"Tch... Honestly, this is turning out to be more trouble than it's worth..." Raditz remarked to himself. He was just sitting in his pod, bored out of his mind. Of course, he was more than annoyed than anything. Why? His brother had come to face him, alone, and had gotten himself killed trying to save the boy. It wasn't Raditz's preferred option to kill Kakarot, but he pushed him damn it! The brat, Gohan, who was also his nephew would not shut the fuck up. He even headbutted Raditz on Earth after he killed the boy's father, though he recovered soon after and knocked the boy out.

Good thing he had brought an extra pod, too. No way in hell was he going to share a pod. The boy's pod had it's commands locked and was heading for the same planet he was: Belmude. Raditz also reminded himself to come back to Earth one day to take over the rock. The reason he didn't simply kill all the Earthlings right then and there was because that headbutt damaged him more than he thought; If that Namekian came and fought Raditz, who knows what would've happened...

Raditz pulled up the boy's monitor inside his pod. He was sound asleep, though he was seemingly having nightmares. Tch, whatever... He'd grow out of them sooner or later if he wasn't dead by then... Not having much else to think about, Raditz simply relaxed into his incredibly small chair and fell asleep. Man, he had a long to-do list... First, that brat needed to lose the Gi and take on the proper armor. At least, unlike his father, he still has his tail...

As the two pods descended on the planet, one could easily notice just how lifeless the planet was. There was no life to be seen... Well, save the two men who did all this, sitting down on the bodies of their opponents. They checked their scouters as two pods arrived on the planet a few ways away from them, but close enough to where they can see.

"Well well," The shorter of the two said with a hint of anger in his voice, "it looks like Raditz has brought someone other than Kakarot. At least, it better be. I refuse to believe a Saiyan could have a power level of 300. He's even weaker than Raditz!" The much larger man of the two smirked.

"Hey, maybe he killed Kakarot and brought his young son that he had with a female on Earth! Haha!" The bigger man laughed at his prediction while the shorter one merely scoffed.

"Please, Nappa. As if a Saiyan would allow themselves to mate with anyone other than a Saiyan. Besides, I might have to punish Raditz if he did kill one of the last Saiyans in existence..."

"Well Prince Vegeta, here he comes no..." Nappa stopped talking as he looked at the two figures flying towards them. Vegeta decided to look over as well, and was shocked at what he saw. It even made him jump up from his body chair.

"...God damn it Nappa..." He muttered as Raditz landed in front of them, carrying a young boy by his collar.

"I'm back, and I've brought Kakarot's boy, my nephew, with me. I had to kill Kakarot as he gave me no other choice." Vegeta stared at Raditz for what seemed like forever before getting in the stance for his Galick Gun.

"W-Wait, P-Prince Vegeta! This boy could prove useful to us! He has sudden bursts of anger that allow his power to rise exponentially! He went from a level of 300 to 1,000 in a matter of seconds!" Vegeta scoffed as he ceased his near annihilation of Raditz and the boy.

"Seriously? You expect me to believe he got that much of a boost simply because he was pissed? I'll have to see it to believe it... Wake him up." Vegeta commanded as he folded his arms. Agreeing, Raditz dropped Gohan to the ground, prompting him to wake up.

"Where... No... You!" Gohan grinded his teeth as he jumped up and flipped away from the three Saiyans.

"You killed my dad! I swear, I'm gonna-" Gohan was cut off as Vegeta appeared in front of him with a condescending look, causing Gohan to freeze. He had never seen someone so... Terrifying. The big guy in the back looked intimidating, but nowhere near scary, unlike the one in front of him.

"What's your name, boy?"

"Like I'd tell y-" Vegeta grabbed Gohan by the throat and hoisted him up in the air.

"Answer me. Now. Otherwise, I'll send you to the next world with your father." Gohan gasped for air as Vegeta tightened his grip, his handle on reality slipping as the life was being choked out of him.

"G...Gohan... Son G-Gohan..." Vegeta let go of the boy and he hit the ground with a thud.

"When I ask a question, you answer immediately. You do not disrespect me unless you value your life, are we clear?" Gohan nodded hesitantly.

"Good. Seems your obedient, at least... Come. We'll take you to Kurieta. Knowing her, she'll have our heads if we don't inform her of a half-breed..." Vegeta muttered to himself as he got ready to leave for his own pod.

"Before we go," Vegeta turned back to Gohan with an icy glare, "you can fly, right?" Gohan nodded as he slowly floated upwards. to Vegeta's level.

"Good, so we don't need to carry you. Raditz, punch in the codes for Planet Kurieta 001 in the boy's pod. After she gets the news, we train until our next mission...and I guess the hybrid can join in as well." Gohan noticed how much venom put into the word hybrid. Of course, he didn't consider himself one. After all...

"I'm not a hybrid, I'm not a Saiyan, I'm completely human! I'll never be like you... Monsters!" Vegeta eyed the boy curiously.

"Not a Saiyan? Then do tell, what the hell is that waving behind you?" Gohan gritted his teeth as Vegeta smirked.

"Though you are a hybrid, you still have Saiyan blood inside of you... That makes you somewhat useful. And if what your uncle told me is true, you may be of use to us yet. Try not to disappoint?" Vegeta didn't wait for an answer as he left for his pod. Raditz sighed as he made way for Gohan's to input the correct codes, then lock the commands once Gohan's pod was to take off. Leaving Nappa and Gohan alone.

"Hey, don't worry about it too much kid! You'll have fun with us, assuming you live long enough to have some! We go on missions killing innocent people, robbing folks, taking their women, shit like that! Though, to be honest with you, I think Raditz has more luck attracting some gentlemen more than the ladies..." Nappa chuckled at his own joke while Gohan stared curiously at him. Least he wasn't as bad as the others... No, scratch that, he was just as bad as the others. To think they could be so happy... Killing...

"Oh," Nappa said as he looked at Gohan with a serious look, "Don't try to run away, got it? This isn't Earth kid, no ones coming to help ya. Even if they did, I'd just kill 'em all. So, try not to waste your time?" Nappa smirked as the boy balled his fists in anger.

"I'll find a way... You won't keep me for long!" Nappa ruffled Gohan's hair, leaving him somewhat annoyed.

"We'll see about that. Anyways, looks like Raditz is back! See ya once we reach Kurieta 001, kid!" Nappa waved as he left for his own pod. Raditz landed shortly after.

"Come on, kid. Your pod is ready, so hurry and get to it." Gohan weighed his options. Sure, he could try fighting back, but that would most likely result in death...he couldn't let that happen. Earth was still around, and people were waiting for him to return. Not only that, but the Dragon Balls were still a thing. They could wish back his father to life! Then, they could just wish Gohan back to Earth, away from...wherever he'd end up. Of course, that would mean he'd have to wait an extra year after his father was brought back, but he could handle it... Right?

Resigning to his fate, Gohan flew to his pod under the supervision of Raditz. As soon as he got in, the pod took off without even waiting for him to get comfortable. He also noticed the other's pods leaving, all headed in the same direction.

"Mom... Dad... I'll make it back, I swear! I'll get through these Saiyans and this 'Kurieta' no sweat! Whether it's through the Dragon Balls or my own power..." Gohan clenched his fists as he smiled, albeit a bit weak smile.

"We'll see each other again." Of course, Gohan had no idea if that would ever come true. He could only hope... Good thing the Saiyans didn't tell Gohan Kurieta's last name.

Zetsubou.

Despair.

Whether or not Gohan can overcome these trials, one thing is for sure:

He will not make it out of this unscathed.