Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction / Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Payment in Full: Saiyan's 2nd Chance ❯ Reconcilation ( Chapter 17 )

Proving Ground

 

Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ or any of this except for the fanfiction characters Luari, Tomic, Lyssra, Chablis and other Saiyans that aren't part of the cannon! This story takes place on Alvegasei.

 

By Trynia Merin

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"She didn't," Cellulose blinked.

 

"Rough, but enough to stop her," Chablis nodded grimly. Standing there panting Lima saw her armor fall off in tiny pieces. She let out another scream, seeing her body under the scrutiny of the laughing gathered throng.

 

"You, BITCH! That was my BEST armor! I'll KILL YOU!" she ranted. Atomique glanced through a red miasma of pain, feeling her ribs possibly cracked. Breath wheezed, and she was glad to be coherent enough to see the half-naked Elite screaming and ranting at her.

 

"Enough!" Chablis yelled. "Luari, she's proved her point."

 

"Pathetic. Is THAT all you can do?" Luari rolled her eyes.

 

"I'm going to KILL you!" Lima ranted, cupping her palms to gather a gleaming sphere of ki. She hurled it towards Tomic, who barely held up her arm to block it. At the same time Raditz materialized before Tomic. She glanced up into his frowning face. His one hand extended as he gathered his force to block.

 

Lima's blast slammed into Raditz hands, but he surged his own beam to block it. Sweat poured down his forehead as he pitted his Double Sundae against the second class' beam.

 

"You will share her fate," Lima snapped.

 

"Don't make me LAUGH. I'm far better then you!" Raditz shouted.

 

"Get him, knock him down!" Luari yelled. Her hand blazed with a sphere of energy that she hurled towards Raditz.

 

"That's not fair!" shouted Celipa. "You cheated!"

 

"Riot Javelin!" someone grunted. A green sphere slammed into Luari's blast, diverting its course over the heads of the crowd. Simultaneously Bardock zipped in front of Luari, his hands raised in a defensive gesture. Another green sphere shot out, hitting Luari in the breadbasket. She shot backwards with the force of the blow into the gathered crowd.

 

"Did I break your mate, bitch boy?" Lima mumbled. "Too bad!"

 

"Why you…" Raditz snarled, his hair standing on end like a porcupine. "RRRAAAGH!" Raditz snarled, shoving Lima back with his beam so she was knocked off balance. The other second class crumpled to the ground.

 

"Easy love I'm here," Raditz whispered softly, gathering Tomic close to him. He knelt on one knee, supporting her head and shoulders. Blood dribbled down her cheeks coughed up in hacking wheezes.

 

Meanwhile Luari was shoved to her feet, facing off against Bardock. Spitting out blood she glared at him meanly, "What the fuck are you doing here, you old man?"

 

"Don't even start with me you worthless bitch," Bardock shouted back.

 

"Stand down, Luari. You didn't play fair," said Chablis, moving towards her. Red ki flared around Luari's fist, matching Bardock's in intensity.

 

"Oh shit, you're in trouble now," Celipa smirked at Luari. He glared towards Luari and the others that stared in his direction. "Who's responsible for this! Answer me!" he snarled.

 

"She is," Tomic coughed, as Raditz gently gathered her onto his bent knee. "

 

"What do you think you were doing, idiot!" Raditz whispered fiercely. "You could have been KILLED!"

 

"They were hurting Lyssra! Was I just supposed to watch Father's mate get killed?" she glared up at him.

 

"Is that so? Was what she said true?" Raditz blinked, astonished at the situation.

 

A quiet murmur of assent came through the crowd. Chablis glanced around anxiously. "It's true, Raditz. She was just defending her friend."

 

"You damn bet on it!" Celipa shouted. "And I'll stand in line to kick this bitch's ASS!"

 

"Let me handle this, boy," Bardock growled, throwing his hand backwards. "For once listen and stay down!"

 

"Call them off, Lu. This is not helping you," Chablis shouted, flashing to life before Luari. Only ten feet separated them. Biting her lip Luari shook her head once more.

 

"I told them not to get involved. And I suppose now you're going to call your Father to bail your ass out," Luari mumbled.

 

"You're in trouble. Lima's going to get seriously in over her head. Since Tomic's the newest member of my father's team!" Chablis snapped at her.

 

"Is she now? I had wondered why a Third Class Purger dared try a higher echelon move," Luari rubbed her chin. Peering over Chablis shoulder she saw Raditz carefully help his mate to his feet. Tomic coughed up more blood, amazed she could still think coherently. Every bone in her body screamed out in pain. Protectively her mate slid an arm around her hips, catching her when she tried to step forwards.

 

"Your bitch of a daughter in law stepped into it! Don't' blame me! I warned her it wasn't her business, and it isn't yours, old man!" Lima shrilled, accepting a large animal pelt to wrap around her body. The rest of her armor disintegrated into black dust, landing at her feet. Several Saiyans hid chuckles behind gauntlet hands pressed to their mouths. Limping over, she raised her fist to generate a glowing ki ball aimed at Bardock. Dark eyes glared from under brows knit beneath the dark red headband.

 

"I'll say this only once. After what you did to Lyssra you're should thank Great Father Oorzu that I don't fry your ass here and now. And as for Tomic, you'd best leave her alone, bitch," Bardock glared at Lima. She held her top together with her hands overtop her breasts, panting and glaring at Luari.

 

"I demand he stay out of this!" Lima shrilled.

 

"This is pointless. Get your ass out of here, Lieutenant," Luari snorted. "Go report to the armory and get a suitable replacement. This bet's off."

 

"Thank you," Chablis called out to her.

 

"How dare you let this bitch hurt my Lyssra," Bardock growled, staring acidly in Luari's direction. "Whatever happened you shouldn't have let it go this far!"

 

"The concerns of Idbloods are not my realm," said Luari, calmly looking at her long nails. "She insulted Lima, Lima demanded Satisfaction. You should be glad they didn't transform. Besides, your whelp's idiot mate saved her ass. And I suppose you're going to help them both, old man?"

 

"Is this your idea of a JOKE? I'm sure Commander Turles won't be too happy if he finds out," Bardock glared at the unfazed and irritated Lieutenant Commander. "But if it's a fight you want, I'll be HAPPY to give you one."

 

"Like you could take me!" laughed Luari.

 

"He will have a little help," Celipa said firmly, striding over and standing next to her leader. Several other members of his team zipped into view as well.

 

"You really are pissing me off," Luari panted.

 

"This is not going to look good on your record," said Raditz with a mean grin. He assisted Tomic in moving to stand near Chablis.

 

"Now what the hell is all this noise, huh?" cut the harsh voice of Nappa through the crowd. He suddenly materialized next to where Raditz stood with Tomic.

 

"Father, some people getting out of hand," Chablis murmured, finding her way to his side.

 

"This Drekface harmed Tomic," said Raditz quickly.

 

"You picked a fight with one of my squad, is that it? Can't you keep your little cat fights out of our way?" Nappa glared at Luari.

 

"Commander I can explain!" Luari gasped. "Your soldier got in a private matter. I said so to the old man, and I'm saying to you. If she hadn't…"

 

"You're an honery little thing, aren't you?" Nappa laughed harshly, striding up to Luari. "Hey, get lost! Shows over! SCRAM!"

 

"You heard him, MOVE!" Raditz snarled, raising one hand. A purple sphere exploded harmlessly to punctuate his point. Saiyan observers either flew or strode away.

 

"Commander, with all due respect, I protest this!" Luari glared at him. "Your soldier interrupted my rite of Satisfaction."

 

"I'm sure you'll love to tell the whole story of how your bitch fight almost stopped a prime mission for the Master," Nappa grinned, leering down into her face. Luari swallowed hard, backing up a bit from the seasoned warrior whose hand crackled at his side.

 

"But… I…" she gasped.

 

"Don't mess with me little girl. You wanna play, I'll play," Nappa grinned evilly. "Just stay the fuck away from my squad and we'll forget this, won't we?"

 

"Yes sir," she nodded, seeing the lightening snaking over his form.

 

"Boo," Nappa laughed, stamping his foot. Luari shot backwards, screaming to her squad.

 

"Get the hell back to training! Show's over ladies!" she whistled. Celipa and Fasha gave one another a same look.

 

"Later, sis," Fasha nodded, falling into line after Luari's brigade. When they were alone, Nappa turned to face the livid Bardock and his eldest son. Both wore identical expressions of fury on their faces.

 

"Father, I didn't expect you to step in," Raditz said quietly.

 

"Well, you'd be bitching and moaning for the next ten revs," Bardock snorted. "Make sure you keep a better watch on your mate."

 

"Thanks for saving her ass, old man," said Nappa, glancing at him. "You okay, girl?"

 

"What the fuck was all this about," Tomic spat blood into her hand.

 

"You dumb broad, you trying to get yourself killed before the real fun starts, eh?" Nappa laughed down at her. "Nice little trick. But next time know what the fuck you're doing before you try one of my moves, got it?"

 

"You saw?" she asked.

 

"Couldn't miss it. Not nearly as big as one of mine, but you learn fast. Pretty ambitious for a third class. You put her up to this, old man?" Nappa asked, whacking Bardock on the back.

 

"I have NO responsibility. Now if you two blowhards don't mind I'm making sure my mate is all right since that worthless sod beat the shit out of her. Damn I swear I'll kill that bitch, elite or not!" Bardock snarled, baring his teeth.

 

"Easy there, Bard," mumbled Celipa. "She's not worth it. C'mon, let's see to Lyss…"

 

"I'll make sure there's no more accidents, Professor. Just you make sure you don't screw with our training, hear?" said Nappa to Bardock.

 

"Don't give me a reason to. And you take care of your mate, kid. I'm not going to pull her ass out of the fire if she's stupid enough to take on an elite," Bardock glared at him. "Honestly, what are you two teaching her?"

 

"Sorry," Tomic mumbled, spitting out more blood.

 

"Don't be," Bardock said, moving over and wiping blood off her face. "I guess I should thank you. Stupid or not, I owe you one."

 

"I thought you were pissed at me," she said.

 

"Never mind that. Just go train with your commander. Enough time's been wasted," Bardock snorted derisively.

 

"Father," Raditz grunted, holding Tomic close to his hip.

 

"Stay safe, girl," Bardock said, glancing back and forth. When he was sure Nappa wasn't looking because he started talking to his daughter, Bardock leaned down and kissed Tomic on the forehead. His dark eyes held the gratitude his gruff voice did not.

 

"You're a lucky girl," said Celipa, glancing at her. "Don't be so foolhardy again. You didn't see she had a power of 18,000?"

 

"I wasn't looking at the scouter," said Tomic quietly.

 

"You could have transformed," said Bardock. "Didn't I teach you my latest little trick? I know you saw me do it at least once."

 

"I hadn't thought of it," she muttered.

 

"Remember it," he said.

 

"C'mon you slugs, lets GO!" Nappa barked. "We're due at the training course NOW!"

 

"What about Tomic?" asked Raditz.

 

"Get her a tank. That mess should only take an hour. Not bad timing cause you'll get a bit stronger girl," he leered down at her.

 

"You actually were 2,500 for a moment," Raditz said as he helped Tomic to walk beside him. She stumbled, dragging heavily on his hip. Grunting he leaned down and picked her up in his arms effortlessly. They turned their backs to Bardock and Celipa who stood with worried frowns covering amusement.

 

"She's unusually stupid and brave," Celipa mumbled.

 

"Humph, she's as foolish as that useless son of mine," Bardock grunted. He blasted off quickly in the direction of the regeneration center, followed by his subordinate female team member.