Here's chapter 56! Thanks to Perfect Carnage, Dark Domination, Diosa de la muerte, icewolf, SSJ Silven, humancygrax, Hoshi124, Ryo-chan wolfgirl, and Dragon1157 for all the reviews on chapter 57. Special thanks to Ingarra for the additional reviews on chapters 1 thru 10.

Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ or any of its characters, Akira Toriyama does!

A/N:The reviews are over 600! THANKS TO MY AWESOME READERS!

,,,,,,,,

"I suppose we're going to planet Arturay immediately, Commander?" Daiz asked.

"No, my business with the Earth woman can wait. There are more pressing matters to attend to. A Prequelsian trade transport will be landing on planet Helasherea in six more hours. We're going to spare the crew the trouble of unloading it," Turles said with a wicked grin…..

…..

Daiz stepped into the hall to return to his quarters. He was surprised to find Zailora standing out in the hall.

Is there any chance that the discussion you had with Turles concerned me?" the Kabochan female asked.

"No, not at all. But I'm not at liberty to discuss it. I hope you understand," Daiz said pensively.

He didn't like the idea of keeping secrets from Zailora but Turles had given him no choice.

Zailora slid her arms up to the dark green-haired male's shoulders and slipped them around his neck. She leaned in for a kiss before responding.

"I'm sure that keeping secrets is nothing new for Turles."

"Ain't that the truth," the former prince sighed.

"Speaking of secrets….how about a secret guest coming into your room again tonight?" the Kabochan male suggested as he pulled the female pirate into his arms.

"HA! Whatta ya mean secret? Ah bin' knowin fer a while now ya two bin' sneakin inta yer rooms together!" Gartoas huffed as he stepped out of the shadows.

Zailora's face flushed at her crew-mate's coarse remark.

"An' Master Turles says ya two best be holdin' down tha noise!" the Kardanagan pressed.

A little squeak came from Zailora's throat as she gasped and turned a deep crimson.

Gartoas burst into laughter,"Shoulda seen yer two faces! Ah didn' know til' Daiz opened is' mouth!"

Zailora had her hands full trying to discourage Daiz from strangling Gartoas…

…..

"Helasherea, eh? Turles would definitely go after a ship there. He could clean it out and sell anything there with no questions asked. That place is nothing but a den of thieves and pirates," Captain Ginyu mused.

"Maybe you're not up to the task! "Zarbon huffed disdainfully.

"We're the greatest fighting force in the universe! That monkey pirate's gonna beg us to turn him over to Lord Frieza when we're done with him," the purple-skinned captain declared.

The emerald-haired changeling gave a deep sigh trying to hide his disgust as the five members of Frieza's elite team gave another performance of poses and fancy footwork before they departed.

"Four hundred zeni says they'll bring Turles in," Dodoria challenged.

"You're on!" Zarbon replied.

This was going to be easy currency, the Saiyan was craftier than most realized….

…

Gohan had managed to reach the Prequelsian trade ship first. He had also succeeded in knocking out and securing the three member crew so there was no need to cause any loss of life. Turles gave him an odd look but he merely shrugged his shoulders and gave the order to unload the trade transport.

The little half-blood gave a sigh of relief as the dark-skinned Saiyan made no attempt to slaughter the now helpless transport crew. In mere moments the ship was stripped clean.

Gartoas suddenly stiffened and looked about wildly. Daiz and Zailora immediately stopped their conversation. Gohan looked over at Turles who was standing on the rocky ground with his arms crossed over his chest staring out into the blood red sky. The son of Goku knew something was amiss before the pirate commander even spoke.

"Several strong power levels heading this way….."

…..

It wasn't long before five pods crashed into the surface of Herlasherea. Five life-forms of varying descriptions slipped out of the pods.

The first was a great muscular being with pale skin and bright orange hair. He wore white armor with a small insignia on the right side of his chest that designated him as a member of the Ginyu Force. Bronze shoulder and groin guards accented his armor that was worn over a black short sleeved jumpsuit that stopped mid-thigh. A green scouter hung over his right eye. White gloves and white boots with gold toes completed his appearance. He immediately squatted down, thrust his arms up into the air and bellowed "I 'M….RECOOME!"

Another male of average height stepped forward with white hair that flowed past his shoulders to his hips and he boasted a brilliant red complexion. He also wore white armor but it only had bronze shoulder guards and the requisite insignia. His black jumpsuit differed only in the fact that it had long sleeves. A scouter that matched that of his crewmate rested over his right eye. White gloves and boots encased his hands and feet.

After tossing his ivory mane about several times, he ducked into a dramatic pose and shouted "I AM….JEEIICCCEE!"

A squat green amphibious-looking creature was next. He had two huge eyes that perched on each side of his face and another pair glared out from above his scowling jaw. His armor was identical to that belonging to his snow-haired companion. However the black jumpsuit that he wore extended from his wrists to his ankles. As with the others, he also wore gloves and boots of white. His four-eyes darted about as he pawed at the air several moments like a demented feline before he finally struck a pose

"GUULLLDO!" the frog-like life-form cried out.

He was followed by a very tall male being with a serpentine face. Small spots covered his dark blue skin. He wore black armor with his team's insignia and bronze shoulder guards. No gloves covered his hands but dark colored guards encircled his wrists. His pupil-less eyes were red and his right bore a green scouter. His boots were similar to those belonging to the one known as Recoome. After several dramatic flourishes the snake-ling bent at the waist and peered out from between his knees and declared "I'M….BURRRTERRR!"

The last of the group sauntered over. He had purple skin with prominent veins visible on his head and a set of black horns as well. His armor was of the same color and design as that of Burter right down to the bare hands and wrist guards. Boots of bronze, black and white covered his feet.

" GINYU!" this final life-form roared.

"WE ARE THE GINYU FORCE!" the entire group chorused.

Turles and his crew burst into laughter.

Dropping his cape to his waist, Turles did an exaggerated pirouette and gave a graceful curtsey " I AM..TURLES!

Gartoas belched and gave a rude gesture consisting of one finger.

"GARTOAS!"

Daiz and Zailora both bowed and called out their names in between peals of laughter.

"DAIZ!"

"ZAILORA!"

"Uh…..I'm Gohan!" the seven-year-old demi-Saiyan said sheepishly.

"ARE YOU MOCKING US?" the leader of the Ginyu Force barked.

"We're simply giving out our own introductions however I am quite concerned about your crew there," Turles remarked with amusement clearly evident in his voice.

"The big orange-haired fellow there looks like he should have used the facilities before your arrival. I can't think of another logical reason for his squatting like that."

"WHAT?"

A smirk lit the dark-skinned Saiyan's face as he continued," The little green walking wart acts like he needs a ball of yarn to entertain himself. And seriously, can't you provide decent sun protection for your crew members? I've never SEEN such a disturbing example of skin damage. It's painful to even look at lobster boy over there."

"Ay! Ahm NOT a bloomin' lobster!" Jeice screeched.

"As for that blue snake thing…I hope he hasn't ingested anything that's gas-producing with that strange pose he's insisting on," Turles chuckled.

"Blasted ignorant ape! You dare to insult the artistry and showmanship of the Ginyu Force?" Captain Ginyu raged.

"Ahhhh! So that's what this is about. You're putting on a show…."

The Saiyan pirate gave the impression that he had just stumbled on a great untold secret. He was quite well informed about the mercenary team but professing ignorance would thoroughly annoy them.

Ginyu demonstrated a few more of what he considered his most impressive poses.

"I'm sure if you look into it something can be done about those seizures you're having," Turles quipped.

"S-seizures? You've gone too far now, Monkey! Are you ready to dance?" the captain of Frieza's elite team snarled.

"Dance? I suppose I could, after all you did ask nicely. But I must warn you I always insist on leading," the dark-skinned Saiyan snickered.

"That's it! You're done for, Saiyan! All right men, spare the runt. Lord Frieza wants him brought in alive," Captain Ginyu ordered.

"Whatta 'bout tha others, Cap'n?" Jeice asked.

"We take 'em out!" Ginyu declared.

"Uhhh, I want the Saiyan, Captain!" Recoome shouted.

"Oh no, you don't! You got the best opponent last time!" Burter complained.

"We'll settle this fairly with a game of Rock- Paper-Scissors," Captain Ginyu insisted.

"What the hell are they doing, Master Turles?" Daiz asked.

"I believe they're doing their idiotic version of drawing lots. While they're keeping themselves entertained…I suggest everyone should have…. a little snack…."Turles pulled out several pieces of Fruit from the Tree of Might from the pouch at his waist….

….

Artruay stared nervously at the black hooded figure that sat across from him. Eyes like living coals stared back. The gray reptile didn't need to see beneath the guise to know that a Sarhassan lurked within that midnight-colored hood.

"C-Can I-I help you, S-sir?" he choked out.

How had that Kami-forsaken beast gotten into his private office? And even more disturbing how had it known where to find him?

"Perh-aa-p-sss! It would be in your bes-s-st interes-st if you can," the serpentine being hissed. "I am s-seeking the S-Saiyan Turles-s-s. I'm told you can find him."

"I s-suppose you mean t-to bring harm to him?" Artruay queried. He fought to keep his bony knees from knocking together in fright.

An evil laugh echoed through the small plush office. The reptilian businessman felt the blood literally turn to ice in his veins.

"NOOOO! I mean to annihilate him!" the evil creature crowed.

"Might I ask why?" Artruay asked. He was suddenly hopeful that the hideous snake-ling might be an ally when it came to Turles.

"Reve-enge for my s-sire, S-Sals-sir! He was-s s- slain by Turles-s-s!"

The thought of dealing with the spawn of the monstrosity that had almost taken his life was appalling to Artruay. At least at first it was.

A wicked idea occurred to the gray reptile. Bulma's progress, while quite promising, was moving along very slowly. Perhaps the Sarhassan would succeed in ridding the universe of that cursed Saiyan pirate in short order. He would still gain a hefty profit from Frieza when Bulma finally completed her invention. And how ironic would it be for him to gain his freedom from the offspring of the one who tried to murder him?

"I know how he can be summoned here if that would be convienent for you. It could be mutually beneficial for us both if I were to do so,"Artruay offered.

"What is-s-s your benefit?" the Sarhassan demanded coldly.

"With his death this planet and everyone he has enslaved upon it will be free of him," Artruay growled.

"Lord -S-Salzar would be pleas-sed to liber-rate your world if it means-s the end of Turles-s."

"Well then Lord Salzar, let us begin discussing the arrangements," the slim gray reptile suggested with a wide smile crossing his scaly face.

...

Chi-Chi slammed her hairbrush down. The nerve of that Bulma! Taunting her about that horrid Saiyan! It had taken all of her inner strength to keep from slapping the blue-haired scientist silly. If only she could leave this awful world especially since she learned it was in the possession of that monster. But she and Bulma had nowhere else to go. At least not for now.

The azure-haired heiress of Capsule Corps burst into the room. Chi-Chi glared at her. She was in no mood to hear another comment about that ape from hell itself.

"Just a couple more tests, Chi-Chi! Then we can make that damned Turles fall right out of the sky!" Bulma chortled.

"I CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT DAY!" the widow of Goku declared.

….

So what did you think? Please let me know!

daughterofrisingsun