Bulma led them into the room she and Vegeta shared. Entering she turned to Tai and asked, "Is there anything you wish to tell us Tai?" Bra and Pan sat waiting expectantly. As the maids began pulling her clothes off Tai took a deep breath and started her story…

Once upon a time…

There was a little boy and little girl who grew up together. The boy, a prince fell in love with her. She also loved him but was engaged to be married to the local Duke. As was custom the prince challenged the duke to a battle. The winner would keep the girl. After a long harsh battle the prince slew the Duke. Immediately the prince and the girl were married.

Then one day five years after the wedding, the girl's best friend came for a visit. The two were very happy until the prince did something horrible. In secret he slipped poison into his wife's cup killing her so that he might wed her friend. The friend unknowing of what happened wed the prince several months after the funeral.

Then the unthinkable happened. The prince began to plot the murder of his second wife. The girl's maid, Gelada, heard his plans. That night the maid died drinking the princess' poisoned cup. The princess filled with grief found her husband out and tried to flee her home. Unfortunately a law passed long ago stated that woman might not leave their husband. Only through death may they be relieved.

Uncaring the princess tried several times to escape but each time was caught. Finally she was thrown into the royal dungeon. That day when the prince came to bring her back she attacked both him and the guard. While they were unconscious she ran into a large field and finally managed to escape using an escape pod she hastily chose a destination: earth.

Arriving she was taken into the care of a group of people. With them she learned to trust and love again. But it would not be. The prince found her and attempted to kidnap her. In the act they were found and the truth was told to the people she had come to care for. What happened next is a mystery. What we do know is the princess decided to challenge the prince for the throne. Should she succeed she would become queen. Should she fail…she would do so at her own peril.

Tai's voice trailed off. Bulma gasped, "Y-you mean to tell me after you married this man and he attempted to murder you?" Tai nodded and raised her arms allowing the maids to fasten a scarf. "Now that he's the king I can challenge him and finish him off once and for all. I don't have any choice." Pan frowned. "How do we know that you're telling the truth? You lied to us once."

"I did what was necessary to keep myself safe. You would have done the same." Tai snapped the words like a whip. Bra said sadly, "A lot of good it's done you. Your going back with the creep. By the way who exactly did you 'learn to love'?" Tai turned bright red. Bulma and Bra poked at her and prodded. Pan leaned forward despite her disinterest in the whole matter. Finally Tai caved in. "Alright! If you must know I ended up…" she was interrupted by the maids saying, "Your majesty, we have completed our task. Now come, let us descend to join the king."

Hate filled Tai with every step that she took towards Makai. Spite took hold of her senses when she saw the arrogant look upon his face at seeing her. Reaching him she curtsied and said smoothly, "Your majesty, your choice of clothing suits Me." he smiled smugly and grabbed her arm. "Come along then. A kingdom cant run it's self."

He yanked her past the others not giving her a chance to say goodbye.

Three months later Tai stormed into her room. "ARHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I HATE HIM! IHATEHIMIHATEHIMIHATEHIMMMMMMMMMMMM!" Breathing heavily she began pacing back and forth. Being her husband Makai forced her to lie with him nearly every night. These past few weeks she had been feeling unwell and now she knew why. She was with child.

Tai's brow puckered as she briefly pondered whether or not to kill herself. She laughed silently as she wondered whether or not it really mattered. The man she truly loved was far from here. He was most likely had a girlfriend now. He most likely hated her. She had deceived him. Tai shook her head and slammed her fist against the wall. She would be damned before she killed an innocent child. No she would protect this child of hers. For that reason alone she would rid the world of Makai.

The next morning as Tai prepared herself for her confrontation with Makai, Fey, her maid, rushed in. throwing herself into a curtsy she said excitedly, "Your majesty! There is to be an execution!" Tai whipped around. "What! What's the crime?" "Trespassing your majesty. They are from another planet. I believe they called it Earth. They wear clothing similar to those that you hide in the bottom drawer. They ---." Tai arming herself with two swords and running from the room cut her short.

Tai ran down the corridor not caring for the strange looks others were giving her. All that mattered now were the earth people. Concentrating she honed her ki in on Makai's. He was in the execution arena no doubt giving some elaborate speech as to why these people had to be executed.

She arrived just in time. Makai was ending. "…That is why I, your king, will personally behead these prisoners. Bring the captives forth." Three guards slowly rolled a platform forward and on it stood Max, Pan, Trunks, Goten, and Bra. All five wore chains. They would be able to break out easily. Makai laughed. "Any last words?"

He raised his sword up but the crowd parted and bowed/curtsied as a figure dressed in traditional Komaian armor walked regally towards him. With a sword in each hand the person shouted so that all could hear him. "King Makai! I challenge you to a fight!"

Makai realized who it was and frowned. "Tai darling, whatever are you doing here?" Tai's response was cool. "I'm here to challenge you for the throne. If I should win I become the High queen of Komaia and you let my friends go. Should you win, execute me along with them."

The crowd gasped. Never before in the history of Komaia had the queen challenged the king for the right to the throne. As murmurs passed through the crowd Makai stared into Tai's face and saw the intensity of her anger. This could be his chance. This time he could kill her fairly. As soon as she died no one would suspect him of her murder or the murder of his first wife. Cassidy.

Cassidy the love of his life. The woman who brought out the best in him. The woman who betrayed him. He had walked into the bedroom one day and had found his precious wife Cassidy with her best friend Tai talking…

Flashback

"So Cass, how are you and Makai doing? Will I have any little nieces or nephews?" Makai who'd been entering the room hid behind a corner. He heard Cassidy whisper, "Tai, I need to tell you something. It's a secret alright!" Tai nodded eagerly and leaned forward. "Tai…I-I'm with child a-and it's not Makai's." "Cassidy! No! I-I mean what on earth!" Cassidy had then blushed. "I-I'm sorry. You don't know the father…"

Tai leaped up angrily. "Cass, what is wrong with you? You are married to a prince! A very handsome one I might add. And need I remind you that he risked his life to have you?" Makai had to force himself to walk into the room. They had both looked guilty but had covered it up. Too bad Cassidy never lived to see the end of the week. After words it had taken months to convince Tai to marry him.

He knew she did it out of honor of her friend's memory but he hadn't cared. She was beautiful. But after Cassidy's betrayal he couldn't trust. Therefore he plotted the murder of Tai. Unfortunately her cursed maid Gelada found out and drank the poisoned cup instead….

End of Flashback

"I accept your challenge. Are you prepared?" she nodded her head in confirmation. "Very well, let us begin." Without warning she flew up and threw something out of her hands.

B.T.W. Anyone who reads the next few chapters will know I was totally obsessed with the game Xtreme legends samurai warriors. You have been warned… 