Book 1: The Wrath of The Earthling Saiyan

by Espeon804

Book 1. It was that very moment when an alien warrior had touched down on Earth... Goku's life took a turmoil. He had a tail... and by 7 years, he is Goku's older brother. Memory loss had turned Goku's destiny to a screeching halt. He told him "Perhaps these Earthlings had been using you" No, that's not what irks him. His whole life was a lie. What if... Goku took Raditz's offer?

20. The situation is crushing! Stand down!

A/N: Espeon804 here with another great chapter! This is going to be very challenging to me because I never typed a chapter 20 pages long before but, I will try. If I lack on ideas on might go as small as 18 pages. We'll see how it will turn out.

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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN DB, DBZ DBGT, DBZKai, or DBSuper. All rights and credit goes to Akira Toriyama, Funimation, Toei Animations and whoever else is involved!

Key:

"Regular speech"

"Speaking another language/ thoughts"

'Telepathy'

- Chapter 20: The situation is crushing! Stand down or die! -

Last time one "The wrath of the Earthling Saiyan:"

Raditz's takes a step back. It is as if his brother is actually remembering almost everything involving who is before his eyes. It's unbelievable. Still, Kakarot continues his small speech.

" A true Saiyan who takes pride on himself and his race who was nearly forgotten after Frieza wiped them out. Because of that, I won't back down until one of us takes revenge on that bastard for destroying our planet..." He extends his hands, offering it to his brother. "And… for killing mother and father. I'm sure I'm not the only one part of this. It's not too late to change and stand up… brother." He smiles slightly. It is his goofy smile, the kind that makes Raditz want to punch him on the head.

Still, Raditz holds back his punch and stares at the extended hand. Kakarot is actually forgiving him. He can be stubborn and immature but he had always forgave him for some reason. "Why are you accepting the fact that I've tried to kill you and your son many times? If anything, I was expecting you to kill me."

"Right. I was trying too. You know what that was? I was a true Saiyan at that moment. I was willing to kill you for betraying me and my son. You did that on purpose to see how I would react. The results wasn't pretty but you know that I am not a coward." His goofy smile becomes more noticeable. "C'mon Raditz. Stop giving me that look and just move on. I'm still learning from you. Besides;" He reminds him; "I am like father right? Looks and all. Maybe I can be just like him. Maybe you can too."

"So that we can die by Frieza's hand?"

"No. Raditz do you realize why father did that? He tried to defend our world and our race instead of running for his own life like a coward. Many though he was a fool but, I see him as a amazing warrior. I won't let father die in vain. I will defeat Frieza. So will you." He reaches further for his brother, urging him to take his hand.

"Kakarot… always have been so stupid but still you impress me." Raditz reaches for and takes his brother's hand. He gets pulled up to his feet and he puts a hand on Kakarot's shoulder. "I was right that I will have you changed in a year. Vegeta may not see it but if he meet you when I did, he would've thought the same at least a bit. Still, that doesn't mean that I won't back down to beat you once again one day."

"So… does that mean you accept me the way I am now?" Kakarot asks.

Raditz returns a small smile. "It doesn't change the fact that we still have a lot of work to do." He loosens his grip on his brother's hand and shoulder and lets go. He turns around to walk away and is nearly knocked over by his little brother when he hits him on the back of his head in a brotherly way. He sees the big smile on his brother's face. "Hey! What are you so happy about?"

"The fact that you always have my back." Kakarot explains his reasons. "No matter how bad I mess up, you always jump in there to help me out. I realized that.

- Then -

"That is right my two sons. You may both differ but you are both the same. It is up to one of you to avenge us… the Saiyans… and to make Frieza wish he never did what he has done to us."

Kakarot suddenly stops his flee and looks around in search for the owner of the voice. Raditz seems to be just as confused, scanning the skies for clues. They both recognize who it belongs to. Kakarot nods once. "Father… we will and we promise."

"Accepting one another, that is your pride upon each other."

Raditz feels the presence disappear. What was that about? It must be a message from Other World that their father managed to pass to them. He and Kakarot exchange glances, and share the same smirk. "I guess that we can settle this."

Kakarot seems to have an idea on what he is thinking. "You want to spar with me?" He gets into a stance.

Raditz gets into his own stance. "More like a little training. We're going to need it."

"I'm not holding back."

"Nor will I."

Kakarot lunges at his brother with a cry of a determined warrior. Raditz lunges at him the same way. They fight but this time it's not a grudge fight. It's a fight of two united brothers. So different yet the same.

- Now -

"HERRRRRRYAAAAAHH!" Kakarot misses once more. So far he has not yet landed a decent hit on his older brother. But he knows that he is a lot better than when they first spared. He is faster. Stronger. Smarter. It's a thrill knowing that no matter the situation they have each other's backs. He can feel himself grinning. It's an exciting spar. He wants to show just how better he is

Raditz ducks, dodging a blow from his brother. He blocks another attack. He has to admit to himself that Kakarot has gotten better. Especially after his battle on Earth. When his brother spoke to him with motivational words, Raditz was not only surprised. He was thrilled. Finally, his little brother finally understood what it means to be a Saiyan. He knew he that when the brain damaged Saiyan spoke of pride. He knew that when he spoke on how willing he is to avenge their race. With a light chuckle he landed a punch on Kakarot's noes.

"Ow! Dammit!" Kakarot stumbled backwards several steps while holding his noes. Just as he looks at Raditz the Saiyan kicks him down to the dirt. He still has a lot to learn.

Raditz hovers his foot just above his brother's chest. He expected that to happen. "Now I know you remember what you were taught. Tell me a rule on the battlefield." He rises his food higher, threatening to stomp on Kakarot's chest. "Because if you get it wrong, you know what's going to happen to you."

Kakarot answers quickly. "Never hesitate. Keep an eye out and keep fighting 'till the end." He sighs in relief seeing punishment boot go back to the ground where it should be. Raditz offers him his hand. He takes it and is pulled up to his feet, only to get a barrage of punches before getting kicked down again.

"Have you forgotten the other rule; "Never trust your enemy?" Raditz reminds him.

"No, I haven't." Kakarot replies.

"Then what the hell was that?"

"You're my brother. It's different."

Raditz sighs and allows Kakarot to stand. "Perhaps I should review with you at least." He taps his head twice, a signal for his brother to do some thinking. "Tell me the important things I taught you."

Kakarot slams his arms to the side, touches his feet together and puts his chin up all while standing tall, having the posture of what many would expect from a soldier. Raditz tries not to say anything very foul as Kakarot begins. "When you eat make sure that you don't leave even one grain of rice on your plate!"

"That has nothing to do with this idiot! Rules for the battlefield! How many times do I have to remind you?!" No surprise there. Food is always on the earthling Saiyan's mind.

Kakarot for recognizes his mistake and tries again. "Take pride on being a Saiyan warrior! Next! Never underestimate the enemy! Next! Kill the enemy without hesitation or regret!"

Raditz nods twice. "We're still working on that one." He folds his arms. "Go on."

"Next! A true Saiyan shall always transform at the presence of a full moon! Next! Never hold back unless you are sure that your enemy is weak! Next! Obey all orders from those above you! Next! Never back down from the fight! Next! Do not help the enemy or you will be classified as a traitor!"

"What about our tails Kakarot?"

"Tucked away like a belt to decrease chances of tail pulling!"

"So what if they have your tail and you can't move? What should you do then?"

"Convince the enemy that leaving is a promise!"

"What if they cut it off?"

"Make them suffer a slow painful death for amputating my precious tail!"

Raditz gives Kakarot a slightly confused look. The answer was actually to simply kill them. Perhaps not having a tail for years and finally having it back makes Kakarot so protective about it. After all it is the most important part of every Saiyan's body. Can't blame him for having a strong hate towards Humans now. He takes notice that his brother is currently jogging in place "Well you seem more energetic than usual."

Kakarot increases his pace. "Well I need to do something to keep myself together before we face Frieza. Training can help but I don't think we are looking forward to meeting up with the new one." He begins bending one leg then the other side to side to stretch. He bounces up only to return to the leg stretching. It becomes a repeating cycle; bend left leg, bounce up, bend right leg, bounce, and left again. His tail dances along with the motion.

"What do you mean by that? "Not looking forward to meeting up with the new one?" Raditz asks, a bit irritated by his little brother's exercises.

Kakarot stands tall once more and he folds his arms behind his head and begins to push them back. "The other guy that Frieza always has around him... Zarbon right? He is strong too. Stronger and faster than Dodoria."

"And what makes you think that?" Raditz wants to know how Kakarot knows this.

" Well, his energy is more powerful than Dodoria's. He has to be faster because Dodoria was one slow guy" He finally stops. "Why are you looking so annoyed? Did I do something?"

Raditz points at Kakarot's flickering tail. "Having your tail out like that isn't wise choice at a place like this." Anyone could swoop in and grab it so easily. "Why isn't it around your waist?"

"It feels weird. I don't like that." Kakarot answers. "I mean, I would do it in battle."

"You are very unique in many ways Kakarot."

"Do you like your tail like that?" Kakarot asks. He would like to know. In fact he now wants to learn more about his big brother now that they are getting along.

"It's not if I like it. It is if I am use to it. You are like a child. The children are a bit stiff when they first have their tails at such a position. Eventually they get use to it. This is your case." Raditz explains. "It's the same for a Saiyan who grows a new tail. It's a burden. You have to retrain it so that the newly grown one wouldn't be a weak spot. Then it takes time for the possessor to get use to it being wrapped again. Like I said before this is your case."

"Oh. That explains why I get weak everyone my tail is squeezed. I knew I overcame that weakness when I was a kid. A new tail means I'll have to do it again huh?" He looks at the furry brown thing. What he does next is probably one of the most reckless things he has done. He lowers it to the ground and stomps on it. His mouth bursts out an agonized filled scream and he falls to the ground.

Raditz gets angry at his brother for the stupid stunt he just performed. "Are you insane?! What are you trying to do?! Break it?!"

"I'm... training it." Kakarot manages to say though it came out as a wheeze. "Man... It's much more painful than I remember." He gasps as he feels the sharp needle like pain traveling up and down his tail, causing a burning sensation in his spine. He can tell that his brother is thinking that he is an idiot for doing this but, he needs to get this done as soon as he can.

Raditz covers his face with his hand. "Okay, I'll ask you this: You lost your tail before?" He needs to know how long Kakarot went without a tail. Not that it is all that important or anything. He just needs to know and calculate how long it may take until that new tail won't hurt when wrapped up.

"Uh... yeah. The first time I lost it I was 12 years old. It was cut out after I transformed in front of my old friends. They obviously cut it out" He shakes his head, not wanting to remember anything about his old friends who he fought recently. "It grew back when I was participating in the World Tournament. Then I transformed again and they blasted the moon right out of the sky. I kept it until I was 15. Kami offered to bring the moon back for exchange for my tail to be removed in a way that it can't grow back. I haven't got a new one until recently thanks to you." He is glad that he had killed them all. All except Kami. He needs to stay alive.

"It's been a while. You only had your third tail for 7 months. I guess that explains a few things."

Kakarot decided that this is the time for him to learn more about his brother. He wants to know more about him. It's been this way since they first met. Now...after they solved their differences, he has became a little more attached to him. "Hey Raditz?"

"What now?" Raditz sighs.

"How... old are you?"

Raditz didn't expect that question to ever come up. It just came out of the blue. But, Kakarot has always been so curious about him and other Saiyans. This isn't the first time Kakarot asked a question to learn about his origins. A year ago Kakarot wanted to know more about their parents. Now it's his turn. Still, he is in no mood for questionnaires.

"Did you hear me? I asked you how-"

"Th...e...oo..." His answer it barely audible. Clearly he isn't the kind of person who likes to talk about his life story.

Kakarot didn't catch that. "What was that?"

"Thirty... Oo"

"What?"

"32!" Raditz snaps. Kakarot's ears should had at least picked that up.

However, Kakarot looks very interested to hear his answer. "You're 32?! Wow! You really are my big brother. You are how many years older than me? Uh..." He begins counting with his fingers, causing Raditz to growl.

"I'm 7 years older than you." Raditz answers for him.

"How do you-"

"You're 25."

"Woah! How did you figure that out so fast?!" Kakarot asks in awe.

"Remember addition?" When his brother nods he continues. "The opposite is called subtraction. It's when you count backwards. Hold up seven fingers" He is slightly embarrassed watching Kakarot stick up one finger at a time to count to 7. When 7 are up, he gives out more instructions. "We are at 32. Count from that number backwards. As you go down a number, take one finger away until you have no more."

"Alright." He begins, saying the numbers out loud. "32... 31... 30... 29... 28..." He pauses hearing his brother's groan. Raditz is growing very impatient. He looks at his hands and see that he only has 3 fingers for counting left. "27... 26... 25... Hey! You were right!" He looks as if he is about to jump up and down like a little kid. "What about Vegeta?! How old is he?!"

Raditz's head tilts a bit to the side as if he is in thought. "Well.. I don't know if I should tell you."

"C'mon, c'mon! Please?!" Kakarot is so filled with energy he is resuming to his jogging in place only much faster than before. It is as if he had consumed so much sugar and there's no other way to fix the energy.

"He's 29." Raditz says.

Kakarot takes out his fingers again. "So... 29... 28... 27... 26... 25... He's 4 years older than me!" He asks another question; "What about Nappa? Do you know how old he is?"

"Are you really that eager to know everyone's age?" His brother nods quickly. "Alright. He's 50."

"50?!" Kakarot repeats the number in disbelief. A second passes and he starts to laugh. "50?! How could he be 50?! He can't be that old! He looks like he's in his late 30's!" He falls to the ground laughing his breathe away. "What... Wh-what has he been doing?! Wearing anti-aging cream?! Isn't that for girls?! He Shouldn't be fighting at that age! He'll... He'll turn into another Master Roshi and try to go with woman all the time! Hahahahahaaaaa!"

Raditz's facial expression shows great fear. He looks around him expecting one of the elite warriors to pop up from nowhere. Seeing that they are still alone he focuses on calming down his brother who is dying from laughter. "Shut up! Just... shut up! Once again you are thinking like a Human! Let me explain! Just hear me out!"

Kakarot most likely did not hear him. His continuation of laughter points it out. "Oh Kami! Now I see why he is bald! He probably lost all his hair through aging! He can't even think clearly when angry! It all makes since now! Hahahaha! Hee-hee-hee-hee!"

"You just don't know when to stop!" Raditz yells. Hearing the laughter continue, he punches his brother on the side of the stomach. That only makes the laughter even louder.

"Hahaha! That tickles! Hee-hee-hee-hee!"

Raditz snarls and he stomps on his brother's tail.

"YAAAAAARRRRGH!" Kakarot falls on his back. He grabs his tail and yanks it from being pinned any longer by the boot. The tip of the tail is throbbing. He rises to sit and he starts blows on it and rubs it to ease the pain away. He places it behind him and away from Raditz gently, not wanting the pain to resurface. "Ow... you didn't have to do that." He complains.

"If you had shut your mouth-!" Raditz slams his first on his brother's head, earning another shout of pain. "-it wouldn't had been necessary now am I right?" He swings one arm to the side. "Forget what you learned about Humans on Earth because we Saiyans are nothing like them besides looks! We are a warrior race Kakarot! Our bodies are made for war! We age slower than Humans! Just look at yourself! Your body is still growing from that teenage look! Why do you think you look small compared to me?"

"I thought people stop growing at 18." Kakarot says. He's not fully grasping this information.

"Aren't you taller than you were at 18?" Raditz is loosing his patience now.

"Yeah. But I don't get it. How is it that I am still getting taller at 25?"

"You won't grow much taller. Your body is still adjusting. In the next 5 years you'll have more muscle mass than you have now." Raditz huffs. "Which is why Nappa appears younger for his age to you. Your eyes are use to seeing Humans growing old at 40!"

"Jeez. I didn't know..."

"And you have an IQ of 10." Raditz sighs.

"What's a IQ?"

"How smart you are." Raditz smirks. He is about to start teasing. "The average for a Human is 70. That is what the blue haired woman told me." He sees his brother struggling the count from 70. "Forget that. It means you're extremely stupid."

"Hey! You're not being nice!"

"Whoever said I am?!"

"Are you going to give me that answer every time?" Kakarot is really starting to get tired of the common phrases they say to each other. Then again, it could be a brotherly thing. The odd part about it is every time Raditz says his "Whoever said-" the last two words change every time.

"Are you going to say that same remark every time I say something offensive to you?" Raditz waits for an answer but all he gets is a blank stare. He is satisfied that he shut his annoying brother up. "Well, how about we resume our training?"

Kakarot smiles with a determined look. He has a plan or idea of some sort to share. "Well Raditz, since you have been helping me for a while now, I think I should at least repay you."

- Meanwhile -

The yellow red-eye alien soars over the lands of Planet Namek for his patrol. He still can't get over the fact on what happened to his crew not long ago. A Saiyan infant who was the weakest of all Saiyans appears fully grown and stronger before them. They were easily pushed aside by him and his older brother Raditz. He plans to search for another village for his lord since his scouter has been destroyed by a Namekian elder. He notices smoke rising nearby. As he gets closer he notices a village in rubble. It Is as if it is recently attacked. "Wait a minute. We were never assigned to take on this village." He spots one Namekian crawling towards the lake. A lone survivor. He decides to investigate. As soon as he lands he walks up to the wounded Namek. "Tell me... What happened here?"

The Namekian answers. "We were just tending the lands when suddenly these group of aliens appeared. They all looked the same... 4 were fully grown and 1 was a child. They asked for our Dragon Ball... then they slaughtered everyone in our village... when the old and the young..."

The alien growls, putting together the description he is receiving. "Smells like Vegeta."

The Namekian reaches for the alien's leg. "Help me... Please..."

The alien huffs and fires a blast at him, killing him instantly. "Do I look like a doctor to you?" He shoots back up into the air and goes back to the ship to report his findings.

- Zarbon -

He stares at the window of the ship. Not too far behind him stands a lizardish alien known as the Emperor of the Universe, Lord Frieza. "You don't suppose that those Saiyans are after the Dragon Balls?" They were just having a decent conversation, only for it to be interrupted when the yellow alien storms inside.

"Frieza my lord! I was on patrol and I came across a village. The bad news is that it has already been attacked. The Dragon Ball there is missing as well. From the looks of it and what my gut tells me... Vegeta and his crew was behind it."

"So it was them!" Zarbon tells his lord who seems to be getting irritated.

"There was one survivor still alive but I dealt with him. Worthless skum." The yellow alien added.

Frieza glares at the alien. "You imbecile. You disposed the only eye witness!" His pupils begin to glow, making the alien nervous.

"Uh, Lord Frieza?" He is put to death by eye lasers. His body falls and smoke rises from the burns.

Zarbon stares at the body speechless. It's one of the things Frieza does commonly that he will never get use to. It is understandable. That alien could be him one day.

"One of the things I can't stand are those who like to make their own careless decisions... like those interfering monkeys." He turns to Zarbon who keeps his mouth shut, not wanting to cross his line. "Zarbon, how about you pay Vegeta a visit and bring him here. If you take down the leader then surely the others will have no choice but to follow his lead. I need to know what he did with that one Dragon Ball."

"Yes my Lord." Zarbon bows respectively and he makes his leave.

"So Vegeta is after the Dragon Balls too it seems. He knows that he will need all 7 to make his wish. Who knows? He is working for me and doesn't even realize it. I'll just take the last two he collected and he will be wishing he didn't riad that village." Frieza sighs as he goes into thought. "Seems like they are up against me. That doesn't matter. I should kill them anyway since I will no longer have any use for them as soon as immortality becomes my reality. They have became much stronger. A Super Saiyan might just rise among them..."

- Vegeta -

Vegeta, Nappa and Karot are sitting around a fire. A giant fish is above the flames reduced to bones. They just finished their meal and Karot is fast asleep on the blue grass near Nappa. After a full stomach it is perfect to go to sleep.

"So Vegeta. What are we going to do now? We already have one Dragon Ball from a village. Frieza probably has the others. Should we ambush his ship and take what he has?"

"A careless thing for you to think of Nappa." Vegeta says as he picks his teeth using a bone from the devoured fish. "Now is not the time. I'm still formulating a plan for that. As of now I am still waiting on Kakarot and his brother to return. This brat has been asking about them all day." He mentions the sleeping Karot.

Nappa shrugs. "Time here must be really slow. How long have we been here? I haven't seen the sun set at all yet."

"How should I know? It's not like I would walk up to a Namekian and ask them how long this planet's days are. Kakarot's brat couldn't tolerate being awake for too long. I'll let him sleep for now. He'll need his energy anyway." Vegeta spits the bone out of his mouth. Silence takes over. He does admit that it feels as if they have been here for longer than a couple weeks at least. Maybe a month. It's hard to tell and time is easily lost track of. Has a day even passed at all? He can't tell. He doesn't mind anyway.

Time does go by. Vegeta is just about to consider on finding the two brothers himself but he feels a strong rush of power suddenly near him. He stands quickly. A big smirk spreads across his face. "Hah. Seems Kakarot's technique isn't so hard to pick up. I know only one who hold so much power!" His ki flares out as he shoots up to the sky. "I have been waiting for the moment you will leave the herd Zarbon!"

Nappa understands what the prince is planning. He decides that nap time is over. He lightly kicks Karot on the head. "Wake up kido. We got things to do. Let's go!" He follows suit.

"Huh? What?" Karot gets to his knees lazily while rubbing the sleep out his eye. He notices the two adults who allowed him to rest has gone missing. Looking at the sky he sees Nappa disappearing behind a cliffside. "H-hey! Wait for me!" His feet leave the ground as desperately tries to catch up.

Vegeta spots Zarbon flying not to far away. Just as the two make eye contact Vegeta has already got to him. They almost run on each other but they both halt their flight. Vegeta gives his greeting. "Well hello pretty boy. I see that you are off from your usual position next to Frieza. Wonder why?"

"You should know. Why did you attack that village?" Zarbon pretends that he did not hear the way Vegeta addressed him in an insulting way.

"It's pretty obvious. You don't think that Frieza is the only one who wants hold of those Dragon Balls do you?"

Zarbon narrows his eyes. "Tell me why you are going against us?"

"Against Frieza you mean? I hate the bastard. I always have. Why should I work for him after everything he has done to me?"

"You are taking the wrong turn. You know that you won't stand a chance."

"That is what you think." Vegeta clenches his fist as his smirk widens. "Frieza won't last for long. You see... I have became what Frieza fears most. A powerful Saiyan! One who is strong enough to make him beg for mercy!"

"You're a fool if you think that is a true fact."

"You're a fool for being his lapdog. He sent you to find me didn't he? Always too busy to do things himself but I will be more than happy to show you what he will be up against."

Zarbon shakes his head. "Is that so?"

For a while they say nothing. They just hover there as the wind blows, waiting for who will make the first move.

Karot finally catches up in time to see his ally and his foe staring at each other. Clearly a fight is about to begin. He makes his attempt to stay next to Nappa when he feels something grab his foot. He yelps and turns around, seeing a dog looking alien having hold of his foot and pulling him away. He trashes in hopes to break free but the alien is stronger than him. He resorts to the only thing he can do left. "Nappa! Vegeta! Help me!"

"What?" The two elites look at the kid in time to see the alien chop his neck. Karot's eyes go blank and he is knocked out instantly. "Darn it! How did they get here?!" Nappa growls.

Vegeta can't simply fly over to rescue the brat. It's not that he cares about him but losing another Saiyan is not what he has in mind. Plus, Kakarot won't be happy to hear that he lost his son. Then the low class would be more stubborn than he already is. With a shout Vegeta lunges at Zarbon and his attack is easily avoided. Zarbon begins to kick him rapidly but Vegeta dodges each one as if it's child's play. He begins to laugh. "Is this it? I thought the mighty Zarbon's speed is suppose to be legendary!"

Nappa sees how busy the prince is so he comes to the conclusion to retrieve Karot from the alien who decided to take him without asking. "Alright you. Hand him over and you may live to see another day... If this world has one!" He goes for it but it seems that Zarbon changed targets as he suddenly appeared in front of him. "Hey! Out of my way!"

"I'm afraid I can't do that." Zarbon says.

"Then I'll just have to break you!"

"Oh my. How tragic." Zarbon isn't intimidated despite the situation he is in. They are not a threat to him. They never have been. He'll just allow the two to give him what they have until he has enough of it. "Two against one? That's hardly fair. But... if that is what you want then go ahead."

The two Saiyans fly for him. Zarbon faces the palm of his hand at them and grips the other hand on the wrist. He waits for them to get close enough...

- Raditz & Kakarot -

This has to be some kind of joke. Kakarot, his little brother, repaying him? How could he? The Saiyan lacks in knowledge. He is childish. He can be stupid at times. The only time he shows that he is still a Saiyan is when he is in combat. What will he give him that will impress him? Raditz is shakes his head with a small smirk on his face.

"KAAAA... MEEEE... HAAAA... MEEEE...!"

His eyes go wide at the same time his scouter beeps to alert him of the increasing power level. He turns in time to see Kakarot thrust his arms forward.

"HAAAAAAAAAA!" The blast it shot at him full blast. Kakarot is grinning the signature family grin that his father is known to wear at times. "I gave you all I've got! See if you can do something with that Raditz!"

Raditz growls as he throws his own two hands forward. "So be it! Double Sunday!" His double blast attack collies with his brother's one powerful blast. The attacks are pushing each other trying to overpower the opposite blast. It creates a near ear popping sound of crackling thunder. The two blast give out a bright light. Raditz pushes his body to add more power. Kakarot has the same thought because his overpowers the Double Sunday by eating it away. Raditz lunges out the way in time, and he has grazes his scouter, making it shatter and explode. The rest of the blast slams on the ground throwing chunks of dirt flying up to the sky and raining back down. Though his face is slightly burned, he still snaps. "What the hell Kakarot! You just destroyed my scouter!"

"Yeah. That's the idea!" Kakarot fires a ki blast at his brother and Raditz dodges in time. He continues his attacking and Raditz apparently is finding it more and more difficult to avoid the attacks as they become more frequent. Kakarot decides to kick things up a notch. He begins to run around his brother in many directions so that his movements are unpredictable. With no scouter, Raditz is unable to detect any ambushes.

Raditz takes a hit on his back. He is getting very frustrated. He can't predict when the next attack will occur. His brother is faster. He would spot him only to get punched on the face.

"Don't see with your eyes. You have to feel my energy then you attack. Try to sense my presence."

Raditz hears the instructions that he is given. He still looks, finding it difficult to even try to detect his brother. He is knocked nearly off his feet from another attack. 'It's easier said than done Kakarot!"

"See with your body. Not your eyes. Let your body take in your surroundings." He gives his brother the same advice he gave his son. This is rather fun. Raditz can't even lay a finger on him if he can't see him. He has relied on his scouter too much.

Raditz's eyes shift in many directions as he tries to find his scattering brother. Taking advice from a little brother is something that refuses to accept. Taking another hit does bother him much. He thinks. His brother has lived on Earth since he was a baby. He has learned many decent techniques at the time as well. Kakarot may have been raised on a weakling planet but he did learn some decent Martial Arts from the place as well. Kakarot doesn't need a scouter. So obviously the young Saiyan is willing to teach Raditz how to detect beings without using a device. Maybe taking a few lessons from his little brother isn't a bad idea. He stops searching and stands still. His eyes still change direction. He allows his mind to focus just on Kakarot's presence. He can hear the hard footsteps from the running. He can feel the wind from the speed. Then he can feel the feeling anyone can get as if someone is in one's room, trying to sneak up on the possessor. Once he has it, he holds on to the sensation. It is very close. The moment he feels it close enough he throws a punch and his first makes contact on his brother's chest. He is a bit surprised by this. It actually worked.

Kakarot smiles. "Wow. You are a fast learner like I am! Good job Raditz!" He places a hand behind his head, a well known thing he does all the time. "You're timing could've been better though. I was holding back after that blast you managed to dodge. For a Saiyan who is better with most things than me, I was expecting more out of you." He cringes when a fist hovers above his head. "Of course you are new to this and all!"

"I'll let that pass. After all, you did show me something that is actually useful for once. So, you said once that you can sense the energy of anyone right?"

"Right. I can tell them apart too. It's kinda like how everyone has their own unique ki you know. So I can tell which is which. If you focus enough you can do the same thing."

The older Saiyan focuses as he was told. He can feel the energy of many. Two of them feel almost exactly the same. It must be the ki of Saiyans. Vegeta and Nappa must be nearby. A smaller feeling of energy is close by as well. It is similar to the energy of his brother… at the same time, mixed with something else. It must be the half Saiyan child Karot. He can feel another so powerful at the location of his comrades. He can't believe how easy it was to get a hold of it but, it will take time to get a hang of it. Every now and then he would lose it.

"Soon it will be like a natural thing to you. If someone powerful arrives you will be able to sense it. It's like a 6th sense."

Raditz raises an eyebrow. "You know your 5 senses?"

"I'm not that stupid Raditz." Kakarot isn't offended. He knew that his big brother would say something like that. Raditz always has something to say to him to either make fun of him or to fire him up. If this is what it is like to have an older brother, then it isn't all that bad. "Alright. How about I teach you one of my attacks."

Raditz seems interested. "You mean that blast you tried to hit me with earlier… that kame..kame..ka-whatever it's called?"

"The chant is Ka-me-ha-me-ha. The attack itself is called "The Kamehameha Wave". I learned it from Master Roshi. You know, the old man you meet when you recruited me to join the Saiyans." He shrugs. "I killed him as a Great Ape not to long ago anyway so I see no point on talking about him." He says this as a matter-of-factly. He doesn't care about the Humans he killed anymore. They deserved it.

"I've been wondering why do you say that chant every time?"

"Same reason why you shout your attacks every time you use them."

Raditz almost rolls his eyes. "Just get on with it."

Kakarot begins. "Now… you see.. you get into this stance and-" He pauses. By instinct he looks at the sky. Something's happening. His body is screaming for him to go over there… but why? "Raditz…"

"Yeah… I can feel it. Just a bit. What do you suppose is going on?" The ground shakes violently out of nowhere as the sky suddenly glows a faint red from some kind of blast hitting the ground. "What?!"

Kakarot feels energy clashing. It feels strong. Stronger than him. "It feels as if there's a major fight going on. It seems like somebody is overpowering the other …" It suddenly stops. Just when he thinks it's over the weaker ki grows so strong it spikes through his body. It turns the tables on the other. "No way… what's going on over there?" The ground suddenly shakes as a far off explosion takes place. The impact has to be very strong. His heart is pounding hard. He is getting excited but, for some reason he is slightly terrified by this. As he feels one energy suddenly drop tremendously a second doesn't even pass and the other energy that too was overpowering earlier drops as quickly, fear strikes him even harder the moment he recognizes and identifies it. "Raditz! There is a fight! Vegeta and Nappa are in it and…"

"And what?!" Raditz demands for an answer. He has a feeling that the sensed energy could be one of their comrades. He denies it unsure of what he is sensing it right. They can't be the one taking a beating could they?

"They are loosing!"

"No! Impossible! They can't lose so easily! It just began!" Raditz glares at the sky. So his assumptions are right. "What is happening?! How could they lose?" He looks back at his little brother. "Come on Kakarot! We have to go over there! If they die we'll be done for!"

"Right! I hear you!" Kakarot and his brother jump from the ground to instant flight. Raditz is close behind, somewhat relying on his guidance since the long haired Saiyan can't sense energy too well yet. As they get closer, Kakarot gets more nervous. He should be excited right? So why is he not all up for this? Is it because the prince is in danger of dying? That must be it. "Hang on Vegeta! We're coming!" He shouts loudly in the native Saiyan tongue in case the enemy is nearby. He, she, or it won't be able to understand him this way. A cliff passes by and he sees it, Vegeta is revealed held by a blueish-greenish green haired reptile-man-looking alien. The foe has him locked in his big arms as he nosedives towards the ground. He lets the Prince go and he crashes into the ground near the oddly swapped colored lake. "No! Vegeta!" He doesn't see Nappa anywhere. He is deeply worried about where his son could be.

"That bastard!" Raditz shouts. Fear is clearly in his voice. He tries to suppress it but it's near impossible. His body is shaking from his fear. He can't believe this! He, a Saiyan warrior, afraid?! How can he not be?! "It's… Zarbon! He transformed and took down Vegeta like he was nothing! Curses!"

"That's Zarbon?!" Kakarot points at the alien who now notices them. "Man! He looks tough! His energy is stronger than Vegeta's!"

The alien smirks a toothy grin. "Well, well. Isn't it the weakling Raditz? Who did you bring with you? Another monkey that survived I see." He focuses on Kakarot now. "So… you must be Kakarot. You have to be. You look very much like your father Bardock. Too bad he never got to say goodbye to you or your brother since he died in his stupid attempt to attack Lord Frieza!"

"Yeah. You're right. He did die trying to do that!" Kakarot growls with a clenched fist. "He died knowing that my brother and I will avenge him and the other Saiyans! His death will not go in vain!"

Zarbon laughs as if the Saiyan told a joke. "You must be fooling yourselves. Looks like all of you monkeys are rebelling against saw what I did to your prince. What good could you two lower classes do against me huh?"

Kakarot looks at the area the prince fell through. Vegeta is laying there in the ground unconscious. The rim of the crater next to the lake collapses and water gushes, filling the giant hole with water. He has to get him out of there before the elite warrior drowns. He begins to soar down as fast as he can. Kakarot is close now. His flight is interrupted when a barricade pops in front of him from roadblock is Zarbon himself. How did he get in his way so fast?!

"Trying to save him? Too bad you won't have a chance!" Zarbon snatches his tail causing the Saiyan to curse. Kakarot completely forgot to wrap it to prevent this from happening. As the Saiyan goes limp Zarbon creates a ball of energy and points it right in front of his face. "Don't worry. You'll reunite with him when you die!" Just before he could shoot it a boot kicks him in the face. Kakarot is free and his strength returns so he regains flight.

Raditz lowers his leg and keeps an eye on the enemy. "What have I told you? Trying to die already? "

"Sorry. It slipped my mind." Kakarot coils his tail around his waist and ignores the uncomfortable feeling. "He's so fast. I barely flew for a second and he already caught up with me."

"That is what Zarbon is known for. He is great with his speed. That is what makes him so dangerous." Raditz explains. "However, since he transformed, his power has increased so much. He won't be easy to take down. We can't allow ourselves to let our guard down."

Zarbon recovers and notice the stance the two brother's are in. "So you both are actually going to fight me? Just so you know, your fates will be the same as Vegeta's! You won't last a second going against me!" He soars at them as the brothers get ready to attack. Raditz throws his punches but Zarbon dodges them without any effort. He is the one landing hits. Kakarot tries to kick him down but the alien catches his foot and throws him aside, forcing the earthling Saiyan to crash against his brother. Zarbon grabs them by their hair and makes their heads collide on each other several times until their heads begins to bleed before throwing them to the ground.

Kakarot skids and slides against the earth. Dust is kicked up into the air as a giant cloud. Raditz simply crashed into the ground. The two brothers rise to their feet already scratched and badly bruised.

"He's… so fast… it's ridiculous!" Kakarot grumbles while holding his already wounded shoulder. "I can't land a hit on him… not even close to barely grazing him!" He gasps when Zarbon lands in front of him. He gets into a stance again and lunges in to attack, only to see him fade away in a flash. "What?" Zarbon reappears behind him and elbows his back, sending the Saiyan flying a couple feet and crashing on the ground.

Raditz flies in with his own attempt. Zarbon fires a blast and Raditz manages to dodge. When he is close Zarbon kicks him on the chest and Raditz falls on his stomach. He tries to get up but the alien jumps and slams his foot on his back, pinning him down.

"Like I said, none of you will stand a chance!" Zarbon shouts. "In my transformed state, it is not necessary for me to grow huge to gain so much power like you Saiyans do. I am capable of breaking your neck like a twig!" Just as he promised he puts the Saiyan in a headlock.

Kakarot forces his arms to push him up. He sees what is happening and that angers him. "Nobody is allowed to kill another Saiyan around here!" He fires a ki blast and it hits Zarbon on his side, causing him to yell in pain. "Hurry up Raditz! Get up!" Seeing that his brother's movements are slow Kakarot comes to the conclusion of assisting him only to be put into the same deadly embrace that he witnesses Vegeta in.

"I'm going to crush you for doing that!" Zarbon begins to squeeze him and is rewarded with the Saiyan's cries.

This is bad for him. He has to think. Think of something quick! His life is literally being squeezed out of him right now! He can't die! He thinks deep. About Karot. About Raditz. Both of them are dead. It makes his blood boil. That's it. He has to keep on holding on to that terrible thought. It he falls, they will die! He throws his head back and it makes contact with Zarbon's face. He does it again, and again. Still the enemy won't let go! He can feel himself getting weaker. He is unable to move his body in this trap!

Raditz struggles with himself to stand. He can now feel the drop in his brother's energy. Looking, he sees that he is trapped. He once again lunges at Zarbon only for him to be kicked again. No matter how hard he tries, he can't effectively fight him. He tries to rise and he is pinned again. Zarbon is toying with them. He might be able to easily kill them but he wants them to suffer first. He can't get up now. He grabs hold of Zarbon's leg trying to lift it off his chest. There is no way for him to escape from this… unless.

He growls. He blames his brother for this.

He opens his mouth wide as he yells from Zarbon putting pressure into his foot, crushing his ribs. As this goes on, Raditz tires to ignore it. He grips on the leg harder and he pulls his head forward, sinking his teeth into his leg.

"YAAAAHHH!" Zarbon drops Kakarot as he lifts his leg and sees Raditz clining on it. "You can't be serious! How dare you bite me!" He punches the Saiyan on the stomach and Raditz still hangs on. Zarbon feels the teeth dig deeper. "Why you!" He punches him several more times until finally Raditz can't take it anymore. Zarbon steps away quickly in case Raditz tries to do it again. He observes his leg, seeing the bite marks deeply engraved in it. Now he's furious about this. The monkey just had to do that and ruin his good looks at his normal state!

Raditz is aware that he only has seconds to get up. Zarbon is already back in the air planning another assault. He sees that his brother is back to his feet. He gets on his own and an idea hits him. It may just be the only way they could defeat Zarbon with his speed-like ambushes. "Kakarot!" He calls. "Back to back!"

Kakarot nods once. "Right!"

Zarbon witnesses the two Saiyans run to each other and turn their backs on each. Their backs are barely touching. He chuckles. "Do you really think that your little strategy will work?" He soars down at them again.

"Raditz! I have an idea!" Kakarot calls out. His eyes are locked on the speeding reptile.

"Well you better tell me now!" Raditz calls back.

"No need. Just do what I say when the moment is right. I'm sure that it will work!" Kakarot narrows his eyes as Zarbon gets closer. "Here he comes!"

Zarbon's targets the younger Saiyan. He throws his punch and surprisingly it is blocked. He swiped his leg against the Saiyan's foot and he falls. He plans to finish him off but is greeted by a fist from the older Saiyan. He easily kicks him down and already the younger Saiyan is back on his feet and he receives an uppercut from him. "Working together now I see!" He fires a blast and it hits them both. He laughs as they lay on the ground almost helplessly. "You can try whatever you want, this will only make it more fun for me!"

"Get… back in the… formation!" Raditz refuses to die to this girly man. Not before he defeats Frieza. He need his brother alive too. They will need all the remaining Saiyans left to end Frieza's tyranny.

Kakarot suddenly lunges up and elbows Zarbon on his forehead as hard as he could. He falls thankfully. So the young Saiyan puts his back against Raditz's once more as Zarbon starts to run around them. His next target move is unpredictable. "This may sound stupid but, it may just work. Trust me on this."

"Fine then. What do you have in mind?" Raditz decides to listen to what his brother has to say. Since he speaks to him in the Saiyan language, it must be a plan that he doesn't want Zarbon to pick up.

Kakarot narrows his eyes deeper than before. He is serious this time. "Lock your tail with mine."

"What?!" Raditz snaps at the crazy thought. "That idea is probably the most stupid I've heard! It will hurt us! What good will that do?!"

"It's the only way! Just try it!" Kakarot tries to urge him.

"Kakarot! This is not what I had in mind!"

Kakarot growls in a way that tells Raditz that he is close to losing his cool. "Stop arguing and just do it! Our lives are in sake here! If you just think that strength alone can help you then you are the one who is stupid! I want to live to see the day that we avenge our people! We have no time to argue!"

Raditz growls but he finally goes with it. He uncoils his tail and it searches for another. As soon as he feels his brother's they both wrap around each other. It hurts from the squeezing but it's not as bad as he thought it would be. They can both still stand. Suddenly, Zarbon appears in front of him and just as he was about to get punched Kakarot jumps up into the air pulling Raditz with him.

"Spin around!"

He hears the instruction and he begins to spin like his brother. As the speed increases gravity begins to slowly pull them apart. Now it's starting to really hurt. "What the hell are you doing?!"

"Can you sense his energy?" Kakarot asks over the wind.

Raditz focuses for a moment. He can sense the overwhelming power. "Yes, I can."

"On the count of three we will let go. Go for Zarbon and attack him as I tell you. I know that you don't see a point on listening to me as your little brother but I know that this will work."

"So be it. If this doesn't work and we still live. I will kill you." Raditz promises.

"One…" Kakarot begins.

"Two…" Raditz adds.

"Three!" They both let go. Raditz is surprised that the spinning actually made the flight so much faster. He soars for Zarbon as he witnesses his brother get to him first and punch him hard, sending the man flying towards him.

"Punch him back!" Kakarot demands.

Raditz does so and Zarbon is sent again. Kakarot kicks him this time and Raditz does the same when Zarbon is sent to him. Zarbon recovers in time to see Kakarot deliver another uppercuts and Raditz locks his hands together and slams them down on his head, sending him flying down. The two brother's take turns delivering their assaults until both of them kick him down towards the ground.

"How is this happening?! I should have the upper hand here!" Zarbon flips his body around so that he can control his fall. Using his power he halts it and hovers in the air. "Where did they go?! It is so much harder to find them without a scouter! Where are they...?!" He sees movement from the corner of his eyes. Just in time he catches a fist that would've made contact with his face from Raditz. He is punched by the other Saiyan. It is as if he manages to dodge or block one, he will still get hit by the other. The two are having a slight advantage here. He won't let it last. He tightens his grip on Raditz's hand and swings him at his brother. When the younger Saiyan evades effectively and Raditz takes advantage of him being thrown by directing himself on Zarbon's back. Now he's in a headlock. The way the Saiyan is struggling to twist his head means that Raditz is attempting to break his neck.

Kakarot sees this as the perfect chance to end the man's life. He gets into the familiar stance to deliver his Kamehameha Wave. "Okay Raditz! Hold him still!" They have him now. All that he has to do is kill him and rescue Vegeta and get out of their before Frieza finds out what has occurred. "KAAAA... MEEEE... HAAAA..."

Zarbon figures out what is happening. He uses this as an advantage and waits.

"MEEEE..." Kakarot thrusts his hands forward. "HAAAAA!"

This is the cue for him to me go. Raditz takes his hands from Zarbon's neck and begins to fly but he is pulled back down by the enemy. He is now held by Zarbon as a shield. The blast is close now. If he gets hit from the full powered attack, he could be dead! "KAKAROOOOOT! STOP YOUR ATTACK!"

Kakarot hears his brother's distressed call in time to see the blast targeting who should be Zarbon. He pulls his arms up in the air and the blast makes a very sharp turn up to the sky just inches away from Raditz's nose. He teeth grit as he stares as the laughing Zarbon. "That was... too close."

Zarbon is a bit amused by the show the two brothers have been pulling off. He gives them an offer. "I would kill you two now but seeing how much more powerful you both have become I will only say this once; Stand down or die!"

Kakarot can feel his body shaking with anger. "Who do you think you're offering this to? I won't stand down. A true warrior never gives up. Surrendering to the likes of you will only put great shame in my name!"

"Really? Is that so? I guess you leave me with no choice!"

Seeing the energy gathering on the monster's hand tells Kakarot two things; Zarbon is going to aim the attack at Raditz since he is closer. However the only way for him to do this is with at least one hand. This means that Raditz has a chance of escaping from the hold he is put in. The Saiyan looks at his brother in the eye. "This is your chance. Take it now!"

"Now... What have you two been conversing about this whole time? If only we had some translator..." The gathered energy is intense. Zarbon prepares to give it his all.

Raditz feels the hold loosening. He makes a break for it and shoves himself out of there. Swiftly he kicks his leg up and hits Zarbon's lower jaw. The energy the enemy gathered is forced to fade away. He runs to his brother's side. "Tell me that you know some technique that will at least slow him down. You haven't been slacking have you?"

Kakarot chuckles. "I picked up a few from the earthlings during my time with them. One of them can slow him down long enough for us to use that strategy we did earlier. Do me a favor and close your eyes. Whatever you do, don't open them until I say it is safe." Seeing Raditz close his eyes, Kakarot gets up in the air to catch the alien's attention. "Hey Zarbon! Say cheese!" The confusion on the foe's face makes this almost funny. He shuts his eyes and shouts; "Solar Flare!" Bright blinding light escapes his body and Zarbon covers his eyes, temporary blinded. "Okay Raditz! I got him but it won't last long! Let's do this again!"

Raditz opens his eyes and sees that Zarbon is suffering from his lost of sight. He flies to his little brother and they turn their backs on each other again. They lock tails and begin to pull each other as they spin once more. The pain is great but they urge themselves to keep it up. Gravity from the spinning makes the rotation much faster.

"One..." Kakarot starts

"Two..." Raditz adds.

"Three!" They let go and instantly fight to control flight. Thanks to the slingshot the speed is much faster. They both go for him again. Just as he regains his sight he sees Kakarot coming for him with such speed. He is punched and is sent towards Raditz who does the same.

Kakarot elbows Zarbon back at his brother and Raditz kicks him away. The moment Zarbon regains his control he notices the two hovering right above them. Surprised by this he is kicked down, spiraling towards the lake below.

"Now!" Kakarot cups his hands to the side. "KAMEHAME... HAAAAAA!"

Raditz gathers his energy on both hands and throws them down. "DOUBLE SUNDAY!"

The attacks soar down for Zarbon. It hits him directly and he is shoved into the lake. The water spews up in the air and falls back down as rain droplets. For a few moments the two Saiyans stare at the spot Zarbon feel in.

"Do you think we have him?" Raditz asks.

Kakarot slowly descends to the ground. "I think so. I don't sense his energy." Now he scans the ground and he spots something laying at the edge of the lake. The object only stirred for a moment. "Look! I think that's Vegeta!"

"You think so?" Raditz lands and looks ahead. It is surely Vegeta. The prince must had crawled out the lake during the fight. Without standing another second he and his brother reach him in time to see their leader whose arm is still in the water pull something - actually someone - out.

"Nappa!" Kakarot reaches down and pulls the general up as Raditz assist the prince. "Are you two alright?"

Vegeta coughs out water heavily. He is wounded worse than the two brothers. He struggles to speak, fighting to stay awake. "Kakarot... they..." He coughs again. "Zarbon... he came to us while I was training your son... We had the upper hand until he transformed... mere cowards..."

Kakarot's fears that something happened involving Karot. "What about my son? Did he get in the fight too?"

"No... one of Frieza's men held him. Zarbon allowed him to take Karot to the ship. They have your son...!" Vegeta struggles with himself even more. "Dah! And to think that we both lost to him... They won't be laughing... when the Dragon Balls are mine!" Finally his body goes limp. He has lost consciousness.

"They took Karot..." Kakarot stares at his feet for a while. His shocked expression switches to anger. "Let's go Raditz. We have to put them somewhere safe. Then I-" The water flying up in the air interrupts him. He and Raditz spot Zarbon landing heavily in front of them. "No way! We had him!"

Raditz takes a few steps back. "Just how much of a beating can he take?!"

Zarbon frowns. His armor took a great beating from the condition it is in. Both shoulder plates are badly chipped and the rest of the armor is scratches or burned from ki blast. His cape has several holes in it. His body is covered with scratches and bruises and he is just as wounded as Vegeta. His hair is a wild mess, and he is bleeding pretty badly at some parts of his body but, he is still alive. "For a couple of low-class monkeys, you pulled out a good performance against me. You almost had me. Frieza taught you well... and you passed on those teachings to the kid... and you Kakarot." Swiftly his fingers come together as he faces the palm at them. His other hand grips on his wrist. "But there are some things you will never learn from him and, I am more willing to show you!" He unleashes a gigantic red blast.

Both Kakarot's and Raditz's pupils go small. They can't block that! Dodging it is near impossible! They grab hold of the unconscious elite warriors and make a run for it. The blast hits them near their feet, sending them up in the air and hitting the ground. Kakarot's whole body is throbbing with pain. He only has enough strength to lift his head up. His vision is blurry but he still sees Zarbon walking up to him. Kakarot feels himself being lifted from the ground. He is carelessly tossed into the water. Unable to swim to safety he feels his consciousness slipping. The world goes dark. He hears his brother's and his own words echoing in his head.

"Who are you?"

"A Saiyan."

"What is the one thing you believe is the most important thing in battle?"

'"My pride. "

"What is your pride?"

"I strive to get stronger... and to never give up."

"Really? Why is that?"

"I want to be strong so that I can keep on fighting until the end. I will never give up. I will not stop fighting until the end Raditz. That is how I am and has always been. Even as a kid. I will not stand down to protect those I care about... even if it means claiming my own life."

"If that is your answer...then remember it. If that pride gets wounded and you feel yourself losing it, then you are failing. That can very well piss off a Saiyan. Use it as an advantage. If someone is responsible... take it back."

As he sinks deeper into the water, his mind wraps around those words.

"I will not stop fighting until the end..."

Kakarot's eyes fly open. With the fury he has inside him he pushes himself up towards the surface, ignoring the pain that he is feeling.

Zarbon chuckles to himself, feeling accomplished. "No more Saiyans for us to be so concerned about. Still... They were a bit of a handful to take care of. It won't hurt to report this little skirmish to Lord Frieza I suppose." He inhales deeply, preparing his body to revert to the form everyone knows him in. The sound of something bubbling forces him to stop. Large bubbles form on the lake's surface. They become more frequent until it gushes as a waterspout. Something flies out the spout just as it dies. A figure passes him while landing a punch on his stomach. His body nearly falls back but he saves himself. "How is this happening?!" He slowly turns. There stands Kakarot. He is badly wounded, but still the Saiyan stands. "Why can't you just lie down and play dead!" He forms a ball of energy on his hand.

Kakarot stares at what Zarbon is creating. He laughs lightly, the laugh many hear from him when he is wounded but is still not backing down. Many call him crazy when they hear it. "That's the coward's way out."

"He's laughing." Zarbon notes to himself. "Why is he laughing? He knows that I am much more powerful than him still he laughs as if this is a joke to him. Either he's gone mad or he has something up his sleeve that I am unaware of."

"Talking to yourself? What's the matter? Surprised?" Kakarot asks. "If you are hoping to kill me it will take more than what you did to take me down. I will not let you win so easily. In fact, I will end you here." He sneers seeing the shocked look he is receiving. "First, tell me what they did with my son!"

"So that kid is yours? I had a feeling he had to belong to you or your brother. He has some of your looks." Zarbon steps forward. "If you want to see your son so badly, you'll have to pass me first. Or, you could stand down by surrendering and I can take you to Frieza himself and we can see what we can do."

"So that he can kill me? I don't think so!" Kakarot says this with a lot of hate. As he goes on he is almost screaming his words. "I am not surrendering to you! This ends now Zarbon! I will end you and get my son back!" He sprints towards his foe with a long battle cry. He ducks a fist throw and Zarbon fires his blast. Kakarot leaps out the way and it barely hits him. He is knocked to the ground from the close explosion and Zarbon appears in front of him and kicks him across the field like a soccer ball. Still he forces himself to stand. His body may be dropping with water, sweat, and blood but, he still has a lot of fight in him left. Kakarot goes in for his own attack but he is easily swept off his feet. His face hits the ground first.

Zarbon reaches down and grabs the Saiyan from behind gripping on the collar of his armor. He pulls him up and begins to punch him repeatedly on the stomach until the Saiyan begins to cough out blood. "Why won't you just give up and allow yourself to die already?"

The Saiyan dangles there almost helplessly. He lifts his head up and replies. "I don't know what that means maybe?" His movements are stiff due to the hold heis in. Still he is able to turn slightly enough to kick Zarbon as hard as he can on the side. With the grip weakening he spins ruffly and breaks free. He throws his punch but it is blocked. He gets punched back and is easily knocked down at the state of his body's condition. He sees Zarbon lifting his foot above him to slam him down. He kicks his legs hard enough to make him slide out the way in time, and to kick himself back to his feet.

"You are probably the most stubborn of them all." Zarbon springs at him and successfully throws his uppercut forcing Kakarot's head to be thrown back. He grabs hold of his head and starts to run while dragging him along. He flings him to the ground and watches the Saiyan skid across the grass and digging into the dirt. At the same moment Kakarot stands again, Zarbon lifts his leg and spins in a full circle. His foot bashes on Kakarot's chest and the Saiyan is sent back down, flying back. He is surprised to see him standing again. "He just won't stay down."

Kakarot's legs are shaking almost as if he is having a seizure. This can't tolerate hearing his weight for much longer. His whole body is weak. His breaths are short and quick. Still he stands before Zarbon holding on to his determination. The other Saiyans could be dead. If they are still alive he will protect them all even with his own life. It' s one if the humane natures he picked up on Earth that he can never get rid of. Maybe it's because he already had it in him all along. Probably from his father. His heart is pounding heavily on his chest. Any harder and it could burst out. It's trying It's best to give his body the blood it needs since it lost some. This also has an advantage. With his blood flowing through him like that, it makes him want to keep fighting. He watches Zarbon's movements. The enemy is getting closer. He forms a fist. As Zarbon is in range he throws it at his face. Seeing that he is stunned, Kakarot begins his rapid punching, all focused on Zarbon's head. He jumps high to avoid an attempted punch and lands feet behind him. His legs almost give in. He falls to one knee so he fights to stand tall again.

Zarbon wipes the leaking blood from his mouth. The Saiyan occasionally stumbles with his footwork and falls to one or both knees. "Surely he is weakened. He won't be able to fight as effectively as before He knows that his chances of winning in the condition he is in is slim so, why does he keep on fighting?" As Kakarot gets into one of his many stances he makes a final note. "He is just like his father." As he thought the image of Bardock takes Kakarot's place for just a second.

Kakarot kicks himself forward and begins his assaults again. This time they are all avoided like they are nothing. He throws a leg up aiming for his face but Zarbon tilts his head to the side avoiding that as well. At the same time, Zarbon snaches his tail and begins to squeeze it with all his strength. Horrible screams escape from the young Saiyan's throat.

"You don't like that do you? You being a Saiyan does have disadvantages. Your tail is a keen example!" He squeezes it much harder. He chuckles hearing the bones inside cracking and feeling then break. The Saiyan's shouting is a sign that he is shattering it well. He is quite enjoying this. "I think this is the end of your line!"

Raditz lays near the lake dazed. He is near unconscious but he can very well hear the screams that can only becoming from his brother. Unable to move from his injuries all he can do is listen. "He just keeps fighting even though he is overpowered. Why? He just doesn't stop. He'll only throw his life away." Raditz smirks only slightly. "His Saiyan blood must be boiling at their peak. From what I learned from him while training him with the Saibamen... that is when he gives what he has left. He never gave up fighting me after killing those Saibamen until I knocked him out. He's definitely a determined warrior."

Kakarot can't take it! The pain is too much to bare. But he can't lose. If he does then Vegeta, Nappa, and Raditz will be killed. Karot could have an even worse fate than that! He can't allow that to happen. His father asked him to avenge their people. If he dies he will never forgive himself. All this for nothing! He fights it. He fights the pain, trying to use his anger and frustration to give him the boost needs. He screams again only this time it is filled with his anger. He throws a punch and it breaks through Zarbon's armor and into his stomach. His tail is free the moment Zarbon lets go. Kakarot lays on the ground.

Blue blood spills from his hand as Zarbon tries to cover up his new wound to stop the bleeding. He can't believe this. He ponders on how a weak Saiyan was able to do this to him.

Kakarot has no energy to even lift a finger now. He just gives Zarbon a worn out laugh as the alien approaches him. "Didn't like that did you...?"

He has enough of this. Limping over to the low class he kicks him across the field hard, sending the Saiyan crashing against a cliff side. Kakarot slides down and lays motionless. Zarbon would go check to be sure that he killed him but his wound reminds him to just let it be. He assumes that Kakarot is dead. "Damn... He gave me more than I was expecting. At least he is finally dead. Still, Frieza won't be so thrilled to see me like this." He inhales deeply and his body shakes for a second before shrinking back to his normal form. "He manger to punch through my armor even with his tail as it is. Not enough to kill me though. At least they are all dead. All except for the kid but, he's no threat. We could make use of him." He leaves the ground and flies away from the scene, leaving the Saiyans to struggle with themselves, unaware that they are barely alive.

Kakarot opens one eye in time to stop his brother in the distance looking at him. All that he can do is give Raditz a weak smile before passing out.

A/N: Finally finish! Holy crap! 22 pages! I killed it! That is almost as long as my Pokemon and ThunderCats oneshot fanfics! *Does victory dance* I achieved pass my goal!

To be honest, I don't like this chapter. It's not because how the plot went it is just... it feels... odd. I don't like how it turned out. The little combo I came up with when Goku and Raditz spin themselves around to gain speed is one of the reasons. Scientifically, if you are spun around to the point that you are being pulled from what you are hanging on to, letting go can really send you flying fast. That is where the idea came from.

I also felt that I was slipping out of character development. Vegeta was a little out of character to me I think. Not sure. As for Karot who hardly played a role to be kidnapped... Uh... Why did I put that there?

Plus planning what should happen next while typing was hard. I had to stay on the main storyline and my own at the same time. I forgot some lines from Kai too. Having Zarbon defeat all the Saiyans had me a bit on the regretful side because I was thinking; "He defeated Vegeta easily in the anime. The two brothers are weaker than him but they both are fighting him together so they might have an advantage?" Then again, Vegeta and Nappa fought him together too. I don't know if they would actually do that in the shows. Raditz may not take his little brother's ideas like that...

Another problem is my lack of detail. Some DBZ fanfics are better in detail than mine! Notice how I often use "he growls, he sighs, he snaps, he turns, he looks, he dodges..." And so on. Writing fanfiction is hard because you have to make sure none of the characters are OCC (out of character way off I guess) and you have to make sure the information isn't wrong. Also you have to avoid making it lame and cheesy.

See my frustration?! I think this is terrible! I ruined it! I shouldn't be writing this anymore! That is what I have been thinking while creating the chapters after Chapter 13. Why did I do that "ready to die?" Urrgh...

I am not asking for your support. Don't feel bad for me. I have always been the doubtful type. Funny thing about it? I doubt things and say it's terrible when it's actually really great. I guess it's because I'm 16. Have teens always been the doubtful type? Many say teens Shouldn't write fanfics because they ruin them! Oh no! More doubt on myself!

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To be continued to Chapter 21!

Oh god... Chapter 21?! I can't believe how far I am already!