Quick Recap. Clark, and Deanna are in the Phantom Zone. Q informed them of the way to get back to earth; A kryptonian crystal otherwise known as a the key to their escape, and it was to be found at a gateway. They we're warned not to use Clark's birth name "Kal-el" lest they be caught, and imprisoned. When they arrived at the gateway Clark discovered the key was missing; Carelessly Deanna asked Clark what they we're going to do using his birth name, and instantly they were captured by Genral Zod, and his warrior's. Now Clark is to be made a gladiator against his will, and Deanna has been taken off to Zod's quaters. And now the continuation...

Chapter 3 - Zod's Chambers/Gladiators Quarters

Deanna stirred with pain in her wrists, and ankles. She sook her head try to wake herself up.

She looked down, and wished she hadn't.

Her hands were chained tightly together, and he ankles were as well.

She had just enough room to stand, and walk while chained she thought so she gave it a try.

So far so good she thought.

She looked around her suroundings, and observed what see saw carefully.

In the room there was a bed made out of what looked to be like a black ceder wood;

Next to the bed was a desk with a candle.

In the corner of the room there was a mirror, and a bucket of water.

In the center of the room sat a table table with with food, and wine.

Outside the ten were two guards on either side the entrance;

At the sight of them she considered attempting to take them out,

And the she saw how heavyly armed they were, and thought better of it.

But she had to find Clark , and escape somehow.

Just as she was pondering over how to accomplish this the guards came to attention,

And Zod entered the the tent with a grin.

"Let me go Zod!" Deanna demanded.

Zod just laughed. "I give orders Deanna; I don't take them, and least of all from a Betazoid."

Deanna stared at him dumbstruck. "How did you-?"

Zod scoffed at her. "Did you really think your earthly clothes would fool me? I've met your kind before. Always prying through peoples thoughts, and sticking you nose where it doesn't belong. Does Kal-el know of your true nature?"

"Yes he does. But also you are wrong I am only part Betazoid, and the other half is human." She corrected him.

Zod stared at her with an evil grin that did not boad well.

"So you're an impath then, and not a telepath?" Zod said.

"Yes..." Deanna said hesitantly.

"Then you can't pry into my mind, and know what I have in store for you after all."

Zod said with satisfaction.

"Just what do you have in store for me?" Deanna said warriness suddenly in her eyes.

"There's nothing to be afraid of.

The fate of the humans, and their planet will not be yours if you give me what I want...A heir."

Zod said smoothly.

"Agh! YOU MONSTER!" She shouted slapping him across the face.

Enraged by her insolence he picked her up by the throat; threw her on the bed, and turned to leave.

"Think it over, The guards will bring you too my side when the fight is ready to begin."

With that Zod left, leaving Deanna all alone rubbing her sore neck.

~Meanwhile~

In the gladiater quaters Clak was fighting with the guards, and losing badly.

"I told you; I won't fight for your amusment, or Zod's! Now set me free so I can find Deanna!" Clark demanded.

One of the guards shoved him hard to the ground. "SILENCE PRISONER!"

Just then Zod entered the room, and the guards came to attention.

"At ease Soilders. So are you ready for the battle Kal-el?" Zod sneered.

"I won't fight for your enjoyment Zod, Now where's Deanna?" Clark said through gritted teeth.

"She's fine for the moment; You will fight this day, or I will have her executed in front of you." Zod said confidently.

Seeing that he had no choice Clark nodded. "Fine, You win Zod."

He looked at Clark mockingly, and said "I usually do Kal-el. I usually do."

Zod smiled, and strode out without another word.

Stay tuned for Chapter 4 - To The Death? or Not.