Blood Pact

Chapter Fourteen

When Talia was finally restrained, she was taken to Lord Frieza. He had watched on the monitor the destruction she managed. He was not pleased.

In his room, several of his soldiers stood by, ready to step in if the girl gave him any problems.

"What do you think you are doing?" He asked her. Frieza reached down and grabbed her face. "You had better have an explanation for this behavior!"

Talia slapped his hand away. "YOU ARE A MONSTER!" She screamed and lunged for him. Before anyone could stop her, she raked her nails across Frieza's face. " I WILL KILL YOU!" She shouted.

With much effort, four guards restrained Talia, as trickles of blood seeped down Frieza's face.

The guards held Talia tightly. "Don't let her free." Frieza said in an evil voice. "She is about to learn what I am capable of."

In the weeks that had passed, Vegeta and Zetell spent more and more time together. If not training, then working on the communication device. It was large and bulky, sitting in one of the spare bedrooms. But, Zetell announced it should be finished within the month. It had been hard to find all the necessary parts, but she managed to make do with what she had.

Also, Zetell had become stronger. Vegeta was pushing her limits as far as her physical strength. Each day for several hours they trained.

However, Nappa was seemingly left out. This did not settle well with him, being that he had always been Vegeta's companion. Whether in fighting or conversation.

Raditz had gotten in the way a few times, but Vegeta considered him a second class Saiyan and therefore beneath the Prince. Nappa however, did come from a more noble bloodline. His family had been protectors of the royals for centuries.

Now, Nappa was angered at Zetell for taking so much of Vegeta's time. As soon as the communicator was finished, he had plans for the Saiyan woman.

Talia trembled as Frieza's cold hands took hold of her body. "You will fear me, girl." He said angrily. "Like you have never feared me before…" His nails ripped at her clothing, leaving scratches and marks. The guards continued to hold her, even as she struggled.

Frieza reached his hand down between her legs. "This will make you scream…" He smiled.

"LORD!" Zarbon yelled, bursting in. "YOU MUST STOP! YOU DAMAGE HER NOW, AND YOU WILL NEVER HAVE THE CHILDREN YOU HAVE WAITED FOR!" Zarbon's blue eyes were large, his face pleading. "Please, my Lord." He said somewhat calmer. "Think about the risk you will be taking. She is still only a child."

Frieza straightened up, looking at Zarbon. "How true." He said. Walking over to Zarbon. "I let my…emotions…get the best of me, my friend." He turned to the guards that still held Talia. "Take her to solitary."

Shaking with fear and in shock, they led Talia away.

"I appreciate you looking out for me, Zarbon." Frieza said. "However, I am all worked up now, and He smiled. "Bring someone to me…young…one of the inexperienced ones." He walked back to his bed, and got a bottle of wine from his cupboard. "I may even require your company tonight."

Zarbon smiled. "Of course, my Lord. I shall return shortly. We will have a very pleasing night."

Frieza did not turn around, but heard the door close.

"Indeed…" He smiled, wiping the blood from his cheek.

Down the hall, they threw Talia into the dark room. She was naked and smeared with drops of blood from various scratches. Talia was scared. She knew the line that she had crossed would cost her everything. But, she didn't care. As soon as she got out of this room, she would kill Frieza. No matter what she had to do.

Zetell had put the finishing touches on the device. "There. It should work." She told Vegeta who waited impatiently behind her. "Let's give it a try."

He nodded.

"I am going to send out a simple distress signal. It could be picked up by anyone who is monitoring on the universal channel." She told him.

"Fine. All I need is a ship. I don't care whose it is!" He said. "Just do it!"

Zetell flipped several switches and the machine came on loudly. Lights blinked and a static like sound was heard. She entered in codes. "Basically, it's an S.O.S." She told him. "Not saying who we are or what we are." She smiled.

Vegeta did not answer, but stood by waiting.

"There. I think we should repeat this every couple of hours for the next few days." Zetell explained. "That way, we have a better chance of being heard."

"So, we just wait for someone to pick up on the signal and send a search team." Vegeta said as a statement. "I've been on this cursed planed for over a year. I'm ready to get back to Talia."

Zetell looked at him. "You have never said her name before."

Vegeta stiffened. He did not reply, but turned and left the room.

Zetell sighed. "Hard as stone, Mr. Prince….." she smiled, speaking of his heart.

Outside, Vegeta was in a foul mood. Thinking of Talia always affected him this way. He hoped that she had managed to protect herself. She was nearing twelve years old. Technically a Saiyan woman can bear children at that age, but it would be difficult. However, he knew that Frieza would not care how much it pained her. Vegeta closed his eyes as anger rippled through his body. Thinking of Frieza touching his sister. Knowing he was about to explode, Vegeta headed into the seclusion of the trees high atop the nearby mountain.

Zetell saw him as he flew away. She could sense his inner pain. His fear. Even though he would never admit it to her or anyone else. He was too full of pride.

"What has upset the Prince?" Nappa asked, landing beside her.

"The usual." Zetell said. "He's worried about Talia."

Nappa tensed. "Did you finish the machine?"

Zetell turned around, looking up at him. "Yes. We actually sent the first message. Shouldn't be long now before someone finds us." She went back inside.

Nappa watched as Vegeta's stream of energy disappeared toward the mountains.

Once in her room, Zetell curled her tail around her waist and lay down. She was mentally exhausted. Working on that machine had taken every brain cell she possessed. But, she was proud of it. And if it worked properly, which she did not doubt, she would be able to go safely to another planet and start life over.

That is if Vegeta let her. Zetell was not a fool. She knew all too well that Vegeta's word had meant nothing. Yet, she couldn't help but want to see the best in him. Therefore, she would trust him. If she ended up dead, so be it. It was her destiny anyway.

She closed her eyes, and allowed herself to rest.

In the mountains, Vegeta screamed in anger. He felt such desperation for Talia. Knowing that time was running out, if it had not already. If he were capable of tears, they would have come. But, he had managed to bury his emotions so deep; he feared his soul was lost forever.

For if Talia's fate was sealed, Hell would not be able to contain his wrath.

Inside Frieza's room, he and Zarbon played mercilessly with the helpless girl. She was thirteen at the most. One of Frieza's newest acquisitions. Frieza had thoroughly enjoyed stripping her of her innocence, leaving the bloody remains to Zarbon. After several hours, the girl lay bleeding to death. But, Frieza ignored her. He had moved on to Zarbon.

The two remained entwined until dawn. At which time, Zarbon dressed and left. He let the guards know to remove the girl's dead body before Lord Frieza woke.

Zarbon walked down the hall and knocked on the door.

A very sleepy Raditz answered. "This had better be good enough to wake me!" He said, as Zarbon pushed his way inside.

"Shut up and listen to me, you fool!" Zarbon said angrily. "Frieza almost raped Talia last night…"

Raditz's eyes grew cold.

"I said almost. I did manage to make him see how this would affect his future plans for the girl." He told him. "But, he is growing more and more impatient." Zarbon walked over and sat down on the rumpled bed.

"We cannot wait much longer, can we?" Raditz asked.

Zarbon smiled. "No. Frieza has taken her to solitary confinement. I fear she will be in there for quite some time. He wishes to teach her submission. To break her will. She doesn't have to be mentally stable to bear his children. Just physically healthy."

"So, as soon as she is released, we make our move." Raditz said.

Zarbon nodded. "Yes. Frieza won't know what has happened until it is over." He smiled. "And you and I will reap all the rewards."

OK…what do you think Raditz and Zarbon are planning? Something that will help Talia?

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