The God of Death Saga
Book One
Metallic Tears
Chapter Two
The Noble Sayian
(Clash of the Sayian Royal Bloodlines)
It had been thirty minutes since Vegeta made the announcement that the other Sayian would be landing on Earth, and still there was no sign of any spaceship. Of course everyone knew they would be able to sense the Sayian enter into the atmosphere before they saw them, but it was still unnerving waiting for another potential threat to Earth. Even though Gohan's exterior appearance was calm, inside the young teenager was wanting to burst into Super Sayian and just fire a ki blast to consume the strange ki heading towards Earth. If he did that though, his father would not be very proud of him for letting his fear cloud his judgment. So like the rest of the present Z Fighters, he waited patiently for the arrival of the new Sayian.
The area where Vegeta suspected that the other Sayian would arrive was a barren wasteland of sorts. Their were no signs of life, including greenery. Most deserts held cacti, but this desert was completely bare, and while searching for any sign of life force, Gohan determined that not even lizards were in the area, because the closest ki he could sense that was not one of his small group was at least a hundred miles away. Searching for life forces was something his father had taught him, and whenever he would feel nervous, he would search out other life forces, mainly of animals and plants. At first he was unable to sense the tiny amount of life force that plants let off, but after years of training in the art, he could now pick out a plant as if it had the same amount of ki as Yamcha or Tien, both of whom where training in one of the many rooms atop Kami's...Dende's Lookout.
It was still amazing to Gohan that young Dende was able to step into the role of Earth's Guardian without much resistance. Then again, Dende really was pure of heart, never harboring ill will towards another being, even Frieza, who had basically destroyed the young Namekian's home planet. Even now the young Namekian would want to speak with this new Sayian, or would preach to them that he deserved a chance to make a new life on Earth, much like Vegeta had done. In that way, Dende resembled Goku, but he did not have the warrior's heart that the deceased Sayian had, which was why Dende was the perfect fit to become Guardian of Earth.
In a way, one could say that Goku was also Guardian of Earth, helping Kami with any problem that might arise, and of course when Goku decided to stay dead, the burden fell onto Gohan, who accepted the mantle of Earth's Greatest Defender. Now in less then a few minutes, Gohan would be putting his mantle to the test of another member of his race. A race that Gohan knew so little about, and yet if he wished to know more, all he would ever have to do was ask the Sayian Prince, but he could only stomach Vegeta in small doses. He knew about a few human customs, but his family was far from normal, and he knew that there was so much he needed to learn, most of which he would never be able to learn from a book. Looking around, Gohan concluded that he would not be able to ask any of the people with him, considering they lived just as weird lives. Of course the half Sayian was happy with his life, but he knew it was not normal, which was probably the reason he was being sent to school by his mother.
Gohan continued to focus on the life force of the plants and animals a hundred miles away, only to be snapped out of his meditative state by the much larger ki that was coming from directly over the groups head. 'Well it is now or never,' Gohan said to himself while allowing a deep breathe to escape from his lungs before lifting his head up to stare into the sky, where a sudden ball of flames could be seen headed towards the barren ground.
"Get ready," Piccolo ordered while pulling his white turban and cape off, allowing both articles of clothing to land with a loud thud on the cliff right beside him. Gohan could tell his mentor was just as anxious about the potential fight as he was, which made Gohan feel more at ease in a strange way. Then again it was human nature to feel at ease if others felt the same as you wasn't it? He did not have the answer to that, but he hoped that was what it was.
"Guys whoever it is seems really strong," Krillin called while blocking the rays of the sun from getting to his eyes while following the ball of flames as it made its decent toward Earth.
"If you are frightened shrimp," Vegeta started. "You should have stayed at home. Besides you will not be needed here."
"Knock it off Vegeta," Piccolo snapped. "Now is not the time to pick a fight with Krillin, and Krillin you will be fine."
"I know I will be," Krillin replied back. "Just want to be careful is all."
"Being careful is for the weak," Vegeta retorted. "Crushing your opponent is how the truly powerful fight."
"Why don't you save the fighting lessons for after," Eighteen's cold voice snapped at the Sayian Prince, who turned from watching the space pod to glare at the blond android.
"When I finish with this, I will be coming to finish what I started on that mountain road," Vegeta sneered.
"Whatever you say," Eighteen replied calmly.
For a few tense moments, the group waited for the ball of flames to land a few hundred feet in front of them, causing massive amounts of derbies to come flying towards them. Once the dust and chunks of rock cleared, the pearl white of the Sayian space pod could be seen, and a door was beginning to life up away from the group. "Let's go introduce ourselves," Gohan yelled while flying towards the space pod. The others quickly followed behind the half Sayian, and landed right in front of the space pod beside Gohan, but the occupant not in line of sight due to the blinding light that was emanating from the inside of the space pod.
After a few seconds, a white booted appeared in the groups vision, followed by a muscular leg that was covered in a black skin tight suit, which went all the way up to the warriors midsection, where a white piece of Sayian battle armor was covering it. The midsection portion of the armor was a dull yellow, along with the long shoulder pads, which resembled Vegeta, Nappa, and Radditz's original outfits. The male Sayian's face was young and filled with an expression of pride, with a hint of rage reflecting from his coal black eyes. His hair was shoulder length, much like Mirai Trunk's hair during the Cell Games except his hair was black. The young Sayian glanced around his surroundings, then allowed his eyes to rest on Vegeta, and a scowl crossed the Sayian's face.
"Who are you," Gohan questioned while stepping up to come face to face with the slightly older looking Sayian. "And why have you come to Earth?"
"My name is Kantro Bishio," the Sayian responded while glaring directly at Vegeta, who was smirking at Kantro's glare. "And I have come to Earth to kill Prince Vegeta for what his family did to my family."
"And what exactly did my family do to your family, that would cause you to foolishly risk your pathetic life," Vegeta questioned while glaring back at the younger Sayian.
"Your coward of a father banished my family because my father was on the verge of becoming a Super Sayian," Kantro hissed in a low voice. "And now that I have achieved the level of Super Sayian, I have come to Earth to take my revenge out on you for the shame my father had to endure. You will pay dearly."
"I doubt that," Vegeta replied. "You see, the rank of Super Sayian is something that only the best fighters of our race can achieve. If I remember correctly, the reason your family was banished, Bishio, was because your father refused to fight against Frieza, so my father sent him to die in space, but I see he survived, and produced an offspring with his bitch of a wife."
Before anyone could interfere, Kantro rushed at Vegeta, only to be caught with a vicious knee to the midsection from the Sayian Prince. Kantro quickly recovered however, and blocked Vegeta's open palmed strike, before throwing a roundhouse kick to Vegeta's head, only to have the Sayian Prince duck under the attack. Once Kantro's leg passed over Vegeta's head, Vegeta took the opportunity to slam his right fist into the younger Sayian's midsection, causing him to double over in pain. This time, Vegeta was able bring both of his clenched fists down onto Kantro's exposed back, causing the younger Sayian to slam against the ground. Dirt and other derbies came flying upward from the force of the Sayian's body.
As the younger Sayian began to lift himself back to his feet, Vegeta took the opening to kick the less experienced fighter in the face, which caused the younger man to fly backwards a few feet before skidding to a stop. Once again the young Sayian climbed to his feet, as blood seeped from the corner of his mouth and a gash which had formed just above his right eye. "Is that the best you got," Vegeta questioned as he began to walk towards Kantro, who was breathing heavily. "Why don't you show me your Super Sayian transformation?"
"Why would I do that, when I am just getting warmed up," Kantro exclaimed wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.
"Because if you don't show me, you will end up dying," Vegeta replied while disappearing from Kantro's sight, only to reappear a millisecond later behind the stunned warrior, who was unable to block the vicious kick that landed directly against the younger Sayian's head, causing him to fly into the side of the cliff the Z Fighters had been standing on before Kantro's arrival. Kantro's body became lodged in the side of the cliff, and as hard as he tried, he just could not get his body free, which gave Vegeta the perfect opportunity to taunt Kantro. "Wow you don't even have what it takes to get your body free from the side of a cliff, and you expect me to believe that you achieved the rank of Super Sayian. I highly doubt that."
"Enough Vegeta," Gohan exclaimed as he stepped in between the Sayian Prince and the slightly older Sayian. "He isn't as strong as you, so what is the point of fighting him?"
"Didn't you hear him brat," Vegeta scowled. "He said it with his own mouth, that he wants to kill me."
"I would want to kill you as well if you said that about my family," Gohan exclaimed defending the new Sayian. "Besides he doesn't seem as if he has a problem with the rest of us."
"Just shut up brat," Vegeta sneered. "This is between me and him, so stay out."
"You mean 'him and me'" Gohan corrected.
"Don't correct me boy," Vegeta snarled. "I can speak however I choose. Now get out of my way, or I will get you out."
"Listen to him," Kantro snapped, flaring his ki, and destroying the cliff around him. "I have survived on my own for eleven years now, and I don't need your help."
"Just give it up," Gohan stated. "He is to strong for you to beat. Just call it a day, and tell us why you came to Earth."
"I will not give it up," Kantro hissed. "I am a Sayian. I don't give up. I just keep trying no matter what, besides if I die, it will be in battle like a true Sayian desires."
"You really have a lot to learn," Gohan said just hanging in the air.
"No brat, you have a lot to learn," Vegeta responded. "He is a true Sayian, and the fact that I am kicking his ass only means he has to try harder. That is the way we were raised from birth. We never surrender, we never back down, and we fight to the death. He is doing his family proud by standing up to me like he is. Something you would not know about."
"I know that the Sayian race is nearly extinct now," Gohan exclaimed. "I know that it is our never back down attitude which is the cause of suffering. I also know that is the reason why my father is not here right now."
"I have a great idea," Eighteen interjected. "Let's just quiet fighting for a few minutes, and discuss the situation. Besides, you can't hold Vegeta responsible for what his father did."
"Stay out of it toaster,"Vegeta snarled, barring his fangs at the blond android. "If we desire some toast, you will here your name."
"Screw you," Eighteen snapped. "You are just mad I kicked your ass that day on the mountain road."
"You beat me before I reached my full potential," Vegeta replied. "I would love to see you try to beat me now, you overgrown garbage disposal."
"Vegeta leave Eighteen alone," Krillin said, but shut up when Vegeta growled at him. "She is no longer evil, so just give her a chance," Krillin finished meekly.
"I don't care if she is evil or not," Vegeta supplied. "I just want to wipe that smirk off her disgusting face."
"Her face is not disgusting," Kantro exclaimed. "She is actually quite pretty." As Kantro finished his statement, a light blush crept upon Eighteen's cheeks.
"Thank you, I think," Eighteen replied while looking at the ground.
"Damn it appears the android found a love connection," Vegeta grumbled, causing the blush to deepen on Eighteen's face, but soon it faded as Eighteen glared at Vegeta.
"Is someone upset that the new Sayian doesn't think he is sexy," Eighteen questioned. "I mean you do act a little feminine sometimes Vegeta."
Before anyone could react, Vegeta slammed his fist into Eighteen's face, sending the blond beauty flying backwards, with blood running from her nose. "Shut your mouth whore," Vegeta hissed while pulling his fist back.
"You bastard," Eighteen sneered while wiping the blood off her face with her blue sleeve. "You won't get another cheap shot like that."
"I don't need cheap shots to beat you weakling," Vegeta said crossing his arms over his chest. "And as for you, Kantro wasn't it?" Kantro nodded his head. "If you wish to continue our little fight, I have no problem showing you the true power of the Sayian race."
"Enough fighting," Gohan snapped. "Why must we keep fighting with someone who doesn't wish to destroy the Earth? Oh yeah now I remember. You love to fight. It is what moves you, and keeps you going when you wish you would die."
"Yeah so," Vegeta supplied. "I am a Sayian Warrior. Fighting is what I was bred to do, and you would do well to remember that brat. If you would keep up your training you might be able to push the boundaries of your Super Sayian Two powers."
"I don't want to Vegeta," Gohan exclaimed angrily. "I just want to be normal for a change. I don't want to be reminded that I am a freak on this planet, because my father was a member of a dead race, but yet you are still here, preaching about the Sayian legacy, as if anyone will actually remember it after you die. Face it Vegeta, our race is doomed after we leave this realm."
"Well while I am still alive, so is our race," Vegeta replied. "At least I have something to live for. What do you have Gohan? A mother who hates you for letting your father die, a brother who loves you because he is too stupid to understand that you are the reason he is without a father, and of course let's not forget that your only true friends are freaks just like yourself."
Gohan wanted to pounce on Vegeta, and beat the proud prince into a bloody pulp, but he knew Vegeta had a bit of a point. Of course his mother did not hate him, but she was still a little resentful that she was a widow, and Goten was none the wiser about the reason his father was not with him. All of which was his own doing. If he had just finished Cell, he could have been standing here with his father right now, instead of the Sayian Prince.
"You have crossed the line Vegeta," Piccolo snapped. "You can say what you want, but you will not put the blame on Gohan, when you are the one to blame. If you would have just killed Cell when you had the chance, and not allowed him to absorb Eighteen, Goku would still be here. Now we are going to drop the subject."
"No he is right Piccolo," Gohan stated with tears filling his eyes. "I am the reason my father is dead. If I had just finished Cell instead of toying with him, then my dad would be here right now, and he would have beaten the hell out of you Vegeta. Hey I just figured out why you enjoy bringing me down so much. You think that by insulting me, and treating me like shit that you are FINALLY getting the best of my father, but let me put it to you this way Vegeta. My father was, and forever will be stronger then you could ever be, and that tears you up inside doesn't it. No matter how much you train, and no matter how much you try, you just can't beat my father, so you figure you will do the next best thing and beat me."
"Guys stop it," Krillin yelled. "I am the one to blame. I should have done more to protect Eighteen, but I couldn't. It is my fault."
"It is not your fault Krillin," Eighteen snapped. "You did everything you could to save me, and I thank you for that."
"Could you two just shut up," Vegeta yelled. "We are in the middle of discussing who is truly to blame for that idiot Kakkarot abandoning his..."
Before Vegeta could finish, Gohan transformed into his Super Sayian form, allowing his golden aura to flare as he charged forward, and slammed his fist into Vegeta's face, sending the arrogant prince flying backwards until Gohan appeared right beside him. Before Vegeta could react, Gohan kicked the Sayian Prince into the air, before appearing beside him again, then slamming both of his clenched fist against the older Sayian's body. The blow sent Vegeta spiraling towards the ground, and upon impact, the ground gave way under the force, causing a small crater to form around Vegeta's body.
"You will not bad talk my father," Gohan seethed through clenched teeth. His voice was rough with the sound of rage lacing each word, where the normal tone of the boy's voice was calm and innocent almost sweet like. "He gave his life to save yours, so you should worship the ground he walked on."
Vegeta pulled himself out of the crater, and transformed into a Super Sayian as well. His gold hair was fluttering in the wind that was being created by the two large kis. "Oh how long I have waited to show you just who is the stronger fighter, and now you have given me the perfect opportunity," Vegeta snarled while clenching his hands into tight fist.
Just as the two were about to fight, a familiar voice sounded in the deserted clearing, causing everyone to stop, except Kantro, who was searching for the source of the voice. 'Knock it off guys,' Son Goku's voice boomed. 'There is no need to be fighting like you are, especially over me. Gohan you need to relax, and stop thinking that my death is your fault, and Vegeta, I know you are pissed at me for as you say, deserting my family, but I plan on returning eventually.'
"Well your family needs you right now Kakkarot," Vegeta snapped. "Your son is not cut out to be the Savior of this mud ball planet that you claim to love so much."
'Gohan will be a great Savior while I am gone,' Goku replied. 'Now Gohan you know I love you and your mother, and I would love to come back right now, but I will only end up bringing more evil villains to Earth.'
"But we can fight them together," Gohan yelled. "Let them come. With you, Vegeta, and myself, we should be able to defeat any enemy that comes our way."
"Hey don't forget about me," Krillin exclaimed. "I can still put up a good fight."
"Like you did against Cell," Vegeta snapped.
'Vegeta knock it off,' Goku bellowed. 'Perhaps you are right Gohan. Seven years is a long time, and I do miss your mother and you something fierce.'
"You are an idiot," Vegeta yelled. "When was the last time you were in contact with your family you no good bastard? You don't even know that you have another son now do you? Of course you don't because all you really care about is training your ass off in Other World. And to think everyone would rather I be like you. I would rather come back and fight countless villains, then leave Bulma and Trunks for even a single day. And yet I'm supposed to be the heartless Sayian bred for nothing but war, and you are the good hearted role model. You make me sick Kakkarot."
"I don't mean to but into this conversation, but Vegeta and I have a fight to finish," Kantro stated before turning to the older Sayian. "So are you ready to end the warm ups?"
"You won't even be able to keep up with me kid," Vegeta snapped. "I can go to the next level of Super Sayian."
"What," Kantro yelled. "There is a level beyond that of a Super Sayian?"
"Yes, and I have achieved it," Vegeta answered. "So just give it up for today. I don't really feel like killing you today. Maybe tomorrow. Now Kakkarot, where were we?"
'I think it is time for me to come home,' Goku replied. 'I am missing so much, because I want to be selfish.'
"Oh now you want to come home," Vegeta snapped. "Well you idiot, the Dragon Balls have already been collected, but I'm not so sure your wife wants you back anymore. You see, Chi Chi has become accustomed to living without you, since you can't be counted on anyway."
Vegeta was going to say something else, but was stopped as a strong ki blast sent him flying backwards, causing the proud prince to lose consciousness. Everyone turned to look at Gohan, who was allowing his right hand to return back to his side.
"God I really hate that arrogant prick," Gohan supplied as he glared at the Sayian Prince's prone form. "Sometimes I think it might have been best if you would have let Krillin..."
'Don't say things like that Gohan,' Goku yelled. 'While he may be an ass, he is still our friend and ally.'
"Now what am I supposed to do about getting my revenge," Kantro questioned as he looked at the remaining Z Fighters.
"I don't mean to be rude, but there is no way you will be able to get your revenge on Vegeta, so maybe you should go kick and punch him a few times, and call it good enough, because Vegeta is a part of our family, and we are all incredibly strong," Gohan stated. "Besides you seem nice enough, and maybe now Vegeta will get off my back with another full blooded Sayian around."
"Well where should I stay," Kantro questioned. "I mean I don't exactly have a home you know."
"Well now that is a problem," Gohan said while rubbing his chin in thought. "Does anyone have any extra room, or should we have Bulma put him up."
"I don't think that would be the best," Krillin exclaimed. "Him and Vegeta in the same house might be as bad as your father and Vegeta in the same house."
"You have a point," Gohan replied still deep in thought.
"Hey Krillin don't we have room at Kami House since Oolong moved out to go live with Yamcha and Puar," Eighteen questioned.
"You are right," Krillin replied. "I'm sure Master Roshi won't mind another tenant."
"It is settled then," Gohan exclaimed. "Just follow Krillin and Eighteen back to Kami Island, and they will show you were you can stay while you are on Earth."
"Sure," Kantro supplied as he turned to look at the former monk and the blond android. "So lead the way."
A/N: Sorry for another crappy ending. I have been trying to come up with a good ending for this damn chapter for over a month, and I finally got one, but it is still crappy. Hopefully the next chapter will come a little easier then this one, considering it is going to mostly be Kantro adjusting to life on Earth as well as Gohan going to high school. I may have Chi Chi force Kantro to go to school with Kantro, considering he is so young compared to everyone else.