Here's chapter 130! Thanks to DarkReina, the1andonlyLucian and Rawrzx3 for reviewing chapter 129.
Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or any of its characters, Akira Toriyama does!
A/N: I've seen Jeice's home planet/race listed as both Branch and Brench. I have chosen the latter to introduce a new OC...
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Chi-Chi found it disturbing that she actually felt a sense of relief when she stepped aboard Turles's ship once again. Probably because the place was familiar even if it were detested. Gohan squealed in delight as Daiz and even the lumbering bearded oaf gave him a hearty welcome back. Surprisingly Turles merely rolled his eyes instead issuing a stern reprimand for the youngster's antics. A blur of red and gold raced past Chi-Chi as a certain Charladon intended to extend a welcome of her own. The son of Goku both giggled and protested as he was given a head to toe sniff and lick by the excited canine. Kosho received a generous portion of the alien pooch's attention as well.
"After you are settled in perhaps you could indulge me with one of your scrumptious confections," Turles declared as Chi-Chi made sure to be dismissed before she dared leave the bridge.
"As you wish, Master Turles."
At the Saiyan's nod the brunette headed for her room. She wondered about the odd look she'd gotten from Turles's crewmen but it was probably because the brigand hadn't barked an order. Hmph! They all knew Turles's hadn't put in a request.
But before she did anything the mother of Gohan was adamant about getting a nice hot shower! Upon entering the cleansing area in her quarters Chi-Chi gaped at her surroundings. She had to be in the wrong room! Stepping out of the sliding door Goku's widow checked the alien script above the doorway. There was no mistake this was the room she'd been assigned to...
The Ox-princess rubbed her eyes and looked again. It was still there. Instead of just a rudimentary shower, the cleansing area in her room now included a small tub. Nothing grand but just enough to give tired muscles a welcome respite. Before she could attempt to test out her new unexpected acquisition someone was pounding at the entrance. Chi-Chi sighed and opened the door fully expecting one of the crew to inform her that an impatient Turles demanded his treat immediately. Instead it was Bulma!
"Thank Kami you're ok! I was so worried about you being stuck out there with Turles!" Bulma gushed as she walked in.
"To be honest he was actually tolerable at times."
"SERIOUSLY? Chi-Chi have you forgotten it's Turles we're talking about? You're not thinking of getting invol..."
"Stop right there! Of course not! YOU are the one who's been getting all cozy with a pirate!" Chi-Chi interrupted.
"Okay, I made a mistake!...I'm just all out of sorts right now. I'm going to go splash a little water on my face..."
"How long have you had A TUB in here?" a totally scandalized Bulma wanted to know.
"I just found it a few seconds ago!" a now irritated Chi-Chi snapped.
Bulma plopped onto the small bunk in the room. She looked about the threadbare room that Chi-Chi had tried to make "homey'' with her scant possessions. The bluenette was eager to share the discovery she'd happened upon while forced to repair the ship's computer.
"I'm sorry, that wasn't fair of me. I should know better than to insinuate anything between you and Turles."
"So you ended things with..."
"YES! I'm not falling for all his smooth talk anymore, he's been too thick-headed to get the message but I think he'll get it now..."
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Daiz shook his head sadly as he took in the sight at the door to his personal quarters. Scattered bits of shattered crystal lay strewn about the floor. Clumps of shredded Tilari blooms were intermixed with shimmering pink dust with small bits of crushed pearl still evident.
"I can order HER to clean up this mess!" a steely voice behind him remarked.
The Kabochan didn't have to turn around to know that it was Turles.
"I appreciate that Commander but I'll take care of it ," Daiz replied.
"If you insist."
"Are women worth everything they put us through?" Turles's second-in-command sighed.
Daiz felt his face color immediately. He hadn't meant to say that aloud.
"The right one is worth more than life itself."
The former prince whirled around in utter disbelief. Turles was no longer there, the imposing figure of Gartoas now stood in the hall.
"Ya weren' hearin' things. Ah wouldn' believed it muh self ifn' Ah hadn' heard Turles be sayin' such, " the Kardanagan informed him.
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Chi-Chi couldn't help but feel a twinge of sympathy for the dark green-haired pirate who sat staring morosely out into space. It was quite a change from the jovial attitude he usually displayed. Turles eagerly reached for the tray she carried as she walked over to the pilot's chair. Clouds of fluffy whipped Kedenri cream wrapped around three airy layers of chocolate Gadara cake. Bits of Odener fruit peeked out from between the layers. One could purchase a small planet for the exorbitant price for just an ounce of the ruby-red fruit. But price was no object for the Saiyan pirate's palate. Chi-Chi estimated that she could have fed Goku for a week for the price of the golden syrup that pooled around the base of the extravagant dessert. Did Turles have his plate imported from across the galaxy? It wouldn't have surprised her in the least.
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Dodoria's Shuttle:
"Ah'm tellin' ya, Dodoria. Turles didn' leave tha planet. Ah'm sure e's hidin' out here."
"Look, I know you want to settle things up with Turles but I have more important things to be concerned with, " the pink behemoth known as Dodoria insisted.
Staring at the Brench that was practically identical to the late member of the Ginyu Force was a bit unnerving, not that Dodoria would admit to such a thing.
"Ah think Frieza wouldn' mind if that blasted ape was sent ta Hell!"
Dodoria thought for a moment. Frieza was in a foul mood over losing track of Vegeta despite Appule's machinations. Informing him that Turles had received his just comeuppance would certainly brighten the Ice-jin's disposition.
"Very well, Jeiclyn. Take three men with you and..."
"Appreciate tha offer but Ah can handle tha pirate scum muhself..."
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I'm telling you Chi-Chi, when I repaired the ship's computer I found the exact location of the extra ship I built. If we were to escape.." Bulma began.
"I'M NOT LEAVING GOHAN!" Chi-Chi interrupted angrily.
"Let me finish! If we escaped from Turles we could go get the other dragonballs! Just think! With more than one wish we might be able to wish Earth and everyone back if we word our wishes carefully and...you could wish Gohan back to how he was!" Bulma exclaimed.
The daughter of the Ox-king gasped at the thought, "You mean he'd be my sweet little boy instead of what Turles turned him into...and that AWFUL SCAR...count me in!"
"Excellent! Now we just have to watch for our chance, " Bulma declared.
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Kquaralon Refueling Station:
"Ah'm surprised ya took it on yourself ta' be gettin' fuel insteada sendin' one o' your flunkies ta' get it!"
Turles turned around slowly, he curiously regarded the figure that presently stood across from him. Long white hair framed the face of a red complexioned being of average height. They wore a black under-uniform with white and black armor in the style typical of those in Frieza's employ.
"Have we met?" the Saiyan pirate queried impishly.
"Ya slaughtered muh brother! Ah warned im' not ta be joinin' up wi' that fool Ginyu!"
"Ah yes, Ginyu was indeed mentally inept. I wasn't aware that Jeice had a brother, " Turles quipped."
"AH'M HIS SISTER! JEICLYN!"
"Oh! Do pardon me, it's an honest mistake you know...nature used a very light hand gifting you with..feminine attributes, " the Terror of the North Sector needled.
"Ya filthy ape..."
"Now, now I cleanse daily. In fact, if you had been at least remotely attractive I would have graciously invited you to share a soak!" Turles snidely interrupted.
The Saiyan shook with laughter at the piercing scream let out by the female Brench...
Until the next chapter!
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