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Dragonthunder89 A Change of Fate
Bardock sat in his space pod and tried to relax his injured body in an attempt to reduce the pain. He heard a few groaning noises before Bardock heard the voice of his best friend Tora.
"What the? What happened?" Tora asked.
"Hey Tora, glad to hear you're finally awake," Bardock said with amusement.
"Bardock? What happened? Are we headed back to Vegeta?" Tora asked.
"No we aren't, listen Tora, I learned everything from Dodoria before he took me out with a blast. He thinks we are all dead but it seems everything you said was true," Bardock began.
"About Frieza?" Tora asked.
"Yeah, but it gets worse," Bardock replied.
"What do you mean?" Tora asked.
"I had a vision during my fight with the elites, Frieza is going to destroy planet Vegeta," Bardock explained.
"What?!" Tora demanded.
"I saw it as clear as day in my vision, and that is why we are not going back to Vegeta," Bardock replied.
"Are you crazy Bardock? We have to warn everyone!" Tora cried.
"Like I told Fasha, what makes you think they will listen to us? We are different from them and there are only a select few like us, besides if we went back and tried to stop him we would all die and the planet would be destroyed anyway," Bardock explained.
"I see your point, but shouldn't we try?" Tora asked.
"No, we must live and lay low for awhile, preparing so we can take our revenge and bring that freak to justice," Bardock replied.
"I see, well then my friend where are we going?" Tora asked.
"Yardrat, its far away from him and out of the way of normal space travel," Bardock replied.
"Okay let's see then, we have about a week until we reach Yardrat," Tora said.
"That's right, so get some rest Tora we still have a lot of time," Bardock replied.
Bardock heard Tora switch off his communication link which led Bardock to assume Tora was going to try and sleep. But Another channel opened up, surprising Bardock.
"Bardock?" Fasha asked.
"Hey Fasha, are you alright?" Bardock asked.
"I'm okay I just can't believe this is happening," Fasha admitted.
"I know it's mind boggling," Bardock replied.
Bardock heard Fasha shift on his end and heard a small hiss of pain. He had the sudden impulse to reach out to her, to comfort her and he blamed himself for her pain.
"Fasha, I'm sorry," Bardock said with deep remorse in his voice.
Fasha was shocked by the tone in his voice and was even more confused by what he said. Why was he apologizing to her?
"For what?" Fasha asked.
"If I had only gotten to you sooner, I could have protected you," Bardock replied.
Fasha was touched by his sincerity, it would seem Bardock really had changed since Kanasa. Well, he was still the same Bardock she grew to love but there were moments like the one she was now experiencing that showed he was not just a mindless warrior like many of the saiyans tended to be.
"Bardock, its alright, you did protect me. You saved my life Bardock and I would be dead now if it wasn't for you, Tora and I would both be dead," Fasha replied in a soft tone that only Bardock ever heard.
Bardock was always able to relax and take comfort in her soothing voice, it was there and then that Bardock realized that once they arrived at Yardrat, and were nursed back to health, Bardock would finally confess his feelings to the attractive female saiyan.
~One week later~
The three space pods crash landed on planet Yardrat and the inhabitants were obviously alerted to the new visitors. Bardock was the first to emerge and scanned their surroundings. The planet it seemed had lush vegetation in concentrated areas of the planet. Bardock gathered that the inhabitants were living near these areas. The spot they had landed was desert like however as he noticed Fasha, and Tora emerge from their pods. The three saiyans were dangerously weak as they had not healed their wounds since the battle on planet Meat. Bardock was the worst off and found it hard to stand. Fasha knew this and moved over to him and helped support him. He looked down at her with an appreciative smile, which she returned with a smile of her own. Fasha was the least damaged and Tora, although hurt badly, was not as bad off as Bardock was.
"We need to get you fixed up," Fasha said.
Tora was the first to notice several beings approaching them. He quickly evaluated their power levels and found them to be higher than he expected them to be. Although they were nothing to their own in their weakened state, even so, they would have to be careful.
"I'll handle this," Tora said as he stepped forward when the beings landed.
"Greetings, my name is Tora," Tora greeted.
"You are saiyans, say no more we can read your minds. We know why you are here and we know that you are not our enemies," the leader replied.
"We were hoping..." Tora started.
"That you could seek refuge with us from the tyrant known as Frieza, we are aware of his treachery and sympathetic towards your cause. Come, your wounds must be treated," the leader finished for him.
"Okay that's a little freaky," Tora commented.
"Welcome to my world," Bardock replied.
Over the next week the three saiyans were cared for and were soon healed and stronger than ever. The Yardratians had taught them how to sense energy so they no longer needed their scouters and Bardock learned a special technique called the Instant Transmission. Fasha was taking a walk through the lush forest area just a mile away from the city. She couldn't help but gaze around her at the beautiful plant life. She was surprised after walking for awhile, she was deep inside the forest when she found Bardock sitting on a large rock with his leg propped up and his arm resting on it, staring at nothing in particular. She could see he was troubled and tired.
"Bardock? I never pegged you for a nature lover," Fasha teased.
Bardock gave her a weak smirk before it melted away back into that troubled look as he turned away from her. Fasha's playful manner changed as she approached the troubled saiyan and put her hand on his shoulder.
"Bardock what's the matter?" Fasha asked.
"Nothing Fasha, I'm just tired is all," Bardock replied.
"Come on Bardock, I know better," Fasha pressed as she sat down next to him on the rock.
Bardock suddenly became aware of their proximity and wanted nothing more than to touch her.
"The Yardratians have been teaching me to control my new ability, it's harder than I thought it would be," Bardock admitted.
"You look tired," Fasha replied.
"Nah, I'm fine I just got done with some training with them. I'll be fine in a few minutes," Bardock said.
Fasha nodded and after a moment of silence, Fasha rose to leave. But as she turned away, Bardock grabbed her wrist, stopping her.
"Don't go, I have something I need to tell you," Bardock said as he stood up and turned to face the female saiyan.
She turned around and locked her gaze with his and saw an emotion that she had never seen before on the normally stern faced man. Before he could say more they were interrupted by Tora.
"Hey Bardock! Oh good Fasha you're here too, listen the elder requested our presence. He said it was urgent," Tora said.
Fasha saw the emotion vanish as Bardock turned and nodded at his friend and get up to follow him. Fasha for her part cursed Tora for his horrible timing. What was it that Bardock wanted to tell her? She decided to leave it lay for the moment and followed her two companions as they flew towards the city. When they arrived the elder and his council members were waiting patiently for the saiyans.
~**~
Frieza laughed maniacally as he watched planet Vegeta explode but he was soon cut short when he heard a commotion coming from the bowels of his ship and quickly reentered to investigate.
"Lord Frieza, it would seem we have some uninvited guests," Zarbon reported.
"Oh really?" Frieza asked.
"Yes sire, it would seem King Vegeta and a band of saiyans were aware of your plan to destroy the planet," Zarbon replied.
"It's me he wants, so let them come," Frieza said.
The ship rocked a few times indicating King Vegeta and his men were engaging Frieza's troops and soon the door to his main chamber opened. King Vegeta and six other saiyans stepped through as Frieza turned to face them.
"Why Vegeta, what a surprise," Frieza said.
"You traitorous scoundrel!" King Vegeta snarled.
"My my such language is unbefitting for a king," Frieza taunted.
"Silence! You will pay for your treachery Frieza!" King Vegeta snarled as he charged Frieza.
However as he threw a punch, Frieza sidestepped and planted his foot in King Vegeta's gut before spinning him around and slamming his elbow into the king sending him back towards his men. The other saiyans were now too afraid to move as they watched their powerful king be so easily subdued. Frieza laughed as he sent a powerful blast at the group, vaporizing all of them.
~**~
"Ah Bardock there you are, we have an important matter to discuss with you," the elder said.
"What's going on?" Bardock asked.
"Well we have sensed that several saiyans are alive and well, but they are scattered across other planets. I have foreseen many of them converging on Earth where your son is headed," the elder replied.
"How many?" Tora asked.
"Well so far if you do not include Bardock's sons there are currently four other saiyans," the elder replied.
"But who?" Fasha asked.
"Prince Vegeta and his bodyguard Nappa, and somehow the king's advisor Zorn survived as well though I'm not sure how. Finally Turles, he is currently attacking a planet not far from where Vegeta used to be," the elder replied.
"Okay I can understand three of them, but how did Zorn manage to survive? Especially if King Vegeta is dead," Bardock asked.
"Zorn was always supportive and thought highly of you Bardock," Tora added.
"Elder, do you know where Zorn is?" Fasha asked.
"He is actually traveling right now, he is looking for any surviving saiyans, I have already seen the path in which you must all take," the elder replied.
"What would that path be?" Tora asked.
"Bardock, you have become much stronger these past weeks but now is the time to begin your quest. You will go and find Zorn, he is probably unaware that there are only a few saiyans left. Fasha you must go with him," the elder replied.
"Then let's prepare to move out," Bardock said.
"Wait, Tora you must go after Raditz, he is unaware of what has happened also and will most likely return only to be killed by Frieza," the elder replied.
"Don't worry Bardock, I won't let that happen," Tora said with determination.
"Then, with Zorn and Raditz you must all go to Earth after your son Bardock because Vegeta and Nappa will travel to Earth under orders from Frieza to destroy it. I am not certain, but Turles might be with them. You must stop them, for they know not of what truly happened with the treachery of Frieza," the elder explained.
"I get it, that is how we are going to unite the remaining saiyans to challenge Frieza," Fasha replied.
"Then after we stop Vegeta and Nappa, how do we go about destroying Frieza?" Bardock asked.
"Not even a being with the gift of foresight can tell you that, there are too many factors that can guide the chain of events to say what will happen, you are on your own Bardock," the elder replied.
The saiyans nodded before turning and preparing for their journeys.
"Well old friend, I guess I will see you on Earth," Tora said.
"I guess so, be careful Tora and don't make me come after you two got it?" Bardock said smirking.
"Likewise," Tora replied with a smirk of his own.
"Remember Tora, Raditz can be a little bastard sometimes so if I have to speak to him myself I will," Bardock said.
"That's harsh talking about your own son like that Bardock," Tora chuckled.
"The truth hurts sometimes," Bardock replied.
"Oh and sorry for interrupting you two earlier, it looked like you guys were talking about something important," Tora said giving Bardock a knowing smirk.
"Alright you lousy bum go find my son," Bardock replied.
Tora laughed but bid them farewell and left the two alone once again. Bardock turned to Fasha who tilted her head to the side curiously. Bardock stared at her and was still taken aback by how beautiful she was.
"Bardock?" Fasha asked.
"Fasha, about what I wanted to tell you..." Bardock started.
Fasha however, surprised him by walking right up to him and placing her right hand on his mouth to stop him.
"I know Bardock, I could see it in your eyes, now shut up and kiss me already," Fasha teased.
Bardock smirked at her before doing just that. He wrapped his arms around her slender waist before pulling her in for a deep kiss which she gladly reciprocated. She smiled against his mouth when she felt his tail also wrap around her waist as he kissed her. When they broke apart and looked into each others eyes, they felt like a weight had been lifted and the two saiyans finally felt complete.
"Wow Bardock," Fasha gasped.
"What?" Bardock asked.
"I just never knew you could be so intimate," Fasha replied with a smirk.
"Yeah well keep it down, Tora would never let me hear the end of it," Bardock said.
Fasha laughed before they turned and started for their space pods walking next to each other with an arm around each other and their tails wrapped around each others waists.
AN: Ok I'll stop there, I know that it doesn't seem like a lot happened but things will start picking up soon. Anyway thank you to all of those who are reading and leave a review for me ok? They inspire me and I really appreciate hearing from all of you. Well then until next chapter!
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