Bardock POV

The day started off as normal but this time when I woke I wasn't in my normal house. We slept in the guest rooms the tournament had kept for us. We went to tournament easily and without any haste.

The tournament started off with a group of planes flying through the sky, they flew upward as they released smoke bombs that exploded into the sky. The bombs formed the face of the world champion Mr. Satan. Geez this guy's ego was even bigger than Shugesh's. This city didn't help by encouraging it though. They treated him like a god. The planes then came back down as they destroyed the smoke face. The planes flew over the stadium as I saw the arena we were going to battle in.

There was circle platforms and under them as a long fall followed by deep water. Obviously you had to knock your opponents into the water. However with so many opponents there was bound to be a lot of eliminations.

Flying to keep from being eliminated probably was a bad idea, which would be a dead give away. Soon we made our way to the arena. When I got the arena I saw Fasha looking up at the bombs exploding in the air.

"Ready?" I said to her.

"Just waiting for you" She replied as we both went into the arena.

"Welcome to Battle Island, home to the first ever intergalactic martial arts tournament." An announced declared to everyone.

"Two hundred fighters are in the opening round, which is now underway under eight special designed combat stages." The announcer declared.

We both arrived at our points as we both turned around to each other.

"Hey good luck out there" Fasha said wishing me luck.

"You too" I said simply back.

"Remember you can always give up if you feel weird" I reminder her still worried.

"Honestly Bardock I'm not a child" Fasha rolled her eyes at me.

We sat in silence, as I didn't know what to say next.

"See you on the other side?" I said to her.

"Count on it" Fasha smiled at me as she then walked in the direction of her platform.

I then went to my platform as all the competitors stayed in the corners like me. I massaged my joints, as I got ready. "The rules are simple. On each stage is twenty-five contestants fight one another in a free style battle royal." The announcer explained the rules.

"Fighters are disqualified if they faint, surrender or fall into the sea. The last one standing on each stage moves on the semifinals. Killing is prohibited off course, as is the use of weapons." He said.

"Now that that's out of the way, begin!" The announcer said as suddenly everyone lunged at each other.

I got cut off guard as a bulky male hit me across the face. He smiled smugly as I slowly turned my head back to face him. My smile counteracted him as I elbowed him across the face and he fell to the ground. I clenched my fist as I felt my energy rising.

"It's good to be back" I said aloud as I took off at the challengers.

I head butted a competitor from behind as he fell on his face hard. A half bear man tried to hit me as I ducked under his attack and swept his leg. The man stumbled as backhanded the back of his head. Two of them came at me as I blocked one of them and threw him into the second one. As the two tried to get off each other I came up and clothed lined both of them. They both hit the ground hard as I grabbed one by his leg and tossed him to the side. The man tumbled off the side of platform as I heard a splash.

I turned around as I saw the half bear man wrap around my body and held me in a hold. He smiled and tried to crush me as I quickly stopped his arms from hugging too tight. I then broke free as I kicked the male in the face. The bear hybrid slide on his back and into the ocean. Then I looked around and saw a ton of them coming at me. I flinched for a second as I tried to avoid all of them.

"The combatants really seem to be throwing themselves into the fight, though not as much as the audience!" The announcer cheered on as I fought.

The crowd got really loud at this point. I hit two fighters with one punch as then one jumped on my back. I grabbed the fighter on my back and threw him across the platform. He bounced off the hard surface and was eliminated. Then quickly in front of appeared a fighter. I was knocked down with a strong kick. I then did a spring jump off the ground and kicked him in the face. The fighter flew backwards as he fell off the arena.

I stopped to wipe brow from sweat. I then looked around as I heard a familiar voice. I looked and saw an orange blur beating up people across the way.

"That's Krillin with two ls and I do except personal checks." Krillin said to himself.

So Krillin was here to?

"Go Gohan! Beat them up! You can do it!" Chi Chi yelled waving fans from the audience.

"Wah Gohan's fighting? But he's a super saiyan that's not fair!" Krillin stated.

I did feel sorry for Krillin. He was really strong but compared to us he wasn't much. Then Krillin looked to the side as he heard Piccolo's grunts.

"Piccolo too?" Krillin said confused.

"Where's Trunks? Make it a full set." Krillin said as people piled up behind him.

Krillin then turned around and looked up as he saw Trunks on a higher platform.

"You didn't forget about me Krillin?" I teased him.

Krillin looked over to me as he saw me.

"Me and my big mouth, this is now officially unfair." Krillin said losing the fire he had.

Shugesh POV

I hit one of the fighters away as I spun around and hit another one. They both flew off and out of my way. This tournament was going to be easy; I can't believe I was only fighting humans. A bulked up human rushed at me as I ducked under his attack and barraged my fist in his chest. The man lost his breath as he kneeled on a knee. I kneed him in the chin as he launched into the air and landed on the ground awkwardly. It's about time I prove myself and take charge.

Once I beat the world champion to a pulp I will have proved my point that humans are weak fools. I could conquer these weaklings if I wanted to. However I prefer showing my dominance. Anyone can just pulverize a bunch of citizens, but it takes a true warrior to beat the "strongest man in the world or even the universe." The competitors were slowly thinning out. It shouldn't be long now. I then stopped fighting as I heard someone's voice ahead. I looked up on a pole structure and saw him there.

"I can't believe Gohan and Trunks entered the tournament, just my luck. Aw one hundred million beautiful zenny. Oh well it was a nice dream while it lasted" Yamcha moped from above.

That fool wasn't even trying. I then grabbed the pole and bent it over will my might. Yamcha screamed as he was moved off the pole. Yamcha fell down to the watery drink and with a splash he went in. The peacekeeper blew a whistle and then pointed to where Yamcha had landed.

"Out!" He called.

It was a shame; Yamcha was such a good fighter. He had lasted only a few seconds against the Crusher Corps. Now that was impressive, ha ha. The best part of his life was his shortcomings.

"Congratulations you took down Yamcha, you must feel so achieved." A voice said from a far.

I looked from behind me as from a far I could see Tora.

"So you actually managed to get past the preliminary? Impressive." I mocked him. Tora shook his head at me.

"I hope I don't go against you" Tora admitted.

"Afraid you'll lose?" I said to him from a far.

Tora closed his eyes as I turned my attention from him to the TV monitors.

"Gohan has passed the preliminary!" The announcer stated.

"Trunks will advance!" The announcer said.

So Vegeta and Kakarot's boys have passed the first round. I then looked across the way as I saw one of the arenas tilt and slide the competitors off.

"Krillin moves on!" The announcer says telling me that Krillin was the one who survived the fall.

It was probably because of his baldhead.

"Bardock and Fasha have passed!" The announcer said.

So did the whole team make it out?

"Lets not forget about Shugesh and Tora!" The announcer said.

Tora saluted to the audience as they cheered for the gesture. I just folded my arms… I wasn't a crowd pleasure.

"And Piccolo is headed for the semi-finals as well" The announcer wrapped up.

"Lastly Tien Shinhan has made the cut" The announcer said wrapping up who made it through.

So Borgos didn't make it through? Very odd, maybe he was slaking on his training. He then named all the other people who make it through also but I just drowned them out, they weren't important. We then waited a bit, as we got ready for the next round. I wonder whom I'll face? It better be someone worth a challenge.

"Ladies and gentlemen…" The announcer said getting our attention.

"The match ups up for the semifinalist have been decided." The announcer said as he displayed the people we were going to face on the screen.

I looked as I saw myself and I saw that I was paired with Tora. I grinned as I turned to Tora who was reading the screen as well.

"You have got to be kidding" Tora sighed.

"Don't worry Tora, it'll be quick" I said patting my shoulder.

"You're over confidant" Tora said as he stared at the ground.

Humph, Tora was going to be under my foot soon.

Bardock POV

So the matches for the final were going to be Tora versus Shugesh, Trunks versus Tien, Fasha versus this slim purple haired man, Krillin versus Piccolo, Gohan versus an Australian male and I was going to be going up against a sumo. These were interesting match ups. Fasha rejoined me as we waited in the crowd. Fasha came up to me as she was sweating.

"So how'd it go?" She asked me.

"It was easy, with my training it's no surprise" I said to her.

"Oh man I'm fighting Piccolo!" Krillin said as he looked at the monitor.

"And if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any" Krillin said bummed.

Soon the first match was under way as Fasha and I looked from the sidelines.

"In the first match Gohan faces off against Udo!" The announcer said as I could see them getting ready from here.

Udo was a big guy, unnaturally big for a human. I couldn't tell if he was an alien or just a really big guy. Gohan was so small compared to the guy.

"Yeah I'm not going to fight a baby, I gotta get a better agent." Udo said to himself.

"Hey listen kid I'm not into beating weaklings but the trainings wheels are coming off today, understand?" Udo explained to Gohan.

Gohan just placed his hands together politely.

"Yes I'm ready" Gohan told him.

"You got a lot of guts kid and I'm going to show em' to you" Udo said as the beginning buzzer rang.

Udo roared as he bent down slowly and tried to grab him. Gohan quickly bolted toward him and took out his legs. That's right kid exploit his weak spot. Udo fell as Gohan punched him out of the ring. Udo flew through a rock formation as he flew through the sky.

"Atta boy Gohan!" Fasha shouted excited.

The kid had potential I'll give him that.

"As we move on to the second match Trunks battles Tien Shinhan." The announcer declared.

Tien threw off his shirt then the buzzer sounded and they took off, jumping around trying to hit each other. Fasha was focused on the battle as I lost interest and turned my attention elsewhere. Then out of the corner of my eye I saw someone. I saw his brown robe as I focused all attention on him.

Who is that guy?

He floated over the ocean as it looked like he was walking the match. Who ever was in the robe was bigger set. He was like Borgos in stature, but it couldn't be Borgos. Then I saw Tien flying close to the water as he tried to regain control. The man in the robe turned to the side as I got a quick look at his face. I saw a glint of red on his face as I quickly registered that he had a scouter on.

Wait a red scouter?! Who still uses scouters?! I tried to look at the fine details as he quickly turned his head to keep up with Trunks and Tien's movements. Trunks and Tien flew all over the place; I knew that my chance was gone.

"Damn it!" I cursed under my breath.

I should have been quicker. Then Tien flew up into the sky as he got his hands into a formation.

"Tri beam…" Tien said forming an energy blast.

Is he out of his mind? Energy blasts in this place?!

"Haaaaaaaa!" Tien yelled as he shot at Trunks.

The blast missed as it flew across the arena and toward the water. I followed the blast as I saw it was going to hit the robed man. The man quickly disappeared as the blast exploded. He can move fast.

Who ever he is if he can move that fast, than he isn't human. Then sounds waves erupted as they hit each other. Trunks then suddenly turned into his super saiyan form.

"What?!" Fasha said aloud.

Let's hope these people aren't quick learners. Then I heard the crowd, they were cheering. They were buying this? They actually liked it? Both of them then took off into the sky and battled. Then suddenly Tien came flying down from the sky as he splashed into the water with force.

"Trunks wins the match!" The announcer said as Trunks descended down.

Fasha sighed in relief as I put my guard down also.

"It's lucky that these people are very gullible" Fasha said turning to me.

"Tell me about it" I replied.

That was too close, well at least now I know super saiyan and energy blasts are allowed.

Tora POV

I leaned up against a wall as I listened to the matches with my eyes closed. I had heard that Fasha and Bardock had made it through their matches, big shock. I leaned up against the wall as I felt a strange feeling about this place. It felt strange to be here, there was something that I didn't like. I couldn't tell what that thing was yet though.

One thing I thought was strange was how Borgos didn't make it past the first round. Borgos was stronger than these people he was a trained soldier. Heck he even got new metal limbs, so he should be as functional as ever. I then opened my eyes as I heard the crowd cheering. I walked into the crowd as I figured to watch this match.

"The next match is about to begin as Piccolo fights Krillin" The announcer told me.

"Piccolo!" Gohan called to him.

"Go for it! You can win!' Gohan cheered.

"Quiet!" Krillin shouted to Gohan. Krillin then got into his stance, as he was ready to face Piccolo.

Piccolo just kept his eyes closed and his arms crossed, he didn't even seem to care.

"I don't believe it he's not even going to look at me?" Krillin said astonished.

"That's it! I've had it, I'm nobodies fool!" Krillin said angry as the buzz sounded.

Krillin then took off and yelled as he charged at Piccolo. Krillin just ran straight through his cape as he fell off. I put my palm over my face as I tried to comprehend what I just saw. He just ran off the edge. Krillin then tried to fly up as Piccolo saved him.

"I thought I came for a tournament not for a freak show, this is a waste of my time!" Piccolo said frustrated.

Piccolo then threw him back in as he took off into the sky and left the tournament. Lucky little guy Krillin is.

"Piccolo has forfeited the match" The referee said coming out of no where.

"Krillin wins by default!" The referee declared as the crowd cheered.

"Wow, I guess I don't know my own strength" Krillin said sitting down.

Well I guess it's time for my match with Shugesh. I walked to the arena, as I got ready to battle my comrade.

Shugesh POV

Tora got in the ring as I walked to the opposite side of the ring. We both stared at each other as we both got into the room. It's time to beat him down.

"Next round we have Tora versus Shugesh" The announcer said as we glared at each other.

I pounded my fist into my palm, getting ready. Tora spread his arms out as he closed his eyes. The buzzer then sounded as I quickly rushed at him.

Tora looked up slowly as he saw me charge at him. Tora jumped into the air as I missed him. As Tora landed he spun around and kicked at me. I blocked the incoming kick as Tora quickly moved his fist and jumped backwards. I smashed my fist into the ground as I missed Tora. Tora landed as he looked at the damage in the ground.

"You really aren't holding back?" Tora said surprised.

"I want to show my strength." I said standing up.

I then jumped backwards as I flipped upside down and kicked at him. Tora didn't see it coming as I kicked him in the chest. Tora flew backwards as he stamped his feet into the stage and stopped.

"Fine Shugesh, it's time you were taught a lesson in humility." Tora said as he lunged at me with his fist.

I dodged his fist as I grabbed his arm and pulled his closer. As he came closer I pulled my other free arm back and hit him the face. Tora fell to the ground as he quickly got to his feet. Tora touched his cheek as he saw my print on it. I laughed as Tora now looked at me angry.

"Think I was bluffing?" I said aloud to him.

Tora then clenched his fist as he disappeared and appeared in front of me. Tora hit me multiple times in the stomach as I hunched over and tried to block my stomach. Tora pushed my head up as he continued to beat on my abdomen. Tora then pushed me back with a wave as he teleported and hit me back and forth. The rage in me quelled as I unleashed a wave stopping the assault.

I fired an energy volley as Tora jumped around and dodged my attacks. The blasts destroyed the stadium as they missed their target. Tora then deflected a blast at me as it exploded against me. I fell to the ground as I tried to regain myself. I lay there as I felt the intensity of my own blast. Then after awhile I turned over from laying onto my stomach to lying on my back.

As I looked up I saw Tora looking over me worried, checking to see if I was alright. I felt fury as I quickly unleashed an energy blast point blank. The blast hit him and he flew into the air. As I stood up slightly I saw the blast explode out of the ring and Tora fell down out of the ring. I stood up straight as I saw that Tora wasn't coming back up.

"Unbelievable Tora is eliminated!" The referee awed.

"Shugesh has won!" The referee informed me.

The crowd cheered me on as I stood up hurt. I knew I was always better than Tora. Now I can beat Fasha and Bardock. I laughed aloud as I thought of how strong I was becoming. Tora had gotten weak mentally, while I had stayed strong and brutal.

I smiled as I thought of the advantage I had. I had the mind of a true saiyan; Bardock and the others had forgotten their ways. If I could even declare myself king, if I proved myself worthy. I walked away as I thought of all the things I could do with my newfound advantage.

There were so many choices; the problem would be trying to figure which one to do first.

Bardock POV

I waited in the hallway as I waited for any word. They were supposed to get back to me on the results and whom I was going to face.

"Shugesh has won!" I heard a voice declare.

I looked up as I tried to figure out if heard him correctly. I walked out into the crowd as the light and applause greeted me. I looked out as I saw that all the arenas were empty. All the rounds were over?

"Now we will post up the matches for the semifinals" The announcer stated to everyone.

I looked around as I tried to find Fasha. She was going to miss whom she was going to face. The monitors on the walls then began to display the matches and the pairs of fighters going against each other. I quickly ignored all of the matches not involving me and looked for my match up in excitement. I couldn't contain myself until I finally saw my face. I looked to the side of my face as I saw someone that made my heart jump.

I couldn't believe it; I was going to face Fasha!

My heart showed glee as if it was dreams come true. I had been waiting to fighting Fasha for so long. She was my equal in strength and everyway. I haven't trained with Fasha for a long time. Ever since the Tree of Might I had slowly watched her go stronger. She had gotten so good; I wanted to see how strong she had truly become. Fasha was such a strong woman and I'd like to think that I had a hand in making her strength rise.

I wanted to tell her the good news. I had to find her. I knew that Fasha would enjoy the news as much as me. I rushed off as I tried to find my mate.

It was finally time to see if the student had surpassed the master.