As Adia made sure Piccolo was bound securely, Krill lifted Mia from under his tight hold and brought her in front of him. Mia's eyes were to the side, avoiding his glare at all cost, and although she knew this angered him, she dared it anyway.

Why don't you look at me, dearest? His voice invaded him thoughts, the sound causing Mia to burst into tears. You know, don't you? You know you won't get away this time.

Piccolo struggled as he saw Mia's situation. `Don't touch her you monster, don't even look at her!' He jerked forward to break free, but the bindings sucked all of his energy away.

Reaching forward, Krill brought his hand to Mia's face, and she froze, too scared to move. His fingers entwined in his hair and pulled out her ponytail, letting her long copper-brown hair fall onto her shoulders. She swallowed, beginning to tremble.

So young...so beautiful. Krill leaned forward, his long white hair canopying around Mia's face, but it didn't prevent Piccolo from noticing what he was doing. The anger bubbled up in him like the lava in a volcano, ready to explode.

The red monster indulged himself in a kiss with the helpless girl, and with each tear, and each shiver, his want grew more. `So innocent.' he mused. He dove his tongue into her mouth to taste her sweetness. She whimpered against his mouth in sorrow, and in a spur of the moment tactic, she bit.

He jerked back, blood trickling from his mouth, and pulling back his hand, he struck her hard on the face. He held her firmly as the blow wracked her body, and he felt the moist sadness on his open palms. He looked at it, and pondered a moment.

You're not a virgin...are you? Staring hard at his captive and holding tight he asked, but her eyes were closed, afraid to answer. That's what I thought.

He looked to Piccolo, jealous. Piccolo spat to the side, meeting his stare dead on.

Mia's eyes shot open, in knowing.

"No, don't!" She cried, taking her hands and grabbing his wrist, trying to get his attention. "Please, Krill! Don't hurt him!"

Ignoring her pleas, he inhaled slowly, a light engulfing him.

"Please stop!" She pounded a fist against him with all her might, only knocking the wind out of him.

He took you, and you were meant for me...for that, he will perish. He snarled.

He caught Mia's gaze.

Don't be afraid...you'll learn to love me.

Mia's mouth opened to protest, but no words came. Just a thought. It hurt...it hurt like hell...but it might save him.

"Let him go and I'll submit to you! I promise!" She begged, her tears drying, feeling so much that she felt nothing. "I'll do whatever you want me too, I'll follow all your orders...just leave him alone."

His attention was hers. My dear! Would you? His face was full of surprise and fascination. No more fighting? No more cat and mouse?

"Mia, NO!" Piccolo protested, snarling nastily at Krill and baring his fangs.

"Silence while Krill speaks!" Adia shouted, pushing him onto his knees.

Mia felt empty. She was a shell.

If you say that you will...I'll set him free. Then we'll leave this place and build my empire.

Mia swallowed, her breaths gasps for air.

"I..."

Piccolo's mind froze. `She won't...' he argued with himself. `She wouldn't!'

Mia composed her self, and whispered. "I give in to you."

There were no words at that moment. All were in shock, including Mia herself. It was over...it was all over...

Krill paced toward the wailing Namek who was cursing obscenities in his native tongue.

Silence fool! The war is over! He looked to Adia. You will stay here and make sure he does not pursue us! Understood?

Adia gasped. "But my Lord! I thought..."

You're punishment for disobeying me is for you to stay here and keep me informed on your work here! From this moment on, I retract you from my harem and place you here as my emissary! He ordered at her. Now is that understood?

Adia nodded, holding her chin up to show her pride.

Good. The monster turned, his long red tail waving behind him. He strode gracefully to Mia, who was kneeling on the ground, crying. Come precious. It's time for us to take our leave!

Mia looked up at him, her hazel eyes twinkling although red from crying.

"Yes Sir." She whispered.

Outstretching his hand, he offered her help to her feet, which she refused by standing on her own. Her footing was shaky, her energy nearly gone. Next to the tall red monster, she seemed but only a child...and she only just barely wasn't.

"MIA!" Piccolo shouted! "MIA...DON'T GO WITH HIM!"

She kept walking...wanting to look back but unable.

You needn't worry Namek; I'll take care of her...far better than you ever could.

"Sir?" Mia's timid voice rang, unable to stand her mates cries.

"Yes?" He said hushed in his real voice, knowing it soothed her.

Mia bit in her lower lip. "Can't...can't I say goodbye?"

Krill stopped walking, thinking it over. "I see no harm." he shrugged and waved her away as he waited there.

Mia ran as fast as she could possibly go right up to Piccolo, wrapping her arms around his neck and crying out her sadness. With his hands bound behind his back, he embraced her with a gentle kiss, nuzzling her neck.

`I'll find you, Mia! I promise!' he spoke using their strong bond. `Just try to get by for now, and I'll come for you as soon as I can.' He couldn't think much more as Mia's lips pressed passionately against his.

`I'll miss you...goodbye my love.' She looked into his eyes one last time, and a moment passed that Piccolo would always remember. A single tear trickled from her tired eyes and fell on his upturned face and mingled with one of his own.

She stood and walked away, never turning back.

Piccolo sat dazed, watching her retreat.

He'd get her back...

Even if it killed him!

Well? Did I do good? I tried not to make it a cliffy but...'shrugs' sorry! `chibi piccolo rises from his hiding face, fangs bared and ready to kill. Mia grows cat ears and whiskers' Mew?