Chapter 20: Three Shining Stars! The Burning Rage Against Cooler!
Alright, next chapter. Let's find out how Bardock, the fourth Super Saiyan, can change history.
Sorry for the wait, college and other memes.
Actually I'd like to thank those who supported this since even the start of this fic in 2014, when I made this in my more awkward phase. Anyway, I'm considering either making sequel fics or parsing this out through multiple fics for different arcs. Though for now I'm keeping the extra fics for what ifs.
Which brings me to Broly. I'll write up a seperate fic for old Broly, and as for Super Broly? You'll have to wait for that. As for the other movie characters, I'll keep them in for now.
But yeah, let's keep this train going, wooo!
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The wind whipped around the new Super Saiyan. It took him a moment to realized what happened as he looked down at his glowing arms. Despite his battered and bruised form, he felt better than ever!
"So… this is the power of a Super Saiyan huh…?"
Clenching his fists, he glared back at Cooler.
"Let's end this thing RIGHT NOW!"
Bardock flew recklessly at Cooler, followed by Goku and Vegeta as they started to wear down the tyrant.
"D-Damnit.. How'd it come to this!?" Cooler thought as the three were flying circles around him. With three now, Cooler's power was diminishing. He could understand now why his brother was scared of the Saiyans.
Still.
"I won't let you ingrates shame my family and end me!"
Punching Goku and Vegeta in their guts, stunning them, then tackling Bardock into the ground. They traded blows and kicks through what was left of the forest.
"This is infuriating! You shouldn't have this power… you shouldn't be here… you should not even be alive!"
"Yeah well, I tend to be extremely stubborn!"
With two hands, he whacked Cooler's face, cracking the face mask and removing one of the horns on his crest. Cooler stared down at the shattered pieces of his armor
"Heh. I guess you're too rigid…."
"GRAAAHHH!"
Cooler's attacks renewed, his rage making him beat on the Super Saiyan, who couldn't stop the assault
"Damn dirty monkey! Now… now I won't kill you. Killing you would be too easy." Cooler dropped Bardock, landing a foot on his head. The Saiyan screamed as Cooler's foot started crushing him.
"I'm keeping you alive. To watch as this planet is cleansed or, hell, incinerated. You're going to suffer even more than you did before. I'll make you watch your loved ones die. And then, when it's all ashes, then you have my permission to die!"
"We won't let you!" screamed the three Super Saiyans, as they begun charging blasts
"Hmph, very well. Prove yoursel-"
Vegeta landed the first kick, knocking the air out from him, followed by Goku driving his fist into Cooler's face, cracking the mask more and revealing the bloodied face underneath. Finally, Bardock, with both hands, brought Cooler into the ground with a harsh crash. As the dust settled, Cooler got up, the rocks around him levitating as his silent rage grew.
"...Damn monkeys!"
Dashing up and into the sky past the Saiyans, he raised his finger, a death ball forming
"No, this time I'll make sure to slaughter you all!"
Goku, Bardock and Vegeta took nods for each other, taking stances and charging
"Galick…."
"Ka…..me…."
As for Bardock, he silently charged the energy in his hand, building rage and energy as he thought of his pride.
Of his family
His squadmates and friends
Frieza
"Ha….me…."
"...Gun…"
Cooler's eyes narrowed, his snarling face looking down at the Saiyans and that filthy mudball they now called home.
"This is goodbye! Say hello to Frieza in hell for me!"
Cooler let down the death ball, which seemed larger than Frieza's, barrelling down at the Super Saiyans…
"HAAA!"
"FIIRRREEE!"
Bardock's aura shifted slightly, graying as purple and black lightning, unnoticed by Goku and Vegeta, sparked around him for a split second. Cooler's eyes widened in recognition
It was demonic magic.
How he knew it was a tale in and of itself; dealing with threats to his Brother's forces, he discovered destructive plots by both invading Majin from hell, and a dimunitive being who held control of one of the most fearsome beings in the universe, Majin Buu. Knowing the threat these beings posed, he bargained with the wizard Bibidi and his son, lying that he'd fulfill a bargain with them. He trained his body not just to fight off his brother, but to ensure he wouldn't be challenged.
That was before they employed Saiyans.
Just how did this one, unremarkable Saiyan gain so much power, such overpowering abilities?
As the blasts collided with the death ball, there was a moment of struggle, the Saiyans screamed out and let their energy spill out, while Cooler shakily held his arm to make sure he didn't lose, but he faltered.
As the three Saiyans held their energy, Goku closed his eyes, concentrating for a moment.
Then, with a slight bulking of his muscles and increase of power for a short time, he roared, increasing his power.
Energy exploded out, causing the combined energy beam to grow bigger and stronger.
The Death ball was pushed back!
"N-NOOO!"
Cooler desperately held both arms out, trying to keep himself from getting caught, however his position didn't help as his own attack grew closer to him.
"Damn…. Monkeys." He smirked sullenly, suddenly realizing he lost
As the combined attack smacked into him, the tyrant screamed out as he was sent flying…
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"Uh… guys… I think we need to go, now!"
Krillin and the others stared as a large death ball formed on the island below, the second one scaring them, before they saw it was getting bigger. It was only a minute before they realized it was just getting closer. They all ran, the Earth warriors scattering across all directions, while the soldiers of Cooler flew back to their ship.
They weren't fast enough however.
As the ball raced past the upper layers of Earth, Cooler's troops were vaporized as each one ended up getting caught in the attack. Cooler himself could only watch, lightly anguishing as his hard work was burned away.
Salza was able to get on the ship, however, he was too late to warn the others as the ship was pushed off it's landing by the blast. Cooler and his men on the ship could only curse Earth as they flew into the far reaches of space, into the path of another Star….
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For a few moments, it started out dark and quiet.
However, the light, or more specifically the Sun, lit up, bathing the Earth again in light and to the destroyed island. Goku, Vegeta and Bardock, fatigued and tired, looked up at the sky as they turned back into their base forms. Vegeta landed flat on his back, fainting from his wounds, while Goku landed flat on his butt, laughing
"Well… I hope he comes back. He was really strong!"
As the three took their breaths, Bardock, the last one still standing up, unwrapped and held his bandana, huffing as he felt the ki of his squad approach among their friends.
With a sad smile and some pride, he let go of the bloody bandana, letting it flow on the wind and out to sea.
He did it. He finally managed some vengeance for his crew and his race.
He turned around at his son, smirking
"What's with that dumb look? We need to train for those androids!"
"Yeah… uhuh…. But uh, I'm a bit tired. Plus I'm hungry!"
Opening his mouth to retort, he was betrayed by his body as his stomach growled.
"Huh. Guess you're right Kakarot."
"Bardock!" "Goku!" "Hey, there's Vegeta!"
Their friends and comrades touched down onto the damaged island, running out to the three.
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"Hmph. Guess that was sorted out."
A shadowy figure viewed the scene of Goku and his friends being victorious, staring at the screen as they withdrew.
"So with that, another alien tyrant is defeated. However, I'll need to make calibrations to-"
"Dear?"
The man, and olden soul, put on his rather tall hat and looked back at a red-headed young woman.
"Honey. Sorry, I was caught up in planning."
"I know, but please be careful. I don't think this revenge is worth it…" She brought her hand to her chin,
"Please, I need closure. Son Goku ruined our lives."
Their talk was interrupted by an automated message. "Mrs Gero, your transport is ready."
The woman looked at Dr Gero, who only nodded.
"Goodbye. Please take care."
"I… know you won't remember me. Perhaps you might even be a different person after they're done using my schematics to turn you into another android." The Doctor said sorrowfully, "But I'll still love you… and I'll eliminate the one who tore us apart and brought this on us."
Hugging tearfully, the two parted ways, somehow knowing in their hearts that they wouldn't see each other again….
"For the Red Ribbon Remnants" Gero said solemnly...
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Afterword: Sorry for being short, but that's it for Cooler! Now, I believe we should have some downtime after so long right? Maybe even a christmas special.
Oh right the next episode.
Goku and friends have survived, with Bardock even gaining some peace! However, they still need to train for the androids, and the Red Ribbon Remnants are consolidating their revenge! Can Goku and friends get strong enough? Find out next time on Bardock Kai!