Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Danger in the horizon ❯ Discoveries, good and bad. ( Chapter 11 )

Chapter 11 - Discoveries, good and bad

Even though Zarbon was still annoyed beyond belief at what had happened with Bulma in the elevator he still had a job to do. He would deal with the little bitch later.

Carefully extracting his comms device from his clothing, he tapped in the code needed to open the channel to Freeza's flagship. At least one thing had gone the right way today. He started his transmission and before closing the device down, he checked once again that he had not been observed and ensured that the transmission was received clearly by his master.

The black fingernails tapped impatiently on the communication console, waiting for the urgent transmission. After some 30 seconds, the transmission crackled through, giving the creature to which the fingers belonged to some long awaited news.

"Finally." Freeza croaked to himself. "It appears that sending Zarbon and Dodoria to that far corner of the universe has reaped what I desired most." He cut off the transmission after hearing all he needed and turned towards the navigator and pilot of his flagship.

"Gentlemen. It appears that a change of direction is needed urgently. Please be so kind as to inform me of the most expedient passage to the galaxy which contains the planet Earth." He grinned horribly, his red-rimmed eyes flashing. Even after getting the best news he had heard in a month, Freeza was still in a kill anyone who got in his way mood.

Both the pilot and navigator exchanged very nervous glances. Now was not the time to stammer or appear frightened. It only caused the evil lizard in front of them to become enraged.

The navigator spoke up, keeping his head bowed low so Freeza would not see the fear in his eyes. "Lord Freeza, according to our star charts it will take 3 standard months to reach our destination. This is only if we continue at our current speed. Should the speed be increased to maximum, the flagship will reach Earth's galaxy in 1.75 standard months."

The look on Freeza's face betrayed no joy in the navigator's statement. As far as he was concerned, 1.75 standard months was too long. But no matter. Prince Vegeta and the other 2 Saiyans would not be expecting him at all. They would be hoping to never see him again.

Finally he spoke aloud, more to himself than to anyone else on the bridge. "Damned little monkey prince. He could have been the best. But no. He had to try for power himself. Well, that will be his downfall."

Freeza snapped his eyes to the pilot. "Set the ship to maximum speed and get the course changed to the galaxy containing Earth, immediately!"

The pilot and navigator both bowed low. "Yes, Lord Freeza." Both spoke at the same time and rushed towards their respective stations.

Freeza left the bridge murmuring to himself. "Yes Vegeta. I will kill you. Not quickly as you would hope. I will ensure yours is the most excruciating experience I have ever dealt to a life form. Then you will know that you are worthless and I alone am the ruler of the universe."

The ship changed direction and started its journey towards the Earth.

Light years away, on Station Delta, Bulma made her way up to the med wing to see Radditz. Although she did not really want to, her compassion dictated that it would be good to find out the state of Radditz's and Nappa's health.

She took a deep breath before entering the med wing. "Just keep this visit short, Bulma," she said to herself. "The sooner you get this over with the better."

Making her way down to the small room Radditz and Nappa were in, she overheard some the med tech staff discussing the Saiyans physiology. "Absolutely amazing! Any human who took a knock like that would be in a coma right now! These two guys are virtually indestructible!"

"Whatever," she murmured aloud as she passed. "You don't have to baby sit these idiots."

Realising that she still had some of Radditz's blood on her overalls suddenly made Bulma self conscious about her appearance. Then she checked herself. Better that she went in looking like she had just been into a slaughterhouse than looking like a supermodel. That way, she reasoned she would be a lot less attractive to the opposite sex right now.

The room's door opened in front of her, allowing her access to the room. What she saw gave her a bit of a shock. Far from the bloodied mess she had seen earlier today, Radditz and Nappa were looking remarkably healthy. Nappa noted her presence and grunted before rolling over in his bed and returning to sleep. He had not requested to see the Earth female, and quite frankly, she did not interest him in the slightest.

Bulma walked softly over to Radditz's bed, careful not to further disturb Nappa. Radditz sat up, his attention now on Bulma fully. He cracked a wry smile. "Ms Briefs. So nice of you to see me."

Bulma pulled up a chair to his bedside taking note of the swollen eyes and jaw he sported. "I'm only here because my team leader personally delivered the message to me. It also reflects rather badly on me if you die in my care." She replied smoothly.

Radditz frowned. This was not going the way he wanted. In his experience, women found it comforting to care for men who had been injured. Bulma was obviously different to the normal woman. He noted that she still had some of his blood on her uniform giving her a somewhat battle worn appearance herself.

He decided to try a different tack. "What assistance did Prince Vegeta require? I did hear him request your presence in his quarters before I completely passed out."

Bulma sighed deeply. Radditz was trying to draw her into a conversation she did not want to have. However, she did not want to appear rude, so decided to indulge him. Maybe he would get bored and then she would be able to leave and get cleaned up.

"He wanted a more intense training program for himself, that's all. He felt that you two were not giving him enough of a work out. I have arranged something for him so that you and Nappa will not be setting up permanent abode here in the med wing."

"Nothing else?"

"No. What are you implying Radditz? That I assisted Prince Vegeta with something else?" Bulma snapped back. This conversation was now taking on a decidedly seedy tone, which she did not like.

"No" He stammered. "It's just boring in here. These medics won't let us leave until tomorrow and you are the only person I have had any normal contact with here."

"Well Radditz, I'm sorry but I have to go and get cleaned up. I can't be tending to the sick and injured because it's not my job here. Anyway, I have to make sure that I won't be bumping into a certain green goon with impure intentions." She stood up and set the chair with its back to the wall and made a move to leave. Before could do so though, Radditz grabbed her hand.

"What did you say?" he snapped.

"Let go of my hand Radditz. I would like to leave, now!"

"I will as soon as you tell me about this "green goon" you were speaking of." Radditz's mouth had curled into a feral snarl. He was feeling an emotion he had not felt for years, jealousy. He wanted this woman for himself!

Bulma struggled a little bit before realising it was futile. "Fine Radditz. This "green goon's" name is Zarbon. He seems to think that I would be an interesting sexual diversion for him. I refused. The thought of him is just - revolting! Now will you let go of me!?"

Radditz dropped her hand, his eyes glazing over. "Zarbon." He murmured. "Shit. I have to get out of here as soon as possible. Nappa! Get up! We must get to Prince Vegeta immediately!"

Nappa had already started to struggle out of his bed after he had heard Zarbon's name and was busy dressing himself, not caring if Bulma did see him semi naked. Radditz was doing the same, wincing as he did so. Amazing as the Saiyan physiology was, his ribs would take at least another 3 days to heal properly.

Bulma meanwhile was trying to make sense of the scene in front of her. Two semi naked men dressing themselves in a rush as if there was some impending crisis about to happen. "Radditz, what the hell is going on?" she yelled.

"Something very bad." He stated as both he and Nappa rushed out of the room, towards the elevator. Bulma was left in a daze. What the hell was going on? And what did Zarbon have to do with "something very bad"?