Zaks had been on Vegeta for over 24 hours so far with no problem and she was starting to loose the nervous feeling she had about returning. The streets were just as unkempt as they were 9 years ago and it really didn't matter. Most Saiyans flew or walked short distances to were they needed to go. Why spend so much on roads when they were not needed as no Saiyan used them. The contrast between here and earth was striking after all this time on the peaceful planet. 

What should she do here? It was not until Tuesday that she would really do what she came to Vegeta to do as it was her birthday then. But for now she decided she would visit some of her old haunts. Like Remon's place just down the street if it was still there after all these years. She could not help but cross her fingers mentally as she turned the corner and found it was still there! Although now it had more flashing lights and looked newer then it had back then. "" Well At least Remon is doing alright for herself. I bet she freaks if she see's me."" She could not help but grin to herself at her own mental banter. 

She quickly crossed the street and pushed open the giant metal doors to enter the Establishment."" They no longer squeak!"" Zaks replied to herself with a laugh and slight shake of her head. The doors always used to squeak no matter what that old coot did to them. her attention slowly left the door to take in the bar and those that dwelled within.

Back in the day it was always full of lower class warriors being loud and rowdy as they talked about past achievements and battles they lived through. The lights always had been deem as they were rarely replaced unless it was needed to and the tables were always messy. Back then Remon ran everything herself. but the Place had been home and its regulars looked out for each other and Remon.  This place had memories alright fun nights with the guys, Sad nights were little was said after losing a friend. 

Now it seemed much cleaner and she could see several people working the place. It showed as it was much cleaner then ever before and just as busy as it used to be. That did not surprise her most places did not serve good Alcohol to lower class saiyans for a  good reason but she did. No one knew were she got it but it was good enough that even some elites would show up from time to time to have some and boast. Even these regulars had always agreed to the unwritten rules of visiting such a place. 

She could see some of the old squads sitting around tables who all would start when they noticed her. She waved at a few and they waved back and smiled. She could not help but notice they wore better armor then before and seemed wiser and calmer then when she used to work with some of them. They were doing good and living there lives. And there was also countless new faces she had never seen but the
mood had not changed and they minded there own busniess.


The screech of her voice was magical and never knew how Remon sounded just like that! Like nails on a damn Chalk board and you still could not help but smile when you heard it. Zaks rapidly searched the room for the woman knowing if she did not find her quickly she would scream again. thankfully for everyone in the building she found her not a moment to soon. The grinning face of the old coot at one of the tables waving her over. 

As Zaks walked over to meet her old friend she could not help but see the changes in her. Her hair was fully Grey and for a Saiyan that was saying something since they did not intend to live that long before being killed one way or another. Even if the old woman stayed off the battle field thanks to a wound she sustained in her youth. it had been a small blast that had punched straight through her armor and nicked her heart. She survived the attack but any stress to the heart out her in great pain and she could no longer fight. 

When she god closer she bent down and hugged the old woman from were she was sitting at a table by herself enjoying her drink until she had saw her. Without missing a beat she waved one of her waitresses over "" Would you mind getting to of the house specials? She is a big Girl haha"" Zaks could not help but pinch her for old times sakes at there inside joke making her laugh harder.  placing her back at arms length Zaks looked her over prepared to comment on the old woman. "" Were have you been!"" The old woman beat her to it. 

"" You know remon around lol. Sigh honestly ... I have been on earth. I guess I got a long story for you. Although probably best if we kept it to ourselves."" Thankfully no one was near by as the old Saiyan moved over to make room for her at the booth. "" So tell me about it ya brat what happened?""

The old woman squinted straight at Zaks demanding an answer and considering that when she was young she had fed her when she was stealing food and introduced her to Daikon and Endo. She owed her A lot. ""You know before I left i was not very popular with the Elites.."" She could not help sigh loudly as she tried to face herself with her friend."" Soo listen good i will only say this one time.. I rubbed...""

--------------------------------------------------------------Later that night-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Zaks stumbled out of the bar with a small smile on her face as she thought about meeting back up with Remon. So deep in thought she did not even register the other drunken Saiyan who slammed into her in a drunken stumble knocking them both into the dirt. Looking up from her position on the ground she could see the man run from were they had landed. Several other men seemed to be chasing him hooting and hollering. they all appeared drunk as they laughed as they chased him down the street. The fact they had not taken to the air or fighting made it simple to know they were just young men having fun. 

With a groan she placed both hands in the dirt to lift herself off her face that she had landed on. What was that? As she picked herself up she found something in her hand and through her drunken haze it was hard to read. "" It says... Vegeta shadow Tournament? here?"" Shaking her head she would deal with it in the morning .Right now she could barely see were she was going much less figure out something out liek that. 

----------------------------------------------------------Afternoon After---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Zaks had been very surprised this morning when she had awoken at the local place she was staying out while her on vegeta. While they did not have inns like normal races there was plenty of Saiyans that would allow you to rent a room while there friends were off in space completing missions. it was both nice and a pain but she could not complain as it made it tracking her a pain and anything that made it harder was worth it. 

But now she had this ticket to an underground tournament that did not have anyway to identify the owner and Zaks still needed to do something for the day. So why not drop by and see something to entertain herself while she waited around on this planet. It was in the market district behind some merchants building out of sight. Not that Saiyans were the sort to really go looking for something like this. She was sure any Saiyan with her desire at all would join the tournament.  After all she was just half and she wanted to if she got the chance. 

Steeping down into the shadows she found a pair of stairs leading down below and she took them until she found an elevator at the end of them. "" Well this is surprising... for Saiyans to be this sneaky."" she muttered to herself as she stepped into the Elevator and found it did not have any buttons in but it did have a small slot. Looking down at her ticket she can see that it was not just a piece of paper and just maybe it was a Key. "" Well her goes nothing...for real though... Saiyans are not this sneaky."" 

Inserting the ticket into slot she can hear the locks open and start moving just for the elevator to suddenly drop in what felt like free fall to the Saiyan Warrior."""" FUCK!!!! AHAHA!!!!! WHAT THE HELL""" She could not help but scream in fear as she felt before suddenly the elevator slows its decent before coming to a stop. When the doors open revealing the arena outside of it she is sitting on her rear end her eyes huge from fear much to the laughing guards delight. 

"" DID YOU HEAR HER SCREAM!!! HAAHAH SHOULD HAVE READ THE BACK OF THE TICKET!!! AHAHAH IT SAYS HOLD ON!!!""

""OH Shut up!""Ohhhh how scary! FUUUUUCK!!! AHAHAHAHAHA"

The guards were not Saiyans and that made it even worse as she leaped to her feet a blush on her face as she stepped out into what looked like a giant underground arena. It was full of smoke and booze that seemed to be trading hands constantly. Yeah there was Saiyans here but there was also countless other aliens that seemed to be mingling with them and not all of them were warriors. 

She could not help but star as she walked through the tables that overlooked the arena down below that had several fighting in it currently and an announcer letting everyone know what was happening. She was a blue skinned alien with Orange hair and Zaks would call her nothing but a show girl. But from what she could see herself this event was not really being held by Saiyans. It was being run by aliens with there permission pretty much. it provided them with fun and that is what they all needed with no major war in place. 

""It looks like the Saiyan  warrior  Edamame Is wining again! There is not much more time to enter todays tournament and win the prize money! We have people from all over the Galaxy here to watch and place bets! We have warriors from other worlds joining as well! don't miss this chance to fight My dear Saiyan warriors.! IF you wish to Register please come down to the arena now! After all no need to make this complicated!!""

Zaks stared down below as warrior began leaping down to join those near the arena already. "" That simple?"" she could not help but utter to herself before becoming Quiet as she thought it out. "" Lasssst call!!!"" The announcer called as she tired to get them to come out of the stands.  Her feet moved before she ordered them to and she leaped down into the crowd of warriors that all were waiting there turns."" Well now i did it...well i was bored. ""

Zaks waited her turn as she announcer rattled of the rules and safety precautions they had ready so that the occupants could fight at full power and not worry about hurting the people in the stands. Zaks really did not listen to them beyond the fact that she did not have to pull her punch's and be carful of her blasts and that she could not leave the arena.

It seemed like it was gonna take forever for the fighters to get there turn as it seemed like there was over 200 plus fighter. Luckily that was not the case it seemed like they would do several small free for all of 25 each. For Zaks it was extremely Exciting as 25 warriors in that small arena was gonna be more then a challenge but dangerous. 

"" Welcome to the Dark Tournament. "" A voice suddenly called out from what seemed like it came from the very walls of the arena."" It seems like all the Guest have arrived. Let me introduce my self. I am Dagil the 67th Game master of the dark tournament. The elevators that brought you here...Magical. you do not have to worry about being interrupted during the match today.""

Zaks saw the announcer beckon them over to her  and into the arena. On the  ground within the ring there were several circles that told the fighters were they could stand for the start of the match. As this was happening the announcer kept speaking"" I would like to thank you all for coming and enjoying this years dark tournament. For those not fighting i hope you get to see some great fights... i do this not to make money myself but to enjoy the brutal combat of the majestic warriors. Now without further waiting for me to shut up! FFFFFFIGHT!""

Zaks had not been ready when the signal went off but quickly dropped into a fighting stance as to unnamed warriors charged her and tried to punch her at the same time. Unlucky for them that she was drastically stronger then they knew even powered down and she quickly used there surprise to grab them and throw them from the ring. both fighters slammed into the walls cracking it before falling down to the outside floor.

Turning to her right she is grabbed by another Saiyan as she tries to overpower her and she does not fault him at all for trying to do so. not only is the man big! but he is also strong even for her to handle and she almost buckles on his power. but the surprise came and went leaving them struggling for a moment. Zaks suddenly twisted her torso and pulled him to her and tucking her shoulder into his chest. It was a simple throw she had been taught by master roshi but effective as the Large man slammed into the arena with enough force to crack it. considering that enough power had been behind it to create a crater it was impressive. Just what was the floor made of?? " STAY DOWN!"" She yelled as she delivered a blow to the stunned warriors head  knocking him out cold. 

Standing tall she could only see one other fighter an alien with orange Skin and a beak. It reminded her of a parrot from earth and she almost giggled at the thought of it mimicking her like a dumb bird. Unfortunately she could not keep the smirk from reaching her face and him seeing it enraging him to start his attack . "" You Damn monkey!! WHAT ARE YOU SMIRKING AT!!""  He raised his hand above his head to swing down at her putting all of his power behind it. 

His screaming unfortunly gave his attack away And she could not help but repeating the same move again with him. It worked flawlessly and she could only stare at him dumbfounded slightly. Had she really just repeated her attack again and struck him down? 

"" We have a winner!! The unnamed new comer for this round! please Exit the ring and wait until your next turn. ""

Zaks did as she was told and watched as unknown aliens came and took the the other warriors off to be treated she assumed. She used this time to watch the other fighters and was shocked to sea a Full blooded Cearlain in the arena . She watched him carefully even more so when she remembered she could sense power levels. His POWER WAS INSANE! it was slightly under her MAX!

She had a feeling he was holding back as well. almost as soon as his free for all match was started it was ended when he fire a mirage of beams that took all the other fighters out in one little shot. It was stunning and everyone was Quiet after what they had just witnessed. She could See many aliens pulling out of the fights but to her own sense of pride the Saiyans did not.

"" If i could get all of your attentions please! here are the line ups ladies and Gents!"" The anoucer shouted out as a large screen came down from the ceiling to show a picture view of the brackets. Zaks heart jumped in her chest in fear and experiment. She got to fight him first before anyone else did! her First fight was with the other strongest warrior so far in the tournament. 

Slowly she stepped out into the arena across from the man her eyes studying him up and down just as he was her. It sent chills up her spine know what her own eye could do and what he was using his for...nothing. She bet if he used it she would not stand a chance vs this man. and that only made her want to fight him even more.

"" You should Quit while your ahead ..although being Saiyan i doubt you will do that though huh."" he called out to her before the match started. The numbers were counting down as they faced each other and Zaks could not here them with the way her blood was boiling. Slowly reaching up she took her eye patch off and revealed her mixed blood line to the Master before her. "" Sorry but this is way to Exciting for me to end it here....""

The man looked at her in surprise when her power level jumped to roughly the size of his and her aura took on a much more menacing tone then it did before. The man smiled himself and looked at her closer then he had before. "" Well this is a surprise... i never thought i would see a hybrid of our races. And you can use the Eye! I wont let you leave until I figure out what you can do little lady.""

The snub about being a little lady made her want to slap him but also brought a smile to her lips. two warriors banter as they fought was something she really missed and now she was possibly fighting some one stronger then her? or at least damn close to her power? It was amazing. "" well now big boy... make sure you jump so you can him me in my Jaw. ""

Zaks stretched suddenly trying to loosen herself up for the fight much like there master had taught her to do. finally she assumed her Combat stand and he did his straight across from her. "" Let ...the... best...FIGHTER WIN! BEGIN!"" The announcer suddenly yelled as both fighters charged each other until they slammed into each other. 

The first blows sent shockwaves out stunning everyone that was watching the two of them exchanging blows with enough force that no one other fighter could even close to matching it. Zaks Was impressed as she had slightly more Ki and the gentlemen was not just keeping up with her but beating her! With out roshies training she doubted she would have stood any chance vs this man. 

Suddenly he thrust his hand under her guard only to deliver the blow to her stomach knocking the air out of her. "" GASSP"" she fell back a foot for a moment clutching at her stomach as she watched him. Of course the man was no slouch and quickly capitalized on it and kept up his attack on her. She felt him strike her Jaw sending her into the air only for something to grab her foot. "" The Hell?"

She barley got out before the yanked her back down to the arena and slamming her into the Ring with a explosions of rubble. """ ARRRGH"" She screamed as she felt her head bounce for a moment leaving it ringing. She lashed out desperately with her other foot and caught something pushing him back. what ever she had hit made him grunt in pain though and she could not help but feel a little satisfaction at finally getting a decent hit on him. 

"" Not strong enough"" Comes from behind her from the debris making her freeze and turn her head to see him in the air behind her "AARGH!"" she screamed once again as he delt her a kick that send her flying across the arena. "" Fuck... he is rag dolling me..."" She cant help but mutter to herself as she pulls herself up into a standing  position yet again. Thankfully he had given her a chance to catch her breath."" Ha Ha HA"" the sounds of Zaks heavy breath shot through the air as she watched her foe.

"' What is your name"" The warrior asks suddenly. Thankfully the intensity of the fight had made the arena over all pretty Quiet. the people were memorized by what they were seeing, Two warrior beyond anything the could understand duking it out before them. Many were frightened by what they were seeing but even more could only stare at the two fighters and realize... this was the magic match. The true finals. 

""Lucetia.... What is yours?"" She asked back while getting back into her fighting Stance. "" Cherros he said before bending his knees and lunching himself at her once again his blows precise and dangerous. This time she was learning his style and many of the moves Master Roshi had taught her were coming in handy. She redirected a blow, blocked one, and finally countered another with a blow to his stomach him. She wasted no time and followed up with a blow to his Jaw much like her had done to here earlier. What was different was she did not stop there and kept her attack up by firing two blasts up at him.

Both blast hit and she could not but help but laugh at her success in attacking him. Of course from the smoke two small blast leaving the smoke and out into the open. Zaks had not been ready and both blasts struck her arm exploding leaving her in pain. "" You little shit!"" She screamed as she rushed him again. 

They began to exchange blows quickly and at each other face that nethier of them could really do anything nasty to each besides just slugging it out. Cherros blows were percise and always hittign her weak points making her body get heavier and heavier from the repeated damage she was taking from him. She slowly had come to realize that she had not hit him once since there little exchange began.

"" LET FIn....UGH..""
Just as Zaks started to Draw in her Ki to prepare her attack Cherros eyes glew red... and suddenly Zaks could feel nothing but she could see the elbow in her chest and feel the pain it caused. :: You... were holding ...back"" she barley got the words out before she fell over and passing out from the pain.

The last words she heard was the announcer declaring him the winner and only could hear the shouts of the crowd for a few moments. then everything was black.

Eventually the warmth was enough of a feeling to open her eyes and find herself in a nice bed. well nice if you considered her feet hung off the end nice. But it was warm and she was comfortable. Sitting up she looked around and realized she had no idea were she was at the moment she was. After thinking for a moment she tried calling out and suddenly felt the burning feeling in her chest were he had stuck her. God he hit hard! She had thought she was doing well until that moment. she had not even seen the attack coming!

""hello... Is anyone home!?"" She called out tenderly? Thankfully she noticed she was still dressed and she had not had her clothes removed by a stranger. "" I am sorry to bother you but is anyone here?"" she called out again to suddenly hear a shout from outside. She followed the voice until she came across Cerros sitting outside staring at Vegetas sky.  

"" Um hello i assume you took care of me? I would like to let you know that i am thankfully for you taking care Of me...but why??
Looking up at her from his sitting spot he smiled up at her like he was talking to an excited youngster. 
"" Let me just say that i am wanting to help you and your...well unseal circumstances... It was also very fun fighting you so i wanted to repay the favor.  Look ... honestly i did it on a whim so do not think about it alright?  

So he had just taken a stranger home and took care of her until she had awoken on a whim? She kind of would understand if there was not any more his kind. but she was half breed of the very race that had killed his people and took there home planet from them. It still did not make sense to her at all. She herself could not really forgive the elites for what they had done to her. It made little sense to her but to each there own. 

"" I want to say thank you regardless. I wont pretend I know why you helped me but thank you and well... I learned a lot fighting a Cearalin."" This earned her a good natured snort from the man before he shook his had.  "" Look don't worry about it. I had fun and it was great to see how strong you were. Maybe in time you can come back and spar with me. But if you are feeling better I would like my peace and Quiet back if you did not mind.""

Zaks could not blame him in the slightest for wanting her gone. He had done more then enough just letting her recover in his house and owed her nothing while she still owed him. "" yeah i am good enough thank you for everything"" with that she would turn and leave the man alone and walk back out into the streets of Vegeta city. 

---------------------------------------------------------------------A few days later-----------------------------------------------------------------

Zaks walked into Remons bar once again looking for the old owner. It was a Queit time were most people on the planet were still at work or sleeping and would be so for a few more hours. This time the old woman smiled at her and waved her over to speak to her. She really didn't need to yell at the moment since the place was pretty Quiet at the moment. 

"" Hey Lucetia how are you doing? some of my folks heard about you during the Dark tournament!"" the fact She knew about it should not have surprised her but it did. She let her finish speaking though as she wanted to know what the woman knew about it. "" I heard you and that other fellow were the stars of the show! hahah. You made all the viewers bored with all the remaining battles. I know cherros personally and if you can fight him like that ..hmmm You have gotten very strong since you were here. "" 

So this was her angle! She wanted to hear a good story about a big fight and become excited for what she could not longer or ever really got to enjoy. Not that she minded all that much and could not really blame her since she could never do what she did. Zaks partly became a mercenary to fight.. well actually if she was being honest with herself then she became a mercenary to fight! the fact she earned money doing it was just what allowed her to do it. 

"" Well Remon... I wish it was a good story but really... I got beaten pretty bad. I don't need a scouter to figure out power levels like most warriors. It is a trick i picked up on earth the planet i am living on now. But i would say my power level it roughly 60 thousand and his felt several times stronger then mine. My Power level is.. well My Cearlain half aiding my Saiyan blood."" Remon whistled at the number.

Normally Zaks would never say anything about her mixed blood but Remon was different and always acted like a long lost mother or aunt to her. She was one of the few who knew her before she became a strong warrior and was running the streets. "" You Know Luceita... you can always bring your Case before the council and maybe come back her for real real. not just pretending your back you know? I personally would not mind it if you did. Opherla is fully grown so you don't have to worry about her.

Zaks was...irritated about the fact she brought up oherla did not need her anymore. It was something she had been dreading for some time and the fact she said it so easily angered her. She kept it to herself thought as she knew remon was not being cruel or anything of the sort. she just did not understand it really as she been raised fully saiyan. She also never had kids so she didn't understand the allure. At least that was what she thought until..

"" I miss you all... every time you guys go out to fight. I always wonder if you are coming home and i will see you guys again. Not just you Zaks everyone Squad that comes in here... I remember you all and hearing you died with the others hurt me a lot. Even more so thinking that they got little opherla. I still remember her trying to swipe the food I used to cook. I think it is best i kicked you out now... I wanted you to stay but.. well I am in a sad mood and need to fix that before the kids all start showing up. You take care of yourself Luti!."" 

With that the old woman walked away singing a little tune. Zaks could only watch her leave with mixed feelings. She learned something new everyday!

WC 5070
Super heavy Weights 75%
Pre-workout mix 10%
Quest 30% for 3k words.