Thank you everyone for your comments. I truly appreciate it! And thank you, Aqua Illusion, for getting the origin of the 'hein" of mythology! You are the only one in two years of preparation to get the joke!!
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**The Princess and the Sword; Zucina's Relentless Heart**
"THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!!" screamed Zucina in frustration.
Hours had passed; she and Bardock had been lead away to the middle of the temple by force, but then were clad in royal-looking garments or purple velvet, gold, and jewels. Zucina tug at her dress in frustration. "ARRGH!! This is exactly the kind of lifestyle I ran away from!! Now I'm right back where I started, all because of that blasted legend!"
Bardock lay on the fluffy cushions nearby, picking grapes from a bowl contently. "Aw, c'mon Zuni-chan! They seem kinda nice for blood-thirsty Sayin killers!"
Zucina grabbed the teen by the collar. "That's EXACTLY why I'm worried!! They killed more of our kind! Why shouldn't they kill US!?!?"
Bardock's eyes went classic anime annoyance. "Lets see: They think you are their legendary protector. They fed and clothed us. They haven't tried to harm us yet . . ."
The girl dropped him and sighed, surrendering. Bardock continued. "They also offered their services to Lord Freiza without more bloodshed. Iddint this great? Our first conquered planet, and we are treated like kings!"
"What kind of Sayin are you!?! Fighting is in our blood!"
"Not killing."
"And you won't fight to avenge our fellow Sayin's deaths?!"
"You callin' me a coward?!? Ya know, its YOUR fault we're in this in the first place!! You reckless, cross-dressing, spoiled-"
"Ahem!"
Zucina and Bardock turned heads in unison to see the Grand Heinz and two smaller Heinz. The ruler bowed, kneeling on his fore-legs respectfully to Zucina. Baru knista misunu alsi nuwina, Kirista Zucina!
"Say wha?" said Bardock, sweatdrop on head.
"Remember, you can't speak their language, baka," muttered Zucina. "He just wanted to introduce his children."
The two younger Heinz bowed, imitating their parent. The creatures had no gender. Ohenei, Krista Zucina!
Ohenei, responded Zucina in greeting.
The Grand Heinz arose and said, Ko junsta ni hanoso nokago seinda. Jojohime baru alsi cana oturo ohalah. Oregona, Krista Zucina?
Bardock scowled. All this freaky talk is makin' my head hurt!"
Zucina sighed again. "He wants me to present the Idsa Sword to the rest of the population at the banquet tonight held in my honor?"
"BANQUET," yelled Bardock perking up. "Ya mean, with lotsa food!?!?"
Zucina also perked up. "Wait, all of the population?" Koma, cana oturo, ne?
He nodded.
'Perfect,' she thought. 'Bardock and I can kill off the rest of the race in one fell swoop!'
"I'll carry your sword for you, Yer Majesty," laughed Bardock with a mock bow. Before Zucina snapped at him, he reached for the sword. A purple beam shot from it and sparked up his arm, causing the boy to scream in agony.
The Grand Heinz pointed a spear at Bardock's nose. Ohah! Giberdaka kisume shishik nura kiho kazuke, madura Sayin!!"
"He said that the sword will only allow me to handle it, because of my blood. The magical barrier won't let you, or anyone else, touch it."
Meanwhile, the two sons conversed quietly with each other in yet another language, one Zucina didn't know. I can't believe that a Sayin is the Princess!
Neither can I! But, its all for the best. There are so few of us left, a Sayin is the best choice! They are so strong!
You're right, brother. I think we can trust her, and her friend.
Later that night, Bardock lay down on the cushions again, ready to sleep. "Boy! Whadda party! Those Heinz sure know the way to a Sayin's heart; the stomach!"
Zucina examined her sword, taking in every line, every point, every curve in the design. It seemed normal enough. Nothing too special. Yet, why did she feel so connect to it, like the Idsa had a soul bonded to hers? "There were so few of them," she commented to Bardock.
"Yeah. Sad, ne?"
"Humph!"
"Well, what if there weren't that many Sayins left?"
"Ha! Don't be daft! That'll never happen! We are too powerful, and Freiza takes good care of us."
"I guess you're right."
Zucina sheathed the sword. "No use putting this off. Let's go."
"Where?"
"You know where. To destroy this temple, and the Heinz with it."
"Matte! They surrendered already!"
"So? Never leave a job half finished."
Bardock glared at his friend. "After they've been so nice, you still wanna kill'em?"
"They killed three Say-"
"AND LOST MILLIONS OF THERE OWN!!!!"
"MILLIONS OF THESE CREATURES ISN'T WORTH ONE SAYIN LIFE!!!" Zucina sneered. "Cole once told me that if you leave only ONE member of a race alone, that mistake will come back to haunt you."
"Cole wouldn't say that! He's not that cold!"
"That's what a Sayin does! Blimey! We're space pirates, not common assassins! Your problem is you care too much!"
"Know what YOUR problem is?"
"Of course not!"
"You only care about yourself!"
Zucina swiftly held the sword up to Bardock's neck. "How DARE you! Now are you going to help me or not?"
Bardock glared. "Do I have a choice?"
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"So, you aren't speaking to her? She was only doing her job!"
Bardock was now back on Planet Vegeta, having lunch in a local cantina with Tora. After the mission, Bardock and Zucina collected their money, then set off in opposite directions.
Tora shook his head. "Never though I'd say this, but don't be so hard on the Psycho Bitch!"
Bardock snorted. "After actin' reckless, followin' phantoms, and disrespectin' my orders?!? I AM her lieutenant."
"Discipline problems aren't your concern," reasoned Tora. "Talk to Cole about it. He'll talk some sense into her. They have been friends longer then you have been."
"Yeah, I guess. So, how'd yer mom like Fasha?"
Tora's face fell. "Fasha's sterile. Mom wants me to have kids."
"Tough break man. Many Sayin women are born sterile. That's why the female population is down."
"Uh-huh. I don't care though. As much as I love Mom, I also love Fasha. My siblings like her, too."
Bardock played with his food a little. "How can you love your family so much? I don't get it!"
"Well, from what I've heard, there's not much of a reason for you to love your family. What you need is a mate. One who'll give you plenty of love and affection."
" 'Love and affection'? You make it sound like a pet!!"
Just then, Bardock heard a familiar squeal. Olivia, passing by, threw her groceries into the air and sped over to embrace Bardock. "BARDO-KUN!!" Tora leaped out of his seat and caught the bags, and the food stuffs inside them.
"Oooo," said the hyper teenage girl. "I heard you traveled to Doear and killed off the rest of the Heinz! How brave! Not even Cole's team could do that, and his strength is popular around here! You're so wonderful!"
A sweat drop formed on Bardock's head. Tora grinned. "People online, I give you Bardock's new pet!"
More sweat drops. "Th-that ain't funny!!"
Olivia stared up at Bardock innocently. "What does he mean, Bardo-kun?"
"Nothin', Ollie, nothin'." Uncomfortable in such an awkward position as having a girl on his lap, Bardock changed the subject. "Ano, do you know where Cole hangs out this time of day?"
"Um-hmm!"
"Can you help me find him?"
Olivia paused, glancing downward. "Ummm, sure!" She looked back up, happy eyes on. "I'll always be there to help you!" But Bardock noticed a definite change in her attitude. He looked down to what she glanced at. "Olivia, where'd you get that bruise?"
"Wh-what bruise, Bardo-kun?"
"That one." He pointed to her chest.
Olivia blushed brightly. "Bardock, you naughty boy! You were checking out my body?!"
Bardock's face turned blue. "N-na-na-nani!?!?"
Olivia skipped off. "C'mon, boys! I'll take you right to Cole's fav hang out!"
Bardock stepped into Ancho's Bar, a large cantina rumored to be the greatest establishment in the galaxy. He scanned the inside. 'Kuso! No Cole in sight!'
Tora pushed passed Bardock and walked inside. "No Cole, eh? Well, lets not waste a perfectly good bar!"
Bardock shook his head. "Tora, you're too much! Olivia, can I buy you a drink?"
Olivia smiled. "Really?"
"I have plenty of klofshanks after that mission."
Olivia blushed again. "You're so nice. Thank you."
Bardock held the door open for her. She started to walk inside, but someone grabbed her hair from behind. "Bitch! I told you to bring those supplies an hour ago!!"
Bardock yelled, "Hey! Let go of . . ." His face turned into a menacing snarl and a deep growl surged in his throat. The man noticed Bardock and returned the growl. "You!"
Tora came out, wondering where the two were, and straitened up when he saw. "Nipper!"
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Hello all! Zucina speaking!
Cole invites all of us on a campout to get acquainted with the rest of the crew. However, the main reason was to restart Bardock's and my training. Too bad we haven't made up yet.
Next time on DragonballBC: Cole's Training; Rocks, Rivers, and Rhetoric
********************Episode 25*********************
**The Princess and the Sword; Zucina's Relentless Heart**
"THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!!" screamed Zucina in frustration.
Hours had passed; she and Bardock had been lead away to the middle of the temple by force, but then were clad in royal-looking garments or purple velvet, gold, and jewels. Zucina tug at her dress in frustration. "ARRGH!! This is exactly the kind of lifestyle I ran away from!! Now I'm right back where I started, all because of that blasted legend!"
Bardock lay on the fluffy cushions nearby, picking grapes from a bowl contently. "Aw, c'mon Zuni-chan! They seem kinda nice for blood-thirsty Sayin killers!"
Zucina grabbed the teen by the collar. "That's EXACTLY why I'm worried!! They killed more of our kind! Why shouldn't they kill US!?!?"
Bardock's eyes went classic anime annoyance. "Lets see: They think you are their legendary protector. They fed and clothed us. They haven't tried to harm us yet . . ."
The girl dropped him and sighed, surrendering. Bardock continued. "They also offered their services to Lord Freiza without more bloodshed. Iddint this great? Our first conquered planet, and we are treated like kings!"
"What kind of Sayin are you!?! Fighting is in our blood!"
"Not killing."
"And you won't fight to avenge our fellow Sayin's deaths?!"
"You callin' me a coward?!? Ya know, its YOUR fault we're in this in the first place!! You reckless, cross-dressing, spoiled-"
"Ahem!"
Zucina and Bardock turned heads in unison to see the Grand Heinz and two smaller Heinz. The ruler bowed, kneeling on his fore-legs respectfully to Zucina. Baru knista misunu alsi nuwina, Kirista Zucina!
"Say wha?" said Bardock, sweatdrop on head.
"Remember, you can't speak their language, baka," muttered Zucina. "He just wanted to introduce his children."
The two younger Heinz bowed, imitating their parent. The creatures had no gender. Ohenei, Krista Zucina!
Ohenei, responded Zucina in greeting.
The Grand Heinz arose and said, Ko junsta ni hanoso nokago seinda. Jojohime baru alsi cana oturo ohalah. Oregona, Krista Zucina?
Bardock scowled. All this freaky talk is makin' my head hurt!"
Zucina sighed again. "He wants me to present the Idsa Sword to the rest of the population at the banquet tonight held in my honor?"
"BANQUET," yelled Bardock perking up. "Ya mean, with lotsa food!?!?"
Zucina also perked up. "Wait, all of the population?" Koma, cana oturo, ne?
He nodded.
'Perfect,' she thought. 'Bardock and I can kill off the rest of the race in one fell swoop!'
"I'll carry your sword for you, Yer Majesty," laughed Bardock with a mock bow. Before Zucina snapped at him, he reached for the sword. A purple beam shot from it and sparked up his arm, causing the boy to scream in agony.
The Grand Heinz pointed a spear at Bardock's nose. Ohah! Giberdaka kisume shishik nura kiho kazuke, madura Sayin!!"
"He said that the sword will only allow me to handle it, because of my blood. The magical barrier won't let you, or anyone else, touch it."
Meanwhile, the two sons conversed quietly with each other in yet another language, one Zucina didn't know. I can't believe that a Sayin is the Princess!
Neither can I! But, its all for the best. There are so few of us left, a Sayin is the best choice! They are so strong!
You're right, brother. I think we can trust her, and her friend.
Later that night, Bardock lay down on the cushions again, ready to sleep. "Boy! Whadda party! Those Heinz sure know the way to a Sayin's heart; the stomach!"
Zucina examined her sword, taking in every line, every point, every curve in the design. It seemed normal enough. Nothing too special. Yet, why did she feel so connect to it, like the Idsa had a soul bonded to hers? "There were so few of them," she commented to Bardock.
"Yeah. Sad, ne?"
"Humph!"
"Well, what if there weren't that many Sayins left?"
"Ha! Don't be daft! That'll never happen! We are too powerful, and Freiza takes good care of us."
"I guess you're right."
Zucina sheathed the sword. "No use putting this off. Let's go."
"Where?"
"You know where. To destroy this temple, and the Heinz with it."
"Matte! They surrendered already!"
"So? Never leave a job half finished."
Bardock glared at his friend. "After they've been so nice, you still wanna kill'em?"
"They killed three Say-"
"AND LOST MILLIONS OF THERE OWN!!!!"
"MILLIONS OF THESE CREATURES ISN'T WORTH ONE SAYIN LIFE!!!" Zucina sneered. "Cole once told me that if you leave only ONE member of a race alone, that mistake will come back to haunt you."
"Cole wouldn't say that! He's not that cold!"
"That's what a Sayin does! Blimey! We're space pirates, not common assassins! Your problem is you care too much!"
"Know what YOUR problem is?"
"Of course not!"
"You only care about yourself!"
Zucina swiftly held the sword up to Bardock's neck. "How DARE you! Now are you going to help me or not?"
Bardock glared. "Do I have a choice?"
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"So, you aren't speaking to her? She was only doing her job!"
Bardock was now back on Planet Vegeta, having lunch in a local cantina with Tora. After the mission, Bardock and Zucina collected their money, then set off in opposite directions.
Tora shook his head. "Never though I'd say this, but don't be so hard on the Psycho Bitch!"
Bardock snorted. "After actin' reckless, followin' phantoms, and disrespectin' my orders?!? I AM her lieutenant."
"Discipline problems aren't your concern," reasoned Tora. "Talk to Cole about it. He'll talk some sense into her. They have been friends longer then you have been."
"Yeah, I guess. So, how'd yer mom like Fasha?"
Tora's face fell. "Fasha's sterile. Mom wants me to have kids."
"Tough break man. Many Sayin women are born sterile. That's why the female population is down."
"Uh-huh. I don't care though. As much as I love Mom, I also love Fasha. My siblings like her, too."
Bardock played with his food a little. "How can you love your family so much? I don't get it!"
"Well, from what I've heard, there's not much of a reason for you to love your family. What you need is a mate. One who'll give you plenty of love and affection."
" 'Love and affection'? You make it sound like a pet!!"
Just then, Bardock heard a familiar squeal. Olivia, passing by, threw her groceries into the air and sped over to embrace Bardock. "BARDO-KUN!!" Tora leaped out of his seat and caught the bags, and the food stuffs inside them.
"Oooo," said the hyper teenage girl. "I heard you traveled to Doear and killed off the rest of the Heinz! How brave! Not even Cole's team could do that, and his strength is popular around here! You're so wonderful!"
A sweat drop formed on Bardock's head. Tora grinned. "People online, I give you Bardock's new pet!"
More sweat drops. "Th-that ain't funny!!"
Olivia stared up at Bardock innocently. "What does he mean, Bardo-kun?"
"Nothin', Ollie, nothin'." Uncomfortable in such an awkward position as having a girl on his lap, Bardock changed the subject. "Ano, do you know where Cole hangs out this time of day?"
"Um-hmm!"
"Can you help me find him?"
Olivia paused, glancing downward. "Ummm, sure!" She looked back up, happy eyes on. "I'll always be there to help you!" But Bardock noticed a definite change in her attitude. He looked down to what she glanced at. "Olivia, where'd you get that bruise?"
"Wh-what bruise, Bardo-kun?"
"That one." He pointed to her chest.
Olivia blushed brightly. "Bardock, you naughty boy! You were checking out my body?!"
Bardock's face turned blue. "N-na-na-nani!?!?"
Olivia skipped off. "C'mon, boys! I'll take you right to Cole's fav hang out!"
Bardock stepped into Ancho's Bar, a large cantina rumored to be the greatest establishment in the galaxy. He scanned the inside. 'Kuso! No Cole in sight!'
Tora pushed passed Bardock and walked inside. "No Cole, eh? Well, lets not waste a perfectly good bar!"
Bardock shook his head. "Tora, you're too much! Olivia, can I buy you a drink?"
Olivia smiled. "Really?"
"I have plenty of klofshanks after that mission."
Olivia blushed again. "You're so nice. Thank you."
Bardock held the door open for her. She started to walk inside, but someone grabbed her hair from behind. "Bitch! I told you to bring those supplies an hour ago!!"
Bardock yelled, "Hey! Let go of . . ." His face turned into a menacing snarl and a deep growl surged in his throat. The man noticed Bardock and returned the growl. "You!"
Tora came out, wondering where the two were, and straitened up when he saw. "Nipper!"
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Hello all! Zucina speaking!
Cole invites all of us on a campout to get acquainted with the rest of the crew. However, the main reason was to restart Bardock's and my training. Too bad we haven't made up yet.
Next time on DragonballBC: Cole's Training; Rocks, Rivers, and Rhetoric