Disclaimer: This story features characters created by Akira Toryiama and I do not claim ownership of them. I have just borrowed them for my own stories. I only own the plot and Kayla

Chapter 2: Tearing apart

Roughly a week after Raditz's birth, Bardock was sent to take over a planet. As the planet wasn't particularly big, Bardock was sent alone on a solo mission, meaning Tora and the others had to stay behind. After getting breakfast one morning, they went to see Kayla and Raditz. Kayla was surprised but happy to see her friends. Since Bardock met Kayla, she had become the unofficial member of their team and was close to them, especially Fasha. Once inside, Borgos and Tora started playing with Raditz on the floor, Fasha and Kayla talked on the sofa while Shugesh sat on an armchair watched. Raditz was giggling loudly at the attention he was getting from the two adult saiyans.

"So you going to a tough guy like your dad?" Tora teased, poking Raditz softly in the tummy.

"I think that's Bardock's plan." Kayla laughed.

"Aw, he does looking like Bardock a little bit." Fasha said.

"You think? Don't forget, I have hair like Raditz's."

They all chuckled as Raditz lay wriggling. Then Borgos saw that Shugesh wasn't joining in.

"Come on, Shugesh," He said, "Play with the little tyke."

"What?" Shugesh sneered, "Why would I do that?"

"Bardock was playing with him before he left." Kayla said, persuasively.

Shugesh just stared at her with surprise. If Bardock managed to drop the tough guy persona to play, surely he could too. He started tickling Raditz's feet, making the baby laugh.

"Hey! This is cool!"

It was a break through, big tough Shugesh letting go and playing with a baby. But that's when Raditz saw something more interesting to play with. He reached out and grabbed it. Suddenly Shugesh went stiff. Confused, everyone turned and looked down to see that Raditz had grabbed his tail and was squeezing it. Kayla jumped up and opened her son's fingers from around the tail. She then lifted him up.

"I'm so sorry, Shugesh," She said, nervously, "He's never done that, even to Bardock."

They all started laughing as Shugesh got his composure back. Suddenly their scouters started beeping. It turned out that the planet Bardock was on was proving more of a challenge than anyone thought. He needed back up and had requested his team. Kayla started to worry the moment she heard the message but Tora promised that they'd get him back safe. They got up, said bye to Kayla and Raditz and left. But this is where things get tragic.

Just as Tora and the others went to Bardock's aid, Malaka and Plenthor were still arguing about the decision to let Kayla and Bardock take Raditz home. Plenthor still maintained that Kayla's Elite status should keep Raditz with her but there was no getting away from the fact the baby's power level was just 5.

"Plenthor," Malaka said angrily, "The longer we take, the harder it will be on Kayla."

But before Plenthor could reply, an assistant dashed in, panting from running.

"King Vegeta has returned, sirs." He panted.

"Ah," Malaka said, "Now we can settle this."

The two medics set off for the King's palace. They told the guards that they needed to see his majesty. When they were escorted to the throne room, King Vegeta had just sat down to take a rest. When he saw Malaka and Plenthor approaching him, he rolled his eyes and sighed. He had only just got back from his mission.

"What is it, you two?" He asked.

"Sorry to disturb you, sire, but we need you superior opinion." Plenthor said.

"What is it about?"

"Well, we had a saiyan child born while you were gone but we don't know whether to send him away or not. The problem we have is that his mother is elite and his father is a low class.

King Vegeta paused. There were very few low-levels who were mates to elite. He just hoped this wasn't to do with two in particular.

"And his power level is 5." Malaka added.

"Who are the parents?"

"Bardock and Kayla"

The King suddenly felt anger boiling inside. He still hadn't forgotten that Bardock managed to claim Kayla before he could. She was almost his queen but turned her back on it all, meaning Vegeta had to search again for a mate. He had lost one of the most beautiful saiyans to a lowly solider. Now they had a child together. He may have given Kayla his blessing but his saiyan pride was still hurt. Well, what a perfect opportunity for revenge. But he had to hide vengefulness from his subjects.

"I cannot believe you two didn't use your heads. All saiyans with a low power level are sent away, his parents' status is meaningless. I demand that this child be sent out as soon as possible!"

Plenthor and Malaka looked at each other. This wasn't really what they wanted to happen but Kayla was about to get some unwelcome guests.

Kayla was sat at home reading a book while Raditz was sleeping in his cot in his room. She was trying to keep herself from worrying herself silly. Bardock had been gone for two weeks now and there had been no news since Tora and Fasha went to join him. She always worried about him. The memories of her father's death always put themselves at the front of her mind. What if she lost Bardock the way she lost her father?

"Stop thinking like this, Kayla," She scolded herself, "Worrying about it isn't going to help. Bardock is strong and resourceful. He'll be just fine."

'But he requested help over the scouter. He wouldn't do that if he wasn't in trouble.'

"But Fasha and the boys went to help him. And Tora promised."

Suddenly there was banging on her front door. It sounded like someone was pounding the door in. Who would want to do that? Annoyed but cautious, Kayla got up and went to the door. No one who visited her knocked like that and Bardock wouldn't be knocking. She got to the door and opened it to see four male saiyans standing in front of her. Two were huge. They were taller than Borgos and two times heavier. They were both dressed in brown and black armour similar to Tora's and had very little hair. One was wearing the armour and gown that Malaka wore. He was short and bald. The final man was tall, thin and had a very intimidating presence. He had a long moustache that ran down to his chin. He was wearing black and blue armour and a blue cape. He was one of the King's officials.

"Kayla?" He said, coolly.

"Yeah, that's me."

"Good. Boys"

Suddenly the two huge saiyans barged in and used their bulk to pin Kayla against the wall. She tried to struggle but they were too strong. Her heart was racing with fear.

"What's going on?" She begged.

"We have orders from the King to seize a saiyan by the name of Raditz. He will be sent away like the low class he is."

"But we were told we could keep him because my elite status. My father was Commander Sage, commander of the army some years ago."

"Maybe so but your son has a low fighting power. Therefore he must leave. Go and get him."

Kayla's body froze with shock. She had to watch as the medical saiyan marched in to her house and disappeared in to Raditz's room. Suddenly Raditz's distressed cries filled the house.

"Please! You can't do this!"

Kayla tried again to fight free. The problem was that she hadn't trained for months so wasn't as strong as she normally was. So the two guards holding her didn't have any trouble. Then the short guy walked pass, carrying Raditz. The baby was thrashing his arms, legs and tail about trying to get free.

"RADITZ!"

The baby's cries stalled for a moment at the sound of his mother's voice. Raditz turned slightly to lock eyes with his mother. But then he started crying again but this time louder. When the doctor was out of the house, the guards let Kayla go and walked out leaving her on the floor.

"Thank you for your cooperation, Kayla," The leader mocked evilly, "Don't worry, we'll look after Raditz."

He then strolled out the door. Finally, Kayla broke down sobbing. She was shaking with fear and felt awful. She could still hear Raditz crying into the night.

What's next for Bardock, Kayla and Raditz? Find out soon...