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His planet collided with a meteor and became space garbage. His father died earlier at the hands of Frieza himself. All those values and morals he stood for was gone. This is why he vowed to destroy him, why he dedicated every moment to becoming stronger, he learned to gain control of his wild emotions and shut them off completely. This was his purpose for being a survivor, to take vengeance for his race.
A prince like himself could do it in time, it was possible. He clung to this hope and it filled him with pride. Just picturing the day when the tyrant's rule was over was enough to keep him motivated. He was selfish, cruel, arrogant, and hurt. The girl was special and had reminded him what it was like to feel happiness and had brought an entirely new feeling to him. To be in love.
Vegeta stopped his long trail of thoughts when he heard muffled voices outside his door. He no longer cared about anything for where there was once love and pride there was now cold and darkness. Little did he know that he had just been reduced from being Freiza's lap dog to his guinea pig.
The door opened and out came a small creature much like himself. He had black spiked hair that trailed down to his feet. He was dressed in typical Saiyan armor but wore no scouter. Vegeta didn't need a scouter to tell that something about his power was off.
"You must be Raditz."
"I've heard of you to Vegeta."
"Oh?"
"Yes seems you've got quite the impression around here. Seems like most the crew here pictures you as a ticking time bomb, don't know what to expect but they're very afraid."
"They should be and let them live their last few days in fear."
"I am not afraid or I would not be here."
"Where exactly did you come from runt?"
"I'd been living on planet Yardrat for the majority of my life. The species are weak but their defense tactics are incredible and difficult to master."
The runt actually had earned the respect of the prince for he actually made eye contact with him.
"I'm not a fool you know."
"I never said such a thing."
"No but you might as well take me for one if you think your going to keep them for yourself."
"What do you mean?"
"Shall I spell it out? You're P-O-W-E-R-S"
"It took me years to master them Vegeta and I don't think—"
"I don't care what you think but I KNOW that I am capable of mastering your powers far easier than you ever could!"
"What a bold claim!"
"I'm well aware."
"So much pride but maybe too much for your own good."
"Pride is everything, the strong will survive and the weak will perish, that is the way."
"You are strong that I have no doubt but in what way? There is the strength in the body and strength in the heart now remind me again why you are alive if none of that is present?"
That snapped something inside him that made his pulse go electric and his blood run cold. Anger burned inside him. Vegeta grabbed Raditz's throat and applied force. He let out a choked gag before disappearing as if by magic.
Before he had a chance to realize a strong kick in the back sent him crashing into the wall. His left side stung and he looked up to see Raditz hovering above him.
"Tell me again what the girl's name was, Bulma perhaps?"
Vegeta went pale and became as stiff as stone. Raditz knew he had hit a nerve and smiled triumphantly.
"You lucky son of a—"
"Now before you finish that ugly sentence let me just say that reading minds is one of my special talents."
"Impossible there was no way you used that power before and I can tell when someone is hiding something in plain sight."
"You certainly are no fool and yes you are correct. I could not read your mind before because I didn't have any physical contact with you."
"I grabbed your neck."
"Precisely."
Vegeta muttered something under his breathe.
"I have much respect for you and while you may never fully trust me I assure you, you can."
"If I didn't know any better I'd say you were a friend."
"But you do know better I believe that girl—"
"Is none of your concern and I'm perfectly fine."
"May I also share that I can see the future."
"What?!"
"Yes but before I share I will tell you apart of my life since I violated yours."
"Why? Said Vegeta suspiciously."
"Because that's what friends do."
"I am not your—"
"Friend? I beg to differ, you've got one now."
"You sound like—"
"Her?"
"If you don't stop entering my head I will personally crush yours."
"Very well."
"Now tell me before I change my mind."
"I have a brother like us and he's alive."
"More of you? Doesn't make a difference."
"Oh I assure you it does, Frieza does not know the extent of my powers and does not know about my brother. He is strong like you and I figured he'd be our best chance at defeating Frieza."
"No brother of yours is going to put me out of a job, Frieza is my purpose and mine alone!"
"We shall see but I have seen and I find it quite interesting that he lives on the very planet."
"What planet?"
"The one called Earth and it seems he is helping her."
"What do you mean by her?"
"Do I really have to answer that?"
Vegeta eyes went wide to the size of saucers and his mind and heart were racing. His warrior blood was racing and for the first time in a long time he felt hope restored to him, he never felt more alive! He pinned Raditz to the wall.
"Is she safe?! Is she hurt?! YOU IMBESIL! WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY ANYTHING ABOUT HER BEING ALIVE?!, I COULD KILL YOU RIGHT NOW!"
"She's alive and well in fact she's thinking about you right now."
"I HAVE to see her again, I MUST see her again, I WILL see her again."
"You—"
"I don't want to know from you, I will find out for myself and no matter what it is you see know that I will come out on top because I am strong."
Raditz stood stock still speechless with respect.
The intercom in the huge room went off as Frieza's sly voice came through.
"Raditz, Vegeta, I'm sending you to planet called Namek. It is of urgency."
"And what could be so urgent."
"This planet has these items with magical properties called dragon balls."
"What do they look like my lord? Said Raditz rolling his eyes."
"I will fill you in on details later but if you don't personally get into the pods I will find someone who is up to the task."
"Well be there, said Vegeta but mostly his pride was talking."
The intercom buzzed dead silence and no sooner had the call ended did the two Sayians race towards the transportation chamber.
Perhaps this Raditz can be trusted after all but know this. I will find you Bulma and when I do Frieza will be my next objective. No one bests the Prince of all Sayians!
With a new course on his mind Vegeta and Raditz shot into space towards planet Namek. The race for the dragon balls was on!
