Here's Chapter 118! A VERY special Thanks to 15songoku for the review on Chapter 117.

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

A/N: I put this fic on hold because of illness and a bit of disillusionment with the reader response. This tale has been ongoing several years and it was off and on due to computer,health issues and just events in life itself as all writers here go thru. I have always and continue to greatly appreciate reviews to my fanfics and have tried to respond to every one. "Honor of A Saiyan's Heart" was my first ever fanfic I'd hoped to reach 400 reviews by its conclusion. That goal was missed by 25 reviews.

"Turles's Triumph" went WAY above and beyond my wildest expectations. The response to this tale was overwhelming for a time and I've been humbly grateful for that. But nothing lasts forever. It's always great to get reviews even the criticizing ones but I didn't come here to simply pile up reviews. I came on this site to share my written vision and for the sheer love of this Anime. If you've moved on to "better fanfics" I'm happy for you. If reading EVERY one of my fanfics or one of my update chapters and snubbing that review button makes you happy..then AWESOME! I'm happy for you too. Putting out the best updates and fanfics I can to my ability is what makes ME HAPPY! So that's what I intend to do regardless as long as I can continue to churn them out. And now I'll get off my soapbox and on with the story!...

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"You've done all you can, Bulma. Let's go," Daiz said as he reached out for Bulma's right hand.

"That's it? I just go back to being a …" Bulma started.

"SHHH! Bulma! You're still ALIVE for the moment. Now come on!" the Kabochan pirate urged.

Daiz half pulled, half pushed a struggling Bulma from the lab treatment area.

"I'm supposed to just mmmmmfff…" the former darling of Capsule Corps tried her best to sink her teeth into the hand of Turles's second-in-command as they stepped into the hall.

She felt pressure at the base of her neck and everything went black…..

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"What's wi' tha racket Woman?" Gartoas bellowed.

It only took a mere second for the seasoned pirate to realize what had transpired.

"E's gone. Ain't nothin' ya can do fer im'," the Kardanagan informed the now openly weeping Chi-Chi.

"WHY would anyone want to hurt Malako? " the mother of Gohan wanted to know.

"Somethin' strange is goin' on ere' fer sure. We'll tend ta tha Namek later Turles needs ta' know bou't this!" Gartoas affirmed.

"WE CAN'T JUST LEAVE HIM HERE!" Chi-Chi protested.

"Getta move on, woman! Tha one that took out tha Namek might wanna get YOU next!"

Chi-Chi blanched at the thought and hurriedly followed the pirate's instructions.

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Bulma woke up with a start. She was back in her quarters lying on her bed and Daiz was standing across the room glaring at her.

"WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME?" Bulma exploded.

"I DID what was necessary since YOU got the sudden inclination to BITE ME!" Daiz shot back.

"So I was just supposed to go back happily WAITING TO BE EXECUTED?!" the bluenette shrieked.

"I'll admit things don't look good not good at all! but I'll do what I …" the dark green-haired warrior's voice faded away as the door to Bulma's quarters suddenly slid open.

Bulma gasped in terror and backed away from the imposing figure of Turles. There was no visible emotion discernible in the Saiyan's expression.

"Master Turles, PLEASE!" Daiz declared.

He stepped directly in the Saiyan's path, a living shield between the Earth-born female and the infamous pirate commander.

"STEP ASIDE DAIZ!" Turles barked.

"NO! With all due respect, Commander…NOT if you're going to HURT Bulma!" the Kabochan insisted.

"Do you REALLY think SHE'S worth the PRICE…"

"She's worth it to ME Commander!"

'Don't allow your judgment to be clouded for a woman's attentions Daiz!' Turles warned.

'Have YOU forgotten so soon that YOU would have done ANYTHING for a CERTAIN woman's attention?' Daiz sent back.

For just a moment the Saiyan stepped back with an expression of pure anguish before the unreadable mask was once again in place.

"Master Turles, Bulma's innocent of what she's been accused of, I know she is! I don't know how her voice came over that scouter but she just wouldn't do those things! She just wouldn't!" the once royal reasoned.

"I have NOT forgotten, Daiz . It is for Zailora's memory that I don't end you where you stand for disobeying a direct order. If you are so confident that she is without guilt then let it be proven so. Step aside!"

Bulma cringed in fear as Daiz reluctantly stepped aside.

"It'll be okay, Bulma. I believe in you!" the former prince whispered.

A massive hand pressed against Bulma's forehead. She was certain the Saiyan could hear her heart thumping in her chest as he stood so close. Turles dropped his hand and stepped away.

Daiz let out the breath he was holding.

"TAIMAZ DIES BY MY HAND!"

After uttering the chilling declaration Turles swept out of the room.

Bulma collapsed from the sheer ordeal of being so close to certain death. A pair of strong arms wrapped around her catching her before she could fall.

"Turles knows the truth now, Bulma! HE KNOWS!"

"D-Did y-you r-really mean it when you said I'M worth something to YOU?" Bulma asked shakily.

The once heiress wondered if she'd heard correctly or had simply been in shock at facing her impending doom.

Daiz pressed his forehead up to hers , "Why don't I show you?"

Bulma's eyes widened then closed as a kiss of infinite tenderness was bestowed by the Kabochan pirate.

The bluenette made no complaint as the kiss deepened and she willingly shared several slow languid kisses with Turles's right hand man. When his embrace tightened Bulma struggled free and tried to deliver one of her signature slaps. Daiz caught her hand in mid-air.

"Hey! Take it easy! I didn't mean to get carried away. My apologies. I'm not going to try to rush you into anything. One step at a time with what you feel comfortable with…you okay with that?"

Bulma smiled, "That's perfect with me!"

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Meanwhile in Otherworld….

"W-WHA…BULMA! That filthy pirate's moving in on MY GIRL!" Yamcha bellowed in utter outrage

"C'mon, Yamcha! She's probably scared to DEATH with everything that's happened!" Goku offered.

"Oh yeah? If Turles starts going after CHI-CHI then YOU'LL be singing a different tune!" the scar-faced fighter snorted.

Piccolo burst into laughter," TURLES AND CHI-CHI? HE'D blast her to nothing the first time she started NAGGING!"

"HEY! THAT WASN'T VERY NICE!" the son of Bardock complained.

"I mean Chi-Chi can be a little intense but…"

"GOKU! DON'T SMACK WHEN YOU'RE EATING!" Tien shouted.

"GOKU! I ASKED YOU FOUR TIMES TO TAKE OUT THE TRASH!" Yamcha yelled.

"GOKU! WHY ISN'T THE WOOD STACKED?" Krillen added.

"GOKU! DON'T YOU DARE INTERRUPT GOHAN'S STUDY TIME!" Chiatzou called out.

"OKAY! OKAY! I GET IT! Sometimes Chi-Chi can get A LITTLE carried away," the Earth-raised Saiyan admitted a little sheepishly.

Goku sighed worriedly, "Thing is, guys. Bulma's safe for now. I'm worried about Gohan…."

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"Glad you're here, sir. This VERY obnoxious fellow kept insisting that a medical team be sent to these coordinates. Some 'TURLES' fellow I mean the utter nerve! I TOLD HIM OUR CITIZENS WERE FIRST PRIORITY and.. the aide began.

"YOU TOLD HIM WHAT?! THAT 'TURLES' CAN DESTROY THIS WHOLE PLANET IF HE CHOOSES TO DO SO! GET A TEAM OUT IMMEDIATELY!" the head medic screamed.

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Until the next chapter!

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