Maybe it was stupid to ask if Bardock should die or not… I hope you enjoy this chapter. It's going to solve many questions there are around.
Simgr101: Don't tell anyone what's going to happen. Please? Bardock is there for the visions.
Sailor Saiyan007: Whoa, chill! I don't think he's gonna die.
VegetaBeatKakarot: I honestly don't know how many people out there like Bardock. Anyways, Kakarot's not going to be here. Not my favorite person (stupid, irresponsible saiyan!).
The Queen of all Saiyans floated downwards slowly. She had long, soft brown hair that was braided down her back, with a golden crown adorned on top. She didn't wear saiyan armor; instead, it was a dress. Rose patterns decorated the periwinkle, silky fabric. Her facial features were well defined and sharp, and her ivory skin was free of blemish. Even with the simple attire, she radiated beauty that was enough to take one's breath away, and there was a majestic aura around her. It was clear why King Vegeta had chosen her.
She appeared so soft and delicate that Vegeta Jr. snorted. Only the ones who worked closely with her, like Norc or the Captain, knew the true side of Queen Kele. She was, ironically, incredibly sadist and strong.
However, her appearance did not manage to fool Gohan. The ki she possessed was heavily tainted with evilness, which scared him, because it even overpowered Cell's. Just what kind of person was she? He shuddered at the thought.
"So, you're the one who defeated my son," the Queen said coolly, not sounding too angry. Gohan nodded.
"Mother?" Vegeta spoke, looking uncertain if he was hallucinating or not. She didn't respond or even look at him, and he tried to ignore the pain in his heart that his mother would ignore him.
The Queen suddenly did an about face and turned to her son, Vegeta Jr. Her eyes glowed ruby red, which was something he had seen before, only rarely. "You know the consequences for failing, brat," she hissed, glaring at him with unsuppressed rage and battle lust.
He held her gaze evenly and replied. "I know."
The same kind of ki blast that hit Bardock fizzled into existence. "Any last words then, before I end your miserable life?"
"No, none at all. Not when my life is a load of s**t." Vegeta Jr. was not scared, but had his head held high like a saiyan warrior before his death. Queen Kele growled and launched her blast. Gohan shut his eyes, frozen with shock and unable to watch the brutal execution that was about to take place.
But, there was never a scream or explosion. The blast never hit him.
He reopened his eyes and nearly fell to the ground from surprise. First thought that came into his mind was: What in the name of Kami is happening?
The ki blast was caught by someone. Not just any someone, but the Queen. At least, she looked exactly like her. This one, though, wore a pink, female version of the saiyan battle armor. She had a shimmery quality, almost as it she was a ghost. The lookalike deftly flung the blast away from Vegeta Jr., her face showing disgust.
"Don't touch my son," she growled. Her voice echoed across the clearing, sounding like an angel, and a very deadly one, too.
"You're son?" Queen Kele laughed derisively, making Gohan's neck hair raise. "He's not yours anymore."
Her comment made Gohan even further more confused, adding more questions into his mind. Who was this stranger, and where did she come from. Why did she look like a ghost, and why did she call Vegeta Jr. her son. Where did the Queen of all Saiyans fit in this? And it was almost as if the doppelganger heard his thoughts, as she glanced in his direction. The dark orbs looked like endless pools, and he was sinking into them…
You asked to know the truth, pure one, and you shall…
The Queen was sitting on the throne on the left. The other one that was supposed to be occupied by the King was empty. She was drumming her fingers on the armrest, her mind full of worry for her mate, son, and her people. She had to leave in a moment to the ship that had been prepared beforehand, in case something like this ever happens.
The ship was filled with saiyans of all classes, and saiyan medics and technicians. The King was always suspicious of the diabolical emperor, Frieza. The alien wanted to purge Planet Vegeta, but when he saw how useful the saiyans would become, he made a contract with the King. If they worked for him, he will not destroy them. That fact was kept a secret, for the nation would become chaotic if this was spread.
King Vegeta was very wise. He knew that one day, however soon it may be, Frieza would turn on them, which was why he prepared the ship, so there would be hundreds of survivors living, and one day they could avenge their people.
The survivors would be led by Queen Kele, who would bear another son for him if Vegeta perished. This son would be made from the Queen and the King's DNA and would be raised in an artificial womb. The process will begin when the Queen reaches her prime, ensuring that there would be an heir before she died.
A scientist called Dr. Hatchi approached her with the morphine she called for. He was a trustworthy who worked fairly close to the Cold Empire. Queen Kele never doubted him, but if she had, then perhaps she would've never died.
Dr. Hatchi injected the morphine into her arm.
"Thanks," she said, smiling gratefully at him. But then, acute pain seized her abdomen and she doubled over. The scientist smirked with triumph.
"That wasn't morphine," he said. "That was actually AE865."
"No!" she gasped. AE865 was one of the most deadly poisons in the galaxy. "Why?"
"Well," he drawled, "since you're going to die anyways, I'll tell you. Lord Frieza knows of your husband's contingency plan, so he told me to create a clone of you. This clone will have a much more cruel and saiyan-like personality than you do, and she will only follow my orders, which, of course, are also Lord Frieza's." His smirk widened when he saw Queen Kele's look of horror.
"That means you bunch of monkeys will always be under Lord Frieza's control." His watch beeped. "Oh, and your clone has just reached the ship, taking your place. Have fun in HFIL!" Dr. Hatchi laughed crazily as the Queen fell forward, heart no longer beating. He charged up a ki blast and destroyed her body completely, leaving nothing but ashes.
"Well, I better report to Lord Frieza now…"
Dr. Hatchi is still alive and controlling my clone. Please, save our people.
Gohan understood what was happening now. All the questions in his head vanished, and determination replaced them. He will free the saiyans, somehow.
We reach another end of the chapter. It seems so short, but the word count is over 1000, as usual… Anyways, please give me your feedback! In other words, please review!
DBZ Trivia: In the earliest English dub (Harmony Gold), Goku was named Zero. Everyone else had ridiculous names; like Bulma was Lena and Yamcha became Zedaki.