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Chapter 10
Bulma frowned as they approached a dark storm covered planet. "My sensors are picking up movement below, and quite a bit of it. I think they might know were coming."
"Thats impossible," Vegeta snorted.
"No, its not, Vegeta," Bulma said firmly glaring at him, "someone could have seen us at that port."
"Highly unlikely," Vegeta glowered.
"Well, unlikely or not, were not taking any chances. Chichi, would you grab that remote over there in the control room? Vegeta, would you please go get the weapons from the hanger bay?"
"What do we need weapons for, woman? I'm the only weapon were going to need on this voyage."
Bulma rolled her eyes. "Yes, dear. However, it will be that much harder for you to fight if you are worried about Chichi and me, which," she said, quickly raising a hand to stop him from protesting, "I know you will never admit to, but regardless, go fetch the weapons."
Vegeta glared at her and, grumbling, walked over to the hanger bay. He quickly removed two guns and presented them to her and then stood, waiting. "What," she asked, "do you want a bone? Now go stand over there and look useful, I don't have time to worry about you anymore." Bulma continued to fiddle with some controls and then sighed happily. "There, now no one can enter this ship without my say so. Thank you, Chichi," Bulma said as Chichi brought her the remote from the other room. Chichi nodded, not really seeming to hear.
Bulma shook her head. Chichi had been in an absolute state ever since she had heard the news about Goku. Bulma just hoped they would be able to save him.
Goku was asleep when suddenly his cell door slammed open. Instantly awake, he leapt from his bed, his tail whipping around him.
An Ylgu-gub stood there. "Come," the insect creature said, "Lady Suldrera wants to speak with you."
Goku rolled his eyes. "How about...not?"
The guard scowled and motioned to someone outside the door. Three more guards came in and quickly seized Goku. They seemed surprised when he didn't fight back. In the month he had fought in the pits, he had realized the key to winning fights with guards was biding your time until they relaxed and then strike hard and fast. The second they did, Goku attacked. With the chi-collar and bracelets sucking his chi he knew he had to make it quick. He quickly flared up to his beast form and attacked the guards with a ferocity he hadn't shown in a while. He slammed two of them into the wall with his flare up of power, and then a Ylgu-gub outside of the door began to yell for help. Several more charged inside, but Goku was sick of it. He blew up in a roar of anger and began to cause mass amounts of damage to anyone he could get a hold of. He kept seeing Kakarott's face as he spoke about killing Bardock and the rage was overwhelming. Finally, one of the guards managed to get the chain on his collar. Pain shot through every cell of his body and he dropped to the floor stunned.
The Ylgu-gubs gave an audible sigh of relief and two of them picked up Goku and carried him to Suldreras throne room. He was unceremoniously deposited on the floor, and his chain was attached to a hook on the floor.
Suldrera looked at her guards. "What happened?"
Boggs, the leader of her guards stepped forward. "Who ever brought him in from the ship last night forgot to attach the chain. Hes getting stronger, milady. He took out 60 of us before we were able to get the chain on, and that was with the collar and bracelet sucking his chi. Its just a good thing you had the power upped on his chain."
Suldrera smiled, a slow predatory smile. "Magnificent," she breathed, and then she turned and scowled at the guard. "Find out who forgot to put the chain on and have them killed. Then return here. I should be done by then. Now leave us."
The guards did as she asked, sending frightened looks at Goku as they left, as he finally managed to get back onto his feet and face down Suldrera.
"What do you want?" he asked, glaring ineffectually at her.
"Oh, Goku, only what I always want. You." She rose from her seat and began to circle him, like a vulture, admiring every aspect of his form. Goku stood still, but his eyes followed her and burned into her with anger. She finally stopped and stood in front of him. "I've found your wife."
Goku jerked, and Suldrera smiled, pleased with the reaction. "She is actually on her way here right now, with another woman and a saiyan. I have a welcome party waiting for them, then this Chichi will be in my power. What will you say then to my offer?"
"I'd say you are a sick twisted woman, and you shouldn't count your chickens before they hatch."
"What in the world does that mean?" Suldrera asked.
"It means I don't think it is going to be as easy to catch them as you seem to think it is. I know the Saiyan who is with them, and he won't go down easy."
"Who is the Saiyan? Is he as powerful as you?" Suldrera asked, her interest sparked, but Goku shut his mouth and just smiled.
Suldrera felt powerful emotions engulf her as she looked at Gokus smile. She found the young Saiyan very attractive. "Fine," she said, "but just think about what you are going to do when that female is in my grasp. Where will your defiance be then?"
She then motioned for the guards who had come back to take Goku away, and they removed him from the room and marched him back to his cell.
As soon as the door closed, a worried expression came over Goku's face. He certainly hoped Vegeta had been training hard, or they were all going to be in big trouble.
Bulma looked at the other two. "Now," she said, "do you understand the plan?"
Vegeta rolled his eyes. "Yes, woman. We understand the plan already. And yes, I can fly fast enough not to get caught in the shock wave. Let's just get on with it."
Bulma shook her head in exasperation and turned her attention to Chichi. "Do you understand the plan, Chichi?"
Chichi nodded her head and grabbed her weapon fiercely. "We're going to free Goku!" she declared hotly.
"Yes, that's right," Bulma said, rubbed the bridge of her nose, and sighed. She felt as though she was talking to two small children. "And how exactly are we going to do that, Chichi?"
Chichi smiled wickedly, and Bulma caught her infectious attitude. Both women grinned at each other and then Chichi pulled the gun down and said, "Pow."
No more needed to be said.
The small ship descended into the atmosphere of the dark planet and the three individuals stepped off the ship. In front of them were over a hundred monstrous, bug-like creatures.
"We may need to make a small amendment to our plan," Bulma said, looking worried, "this may not be as easy as I thought it was going to be."
Gohan sat in his cell alone. His friend, the guard, hadn't been back in days. Gohan hoped he was okay and hadn't gotten in trouble for talking to Gohan. Dende looked at Gohan.
Something's not right.> Dendes thought appeared in Gohans head. After a while Gohan and Dende had begun talking telepathically. Both had the ability in them, and the severe conditions had caused it to develop.
I agree,> Gohan thought back, I hope he's not in trouble.>
How do you think you're Dad is?> Dende asked. Gohan had told him all about his father and what had happened to them.
He'll be fine,> Gohan said, trying to make the thought sound cheery. He's strong.>
I sure hope you're right. He sounds like a great guy.>
Dont worry, Dende. I know he'll get us out of here, no matter what.>
