episode 2

As Goku and Vegeta embraced their newly awakened Primal Saiyan forms, the ground beneath them trembled with a powerful rumble, as if the universe itself recognized the birth of something ancient and formidable. The temple had collapsed, leaving behind only dust and echoes of the past. The Saiyan warriors exchanged knowing glances—they had just unlocked a new level of power, but they could sense it wasn't enough to fully control it. Their Primal forms pulsed with wild energy, untamed and raw, as if the primal instincts of their ancestors still lingered within.

"We need to get a handle on this power before it burns us out," Vegeta muttered, his aura still crackling with primal energy. "This form... it's overwhelming."

Goku, grinning as always, nodded. "Yeah, it's wild! I can feel the strength, but it's like there's a beast inside trying to break loose."

Before they could react further, a sudden surge of energy in the atmosphere caught their attention. The sky above them darkened, and a crack appeared, splitting the fabric of reality. Out of the rift emerged a figure cloaked in black armor, his eyes glowing with a deep, malevolent red. His presence alone made the air heavy, and the surrounding planet seemed to quiver under his gaze.

"Well, well, well," the figure spoke in a low, gravelly voice. "So the rumors were true. The Saiyans have unlocked their primal power. I was wondering when someone would awaken it after all this time."

Vegeta tensed, sensing that this new arrival wasn't just some ordinary threat. "Who are you?" he demanded, stepping forward.

The armored figure smirked beneath his helm. "I am the harbinger of your downfall. My name is Zephyros, the last of the Celestial Warriors—the ones who sealed away your ancestors’ primal power eons ago. You Saiyans were too dangerous then, and now that you’ve unlocked this ancient force, I’m here to ensure you never have the chance to use it."

Goku tilted his head, confused but intrigued. "Wait, so you're saying you knew about this power before we did? What happened back then?"

Zephyros raised a hand, and in the air before them, a vision unfolded. It showed the ancient Saiyan race in their primal forms—towering, beast-like warriors with incredible power—waging war across the universe. Their strength was unmatched, but their thirst for battle and dominance spiraled out of control. Entire galaxies were decimated by their reckless battles.

The Celestial Warriors, a group of divine guardians, had intervened to stop the chaos. They sealed the Saiyans' primal powers, locking it away within their genetic code, ensuring that only under rare and extraordinary circumstances could it ever be awakened again.

Zephyros' voice turned cold. "We stopped you once, but it seems the seal wasn’t strong enough. Now, I will finish what my brethren started. Your kind cannot be allowed to wield such destructive power!"

Without warning, Zephyros extended his arm, and the entire planet shook. Massive fissures opened, and from them emerged shadowy creatures—monstrous beings forged from the remnants of the Celestial Warriors' power. They surged toward Goku and Vegeta with terrifying speed.

"Looks like he's not here for a chat," Goku said, his smile fading as he powered up. His Primal Saiyan aura flared, filling the battlefield with an intense, golden light.

Vegeta, already on edge, clenched his fists, summoning his own power. "Fine. Let’s see if this so-called 'primal' strength is enough to crush him."

The two Saiyans dashed forward to meet the wave of creatures, their movements fluid but fierce. Goku's fists collided with one of the shadow beasts, sending it crashing into the ground with a single punch. Vegeta, meanwhile, blasted another with a barrage of energy attacks, obliterating it before it could even reach him. The primal energy within them enhanced every punch, every movement, and their senses sharpened beyond anything they had ever experienced before.

But Zephyros merely watched, unimpressed.

"You think these pitiful creatures are your real test?" he taunted, raising his hand to the sky. A bolt of dark energy shot from his palm, crashing into the ground between Goku and Vegeta, splitting the battlefield in two. The shockwave forced both Saiyans to halt their attacks.

"You Saiyans have always relied on brute strength," Zephyros continued. "But this primal power is not just about raw energy. It is about control. Can you tame the beast within, or will it consume you?"

Vegeta growled, realizing the truth behind Zephyros' words. The primal energy within him was powerful, yes, but it was wild—unpredictable. His muscles burned as if on fire, his mind constantly on the verge of slipping into a savage rage.

Goku, too, could feel the strain. His body felt heavier, the energy inside him harder to control. "Vegeta... he’s right. We’ve got to master this power, or it’ll overwhelm us."

But Vegeta wasn’t one to admit weakness easily. His pride burned as brightly as his power. "I don’t need a lecture from you, Kakarot! I’ll master this power in my own way!"

Goku, however, had a different approach. Closing his eyes for a brief moment, he remembered Whis’ teachings about balance, about controlling not just his body, but his mind and spirit. Slowly, he began to calm the storm inside him, reigning in the wild energy.

Vegeta noticed Goku’s shift and snarled. "Don’t think you can surpass me, Kakarot!" But deep down, he knew Goku was on the right track. Gritting his teeth, Vegeta did his best to calm his own energy, though it was far more difficult for him.

Zephyros, watching this unfold, frowned. "They’re adapting faster than I anticipated," he muttered to himself. "No matter. I will crush them before they master their power."

The dark warrior leapt forward, faster than either Saiyan could react. He appeared in front of Vegeta, delivering a devastating punch to his gut that sent him flying backward. Before Goku could intervene, Zephyros unleashed a barrage of energy blasts, forcing him on the defensive.

"I won’t let you control this power!" Zephyros roared. "I will eradicate your entire race before you become the monsters of legend again!"

But even as Zephyros pressed his attack, Goku and Vegeta could feel themselves adapting. Their Primal Saiyan forms began to stabilize. The wild energy inside them became less chaotic, more focused. And as they powered up once more, their combined auras merged, sending a shockwave across the battlefield.

The real battle was about to begin.

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