Goku and the Olympians

Chapter 9: Aftershock (Rewrite)

*Here's the rewrite for Chapter 9, everyone. All that's left is Chapter 10 and all of the rewrites will be completed. Hope you enjoy this one as always.

Even amongst the darkness of the night sky, Goku's aura as a Super Saiyan illuminated the entire Combat Arena with golden light. He glared at Ares's towering Divine Form in annoyance as his now-golden locks flowed in the wind. His ki also added a bit more pressure to the entire area, exerting gravitational unto each demigod, mythological creature, and Olympian in close proximity to him.

This change in atmosphere sent a slight chill down Artemis's spine as she continued to analyze Goku's new form. She was particularly interested in his eye's emerald green color. Unlike the innocent, goofy look he once had, Goku now glared at the god of war with nothing, but fervent rage.

"A... Super Saiyan?" She muttered in response to Aphrodite's prior description.

The love goddess nodded her head, sporting a wistful, almost nostalgic expression on her face.

"Yes. Goku was the first one to acquire this form in centuries. He wouldn't have been able to ascend to even greater heights of power without it." She then cupped her cheek and blew out a forlorn sigh. "If only I could have seen it under better circumstances..."

Artemis frowned. If the Super Saiyan form was supposedly a myth passed down from generation to generation, was Goku's very significance equal to her and the rest of the Greek Pantheon? Such a thought seemed absurd at first, but Goku's immense power was enough to prove its likelihood.

"And it's far superior to the Kaioken, correct?"

"By a large margin, yes. While the Kaioken can only increase Goku's power by a multiple of 20 without causing significant amounts of damage to his body, the Super Saiyan has no such limitations. In fact, it can make him fifty times stronger than before, and even more with Grades 2, 3, and higher."

Artemis's eyes widened in shock. The difference in power was much larger than she assumed. "Are you serious?! That much strength... just seems so inconceivable for a mortal like him to possess."

"She's telling the truth, Artemis. Goku can be quite formidable as a Super Saiyan. His typical naïve, childlike nature is stripped away in favor of pure rage and instinct."

"Hm, I see. His Saiyan instincts must be awakened all at once then."

Aphrodite then knowingly snickered to herself.

"That's nothing. Wait til' you see the other two levels of Super Saiyan beyond Grade 4, or Mastered Super Saiyan as this form is called right now." She said. "They'll definitely take your breath away."

"Grade 4? Two levels? You're talking nonsense right now, Aphrodite."

"You'll see what she means soon enough. If Ares continues to anger Goku further , you might see them for yourself. Of course, that depends on whether or not they'll be required to end this fight." Hestia proclaimed in a cryptic tone.

At the same time, Dionysus scratched the back of his head in confusion.

"I don't get it. What's a change of hair color gonna do?" He gulped down some Diet Coke before examining the Combat's Arena severe damages. "Shit. Guess there's going to be more messes for the brats to clean up soon..."

A series of reluctant groans could be heard from the audience as Chiron got up to express his own thoughts. He was previously crouched down on the floor, horse body and all.

"You shouldn't saying that so soon, Mr. D. This battle is far from over. Gods know if we'll even have a camp left to clean up by then."

"Yeah, yeah. Just stop making a horse's ass out of yourself and focus on not getting incinerated, alright?"