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Kaioken level 500…well, it hurt. He had pushed himself in his hurry to get to this point, he knew his body would soon make accommodations for the extra levels of energy surging inside him but so far, the experience wasn't the most comfortable he had felt. The departure of Israel had hurt more than he had expected, after almost two years of training with him through thick and thin, Goku had found himself rather endeared to the angelic being of nigh on limitless power. That was to be expected, however after his sudden departure Goku had no idea what to do, he could not get out of this seemingly unending white box and neither did he have any desire to stay. For one fleeting moment of horror he thought he was trapped in this place and would have to take his life if he ever wanted it to end as he seemingly needed no food or water to survive. Then his radar, the internal energy one, picked up a flare of power, not too far away, but not too close either, and Goku felt a flare of hope.

His power was at max within seconds, and he took off, the sound barrier? He had broken the light barrier long ago. Nothing could stand in his way, but as he reached the place the flare was, it vanished and another one (or was it the same one) appeared a little distance off, but by the time Goku reached that, a different one had appeared, soon Goku was a blaze of red energy that rushed from one point to another, a marvel to watch, but it soon became obvious that the appearance of the flares was not a coincidence. Goku stopped for a second and realized that he had been running in a shape. He floated a little distance up and saw that he was drawn an arrow, the energy from his fierce blazing tempest slowly fading. The arrow pointed due North West, and so Goku went that way, not much farther he picked up another flare of energy, Goku changed direction and flew towards it, soon it vanished too but Goku kept flying in the same direction until he reached another reading, this little trial continued until Goku was panting, he fell back to his original state letting his shell of red energy evaporate. He felt beat and tired, but as he fought his way back to his feet he realized that he could not sense the flare anymore, it had vanished, Goku had reached it but there was no other one to pick up the trial, instead of the familiar energy signature Goku felt…laughter. It was coming from his left, a faint laughter like someone far in the distance. He clambered to his feet and started walking in the direction wondering which other creature was stranded here as himself or if this was some sort of test, the laughter died down as he approached, and Goku saw to his surprise a handsome young man sitting on the ground smiling arrogantly up at him, as the man stood up Goku realized he was little more than a boy, he couldn't be more than twenty five years old and had short stature, less than six feet at best, with long hair and skinny short frame the boy didn't make that much of an intimidating figure, yet Goku could not sense any energy radiating off him, if he couldn't see him with his bare eyes Goku would have sworn he was completely alone. The boy had an innate confidence radiating off him, Goku knew he was masking his energy signature but for that he would have to be skilled in the field of energy reading, skilled enough to at least be able to read Goku's power, and Goku was not making any attempt to cover his own signature. Yet if this boy did know who he was, then why was he so confident?

Goku made the first move: "Who are you?"

"Who do you think I am?" the answer was critical, Goku had expected no less. How many mysteries did this day hold?

"I think you're a test." said Goku. "Really?" the reply came in a rather mocking tone.

"Actually no, I have no idea who the heck you are; I was just trying to sound wise and all. Look you better start explaining or else I'm going to be making some introductions, specifically between my fist and your - oof"

Goku doubled over midsentence, the boy had punched him in the stomach…hard. Apparently strength and muscle mass weren't directly proportional in a place like this. Goku swept him a kick trying to knock the boy's feet out but he jumped, and at last moment, kicked Goku in the face, his nose shattered. Goku hung back for a minute as he focused on his nose in a few seconds it regenerated completely. Goku smirked, he wasn't worried about this boy, and he still had a lot of surprises up his sleeve. He powered up to level 5 of kaioken, he didn't even feel the strain, and how would he, when he had borne power over a hundred times greater. He charged the boy and aimed a punch for his face… a punch that the boy grabbed in his hand. He seemed unbothered by the sudden rise in Goku's strength; in fact he seemed to have expected it. He was still at a level above Goku, and therefore Goku increased his power even higher, kaioken 10…25…50…200…400…

But the boy was impervious, Goku couldn't feel the boy's energy level but he knew that the boy was increasing his power in tempo to Goku, there was no other explanation for Goku's lack of advantage, he could feel the strain of kaioken catching up to him and he knew he had to make a move, and a move he had to make soon. He would use the Mahar, and he would not hold back. His strength would not last forever so Goku decided to go all or nothing, he powered up to kaioken level 500. He was pushing his luck, he knew, but this was his last chance, his only chance in a manner of speaking, he didn't really think the boy would be waiting for him to regain consciousness with a cup of coffee if he collapsed. Goku thought he saw a flicker of apprehension in the boys eyes as he powered up to this stage but Goku didn't spare the time to think, he gathered all the energy that was left inside him and focused his entire being on it pushing it into his hands that he had cupped above his head, the energy above him was so great he felt it would scorch him to ash if he tried to contain it any longer, he let it all rip in the direction of the boy. The lad's expression went from one of arrogance to one of worry to one of grim determination, he planted his feet and stood his ground, he put his hands in front of him as if they were a wall, and to Goku's grim satisfaction he closed his eyes. The Mahar collided with the boy and a huge roar could be heard, Goku's attack the tidal wave of destruction was rarely blocked and when it was stopped it did not stop happily, it fought against the wall of the boys hands and pushed and pushed yet it could not break through.

Slowly it faded into the air the only mark it ever existed was the pinkness of the boy's palms. His arrogant expression returned and Goku, completed spent and utterly defeated fell to the ground.

The boy laughed.

Perhaps that was it…perhaps the pain in his limbs, or maybe the indignity of his position. But Goku felt rage, it started as a bubble deep in him, but it was fueled, fueled by the thought that he had never before lost a battle, and here he had lost the battle for his survival. He would perish now and he could do nothing about it, all his greatness and strengths were now worth nothing. They would rot with his body.

The boy kept laughing…

…Goku exploded.

Humiliation and Rage, Frustration and Ambition, these were his motivators, his helpers and benefactors. His pain was what made him strong. Not his strength, not his training, those gave him power, but his pain…his pain was what made him strong. It gave him strength he didn't know he had. His power was back, greater than before and rising. He got to his feet, he was blazing…a beacon of power, and he was magnificent. He was Goku,

And he was angry.

He was greater than ever before, the energy coursed through his still form, he was being ripped apart torn and changed. He was evolving.

And when he emerged, the greatest he had ever been. His body remade anew, his power greater than he thought possible. He knew he had passed the test. The boy knew that too…

After all, he had stopped laughing.

The new Goku walked up to the boy, his hand was pale, but it was strong, with long elegant fingers and strong bones and an intricate map of veins. It was a powerful hand; the hand lifted the boy off the ground and threw him back. It mad eth boy realize just how much he was over powered, surely the boy could understand when he had accomplished his task, he expected the boy to cower, he would have liked that, it would make killing the boy that much sweeter, but the boy stood up, and he…he smiled.

His form evaporated like air, and in his place stood Israel. He smiled benevolently at Goku.

"You have passed the final test, come my boy. Gabriel, king of all angels awaits you. A higher calling awaits you, come and embrace your destiny." A doorway appeared in the air, the door was brilliantly white and Israel walked towards it expecting Goku to follow.

Goku didn't follow.

He extended his palm, he could feel the steady rhythm, the beat of the angels heart, hear the blood pumping around it. Though he was a dozen feet away he could cup it in his palm as easily as if distance didn't exist. The steady pounding of the angel's essence annoyed Goku. He took hold of the heart, he felt it move and he squeezed. The heart ruptured, the angel fought back, but he didn't stand a chance.

The heart exploded, the lungs punctured and the angel died. He crumpled on the ground.

"I can find my own way thanks." Goku walked forward, and he stepped through the gate.

Damn this was hard writing. Thanks guys for reading I hoped you enjoyed it, really I do, the views on my profile and the follows, favorites and reviews are the only reasons I keep writing.

Thanks guys, you really are great.

Review Replies:

To Jay: Thanks mate I really appreciate it. No, he won't be going super however he will go through a transformation.