Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2-Time Patrollers

Chapter Ten: One Battle Ends, Another Begins! Fear Has Many Forms-Emperor Frieza!

"It looks like my experiment was a success," Towa said, watching as Turles and Slug powered up even further. "Their power has risen even higher than before."

"All of that from the fruit," X asked, a note of surprise in his voice.

"The power of the fruit is potent on it's own," Towa said. "But thanks to my experiments on it, I've enhanced it even more. And this will put me one step closer to achieving victory against the Time Patrol."

"But will this be enough to stop those Patrollers," Mira asked.

"Only one way to find out," Towa replied. "Lets watch and see what happens."

As they watched, Mira tensed and looked up. Flying towards them were four familiar figures: Trunks, Frost, Scarlet and Sorbet.

"Towa," he said. "We have some uninvited guests coming our way."

Towa glanced up to see the incoming Patrollers. "Of course they would show up. I can't have them interfering with this battle, not until I've had time to see the full effects of my spell. Mira, X! Deal with them!"

"With pleasure," Mira said, taking flight, with X following after him.

With that taken care of, Towa turned her attention back to the battle on the ground.

"Man, what is with those crazy power levels," Scarlet said, as her scouter registered the rising powers below them. "That can't be Turles and Slug, can it?"

"It is," Trunks said, checking his own scouter. "But how? There's no way those two are that powerful."

"It must be that fruit," Sorbet surmised. "The Supreme Kai did mention it can boost people's power levels exponentially."

"But this seems way too powerful, even for a boost from the fruit," Trunks said.

"It must be Towa's doing," Frost said. "And speaking of which, there she is down there!"

"And there are our friends," Sorbet said, pointing to the battle currently in progress.

"I'll head down there and help them out," Trunks said.

"And we'll deal with Towa," Frost added.

"Hey, guys! We've got incoming," Scarlet shouted.

Sure enough, heading straight towards them were Mira and X.

"It seems we're going to have to deal with those two first," Frost said.

"Fine with me," Scarlet growled. "I've been wanting to take a shot at that masked jerk for a while now." With a burst of golden light, she transformed into a Super Saiyan and charged straight towards X.

"Sorbet, you and I will take Mira," Frost said. "Trunks, go help our friends!"

"Got it," Trunks said. "Be careful, guys!" With that, he changed direction and flew off towards the ongoing battle.

Frost and Sorbet halted and waited for their opponent to arrive. Mira wasted no time and immediately launched himself at the two Patrollers. Frost intercepted his first attack, but found himself pushed back. Bracing himself, Frost pushed back and attacked. Mira lashed out aggressively, surprising him at the sheer strength of his hits. Frost powered through, striking Mira and knocking him back. At that moment, Sorbet made her move, attempting to catch Mira by surprise. However, her plan fell short as Mira blocked her punch and then threw her right into Frost, knocking both Patrollers aside.

"Is that the best you can do, Frost," Mira asked. "I'm disappointed."

In response, Frost transformed into his Armored Form and together with Sorbet, they charged at Mira.

Back down on the ground, Belias and his two companions were currently dealing with Turles and Slug, who were now powered up even further. Belias struggled with Slug while Android #7 and Kora fought Turles. Slug struck Belias, knocking him off balance. The evil Namekian didn't even give him a chance to recover as he pressed his attack, landing several more hits on Belias.

"This feels absolutely incredible," Slug gloated, flexing his muscles. "The sheer power!"

"This is different from before," Turles remarked. "There's more, far more power flowing into me!"

"It looks like you and your friends are finished now, Belias," Slug taunted. "Perhaps if you beg, I might take pity on you and give a quick and painless death."

Belias surprised him by surging forward and attacking. "Go to hell! I'd sooner die than beg you for anything!"

"Then allow me to grant you that wish," Slug replied.

The two Namekians grappled with each other while #7 and Kora were dealing with Turles. Both Patrollers were still managing to hold their own against the renegade Saiyan, but he was still proving to be difficult. Moreover, Kora found her Cat's Eye ability was unable to properly track Turles now. Whatever chaotic energies were powering him now were too erratic for her ability to follow.

"What kind of power is this," Kora exclaimed. "I can't track him anymore. That's never happened to me before."

"It has to be that fruit and whatever weird energy Towa infused it with," #7 surmised. "It must be too erratic for your ability to properly track."

"Well, I guess I'll just have to do without it," Kora said. "He may be stronger now, but we can still take him. How's Belias doing?"

#7 spared a glance down at her ally. So far he seemed to be doing alright, but Slug's power was still building up, making things even more difficult for Belias.

"Looks like he could use some help down there," #7 replied.

However, before they could go down to assist him, Turles attacked. #7 managed to intercept the attack, but Turles didn't slow down. He continued to attack, nearly overwhelming her. Kora rushed in to help her, drawing Turles's attention away from #7 and allowing her a moment to recover. Both Patrollers continued to attack Turles as the Saiyan's power rose higher. #7 realized that there was no way they could get down to Belias to help him. Fortunately, she had no need to be concerned. Flying in from above, Trunks appeared and made straight for Belias and Slug. #7 breathed a sigh of relief. With Trunks now helping Belias, she and Kora could fully concentrate on Turles.

Trunks landed on the ground next to Belias. "Sorry to keep you waiting."

"Trunks," he said. "Am I glad to see you. That fruit's made Slug even stronger than before. And his power just keeps rising."

"I noticed," Trunks replied. "We need to put a stop to him quickly before he gets even stronger."

"So, it's you again," Slug growled, glaring at Trunks. "Well, now I'll get the chance to make you pay for humiliating me from before. Both of you will suffer my wrath!"

The battle resumed, with Trunks turning Super Saiyan. Together, he and Belias attacked Slug, neither one holding back. Despite this, however, Slug was still holding his own, managing to combat both of his opponents, while up in the air, #7 and Kora were still locked in battle with Turles. The two battles continued on when suddenly the sky overhead grew dark.

"What? What's this," Turles asked, the battle coming to halt. "Why did it get dark all of the sudden?"

"The dragon balls," Slug exclaimed. "Someone is using them!"

"Ah! It must be Kakarot's son," Turles said. "He and that other Earthling must have summoned the dragon!"

"NO! Those wishes are mine," Slug roared. "I can't let them steal them from me!"

"That goes double for me," Turles said. "I will not be denied immortality!"

The two villains tried to fly off only to be intercepted by the four Patrollers.

"Move aside," Slug demanded.

"You're not going anywhere, Slug," Belias said. "Except to the afterlife."

"Then we'll make you move," Turles snarled.

Both Turles and Slug powered up and unleashed two beams of energy on their enemies. The four Patrollers countered by firing off four beams of energy. The attacks struck and for a brief second, they struggled against each other, then the four Patrollers's energy beams broke through, dissipating the other beams. Turles and Slug could only stare in shock as the beams streaked towards them and struck. Both Slug and Turles were vaporized, their evil ambitions effectively ended.

"Well, so much for that," Towa said, as the battle concluded. "Still, this provided useful information and it got rid of those two troublemakers. I'd say it's time to move on." She looked up at the other battle taking place. "Mira! We're done here! It's time to go!"

Up in the air, Mira halted his attack on Frost and Sorbet. He noticed right away that the battle with Slug and Turles had ended, with both being obliterated.

"It seems our two allies weren't up to the task after all," he said. He turned to Frost. "While I would like nothing more than to finish this battle, Frost, I must take my leave. But next time, you won't be so fortunate."

He disappeared from sight, reappearing next to Towa. Then both of them disappeared, leaving Frost and Sorbet alone.

"Are you alright," Frost asked Sorbet.

"Yes, I'm fine," she replied. "Frost...Mira's power..."

"I know," Frost said, his tone somber. "He's even stronger than before. And I fear he's only going to get stronger. We have to stop him once and for all before he becomes too powerful."

Sorbet nodded. "And to do that, we need to stop Towa as well. Otherwise, she'll just revive him again, and we'll be right back where we started."

"Lets go find Scarlet and then join up with the others," Frost said. "We need to regroup and plan our next move."

Elsewhere, Scarlet and X were still battling, unaware that the other battles were over. The Saiyan Patroller was determined to take X down, but that was proving to be easier said than done. So far the masked mercenary was holding his own against her, and she had now resorted to going SSJ3. The two of them fought ferociously, landing powerful strikes, shaking the very area.

"Just what is your deal, anyway," Scarlet said, lashing out at X. "Why are you taking orders from Towa?"

He ducked her attack and countered. "I'm a mercenary. Someone hires me to do a job, I do it."

"And what exactly did Towa promise you," Scarlet asked.

"That's none of your concern," X said. "As long as Towa delivers on my payment, then I'll do whatever she asks."

"What makes you think you can trust her," Scarlet countered. "That witch could end up double crossing you, you know."

"Oh, I know she'll pay up," X said. "Because she's already given me a down payment."

Before Scarlet could question him further, Towa appeared. "X, we're done here. It's time to go."

"What about Slug and Turles," X asked.

"Those two have been dealt with," Towa answered. "We're moving on to the next phase of my plan." She then disappeared.

"Hmph. Well, good riddance to them," X said, turning his attention back to Scarlet. "Looks like we'll have to settle this another time, Scarlet."

"The hell we will," Scarlet yelled. "We're settling this here and now!"

"Sorry. But I am on the clock, and Towa's the boss," X said, shrugging. "Not much I can do about it. See ya around." With that, he disappeared before Scarlet could react.

"Damn it," Scarlet raged. "Get back here, you coward!"

"Scarlet!"

The Saiyan Patroller turned to see Frost and Sorbet approaching her. Sighing in frustration, she powered down and flew over to join them.

"Scarlet, are you okay," Sorbet asked.

"Yeah, I'm alright," Scarlet replied. "Just pissed off."

"Where's X," Frost asked.

"He took off," Scarlet replied. "Towa was here, too. I guess they're done here on Namek."

"Not necessarily," Frost said. "There's still the matter of Frieza."

Scarlet looked up, noting the sky was dark. "I'm guessing Gohan and Krillin are using the dragon balls right now. But that also means Frieza will be showing up soon."

"We need to regroup with our friends," Frost said. "Lets go."

Down on the ground, the four Patrollers in question were taking a moment to recover from the battle with Turles and Slug.

"Nyan. I'm glad that's over," Kora said. "Who would have thought that fruit would make them that strong?"

"And we can thank Towa for altering it's power," Android #7 said. "If she can do that for lesser villains like Turles and Slug, I don't even want to think of what the more powerful foes will be like." She turned to Belias. "So, feel better now that you've settled the score with Slug?"

"Yes, I do," Belias replied. "Thanks."

"You know, that reminds me, just what was the deal with you and Slug," Trunks spoke up.

Before Belias could answer, Frost, Scarlet and Sorbet arrived, landing next to their friends.

"Any luck with Towa and Mira," Trunks asked.

"I'm afraid not," Frost said. "They got away. And what's even more troubling is Mira's power. He's even stronger than he was before."

"Yeah, and X is no pushover either," Scarlet remarked. "That guy is crazy strong."

"We've really got our work cut out for us," Android #7 said. "So what now, Frost? Should we go and help Gohan and Krillin?"

"Why don't you guys come back to the Time Nest," The Supreme Kai spoke up over the communicator. "I imagine you need a little rest after those battles. Don't worry about Gohan and Krillin. I'm dispatching some of the other Patrollers to help in the battle against Frieza."

"Understood, Supreme Kai," Frost said. "We're heading back now." He switched off his scouter and turned to his team. "Looks like we'll have to pick up Towa's trail later. Lets head back to the Time Nest and recover our strength."

"Lets just hope whoever is fighting Frieza has less trouble than we did," Kora said.

With that, the Patrollers disappeared in a flash of light, returning to the Time Nest...

Elsewhere...

Krillin watched in terror as the smoke cleared away, revealing Frieza. The tyrant had changed in appearance, having transformed into his Final Form. What's more, his power had escalated even higher than before, the sheer sense of it overwhelming the Earth warrior. At the moment, it was him, Gohan, Vegeta and Piccolo. Shortly after Turles and Slug had shown up and Android #7 and Kora had gone off to fight them along with Belias, Krillin and Gohan had asked Dende to summon the dragon so they could make their wishes. They had succeeded in wishing back Piccolo and then had him brought to Namek to help out in the battle. Before they had been able to make their third wish, however, Vegeta had shown up and had attempted to use it for himself. Unexpectedly, the dragon balls had turned to stone and the dragon had disappeared. Dende had then told them that it was due to the passing of Elder Guru. Angry that he had been denied his wish, Vegeta had been ready to attack them when suddenly Frieza had shown up. And much like the Saiyan Prince, he was not too happy about not getting his wish.

After a fierce battle between both Vegeta and Frieza, Piccolo had shown up and fought the galactic tyrant as well. Krillin had held onto the hope that both the Saiyan and Namekian might actually be strong enough to stop Frieza. However, that hope was short lived when Frieza revealed that he was capable of transforming into more powerful forms. And now here they were, facing Frieza in his final and most powerful form of all. Any hope of survival Krillin had had vanished completely. Even with all four of them working together, he knew they were no match for Frieza. And there was still no sign of Goku, though Krillin wondered if even their friend would be enough to turn the tide.

"Oh, man. I really wish #7 and Kora were still here," he said. "We could really use their help right about now."

"Forget about those two," Vegeta said. "I can deal with Frieza. After all, I am Super Saiyan."

"I'm not so sure about that," Krillin said, even though he didn't really know what a Super Saiyan was.

"This is no time for your ego, Vegeta," Piccolo snapped. "We're going to have to work together or we won't survive this."

"Working together won't save you, Namekian," Frieza spoke up. "You're all going to die."

Krillin readied himself, certain that this was it, when suddenly, a miracle occurred! Swooping down from above, two familiar figures appeared. It was two of the Saiyan warriors they had met before: Cloud and Luttice.

"Oh, thank goodness," Krillin breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'm actually glad to see you two," Piccolo said, addressing the two Saiyans. "Your timing couldn't have been any better. Although, I'm not sure how much difference you two will make." He glanced over at Frieza. "That guy's power is unbelievable."

"Don't worry, Piccolo," Cloud assured him. "We're going to get through this."

"You're just wasting your time," Vegeta said. "If anyone is going to defeat Frieza, it will be me."

"Don't be stupid," Luttice said. "Frieza's way more powerful than you."

"And I suppose you think you're strong enough to stop him," Vegeta snapped.

"As a matter of fact, yes," Luttice replied. "Or did you forget how me and the others mopped the floor with you and Nappa last time?"

"Hey, knock it off, both of you," Cloud said, placing himself in between Vegeta and Luttice. "Lets focus on the task at hand." With that argument settled, he turned to face Frieza.

"So, it's you again," Frieza said, recognizing Cloud. "And it seems you brought a friend with you. Well, no matter. I'll kill each and every one of you. And this time, you will be facing me at fullest."

"This battle won't be any different, Frieza," Cloud said.

Suddenly a dark aura surrounded Frieza and his eyes began glowing red. "I will make you suffer, Saiyan. You'll all be begging for death before I'm through with you!"

With that, Frieza charged at the gathered fighters. Everyone scattered and the battle took to the air. Vegeta immediately launched himself at Frieza, heedless of the immense power gap between them.

"I'll show you something great, Frieza," he declared.

"Vegeta, don't be foolish," Piccolo called after him. "Do you really believe you can beat Frieza?"

"Sort of," Vegeta replied.

"My, you're really confident, Vegeta," Frieza smirked, easily countering the Saiyan Prince's attacks. "Or perhaps you've gone crazy with fear."

"Smile while you still can, Frieza," Vegeta replied. "For I am the legendary Super Saiyan you fear so much."

Frieza laughed. "You? A Super Saiyan? Really, Vegeta, you make the worst jokes."

"Don't you mock me," Vegeta yelled, charging recklessly at Frieza.

However, despite his best efforts, Frieza fought Vegeta with minimal effort. His speed and strength far surpassed the Saiyan Prince and it became obvious Vegeta was in over his head.

"We'd better get in there an help him," Cloud said to Luttice. "Piccolo, you, Gohan and Krillin stay back. We'll handle this!"

"Are you sure," Piccolo asked. "I know you two are strong, but can you handle Frieza by yourselves?"

"We've got this," Luttice assured him. "No offense, but you guys would just be in the way."

"I suppose you're right," Piccolo said. "I hate to say it, but we're definitely no match for Frieza. Gohan, Krillin, fall back. We'll let them handle this."

"Be careful, you two," Gohan said.

As Krillin and Gohan moved away from the battle zone, Piccolo said, "Goku should be on his way soon. Lets just hope he'll make a difference to this battle."

Oh, he will, Cloud thought to himself.

After Piccolo had joined Gohan and Krillin, the two Saiyan Patrollers flew off to where Frieza and Vegeta were still locked in combat.

While the two Saiyans were rushing off to aid Vegeta, Towa was initiating the next step of her plan. She, along with X and Mira were currently in another section of the galaxy, far from Planet Namek and the ensuing battle.

"Why exactly are we all the way out here in the middle of nowhere," X asked.

"Patience, X," Towa said. "What we're after will soon be here. In fact, there it is now."

X watched a large circular ship moved into view. The ship steadily drew closer to the duo and soon X recognized it.

"That's a Frieza Force ship," X said.

"Yes, and no," Towa said. "It's true that this ship belongs to the Frieza Empire, but it doesn't belong to Frieza himself. It belongs to someone else. Someone we came to see."

"Surely you don't mean Frieza's father," Mira said. "You already tried him once already."

"No, it's not King Cold," Towa said. "It's someone else in Frieza's family."

X was quiet for a moment, and then it dawned on him who Towa was referring to! "You don't mean..."

"I do," Towa said. "Come, you two. Lets go aboard and recruit our next ally."

Back on Namek, Cloud and Luttice arrived just in time to find Vegeta in the clutches of Frieza. The tyrant had Vegeta by the neck, his tail wrapped around his throat and steadily cutting off his air supply. Frieza looked up as the two Saiyan Patrollers landed on the ground.

"Well, look who decided to join us, Vegeta," Frieza smirked. "Your two friends came to save you. Wasn't that nice of them? Oh, come now. Don't be rude. You should thank them."

Vegeta only managed to gargle painfully, desperately trying to pry Frieza's tail from around his neck. Tiring of this, Frieza whirled around, releasing his grip on Vegeta and sending him crashing into a nearby hill. Vegeta crumpled to the ground, unable to get up. With him out of the way, Frieza then turned his attention on the two remaining Saiyans.

"Well, it seems he's lost the will to fight," Frieza said. "Perhaps you two might prove more amusing than him."

"No problem," Luttice said. "We'll be more than happy to oblige you."

"Remember, we only need to hold him off until Goku gets here," Cloud said.

"Yeah, I know," Luttice replied. "I really wish we could go Super Saiyan. Imagine how he'd react to that."

"As tempting as that sounds, we need to hold off on that," Cloud said. "Once Goku goes Super Saiyan, there won't be any need to hide our own transformations. For now though, base forms will due."

Frieza flew towards the two Saiyans and the battle began. Cloud and Luttice were able to counter Frieza's attacks easily and match him blow for blow. Frieza fired off several Death Beams at them, only to have them dodge. Luttice retaliated with a barrage of ki blasts, forcing Frieza to dodge, only to be attacked by Cloud.

"Wretched Saiyans," Frieza raged. "Why don't you just accept your fate and die?"

"What can I say? We're a stubborn bunch," Cloud replied.

As they continued the battle, Cloud's scouter suddenly went off as a large power level appeared and was heading their way. Cloud had a pretty good idea just who that was. Turning, he spotted the source of the power level flying towards them. The figure landed on the ground and sure enough, it was Goku.

"Perfect timing," Luttice remarked.

Goku stood and faced the two Saiyans. "Cloud, Luttice. I wasn't expecting to see you two here." He then noticed Vegeta on the ground, injured and unable to move. "What happened to Vegeta?"

"Frieza," Cloud replied. "He did that to Vegeta."

"So that's Frieza, huh," Goku said, eyeing the Galactic Tyrant. "I figured he had to be powerful, but sensing him now...Well, it doesn't matter. I'll take care of this."

"You sure, Goku," Cloud asked. "Frieza's pretty strong. It might be best to let us help out."

"I appreciate that, but I'll take him myself, if you don't mind," Goku said. "It's not every day I get to fight someone so strong. But, hang around here anyway, just in case this fight gets out of hand. Until then, leave him to me."

Cloud sighed. While he had his doubts about this, as a Saiyan he could well understand Goku's need to fight a strong opponent. And at the very least he and Luttice would be nearby to help out just in case.

"Alright, Goku," Cloud said. "We'll leave this to you. But if it looks like you're in trouble, we're stepping in."

"Got it," Goku replied. "Thanks."

Goku approached Frieza and stood before him, both fighters sizing each other up.

"So now I'm fighting you," Frieza asked. "How droll. Honestly, you Saiyans seem to have a death wish. No matter. One or three of you, you'll all die by my hand."

With that, both Goku and Frieza powered up and then charged at one another!

End of Chapter Ten...