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Finding Destiny	By : NLDCat Category: Dragon Ball Z > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 1588 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Author's note: So these two were added both at the same time because they were shorter than I had intended...and I am still a little iffy on them. However, it moves the plot in the direction I need it to go so for now they stand...As always comments are welcome as is constructive crticism considering I have no beta so all mistakes are mine.

Part Eleven: Plans Made and Questions Answered (Tora's POV)

As it turned out, Paragus knew EVERYONE who worked for Jerich at least as far as the Elite Quarter was concerned. They were the ones that definitely needed dealt with. As long as his major allies were either dead or contained then I would have no one to challenge me. It didn't make me feel much better thinking about the fact that I was going to have get a system going myself but at least...at least I could try and fix what was wrong. "How do you know all of this if it's been a little over five years since you left?" Turles asks Paragus curiously. I had to admit that I'd wanted to ask the same thing.

"I have my own informants on the inside," he answers, "I wanted to keep an eye on things...because I knew at some point you'd come here looking for help, Tora."

"You have allies within Jerich's home?"

"Two," he replies.

"So I take it we're not killing them."

"No, absolutely not," he answers, "besides, you'll find them good allies to have as you set yourself up. I will warn you though; this won't be an easy undertaking and you can't afford a show of weakness. Do what you have to do to earn the remainders' respect. If all else fails; make them fear you. You can work it out later once you have cemented your power structure but until then use whatever tactics are necessary to get results."

"I really wish you two could be there...but of course you're both wanted fugitives," I mutter.

"We'll always be on hand to give you advice," Paragus replies, "You know that."

"Still..."

"Tora, there is only so much we can do. YOU have to be able to handle this on your own."

That was the problem, I realized. I wasn't sure that it was in me to manage such a group of ill-bred pricks. "Maybe I should..."

"What? Stand aside?" Turles demands, "My brother NEEDS you, Tora!"

"Like I keep needing a reminder of WHY I am doing this!" I snap at him.

"Like it or NOT you are the ONLY one who CAN! Find your balls somewhere and USE them!"

I glare at Turles for that. He was one to talk about shirking responsibility. He stayed off the planet more often than not. "This coming from the First Class Saiyan who would rather pillage and plunder than take care of his family? You really WANT to talk about cowardice?"

A scowl appears on his face. "You have NO right to be so judgmental, Tora."

"Then don't do it yourself," I tell him shortly.

"Boys," Paragus cuts in, "There is no need for this."

I sigh softly. "You're probably right. How long will it take to get this done?"

"Killing Jerich shouldn't take more than six minutes."

"Killing is too good for that bastard," Turles grounds out, "He's systematically tortured my brother not to mention countless others! He should PAY for his crimes."

As Turles became vehement, a rather sadistic thought occurred to me. "Then why don't we make it look like he's dead...and YOU take him with you? I am sure that nights get...long by yourself."

Turles looks at me for a long moment and I wonder if I really should have suggested such a thing before his mouth curves int a very vicious smile. "I think I underestimated you," Turles murmurs, "I think I really DID underestimate how cruel you could be."

Paragus chuckles. "Now THAT is something I would like to see; Jerich bound to the brother of the male he's been tormenting...who might I add has his OWN sadistic tendencies."

Turles chuckles and it was a low, menacing sound. "I think I'll take up your idea, Tora...if it's alright with you."

"As long as you make him suffer for what he's put Bardock through."

"Oh," he says softly, sweetly, "You can bet that he will."

"Then I am content with that."

Paragus chuckles. "This would be why I don't want to be your enemy, Tora. You may be one of the more compassionate of the Elite...but deep down, it makes you have a darker side that I just DON'T want to see in action."

Paragus was right, I was capable of cruelties I am sure Jerich NEVER even thought of...but I was hardly ever inclined to visit them on anyone. No one had ever pushed me to that point. I was hoping that no one ever would. Unfortunately, it was that side of me that I was sure was the only way that I was going to get the results I wanted. It wasn't going to be pretty but I would do it. I had too many reasons that needed a chance to not cater to Jerich.

Finally, we'd talked it out and I'd reclaimed Raditz from Broly who seemed extremely smitten with him. I thought it was cute. The infant snuggles into my chest and I had a moment to realize that returning him to his mother was NOT going to be easy. The infant had gotten way too deeply under my skin...just like his mother. Turles notes my look. "Thinking about getting him back to 'Dock, huh?"

"I don't want to," I admit.

"Then don't. You're replacing Jerich. Take Bardock as your own and tell the others to keep their hands to themselves."

I go VERY still at that. "You cannot seriously be telling me..."

"Tora, how many times are we going to have to go OVER this? You need to LISTEN and pay ATTENTION; it's going to be tough the first few months. You're going to have to make them understand that what YOU say goes. So...my brother probably isn't going to like you but YOU are going to have to make him and EVERYONE else understand that he is YOURS and yours ALONE."

"And I am sure that the first thing that is going to cross his mind is that I am about to repay him for knocking me out when he left," I mutter.

"I can almost guarantee that, too. Look, I told you and so did Nioni in his own way that this is NOT going to be simple. YOU wanted things to change so YOU are going to have to change them."

I was getting really tired of thinking about this. Paragus notes my expression. "Regardless, it's getting late and I am sure you two could use the rest so come on. We'll handle everything tomorrow."

I had to admit that the thought of sleeping DID sound appetizing with as emotionally drained as I felt at the moment. "I could use some sleep...do you mind watching Raditz?"

Paragus laughs softly before gently taking the infant. "Come on. I think I know a little more about child-rearing than you do."

I was too emotionally overwhelmed to fight very far and let him lead me to a room. "Lay down and rest. You're going to need it for what you are about to do."

As I lay down, I can't help but ask, "Paragus...are you really going to unleash Broly on the planet?"

He stops at the door before turning and looking at me. "No," he replies, "but he doesn't need to know that, does he?"

I find my mouth curving into a smile. "Has anyone told you that you have a sadistic sense of humor?"

"Yes...but then again, YOU were the one who decided to interfere. How did he never realize that someone had to have warned me?"

"You know why."

"Ah, yes, the only fail-safe of being Elite is that no one talks about ANYTHING."

"Yes," I tell him curling up, "I just...had to ask...to see if I needed to worry about it."

"You don't. You never did."

I had to admit that it made me feel better to hear that. I knew that as he got older, Broly would be an enemy to fear and I wasn't sure I wanted to think about all that power threatening the people I had to protect. "Oh, and don't be surprised if Broly ends up in bed with you by the morning. He normally doesn't sleep well alone...and you're roomed closest to him," Paragus tells me as he walks out of the room.

"No...problem..." I mumble drowsily as sleep pulls me under.
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