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Chapter 7 – A Brief History of Time: Part 1

A happy Usagi made her way down the long corridor leading away from her room. While she wasn't pleased at being dismissed by Whis, she couldn't help smiling.

Not only was she probably free for the rest of the day, but she would finally get to see a certain Saiyan warrior again.

The goddess sincerely hoped the senshi were doing well against Goku and Vegeta, but somehow, she knew those chances were slim. She couldn't feel the divine ki emitted from their star seeds, so it was likely they weren't transformed.

Getting closer to their training space, Usagi was hit by a sudden intense feeling. While the shiver that went down her spine was becoming all too familiar, the onset would never cease to catch her off guard.

She could feel his energy on the other side of the large set of doors that were now in front of her.

"Of course! Because now is the perfect time for my body to do this again." She mumbled, attempting to shake it off.

In the training room, Usagi's fears were being realized. The senshi weren't having the same luck they had on their first encounter with the two Saiyan warriors.

Only two of the four senshi still stood, both bruised and bloodied, but neither seemed to have plans of giving in just yet.

"Where's that holier-than-thou attitude you had this morning, woman? Has facing a true warrior humbled you, or do you just prefer to fight naked?" Vegeta teased, causing Rei to roll her eyes.

"Still a pervert, I see." She stated with a smirk. "Perhaps I do fight better naked; however, I'd rather make your nose bleed with my fists this time."

Remembering the start of his day, Vegeta blushed before returning her smirk. He had to admit that training her would be interesting.

"You can sure as hell try, woman. Bring it!"

"As you wish, Prince Pervert."

Nearby, Goku rolled his eyes at his friend and blocked a punch from an exhausted Makoto. Her body swayed side to side from exhaustion, but she remained standing with her guard up.

Goku smirked. "We can take a break anytime you know. All you have to do is surrender, Mako."

She dropped her guard only for second before putting it back up. He called her Mako.

"Not on your life, Goku!"

Goku had barely powered up to Super Saiyan that morning. Why was their such a difference in their power when they transformed? He and Vegeta had been taken down with a staggering quickness before, but now, it was like fighting children.

They had also been taken down quickly by the other two women likely on the queen's payroll, Sailor Neptune and Uranus. Would they be as easy to subdue without their transformations?

The warrior was secretly hoping for a challenge, and hated being disappointed. Not only that, but how could any of them protect Usagi properly if they couldn't even beat him and Vegeta?

She seemed much stronger than her friends, and he couldn't help wanting to know how much stronger she was.

"Don't you want to take a break like Ami and Minako?" Goku asked, trying to hide his disappointment as he used one hand to block Makoto's strikes while the other hand remained behind his back.

"I'm fine! Now, stop treating my like a weakling and fight!" She screamed before powering up a ki blast, suddenly pissed off.

"At this rate, you're going to pass out, Mako. The best fighters are the best because they know their limits. You've clearly reached yours."

The senshi blushed again at the nickname.

"I said I'm fine!"

Goku raised a brow in confusion at the look on her face before blocking a flurry of punches.

"Have it your way." Goku shrugged.

Outside, Usagi stared at the doors, her face still a light hue of red. Taking a deep breath, the blonde closed her eyes and attempted to calm her body before putting on her brightest smile.

She opened the doors and gasped when she saw Rei and Makoto both still standing.

She was proud of them, but it was still much worse than she thought. She knew training with Beerus had made her stronger than her senshi, but she had vastly underestimated the gap.

She felt a mix of guilt and disappointment towards her friends. They had a long way to go and she should have made it a point to have them trained long ago.

Clapping her hands together twice, Usagi smiled and fought back another shiver as she smiled. Goku hadn't heard the clapping, but was almost knocked to the floor by an intense feeling of desire well before the goddess entered the room.

There was no way in hell this feeling was normal. He began to grit his teeth, holding back the urge to groan. It was identical to the feeling he experienced in his dreams. Was there a connection?

"That's enough for the day, guys! It's my turn!"

Her giggle quickly turned into a nervous laugh when she felt both Rei and Makoto staring daggers at her.

When she looked over at Goku, she immediately regretted it. The two locked eyes and her heart raced. Why was the feeling suddenly stronger?

Managing to keep her composure, she offered a shy wave. A strange smile appeared on the warrior's face and Vegeta's heart suddenly jumped into his throat.

"What's up, Usagi?! I thought you were studying with Whis today."

She shrugged. "I was rescued by an impromptu meeting of the gods that I wasn't invited to. Besides, I couldn't let you guys have all the fun!"

The goddess gave her sweetest smile, and tucked a few strands of gold behind her ear.

"Uhm, Kakarot? You wouldn't happen to be too tired to play with me, would you?" She smiled sweetly, not breaking eye contact

His Saiyan name sounded incredible coming from her lips. Goku's blush deepened and he couldn't fight the happy growl that escaped as a wolf-like grin spread from ear to ear.

Every molecule in his body was suddenly vibrating with excitement. He had all but forgotten Beerus's warning.

"If you think you can handle it, your majesty."

The blonde giggled again and pouted playfully.

"You're thinking of being rough with me, aren't you?"

"I'd be a fool to be rough with you. That is, unless you want me to." Goku purred with a grin, causing the goddess to shiver visibly.

The goddess bit her lip and smiled.

"Maybe."

Vegeta was about to step in, but was beaten to the punch, so to speak. His eyes widened and he suddenly felt like he was going to explode from laughter.

"Serves him right. Are all Saiyans perverts?" Rei asked, crossing her arms before laughing.

Makoto had grown tired of being ignored and decided to attack the distracted Saiyan with a lightning infused ki blast.

The move thew him to the floor, but he quickly stood, growling angrily.

"I guess we can stop here." Makoto stated flatly before smiling.

"Hey! What the hell was that for?!" The warrior hissed, holding his head.

Usagi rolled her eyes, annoyed, but still impressed. "Not bad, Mako! Rude, but not bad."

Makoto was suddenly angry with her friend. How was she able to get Goku's undivided attention so easily? He was practically drooling over her.

Usagi shared in Goku's frustration. Normally, she wouldn't mind it, especially since her friend got in a hit. However, something about this interruption made her want to scream.

"We weren't done." She responded flatly.

Goku looked at her with a smirk. "Are you sure about that? You're barely standing, Makoto."

Looking into angry emerald eyes, Goku felt an odd jolt, and he couldn't describe the feeling he was getting.

"You'd better not hold back tomorrow, Goku."

"So, you'll be here tomorrow then, huh?" He asked with an interested smile.

"Damn straight."

"Good. See you then." Goku handed Makoto a senzu bean before turning back to the queen.

"Now, where were we?"

She smiled, beckoning him to her with her index finger as her dress melted into her Cosmos fuku. Something about him was giving her an incredible amount of energy.

"Yes, my queen." He purred back.

"The hell you are!" Yelled both Rei and Vegeta in unison.

Before Goku could respond, he was being dragged out of the room by Vegeta, who was mumbling, asking himself why he even cared. Meanwhile, Rei grabbed her queen and pulled her away from the warrior.

When the doors closed behind the two men, the prince exploded.

"You idiot! Are you trying to get us killed?!" Vegeta bellowed, throwing the warrior in front of him.

Goku thought for a moment before finally remembering what Beerus said. His eyes widened and he quickly apologized.

"Crap, crap, crap! I'm so sorry Vegeta! I-I don't know what came over me."

"I do, and you'd better keep it in your pants!"

When the two were out of sight, the feeling that had been plaguing Usagi began to dissipate. She sighed in relief and began focusing on healing her friends.

"Those two really did a number on you guys."

Minako shrugged. "It was fun, but I have to admit we have a long way to go before we're at their level without transforming."

"What do you think is up with Vegeta?"

"Who cares? Have you lost your mind, Usagi?" Rei yelled. "You can't just challenge Goku like that!"

"Why not?" She asked incredulously.

Rei rolled her eyes. "So, you're both insane. How dare he even think to challenge you like that. What a moron!"

The blonde giggled. She could sense the fire maiden's jealousy. "Rei, are you alright? You and Mako look pretty bad."

Rei sighed. She could tell she was worried and tried her best to calm her friend.

"Don't worry about it. It's just my pride." Rei responded playfully as she gently kissed her friend's forehead.

"Thanks for healing me, Usa."

The two stared at one another momentarily before Usagi heard a pained groan. Looking to her right, Makoto was still staring daggers at her with her left hand holding her right shoulder.

"Mako, I'm coming!"

Before she could make it to the senshi of Jupiter, Makoto held out her hand.

"Don't bother! I'm fine! Goku gave me a senzu bean, anyway." She hissed before quickly exiting the room.

Usagi lowered her head, frowning.

"Did I say something wrong?"

She wasn't able to dwell the thought long before feeling another kiss to her forehead.

"Don't mind her. You know Mako hates losing."

Usagi simply nodded and smiled.

Elsewhere, Whis watched the queen through his staff. She and Goku hadn't even touched and yet, the surge in Goku's energy was immeasurable. Could the queen really be the catalyst that forces him to control both Ultra Instinct and the golden crystal?

His thoughts were interrupted by the childish lamentations of his destroyer.

"What the hell does the Grand Priest want, now? Couldn't we have just phoned in this meeting?"

Whis sighed. "I suppose not, my lord. I feel a strange presence in the universe of origin. Perhaps it has something to do with that."

"What presence? I don't feel anything." He responded, digging absentmindedly in his ear.

"Perhaps if you spent more time training instead of sleeping…" Whis smiled, not bothering to finish his sentence.

"Don't start with me, Whis! I'm as sharp as I ever was," The destroyer crossed his arms over his chest, pouting. "you're just too sensitive. You're probably just sensing Vegeta or Goku."

"Somehow, I doubt it, my lord."

After a few more moments of Beerus complaining, the two arrived in the null realm to find many of the multiverse's deities already present.

Feeling familiar divine ki, Beerus looked around and gasped when he found the source. Why were the outer senshi there? Not only that, but the young senshi of Saturn had come along as well.

Beerus shivered. As much as he hated to admit it, the senshi of Saturn scared him senseless. Why Selene would bestow such power on a single senshi was beyond him. It was hard to believe that she was rumored to be the first destroyer ever created.

"If I may have your attention, we can start our meeting. We have much to discuss."

When the Grand Priest raised his hand, all chatter ceased and he gave a satisfied smile.

"My apologies for the impromptu meeting, everyone, but as I said, we have much to discuss."

Before he could continue, Sidra of universe 9 interrupted.

"If I may ask, why are the sailor senshi here? This is a meeting of the deities, is it not?"

The Grand Priest smiled again. "They are deities, Sidra. Even Sailor Saturn is a destroyer. In fact, she will soon be your leader. So, I suggest you treat her with some respect."

"You're joking! You mean we're supposed to answer to a child?!" Kitella responded in shock as the meeting erupted in whispers.

Hotaru jumped hearing some of the chatter questioning her abilities. She wanted to hide, but forced herself to smile and step forward.

"Greetings, everyone!" She stated, bowing and taking a deep breath.

"Yes, I admit I am still rather young compared to everyone else, but I can assure you that I am fully capable of performing my duties as a destroyer. In fact, my vision is the reason we are all here today. Sailor Chaos has managed to break free from her prison with the help of a former friend. We haven't been able to pinpoint their current location, but we know they are quickly tearing their way through the universe of origin. Their target is likely the queen."

"How do you know they are after our queen? Who exactly is helping her?" Asked Heles.

"Thank you, Hotaru. You did well. I will take over from here." The Grand Priest smiled at the senshi of Saturn before taking the reins.

"While your memories of the silver alliance have mostly returned, there are still many things to clear up. First, Serenity will soon be taking her mother's place and replacing the past and present Grand Zeno. Should she decide to marry, I'm afraid it won't be Prince Endymion."

"Why wouldn't she marry Endymion? Their love was truly one to admire. Not to mention, he's quite the looker." Interrupted Heles, dreamy eyed.

"Queen Serenity and her senshi fought Chaos quite some time ago. During the battle, they were betrayed by Prince Endymion and he was over taken by the traitorous ghost, Chaos. We quickly discovered that the golden crystal he held was a fake, and the real one is still out there somewhere."

"But… I don't understand. I remember Endymion was on our side. If he wasn't her true love, who was?"

"Endymion was likely another creation of Chaos, much like the others the senshi have fought in the past." The Grand Priest responded with a knowing smile.

The meeting erupted in chatter once again with destroyers, angels, and Kais all discussing the news.

"That being said, until we know more regarding the whereabouts of the traitorous ghost, I simply ask that-"

Before the Grand Priest could finish his sentence, a feminine voice echoed through the null, and its owner materialized behind him seconds later.

"Traitorous ghost? I can assure you I am very much alive, Daishi."

Each destroyer quickly took a fighting stance and the senshi readied their attacks before being stopped by an unseen force. Looking to the Grand Priest, they saw his hand raised as if to tell them to stop.

"Grand Priest, I don't understand. Are they not-"

"Sailor Chaos? Yeah." Answered Sailor Pluto bluntly, interrupting Sidra.

"Nice to see you too, Setsuna. It's been far too long, hasn't it, my friend?" She giggled.

Sailor Uranus growled. "What the hell do you want, Chaos?!"

"Simple. To finish what my worthless creator started, of course. Her brat deserves to suffer and you're pathetic for defending her. Only a mindless dog could be so loyal to a master who did nothing but lie."

"You betrayed our queen. Not the other way around, Nehellenia." Called out the Grand Priest calmly.

Sailor Chaos let out a sickeningly sweet giggle.

"Sad. You still take her side over your own creator. You allowed her daughter to play with fate for a worthless monkey, spend eons covering it up, and I'm the traitor? She's trained you well, I see."

"You were blinded by your desire for power, Nehellenia. Zalama wasn't worthy of the praise you so eagerly bestowed upon him, and yet, you still chose him. Selene trusted you, despite the darkness that surrounded you, and you repaid her with betrayal."

The hint of anger in the Grand Priest's voice did not go unnoticed by those present.

"Oh, please! Entire universes were erased because of that brat, including their angels, and she just gets to live happily ever after, sealed away safely?! You even had the nerve to brainwash the remaining angels with her ideals. It's obvious you don't care about them at all! I should have been next in line as queen of the Silver Alliance, but no! Tell me, do you really believe in Selene's childish utopia?"

"Yes, Nehellenia. I do." He responded calmly.

"I believe everyone deserves a chance at life, regardless of strength and origin. Worthiness shouldn't be measured in brute strength alone. If that were the case, you'd be dead long ago. Princess Serenity offered you a second chance, and you repaid her with betrayal, just as you did her mother."

"And yet you had no problem pitting universes against one another in a fight for survival."

"Their test wasn't one of physical strength alone. Grand Zeno was testing the strength of their hearts' purity."

Sailor Pluto clinched her fists in anger. How dare Sailor Chaos accuse the Grand Priest of not caring. Having been there for the erasure of the angels, she knew his pain. The senshi decided to interject.

"Don't you dare act like you gave a damn about your precious angels, Chaos. They were nothing more than tools to you – a means to gain power. As much as it hurts to say, they were misguided by Zalama's ideals. We tried to save them, but they were just as blind as you are."

"She's right," Added Sailor Saturn. "you used them to corrupt countless mortals. You didn't care; you just wanted an army, no matter the cost. We couldn't let that happen."

The Grand Priest cursed internally. As expected, there were immediate questions. Beerus and Whis stared, wide-eyed. So, they had been withholding information about their memories, and Hotaru was indeed the first destroyer. Just how many lives had the senshi lived?

Chaos looked at the Grand Priest, ignoring both Sailor Saturn and Pluto.

"We could have ruled with impunity, my love. In fact, we still can. What do you say?"

The Grand Priest chuckled, shaking his head. "Princess Serenity gave you a second chance because her heart is as pure as her mother's. I, on the other hand, do not possess such a forgiving nature."

"What in heavens are they talking about?" Asked Whis, both confused and surprised.

"We weren't created to rule, Nehellenia. You doomed yourself when you forgot your place."

"Yamoshi was the blueprint for an entire race of barbarians while I was forced into a realm of darkness. Tell me, Daishi, do our children know he's the reason that idiot, Kakarot exists?" She asked with smile.

"Who is Kakarot?" Asked Heles before she was immediately silenced by the Grand Priest.

"Kakarot is Goku's Saiyan name." Whis answered, quietly taking in the new information. He knew Goku held the golden crystal, but what did he have to do with the father of the Saiyan race?

The Grand Priest sighed. "I suppose I was wrong to think you would find clarity after your battle with the senshi. You're just as vindictive as ever."

"One would think you'd be content with your own dark creation, Sailor Chaos. Quite frankly, it's where you belong with all your misguided brethren." Sailor Pluto stated bluntly.

"Chaos is the creator of the dark realm? I suppose it does make sense when I think about it, but I'm still confused. You have children with this… monster?" Vados asked, visibly perplexed.

"Monster?! Such harsh words for your own mother, Vados?" Sailor Chaos pouted.

"What?! How dare you spout such lies! Our father would never lie with someone like you!"

After a collective gasp, the Grand Priest lowered his head momentarily before looking back up. "A mistake I've certainly lived to regret."

"You too, Marcarita? Did he teach you no respect?!"

Sailor Chaos suddenly smiled.

"Hmm, aren't you missing a few of our little angels, my love?" She began tapping her bottom lip with her index finger. "Where, oh where could they possibly be?"

It was true. Some of the angels and their destroyers were missing from the meeting. In particular, those who had just been brought back.

"What have you done with them, Nehellenia?"

"They're fine, my love. In fact, they're assisting me taking care of that brat and her pet ape as we speak."

"What are you planning?!" Sailor Uranus called out.

Sailor Chaos's cackle caused everyone present to cover their ears.

"I made sure Yamoshi failed as a proper vessel for Zalama. The golden crystal will make short work of Kakarot as well. You'll regret not destroying him when his princess abandoned him. Destroyers, my children… I would rethink where your loyalties lie. They're love will be your end."

Smiling, Sailor Chaos disappeared, leaving behind a heavy tension.

Looking around, the Grant Priest could tell disorder was about to erupt and he felt a pang of guilt in his heart. He chuckled to himself. Even angels weren't exempt from emotion.

"Father, may we please have an explanation as to what is going on? She's lying, right? Is Sailor Chaos really… our mother?" Marcarita asked, barely above a whisper.

The Grand Priest closed his eyes momentarily. When he reopened them, the collective gaze was upon him. He noticed one set of eyes in particular, belonging to Sailor Pluto. She was giving him a sympathetic smile as she reached out to squeeze his shoulder in reassurance.

"Cat was bound to jump out of the bag sometime, my friend. For once, you'll have to answer to your children, and the gods. They deserve to know."

Grand Priest smiled back at her and nodded. The moment was bittersweet. Would they hate him?

"Yes. I suppose you're right, Setsuna."

"They were on your side before. I doubt that will change now." Offered Sailor Neptune with a smile matching her friend's.

Nodding again, the arch angel turned towards the crowd and with the wave of his hand, silenced them. Once a deafening silence had lingered a moment, he waved his hand once again, manifesting an image behind him.

The image was of a woman with pale skin and long, black hair. She wore a long black and white dress with a slit that stopped at the top of her hip.

The woman held a long golden rod with a glowing obsidian orb atop of it. Beside her was none other than the Grand Priest himself, both wearing contented smiles.

Pausing, he took a deep breath.

"Before she was simply known as Chaos, her name was Nehellenia."

Kusu interrupted. "You mean the one who cursed Princess Serenity at birth?"

The Grand Priest nodded. "The same."

"Grand Priest, do you really mean to tell me that the mother of the angels is Chaos herself? But how? She was only just born into a sailor senshi after her merge with Prince Endymion." Beerus asked, still confused.

"You're wrong. In fact, she was the first senshi ever created... even before myself." Sighed Sailor Pluto.

Though, he wasn't completely in the dark like the other destroyers, Beerus was dumbfounded by the news. Judging by the stoic looks on their faces, the outer senshi were fully aware. If he was in the dark about this, what else didn't he know?

"Trust me, she wasn't always like this."

In lieu of allowing the meeting to be derailed with questions, the Grand Priest decided to begin the tale of their past, starting with Chaos's creator, Selene.

Long before there were multiple universes, there was only the universe of origin, universe zero.

~End~

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