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“Of course. We all did.” you say, gesturing to your wife, Caulifla, and Maz and Kayle. “Luckily we showed up just in time.”
“Thank you.” the kid says as Maz, roughly the same age walks over. Taking off his black and white right arm guard, handing it to the kid. Whose eyes grow even wider.
“Here. Just for you.” he says, reaching over and ruffling the kid's hair. His smile widening as you all see the saved kid's eyes grow even wider, then start to cry as he lunges forward, hugging your son.

“Thank you! Thank you thank you thank you!” the kid cries, clinging to your son. Who looks to you in confusion as you and your wife laugh at his expression. Seeing him unsure how to react to being so thoroughly thanked by a stranger brings a smile to your face, seeing the simple, pure joy on the kid's face.

And as your family stands there, fourteen hours remain before the Tournament of Power begins. When the fate of the Seventh Universe, as well as seven other universes will be decided. But as you hold your wife to your side, watching this scene of simple happiness play out, you feel your resolve grow even stronger. You'll do whatever it takes to win, whatever is required to win. No matter what threats are waiting, how strong the other universes' competitors are, you won't lose. You CAN'T lose, not now. Not with so much at stake.


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