Blood Pact

Chapter Eight

"My dear, I'm afraid I have some horrible news for you." Frieza's words rang over and over in Talia's mind.

"Your brother, my most trusted and faithful comrade, has been lost." Frieza tried to keep his face somber. Yet inside, it could not have worked out more perfectly.

"NOOOO!! Please! Send more soldiers to search for him!" Talia begged, falling to her knees.

Frieza reached out and touched the top of her head with his long fingers. "I am so sorry my sweet. But, I have already scanned the galaxy and the ship has vanished."

Talia recoiled at his touch. "NO! YOU DID THIS!" She lunged for Frieza, trying to hit and scratch at him. Frieza jumped back as Talia was restrained by two of his guards.

"My goodness. Such an overreaction!" Frieza smiled. "Why on earth would I want to get rid of your brother?'

Talia screamed at him through her tears. "You know why! Because of me! Well, you'll never get me! YOU UNDERSTAND! I'LL KILL MYSELF FIRST!" She struggled trying to break free. "I HATE YOU!! YOU MONSTER!!"

Frieza frowned. "Well, looks like the girl will need some time in isolation." He nodded to the guards. "If you continue to speak to me in such a manner, you will remain there until your conduct improves." He said hatefully.

Talia continued to struggle with the guards, requiring two more to try and hold her. Frieza was furious at her actions. "Wait!" He commanded, just as the guards were carrying her away.

He grabbed the girl by the hair, pulling her mouth up to meet his. The kiss was hard and Talia felt as if her mouth was bruised.

"Never…" He said evilly. "Never doubt that you will be mine. Maybe sooner than you think."

Talia was thrown into the isolation ward. It was dark and cold. Used only for those who had crossed Lord Frieza. She lay there on the cold, hard floor for the next several hours, crying.

For several days now, Vegeta and Nappa had been sifting through the burnt wreckage of the ship. Trying to find a communication device that had not been burned to a crisp.

Zetell stood back, not daring to get in their way. Each evening, they devoured her food and slept. Zetell was afraid to move or say anything due to their foul moods. She understood that Vegeta was worried about his sister, but it did not concern her. Still, she tried to stay out of his way.

Zetell took an opportunity to visit the town, or what was left of it. The people had been pretty much vaporized, leaving only some scattered clothing and a few bones. Nothing else.

She made her way into several of the stores, taking whatever she wanted. Zetell had to admit that it felt nice to be able to walk from store to store without being called names. She let her tail sway behind her, head held high.

Zetell gathered up a large basked of food. Then headed for a clothing store. Taking her time, she chose several pairs of jeans, sneakers and shirts. It had been a long time since she had bought anything new. When she was done, she headed back to the cabin.

Talia cried herself to sleep, trying to keep warm. It was almost unbearably cold and she heard noises. Most probably rodents.

The isolation ward was at the very bottom of the ship in a small six by six room. Many people had died in this room. Talia could almost smell death.

Approximately two days had passed in the total darkness. She had received neither food nor water. Finally, she heard the door opening.

The light was so bright, she was completely blinded. Large hands grabbed her and drug her outside.

"STAND UP!" She heard. Talia did as she was commanded, but was still not able to focus.

"Lord Frieza has asked that you be cleaned up and brought to him immediately." The best that Talia could determine, it was one of his guards. She was led down the hallway and into another room. There were three of his female guards in there preparing a bath for her.

"Buzz me when she is ready." The male guard said.

Talia tried to see the faces in front of her. But only recognized one voice. Adedda

"Listen carefully." She told Talia. "All you have to do is be nice to Frieza. He will not hurt you." Adedda voice was warm and Talia knew she meant well.

"What does he expect of me?" Talia asked as Adedda began to strip off her filthy clothing.

"I do not believe he is ready to finalize your union. But he will want some show of loyalty…possibly even affection. He knows you are yet a child. Unable to bear the children that he wants. Damaging you now will only defeat his purpose." Just hearing the words spoken openly for the first time, Talia's knees buckled. Naked, she fell to the floor in tears.

Adedda and the other women literally picked Talia up and put her into the tub. They washed her body and hair. Adedda tried to massage her body, to relax her some. When they were done, Talia was dried and her hair combed and braided.

Her clothing was laid out on the bed. A soft yellow evening gown with small matching sandals. "He has chosen this for you." Adedda told her.

Talia did not care. She let Adedda and the other women dress her. When she was done, Talia was stunning.

Yet, she was still a child.

Adedda buzzed for the guard. "Now remember, unless you want back in that pit, you will hold your tongue. Please." Adedda rubbed Talia's hand. "Try."

Talia nodded.

When the guard arrived, Talia walked as slowly as possible.

Knowing that Frieza was waiting.

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