Hello!
Just a quick note from your constantly absent fan fiction author. This is a rewrite of my original fan fiction story The Saiyan Revenge. I decided to rewrite it because I didn't like some stuff I wrote and because I forgot where the story was supposed to go after my two years' absence. However, if you've read the original version, you might recognize some scenes but even the parts that I'm keeping will be different to some extent. Also, I apologize in advance for poor grammar!
I hope old followers will like the new version. And new readers as well!
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Disclaimer: Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, GT, and Super belong together with their characters to Fuji Tv, Toei Animation, Shueisha and Akira Toriyama.
Dark clouds sailed over the sky. Smoke rose from the ground as the scorching flames spread across the city. Tall buildings crumbled as the wind passed by. Lifeless bodies were scattered on the streets or trapped under the rubble. As the wind traveled through the empty, ruined city, a scream reached the sky.
A lone survivor ran from something. The man's arms were covered in bruises. Sweat flew off his pale face as he tried to run away. As he flailed with his arms, a golden watch dropped on the ground. The fat-looking man didn't care about it at all, the only thing on his mind was to escape. He looked around and suddenly stopped, but only for a second.
The man ran toward an open car. A faint smile, beaming with hope appeared on his wrinkled face. He jumped into the seat and tried to start the engine. Once he managed to turn the car on, he couldn't but laugh. He was about to drive out of this wrecked city when something caught his attention.
He stared at the flames for a couple of seconds. Slowly, his eyes began to widen as he saw a shadow. His hands shook. He was only able to watch as the dark figure emerged from the flames. Fueled by fear, the man yelled and hit the pedal.
The car was going at full speed toward the wild-haired man. Inside the car, the old man tried his best to control it, but since he hasn't driven a car in ages, he had some trouble. He wanted to turn the car around, however, he lost control of it. Instead of driving away, he was going straight for the monster. Scared, he closed his eyes and lowered the head as the car was about to hit the beast.
A loud bang echoed over the place. The wheels were still going at it, however, the car didn't budge from the spot. Realizing the car wasn't moving, the old man lifted his head. His mouth was wide open as he stared into the dark, cold eyes. He couldn't do a thing. The man simply watched the figure in front of him rip out the engine and throw it away.
Suddenly, the black-haired man started to move. His brown pupils followed the monster who approached the driver's door. Drenched in sweat, he could only stare at the beast's diabolic grin. Before he could blink, he felt fingers curl around his throat. Without any further notice, he was sent flying out of the car. He fell with his head on the ground.
"Uh, n-no..."
Blood and sweat combined and dripped from the man's chin. The unfortunate man tried to crawl away, but he had no chance of escaping. A heavy boot pinned him against the ground. It was hard to breathe. Tears created a puddle on the ground while he wet his pants. His entire body quivered as the pressure increased. He could feel every bone in his body slowly break. It was painful, but the pressure suddenly disappeared.
The man blinked in confusion. He wondered what happened. After a couple of seconds, he summoned enough courage to look behind. A mistake. In a flash, his body was struck with a heavy kick. The blow shattered everything. Blood gushed out of his mouth as he was sent flying. The poor man fell right into the scorching flames that instantly swallowed him.
"Humph, pathetic."
The wild-haired man spat on the ground as he turned around. "This is so boring! I've had enough! If something interesting doesn't happen soon, I'll go insane!" His brown tail swayed wildly behind the back.
He smashed his solid fist against a house and made it collapse. His young face twisted into a scowl as he continued to walk. The tightly closed hands shook out of anger. He didn't know what else to do. Any interesting earthling was gone. He began to regret killing all skilled fighters. His black hair moved on the strong wind as he mumbled some words.
The young man abruptly halted. A loud growl escaped his stomach. "Tch, I forgot I hadn't eaten anything since this morning..." He closed his eyes and began floating in the air. Before the rain started to pour down on the destroyed city, the wild-haired man flew away.
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Through cold and lonely space, a strange object flew by the sun. Engulfed by radiant light, the thing suddenly changed its trajectory. It swirled around and continued on its path toward the blue planet.
As it approached the planet, a robotic voice woke up the person inside. "Alert! Approaching destination in three minutes!" The voice repeated the same line two more times.
His tail shifted around the waist as he stared at the blue gem through a small window. "Hmph, finally. You better be alive, Kakarot." The man's voice was silenced by the noises from outside.
The object was surrounded by flames as it entered the planet's atmosphere. A loud noise echoed over the blue sky as the round thing broke the sound barrier. The object was falling with high-speed toward the ground. On its way, it destroyed a mountain and several trees. The thing didn't stop until it struck the solid ground, creating a big crater.
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The wild-haired man carried a boar over his naked back. He moved through tall and thick grass as he walked back to his camp. It took him only a couple of minutes to reach it. He dropped his food near the fire and crouched. With his bare hands, he removed the skin and eventually pierced the animal with a large stick. The young man adjusted it properly above the fire and moved away.
While his meal was getting cooked, he collected the apple from the ground and ate it. He sat on a broken tree and took another bite. While he was chewing, he couldn't but think about things. He wondered what was he going to do. Perhaps he should have thought about that earlier, but at that time he was so determined to kill them that he lost control. Now, he was bored. He was the strongest warrior on this planet and yet, what good was it when he couldn't use all his strength.
Disappointed with the situation, the warrior released a sigh and threw the apple away. "Damn it! What am I going to do?" He moved his hand to the right and seized the stick.
The young man tore a leg from the roasted boar and started to chew it. He ate slowly. There was no rush. He killed all who opposed him. Those who sought revenge were dealt with as well. Only the weak people remained on this planet. He hoped there was maybe some hidden fighter. Maybe a martial artist from previous tournaments who hid and trained. Unfortunately, that was only him hoping for some entertainment.
He continued to eat his food in silence. The soft breeze caressed his black hair as he tried to forget about things. Some animals gathered around him, almost as if knowing something was troubling the man. He paid them no mind. However, something weird happened.
The animals suddenly scattered away. He immediately stopped eating. As the meat fell on the soft grass, the young man rose from his spot. Drops of sweat began to slide down his jawline as he glanced at the blue sky. He swallowed the meat in his mouth and narrowed the eyes.
He stared at a particular spot when his eyes started to widen. "There it is!" The young man took a step back. A feeling of excitement rose from within. "Whoever that is, it's got powerful energy!" He could feel the stranger's ki as it closed the distance.
The young man curled his hands into solid fists. At least, there was a person worthy of a fight after all. Just when he was losing all hope, this stranger came to the rescue. A big smirk appeared on his face as he observed the man descend.
As his boot touched the ground, the man crossed his arms and just stared. "It's been so long and yet I can easily recognize you. You look just like him, your father." His long, black hair swayed on the wind as he spoke.
Confused, the young raised an eyebrow. "Father? What are you talking about? Who are you!?" This wasn't normal. The way this man carried itself and spoke, made his heart beat faster.
The long-haired man released a chuckle. "Well, I guess you wouldn't know since you were shipped off-planet straight from the incubator." He closed his eyes for a moment and continued to speak.
"Allow me to introduce myself, Kakarot." As he said that, he uncoiled the tail from his waist, surprising the younger male. "My name is Raditz, a Saiyan warrior just like yourself and, your older brother." He almost burst out laughing when his brother stumbled back.
The young Kakarot couldn't believe what he just heard. "B-Brother!?" He stammered out of shock.
After the shock passed away, Kakarot yelled at the man. "Why should I believe you!? Except for the tail, how can I be sure you're my brother!" He swung his hand in front and glared. For some reason, he was angry at this man
Raditz remained calm and slowly approached. "And what would I gain from lying to you? Make you lower your guard? Hah, as if I need deception to beat you, little brother." He was only a step or two away from his brother's face.
Despite the difference in their height, Kakarot got into his face. "Bastard! You better watch out or I'll make that ugly face look even worse!" A throbbing vein appeared on his forehead as he growled back.
The taller Saiyan was amused by his brother's words. "Hum, any other time I'd gladly take your challenge, however, I'm on a tight schedule." As he spoke, Raditz turned away and walked elsewhere.
"Huh? What do you mean? Better yet, what do you even want from me!?" He was getting irritated by all this talk.
Raditz picked up the meat from the ground and started to eat it, surprising his brother who caught that for himself. "Kakarot, I came here in hopes to recruit you to our ranks." The tall Saiyan was so captivated by the food that he sat down.
"You see, our home planet Vegeta was destroyed by a meteor shower years ago. As you can imagine, only a selected few of us who were off-planet at the time survived."
As he spoke between the bites, Kakarot carefully listened to the story. "Kakarot, you were lucky you were sent to this rock. Only a couple of days later and you'd be dead with our planet." Raditz threw away the bone and cleaned his mouth.
While his brother was observing an apple, Kakarot was barely able to keep up. "Wait for a second! If I was sent off from our planet only a couple of days before it exploded, how did you know I was here, and alive?" He was curious to know and ready to beat him up for letting him rot here for years.
The long-haired Saiyan was quite satisfied with the meal. It was his first food after almost a year. "Hah, you should be thanking our mother for that. She left me a message on the scouter. Telling me you've been sent to Earth." Raditz rose from the stone and tossed the half-eaten apple away.
"Mother..." Kakarot mumbled the word as he looked down.
The older warrior lifted an eyebrow, wondering what made Kakarot silent. "Anyway, as time passed I forgot about you." As soon as he said that, his brother lifted the head and angrily glared at him
"Well, until recently. The last mission proved to be quite challenging, so it made me think about you." The warrior approached the nearest tree and leaned against it.
"Kakarot, there's only four Saiyans in this wretched universe including the two of us. What do you say about joining us and wreaking havoc and fighting worthy opponents?"
Upon hearing that, his ears twitched. This was just what he was looking for. His dark orbs shined with desire to fight strong people. A big grin appeared on his face as he thought about that.
Raditz couldn't but smirk. He was able to see the fire in his brother's eyes. "Heh, you came just at the right time. I thought I'd go crazy with boredom. I'm in!" The long-haired warrior was pleased to hear that.
"Hm, good answer." All was going well. At first, he thought his younger brother was dead, but thankfully that didn't happen. "Do you know where's your pod?" The confused look on Kakarot's face told him everything.
He released a chuckle as he moved away from the tree. "You'll see what I mean. Follow me!" Without further notice, Raditz blasted into the sky.
Kakarot didn't waste his time and followed the older warrior. He flew slightly behind Raditz and couldn't but get excited. This was just what he wished for. Go out there, explore the unknown and test his strength. He knew there was something for him and finally, he got it.
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Meanwhile, far away from planet Earth. Black smoke soared high in the green sky. Lifeless bodies were scattered over the ground while two men sat near the fire. While the short one was eating something, the larger male was listening to the conversation through his scouter.
"Hey, Vegeta. It looks Raditz was able to find and get Kakarot to join us." He turned his gaze toward the flame-haired warrior who paid no attention and continued to eat.
The bald warrior was used to it, so he continued. "They'll be going to planet Freeza 79, right? Are we going there too?" As he posed the question, the shorter Saiyan threw away the half-eaten arm and stood.
"Of course we're going. I want to see if he's of any use to me." The younger-looking warrior was already heading back to their pods.
The other man followed behind and released a chuckle. "Well, I wouldn't bet on that. He's Raditz's brother after all." He stroked his mustache as they approached the space pods.
That was exactly why he wanted to test the man's strength and will. "Humph, we'll see. Let's go." As he sat inside the pod, the flame-haired warrior thought about it.
Despite them being from a low class of warriors, they might be of some other use. As the hatch closed, Vegeta crossed his arms and calmly waited for the pod to start levitating. He closed his eyes and thought about his plans as they left the world behind them in complete ruin.
For several months, the two space pods traveled thought the dark and endless space. After such a long trip, they were finally close to their destination. The pods swirled around and stirred toward a dark planet. Their impact on the ground was absorbed and left no damage at all. Once the engines turned off, the doors began to open.
The first to get out of his pod was Raditz. He ignored the stationed soldier in front and turned his head toward the other pod. It took some time before his younger brother was able to get out. After all, the pod was left unchecked for almost twenty years. He knew the space pods were made to endure almost any obstacle and environment. However, it was a risk to fly in it. Thankfully, the pod didn't break apart while they traveled because that would be a pitiful way to die.
He shifted his dark orbs at his brother who seemed annoyed. "These pods are terrible! Don't tell me you fly in these little things all the time?" His tail swayed around angrily which made Raditz chuckle.
"Believe me Kakarot, I understand you completely. However, it's something you'll get used to." The long-haired Saiyan turned around. "Follow me." As he said that, he walked toward a building and Kakarot followed.
As they marched through an illuminated corridor, Kakarot's eyes stirred left and right. He was captivated by such diversity. There were so many species and each one of them glared at him. He could feel their stares, intrigue, and hate. That only made the young man smile. He would gladly take them on and beat to the ground. Kakarot held his head up with an arrogant smirk.
Raditz could tell what was going on. "Don't do anything stupid. The last thing I want is you causing unnecessary trouble." His voice carried a serious tone as he glanced at his brother.
Kakarot didn't say a word but continued to smirk. "We're here." The wild-haired Saiyan entered the room after Raditz.
While his brother was curiously looking around the small room, Raditz pointed toward a door. "Go in there and take a shower. I'll be back by the time you finish." The taller warrior was already on his way out when Kakarot's voice forced him to stop for a moment.
"And where are you going? Do you even have anything to eat here?"
As the metal doors slid open, Raditz spoke without looking back. " I'll bring you proper clothes, so just stay here and don't go outside." Before his younger brother could ask another question, the long-haired warrior walked away.
Kakarot frowned. He didn't like being ordered around. However, since he was new to this and didn't know how things work on this planet, he decided to listen. He pushed the door and walked into a tiny bathroom. The young Saiyan kicked away the shoes as he untied the black sash from his red pants. For a moment, he glanced at the ragged pants. Memories from his time on planet Earth suddenly resurfaced.
He stood immobilized in front of the shower. For some reason, memories of Gohan, Roshi, and other earthlings flashed before his eyes. Now that he was far away from the world he spent all his life, he felt strange. However, the warrior shook his head and quickly snapped out of it. He walked inside and turned on the shower. While the hot water clashed with his scarred body, he locked the memory of planet Earth in the further corner of his mind. It was an interesting and fun chapter of his life, but pointless to him now.
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Everyone was staring, but he didn't care. He was occupied with something else at the moment. It wasn't as tasty as on Earth, but it would fill his stomach at least. He was already going through his second portions and wasn't even full yet. For a moment, he stopped eating and took a pitcher filled with water. While he chugged it all down, he heard his older brother say something.
"Kakarot, there are some things you need to know. So, just listen while you eat." Raditz took a sip of something before he continued. "As I said before, there's only four of us alive. The last two remaining Saiyans will arrive here shortly." He put the glass on the table and leaned against the chair.
Seeing how he had his brother's full attention, Raditz resumed talking. "You'll be tested, brother. Despite you being a low-class warrior, I urge you to fight with all little strength you have and obey Vegeta without a second thought." He crossed his muscular arms and shot Kakarot with a stern expression.
Upon hearing that, he dropped the plate and leaned back. "Oh, and why should I? Who's this Vegeta anyway?" As if he would agree to listen to someone else's orders.
"If you value your life, you'd be wise to. As for who he is, well, just a prince of the Saiyan race."
Kakarot's eyes were wide open when he heard that. Shortly after the initial surprise died off, Kakarot grinned. "Interesting! I can't wait to beat his royal ass!" The wild-haired Saiyan burst out laughing.
"Tch, you're such a moron." Raditz glared at Kakarot who immediately stopped laughing. "You talk of beating Vegeta and yet, you don't know how great his power level is." He released a chuckle when a quiet growl escaped from his brother's throat.
"Besides, last time I checked, your power level pales in comparison to mine. So, behave yourself, Kakarot!"
A throbbing vein appeared on Kakarot's forehead. "Are you insinuating you're stronger than me? How about I show you my true strength by properly adjusting that ugly mug!" Even though he smiled, Kakarot was fuming with anger.
Raditz rose and turned away. "Very well. Come, brother, I'll beat some manners into you by the time Vegeta and Nappa get here." He stirred his head slightly to the side and glanced at his younger brother with vicious eyes.
Instead of being afraid, his entire body was surging with excitement. This was exactly what he was looking for. He wanted to fight Raditz even back on Earth but never got a chance because of how things moved. Now, that they were here and waited for other Saiyans to arrive, it was an opportunity he couldn't miss. After all, he was without a proper fight for years. He instantly stood up and followed his older brother.
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A bright light illuminated a large room. The light was cast upon the brothers who stood on opposite sides. While Raditz just crossed his arms and constantly smirked, Kakarot was warming up. The younger warrior stretched his body and prepared for the fight. While he was kicking and punching the air, Raditz scoffed at that.
"Hah, it's pointless. Let's just get this over with, little brother."
Kakarot lowered his leg and moved to the side. "Yeah, let's..." Before he was able to finish, a kick struck him from behind.
The wild-haired warrior cursed loudly and catapulted himself into the air with a hand. "Bastard!" After he spun in the air, he safely landed on the crimson floor.
After touching the floor, Kakarot lunged at his brother. A loud bang resonated within the chamber as their fist collided. The two stared at each other for a couple of seconds. Kakarot was the first to take a step back and duck. He successfully avoided a punch and tried to swipe away Raditz's footing. Of course, the older Saiyan saw that coming and jumped in time. While he was still on the ground, his brother tried to stomp him but failed.
Raditz lifted an eyebrow in surprise. Instead of crushing his brother's head, his boot went through an image. Confused, he looked around. The device on his face directed him toward the left side. Just as he glanced to the side, he saw Kakarot with a raised fist, ready to strike him in the face. Acting fast, the long-haired warrior lifted an elbow. However, yet again he pierced an image of his brother.
Annoyed by these tricks, Raditz released a growl. He stirred his eyes to the opposite side, catching a glimpse of Kakarot. A heavy fist collided with his right cheek. The older Saiyan was forced to take a step back. He raised a hand and put it gently on his cheek. That hurt.
He spat on the floor and glared at his brother who simply hopped on the spot. "Impressive. However, these little tricks won't help you, brother." There was so much venom in his voice as he spoke to Kakarot.
The young warrior stopped moving around. A drop of sweat rolled down his neck as he felt a shift in Raditz's energy. He immediately assumed a fighting stance. Kakarot observed his brother until the man vanished. Relying on his senses, the wild-haired warrior tried to pinpoint Radtz's exact location. His black pupils moved around, but no sign of the older man until he felt a presence from behind.
Kakarot swiftly turned around and lifted both arms. He managed to block a heavy kick from above, but the intense force pushed him down. His face was drenched in sweat and teeth clenched tightly as he tried to push Raditz away. However, his knees started to give in. The floor under his boots cracked, causing him to sink and lose composure.
He fell on his knees while still trying to protect himself. The young Saiyan released a scream as he pushed back, but in vain. His older brother stirred to the right and used the left leg to strike him. The force behind the blow was so powerful it sent Kakarot crash into a wall.
While the dust slowly cleared away, Kakarot pulled himself out and fell. "Ah, damn!" His entire world was spinning. "Guess I shouldn't have made him angry." He laughed for a second as he wiped away the blood from his face.
However, he had no regrets. This was exactly what he wanted. The young warrior rose from the floor and was able to feel his brother approaching. He focused on the dust cloud and saw a shadow. Blood and sweat combined and dripped from his bruised chin. Suddenly, the cloud disappeared when Raditz swung his right hand.
Kakarot's smile didn't disappear. "I'm not done just yet!" He jumped on his feet and dashed forward.
Raditz continued walking toward his incoming brother. "Kakarot, your pathetic little struggle is over. However, I commend your fire, desire to beat me! You're just like us, a real warrior!" The long-haired Saiyan bent and began to run.
The two clashed in the middle of the room. Kakarot's fist grazed Raditz's face while the older warrior's punch struck the Saiyan from Earth right on. Blood gushed out of Kakarot's nose, but the young male suppressed the pain. He unleashed a barrage of fists and kicks, but Raditz either blocked or dodged.
They moved all over the chamber for almost a minute. His long hair swayed around as he avoided Kakarot's attacks. However, Raditz noticed something. As the fight continued to drag on, his brother's fists and kicks had more precision behind them. Amused by this, the tall warrior smiled as he slid to the side. He lifted his knee and crashed it into Kakarot's gut.
The younger Saiyan groaned, but this was his opportunity. Before his brother could hit him from above, he put a hand on Raditz's abdomen. Blue light emerged between his fingers as he yelled. He released the ki blast just in time and pushed his brother away.
Raditz was surprised by this. He never expected Kakarot to do this. The warrior clenched his teeth and added more strength to his legs. He placed a foot behind and tried to stop himself. The crimson tiles were blown away and shattered to pieces as he tried to stop himself before crashing into the wall. Raditz managed to do so, but as he raised his head, Kakarot was gone.
Suddenly, an alarm came from his scouter. "Power level 1 000!?" That was only five hundred units bellow his.
Soaked in sweat, Raditz immediately turned around. "H-He's capable of manipulating and raising his energy at will!" He was astonished by this.
He heard rumors of people able to manipulate and control their ki by will. There were even some about people sensing or feeling others presence without using a scouter. He considered that to be nonsense, but now his younger brother was a living proof such a thing was possible. It was useful in so many ways, especially in battle.
Raditz closed his hands tightly and yelled. "Well, then! What are you waiting for, Kakarot!? Give me your best shot!" He was not going to dodge. No, he would face it head-on and prove he was the strongest between the two.
Kakarot could barely stand, however, he still needed to fire the blast. He clenched his teeth and pushed his hands forward. "HAAA!" The blue blast of energy erupted from his hands.
The blast illuminated the entire room in blue light. Raditz bent his knees a bit and quickly placed both hands forward. He released a shout as the ki blast collided with his hands.
Pieces of the wall collapsed on the ground. The roof was filled with fractures and a part of it fell. Smoke filled the entire chamber for a while. Through the smoke, a shadow moved forward. Only one man remained standing. He swung his bruised hand and cleared away the smoke.
His face was pale and covered in sweat. He tried to catch some air, but it was impossible because of all that smoke. The Saiyan coughed several times as he walked away. Finally, he found a pocket of space where he could breathe. While he stood there, he glanced at his hands. His palms were filled with cuts and blood.
As the smoke cleared away, he lifted his head and saw his younger brother lying on the ground. "Kakarot..." He took a step forward and slowly approached the unconscious warrior.
He stood near him and stared at his face. "Hmph, I hate to admit this, but your tricks seem very useful. For a weakling, you did well." Raditz dropped on his knee and lifted his brother.
Just as he rose, with Kakarot over his right shoulder, he heard a voice from behind. "Well, that was quite an interesting show for a couple of weaklings. Wouldn't you say so, Vegeta?" Raditz immediately turned around and saw Nappa and Vegeta standing at the entrance.