'It's funny how so much can change in a few months, yet so much stays the same. A few months ago, I met Raditz, and we fought for the first time. Since then, he has improved massively - to the point where I worry my actions may cause unintended ripples - and I have improved similarly, my power always a bit above his. A few months ago, I started working on my transformations with Frieza. I now have nearly completed stage one of my training, and I'm ready to move on to achieving the third form. And yet, my training in transformations has resulted in Frieza himself working to show me an example of each form. I worry that if I cause him to become more active, not even a Super Saiyan could defeat him.' - END LOG DAY 81

I finished writing. The logs were a feature I discovered one night when searching through the game menu. I checked my status screen one last time.

Name: Glacier

- HP: 1900/1900 (+1.9%/min)

- MP: 2750/2750 (+2.0%/min)

Level: 9 (6600/9000)

Age: 0

Title: The Gamer

Race: Arcosian

Form: Minimal

Stats (18 points remaining):

- STR: 7

- CON: 9

- DEX: 15

- INT: 17

- WIS: 10

- KI: 8

Battle Power: 2216

Skills:

- Gamers Body

- Gamers Mind

- Observe

- Intimidate

Techniques:

- Ice Blade

Transformations:

- Minimal Lv. MAX

- Second Lv. 6

- Third Lv. 0

- True (Locked)

- ?

Perks:

- Natural Power

- Memories of a Past Life

- Berserker

The transformations section appeared shortly after I transformed for the first time. It looked like I had a mastery for each transformation, and I had to have a certain mastery to reach the next level. Once I reached level five for my second form, the third form unlocked. I still hadn't tried third form yet.

I was quite happy for my stats. I had nearly doubled my power, and I hadn't used all of my stat points and hadn't matured at all. From what I could tell from Frieza, my power growth rate was quite uncommon, but not unheard of. If I went gun-ho with the stat points, I would draw a lot of attention to myself. Another reason for saving up the stat points is that it would be much easier to manually train those stats while levelling up to progress me normally and give a power boost when needed. I had managed to raise my STR, CON, DEX and KI by one each from manual training, but progress was very slow.

Unfortunately, my constant training gave me worries. Due to zenkai boosts, Raditz got stronger after every defeat, so when he goes to Earth, I fear Goku and Piccolo will not be able to win, even through trickery. And Raditz is not the only one. Vegeta and Nappa have noticed Raditz's improvement and are training more than before.

Even Frieza seems to be improving. While it is hard to tell, his frequent transforming seems to be making him more fit, and he is regaining his strength that decayed in his years of rule. Thankfully he isn't training seriously, because the massive improvements he made in four months of serious training in Super would cause a problem. My only option to save myself is to become better faster.

My next stage of training begins soon.

XxX

"Hey Raditz," I greeted the saiyan.

"Hey kid," he replied with a grunt and a half smile. Due to the Gamer ability affecting the world around me, Raditz gained more and more respect and camaraderie towards me. I realised with a pang of guilt that I might need to kill him if worst comes to worst.

"So, shall we start?"

"Read my mind."

And so we went, sparring together. We were almost equal at first, but soon he gained the upper hand. The more the fight went on, the stronger and faster he seemed to get. Eventually, his punches were too much for me to handle. Confused I checked his status, something which I tended to neglect doing. I only really checked his BP, to gauge how much I should improve by.

Stats:

- STR:10

- CON: 14

- DEX: 16

- INT: 5

- WIS: 6

- KI: 9

He had much higher physical stats. While his BP only amounted to 2166, he was much stronger and faster. Such a change could not have happened overnight, which meant...

"You've been holding back," I accused. Our spars seemed to be getting easier despite our power differences not changing much. He must have been holding back on me for some reason.

"Heh, so you noticed," he grinned, "I thought I might surprise you for today, and win again!"

It definitely worked. I was completely taken aback by this unexpected power increase. Serves me right for neglecting both my information at my fingertips and my physical stats. I could fix one of those now.

"Well, if you are going all out, I guess I should as well." I smirked as I dumped 4 points into DEX, 5 into STR and 3 into CON.

The changes took affect. My body grew slightly from my increased constitution, my muscles bulged from the new strength and they became leaner from the higher dexterity. My BP rose to 2617.

"Shall we continue?" I asked smirking.

Intimidates level has increased by one (1)

Way to ruin the moment game.

Raditz dashed me, testing my power. We traded blows, but my body was not used to this new found power, and I made mistakes which Raditz capitalised on. He was still winning. He landed a heavy blow on my solar plexus, taking a large chunk of my health away.

Health below 10%. Berserker perk activated.

You have gained the status effect Berserk.

Status effect Beserk partially mitigated by Gamers Mind.

My power grew. I had never experienced this perk in effect before. My quests always stopped when I dropped below 200 health, meaning I never went below 10% before my new health boost. My aura blazed a brilliant dark blue, similar to my flesh, dancing off of my skin like flames in the wind.

"Are you ready Raditz?" was my only response to his shock. I dashed forwards, faster than Raditz could react, with my dexterity of 28.5, and clotheslined him. I knocked him back and appeared behind him as he flew. I kicked him up, appeared above him and slammed both my hands clasped together on his back. He fell to the floor unconscious.

Name: Raditz

- HP: 36/3400

Holy, I almost killed him. The power rushing through my body was still there, my health increasing at a rapid rate to reach 220, where the perk would deactivate.

Quest Completed

The Next Stage of Training

Win Conditions:

- Defeat Raditz 10 times

- Reach a battle power of 3,500

Win Reward:

- 2000 EXP

- Reputation with Raditz increases

- Reputation with Nappa increases

That coupled with the normal training with Raditz quest gave me a total of 2600 EXP.

You have levelled up.

You have reached level 10. HP increased by 1000. MP increased by 1000. 1 new perk available.

"Well, well, well. Look at this. You almost killed him. Serves him right for underestimating you and not realising you were holding back," Nappa chuckled as he walked in to the training room, "You can't improve anymore on trash like him. I'll be your new training partner. We'll still see how much potential you hold. Meet me back here before lights are back on tomorrow," with that, he sauntered off, leaving me with a half dead Raditz. As I did a double check over his stat screen, I noticed a difference.

Raditz is one of the few remaining saiyans alive. He is the weakest of his team of Vegeta and Nappa. There are rumours about his younger brother, Kakarot, still being alive and he is currently searching for the records of his mission.

This was the point where Raditz was starting to search for Goku's birth reports and mission. I could 'help' him, and possibly find Earth. I was itching to smell the natural air again.

A quest has been created

Find Earth

Win Conditions:

- Find Earth in the time limit

- Arrive on Earth

Lose Conditions:

- Earth not found

- Earth is destroyed

- Failure to arrive on Earth

- Time runs out (284 days remaining)

Bonus Objectives:

- Have Raditz not find Earth before you arrive

- Be endorsed by Frieza for your trip

Win Reward:

- 300,000 EXP

- Story Mode unlocked

- Drop out of Frieza's Army

Lose Reward:

- Reputation with Raditz greatly increases

- Drop out of Frieza's Army

I could ask Frieza to send me to a planet where I believe there is a saiyan, under the guise of recruiting or eliminating him, and then mysteriously drop off the radar. I was going to leave Frieza's Army win or lose, so I might as well do it on my terms. The Story Mode would have to be looked at once it unlocks, but it shouldn't be too much different from normal, just some minor changes. Itching to look at my new perk, I went to close the pop-up, until I noticed something.

If I remembered correctly, I joined Frieza's Army roughly 3 Earth months ago. Precisely, 81 days. My other quests all said 1 year remaining when they were created, but all those were made on the same day. This was counting down to the same point. Something was going to happen on my first birthday. Something big. While I didn't think I would fail those quests, I needed to prepare for the future.

XxX

"Aargh!" I screamed in pain, my armour shattering and my bones cracking. My head felt like it was being torn apart and my bones were being stretched and deformed. I fell to the ground panting.

Name: Glacier

- HP: 1900/9200 (+8.2%/min)

- MP: 2750/12050 (+7.0%/min)

Level: 10 (200/10000)

Age: 0

Title: The Gamer

Race: Arcosian

Form: Third

Stats (16 points remaining):

- STR: 72

- CON: 72

- DEX: 114

- INT: 105

- WIS: 60

- KI: 48

Battle Power: 15,700

I'd finally done it. Third form was unlocked. One more step to go. My body trembling from the exertion, I descended to the second form, racking up more mastery for it while in that state.

"I'm honestly surprised. I didn't expect you to catch on this quick. You will be an effective member of the army once you get better." Frieza said with pleasure.

"Thank you Lord Frieza. I will strive to improve more." I replied with a bowed head.

"Now, do it again. I want you to reach the final stage in half the time it took to reach this one."

I complied and transformed again.

All for an unknown threat to prepare for in a year.

XxX

"Hey, Raditz." I called out, walking towards him and lowering my voice, "I heard you've been looking for a mission report from before your planet was destroyed."

"How do you know about that?" he snapped.

"Merely rumours, but I want to help. I have a feeling that you may not have full access to the reports. I may have more clearance."

"Hmph, fine. I am looking for the report for which planet my brother Kakarot was sent to. We need more saiyans to be found, but it is difficult to find anything."

"I will help. I would like to see how this brother of yours fights."

"You sound like a saiyan."

We shared a laugh. An unexpected bond was strengthened that day. One that will help me escape what was coming in a year.

XxX

"Lord Frieza, I have information you may like to hear." I said, walking into his room.

"What is it?"

"I have heard rumours about a saiyan that escaped Planet Vegeta's destruction."

"What of it. Three of those monkeys is enough."

"My point exactly," now came the hard part, "I wish to be sent to the planet this saiyan is on. Officially, it can be a recruitment mission, but I believe it would be wise to eliminate this saiyan before he can procreate."

"Hmm... You certainly are capable of dealing with it. Very well, if you are able to find this planet, you have my full support for this mission once your training is complete."

"Thank you, Lord Frieza." I bowed

"You must understand though, this being an unofficial mission will mean that should something happen, you will be on your own." he reminded me sternly, "Now. Show me your progress on your third form."

XxX

'I still worry over the deadline, even today. I am so close to finishing my quests, but the year mark draws ever closer.

Training with Nappa has been very different than with Raditz. Raditz focused on getting stronger and teaching me how to fight, Nappa focuses on a different aspect. He focuses on my ability to overpower many enemies at once and general genocidal tactics. It has been a... learning experience, to say the least. At first, I could barely stand up to him even while Berserker was active. Now, I can barely go toe to toe with him normally, and our matches go either way.

Despite our growing relationship from our battles, he still follows Vegeta almost exclusively. Raditz, however, may side with me if worst comes to worst. And Vegeta... Vegeta despises me still. The only acknowledgement of my existence is to sneer. When the Saiyan Saga rolls around, I feel as if he will go for me.

My training with Frieza has gone well, but the mastery I must have on third form is much higher than what was needed on second to reach the next stage. I am dreading the day I have to don that form, partially from the memory of the pain, but also because of what it represents. The end of my natural evolution. The end of my training with Frieza. That form is truly a last resort for me. For when it is used, someone is going to die. I just hope it is never going to be needed.' -END LOG DAY 173

XxX

So this is chapter 4. The next chapter will be a sort of interlude of the final 6 months of Frieza's army in a similar style to the end of this chapter. I will also start each chapter with a log entry for any character in the story.

Now for the Guest review Q&A

Q: Damn. I'm worried that with Frieza having to train him that he will be more active and actual training himself for once, so he'll be much stronger than he was when he originally fought on Namek... that's scary.

Also, Raditz is going to be getting those Zenkai boosts around three times a day until he leaves for Earth... so he'll also probably be much stronger than he was in canon. Which would probably light a fire under Vegeta and Nappa's asses making them train more to stay ahead of Raditz... I'm interested in seeing how these butterflies will change everything

A: :)

Q: Could you have the transformations as skills and show a 'mastery' for each form? Then, to unlock the next form you would have to have 'fluid' mastery over said form, but the mastery can still increase to 'perfect' after attaining the next form.

A: Didn't think of a mastery system. Added that this chapter. Thanks

Well, that's about all that I really think needs answering for now. Keep reviewing!

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