chibibaka - Hey girl! Well, sorry for the long time until updates. Yes, this is one of my fav chapters (until 54). When I first watched the Special, the scarf struck me as an important symbol. So in my story I made sure to give it depth and meaning.

SSJ-Mirai-Trunks - Its hard to describe battles anyway. I did my best; it wasn't an easy fight. I read your stuff, BTW. I try to review it. You got a lot of OCs, and that makes it even better!

Nyce456 - Thanks! I'll see what I can do!

Serafina - For the record, I did not kill them, just re-killed them. They die in the Special. I just made them more important. And I absolutely love angst!

Angel-Tinuviel - *huggle* Glad you liked the Veggie-chan part. I added it mostly for you. ^_^ You get a Vegeta plushie!! *gives plushie reluctantly* He's so damn cyoot!!

Saiyan Goth - Return members still interested in this fic after a three moth leave are truly special and really make being a writier worth while. That's what I meant. And I'm so pleased I can form the pictures so well. I've added stuff, but .... yeah.....

Kativa-Chan - OMG!! I didn't know!! How are you!?! I've missed you lots!! *hugs* And I'm enjoying your FB stories!

Quinn - Thanks

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Una: A word to the wise: Don't take Japanese and Calculas at the same time as Karate, Script Analysis, and Public Speaking if you are shooting for perfect grades.

Yami/Bardock/Yugi: *mushroom cloud sigh*

Una: Yes, in real life, when it comes to school, I am Hermione Granger!

Yami/Bardock: Who's that?

Yugi: Never mind.

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********Episode 53********

**Like Sheep to a Slaughter; The King's Defeat and Bardock's Warning **

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*67 minutes Until the Planet's Destruction*

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Dodoria entered the room where Freiza sat. "Freiza-sama. I have taken care of those renegade Sayins for you," he said bowing. He waited a moment. When there was no answer or praise, he looked up. Freiza seemed to not even have heard him.

Zarbon stepped forward. "You smug baka," he said. "You didn't kill the whole crew!"

"Of course I did! All five of them!"

"Then who's that?" Zarbon pointed out the window where a lone space pod, Bardock's, made it's way to the planet.

"I-i-impossible," Dodoria spurted. He froze and slowly moved his eyes toward Freiza. Lord Freiza lifted up a glass of blood red wine and sipped. "F-Fr-Freiza-sama," Dodoria sniveled. "Please! Let me dispose of him! I truly thought him dead! But he won't get away this time!" He turned to leave.

"Be still, Dodoria-san," said Freiza, in a dangerously low voice.

Dodoria froze in place as he listened to his master's voice. "He is headed to the planet, is he not? He will meet the same fate as the others."

"Yes," said Zarbon with a smile. "So, you have decided to destroy the entire planet after all?"

Freiza didn't answer, but grinned.

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"Stop! Wait!" Chile wrestled with the guards. "Bardock-san said that Kakkarot was not to go off before he came back!"

"I'm sorry, kid," said one of them. "We can't stop the launch process now."

"Where is he going?"

A blue alien scientist checked the charts. "according to this…"

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*52 Minutes Until The Planet's Destruction*

Bardock groggily opened his eyes. He had lost a lot of blood, but his personal health wasn't on his mind. He looked out the rod window. "That's Lord Freiza's ship." He pulled himself up a bit, but fell back down. "Fuck… My body is so wasted… Stinky, how much longer until we reach Vegetasei?"

Bardock's faithful pod scanned the rate. "Lord Freiza's ship will arrive in the planet's orbit in approximately fifty minutes."

"That's good. We'll get there before him."

"If I may, sir, you would have arrived hours ago if you had acquired a newer model as your mate suggested one zural ago."

Bardock smirked. "Just because you're out-of-date doesn't mean you ain't reliable." He closed his eyes dreamily. "Yer all I got left from the good ol' days. Now that Tora-tachi is gone…" He trailed off, memories clouding his already full mind.

The vast blackness of space was soon occupied by another space pod, recently blasted off from the planet. As it passed Bardock's ship, the two minds seemed to connect for just an instant. Bardock shuddered as he felt an immense evil sleeping dormant within the pod, and evil so powerful Uno considered it a masterpiece. After that moment of connection, the round pod disappeared from the area for good.

A flash appeared before Bardock. The planet exploding, and Kakkarot leaving.

Bardock groaned and held his head. He heard voices speaking quickly, all those he did not know. "I was just looking' for yer tail." "In exchange, you must train here for three years." "What the Hell is wrong with you, monkey boy!?" "I AM a Super Sayin, Freiza!" "You almost didn't make it!" "Save your breath!" "I'm from outer space?" "Gohan, look out!" "Those aliens are gonna blow up the Earth!" "Damn you, Kakkarot!!" "Freiza! Stop this!!" "I will become immortal at last!" "Ally to good! Nightmare to you!" [1]

All of these voices pounding in his head made Bardock pass out.

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"Remember, the prince is in the bowels of the ship, so we want to keep it in tact." King Vegeta surveyed his troops on the deck of the ship. There were over a dozen of his strongest fighters, plenty to take on Freiza. "You are the elite. There is no way you can lose. Now, let's go and prove to Freiza whom Lord Uno has chosen to rule this galaxy!" He gave his troops the Sayin bow of respect. They did the same.

Freiza's men were alerted to the crisis. Three dozen soldiers came to attack the Sayins as they charged through the corridors. Lasers were armed and ready. Several blasts were directed at the king, but Vegeta easily blocked them and destroyed the foot soldiers with a single ki beam.

Lord Freiza was staring out the window sipping his wine when a blast of the king's shook the ship. It caused Freiza to spill a drop of wine onto his armor. Freiza noticed this and growled. "Stupid, arrogant, son of a bitch," he thought aloud. He stood up. "Zarbon-san, inform the monkey that I will grant him an audience with me."

"Yes sir," Zarbon bowed.

As a matter of fact, King Vegeta was almost at the door. "Freiza," he demanded. "We have some business to discuss!"

The door opened and Freiza's shadow fell upon the king. "Is something wrong, Your Highness?"

"It's over, Freiza! We have come to…"

" 'We'? I see only yourself standing up to fight me. Your so called 'warriors' are so scared, they're blue in the face!"

And so they were. All of them were standing a good ten feet away from the king.

King Vegeta spat. "Bakas! I'll settle this myself!" He attacked Freiza with his strongest punch. But Freiza moved his head ever so slightly to the right. King Vegeta sneered and tried again. No effect. Freiza shot out his own fist and smashed the lower part of the king's head. As if in slow motion, the proud, corrupted king fell backwards, landing with a dull thud wide eyed and dead. His royal crest, a pendant which he wore around his neck at all times, fell with a clatter in front of Freiza.

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Somewhere, deep in the lower decks of the ship, Prince Vegeta sat up straight. His companions looked at him. "Sire, something wrong" asked Nappa.

Prince Vegeta panted, trying to slow his pounding heart. "I… No. Nothing is wrong." But within his mind, he worried for those closest to him.

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"VEGETA-SAMA," cried all of the soldiers. They fell to their knees to see if there was anything they could do.

Freiza smiled. "Long live the king," the lizard mocked. He stomped on and crushed the crest. "Don't worry, chimps. You have not lost him for good. A king must have an honor guard to escort him to Hell." Freiza took off his scouter and sent out a double eye-beam attack on them. All of the Sayins, including the king, were burned in midair until there was nothing left but a strong smell.

"I'll have someone take care of the stench, Freiza-sama," said Dodoria.

Freiza turned around and looked outside. They were within thirty minutes of reaching the planet. "I just can't wait until we torch the whole barrel of monkeys."

Zarbon cleared his throat. "Is that really necessary, Sir? I mean, they are strong soldiers who get the jobs done."

"Yes, but now that both sovereigns are gone, they'll want to attack as well. You know, 'Monkey see, monkey do.' "

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*45 More Minutes Until The Planet's Destruction*

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Bardock landed in the crash zone. The pod's electric door opened and he tumbled out. Wheezing, he pulled himself up with the aide of the door. He leaned against the pod to rest, if only for another minute. His mind was full of spinning thoughts, feelings, actions, voices, pain, he could hardly sort them out.

Two members of personnel came rushing out. "Oh! Bardock! It's you!"

"Out of… my way," Bardock moaned as he pushed past them. 'Have to find Chile… Have to warn the others… Have to save our planet… '

"Sorry we didn't know it was you, sir," one of the aliens said. "You just missed your son leave to Earth."

Bardock stopped. 'Earth,' he though dully, 'That can't be right. Where've heard that name before?' "Huh? What did you…?"

"Yes," said the other. "We may have sparred a few seconds before the launch. You may have gotten to say your good-byes. Chile-san said that you were coming soon, but we…"

Bardock no longer paid attention. His mind had gone. 'That planet. The one I saw Kakkarot going to. That must be Earth! But, if that part of my vision was true, then that confirms the planet will now explode!!' He snapped out of his thoughts with a gasp. He HAD to find the others! There was no doubt in his mind now; Freiza was coming to blow up the planet!

"What's up with him," the first alien asked the other, watching Bardock run off. "He must have hit his head too many times or something!"

" 'Or something' is right," the other responded. "Look in here!" Both looked in the pod. Blood covered the seat and wiring. "He's lost a lot of blood! How can he even stand?!"

Bardock continued down the passageway, supporting his weight with his forearm on the wall. 'Ancho's Bar isn't too far away. That's the best place to start. They respect me there. They HAVE to listen. If not…' He accidentally tripped on the stairway and fell headfirst to the floor below. His eyes were open only halfway. He couldn't move. He tried to get up, but it was too painful. '… if not… Freiza will win…' He began to lose consciousness. 'We cannot lose… We just can't…' His eyes closed.

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One space pod flew from the exploding planet. It landed on the blue planet of Earth. A boy looking just like him was training. He was fighting in tournaments. He was defending the planet. He was praying. He was laughing, sleeping, eating, and playing. He grew over and over and over again, as if a flip book were repeating itself. Somewhere, inside his head, Bardock heard a voice say, "I have given you a little gift. I have given you the ability to see your cursed future, as well as the downfall of the Sayin race." Then a loud cackle.

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Bardock forced himself to wake up. Then, trying desperately to ignore the pain, he pushed up his body with his fists clenched. Blood dripped down his front. The laughing in his head turned into Freiza's. He could see Freiza laughing insanely in front of the screams of his people.

He himself screamed out in frustration. A few drops of blood feel at his feet. He took a few moments to catch his breath before placing his forearm on the wall and continuing his slow walk to the bar.

'I am not dreaming,' he said to himself. 'It's fer real. And I have to stop it!!'

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*Fifteen Minutes Until Freiza Arrives.*

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Ancho's Bar was filled with merry Sayins except for one. Chile had gone there looking for Celipa. She was the only other person he could turn to, since Olivia still remained in the hospital. He found his aunt, red in the face with a bottle in her hand and talking with a group of men. "So I says to them, I says, 'Look, if you wanna have this here staff, then I'll give it to ya!' So you know what I did?"

"Knowing you," said one of them, "stuck it straight up his chocolate whiz-wang!"

"Naw," she laughed drunkedly. "That'd be too chliche! I stuck it up the other end! It wasn't too hard, there is a hole th- Ah! Chile! What're you doin' here?"

"Just looking for something to do," he replied.

"C'mere, c'mere! Karo! Get this kid something strong! You look upset, Chile. What happened?"

"I disobeyed Bardock-san."

Celipa blinked. "Get him somethin' strong enough ta remove paint," she hollered to the waitress.

They both sat down and Chile explained about the men taking Kakkarot away. "And I didn't even open fire! He'll be so pissed that I showed them mercy! Especially since it had to do with his son!"

"Ah, don' worry 'bout it," said Celipa, slapping him a bit hard on the back. "Bardock and the others aren't due back here in a week. You'll have plenty o' time to…"

Just then the door opened. Nobody turned to see who it was. Bardock staggered in and collapsed over a table. The table was thrown off balance and toppled over, drinks and all. The Sayin sitting there stood up and raised a fist, but stopped when he saw who it was.

"Ain't that Bardock," another Sayin asked.

"Yeah," another said. "But what's he doin' here?"

"What happened to him?"

"Hey, Captain, what's up?"

Celipa and Chile stood up. "Aw," cooed Celipa, "did little brother get in trouble with those Meatians?"

Bardock pulled himself partway up, panting. "Everyone… come with me. We're gonna fight Freiza!"

Many Sayins made confused comments. "Huh? What are you talking about? Why'd we wanna do that?"

"Listen," said Bardock, finally on his feet. "Tora and the others… they're all dead! Freiza ordered them killed, and me too!" His eyes darkened. "He's comin' here right now ta kill us all! He's gonna blow up the planet!"

His eyes relit when he heard the other Sayins start laughing. "Freiza-sama would never do that," he heard one say.

"You've been dreaming, Bardock," said another, nudging his friend.

"That's ridiculous," laughed yet another.

Celipa strode over to Bardock, almost doubled over with laughter. "You and your buddies get your tails kicked and its the end of the world, right? Nice try, but you can't get our respect by claiming insanity, Low-Level-Loser!"

Chile watched Bardock's face contort with rage. He knew that Bardock would never lie like that to get attention, especially in front of Celipa. He must be telling the truth! But, that would mean…

"You… worthless… fools," Bardock whispered, trying to keep his temper. His old nick name echoed in his mind, and the laughter coupled with it set him off. "KUSOUTARE!!!!" He screamed.

Everyone went quiet, including Celipa. She smiled uncertainly. "C'mon, Bardock…"

"I WON'T ASK ANYMORE," he continued. "I'll go alone! You can just all go to HELL!!" He ran off.

Some called after him, but Celipa shook her head. "Feh! He's lost his mind. Low Levels tend to do that, ya know."

Chile stared at the door Bardock had just left from. "But, if he's going to fight alone… his power level is no where near Freiza's!"

"Yeah," Celipa agreed. "But don't run off and encourage him. He's for sure on his way to the medical ward right now, feeling even stupider that his 'warning' didn't work!"

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*Ten minutes left*

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Bardock was doing no such thing. He had to get to the roof. So, he ran as fast as he could up the spiral stairs. There may still be time; Freiza's ship wouldn't get there for another ten minutes.

He fell to his knees partway to catch is breath. When he looked up, he wasn't on the stairway anymore. Hell, it didn't even look like Planet Vegeta! He was in an open field of a lush, green planet. The sky was light green with fluffy, white clouds floating by. The trees were tall and blue. Not even a breath of wind flew past.

Bardock walked forward. "What is this place? And why am I here?" He turned around. Standing right where he'd been only moments ago was a fully grown and battle-ready Kakkarot. His back was toward Bardock, but the third class captain could tell who it was. "K-Kakkarot," he called reaching out. But the lone figure seemed only farther away. Then, slowly, it turned. As it did, the figured transformed into Freiza. Bardock gasped in surprise. Suddenly, the planet beneath him began to shake and explode. He screamed.

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Chile was running toward Bardock. 'He must be telling the truth! Freiza-sama must be coming!' He found Bardock halfway up the stairs, on his hands and knees. "Bardock-san," he cried. He bent down and started shaking him. "Bardock-san! Bardock-san! Can you hear me?" Chile gasped. His eyes were glowing gold! What could this mean?

Bardock suddenly opened his eyes and caught his breath. Chile smiled. "Oh, Bardock-san! You scared the shit outta me!"

Bardock looked over at Chile, eyes half-open. He thought about all of his visions. 'Only one space pod leaves. Perhaps I change at least change that.' "Listen to me, Chile," he said grabbing on to the boy's arms. "I want you to swear your allegiance to me, yourself, and no one else. Right now!"

Chile clenched his teeth from the stronger grip Bardock had on him. Had he always been this strong? "I swear it!"

"Now, I want you to go to the space room. Grab a hold of my pod and get to the planet called Earth in the 82nd quadrant of the North Galaxy. Find Kakkarot and watch over him. Understand?"

'No,' Chile wanted to say. But his devotion to his mentor made him rethink that answer. "Y-yes, sir," he responded.

Bardock stared into Chile's eyes. He cared for the boy so much, like his own son. And now he wanted to make sure he could save at least one life, just like Cole had saved his. "Go now," Bardock ordered, lifting Chile to his feet. "Freiza will be here in about ten minutes! Hurry!"

Chile ran as fast as he could, glancing back to see Bardock. Blood still smeared over his body, armor wrecked, and hardly in his right mind, Bardock seemed the unlikely candidate to fight anyone at the moment. 'I just hope he knows what he's doing!'

Bardock heard Chile's worry in his head as clearly as if Chile said it to him directly. 'Yes, Chile. I know exactly what I'm doing!'

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[1] - various phrases from DB/Z

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Hey! Bardock here!

Standing on the brink of my home world's destruction, my spirit finds strength as memories of my friends give me guidance. The entire time we have lived our insignificant lives under Freiza's rule, of little importance to him or the universe whether we survived or not. But not today! Today, my life will be known to him, whether it ends by his hand or not!

Next time on DragonballBC: At Long Last, It's My Life!

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Fun Fact - Here's a bit of a spoiler; notice how Bardock's eyes are glowing? That is the mark of a "true psychic". This will be fully explained in my sequal.

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Yugi: Hard to believe this is the longest ep of the whole series so far.

Yami: Wait! So this whole thing is a set up for the next part?

Una: You bet!

Yugi: How long have you been writing this?

Una: Thinking it up, about five years. Writing it, about two, off and on.

Yugi: So you've got a lot of catch-up.

Bardock: Here's an idea! How about when the sequal comes out have Chile in this group of ours?

Una: No way!!

Bardock: Aw, why?

Una: For one thing, it'll be like having my brother in on this whole thing, since he's based on him. The readers don't know really what he looks like, and won't until I fully establish my website. Plus I get enough of a headache with you three!

Bardock: Then get rid of the pharaoh and save yerself the migraine!

*Yami punches Bardock, who relatiates, and they start brawling*

Una: Oh boy! Read and Review!