"Attention all warriors! Attention all warriors! Proceed to your battle stations immediately! Attention all warriors!"
The recording seemed like a faint whistle in the breeze amongst the chaos erupting on the entire planet. Everyone was drowning in panic trying to prepare for Frieza's arrival.
"Listen, my fellow warriors…."
A voice very familiar to Goku suddenly surrounded the entire planet.
Vegeta.
"…There is no need for us to panic…"
Goku dashed through a crowd of saya-jins trying to figure out where Vegeta was located.
"… Frieza is a very strong warrior, but our race is still superior…"
"I'm picking up his energy in the northeast."
"…So today will be the day that we'll change our destiny..."
"Almost there."
"…Today will be the day that we'll regain our independence…"
Anxiously searching for his former ally, Goku accidentally collided with someone along his path.
"Watch where you're going!"
"You again!" Goku angrily retorted as he locked eyes with the saiya-jin standing in front of him. "You were the one that held me captive at the hidden temple underground. You were the warrior who was standing guard near the Yttrium."
"I'm not surprised that you actually remembered me Kakarott. And to tell you the truth, I was hoping that you would."
"What?!"
"Don't tell me that you haven't figured it out yet Kakarott." The saiya-jin replied. "Don't tell me that you still can't fully recognize my face. Saiya-jins have a good recollection of memory, so if you think hard enough, it will soon come back to you."
He bade farewell to Goku and quickly disappeared through the crowd.
"Hey wait! Come back! Aww man, he could have shown me where exactly Vegeta is."
"Step aside people! Elites coming through!"
Two tall, built men marched through the crowd pushing anyone in their way aside them. Hidden in their shadows were a long line of warriors with the King and the Prince before them.
"Vegeta!" Goku stretched his hand forward trying to accommodate Vegeta's attention. However, he was soon stopped by one of the bodyguards who sent him crashing to the ground.
"I thought we said to step aside pheasant! Do us a favor and keep out of the Prince's way!"
Still persistent, Goku blatantly disregarded orders and pushed the two guards aside.
"Vegeta, I need to speak with you."
"Why you insolent fool!" one of the guards cursed.
"Hold up you guys!" Vegeta interrupted. "I know him. Let him step forward."
By that time a huge crowd of people had gathered around the area to witness what was taking place.
"I don't know how you managed to get here without possession of the Yttrium Kakarott. But no matter. It doesn't make much of a difference anyways…"
"Vegeta, it is very important that you listen to me right now," Goku cut in. "You guys have to cease this crazy plan before you rip the universe into chaos…"
"Save your breath Kakarott.""…You guys can't change the past Vegeta. The fate of this planet was inevitable!"
"I said quiet!"
"Many innocent people's lives will be sacrificed by your hands. If you don't stop now, everyone you hold dear will suffer…!"
"I said SHUT UP!" Vegeta swung his hand angrily smacking Goku to the ground. "You don't get it do u Kakarott?!"
"No, it's you who doesn't get it Vegeta!" Goku shouted. "I can't believe that after all these years you're still thinking only about yourself and your stupid pride. Won't you ever grow up?!"
"Who are you to judge me Kakarott!" Vegeta grabbed Goku by the collar and lifted him off the ground. "Look around you fool! All these people here are willing to fight. We're not forcing them. Look at that warrior over there." Vegeta pointed over to his right. "He claims he is fighting this battle for you!"
Goku opened his mouth in horror as his eyes locked with the warrior across his path.
But why? Why is he doing all this? Goku thought. What does he possibly hope to gain?
"Don't you recognize him yet Kakarott? Take a good long look."
Vegeta loosened his grip on Goku causing him to collapse clumsily to the ground. Beads of sweat trickled down Goku's face as he began to piece together his past."
It can't be him could it? Could he really be my…?Goku's thoughts flashed back to his encounter with the warrior at the temple. He tried to recollect all the events, which occurred before and after their meeting. He gradually began to absorb what he didn't believe was true; that the saiya-jin standing way off in front of him was really and truly his flesh and blood; his biological father.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Goku asked annoyed.
"Come on warriors! " Vegeta commanded. "Let's go!"
"Vegeta wait."
"I really don't have time for anymore small talk Kakarott. We've already wasted valuable time. Frieza will be arriving soon and we still haven't fully completed the preparations."
"You mean after all that was discussed, you're still going through with that wretched plan!"
Bardock stepped forward placing his hand on Goku's shoulder. "It's for our freedom son. And a saiya-jin warrior never backs down from a fight."
"You still haven't even answered my question," Goku remarked shrugging Bardock's hand off. " I guess I now have no choice. I'll have to stop you guys by force."
"No time for that now Kakarott. Our time has already run out." Bardock looked up towards the sky trembling unconsciously in fear. "He's already here. Frieza has arrived."