Raditz, the eldest son of Bardock, is still a toddler, yet his Power Level surmounts many Saiyan warriors. His curious nature evokes a rebellious streak inside him to find his estranged younger brother, Kakarot, who was sent to Earth at the age of two. With his father's stolen Space Pod, he punches in the coordinates of Earth, the planet merely specks of dust in the vast cosmos, but unknown to him, a planet of great significance.

In the spaceship, Raditz navigates the controls intending to fly as covertly as Planet Vegeta's advanced technology will allow him. The Space Pod, which can sustain any extreme conditions and quantum leaps, becomes Raditz’s trusty steed. While in space, he unwittingly crosses the path of a passing meteor shower, which gives him a taste of the immense challenges that lie ahead.

The Arrival on Earth

The Space Pod's projection of the duration of this journey, in light years, is accurate, and soon, Earth is visible. Raditz marvels at its beauty, a stark contrast to his volatile home planet. As he descends, he witnesses the diversity of life flourishing here. He feels anticipation and fear, still too young to discern what it means. For the first time, Raditz feels the shiver of uncertainty.

Earth's gravitational force pulls the Pod in, and he crash lands on a deserted mountaintop. This foreign and yet strangely familiar planet was home to his brother. He emerges from the wreckage and feels gravity pulling him downwards, something Saiyans, in their planet's massive gravity, never experience. He falls down but soon stands up, adjusting to the new sensation.

The Search for Goku

Using his advanced Saiyan Scouter - a universal translator, GPS, and Power Level detector - Raditz explores Earth to gather information. He notices a power signature identical to his, faint but unmistakable. After days of searching, he stumbles across a young boy with a tail, identical to his, practicing martial arts. His Scouter confirms his suspicion; the boy is Kakarot, his brother, now named Goku by his Earth family.

Goku, unaccustomed to such oddities, initially sees Raditz as a threat, a fight ensues. Raditz is impressed by Goku's strength; even though he has a lower Power Level, his human upbringing has made him strong. Raditz introduces himself as his brother, leaving Goku more confounded than ever.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why wouldn't Raditz remember Earth?
The timeline for this fan-fiction occurs when Raditz is young. It is possible he was told of Earth, but being a small child, he may not understand fully or remember it.

2. How can Raditz drive the spaceship at such a young age?
The Saiyan technology is quite advanced. A key point here is that Raditz is a prodigy and has learned how to operate the spacecraft by observing others.

3. Could Goku defeat Raditz at this point?
The Power Levels suggest Raditz has an advantage. But Goku has the home-field advantage and has been practicing martial arts. The outcome could go either way based on circumstances.

References

[1] Akira Toriyama, "Dragon Ball: The Complete Illustrations," Shueisha: Japan, 2008.
[2] Kazuhiko Torishima, "Dragon Ball: The Anime Illustration Guide - The Golden Warrior," Shueisha: Japan, 2010.

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