Here's Chapter 107! Thanks to Guest, Jokersfan89, Bernard, Guest, The Itchy Cocoon, Harper Loves Alex, Light in the dark, Diosa dela muerte and landonlyLucian for all the reviews on chapter 106. And tia beel for Chapter 69.
A/N: Missing a lot of those familiar names I could usually count on for a response after posting a chapter but immensely thankful for those caring enough to review or even just comment. Hopefully the next chapter won't be affected by the events that delayed this one. Thanks again everyone!
Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ or any of its characters, Akira Toriyama does!
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Bulma furiously made her way to the bridge area of Turles's ship. The object of her ire sat across from the captain's seat where Gohan was carefully navigating the ship through a small asteroid field. Turles wore a sardonic grin as Bulma approached. Gartoas was seated beside his commander sharpening a small blade. The burly Kardanagan gave her a fierce glare but spoke not a word.
"Ah, Bulma, dear, how wonderful of you to grace us with your presence," Turles said airily.
"How could you? HOW COULD YOU USE ME to deceive that gracious, benevolent…."
Cold mocking laughter caused Bulma to end her tirade midsentence.
"Bulma, Bulma, I use ANYONE if it suits my purpose. What makes YOU so special that I would not? Also I seriously doubt the three worlds King Agailius eradicated because he was displeased with their amount of yearly tribute would agree with you on his 'graciousness and benevolence'. But since you're here do make yourself useful and inform Kakarot's mate that she is to whip up one of her delightful confections for me. I find I'm craving something of a sweet nature," the dark-skinned Saiyan demanded.
Did Turles seriously order her to put Chi-Chi to work just to satisfy his indulgent whims? The once darling of Capsule Corp stood slack-jawed in amazement at the pirate commander's sheer arrogance.
"Hmmm, for some odd reason you're still standing here and I see no appetizing treat before me. As flattering as it is to know I can still render you utterly speechless Bulma, my patience is wearing thin," Turles warned, his right hand began to glow.
"Are you purposely so obnoxious?" Bulma shrieked.
"Yes, call it a gift," Turles quipped.
"You're a walking pestilence!"
"I DO try! Now run along, you're stifling Kakarot's woman chance at spectacular culinary achievement."
"I hope you CHOKE on whatever Chi-Chi makes!" Bulma screeched as she left the bridge.
Gohan knew how much Turles loved to needle Bulma but a niggling doubt started to form in his mind.. Was Turles just using him too?
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Chi-Chi uttered several choice words as she mixed flavorings and spices to prepare the dessert Turles had demanded. The absolute nerve of him to order her and Bulma about as if they were common servants! Right now she wanted to smash every single cooking implement in the entire food preparation area of Turles's ship!
"I didn't realize your speech had become so colorful, Malako teased.
"OOOHHHH! It's that horrible Turles! I'd rather cook for FOUR Goku then prepare a single morsel for that spiteful, spoiled, self-important, greedy…"
Malako tried to stop Chi-Chi from continuing her rant but to no avail. Then the demon that inhabited her nightmares suddenly loomed right in front of her.
"Surely requesting one small item doesn't invoke gluttony. I'm truly wounded that you would even suggest such a thing. So as 'self- important' as I am it's going to take considerable effort to make up for such a slight. After you prepare your latest creation you are to gather your choicest ingredients and be at the ready to indulge me in a dazzling confection at whatever hour I choose," Turles simpered.
Malako put his right hand over Chi-Chi's mouth and used his other to make it seem as if the livid brunette nodded in assent.
"Ah, so glad that's settled. Now I look forward to your culinary genius," the brigand chuckled as he swept out of the room.
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"Bulma! Bulma!"
Bulma turned to face the Kabochan woman, Taimaz.
What did the dark green-haired female crew member of Turles want with her? She had shown nothing but utter disdain for her and Chi-Chi both.
"Hey, sorry if I've been a little distant it takes a while for me to warm up to people I don't know," Taimaz piped up.
"Calling me a 'useless weakling" is your idea of being 'distant'? " Bulma snorted.
"Sorry about that. Daiz made it quite clear to me that not everyone is cut out to be a fighter. Your strength lies in in your intelligence and ingenuity," the former barkeep continued.
Daiz had spoken up for her? Obviously he thought a little more highly of her than she'd imagined. The thought actually brought a smile to the young scientist's face.
"Glad to see there's no hard feelings."
Bulma gave an inward grimace. Taimaz must have thought the smile was for her.
"I wanted to ask you about the rejuvenation tank you managed to construct. I'm familiar with its healing capabilities but to have it serve as a life-support system is simply unbelievable. Learning just how it works would be fascinating especially from the stellar scientist that created it!" Taimaz gushed.
Now the Earth-born genius flashed a genuine smile in the pretty alien's direction. She felt quite flattered by the she-pirate's comments.
"I suppose I could spare a little time to go over how the tank operates," Bulma said gaily.
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Chi-Chi literally gnashed her teeth as she carried a metal tray which held a luscious confection made of fluffy white Delmari cream with exorbitantly priced chunks of Griliss chocolate over sliced bright red juicy Teris fruits. Not only did she have to prepare the over-indulgent dessert but she had to hand-deliver it also.
Turles grandly waved for Chi-Chi to step forward when she arrived in the bridge area with the choice morsel. After handing over the tray she immediately attempted to leave before her temper got the best of her.
"Wait!" Turles snarled.
Chi-Chi turned around to face Turles. The Saiyan was digging through her creation with his eating utensil as if searching for something. Then he gave a dramatic sigh.
"This just won't do!" the Terror of the North Sector declared in a plaintive voice.
"Wha-what's wrong with it? I made it just the way you wanted it!" the exasperated daughter of the Ox-King shouted.
Turles sat the tray down and crossed his arms over his chest and curled his lip looking exactly like a spoiled child.
Chi-Chi growled inwardly if Gohan had ever looked at her that way he would have suddenly found himself over her knee and…
"The Galachi nuts! You completely FORGOT to add the Galachi nuts!" Turles huffed.
"YOU DIDN'T ASK FOR GALACHI NUTS!" Chi-Chi screamed in frustration.
"Watch your tone! I specifically insisted on Galachi nuts! This is NOT what I requested. Take it away!" the spiky-haired Saiyan fumed.
Gartoas leaned forward he was practically drooling at the sight of the delicacy that was starting to melt.
"Master Turles, if'n ya don' want it…"
"Take it away! Get rid of it!" Turles barked.
A crestfallen Gartoas watched as an absolutely enraged Chi-Chi flew from the bridge area whisking away the treat of his dreams.
Suddenly an utterly malevolent smile lit the face of the once commander of the Crusher Corps.
'Whatta waste. An' now what deviltry is e' up ta?' the Kardanagan wondered.
Turles tapped his scouter.
"Yes, Commander Turles?" Malako asked over the food preparation area's communication device.
"DO tell Chi-Chi I was being rather unreasonable. She is quite welcome to bring that succulent creation of hers back!"
Malako sighed as he caught sight of Chi-Chi stomping into the room carrying an empty tray.
"What did you do with the treat Turles requested," the Namekian queried.
"Requested? You mean demanded! That obnoxious, pompous, never do well insisted he wanted an ingredient HE NEVER ASKED FOR! He said take it away! I THREW IT OUT!" Chi-Chi screamed.
"NOW he wants you to bring it back!" Malako said flatly.
Turles convulsed with laughter as the sound of crashing noises from the food prep area came over his scouter.
"I believe she took it rather well," the pirate commander snickered.
"You're ah evil one, Master Turles," Gartoas muttered.
"All too true!" the Saiyan tittered.
Gartoas shook his head as Turles tapped his scouter again. It was a good thing Gohan had long since gone to his quarters.
"I'm STILL waiting! Surely something already prepared shouldn't take so long to be brought to the bridge," the former master of the Tree of Might complained over the communication device.
"Uh, the item you requested was disposed of, Commander Turles," Malako spoke up quickly.
"DISPOSED OF? How utterly wasteful and completely unnecessary!" the dark-skinned Saiyan huffed.
Turles gave another dramatic sigh and proceeded to inform the Namek of the new delicacy he now fancied….
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Bulma was in her element explaining how the complex machinery operated. Then Taimaz asked a very disturbing question.
"What if the tank malfunctioned? Surely it would endanger the child and Turles would be furious!" the female pirate noted.
"An alarm would sound before a critical level was reached. But there's no reason for the system to fail."
"Surely you've thought about revenge for your lost planet. Wouldn't it be justice for Turles to suffer the same agony he's put countless others through?" Taimaz pressed.
The gleam in the Kabochan woman's eyes was quite disconcerting. Then anger replaced Bulma's concern.
"Do you think I have a death-wish? How can you seriously think I'm going to destroy Zailora and murder Turles's child? " Bulma fumed.
Taimaz erupted into laughter as Bulma wondered what she found so amusing
"You're extremely inept for someone who is supposed to possess extraordinary intelligence."
"I have no idea what you're going on about!" Bulma huffed.
"I'll let YOU solve the mystery," the female pirate replied.
A confused Bulma started to speak but her words caught in her throat when Taimaz tapped her scouter.
"I'm going to destroy Zailora and murder Turles's child!"
Sheer horror struck the bluenette as she realized the voice was unmistakably hers.
"I SAID NO SUCH THING!"
"Of course you did! Had to alter the statement a bit but who's going to know? Stay out of my way or your little declaration…goes straight to Turles!"
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Until the next chapter!
daughterofrisingsun
Bulma's voice came out clearly over the scouter," I'll kill Zailora and Turles's unborn child.