Elite Soldier N

...Hey! You okay?

Hm... Ngh?

Hey, he's awake!

Guh... Wh-What... What happened?

Hey mister, are you okay? You'll get sick if you sleep there!

He was knocked unconscious, genius!

Are you hurt, mister? Can you tell us your name?

My...name...

Nappa... That's it, that's my name! Nappa!

What were you doing out here all alone?

What was I...

A tournament to decide the strongest of all time? You must be kidding me! How dare they rope me into this farce...

Those runts are gonna bawl their dang eyes out with me gone!

...

Well...Vegeta and Raditz ain't exactly the crying type but...

Anyway! It's not like there are many of us Saiyans after that meteorite...

Ain't no way I'm gonna die 'cause of this nonsense! I gotta get outta here!

Uargh?!

H-Hey! What was that, just now? Did you hit someone again?!

What, that? It happens all the time. No need to get all worked up about it.

What?! You shouldn't be hitting people at all!

It's probably just more of those Frieza Force losers. We'd be here all day if we stopped to deal with all of them.

W-Wait! Get back here you... AGH my back... Dammit...!

That's it! As soon as I got to this dump, some ratbag hit me with their little square ship thing!

Huh? You mean a car?

...What's that?

Ahahah! You dope! You can't even dodge a car?

Shut it! I was caught off guard, okay?

Why are you brats laughing, anyway? I was hit! This is serious!

We'd worry about a normal person. But you're a Saiyan, aren't you, old man?

I'm no old man! You kids...

...Wait! You kids know about Saiyans?

Sure. Our dads are Saiyans!

Wh-Wh-Whaaat?!

Which means that...

Your mothers are from this planet and your dads are Saiyans who ended up here. Am I right?

Yep! We're "Half-Saiyans." Cool, right?

Pfft. You ain't nothing! That makes you the sons of the cowards who escaped that meteorite!

Mee-tee... huh? Hmm, I dunno about that... My daddy's dead, after all.

Ha! What did I say! He must've been a real low-class warrior to die on a backwater planet like this one!

Listen up! I am a Saiyan elite from a distinguished noble family! I outrank both of your coward dads!

My dad isn't some low-class Saiyan! He's a prince!

Pfft! A prince?

Don't lie to me, boy! I know the prince, and he's the shining example of a proud Saiyan warrior!

There's no way he'd stay a second more than he had to in this dump!

Well, your daddy can call himself a prince as much as he likes on this worthless crater, but that doesn't make it true! Gahaha!

Don't believe me, huh? Then let me give you a taste of my royal punch!

Heh! How Saiyan of you! I like it.

Let's see that strength of yours then! It's my specialty to discipline brats like you!

*wheeze* *wheeze*

Huh? Over already?

Whaaat! A big guy like you is tired already? You ever heard of a thing called stamina?

H-How? How could a mere half-blood, low-class warrior be this tough?

Heh! Looks like all that stuff about noble families and elites was just hot air!

Nggh...

Hey, Nappa? Is that stuff on the ground over there yours?

Huh? Do I look like I'd be caught wearing stuff like that? Of course it isn't mine!

There's a whole trail of the stuff... You think someone dropped all that?

Maybe... Maybe all that stuff spilled out of the car that hit Nappa?

What, so...

If we follow the trail of stuff, we should be able to find the car that hit you!

You kids are onto something!

Getting back to my own time can wait! I've gotta teach those punks a lesson first!

...

I'm all for chasing down that "car" or whatever it's called, but...

Do you kids really need to come along?

C'mon, Nappa! It'll be fun!

Plus, you'll need backup if the guy who ran you over turns out to be some super strong baddie, right?

I don't need some snotty brats to back me up! I'm an elite warrior!

You dummy! My dad's the REAL elite.

Don't you compare me to that faker!

The nerve of this brat... I'd love to give his old man a piece of my mind!

Hey, a city! I can see buildings in the distance!

I bet the guys who hit Nappa are over there!

Yay! I wonder what they're like? Let's go find out, Trunks!

Huh?! Aren't you forgetting someone?! Slow down, you runts!

Okay, aaand we're here! Now where's the car that hit old Nappa?

Hmm... Is it just me, or is it really quiet over here?

Oi! Don't you two go ignoring me now...

Hm? What's this?

These are...clothes, hm? But why're they all strewn around like that?

Um... Maybe everyone's gone to play in the river?

That's stupid, Goten! Adults don't just go skinny-dipping!

Y-Yeah, well...who knows what people on this planet get up to.

Forget about that! We gotta find the car! And since their trail led us here, they gotta be around somewhere!

I dunno about that... This town seems like it's totally empty.

Trunks, look! There's someone over there!

What?!

...

New life-form detected and approaching...

Oh! There really is someone!

What are you doing here, mister?

Potential threat recognized...

Wha?

Eliminating!

Huh?!

Take that!

?!

Whoa! Nappa!

I told you two not to speed off without me!

You saved me, Nappa?

Heh, 'course I did! No way I'm letting a Saiyan die, low-born or not! I only just discovered you here, after all.

Wait! I mean, uh, it's not like I was worried or nothin'!

...

Now, who are you then, pointy-head? And what're you doing in this creepy ghost town, huh?

I am not required to tell you.

Fine by me! I'm not required to spare you!

Ggh-zzzt!

Huh? What's with the sparkles around him?!

Oh, I get it! He's a robot!

Re...treat...!

Whoa! He flew off!

Hey! I bet he's headed to some kind of hideout! Just like in the movies!

No kidding! A hideout? That's so cool!

Right? And way more fun than looking for some stupid car. Let's go!

Wait a minute! You two are getting into something that's way over your heads! Get back here!

We'll be fine! We're way stronger than you, after all!

Bye, Nappa! Thanks for looking out for me back there!

Hey, wait! Wait a second, will you...

There they go...

Hah! Couldn't get rid of them and now I can't get them to stick with me.

...

What am I thinking? It's not like those kids meant anything to me anyway!

Dumb kids. If anything, I'm better off without 'em. Now I can finally focus on looking for that car!

Hah hah hah!

... *sigh*

Phew! I'm stuffed! It really is easy to get around town with no one here. And I can eat as much as I want!

The cuisine on this rock's pretty good, to be honest.

That fizzy black drink was really something! I'm a fan. Heh heh heh.

Well, I've had my fill. It's time to find that car!

My, my...

Huh?

Look for Cell, and who do I find?

A little man kicking around in an empty town... Interesting.

Wh-Who're you! Sneaky dog... Show yourself!

Fine by me. It's not like I can turn a blind eye now that we've crossed paths.

Heh! Here I was getting all worried about some scrawny swordsman and a Namekian... You looking for trouble?

Wait, is that...?

Oh come on... It's him again, but from another era. I should have stayed out of sight.

But instead you go and play the hero even with no one around to save, you goody two-shoes!

Thanks to you, we have to deal with this guy's ugly mug now!

H-Hey, what gives? Ain't nothing wrong with my face!

...Hm?

Wait... I think I get it! I get it now!

Get what?

You guys are the ones who hit me with that car! I've got you now!

...Huh?!

Spooked you, didn't I? Your reaction says everything! Tell me I'm wrong!

Well, I mean, you're wrong. And we weren't scared either...

I'll make you regret ever messing with the elite Saiyan Nappa!

Haaah!

Huuunnggh?!

Tch, you're finished. This time I'll make sure I never have to see your face again.

Wait. There's no need to kill him.

What, so you're just gonna leave this thug to his own devices?

I must admit, I'm feeling unusually generous, but I do have my reasons...

Fool! I don't need no charity!

I'm a proud Saiyan! We're warriors from birth and live to die honorably in battle!

...There it is.

Huh? There what is?!

I know a Saiyan who grew stronger through pride like yours...

Huh? What're you talking about?! How does that have anything to do with me?

Heh, maybe it doesn't, who knows.

Let's just say that it is reason enough to spare you...

Let the younger Saiyans know all about that pride, and show them the way...

Become a true Saiyan. That is your task.

What the heck are you...

Oh, and one more thing...

Cars aren't really our thing. Flying is much faster, you see.

Oh... You might be right there...

Good grief... Remember to keep your brain active, not just your body!

Fail to do that, and a certain special someone will suffer for it...

Good luck, "Master"... Heheh...

Huh? Me? Master? That guy sure is fluent in nonsense...

Dangit! How am I meeting so many weird people in one day? What's with this era?

I'm an elite Saiyan! If I was in my own era, I'd be...

...

Who am I kidding... Even there it ain't what it used to be...

We Saiyans are on the brink of extinction, forced to spend our lives slaving away for that tyrant Frieza.

Heh, guess my life really has lost all purpose.

Ha... Pathetic. Some elite I am!

What kind of elite spends his time babysitting kids and hunting down bad drivers!

Huh? What's that sound?

Waugh!

Hm? Did we hit someone again?

Are you serious?! Just how many people have you hit?!

Whatever. Let's get going. We've got a while to go until that hideout, right?

You're right. Time's a-wasting!

Wait! Wait a second!

F...Finally found you! Caught you right in the act, too!

Get out of the car or you'll be in for some real pain!

*sigh* Here we go...

What do you want, old man?

You! You ran me over! Not once, but twice!

Huh? Give us some credit. I think we'd remember if we saw your ugly face more than once.

Ugly?!

Hmph. Well, either way, you've got some kind of issue with us, no?

Oh, give me a break...

You brats! I'll teach you not to underestimate me! Get ready to meet your maker!

Haha, look who's raring to go. Hey bodyguards, you're up.

No way! You brought this on yourselves.

You're still our bodyguards, though. So give that oaf sleeping in the car a good kick, and get over here!

You guys are the worst... Fine, I'll do it!

Hey, wake up!

Hm... Ngh?

Enemies! Time to get out of the car and fight!

F-Food... Mm...

Seriously? Wake up! Can yooouu heaaar meee?

Jeez. Some bodyguards you are...

Oh, well. I guess we'll have to do this ourselves then. Let's get this over with. Before this geezer's old man smell rubs off on us...

First those kids, and now you punks...

I'M NOT OLD!

Bleurgh?!

Well, that's over... Let's get back on the road then, shall we?

Wai...

Waaaiiit!!!

?!

Tsk. Give it up, old man!

T-There you go again! It's time I taught you some manners!

Hey, haven't you two done enough of a number on the poor guy?

Huh...? A Saiyan?

It's two on one... You're just bullying him!

?!

(This young Saiyan has the nerve to pity me, a Saiyan elite?)

(And yet...the way they were talking... makes him seem like that duo's lackey!)

I won't... I won't stand for this!

Enough is enough! Hey, kid!

?!

You gotta speak up for yourself!

Huh? Speak up? And...say what?

You're a Saiyan, right? We're proud warriors. Don't just let them boss you around like that!

Huh?

What is he babbling on about?

Beats me. I guess you gotta be Saiyan to understand.

I'm Saiyan, but I've got no idea what he means...

Saiyan strength is something to be proud of. Let me show you!

Watch and learn! This is what a true Saiyan looks like!

This is Saiyan pride!

Take this!

That was nothing!

Give up already!

Unrooogh!

Ugh... Who IS this guy...

No way am I losing to the likes of you!!!

Eugh! Get off me! You stink!

This guy is so tough! I've never seen a Saiyan like this!

Give it a rest already!

Gaugh!

Phew... How stubborn can you be!

What a creep. Let's get away from him, like right now...

No complaints here. We need to be getting to gramps' hideout, anyway.

Daaaaagh!

Seriously?! He just won't quit!

Tch!

...

Huh? I thought he was coming after us?

Eh, um... Hellooo?

...

He...passed out? On his feet?

Huh... What did he even want from us again?

Don't ask me... Jeez. Talk about a waste of time!

Yeah... Anyway, I guess he was pretty tough for an old man.

And what was he going on about? Pride? Heh, I'll give him credit for that.

?!?!

You shameless scum! Come at me!

Huh? They're gone?

Oh, I get it... Heh... Heh heh.

I scared them off! Heh heh. I did it! How do you like me now, brats?!

That must've taught that little fella a few things about the pride of Saiyans.

Let the younger Saiyans know all about that pride, and show them the way...

Become a true Saiyan. That is your task.

So that's what he was trying to tell me!

I know what to do with my life now!

I'll tough out this tournament with my trademark resilience...

And when I get back to my era, I'll show Vegeta and Raditz, no, make that all the remaining Saiyan youths...

I'll show them how to live with pride!

Not only that... I'll make 'em tough!

Tough as hell. Proud as hell. Totally unbeatable! The strongest warriors in the universe!

That's it! I know what I gotta do!

Gwa ha ha ha!

Look, a stream! Let's stop for a second. I wanna give my clothes a good rinse.

Can't you just do that later? Getting to the hideout's taking long enough as it is!

These clothes are an emergency as far as I'm concerned. I don't stink, do I?

*yawn* Ahh, what a great nap!

Ah! You're finally awake!

Mm? We're not there yet?

We really went through hell while you were asleep!

Some bodyguard you are! We actually get attacked, and you just sleep through the whole thing!

There wasn't any sign of Cell, right? I don't see what you guys're getting so worked up about.

Hm? Those clothes...

So they do stink!

Ah, it's not that but...

Never mind.

See? It's all in your head. Let's hit the road already!

Fine... I'll just wait until we find another town then.

(Weird. I know this smell...)

(How is it so familiar?)

Hurry up and get in! You want to get to the hideout and beat up Cell, don't you?

Oh, you're right! Let's do this! Just you wait, Cell!