Dragon Ball Story: The Lost and The Forgotten

The Arrival of Evil Forces!

Inside the green forest, the Saiyans made camp. While Broly was intrigued by the lake and spent most of the time there, Raditz searched for food. It didn't take long for a blood-thirst animal to attack the long-haired warrior. A flying boar-like beast went after the Saiyan, who quickly took it down. He seized the animal by the wings and carried it through the thick forest. The scent of blood and the emitting heat summoned a ferocious serpent. Raditz jumped in the air to void the nasty fangs. He aimed at the bluish viper and hurled himself at the beast. With a strong kick to the top of the head, the Saiyan secured another meal for tonight.

However, as he dragged both animals to the camp, Raditz looked somewhat troubled. He thought now that he was stronger and not rotting on Vampa, he would feel better and more at ease. But that wasn't the case. Ever since Cui got to planet Vampa, it made him realize Freeza and the rest were looking for him. And now that Cui had been killed and the pod was missing, they would not stop searching for him.

Cold sweat trailed down the Saiyan's face because an image of the dreadful Emperor appeared in his head. He halted and placed a hand against the tree, supporting himself while panic took hold of his entire body. Memories of the red-eyed tyrant's evil deeds surfaced. A particular one froze the warrior completely. It was one where Freeza blew up a whole planet with a finger flick. He was there, a child watching the world turn to fireworks and ash while the creature he served laughed like a madman.

The Saiyan bit his lower lip, which began to bleed slightly. He shut his eyes and shook his head. The man tried to forget the memory and shake off the paralyzing fear. He punched the tree and muttered some words while desperately trying to get a hold of himself.

"I am not the same as I was... I am far stronger than I ever was... And I am growing stronger each day! Besides, Freeza will never find me once we leave with a new ship tomorrow!"

His thoughts cleared up as he said that out loud. He backed away from the tree and let out a sigh. The Saiyan picked up the animals from the ground and returned to the camp, tricking his troubled thoughts with the idea of leaving Shamo in a brand new, untraceable ship.

Upon returning to the camp, Raditz saw Broly sitting on the ground, nibbling on a large fish's tail. The long-haired warrior dropped his catch next to a log on which he sat. He placed dozens of rocks in a circle and threw some wood in the middle. He raised his hand and fired a tiny beam at the sticks, enough to set them ablaze. While the flames grew stronger, Raditz gazed at Broly, who didn't seem to like the tail, and shifted the focus onto the body. However, before the gentle Saiyan took a bite, Raditz thwarted him.

"Stop, don't eat raw. It will taste even better if you fry it. Let me show you..."

Reluctantly, Broly handed over the fish to Raditz. He observed what the long-haired man was doing with interest and hunger. His stomach growled as he watched Raditz poke the fish with a larger stick and place it over the flames. At first, he was confused and hungry, but after only a few minutes, the slowly fried fish smelled wonderful to Broly. It reminded him of the meal the old man had prepared for them, and he couldn't wait to taste it.

"Hm, that should be done. You can take it and..."

Raditz didn't need to finish the sentence because Broly had already snatched the fish and drooled over it. The wild-haired Saiyan took a bite and chewed on it, looking like the happiest child in the universe. While Broly devoured the meal, Raditz scoffed and took hold of the serpent. He chopped off the head and removed the skin before putting it over the fire. While the snake was slowly roasting, he did a similar process with the flying boar.

The two ate in silence, even after Broly had finished his meal. The Saiyan remained quiet while staring at the sky. Images of the boys and the grandfather who had given them food flashed before his eyes. He couldn't help but wonder if they were okay, considering the situation with the crime organization and the royal family. The Saiyan lowered his head and glanced at Raditz, who violently tore the flesh off the boar. Broly hesitated but eventually spoke.