Episode 6: Saving Private Sayians

Narrator: Previously on Team Chronicle: The Eds were asked by Mark to convince Gine to train them for the battle against Frieza. In order to accomplish this, the three boys accompanied Gine to her job at the meat distribution center. Naturally, hijinks ensued, but Gine was able to reach her daily quota. That evening, Gine agreed to help Mark & the Eds train. However, what has Mark been up to during this?

OP: "Dragon Ball Heroes Theme" by Takayoshi Tanimoto

(In the wild, Mark is practicing his Ki moves with Kaio-ken activated.)

Mark (thinking): Alright, now I can use basic Ki abilities with Kaio-ken x10.2. It's going to be a while before I can use x11 without risk. Fortunately, I have a solid week to train, & if the Eds can convince Gine to help, it should speed up progress. Right then, let's try Kaio-ken x10.3. (Just then, Mark senses 5 energy sources coming straight towards him.)Wait – a Sayian patrol?! How'd they find me?!

(A Sayian patrol land, surrounding Mark; a big, strong-looking Sayian, a fat Sayian, a female Sayian, & a Sayian with flat top hair. They all glare at him with dangerous smiles.)

Fat Sayian: Well, looks like we found ourselves an invader.

Mark: W-Wait, hold on; I don't want any trouble! I'm training to save this planet!

Female Sayian: Really? Save it from what, us?

Mark: No, from Frieza! He's going to destroy this planet in a week! Ask Bardock, he'll tell you!

Flat Top Sayian: What? Bardock, what's the kid going on about?

(Mark turns & sees Bardock on the outside of the circle, looking shocked.)

Mark: BARDOCK! Call your squad off! I want to help you!

Bardock: Shut it, kid! (Turns to Flat Top.) The kid's…crazy. Let me handle this, Tora.

Tora: Okay then Bardock; you're the boss.

(The other Sayians step back.)

Bardock: What the heck are you going on about?! Don't say you know me!

Mark: But Bardock, I want to help you fight Frieza! I know its suicide, but I won't just stand by & let him destroy this planet without a fight!

Bardock: Shut it; I don't need your help! Gine isn't here; I can't just tell my squad to leave you here, & now I have to explain how you know my name & how I know what Frieza is going to do!

Mark: Wait…you didn't tell your squad?

Bardock: …That's beside the point!

Mark: No, that's exactly the point! They can help you; why not tell them?

Bardock: DON'T TELL ME HOW TO RUN MY SQUAD!

Mark: SO WHAT, YOU'RE JUST GOING TO LET THEM DIE!?

(Bardock then grabs Mark by the throat.)

Bardock: Listen kid. You don't think I want to tell them? I want to save them; but…there's no way they believe me. The king won't believe me, no warriors will believe me. I'm alone here. The last thing I need is you & your friends getting in my way. (He releases Mark.) …Look, just go –

(Bardock is cut off when a Ki blast hits the fat Sayian, knocking him to the ground.)

Sayian Patrol: SHUGESH!

(Bardock & Mark look up & see an assortment of aliens, all wearing battle armor & scouters, like the Sayian warriors. At the front is a fat, pink-skinned alien with spikes on his head.)

Pink Alien: Heh! Nice shot, Napple!

Bardock: Dodoria!? What are you doing?!

Dodoria: Well ya see, Bardock, you & your squad are the best Sayian patrol around, & Lord Frieza is rather impressed; so impressed, he sent one of his generals & his elite squad to kill you all. Ain't that something?

Bardock: Grrr…if you think we're just going to die that easily, think again! Fasha, Borgos, deal with the squad! Tora, with me; we'll take down Dodoria!

Sayian Squad: RIGHT!

Bardock's Squad vs. Dodoria's Squad

Dodoria: Napple, Appule! Get flat top! Orage, Pinape, kill the others!

(The horned alien (Napple) & the alien with the elongated head (Appule) gain up on Tora while the fish-like humanoid (Orage) & the frog-like alien (Pinape) take on the female Sayian (Fasha) & the big Sayian (Borgos).)

Bardock: I know what Frieza is planning, Dodoria; killing you won't mean a thing to me!

Dodoria: Really? Well then, I guess I'll have to take the kiddie gloves off!

(Dodoria charges an orange-yellowish energy sphere. He then puts his hands in front of him.)

Dodoria: You're outta here! Maximum Buster!

(Dodoria fires a beam of energy at Bardock.)

Bardock: Full Power Energy Wave!

(The two waves of energy collide; however, Dodoria's wave overpowers Bardock's wave, hitting Bardock & causing terrible damage. Meanwhile, Napple & Appule overwhelm Tora, & Fasha & Borgos are down.)

Bardock (thinking): Damn! He's too strong!

Dodoria: Well Bardock, it's been fun but… (Dodoria raises his foot to crush Bardock's head)…well, not for you anyway.

(However, before Dodoria can crush Bardock's skull, Mark walks out from his hiding spot behind a rock.)

Mark: HEY, SPIKE!

Dodoria: Huh? What's that?

Bardock (thinking): What the heck are you doing; you want to die that badly?!

Mark: You & your squad had better get away from them – or else!

Dodoria: Well, well, well, looks like we've got a hero here! Napple, Appule, leave flat top for now. Take care of the kid.

(Napple & Appule walk away from the unconscious Tora & fire a Ki blast at Mark. However, Mark backhands the two blasts away.)

Napple: Wh–What the?!

Appule: That's never happened before…

Mark: Kaio-ken.

Mark vs. Dodoria's Squad

BEGIN!

Appule: Kaio-what?

(Mark rushes Napple & Appule, who prepare to grab the boy. However, Mark then flash steps behind them & slams their heads together, disorienting them. Mark then teleports over to Orage & sweeps his leg below the alien, knocking him to the ground. Pinape tries to rush Mark with a punch, but the boy catches the punch & delivers a fist to the alien's face. Mark then pushes the fist deeper, slamming the alien to the ground.)

Bardock: Holy…

Appule: Uhhgg…the kid's strong, boss.

Dodoria: I can see that Appule. Fine, I'll get 'em myself! Let's see him survive this!

(Dodoria fires a Mouth Wave Energy Blast at Mark. The boy's form is lost in the energy's light. The aftermath leave dust & smoke everywhere.)

Dodoria: Well, that's that; alright boys, let's finish off these Sayians & - what the?!

(When the debris clear, Mark is still standing, the red aura around him glowing even more deeply.)

Mark: I'm sure you're confused. Well, this is Kaio-ken x10. If you check your scouter, I'm sure you'll see that my power has now surpassed yours.

Dodoria: Uh…uh…urgh, whatever! Power levels aren't everything kid; it'll take more than some light show to take me down!

Mark: Very well. How about this? (Mark teleports right in front of Dodoria & lands a kick that sends the alien straight into the air. Mark then cups his hands together & begins summoning energy.) Kamehameha!

(Mark fires the Kamehameha upwards at Dodoria. The blast hits the general straight on. After the energy dissipates, Dodoria lands on the ground, badly damaged.)

Dodoria: Urk…yeah, that'll do it.

(Dodoria falls unconscious. Mark then glares at Dodoria's squad, who are staring at Mark in fear.)

Mark: Get off this planet. (Mark picks up Dodoria & throws him at the squad) & TAKE THIS SCUMBAG WITH YOU!

Napple: Uh, yeah, okay kid!

(Napple & Orage pick up Dodoria, with Appule & Pinape following.)

END! WINNER: MARK

(Mark then runs over to Bardock.)

Mark: Bardock, are you okay?

Bardock: How…When…What?

Mark: I'll explain later. For now, (Mark reaches into his pocket & pulls out a Senzu Bean) eat this.

(Bardock takes the bean & swallows it. Suddenly, he gets his strength back.)

Bardock: You got more of those beans?

Mark: Yes, luckily, I brought five for my training.

(Three minutes later, the rest of Bardock's squad are back on their feet.)

Tora: So, Frieza is going to destroy Planet Vegeta?

Bardock: Yes; I didn't tell you because I thought you wouldn't believe me.

Fasha: After what just happened, I think we can trust you on that.

Shugesh: Yeah! We'll help you out!

Bardock: Thanks. (Turns to Mark) So, you really want to help me. Well, Dodoria is one thing, but you really want to go up against Frieza?

Mark: Yes! I know I may die, but I'm willing to face that possibility! But…I can't do it alone. Do you think you & your squad can train the Eds & I for the battle?

Bardock:…Fine. I'll let you help.

Mark: I'll do my best! I promise!

Bardock: Let's just head home. (Promises won't save us kid. What you did was amazing, but I don't know how it'll fare against Frieza.)