In the Air Tonight
By Rayven Darkheart
Chapter 2- Individuals Meet
Zaria sighed soothingly to herself, composing her demeanor. Her golden eyes gradually narrowed, making her façade stony. Steadying the tremors that wracked her body, she pressed the button for Frieza's door and walked in.
She bowed low and fell to one knee, pressing her right fist to her heart. 'One of these days, this bloody lizard will be bowing to me.' "You asked to see me Lord Frieza?"
The sickeningly feminine chuckle filled the air again. "You've displeased me Zaria. You were told to visit me between missions. I should punish you."
Zaria swallowed hard, willing the bile to not come up. She winced at the thought of her last punishment. "I ask your forgiveness my lord, but I weighed my options and thought perhaps you would enjoy the acquisition of two new planets more than only one planet and my company for an evening." 'I know I preferred slaughtering millions when weighed against your disgusting hands all over me.'
The lizard lord made his way over to the woman that was currently kneeling and stroked her cheek with two clawed fingers. It was all she could do to keep from flinching away from his touch. "I know you were only thinking of me my pet, but a punishment is still in order. I don't think we'll use the usual form. Let's go with a mission right here on the base."
Her golden eyes went wide as she tried her best to stay quiet. 'Great. Give me a reason to stay here for a few months and plot your end.'
"Yes, that sounds like a plan my pet. There are those that think I am an evil dictator that rules with an iron fist. That sounds hard to believe, doesn't it? I want you to infiltrate a group and report to me anything that may seem odd. Does that sound like a good idea?" The lizard smirked evilly as the emerald-haired girl nodded. "Good. You will be transferred into their squadron today. Now, get out of my sight." He emphasized his command with a solid slap across her face.
Never once breaking her façade of indifference, she nodded once more and stood. "As you command it my lord." She bowed once more before turning on her heel and walking out.
Zarbon appeared from behind a column and gazed at his sister's back as she retreated. "Lord Frieza, do you honestly believe this plan will work?"
Frieza chuckled once again. "Saiyajins are predictable. Their pride gets in the way of logical thinking. That was their downfall. The race will die out soon enough and until then, why not have fun with the monkeys? The monkey prince and your half breed sister will keep each other on their toes and out of my hair."
Vegeta decided to return to the gym and destroy more practice droids. Unfortunately for him, it was already occupied. He leaned against the door jam and watched the occupant. His eyes grazed over her form as she destroyed bot after bot.
He sneered looking at the long emerald hair. 'What is she doing in the Saiyajin gymnasium? She can't possibly be one of us.' His eyes narrowed and he motioned for Radditz and Nappa to get rid of the girl.
Nappa moved forward first. "You, girl, out of the gym immediately." He chuckled slightly as the girl stopped ripping apart a droid and straightened to her full height, as diminutive as that may have been. "Yeah, that's right. Come on out before I hurt you."
The girl chuckled. For some reason, Radditz felt a shiver run down his spine. 'I don't think this girl is what she seems. She's too calm.'
Never looking up at the much larger man, she said, "I suppose you'll make me leave if I don't come peacefully." Nappa laughed loudly, sadistically. "Well, if you think you can make me leave, Baldy, bring it."
Nappa growled and started to attack. Before he could launch his attack, the emerald haired girl sent a chi attack right at his chest, sending him straight into the wall, leaving a dent. Smirking, she looked at the other two males that stood in the doorway. "Do you call your dog off or do I actually try?"
Nappa launched himself at her full speed from his place on the wall, almost catching her off guard. He was able to land a nice punch across her jaw before she countered with a knee to his midsection. Before the fight could continue, the shorter of the two males called out, "Nappa, no. Leave her be. I think she's the one we have the displeasure of having."
"Displeasure? Please, you act as if I want to be here with you. I would much rather be with my own team than be under the command of someone who looks like they stuck their finger in a light socket." Throwing one last chi blast at the distracted Nappa, she walked out of the gym, her emerald tail swinging behind her in irritation.
Radditz watched her walk away with wide eyes. "No one told me she was a Saiyajin. But… she's green…"
Vegeta looked between the dazed Nappa and the confused Radditz. "Has anyone ever told you that you have a true knack for stating the obvious?" With that Vegeta stormed out of the room, ready to tear someone apart.