15 Business (1/2)
”You have made an excellent decision. Earth is now the seventh planet to join the Prometheus Empire.” Raditz said to the king.
After watching the two Saiyans make their way off world, Raditz had to meet with the King of the Earth. Bulma brought the former king a new display screen to allow him to watch the battle on both the limited ZTV feed and the Capsule Corporation satellites. Witnessing the battle left the king with a deep fear of what could befall his world.
Working with the Kakarot Corps. in the past allowed the king to know just how strong people could get. They handled enemies that the military could not. With all the advances in military technology, the army was powerless in the face of enemies Kakarot and his group could defeat with their bare hands. Now there were threats from beyond the stars that were even stronger. Signing up with Raditz was the only logical choice he could make now.
Dr. Briefs and his daughter supplied the king with information about possible galactic threats, and how being a part of the empire will bring some assurances. They also stressed the advantages to having access to the alien technologies Raditz would supply the planet. Of course, Earth would become a member of a larger galactic society.
A press conference was held later that day explaining to the world that their planet had joined a galactic empire of which the king had become a System Governor. Many people worried about what this change would mean for their lives. Capsule Corp. would be accepting applicants for a space training program over the next few years.
When Earth had access to spaceports and ships, they would be allowed to host alien visitors and be free to tour the other imperial planets. With the help of Capsule Corp., it should not take long for the planet to get up to speed technology wise, but the people might take longer to adapt. Most of the blow from the press conference was mitigated by Raditz being the emperor.
They remembered him from the classic fight against the Mysterious rookie at the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament. Raditz had become a legend in the people's hearts. The recording was still viewed the world over to this day. That fight was one of the reasons so many dojos and training schools opened. The only fight that almost topped it was the Kakarot versus Ma Junior in the following tournament.
After the press conference, Raditz flew Bulma to Kami's Lookout along with Reiss. His wife should have learned the flying technique years ago, but Raditz guessed she just liked being carried. It was a very insignificant cost for all the years of help she gave him. If it wasn't for her expertise it would have been a difficult time building an empire. Bureaucracy was not one of Raditz's strong points. The long haired Saiyan was good at coming up with overall goals, but fine details were more in Bulma's wheelhouse.
”I can see Uncle Kakarot and his friends!” Reiss shouted.
Raditz asked his brother and his friends to meet him at Kami's Lookout. He wanted to speak with them after the battle, but there was no time because of the meeting with the king and subsequent news conference. Reiss was excited to see his cousin again. He hoped the two of them could train together someday.
Kami was gathered with everyone on the lookout when Raditz and his family landed. The group was in the middle of a conversation when Raditz walked over.
”It has been some time, Raditz.” the old Namekian greeted, ”Or I suppose you should be called Emperor Raditz, now?”
”No need Kami.” Raditz responded. He saw Piccolo standing far from the group. The much younger Namekian was still uncomfortable in the presence of his father's other half.
When the group finished catching up with each other, Raditz jumped straight to the business of explaining why he wanted to meet.
”Kami, where is your ship located?” Raditz asked. ”I mean I could have found it myself, but as a courtesy I decided to ask you.”
”I thank you for asking first, but I don't know where it would be.” Kami looked downcast. ”When the first invasion happened, I was shocked to learn I was an alien. But I never looked for the ship.”
”May I ask why you want it?” Kami asked.
”I believe Frieza is on his way to your birth planet to obtain their Dragon Balls. He no doubt heard about them over the Scouters. If he doesn't get what he wants, Planet Namek will be no more.” Raditz looked completely serious, ”I did some searching, but the North Galaxy Area, needless to say, is a vast place. Without the coordinates from your ship, it will be difficult to find.”
”Mr. Popo knows where the ship is, Kami.” Popo answered from besides the old Namekian, ”With your permission, Mr. Popo can take them to it.”
”Frieza is the guy who blew up our planet, right?” Kakarot asked his brother.
”Yes, he did just that.” Raditz answered. ”But now that I know where he is going to be and what he wants, I can challenge him and maybe save the planet. Unless Frieza chooses to instantly kill me, I should manage to overcome him.”
What he didn't say was the fact he wanted to use the Namekian Dragon to make a few wishes of his own.
”I want to fight too.” Kakarot said clenching his fists.
”Good you volunteered, brother.Frieza will be bringing his army. He likes to use overwhelming force when taking planets, which is why I was going to ask if any of you wanted to join me in this adventure.” Raditz concluded.
Afterwards, Mr. Popo used his flying carpet to teleport Bulma and Reiss to the derelict Namekian spaceship. The location was in the Yunzabit Heights, which was at 'the world's end,'” a desolate windy place full of grass topped mesas and plateaus. The white ship resembled something made of porcelain with four spiked protrusions as landing legs. There were four spikes at the front of the ship near the bulbous windows and one spike protruding from the back.
The password to enter the ship was the word Piccolo. When the password was given, a circular platform lowered down from the underside of the ship allowing entry. The trio stood on the platform before Bulma gave the password ”Piccolo” to raise the platform again.
While Bulma connected her datapad to download the ship's computer, Reiss checked out the rest of the ship. She knew that if they wanted to repair the ship to functionality, it would take some time. The good news was they didn't need the ship at all. She transmitted the computer data to the imperial flagship in orbit around the planet.
In the end, Krillin, Tien, Piccolo, and Gohan chose to accompany Raditz to Planet Namek. They were going to leave as soon as everyone's affairs were in order. This gave Raditz time to meet his sister-in-law Chichi.
”It is wonderful to meet to you. I've heard so much about you!” Chichi greeted. Raditz, Bulma, and Reiss had arrived at Mt. Pozu. Kakarot's home was much larger than Raditz remembered.
After the greetings were out of the way, Raditz asked, ”What was that structure we flew over near the base of the mountain?”
”That is the Dojo Master Roshi and Son Gohan started after the 23rd world tournament.” Chichi answered.
”So the old man who raised Kakarot is still alive?” Raditz was surprised.
”Yes, we visit frequently. My dad, the Ox King, enjoys spending time there as well.” Chichi explained.