and Griever. And Cacus versus a Shadow Version of himself. With that knowledge in your hands, I will ask if any of you have any questions?"

"Hey! What about queen Deumus? I can contend with these meat heads, aside from Lord Kaishi of course." Deumus quickly jumped the gun, but soon turned her anger into a flirtation motive when talking about her Lord, earning a small chuckle from her fellow Generals barring Cacus.

"Don't worry about these meaningless match-ups, keep an eye out for anything crucial or abnormal. And get any info on this location that you can." Janemba-Kaishi told his obsessed Gen via their special telepathy link, she simply adding a depressing "Yeah..."

"I'm sorry Deumus, I wasn't quite expecting you to come along. You seem more of uh...morale support for Kaishi there. And before as I know you'd ask for more information about this place..." Qui paused looking at both Kaishi and Deumus, smirking as if he knew what they had spoke to one another. "This place is what is known as a Holy battleground, belonging once to The Ancient Gods themselves, two of which are present in this tournament. They used to test each other's mettle here on this stadium. Throwing world shattering fists and kicks to show who reigned supreme. This place was built roughly 137...? or so Billion years ago."

-Kaishi merely looked on, pissed off that there link was intercepted by this strange person, who's smirking disturbed Deumus out of her mind.

-"Ease dropping aye? A wimpy ability." Andras mocked massaging his right temple.

-"World shattering fists and kicks? A pitiful performance from such deities... We, Saiyans, are capable of such feats even before we reached a battle power of ten thousand. This'll be a waste of time." Vegeta said mildly cocky, his arms folded across his chest.

The other Qui smiled as well, raising a hand.

"Believe me Son Goku, there is more food here than your stomach can handle. And Piccolo...You would be correct in your judgement of this place...seeing as how The Ancient Gods created all form of Kaioshin."

"I see..." Piccolo simply said astonished. Goku's stomach rumbling.

"That's interesting in all, but can we eat? I'm famished." Goku said falling over on his back due to lack of food.

"Heh seems that Saiyan has a screw loose, huh Cacus?" Buer asked. "If I really have to fight him in the first round, then it'll be over in a flash." he finished to the giant, but Cacus was as stoic and calm.

Qui looked at Andras first, his smile still on.

"Perhaps, my real power is in my fighting prowess and stratagem, something you might be lacking."

"Doubtful." Andras blurted at having been disrespected.

The other Qui motioned for Goku and his group to follow him, speaking in response to Vegeta.

"I do not think you realise what I'm referring to here Vegeta. I'm talking worlds as in dimensions. The weakest of The Ancient Gods...Griever is capable in his Standalone form of flicking the one known as Super Boo with Gohan, Piccolo, Trunks, and Goten absorbed off into the other side of the universe with a mere wave of his hand. That same Super Boo who I'm not sure if you and Son Goku can beat individually yet outside of fusion."

"I call your bluff. There's no way such beings exist, we would have sensed such powers years ago." stated a calm but a slightly shocked Vegeta. Gohan carried his father over his shoulders.

"Can you explain more about these Ancient Gods? They sound pretty far fetched." Gohan asked with less hostility.

Qui expecting this sort of reaction chuckled a bit at Vegeta's reaction. Responding to Gohan.

"Your disbelief is well founded, but not correct. You see, The Ancient Gods exist in another universe outside of yours. This is a cross-Universal tournament afterall, The Ancient Gods were created by the deity known as The Great Hyne. Who gave the universe life and fought countless beasts that dwarfed anything your universe has seen for countless trillions of years. However, come time to when Hyne created a purified Universe and trapped the Monsters on the moon, Hyne created all forms of Sentient Life. And in order to control these beings and to make sure a balance was conceived Hyne created the ones known as "The Ancient Gods". They are tasked with keeping balance throughout the entirety of their universe, and they have not failed for the past 83 Trillion years. And beings as strong as the one known as Vegetto are a common occurence in this universe. They are only called down when a being of power or a crisis involving the entirety of the universe at stake come about and wreak havoc. And you guys wouldn't be able to sense them anyway...they're beings of pure magic, no ki involved."

"83 trillion years?" Tien asked wide eye'd.

"People as strong as Vegito? And here I thought he was the most powerful in existence." Goku told himself weakly over his son's shoulder.

"Yes Tien, the Universe has been around for quite some time. Longer than any mortal mind can comprehend." Qui smirked once more as he opened the door to the grand eating hall. A table stretching the length of the room set up filled with foods the fighters had likely never experienced, foods that were served to only Ancient Gods. As soon as he pointed both groups to their seats he took one as well. Answering Goku's statement a bit late.

"Well...Going by your universe's rate of growth power wise, it isn't exactly improbable everyone and their mother will be born with the power Vegetto possessed in a few million years. Your group I can see getting stronger than him aside from the Human.

The two Qui's had lead both groups to a grand hall for dining. Showing them their seats. On the other side of the table sat two beings. Griever and Wrath in their states that allowed them to take control of their hosts. Looking at the contestants. Wrath having a blindfold put over his eyes. Griever looking at the group and giving a *hmmph*, him and Wrath looking at one another in sync.

"Which group do you think posesses the better abilities?" Wrath asked Griever. Griever responding almost immediately.

"The group of demons over there, if the Z-Fighters from my universe are anything to go by then it would seem they rely on their power in order to get things done, while Makaioshin have magic to complement their power."

The Qui with Kaishi's group stopped his smile and turned it into a stern look.

"To make things interesting, outside of abilities such as ki mixing, these fights will be roughly equal. If you already had a power advantage, you will have a very slight advantage in power instead...and before you say you will not follow these rules...I beg to differ..." Qui raised his hand, a spell going over the contestants fighting in the first round. A mere demonstration of the power he had acquired from Hyne.

-"Wha... My power! It shrunk to a pitiful level all of a sudden." Buer yelled in frustration, with many of the others noting the similar side effects.

-"In the end, I'll reign over them all, my magic should be sufficient even without my power.", Janemba-Kaishi smirked as he an the Demon Generals trailed behind Qui.

"Oh my gosh! So much food! Yahoo! Alright it's munching time!" Goku energetically exclaimed as he hopped off Gohan's shoulder, making him stumble back slightly, and buried himself in the food the Ancient Gods themselves eat.

Piccolo decided to stand in-between Goku and Gohan, Tien taking a seat next to Gohan's right, and Vegeta on Goku's left, as he helped himself.

"Piccolo, between those two guys, who'd think is more deadly?" Gohan asked Piccolo, who then took his time to assess the two.

"I can't really give you a straight answer but the one with the headband around his eyes seems like he seen his share of battles." Piccolo honestly said, closing his eyes soon afterwards.

"When will these fights begin Qui? I grow bored of this waiting." Janemba-Kaishi gritted.

Qui raised his head to look towards Janemba-Kaishi.

"As soon as I know your group's opposition is in Prime Condition for this tournament. Fighting on an empty stomach is a horrid idea."

"Lower lifeforms... So what's your objective? Why your superiors leave you in charge?" JK decided to ask.

Goku, Gohan, Vegeta and Tien were pretty much done at this point.

"Kakarot, when you do fight be sure to win, if anything we should have the better fighting ability since everyone's else ki shrunk. Though, those others... I guess they're made of magic which is why the change hardly altered them." said an observing Vegeta.

"Don't be so sure Vegeta. Piccolo and Kaishi are formidable warriors, don't count them out yet." Goku said in whisper tone.

Wrath finished eating a chicken leg while Griever finished eating an entire thing of Pasta.

"Which one of the those warriors from the ki side are the most dangerous in a close level battle?" Griever asked Wrath as he wiped his mouth with some cloth.

"That Green one with the antennae might have some sort of magic capability being of Namekian origin. The human with the three eyes too...he seems the type to compensate for a lack of power in ki proficiency. From the other group...That Kaishi fellow he has a...vibe to him. I can't explain it, he's very unique compared to normal Makaioshin."

Piccolo was caught smiling by his former pupil, it was because he felt some content in the Gods, higher than even Kaioshins, where giving him his dues; even if it is just for close bouts.

"What's so funny Piccolo?", Gohan asked as he finished a big bowl of black rice and manguo juice, which was surprisingly tasty.

"It's nothing important Gohan, get ready -- it seems that time is drawing near.", Piccolo said, unfolding his arms.

"Man that was excellent! Vegeta, you ready?", a stuffed Goku asked his rival who was already up and about.



"Where ready Qui, I want to hurry up and settle things here so I can fight with Kakarot in the finals.", Vegeta said uneventful. "Say, is there more to it than fighting? These Ancient Gods I mean, what was the sole objective of such battles?", Vegeta asked one of the Quis, the Demons listening as well.

Qui raised his eyebrows, a look of thought and remembering on his face.

"Well...they almost always did this just for bragging rights amongst one another, friendly competition mostly. However this place was also used for disruptors of balance to fight until they died. The reason I brought you guys here? Well...just to see how two different universe's fare against one another. That and the prize here is a large power boost as well as the bragging rights. What you do with it afterwards I do not care...I forgot to mention one thing however, these fights are to the death."

Qui stayed silent for a bit to let it soak in.

"With that said, let's get this underway." The two Qui's conjoined into one as he got up and lead them to the door for the coliseum.

"If anyone dies, will that affect the other universes?" Piccolo asked the now singular Qui.

"If we're going all out then..." Goku was saying before tightening his white belt. "Then you guys better be serious then." Goku said as they came a stop at the door.

"Heh, spoken like a TRUE Saiyan." Vegeta added.

"This'll be a gruesome battle for my Generals regardless of how much they've powered down. It shouldn't interfere with their Demon aura in the slightest." Janemba-Kaishi stated in fact-like manner.

Qui cleared his throat to get everyone's attention, to make sure they got just how serious the situation was.

"If you are to perform pitifully in a bout, then you WILL NOT be revived. Put up a fight and you shall be revived, if you are to be felled by the Two Ancient Gods that are participating in this battle I'm sorry to say that even the Namekian Dragonballs will not be capable of reviving said person. For their magic is much stronger than that of the Dragonballs."