Chapter 8: Death Of Friend's And Foe's
Bardock was flying as quickly as he could his white hot aura leaving a white trail in the sky in his wake. The Sayian was heading towards the area where he and his comrades had landed earlier upon which the huge Sayian Borgo's had blown up half of the city his reasoning was for it to be a warning shot to those that opposed them.
Gripped in Bardocks strong arms lay the unconscious Fasha whose life force was flowing away as swiftly as the crimson blood was leaking from her wounds and drenching her armour. If the experience Sayian warrior had taken the time to examine the injuries inflicted on the female Sayian he would have notice that all the wounds were fatal if not properly treated and would have noted that the earthlings were indeed deserving of respect at least as far as taking them as a serious threat.
But that didn't matter to the Sayian for the moment not when Fasha's life hanged in the balance. Bardock knew he had to get her to her space pod as quickly as possible and hook the wounded Sayian up to the pods many life support systems before sending Fasha off to planet Vegeta to be fully healed.
It was risky sending the female Sayian to a planet whose occupants were soon going to declare war on the planet trade organisation empire but Bardock had no other choice there was no any safe healing planet for a Sayian now other than planet Vegeta and Fasha couldn't wait for her collages to finish the battle with the earthlings before leaving as with each passing second she risked permanent damage.
With speed off the essence and a burst of Ki Bardock flew faster causing clouds to turn into blurs. The Sayian kept this speed up until he went head long into the Earths military defence sent by the ruler of earth himself King Furry to stop the alien threat. The Planes began with firing rockets before the pilots unclicked the safety off their guns and realised a hells fire barraged of bullets down at the alien invader that was flying towards then.
On any normal occasion Bardock would of simple headed straight forward forwards the oncoming fleet brushing aside bullets like mere pebbles before launching a Ki ball at the fleet. However this was not a normal occasion and with Fasha in such a weakened state in his arms Bardock was forced to dodge the onslaught or risk worsening the female Sayians condition further.
"This may take a hell of a lot longer than I first thought" Bardock growled before nose diving down towards.
Two small planes followed the Sayian plight to earth however the pilots reactions weren't as quick and as the Sayian pulled up they didn't. The sound of explosions echoed around as the planes crashed into the ground.
~DBZ~
Tien stood arms crossed as he stood before the Sayian named Slughes the humans three eyes locked on the to the Sayians two as both warriors awaited the others first move. Crack! The sound echoed around the landscape as Tien's right elbow collided with Slughes left. Crash! The two warriors quickly sprung their free fist at each other which collided again causing a small shock wave. The two foes launched a array of rapid punches at one another without success as the two merely dodged the attacks or blocked the blows before they made contact.
"Just like we thought dead even" Bordos commented taking his huge right hand away from his scouter.
"Yeah this battle will come down to skill and technique" Toma replied not taking his eyes off the battle.
The three eyed man launched a right kick at the short plumped one the latter of which flipped back with surprising ease for one of his stature. Landing on his feet Slugesh smiled wickedly before charging at Tien closing the distance between the two within seconds.
Having much experience fighting a smaller opponent during his many battles Tien knew it was to his advantage to keep his opponent at a distance as close combat would prove to be a disadvantage to the taller fighter. As such Tien took to the sky keeping out of range of his opponent's short arms and legs.
Shugesh continued his charge flying up into the air after his human foe however the Sayian quickly figured out the earthling's strategy of trying to keep him at a distance.
"Coward" Slugesh thought to himself before open his mouth wide.
"Eresa Cannon" The Sayian cried shooting forth a powerful yellow beam from his mouth.
The attacks striked its target with devastating accuracy piercing right though Tien's stomach and out though the other side. However there was no blood coming out of the human as their ought to have been and as the beam finally subsided the Sayian saw there was no physical damage on the human as well.
"What?!" Slugesh cried in confusion as he looked at Tien who was looking back at him a smug grin on the humans face. "This is not possible"
"Above you" Toma called out to his friend.
Crack! It was too late as Tien alter-image disappeared from sight the real Tien reappeared above Slugesh his leg was swung back before it lashed out landing on the Sayian's right shoulder sending the small man hurtling to the ground.
The Z fighter watching expected to hear allowed thud when the Sayian landed however they watched as the Sayian landed on his stomach softly and bounced up back up onto his feet. The Sayian looked back up at his three eyes opponent unharmed a small smile upon his lips.
"That tickled" The Sayian said mockingly. "You're going to have to use a better trick to defeat me"
It was a bluff at least that what Tien thought it was as he looked down at the Sayia who was smiling back up to him a shored to try and intimidate the three eyed man and provoke him into wild combat something of which the Sayian could easily win. However Tien was more composed than that and deception was not something that could get passed the calm warrior.
The only problem was Slugesh wasn't lying the attack hadn't hurt the Sayian warrior what Tien wasn't aware off was the genetic mutation the Sayian had that set him apart from others in his race. Slugesh was fat that was clear for all the warriors to see however if Tien had been more informed about the genetic makeup of an average Sayian he would have been questioning how comes this particular Sayian appeared to be fat when it was genetically impossible for a Sayian to be fat their high metabolisms burning off energy far quicker than most races in the universe. The Genetic mutation caused the Sayian to store energy around his body much like a human would store fat. Though the energy bloated the Sayian out as though he was a miniature sumo wrestler it didn't affect his speed and agility one bit instead it acted like a natural shield to the Sayian lessening the damage off attacks sent his way.
"You want a better trick eh?" Tien finial responded after a moment's silence. "Why don't you try this on for size"
With that Tien crossed his arms and closed his two normal eyes in focus however his third eye remained open locked on to the Sayian making sure he was not attacked. A white aura slowly appeared around the human as he prepared for his old technique something he hadn't used in battle since the 22nd World martial arts tournament against Goku however he had long since improved it thanks to the sparring he had with Krillin in the Rosat. Tien eyes flashed open as he throw his hand to his side.
"Four Witches" The human yelled to the heavens.
As the words left his lips two new arms sprouted from out of Tien's shoulder blades. Slugesh stepped back in shock he had never before experienced a technique like this that allowed the user to grow extra limbs. However the Sayian had faced four arm opponents before and as such he was confident that he would manage with this one. Slughes got low into a stance waiting for Tien to attack him.
The Sayian didn't have to wait long the human launched himself at his smaller opponent his four arms launching an array of attacks at the Sayian. Slugesh was able to block the first two hit but not the third and fourth. The right handed fist connected with the Sayian's noses sending his back a couple of yards. Slugesh composed himself and regained his stance quickly enough to cross his arms over his head. As the human launched a double handed Jack hammer towards his head however the Sayian wasn't expecting the double upper cut to hit his unguarded stomach launching Slugesh into the air.
Slugesh spat blood as he looked down on his human opponent angrily he didn't understand all the four arm fighters he had faced arms worked in parallel to each other and weren't able to operate as a single limb which the humans could.
"How" The Sayian began. "How are you able to use all four of your arms separately"
Tien allowed himself a small smile before replying. "I have my training with Krillin to thank for that and I suppose Kami for pairing him with me in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber if I hadn't I probably would never of thought to use this technique let alone master it so I have control off all my limbs"
"Hyperbolic what?" Piccolo asked in confusion looking down at Gohan who looked back guilty to his mentor.
Gohan had so badly wanted to tell his Namekian about the room he had spent a good six months with Masrter Roshi but Kami had made the boy vow not to tell his teacher a vow Gohan had kept.
Piccolo question was left answered however as Slugesh's aura burst into life around him the Sayian was growling with frustration.
"You think you have won this battle isn't over yet" The Sayian roared before stretching out his hands in front of him.
Two balls off energy formed one red one blue each growing bigger by the second as the Sayian charged his Ki energy into the attack.
Watching on Tien crossed his arms and closed his eyes in waiting as if he had already accepted the attack. Much to the confusion of Gohan who turned inquisitively to his mentor Piccolo.
"Mr Piccolo why is he waiting for the attack shouldn't he be dodging?" Gohan asked remembering his first ever training session with the Namekian.
Piccolo let out a half-hearted growl before taking his eyes off the battle and looking down at his student before answering.
"Unlike you Tien is an experienced and exceptional skilled warrior he will not allow fear cockiness or any other emotion cloud his judgement if he is standing still like that he I've believes he can take the attack head on or he already has a plan" Piccolo finished turning back to the battle.
The human Z fighters looked at the Namekian slightly shocked at the fact he had complimented one of their own was not something they had ever expected Piccolo to do.
Master Roshi however notice the concern still in Gohan's eyes and as such moved over to place a comforting hand on the boy shoulder. The Demi-Saian looked up at the old man who had a confident smile on his face.
"Don't worry kid Tien knows what he is doing just watch maybe you can learn something" Master Roshi said cheerily.
Gohan nodded up to his other teacher and turned to face the battle.
~DBAT~
The two balls in both Slugesh hands had grown to the size of basketballs and now electrical yellow energy crackled around the two. Tien had still yet moved appearing to be in deep meditation. The Sayian moved his hands to the side of the red and blue Ki balls before slowly pushing them towards one another. As the two balls of energy meet in the middle they crackled while merging together to form a larger purple ball with crackling blue and red elasticity running along the outside off it.
"Thanks for waiting for me to charge my attack" Slugesh said with mild amusement. "I wouldn't bother dodging now like your friends this attack will follow you till it hits you."
"Crusher Ball!" The Sayian cried before pulling the energy ball over his head and launching it at the human below him.
Gohan watched worriedly as the ball slowly closed in on its target as Tien still refused to move from his position. Seconds seemed like minutes as the ball moved closer and closer to the three eyed fighter who had yet to open his eyes the young boy made a move to push Tien out of the way of the attack but was stopped by Piccolo's strong hand on his shoulder. Gohan looked up at the Namekian who shock his green head letting the young boy know he was not to interfere with the fight.
Before Gohan could look back onto the battle field the ball connected with its target exploding on contact and brought up a dust cloud that obscured the on view of those watching the battles view of Tein.
Slugesh lifted a heavy hand to his scouter and clicked the button scanning the dust clouded for life signals just in case the human had managed to survive the attack. When the scouter came up negative the Sayian allowed a smile to etched across his lips before he swung his hands up victoriously as he stared down at the Z fighters.
"Do you see what happens to those that dare challenge the might of a Sayian warrior" He called cockily.
"I would get to ahead of yourself" A voice said behind Slugesh before two strong arms locked themselves around the Sayian pinning him in a full nelson.
Slugesh struggled relentlessly against Tiens strong grip with little success the Human quickly coiled his own legs around the Sayian preventing him from moving at all.
"It's funny how someone who declares they come from a warrior races how easily you are tricked by the alter-image technique" Tien stated dryly before pulling his free hands against the Sayians back connecting his thumbs and forefingers to form a triangle.
"You see a true warrior knows to conserve his energy and only use his most powerful attacks when he knows his opponent has no chance of dodging" As Tien finished his second statement a white aura flashed around him as his grip on Slugesh intensified.
"You're finished" Tien stated simple as Ki crackled in between the triangle the Human had created.
"Tri-Beam Cannon"
The blast hit Slugesh directly in the back knocking the Sayian flying from the humans grip and towards the floor smoke bellowing from his back. As Slugesh body connected to the floor he bounced before comically flopping onto his front.
As sweat licked down from the three eyed humans head Tien allowed himself a smile of satisfaction as he breathed heavily due to the taxing effect of the technique he just used slowly the human landed on the ground facing his friends.
Krillin, Chioatzu and Gohan cried out cheers of joy and congratulations to their comrade however these cheers where cut out by Tomas powerful voice.
"This battle isn't over yet"
As these words left the Sayian's lips a yellow beam struck Tiens back causeing the human to be launched forward and unto the floor. Tien pushed his hands down and quickly got back on to his feet in time to see the smiling Slugesh back on his feet close his mouth after launching another powerful mouth blast.
"You missed me" Slugesh cackled before dropping his stance.
Though the Sayian appeared to be injured he still appeared capable of fighting and with Tien exhausted after the Tri-Beam attack the battle was still very much in the air.
"How were you able to survive a direct hit from that attacked?" The human questioned.
The Sayian chuckled before pointing at his large overall belly seeing the confused look on his opponent's face he decided to give more information.
"It does more than keep me warm you know it also works as a protective layer it's like carrying six layers of body armour with me at all time"
With his explanation finished the Sayian charged forward while Tien charged simultaneously towards him the two warriors exchanged blows equally now the humans four arms no longer being enough to completely overwhelm his opponent due to his great fatigue. Like a pit bull Slugesh kept his assault on his opponent slowly wearing the human down the stored Ki around his body was not only brilliant for protection but could also be called upon as a second source of energy allowing the Sayian to have a larger stamina that was unnatural for a warrior of his power. As he slowly began to slip though Tiens defences the Sayian grew cocky once again.
"See even with all your trickery and techniques you are unable to defeat me at the end of the day my Sayian body allows me to fight long after you are worn out"
It was only a brief pause from his assault that Slugesh took to mock his opponent but that was all Tien need to gain some breath and raise his hands to his head.
"Solar Flare" Tien yelled allowed as the Zfighters covered their eyes from the blinding light that followed.
Slugesh was not as fortunate the bright light momentarily blinding him the Sayian stepped backwards defensively but it was too late. Seeing the unprotected appendage out in the open and knowing it was the races greatest weakness Tien took hold of the Sayians tail.
Immense pain shot forth from Slugesh tail bone and right up his spine to his brain which immediately shut off the Sayian's movements in an instant. Flopping to the ground on his back Slugesh slowly regained his vision only to see Tien standing above him his was in one of the humans right hands as his three other hands were pointing at the Sayians heart.
Slugesh let out a cry of horror as a small crackle of Ki appeared around the human warriors outstretched fingers.
"Triple Dodon Ray" Tien roared before three beams left his finger's piercing the Sayians heart.
Slugesh pupils turned white as he died instantly.
A ear splitting roar emitted from the Giant Borgo's as the white hot aura rocketed around the Sayian before he launched forward towards his friends attacker. The huge Sayian was too quick for the tired Tien to react and as such the human found his breathing was restrained as Borgo's held his friends killers in a head lock the human's neck threatening to snap at any moment.
~DBZ~
It had taken Bardock a while more than the Sayian had anticipated slipping past the earths military and getting to Fasha space pod. But not the Sayian could let out a long sigh of relief as he began to fasten the pods harness around Fasha and then hooking up the female Sayian to the pods life support system.
Pressing a number of buttons of the pods control panel Bardock was able to bring forth a holographic display of the female Sayian vitals. The male Sayian examined the display closely taking in the information presented on the screen.
"Heart rate has dropped well below normal levels but that is nothing unexpected considering the amount of damage she's taken" Bardock mumbled to himself.
What was worrying the Sayian more than anything was the amount of blood lost Fasha had suffered due to the golf sized holes located though out the Sayians body which was still spewing blood albeit slower now than before.
With another few taps on the pods control panel Bardock activated the pods emergency medic kit located to the right hand side of the pods chair. Picking up the brief case like object the male Sayian broke the seal off the container revelling the contents of the case to the open air.
Ten multi-coloured syringes lay flat in the case all of which glistened brightly in the earths sun light. Bardock hesitated for a moment for another quick glance at Fasha's vitals before picking up the syringe with the blue coloured liquid within it. The syringe was quickly plunged into Fasha's right arm injecting the Sayian with the liquid. This caused the female to convulse for several seconds before she lay still once again her wounds now sealed with colligated blood.
"Razy liquid not half as effective as the stuff they use in the healing tanks but it's enough to keep you alive until your back home" Bardock said confidently before picking up a syringe with purple liquid within it.
Without a second thought Bardock injected the liquid into the left shoulder off his patient before looking back at the vitals being displayed. Bardock gave a satisfied smile as he saw Fasha's blood levels slowly be replenished.
"It's funny we owe Freiza a lot for all this technology he has given us at least half of our race would be dead by now without it I don't understand why the King would chose to rebel now" Bardock mused aloud before typing in the co-ordinates of Planet Vegeta into his ships navigational system.
After typing in the co-ordinates Bardock gave the life support system another quick cheek before pressing the ships ignition button. Stepping back out of the Pod quickly the Sayian watched as the door closed slowly before the ship took off into the sky.
"See ya back home sis I guess will find out about Vegeta's reasons when we get back" Bardock yelled after the pod before turning round.
Rows upon rows of tanks had been behind the Sayian all of which had a row of heavily armed Soldiers in front all of whom clocked their guns as the Sayian clicked his knuckles.
"I no longer have any more patience with any of you pesky earthlings" Bardock growled before rushing head long into the oncoming bullets.
~DBAT~
The Z fighters watched in horror as Tien struggled to free himself from the chock hold Borgos had around his neck. A white hot aura surrounded the human as he grabbed hold of the Sayians arm with three of his arms trying to pull it away while his other arm was sent towards the Sayians kidneys for a vicious elbow strike. However this lone attack was caught by Borgos free arm before it could land.
Crack! The sickening sound echoed around the mountain plain as Tiens arm lay limply at his side.
"Now now play nice little one or daddy is going to have to punish you" The giant Borgos cackled with laughter before smashing his knee into Tiens back.
Blood sprayed from Tiens mouth as he felt his spine nearly break from the impact his Ki quickly evaporating into thin air as he felt the Sayian move back to launch another devastating knee to his unprotected spine.
Smash! Chioutzu's bald held smashed into the Sayian nose. Causing Borgo's to stumble back in shock and lose his grip on Tien the latter of which feel limply to the ground.
The three eyed human could only turn his head slightly to watch as his small white faced red cheek friend stood before the Sayian covered in a blue energy. The small human dodge a strike from the Sayian quickly using the opportunity to latch on to Borgo's back.
The Sayian twisted and turned furiously trying to dislodge the small human with no success.
"Please forgive me Tien" Chioutzu spoke telepathically to his friend as the Sayian launched himself at a rock face in order to smash the small man off. "But this is all I could think off to do I couldn't let you die and if I have to protect you then I will"
"But the Dragonballs" Tien mentally called back to his friend. "You have already been revived once they won't be able to revive you"
"I know you will be able to find a way back for me but for now goodbye my friend" With that Chioutzu cut off all telepathic communication with his friend.
Boom! The sound echoed around as smoke engulfed the area Chioutzu and the Sayian had been moments before.
"Chioutzu!" Tien roared to the heavens as hot tears trickled down his face.
Well that's the end of another chapter I hoped I answered a few of your questions in your reviews in this chapter and a big thank you for all those who reviewed in the last chapter I have never gotten so many for one in any of my stories so far :o).
So what will happen next chapter eh? You have to wait and see ;o)
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Power levels for those interested.
Slugesh: 3,000
Tien: 3,000
Slugesh using Eresa Cannon: 4,000
Slugesh using Crusher Ball: 5,000
Tien using Tri beam cannon: 6,000
Borgo's: Spoiler so not saying
Chioutzu: 1,000
Chiotzu suicide attack: 2,500