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Hello again! I bet you're sick of me XD I haven't stopped updating! Ah well, better than not updating at all right? Heehee. Any who, here's the next chapter!

-I Pray-

The sand crunched beneath his tired body as he walked and the sweat fell down his forehead. He was smirking, his eyes upon the creatures before him. He wasn't afraid; he refused to be afraid.

He just kept walking; the sun tracing his outline as he did. The crowd was quiet, most likely in some sort of shock as he walked to his young death. The animals before him were hissing and screeching, licking their lips at every step closer Goku got.

"Alright, bring it on" he said stopping his walk and readying himself. They screeched and howled at him, but only the one ascending forth to take him on.

Goku decided to keep his eye out for the other. They were planning something, he just knew it.

"What is he doing! He can't do this!" Chichi practically screamed as she clung to the bars for dear life.

"I don't know! Oh please, Kami I pray you stop this" Bulma cried. Yamcha and Krillin could only swallow back their fears and watch their friend below.

The beast charged forwards at Goku trying to bite and nip him hastily. Goku kept pushing him back with the spear he held tightly in his hands. The creature hissed and took hold of the end of the spear with its mouth. Goku grit his teeth, struggling to keep hold of his only weapon. He was swung about by the creature and soon enough the fighting tool was broke in half. Goku jumped back, worried as he looked at the half bitten spear. He swallowed. All he had left now was the wooden end.

The huge insect roughly played with the half of spear for a few seconds before throwing it to the ground. Goku knew he had to get it, no matter what. That was his only chance if he had one at all. The beast charged again, swinging its tail at Goku. Goku yelped and blocked the attack with his half of the spear. He fell to his knees from the impact, the tail swinging at him again. He blocked it again and again, the creature soon getting bored and attacking Goku with its gangly and sharp legs.

Goku kept on blocking and jumping out of the way but with one more impact the wooden spear he held broke once more. With heavy breaths he dived underneath his rival to reach the other half of the spear. He almost took hold of it – his fingertips within inches of it when he felt something painful in his leg. He winced in agony and swung himself around. The creature had struck Goku in the leg with its sharp foot and began to drag him quickly towards its mouth. Goku growled; the pain almost unbearable as he was dragged. He came into contact with the monster only to be met with another attack from its foot. Goku moved his head, only just missing the sharp object as it dug into the sand. Goku took the opportunity to rip his leg from the creature's grasp and with a grunt he jumped for the spear again.

Successful he turned around rapidly only to be slashed across his chest with the sharp tail of his opponent. He howled in agony and fell back onto the hot sand, the blood seeping out intensely from the wound. He winced as he sat there the creature turning on him again. Goku jumped to his feet; adamant that he would at least kill this one. But all the courage vanished from him as the other charged at him as well.

The crowd were shouting and screaming, some cheering and some crying. Chichi kept screamed Goku's name which she knew he couldn't hear. She shook the bars, the tears cascading down her pale face as she did. She quickly glanced across at the royals, infuriated with their smirks and enjoyment.

"HOW CAN YOU DO THIS!" She screamed at them, "HOW CAN YOU BE SO CRUEL! HE'S A BOY!" The Lord looked at her briefly before going back to his show. The General only laughed at her.

Goku's eyes widened in shock as the other charged at him at full speed. It howled at him, it's screechy voice stinging Goku's ears. It reached him, its legs flying about trying to strike him; the other one still doing the same. Goku was going dizzy. There were legs flying everywhere, all aiming at him. He dodged and ducked and fell. It was all falling down on him…the faith…the determination….it had all gone. He screamed in anguish as he was cut across his back; his dirty shirt falling apart, the blood spurting.

He fell to his knees, his eyes blurred and his breathing ragged. He gasped for air; his groaning and moaning obvious as the blood poured down his back from the newly opened wound. The fiends hissed and began to approach their dying prey with hungry and greedy eyes.

"PLEASE! PLEASE STOP THIS!" Chichi begged with all her might, her eyes focused on the Royals beside her, "PLEASE! I'LL DO ANYTHING! PLEASE!" She begged through sobs. She cried harder when they took no notice of her, but then suddenly the younger man of the two royals turned to look at her, a thoughtful expression upon his hideous face.

"You would do anything?" he questioned, a sly questioning look upon his face. Hope soured through her veins and nodding rapidly she replied "YES! I'D DO ANYTHING! PLEASE! PLEASE STOP THIS!" She cried, her eyes begging him so much. He smirked and turned to look at the older and more sophisticated man.

"Father, I have a request" she heard him say. He whispered something to his father and after his father gave a nod the man stood. Chichi began to breathe deeply as he approached her.

"You agreed to do anything to spare this man" he reminded her.

"Yes" she almost shouted. He licked his lips before replying.

"If you sleep with me tonight, I will spare his life" she gasped in disgust, her tears falling frequently. Bulma held her protectively, not wanting that monster of a man get any closer.

"You can't do that Chichi" she told her quietly. Chichi swallowed in fear. What was she to do? She had to do it…she had to save Goku. If this was the only way then she had to right? An agonising scream from Goku suddenly washed all of her thoughts away and quickly she turned to the man before her.

"I'll do it! I'll do it but please stop this!" she cried desperately. He smirked dangerously before nodding.

"As you wish" he replied before walking away. He nodded at the General and reluctantly the General shouted for the show to stop. Breathless, Chichi looked down at Goku who was just barely able to stay on his knees. Men ran out from the wooden doors with sticks that began to spark and quickly they poked the creatures, getting them away from Goku's battered bloody body. With a blurred eye sight Goku barely saw what was happening and before he knew it his vision went black and he hit the floor unconscious.

How long he had been out, he didn't know, nor did he care. The pain he was in was indescribable. He winced suddenly as something cold ran down his chest and over his one wound. Chichi pulled back, the cold wet cloth that she requested for still in her grasp. When they had brought Goku back in they had brought in a jug of cold water. The Lord's son had requested she clean herself up for him but instead she was using the clean water to clean up Goku's wounds.

He frowned, his eyes remaining shut as she tried once more to wash out the dirt in his large gash. He cracked open one eye all of a sudden, the blurriness not as bad as it was. He tried to focus on the object or figure above him. He strained to see who it was, and happily he found it was Chichi.

"Chi?" he questioned quietly. She smiled lightly down at him, "What happened? Why did they stop it?" he suddenly questioned. Chichi's smile faded just as quickly as it appeared. She swallowed and put the cloth back into the water ready for another going over.

"Because I asked them to" she said quite bluntly as she rinsed the cloth out slightly.

"Why would they listen to you? Why would they do that?" he asked again. She sighed.

"Because…I made a deal with them" she replied about to wash his face. He grasped her wrists quite harshly, a frown on his face his eyes burning into hers with a seriousness she hadn't seen before.

"What kind of deal?" he asked in a sombre tone. She swallowed, refusing to gain eye contact with him.

"Chi! What kind of deal?" he asked louder, shaking her wrists.

"I agreed to sleep with the Lord's son" she said quickly. He almost choked on his own breath.

"What?" he whispered.

"You heard me" she said trying to pull out of his grasp.

"Why? Why would you do that?" he begged her, his eyes wide and frightened.

"Because I couldn't let you die!" she shouted back pulling free of his grasp.

"You shouldn't have done that!" he shouted back, "I would have thought of something to hold them off"

"But you wouldn't have Goku! You were going to die if I didn't do something! So just shut up ok! I've done it now it's too late!" she yelled silencing him. He lay back down, not able to face her he turned to look at the wall. He wanted to cry. How could he let her do this? Not now…not when…he had these feelings for her. She shouldn't have to do this! But he remained quiet and still as she resumed her cleaning of his wounds.

By night fall she had finished cleaning him up and had bandaged up his cuts with material which she was given by one of the soldiers. When they had brought in the water she begged they'd give her some sort of dressing for his injuries. They asked the Lord's son and he nodded accepting and giving them some material for her. After all, she was a beautiful woman and he knew she was going to satisfy him tonight.

She sat quietly alone in the corner of the Cell. Bulma was quietly talking to 18 and her mother about nothing in particular whilst Yamcha and Krillin say quietly just staring into space. Tien was perched up against the Cell bars, bored yet looking rather tired and Goku sat alone in the opposite corner.

She was so frightened right now and quite shocked at herself for making such a deal. She was the kind of girl who kept herself for only the man she would be with for the rest of her life. Yet she was going to give herself to someone she didn't know and someone she despised. She guessed she owed him for sparing Goku, but she still hated him. He and the rest had locked them up after all.

Glancing over at Goku, she wondered what he was thinking right now. She knew he was angry with her decision and probably quite hurt to. After all, the two did have some feelings towards one another and she could feel them getting deeper. But she had to do this. This was nothing compared to the pain she would feel if Goku had died. That was something she couldn't have bared, especially now with the way she was feeling for him. She sighed sadly and buried her face in her knees that were up to her chest. She was sure they'd come and get her soon; she just hoped it wasn't too soon.

Before long the main doors opened and in came two soldiers. She pulled her head up knowing they had come for her and slowly and reluctantly she stood up.

"Come on Poppet, time to go" he said in a gruff voice, combing back some of his reasonably long brown hair. Chichi swallowed and looked over at Bulma. Bulma gave her a warm smile, telling Chichi she'd be there for her when she returned. Chichi smiled back lightly before walking to the cell door. She refused to look at Goku, doing that would make this too difficult. After all, right now it was Goku who she planned on giving herself to; not some jerk. But to her surprise Goku limped up and in front of her, his eyes wide and desperate.

"I can't let you do this" he told her distraughtly his eyes deeply gazing into hers. She swallowed again, Goku wasn't making this easy.

"I have to do this Goku and you know it" she said trying to get past him but to no success.

"You don't have to do this! You shouldn't have to do this!" he tried again.

"Goku I made a deal! I would rather do this then letting you die! Even though I'm not looking forwards to this, I'd gladly do it for you!"

"But Chichi….just think about what you're doing! I mean…he's going to…" Goku stopped himself, his heart hurting at such thoughts.

"Goku-"

"-Chichi" he interrupted her, "I just…don't want you to do this! I mean what about you? What about me? What about us!" he stated loudly. She didn't know what to say to that. She could only stare at him; the same sadness in her eyes.

"Are we missing something here?" Yamcha whispered to Bulma who could only stare at the two before her.

"I'm sorry" Chichi finally let out as she brushed pass the broken boy and out of the cell. Goku remained standing there; his eyes fixed on the sandy ground. He heard her leave and the door slamming behind her. He clenched his eyes shut tight trying to control his anger and sorrow. He couldn't believe she was really going to do this. He couldn't believe that that jerk of a man was going to seriously get to sleep with her.

He slumped down in the corner of the cell, not caring whether he scratched his cut against the wall. He let out a deep frustrated sigh and leant his head in his hands. He couldn't help but feel angry and jealous right now and darn right envious. Yet he couldn't help but feel guilty. If he hadn't been so stubborn and so cocky towards the General then he wouldn't have picked on him and then Chichi wouldn't have had to go through with this.

He let out another frustrated sigh; leaving Bulma and the others in a curious silence. They wondered what the hell just happened. Since when did Chichi and he feel that way for one another? Sure they were close, but since when were they that close?

But nothing was said as the night drew on. All the cells were full of sleeping peers, the night full of the noises coming from insects and anything else that lived out there. Leant up against the wall Goku could only think about Chichi and hope that she could be in his arms again soon.

WOO I updated! And a whole 5 pages! Go me! Uh-huh! Heehee, thanks for the previous reviews people! Thanks very much! Hey, you know I actually liked this chapter! There's a first XD Hey I'm going to let you guys in on a little secret ok! The end of this story is going to be a happy one yet a sad one! Confused? Good! (Grins) Please review again! Thanks!

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