Here's Chapter 26! Thanks to Ryo-chan wolfgirl, Parselmaster, icewolf, Laania, firelifeblizzard, Ali, Gohandominates, supervegeta778, Nimarin Driggen, humancygrax, 9th z-fighter and Red chimera for all the reviews on chapter 25. And a VERY special thanks to Mohammad Alzo for all the reviews on Chapters 11 through 25!

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A lone figure sauntered up to the counter of one of planet Gamor's seediest taverns. The brown furred feline bounty hunter wore a smug expression as he ordered a rather high-priced potent beverage.

"Hey, Tazdin! Since when can you afford the good stuff?" a scarlet colored wasp-like life-form demanded.

"Let's just say I've had a run of good luck, Borazoz!" Tazdin chuckled.

"Hah! You NEVER bring anyone in that's really worth anything, you mangy flea-bag!" Borazoz huffed as he ordered his own drink.

"Ever hear of Turles?" the feline snickered.

'Yeah! Who hasn't?" the wasp-being snickered. He smoothed back his antennae with one of his eight appendages.

"Scooped him up earlier this evening," Tazdin boasted.

"WHAT?" Borazoz sputtered as he choked on the mouthful of liquor he had just attempted to swallow. Red stains appeared on the already soiled faded blue tunic the scarlet creature wore.

"BUT HOW? There are dozens of hirelings looking for him and Salsir is after him! That monster is dangerous, he's pure evil!" Borazoz gasped.

"Let me tell you….." the brown-furred feline began…..

(Flashback)

Turles had been aware that someone had been following him for some time. He'd noticed when he had purchased the Charladon earlier. After taking a roundabout way back to the ship, the Saiyan had been certain that whoever had initially taken up his trail had at last given up. However after dropping off the Charaladon, Turles's senses picked up someone dogging his steps once more. He would have to make sure to keep them away from where his ship and crew were hidden.

Satisfied that he had eluded his unwanted company, the dark-skinned Saiyan began to embark on his intended path. Turles had received word through his numerous sources that a rare Arkalazian sapphire was available for the right price. Stealing such acquisitions were what pirates like Turles lived for. It was for the challenge as well as the prize.

Turles warily observed the location that was said to hold the fabled jewel. No threat was apparent. Stepping into the shabby wooden building, the Saiyan warrior leered as he caught sight of the glittering gem. There was no one in sight except for the terrified owner of the small shop. No doubt the trembling green beetle-like being would hand over the precious Arkalazian stone in exchange for his life. Turles smirked, he wasn't making any promises.

"I believe you know what I'm here for," the pirate commander stated coldly.

"P-Please, S-Sir! I have several items I'm s-sure t-that would appease you! Without the sale of the sapphire I'll lose my business!" the merchant pleaded.

A cruel smile lit the Saiyan's face as he ended the hapless shop-keeper's life with a single blast.

"Seems that you've just went out of business! " Turles chuckled.

'Yeesh! I just KNEW that Turles would take the bait and he's as ornery as I've heard ' the bounty hunter known as Tazdin thought to himself as he now stood hidden behind the door of the shop the Saiyan had entered.

Turles whirled about as he sensed another presence "SHOW YOURSELF NOW!"

"OKAY!" Tazdin shouted as he leapt from behind the door after he had flung two capsules in the Saiyan's direction.

Turles cursed himself for a fool as clouds of Zasquiran gas began to fill the small room. Saiyans were known for the ability to hold their breath for a considerable amount of time but he had allowed himself to be caught unawares. In doing so the Saiyan pirate had taken in several breaths of the nerve-paralyzing gas. But even as he sank to his knees Turles fought to fire a deadly blast at the bounty hunter.

Swallowing hard, the feline being threw three more capsules at the Saiyan. If the gas took his life, the queen would refuse to pay the promised bounty but there were scores of others who would gladly pay a fortune for a lifeless Turles. It was a win-win situation after all.

Tazdin waited for several moments after Turles had collapsed before daring to walk over to the Saiyan. A smile appeared under the mask the bounty hunter had worn to prevent his inhaling of the gas. The pirate commander's chest rose and fell. So the damn monkey still lived!

By aiming a rough kick to the still form of Turles, the bounty hunter was certain that the Saiyan warrior was unconscious. He chuckled at thought of how Salsir was going to react when he discovered that his prize had been snatched away before he could claim it.

"All too easy! Let's get you confined until her majesty arrives to collect you," Tazdin purred in self-satisfaction.

(End of Flashback)

"I DON'T believe you!" Borazoz snorted.

Tazdin glowered at the waspish life-form "He's being held at the KEEP. C'mon! I'll show him to you!"

"M-Maybe I should take your word for it after all," Borazoz muttered nervously.

The Keep was a place that was freely used as a confinement area by the locals who made their living by hunting down other beings for profit. No questions were ever asked about the unfortunate souls who were stored there.

"What're you scared of? He couldn't hurt a fly right now!" the feline bounty hunter scoffed.

"If you're SURE of that," his companion insisted.

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After fortifying his courage with a few more drinks, Borazoz merrily followed Tazdin to the Keep. No sooner had they arrived at the dismal place, than a mighty roar pierced the air. The Keep seemed to explode and a massive form in black and silver armor stepped from the wreckage. Tazdin could only gasp in disbelief at the sight of the monstrous Oozaru that glared down at him with murderous red eyes.

Had Turles truly transformed into this nightmarish creature? It was the only logical explanation. But then that meant….The feline bounty hunter gave a blood-curdling scream as the Great Ape's boot was the last sight that he and the wasp being ever laid eyes on…..

The furious Oozaru obliterated several other buildings and crushed a few more of the populace for good measure. Cruel laughter rang out from the ape's throat as he relished the carnage around him. It had been quite some time since Turles had allowed himself to transform into an Oozaru. Then with an earth-shattering roar he strode away.

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Queen Raychalla could barely keep from smiling. Turles had been apprehended at long last. The extravagant reward she had promised was a mere pittance in comparison to the satisfaction she would enjoy over the Saiyan's capture and her ensuing vengeance. In mere moments she would arrive at planet Gamor and Turles would be at her mercy…..

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A weary Turles returned to the ship, his crew noticed immediately but they dared not question the Saiyan. The black and silver armored warrior dropped into a seat and barked orders to Gohan.

" Set coordinates for planet Artruya, Brat!"

"Yes, Commander!" Gohan affirmed as he quickly slipped into the pilot's seat.

Turles sighed heavily. One paid a price for transforming into the form of the Oozaru. Not only was undergoing the transformation painful but one felt drained afterwards. The Saiyan shrugged, he would be himself again in no time.

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"WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE'S GONE?" Queen Raychalla screeched.

"Look, Lady! All I know is some kinda monster tore up our holding cells and there's no sign of any Saiyan. He either escaped or he got smushed with the others. We've got a hell of a mess to clean up! Stay outta the way, huh?" an orange-skinned muscular reptilian being huffed.

"How DARE you speak to Queen Raychalla in such a manner?" the pirate queen's purple-skinned humanoid attendant shouted indignantly.

"She ain't MY queen, Mister!" the reptile snorted as he stomped away.

The queen gasped suddenly. Monster? Of course! Turles had transformed in order to escape. Why hadn't she warned the buffoons she had hired?

"Not to worry, Your Majesty. I knew that fool wouldn't be able to keep Turles contained. We'll deliver him to you in short order," a cloaked figure hissed.

"I'm holding you to that, Salsir!" Raychalla snapped.

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