26 Rebirth

The citizens of the universe didn't know how to handle the news of Frieza's death. Even after the award winning report by Tights, some refused to believe the information. Chaos rippled through the planets controlled by the Frieza Force. Many worlds fell into open rebellion.

The Prometheus Empire moved slowly, but carefully, to integrate as many planets into the empire as possible. To insure that resources and personnel remained available, Raditz was careful not to over extend his reach. Many planets that could receive the Galactic News programming offered to join Raditz after witnessing the epic battle on Planet Namek.

Out of the 448 planets found in Frieza's database only 20 had been brought into the empire. Raditz and the crew of the Menagerie were in orbit around Planet Yam. The Promethean Emperor recently finished discussions with the former planetary administrator about Yam becoming an imperial planet. Raditz was practicing in his personal training room when Tsuno contacted him telepathically.

"Lord Raditz can you hear me?" Tsuno's disembodied voice spoke. Raditz halted his practice when he heard the voice in his mind.

"Yes." Raditz thought. He hoped that to communicate back, simply thinking would be enough.

"You wanted me to contact you as soon as the Dragon Balls were ready." Tsuno explained.

"I'll be there as soon as possible!" Raditz was excited by the news.

It had been almost a year since Kami Tsuno was tasked with the creation of Dragon Balls to bring the Saiyans back. Raditz traveled through the long corridors to the gravity lift which led to the bridge of the Menagerie. The crew was surprised to see their emperor on the bridge. They were under the impression he was going to be training until they reached the next destination, which was Gren'dir.

"Captain Grape, change of plans," Raditz said to the Captain Grape who was occupying the command chair of the Menagerie. "Set a course for Planet Vegeta, full speed."

"Yes, your Majesty!" the Captain answered before giving the order to the crew. The Captain was in charge of the Menagerie unless the Emperor chose to give orders personally.

"Ensign Lemon, please send a communication to Kakarot and have him meet us there. We will also require several construction ships on standby." Raditz thought a moment before adding, "Also send a message to meet on Planet Vegeta and coordinates to the shuttle Tights stole."

Two months after the shuttle theft Prometheus satellites found it as it landed on Earth. It seems after Tights acquired the information she wanted, she brought Vegeta to Omori's Island where she started to write her new novel. Bulma mentioned that Omori was a long time friend of the Briefs family and a brilliant scientist in his own right.

After relaying his orders, Raditz returned to his training room. On the way Nappa caught up to him along the corridor.

"Are our people really coming back, Lord Raditz?" the mustachioed Saiyan asked. He was looking completely comfortable in his Promethean armor.

"Yes." Raditz responded, "I'm looking forward to it."

The trip to Planet Vegeta took several days for the Menagerie to complete. Tsuno was awaiting Raditz on his Lookout. He had a winged, reptile, dragon man as a servant. Despite his appearance, the dragon man was a perfect butler. Tsuno explained that he created him as an assistant to help in the management of the Lookout. The Dragon Balls created by Tsuno were larger than the Earth Dragon Balls, but smaller than Namek's. Overall, Raditz didn't care how they looked as long as they could fulfill his goal of resurrecting the Saiyans.

"Am I late?" Kakarot asked. He appeared from nowhere next to his brother. When Commander Rasp finished with Yardrat, he reported that Kakarot would be staying longer to learn one of their techniques. Raditz knew the technique in question was the teleportation skill, the Instant Transmission.

"No, you aren't late." Raditz answered. A report over his Scouter informed Raditz that the stolen shuttle had entered the System and was headed towards the planet.

Raditz watched the trail of fire burn through the sky as the shuttle entered the planet's atmosphere. Judging by how far away it was, the shuttle more than likely landed near the empty Saiyan city. Well, almost empty city. Nappa was order to wait near the city in case one of the guests decided to land there.

Raditz and Kakarot could feel the Ki of Nappa and Vegeta racing towards them at supersonic speeds.

The question was whether it was the right move to have Vegeta present at the revival of the population. He guessed it might be easier for King Vegeta to come to terms with being removed from power if his son was present to convince him. Otherwise, he wouldn't hesitate to kill the arrogant king. Raditz went back and forth on the issue before he decided having more pawns and not needing them would be better than needed them and not having them.

Although, he may end up with a need to kill both Vegetas. He had plans for the Saiyans to become one of the instruments in maintaining order in the universe. They would, in effect, replace the job of the Galactic Patrolman in the Systems under Raditz.

"Raditz, what is the meaning of this tower? How is Planet Vegeta back?" the Saiyan prince asked.

"I used the Dragon Balls on Namek to restore it and create this tower." Raditz answered. "Now I'm about to bring back the population."

"Y-you, you're going to bring our people back?" the prideful Saiyan was unsure of how to feel, "Raditz, are you serious?"

"Yes, this planet will be part of my empire." Raditz smiled, "It's only fair, since I will be the savior of the Saiyans. I suggest you head to the palace with Nappa. I want you to be there when I explain to the king that the planet is under new management."

"What!" Vegeta's anger was provoked by comment. "You want to depose my father!"

"Yes. I saved the planet, not you, or him. His leadership led the Saiyan people to ruin. There were also rumors that children too promising were dispatched as to not be a threat to your power." Raditz rattled off the reasons why the king would no longer be in charge.

Vegeta seemed to accept Raditz's reasoning because it really did seem like a fair trade for the rebirth of the mightiest warrior race. Tsuno approached the group with his tall wooden staff in hand. His draconic assistant was at his side.

"Lord Raditz, are you ready to proceed?" he asked.

"Yes, Tsuno. Let's see this dragon of yours." Raditz followed Tsuno to the center of the Lookout.

The Dragon Balls were pulsating with light signifying they were ready for use. The look on Tsuno face showed a high level of pride towards his creation.

"Would you like to do the honors, Lord Raditz?" Tsuno asked with excitement.

"You can do it." Raditz said.

Tsuno smiled and held out his hands over the Dragon Balls, "Dragon! Let's Go!"

The skies over the Lookout darkened from the activation of the Dragon Balls. The glow of the orbs increased in intensity until a surge of energy rocketed into the sky. The beam twisted and snaked its way through the air until it formed a massive dragon. It was an Eastern style Dragon with a long, serpentine, scaled body. It had golden specks, which dotted its otherwise green scales, and a mane of brown fur that ran from the top of its head down its body.

Tsuno was thrilled to be in the presence of his greatest achievement. The dragon turned its crimson eyed gaze on the people below it.

"WHY HAVE YOU SUMMONED ME! THIS HAD BETTER BE GOOD!" the dragon roared.

Raditz looked to Tsuno, confused by the dragon's overly aggressive attitude. The Kami on the other hand looked like this was routine business.

"SPEAK YOUR WISH BEFORE YOU DIE FOR WASTING MY TIME!" the dragon threatened.

"I wish for the Saiyans that lost their lives because of Frieza to be restored to life." Raditz stated his desire.

"YOU SUMMONED ME FOR SOMETHING SO TRIVIAL! FINE IT SHALL BE!" the dragon's eyes glowed a bright red as it carried out the request, "YOUR WISH IS GRANTED!"

The sky cleared, followed by the Dragon Balls flying into the air and scattering themselves across the planet. Everyone could sense the Ki signals that appeared on the planet. They knew the dragon really succeeded in granting the wish.

"Let's go Kakarot, we have a stop to make before going to the palace. Nappa, you and Vegeta should go to the palace." Raditz said before blasting off towards his first stop.

Kakarot wasn't far behind his brother as they traveled to the main city on the planet. There were many confused people in the streets as they flew overhead. None of the Saiyans knew what happened to them or why they are back. Raditz and Kakarot landed outside of an unassuming mud hut. Frantic discussions were being carried on in the streets around the brothers.

"This is where we lived." Raditz explained, leading Kakarot inside. The Earth raised Saiyan nodded in understanding.

As the pair entered the home, Raditz was the first to spot Gine and Bardock in the center of the main room deep in conversation. Bardock's back was to the entrance way so he didn't notice the intruders. Gine was the first to notice people in her home.

"Bardock!" she said pointing in the direction of the entrance. Her husband whirled around to see the two Saiyans walking into the room.

"Who the hell are you two?" Bardock questioned, "Turles?"

"Get your eyes checked old man." Raditz spat.

"Raditz? Kakarot?" Gine almost whispered.

Raditz nodded in confirmation. Gine ran over to get a good look at her two now adult sons. She was lost as to how they aged so fast. Raditz noticed her confusion and filled his parents in on what

happened.

They listened in amazement at the story of how Raditz found Kakarot on Earth. They were even more impressed with the news Raditz defeated Frieza and restored the planet. Bardock wanted to know more about Raditz becoming a Super Saiyan and the Prometheus Empire. Gine was more concerned about seeing the grandchildren she just learned about.

Raditz promised to explain in greater detail after he finished his business at the palace. Gine knew if the stories she heard was true, there was nothing to be concerned about, but she still worried. Bardock chose to go along with his sons to witness what was going to happen.

Nappa and Vegeta were waiting in the sky above the palace. The prince had not seen the palace in years, but it was just as he remembered. He never had any great love for his father, but events over the years made him rethink his previous mind set.

"We've been waiting." Vegeta complained to the newly arrived group.

"We know." Raditz responded, "Let's go see the king."

The Saiyans landed and entered into the palace with surprisingly little opposition. It was likely that Nappa's presence was causing people to ignore the strangers. When they arrived at the throne room, the door guards were too happy to do their jobs and ended up unconscious for their efforts. Raditz threw open the tall doors and entered the throne room.

"What is the meaning of this!" King Vegeta shouted, his royal guards moved in front of the throne, "Nappa, who are these people!"

"Frieze destroyed this world almost two decades ago. I killed Frieza and brought the planet back!" Raditz declared.

"What nonsense is this!" King Vegeta was refusing to hear the truth.

"Its true, father!" the prince stepped forward to confirm the story.

"He's a S-super Saiyan!" the king couldn't believe what his son had said.

Raditz approached the throne by floating less than a foot above the floor. The king didn't know what to make of Raditz's behavior. He was happy to learn that Frieza was killed, but displeased to find out his son didn't do it.

"Well, King Vegeta, it seems our discussion will have to be cut short."Raditz stated.

"What's going on?" the king was growing more confused.

"My people have just informed me a Frieza Force type saucer has entered the System and should be here soon." Raditz explained to the shaken king.

"But I thought you killed, Frieza?" he asked.

"I did." Raditz glared before pressing the button on his Scouter, "Menagerie don't interfere with the ship."

Fifteen minutes later, the saucer touched down on the landing platform outside of the palace. Raditz and his allies filed onto the platform, followed by King Vegeta and his guards. The population was unnerved by the descent of the saucer because they still remembered all the spaceships in the sky the day the planet was destroyed.

When the ship opened a large group of soldiers wearing Frieza force armor appeared. They all lined up at attention besides the exit ramp. Two aliens emerged from the ship and walked between the queued soldiers.

One of the aliens was tall and horned. He was wearing black legless Frieza Force armor with long yellow shoulder pads with a black cape. He resembled Frieza in his second form. The other alien wore no armor, and was reminiscent of Frieza in his final form. They were King Cold and Cooler respectively.