Chapter 21

The last time Bardock fought Kid Buu, he felt a raw power flow through him and a chaos he couldn't control echo in his chest. It was a feeling he had never felt before and it scared him to know that such a power, one he couldn't control, was only a full moon away. He thanked Kami that his family was all there that day. If they hadn't been, he would've been the one to destroy the Kai planet without a second thought.

Now the energy that flowed through him was the same. It was the same intense rage along with the unlimited power that came from Oozaru. However, he had full control over the energy flowing through him because the rage wasn't Oozaru's, it was his. It was his anger at himself and at Kid Buuly for torturing his father.

Thanks to the previous Bardock in his mind, he was able to hold onto the last shred of control while Oozaru power pooled into his veins, giving him that same sense of raw energy he almost forgot about.

He stepped out of the crater, his unconscious father in one arm while he held the giant ball of ki in his free hand. The wound on his chest, matching in the back, was seared shut, leaving a hideous scar. He locked gazes with Kid Buuly, his intense pink matching his opponent's pupil-less eyes.

He shot a ki blast into the ball, sending it out of the planet. The explosion it caused the planet to shake but it didn't deter either of the fighters.

Kid Buuly growled, taking a step towards the half Saiyan. He stumbled when the teen suddenly left his sight. He whipped his head around, staring as Bardock set Gohan down, away from the beginning battle before appearing in front of him once more.

The pink Saiyan let out a shout of frustration and charged at Bardock. He shot his fist forward, hitting him point blank on the center of his forehead. However, Bardock didn't move an inch. Blood trickled down the new wound on his face, staining the already red headband but he paid it no mind.

He regarded Kid Buuly coldly, his eyes never wavering. He grabbed Kid Buuly's wrist, trapping him in his steel grip, and lifted his other hand to his face. Kid Buuly's white eyes widened when he saw the ki blast growing in his palm.

The blast was shot off, sending a harsh beam at Kid Buuly's face. When it died down, his head was slowly morphing itself back together.

Bardock slammed his knee into Kid Buuly's stomach, sending him to his knees. He then placed on foot on his fallen opponent's shoulder while still holding his arm and began pulling ruthlessly.

The newly formed mouth wasted no time in screaming. Pink skin stretched, snapping away from each other. Soon, the entire limb was ripped off. Kid Buuly opened his mouth again to shout garbled words at him. However, his mouth was soon preoccupied by his own arm being shoved into the orifice, going through the back of his head.

Kid Buuly choked as he stood up, staring in fright at the Saiyan still staring down at him with unflinching eyes. He shot off a ki blast, flinching himself when Bardock took it without moving an inch. A fist embedded itself in his cheek, sending him to the floor. He screamed as the arm lodged in his mouth was yanked out.

The pink Saiyan stared up at Bardock, his entire body trembling. He'd never felt this before, this fear. Was he going to die? He couldn't. Not yet. He had galaxies to destroy. He wasn't going to let a filthy half Saiyan kill him when everything was just at his fingertips.

Quickly, he shot a blast at the teen, hoping to distract him, and flew off to the sky in an attempt to leave.

Bardock stared at the retreating form blankly. A powerful ki blast powered up in his hand, blue around the edges and white in the middle.

Final Spirit Cannon!

He threw the ki blast, watching it hit Kid Buuly dead on. His hand still outstretched, he powered more of his energy into the blast and listened to pink being's screams. The pink Saiyan's body began cracking as the lives of both Buu and Broly slowly left him. The screams soon died down and all that was left of Kid Buuly was dust.

Bardock stared down at mess dully before his world shifted and his face hit the floor.

On Namek, cheers deafened the population. Piccolo rubbed his ears but couldn't stop the small smile growing on his lips. It was finally over. They were all safe from Kid Buuly's wrath thanks to Bardock.

He addressed Dende, "I think I know what our last wish will be."

Dende smiled brightly, nodding. He turned back to Porunga and began chanting the next wish. Once he was done, Porunga granted the wish and went back into the dragonballs. They lifted into the air before shooting in seven different directions.

"I knew that boy had it in him," Old Kai chuckled, clapping his hands. He glanced at Supreme Kai, "Alright, let's go home. Hopefully those kids didn't ruin it too much."

Supreme Kai laughed brightly, "Of course, of course. But first, we need to take the others back to earth."

"Well what are you waiting for? Hop to it."

On the Kai planet, Gohan stirred, slowly coming back to consciousness. He gave a long groan, his body still somewhat achy. He blinked suddenly and lifted himself from the ground. He felt…he felt stronger than before. Was he dead? Was Bardock?

A hand appeared in front of his face. He brought his gaze up and smiled in relief at the familiar face staring down at him.

"Come on, Dad," Bardock stated with a smile. "Let's go home."

The thought still hadn't left. "Are we dead?"

Bardock bellowed a laugh, "Trust me, Dad. I've been dead and this ain't it." He grabbed his father's hand and helped him stand. He held onto him while he used his free hand to put two fingers to his forehead. "Mom and Pan have been worried sick about you."

"I can't wait to see them," Gohan said wistfully as they disappeared.

The moment they touched the tile of the Lookout, they took a breath of fresh air, air that was no longer marred with the smoke of burning cities. Their eyes locked onto their friends and family.

Goku was the first to break away, exclaiming happily, "You guys did it!" He laughed jovially as he grabbed his son and grandson in a bear hug and spinning them around.

Pan quickly walked over, her own grin bright, "Okay, Grandpa, I think they've had enough of that."

"Sorry, sorry," Goku continued to laugh. "I'm just so happy! It's finally over."

"Don't worry, Gramps, I share your sentiments," Bardock laughed with him.

Gohan opened his arms when Goten rushed at them. He scooped him up and held him tightly. "Hey, little man. You keep Mom safe?"

"Yes, big brother," Goten nodded vigorously, closing his eyes as he took comfort in his brother's arms.

Bardock reached over, ruffling the child's hair. "Good job, Uncle Goten."

Pan nudged his arm, her eyes on the giant scar on his chest. "You okay, bro?" She and the others had been surprised that Bardock survived such a blast. While she had been relieved that he was alive after it, she knew it must've been painful to endure.

"Of course I am," Bardock grinned as he put his arm around her shoulders. "Don't worry about me, sis."

"Gohan!"

At the sound of his wife's and mother's voice, Gohan felt tears sting his eyes. He passed Goten to his father and embraced both women who flew at him, the two sobbing happily when they held onto him.

"Oh, it's so good to see you again," He whispered shakily.

The two women simply continued to cry. The rest of the gang watched the scene with tender gazes, minus Vegeta who closed his eyes, standing peacefully.

"Bardock, Bardock, Bardock! My baby B!"

Bardock laughed as he caught the enthusiastic Tekka in his arms. He lifted him high onto his shoulders, patting his back as he grinned, "I missed you too, Tek." His eyes softened when they landed on his other, more reserved friend. "Hey, Gine."

"Hey, Bardock," Gine smiled slightly.

Gine?

"Bardock?"

Tekka slipped out of his friend's arms and stood next to Pan as Bardock slowly turned to his timid mother. He stiffened his upper lip, mentally telling himself not to cry.

Seriously, kid? You're gonna cry?

"Shut up," Bardock hissed to himself. He swallowed, inhaling shakily, "Hi, Mom."

Tears streaked down Videl's face. "I'm so sorry," She whimpered, embracing him tightly. "You didn't deserve that. My baby boy, I'm so sorry. I love you."

Bardock sniffled as he hugged his mother back, his tears curling on his lips and chin as they streamed down his cheeks, "It's okay, Mom. I love you too."

The scar on his chest still hurt but the warmth that bloomed in his heart made him forget all about it because he was finally home.