Chapter 20:

" You were created for one simple purpose. " 

Leeks stared down at Sado, his eyes unwavering as the buzzing crowd ignored the two, walking past. 

" To help conquer a planet. Named Planet Apple. " Sado's head tilted slightly, confused, while Leeks continued to talk. " We've tried for decades to conquer and yet, each time we've failed. " 

" Thousands of saiyans have lost their lives. The planet is similar to one you just conquered. Cold, with limited visibility, and an odd group of inhabitants. Their abilities we don't understand them... I almost died on that planet. " Leeks grabbed onto his saiyan armor's collar, stretching it out, revealing the large scar running across his chest. 

" A single appleian did this to me. Hell... my right ear isn't real. Just a prosthetic. " 

Sado's eyes narrowed, filling with anger.

" So? I get the dark part of the void. Let me grow in the dark, so I can adapt to it. However, how does the void help me against their abilities? " 

" ...Well. You're not fully saiyan. Your DNA is spliced with the appleians. You're a hybrid, about 80 percent saiyan and 20 percent appleian. We were trying to replicate Planet Apple. " 

...

Sado stares up at Leeks, unmoving, his mind racing. Before, he tightly balled his fists as a familiar but oddly distant voice shrouded in fear rang through his mind. "You're just a tool! " 

Sado bit his lip before a small grin crept onto his face. " Final question. Am I saiyan... or a tool? "

"You're a saiyan. "Leek's voice grew bitter as his unwavering eyes flickered with sadness only for a brief moment before returning cold. "You're more of a saiyan than me. I'm nothing like I used to be. " 

Sado's balled fist softened as Leek's eyes glanced to the dirty ground. 

" Gala. That's the name of the Appleian that defeated me; he could have killed me, and yet he didn't. We had a brief conversation before our battle. I was going to send my men to their deaths without them knowing. He mocked it. Saying he would never sacrifice someone of his DNA. " 

Leeks inhaled his breath, shaky. 

" Thousands died because I planned to sacrifice hundreds to save thousands. Ever since our conversation has been ringing through my head. Should I have warned them? Gave them a chance to run away? I don't know. " 

Sado stayed silent, watching the facade of Leeks slowly shattering in front of him. 

" Sado, do not make the same mistake I've made in my past. I used to care what other people thought of me. I wanted to be the perfect saiyan, cold and ruthless, listening to orders, slaughtering without care. Be the King's right-hand man. Be the legend of my family, and yet all I have left is stinging regret and a hatred for the foolish man I served. " 

" He's scared to rebel against King Cold and his son. Trying his hardest to survive just like you and me. I know I ingrained it into your mind for years...But to survive is not the same as to live. Look around, filth, children starving, and yet there's nothing I can do. " 

Leeks finally locked eyes with Sado once more, speaking one final time.

"You're Sado the saiyan, no matter what others think. I don't know what happened on that planet, but you've changed slightly, a light in your eyes that I've only seen once. It's the same as when you saw this planet's surface for the first time, glowing with admiration, one that I long for from my family. "

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Sado stood still until he raised his right hand, wiping right under his eyes with his thumb before looking at his thumb with a confused look on his face. " What's this? " a small droplet of water on his thumb, making Sado stare at it, perplexed. 

Leeks stared down at Sado as, for the first time, a glowing, real smile appeared on his face. " Just call it rain. You'll get used to it...trust me. "...

Thousands of light-years away, a circular spaceship flew through space. Thousands of screens were mounted on the walls as countless pilots wearing uniforms worked diligently. 

In the middle of the spaceship, a throne stood glowing with hundreds of gems. Sitting on it was King Cold, resting his chin against his fist, staring down at a soldier with a long purple head with speckles of green. The soldier bowed with sweat pouring does his face.

" King Cold. I'm here to report. " Said the soldier, trying his hardest to mask his fear. 

" Hurry up and report it. Your mere presence is an annoyance. " 

" The saiyans have conquered the Planet Colonge. " King Cold's eyes widened slightly as an evil grin appeared on his face, and he spoke in a happy tone.

" Those apes finally did something useful. Did you hear that, son? We can expand our empire with that planet's material. " 

A loud tail smack rang out as Frieza stood still with his arms crossed, with a furious look on his face, staring at his father. " Who cares? Those Monkeys are a pest. Why do you keep them around? " 

" It's funny seeing how terrified their King gets. But son, once you take over for me, you'll understand how fun it is...To make them monkeys die. " King Cold laughed heartily before glaring back down at the soldier. 

" You. How many died? That planet was practically Monkey repellent; Those apes must be terrified, shaking in their pods. Thinking of their fallen ape friends. " 

A worried look swept over the soldier's face as his body began to tremble. 

" What's wrong? I understand that I'm strong, but hurry up and speak. " Mocked King Cold, increasing his Ki, making a wave of energy sweep over the soldier, causing him to bow even lower, his head touching the cold metal floor.

" None, sir. " 

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" How many did it take? " 

" Just one. "

King cold didn't respond glaring down at the soldier, now tapping the throne of his chair. The soldier grew worried, glancing up at King Cold before a purple beam shot through his chest, killing him instantly. His body flopped onto the floor as King Cold sighed and palmed his face.

" Son. You should have waited. "

" Why Father? This idiot was clearly lying. " Responded Frieza, pointing his index finger at the dead soldier's body. 

" Haha. You're right, son. I can't believe I almost believed him. Those monkeys spread more tales than they do diseases. Like the legendary Super Saiyan. " 

Only the sound of the hectic laughter of King Cold rang through the ship, as the other soldiers watched horrified, their hearts beating, their legs trembling...