Bardock Resurrection: Chapter 1
Liz was pretty sure that she had never heard that name before. But at the moment she didn't quite want to ponder the exact meaning of it when she was practically in the man's lap still. Not to mention she as pretty sure the circulation was being cut off to her arm.
"Is there a last name that comes with that?" Jeanie asked hopefully.
"What do you mean last name female? I only have one name and it is Bardock which I have given you." Bardock said in return with an irritated tone.
"Well that being said, Bardock, do you mind." Liz asked, flexing her arm which was falling asleep in annoyance.
Bardock smirked, "Very well."
The tail unraveled from her arm and Liz immediately pulled away from him rubbing her arm which had a nice red welt developing on it. "Thanks." She muttered.
"Well Bardock let me check a few things all right make sure your heart and everything is okay." Jeanie said as she pulled the stethoscope out of her pocket.
Jeanie reached towards him but he caught her wrist sharply glaring at her. Liz reached forwards touching his shoulder "She just wants to check your vitals you've been comatose for awhile we have to make sure you're healthy." Liz said softly
Bardock let go of Jeanie's wrist that at the moment was very pale and she placed the cold metal on his chest. "All right. Liz, write this down for me please…"
Liz took his chart and took down his vitals. Jeanie pulled away smiling slightly as the man frowned while watched the two women curiously. "Well, everything sounds all right. I'm going to let the doctors know you're awake and they'll want to run some tests." Jeanie said looking like she wanted to escape his room.
Liz placed the chart back on his bed and eyed him a moment, which he returned fiercely. He had a very intimidating look that was for sure, but Liz was used to being glared at. Children were the worst when you made them take their medicine.
"Well Jeanie it's been fun but seriously have to get back to work. My breaks almost over and Anna will throw a fit." Liz said, breaking her staring contest with the tailed man.
"All right, I'll see you later." Jeanie said following her out of the room.
"Female." Both women froze and turned back to the belligerent patient sitting up in his bed.
"Which one?" Liz asked sarcastically.
"You. I have more questions and I want them answered." Bardock motioned to Liz.
Jeanie looked at Liz expectantly. Liz was laid back type of person, her demeanor having been seasoned by her type of work. She was used to people cursing and even yelling at her at times. She'd seen tempers and sobbing at times from family members that were upset by the patient care or condition. She'd seen every part of the human emotional scale at some point or another. However this was a little bit different. This man was very belligerent and seemed to be focusing strictly on Liz. Jeanie didn't know exactly why, but she was worried for her friend.
"I don't have time to answer your questions, I have other patients to take care of and you're not my patient. Jeanie here can answer your questions or she can find someone who can." Liz said patiently and turned to leave once more.
"Well, since we were already so closely introduced earlier." He smirked with great mirth.
Liz tensed turning towards him again with reddened cheeks, flaring her nostrils. "I will do my best to answer your questions. However, right now I don't have time. Can I come back later?" She asked.
Jeanie jumped in right after her friend, "Bardock you really need to rest. Whatever happened to your body has left you very weak and you need some time to recover."
Bardock seemed fit to argue more until Jeanie stepped in and wisely stopped him. He looked at the small white haired female and so far knew her to be meek and far frailer than the other female before him, but he did recognize she was smart. Her large brown eyes took in detail well. She had pointed out an obvious fact and though he needed his questions answered he did need rest more at the moment. He would oblige them for the time being.
"Very well. I expect you to answer my questions later, female." He said lying back.
Jeanie sighed in relief and Liz glared at him, "I said I will, but you need to behave yourself. A bit of advice, there are probably about fifteen female staff and about thirty on mine on this floor alone, so you might want to distinguish people by their names. Again, I'm Liz and that's Jeanie. Also keep your tail to yourself."
"When will I see you?" he asked, ignoring her rant with a snort.
"I have to work out my shift but I won't be back until tomorrow morning." Liz replied.
"Until morning then." He said and closed his eyes.
Jeanie grabbed Liz's arm and lead her out.
Liz took a deep breath leaning against the wall. "What and who the hell is he!" She hissed.
"I have no idea but please be careful Liz. Look at your arm and see he did that just with his tail." Jeanie said pointing to her bruised arm.
"No doubt. You be careful too. I have to get back all right?" Liz said and went back to work.
Liz true to her word had gone home after shift and went on a nice jog to relieve the tension. Then she took a hot bath to work out the worries and cramps before having a quiet dinner, reading a book, and climbing into bed. She slept through a good night to wake up to her alarm clock and strolled in at 6 a.m. sharp only to be snatched by the arm by Anna.
"You! I need your help with a patient!" Shouted the startled woman. Liz practically dropped her cappuccino.
"What? What's the matter?" Liz asked worriedly
"That man named Bardock from ICU. He was transferred hear yesterday after you left. He has been threatening the staff non-stop, he's belligerent, and he put a hole in the wall! I am two seconds from sending him to the lock down on psyche ward! He only wants to talk to you, now please get in there and reason with him." Anna desperately pleaded with her.
Liz set her things down in the nurse's station a few moments later, walked briskly down the hall to stand in front of her new patient's room. She couldn't believe he had been transferred to her unit so soon. Liz was brought out of her thoughts quickly enough when a food tray suddenly whizzed towards her. She barely dodged the food tray that was launched out the door and crashed into the wall, shattering into several pieces. A young technician came out of the room in tears, leaving Liz stared at the roaring beast within in sheer shock. "BLASTED FEMALE HOW DARE YOU!"
Liz grabbed the technician that ran out squarely by the shoulders "What's going on?!" She demanded.
"Oh Liz, thank god! He won't talk to anyone but you and when he was brought his food he complained about it and through a tantrum. Then, just now, I tried to administer his morning medications as the doctor prescribed and he threatened me. I don't think you should go in there, but he only wants to see you." The young technician named Julia said with relief.
"Oh dear god..." Liz groaned.
"Please Liz be careful if you do."
"It's all right Julia, goes home. I'll take over." Liz said with a deep breath. As Julia nodded and walked away, Liz turned to see two orderlies walking down the hall towards Bardock's room "Hold it guys, let me try first."
Liz peeked her head around the corner cautiously to see the massive man standing by the window. He was wearing a pair of dark green hospital scrubs, and his whole body was tense. He had his arms crossed, his back was ridged, and his tail was flicking back and forth like an agitated cat. "Bardock." she called cautiously.
Bardock glanced sharply back at her that fierce scowl on his mouth. His eyes sparked and he was quite livid.
"I see you've finally decided to grace me with your presence." he hissed.
"What is the matter? I told you I would be back this morning." Liz replied confusedly.
"You're late...." Bardock snapped. Liz blinked several times and even looked at her wrist watch.
"What do you mean late?" She asked.
"You said morning. Your sun has been in your atmosphere for a substantial amount of time... I do not appreciate being deceived female." He said.
"You're mad because you think I'm late. I'm not late! My shift doesn't start until 6 a.m. I'm not going to be here at the freaking crack of dawn." Liz explained though gritted her teeth,
"Well then specify. Do I look like I can read minds?" Bardock spat at her.
Liz rolled her eyes. "You're about two seconds from being sent to the psyche ward! I would suggest you calm your butt down a little bit. Threatening the staff that is trying to take care of you is a bad idea; they'll lock you up indefinitely."
He smirked, "I highly doubt they could."
She rubbed her temples, "Look I apologize for assuming when I said tomorrow morning that you would know when my shift started – however! You can't throw little tantrums like this! I'm warning you, no one will help you at all, especially me, you're acting like a child."
"I am not acting like a child! I do not want some complete moron trying to feed me some sort of medications that are lacking for my species and could very well be poison. The food here is pathetic and lacking in a proper nutrition for my needs as well." he said haughtily
Liz almost laughed but she kept it too herself instead knowing it would anger him more.
"Your species? Well excuse me your highness we're doing the best we can. It's not every day we have an over six foot man with a feline like tail in our hospital with an attitude problem, I think you should be a little bit grateful. I can agree with you about the food though, but it's the only thing you've got at your disposal so I'd eat it if I were you or they'll strap your butt down to a bed and force a tube down your throat."
Bardock looked over at her and saw she was standing with her hand on hip and smirking. He curled his lip at the female who had the audacity to find his situation amusing. Nevertheless, he was still at a disadvantage and she didn't nearly annoy him as the others of her origin did. He still had some use for her for the time being and would indulge this weak female.
Not to mention to his horror he found out that he wasn't even near a quarter of his strength and he couldn't pull forth any of his energy whatsoever. Whatever had happened to him when he survived Frieza's blast had traumatized his body greatly and, although it was healed superficially, underneath he was still much in need of a recovery. He blamed it on the primitive equipment of this weak species. They were unaware of his composition and genetic make-up and didn't have anything other than their own physiology and anatomy to compare him too. There were similarities but not enough for him to get the proper care. It would be a painfully slow process he didn't think he had the patience for.
"Is that your custom on this planet? To shove food down someone's throat when it's revolting?" Bardock asked spitefully.
"Not usually. Only in certain situations when you need to eat to get better. Period. Besides, you only have a couple more days here." Liz pointed out, eyes drifting to the hole in the wall. "Bardock... seriously don't punch the walls..." She moaned. Bardock just gave her a look that said 'I'll do what I damn well please' and she sighed, coming up beside him. "Sit down so I can check you out. Will you let me do it, since you won't anyone else near you?"
He uncrossed his arms signaling he was relaxing, but it didn't look like he was going to sit. Liz took out her stethoscope and checked his heart rate as she timed it on her watch. He watched her intently as she worked and it unnerved her. She then found the blood pressure cuff and took his blood pressure. Showing him she had to slip it over his massive bicep was interesting. She blushed realizing he again how cut his muscle definition and his skin was practically just elastic over his muscles. Blood pressure taken, she didn't even bother with temperature knowing he was humoring her and probably wouldn't allow a cold object to be shoved under his tongue.
"There, that wasn't so bad now was it?" She mused, patting his arm. Bardock looked where she touched him and he glared at her, nostrils flaring.
"Sorry... anyways I'm on shift for the next twelve hours... I'll be back to check on you. I'll have another tray sent up for you, please eat it. If you want I'll have a doctor evaluate you and you might be able to get out of here sooner." She said with a smile.
"I have more questions and I want them answered now before you delay me any longer." He demanded.
Liz sighed and wondered why he chose her of all people to pick on. "What do you want to know?"
"What planet is this?"
Liz looked at him but decided to humor him "It's called Earth."
"What is your species called?"
"My species? Homosapiens or humans..." She was starting to feel weird answering these types of questions.
"Do you have star maps and trajectories of the cosmic flight patterns?" He asked.
Liz gawked at him "What?"
He sighed exasperatedly, "Flight plans for travel through space." He said slowly as if she were a dolt.
"That is something I don't know... a library or university might. I'm the wrong person to ask. I'm educated in healthcare and anatomy." she said.
"I see..." Bardock looked deep in thought for a few seconds while she still sat there, confused and freaked out. After a few seconds he looked up and nodded at her. "Are you still standing there? I am through with you...you may leave."
Liz's eyebrow twitched. She "may" leave, as if she had his permission. "All right... see you later."
Bardock watched her turn on her heel and leave him, her shoulders ridged and fists clenched. He smirked lightly. She shouldn't tease him, it wasn't a good idea. He had done no less than tear the tongues out of people who did. However the short time before Frieza had destroyed his planet and now he had learned not to be so quick in temper.
He had to give this female, Liz, credit though she had much patience and courage to put up with him. Her companion with the white hair, Jeanie, had been meeker and just smiled annoyingly at him or cringed when he bared his teeth and hissed insults. This race was intriguing and he wondered the reason to their existence. With what little he had seen of them, he deduced that they were frail, weak, and even more so emotionally. Their mental capacities were something to laugh at and their level of healthcare was pathetic. Despite that fact, he would learn more and use it to his advantage. Like the bright brown eyed female he would wait and watch.
