Monkey Moon

MONKEY MOON 2

Turles couldn't believe his recent turn of events. One minute he was
a doomed shade in hell, and the next...he was alive, and surrounded.

By saiyans.

His eye fell on one in particular, his near lookalike.

"Kakarot, I demand to know what's going on here!"

Vegeta stepped up. "Demand nothing, clown. You stand before your
prince!"

Turles blinked as if seeing for the first time. "Prince Vegeta?
But...reports in space said you were dead!"

"Do I look dead, fool? You live at my disposal. Never forget that."

The dark saiyan eyed the group, sullen. "Ai."

Raditz walked around the lost saiyan, reviewing him critically. A
sniff.

Turles turned as he moved, not exposing his back. "Overgrown buffoon.
Go smell someone else!"

Nappa chortled. "Someone needs an attitude adjustment."

Raditz was merely amused. "Hai, he has resemblence to my
Kakarot...but differences abound."

Turles pointed, laughing bitterly. "I'm nothing like that weakling."

"Weakling, am I?" Goku growled. "The last time I checked, you ran
from me like a dog."

"I pummelled your ass, Kakarot."

"You weren't so tough without that fruit. We both know it!"

Turles motioned at Vegeta. "He was a disgrace to all saiyans, ouji.
His mission wasn't carried out, and it was up to me to destroy earth."

The prince nearly laughed, folding his arms. "You're a bad liar,
Turles. We know of your Tree of Might gambit. It was worthy, but a
failure."

The dark saiyan clenched a fist in frustration. "The universe was my
goal, and he ripped the chance from me!"

"Are you that out of it or what?!" Goku snapped. "Didn't you pay any
attention to what happened earlier, when we brought you back?"

"What are you yammering about Kakarot? I only saw a bizarre creature
and glowing balls."

"Wishes were made, crackbrain." Nappa snorted. "You were brought
back, and we were granted immortality."

Dark eyes went wide. "Immortality...then that means that I-"

"You were included." Vegeta informed him.

Turles dropped to a knee. "Your exploits are known to me, prince.
Surely this is your greatest achievement!"

Goku snorted. "I hate suckups."

Turles glared back. "Wretch! A disgrace, and ignorant of our ways to
boot."

"Much has changed since you last met, Turles." Vegeta
stated. "Kakarot acknowledges his saiyan heritage now."

Turles gave a sinister grin. "He's useless to our cause, prince. His
saiyan power is cut off!"

"Oh?" Goku taunted, waving his tail about. "Says who?"

"I didn't notice your tail the last time, Kakarot!"

Vegeta was stern. "You'll not insult my mate, Turles."

Turles gawked. "You mean, he...Kakarot?"

"Of course. I understand you had a previous dispute, no?"

"Hardly, my prince. Kakarot fears me."

Goku sniffed. "Like I said, you were the one running before you ate
that fruit!"

"I merely toyed with you, Kakarot." Turles retorted.

Raditz laughed at that. "I find that hard to believe."

"Who asked you, rag hair?"

Raditz cracked his knuckles together, grinning at Nappa. "I'm gonna
enjoy having this loudmouth here. Assuming he survives the pack, that
is."

"He reminds me of his mother." the bald general replied.

Turles glanced at him. "You knew my mother?"

"Ai, whelp. Quite well!" he leered.

Turles growled, standing up. "Meaning!"

"You have other concerns, Turles." Vegeta reminded him. "Look about,
and see your new family."

In stunned silence the lost saiyan stared at the group. "My...family?"

"You will join the pack."

"But oujisama..." Turles looked at their number, realizing he was the
odd one out. He wasn't a fool, knowing the significance.

Vegeta punched him, knocking him flat. "You dare whine? Consider this
an honor, Turles."

Dark eyes surveyed the group again as he lay on the ground. "But who
are the others here?"

Raditz stood forward. "Raditzu, loud mouth. Kakarot's brother."

Turles glowered. "I thought I saw some resemblance."

The bald general stood at his side. "Nappa, boy. Imperial commander
of all saiyan armies."

"Krukka...I had an earlier holo of you."

Vegeta kicked him in the leg. "Now get up, Turles. We've much
planning to do, and no time for foolishness."

****

The saiyans sat in a circle, giving Turles an overview of their
plans. He listened attentively, sparing a few cold stares for Goku.

Raditz was smug, watching his brother and Turles glare at each other.
_Ai, heat fairly rises from them. They'll roll soon enough._

Vegeta casually observed the tension as he spoke, thinking. A human
might call them twins, but no saiyan would think so. Turles had
different ki and scent than his mate, his features more angular.
Darker in coloring, too, and their tails had different undertones.
His Kakarot had black color streaked in blue highlights, Turles deep
green highlights. Even their hands were different, Kakarot's fingers
being rather square.

Nappa reviewed the youngling also, considering. _Is he as hot as
Kakarot? I'd love to see how his body is different._

"My space travels were uneventful for the most part, ouji. I don't
know of any information that would be useful to you."

"No contact with Frieza?" Goku wondered. "He always seems to find
saiyans."

"None, Kakarot." Turles snapped. "Do you think I'd keep such
information from our prince?"

Goku snarled back. "I wouldn't know. Maybe you're planning another
cheap power boost!"

Turles started to stand. "You cretin-"

"I haven't forgiven you yet, Turles."

"Who gives a rat's ass. I don't need your approval!"

Raditz nibbled a tree branch. "Oh, I think we should fight and
celebrate. What do you say, ouji?"

Vegeta nearly smiled in approval. "Hard lessons are everywhere, I
think. Since Kakarot and Turles have unfinished buisness, I believe
they should start the party. What say you, Kakarot?"

Kakarot and Turles squared off as the others watched. Turles
smirked. "He won't be saying anything once I pound him into the
ground."

Goku flipped a finger at his opponent. "This won't take long, koi.
Not even a warmup!"

"A piece of gold says five minutes or less!" Nappa bellowed.

"You're ON" Raditz high slapped him.

Turles crouched in attack mode, tail lashing. "Welcome to a universe
of pain, Kakarot."

Goku gave a mocking grin, crouching in response. "I'll buy you a
ticket...jerk!!"

Shrieking in rage, Turles leaped to attack...