Blood Pact

Chapter Four

Talia entered the formal dining area with a smile on her face, bowing on one knee to Frieza. "Lord, forgive my tardiness." She said, her eyes to the floor.

"Adedda tells me you are not feeling well." Frieza said, motioning for her to take her seat next to him at the large table. "Is there anything that I can do for you, my dear?"

"Oh, no, my Lord." Talia said. "I'm not sure what is wrong with me." She said, trying to make her voice sound weak. "I beg your forgiveness for complaining."

Frieza smiled, raising his glass of wine. "Now..now my dear. You have no need to beg forgiveness from me. We are friends…"

Suddenly Talia felt it. As his eyes watched her every move, she completely understood what her brother had been warning her about. Frieza need not make any physical advances…his eyes spoke volumes.

Talia picked at her food, trying to avert his demonic eyes.

"You are awfully quiet, precious." Frieza told her, concerned, noticing moisture on her face. "Maybe you should return to your room and rest. Your color is rather shallow."

Talia nodded, scooting her chair back. "Thank you, my Lord." She said, bowing down on one knee again before exiting the room. She hurried back to her room, not feeling safe until the door shut and locked behind her.

Vegeta could not believe his eyes. He hesitated for a moment, allowing a rather powerful blast to engulf his body.

As the lithe figure rose in the air, preparing another blast Vegeta cursed himself for his hesitation. He quickly followed, sending random blasts causing the person to fall to the ground.

The body was slow in moving. However, Vegeta did not waist any time. He quickly jumped on his opponent's back, rendering it helpless.

"BE STILL!" he shouted. "I WON'T HURT YOU ANY FURTHER UNLESS I HAVE TO." He tightened his grip on her hands as he turned her over.

"LET ME GO!" She screamed twisting wildly. "I'LL KILL YOU!"

"I don't think so girl." Vegeta said a little calmer, but still angry. Finally, he reached down and jerked at her tail, which twitched uncontrollably.

"You are a Saiyan." He told her as a statement. "How did you escape the destruction of our planet?" He demanded angrily.

Her green eyes blinked back at him. "What are you talking about?"

Again, he tugged on her tail, which caused her significant pain. Then, he grabbed his own tail, bringing it forward. "See? You idiot, you are a Saiyan like me!"

She looked completely dumbfounded, as she let her power calm. Vegeta backed off somewhat, allowing her the ability to sit up. "I am a Saiyan? I've never heard that term before….what am I? WE?"

It was Vegeta's turn to be confused. "You don't know?"

"No. All I remember is growing up on this planet…no one seems to know how I got here." She said, pushing her dark auburn hair from here face. "I am a freak to these people…that is why I stay here…alone."

"Well, you are a Saiyan. Born from a long line of great warriors." Vegeta said, standing. "How you got here is a mystery, but doesn't really matter. I've found you now."

She looked up at the man with uncertainly. "What do you mean?"

"You will come with me of course." Vegeta said. "The man I serve will have a great desire to meet with you." Vegeta smiled to himself. This was the way to save Talia…finding another more mature Saiyan female.

"What is your name, girl?" Vegeta asked her.

"Zetell." She answered. "That is what I was called when I was a little girl by the woman that took care of me."

"I thought you had no one?" Vegeta peered at her. "Being alone and all."

"She was a kind woman, that I called Mother. But, she died when I was very young." Zetell looked back toward the cabin. "This was our home together. Now, the people around here are way too scared to go near me."

"They have seen your power?" Vegeta snarled. "You could have easily destroyed them by now…"

"No.." Zetell told him. "I don't believe in violence."

"Well, that will soon change." He told her. "Get your things together."

Zetell stood, "But where are we going? I have a right to know." She was just a little too bossy for Vegeta who turned around and slapped her to the ground.

"First, let me explain some things to you." He said towering over her. "I am the Prince of Saiyans…you shall respect me!"

He kicked some dirt into her face before continuing. "Next, Lord Frieza is the one who I work for…that is the one whom you shall meet…no further explanation is necessary."

Vegeta could feel Nappa's approach. "NOW GET UP!" He screamed at Zetell. She quickly did as she was told.

As Nappa landed, he was quick to notice the girl..and her tail.

"Prince!" He said smiling. "A female Saiyan!"

"Yes." Vegeta said smirking. "Lucky for us, isn't it.."

Zetell felt her circumstances were beneficial to everyone but herself. She was young, but not completely stupid.

"What are you, 16? 17?" Nappa asked.

Zetell answered with her voice trembling. "I'm not sure…."

"Doesn't matter. Lord Frieza will surely be overjoyed at this discovery." Vegeta said. "Now let's take her to the ship, then we'll make haste with this filthy planet."

Talia did not sleep much that night. She kept hearing soldiers going up and down the hallway. Probably sent by Frieza to make sure she didn't leave her quarters.

He knows.. she thought. He knows that I know.

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