Planet Tuffle didn't feel like Earth, the ground itself was different—smooth metallic walkways woven between alien structures that pulsed faintly with silver light. Towering spires curved toward the crimson sky like claws reaching for orbit, while enormous energy conduits hummed beneath the surface of the city.
Everything felt... sterile.
Controlled.
Perfect for a parasite empire.
On the ground, Scarlet moved through the shadows like a slipper snake. The shadows clung to her skin like a second layer of flesh, hiding her in the darkness. The only thing that seemed to be seen was her crimson red eyes as they glowed in the darkness.
Crouching low to the ground, Scarlet surveyed the area ahead. Her eyes sharp and predatory, she spotted the two individuals she had smelt. Videl and Chi-Chi, the two stood there like mindless puppets. Watching the other Tufflized individuals move from one place to another.
"There you are..." Scarlet muttered.
Chi-Chi and Videl's posture almost robotic. They walked with the crowd as they gazed towards the sky. Scarlet glanced up as well, on top of a rocky cliff edge was Baby. Next to him was Bulma. Both of them had smirks on their faces, then Baby spoke up.
"My fellow Tuffles! We will conquer planets, and spread my evil until everyone in this universe and beyond, are under my control!" Baby spoke. "But, before we make our next move. We must....rebuild our home world to its former glory!"
Everyone cheered at what Baby was saying. Scarlet growled softly under her breath. Her gaze glanced towards Gohan, Trunks and Bulla. Who had approached him.
Bulla leaned over and whispered into Baby's ear. A grin, one that was wide and proud appeared on his face. "It has come to my attention that we had stowaways, who were coming here to tarnish our home world. But it seems their ride was caught in an... unexpected explosion."
"Tarnish my ass." Scarlet muttered to herself. "More like slaughter." She moved quickly through the shadows, unseen by the eyes of those who were around.
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Far across the planet, Uub stood there. He had been a stowaway himself, he hid is ki signature. But he knew with Goku gone. It was up to him to confront Baby and stop him, slowly and carefully. He levitated off the ground and flew towards the direction towards the center of the planet.
"I'll do what I can to stop him, for you Goku." Uub spoke to himself.
Uub flew over empty landscapes, the sight was a sick sight to see. Uub couldn't understand why. But he knew everything was resting on his shoulders now, he quickly picked up speed. He didn't want anything to happen, not yet. Not without him stepping in to stop Baby.
He kept his ki hidden, he didn't want his ki to be sensed by Baby. Uub's brow furrowed. He could see the spire in the distance, he was getting closer.
Then, Uub sensed something evil. It wasn't Baby. No, it was something much far darker, far more sinister. He hadn't felt this uneasy about something in a long time. "What am I sensing....it's something dark. But what?"
Uub came to a stop mid air, descending down towards the ground. He landed on his feet, taking over behind a pillar. His eyes fell upon Baby, he had just missed the speech Baby had given. But everyone was cheering, so something must've happened.
Eventually Uub spotted something. No, not something, someone, moving through the shadows. He saw Scarlet, he didn't know who or what she was. But he felt that dark sinister feeling from her. Uub watched her like a hawk, waiting to see what was going to happen.
Scarlet could be seen slithering like a snake. The way she moved through the shadows, and how the shadows clung to the curve of her body. Uub still felt uneasy, he wanted to butt in. But something told him it wasn't a wise idea. But he did sense a familiar ki signature, he turned his attention towards the area he felt the ki coming from. It was Pan's ki. "How did you get here?" Uub muttered.
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Elsewhere, on the Supreme Kai planet. The Superem Kai and Elder Kai were watching things unfold through the crystal ball.
"Ancestor, I don't like this one bit." Supreme Kai spoke.
Elder Kai didn't say a word. He grumbled as he watched, but eventually he spoke. "Goku isn't dead, I can tell you that much. If he was. King Kai would've contacted us."
Supreme Kai raised an eyebrow up. "But you saw what Baby did. Surely you're wrong."
"I'm never wrong." Elder Kai muttered. "All we can do is put our faith in the one's who have survived Baby's control."
Supreme Kai felt uneasy about this decision. But he knew he was right, they could only sit by and watch, but the Supreme Kai spoke. "But...who is this Scarlet person? She only introduced herself to Hercule."
Elder Kai rubbing his chin. "She remains a mystery. However, I am not fond of her for taking matters into her own hands. Killing Goten was unwise, he could've been saved."
Supreme Kai nodded lightly. "At least we can agree on that part." He leaned closer to the crystal ball. "I guess we really do have to see what happens from here on out. But at least, Buu and the other two are alive." His eyes suddenly went wide. "Ancestor look! It's Uub!"
The Elder Kai squinted his eyes at the sight, he jumped up for joy as he danced around. But stopped when his back had cracked. "Ow..." He sat back down as he looked at the crystal ball. "You're right, Perhaps our hope hasn't given up on us yet."