Dragon Ball Z: A Visitor From Another World

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"Huh!" With one hand Bardock pushed his body up off the ground. His spiky black hair fell in wisps over his red bandanna that covered most of his forehead. He'd slowly been training over the last several years since he became Super Saiyan, a term he'd heard the Nemekian use who watched over the earth. He'd been searching for his son for years, and finally caught wind that he was in Tokyo, on Earth, with a wife and two children.

 

"Bardock!!" The child he'd saved a few years ago ran into the cave which he claimed as home. She was breathing hard, as if running for her life. This made Bardock rise, on his knees, "Yea What is it?"

 

Gracie, her big brown curls danced wildly over her head as she struggled to catch her breath, looked up at the man she thought of as a father with huge brown eyes, "Dende... he said someone's... coming to Earth.." she panted, her hands on her knees.

 

"I should care?" Bardock raised to his feet, pulling on the gold armour he wore from his home planet, Vegetasei. The black spandex pants hugged him tightly around the waist and legs as his hazel eyes studied Gracie.

 

Gracie took ahold of Bardock's hand, pulling on it slightly, "But Dende said he's strong!! Piccolo and Krillen are going to meet him to see if he's friend or foe."

 

Bardock asked, adverting his eyes away from the eight-year-old, "The point?"

 

"Kakarot might be there." She smiled largely, softly saying that last one in a sing-song voice.

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Okay, now my reply:

 

A ball of bright light was speeding towards the earth's surface, almost like a huge flaming comet of white fire, tendrils of red flickering here and there. Unseen inside this ball of unknown origin, was a man, appearing human in appearance, curled up in a tight fetal position, his eyes closed, his arms wrapped tight around his knees, which were pressed against his chest.

 

Breaking through the earth's outer stratosphere, it hurled through the atmosphere, gaining even more speed, growing larger, until in a huge flash of light, it crashes into the earth's surface, creating a huge crater, at least twenty feet wide and ten feet in depth. Smoke rose from it, and spots of fire flickered on the ground.

 

As the dust settles, a figure could be seen standing up, and a man comes into view. Blood red eyes flick back and forth, taking in his surroundings. He was thin in stature, but it was obvious he was strong, from the muscular structure of his bare arms. In his right hand was a long bladed katana, still sheathed.

 

He radiated power, and gave off a strange aura that was unknown to those who were fast approaching where he was. Climbing up the side of the crater, he steps out, and looks around, using his left hand to push back the dark brown black bangs that were hanging in his eyes, so he could see a bit clearer. "Interesting..." he murmurs, noticing right away how similar the place looked to his home.

 

He bends his knees, and jumps up, springing like a rocket boosted bouncy ball, rising fifty feet in the air, and hovering there, getting a broader view of his surroundings. Slowly he turns around, until he spots something coming closer, moving fast. He narrows his eyes, his thumb pressing against the guard of his katana, unsheathing it a mere centimeter, just in case he needed to use it.

 

 

STATUS:

The Warrior Prince of Xeros

 

Name: Nexus Uriel

Nickname: Nyx

Age: 21

Birthday: October 15th, or where he's from, October is known as Sensho, or Fire Month

Race: Xerothuan (See below for details)

Home Planet: Xeros

Main Element: Fire

Power Level: 1429 (base)

Gender: Male

Sexuality: Unsure

Position: Uke

 

Appearance:

Height: 5’ 8"

Weight: 146 lbs

Eyes: Dark blood red, slanted slightly, with dark eyelashes and thin expressive eyebrows

Hair color and style: Dark brown, almost black. Long and very shaggy. His bangs nearly always hang in his face, obscuring his eyes from view.

Skin: Lightly tanned

Markings: A circular red flame tattoo on his left shoulder, inside the circle of flames is a bird that resembles a phoenix with four wings, the symbol of his power and main element.

Body Shape: Even though he appears thin, he is quite muscular and toned, with an excellent physique and a healthy body.

Clothing: See image. When he's training he goes shirtless, and shoeless, wearing just the pants.

Piercings, jewelry, etc: Has his tongue pierced.

 

Personality: Has a very calm, quiet, and stoic personality, quietly observing the surroundings and goings on around him. He may seem withdrawn, but he is not. He's just not used to talking to many people, and simply enjoys being in other's company. In battle he is the same, quietly observing, and easily coming up with ways to defeat the enemy. He is a skilled combatant, and will do anything to protect those he cares about.

 

Saying: "Simply saying you're going to save someone doesn't make you a hero. Where I come from, you have to do it and prove yourself a hero by succeeding over and over again. Because once just isn't good enough."

 

Background/History: Came to the planet Earth on a quest to find out about the place so similar to his own, and yet so different. He also came to learn about the humans, other races and other creatures, wanting to learn everything he could, especially fighting styles. Where he came from is a mystery to everyone, and he won't share that information easily, or to just anyone at random.

 

Xerothuans: A human looking species, they have powers similar to Saiyans and Nemekians. They are also capable of controlling a single primary element at will. However, those of the noblest of blood lines, the 'Descenz' or descendants/royalty, are exempt to the one element rule, and can control at most three out of the five elements. However, their fighting style is unique. Instead of fighting outright with their energy and power, they store their spirit energy/ki in weapons, unleashing it in their attacks, making it a much more efficient way of fighting. The level of rank in Xeros is by what weapon the bearer uses. A long katana like blade being the highest ranking.

 

Planet Xeros: A planet similar in appearance to Earth, but much smaller. It has but two continents, one for noble blood, and the other for commoners. The biggest difference between earth and Xeros is the way their ecosystem functions.

 

Unique Fact, How the Calendar is Organized In Xeros: Spring (March-May) is the month of Earth/Mithlos and Water/Estes, Summer (June-August) is the month of Lightning/Dekosde, Fall (September-November) is the Month of Fire/Sensho, and Winter (December-February) is the month of Air/Haiko.

 

So, if you were to be born in June 3, you'd be born Dekosde the 3 day of the first month

 

Abilities:

*Excellent strategist

*Can manipulate the element of fire

*Can also manipulate the elements of air and lightning, though because they aren't his main element, they aren't as strong when uses them to attack.

*Wields a long blade katana

*Can use spirit energy at will

*Can use powers similar to that of Saiyans and Nemekians

*Has what is called Phoenix Release. Similar to going super saiyan'

*Is skilled at hand to hand combat

*is a skilled warrior

*Is a fast learner

 

Moves/Skills: Revealed IC

 

Theme Song:

 

[Bardock]

"He landed. Not far from here." Piccolo's voice was monotone as he flew in sync with his friend, Krillen. They were headed towards whatever made that large crater, and whatever was resonating a power he hadn't felt since Frieza. Green-toned skin was flashing through the air as they made it in record time to the crash site. He wore only his black GI outfit, but no turbon or hat. He glared at the man... if they could even call him that, in front of them.

 

Krillen, smaller in size and wearing a bright red shirt and khaki pants, looked intimidated as he hovered in the air beside Piccolo, "Oh man... this guy is giving me funny vibes, dude."

 

Piccolo studied this man, immediately taking notice of the katana. Almost immediately, he felt another presence showing. A look of confusion covered his face as he raised a brow, then looked over at Krillen, "I thought you said Goku wouldn't be coming."

 

Krillen, dumbfounded, nodded, "He won't. He AND Vegeta both said they had something else to do."

 

Piccolo became on guard. He looked about, first at the stranger, then around, 'Did he bring a friend..?' He had thought to himself. Before he could stop him, Krillen finally spoke out.

 

"Who are you?" He kept his eyes on this stranger, his short black hair flying in the wind.

 

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Bardock held Gracie in his arms as he flew towards the strange energy. He hadn't felt something this powerful since he rose up against Lord Chilled years ago. He growled at the memory, infuriated that it took so long to get strong enough to destroy him. Gracie, seeing Bardock angry, softly reached up and touched his scar.

 

Bardock immediately calmed. He didn't know why... but Gracie always knew how to make him calm down when he was at his angriest.

 

"Bardock, I am afraid.."

 

Bardock blinked, sensing they were close to where this stranger landed. She could feel it, too. And it was scaring her. His eyes met the young girls', then they looked straight ahead, "What have I always told you?"

 

Gracie thought for a moment, then a soft smile portrayed on her lips, "Conceal, don't feel. But let the pride show. Never back down, and fear won't grow."

 

Bardock smiled, a genuine smile that Gracie has only seen few times, "Atta girl."

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As he hovered midair, two figures appear behind him, and he could tell they didn't think he knew of their presence, one a smaller man, and a green man with large pointed ears. The smaller male calls out to him, asking what his name was, and he turns around, both looking at him, and he stares right back, slipping his katana out a bit more, light glinting off the blade. As he did this, his power level began to rise, slowly becoming higher and higher, until it soon it was past 1600, and still rising.

 

For a moment as he was silent, lowering his arm and the hand that was holding his bangs back, before speaking up, his voice calm and collected, and slightly medium in pitch, having a strange, unique accent to it. "I'm Nexus. Nexus Uriel. And who might you be?" Sharp, vampire like fangs flashed as he spoke, his teeth super white and perfect. His eyes narrow slightly, his brows pressing together gently.

 

The wind ruffles his hair, tossing it around before setting it back down against his head once more. His power level was now at 1800, but showed no signs of ceasing in rising up even higher. He looked at them, and could tell that both men were highly suspicious of him, he could see it in their eyes, but made no move to ease that suspision either, keeping quiet, his right hand on his blade, his left at his side.

 

Another presence was nearing as well, but Nexus keeps his eyes on the two in front of him. He wonders what they were doing, he wanted to get on with his mission. But he knew that while these two were he here, he wouldn't be able to do that. But he was patient. He knew if he needed to, he could easily defeat the two in front of him.

[Bardock]

Piccolo reached up and slams a fist down on Krillen's head, "Idiot

Just shut up and let me do the talking."

 

Krillen lets out a cry, glaring at Piccolo, "Hey!! That hurt, you ass!!" He holds the top of his head, but does what he's told. He lowered his arms, looking back at the man who called himself Nexus.

 

"What is your business here?" Piccolo raised his arms, moving them so that they crossed over his chest. Nexus' power was rising, and rising still. How strong was this being? The Nemekian heard Krillen crack his knuckles, a sign that he would be ready to fight. Piccolo glanced at Krillen, and then blinked as he heard the pitpat of two feet hitting the pavement

 

A man... and a little girl. But it wasn't the fact that this man had a tail that shocked Piccolo. It was the fact that he looked just like Goku, except his skin tone was darker, and he had a scar on his face in the shape of an x.

 

Bardock glanced up at the two men hovering in the sky before he set his eyes on the stranger. He raised his power level, the force from his energy flared out, causing his hair to blow upwards, "Gracie... hide."

 

Gracie did as she was told, jumping onto the ground and running off into another direction. Far enough to not get hurt, but close enough to see and hear what was going on. She stared at the man, and shivered. She sensed his power growing rapidly, with no signs of decreasing, and it gave her the creeps. Friend or foe, she knew Bardock would be prepared to fight. He was the strongest man she'd ever met.

 

Bardock stared at the stranger, and then grew annoyed at the fact Piccolo and Krillen were both staring at him. "WHAT?!"

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Blank eyes stared as the two bickered, amused by the humorous display, but it didn't show on his face. The green one then speaks to him, asking what his business was for being there, but Nexus does not respond, instead looks the the smaller guy, who had cracked is knuckles, apparently ready to fight, and Nexus raises his eyebrows, a corner of his lip lifting a tiny bit, so he was smirking slightly.

 

Before anything could be done however, two more people arrive, one another man with a tail wrapped around his waist, and a small girl in his arms. Nexus looks to them, his eyes narrowing even more, a frown now on his lips as the newcomer looked straight at him. The man sets the girl down, telling her to leave, which she does, running off to get to a safe distance.

 

The man began to raise his power level, his hair lifting as he did. Right as the guy did this, Nexus's eyes widening for a moment, but then go back to normal, and then unsheathes his katana in one swift motion, and right as he did, his power level spikes drastically, going from 1922 to 4000 in a split second, as the contained energy within the katana's sheathe was released.

 

However, even though his power level paused in rising, it wasn't over just yet, and the others would probably sense that fact. His blade flashes in the sun, a crimson line of what appeared to be a flame design ran down the middle of the blade. Wind whipped around him, his clothes being tugged at, his hair flying in his face. A crackling sound filled the air, like that of electricity popping, or lightning getting ready to strike. The fire spots on the ground flares up, becoming like large pillars.

 

"What indeed..." Nexus murmurs, smirking. Even though he was normally docile and relaxed, Nexus came from a planet of fighters. So when he knew there was a fight to be had, he was more than ready. His blood began to burn and boil with his warrior's spirit that desired battle, itching to begin, knowing that it would be pointless to explain anything right at that moment.

[Bardock]

Piccolo was the first to respond, spiking his own energy higher. The aura around him glowed a bright golden color and he narrowed his eyes as he watched Nexus. His eyes darted back and forth between him and the other guy, who was still slowly raising his own power level. 'We need to be careful..' Piccolo growled softly, 'That katana looks really powerful.'

 

Bardock smirked softly, his hands clenched into fists. He raised into the air. Out of nowhere, Bardock finally raised his power level again substantially. His hair turned a bright golden color, his eyes a bright Turquoise Color.

 

Piccolo cried out in shock, "Another Saiyan?!"

 

"Whoa, tell me I'm dreaming..." Krillen couldn't believe his eyes. He turned his attention to Nexus again, who looked like he was ready to fight, "Okay, guys, can we talk about this for a-"

 

Krillen was cut off when Bardock suddenly growled, and phased out. Seconds later he reappears right behind Nexus, a kick aimed straight at his body.

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The sudden rise in this new guys power level did not frighten Nexus, he knew that he'd be just fine. His eyes focused only on the now golden haired man, hearing the green guy say,in some surprise, that this man was a Saiyan. Interesting. He'd heard of this race before, but never met one. Now was the first time Nexus was meeting a Saiyan, another nationality of warriors, though in his opinion, their way of fighting was crude and unsophisticated, but interesting and would definitely try learning a thing or two from them.

 

Nexus could hear the smaller guy call out to them, but ignores his words as he tried to get them to talk, focusing his attention on this man only. He could feel the excitement, and next thing he knew, the guy was gone, just to appear right in front of him, a leg kicking straight towards him, but he just smirks, eyes flashing.

 

"You're not fast enough." He blocks the kick with his katana, however instead of using the bladed edge, he uses the flat of the sword. The leg connects with the sword, and Nexus shoves outward, flinging the man away, flipping backwards. He wasn't going to say this out loud, but he was not here to kill. He'd fight for a bit, but eventually he'd have to stop, because if he wanted to, he could easily obliterate all three of these people.

 

Reaching up, he pulls a small silver object from his clothes, and crushes it in his hand, silver dust floating away. 'Now then, let's see what we can do here.' He then readies himself again, ignoring but not blocking out the small man's growing complaints, he kept trying to get them to talk instead of fight. But he knew that wouldn't work, seeing the expression on this "Saiyan's" face.

[Bardock]

Bardock growled as his kick was negated. Being shoved back, he flipped in the air before coming to a halt. He cracked his neck, getting ready in his fighting stance again. He could hear the smaller man cry out, waving his arms, trying to get his attention and it didn't phase him. As he started to move he suddenly felt a hand on his shoulder, and a strong voice say, "Enough."

 

Bardock glared, seeing the Nemekian hovering beside him. He shook off the hand, "Move!!" He flew at the stranger, this time throwing a punch at him.

 

Gracie watched from the sideline, her eyes in amazement as Bardock went at this guy with such pride, such honor, and bravery. It was almost as if he was scared of nothing. But at the same time, she was afraid for him, "Bardock! The katana, watch out for it!!"

 

'Who on earth would bring a child to a fighting area??' Krillen couldn't help but move his eyes towards her, watching her as she called from the sidelines. This girl reminded him of his own daughter, nearly eight years old now. He finally averted his eyes towards the Saiyan and he studied how he fought, 'It's almost old-school... no thinking, just going at it. If he continues, he will die.'

 

Piccolo glanced over at Krillen, nodding his head to show he was thinking the exact same thing.

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Nexus watched as the green man tried to get this Saiyan to stop fighting, but it was no good, there was no stopping the man's pride, or warrior spirit. Shoving away from the pointed eared male, the man charges again, this time trying to punch him, but he just shakes his head, his eyes calculating every single move. "Once again, too slow." He says, his voice sounding as if he was slightly bored, as if this was just child's play.

 

When the man was withing five feet, he makes a forward slicing motion with the katana, and a blast of wind comes forth, knocking the man back once again, the turbulence from the air too great to push through. The effects of the wind blast could be felt by even the other's in the air, both the smaller guy and the green one, as it rushed past, and disappears in the distance.

 

He flashes from view, and before the one he was fighting could recover, he brings the butt of his katana's handle down hard on top of his head, the force great enough to send him crashing down to the earth below. He hovers up above, his eyes never once showing his actions, always calm and blank, but a flash of amusement could be seen as he grins a bit. This was way too easy, just like he thought it would be.

 

Glancing at the green guy and the short man, he shakes his head, it was obvious that Nexus didn't want to end up hurting the guy. And also it was apparent this was the fact, or else he wouldn't have just deflected the attacks, instead he would have struck back, slicing with his sword instead of using the side. "Just stop while you're ahead. I don't want to kill you." He calls, his voice echoing in the air.

[Bardock]

Bardock felt the force of the Katana against his chest, so much it made his armour crack. He was shocked by the blow, and he tried to right himself. That's when he felt the other blow to the back of the head. He immediately plummeted to the ground, crashing hard.

 

Krillen watched, gasping as he stared at the newcomer. But he sighed softly, "Can't say I didn't see that coming..."

 

Piccolo nodded, lowering to where he was hovering just a few feet from Nexus, "Just answer me this.... friend, or foe?"

 

Krillen was trying to pay attention to what Piccolo was saying but he also wanted to go down to see if the Saiyan was alright. He had heard Gracie call his name, "Bardock!!!"

 

Gracie ran over to Bardock, pulling his head into her lap, "Bardock..? Please be okay..." Upon seeing Krillen, she covered his chest with her body, "Go away!! Leave him alone!!"

 

"Calm down, I'm here to help.." he leans over, softly touching Bardock's forehead, "God.. he looks so much like Goku, it's unreal..."

 

It was then that Bardock groaned softly, raising a hand to touch his head where he was hit. "Damn..." he opened his eyes slowly, realizing what happened and he glared up at the man, gritting his teeth in anger, "I am not a fool.." He started to move again, but Krillen rose in the air, right in his way.

 

"Bastard.." Bardock was getting annoyed by his meddling, "You want to die?!"

 

"Can you honestly not see that he's stronger than you?? He could tear you to pieces if he wanted to, but he instead just knocked you flat on your ass. Stop being such..." Krillen was struggling with the words, seeing Bardock with his black hair again, looking just like Goku, "...such a fucking Saiyan!"

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Turning to face the green guy, who had moved closer, he grips his katana tighter, just in case. But it seemed that all the other wanted to ask was if he was a friend, or a foe. He doesn't relax his grip though, as he answered the question, his voice hinting at his boredom of this battle. "I'm a friend. But...." he narrows his eyes. "You could also say I'm a foe." A frown tugs at his lips, and he looks down to the ground.

 

The smaller man had descended, to see if the guy was okay, and as he did so did the girl, who kneeled down, pulling the guy's head into her lap. For a moment the two were arguing, but then the man woke, getting to his feet, trying to come up to Nexus again, but the short man blocked his way.

 

Nexus rolls his eyes, flipping his katana in his hand a couple of times, before slipping it back into it's sheathe, but even though he did this, his power level did not drop. Crossing his arms over his chest, he sighs, waits a few moments, then looks to the green guy again. "I don't want to hurt him, or any of you. That's the last thing I want to do. But, if he insists on fighting, I'll have no choice but to fight back."

 

He pauses, closing his eyes for a few seconds, opening the again after a moment. "And I won't hold back this time." He was giving his warning now, so as he didn't need to explain later. His eyes glance to green man once more. "You understand this...right?"

[Bardock]

Piccolo nods his head, looking at Nexus and crossing his own arms over his muscular chest, "I may just let you teach him a lesson. He reminds me of another Saiyan I know." He raised his dark eyes to Nexus again, "My name is Piccolo. I was once the guardian of Earth." He took a pause before adding, "As long as we son't have any problems, then no harm will come. But in order to know, what business do you have here, on Earth?"

 

Krillen stared at Bardock for a moment before he finally calmed slightly with the help of Gracie. He lowered to the ground as he placed both hands on his hips, "We think he isn't here to hurt anyone. So there's no need to be hostile." Krillen then finally smiled, "So I know three things about you so far: your name is Bardock, you're a Saiyan, and you look like my friend, Goku."

 

Bardock raised a hand to stop him. As Krillen blinked, Bardock raised his eyes to him, "I'm not here to be your friend. And I could care less about your friend. I'm only here for one thing."

 

Gracie appeared beside him, giggling softly. She hugged him around the leg, looking up at Bardock.

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A smirk plays upon Nexus's lips as he listened to the words that were told to him, about teaching the guy a lesson. He had no problem with doing that, it would give him something to do while he thought of what actions he'd make next. Nodding in acknowledgment when the man introduced himself as Piccolo, he was a bit interested in the fact that Piccolo had said he was once the guardian of the earth.

 

However, when asked to state his business, the amused expression on his face disappears, and becomes blank. For a moment he was silent, lowering his gaze to watch the three on the ground, his arms lowering, and his hands curling into fists. Then he looks to Piccolo, his expression serious. "I will keep that information to myself. If I told you, you'd probably kill me." Looking away, he sighs. "But know this, I'm not a threat. All I can say about why I'm here...is for personal reasons."

 

Slipping the sheathed katana into his belt, he hoped that this guy wouldn't ask too many questions. He knew this wasn't his planet, he was pretty much invading this place, but he had his reason as to keeping his mission a secret. He looks to Piccolo again, and it was clear he wasn't going to say anything else.

 

He could hear what was being said below, by the three there. "And why are you here?" Nexus asks, raising an eyebrow. "Are you here to learn a lesson in how not to get your butt handed to you like a child? I could help in that, but I'm afraid school just got out for the day. Maybe next time." Nexus was known for his usual laid back, quiet demeanor, but there were times when he could be a bit more outgoing, and quite humurous.

[Bardock]

If Bardock were a cat, his fur would stand on all ends, showing his annoyance. Instead, his tail unwound from his waist and the fur on it stood out in aggravation, "What?! Come say that to my face you half-pint wuss!!" Gracie was holding onto his arm, crying out when he had taken a step. Krillen sighed, shaking his head, 'Man, this guy won't learn...'

 

Piccolo narrowed his eyes at Nexus only slightly, "As long as you don't try to kill everyone, then I don't care. As for him-" he jut a thumb in Bardock's direction, his face turning serious, "I have a feeling things will get interesting."

 

"Can you let it go?? He's not hurting anyone!" Krillen had placed both hands on Bardock's stomach, since he was only as tall as the middle of his chest, not really holding him back, but trying to keep some level of peace.

 

Bardock stopped, growling as he crossed his arms over his own chest, a small blush portraying over his handsome features. Gracie took a few steps forward, her hands behind her back, and she looked up at Nexus, "Hey, Mister! What's your name??"

 

Gracie speaking to this guy.. in just that way made all the anger diminish from inside. She reminded him of Barry... the kid alien who had tried to be his friend when he had none. Even now, that happy smile on her face, her eyes big with unanswered questions. He looked up, eager to know if this guy would satisfy her hunger for answers... or shoot her down like he had done so with Barry in the past.

 

Piccolo lowered slowly, his eyes fixed on the new Saiyan, "He's got a good point. Who are YOU and why are you here?"

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The strangest reaction came from Nexus. His demeanor seemed calm, but when the guy responded to him, he bursts out laughing, his voice echoing around them, the sound quite lighthearted and surprisingly sweet to the ears. "You're funny, you know that? You call me half pint, and yet you can't hit me once, even at my near weakest, plus with me holding back nearly eighty five percent of my sheik dur?" In his language, power level is called sheik dur.

 

Once Nexus calms down, he looks to Piccolo. "You need not worry. I promise not to harm anyone here. Del siku hajk. Or as you say here, 'on my honor'." He gave the man a reassuring look, and grins. "And I agree. Things definitely will be interesting." Then when he hears a voice calling, that was not either of the men on the ground, he looks down, surprised that the girl had spoken to him, curiosity in her eyes, no fear in her voice.

 

He looks straight at her, his face softening a bit. "You wish to know my name?" He smiles. Children where he came from were cherished beings, a treasure to treat with utmost care. "I am called Nexus Uriel. But you may call me Nyx if you like." Nyx was a nickname that he was given by the child he knew back home. With those words, he lowers himself down to the ground, landing lightly on his feet about twenty feet from the three already there.

 

He waited for Piccolo to land as well before walking over to them, however, he keeps a shirt distance between himself and the group, not quite comfortable to get too close just yet. He had noticed the faint blush on the guy's face after he'd teased him, wondering what that was all about. For now he just falls silent, his appearance once again becoming stoic and quiet, watching the proceedings silently.

[Bardock]

Bardock was shocked at the sight. Nexus had welcomed Gracie's questions with open arms. Although he grit his teeth, he said nothing. If Gracie was okay with this... Nexus guy, then maybe Bardock could be, too. At that moment, he turned his head towards Piccolo, his eyes still narrowed, "My name is Bardock. Why I am here has nothing to do with you unless you know a Saiyan by the name of Kakarot."

 

Piccolo blinked his eyes, shock portraying over his face, "Goku? What do you want with him?"

 

Krillen was next to say something, shaking his head, "Oh man.. I had a feeling you were after him.."

 

Bardock tsked again, shaking his head, "'Goku'? Stupid Earth name. He is my son."

 

Piccolo once again showed shock on his face as he stared at Bardock. It was true, the resemblance was uncanning. But for Bardock to be alive... it wasn't possible.

 

Bardock stared at the people staring at him, and he felt the heat of another blush on his cheeks. God, he hated being the center of attention! "If you know where I can find him... it would be wise to just tell me..."

 

They were quiet for a while. Finally, Piccolo turned his head into the eastern direction. Oh man... things were getting interesting. Piccolo turned his head back, "No need... he and Vegeta are heading this way..."

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After a moment, Nexus begins to back away, taking one step at a time, little by little putting more space between himself and the group of people. Since they were all distracted with talking amongst themselves, he saw this as the golden opportunity to take his leave. He had stayed long enough to hear the guy's name was Bardok, and what he was searching for. And that was good enough for him.

 

Slowly, so slowly, with measured steps, quiet and careful, he clears fifteen feet, then turns around and walks away, his power level slowly returning to nor all as the energy within him begins to return to the sheathe of the katana. Now that that was over and done with, he could finally do what wanted to do to begin with. However, he doesn't get very far when he senses two more people arriving, making him stop in his footsteps, once more clasping at his katana's handle.

 

'What now?' he thinks to himself, staring in the direction of east, where he felt them coming from. He was not looking forward to having to fight aimlessly again, he just wanted to focus on doing his own thing. Just what was with all these people coming from everywhere? It was beginning to annoy him.

 

Flying at great speed to where he'd been informed of where Piccolo and Krillen had gone, Goku hurries to get there. He and Vegeta had been told that the two had been gone for quite some time, and he was worried his friends had met up with some powerful foe and were stuck in a battle. Looking at Vegeta, who was flying next to him, he speaks up. "So, do ya think we're going to have to fight? I sure hope not!"

[Bardock]

Vegeta, dressed in his usual attire of black spandex pants and a black tank with white boots and gloves, tsked as he flew beside Goku, "Not that it would matter, anyway. If we do fight, I'll just destroy him." Vegeta smirked softly, glancing at his friend out of the corner of his eye. In all honesty, he had tried to tell the male that his friends would be fine, and it'd be pointless to go. But there was no talking Goku out of helping his friends.

 

It was also strange.. Vegeta was feeling a ki from three new people. The warrior who was landing on Earth and another that he'd been feeling for a few days now. He never knew when it would be best to bring it up to Goku, since it seemed like everyday something was going on. First Bulma left Vegeta and Trunks, then ChiChi divorced Goku. After a few moments, Vegeta finally stopped, "Kakarot... there's something you should know.."

 

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Bardock's eyes traveled to the East, shocked to learn that his son was on his way. Damn it!! What would he say?? Bardock took a step away, fighting inside what he wanted to do... what he wanted To say.

 

Feeling the weight on Bardock's chest and heart, Gracie turned, pulling on Bardock's arm until he was at her level. She smiles and places her hands on his shoulders, "Conceal, don't feel. But let your pride show. Never back down, and fear won't grow."

 

Bardock looked at Gracie, smiling softly at her. He leaned forward, pressing his forehead against hers for a moment before he stood again, taking a deep breath. They were close... soon, Bardock would see his son again.

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Glancing at Vegeta, Goku smiles. He was still worried though, so when Vegeta suddenly stops flying, he halts too, looking at him, a surprised expression in his face. "What is it? Can it wait? I gotta see if Krillen and Piccolo are okay. I know they're tough, but still. This guy is supposed to have a massive power level!" He waits for Vegeta to speak, seeing the expression in his face, wondering just what could be on the other's mind. They had been through a lot recently, so it was probably something about that.

 

His annoyance did not show on his face as he stood there, and eventually, like before, moves so he was hovering up in the sky, to get a more broad view of anything coming from whatever direction, this time the case being in the east. Why now, of all times? No doubt it was like Piccolo and the other guy of whom he'd yet to learn the name of. To figure out who he was.

 

Glancing back at the group, he guessed there was no chance for slipping way now. He'd have to stick around a bit longer. Though...the name Goku struck something in him. He had to ask. He goes down, and walks over to where the others were standing, and glances at Bardok before looking to Piccolo. "This Goku you speak of...is he a Saiyan too by any chance?" He waits, gripping his sword tightly.

[Bardock]

Vegeta takes Goku's arm, holding it tightly, "Don't you feel it, Kakarot? There are TWO distinct power levels. One is the newcomer... and I have this feeling the other is a Saiyan. His reading is higher than the others. If the monk is there, he could beat him easily. Maybe stand his ground against the Green Giant." He pauses before any outburst was cast, "Yes, I know, they have names. "I don't trust this other Ki... you remember the last time a Saiyan came face to face with us..." his grip tightened on Goku's arm, "I almost lost you.. twice..."

 

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Piccolo's eyebrow raised slightly at Nexus, nodding, "Yes, he is. But Goku is not an enemy. As long as no harm comes to his friends or family, he will leave you be." He narrows his eyes back at Bardock, who hasn't moved from his spot.

 

Sensing Piccolo's wary, Krillen walked up to him, "Okay, what's up, Piccolo? You're looking a bit stressed out."

 

"Krillen... the last times Saiyans came looking for Goku, they always ended up trying to kill him. Raditz,Vegeta, Nappa, Turles, Broly..." he kept his eyes on Bardock still, "I don't trust him..."

 

Krillen nodded, understanding, but he glanced at Bardock as well, "Yeah.. but Piccolo... Bardock's not nearly as strong as they were. Are you sure he's gonna be the same?"

 

Piccolo shook his head, "I don't know.." he finally turned his attention back to Nexus, "Why?"

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

"Yeah, I feel it. Which is why we've got to get to the others!" He what Vegeta was thinking, and he felt a bit bad that he was doing thus against the other's own wishes. When he hears the rude nicknames that Vegeta says, he was about to retort, but was cut off before he could say anything. "I remember alright. That won't ever happen again. Don't worry. I'll be fine." He smiled at Vegeta to show he was confident he'd be alright. He looks to the direction they were heading, itching to get there right away.

 

His suspicious confirmed, Nexus looks away, his eyes narrowing, a frown in his lips, and his jaw clenches. "Shit..." He had not been expecting to meet the other so soon after arriving. He barely hears what Piccolo says next, or the conversation between him and his friend. he only thing he picked up was the last bit. They were worried that Bardok would be a problem, huh?

 

Then, they stop talking, and Piccolo turns to him again, asking why he'd asked about Goku. His eyes flash a but, the frown deepening. He answers before he could stop himself, his voice completely serious, unlike his calm and docile way if speaking. "You shouldn't worry be worrying about Saiyans right now." He grits his teeth, his grip so tight on the blade if his katana that his knuckles were white.

 

Like before, he slips his katana a bit from the sheathe, so once again his power level began to rise steadily. He had something he had to get done, though it was a bit sooner than he'd expected or hoped. It was his mission. But Nexus wasn't going to follow the rules. "I want to stay here on Earth. And one way or another, I'll make that happen."

[Bardock]

Vegeta stared at him before letting his arm go and nodded, "Alright... Then let's go.." He wasn't so sure Goku would be safe. But as they started flying in that direction, the only thing Vegeta could do was pray... and hoped God was listening.

 

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Piccolo was shocked at the angry look on Nexus' face but before he uttered a word, Gracie suddenly came up to Nexus, no fear, mo hesitation. She looked up at him, her eyes wide and saddened, "Nyx.. Bardock has been searching a long time for Kakarot... you're not going to hurt him... are you?"

 

Bardock had only heard the sound of his katana unsheath and he growled angrily, "Ten years..."

 

Krillen and Piccolo both looked at Bardock now. His power level was rising, his hair started to glow again and electricity was sparking from where he stood. He turned to Nexus, angrily watching him, "Ten years I scoured every inch of the galaxy, searching for my son. I have a chance to see him and I'll be damned if some freak takes that away from me. If you touch my son... I'll kill you where you stand!"

 

Bardock knew he stood no chance against this man... but this would be the one time he would die trying.. die all over again, kust for the chance to meet his son.

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

When the little girl comes up to him, his eyes widen in surprise, but his expression softens a tiny bit, his eyes glimmering with what appeared to be some sort of pained sadness as he looked back into the girls' brown ones. He ignores any stares he was getting at that moment, and kneels down so he was eye level with her, and answers her question, his voice low and soft, filled with quiet misery.

 

"No...I'm not. I promise. Del siku hajk. On my honor." He presses a clenched fist over his heart, and stands up straight. He had spoken soft enough so that only she could hear, which was what he wanted, though he sensed that Piccolo might have heard him as well. With ears as big as those, he's got to have powerful hearing as well.

 

His eyes look at Bardock now, who had spoken up, his face angry, his words angrier. Nexus was not intimidated though, instead his eyes flash with annoyance and irritation. He fully pulls out his katana, and points it directly at the Saiyan. "I'd like to see you try and kill me!" He growls, baring his sharp fangs. "Now stand down! You'll get your chance to speak with your son. But that's AFTER I deal with him. What's fifteen more minutes of waiting?"

 

His power level had spiked once again, he was at 4,000, but unlike before, it kept rising. He knew he had to plan this carefully, or he'd ending up accidentally hurting everyone there. The only person he planned on getting hurt right then, was himself. He looks to Piccolo, his eyes serious. For a moment he was silent. Then he speaks up, his voice solemn. "I meant what I said earlier. I promised to not bring harm to anyone here, and I gave my word as a warrior. And where I'm from, warriors don't go back on their word."

 

With one last look at Bardok, his the look on his face showing he wasn't messing around, he jumps up into the sky, and hovers, waiting for Goku to appear.

[Bardock]

Gracie smiles at Nexus, watching him as he rose into the air and got ready to do whatever he needed to. She then heard Bardock call her name, and she spun around, prancing back over to where he was standing. She saw that same blush on his face, anger taking over his features and as he opened his mouth to yell back, Gracie pointed up as she saw two men flying towards them, "Look!!!"

 

Goku was the first to land and he gave a small 'hm' as both boots clapped against the ground. He smiled, gls d to see Piccolo and Krillen okay, "Hey!"

 

Vegeta landed after him, as soft as a cat, and he just crossed his arms over his chest, staring at the back of Goku's head.

 

"I was worried, guys.. Gohan said you had been gone a while and-" he blinked when he finally saw Bardock, shock coming over his face, "Hey... do you guys see a... bigger me standing over there..?"

 

Bardock stared at Goku, feelings overwhelming him at that very moment. He took a step in front and softly reached out, "Kakarot.."

 

Goku blinked, confusion washing over his face as he stared back, "You... know who I am? Vegeta is the only one who calls me that. Hey, you must be that Saiyan energy that Vegeta was talking about."

 

Bardock nodded his head, "You are my-"

 

"God, I REALLY hate to break up this reunion." Piccolo interrupted Bardock, stepping in front of Goku, "But there is something that NEEDS to be taken CARE of..." he gritted his teeth, looking upwards at Nexus who was glaring at Goku and hovering above them.

 

Goku looks up then, "Oohhh.. right." He nods and rises in the air, waving a hand, "Hi. I'm Goku!" He smiled at the person in front of him.