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-Saiyan Conqueror Quest Patron Epilogue XVIII-

-AGE ???, TOWA'S REALM-

“Hiyaaaaah!” you shout, firing a heavy right uppercut up into Ace's crossed arms, blasting his arms apart and leaving him wide open. His eyes widen in surprise, you smirking as you lunge into the opening. However, instead of blasting him in the face with your fist you go face first, pressing your lips to his own. Accepting his defeat he returns the kiss for a few seconds, you then pulling back a bit, feeling your face flush a bit in excitement. This form, while more powerful, also makes your other instincts more ready to go, even with training. And you can see that, despite being in his divine form beyond Super Saiyan Blue, he's blushing a bit as well from the sudden intimacy. “Hehe, I win again.”

You are Chaya, the Apex of natural Saiyan might, last Saiyan from your own timeline alive, daughter of the late Karn and Meloka, and currently living with your boyfriend Ace, formerly of the Time Patrol in your Auntie Towa's home. Having taken you in just before your timeline's Karn's death, you've spent over twenty years in her care. Pushing your limits past all reason, so no one could ever take away your family again. But now, after all the fighting you have what you never thought you would, someone special to you in that way only a lover can be. You and Ace are closer than ever, having started as enemies in the Time War, turned rivals, eventually into friends and then, when your home was destroyed and you were taken into Time Patrol 'custody', you began developing feelings for him. But now the two of you are a couple, and you couldn't be happier.

“You got me.” he replies, powering down with a sigh. “Even with all the training we've done, I still can't go beyond this form. I KNOW there's more to this Blue power, I just know it.”

“Perhaps you are not fighting the right opponents?” Auntie Towa asks, appearing in the room between you two. “I have noticed that both of your training progress has slowed, neither of you breaking through to the next levels. And before Mechikabura ascends, he'll need you both to be stronger than ever.”

“But whose left who can fight us?” you ask, crossing your arms. “We already beat Beerus.”

“Fighting together, and using the Kaio-Ken to the point that both of you were out of commission with Delayed-Onset Ki Disorder for a month afterwards.” she replies with a bit of heat, then sighs out. “But you're right. However, I think you both are ready.”

“Ready?” the two of you reply simultaneously, your tail twitching in excitement. This is going to be good. “Ready for who?”
“Come, I'll show you.” she says, holding out her hand. You and Ace, without needing to look to each other, both immediately step to her, taking her offered hand in both of yours. A moment later the three of you are in her laboratory proper, Towa turning to the scrying orb and focusing a moment. There, in the orb you both lean in, seeing Goku and Vegeta facing an ancient-seeming zombified creature, a far younger one shouting at him.

“At least make yourself useful to me in your final moments, you worthless scum!!” he bellows, voice full of rage. “Waste any more time and before we know it, he'sgonna-!”

However, before he can finish his sentence a familiar figure suddenly lands nearby, everyone immediately turning to face the figure, expressions ranging from shock to panic to disbelief.

“Wait, Freeza?” Ace asks, sounding confused. “Is his Golden power really strong enough to fight us in that timeline?”
“Just keep watching.” Towa says, Freeza confidently rising up to his full, diminutive height.

“It's been some time, Gas.” the emperor of the Seventh universe says, voice dripping with malicious intent as the zombie-like creature stammers in surprise. “I understand you have some business with me. What might that be?”

“I-I'm...I'M GONNA KILL YOU! GRAAAAAAH!!” the creature roars, wrinkled and weak appearance disappearing as he powers up to full, muscles bulging as he lunges. But, as the creature closes in, Freeza suddenly changes. Instantly his entire body darkens, powerlevel surging to an unbelievable level that drops your jaw as he drives his hand through the man's chest.

“WOAH!” you exclaim as the emperor immediately powers back down, the creature finally passing away. His flesh melts before falling in half, lifeless skeleton crashing over Freeza's body to come to a rest on the ground. Freeza dusts himself off where Gas had touched him, then turns and stomps the one called Gas's skull, shattering it. Much to the younger one's surprise.

“Elec. You're the one who contacted me, so once again, I ask-” he says, expression reeking with smug superiority and confidence. “What is your business with me?”

The man raises his hands, taking a step back as he stammers in shock.

“G-Gas was, he just, in one blow...” a shocked Ultra Ego Vegeta says, armor and suit in tatters showing that he wasn't superior to that being Freeza just took down with ease. Same with Goku in his Ultra Instinct state, who shouts, “N-No way!”

“Unless you had a legitimate reason for summoning me, you're going to be quite sorry you did.” Freeza says to the man, completely ignoring the two Saiyans. The man tries to talk his way out of it, but Freeza doesn't take any of it, quickly and efficiently killing him without transforming up out of his fourth form, shocking Goku and Vegeta out of their godly transformations. The last thing 'Elec' sees being Freeza's open hand and a wave of energy consuming his entire body. The emperor then enlists the two remaining Heeters before turning his focus onto Goku and Vegeta. The three exchange words, you learning that he'd discovered a time chamber somewhere in his conquering. Where he spent ten years training. Ten. Whole. Years.

“Time chambers are crazy.” Ace mutters, Freeza crossing his arms and looking even more smug. Then, throwing his arms to the side he again ascends, arms, legs, and head darkening as he takes on that obscenely powerful form once more. Again his power surges, grinning.

“Behold, Black Freeza! Achhieving this form took plenty of toil, I'll have you know.”

“No way...” Goku says, Freeza then kicking off the cliff he'd been standing atop since killing Elec. Rushing the two divine Saiyans, each again taking their strongest forms at his approach. Only for him to increase his speed even further, closing the remaining distance before they can react and slamming his fists into both of their guts. The two warriors' eyes bulge, Freeza continuing his charge a moment and landing as the two collapse, reverting back to their base forms before they even hit the ground. He rises back up, looking to see both writhing in agony before powering back down again, looking the most smug you've ever seen him. Yet, all you can feel is.... Excitement.

“Oh, this is gonna be fun!” you say, punching your left palm with your right fist while turning to Ace. “So, who gets first dibs?”

“No no, you'll both be going in at the same time.” Towa replies, then before you can object continue. “Several timelines branch here, so you each will get to fight your own Black Freeza, one-on-one. We need to see if you both are truly ready for the upcoming battle, and who better than one of the strongest mortals ever?”
“Heh, I bet I'll beat mine first.” you say to Ace, gently punching him on the shoulder. To which he just smirks, not answering your provocation but instead asking Towa;

“So, when do we depart?”

“Now, if you're ready.” Towa replies, Churai appearing beside her. You and Ace share a glance, nodding to each other. “Very well. Churai?”
“Yes mistress.” the andriod replies, walking forward and placing a hand on each of you and Ace.

“Good luck.” Towa says, then everything changes. You then find yourself on that alien planet, Churai bringing you and dropping you off before anyone present can react.

“Oh? And who are you supposed to be?” Freeza asks, still standing on the cliff where he'd killed the one he called Elec when he notices your tail. “Another Saiyan?”

“Who the hell are you?” Vegeta asks harshly.

“Hey, you need to look out.” Goku says, sounding more worried for you. “Freeza's no joke.”

“You two stand back. I'll handle this.” you say, cracking your knuckles. “Make sure that kid and the old man are okay, protect them from any strays.”

“Ohohohoho, you think you alone are not only stronger than those other two monkeys, but that you can take me, the great Lord Freeza by yourself?” the emperor asks, you smirking as you clench your fists.

“How about I show you a power you've never seen before?” you ask, the powerful being raising a brow at this. “HIYAAAA!!”

And in a flash you transform, ascending into your Primal form. Your power now dwarfs his own, probably his Golden might as well. But not quite enough to stack up against what you'd felt before.

“This is the Primal Saiyan form, only obtainable by one who has combined the Saiyan race's birthrights: Oozaru and Super Saiyan.” you say, hearing Vegeta's startled noises behind you as he struggles to find words. “If you want to play around with your Golden form, you can fight me in this state. Or if you'd rather go all-out with Black Freeza, I can kick it up to the next level.”

“So, you know about my newest power. Interesting.” Freeza says, a hand to his chin as he looks you over. “While you weren't the prey I'd come here for, I believe a battle with you will be far more entertaining than the wannabe god monkeys behind you. Very well, let's see just how powerful you can get! SHYAAAAAAAA!!”

His power blazes up around him, changing from its normal hue to that darker, more dangerous power as he slowly transforms. The emperor's powerlevel explodes upwards, skin darkening as he takes on his most dangerous form to date: Black Freeza.

“HAAAAAAAA!!” you roar, powering up as well. Your aura changes from the normal golden to the sparkling golden, small star-like motes of light dancing throughout your aura as your hair and fur lighten, changing from black and pink respectively to a burning crimson. The ground beneath you cracks and crumbles from the weight of your power as the cliff he's standing atop simply explodes, shards of rocks fling in all directions. But neither of you stop raising your powerlevels, your bestial might rising alongside Freeza's darker power. Then, as if by some unspoken cue both of you stop simultaneously, everything going quiet as the only sounds are small pebbles dropping back to the ground, and the wind passing through like an old west shootout. Tension hangs thick in the air as you and the most dangerous Freeza you've encountered stare each other down, no one making a sound. Then, as one, you both lunge forward.

In a blink the space between you both vanishes, your right and his left fists smashing together. The ground shatters beneath the crushing force of the impact, the other Saiyans shouting in surprise as you both unload. Freeza attacks faster than anyone you've ever fought, faster than even Ace at his strongest. Forcing you to move just as quickly, swinging and blocking almost by instinct rather than conscious thought and considered movement. You don't have time to process the battle itself, acting and reacting almost by instinct over conscious thought. Then, with a final swing, your right fists slam into each other's, the shock wave knocking you both back away from each other.

“Heh, not bad. I've never fought one of you that's this powerful before.” you say, grinning at the tiny tyrant. “This is going to be fun.”

“I must say, for an ape your power is certainly nothing to sneeze at.” he replies condescendingly, but you can hear the notes of respect in his tone as he clearly reevaluates you. “What did you say your name was again?”
“Chaya. My name is Chaya.” you respond, retaking your fighting stance. “I'll make sure to hit you so hard you'll never forget it!”

“Ohohohoho, I do like the confidence.” he replies, taking his usual stance of arms spread wide, one foot before the other and leaning in slightly. “Now, how shall I break it? Perhaps fifty percent will do?”

“What? You were holding back that much?” you ask, shocked. But then, as he gives a nod you feel a grin come to your face. “Good. If I was the only one holding back, I was going to be disappointed.”
“Ohh my, such an arrogant monkey. You put even the prince's overinflated ego to shame.” Freeza says dismissively, his power then surging. His strength more than doubles, violet bolts of static crackling around his body as his aura blazes.

“Woah!” you hear Goku shout, genuine excitement mixing in with his fear.

“Dammit! That's impossible!” you hear Vegeta call, his disbelief in what his senses tell him clearly apparent. “No way Freeza got this strong!”

“I've got to hand it to you, you might just have the edge over me in raw power.” you reply, raising your own powerlevel to match his own once more. “So, how about we stop playing around and go all out? I want to see what this form can REALLY do! HRRAAAAAAAAAA!!”

Drawing upon everything you've got you power up to maximum, aura blazing wildly and dwarfing the emperor's own, your strength shooting far past his own. Which seems to genuinely surprise him, his eyes going wide.

“HAAAAAAAAA! GRRRAAAAAAAA!!” you roar as you reach full power, sighing out and looking the tiny terror in the eye. “Heh. So, what do you think of me now?”

“I must say, you surprise me, monkey. I will actually have to try to defeat you! SHYAAAA!!” he exclaims, clenching his fists. His powerlevel skyrockets, surging closer and closer to your own, then SURPASSING you! But he doesn't stop there, his strength climbing up past your own, going higher and higher. “Ohoho, seems my full power is still greater than yours. I must give you credit though, being second-best in the universe is still quite an achievement. If I hasn't spent the last ten straight years training to reach this power, you would have easily surpassed me. But you can't win.”

“Oh yeah? How about we put that to the test?” you ask, retaking your fighting stance you learned from your Daddy. “You may be a little stronger, but raw power isn't everything. And, who knows? I might have a surprise or two up my sleeve.”

“Very well, I shall play along for a while.” he says, taking his own again. “After all, those two won't be much of a challenge in the state they're in. And I would like to see just how strong I am now.”

“Let's do it!” you exclaim, kicking off the ground towards him. “HAAAAA!”
“SHYAAAAAA!” he exclaims, blasting towards you. Instantly you two crash into each other, fists slamming together. He then fires a right turning kick, you blocking it with your left forearm and following up with a left front kick at his chest. Freeza blocks it with his left arm, firing a quick jab at your face with his right. Which you catch in your left hand, firing a right at his head which he catches as well. You both then switch from punches held in each other's hands to lacing your fingers together, pushing against each other in a contest of raw power. Teeth gritted, you give it everything you've got, the tiny emperor clearly straining as well. And for a moment you have the edge, pushing him back, but he then stops you. Then he starts pushing back, slowly but deliberately overpowering you. You feel ground giving way beneath/behind you, the emperor smirking at you. “So, where's this surprise you were teasing? Or is this the extent of your power?”

“Heh, looks like you really are stronger. Guess I need to keep up my training.” you reply, arms trembling a bit from the strain of resisting his obscene level of power. “I didn't think I was going to have to use this. But here it goes! KAIO-!!”
“Nonono-!” he says, eyes going wide as he clearly recognizes the technique you're about to use.

“KEN!!” you exclaim, power surging and instantly doubling. Immediately you start pushing him back, bearing down on the miniature emperor. His knee gives way as you press down on him, overwhelming him.

“TCH! SHYAAAAA!!” he roars, firing twin beams from his eyes at your own. But you retaliate with your own, your energy overwhelming his and striking true. “GYAAAH!?”

“HAAAAA!!” you roar, switching from pushing to pulling, driving your left knee up into his guts. Then you drop his hands, lacing your fingers together overhead and slamming your joined fists into the back of his head. The heavy blow drops him, yet Freeza doesn't go down so easily. He catches himself with his hands, only for you to have drawn your right foot back, kicking up square into his face and sending him flying into the air. You're ending this now, before the Kaio-Ken does too much damage to you in this form. “FINAL! FLAAAASH!!”

With your full, Kaio-Ken-enhanced power blazing, you unleash your strongest attack up at the emperor, your beam consuming him entirely. He screams as your blast launches the emperor higher and higher into the sky, quickly breaking free of the atmosphere and launching the diminutive ruler out into the void of space. Then, after just a few more seconds you end the attack, sighing out and ending the Kaio-Ken.

“Woah! That was the Kaio-Ken! You've met King Kai too, huh?” the one called Goku says, walking up casually and in his base form. Leaving himself way too exposed and vulnerable, just like the Time Patrol's one that uses Ultra Instinct. “That was impressive.”

“Thanks, but he's still alive.” you reply, turning back to look up at the sky. “I wasn't here to kill him, just to test my strength. But it seems I'm not strong enough, not yet. Good luck, he's going to be royally pissed off when he comes back down.”
“Wait, you're not go-?” he starts to ask, but Churai appears behind you, placing a hand on your back and teleporting you both back into Towa's Lab.

“That was pretty fun.” you say, looking down at your hands, the marks he left on your skin squeezing your hands near to those bones' breaking points as Churai again vanishes. “But I'm still not ready yet. I had to resort to the Kaio-Ken to beat him.”

“Yes, that is true.” Towa replies, Churai returning with Ace a moment later. Who is in his Blue Evolved form, looking none the worse for wear. “You did both have to rely on the dangerous Kaio-Ken to defeat him, but you both won.”

“Next time I'm gonna win without Kaio-Ken.” you declare, then turn to Ace. “And I told you I'd beat him first.”

“This time.” he replies with a small, challenging grin of his own. You feeling your chest heat up a bit. After the two of you get back to training, you're going to jump him in the showers. If you can wait that long.

-Saiyan Conqueror Quest Patron Epilogue XVIII End-