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Turles left the rejuvenation tank within an hour's time. The crushed ribs on his left side and punctured left lung were now fully healed. He could have incurred injuries far worse or even his demise with the risk he was taking.
'Gohan must learn the lesson I've set before him. There is no one else to instruct him on how to do so. As much as I disgusted my father, it's surprising that he actually chose to GIVE ME that instruction' Turles thought to himself.
(Flashback)
"Any Saiyan that possesses their tail can transform into the Great Ape after viewing the full moon, Brat. But only a select few have the capacity to control that transformation. When properly trained one is able to speak and make rational decisions rather than run amuck mindlessly. Also actions performed in the transformed state are not simply forgotten," Turles's father insisted.
"Imagine all the strength of the Oozaru with the intelligence to use that power effectively….."
"Is ANY of this sinking into that simple mind of yours, Brat?" the brown and gold armored elite taunted.
"Yes, Father!" a very young Turles spoke up quickly.
"I DON'T believe you!" his sire snorted.
The dark-skinned Saiyan youth tried to think of what to do next. Ever since his father had lost his prestigious position as part of the Royal Guard, the Saiyan elite chose to take out his temper on his young son in addition to his usual cruelty and disdain. He blamed the boy's low ranking as being the cause of the loss of his position. Never mind the fact that he had showed up for duty almost too soused to stand.
In an attempt to please his scowling parent, Turles repeated his father's words in their entirety.
"ARE YOU MOCKING ME?" the Saiyan officer barked as his right fist slammed into his son's right cheek…
(End of Flashback)
'Father BEAT that lesson into me more so than instructing it' Turles mused bitterly. 'Had I injured him during my training he simply would have disposed of me."
When Turles returned to the bridge of his ship, he was surprised to find his damaged breastplate lying in his usual seat. The black and silver armor had been expertly repaired.
Daiz walked over," Master Turles, Zailora took the liberty of taking your armor to be repaired."
The Saiyan pirate merely nodded but he was pleased indeed. Of course it was the ever efficient Zailora. The Kabochan female certainly kept things running smoothly on his ship. Not to mention she could slip into places unnoticed to gather information where Daiz and Gartoas would quickly be recognized.
The dark green-haired female had stumbled onto the fact that Gohan was being instructed to control himself while in the form of the Oozaru. She kept the knowledge to herself neither Daiz or the Kardanagan had the slightest inkling that Turles had been injured by Gohan while the child was in his transformed state.
Even though the little half-Saiyan was making significant progress it was dangerous to work too closely with him too soon. The dark-skinned Saiyan had found that out the hard way. He would have to rethink how he went about the boy's training…..
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Gohan shifted nervously in his seat as the Saiyan pirate commander strode past him. The seven-year-old wondered what his punishment was going to be. As if sensing something amiss, Ember stood on her hind legs and pressed her little paws on Gohan's shoulder while letting out a whimper.
"You may take the beast outside for a while, Brat. Don't go too far from the ship," Turles warned.
"Shouldn't I be punished first, Commander?" the Earth-raised youth asked dejectedly.
"Have you done something to deserve punishment?" the Saiyan adult questioned.
"Earlier, Master Turles. You were injured," Gohan said softly.
"I believe we already discussed that. I won't fault you for my error in judgment. Now off with you," Turles said flatly.
"Yes, Commander!" the relieved demi-Saiyan chortled as he raced off with the Charladon pup at his heels.
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Queen Raychalla had spent three days on planet Meros and her patience was wearing thin...
"Salsir, You're wasting your time waiting on Turles. He's obviously NOT coming," Raychalla declared
"No need to be rude, your Majesty. Simply because I merely suggested that you were my prisoner," the Sarhassan simpered.
"You certainly did your best to be convincing of that fact!" the ivory-haired queen snapped.
"Now, now! We both want Turles to answer for his crimes so.." Salsir began.
"You are NOT to KILL Turles! I will deal with him!" the pirate monarch interuppted.
"Are you angry with ME, your Majesty? Or is it that your dashing monkey didn't care to come to your rescue?" the serpent being needled.
"HOW DARE YOU? That you even consider insulting the Queen of..."
"Your title does NOT impress me!" Salksir hissed. " Do as you will with the Saiyan full-blood I want only the boy"
"Done!" the queen affirmed.
One of the huge green armored blue reptilian life-forms that accompanied Salsir entered the room. A wide grin lit his repulsive face.
"And why are YOU looking so pleased with yourself, Marpas?" the Sarhassan snorted.
"I think we found a way to make Turles come here," Marpas answered excitedly.
"Have you now? DO go on!" Salsir pressed.
"Well, Garban and I found out that Turles had a new little spy lurkin' around. She's a purty little thing too!" Marpas snickered.
"REALLY?" Raychalla snapped as she folded her arms across her ample figure.
"YOU POOR THING! No wonder Turles didn't come rushing to your rescue! You've been replaced!" Salsir taunted.
The queen of Quarshim's face flushed but she fumed silently much to the Sarhassan's amusement.
A green armored gargantuan blue reptilian life-form entered the room. It was Garban, Marpas's partner. The two bounty hunters were fearful of the Sarhassan. But they desperately wanted their portion of the reward the pirate queen had promised. Garban was not alone, he shoved along a slim dark green-haired female in pale blue and silver armor. Ki-controllers were locked about her wrists.
Raychalla walked over and scowled as she observed 'Turles's spy'.
"A Kabochan? Seriously? And just WHAT duty do you perform on Turles's ship?" the pirate queen demanded.
Zailora merely stared straight ahead and remained silent.
"I AM TALKING TO YOU, YOU LITTLE STRUMPET!" Raychalla raged.
In a blur of movement, Zailora had Garban lying on the floor and groaning as he held his midsection. Her wrists were still bound but she made a break for the door. Raychalla reached the entrance first. She snatched a large section of the Kabochan female's hair and yanked it cruelly.
"YOU WILL ANSWER ME! WHAT is your assignment on Turles's ship?"
Zailora spit right into the livid queen's face.
Salsir's laughter rang out as he snatched the dark green-haired female by the throat "It seems our little guest has no manners!"
"Go to Hell!" Zailora huffed.
A blow from the Sarhassan rendered the Kabochan unconcious.
"There now! She'll behave for a while" the snake-ling snickered as he flung Zailora to the floor.
"You may have the boy but that WITCH'S life is MINE!" Raychalla snarled.
"By all means! I have no use for her after we deal with Turles and I end that half-breed," Salsir shrugged.
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Turles frowned. Zailora should have returned to the ship several hours ago.
"Commander, Ah warned ya 'bout countin' on a female. She's probably out spendin' every zeni ya paid 'er on..." Gartoas began.
Daiz rushed into the ship "Master Turles! Salsir has Zailora!"
An angry growl came from the Saiyan pirate. Gartoas kept silent, he knew Turles wouldn't tolerate anyone going after a member of his crew. Even if it was just a worthless female.
' 'Ought ta be glad 'es rid o' her!' the Kardanagan thought to himself.
Turles was going to face Salsir in his own good time but the Sarhassan had forced his hand.
"I suppose it's time to deal with Salsir," Turles sighed."I'll handle him ALONE!"
"Are ya sure that's wise, Master Turles?"Gartoas spoke up.
A baleful glare from the pirate commander silenced him.
"Master Turles! Let me go with you!" Gohan pleaded. "I know how to..."
"NO! STAY IN THE SHIP!"Turles barked.
"Yes, Commander." the little half-blood responded hanging his head.
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Gohan carefully stole out of the ship. It wouldn't be too hard for him to track down Turles...
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