Velvet Monkey Master: Good question. Why all the sexual molestation? Well I'm not like many that think people are born evil and learn to control their evil tendencies. I believe that people are born good, and are warped to evil. Vegeta later learned to control, and later to direct into more constructive paths, the evil tendencies that Frieza, through his physical/sexual abuse, taught him. Frieze, in his youth, was taught this by his father. Unfortunately, this sort of abuse exists, and if our current genre of social scientists is correct, 1 out of every 4 people you see walking the streets has been subject to some form of physical/sexual abuse. To make matters worse, a family member or close family friend around 80% of the time heaps the abuse upon them. These statistics are appalling, and frightening. But the next time you're at the mall, or walking down a busy street, count out any four people and wonder which one has had their whole lives shaped, or reshaped, but this sort of abuse.
Ok enough with the soapbox, on with the story.
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"Well, I guess that answers that question." Kress thought to himself as he picked himself off the ground. "The boy is amazingly strong! Super Saiyan Two!!! The Boy is less than a week old!"
"Yambia, h-how can this be possible?" Kress stammered.
Gerald decided that the man didn't mean him any harm after all, but still it hurt when someone pulled on your tail. Gerald looked around and found Vegeta leaning on a wall with his tail wrapped around his own waist and his arms crossed. Gerald flew over, wrapped his tail around his waist, and mimicked Vegeta pose almost exactly.
Vegeta looked down and smirked. "What are you doing kid?"
"Nothing" Gerald answered. Gerald had picked up the mechanics of human language from Goku's head, but did not yet understand all the social conventions of speech. What to say when, and how to say it. There seemed to be a disturbing lack of social skill information in Goku's brain.
Vegeta just smirked and watched as the portal deposited more and more Saiyans.
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Cordell was just thirty minutes from having enough power to open the conduit when a man-sized demon approached him and bowed.
"I trust you have good news for me Snarlk." Cordell said.
"I wish I did sire. However we were defeated." Snarlk bowed his head even lower.
"How can that be?" Cordell shot Snarlk a withering glare.
"We had them Sire, but just as we were closing in for the final kill, a multitude of powerful warriors entered the demon realm and fought against us." Snarlk reported.
"What of the two Orchrans I sent with you?" Cordell said.
"Destroyed sire. One at the hands of a warrior whose power is unbelievable." Snarlk said.
Cordell stretched out his feelings and sensed several dozen very powerful warriors headed straight to his location. No single power that Cordell would describe as 'unbelievable' though.
Cordell turned suddenly and vaporized Snarlk with a ki beam.
"I hate bad news!" Cordell exclaimed as he stretched out his hand and two large twin demons appeared.
"Gnasherm! Slasherm! You two will go straight away and guard the conduit generator. Do you understand?" Cordell asked.
"Yes sire. It shall be done." They both said in unison.
"Remember, no one but the feeders are allowed near it!" Cordell punctuated.
"Yes sire." The twin demons answered.
"Go then." Cordell waved them away.
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Gnasherm and Slasherm materialized just outside of the conduit generator. The feeders were still busy carrying the damned and tossing them into what could only be described as a large paper shredder. Not far away, behind a large asteroid, Roger cringed at the memory of Frieza being tossed in that maw. Roger had heard stories about Frieza's reign of evil, but he still felt bad about what happened to the little tyrant. Roger himself was beginning to feel the fatigue of maintaining his ki bubble as long as he has. Roger looked at Jessica and smiled. She was such a trooper! What other kid could withstand the long periods without food or water, the scenes of death that turned even Roger's stomach? She had stood and watched unblinking when Gotenks cut off Piccolo's head.
Jessica seemed to sense Roger looking at her and looked up into his eyes. "Don't worry Roger, this part will be over soon."
Roger's smile broadened. "Good! The Demon Realm gives me the creeps!"
"Yeah, what are we waiting for again?" Goten asked.
"The portal will be opened soon with the use of that machine over there. What we want is for Cordell to lead his troops out into The Mortal Realm. Once he is out, we blow up the conduit generator, and then scram through the portal before it closes. The Ultimate Kai said there would be about a three-minute window between the time the generator is destroyed and the portal closes again. Anyone trapped in here will have to escape up the shaft and back to Hell." Piccolo explained.
"There will still be demons left in here, won't they try to block us?" Trunks asked.
"Probably. We'll just have to get past them somehow." Piccolo answered. "The real fight is going to be out there when the conduit is closed again. They will need everyone of us."
Gohan nodded his head. "We'll get through even if we have to mow through every single demon around!"
"Remember Gohan, we won't have enough time to stop and fight." Piccolo said. "We don't even know where the conduit generator is opening a portal."
"That way." Jessica said. "Many demons are already massing at the portal."
"Good, that gives us a direction to go any ways." Piccolo said.
"Piccolo, a bunch of lights just lit up on the conduit generator. Maybe the thing is at full power finally." Roger said.
"Hang tight everyone. Jessica, let us know when the strongest ki has left The Demon Realm." Piccolo ordered.
"Piccolo, there are two large demons that just arrived, they appear to be guarding the machine." Roger warned.
"Damned! I knew things couldn't be this simple." Piccolo cursed. "When I give the word, Trunks, Goten, and I will go and make sure those guys are occupied while Gohan, Roger, and Jessica moves in to position to destroy the conduit generator. Understand?"
"Yes sir." Came the community answer.
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"Master the conduit generator is a full power." A demon around the size of a large cat reported.
"Good! Good!" Cordell almost danced with glee. "That is good news and you shall live another day! I will go and lead the troops! Prepare to activate the conduit generator at my command!" Cordell turned and flew out into the eternal darkness.
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Vegeta, Goku and The Supreme Kai had just finished teleporting all of the Saiyans to Namek 5. Nappa was busy greeting his sons, as close as anyone has ever seen Nappa this overcome with emotion. Nappa did wonder where his wife was though. Bardock and Raditz were also busy with family and old friends.
"Do you feel that Kakkarot?" Vegeta said.
"Yes, something is about to happen." Goku answered.
"Cucumbus! Report!" Vegeta barked.
"At your side my Prince!" Cucumbus snapped to attention.
"Tell everyone to prepare for battle, now!" Vegeta ordered. "Whatever is going down is going down soon!"
Goku looked at Vegeta, and Vegeta looked back. Both men smiled. The battle was nigh.
"You will fight by my side then?" Vegeta said.
"I wouldn't be any place else." Goku smiled.
"Remember Kakkarot, remember what I set out to accomplish?" Vegeta said.
"Yes, I remember that you wanted a warrior's death. But you've got your people back now; you're the Prince of all Saiyans again! Surely you don't still wish to die?" Goku said.
"The other alternative is to grow old again. A fate I would rather avoid." Vegeta said. "I'm not going in to commit suicide Kakkarot, I will fight to the best of my ability. If I live, then I live, but if this Cordell is stronger than I am, then so be it. No heroics Kakkarot, and no fusion. Do you understand?"
"I will honor your wishes Vegeta, but I don't like it." Goku said sadly clenching his fists at his side.
"C'mon Kakkarot. It's not that bad. I've already been dead twice, and resurrected. I outlived every one of these Saiyans by three-quarters of a century. If I die today, I've just been living on borrowed time anyways." Vegeta smirked, and then his face fell a bit. "You haven't lived through the horror of growing old Kakkarot. Of getting weaker instead of stronger, of not being able to train because you can't move right anymore, of forgetting things that were once important to you, of depending on baka pills and baka doctors just to feel well everyday. I don't want to go through that again."
Goku's fists slowly unclenched. It was true, Goku had never had to face growing old. He tried to picture himself doing so and the image he conjured up repulsed him.
"I understand Vegeta. Besides, It won't be like I'm losing you. I'll see you on the other side." Goku smiled offering his hand to Vegeta.
Vegeta smiled and took shook Goku's hand. "On the other side then." Vegeta smirked.
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Yambia went to The Supreme Kai. "Sir. Are you staying to fight?"
The Supreme Kai looked thoughtful. "Yes, if we don't stop them here, then all is lost. Cordell will eventually attack The Other World Dimension as well. He must be stopped here."
"No offense Supreme Kai, but you're not likely to make much difference here." Yambia stated plainly. "I think I have something more constructive for you to do."
"Oh, such as?" Supreme Kai asked.
"Take Gerald back to your planet. Train him as best you can. If we fall here, he may be the Universes last chance." Yambia said.
The Supreme Kai thought for a few seconds. "I will do it. You're right, I won't make a bit of difference here. Let me have the boy and I'll leave straightaway. Perhaps The Elder Kai has some ideas about how to train the boy and make him stronger." The Supreme Kai said.
"Good. I'll go and get him." Yambia turned but Gerald was already floating in front of her.
"You're sending me away?" Gerald asked.
"Yes. You're not yet strong enough or experienced enough to fight with us. If we lose the day, then at least there will be one left to fight. One last hope for the Universe." Yambia told Gerald. "You must promise to stay with The Supreme Kai, and do what he says."
Gerald felt the ki that The Supreme Kai was generating. "Nothing special" Gerald thought. "I wonder how he is going to train me?"
"I will mother. If it is that important to you." Gerald said not really understanding why.
"Good-bye my son. I will see you soon." Yambia said.
"Good-bye mother." Gerald said as he and The Supreme Kai disappeared from sight.
Yambia let the tears flow.
Nappa sensed a disturbance in Yambia's ki and flew over to her. He wasn't really prepared for a full-blooded Saiyan female in full estrogen melt down.
"What's wrong Yambia?" Nappa finally managed to say.
Yambia whirled towards Nappa, desperately trying to straighten herself up and hold back any more tears. With a great effort, she was successful.
"I decided to send Gerald away with The Supreme Kai." Yambia managed to say. "It seems that I've been giving him to others ever since he was born. He's never even met his father. His father didn't even know I was pregnant when he left to train with The Ultimate Kai. His father may die without ever knowing he has a son."
Nappa was never what one would call the consoling type, but to he credit he gave it his best shot. He placed a hand on Yambia's shoulder and said, "Everything is going to turn out fine Yambia. We are going to go and kick this Cordell's butt, then we are going to find a new uninhabited planet for our people, and you, Roger, and Gerald are going to help bring the Saiyan Race to it's former glory!" Nappa thought for
A moment. "But it won't be evil like before, and we won't bow to any more tyrants like Frieza."
Yambia smiled. "Such a bright future you've painted big man. It makes me feel better. Thanks ya big lug!" Yambia playfully punched Nappa on the shoulder.
Suddenly Cucumbus flew over their heads. "Everyone! Vegeta says prepare for battle! Something is going to happen soon!"
"Yambia, will you fight with my sons and I? Kress, Bardock and Raditz are also there." Nappa asked
"I would be honored to fight under your family's banner Nappa." Yambia smiled and they flew off towards the others.
Bura had been busy. Every since the new Saiyans came here and learned that she could replicate flags, family members have been handing her crude drawings and asking her to produce their family banner. "Thank God for computerized imaging!" Bura thought. "Almost done!"
Yambia flew over and found her father holding his family's banner at the end of a ten-foot spear. She turned and seen Bardock, with his family's banner held in a similar manner. Around him stood about a half a dozen Saiyans that strongly resembled Goku and his father. Bardock seemed engrossed in a conversation with someone he called Turles. They were serious, but in good spirits. Nappa stood proud and strong looking surrounded by his three sons and his Uncle Romaine, and about a dozen other younger Saiyans who had a strong family resemblance. Yambia figured them to be cousins or nephews or something.
Kress and Bardock stepped forward towards Romaine. Kress struck his chest and bowed low. "I am Kress, of the house of Kress! I pledge my blood allegiance and the blood allegiance of my family to the house of Romaine! Your family will not fall as long as mine exists!"
Bardock then struck his chest and bowed low and repeated the pledge that Kress so respectfully gave.
Romaine stepped forward and bade the two family leaders to arise. "The offer of your blood is accepted! We will live and die together this day!"
A cheer went up from the gathered warriors.
"Father, won't Kakkarot be fighting with us?" Raditz asked.
"I don't know. I assumed that he would have joined us by now." Bardock complained.
Uub, Kirillin and 18 had walked up in time to hear the exchange.
"Goku.. Kakkarot said he was fighting with Vegeta. I overheard them talking earlier." Kirillin informed them.
"My son is fighting under the Royal House of Vegeta!" Bardock said, obviously so proud he could pop. "This is indeed an honor for my family!"
"Grandfather!" Pan said proudly.
"Kirillin, you have been Kakkarot's life-long friend. I would be proud if your family will fight with my family." Bardock said.
Kirillin reflected on what he was seeing from all these Saiyans. It seemed strange to him that Saiyans didn't place much value in individuals, or such was his experience, but their entire social order hinged on membership in families. It seemed very Feudal. Kirillin looked at 18 and Uub who nodded their heads.
"We will be proud to fight with you and yours Bardock." Kirillin smiled.
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Bura flew up to her father. "I'm here father. I'm ready to fight!" Bura brought out a large spear and unfurled the thrice-sized banner of the Royal House of Vegeta. Bura had some of the other Saiyans describe its design.
"I don't suppose there is anything I can say that would dissuade you from fighting?" Vegeta asked.
"Nope, not a thing." Bura stated plainly.
"Be careful my daughter." Vegeta smiled. He momentarily contemplated knocking her out as he did Trunks before he tried to destroy Buu all those years ago, knocking her out and letting Kakkarot teleport her to safety. But Bura wasn't a child; she was a grown woman making her own decisions. She knew the risks full well and was willing to take them.
"Be very careful." Vegeta said again.
"I will Father, I will." Bura smiled.
Vegeta had two weaknesses that he was actually proud of deep down. One was his daughter's tears; the other was his daughter's smile. Bura had a smile that lit up Vegeta's heart no matter how dark it happened to be at the time. For that few seconds, Vegeta was at complete peace.
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Little Gerald, Rou Kaioshin, and The Supreme Kai sat around Rou Kaioshin's crystal ball and awaited the battle.
"It's the calm before the storm." Rou Kaioshin said.
"Indeed." The Supreme Kai agreed.
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"Activate the conduit generator!" came Cordell's mental command.
Gnasherm moved to the side of the machine and pulled a huge switch. "It is done Master Cordell."
Slasherm also stepped forward and glared at the feeders. "It would appear that your job here is done." He gathered up the lesser demons in his huge clawed hands and threw them into the machine.
The conduit generator began to thrum as the power increased.
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"Now Piccolo?" Gohan asked impatiently.
"Wait for it Gohan. It won't be long now." Piccolo said.
Suddenly a beam of energy struck Gohan from behind. Gohan's ki shield protected him from the blast, but the concussion almost knocked him out.
Everyone turned to see what had attacked them and they were met with as hideous a sight as one could imagine. A huge demon like being floated in front of them, it was dripping blood from several places including it's stump of a neck. The creature had no head, and the rags it was still wearing looked just like Piccolo's.
"Umm… A friend of yours Piccolo?" Roger said aghast.
"My body! We should have disintegrated it!
"Let me take care of it Piccolo. I've been working on a new attack, let's see if it works." Gohan said recovering.
Gohan flew up a few feet and stretched out his arms to either side of his body.
"Ultimate… Devastation!" Gohan yelled as his entire body glowed with unfathomable energy. Gohan suddenly brought both his arms together and fired a huge ki beam. The ki beam struck Piccolo's body full on, but instead of exploding on impact, or going through the body, the energy settled on the body and began to disintegrate it from the outside in. In just a few seconds, the energy dissipated and there wasn't a single cell of the creature left.
"I've been thinking of an attack like that since the Cell Games. Finally got it right on Tao Kaioshin's planet." Gohan smiled.
"That would have definitely come in handy against Cell." Piccolo said. "Probably have put a dent in Buu as well."
"Thanks!" Gohan said.
Suddenly the thrumming sound from the machine grew louder and Team One was drawn back to the task at hand.
The gang watched as a very large crystal slowly arose from the top of the machine. The crystal glowed a deep blood red and fired a beam of light straight ahead of the position team one was in. The beam seemed to strike something in mid-air and the space became distorted right at the beam. The beam's energy forced an opening in the barrier.
"I feel them!" Roger said. "Yambia, Vegeta, Goku, all of them! They are on the other side of that rift!"
"My Dendi! Is that Kirillin? It's Kirillin's energy, but it's more like a Saiyan!" Piccolo wondered for a few seconds. "Ok, back to the task at hand. King Vegeta's cue to attack is when the rift is fully open. As soon as King Vegeta attacks, you guys go down and put those demon's lights out. Gohan, you can go full Mystic Super Saiyan Five in here. You don't have to worry about destroying anything.
Gohan smiled. The only time that he could cut loose his full Mystic Super Saiyan Five was on Tao Kaioshin's planet and then only when the great God surrounded him with an energy shield. "My pleasure Piccolo."
"With any luck, we'll pinch Cordell and his troops between two groups of great warriors." Piccolo smirked.
Several lights on the conduit generator blinked as the portal reached its maximum size.
"That's it! Attack! Fight like Saiyans!" King Vegeta yells as he and dozens of Super Saiyan Fives dove at the real left flank of Cordell's forces.