Here's Chapter 12! Thanks to Chimera prime, Ryo-chan wolfgirl, Laania, Guest and mastermargo for all the reviews on Chapter 11.
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Turles scowled as he took in the sight of Lornai's quarters. A small hard bunk rested against the far wall of the depressingly threadbare room and two small shelves hung on the left side of the room's entrance. Gray metallic walls gave it the appearance of a prison cell rather than a daily living space.
"Well, they certainly outdid themselves with these luxurious accomdations. I can't wait to see what outstanding quarters I'll be stuck with," the Saiyan male growled.
"We're soldiers not royalty. You've just lived an extragavant lifestyle all these years," Lornai shot back.
"And I enjoyed every single moment of it!" Turles sighed.
"Having regrets?" the Parithian female asked.
The dark-skinned Saiyan shook his head. "It's a living for now, not a lifetime career."
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Turles's room turned out to be four doors down the corridor from Lornai's.
To the Saiyan's utter disgust it was smaller than the female's room but otherwise identical.
"Just down the hall. Convenient in case you'd like to stop by for a late night visit," Turles teased.
"I'll pass on that," Lornai huffed, trying her best not to blush.
"I believe I saw a training room as we started towards my room. Care to spar for a bit?" Lornai asked.
"I suppose I could spare a little of my valuable time," the former pirate smirked.
The female elite gave an exasperated sigh and turned on her heel to leave the room.
" I have to stop at my room for a moment," the Argayan insisted.
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Jeice was walking by Training Room 14 when he spotted the Parithian female engaged in performing an intricate kata. The Saiyan male stood beside her.
The Red Magma's eyes widened as the pair mirrored the same pattern of punches and kicks against an imaginary adversary. Just how long had they trained together?
Without warning, the Saiyan launched a powerful kick at the female. She instantly dropped to the floor and the kick passed harmlessly over her head.
'Nice move!' Jeice thought to himself.
The red-skinned Ginyu Force member grinned as the female went into a series of handsprings to evade another of the former pirate's attacks. It was a pleasure to watch her graceful movements. He'd certainly got off on the wrong foot with the pretty female. Maybe he could repair the damage with a little of his famous charm.
A terrifying thought crossed Jeice's mind, was the woman with the Saiyan? Surely that beautiful creature wouldn't be involved with that horrid ape. It HAD to be just a working partnership!
Taking a deep breath, the Red Magma stepped into the training room. He didn't miss the furious glare the dark-skinned Saiyan gave him. The female stood with her arms folded across her chest, her mouth in a straight line.
"Ay, Ahm right sorry for tha mix-up. Lord Frieza don't make a practice o' hirin' women soldiers. Didn't mean ta offend ya none," Jeice said as he gave his most dazzling smile.
He walked up to Turles and held out his hand. "No hard feelin's , ay Mate?"
Jeice grimaced as Turles took his hand in a crushing grip. He should have expected something like that from a Sayan.
"That's enough, Turles! He's trying to apologize!" the female scolded.
Turles snorted but let go of the red-skinned being's hand. The white- maned warrior winced as he flexed his bruised fingers. He hadn't wanted to touch the Saiyan but he figured the goodwill gesture would impress the woman.
"Thought Ah'd make it up to ya an' show ya 'round tha ship," Jeice offered eagerly.
"How sociable. Let's go then!" the Saiyan male snapped.
Lornai stifled a giggle as the Ginyu Force member's face registered disappointment.
'I believe he only wanted to show ME around,' the emerald-eyed female sent over to Turles via their mental link.
'I don't TRUST him!' Turles sent back.
'YOU don't trust ANYONE,' Lornai chided him.
"I trust YOU," Turles said softly. The female elite raised an eyebrow as he turned away from her after his reply. He obviously hadn't meant to say that out loud.
"Let me clean up a bit and then you can show me around," the golden-skinned assassin said as she gave Turles a meaningful look.
As Lornai disappeared into the cleansing facility, Turles stepped in front of Jeice. He bared his fangs and gave a low feral growl.
"Put a hand on her and I'll remove it, one finger at a time," the Saiyan male warned.
"Oh yeah? Ya put a hand on ME an' tha whole bloomin' Ginyu Force'll be on ya tail," the Red Magma huffed.
"I see, you can't fight your own battles, eh?" Turles smirked.
"Ya stinkin' ape! Ahm gonna..." Jeice fell silent as Lornai reappeared. A smile lit his face as he took in the sight of her.
Lornai wore a short white garment that stopped mid-thigh and white boots that stopped at her ankles. Her still-damp hair was fashioned into a long thick braid. Turles's eyes narrowed at her change in clothing. So that's what was in the bag she'd had slung over her shoulder when they had arrived at the training room. The dark-skinned Saiyan was annoyed at Jeice's obvious delight in her appearance.
"I'll take your armor back to your room," Turles offered. He smirked at the shocked look on Jeice's face. The beast had access to her room?
"Thanks!" Lornai replied not realizing that his offer was a dig at Jeice.
"We leave to purge planet Karal in three hours," Turles reminded her.
"I'll be back in plenty of time!" the Parithian female replied.
"That monk...yer partner acts awful possessive if ya ask me," Jeice huffed as he and Lornai left the training room.
"Turles? Oh, he's just over-protective," Lornai insisted.
"Yeah, right!" Jeice snorted.
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Jeice was enjoying the stunned and envious glances he was getting as he strutted through the ship in the company of the Parithian beauty. Word was going to get around the ship that he was seen with her in no time at all.
Cui stopped dead in his tracks at the sight of the female that had absolutely humiliated him during her evaluation. How in Kami's name did a woman have that kind of speed and strength? And the techniques she used, he'd never seen the like.
"Hello, Fish-face! Care to go a few rounds again?" Lornai asked brightly.
"Stay away from me, you witch! " Cui screeched as he rushed past.
Lornai shrugged her shoulders as Jeice gave her a strange look.
'Wonder what that was about?' Jeice thought.
The two soldiers walked up to the bridge where Dodoria was standing at the computer that stored the information on upcoming and completed purge missions.
"Better be careful, Jeice. You're liable to catch fleas from that one," Dodoria remarked snidely.
"Hmm. I've never seen a talking pink tub of lard until now," Lornai remarked.
"You'll speak to me with respect, Bitch!" Dodoria snarled.
"Right after you earn it, kisama!" the female snapped.
"That's General Dodoria. Ya gonna wanna be on 'is good side," the Red Magma warned.
"He doesn't have any sides! He's just one great big round..." Lornai started.
"Dodoria! I trust that you're making good use of my new crew members' unique capabilities," Frieza broke in over Dodoria's scouter.
"Yes , Lord Frieza. They are going to handle the Keldar purge," Dodoria replied. He was seething inwardly at the female's blantant disrespect.
"Excellent! They might as well handle planet Gelios. It's just a short distance away. Give them a week to complete both purges," Frieza commanded.
"As you wish, Lord Frieza," Dodoria responded.
"Hah! Two complete purges back to back! You and the monkey are gonna have your work cut out for you. You two 'll be lucky if you're halfway done in a week's time, Woman!" the pink behemoth crowed.
Jeice whistled. "That's a helluva mission!"
"Hmph! Three days' work easily!" Lornai said in a bored tone.
"I'm gonna hold you to that!" Dodoria barked.
"Are ya outta yer mind?" Jeice protested.
"I know what we can handle," the female elite affirmed.
The Ginyu Force member looked at the woman beside him in disbelief. She certainly had a high opinion of her and the Saiyan's abilities. Could she really back up her challenge?
"Woman, I've got one question for you..." Frieza's rotund general began.
"Yes, Dodoria. That armor does make you look fat!" Lornai snickered.
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Turles growled as he looked at his scouter. Lornai and that red-skinned freak had been gone for quite a while. If he tried to put the moves on her...
His fists balled up in anger as Turles realized he had allowed this 'Jeice' the opportunity to spend time alone with the female. What if he convinced her to start seeing him?
Something clenched in his chest at the idea of another male winning Lornai's affections. That was something he refused to allow. He was going to go look for her.
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Jeice had shown Lornai the bridge, the medical wing, four training rooms, the two different level mess halls, the food preparation area, cargo storage and both sections of living quarters. All that remained was the lower deck which Lornai refused to go to.
"Appreciate the grand tour but I'd best be getting back," Lornai sighed.
"Aw, c'mon. Ya gonna spend a little time with me ain't ya? Let's go get us a drink and..." the Red Magma protested as he tried to put his arm around her.
"Keep your hands off me!" Lornai hissed.
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Turles was walking down corridor 22 when his eyes glazed over in absolute fury as he saw Jeice and Lornai a short distance away. The filthy Ginyu goon was trying to put his arm around her! Just then Dodoria stepped out in front of him.
"What are you lookin' at, Monkey?" Dodoria growled.
"I have no idea WHAT you are," Turles answered.
"Gotta smart mouth just like tha woman, huh Saiyan? Frieza might favor tha two o' ya at tha moment.."
Dodoria's scouter went off at just that moment.
"Zarbon! I don't have time for your...I'll just bet Lord Frieza ordered that... " Dodoria completely forgot the Saiyan for a moment as he argued with the teal changeling.
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Jeice gasped as it seemed a wild Argranon bull had slammed into him. He swore he felt a few of his ribs snap. His eyes widened in horror as he realized Turles had attacked him. Lornai had already stormed down the corridor back to her quarters. The white- maned member of Frieza's forces grit his teeth in agony as he felt his right arm snap. Blow after blow rained down on him. How did the Saiyan move so fast?
"NEVER TOUCH HER AGAIN!" Turles said in a low menacing voice.
"Ya wanner for ya self, don't ya, Monkey?" Jeice raged in disgust.
"That's not your concern!" Turles snapped.
With a final kick to Jeice's ribs,Turles turned to walk away. Then with an evil smile, he turned back and crushed the fingers of Jeice's right hand with the heel of his right boot.
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"Time to do what we do best!" Lornai called out as she headed for her pod in baseship 32's launching bay.
"I hear you made a challenge," Turles spoke up.
"And she'd better be able to uphold it!" Dodoria snickered. He was standing next to the pods.
"I'm curious about something, Dodoria," Turles said with a smirk on his face.
"What's that, Monkey?" Dodoria demanded.
"Were you born that ugly or was it a gradual process over time?"
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