Chapter 5: Battle Between 3 Saiyans

(3rd Person POV.)

Raizo: "Kakarot, don't waste your energy on me! I'm not your enemy!"

(Raizo gaze up at the shimmering blue light looming above him as Goku's powerful beam hurtles towards him.)

Goku: "HAAAAAAAAA!!!!"

(Bracing himself for the impact, Raizo employ his Ki Control ability to generate a protective force field around himself.)

(As Goku's Kamehameha wave collides with the force field, a massive crater is formed upon the impact.)

Goku: "I think I got him. If you can't fight anymore, then just stay down! Now, all that's left is his frie-"

(Goku's words are abruptly cut off as Vegeta strikes him with a powerful punch to the face, stunning him momentarily.)

(Capitalizing on the opportunity, Vegeta launches a relentless barrage of blows towards Goku's face, unleashing a flurry of attacks.)

Vegeta: "What's the matter, clown? Can't keep up? Surely you can do better than that!"

Raizo's Mind: "Now's my chance!"

(He focus his energy, forming a chain with his Ki.)

(He swiftly toss it towards Goku in the sky, successfully wrapping it around him.)

(Raizo then forcefully yank the chain downwards, slamming Goku into the ground.)

Raizo: "Kakarot, I'm sorry, but this is the only way to get you to listen to me!"

(Raizo address Goku, who remains bound by the chain.)

Goku: "Listen to you? I don't want to hear anything else. You invaded my home, killed so many innocent people, including my friends... And now it's time... TO PAY!!!"

Raizo: "Alright, now I'm getting annoyed. Would you stop being so hardheaded for a second and lis-"

Goku: "ΚΑΙO-KEN TIMES 3!!!"

(A crimson aura envelops Goku's body, much larger and more intense than when he first used the Kaio-ken.)

(His muscles bulge and grow in size, displaying his heightened power.)

Raizo: "Seriously, what the hell is this Kaio-ken?! It's undeniable that you've become a force to be reckoned with over the years, but I need you to listen to me. I'm-"

Goku: "NO! I've wasted too much time already, and now I've lost my friends. YOU WON'T GET AWAY WITH THIS!"

(Goku charges forward, preparing to land a punch on Raizo, but he managed to block it with his hand.)

(He retaliate by attempting to strike Goku with his free hand, but Goku swiftly blocks it with his own free hand.)

(Both warriors stand locked in a power struggle, powering up and fighting for dominance.)

Raizo: "Focus on the real threat, dammit! Vegeta is trying to kill your friends! You're not going to get anywhere fighting me."

Goku: "Stop it! I already told you you can't escape this with lies."

(Goku manages to break free from the power struggle and starts flying in circles around Raizo, delivering random strikes.)

(Raizo willingly endure the blows, refusing to fight his little brother.)

(Goku gradually calms down, his confusion evident as he notices his lack of resistance.)

Goku: "W-Why aren't you... fighting back...?"

Raizo: "Isn't it obvious now? It's the same reason I told you earlier..."

(Raizo wipe the blood from his mouth.)

Goku: "But King Kai told me that there were only two Saiyans, and they're both evil..."

Raizo: "King Kai??"

(Suddenly, Raizo realize Vegeta's absence.)

(A chilling scream echoes in the distance, causing his heart to sink.)

Gohan: "MR. PICCOLO, NOO000!!!"

(Raizo and Goku turn their heads towards the source of the noise, only to witness Vegeta gripping Piccolo by the chest.)

(A gaping hole in Piccolo's chest confirms his demise.)

Vegeta: "Awww, poor green man. Don't be sad, runt. His life wasn't worth much anyway. After all, you'll be reuniting with him shortly."

(Vegeta then aims a ki blast in Gohan's direction, a sinister smirk on his face.)

Vegeta: "Aren't I a nice guy?"

(Without hesitation, Raizo swiftly appears in front of Vegeta, intercepting the blast and redirecting it towards a nearby cliff, causing a powerful explosion.)

Goku: "P-Piccolo too!? Now we can't wish anyone back with the Dragon Balls... I promise, I'll avenge you!!!"

(Goku glares at Raizo, preparing to attack, but then he notices that he is standing next to Gohan.)

(Instead of facing you to attack, Goku assumes a protective stance in front of his son.)

Goku: "What are you doing?"

(Gohan runs to Goku, embracing him tightly while tears stream down his face.)

Gohan: "Daddy sniff... Krillin is h-hurt, and Mr. Piccolo is dead. But please, stop attacking the other Saiyan. He really wants to help. I think he's my un-"

(Gohan is abruptly cut off as Vegeta launches a ki blast towards them.)

(Goku, caught off guard due to hugging Gohan, has no time to react.)

(However, Raizo swiftly appear in front of them, skillfully deflecting each ki blast fired by Vegeta.)

Raizo: "Listen, Kakarot. I understand we just met, and from the way you've acted towards me, it's clear that you've probably encountered our older brother Raditz. But Raditz is stubborn... I'm here to help!"

(Goku tries to utter another word, but Raizo dash towards Vegeta, who was approaching them.)

(The two of them engage in a fierce battle, exchanging powerful blows.)

(Meanwhile, Goku prepares to join the fight but is halted as his son grabs hold of him.)

Gohan: "Dad, please, you have to work with him."

Goku: "But what about our friends? He's killed them. Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu..."

Gohan: "No, Dad, that wasn't him! It was a third Saiyan we were battling. He was knocked out by the Saiyan you're fighting now."

Goku: "Wait, so this whole time I've been wasting my energy on an ally? So everything he was saying to me was true, and I just kept fighting him like a fool..."

Gohan: "Please, Dad, you have to stop the Saiyans! If this fight continues, the whole world could be destroyed!"

Goku: "Alright, Gohan, I believe you. So believe in me, okay?"

(Gohan nods and looks over to Krillin, who was knocked away by Vegeta before Piccolo's demise.)

(Goku then takes a step back, choosing to spectate the intense battle between Raizo and Vegeta.)

(Raizo started to lose ground as Vegeta relentlessly threw jabs at him.)

(Suddenly, he grabbed him by the leg, swiftly spun him around, and hurled him towards the ground.)

(As he braced himself for the impact, Goku appeared just in time, catching him.)

Raizo: "...?Kakarot! So you finally came around, huh? Good thing you realize I'm not a threat anymore!"

(Raizo said with a wide grin on his face.)

Goku: "Yeah, we'll see about that. But first, let's take this other guy out."

Raizo: "Right, it's nice to finally fight alongside my brother. Didn't think I'd have to wait two decades, though..."

Goku: "You better explain who you are once all of this is over, okay?"

Raizo: "Of course. After all, I was planning on doing that anyway."

Vegeta: "I must admit, I'm glad you two didn't end up killing each other, it's more fun for me. But in the end, not even two low-class clowns such as yourselves prove as a challenge to a super elite like me."

(Raizo and Goku charge towards Vegeta, each taking a different direction.)

(Raizo go left while Goku goes right, launching a barrage of punches at the prince.)

(Despite Raizo's combined assault, Vegeta manages to block most of the attacks.)

(However, he swiftly grabs both of their arms and forcefully slams the two brothers into each other, causing both of them to yelp out in pain.)

(Goku and Raizo are sent flying backwards, creating some distance between themselves and Vegeta.)

Goku: "Man, this guy is insanely strong!"

Raizo: "That's obvious. He's Vegeta, the prince of all Saiyans. I used to spar with him when I was younger, and he's definitely no pushover. But we're strong too! Any ideas, Kakarot?"

Goku: "Maybe... For starters, I can sense that you're naturally stronger than me-"

(Before Goku can finish his sentence, Raizo spot an opening and take action.)

(Flying up and diving down towards Vegeta, he aim a powerful kick at him.)

(However, Vegeta swiftly grabs his leg, leaving him wide open.)

(Meanwhile, a red aura begins to emanate from Goku.)

Goku: "KAIO-KEN TIMES 3!!!"

(Goku's muscles grow significantly in size once again, amplifying his speed and strength.)

(With newfound power, Goku delivers an incredibly powerful kick to Vegeta, stunning him and creating an opportunity for Raizo to strike him repeatedly.)

(After a relentless assault, Raizo fly back and unleash his signature attack, the "Prime Blast," targeting Vegeta with full force.)

Raizo: "Kakarot, you say I'm stronger, but the strength you just displayed was greater than mine!"

Goku: "It's a technique I've learned, but it takes a toll on my body if I use it for too long."

Raizo: "Is that so...? Then how do you suggest we beat him."

Goku: "You'll take him head on, while I'll use openings and land strong blows."

Raizo: "Got it, but don't you die on me, Kakarot. Or else my whole reason of coming here'd be for nothing..."

Goku: "Right, same goes for you."

(Vegeta ascends from the crater caused by the devastating Prime Blast.)

(Goku and Raizo decide to split up, with Raizo heading straight for Vegeta while Goku waits at a distance, ready to seize any openings.)

(As Raizo and Vegeta clash fists, a fierce exchange of blows ensues.)

Raizo: "How does that empty throne feel, prince?"

Vegeta: "Ha! It still weighs heavily, burdened by the existence of you and your brother. Once you're both gone, I'll be the sole survivor."

Raizo: "And in doing so, you'll fail your race?"

Vegeta: "Spare me! You're hardly one to lecture me. You abandoned your Saiyan pride to protect a worthless planet."

Raizo: "My pride didn't go anywhere. I may not hold pride in my race, but in my family that I've finally found again. And you're a fool to think I'm going to let you rip them away from me. Not again."

(Vegeta, clearly irritated by Raizo's statement, quickly appears in front of him, kneeing him in the chest.)

(The force of the blow triggers memories of Raizo's father, Bardock, kneeing him before sending him away from Planet Vegeta.)

(Fueled by anger, he react instinctively, grabbing Vegeta's head with both hands and delivering a powerful overhead smash.)

(Seizing the opportunity, Goku zooms towards Vegeta, landing a devastating blow on his back.)

(Vegeta coughs up blood, while Raizo give Goku a thumbs up, acknowledging the successful teamwork.)

Vegeta (Grunts): "You too, Kakarot, hiding on this planet and relying on this failure. You're nothing but a coward as well!"

Goku: "So what? Fighting alongside this guy to protect the people I care about isn't an act of cowardice."

(Vegeta grunts once more before soaring even higher into the sky, above the clouds.)

Vegeta: "FINE THEN! IF YOU WANT TO FIGHT LIKE COWARDS, YOU'LL HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE LIKE ONE!"

Raizo: "Tch..."

(Raizo prepare to dash towards Vegeta once again, but Goku grabs his arm, halting his movement.)

Goku: "Wait, do you sense that energy?"

Raizo: "Yeah... I know that move..."

(As the clouds disperse, Vegeta is revealed, charging a tremendous Ki blast in his hands.)

Vegeta: "RUN LIKE THE COWARDS YOU ARE, AND THIS PLANET WILL EXPLODE, OR STAY AND DIE LIKE FOOLS. REMEMBER YOU BROUGHT THIS UPON YOURSELF... SINCE YOU WERE SO DAMN RESILIENT AND DIDN'T WANT TO DIE, I'LL PERSONALLY ESCORT EVERYONE DOWN TO HELL WITH YOU. HAHAHAHAHAHA..."

(Clears throat.)

Vegeta: "HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"

Raizo: "Can't we just intercept him before he launches the attack?"

Goku: "NO! If he sees us coming towards him, he'll unleash the blast early."

Raizo: "Grrr... Then what do you suggest we do?! I'm running out of options here, Kakarot!"

Goku: "I'll serve as a distraction by charging my own energy beam. Meanwhile, you can launch a surprise attack from behind. Can I trust you to do that?"

Raizo: "...Alright, that seems simple enough. I'll do it."

Goku: "Thanks, I appreciate it."

(Goku begins charging his energy beam, his power surging.)

Goku: "KA... ME... HA... ME... HAAAAAAAA!!!!"

[To Be Continued...]