?[Mutuality]? A DBZ Alternate Universe 3

Bardock’s eyes fluttered open. His body was encased deep blue liquid; on his mouth was a breathing apparatus, and on his chest and forehead wires were connected to his body. The blue liquid contained in the encasement (also known as the regeneration tank) flushed out.

As the door opened, the apparatus fell from his face as did the wires fell from his body. Bardock stepped out of the tank groggily as he scratched his head. “Bardock, it seems your brain waves are acting abnormal. What happened?” The elderly doctor asked. The doctor was very short in stature; he had long pointed ears, thick white eyebrows and a thick long goatee. The doctor sported a miniature saiyan armor that stopped at half of his abdomen; underneath the armor was a doctor’s gown.

“I dunno, it was like I was having a nightmare but I wasn’t asleep… at least I didn’t think was…”

“I think it would be wise to take it easy, Bardock.” The doctor ordered.

Bardock was now fully clothed, the only thing he was applying onto his body was his arm warmers. He snorted, “Oh, yeah, well I wouldn’t know. I’m not wise.” “You’re not, huh?” The doctor asked dubiously. “Nope.” “Oh, Iknowyou’re wise. How else can you survive those intricate assignments of yours, hm?” “I know how to battle that’s all. It doesn’t take a whole lot smarts to become a great fighter. Which reminds me; where’s Tora, I thought I heard him in here a while ago.” “Your team was ordered to purge planet Meat by Frieza himself.” The doctor explained. “W-what?!” Bardock gasped, “So we’re finally getting the respect we deserve, eh?” He smirked as he quickly applied his scouter onto his face. Bardock later exited the room with excitement. The doctor called out something but his words where inaudible to his (Bardock’s) ears.

While running, Bardock immediately stops as he hears loud wailing. He looks over towards his left and sees the nursery’s window where a pale skinned baby boy thrashes and cries wildly in his crib. The baby sported the same spiky haircut.

Immediately images from his visions bombard him. He viciously shakes head, trying to clear out his thoughts. His eyes later narrow towards the baby,‘My son… those visions, he sees it too…’Bardock then presses a button on his scouter, numbers and letters rapidly moving onto the device until it suddenly stops.

Lvl 1. The scouter displayed. Bardock grunted in disappointment, “Hn, level one… and thought you were special.” He continued to race forward, too ashamed to be around his son anymore.

Hours passed since he arrived on planet Meat. Excitement surged in the pit of his stomach as he found the planet barren and littered with corpses of the inhabitants. He smirked pleasingly, “Those dolts are probably celebrating without me.” He pressed the same button on his scouter, “Now where are they…” The scouter beeped and pinpointed his allies’ location, “There they are!” He quickly flew off, following the coordinates given to him.

Once Bardock arrived, he grimaced. His comrades were lying dead in piles of rubble. “No…” he clenched his fists and gnashed his teeth. He looked at each of them with an guilt-stricken expression, “If only I was here sooner…”

“Bardock…” He looked towards Tora’s body and quickly ran towards him a bit relieved that one of his members was still alive, “Tora!” Bardock gently held his head, “Don’t tell me you let these weaklings do this to you guys…” “Nah… no way…” “W-what happened then?” “We… were ambushed by Dodoria and his men.” “But Frieza’s the one who ordered us here!” “Y-yeah… it was a trap. Frieza… he wants all dead…” “Why?! After all we done, it doesn’t make sense!” Tora coughed, “It’s because he’s scared…” “Scared?” “He’s scared of you Bardock… You’ve become too powerful.” Tora smiled weakly, “Good luck old friend. I’m sorry I couldn’t help…” With that said, Tora eyes closed as his body went limp. Tora was now dead.