Bringer of Death

Frieza Saga - Part 7: The Power of the Super Saiyan

Frieza Saga - Part 7: The Power of the Super Saiyan 

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. 

THUUUUUM! Vegeta had taken a hard kick to the face, launching him 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. 

Bringer of Death. 

"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. 

"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. 

"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.' 

"What! You can't honestly believe I'm going to fall for that, Vegeta!" cried the distraught icy terror. 

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. 

"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, Kakarott, 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..." 

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. 

"Really, Kakarott? Mercy? You sicken me!" Vegeta spat. "But you do make a point." He turned again to the fallen tyrant. 

"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. 

"Wow! What power!" awed Goku. 

Vegeta, his attack almost fully charged, gleamed with excitement as he stared down upon his trembling foe. 

"I'm going to finish you off! Goodbye, Frieza!" 

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. 

"Feast your eyes...on Super Vegeta's Galic 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. 

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 its 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. 

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.