Goku was completely lost in his place. He kept looking around for her, thinking that she might have fled. But to his surprise she didn't. Pain rushed within him as if he was struck by lightning. The hero was brought to his knees. It was her, she was able to blast him from far away, and she was barely visible to them. After the burning sensation left Goku's body, Piccolo rushed over helping him back on his feet. He felt severe pain thumbing in his head.
"Those fools, just who do they think they are? Don't they know who I am?" she asked herself in outrage, nothing was going right according to her plan.
"Apparently…" she heard a voice so calm and yet so close to her ear it made her shiver. She didn't glance back she just froze as he continued, "We don't care," Vegeta then appeared in front of her punching her hard in her stomach, leaving her motionless. He looked at her and grinned.
"The time is up, now I have to kill you," he said to her.
In pain, the poor woman placed both her arms on her stomach as she glanced at her attacker. She was completely startled. She gasped in surprise right before he could throw another punch on her face. She was so lost in her trail of thoughts she couldn't dodge the attack. She fell down, lying on her back. Vegeta flew closer to her taking a good look at his opponent with a simper of satisfaction flashing upon his face. She fought through the pain and stood up managing to keep a serious expression. Vegeta was mostly excited to blast and finish her, but for his surprise she didn't fight. In fact she got down on one knee lowering her head. Piccolo, Goku and mostly Vegeta were appalled.
"Forgive me; I wasn't aware it was you. I barely recognized you, prince Vegeta," she said politely
"Well, it's about time I get treated like this," Vegeta said smirking in satisfaction.
"I knew she was a Saiyan. But didn't quite understand how she survived," said Piccolo. He was eager for some answers.
"There are many other Saiyans around. I came here to this planet to start a new beginning for them. I wanted to take over this horrid planet for you my prince," she explained with her head still facing the ground.
"Stand up." Vegeta commanded without a single grin. She did what she was told.
"What do you mean?" Goku questioned.
"I knew prince Vegeta fled the planet with Nappa before it exploded. There were some survivors. I was one of them. I wanted to find a new planet for us, a planet that was far away from our previous one so Frieza won't find it. After a long time of searching and traveling I was able to find planet Earth. I had a plan. First, I wanted to take over the planet. Second, I wanted to look for the prince of all Saiyans to guide us throughout our lives, but these two ruined it," she elucidated, getting furious at Piccolo and Goku. Vegeta crossed his arms and asked another question:
"How did you exactly survive?" She seemed to be startled; she thought for a moment and was finally able to answer,
"Easy, I took a space pod and left." It wasn't the exact answer he was looking for, she seemed very calm as she spoke and her eyes showed sincerity, but Vegeta felt the vexation running through his nerves, but he managed to keep cool.
"What do you mean by left? Was it after or before you fought Frieza?" he asked in annoyance with his forehead vain popping out. In fact, he was daring her more than asking her to answer.
"None…" she didn't hesitate, "…I didn't fight, I fled before he destroyed the planet," she was at peace with herself, as if she never cared about the death glares Vegeta gave her.
"You ran away like a dastard when your whole race needed you the most." Vegeta yelped loudly while clutching his fists and he placed his left foot front ready to fight again. He stated the fact as if he was reading the plot twist of his favorite book, for was rather storming than shocked.
"You misunderstood, prince Vegeta," she made clear. That didn't cool the prince down, but she continued anyways, "I was ordered to leave by, king Vegeta." The prince took a deep breath resting his fists; he closed his eyes trying to comprehend what she said. Vegeta detested those who didn't bother to defend their planet, he considered them as traitors. He was right to think so. But since she was ordered he reconsidered his decision.
"If what you say is true," he said suspiciously, "then why did king Vegeta order you to do so?" he asked.
"I don't believe you remember who I am," she said with a soft grin on her face as she placed her hands on her waist proudly, "Nappa may have been your day time escort and personal body guard and as some would say, your bullet proof vest, but I was your night time body guard. I was responsible for your safety when you were younger. I don't imagine you remembering someone you never saw. The only times I've seen you is when you had your eyes closed and snoring like a little hamster." Vegeta was surprised but kept it in, keeping on a serious face in front of his subject.
"I'm Elata a first class Saiyan, my job was protecting you and I am not a traitor," she said in conclusion making sure that Vegeta heard her wide and clear. And he did. He somehow found the reason to believe her, and considering the way she respected him as a prince he decided to let her live.
"Elata, you may leave. I'm no longer in need of your service. Look for another planet, I'm not interested in becoming a king to Earth," he elucidated as he turned around ready to take a flight back home as the other two followed, but before they could leave Elata smirked and said under her breath:
"Oh, and by the way. I lied." her voice was barely audible but it pierced Vegeta savagely. Alas, they didn't have much time to react to her words as she blasted them mercilessly without a care of the prince or his comrades.
