A crimson world at the end of the western universe; a violent planet
where murder, destruction, and death are everyday occurrences. Not
surprisingly, a place this savage could only be home to the most feared race
in the galaxy. . . the Saiya-jin. Known for their explosive tempers and ability
to transform at the light of the full moon, the Saiya-jin where recently
'employed' by Freezer into the 'business' of his planetary trade. Being
naturally born fighters easily able of clearing a planet of all life within a few
days, the Saiya-jin seemed to have a gift for the work. Ask any Saiyan how
he feels about working for Freezer and he'll say that it's not the work that
bothers him, it's the slavery. After all, they were brought down during their
finest hour in the war against the moon by Freezer. And no Saiyan was more
angered by this than the King of Vegeta-sei, Vegeta. Even now Vegeta plans
his revenge on the Freezer and the Lunars. But the tyrannical king never
thought that they would strike first...
"WHAT!?!?!?!?!"
As expected, Vegeta didn't take the news well.
"YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! THOSE WEAKLINGS THINK THEY CAN JUST THREATEN US AND GET AWAY WITH IT?!?!?!" Vegeta ranted.
"Well, you saw the holo-message," Taurus replied coolly. Taurus was second in command and, next to Vegeta, the strongest Saiya-jin alive. He continued calmly, "It seems like our Lunar friends have grown a bit of a spine." he cackled.
"I don't see what the big deal is." Nappa, head of the Saiya-jin army replied, "I say we just blow that planet up and everything else in that system into space dust!"
"But what about Freezer?" Radditz, one of the most respected elite Saiya-jin warriors inquired. (Radditz was also the son of the legendary Saiyan war hero, Bardock, which added to his fame.)
"Yeah, what about him?" Nappa retorted.
"I hear he's got his own plans for Earth."
"So what?! This is personal! Screw what Freezer says!"
'Oh there's an idea.' Taurus thought silently. He turned to Vegeta, hoping that he wasn't thinking about doing anything stupid, like blowing up the Earth.
"Vegeta," he started, "the Lunars are weaklings, but not stupid. This isn't right. . . something's wrong."
Vegeta didn't hear a thing Taurus said. He only had one thing on his mind. 'How did they find out about my son?' was all Vegeta could think about. 'Not even Freezer knows about Trunks. If the Lunars found out...there's only one way to be sure.' Vegeta rose and then looked at Nappa. "Nappa!"
"Er, yes Vegeta?" he nervously replied.
"Send a messenger out. I want the Renegades brought here now!"
"Yes Vegeta!"
"Renegades?" Taurus said to himself. 'What in the world is he planning?'
...elsewhere in the universe, at the same time...
It was the jewel of the northern universe. . . named one of the galaxies ten most beautiful places by 'Universal Digest Magazine.' Earth was definately a beauty to behold. However, up til' around 30 Lunar years ago, the people of Earth weren't too different from Saiya-jins in the fact that they held a grudge against the moon and its inhabits. Unlike the Saiyans, the Earthlings were willing to let bygones be bygones and bury the hatchet. In fact, the current king of earth; Endymion and the queen of the moon; Serenity, have long since married and had a daughter, Usagi. Serenity and her bodyguards, the Sailor Senshi can now be found at Crystal Tokyo, Earth.
They've tried to forget about the past war with the Saiyans that claimed so many lives. But no matter how fast you run from it, the past always catches up with you.
"I don't understand it," Endymion said with concern in his voice, "I thought your war with the Saiya-jin was over."
"It didn't really end." Serenity replied sharing the same concern over the Saiyans newest aggressions, "They were forced out of the war by Freezer."
"I'm surprised they waited so long." Makoto, thunder senshi of Jupiter spoke.
"Dirty Saiya-jins! All muscle and no brains!" the fire senshi, Rei, added.
"The real question here is why they waited 38 years to strike." The senshi's leader, Minako stated.
"I agree with Mina. This move doesn't make sense," the respected 'brain' of the senshi, Ami said, "Freezer wouldn't let them do something that drastic."
"But how do we know that?" Endymion replied, "For all we know, Freezer told them to threaten us."
"Freezer wouldn't risk it." Minako said, confident that the stories about the strength of Freezer and his family were over exaggerated.
"Yeah Endymion, don't tell me that you believe the stories about him." Makoto said, backing up her leader on the matter, "Only Saturn has the power to destroy a planet, and then some."
"Freezer is not the topic of importance here," Serenity stated, drawing everyone's attention back to the matter at hand, "It's the Saiyans."
"We don't know enough about the Saiya-jins to make any kind of accurate decision on the matter." Ami replied.
"But we just can't sit here and do nothing." Rei quickly added, "You saw the message, it won't be long before they attack."
Serenity was stuck between a rock and a hard place. The last thing she wanted was a war with the Saiya-jins. But on the other hand, she knew the Saiyans wanted nothing more. And she damn-well wasn't going to let them hurt her Chibi-Usa. She was left with one opinion, "Minako."
"Yes, your Highness."
"I want you to send a messenger out to find the Renegades. I'd like them brought here as soon as possible."
"Th-the Renegades? Are you sure we can trust them?"
Serenity just smiled, "I'm quite sure they can be trusted. They're not
as violent has their Saiya-jin cousins."