Sorry, that *is* short, but it's supposed to be only the middle part of the chap. Now I even triple chapters. *Tse* What a shame. It`s because I was not at home the last week and couldn't write.



Second encounter (middle part)



Vegeta had remained in silence. He had studied the other Saiyajin. 'He damn looks like an earthling.', he thought. 'His pale skin...' The other seemed to be worn out by the jogging , sweat had formed on the others forehead and back. This, together with his simple white T-shirt and jogging pants gave him a more vivid appearance than the day before. One strand of his black hair had loosened and was falling over his forehead.

Goku's words reached Vegeta as if coming from far away. Lost in his observation the prince hadn't understood exactly 'what' the other Saiyajin was talking about but he registered well enough the tone he was speaking.

But he would not let him go.

Before Goku could think more or even turn round he was easily dragged back in a little side-street and pushed against the wall, not brutally but not gently either. Vegeta didn't loosen his grip on Goku's arm and rested the palm of his other hand on the wall beside Goku's head to hold him in place.

Goku felt the cold wall at his back and the uncomfortable near presence of the stranger. The black haired was alarmed and there also was a hint of 'how can he dare' and 'I don't put up with this'.

Vegeta looked at him suspiciously. 'Is it possible that he doesn't know. Or is he playing his role so damned good.' The other Saiyajin was taller than he was so the prince had to raise his head a little bit to look him straight in the eye. What he saw was some fear, confusion but also a kind of rebellious arrogance. But the prince couldn't decipher him.

Goku turned his head to the side and struggled to get free but Vegeta only held him more firm.

Goku stopped his efforts. Instead he stiffened completely and changed to a calm coolness that expressed his resistance. Though in his mind questions were moving in a turmoil.

These eyes are so dark. Like.. Myself?

So much strength. How can it be?

"What do you want?" Goku said emotionless.

"I already told you."