With a loud thud, a twenty-four-year-old Arsel hit the ground at the hands of a familiar figure dressed in fighting attire. Standing up, the Saiya-jin warrior rushed in at Valix, who kept his fighting stance at the ready. The two traded blows at blinding speeds, each to defend the other's until the general weight of the battle was in stalemate. Both then parted in a jolt of energy and began breathing heavily, but seconds later, they were back at it again. This time, however, they weren't just using physical attacks. Each fighter had an open hand charging an orb of energy, the other free one clenched in a fist. Now using all their limbs except for the one holding the gathered energy, even fiercer blows were sent back and forth. Flashes of energy from colliding attacks could be seen, but this was nothing compared to what each had in store for the other. After a deep sequence of moves from each warrior, their figures had parted and with controlling arms held up in support, the contained energy blasts were discharged, colliding with one another and erupting in an explosion which nearly ripped the walls apart, not to mention crater the floor.

Panting heavily, Arsel stood looking down the soul of his younger brother. Now easing himself, he saw Valix do the same and again, the two closed distances in the light of a finished bout. "It's amazing what four years does," Valix said, the maturity of being nineteen taking more than one toll upon him. "See? I told you that things would get better," Arsel replied as the two left the training room toward the showers. Things indeed had changed, too. Not only was Valix of much greater strength, but now, King Vegeta was strongly considering the allowance of letting the young Saiya-jin go out on his own missions to conquer planets, albeit weak ones. Garick still didn't have the respect for him as he did for Arsel, but with the seen improvements, Valix couldn't complain about the better-than-before treatment he was getting now.

Making his way to the showers, he'd expected to see his kin around. However, he found all stalls empty but the one he was occupying. Casting it off, Valix went about his hygiene and before long, had returned to the presence of his mother, who at the time, hadn't the most preferable expression for some odd reason. "Mother, what's wrong?" Valix asked, semi-familiar with this expression, but still wanting her to say it. "It's your father and Arsel," she replied, "they've gone by highest order of King Vegeta to join in the rebellion against Freezer. Suddenly, Valix's expression was warped in the spirit of shock. "They're doing what!?" the Saiya-jin exclaimed, almost as if in disbelief.

The reign of Freezer over the planet Vegeta-sei had been going on for years now. King Vegeta, a Saiya-jin who wouldn't dare be controlled of course, rebelled against this fiendish action after a short time. At the same time, though, he wished to keep this a secret from his people. However, in time, it became apparent that the inevitable revealing was upon them, as an all-out, full-scale rebellion was taking place. Now knowing that it had come to the King's own personal guards and soldier, Valix could only seek the King for answers, or if nothing else, a chance to assist his kin.

Racing from their quarters, the greatly improved fighter sought King Vegeta, the massively-sized ruler not taking long to find in all his full-scale activity. "King Vegeta, I must speak with you!" Valix urged. The King looked down to him, silent for a moment, then replied, "Valix…I'd just been looking for you." Ignoring that for the moment, he continued, "Where are my father and brother?" "They are off fighting against Freezer's intolerable reign over our people. You needn't worry about them - they should be fine. You, however, have your first conquering assignment. I need you to gain control of the planet Tsufro. It's not a very strong planet, so I doubt you'll have trouble. You'll leave as soon as possible," he replied. Not being one to challenge the King's firm word, and having the actual chance to go on his own mission, Valix stood in silence as his grand superior made his own way.

"Mom, mom!" Valix exclaimed, darting back into their quarters. "I've just been given my first assignment. I'm leaving right away," he continued, Eria acknowledging it to the best of her ability. Moving into his room, he'd quickly went about dressing himself in his common, yet special attire. Within moments, he reemerged from the confines of his residence and headed toward the docking bay. Although he tried desperate to look serious, he was grinning like mad inside, as he knew this was the first step in knowing he was strong enough…and ready enough to prove his worth to his father…and the universe.