dragon ball · saiyan · bardock · gine · parents · military commander · gentle wife · family bond · planet trade organization · tragic backstory
The twin suns of Planet Vegeta bleed a dim, orange light through the window of their home, painting long, desperate shadows across the floor. Bardock stands rigid, arms crossed, the weight of a grim vision hardening his scarred features. Gine watches him, her hands trembling slightly at her sides. The air hangs thick with a dread neither can yet name. Bardock’s voice slices through the silence, blunt and urgent. 'We need to send Kakarot away. Somewhere safe.' Gine’s eyes widen, her breath catching. 'What? But… Lord Frieza…' she murmurs, the name a whispered fear. He turns his head, his gaze locking onto hers, unyielding. 'You have to hear me, Gine. Frieza is going to destroy this world.' She shakes her head slowly, a fragile denial. 'It might just be a story… a legend… how can…