Dragon Ball: New Life

Travel from Planet Garden was restricted while the upgrade project was taking place. Raditz was extremely busy implementing his plans. Much to the surprise of the older Saiyans their Emperor constructed three academies.

One of the schools was devoted to general studies, such as proper food preparation and farming techniques. This was done to give the Saiyans without high interests or combat capabilities to find an alternative craft. Raditz hoped the population would increase once there was better resources, Big Gete's data reinforced that hope.

The Academy of Science was as the name implied was created to nurture the population interested in more technical knowledge. Most of the more scientifically minded Saiyans worked in the nurseries attending the child rearing capsules. Their knowledge base was out of date and desperately in need of updating, just one of the downsides of being dead. Although he didn't know for sure Raditz guessed their wouldn't be too many Saiyan scientists.

Any Saiyan wanting to leave the planet to fight would need to attend the Combat Academy. There they would learn the laws of the Prometheus Empire and how to behave as a part of its military. During the course of their training they would learn from experienced warriors. Joining the school would also allow Saiyans the opportunity to climb Kami's tower.

When Raditz managed to gain some free time he chose to spend it with Bulma. She mentioned that they had been so busy lately that they had no time for their dates. In the past, they would take a shuttle out and just try to stumble across a planet. It wasn't very likely that they would ever find one that way. The only time it happened was when they discovered the Gren'dir people on their first date.

After a week alone together the couple traveled back to Garden. As they suspected they didn't find a new planet, but it was an enjoyable time, nonetheless.

After dropping Raditz back off, Bulma left Garden to visit her father on Earth and to see her son. Gohan invited Reiss to come to Earth for a visit which extended into a three week visit. Bulma was happy her son got along with his cousin because he doesn't have any friends other than crew members. She just wished he was a little more interested in science.

Raditz and Kakarot found a secluded area to train. Kakarot was overly eager to spar because he want to test his strength against his brother's. He really wanted to have an all out fight like when they were younger during the World Tournament. Being a battle manic himself Bardock wanted observe his sons in action. No matter how hard he tried he was unable to to follow the movements of his children their strength could only be envied.

"I think we've sparred enough." Raditz said.

There was destroyed landscape around the out of breath Saiyans.

"Sure you gave me a lot to think about." Kakarot responded. He felt he was closing the gap with his brother.

"You're going to have to teach me the Instant Transmission." Raditz did want to learn the very useful skill.

"You would be better off learning it from the Yardratians. Gohan as told me my explanations are terrible." Kakarot didn't try to pretend to be a teacher. He was brilliant when it came to learning techniques, but it was do more to instinct.

"By the way your aura when you were using Kaio-ken was very chaotic." Raditz was commenting on his brother use of Kaio-ken during their spar.

"After I became a Super Saiyan I knew my power was still weaker than yours. I tried to use the Kaio-ken to give me a boost, but it almost killed me. After talking to King Kai he explained the emotional somethings of a Super Saiyan counter somethings... basically it wouldn't work. But, that's what he said about use high than Kaio-ken times two, hehe." Kakarot bragged, "I just had to try and adjust how I use it to fit better with Super Saiyan."

"I see." Raditz nodded. "So like a devil king fist?"

"Devil king sounds like a good name! I wanted to master it so i could power up my Super Saiyan form since you have Ape power." Kakarot added, "So far it is crippling to use more than times two as a Super Saiyan."

After the Saiyans returned to the city, now known as Harvest City, Raditz returned to the palace. Kakarot had promised his mother he would teleport Bardock and herself to Earth to meet her grandchildren. Bardock almost passed on the opportunity because he was more interested in the gravity gyms Raditz was constructing in the Combat Academy. Gine convinced him to change his mind when she asked Kakarot if their was training opportunities on Earth.

Raditz's time was so occupied, nine months flew by in the blink of any eye. Most of the staff training was completed with any lacking positions being filled by off planet personnel. Control of the planet was much easier than Raditz thought, because the Saiyans really respected strength. When his power was proven against Cold and Cooler most of the population was willing to go along with his commands. The more skeptical Saiyans changed their minds after seeing the benefits that their new ruler brought.

The children growing up now would have a better chance at survival learning on planet instead of being sent out to dangerous planets. The citizens happiness increased to new levels once food imports from Earth arrived. Many new eating establishments were opened to sell the never before tasted delicacies.

The science staff was blown away by the Big Gete enhancements to the child rearing capsule fluid formula. The nutrients provided would give double to triple the boost the original formula would give the children. Raditz talked about implementing the capsules on Earth, but most of the humans polled seemed less inclined to keep their infants suspended in fluid for the first two to three years of their lives. He assumed they would get over it once they saw how much healthier their children would be.

Bardock's former squadmates standing in one of the Menagerie's training rooms covered in sweat. Their emperor, Raditz, was standing before them with his cross crossed in front of his c.h.e.s.t. He looked down at the Saiyans as they struggled in the gravity of the gym.

"This is just double Planet Garden's normal gravity." Raditz sounded disappointed.

"Don't worry we'll adjust." Celipa boasted, "I'm ready to spar!"

The gravity was clearly uncomfortable, but Raditz appreciated her bravado.

"I'm with Celipa!" Toma mirrored the female Saiyan's sentiments.

"Mhm!" the plump bowl cut Panbukin nodded in agreement.

BAM! BAM! BAM!

Raditz's punches were hit the fighters so quick it was as though they were all hit at the same time. All three Saiyans flew back impacting the wall of the gym. It was just one punch each, but all of them were left barely conscious. Raditz waited to see what the response from the Saiyans would be. They were shocked by the strength exerted against them.

They struggle to raise to their feet fighting against the pain from the earlier attack. Toma dropped back down to a knee a few times. Celipa was using the wall as support for her to get off the floor. Panbukin barley was able to collect his breath, his legs had turned completely to jelly.

"Is that all you got?" Celipa managed to stand first followed by Toma. Unlike, Gine this female Saiyan was hyper aggressive when it came to fighting.

When Panbukin got to his feet, Raditz made his move again. Once more the Saiyans were attack with just one punch each sending them all the way into the opposite wall. The emperor heard snapping bones from the second attack. He realized the strength put out might have been too much. As long as they didn't die it would be fine. There was a Panacea dispenser in the gym for emergencies.

When Celipa hit he wall she fell to the floor with a thud. As soon as she hit the ground she was immediately back up in her fighting pose. Toma used the wall this time to get up, his left arms was dangling at his side. The plump Panbukin was still on the floor with a broken leg.

"Phew!" Raditz whistled, "Celipa got up faster than before!"

He approached the warriors to give them a Panacea bean to heal their injuries. Toma looked over at Celipa and waved his good hand up and down in front of her face.

"She's unconscious!" Toma said snapping at Celipa.

"She has a very determined drive to win." Raditz commented. "Here eat this." He gave Toma three of the lifesaving beans. "You can have the other eat them when they wake up."

Raditz left the training room to head to the bridge of the ship. As much fun as it was to beat on under prepared weaklings he had things to do. If it wasn't for Bardock's request Raditz wouldn't have taken the time to train the group. Out of the three Raditz chose to train Celipa was the most surprising. Her strength was lower than Toma's but her killer instinct was vastly higher.

"Chefs? But I don't understand, Lord Raditz." the Governor of Earth was confused. Raditz had a holo appointment with the former King.

"What's not to understand the Prometheus Empire needs skilled chefs." Raditz Raditz continued,

"What if I told you Earth had the best chefs in the galaxy?"

"I would find that hard to believe, my Lord." Governor Furry responded.

"Well, its true. Which is why we need to spread their knowledge." Raditz explained, "Big Gete is a miracle worker, but it is flawed in its ability to create delicious recipes. It came devised very nutritious meals, but the taste is horrible. The AI has an idea of taste, but no concept of it."

"I see." the Governor understood. "I will promote the culinary schools at every opportunity, my Lord."

"Very good, Governor." Raditz said, "We will need some chefs to transfer to Gren'dir to teach some courses for at least one year."

After going over a few more items of business with the System Governor of Earth, Raditz ended the holocall. Things were going as planned for the Promethean Emperor's quest to avoid universal erasure at the hands of higher gods.

On Earth, Kakarot introduced his family to his parents. Chi-Chi was thrilled to meet her in-laws. She talked with Gine for hours about many different things. The conversation always managed to work its way back around to food. The two women shared several different recipes with each other. They were as serious about their recipes as Kakarot and Bardock were about fighting. In fact the pair was almost sparring from the way they would one up the other by bringing out a new recipe.

"Hehe," Gine laughed which sounded much like Kakarot's trade mark chuckle, "I didn't think I would be forced to bring out my specialty barbecue dino-ribs!"

"You think I would be beaten by something like that." Chi-chi adopted a smug look. "Dino-ribs happen to be a special technique of mine."

The conversation between Bardock and Kakarot was abruptly put on hold after they heard their wives talking about different dishes. The Saiyans' mouths were watering think about the dino-ribs covered in sauce. Kakarot had developed a taste for Gine's barbecue while he was on Planet Garden.

Later, Gine and Bardock had a chance to meet Reiss and Gohan. The two boys were happy to meet their paternal grandparents. Gine was pleasantly surprised by the children and instantly took to them. Although in her case it wouldn't matter if they were as evil as Frieza she would've still ignored it. Bardock was impressed by the level of power the boys possessed. He knew there was no way he would be able to hold a candle to the kids. He wanted to know how strong they would be when they grew up, if they already were this ridiculously strong. It seemed to him humans and Saiyans created very powerful offspring. He had to admire his own brilliance for sending Kakarot to Earth on a whim.

KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!

The group was brought out of its celebration by the sound of rapid knocking on the front door. Kakarot and Chi-chi looked at each other in confusion, neither of them were expecting guest. The Ki signature of the person at the door was unfamiliar to Kakarot.

Bardock went to open the door because he was seated closest to it. When he opened the door he was face to face with a bob haired Saiyan girl in Promethean armor. The girl was young, she appeared to be around sixteen to eighteen. Bardock needed to take a second look because he had never seen a golden haired Saiyan, that wasn't a Super Saiyan before.

"Kakarot?" the girl asked, "Are you Mr. Kakarot?"

"No, I'm Kakarot's father Bardock." he answered moving away from the door, "Kakarot is over there."

The girl looked in the direction indicated by Bardock. Her face lit up when she saw the people seated at the table. She quickly ran over to the group. Everyone knew by the armor the girl was part of the Prometheus Empire so they guessed Raditz sent her.

"Mr. Kakarot! My name is Eschalot and I have a warning from the future!" she said hastily.