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Post by Dr. Ghast on May 31, 2024 4:02:57 GMT -5
After his devastating defeat at the hands of that woman going by the name Pluto, the high magnate of the Keliouxian Scholar Organization: Doctor Ghast, found it rather hard to focus on his studies and his research subjects, feeling dejected and doubting his own potential after having been handed his behind in such a disheartening manner. Truthfully though, he had always claimed not to be a warrior or a martial arts expert, finding it too tedious and too pointless of a sidetask to spend his time with such nonsense. But as the galaxy changed, so too had the doctor's clientele and his numerous adversaries. It was no longer enough to just be powerful or tough, it appeared that in the end, even tactics and intelligence weren't enough to fully close the gap between a true, fullblooded warrior and a scientist.
It was for this reason that the 'man' had been paying regular visits to the astral plane lately, either through his own powers or with some help from the wellknown temple of the lost near the grand library on kelioux. No matter the choice though, rather than utilizing the astral plane's differing reality for the sake of his research and experiments, he now used this wild and malleable place as a means to understand martial arts, to understand their strengths, but more importantly their weaknesses.
For days he had been contemplating what he should have done differently, repeatedly playing the battle in a feedback loop from his own perspective, trying to figure out what he could have done differently, what he should have done differently, over and over again. And this particular day was no different, as the mad scientist calmly sat down in his comfy chair behind his desk at his own facilities, allowing his mind to pass through the barriers of the astral realm. Opening his eyes but a moment later, he found himself in one of the many courtyards of the Scholar Organization's massive universitarias complex, adjusting the number of people and the weather itself with his distinct memories in order to fully paint the picture on how the battle between himself and Pluto had started.
Taking in a deep breath, the doctor looked around, making sure that he too was surrounded by a few of the students and colleagues that had been standing near him at the time as well, his eyes turning towards the intricately carved pillars that lined the edges of the courtyard and the many entrances into the large complex that surrounded the courtyard, the scope of which was hard to manifest without fully concentrating on it. "Why isn't it starting?"
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Post by Tarble on May 31, 2024 20:53:49 GMT -5
The Forgotten Saiyan 509/509 It had been nearly a year since Tarble had set foot on Earth's surface. In the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, time moved slowly, and only a single day had passed on the planet. As he emerged from the smoke gushing from around the chamber's door, his armor torn to pieces from fierce training, he smiled at the sight of two familiar faces. Mr. Popo and Master Kami stood waiting for the lost prince to exit. They could sense that his power had grown, though not as much as they had anticipated. The first time in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, his strength had increased exponentially; this time, he had gained only a fraction of that power. Tarble nodded as he walked past Mr. Popo and Master Kami, heading towards his room, eager for a hot shower and a home-cooked meal. As he moved away, he overheard Master Kami instructing Mr. Popo to prepare some food for the Saiyan. “How those two have always been there for me, even when they deal with many travelers. I do not know how I can ever repay them… I just don’t understand how I gained so little power these last couple of months. Has my spar with the doctor really changed who I am. I still remember the fear from that battle, even when I tried to stand against him”
The lost prince took a deep breath as he entered his room, his head bowed in disappointment. Approaching his bag, he reached in to pull out some clothes. As he pulled out his shirt, something fell out. Quickly grabbing the item, he realized it was his gemstone. “GOD DAMNI….”
The lost prince's body collapsed backward onto the ground as his mind was transported to another dimension. In an instant, Tarble opened his eyes to find himself not at the Lookout Tower, but in an entirely new place. “All I wanted was a shower and a hot meal. I am not in the mood to battle anyone at this time and even if I was ready, I do not think I am strongest enough to beat anyone”
In front of him, the lost prince saw steps leading into a building that resembled a university from Earth. A deep sense of fear settled in his stomach, as if he already knew who he was going to meet, despite not having seen the person yet. “Why am I getting this feeling… I can feel the hair on my neck stand up as if I have already lost the battle… I am a saiyan boy and a blood line from the kings. Fear should not even be a word in my vocabulary”Determined to push forward, the lost prince walked up the steps and faced two massive brown doors. Glancing to his right and left, he saw a path encircling the entire building. Choosing to explore the exterior first, he headed down the right path. As he rounded the corner, his knees began to shake at the sight of the figure standing on the other side of the building… Actions1. N/A 2. N/A
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Post by Dr. Ghast on Jun 1, 2024 4:36:40 GMT -5
With his mind still preoccupied with the fact that he wanted to see how he could best that damn Pluto, the doctor didn't immediately react or even sense the approach of the young saiyan prince, but in the end, even he couldn't ignore his scouter's bleeping, alerting him to the presence of another and immediately exposing the reason why his mental image of pluto didn't work, since there was interference. Letting out a sigh, the mad scientist turned to see where the origin of his scouter's disruptive bleeping came from, only to notice Tarble not too far away; the only person that didn't belong in this memory after all.
"Now this...this, is rather unexpected," Ghast let out a coarse and rough sounding chuckle, the hollow sound reverberating through his helmet and out of his voicebox. Clearly, Tarble seemed stronger, a bit taller perhaps and maybe a bit buffer, as if he had gone through some rapid growthspurt or something. "Hmmm...If I didn't know any better, you look like you've been beefing up in a short amount of time...what's that place called again?? Hyperbolic timechamber?"
Snapping his fingers to show that he had managed to get the answer, the doctor chuckled once more, raising his left hand and pointing towards the saiyan prince, all the while tilting his head to the side. "I did need something to distract me and to relieve me of this frustration...how nice of you to volunteer."
With little more to say, the doctor's energy started to spike, as he released his limiters a bit in order to somewhat stand equal to the young prince's own power. With hardly any effort, the mad scientist managed to match the saiyan prince's hardfought and hardwon strength, clearly trying to keep things interesting for the time being. "Hmm, this should do just fine."
Pressing his left foot upon the solid ground and slowly sliding it backwards, the doctor leaned a bit forwards before launching himself straight towards the saiyan. With his arms held in front of himself, at the ready, the doctor started to throw a swift and precise combo, attempting to perform a quick one- two combination punch with his left and his right on the prince's face, before throwing a rapid and hard straight with his left hand aiming square at the bridge of Tarble nose...a proper warm up all things considered.
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Post by Tarble on Jun 2, 2024 12:03:09 GMT -5
The Forgotten Saiyan 359/868 The lost prince stood frozen, unable to move. His knees shook so violently they nearly clapped together like tambourines. His jaw hung open as he tried to speak, but no words came. Just then, his ears perked up at the voice that made him tremble. "Now this... this is rather unexpected." The hair on Tarble's arms stood on end as he recognized the Doctor's voice. Memories of their last spar replayed in his mind like a movie, twisting his thoughts into a spiral. Tarble stood stunned, replaying the spar in his mind, each moment vivid and punishing. He watched himself get pummeled repeatedly, every trick he tried met with the Doctor's overwhelming strength. It was as if the Doctor had an endless reservoir of power, an unstoppable force hidden within him. Before he could move, Tarble felt two fists slam into his face. His body jerked violently, like a crash victim yanked back by a seatbelt. The impact jolted him back to his senses, and he saw the Doctor standing right in front of him. His face tingled as if he'd been hit by a truck. Before he could react, a quick flash blinded him, and he dropped to one knee. Grabbing his nose, pain radiated across his face, overwhelming him. “JESUS CHRIST, how does he hit so hard… has he been doing nothing but training? I am kind of glad now that he hit me. I think the doctor helped bring me back to reality”Tarble slowly stood up as his vision began to clear. He wiped his eyes with his right fist and felt something dripping from his nose. When he wiped under his nose, he saw blood smeared across his hand. The lost prince looked up and said, "I see you still hit hard, Doctor. Your power is even stronger than last time." Tarble paused, cracking his neck from side to side. "I have to thank you, though. After our last battle, I fell into a deep depression, but now, I feel alive again."Standing face to face, Tarble threw a right hook at the Doctor's gut, signaling that he wasn't going down without a fight. Actions1. Stunned 2. SA
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Post by Dr. Ghast on Jun 2, 2024 17:04:44 GMT -5
The doctor's reactions seemed sluggish, somewhat unusual in comparison to the last time they had met, as he didn't stop the saiyan's incoming blow after he himself had successfully landed his own combination of punches. It was both because he was still somewhat distracted by his own thoughts and predicaments, but also because in the end, this was the best way to gauge just exactly how much stronger this young prince had become. After all, the last time they met, the prince had stated he would take down the doctor, telling the mad scientist that he'd fall by Tarble's hand even if it was the last thing he did. So while Ghast took the gutshot, both his hand reached for the area where the blow had landed, letting out a gutteral gasp as he took a few steps back, trying to match his strength and power to what he had sensed from the young man's initial approach had at the very least provided some proper information...the monkey had become an ape after all.
"On such a short time...you have become strong indeed," The doctor chuckled as he straightened his back and took in a deep breath, his voicebox crackling in anticipation of his raspy voice emanating through the device once again, the sound of his breathing almost like a mixture of static and air being forced through a metal grate. "Perhaps you are at the level of an elite, or maybe even a super elite when it comes to sheer power...it is...impressive how much you have grown."
Waving his hand through the air in one fell swoop, the mad scientist dismissed all the static people, the memories of the battle he had lost from this plane, allowing only the Keliouxian Universitarias to remain standing around the two. The purple light within the spine of his helmet seemed to intensify as it calmly pulsed with a gentle and strangely deliberate rhythm.
"But..." Raising his left and with the palm facing upwards in front of himself, almost as if he was begging the saiyan prince, Ghast tilted his helmeted head a bit backwards, showing an air of intrigue and superiority that suited him better than the earlier distractions and desinterest. "Is that all?"
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Post by Tarble on Jun 2, 2024 18:01:27 GMT -5
The Forgotten Saiyan 327/1,195 Tarble's fist slammed into the Doctor's gut, causing the Doctor to stumble back, gasping for air. Tarble stood still, arm extended, his heavy breathing the only sound in the tense silence. This time, he wouldn't let his Saiyan pride get the best of him. The lost prince listened intently to the Doctor's words, all the while drawing his fist back. Despite his newfound strength, Tarble knew he was still no match for the secrets the Doctor had yet to reveal. “For him to give me credit shows that I have grown a tad, but I do know what still know what he is. I have always been taught to fight on until my last breath and that there is always a chance of victor… but I know that this fight I can not win in my state”
The scenery around them shifted as Tarble glanced around, noticing that everyone had vanished, yet the university remained. The lost prince watched as the Doctor raised his left hand, tilting his head and asking Tarble if that was all he had. “Even though I can not win, I am going to leave some sort of memory of myself in his mind. I am going to do to him what he did to me and that is let him know that there is someone in the world gunning for him”The lost prince took a deep breath, exhaling slowly through his nose. "I still have plenty left in me," he said, his voice steady. "And this time, I have more than a few techniques at my disposal."
In a flash, Tarble vanished and reappeared mid-air to the Doctor's left. Spinning swiftly, he thrust his right foot towards the Doctor's left shoulder, shouting "DETONATE!" all the while he was charging ki into his right fist. Continuing his frontal assault, the lost prince aimed a powerful punch at the Doctor's left shoulder, determined to inflict as much damage as possible on that arm. Actions1. Dynamite Kick 2. Serafin Punch
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Post by Dr. Ghast on Jun 3, 2024 16:36:37 GMT -5
It looked like the saiyan prince, once again fresh in body and mind, was quite happy to try and overcome the proverbial mountain that was Doctor Ghast, displaying the typical stubborn and foolhardy nature the mad scientist had come to both expect and respect in a certain sense within the Saiyan race. Though he viewed them as mentally impaired due to their brazen decision-making in most cases, he respected their desire to grow, their lust for power and their unlimited drive to grow and explore the very limitations and boundaries of their potential.
Slowly spreading his arms, the purple light within the spine of his helmet intensifying, the doctor leaned a bit backwards, his head tilting and the chin of his helmet raised in the air, to show just how much the doctor truly thought of it all. He had exclaimed that Tarble had grown stronger, but he had not mentioned just how much he had grown himself in this short period of time. "Entertain me..."
Letting out a grunt followed by a chuckle, the mad scientist's entire body became envelopped by a thick, black miasma, a fog as it were, seemingly sticking to him and surrounding his body by perhaps a feet of space, which seemed to be just enough. Just as soon as the saiyan prince's foot managed to enter this miasma, the mad scientist suddenly turned a quarter turn to the side, allowing the kick to harmlessly pass him, after which the doctor would simply attempt to slam his right hand against the saiyan prince's ankle, hoping the young man would experience some issues with his footing after that.
But for now, it looked like the saiyan wasn't going to let it just be that easy, as a punch quickly made its way into the miasma, but Ghast's hubris turned out to be a bad choice, as he resisted his instinct to avoid the punch, feeling it slam into his shoulder with enough force to reverberate through his entire left arm, making it feel numb and sore at the same time, like a rough sprain. Taking a short step back, shuffling his left shoulder up and down, the doctor let out a chuckle. "Not bad...I should've known you'd no longer rely on mere punches and kicks...but this can't be everything, right?"
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Post by Tarble on Jun 4, 2024 7:52:28 GMT -5
The Forgotten Saiyan 320/1,515 Tarble's foot sliced through the air as the Doctor deftly sidestepped the attack. Realizing his vulnerability, the lost prince's eyes widened in alarm. Before he could react, a sharp pain shot through his ankle. In a desperate attempt to land a hit, he brought his Serafin punch down onto the Doctor's shoulder. Though the strike connected, Tarble's momentum carried him to the ground. Landing on both feet, the lost prince stumbled and fell to the side due to his injured ankle. He quickly caught himself with his right palm, preventing a full collapse. “Shit… one punch was all it took”Tarble looked up as the Doctor taunted him, questioning whether the lost prince had to more to offer than that last punch. The Doctor's words dripped with condescension, mocking Tarble for the power that he put into the last attack. “I have more than he knows now, but how can I make any moves with just one ankle” Tarble rose slowly, favoring his right leg to support his weight. He slowly placed his left foot forward, balancing on his toes, and bent his knee. With both hands raised into a fighting stance, he prepared for the next round of combat. "I know you're stronger than me, but battles aren't just about pure strength," Tarble said, his voice steady despite the pain. He paused, slowing his breath and blinking deliberately. "I've always been at the bottom of the power levels, yet somehow, I've clawed my way up the ladder, surpassing each tier."“I have to slow him down”With both hands extended, Tarble flicked his fingertips upward, releasing a net to ensnare the Doctor. As a white aura surged from the ground around him, the lost prince charged up, wind whipping in all directions. In an instant, Tarble appeared in front of the Doctor, delivering four rapid strikes aimed at his chest, each intended to knock the wind out of him. Actions1. Bankoku Bitsu Kuri Shiyou 2. Time Skip (4 QA)
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Post by Dr. Ghast on Jun 4, 2024 17:32:19 GMT -5
Revelations are a bitchLooking at how the saiyan prince seemed to be struggling with the counter he had taken, seemingly unable to put all of his weight on the affected ankle that had been slammed by Ghast's hand, the doctor wondered exactly what Tarble thought he'd do, what was the saiyan's plan? He thought about it, how saiyans generally preferred powerful techniques, brutal and straightforward combat over the complex, strategic uses of other, more subtle techniques. However, after his fight with the strangely unidentifiable Pluto, Ghast knew that it was best not to assume things based on general knowledge. After all, was that same thing not applicable to him, who always claimed not to be anything besides a scientist, only to end up being at the very least a half-decent warrior himself. Letting out a chuckle at this bit of selfrealization, the mad scientist's pruple light began to pulsate a few times again with growing intensity, his energy slowly rising beyond the saiyan's own capacity in order to show he was at the very least ready to take Tarble a bit more serious now. "Hmmph," Reaching out with his hand, the doctor's fingers gently touched the energy from the glowing threads that like a net were sprawling towards him, only to have them seemingly being sucked into something around him, envelopping his entire demonic self with that very energy and turning it into a single burning shield of thin, yet volatile energy swirling all around his body. His reaction time to the saiyan might have been a bit slower though, as he simply watched how the saiyan prince launched a couple of strikes towards him and even if they did hit him, even if they did manage to bring with them the discomfort expected from well placed punches, the presence of the fire shield was at the very least present to deliver Tarble a somewhat hot surprise... "Not bad...but not good enough."Even with those words though, the doctor reached for his chest with his right arm, clearly showing that though he kept a strong front, he had felt those punches. However, feeling them and actually caring about the pain was a different thing. With his energy still gradually rising, the doctor finally decided to at the very least remove all of his restrictions in order to attempt to retraumatize the saiyan prince in order for Tarble to understand exactly who he's trying to beat. A shockwave erupted with the mad scientist at its center, a wave of dense, diabolically monstrous energy rolled through the air with blinding speed, cracking and even reconfiguring the very ground itself, practically turning each particle of stone to sand, each particle of sand to glass and each particle of glass to ash. "It's rather pointless to try and convince oneself of any change...when in reality, there has been no change at all."Raising his left arm, purple energy started to form at the tips of his fingers, with the doctor only pointing towards the saiyan prince, a suddenly cloud of small purple orbs formed in the air between the two people, which in but a moment's notice, where fired off like a volley of shotgun pellets towards the saiyan prince...
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Post by Tarble on Jun 12, 2024 9:21:21 GMT -5
The Forgotten Saiyan 438/1,953 Tarble watched as his newest attack proved useless against the Doctor. He remained calm, understanding that during a battle, it was more important to focus on each action in the moment rather than worrying about their outcomes. “My Bankoku Bitsu Kuri Shiyou had zero effect on the Doctor… that’s ok let show him what real speed is”Utilizing his time-skip ability, the lost prince concentrated his strikes on his opponent's chest. Sweat dripped down his face as he felt the intense heat emanating from the flame shield. Each punch landed but was deflected, forming a circle around the Doctor as if the flames themselves were protecting him. The lost prince hoped that the pressure from the power in his punches atleast force itself through the flame shield. “None of my punches ever get full contact on him… this is making my blood boil… I WANT MORE”Hearing the Doctor's taunts, Tarble couldn't help but smile, exhilarated by the challenge of facing an opponent who outmatched him in every way. Bracing himself, he knew the Doctor was about to unleash his punishment. The ground shook violently as the Doctor's power erupted, causing everything in the vicinity to break apart. Tarble stood firm, determined not to show any weakness or fear. “I have seen this before, so its not as if you will scare me with the power that you have. This is yet another test to see where I stand against someone like you. One day… Doctor Ghast… you will fall by my hand, and I will stand over your corpse as I rip that mask off your face”Tarble nodded and said, "I agree, there has been no change in this battle. I am still the weaker one between us, and I understand that." As he spoke, he watched the Doctor raise his left hand, releasing a volley of purple orbs in his direction. “You should have charged this attack Doctor… you let your power against me cloud your judgment”Tarble tore the gem from his chest and extended it with his right hand, attempting to absorb the incoming attack. As the purple orbs hurtled towards him, the lost prince slid his left foot back, bracing himself for impact. If successful, the lost prince was ready to unleash another of his techniques. Crouching down, he began to charge his ki, splitting himself into two. Each Tarble formed a spherical ball of energy in his palm. In unison, both Tarbles asked, "Are you ready for this, Doctor?" Pressing their palms together, they fired a powerful blast toward the Doctor, demonstrating how much he had grown since their last encounter. ActionsFree Deca Form 1. A2 - Absorb with Armor Gem 2. Liagiri
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Post by Dr. Ghast on Jun 12, 2024 15:41:51 GMT -5
The Mad ScholarTilting his head to the side, the doctor showed slight interest in the saiyan prince's gem, reminding him of the armor gem he had managed to lose at the hands of his somewhat strange and probably deranged colleague...Pluto. It was quite interesting to see how the prince had managed to get his hands on one of these, not to mention having the knowledge to use it. As his own energy got sucked up into the gem, Ghast proceeded to observe with some caution, being surprised and intrigued even more when it looked like Tarble was capable of the Deca form technique. The doctor himself had considered that technique when it was opted to him for certain research purposes, but decided not to go through with learning it when it apparently also weakened the subject significantly, something he could now both witness and sense, as the saiyan prince's energy practically halved, making it so the two versions of the prince technically only constituted one individual's full power. "Interesting...but quite futile," Ghast surmised quietly, a raspy chuckle emanating from the voicebox embedded within his helmet. However, when he could sense the shifting wind and the rising energy within the both of them, he had to admit that perhaps the trade off was perfect synchronization, but whether or not it was interesting enough would depend on what they'd bring to bear. In the end, the energy seemed to peak at around the same level Tarble would have had if he had created the massive orb of energy by himself...so while powerful, it still baffled the doctor as to WHY exactly the prince had chosen this technique. "Hmm...misguided by power...that could be a possibility, but could I not throw back those words?"Bringing both his hands forwards, the mad scientist began to brim and overflow with energy, his malevolent energy swirling around him like a violent torrent of dark purple flames. "Allow me to demonstrate the error of your choices, the futility of your conviction."As soon as the massive orb reached the doctor, an insanely high pitched sound erupted from his voice box, instantly shattering and dissipating the energy from the Iaigiri, at which point the monstrous man seemed to transfer the energy swirling around him into two orbs in front of each of his hands, launching those two orbs in the form of two large, dark blue beams coated with those same dark purple flames, which arced and seemed to change direction as they tracked each of their respective targets: the two saiyan princes... "Now run...like the children you are..." The doctor mused, as the light within the center of his helmet's facial spine started to glow and pulsate with a regular beat. "Show me exactly why it would be any different this time?"
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Post by Tarble on Jun 17, 2024 10:16:52 GMT -5
The Forgotten Saiyan 359/2,312 Tarble’s orb soared through the sky, closing in on the Doctor. A smile spread across both Tarbles' faces as they embraced the power sacrifice for a stronger attack. Just before the orb reached the Doctor, a piercing scream erupted, forcing both Tarble's to lean forward and cover their ears from the deafening sound. Regaining their composure, they looked up to see their orb hurtling back towards them. Unable to dodge, they took the full force of the blast, which sent them flying backward. The two Tarbles tumbled through the air, colliding against a boulder and merging back into one. “What power… the power to send back an attack with that much force. The Doctor… always… surprises me”Tarble lifted his head, using his right forearm to wipe blood from his mouth. Slowly rolling onto his left side, he pressed his right palm against the ground and pushed himself up. Standing, he tore off his Saiyan armor, leaving only his blue compression suit underneath. “Now I am going to show him who I really am”The lost prince turned, raising his right hand to point at the Doctor. "You have mocked me for the last time, Doctor. I'm going to wipe that smirk off your face," he declared, as small yellow sparks leapt from his body. The air around him began to swirl, a flickering yellowish glow emanating from him. As his power surged, he began to laugh out loud. "I have discovered the key to defeating you, and now I will show you what awaits you in the real world when we return," Tarble declared, a yellow aura flowing around him. Maxing out his power, Tarble flickered with a brilliant yellow glow. In an instant, he speed-teleported as close as possible to the Doctor, channeling all his energy into his chest. With arms outstretched and back arched, he let out a thunderous scream. A massive yellow ball of energy erupted from him, expanding rapidly and engulfing the entire battleground. “Let see him dodge or deflect this one”"LET'S END THIS!" Tarble screamed as he poured all his power into the blast, attempting to annihilate himself and everything around him. ActionsFree Power Up 1. A1 - Take 2. Self Destruct
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