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The air in the throne room crackled with tension as Vegeta and Alp faced each other, both determined to claim victory. Goku, still shackled, felt the weight of the battle surge around him, but he couldn't give in to despair. He had to support Vegeta, even from his current position.
"Vegeta!" Goku called out, his voice echoing through the chamber. "I know you can do this! Just focus on the fight!"
Vegeta took a deep breath, centering himself. He could feel the warmth of Goku's spirit bolstering his resolve. "I won't let you down, Kakarot!"
With a roar, Alp launched a massive wave of dark energy toward Vegeta. The sheer force of it distorted the very air, and Vegeta countered with his own energy, the two forces colliding in an explosion that lit up the dark chamber.
The shockwave threw debris everywhere, but Vegeta held his ground, drawing upon the power of Ultra Divine Ego. The golden-blue aura surrounding him flared intensely, pushing back against the darkness that threatened to consume him.
"Is this the best you can do?" Alp taunted, his eyes narrowing as he prepared for another attack. "I've conquered realms that would make you weep! You are nothing!"
Vegeta's expression hardened. "I'm not afraid of you, Alp. I've faced darkness before, and I've always come out on top!"
Alp, furious at Vegeta's defiance, unleashed a torrent of shadowy tendrils that snaked toward him, seeking to ensnare him. Vegeta ducked and weaved, dodging the strikes with precision. His training had paid off, enhancing his reflexes and agility.
With a fierce determination, Vegeta retaliated with a barrage of energy blasts, each one crackling with the power of Ultra Divine Ego. They tore through the air, hitting Alp and forcing him to stagger back.
"Feel the wrath of a true Saiyan!" Vegeta roared, charging forward, fists glowing with energy.
But Soraya, recovering from her earlier defeat, launched herself at Vegeta with renewed ferocity. "You think you can defeat Alp without dealing with me first?" she screamed, unleashing a wave of dark energy that collided with Vegeta's assault.
The two forces collided, creating a blinding explosion that filled the chamber with dust and debris. Vegeta gritted his teeth as he was momentarily pushed back, but he quickly regained his footing.
"Get away from him!" Goku shouted, struggling against the chains that still held him captive. He could feel his power slowly building within him, but the restraints were strong.
Vegeta, eyes blazing with determination, shouted back, "Hold on, Kakarot! I'm coming for you!"
With newfound strength, Vegeta focused on Soraya, unleashing a series of rapid punches. "You won't stop me!"
Soraya parried, their blows creating shockwaves that rattled the room. "You're strong, Vegeta, but not strong enough to defeat both of us!"
Vegeta's eyes flicked toward Goku, who was still chained but fighting against his restraints. "Kakarot, I need you to hold on a little longer!"
Soraya took advantage of Vegeta's distraction, launching a powerful blast of darkness aimed straight at him. But Vegeta reacted instinctively, raising his hand to unleash a massive counterattack. The two energies collided in another explosive display, filling the chamber with blinding light.
Goku strained against the chains, feeling the energy pulse within him. "I have to break free!" he thought, channeling every ounce of his willpower. The shackles rattled, the energy within him seeking a way out.
"Now!" Goku shouted, focusing his spirit. The chains around his wrists began to crack, the dark energy holding him captive faltering under the weight of his determination.
Seeing Goku's struggle, Vegeta felt a surge of hope. "That's it, Kakarot! You can do it!"
With one final push, Goku broke free, the chains shattering into shards of darkness. He stood, his aura flaring to life, filling the throne room with a radiant light.
"Vegeta!" Goku shouted, grinning from ear to ear. "I'm back!"
"About time!" Vegeta replied, his own energy blazing as they both stood side by side, ready to face their foes. "Let's finish this!"
Alp, witnessing the resurgence of Goku's power, clenched his fists in anger. "No! You will not defeat me!" He charged forward, summoning dark energy to launch a devastating attack.
But Goku and Vegeta, their energies intertwined, stood firm. Together, they launched their own combined attack—two spirals of golden and blue energy coalescing into a massive beam that shot toward Alp.
"Now!" Goku shouted, and with a unified roar, they unleashed their attack. The combined power of Ultra Instinct and Ultra Divine Ego surged forward, crashing into Alp's dark energy with overwhelming force.
The explosion that followed lit up the entire dimension, casting away the shadows that had held Goku captive. The very fabric of reality seemed to tremble under the impact, and the air crackled with energy.
As the dust began to settle, Goku and Vegeta stood tall, their auras shimmering with victory. But as they surveyed the scene, Alp staggered back, battered but not yet defeated.
"You…you cannot defeat the darkness," Alp gasped, his voice strained. "I will rise again!"
Vegeta took a step forward, eyes blazing with defiance. "You're wrong, Alp. We will always fight against the darkness. And we will win!"
Goku clenched his fists, feeling the power coursing through him. "Let's end this together, Vegeta!"
With that, the two Saiyans prepared for the final showdown, united in their strength and determination to banish the darkness once and for all.
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