Raditz Strikes

Gohan felt miserable. As soon as Raditz had brought him here, he had put him inside this weird ball. Gohan's chest ached from all of the crying he had been doing. He was silent for the time-being due to feeling thirsty. He was scared as well. There was no one to listen to him. The material of the ball containing him was sound-proof. No one was here to hear his prayers and pleas for water, nobody...except one.

'Oh God, help,' he thought.

"Mmm.." Raditz was enjoying a meal of deer flesh when..

BEEP! BEEP!

"A power level of 656? No, there is two of them. One is 334 and the other is 322. Interesing..." He snickered to himself.

Goku and Piccolo were flying at high speeds. Their plan was to catch their enemy off-gaurd with a sudden surprise attack. Raditz would never expect them to show up so soon after their last meeting.

"Hey Goku," said Piccolo. "Check out your GPS, we should be near by now."

"I am sorry, Piccolo," replied Goku. "But I have only got a keypad phone with me."

Piccolo scowled and took out his phone. He hated to reveal his new phone to anyone. "It shows we are near," he said, looking at his phone's screen.

Raditz smiled as he tracked Goku and Piccolo on his scouter. Yes, they were here alright. However, they were still not slowing down which meant that they would be attacking him at their current speed.

Whooosh!

Raditz ducked in time as both Goku and Piccolo missed their punches and went flying past him.

Goku and Piccolo landed on one one foot, spun around, and again sprang back towards their opponent.

Raditz smiled as both his opponents came closer and began to throw a flurry of punches and kicks. Raditz was easily blocking and dodging their attacks. "Is that the best you can do?" he jeered.

Raditz then elbowed Goku in the chest and punched Piccolo on the face, sending both of them soaring.

Goku and Piccolo recovered mid-air and landed on their feet.

Raditz looked amused. "Oh come on, Kakarot! You thought you could beat me by teaming up with the green man?! I expected my brother to be smarter than that!"

Goku and Piccolo stood panting for breath.

Raditz continued. "I didn't come here to kill you, Kakarot but it appears you have left me with no choice."

Goku grinned. "Don't get ahead of yourself." With that Goku took off his weighted wristbands, boots and undershirt.

Raditz was slightly startled as he looked at his scouter. "Power level 450."

Piccolo took off his turban and cape and threw them to the side. He began to crackle his knuckles and exercize his neck.

Raditz looked at his scouter. "His power level has jumped up to 430."

Goku rotated his wrist, feeling much more at ease without his weighted clothing. "He doesn't look so much comfortable now. Does he?" said Goku.

Piccolo remained silent.

Raditz stood there in bewilderment as he looked at the both of them. Then, he smiled. "Just what material is this weighted clothing of yours made of, Kakarot?"

Goku raised his brows. "Huh? It's made of the metal Ragon. Why do you ask?"

"I didn't know you were so rich, Kakarot."

Goku looked puzzled.

Piccolo frowned. "Just stop this nonsense.."

Raditz observed his brother silently, ignoring Piccolo. He than asked, "tell me, is this metal easily available on your planet?"

Goku looked serious. "Yes, it is. But looks like it is a rarity back from where you come."

Raditz's smile changed into a scowl. "Fool! It's one of the most precious metals known in the galaxy! We require it to build our spaceships, our scouters and most of our sophisticated equipments!"

Both Goku and Piccolo looked taken aback by the sudden change of Raditz's tone as well as his reveal.

Raditz then smiled. "Well, I never knew I would hit such a jackpot when I landed on this planet. This planet is going to be sold for billions..easily..."

Piccolo growled. "Enough talking." He fell into his battle stance.

"Right," said Goku and he fell into his battle stance as well.

Raditz merely stood in his place, staring at his opponents with a smile.

A breeze blew in the air.

Then, both Goku and Piccolo dashed towards Raditz. With a smirk, Raditz simply floated backwards and upwards in an arc. Goku and Piccolo followed him. The battle had been taken to the air now. However, Raditz was just too fast.

"How can we hit him when we can't even catch him?" asked Goku, moving at his maximum speed.

Piccolo had his teeth gritted. He threw a punch and his arm stretched like rubber forwards to hit Raditz in the abdomen.

For a second, it looked like the wind was knocked out of Raditz but he recovered quickly and grabbed Piccolo's outstretched hand.

Piccolo looked horrified. "Oh no," he said as he was helplessly pulled towards his opponent due to his arm regaining its original length.

"You are dead!" shouted Raditz and punched Piccolo hard in the stomach.

Piccolo gasped. He felt shockwaves of pain radiating through his whole body due to that single blow..

Raditz than raised his arms and hammered Piccolo down with both of his fists. Piccolo was sent plummeting downwards.

Raditz now began to charge energy in his hand, furious at allowing his weaker opponent to get a hit in. "NOW DIE!"

BEEP! BEEP!

"KAMEHAMEHA!"

DISHOOOOOMM!

Raditz was slightly pushed forwards as a Kamehameha wave exploded against his back, scorching his armor.

Raditz gritted his teeth as he turned around. "Looks like you want to die first, Kakarot!"

Goku was panting. A worried look was on his face. "It didn't work..the Kamehameha wave failed..." He was not given much time to think his next move as Raditz crashed into him with a flurry of attacks.

Goku was pushed onto his defenses, dodging and blocking his brother's attacks to the best of his ability. But still many of Raditz's punches were getting through and Goku's condition was deteriorating really fast.

Raditz was growling as he beat upon his little brother. "Why. Wouldn't you. Listen. To. Me..."

Goku winced with with each and every blow. Multiple bruises now marred his body and his orange gi was getting shredded.

Raditz pulled back his palm and formed a shining orb of energy in it. "Goodbye, little brother.. TUESDAY TREAT!"

BAM!

Raditz was startled as an elbow hit him onto his head. His attack dissipated due to the loss of focus. Wait..his scouter had alerted him of something else as well.

Goku, who was expecting the end with his eyes shut, now looked up. A certain three-eyed friend was here.. 'Tien!'

Tien, the newcomer, had placed his finger on Raditz's back now. "Dodon ray!"

Goku barely dodged as Raditz was sent flying past him.

Tien didn't look satisfied by his effort. He followed it up by another Dodon ray. He turned to Goku. "Are you alright?"

Goku chuckled weakly. "I wish I could say yes."

Raditz stopped himself just a few metres before the ground. He turned around to face his brother and the new-comer. For the first time that day, Raditz looked to be in true fury. "That is enough, Kakarot! I would no longer be humiliated like this. HAAAA!"

Both Goku and Tien fell into defensive stances as Raditz dashed towards them, this time with his full might.

However, Tien could not even register as Raditz closed the distance between them and punched him in the cheek. He could feel some of his teeth break.

Next, Raditz kicked him downwards. Tien crashed into the ground, creating a crater.

"Tien!" exclaimed Goku. Suddenly, Goku's mouth was dropped open and his eyes were turned wide. He wanted to scream but words failed him. Raditz had kneed him in the stomach.

Raditz than began to knee his brother repeatedly. Finally, he stopped, allowing Goku to double over in pain. With a scowl, he grabbed his brother's hair and dashed towards the earth.

BAM!

Dust kicked up as Raditz slammed Goku headfirst into the ground. Raditz then stood besides Goku.

Goku lay on his back, multiple cuts and bruises across his body and his shirt almost torn off. His eyes were shut tight due to pain.

Raditz put his foot on Goku's chest. "I am going to make you pay," he growled before stamping his foot.

"AARGH!" Goku shrieked as his ribs cracked.

"YES, KAKAROT! SCREAM!" Raditz began to repeatedly stomp on his brother, enjoying the pain he was inflicting.

Piccolo, meanwhile, had gotten up. However, he couldn't find it in himself to interfere. Not that he cared for Goku, anyway..

Raditz was grinning viciously as the reading of Goku's power-level on his scouter continously dropped with each hit.

BEEP! BEEP!

"Huh?" Raditz looked around himself. "There's no one there..."

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"HAAAAA!"

Everybody was shocked as an enraged Gohan jumped upwards from Raditz's spacepod, breaking it into pieces in the process.

The boy landed in front of them, sobbing with fury.

Raditz was shocked beyond words. "Impossible! Power level one thousand and-"

"HYAAAAA!" Without a word Gohan flew towards Raditz, enveloped with energy.

Raditz groaned as Gohan slammed into his chest. This time Raditz could feel one of his own ribs crack. "How?" said Raditz, losing his balance and falling on his back.

Gohan dropped unconscious following his attack.

Goku blinked, a mixture of surprise and pride on his face. "Gohan?"

Raditz stood up, panting. "So, you prove yourself worthy to be called my nephew...Such power at such a young age...Too bad I will have to kill you before you grow up to become a real threat..."

"No," Goku said, wincing with pain as he spoke. "He is just a boy."

"A boy indeed, my little brother, but one who is stronger than all of us," replied Raditz. "This has to be done.."

Slowly, Raditz walked towards Gohan. He raised his hand and began to charge it with energy. 'You are a true Saiyan, my nephew..your power is unexpectedly great for your age.. It almost pains me to do this but..'

Goku was groaning with pain. 'No, Gohan...'

BEEP! BEEP!

"What now?!" exclaimed Raditz in an annoyed and agry tone. He turned to see that the green man was charging an attack. His jaw dropped open. "No! I have underestimated these guys! Power level 1400! I can't block that! But... I can... dodge... Ah!"

Raditz's eyes widened with horror. He turned his head around him.

"Gotcha!" exclaimed Krillin who now stood behind Raditz. "I had some scores to settle with your tail." With that the short fighter squeezed the furry appendage.

Raditz could feel all his energy leave him. He began to fall, however, Krillin grabbed his long hair to keep him standing.

Raditz had turned pale. He knew what was coming. 'No, it can't end like this..'

Krillin looked towards Piccolo. "I can't believe I am saying this but it is now up to you, Piccolo."

Piccolo snickered. "It's a pleasure." Piccolo had two fingers placed upon his forehead and was glowing with energy. An ominous dark aura surrounded him.

Krillin had his teeth gritted. He was scared. There was no trusting Piccolo. What if he took out the both of them with his attack? 'No,' he told himself. 'From this angle he can only hit one of us.'

Piccolo smirked. His attack was almost ready. His fingertips crackled with golden ki. From where he stood, Raditz was facing perpendicularly away from him. He could only see the side of his body. His aim had to be spot-on. 'It's done.' ..."SPECIAL BEAM CANNON!" Piccolo screamed and threw his fingers forward. A spiralling beam shot towards Raditz.

Krillin had his eyes shut. 'Oh God, please, s-save me...'

The beam of energy collided with the side of Raditz's arm. It than procceded to drill through his arm, torso and the other arm to escape out of his body.

Krillin opened his eyes. He released Raditz.

Gushes of blood spewed out from Raditz as he fell. Krillin immediately took steps backward to avoid the blood from spoiling his clothes.

Raditz dropped to the ground with his chest downwards. He coughed blood.

It was over.

Piccolo walked towards Raditz, satisfied by his handiwork and stood in front of him.

"You fools," said Raditz, coughing blood. "Rejoice all you... want ..but ...it won't be ...f-for long."

Piccolo raised his non-existent eyebrows. 'What is he talking about?'

Raditz continued. "This device over my eye is also a transmitter... my comrades have heard everything... a planet... full of ragon... they would never let this oppurtunity pass..."

Krillin became too shocked for words at this. 'C-comrades?'

"When will they be here?" asked Piccolo.

"One year... is ... all.. you.. got... Hehehhe" Raditz chuckled weakly. "I wish I could see you die with my own eyes... but a man can't get... everything he wants, can he? Hahaha.."

"RAH!" With an angry yell, Piccolo punched Raditz, finally killing him.

On a distant planet...

"Raditz has died, Vegeta," said a huge bald man.

"Yes," replied a short spiky haired man, chewing his meal.

Both of them were seated on a rock and the ground in front of them was littered with carcasses. The shorter spiky haired man was currently chewing on the limb of one of the dead bodies.

The big man grunted. "Too bad. We will now have to do everything ourselves! Can't believe Raditz let himself get killed by such weaklings. Can I go to earth, Vegeta?"

"No, Nappa," Vegeta replied. "We will both go."

Nappa smiled. "Yes. I love it when we go on missions together! With so much Ragon on our hands we would no longer have to depend on Frieza for supplies, food or anything else!"

"Exactly," replied Vegeta. "I am fed up of eating dead bodies. I want some land to grow grains on, a farmhouse for meat and... a cook."

"That sounds soooo good," replied Nappa, snickering.

...

Vegeta and Nappa walked towards a couple of white spherical objects. Each of them pressed a button on a pod's side. The doors opened and they both settled into their own spaceships.

"Set a course to planet Earth," said Vegeta.

"Set a course to planet Earth," Nappa repeated.

And with a huge sound both the spaceships took off.

To be continued...