8. Dark desires
Coronation
Vegeta clutches his head in agony at the piercing echo. Gohan, Goku and Supreme Kai look on in concern as they watch him writhe in pain. Such signs of weakness are not a common occurrence.
Babidi's manipulations are precise and Vegeta struggles to stay unwavering. But the power, oh the immense, unlimited power; it's overwhelming. Like a sinful dream ready for him to sink his teeth into. It's all free, it's all there. And it is all his.
Vegeta is falling deeper and deeper into oblivion.
He can vaguely hear Supreme Kai's cries from behind him, reminding him to remain pure and to be strong. Vegeta shudders inwardly. He has never been innocent.
Goku and Gohan are caught in his peripheral vision. The Son family has shamed him time and again. He deserves the right to claim his revenge. The time has come.
Supreme Kai shouts stubbornly once more, but Vegeta is too far gone to return now.
This time he will be the victor and no one will stand in his way. Not Freeza, not Cell, not Babidi, not Gohan. Not even Goku.
The Prince of Saiyans is about to take his throne.
And so, Majin Vegeta is born.