Raven - Thanks a mil for the heads up. I chose Bardock because no one writes about him (and I think he's so cool!). The play format is definately out! I only worte it like that cuz its faster. but the regular third person past tense is way easier.

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**Battle Scars; The Painful Alliance**

The training hall remained silent and motionless. No one had expected Bardock to retaliate like that, especially Zucina. The only movement in the room was her hair. It swept past her face and fell off completely! The glass shard had cut it unevenly near the base of her neck. The silky purple cloud landed at her feet without a sound.
Zucina stared at it for a moment. Then she ran out of the room hiding her face in shame and embarrassment. (Sayin hair doesn't grow back.)
Most kids ran after her. "Zucina," one called out, "are you okay?"
"Too bad," one girl said. "Her hair was so pretty too."
The only ones left in the room are Cole, Bardock, and another girl named Olivia. Cole shook his head as he watched Zucina run off. He didn't see what the big deal was; he'd shaved his head years ago. Still, he'd comfort her later.
"OHHH!! BARDOCK!!!" Cole was shaken from his thoughts at Olivia's scream. He turned around to see her standing over Bardock, who was still frozen on his knees, eyes cool but blank. A burned slash was deep on his left cheek. Blood dripped down from the hole, down his chin, and into his mouth. His teeth and jaw bone were visible through the blood.
Olivia started to become hysterical. "Col! We have to-"
Without a word or pause, Col lifted the boy and hurried to the medical ward, Olivia at his heels.
Two hours later, Bardock emerged from the rejuvenation tank fully healed except for a long scar on his cheek.
"There was simply too much flesh burned away," explained the green alien doctor. "I'm sorry, but that scar will stay there for the rest of his life."
Bardock walked over to the window of the tank next to him. His reflection was blue tinted, but the scar was clearly visible. "Kuso," he swore, tracing it with his finger.
"It's your own fault," Cole scolded him. "I warned you about fighting her. Well, experience is the best teacher, and this proves it."
Olivia smiled comfortingly. "Don't worry, Bardock. It doesn't look that bad. In fact, it makes you look . . . I don't know . . . dangerous."
"You think so?"
"Yeah! No one can call you a loser now! You've made your mark on Zucina too, and she was the best in our age group!"
Bardock gave a weak smile, feeling better. "I guess you're right."
"Anytime. My name is Olivia, by the way. I train every other day."
"I know," Bardock said scowling. " 'Maybe you'll both get lucky and he'll stab himself with his ridiculous hair!' "
Cole laughed. "Better watch your own hair, Ollie. He's proven himself a good barber already!"
Olivia blushed. "Gomen."
Bardock snorted, paying no heed to her apology. "Humph! I don't respect those who can't keep their mouth shut!"
"And don't respect those who lose their tempers," retorted Cole for Olivia.
"But you said-"
"I told you to stick up for yourself, not get killed!"
Bardock looked down at his feet. His world had changed so much in the past few days. His family hated him, and he never had any friends. Now he had a trainer, whom he considered a friend and got his face sliced by a crazy brat! He had always tried to keep a low profile so he wouldn't get hurt. Now he was the talk of the town! No turning back now.
"Please train me some more, Cole-sensei," he asked. "I don't want to be called a loser anymore. I will not be sold short!"
"I'll say," commented Olivia.
It was then that Bardock realized that he was still naked and Olivia, who was about his age, was staring at his boyhood.
Cole handed Bardock his pants. "Cover up and rest up, kid. We'll start some serious training tomorrow. See if you can stay overnight. Meet me at Vine Falls at 10."

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[Commercial Break]
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Planet Vegeta was known for two things: It's incredible warriors and its large cities. Because of the growth of the urban community, the natural forests of the planet were disappearing. Vine Forest, along with Vine Falls, was one of those rare places.
At 10:10, Cole was sitting atop a rock near the base of the waterfall. He had to ask his captain for a couple days extra off for this training session. "He's late," he said aloud. "Hope his mom didn't give him no grief."
At that moment, Bardock landed from flying ahead. "Gomen-nasai sensei. I'm not a fast flyer, and my sister didn't wake me up."
"You get in trouble for the scar?"
"Nah. My mom didn't even notice. Celipa was plenty pissed though. She likes Zucina. She said that she wouldn't be able to leave her home with such a stupid haircut."
"I'm not afraid of a few snide comments."
Bardock stepped back in surprise and saw Zucina in the tree branch above him. She jumped down next to Cole, folding her arms. Her hair was straightened out so it was now even across the middle of her neck. Only her two spikes in front remained the same length.
"You set me up," Bardock accused Cole.
"Don't be dumb," Cole replied. "She's here to train too."
Zucina looked down for a minute. "I just wanted to say . . . you're a better fighter then I thought. So . . ." She stuck out her hand. "Friends?"
Bardock raised an eyebrow. "After all that bullshit, you expect me to forgive you just like that?"
"I never asked for forgiveness," she snapped. "I'd just rather be your friend then your enemy!"
"Fine then," Bardock groaned as he shook her hand.
Cole looked at the two kids' eyes. 'Permanent or temporary, as long as they don't kill each other.' "So, how much ki energy attacks do you know?"
"None," Bardock admitted.
Anime sweat drops appeared on Cole and Zucina. "Oooookaaaay. This is going to take longer then I thought," said Cole.
The entire day was spent teaching Bardock how to control ki into laser attacks. Sure, he had the power and know-how, but not the confidence. The thought that these Sayins would still betray him at moment remained in his head. There just HAD to be a catch!
By sundown, he had the Sayin Shower down pat. But the single-beam attacks were giving him problems. "You need to concentrate your ki more," instructed Cole. "You have control of your body, and that helps with the Shower, but beams are solely mind over matter."
Bardock was aching all over from concentration. "FINE," he shouted in irritation. "Give me an example."
"Zucina," prodded Cole.
Zucina saluted and held out her hand. "Watch this," she said. Slowly, and with ease, purple light glowed in her hands. The light turned into a ball of ki, which she promptly began to bounce as such. "Now, this one is no big, so you can block it." She wound up and pitched a small purple beam right at him.
Bardock crossed his hands across his chest to block. The beam hit the cross and pushed him back a couple of feet before it dissolved. He looked up at her and growled. That settled it! If she could do it, so could he!
He powered up as much ki as he could in his hand and fired. A large gold beam shot out of both his hands, spun together, and directed right at Zucina. She crossed her arms and blocked it easily.
"Much better," said Cole, "but not powerful enough. You have to work on the strength. Style comes later. Observe." Cole put up a fist and allowed it to glow gold. He sent out a small but very powerful ball into the air that lit up the sky.
"Very nice," Zucina commented in earnest.
Bardock folded his arms and pouted.
"That is my trademark move," boasted Cole. "It's called the Solar Strike. Enemies usually think it's not very destructive because of the size. But in fact, it could destroy three aliens at a time!"
"Style only comes later," Zucina stated in a patronizing fashion. "Here's my trademark move. You've already seen it." She held out her hand flat palmed. Her ball of purple ki appeared. She closed her hand tightly and the ball became a long sword.
"Ki Katana," said Cole proudly. "Her own concoction. I taught her well."
"When you two are done patting yourselves on the back," sneered Bardock tapping his foot, "can you teach me something while I'm still willing to learn!"
"Calm down," cooed Zucina. "We're explaining vital character moves for the readers on the net."
Cole rolled his eyes at the incredible chiche as the old "Ignoring the Invisible Fourth Wall Rule." "Since the moon is already starting to rise, I think we should get down to eating."
Both kids cheered. "Finally! Food!!"
Cole opened up his pack. "Bardock, you get some grub. Zucina, you gather firewood. I'll-"
"Wait a minute," interrupted Zucina. "Firewood? As in camping!?!"
"What the Hidey Ho did you expect," asked Bardock.
Zucina started floating in the air. "This is where I leave you, boys. I don't camp."
"Fine," said Cole. "But consider yourself enrolled in Special Training Program when you get home."
Zucina halted in mid air, then zoomed down. "Not nice."
"What's the matter," said Bardock mimicking her patronizing tone. "I'll help you with the firewood after I hunt."
"Oh, sod off!"

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Hey! I'm Bardock!
Kuso! Zucina's so hard to work with! Why is she such a stubborn brat anyway? There has top be a reason. At least I'll find out in the next episode.
Next time on DragonballBC: Cry of the Spoiled Brat; What Makes Zucina Tick?