A/n: Hey everyone. I am back with a revamped version of Rise and Fall. I didn't particularly like how the first version was going so I decided to go back and started from scratch once more. I am feeling very confident with this one as I have thought of a few extra things to go on during the story at the beginning and throughout. The basic premise is going to be the same, but I decided to switch some stuff around a little bit. So, here's the first part of Ascent.

Disclaimer: I do not own Dragon Ball Z in any sort of shape or fashion. I am merely a fan who enjoys creating what-if scenarios for my own entertainment.

Prologue

Planet Frieza ?

Frieza's scarlet eyes peered through the window of his personal quarters to the busy atmosphere of the space station below. He watched as his loyal soldiers scrambled across the place in order to complete the assigned tasks given to them by their superior. Some were seen carrying boxes in one direction while others attended to simple maintenance required, keeping the base in proper shape. Meanwhile, the remainder of the soldiers headed to and from the docking bay due to the constant missions they are sent on as part of their eternal employment. He knew they were quite annoyed with these daunting responsibilities, but the aliens were smart enough not to voice their displeasures.

As the vice-head of the Planet Trade Organization, he did not have to get his hands dirty to complete the various errands. Instead, he presented the orders to his henchmen, attended meetings with planets' monarchs, or simply analyzing the galactic market for potential sales. The Arcosian possessed a small percentage of the North Galaxy under his control, but he desired absolute power.

In order to ensure his goal, he had to expand his reign and gain members in his intergalactic army of soldiers. While the soldiers cleared out the planets on the front lines, he would handle the political affairs to grasp the final pieces he needed. More often than not, he had difficulty during his visits to the different planets. The rulers of a particular planet would try to deny his tyranny over the subjects and launch a full-scale revolt against the Arcosian. However, things did not go as planned for the inhabitants. He would simply send out his seasoned henchmen to persuade the administration using force by eliminating their people.

As a result, the opposition would resign and give Frieza their complete loyalty. In other situations, all trouble was avoided and allegiance was sworn to the Arcosian tyrant. So in the end, Frieza received exactly what he wanted and that was the ended of the story. No individual life form or race for that matter would be able to deny him the rights he so rightly deserved as one of the strongest beings in the entire universe.

As he continued to watch his loyal soldiers, a dark chuckle escaped his lips. "It has been quite some time since I have seen my men this eager to finish their jobs."

"Perhaps it has something to with the recent incident," stated his most trusted general Zarbon from behind. "You know word of your actions spread very quickly."

"Yes, you are quite right Zarbon," the Arcosian leader stated as another chuckle escaped his lips. He thought back to a few days prior to the current date. One of his new recruits had slacked off on the job while he was present. Being the calm yet strict tyrant that he was, he told him to get back to work. The recruit did not budge in his lack of movement which led to him following Frieza to his personal chamber for a nice chat. In other words, the alien recruit was tortured until Frieza was tired. "I am glad this experience has reminded them of their place in my army. It would be a shame if I were to cut anyone prematurely."

A general offense for disobeying his orders one too many times or simply disappointing him was death. It did not matter to the horned alien on whose life he stripped away as long as it did not affect his status as an intergalactic ruler. He had slaughtered the lives of many various life forms that the sight of death did not even bother him. In fact, he relished in the sight of pain and suffering and those who knew of him or personally had known of this personality trait. As a result, those who came across him, especially on one of his bad days, used all attempts to keep the Arcosian tyrant quelled of any unending fury.

"I hope they keep up this little pace of theirs because I feel something will occur very soon," he stated with his usual smirk. He glanced over to the teal-eyed general behind him with a questioning glance, "Zarbon, have you received any reports from those monkeys yet, particularly Raditz?"

Said general gave a slight sake of his head, a bit puzzled by his superior's sudden question, "No my Lord. I am assuming Vegeta and Nappa have not completed their mission quite yet, but Raditz is quite the mystery."

Frieza closed his eyes as he frowned lightly at the unwanted response, "That long haired ape should have made it to his destination by now. He should consider himself lucky that I even granted him permission to retrieve his younger brother from…Earth. I still wonder how that one saiyan did manage to escape the destruction of his planet. I ensured that the great majority of their race was occupying the planet or exterminated on their missions."

"Perhaps this one slipped right through the cracks just as his brother did," Zarbon stated as he removed a stray piece of hair from the front of his face. The Azurian male knew how much his master detested the saiyan race even if they were near extinct. Vegeta and Nappa were only alive because of the deal made between King Vegeta and Frieza to ensure the allegiance of the barbaric race.

Frieza nodded in agreement, "Yes, they are both rather monkeys indeed but no matter. I am quite confident in the fact that he is just as weak as his brother, if not even weaker so I have absolutely nothing to worry about. However, I am growing curious of Raditz's journey to this planet. I should check up on him and perhaps some good may come from his little…reunion."

Using the tips of his darkly colored nails, he pushed the button on his scouter to tune in on the frequency of saiyan warrior's scouter. Just his luck, a conversation was currently transpiring between Raditz and an inhabitant of the planet.

"Y-You fool! You ended my brother's life to be rid of me."

"Could it be?" Frieza asked to no one in particular, a sinister grin forming on his lips.

"If I were you, I wouldn't hold my breath. By the end of the week, I'm sure Goku will be wished back by his friends."

"H-How i-s that possible?"

"Since you're on the verge of death, it can't hurt to tell you. We have these objects known as the Dragon Balls, which have the ability to grant the user's wish."

Frieza gasped in shock at the news revealed in the conversation. He had heard of such objects capable of granting wishes, but he generally thought nothing of it. They were nothing but myths that sent individuals to an early grave. However, to hear an actual confirmation of mystical items gave him a whole new view and a new potential goal to achieve as it could increase his reign over the universe.

In fact, it gave way to an idea that was quickly formulating in is cynical mind, "Perhaps I should make a trip to this planet and investigate more into these Dragon Balls. If they are indeed real and have the ability to grant wishes, I can use them to gain the entire universe in the palm of my hands."

Before he could end the transmission, two very familiar voices could be heard over the scouter.

"Hey Vegeta, did you hear that? We can wish for anything!"

"I heard it quite clearly Napa. We can use this opportunity to grant ourselves immortality and rule over this universe ourselves."

That was all he wanted to hear. Frieza no longer needed to eavesdrop on the conversation and quickly turn off his scouter. A chuckle began to softly escape from his lips and soon enough it turned into a full blown diabolical laughter full of amusement and pleasure. "AHAHAHAHA! How rich! Those monkeys think they can get away with anything! I will gladly show them who will have the last laugh!"

Meanwhile, Zarbon continued to stand off to the side watching Frieza during his maniacal fit of laughter and threats. It was not uncommon for the antics of the foolish monkeys to send the Arcosian tyrant off the deep end so he was adjusted to the scene. However, it only left the general curious of the saiyans current situation that led his superior to his current fit on this occasion. "Lord Frieza, may I ask if everything is in order?"

The tyrant's laughter died down as he turned around in his hover-chair to face his loyal soldier, "Yes Zarbon. I have stumbled upon very pleasing news. Not only has Raditz been exterminated by a lower life form, but it seems the planet contains items known as Dragon Balls that can grant wishes. His murderer foolishly informed him as he was dying, ignorant of any listening ears. If I can get a hold of these, then my goals can finally be realized."

His subordinate's eyes now reflected interest in the subject, "Is that possible, Lord Frieza? To have your wishes granted from something on a primitive planet?"

Frieza's expression never faltered, "Perhaps, but I want to see that for myself. Besides, those monkeys plan to use this opportunity as well to get what they want. I can use this chance to remind them just exactly who is in charge and spoil any foolish dreams they have."

"What a marvelous idea Lord Frieza," Zarbon stated excitedly, allowing a grin to etch onto his lips. "Those ruffians were always idiotic, but I didn't think they were actually stupid enough to outright plot such an act. They should be happy that you even spared their lives for this long. I can't wait until to see them under your foot begging for mercy, especially after you obtain these Dragon Balls."

"I have been quite lenient on my little pets for much too long," Frieza stated with a light chuckle. "It's about time I display to them the fullest extent of my displeasure with their actions over the years. If I may recall, Raditz did inform the Earthling it would take the others to arrive to Earth in a year. Am I correct?"

"You are correct my Lord," he responded.

The Arcosian malicious grinned remain planted on his features, "Then, we shall depart a bit of time before the end of the year that way those monkey will receive a soul crushing defeat and bear witness to the beginning of new era. Soon, I will have total control over all and no one shall be able to stop me! AHAHAHAHAHA!"

A/N: And that's it for the beginning of the revamped version of Rise and Fall. I hoped you enjoyed it and more will be coming soon. I will try to make a schedule and I am sure I will not give up on this at all. I have many great ideas for this story that will be seen. Make sure to drop a review and tell me what you think!

Until Next Time!

Mystic Milli