Warriors At Heart
By: Wind Nymph
Disclaimer: I do not own Dragonball Z/Gt or any other famous products that may appear in this fic- such as coffee. It is commmon sence people. ^_^ Also- this is my first fic EVER so be gentle.
Chapter One
Bodies were being thrown and destoyed in his path as he ran towards the palace. Occasionally blood would splatter on him and a helpless soldier would reach out to him- but he was forced to keep going. His Saiyan armor was torn and dirty due to all the fighting he had been involved in. The great war for the planet Vegeta was one that he knew they would not win. Not yet- not according to what he just saw. He had to reach the palace and tell his king- he had to make it- the entire Saiyan race was depending on him. There was no way in hell that he would let his pride be stomped on by these invaders. He had to think- he rummaged through his mind trying to think of a place far away that he and the others could run to- just for the time being until the king acsended and reached the legendary Super Saiyan Jin 2. The king would not agree with this at first, seeing as he is the most arrogant in his blood line. But it had to be done until he reached the next level. When that day arrived all of the Dymien Jins would be knocked out.
Suddenly out of nowhere a neon blue fist was thrown in his stomach with as much force as the man had ever felt. He looked up and met the glowing green eyes of the enemy. The warrior was so hidious! A face that would give a grown man nightmares for months. He smiled showing off his yellow pointed teeth as he spoke- "Going somewhere monkey?" When he removed his fist the Saiyan warrior fell to his knees, clutching his stomach. He fought to lift his head and allow his dark brown eyes to meet with the Dymien Jin once again. If he was going to die there was going to be some honor in it. A blue hand was raised and pointed directly in his face. "The only place you will be going on this day- is the next demension."
"NOO!" a cry rang out and echoed in his mind. His eyes widened when he saw his only known son charge at the blue warrior from behind with an axe raised over his head. The warrior turned while mummbling some words in his native language. He smiled before sending a wave of fire towards the brave Saiyan- ending his life.
"RADDITZ!" he screamed and crawled towards his body- the smell of burnt flesh overwhelmed his senses. This was the only son he knew- this was his only family- and now he was dead. "You will pay for your sorcery Dymien Jin." he said in a deathly low tone. "I- Bardock- will see to it."
"Don't make me laugh monkey!" he seethed. "Your race is inferior to ours. You will not win this war. Planet Vegeta will be ours." he spat out before laughing in a maniac like manner. Bardock scowled and ripped the necklace off of his dead son before continuing to run as fast as he could to the palace. Tears began to form in his eyes but he fought them down. This is not what the honorable Radditz would want- he would want his father to avenge his death, not cry like a little girl about it. His son died a warriors death, and that thought brought a smile to his chapped and bloodied lips.
The palace gates soon came into view. It was finally safe enough to fly. If he had taken to air sooner the blue demons would play with the wind and kill him for sure. In addition to having massive strength, they harnessed magic and were masters of the elements. How was one able to fight against that? Just as his feet left the ground a strong hand firmly grabbed his ankle. Bardock formed a large ki blast to send at the man who holds him back but stopped when he saw the mans face looking up at him, He lay on the ground in a puddle of his own insides and had a look of massive pain in his black eyes. "Toma?" he asked in a shocked voice.
"Bardock- you have to- -" his words were cut short when blood began to spew forth from his mouth, but he soon looked back up to his life long friend, "You have to stop them. Do whatever it takes." Bardock nodded and watched as Toma bowed his head. He knew what it meant. Slowly and hesitantly he formed a small ki blast in his hand. With a small whimper he shot it straight down and through the bulky neck of Toma- ending his suffering. He reached down and muttered a quick prayer before taking the necklace that hung around his friends neck.
Taking to air again he flew through one of the palace windows. He had made it this far- he was almost there. "Vegeta!" he screamed, "Your highness!" once again he began to run. He guessed that the king would be in the thrown room with the counsil planning out their next move. The halls were like an endless maze. This of course was planned out for situations such as this. It took him nearly half an hour, but he finally reached the thrown room. Vegeta stood at the head of the table mapping out the planet and positioning men. The rest of the counsil looked on and agreed, every now and then someone would speak up. Vegeta was surprisingly calm and open to opinion. He was normally so up tight and arrogant, but in situations such as these one usually is open for input.
All eyes fell on Bardock as he skidded into the room. He was gasping for breath, bleeding, and in monstous amounts of physical and emotional pain. "Sire- 2.5 million." he spat out.
Vegeta marched up and caught Bardock just as he fell and eased him onto the floor. "What are you talking about Bardock?" he asked anxiously still holding on to him.
"I am the head of the Science department on this planet." he said in one quick breath.
"I know this, I am the one who assigned you the position." Vegeta said in a calm tone.
"I knew I would be able to hack into their computers system- if i made it onto the ship." he started. With a loud gulp he continued. "They are sending 2.5 million more soldiers in three of our days. That is more men than we had to begin with- but now our numbers are cut shorter. We must evacuate. Let them believe they have won- only until you ascend."
The king tightened his grip on Bardock as the soldier went into shock and began shaking violently with a seizure. "Someone get him to a tank!" he yelled to the counsil. They all began to run around to follow his orders.
As the seizure ends Bardock grabs his kings arm and continues in a more tired manner, "There is a small planet far away. The inhabitants are clever beings and can rebuild our ships and get us supplies."
"Bardock." Vegeta questions. "Why go so far. The Clearians are just a few planets away. They have always been our allies and I am possitive they will help us again."
Bardock sobbed taking Vegeta by surprise. Slowly he held up a necklace that read 'Radditz Second Class' "My only living son is on that planet- Earth." Then he fell unconcious.
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Bulma released a growl of frustration as she looked at the parts before her and then back to the crumpled paper in her hand. "I just don't get it! Where am I going wrong with this thing?" she asked herself bringing her free hand to her chin.
Goku and Yamcha laughed from behind her. "Calm down Bulma." Goku said in a sweet voice, "You have plenty of time. It is okay."
"No it isn't Goku! You said you wanted to go by the end of the summer! It is almost summer now!" She spat back not even bothering to turn around. She angrilly placed her hands on her hips and ran through all the formulas she had in her head.
Yamcha walked up to his blue haired girlfriend and pulled her back into his chest, "but babe- you already have the ship built, all you need is the gravity machine."
Bulma turned in his arms with furrowed eye brows, "That's just it Yamcha! I can't break the code to the stupid gravity room! I know it is possible- anything is possible and if anyone can do it- it should be me!" she said before jerking out of his arms. "Why do you want to find the Nameks anyway Goku?" she asked a somewhat calmer tone.
Goku reclined on the medical table and repled, "Well- actually Kami wants me to go for him. He says he isn't as young as he used to be and wants me to recruit a new gaurdian."
"Really?" Yamcha chimed in. "I thought Kami was immortal."
"Well- he is unless he is killed. No sickness can take him but, he just- well I promised I wouldn't tell- but you will find out soon enough." Goku replied with a wink. Bulma and Yamcha just looked at each other and exchanged confused looks.
"So this is pretty important, huh?" Bulma asked as she sat on a counter top. "Man- I need to get this done then!"
Yamcha looked at Goku then to Bulma, "Well actually- I planned out a romantic get away- just the two of us. This weekend." Goku nodded in approval.
"You should go Bulma, I don't need it right away and I bet a little rest and relaxation will be good for you. Then when you come back you will have a fresh mind and be able to work better." Yamcha nodded and grabbed her hands while looking at her with pleading eyes.
"Are you sure Goku?" she questioned.
"Positive."
Yamcha jumped up and smiled, "Good! Lets go pack!" Before Bulma could object she was hauled up into his arms and they were literally flying up the stairs of Capsule Coorporation.
A/N- Alright- there is chapter one. Like I said this is my first Fic EVER. I would love to hear what you all think.