Author's Note: This is my very first fanfiction. I really like Bardock and I wanted to expand on his character a little bit. If people seem to like this, I'll write some sequels. I apologize for the length of this first chapter—it seemed like a natural break to end where it did. Please enjoy and leave any comments in the reviews!

Bardock: Unbreakable

Chapter 1: Deployed

It had been a few months since Bardock and his team had been on a mission. He couldn't remember how long for sure, but he knew it had been too long. The blandness of everyday life had gotten to him. Sitting around doing nothing wasn't the way of a true Saiyan. He needed to be fighting, testing his limits, and becoming stronger. Training with his fellow Saiyans only satisfied him to a point. He had become stronger than most other warriors in his class, and to find someone to challenge him would require him to seek out the Saiyan elite, which he would never do. He had no time for an arrogant, entitled Saiyan who would no doubt make sport of his social class and the disappointment of his son Raditz's power level. Bardock had just finished training with his comrades and had started to think about what to eat, when an alarm started crying out letting him know it was time to receive his next mission.

"Finally," Bardock said, with a smile and a sense of excitement.

"Planet 247 isn't the most valuable planet, but should provide an easy sell with some rich minerals and valuable farm land," Zarbon said, making it sound like it had been his idea to take it over.

"Zarbon, I know it is or I wouldn't have ordered its takeover," Frieza replied as he gazed out his window.

"Lord Frieza I didn't mean to…" the blue-skinned henchmen trailed off nervously and then quickly tried to change the subject. "The one called Bardock should be here any second to receive his orders."

"Very good Zarbon, now leave and make sure they get here. I'd hate to see those little monkeys get loose on my ship."

Zarbon placed his right hand on his chest and bowed, giving respect to his master, and walked out the room leaving only the horned Arcosian.

Frieza sat in his chair facing his cabin's window. He reached past the right arm of his chair and retrieved a glass of wine sitting on a nearby table. The changeling brought the red elixir up to his lips and took a sip. The Saiyans had been on his mind as of late. Beyond King Vegeta, his son, and the Saiyan general Nappa, he knew only Bardock by name and had heard whispers of his bravery and increasing power. Of course, Frieza didn't worry about a little primate. He did worry about the Saiyan race as a whole though. If one lower level ape could increase his power so much in such a short time, what would stop others from doing so? Monkey see, monkey do. In addition, there was always the myth of the Super Saiyan that had been passed down through his family, and had become legend among his monkey subordinates. He swirled the liquid in his glass as he pondered over his thoughts and concerns.

Frieza's private chamber doors opened. Zarbon, Bardock, and his armored team all walked into the room. They came to the foot of Frieza's chair, knelt down to one knee, and waited for the tyrant's acknowledgement.

"About time," Frieza said, still facing the window holding his beverage.

"I'm sorry Lord Frieza," Zarbon quickly said. "There is no excuse for our tardiness."

"Shut up, Zarbon," Frieza snapped.

Zarbon sank his head down and lowered his eyes.

"Bardock, I have a very special mission for you and your little gang of thugs," Frieza said, still not giving Bardock and his men the respect of looking at them. "I'm sending you to planet 247. It's in the Brush Star System. It'll take you about ten days to travel there. The defences are minimal. Initial scouting has shown no official standing army and only a hand full of power levels around 5000. I'd imagine taking the planet should only take about a week."

Bardock's fist tightened as his anger began to swell. He started to glare at the back of Frieza's chair. Such disrespect, he thought to himself. That damn purple freak hadn't even got up from his chair let alone put down his drink. The warrior couldn't stand Frieza, but knew better to act on his feelings. If King Vegeta wanted them to serve such a putrid midget he would follow orders, but he would hate every second of it.

"I want you to leave right away. It'll only be your team," Frieza explained.

"Lord Frieza, if there's more than six or seven power levels over 5000 shouldn't there be another team sent with us?" Bardock interjected.

Frieza finally rose to his feet, gently sat his wine down, and walked around his chair to face Bardock and his men.

"You know Bardock, one thing I can't stand is cowardice," Frieza sneered. "I thought someone as brave and strong as you wouldn't need help with such a simple mission. I suppose I could always find someone else to take on this task if it's too much for you. After all, you're just a little scared monkey."

"Lord Frieza," Bardock exclaimed as he rose to his feet, "I am no coward, and I will take this planet myself!"

"That's what I wanted to hear," Frieza replied. "Now go to your ships and get going."

Bardock turned his back to Frieza and started walking towards the door. His men all stood and followed him. Zarbon came to his feet as well and kept a sharp gaze on Bardock as they walked out towards the door. As the room's doors closed behind the warriors, Zarbon looked towards his master, curious to see if he would comment on Bardock's outburst.

With the slightest hint of anger in his eyes, the Arcosian crossed his arms and spoke.

"Stupid monkey."

Bardock led his men down the hall at a lightning pace. Tora, Bardock's right hand man, kept close behind him. He could sense Bardock's anger and discontentment.

"Was that such a good idea?" Tora exclaimed, trying to get his leaders attention.

Bardock slowed to a stop and turned around to face his team. He looked at them, scanning all four of their faces one by one. He took a deep breath, put his hands on his hips, and gave a sigh.

"No, I suppose it wasn't," the scar-faced warrior said, looking at Tora.

Borgos stepped forward from the group. "He has no right to call us cowards, after all the missions we've done for that chump," the massive warrior said.

"I know," Bardock replied, looking at Borgos.

"I'm sure he just said that to rile us up. I think he gets a thrill out of it," Tora said, putting his two cents in.

Bardock turned around and began walking once again.

"It doesn't matter, let's just get going. We'll show Frieza we aren't cowards!" Bardock exclaimed loudly, making sure all his men could hear him.

The Saiyans traveled through several hallways, making their way to the docking bay. They entered the launching area, swiftly entered their shuttles, and blasted off headed for planet 247.

Author's Note (Again): Thanks for reading the first part of my first story! Please leave a review!