Blood Pact

Chapter Twenty

In the weeks that followed Talia's escape, the people on Frieza's ship saw Hell open up. His rages were constant and his punishments severe. Anyone who Frieza saw as getting in his way or not moving fast enough was killed.

His massive ship became more and more empty.

Adding to Frieza's anger was the fact that Zarbon had not contacted him. Either his one time faithful companion had encountered an immediate and lethal fate, or he had betrayed him. Frieza assumed betrayal.

He continued to have all outside radio contact monitored, hoping to locate Zarbon. But as of late, this had not happened. Frieza's men had intercepted several more messages from the defunct planet from which Vegeta was headed when he disappeared. Just knowing that the Saiyan was trapped on that planet did give Frieza some gladness.

On this particular morning, Frieza was in a foul mood. No trace of the ship that carried Talia had been found.

"Well, they will be heading toward a planet which can supply similar accommodations as planet Vegeta. Therefore, we will begin the process of elimination." He said, pacing back and forth, his tail slapping against the floor.

Frieza walked over to a map of the galaxy. "Here." He said, pointing. "We will begin with this planet. If Talia is there, we will retrieve her. If not, we will destroy the planet so that it is not suitable for habitation. Once they run out of planets, we will find them."

"But, sir, that could take months…..Even years.." The man spoke without thinking. Frieza smiled. "True." He said slowly. "But, if it takes 100 years, I do not care…." He reached his hand up and sliced the man's throat with his nail. As the man fell to the floor, Frieza licked blood from his gray colored hand. "I will find her…make no mistake." Frieza then left.

Zetell and Vegeta were sleeping; bodies snuggled close together when they felt it.

Vegeta immediately rose up and headed to the window completely naked. Zetell grabbed a sheet and modestly trying to cover herself.

"Someone's coming." Vegeta said. Zetell knew it was true.

"The signal….it has reached another ship." She said.

"But, is it one of Frieza's ships? Or who?" Vegeta mumbled, quickly gathering his clothes.

Zetell stood there blankly. Vegeta sat on the bed, pulling his boots on. "What is wrong with you? Let's go!"

But, Zetell continued to move slowly. When Vegeta looked at her, he thought he saw tears in her eyes.

He jerked her by the arm, forcing her to face him. "What is your problem, woman?" He shouted.

She bit her lip, trying not to cry. "If it is Frieza, you will turn me over to him…." She said as a statement, not a question. Vegeta looked at her as if seeing her face for the first time.

He let her arm go and Zetell began to dress.

Vegeta stood in the doorway, waiting.

"Just tell me, one thing." Zetell said as she was tying her laces. "Will he treat me well? After he rapes me?"

Vegeta could not face her, nor answer her question. He headed outside.

Zetell tried to fight back the tears that were building up. She would be strong. She would hold her head up and show dignity. No matter what. If nothing else, but to show Vegeta that she had as much class and pride as any Saiyan, Prince or otherwise.

She followed him outside.

They stood in silence for the next half-hour or so as a ship entered the planet's atmosphere. It landed three mountains away.

"We need to wait and see how many there are." Zetell said, but Vegeta was impatient.

"I will wait for no one." He said and headed toward the ship.

Zetell followed.

When Vegeta saw it, he knew it was not one of Frieza's. He was relieved.

It was relatively small, but adequate. It was several minutes before the door opened, revealing four occupants. They were all of medium build, with dark brown skin and white hair. They were also armed with weapons.

Vegeta and Zetell moved behind a rock, trying to stay out of sight. They watched as the men walked slowly, surveying the area.

"I do not sense anyone else." Vegeta whispered to her. "It appears, unless someone is hiding their energy, that these four are alone."

Zetell nodded. She did not fell anyone else present either. "Their power level is not great. Overtaking them should not be a problem is it is necessary."

"What do you mean, necessary?" Vegeta whispered loudly. "Of course it is necessary! They will not simply surrender their vessel to us!"

Zetell stared blankly at him. "You mean to…kill them?" She asked. The look on his face was enough of an answer. She had not thought past just getting help. She should have realized Vegeta would willingly kill.

As the men approached Vegeta held back. They possessed guns, and even Vegeta could not outrun a bullet.

"You stay back until I say otherwise." He told Zetell. She was going to protest, but decided against it. For now.

Vegeta moved with lightening speed and managed to remove the weapons from the hands of the other men.

They gasp in shock.

Vegeta hovered a few feet above them, two large guns in each hand. "Looking for these?" He boasted. He then proceeded to crush them with his powerful hands.

"Let's see you come down here and do that…" one of the men bravely spoke.

Vegeta raised an eyebrow. "Well, that sounds like a challenge to me." He soared down and kicked the man in the face, sending his flying through the air and into the rocky mountain. Two more of the men lunged at Vegeta, but again they were easily disposed of.

One man stood alone. Vegeta eyed him. "Well, don't you want a go at me?"

The man shook his head. "You will need someone to fly the plane." He said calmly. "If you will spare my life, I will pilot you anywhere you wish to go."

Vegeta listened to the man, and he motioned for Zetell to come forward.

"Go examine the ship. See if it is something that you are capable of handling." He told her. Zetell moved quickly.

Once inside, she glanced around. The control panel was located easily and she examined the board. It looked simple enough, however Zetell had never piloted a ship. Therefore, she was way out of her comfort zone.

Back outside she told Vegeta, "I could do it, I think…..but I'm not comfortable with the idea. I say let him do it for us."

Vegeta turned back to the man. "What is your name?"

"Shenor." He replied.

"Well, Shenor, if you want to live, you will do as I say. I am more than capable and extremely willing to kill you at any given moment. Understand?"

Shenor nodded.

"Go get what things you might need. But hurry. I'll wait with our new pilot." Vegeta said to Zetell.

She flew away in a blur.

Finally…..Looks like Vegeta is gonna get off that planet! It was starting to seem a little bit like Gilligan's Island! A three-hour demolition trip turned out to be YEARS! Hahahaha

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