Child of Radditz
Disclaimer: I don't own Dragonball Z or its characters.
Author's Notes: This is my 1st attempt at a DBZ fanfiction. It's an AU insert that happens after Goku defeats Frieza and Planet Namek blows up.
Chapter 1: The Baby
* Three years before DBZ *
A burst of orange flames erupted from the ground as an explosion ripped through it. An intense tremor coursing through the ground beneath her caused her to stumble. The cloaked woman yelped and clutched the bundle in her arms protectively against her and dove behind a large boulder. In the back of her, she heard a faint chuckle over the sounds of the flames.
"Now, now Arana. How I hate to see you suffer!" the voice sneered. "Just give me the child and I'll leave you in peace!"
Hatred boiled through Arana at these words. She gazed down at the small female Saiyan baby in her arms, barely even a week old. She would never let him have her. The ship was only a few feet away. It was damaged and running slower but Arana knew it functioned at least. "Do you take me for a fool, Celerii? Your word is as good as a pile of excrement."
Celerii laughed. "Such harsh words! We only want what's best for your dear daughter. I mean, I'm sure she'd want to grow up with her brother! Are you denying her that, Arana?"
"The brother you stole from her, you mean? Where have you taken my son?" Arana demanded, anger turning her vision a fierce red. The baby squirmed uncomfortably as Arana slowly edged away from the safety of the rock a little.
"He is safe. Now give me the girl or I shall be forced to take her by force," Celerii snapped. "And you and I both know that you are no match for me."
Arana looked into her child's large blue-green eyes. Wisps of dark blue hair were poking out from under the small cap on her head. Innocent eyes watched her. Arana wrapped one arm tightly around her precious bundle and held her close.
"I'll take my chances!" Arana dashed out and aimed her free arm in Celerii's direction in the air. She concentrated and power surged through her. A ball of orange light formed in her palm and then blasted at the male Saiyan. She didn't even wait to see if it hit or not but mad a mad dash for the ship. Arana knew the powerful Saiyan Celerii would deflect it.
She shoved the baby into the sphere and thrust in a small message cube that she had made a recording on earlier. With a sad smile, she whispered. "I love you darling. Live."
Arana slammed the door shut, sealing the pod ship to its sphere shape that she had already set up a take off sequence on already. Then it suddenly got very bright around her. Light reflected off of the silver pod. Arana could make out the distinct sound of a hyperactive charge of energy surging right at her and the pod. There was a bright flash of gold heading towards them in the reflection the pod was giving off.
"NO!" Arana screamed, throwing her body protectively over the pod. It was starting to warm up but needed a boost to get off. But not like this! She screamed as the beam struck into her body, flames engulfing flesh and body on her back. With a small gasp, she crumpled in front of the pod.
Celerii laughed as he levitated not a far distance from her. "That was beautiful! Ah, Radditz was a lucky fellow to land a pretty like you. That scream was simply marvelous! Bravo!"
"I...must...save...her..." Arana murmured. Something red was seeping into her vision. Her entire body shuddered with stabbing pain. She felt so tired.
Closing her eyes, Arana shakily pushed her arms out and concentrated with her remaining strength. This was the only way to save her daughter. Her life meant nothing anymore.
By now, Celerii had figured out her plan and sounded furious. "You impetuous Saiyan woman!"
Arana staggered as a series of explosions struck the ground to her left, but remained focused. All of the strength left in her damaged body gathered into an invisible force. She smiled and shoved all of it out at the pod. The small pod blasted off in a blur off of the ground, propelled by her strength and what power it had for take off.
"NOOOO!" Celerii roared, his gruff voice echoing across the vast distance. He would never be able to catch it. He landed next to where Arana had collapsed to the ground; she was laughing softly at her victory.
"How shall I kill you? Hmm...I know! The old fashioned way!" Celerii reached down and grabbed her head in his arms. Then with a violent jerk, he snapped her neck. The sound of bones breaking, splintering as her head was forced unnaturally, was like music to his ears. "Now for the bonfire!"
He aimed and fired another beam at the corpse of Arana, obliterating her completely and leaving nothing but a hole in the ground.
You've won nothing really Arana. Your precious Radditz will be so surprised when his own child kills him! Then those fools will know what happens when you outlaw us! After all, we still have the boy... Celerii thought and flew off to meet up with his crew, a smug smile on his face.
Days on Yadrott were pretty boring most of the time. Eno would have given anything to have some sort of adventure. He was a warrior, a protector of his village. And incredibly bored. Everyday was the same: wake up, eat, harvest grain, eat, comb rock beds, eat, talk to elders, eat, and then sleep. Then the cycle started over.
As if some deity was reading his thoughts, there was suddenly a loud explosion somewhere. Startled, Eno nearly fell from his seat on the balcony. Down below, others were looking around in confusion at the sudden noise.
"Eno! Come quick!" Eno's friend Ruof cried excitedly as he ran down the street.
"What is it, Ruof? What was that explosion?" Eno asked, hopping down and landing next to his friend.
"A ship of some sort crashed near our village!" Ruof babbled.
"A ship? Out here?" Eno asked as they walked quickly in the direction others were flocking towards.
As they ran out into the red sanded desert, Eno caught a glimpse of a large crater with dust billowing out of it. Other from Eno's village and from others were crowding around it. Hushed murmurs ran through the crowd.
"Wow, look at that!"
"I've never seen a round ship before!"
"Is there anyone in it?"
"I say we blow it up to see if there's any food inside."
The village Grand Elder Enin inspected the site as he sidled up next to Eno, running a wrinkled magenta hand across his forehead. "What do you make of it, Eno?"
Eno examined the site again. For some odd reason, he felt drawn to it. He felt a bright presence inside. "I say we open it. Someone could be inside."
"What?! What if there's danger?" Ruof exclaimed.
"Well, why don't we find out?" Eno replied. He concentrated and levitated off of the ground and made his way into the crater. Three others followed him, proceeding with the utmost caution.
Eno peered into the ruby colored window of the unusual ship. The ship was rather dark inside so he really couldn't see anything...but there was a presence! Frowning, Eno reached out tentatively towards what he presumed to be the console that would activate the door to open.
"Ready yourselves men!" Evif ordered, jumping into a defensive fighting stance as the door let out a slight click and began opening. Net and Owt tensed for battle as well. Eno remained calm, somehow convinced that whatever lay inside would be no threat.
He let out an audible gasp when he saw what lay inside. "It's a...baby!"
"What?!" Evif, Net, and Owt all asked at the same time, their eyes comically bulging out of their heads almost.
Sure enough, inside the pod lay a small figure bundled up in tattered rages. A small chubby face with light peach colored skin. Wisps of blue hair fell softly over closed eyes. Why, the child looked no older than a newly birthed child did!
"Who in their right minds would send a child off by their lonesome?" Owt asked and Eno stepped into the ship and gently scooped the child up. Some strange recognition told him immediately that it was a female. The little arms squirmed around as she was held against him.
"Huh? What's this?" Net leaned in and picked up a small cube. "It looks like those recording devices those dreadful Saiyans used to use."
Eno ignored them, completely transfixed on the little being. To his surprise, two large blue-green eyes were suddenly looking at him. The child had woken up and was watching him curiously.
"Why, he's awake!" Evif remarked when he saw the baby.
"No, she's awake. It is a female," Eno corrected, still looking at the child. By now, she had gotten bored with their little game and yawned before closing her eyes again.
"But how would you know...oh, never mind," Owt said, suddenly remembering that Eno just had the instincts for this kind of thing.
"Well what should we do with her?" Net asked, rubbing the back of his bald magenta head. "It's not safe to leave her out here. One of those Fanglings will eat her."
"But who will keep her? We're not exactly father material," Owt commented.
"I'll do it," Eno spoke up resolutely.
All eyes turned on him. "Huh?!"
"I said I'll keep her. Maybe until someone comes to claim her at least," Eno said.
"Hey! What is going on down there?" Enin called down.
Eno clutched the small child to him closer and flew up to land next to the elder. The others that were crowded around were talking excitedly at the find. Enin's eyes bulged in surprise when he saw what was in Eno's arms. "Is that a baby?!"
"Yes. Apparently she has crash-landed here by herself. May I have permission to keep her unless someone comes to claim her?" Eno asked, surprised at himself for wanting this role.
Enin looked thoughtful for a moment and then sighed. "I guess its only proper. She is an innocent being and it would be immoral to leave her out her to the Fanglings. Do what you will to keep her, Eno."
An unusual amount of joy swept through Eno. "Thank you for this honor Grand Elder."
Enin waved his gratitude off and announced, "All this excitement has made me hungry. Let us feast!"
A cheer went up at the mention of food by all Yadrottojins except Eno. They filed away, this event put behind eating. The noise had woken the baby up. She looked around, looking a bit grumpy. Eno was astonished at the pure energy that radiated off of her.
"My gods! I can't believe you did that, Eno! You adopted this little thing!" Ruof remarked as he walked up to Eno.
"Me neither," Eno replied.
"What will you call her? Enora? Enolei? Enod?" Ruof asked.
"I think I'll call her...Mikan," Eno said with a smile as Ruof gently stuck a finger out to her.
"That's cute, Eno. Hi Mikan! I'm Ruof," Ruof said.
Mikan obviously didn't like Ruof's finger in her face. For she reached out with a tiny hand and grabbed it. Eno would have thought it an adorable scene if Ruof hadn't yelped and jumped away abruptly.
"What is it?" Eno asked, puzzled.
Ruof cradled her finger against him and then shook it. "My gods! That little thing has a strong grip. Cut all circulation to my finger with just that little grip!"
Mikan seemed to find the scene funny. She giggled a bit and then snuggled back into her blanket. With a small sigh, she closed her eyes and fell back asleep.
"Hmm...it makes me wonder," Eno said.
"Wonder what?" Ruof said stepping closer but now looking warily at Mikan.
"I wonder if she is a Saiyan," Eno finished.
"Don't be crazy! They died out years ago," Ruof said, but didn't really sound sure. All Yadrottojins had shared the common fear of Saiyans growing up.
"Well, our little Mikan here might be an exception," Eno grinned at Ruof's terrified expression.
"My gods!" He cried.
"I'm kidding Ruof. Come on. Let's go eat. I'm hungry and I have to ask Nayc to get me some milk for Mikan," Eno said, pushing the troubling thoughts of the chaotic Saiyans away.
He hoped that this little Saiyan wouldn't turnout to be like the others. He was in charge of her now. Eno vowed to make sure she wouldn't become a ruthless killer like her race.
Hmm, he thought, maybe there are some answers in that cube Net found...
A/N: Well how'd I do? I know its kind of boring right now, but never fear, the next chapter is jumping to years later when Goku crash lands on Yadrott after his fight with Frieza. Read and Review!
Disclaimer: I don't own Dragonball Z or its characters.
Author's Notes: This is my 1st attempt at a DBZ fanfiction. It's an AU insert that happens after Goku defeats Frieza and Planet Namek blows up.
Chapter 1: The Baby
* Three years before DBZ *
A burst of orange flames erupted from the ground as an explosion ripped through it. An intense tremor coursing through the ground beneath her caused her to stumble. The cloaked woman yelped and clutched the bundle in her arms protectively against her and dove behind a large boulder. In the back of her, she heard a faint chuckle over the sounds of the flames.
"Now, now Arana. How I hate to see you suffer!" the voice sneered. "Just give me the child and I'll leave you in peace!"
Hatred boiled through Arana at these words. She gazed down at the small female Saiyan baby in her arms, barely even a week old. She would never let him have her. The ship was only a few feet away. It was damaged and running slower but Arana knew it functioned at least. "Do you take me for a fool, Celerii? Your word is as good as a pile of excrement."
Celerii laughed. "Such harsh words! We only want what's best for your dear daughter. I mean, I'm sure she'd want to grow up with her brother! Are you denying her that, Arana?"
"The brother you stole from her, you mean? Where have you taken my son?" Arana demanded, anger turning her vision a fierce red. The baby squirmed uncomfortably as Arana slowly edged away from the safety of the rock a little.
"He is safe. Now give me the girl or I shall be forced to take her by force," Celerii snapped. "And you and I both know that you are no match for me."
Arana looked into her child's large blue-green eyes. Wisps of dark blue hair were poking out from under the small cap on her head. Innocent eyes watched her. Arana wrapped one arm tightly around her precious bundle and held her close.
"I'll take my chances!" Arana dashed out and aimed her free arm in Celerii's direction in the air. She concentrated and power surged through her. A ball of orange light formed in her palm and then blasted at the male Saiyan. She didn't even wait to see if it hit or not but mad a mad dash for the ship. Arana knew the powerful Saiyan Celerii would deflect it.
She shoved the baby into the sphere and thrust in a small message cube that she had made a recording on earlier. With a sad smile, she whispered. "I love you darling. Live."
Arana slammed the door shut, sealing the pod ship to its sphere shape that she had already set up a take off sequence on already. Then it suddenly got very bright around her. Light reflected off of the silver pod. Arana could make out the distinct sound of a hyperactive charge of energy surging right at her and the pod. There was a bright flash of gold heading towards them in the reflection the pod was giving off.
"NO!" Arana screamed, throwing her body protectively over the pod. It was starting to warm up but needed a boost to get off. But not like this! She screamed as the beam struck into her body, flames engulfing flesh and body on her back. With a small gasp, she crumpled in front of the pod.
Celerii laughed as he levitated not a far distance from her. "That was beautiful! Ah, Radditz was a lucky fellow to land a pretty like you. That scream was simply marvelous! Bravo!"
"I...must...save...her..." Arana murmured. Something red was seeping into her vision. Her entire body shuddered with stabbing pain. She felt so tired.
Closing her eyes, Arana shakily pushed her arms out and concentrated with her remaining strength. This was the only way to save her daughter. Her life meant nothing anymore.
By now, Celerii had figured out her plan and sounded furious. "You impetuous Saiyan woman!"
Arana staggered as a series of explosions struck the ground to her left, but remained focused. All of the strength left in her damaged body gathered into an invisible force. She smiled and shoved all of it out at the pod. The small pod blasted off in a blur off of the ground, propelled by her strength and what power it had for take off.
"NOOOO!" Celerii roared, his gruff voice echoing across the vast distance. He would never be able to catch it. He landed next to where Arana had collapsed to the ground; she was laughing softly at her victory.
"How shall I kill you? Hmm...I know! The old fashioned way!" Celerii reached down and grabbed her head in his arms. Then with a violent jerk, he snapped her neck. The sound of bones breaking, splintering as her head was forced unnaturally, was like music to his ears. "Now for the bonfire!"
He aimed and fired another beam at the corpse of Arana, obliterating her completely and leaving nothing but a hole in the ground.
You've won nothing really Arana. Your precious Radditz will be so surprised when his own child kills him! Then those fools will know what happens when you outlaw us! After all, we still have the boy... Celerii thought and flew off to meet up with his crew, a smug smile on his face.
Days on Yadrott were pretty boring most of the time. Eno would have given anything to have some sort of adventure. He was a warrior, a protector of his village. And incredibly bored. Everyday was the same: wake up, eat, harvest grain, eat, comb rock beds, eat, talk to elders, eat, and then sleep. Then the cycle started over.
As if some deity was reading his thoughts, there was suddenly a loud explosion somewhere. Startled, Eno nearly fell from his seat on the balcony. Down below, others were looking around in confusion at the sudden noise.
"Eno! Come quick!" Eno's friend Ruof cried excitedly as he ran down the street.
"What is it, Ruof? What was that explosion?" Eno asked, hopping down and landing next to his friend.
"A ship of some sort crashed near our village!" Ruof babbled.
"A ship? Out here?" Eno asked as they walked quickly in the direction others were flocking towards.
As they ran out into the red sanded desert, Eno caught a glimpse of a large crater with dust billowing out of it. Other from Eno's village and from others were crowding around it. Hushed murmurs ran through the crowd.
"Wow, look at that!"
"I've never seen a round ship before!"
"Is there anyone in it?"
"I say we blow it up to see if there's any food inside."
The village Grand Elder Enin inspected the site as he sidled up next to Eno, running a wrinkled magenta hand across his forehead. "What do you make of it, Eno?"
Eno examined the site again. For some odd reason, he felt drawn to it. He felt a bright presence inside. "I say we open it. Someone could be inside."
"What?! What if there's danger?" Ruof exclaimed.
"Well, why don't we find out?" Eno replied. He concentrated and levitated off of the ground and made his way into the crater. Three others followed him, proceeding with the utmost caution.
Eno peered into the ruby colored window of the unusual ship. The ship was rather dark inside so he really couldn't see anything...but there was a presence! Frowning, Eno reached out tentatively towards what he presumed to be the console that would activate the door to open.
"Ready yourselves men!" Evif ordered, jumping into a defensive fighting stance as the door let out a slight click and began opening. Net and Owt tensed for battle as well. Eno remained calm, somehow convinced that whatever lay inside would be no threat.
He let out an audible gasp when he saw what lay inside. "It's a...baby!"
"What?!" Evif, Net, and Owt all asked at the same time, their eyes comically bulging out of their heads almost.
Sure enough, inside the pod lay a small figure bundled up in tattered rages. A small chubby face with light peach colored skin. Wisps of blue hair fell softly over closed eyes. Why, the child looked no older than a newly birthed child did!
"Who in their right minds would send a child off by their lonesome?" Owt asked and Eno stepped into the ship and gently scooped the child up. Some strange recognition told him immediately that it was a female. The little arms squirmed around as she was held against him.
"Huh? What's this?" Net leaned in and picked up a small cube. "It looks like those recording devices those dreadful Saiyans used to use."
Eno ignored them, completely transfixed on the little being. To his surprise, two large blue-green eyes were suddenly looking at him. The child had woken up and was watching him curiously.
"Why, he's awake!" Evif remarked when he saw the baby.
"No, she's awake. It is a female," Eno corrected, still looking at the child. By now, she had gotten bored with their little game and yawned before closing her eyes again.
"But how would you know...oh, never mind," Owt said, suddenly remembering that Eno just had the instincts for this kind of thing.
"Well what should we do with her?" Net asked, rubbing the back of his bald magenta head. "It's not safe to leave her out here. One of those Fanglings will eat her."
"But who will keep her? We're not exactly father material," Owt commented.
"I'll do it," Eno spoke up resolutely.
All eyes turned on him. "Huh?!"
"I said I'll keep her. Maybe until someone comes to claim her at least," Eno said.
"Hey! What is going on down there?" Enin called down.
Eno clutched the small child to him closer and flew up to land next to the elder. The others that were crowded around were talking excitedly at the find. Enin's eyes bulged in surprise when he saw what was in Eno's arms. "Is that a baby?!"
"Yes. Apparently she has crash-landed here by herself. May I have permission to keep her unless someone comes to claim her?" Eno asked, surprised at himself for wanting this role.
Enin looked thoughtful for a moment and then sighed. "I guess its only proper. She is an innocent being and it would be immoral to leave her out her to the Fanglings. Do what you will to keep her, Eno."
An unusual amount of joy swept through Eno. "Thank you for this honor Grand Elder."
Enin waved his gratitude off and announced, "All this excitement has made me hungry. Let us feast!"
A cheer went up at the mention of food by all Yadrottojins except Eno. They filed away, this event put behind eating. The noise had woken the baby up. She looked around, looking a bit grumpy. Eno was astonished at the pure energy that radiated off of her.
"My gods! I can't believe you did that, Eno! You adopted this little thing!" Ruof remarked as he walked up to Eno.
"Me neither," Eno replied.
"What will you call her? Enora? Enolei? Enod?" Ruof asked.
"I think I'll call her...Mikan," Eno said with a smile as Ruof gently stuck a finger out to her.
"That's cute, Eno. Hi Mikan! I'm Ruof," Ruof said.
Mikan obviously didn't like Ruof's finger in her face. For she reached out with a tiny hand and grabbed it. Eno would have thought it an adorable scene if Ruof hadn't yelped and jumped away abruptly.
"What is it?" Eno asked, puzzled.
Ruof cradled her finger against him and then shook it. "My gods! That little thing has a strong grip. Cut all circulation to my finger with just that little grip!"
Mikan seemed to find the scene funny. She giggled a bit and then snuggled back into her blanket. With a small sigh, she closed her eyes and fell back asleep.
"Hmm...it makes me wonder," Eno said.
"Wonder what?" Ruof said stepping closer but now looking warily at Mikan.
"I wonder if she is a Saiyan," Eno finished.
"Don't be crazy! They died out years ago," Ruof said, but didn't really sound sure. All Yadrottojins had shared the common fear of Saiyans growing up.
"Well, our little Mikan here might be an exception," Eno grinned at Ruof's terrified expression.
"My gods!" He cried.
"I'm kidding Ruof. Come on. Let's go eat. I'm hungry and I have to ask Nayc to get me some milk for Mikan," Eno said, pushing the troubling thoughts of the chaotic Saiyans away.
He hoped that this little Saiyan wouldn't turnout to be like the others. He was in charge of her now. Eno vowed to make sure she wouldn't become a ruthless killer like her race.
Hmm, he thought, maybe there are some answers in that cube Net found...
A/N: Well how'd I do? I know its kind of boring right now, but never fear, the next chapter is jumping to years later when Goku crash lands on Yadrott after his fight with Frieza. Read and Review!