"Um... can I not stay here?"
Raditz looked miserable, his face pinched as though he were constipated. "Vegeta won't tolerate any betrayal. If he finds out I betrayed him, he'll stop at nothing to kill me!"
"Your power levels are all far above mine now. I definitely won't try anything!"
Raditz gave his assurance. He did not believe for a moment that these Earthlings would come to his rescue when Vegeta hunted him down.
It would be decent of them just not to kick him while he was down!
Tien Shinhan was somewhat skeptical. He frowned. "Really? You Saiyans won't even spare your own comrades?"
Raditz grew frantic. "I'm telling the truth!!"
"If that's the case, hide behind that rock pillar over there for now," Krillin suggested, seeing that Raditz did not seem to be acting. "After all, he's Goku's older brother. Since he's willing to turn over a new leaf now, we can't just leave him to fend for himself."
Everyone thought that made sense and nodded in agreement. "All right, then."
"Thank you! Thank you!!"
As though granted a pardon, Raditz hurriedly swung his arms and lifted his knees in exaggerated strides, scurrying off behind the others.
Meanwhile, in the skies above East City.
Vegeta and Nappa had already been awakened by their ships' life-support systems as they approached Earth.
Now, through the windows, they could see an Earth city growing steadily larger. A cruel smile appeared on both their faces at the same time.
"Lord Vegeta, my limbs have gotten a little rusty after such a long sleep. Please allow me to destroy that noisy city those insects built!"
Nappa rolled his thick neck, making no attempt to conceal the murderous intent on his face.
"Do as you please." Vegeta looked haughtily down at the city below