Unexpected Fate

Chapter 7

CMG: (talking like Yoda off Star Wars) Own them, I don't. Own Scrix and Karis, I do. A cute couple, they are. Go you must. Chapter, you'll enjoy. Kakarot, Bardock meets. (Scrix holds his staff up at CMG) Fine. I'll stop.

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Bardock awakens to find himself recovering in the regeration tank inside Freeza's spaceship. He felt really weak as he heard Captain Ginyu's voice outside the spaceship. Unable to move, he listens to the battle going on outside, praying that all is well. Just then, the door opens and Scrix and Karis enter the room.

"Are you alright?" said Scrix.

*I've been better,* said Bardock's voice. *What's going on? Where's everyone at? Has my son arrived?*

"Your son's body was taken by Captain Ginyu," said Scrix as Bardock moans in disgust. "Don't worry. Captain Ginyu's learned his lesson."

*What do you mean?* said Bardock. *Tell me!*

"Oh, you'll see," said Scrix as Karis giggles.

*What's so funny?* said Bardock.

"He's *giggles* inside of a frog's *giggles* body!" said Karis. "It's so sad!"

Bardock smirks. 'Well, I guess that's a good thing. Now, I suppose I'll meet my son.'

The water in the tank empties as Bardock gets out. After he does, the door opens and in came Vegeta followed by Gohan and Krillin holding the beaten Goku in their arms.

"What happened?!" said Bardock.

"Well, Goku..." started Krillin.

"No time to explain!" interrupted Vegeta as he brushes the medical instruments off of the table. Goku opens his eyes at a bad time. He sees a needle and freaks.

"AH! A NEEDLE!" cried Goku as he struggles to get out of Krillin's arms. "NO! I DON'T NEED A NEEDLE! GET OFF OF ME KRILLIN! I DON'T WANT A SHOT!"

"You fucking idiot," said Vegeta. "That is not for you. Damn fool."

Goku stops struggling. "Oh, sorry."

"......" said Krillin as he looks at Goku in an embarrassed mood.

'Dad, why do you embarrass me so?' thought Gohan.

Bardock laughs as well as Scrix and Karis at the scene as Vegeta gets angry.

"My son's afraid of a flimsy needle?" said Bardock. "That's hilarious!"

"Nice first impression, Goku," said Krillin.

Goku laughs nervously as a sweatdrop is seen behind everyone's heads, including Goku. Vegeta was getting really irratated.

"ENOUGH!" said Vegeta. "We might have the Dragon Balls, but we still have to deal with Freeza!"

"Sorry," said Bardock. "So, are you going to put Kakarot inside the healing tank? He needs to get healed up in case Freeza comes!"

"No, I'm going to give him a shot," said Vegeta as Goku winces. "Of course I'm putting him in the healing tank if you shut-up for a minute!"

Bardock opens the door as Krillin and Gohan both lower Goku into the seat and put the mask on Goku's face. Vegeta starts up the machine as it fills with the healing liquid. Everyone was quiet.

"So, this is my son?" said Bardock. 'He's really foolish. Yet, he seems much stronger than he used to be before he left Planet Vegeta 30 years ago.'

"Yes," said Vegeta. "What? Are you nervous?"

"Um... yes," said Bardock. "I just haven't seen him anywhere other than in the visions I had. I always wondered what it would be like to meet him face to face. And when he freaked out when he saw that needle, I was pretty convinced that he's not like I am. What was he like when you met him?"

"Well, when we met, we fought and I almost won. I was much stronger than he was, yet he was very determined, yet foolish," said Vegeta. "If it hadn't been for his Kaioken attack and that Spirit Bomb, I could have destroyed Earth easily. Damn Kakarot."

"True, but he was destined to fight Freeza," said Scrix.

"What?!" said Vegeta. "Him? Fight Freeza? Don't make me laugh! If anyone's going to fight him and defeat him, it would be me!"

"It's true," said Karis. "Bardock knows that in the end, Kakarot will defeat Freeza and avenge your people's death, Prince Vegeta."

"He's as soft as a kitten," said Vegeta. "He isn't a true Saiya-jin warrior since he gives people more chances all of the time! And you're saying that he's going to defeat Freeza? I doubt it."

"Well, my dad's strong," piped Gohan. "He's done the impossible before and he's saved me from Radditz."

Bardock winced when he was reminded of his older son. Goku was feeling guilty for killing Radditz.

*Dad,* said Goku's voice. *I-I'm sorry I had to kill him. He threatened Earth, my son, and my friends.*

"I know," said Bardock. "I've seen it in a vision while I trained here one night and I felt the blood thirst your brother had. He was like me when I went out to destroy worlds for Freeza before he turned on us. When he did, I was captured and slept for 30 years in the Time Freeze Chamber until Scrix freed me and started to train me. I'm not angry for defending your planet, son. And, I'm very proud of you for growing up to become a strong man."

*Thanks dad,* said Goku as he falls unconscious.

"Dad!" cried Gohan as the heart monitor started to read Goku's pulse weakening.

"No!" cried Bardock. "I'm not going to lose my son again! Not after I've waited 30 years to meet him!"

Bardock felt anger course through his veins as his hair started to flash gold. However, he felt himself starting to get weaker as the power left his body and he collapsed to the ground. Gohan ran to him.

"Grandfather!" cried Gohan.

"It's alright," said Karis. "Your father's just asleep and your grandfather just got worried. Come here."

Gohan walks over to Karis as she lets him sit in her lap. He felt calm as she began to pat his head. Scrix felt Gohan's energy starting to drop as he began to feel sleepy.

"Are you alright now?" said Karis.

"Yeah," said Gohan.

"I think it's time these two got some new armor," said Vegeta as he points at Krillin and Gohan.

"Allow me to give them some armor," said Scrix as his staff glowed. In a bright light, Gohan and Krillin were given Saiya-jin armor. After the glow faded, Scrix smiles.

"Wow!" said Gohan as he looks at his armor. It had blue spandex, white gloves, boots, and armor with yellow shoulder pads. (Like the television show). Krillin was wearing black spandex, with the same colored gloves, boots and armor Gohan had. They both were happy. "Thank you, Scrix!"

"Your welcome, Gohan," said Scrix as Karis snuggled against her mate.

"Well, I suppose I'll go get the password to the Dragon Balls so we can wish back our friends," said Krillin.

"But Freeza's out there!" said Gohan.

"I'm sorry, but I have to risk it," said Krillin as he leaves. Scrix walks up to Gohan and leans down to him.

"Don't worry," whispered Scrix. "Krillin will be fine."

"I hope so," whispered Gohan.

"You should look after the Dragon Balls, Vegeta," said Karis.

"No," said Vegeta. "Kakarot's brat can look after them. I'm taking a nap."

"Why me?" said Gohan.

"Well, someone's got to watch over your father," said Vegeta as he sits down in front of the regeneration tank.

"Dad," said Gohan as he leaves the room.

"I hope Bardock's alright," said Karis as she lifts the Saiya-jin and sets him on a nearby table.

"He will," said Scrix. "He just needs to rest."

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CMG: Now that he mentions it, so do I. Can I take a break now? (Scrix moves the staff to the door of her room as the door mysteriously opens) Thanks. Hey. Do you think I can borrow that sometime? (Scrix facevaults) Hmph! He's talkative in the fanfics, but not around me. Oh well. Bye!