Chapter 17

3 months had flown by making today the day that the fighters come together in their chosen group and head off to the planet where the tournament would be taking place isolated near the centre of a distant soon to be dead Universe as all that is remaining of it is the massive black hole that sits in the centre gobbling up all that comes close to his gravitational pull. Everyone were stood waiting for Nova to arrive as time was ticking and without her their chances of winning will plummet dramatically if she doesn't show up. Changed in clothes Goku was no longer in his original orange Gi as he had changed his style completely and is wearing similar clothes to the Xeno version of himself wearing a black form-fitting short-sleeved shirt and black pants with kung fu shoes and stockings, red flowing vest with a long backside that is secured by a blue obi tied around his waist and armbands. other than having his power pole back his tail has been grown back thanks to the help of Whis and his odd angel magic which could only mean one thing. (Use image displayed above as a reference)

"Where is she? We're going to end up leaving her behind if she doesn't show up anytime soon!" Vegeta impatiently said with both arms crossed knowing for a fact that he didn't need her help on fighting in this tournament, but no matter what he said Goku refused to leave anyone behind.

"We're waiting and even if she is late, Nova knows exactly what to do" Goku calmly replied looking back at Vegeta who scoffed facing in the opposite direction hating the fact that they had to wait even longer just for some white monkey to arrive. Despite the late appearance Nova used instant transmission by locking onto her father's current battle power appearing right before their very eyes.

"Sorry I'm late, dad. My master refused to let me leave until I proven myself worthy of controlling most of my untapped power" Nova nervously spoke rubbing the back of her neck while her clothes remained the same from her new master Toreo her favourite white Gi with his distinctive black signature permanently printed onto it, black boots, now black wrist bands and sash that held everything together. Spotting the signature Whis realised who Nova had accepted in being her new master a choice he knew she would never regret.

"Why don't we talk about this after the tournament? So hurry up and choose who you wanna travel with, Nova or Whis?" Goku replied with a chuckle before placing a hand on her shoulder choosing Nova with Gohan, Goten and Riaura following after him creating a little chain while the rest went with the angel her little group arrived first waiting an extra 2 minutes for the others to arrive surprising them. Admiring the planet and its humongous size they can tell that today's tournament was going to be a blast gathering in the center where the others were impatiently waiting seeing other species in different odd unheard off Universes like Saiyans in particular we these weren't any different from those in Universe 7 despite being increasingly aggressive when it comes to fighting. "Talk about intense, these guys are insanely powerful!" He exclaimed seeing the other competing Universes as well as the ancient Unknown Universe with its God and angel standing there glaring over at them Xzander however had a cheeky smirk on his face before appearing floating high in the center getting all mortal and immortals attention.

"Welcome! I am aware that you lousy lowlifes are aware of why you're here, right? The tournament may have no rules against killing and join forces with rivaling Universes, but attempting to escape during the game is an instant death penalty to those who even dare to try, as destroying the planet too is highly forbidden unless you want to be disqualified from the tournament. Gods and angels are absolutely forbidden to fight or take part in this special tournament i managed to put together *glances at Zorion* other than some acceptations I guess I can let it slide for now.. healing resources are allowed to be used as where is the fun of finding and fighting your next strong opponent if they're at their last thread? There are 3 rounds as the Universes with the lowest score will be permanently eliminated and erased from existence, The tournament will end when there is only one Universe left remaining and the fighter/hiders or seeks with the highest eliminations/finds gets to use the Light Dragon Balls, is that clean? Good.. now spread out! The game shall begin in approximately 5 minutes!" He exclaimed forcing everyone in to split apart while some stuck a tiny groups of 2 to higher the chances of surviving against a stronger foe. The tournament has now begun, who will land the first strike and which Universe will come out on top?

Nova was sadly separated from the rest of her group making her an easy target despite secretly having a bag full of oddly light blue looking senzu beans hidden tightly in her sash out of enemies reach just like master Toreo suggested or their chances of winning would drop even lower with despite having Zorion on their side giving them that boost they need to stabilise with the other rivaling Universes. Riaura was stuck with Trunks and Goten who were keeping a close eye mainly trying to find Nova hoping that Zorion has found his way to her already before the tournament begins. One rival in particular remain stuck in her mind his distinctive Medium Golden Brown furred SSJ4 form that matched perfectly with his long spiky Medium Golden Brown hair as he had a beautiful blonde fringe making him look ever more interesting, charming emerald green eyes that weren't his current real eye colour which were actually hazel with a tint of gold that surrounded his pupil and outskirts of his Iris blending in perfectly making him stand out even more than the rest of his brothers as he had a scar going along his right eye diagonally not blinding him in anyway, but matched with his stunningly handsome mixed skin that remained glued in her mind as he was shirtless wearing only black pants and a wine red sash around his waist for show, black boots and a golden like crown showing his prince heritage and power along the rest of his Saiyan like race. Anti-Universe 6 has been chosen to be the first seekers of this unusual hide'n'seek tournament even though hunting down their victims is a skill they were born with especially the princes' as he outranked them all in strength, stamina and durability a prince fit for leading, while their dragon like God watched seriously in a separate realm watching his treasured warriors wait for the timer to begin in order to start their hunt hungry for a good fight.

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This empty white voiding room I am forever stuck losing my mind never to see the other side nor my family who I believe to be dead thanks to Xzander that selfish bastard.. how dare he hurt my family and friends! If father were to ever find out what he has done he'll be seriously pissed and would possibly kill him for this. Neoma, I hope that everything has been alright while I've been away. Angelisa on the other hand rarely comes in despite being a little kid she surely is something else strong, intelligent and is being raised by the Grand Priest himself who's I believe has no idea that she is seeing me in this never ending void while I remain chained up like some sort of monster just because I tapped into a mode in order to protect my own family against that traitor! "when I get out of here, Xzander will pay for his actions and boy.. it won't be pretty?!" I growled to myself trying everything I can using what remained of my strength that drained dramatically out of my body failing to break these god forsaken chains from my now mortal body. "Why me? Xzander is the threat here not me! If he isn't stopped he'll destroy the entire Multiverse if he gets his hands on Nova's power.. that's if he is alive, is he?" Thinking with confusion not aware that ever at this very moment that my brother was actually alive and doing thinks I wished have been prevented as the wrong person was currently being held captive by the angels. Mittens.. is she going to do anything about it? or will she going to sit back and nap throughout the entire thing?! Ugh! Why even choose a God if they aren't going to do their job properly a protect their Universe.. My family might be dead because of this!

A odd and yet familiar sound could be heard while my head hung down as I lost all strength to move any muscles despite it being soooo long since I moved or talked to someone seeing not just one, but two set of feet walk over forcing me to use whatever strength I had left to life my wobbly head up seeing not only Angelisa as she had come along with the Grand Priest who remained calm and serious reminding me of good old times. "See.. I told you he's still alive" She spoke while my head flopped down losing all strength I had left giving up at this very moment knowing that maybe just maybe they'll end my suffering and see if I can finally be at peace along side my mother once more.

"I'm surprised that you even lasted this long, Ebba. How are you feeling?" The Priest questioned which flipping something within me as I huffed not actually wanting to talk to him as he didn't give me a chance to explain myself on why I had to use such force that day and yet my opinion was pushed aside.. like always. He came closer knowing that I can't harm him due to the chains that held me bound in the center without a chance to break free from this imprisonment.

"I don't know.. What do you think? you did put me in here after all, what did you expect me to feel about this, pleased? No, I'm not. I hate it here!" I snarled back clearly not happy with my imprisonment as I'll do anything to go and see them again and get revenge for Neoma if that bastard did actually go through with it. The Grand Priest was aware of how I felt about this, but why of all beings did he chain me up? there is clearly a threat out there willing and powerful enough to kill the Omni King. "You have the wrong person chained, you idiot! Xzander is going to kill my family and friends because of your careless mistake and even kill my newborn daughter!" I added glancing at the angel with a cold stare while Angelisa remained calm knowing that whatever was happening will end in a click on a finger, but there is another side of things that not even Xzander knows about me especially by the fact he thinks that my only daughter is the only kid me and Nova had made, he is so stupid if he thinks I'll let this slide.

"I didn't just put you here because I felt like it, Ebba. It was to protect you from your own brother as he to this day has become a way greater threat than you were before your Universe was erased. I assure that this isn't the greatest, but I am here to make a proposal with you and in return you'll regain your freedom" The Grand Priest calmly replied as my eyes widened from the word of freedom unsure of what emotion I should be feeling and why now?!

"Why are you mentioning this now?! And you erased my home! We didn't agree to this in the contract" I yelled allowing my anger and the feeling of betrayal take over knowing that not only my home was gone, but those I cared dearly about because of that stupid traitor. I glanced away as he waved Angelisa over now standing beside him being as halo-less from the first time I met her, but I know for a fact that somewhere in the near future she will gain her halo/staff and find her suited place in this place or do something that no angel could.

"I know loosing loved ones is hard, but hear me out just this once. We found your daughter as she is currently taking part in the hide'n'seek tournament Xzander had put together fighting along side the Universe she was sent off to by Neoma before her passing.. however ever since then your home was revived thanks to your brother bringing back lives I wished would have stayed dead as those beings are now fighting against her and could possibly do more harm to her than else within the entire Multiverse. I need you to trespass and ruin the tournament so I can call forth the Gods for a urgent meeting to rid Xzander from existence permanently as only then can you roam freely once again" He mentioned telling the only chance he had to bring peace to the Multiverse from such a threat as one who matches his power can take him down despite them both being half bred Saiyans with the now extincted Loreo-jin race in their genes which gives them a dramatic boost in all stats and a form that only they can reach unsure if their own future generations could turn in such a state that makes them particularly unstoppable. I was confused by this sudden change.. are they dead or not?

"Wait. He brought them back? Why the heck would he do that?" I confusingly thought unsure of what my own brother's intentions are at this point unless I go undercover and seek them out myself like the time we participate in the Hide'n'seek tournament along side the other Anti-Gods as other calls them demons or whatever. "So you're finally going to stop him after all this time you're doing it now! Innocent lives are at stake here because you forcefully imprisoned me to this endless void chained down like some bloody monster?! How am I supposed to believe your every word as for all I know you could just trap me here again for an millennia" I spoke up as he sighed bringing out his staff while Angelisa glanced up at me innocent and yet sweet reminding me of what I thought my daughter would act, but more lively than this. 

"I know my words mean nothing to you now, but know that I am sorry that you're going through all of this because of me as I assure you that it was for the best. Nova needs your assistance wither you want to or not she is your daughter and I refuse to let a future God Of Destruction die in his hands.. not again. I beg of you Ebba I desperately need your help just this once last time as my words are truthful I will gift you your freedom in return of you assistance against your brother and restore peace back into the Multiverse, not only the King's life is in danger countless of lives are going to be lost if this continues" The Priest seemed rather more sympathetic remembering the horrific chaos that went on during the war thanks to Xzander harming those who I thought were his friends. I knew that this was no bluff and I might actually be able to walk freely once again, but Nova wasn't the assigned name I gave her.. whatever it is I just hope that she was raised right.

"Fine. I accept to help you in return of my freedom as long as you keep your side of the bargain, I will continue to keep mine" I accepted putting a calming and yet pleased smile on the angel's face as he looked down at Angelisa who looked back at him waiting for his command.

"I'm letting you free this one, my child. You know what to do" He gently spoke as she raised a hand aiming it up at me while I patiently waited for these stupid chains to be broken away and free me as this is probably the kid's first time doing something so tricky, but I was taken back when in seconds the chains broken making me fall to floor face first hearing the metal clang around me into smaller pieces of junk gifting me the freedom I rightfully deserved. "Excellent job! You're going to be a pro in no time, princess" Praising the little pink angel I slowly began to get myself up feeling my body become sore and rusty despite not having any food whatsoever during my imprisonment making me extremely malnourished in desperate need of some food.

"Can we feed him now? I don't want Mr, Ebba to become weak and powerless before he go against the bad guys" Angelisa asked gently tugging on his shirt being rather kind a generous unlike some others who would refuse to help me if I were stuck under neither their watch so I was forever grateful and in her debt until the day she needed my help in return.

"Yes, and then he will under go a special sort of training just to make him stronger before anything bad happens to Nova and her friends" The Grand Priest replied tapping his staff taking me along with them a place I am unsure of at first and yet the presence warm and safe as I could finally feel my body gradually getting stronger by every living minute that passes.

"This.. place.. where am I?" I mumbled questioning my surroundings of this mysterious realm like place as a set of distant footsteps could be heard heading towards us bringing my attention back to the Priest and Angelisa seeing a completely new being his hair was short and white as his tail was long and stripy similar to the Unltra form Neoma once used centuries ago and yet here one stands before me. The being got down and bowed to the angels being formal as they had entered in his territory.

"It's a pleasure to see you again, Grand Priest. What can I do for you?" He asked standing back up looking down at the Priest who glanced over at me forcing this being to quickly look at me feeling his intense atmosphere that surrounded him.

"I have a important job for you, Toreo. You must train Ebba as he isn't as strong or fit like he used to be. Angelisa will be staying and notifying me on his progress while I'm away" Calmly ordering putting his own kid in charge of observing to ensure that this gatekeeper did his job correctly remaining silent understanding his duties as I was completely unaware that he had a student in training.

"Yey! I won't let you down, father" Angelisa joyfully replied before the Grand Priest patted her head and suddenly left leaving the 5 year old in charge of two adults even thought her intelligence is nothing like any of kids which made her different from the others and more independent. Why the heck would he leave her alone to watch over us? She's just a kid! "Shall we begin, Mr Toreo?" She calmly questioned as he just nodded listening to her every command like some sort of slave, but it could be that he was afraid of the Priest and didn't want to get into a situation he can't get himself out of. Toreo came over to me looking down in disgust at the state I was in even though it wasn't my fault that I ended up being this weak after being locked away for who knows how long.

"Come on. We haven't got all day, I can only keep you in this realm for so long" This guy impatiently said to me before grabbing my shirt yanking me back into my feet lucky enough I was able to remained stood wobbly for a moment refusing to let my pride get stamped on by this guy just because he's buddy buddy with the Grand Priest, I was once a honoured God back in my times before it was all taken away from me in a flash. So let the training begin and only then can I decided if this is the right choice for me to train here in this realm by some gatekeeper. Will I ever have peace?