Chapter 12: Kao-Ken Vs Phoenix Fire

It was the silence before the storm the two opponents Goku and Bardock stood opposite each other sizing the other up. One was a harden warrior who had fought many great wars under the rule of an intergalactic tyrant the other a martial artist from earth ready to sacrifice himself for the ones he loves.

A soft breeze swept up father and son's hair, it was strange to Goku how at peace he felt before the battle especially with the dead bodies of his friends scattered around the battle field mangled and broken.

Smash! Bardock struck first his left punch being blocked by Goku's forearm though the blow was blocked the younger Sayian felt a jolt of pain travel up his arm just via the force behind the blow.

Despite the pain a smile made its way to Goku's lips his father was powerful and the Sayian knew he would have to fight at his absolute best if he was going to stand a chance it was a challenge which excited him despite the severity of the situation.

Bardock sent a couple of quick jabs at his son testing his opponents speed probing to see just how powerful his second born had turned out to be. Goku dodged the attacks his father going at speeds he could more than handle ducking under one right handed punch the younger Sayian sent an upper cut towards the elders chin.

Thud! The older Sayian caught his son's fist and began to crush it. Goku felt the power of the hold around his fist and knew instantly his hand would be crushed if he didn't get out of it quickly a left jab towards his father cheek was caught as well.

A white aura burst around Goku as he tried to overpower his father but Bardock's pure strength was too much and despite the intense effort the grip held firm.

"Arrhh" Goku let out a slight gasp of pain when an audible click escaped his right hand.

"Had enough already? God you really are a disappointment" Bardock said angrily his rage building along with his disappointment at his son's display of strength. "You know they say with each generation of Sayian's we grow stronger but it seems to be different with my children both you and Raditz are both worms you don't deserve to bare my name"

"Fighting it's all about strength" Goku breathed ignoring the pain signals being sent to his brain from his fists. "And I wouldn't want to bare your name anyway you are no father of mine"

"What!" Bardock exclaimed angrily his grip tightening a white aura beginning to form around him. "How dare you it is I who disown you not the other way around you little runt"

Goku ignored the insults and pain in order to look his father straight in the eyes.

"I know what you are I can see it clearly now you're kind I've met them many times before you take the lives of millions just to save your own you're a coward and what's worst you don't even know it."

Bardock was momentarily stunned by shock his son had just called him a coward. Shock was quickly replaced by angrier and the older Sayian immediately decided to break every bone in Goku's body starting with his hands held. However before Bardock could do this a red aura replaced Goku's white as the young Sayian cried out to the world.

"Kao-Ken times two"

Bardock's scouter buzzed into life revelling Goku's power level to have doubled within an instant. With his new strength Goku was able to quickly release his hands from his father's grip before unleashing a barrage of punches towards the latter.

Bardock dodge the attacks marvelling at his son's new found speed and strength. "Maybe he isn't so weak after all?" Bardock though before stepping past a left handed hook and sending an elbow up into his son's rib rage.

Goku was bent over by his attack air quickly gushing from his lungs his red aura quickly demising along with his power a fact which didn't go unnoticed by his father who was informed of the event by his scouter. Bardock grabbed the back of Goku's hair tightly with his hand's pushing the latters head down as he brought his knee up.

Crack! Goku tasted warm blood in his mouth and instantly knew his nose was broken due to the knee that had smashed into it and was now bleeding freely. The young Sayian spat out the mouth load just before a fist connected with his right cheek sending him fly away from his attacker.

Before his face hit the ground Goku put his arm forward and flipped onto his feet before turning to face his father who was looking back arms crossed a bored look on his face. The young Sayian raised a right hand to his nose and didn't even squirm when he clicked it back into place ripping off a bit of fabric from his shirt Goku processed to wipe the blood away.

"All clean?" Bardock questioned "I know you want to look pretty when I send you into the next dimension"

Goku ignored the jibes that were intended to provoke him and merely smiled. He radiated calmness on the outside but on the inside he was buzzing in excitement even though he was losing the fight in fact deep down Goku knew the fact he was losing made him that bit more excited it was this urge for a challenge that remained within his Sayian genes despite the knock to the head when he was a baby. What he livid for.

Goku loved being pushed to his limits by an opponent and then overcome them to become stronger to reach new levels of power not for his own gain so he could show off or take over the universe etc. but just for the sake of it. It was just fun.

Dropping into his old turtle hermit stance Goku prepared himself for round two of the battle already prepared to push the technique he had been taught by King Kia passed the limits his teacher had told him.

"Kao ken times three"

Goku moved faster than Bardock could anticipate catching the older Sayian off guard. One moment the young Sayian was standing several yards away unmoving the next he was in front of his opponent the familiar red aura surrounding him pulsating with power.

All Bardock do was though up his arm's in defence as the array of punches were sent his way. His elbows stung when his son's fist connected sending slight pain signals though his neurons. Goku didn't waste a beat he wasn't a brawler he was an expert martial artist and as soon as his father raised his guard to block his fist from connecting with ever his head or body. Goku went for the legs quickly dropping down and sweeping his father's two legs from beneath him.

As the older Sayian feels his Ki reflex's allowed him to stop his fall by merely flouting in the air. However by being diagonal it felt a small opening in his stomach an opening Goku expertly took.

A right fist to the kidney sent Bardock reeling his arms protectively moving to the spot without the Sayian thinking leaving his chest open to assault. After a five punch combo Bardock was thrown back by the force of the punches. Goku was fast approaching the Sayian desperate to carry on his assault while he held the advantage.

Bardock knew he was in danger the technique his son was using mirrored the one he had discovered on planet Rexon. Though he knew he should be concentrating on finding a way to stop his son's next attack Bardock's thoughts were pushed aside by an odd feeling within himself a little tingle of pride. The Sayian shock his head he couldn't let sentiments take over now he had a job to do and a battle that needed to be one. His son may have been more powerful at the moment but the older Sayian had more battle experience especial against more powerful opponents in his past.

Bardock allowed himself to carry on flying backwards letting the chard that he was not in control of his flight remain a while longer until he saw an opportunity to strike. It can when Goku appeared behind him the formers arms above his head ready to jack hammer the latter down his stomach completely unguarded.

Bardock sprung round rapidly a Ki blast already formed in his hands.

Boom! The attack connected sending Goku flying back away from Bardock the former of which seeing he could take control of the fight quickly moved in for the kill. Faster than lightning Bardock appeared above Goku and sent his fist flying into the younger Sayian's stomach.

Bardock got several blows in before his son was able to block the blows. Knowing if he kept on the physical attack that his son would soon take over the fight again Bardock sent a fist towards Goku who went to block before the former opened the first up before sending a burst of Ki out from the palm.

The attack caught Goku of guard knocking back far enough so he was merely inches from the ground before he could stop himself.

Crack! Bardock had sent a beam of Ki towards the sky using the momentum of the attack to launch himself down towards the ground his foot outstretch. The foot connected with Goku's stomach smashing him down to the ground.

He couldn't help it Goku gasped out in pain as his arms moved to his stomach the red aura that was surrounding him had vanished. A powerful hand found its way around his neck and lifted him up into the air.

The grip was powerful and it stopped all the air getting into the young Sayian's lungs as he desperately sorts to release himself from the hold. His father merely smiled as he tightened his grip.

"I must say you are a lot more powerful than I gave you credit for you would defiantly smash Raditz any day of the week with that technique of yours. But as you said power doesn't win you the fight it helps but I have got more experience than you could ever possible imagine I've been battling before you were born" As he said this Bardock tightened his grip.

The Sayian could literally feel the pulse in his son's neck slow down as It struggled to get though in order to get to the brain it would only be a matter of time before Goku blacked out due to lack of oxygen and then death would be quick and painless. Bardock considered this to be a parting gift.

~DBZ~

They could all feel it as they flew away from the battle field. They had been monitoring the fight ever since it had begun being concerned at the beginning and then ecstatic when Goku Ki sky rocketed and they felt him toss his father about like it was nothing.

But now something was wrong. Goku's Ki signature had dropped dramatically and it seemed like his very life force was hung in the balance at that very moment.

"What do we do guy's? " Krillin asked looking back at where they had come from.

The ex-monk was scared he believed that Goku could win the fight single handily the last hope of the world. But it was painfully obvious he was losing and Krillin was conflicted his fear and self-preservation was telling him to run while his loyalty and the warrior within him was telling him to go back to save the day.

"We have to go back"

It was Gohan who had answered first much to the surprise of the adults. The small boy was looking back at the direction were his father's Ki was faltering a look of determination etched across his face.

"He would do the same for us if he was in our situation now"

Piccolo placed a strong hand on his students shoulder and gave a rare genuine smile when the small boy looked up at him. The Namekian was proud of Gohan the boy was starting to mature and would make a great fighter when he was older.

"You heard him where going back now" Piccolo barked out to Krillin and Marster Roshi before taking off back to the battle field Gohan following closly behind.

The two remaining human Z fighters hesitated for just a second before they too took off in aid of their friend.

~DBAT~

Bardock's scouter buzzed to inform the Sayian that the four Z fighters had turned around and were now heading back towards him. But the Sayian didn't care for at that moment he had over matters to attend to.

Goku's had nearly blacked out his consciousness was about to leave him. The young Sayian's vision was blurred as he felt his friends coming back for him. A smile crossed over his lips. "Thanks guys but I think it might be too late for me" Earths hero thought to himself.

It was true Goku needed a miracle to escape his father's grip. A miracle that came in a form of a vision.

Bardock released his hold on his son's neck as his head burst out in pain his hands immediately being used to clutch at his head as though it was about to exploded and they were the only things holding the explosion back.

"N-no…. not …. Now" Bardock grumbled before the vision took hold of his conscious mind.

~DBZ~

Bardock's body was broken as he lay slumped on the floor his top half being lifted up from each elbow by two unknown figures. The Sayian took a quick look around himself to get his bearings seeing giant pictures on the wall to the right of him displaying his races history in paintings done by the great artiest of the northern quadrant and the great display of priceless artefacts to the left of him. Bardock immediately knew where he was.

The palace of the Sayian king was the talk of legend amongst the Sayian people few had been in to witness it's beauty and even fewer had left with their lives. The only reason why Bardock had previously seen the throne room was because he had been ordered to personal escort Frieza there for one of his many "Business" meetings with the King.

"Look up at your King" A voice to the left of Bardock gruffly said before a hand grasped the Sayian's chin and forced him to look up a flight of stairs upon which stood a throne made from pure gold embedded with diamonds and padded with the finest material the universe had to offer.

Sitting upon the throne sat a Sayian that was slightly smaller in height for the average Sayian but was no means less powerful. In fact he was the most powerful of his kin in living memory second only to the Sayian of legend the Super Sayian.

Vegeta wore a black shoulder less armour with gold trimmings the royal family crest delicately crafted over his heart. A red cape hung from his back completely covering his left arm from you a trait he had developed from his father before him. Underneath the armour Vegeta wore a black skin tight jumpsuit that clung on to his toned and defined muscles tightly.

The king was currently looking down on Bardock like he was scum something the Sayian was very used to due to his third class routes.

"Why have you brought this rodent in here Nappa? I had just gotten the carpet clean and the stench and filth he brings will stain it for months" Vegeta addressed the man to the right of Bardock whom the latter of which could not see.

"You highness sir this third class Sayian disobeyed your direct order to abandon all missions and head straight back to our planet" The tall bald headed Sayian replied.

"So?" Vegta spat in response obviously irritated in having his time wasted by such trivial things. "You are the head of the royal guards the most highest ranking general of the Sayian army surely you should feel you have enough authority to deal with these matters without deserving me from my training I have a war to plan for you know"

"But your highness he says he knows of a way to win the war he says that he knows of these things called dragonballs that grants any wish you make"

Vegeta looked directly at Bardock the king was obviously interested but he was doing his best to hide it.

"You have three minutes to explain over wise your fried" Vegeta said calmly before raising his left arm a Ki ball immediately glowing in his palm. " Your time starts now….."

A blinding blue light filled Bardocks vision as he was snap back to the present by an attack from his son.

~DBAT~

As soon as Bardock had relished his grip from Goku's neck the Sayian was gasping for air breathing it in and filling his starving lungs with as much oxygen as he could take it. It was several moments before Goku had regained enough strength to take in the situation he was in.

His father was screaming out in pain grabbing onto his head for some unknown reason. The younger Sayian looked on with curiosity for a moment before it struck him how open his father was at that moment in time. With a well-placed blast he relished he could finish this fight off quickly and get back home to his family.

It was however a cowardly move and not something Goku would want to resort to so the Sayian was hesitant at first before a flash back of how his father had easily dispersed his advantage and nearly killed him moments before.

"I can't allow myself wanting a fair fight to cloud my judgement theirs too much at stake for me to waste an opportunity like this" Goku said allowed trying to convince himself.

"I know you will see this as a cheap shot but I'm doing what it takes to win for my family" Goku said aloud to Bardock however this feels on deaf ears.

"Kao-Ken times three" The red hot aura burst forth from around Goku as he bent his knees and cupped his hands to his side.

"Ka…" A small blue orb of light began to form within Goku's cupped hands

"Ma" The light grew in intensity as the Sayian channelled more Ki for the attack.

"Ha" Goku knew he only had one shot at this the amount of power he was putting into the attack would seriously drain him.

"Ma" But it would do the job at least he hoped it would still the Sayian wished he didn't have to end it like this he would rather of won by a fair fight.

"Ha" Goku swung his arms forward as he fired the attack the blast engulfing his defenceless father.

Boom! The blast exploded outwards causing black heavy smoke to cover the area. Goku's red aura had evaporated the Sayian was hunched over taking in a great gasp of air. He was exhausted due to the strain of the Kao ken technique the constant use was taxing on the user especially when combining it with powerful Ki attacks.

Goku just hoped that his attack was enough.

~DBZ~

"You fool!" King Kia yelled out his fists tight with angrier. "I warned him about using a higher multiplication of power and he didn't listen now he's exhausted himself he stands no chance"

The small blue god bowed his head he already knew that Bardock had survived the attack in fact the only reason the Sayian had arrived was due to the fact was Goku had held back. Though it was unintentional and King Kia fully believed that the young Sayian had fully intended to defeat his father their and then. The god knew better.

"Damn you Sayian's and your need to take on a challenge I swear for a race that pride themselves on being ruthless warriors they saw as hell want to make sure they win their battles fairly".

~DBAT~

Bardock was furious the top half of his armour had been blown to pieces by Goku's attack opening up nasty guts and burns all over his body. His trousers were torn and ripped several patches were stained red with blood but what angered the Sayian most was the fact that his son had attacked him while he was defenceless it was something he would of expected if he was fighting another race if he was attacking their planet.

But attacking a fellow Sayian while their back was turned was just wrong it was not the way the race worked. They would torture and use every dirty trick in the book against enemy's off planet but when it came to a battle with one of their own their was certain amount of respect between the combatants an unspoken vow to have a fair fight an honourable fight.

"You have no honour Kakarott" Bardock thought to himself as he clenched his fists tightly. "I will make you suffer for you disrespect"

"Phoenix fire!" The Sayian roared from within the black smoke.

An orange aura burst around Bardock pushing the black smoke that had surrounded him away in an instant. The sky it's appeared to bend to the Sayian's power as it turned pitch black both thunder and lightning roaring/cracking across the sky respectively.

Goku felt the power of his father sky rocket and immediately knew he would have to react quickly or face being beaten within seconds. Despite his great exhaustion the Sayian raised his guard his aura burning red around him as he yet again called upon the Kao-Ken technique still not pushing it further than a three times multiplication.

Great pain shot though the young Sayian's body as he finished powered up the technique was starting to get dangerous the strain becoming too much for Goku's body however the great man, earths greatest hero didn't let a grunt leave his lips not allowing any weakness to appear on his face he was waiting, waiting for his father to make the first move.

Crack! Bardock sent a chop towards Goku's neck the latter of which blocked the formers attack with a chop of his own. However Goku stepped back defensively as pain shot from where his wrist connected with his father's own wrist.

Though the movement backwards was minimal it did not go unnoticed by Bardock who immediately relished his son was very much on the defensive. Taking advantage of this fact the older Sayian sent a vary of punches all of which were blocked by the younger of the two however the latter was slowly but surely was being pushed backwards as his power was slowly being drained as well.

Thud! An elbow flew past Goku's defences cracking into his right rib's pushing the Sayian slightly to the left at the perfect angle for the follow up punch to come crashing into his stomach.

Red crimson blood was spat on Bardock's topless body as his son keeled over in pain. The older Sayian didn't let up and quickly withdrawal his hand out from where it had been imbedded allowing Goku before slightly forward before smashing an elbow on top of his head.

Dust filled the young Sayian's lungs as he desperately tried to spit out the mouthful of mud he had nearly swallowed due to the force of which he had hit the ground. The Kao-ken's red aura was still around Goku as he tried to get back up onto his feet it remained due to the seer concentration and effort the Sayian had put to keep it up.

However the red aura quickly disappeared when a powerful boot came crashing down on the back of Goku's spine. He couldn't help it the hero screamed out in agony as pain shot up his spine. It felt like it had been broken into but that was not the case since the Sayian could still fell the tips of his feet. Still the damage was done and his spine was extremely bruised and fragile and would require weeks of bed rest before it would full recovered.

Time of which the Sayian couldn't afford at the moment a kick to the rib's rolled Goku over on to his back making look up at his father who was leering down on him. Bardock's eyes were cold as he raised his hand with the intention of finishing what he had started. The orange aura around the Sayian vanished along with a significant amount of his power as he began to charge a Ki attack with the intention of finishing his son.

However as always the tacitly aware when it came to fighting the fact his father had to stop using the Phoenix fire technique in order to use a Ki blast based technique intrigue Goku as he looked on unable to stop the attack at the moment but figuring out his father's techniques weakness all the same.

As if to confirm his thoughts and his ideas of the weakness the Phoenix fire technique had King Kia voice entered his mind.

"Goku I have to tell you something the technique your father was using against you is called the Phoenix fire technique it was invented by one of my fellow Kia's as a rival technique to the Kao-ken. I don't know how Bardock could of learned it but that doesn't matter at the moment what dose is that technique multiplies power like the Kao ken technique however the difference is it doesn't drain the users power or strain their body"

"I thought as much" Goku thought back. "Why didn't you teach me that technique instead of the Kao-ken it seems to have less of a weakness than my father's technique?"

King Kia was taken aback by Goku's response and took several moments to respond however when he did the god was obviously annoyed.

"If you must know the main reason is you are my student and as such I have taught you my techniques which for a start you should be incredible grateful…." King Kia began.

"Sorry I didn't mean to upset you" Goku quickly responded relishing quickly that he had caused offence however the god quickly cut him off.

"And secondly although the technique is safer it has one serious flaw it only increases the strength of one's physical aspects not Ki flow so your fathers speed and strength may greatly improve but he cannot increases the strength of his Ki based attacks like you can with you Kamahamaha. What's more he seems to be fairly new to the technique and as such appears unable to use any Ki based attack while he is in that form that is his weakness. If you can keep him at a distance you can win"

"Errm theirs just one problem with that" Goku thought back to his teacher.

"And what's that?" King Kia replied.

"I'm kind of out of energy fighting with the Kao ken technique has really tired me out"

"And whose fault is that!" King Kia snapped back. "I warned you about using a multiplier higher than two but oh no you didn't listen I suppose you won't listen to my suggestion now"

"I'm sorry King Kia I really am but it was the only way I could have possible of kept up with the battle but seriously if you have any suggestions I would take them I'm starting to run low on ideas"

"The sprit bomb" King kia said simple. "I wouldn't normally advise it but it's your best chance however you must remember you can only use it once"

"Thank's King Kia one shot is all I need"

With that Goku cut off the telekinetic connection between him and his teacher beginning instead to draw the energy from the planet towards him and up to the sky. It was going to take a while however for the young Sayian to gather up the significant energy he would need in order to finish his father. Time that had quickly ran out.

Having gathered a significant amount of Ki to the palm of his right hand and having formed it into a ball Bardock took one last look at his son's face. The older Sayian had had his right foot placed securely on his son's chest though out the duration of Goku's chat with King kia in order to keep him pinned down long enough to charge the significant energy to wipe him out with one attack.

Bardock was not taking any chances in fact he had pulled forward more energy that he thought was necessary to destroy his son out from within his body. The Sayian had underestimated his son's ability time and time again however with his attack ready to launch Bardock drew back his right hand above his head ready to launch.

"Any last words before you die" Bardock said cockily as he looked at his son's ever so calm face.

"Destructo disk!"

The voice hadn't come from Goku in fact it had come from behind Bardock whose scouter buzzed in excitement. The Sayian turned around just in time to see a razor sharp disk inches away from him.

Bardock reacted instantly trying to move away but it was too late the attack had hit it's intended target. The right hand of the Sayian landed on the floor with a soft pouf.


Well what do you think of that chapter then guy's? I hope you enjoyed it and it kept you on your toes. Please let me know what you think of the chapter in a review :o) good or bad it's all appreciated.

Power levels for those interested.

Goku normal: 8,500

Goku Kao ken times 2: 17,000

Goku Kao-ken times 3: 25,500

Goku Kamahamaha (slightly held back) 30,000 note Bardock only survived this purely due to the fact deep down Goku he didn't want to kill him. At least not when he was obviously to able to defend himself an fight properly as such and without even knowing himself Goku sent a majority of attack up into the sky hence why Bardock's top half received a lot more significant damage than his bottem I hope you all find this a legitimist answer.

Bardock: 20,000

Bardock Phoenix fire: 30,000

So what is going to happen next chapter any guesses ? :o)

I hope you all stay happy and well over the next week before my newest chapter.

Until the next one

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