10 years later

It had been many years since he watched his father give up his life to the androids. It had been a few years since he had regained his abilities to speak. In the last ten years he took off into becoming his father's son. He was to be ranked a general but turned down the honor with his grandfather present in the room. He had gained massive strength and was an excellent leader. Bardock had the respect of every saiyajin who knew his name. All of this because he swore to himself that he would never be defenseless. Not again.

The last person to have his love had been Juuhachigou and he hated to hear the word mentioned after the fatal battle. He had grown up not needing anyone and he lacked even a saiyajin heart. This though was broken when he was forced to train a child.

Bardock had been caught with the young prince Vegeta's nursemaid. He took out every single one of his pursuers and once he was brought to King Vegeta, his punishment was to either become a general or train the Prince. Bardock refused the general label and was forced into the training.

The two had a balance that was extremely nostalgic to him. Vegeta reminded him of himself in many ways. They loved and hated each other. The Prince also had something else unusual about him; he had the drive to get to the top of saiyajin legends. Who would be better to teach the aspiring prince than the perfect role model for a Saiyajin? Vegeta's first words had been "super saiyajin". Bardock proudly knew that his pupil would surpass him and possibly make the role of a super saiyajin as prophesized.

The androids were still around at this point in time but it couldn't be called a war anymore. Their resources were worn out and the androids didn't want to fight the saiyajins any longer. Another major problem was the Saiyajins struggle with Frieza, who was slowly taking over the majority of the saiyajins.

Bardock casually glanced over at Vegeta's training pod. He smiled on the inside, comforted by having a trainee as dedicated as himself to protecting what he deems valuable. Is this how you felt when you were with me? Is this similar to my bond with you?

The pod opened up. "Why are you here? I don't remember calling for you." Vegeta snapped at him.

"I can be where ever I want to be." Bardock smirked slightly.

"Did you find out anything new about the super saiyajin legend? I'm ready to advance."

"'Course you are mentally. Physically you're not ready yet, or you would have done it. Many Saiyajins are ready mentally." I know you'll get it when you're older. You'll find the key. Bardock stopped the boy in his footsteps, "Oh and Prince when you find something that is so important to you that you would give your life to protect it, hold on to it. Then and only then will you find the strongest powers. Don't you forget that. There is no greater power than the one that comes after a sacrifice."

Later that evening Vegeta fell asleep during his Saiyajin history studies. He always did hate that class unless the professor told him about the legends of old. Bardock was asked to come in and get him. As an older brother would he carried Vegeta to his room and put him to bed.

He sat in a chair in Vegeta's room and held out his newly made necklace. His name was the first on it. If he had any children he probably wouldn't end up giving it to them so he considered giving it to Vegeta when he left the palace.

Bardock couldn't live the palace lifestyle. It wasn't in his blood. He wanted to be out there fighting, winning or losing his life. When his life had been spared the first time he found it unfortunate. Saiyajins live to die. He needed and missed the thrill of battle, after all most of his childhood was spent in the army. Often nowadays Bradock found himself thinking about how Juuhachi had trained him and Tora the correct ways to fight. She would always spar with them.

Letting out a sigh he could only think that those were the good days. That's when our people were proud to be Saiyajins. I wonder where we went wrong.

Vegeta rolled over in his bed and was talking about what he had to do to get more power.

How am I going to get out of here…? How do I do it so he won't give up completely on himself? He needs to stay strong.

A few days later she reappeared.