Merry Christmas everyone! XD How was your day? Mine was good. I've been busy since yesterday, (Especially yesterday) so I haven't got the Christmas/last one ready yet, and so I'm gonna have to post tomorrow. As for today's parent/child pair, they're my second-favorite, so I wanted to save them for second to last! I hope you like Bardock & Goku. ^^

Disclaimer: When I opened up my presents for Christmas...none of them had the rights to DBZ. T_T

Cheers rang out from the mouths of the audience, as they expressed their uncontainable excitement; how the millions of citizens of Otherworld loved the annual martial arts tournament and seeing all the strong fighters that would grace their eyes.

Waiting paitently on the sidelines for his turn, a silent warrior observed the various competitors that stepped into the ring and displayed their immense skill. One, after another, he kept a watchful eye on all of them, as if he were looking for someone in particular. Finally, the names of the next two were announced at the gong's sounding.

A mushroom-headed guy stepped up to the ring's center, then held his microphone to his mouth. "Next up, we have a new challenger. He's from the north galaxy, a Saiyan from Earth. Let's all give a warm welcome to Son Goku!"

Goku stepped up as his name was called, and the announcer went on to introduce his opponent while the audience cheered.

"And the the other challenger is also a newcomer. He resides in HFIL, but has special permission from King Yemma to participate in today's tournament. Like Goku, he is also a Saiyan. Can we give a round of applause for Bardock!"

"Hmph," The man smirked and entered the ring. He stood before Goku and stared at him.

"He looks like a Saiyan," Goku thought aloud. "But he also looks very strong."

The anouncer stepped back and raised his arm. "Ready..."

The fighters jumped back, far away from each other and got into position.

"BEGIN!"

"This is going to be a lot of fun..." Goku smiled, then pushed off the ground behind him with his foot and flew toward his opponent.

Bardock mimicked Goku and dashed at him. After coming into contact, the skidded to a stop then quickly jumped to the side-- Goku to his right, and Bardock to his. Bardock brought his left knee to Goku's chest, who caught the attack then firmly gripped his leg and threw him up in the air. Bardock flipped back and landed softly on the ground, then leaped back at Goku.

Goku eyed Bardock's movement carefully, then threw a well timed punch at his face, missing when his target spun slightly to the side and tilted his head back. The move left the Earthling wide open, giving Bardock the chance to use a roundhouse and knock him away.

While thrown back, Goku reached a far behind him as he could until his fingers touched the ground. After his palm was flattened out on the tile, he sprung into the air just high enough to make a landing on his feet. "You ARE strong," Goku said. "Who are you?"

Bardock didn't answer.

A puzzled expression formed on Goku's face, as his mind began to wander from the fight; he felt as if he knew this person somehow.

Without hesitation, Bardock charged at him and attempted to attack with his elbow. Goku was caught by surprise as he snapped back to find the other Saiyan right in front of him. He held his elbow out too, clashing his arm against Bardock's. A few punches were exchanged and blocked between the two, until they went into an all-out burst. Their movements were faster than the speed of sound, and invisible to their untrained eyes. The audience watched in amazement as the fighters appeared in five different places at once. The burst eventually began to let up gradually, until they were left standing in the center of the ring facing each other.

"You've gotten strong, Kakarot," Bardock spoke softly. "But it won't be enough here."

"Does that mean you're finally gonna stop holding out?" Goku asked with a laugh.

"What do you mean?" Bardock asked.

Goku's expression became more serious, still retaining a little smile. "I know you haven't been using your full power."

Bardock shrugged with a cocky smirk on his face. "You caught me."

Goku got back into position and got ready to fight some more. Bardock showed he was more than ready when he charged Goku again with increased speed. Goku held his palm out to catch his attacker's incoming fist, then got swept off his feet when Bardock feigned the punch and did a leg sweep. He grabbed Goku's hand and threw him up, then flew after him until he was higher and slammed both fists onto his head. Goku crashed to the ground, creating a huge crater in the center.

Bardock landed beside him and planted his foot firmly on Goku's chest. "Had enough?"

Panting lightly, Goku started to laugh, brimming with excitement. "Now it's my turn."

"Hm?" Bardock grunted softly.

Goku let out a scream and his ki built up so rapidly it flared up visibly all around him. Bardock's eyes widened in confusion. The ki built up more power then exploded, throwing Bardock back. Goku hopped to his feet and charged even more, then turned to a Super Saiyan. Bardock's jaw dropped in utter shock; a Super Saiyan?

"Alright, I'm ready!" Goku said.

Bardock shut his eyes and smiled, then turned around and walked away.

"Huh? Wait!" Goku called out. "Where are you going?"

"To think a lowest-class baby born with a battle power of two could be a Super Saiyan..." Bardock said without turning around. "You win this time." he left the stage

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After the whole tournament had ended, King Kai called Goku over to him. He told the Saiyan there was something he should know and wanted to tell him.

"To think! All this time he was my, my..." Goku was still trying to recover from the shock. What were the chances this mysterious opponent would turn out to be his father?

"Did you want to speak with him before he goes back?" King Kai asked.

"Goes back where?" Goku replied.

"To HFIL," answered another voice.

Goku and King Kai looked in the direction the voice came from. It was Bardock.

"Yes, what he said," King Kai added. "King Yemma decided to let Bardock enter the tournament so he could fight you."

"I'll have to thank him sometime..." Goku said.

King Kai nodded then slipped away, leaving the pair to their reunion.

By the way, J.W. Appel, you wanna know why I said your request for a Bardock/Goku chapter was funny? Because I had already decided to do this before you suggested it! How crazy is that? =D Again, Merry Christmas, and I'll have the last chapter up tomorrow! (As long as something doesn't come up.)