DRAGON BALL Z
REUNION
CHAPTER III: THE TSRUFAIYA
BY
Sgamer82
Despite the strong curiosity, Bulma didn't let Rutega start he story until everyone arrived. Gohan and Videl were the first to arrive since their school was closest to the Capsule Corp. compound. Shortly afterward Krillin and #18 arrived next with Marron in tow, they also took the time to pick up Chi-Chi so she could know what was happening. Tenshinhan and Chaozu came next and Yamcha was the last to arrive. While they were waiting for the others to arrive Goku, Vegeta, and Piccolo told Rutega of the events on Earth and the people she would be meeting, so she was well aware of the Z-Fighters' history by the time Yamcha finally showed up.
When everyone arrived and was settled Rutega, who was looking much better with the Senzu and a change of clothes, was finally allowed to begin her tale.
"As I said, I am Tsrufaiya, we are a breed of Saiyan who long ago were banished from Vegetasei for being among the weakest of the weak. It is why we bear the name of the Tsrufu-jin, who were too weak to keep their world. Every generation more were sent to our ranks for weakness like our own. Soon, however, that changed."
"You were attacked by Saiyan and sold as slaves for Frieza." Vegeta interrupted.
"How do you know?" Krillin asked, "and why didn't you ever tell us about this."
"First off, whether I tell you something or not is my business. Besides, I never knew they were true. They were stories I was told as a child. Similar to human Boogeyman stories, and do you believe in the Boogeyman?
"As a child on Planet Vegeta my caretakers often spoke of a place where weakling Saiyan were sent to be nothing more than lowly slaves, humiliated and tortured because they were not strong enough to stand up for themselves."
Rutega looked at Vegeta, "He is correct, we were attacked by our own kind and made into slaves."
"We aren't your kind." Vegeta said, "Saiyan are strong, Tsrufaiya aren't."
"SHUT UP VEGETA!" Bulma shouted, "Sorry, Rutega, please continue."
"It's alright Bulma," said Rutega, "We were herded to a world called Kelvi, it is a mining colony where raw minerals for spaceships. The "clamps" as you call them, are a form of discipline. You disobey, your tail is squeezed. We could never rebel because we never strong enough to fight the guards. Plus, Kelvi has no moons so transforming to Oozaru was out of the question. Add that to the clamps we were helpless."
"How horrible," said Videl, "Who did this to you, who did the Saiyan give you to?"
"First off, we were never 'given', we were sold so the bastard king could make some money and get rid of an annoying problem." Everyone heard the feral growl from Vegeta at the remark to Planet Vegeta's royalty.
"Second, I don't actually know who we were given to. We had thought we were owned by Frieza, who we call The Ruler. But, if he's dead as you say he is, that couldn't be. So I don't know who our Ruler is."
"Okay," Gohan started, "If you didn't know Frieza was dead, how did you know about my father being a Super Saiyan."
"About 10 years ago, throughout the colony, rumors were spread among the overseers that a person calling himself a Super Saiyan was powerful enough to challenge Frieza. The rumors said Frieza wasn't dead, but was in fact on his way to seek retribution with his father on a backwater planet called Earth.
"The rumors shortly stopped. As if the overseers were ordered to say nothing concerning Frieza or Super Saiyan. Now it seems it was to keep us from getting our hopes up. But it was too late. News of a real Super Saiyan inspired many among us. I am one of about three hundred who decided to openly rebel. Over the years plans were formed and rejected.
"But finally, an opportunity arose. A ship landed at the colony to get supplies. The pilot said he was on the way to a world called Earth to investigate some reports made a few years back. We remembered that was the Super Saiyan's home planet so a plan was formed immediately. A group of us would revolt against the overseers. Another group would try to steal the ship. The distraction was inadequate, however, the attackers were killed and we were noticed. I was the only one to reach the ship.
"I hopped in and hit the launch button hoping the coordinates to Earth were pre-programmed into the navigation system. As I lifted off, my clamp was activated. I entered hibernation to both stave off the pain and sleep through the long journey to this world."
"How long did it take you to get here from Kelvi?" Chaozu asked.
"Two of your years." Was the answer.
"Two years in that clamp! It's a miracle you survived!" said Chi-Chi.
"So you came to get us to help you and the other Tsrufaiya?" Goku asked.
Rutega only nodded in response, driven to tears at the thought of what could be happening to her people after two years.
"Rutega, why don't you step outside and get some air." Bulma said. Rutega complied even though she knew it was only to get her to leave.
"So, what do we do?" Yamcha asked.
"We help 'em, duh." Goten said.
"It's not that simple Goten." Goku said.
"Why not?" asked Goten.
"Because," said Gohan, "she could be lying to us."
"Why would she lie?" Goten asked, clearly missing the obvious.
"So she could make us go to a trap and kill us." Trunks said.
"She couldn't kill us by herself." Goten said.
"Forget it." Gohan said, "So, should we check it out or not?"
"Well, if it's true and we don't go, we could be leaving all those people as slaves." Goku said.
"But if it's not true and we do go, we'd probably be killed." Tenshinhan added.
"No we won't, we can beat anything." Said Goten, "all we need is for me an' Trunks to make Gotenks, then, boom, boom, ha ha ha." With this he started doing punching and kicking motions.
"I think we should go." Goku said.
"Yeah, you tell 'em Dad." Said Goten.
"Goku's right." Bulma said, "We can't take a chance it's not true. If we did we'd condemn all those people to slavery for who knows how long."
"Besides," said Piccolo, who had remained silent through all the discussion, "If this is a trap, it means someone wants us, or at least Goku, dead. If that's the case we should try and find out who that person is."
Everyone nodded at the point Piccolo had made.
"So we're going?" asked Trunks.
"Looks like it." Said Gohan.
"YESSSSSS!!!" Goten and Trunks yelled together.
"But what about getting there," Krillin asked, "Rutega said it took two years to get here."
"That's not a problem." Bulma said, "I've been working on a new state-of-the-art spaceship. Using that it should only take a matter of days, weeks at the most."
"How can you be sure?" Yamcha asked.
"Simple, even for you," Bulma replied, "From what I know about the speed Saiyan pods can go I can estimate how long it will take to get there with our ship."
"I guess that's it then, it's off to Kelvi?" said Goku.
"Me an' Trunks are coming too, right?" Goten asked.
"Hmmm, I don't know Goten, it could be too dangerous." Said Chi-Chi.
"But Mooommmm." Goten whined, everyone knew what would inevitably come next if Chi-Chi didn't change her mind.
"Alright..." Chi-Chi said, "But just be careful."
"Yaaayyyy!" Goten yelled.
"Me too?" said Trunks.
"Yes, Trunks," Bulma said to her son, then to the others, "I'm coming too, you might need my vast expertise with advanced technology. How about you Vegeta?"
"Sure, I'd love to meet anyone interested in killing Kakarotto, I might even lend a hand." Vegeta sneered.
"Well then, there's nothing left but to tell Rutega the good news." Goku said. And upon hearing the news Rutega wept for joy at the chance to save her loved ones.
* * * * *
Iciicla watched as her surveillance drones at Capsule Corp. relayed to her the Z-Fighters' decision to come to Kelvi. Poor Rutega, she thought, I almost feel sorry for her. She's unwittingly sending those apes right where I want them. Her plan was flawless; the warriors of Earth would die in the mines of Kelvi. Except for Goku, I've got something special planned for him. Everything was all set; the plan couldn't fail. She began to laugh with joy at the fate that awaited the Z-Fighters.
END OF CHAPTER III
REUNION
CHAPTER III: THE TSRUFAIYA
BY
Sgamer82
Despite the strong curiosity, Bulma didn't let Rutega start he story until everyone arrived. Gohan and Videl were the first to arrive since their school was closest to the Capsule Corp. compound. Shortly afterward Krillin and #18 arrived next with Marron in tow, they also took the time to pick up Chi-Chi so she could know what was happening. Tenshinhan and Chaozu came next and Yamcha was the last to arrive. While they were waiting for the others to arrive Goku, Vegeta, and Piccolo told Rutega of the events on Earth and the people she would be meeting, so she was well aware of the Z-Fighters' history by the time Yamcha finally showed up.
When everyone arrived and was settled Rutega, who was looking much better with the Senzu and a change of clothes, was finally allowed to begin her tale.
"As I said, I am Tsrufaiya, we are a breed of Saiyan who long ago were banished from Vegetasei for being among the weakest of the weak. It is why we bear the name of the Tsrufu-jin, who were too weak to keep their world. Every generation more were sent to our ranks for weakness like our own. Soon, however, that changed."
"You were attacked by Saiyan and sold as slaves for Frieza." Vegeta interrupted.
"How do you know?" Krillin asked, "and why didn't you ever tell us about this."
"First off, whether I tell you something or not is my business. Besides, I never knew they were true. They were stories I was told as a child. Similar to human Boogeyman stories, and do you believe in the Boogeyman?
"As a child on Planet Vegeta my caretakers often spoke of a place where weakling Saiyan were sent to be nothing more than lowly slaves, humiliated and tortured because they were not strong enough to stand up for themselves."
Rutega looked at Vegeta, "He is correct, we were attacked by our own kind and made into slaves."
"We aren't your kind." Vegeta said, "Saiyan are strong, Tsrufaiya aren't."
"SHUT UP VEGETA!" Bulma shouted, "Sorry, Rutega, please continue."
"It's alright Bulma," said Rutega, "We were herded to a world called Kelvi, it is a mining colony where raw minerals for spaceships. The "clamps" as you call them, are a form of discipline. You disobey, your tail is squeezed. We could never rebel because we never strong enough to fight the guards. Plus, Kelvi has no moons so transforming to Oozaru was out of the question. Add that to the clamps we were helpless."
"How horrible," said Videl, "Who did this to you, who did the Saiyan give you to?"
"First off, we were never 'given', we were sold so the bastard king could make some money and get rid of an annoying problem." Everyone heard the feral growl from Vegeta at the remark to Planet Vegeta's royalty.
"Second, I don't actually know who we were given to. We had thought we were owned by Frieza, who we call The Ruler. But, if he's dead as you say he is, that couldn't be. So I don't know who our Ruler is."
"Okay," Gohan started, "If you didn't know Frieza was dead, how did you know about my father being a Super Saiyan."
"About 10 years ago, throughout the colony, rumors were spread among the overseers that a person calling himself a Super Saiyan was powerful enough to challenge Frieza. The rumors said Frieza wasn't dead, but was in fact on his way to seek retribution with his father on a backwater planet called Earth.
"The rumors shortly stopped. As if the overseers were ordered to say nothing concerning Frieza or Super Saiyan. Now it seems it was to keep us from getting our hopes up. But it was too late. News of a real Super Saiyan inspired many among us. I am one of about three hundred who decided to openly rebel. Over the years plans were formed and rejected.
"But finally, an opportunity arose. A ship landed at the colony to get supplies. The pilot said he was on the way to a world called Earth to investigate some reports made a few years back. We remembered that was the Super Saiyan's home planet so a plan was formed immediately. A group of us would revolt against the overseers. Another group would try to steal the ship. The distraction was inadequate, however, the attackers were killed and we were noticed. I was the only one to reach the ship.
"I hopped in and hit the launch button hoping the coordinates to Earth were pre-programmed into the navigation system. As I lifted off, my clamp was activated. I entered hibernation to both stave off the pain and sleep through the long journey to this world."
"How long did it take you to get here from Kelvi?" Chaozu asked.
"Two of your years." Was the answer.
"Two years in that clamp! It's a miracle you survived!" said Chi-Chi.
"So you came to get us to help you and the other Tsrufaiya?" Goku asked.
Rutega only nodded in response, driven to tears at the thought of what could be happening to her people after two years.
"Rutega, why don't you step outside and get some air." Bulma said. Rutega complied even though she knew it was only to get her to leave.
"So, what do we do?" Yamcha asked.
"We help 'em, duh." Goten said.
"It's not that simple Goten." Goku said.
"Why not?" asked Goten.
"Because," said Gohan, "she could be lying to us."
"Why would she lie?" Goten asked, clearly missing the obvious.
"So she could make us go to a trap and kill us." Trunks said.
"She couldn't kill us by herself." Goten said.
"Forget it." Gohan said, "So, should we check it out or not?"
"Well, if it's true and we don't go, we could be leaving all those people as slaves." Goku said.
"But if it's not true and we do go, we'd probably be killed." Tenshinhan added.
"No we won't, we can beat anything." Said Goten, "all we need is for me an' Trunks to make Gotenks, then, boom, boom, ha ha ha." With this he started doing punching and kicking motions.
"I think we should go." Goku said.
"Yeah, you tell 'em Dad." Said Goten.
"Goku's right." Bulma said, "We can't take a chance it's not true. If we did we'd condemn all those people to slavery for who knows how long."
"Besides," said Piccolo, who had remained silent through all the discussion, "If this is a trap, it means someone wants us, or at least Goku, dead. If that's the case we should try and find out who that person is."
Everyone nodded at the point Piccolo had made.
"So we're going?" asked Trunks.
"Looks like it." Said Gohan.
"YESSSSSS!!!" Goten and Trunks yelled together.
"But what about getting there," Krillin asked, "Rutega said it took two years to get here."
"That's not a problem." Bulma said, "I've been working on a new state-of-the-art spaceship. Using that it should only take a matter of days, weeks at the most."
"How can you be sure?" Yamcha asked.
"Simple, even for you," Bulma replied, "From what I know about the speed Saiyan pods can go I can estimate how long it will take to get there with our ship."
"I guess that's it then, it's off to Kelvi?" said Goku.
"Me an' Trunks are coming too, right?" Goten asked.
"Hmmm, I don't know Goten, it could be too dangerous." Said Chi-Chi.
"But Mooommmm." Goten whined, everyone knew what would inevitably come next if Chi-Chi didn't change her mind.
"Alright..." Chi-Chi said, "But just be careful."
"Yaaayyyy!" Goten yelled.
"Me too?" said Trunks.
"Yes, Trunks," Bulma said to her son, then to the others, "I'm coming too, you might need my vast expertise with advanced technology. How about you Vegeta?"
"Sure, I'd love to meet anyone interested in killing Kakarotto, I might even lend a hand." Vegeta sneered.
"Well then, there's nothing left but to tell Rutega the good news." Goku said. And upon hearing the news Rutega wept for joy at the chance to save her loved ones.
* * * * *
Iciicla watched as her surveillance drones at Capsule Corp. relayed to her the Z-Fighters' decision to come to Kelvi. Poor Rutega, she thought, I almost feel sorry for her. She's unwittingly sending those apes right where I want them. Her plan was flawless; the warriors of Earth would die in the mines of Kelvi. Except for Goku, I've got something special planned for him. Everything was all set; the plan couldn't fail. She began to laugh with joy at the fate that awaited the Z-Fighters.
END OF CHAPTER III