AN: Hi guys, can u believe thatthe reviews havepast the 100 mark! I'm so estatic! (squeals uncontrolably) So any way here is the next chp. Hope u enjoy!

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Above the battle field Cruz floated waiting patiently for her chance. She heard Rotiart's words and decided it was time to turn these events in favor of her prince. She shouted for all to hear

"THAT IS BECAUSE THERE IS NO NEED, SINCE SUCH A PLANT WAS NEVER IN EXISTENCE FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS!"

She flew towards her prince and stood by his side. Vegeta regarded this gesture as one of dedication and so acknowledged her as someone whom he will allow himself to trust, for the time being.

Cruz bowed slightly to her prince and handed him a vile and said "Drink, and this fight will be over soon."

Chapter 18

Chichi's ears perked at the sound of screams and cruel laughter. She shivered uncontrollably imagining all types of terrible torture the person must be experiencing thus causing them to scream in such a sickening way. "Tasmin, what's going on?"

"The final battle has begun."

:Final battle what is she taking about: "What do you mean? Who's fighting?"

"I'm not sure, but according to the location where I last saw the Prince, I would assume it's between him and Rotiart."

Tasmin's rhythm of walking didn't miss a beat while answering Chichi's question. Chichi was still at a lost as to how someone, who was the same height as she, could carry such a heavy burden, namely Yamchua. He was still unconscious from the battle, if you would call it such since he was rendered immobile from Toria's onslaught of punches.

"How far away are we?"

"The battle field is just over that hill."

She looked towards where her sayajin companion was pointing and shook her head. "How are you going to carry him over that! We've been walking for hours! And I'm tired!"

"He is not that much of a burden. If it will prove too strenuous for you I could simply fly to the battle site with both of you in my arms."

"WHAT!"

"The quicker we get there, the quicker we see what the commotion is about. At the rate we are moving we will miss the fight."

"But, but but,"

"Then it's settled." Without waiting for Chichi's reply of protest Tasmin scooped her up and flew towards what she believed would by the greatest display of skill that Planet Vegeta will ever witness. Minutes later the area designated for the final battle was in clear sight.

"Look there is Krillin and 18. Who's that them?"

"That's Ramgeet and Cruz." Tasmin replied while landing gracefully behind the preoccupied crowd.

"Hey Chichi! Are you o.k! What happened to Yamchua!" Was Krillin's frantic greeting upon seeing his childhood friends. "I would run up to you and give you a big hug, but as you can see my hands are a little out of commission right now."

"Yeah, he got beaten by a girl." 18 interjected with a small smile.

"It looked like you got the same treatment as me and Yamchua!" Chichi replied noticing the scratch marks on 18's neck and the black and blue bruises over the exposed flesh of Krillin's body. She looked around taking in her surroundings. Every one was present, well except for two males who she knew could take care of themselves, but she still couldn't help but worry about one in particular. She sighed and looked over the group of people again, she couldn't help feeling that something was out of place. "18, where is Bulma?"

"She's tied down to that table."

"Oh my!" Chichi moved towards her friend determined to free her, but was obstructed by Cruz.

"Let me help her! I can't believe all of you are just standing her and not helping!"

"You cannot do anything!" Cruz interjected into Chichi's tirade "All we are seeing now is just an image of Lady Bulma!"

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"Well, well, look my Prince, our little...misunderstanding have drawn a crowd." Salika confidently spoke.

"Well Salika they just made it easier for us," Rotiart added "Now we can just kill them all after we've done with Vegeta here."

All this time Vegeta stood watching his enemies with a face devoid of emotion. After drinking the liquid he received from Cruz he could feel his body returning to normal. It was very strange that he was unable to sense the change in his body before, maybe it was because he was not expecting that type of change. But now the returning of his stolen strength was like diving into a pool of water after a long day of training. And just like after training for hours he was eager to beat someone into a pulp. An ominous smirk emerged on his features as he spoke to the unfortunate souls. "They are simple here to watch me rip the flesh from your bones."

Salika was the first to recover from the shock of Vegeta's proclamation, "Let's just see what you've got! Even with your ki regenerated you are still no match for me!"

She unsheathed her sword and swung at Vegeta's head. The blade sliced through the humid air when Vegeta side stepped from her attack. He floated above the ground and looked down at Salika pondering what weapon should be used to dispose of this stupid bitch.

"Well, if you like swords, then I think you will be very interested in my move. First I'll take care of his majesty."

Vegeta fazed behind an unsuspecting Rotiart and slammed him to the ground, rendering him dizzy for a few seconds. He then shoots five energy rings, chaining his wrists, feet and neck to the ground.

Rotiart, realizing that his present position was not ideal for someone in battle, struggled to release himself from Vegeta's energy rings.

"Your weak, pathetic form is no match for my energy rings! Squirm all you want but you won't be free until I free you!"

While Vegeta talked to Rotiart, Salika took the opportunity to strike once again with her sword. With a battle cry she plunged forward with her sword hoping that she would pierce the arrogant prince. But instead of being rewarded with blood dripping from her prized weapon, her blade was stopped in mid air.

"Your are a coward and a disgrace to the Sayajin nation! You attack your enemies when they are not looking wench!" He watched Salika's eyes ballooned as wide as saucers when she realized that Vegeta too was wielding a sword. "This is my Sword, made of a much more superior material than your chunk of metal, my ki."

Salika screamed a series of curses while swinging madly at her opponent. With every swing her blade made it was stopped by Vegeta skillfully maneuvering his sword. Metal grinding against metal was the sound drifting across the open plain where they fought.

tsk, tsk- "Your fighting is sloppy whore!"

Salika plunged towards Vegeta's heart to which he responded by shielding himself with his sword. She spun and send a flying kick to his head, narrowly missing as Vegeta ducked and head butted her in the stomach.

Salika drifted backwards a few feet from Vegeta breathing heavily with sweat gliding down her face. She glared at Vegeta with all the hate she can muster. She returned her sword to her side then raised her hands and pulled her hair back into a ponytail. Once finished she again drew her sword, "My Prince now I'll show how I became queen of this planet and you will also know how your father died!"

Vegeta narrowed his eyes at Salika : My father would have never be taken down by someone so insignificant and weak.: "What's this, more lies about the royal family. If you value your life you should hold your lying lips." They stood facing each other Vegeta with his hands crossed over his chest, baiting her with his ever present smirk.

"Oh, my dear prince every word I speak is always the truth."

Vegeta scoffed at her confidence. Despite their position as enemies he couldn't help but admire however the woman for her confidence no matter how foolish having such confidence was, since she was very much outmatched by his superior strength. But he'll humor her. "Tell me woman, how did you have a hand in my father's death?"

"Well I don't want to spoil the surprise, after all you'll die the same way!"

As the words left her lips a shout was heard directly below Vegeta

"XANGIHAHAMAKAAAAAAAA!"

And with the scream an enormous ball of energy was hurled upwards towards Vegeta.

TBC

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AN: yes! it's a cliffy! muhahahaha!