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I Am Woman Hear Me Roar!
Chapter Three
Help from the Unexpected
"Why are you here!?" Goku said, shocked.
"For the saiyan." Piccolo uttered simply.
Ever since the end of the Twenty-third World Tournament, Piccolo had been lying dormant in the desert for the past five years;jumping from wasteland to wasteland. Most of his time was spent meditating and perfecting his martial arts. He enjoyed the isolation and the still wind that the desert provided for him. While there he could finally clear his thoughts and become one with his body; there were no humans to bug him. He was planning on world domination and that's something you can not do within good company.
Earlier in the morning Piccolo's ritual meditation routine had been interrupted by a strong an unknown force. He immediately got into battle stance and observed his surrounding, he could not pinpoint exactly where the source was coming from but it was close and heading straight for him.
"What is this," He spoke out loud, "I have never felt power like this before!"
Piccolo was never scared of anything or anyone, but the energy that was surging through the air and through his body shook him to his core.This can not be Son-Goku,could it? Has he finally come for me? How did he get this strong, there's no way! Piccolo mind raced with the possibilities of what could have been this horrid power. Before he knew it, a man was floating in front of him, clad from head to toe in some form of space armor. The only visible parts of his body was his face and his hair resembled a porcupine's quills and landed on the tops of his calves. Piccolo also recognized that the man shared a slight resemblance to Son-Goku,he seemed to be wearing a dark green monocle that was attached to his face. The man was Raditz.
Raditz landed softly on the ground a gave Piccolo a smirk, "Hello there, green man. Sorry if I am an inconvenience to you, but I was looking for a man named Kakarot and seemed to have stumbled upon you instead."
Deep inside, Piccolo's heart was pounding harder than a drummer playing a solo, but he held his ground, "Well, you stumbled into the wrong territory, now I suggest you leave before you make me angry."
Raditz grin deepened and he crossed his arms. "Well it seems someone's a bit crabby?" He teased.
Piccolo growled under his breathe and his face grew into a scowl. How dare he mock me,He thought.
Raditz let out a light chuckle and started to circle Piccolo, "What's with the long face green man," He taunted, "Have you never came in contact with a true warrior?"
Piccolo stood still while keeping his battle stance while his eyes followed Raditz's every move and spoke, "Listen here, I'm only going to give you one more warning before things get ugly."
Raditz continued to pace around Piccolo and laughed again, "With you here green-man, I am afraid things already have. Now lets see what you're made of." Raditz's pacing stopped at the spot he had originally landed at, Piccolo observed carefully and he saw Raditz press the monocle that was placed on his face.
Raditz pressed his scouter several times across his face to view the readings of Piccolo, "Hmm, a power level of 310. Quite impressive for something on this planet but simply not enough if you wish to defeat me."
"Wait a minute here," Piccolo barked, "You came towards me, I have no means to fight!"
It had been five years since Piccolo's last battle, and though he was sure his strength had increased he was in no mood to take a chance with this new rival.
Raditz leered and put his hands on his hips, "Well too bad because I do."
Piccolo growled again as his blood began to boil, Fine then, if that's he how he wants it!
Before Piccolo could even think of what he was doing he could feel the ki ball blasting out of his hands and towards Raditz. Smoke and dirt clouded the air and Piccolo smirked feeling he had accomplished a good deed as Raditz was nowhere to be seen. But then the air cleared and his smile quickly faded and turned to an expression of shock. Raditz stood in front of him completely unscathed
Raditz sneered and let out a soft chuckle, "I give you props green man you managed to get rid of a bothersome mole I've had on my arm."
At that point Piccolo could no longer contain his fear as his whole body began to shake. What is he?
"Well green man I can't lie and say this hasn't been fun, but I need to find Kakarot and you've only proven to more trouble than help so I am afraid you'll have to go," Raditz raised his hand and Piccolo felt his energy rise even more, "Now watch as I show you my favorite attack; I like to call it Double Sunday."
Energy surged throughout Piccolo's body as he could feel Raditz charging his attack, it was the first time in a long time that he had felt absolutely powerless. He never thought much of what would happen when he died, maybe he'd meet his father.
"Now, I want you to follow the birdy." Beep. Beep. Raditz turned his eye towards his scouter and his smirk dropped, Great right when I'm having fun,He thought.
"Well green-man I guess it's your lucky day." With that comment Raditz took off and flew into the sky, leaving Piccolo to pick his jaw off the ground.
After Raditz had left the wasteland, Piccolo was still a bit agitated that the bastard had humiliated him. He waited a minute or two, sensed his ki and followed it. But when the green demon arrived to Kame House, he realized what type of mess he actually gotten into and stayed hidden. He listened to Raditz's story, and saw the child get taken away. He knew better than to step in. If this guy could crush his own brother and kidnap a child, there was no telling what would be done to him.
"So you know him, huh? Figures." Goku huffed.
"Yes, he and I have met, so believe me when I say that none of you stand a chance against him."
"What makes you say that?" Krillin questioned.
"His strength not only surpasses Son Goku's, but mine also. Alone you are outmatched and if you fight him it will inevitably lead to your death."
Goku stared at Piccolo,uneasy. What exactly did he have up his sleeve? "What are you suggesting?" Goku asked.
"We must work together." Piccolo affirmed.
"What makes you say that? What's in it for you?"
Piccolo mouth curved into a smirk,"In all honesty, I could careless for you; that much is true, and whether your child is alive or dead does not matter to me. But I have plans for this world, and I allow noone to interfere! The moment we defeat that wretch with our combined powers, I'll turn mine against you, and I'll make sure this will be our last the earth shall be mine!"
"Hey, pal," Bulma spoke, "If you think Goku's dumb enough to accept your offer, then you're just crazy! Because I don't know what we're going to do, but trust we have this in the bag. So, you can just take that proposal and shove it up your-"
"I accept." Goku injected.
"What!" Bulma screeched.
"Are you sure ma' boy?" Roshi asked.
"Yeah, positive."
"But-but-," Bulma sputtered, " Goku! Did you not hear what he said!?"
"I heard him clearly." Goku assured. Bulma stared at him, dumfounded. He must have lost his marbles somewhere in Chi-Chi's purse.
"Look here Piccolo," Goku began, " I'll play along with you, and we'll defeat him. But the moment my daughter is safe and out of sight, all bets are off, and you're mine!"
Piccolo smirked, the man hadn't changed a bit. "So be it. Let's just hope, I can keep my nausea at bay from working with you," Piccolo turned towards the shore, "Let's go. I can sense him from here."
"Alright I'll just follow ya', he can't be too far from here." Goku stated.
"Be safe Goku, come back in one piece please." Launch said.
"Yeah, ya know Chi-Chi'll kill us if you don't." Krillin joked, but it fell flat as Goku picked up Gohan's hat from the beach shore and stared at it.
Don't worry Gohan, I'm coming.
Goku hopped on nimbus and tucked Gohan's hat into his gi's belt, and gave everyone his signature smile. "Don't worry guys, I'll be fine. Hey Piccolo, ya' think you can keep up with my cloud?"
"Spare me the folly, my speed speaks for itself." Piccolo began to levitate.
"Then prove it!" Goku hollered as Nimbus took off.
"Wait you idiot! I'm the one who knows where we're going!" Piccolo yelled as he followed suit.
The island became silent, as the small group stared at the fading figures.
"That man's an idiot." Bulma stated.
"Yes. Yes he is." Roshi agreed.
"What do we do now?" Krillin asked.
"Go see the fight." Roshi answered.
"WHAT!?" Bulma and Krillin yelled in unison.
"If those two are joinin' forces, it is sure to be one heck of battle. And I, for one, ain't gonna' miss it! Heck, they might even win! Bulma, get your scouter and your ship! Launch pack us some sandwiches!"
"Can do Master Roshi!" Launch chirped as she headed back towards the door, but before she could make it she tripped over the crab Gohan was playing with and dived face first into the sand.
Uh-oh. Bulma,Krillin, Roshi thought as they all knew what was about to come next. Launch's head bobbed up and down as she tried to hold back the inevitable sneeze, but to no avail.
ACHOOO!
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"Lemme go! Lemme go! Lemme gooooo," Gohan wailed.
"Uggh, what has my brother done to you." Raditz said as he landed on the firm ground. He walked towards the crater-where his ship was held- with the child in the crook of his arm, she had not stopped bawling since they had left.
"Lemme go! Lemme go!" She continued.
"Hush you!" He said as he slid into the deep crater and plopped Gohan roughly on the ground.
"I-I-I w-wa-want my-my DADDY!" Gohan sobbed.
"Well guess what, kid; your "daddy" isn't here! And he might not ever be here, so you better get used to me! 'Cause you're not going anywhere!" Raditz screamed, causing Gohan to halt her tears.
He smirked. Finally, He thought.
"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Came Gohan's screeching cries, causing Raditz to jump.
What was this child, a water works machine?
Gohan cried and she cried; she didn't want to stay with this man, she didn't like this man, this man was mean, and evil! All she wanted to do was go home, with her daddy and mommy and never leave the house again.
"WHAAA! WHAAA!" Gohan cried to the heavens, and maybe even beyond, in hopes that her father would hear her pleas.
Raditz glared and violently grabbed Gohan by the nape of her neck, "Maybe sometime in here will make you hush!" Raditz threw her into his space pod and slammed the door shut.
Thank goodness, that's over, He thought as he grabbed the bridge of his nose and slid down the front of his pod, ignoring Gohan's muffled screams. He let out a sigh. This kid is never going to make it on board, He thought to himself.
From a young age Raditz always had the gift of bluffing, which often came in handy when you're trying to escape an angry species. On time he convinced a whole gang of cholorofors that he was a God who would smite them if they did not feed him and his comrade. It worked, he, Vegeta, and Nappa ate heartily. They still smited the cholorofors though.
Raditz didn't mean a single word about selling Gohan,but desperate times calls for desperate measures. He was hoping that it was enough of a threat to tempt Kakarot into joining him along with the royal pain in the ass Princess Vegeta and their comrade, Nappa.
We've left him on earth too long, He thought. Kakarot was basically part of this species by now. He was hoping that maybe he could beat some sense into him, but if all else failed, Raditz had a back up plan. If Kakarot would still refuse the join then he would just injure Kakarot enough so that way he could escape in his pod, and head off to one of Frieza's bases with the child in tow. There he'd probably teach the girl the basics; ki control, stances, etc. Over time she'd toughen up, and accept her saiyan blood for what it was. Then he,Vegeta, and Nappa would be unstoppable. Though Raditz had a sense that Vegeta and Nappa would not be too pleased about a half-breed working with them, but they would just have to deal with it. They said bring back a saiyan, he was bringing back a saiyan. There was no room to be picky, they could use all the help they could get.
Beep. Beep.
"Huh," Raditz looked towards his scouter and his eyes almost bulged out of his head, "Power level of 710! Impossible!" He jutted up quickly and searched the perimeter, with his scouter readings landing on his pod.
"What! The child, damn this thing!" Raditz growled as he began hitting his scouter. I'm going to have to get a new one. Raditz began fidgeting with his scouter when it began to beep rapidly, and showed two power levels. He smirked as he recognized both of the power levels popping up on his screen. He chuckled to himself, Looks like little brother and the green man have decided to team up.
Goku and Piccolo landed softly behind Raditz on the ground with determined looks on their faces.
"Where's my daughter, Raditz!" Goku shouted. Raditz turned around his sneer still in place and pointed to his space pod.
"Don't worry Kakarot the girl is perfectly fine, I take good care of fine merchandise."
A deep pit of rage swelled in Goku's stomach as Raditz defined his daughter as merchandise, Goku could never really recall if there was a time he wanted to kill someone more than Raditz at this point.
"I'm going to destroy you!" Goku growled through clenched teeth.
Raditz cackled, "I like to see you try." The brothers glared at each other in silence, before Piccolo interrupted with his cape hitting the ground. Raditz noticed the numbers on his scouter increase.
"You wear weighted armor too, Piccolo." Goku asked.
"Of course, how else do you think I've been keeping up my strength."
Goku began to tug at his wrist bands and undershirt,"Well, I guess that's one thing we have in common." Goku's clothes went flying to the ground. Raditz felt a nervous sweat begin at his forehead as the numbers increased even higher.
Raditz began feeling nervous and his stomach began to knot but he refused to show it, he swallowed the lump his throat and tried to coerce Goku one last time, "So little brother you think removing a few weights will defeat me? Well you need to think again, I'm the strongest thing on this planet by far and you can be too! You have so much potential hidden, that has yet to be unleashed! If you join me and the others you'll be unstoppable! Come on now, Kakarot. Join your brother and be a true saiyan!"
Goku glared at Raditz,"All I want Raditz is my daughter, and for you to leave. You're no brother to me and I'm no saiyan!"
Raditz eyes watered as a string broke in his heart at Goku's words, his baby brother was not only rejecting his heritage but his brother as well. What have they done to you?
Raditz's sadness was slowly replaced by anger and his glare hardened at Goku and Piccolo.
"You are nothing but a disgrace to all saiyans! If you don't want to come along fine, I've still got the girl and I'll kill you both so that way you'll no longer ruin my plans!", Raditz hollered before getting into fighting stance.
"Glady." Piccolo said getting into his stance with Goku following suit.
The battle had not begun, but the intensity had, Goku tried to stay focused and ignored Gohan's muffled cries. Don't worry sweetie I'm doing this for you. Without a warning or a plan, Goku lunged towards Raditz.
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A/N: Were you guys able to find my surprise? Lol it wasn't hidden very well, write a review of what you about it. Also and spoiler alert, I have big plans for Raditz. Hint: I never thought it was fair that Goku's only brother was killed off. And I know I left Launch at a cliffhanger but that's part of the fun. Again thank you so much for reading and please leave a review.