Dragon Ball: I Became Cell in a Doomed Future

As Frieza sank into the sea of fire, the expressions of Earth's warriors were mixed and heavy.

Babidi curled his lips into a cold sneer.

"Is he really dead already? What a disappointment. I was hoping to control him."

King Cold's face showed a trace of pride.

"Lord Babidi, the vitality of our clan far exceeds your imagination."

"Frieza's just completely exhausted right now. That kind of injury isn't enough to threaten his life."

Babidi's tentacles trembled with excitement.

"Excellent! Cold, bring him here!"

"Looks like choosing Earth as our final stop was indeed a wise move. Another powerful subordinate is about to be mine."

With a flash, King Cold dove into the churning lava and instantly returned with Frieza's limp body in hand.

One of Frieza's eyes had been completely destroyed, while the other glowed blood-red with rage and hatred, reflecting fiercely in the firelight.

Cold gripped Frieza's head in one massive hand and said with a cruel tone,

"Frieza, you've always been my favorite child. It pains me to kill you with my own hands."

Frieza was in no condition to even lift a finger.

With great effort, he gritted his teeth and rasped,

"Damn it... I underestimated you... Babidi..."

Babidi let out a chilling laugh.

"Kekekeke... You'll soon be under my spell. Just another loyal puppet to add to my collection!"

"D-don't even think about it... I'm the Emperor of the Universe!" Frieza snarled.

"Which makes it all the more amusing to turn you into my servant!" Babidi laughed maniacally.

He began chanting, casting his mind-controlling spell.

Frieza's entire body convulsed violently, his remaining eye bloodshot and trembling.

"We have to stop Babidi! He mustn't control Frieza!" Levos shouted, his voice sharp with urgency.

But on Earth's side, those still able to fight were few:

Gamma 1, Gamma 2, Piccolo, Bulma, and Fat Gotenks who barely qualified as a shield.

Realizing how dire the situation was, they all launched ki blasts and energy beams toward Babidi's group.

BOOM BOOM BOOM!

Dozens of powerful energy waves surged across the battlefield only to be easily deflected by Ginyu.

Just as despair was setting in...

A golden light tore through the sky, crashing down into the magma pool with an earth-shattering boom.

BOOM!!

The sound shook the heavens, the shockwave knocking everyone back.

Lava exploded into waves. The searing flames swirled and rolled.

All eyes turned to the center of the impact where a glowing figure stood bathed in firelight.

A cold, commanding voice rang out:

"Who gave you permission to enslave Frieza?"

As the flames parted, a figure emerged similar in form to Frieza, but taller, stronger, and more majestic.

His entire body gleamed like he wore a suit of golden armor.

He rose slowly from the magma, hovering defiantly before Ginyu.

Levos' pupils contracted.

Golden Cooler?!

Babidi froze in disbelief.

"How... how can there be so many powerful beings on this planet?!"

Cooler's gaze locked on Babidi.

"There are no 'strong' fighters on this planet except me."

"You bastard, how dare you speak so arrogantly?!" Babidi snapped. "Majin Buu! Kill him!"

Majin Buu tilted his head, studying Cooler curiously. Then his eyes narrowed.

"Fighting a strong guy... sounds fun!"

"RAAARGHH!!"

With a happy roar, Majin Buu charged with a punch faster than the eye could see.

Cooler snorted, catching Buu's fist with one hand and slamming his other fist downward.

BANG!

Buu's face caved in and then his entire head exploded.

"NO! MAJIN BUU!" Babidi screamed.

But before he could finish, a golden energy orb formed in Cooler's palm and detonated Buu's body into pieces.

Majin Buu had been completely outclassed.

"That trash thought he could be my opponent?" Cooler said coldly.

"Lord Cooler! Allow me to be your opponent!" Ginyu's eyes burned with fighting spirit.

Cooler gave him a chilly glance and slowly flew forward.

"I can tell you're strong. Worthy of my attention. So."

"HAAAAH!"

Cooler's muscles bulged, his body growing larger and more imposing.

His horns extended backward, his face became masked, and sharp bone-blades grew from his arms.

Two sharp ridges emerged from his back.

In just moments, Cooler had transformed into his Ultimate Form.

Unlike Frieza's transformations, there was no chaotic eruption of power. No screaming winds or flashing skies. Just pure, cold, supreme pressure.

"Even Frieza never reached this stage," Cooler said coldly.

A dark red orb formed in his palm.

"Now, let's begin."

Cooler vanished.

In the next instant, his palm was pressed against Ginyu's head.

The dark red energy ball exploded like a miniature sun.

Flames and shockwaves burst outward, engulfing Ginyu in hellfire.

"ZIIIIZZZZZHH!"

The sound of burning flesh echoed through the air, followed by Ginyu's painful roar.

But as the flames faded, Ginyu let out a twisted laugh.

"Not bad! That actually hurt!"

Cooler's gaze sharpened.

"To think Earth had someone worth my time."

The next moment.

Ginyu lunged.

Golden and monstrous shadows tangled midair. The clash of titans rocked the land and sky.

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!

Explosions thundered, shockwaves tearing the clouds apart.

Tornadoes whipped across the battlefield as their battle shook the entire world.

With Ultimate Golden Cooler holding off Ginyu Max, Earth's warriors saw their opening.

They immediately launched a barrage of attacks toward Babidi.

No one held back. Each fighter unleashed their strongest techniques.

Now, only King Cold remained standing in front of Babidi.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Dozens of energy blasts sliced through the air, packed with devastating power.

Babidi's face twisted with panic.

"Cold! Block them! Block all of them!"

He turned toward Ginyu in frustration.

"Damn it! Why hasn't he finished the fight yet?!"

KRA-KRA-KRA-KROOM!

White light burst across King Cold's body as he struggled to shield Babidi.

The hulking tyrant was being pushed to his limit.

Just a bit more... and they could break through.

But at that moment, Babidi suddenly burst into joyous laughter.

"Yes! I did it! I've successfully controlled Frieza!"

A black M-shaped mark slowly emerged on Frieza's forehead.

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