Blood Pact

Chapter Two

Explosions could be heard through out the ship.

Vegeta and his opponent were in the training chamber. In a particularly foul mood, Vegeta was besting him.

The Prince had grown much stronger. His body toned and muscled, his mind clear and sharp. The blows he laid out to Raditz were severe, leaving the Saiyan almost dead.

"ENOUGH!" Nappa yelled. "You are going to kill him!" Nappa stood several feet taller than Vegeta or Raditz, his arms crossed over his massive chest.

"FINE!" Vegeta screamed. "THEN FIND ME A WORTHY TRAINING PARTNER!" He stormed out of the chamber. Nappa picked Raditz up and carried him to the rejuvenation tank. Hopefully, within a few hours he would be good as new.

Down the hall, Vegeta slammed the door of his room. He began to pace, stripping off his sweaty clothing. Slowly, he stepped into his shower, letting the hot water stream over his firm body. His eyes were closed, however his mind never stopped.

Deep in thought, Vegeta jumped as he heard a knock on the door.

"WHO IS IT?" He yelled.

Without answering, the door opened. Zarbon stepped inside. "I just saw Nappa taking Raditz to the rejuvenation tank…again."

"Yes, so?" Vegeta snarled. He continued his shower, ignoring the way Zarbon stared at him through the snowed glass.

"Don't you think you should take it easy on him? He is your friend after all." Zarbon walked over and sat down on Vegeta's bed.

"I have no friends. Don't forget that." Vegeta told him angrily. Without any hesitation, Vegeta stepped out of the shower. He saw the startled look on Zarbon's face, and smirked. Still a young boy, Vegeta was exquisite.

"Like what you see, blue man?" Vegeta asked. "Well, get over it." He walked over to his closet and pulled out a fresh uniform.

Zarbon watched as Vegeta dressed. "You know, one of these days, you will be knocked down off that high and mighty throne of yours." Zarbon told him. "And I hope I am the one that accomplishes it."

"Nag..nag..nag.." Vegeta said, pulling on his boots. "No wonder no one likes you. You're pathetic. Always sulking around in the shadows…watching people dress. Really..get a life." His tone was very condescending.

"Those are harsh words coming from a PRINCE who has no kingdom." Zarbon told him, heading toward the door. "You just wait, you're time is coming boy." Angrily, Zarbon slammed the door.

Vegeta finished dressing. Then he headed down the hallway to Talia's room.

Inside, she sat on the floor doing sit-ups.

"Vegeta!" She yelled, jumping up and into his arms.

Vegeta hugged her tightly, her black hair pulled back into a long braid. "What took you so long?" She asked him, nudging him in the stomach. "I thought you would be here earlier!"

He smiled, a smile that was only seen by her, but none the less beautiful.

"Sorry, kid. I had some extra training to do." He sat her down.

"Did you kick Raditz's ass again?" She asked innocently.

"I told you, don't use that language. It's not appropriate for a 10 year old." He told her firmly. "You are a Princess." He said, rubbing her cheek. "We may not be treated as such, but never forget it."

Talia nodded. "I know….I know…."

Talia went to her dresser and opened her jewelry box. "Lord Frieza gave me this." She told her brother, holding it up. "It's beautiful, isn't it.."

In her hand was a long golden chain with a circular medallion. "He said it is his family crest or something like that."

Vegeta got up, grabbing the necklace from her hands. "Why did he give it to you?" he demanded.

Talia knew her brother's temper. "He said….well…that I was part of his family…" she said slowly.

Vegeta snatched the necklace from her small hand. "You NEVER let him tell you things like that!" He threw the necklace against the wall. Grabbing her by the arms, he shook her. "I TOLD YOU, HE CANNOT BE TRUSTED!" He yelled.

Talia felt her heart racing. "I'm…sorry." She said crying. "He is always nice to me…."

"OF COURSE HE IS!" Vegeta shouted. "You are just too young to understand…." He realized that she was so innocent to Frieza's advances. He would have to explain this to her, before it went any further.

"Sit down." He commanded. "I need to explain some things to you..about Lord Frieza."

Talia nodded.

As he began to speak, there was a knock at Talia's door.

"Damn.." Vegeta scowled. He jerked the door open.

"I thought you would be here, Prince." Nappa told him. "We have just been issued orders. We must leave immediately."

"NOW?" Vegeta turned and looked at Talia, standing behind him. "Can't it wait? A few hours?"

"No, Prince. Lord Frieza has just acquired information on a nearby planet. It had abundant resources and slave opportunities." Nappa nodded to Talia as she listened.

Vegeta turned, looking at Talia. "Alright. Tell the soldiers I will be there in five minutes."

"Yes sir." Nappa said, heading back down the hallway.

Vegeta pulled Talia close to him. "There is so much I need to tell you. But, time is short." Talia noticed something different in his voice as he spoke. "I love you. And will do whatever I have to in order to keep you safe from Frieza."

"Why would he hurt me?" Talia asked, her black eyes searching into Vegeta's.

He stroked her long braid. "Just know that what he wants from you is…..what a man…. wants from a woman….there is nothing innocent in his gifts and words."

Talia's eyes were huge. "You mean…."

Vegeta nodded. "He wants you as his mate….not as a friend."

Talia felt her knees go weak. "But….."

"I have to go. Now that you know this, be on guard. I'll be back as soon as I can." Vegeta kissed Talia and hugged her tightly.

"You hurry back…ok?" Talia told him, as he left.

"Promise." He replied.

Vegeta hurried down the hallway to the ships launch bay.

Damn.. He thought. I hate leaving her…

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