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Blood Pact

Chapter Twenty-Two

Talia ran through the corridor of the ship partially blinded by the red lights. She heard Raditz behind her, calling her name.

She ran to her room, knowing that she could not escape.

Before she even closed the door, he was there.

"Don't run from me…" He said. She was unable to read the expression on his face.

Talia wanted to scream for answers. But managed to only shake her head.

"I have loved you for so long." He said walking forward.

Talia continued to shake her head vigorously.

NO! her mind screamed.

"Talia, do you love me?" He asked her. Again, Talia shook her head.

Raditz had a brief look of hurt cross his face. Then, it was replaced with anger. "You don't love me? But, you will grow to love me." He told her.

Talia made a valiant effort to run past him.

Run where?

But he grabbed her. "There is no escape from this ship. Not for either of us. But, we will manage. As long as we are together."

She was no match physically for the larger more powerful Saiyan.

Under the glare of the red lights……

Unable to scream……..

Unable to fight him……..

Raditz took what was left of Talia's innocence. Not as viciously as Frieza might have…..but still taken. Against her will….as she struggled….closing her eyes to the pain…. physical pain she never imagined……..

She had trusted him

He was like a brother to her….

When it was over, Talia lay there emotionless. Not moving. No more tears.

Raditz left the room, leaving her on the floor. Talia did not feel anything. No hatred. No fear. Nothing. She was broken, not caring to live.

As much as she had struggled in her life, it seemed the ending was already written for her. She was powerless….she was nothing…

Time passed as Talia stared up at the ceiling, the red lights still flashing.

Red

Blood

Death

Her death. That is all that was left.

She pulled herself up from the floor, wincing at the pain between her legs. Feeling the liquids, blood and semen as it ran down her thighs. She pulled the end of the blanket from her bed and wiped the wetness away, throwing the stained material in the corner. Reaching down, she found what was left of her clothing and dressed.

Talia was unable to sit down due to the pain. But standing proved equally as uncomfortable. She was startled when the red lights flickered and suddenly the regular lights returned.

The ship was back on course.

Slowly she walked to the bathroom, kneeling down by the toilet.

She needed to vomit.

She wanted to die.

When she was done, she heard the door of her room open.

"We are back on course." He told her. He watched as she stood and looked blankly at him. "We should arrive in three days."

Talia backed up at Raditz walked into the bathroom. He didn't say anything to her as he pulled her again to the floor.

Talia struggled less knowing it was useless. The cold floor sent chills through her already ravaged body.

Death

It would come soon

The next three days were the same. Every few hours, Raditz would come for her, taking what he wanted…what he desired. Then leaving her to pick up the pieces.

Talia did not bathe. She did not change her already stained and torn clothing. She just continued to fall deeper and deeper into an abyss that had become her soul.

With no sleep and no food, she was dying.

Willingly.

Hopefully.

Earth. It seemed to be a beautiful planet. Capable of providing everything Raditz knew that he and Talia would need.

Entering the atmosphere, the ship shook violently. Talia stayed in her room, but knew fully what was happening.

Raditz skillfully guided the ship to a halting point atop a large flat mountain.

Finally, they had arrived at their new home.

Vegeta and Zetell took turns guarding Shenor as he flew the ship. Taking time for sleep as often as possible.

After several days, Frieza's ship had been detected. However, it was several thousand miles from its original position.

Vegeta wondered where Frieza was going. What was he up to? He was venturing into new territories that had not been discussed. At least not while Vegeta had been in charge of the operation.

Shenor had told them of several planets in this part of the galaxy, which were uncharted. Perhaps Frieza had plans for some of them?

"No matter." Vegeta had said. "Talia is all that concerns me. Once I find Frieza, I will kill him and take Talia as far away as possible."

Zetell looked at him."How do you propose we kill Frieza?" She would not admit her fears to him. But, going in blindly to kill a man as strong and powerful as Frieza was a death trap. Their deaths.

Or even worse for her.

"Don't doubt me." Vegeta said angrily to her. "I will kill him…if he as much as laid a hand on Talia…" Noticing the looks he got from Shenor, he turned and left the control room.

"Lord Frieza has chosen his sister as a mate?" Shenor asked.

Zetell nodded.

"Then, there is no hope for his sister." He said sternly. "Nor for you."

Zetell turned away.

Down the corridor, Vegeta vented his anger. Being cooped up in this ship was wearing on his nerves. He did not want to risk going into the small training chamber and leaving Zetell alone with Shenor. She was strong, but she was also naive. She could be fooled easily into trusting him.

So, Vegeta waited. It would surely be months before they closed in on Frieza's ship. And patience or not, he would have to wait.

OK GUYS! That's the END of Blood Pact!

But don't despair.

Part II is Blood Lines.

In Blood Lines, Earth and its protectors play a more important role. The main focus will continue to stay with Vegeta and Talia, but others will have major roles as well

Piccolo fans will greatly enjoy this next part.

Thanks!