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Hero Reborn

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By Steve9021

Please Note: This work of teenage-rated fiction contains a lot of swearing and graphically gruesome deaths within it’s literature.

Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Chapter 4: Super Battle! Z Warriors vs. Majcnavn

The son of Goku lifted back into the sky, waving goodbye to the Z Fighters, and took off to the Heavens. The Ascended Saiyan felt himself leaving his subconscious and headed to the real battle as he made his way into the light. “Simply amazing,” Pan awed, having seen along with the others in the still unconscious Steven transforming in rapid succession from his normal, Super Saiyan, and Super Saiyan 2 forms during the battles against Frieza, Android 21, and even an incarnation of Vegeta so powerful not even the first Steven Bloodriver could match him alone. She was beside Steven, relieved to find the boy now sleeping peacefully and slowly reverting back to his normal state. “Steven Sensei,” she gently said to the boy. “Sensei, you in there?” The Evolved Saiyan’s eyes slowly opened, the cute and familiar face of Pan greeting him upon his re-entry into consciousness. “Pan..? Have I been out for only a few seconds?” His words were dull and low pitched, as if he could just barely speak them. “Sure have,” the girl smiled. “Congratulations on defeating Cell and winning the Perfect Tournament.” Smiling back, Steven slowly answered her. “Thank you, but I couldn’t have won if it wasn’t for you and everyone believing in me.” Right before, Steven’s senses immediately warned him of something. The young Saiyan suddenly, looked up, sensing the Dragonspawn’s energy signature just above. The Ki he was detecting was truly horrifying, being far more sinister than anyone else he had ever faced. Sensing the exact same thing, Pan, Goku, and Ottavino had also turned to the sky each with a shocked expression on their face. The rest of the Z Fighters joined them as they too felt a sudden change emanating from the sky. Lightning began to crackle in the empty sky above the group. For a moment, they saw a massive jade form floating above their heads, but it was obscured as the pale lightning around it intensified. The energy swirled into a spiral and descended, forming a point of dazzlingly bright light just a few meters above the ground. A long hiss sounded, like air being suddenly, released from a can, and the bright point expanded into a shimmering sphere on the ground. The sphere blinked out. A small, slender form stood on the surface of the planet Earth. Targeting Goku, the youth took off from the ground and in one swift stroke, almost too fast for any of the Z Fighters to follow, with the exception being Steven. Immediately realizing the situation at hand, the Evolved Saiyan moved as fast as his still injured and worn-out body could take him, right in the way of the Dragonspawn’s attempted murder of Earth’s hero. The newly arrived visitor gut-punched the son of Goku hard enough to render him immediately unconscious. The Immortal wasn’t worried in the least about what Steven had done, but he did want to avoid killing the boy…at least for now.

Moving back to his original position all within only the briefest of moments, the Dragonspawn watched with satisfaction in no one noticing him taking out Steven. All of his training having paid off enough for him to slip by even both Pan and Ottavino. The son of Vegeta took a cautious step toward the Immortal monster, ready to transform on the spot if he needed to. “Who in the world are you!? Where did you come from!?” The figure made no answer. For a moment, the long, flowing silver hair made Trunks think he was looking at a woman with some sort of strange hat, but after blinking he realized it was a teenage boy. Or something like a boy, but with smoothly curving horns twisting back tightly over his head. The figure was slender and bare-chested with pale, creamy skin. Barely visible parallel lines—were they tattoos?—snaked smoothly up his stomach, chest, and shoulders. He wore tight dark boots that came up over his knees and a long, flowing cloak. The newcomer’s face was young, innocent. His jaw was narrow, his mouth small, his nose barely there at all. He had large, expressive eyes, but his intense violet pupils were narrow. The silver hair falling in heavy tresses around his shoulders glowed as if reflecting an invisible light. After carefully setting down 18 near Pan, Krillin went with Ottavino, Tien, and Yamcha as they all joined Trunks, staring uncertainly at the boy before them. Trunks spoke again, now dead serious. “I would like to know who you are and what you are doing here! Answer me!” His patience at an end, the Saiyan started forward. In response, the boy turned his head slightly, his hair shifting. His skin shimmered as if suddenly, turning to glass. They never saw where the massive gold-green arm came from that swept them off their feet. One moment they were beginning to charge; the next they were sent flying in long arcs toward the horizon. An instant later the arm disappeared and the boy’s face shimmered back to normal. “King Kai, I need to know what’s going on down there!” Piccolo asked, growing more and more alarmed. As his Telepathic connection provided by King Kai was all of a sudden cut off right when Majcnavn had shown himself to the Z Fighters on Earth. “Is everyone okay? What’s happening?” King Kai answered him. “I don’t know quite what’s happening, Piccolo. But I can say this: there’s someone there, someone on Earth I’ve never seen before. He’s not from this Galaxy, or from any other place I’ve ever seen.” “Is he strong?” “That’s just it, Piccolo,” replied the rotund Deity. “I can’t sense anything about him at all! I didn’t even know he was there until he appeared, and even now I can only see him...he has no energy I can detect. That’s never happened before—and sensing energy is one of my specialties!” “But, that’s crazy!” The Super Namekian replied. “You think he’s an Android or a being similar to a Deity like Demigra?” “Maybe, but I don’t think so. Now listen, there’s more,” the Kai continued, hesitating briefly.

“This isn’t going to be easy to say...even I can’t quite believe it, but somehow he...whoever he is...he might be a rogue Eternal Dragon or perhaps what they were before.” “What!? How is that possible?” “I’m afraid I don’t know. Only the Gods before my time knew about enemies like these...” King Kai’s voice trailed off. Majcnavn took a deep breath, the rich clean air of Earth filling his lungs. It had been so long since he had walked on soil, drank life-giving water, and absorbed the lushness and beauty of a glorious Eden such as this. The Dragonspawn looked over to Goku and opened his mouth to speak. “NOT SO FAST!” Super Saiyan Trunks landed with a resounding THUD, followed a moment later by Ottavino. They had powered up and were standing with both fists clenched. Behind them and also shrouded in the crimson aura of Kaioken, Tien, Krillin, and Yamcha touched down in unison. Flaring up her own milky-white aura, Pan took up a defensive posture between them and the others, covering the still knocked unconscious Steven, Goku, and the also unconscious Android 18. Ottavino stepped to the forefront. “I don’t know who you think you are, but you’re going to answer to us now! We’re not the type of people you can just brush off.” The horned figure turned toward them. “Oh, but you are. You are nothing but mere Mravi. To challenge me would be the greatest foolishness a mortal could imagine. Depart, if you value your fleeting existence.” “Big talk for a Satyr,” Retorted Trunks, his aura of Super Saiyan fire growing even larger. “I have lived a hundred thousand of your lifetimes, eons you cannot fathom.” The Dragonspawn’s quiet voice was patronizing in it’s calmness. He sounded young, almost like a teenager whose voice had just begun to deepen, but every word was spoken with complete confidence and clarity. “I have warred with the old Gods and never once faced defeat. Demons and Specters and the stars themselves tremble in my presence. My powers extend infinitely beyond the comprehension of mortals. If you are wise, you will not forfeit your lives by provoking me. Go now.” The Z Fighters could sense just how dangerous a threat this was. Krillin, most concerned for his friends, felt himself pulling away instinctively. “Maybe we should leave this guy alone,” he thought, hesitating. “We could all be in danger, not to mention 18, Gohan, and the others. It’s just too risky...” But before the Monk could give voice to his thoughts, Trunks’ rage exploded. “DO NOT SPEAK TO ME OF PEACE AFTER THE STUNT YOU JUST PULLED! I WANT ANSWERS, AND—” Trunks’ voice cut off abruptly as both he and even Ottavino were launched away again by a giant golden fist, tumbling end over end across the ground. The two crashed on the other side of the planet, a several mile high geyser shot out of the surface of Earth’s Antarctic Ocean, sending tidal waves in every direction. Both would have surely died if it was not for Steven forcing himself awake and using up the little bit of energy he had recovered in shielding his friends from Majcnavn’s half-hearted attack. Softening the blow just enough for them to survive with his Tenma Defense. However, the move drained him to the point of nearly losing consciousness, this time for good.

Impressed by the boy’s willpower and endurance, Majcnavn turned to address Steven and the fist evaporated. “At last we are able to speak to one another, the true son of Kakarot-Nazv-Goku and the one destined to be the next Super Saiyan God. Greetings, Steven Bloodriver. I am called Majcnavn, a being higher than any of you and your allies could ever imagine. Mravi like yourself cannot dream of my abilities. The only reason that you are still breathing is that I have an interest in you.” “He just flicked Trunks and Ottavino away like they were nothing!” Krillin said, gulping. “What can we do against someone like that?” The others beside him began to cower, awestruck. Each word out of the Dragonspawn’s mouth made them all the more sure that staying out of his way was their only hope. If not for their confidence in the Super Saiyans and reformed son of Cell with them, they would’ve certainly done so already. But something within Pan refused to let her back down. It didn’t matter how strong this Majcnavn creature was or what he claimed to be. He had threatened the lives of everyone here—including the love of her life. Hearing her boyfriend’s name spoken out loud had only further enraged the quarter-Saiyan, reminding her of what she’d almost lost. “First it was Demigra, then that bastard Cell, and now you…” Pan’s fists clenched. “I am so sick of you monsters trying to take my Steven away from me…” As the air swirled around her, her hair began standing on end. Lightning began to build, first around her feet, then her hair, then all around her. The ground rumbled across the entire planet, far fiercer than it ever had before, and her aura erupted in an ethereal blue light as she ascended into a Super Saiyan form channeling the power of Super Saiyan God into both the transformation and her, having witnessed this, Steven brought out a smile. As he, Goku, and Majcnavn noticed right away she had suddenly, gained enough power to battle the Dragonspawn, whom was even stronger than both Super Saiyan Steven and Super Beerus. While all of the other Z Fighters and even Majcnavn were simply stunned into silence by Pan’s ascension into the second known ultimate form of the Saiyan race. “YOU HEAR ME!” Pan had made up her mind. This mysterious stranger was responsible for her friends being hurt, and with Majcnavn also wanting to bring death down to her lover. She was going to make sure the Dragonspawn would not get his way.

Pan charged toward her foe in a blinding streak of azure light. Majcnavn’s skin flashed glasslike again and a massive set of jade claws appeared from nowhere, blocking the Saiyan Goddess’ path. But Pan batted them aside like they were nothing and dove straight for the slender figure standing on the ground. THUDDDDD! Pan’s punch passed through the Afterimage and smashed into the ground, instantly forming a crater and nearly braking the planet in two. She flipped twice, then skidded to a stop, searching for her enemy’s whereabouts with her senses. “As I said before, stay out of this. My objective is only with the successor to Draven and it does not concern you or anybody else. Even if you deem yourself associated with this boy’s destiny, only he can help me find what I’m looking for.” Majcnavn’s voice echoed from high above, strangely clear. “That is where you are wrong! Any of my boyfriend’s troubles are my troubles too!” Pan responded back, before the girl hyper-sped toward Majcnavn, zipping back and forth. Some sort of translucent green tentacle suddenly, snaked up underneath her, catching her leg, but she easily shook free and blasted it to oblivion with an azure Volteks Aura. She turned back. The Dragonspawn was now holding up one hand with some kind of smoking grey energy sphere in front of it. Placing her index and middle finger on her forehead, the female Z Fighter managed to dodge her opponent’s energy wave with only a moment to spare, as Pan suddenly, then reappeared right beside her attacker. Reacting just a moment too late, Majcnavn had turned his head to his left, right before, meeting a punch to the face from the granddaughter of Mr. Satan. After hitting her opponent with a left hook, the heroine jabbed her elbow to the abdomen of Majcnavn, making the Dragonspawn bend over and spit out blood. Immediately, the bright blue flames making up Pan’s aura dissolved the mouthful of green blood, before Pan cocked one fist back and delivered an uppercut that hit Majcnavn square in the jaw, the Dragonspawn was then blasted away from Pan firing a large Kiai from her other hand. Pan’s Turtle Hermit Kiai shaved the clouds right out of the sky, tore apart the landscape around her, and even ripped open her opponent’s body from above the waist to below the neck. Cupping her hands to her right side, Pan charged an attack similar to the Kamehameha. Immediately, a purple orb of energy appeared in her palm, crackling with intense arcs of a slightly darker shade of the same color. “This is for all of the countless evil acts you have committed and innocent lives both your foolish vendetta and you had taken away! Now experience for yourself how it feels to have your life taken from you! SUPER GALICK GUN!” The brilliant purple beam of energy gushed out of her outstretched hands. Having enough power to outright destroy even a God such as Whis and rip a hole in the fabric of space-time, but Pan was trained enough by Steven to near flawlessly control her power at any level. Majcnavn didn’t even make it to the ground, the rushing beam came at him in an instant.

However, much like before, she only struck an Afterimage of the Dragonspawn, as the real Majcnavn dodged the Super Galick Gun at the last instant and appeared back to back with the Saiyan Goddess. A golden shower of sparks came forth from around his wounds, healing them in an instant. “Oh please, I’m far above your so called morality. But I’m impressed in that the spawn of a slave could actually harm me, if only temporarily.” Angered even further by the Dragonspawn now mocking her father, Pan turned her head slightly to the right and gave a death glare to Majcnavn as she lowered her arms. “Are you? Last I checked you were not above in striking down an innocent life in order to get what you want. Not to mention you have slaughtered an untold number of them, in what I’m guessing is simply because you are compensating for something.” Unfazed, Majcnavn responded back to the girl. “I am perfectly aware of the difference between good and evil of which you worthless mortals struggle with throughout your little lives, I just don’t care about either of them, and least of all, a girl who thinks she can avenge her equally pathetic friends by taking on an actual God such as myself.” His words making her completely go berserk, the daughter of Ultimate Shenron soon whirled around at lightning speed, bringing out a roundhouse kick Majcnavn managed to duck under, right before, the Dragonspawn lifted a forearm to his left, where he blocked the heroine’s backfist, and rocketed upward to avoid her elbow jab. Before unleashing a kick of his own that sent the Saiyan Goddess tumbling in midair. Already preparing an attack in one hand, Majcnavn fired it as he charged after Pan. But after only soaring for a split-second, she caught herself, and she then twisted out of the way of the Dragonspawn’s incoming black sphere composed of Cherenkov Radiation. Now upside down but facing her opponent, Pan raised both hands, as she blows back Majcnavn with an invisible wave of Ki emitted from her palms. “SPIRIT SHOCK!” The sudden Kiai blew the surprised Dragonspawn several hundred feet into the air, before the heroine had utilized Instant Transmission to appear right behind her foe, but Majcnavn recovered and whirled around in time to block the girl’s double axe-handle with his forearm. Right before, the Dragonspawn’s face shimmered as he released a massive solar flare from his eyes at point-blank range at Pan. However, right when the wild white and yellow flames from the distant star Alpha Centauri scorched the body of the female Super Saiyan, they passed through an Afterimage of her instead. Dumbstruck, Majcnavn was too shocked to notice the real Pan heading right for him with hyper-speed. She pulled one leg back as the Saiyan Goddess launched herself at the Dragonspawn with a double midair spin, Pan’s aura of burning blue energy flared around her, as she landed a Saiyan Dragon Kick to her opponent’s chest with all of her force.

THUDD! The blazing blue attack knocked the breath out of Majcnavn, completely shattered every bone in his body, and sent him crashing through miles of barren crusty rock. Tumbling end over end like a rag doll, the Dragonspawn cleaved a path of destruction leading away from the battle scarred grounds and into a dense forest, uprooting roots and entire trees along the way. Despite her anger, Pan had been careful to attack in a direction away from her friends and any nearby wildlife. “Not this time you annoying and heartless bastard! Maiden’s Rage!” Catching sight of light shining within the rubble Majcnavn was buried in, the heroine bombarded the Dragonspawn with wave after wave of blasts fired from both her hands. Blasting her opponent deeper into the ground before an explosion of sapphire enveloped him. “Pan sure isn’t holding anything back against this Majcnavn character! She and him are almost evenly matched. With the power those two are showing right now, they are even stronger than Gohan, at least in his Super Saiyan state. But man, since she had transformed into a Super Saiyan herself, Pan really has grown.” Yamcha noted. “It is likely due to her not being an ordinary Saiyan, Yamcha. Pan is technically the daughter of an Eternal Dragon, making her quite unique. As just reaching Super Saiyan radically changed Pan’s appearance, instead of her aura and hair being a shining gold, their blue along with her pupils being of the same color. Sparkles also make up her flaming blue aura almost like if they were glittering stars in the night sky. And most striking of all is Pan’s new height and looks making her resemble a teenager, even though she really only is around ten years old.” Tien responded. “Not to mention in the fact Pan’s orange bandanna turned into a red bow! Along with both her clothes and shoes changing quite a bit to be much more feminine, but that is in stark contrast to Pan being scarier than even Bulma!” Added Krillin. “Yeah that’s true guys, but it feels like if Pan’s Super Saiyan transformation is using the power of an entirely different form of Super Saiyan we have never seen before.” Said Goku, before his son had responded to him with what he could gather of the form Pan was using against Majcnavn. “My girlfriend is utilizing both the original Super Saiyan form and that of Super Saiyan God. Creating a new Saiyan form with all of the benefits of the two and almost none of their weaknesses. Perhaps we should call this form of her’s Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan or Saiyan Goddess for short.” But even before the explosion of the Maiden’s Rage ended, the Cat-eyed Alien burst out of the inferno, completely healed and moving much faster than before, as he reached Pan almost faster than what she could react to, and blazed a kick at her.

The Dragonspawn’s blazing kick skimmed over the young girl’s head, but Majcnavn managed to parry the heroine’s return blow and land a solid punch to her jaw. Suddenly, the Dragonspawn flipped backwards and then spun around with an elegant elbow strike that smashed Pan in the back. Majcnavn twisted out of the way of a strong punch from her and delivered one of his own to her abdomen. The Dragonspawn soon followed with a roundhouse kick aimed at her legs, but she recovered in time to hop over the kick before Majcnavn was slapped across the face and then uppercutted in the solar plexus by his female opponent. Now with her opponent temporarily subdued, Pan prepared the same finishing move her boyfriend had used to defend her from Beerus. Extending both the index and middle finger of her right hand toward the center of the Dragonspawn’s chest, Pan then right away closes her hand into a fist and strikes the chest of the sinister deity with such force, a mighty shockwave goes through Majcnavn, nearly blowing a hole clean through the Dragonspawn’s entire torso, and causing him to scream from the top of his lungs in agony. But despite the technique succeeding in blowing apart Majcnavn’s insides, it failed to deal any lasting damage to him, which confirmed to Pan that even with the enchantment the Super Saiyan transformation and her were receiving from the aura of Super Saiyan God, she still couldn’t beat her foe. The attacks she dealt to the Dragonspawn were having less and less of an effect upon him. He was also showing more of his combat ability as their fight went on. Majcnavn recovered and threw a punch which Pan had barely caught in time before using her other hand to catch the Dragonspawn’s next one, they then locked fingers with one another. The eyes of the Super Saiyan burned deeper and her aura exploded as she pushed up and forward, her muscles bulging with sudden effort.

The lightning in her aura flashed brighter; Pan’s clothing tightened and her curvaceous figure made Majcnavn become distracted long enough for him to be knocked back by a furious head-butt to the chest. Appearing right above the Dragonspawn via using Instant Transmission. She then slams her elbow down on Majcnavn’s exposed throat, and front flips over her foe in order to send the Dragonspawn crashing into the ground with a roundhouse kick to his back. Immediately after cratering the ground, Majcnavn is struck down even further into the Earth by Pan’s Super God Fist hitting him in the left side of his face. The sudden blow from the heroine nearly doubled the size of the crater around them. Not showing a trace of mercy, Pan grabbed Majcnavn by the throat, her iron grip making the Dragonspawn’s eyes bulge. Raising her free hand, the furious girl screamed. “Don’t you EVER speak about my family and friends that way you sick freak!” For each syllable, she slapped and then backhanded him right in the mouth, spinning Majcnavn’s head to the right and then left. Making his eyes water and face turn red. Each blow was lightning fast and powerful enough to destroy whole planets of any size. But she didn’t stop until the Dragonspawn’s head was torn off of his neck and his body went limp, before Pan had gotten up to her feet and extended one arm to the lifeless corpse in front of her as she started to charge a Volteks Aura. But to the shock of both her and the Z Fighters, Majcnavn’s severed head and the rest of his body exploded into golden sparks that hung in midair, swirling together for a split-second. Then they faded, and he was standing in the same place. But now he was completely whole and unhurt. The youth cracked his neck to one side. He paused for a moment, then spoke again. “That was...quite painful. You are definitely the strongest Mravi I have yet faced, not even the Hrodak of Steven Alexander Bloodriver nor the Sikahd of Phaaze were able to do what you did,” he said, pausing, “but it is all for nothing. Even if you’re power is within the realm of the Gods like myself, you alone are not enough to defeat me. My regeneration is limitless and it isn’t biological like the one called Cell, you see. Attempting to wear me down is an exercise in the utmost foolishness.” “I managed to kill you once, I can do it again! I WILL BE THE ONE TO END YOU!” Furious as ever, Pan blasted off of the ground and closed with the youth quickly, flying in with a swinging kick aimed at his temple just below one horn.

But the figure ducked just inches under it, barely exerting himself at all. Majcnavn had increased his power just before the heroine reached him, the Dragonspawn had enough of being caught off-guard by her, and was now fighting seriously in his form of Origin. Pan snarled and threw a straight punch. Her fist struck...water? Suddenly, she found herself standing on an ocean floor under three hundred miles of ocean, surrounded by nothing but blue-black water. Pan froze for a moment, unable to believe it. What had just happened? Did Majcnavn transport her here? Knowing she was the only one standing between the Dragonspawn and his dark desire of destroying her love ones and home; she quickly let her aura expand and the weight of the water around her lifted. Then she blasted straight up. A geyser shot out of the surface of one of Namek’s oceans, sending tidal waves in every direction, as it reached the very tip of the planet’s atmosphere before falling back down. The Super Saiyan girlfriend of Steven Bloodriver looked around for a moment, making sure Piccolo and the other Namekians were okay, before Instant Transmitting back to the opposite side of the Galaxy. One moment Majcnavn was standing motionless; the next he was high in the air, awaiting Pan before pursing his lips to blow a stream of something at the just arriving Z Fighter. The stream erupted into a furious wave of fire, roaring flames that instantly surrounded the Goddess. The wave was enormous, easily filling up half of the sky, and seemed to take the shape of a Dragon similar to a Drakoshin. Before the Dragonspawn widened his eyes, he had expected Pan to use Instant Transmission in order to try to escape his attack with her attempt ending in failure as his Dragonfire would have simply followed and incinerated her, but she did something that completely surprised him, he watched as the daughter of Ultimate Shenron boldly charge right into the mouth of the Dragonfire before spinning around as her raging aura twisted along with her. She spun it in thick cyan waves, opposite the pattern of the arcane fire roaring ever closer to her. The searing flames of Majcnavn’s attack crashed into the bright blue dome of Ki around Pan, burning her makeshift Energy Barrier to the point she could even feel the blistering heat from within the otherwise relative safety of her Stardust Nova as the heroine passed through the Dragonfire unharmed. Pan’s flame-enveloped body tore through the attack like scissors through paper, before doing the same to Majcnavn when she went crashing into the Dragonspawn and sent him hurtling down hundreds of miles below the surface of the Earth. Even before hitting the molten core of the planet, Majcnavn was showered in another burst of sparks. Healing his still smoking body from the damage Pan inflicted upon him just a moment ago, but when the Dragonspawn pushed himself onto his hands and knees, he was soon downed once more, as he felt an enormous wave of Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan energy smash into his back. Completely engulfed by the Super Kamehameha, Majcnavn was blasted face-first straight through the planet and into space.

With the Earth being completely unharmed by her attack, Pan used Instant Transmission to meet with the Dragonspawn just outside of the planet’s atmosphere. Materializing right behind him, the young Saiyan swung down to meet her assailant with a double fist, but the Dragonspawn spun out of the way without losing momentum and scored a firm kick across the girl’s shoulders. Having been flipped upside down by the blow, Pan parried Majcnavn’s knee strike and extended one palm forward and fired a Gekiretsu Madan upon her foe. But even as the blast erupted from the Goddess’ hand, the silver-haired boy chopped her hand to the side and whirled it into a spinning backfist. The accompanying half-twist led straight into a thrust kick to Pan’s ribs which sent the Goddess tumbling away while Majcnavn launched himself back toward Pan. The girl had already recovered and was flying back into the fray, she banked wide in order to dodge the Dragonspawn’s energy beams he had fired from his eyes, right before, Pan hypersped right in front of Majcnavn. The heroine gave a burst of Super Saiyan God power and kicked up hard, the lightning in her aura adding a paralyzing effect to the Saiyan Dragon Kick; she managed to knock Majcnavn straight back to Earth. “YAAHHHH!” The rushing Saiyan Goddess’ heavy punch forced the Dragonspawn to parry with both arms crossed. Pan threw a dozen more punches as fast as she could, keeping her enemy from attacking with his still functioning limbs, before the aftereffect of her Saiyan Dragon Kick had kicked in and froze the Dragonspawn in place. Majcnavn felt his ears ring and found himself all of a sudden unable to move, as he fell he franticly tried to use his unnatural regeneration and then Spells to be ridden of his paralyzation, but found himself completely unable to do anything except watch in utter helplessness as Pan finally broke through his guard and mercilessly smacked him around with her mother’s Kick Slap technique. The Dragonspawn was reliving a strange case of Deja vu, as Pan sent kick after kick upon Majcnavn’s face, chest, and back; her continuous roundhouse kicks felt like being slapped pretty hard across the face, except this time around his whole body felt like if it was on fire. Pan’s legs as seductive as they were deadly, moved like a blur as she let loose her unbridled rage in knocking the Dragonspawn senseless. Despite the power gap between them, the Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan is still able to hold her own and damage her opponent a great deal, this is because of her special training with Steven unlocked more than just her hidden potential. Suddenly, withdrawing from her kicking frenzy and moving back a few feet; Pan raises her hands above her head and charges yellow energy in her palm.

She then thrusts her hands forward and fires a short, but gigantic yellow shockwave of energy at the still recovering Majcnavn. “SUPER EXPLOSIVE MADAN!” The variant of the Masenko engulfs the Dragonspawn in an instant, searing his flesh quite a bit and robbing him of his eyesight by burning his eyes off completely, denying the insidious Alien of his only way to know what was happening around him. The two warriors were now only a few miles above the ground near the on looking Z Fighters. Cupping both of her hands to her side, the Super Saiyan began to prepare her finishing move to end Majcnavn. “This is the final chapter for you, I know this next attack will be enough to put an end to your evil and arrogance, now have a taste of my boyfriend’s favorite technique; the Kamehameha!” Just as Pan was about to unleash her Mega Kamehameha at the Dragonspawn, Majcnavn gave out a bloodcurdling scream as he literally broke himself out of his paralyzed state and immediately felt his seared skin burning his insides in unbearable agony. “For Mr. Trunks and Ottavino Sensei! MEGA KAMEHAMEHAAAAAAAAHHHH!” Screamed the heroine as she poured every last bit of power she had into the much more powerful version of the True Kamehameha on the pure evil being in front of her; Pan’s wave of divine energy was the second most powerful variation of the Kamehameha the Earth and her people had ever seen, second only to Super Saiyan 4 Steven’s 10x Kamehameha that annihilated Cell (in his Perfect Full Power form). The Mega Kamehameha instantly blinded everyone within the Milky Way Galaxy with it’s cyan light, as it only brought real harm to Majcnavn, overwhelming and obliterating the Dragonspawn, utterly vaporizing his entire being, leaving not a trace of his physical self, and even destroyed Majcnavn’s very soul. Having depleted all but her own life energy, Pan’s hair blinked out between it’s bright blue color and natural ebony along with her pupils and irises doing the same, until her vibrant blue aura died down which prompted the rest of the sharpened and raised features of her transformation to return back to their regular state. However, Pan kept the added height, muscles mass, clothing, memory, Godly Ki, and so much more; from her body learning and adapting itself to the power of Super Saiyan God, essentially making her into a Saiyan Beyond God. The new transformation became her new and improved base form, with her also having access to both the Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan form and perhaps even a further still entirely dormant transformation only she possesses. Her power as a Saiyan Beyond God is on par with Super Saiyan God Goku and her transformation into a Super Saiyan Goddess brings her to having even more than three times the amount of power the transformation would normally give.

But as she is completely drained, Pan could barely even stay on her feet, much less steady her breathing. She and the rest of the Universe had hoped her Mega Kamehameha was enough to destroy Majcnavn for good or else all of existence would have been destroyed by the insane monster. But they were dead wrong. Taking only a moment longer than usual, Majcnavn is able to fully regenerate his being back into existence in a sudden burst of sparks that showered over the cloudless sky above the Z Fighters. Leaving them all with frustration in that the as smug as ever Dragonspawn always brought himself back seemingly effortlessly every time he is either fatally wounded or even downright destroyed. Goku was the most frustrated out of all the Z Fighters as he believed this whole predicament was his fault, he only wished he had given his son a Senzu Bean when they still had those few precious moments before the mysterious but also horrifyingly evil Majcnavn had suddenly, shown up from out of nowhere and easily swatted down both Trunks and Ottavino. Putting them in possibly permanent comatose states. Pan had been able to hold her own against the monstrous behemoth for a while once she had become a Super Saiyan Goddess, but Majcnavn then displayed his unbelievably strong regeneration abilities that far, far, far surpass even Cell’s. Giving him endless endurance even after being completely killed off twice over by Pan. He had thought about giving Gohan a Senzu while their enemy had been distracted from fighting with Pan, but every time he tried, Majcnavn would somehow always be able to tell what he was about to do. Preventing him from even touching the brown sack at the cost of revealing it to the monster. Surely if his son would have been able to regain the use of his Super Saiyan 4 state; Majcnavn would be dealt with in an instant. Desperation filled him, he had to do something or else he would lose his future daughter-in-law and then his only son to the monster. Before the Saiyan from Earth and the rest of his friends and family heard those dreaded words. “I will not continue in letting you pester me any longer, all of you Mravi are simply as stubborn as you are all weak. Refusing to believe in I am an Immortal and invincible being; perhaps destroying the girl and the Dragons of Earth will be enough for you simple Mravi to finally understand there is absolutely nothing you can do to truly harm me.” Spoken without a hint of emotion, the Dragonspawn was through in being delayed in his plans and with a Destructive Spell at the ready. Both Majcnavn and Pan were still airborne and only a dozen feet apart from one another. In large part due to both her divine and Saiyan heritage, Pan would be easily mistaken as Note from Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission when using her Super Class-Up, if she were to have been met by the heroes of that world.

However, Pan’s now teenage body is far more developed than Note’s as her figure can be compared to Outer Moka Akashiya’s instead of her Human turned Saiyan lookalike from a distant future. While the Dragonspawn looked almost Human himself if one were to miss his horns and eyes. Pan gulped, her eyes shaking before the Immortal’s apparent invincibility. Nearby, Steven grounded his teeth together in anticipation, he knew what was about to happen and only had one chance to save his love. The other Z Fighters, likewise, wanted with all of their might to help…but it was as if time and fear had gripped them. “This is it, guys,” Krillin gulped. Then as if reading from an ancient tome of Dark Magic, Majcnavn spoke again. “LAZNIMAJC…NETASTI.” The Spell raced toward Pan, her father, and uncles in a thin, nearly-invisible set of lines from his eyes. Knowing she had failed to protect her friends, family, and home; Pan shed a tear as she was about to face her death by the monstrous and evil Alien. Without a word, Steven Bloodriver suddenly, ascended into Super Saiyan form and thrust himself directly into the path of the twin beams. “Sensei?!” “WHAT?! Not you!” “Gohan! NOOO!” Pan, Majcnavn, and Goku all gasped. The Gold Fighter froze. The aura of his transformation burned out. His form began to glow as if an unholy fire was building inside him. Then, as if a light had been switched on, deep purple rays exploded out of his eyes and fingertips, tendrils of Ki bleeding away in every direction. As the Magic consumed him, the Evolved Saiyan felt time and space begin to slip away. It was like a dream, as if he had been here many times before and knew what was going to happen. Then again, hadn’t he? He had died as Son Gohan and now Steven Bloodriver both. Even so, this time was surely different. This was not just Ki destroying his body, but Magic rendering his soul. He might not just die, he could be wiped entirely from existence. Worst of all was the self-doubt that immediately flooded his brain in these fleeting seconds. How much time would his sacrifice afford? There was certainly no guarantee that Majcnavn would leave the Earth and the Z Fighters alone with him gone. But perhaps with the time he had bought them at the cost of his life might be enough for either his father or friends to pull off a miracle like how they had so many times before. Time lost all meaning. The Super Saiyan closed his eyes and was overtaken. Goku, Pan, Krillin, Tien, Yamcha, and Majcnavn all watched in shock as Steven Bloodriver hung transfixed at the center of the palatinate firestorm. The son of Goku was screaming, arcane energy seeming to rip apart his soul as the flames burned hotter and hotter. All of this was happening right in front of her, the young girl closed her eyes, biting back a sob.

She didn’t want to watch her lover and mentor die. Pan realized it was now going to be over soon, Majcnavn was sure to kill her and the rest of the planet in a rage over losing Steven too early. Another tear slipped down her cheek, she was never going to look forward in marrying her boyfriend and starting a family with him. All because of the Dragonspawn, the monster who was killing Steven at this very moment. She was going to make Majcnavn pay dearly for what he had done to her lover. Before all of a sudden the long anguished cry of the Super Saiyan turned into a fiercer and enraged primal roar, it melded with the own roar of the firestorm, as the one inside had suddenly, been engulfed by an ethereal blue aura. The flames were soon being driven back as they were absorbed from within, a loud CRAACCKKKKKKK sounded, and a thunderous flash of light erupted from the sky. The entire Earth was flooded by the golden wave of light before it vanished as quickly as it came. Opening her eyes right after, Pan saw an unbelievable sight before her. Standing in the very same place as before, Majcnavn looked on in complete shock at the new being hovering between him and Pan. Utterly speechless, the Z Warriors and the Dragonspawn looked on at a tall young man with blood-red irises, hair of the same color and in a style similar to Goku’s trademark hairstyle in his normal state, and slightly tanned skin. An aura of divine fire surrounded him, flames of crimson and gold flowed in a manner not of this world. Clothing nearly identical to his father with the sole exception being of Future Gohan’s kanji present over his heart and on the back of the Turtle Hermit Gi clothing the ultimate warrior. Slightly taller than his father now and keeping both his enlarged fangs and tail, the reborn warrior stared down Majcnavn, his unflinching eyes making his opponent starting to regret ever coming to Earth. Reborn as a Super Saiyan God, Steven Bloodriver was like his father and grandfather even more than ever, as he was no longer a hybrid of Saiyan and Earthling blood. “Are you kidding me?! My Spell of Absolute Destruction had only ridden me of your biological Ki and Human half! The end result made you gain more than just the power of a Zenkai and Super Saiyan God in order to fill in what I made you lose forever. Your Evolved Saiyan transformation must had been the halfway point toward becoming a full-fledged Saiyan God through natural means.” The Dragonspawn told Steven, while freaking out a little over the immense battle power the son of Goku received only a moment ago. “Either way, I can immediately tell I would have to power up to the very limit to fight you now. Form of Origin is what you see before you as my base form; so powerful only a fellow Warrior Deity like Pan can oppose it.

But once after I felt Towa transporting you into the Demon Realm, I arrived in time in seeing you basically handing Super Mira his ass, I forced myself to train in seclusion once the battle between the Evolved Saiyan and Demon King came to an end with a beaten down pair of Demons being eaten alive by the one I am facing right now. But unlike Cell, I had also expanded my knowledge of the Mystic Arts. In only a few hours from my physical and mental training, my biological body had come across it’s very own spiritual transformation. Called by me as Dragonspawn Evolved, as it isn’t similar to most transformed states you may have encountered or heard of. My new form is a hybrid consisting of my form of Origin and another further one. Allow me to demonstrate the ultimate in evolution!” Continued Majcnavn, right before, the Dragonspawn let his power surge. His irises became a pale yellow and thick flames of a sickly green color slowly revealed themselves as they surrounded Majcnavn. In only a moment, his strength rose to it’s maximum. He was now even stronger than a Super Saiyan 4. “Simple fool, you actually believe I can defeated?” Snapped Majcnavn. “Your race’s transformations are nothing but a joke. For all of the Saiyans before you, none of them had ever defeated a God in battle. Not even an Evolved Saiyan can match our divinity, but still you persist in futilely opposing me? If so, then come forth, and meet your demise from the greatest of them all!” Steven remained silent, the roaring of engulfing energy the only sound. His two black pupils surrounded by bright red irises stared at Majcnavn with unfettered hatred. His aura was flaring up thicker, darker, heat that seemed to make the air boil. His muscles swelled slightly further. There were no thoughts left in the young man’s mind any more...only pure, focused, direct fury. All his energy was centered on a single overwhelming purpose. He knew nothing, saw nothing, felt nothing but the all-consuming desire for vengeance. “What are you waiting for, MRAVI! Shall I take the life of someone you care about in order for you to come to me?!” Shouted the Dragonspawn. Only Pan was able to see Steven as he exploded off from where he was between the Immortal and her. The rest of the Z Fighters just saw the perfectly straight spiral of fire that instantly appeared, leading straight to Majcnavn. GRUUUUUCCCKKKK! Steven’s fist was planted deep in Majcnavn’s gut, folding the Alien in half like a scrap of paper. The Dragonspawn’s eyes widened in total shock. The Super Saiyan God pulled back his fist and then spun, slamming his knee into the side of his enemy’s head with blinding speed. Majcnavn fell like a rock. Without hesitating, Steven threw both his hands forward and rained down a volley of fiery blasts. The Dragonspawn was unable to react before they reached him and detonated, a trail of fireworks as he fell to the ground. The Evolved Saiyan teleported near the impact zone and watched as his enemy’s body crashed down next to him, tumbling over and over.

Majcnavn’s face and torso were bleeding and his eyes were red with pain. “What...the...how?” He stammered, confused. Steven took three steps forward, picked the Dragonspawn up by his throat, and snapped his neck with one hand. Then he flung the body straight up. The blast that followed completely incinerated Majcnavn’s form. “This...this is unreal!” Shouted Krillin in amazement. “He’s completely dominating!” Tien Shinhan smiled as well. The three Earthlings were still standing in a tight group. While Goku had flown over to Pan during this time and gave her a Senzu Bean. She thanked him and the two then stayed airborne as they watched the two Gods battle one another. “Yes, this is a whole new dimension of power from Gohan, and even if Majcnavn keeps on regenerating, it’s all for nothing as that monster is finally being worn down.” Tien said before the Dragonspawn had already reformed his body in a flash of emerald light. This time, his battle aura stayed flowing around him, and his face was filled with fury. “What the hell do you think—” THWAAACKK! The son of Goku’s boot slammed into his jaw, sending him tumbling over the edge of the tournament grounds. Without a moment’s respite, Steven overtook him and slammed down with a double fist to the center of his chest. The ethereal green aura died down, but absorbed enough of the impact to allow Majcnavn to respond with a point-blank energy blast. Yet Steven merely flared his own aura. The blast knocked him back slightly, but he charged down again before the Dragonspawn was ready, grabbing him by one leg. The Saiyan God whirled him around and around in the air before flinging him straight up and pummeling him with bolts of energy. Majcnavn twisted in midair and threw out a massive green shield to protect himself. Measuring fifteen hundred feet thick and sixteen hundred feet high, but Steven’s attack tore through it like tissue paper. Grimacing, the horned Alien half-extended one palm just in time to warp the incoming Renzoku Energy Dan to Phaaze, where they penetrated the core of the sentient planet and it exploded right after. ZIP. The Evolved Saiyan Instant Transmitted straight behind Majcnavn and grabbed him in a chokehold around the neck. The Dragonspawn’s eyes bulged. “What is going on?!” He thought. “We were completely equal!” “How is it possible for this Saiyan to draw strength from his anger if he isn’t Human anymore!” The Dragonspawn was fighting to breathe. His face went glassy as he summoned a massive group of disembodied tentacles that seized Steven from behind, trying to pull him away.

Wordlessly, Steven snarled and flared his aura again. The tentacles were both blown away and incinerated, with the chokehold closing tighter. Majcnavn’s face turned red. The Merciless Avenger pulled back his fist and drove it into his enemy’s back over and over. After only a couple of blows, the fist smashed into the Dragonspawn’s ribs and burst through. Steven yanked his hand out, covered in gore; in it, Majcnavn’s reptilian heart was still beating. Steven released the chokehold and Majcnavn fell, his eyes wide and his jaw gaping in silent anguish. The Evolved Saiyan crushed the organ, spraying them both with blood. The ghostly yellow eyes of Majcnavn shimmered and then evaporated back to their original color as the Dragonspawn’s life vanished from his body, but Steven grabbed it before it could dissipate into sparks and smashed his fist into the face over and over again, crushing the skull into splinters. Goku’s heart was beating madly. “I’ve never seen Gohan so enraged before!” He looked at the others, who nodded their silent agreement. “It’s like he’s completely an animal now. I can’t imagine what he must be feeling.” “I can.” Pan’s brow furrowed as she watched her love continue to beat the Dragonspawn’s lifeless body into a pulp. “I have seen enough of my love’s battles in that I know exactly what it’s like to be overcome with rage, completely consumed with hatred. Steven Sensei feels nothing but pure fury right now. This rage will last until he destroys Majcnavn and then calms himself down. He told me right when he was reborn as Steven Bloodriver, both the ones who had nearly captured him and the rest of Demon Realm suffered his wrath not unlike what Sensei is doing right now, and has done to Demigra when the Demon God threatened to kill me and the rest of you.” “Good thing my son can control his anger now, or else the Earth would have been destroyed way back when he smacked Cell.” “Tell me about it, Steven Sensei’s beat down of both Mira and Towa was far worse than anything you have seen from him today.” The two conversed to one another. The moment Steven let go of Majcnavn’s body, the Alien immediately exploded again into sparks. But this time, the cloud coalesced into two copies, each equivalent in every way to the other and ready to charge the Super Saiyan God. Steven didn’t hesitate. With a rush of Telekinetic energy, he pulled both clones directly toward him, then flung out his arms in an explosive blast that sent them both tumbling. He dashed after one, catching it and punching it in the face twice. When he felt the bones crunch again, he Instant Transmitted to the other clone, dragging the first one with him, and grabbed it in his other hand. He smashed their heads together with a deafening CRACKKK, then blasted them both with a point-blank energy wave. They simultaneously exploded into sparks just after the wave hit and annihilated them, then reformed into a single body. Majcnavn snarled. “I WILL NOT ALLOW THIS INDIGNITY TO STAND!” Then he froze for a moment. His breathing steadied, and he smiled. Scale armor now covered his body, it’s faint glow illuminating him, and he seemed confident once again. “Come now, Steven, look at the fruits of all your fury.” He chuckled, crossing his armored arms over his chest. “I’m in no worse shape than ever. There’s not a single thing you can do to me.” But it was as if Steven had no will to speak.

Once more, he cared nothing for verbal retribution. His face remained frozen but for a single quiver of rage at the corner of his bottom lip. It was not, however, the gaze of a mindless ape lusting for blood. His rage was pure and unbridled, but at the root of it all was the love he held for his family—a force the likes of which Majcnavn had never faced in all his millennia of life. Without a word, the Merciless Avenger threw his hands out to his sides, overheating his Godly aura once more with unkindled wrath. The Dragonspawn raised his arms in front of his face, defending against the sudden Kiai. Steven took the opening without hesitation, kneeing the Alien hard in the gut and slamming an energy blast into his face. In the next instant, the Dragonspawn was being hammered to and fro across the planet, once again at the mercy of the relentless Saiyan warrior. “He’s...amazing,” Yamcha said quietly. “I agree, but why hasn’t Majcnavn noticed his life-force is getting weaker?” Wondered Goku. Steven’s aura hurled red as blood and yellow as gold flames with every punch and kick he threw. The Alien was trying to adapt to this new onslaught, but there seemed to be no scheme or rhyme to the Saiyan’s assault. Before, the Evolved Saiyan might have paused, either defensively or to engage in some boastful banter. Now he was fighting with no reservations, completely relentless in his anger. The Dragonspawn’s armor had morphed into a mixture of fine scales and thick, broad plates, but even as he was fighting with shorter, more deliberate movements that should have allowed him to partly make up for the Evolved Saiyan’s newfound strength. He was experiencing just the exact opposite. His armor barely helped him at all, as the ferocity, the unmatched rage, it just seemed to have no end. It was impressive, like no display he’d ever seen. A split-second later, Steven landed another direct blow in his face, causing blood to spew from his now broken nose. Another oncoming blow blocked out his vision just a half-instant before he could raise his guard, but instead of the punch he was expecting, an entirely more vicious pain seared his senses. Steven’s fingers dug into both of his eye sockets, then yanked. Majcnavn’s eyes were ripped out, trailing a twin stream of gore. The Alien screamed in utter agony, clutching his face with both hands as blood spurted out between his fingers. In his anguish, he was completely defenseless. After crushing the eyeballs he had borrowed from Majcnavn with his hands, the son of Goku grabbed him by the head and drove his knee up with full force, smashing through his armor. Another kick, and ribs shattered.

Steven pulled both arms to his side and flung them forward. “ULTIMATE KAMEHAMEHA!” They were the first words he had spoken since he risked his life to save his girlfriend. The wave was tremendous, completely enveloping the Dragonspawn’s broken body. It cut him to ribbons, tore him to pieces, and totally incinerated everything that was left. The God of the Saiyans floated in midair after releasing his blast, his palms still outstretched and his jaw clenched. His eyes were wild with fury, searching up and down and around for his enemy. The sky over them suddenly, filled with another blindingly bright light of shining gold. “THAT IS ENOUGH,” thundered a voice whose magnitude and depth surpassed even Ultimate Shenron’s. The Z Fighters looked up again, but nothing could have prepared them for the sight they beheld. Majcnavn’s original body was gone. In it’s place, a new Dragon stretched all the way across the sky and out toward the horizon, it’s sinuous tail twisting and turning far off in the distance. It was much larger than the original Shenron created by Katanaji many centuries ago, with a tight coat of yellow-golden scales that interlocked together like armor. It’s teeth, the longest nearly five miles long, hung from a pair of almost-canine jaws beneath keenly intelligent eyes. Massive ram horns, identical in shape to those on Majcnavn’s head but vastly greater in size, twisted back over it’s neck. It’s arms were not nearly as bulky as Porunga’s, but they were much more muscled than either of Earth’s two Eternal Dragons. Most startling of all, however, were the vast, fiery wings. They, the Z Fighters immediately realized, were the source of the brilliant light filling the sky. The Dragon twisted slightly, then stretched his wings out from horizon to horizon and beat them once, producing a deafening roar immediately followed by a rush of hot, sulphuric winds. They surged downward over the Earth with hurricane force, driving the planet much closer away from the Sun and right where Mars had been. As Steven still hung motionless, looking up at the beast above him and the rest of the Earth. Drakoshin Majcnavn bared his teeth again, then spoke in a horrible, thunderous roar. “I WILL NOT SULLY MYSELF WITH MORTALS ANY LONGER.” The Evolved Saiyan looked straight up at the monster and snarled. “Gekiretsu Madan!” The Z Fighters watched as the Saiyan God flew straight up toward the hovering serpent, firing a furious volley of energy blasts. The Dragon folded it’s wings and dove, twisting with surprising agility. But it only managed to evade the first wave of the golden blasts; the rest made their way straight through the shining hide of the Drakoshin. Green blood seeped through the open wounds, before they healed instantly in a shower of sparks. Then the Dragon plummeted straight toward Steven with it’s jaws gaping.

Pan squinted, trying to make sense of what she was seeing. The massive Dragon was coming toward them, but it didn’t seem to be getting bigger. Was it just her perspective? The sky around the monstrous being seemed distorted, as if she was looking through a window into another world. Steven continued flying straight up, his rage driving him on relentlessly. Then he saw the Dragon’s jaws open wider. Flames filled his vision. Up above, a wave of pure Dragonfire was rushing down toward the divine fire surrounding Steven. The young man squinted, trying to match his senses to what he was seeing. The flames seemed alive, roiling as they rippled over each other. But it was more than that; the space around them was moving too, wrapping the hellish hurricane into a cone around the Z Warrior. Yet the Evolved Saiyan continued flying straight as an arrow into the eye of the storm. Steven reappeared out of using Instant Transmission immediately to one side of the falling serpent. Now much closer, the Dragon seemed strangely smaller...but it still was many times larger than Cell had ever been. Without hesitating, he slammed into it’s chest just beneath it’s wings with a flying kick. To the shock of them both, it was like running into the side of a planet. They bounced off one another like a rubber ball; the whole body of Majcnavn immediately ached. But the Dragon twisted in place, the sinuous muscle in it’s neck bulging, and unleashed another stream of fire. Without time to dodge, the son of Goku flung both his arms out for an energy blast. The Full Power Big Bang Kamehameha exploded out of his hands as he hanged upside down in midair. “YAAAHHHHHHHHHH!” This time, the flames swallowed him whole. “It’s over, guys!” Shouted Krillin, his gaze fixed on the massive winged serpent above them. “That attack...I’ve never felt anything so intense. Gohan’s done for.” The wave of fire already stretched for countless miles, arcing off in an irregular orbit around the planet and then went off to incinerate the entire Asteroid Belt. Lighting the entire void of space in it’s golden light. But still, the Dragon Lord continued to spew furious flames of Dragonfire, whipping it’s neck back and forth. “Wait, Mr. Krillin...” Pan’s face shone as she was the only one who hadn’t lost hope. “I...can’t feel him, but, I believe he’s still there.”

“Really?” Asked the Monk. “But how? That fire must be like a whole Universe of Suns exploding in his face!” Pan gave out a smile. “The Dragonfire may be both strong enough and huge enough to cloud even his energy signature, but I know what he’s capable of—and while it’s strong, Steven Sensei could at least hold out against it for over an hour. So I know my badass boyfriend can bounce back from this.” Tongues of hell rushed inexorably past Steven, searing his skin and licking at his very life as he held back the firestorm with both hands. He could sense the Dragon on the other side, pouring all it’s arcane fury into the surging flames. His fury was greater. “I don’t care if you are an Immortal being who can kill Gods! I don’t give a shit about what you do to me or what you call yourself! All I care is that you have brought harm to my greatest joy in life—my family—and for that, YOU WILL SUFFER!” Fresh energy surged through his body, a bottomless well of enraged strength, and the energy wave expanded. The flames around him started to recede. The Evolved Saiyan closed his eyes. Before him, he saw the faces of his family...not just the ones here with him, but also from the future of Trunks’ world, the warrior who had transformed their entire Universe. Steven felt a sob rising in his throat as he realized that if he would lose here, Majcnavn would hold true to his promise, everyone would die, including his love. The sob turned to a yell, and the yell turned to a scream as his aura exploded anew. The flames around him ebbed, then disappeared entirely, completely balanced by the weight of his passion. Newly awakened, the Super Saiyan God struggled, pushing all his rage and fury into the energy wave. Being the living embodiment of rage, he was not affected in the least by the drawbacks of drawing his strength further from righteous anger. He knew the same did not went for both his predecessor and fellow Saiyans, if not for the enormous drain of both Ki and life energy, his race would have been nearly invincible. Blood-red and shining gold flames surged ever stronger around him and then completely filled the raging sphere of light where his beam was pushing back against the Dragonfire. His thoughts were starting to become clearer, now, but his body felt like it was still moving on it’s own. On the other side of his blast, he could feel the Dragonfire pushing back, pulsating, burning—he was sure he could sustain his effort, but he had to dig deeper. “That’s right, you miserable freak of Nature! I’ve beaten you twice, and you’re not coming back anymore.” The Merciless Avenger could hear a scream, growing louder and louder as the beam in his hands swelled with new power. He realized the scream was his own voice.

His head was flung back and his Super Saiyan God transformation was pushed further than ever. “YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!” The sphere of light at the center of the two beams doubled in size, then suddenly, exploded back toward the Drakoshin. “He’s doing it!” Krillin was jumping up and down with excitement. “Indeed,” said Tien. “When he failed even as a Super Saiyan God in attacking the Dragon before, I thought that was proof it’s power now far surpassed his...but he seems to still have the edge. Now if he can just keep this up a few more seconds...” As the Z Fighters watched, exultant, the wave of energy pushed closer and closer to the massive Dragon. The beast seemed to redouble it’s efforts, pushing more and more flame out in an attempt to counteract the attack, but it did nothing. With a roar that shook the very planet, Steven pushed even more of his awakening reserves of energy into the beam, and it shot straight toward the Dragon with blinding speed. Majcnavn stared in puzzled bewilderment at the Saiyan God below him, who was pouring a surprising amount of power into what seemed to be a final, desperate attack. There was something entirely different about the youth’s energy, something not of this world, but he couldn’t quite place it. He was certain it had something to do with his latest transformation. For the split second he had left, he thought about trying to block the young man’s wave or dodge. But he decided instead to simply let things end. Better to just go intangible and let the youngster waste all his energy, then break his neck. With the last defender vanquished, he could decide whether to summon the Eternal Dragons and destroy them, or simply bring an end to the entire Galaxy. Apparently, a Super Saiyan God really hadn’t been a challenge after all. The Son of Goku’s mysterious power up had been fascinating, but there were plenty of other pure hearted Saiyans scattered across this Universe. Maybe he could experiment by using the same spell Towa had used in her bid to capture Gohan on Vegeta or Tarble. Lazily, the Drakoshin phased halfway out of the mortal dimension, his body turning transparent to allow the beam to pass through him harmlessly. Steven felt the energy of his Ultimate Kamehameha and 100x Big Bang Kamehameha combination burning brighter and brighter as he continued to release it. It was like an entire star was flowing through his fingertips. The beam shot straight and true toward the Dragon, who was floating above him with an odd look on it’s face.

Just before the beam struck, the Dragon’s form shimmered and turned transparent. “Feel how it’s like to meet your end!” Screamed the Merciless Avenger. “From this and every other world!” The Ultimate Big Bang Kamehameha pierced straight into the Dragon’s chest. But it didn’t continue through. Instead, it stopped short at the center of his body and began to build, growing brighter and brighter. “WHAT?!” Screamed Majcnavn, trying to return to tangibility to somehow counter the attack. It was too late. Pure white light spread through his body in snaking tendrils, filling him completely. Within moments, his entire body was glowing pure and vibrant white. The light grew more and more brilliant as Steven released the last drops of energy into the wave. The Dragonspawn’s body dissolved into the cleansing fire of the Ultimate Big Bang Kamehameha as it burst through his skin, ballooning into a massive sphere. Then it exploded. At first, nothing could be seen from all across the Twelve Universes. Then, a pinpoint of light blinked into existence just next to the center of the twelve. It hung motionless for what seemed like an eternity. Then petals opened up in slow motion, a white carnation in brilliant bloom. Trunks’ eyes opened suddenly, to sharp blackness and cold, as well as a distinct lack of the air he so desperately needed. His brain felt like it was about to start shutting down from oxygen deprival...in fact, he could think of nothing else. In this condition, he didn’t know if he’d be any use to the others at all. There wasn’t time to think; he just accelerated upward through the depths with all his strength. Flying through water wasn’t something he’d done often, but the principle didn’t really matter at the moment, all he cared about was oxygen. Beside him, the Namekian clone of Piccolo also rose, a purple streak of fire. Ottavino and Future Trunks were both changing without them even realizing it, their being and power infusing with the lingering bits of Steven’s Ki still present around them. Transforming back into his Super Saiyan state, the son of Vegeta then ascended to the next level. His golden hair became slightly longer and more rigid than his normal Super Saiyan form, his already emerald eyes became a deeper shade of green, vermillion lightning was now presenting itself in his aura, and his muscles swelled slightly to make him a few inches taller as well. The Halfling known as Ottavino experienced a similar ascension, his body near-instantly grew to be just as intimidating as the real Piccolo Katanaji. However, Ottavino’s clothes had also grown to perfectly match his new appearance, but his irises became blood-red like Steven’s. The remainder of the evil within both his heart and soul were completely and permanently cleansed from his being, as he was reborn as a pure soul.

Giving him even more power than any other Namekian Warrior and that of Cell himself as the evil he had inherited from his father was no longer holding anything back from him. The power and knowledge of both reborn warriors grew enough to rival that of even a fully awakened Evolved Saiyan. Flying at their top speed through the Earth’s atmosphere, Super Saiyan 2 Trunks and Ottavino could clearly sense what had happened to their friends and so far in the battle between the Super Saiyan God and Drakoshin, but they knew the sudden transformation Steven took was not enough and the two had to make it to the battlefield...before it was too late. Still in Super Saiyan God form, Steven twisted downside up and smiled as he sensed Trunks and Ottavino were both alright and stronger than ever. However, he soon felt something else closing on him and entered a fighting stance, in case it was another enemy. Having been brought back to his normal power as a Saiyan God, the son of Goku was still at full strength and not fatigued in the least which was completely unlike before. His endurance having increased dramatically along with the rest of his abilities, both new and old. The unique aura of his transformation slowly returned as whatever was coming to Earth arrived with speed surpassing even Whis’ Teletransportation. Arriving in front of the Saiyan God, the mysterious energy signature was revealed to belong to Majcnavn, much to the utter shock of Steven and the other Z Fighters. Now made mortal, forever restricted to his biological body, and driven into a mindless rage over losing his grasp in both his divinity and connection to the vast knowledge of ancient Magic of the Drakoshin; striking his elbow in the abdomen of Steven and knocking him back with an uppercut to the face, the Dragonspawn gave a low growl before it became a scream as he again moved like a blur even to Steven’s eyes. The legendary savior had not recovered yet and was still flying when he was struck in the solar plexus by his opponent’s gut-punch, making the Super Saiyan God cough up blood from almost being torn in half. Right before, a knee smashed into his jaw, being headbutted in the chest, and kicked across the back by Majcnavn so hard Steven’s otherworldly aura died out as he slowly lost his hold on his Godly transformation. The Dragonspawn then grabbed the Saiyan Beyond God by the neck, pulled Steven closer to him, and unleashed a massive wave of burning energy straight out of his mouth upon the Saiyan youth. Steven fell in a trail of smoke and crashed into the Earth, his body was covered in light burns and small bruises from the beating Majcnavn had gave him. Signaling his continued assault with another chilling cry of extreme rage, the once Immortal Dragonspawn rushed down after the downed Steven. The Evolved Saiyan quickly picked himself up and got on his hands and knees, as he waited for Majcnavn to come to him while feigning to be more injured than he actually was. Suddenly, Steven had screamed out. “Kamehameha Boost!” As both his palms and feet erupted with the blue energy wave, blasting him off of the ground and right to Majcnavn.

The Dragonspawn was caught completely by surprise and couldn’t halt his descent, as Steven furiously smashed the back of his head to the center of Majcnavn’s face with the full-force of his being. “YAHHHHHHHHHH!!” Blood came out of his nose and mouth, as Majcnavn’s eyes went white and he screamed in agony after receiving Steven’s sudden counter that knocked the Dragonspawn’s head back and unnaturally sending him backwards like if he was hit in the face by an entire planet as big as a star such as Alpha Centauri. The son of Goku now airborne and blasting off after Majcnavn, just noticed he was no longer in his Super Saiyan God state and his current form had all of the power and abilities the Godly form originally bestowed upon him. But before the Evolved Saiyan could reach Majcnavn, the Dragonspawn had recovered and stopped himself, prior to letting himself be struck in the chest with an open hand punch by Steven in order to already have him close enough for a swift kick to the Saiyan Beyond God’s ribs. Steven right away retaliated with a Sky Uppercut to the gut of Majcnavn, roundhouse kicking the Dragonspawn in the right side of his head, slamming down a double axe-handle to the back of the neck of his opponent, and pulling his tail out once again to smack Majcnavn’s face with an Iron Tail. Only for the Dragonspawn to simply laugh off Steven’s all-out assault against him and immediately turn the tables again in his favor. With nothing but a simple slap with the back of his left fist to Steven’s face, Majcnavn made the Saiyan see stars and spun him around to knee strike the back of the reborn hero, and the Dragonspawn snarled before headbutting Steven in the back just below the neck twice. The second blow knocked him out of the air and caused Steven to fall into the very same hole Majcnavn had made when Pan took him all the way down to the center of the Earth with her Stardust Nova. Majcnavn soon shot the Evolved Saiyan faster down by blasting him in the middle of his back with a twin pair of Eye Beams; Steven gave a yell upon being struck by his opponent’s Super Destructive Ray. An inner cavern directly under the tournament grounds was revealed after Steven had crashed through it’s ceiling and became buried all the way to his shoulders by falling debris. And though he looked hopelessly trapped in rubble weighing more than an entire ocean of Wailord and Wailmer combined, the son of Goku barely felt anything at all, as he had easily been able to pull four Brethren Moons with only one hand into a star in his base form before he even ascended into the transformation of the legendary warrior of the Saiyan race. “If you think I am going to let you get away with what you have done to my family and home, you’re DEAD WRONG!” Roared the angered Steven, right before, he had gave another yell and powered up into his Super Saiyan state for the first time since becoming the God of the Saiyans as he freed himself upon transforming, and after the rubble around him was pushed away by his brand new vibrant, flame-like blue aura that also matched the new color of his raised hair and sharpened eyes, the Merciless Avenger blasted off straight out from the collapsing inner cavern and right to the evil monster.

Steven Bloodriver in his Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan form and Majcnavn the Dragonspawn in his form of Madness both rushed to one another before Majcnavn threw a punch at the reborn hero, but Steven caught it and threw his own at the dreaded Dragonspawn. With Majcnavn catching it as well, the Alien then pulled the cyan haired Super Saiyan to him and raised a knee as he kicked Steven in the face, right before, the Dragonspawn met empty air, as the Afterimage of his opponent faded away. “Over here you hardheaded and insufferable jackass!” Majcnavn quickly turned around just fast enough to see Steven bring down a double axe-handle to his face, the Dragonspawn went flying down to the ground. But he wasn’t down for long. “What the hell is a jackass?! It sounds insulting! SO DIE!” Replied Majcnavn as he blasted off the ground and headed to Steven, the Evolved Saiyan waited motionless and silently until the Dragonspawn closed in on him and prepared a roundhouse kick, with Steven ducking under it and then twisting over his opponent’s backhand before he unleashed a burst of rapid punches upon Majcnavn. The slowly weakening and dying former Immortal was barely able to dodge Steven’s flurry till he saw one of them grazing his cheek which opened up a line of blood, Majcnavn snarled and pulled back one arm to gut-punch Steven yet again but the Saiyan block it this time with a crossblock. Just before Majcnavn was punched in the gut himself by Steven; which made the Dragonspawn’s eyes bulge and also caused him to then throw up saliva mixed with blood out of his mouth. Majcnavn right away recovered and punched Steven in the jaw with a left hook before blocking his Savage Demon Sky Kick with a forearm, the Dragonspawn elbowed the Evolved Saiyan’s chest and slammed into his face with a headbutt. Opening his jaws to release another Hell Gate on the Super Saiyan God SS at point-blank range, Majcnavn fired the green energy wave at Steven, but the latter recovered in time to dodge it with Instant Transmission.

“This one is for Mr. Trunks! Super God Fist!” Appearing only inches away from his opponent, Steven charged up an incredible amount of Ki in his right hand, before he launches forth a mighty punch to the face of Majcnavn, with a blazing red aura streaking off of Steven’s fist. “Thuuum,” sounded the punch from Steven. The Super God Fist connected precisely with the Dragonspawn’s face, lifting him higher in the air, and even cracking his skull a bit. “And this is for Mr. Ottavino! Super God Shock Flash!” Extending both the index and middle finger of his other hand toward the center of Majcnavn’s abdomen, Steven then right away closes his hand into a fist and strikes the gut of the monster with such force, a mighty shockwave goes through the Dragonspawn, blowing a hole clean through the insufferable jackass’ entire stomach, and causing Majcnavn to scream like never before, all in complete and utter agony. Pulling his hands back, Steven summons a sphere made of pure Genki energy in each of his two palms, and thrusts both his hands forward in order to fire the two sparkling blue compact spheres on to his opponent. “And finally for trying to hurt my Student and girlfriend…SUPER MAKOSEN HA!” Resulting in the twin energy balls detonating upon impact with the eldritch abomination being engulfed in Heavenly cyan light. Right before, the Super Saiyan God unleashed more upon Majcnavn in a rapid-fire barrage that caused the already Moon sized explosion engulfing the Dragonspawn to grow several times larger with each Super Makosen he furiously fired at Majcnavn. “RAAAAHHHH!” The Dragonspawn soon erupted right out of the inferno, his body was charred a nasty black and his face had been completely melted away. “I will not be beaten by the likes of you, as I can never lose because I am INVINCIBLE!” Forming two energy spheres of pure ebony in his palms, Majcnavn then formed another within his wide open jaws as he charged his foe like a maniac. But the Dragonspawn didn’t attack the Evolved Saiyan. Instead, a strange look of shock and bewilderment came over his face. As Majcnavn felt a powerful fist protruding from the center of his once creamy pale-skinned chest, and an ethereal purple glow was illuminating him from behind. The world blurred in front of him as Trunks hyper-sped through the air, his clothing having dried almost instantly.

His breath was returning to him bit by bit, but it was difficult to resist choking from swallowing huge mouthfuls of oxygen as he continued in flying at top speed. All he could do is hone in on the phenomenally strong and chillingly evil energy signal and charge straight for it. Ottavino, apparently not having gone as deep into the sea—or merely being more accustomed to catching his breath—was on the scene just an instant earlier than him. Currently, the reborn Halfling was wrenching his fist out of Majcnavn’s back with a smile. “Dragonspawn or not, let’s see how you like it when someone attacks you without any warning!” Ottavino said, half-snarling and half-smirking. “That’s right, I know what you really are.” The Dragonspawn’s shocked face made the son of Cell’s triumphant yet casual remark all the more satisfying. Above, a bright golden figure streaked onto the scene, blazing a kick squarely into the back of Majcnavn’s head. The Dragonspawn went flying; Majcnavn slammed face-first into the double axe-handle of Steven, smashing the side of the Dragonspawn’s head with the momentum of over a billion planets as large as Earth’s Sun. He was knocked across the sky, nearly falling off the edge of the atmosphere before he could stop himself. Majcnavn felt blood pouring down the side of his head and out of his nose. His vision swam and he felt an overwhelming sense of nausea. He probed the wound, and his fingers came away with splinters of bone clinging to them. The Dragonspawn shook his head, grunting. That last attack had messed with his vision, somehow...he was still seeing stars. Steven burst into motion again, intent on following up his advantage. Before the Dragonspawn had even finished clearing his head, the Super Saiyan God had closed the distance between them. His speed was unobservable, incomprehensible. Steven backhanded the Dragonspawn right in the mouth with an Ultimate Knuckle, ripping the lower half of his jaw off and spinning Majcnavn’s head to the right. The Dragonspawn was stunned, truly realizing how little chance he had of winning against three who could more than match even him all at once. He started to perform another attack, but Ottavino connected with a hard right, stopping him again. “I had figured that you were an insane Sorcerer from the moment I saw you,” growled Cell’s son. “But you forgot one thing, it takes a moment for you to conjure or charge up anything. Which is something I will never give you!” What was left of Majcnavn’s face stung like fire. His jaw felt like it was already broken in several places, he couldn’t stand it any longer. “This is sheer blasphemy! How could the three of you even hurt me! I am a God when compared to you all!” Trunks responded simply and effectively, by vanishing at hyper speed and reappearing directly behind the frightened Majcnavn. “You already know the answer to that don’t you?” He whispered into the Demon’s ear. “Knowing your finally going to get what you deserve for all of the destructive acts and senseless deaths you caused!”

Majcnavn shuddered, feeling a cold shiver travel down to his toes. “Now you tell me...honestly... Which one of us do you think will be the one to end you?” Quickly overcoming his fright and now being furious again, the Dragonspawn was about to whirl around and fire the same attack he tried to use on Steven just a moment ago when suddenly, Ottavino had attacked him. In one swift motion, Ottavino’s right arm stretched to grasp onto Majcnavn’s throat and pulled the Dragonspawn to him in an instant with his Demon Hand before Ottavino fired his Soumasen from his pupils upon Majcnavn’s very own, the red as blood beams of energy pierced straight through the skull of the Dragonspawn. And even before he could react to losing his vision permanently, Ottavino punched Majcnavn to Trunks and the Super Namek brother of Piccolo Katanaji watched as the Dragonspawn stopped himself in front of the future warrior. As Majcnavn whirled around to face Trunks and ignited a Super Explosive Wave from all around him in full-fury, but the Ascended Saiyan felt only a light breeze pass around him from the blind Dragonspawn’s otherwise powerful attack. Emerging completely unharmed from the smoke, Future Trunks wordlessly clenched his left hand into a fist and pulled it back; with speed only Steven and Ottavino could see, the son of Vegeta moved to Majcnavn and punched the chest of the Dragonspawn with all of his might. The Deadly Impact went through Majcnavn’s heart and out of his back, and the Dragonspawn gave an involuntary scream from having his heart impaled by Trunks. The Super Saiyan 2 quickly pulled out his arm and twisted under Majcnavn’s thrust kick before Trunks grabbed his opponent by the shoulders, and he slowly crushed the shoulder blades of the Dragonspawn like if they were made of tinfoil. Majcnavn was nearly overwhelmed with pain as he tried to stop Trunks by both applying knee strikes and headbutts, but the Ascended Saiyan merely flared his aura to stop the attacks from reaching him. Upon reducing the Dragonspawn’s shoulder blades into splinters and gore, Trunks immediately tore off Majcnavn’s arms from their sockets at the same time. Finally bringing out a smile to his face, Trunks spoke as he paid witness to the Dragonspawn almost passing out from losing his limbs and green blood gushed out of where his arms used to be. “Now we are just about even with each other, I am pretty much paying you back for what you did to both me and my friends. But sadly for you, we are only halfway finished…SAIYAN RAPID FIRE!” The golden barrage of razor shaped blasts of Ascended Super Saiyan power erupted from Trunks’ now raised hands, searing Majcnavn’s flesh off of his body and leaving his body smoking while being carried by the heightened form of the normal Super Energy Wave Volley to Steven. “He’s all yours Gohan! And thank you for saving me and Ottavino earlier!” “You’re welcome Mr. Trunks and now for one final Kamehameha!” Trunks and Steven spoke to one another. Right before, the Evolved Saiyan entered the stance of his Big Bang Kamehameha and began charging the technique to it’s fullest potential by empowering it with the Godly energy of his true ultimate form of Super Saiyan.

Now with his opponent only a few yards away, Steven let loose his newest variation of the legendary Kamehameha on the Dragonspawn. “VORTEX KAMEHAMEHA!” Just as the name suggests, a spinning vortex of blue fire came out from the energy sphere in Steven’s palms and proceeded to both completely engulf and spin Majcnavn around and around like if he was a dingy in the ocean and Steven was the hurricane. Literally drowning and being burned at the same time, the Dragonspawn was quickly overwhelmed and then was no more. The Vortex Kamehameha was just too much for him to handle, but right when he was at Death’s door and meeting his final end, Majcnavn gave out a burst of laughter before he was gone forever. Immediately put on edge, the Z Fighters were all on guard and cleared their minds as they listened to the world around them. They had heard the howling laughter from the now deceased Dragonspawn, with the heroes expecting Majcnavn to either pop out again or for him to have laid a trap of some sort against them. What happened next was a combination of both. One instant Steven, Trunks, and Ottavino were levitating in midair furiously trying to find any trace of the Dragonspawn, and the next they were gone. An invisible and undetectable wormhole appeared and swallowed them up, while another was about to activate from below. BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZMMMMMM! The air in front of them hummed and buzzed and crackled. “What is happening now?” Yelled Krillin above the noise; his, Tien, and Yamcha’s Kaioken fully ignited again. “It’s Majcnavn, that monster placed a failsafe in case he would have been defeated by us. Now his delayed Magical Spell is about to unleash something from another dimension upon us!” Goku replied back, as he powered up and let his Super Saiyan aura flow once more. He and the other Z Warriors soon saw the space in front of them flash bright green and jagged cracks snaked out through the air as if it had suddenly, been turned to shattered glass. The cracks spat and hissed as they formed a large irregular disk with a dark green center, stretching a dozen meters across. Pan gaped. “It’s a wormhole entirely made of Dark Magic and antimatter, we should not touch it with physical attacks or else Majcnavn’s Wormhole will collapse upon itself and take us all along with it!” But her voice was drowned out in the deafening roar that exploded from the eldritch portal. Dark purple smoke poured out…but it wasn’t smoke at all, it was a swarm, a swarm of something dark and evil and fast, a swarm of creatures wrapped in Villainous Mode with claws and fangs and blood-red eyes. They weren’t just ordinary Demons, Majcnavn knew nothing remained of evil throughout the cosmos and in the dimensions connected to this world, so he had to improvise; creating a wormhole leading from Tau Volantis to Earth. Connecting two different worlds at the height of one’s conflict with the other. Pan realized in horror that the roar they heard was from a race of creatures Steven had told her about, abominations he encountered in their homeworld of Necros. These were Necromorphs. The spawn of much larger ones her boyfriend had also faced as he wiped out the insidious reanimated and mutated corpses from existence, but these were each far more powerful than Frieza and even the Androids. But she quickly got rid of her fright when she remembered the promise she made before Steven was revealed to have survived Majcnavn’s Spell of Absolute Destruction. “I am going to teach all of you a lesson! Prepare yourselves!” Roared the granddaughter of Mr. Satan, shifting into a defensive stance. Before she flew in front of the charging horde of monsters.

“Get ready for my Maiden’s Blast!” Shouted the girl. Right before, Pan transformed into her Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan form. Her eyes were fierce and her vibrant light blue hair stood sharply on her head, lightning crackling through it in deadly tendrils. She held out her arms, and a pink dome of energy flashed around her in an instant. “HYAAAAHHHHHHH!” The Sun and the rest of the Solar System darkened against the brilliance of the heroine’s energy wave. Fire filled the entire once blue sky, instantly incinerating millions upon millions of the swarming Aliens. No army ever mustered in all the Universe could have withstood the searing rage of this one single blast. To her surprise, billions more of the creatures immediately rushed out around the edges of the wave as it died down. “They’re still coming out of the hole!” Goku said. “Okay now, it’s my turn.” He flung both his hands forward and began a rapid-fire hail of concentrated energy balls. Each one exploded on impact, then splintered into a dozen smaller cyan orbs before detonating like fireworks. The wall of blue flame enveloped the oncoming cloud, pushing it back toward the portal. Finding their path blocked, the unending stream of creatures separated, coming around the edges of the Saiyan hero’s fiery shield. They dove straight for the three other fighters. However, one of the Warriors of Earth took action even before the monsters met him, as Yamcha grinned and raised one hand as a sphere of Ki appeared in his palm, before he launched it upon the first several hundred thousand Necromorphs. Smacking them across the battlefield like if they were nothing but ragdolls, with only a normal Spirit Ball being used against them. Before Krillin fired a Double Tsuihikidan to take down the fallen creatures for good. “All right, this is it.” Tien Shinhan closed his eyes and crossed his arms in front of him before dividing his body in two, then in two again, then in two again. Eight clones raised their heads simultaneously and extended both arms. “DOMINATION BLAST!” A hail of golden spirals filled the air, each one instantly finding a target. With Wasters and Regenerators starting to surround him, Krillin began firing miniature Destructo Disks in nearly every direction. Thousands of Necromorphs were being sliced in two, falling to the ground trailing blood and smoke. But the swarm tightened, coming closer and closer. The bald Cyborg smiled; he knew how strong these things were. Not a problem for him or even Frieza Junior at all, he threw his hands out and activated his Android Barrier. Fifteen hundred of the creatures slammed into the shield at once. They were so close...he could hear the gnashing of their fangs, the grinding of their claws. They beat each other bloody with their wings as they clamored to get at him. His Cyborg energy core still held on without any strain to maintain the barrier. From within Krillin was preparing another one of his classic moves.

“SOLAR FLARE!” WWHOOOOOOOSSHHHH! A bluish wave enveloped him, obliterating the crushing swarm in an instant. Having weaponized the technique, Krillin was able to both blind and vaporize the Aliens. Goku dropped down with his friends and flashed Krillin a smile before returning to smashing, kicking, and punching the flood of creatures into dust with a whirl of brutal attacks. Suddenly, Krillin felt a Twitcher try to dig it’s sharp talons into his back. He spun, backhanding the lone creature away and killing it in a single blow. The Monk soon pulled several hundred Twitchers and Hunters that were heading for Yamcha toward him instead with Telekinesis, before eliminating them with a Kamehameha. A seemingly endless horde of Ubermorphs then came at Krillin, he blasted off of the ground and struck them down with a volley of energy blasts before going to protect 18 from some Enhanced Wheezers coming to her location. “WOLF HURRICANE!” Roared the former Bandit, striking thousands of Slasher Necromorphs to fine dust as he rushed past them in an instant. Yamcha gave another grin as he was effortlessly beating enemies just as strong as Semi-Perfect Cell was after his Zenkai, before releasing a Kiai from his eyes to destroy a group of Wheezers flying after him. Now cupping his hands to his side, the Bandit unleashed a Super Kamehameha to obliterate over a million creatures coming to Pan. She thanked him before the two went off to destroy more of the creatures. Pulling both hands to her sides, Pan charges the wild arcs of plasma around her body, before she pulled her right arm back and swings it forward to fire a funnel the size of a hurricane made of energy-charged air at an approaching Nexus. The skyscraper sized behemoth of a Necromorph is engulfed by Pan’s Destructive Wind and blasted into meaty chunks by the technique. “Explosive Demon Wave!” Pan yelled before raising one hand and releasing the extremely powerful wave of energy from her palm in order to atomize the next three Hiveminds and a winged Ubermorph. Dodging the blazing Mouth Blast from a Puker with a backflip, the daughter of Ultimate Shenron extended the index and middle finger of her left hand at the Necromorph who tried to attack her, and she fired a Special Beam Cannon at the red eyed monster. The spiraling beam of gold with a purple hue pierced straight through the chest of the Puker, killing it instantly before Pan’s Special Beam Cannon did the same to a whole group of Nexus nearby. Those that were hit by it soon collapsed on one another and exploded like a nuke. Super Saiyan Pan ducked to avoid an Enhanced Feeder attempting to tackle her down to the ground, she then twisted in midair so as to dodge a swipe by an albino Pregnant. Now with a wild smile on her face and extending an arm to both Aliens, Pan incinerated them with her Double Masenko. The heroine loved the rush of killing these monstrosities. Her Saiyan blood driving her forward in continuing to slaughter every Necromorph she came across very much like both Piccolo Daimao and a young Piccolo Junior did to their enemies several years ago. With a mighty Super Explosive Wave ignited by the Saiyan warrior, Super Saiyan Goku eradicated every single Brute, Feeder, Regenerator, Nexus, Ubermorph, and Stalker in their Enhanced forms from all around a sixty mile radius. He had prevented them along with the most distant ones from creating more of their kind by infecting innocent people and animals alike.

“ULTRA BURST!” Growled Goku as the Super Saiyan bulked up into his Ultra Super Saiyan state just in time to match punches with a rather unique member of the Necromorph species; it’s physical appearance mirrored that of Hirudegarn’s first form and it’s demeanor matched the Phantom Majin as well. The Mega Hunter was the result of Majcnavn’s version of Villainous Mode and Dark Magic evolving a normal Hunter into a gargantuan and vastly more powerful monster, with it possessing enough strength to trade blows evenly against even a being beyond the power of a Super Saiyan 3. Right after their fists met, Super Goku escaped being driven into the ground via an Afterimage from the Mega Hunter releasing an Earthshaking Kiai out of it’s mouth upon the Power-Weighted Super Saiyan, and the pure hearted warrior reappeared within a flash to smash a knee to the small of the creature’s neck from behind it. The Mega Hunter fell to one knee after receiving the blow, but it quickly swatted Goku to crater right beside it with it’s long spiny black tail. Goku recovered in an instant, got up to his feet and hopped over his Demonic foe’s claw swipe; the Ultra Super Saiyan then uses Instant Transmission to place a full-force doublefist in the gut of the Mega Hunter. The creature was sent flying end over end across the sky from being dealt another tremendously powerful blow. Right before, stopping itself in midair and caught Goku in a Telekinetic hold with only a thought, the Necromorph then widened it’s jaws as it blasted after the Saiyan. Preparing to swallow him whole and keep him completely restrained with it’s Psychic Freeze. However, the Mega Hunter greatly underestimated it’s Super Saiyan opponent. “Time to go full throttle!” Goku shouted at the same time he had pushed himself to his full power as a 3rd Grade Super Saiyan. His muscles swelled a bit more than the last time he had used the Kaioken-like power up against Cell, and his blazing aura of gold erupted anew as Goku broke free of his opponent restraining him. Now lifting his right arm up, Goku poured an incredible amount of energy into a dense ball of Ki, the Mega Hunter was almost upon him as it changed tactics and was now emitting balls of intense flames out of it’s mouth at Goku, and with his attack completed, the Z Fighter closed his hand to save it from being weakened by the Alien bombarding the Saiyan with immense balls of red flame. Rays of gold streaked out from his clenched fist, as he easily endured what the Mega Hunter threw at him, before Super Goku swung his raised arm and threw his Energy Spirit Ball at his enemy. The attack seamlessly went through it’s target’s chest and detonated within the shocked Mega Hunter. The fiery orange and yellow explosion that immediately followed utterly annihilated the creature, Goku soon reverted back into his Relaxed Super Saiyan state and chuckled to himself at the fact he had just defeated a foe equal to Ottavino in strength before the latter had awakened his true power. He could also notice that he was on the edge of obtaining a new form of Super Saiyan, but the power he could feel was very different from all of the others he and the other Saiyans achieved.

The nearly brought out transformation’s energy already felt refined and yet only slightly familiar to him. The soon to be known form must be a result of him both essentially learning to flawlessly use his Ki and having more than an enough energy reserves to be able to utilize the first form of Super Saiyan he theorized. The hero thought this while an Enhanced Split-Face and Waster were trying to kill him by pummeling Goku with their combined flurry of attacks, but he was quite effortlessly dodging everything they threw at him. The Super Saiyan was reminded of his battle with Burter and Jeice of the Ginyu Force on planet Namek through the current duo fighting him in much of the same way before Goku had defeated Burter with the Kaioken Finish. Bringing himself back to the battle at hand, Goku caught a bladelike leg from in front of him by the Enhanced Split-Face and let his aura flow into the monster, immediately the forced amalgamation of Necromorphs was overwhelmed and disintegrated all in a golden fireworks display. The Waster ignored it’s brethren falling to their foe and spun a kick at Goku, the Z Warrior twisted over the roundhouse kick, extended two fingers and tapped them on the forehead of the Alien that vaguely resembled a Human being, and Goku’s lethal version of the Pressure Point Attack caused the Waster to burst into splinters. Seeing three already wounded Slashers rushing toward him, Goku used Telekinesis in order to lift the remains of the Enhanced Waster in front of him, right before, releasing a simple Kiai to launch the razor-sharp shards to the trio of creatures blindly charging him. The Slashers were ripped apart by the thrown bone fragments before Goku took off to help his friends. “I’ve about had enough of this!” Goku crossed his arms and concentrated his energy. Lightning crackled around him into a sphere; millions of the creatures were dragged into it before it exploded in a golden maelstrom four football fields across. Chunks of Necromorph cart wheeled in every direction, cutting their fluttering brethren in pieces. Standing on the opposite side of the portal, Tien was condensed to only two clones now; the pair had landed on the ground and were furiously fighting back-to-back. Winged Slashers whirled and spun, diving toward him with talons bared. One of the clones spotted a hundred thousand wheeling toward him in formation, and he fired a defensive burst of Ki called the Spirit Boost to destroy the small army. The other clone blocked a raking talon and smashed another skull, but the hellish flood kept coming, descending, and surrounding their position. Pan swung one fist in a wide haymaker, felling seven million in one blow. She was losing herself in battle now, thrilling with the joy of combat. She felt more Saiyan than she had ever felt in her life. The girl whirled in place, her boot ripping another seven million of the Demons in two and sending each piece smashing through a hundred million more. Diving, she grabbed two of the creatures by their heads and crushed their skulls, then dropped them and raised both hands above her head.

“MASENDAN!” The brilliant explosion opened a path forward, and she snapped out of her berserker rage as she spotted the wellspring of Necromorphs still pouring out of the portal. She dashed toward it immediately, knocking the hellish creatures out of the way and burning them to ashes with her aura alone, but even as the flood became thicker, she never lost any of her momentum as they tried to press back against her onslaught. Right before, the source of it all suddenly, expanded to several times it’s original size in order to allow a fully matured Brethren Moon to pass through it. Nearly as big as the Earth, the Brethren Moon of Tau Volantis was already halfway in emerging out of the portal with trillions more of his brothers right behind it. “DUCK, PAN!” Hearing Krillin’s voice behind her, Pan dropped low. Blinding light from the Cyborg’s Solar Flare disoriented and then slaughtered every one of the Aliens with even the very pinnacle of Necromorph evolution being destroyed as well, and an oversized Destructo Disk whirled over her head. It sliced the horde of Brother Moons in two all the way back to their origin point. “Thanks, Mr. Krillin!” The young Saiyan shouted. She blasted forward at top speed, charging bright blue energy spheres in both hands. In an instant, she was only a few meters from the dark hole. She threw both spheres into it simultaneously, then dove out of the way. PPPPHHHHHOOOOOOOOOMMMMM! The blue-white explosion obliterated the portal, halting the Necromorph flood and incinerating every one of the hellish creatures in it’s blast radius. Pan turned and flung a few dozen energy blasts at a few fleeing Hunters, Creepers, and Bosses before dropping to the ground. Nearby, Tien Shinhan returned to a single body and used an Explosion Wave to destroy the last faltering group charging him. Goku gave the younger Saiyan and the rest of his friends an approving nod, then concentrated energy into his fist. A broad sweep of his arm, and every remaining Necromorph exploded into gore at the same time. Before they had been destroyed completely only a second later by Pan using the same technique, to make sure none could have the chance to reanimate again by coming in contact with a living person or animal. She and Goku dropped to the ground as well just a few meters away from the exhausted Krillin, Yamcha, and Tien. The trio of Future Trunks, Ottavino, and Steven Bloodriver were taken from their world and into an alternate dimension in less than a second, by Majcnavn’s Dark Magic creating a wormhole in order to send the three Super Warriors who defeated him to a parallel world in which something even more powerful than the Aspect Lords existed and was the ultimate in evil. The two Super Saiyans and Super Namek will have to combine their powers to even stand a chance against this being of legend. While their friends and family have their own ultimate evil to deal with. As both monsters were reawakened by Majcnavn and put against the Z Warriors who must overcome both time and space to save the Earth and beyond from the most powerful villains in the history of all creation.

Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Chapter 5: Cell is Here?! Protect Goku!

However, unknown to the victorious Z Fighters, their fight was nothing but a distraction, as a long thought dead foe was revived and powered up by the very same wormhole that took away the three more powerful members of their group. The first of which to see their recently arrived and true adversary was Pan as she was about to congratulate her allies and then try to use Instant Transmission to find and bring back her other companions, the young woman instead saw an all too familiar face and right away powered up to her full strength. Which was slightly higher than when she first transformed and fought Majcnavn the Dragonspawn, but this time she knew her opponent well and felt confident she could destroy him by herself. Her blazing blue aura. The sudden power up alerted the rest of the heroes as they just finished restoring their strength with the aid of a Senzu Bean, and turned around behind them in order to learn why Pan had all of a sudden brought out her max power. Standing before them was an old enemy that they all recognized immediately; it was the time-traveling destroyer, Cell! In his Perfect form and empowered by both Dark Magic and Villainous Mode no less, the Bio-Android was grinning insidiously from ear to ear as he stood on a small rocky outcrop overlooking Earth’s Special Forces, but his physical appearance was slightly different as this Cell was from this timeline, and thus making him virtually identical to the Perfect Cell of the main timeline. Majcnavn’s Dark Magic had fully resurrected Present Cell which gave him a Zenkai from being brought back from death, rapidly evolved him to his mature Imperfect stage and gave the monster two completely restored and revived Cyborgs, that Goku killed in Trunks’ alternate future, to absorb into his being. Making him no mere pushover unlike the Necromorphs the Z Fighters just dealt with, as his power in his Perfect state alone was greater than Frieza’s when the tyrant had used his refined and mastered fourth transformation in his rematch against Goku in the original timeline. Before Cell’s pink eyes had suddenly, became filled with crimson and an aura of black and purple energy surrounded him as he was strengthened even further to a level beyond even any of the Gods of Destruction and their masters. “I am only interested in Goku, so all of you step aside from him and leave before I decide to destroy you too. I’m not above getting my hands dirty in order to deal with you amateurs, but it’s your choice: run or die. It would hardly matter to me either way.” Said the final of Dr. Gero’s Android creations designed to kill Goku to the Z Fighters only six feet away from him. In commanding fashion, the Super Saiyan stepped to the forefront and fearlessly challenged the monster, but it wasn’t Goku. It was Pan. She and the others knew Goku would not stand a chance against Cell and so, the Goddess of the Saiyans went to go challenge the evil Android in Goku’s place. Looking Cell dead in the eye, Pan spoke to him in a menacing tone.

“You are going to fight me instead, as I have always wanted to kill you. Even if you are not the same delusional and overconfident dickhead my future husband had beaten into a bloody pulp and then killed with a Kamehameha wave ten times stronger than the Super Kamehameha. But I can tell just by looking at you, that you cannot beat me. So let’s go Cell, or would you prefer for me to call you by the grand bastard instead?” The Bio-Android dropped his smile and frowned, he had been in an overall good mood from absorbing Number 17 and 18 and achieving his Perfect form, but this little girl had insulted him and his Frost Demon genes demanded him to smite her. “It seems someone does not know their place in the pecking order. Super Saiyans are far below perfect organisms such as myself, with everyone else below even that pitiful level. Being a so called Super Saiyan Goddess will be of no help against me, the Ultimate Android, a being above even the Gods themselves and especially a little brat trying to play superheroine. Word of advice child, if you decide to interfere I will exterminate you without a second thought.” Taken his words as a challenge, Pan gave a smile and charged the Bio-Android. Cell did not even see her coming and was completely unprepared for the sudden punch to the gut he was dealt, the Final Blow ruptured his insides above his waist and knocked him back a few yards from Pan before the revived Demon had recovered and stopped himself. Holding his injured stomach with one hand and already breathing heavily, Cell winced as fought back the urge to vomit practically everything inside of him. How had he been damaged so severely with only one punch? And for that matter, how could he, the pinnacle of perfection, not see her even lift a finger as she had attacked him? He wasn’t even holding back anything, it just didn’t make any sense?! With a snarl, the Android had undone the nearly fatal injuries he sustained by using his regeneration ability and let go of his gut, as he growled. “It seems I underestimated you a little, but one lucky punch isn’t going to save you from me…PSYCHIC BLAZE!” Raising his left hand and swiping it sideways, Cell had unleashed a razor-sharp storm of Ki shaped like a blade that sliced through the air and headed after both Pan and Goku. And when they made contact with the two warriors of legend, the red explosion that immediately followed made the Earth look like Mars for a moment, before returning to it’s usual serene colors of blue, green, and white. Expecting his attack to have seriously injured or even killed the only two capable of possibly standing up to his flawless perfect power. But as the dust cloud started from the explosion’s end began to lift, Cell gasped in at what he was starting to see; the aftermath left a large crescent-shaped crater between him…and the unscathed Z Fighters. In the instant before the Android had used his Psychic Move, Pan mentally forced Cell’s attack to detonate prematurely but close enough to make it look like if his technique derived from Frieza had successfully hit her and the rest of Earth’s heroes with a small Kiai fired from her eyes greatly weakening the following force of the Psychic Blaze’s inevitable explosion to only leave behind a large yet shallow crater on the ground.

“Again, I must show you how a true warrior fights. Brave Punisher!” Yelled the strongest female Saiyan in history before moving with hyperspeed toward Cell, the Bio-Android again could not detect her movements, even when he was now battle ready. Landing an open palm strike against her opponent’s face, Cell felt his skull crack in two as Pan did an upside down flip into the air and kicked in a vertical angle down on Cell’s left shoulder. The blow had instantly dislocated both his arm and shoulder, making him drop to his knees and catch himself with his good arm, as the Goddess landed on the ground in front of Cell. The monster was then punched in the chin by Pan’s Sky Uppercut and the former was knocked into the air with a completely broken skull, right before, being blasted by not one, but two fully charged Volteks Auras fired one at a time from both of her hands upon Perfect Cell’s center of mass. Just like with her battle against Raditz Junior, her attack had connected and forced it’s way through it’s target as if it was a Chestbuster staged Xenomorph trying to burrow it’s way out after maturing enough within it’s (most of the time) unsuspecting host. But this time, the two energy spheres burst out from Cell’s back; one went straight through his chest while the other forced itself out the back of his neck. Before the Volteks Aura duo exploded in the order they were fired by Pan, the football field sized cyan explosion completely engulfed and burned Cell until only his left hand was what remained of him after the explosion had ceased. The pale white hand landed on the ground right where Cell had been a moment ago, but after only another moment had passed, it suddenly, twitched and began to spasm as the rest of Cell’s body was regenerated in perfect condition out from the severed wrist of the still twitching hand belonging to the present counterpart of the Destroyer of Worlds. “I will beat you Saiyan if it’s the last thing I do! I have no EQUAL?!” Screamed Cell as he was once again veiled in a black and purple aura with his eyes returning to a solid crimson, before his body became much darker than it was originally. “We are not equals Cell, your power level is lower than mine by a wide margin. But the mental instability you have inherited from the Frost Demons and Vegeta will stubbornly make you believe otherwise. I also eliminated those two evil Cybernetic Humans you had absorbed earlier as you had finished regenerating.” Replied Pan as her opponent got up to his feet and stood up straight, all the while trying to hold back his shock over the truth in Pan’s words. But he would never give up as he alone was completely and flawlessly perfect in every way. And perhaps it was also time for him to unleash the deadliest set of moves he had under his vast arsenal. As fast as could possibly aim and fire, Cell smirked as he extended his right arm and fired a large, thick, extremely fast and heavily concentrated laser-like beam of jet black Ki from his index finger right in the temple of Pan’s face. The Necro Death Beam raced through the air at lightning speed before being swatted away effortlessly, by Pan slapping it hard enough to dissipate the strongest version of the Death Beam like it if was nothing but a minor nuisance to her. Not even a second had passed before Cell shot out thousands of Necro Death Beams in Gatling Gun fashion from the same index finger at the beautiful young girl, raising her own right hand in response to her opponent’s Emperor’s Death Beam, Pan fires a powerful Kiai from her palm in order to cancel out every one of the Necro Death Beams with her Gravity Impact generating an invisible shockwave to do so before they could even hit her.

“GOD DAMMIT CHILD! Just die already! PHOENIX RISE!” Yelled the increasingly livid Cell before he surrounded himself in a fiery aura of red and gold, which shaped itself like a Phoenix and blasted off of the ground toward Pan. “Not even in your wildest dreams Cell! Stardust Nova!” The Super Saiyan had also rocketed after her foe as she surrounded her body within a magnificently beautiful veil of her bright blue aura very much like a comet trailing off sparkles of stardust, and both warriors collided with one another. But of instead in them initiating an energy struggle of their opposing Energy Shields crashing against each other, Pan’s Stardust Nova had easily overpowered Cell’s Phoenix Rise and incinerated the Bio-Android when she passed through him. The impact severed him into pieces as he was also scorched, falling into the center of the crater he created, the pile of charred limbs and headless torso was right away destroyed by Pan blasting the smoking remnants of Cell with an invisible blast of Ki emitted from her eyes. While under normal circumstances Cell would have fallen to being vaporized right down to the last molecule of his being and then further ceasing to exist even in the Otherworld from the destruction of his mortal soul, the Android was still able to bring himself back from complete nonexistence thanks to Majcnavn’s Dark Magic and Villainous Mode still influencing him. Using regeneration to restore himself back into the realm of the living and heal his body, mind, and spirit, Cell received another major Zenkai and a form beyond his normal Perfect state. The monster’s carapace was now glowing a lighter shade of green, his golden aura had become larger, fiercer, and crackled with surges of vermillion electricity, much like Trunks in his Super Saiyan 2 form. The pink irises were gone and replaced with blood-red ones as the new level of power Cell had achieved caused his body to undergo a few changes very similar to his genetic material doing so not too long ago. Now in his Super Perfect form, Cell’s natural aura was replaced by one of both dark purple and black, but he kept the arcs of blood red coursing through him. The smile on his face twisted into a wicked grin, the rest of his eyes that were not already red soon bled over with the same bright color, the Bio-Android’s entire body darkened in the same shades of black and purple as his aura, with the exception of only his eyes and teeth. Having entered the same fully converted state of Villainous Mode as Future Vegeta known as Demon God Possessed, Cell was now truly able to rival both Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan Pan and Majcnavn. Furrowing his brow, the black armored Demon suddenly, sensed a Ki signature quite similar to his opponent’s own coming at great speed to planet Earth from a planet even farther away than where Phaaze once had been. And knowing he wouldn’t stand a chance against both warriors at the same time, Cell had less than two minutes to defeat Pan in battle or else run the risk of dying for real from the approaching mother teaming up with her daughter to face him. Pan and the other members of the Z Team had also noticed what Cell did at the very same moment as the monster, but as expected from such a raging lunatic such as Cell, the Bio-Android had other plans. Like with the regular and miniature versions of the Supernova used so far, Cell raised an index finger and rapidly gathered his energy in the form of a giant yellow-orange, Sun-looking sphere of destruction capable of outright ending all life within the Universe. Right before, launching an energy sphere even bigger than the Sun at the Earth, Cell chuckled. “Here’s yet another one of Frieza’s that I had personalized to perfection, I call it Ultimate Nova.” The monster hurled his sphere of energy towards the planet, eager to see if Pan or Goku would foolishly try to block his ultimate attack and then still perish with the rest of the Universe.

Cell also knew he would easily be able to escape the Big Bang’s blast radius before it even started. His speed was after all, so much greater than it was ever before, that he was certain. Just as Cell released the ball, laughing in his triumph, he caught a glimpse of Pan’s face. Again, the Saiyan Goddess was not showing any kind of fear or hesitancy in the face of apparently meeting her end and everyone else she knew, before Pan had suddenly, began a slow and unflinching walk toward Cell’s Ultimate Nova. The sphere of destruction almost immediately reached her, but she raised her right arm in order to catch the Ultimate Nova as it had met her face to face. Then right when Pan caught her opponent’s desperation move and stopped it in it’s tracks, Cell held back his shock long enough for him to quickly fire a Death Beam into his Ultimate Nova. The rushing beam of crimson’s job was to pierce and cause the massive energy sphere to explode in front of Pan but the latter had already used her Godly power to safely absorb the entire Ultimate Nova into her body and still have her arm extended for her Counter Burst. The Death Beam from Cell was caught, transferred to her other hand, as it was converted into another attack, and fired from the palm of her left hand all in the same moment at her foe. “GALICK BLAZER!” The Super Saiyan shouted as she unleashed the energy sphere version of the Galick Gun upon the monster she was fighting, Cell barely was able to react in time before catching the attack with his two hands. Grunting from the extreme effort of holding back such a powerful sphere of energy, the Bio-Android was digging his feet into the soil while still being pushed back slowly by the Galick Blazer. His hands started to burn and the monster grimaced from the searing pain, until finding the strength to send the purple orb off into space with a knee strike. Panting as he fell to his hands and knees, sweat was pouring down his face, his whole body felt weak, he immediately regretted in putting so much of his energy into his Ultimate Nova. If only he had known Pan was still his superior! His breathing soon steadied and the wounds he had been inflicted upon were healed by the inherited key Namekian trait he had in his possession from Piccolo. Cell got up to his feet again and was then, before he knew it, punched in the stomach by Pan. She made her evil opponent throw up a lung, which burned to cinders by Pan’s flaming blue aura before she knocked Cell away with an elbow to his face. As he was sent flying, the daughter of Videl rushed after the Demon and slammed a right hook kick to Cell’s chest. The blow was followed by an axe kicked to the side of the Android’s head and caused him to smash face-first into the ground, the end of the Meteor Smash left Cell both dazed and defeated as Pan landed right behind him. Not fooled by what she was seeing, the Super Saiyan Goddess hopped just in time to dodge over a large disk of pink and red energy, turning to her left she caught sight of the real Cell throwing three more Death Saucers upon her. The demented Bio-Android had used the Perfect Afterimage technique just after crashing in the ground in order to sneak behind Pan and try to bisect her with a homing version of the Destructo Disk. “KIENZAN DISKS!” Yelled Cell as he added four more into the mix. Pan tilted her head slightly to the right to avoid the first and ducked under to evade the next two. The three incoming Death Saucers expanded to three times their size and whirled around one another, making them go faster and faster as their creator mentally commanded them to do so.

Nevertheless, their target had still stopped them in their tracks via using Telekinesis and made them collide with the rest of the energy disks. Destroying them all in the moment of their collision. Red smoke was what remained of Cell’s latest move born out of desperation and with it obscuring his vision of Pan, the Demonic Android of Dr. Gero did not know what she was doing for the moment the nearly orange colored smoke covered her. The solid Afterimage clone of Cell had finally blurred and faded once it met it’s purpose from exactly where it was a second ago. Cell crouched into a fighting stance the instant he heard the familiar sound of energy being called upon, right before, the Android witnessed Pan bursting out of the smoke with both of her hands raised backwards. Charging red streaks of electricity in her palms. “Mystic Shooter!” Pan growled while swinging her hands forward as she fired an energy disc barrage of her own. The crimson with a black center disks got to their target before Cell could even set up a counterattack, they sliced through his body and severed his arms from the shoulders and just about halfway did the same to his neck. The Android lost his balance for a moment, as he regained his footing while his head and the top half of his neck held on to the rest of his body by only a small patch of skin preventing them from falling off. As his head was now upside down, so was Cell’s view of the world, his face was frozen in a state of terror, and for good reason; Pan was about to attack him yet again. The Ultimate creation of Dr. Gero used his prized regeneration to regrow his lost limbs and neck in the moment he and Pan blasted toward each other. The God of Fear and Destruction engaged himself in a furious hand-to-hand battle with the Goddess of the Saiyans, but Pan was blocking every hit Cell tried on her before she had stopped using her hands to block and moved behind her opponent with hyperspeed. Cell whirled around right after but that proved to be his undoing, Pan had intercepted the monster by delivering a power-packed kick to his chin, and the force of Pan’s Intercept gave Cell a completely shattered skull as he cratered a few meters away. A split-second later he regenerated and pulled himself to one knee, snarling in frustration at his inability to both keep up with and land even a blow on Pan, a mere little girl in his eyes. Even with all of his power in his Super Perfect form, he could hardly do anything to stand up to his absurdly powerful opponent. And even if he were to have evolved further Pan would still pose a threat to the very purpose of his existence. The Android pondered this in an instant, knowing he had to try harder or else risk further humiliation at the hands of such a lesser and imperfect being. “I had never accounted for the grandchild of Goku to be so much trouble for me, the perfect being. If Vegeta were here right now that Prince with an ego as big as a planet would pop a blood vessel from seeing just how much you surpass him in both power and tactical ability. Really, I must commend you, not even your grandfather and father could put me into such a predicament.” The Bio-Android finally admitted to Pan before he continued as the Saiyan Goddess began walking toward him. “As much as I am hurting my pride right now, it is acceptable for me to tell you all this…as a DISTRACTION!” Laughed Cell, right before, he had all of a sudden faded away as he revealed himself to be another copy created from the Perfect Afterimage. However, his Super Saiyan opponent never lost her eyes off him, as after only shifting her eyes to the right, Cell, the demented Demon, was beside her and already fully prepared an Ultimate Kamehameha in his cupped hands. Having switched places upon regenerating earlier like before, the Android grinned as then immediately screamed.

“Don’t feel too bad Pan, I’ll be killing you and the Earth together with Gohan’s signature technique! Now farewell…NOW! ULTIMATE KAMEHAMEHA!” Before Cell brought his hands forward and unleashed the utterly massive wave of blue energy point-blank at Pan, but the disciple of Piccolo had simply responded with a smirk as she raised one arm and absorbed the entire wave in an instant. “I do not feel any sort of remorse for you, Cell. A psychopathic dickhead with blood ties to many of the Universe’s must evil and irredeemable bastards does not deserve pity, you only deserve destruction. Especially by my Counter Burst turning your final desperate attack into my lover’s real signature move, the Big Bang Kamehameha!” Pan hypersped to Cell and placed both of her hands on his chest, the completely shocked Bio-Android only saw her look up to him and smiled before Pan’s palms erupted with the Big Bang Kamehameha she had promised him. Super Perfect Cell was fully engulfed and obliterated instantly by the hybrid born technique, the blast wave was so large, once it had left the Earth the Big Bang Kamehameha covered the entire Milky Way for a few moments until fading away. Super Saiyan Goddess Pan entered in the same fighting stance she used in the beginning of her battle with Raditz Jr, knowing her opponent might return once more. She was right, as the last of Majcnavn’s Dark Magic within this dimension allowed Cell to return in the form of the Demon coming back as a single cell, and that was all he needed to reform himself by regeneration. Taking only a moment to regenerate and be back in his Perfect form, Cell had returned with him being seven inches taller as his latest brush with death gave him another Zenkai boost. His muscles became as big as a Super Saiyan 4’s, Pan and the various Z Fighters also took note of Cell having the exact same aura as the natural apex form of Super Saiyan Steven achieved to be able to fight the previous version of the monster during the end of their historic battle. He was also no longer in either Villainous Mode or enveloped in the Dark Magic of Majcnavn, a possible explanation for this is Cell actually becoming more powerful than even the Dragonspawn’s base form or perhaps Pan had erased all traces of Majcnavn from the Android when she defeated him for the second time. Cell was now in his variation of the Super Saiyan 3 transformation and at the very peak of his power that his Perfect form could grant him without committing himself to training. Being three times Pan’s height, Cell looked down with his blood red eyes to her and opened his mouth to reveal his voice has also deepened slightly as he spoke to the first Saiyan to have ever achieved the level of Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan.

“I must apologize for earlier granddaughter of Son Goku for my behavior and actions before whatever curse that infected me had been driven out by you literally beating it out of my being. I actually feel normal again and not hearing the voices of my creator in the back of my head anymore sure does feel quite nice. You have my gratitude and I give you my word in not bothering anyone like the people of Earth ever again, but if I were to encounter an evil being trying to harm the innocent, I will be forced in slaughtering the villain with my bare hands…just kidding about that last part, as you owe me a fresh corpse.” Instantly, the two were at it again, swinging punches back and forth, exchanging fierce blows that shook the planet with each swing. It was clear to all spectating, though, that this wasn’t even the same battle. The new Cell was finally able to completely fight evenly and even be able to predict each of Pan’s moves—her speed and agility now being far too outclassed to be of any help. However, Pan’s knowledge of Cell’s fighting style was immediately evident in her counters and defenses. Her blocks were clean and swift, dodging the more powerful punches with minimal movement and blocking Cell’s body blows with reflexive counters. Even so, Pan found herself quickly powering up to the very maximum of her abilities. She barely landed anything now to her opponent, but the same was true for Cell as their power levels were exactly the same. “Come on Pan, is this the best my bastard nephew, Piccolo, and Gohan had to teach you?” Cell laughed, finding the Saiyan’s moves to be not just as intimidating as he once believed. “And just a bit ago, I had actually thought you would still be a challenge. Boy was I wrong!” “Think again, you mad Bodybuilder!” Pan yelled, grabbing her foe by the shoulders and kneeing him in the gut before doing the same to Cell’s face with her other knee. As Cell tried to counter, the heroine grabbed his arms and began spinning him around. To the Bio-Android, it was immediately clear that he might be hurled into the Sun were he not careful. “Dragon Throw!” The Goddess screamed, unleashing Cell in a mighty whirl. Cell shot up like a rocket ascending to the Heavens, but just before his form pierced the yellow and orange ball of fire above he disappeared. In a flash, he was directly behind Pan, hoping for a sneak attack thanks to his incredible speed. Only, Pan disappeared just as he struck. The Afterimage left behind fooled him only briefly and he spun on the defensive just in time to stop the Saiyan Goddess’ strike. “Well played, Pan. Now that we both possess incredible power, this can truly be a fight of epic proportions,” he said excitedly. “That is, if you can keep up with my Zetta Perfect form…” “Trying to goad me will never work as neither me nor Steven Sensei are like you and Mr. Grumpy Face in the area of being blinded by foolish amounts of pride. And stop acting so high and mighty, you are not even that good.” The daughter of Ultimate Shenron replied with gusto. Cell and Pan stared silently at one another for only a moment each looking forward to continue their battle, with the tall Android breaking the silence by releasing a Soumasen from his left eye and the Necro Death Beam from his right at Pan. The Super Saiyan blocked both upon raising her left hand and summoning a Volteks Aura to negate the two beams headed for her heart. She then ducked under her opponent’s roundhouse kick by millimeters, before Pan was punched in the jaw by Cell and headbutted in the center of her face by him. Pan shrugged off both blows and recovered far faster than Cell had expected, as she delivered a charging elbow strike to the surprised monster’s groin. Her foe doubled over and wheezed after being struck there. Which gave Pan an opening for her to land a Kiai-enhanced palm strike to Cell’s face. Knocking back the Bio-Android and leaving him with a broken nose.

Pan’s Hawk Charge did not end there, as the Goddess drew her hands back and gathered up energy. “SUPER BUSTER CANNON!” She yelled as she thrusts her arms forward and discharged a massive blazing baby blue beam of Super Saiyan God energy at Cell. The Android was almost completely engulfed by the large energy wave and left with seared flesh all over his body. Cell regenerated the damage Pan gave him, as he rushed to her and grabbed her by the head before blasting the Super Saiyan with a green Full Power Energy Wave. The Ultimate Android used his free hand to grasp Pan’s neck as he kept bombarding her with blasts, suffocating her as he was cutting off her supply of oxygen. Believing himself to have won, Cell began to chuckle at his good fortune, but his laughter soon turned into a strangled yelp when Pan had suddenly, launched a sharp roundhouse kick that ripped apart the Android’s arms with her Evil Whirlwind. The golden energy from the attack incinerated Cell’s severed limbs in an instant. Right before, Pan Teleported above the Bio-Android and slammed down a double kick to Cell. Several of his teeth were smashed through the back of his head from Pan’s feet kicking them out of Cell’s mouth. Before the Saiyan Goddess reached into her opponent’s throat and ripped out the entire tongue belonging to the Demon. A split second was all Cell had to endure from the extreme pain caused by Pan mutilating him before his regeneration healed his body; the monster was becoming more and more inwardly terrified of his opponent’s resilience and ruthlessness being far greater than anyone else he had ever known. Cell was about to eat his own words however, as an even more powerful warrior was about to arrive. The Earth and every other planetary body in the Solar System shook as if to signal the arrival of Pan’s mother. She crossed the distance between the Sacred World of the Supreme Kais’ and Earth in less than two minutes. And landing in a similar fashion to how both Gohan and Steven did in their previously thought ultimate forms against their battles with Super Buu and Super Perfect Cell respectively, Videl had finally arrived to the battlefield after the Elder Supreme Kai had unlocked her hidden potential and before that Steven teaching her how to adeptly bring out her latent power. Despite her physique being delicate and slender, her look to Cell was enough to cause him to immediately turn his attention to her and say. “Just like your daughter the two of you are nothing but monsters with power beyond legend. And I’m guessing in that Gohan had you as back up in case something had happened to him. Darn that boy…he thought of EVERYTHING!” The Android knew that with Videl here his chances of either winning or fleeing were practically nonexistent. Her strength felt like a Universe…no more than that, an entire Multiverse of power and serenity, while he was nothing but a mere Mosquito ready to be squashed at any moment. Cell cursed himself for not being able to handle anything at all from Pan and now her mother. “Hello sweetheart, I’m terribly sorry for the long wait. The eldest of the Supreme Kais took twice as long as usual in bringing forth someone’s dormant power in my case, as Gohan training me had further awakened my hidden potential.” Videl had said inwardly as her Telepathic message was sent to her daughter, while the two kept a close eye on Cell. Pan smiled and listened to her before responding to her beloved mother.

“It is okay mother and welcome back! It was mostly because of the original Cell and that even bigger asshole called Majcnavn preventing me or Steven Sensei from contacting you and the Kaioshins, as those two villains would had located and attacked the Sacred Planet out of both fear and spite.” “I knew that was the case as the Supreme Kais and Grand Supreme Kai told me the same thing while we all watched what you and the others here went through with Elder Kai’s Crystal Ball. You, Gohan, Trunks, and Ottavino sure have grown up a whole lot, but now let mommy handle this freak of Nature before we go on to help Gohan and the others against whatever monster they are facing several parallel dimensions away.” The young woman clad in a white shirt with tight spandex black shorts that reached just above her knees, black fingerless gloves, green shoes, and gold hair clips said to Pan as Videl began walking to Cell. Her low pigtails and the rest of her hair were slightly more upright than they were previously when she was still in her base form. Videl’s facial features were also much more pronounced and her aura was both large and white, again very much like Gohan in his Potential Unleashed transformation within Dragon Ball: Xenoverse’s altered history. The Demon of Fear and Death’s eyes were wide in shock, his mouth agape, as he trembled at the sight of his destroyer walking ever so casually toward him. She was terrifyingly more powerful than him and Pan put together! And her eyes reminded him of Vegeta’s in his Super Saiyan form as the Prince of the Saiyans slaughtered Frieza and then Cooler. Cell even started backing away from Videl for he knew that she wasn’t going to show him a trace of mercy. “What’s wrong? Did you figured out I’m the reason my daughter was able to kick your ass even after you became supposedly perfect? My little Pan took after me mostly after all.” Videl’s badass boast sent a shiver down to Cell’s spine, making the Android even more afraid of her. But his fright soon turned into hatred as he pulled back a fist and launched it at his maximum strength and speed toward the daughter of Mr. Satan. Videl easily caught the punch with her left hand and upward kicked Cell in the chin, stunning the monster and making his battle aura die out in an instant. Videl then finishes the attack by landing a strong punch to her opponent’s stomach. What happened next was simply unbelievable. Cell’s eyes went white and his heart stopped beating, as he slumped on to the ground after Videl pulled out her arm from his dented stomach. Her Super Strength was just too much for the Bio-Android as his life-force was beaten out of him with those two simple blows. Right before, the seventeen year old girl raised one hand to Cell and obliterated his corpse with a Volteks Aura.

Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Chapter 6: Super Saiyans Clash! Ultimate Battle

Age 774, Unknown Timeline

Dark Crater…

Fires and pits of volcanic lava dotted what could be seen of the landscape as thick black smoke filled the air. All on a truly massive crater covering what used to be the continent. A very tall Super Saiyan with a lean but well-built frame landed in front of Moka Akashiya after having reduced the previous opponent she, her mother, and older sister had been fighting into a pile of cinders with an uncharged Eraser Cannon. The little silver haired girl cautiously stepped back as Broly looked her in the eyes and began walking toward her. His golden boots crushed the soil under his feet. Before the Saiyan was kicked in the left side of his face by Akasha Bloodriver and slashed across his chest by the blade of Akua Shuzen. But Broly wasn’t harmed at all by the two Vampires’ joint attack on him, the Legendary Saiyan had barely felt the full force strikes. Even Akua’s Phantom Sword against the still not yet healed wounds in the center of Broly’s chest failed to inflict any damage. The three young women all looked on in complete shock, each in utter disbelief of what they had just seen: a man with emerald eyes and gold hair taking attacks strong enough to devastate the planet without any signs of pain showing from them had immediately made Akasha, Moka, and Akua realize their enemy was too powerful for them and Broly could easily destroy the entire Galaxy of the North if he had wanted. The ultimate evil of the Saiyan legends soon had stopped his advance right after getting hit by two warriors who have power comparable to King Piccolo, Broly gave a snarl but he never left his eyes off Akasha’s terrified daughter. He did his best to ignore both Akua and Akasha as his real target was Moka. Her small size and adorable appearance were quite deceptive, as she possessed even more potential than anyone else on Earth. Something Broly sensed and followed from where he woke up near Natade Village, Majcnavn’s Dark Magic was to blame for this change as well. The white pants and red sash he wore ruffled along with his golden hair and necklace from the Legendary Saiyan letting his power surge around him. Broly’s true power in his Super Saiyan state caused Akasha and Akua to gasp in even greater shock as they retreated back and stood side by side between Broly and Moka. Provoking the son of Paragus in losing what little patience he had and having him attack them at his full strength. “Enough of this! I have someone else to hunt down! SO DIE!” Broly screamed while briefly crouched before charging after the Shinso Vampire family at blinding speed.

Charging an Eraser Cannon in each hand, the mad warrior fired the two green spheres of Ki one at a time at Akasha and Akua. And just like before when Alucard was about to attack him a little earlier, Broly had charged a light green energy from around his body and gathered it into his palms to form the bright-green energy sphere that he loved using so much. The Double Eraser Cannon held more than enough power to kill the two and Moka together. But the Legendary Saiyan had underestimated his opponents either way. The female Vampire wearing a traditional Chinese cheongsam and knee high combat boots had suddenly, moved like a blur as she used her sword to slice open the first Eraser Cannon. Right before, the same swing’s draft did the same to Broly’s second one. And before the sliced open halves could explode, Akua’s Phantom Sword revealed it could more than cut through almost anything. As the very same draft created from earlier had warped the four cut energy balls right back to Broly. Having done so faster than the Legendary Saiyan could react to, Akua’s red eyes with black slit-like pupils watched as Broly was attacked from four sides at once. The air above, behind, in front, and under him all of a sudden warped into the Eraser Cannons he fired a split-second ago, Broly barely had any time to crossblock as he was hit by own technique. “Youho Saishunsui…” Was all Broly heard before he was attacked by the pale skinned granddaughter of Alucard. Entering the smoke cloud that her foe was enveloped in, Akua dealt a smoking hot blow to Broly’s face with an upwards backslap, and she delivered a devastating left hand punch to the chest of the Super Saiyan. Her phenomenal speed adding more power to her blows. Broly was knocked out of the black smoke and right in the path of Akasha and Moka’s double roundhouse kick to his back. He felt something snap near his spine from the mother and daughter hitting him with a Twin Evil Whirlwind as he was sent right back to Akua, the Legendary Saiyan couldn’t stop himself in time to avoid being stabbed through the heart by her Phantom Sword.

“I thank you for killing Alucard, but trying to do the same to my Moka will result in your own destruction.” Akua coldly told Broly while using both of her hands to pull her blade out of his back before quickly ramming the weapon through Broly’s skull from under his chin. But when Moka’s oldest sister tried to pull out her Phantom Sword from her enemy, she found herself unable to do so…as Broly’s left hand had gripped on to the weapon’s blade. He pulled back his head to face Akua and ripped the sword out of the bottom jaw of his head. Akasha and her two daughters watched nervously as the Super Saiyan did this and more; Broly stared down to Akua prior to him crushing the Phantom Sword she had been gifted with by Touhou Fuhai into a thousand pieces, right before, her eyes. “Keep your thanks and say hello to him for me.” Replied the legendary warrior of the Saiyan race. A moment before he blasted Akua in the abdomen with an Eraser Cannon at point-blank range. Broly’s Eraser Blow instantly made her blackout as she was sent flying and cratered right next to both Moka and their mother. Prompting Moka to instinctively run to her sister’s aid as her mother stepped between her children and Broly. With long pink hair tied back by a black bow, fair skin, and green eyes, Akasha looked quite different than most of her many daughters. As Akua has blackish blue hair, Kokoa has red hair, Kahlua is a light blond, and Inner Moka had inherited the hair color of their father Issa Shuzen. The leader of the three Great Dark Lords shifted into a fighting stance as her large Victorian-styled black gown revealed her heeled platform shoes. “You may indeed be the strongest Earthling I have ever come across, not to mention the oldest, but you are nothing to me.” “Be quiet! You insane animal! I am going to give you hell for what you just did to my daughter?!” “Well, what’s stopping you? By all means come at me my Queen.” “Then that makes you the Jack! Now learn your place!” Super Saiyan Broly and Akasha Bloodriver spoke to one another before Akasha gave her death threat to the Saiyan of Legend. Almost lazily, Broly raised one hand toward her and fired a solid green fully-powered energy wave at the same time she supersped to him. Akasha moved as fast as she could make her body go with rapid movement before reappearing to kick the Full Power Energy Wave hard enough to disperse it. However, right after, she had done so, Broly teleported to her and grabbed Akasha by the head and drives down her deep into the ground. A second before she bared her fangs to bite off most of Broly’s right hand. He immediately retracted his arm while grimacing from the pain of losing everything but his thumb, which left him open for an attack. Akasha had quickly spat an index finger out of her mouth with such force it pierced Broly’s left eye, and when the Legendary Saiyan tried to counter with an Eraser Cannon from his chest, the Shinso simply made him go blind by skewering his right eye with a severed middle finger. Before she crossed her arms over her face to block the Chest Eraser Cannon that came right once she blinded Broly.

Flying out of the green explosion with his faltering Ki; the injured son of Paragus was now bleeding heavily from his wounds as his crippled body was beginning to fail him. “I AM GOING TO DESTROY THIS PLANET! Ultimate Move…Super Eraser Cannon!” Screamed the Legendary Saiyan prior to him charging it in his left hand. Standing on her feet from above what remained of the grey dust of what once was an explosion of chaotic evil energy, Akasha had her dress missing it’s right arm sleeve and the lower half being like it was torn away to make it resemble a Chinese dress. “I assume you are too far gone to pay any attention Demon, so let me tell you again, learn your place.” The mother said Telepathically to Broly. Her mouth busy in munching on Broly’s last two fingers and his palm she still had in her mouth. She was already the strongest of all her kind and could have easily beaten Goku when he was a kid if they had fought, but once she ingested her first taste of Saiyan blood from when she bit the Legendary Saiyan’s hand off, Akasha became powerful enough to be completely unaffected by her opponent’s latest attack on her. Before her power and abilities skyrocketed beyond even Steven Alexander Bloodriver after also swallowing down Broly’s severed hand that was mostly covered in his blood. And of the new knowledge she received of the Super Saiyan she and her daughters had been fighting, Akasha powered up to the pinnacle of her ascended might as Broly launched his more powerful version of the Eraser Cannon upon the Earth. A blazing aura of brackish brown erupted around her. Something Moka noticed as she cradled her still unconscious but slowly recovering sister with her arms. The second Shinso to have ever surpassed a Super Saiyan and also having knowledge of the Kamehameha wave cupped her hands at her hip to her left when she prepared the move. Akasha’s hands had immediately summoned the familiar blue glowing orb, with shining streaks of the same shade of blue shooting out from the space between her fingers. “Begone you born paragon of evil and destruction! No more will anyone become your next victim! SUPER KAMEHAMEHA!” Akasha threw her hands forward to the sky and unleashed the brilliant blue beam from them to Broly’s gigantic meteor of an Eraser Cannon. The Legendary Saiyan wanted to destroy Earth as revenge for what it’s inhabitants did to him, but his intended way of doing so was prevented by Akasha. Her attack clashed with the Omega Blaster of the insane Saiyan warrior for a moment for they were initially even, right before, the strain of Broly’s punctured heart had taken its’s toll. Broly had coughed up blood from his mouth while holding back the Super Kamehameha with his extended arm controlling his thrown energy blast the size of a small Moon. His right arm was shaking along with the rest of his body, the Omega was then penetrated and it shattered as the mighty wave of Akasha’s blast overpowered the light green sphere. As a desperate effort to survive, Broly released a furious volley of Eraser Cannons out of his right hand at the Super Kamehameha. The latter effortlessly plowed through the Eraser Shot Volley while making it’s way to the frightened Legendary Saiyan. The split second window of time Broly had was long enough for him to both cross his arms and emit a barrier of his Ki from his whole body just before his foe’s Super Kamehameha slammed into him.

But absolutely nothing Broly could do was able to deter his fate. Braking apart the Evil Barrier and incinerating the crossed arms of the Super Saiyan up to his shoulders, the Super Kamehameha swallowed Broly whole and killed hm. “WHY?! I AM THE LEGENDARY WARRIOR! I should be invincible with my power…” Was all he could say in the last moment of his life before being utterly destroyed. His soul however, was not, as it was collected by an invisible force, undetectable to even the eyes of Akasha and Dende. But they did take notice of something else; an even more deadly enemy coming from seemingly nowhere. In reality, the invisible wormhole created by Majcnavn brung an alternate and future incarnation of Vegeta to Akasha, Moka, and Akua. He was so powerful that the Guardian of the Earth immediately contacted King Kai to inform him on the situation. Soon as the first Super Saiyan was defeated, yet another appeared to take his place: Baby Vegeta. Right before, a messy haired young man wearing orange and blue with a golden halo over his head had hurriedly arrived from the Otherworld as soon as he learned of Akasha, her family, Alucard, Broly, and finally an enemy who posed a threat to the entire Universe, so naturally it was like Goku to come in an instant. Having used Instant Transmission From The Afterlife to arrive with the powerful Magic within the area allowing him to stay for roughly an hour in the realm of the living even at Super Saiyan 3, the Hero of Heroes powered up into his rare Super Saiyan 3 form, as he intended to not hold anything back against Baby. Blue lightning and golden fire surrounded the Saiyan, his gold hair reaching down nearly to his feet. A single solitary bang hanged down over his forehead. His eyebrows were replaced by the brow very commonly seen by male Super Saiyan 3, as a result of a very slight partial activation of the Great Ape gene attempting in accommodating more energy to the body. Goku’s blue-green irises also recovered a black pupil for each of his two eyes. His voice grew slightly deeper and the light his transformation was releasing made his orange clothes appear to have turned gold. The height of Earth’s hero was a few inches taller as his muscles became more defined. And unlike most Super Saiyan forms, Super Saiyan 3 gave Goku a calm heart, even during the fiercest of battles. He briefly glanced over to Akasha before the two turned to face their opponent, the Tuffle and Saiyan hybrid of royal descent had flew down to the grown and walked slowly to the targets the Dark Magic of Majcnavn lured him to. “Nice to meet you Akasha and I’m sorry I couldn’t be here until now, this part of the Earth is almost completely sealed off from the rest of the Universe. It was a miracle Dende even noticed Broly coming here. Also thanks for getting rid of that monster, but now it is going to take all we have to beat whatever monstrous Parasite that had infected Vegeta.” “It’s not your fault Goku, religion is what should be blamed. A fabricated story created by either an Alien race or equally egotistical Humans to be used as a way to both cover their tracks and blind others to be driven to kill just for their beliefs being different from their own. That’s really the reason for so many acts of bloodshed among races such as Humans and the motivation of vengeance for others.”

“Aha ha! Aha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! This is absolutely perfect! Getting rid of you two will leave no one left to be able to stop me from conquering the Universe! As five years will be plenty of time for me to become strong enough to beat that evil Pokémon and his incredibly gay Trainer!” “What is with that laugh of his? He sounds like a mad Clown when he does it.” “I think whatever is possessing Vegeta is absolutely more insane and evil than Broly ever was.” Goku and Akasha remarked. “Enough of this blasphemy…” Interrupted the Tuffle with red lines across his face, crosshair-like lines on his eyes, and white hair in place of the golden blond typically seen of Super Saiyans, as he extended an index finger forward and charges an energy sphere on his finger tip. Before immediately firing many small pink energy spheres at both Super Saiyan 3 Goku and Akasha Bloodriver. The Saiyan and Shinso simultaneously charged into the Finger Blitz Barrage before it could have reached them, moving with such speed that surprised even Baby as the two deflected every one of the countless Ki spheres they came across. Akasha met the Immortal Monster first and Baby Vegeta blocked her front kick with his crossed arms. The Tuffle Parasite was still sent back by the force of the blow, his feet tore through the ground for a dozen feet until he could stop himself. Baby Vegeta recovered in time to duck under a Super God Fist from Goku and raised a forearm to block Akasha’s roundhouse kick. Ignoring in his left arm being made numb, the evil Baby let out a scream as he used an Explosive Wave of pink energy to knock his opponents off their feet and bowled them over. Once again Akasha and Goku recovered and managed to stop themselves when they dug their feet into the rocky soil, their still lively auras having protecting them from most of Baby’s explosion of Ki. A split-second before the two were punched in the gut by the Tuffle clad in a crimson tank top, violet gloves, dark blue jeans, violet boots, and along with a black leather sleeveless jacket. “Bang…” He whispered into their ears before blasting them into the air with a Galick Gun from his closed fists. Not done yet, Baby Vegeta hypersped to where Goku and Akasha were going to leave the Earth’s atmosphere, right before, preparing to end them both with a Big Bang Attack. His left arm extended and open palm charging the blue energy sphere. “Feast your eyes on this! BIG BANG ATTACK!” Yelled the Tuffle/Saiyan hybrid as the blast erupted out of his hand and made it’s way to it’s targets. However, right when the compact energy sphere was going to hit them from behind, Akasha and Goku shared a smile before they stopped adding momentum and unleashed it in the form of the two warriors bouncing back Baby’s Big Bang Attack right back at him with their combined backhand smash. “Oh shit.” KABOOM! The titanic force of the Nuclear-like explosion lit up the Milky Way, blew away every single cloud in the atmosphere for hours, and left Baby Vegeta looking like if he was burned like a marshmallow. “DAMN YOU GOKU AND HIS PINK HAIRED FRIEND! You tricked me into blasting you?!” Screamed Baby; who was furious at how he had let two worms like them hurt him. “My name is Akasha Bloodriver, you immature Parasite of Alien origin.” Replied the Shinso to her foe.

“I DON’T CARE! As both you and Goku are about to DIE!” His light grey aura shot out from him as he finished his response to her and powered up in a rage. “Amazing…he was already more powerful than a hundred times the strength of Perfect Cell when he had returned from his brief death.” “But we will be okay Goku, his strength is not much higher than it was before. Together my Shinso Vampire and your Mega Super Saiyan power will be enough to continue matching him in this fight. We have the greater knowledge of battle, let’s show this Prince of Wickedness all of it.” Son Goku and Akasha Bloodriver told one another through Telepathy. “I don’t care what you want to call yourself!” Shouted Baby. He descended after his two enemies, his aura intensifying once more. “I refuse to be made a fool! YEAHHHHH!” Extending both arms, he fired a full volley of fiery golden blasts at the Super Saiyan 3 and miniature Big Bang Attacks upon the Alpha Vampire. Baby Vegeta’s Finish Breaker had right away forced Goku to deploy his Instant Transmission in order to actually be able to evade them. But many of the Shine Shots grazed him for every time he went in and out of hyperspace as Baby somehow made them being able to follow Goku almost anywhere he went. “How do you like that Goku! I made my own version of your rival’s Finish Breaker to be fully capable of keeping their eye on you, even when you use your accursed Teleportation technique!” Laughed Baby Vegeta. While Akasha had a much easier time dodging the Tuffle’s barrage, she moved through the Big Bang Storm by simply flying out of their way without having to rely on either rapid movement or her other abilities. “Damn…she’s getting closer and making me treat her to a simple game of Dodgeball. Fine since Ki attacks don’t work on her, physical ones will.” Baby inwardly told himself. Baby Vegeta rocketed toward both Akasha and Goku, gaining speed. The two had just finished traversing past his earlier enraged volley before they followed suit to meet him, flames erupting from the trail left by their auras. An instant later, the three Super Warriors met, producing a thunderous shock-wave. To the observing Moka, Dende, and King Kai, it looked like a furious ball of fire and lightning and fists. Every few moments, one of the three would be thrown out from the fight, only to dive back right in. The crash of punches and kicks and blocks sounded like constantly rolling thunder. Akasha was caught in a chokehold around her neck by Baby Vegeta and she freed herself by driving her knee into her opponent’s lower torso, but Baby snapped his head forward, catching Akasha in the forehead. The Tuffle fired a pink Destructo Disk the size of a mountain at Goku from point-blank range, the Super Saiyan 3 only barely able to dodge the intensely powerful razor sharp disk of Ki. “Sorry you imposter, but the Destructo Disk is not a reliable technique.” Said Goku as he dodged. “But this one IS!” Using all of his power, as well as the power he has gained from those now free from Alucard, Goku delivered a powerful punch to his enemy. The heavy punch smashed into Baby’s abdomen and launched the Tuffle Parasite into space, light years beyond Earth. As Baby Vegeta’s entire body began to crack open from him overloading with energy, causing both his and Vegeta’s Ki to explode outwards, and Goku’s Miracle Blow wounded Baby to such an extent that the Tuffle perished and would have been sent to Otherworld if not for him being collected by Majcnavn. But Vegeta was rescued by Goku’s Instant Transmission instead of perishing with Baby after the large explosion of Super Saiyan 3 and Genki energy had passed. The Prince of Saiyans from the splinter timeline of Dragon Ball GT was quickly taken to the Dark Crater just as one more evil Super Saiyan appeared.

Before suddenly, three more warriors of Earth had appeared seemingly through the use of Teleportation to the battle more than a few worlds away from their own. They all were several times greater in strength than most of the other Z Fighters and clearly the three did not seem to be from this dimension. The Saiyan warrior’s hair reached down all the way to his knees, being even more defined than it was earlier in his battle against Android 21. His eyebrows that were normally the same shade of gold as his hair and aura, vanished and were replaced with a more prominent brow ridge. Giving Steven an almost Neanderthal appearance. And even though his eyes mostly remained touched by the mastered form of Super Saiyan 3 he attained a few hours after mastering Super Saiyan 2 before the day of the Perfect Tournament, they glowed an eerie blood-red, much brighter than normal. Steven’s height was slightly changed as well, as while in this form he was as tall as his girlfriend. Because of the increased muscle mass his transformed state gave him far more defined muscles than when at Super Saiyan 2. Red as blood lightning crackled within the golden aura that surrounded the son of Goku. With the aura itself being both larger and fiercer than the one Cell had displayed in his Zetta Perfect form. The Super Saiyan 3 wore the same variation of Piccolo’s clothes that Steven Bloodriver had worn prior to his true awakening into a Super Saiyan God. Two large locks hanging down above his forehead is also what is visually separating him even more from the other users of the form. But even so, his grandfather, father, and many brothers can easily be mistaken as him due to them sharing the almost exact same facial features. The second to be afflicted by Majcnavn’s Dark Magic, the warrior from the future was made younger and reverted back into a weaker form of Super Saiyan. Trunks’ golden raised hair was returned to how it used to be when he had fought King Cold alongside both Goku and Vegeta. His emerald eyes of his basic Super Saiyan form too showed a slight change. The original aura of the transformation also replaced the much more impressive and intimidating gold flames of his Ascended Saiyan form. As his overall appearance perfectly matched that of his alternate counterpart from the History of Trunks of the Dragon Ball Z anime. The son of Vegeta was no longer a young adult, as he was now almost exactly fifteen years of age. Trunks also had his previous power level regressed to be on the same league as a Super Saiyan 4 like Goku, and it was not until he, Ottavino, and Steven were to defeat their mutually deadly foe would the Saiyans have their powers restored to them, but with the exception of having to stay in their current age until they are able to grow up naturally. Steven Bloodriver’s power was also brought down to match Syn Shenron’s own and being forced to stay in his third level of Super Saiyan for the entire battle as he could not access any of his more powerful forms until defeating his foe. All the while Ottavino wasn’t affected at all by the Dragonspawn’s Dark Sorcery because of his strong Namekian heritage making him immune to Majcnavn’s Magic. But the three Dragon Soldiers had barely a single moment to react in surprise from what happened to them as their shared enemy suddenly, attacked them without warning.

Combined Masenko

Steven and Trunks place their hands above their heads and charge their Ultimate Masenko attacks. And as they stood side by side one another, the Super Saiyan 3 and Super Saiyan simultaneously fired and merge their respective blasts into a much larger and far more powerful Masenko at their opponent. The Combined Masenko was big enough to swallow several dozen planets and their foe together. As the Hakaishin was fully engulfed and blasted to the cliff beneath them.

Ultimate Kamehameha

The Merciless Avenger performed wide sweeping arm movements before bringing his hands forth like if he had already released the Kamehameha wave. As Steven brought his now cupped hands back to his side and finally unleashed a blue wave of energy right after pulling them forwards. The Ultimate Kamehameha from Steven brimmed with Mega Super Saiyan power as the wave hit Beerus, singed his fur, and pushed him away from his intended victim.

Soaring Dragon Strike

As he shouts. “Soaring Dragon Strike!” Steven attacks with a sharp hook punch to his enemy’s gut. He then follows this up with a swift uppercut to the God of Destruction’s chin, knocking him away several feet into the air.

Explosive Demon Impact

“I’m not finished with you yet!” Shouted Steven as he charged after his opponent and hit him across the face with a roundhouse kick before landing a double hook kick to the solar plexus of the murderous Destroyer God. The latter was sent flying nearly a mile away and cratered on the rock face of a plateau.

Leave My Father Alone!

“LEAVE MY FATHER ALONE!” Powering up the fiery gold energy making up his aura and charging at his foe while using the powered up aura of his Super Saiyan 3 form as a shield. Steven bangs with incredible force into the evil warrior with his head. Breaking the chest area of his opponent’s torso and seriously injuring him, while sending the monster forcefully backwards.

Burst Rush

Steven rushes to his opponent before suddenly, stopping in front of the monster and elbowing him in the chin before the Demon could even react. After punching him in the stomach and kicking the monster up into the air, Steven races after his opponent to punch him in the face. Another punch to the gut, a roundhouse kick to the jaw, which sends him further into the air, and the Merciless Avenger flies up past the opponent and backhands him down to the ground. Forcing his opponent to land on both his hands and knees to recover from the utterly bone-crushing blows. Right before, Steven appears behind his foe as he shouts. “You’re through!” And blasts him away with a powerful Vortex Kamehameha.

I’m Here To Kill You

Right after saying this to his foe Steven kicks his opponent in the stomach, does a 360 spin, and kicks the monster in the neck. Before Steven moves behind his deadly foe with Instant Transmission and smashes him down to the ground with a left hook.

Chou Maretsugeki

Steven Bloodriver, in his Super Saiyan 3 form, hopped over his opponent’s right hook punch and flared up his aura once again around him before hitting the monster in the face with a roundhouse kick, the sudden and completely unexpected blow made the Demon close his eyes and grit his teeth as he fought back the urge to humiliate himself by crying from the extremely painful and powerful kick to the right side of his face. Before the son of Goku flipped over the monster’s own kick with a backflip and elbowed him in the back of his head, Broly stumbled as he almost lost his balance, right before, catching himself in time to see Steven now hovering above him and being bombarded by a short burst of vicious kicks between the chest and face. And as soon as the barrage ended, the Legendary Super Saiyan was punched square in the jaw by his equally legendary adversary and smashed face-first in the rocky ground.

Super Assault Combo

Dodging Broly’s Eraser Blow with Instant Transmission and reappearing to the Saiyan warrior’s left, Steven smashes the back of his fist against Broly’s face in order to both stun and flip Broly upside-down. The Evolved Saiyan followed up his Ultimate Knuckle with a kick to Broly’s ribs. Before Steven punches his opponent in the abdomen and from his still closed fist, the Merciless Avenger unleashed an Ultimate Kamehameha to blast Broly through the ground and into a mountain. The bottom half had collapsed instantly with the very top of the mountain still being whole when it too fell on top of Broly.

Break Strike

Using the vast power of his Super Saiyan 3 transformation, he triggers a sudden burst of blazing red and gold Ki from his body to negate his opponent’s Full Power Energy Barrage Wave. The Break Strike from the Evolved Saiyan stopped the volley from hitting him and instead sent them all upwards to outer space. Where they went traveling through until safely dissipating once they had reached the edge of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Spirit Explosion

Steven crosses his arms out in front of him, before he throws his arms outward creating an enormous force of dark blue energy that blows his opponent away from him in the form of a Super Explosive Wave equal in size to the Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall deep out in space. The Spirit Explosion sent Beerus into a tailspin for a moment before he was able to recover and catch himself.

Evil Wave Explosion

“EVIL WAVE EXPLOSION!” Screamed the undaunted son of legendary Z Fighter Goku as he blew back both Beerus’ attempted lethal blow and the Destroyer himself with an even more powerful version of the Explosive Wave upon recovering from his foe’s earlier attack. The pure gold wave was then followed by a Kuchi Kara Kikoha fired from Steven’s mouth at the Hakaishin. The latter had barely recovered from the previous move before being hit all over his body by the blazing red Mouth Blast that left him completely burned and.

Explosive Demon Wave

Raising one hand with the other arm supporting the one that is about to fire an attack. “This is another of my family’s moves! Explosive Demon Wave!” Right before, the Super Saiyan 3 had shot an extremely powerful blast of energy from his palm to his opponent, the destructive wave of Ki met contact with the God of Destruction’s upper body and sent him careening downwards. The reddish-orange Explosive Demon Wave had also incinerated some of Beerus’ face as he smashed the ground and broke through it before reaching the bedrock deep underneath the crater he left behind.

“Mr. Trunks and Ottavino Sensei, I really like the new look for the both of you! Awesome yet sophisticated! Also thank you very much for saving me earlier! But it is about time for Steven Sensei to be training with me for the next twelve hours or so. We will meet up with all of you when we’re finished.” The Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan said with a sly smile as she turned to her boyfriend. In the smallest split of a second, Pan had moved to Steven, gently grabbed him, and the two were gone before anyone could even notice. Having just swallowed the Senzu Bean his father had given him, Steven barely had time to react as he was teleported into the bedroom of his girlfriend and she was now on top of him. “Now it’s my turn.” Pan then embraced Steven, surrounding herself and him with an invisible Energy Shield in order to perfectly mask their lustful actions from being detected by anyone else. Her arms were wrapped around him, kissing him in the lips, and nearly overwhelming him with her affection, before Pan’s still raging aura of Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan energy burned both of Steven’s moccasins off of his feet. As the two strongest Earthlings of their respective race’s genders: a Saiyan Goddess, Pan, and Steven Bloodriver, a male Evolved Saiyan, passionately make love to one another with complete privacy from anyone and anything, the heroic half Saiyan; Steven’s red-colored armbands are undamagingly burned right off of his wrists. Despite noticing this, Steven ignored it as he could always materialize a new pair of clothing for himself, shortly prior toward Pan’s blazing blue aura also causing Steven to lose the top half of his black Martial Arts Gi and as it leaves his body to reveal his well-toned upper body. Pan loses herself for a moment upon catching sight of how firm her boyfriend’s muscles were as they cause her to blush, with the rest of Steven’s Martial Arts clothing following suit, and as they were burned away via Pan’s Godly Ki, Steven’s grey boxers could now be seen. His tail slowly snakes it’s way out from behind him while he and Pan had continued their loving embrace, until the mate of Steven had suddenly, stopped kissing him on the lips and neck before she had worked her way down of Steven’s muscular body.

“Pan, please be careful. Even if I can’t hurt you, you can still choke if you’re planning on doing what I think you’re doing.” “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing Steven Sensei. You’re not the only one who had studied the Human Anatomy.” Pan soon gets to Steven’s boxers and after she had gave a tender kiss to it, she gently takes them off of Steven’s legs, and smells them, right before, folding them up and putting them into her right pocket, as the Saiyan Goddess then continues on giving Steven both an orgasm and very sensual sensations throughout his entire body while Pan embraced Steven’s enormous cock. Being already fourteen inches long, the male sex organ forced Steven’s girlfriend to carefully suck on it, in order to avoid choking. But for her, it was worth it as she noticed Steven was thoroughly enjoying what she was doing to him and all she wanted to do was please him in any way she could. He deserved it and more. She will make sure of it. Pan continued for several minutes, making her boyfriend reach climax after climax of sexual excitement, consisting of intense muscle tightening around his genital area experienced in the form of pleasurable waves of tingling sensations going through parts of his body. Nonetheless, no matter what or how hard she tried, Pan never could get Steven’s cock to release it’s sperm down her throat. As Steven held complete control over every fiber of his being, the Evolved Saiyan was not letting it do so. Preferring to only use sperm in fathering children, the son of Goku soon couldn’t take it upon himself to hold back any longer. In the next instant, lightning crackled up through his emerging aura again as his hair stood on end and a blinding flash enveloped him. His appearance, his demeanor, his aura, everything changed: it was as if he’d instantly grown into a man on the inside as well as on the outside. Immediately, both Pan and even the other Z Fighters sensed Steven’s transformation, noticing it being even stronger than the Evolved Saiyan ever was before. Then, in a single zip, he vanished. With a loud snap, the boy was now on top of Pan, having moved so fast even she didn’t notice the Super Saiyan 4 had switched positions with her. “Pan, thank you for making me thank Kami I’m a man. But for now, let’s see how I compare to a Goddess.” The blue-eyed Saiyan Goddess’ look quickly turned from shock back to arousal. As when Steven kissed her on the lips, she nearly dropped out of her ascended transformation from the sheer ecstasy she was experiencing of being utterly overcome by only her boyfriend’s first kiss. Pan had lost all self-control, unable to even move a finger, as her entire body twitched from the elation. She couldn’t believe that her boyfriend had improved so much after only a few hours since their last engagement of sexual intercourse. Then came the Ultimate Saiyan’s second kiss, Pan blushed as she felt her vagina give in against her will yet again. Giving out a pleasurable moan at the same time her vagina squirted cum, as her legs also bent in response. Even with Pan being strengthened by her unbreakable will and Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan transformation that surpasses even legend, she couldn’t take much more. “I also have to thank you beautiful, for saving everyone and me within the Universe from Majcnavn. Seeing you filled with nothing but courage when even Ottavino and Mr. Trunks together were effortlessly taken down and transforming into a Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan for the first time was absolutely incredible. Especially when you, Mr. Trunks, and Ottavino handed Majcnavn his ass, both before and after you nearly killed him with your Goddess Kamehameha.” Steven told his lover. Hearing this Telepathic message brings Pan to tears.

However, these were not tears of sadness, instead they were simply tears of joy. She was overjoyed at the fact Steven had complimented and chose her to be his mate. “Thank you so much, Steven Sensei. I will try my hardest to keep it up for you.” Pan was barely able to say via Telepathy. “Your welcome, and thank you for always being so nice and amazing in bed. But I think you should be in your Super Saiyan state when I introduce you to my mother, so that she won’t get the wrong idea.” She giggled at the joke, until finally with Steven’s third and final kiss to her, she passed out. Her aura died down as she reverted back into her normal state. “I’m sorry for overdoing it there, Pan. I still can’t quite fully control Super Saiyan 4 just yet. Though I will make it up to you tomorrow when I teach you on how to attain this form. Although, I wonder how you would look like as an Ultimate Saiyan.” As Steven kissed her on the forehead. Making the granddaughter of Mr. Satan smile, as she heard what her boyfriend had told her. The Ultimate Saiyan soon carries his beloved in his arms as he lays down. Using a variant of the Multi-Form technique, Steven creates a clone of himself and even of Pan as he sends them to the Z Fighters. In order to assist them in helping restore all of the damage and innocent lives lost that had occurred during all of the troubles they have gone through in these past few days. “Sweet dreams, beautiful.” And with that, Steven closed his eyes as he quickly fell asleep with his girlfriend sleeping peacefully on his chest. Thanks to the efforts of all the Z Fighters, peace has finally been restored for the planet Earth and throughout the cosmos, and should a new threat arise to bring harm to this hard won peace, then Goku and his friends will defend all that is good and true. However, at least within this world, it will take billions of years for the seed of evil to make a comeback in any shape or form.

Power Levels:

Steven Alexander Bloodriver>Majin Vegeta (Super Saiyan 2) Demon King Dabura=Perfect Cell Doubler (Demon King Dabura’s Clone)=Demon King Dabura Full Power Super Saiyan Teen Gohan>Full Power Super Saiyan Goku (Cell Games) Super Saiyan 2 Teen Gohan>Legendary Super Saiyan Broly Steven Bloodriver (Base)>Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Goku Demon King Mira (Base)>Super Buu Demon King Mira (Berserk Form)>Super Vegito Demon King Mira (Super Saiyan)>Super Saiyan God Goku Demon Queen Towa>Time Patrol Trunks (Base) Ultimate Shenron>Super Saiyan God Goku Pan (Hero Reborn)>Pan (Dragon Ball GT) Steven Bloodriver (Full Power Super Saiyan)>Omega Shenron and Vegito Demon God Demigra>Super Saiyan God Goku Demon God Demigra (Final Form)>Demon King Mira (Berserk Form) Demon God Demigra (Final Form) (Villainous Mode)>God of Destruction Beerus God of Destruction Beerus>Super Saiyan 3 Gogeta God of Destruction Beerus (Villainous Mode)>Whis Rigor (Base)>Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta Super Saiyan 5 Rigor>Omega Shenron (Villainous Mode) Super Saiyan 5 Rigor (Villainous Mode)>Demigra Final and Ultimate Shenron Perfect Cell (Hero Reborn)>Legendary Super Saiyan Broly (Second Coming) Super Perfect Cell (Hero Reborn)>Super Saiyan God Goku and Rigor Power Weighted Super Perfect Cell>Steven Bloodriver (Super Saiyan 4) Full Power Super Saiyan Goku (Hero Reborn)>Majcnavn (Bringer of Death) Full Power Super Saiyan Goku: Ultra Burst (Hero Reborn)>Janemba (Final Form) Piccolo Katanaji (Hero Reborn)>Vegeta (Ascended Super Saiyan) Super Saiyan 2 Future Trunks (Hero Reborn)>Prince Vegeta (Saiyan Beyond God) Trunks: Future (Super Saiyan)>Super 17: Base (Before Absorbing Any Energy) Ottavino (Hero Reborn)>Son Gohan: Adolescent (Potential Unleashed) Ottavino: Awakened Warrior (Hero Reborn)>Son Goku (Saiyan Beyond God) Pan (Hero Reborn)>Super Saiyan 3 Goku (Battle of Gods) Steven Bloodriver (Base)>God of Destruction Beerus Steven Bloodriver (Full Power Super Saiyan)>Legendary Super Saiyan 4 Broly Steven Bloodriver (Super Saiyan 2)>Evil Bardock (Dragon Ball Heroes) Steven Bloodriver (Super Saiyan 3)>Super Saiyan 3 Xeno Bardock Steven Bloodriver (Golden Great Ape)>Shinso (Rosario+Vampire) Steven Bloodriver (Super Saiyan 4)>Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta (Rigor Saga) Steven Bloodriver (Super Saiyan 4)=Super Perfect Cell (Hero Reborn) Steven Bloodriver (Enraged Super Saiyan 4)>Power Weighted Super Perfect Cell Steven Bloodriver (Fully Enraged Super Saiyan 4)>Aspect Lord of Shadow Aladjinn Steven Bloodriver: Hero Reborn (Super Saiyan God)>True Demon King Dabura Steven Bloodriver: Hero Reborn (Saiyan Beyond God)>Super Saiyan 4 Steven Steven Bloodriver: Hero Reborn (Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan)>Psycho Majcnavn Demon God Possessed Super Saiyan Vegeta>Steven Alexander Bloodriver Pan: Hero Reborn (Saiyan Beyond God)>Super Saiyan 4 Goku Pan: Hero Reborn (Super Saiyan Goddess Super Saiyan)>Golden Frieza Majcnavn: Form of Origin (Hero Reborn)>Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Vegeta Majcnavn: Dragonspawn Evolved (Hero Reborn)>Demon King Mira (Super Saiyan) Majcnavn: Drakoshin (Hero Reborn)>Hei Shenron Majcnavn: Form of Madness (Hero Reborn)> Majcnavn: Drakoshin (Hero Reborn) Present Cell: Larval Form (Post Zenkai)>Piccolo: Androids Saga (Fused with Kami) Present Cell: Perfect Form>Piccolo: Fused with King Piccolo (Supersonic Warriors) Present Cell: Perfect Form (Villainous Mode)>Piccolo: Majin (Supersonic Warriors 2) Present Cell: Super Perfect Form (Demon God Possessed)>Hakaishin Champa Present Cell: Zetta Perfect Form>Legendary Super Saiyan 4 Broly (Villainous Mode) Videl: Adolescent (Potential Unleashed)>Majcnavn: Form of Origin Akua Shuzen>Piccolo Daimao (Youth Restored) Akasha Bloodriver>Son Goku (Piccolo Junior Saga) Akasha Bloodriver: Goddess Rebirth>Super Saiyan 3 Goku (Innocent Soul Power) Chibi Moka>Chi Chi (Piccolo Junior Saga) Super Saiyan 3 Goku (Innocent Soul Power)>Majuub Super Saiyan GT Vegeta (After Super Zenkai)>Baby Vegeta (Super Saiyan) Super Saiyan Broly (Second Coming)>Full Power Super Saiyan Goku (Buu Saga) Baby Vegeta (Super Saiyan)>Super Saiyan 3 GT Kid Goku >

Credits: Inspired by the original metaseries, themselves, of Rosario+Vampire, Power Rangers, Pokémon, Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and Dragon Ball GT, the Arcade series, Dragon Ball Heroes, the Webcomic, Dragon Ball Multiverse, the Fanmangas of both Dragon Ball New Age and Dragon Ball After The Future, and as well as the Fanfictions of Bringer of Death and The Fall Of Lord Frieza, also to the Metroid and Dead Space videogame series.

Disclaimer: The Dragon Ball and every other mentioned franchise within the story are the property of their respective creators and the other entities that have co-created or broadcast or otherwise disseminated official content for the franchises.

Hero Reborn

'"We Saiyans get stronger each time we come back from near death. Do it now!" '

'Vegeta and the Z Fighters were no match for Frieza’s monstrous third form. In a desperate ploy, Vegeta lowered his defenses, allowing Krillin to blast him through the chest. After Dende healed the Prince, his power soared to unimaginable heights. For a moment, Vegeta believed he had actually become strong enough to defeat Frieza. Was he the Super Saiyan? '

'Yet the Frost Demon had already transformed, and his fourth form proved to be far superior. In fact, Vegeta was completely incapable of even laying a hand on the tyrant. Alas, he was now on the verge of hopelessness... '

Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 1: Deathbringer 

'''As Vegeta failed in trying to hold back his shock at Frieza ’s true might, he knew that his death was at hand. For years he had contained his feelings of fear, always clinging to the hope that one day he would be the one to destroy Frieza. Now he finally knew the truth. He was no Super Saiyan. Vegeta, Prince of all Saiyans, would die by the hands of the same tyrant who had destroyed everyone he once cared about. In spite of how far he had come, he, like those who came before him, would be eradicated like an insignificant minion by the heartless monster. '''

'''It seemed like a lifetime ago, but Vegeta once again felt the loneliness of being a child without a father, a mother, or even a home. They had all been ripped away from him, and he had been proud enough - even as a child - to suck it up, never once showing any sign of weakness. The lies he had confidently boasted throughout his life, claiming he cared nothing for his home planet or his race, shattered in his mind and brought him to tears. '''

“ '''Stupid weakling, ” Vegeta angrily grumbled in self-loathing. '''

'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">He was choking up, furious at how unbecoming of a warrior this emotional display was. He longed for his father to see his progress as a warrior, to share in the triumphs and victories of his life. More than anything, he wanted to awaken from the dream of being enslaved to Frieza, as if waking from one long nightmare. Very soon it would all end. Would he awaken, or would he lie forever in dreamless sleep? '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta, face it. Your fight with me is futile and useless. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza had emerged completely unscathed from Vegeta’s last attack, as the dry dust of Namek dissipated to reveal the icy tyrant’s cruel smirk. He had laughed at the very best Vegeta could possibly muster, the strength he spent his entire life training to achieve. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Just wake up, you’re blind and delusional. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta’s weeping eyes had already confirmed that he was out of ideas, but Frieza was just starting to have his fun. Before he granted death, he wanted to break the lone Prince, spirit and soul. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">You keep going on about being a Super Saiyan...But it’s just a myth, Vegeta! I’ve never seen one. Have you? Hahahahah...you’re such a chump. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta already knew it was over in his heart, even as he pondered his situation. “ Why! Why! Why! ” A small droplet of sadness and regret trickled down his cheek. “ My entire life has been leading to this confrontation against Frieza, so how can I fail myself like this? ” He crashed to his knees, looking at his open palms through the watery haze. “ Is this all some cruel joke? The stories of the Legendary Super Saiyan, passed on to me by my father - all just teasing me, mocking me with power I can never have? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">In a distant realm, King Kai watched the events unfolding. “ Poor Vegeta, ” he spoke mostly for the benefit of the deceased fighters of Earth, still on his planet. “ Even now, the Prince has been brought to tears by the icy tyrant. His heart of stone is beginning to melt, but I fear it is much too late. All things come back around in time, and Vegeta’s treachery is about to be paid back on him tenfold. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Oh, poor Vegeta. ” Frieza’s voice dripped with sarcasm. “ Have you finally realized the hopelessness of your situation? Finally recognized your imminent death? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The Prince just knelt there as resolve drained from his eyes, each hot tear bringing him one second closer to the inevitable. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">You’re just like your father; proud, arrogant, and destined to be forgotten. The name Saiyan will never be remembered! ” Frieza stepped forward, crushing the rocky ground with his three pronged foot. “ The memory of your race will be obliterated as easily as I will snuff out your life! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">A wave of heat suddenly, flooded Vegeta’s ears and forehead, jolting him back to reality. His gloved hands, braced against the blue grass of Namek, each grasped a handful of the soft dirt and clenched tightly. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">No, Frieza! You’re wrong! ” Saiyan wrath suddenly, began to smolder inside him, pure and directed. He lifted his head, his eyes piercing through the heartless murderer in front of him. Vegeta felt himself slipping deeper into the rage, and he welcomed it. With fists shaking with tension, teeth clenched, and all his muscles rippling with pure unadulterated anger, he welcomed the power of death into him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Ha ha ha, oh Vegeta. Must you spend the last few moments of your worthless existence blubbering on about that nonsensical fairy tale? Here all these years you were my favorite. You’re so pathetic. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza stood several meters away, his arms crossed lazily against his chest. He always enjoyed sucking the last bit of hope out of someone before he ended them. To him it had become a bit of a craft, a game. How far could he make them fall? '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I’ll tell you what. Swear your loyalty to me right now, beg for my mercy. I am not without a heart, Vegeta. ” He chuckled inwardly. “ Perhaps I will give you a swift and painless... ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">THUUUUM, the interrupting thunder shook the ground, as a storm of blinding lightning and howling wind erupted around Vegeta. His eyes had vanished, the pupils now white and deathly. As his energy rushed out, the air around him was suddenly, warm and thick. At his feet, the increased intensity of his aura crushed rocks into fragments of nothingness. His head suddenly, jerked uncontrollably upward and then back down, all the time his blank eyes fixed on Frieza. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Oh my, what’s this? ” Laughed Frieza. “ Got a little bit of your fight back, have you Vegeta? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta’s head jerked again. This time, a flash of golden-yellow light rippled through his hair and vanished as his head dropped again. The sudden flash seemed to encapsulate that moment, freezing it in time. Nearby, the faces of Piccolo, Krillin, and Gohan were captured in a transfixed state of fear and awe. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Wwhhawhat’s happening to Vegeta? ” The young and scared Gohan asked no one in particular. <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta’s head jerked back again, this time for a second longer, the golden light in his body trying it’s hardest to violently escape. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Gghhhrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhh...Freeiii...zzaaaaaa! ” Vegeta growled in fury. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Ha ha ha. Fool...Nothing can save you from MEEEEE! ” Cried Frieza as he lunged, his right fist rushing towards Vegeta. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I...AM a Super Saiyan! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta screamed with all his might as the wrath within him exploded outward in a force of pure rage. Golden light consumed and bled from him as it ripped Frieza from his trajectory and hurled the icy tyrant away. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">A stunned Frieza attempted to regain his balance in midair as he shielded his eyes from the blinding energy emanating from Vegeta. The Saiyan’s hair now stood sharply erect, no longer black but a shimmering gold. His eyes burned with the rage of a blue fire. His muscles had somehow bulged as well, and he appeared at least an inch taller. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">What’s this? Saiyans transform into apes. ” Frieza was stunned. “ This is completely different from anything that I’ve ever seen before. Darn! What does this mean? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The Saiyan Prince, now fully aware of himself, of what he had finally become, spoke the first words Frieza had ever truly feared. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I am no longer Vegeta! ” He smirked. “ I am the legend, your worst nightmare now made a reality! ” He chuckled, making sure to look Frieza dead in the eyes. “ Super Saiyan indeed... I am death, brought to life! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 2: The Legend Awakes 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Piccolo stood on a cliff side a few hundred feet from the battle, watching. To his left was the young Saiyan Gohan, his blue and white armor glistening in the Namekian Sunlight. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Mr. Piccolo, ” he began to ask. “ Do you...know what just happened to Vegeta? His power level, it just shot through the roof! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Honestly I’m not sure, Gohan, ” the Namekian grunted. “ You’re certainly right about his energy though, it’s amazing! Whatever this Super Saiyan thing was, I think he may have actually done it. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza floated, his gaze transfixed on Vegeta. The Frost Demon snarled in frustration. “ What have you done to yourself this time? ” He yelled. “ What new game is this, Vegeta? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Ignoring the question, Vegeta vanished, re-appearing instantly above the Demon. With a mighty stroke from his elbow the Prince sent Frieza crashing violently into the rocks below. A wicked smirk had been growing on the Prince’s face, the basest of his Saiyan instincts bubbling madly to the surface. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">You’re already dead, Frieza, ” the Super Saiyan laughed inwardly. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">It’s unreal. I don’t understand what could have caused this much change, ” Piccolo wondered aloud. “ Even after Vegeta made himself so much stronger, having Dende heal him, he was still hopelessly outclassed. Not even his strongest attack was able to put a tiny dent in Frieza’s final form. But now, ” he gulped audibly. “ It’s as if the roles have been completely reversed. That last attack was the single most impressive display of power I’ve ever seen! ” Gohan and Krillin were both too stunned to respond, the latter’s teeth chattering from his overwhelmed state. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza, covered in rubble, furiously filled his aura with purple energy. As the blast engulfed the rock and debris around him, vaporizing it and clearing the dust, he glared angrily up at Vegeta. Somehow, that last attack had actually managed to catch him by surprise. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">But, how? I am NOT slower than a monkey! ” He roared internally. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Oh, Frieza, are you really so fragile as to be damaged by an attack like that? ” Vegeta jeered. “ You should consider yourself lucky. The privilege of being the first person destroyed by my new Super Saiyan might belongs to you and you alone...My Lord! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">WHAT? ” Cried Frieza, fists angrily tightened, eyes shaking with rage. “ You’re no Super Saiyan! YOU LIEEEEE! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Oh but truly, I AM! ” Vegeta grinned with satisfied confidence, inviting the entire planet to bask in his Super Saiyan glory. “ I have ascended, the last of Saiyan royalty rising to claim his throne—his birthright! Why don’t we have a little fight to celebrate? ” The Prince proudly boasted. “ It’ll be the perfect time to showcase my new strength. That is...if you’re feeling up to it. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">He gets in one lucky blow and all of a sudden he thinks he has already won the game. Stupid, arrogant monkey. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza, ever composed and well-mannered, responded casually to the Prince’s boasts. “ Hahahaha, oh Vegeta. I suppose I’ll play your little game and indulge you one final time. But now, unfortunately for you, you’ll have to back up your delusional pathetic taunts...Super Saiyan. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta uncrossed his arms from his chest as he stared at Frieza across the landscape. This, he was going to enjoy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Are you ready now? ” He excitedly questioned. “ ...to witness a power not seen for thousands of years? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Instantly, Frieza vanished and charged from behind Vegeta with a spinning kick. “ Predictable, ” the Prince thought. Just as the Arcosian’s armored leg was mere inches from the back of his head, Vegeta turned, easily catching the kick with his left hand. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Please, ” he chuckled, before delivering a powerful fist to Frieza’s gut. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">“Aacchhhhhh” Frieza coughed in pain, bowled over from the shock. He had never before experienced anything akin to pain, much less agony of this magnitude. Finding the resolve to strike back, Frieza straightened his form, his left hand still clutching at his abdomen. The despicable Saiyan had disappeared—his detestable smirk nowhere in sight. The Frost Demon frantically and vainly scanned in every direction. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">So, is this your best, Frieza? ” With his new-found power, which he had only begun to tap into, the Prince far exceeded the tyrant in mere strength and speed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Grrrrrrr, you will pay for your insolence! ” The Emperor could barely contain his hatred, his frustration. “ DIE! ” Frieza launched a Death Beam at Vegeta from point blank range. After passing cleanly through his body, the image of Vegeta turned to static and faded. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">What? That’s impossible! No one could dodge at this range! ” The ice titan’s teeth were clenched fiercely, his arm and finger still extended from firing the attack. Worse—he had lost sight of his opponent once again. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">A few meters behind him hovered the smug Saiyan Prince. “ Hahahaha...oh, Frieza, you’re MUCH too slow, ” he laughed. “ Here, I know you’re confused, so let me make it easier on you. My back’s turned. How’s that? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza screamed with wrath, quickly charging and firing a continuous flurry of Death Beams. Each one was aimed flawlessly but still failed to meet their mark—the elusive Super Saiyan danced about through the flurry like he were having the time of his life. Eventually there was too much dust kicked up by the destruction to see anything. Frieza silently scanned through the haze and rubble—looking, hoping, to see the damaged body of his foe. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Where are you hiding, monkey? You can’t run forever! ” The debris soon cleared, revealing a devastated landscape. Every island large enough to stand on had been either crushed to rubble or completely obliterated. No sign of Vegeta remained. Deceived by misplaced confidence in his superiority, the tyrant began laughing. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Well, I guess you’re not that super of a Saiyan after all, hahah—? ” A deep scowling voice interrupted him from above. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">What’s that, Frieza!? ” Vegeta yelled as he teleported directly in front of the Frost Demon’s face. Frieza’s instincts kicked in late, nearly an entire second after the Super Saiyan had appeared, as he jumped backwards to a defensive stance. His reaction time was so much slower that it seemed as if Vegeta could have yawned while waiting on him to respond. The Prince smiled with an immense satisfaction at this and then crossed his arms, his golden aura rippling through the air around him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">It...can’t...be, ” stuttered Frieza as he fell backwards. “ This is...impossible! Why can’t I hit you? Just tell me! ” The Frost Demon began backing away slowly, his light purple aura completely overshadowed by the crackling golden waves surrounding the Super Saiyan. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Oh, Frieza, I already did...you were just experiencing so much fear that your pathetic brain was overwhelmed. Denial is a perfectly natural reaction...for weak minded fools such as yourself. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta couldn’t help but grin with exhilaration. Frieza’s frantic questions were all too perfect. For so long, the Prince had waited and dreamed, for this day...his day. Now, he intended to savor every moment of Frieza’s demise. The tyrant deserved much worse humiliation than death, and he was all too anxious to oblige. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Hahahaha, all done? No more witty retorts? Too bad. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I...am NOT scared of you! ” Frieza tried to embolden himself by reclaiming his usual calm confidence, but despite these efforts he was coming across just as desperate as he felt inside. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The golden energy around Vegeta crackled intensely, it’s distinct hum a constant reminder of his newfound status. “ I think you just don’t know when to quit, Frieza. You’re finished. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The Emperor tightened his fists and stomped the ground, his aura crackling angrily around him. The rock face he stood on tumbled into the blue seas of Namek, forgotten—just like the days of him mocking the Super Saiyan legend as a ridiculous hoax. “ You’re the one who’s through! Not me, do you hear me—YOU! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Oh, Frieza, haha, you should see the look on your face right now. ” Vegeta landed on a nearby cliff top, watching the waves crash below him from the dangerous swells of Ki. “ I’m afraid you’re outclassed in every way! Haha. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The insults flowed effortlessly from Vegeta. After all, he had imagined what to say in this scenario for years. It was the day he had dreamed of since being a small boy aboard Frieza’s ship. The day when he would be free, when he could finally claim the title of Strongest in the Universe as his own. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">We’ll just see about that...Super Saiyan! ” Frieza charged blindly at the Prince, unleashing a relentless flurry of punches and kicks. The barrage was unrelenting but at every swipe and swing Frieza was unable to lay so much as a finger on Vegeta. As he dodged and weaved between the attacks, Vegeta’s distinct laughter caused those listening on to tremble in both fear and excitement. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Die you stupid monkey! You filthy ape! ” The tyrant shrieked. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza was getting more and more desperate. Individually, his attacks were all powerful enough to shatter Moons, but not one of them found their target. Even as he increased his speed, edging more and more into his real strength, he still couldn’t touch the Prince. “ Vegeta, you coward! You can’t dodge me forever! ” He cried. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">THUUUUM, came the fist of the Saiyan as it collided with Frieza’s face, launching him across the horizon and out of sight. Casually, Vegeta vanished, zapping himself toward the crater recently formed by the pummeled body of Frieza, seared in pain. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">At last, ” he thought. “ The power is all mine, Frieza. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 3: Domination 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">How!? How did that worm get such incredible power!? ” Shouted the Ice Demon as he picked himself up. “ I DEMAND TO KNOW HOW! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta’s last attack had sent him flying across the Namekian landscape, causing him to crash into an island plateau. It tumbled into the sea, spraying rock fragments through the air. The livid Emperor picked himself up from the crater, visibly shaking with hatred. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">ZIP! The Super Saiyan suddenly, materialized behind him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">To answer your question, ” he laughed. “ I do a lot of push-ups and sit ups, AND I drink plenty of juice! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The Super Saiyan Prince was experiencing the thrill of his life. Somehow, against all odds, he had done it. He’d realized it instantly, the second the power overcame him. It was a well of seemingly endless energy, and his rage was the ladle to reach into it. The combined effect was overwhelming, a boil of primal instincts all pumping into his bloodstream. He had only begun to tap into the massive reservoir of energy provided by his transformation. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Bringer of Death, ” the prince inwardly dubbed himself. “ To all my foes, past and present, any any who would dare challenge my legendary might—your time has come... ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta vanished again and began teleporting wildly around Frieza, circling the tyrant, laughing and boasting, then disappearing again. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I must admit, this was all rather unexpected... ” He smiled, disappearing. Frieza spun to him, swinging and missing each time. “ But...that doesn’t mean I won’t enjoy it. ” The Prince vanished again. “ Haha, hahaha, bahahahahaha! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Rrrrrrrggggggg! ” The tyrant roared, firing an Explosive Wave in every direction. Vegeta avoided it easily, appearing above. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">NOOOOOO! ” Frieza cried out in frustration, staring up at the object of his wrath. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I am Lord of the Universe, how could his power rival mine!? By drawing this out I helped him develop and unleash this new power! I should have destroyed this scum the moment I destroyed the rest of that race of stupid monkeys! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Hah, ” Vegeta chuckled, crossing his arms over his chest. “ You’re a weakling now, Frieza. Face the facts, you’re no match for a Super Saiyan. I’m far stronger! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza had begun to tremble again, fear and anger threatening to overcome him. He stared at Vegeta, into those sea-green eyes, each of the Saiyan’s taunts pushing on his last nerve. Oh how easy it would’ve been to destroy him all those years ago—and how he’d enjoyed making the proud Saiyan Prince bend his knee and call him master, Emperor, or Lord. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Now, as each insult continued to roll effortlessly off the lips of the Prince, Frieza could only wish that he’d had the foresight to wipe out his favorite pet. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Welcome to the end of your life, Frieza, and I promise it’s going to hurt. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">But no matter their history, Frieza simply would not stand for this kind of treatment. He threw back his hands, each one creating a sphere of dark-red flames, crackling with yellow electricity. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">You disappoint me, Vegeta. I thought I taught you how to control your tongue better! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza began hurling the flame bolts at Vegeta, firing dozens, then hundreds in a mere matter of seconds. Each one exploded angrily as they met their target, black smoke completely shrouding the ground where the Saiyan stood. Frieza only stopped when he could no longer see where to aim, as he himself was also covered in smog. Panting, he could only wait and see the damage. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Not...so noisy now... ” He goaded, catching his breath. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">But a distinct laughter interrupted his respite, growing in abrasiveness and volume by the second. The haze suddenly, dissipated with a golden flash and a burst of wind from around Vegeta. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Wow, Frieza, that almost tickled. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">At the sight of his foe undamaged, the Frost Demon suddenly, cringed. That one was of his strongest attacks, and he’d given it everything he had. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The ruler of the known Galaxy, the tyrant whose name was feared across the entire Universe, was speechless. His fingernails dug into the skin of his palms, releasing a flow of purple blood down his fingertips which then dripped onto the ground. No matter what he tried, his opponent not only emerged unscathed but continued to mock him. He glared angrily at the Super Saiyan, desperately wishing he could rip out the monkey’s tongue and silence the arrogant loudmouth. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Is this what you want? ” Vegeta taunted, pointing to himself. “ No, I don’t think so; you’re scared of me, aren’t you? Go ahead and run away! Maybe I’ll let you live...while I chase you. Bahahaha! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Aaaahhhh! ” Cried Frieza. “ I HATE YOU! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The proud Saiyan Prince wasn’t even in a defensive stance, as if he was just daring Frieza to attack. With his words he had mocked him, with his body language he’d made the fight into a joke, and with his endurance he’d taken every hit the Frost Demon could dish out like it were child’s play. Never before had the self-proclaimed ruler of the Universe found himself in such a dire situation—his emotional state was clear enough evidence of that. Frieza’s frustration had begun to boil over in fits of reckless emotion. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">But in truth, that was nothing compared to what Vegeta was experiencing. The repressed wrath, the munitions of a small boy barely containing his hatred for the Lord he served—which was bottled up for years and years, masked under the guise of obedient service, was violently exploding forth. Such rage, which for most of his life had been contained, had been fueled into the most powerful warrior alive, and the resultant transformation was legendary. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Lord Frieza couldn’t stand it any longer, the Emperor of Evil desperately thinking of ways to silence the traitorous primate. Surprisingly, he hadn’t given up, he hadn’t faltered or showed any sign of stopping. “ For all that you’ve done to me, I’ll pay you back ten times! No! A THOUSAND TIMES! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta shot up about a hundred feet into the air, smirking down at Frieza as if he didn’t have a care in the world. His golden-yellow aura shimmered around him, pulsating constantly with his Super Saiyan energy. Pure hatred, which he had fed since his childhood, was exploding all around him. This was the moment of his life. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza returned his glare, revealing how successful Vegeta’s provocations had been as his face twisted with rage. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Now learn...learn what happens when you mess with the MOST POWERFUL BEING IN THE UNIVERSE! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza tensed, extended his right arm and firing an enormous wave of purple energy. The blast zoomed towards Vegeta, swelling in diameter the closer it got to him. The ever confident Super Saiyan only smiled. No fear, not even respect, was hinted in his expression-only wrath. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Humph, ” the Prince grunted in apathy. In the last instant before impact, Vegeta leaned into the beam with his right shoulder and brushed it aside with a flick of his arm, sending the attack soaring through the upper atmosphere and harmlessly into space. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Wwhhat? ” Screamed a trembling Frieza. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Hahahahahaha! Now, after I’ve effortlessly deflected even your strongest attack, do you finally see the power of a Super Saiyan? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 4: Trump Card 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">A few hundred miles away, Goku floated in the only remaining rejuvenation chamber aboard Frieza’s ship. The warm liquid he was in felt like a bit like thick water, and it gave him a constant tingling sensation from head to toe. At first, the injuries had stung and he couldn’t have moved if he had wanted. Now, in light of the relaxing dreamlike state provided by the healing tank, he didn’t even feel like trying to move. He much preferred healing tanks to Earth medicine, particularly since no needles were involved. Fortunately, the relaxation provided by the chamber only helped to further his focus on the ongoing battle. But though his keen senses were keeping him aware of the battle just outside, the blow by blow details eluded him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Wow...this new power of Vegeta’s is mind blowing. Pretty lucky for us though, ” he thought. “ If he hadn’t gotten so much stronger, there’s a good chance Gohan and the others would be dead right now. ” The Saiyan from Earth had been wondering for quite a while how much longer his rejuvenation would take. He was itching to get to the battlefield and see this fight for himself. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">BEEEEEP! The timer on the healing tank buzzed loudly, as if his thoughts alone had triggered the end of the process. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Alright, I’m healed! ” Goku said excitedly as he placed his right hand on the glass of the tank, shattering it with a small release of energy. In a brilliant explosion of light, Goku shot right out of the hull of the ship, landing softly on the exterior of the vessel. A clean breeze of Namek blew gently against his wet skin, cooling him off more than drying him. He closed his eyes, breathing in his surroundings. The air was salty and warm, but had a certain life to it that was noticeably absent whenever Goku had been in technological or industrial cities. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Wow, I feel incredible! I didn’t think I could get much stronger than I was, but I guess I don’t know my own limits. Still, I don’t know if I have what it takes to go against Frieza or Vegeta. Both of them are off the charts. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">For Goku the moment was surreal, lasting perhaps longer than he should have allowed. “ All right, guys. I don’t know if I can be of any help or not, but I’m on my way! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Back at the battlefield... '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Krillin gulped, comprehending not just how outclassed he ''was, but also Gohan and Piccolo—and he dared think it: even Goku. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Uh, guys, ” he stuttered. “ That last attack...it looked like Frieza gave it his all, yet somehow Vegeta just flicked it into the air like a beach ball! It’s scary how strong he’s gotten... ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">It is incredible though, ” Piccolo grudgingly admitted. “ Who’d have guessed that after all the trouble we went through fighting Frieza’s other forms, Vegeta would somehow be the one to defeat him in the end? ” The Namekian, who knew enough to have a healthy mistrust of Vegeta at all times, was quite pissed. “ I actually thought I’d gained quite a bit of strength too, fusing with Nail in addition to my training in Otherworld. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Hey, don’t get too down on yourself, ” Krillin reassured him. “ None of us knew that Frieza could transform and even if we had, you still can handle his first two forms no problem! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Tch, ” Piccolo grunted, as if he was disgusted with himself. “ I only hope Vegeta can end this once and for all. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">He is on our side, right? ” Gohan asked, somewhat afraid to know the answer. Piccolo happened to be wondering the exact same thing, hoping that Vegeta would be satisfied if he managed to defeat Frieza. It was conceivable that the Prince might be in a good enough mood after defeating the Frost Demon that he would simply part ways with them. But was it really likely? Piccolo knew better than to assume anything. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza stood, right arm extended, staring in shock up into the Namekian skyline. Vegeta had dealt him another great humiliation, effortlessly deflecting an attack that should’ve vaporized the monkey. The Evil Emperor’s strongest energy wave had just been flicked aside, a feat he’d never dreamed possible. Vegeta laughter filled his ears now, burning away at his patience by the second. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Smoke rose from the Frost Demon’s scorched fingertips as he panted briefly to recover energy. Above, the Saiyan was probably imagining some creatively gruesome way of finishing him off. And as much as that angered him, the Frost Demon was beginning to refocus himself—he knew he’d have to think quickly if he were to regain his edge and composure. Nothing he had so far tried was working. He hadn’t even so much as scratched Vegeta’s shiny golden new form...but he would. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">What must I do to be rid of him? ” Murmured Frieza. “ There must be a way! ” Vegeta had become so powerful that even the Frost Demon, in all his vast knowledge of how to kill, was running out of ideas. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Do I not have even one advantage over this so-called Super Saiyan? I WILL think of something! ” The white-skinned Emperor suddenly, began to recollect, all those years ago, back to when he had wiped out the Saiyan race. His attack from space, just beyond the edge of the planet’s atmosphere, had been quite the fireworks display—perhaps even his favorite memory of destroying a planet. He’d burned the whole barrel of monkeys, wiping out the source, and turned their homeworld into nothing but an asteroid graveyard—then it came to him. The purple lips of the Demon curled to the right in his typical smirk. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Well well, Vegeta, I must say you do impress me. ” Frieza levitated, as casually as possible, up towards the Super Saiyan. “ It seems there was a bit more truth to those stories than I ever thought possible. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta was smiling as well, his hands resting casually at his sides. “ What are you playing at now? Scheming as always...or maybe you really do realize the hopelessness of your situation. Either way I will find you out... ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Stupid arrogant monkey, he’s actually buying it, ” Frieza thought, concealing his glee. It was at times like this he was particularly proud of his cunning with words. He could manipulate any situation to his advantage. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">So, you’re finally ready to admit the truth, Frieza? And here I was hoping I would get the pleasure of torturing you. ” Vegeta, for some reason, wanted to wait and see what Frieza was up to. Though in part he felt ready to end it, he was also getting a bit carried away in the ecstasy of his new power. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Perhaps, ” the tyrant answered. “ You may indeed be a Super Saiyan, Vegeta. For that, I give you credit. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">You willingly acknowledge my superiority, then? ” Vegeta continued, laughing. “ Hahaha, you’re no fun. Well, at least you still haven’t bowed to me. I suppose I can have some fun by forcing you to kneel. And be sure to extend me every courtesy, Frieza, down to the exact posture and detail you once demanded out of me. Bahahaha! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The tyrant’s facade of a smile barely held another second. Unable to contain his cunning or his hatred, Frieza’s teeth grit together. Somehow, he quickly caught himself, biting his lip. If only he could keep from reacting to Vegeta’s boasts for a few moments more he would have all the power he needed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">It’s really too bad I’ll miss out on your kneeling to me, ” Vegeta frowned. “ Since I can’t stand the sight of your ugly face an instant longer! ” His fingers tingling with excitement as he raised them above his head. “ So now, for the 'coupe de grace', I’ve thought of the perfect way to annihilate you—something both symbolic and iconic. This is your end Frieza, are you ready to stare into the eyes of death itself? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Oh, Vegeta. You never learn, ” the tyrant cackled inwardly. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Unknown to the Prince, Frieza had been secretly charging an orb of black and pink energy behind his back. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Fool, it’s not always the strongest that wins the fight! ” He lifted his hand high and instantly the energy ball quadrupled in size, continuing to grow by the millisecond. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Now die, planet, DIE! ” He hurled his Black Hole Death Ball straight down, smiling at the brilliance of his plan. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">WHAT?! ” Cried Vegeta in shock. It was already too late to interrupt or deflect the attack. “ NO! You wouldn’t! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I just did! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The spherical Death Ball ripped through the air, destroying even the tiniest bacteria in it’s path, as it dove down towards Namek. It scraped and dug into the surface of the planet, shooting dirt outwards in all sides at it cut it’s way into the ground. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Twenty times Ka-me-ha-me-haaaaa! ” Came a voice from below as a beam of powerful blue energy collided with the Death Ball. Goku’s attack pushed the sphere out of it’s trajectory and into a nearby cliff side where it detonated. The explosion blinded everyone, creating a dome of light on the planet’s surface that could be seen from the other side of the Galaxy. When it finally subsided, the planet was still intact; miraculously. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">It’s my dad! ” A young boy shouted. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">...Goku, ” Piccolo grinned. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Alright! ” Krillin added. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Stunned, Vegeta looked down and saw him there, healed at last. “ Kakarot... ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 5: Power Up to the Limit 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza’s Death Ball only grazed the surface of the planet, but the explosion left a crater several miles in diameter. The black mushroom cloud from the blast covered the sky as far as the eye could see. Two of Namek’s Suns were blotted out and with the third Sun currently on the far side of the planet, everything became suddenly, dark. The only light remaining was a golden hue, rippling through the air as lightning continued to flash. Thunder joined the electricity in shaking the planet, obeying Vegeta’s every command. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Daddy! ” Shouted Gohan. “ I’m so glad to see you! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku relaxed from the fury of his 20x Kaioken, catching his breath. His eyes were anything but friendly as his dark brow warded off Gohan’s approach. If he hadn’t stopped that blast, the entire planet would be gone right now. Goku was furious. The lives of Gohan, Krillin, Piccolo, and Bulma were almost taken instantly, before he even had a chance to fight. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Hey you, Frieza! Whatever grudge you have against Vegeta, you leave this planet out of it! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta was momentarily grateful for Kakarot’s intervention, coupled with the thought that they both wanted Frieza dead. However, his pride having ascended to great new levels, he couldn’t resist the chance to demean Kakarot. “ Nobody asked for your assistance Clown! I can handle Frieza quite well all by myself! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Typical, ” Goku thought. “ I’d do well to remind Vegeta we are on the same side now. ” He turned back towards the Super Saiyan. “ Sure you won’t flip me for it Vegeta? I was really looking forward to fighting this guy. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Haha. As IF, Kakarot. ” Vegeta turned his view back upon Frieza, who was visibly shaken by the failure of his trump card. “ Just consider yourself lucky that you get to witness our entire race being avenged, and by none other than the Prince himself, now a Super Saiyan. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza was racking his brain for ideas. His one chance to defeat Vegeta, destroying the planet and thus eliminating the breathable atmosphere, had failed. He, of course, was a Frost Demon. His race could survive anywhere, so he would have been fine. After all, surviving the explosion of a planet was something he had done on many occasions. Better still, Vegeta was well aware of Frieza’s ability to survive the planet’s end and simply drift through space until a ship came for him. In a way it would have been the perfect victory. He would have defeated the Super Saiyan of Legend, using not only his might but also his head. No one would ever dare challenge his supremacy again. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Well then, ” Vegeta began, the confident tone in his voice as irritating to Frieza as ever. “ If you are quite through with all the interruptions, I think it’s about time I finish this. ” His mind was racing. Frieza was crafty, this he knew. Luck had been on his side, in the form of Kakarot, but he had almost lost due to his own overconfidence. “ How could I have let Frieza outsmart me like that? I’m a Super Saiyan, the most ruthless warrior alive. Worst of all I had to rely on Kakarot to save me from my stupidity. ” His rage again started building. “ You won’t have the chance to pull any more tricks, Frieza! I’m going to finish you off, once and for all! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza was desperate, yet he had one last hope. Announcing loudly, as if to himself, he laid the bait. “ If only I had time to power up to my very maximum. But how! Vegeta has always been a coward, a gutless primate. He wouldn’t dare to fight me at full strength. ” Frieza grinned inside at his craftiness, hoping it would work. He knew Saiyan pride. He knew they would never pass up a challenge. This was it. “ Go on, Vegeta, finish me now while you still have the chance. You know your Super Saiyan strength is nothing compared to my true power! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Humph, ” grunted Vegeta. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">OH NO! ” Piccolo yelled. “ He has to finish it now while he has the chance! If he doesn’t, Frieza may very well become even stronger than a Super Saiyan! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Uh oh. ” Gohan exclaimed, reaching his hand onto the pants-leg of his Namekian friend. “ Maybe we should get out of here, Mr. Piccolo. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I’m sorry, Gohan. It isn’t up to us, this is Vegeta’s choice. ” Goku had appeared suddenly, beside Piccolo. He spoke with a strange assurance. “ If it were me, I would want to fight him at his very strongest too. Somehow, it just feels right. After all, it isn’t really fair to beat someone when they aren’t at their maximum. ” Goku put his hand on Gohan’s shoulder, his ever-inspiring smile reassuring the boy. “ Son, I’m proud of how you fought today. You too, Krillin and Piccolo. You guys did an amazing job. Just think about it. You survived this entire time, accomplished our mission with the Dragon Balls, and then took on the strongest known being in the Universe. After all we’ve been through, we aren’t going to lose now. Let’s just have a little faith in Vegeta. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I don’t know, Goku; I have a LOT of difficulty putting any trust in Vegeta, ” said Piccolo. “ He only joined us because it was his only choice. Who’s to say he won’t kill all of us next if he manages to beat Frieza? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Ah, don’t worry guys. I’m sure it’ll all turn out fine. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta had been considering his options. He knew Frieza was baiting him. His rage was hot enough to engulf Frieza in an instant, but he also wanted to fight him at his best. He couldn’t decide if it was curiosity, pride, anger, provocation, or some combination of them. Perhaps it was a base Saiyan instinct, amplified by his transformation, but he no longer cared. His decision was made. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Fine then, Frieza. I will allow you two minutes, in which you may do as you choose. When that time expires, I WILL kill you. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza smirked, as his purple lips couldn't contain his excitement. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 6: Clash of the Titans 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Instantly Frieza clenched his fists and purple energy shot out from his body. He grit his teeth together and began to charge up, calling deep inside himself, in every dark corner, to awaken the depths of his power. He had only found it necessary to call upon this much of his strength once before, against his father. Prior to receiving his inheritance of the Empire, he had been required to prove his strength. Reminiscent, Frieza laughed at how much better he had done than Cooler, his older brother, in the test against the mighty King Cold. Now, he needed every ounce of that power if he was going to survive. Slowly, it was coming back to him, reawakening inside his bulging body. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I really hope you’re right about this, Goku, ” said Piccolo. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Ghrrrrrrrrr, ” grunted the tyrant as the veins in his forehead swelled. Frieza’s slender white and purple form began to thicken. The muscles in his thighs nearly doubled in size, followed by his calves swelling up as large as volleyballs. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Harrgg, huugggggghhhhhhh, ” he screamed as he continued charging. Next, his shoulders began to grow out and upwards, making the round purple protrusions stand up like bubbly armor. His neck thickened also, as his once thin chest swelled with power and pride. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Shudder in fear of my full power at 100%, Vegeta! Ghaaaaaaaaaaah! ” Lastly, his biceps, triceps, and forearm all popped out, making his misleadingly un-intimidating final form suddenly, a lot more physically impressive. There stood the Frost Tyrant, his aura now an appropriate icy blue, rather than purple. His face was colder and more cruel than ever. Frieza let out a deep breath, dropping to the ground and relaxing his form into his unique fighting stance, his right leg casually resting behind his left. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Wow, ” thought Goku. “ He is finally showing what he is really capable of. Unbelievable! I never imagined he was holding back so much strength! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Waiting patiently above was Vegeta. He wore an expression of vague amusement, as if to announce his self-assurance. “ No matter how strong Frieza makes himself, I am a Super Saiyan, ” thought Vegeta. “ I cannot and will not be defeated. Not by him, not by anyone! ” He stiffened his resolve, preparing to engage in battle. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Well then, Vegeta, what do you think? ” Frieza casually bragged as he held his hands to his sides, palms facing up. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta smiled briefly, then grit his teeth. “ I think your two minutes has expired! Grrruuuuuaaahhh! ” The Prince unleashed his fury in a quick dash towards Frieza. As he struck with his right fist, the Planet Destroyer reached up and caught it with his hand. Vegeta swung with his left, which was also caught in Frieza’s palm. The two then began struggling to push through each other’s defenses. Fingers of violent opposing hands interlocked as lightning wildly struck the earth between them. The force they were simultaneously exerting split the ground below their feet in a fissure and caused the water nearby to boil. In the momentary war of brute strength neither could seem to gain the upper hand. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">They’re...completely equal! ” Gasped Piccolo. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku looked over at the Namek, smiling. “ For now, at least. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">After a few moments of struggle, it seemed a stalemate. Frieza, however, gained a slight advantage by using his tail to break the deadlock and knock Vegeta backwards. Dashing after him, Frieza swung an angry chop at his chest. But the Prince vanished just before it struck, appearing behind Frieza with a Sky Uppercut. His attack also missed, the force of the blow smashing the unfortunate mountain in it’s path to tiny bits. The Ice Demon had dodged just in time, teleporting about thirty feet in front of the Prince. Face to face again, the two dashed forwards, each warrior free from their restraints, and began to clobber each other. As the speed of their blows continued increasing, they were soon too quick for even Goku to follow. The shock-waves from each blocked attack were powerful enough to knock a planet out of orbit, and the planet itself seemed frightfully aware of the damage they were capable of causing. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">THUUMMM, THUUMMM, THUUMMM, came the indistinguishable sound vortex of rolling thunder and super-powered punches. Gohan, Krillin, and Piccolo shielded their eyes, unable to even watch the fight as the collateral damage was simply too powerful. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">They’re going to tear this whole planet apart! ” Krillin shouted. The next moment he was saved by Gohan from being swept backwards by the shocks, as his defenses had given out. And he would have crashed helplessly into a large cliff side above the green water of Namek, causing it to thereby tumble into the sea, if it weren’t for the son of Goku having suddenly, tapped into his rage for that moment and stopping the shockwaves by solidly punching them right back to the clashing titans with a Kiai initiated from his raised fist. The sudden display of power surprising Goku, Piccolo, and Krillin. Especially since Gohan’s Shockwave Fist still held enough power to blowback both Super Saiyan Vegeta and Full Power Frieza out of their exchange of blows and into the ocean, in spite of the clear blast of Ki traveling the vast distance between the Z Fighters and their foes. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">But the two monsters of power were simply staggered and continued their duel beneath the depths of the Namekian seas. While Gohan dropped to his knees and gasped for breath from the effort he had subconsciously pulled off to save his friend from a watery grave. “Wow, nice job son! You momentarily became strong enough to rival even Frieza!” Gohan smiled at his father being impressed with his strength as Krillin helped the small boy to his feet. “But <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Piccolo, I want you to take Gohan and Krillin. Find Bulma, find my spaceship, and get out of here! ” Goku yelled, trying to be heard over the roars of the battle overhead. “ As for me, I have to make sure Frieza won’t come after us. Whatever happens, I won’t let him escape! Now go! ” The two Super Warriors shared a brief stare, Piccolo realizing the seriousness in his former enemy’s eyes. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The Namekian obediently grabbed both Gohan and Krillin before he took off immediately. He obeyed because he understood. He was no coward, yet this was a fight where his own strength was completely meaningless. The presence of anyone Goku cared about would now only serve as a distraction and he knew neither Vegeta nor Frieza would hesitate to attack for fear of their safety. They had to go. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Good luck, Goku! ” Piccolo yelled as he flew off. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 7: The Power of the Super Saiyan 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Far from planet Namek, in Otherworld, King Kai of the North anxiously watched the events unfolding. There, on his tiny planet, his dead pupils Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu listened eagerly for his updates on the battle. So much was resting on this one fight between Frieza and the Super Saiyan Prince. As much as they hated Vegeta, King Kai had explained that Frieza was a much worse villain than Vegeta had ever been. In fact, he was largely responsible for turning Vegeta into the heartless warrior he had become. They grudgingly had decided to root for the Saiyan, choosing, as it were, the lesser of two evils. Still, King Kai had to admit, his chances looked good. From the best he could tell, even with Frieza fighting at his maximum power, Vegeta was holding his own. But it was much too soon for him to call, especially since he knew the cunning of Frieza. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">THUUUUUM! Vegeta had taken a hard kick to the face, launching him out of the water and through multiple mountains before he finally slowed himself and regained balance. Frieza was every bit as powerful as he had believed. How could he have ever thought he could take on Frieza before becoming a true Super Saiyan? Until now he’d had no clue what the Frost Demon was really capable of, and he had to admit it was impressive. He smiled. It was as much of a thrill as he could have hoped for. He knew his own resolve was unending. He, Vegeta, the first Super Saiyan in a thousand years, would prove to himself and everyone else why the legend should be feared. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Bringer of Death. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Is that all, Frieza? Or are you still only toying around? ” Vegeta announced, as he smugly wiped a streak of blood from his bottom lip. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">You stupid, arrogant monkey! You won’t be smiling when I’m through with you! ” Frieza vanished along with Vegeta, as their light speed movements and attacks began again. This time Vegeta was maintaining his cool much too easily and Frieza could sense that any edge he had previously possessed was now gone. Originally, with his 100% maximum, he estimated his own physical strength to have a slight advantage over the Super Saiyan, but as he continued to exert himself his power began to falter. He was tiring out, and to his frustration Vegeta seemed to have hardly taken much damage. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">What’s wrong? Don’t tell me the all-powerful Frieza is running out of steam. ” Vegeta chuckled. “ At this point I’m completely confident I could finish you off anytime I want, hahahaha! ” In truth, Vegeta wasn’t quite aware of the full extent of his own powers yet, but he was certain he could back up his boasting. “ Here it comes, Frieza. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">What! You can’t honestly believe I’m going to fall for that, Vegeta! ” Cried the distraught icy terror. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Before the Demon could speak another word, Vegeta hurled his iron Super Saiyan fist into Frieza’s gut. “ Kwuuachahach, ” coughed the Demon as blood flew out of his mouth. He couldn't breathe. The mighty Saiyan’s fist was lodged firmly in his torso. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Oh, Frieza, don’t you see? I’m not trying to trick you. The truth is far too much fun! ” Vegeta yanked his hand out swiftly and, in one powerful stroke from both his fists, hammered Frieza towards the planet. Smiling, he peered down through the debris, quite satisfied with himself. “ Ah, Kakarot, do you see the great and mighty Frieza now? He’s unable to even pick himself up. Such a disgrace! If only our fathers were here to see this day, haha. Perhaps it is finally time for us to be granted vengeance... ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku was the only one capable of even watching the fight, besides King Kai, and he had stayed to make sure neither Frieza nor Vegeta would come after him or his friends. “ Vegeta, it’s done. You have proven that he is no match for you. He has been humiliated and to make it worse, he was beaten by a Super Saiyan. He is a broken man, not even able to stand up to a monkey. ” Goku paused briefly for effect. “ Let’s get out of here, Vegeta. There is no longer any reason to continue this fight. ” Goku had chosen his words as carefully as possible. He knew convincing Vegeta to show mercy, especially to Frieza, was an impossible task, but he had to try. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Really, Kakarot? Mercy? You sicken me! ” Vegeta spat. “ But you do make a point. ” He turned again to the fallen tyrant. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Huuuuuuaaaaaahhhh, ” yelled Vegeta, as he ignited his Super Saiyan powers and pushed them to the maximum. “ This fight is over! ” He placed his arms out straight before him, his fingers curled as his palms joined at the base. A small sphere of dense golden energy began to form at the center, crackling with power. Electricity danced through the air around it and jumped through Vegeta’s wrists, streaking out through his fingers. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Wow! What power! ” Awed Goku. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta, his attack almost fully charged, gleamed with excitement as he stared down upon his trembling foe. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I’m going to finish you off! Goodbye, Frieza! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza had barely picked himself up to one knee, but he turned his head to face the legendary golden man poised above him. He had no words of defiance, nor did he have time to speak them if he had. Struggling, he staggered to his feet, clutching at the pain in his stomach. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Feast your eyes...on Super Vegeta’s Galick Flash! Haaaaaaaaaaaaa! ” From his hands the cannon exploded, launching a burning stream of yellow energy, directed straight at Frieza. The blast was unavoidably huge, racing brilliantly in a beam of pure vengeance. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza gathered all his remaining resolve as he tensed his body for impact. “ I will never...be...DEFEATED! ” He braced for the attack, feet planted and both arms extended, with all his might. Instantly, the blast stung and drove him deep into the ground, crushing rock and dirt beneath his burning feet. For a moment he slowed it’s impact, but he felt his flesh beginning to melt, his knees suddenly, weak. “ I can’t control it! It’s too powerful! ” He moaned in desperation. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Above, Frieza could distinctly hear the laughing voice of Vegeta, howling with unquenchable delight. He had lost; Vegeta had won. Frieza felt his last ounce of resistance falter and then the blast took him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Bringer of Death. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">At this critical point, a little space should be taken to explain exactly how the Super Saiyan transformation affects a Saiyan’s power level. How strong is Vegeta, and how strong can he become? '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku is thought to have had a power level of 3,000,000 after emerging from the regeneration chamber - a power level he could easily raise to 6,000,000 with the lowest level of Kaioken (2x) and 60,000,000 with a 20x Kaioken. When Frieza was claiming to be using exactly half his power, he was just barely able to stop a 20x Kamehameha. Based on this, Frieza’s full power is believed to be 120,000,000. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">As a Super Saiyan, Goku was more than twice as strong as his 20x Kaioken: around 150,000,000 or fifty times his base power. Because of this, many have assumed that the Super Saiyan transformation gives a Saiyan the same boost as a 50x Kaioken would (if such a thing were possible). Under this interpretation, a Super Saiyan is always fifty times stronger in his transformed state as he would be at rest. Goku at 3 million would be 150 million as a Super Saiyan; Vegeta at 2.4 million would be 120 million as a Super Saiyan, Trunks at 15 million would be 750 million as a Super Saiyan, etc. As their base power levels grew, their Super Saiyan strength grew fifty times faster. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">However, Akira Toriyama has explicitly stated that he didn’t intend for it to be taken this way, saying that later on, going Super Saiyan is probably closer to 10x or even less. This sentiment has been largely ignored by the Dragon Ball Z fan community, who have accepted the 50x multiplier as indisputable and unshakeable fact. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Upon reflection, however, it becomes evident that the only reason Super Saiyan is assumed to be a multiplier is that Kaioken makes fans think of multipliers. It turns out that there is really no reason the Super Saiyan transformation should be tied to a Saiyan’s base power. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">In Bringer of Death, I have chosen to treat the Super Saiyan transformation as a simple addition to a Saiyan’s base power. It is a massive reservoir of energy - around 145 million - obtained on top of their former strength. No matter what a Saiyan’s base power level is, he will gain the same augmentation when he transforms. Goku at 3 million became 148 million (3 + 145) as a Super Saiyan; Vegeta at 2.4 million became 147.4 million (2.4 + 145) as a Super Saiyan; Trunks at 15 million would become 160 million (15 + 145) as a Super Saiyan. As a Saiyan’s base power increases, the added power he receives from transforming remains the same. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Although this may initially seem like a foreign concept, it greatly simplifies much of what we know about the Dragon Ball Z Universe. There are no complicated calculations; tiny increases in base strength don’t suddenly, translate to overwhelming advantages in the Super Saiyan state. It even makes sense from an operational standpoint: Great Ape and Kaioken depend on a warrior’s base strength, but going Super Saiyan is a completely new and more useful ability because it affords the same power to all. Coincidentally, the boost is just enough that anyone who becomes a Super Saiyan is automatically strong enough to defeat Frieza. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">As Super Saiyans, Goku and Vegeta are able to overcome their former limitations in training. In their base state, they would have been hard-pressed to train very much beyond 9-10 million, but as Super Saiyans their base strength can grow much more quickly. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">A common objection to this model is that eventually a Super Saiyan’s base power level would compose most of their strength in their transformed state. But that is exactly what we see later on in Dragon Ball Z. As the Saiyans face the Android threat, they recognize that training their base power level is becoming less and less effective. That is why they entered the Hyperbolic Time Chamber - not to train their base (although it was enhanced), but to increase the power of their Super Saiyan transformations. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The Ascended Super Saiyan state acquired by Vegeta and the Ultra Super Saiyan state reached by Trunks are examples of this. Just as Goku had concentrated and multiplied his base energy using the Kaioken technique, so Vegeta and Trunks concentrate and amplify the energy added by the Super Saiyan transformation. Because this energy is an addition to their base state, using the Ascended or Ultra forms do not place as much strain on the body as Kaioken did, making them much preferred over the Kai technique. In turn, the added power of the Ascended and Ultra states allows them to train their base states that much further, eventually being able to surpass the Androids even without going into their amplified Super Saiyan states. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Finally, this helps rectify the power relationship between the Saiyans and other warriors, like Piccolo. Near the beginning of the Cell Saga, Piccolo had fused with Kami and surpassed the strength of all the Super Saiyans. Yet, after the Cell Games, the Saiyans are comfortable with the idea of fighting Piccolo in their base states. The only explanation for this is that their base power level was much more than 1/50th of their strength as Super Saiyans. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Going Super Saiyan, Ascended Super Saiyan, Evolved Saiyan, Legendary Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, Super Saiyan 3, Super Saiyan 4, Super Saiyan God, Saiyan Beyond God, or Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan adds a dramatic increase to the power of a Saiyan warrior. Yet they rely on their base power in addition to their transformations to remain the most powerful warriors in the Universe. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta: 2,400,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Super Saiyan Vegeta: 147,400,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza 4th form: 100,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza 100% Maximum: 120,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku: 3,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku 20X Kaioken: 60,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Enraged Gohan: 90,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Thanks for your continued reading! If any of you are curious if this will be one of the last installments, rest assured that Bringer of Death is far from over. Updates will continue as scheduled. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 8: Invincible 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Planet Namek might never recover. When the blast detonated, it blew a crater in the landscape so large and deep, one could barely see across it and could not begin to see the bottom. Water rushed over the edges, giving it the strange appearance of a large gaping hole in the middle of the sea. Still, the planet had managed to survive, somehow. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Hahahaha! Well, Kakarot, how about that? Sometimes I impress even myself! ” Vegeta raised his fists high above his head in triumph. “ The Winner is...the Super Saiyan Prince, Vegeta! Hahahaha! ” He ignited his energy and, using small bursts, fired in every direction. The blasts brilliantly sparkled as they streaked off, creating a Saiyan firework display. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku, not distracted by the celebratory explosions, stood on the nearest island to the crater, scanning and sensing for any sign that Frieza might have survived. “ I can’t sense him anymore. That’s a good sign at least, ” thought Goku. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">As the Prince reveled in the glory of his victory, he began to contemplate the full effects of his actions. “ At long last, I am the most powerful warrior in the Universe. I’ve waited so long for this day. Hahaha. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">He had done it. Everything he had ever dreamed that he might one day accomplish was now his. The legend had been true all along, it had just taken him a little while to fulfill it. Now, it was as if all of his past was suddenly, validated. Vengeance also, had been dealt. “ All those years with Frieza, swallowing my humiliation, ” thought Vegeta. “ It’s over. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Far away from Namek, King Kai pumped a fist in the air. “ Frieza has been defeated! Vegeta did it! Vegeta has beaten Frieza! ” The Kai turned his head to the left where Tien and Yamcha stood. Chiaotzu floated behind Tien’s right shoulder. “ Hey guys, do you know what this means? Look’s like I may be able to have some peace and quiet around here after all. ” The King snorted with laughter. He was always cracking up over his own jokes. “ With Piccolo alive, the Earth’s Dragon Balls have returned. You can all go home! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">That’s great for Yamcha and I, but Chiaotzu has already died once. Shenron won’t be able to bring him back a second time. ” Tien turned and smiled at his friend. “ That being the case, I’d rather stay here with the little guy. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Oh, Tien, are you sure? ” Squeaked his best friend. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Absolutely, my friend. I wouldn’t leave you here alone, ” Tien raised his eyebrows in preparation for executing his newly learned skill: humor. “ I don’t want you stuck on this lousy rock with King Kai forever...hahaha! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The group shared a good laugh, then Yamcha spoke. “ Hey King Kai, not that I’m so eager to stay here even longer, but shouldn’t we ask the Dragon to restore the lives of everyone Frieza killed? Maybe one of the Nameks could revive their Dragon, then Chiaotzu could be brought back to life. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">That’s an excellent idea Yamcha. In fact, I’m surprised I didn’t think of that myself. How were you able to think of it anyway? Your usual advice is always so, um, obvious. ” The Kai laughed again. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Hey! What’s that supposed to mean? ” Grumbled Yamcha, as everyone laughed again together. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">All right then, I suppose I should contact Kami. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta, Prince of Destruction landed on the island in front of Goku, relaxing his aura but staying in his Super Saiyan form. “ So, Kakarot. Are you ready to finally settle the score between us? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Where could he possibly be going with this? ” Goku wondered. “ There is no way I can defeat Vegeta now that he is a Super Saiyan; he knows that. But maybe if I had some time to train first...yeah that’s it! ” Goku smiled at the Prince. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Sorry, Vegeta, but I’m afraid your power has far surpassed my own. There isn’t really a point in us fighting right now, you’d whip me. But, if you give me a year and then return to Earth, I’ll be glad to have a rematch. ” Goku wondered if a year would be enough time for him to prepare, but he felt pretty confident he could do it. In the five day trip to Namek alone, he had raised his base power to ten times what it had been on Earth. “ Well, what do you say Vegeta? I promise I’ll be ready to give you a worthy battle. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta had been turning the question over in his mind. What did he want to do with the Earthlings now? He could easily kill them all, even Kakarot. But he owed his victory, at least in part, to the help he had received from them. It wouldn’t hurt to let them live, for now. Besides, Vegeta knew exactly who he wanted to track down next. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Alright, Kakarot. Luckily for you, I have some 'things' I want to take care of. ” Vegeta smiled to himself, planning his revenge on the remaining member of the Cold family. His bloody wrath would be poured out on past and present generations of the Frost Demons. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">In the distance Goku saw the rapidly approaching white aura of the young Gohan. Energy streamed behind him as he flew in and landed beside his father. “ Daddy! You’re alright! ” Gohan hugged his dad’s leg, looking up innocently with a smile. “ Is Frieza really gone? Does this mean we can all go home now? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">His father smiled back at him. “ Yep, we’re going home! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">We already found Bulma and the ship! Everyone is ready when you are! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku answered with a gentle laugh, smiling at his son. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta grunted in apathy, praising himself for his restraint to not kill them both where they stood. “ I’m the one who defeated Frieza, runt. ” He interrupted. “ Don’t you see? I have now become invincibl...gwaaa ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Instantly, everything froze. Vegeta clearly saw the Death Beam passing through his body, cutting effortlessly through his torso, but he didn’t believe it. “ How could this have happened? It can’t end like this, it just can’t! ” He thought, as the world around him came crashing down. “ I put everything I had into that last attack. It was enough to destroy Frieza and this planet ten times! Why didn’t it? ” He fell flat on his face, coughing a wad of blood to the side as he collapsed. The beam had ripped directly through his heart. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">No, Vegeta! ” Spoke the Destroyer of Worlds named Frieza. “ Only I am INVINCIBLE! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 9: Birth of an Ultimate Warrior! Steven Bloodriver '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Blood. Lots of blood was spewing from Vegeta. Lots of blood was gushing from Frieza. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Standing but a few feet away from the fallen Prince, the Frost Demon miraculously appeared. His body was mutilated, but he remained alive. The Death Beam he had so sneakily fired had not missed it’s mark, and soon his victory over the Super Saiyan would be final. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Bringer of Death. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Oh no! ” Cried Goku, the pitch of his voice raised, conveying a sense of fear. “ How in the world did Frieza survive? He was hit by everything Vegeta had! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Words could not describe the pain felt by Vegeta. He had tasted sweet victory, felt true power, and fulfilled his greatest longings. Suddenly, it had all been stripped away. He had been stronger, faster, smarter; he had fought with honor. How then, could he now be lying there in a pool of his own blood? What great mistake had he made that had cost him so dearly? '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Did I hold back? No, I know I didn’t! '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">” '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black"> Vegeta inwardly argued with his subconscious. “ Did I drag the fight out, giving him time to come up with some escape tactic? ” He wondered. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;color:black">“ '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">No, I’m sure he couldn’t have survived that attack. Yet, there he is. <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza stood, panting, and fixed his eyes on Goku. The red pupils in the tyrant’s eyes were menacing, longing to murder again. He was still in a great deal of pain, having been beaten to a pulp a few moments before and then barely surviving the Super Galick Flash. He had sustained a serious injury to his right side, which he covered with his left palm to stop the bleeding. Additionally, he had cuts and bruises everywhere. His hands were warped, no longer white, but a melted brownish yellow. They had braced against the full force of Vegeta’s attack and would probably be permanently deformed. Overall, however, he deemed himself still in good enough condition to fight. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Ka...karot, you have...to finish what I started, ” Vegeta coughed blood again, trying to clear his throat so he could speak clearly. “ You have...to get angry enough...cough cough... ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku interrupted. “ Save your strength, Vegeta. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">No! Kaka...rot. Listen to me. You...are the last of the Saiyans now.” Vegeta knew he only had a few words remaining. He could feel his mind growing numb, the world around him starting to fade. “ Avenge me, Kakarot. Save the Universe...you...are the only...cough...one who can. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza would have intervened to break up their little heart to heart, but he was using the spare moments to try and recover his strength. Wounded as he was, he didn’t want to take any chances. He had gotten lucky once; he did not want to tempt fate. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I promise I will do everything in my power to stop him, Vegeta. You will never be forgotten, my Prince, nor will I fail to honor what you achieved here today. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; color:black">” '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black"> Goku looked deeply into the eyes of Vegeta. For a moment, they understood each other as never before. Although no more words could be spoken, Goku felt the burden, the fate of the Universe, being placed into his hands. Then, Vegeta was gone. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Silence. The battlefield was devoid of all sound. Even the waves of the sea seemed to stand still. Finally, a gentle breeze swept through the hair of the fallen Prince; the planet’s way of respecting the dead. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku bowed his head, honoring his fallen comrade. He then knelt down and took the Prince in his arms, gently lifting his body. Nearby was a small opening in the rock which led to a one roomed cavern. It was nothing special, definitely not worthy of a Prince, but it would still be better than burying him in a hole on the battlefield. Goku bent over as he stepped through the shallow opening and laid the Saiyan Prince in the center. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Vegeta, I’m so sorry I let this happen. I don’t know how to become a Super Saiyan like you, but I promise you this: it’s either me or him. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;color:black">” '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"> Goku ducked out of the tomb. He then lifted his right hand above the ground, summoning a large boulder from underneath him. It ripped up through the dirt of Namek until it met Goku’s palm. The stone was circular, about six feet in diameter. Telekinetically, Goku rolled it over to cover the entryway. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; color:black">“ '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Something still seems to be missing, '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">” '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black"> Goku thought. “ Hmmm. Perhaps a marking of some kind. ” He raised his right pointer finger and began filling it with energy. It glowed red. Carving into the stone, he wrote 'Prince Vegeta', and underneath it 'The Super Saiyan'. “ There, ” Goku said, turning his head towards Frieza, who seemed quite anxious to continue battle. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku thought it strange that Frieza had allowed him the spare moment to bury Vegeta, but upon consideration he assumed that the Demon was just preoccupied trying to recover his strength. Now, the ice tyrant was no longer breathing heavily and his bleeding had mostly subsided. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">One Saiyan down, two more to go. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">” '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black"> Frieza said, adding heavy emphasis on all his consonants. “ I think the brat should die next, ” he said tilting his eyes down toward Gohan, who trembled and dashed quickly behind his father’s left leg. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Instantly, Goku charged him, furiously hurling his fist at the tyrant. It was up to him now to defeat Frieza, but first he had to buy some time for Gohan to flee. His punch was aimed at Frieza’s right side, the ribs, where he appeared most wounded. But the Frost Demon quickly turned his left shoulder to Goku and absorbed the blow with a forearm block. He then countered with a swing from his right that knocked Goku off his feet, drawing the first drop of blood from the Saiyan’s nose. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Instead of fleeing the battle, Gohan childishly stood there in shock. It had been a common occurrence over the years for Gohan to watch in stunned silence as unbelievable battles took place around him. But since he had gotten to Namek the boy had grown up a lot. He had stood up to the mighty Recoome and even fought Frieza in his second and third forms, each time strengthening both his body and his mind. Now though, once again, the overwhelmed little scholar watched helplessly as his father charged Frieza. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Goku was up again, this time veiled in a hot red flame. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;color:black">“ '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Kaioken! '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">” '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black"> He shouted. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">With his new-found strength, Goku was pushing the limits of the Kaioken technique far beyond what King Kai had ever envisioned. Originally, Goku had only increased his strength and speed to 120-130% in short bursts. King Kai had even warned him against going beyond 200%, lest the concentration of energy cause permanent damage to his body. Of course, Goku had quickly exceeded Kaioken X2, going all the way up to 400% in his first fight with Vegeta back on Earth. He had paid the price, though, and if it had not been for a Senzu Bean, he would still be in a hospital somewhere back on Earth. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">On his journey to Planet Namek, using the ship’s gravity chamber, he had practiced concentrating enough energy into his body to boost himself to Kaioken X10. By the time he arrived, he was good enough at conserving energy to maintain Kaioken X2 without any negative side effects whatsoever. It was with this strength that he had quickly overpowered the ruthless Captain Ginyu, only to become the victim of Ginyu’s Body-Change technique. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Yet the damage his body had received while being possessed by Ginyu became a blessing in disguise; the resulting Zenkai had made him much stronger than Frieza’s first three forms. Fortunately for everyone, he had earlier been able to concentrate enough of this new energy to produce a 20X Kaioken Kamehameha wave, strong enough to deflect Frieza’s Black Hole Death Ball attack and save the planet. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">But at 20X Kaioken, the slightest movement took tremendous concentration and control. Concentrating so much energy in his body drained him completely, leaving him seriously vulnerable to attack. He knew that he was nearing the absolute limit of the Kaioken technique. If he became any stronger, or if he tried a higher Kaioken boost, the strain of energy would be much too taxing for his body to withstand. He had been amazed by Prince Vegeta’s Super Saiyan transformation. Unlike his Kaioken technique, the Super Saiyan transformation didn’t depend on Vegeta’s base strength. It was a massive reservoir of raw, primal, unfiltered power, used by Vegeta in addition to his natural energy. Using the Super Saiyan energy required no special technique; it had come to Vegeta effortlessly. If only he hadn’t let his guard down! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">All these thoughts flashed through Goku’s head in an instant as he powered up to the limit of his Kaioken - pushing himself to twenty times his ordinary power level - and dashed toward Frieza. He took three running steps, gaining momentum even as blood-red flames exploded around him, and launched himself, full-fury, at the tyrant. Wounded as he was, Frieza was still much stronger than Goku, but the Saiyan’s Kaioken-enhanced speed was more than Frieza, still in his buff 100% form, had been prepared to handle. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Thuuum, ” sounded Goku’s punch. The swing connected precisely with Frieza’s face, lifting him in the air. Goku knew his burst of power was temporary. He couldn’t waste this opportunity. He raced after Frieza, catching him before he had time to recover his balance. “ Thuuum, ” rumbled across the sky as Goku swung both fists together into Frieza’s back. The Demon was tumbling rapidly towards the ground, and Goku chased. The good-hearted warrior desperately hoped his speed boost wouldn’t fail him now. In this same scenario against Nappa, he had caught the bald Saiyan with his extended left arm, breaking his back and ending their fight. Could he make it to the ground before Frieza? It might be his only chance. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The two streaking bodies, one white and one cloaked in red flame, fell out of the sky together. Their speed was so much faster than sound, Gohan didn’t hear the sonic boom until long afterwards. Goku was almost there, pushing his body to the limits of his agility. He was going to make it, but just barely. Reaching the ground, Goku planted his feet firmly and extended his strong arm upwards, bracing to try and cripple his foe. The impact he expected never came. Instead, he looked up and saw a giant sphere of purple energy. The moment lasted longer than it should have, almost as if someone actually was slowing time itself and sparking the birth of the ultimate warrior. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Daddy! NOOO! ” Screamed the only bystander. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The frightened son of Goku suddenly, lost himself, his young mind falling prey to nightmarish flashes of the future very soon to come to pass. Everything was dark and hazy, the entire planet, and all was silent and still. No living thing remained in the entire world. Instead, the lifeless carcasses of everyone he had ever known were strewn around like garbage, littered through the destruction. The body of Krillin, his dead eyes still wide open, frozen for eternity in a state of complete terror—his mother, with a gaping bloody hole through her chest—the others, each lying motionless, forever silenced, their bodies in various states of pitiful neglect. Then, Piccolo…lying face-first in the dirt, his white cape soaked through from the back with purple blood. Gohan couldn’t take it anymore. It felt like a long and frighteningly drawn out flash before his eyes, but suddenly, it was over and he was back in the moment—watching, but with renewed fortitude. “ I’ll never run again! There’s nowhere left to run now anyway, nowhere but straight through that monster! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I won’t let you die, father! ” The boy’s fists were clenched. Lightning shooting out from them. His voice sounded different—hardened and angry, but also with surprising depth and maturity. The Saiyan from Earth heard it. This had happened before – the boy’s incredible hidden power rising up for a single powerful explosion of anger. But even that wouldn’t do anything against Frieza; the Vicious God was so much stronger than any of them. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Gohan pulled away all of his reservations instinctively. He wasn’t going to let them slow him down anymore. “ No! I can’t let my father die for me. Not again. ” The boy’s eyes were sharp, his teeth grinding together. Flashes of red as blood light were coming from his eyes just outside of his pupils. His teeth becoming sharper than they were normally almost as if he was reawakening his once thought lost Saiyan ability. “ Dad, I’ve been letting everyone protect me since I was just a toddler! You and Mr. Piccolo even died for me—you two didn’t have to, nobody asked them…they just did! And why? Because when it came time to fight, I was too weak. I failed, I choked; I wasn’t strong enough. It first happened against the three evil Saiyans, then again fighting the Soldiers of Frieza’s Army, and even against Frieza himself. Well, no more! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">If Gohan had hesitated, even for a moment, all would have been lost. But he didn’t stop to think...he had already made up his mind. His father had died for him once already. Now, it was his turn. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Before anyone realized what was happening, Gohan appeared directly in front of his adored parent. “ Goodbye, father, Mr. Piccolo, ” he murmured Telepathically. “ Thank you…for everything. ” The young half-Saiyan crossed his arms in front of his face to shield himself, but he knew it would be no use. He felt his heart pounding fiercely in his chest. How strange that in his dread of death, it pumped all the harder, valiantly keeping him alive. But it’s beats were numbered. How many would there be time for before the blast enveloped him, taking him away from everyone he loved and cared about? '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">PHOOM! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">It was upon him immediately. Frieza had neutralized the speed of his fall by firing a powerful energy attack in the form of his Death Cannon, and also took notice of both Goku and Gohan being exactly where he had fired his attack to. The blast exploded brilliantly, Frieza smiling at his good fortune. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">   “ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">I can’t believe it, the brat and his no good father are both gone! ” The tyrant smiled and began to laugh. “ All of the Saiyans are finally dead! Hahahahahaha! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The explosion was immense – nearly as large as the Super Galick Flash fired by Super Vegeta just a few moments earlier. His usage of the Kaioken at twenty times his base power having drained him, Goku found himself being blown back by the sheer magnitude of the blast, but he knew it was a minute fraction of the force Gohan must have taken. A sick feeling overwhelmed him as he caught himself on the ground. Would there be anything left of his boy? After everything they had been through – all the challenges they had overcome – it would all be for nothing. Gohan’s sacrifice couldn’t save them from the murderous Frost Demon. Nothing could. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Though the Evil Emperor’s blast had covered the distance to Goku and Gohan in the blink of an eye, that split second had seemed like an eternity to the young boy standing on the blood-soaked ground. He had closed his eyes and gritted his teeth, ready and willing to meet the attack head-on. He could see no way around it; he had to die. This was it. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The blast had struck him with the force of a comet, immediately detonating against his aura. “ At least that’s good, ” he had thought. Even in that moment, his training with Piccolo and Krillin sprang back into his mind. His energy would at least ensure that the blast wouldn’t be able to travel through him and strike Goku. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">He had felt anger welling up inside him, a boiling fury. He hated himself for not being able to stand up to these monsters. Especially since he had always contributed very little for each battle he took part in, despite his ability to grow incredibly powerful when angered. But in casting aside his doubts, having a pure enough heart, and letting the anger within him to take over, Gohan had achieved an extraordinary power. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The explosion had enveloped him, it’s fiery intensity searing his skin. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">A deeper, purer, stronger fire erupted in his skull. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The heat from the explosion suddenly, disappeared, as if someone had doused a raging fire; a warmth, rather than an inferno. But his senses still told him that it’s energy was unabated. How was he still standing in one place? '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Now reborn, the young son of Goku opened his eyes. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Dropping his arms to his sides, the Evolved Saiyan stared at Frieza with unblinking blood-red eyes. His clothes, appearance, and demeanor had changed, he was even unhurt from taking the tyrant’s attack head-on. The azure flames around him made his gaze all the more terrifying. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I don’t care whether a monster like you can even feel remorse or regret. As I will promise you this…you’re going to pay for what you’ve done to my family, friends, and the other innocent lives you have harmed in the past. ” There was a menacing new growl in the tender young boy’s voice. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">You…you should be dead, ” murmured Frieza. “ How could you be still living! You can’t be a Super Saiyan too! ” The boy’s lengthened wild cut hair was waving violently from the constant rippling of his energy and the Namekian clothes he wore were also moved from the ethereal blue flames surrounding him. The Emperor of the Universe, who had been through so much with the Z Fighters and Vegeta already, was in awe. Frieza simply couldn’t believe what he was seeing, it was like in a flash, the boy had grown into a teenager. Looking much more like his father in looks, but having clothing closer to the Namekian survivor still alive on Namek. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Still completely exhausted from overusing the Kaioken, Goku stood behind the young hero—stunned, silent, and more proud of the boy than he had ever been of anything else in his entire life; he even smiled despite his body being very close to collapsing. With a small grunt of concentration, Goku began walking to be beside his son, somehow finding the will to do so. He wanted to help as much as he could, as this fight was personal. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Steven Bloodriver, without removing his stony gaze from the monster responsible for the deaths of countless lives, spoke like his usual self to Goku. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;color:black">“ '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Hello, father. But you should know I am not the same Gohan from before, I am the fury within him reincarnated. And if you do want to help me defeat Frieza, let me transfer some of my Ki into you so that you can fight on even grounds with me. <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The massively built Frost Demon stomped his feet against the ground angrily. “ Not so fast! Not one of you monkeys is EVER going to get the chance to fight me! ” He leapt into the air and charged toward the father and son, Frieza’s massive arms outstretched as he formed two razor-sharp disks of energy in his palms. Each looked even deadlier than Krillin’s Destructo Disk and were arcing with electricity. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">BLAM! A powerful kick caught the Demon in the back of his neck, sending him smashing face-first into the ground with a satisfying collision. The Death Saucers dissipated immediately after coming in contact with the combat aura of the Evolved Saiyan. Steven hovered directly above Frieza, fists clenched. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; color:black">“ '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">From now on, your fight is with me and me alone. Got it? <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;color:black">” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Wow! …Gohan? ” The Earth-raised Saiyan couldn’t believe it. His son, the caring and gentle five year old boy, had been snatched away and replaced by a threatening warrior who spoke with authority. “ He’s so assertive now…it’s unbelievable. I guess he had ascended like Vegeta, but into a vastly different form. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza, the Planet Destroyer could hardly move a muscle – that one blow he had received damaged him far more than anything Vegeta had given him. Clearly, the boy seemed to have grown as strong as or even stronger than a Super Saiyan. Frieza had been at 65% of his full power even with his worn and wounded body, the simple kick from Steven had reduced his power further down to less than half of his original strength. But the tyrant found the strength to continue either way, jumping to his feet and glaring up at the reborn Gohan. Without warning, he fired a series of quick blasts from his eyes directly at the young Saiyan. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">POW! All sixty of the Death Beams struck Steven in the middle of his forehead one after another in an instant, knocking him end over end. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">HA! ” Frieza’s laugh was almost chilling in tone and unusually terrifying. “ That didn’t take much. I guess that-HURK! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Steven appeared behind the one who had tried to penetrate his skull, driving his fist deep into Frieza’s armored torso. He felt bones crunching and a lung collapsing under the blow and smiled as only a Super Saiyan can. “ I hope that’s not the best you can do, as you still haven’t hurt me at all. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">One other Z Fighter was flying at his top speed, anxious and rushed, toward the battlefield. Suddenly, he felt the huge surge of power—the transformation of his dear friend, the young boy who had shown him kindness from beginning to end. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Gohan! Awesome, you did it! ” He shouted excitedly. The power he felt from the boy was now very near equal to Vegeta’s own when the Saiyan Prince had shown his true power when attempting to finally kill Frieza, which far outclassed even what he had felt from Goku and Frieza earlier. This time, it was Gohan—not Goku, that would rise to the occasion and save the day. Piccolo couldn’t have been more proud, though he immediately changed his course and zipped himself back towards Krillin’s energy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I’m proud of you, Gohan. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“Thank you, Mr. Piccolo.” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Was what the surprised Namekian heard from his Student answering him through Telepathy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Enraged, the Frost Demon spun around and swung his tail toward the young Evolved Saiyan, but it met empty air. Steven was already behind him, delivering a precise flurry of kicks and punches that put more broken bones and ruptured organs under his already heavily bleeding torso. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza stumbled forward, confused. “ How?! How could a child, even the son of a Saiyan, obtain such legendary power? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Steven stood confidently. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">“ '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I’m more than a Super Saiyan now, but unlike Vegeta, I am not held back by anything... ” He raised his voice, “ …as I take after both my mentor, Mr. Piccolo and my father, Son Goku! '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">” '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black"> He dashed toward the Frost Demon again. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The evil Frieza shook his head and growled, intent on meeting this new challenge. He parried Steven’s first blow and counterattacked with a kick that flipped the reborn hero over. Before the Demon could follow up his advantage, Steven recovered and punched the Destroyer of Worlds solidly in the jaw, sending a spray of blood arcing through the air with teeth shattering and being sent down to be lodged in Frieza’s throat as well. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The two warriors continued battling furiously. Within moments it became apparent that the cold-blooded Frieza, being imbued with some sinister power, had suddenly, gained back his full strength and was even being able to sustain it for prolonged use. But Steven’s smaller size and agility, not to mention his new determination, more than evened the odds now that Super Saiyan and Godly energy flowed through him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“You arrogant little Saiyan monkey from Earth, fear my tremendous tenacity!” Roared the tyrant, his aura erupting around him in almost the same shade of blue as his Saiyan foe. THUUMM! Frieza smashed both of his knees into Steven’s jaw, sending the son of Goku stumbling backwards. “As I will never let ANYONE beat me!” A powerful uppercut from the Arcosian Prince doubled Steven over before Frieza twisted his body all the way around and slammed both feet and tail against the back of the Dragon Warrior’s head. Sure enough, the glancing blows shot Steven downward to the ground at lightning speed. A split-second later, he penetrated the planet’s crust and pierced to the core. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Lifting one finger hastily above his head, Frieza’s fingertip began building a reddish-gold spark of Ki, growing rapidly into an ever-burgeoning sphere. “AND NOW! LET THE COUNTDOWN TO DESTRUCTION BEGIN!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">A geyser of molten magma shot up from Namek’s core at the same time Frieza had fired his Supernova, the hellish flames fell away to reveal Steven Bloodriver’s form, his aura was blazing wildly around him. The energy had served to vaporize the magma before it reached him, but the heat didn’t really bother him at all; the Evolved Saiyan’s face was untouched by any kind of dehydration. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“Don’t mistake me for any monsters you molded to your liking, Frieza. Because I am going to beat you black and blue with righteous vengeance, Demon! Now let’s take a trip down memory lane!” Xeno Gohan extended his right arm toward the Supernova approaching him and began to charge up a crackling blue energy ball in his palm. “Because I am sure you remember this! Draco…Masendaaaaaan!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">The evil Frieza had no time to think, Steven had fired his sphere at the far larger Supernova, and it was never even a contest, as the Evolved Saiyan’s attack split through Frieza’s, hardly losing any of it’s potency whatsoever, all Frieza could do was brace himself as he was subjected to yet another overwhelming energy attack. He could literally feel the sinews of his flesh being roasted, fried with plasma burns. Then, flinching as he gasped for breath, the Emperor of the Universe had his guard broken by a rushing Steven, the punch from the boy literally broke it’s way through both his forearms and tail before striking Frieza full in the face. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">BLAM! POW! THUUMM! The Demigod followed with a series of blows to the Demon’s head and neck that sent him staggering backward, Frieza could feel his returned strength beginning to leave him again. He was running through hundreds of past experiences per second, desperately trying to come up with a strategy. None of Frieza’s recollection from previous fights had prepared him for dealing with Steven as an Evolved Saiyan - not even the Super Saiyan had fought with this kind of ferocity. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Steven was angry—angry at the Frost Demon for attacking and killing both his friends and family, angry at Frieza for creating monsters like Vegeta, and angry at himself for not being able to fight them before. All his life, he had depended on others to defend him, to save him, to fight his battles. So many times, his rage had peaked for a brief moment, but his strength always faded. For the first time, his anger had an outlet. The power of the Evolved Saiyan transformation flowed effortlessly, a perfect complement to his emotion. He was just getting started. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">YAAHH! ” The Frost Demon swung both fists down on top of Steven angrily, but the boy blocked them with one arm and kicked the Demon in the stomach, hard. Vomit mixed with blood and everything making up his stomach flew from his mouth as his eyes bulged from the pain. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Gohan is incredible! ” Said Tien, standing behind King Kai while also next to Yamcha and Chiaotzu. Each of the three from Earth placing a hand gently on the back of the Kai. Their Teacher having let them see the situation on Namek upon Gohan ascending in order to save his father from Frieza. “He is taking everything Frieza throws at him and none of it is doing any damage ! All the while Gohan from start to finish is outmatching Frieza with power even greater than a Super Saiyan’s!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">King Kai nodded. “ Yes. But I would have never guessed Gohan could have surpassed both Frieza and Vegeta, that boy has become a pure Saiyan like his father and can even be described as a Demigod from his Ki alone. All coming from his transformation, it seems to be something of an evolution made up from his previous normal state, the Great Ape, and Super Saiyan form, as it has all of the advantages and even some characteristics of the three, but with none of their weaknesses. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Yamcha gave him a quizzical look. “ So are we going to have to name this new form, King Kai? As this whole new Gohan has only described what he has achieved to be beyond Super Saiyan and also of not having any delusions like what Vegeta had to weigh him down. But one last question, how did the clothes of Gohan changed? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Evolved Saiyan should be a good name for this new transformation—at least, I think so, ” replied the attentive Deity. “ But I can only guess for how Gohan replaced his old clothes. He may have the same power as the Kais and Namekians do in creating objects from Magic Materialization or perhaps Gohan had asked Piccolo via Telepathy to materialize those cool clothes for him before I was able to notice Goku’s son had transformed. It also appears that guys, Frieza had discovered how to somewhat sense a Ki signature and even draw strength from the evil in others. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">King Kai’s observations were right. Though Frieza was still in his Power-Weighted form, his boost from absorbing the evil energy of Vegeta’s corpse had been used up completely and he was now even vulnerable to being defeated by the Ginyu Force. Frieza had never anticipated that he would be able to absorb the energy of his last victim, it was a skill he had learned out of desperation, but he had no other source to draw strength from for hundreds of miles when he tapped dry Vegeta’s lingering bits of evil energy. To make matters worse for the Arcosian, he lost energy and health much faster than normal from Steven, almost like if the boy was born to be his bringer of destruction. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Steven took full advantage of his new power. He flew around the ponderous Demon at incredible speed, hitting him over and over again. His rage was unchecked and his fury was awe-inspiring. His father and friends could only watch as the azure stream of light wreathed the once thought invincible Planet Destroyer in destruction. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">How...how can you damage me so much? ” Groaned the Emperor of Space. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">“ '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I am the Emperor of the ENTIRE Universe, an all-powerful being of unparalleled intelligence and power! My fully evolved self is superior—your feeble efforts to oppose me should be nothing! '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">” '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black"> His body was in tatters, all of his enlarged muscles having been burst open with the rest of his natural armor cracked to pieces and falling before him. Purple blood, accompanied by his exposed innards, were leaking out of his head and left shoulder where he had taken the most severe damage. Steven had even smashed his entire face off—whatever resemblance the Demon has once possessed to his family was now gone. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The young Evolved Saiyan slammed his fist hard into the Demon’s chest, splintering the last of Frieza’s armor and ripping out the heart of his enemy with his left hand. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">“ '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Haven’t you realized it yet, villain? You say you monsters are superior—but I am NOT convinced. Those with evil hearts and meaningless reasons to harm others will never give up their stubbornness to achieve their full potential! While as for me, once I am done with you…and possibly your insidious Frankenstein…I am going to master my new body and mind by training with my family and extended family—TO MAKE SURE THOSE AFTER YOU WILL NOT CAUSE US SO MUCH PAIN AND SUFFERING! '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;color:black">” '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black"> Crushing the still beating heart as he said so. The flames of Steven’s Indomitable Aura incinerating the blood and the remainder of the organ right after he did so. Only inches away from Frieza, he pulled both hands to his side. “From the legends of Earth to you, Ka-me... ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">With his dying strength, the Demon of Fear and Death lunged forward and seized Steven’s wrists. “ As if, little monkey! I would rather take us both straight to the depths of Hell itself than having to be killed by you! You are noth- ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Grinning, Steven planted both his feet on the Frost Demon’s shattered chest. “No thank you, I prefer in only you going there and think of this as my farewell present. -HA ME HA! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">A brilliant explosion of blue energy tinged with the Otherworldly light of his Evolved Saiyan transformation erupted from his feet, blowing through and inside the Frost Demon’s body. The ruthless Frieza’s stare and already cracked open cranium glowed brightly for an instant, then shattered as the pure light tore through them. Frieza fell to the ground, burned from the inside out, nothing but an ashen shell remaining. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">While Gohan accepting and giving in to his fury was the first, the other event responsible for the divergence between '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Bringer of Death and Hero Reborn was created when Goku had decided not to use his Telekinesis to set off Super Vegeta’s Super Galick Flash on Frieza early which lead to the tyrant somehow learning to sense and manipulate the evil energy emanating from the Saiyan Prince just before being overwhelmed by the Galick Gun fueled by Super Saiyan energy. This in turn, led to the birth of an ultimate warrior, but also drew the attention of an enemy even greater than our heroes could have ever imagined. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Power Levels: 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Kid Gohan: 200,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Kid Gohan (Zenkai): 310,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Steven Bloodriver: 1,600,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza 4th Form (After barely surviving Vegeta’s Super Galick Flash): 78,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza 4th Form (Evil Energy Absorbed): 120,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Frieza 4th Form (Upon enduring Steven’s Dragon Burst): 63,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend – Part 10: Clash of Legends! Z Warriors vs Majcnavn '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Is it really over? Or is Frieza going to come back again? ” Goku asked, his jaw hanging open. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“It is over, father. I can only sense Frieza within the Otherworld now. Well to be honest, what’s left of him. I’m pretty sure King Yemma and his fellow workers might have a heart attack from what they are going to see in a few moments. Seeing a horrifically deformed body can do that to you.” Spoke his son. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">The charred skeleton of Frieza lay motionless on the ground. Steven Bloodriver still stared angrily at the remnants of the Cosmic Emperor. His red eyes were piercing; fierce enough to frighten a grown man, but his power was no longer needed. The Frost Demon was dead. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Breathing a sigh of relief, Steven watched as his aura quickly incinerated what was left of Frieza, the Frost Demon was finally dead and gone forever. But he had the sick feeling something else might appear soon, so he stayed on full-alert and at full strength in case his premonition turned out to be true. Goku quietly landed beside him, placing a hand on the boy’s shoulder. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">I’m truly amazed, Gohan. You were already far stronger than I ever was at your age, ” said his father softly. “Even before you had gained conscious control over your incredible hidden power brought on by fierce rage. And now you have become even stronger than me, Vegeta, and Frieza put together.” Steven’s sober features had softened from hearing those words. This was the difference between himself and the Super Saiyans that came before him, for he was still Human on the inside. He didn’t know quite what to say or do with the exception of turning to his father and giving him a tearful hug; the sudden action surprised Goku, briefly stopping him in telling how proud he was for his son. As the Saiyan soon returned one of his own hugs to Steven. Before his father began to finish. “It is okay son. Let it all out, this is normal and I guess we really haven’t been able to spend enough time together as a family for us to show this. So don’t go out there worrying about your mother and grandfather, that’s the last thing they would want. Chi Chi and the Ox King have been at home rooting you on along with the rest of the world, so don’t worry about how they would react from seeing how much you had grown.” “Really?” The boy asked, his eyes still watering. “Hey,” Goku said, the father and son stop hugging and Goku helps Steven up on his feet before helping to getting rid of the falling tears off his son’s face. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">“Of course, son. All of our friends and family that we will be reunited with in only a short time from now, both back where they are waiting for us in my spaceship and also back at home would only be surprised by how much you have grown mentally and physically.”  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">His firm words roused his son from the momentary sentiment. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">“You did it, Gohan. You brought an end to the conflict both Vegeta and Frieza started. I want you to know just how proud of you I am.” The seriousness in his father’s voice was comforting and strong. The Saiyan from Earth stood tall again, turning his head in the direction Piccolo, Krillin, and Bulma where at. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">“Now let’s finally make our way home, I’m sure all of us can squeeze into my ship just fine. About ten days it should take until we arrive to Earth.” Goku said with a smile on his face, as he kindly rubbed the top of his son’s head. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">“THUUUUUM!” A thundering explosion interrupted Goku accompanied by a flash of brilliant golden light, not a mile away; something had suddenly, burst out of Namek. '''

<p style="background:white"> Only moments prior… 

 “So, this boy is what I had sensed.” 

<p style="background:white">''' The serpent hung lazily over the gentle curve of Namek’s horizon, watching with casual interest as Steven Bloodriver burst into action far below. It’s massive jaws twisted into a frown as the Saiyan Demigod stared down at the Mravi pitifully trying to pick himself up from the ground, eager to try in vain to stand up to the son of Goku and utterly unaware of the cosmic forces overhead. '''

<p style="background:white">''' “Such an anomaly,” he murmured to himself as the Hero Reborn dealt the final blow to the Frost Demon. “So much promise, so much potential. Already at such a young age, Dekke. I can tell you even managed to notice my presence, but once I have disposed of your fallen Prince, you and Porunga shall be next.” '''

<p style="background:white">''' Still invisible, his lithe form began to uncoil as he approached the other Saiyan. '''

<p style="background:white">''' “LAZNIMAJC. NETASTI.” '''

<p style="background:white">''' The words hung on the wind. '''

<p style="background:white"> In front of him, the incantation brought about the permanent destruction of the Super Saiyan and most of what was left of the newly revived Vegeta was just a pile of dust which was quickly swept up and scattered by a sudden, chill breeze… 

<p style="background:white">''' Yamcha paused. He could tell immediately that something was wrong; King Kai’s face was a mask of disbelief and confusion. He felt above his head—sure enough, his halo wasn’t where it was supposed to be. The same had happened to both Tien and Chiaotzu. '''

<p style="background:white">''' “Wait, what just happened King Kai? I mean, neither Tien, Chiaotzu, or I’m dead, but...why?” He couldn’t imagine what would be responsible for him and his friends being already wished back to life. '''

<p style="background:white">''' The Kai was muttering under his breath. “It can’t...it can’t be...this makes no sense, I...I don’t…” '''

<p style="background:white">''' The former Bandit was even more confused. “What’s going on, King Kai?” '''

<p style="background:white">''' “I honestly have no idea,” stammered his Master. “It’s Vegeta, he...he’s just gone. I don’t know how. I didn’t see any of this coming. Why did I not see this?” '''

<p style="background:white">''' Steven stepped forward, already knowing he and the entire Universe were in serious danger from something not of this world, as lightning began to crackle in the empty sky above him and his father. For a moment, they saw a massive jade form floating above their heads, but it was obscured as the pale lightning around it intensified. The energy swirled into a spiral and descended, forming a point of dazzlingly bright light just a few meters above the ground. A long hiss sounded, like air being suddenly, released from a can, and the bright point expanded into a shimmering sphere on the ground. '''

<p style="background:white">''' The sphere blinked out. A small, slender form stood on the surface of Namek. '''

<p style="background:white">''' The son of Goku took an aggressive step toward it, immediately powering up in order to challenge this new evil. '''

<p style="background:white">''' Steven’s ascension reverberated through the entire Galaxy with piercing clarity, overawing everyone within the Milky Way. Majcnavn, the Z Fighters, the spectators—all were stunned, frozen in place. '''

''' “...Gohan...” Mumbled Goku, amazed. For a moment, his pain of having witnessed Vegeta’s death once more was forgotten, he could only gape at his son’s magnificent aura. '''

''' Namek and it’s three Suns were rumbling violently. On the planet, islands and whole continents were beginning to break free, lifting off the surface into the air. While the three stars within the Solar System of Namek were nearly put out by the fierce shockwaves reaching even them. The veins brought out from intense concentration and rage that had marked his face evaporated instantly in the jagged waves of energy now surging up around him. '''

''' This was no longer Steven, the boy—this was Steven, the Merciless Avenger. Three golden locks of hair hung down just above his eyes, the rest of it stiff and angled straighter up than before. His features were harder, sharper; he had the same menacing expression as Vegeta. The harshness in his face, made even more fearsome by his brightened blood-red irises and further enlarged fangs, showed the visage of a true Saiyan warrior. '''

''' But his eyes, more than any other feature, showed the greatest change. The former innocence was gone; in it’s place was resolve and maturity. The normal blood-red irises that surrounded his black pupils that had once shown mercy and gentleness now burned with greater fury, intent on swift, vengeful destruction. The living embodiment of rage had ascended—no, transcended. He was far more than an ordinary Saiyan. '''

''' This transformation was not a mere shift in his power, a temporary powerup born of careful technique. This new energy was a complete replacement of his normal Saiyan power, a fundamental shift in his very being. It felt as though every prior transformation had taken place underwater, holding his breath, and he was only now reaching the surface and breathing freely for the first time. '''

''' He took a deep breath. This new energy felt like life itself, flowing around and through his body, perfecting his defenses. Blue plasma in the form of deadly arcs no longer crackled within his aura, the previous one of ethereal blue had been washed away by the resonance of power. Because of the Evolved Saiyan essentially being the result of a catharsis of when young Gohan had finally accepted that using his power was the right thing to do. Upon recognizing that sometimes peace required war, that he would have to let go of his fears in order to save the people he cared about. Steven had gained access to the Super Saiyan transformation from birth. Which is why unlike the Saiyan’s predecessor, Steven would never be restrained by both doubt and ignorance. Almost nothing the original Gohan could be infected or weakened by can affect Steven, as he is what Gohan had foolishly believed to be an extremely dangerous side of himself, instead of realizing Steven was exactly what he needed to protect the innocent against the forces of evil. Steven’s new Ki zipped through his veins at incredible speed, faster and cleaner than ever before. '''

''' His senses were heightened, perfected. Everything around him moved as if in slow motion; he was able to take it all in at once without even trying. Even a single speck of rock hovering just in front of him was intricate and beautiful and awe-inspiring. '''

''' Steven looked across the battle-worn ground at the Dragonspawn. The Immortal’s eyes were narrowed—whether from surprise, fear, or excitement, the boy couldn’t tell. But he could see the tiniest beads of sweat welling up on Majcnavn’s palms, the slightest telltale signs of weakness. Steven could even hear Majcnavn’s heartbeat...it was quickening almost imperceptibly. Majcnavn was unprepared, amazed, even overwhelmed. Though no one else would have noticed, it was completely obvious to the young Super Saiyan. '''

''' But Majcnavn, the Dragonspawn would have to deal with more than just one warrior of legend. '''

''' Goku stood transfixed, tears filled his eyes as he scanned his surroundings. Even though he could sense that his friends and the revived people of Namek were unharmed, he had just witnessed the sudden death of a reformed rival, and now the one who had so carelessly killed Vegeta was going after both him and his son. '''

''' The peace-loving Saiyan’s kind eyes began to fill with wrath. It was always like this. He always reacted just a little too late. On Earth, he had arrived hours after the battle with the Saiyans began; Piccolo, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, and Chiaotzu were all dead because of him. On Namek, his only son and friends both new and old had been all brutally beaten twice over by Frieza and the Ginyu Force, many dying because he wasn’t fast enough to help them. '''

''' His mind flashed forward to his showdown with Vegeta, now it was never going to happen. Frieza had purged the evil from Vegeta’s soul, but before the Saiyan Prince could do anything after getting a second chance at life, this unknown monster had killed him without batting an eye. His thoughts returning to the grim scene in front of him, he realized that not even his Kaioken would make him fast enough to protect his son and avenge Vegeta. Just like how it had failed him so many times in the past during the most critical of moments when he needed it the most. He had to be stronger, faster, better than he ever was with the Kaioken technique. '''

''' His frustration amplified his anger. Kami and the Namekians like his former Master had done nothing but show him and his family kindness and hospitality, and monsters like Frieza and those working under the tyrant had slaughtered them mercilessly. This new Demon in front of him and his son clearly was just as bad as Frieza was. They were all just like every truly evil villain the hero had faced – Doctor Gero, Piccolo Daimao, Captain Ginyu, and Frieza - beings drunk with power and willing to kill anyone who stood in their way. He felt primal wrath boiling up from a place he never knew he had. '''

 “You...will...pay!” 

''' “For coming here and just murdering an innocent life for no sensible reason…now you just want to do the same to everyone else here,” Goku thought, scowling. '''

''' “You are a monster. Vegeta was innocent! He did nothing to you!” His voice was becoming even harsher; his tone was frighteningly vengeful. “You even dare to do the same to my little boy…” '''

''' Goku felt himself slipping. He knew there was no reason to fall into this much anger – he knew Gohan was perfectly capable of defeating such an opponent as this mysterious Alien. But he was furious with the Alien for killing his friend, madder than he ever remembered being. He suddenly, wanted to make Majcnavn pay, as if an overwhelming instinct inside him was calling for him to embrace his rage. Goku was battling the desire, but he felt it beginning to overtake him much more with each second. '''

''' “I don’t care what happens as my son and I destroy this monster. We have to make this monster pay!” Goku thought. “If I have to embrace my Saiyan side to achieve the Super Saiyan transformation like my son and Vegeta, I will!” '''

''' The Saiyan clenched his fists, now shaking with rage. “You killed Vegeta – he did nothing – nothing to you!” '''

''' Goku’s eyes became glassy. His head snapped back and then down again, as if he was fighting to hold something back. The aura around him was thick and destructive. Suddenly, the area was rumbling violently and lightning tore at the earth around the awakening legendary warrior. Turning to his father, Steven smiled as his transformed state’s aura shielded him from the destructive ascension of the Saiyan from Earth. Ignoring what was taking place to his right from Goku, Majcnavn was convinced that only Steven was a threat to him and so, did nothing to prevent the emergence of another Super Saiyan. Goku was oblivious, his mind still swirling in the rage of an uncontrolled storm. A memory welled up from the deepest recesses of his consciousness…his own words to his son, Gohan. “''You have the power in you. it’s far beyond what you can feel yourself. If you let yourself fill with anger, I know you’ll have the strength.” '

''' Goku let go. '''

''' The Dragonspawn was suddenly, thrown back end-over-end by the explosion of energy from the Saiyan’s aura. Golden light, pure and brilliant, streamed out from where he stood, head thrown completely back, arms extended at each side. Rocks began rising from the ground around him and exploding into tiny fragments as they entered his swirling aura. '''

''' Fire began flashing in Goku’s hair and eyes. His voice rang out over the thunderous roar of energy, firm and clear. '''

 “I will NOT let you get away with this…this merciless, unforgivable murder!” 

''' He suddenly, realized exactly what was happening. A well of endless energy was suddenly, available to him. He could feel the power rising…his growing rage found a target. His harsh eyes met with Majcnavn’s, the sudden release of Goku’s power was powerful enough to catch the Dragonspawn off-guard. '''

''' The flaming aura suddenly, gathered around his body as he saw Majcnavn pick himself up off the ground, the Cat-eyed Alien had now directed his attention to both Super Saiyans, and the anger from within the newly transformed Goku grew upon noticing Majcnavn was still not really showing any sort of reaction to both him and his son. Goku, his hair completely golden, his blue-green eyes piercing with Super Saiyan wrath, spoke with a slightly deeper but much harsher tone than his normal voice to the Dragonspawn. “Let’s see how long you can last as both me and my son show you why being evil is a death sentence. I doubt you can even imagine how painful it will feel when we’re done with grinding you to nothing but dust. As I promise, nothing you try will save you from me and especially Gohan taking the scum that you are down to death’s door and into oblivion!” '''

<p style="background:white">''' The figure made no answer. '''

<p style="background:white">''' For a moment, the long, flowing silver hair made Goku think he was looking at a woman with some sort of strange hat, but after blinking he realized it was a teenage boy. Or something like a boy, but with smoothly curving horns twisting back tightly over his head. The figure was slender and bare-chested with pale, creamy skin. Barely visible parallel lines—were they tattoos?—snaked smoothly up his stomach, chest, and shoulders. He wore tight dark boots that came up over his knees and a long, flowing cloak. '''

<p style="background:white">''' The newcomer’s face was young, innocent. His jaw was narrow, his mouth small, his nose barely there at all. He had large, expressive eyes, but his intense violet pupils were narrow. The silver hair falling in heavy tresses around his shoulders glowed as if reflecting an invisible light. '''

<p style="background:white">''' While the other youthful boy, who stood next to his Super Saiyan father, was clad in an ebony Martial Arts Gi along with a red obi around his waist, a red wrist band on both arms, and a pair of brown Namekian-style shoes. His physique made him look like if he was a slightly older version of Son Gohan during the Cell Games, instead of Gohan’s anger incarnate that he actually was. Steven Bloodriver’s eyes revealed his blood-red irises being the very same shade of red as his obi and wristbands as the Evolved Saiyan coldly stared down the Immortal responsible for the awakening of his and his father’s legendary power. '''

<p style="background:white">''' The youngest of the Super Saiyans started forward. His blazing aura of gold erupting anew, his hair and clothing both began suddenly, swaying from the left to right. Caused by the violent rippling of the energy from his Super Saiyan form. '''

<p style="background:white">''' In response, the boy facing him turned his head slightly, his hair shifting. His skin shimmered as if suddenly, turning to glass. '''

<p style="background:white">''' But the Super Saiyan didn’t even have to look behind him to see the massive gold-green arm coming after him, intending to sweep him off his feet. One moment Steven was beginning to charge; the next he dodged his opponent’s Drakoshin Swipe by backflipping over the limb, right before, kicking it right back to Majcnavn. Sending the surprised Immortal flying in a long arc toward the horizon. An instant later the arm disappeared and Majcnavn’s face shimmered back to normal. '''

<p style="background:white">''' “Come on, King Kai, we need to know what’s going on down there!” Chiaotzu cried, growing more and more alarmed. “Is everyone okay? What’s happening?” '''

<p style="background:white">''' King Kai finally looked back at him, Tien, and Yamcha. “I don’t know quite what’s happening, guys. But I can say this: there’s someone there, someone on Namek I’ve never seen before. He’s not from this Galaxy, or from any other place I’ve ever seen.” '''

<p style="background:white"> “Is he strong?” 

<p style="background:white">''' “That’s just it, Chiaotzu,” replied the rotund Deity. “I can’t sense anything about him at all! I didn’t even know he was there until he appeared, and even now I can only see him...he has no energy I can detect. That’s never happened before—and sensing energy is one of my specialties!” '''

<p style="background:white">''' “Woah, that’s crazy!” The smallest of the Z Fighters replied. “You think maybe he’s from another dimension we know nothing about?” '''

<p style="background:white">''' “Maybe, that might explain why only Gohan can sense him. But listen, there’s more,” the Kai continued, hesitating briefly. “This isn’t going to be easy to say...even I can’t quite believe it, but somehow he...whoever he is...he destroyed Vegeta from both the living world and…here.” '''

<p style="background:white">''' “What!? Vegeta is gone...for good?” '''

<p style="background:white">''' “I’m afraid so, this being had killed the Prince effortlessly. And I don’t need to remind you what that means...” King Kai’s voice trailed off. '''

<p style="background:white">''' The three Students of the Kaio were all completely shocked. '''

<p style="background:white">''' With a sigh, King Kai continued. “Let’s just hope Gohan and Goku can stop this Demon of the worst sort before another innocent life is lost.” '''

''' Cratering on the other side of Namek, Majcnavn had only spent the briefest of moments lying face-first in the dirt before he rose from the ground…and met a powerful punch to the face from Super Saiyan Goku. Having appeared next to Majcnavn with super speed to deliver the blow, Goku’s Super God Fist smashed the Dragonspawn right back into the ground, and made the crater around them grow even larger than the one created from Vegeta nearly killing Frieza. '''

''' The man in orange and blue brought his hands forward then to his side, his cupped hands forming an intense orb of blue energy. Majcnavn rolled off his back and rose to his feet, doing so immediately after Goku blasted off the ground and was now in midair. But as he was still recovering from Steven nearly crippling him a moment ago, the Immortal could do nothing to defend himself from being attacked by the furious Goku. “SUPER KAMEHAMEHA!” Screamed the Hero of Earth. He had unleashed the mighty wave upon the Dragonspawn and the searing blue blast fueled by Super Saiyan power completely swallowed Majcnavn’s form. '''

''' As the wave engulfed him, sending him spinning downward, he grit his teeth and cursed himself for actually being helpless against someone well below his strength. Bracing against the wave now with his returning strength, the signature move of Goku had coalesced into an azure sphere of destruction, Majcnavn felt his defenses beginning to slip all of a sudden, as he noticed too late that Goku had fired a second Super Kamehameha to further empower the original. Finally, after a desperate struggle, it pushed him all the way to the bottom of the Namekian Sea behind him and detonated in a violent fireball. The explosion lit the entire horizon, outshining all three Suns for a few moments in blinding Otherworldly blue light. '''

''' “That one was for you, Vegeta.” Goku could sense that while it had been an effective maneuver, Majcnavn was far from being injured by anything Goku could throw at him. “But sorry, even my best wasn’t good enough. This guy survived an attack that would had killed Frieza for sure. Now it’s Gohan’s turn.” The Super Saiyan hung in midair, catching his breath, but filled with both excitement and pride in his son. '''

''' “Way to go, dad!” Shouted Steven encouragingly. He and his father were taking turns in battling the Dragonspawn, with the latter already taking a considerable amount of damage from the father and son teaming up against the evil Immortal. '''

''' Steven arrived after his father and flew past him as he headed straight to their mutually deadly foe, only to be met with a beam of sparkling purple energy that knocked him to the ground. Expecting his Psybeam to keep Steven disoriented long enough for him to take care of the boy’s equally annoying father, Majcnavn exploded out of the water and charged Goku. '''

''' Below, Steven extended his index and middle finger. Piccolo taught him the attack before the battle against the Saiyans, but he rarely used it. “MAKANKOSAPPO!” The golden spiral crackled with Evolved Saiyan lightning, shooting upward like a bullet. '''

''' It struck the Dragonspawn’s side and tore through his ribs and chest instantly. '''

''' Majcnavn gave an involuntary gasp of pain and leaned to one side, favoring the wound. Seeing his opening, Goku spun around with a backfist and then a powerful kick, his foot caught the side of the youth’s head. The Dragonspawn tumbled toward Steven. '''

''' “THIS IS FOR THOSE YOU HAD KILLED BEFORE COMING HERE! SUPER MASENKO!” The golden blast was fired with both of the young Saiyan’s hands and completely swallowed up Majcnavn’s form, nearly killing him. '''

''' The Dragonspawn’s body plummeted to the ground, trailing smoke. He could barely push himself to one knee, the gaping wound in his side now gushing purple blood. His face was bruised and his skin appeared to be burned in several places. '''

''' The Immortal’s energy was waning like a flickering match, neither Goku or Steven had held back against him. As the two Super Saiyans learned from their previous bout with Frieza in that there was no need to hold back or reason with pure evil beings. Nothing was going to stop them from protecting their loved ones and the rest of the innocent from the scum of the Universe. Not planet-destroying tyrants, not even Gods. '''

 “SUPER KAMEHAMEHA!”  ''' “HYPER MASENKO WAVE!” Super Saiyan Goku and Super Saiyan Steven had both powered up and unleashed their attacks at the same time against Majcnavn. The Dragonspawn’s eyes narrowed as he quickly shimmered and created a massive jade shield ten feet thick and fifty feet high. The hot blue beam shining forth waves of light as it seared across the Namekian sky to his left and the blazing purple wave crackling with fierce lightning of the same color from his right tore through the dome barrier like tissue paper. Grimacing, the horned Alien half-extended both palms just in time to catch the blasts less than a meter away. '''

''' The pressure between the attacks began crushing him. His muscles tensed and shook as he ground his teeth in exertion. His elbows started to give on both sides. After only a moment, his muscles went limp and he was instantly sandwiched between the Kamehameha and Hyper Masenko as a blinding, cataclysmic explosion rocked the landscape. '''

''' The wind was gentler now, slowly dissipating the cloud of smoke from their combined attacks. Goku landed beside his son, panting for a moment like before, as they watched. Nothing was left. Majcnavn had been completely obliterated. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">From the newly-concave surface of Namek an explosion of golden sparks hung in midair, swirling together for a split second. Then they faded, and Majcnavn was standing in the same place. But now he was completely whole and unhurt. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The youth cracked his neck to one side. He paused for a moment, then spoke to the two Saiyans below, it being the first they heard from him since their fateful encounter and duel. “That was…actually painful. Well done, indeed.” He said pausing,  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“but futile. I realize your hopes <span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN">—that I would be destroyed in the same manner as the one called Frieza. But again I must disappoint you, my regeneration is not biological like my distant cousins here on this glorious Eden. Attempting to wear me down by repeatedly destroying me is an exercise in the utmost foolishness. <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">However, unknown to the Dragonspawn, his Godly nature and even Drakoshin form were stripped away from him upon being previously vanquished by the two Saiyan warriors. Something Goku caught on to, as the Super Saiyan could now sense the immense darkness in Majcnavn’s heart, and of his power surpassing that of even Steven’s Super Saiyan form. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Says the one who is now mortal and not a Demon God of Namekian folklore anymore!” Steven Bloodriver yelled, the boy’s golden hair began to blow, standing up in waves on top of his head almost completely like Vegeta’s. “Go on ahead and feel shocked, you selfish and insane jerk! My father and I have forever taken away everything you gained from when your identity as a Drakoshin was discovered by you!” He added, watching the former Immortal’s eyes widen. Even as he continued speaking, thin blue tendrils of electricity started surrounding him as they both restored Goku’s energy and scorched the ground under the feet of the two warriors facing the Dragonspawn. “You should know better by now, MAJCNAVN! If you threaten the lives of the innocent, or insult them…then YOU’RE GOING TO FEEL ALL MY WRATH!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">With a glorious roar, Steven’s golden aura flamed to life once again. The shining light was brilliant enough to be seen from space, even as far as Earth, those that could not sense his energy mistook the Evolved Saiyan powering up to be from a star going Supernova. And to those within Namek and the Otherworld, the power being shown was even more brilliant and awe-inspiring than Majcnavn’s. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“How dare you, boy'',” Majcnavn said, his teeth set. “Shrugging off my attacks like if they were nothing, defeating me in less than a minute’s time, and casting away my Godhood. I will spend the remainder of my life in torturing you slowly, wishing you were never born! MRAVI!” The Dragonspawn raised his fists, thick bolts of lightning snaking through the air around him. As suddenly, a sickly green aura exploded from his form to join the crimson crackling around the evil Alien. “You hear me son of Kakarot-Nazv-Goku! I don’t care if you are the real child of that Super Saiyan and stronger than me! I ONLY care about seeing you dead at my feet! Both here and IN THE AFTERLIFE!” The monster dropped his hands as he moved into a fighting stance. “I will be the one who kills you, nothing will EVER save you from me!?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Don’t listen to him, Gohan! You can do this! He is scared of how fearless and powerful you are! I believe in you, Piccolo believes in you, as does everyone we know, so show that Demon no mercy like before!” Goku told his son. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Yeah, we all have faith in you!” Came Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu, and King Kai’s added words of encouragement from Otherworld through Telepathy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Just be careful Gohan, that thing'' you are about to fight against once more is still capable of some Magic. Now go all-out and pulverize Majcnavn with the skills you learned from me!” Piccolo Telepathically said to the one he cared about the most. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Thank you, everyone for your support. Now as for the former Dragon Lord called Majcnavn, it is about time you stop giving me empty threats! As I will show you the vengeance needed to be dealt upon you for billions of years of killing!” The boy replied, a fire of unmatched confidence in his eyes. Then, summoning all his rage, leaving nothing behind, the boy blasted toward his enemy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Super Saiyan left a fiery trail of lightning arcing across the sky as he threw himself at the Demon. Majcnavn crouched, poised to meet him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven’s trajectory may have been a smooth curve, but he came in like a homing missile. Even with his newly enhanced defenses, Majcnavn found himself unprepared for the force behind the young warrior’s knee. It smashed against the side of his face before he had time to block, knocking him back with devastating power. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Ghrr,” the monster grunted, immediately furious that Steven had drawn first blood.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I’d forgotten just how troublesome this boy can be!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">But he was up again in an instant, ignoring the fact in that the left side of his face had been ripped off and throwing a furious flurry of punches at the young Saiyan’s head. The boy blocked them easily, instinctively, before returning his own gut punch that caused the Dragonspawn to double over in pain. Snarling through blood-stained teeth, Majcnavn threw an elbow into Steven’s ribs, then knocked him back with a Kiai. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">It didn’t do much to slow the boy down, neither did the preceding elbow strike, as they merely had pushed him back and did nothing more. He was filled with rage and anger, the blood of Frieza and Majcnavn were still wet and sticky on his hands. He plowed back into his opponent with a mass of punches, quickly gaining ground. Majcnavn was rapidly being pushed back. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The monster aimed a powerful kick at the Saiyan’s head. In his righteous fury, Steven didn’t even bother to dodge. The glancing blow flipped him upside down, leaving him in the perfect position to fire his already-charged Hyper Masenko Wave. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“HAAAA!” The blast, bright purple and crackling with Steven’s own electricity, slammed with incredible force right in the center of Majcnavn’s torso. It launched him off the ground, backward and upward. Before eventually Majcnavn let out a blood curling scream as the Hyper Masenko Wave pushed it’s way through him…and exited out of his back. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Completely scorching his body and clothing, leaving him naked but the severe burns he had sustained left no part of him recognizable whatsoever. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Not content, Steven teleported behind Majcnavn and slammed into him with both fists. Coughing out a mouthful of blood, the Alien whirled and responded with a hard cross, but the Evolved son of Goku grinned and ignored the blow.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“What happened to all of your bragging, Majcnavn? You had billions of years to improve and yet nothing you try has hurt me. While I had been alive for less than five minutes, and I still defeated both you and Frieza without a day of training under my belt.” With a vengeful scowl, Steven pulled back and kicked Majcnavn into the ground as hard as he could. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">KRUUM! The impact sent huge chunks of earth and rock flying in every direction as Majcnavn went straight through and cratered on the other side of Namek. Without hesitating, Steven pulled both hands back and fired a Draco Masendan straight in after his opponent.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“This is what the wrath of all your victims feels like, Majcnavn!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A moment later, the ball detonated in a blinding flash. When the blast wave came, furiously shaking the ground and slamming into the clouds above, only they and the Dragonspawn were vaporized until nothing was left, not even microscopic fragments survived. The magnitude of Steven’s raging Ki was overwhelming. As it’s main target had met his final end and was wiped out from existence. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Power Levels: 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku: 3 million 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan Goku: 148 million 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven: 1.6 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:204.75pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan Steven: 1.745 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:204.75pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan Steven (Rage Unleashed): 41 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Majcnavn (Form of Origin): 2.9 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 11: Armageddon on Namek and Earth! Clash of the Ultimate Warriors '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Moments earlier… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">It was a peaceful day on planet Earth as it’s Guardian peered down through the sea of blue sky below him. He had grown accustomed to the cool air from the upper atmosphere, and found Otherworld a bit too stuffy. He was glad to be home. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hello, Kami, this is King Kai. Can you hear me?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The elderly Namekian had been walking the grounds of the Lookout, enjoying his first day back alive in quite some time. Piccolo had recently been revived by use of Namek’s Dragon Balls, and thereafter Porunga had transported him to Namek. When that happened, Kami had been restored to life as well, finally arriving back at his Palace amongst the clouds. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Ah, King Kai. How good of you to check in. You’re coming through clearly,” spoke the age-worn but friendly voice of Earth’s guardian. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Very good. Let me get to the point. Kami, I was just speaking with several of the Earth’s fighters here and we have decided on a wish we would like to make now that Shenron has returned. Would it be possible for you to ask Mr. Popo to begin retrieving the Dragon Balls?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">There was no urgency in King Kai’s voice, as finally everything was at peace. He had watched in fear, worrying that the evil Frieza couldn’t be defeated. But Vegeta, of all people, had been the hero to save everyone from the icy tyrant’s dominion. He had turned into a Super Saiyan, the legendary warrior, and Frieza had been no match for his power. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Of course, King Kai. I’ll have him begin searching for the Dragon Balls immediately.” Kami nodded at Mr. Popo, who vanished immediately on his flying carpet. “So, which of Earth’s warriors will we be reviving first?” Kami asked. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Actually, they have agreed on a different wish than having one of them being brought back to life. You see, Frieza slaughtered the entire Namekian race trying to achieve his wish for immortality. Yamcha suggested that we undo that damage with a wish to Shenron, and give all the Nameks back their lives and their home. Personally, I think it’s an excellent idea,” spoke the Kai. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Certainly, King Kai.” Kami smiled at the thought. “I am very glad for the opportunity to help so many of my own people! It will be done as you request, then.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Thank you, Kami. You’ve been most helpful. Contact me again when Mr. Popo is ready to make the wish.” With that, King Kai turned to the others on his planet and smiled. “Well, boys, it looks like our plan just might work. Whaddaya know?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The others cheered, except for Tien, who only grinned at the news. Everything was finally going their way. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I suppose I should contact Piccolo with the news. After all, we’ll need his help with the second part of the plan,” King Kai said. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">On Namek, Krillin, Piccolo, Gohan, and Bulma stood together outside the Capsule Corporation spaceship that Goku had arrived in. Together, the three fighters had sensed Vegeta’s Super Galick Flash, and afterwards they could find no trace of Frieza. After a short celebration, Krillin offered to go tell Goku that they were ready to go, but Gohan volunteered instead. The young Saiyan had just flown off to retrieve his father, anxious to begin the journey home, and they were still waving bye to him. When the last sparkle of light from Gohan’s aura disappeared in the distance, Bulma finally went to inspect the ship. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Wow, It’s much bigger inside than it looks,” she observed as she stepped through the thresh-hold. As she proceeded towards the main terminal, Bulma briefly surveyed the interior design of the ship. “Hmmm. Well, everything seems to be in working order,” she commented as she began running diagnostics on the control panel. “My dad did a great job building this model. It’s almost three times as fast as the Namekian ship we came here in. We’ll be home in no time!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo had remained outside while Krillin had entered with her. “Hey Bulma, you don’t suppose Goku left anything to eat in the fridge, do you?” Laughed the midget. “We both know how those Saiyans eat, haha. Anyway, I’m starving. It feels like I haven’t eaten in days.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Why don’t you check downstairs, Krillin? I’ve got to keep running checks on all the systems. But hey, don’t go too far.” Bulma was quite friendly with Dende, the only other Namekian she had met, but she still remembered Piccolo’s past well enough to have a healthy fear. “Piccolo still gives me the creeps,” she shuddered. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Outside, the Namekian’s ears pricked. He possessed a hearing capacity far beyond that of Humans, and often heard bits of conversations which were intended to be private. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Aw, don’t you worry about Piccolo, Bulma. He is one of the good guys now, trust me. In fact, we would probably be dead right now if he hadn’t shown up when he did.” Krillin smiled as he reassured Bulma. Then, he quickly jumped down the hole in the ship’s main deck in order to search for food. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Piccolo, this is King Kai. Do you read me?” Spoke the Telepathic voice. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo was levitating outside, his legs and arms crossed and his eyes closed. King Kai’s intrusion did little to break his focus. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Yes,” he grunted Telepathically. “I read you. What do you want?” Replied the annoyed Namekian. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hey now, Mr. 'I promise I won’t fight Frieza'. Don’t you get short with me!” King Kai barked. He had made Piccolo swear not to fight Frieza before he would train him, an oath which the Namekian immediately ignored upon returning to life. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Fine. What can I do for you, King Kai?” He replied in a slightly more civil voice. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“That’s much better, Piccolo,” replied the Kai. “As it so happens I have been devising a plan to have the lives of all the Namekians restored. Well, me and the others here, that is. Mr. Popo is retrieving the Dragon Balls of Earth as we speak. Once he has them all, he is going to wish for everyone who died on Namek since Frieza arrived to be brought back to life, except Frieza’s minions, of course.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I see,” Piccolo responded. “Well, that’s great news. What do you need from me?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well, Kami and I hope that a side effect of this wish will be that Guru will be restored to life as well, since he didn’t die of entirely natural causes. That would mean Porunga will return and will be waiting to grant a third wish. We would need you to go and make that wish for us. Ask Porunga to bring Chiaotzu back to life, since he can’t return with Earth’s Dragon Balls. Then we can wish the other guys back later by asking Shenron.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo smiled ever so slightly. He had changed a great deal in the past year or so, even coming to enjoy being on the side of good. He was glad that everything would soon be restored to normal. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“All right, King Kai, you have a deal. I’ll be sure to explain to the Nameks what’s going on too. Contact me again whenever you’re ready to make the wish.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">With that, the conversation ended, each side waiting to be contacted in order to proceed to the next step. Piccolo returned to meditation, only to suddenly, feel the horrendous power of Frieza return. Then, an instant later, Super Vegeta’s massive energy vanished entirely. Piccolo began to frantically concentrate on sensing the battle, trying to ascertain what had just happened. He sensed both Goku and Gohan, still alive and well, but Vegeta was nearly gone and Frieza was suddenly, back. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Krillin rushed out of the ship, terrified that he could once again feel the malevolent energy of the Frost Demon. “Piccolo, are you sensing what I’m sensing? What just happened?” He shouted, his fear causing him to drop the piece of chicken he was eating. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“It’s not possible, but somehow Frieza survived. And now, Vegeta is down.” Piccolo’s deep voice relayed the facts with just as much shock as Krillin had shown. “Darn it!” He yelled. “This changes everything!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“We have to go help them,” gulped Krillin as he tried to show a bold face. “Goku and Gohan can’t take on Frieza alone.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“No, I can’t,” Piccolo said. “I have to stay as far away from the battle as possible. My death could ruin it all. Go if you want, Krillin, but I doubt either of us would be of help anyway.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Quickly, he concentrated on King Kai again to Telepathically relay the shocking turn of events. But the Namek had stopped suddenly, as he heard his pupil saying his farewells to both him and Goku. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Krillin change of plans, you stay here with Bulma and I’ll go head over to help.” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">And with that, the reincarnation of the first Piccolo had summoned his white aura around him and blasted off toward the battlefield at full speed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Moments after Majcnavn’s defeat… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Piccolo, it’s your turn now,” King Kai signaled. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Right. I’m on my way,” the Namek grunted. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I’ve spoken to Grand Elder Guru and he just sent Dende to aid Goku and Gohan with his healing power. Now, we need you to make that new wish as quickly as you can.” King Kai hadn’t worked this hard in a very long time. He had been communicating long distance, forming plans, and coordinating all the efforts of those on the side of good. It was exhausting, but he was hardly finished. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo hadn’t been exactly sure where the Dragon would reappear, but from Krillin’s directions he had a decent idea of where to look. Luckily, Porunga was enormous and the Namekian easily spotted him. Veiled in his white energy, Piccolo blasted full speed towards the Dragon. The nearer he got, the larger the Maker of Dreams seemed to become. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Porunga!” '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> He yelled. Piccolo was once again grateful he had integrated Nail into his being. In addition to the massive power increase he had received, he had also been granted a further understanding of the protocol and password for making a wish to Namek’s Dragon. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Speak, my child. I have yet to grant a third wish and my patience is wearing thin!” ''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Porunga’s voice rumbled through the very ground, it’s depth shaking the foundations of the planet. Piccolo hadn’t seen an Eternal Dragon since his father had made a wish for eternal youth to Shenron on Earth. This Dragon was different altogether and overall much more impressive. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Porunga,” '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Piccolo began, “Is it within your power to make our home safe from being destroyed with the addition of restoring it? Can you form some kind of protective shield or barrier around planet Namek as you undo all of the damage Namek had sustained since Frieza’s arrival?” '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hmmm,” '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> the Dragon growled, his voice deeper than thunder. “I do not know, but I will try.” Porunga’s red eyes began to glow brightly as he seemed to be exerting a lot of effort. Piccolo waited patiently, hoping his idea would work. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He had been the one to suggest to King Kai that the final wish be used to heal and also protect Namek. The planet had already sustained heavy damage from the battle between the forces of good and the Galactic Frieza Army, and even more so when Majcnavn had arrived. The unexpected confrontation with the Dragonspawn had nearly destroyed the planet. As it took everything both Goku and Gohan had as Super Saiyans to beat the immensely powerful Majcnavn the first time, but the ancient monster returned which forced Gohan to unleash his rage to be rid of the Dragonspawn for good. Overall, everything turned out for the best, as Majcnavn had only managed to kill Vegeta. But in turn, the second death of the Super Saiyan had brung many within the Otherworld back to life and even strengthened the individual life-forces of those here. Ensuring in Grand Elder Guru to live at least a few more years, all thanks to the Dragonspawn using a Dark Spell only intended to be used on those who were or are related to Drakoshins. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Your wish has been granted.” '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Porunga reported with pride. “Now, farewell.” The Dragon began to glow white and then all of his body shot like lightning back into the Dragon Balls. The balls, which glowed and hovered in the air, suddenly, launched themselves across the planet, each going to it’s own far corner. The dark sky slowly faded back to a calm green. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well, King Kai. It worked.” Piccolo reported. “Namek is back to normal and safe once more.” He smiled, feeling a genuine connection to his home-world. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Excellent, Piccolo! I just hope the Namekians don’t mind. I know they would never use the Dragon Balls for any personal gain, but I’m sure they will understand us using them to restore and protect their planet. And since they have just recently been brought back to life, they will be more likely to remain that way if their planet stays intact. Also please tell the others in that Kami had already taken Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu back to Earth.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Right, King Kai. Well, I need to hurry back to the ship. I really want to see how much Gohan had changed with my own eyes, I also plan on training with both him and his father in a hundred times gravity while on our way to Earth.” Sensing Gohan, Dende, and Goku were also heading back, the Namekian took off, flying hastily towards the Capsule Corp. spaceship which was about to take off. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku, Dende, and Steven touched down, arriving in front of the Capsule Spaceship that Dr. Brief created for Goku to take him from Earth to Namek. Both Goku and his son had powered down to their normal states just before Dende had met them, and even after he had restored their energy and they made their way to Bulma and the others, the Namekian had been catching up with his friend on what transpired since Frieza had assumed his final form. During this, Steven had introduced his father to Dende, with the two quickly becoming friends as well. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A moment later, Krillin exited out of the ship’s entrance and Piccolo landed just beside the others, the Super Namek had restored his clothing in a dazzling display of Magic Materialization. But before any of the reunited Z Fighters could have greeted one another, their senses had immediately warned them of danger. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZMMMMMM! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The air in front of them hummed and buzzed and crackled. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">What is going on now? ” Yelled Krillin above the noise, his aura fully ignited. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Before any of the others could reply, the space between them and their only way home flashed bright green and jagged cracks snaked out through the air as if it had suddenly, been turned to shattered glass. The cracks spat and hissed as they formed a large irregular disc with a dark green center, stretching a dozen meters across. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Steven replied. “ <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">It’s coming from Majcnavn! The Dragonspawn must had cast a spell to open up a wormhole from the Dark Demon Realm to here before I had killed him! I also am sensing a hundred billion Demons from the other side! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Since his voice would have been drowned out in the deafening roar that exploded from the center of the eldritch portal, he spoke to Krillin and the others through Telepathy. Green smoke poured out...but it wasn’t smoke at all, it was a swarm, a swarm of something dark and evil and fast, a swarm of creatures with claws and fangs and blood-red eyes. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Krillin realized in horror that the roar they heard was the beating of well over a million scaly, razor-sharp wings. “ Aaaaaayyyyckk! ” He gulped, turning to flee. “ Monsters! Run! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Get a grip over yourself Krillin! These Demons are weaker than any of us! ” Roared Piccolo, shifting into a defensive stance. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">But Steven flew in front of them all. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">You don’t scare me one bit! I have already dealt with your God and I promise this, ALL OF YOU WILL BE JOINING HIM! ” Shouted the boy. His eyes were fierce and his vibrant black hair stood sharply on his head, lightning crackling through it in deadly tendrils. He held out his arms, and a yellow dome of energy flashed around him in an instant. “ HYAAAAHHHHHHH! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The three Suns of Namek darkened against the brilliance of the Evolved Saiyan’s energy wave. Fire filled half the sky, instantly incinerating tens of billions of the swarming Imps. No army ever mustered in the Northern Quadrant could have withstood the searing rage of this one single blast. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">To the shock of his father and friends, billions more of the creatures immediately rushed out around the edges of the wave as it died down. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">They’re still coming out of the hole! ” Dende shouted. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Before Goku had followed his boy’s example and teleported beside Steven. “ Don’t worry, as it’s my turn now. ” He flung both his hands forward and began a rapid-fire hail of concentrated energy balls. Each one exploded on impact, then splintered into a dozen smaller crimson orbs before detonating like fireworks. The wall of red flame enveloped the oncoming cloud, pushing it back toward the portal. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Finding their path blocked, the unending stream of creatures separated, coming around the edges of the Saiyan’s fiery shield. They dove straight for the four Z Fighters. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">All right, this is it. ” Piccolo closed his eyes and crossed his arms in front of him before dividing his body in two, then in two again, then in two again. Eight clones raised their heads simultaneously and extended both arms. “ DOUBLE MAKANKO VOLLEY! ” A hail of golden spirals filled the air, each one instantly finding a target. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His courage starting to return, Krillin began firing miniature Destructo Disks in nearly every direction. Dozens of Demons were being sliced in two, falling to the ground trailing blood and smoke. But the swarm tightened, coming closer and closer. The Orin Monk grimaced; he knew these things were strong enough to kill Recoome on their own and even him if they were to attack in groups. Which they now were, he threw his hands out and activated an energy barrier. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Fifty of the creatures slammed into the shield at once. They were so close...he could hear the gnashing of their fangs, the grinding of their claws. They beat each other bloody with their wings as they clamored to get at him. But as they had concentrated all of their efforts in getting past the barrier, they didn’t notice another one of their targets landing right beside them. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">WWHOOOOOOOSSHHHH! A bluish wave enveloped them, obliterating the crushing swarm in an instant. Steven lowered his hand and flashed Krillin a smile before returning to smashing, kicking, and punching the flood of creatures into dust with a whirl of brutal attacks. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Suddenly, Krillin felt sharp talons dig into his back. They had cracked his armor, but failed to actually harm him. He spun, throwing off the lone creature for a moment. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">It hung in front of his face, a foot long, black wings whirring. Blood-red eyes stared from behind uneven fangs. The spines on it’s wings and legs were razor-sharp, and the underside of it’s stubby abdomen was covered with clicking legs like an oversized Centipede. It reminded him of one of King Piccolo’s mutated creations...only smaller, less intelligent, and far more grotesque. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Uttering an involuntary scream, more from surprise than fear, he reached out and punched the dark green creature directly between the eyes. It screeched, clacked it’s teeth together, and struck like a Snake for his throat, but he ducked and smashed his knee hard into it’s underside. Talons dug deep into his thigh as the Demon clung to him, trying to sink it’s fangs into his arm. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Reacting instinctively, Krillin grabbed the gnashing jaws. He held them shut with one hand and punched the side of the creature’s head over and over with his other fist. The wing spines brushing against him failed to open any gashes on his arm, as he kept punching until the skull crunched and the red eyes faded to black. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">LEAVE US ALONE ALREADY! ” Roared the Saiyan from Earth, grabbing one of the creatures by it’s tail and swinging it like a club to smash the skulls of three more in turn. It squawked, so he simply grabbed it’s head in his teeth and ripped it’s neck off it’s shoulders. He spat the bloody skull to one side. The jagged fangs of another one closed on his left arm, but failed to pierce his skin. Without pausing, he fired a pair of Eye Beams through it’s skull. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">SLASH! Talons scraped across his forehead, but they only succeeded in braking into a million pieces, as their target was much stronger than anything they have ever encountered before. “ I’ve about had enough of this! ” Goku crossed his arms and concentrated his energy. Lightning crackled around him into a sphere; hundreds of thousands of the creatures were dragged into it before it exploded in a golden maelstrom two football fields across. Chunks of Demon cartwheeled in every direction, cutting their fluttering brethren in pieces. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Catching sight of the Demons now heading after Bulma and Dende, Goku blasted off to save his friends from the monsters spawned by Majcnavn. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Demon Prince of Earth was still condensed to eight clones; the pairs had landed on the ground and were furiously fighting back-to-back. Winged devils whirled and spun, diving toward them with talons bared. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">One of the clones spotted a half dozen wheeling toward him in formation, and he opened his jaws to fire a blazing Mouth Blast at them. Another clone blocked a raking talon and smashed another skull, but the hellish flood kept coming, descending, surrounding their position. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Don’t worry guys, I’m h— ” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He froze suddenly, as a shiver bolted down his spine. An extremely powerful energy signature had seemingly come out of nowhere. Then came a chilling spell of laughter—eerily familiar, though he couldn’t quite place it. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A perfectly straight beam of purple energy sliced through the air, narrowly missing the center of his skull—Goku avoided it just in time. He froze. Standing atop his ship was a pale, burly figure. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">For a split second, the Saiyan thought it was Frieza in his final form. The white skin, the purple accents...but this figure was far too tall. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Seems I have gotten into quite the little bloodbath, care if I were to join in '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">? ” Came a shrill voice. A purple ball of energy appeared in the figure’s right palm, illuminating it’s face and the rest of the planet. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">It was a voice Goku was sure he had heard before. It sounded slightly different, being more savage in tone. But it quickly became clear to him, it was Frieza. Only the Frost Demon was in his second form, his red pupils burning with bloodlust. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Frieza?! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Above Goku’s Capsule Corporation Spaceship… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Frieza’s skin was mostly pink. The only exception was the natural white and purple armor, clearly visible on the horned Demon’s torso, shins, and forearms. Orange sections were also present on the forearms and shins. The Frost Demon’s wild grin was the very definition of a slasher smile, he was filled with ecstasy over at the carnage below him and Goku. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Time to play along! ” Screeched the figure, flinging the ball of energy at Goku. It came faster than the hero of heroes expected, but he still managed to raise his energy in time to catch it in his palm and neutralize it. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Where did you come from!? ” The Saiyan from Earth shouted, shifting into a defensive stance. “ I was sure my son had killed you, Frieza! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Frieza crossed his arms proudly. “He did. As I am a clone of the original Lord Frieza. Born stronger and now truly invincible. Now get ready to rumble. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku’s glare didn’t change. “Monsters like you should stay dead, Frieza. I am so sick and tired of having to deal with you again, ” the Saiyan said. “However, I will defeat you before you can kill again. There will be no more senseless deaths, you tyrant ! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Let’s see if you can keep that promise.” '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The clone snarled, giggling wickedly, and dashed forward from the top of the ship at what seemed an impossible speed. Goku raised one arm to block the incoming kick. But his lithe opponent was already adjusting his approach and instead whipped his tail around to attack. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku ducked under the swipe and aimed a rapid set of jabs at Clone Frieza’s face. The devilish Frost Demon wasn’t surprised; he blocked them easily and retaliated by sweeping Goku’s legs with a low kick. As he fell, Goku reached down and caught himself with one hand, quickly springing backwards up and out of the clone’s range. At the same time, he released a Kiai from his other hand, Frieza was bowled over completely, tumbling end-over-end. Before he rolled to a stop near the edge of the top of Goku’s ship. But he quickly jumped back up, sudden rage showing on his face. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Watching from above, Bulma looked on with wide eyes. “Well I am guessing the creepy guy in the black speedo is Frieza. He sure doesn’t like staying dead,” the girl muttered, her two arms shaking from fear. She had been in the ship in the beginning of Majcnavn’s Demon Spawn combating the Z Warriors, but the constant blood splattering against the windows of the space vessel had caused her to venture outside to investigate. She was immediately overwhelmed by the amount of bloodshed and destruction before her, her friends were fighting fiercely against hordes of nightmarish monsters. Only for several of them to start heading towards her and Dende! The Demons had nearly closed the distance between them and their prey in only a moment’s time, but an Explosive Kiai fired by Steven had reduced them to ashes. Lowering his hand, the boy landed in front of his two friends and protected them from the remainder of their assailants. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">On the other side of the ship, Goku had landed nimbly on his feet and resumed a tense, fighting stance. From the look on his face, it was quite clear that he wasn’t holding back. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Saiyan’s massive opponent scowled, his massive white teeth grinding together. “DIE!” Frieza suddenly, screamed. A surge of purple energy erupted around him as he extended one hand. Then, with every bit of the same skill the original Frieza had ever displayed, he fired a rapid flurry of purple Death beams. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Whoa!” Exclaimed Goku, surprised by the sudden escalation. He quickly braced, intercepting the first few beams with rapid flicks of his wrist. As the attacks continued, he was careful to send them skyward and away from his friends. Though numerous, the attacks lacked the power he was expecting. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Finding his Barrage Death Beam ineffective, Frieza instead dashed forward, his fists clenched firmly at his sides. The Saiyan finished deflecting the last of the beams before he crouched to meet him, ready to block his opponent’s punch. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Only, Frieza didn’t throw a punch. Instead, he accelerated at the last moment, plowing into Goku’s chest with the top of his head. Whipping around, he lashed out with his tail and caught the Saiyan in the side, spinning him around as he fell back. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku recovered quickly, but the clone was already back for more. Now poised directly on top of him, Frieza pumped his fists down in a furious staccato. Trying to get the advantage over Goku, Frieza used his immense size to make his blows difficult for Goku to block by mixing heavy blows with rapid strikes from his tail. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hey, Frieza! You should know I am not impressed by anything you have shown so far!” Said the Saiyan in a hostile way as he blocked Frieza’s desperate flurry almost casually. Before Goku had stopped blocking and simply vanished out of Frieza’s sight, firing off a kick that caught Frieza in the ribs and sent him flying into the air. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku’s white aura suddenly, sparked to life, his energy roaring around him in jagged, spiky waves. The blast of power alone shook the ground beneath him, the Saiyan hero then blasted off the surface of his ship’s top, chasing through the air after Frieza. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Even before the clone could recover, Goku threw a punch, this one much faster and harder than before. It caught Frieza full in the jaw, whipping his face around and making his eyes bulge. Goku watched with satisfaction as the Frost Demon fell in a long arc before catching himself. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">When he finally landed on the top of the capsule ship, Frieza shrieked angrily and clenched his massive fists. “I’LL SHOW YOU!” Screamed the clone shrilly. As if summoned by his words, thin tendrils of electricity crackled around him and he exploded back toward his enemy in a trail of bluish purple energy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The white light around the Saiyan began to radiate further. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">THUUM! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Moving faster than anyone in the audience could see, Clone Frieza’s punch smashed into Goku’s crossed arms with a massive crash that shook the planet. Goku was knocked back, but rapidly picked up speed and returned with a kick that sent his foe spiraling skyward. Those on the ground could see nothing but blurred lines arcing through the sky as the impacts crackled like thunder. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Accelerating, Goku kicked Frieza even higher into the air. Now several hundred feet up, the massive black-horned monster rolled over with a murderous glare. His eyes suddenly, began to glow red; an instant later, a pair of lasers pierced the air, aiming for Goku. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Wuh-oh,” Goku said, narrowly dodging the beams in time. “That’s trouble, especially with his strength being much higher than before.” He quickly sped toward his opponent, his aura spinning in a dazzling snowy trail behind him. But Frieza’s Eye Lasers continued to fire, causing explosions in each place they hit the ground. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Above, just before he finally caught up to Frieza, who kept flying in circles and blasting his Eye Beams like headlights across a night sky, Goku pulled out his trump card. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“This is getting way too dangerous!” He yelled. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">In a zip, he super sped right behind Frieza and attacked with a downward elbow strike. The gigantic Demon was caught completely unprepared and took the full force of the blow. His back bruised, the massive Arcosian tumbled towards the ship uncontrollably. But the Saiyan gave chase, intercepting him and going on the offensive with a heavy pounding of blows. As they neared the ground, the clone dove faster for a moment, landing on the surface of the capsule ship’s top and then springing back off it. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">BLAAMM! The two warriors met with a crash that sounded like two comets colliding, just above the center of the warzone. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Panting, Frieza tried to catch his breath. Sweat was dripping from his head, rolling down his chin and dripping past his three-pronged feet. His arms were locked with the Saiyan in a desperate struggle, one he was clearly losing. “Why...why can’t...I,” he said, still trying to regain his breath. “Beat you?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku smiled. “Well, you might be only slightly below me in strength. But, when my boy defeated the real Frieza after he became an Evolved Saiyan, and defeated Majcnavn as a Super Saiyan, my power had increased a little more than twice over from participating in those two fights alongside my son for a bit. Vegeta dying for the second time, though, and my own transformation into a Super Saiyan had also helped in me improving a bit more than normal.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The clone of the evil Frieza could feel his massive arms starting to give way. He hadn’t expected this! The Saiyan before him had hardly taken any damage whatsoever! Not to mention even his great strength was outmatched since the beginning against him! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“So,” Goku said, his own face now relatively calm. It was clear that he had tapped into all of his strength in his base form, but he didn’t appear tired or worn yet. “Unless you’ve got more power hidden away, I’m afraid this is where our match ends.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“NO!” The massive titan shouted, feeling a rush of rage swell to his forehead. “You shut up! I would never lose to a monkey! That’s impossible!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well, the real Frieza did...and I’m afraid you're making all the same mistakes he did. Sorry, but this is about saving the planet of the Namekian people. I must win!” Goku said sternly. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Frieza’s eyes were turning red from exertion and anger. “I HATE YOU! I HATE ALL SAIYAN MONKEYS!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The light around Goku brightened again. Slowly and inexorably, his rippling muscles pushed the clone back until Frieza could feel his bones straining. Finally, Goku released his hold and delivered a spinning back kick that knocked the Frost Demon across the sky and almost off into space. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I’ll show you! All of you will learn, every single person here!” Frieza took to the airless void of space, raising one finger. A light sparkled; moments later, a crackling ball of black and pink energy began to take shape. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Uh oh!” shouted Goku. “That looks like the same attack the original Frieza used to try and destroy Namek!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Indeed it is,” Clone Frieza agreed. “But at it’s absolute maximum power!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The gigantic clone was laughing maniacally now. He was so enthralled with his endeavors that he failed to notice that Steven was done in protecting his friends and now eyeing him rather closely. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He wasn’t about to let his father’s enemy destroy the precious home of the Namekians, not when Namek was also his home planet. There was much fun left to be had with the people of Namek before he was forced to say goodbye, for the time being. He wouldn’t get involved unless all else failed, though. Surely his legendary father would find a way to stop the attack and save all the people he cared so much about. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Even if you CAN stop my attack,” the cloned Evil Emperor laughed, “the explosion will level this whole star system! What are you going to do about that, huh?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Below, Krillin and Piccolo both felt a shiver. The memory of Frieza pulling this exact stunt on Namek was so ingrained in their minds, and closely associated with so much fear, that even now it was chilling. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku, too, hardened his eyes at the threat. He was well acquainted with situations like this, and didn’t take the words of the massive monster lightly. It was time to end the fight. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">In a flash of white light, Goku vanished, reappearing just inches in front of Frieza’s face. With a mighty cross-chop, too swift for anyone but Steven to see, he delivered a perfect, instant knockout blow. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The clone’s eyes rolled back in his head and the energy at his fingertip dissipated. Unconscious, he fell limply down onto the planet’s surface. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“GRRAAHHH!” Goku shut his eyes, intensely concentrating and releasing a primal deep roar. Swarms of golden light flashed around him, shaking the planet and knocking up high speed winds through the battlefield. When he opened his eyes, his pupils had completely changed, both his face and body seeming to convulse from exertion. Suddenly, his muscles bulged with energy, his hair standing tall and erect and breaking away into a shining gold. The legendary warrior’s eyes were an emerald green and his power could be felt across the entire Solar System of planet Namek. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“This is the end for you, Frieza! DIE!” An instant later, he swung directly at the clone’s center of mass. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">THRUCKK. Everyone heard the gush of internal organs being ripped through. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku’s fist and arm, expanded slightly from their normal size, plowed through the clone’s chest as if it was butter. Purple blood mingled with guts exploded in a fine mist; Clone Frieza’s eyes opened suddenly, and widened in shock. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“YYAAH!” Goku yelled again, his arm instantly pulling free. Before the clone could fall, the Super Saiyan had already pulled his energy in and whipped his entire body around at full speed. He powered up into his full strength again just before his leg made contact. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">SPLURCGG. The kick caught Frieza in the side of the neck, instantly crushing and ripping his spine in two. Without losing momentum, Goku lifted both hands and flashed once again into his full power, filling them with energy. “SUPER KAMEHAMEHA!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The energy wave exploded before the clone’s corpse had even landed on the ground, incinerating it in a massive fireball that momentarily hid the entire planet from view. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Still clad in the orange and blue uniform of the Turtle School given to him by King Kai with the Go'' symbol on both the front and back of his trademark orange Gi, the Super Saiyan had been forced to keep his power level at full power when he saw creatures starting to emerge from another eldritch portal forming just in front of him. By the millions, denizens of New Arcose and Hell were rushing toward him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He immediately recognized that half were all members of Frieza’s race at varying stages of development...and of the second being those he and his friends had killed in the past. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A clone of Piccolo took to the air immediately.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">The Namekian wearing a purple Martial Arts Gi along with a blue obi, wristbands of the same color as his obi, white turban with a purple dome on top, brown Namekian-style shoes, and an extremely-weighted white cape joined up with Goku an instant before their enemies reached the Saiyan. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Thanks for the backup, Piccolo.” Said the hero to his friend beside him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“No problem, Goku.” Responded the Namek. Before addressing the decrepit horde in front of him and the Super Saiyan. “Now as for you monsters from Hell and Frieza’s equally hellish homeworld, prepare to taste my fist.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Both Super Warriors could tell that most of the Demons weren’t as strong as the first Frost Demon they fought, but several had much higher power levels than the clone of Frieza. They glanced at their allies below...if any of them were hurt, the two Z Fighters above them wouldn’t be able to live with themselves. “Piccolo, I will take on Frieza’s people. You should stick with the Ginyu Force and those that came before them.” Said Goku through Telepathy before Piccolo replied back inwardly. “Got it, just be careful Goku. They are all as evil and cunning as both Frieza and his clone. Too bad both aforementioned jerks aren’t here too, I really wanted to team up with you against them.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Frost Demons and their comrades from the depths of Otherworld reached Goku and Piccolo a split second later...and about half were instantly flung back against the solar flames of Namek’s Suns as the heroic warriors released a combined explosion of their auras and exploded forward. Their power caused the planet and the stars to shudder; Piccolo and Goku had already took care of several thousand of their enemies. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">SSSHHINNNGG! A mighty chop from Goku sliced straight through the three nearest members of Frieza’s race in a single swipe. Piccolo whirled with an elbow strike, smashing Raditz across the sky; the evil brother of Goku was dead before he hit and knocked out a few more Saiyans still loyal to Frieza in his wake. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A massive, brutish Saiyan with a goatee and no hair on his head gave an animalistic scream as he charged. Goku swung his left leg, instantly severing Nappa’s waist and tearing the bald bastard in half with a single kick. Piccolo then executed Nappa with a point-blank energy blast in the Explosive Demon Wave stance before ducking under a kick from Garlic and crushing his skull with a reverse bicycle kick. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“ALL SAIYANS MUST DIE!” Goku felt a Chaotic Death End smash into his back, fired by a Frost Demon behind him with the opposite color scheme of Frieza’s fourth form. Having barely felt it, the Saiyan hero dove after Cooler, twisting between two other members of the Cold Family who were trying to tackle him in midair and into space. Grabbing Frieza’s older brother by his neck, he whirled and smashed Cooler like a club into his father and ancestor, cracking the skulls of all three. Chilled in his first form, King Cold in his second form, and Cooler in his fourth form were then incinerated by a one-handed Kamehameha from Goku and a burst of Special Beam Cannons from Piccolo. Not even a second later, Captain Ginyu and Shisami burst out of the smoke, performed their Special Fighting Poses, and attacked Goku and Piccolo. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">After he spun out of the way from the Elite Soldier’s purple Ki Blast, Piccolo snapped the fiendish Alien’s neck with an axe kick to the base of his neck. The Manager of Frieza’s Army Fleet choked in his own blood as he fell like a rock into the Namekian sea and drowned before he hit the bottom. The Namekian Warrior from Earth either way welcomed the corpse of Shisami into oblivion with a Multiple Masenko for good measure. Like Shisami, the nefarious Leader of the Ginyu Force immediately charged Goku with his full power. “How dare you interfere with me trying to take Vegeta’s body and turning me into a Frog, Saiyan!” But as he approached, he felt his blood begin heating to a boil. The excess energy of Goku’s transformation was so violent and uncontrolled that the very space around him was a maelstrom of death. Ginyu cried out in pain as he felt the heat of the Super Saiyan’s aura begin to melt his body, his blood turning to fiery steam inside his veins. Unfortunately for the Commander, his brain remained whole the longest, allowing him to feel the pain growing until his consciousness evaporated. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The father and mentor of Steven reached the ground, then braced. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Suns of Namek and the planet itself shuddered once more, cracks opening in the ground as both blasted upward, their shining auras blazed firmly around them. They spun and sparkled as their spinning roundhouse kicks sliced through the descending horde. They were coming faster now, pressing against them with their bared fangs and crazed eyes. The Super Saiyan and Super Namek exploded out of the atmosphere and into the frigid depths of space. Around them, hundreds of thousands of the deceased warriors and Frost Demons were falling in pieces, but more were already charging up to the attack. “Time to end this,” Goku muttered. His transformation kept him warm, but having no air to breathe forced both him and Piccolo to speak through Telepathy. He turned to Piccolo, the two nodded, and clenched their fists. “HUAAAAHHHHH...” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Z Warriors’ auras burned brighter, swirling around them like fire. Energy snaked out in long tendrils. They met the planet’s surface far below and exploded, sending sparks in every direction. Killing several of the remaining warriors of Hell and Frieza’s race before the rest were drawn upward in the sudden whirlwind of power. Goku and Piccolo concentrated their energy, their auras glowing hotter and hotter as the monstrosities swirled around them helplessly. Their power grew until they illuminated the entire northern pole of the Namekian homeworld. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“YAAAAHHHH!” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The combination of the Super Namek and Super Saiyan energy melded into a Super Explosive Wave that shot out from the green warrior and legendary warrior’s body in a pure, brilliant ring. It met the swirling cloud of Demons with so much force that they were vaporized by the sheer speed of the blast wave alone. When the smoke cleared, not a trace of the deranged Frost Demons and warriors from Hell remained. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">THUD. Goku landed a Super God Fist straight into the wormhole, his Super Saiyan aura still shining brightly to protect him from the eldritch portal instantly shattering before him. Braking like glass from the blow, the portal could no longer sustain itself and disappeared. The Super Saiyan and clone of Piccolo then took off to aid their friends below. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven swung one fist in a wide haymaker, felling seven thousand in one blow. He was losing himself in battle now, thrilling with the joy of combat. He felt more Saiyan than he had ever felt in his life. The boy whirled in place, his boot ripping a thousand of the Demons in two and sending each piece smashing through another thousand more. Diving, he grabbed two of the creatures by their heads and crushed their skulls, then dropped them and raised both hands above his head. “ MASENKO BREAK! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The brilliant explosion opened a path forward, and he snapped out of his berserker rage as he spotted the wellspring of Demons still pouring out of the portal. He dashed toward it immediately, ripping apart the hellish creatures in his way with his body alone, and even as the flood became thicker, he effortlessly continued the carnage and gained momentum as they were pressed back against his onslaught. “ We were lucky Majcnavn was weakened when he spawned these Demons as if he wasn’t, only I would have been able to stand up to them as a Super Saiyan. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">DUCK, GOHAN! ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Hearing Krillin’s voice behind him, Steven dropped low. Blinding light from the Earthling’s Solar Flare disoriented the Demons that were left, and an oversized Destructo Disk whirled over his head. It sliced the horde in two all the way back to the portal. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Thanks, Uncle Krillin! ” The young Saiyan shouted. He blasted forward at top speed, charging bright blue energy spheres in both hands. In an instant, he was only a few inches from the dark hole. He threw both spheres into it simultaneously, then dove out of the way. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">PPPPHHHHHOOOOOOOOOMMMMM! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The blue-white explosion obliterated the portal, halting the Demonic flood and incinerating every one of the hellish creatures in it’s blast radius. Steven turned and flung a few dozen energy blasts at a few fleeing Demons before dropping to the ground. Nearby, Piccolo returned to a single body and used an Explosion Wave to destroy the last faltering group charging him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Powering down to his normal state, Goku gave the younger Saiyan an approving nod, then concentrated energy into his fist. A broad sweep of his arm, and every remaining Demon exploded into gore at the same time. He dropped to the ground as well just a few meters away from the completely exhausted Krillin. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">King Kai’s face went white. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He had been keeping up with the events transpiring on Namek since Piccolo had last contacted him. Having just seen Majcnavn’s last-ditch attempt on the Z Fighters ending in the complete destruction of the Demon Realm had left the Deity in a state of fear at how easily it had been for Steven to reduce an entire dimension into absolutely nothing but dust. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“It’s all gone, everything…Gohan spared nothing,” stammered the Kai.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“The boy managed to destroy the Demon Realm like it was nothing…” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I am sorry, everyone. It seems I missed one,” Steven announced. He had seen Mira escape the destruction of the Demon Realm in the instant before the explosion of his Makosen had obliterated the dimension. Before Goku and the others could suddenly, sense the Pale Man above, watching them. The artificial Demon had minor burns and singed clothing from just barely escaping the fiery inferno, he had an angrily look on his face. Glancing up, Steven met the piercing red eyes and stared back boldly. The real fight was about to begin. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mira stared down at the Evolved Saiyan, surveying the battlefield which held the remains of Demons he barely recognized. He had expected them to fall, but not as quickly as they had. The Z Fighters had overcome them all, almost effortlessly, and without taking the slightest bit of damage. Even with their sheer numbers, numbering a hundred billion strong, they would had been a formidable threat against any foe, had been rendered completely useless by the Z Warriors. Still, the scene had served it’s purpose; Mira now had a relative knowledge of their strength beyond what his senses’ could provide. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The dust belonging to many of Majcnavn’s Demon Army remained and were still slowly swirling, refusing to settle due to the small breeze passing over them. Steven Bloodriver, though surrounded by debris and mangled corpses, had not a speck of the sort on him; his visible aura kept him clean as well as protected. Mira lowered himself slowly until he was even with the Saiyan, frowning. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Indeed, you did. I also take it you’re the one who so casually wiped out my race and home. What you just did was a costly mistake, as I will eliminate you here and now.” The tall, muscular Demonic Android was emotionless and spoke in a violent tone. His aura, a blood red, flared around him a second later. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mira grit his teeth and charged the son of Goku, preparing a right cross for the boy’s face. Steven’s blue aura ignited once more, growing stronger by the second, deflecting the attack with his left arm and responding with a hard right kick. His blow missed as Mira vanished and re-appeared behind him with a knee to the back. The Saiyan was knocked forward a few steps, but turned around and quickly fired dual energy blasts from each hand, forcing the Demon to dodge by flying up. From above, Mira fired a Death Beam at Steven, but he merely smiled at the attack. Clenching his fist, he punched the beam dead on, sending it straight back at Mira. Surprised, the Demon King prepared to flick his attack aside, but Steven teleported behind him. He hammered him forward with both elbows, causing him to collide with the Death Beam and burn the Time Breaker armor over his chest. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Demon in blue skin scowled in frustration. “How dare you, Saiyan! AHHRGG!” He charged the reborn hero, but this time with an uppercut filled with dark energy striking Steven square in the jaw, knocking him back slightly. Before Mira had blasted upward to be above the boy, and released his Serious Bomb at a safe distance toward Steven. The Saiyan was overwhelmed as he tried to block and was soon sent flying across the planet until he crashed, forming a massive crater. Mira zipped over and hovered above, frowning down at his enemy. “I know that attack wasn’t strong enough to finish you, so stop playing dead, Steven. Or am I wrong? As your energy can barely be felt now.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The rubble began to glow and Steven released a wave of Telekinetic energy that lifted the rocks off of him. The hero stood, his clothes still not even slightly disheveled, and his aura brushing the dust off him. He then set the rocks floating above him and Mira down to the ground. As he did so, he smiled. “Not really, Mira,” he thought to himself. “You just can’t sense me becoming more and more like a God the harder we fight. I just can’t wait to see what I can really do as a fully realized Evolved Saiyan.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mira dashed forward again, this time kneeing Steven in the stomach, causing him to double over. “I will make sure you suffer for killing my Towa! We were just about to get married when you destroyed her and our kingdom!” Mira kicked the Saiyan into the air, speeding past him to position himself for a hammering attack towards the ground. Just as he was about to strike, Steven pulled himself out of the fall by spinning around and facing Mira. He was cunning. The youth had allowed himself to be struck in order to get a clear open shot at his opponent when he wasn’t blocking. As he turned, the Student of Piccolo quickly placed his hands forward. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Masenko energy was usually gold, but this attack was a variation of his technique, the one which would have destroyed Majcnavn were it not for the Dragonspawn’s Godhood being an interference. The color of the energy was initially purple, but crackled with blue lightning which melded with the attack, turning it midnight blue. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“HYPER MASENKO WAVE!” Steven shouted, launching his intense beam at Mira from point blank range. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“What?” Mira moved to block, but there wasn’t time. He took the full explosive force of the Evolved Saiyan’s blast, arcing backward to the ground below. Steven smiled. He loved the fact that he could battle on even grounds with Mira like this, without even the need to transform. He had wondered how he would fare in the fight if he had been limited to his newly increased base strength. Despite the Demon Android having a power level easily more than eight times Majcnavn’s own, Steven continued to prove that his tactical skills in battle were not to be underestimated. He stared down, mocking Mira with a better choice of words than the Demon had used toward him just moments before. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I really don’t care, Mira. Towa was as evil as you are. The both of you were planning on committing Universal genocide by trying to unseal the Dark Demon Realm.” The ground beneath began to shake as Mira angrily blasted the rubble off his body. His figure, which was light blue with a red bodysuit, black sleeves on his arms, a long skirt of the same color, and red shoes all showed obvious signs of wear from the blast. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“How in the hell do you even know who I am? I never once told you who I was even before we started our duel.” The Demon with the same eyes as Steven told the young boy above him.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“You didn’t have to, you inbred monster. I can see through your memories just by sensing your Ki.” The Saiyan replied with a smirk. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Angered, Mira shouted, his Kiai knocking Steven back slightly. The Demon King lifted his arms above his head, then thrust them forward, releasing a bright beam of purple, black, red, and pink Demonic energy. “GALICK BEAM CANNON!” Uncowed, Steven simply showed a wild grin on his face as he twisted in midair to avoid the Galick Gun before he pushed both arms out in front of him, wrists together. “KAMEHAMEHA!” Mira had only barely stopped his attack when Steven’s slammed into him, blasting him straight up to the edge of space. The beam detonated a split-second later, sending the ruthless Demon of a King spinning toward the ground like a whirling comet. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The monster quickly got up to his feet, crouching into a fighting stance. “After I kill you, Steven. I will take your DNA and energy to put it to better use.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“You do realize the addition of either my Ki or genetic material would act like a poison to evil beings like yourself, don’t you?” Replied the hero as he immediately charged, reaching Mira in a flash. Rushing the nephew of Dabura with a high approach, he fired off a series of rapid kicks aimed at the monster’s head. Mira blocked them easily, but Steven spun away before his opponent could counterattack, landing and firing a golden blast from nearly point-blank range. Mira batted it away quickly. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I don’t believe you, as you are nothing special,” Mira mocked. He knew this was a life or death battle, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t have fun. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well, I have to disagree with you on that. As what I am saying to you is the truth,” Steven replied, smiling. “Since I am an Evolved Saiyan; my heart, mind, and soul are completely incorruptible and react violently to those who would want to assimilate either me or a part of me. Meaning, you can’t integrate a sample of my DNA like how you did with Frieza and Vegeta, no matter what methods you could use.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Just because you are an evolved member of the Saiyans and the strongest opponent I had ever faced,” laughed the pale Demon, “doesn’t make you better than me!” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Quick to make good on his boast, Mira charged at Steven with a hard right, but it passed cleanly through the Saiyan’s Afterimage. The son of Goku immediately appeared behind him, swinging a wide kick, but it, too, flew harmlessly through empty air. Both increased their speed incrementally as they continued the back-and-forth, each swing followed by a narrow dodge. The two warriors began rising into the air as they sparred, neither able to touch the other. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">On the sidelines, Goku watched closely. He was quite impressed with what he had seen so far. “My son really is a chip off the old block, he actually learned how to keep the power he had unleashed through anger in his base form. His power is exactly equal to Mira. But I feel like I’m missing something about this fight.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I noticed it too, Goku,” Piccolo answered. “One thing is clear already, though. Gohan is already about to ascend once more. Question is, will it be a new Super Saiyan form or something more?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I can’t believe Gohan can fight against Mira so fearlessly,” Dende said, voicing his thoughts. “Mira’s even more powerful than Majcnavn and eviler than Frieza, but Gohan is not bothered at all by anything Mira says or does to him!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I second that! As unless I’m mistaken, I’d say Gohan looks like he’s totally at ease. But, this fight is already at a level way higher than what Majcnavn could do! How could Gohan have gotten so much stronger after his rage boost and then keep it all completely? If I had not already seen what Mira is capable of, I’d say Gohan is the one setting the pace.” His Human friend replied. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Everyone followed the battle as closely as they could, but already the speed was so extraordinary that it took their full concentration just to catch a glimpse of the fight...and they could forget any possibility of keeping up with each individual blow. Finally, with an intensely focused effort, Mira landed a double fist that caught Steven in the shoulder, flipping him back end-over-end. But the Evolved Saiyan righted himself easily and grinned, causing Mira’s satisfied smirk to twist into a snarl. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Damn you, shrugging off my attacks like if they were nothing!” Roared Mira, throwing a haymaker at his young foe.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“It isn’t my fault you know, Pale Man. My durability always stays at it’s peak, only someone far eclipsing me can deal me any real damage.” Replied Steven, before he spun out of the way with a burst of speed as soon as his opponent had committed to the punch. Placing a hand on Mira’s back, Steven fired an Explosive Kiai an instant before the Demon Android noticed him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">PHOOM! The blast caught Mira full in the back and knocked him to the ground. He snarled and fired an energy wave at full power at his enemy, but Steven somersaulted out of the path of the red beam and whirled around, both hands already raised. Fierce lightning in the shade of red blood crackled around Steven, his grin adding to the disturbing amount of power and viciousness he was about to unleash. “Let me guess, this technique has given you a strange sense of déjà vu hasn’t it? Nappa was able to deflect it, at the cost of his arm going numb for a few minutes. But this time, I had completely mastered and honed the Masenko like if it was my own. So unlike your source material, you cannot escape from my MASENKO…HAH!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Demon King had pushed himself to one knee and immediately crossed his arms to block, but the energy wave still bowled him over and scorched him. The fury of the attack scorching his white hair to cinders, before doing the same to the black sleeves on his arms, and making him look more like the deceased Saiyan General. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mira somersaulted to his feet and whirled around defensively. Still airborne, Steven landed in front of the Demon.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“We both know you will lose this fight, Mira. Nothing you have done has damaged me in the least, while I have done the exact opposite to you. Only a few more blows from me will cause your power to plummet drastically.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well, then. Time to end this little duel of ours.” Above his head, Mira raised a finger. Almost immediately he formed a Supernova of tremendous size, more than large enough to destroy the entire Solar System. “Nice for you to tell me everything I needed to know, but I cannot allow you to live. For you are the real abomination!” Mira hurled his sphere of energy towards Steven, eager to see if he would dodge it and try to escape or if he would foolishly try to block it. If he ran, Mira knew he would still have enough time to execute the Saiyan and leave the star system’s blast radius before his Super Big Nova exploded. Besides, his ticket to reviving his people was only a few stars away. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Just as Mira released the ball, laughing in his triumph, he caught a glimpse of the Saiyan’s face. It was not at all what he expected. Rather than showing fear or panic, the son of Goku was glowing with anticipation. The unnerving smile upon Steven’s face turned into laughter just as the crackling orange energy ball reached him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“THUUUM,” the energy ball crashed into the hands of Steven, driving him down into the dirt. Suddenly, the attack halted. From behind it, a golden glow followed by a clear-white light burst onto the horizon, illuminating the entire landscape as far as the eye could see. Abruptly, lightning began to crackle across the empty skyline, the planet trembling under the influence of some unbelievable power. “That son of a bitch! He tricked me!” Mira exclaimed. Then he heard a loud shout, the voice of another with Demon blood. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hey, Mr. Pale Man – is this yours?” The Saiyan Beyond God roared. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">With only one hand blocking the Super Big Nova, Steven cocked his right leg and punted the giant Supernova straight at the Demon, far faster than Mira had originally launched it. The Demon King had no time whatsoever to react; he could only act on instinct. Firing a Death Beam straight into the blast, he caused it to detonate only a few meters from both him and Steven. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“KABOOM,” came the rumble of the explosion as it rippled across Namek’s surface, silent shockwaves being carried off into space. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The explosion ripped Mira and Steven from their trajectories, hurling both backwards. However, Steven had not gone ten feet when he regained his balance in midair and blocked the remaining incoming waves of energy. Mira was not so lucky. He was flung across the landscape, crashing through cliffs and ground, skidding through painful, jagged rocks for miles. Steven gave a brief smile for those watching, sensing the huge drop in his foe’s power level, and streaked across the horizon in a clear white trail. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mira staggered as he tried to pick himself up. He had narrowly survived the blast that he himself had created. If not for his quick thinking he would have certainly died, yet there was a price for his survival. He felt weak; his energy had been cut nearly in half. He stood, still frustrated at how Steven had been able to catch his Super Big Nova. As he thought, a voice interrupted him above. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well, Mira. I can answer that for you.” Steven’s golden glow shimmered around him, his fiery blood-red eyes gleaming with excitement. “I have gone beyond Godhood now, thanks to our battle. You can think of me as a Saiyan Beyond God now.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mira’s eyes trembled as he tried to understand what he was hearing and looking at. Steven had transformed into something else entirely, and it was painfully unsettling. He grit his teeth and charged the Saiyan, determined to overwhelm this new form with his might. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven was ecstatic, and waited until the very last fraction of a millisecond to dodge Mira’s right hook. The King of the Demon Realm’s fist swung blindly through the air, the expertly placed punch missing the far faster Saiyan, catching only the Afterimage that his form left behind. He growled in anger. No one dodged his punches, ever. Seemingly due to his near blind rage or extensive cranial damage, he had forgotten about Steven having been capable of dodging his punches from before in their battle and the amount of extra energy lost when swinging a blow that didn’t connect. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven quickly reappeared behind him, no longer content to let Mira tire himself out on his own. So far, the newly ascended warrior had done nothing but block and dodge. Now, the Saiyan Beyond God was finally about to display his new Saiyan might for all to see. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“THUUUM,” the Evolved Saiyan kicked Mira in the side of the head, completely snapping the Demon’s neck. He crashed violently into the ground below, grasping at anything to try and slow his path through the hard rocks. He had never before experienced agony anywhere close to this. Having fought both his mother and uncle, he knew what pain felt like and had some limited experience fighting opponents slightly stronger than himself. This was completely different. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“CRUNCH.” Mira had barely picked himself up when he felt the fist of a God shattering all the ribs on the right side of his body. He was totally helpless against the might of Steven. The Demon coughed blood, trying his hardest to get his breath back. Although he didn’t need air to survive, it was an important part of recovering energy after injuries. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“No…” huff huff'', “I won’t lose to you!” The Demon King could barely form a sentence, but he somehow found the strength to stand, ignoring the blood trickling down his side. He looked back at Steven, fire in his eyes. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“You hear me, Super Saiyan God.” Mira stared at the Saiyan. “Because I am the best, and you are not!” He shouted. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mira was screaming now, his words filled with defiance. “Only I can be the strongest! It is not possible for a weakling like you to comprehend that I am! Go ahead and run away, like the sissy you are from my overwhelming power!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven rushed Mira again, crippling his foe with a powerful uppercut, completely shattering Mira’s burned and bloodied armor before speaking to the crazed Demon. “Do I look scared to you?” But before he could reply, Mira had his entire jaw shattered and forced down his throat from another powerful uppercut that hit him square in the jaw. Just as he staggered back, Steven raised one hand between him and Mira, only inches from the Demon’s face. “This is for trying to destroy my family and second home, Mira.” Just before Steven’s Draco Masendan erupted from his palm, covering the distance between him and Namek’s trio of Suns in an instant. Mira didn’t even have the time to scream before he was warped and melted by the electric blue ball of energy; all four of his limbs being blown off and his face contorting before he was burned away right to the last microscopic particle. Before in a flash, the Z Warrior lowered his hand and took off to meet with the others. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hands off my father you WITCH!” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">ZZAAAPP! A lightning bolt shot across the planet as Steven powered up in mid-flight, reaching Darkness Towa in the instant she arrived. Before any more Time Breakers could have been recruited, before anyone realized what had happened, he had grabbed the reborn Demon Queen’s wrist, twisted it away from Goku, and flung the shocked blue Demon off to one side. “I AM ABSOLUTELY NEVER GOING TO LET YOU TURN ANYONE, ESPECIALLY MY FATHER, INTO ONE OF YOUR DAMN PUPPETS!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“You hear me, Towa! NEVER!” Steven yelled.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“Yaaa!” He screamed, kicking off the ground towards his foe. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His Saiyan Beyond God aura, as furious as it has ever been and clear white, golden light coming from it’s rippling waves of energy, surrounded the Dragon Soldier ever since he had ascended and it became his new base form, as he reached Towa and broke her spear staff with a hard right punch; it shattered into countless microscopic fragments in the instant Steven struck it’s base. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">But the blow missed in striking Towa, it’s real target. She recovered quickly enough to brace herself in midair and hopped back away from the attack as it destroyed her deadly weapon, kicking herself backwards through the air. Fortunately, Steven had used the punch only as a feint, despite his murderous rage, he had known his female opponent would have dodged his hard right. He had been concentrating energy into his fist, which he now placed palm open on the grassy ground. Suddenly, from underneath Towa, a powerful energy wave shot out of the ground. The hot golden beam singed her and knocked Towa up into the air several miles higher. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His Explosive Madan gave him all the opening he needed. Instantly he had zipped around and grabbed hold of Towa from behind, firmly grasping her by the hair on her head. Then, just as he had tightened his grip on her ponytail, he kneed Towa between the shoulders and above her waist, hitting her in the back again and again with both knees. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“AGGH! Why you filthy-!” Towa’s voice was cut off by more groans of pain. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Her back was mostly bare from the very revealing clothing she wore, the red and black outfit only showed off her ample breast size and amazingly curvaceous figure but did nothing to help her in softening the attacks that bruised both the middle of her back and the area surrounding it. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">When the Z Warrior was satisfied with the pounding he had dished out, he released Towa and kicked her away. But Steven wasn’t done. This little opening statement had been the first time so far he’d really allowed himself to let loose since mastering his God power, and it felt too good to stop yet. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Makosen!” The Disciple of Piccolo yelled as he charged Towa. In both hands he formed energy balls, then fired them one after other. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The villainess barely caught herself just above the ground, her back bleeding purple blood and her eyes wincing from the horrible pain of Steven nearly snapping her spine in two. But just before the first one reached her, Steven’s second energy blast overtook it and collided, causing them to explode right in Towa’s face. A cloud of smoke was thrown up around Towa immediately, obscuring her vision of her son’s killer. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Huuuuaaaaaaahhhh,” Steven yelled suddenly. His aura shot out around him further than ever, but then was pulled in skin-tight around his massive torso. Even since birth, he was quite a bit more muscular than even Gotenks. The youth roughly threw his arms out from his body, golden orbs forming in each hand. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“RENZOKU ENERGY DAN!” He yelled furiously, as he began to hurl sphere after sphere of powerful energy at the still-shrouded Towa. The flurry of the blasts exploded instantly on contact, the following series of loud bangs all so close together they sounded like the rattling of a machine gun, but roaring with the intensity of a thunderstorm. Wave after wave of blasts left the hands of Xeno Gohan, who continued his onslaught mercilessly. The explosions spewed both flame and sparks onto the ground below, which singed the grass and lit the whole continent in front of the island the Z Warriors were on aflame. Yet Steven continued, pouring all of his frustration into the attack. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“What’s wrong, Towa?” He yelled over the thundering explosions.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Has your ego been bruised as much as you are?” The evil diva had not been able to avoid any of the attacks, Steven was certain. Regardless, he’d given special attention to making sure he watched the area for any chance the little sister of Dabura might dodge. And now that he had the last of the Time Breaker Leaders where he wanted her, he wasn’t going to let up until he was sure he had disposed of her as well. The Demon wasn’t able to reply to the taunt. She was far too busy being bombarded by his Renzoku Energy Dan, her flesh beginning to melt from the endless barrage. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">   “My gosh,” Piccolo said.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“It’s simply amazing! Gohan is not even a Super Saiyan and yet he’s fighting an opponent who’s an entire dimension more powerful than Mira!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“He just keeps going! Gohan had done this to Frieza in the tyrant’s second form, but even then that’s nothing compared to what he is doing now to Towa! But if he lets up for even a second we’re screwed!” Krillin said, his jaw nearly falling open. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Wow, son. I’ve never seen you so furiously intense. Come on, Gohan, keep it up! You can do this!” Goku cheered. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Thanks for the support everyone, now it is time for Towa to die forever!” Steven yelled, finally halting his rapid fire blasts. But he didn’t hesitate for even an instant. Instantly, he cupped his hands at his side, forming yet another huge globe of bright golden energy. The brown smoke surrounding Darkness Towa hadn’t even begun to clear, yet the Evolved Saiyan could still clearly see her and feel the villainess’s Ki signature. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Thankfully I was able to stop you from using any Dark Magic,” the Saiyan who had surpassed even a Super Saiyan God yelled.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Now take this, Queen of Divas! ELECTRIC KAMEHAMEHA!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Swinging his hands forward sideways, he fired the golden beam. Steven’s attack shot out of his hands more quickly than ever, flashing and expanding to be as big as himself. Red arcs of lightning crackled around the golden beam, it’s tip a shimmering point of light. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Just then, Towa emerged from the dust-cloud in a rage. Her body was scored with black blast residue all over, making the extent of the damage done unclear. Yet just as she flew out, the Electric Kamehameha slammed into her torso, right below the neck, and ripped straight through. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“RAHHHH!” Screamed the Demon Queen as she flipped end-over-end toward the ground, trailing a spray of purple blood. She slammed into the scorched, blackened earth with a tremendous crash, kicking up massive chunks of dirt. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“You will suffer Towa, for even beyond death nothing will save you from my wrath!” Shouted Steven. Towa stood up slowly, her face contorted with shock and pain. Her shoulder and left arm had been completely blown away. She couldn’t contemplate just how Steven had been able to injure her so severely. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“To think I could be defeated by such a mere child…” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Towa started to speak, but Steven plowed into her an instant later, smashing the evil woman’s body with a blindingly rapid flurry of blows. Punches and kicks and knees rained down on Towa’s light blue torso as the reborn Démigra pushed himself to his utmost. He hit Towa with a devastating Dragon Burst; ripping open her skin, muscle tissue, and a good deal of organs, her clothing having been vaporized by Steven’s energy attacks. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Evolved Saiyan ended his lightning fast barrage with an elbow snapping forward, striking Towa full in the face. Her head snapped back, but her cheekbones had been crushed by the sheer force of the blow, blinding her completely. Like the rest of her body, no longer was she gorgeous and seductive, outward beauty concealing inward evil-now her loveliness was gone. She grasped at her broken face in pain, unable to even cry out. Her power vanished as thoroughly as her senses of sight and speech. She could only hear-roaring flames and crashing waves of water above the mind-numbing hum of Steven’s terrifying aura. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Be glad you will see Dabura and Mira where you are going. Unfortunately, Towa you would had led a happy life if you hadn’t turned evil. I am sorry for having killed those you loved, but all of you gave me no choice as words would have never stopped your insane plans. Goodbye…” The Saiyan Beyond God pulled his arms together, gathering a white-hot concentration of power around him, and then flung his arms out. The last thing she heard was the roaring maelstrom that enveloped her. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">PHOOM! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Darkness Towa disappeared as the wave of energy detonated, dissolving her form and rendering her body into nothingness. The Electric Kamehameha from Steven had also blown away the blazing firestorm around him in it’s wake and the boy now stood in the middle of a field filled with ash. He gazed out to the sky for a brief moment, something had caught his attention just now. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Darn it! Our confrontation with Majcnavn is not over! But I am never going to give in to anyone or anything evil for as long as I live and beyond!” Steven’s fists clenched. “So bring it on, as I will show you the face of your DESTRUCTION!” Lightning began to build, first around his feet, then his hair, then all around him. The ground rumbled and his aura erupted as he ascended to his Super Saiyan transformation. “By me…the Merciless Avenger, Steven Bloodriver!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The shockwave from his transformation clearing the ash from the ground around him. Steven felt the fire of what gave him life burning inside his chest. His aura surged stronger than ever and arcs of lightning crackled around him, burning fulgurites into the sandy Namekian soil. His blood-red eyes burned more intense as he set his teeth. His foe’s latest attempt at the lives of his loved ones and him had restored his fervor. “I won’t give up, no matter what the odds. For the ones here at my side and at home are what drive me on.” He was completely focused. Three locks of hair fluttered down over his forehead, his sense of confidence and self-worth as powerful as ever. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Nothing was stopping him from pushing himself further to continue in protecting others, simply knowing if they were in danger reminded Steven of everything he was truly capable of. The Super Saiyan clenched his fists tighter, now battle-ready for whatever was going to come out and attack him in the next instant…only the ripple in the very fabric of space and time he sensed headed for another dimension. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Closing his eyes, he cleared his mind. He could vividly sense the energy and trajectory of each living thing around him within the Universe. A moment longer his senses breached the dimensional barrier of his world, reaching out farther than he ever did before. Steven searched the twelve different dimensions closes to his own, but he found nothing. He searched into the parallel worlds of the Multiverse, quickly finding many to be home to his previous incarnation and others drastically different from the world he knows. But none of them contained the sort of Dark Magic he was looking for, he searched deeper into space-time, crossing paths with Chronoa, a deity who watches over the flow of time from the cosmos of her realm. She seemed to not notice him as he viewed into her realm, taking note of a young man with lavender hair who seemed to be suffering an intense stomach ache before he caught the attention of Tokitoki…or so he thought, the bird and the Supreme Kai of Time were simply viewing the partner of Time Patrol Trunks just leaving off to correct a distortion in time involving an altered team of Towa and Mira in a desert wasteland. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Something clicked. A picture. A memory. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">In that moment, Steven was the Demon God Démigra during his final battle against the Future Warrior and Super Saiyan 3 Goku. The memory of the Demon God transforming into Démigra Final, combating the Time Patroller within the Crack of Time, the sudden arrival of Goku and the destruction of Démigra by losing an energy clash with the Twin Dragon Kamehameha…it all flashed before his eyes. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven’s mouth hung open as he realized why he was so different from everybody else; he wasn’t just the reincarnation of Gohan’s anger, he was also the reincarnation of the remnants of Demon God Démigra that managed to slip through the cracks of time. “Now I realize that I always had possession of the Makaioshin Démigra hidden inside my being, and only now at this moment I am able to bring out the power he had in his prime.” Thought the son of Goku, blazing brilliantly in the light of his Super Saiyan transformation. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">TTINGG! The Evolved Saiyan’s senses suddenly, awakened. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven stopped short, his battle instincts kicking in as he opened his eyes and crouched, launching himself at the burst of energy he sensed. The Super Saiyan left the planet’s atmosphere and raced across space before reaching the edge of the Universe, his speed so much faster than light that he crossed multiple Galaxies in less than a second. He followed a mysterious trail of evil energy heading to an alternate dimension. Crackling with red and pink power, whatever it was Steven was following looked like a purple comet. As it left his dimension before him, Steven closed his eyes and left the Universe as easily as stepping through a doorway. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Cell’s Timeline. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Age 788, 3 years since Future Trunks deactivated and destroyed Future Androids 17 and 18, 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Northern Mountains… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Because of Majcnavn’s Dark Magic, he was complete. Cell’s tall green form levitated only inches above the ground, his yellow feet pointed downward. He appeared to hardly notice anything but himself, simply basking in perfection. As Cell lifted his hands out in front of his face and curled his fingers, the creature reflected on the glory of his evolution he had obtained just after his awakening. His excitement was not visible, however, as his sharp new nose and mouth were merely pointed with unemotion. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Yes...I can get used to this. Unimaginable…absolutely perfect power. I have obtained that which no other ever could...I am perfection itself.” The being slowly levitated toward the one who had just arrived, dropping down to the outcropping of rock where Trunks stood. His feet landed on the rock with an echoing TLANK. To the last of the Z Fighters, he appeared to be a strong tower, an unmovable new terror. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The green armor plating around his shoulders and chest had been replaced with a smooth black version of the same thing. His stiff exoskeleton was now a paler, uniform green dotted with a darker shaded pattern. The wings of his Imperfect form were retained...but these were longer, narrower, and a deep dark grey that was almost purple. Most of the purple accents on his torso had disappeared. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His hands and face were now pale white. The deep purple lines on his face and the pink irises in his eyes were from the DNA of King Cold and Frieza within him. The two-horned crest on his head, complete with a smooth purple jewel at the center was from a recessive trait of Piccolo’s cells. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The biggest difference was the face. The monstrous green visage was gone, replaced with a completely human nose and mouth. His face was narrow and smooth, as if marked by wisdom and cunning. Lastly, the snakelike tail was gone, it’s function no longer needed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Cell clenched his right fist then threw a punch into the air in front of him—a test of his new speed. In a lightning fast display, he let fly a series of jabs with each hand, then lifted his muscular left arm triumphantly into the sky. The glare of the Sun shone brightly on his outstretched arm, his fist tight. Cell smiled, truly pleased as if for the first time. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The tall creature turned to face the son of Vegeta. “Well, hello. Trunks. I am Perfect Cell, the crown jewel of the great Doctor Gero’s brilliant Android creations. Well now, enough about that. Aren’t you going to attack me?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“In order to protect the world from yet another of Gero’s monsters, I will.” Future Trunks lowered his arms to his sides and clenched his fists. “Like Gohan before me, I won’t give up, no matter what odds I am facing!” He began to power up. “AAAAAHHHHH!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Energy erupted around his feet, lifting shards of metal and chunks of rock from the floor. His long lavender hair, looking identical to his grandfather’s, stood up in jagged waves as the flow of Ki engulfed him, the entire mountain threatening to collapse under the sudden display of power. Then, his blue eyes flashed to green as golden light streamed through his aura, a hint of a smile revealing itself on his face. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The golden-haired warrior was standing motionless, energy pulsing around him like a living flame. Trunks was not foolhardy, he had been keeping up with his training as he helped his mother restore the damage Android 17 and Android 18 had caused to the planet. Most of the Earth had recovered with little trouble, most of the survivors found by Bulma and Trunks were just like them, but there were a select few that wanted to follow in the footsteps of the cruel Androids, only to be stopped by Trunks before any more bloodshed of the innocent could have taken place. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Cell smiled suddenly. “Damn! I am impressed, you’re even stronger than both Android 17 and Android 18 now. That is interesting. My best guess is that with the defeat of those two twerps I was supposed to capture and absorb, you were able to learn a little about mastering the Super Saiyan state.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Android couldn’t hold back his excitement over the incredible power he felt from Trunks, the boy had improved to be even more powerful than Goku. But at the same time, he knew there was no way Trunks would pose a threat, the boy still only was able to access the basic Super Saiyan form. He’d still prove to be a nuisance, though. Best to deal with him quickly. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Super Saiyan glared at the monster with fury, hate, and courage in his eyes. His power was overwhelming, invigorating. Though he knew it might not possibly be enough, he had to try. “I’ll die before I let you harm innocent lives, Android!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Cell grinned evilly. “Well now, that can certainly be arranged. I don’t really need that ridiculous Time Machine that your mother made to travel between timelines anyway. I am just going to use my fight with you to warm up my perfect body before killing you and traveling through time to deal with another Super Saiyan.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Trunks raised both arms out in front of him before they moved like a blur, he swung his arms rapidly as he then brought them forward and unleashed a blazing gold sphere from both palms at Perfect Cell.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“Not so fast, Cell! You are not going anywhere, but straight where your creator is right now! Burning Attack!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Shot right after he shouted, the powerful orb of energy quickly crashed into the monster and exploded against Cell’s form, yet it was nothing more than a bug bite to the creature. When the smoke cleared, it revealed Cell’s body to be completely unharmed, and of nearly a third of the mountain range having been blasted into oblivion. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Cell stood motionless in midair, still grinning unnervingly. His skin was smoking and covered in scorch marks, but in mere moments his regeneration healed him. “Haha, not bad. Had I not been in my perfect state, I might have actually taken significant damage.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Then, over his shoulder, he saw a golden ball of energy floating upward. “What? When did-” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His confusion was cut off as Trunks had teleported behind him. “Right after I had distracted you, now let’s see if you can take this!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His punch sent Cell flying helplessly higher into the air. But he didn’t waste time. The Saiyan followed up with an elbow into the center of the Bio-Android’s gut and a barrage of punches. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Cell tried to recover from Trunks’ sneak attack with an Explosive Wave, but a one-two punch to the jaw dazed him. Finally, Trunks executed a front flip in midair before swinging a double fist down into the creature’s side, knocking him toward his supercharged Finish Buster at tremendous speed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Trunks’ Burning Breaker was right away followed by the detonation of his Finish Buster with Trunks rocketing away just in time to avoid the explosion that had encompassed the entire mountain range and the derelict North City. Luckily for Trunks, no one, not even wildlife, were caught in the explosion that engulfed Cell. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The deep orange smoke covered the sky and most of the surrounding area from the aftermath, only for Cell to explode out of the cloud like a comet, his body already having healed and his face now a scowl. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Trunks reacted immediately.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Masenko, HA!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The yellow beam smashed into Cell’s chest from point-blank range, rocketing him toward space. Just as he broke through the atmosphere, the armored Demon rolled to one side while the blast was still in the atmosphere. It gave him just enough time to get clear before the beam exited the planet and shot off into space. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Saiyan from the future quickly unsheathed his blade as Cell charged him again, the two met with a thunderous crash that shook the planet as Trunks’ Brave Sword had blocked Cell’s kidney punch, and the Golden Warrior then blasted the evil Cell away from him with an Explosive Wave fired off his Super Saiyan aura before raising one hand forward. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Energy Concentration!” Trunks fired a Kiai that lifted Cell off his feet, then detonated. An Explosive Kiai was tricky business, but it had come in handy several times before. The Kiai exploded in a narrow band across both the monster’s torso and face searing his skin. He growled; infuriated that Trunks’ skill had far exceeded his expectations and of the Saiyan being an actual challenge to him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“How dare you challenge perfection!” Screamed Cell. He stopped himself in midair before Gero’s monster pulled back and threw both fists at the same time, putting every ounce of his weight behind them. They crashed against Trunks’ immediate block with a massive thunderclap; the future warrior already felt bruises forming on his forearms from just barely bringing them over his face in time to prevent Cell from knocking him into a coma. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Gero’s final warrior extended two fingers at the same time Trunks had formed an invisible wall of Ki below him, instead of Cell catching him full in the face with a Double Death Beam, Trunks spun on his heel, gathering energy in his hand as he moved out of the way from the twin purple beams. He released the golden-blue ball of light toward Cell with one hand; it caught him full in the face. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Trunks lifted his sword, preparing to strike. His blue Capsule Corporation jacket rippled in the wind of his Super Saiyan aura. “Nothing in this world is perfect, Cell! Not even you. You’re through now… Die!” The Sun gleamed against his sword, flashing across the battlefield. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">SLASH! Trunks’ Brave Sword opened an angry wound on the side of Cell’s shoulder, causing him to roar angrily. The cut had just halfway severed the monster’s arm, but before Trunks could remove the blade Cell had forced him into a deadly dance. The two fighters whirled and spun as they delivered powerful blows at lightning speed. But their defenses were as flawless as their attacks; not a single blow had landed since Trunks scorched Cell’s face with a Rapid Shot and almost cut him into pieces with the Brave Sword. Trunks caught the Ultimate Android’s elbow strikes and evaded his powerful kicks; Perfect Cell dodged or parried the Saiyan’s punches. Below them, each block thundered through the smoking remains of the Northern Mountains like cannon fire. His Brave Sword still embedded in Cell’s shoulder, Trunks ducked under one final kick from the Bio-Android before delivering a double fist to Cell’s solar plexus, stunning him just enough for Trunks to reach for his Magical blade. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Now with the Brave Sword in his hands, he pulled the blade out of Cell and stomped both feet to the Demon’s face; kicking off from him a second later. Before both the insidious creation of Gero and the heir to the Saiyan throne raised one arm and opened fire, each shot a deafening explosion, the endless volley of energy waves slamming into the other as they continued to howl. The sheer force of the assault drove both warriors back a few feet, but if there was any effect otherwise, they didn’t notice. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Brown smoke built up between the point of collision of Trunks’ energy sphere barrage and Cell’s energy blast volley, stopping only when suddenly, the Negative Power Rain of Cell had overpowered the Burning Storm of Trunks and then headed toward the boy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Darn it! Those blasts are far too strong for me to handle, but I can’t dodge them either! Jupiter is right behind me and I know this Demon won’t care about the planet’s destruction.” His sword slid back into it’s sheathe in a single smooth motion. “So I have no choice but in attacking head on!” His arms raised, both palms open, an energy sphere forming from each palm. “HAAAAAA!” Screamed the half-Saiyan. His dual blasts of energy melded into one just before Trunks fired, his Super Buster Cannon erupting out of his hands in an explosion of Super Saiyan power. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Trunks felt the energy of the legendary transformation burning brighter and brighter as he continued to release it. It was like an entire star was flowing through his fingertips. The beam shot straight and true toward the Android, who watched in complete shock as his energy wave barrage did nothing to slow it down, the reddish pink blasts peppered the far more powerful blue energy wave fruitlessly as it near instantly reached Cell. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">As the massive blast closed in on him from above, Cell powered up as high as he could go. The golden light of his aura was brought forth, overpowering the glare of the Sun. To Trunks’ horror, when the black-armored Demon was charging his own attack he could sense Vegeta’s energy building and replacing the energy he recognized as Frieza and King Cold’s. “You will pay dearly, along with this entire planet!” Roared Cell.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“SUPER GALICK FLASH!” It met Trunks’ blue beam a dozen yards above him, producing a shockwave that made the whole Solar System seem to shudder. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Trunks’ beam, strengthened by the Super Saiyan state, began to push back Cell’s attack. The Bio-Android had been too confident in his strength, allowing himself to be blinded by his rage once Trunks proved to be nearly a match for him, and like Frieza and Vegeta before him, refused to believe that he could lose. Unlike the Pulsar Crash, Cell’s attack couldn’t be amplified after it had been released, and Cell could do nothing to overcome Trunks’ beam. He felt himself losing control of his attack. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“OH SHIT!” Screamed Cell, he barely was able to lift his arms, crossing them in front of his face defensively. But it did him little good, Trunks’ Max Buster won the energy clash before it bowled Cell end-over-end, completely blowing off one of his legs and searing his entire body with a painful black char. When the smoke cleared, Cell’s mutilated form hung suspended a few meters back. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Time to end this,” he muttered. His sword slid from it’s sheathe with a single smooth motion.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“My attack just cut your energy in half, Android.” There was no time to celebrate; he gripped his sword tightly, swinging it over his head.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“YAAAAHHHH!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Grimacing in extreme pain, the Bio-Android concentrated his energy, trying desperately to regenerate from his injuries as quickly as he could. But he could barely catch his breath, as green slime mixed with blood leaked from his body into a pool of filth on the ground below. Unable to even think straight, his furious rage-filled eyes burned towards Trunks. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Damn it…Damn it! DAMN IT! DAAAAMMMNIIIIIITT!” He roared inwardly, swearing to himself. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Cell twisted in midair…only to see the Shining Sword Attack’s first strike slicing him from top to bottom. The slash bisected the stunned monster vertically, the two halves of his body sliding off each other and warping Cell’s fearful expression. With a furious grin, Trunks swung his sword back around, slicing Cell from the hip to the shoulder. The blade swung in a rapid series of arcs, slicing horizontally, diagonally, vertically-from every possible direction. Trunks, lifted one palm from under his sword arm, the cold cuts of Cell’s body still floating in front of him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“The nightmare is over, monster,” the young Saiyan yelled.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“DIE!” The golden beam rocketed toward the barely conscious Cell, meeting and completely swallowing up the falling fragments of Cell’s body. A brilliant sphere of energy ballooned into existence in Trunks’ hand a second later...then exploded mightily against the final remnants of the evil Android. When the smoke cleared, both Trunks and Steven watched carefully...but there was nothing left of the monster, not even a microscopic particle. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He slid his sword back into it’s sheathe and pulled a tiny capsule from his pocket, allowing himself a momentary smile. His trip back in time to tell his friends and family in the past about the destruction of the Androids here had been slightly delayed, but now with Cell gone, peace had finally come to his world. He thought it would be a good idea to tell Goku and the others about Cell, if they had not dealt with him already. Trunks had developed very little love for his father, knowing that the Saiyan Prince would rather let himself die than ever give any kind of gratitude to anyone. If possible, he would have to avoid Vegeta at all costs. Trunks knew his father was simply a less evil version of Cell, they even shared the same strengths and weaknesses as far as he could tell. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Finally allowing himself to drop out of his Super Saiyan state, Trunks activated his capsule and climbed into the ship that emerged with a puff of smoke. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“It was a miracle I had confronted Cell before my return trip to the past. He would have ended the entire world even before I came back,” he thought as he began programming the Time Machine’s computer. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Traveling through the time-stream hadn’t been quite what he had expected; there was no way to control temporal trajectory once the wormhole had been stabilized. “I’m glad, at least, that I got to beat him before he got the chance to get used to his new body. That would have been incredibly dangerous if I hadn’t. It’s strange to imagine: everything that he happened to say, at least before he went crazy. It felt like Cell already knew me and everything about what my mother and I had done. He also mentioned another Super Saiyan, did he mean Goku...or someone else?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">There was a low hum, and his ship disappeared with a flash. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mainstream Timeline… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Age 774, moments after Super Buu came into existence… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Kami’s Lookout 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven Bloodriver broke out of the space-time manifold and entered the void between timelines. A kaleidoscope of indescribable color filled his vision as he opened his eyes once more…and suddenly, he was on Earth. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The ground below rose to meet the feet of the Dragon Warrior. A dozen meters away, the monster known as Majin Buu just arrived on top of Kami’s Lookout. The fusion of the Good Buu and Evil Buu stared at Krillin, Piccolo, Yamcha, Mr. Popo, Dende, and Steven with almost pure black eyes as he touched down on the Lookout in front of them. Super Buu’s sadistic grin on his noseless face quickly turned into a furious scowl, the ancient monster born since time immemorial hunched slightly and spread out his arms, his tall stature dwarfing even Piccolo Katanaji. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Uncle Krillin, Mr. Piccolo, Mr. Yamcha, Mr. Popo, and Mr. Dende it is nice to see all of you again. But please leave Super Buu to me, the monster in front of us is very much like Perfect Cell before he returned in his Perfect Full Power state and was obliterated by the combined effort of my father, worthless doppelganger, and Vegeta.” Steven said as he turned to them before Super Buu turned his gaze upon the boy and ignored the others on the Lookout…for the time being. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“So hotshot. Do you really think you can fight Majin Buu?” The pink Demon chuckled, hardly believing the first Saiyan he defeated so easily would come to challenge him once more. “You may have recovered your wounds and gotten smaller, but I cannot even sense an ounce of power in you.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Fight you? No, I want to kill you.” Steven replied with a grin. The Gold Fighter had turned to Super Buu as he said so. “You are also mistaking me for someone else; we may have been the same person, but now we are two completely different people.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Humph. As if that will make any difference against me,” the monster replied. “Either way, at least give me a decent warmup before my rematch against Gotenks.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Again, you are dangerously underestimating me.” Steven said, his fingertips pulsing, itching for battle. This was a foe who, had become powered up to become too strong for even Ultimate Gohan, and was as ruthless and wicked as any he’d ever faced. Majin Buu had to be stopped once again, lest he find a way to cause even more misery through his existence. A flash in his eyes, a spark of heat through his ears, the sudden thick intensity of the air, and Majin Buu was now imbued in Villainous Mode. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“As I am more than much stronger than anyone you have ever faced as I am the real first child of my father and mother!” The Super Saiyan yelled, blasting toward the evil creature. His first attack brushing through empty air as Super Buu dashed into the sky. Wheeling in midair, the Majin spun back towards his foe, accompanied by the all too familiar mad laughter of the monster. His kick came in quickly, a half attempt to catch Xeno Gohan unprepared. Naturally, the Evolved Saiyan avoided it, leaping backward. Super Buu then continued his assault by flowing into a progression of jabs and the occasional sweep kick. All the while, Steven vaulted away end over end, avoiding each one with precision. Seeing the acrobatic display, as well as the observable ease with which Steven maintained his expression, Super Buu finished his strikes off with a powerful one handed energy blast. The pink-hued attack struck the Golden Warrior with ferocious intensity, detonating against his aura and spewing dust all through the air. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hmhm...” Super Buu said, waiting a moment for the air to clear. “Well, you have been telling the truth, not even your own father would have survived against my Vanishing Beam. That much I’ll give you. But this is only a small taste of my power.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Standing back to back behind Super Buu, the Super Saiyan had easily emerged unharmed from the blast radius of the attack. “Of course,” Steven smiled in return, crouching back into a fighting stance. “My mother taught me to never lie, but I see no point in playing around, since we already know the outcome of this fight. What do you say, Majin Buu?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Eldritch Abomination garbed in black arm bands with yellow linings and white baggy pants ending in black and grayish brown boots shut his eyes smugly, lowering his chin. “I was hoping to have a bit of fun before we got down to it... But, if you insist...” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo lost sight of Steven and Super Buu almost immediately. In fact, none of the Z Fighters on the Lookout could track the movements of the pair once they took off again. But the Super Namek had bigger things to worry about. Super Buu was slowly revealing more and more power with each attack, changing out of his normal pink skin into a much darker purple. The monster’s aura now a deathly purple as well, raged on as the blood red irises in his eyes grew to completely replace the black sclera, becoming solid crimson even before lines of black blood appeared down the sides of his face. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“How is that possible, Majin Buu is more monstrous than ever, but Gohan hasn’t taken any damage at all!” He said. “Both of them are so powerful that they make even a Super Saiyan 3 like Gohan’s older self, Goku, and Vegeta look like nothing at all!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Maybe the Gohan fighting Buu is the side of him we saw seven years ago up until we beat Broly the second time near Nataday Village,” Krillin said. “And a few times before that when Gohan was just starting out as a fighter. His Ki even feels exactly the same as it was when he fought Cell!” The no longer bald Monk had let his hair grow out and was no longer wearing his Turtle School Uniform. In it’s place, he wore a fuchsia shirt, tan sweat pants, white armbands, and black shoes with white laces. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Not a bad explanation over how he is so confident and fearless, I mean he’s not even affected by how insane Buu’s power is and the way the monster looks now!” Yamcha laughed nervously. “Gohan even has the same battle aura as a Super Saiyan 2 despite only being at the first level from as far as I can tell as well!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Wow, look up in the sky mommy! A boy who looks like an older Goten is fighting Buu!” Exclaimed Marron. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Oh I see sweetie, but I think that is Gohan. At least I think so, but I have never seen him like this since he saved me and your uncle from Cell.” Responded her mother, Android 18. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“This is so insane… Gohan resembles how he was against Cell, but way cuter. But… What in the world happened to him?” Videl said as she watched with everyone else up above as Steven fought Majin Buu and even stopped Buu’s fury from damaging the Earth. She had changed into a pair of white pants, a blue and orange shirt with the word "FIGHT" on it with big bold red letters, and orange shoes after winning her match against Spopovitch and helping the Z Fighters deal with Babidi’s forces. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“What is going on!?” Super Buu grumbled aloud, the bruises across his entire body growing more painful with each added strike Steven made. “I shouldn’t be losing like this! What in the hell are you, stupid boy!?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Don’t blame me.” Goku’s son paused, watching as the evil monster heaved each breath, sweat pouring down his face. “Your regeneration has reached it’s breaking point.” He said innocently. He’d noticed a difference in the fight so far, his opponent was only able to keep up with him for a few moments. Super Buu’s endurance had then tanked, leading to his power dropping significantly when he started taking hit after hit from Steven. Only...he was still stronger than Gohan would become a half hour from now. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“IMPOSSIBLE! I was a match for you completely!” He yelled, furious. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Really, Majin Buu, are you sure about that? Even after you were given the power of your counterpart from my world and all of this world’s evil, your max power rose to become evenly matched with Mr. Vegito’s Super Saiyan state. But it wasn’t enough to meet my own strength.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“But who are you?! I never encountered such a strong and resilient person like you!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well, you can blame many villains for that, Majin Buu.” Steven replied quickly. “Your original self as Kid Buu, Beerus the Destroyer, Vados, Frieza, and many others have destroyed countless Galaxies over the centuries.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I DON’T CARE! Just answer my goddamn question! WHO ARE YOU!” Super Buu screamed at the top of his lungs. For a brief moment, the vibrations of his voice alone shook the entire Universe. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Don’t play dumb with me, monster. I know full well you already know who I am.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Majin Buu’s eyes narrowed in anger as he bit his tongue. “You absurdly short Saiyan! Do you honestly believe I am lying? You are not the one named Gohan, you said that yourself—now tell me what in the hell is your identity! And you...” Buu’s anger continued to rise, the monster burning with intensity, attempting to summon his full strength. “...Better not stall any longer! My patience for you is running thin!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Who ever said I was stalling? You are looking at Gohan, the real one.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Now fully aware of those captive but still alive within Super Buu, Steven suddenly, raised his power up to his very limit—off in another area of the Multiverse, the Supreme Kai of Time’s eyes widened as she sensed the incredible energy. He struck hard and quickly, pulverizing his enemy’s body with an unblockable barrage of blows. Super Buu could only cringe in pain as the Super Saiyan dented and destroyed his precious elastic body, one punch at a time. Not even with his prized regeneration being at it’s strongest could he keep up with the level of damage being rained down on his head. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I’m done with you, Majin Bū Aku, this is it!” Xeno Gohan finally said, pausing from his assault. “I am going to kill both you and Kid Buu, and at the same time, I will free the Supreme Kais and the Good Majin Buu you absorbed.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His throat gargling with purple blood, his face dented almost beyond recognition as it now was lodged deep in his throat, Super Buu still found the hatred to murmur his enraged reply. “I...hate...you...and...kgghc...you...will...pay...” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I despise evil far more than you do for me,” the righteous Saiyan said, ready to end it. “Especially those who only pretend to be good.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">In a flash, the Evolved Saiyan charged his hands with crackling blue energy, his Super Saiyan aura blazing hot as a star. Super Buu could not track his movements, much less move to defend himself, as Steven clasped his hands together and brought them down on Buu’s already damaged head, sending a shockwave of furious energy pulsing through the monster’s body. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Daikaioh, the Supreme Kai of the South, and Mr. Buu crashed into the surface of the Lookout, their fall being softened from Steven’s Telekinesis, the Psychic energy cushioning them and Kami’s Lookout enough for neither of them to be harmed. The three didn’t even so much as twitch after crashing in front of the others on the floating sanctuary. Steven frowned down silently at the motionless bodies as he let go of his attack. He could no longer feel Super Buu’s weakened Ki, and was certain that he’d managed to completely erase him from existence, at least just enough for Uub to still be born. Sighing, Steven pushed off from where he was, moving to rejoin Piccolo and the others before returning home. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Still transformed as a Super Saiyan, Steven reached down into his pocket and pulled out a bag full of Senzu Beans. He flew closer to the Z Fighters and handed them the beans. “It has been a real honor to meet all of you. My senses filled me in on what Majin Buu had done here. Now that jerk won’t be bothering anyone here and in my world anymore.” Having sensed no deception within the alternate counterpart of Gohan, Piccolo grinned as he accepted the Senzu Beans from his protégé. “Humph, thanks kid. But how in the world did you separate those Buu absorbed from that monster in the same instant you killed him?” The Namek named Piccolo told his pupil. “Hey, wait! It sounded like you were about to leave!” Interrupted Krillin. “But you just got here ten seconds ago!” “Is there something wrong? You do seem tense.” Added Piccolo. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Rather than responding, Steven had reached down into his other pocket and pulled out a letter. He gave the white envelope to Piccolo and was gone before the former Guardian of the Earth could had asked him what it was for. “Mr. Piccolo, I am sorry I cannot stay here any longer. If I did, I probably would have been killed. The letter I have given you will explain everything. Farewell…” The Super Saiyan told his mentor with Telepathy as he left the realm and ventured back to his own time. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Dragon Ball: Xeno Timeline 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Age 850, during the Gastric Lavage of Trunks 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Time Nest… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Dang it! One second too late!” Said the annoyed Goddess of Time. She had been tracing the source of the one who had seemingly mended the distortions across several timelines caused by the late Majcnavn, but she had just missed him and now she couldn’t sense him anywhere. The pretty female Kaioshin went into hysterics as she started making her way to the Time Storage Vault to have better luck in tracking down this mysterious time-traveler. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I’ll be damned if it turns out that Démigra had a son!?” She burst out, stomping her way angrily through the sidewalk leading to the steps that entered into the building housing the Time Vault. <span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“I just can’t catch a break! First Trunks gets sick and I now probably have to deal with a Saiyan with the same powers as that jerk Démigra!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The young girl with pinkish-red hair and light purple skin opened the double doors she was facing and slammed them behind her. '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“I only hope he is like Trunks and Goku, or we are so royally screwed!” She muttered before she began her search over the Scrolls of Eternity for her potential new ally or enemy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Dragon Ball Z Timeline 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Age 774, after Steven had left the dimension… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Lookout of Kami… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo Katanaji carefully opened the letter and pulled out a greeting card. On it was a picture of Steven in his normal state about to confront Frieza and under it was his apprentice’s handwriting. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Hello, Mr. Piccolo. My name is Steven Bloodriver.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">I come from a parallel world very different from your own. You can think of me as Gohan’s hidden power manifested in physical form.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">I had come into existence from my original self casting aside his reservations and embracing his Saiyan side in order to save my father from Frieza. I was also born with the ability to become a Super Saiyan with my father following suit not long after.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Vegeta had been the one who ascended and defeated Frieza in my dimension. But the Emperor of Space swiftly dealt with the Saiyan Prince with a Death Beam after surviving his battle with Vegeta.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Having died almost the same way he did in your dimension, but with Frieza executing Vegeta from his blindside like the dirty coward all villains are. My father tried to give me a chance to escape and also to avenge Vegeta by taking on Frieza himself. But it took me being reborn as an Evolved Saiyan to take down the tyrant for good.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Using the Kaioken to multiply his strength by twenty times his base power twice in such a short time had drained my father completely of his energy reserves even before he had the chance to finish Frieza. Luckily, I had come in the nick of time to save my father from Frieza’s Death Cannon and transformed just before I would have been struck down by the massive energy blast of Frieza.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Even at my birth, my power had grown to surpass Perfect Cell. Nonetheless, it took me a while to learn and adapt to my new body. Yet I still had defeated the evil Frieza singlehandedly even after he had learned to sense and absorb Evil Energy.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Unfortunately my Primal Reversion into my true self had brought the attention of an even worse threat to the Universe…. Majcnavn, a rogue Drakoshin known as the antithesis of the rest of his kind. The Dragonspawn effortlessly killed Super Saiyan Vegeta in his Drakoshin form with an evil Spell only supposed to be used to vanquish Eternal Dragons.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Having died in the reverse way of gathering Genki energy to create a Spirit Bomb, Vegeta’s death had profound effects on those on Namek and even the Otherworld. Everyone who was pure of heart had their body in the physical and spiritual realm strengthened greatly from absorbing what was left of Vegeta’s essence. Many of the deceased in Heaven and the Otherworld had been revived and those already alive had their natural life expectancy extended.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Before Majcnavn had revealed himself and did battle against both my father and me in his biological body, with it taking everything we had to beat him. After his first defeat, the Dragonspawn had his Immortality and Godhood stripped away from him. However it took him dying a second time for us to be rid of him for good.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">My father had awakened his Super Saiyan power upon witnessing Vegeta dying before his eyes for the second time and became strong enough to aid me against Majcnavn. I had also awakened into Super Saiyan just before him and was able to hold my own against the Demon God of Namekian folklore before helping my father in seemingly ending our mutually deadly foe.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Even after being completely obliterated to the last microscopic particle by my father’s Super Kamehameha and my Hyper Masenko Wave hitting him at the same time, Majcnavn returned to continue battle by using his Mystic Regeneration before it was completely gone. Despite losing all of his abilities as a Drakoshin and becoming mortal, Majcnavn was still stronger than me at the time and could have beaten both a Super Saiyan 2 and Legendary Super Saiyan Broly.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">But I was able to bring an end to him once I figured out to enter the Furious Mutation state by using my knowledge of Majcnavn’s dark past in order to fuel my rage enough to reach a level far surpassing the Dragonspawn’s own and vanquish him in only moments. Fortunately, I was also able to keep the power boost I had gained once I calmed down.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">The power gained from my unleashed rage proved instrumental in allowing me to whittle down the next threat to the survivors and those revived by Porunga on our homeworld so that your counterpart, my father, and Uncle Krillin could help me fight off an entire army of Demons spawned from the Dark Demon Realm. Their individual power was immensely weakened because of their creator had been near-death when he had cast several Spells to be used following his demise.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Despite this, these Demons were a 100 billion strong, and could have overwhelmed someone as powerful as Android 17 in his prime. Although as a team we managed to stand our ground and wipe out every last one of Majcnavn’s Demon Spawn. Also during the battle my father had confronted a clone of Frieza in the tyrant’s second form, the latter having come into existence from Majcnavn’s Dark Magic empowering and enlivening the tip of Frieza’s tail cut off by Uncle Krillin.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">My father fought this clone and defeated it without even needing to go Super Saiyan, but he powered up into the state to utterly obliterate the revived Frieza when he had sensed Majcnavn was about to force Clone Frieza into evolving to a state surpassing the fourth form used by the original Frieza. I theorize the aforementioned transformation may have been the same one Cooler had used against my father in your timeline. If it had been the fifth form, Clone Frieza would have been able to completely overpower the form achieved by Cell upon absorbing Android 17 and challenged the Perfect Cell that defeated Ascended Super Saiyan Vegeta.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Once Clone Frieza was dealt with, one of the eight clones you had split into during the war between heroes and Demons helped my father in taking down a second portal that was spawning members of Frieza’s family and also of those we killed before we confronted Frieza. During this time, members of the Galactic Frieza Army accidentally killed by me also appeared.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">By using the Makosen at my base form’s full power I had stopped the Demons and also destroyed their homeworld permanently and without consequence. However, one of them did manage to escape the destruction of the Makai Realm. An Android created by the little sister of Dabura named Mira had fought me as revenge for killing his mother/fiancée and destroying his kingdom.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">He proved to be almost as powerful as my half-brother Gotenks would be as a Super Saiyan 3 and I only needed to stay in my normal state to match him. The Demon King had been created very much like Cell except for Mira being comprised of DNA from all of the villains defeated by my father before Majin Buu’s destruction and rebirth as Uub.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Near the climax of our battle I had fully mastered my Evolved Saiyan power and became a Saiyan Beyond God, a Super Saiyan transformation gained only when a Saiyan prodigy obtains and then masters Godly Ki. My previous ascension into an Evolved Saiyan had already given me Demigod Ki to use at the start before it was enhanced once I entered the Furious Mutation state. Allowing me to quickly defeat Mira and catch up to his revived fiancée.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Darkness Towa had been reborn from her hatred against me and tried to turn my own father into a Timebreaker, but I stopped and killed her before she could do so. If she had been successful my father would have been too much for me to handle as I would not be able to fight both him and Darkness Towa at the same time.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Right after I dealt with the Timebreaker Leaders I witnessed an alternate version of Mr. Future Trunks confronting his timeline’s version of Perfect Cell. The two were almost evenly matched and fought in the Northern Mountains just after the Bio-Android had awoken and been enhanced by Majcnavn’s Dark Magic. Nonetheless, this Perfect Cell was only twice as strong as Frieza’s absolute maximum in his final form and was killed by Super Saiyan Mr. Future Trunks before he could had gotten used to the new body he had. The son of Vegeta made sure to not leave a speck of Cell behind before leaving back to the past. This event caused your Universe to have Dr. Gero adjust the Cell of your timeline to be completed much sooner than he was supposed to. As such, he was much more immature and childish than the version of him killed by Vegeta’s son from the future. Following the alternate Mr. Future Trunks visiting you in Age 763, I had informed Grand Elder Moori of Earth’s plight and he used Porunga to both restore the planet back to normal and revive all those innocent lives killed by the cruel Androids of that future world back to the planet. The third wish was to revive my father of that time and to give him eternal knowledge of everything I knew at the point of time I arrived to stop Super Buu.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">What happened next shocked even me as I had learned I was the Demon God Démigra before being reincarnated as my father’s son. This might explain why I had been able to achieve the Evolved Saiyan transformation and be no longer related to anyone I was to before.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Upon my rebirth on planet Namek I became blood related to both the Namekians and even Makaioshin Démigra. Making them my half-brothers despite me being now a Saiyan of pure blood. Like Majcnavn, I am an oddity of the races I am descended from.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">By assuming the transformation to the legendary warrior of the Saiyan race and calming my mind I was capable of traversing across the dimensions making up the Multiverse as I followed my timeline's version of Majin Buu into your world. But as he had a head start on me, the evil within the Super Buu of my world had gathered the dark souls of those residing in your Universe and empowered the Super Buu you know before I had caught up with him.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">The power you sensed from me as I fought Majin Buu was the full strength of the Demon God I was reincarnated from at the height of his power after he had taken on his ultimate transformation shortly before his death. Also the only reason you and my other loved ones on Earth were able to sense my energy was because of me allowing all of you to.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Those who possess Godly Ki like myself cannot be sensed by those who only have access to normal Ki unless they become powerful enough to do so. By becoming able to transform to a form like Super Saiyan God or Shin Namek is another way to enter and eventually stay in the realm of the Gods who govern creation and destruction.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">On the day that Lady Bulma celebrates her birthday four years from today the Earth will be threatened by the God of Destruction Beerus. He will come in search of both my father to challenge him for defeating Frieza on Namek and Vegeta for being the son of King Vegeta. But be warned Mr. Piccolo, Beerus has a hair-trigger temper and will kill anyone who denies him what he wants.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">His mentor named Whis will also arrive with him. Though the second God is of no threat as Whis would be almost entirely interested in the food being served at the party than watching over Beerus. My counterpart should NOT be given any alcohol in his life, especially during the day Beerus invades Earth, as he has absolutely zero tolerance for drinking.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Spending your second trip within the Hyperbolic Time Chamber with my younger brother Goten and Prince Trunks will allow them to catch up or even surpass Vegeta. With their fusion into my half-brother Gotenks no longer being like Vegeta too.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">The full year in the Room of Spirit and Time with them as your sparring partners will also make you, Mr. Piccolo, reach your true potential as a Super Namek. Since Piccolo Daimao is within your psyche he is hindering your ability of improvement by a great amount, but by training with my brother and Trunks you can break through your current limitations.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Also before Mr. Kami and King Piccolo had separated from one another they had been the one named Katanaji, the most powerful member of the Dragon Clan to have ever lived. His potential is what you will regain once King Piccolo has been dealt with.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">You should be between me and my counterpart's new power as a Mystic Saiyan in strength once you have gotten rid of Piccolo Daimao from your being. Mr. Buu, Mr. Daikaoh, and Mr. Southern Supreme Kai will wake up in a few minutes from now with them probably not knowing what had lead them from being freed from within Evil Buu.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">As soon as my father and Vegeta hear about me they definitely will be wanting to train like crazy. I recommend telling them to ask the Grand Kai or the Supreme Kais for some guidance. The Namekian Book of Legends will also provide much help.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Hakaishin Beerus will be the last threat to the Earth's peace as the rest of the Universe and Otherworld have been cleansed of evil. Nonetheless, as we both know, someone or something might come from another world once again after Beerus has been taken care of.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Once the now perfected Black Star Dragon Balls have been used to restore all of the lives and damage Majin Buu and those like him had caused, my father and you should take in Lady Videl and her father as Students to keep my counterpart motivated to resume training.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">For the location of the most powerful set of Dragon Balls on Earth please ask Mr. Popo and tell him I upgraded the Black Star Dragon Balls to prevent any Negative Energy from destroying the Earth. The other two sets have been cleansed of Negative Energy too.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Farewell, Mr. Piccolo. Take care and get ready for someone who will remind you of me a few months after the Fusion Dance result of my father and Vegeta deal with Beerus as a Super Saiyan!

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Love, Gohan.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">P.S. Two years from now the younger brother of Vegeta and his wife will visit. A year following that Mr. Future Trunks will come to ask for help in dealing with his timeline's version of Babidi and his forces. Future Broly, Future Cooler, Future Frieza, Future Cell, and Future Janemba will be among them. Also on the off-chance you sense an evil presence summoning Shenron in the months following Vegeta becoming Beerus' successor please be aware it might be the remnants of the Galactic Frieza Army trying to resurrect Frieza or an inter-dimensional Demon like Mira or Towa wanting to resurrect a long-since deceased Demon of great power and charisma. Hakaishin Champa and Whis' sister Vados will be dealt with by me personally if they even so much as try to threaten you or anyone else I love as well. I will let you know in person or through Telepathy if anything else comes up, but we should meet again fifteen to twenty years from now once it becomes safe enough for me to visit. Lady Chronoa, the Supreme Kai of Time really doesn't like it when people travel to other dimensions. Especially since she punishes those who do severely. I chose to name myself Steven Bloodriver upon learning it meant that which surrounds or encompasses in quelling chaos. Another reason is in the language of the Drakoshin my name also can be translated as Xeno Gohan.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The older Piccolo smiled. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The young Saiyan was traveling between the dimensions when he felt it, he grit his teeth in anger, recalling in an instant the henchmen of Garlic Junior attacking his mother and grandfather, and being powerless to stop Ginger and Nicky from hurting them. The energy of the God of Destruction was too obvious for him to miss, immediately the Dragon Warrior turned back around and blasted off as he pulled back his fist to attack. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“This won’t be like before! I WILL protect my mother and Mr. Piccolo from you, Cell!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Age 767 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Gohan’s Nightmare 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Room of Spirit and Time… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Goku! Hey Goku! I know your hiding in here somewhere! Goku come out this instant! You’ve got some explaining to do!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">ZZZIP! A tall figure with a light green exoskeleton and bright pink eyes appeared behind Chi-Chi, then swung an arm to slap her just when she turned to him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hmm? Uh, Goku…” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A thick golden streak bisected the white sky, like the trail of a comet rushing from the horizon and straight into the side of Cell’s shocked face. The Bio-Android went spinning end-over-end toward Gohan from Xeno Gohan’s Super God Fist. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Before he could have crashed into the second Super Saiyan, Steven appeared between them by teleportation. The furious Saiyan had only one word. “Kamehameha!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The boy released the attack from point-blank range, both palms extended. The blue beam struck the surprised monster in the back, cutting him off from more than half of his body. The genetic Chimera’s right arm and both his wings were instantly blown away; the entire left side of his body was obliterated from his shoulder to his feet. He immediately gasped in pain and shock as what remained of him was carried by the Kamehameha skyward. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“GAH!” The monster gasped, his skin began disintegrating; his consciousness started to slip. Then, everything went black, the incredible energy attack streaking off through the Hyperbolic Time Chamber’s cloudless sky until it finally dissipated near the farthest reaches of the void. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Z Fighter lowered his arms, turned to his mother, then his mentor, both had been saved from dying at the hands of Perfect Cell in both his counterpart’s nightmare and the real world. Majcnavn had used his Dark Magic to control and force the nightmare upon Chi-Chi and Piccolo with both having died the exact same way they would had by Gero’s monster within their shared incubus if Steven had not risked his own life to save them. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hey, you insolent little brat! HOW DARE YOU TRY TO CATCH ME OFF GUARD!” Cell screamed. His body had regenerated whole, and he dashed toward Xeno Gohan as quickly as he had spoken, his paste white fist pulling back for a right hook. The Golden Warrior was fully prepared for the blow, whirling around to face Cell before crossing his forearms in front of his face just before the impact came. Cell was stunned at the strength of the reborn Gohan’s Super Saiyan form, feeling bruises already forming in his knuckles. Before he knew it, the Dragon Warrior uncrossed his arms, and launched him across the sky with an incredibly powerful right kick. The Bio-Android forced himself to stop in midair before he barely dodged an incoming punch from Steven, flipping backwards instead of trying to block; his foe’s strength was more than he bargained for. Steven’s fist crunched into the smooth and unmarked white ground, and he used the traction to launch himself towards Gero’s monster once again. Cell bent his knees right after landing a few miles beside Steven and launched back toward the youth, matching his approach vector. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“THUUM,” sounded both of their fists colliding. Their inertia mutually negated, their fists opened and interlocked as they began a contest of physical might. Both fighters pushed forward with all their will, each igniting their Super Saiyan auras into one as energy flowed around them. Both pushed themselves to their maximum, with each increase in power they made the ground beneath their feet collapsed to form a crater. Each grew in depth and width until Cell found that he could go no further, while much to his frustration, Steven had raised to match him effortlessly. Either way, the two’s power struggle nearly caused the destruction of the Time Chamber. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Your one to talk, Perfect Cell. Invading my family’s dream and trying to kill the two I care for the most in this world with sneak attacks from behind.” Steven shot back, pushing his own strength just slightly higher than when he defeated the son of the Aspect Lord of Shadows Aladjinn. The Saiyan’s voice slightly deepened by his legendary transformation. He broke the struggle, ripping both Cell’s arms from their sockets, and obliterating them with only his aura. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">TTTTHRUCKK! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Golden Warrior drove his right fist into Cell’s gut, just below the chest plating. The sound of the cracking exoskeleton could be heard across the battlefield; not long after, a fleshy gurgle sounded as the monster’s internal organs were crushed. Perfect Cell spat frothy purple blood, choking as the Evolved Saiyan twisted his fist. The pain was unbearable, worse than anything Cell had ever imagined. Just as he began to regain his breath, the Dragon Warrior violently ripped his fist out, causing the Android to crash into his knees and release the aura around him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven grabbed Cell by his shoulders with both hands, Gero’s monster continued coughing blood as his eyes grew wide at Steven’s threatening gaze and wild smile. “Let this be a lesson to you, Bio-Android. Messing with my family and friends is a death sentence to anyone like you and your kind…” Cell’s broken body began to glow, then disintegrated into ash and fell to the ground. “Since your regeneration is biological, Cell, you cannot come back when your physical body is vaporized to nothing.” Steven stepped over the pile of remains and made his way to his mother, his blazing gold aura scattering Cell’s ashes into the inferno of Super Saiyan power around him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The son of Goku smiled, happy to see his mother again. The last time they met was over a month before his transcendence, her son also took note of the emotional turmoil his counterpart was trying to hide – something he had to change right away, particularly the path the older Saiyan had chosen. This timeline’s version of himself had his senses and mind adapted, evolved by Steven Telepathically removing his mental restraints and giving him all his lost memories back. Instead of simply warning him what his actions would cause during the Cell Games and the years following it, Steven had given Gohan enhanced knowledge and ability of his Saiyan side. Now almost like Xeno Gohan, he had firsthand awareness of everything around him, and access to the Super Saiyan 2 transformation. Now this time around, he was not going to be a hypocrite and fail to learn from his mistakes. He was going to put all his effort into training himself to master his hidden power and stop his enemies from hurting his friends and family. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Having carefully made sure his counterpart would prevent the deaths of their father, Future Trunks, Android 16 and the other innocent souls monsters like Cell were to cause after today, Steven was forced to depart almost as quickly as he came, his keen senses warned him Videl was in mortal danger. But they failed to warn the Gold Fighter in his alternate self choosing to stop being like him once Broly was dealt with the second time. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The older Gohan, Chi-Chi, and Piccolo Katanaji did not notice neither the arrival nor destruction of Cell, it had been too small an instant for anyone to notice besides Xeno Gohan and Phantasm Cell, and the Golden Fighter had long since vanished before the young woman wearing a purple dress with pink sleeves and pants had turned around to look behind her. “What? I could have sworn I heard someone behind me.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Hero Reborn Timeline 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Age 762, following the revival of Syn Shenron and Super 17… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Earth 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">ZIP! The son of Earth’s greatest hero, clad in the Namekian clothing he was born in, appeared with a shimmer right in the midst of a series of explosions. All around him, people were running, screaming, but spared from dying, as the trillions of energy waves fired at them were redirected harmlessly into space. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">BLAM! BLAM! A slender, dark teenager with an athletic build was hovering in midair, holding both arms out and bombarding the citizens of Orange Star City with his Super Flash Bomber. He frowned inhumanly as his every attempt to pick off the fleeing inhabitants by the thousands ended in failure. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well, it seems I won our little bet, 17.” Shouted his companion, a large, humanoid, white, black, and blue Dragon with cold red eyes. “Or do you want to keep wasting your energy on these insects? You know we are only here to get rid of Mark, his wife, and daughter. I don’t know why you wagered you could get the job done by using your version of my Demon Death Ball on these weaklings before Gohan showed up.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His brother in arms blew smoke off the tip of his fingers. “I just wanted to make sure our employer wasn’t overexaggerating about this version of Gohan. But seeing his ability to deflect my Super Flash Bomb effortlessly with his mind alone at least tells me he should be able to give us a decent battle before we kill him.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">PHOOM! Without warning, a massive ball of energy exploded from Syn’s palm. Xeno Gohan barely had time to raise his arms to shield himself and those around him from the blast, his Super Saiyan aura instantly turning to an energy shield. The energy wasn’t enough to injure him, but he knew that everyone in the city would have been instantly killed by the Shadow Dragon’s Negative Karma Ball. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Leave these people out of this, Syn Shenron and Super 17!” Shouted the son of Goku at the top of his lungs, glowering at the two monsters that floated above him. “Only direct your attention to me you fiends spawned by evil!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Now that is a surprise. You already seem to know about us.” Super 17 said. “I wonder if the Supreme Kai of Time tipped you off before you came here?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Syn Shenron was equally amused. “It seems we would need to visit her next. I’d say in about ten seconds we will be done with this annoying little boy and his future wife.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven rose higher, his glare growing angrier and angrier by the second. “No one told me about you two. I knew you were cold-hearted, cruel, and ruthless, that you delighted in causing senseless destruction and death. I knew this from sensing your energy signatures, as I can tell your identity and past from simply doing so. But I won’t let either one of you get away with killing for the fun of it! You hear me!?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hah! I always thought you Saiyans were full of it, but you really are that ignorant, aren’t you?” Laughed the Ultimate Android. “Just like your dear old dad I suppose? He and the others turned out to only be all talk when I faced them. You won’t be any different than they were, especially since I am so much stronger than before.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Evolved Saiyan clenched his fists. “Go ahead, Lapis. Keep on boasting about being invincible and ridiculing my family. But remember this you fusion of two guys who look suspiciously like girls, I am going to butcher both you and the dirty coward beside you!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A frown appeared on the Lord of Evil Dragons’ face. “That is enough, boy. I was content to kill you instantly, but hearing you mock me and my friend here has changed that. We will prolong your suffering for several days as we slowly send you to Otherworld.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I know, Syn. We can right away finish the mission Majcnavn originally resurrected us for after that,” grinned the heartless Super 17. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Xeno Gohan interrupted. “Actually, you two monsters will be the ones to experience pain beyond imagination once we duel. Neither one of you will even be able to escape too, I can traverse any dimension in an instant, making it pointless to run from me.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super 17 crossed his arms. “Yeah, right. We’ve been through this before with all your friends and family, Gohan. The only thing that ends here is your life.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I wouldn’t be so sure,” snapped the son of Goku. “You don’t stand a chance against me. I’m a true Super Saiyan like my father before me, and I won’t hold back. But unlike him, I won’t care if you try to repent. I will just kill you.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Syn Shenron laughed coldly. “A 'true' Super Saiyan my ass. I’m afraid you’re in for a bit of an unpleasant surprise. You see, we’ve killed all kinds of Super Saiyans. From the level you just mastered to the transformation the fusion of Goku and that arrogant Vegeta used against us in their final battle, but I guess our power is just that overwhelming. And then we had to deal with their wives, too – Chi-Chi was your mother, right?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“That’s ENOUGH!” Roared the Dragon Warrior, immediately his form exploded with new power as he ascended into a Super Saiyan 2. His aura shot straight up into the clouds above - the flow of intensely hot energy blinding both his enemies in golden light, the rigid hair on his head spiked up and grew farther out, a single golden lock of hair hung down just beside his right eye. The muscles on the young boy’s body caused his clothes to tighten against his skin as they grew. Peals of thunder could be heard just from the crackling of lightning given off of Xeno Gohan’s aura, roars even more intimidating than that came from the blazing firestorm surrounding the Ascended Saiyan. His blood-red eyes stared down his two opponents, showing nothing but anger. Without even pausing, he launched himself toward the evil monster responsible for his ascension. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“How ironic your daughter reacted the same waaaa-” THUMM! Syn Shenron suddenly, found himself spinning uncontrollably through the air from Steven’s kick. He barely had time to look up before a powerful fist slammed into his jaw, smashing him down in an arc against the ground. Above him, the Super Saiyan 2 hung in midair, shaking with rage. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Stunned, Super 17 moved to attack, coming behind Xeno Gohan with his leg pulled back for a kick. It never connected. Instead, Steven snapped his elbow back, catching the Android in the ribs, and then twisted around with his own spinning kick. With the momentum of a full rotation behind it, the kick caught Super 17 hard in the gut, as he almost vomited from the blow, Super 17 found himself being launched in a nearly flat trajectory for almost a hundred miles out of the city. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super 17 straightened up. “But...how?” He was already injured and breathing very, very heavily. He hadn’t felt pain since...his sister and Goku had defeated him so many years ago. His stomach was ripped open and bleeding heavily, soaking his clothes in red blood. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His comrade pulled himself out of the rubble on the ground, nursing his bruised jaw. He, too, was stunned by these developments. Gogeta had been a challenge for him, so many years before...but he had won out fairly easily in their rematch. This was unexpected. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Stay out the way, Syn,” the Ultimate Android ordered. “I’ll handle this brat myself.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Not before I pay him back, 17.” After wagging his finger at the boy in a reprimanding gesture, Syn Shenron raised the pointer finger at him and fired a green Finger Beam at the Super Saiyan 2. Xeno Gohan gave Syn a death glare before catching the beam in one hand and unleashing an invisible Kiai from the other. The Dragon Lord braced himself for a blunt impact, but the wave exploded on contact. The heat from the Explosive Kiai scorched his skin to the bone. But even before he could have regenerated, Syn Shenron heard the voice of his enemy shout from above him. “Right back atcha, you so called 'Dragon of Absolute Destruction'! DARK DRAGON SHOOTING BULLET!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Dragon Warrior returned his foe’s previously used attack right back at him in the same fashion the Dragon had fired the beam, but with it being the positive counterpart of the original from the reborn Gohan adding in his own power to deliver a greater punch. Syn merely saw a glimpse of energy flashing from Steven’s right index finger before his own attack ripped entirely through his massive torso. The Shadow Dragon’s frame immediately imploded, then detonated like a bomb as the force of the impact sent a spherical shockwave reverberating through the sky. Syn Shenron was reduced to almost nothing, the cracked One Star Dragon Ball of a sapphire color landing where he once stood was all that remained of him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Congratulations on having yourself blown up by a five-year-old. But please hurry and pull yourself back together, Syn.” Super 17 said, as he dusted himself off before pulling back his long hair behind his head. The Android with icy blue eyes effortlessly kicked off the ground and reached the celestial dome in the next instant. Meanwhile, the Dragon Ball on the ground nearby began to glow. The Negative Energy corrupting it released once more into the world the Shadow Dragon inside. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super 17 flew higher, never taking his eyes off Xeno Gohan. The angry Ascended Saiyan maintained his stance. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“HYAA!” The Demon of Vengeance charged, firing a rapid burst of energy blasts directly at Goku’s son. But the Evolved Saiyan never moved, deflecting each of the energy attacks in turn with one hand. He could tell the fused Android was fast, but not as fast as either him or Syn Shenron. His hatred for the Android flared up inside him as Super 17 got closer, and he scowled. He was going to make this twisted creation writhe in agony. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">THUMM! Xeno Gohan met Super 17’s first punch with a hard block – much harder than the Android had expected. Twisting effortlessly, the Ascended Saiyan caught his arm and flipped him over, swinging his enemy down and into his own knee. Super 17 gasped for air as the wind was knocked out of him before screaming in pain as he felt his kneecap shatter after he had gotten breath back into his lungs. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He looked up at Steven, his eyes flashing with hatred. “You’ll regret this!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Super Saiyan 2 punched him twice in the face in rapid succession, then kicked him up into the air. The resurrected Android could barely regain his bearings before Steven appeared above him again, slamming down with a double fist. Super 17 managed to block it, but at the cost of his arms going numb. It was a new sensation for the Immortal hybrid. Not even during the battle with Baby Vegeta nearly two decades before had he felt this. Xeno Gohan merely gave a low growl in return. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Grimacing, Super 17 raised both hands and fired a series of narrow beams from his fingertips – beams that would have pierced straight through the Gods of the Universe and killed any ordinary Saiyan instantly. Not surprised by the sudden flurry of attacks, Xeno Gohan managed to block all of them. The boy’s raised forearm caught them all as the golden beams detonated in a blinding flash against his skin. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“No way, what are you made of?!” Shouted the vengeful Demon. “There is no way such a pathetic louse such as you could possibly manage to challenge me!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Flesh and bone, you sadistic piece of shit!” Steven had yelled before lowering his arm and moving directly behind Super 17 with super speed. Stunned, the Ultimate Android spun around. Xeno Gohan’s clothes and hair were continuing to ripple violently from the golden storm of his Super Saiyan 2 aura, the beams making up Super 17’s Blitzkrieg having done nothing to harm the enraged Dragon Warrior. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Still completely filled with fury, Xeno Gohan rushed Super 17. His roundhouse kick struck the ultimate creation of Dr. Gero and Dr. Myuu in the side of the face, hard enough to crack Super 17’s skull. His other leg, already cocked back, slammed into Super 17’s gut and doubled him over. The front kick completely ripped open the stomach of Super 17 and made him heave it’s contents out of his mouth. Though furious, Steven was fighting seriously with all he had. He seemingly finished off his assault by slamming his elbow into Super 17’s back and kicking him away. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super 17 flipped end over end a few times before righting himself, but it was obvious he seemed to be quite wearied by the blows. Frowning, the Ascended Saiyan pulled his hands back to his side. “Ultimate Kamehameha!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The blue beam came fast – too fast for the stunned Android to absorb or dodge. Panicked, he raised his arms. “Android Barrier!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The energy wave detonated against the shield, destroying both instantly, before the shockwaves created knocked both the freshly regenerated Syn Shenron and Super 17 several yards back. They were amazed – how could the son of Goku be so powerful? '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Dragon Warrior was on the offensive again, pounding Super 17 again and again with his Dragon Burst. The Ultimate Android was outclassed in speed, strength, and skill – no matter what attacks he tried, he simply couldn’t damage the Ascended Saiyan. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">THUDD! The Golden Warrior’s elbow slammed into the beaten and bloodied vengeful Demon’s back, sending him spinning downward. Now livid, he clenched his fists. His eyes flashed. A ball of electrons began forming in each of his palms, compressing to a single glowing point and then suddenly, expanding outward under quantum degeneracy pressure. A golden ball of light encompassed both his hands. “SUPER PHOTON FLASH!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Sensing the release of energy and seeing the air immediately in front of the Immortal Demon suddenly, turning to plasma, Xeno Gohan rolled back and fired a Super Masenko straight into the sky, pushing himself toward the ground with all of his energy. The combined relativistic electron beam tore past him mere nanometers away—too close for comfort, but nonetheless he was unaffected. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Teleporting forward, Steven Bloodriver slammed his elbow into Super 17’s face, crushing both the nose and jaw of his foe. A snap kick sent waves of pain through the Ultimate Android’s whole body as the right side of his body exploded from the blow. Xeno Gohan then raised his hand, and an electric blue ball of energy caught Super 17 full in the chest, sending him spiraling to the sky before meeting his ultimate fate. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The screaming fusion of two Android 17s rocketed to the stratosphere. His clothes and what was left of his muscle and tissue were torn away by the Draco Masendan. The blast was driving itself through his upper torso, revealing the gleaming metallic implants that he inherited from his two halves. His single eye was wide and bloodshot, staring at the blue energy sphere now ripping through his neck. In the next instant, Xeno Gohan’s signature move reached the brain of Super 17 and detonated. Leaving no trace of Super 17 as the explosion looked like a mini blue Sun from just outside the atmosphere. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“So...” Xeno Gohan said harshly, turning to face Syn Shenron. “Are you ready to join your friend in a place worse than Hell or would you prefer joining up with your momma, brothers, and sister once again in Earth’s Hell?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Fighting to remain composed, Syn paused for a moment before replying. “My, what confidence you’ve suddenly, found...boy. If I were you, I wouldn’t treat our battle so haphazardly. You’ll soon find that to be a grave error.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven’s jagged hair blew harshly as the crackling aura making up his Super Saiyan 2 transformation was bright enough to be seen from the farthest reaches of space. His eyes, silent and deadly, remained fixed on his enemy. The boldness with which he stared down Syn Shenron showed courage beyond the creature’s understanding. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“That attitude of yours has crossed the line, runt,” the Shadow Dragon grunted, speaking through his teeth. “Enough of this tiresome charade. I’m through playing games with you, child. This ends now!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I’m ready,” Steven Bloodriver said. “Bring it on, the grandest bastard of the Shadow Dragons should help me warm up before I finish you off just like how I did to your only friend a moment before now.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“TCH! Insolent—” Syn delivered his first punch before he even finished his sentence. Casually, Xeno Gohan reached up his forearm, stopping the mighty blow without moving an inch. The Earth shaking THUD of the collision echoed through the now empty city streets, causing the buildings and vehicles to shudder in unison. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Lord of Evil Dragons, finding Steven’s block to be undeniable proof that this fight had changed entirely, quickly followed up his strike with a kick. But just as before, Steven swung his own attack, meeting Syn Shenron’s blow and matching his force with the precise amount needed to counter it. Nonetheless, Syn winced as he pulled back his aching fist and leg, the black spikes on both of them having been pounded deep in his knuckles and kneecap. All the while, the young Saiyan’s eyes never left Syn’s. He stared at the monster as if he were trying to burn holes through his head with nothing but fury. The time-traveling destroyer and dirty coward of the highest order could hit him with everything he had...right now, it wouldn’t even phase him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Blasting into the air, Syn and Steven rocketed across the skyline. Thunderous spherical shockwaves, countless in number, lit up the blue canopy from horizon to horizon. No physical presence could be seen from either warrior, only the blur of their outlines as they occasionally clashed low enough in the sky for the human eye to catch a glimpse of them. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Syn Shenron’s every physical blow was met perfectly by the boy’s blocks. When Xeno Gohan attacked, the same was true of Syn’s blocks. King Kai and Kami could see that no damage at all had been caused so far to either of them. Yet even so, it was the most one-sided affair the Gods have ever witnessed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Up above, Syn’s frustration had begun to show in his technique. Although he was blocking everything Steven threw at him, dodging occasionally, he really couldn’t get any kind of attack in against the Saiyan child. With each missed blow, the madness and recklessness behind his attacks increased. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Why!?” He kicked hard at Xeno Gohan’s back, the blow passing through empty air just like the last dozen he had attempted. “I am the Lord and Master of all Evil Dragons! None can compare to me—not a member of Frieza’s species, the Namekians, the Humans...and especially not a filthy Saiyan! So how is a mere child able to evade me!?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Off guard from all his yelling, Syn allowed an opening. Steven landed a solid jab in his face, jolting the creature’s neck upward. Syn instantly grabbed his chin, rubbing the soreness from it and wiping away the blood. “TCHH! You’re going to regret that, bo—” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Another blow from Steven cut him off, sending sharp pain down the monster’s spine. Syn Shenron fell forward through the air, losing his balance for a moment, and yelling all the while. “Stupid child! You have no idea what you’ve done!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Flaring his electric blue aura wildly, the Evil Dragon released an Explosive Wave to knock the boy away from him. The energy struck Xeno Gohan just as intended, but rather than being forced back, the small fighter seemed to ride it like a gentle wave. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I can’t imagine how this boy got so powerful. I’d sensed he had potential, but I considered myself fully capable of dealing with it.” The monster briefly reflected back a few moments ago, to the moment he’d first been made aware of Steven’s incredible strength. Back then, this power had felt like a wildfire, raging in uncontrolled fashion against anything and everything, friend or foe. Perhaps the full extent of it hadn’t yet been fully realized until now, but Steven had transformed from a simple wildfire into a solar firestorm. Yet even so, the monster reassured himself. He was as the boy said, a Dragon of Absolute Destruction. Just as he’d obliterated that pesky red Monkey and his family, he would likewise deal with this Super Saiyan child. “All right then, Gohan,” he said, regaining his composure. “I suppose our playtime here is over for now.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Up above, Kami’s eyes widened. Behind him, Mr. Popo shared the look of disbelief as well, wondering what trick Syn Shenron had left to play. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">   “Don’t think you’ve beaten me yet, boy. I’m afraid that up until now, I haven’t been quite honest with you. It’s true, just as you’ve no doubt feared. I’ve been concealing my full strength, storing it up for a moment just as this. But at last, the gloves are coming off.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven never blinked, his golden aura pulsing around him unabated. It was as if each crackle of blue electricity was an affront to Syn’s boasts of being unbeatable. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“It’s about time, turn into Omega Shenron already,” the boy answered haughtily. “I was getting tired of being so gentle with you.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The monster frowned for half an instant, but quickly reforged his grin. “Humph. You do amuse me. After all you’re extravagant boasts, child, I must admit I’m all the more excited to put you in your place. Don’t think I’ll simply forget all of your reckless, empty threats. Oh no...once I’ve rid myself of the annoyance you pose, I’ll be sure to take out all of my vengeance on your whole family.” The Shadow Dragon paused briefly, chuckling, before in a blaze of power, Steven swung his right fist, cleanly and precisely, ripping through Syn Shenron’s stomach until it had torn entirely through his torso. There had been no words of warning. There had been neither indulgence nor mockery. Syn had not even seen the speed of the attack coming. All he saw were the eyes; those horrible sanguine gems. They showed the Dragon no fear and no respect, and they revealed neither anger nor revenge. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Syn Shenron choked in agony, then Xeno Gohan twisted his fist, yanking it harshly from the Demon and wiping the bloody innards upon the dying body. Syn collapsed, catching on the shoulder of the Super Saiyan 2 as gravity began dragging him down. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Not when I’m around you insufferable jerk,” said the boy into the ear of the defeated Syn Shenron. “They will always be safe from monsters like you, nothing you could have done as Omega would have helped you against me anyway as well.” Suddenly, in a display of uncontrolled rage, the Super Saiyan 2 grabbed Syn Shenron’s head and yanked it backwards, snapping the neck, severing his head, and destroying his life-force completely. As Syn’s lifeless body began to collapse on the ground, Steven caught it by the gash on it’s chest, hurled it into the air, and blasted the remains into oblivion. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven stared down at the severed head which rolled onto the ground a few feet away from him. It was all that remained of the Evil Dragon who had turned most of his predecessor’s dimension into a living nightmare and the one who was personally responsible for many of the horrors the Earth and her people had experienced. The skin was twisted and burned, testifying to the pain that Steven’s aura alone had inflicted. His neck had been ripped from his body roughly, the spine protruding as the torn tissue continued to leak blood. The purple pool was seeping slowly into the dirt on the surface of the planet. Most striking of all was that the cold, narrow eyes, so often filled with untempered rage and cruelty, were utterly lifeless. The Evolved Saiyan lifted his hand up in readiness to charge an energy attack. A golden orb of energy lighting up the center of his palm. The ball of Ki just in front of Steven’s hand immediately quadrupled in size, continuing to swell by the second. “This nightmare ends now, Syn! Hyper Masenko!” Right before, Steven had unleashed the energy wave upon Syn Shenron, what remained of the Dragon Lord was absolutely destroyed by the one-handed version of the Masenko. The reincarnation of Demon God Démigra and Gohan’s anger dropped his hand to his side and turned to look at those in the outskirts of Orange Star City before checking on his loved ones both hundreds of miles away and in the other side of the Galaxy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">As he started to check on his family on Namek, he sensed the mother of Videl’s energy fluctuate rapidly, recognizing the Ki of her immediately as being terribly frightened. The signal was coming from only a few miles away; he quickly took off as fast as his Super Saiyan 2 transformation would allow him, making it in less than a millisecond to an alley behind a Walmart, and dropped down from the sky. The young warrior stood between two thugs and a tall, scared-looking young woman. Both the thugs were training automatic weapons on the boy and loudly demanding that he step aside so the woman he came to the defense of could hand over the large expensive purse she was holding defensively. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Not on your lives, Mickey and Angel!” Steven snapped back, already moving into a fighting stance. “Leave Lady Miguel alone!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The larger thug smirked at him, a stupid look on his face. “This is none of your concern, kid. Get lost, or we’ll fill you with lead too!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“It is my concern, you sorry excuse for a Missionary. Living off of robbing and killing innocent women just like your doppelganger.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The other thug named Angel also smirked at him. “This little punk thinks he’s tough stuff. Guess I’ll teach him a lesson.” Scowling, he pointed his automatic handgun at Xeno Gohan and squeezed the trigger. “Say hi to those rich old ladies for me too, you little freak of Nature.” The Demon in Human skin laughed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The newest of the Z Fighters didn’t flinch. He stood motionless as he watched the oncoming attack. Before in a daring move, he calmed the blazing firestorm around him and allowed the bullets fired by Angel from his gun to strike him, and the armor-piercing rounds immediately expanded to paper-thin sheets of depleted Uranium once they had struck the forehead of the Dragon Warrior. Mickey and Angel’s eyes widened and their jaws nearly hit the floor as they saw Steven’s features were entirely undamaged, unaffected in the slightest. The flattened rounds embedded on Steven’s forehead then fell before the lightning crackling through the Merciless Avenger’s form had burned them to ash. In the next instant, Steven burst forward with blurring speed, moving up and underneath the one who shot him, and planted one palm firmly in the center of Angel’s chest. His fingers dug deep into the gunman’s brown flesh, drawing blood and tearing bone. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Angel lost control of his body instantly, the sky and Earth reversing. The small Saiyan swung the Demon’s entire body in a tight arc, then slammed him straight down. The next thing he knew, he was lying on his back in a sizable crater and on the doorstep of death itself. “Whaaa…thee…” He coughed, enraged but unable to react beyond sputtering. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven’s right hand was still stretched out, two fingers pointing down into the crater. A brilliant pinpoint of light glowed at their tip. “No thanks, I prefer sending both you and the fat bastard who is your partner in crime to a fiery end. HYAH!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Instantly, everything up to Angel’s neck was completely vaporized and his head was crushed by Steven’s boot before the serial killer’s mind faded to black, brains and all splattered against the walls. “I hope you like Earth’s Hell you grand bastard, especially since your punishment will be until the end of time as just a head.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">With a satisfied look, Steven glanced over to the other middle aged gunman. “GAHHHH!” The failed Missionary with a disposition similar to Beerus the Destroyer screamed angrily. “YOU… YOU…HOW COULD YOU-” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Wordlessly, the Super Saiyan 2 took one step forward and backhanded the monster with his right hand. THUD. The last of the crazed gunmen threatening Miguel smashed into the side of the building behind her, every bone in his body crushed and penetrating his insides like steak knives. Mickey was dead. But Steven wasn’t taking any chances, he had seen many of his enemies keep coming back until everything making up their being was utterly destroyed. Without moving from where he was, Xeno Gohan lifted Mickey’s corpse into the air with his mind and disintegrated the monster by throwing him into the Sun. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven quickly turned to the puzzled woman who was still behind him. She was almost as tall as her husband, but clearly much younger, and her eyes and other features reminded Steven of her daughter. “It’s all right, Lady Miguel; I won’t hurt you. But are you okay?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Yes, thank you! Those men were going to kill me, I’m sure of it! But what did you do to stop them? I didn’t even see you move once you had showed up to save me!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“You’re welcome, mother of Lady Videl. But you were right, if I hadn’t shown up a second sooner, both of the villains I stopped from robbing you would have indeed disposed of your body in a hail of bullets. Fortunately, I had stopped that dreadful scenario from happening as I disposed of both of the villains and their stolen weaponry in the instant I arrived. The reason you didn’t witness this happening was because of myself and the two crooks were moving faster than your eyes could see.” Steven answered as politely as he could to the famous female Singer. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Miguel smiled, her resemblance to her daughter as a teenager was uncanny. “Oh well, I don’t mind seeing how you took care of those muggers with my own eyes as I get the feeling you weren’t the least bit gentle with them. But thank you again. Also pardon me for asking, but aren’t you the little boy who fought against the Saiyans not too long ago? As I never forget a face. But you really grew up so fast since I last saw you.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The boy was surprised. “Your welcome, Lady Miguel, and no apology is necessary as you are correct. My name is Son Gohan. I’m the five year old son of Mr. Son Goku and Lady Chi-Chi. While I was little help against Nappa and his Saibamen, I did play a crucial role in the defeat of the other Saiyan named Vegeta.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Woah, I guess the experience really toughened you up. Either way it is nice to have met you Gohan, but I have to find my husband and baby girl. The three of us got separated at the large store to our right when everyone went into a panic for some reason. I was right away followed by the two jerks when I exited through the back after I looked everywhere in the store for my family.” Miguel told him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven smiled back. “It did a great deal, I really enjoyed meeting you too, but I have to tell you the reason for nearly the entire population of Orange Star City fleeing their metropolis. Just a split-second prior to my arrival to your city, a powerful Demon of the worst sort named Majcnavn, the Dragonspawn had used his Dark Magic to restore the lives of two even more powerful evil monsters from another world and enhanced their already formidable strength before sending them to this planet. They were tasked in locating you, your child, and husband so that the two scoundrels could assassinate the three of you. But when one of them, a fusion of a brainwashed Cyborg and an evil doppelganger of him, Super 17 decided to commit genocide of the entire Human race with his spamming of homing energy waves numbering in the trillions just above this city, most of the residents ran for their very lives upon seeing this. But the good news is that once I arrived and saved everyone by using Telekinesis to redirect Super Android 17’s Super Flash Bomber into outer space, not one innocent life was harmed. I had achieved this powered-up version of the original legendary transformation of Super Saiyan from Super 17 and his comrade Syn Shenron, a humanoid Dragon born of Negative Energy, taunting me about them boasting of being unstoppable and inhuman enough to wipe out my entire bloodline of their world. In response, I avenged all those they killed by slaughtering both Demons in a matter of seconds as a Super Saiyan 2. All of these events transpired before I sensed you in dire peril, Lady Miguel. Lady Videl and her father are coming to our location on foot from the East as we speak as well. They are followed by a few others you know quite well too, but I am sorry to say to you that this is goodbye.” The Dragon Warrior lifted off the ground and was floating a few feet in the air, his look now serious. “For I have to leave now, as we both have to reunite with the ones we love. Take care, Lady Miguel, and I am sorry for being so brutally honest with you. It seems I inherited it from my parents and previous self.” Steven had said to her before flying off into the sky. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Mr. Kami and Mr. Popo, hello. This is Gohan, I am contacting both of you to inform that I had restored the Yi Xing Qiu to normal and forever purified it of Negative Energy without drawbacks. I have done the same to the Dragon Balls native to our Universe while I had returned the aforementioned One Star Dragon Ball to it’s home dimension too. Now we won’t have to worry about either Black Smoke Shenron or his Shadow Dragon cronies coming to bother us in the near future.” The Ascended Saiyan told those on the Lookout with Telepathy before he shut his eyes, seeking to let the new power around him subside. It was still raging, wild and pure, but he pictured his friends and family and the energy suddenly, dropped away. Suddenly, the air was calm once again. He was still soaring amongst the clouds when he saw yet another ripple in space-time amidst the gorgeous starry Heavens. Steven allowed a brief moment to center his mind, sensing out the area and being certain the Earth and her people were really safe—a lesson he and the others had learned from Frieza firsthand. After a moment, he continued speaking before turning to his homeworld. “Farewell, you two. I promise I will answer all of the remainder of your questions when I return with everyone else by means of spacecraft or not.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Then, the Super Saiyan was gone. Having blasted off back to Namek in the blink of an eye. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Planet Namek 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Dragon Warrior appeared instantly, coming to his friends and family’s aid in a massive yellow trail that lead from Orange Star City on Earth to Goku’s Spaceship on Namek. The atmosphere behind him only just now being affected by Majcnavn’s Dark Magic. Landing beside the other Z Warriors, Steven was ready to power up just like they were in case another enemy would appear. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">In the very center of the Namekian sky an orb of small bluish-green energy formed, which then twisted like if someone was turning it like a doorknob. The planet itself trembled for half a second, then the sphere rapidly expanded to be larger than a planet such as Earth. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Gohan, do you know what’s happening now!?” Piccolo said with a hint of concern. The Super Namek and his closest friend had been the first ones to notice what was happening above. Their sensitive hearing allowing them to hear the faintest of whispers of the Demon God of Drakoshin origin casting Dark Magic. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Yes, Mr. Piccolo. Another wormhole has opened between here and an alternate dimension splintered from our own from Mr. Future Trunks having used a Time Machine. We are about to know exactly who we will face in the next second.” Steven said to his mentor. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Okay while we have a spare moment, Gohan how in the name of Kami are you aware of our predicament’s identity and background every time we tangle with them?” Krillin asked, even as Dende was replenishing his energy and restoring his armor. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Since I was reborn through Primal Regression on planet Namek to become an Evolved Saiyan, I have the very same advantages the Namekians here have over most other species but heightened and expanded upon by the awakening of my true powers as a Saiyan warrior. However, even I never noticed Majcnavn, the Dragonspawn had used his brief time before death to set timed Spells against us, making me far from perfect, Uncle Krillin.” Steven answered. But before the others could ask more, the ground beneath them tremored anew, and the planetscape far above them suddenly, began to fold over on itself, reversing the process they had seen before. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">An immense black canvas, dotted with stars unaccountable, was only visible for a moment before the Sunlight once again obscured their view of the Heavens. Krillin’s stomach turned from the dizziness he felt from watching, though it was visibly breathtaking. It felt almost like he was the one being turned inside out and not the world. But within seconds, everything about planet Namek had returned completely to normal. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Well, almost everything.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“What the…no way!” Bulma said, the first to notice, at least from those of Earth. She held her hand up above her eyes to block out the interfering light, but there was no doubt of what she saw. “Uh, guys, I know this proves Multiverse Theory, but isn’t that Earth?”  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Yeah, that’s Earth alright. But as you said Bulma, it is not the one we know. As I am sensing many familiar energy signatures over there…and of something really, really horribly powerful too.” Added Goku. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The broad expanse of planet Earth was floating directly above their heads now, revealed when Namek had turned right-side-out again. The white, puffy clouds looked peaceful and inviting, but fear instantly gripped all of the Z Fighters. Now it wasn’t just an Alien planet they had a vague connection to, but their own home that was in immediate danger. Even in death, the Dragonspawn was doing the unimaginable, sending hordes of monsters from the depths of Hell, and now taking them to a parallel world being invaded by an evil of untold power and a destroyer of countless dimensions. They knew this from the…other Earths floating all around the one not yet ravaged and stripped of life. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Already more than three hundred of our counterparts from the other Universes have fallen to this ultimate evil. We are all going to have to awaken our true potential in order to overcome this final obstacle and save time and space from this Eldritch Abomination.” Steven said, turning to the others. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“But we only have a few precious moments before Majcnavn’s Dark Magic takes us to the battlefield.” The Super Saiyan extended his hand slowly, placing it to face Piccolo, Krillin, and Goku. Already, they felt Steven’s Evolved Saiyan Ki pouring into them, infusing their very essence with the boy’s own. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Silence filled all those gathered around. The process cleared their minds, purging their souls of all fear and doubt. It allowed the fusion of body and soul to be seamless, like two streams converging into one as a natural flow of water. Slowly, Piccolo began to glow white. Yet his face was relaxed, calm. Not only was this refining the previous joining of two truly heroic individuals, but it was the union of a divided soul, a soul that had been purged of all evil and was now melding back together into one. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo’s body burned whiter and brighter with each passing second as everyone watched in awe. Just before the light became too bright to watch, his form began to grow thicker and denser. Then Piccolo Daimao was gone, never to be seen again from within and out of his son’s psyche. Piccolo felt a sudden flow of energy rush through his veins. He could feel the power gushing through him, amazing and overwhelming and somehow humbling. It was far more power than he could have ever imagined having. Not only was his power surging, but he felt his mind beginning to change, as if long-forgotten and fractured knowledge was suddenly, becoming complete. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He felt calmer, relaxed, and less angry than ever before. It was freeing. Along with the sudden fluctuations in his Ki, Piccolo also felt the inner workings of his mind begin to warp. He didn’t feel his father necessarily, just a rush of memories and wisdom. He felt calmed, relaxed, and less angry than he ever felt. It was a uniquely indescribable freeing feeling. He felt the evil inherited from his father no longer present in him, it was if his fusion with both Nail and Daimao had been perfected from him also being infused by Gohan’s Evolved Saiyan energy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He looked at his arm, seeing no difference. He twisted it from side to side, flexing his bicep and clenching his fist. He felt like a whole new man. White lightning was swirling around him, scorching the ground and shooting up into the sky. He smiled at how his pupil took after him and of feeling confident in that he could now take on Mira and defeat the Artificial Demon with little trouble. As he felt completely indestructible from having realized his potential as a Super Namek. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Wow!” Goku said, breaking the awed silence.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“Your power is amazing, Piccolo! I doubt even the evil Immortal that my son beat to a pulp a minute ago would be able to give you a real fight now! Or should I call you Super Piccolo? As you are hundreds of times stronger than you were seven seconds ago!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Nameless Namek stood, even taller than before. He was the largest of all his brothers, and now, he was also the strongest Namekian to have ever lived.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“My name will stay as Piccolo. In spite of the changes, I still prefer to go by the name you and our comrades know me by. Although if me and Kami were to merge in the future, then my name will change to Piccolo Katanaji, all right?” His answer was more calm than Goku had expected, apparently the result of Piccolo’s rebirth as a pure soul. “Sure, sure,” the Saiyan said with a smile. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Though it is my turn now to surpass our former limits.” Goku slowly turned his head back to face his son, his eyes no longer black but deep blue. “Thanks Gohan, for what I am about to do next.” The time to conceal his secret was over. Suddenly, his power level began to skyrocket, but without his typical red aura or previously shown gold one. Instead the space around him was filled with shimmering blue spires of pure power which coalesced just above his head. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Piccolo was sure of what was taking place, having seen Gohan do a similar transformation moments ago. “I see, you really are something else Goku. Even without four other Saiyans as righteous as Gohan and you preparing the ritual usually necessary for it, by having witnessed and felt Gohan ascending before your eyes you managed to figure out in channeling Godly energy into your Super Saiyan form.” The lightshow, though impressive to the Z Fighters watching nearby, did nothing to impress the Universe Destroyer. He had sensed the arrival of the Z Warriors and paused his massacre to see if they actually could challenge him. However, that was all about to change. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“This is for you, Gohan and Chi-Chi. All of my friends here on Namek and on Earth, give me strength now!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Suddenly Goku’s hair began to ripple as though a strong wind was rushing through it. Then, the first wave of blue flowed through his hair, from his scalp out to the tips. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“What? I can’t believe what I’m seeing, is Goku actually getting younger?!” “Only in appearance, Lady Bulma. My father’s awakening into the Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan state will make him appear slightly thinner and taller than his base form. Which is the result of my father tapping into Super Saiyan God power while as a basic Super Saiyan.” Though outwardly calm, Bulma and Steven couldn’t believe their eyes. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The hero took a deep breath and then cried out. “AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!” Goku’s form completely disappeared, consumed by unapproachable blue light. The Super Saiyan inside of him was fully awake, released in a burst of fury. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Amazing! Goku looks as young as he was when he fought Piccolo in the 23rd Budokai!” Krillin was beside an equally amazed Dende and knew it was almost his turn. Goku stood calm, now, his aura of a vibrant, fiery, electric blue was flaring around him. It was the same as his son’s in the boy’s normal state before he had mastered his God power. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Phew, I really had to concentrate to get this level. Way more than just becoming a normal Super Saiyan.” The reborn Goku told his son. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“But it was worth it to become as strong as I am now. Both me and Piccolo can easily keep up with Gohan now, even in my son’s Super Saiyan transformation.” Turning to his best friend, the blue-haired Super Saiyan spoke to Krillin with a smile.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Go ahead Krillin, show us what you can do.” The Z Fighter closed his eyes, feeling new energy flowing through his body. It felt cleaner, purer…probably having something to do with the fact that it came from the merging of his and Gohan’s energy. Even so, Krillin felt like he had been reborn. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“This must be how turning into a Super Saiyan feels,” he murmured. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Just then, he focused harder and opened his eyes. An aura of clear silver exploded around him as he did so.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Not only that but this feels like Gohan had further unlocked my potential.” As the bald Monk clenched his fists and teeth, his aura grew and became fiercer. The look in Krillin’s eyes became sharper almost like a Super Saiyan’s. And finally, the planet shook as Krillin fully-powered up to his Potential Unleashed state.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Not bad Krillin, but I am not going to lie, I honestly expected for you to transform into the Human equivalent of a Super Saiyan.” Piccolo told him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Relaxing from his intense concentration but still powered up, Krillin chuckled before saying.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“If it’s possible, then I am still not strong enough to become Super Krillin, but Potential Unleashed would do. Still though, I seriously believed I would only be stronger than Frieza from Gohan almost completely awakening my dormant power. Instead we three are all more powerful than Gohan was when he defeated Majcnavn.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Potential Unleashed? Well it does sound better than Super Krillin. However, the three of us had received the exact same amount of power from Gohan despite him only giving us each a bit of energy. Our bodies adapted appropriately in their own way to safely bring us to a whole new dimension of strength also. And if we manage to save our dimension as well as this one, training will be a lot easier from now on, as our earlier physical, mental, and spiritual limits have all been raised higher than they normally would be.” Said the Super Namek. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Finally lowering his hand, Steven powered down from Super Saiyan to his Saiyan Beyond God state. An action that grabbed the attention of the other Z Fighters around him. The Saiyan boy was about to show them that he wasn’t the type to be content with others being stronger than him. Thanks to his battles with Frieza, Majcnavn, and Mira allowing him to practice enough to be fully able to control and handle his new power becoming a Super Saiyan enchanted by the aura of a God was now as easy and natural as getting dressed or tying a shoe. Steven didn’t even disrupt his surroundings in the slightest. That anger he had once needed, the fiery emotional inferno that had originally fueled his transformation, was now just a small torch in the back of his mind. He always kept it burning, and now it was a fire that he could fully control, purposefully. His hair stood on end, turning cyan in an almost slow-motion shift. His eyes didn’t flash to a bright blood-red quickly. Instead it was as if someone shone a light on his red irises, pouring the sparkle of seething blood into them until they lightened to the typical color. An Otherworldly blue aura enveloped him upon the air swirling around him had turned into the ethereal cyan light. Everyone, even Piccolo, is in awe, seeing that Steven had become a Super Saiyan with the power of Super Saiyan God like it was nothing. His physique had changed far more for him in this form than his father. Retaining the signature hairstyle of his normal Super Saiyan state with the only notable difference being the hair color changing from gold to blue. His teeth were as sharp as his facial features and hair. The skin tone of the Evolved Saiyan became paler, almost a paste white; his overall body structure was significantly older, more muscular, and even slightly taller than Goku. He looked like an actual teenager, even his clothes grew to comfortably fit him.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Sorry to surprise all of you without any sort of warning beforehand, but I wanted to be sure we could hold our ground against this nearly insurmountable Dark Messiah.” The Super Saiyan said to his father and close friends, his voice was completely different than before he transformed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Just in the nick of time too, as our twenty eight seconds are up.” Instantly, each of the Earthlings saw a bright flash of light as they lost sight of the Namekian ground, carpeted gently with thin blue grass. When their eyes adjusted to the new light, they could see light-grey tiles beneath their feet. They all immediately recognized the Lookout, feeling the slight chill of the higher altitude. Above them, Namek’s surface floated in space. Mr. Popo and a grown-up Dende quickly turned in shock at the sudden arrival. Even Goku’s rebuilt spaceship had been transported with them and rested nearby, just in front of the two rows of Palm trees. But the Dende the Z Warriors knew was nowhere to be found, having been transported instead to Grand Elder Guru and the several Namekian Warriors with him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Father, Mr. Piccolo, Uncle Krillin, and Lady Bulma please be aware that everyone here on this Earth is possessed by an evil Alien Parasite with the exception of us, Lady Pan, and those rushing to our aid in the form of Uub, Mr. Buu, Mr. Satan, Mr. Son Goku, Mr. Piccolo Katanaji, Mr. Pikkon, and Vegeta of this world. I have to go confront the Tuffle Parasite inhabiting an evil Vegeta’s body alone before he is able to hurt another innocent life!” Having sensed Pan’s distress, Steven, stronger than ever, had Telepathically warned his family of the situation before rushing off to help her. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">With their cover blown, Dende and Mr. Popo prepared to battle the Z Fighters. A short time later, Trunks, Goten, Gohan, Videl, and Bulla also arrived, joining them against Goku and the others. Even then, Android 17, Android 18, Marron, and an elderly Krillin show up to keep the three Super Warriors and Bulma busy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Alternate Future Timeline. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Age 789, a day before Goku was accidentally turned back into a kid by Emperor Pilaf, 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Gizard Wasteland… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The evil Baby wore a black and white bodysuit with red and gold-colored gloves, boots, and shoulder pads. His physical structure bearing almost no resemblance to Vegeta, but rather mimicking a humanoid version of his adult form. Baby had shaped the usual long golden hair of a Super Saiyan 3 into one of pure white and short enough to mimic the head tentacle of his real form. Having already defeated most of the GT Warriors and converting some of them into his followers seconds before Majcnavn had transported the Z Warriors from Namek to Earth. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Baby Vegeta was now floating in midair and lifted his arms, lightning coalesced around his form. He was preparing to end Goku’s granddaughter with his Final Flash, a move favorited by the Tuffle and his Saiyan host. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The teenager wearing a red, belly-baring T-shirt, sporting an orange bandana on her head, chains on the right side of her gray pants, and finger-less gloves much like her mother had worn in her youth, looked on above her, too frightened to move, as the one who so brazenly slaughtered all of her classmates and Teachers from her school looked down at her with a psychotic smirk. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Pulling both his hands together, Baby Vegeta released all of his hatred and fury. Right before, he and Pan had suddenly, felt an incredible power. “STOP IT!” Yelled a furious voice, unidentifiable and distant. THUDD! A powerful boot smashed into the Super Saiyan 3’s arms, cutting off the beam completely and dissipating the Final Flash before it even touched Pan. Baby started to turn, but the other boot caught him in the chin, sending him flying in an arc. He braced in midair and flipped, skidding a few feet on his landing, the blow had been strong enough to both arrest his attack and even knock off one of Baby Vegeta’s teeth. “…Gohan?!” Baby asked, stunned. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The young Super Saiyan was hovering just in front of Baby, his face furious. A red bruise, the exact shape of his boot, was forming on the older Saiyan’s cheek. Still smoking from the fierce kick he had received from Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Steven. “Well hello, you heartless freak of Nature. Did you seriously believe I would just stand by and watch as you try to kill another innocent life?! Well think again, as I have come to end your reign of terror across time and space.” Steven’s stern voice was frightening even to the Bringer of Death - he sounded much older than only five years. The Tuffle was now shaking uncontrollably, unable to believe his eyes and ears. His final enemy had just been in front of him, and yet now here stood the younger version of his enemy’s father - Gohan, the kindest-hearted Saiyan he had ever known. The anger and vengeance on Steven’s face tore at his heart, cutting deeper than words ever could have. Steven’s eyes shone with righteous indignation…indignation directed on him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The young boy clad in his variation of Piccolo’s Gi still hovered before the evil Baby, wreathed in Godly Super Saiyan light. To Baby’s distress and amazement, it was perfectly clear that Steven had not only become a Super Saiyan God. The boy had even ascended beyond it. “No, no, no…NO! It can’t be!” The Tuffle and Saiyan hybrid said in shock. Pan looked on in awe. “Wow! I don’t know who you are but thank you for saving me!” Pan shouted, her voice sweet and innocent. Her savior had appeared completely out of nowhere; the quarter Saiyan hadn’t sensed his energy until he appeared on the battlefield as if from thin air. It was a miracle, really, but the crisis was not yet over. Baby was still as dangerous as ever. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Your welcome, fellow defender of justice. My name is Steven Bloodriver, the Merciless Avenger.” Steven said Telepathically. “Hello, I’m Pan, but are you a relative of mine? Your Ki feels almost like my papa’s and you even look like he did when he was with my Grandpa Goku against Cell many years ago.” “Nice to meet you Lady Pan, I could have been your uncle if I had not lost the blood ties with my father from my rebirth on planet Namek. For I am the reincarnation of the righteous anger your father once had.” The boy responded back inwardly. The descendant of Tuffle and Saiyan royalty’s expression had rapidly turned from shock to denial, and from denial to unbridled fury. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">This tall, blue-haired boy was treating him like a common and lowly criminal, a nobody! His mind flashed back to when he was still in his feeble boyhood body, having to rely on infecting inferior lifeforms just to get to Vegeta. He’d taken his revenge on most of the surviving Saiyans, and he’d do the same to this newcomer as well. But the muscular boy wasn’t done. “I may not be very old, but I’ve seen enough evil in my life to know that you aren’t willing to change. It’s written on your face: you only care about yourself and you’ll destroy anyone who gets in your way. Even if I gave you another chance, tried to help you, you’d only betray me and everyone else. You’re no threat to me, but I can’t run the risk of you hurting another innocent life, so you have to die.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Baby was too livid to speak; his veins were bulging and his arms were trembling. He was going to rip this boy apart limb from limb…no, he would make the boy watch while he tortured everyone else to death. Even that wouldn’t slake the anger he now felt. “I WILL TURN THIS PLANET INTO A DESOLATE WASTELAND FILLED WITH THE CORPSES OF YOU AND THE REST OF THE EARTH’S INHABITANTS FOR THE THOUSANDTH TIME! I WILL—” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Will you just SHUT UP!” Blurted Steven, his aura pulsing brighter. “You think I care about what you say?! It is all because of you and Vegeta this world has suffered so much! Willing to kill even you’re own family and friends, just for your twisted delusions of honor to be satisfied!” The boy exclaimed. The electricity arcing around Super Saiyan Steven flashed brilliantly, as they lit up the skies of Earth. The jagged blue aura flowing around him, nearly white-hot from the purity of the energy. His eyes were fiercely locked in a death stare that had Baby Vegeta genuinely trembling. Steven did not smile. Then, he decided, it was time. Steven bent his knees into a fighting stance, lifting his hands out, he had shifted into one his mentor used. “NOO!” Roared Baby Vegeta, completely infuriated, who released his anger in the eruption of the aura now surrounding his body. Lightning flashed around him in an explosion of Super Saiyan 3 rage as the Earth beneath him was incinerated by his aura. Lifting both his hands into the air, Baby blasted a stream of pink energy from his entire body towards Steven. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Steven dodged quickly, blasting off to one side and flying around in a wide arc to build up speed. Despite the seriousness of the situation, he found himself grinning. Not even Baby Vegeta would give him a challenge in his true Super Saiyan state. Best of all, he knew once he dealt with Baby and used the Black Star Dragon Balls to undo the Tuffle’s horrible crimes, he finally will have the time to spend all he wanted with his family. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Steven’s fists smashed into Baby Vegeta, knocking him off the rocky outcrop. His momentum carried Baby forward along with him as the Tuffle survivor blocked and parried. The shockwaves from each powerful blow caused the rocks below them to shatter. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">But as Pan was standing several feet away from them, none of the crumbling rocks reached her. Or rather, Steven was disintegrating them with his mind alone when they threatened to reach her position. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">As they rocketed toward a nearby cliff, Baby Vegeta began charging a blast in one hand. He would wait till the last second to fire it, using the explosion as cover to disappear and finish his earlier target. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Sensing an opening, which he probably wouldn’t have noticed if he was relying entirely on his vision, Steven grabbed his opponent’s shoulders, pivoted his entire body, and put all his momentum into one powerful kick. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The Universe Destroyer saw it a moment too late, his face revealing that he had been outmaneuvered. THUUUUM! The kick slipped neatly under Baby’s defenses and slammed right into the Tuffle’s face, snapping his cheek to the right. Steven had used the impact to push himself back, decreasing his own speed while sending Baby Vegeta flying even faster. CRAAK! Baby Vegeta’s body smashed into the side of the cliff, forming a deep hole in the Earth. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">However, from deep within the Earth, the Immortal monster erupted out of the massive crater in an instant. The inferno of evil power was drowned out by the Demonic roar coming from Baby Vegeta. The last of the Tuffles was engulfed in his pink aura. An angry look on his face. Not intent to hold back any longer, Steven put his left hand behind his neck and pushed, cracking it to the right and then left. He grinned, never leaving his eyes off Baby.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Even after so many years of you inhabiting Vegeta did little to improve how you fight. But watch out now, as I’m going all-out.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Kami’s Lookout… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">As the Super Saiyan battled Super Baby Vegeta 2, the evil Baby failed to notice that Goku and the Earth’s Defenders not infected by his parasitic eggs had defeated his followers after a long and difficult battle. Most of them falling to the combined might of the three Z Warriors and Bulma using her inventive mind to then purge Baby’s influence upon the brainwashed GT Warriors. The sole exception was Videl, she had broken free of Baby’s control and joined forces with the heroes mere moments upon sensing that Baby targeted both her only daughter and her husband’s alternate counterpart. Before Uub, Mr. Buu, and Mr. Satan arrived to help the five defeat the Baby Infected Trunks, Goten, and Gohan in their Super Saiyan 2 forms. Seconds before the Majcnavn of this timeline had come in his form of origin, revived the three previously defeated Baby-Infected Saiyan warriors with his Dark Magic, and empowered them enough to ascend further to the level of Super Saiyan 3 before the Dragonspawn and his three Villainous Mode puppets challenged both the heroes already on the Lookout and those just arriving from Other World. Then the Dragonspawn blocked Videl and the other heroes from leaving the floating sanctuary by surrounding it with antimatter that would only go away if they beat him. Just to spite them further, Majcnavn pulled the desolate planets around them into the veil of antimatter and erased the ravaged Earths from existence by the dozen. In response, using their combined Super Namekian Magic, both Piccolos are able to cleanse Majcnavn of his Godhood and most of his knowledge of Dark Magic in a similar manner to how Steven did to the previous Majcnavn. Before together as Super Saiyans, GT Goku and Vegeta join Videl in crushing Majcnavn in both his biological body and Drakoshin form, GT Piccolo and Super Pikkon help the Z Warriors in defeating the possessed trio of Super Saiyan 3s, and Bulma is finally able to cure Gohan, Goten, and Trunks of both Baby and Majcnavn’s influence. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Gizard Wasteland… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Steven charged again, determined to break through Baby’s defenses just like before. He kicked low, aiming for Baby’s knees, and then used the anticipated block to launch himself upward. Immediately, he began charging an attack that he had not used since defeating Frieza. “Ka-me-ha-me…” Steven raised both his fists and Baby lifted his arms to block, but suddenly, realized that the attack wasn’t being charged in Steven’s hands. The boy kicked his opponent cleanly in the chest, screaming. “—HAAAA!” And releasing the wave from his feet. The resulting explosion sent Baby spinning to the ground, leaving a trail of smoke. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Goku’s son smiled proudly. Not only was he demonstrating true battle instincts, but he also showed great versatility. He had only recently learned the Kamehameha wave, yet he was already using it in creative ways similar to what his father himself had done when the Earth’s greatest hero was younger. The memory of his father telling him about what had happened in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament brought warm feelings to the mind of the Evolved Saiyan. “My parents and friends certainly did have a lot of adventures back then. But I wonder what adventures will await them and me.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">As Baby Vegeta dusted himself off, flying back up to Steven’s position, he also clearly remembered many others using that technique against him. “Humph. Even for a Saiyan, that was brilliant. Tricking me into thinking you were going to fire that Kamehameha like how I have seen it hundreds of times already, before at the last instant firing it from your feet instead.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Sorry, but I don’t take compliments from humanoid abominations like you. I prefer to receive them from real people, unlike both you and your host.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“I see…you are very different from all of your other counterparts I have slaughtered over the years. Despite being of Goku’s blood, you remind me so much of the future version of my own son, Trunks. Only him and you really take after your ancestors.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“I share no love for the shadow I once was…” His smile now gone and before Baby could respond, a flash of azure light erupted around the Merciless Avenger as he dashed forward faster than anyone could see. PTOOWW! He embedded his elbow deep in Baby’s solar plexus, causing the whitehaired hybrid to bend double. A sudden look of shock, pain, and bewilderment shot to the Tuffle’s face. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“What...did, did you just Recoome’d me?” Baby grumbled, clutching himself and trying to brace against the pain. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">But the son of Goku didn’t hesitate, spinning his entire body around. THUUUUM! His leg caught Baby Vegeta in the side of his head, completely flipping him over. CRACKK! Steven followed up with a chop, catching him in the side and sending him hurtling downwards. Baby spun over and over, flipping until he crashed violently into the already-scorched ground. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Baby pulled himself up out of the crater in the desert’s rocky surface, clearing the dust from his body with his ignited pink aura. Snarling in unintelligible rage, Baby charged skyward toward his enemy...only to have his neck suddenly, snatched by Steven’s fist, stopping him in his tracks. He tried to twist free, but Steven didn’t move, merely tightening his grip and causing the monster to gasp for air. “How...did you...get...this...powerful?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Steven’s calm expression contrasted with the fury of his transformation. “Like you, I trained. Only my form of training from birth was during life-or-death battles against the likes of Frieza, Majcnavn, Demons, and you.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The battle’s only spectator, now moving a bit closer, listened intently as Steven continued. “Each time I did battle, I trained my body, mind, and spirit. Gaining access to a little bit of the limitless power dormant within me each time. However, everyone has bottomless potential within them. The only reason you were able to beat and gain control of Vegeta is that he simply refuses to learn from his mistakes completely. The same goes for the Gohan both Lady Pan and you are more familiar with, I’m crushing you like how Vegeta and Gohan could have done if they weren’t so ignorant of their shortcomings and blinded by arrogance. In a few minutes, I’d been able to achieve near perfect control over myself in my normal state, as a Super Saiyan, and beyond. Something any warrior could do once they get rid of the evil tainting their souls.” Steven paused to let the truth sink in. “Now it’s time for me to bring an end to your evil, Baby!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Baby had fallen silent for a moment—though still in Steven’s chokehold, his evolved Tuffle Parasite genes gave him the ability to stay alive without breathing. But he finally spoke, his look now serious. “Not...a...chance.” Grinning evilly, he sent the Earth’s Moon whipping around, aiming to slam it from behind Steven with a rush of Telekinetic energy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">But his attempt proved futile. Steven twisted out of the way easily, batting the Moon away with his free hand. “Enough of your cheap tricks, Baby!” The Evolved Saiyan growled, as the crater filled heavenly body circled the planet and went back where it was in an instant. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">With a stern expression on his face, the Super Saiyan threw an incredibly fast right hook that sent Baby Vegeta spiraling backward. Steven disappeared and reappeared just beneath him, smashing him further and up with a kick. For a few moments, Baby found it completely impossible to maintain any kind of control; the Saiyan simply punted him across the Gizard Wasteland like a football. Finally, after an earthshaking chop, the monster went spinning downward, smashing into an area on Earth to the North. He picked himself up, looking a little the worse for wear. Steven dropped down in front of him; the cute and tomboyishly beautiful spectator of the battle was just now catching up. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Northern Island… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Steven’s aura still raged with fury as Baby breathed heavily. “You can call them cheap tricks...but I’m simply using every tool in my arsenal to win. Perseverance and strategy—surely you can’t label that with such disdain.” He was now taking this fight much more seriously after the abrupt beating he had just received. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“At this rate,” he thought, “I’ll have to use all my power just to end it. Fine. Not a second more of this fight will be wasted.” He twisted his neck and rolled it around, producing a popping sound, then turned sternly back to Steven. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“You acquired most of your power by absorbing innocents, not just by training!” The Godly Saiyan snapped. “You don’t deserve this kind of strength, Baby. As much as you don’t deserve to live, you freak of Nature.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Yes well, I’ve always been more of an ends-justify-the-means kind of guy,” Baby laughed. “And speaking of ends, haha, I feel yours is nearing. I admit you’ve fared much better against me than I had expected, but I’m afraid that play time is over. For I have yet to use my full strength—I’m about to show you the meaning of the word POWER!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“What?” Shrieked Pan. “No way, you mean Baby still wasn’t serious even when Steven showed up to save me?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Never leaving his furious glance off Baby, Steven concentrated his mental energies and contacted Pan. “Lady Pan, do not worry about Baby. I promise he will not get past me. For even his true strength will not surpass my own.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Having answered just before the power-up had begun for Baby Vegeta. Now, the blue-eyed Demon bent low to the ground, focusing his concentration and bringing out his maximum strength. His aura ripped at the ground beneath him, forming a circular crater that sunk into the island he and the others were on. Baby pulled his head back, grunting and yelling as he powered up higher. “Yaaaaaaaaa!” Pieces of rock making up the island were ripped from the seafloor and levitated all around, some breaking apart as they clipped toward his jagged aura. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“I had always thought Grandpa Goku was the strongest,” Pan exclaimed. “But both Steven and Baby are so much stronger than he ever was.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Baby finally relaxed, his full power pulsating around him in shimmering reddish pink light; he even smiled at the sensation. “So, Goku’s son, what do you think now? Ready to die!?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Bring it on, Baby,” Steven replied confidently. “But powering up to be twice as strong as before still won’t save you from me.” The Saiyan had stood motionless while Baby powered up, carefully gauging the monster’s power. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">But this more serious version of Baby was not keen to swap idle words. Rather, he grunted in disapproval, and crouched low. “Fwahahaha! You’ll see!” With a blinding flash he leapt off the ground, charging Steven. His right hook, pulled back from the start, was filled with his full power. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">BLAMM! His fist plowed into Steven’s jaw with all his furious might. The Super Saiyan’s face spun to the side, but he put one leg behind him to brace himself—that was all he needed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Huh?!” Baby Vegeta exclaimed in shock. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Now have you finally realized that your overconfidence has blinded you into thinking you were stronger than me from the start? For when in reality, I still hold the advantage in this fight.” Steven said, standing back to his full height. “But now it’s my turn. I’ll have to show you how a REAL Super Saiyan fights!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“What?!” The evil Baby screamed, now genuinely frightened. He had put everything he had into that attack. How could it merely be brushed aside with such ease? “You...you can’t be Gohan. You’re not! You’ve changed...you’ve become something else...” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“That’s right, before I came to confront you, Tuffle. I managed to master the Super Saiyan God power in me and channel it into my Super Saiyan form for me to become even stronger than you are!” He said with a smile. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Impossible!” Baby yelled, rushing with another full power attack at Steven. This time, the Saiyan weaved in and out between each punch, dodging side to side, then up and down to avoid the kicks and punches. It was a fluid dance-like motion, one which Steven made to appear effortless. But the Evolved Saiyan was no longer smiling. As much fun as this battle was, he knew that it needed to come to a conclusion, and soon. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“THIS...ISN’T...HAPPENING!” The monster screamed at the top of his lungs. His wide mouth angrily stretched wide open and he fired several powerful beam attacks. The blazing Mouth Blasts shot towards Steven at ridiculous speed, but he still dodged them easily. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“NOO!” Baby continued to yell. This time, he fired a relentless volley of Galick Beams from both hands. The pink lines of destruction tore holes all into the landscape, kicking up dust and dirt, yet he still continued to fire. Focusing on sensing Steven’s energy, he kept shooting beam after beam at the Saiyan. Even though none of them hit, Baby furiously persisted. Had he really become so desperate? '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Wrong, Baby. It is happening!” The voice of Steven said from behind him, right as he kicked Baby in the head. The monster pitched forward, biting into the dirt with his wide-open mouth. He quickly put his hands on the ground and pushed himself back up, only to be attacked again by the son of Goku. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“HURK!” He gasped as an elbow to his back slammed him into the dirt again. The furious murderer was losing control. “NOOO!” He yelled at the top of his lungs. Right before, he was silenced once more as Steven smashed him harder into the ground. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">A deep punch landed square in his back, Steven’s fist seeming to penetrate through to the other side. Baby gasped harder now, coughing a wad of blood, it felt like Steven had punctured a lung and snapped his spine. Baby’s mind began to run in high gear, panicking once again as he tried to regenerate his warped insides. Steven fell back, allowing Baby Vegeta to pull himself back together and up to his feet again. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Oh wow! Steven’s simply amazing!” Pan said. “He’s like if he was Mr. Piccolo!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Baby punched the ground in fury, angry that nothing he did was working. He angrily swung a double fist, causing Steven to jump backwards. “That’s quite enough of your mouth!” He yelled, turning back around towards Steven. “I am BABY VEGETA! And I will NOT be defeated by a filthy Saiyan child with blue hair!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Then prove it right now,” Steven said. “Let’s see how well you do in a Kamehameha duel...” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Baby grinned, twisting his feet into the ground to brace his stance. “As you wish, son of Goku.” Baby pulled both hands to his side, refusing to believe he was outmatched. “If you think you can finish me off so easily, you’ve got another thing coming. Ka...me...ha—” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Steven pulled his hands back in the same manner. “Ka...me...ha...me—” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Alright! I know you can beat him! Go Steven! Show Baby why heroes rule!” Pan shouted. The Saiyan girl backed off to a safer distance, rooting her hardest for Steven. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“HAA!” Baby screamed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Haa!” Steven cried confidently. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The two beams shot at each other, both enormous, spherical, and blue. THRRUUUUUUUUMMM! A thunderous rumble shook the Earth as they met in the middle. Waves rushed out, standing tall—the ground itself split open. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Holy cow!” Pan gasped. “That’s way too much power! They might even tear the Universe apart!” She was right, as every part of the two Universes connected to one another were experiencing the same environmental effects as Earth. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ARRRRHHHH!” Baby yelled as he poured his energy into the blast. More and more power was shooting forth, rapidly accelerating forward. He tensed and braced, pouring all his anger and frustration into the attack. He had to win—he had to find a way! If not, he might never become the strongest. His one desire, his singular goal inherited from his permanent host, becoming the strongest, would fail. He had to have it for himself, and the only way to achieve it was to go through Steven. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“You can’t win, Baby!” Steven Bloodriver yelled, his voice only somewhat drowned out by the violent pulsing of the two beam attacks. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">But Baby was too tense to respond. His teeth were grinding together angrily, and if he spoke he might lose concentration. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Steven, however, had plenty of breath to speak. “Your mastery of this technique is severely lacking, Baby Vegeta. Better than anything Vegeta could do, but I’m barely putting any of my strength into this! It’s over!” Steven knew it was practically won already, particularly when he had chosen the Kamehameha. Just as he guessed, Baby Vegeta’s usage of the technique, while better than average, still didn’t reflect mastery—especially not compared to Steven. It was, after all, his father’s signature technique. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“No! You’re bluffing! I can feel your power slipping, Gohan. For I am the strongest warrior in creation! No one can defeat me! Not a Super Saiyan enchanted by the aura of a God! Not a Super Saiyan God! Not a Super Saiyan 4! NO ONE!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“This is it,” Steven thought. “He’s maxed out; time to finish it for good!” He tensed his muscles, gripping his massive reserve of power tightly. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“You’re wrong, you twisted perversion of a Saiyan warrior! It ends NOWWWW!” With that, the Super Saiyan suddenly, flooded his Kamehameha with all his power. The massive surge of energy caused the beam to expand rapidly, the bulge rushing toward the epicenter with a sense of purpose and finality. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“NO, NO, NO!” Baby screamed, seeing the sphere inching closer and closer to his position. “NOOOOO!” He cried in terror voice as the entire blast swallowed him up. The ripping, searing heat of Steven’s Ki tore into him, biting and tearing. He felt his flesh beginning to melt away, his arms and legs being shredded into nothing from the overwhelming power. His body was coming apart. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“AAAAAHHHH!” The sound of Baby’s scream warped, then cut off suddenly, as the blast ripped his head from his body. The beam pushed it’s way further out over the ocean until leaving the atmosphere and reaching the very heart of Earth’s Sun. Steven was satisfied. It was done. Over. Not a trace of the evil Baby could be sensed after Steven’s victory over the deviously calculating and ruthlessly murdering Tuffle. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Back at the Lookout… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Brought as a contingency plan in case he was defeated like his counterpart, Majcnavn revived the Space Pirate named Turles and had him ascend to Super Saiyan God form, Beerus the Destroyer was the next to be summoned and transformed into his Angered form, and even further beyond the impossible; King Piccolo was also brought back to life. The Demon King had his youth restored and fused with both Lord Slug and Naraka at their prime and height of power with the help of Majcnavn’s Dark Magic. Victory against these titans of evil was only possible from the heroes pooling their powers once more; the GT Warriors Goku and Vegeta fused to form Gogeta, Goten and Trunks also did the Fusion technique to fuse into Gotenks, and Uub merged with Good Buu to become Majuub. Born in Super Saiyan 2 form, Gogeta effortlessly defeated Turles. The ultimate warrior obliterating the evil Saiyan with a Big Bang Kamehameha. Also at Super Saiyan 2, Gotenks had little trouble in his fight with Beerus. Paying back the God of Destruction for the sheer stupidity Beerus displayed more than a decade ago by spanking the Destroyer to submission before finishing off the insane God with a Burning Kamehameha. Not wanting to hold back against such a fearsome enemy, Majuub had used the Kaioken amped up to sixty times his already impressive strength during his fierce battle against Piccolo Daimao. However, Gogeta and Gotenks had to intervene when even this wasn’t nearly enough to match the incarnation of ruthless ambition. King Piccolo is powerful enough to fight evenly against the three, matching them blow for blow, and is able to stand up to Gogeta’s Big Bang Kamehameha, Gotenks’ Burning Kamehameha, and Majuub’s Majin Kamehameha with his Explosive Demon Wave in Great Namek form. Before in the end, he is eventually overwhelmed and blasted into oblivion. Only for the heroes to see a massive tsunami of pink energy about to incinerate them all in the blink of an eye. But just before they would have died, a veil of Godly Ki had formed around them and the entire Lookout, shielding them from the blast wave that consumed everything else around them. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Northern Island… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“I can’t sense either Baby or Majcnavn '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">, ” he thought as he began to ponder. “The Tuffle had vanished as quickly as the Dragonspawn ha — ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Before he could finish his thought, Steven’s highly tuned senses were suddenly, overwhelmed by an energy back on Earth, his Earth. He spun around, his eyes widening in surprise. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">No way, Vegeta? ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The sudden appearance of the Prince was too great to be ignored. When he had last met the Prince, Drakoshin Majcnavn had killed him just after the eldest son of King Vegeta had been revived by Porunga. Yet now, Vegeta’s energy felt somehow menacing and stronger...much stronger. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Wait '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">, this isn’t the Vegeta I know. Majcnavn must have used up his remaining Dark Magic to revive and give the evil that had once filled Vegeta’s heart a physical form. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">While impressive, Demon Prince Vegeta’s level was still far from his own. However, having the Saiyan Prince back on Earth, prompted the Evolved Saiyan to return home sooner than expected. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Reaper Super Saiyan Vegeta, I won’t let you harm anyone, especially the Earth. I may have been almost no help the first time you and your equally psychotic partner had invaded. But I wonder if it will be the same now... ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">It didn’t take him long to put the pieces together. Thanks to the Demon Prince’s memories, he was well aware of what the manifestation of pure evil was going to do next...try to hunt down and slaughter the people of Earth. It angered him that the Prince had decided to go after his mother first, something he had stop at all costs. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“The Supreme Kai of Time is no longer a problem for me anymore, just like you will soon be, Vegeta '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">. Neither of you can hurt me with my true power unleashed, but threaten the ones I love and I will be coming for you. ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">With that, Xeno Gohan took one last look around him, having concluded his thoughts about Baby Vegeta. He clenched his fists, the jagged azure aura around him intensified, and then took off towards Earth. Entering the space-time manifold, though still something he could only do in Super Saiyan form, was now as natural to him as any other technique. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Hero Reborn Timeline 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Age 762, minutes after Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu returned to the world of the living, 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Planet Earth… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His lavender purple hair, aura of an electric purple fire, and skintight armor of the basic model rippled violently in the wind as he flew. Something about the planet’s lower atmosphere was soothing as he zoomed over puffy cumulus billows, but it could have just been the peaceful silence; after all, he was finally free from the voice in his head telling him what to do. A wispy trail was left in his wake as he zipped down through a group of stratocumulus clouds, parting the white vapors down the middle. Vegeta smiled to himself as he came up with an idea. “If she is worthy enough, I will take my time with her, then everyone else on this miserable planet will be next.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Landing just over Capsule Corporation in West City, the Prince finally spotted his target. Gohan’s mother was with the others, all listening to Tien, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu just outside of Capsule Corporation, catching them up on everything the Z Fighters that stayed on Earth missed about planet Namek no less. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Ah, the wife of Kakarot. ” Vegeta was grinning, crossing his arms across his chest. “Not much on the looks department, but she will d — ” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Hey, Demon in Saiyan skin!” Steven yelled, interrupting the Demon’s thoughts. Instantly the Godly Saiyan dashed across the battlefield, appearing just above Vegeta, and smashed his elbow directly into the top of the evil Saiyan’s head. Vegeta plummeted face-first into the ground, caught completely off guard. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Do you really have to discriminate everyone you meet? As for your information, Vegeta, my mother is far more beautiful than most women. Including every single female member of your family that you knew of,” Steven corrected him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Vegeta slowly picked himself back up, a snarl on his face. He looked straight at Steven, chuckling to himself. “I have nothing to fear from you, son of Kakarot. Your newfound power may be unexpected, but soon I will become the very definition of the most powerful Saiyan alive!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The Demon God Possessed Super Saiyan dashed forwards in a quick flash, swinging with his right fist. But Steven was gone, having dodged with utter ease. Vegeta turned around, his solid crimson eyes with black pupils darting back and forth as he tried to locate the other Super Saiyan. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Looking for me, Vegeta?” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Xeno Gohan suddenly rocketed into the Demon Prince, his brown moccasin colliding violently with the side of Vegeta’s jaw. The Prince went flying, bouncing over the buildings all across West City and skidding to a halt in an open field outside of the city limits. This time, Vegeta was quick trying to get back on his feet, but not fast enough. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“I’ll show you who is the number one Saiyan, monster!” Steven yelled, hitting Vegeta in the face with a flurry of jabs and punches. His speed was incredible, too quick for the Prince of Destruction to block any of the powerful blows. Pausing at the end of his barrage, Steven swung a hard upwards kick into Vegeta’s stomach and sent the Demonic Saiyan flying. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">His aura burst out around him further again, harsh cyan light, and he chased after the Reaper Saiyan. Vegeta didn’t even have a chance to recover. Before he knew it, Steven Bloodriver kicked him hard in the back, sending him flying even higher into the air. The Dragon Warrior then shot straight up into the sky, passing Vegeta and positioning himself right in his trajectory. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Not smiling now, are you Vegeta?” Steven noted. “Beginning to feel terrified aren’t you? Well, let me help in making you feel true despair with my SUPER EXPLOSIVE MADAN!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The wave of power came gushing out of Steven’s hands, it’s width great enough to swallow four or five Galaxies whole. The Saiyan Prince’s eyes bulged, showing the first look of fear he had displayed yet. He was barely able to move his hands in front of his face for a block. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">KABOOOM! The beam exploded in midair, sending golden rings of energy out perpendicular to the beam. From the brown smoke, Vegeta plummeted like a rocket to the ground below, his body smoking the entire way. Steven landed first. Just before impact, the Evolved Saiyan lifted his leg and did a spin kick, sending Vegeta bouncing even further. Finally, the Demon in Saiyan skin could rest, the series of impacts having left him with bruises all over. Red blood dripped from his scorched frame. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The Reaper Super Saiyan panted, trying to catch his breath. But Steven suddenly charged, his amazing speed again surprising Vegeta. The Godly Super Saiyan came in as if to kick, but pivoted and punched Vegeta directly in the torso. The Prince coughed a wad of blood and doubled over before being smashed by another fist down into the back of his neck. As Vegeta went spinning toward the ground, the son of Goku executed a smooth backflip and followed, accelerating his opponent faster with a few well-placed punches. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The Prince forced himself to his feet just before speaking to his opponent. “Hear me, Gohan. The Prince of Saiyans will not fall to a commoner like yourself,” Vegeta said, his voice deathly quiet, but unmistakably enraged to the point of near-blind fury. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“That is where you are wrong, Vegeta. There is no real difference between royalty and commoners as you were lead to believe by your father. Besides the fact you and him love being beaten down by sadistic retards who share the same status as you two.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Screaming, the evil Saiyan sprang forward to unleash his full fury upon the other member of his race. Vegeta instantly reached him, peppering the Dragon Warrior with a barrage of punches from every angle. Each one met with the Evolved Saiyan’s knee, elbow, or fist as they were blocked with perfect precision and accuracy. The spinning vortex of blows and attacks seemed completely even, but only in the sense that not a single blow got through to either side. Demon Prince Vegeta’s anger and frustration only grew as the Godly warrior smirked at him, defending against each of his attacks as if it were child’s play. What more could he do though? Suddenly, halting in midair, the Demon God Possessed Super Saiyan quickly charged a Galick Beam Cannon in his hands. “Evade this if you want, coward. But you’d be a fool also for not taking this head on!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">FROOOM! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">His attack fired into the air, crossing the few meters of empty air as it pursued the Evolved Saiyan. Yet Steven hadn’t even defended himself, as his hands and feet were completely relaxed at his sides. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Ahahahaha!” Vegeta laughed, thinking the Godly Saiyan’s overconfidence would actually grant him an advantage. But his joy suddenly, turned once more into hatred. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Well if you say so, head on it is then.” The Dragon Warrior replied. Steven cocked back his neck just as the blast was upon him, then slammed his forehead directly into the multi-colored energy wave. Upon meeting with the Divine Super Saiyan’s impenetrable skull, Vegeta’s blast rebounded directly back. The Prince even had to dodge to the side to avoid impact, only to then be subject to an immediate ramming as Steven headbutted him just between the eyes. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Vegeta sputtered, his eyes flinching between shut and open. Blurred as his vision was, he could only just make out the God’s form before another harsh blow slammed into his face. Dazed and disoriented from Xeno Gohan’s Unrelenting Barrage, the Demonic Saiyan could even feel the mighty aura surrounding him beginning to weaken from the blows. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The blurred world around Vegeta began to refocus as he blinked and rubbed his eyes. The ground below of the Spinach Wastes was lit by the Sun but also of Steven’s Godly aura, though both were as harmless as the other to the Saiyan Prince. Vegeta swore, if only he could have anticipated Steven’s return, he certainly would have killed everyone on Earth before blowing up the planet in an instant. But, set as he was on allowing his libido to take part for once, he’d made a careless move and permitted his targets to survive. As if the Saiyan youth wasn’t enough trouble all by himself. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Without a word, the Bringer of Death charged toward his opponent, both hands crackling with dim red energy. Vegeta then flared up his aura of electric purple light around him before bringing his hands forward. “FINAL CRAS—” Stopping short as he was hit in the face with a roundhouse kick by Steven. The sudden and completely unexpected blow made the Demon Prince close his eyes and grit his teeth as he fought back the urge to humiliate himself by crying from the unbelievably painful and powerful kick to the right side of his face. Before the Evolved Saiyan flipped over Vegeta firing what was left of his Final Crash with a backflip and elbowed him in the back of his head, Vegeta stumbled as he almost lost his balance, but caught himself in time to see Steven now hovering above him before being bombarded by a short burst of vicious kicks to the chest. And as soon as the barrage ended, the Demonic Saiyan was punched square in the jaw by his Godly adversary and smashed face-first into the rocky ground. The fire of the Prince’s Reaper Super Saiyan aura then dissipated into the air as he was almost knocked out of his transformation. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The pale Demon pushed himself up out of the dirt, aching all over. Steven’s blows were powerful, forceful, devastating. Seeing the youth’s raised arm, he rolled over in a dodge, but not before a point-blank energy blast caught him, flipping him straight up into the air. Seizing the advantage and ignoring the pain, he accelerated upward while lifting two fingers to his forehead. This was an attack he knew would be useful, the kind of powerful piercing beam that could break through the defenses of much stronger opponents if they were foolish enough to drop their guard. Vegeta knew this to be tried and true. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style: italic">“ '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Take this! A Big Bang Attack turned into a piercing move like Frieza’s Death Beam! '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style: italic">” '<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic"> Vegeta yelled, sounding more annoyed than usual. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“DEMON DEATH RAY!” He screamed at the top of his lungs. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Vegeta thrust his two fingers down at Steven, releasing a narrow white beam tinged with blue. A spiral of the same brilliant energy wrapped around the Demon Death Ray as it accelerated toward the Godly Saiyan. The attack had all the piercing threat of Frieza’s Death Beams along with the sheer force of a Big Bang Attack—truly a formidable move. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Smiling, Steven yelled up at Vegeta. “It is ironic you executed the technique like my mentor’s signature move, but bring it on either way!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">He suddenly began to roar, his aura flaring up higher and burning brighter and brighter until it was almost too bright to look at. Then, to the surprise of Vegeta, Steven dropped his hands to his sides and lifted his chin directly into the path of the beam. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">BLAAM! The explosion was deafeningly loud, sending shockwaves through the farmland and surrounding forests on the edge of West City. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Unbeknownst to Vegeta, he and Steven had been fighting for only half an attosecond. Much faster than almost anyone could even perceive. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The smoke cleared, exposing a massive crater in the ground. There would have been great suspense as to Steven’s condition had things remained loud, but through the dust Vegeta could clearly hear the shimmering of the Dragon Warrior’s aura. Finally clearing, the smoke revealed what the Demon Prince had feared. Steven hadn’t budged an inch. The blast, if any of it had indeed made it through his aura, hadn’t even scraped him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Vegeta looked absolutely livid. “Tell me that at least did something!” He inwardly screamed. But Steven hadn’t even been slightly bothered by his full power. His options were quickly running out. Oh, how he never thought it would come to this. Yet there was nothing he could do against such a powerful warrior, despite being even stronger than Baby, Vegeta was still completely outmatched by Steven. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Too bad for you, Prince of Jerks. You are going to have to be two times stronger to even hurt me. Though, I have to give you credit, your Reaper Super Saiyan state is almost as strong as me in my Super Saiyan Blue form.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">As angry as Vegeta was becoming, he was using the most of his time in the air—subtly scanning the surrounding area for any sign of the Z Fighters. Why weren’t they coming to check out what was happening? They had to be nearby now! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Xeno Gohan continued. “Resorting to dirty tactics are you, Vegeta? That is so like a villain to do when they know they are about to be beaten!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Vegeta growled, angry. “At least I don’t style myself as the son of such a Circus Clown of a father! You’re nothing but a joke like he is!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Pretty big talk, coming from someone scared to death of Worms and cowers before people as gay as Frieza, as goofy as Beerus, and even mad Bodybuilders like Broly,” retorted Steven with a grin. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The Demonic Saiyan lost it. “RYAAAAH!” He screamed, spamming the Evolved Saiyan son of Goku with Ki Blasts as he charged. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The Dragon Warrior drew himself up, hovering in midair, and turned, placing one hand behind his back. Vegeta’s sloppy aim amused him. With one hand, he easily deflected them as the Prince got closer and closer. Just as Vegeta pulled back his bleeding and torn gloved fist for a strike, Steven vaulted forward in midair, swinging his entire body in a smooth arc...that ended in a devastating kick. Vegeta plummeted toward the ground, stunned. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Just before he struck, Super Saiyan Blue Xeno Gohan disappeared and reappeared on the ground, slamming him to one side with a double fist. As the Saiyan Prince skidded along the ground, the Super Saiyan enchanted by the aura of a God followed it up with a flurry of powerful punches, then finished off with a thrusting kick that sent Vegeta tumbling toward a flock of Ostrich Chickens. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">They all dove out of the way, but the Godly Saiyan had already appeared in Vegeta’s path, both his elbows pulled back with his hands on either side of his waist. Lightning crackled around his fists as purple energy collected into dual orbs. Had this sorry excuse for a warrior really thought he could use innocent people to blackmail him? Roaring with rage, he extended both his palms, releasing two purple beams of destruction. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“This is impossible!” Screamed Vegeta, just before the blasts making up Steven’s Makosen enveloped him, searing his skin and sending him skidding back in the same direction he came. The Evolved Saiyan in Super Saiyan form began walking toward him, his strides slow and deliberate. “No, it is very possible. I am an Evolved Saiyan, a new breed of Saiyan warrior. From my lineage the Saiyans will be reborn as heroes instead of monsters like you and your father. It should only take until I am thirty-nine years old for our race to make a comeback, at least in this Universe, as the other dimension I was in is home to millions of Saiyans like Prince Tarble and my family.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Demon Prince Vegeta pulled himself up, snarling. Angry cuts and burns covered his body; part of his armor had been blown away by the blast. “What is wrong with you?! You are a Saiyan like me! Don’t fight your instincts, embrace them! Mating with these pathetic Humans will decline the Saiyan bloodline!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“On the contrary, Vegeta—I’m not blinded by pride and arrogance. As I don’t just fight monsters; I execute them.” Steven was closer now; Vegeta was still panting. “My progenies will all be like me. Badass from beginning to end. Nothing will stop them from protecting life from monsters like you. My Saiyan blood will also stay strong as nothing will stop it from fading away completely. Now, it is time for you to join your creator.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The Demon Prince began to speak, but Steven dashed forward the remaining distance, a wild smile on his face. As Vegeta pulled back one fist, the Evolved Saiyan simply reached out and caught it in a viselike grip. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Steven’s eyes narrowed. This Saiyan had not only mocked his home, but also the people and animals dear to him, which he valued more than anything. He would take out this imposter right now and leave nothing behind. The Merciless Avenger grinned savagely, then flexed the bulging muscles in his arm. There was a loud crunch as Vegeta’s bones splintered and collapsed, causing the Prince to scream in pain. Dropping the now-useless arm, Xeno Gohan whirled around with a spinning back kick to Vegeta’s torso, crushing it. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The Demonic Saiyan started to fall backward, but Steven reached out and caught him by the neck with his left hand. “ALL...MY...WRATH!” He released a massive blast from his right hand at point-blank range. Vegeta tried to twist away, but the attack still caught him in the side of the torso, completely blowing away his left arm. Crimson blood gushed from the gaping wound. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black; mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Not yet satisfied, Steven gripped Vegeta’s neck with both hands and slammed his head forward against the warrior of evil, cracking the skull of Vegeta. The physical embodiment of evil stumbled backward, barely able to stand. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The Demon God Possessed Super Saiyan looked all around him, desperately searching for his foe’s family or friends. But the reborn Gohan moved faster than his eyes could follow and caught his rippling neck in a stranglehold. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">“Not this time, Vegeta.” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The Bringer of Death was screaming as he was yanked up, Steven’s cold stare the last thing he saw before the fingers tightened, before a warm and living rope coiled around his waist. The hand and rope pulled in opposite directions, and Vegeta felt his bones crack, skin and muscle stretching as blood filled his mouth, screaming…until he was torn in half, and was no more. The Prince’s hair faded to black as did his eyes before the paleness of his skin disappeared almost as fast. He now looked how Vegeta normally did. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">As a river of blood poured over him, splashing to the floor, he uncoiled his tail through the steaming red gush and snapped Vegeta’s neck. In the next instant the son of Goku released his grip and both halves of Vegeta’s corpse dropped at the same time, only for Xeno Gohan to raise both hands above his head. “MASENKO…HAAAA!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">FOOOOM! A massive explosion of energy erupted from the crater-filled area, creating a brilliant firestorm that immediately engulfed all that remained of Vegeta’s bloody and cleaved cadaver. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">As the cloud of dust dissipated slowly, there was absolutely nothing left of Vegeta. The Godly Super Saiyan once again paused for a brief moment, checking up on his mother and the rest of his family before vanishing as he returned to where he was still needed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A moment after Baby Vegeta was sent hurdling into the Sun by Steven’s God Kamehameha… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A tall and slender figure quickly made his way into the center of the star, he and his long blue staff entering the deafening inferno unharmed. He was dressed in some truly bizarre clothing, a red robe that stopped at his knees, in addition to a tight red undersuit. Above this he wore a black vestment with broad shoulder pads and a long tongue that reached down to his waist. His eyes were a light purple, his skin a pale blue, his hair white and flicked upright like a curl on ice cream. This was Whis, and he had been following Baby’s trail of destruction from it’s point of origin: a parallel world in where Baby Vegeta and many other villains had prevailed against the Z Fighters of their dimension following the defeat of Omega Shenron, with Baby being the last of this sinister group once they had turned against one another after having dealt with their sworn enemies. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Whis drifted closer to the convection zone, holding out the index finger of his right hand as he fired a vortex of energy. The scattered remains of Baby before him were then reduced to ashes as he waved his hand from left to right as if he was conducting an orchestra. Upon finishing off most of the remains of the Tuffle the God even did a bow as a Musical Conductor would do in a performance. “Well, it looks like a fellow God had taken care of you before I arrived.” He said once he arrived where the last of Baby Vegeta’s being was still alive, barely. His regeneration being pushed to it’s limits as the heat of the Sun’s core burned against what was left of his head tirelessly. Baby grunted in response. “But it is over for you now, Baby Vegeta. You are much too dangerous to live and judgement must be passed for the trillions of lives you had destroyed. Going mad with power has lead you to this, being beaten by a warrior even stronger than I once was when I first met Goku, and me having to come all the way here from our own Universe in order make sure you are expunged from existence. You will be erased from here and in the Other World permanently by my Prelude to Destruction.” The Deity raised a finger, aiming directly at the terrified Baby as light blue energy filled the tip of the index finger. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Whis smiled at the thought of finally being able to go home once he had finished Baby, but something caught in the back of his mind. It was barely a tingle, but it rose rapidly, bubbling to the surface over the rush of emotion he was feeling. A sense of foreboding…panic swelling in his chest. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He spun around, only to see the parts of Baby he had thought he destroyed finished regenerating and coming after him an instant later. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">They reached him before he could even defend himself, muffling his screams as fast as they entered had his mouth and bonded with him. In only a moment, Whis was gone, and Baby was reborn. Then, in his strongest form, the monster quickly made his way back to Earth. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Dragon Ball New Age Timeline 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Age 789, after the return of the Merciless Avenger 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Earth… 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“It’s finally over,” Steven said as he released his Godly aura and his cyan tail snaked back under his clothes and wrapped around his waist before his friend had even noticed. He then continued. “Even if Baby had survived being blasted into the Sun’s core by my Kamehameha, there is nothing he can do to escape. His regeneration will give out a few moments from now and he will rejoin with his comrades in a place far worse than what King Yemma could ever give them.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Steven, great job!” Shouted Pan before she flew over to Steven. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“You were so awesome! Baby couldn’t do a thing against you!” Continued the granddaughter of Mr. Satan as she landed beside him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Thanks, milady for your support. But I have got to admit that you are as strong as you are beautiful.” Responded Steven. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Suddenly, Pan’s face went from bright red to pale white. At the same time, Steven did the same, unable to believe what they were sensing. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">They spun around, only to see a bright pink fireball filling their vision. His aura burst to life instinctively as Steven caught Pan and blasted off the ground just as the Big Bang Attack impacted, immediately incinerating the Earth beneath them with a blinding flash. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Power Levels: 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku: 5 million 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku (Against Majcnvan’s Clone of Frieza): 7 million 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan Goku (Against Majcnvan’s Clone of Frieza): 152 million 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku (After the defeat of Majcnvan’s Demon Spawn): 9 million 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Goku: 41.154 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven (After calming down from his Furious Mutation): 41 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven Bloodriver (Saiyan Beyond God): Equal to Golden Frieza 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan Steven (With unmastered God Power): Slightly above Hakaishin Beerus 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan Steven (Suppressed enough to be undetected from Chronoa): 220 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan Steven (Powered up against Perfect Cell): 1.9-79% of Beerus’ full power 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 2 Steven: Slightly higher than his full power as a Super Saiyan 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Steven: Strong enough to hold his own against Whis 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo (Without Weights): 1,350,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo (With Weights): 1,100,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo (Multi-Form Clone): 137,500 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo (With Weights, After the defeat of Majcnvan’s Demon Spawn): 6,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo (With Weights, Watching the battle between Steven and Mira): 10,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Piccolo (Without Weights): 41.360 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Piccolo (With Weights): 41.010 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Krillin (Unlock Potential): 75,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Krillin (After the defeat of Majcnvan’s Demon Spawn): 115,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Krillin (Watching the battle between Steven and Mira): 155,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Krillin (Potential Unleashed): 41.000155 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Dende (Unlock Potential): 10,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Future Trunks: 90 million 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan Future Trunks: 235 million 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Pan: Far stronger than Steven Bloodriver was when he fought Frieza 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mr. Satan: Having improved enough to keep up with Super God Goku and Super Piccolo '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mr. Buu: Much more powerful than any Super Saiyan 2 '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Uub: Similar in power to a Super Saiyan 3 and an equal to Mr. Buu 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Majuub: More than a match for the original Super Baby Vegeta 2 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Majuub (Kaioken x60): Stronger than Syn Shenron and Omega Shenron 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">GT Super Saiyan Goku: More than twice as strong as Super Mira 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">GT Super Saiyan Vegeta: More powerful than even Ultimate Gohan as a Super Saiyan 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 2 Gogeta: Surpassing even Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Steven 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">GT Piccolo (With Weights): Stronger than even Gast Carolh from <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Dragon Ball Multiverse 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Pikkon: Stronger than Super Janemba and Nuova Shenron 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Whis (The Plan to Conquer Earth Timeline): Stronger than his <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Dragon Ball Super self 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Majcnavn’s Demon Spawn: 67,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Clone Frieza (Enhanced Second Form): 6,000,000 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mira (Base Form): 41 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mira (Base Form, after barely surviving his own Super Big Nova): 21 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Darkness Towa: Reborn as a Demon of Vengeance. Her power rivals even Démigra '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Perfect Cell: 240 million 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Buu (Base): Three times as strong as he was historically 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Buu (Villainous Mode): An equal match for Super Vegito 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Phantasm Cell (Perfect Form): 1.7% of Beerus’ full power 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Phantasm Cell (Perfect Form) maximum: 79% of Beerus’ full power 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super 17 (The Plan to Conquer Earth Timeline): 137% of Beerus’ full power 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Syn Shenron (The Plan to Conquer Earth Timeline): 139% of Beerus’ full power 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mickey Montemayor: 1,690 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Angel Garcia: 1,600 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Dende (Baby Infected): 17 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mr. Popo (Baby Infected): 26 billion '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 2 Trunks (Baby Infected): 104 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 3 Trunks (Baby Infected) 416 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 3 Baby Trunks (Villainous Mode): Equal in power to Nuova Shenron 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 2 Goten (Baby Infected): 104 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 3 Goten (Baby Infected): 416 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 3 Baby Goten (Villainous Mode): Stronger than Eis Shenron 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 2 Gotenks: Far surpassing Full Power Super Saiyan 4 Broly 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 2 Gohan (Baby Infected): 129 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 3 Gohan (Baby Infected): 516 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan 3 Baby Gohan (Villainous Mode): Equal in power to Syn Shenron 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Videl (As a teen during the Majin Buu Saga): 1.6 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Videl (Baby Infected): 92 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Videl (Freed from Baby and given Godly power by Goku): 133.154 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Videl (After mastering her God power): Evenly matched with Super Saiyan 4 Gohan 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan Bulla (Baby Infected): 92 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Android 17 (Baby Infected): 34 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Android 18 (Baby Infected): 34 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Marron (Baby Infected): 64 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">GT Krillin (Baby Infected): 44 billion 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Majcnavn (Biological Body): Just as fearsome as Syn Shenron 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Majcnavn (Drakoshin): Evenly matched with Omega Shenron 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Saiyan God Turles: Possessing power on par with Whis 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Beerus the Destroyer (Angered): Stronger than Super Saiyan God Turles and Vados 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Piccolo Daimao (Youth Restored, Fused with Lord Slug and Naraka): Equal to Aladjinn 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Baby (Strongest Form 2): Nearly as strong as a Super Saiyan God 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Baby (Strongest Form 2) maximum: Just a bit stronger than Démigra Final and Rigor 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Demon Prince Vegeta (Reaper Super Saiyan): Only slightly weaker than Whis 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Saga of Super Saiyan legend - Part 12: A Dangerous Union! Birth of the God of Death '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Heat. Searing, burning, heat. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven forced his aura to it’s maximum extent, so that it could at least insulate his love interest from the roaring inferno. But it left him feeling as if he was roasting alive. As he continued to release all his energy, pushing himself higher in an attempt to escape the raging firestorm, he could hear screams of terror all around. A sick feeling grew in his chest as he felt the faint Ki signatures of the helpless Earthlings around him disappearing, their anguish cutting like a knife as they were turned to ash in mere moments. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I was only just fast enough to save Lady Pan…but not everyone else…I’m so sorry everyone, please forgive me.” He was still operating on instinct, not yet capable of reacting rationally. All he knew was that suddenly, instantly, the planet around him had been engulfed in a devastating firestorm. As he continued fighting for his own life, the breath in his lungs burning as he continued ascending through the flames, he focused his mind just enough to try and sense where the one who could have done such a monstrous thing was at now. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">But he felt nothing. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He finally breached the surface of the fiery maelstrom, fully aware of the sickening feeling. The underlying evil in the amalgamation of yet another energy signature was completely clear now. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">As he wondered how the monster could have returned. He also had to act quickly and decisively. If Baby was still here, it could only be for one reason: he had followed Steven’s energy hoping it would lead him to Pan. The warrior had to keep her save; surely Baby was close by. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“No. How could anyone be that evil?” Finally opening her eyes and gasping at what she saw, Pan scanned her surroundings. The firestorm below had subsided, revealing ground and trees and buildings still ablaze for as far around her as she could see through the thick smoke. “But Steven thank you for saving me again.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Your welcome, milady. But I am terribly sorry for not being able to save the Earth and her people from Baby’s attack.” Suddenly, above him, Steven saw a shadow in the grey haze. “What in the world?! Tenma D—” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">SMACK! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby’s tail slashed across Steven’s face, opening an angry gash. Before the Super Saiyan could react, the tail coiled around his neck, cutting off even the meager air he had been able to restore to his aching lungs. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Why, hello there, Gohan. So good to see you,” Baby mocked. “Would you be so kind as to give me Pan? I’m sure you wouldn’t be able to keep her safe any longer than a few more moments, seeing how you seem unable to retaliate against me.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Poor Steven could do nothing at all. With the coils of Baby’s thick tail tightly squeezing the life out of him, he felt like he might suffocate before the monster would even allow him to answer. Of course, he would rather die than turn over Pan to this abomination. He hoped she would be safe in his last-minute use of an Energy Shield. She had a chance: only she would be able to control his Tenma Defense now, as hopefully for them both, not even Baby’s new form would be able to penetrate it. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Clearly, Baby must have planned for this. By igniting the entire Earth in one fiery yet relatively low-energy blast, he had aimed to force one or both of them to the air, where he could pick them off at his leisure. Steven’s vision began swimming; he couldn’t hold his breath much longer. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Oh, that’s right, you must not be able to speak,” Baby laughed, finally relaxing his tail slightly. Steven gasped for air, his throat nearly crushed. Even without the pressure on his windpipe, the oxygen in the soot-filled air was scarce. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">He felt like there wasn’t even enough strength in his body to lift a finger, as if he had suddenly, had it all squeezed completely out of him. He was absolutely exhausted and his brain just couldn’t take it much longer—he knew he would lose consciousness soon. But Steven was strong-willed, defiant to the end. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Would you leave her alone already, you butt ugly monster! I am the one you want!” Each word sapped more of his strength. His arms had already been crushed by Baby’s tail, shoulder bones snapping like twigs. Though the pressure around his neck had let up, he could also feel his ribs being crushed, bending under the constriction—if they broke now they might puncture something important. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The monster, though obviously not happy or even amused, stuck his head down into Steven’s face. “You are foolishly defiant, beyond any grasp of reason. Simply give her to me, and I give you my word that the pain will cease this instant. Come now, Gohan: be sensible. For you are no longer a threat to me anymore.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The son of Goku couldn’t resist anymore. His heavy eyelids fell shut, the buzzing numb feeling in his brain trickling down his head and spreading through his body. He knew there was nothing left to do. But he was glad he had been able to shroud Pan in the veil of his blue aura just before Baby had caught them both. She was completely unhurt in spite of her and Steven being constricted by Baby’s massive golden tail. However, before he could even say his goodbyes to her, he felt his neck suddenly, snap. Baby having used the tip of his tail to jerk Steven’s head to the right far enough to twist the boy’s neck completely around. The Tuffle Gorilla’s patience having run out. Both Baby and Pan felt the energy of Steven’s transformation stutter, then ebb; the cyan light in his hair and aura faded. Then Steven slumped forward as he returned to his normal state and lost consciousness. Making Baby raise an eyebrow and Pan gasping from the two Saiyans seeing Steven regressing back into the original appearance he had prior to ascending to beyond Godhood. To them, the Evolved Saiyan looked only about Pan’s age. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Now that was quite unexpected from the fool, I had thought for sure Gohan was older than the age he was when he encountered Frieza on Namek. It seems the transformation into a Super Saiyan with God power matured him like how the Super Saiyan 4 transformation had done to Goku.” Baby let go of Steven and then fired, his pink Galick Beam piercing straight through Steven’s chest. The boy fell towards the Earth like a stone, red blood trailing from the gaping hole in his chest. Smiling, the evil Great Ape Baby turned, now facing Pan. “Fwahahaha! But in the end it made no difference for even an Evolved Saiyan falls before my true power! But as for you little one, perhaps I should kill you like how I did the only boy not afraid to have feelings for you. Be glad in that you will soon be joining him in the Other World!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“This ridiculous excuse for a shield separating you from me will be breached in no time at all before I kill you and venture into the Universe of the Gohan that had given me so much trouble. His Earth and entire bloodline will be expunged just like how I have done to a third of the supposedly endless amount of alternate Universes within time and space.” Then, true to his word, the monster crossed his arms before he began squeezing Pan as hard as he could. His tail constricting around her tight enough to have killed Steven instantly. The girl was trembling uncontrollably, completely and utterly stunned. She couldn’t feel anything throughout her whole body, either pain or numbness. The world shattered before her young eyes, a thousand tiny pieces of something precious smashed like trash before her. She was empty...dark...alone. Then, there was a tingle, a twitch, a small kindle of rage in the darkest, loneliest corner of her mind she had suddenly, felt from someone below her, it came from Steven. The boy had immediately regained consciousness when he had heard Baby threatening to kill Pan. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Lady Pan! NOO!” He inwardly screamed. “I will not just stand here! I refuse to do nothing as Baby tries to hurt her!? I refuse to be a failure like my shadow! Baby took everything from me but her…I refuse to let that bastard take her away from me!” He felt an inferno of hatred race to his forehead and ears, blocking out all other thoughts. “...I WILL NOT LET BABY GET AWAY WITH THIS!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“GRRAAHHH!” Steven opened his eyes, intensely concentrating and releasing a primal deep roar. His wounds having completely healed even before he landed in the center of an island filled with nothing but fire on his hands and knees, as he then looked at Baby Vegeta with bloodshot eyes and fangs bared. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Even as he watched his latest victim trembling before him, too terrified to do anything, Baby felt the wave of Steven’s energy smash into his back. The monster’s eyes widened, his face aghast as he spun towards the boy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“...What!? Impossible...” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">As Baby fought to compose himself from feeling the drastic increase in Steven’s power and the way the boy was glaring at him with such murderous rage his look alone could kill, the Godly essence surrounding his abducted victim and her family slowly began to enter their bodies. Giving them a much closer reach to Godhood with the exception of the fake Gohan. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Damn you…little boy! How dare you keep on embarrassing me by staying alive!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Faster than anyone could see, even faster than the Evolved Saiyan could follow, Baby closed the distance between him and the Saiyan who has surpassed God and drove a fist hard into Steven’s gut. As the Evolved Saiyan doubled over, a spinning kick from Baby’s powerful gigantic leg slammed into the side of his head, flipping him backward and upward. He tried to lift his forearms to block, but Baby’s chop came down too hard and too fast, slamming him on his back into the Earth. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Why won’t you just roll over and die already like the rest of your race!” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Dragon Warrior twisted immediately, pushing down with one elbow and spinning up off the ground with a kick aimed at his opponent’s face. But Baby caught his leg with only minimal difficulty, spinning him around wildly and flinging him to one side, then sending a concentrated blast of energy after him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“They and you all deserve to die by my hand! Now feel the fury of my Galick Blazer!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Still spinning wildly, Xeno Gohan caught himself in midair and looked back just as the spherical energy blast reached him. With no time to dodge, he lifted both hands and met it, the momentum pushing him back rapidly. His feet landed and dug into the dirt as he strained against the attack—it continued to push him back, sending him straight into the side of the Poco Poco Volcano. The rock crumbled against his back as he finally slowed the attack enough to bring his knee up, punting it skyward. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Humph, don’t you dare think that was my best!” Screamed Baby Vegeta once more, firing the Bio-Hyper Beam from both eyes at the young Saiyan. But Steven leapt back just in time to avoid the beams and they struck the ground directly in front of him instead. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">An instant later, a rumble shook Bunbuku Island, and underneath Xeno Gohan, the ground exploded all around him as the dormant volcano detonated in a blinding flash. He was immediately hit by the geyser of molten lava shooting up into the sky. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby grinned savagely. He had known this was a volcanic island; the igneous rock substrate was evidence of that. The simple Eye Beam had been more than enough to pierce through the thin volcanic crust and release the build-up pressure underneath the surface. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“My God, Steven! NOOOOOOO!” Screamed Pan over the roar of the magma as her abductor carried her and himself higher into the air, out of range of the red-hot rock. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Stop being so ridiculous,” snapped Baby. “Can’t you still feel his energy? It will take more than a little heat to stop a Saiyan like him. For this incarnation of Gohan could endure the blast wave of a Supernova without breaking a sweat.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Sure enough, the molten rock fell away to reveal Steven’s form now hanging in midair, his clothes and body were completely undamaged and unaffected. The 3,200 degrees of heat in Fahrenheit felt like a summer afternoon to him and the other dangers of being submerged in lava did absolutely nothing to him whatsoever. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Getting desperate are we, Gohan?” Taunted the evil Baby, laughing as he levitated above the flow of lava that now rolled over the ground. The rivulets of molten rock had reached the water, now, and sent up clouds of steam. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The reborn son of Goku glowered at him. “Absolutely not! I’ve been in seemingly hopeless situations before, but I have always managed to overcome every obstacle with and without the aid of those dear to me. As Frieza the Evil Emperor, Majcnavn the Dragonspawn, Majcnavn’s children spawned from the Dark Demon Realm, Mira the warrior from the future, Darkness Towa the Demon of Vengeance, Majin Buu the son of Aladjinn the Aspect Lord of Shadows, Phantasm Cell the Harbinger of Nightmares, Syn Shenron the Lord and Master of all Evil Dragons, Super 17 the Ultimate Android, Mickey Montemayor The Fat Bastard, Angel Garcia the Demon in Human skin, and Demon Prince Vegeta the physical form of Vegeta’s evil heart have all fallen before me for trying to hurt those I care about and you will not be any different than they were.” He clenched his fists and waves of molten rock surged up around him. “AS I WILL MAKE YOU SUFFER FOR TAKING AWAY ALMOST EVERYONE I LOVE!” He flexed his muscles, then gathered his power and instantly burst into his Super Saiyan form. Megatsunamis of magma rose up and launched themselves in every direction, shimmering in golden light and guided by the Dragon Warrior’s own fiery energy. The broad fissure in the Earth that glowed with bubbling rock under the Super Saiyan grew to take up the entire island, the searing heat from the fiery lake immediately forced Baby to back away higher into the air. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">With surprising speed, the furious Saiyan rushed Baby in a streak of flaming gold, feinting to one side as the parasitic Demon tried to block. But Steven spun around it and executed a backflip kick that caught Baby squarely in the jaw. He followed up with a rapid flurry of punches to Baby’s stomach and a powerful side kick to the Immortal monster’s armored chest that sent his opponent flying backward. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The giant Tuffle Gorilla was only mildly amused, easily bracing himself and noticing the boy was blasting towards him again. POOWWWW! Xeno Gohan’s blazing kick sounded like a gunshot as it rebounded off Baby Vegeta’s forearm block. Without hesitating, the young Super Saiyan pulled back, lifting his hands above his head. “HYPER MASENKO WAVE!” Baby snarled as he deflected the blast of energy with one hand, then grunted in surprise as Steven’s surprise kick smashed into his ribs. Before he could react, the boy whipped around and delivered an elbow strike to his back just above his shoulders. It was quite forceful, enough to knock the Immortal monster off-balance for a moment. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Without losing momentum, Steven Bloodriver rolled into a stance with his hands at his side. “GOD KAMEHAMEHA!” But the azure attack passed through empty air as Baby super-sped to one side, reappearing right behind the reborn Gohan with a solidly-placed kick. It sent the boy tumbling headlong across the sky. Catching himself, he spun and dashed back toward the Universe Destroyer, but then froze. The massive Demon’s eyes were glowing, a fierce red not unlike those of Cooler in his fifth form. Xeno Gohan braced himself as he was sure Baby was about to unleash his Bio-Hyper Beam again. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“RAAAAHHHHGGGG!” Twin crimson rays exploded out of Baby’s eyes...but unlike the thin, piercing eye attacks his opponent was used to seeing, these expanded into a roaring beam racing toward the Golden Warrior with incredible speed. Steven dove to one side, racing toward Great Ape Baby in a zig-zag pattern, but Baby turned his head, causing the entire beam to follow the son of Goku like the blade of a giant flaming sword. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Death God’s Super Bio-Hyper Beam traced a spiral in midair as he tried to catch the Evolved Saiyan. “Fwahahaha! Look at the son of the mighty Goku going round and round!” Shouted Baby. “If he should stop, then off with his nose!” But the reincarnation of Démigra reached him, plowing into him with a powerful fist planted deep in Baby Vegeta’s gut, folding the Universe Destroyer in half like a scrap of paper. The evil Baby’s eyes widened in total shock as he lost concentration, causing the beam to dissipate into space. The Gold Fighter pulled back his fist and then spun, slamming his knee into the side of his enemy’s head with blinding speed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby Vegeta fell like a rock. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“RENZOKU MAKOHO!” Screamed Xeno Gohan as without hesitation, the absolutely furious son of Goku threw both his hands forward and rained down a volley of fiery blasts. The parasitic Demon was unable to react before they reached him and detonated, a trail of fireworks as he fell to the ground. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The God of Death tried stopping his descent by firing a blue Super Galick Gun straight down. But before it could land, Steven clenched his fist and curved it, pulling it back up toward Baby. The still falling monster’s eyes widened, completely shocked his attack was turned against him so easily. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Yet the Telekinetically held beam was joined by Steven stretching out his other arm and immediately firing the much more powerful Draco Masendan. The ball of electric blue energy caught up to Baby in no time at all. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Feeling the energy building behind him, Baby Vegeta turned...just in time for both the Draco Masendan and the Super Galick Gun to slam into him simultaneously. Xeno Gohan flared his aura, allowing the thunderous explosion to push him back without doing any damage. But the massive eruption of Ki had stunned and even injured Baby, who was sent hurtling toward the surface of the Earth even faster. Before the Dragon Warrior super-sped past the falling Immortal monster, Steven spun in midair to face him with his left hand already braced perpendicularly behind his right, the Super Saiyan charging another one of his strongest attacks at full power. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“EXPLOSIVE DEMON WAVE!” Yelled the youthful disciple of Piccolo as he smoothly ignited to his Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan transformation, casting an azure aura all around him, just before unleashing the beam of burning blue. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The blast rapidly streaked towards Baby Vegeta, it’s diameter even wider than a dozen Galaxies put together. Xeno Gohan screamed with all his rage, offering every scrap of power he could muster to the force of his attack. He could feel the impact on the other side of his blast, but the following explosion was almost too much for the Time Storage Vault and even him to take. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Thuuuuuuum,” came the explosion, crashing around the young Saiyan’s ears and making them ring. Even as far as the Time Nest, the ancient building housing all of history had immediately quivered uncontrollably, making it’s owner inside feel like she was in a G Machine without a safety harness, and as the dust from the explosion began to clear, Baby’s form penetrated the brown cloud of dust and sped straight to the Godly Super Saiyan. THWAAACKK! The Dragon Warrior’s boot slammed into his jaw, sending him tumbling over the edge of the night sky. Without a moment’s respite, Steven overtook him and slammed down with a double fist to the center of his chest. The white natural armor shattered instantly into a thousand shards, but absorbed enough of the impact to allow Baby to respond with a point-blank energy blast.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“FINAL FLASH!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Yet Steven merely flared his aura. The Final Flash knocked him back slightly, but he charged down again before the Universe Destroyer was ready, grabbing him by one leg. The Evolved Saiyan whirled him around and around in the air before flinging him straight up and pummeling him with bolts of energy. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby Vegeta twisted in midair and threw out a massive pink shield to protect himself. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">ZIP. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The reborn Gohan teleported straight behind him and grabbed him in a chokehold around the neck. The Tuffle Gorilla’s eyes bulged. “How is he doing this?!” He thought. “His strength is…exactly on par with 33% of my strength now and all of his efforts are only hurting me!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Parasitic Demon was fighting to breathe. His form crackled with evil energy as he summoned a massive Super Explosive Wave, trying to push Steven away. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Wordlessly, Steven snarled and flared his aura again. The Super Explosive Wave was blown away before it hit him, and the chokehold went tighter. Baby’s face turned red. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Super Saiyan pulled back his fist and drove it into his enemy’s chest over and over. After only three blows, the massive God of Death’s unprotected upper torso gave way and Steven yanked his hand out, covered in gore; in it, Baby’s synthetic heart was still beating. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Xeno Gohan released the chokehold and Baby fell, his eyes wide and his jaw gaping in silent anguish. The son of Goku crushed the organ, spraying them both with blood. The Demon’s body shimmered as his regeneration started to kick in, but Steven grabbed it by the neck before it could restore itself and smashed his fist into the face over and over again, crushing the skull into splinters. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Pan’s heart was beating madly. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I’ve never seen Steven so enraged before!” She looked at the Dragon Warrior continue to beat the parasitic Demon’s headless and mutilated body into a pulp. “It’s like he’s completely an animal now. I only saw something like this once before from my Uncle Vegeta back when I was just a baby. When Ize, Kuriza, and Frieza showed up out of nowhere at my Grandpa Hercule’s Mansion looking for both the Trunks I never met and Grandpa Goku, Uncle Vegeta rifted to our location and showed the same raging fury Steven is giving to Baby right now. Though, he stayed in his normal state until only Frieza was left, and only really went Super Saiyan to almost scare Frieza to death.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The instant Steven let go of Baby’s body, the Immortal monster immediately rejuvenated himself. But this time, the Universe Destroyer coalesced into five copies, each ready to charge the Dragon Soldier. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“What are you going to do now, son of Goku? Each of my clones have the same power and skills as me!” Sneered the original parasitic Demon and his clones in unison. But Steven didn’t hesitate. With a rush of Telekinetic energy, he ripped out every bone in Baby Vegeta and Super Saiyan Baby Vegeta’s body, then flung out his arms in an Explosive Kiai that utterly obliterated both incarnations of Baby and their bloody skeletons. Both Super Baby Vegeta and Super Baby Vegeta 2 rushed toward him, but both clones were sent tumbling right back to the real Baby after being violently hurled away by a mere flare of his aura. He dashed after the one with the most resemblance to Vegeta, catching the Super Saiyan 2 and punching him in the face several times. When he felt nothing left of the clone’s head, he teleported to the clone of Baby Vegeta’s second strongest form, dragging the corpse of Super Baby Vegeta 1 with him, and grabbed him in his other hand. He smashed the last living clone’s head as deep as he could into the headless body of his fellow clone’s back, bursting through ribs and the solar plexus, then blasted them both with a point-blank Kuchikarakikōha. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-bidi-font-style:italic">They simultaneously were obliterated by the powerful Mouth Energy Wave just quickly enough to stop them from exploding into sparks and reforming, then the one who killed them teleported to Great Ape Baby and stopped him from powering up with a hard knee to his gut and slamming an energy blast in the form of the Kamehameha into and straight through his face. An instant later, the parasitic Demon was being <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">hammered to and fro across the Earth, once again at the mercy of the relentless Saiyan. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Xeno Gohan’s aura hurled arcs of electricity with every punch and kick he threw. His Dragon Burst completely turning Baby inside out in a similar manner to what he did to Frieza before Steven landed another direct blow in the face of the Tuffle Gorilla, causing blood to spew like a geyser once Baby’s head to his neck was no more. Another oncoming blow dug into his chest, Steven’s fingers then yanked out Baby’s spine, trailing a stream of gore. The Death God’s body went into shock from utter agony, almost failing to stay on it’s feet as it clutched it’s chest with both hands and blood spurted out between it’s fingers. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">In his anguish, he was completely defenseless. The Dragon Warrior grabbed him by the arms and drove his knee up with full force, smashing through his clutched hands. Another kick, and both arms shattered. Steven stretched out both arms and flung them forward. “From my father to you… BIG BANG KAMEHAMEHA!” They were spoken by the son of Earth’s savoir just as Baby rejuvenated himself and raised his arms in front of his face, defending against the sudden combination of the Big Bang Attack and Super Kamehameha. But the wave was tremendous, completely enveloping the Universe Destroyer’s fresh new body. It cut him to ribbons, tore him to pieces, and totally incinerated everything that was left. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The pale white youth floated in midair after releasing his blast, his legendary fury still awakened. His eyes were wild and bloodshot, his face frozen in absolute anger. Searching down with a fierce scowl, the Divine Super Saiyan spotted the spinal cord of his enemy thrashing about under him. The torn spine and tail quickly regenerated explosively as the teenager teleported to the surface and watched as his enemy’s body crashed down next to him, tumbling over and over. Baby’s face and torso were completely restored and his eyes were a darker shade of red than before. After regaining his senses, he quickly planted his fists in the soil and pushed himself up with surprising agility. Though his massive form showed no signs of harm all over his mind and body, the Tuffle Gorilla’s absorbed victims were now dead. “Enough of this insanity, Gohan! You may have become a 31 out of a scale between 1 to 1000 at base, a 781 as a Super Saiyan Grade IV and 3100 in the form you are currently in now before it permanently skyrocketed from your Quake of Fury, but your Super Zenkai is still nothing compared to even fifty percent of my power!” Glaring, he opened his mouth and released a blast of vermillion energy directly at the blue-haired warrior, but failed to notice the Godly Saiyan’s tail had snaked out before he fired. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Uncowed, the boy pulled his hand back and spun, slamming both feet and his tail against the blast face. Sure enough, the front of the Super Galick Blaster immediately exploded outward in a whitish-cinnabar cone, the aura of the Super Saiyan completely shielding Steven from the beam. THRUCK! But even before the wave of energy had dissipated completely, an arm shot out of the stream of power and fingers grasped his throat as Baby made good use of his Liquidity ability. Xeno Gohan grabbed the wrist to wrench himself free, but not quickly enough; the hand yanked him back at the same time as the Immortal monster exploded out of the fiery inferno. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Immediately, another arm shot out, extending rapidly across the planet and catching Goku’s son from behind. The boy was overtaken and grabbed ahold of by both humongous fists. Baby Vegeta’s thick golden gloved fingers squeezed tightly around Xeno Gohan’s body as he pulled the other Super Saiyan forward and backward at the same time. When he had, the parasitic Demon quickly added the strength of his Telekinesis and tail to the squeeze he had on the Evolved Saiyan. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Fwahahaha! That’s more like it!” He rejoiced, tightening his grip on Steven even harder. “What’s the matter, Super Saiyan? Too overwhelmed with the pain your feeling by me pulling your body apart or have you already given up?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">But suddenly his hands and tail began to glow, an azure light coming out through the cracks between the fingers of his hands and constricted fifth limb. The Dragon Warrior concentrated his Ki, charging it back up from within his prison. Baby felt heat and pressure building up inside of them, until he couldn’t keep his hold anymore. Releasing his burned hands and tail with a yelp of pain, Baby brought them up to his mouth to blow on them. But that was a mistake. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Now free, Steven Bloodriver focused deep within, he pulled his arms in tightly and exploded with incredible new power. Before Baby had a chance to go on the offensive-before he really even recognized what was happening-throughout every corner of the known Universe everything began rumbling violently. But otherwise were virtually unharmed as suddenly, Steven began roaring bestially as his eyes turned completely red and his teeth became far sharper than usual. Steven’s heart pounded heavily against his chest, as his muscles swelled to the point in where his clothing was being ripped apart. Soon Steven’s mouth and nose were forming into a large snout as the transforming Saiyan continued to roar with all of his might, and he was engulfed in a blinding light soon after. Right before, Steven instantly emerged from the golden veil as a Great Ape, but he had pure gold fur all over his body, was much larger, and lean than normal Great Apes. Before the Golden Great Ape angrily let out a fiercer roar out of his mouth while he pounded his chest wildly as the planet he is on and those within the span of several dimensions trembled under the weight of his power being unleashed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Gleaming vapors of yellow energy started to appear as they radiated off of Steven, whom stops acting wild, and begins to glow. Now the Saiyan began in regressing into a more humanoid form. However, instead of returning back to normal. Steven’s now adult-sized body was taking on the characteristics of both his normal state and Golden Great Ape form. And as if by Magic, his clothing returned, but with the exception of Steven’s black Gi losing it’s top half. Steven’s upper-body was almost entirely covered by crimson fur, as only his head, neck, chest, and hands were not. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">With his tail also becoming a crimson color instead of it’s usual brown and having grown a few inches in width and length as well. Several locks of black hair hung around his face and on his shoulders, the rest of it was angled wildly in all directions, as his new hairstyle resembled that of his father’s version of this form. However, Steven was even taller and more menacing than either he or Goku ever were. His transformation into a Super Saiyan 4 had given him dark yellow irises, a shadow trim around his eyes, and over the eyelids that are in the same color as his fur. Now at his ultimate potential, Steven was strong enough to go head-to-head with even the strongest of enemies. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby Vegeta slowly whipped his tail behind him as he bent his knees into a fighting stance, lifting his left fist just in front of his forehead. His right hand he cocked back, filling it with an unbelievable amount of glowing pink energy.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well now… Let’s see if you can put up a fight this time against my most powerful form…” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">ZIP! Steven appeared next to Baby, yanking his tail away from Pan-whom was still coiled from the neck down-and punching him in the jaw. The larger than normal Great Ape in Super Saiyan form fell to the ground limp, even as Steven caught his friend in midair and helped her down to the ground safely. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“…Steven…no way, is that really you?” Pan gasped, looking in shock as her attacker fell helplessly to the ground.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“You’re…really something else…” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The adolescent smiled at his friend, before turning around defensively towards the last remaining threat. The monster in front of them slowly pulled himself up from the ground. “Same to you, milady. I would have died if it weren’t for you always giving me something to fight for. I promise to pay you back once I have dealt with Baby. But for now it’s time for me to finish off this monster once and for all.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">While she shot a surprised glance at him because of his voice having become much deeper and much more intimidating after his ascension, Pan had quickly let her eyes wander from just now noticing how much more muscle her hero from another world had gained before she smiled back.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“Thanks, but you’re the hero.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“You’re welcome,” the embodiment of rage said before turning his head to Pan and looking her in the eyes. “Beautiful.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Pan grinned, knowing she had found a boy close to her age and not afraid of her incredible strength. It was all she could ever ask for.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Stop it, you’re the one who’s easy on the eyes.” She froze, covering her mouth from letting something like that slip out. She couldn’t believe she just said that out loud. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">To her surprise, she noticed that Steven was smiling; she blushed, hoping that he wouldn’t provoke her any further with those bold and fearless words of his. Pan then realized she had never felt anything like this from any other boy she had met before. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">But Baby, ever the one to ruin a perfect moment, interrupted the two. “I hate to interrupt the moment between the two of you, but now is not the time to be dating. Especially since one of you punched me in the face and IT HURT LIKE HELL!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Lady Pan, it turns out I had saved our family and friends on both Kami’s Lookout and Mt. Paozu at the same time I saved you from Baby ravaging the Earth with his Big Bang Attack. But I am sorry I couldn’t tell you right away, I had only now just noticed as the blast wave knocked them all unconscious and made their energy drop to near undetectable levels. While they have been knocked out, not one of them had been affected enough to suffer any harm, as I perhaps subconsciously shielded them with the same energy shield I gave to protect you. Please go to those on the Lookout, for once I am done with Baby I will catch up with you, I promise.” Ignoring Baby’s interruption, Steven relayed a Telepathic message to the girl of his dreams. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Steven, please be careful. I just met you and I don’t want to lose you. I really don’t want this to be the last memory I have of you. But I know you will keep your promise, no one like Baby could ever beat you. Just don’t stay in this new form of yours when you get back from kicking Baby’s butt as I can barely control myself around you when you are like this.” Pan inwardly replied, before she took off into the night sky and flew away from the destined battle between the two ultimate warriors of Saiyan legend. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Grinning like a maniac, Baby raised one hand in Pan’s direction. “Fwahahaha! It is so amusing to think such an annoying little girl can escape from me. It’s almost too bad she has to be killed by me, the God of Death.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby began forming a pinkish-purple sphere in his palm, but Steven stopped him from firing it with a devastating punch with the back of his fist to the Immortal monster’s jaw. Blood came gushing out of Baby’s nose and mouth, as his eyes went white and he screamed in agony after Steven’s Ultimate Knuckle spun his head to the right. Right after stopping Baby from trying to kill Pan with his Big Bang Attack and twisting Baby’s head all the way around like how the monster did to him just moments ago, Steven twisted in midair and roundhouse kicked Baby in the face hard enough to snap his neck back before teleporting behind Baby and knocking the monster face-first into the ground before him with a left hook. Right before, Steven smashed a dropkick squarely into the back of Baby’s head, teleported to the edge of space, and dove down at his foe’s back, landing with a painful smash onto Baby’s tailbone. Then, planting his feet firmly on the ground, Steven grabbed Baby’s tail by the tip and began to spin the heavy giant in an arc. Baby’s tongue flapped out of his mouth helplessly, his arms extended straight out as the momentum from Steven’s grasp continued to build up speed. He whirled round and round, his body blurring into a sphere of gold and blue. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“You just love pushing my buttons don’t you? Never wanting to stop and only trying to harm those I love with all of my heart!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven shouted, before yelling as he released Baby from the spiral. The giant’s body skipped across the scorched planet, crashing through several continents, and then finally skidded into a mountain which arrested his momentum. Before he could pick himself up, Steven was already there, hovering directly in front of his face. His head was larger than Steven’s whole body, with the whole body of Baby himself being even larger than when Steven was in the same form. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I will not show you or anyone else any mercy for threatening to kill her. I also will pay you back for trying to kill my family and me.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">But the angry Golden Great Ape was intent to never submit. Decades of hardening his heart had forever blinded him by his own selfish pursuits and conceitedness. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Why would I care about the descendants of the people who killed my entire race! ALL OF YOU WILL BE KILLED RIGHT NOW!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The evil Baby’s eyes glowed red as energy for one of his most powerful attacks began building up. Steven barely had time to move his hands in front of his face to block before the concussive crimson blast struck him head on. It exploded immediately, a dome of destructive light extending nearly all the way to where the Moon stood in the starry night sky. It dissipated from the ground up, the last wisp disappearing into the sky. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Says the one who is using the son of the man responsible for the genocide of the Tuffles, and following in the footsteps of him instead of hunting down the King himself,” said a voice from the cloud of smoke. Vanishing quickly, the smoke revealed Steven to be completely unharmed. His clothing was ripped in a few places, but he wasn’t hurt in the least.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“King Vegeta is the one you should really be going after, but I know you are too far gone to understand, Baby. But know this, once I bring an end to you, I will do the same to all of the evil in my world and this one, and unlike my previous counterpart, I will continue to improve myself so that I won’t ever fail again to protect the innocent from monsters like you. As I know in the future, someone even more powerful and eviler than you will come and try to bring darkness over all of creation.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Picking himself up to his feet and completely healed from the severe thrashing Steven had given him, Great Ape Baby was now intent on taking the one before him down with everything he had. The monster would leave nothing behind of the one who so casually kept on embarrassing him on the battlefield. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Fool! Even as a Super Saiyan 4 you will die by my hand!” Baby yelled, a sickening sapphire aura enveloping his body.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“But this time I’ll make sure you don’t pull off anymore miracles to save you from me!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“GOHAN!” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven watched in slow motion as Baby’s enormous fist rotated toward him, jagged waves of solid blue energy in it’s deadly wake. The Golden Great Ape’s red and gold glove, bigger than Steven’s entire body, seemed only inches from Steven’s face. The monster’s red murderous eyes glazed over in extreme rage as he roared out.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“NOW DIE!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Merciless Avenger grinned widely and lifted his eyes to meet Baby’s. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">THRUCKK. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Blue tendrils of electricity erupted around Steven’s hand as it caught Baby’s punch effortlessly. The jagged sparks snaked down his arm and around his body, encircling him. He felt a burning, warming sensation shoot all the way from his ears down to the tips of his fingers. The power was boiling over. He couldn’t hold it back anymore, couldn’t contain it. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“RRRRGGHHAAAAAAAAHHHH!” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven’s cry echoed across the decimated landscape, shaking the ground. Baby was violently hurled back by a brilliant explosion of power that sent fingers of light piercing in every direction. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Evolved Saiyan’s already-wild hair intensified in hue, stiffening into more and more jagged locks that made him look less like Gohan. His fingers tingled as jagged waves of electricity arced around and through them. A warm aura of crimson and gold erupted into a violent firestorm, ten times larger than anything Steven had shown before. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Though the energy flowing through his body was an explosion, an inferno of flame, his mind was filled with clarity. He had to protect Pan and the rest of existence from Baby. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“There’s nothing you can do, Baby,” he began, his own face now taunt.  <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Because only you have yourself to blame for me becoming your executioner once more.”  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“For I’m going to pulverize you with everything I have.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Tuffle Gorilla rolled to his feet and roared, a black Revenge Death Ball coated in majestic red fire appearing just above his right palm.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Spare me your empty threats, Monkey Boy! I don’t care if I have to destroy the Universe to be rid of you! Begone! Last of the Super Saiyans and Earthlings alike!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Extending one hand forward, Baby hurled his attack at an all-too-ready Steven. The Evolved Saiyan simply stretched one hand forward, catching the small planet-sized energy sphere with the tips of his fingers. Then, gripping the blast tightly, he popped it like a balloon. The ensuing explosion of dark red flame erupted around him with a gigantic mushroom cloud. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby flew toward the explosion, his massive right arm cocked back. But just as he reached the edge, Steven appeared above him, spinning down with an angular right kick that sent him plummeting toward the surface. Baby’s eyes widened in pain, his armored chest feeling something snap under the bruise over his left ribs. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well there goes two of your ribs and a punctured lung,” Steven laughed.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“But I won’t stop until I destroy you and both of your hosts.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Before Great Ape Baby’s fall could even meet with the ground, Steven caught up with the Immortal monster, hitting the evil Baby in the chin with a strong uppercut that sent the giant Tuffle back up into the air. His body, shrouded in blue, glowed against the dark skyline of the dying Earth, the starry canopy above providing a poignant backdrop. Baby, now both shocked and even more furious, crossed his arms in front of his face defensively. And yet Steven continued chasing him, easily braking through his guard with a single punch, before slamming punches and kicks into his upper body. The Dragon Warrior’s speed and power left a trail of sparks as he pounded Baby Vegeta while they made their way across the dark canopy above. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">WHISSH! Baby tried to land a heavy kick, but Steven dodged it easily and swung around with his own double fist. BADAM! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“How does it feel you psychopathic monster descended from lab experiments! You are nothing but a dirty coward too scared to challenge me yourself, isn’t that right Baby!?” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Tuffle Gorilla finally was allowed to plummet to the ground, landing with a thunderous crash that shook the planet for miles. Gripping a handful of dirt and crushing it in his right palm, the monster lifted his head. Steven had dropped lightly to the edge of the crater with his arms crossed. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A low growl came through the Immortal monster’s mouth as he made his way up onto one knee.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Shut up! Like you’re one to talk, Son Gohan! You would be nothing as well without your miraculous transformation into an Evolved Saiyan!” He growled, earning him a grin from Steven. It didn’t make sense, how everything had suddenly, changed.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“How in the name of Frieza did Gohan recover from me cracking his neck, vaporizing both his heart and lungs, and crippling him?! How could he then transform into the ultimate battle form of the Saiyans with rage alone? Gohan even made the form stronger than his Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan transformation from achieving Super Saiyan 4 after entering the realm of the Super Saiyan Gods! How is it even possible I continue to not gain access to those transformations beyond this hideous creature form?!” Baby pulled himself to his feet, his enormous arms and legs tearing through the rock like butter. He was panting, now, and Steven could indeed see bruises all over Super Baby, the blows had left the Tuffle unable to stop himself from seeing stars and catching his breath. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“So you had been able to comeback from the edge of death by infecting Whis and using his body to create a new and improved one for yourself,” Steven said casually.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Or so you think, Super Baby. For you haven’t noticed in that your hairstyle is in the same shape as Whis’ strange hairdo, and even though you also inherited Godly Ki from him, you are not able to access his unique techniques unless you learn how to master your new source of energy. Godly Ki corrupted from your own evil heart.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The hulking Tuffle Gorilla had begun to tremble. He felt an all too familiar sense of fear once again, his opponent only needed to sense his Ki to figure out what happened to him. Not only was the Evolved Saiyan the most powerful warrior he’d ever encountered, he was the strongest being he’d ever imagined, period. Steven’s defiance and strength were unexpected and overwhelming…but Baby pushed the fear out of his mind. This Saiyan was a monster, a monster with power beyond legend. But he could be beaten like all the rest before him, Saiyans are a prideful warrior race after all. The Evil Great Ape Baby threw out his arms with anger.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“YEEAARGH!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A Super Explosive Wave immediately vaporized everything in it’s radius, leaving a large crater hundreds of miles across. Steven uncrossed his arms and kept his wild smile, his crackling aura providing protection, as the sheer power passing through him felt nothing more than a warm summer breeze to the ultimate Saiyan warrior. But Baby showed no dismay. His overconfidence was blinding him once more. It seemed his transformation was slowly poisoning his mind with blind rage. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“The difference in our power is just the same as our first duel to the death, only about 30%, but also like before you’ve vastly underestimated what I’m capable of, Saiyan,” Baby boasted.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“For unlike you, I already defeated a Super Saiyan 4 twice: your own father and the fusion of him and my brother.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I always knew your combat strength from even before we met,” replied Steven.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“My one of a kind heritage has blessed me with at least a sufficient portion of knowledge of anyone or anything I happen to read their energy signature from even as far as a Universe away if needed. But I cannot read through anyone’s private desires and other personal things unless they are pure evil, like you Baby. Those who were once evil and reformed are still vulnerable to me knowing about them, but only if they are neutral. At first, neither Pan nor me could sense your corrupted Godly aura until you fired your Big Bang Attack, but after my first Zenkai boost as an Evolved Saiyan, I was able to adapt my senses to get around that. Not need oxygen to breathe anymore and be able to travel through dimensions without having to be in Super Saiyan form. Now let’s finish this Baby, fighting you has grown dull, and I want to be with my loved ones instead.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Charging instantly, faster than Baby could react to, Steven reached his opponent with a blazing right punch. But it was a fake; as Baby tried to block, he flipped to one side with terrific speed. The Golden Great Ape’s swings passed through empty air; the Ultimate Saiyan’s comparably smaller size made him an impossible target now that he was so fast. Dodging these punches was child’s play. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Noticing how his opponent was hovering a few inches off the ground, Great Ape Baby suddenly, adapted his form, using his long arms to build up momentum as he spun in for a series of attacks which were surprisingly well-executed for his bulk. Steven ducked under the first backhand and countered with a double kick to Baby’s solar plexus, the crippling blow made the monster throw up his punctured lung and then double over in unbearable agony. But Baby had ignored the pain and forced himself to recover, he came in with an uppercut, only for the Evolved Saiyan to dodge that as well. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">WHIISSHH! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby Vegeta’s massive fist swung through empty air, distorting the rigid Afterimage of Steven. And before he knew it, Baby was then smacked across the face by Steven’s Iron Tail. CRRRAAAACCKKKKKKKK! The enhanced tail swipe from the Super Saiyan 4 smashed into the entire face of the Tuffle Gorilla with the momentum of a planet as big as an Ultramassive Black Hole. Crushing his nose and sending most of his teeth and half his shattered jaw down his throat, yet he still stood, and staggered forward, as he tried to strike Steven with a full-powered overhand. Only to meet a hand with both the index finger and middle finger out near his chest before his opponent then made it into a fist to deliver a hard punch to Baby’s gut. It blew a six-foot hole in his chest, causing him to vomit up teeth and shards of bone before collapsing onto the sand, seemingly lifeless once more. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Right before, Baby had suddenly, knocked Steven onto his back by almost instantly getting up to one knee and blasting Steven in the face with a high-powered energy ball shot with one arm. The Big Bang Attack made his body skid for only a few feet before he pulled his knees to his chest, placed his hands behind his head, and pushed himself up off of the ground. Steven’s two-footed kick landed square in the center of Baby’s left eye, making him stagger back and lose half of his vision. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Before the brute could recover, the Evolved Saiyan swept his foe’s feet, then grinned as he fired an energy ball of his own directly into Baby’s face before he hit the ground. The tall fighter flipped over and over on the ground for a few dozen miles, but quickly got back on his feet. This time, as Steven rushed in for a strike, he was able to barely anticipate, sidestepping to the right in the nick of time. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Finally finding himself with the opening he wanted, he landed a flurry of punches and kicks to Steven at lightning speed, the solid blows stunning him. And for good measure, he quickly hammered Steven down with a dashing double-thrust elbow punch to the younger Saiyan’s head and a sharp kick upward from the ground sent Steven flying before Baby Vegeta had fired a powerful blazing stream of fire from his mouth, the Gigantic Flame exploded once it reached the smaller Saiyan warrior. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Widening his stance, Baby prepared himself for whatever attack Steven would fire from the debris cloud.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“Come on, Gohan! I know you are nothing like your absolutely wimpy self of this world and all of the others before it! Continue to show me why you are a badass no matter how futile it will be against me!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I see even a completely ax-crazy and heartless monster acknowledges how much more awesome I am when compared to the shadow of my former self!” The Ultimate Saiyan yelled, bursting out of the brown smoke. He made a beeline straight for Baby, but swerved upward at the last second. Steven grabbed his enemy by the head, flipping over the top of his massive form, and came down with a two-foot kick in the center of his back. The giant stumbled forward and watched as his other lung was knocked out of the hole in his chest, before he was immediately subjected to an endless barrage of blows from behind him. Steven was pulverizing him, pounding his shoulders just at their weak points, being sure to divide his strikes between the kidneys, ribs, spine, and neck. To finish off his flurry, Steven cupped his hands forward and fired a Kamehameha that buckled the evil Baby over, hurtling him toward a rocky plateau. His body tore through the surface like paper. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The face of the plateau showed only a single hole, the opening of a tunnel leading deep into the rock. No one would know how far into it’s depths Baby had gone; cracks started appearing in it’s face as sapphire light shot out of the entire mountain. Steven held his ground, a wild grin on his face as he waited for the impending explosion. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">A dome of blue light suddenly, erupted where the mountain had been, hurling stones in every direction. The chunks of rock that were not immediately pulverized were launched at dazzling speed, fast enough to leave the scorched Earth’s atmosphere altogether. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">At the center, Baby emerged. Steven saw trickles of blood running down the Golden Great Ape’s eyes, ears, and what once was a nose and mouth. However, Baby’s body from the neck down had healed almost completely…except for a lightning bolt shaped scar now on his chest and veins bulging all over against his skin. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The brute charged. Steven smiled, noting that Baby’s power seemed slightly higher. “Seems you learned to use your Ki somewhat, but my attacks are devastating enough to leave you incapable of fully recovering with even your heavily evolved rapid regeneration backing you up.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Baby’s punch came down at Steven’s chest, but the Ultimate Saiyan evaded it easily. It smashed a crater greater in size than the Moon into the ground. The Tuffle Gorilla spun with a massive elbow strike, faster than before, but Steven twisted in midair and delivered a powerful kick to Baby’s chest that left an angry bruise in place of the barely healed scar. Hovering a few hundred feet above the ground, Steven landed a right cross, a strong knee strike, and a spinning backfist to the hulking monster. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The massive warrior stumbled back, trying to right himself. But Steven didn’t give him a chance to recover. Teleporting behind him, he gripped the older Saiyan’s left arm and slammed his knee into the brute’s back, then used the momentum to spin him around and around. As he flung him headlong, he snapped one fist forward with a burst of Ki, the Kiai making Great Ape Baby tumble end-over-end. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“N…no…NO, I AM THE GOD OF DEATH!” 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">An explosion of energy erupted again in Baby’s aura as he stopped still in midair, his Ki surging higher once more. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Fast enough that it surprised even Steven, Baby Vegeta gathered a cloud of pink energy balls in his hands and launched them toward the Super Saiyan 4. Unlike the ones from before, these homed in on their target immediately. But Steven readied himself immediately and batted each of the energy spheres making up his foe’s Renzoku Super Galick Gun in turn with only his tail, further angering Baby as Steven dealt with the furious barrage with relative ease. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">When he looked up, Baby had both his hands pulled back to his waist, energy collecting in each one. Without warning, he clapped them together over his head, then flung the combined Double Flaming Death Ball.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Taste the malice of my ancestors’! INFERNO REVENGE DEATH BALL!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven lifted one hand, charging his own electric blue energy ball rapidly.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“No thanks, I prefer my mother’s cooking! DRACO MASENDAN!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The small ball of energy shot forward with incredible speed, striking the large dark red sphere…and stopping it cold. Then it ballooned suddenly, and detonated, it’s spherical blast wave completely swallowing Baby Vegeta’s Inferno Revenge Death Ball before smashing into the self-proclaimed God of Death. It seemed to take up half the Galaxy, outshining even it’s brightest stars. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven blasted forward, flying low over the ground straight through the still-boiling mushroom cloud nearly a third of the diameter of the planet itself. His senses were still locked onto Baby’s energy. Just a little farther… '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">BLAMM! Blasting out of the cloud, his boot smashed into Baby’s mangled jaw as the latter was still flying back, launched headlong by the furious explosion. The brute smashed into the ground, then rolled over and over before coming to a stop. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“When are you going to admit defeat, Baby? You know full well this is a pointless battle for you,” snapped Steven, hovering just above the heavily scorched body of Baby. “Eventually your body won’t be able to keep up the constant regenerating of broken tissue and bone from me destroying you over and over again. While I am still completely unscathed and at full power from everything you have thrown at me.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The evil Baby grasped the soil in both his fists and pushed himself up to his knees, then stood. He was boiling with anger. Steven had nearly killed him, his Draco Masendan had done the impossible, completely rendering Baby’s ability to regenerate inert. The insult was too great, too infuriating to explain or comprehend-all he could do was lash out. Throwing himself forward, he seemed to catch Steven by surprise, smashing his most powerful double fist into the Evolved Saiyan’s jaw. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">CRACKK! '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The impact spun Steven’s head to one side, but the rest of his body remained completely still. The embodiment of rage stretched his jaw slowly, blotting the small trail of blood on his lip from his foe’s torn and bloodied gloved fists with his right hand, then turned back to face the brute.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I get the feeling you have heard this before already, but your punches only tickle like a tiny feather.” Cocking his own fist, he threw a blindingly fast right cross into Baby’s face. The Immortal monster staggered back, then fell to his knees. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Right before, Steven smashed both of his knees against the stomach of Baby before doing so again to the face of the Demon of Fear and Death from above with super speed. Before Baby could recover, Steven was already in front of him and roundhouse kicked him into the sky before teleporting behind him to attack the Tuffle Gorilla with an Iron Tail. Having just come around, Baby barely even had time to spin around in horror. TTCHIING! It sliced cleanly through Baby’s body just below the hip, leaving a jagged blue line of light refracting through the air. Steven backflipped out of the way of the falling upper half of Baby before putting his hands forward and blasting the severed legs of his enemy into oblivion with a Masenko. In an instant, Steven caught up to the second half of Baby before punching and kicking the evil monster wildly, he then smashed Baby down to the ground with a roundhouse kick, and cupped his hands to his side. Baby laid there on the ground paralyzed, completely unable to even find the strength to breathe, but as soon as he saw what Steven was charging above him, he somehow found the strength to scream at the top of his lungs. “TIMES TEN KAMEHAMEHA!” Steven shouted, yelling as he brought his hands forward and unleashed the massive wave from them, it crackled with the very same lightning and shade of vermillion as Steven’s blazing aura. It reached Baby and incinerated him in the smallest split of a second. The Kamehameha left nothing of the monster, not even ash. Only a bottomless crater as large as a continent in width and reaching pass the center of the Earth in depth. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven levitated just above, his palms still outstretched and his jaw clenched. His eyes were wild with fury that matched the lightning and fire continuing to crackle and blaze around him. He was still battle-ready and at full strength. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Suddenly, from the corner of his eye, a pink aura shot towards him. Having come from the other side of the planet and bearing a great resemblance to Baby Vegeta, but with a dark blue bodysuit and baby blue skin, Baby’s spear-like elbow decked him square in the chest, knocking him through empty air as he glided across the edge of space. Flipping over and coming to a complete stop, Steven had instantly shifted into his fighting stance. Just as the last of Tuffle royalty’s next punch grazed the first few strands of hair on his head, Steven exploded downwards, flying backwards in an arc. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Damn you, Baby! Leaving Whis and Vegeta to die instead of you!” Steven yelled, rapidly firing a barrage of golden energy blasts as he streaked through the air. Grinning evilly, the parasitic warrior cut through them, his arms braced defensively out front as he emerged from the brown cloud of debris. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well now, let’s just say I have taken a liking to your body!” He laughed madly, his dark bodysuit flapping wildly in the wind. “Utterly perfect and flawless, nothing like hunger and lack of sleep slows you down at all, even frailness of old age is ridden of!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Irritated by Baby’s insane and berserk nature, Steven blasted forward toward Baby with an explosion of speed that left a deafening shockwave behind him. The Saiyan’s punch was aimed for the center of Baby’s chest, the Machine Mutant bringing up his arms in a cross pattern to block. The hero’s fist struck soundly against the block, neither fighter flinching as they tested one another’s strength. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby then quickly pushed his arms forward, in between Steven’s fists, and spread them wide. Now with a wide opening to attack, Baby kicked upwards into the Evolved Saiyan’s gut. But Steven brought up his knees to meet Baby’s at just the last instant. Their thick, muscular hips absorbed all the impact of the blow as the two pounded their knees into each other. Intent, they grabbed onto one another’s shoulders; Steven smashed his head forward in an attempt to daze Baby. The fighters strained, pitting all their strength against each other. The two were completely even so far. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Only a few miles away, those on the Lookout were all motionless, watching the other fighters with awe and wonder. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Grunting, Steven detonated a ball of energy in each hand while he was still gripping Baby’s shoulders, blasting him away. Using the momentary advantage, he plowed forward head first, sending the Immortal monster tumbling out of Earth’s atmosphere and straight into the Sun 92.96 million miles away. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">At the last instant, Baby’s boots gained purchase on the very surface of the burning star. His aura more than powerful enough to shield him from the Sun. But the Super Saiyan 4 had caught up already, darting in for a speedy jab to end it all. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Woah, Gohan just keeps getting stronger and stronger.” Krillin said cheerfully. “He can even move pretty much instantaneously now!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Right, but this time at least we can see them in action unlike before. Yet I can’t understand why the Gohan I married changed from being just like this to a sexy nerd with glasses instead of staying this awesome. I guess I’ll just ask the younger Gohan when he is done with getting rid of that evil Smurf from outer space.” Videl added.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Between being trained by both Goku and Piccolo right after Majin Buu’s destruction to Baby’s arrival, her hair had grown to reach her hips and was in a braid. Her choice of clothing had changed as well from spending half her time with her family and the other half training thanks to her and the others using the Multi-Form technique to be at two places at once. She was dressed with the same blue obi Goku wore during most of his time during Frieza’s return, her father’s boots during the scuffle with the Grim Reaper a few months before Vegeta had killed the revived Frieza and the tyrant’s sons in their final forms. The rest of her attire consisting of Piccolo having given her a black Martial Arts Gi and blue wristbands resembling his own, she had chosen this unique style in homage to her father, father-in-law, and the godfather of her daughter. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I believe in you,” Pan said. “Baby may be as strong as you are now, Steven, but he can never win against such an awesome guy like you.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Behind them, Gohan’s teeth were chattering, and his whole body was shaking uncontrollably. Seeing his true self for the first time and in action had completely overwhelmed him. He couldn’t believe how much they looked alike and yet were total opposites of one another in terms of goals and motivations. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Just as the son of Goku reached him, Baby grinned. The Saiyan’s punch was lightning-fast, but it passed through nothingness as the creature’s Afterimage faded and disappeared. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Heh,” Steven laughed, smiling. He stood tall, his back turned, knowing quite well that Baby now stood just behind him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Not bad, Gohan,” Baby said ingratiatingly. “You’re fighting instincts seem to be a few steps ahead of the others and even my previous hosts. Impressive enough to be my next and final vessel.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Ultimate Saiyan slowly turned, ducking back into his stance. “Well, you can try. But I’m immune to anything my shadow can be infected with.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Oh, I’m sure I can find a way around that,” the monster replied, suddenly, narrowing his gaze. He immediately released a Kiai, forcing Steven to cross his arms in front of his face. Baby dashed forward and launched an immediate barrage of punches at the Evolved Saiyan’s arms. Each blow collided with Steven’s defenses with the stinging weight of an Iron Tail, and he found that he was the one being pushed back this time. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His feet quickly ran out of space on the scorching surface of the Sun, causing worry to grow among those who could see at such a distance. But Steven wasn’t concerned in the least. His back was up against the wall of orange flame lining the edge and Baby’s punches continued to pound against his frontal defenses. This was the kind of situation he thrived in. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Grinning, Steven vanished from sight, appearing just above the other side of the star a moment later, where he flipped and casually landed. Baby, seeming as if he were enjoying himself thoroughly so far, turned and launched himself at Steven. But rather than a physical attack, he stretched out his right hand and fired a pink energy ball. The Saiyan would have to choose which to block—the blast or Baby himself. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Or so the monster thought. Steven ducked onto his back, using his right hand to flick the energy attack into the depths of space and then using his left leg to attack Baby. The Tuffle parasite was knocked up into the farthest planet facing the Sun, quickly righting himself as he awaited Steven’s next move. The attack followed swiftly, but was not what the creature was expecting. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven launched himself off the surface of the Sun, cupping his hands at his right hip as he flew through the coldness of space. He was by no means charging his strongest energy wave such as the 10x Kamehameha, but a God Kamehameha powerful enough that Baby would prefer to block or dodge. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Suddenly stopping in midair, Steven fired the blue beam straight forwards from the edge of Pluto’s atmosphere. It’s speed, however, was laughable to Baby. With a simple swipe from his right arm, he sent the entire thing spinning away over his shoulder. But that was when Steven’s real attack came. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Ultimate Saiyan had teleported himself just behind Baby, swinging a hard uppercut into the small of his foe’s back. This time, the monster’s grin was gone. Turning, he swung at Steven with greater speed than before, catching him full on the jaw. He expected the son of Goku to go flying off into the distance or even have his head punched off. Instead, Steven merely powered through the punch to face Baby, the parasitic warrior’s fist failing to have hurt him, his face having absolutely no emotion. Then, the Dragon Warrior placed a hand an inch from Baby’s heart with his index and middle finger outstretched. In the next instant, they folded back into a punch and rammed into Baby’s chest.

With a gasp of pain, Baby felt the One-Inch Punch destroy both his heart and his lungs. Clutching his crushed chest and coughing up blood from his mouth, Baby took one last look at Steven before being knocked a few feet higher just beyond the atmosphere by the following shockwave from his foe’s still closed fist, a distance which Xeno Gohan quickly closed; he then pummeled the Universe Destroyer in the head with a hammer from his fists. Before the Super Saiyan 4’s earlier God Kamehameha quickly made a U-turn around the planet of Pluto and slammed into the back of Baby before sending the Demon straight into Charon, Nix, Hydra, Kerberos, and Styx. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Tuffle seemed to be caught, beaten, for that one instant. But just before he would’ve smashed into the Moons of Pluto, he righted himself and completely negated his trajectory with a rush of energy around him. His injuries healing just as fast. Not wasting any time, Steven blasted off into space and stopped just in front of him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Wow,” Trunks gasped. “Their form is flawless, both of them. Neither can seem to keep any advantage.” He paused, chuckling for a second. “Not that I’d expect any less from a member of Goku’s family.” Having lost his light brown coat during his time infected by Baby, his outfit now only consisted of a black turtleneck, blue bandana tied around his neck, brown gloves, khaki shorts, and brown boots with blue socks. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“What do you think, Pan?” Trunks asked, noticing the girl in grey shoes with purple socks’ relative silence the past few moments. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Steven is going to win against Baby,” she said with complete confidence. “He had already beaten Baby twice, as even now, Steven still has the advantage in their fight! He definitely has the edge when he comes to power, skill, and awesomeness.” Gohan’s daughter smiled, her faith in her new friend still a thing of childhood optimism. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Hard to believe Steven had gotten more than ten thousand times stronger than he was when he first beat Baby. But yeah, I have faith in our savior too, Pan,” Trunks agreed. “Plus he can have help from us if he needs it. There’s no way he can lose!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“True, Steven is quickly wearing down Baby’s energy and endurance without the latter even realizing it,” Pan said. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven threw himself backward with a back handspring against the asteroid behind him, then used the extra space to build up momentum as he charged in. Fifty, a hundred, twenty thousand...ninety centillion blows were exchanged in the first few split seconds just above Pluto. They were fighting on the basis of skill, parrying each of their opponent’s carefully placed punches and kicks with careful, precise blocks. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby and Steven weren’t standing in one place, either. They moved seamlessly in and through each other’s assaults, using momentum and poise to maintain perfect control. It was as if their bout was a dance of the highest order—though they danced not to music, but to a rhythm of dimension-destroying blows. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Pausing his exchange of blows with Steven, Baby backflipped away before pulling both his hands to one side of his head. “Fwahahaha! Since my Big Bang Attack can’t scratch you! How about something packing four times the firepower!” A ball of bluish-white energy appeared in his hands, wrath growing in his eyes. “SUPER GALICK GUN!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The beam crackling with pink lightning only charged for an instant before being unleashed towards the Saiyan below. Steven didn’t even have to see it to realize it was too strong to simply block. Baby meant business, and for some reason had targeted him specifically with an attack meant to destabilize right after being fired. “He wasn’t kidding, his full-powered version of Vegeta’s Galick Gun has more than enough power to dwarf anything he had thrown at me so far. But I have to counter the Super Galick Gun right away before it becomes unstable and destroys everything!” The Evolved Saiyan quickly thought. Without hesitation, Steven pulled his hands to the side of his waist. “KAMEHAMEHA TO THE TENTH POWER!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Just as they had so long before, the vermilion beam of Earth’s defender met the bluish-white attack of Earth’s would-be conqueror. For a moment, the ball of scarlet and lavender blue hung transfixed, seeming to freeze in one place. But that didn’t last long. Slowly and steadily, the 10x Kamehameha pushed the Death God’s attack back toward him. The Super Saiyan 4 hadn’t held back. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">WHOOSH! Baby only narrowly dodged the beam as it roared past. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Oh you’re good,” Baby said with a smirk, applauding Steven’s most recent move. He’d been gradually picking up the pace of the battle, but every step of the way the Saiyan had matched him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Well, I can’t take all the credit. Part of the reason why I got this strong is simply because I had accepted my Saiyan side,” Steven replied, smiling as well.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Something my counterpart had done as well, but he chose to follow the old Vegeta’s warrior path instead.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Is that so? Well then, I suppose you are telling the truth. Both Vegeta and Gohan let their cockiness blind them every single time they had the chance to vanquish a powerful enemy. Their own refusal to learn from their mistakes to any degree had cost them dearly and yet even now, those two would rather let themselves die pitifully than allow their true potential as warriors to be brought to the surface.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Enough about them, they are really not important to me at all. But if they even dare harm an innocent life willingly, I will kill and wipe them out of existence, both here and from the afterlife.” Said Steven, now relaxed despite the deadly seriousness of it all. Grabbing his foe by the shoulders and kneeing him in the gut. As Baby tried to counter, the hero grabbed his arms and began spinning him around. To the parasitic lifeform from outer space, it became immediately clear to him now in that his strength was leaving him. “Take this!” The Saiyan screamed, unleashing Baby in a mighty whirl. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby shot down like a rocket descending from the Heavens, but just before his form pierced the surface of the Sun below he disappeared. In a flash, he was directly behind Steven, hoping for a sneak attack thanks to Teletransportation. Only, Steven disappeared just as he struck. The Afterimage left behind fooled him only briefly and he spun on the defensive just in time to stop the Evolved Saiyan’s strike. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I see now, the fighting style you possess is a mixture of your father, Piccolo, and your own previous incarnation’s fighting styles, as you have used elements of their art of combat against me in my previous forms. It also seems you are in perfect control of your Super Saiyan 4 power. Something I doubt a normal Saiyan warrior could do, but I just can’t wait to have that body for myse—BLEUGH!” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Off guard from all his yelling, Baby allowed an opening. Steven smirked before he made Baby gasped in pain as the evil warrior felt a punch cracking his ribs before an uppercut shattered his jaw and hurled him across the Solar System. Both punches severely injuring Baby. As he tried to catch himself, Steven teleported behind him, driving his knee hard into Baby’s back. The blow immediately severed his spine and caused the Demon to smash face-first into the stony tiles of the Lookout. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Right before, Steven blasted off after Baby. But in the instant it took Steven to reach him, Baby had just enough time to regenerate his wounds before preparing an attack born out of desperation. All the while he was feigning more serious injury than Steven had actually inflicted. The monster waited until Steven was right behind him before he pushed himself up to one side and landed on his back, both his stretched out hands already in front of his body. Crackling energy arced around his body, a pinkish glow surrounding him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“NICE TRY GOHAN! BUT YOU SHALL NOT DEFEAT THE GOD OF DEATH! NOW, TASTE MY FINAL FLASH!” The evil Baby screamed, pouring vastly more energy into his blast than ever before. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">His favorite move had formerly required a lot more time to fully charge, but the Tuffle had honed his technique after the fight with Gogeta. Now, he could concentrate his energy and charge it much more quickly...and it was going to pay off here just as it would have against Pan if Steven hadn’t interfered. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“BABY! Once I have endured this, I will end you!” Steven’s voice defiant to the end, rang out as the energy beam bore down upon him. He crossed his arms over his face to try and block the Final Flash...but the pink wave didn’t even slow down as it engulfed him entirely, slamming into his body with violent force. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Gravity could not contain it’s momentum; rather than curving along with the surface of the Earth, it pierced through the clouds and atmosphere into space. The Final Flash would extend nearly twelve trillion lightyears before dissipating halfway between a massive red star and a Black Hole. Baby panted, trying to catch his breath as quickly as he could in case Steven had managed a miracle escape. He was only a few feet away, his ultimate attack had spent almost all his energy; he prayed it would not have been in vain. His Final Flash had been almost equal to Steven’s 10x Kamehameha from before; if Steven had been unable to block it completely, it could potentially have done real damage. Even now, Baby could feel Steven’s energy...but it was still the same, not having lowered at all. Even so, he was anxious to see what kind of damage he had done. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The dust was clearing. His hopes were beginning to fade; Steven hung in place, motionless, arms still crossed. The Super Saiyan 4 hadn’t budged an inch, the few scorch marks on his body were the only signs of damage he had taken. Having just barely even gotten up to one knee, Baby’s jaw dropped in complete shock, unable to believe his Final Flash had done so little against Steven. The Evolved Saiyan slowly uncrossed his arms, the murderous glare in his eyes terrifying Baby. The murderous Demon was scared stiff, unable to look away from Steven’s eyes staring him down. An inferno of deadly red and gold flame still raged around the Saiyan warrior, tendrils of electric blue plasma still shot out from within the aura of the Ultimate Saiyan. Suddenly, a crackling wave of blue electricity sprayed too close to the evil monster, singeing his hands and knocking him away. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby lay on his back near the edge of the Lookout, gasping for air. His hands having been completely melted off his wrists. <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Steven’s fiery aura was devastatingly powerful...far more concentrated than what Baby had first faced from him, not to mention perfectly controlled. Inwardly, he was incredibly impressed with his foe’s abilities and tactical skill, but the Tuffle still knew he had to beat him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Come on, why didn’t I think to train myself, instead of only training while within Vegeta’s body? I surely would have done much better against the mightiest Saiyan of them all...” He summoned every drop of resolve and pushed himself up onto one knee...only to look up and see the face of his affliction no longer in front of him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“You should know I can tell what you are thinking.” Steven grabbed him by his arms from behind, restraining him.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“As I see you already have forgotten this.” Steven yanked, ripping both of the blue Demon’s arms right out of their sockets. “Being evil hinders your progress as a warrior, the same goes for ignoring the lessons of life. However, in spite of everything I say to you, only those watching us are listening. Nothing I am telling you is getting through and staying within the warped mind you have, Baby. Instead of accepting to live and learn like most people, you simply choose to abide by the same paranoia and blind hatred those before you had as your one and only guide.” The bloodied limbs being incinerated instantly by his Super Saiyan 4 aura, the Evolved Saiyan punched a hole through the center of his enemy’s back with a double fist, and launched a spinning kick to the neck of Baby, severing it just above the shoulders.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Frieza, Majcnavn, and you had so much potential to do good, only for all three of you to decide in wasting your full potential on meaningless destruction and slaughter. Thankfully, I was born to stop it all.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby was exhausted. Steven’s beating had worn him out and left him unable to regenerate or even speak. This time, he could not escape. Death was finally coming for him. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I…don’t believe what I’m seeing,” Super Pikkon said silently—one of the few people capable of even comprehending the fight taking place in front of him and the other warriors from this world and the next. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“I follow you Pikkon,” The Goku from this dimension said in reply. “Just when all of us were done dealing with Majcnavn and his cronies, my son saves us from being killed off for real and whips out another Super Saiyan transformation.” He then smiled, feeling proud for his son not needing his help anymore. “Seeing Gohan quickly surpass us and become a hero sure makes me feel proud and equally excited.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Turning to the Saiyan in the blue Gi and ochre pants, Vegeta smirked. “Humph. For all our sakes he should not slack off when this ordeal is over. The Gohan we know slacked off ever since he had gained his hidden potential unleashed by Old Kai and he payed the price for it when his wife and father-in-law quickly surpassed him in only a few years. He is as stubborn as I once was, but at least seeing his younger counterpart surpassing him by so much should get the lazy version of Gohan finally back on track.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Not to worry about Xeno Gohan as he is like us when it comes to keeping our fighting sense and skills sharp.” Piccolo Katanaji added in. Having hardly changed since the last 15 years since he and most of the GT Warriors had last seen Steven Bloodriver, the Super Namek looked exactly like his alternate self. Both were even a little annoyed they sometimes performed the exact same actions and mannerisms of one another when they had fought together. “Though to be fair even after myself, Goku, Pikkon, and Vegeta trained to become almost a match for Beerus now, the younger Gohan had always been stronger us. Our counterparts from his dimension quickly grew in strength too. They went from being stronger than Majin Buu to being about half as strong as us. Videl included. As she is much stronger than our Gohan once more and the closest to us. Still, our enemies birthed by the Dragonspawn were far more resilient than either Beerus or Broly were when we fought them more than a decade ago.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Remembering how it took the fusion of himself and Kakarot to Super Gogeta in order to stop Super Janemba, Super Buu, and Legendary Super Saiyan Broly of his son from the future’s dimension upon them being transformed by Babidi into the Kings of Destruction, as well as Gogeta being needed again when Beerus proved to be almost as powerful as Super Saiyan Xeno Gohan. Vegeta spoke once more to finish their conversation with something he needed to clarify. “Speaking of which Piccolo, the badass Gohan who is beating the snot out of the annoying Tuffle who had masqueraded as me made a mistake in the fact that I had a brother besides Rigor. No one came to Mark’s Hotel celebration to crash the party besides a female Alien named Gure who had asked us to help save her planet from a pair of Supernovas. But everything else he warned us about came true.” The Saiyan clad in a crimson tank top under his black leather sleeveless jacket, fingerless violet gloves, dark blue jeans, and violet boots then grinned. “Ever since then I became evenly matched with Kakarot, Piccolo, and Pikkon and I finally got to kill those responsible for the destruction of the planet I was destined to rule. Sadly, both my brother and the ones who were helping to feed the Baby from this Universe with energy had chosen to become evil again after they survived Super Buu purging the evil within them.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven bent his knees, releasing energy around him and causing not only Kami’s Lookout to tremble, but the entire Universe. His aura erupted anew with even greater intensity, his hair becoming sharper and more defined with the power that flowed through him. His eyes a dark yellow flooded with a darker tint of the same color and his body flashed a blood red every time his heart beat. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Ultimate Saiyan smiled, cupping his hands to his right side.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Because of our battle, you will not be the only one I have to obliterate right down to the last atom! Baby, I will make sure both you and your counterpart of this world will never harm anyone ever again! My 10x Kamehameha will also stop Vegeta’s evil brother from arriving here and taking out his anger against Vegeta on us! Never again shall I let the dark past of the Saiyans come back to haunt the citizens of my Universe and this one with my father’s signature move doing the deed! TIMES TEN KAMEHAMEHA!” The Super Saiyan 4 released his beam, a vermillion maelstrom of violent destruction crackling with blue lightning. The blast size was so immense at the head that it could have swallowed several hundred million more Tuffle Parasites inside it. Still having not reached the ground, the blue monster was completely defenseless. Never before had he imagined an attack of such magnitude was even possible, the fear in his eyes revealing that he knew it was all over. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven’s 10x Kamehameha instantly crushed Baby, as if being obliterated by an exploding Big Bang seemed like a mere firecracker in comparison to the wave of energy being used to crush the avatar of Death, completely at the mercy of the blast and totally unable to defend himself. His body was ripped to shreds, each fiber of his being annihilated completely, gone from any realm of existence permanently. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">After obliterating his body, the beam continued through space until it collided with one of the two Attack Balls heading toward Earth from planet Bebit and a laboratory housing an unfinished version of Baby on the planet M-2, causing both to detonate in a blinding flash. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Still cracking a smile, Steven stood tall and relaxed his aura, but remained transformed. He continued looking into the night sky for a few moments, making sure the ones he targeted were truly gone before he made his way to the others on the other side of the Lookout, lifting himself up into the air before flying to them. Unable to contain her exhilaration any longer, Pan took off from the ground and rushed to Steven, reaching him before he would have touched down in front of her and their family and friends, lifted, and playfully spun her friend in the air around her. The two were sharing eye-contact and giggling in childish glee as Pan continued in spinning Steven around wholeheartedly. Before she stopped and set him down in front of her. “Wow! You are simply incredible Steven! I never knew you were THAT strong! I also really like how you fought and looked against Baby, especially in this new form of yours!” Prior to Steven responding to Pan’s praise. “Thank you Pan, but I am terribly sorry I couldn’t keep my promise. Baby kept me on my toes the whole time I fought him. It took me defeating him three times in a row to finally end his crazed plan of wiping out the Saiyans across every dimension within the Multiverse. But since I stopped him and the future threats to come, we can safely restore everything back to normal with a wish from the Black Star Dragon Balls, as they are the only set of Dragon Balls powerful enough to undo the damage Majcnavn and Baby had done.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Pan, to make up for me not being able to keep the promise, I will teach you what I know, and I will give you this too.” Before he had ever so gently carried her by his arms and gave Pan a very passionate kiss. Pan had her eyes open at first as Steven kissed her, before she had closed them and wrapped her arms around him to pull Steven closer to her as the two enjoyed their loving embrace. Love was in the air, as the moment seemed to calm even the devastation around them and since Steven was such an amazing lover. Pan didn’t want to stop kissing him, a few moments went by before they were interrupted by Steven’s stomach rumbling louder than a Lion’s roar. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">LUUURRGH. Right on cue, Steven apologized bashfully to both the girl in his arms and the other heroes on the Lookout for startling them. “Pardon me everyone, I guess Baby was wrong about me never needing sustenance. But I never would have thought my stomach would growl as loud as thunder just out of thirst.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The group burst out laughing. “Don’t worry about it, Gohan. You don’t need to apologize to us, we just need to call forth Ultimate Shenron to make our wish before we stop by our home here on this Earth. Your mother and I should only take a few minutes to make enough delicious food and beverages for everyone.” Exclaimed Goku. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Thank you very much, father,” said Steven.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“I will bring my mother and family from my dimension to join us right away with my ability to travel through time and space without consequence. Once I return I will have much to do, I first off would ask the Mr. Satan of this timeline, Mr. Buu, and Mr. Majuub if they would like it or not for me to safely undo the fusion between Mr. Uub and Mr. Buu, then once we are all done catching up and stuffing ourselves silly, I will help with any chores around the houses of both my homes and those of everyone else here. The penultimate thing to do for my list of errands would have myself restoring the Namekian spaceship Uncle Krillin, Lady Bulma, and I borrowed from both Mr. Kami and Mr. Popo so that I can finish my loads of schoolwork before I have to return the spacecraft built by Mr. Katas to his descendants. Finishing my training under both Mr. Piccolos, mentoring the beautiful girl in my arms, and hunting down the remainder of the villains in my timeline will all be done at once by me upon myself learning the Multi-Form technique like most of us here.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Goku nodded excitedly, welcoming the promise of getting to know his son from the past and their extended family.  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">“I certainly won’t turn any of that down. I think everyone will get along just fine, and all of us here in this world really have waiting to see you again and to thank you for helping us so much.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">“Your very welcome everybody, I am happy to have been helpful at all. But I don’t deserve any credit for all of the accomplishments we all have done together as a team, as I merely inspired all of you to prevent evil from winning.” The Super Saiyan 4 replied to his father and the rest of his family and friends. “I really must be thanking all of you for giving me so much love and respect in spite of me being an almost complete stranger to many of you and of me being related to both Majin Démigra and Piccolo Daimao.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Just when Goku was about to speak again, the stomach of his rival rumbled just as loud as the one from his son. LUUURRGH. The Prince of Saiyans, through clenched teeth, turned to Goku and apologized. “Sorry, Kakarot for interrupting you. But if it’s any conciliation, I was killed by a certain someone before I could had even eaten breakfast.” Now turning back to face his avenger, Vegeta spoke to Steven in a more composed tone. “As Kakarot had said, Gohan. You have proven to be a true hero many times over in the eyes of myself and those we care for. We don’t really mind having such a perfect example of what a hero should be like in either of our families. Now let’s get those Black Star Dragon Balls out to call the Eternal Dragon for I am starving as well.” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Power Levels: 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven (Saiyan Beyond God): An equal to Beerus the Destroyer’s absolute full power 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven (Saiyan Beyond God): After his first Zenkai, he becomes stronger than Beerus the Destroyer and Whis combined 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven (Chou Super Saiyan): By becoming a Super Saiyan as a Saiyan Beyond God, he achieves power surpassing even all of the Aspect Lords 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven (Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan): In his true Super Saiyan form, he is able to defeat those who came before even the Aspect Lords with no effort 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven (Great Ape): Equal in power to his Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan form 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven (Golden Great Ape): Beyond even the combined force of all the Aspect Lords 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:144.75pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Steven (Super Saiyan 4): Thirty percent greater in power than Super Baby (Strongest Form 3) 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:99.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Super Baby (Strongest Form 3): Only slightly inferior in power to Super Saiyan 4 Steven 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:99.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Golden Great Ape Baby (Fully Enraged): Much closer in power to Super Saiyan 4 Steven 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:99.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Baby (Adult Body): Temporarily an equal to a Super Saiyan 4 at the level of Steven Bloodriver 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:99.0pt;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Credits: Inspired by the original metaseries, themselves, of Rosario+Vampire, Power Rangers, Pokémon, Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and Dragon Ball GT, the Arcade series, Dragon Ball Heroes, the Webcomic, Dragon Ball Multiverse, the Fanmangas of both Dragon Ball New Age and Dragon Ball After The Future, and as well as the Fanfictions of Bringer of Death and The Fall Of Lord Frieza, also to the Resident Evil, Metroid, and Dead Space series of videogames and books. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:99.0pt;background:white">'<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Disclaimer: The Dragon Ball and every other mentioned franchise aforementioned and also within the story are the property of their respective creators and the other entities that have co-created or broadcast or otherwise disseminated official content for the franchises. '

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:99.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black">Saga of 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:99.0pt;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Like from a nightmare, Frieza had come back to life as a grotesque mechanical monster, his strength and abilities unnaturally augmented; this was because of being damaged so severely by Vegeta, Goku, and especially Xeno Gohan that even Majcnavn himself could not have resurrected the Emperor completely. “” '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;tab-stops:99.0pt;background:white">'''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Even as his senses quickened, detecting a great power level nearby, the Saiyan who has surpassed God felt the rush of air behind him and started to turn, his left fist already clenching for a preemptive attack, but only saw the large backhand an instant before it slammed into his jaw, knocking him headlong. A burst of vicious laughter erupted over the ringing in his ears. '''