A fanfiction might explore the idea of Bardock seeing Goku's life through a time - space rift. He witnesses all of Goku's battles and the friends he makes. Bardock is filled with pride but also realizes that Goku has a different path than the traditional Saiyan way. This makes him question the Saiyan culture he once knew. Meanwhile, Goku starts to have strange dreams about his father, which leads him to search for more about his Saiyan heritage.
In this fanfiction scenario, it could be an extremely emotional encounter. Goku, who has grown so much in Dragon Ball Super, finally meeting his father Bardock. Maybe Bardock gets to see how his son has not only become a powerful Saiyan but also a protector of Earth. It could lead to some interesting exchanges about Saiyan heritage and the future of the Saiyan race.
In this fanfiction scenario, Goku meeting Gine could be really interesting. Gine is Goku's mother, and in a fan - made story, their meeting might involve Gine finally seeing how strong her son has become. Maybe she'd be proud of all his achievements in protecting the Earth and the universe. It could also be a very emotional encounter as Goku has grown up without her presence for most of his life.
A possible plotline could be that Bardock, in the afterlife, is able to communicate with Goku in his dreams. He warns Goku about an upcoming threat that is even more powerful than the villains he has faced so far. Goku then starts a new training regime in preparation for this threat, and along the way, he discovers more about his father's past and the true potential of the Saiyan race.
One great Bardock in Dragon Ball Z fanfiction is often depicted as a fearless and noble Saiyan. He is shown as a warrior who, despite the cruel nature of the Saiyan race at that time, had a sense of honor. In some fanfictions, he manages to break free from the control of Frieza in more creative ways than in the original story, making his character even more complex and interesting.
A lot can happen. Goku could show Bardock his new techniques like the Ultra Instinct. Bardock might be proud of his son's growth. They could also have a sparring match where Bardock gets to see how strong Goku has become.
Well, it could be that Goku meets Bardock in a dream - like state. Bardock appears to Goku to pass on some long - lost Saiyan knowledge or a special technique. Goku, being eager to learn more about his heritage, listens intently. As they interact, Goku might feel a deep connection to his father that he never felt before. This could also lead to Goku having a new understanding of his Saiyan nature and using it to become even stronger in his future battles.
In this fanfiction, they might have an epic sparring session. Adult Goku could teach Kid Goku some new techniques, like the Instant Transmission. It would be amazing to see how Kid Goku reacts to Goku's Super Saiyan forms.
It could change it a great deal. Goku might learn more about his Saiyan roots earlier, which could potentially make him more in tune with his Saiyan side. This could lead to him training differently or having different goals. For example, he might be more interested in exploring his Saiyan heritage and what it means for his power - up potential.
A popular version of Bardock in fanfiction is the one who has a premonition of the destruction of the Saiyans much earlier. This Bardock then tries to take actions to prevent it, like gathering other Saiyans who might be sympathetic to his cause. It makes him a hero figure right from the start, rather than just a victim of Frieza's wrath as in the original story.