Unexpected Fate

Chapter 29

CMG: Yeah, yeah. Blame me for working too much lately. I wasn't able to go to Prom, so instead, I bring you another chapter out of boredom.

Scrix/Karis: (both sleeping)

CMG: So, without anymore delays, let this chapter begin. As usual, don't own Dragon Ball Z. I own Scrix, Karis, and Infr. Enjoy!

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Bardock stared at the little child in his arms as the boy's appearances brought back painful memories to Bardock. He handed the child back to Chi-chi as Bardock flew out the window of the building. She almost fainted, but she screamed instead as the baby's cries brought Gohan into the room.

"Mom!" cried Gohan. "What's wrong?"

"Your grandfather was acting strange and flew out the window!" cried Chi-chi hysterically.

'Grandfather,' thought Gohan.

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Bardock flew farther and farther as he transformed into a Super Saiya-jin and flew off towards a small island far out in the ocean. The island had an active volcano on it as Bardock flew up to it. Staring down into the fiery pits, Bardock reverted to normal.

'I need to get rid of this pain inside my heart,' thought Bardock as he jumped in.

However, a figure with wings caught Bardock as he lost consciousness from the heat. The figure's white wings flapped powerfully as it flies out of the volcano with Bardock safe in it's arms. Bardock was set down softly as the figure stood up. The figure had long blonde hair as Bardock slowly came to. He was surprised to see an angel in front of him, but he couldn't see the angel's face.

"W-who are you?" said Bardock before he passed out again and the angel vanished.

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"Grandpa!" cried Gohan as Bardock woke up weeks after Chi-chi gave birth.

"What happened?" said Bardock. "Where's the angel?"

"Angel?" said Gohan.

"LISTEN BUSTER!" yelled Chi-chi. "YOU WERE MUMBLING MY GOKU'S NAME BEFORE YOU LOST IT! FOR NOW ON, YOU WILL NOT REFER TO MY HUSBAND BY THAT NAME AROUND ME WHILE HE'S DEAD! GOT IT?"

"Y-yes mam," said Bardock. (A/N: Don't worry. It will lift eventually.) 'Still, I wonder who that angel was?'

******* 7 Years Later... *******

Bardock tossed in his bed as images of the planet's destruction played through his head. It was happening for weeks now and each time, he would see a giant demon blowing up the planet as he saw the angel from his dreams fighting against it, but the wings were missing. Strange. Then, he saw Vegeta's death as well as Gohan's.

"NO!" cried Bardock one night as he felt himself transform into a Super Saiya-jin 2. "I won't let anyone kill my grandson!"

Bardock screamed as his hair started to grow down his back. Gohan ran into Bardock's room and he was shocked to see a longhaired figure sitting up in bed with no eyebrows. Before he could say anything, Bardock passes out as Gohan stood there in surprise. (A/N: Yes, Bardock does go SSJ3, so stop asking!)

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A week before Goku was supposed to come back, Scrix pays a visit to Bardock. He couldn't say anything in front of everyone, so Scrix and Bardock went outside in the woods. There, Scrix began to speak:

"Bardock, your son will need your help against the latest threat," said Scrix as he hands Bardock a strange looking vial.

"What is it?" said Bardock.

"That will be needed later on after what happens to Vegeta," said Scrix. "I cannot tell you this since you'll learn too much about his fate."

"He dies, right?" said Bardock.

"Yes, and so do you," said Scrix. "That vial I gave you is the only way you'll come back to life to play a key role in helping Kakarot. He's learned something useful during the Other World during the past 7 years as well as ascending beyond the beyond like myself as well as you."

"Whoa!" said Bardock.

"Now remember, don't tell anyone about Vegeta's fate," said Scrix. "And by the way, Gohan will not die until Buu destroys Earth. Farewell..."

"Wait!" said Bardock as Scrix disappears. "If Earth is destroyed..."

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"Well, I don't see him," said Gohan. "I thought he would be here."

"Don't worry," said Krillin. "Goku always likes to make his entrance."

Suddenly, winds kick up behind the whole gang as Bardock feels a familiar soft energy he felt when the angel came. He turned around and saw Goku standing there with an old witch.

'My son...' thought Bardock as he felt his heart filled with pride.

"Hey! Aren't you guys going to say hello?" said Goku dumbfounded.

Everyone, except a few, rushed over to greet Goku. Bardock, Goten, and Vegeta stood back. Then, Goku looked behind Chi-chi's right leg to see a tiny little boy.

"Hey Chi-chi," said Goku innocently, "who's the mini-me behind your leg?" (A/N: Goku: "I shall call him... Mini-me!" *Scrix wakes up and ties CMG's mouth shut*)

"I'm Goten," said the little boy as Goku smiled softly.

"It's okay, Goten," said Chi-chi reassuringly. "That's your daddy."

"D-daddy!" cried Goten as he threw himself into Goku's arms. (A/N: *pulls gag off mouth* I loved that moment.)

'I wish I could have been this chance with my son,' thought Bardock. 'Then again, all of the other Saiya-jin were cruel towards their children and sent them in space as infants to destroy worlds upon worlds.'

Goku played with Goten as Baba reminded Goku of the time he had left on Earth before she left. Then, everyone went their separate ways. The fighters signed up while the non-fighters joined the crowd. Bardock tries to write his name clearly in English.

"Need any help?" said Goten as he shows Bardock how to write correctly.

"Thanks," said Bardock.

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"Damn, my grandson lost," said Bardock after Trunks managed to throw an energy blast at Goten, and he went flying out of the ring and hit the stands between the crowd of people.

"Goten lost," said Goku.

"Ha, ha, Kakarot," said Vegeta. "There's always next year."

Goku smiled funny as Bardock suddenly felt funny. Goku touched Bardock's back and he too felt funny.

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"What is that?" said Bardock as he and Goku both see Piccolo in the ring with a mysterious purple-skinned white haired man. (A/N: Shin?)

"I don't know, but his energy seems so mysterious," said Goku

Suddenly, the scene changes as Goku notices his body battered and beaten on the ground as a huge shadowy figure laughs in a high-pitched voice.

*******

"Kakarot!" yelled Vegeta. "If you don't stop daydreaming, I'll fight you right here, right now!"

"Huh?" said Goku as he and Bardock come to. "Sorry. I just had a shared vision with my dad."

"Mind spilling?" said Krillin.

"Nothing much," said Goku. "There's a mysterious fighter we'll meet soon."

"Really Kakarot," said Vegeta. "Who is it? Cell? I really doubt it."

"Enough," said Scrix's voice as they saw him standing there with Karis. "Don't tell them anymore. Both of you."

"Right," said Goku and Bardock.

"So, what are you doing here, Mr. God of the Saiya-jin?" said Vegeta sarcastically.

"Don't act cocky, Vegeta," said Scrix. "That will only influence the enemies more than the rest of us want."

"So what?" said Vegeta. "I am looking forward to challenging Kakarot only and the new enemy will die before I let Kakarot get away."

'And that's your downfall,' thought Bardock.

"Heed my words or you'll lose what's the most important to you," said Scrix as he and Karis walk away.

"Damn gods," said Vegeta as he walks away.

'Vegeta,' thought Goku. 'I hope Scrix's wrong.'

They left to sign up, not knowing that two other figures were watching and waiting for the adult division to begin.

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CMG: Yeah, it's short, but heck. You guys haven't been reviewing lately, so my chapters are getting shorter again until further notice. Also, I'd like some feedback.

Scrix: Story's getting harder for you to write?

CMG: Somewhat. Also, review! I might be more motivated if you do. Later. J