Chapter 3: One Way or Another
Baja had won the admiration of the people. She was now considered the most powerful female on all of Vegeta. And now this the last part of the tournament coming up, she was in high regards to win it all. The last part of the tournament was set aside for the females who hoped to win the kings hand in marriage and become the new queen of the planet. Baja busied herself with tasks to help her get ready. Strange how love could make you do things for someone else. She knew she loved the king, but wasn't sure if he returned the feeling. An hour had gone by and Baja could see the full moon getting ready to rise. It peaked over the horizon sending a few rays of light here and there. 'Don't look at it.' she reminded herself. That was all she needed. To look at the moon and began her transformation earlier than what she was suppose too. Walking away from the window, Baja sat down upon her bed and sighed. Then she heard the gongs that announced the last part of the tournament sound throughout the palace. 'I guess it's now or never.' she smiled.
Inside the arena the entire saiyan population had turned out for the last few battles that would put females of all ages against the other. This was the first of its kind and no one wanted to miss it. Five females would battle each other and hopefully one would come out on top. Cauli at the age of 23 was one of the fighters. Next came Pepper at the age of 19. Then there were Peah and Cori both only 17. And last but not least, Baja at the age of 16. Everyone cheered as each young female made her way into the arena, ready to give her all in this life or death battle. But only four had showed up. The last saiyan was still in her room, getting ready. Baja was busy trying to find her battle suit. She looked everywhere for it, not knowing that a servant had took it to be washed earlier. 'Ahhh!! Where is it?!' she asked herself as she looked in a chest. 'What happened to it? I knew I put it on that chair!' 'Miss? Are you all right?' Baja stopped what she was doing and turned around. Tara stood behind her with a strange look upon her face. 'Tara! Thank goodness you're here. Do you know what happened to my battle suit?' Baja asked the younger female. Tara smiled and held up the blue clothing. 'I took it to be washed. It was stained with blood and sweat. I hope you didn't mind.' she said as she handed it to Baja. 'No, I don't mind. Thanks Tara.' 'Anytime...oh by the way, the last part has begun. You're to fight the last standing female to the death. King Vegeta changed the rules a bit. I hope it's ok with you.' Tara said as she helped Baja. 'I don't mind. Well, I better get there before I'm disqualified. Wish me luck Tara.' 'Good luck Baja. And don't worry, even if you do lose...I'll always be your friend.'
Baja smiled as she made her way to the arena. Standing outside the doors, she a greeted by Radditz who was busy snacking on Baja's favorite food. 'Hey Radditz, how about giving me a bite?" she asked the large male. 'Sure...by the way, you know that the tournament is almost over right? Only two fighters are left out of the four that fought so far. It's a good thing you showed up when you did.' 'Who's come out on top so far?' 'Cauli...she's pretty strong and very clever. I hope for your sake that you can beat her. I for one don't want some smart ass female being my queen.' 'Why is that?' 'Because she's a nuisance. King Vegeta himself is even angry at her. A little while ago she made an announcement that she would beat all the females and become the queen. She acted as though she had already won. I don't like her already.' Radditz said as he handed Baja the rest of his sandwich. Then he turned toward the doors and opened them. 'You better get in there. And by the way Baja...good luck. Even if you don't win, I'll still be rooting for you.'
Baja smiled as she entered the arena. After eating the sandwich as quickly as she could, she walked over to where the other two girls where. To her, neither of them looked happy and why should they have been? Both had lost to Cauli and now they watched the last girl as she fought her way to win the match. 'Wow! That's some fight. I wager that Cauli is going to win this one again.' 'How do you figure?' 'Well Cauli has been training ever since she can remember. I was in the nursery training room with her and believe me, she's tough. I couldn't even beat her.' 'I thought this was a fight to the death. Why are you two still alive?' 'King Vegeta said that we could live and be chosen to mate with one of the guards. I kinda have my eyes set on Radditz. He's really hot...don't you think?' 'Oh yeah...steaming. By the way, I think that girl just lost. I see Bardock out there checking her over.' 'Really? Then I guess that means I'm going to be out there soon.' 'Yeah...Good luck Baja. You're gonna need it.' 'Gee thanks...see you two in a bit.'
'Is she here?' King Vegeta asked Topa. 'I'm not sure sire. Perhaps she's sleeping in again.' King Vegeta growled deep in his throat. Then he looked back at the arena. 'No look Topa. She made it. And for the first time, she's actually on time for a change.' King Vegeta said as he stood up. Topa smiled as he watched the king clap his hands as Baja came out. If he didn't know any better, Topa would think that King Vegeta felt something for this small female. And he used the word small loosely. Baja was at least in his mind, around 5' foot tall. Her hair went all the way down her back and stopped at her tail. Unlike other saiyans, it was straight with no points. Her tail was dark brown with a white tip. 'How did she get a white tipped tail?' Topa asked himself. King Vegeta looked over at Topa and frowned. 'I see you've taken a sudden interest in Baja. Care to explain what you're thinking?' he said. Topa looked at the king and smiled. 'Nothing your majesty.' he said before sitting down. A/N: They were both standing. duh
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Cauli laughed as she watched Baja take her place in front of her. 'One more to go huh? And here I thought it was over.' she smiled. Baja frowned and began to do some warm ups. 'Get over yourself Cauli. It's not over until someone wins.' Baja said as she stretched. Cauli smiled and nodded her head. 'You're right. It's not over until I win. I will marry the king and I plan to get that prize by killing you.' 'Killing me? Please...Don't make me laugh Cauli. If you kill me then you'll be killed as well. Didn't you know that I'm actually a fan favorite. And not to mention, King Vegeta's favorite as well?' Baja said as she looked at Cauli. Cauli smiled and looked up at King Vegeta. He looked back at her and frowned. Why was she looking at him like that? Did she have something planned? 'Are we gonna fight or are you just stand there daydreaming about the king in his birthday suit?' Baja said as she crossed her arms impatiently.
Cauli growled and then came at Baja. But before she knew it, the smaller female had Cauli down on the ground in a head lock. 'What the? How did you do that?' Cauli asked as she gasped for air. 'Just a little trick of mine. You see while you were flapping your gums I phased out of sight and then phased in again, behind you. You should never leave yourself open for an attack.' 'You little bitch! How dare you!' Cauli raged. Building up her energy, the older female threw Baja off her.
Everyone watched Cauli stood up and began to blast energy balls at Baja. They would gasp as each orb found its target. Baja screamed in pain as one of them found her right arm. This went on for an hour but to Baja it felt like more. When would it stop? Cauli laughed as she fired more energy balls at Baja who by this time was on the ground, writhing in agony. Then the unthinkable happened. King Vegeta watched from his throne and frowned. 'This has to stop.' he said to himself. Standing up he was about to order Cauli to cease her firing when the older female gathered more energy and released it, right at Baja. Baja felt the energy hit her and before she blacked out, the last thing she heard was a voice calling for the medics.
Thoughts ran through Baja's head. Images of Cauli firing blast after blast at her already mangle body. The older female laughing in her head. The intense pain. The stares of the other saiyans as they watched he horrific scene. Baja wanted to scream out in anger but something was holding her back. Opening her eyes slightly she looked around. Realizing where she was she frowned. 'It's about time you know.' A voice said somewhere in the distance. 'What happened? And who are you?' 'You were almost killed that's what. And as for who I am. I'm Bardock, Radditz father. King Vegeta ordered me to put you in the rejuvenation tank as quickly as possible. You've been in there for five days now. Cauli sure did a number on you.' Bardock said as he checked Baja's vitals. 'Five days? What about Cauli? Did she get her wish? Is she now the new queen?' 'Funny you should mention that. King Vegeta was displeased by her actions that day that he ordered her to be killed. I guess our king has a soft spot for you. He gave me complete orders to heal you as soon as possible and get you ready for the ceremony.'
'What ceremony?' 'The wedding ceremony. King Vegeta made his announcement while you were unconscious. You are to become the new queen of vegetasai. Congratulations Baja.'
'I'm going to be queen?' Baja asked herself. If Bardock had been looking he would have noticed a smile go on the small females lips.
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Sorry so short. The next chapter will be longer...I promise.
Please read and review.
Baja had won the admiration of the people. She was now considered the most powerful female on all of Vegeta. And now this the last part of the tournament coming up, she was in high regards to win it all. The last part of the tournament was set aside for the females who hoped to win the kings hand in marriage and become the new queen of the planet. Baja busied herself with tasks to help her get ready. Strange how love could make you do things for someone else. She knew she loved the king, but wasn't sure if he returned the feeling. An hour had gone by and Baja could see the full moon getting ready to rise. It peaked over the horizon sending a few rays of light here and there. 'Don't look at it.' she reminded herself. That was all she needed. To look at the moon and began her transformation earlier than what she was suppose too. Walking away from the window, Baja sat down upon her bed and sighed. Then she heard the gongs that announced the last part of the tournament sound throughout the palace. 'I guess it's now or never.' she smiled.
Inside the arena the entire saiyan population had turned out for the last few battles that would put females of all ages against the other. This was the first of its kind and no one wanted to miss it. Five females would battle each other and hopefully one would come out on top. Cauli at the age of 23 was one of the fighters. Next came Pepper at the age of 19. Then there were Peah and Cori both only 17. And last but not least, Baja at the age of 16. Everyone cheered as each young female made her way into the arena, ready to give her all in this life or death battle. But only four had showed up. The last saiyan was still in her room, getting ready. Baja was busy trying to find her battle suit. She looked everywhere for it, not knowing that a servant had took it to be washed earlier. 'Ahhh!! Where is it?!' she asked herself as she looked in a chest. 'What happened to it? I knew I put it on that chair!' 'Miss? Are you all right?' Baja stopped what she was doing and turned around. Tara stood behind her with a strange look upon her face. 'Tara! Thank goodness you're here. Do you know what happened to my battle suit?' Baja asked the younger female. Tara smiled and held up the blue clothing. 'I took it to be washed. It was stained with blood and sweat. I hope you didn't mind.' she said as she handed it to Baja. 'No, I don't mind. Thanks Tara.' 'Anytime...oh by the way, the last part has begun. You're to fight the last standing female to the death. King Vegeta changed the rules a bit. I hope it's ok with you.' Tara said as she helped Baja. 'I don't mind. Well, I better get there before I'm disqualified. Wish me luck Tara.' 'Good luck Baja. And don't worry, even if you do lose...I'll always be your friend.'
Baja smiled as she made her way to the arena. Standing outside the doors, she a greeted by Radditz who was busy snacking on Baja's favorite food. 'Hey Radditz, how about giving me a bite?" she asked the large male. 'Sure...by the way, you know that the tournament is almost over right? Only two fighters are left out of the four that fought so far. It's a good thing you showed up when you did.' 'Who's come out on top so far?' 'Cauli...she's pretty strong and very clever. I hope for your sake that you can beat her. I for one don't want some smart ass female being my queen.' 'Why is that?' 'Because she's a nuisance. King Vegeta himself is even angry at her. A little while ago she made an announcement that she would beat all the females and become the queen. She acted as though she had already won. I don't like her already.' Radditz said as he handed Baja the rest of his sandwich. Then he turned toward the doors and opened them. 'You better get in there. And by the way Baja...good luck. Even if you don't win, I'll still be rooting for you.'
Baja smiled as she entered the arena. After eating the sandwich as quickly as she could, she walked over to where the other two girls where. To her, neither of them looked happy and why should they have been? Both had lost to Cauli and now they watched the last girl as she fought her way to win the match. 'Wow! That's some fight. I wager that Cauli is going to win this one again.' 'How do you figure?' 'Well Cauli has been training ever since she can remember. I was in the nursery training room with her and believe me, she's tough. I couldn't even beat her.' 'I thought this was a fight to the death. Why are you two still alive?' 'King Vegeta said that we could live and be chosen to mate with one of the guards. I kinda have my eyes set on Radditz. He's really hot...don't you think?' 'Oh yeah...steaming. By the way, I think that girl just lost. I see Bardock out there checking her over.' 'Really? Then I guess that means I'm going to be out there soon.' 'Yeah...Good luck Baja. You're gonna need it.' 'Gee thanks...see you two in a bit.'
'Is she here?' King Vegeta asked Topa. 'I'm not sure sire. Perhaps she's sleeping in again.' King Vegeta growled deep in his throat. Then he looked back at the arena. 'No look Topa. She made it. And for the first time, she's actually on time for a change.' King Vegeta said as he stood up. Topa smiled as he watched the king clap his hands as Baja came out. If he didn't know any better, Topa would think that King Vegeta felt something for this small female. And he used the word small loosely. Baja was at least in his mind, around 5' foot tall. Her hair went all the way down her back and stopped at her tail. Unlike other saiyans, it was straight with no points. Her tail was dark brown with a white tip. 'How did she get a white tipped tail?' Topa asked himself. King Vegeta looked over at Topa and frowned. 'I see you've taken a sudden interest in Baja. Care to explain what you're thinking?' he said. Topa looked at the king and smiled. 'Nothing your majesty.' he said before sitting down. A/N: They were both standing. duh
Meanwhile...
Cauli laughed as she watched Baja take her place in front of her. 'One more to go huh? And here I thought it was over.' she smiled. Baja frowned and began to do some warm ups. 'Get over yourself Cauli. It's not over until someone wins.' Baja said as she stretched. Cauli smiled and nodded her head. 'You're right. It's not over until I win. I will marry the king and I plan to get that prize by killing you.' 'Killing me? Please...Don't make me laugh Cauli. If you kill me then you'll be killed as well. Didn't you know that I'm actually a fan favorite. And not to mention, King Vegeta's favorite as well?' Baja said as she looked at Cauli. Cauli smiled and looked up at King Vegeta. He looked back at her and frowned. Why was she looking at him like that? Did she have something planned? 'Are we gonna fight or are you just stand there daydreaming about the king in his birthday suit?' Baja said as she crossed her arms impatiently.
Cauli growled and then came at Baja. But before she knew it, the smaller female had Cauli down on the ground in a head lock. 'What the? How did you do that?' Cauli asked as she gasped for air. 'Just a little trick of mine. You see while you were flapping your gums I phased out of sight and then phased in again, behind you. You should never leave yourself open for an attack.' 'You little bitch! How dare you!' Cauli raged. Building up her energy, the older female threw Baja off her.
Everyone watched Cauli stood up and began to blast energy balls at Baja. They would gasp as each orb found its target. Baja screamed in pain as one of them found her right arm. This went on for an hour but to Baja it felt like more. When would it stop? Cauli laughed as she fired more energy balls at Baja who by this time was on the ground, writhing in agony. Then the unthinkable happened. King Vegeta watched from his throne and frowned. 'This has to stop.' he said to himself. Standing up he was about to order Cauli to cease her firing when the older female gathered more energy and released it, right at Baja. Baja felt the energy hit her and before she blacked out, the last thing she heard was a voice calling for the medics.
Thoughts ran through Baja's head. Images of Cauli firing blast after blast at her already mangle body. The older female laughing in her head. The intense pain. The stares of the other saiyans as they watched he horrific scene. Baja wanted to scream out in anger but something was holding her back. Opening her eyes slightly she looked around. Realizing where she was she frowned. 'It's about time you know.' A voice said somewhere in the distance. 'What happened? And who are you?' 'You were almost killed that's what. And as for who I am. I'm Bardock, Radditz father. King Vegeta ordered me to put you in the rejuvenation tank as quickly as possible. You've been in there for five days now. Cauli sure did a number on you.' Bardock said as he checked Baja's vitals. 'Five days? What about Cauli? Did she get her wish? Is she now the new queen?' 'Funny you should mention that. King Vegeta was displeased by her actions that day that he ordered her to be killed. I guess our king has a soft spot for you. He gave me complete orders to heal you as soon as possible and get you ready for the ceremony.'
'What ceremony?' 'The wedding ceremony. King Vegeta made his announcement while you were unconscious. You are to become the new queen of vegetasai. Congratulations Baja.'
'I'm going to be queen?' Baja asked herself. If Bardock had been looking he would have noticed a smile go on the small females lips.
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Sorry so short. The next chapter will be longer...I promise.
Please read and review.