Six people mailed me. Six people told me that they wanted more, that they liked the idea. Now, my first fic where I can actually say "Back by Popular Demand". I’d like to give a big thanks to Serenity Celestian, Great Saiyagal, Will Davenport, Carissa, The Wylde Horse, and most of all Blizzard, for hers was the first comment I received on Anime Bash 99. To all these people, take a bow for making this possible! Anime Bash 2000 will be a series with more battles that these people wanted. Enjoy!

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ANIME BASH 2000

THE BATTLE CONTINUES

The setting is in the fighting studios at Nintendo Inc. The scrape between Ryo and Sailors Moon and Jupiter has just finished.

DIRECTOR: Goku and Vulpix, you’re up.

Vulpix scampers into the studio. Goku walks in from having just finished his lunch. He lets out a rudely loud, resonating belch.

RYO: Ryo casts a glance at the well groomed pokemon. How come that thing gets to fight already?

DIRECTOR: Well, Goku had originally scheduled a session with Misty but since she sucks Vulpix will fight in her place. You two ready?

GOKU: Huh?

VULPIX: Vulpix!

DIRECTOR: Okay then, let’s go!

Goku just then notices Vulpix. He smiles and walks up to it and picks it up.

GOKU: Hi there! What’s your name?

VULPIX: Vulpix?

GOKU: Awwwwww, aren’t you the cutest thing!

VEGETA: Kakarrot! You’re supposed to fight the damn thing!

GOKU: Huh? Why am I supposed to fight it? It’s soo cute. Hi there, my name’s Goku. Pleased to meet you.

VULPIX: Vulpix?? Vulpix looks at Director uncertainly. Director shrugs.

VEGETA: Kakarrot! Fight it you stupid moron! Anubis is a bit confused about the inconsistent address.

ANUBIS: Crack a Pot?

VEGETA: I said Kakarrot!

ANUBIS: Kick a Rock?

VEGETA: Arrrgh! Now I see why you were killed off in your show. You’re such a moron! Anubis scowls at him.

ANUBIS: Director? Rematch with munchkin over here! Anubis points at Vegeta.

VEGETA: What!? You would dare to fight me again?

Anubis stands up, towering over Vegeta at least more than two feet.

ANUBIS: Yes I would fight you again shorty!

DIRECTOR: Save it you guys. You’ll have your turn.

GOKU: Kootchie kootchie koo! Vulpix reaches out and places it’s paw on Goku’s arm. It scorches him. Goku yelps out in pain and drops Vulpix.

GOKU: Ouch! Hey! What was that for? Oh, I get it, you did it on accident. I’m sure you didn’t really mean to do that. Vegeta sighs and hangs his head.

VEGETA: Augh, and he’s supposed to be a Saiyan!

DIRECTOR: Goku! Stop it with the softy peace man bleeding heart act! You two are supposed to fight!

GOKU: Huh? But why?

DIRECTOR: Because this is ANIME BASH! Different anime characters are supposed to duke it out with each other. Now you go and kick that pokemon’s butt or else we’ll replace you with that little bald whatshisface. Got it!

GOKU: Well, okay, I guess. But, understand that I don’t really want to hurt you....Vulpix leaps up into the air and spits out a jet of fire.

Vulpix: VULPIX!!! Goku barely jumps out of the way. He sighs in relief then begins to sniff. He looks behind him and his eyes widen when he notices that his butt is on fire.

GOKU: AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!! AAAHHHH!! OWIE OWIE OWIE!!!! Goku begins to run around the arena waving his arms maniacally and wailing. He frantically slaps at his butt to put out the fire. Vulpix chases after him and begins spitting flame after flame.

VEGETA: Kakarrot! You coward! Fight back you half-brained excuse for a Saiyan! I can’t believe you beat Freeza! You soft hearted relation to a sponge! Fight back you dimwit! Vegeta continues shouting various put downs at Goku. Anubis is becoming very annoyed with Vegeta’s yelling. He stands up and grabs Vegeta by his back armor. Hey! What do you think you are doing? Put me down! I demand it! Anubis moves Vegeta so that he is upside down and slams him headfirst through the bench and into the floor.

RYO: Thank you Anubis, that little guy was beginning to get on my nerves. Both Sailors nod in agreement.

VULPIX: Vuuuulllpix! Vulpix uses Flame-thrower.

GOKU: Kamehameha!!! Goku looses a large blast of energy. The two attacks collide and cancel each other out. Vulpix then uses quick attack and begins to chase after Goku. Goku flies up and fires several energy blasts. Goku then switches to Kayouken and begins to attack faster but Vulpix is able to match his speed. Okay, that’s it. You’ve left me no choice but to fight you.

RYO: Duhhh!

GOKU: Power of the Earth.....Goku prepares his Spirit Bomb attack. Vulpix is surprised at how he is just standing there with his arms and hands raised to the sky. Vulpix trots up to him and climbs him onto his chest. It puts it’s nose close to Goku’s eyes, trying to make him lose his concentration. Goku manages to ignore it. Then Vuplix begins to slap Goku repeatedly in the face with it’s six tails. Goku still ignores it. Then Vulpix jumps away and lands back on the floor.

VULPIX: Vuuuuulllllllllllpix...Golden ripples of energy begin to emanate from it’s body. It’s eyes begin to glow. VULPIX!!!! Vulpix looses it’s Fire Spin attack. At the same time Goku throws the spirit bomb. The Spirit Bomb tears through the Fire Spin and catches Vulpix in the chest and throws it back, slamming it into the wall. Large cracks spread out from the impact. Vul...pix....Vulpix drops onto the floor.

GOKU: Sorry I had to do that. You’re a pretty good fighter though. Goku walks up to Vulpix and picks it up. I bet you could get even better with practice-Vulpix stares Goku in the eye and uses Confuse Ray. AHHH!! Goku drops it and staggers back. He covers his eyes with his hands and shakes his head. Vulpix rises to all fours.

VULPIX: Vulpix! Vulpix lunges and pounces. It’s paws begin to glow red hot. Just as It looms over Goku he brings his fist up into it’s stomach. VULPIX! Vuuuuullll....pix. Vulpix sinks to the floor. It staggers around then lies down with it’s tails facing Goku. Everyone looks up as a loud gurgling can be heard from Vulpix. Goku has a surprised look as a groaning sound can be heard. Vul....pix..... The noise increases in volume. Goku has his eyebrows raised. Everyone on the bench is observing the scene with interest. Then..

FFFFFFWWWWOOOTH!!!! Everyone covers their eyes to shield out the glow.

DIRECTOR: What the heck was that!?

AIDE: Augh! Vulpix! That was disgusting!

RYO: Damn, don’t stand behind that thing when you’re fighting!

Vulpix staggers back to the bench and manages to pull itself up. Pikachu looks at it and noses it in congratulation.

PIKACHU: Pika? Pikachu pika!

VUPLIX: Vulpix... Vulpix is lying in it’s stomach with it’s tongue lolling out.

AIDE: UH, it doesn’t look so good. Someone get a bottle of Pepto Bismol!

DIRECTOR: What the heck did it do?

AIDE: I dunno, I guess it had some bad reaction to some Pokefood. Uh, I wonder where Goku is?

DIRECTOR: Hmmm, I don’t see him. Go see if you can find him.

The Aide walks out into the CGI fighting chamber.

AIDE: I don’t see him! All I see is this big black stain on the other wall!

DIRECTOR: Oh man, I really don’t want to have to have that little bald guy fighting.

AIDE: Hold up! I think I found him! The Aide is looking at a black, burnt lump on the wall. Oh god, I think we’re going to need a spatula or something! Oh man, this is sick!

Vegeta pulls himself out of the hole in the floor.

VEGETA: AAAHHHH!! NOOOO!! KAKARROT! How could you! Nooooo! How could you let that furry little pip-squeak defeat you! Vegeta clenches his fists and begins to stomp angrily. Anubis furrows his brow. He is getting pissed off again. Is this some universal joke!? Augh! Why did I even bother coming here! AAAAHHHHHHH!!

Anubis stands up and grabs Vegeta by the collar of his armor and his waist band.

VEGETA: Hey! What the- what are you doing! Put me down this instant! Don’t- Don’t! This time Anubis slams Vegeta headfirst into the wall.

ANUBIS: That thing never seems to shut up.

Paramedics are loading a charred form on a stretcher. Pikachu is patting Vulpix on the back.

DIRECTOR: Okay, who’s next. Hmmm....ah hah! Sailor Jupiter! Pikachu! You two have the next session.

To be continued.....