(a/n- Hopefully, this one doesn't seem rushed like the last one. Please review!)

Chapter 13

(Tera's pov)

Finally, after another long 6 hours we landed back on the planet. I jumped out of my pod, ready to head back to my room for a long shower.

'Then I can get a big dinner and get mayb-'

"Just where do you think you're going?" I turned around to face Ginyu with my hands on my hips.

"To my room, what do you think!" I shot back.

"You must be insane! Even someone with such a short attention span should know the after-mission duties we have by now!" he growled back. Before I could make a comeback, Jeice interrupted.

"And by that he means we have to report back to Lord Frieza. With your short attention span no one would expect you to remember! I mean it's so short-"

"SHUT UP ALREADY!" Ginyu yelled in synch with me. I glared at him and he glared right back. I grunted and turned around just as the other three Saiyan's were landing.

"You don't need me to help you report to Frieza. Surly even someone with your level of idiocity can handle it."

"You are not getting out of this!" he yelled appearing in front of me. I glared at him. The rest of the Ginyu force stared in silence.

'Good! I don't think I could stand more than one!' At that moment, the Saiyan's stepped out of their pods trying to figure out the scene before them.

I growled but sighed.

"If it'll make you SHUT UP(!) I'll go, goodness!" He smirked at my giving in. I growled and turned on my heel.

"Ha! You had to give into the Captain!" Jeice shouted. I growled and shook my head staring down.

"You know Jeice," I started.

"Here we go again…" I heard Burter mutter.

"I bet you the girl wins..." (Nappa)

"Well, duh! I'm not making a bet I know I'll lose!" Raditz whispered.

"…" (Vegeta)

I continued as if I had heard nothing, "Your depriving a village somewhere of an idiot!" I called over my shoulder, beginning to walk into the building towering over us. It made me feel so small…

'Damn… I hate feeling small…'

"Huh!" he huffed, "Looks like the monkey must have gotten up on the wrong side of the cage this morning!"

"Yeah, yeah, that's right, keep talking! Maybe someday, you'll say something intelligent!" I shot back.

"Well at least I'm not the ugliest creature on this planet!" he said flicking his hair back.

I rolled my eyes. 'And I thought Zarbon was vain…'

"Everyone has the right to be ugly... But Jeice, I'm afraid you've abused the privilege!"

"Next time you shave, try stepping an inch or two closer to the razor!" When he said that, my hand immediately shot up to my upper lip. I growled when I realized he was laughing.

"What?" he taunted ceasing his laughter, "Out of ideas already?" I took a deep breath before mumbling;

"I esufer ot egagne ni a elttab fo stiw, sa I lliw ton ekat egatnavda fo eth deppacidnah…*"

For a second I thought I was seeing thing, even hearing things, when I saw Vegeta crack a real smile and even laugh.

'Doesn't surprise me… he only laughs at insults!'

"COULD YOU PLEASE TALK IN A LANGUAGE WE WILL ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND!" Jeice yelled, obviously annoyed that I insulted him in a language foreign to him. The other Saiyan's continued to laugh.

I ignored him as we neared Frieza's room in silence. I suddenly felt that uncomfortable feeling I get when someone stares at me. I whipped my head around just in time to see the Prince's eyes on me. I glared at him. I've been told that I can wipe out races with my glare. He looked down when he made eye contact with me… and I could have swore I saw him shiver.

We finally stopped in front of room A27 which was surprisingly open. We entered the room and immediately bowed, Ginyu force in front, and for some God forsaken reason I will never understand, us Saiyan's in the back.
I wasn't complaining this time, I didn't need Frieza to even realize I was there, though I doubt it will slip past him.

"Lord Frieza, we are here to report that planet Jurnada was apprehended cleanly. The entire Planet is now empty of life and up for sale." Ginyu said, head lifted slightly, looking Frieza square in the eye.

I wonder how he did that.
I purposely kept my eyes glued to the floor to avoid making eye contact with the tyrant. One glance in his eye and you wanted to kill yourself… That is… If he wasn't planning on doing that himself, which in most situations, he is.

"Oh and in such a short amount of time, I must say Ginyu, I am impressed." I glanced up. "I can always rely on you…" his gaze traveled towards us Saiyan's and my gaze returned to the floor.

'One day… no matter what it takes… he'll be the one bowing down to me…'

"And how did the Saiyan's do?" I could here the amusement in his voice. It was… Sickening…

"Fairly well, my lord…"

"Glad to hear that the monkeys are pulling their own weight."

I clenched my teeth and closed my eyes at the comment. Out of the corner of my eye, I'm pretty sure I saw Vegeta flinch. Frieza's voice came again,

"You are dismissed," I almost let out a loud sigh of relief, but… "Ginyu force."

'Damnit! So close!'

"Thank-you lord Frieza" They chorused.
The Ginyu force stood up and exited. But I have eyes, I saw the smirks that Ginyu and Jeice gave me.

'Why I outta-'

"So I see the four of you have met," I wasn't looking up, but I could just feel the malicious smile on his face. I hated it… so much.. "Have you all gotten acquainted?"

Still none of us spoke. I realized that, like me, all of them had their eyes glued to the floor, hoping desperately that someone else would speak. We all were still bowed in silence. I didn't dare move a single inch, I was getting uncomfortable, but it's been worse…

"I believe I asked a question." the voice he used caused us all to look to his face, only to see his eyes had been narrowed. I looked straight back down.

'Stupid cowards…'

"Yes. We have all met." Was my short reply. My head was now slightly raised and I was looking at Frieza from the corner of my eye. He looked satisfied enough and turned around back to us.

"Prince Vegeta… I've been giving some thought to promoting you three to the Elite's…" he started. I rolled my eyes.

'Elite's? Them? I'd feel insulted to be ranked the same as them, for god's sake I was stronger than Raditz when I was… like… four! And Nappa…hmmph, some general… Vegeta…well I don't think I've ever seen him in battle, but his power level is pitifu-'

"Thank-you Lord Frieza." he answered curtly. He glanced at me and smirked.

'Fool. He wouldn't last a day with the Elite's'

Frieza turned back to face us and looked straight at me. I held his gaze…

'Ha! I knew it, I saw this coming, because of my little outburst. Hmmph, I'll take whatever he throws at me…'

He opened his mouth to speak, but did not get a chance as one of the guards came rushing in.

"Lord Frieza *pant* In the meeting hall, everyone is waiting for you and the King sent me for you *pant*. He said to show up immediately My Lord."

Frieza made no movement for a moment and then turned back to face us.

"Monkeys, you are dismissed." I know I heard relived sighs from the other two idiots now.

"Thank you , Lord Frieza." we said in synch. We began to leave but then…

"Oh and Tera… I'd like to talk to you tomorrow… maybe over a spar, you know my regular time, hmm..?" I could just about feel the smirk.

'Damnit! So close!'

"Yes, my Lord." I closed my eyes silently loathing him.

When I stepped out Nappa and Raditz gave me sympathetic looks. The prince just stared at me. I was about to walk when Raditz put his hand on my shoulder. I roughly shrugged it off and glared.

"I don't need your pity!" I snapped storming off.

And I meant it… I didn't… a true Saiyan warrior would never take pity.

~*In the dining hall*~

(Vegeta's pov)

I looked around feeling very annoyed. Most of the people here were taller than me. That bothered me. In my first few days her, they treated me like trash. They stepped all over me! Some of them still do, but only a few! The others fear me! They know my wrath and know that I'll kill them.

'Damnit! Nappa must've forgotten! I know he's an idiot, but this is ridiculous! What(?) are they making him cook it himself!' I shuddered at the actual thought of eating something cooked by Nappa. 'Disgusting!'

Many more people passed my holding trays piled high with a variety of foods. This only raised my anger level. I growled and jumped up, stomping out of the dining hall making my way down the hall. I wasn't completely sure where I was going, but I didn't care.

'I'll get my own food later! Hmmph, just get some training done till later…' I realized I had no clue where I was going but ignored the fact. I turned the hall when I was sure I spotted the training rooms. I assumed I was somewhere near my room then. I studied the rooms as I looked for an empty one.

'Hmmm, they must have redecorated when I was gone…' I said noticing a difference in how they looked. Finally, when I was sure I had found an empty one I began to walk through the door. Well I opened the door ready to walk in when I collided with something… or rather, someone?

I rubbed my head and glared ahead only to be greeted right back with a glare.

'This idiot doesn't know who he's messing with!'

I chose that moment to study him a little better. He was a disgusting purple color and a bit taller than me- but so are most of the people here. He seemed to be a few years older than I…

"Well are you going to apologize or what?" He snapped me out of my trance as he stood up brushing off his clothes. I growled and stood also.

"You will be the one doing the apologizing!" I corrected crossing my arms across my chest.

"Oh really! Be aware, you are messing with an elite and stand no chance!"

'Elite…? No wonder the training rooms looked different, I must be here in the Elite wing, again! How do I keep ending up here?"

"Are you aware of who you are messing with? I am-"

"The monkey prince? Huh! I am very aware! Like I have not heard enough stories about the little brat Frieza's keeping around as his pet!" He began to laugh as if I wasn't even there.

I felt my blood boiling.

'I will kill him with my own hands!'

"If you're trying to pick a fight," I growled causing him to cease his laughter. "You will surely be dead in the end!"

"Since you insist in talking to me in such a manner, I will make you're death slow and painful, Little prince!" with that he turned and trotted in to the training room with me close behind.

'Hmmph, this will be enjoyable'

(Tera's pov)

I was in a bad mood and didn't feel hungry.
O-kay, that is not completely true, cuz actually, I was starving. But I didn't feel like eating so instead I decided to train. As I headed to the training rooms I heard sounds coming from them.

'That's funny… no one trains this late.' True, it was very late and I'm the only one who trains at this late hour. No one else is as dedicated as me. Of course, they all live to be a slave for Frieza, the idiots.

I quietly slipped into the room, going completely unnoticed by the other two occupants. I was a little surprised to see Vegeta in here with…

'Is that? … it is Cui!'

I clicked my scouter and was very surprised to see that they were just about equal. Just about. I floated up into the air, hovering a few feet up.

'This should prove to be an interesting battle…'

They seemed to just stare at each other for a second before it began.

Vegeta dodged the first couple of blows before retaliating with a kick. Cui staggered back when Vegeta's foot connected with his gut. He reached up for him but wound up with empty air. He growled and looked around

"If you're trying to tire me out," he stared straightening out, "It'll never work!"

Vegeta appeared behind him and whispered cruelly in his ear.

"It's called strategy, you should try taking a few courses on it." Cui stiffened when he heard the dark voice in his ear. I rolled my eyes.

'Like I said, they are all cowards.'

He growled and swung around, ready to grab Vegeta's neck, but again, empty air. I almost laughed.

'This is pitiful… Cui is stronger, but the idiot can't fight! Vegeta may be weaker… but he's at least heard of strategy and skill… too bad… he hasn't heard of any good ones.'

Vegeta then proceeded to slam a punch into Cui's back. Cui cried out and whipped around, but once again Vegeta wasn't there. He was using his speed to his advantage.

'Hmmm… I wonder which one of them will die first…'

The tables began to turn when Cui was finally able to land a hit on Vegeta.

His attacks began to connect a lot more and became so much more vicious. He was visibly pissed. He aimed punches at Vegeta's stomach, they hit. He sent kicks to Vegeta's head, they hit. His back, they all hit!

Yikes! Not only was he stronger (that is in the least bit) but he was pissed.

Vegeta began getting desperate. All he needed was to catch his breath, charge his energy and get in one decent attack. And so he tried to get away, but it didn't work. Every place Vegeta turned, Cui was there hitting him.

Part of me was saying 'Stop the fight before it gets too serious!'
But the other, more convincing part said, 'Are you kidding! Now this is good entertainment. Enjoy the show!'
'I think I might just listen to that second one for now.'

He quickly wriggled out and hit Cui. His blow wasn't much, but it was enough to startle Cui. He had a few seconds to attack, and he made the best of it.

He began to charge up an attack and by the time Cui got his focus back he was in for a big surprise.

"Final Flash!"

Cui hit the floor with a thud, but got back up as soon as he could.

"Don't think you're winning this!" he snarled shooting into the air.

They engaged in a sky combat. Punches swinging and kicks flying, I wasn't sure who was hitting who!

Though, if you looked really close, you could tell who would win the fight. And I could tell easily.

'What a disgrace!'

I smirked and shook my head.

"Haaah!" both their voices yelled out.

*Boom!*

They both were sent flying into opposite walls. I heard a groan and even a moan as they moved from the dents they had left in the walls. They seemed to be frozen, glaring at each other.

I watched them for any signs that they would attack first- miniscule narrowing of the eyes, tensing of the muscles…

"Ready to die Little prince?"

"As if!" he laughed, "I won't be the one dieing today!"

"Laugh all you want, Your highness, I'll be given the chance for the last laugh! And it will be over your lifeless body!"

Vegeta lowered his eyes in anger and in a second, a quick second, he was flying through the air and into the wall.

'Fool! You should never lower your guard!'

They began combat again. Cui cried out as he was knocked into the ground. When he jumped up Vegeta was their, but he was ready.

He sent a punch, kind of an upper cut, into the prince's gut. He then made a move for the prince's tail. What a stupid move.

Vegeta whipped around kicking the side of his neck causing him to fall to the floor in agony.

Vegeta then lifted Cui up by his neck. Now I wanted to laugh… I mean it doesn't really work if you strangle someone taller than you.

"Who will be killing who?" he questioned with a smirk tightening his grip.

"V- V- Vegeta...?" Was all the fool could manage to sputter out. He began to change to an odd, blue color.

I thought you turned purple when you were chocked? Whatever. I've strangled enough aliens to know that many of them had unique colors. Weird sometimes.

I decided to intervene now. As much as I wouldn't mind Cui dying, I had to give him a piece of my mind.

"Excellent fight!" I called out applauding softly.

(Vegeta's pov)

'What the hell was she doing here and… just how long has she been there?'

My grip unconsciously loosened around the kid's neck.

'Not surprising, I'm killing someone who's name I don't know.'

"How long have you been there?" I demanded.

She smirked, but ignored my question. I let go of his neck and he dropped to the floor.

"Answer me!" I commanded. I know I'm being very stupid but I want answers.

He got up and stared at her with wide eyes.

"T-Tera W- were you there for the whole fight?" He stammered.

'So he knows her?'

She seemed to glare at him…

"You should be absolutely ashamed. Why Frieza keeps you, I do not know. Huh, an Elite loosing to a 6 year old! I should have let him kill you, better yet, maybe I should do it myself!"

He almost whimpered.

"You're pitiful! Now get out before I change my mind and do away with you!" As soon as the words left her mouth he was at the door. Before exiting he glared at me.

"This is not over, Stupid monkey!" And with that, he was gone.

She glanced in my direction and rolled her eyes. She then turned to leave.

"You never answered my question…" I mumbled this, I hadn't meant for her to hear it, but…

"I saw the whole fight."

I looked up.

'Damn!'

"Shouldn't have lowered your defenses." She mumbled.

"I still gained control of the battle!" I growled back.

"But if that baka knew half a thing about fighting, you wouldn't have. A real Elite would have killed you!" I could hear amusement in her voice even though it was threat.

"No they would not because I-"

"You, in comparison to everyone else, are pretty weak. Had you a decent trainer, one who could fight, you would have killed him in an instant, whether he was stronger or not. But all you have is Nappa" she mused, "I admit you do have potential. Unlike them(Cui and Nappa), you don't rely completely on strength and know that skill and strategy are just as important. Too bad, you don't know any useful strategy's besides running away."

I growled in frustration.

"Like there is anyone on this damned planet who knows any better than me!"

"I do."

"But I couldn't learn anything from you! You'd just kill me!"

"True!"

"Even in a spar?"

"Depends. If I'm trying to teach you a lesson, then no. If I am trying to Teach you a lesson then yes."

I thought for a moment.

"Are you suggesting you would train me?"

'Great! She'll probably have me against that wall by my neck just for suggesting that!'

She paused and seemed to think.

"Fine," she turned and smirked. "At least I would, but I doubt you could handle it."

"Of course I could! I am the prince of all Saiyan's!"

She kept her smirk.

"Since you insist… but don't be disapointed if you can't keep up. I play rough..."

"So do I!" I declared.

"Fine. Tomorrow, in my room and we will start… and it's Tera…"

I somehow wanted to cheer. She didn't seem like a half bad fighter and think of everything I could learn… it is better than being self trained… but wait-

'This is the elite wing right…?'

Zarbon's voice rung in my ear,

~* Flashback*~

I looked up and was surprised to see Zarbon. I heard her growl,

"What do you know about the destruction of planet Vegeta?"

"A lot more then you ever will." he said turning.

'How long had he been there?' He suddenly turned to me.

"Leave now monkey Prince!" he growled, "And do not return here!"

~*End of flashback*~

'The three days in isolation had been horrible. How am I supposed to come back to train, I shouldn't even be here now!'

"How can I come train, I'm not allowed here!"

She stopped only inches away from the door and sighed.

"Don't worry about that. They'll let you in if they know that I want you here."

She then continued to walk.

"How are you so sure?" I questioned.

"Because they know I'll be angry if they don't listen to me." she answered.

"What if they want to upset you?" It's not like they wouldn't. all of Frieza's men hate the Saiyan's.

'It's because we are superior to them! Or perhaps because Frieza favors us…'

"They won't!" Her voice had kind of an edge now, but I ignored it.

"What makes you so sure of that?" I prodded.

She stopped right in front of the door. Even though her back was to me I could tell she had closed her eyes. When she spoke I heard the anger and hatred intertwined with her words,

"Because Frieza wouldn't upset his pet monkey."

*****
*Saiyan translation: Lucky you, I'm in a good mood so I will translate for you. Tera just said to Jeice, "I refuse to engage in a battle of wit's, as I will not take advantage of the handicapped…" Don't you just love her?
(a/n- I hope you enjoyed this chapter! I hope how long it is makes up for the past chapters and how short the next chapter is, (it's not that short but not that long. Honestly my computer erased this chapter but when I had to write it out I decided why not add more (like the whole beginning) this chapter originally started at "In the dining hall" and then this little humor part and then the fight with Cui But I cut that out, I like it more now! Please tell me if I did Frieza right… I was very nervous about doing his character. And now he's gonna show up again… any tips on him (I'll take any advice! I am not completely sure how he would act. Help!)?)