Here's Chapter 11! Thanks to Chimera prime, Gohandominates, Ryo-chan wolfgirl, Ali, Laania, icewolf, SSJ Silven, gohanFanfics, Isaiah Johnson, and 9th ZFighter for all of the reviews on chapter 10.
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A/N: As before,Saiyansweetheart is posting my chapter. Please excuse any typos as I'm not posting my own chapters.
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Daiz sighed as he was awakened once again by the erratic motion of Turles's ship. He had half a mind to request that the pirate commander give Gohan lessons some other time of the day. But the Kabochan knew better than to risk Turles's anger. The dark-green haired pirate wasn't prepared for what he saw when he entered the bridge area.
Turles was standing beside the little half-Saiyan with his hands over those of the child's which were on the ship's flight controls. Then Turles pulled his hands away. Gohan was giggling and a ghost of a smile was on the full blood Saiyan's face. As he caught sight of Daiz, Turles barked a command in the Saiyan language. Gohan released his grip on the controls and slipped out of the pilot's seat and scurried to his quarters.
"More lessons, Commander?" Daiz questioned.
"The boy is a natural. We should be able to entrust him to pilot the ship if need be. Even evasive maneuvers have come easily to him," Turles replied.
"Maybe he just has an excellent instructor," the pirate crewman suggested.
"Perhaps," Turles smirked.
The Sarhassan had also been roused from his sleep and he had taken in the interaction of the pirate commander and the six-year-old boy.
"I thought this was a pirate ship not a nursery," Salsir muttered to himself.
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Turles landed his ship on planet Kaolir. The densely populated planet was quite tolerant of the pirate trade so he and his crew could move about freely without worry in the capitol city of Gangirs. Ornate temples and other structures made the resplendent city a feast for the eyes. Gohan struggled to see as Turles pointed out several places of interest. To the absolute shock of his crewmen, the dark-skinned Saiyan reached down and lifted Gohan up on his shoulders. But no one was more surprised than the youngster himself.
Gohan was rapt with attention as Turles pointed out the royal palace with its beautiful spires made of pink marble that glistened against the bright blue sky. Three suns gave Kaolir its tropical climate, enormous trees shaded the tidy walkways that made foot traffic easy in the crowded city. The Saiyan stopped at a building that was obviously a restaurant judging from the heavenly smells that emanated from it. Salsir was amazed at the speed in which they were ushered to their seats. Obviously the Saiyan pirate was well known here.
The Sarhassan had never dined in a place of such quality. He couldn't help but stare about the beautifully appointed restaurant. This must be what it felt like to be treated as royalty. Gohan was now used to the elegant places Turles chose for them to obtain their meals. His attention was focused on the meal itself.
Salsir's eyes almost popped out of his head as he took in the staggering amounts of food that Turles and Gohan consumed. He didn't even dare contemplate what the cost of the meal was going to be. It greatly annoyed him that the Saiyan allowed the brat to order anything he wished. The little pest surely wasn't worth the expense.
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"Daiz, I will take Salsir with me and purchase some necessary items. Take Gohan with you to Gralison Market and replace his boots," Turles ordered.
"Yes, Master Turles," Daiz affirmed as he looked over at the boy.
Gohan wasn't the pudgy child Turles had taken from Earth anymore. He was lean and well- muscled now with a strength that belied his appearance. The brutal training he endured had certainly produced results. This would be the third pair of boots Daiz had to purchase, the boy was growing.
Salsir scowled as he heard Turles's command, the commander certainly spoiled the brat.
Gohan eagerly followed Daiz as Turles and Salsir departed. The former pirate shook his head, Turles was using the little mixed-blood's name more and more often. He hardly ever referred to him as 'brat' or 'boy' anymore. And the earlier display from the pirate commander had Daiz questioning just how the Saiyan currently felt about the little demi-Saiyan.
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Just after they had purchased Gohan's boots at Gralison Market, a small green hover-car sped by and struck the boy as it passed. Daiz swallowed hard at the sight of the motionless six-year-old lying in the street. Turles was going to be furious!
"Gohan? Gohan, Are you alright?" the green-haired warrior called out in concern.
A thin yellow humanoid life-form with short stringy blue hair, a native Kaolirian, exited the hover-car and rushed over to where Gohan was lying. Daiz could have sworn he saw the half-Saiyan wink at him.
"Oh! I struck a child! I am SO sorry! It was an accident! I assure you! Is he alright?" the yellow being gasped.
As if on cue, Gohan moaned and then cried out in a piteous voice "Father! My leg! IT HURTS SO MUCH!"
The little half-blood burst into tears as he rolled about holding his leg in apparent agony. Daiz glared at the now trembling humanoid.
"Please! I don't want any trouble!" the Kaolirian exclaimed. He dug into his voluminous purple garment and produced several bags of currency which he shoved into the stunned pirate crewman's hands.
"I am so sorry I injured your son! Surely this will cover any necessary medical expenses. Good day, Sir!" the yellow creature insisted as he hurried back to his hover-car and sped away.
"Is the bad man gone now, Father?" Gohan groaned.
"Yes, 'Son' ," Daiz muttered sarcastically.
"Great!" Gohan chortled as he leapt to his feet completely unharmed.
"You…you little sneak!" the former prince laughed.
The Kabochan pirate pulled the boy with him into a secluded corner of the market where he quickly counted the money meant for Gohan's allegedly needed medical attention. He whistled as he returned the currency to the three bags.
"Seventeen-thousand zeni! That's good, huh?" Gohan crowed.
"Excellent, Squirt!" Daiz snickered.
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Salsir glowered as Daiz related Gohan's exploit to Turles which caused the Saiyan to burst into laughter. Both the Sarhassan and Daiz nearly choked as Turles reached over and actually tousled the boy's hair.
"You're thinking like a true pirate now, Gohan. Now let's get back to the ship," Turles ordered.
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A cruel smile crossed the Sarhassan's face as he entered the training room of Turles's ship. Gohan was training with Daiz as Turles looked on.
"How about we give the boy a real challenge?" Salsir offered.
Daiz gulped as the serpent being removed his clothing revealing a powerfully muscled scaly gray body. Could the boy manage to go against him? Sure he trained with Turles but the Saiyan held back his full strength. He knew for certain that Salsir would do no such thing.
Turles nodded much to the green-haired pirate's consternation. Gohan looked worried.
"You can manage, Brat. Don't hold back," the pirate commander ordered in the Saiyan language.
The Sarhassan chuckled evilly. He could hardly wait to give the little beast the beating of his life…
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