Family Ties

by Sentarous

Take a concept that Budokai Tenkaichi 2 considered to a character that was written out far too soon. The thoughts of Raditz in this alternative take into the Earth and Namek saga's are where this story goes as we develop Raditz in a way not done often.

1. Authors Note

Authors Note

After rewatching the entire series of Dragonball and yes, I mean all three of them (I skimmed over the films), I have come to a realization. The writing of the series seemed consistent up until Namek where we saw a bit of the script progressively downplay on itself. As a serious co-writer for cooperative writing efforts, I defintely thought this was the case. Then I looked to a idea that had been suggested or even implied in one of the Dragonball video games franchise. The concept of Raditz not being written out of the show.

Then sometime this week I came across the tolerable fanfiction story, Blood of My Blood, which rewrites the concept of Raditz being written out and his involvement with future plotlines. This opened my mind to write again (and watching the series gave me a good memory of the script). So I considered it and I've realized I want to do my own rewrite or reconsideration if you will of Dragonball's Z chronicles. More serious writers than I am will find this a joke of a attempt as it will downplay on what the show was and possibly ruin canon. Now I admit, I'm not the best at writing canon but I'm going to try.

Please note this story may include more filler tie-in's. I want to add a original character or two for the use of this. I am not going to overplay on that character's relevance however, the story is still very much about Goku (and Raditz, if you need that confirmation).

I thank 'Raditz Silver' for the drive to put my effort to such a project.

Also, please note I do not own (although I know I wish I did, sometimes) Dragonball or any related content and take no credit for the content that is purely canon. Alternative context is influenced from Dragoball: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 and the aforementioned story. I ask you to read it to support that author as well. If you have any inquiries please contact me via MSN Messenger or AOL Messenger. My MSN is on my profile so grab that if you use that and My AIM is Mike Sentarous. I hope you will enjoy future chapters in this one shot project.

Also note that this individual story is only planned to go as far as the end of the Namek saga(s). But that may change! Comment if you will.

Cheers.