(A/N: Here it is for those who wanted a Broly x Selena story~ ^.^ I figured this one would be written in third person instead of second like my Vegeta's Little Sister, so I hope that's okay? And I haven't decided on a rating yet, but if you'd rather the story be M instead of T, just let me know and I'll change it. :) Though considering Broly, I imagine he'd be a rather rough lover. ^_^')
It is said that there is a soul mate for each one of us out there, someone who we are destined to spend our lives with, yet very few ever find their true other half. For the Saiyan's, an elite race of warriors who's sole desire is to destroy and conquer, the idea of a life-partner is laughable. They merely believe in mating in order to procreate. Rarely is love ever involved…Though every so often, certain Saiyan's do feel that special pull toward the one they're meant to be with, and that was exactly how it was for him….
The sound of little feet ran down the hard metallic floors of King Vegeta's palace, trying to catch up to the slightly taller figure that stormed away in front of them.
"You promised, Vegeta!"
"I have better things to do then take you to see some weakling infants! Ask one of the guards to escort you!"
"B-but daddy's guards are mean…They always make fun of me 'cause I don't have a tail…."
An irritated sigh left the young prince Vegeta's lips as he flipped around to face the extremely weak girl behind him. Selena, his little sister, was the poorest excuse for a Saiyan he had ever laid eyes on. After all, what sort of Saiyan had pink hair of all things along with lavender eyes? It was completely ridiculous!
And like Selena had said, she had no tail. Vegeta figured this was because of the Tuffle blood within her, though he still couldn't understand why his father had even mated with a Tuffle woman to begin with instead of just eradicating her along with the others of her race. He should have been aware the woman wouldn't have been capable of producing a decent warrior.
"Then tell father if they're upsetting you. He'll deal with them accordingly," Vegeta huffed, crossing his arms over his chest.
"I-I don't want to do that…The last time I told father how some of the men were treating me, h-he hurt them," Selena said sadly while her head lowered.
Vegeta rolled his eyes and marched up to Selena, making her blink innocently before a small squeak had left her lips as Vegeta had wrapped his right arm around her neck in a head-lock while using his other hand that was balled into a tight fist to roughly dig into her scalp.
"Stop being so soft! You're a warrior, dammit!" Vegeta scolded, ignoring the whimpers coming from the girl. "One day, you'll be required to go to other planets and fight, and if you don't toughen up, you will die! Do you understand?!"
Selena only sniffled when Vegeta released her, her bottom lip badly trembling while the corners of her eyes started to well up with tears.
"Don't start bawling on me!" Vegeta said with a low growl, slapping his forehead when Selena's eyes watered up even more from his tone. "Fine! If I take you to see the stupid babies, will you leave me alone?"
"Y-yes! I promise, brother!" Selena instantly agreed, wiping at her eyes before running to catch up to Vegeta since he had stomped off, grumbling things under his breath about how their father spoiled his 'annoying' sister too much.
"Their so cute!" Selena squealed out, standing on a small step stool one of the doctor's had gotten for her so she could look through the window of the nursery where the young Saiyan infants were kept.
"Tsk! But I see none of them have a decent power level. No doubt they'll be shipped off to some weak backwater planet to conquer." Vegeta said with obvious disdain while he clicked the red scouter over his right eye, turning to check most of the babies.
Selena frowned at this, still not really understanding why most children had to be separated from their parents at such a young age. True her other oldest brother, Tarble, had also been sent to a distant planet for his protection just before his and Vegeta's mother had perished in battle…but weren't they safe here? That was why they served under Frieza, wasn't it? For his protection?
"Your just lucky father and the lizard found your teleportation skills to be useful or you would have been shipped away too, Selena~" Vegeta taunted with a smirk as if reading the girls mind.
Selena's already bubble cheeks puffed up even more as she glared at her older sibling, blinking as she turned her attention on a baby with spiky black hair that stuck up at odd angles, who had been crying since they'd arrived.
"I wonder why he's so upset?" Selena mentioned innocently.
"Probably because he knows how pathetic he is. Seriously? He's only a two? That's even weaker than your power level of six!" Vegeta scoffed. And this brat was a full Saiyan unlike his sister.
"He may be weak, young prince, but Kakarot has the feistiness of a true Saiyan," an older doctor that resembled an alligator spoke up with a smile. "Unlike Broly, there. They say he has a power level of ten thousand, yet he whimpers like an injured pup."
"What?! A power level of ten thousand?! You lie!" Vegeta growled out, flipping on the now sweating doctor since that would mean this infant was stronger than even him!
Selena just blinked, her attention turning on Broly as like her, he didn't seem to have many spikes in his long dark hair that reached his back. She tapped on the window, trying to get his attention and grinned when he looked at her; his little hands clenched into fists while tiny sniffles left his quivering lips.
"Hi, Broly!" she greeted with a small wave, and giggled as a tiny smile broke on his features. "Look, Vegeta! He's smiling at me!"
Selena tilted her head since Vegeta hadn't answered her. Instead, he was glaring intensely at Broly while she noticed the scouter over his right eye had broken. How had that happened, she wondered?
"Come, Selena! We're going to see father," Vegeta said haughtily, yanking his sister off the stool and nearly making her fall as he dragged her toward the door.
"B-but, I want to stay here with the babies a bit longer, Vegeta!" Selena whined, trying to pry her hand out of her brothers firm hold.
"Don't argue with me, girl!" Vegeta snapped, his attention flipping back on the nursery when hearing a cracking sound; his dark eyes widening since Broly had apparently sent a Ki blast at the windowpane. He knew it had been him since the infants hand was extended, and he swore the brat was glaring at him.
"Prince Vegeta, I apologize, yet I couldn't help but overhear your conversation," a Saiyan who looked to be in his late twenties spoke up as he walked into the viewing room, giving a small bow. "Allow me to stay here with the young princess. I'll be sure to escort her back to the king once she's done here."
"Paragus," Vegeta muttered, remembering how the doctor informed him Broly was this high ranking warriors offspring. He let out a 'tch' before storming out of the room, the red cape he wore making a harsh swishing sound as he did. "Whatever. I don't really care."
Paragus narrowed his eyes as he watched Vegeta disappear before his attention turned on Selena, his eyes softening some seeing that she had climbed back on the stool and was clearly smiling at his boy.
"Broly seems to like you, Princess. This is the first time I've witnessed him not crying," he chuckled out when noticing the kid squirming in his bed as if trying to reach the girl. "I'm sure its because he can sense you have the same blood."
"Same blood?" Selena questioned confused, her head tilted as she looked at Paragus.
"Broly's mother was a Tuffle like yours. She too died after giving birth." he explained, the look on his tan features almost looking saddened.
"R-really?" Selena gasped, her lavender eyes growing wide before they sparkled when realizing she was no longer the only half-breed, as the other Saiyans' dubbed her, on the planet. "And Broly's so strong. I'm three, and can barely form Ki…."
A cute pout formed on her face from this, but she blinked feeling Paragus place his hand lightly on top of her head.
"I'm certain you'll grow stronger in time, Princess. And if not, Broly will be there to look out for you," Paragus voiced gently, a tone you wouldn't often hear coming from a Saiyan warrior. "I'm having a meeting with your father tomorrow about allowing my son to remain here and become a personal guard to you and your brother."
"So if daddy agrees, Broly won't have to leave like the other babies'?" Selena questioned, clapping her chubby hands happily when Paragus nodded. "I hope he says yes! Broly and I can play together when he's older!"
Almost seeming to understand what Selena had said, Broly squirmed even more in his bed while letting out gurgles. Yet the content look on his features disappeared when Paragus mentioned taking the princess back to her father, and his eyes started to water up.
"Don't cry, Broly. I'll come back and see you again." Selena promised, placing her hand on the glass.
She gave a small wave to the raven haired infant before taking Paragus' hand when he offered it to her; glancing back at the nursery as she couldn't help but feel a small ache in her chest when hearing Broly crying alongside Kakarot now. Though Selena wasn't sure why it hurt her so much knowing that Broly was upset.
The walk back to her father's throne room was quiet, so when Selena heard the loud voices coming from behind the large doors, she blinked innocently since her father sounded angry. What was even more bizarre, Paragus held his finger up to his lips, telling her to be quiet with a worried look on his features.
"I believe the breeding program with the Tuffles was a mistake, my king. We should kill the rest of them before any more half-breeds are conceived. If Paragus' son is this strong and he were to become…unstable like the others due to his 'dirty blood'…."
"Are you saying my daughter should be disposed of as well if we were to go through with this method?"
"N-no, my lord! I would never suggest such a thing! The princess is different from the others…But even if Broly could help us with that tyrant Frieza, the child could also end up being a liability to you, my liege, when older and his strength develops even further…."
"What does 'dispose' mean, Mr. Paragus?" Selena asked, tugging at the armor the man wore. It must have been something bad because sweat was pouring down Paragus' face, and Selena swore he looked ready to blast down the door…And why had her father's guard mentioned something about the Tuffles? Did that mean there were others alive?
"Its…nothing you need concern yourself with, Princess Selena." Paragus murmured, placing his forehead against the door while closing his eyes. He took a few deep breaths to calm himself before knocking on the steel doors; only opening them when King Vegeta said to enter.
"Daddy! I went to see the babies!" Selena said cheerfully, running up to where the bearded male was seated as she placed her hands on his knees.
"Is that right? Though Vegeta here tells me none were worth any mention," King Vegeta said with a gruff chuckle, placing his hand on his daughter's head before turning to look at his son who was standing beside him with his arms crossed.
"That's not true, daddy. Broly was really strong!" Selena chirped, not noticing Vegeta sending her a look like she was an idiot for mentioning that fact in front of Paragus.
Paragus stepped forward, kneeling in front of King Vegeta as he made sure his eyes made contact with the kings. "Speaking of my son, King Vegeta, may I inquire if the meeting I wished to discuss with you about him is still set for tomorrow evening?"
"Yes…If your son is indeed as strong as the rumors I've heard, than I believe he could be a great asset to all Saiyans." King Vegeta answered while lifting up Selena and placing her on his lap.
"Thank you, my king. I'll excuse myself, then." Paragus said respectively, nodding at Prince Vegeta and Princess Selena before leaving the room with a darkened look on his face.
No…perhaps I'm concerned for nothing. If I explain how Broly is calm in the princesses presence and how he could protect his children from Frieza, surely…surely the king won't make a hasty decision Paragus tried to reassure himself, yet a little voice in the back of his head told him he should take his son and leave this damnable planet before it was too late….
"Do you like my picture, Broly? I found this flower when I was out walking today." Selena told the small babe as she pressed her drawing against the window. It was of a blood red flower with thin black lines that ran down the petals, and while the plant had an almost sinister look to it, the fact that she had come across something so rare on her home, thrilled the young girl.
Broly cooed while squirming around in his bed which made Selena giggle from his reaction. Though his dark eyes landed on the necklace around Selena's neck as the pink haired girl blinked, not sure why he was staring at it with so much intensity.
"Ah! Is it 'cause you like my necklace? Daddy said mommy left it to me before she died…and that I was to always wear it," Selena explained, gently holding the light purple crystal that hung around her neck. "Its pretty, isn't it?"
When Broly gurgled, Selena smiled and untied a pouch that she had attached to the white skirt she wore, pulling out a tinier version of the crystal.
"Mommy also left me four others. I tried to give Vegeta one, but he said they were stupid and girly," Selena mumbled with a pout at her brother's stubborn nature; laughing though when Broly seemed to give a raspberry at the mention of Vegeta. She placed the tiny gem against the glass and smiled softly. "This one I'll give to you when you're older."
"You do realize he can't understand a thing you're saying, right?"
Selena turned to see Vegeta standing against the door frame with his arms folded across his chest and his already narrowed eyes slanted even more.
"He can so, Vegeta! Broly's really smart!" Selena shot back with a small frown on her face, hopping off the stool she stood on.
"I'm not going to argue with you about the brat. We have things to do, so come!" Vegeta said, walking over to his sister, though he glanced at Broly feeling his eyes on him. There was something very wrong with this child. From the heated look on his face, it really did seem like Broly could understand him….
"What kind of things?" Selena asked confused, scratching lightly at her cheek.
"Father says this will be your first time conquering a planet. Just be lucky I'm the one who is accompanying you."
Selena's eyes grew big and she nervously played with her hair while staring down at her boot covered feet. "I-I don't know, Vegeta. I'm no good at fighting…."
"Don't remind me. These are father's direct orders. Your not planning on going against them, are you?"
"N-no…."
"Good. Then we need to get you equipped with battle armor before we depart. And don't expect me to do all the work once we arrive. I'd best see you kill at least one person or I'll punish you myself." Vegeta said coldly before turning on his heels and walking off.
Selena's shaking hands gripped onto her mother's crystal. She knew it wouldn't be long before she would eventually have to fight, but she was nonetheless terrified…Nearly all Saiyan's thrived on battle, yet the idea of actually killing someone, made her feel sick at her stomach….
Hearing small growls coming from the nursery, Selena climbed back up on the stool and saw Broly squirming like mad. He was staring at the door where her brother had left, and unleashing almost animalistic sounds from his lips.
"What's wrong, Broly? Is it because Vegeta said we were leaving?" Selena questioned softly. "Don't worry. We won't be gone that long."
Well, that wasn't entirely the truth. She knew some Saiyan's that had been gone for months when they were conquering a planet on Frieza's behalf…But seeing what looked like concern in Broly's eyes, she wanted to reassure him.
"SELENA!"
The lavender eyed girl flinched since Vegeta never had been the most patient person, and gave a small smile as she placed her hand against the glass. "I'll be back before you know it. Bye bye, Broly…." she said sadly, running off and doing her best to ignore the loud wails that were now coming from the room.
"DON'T JUST STAND THERE! DEFEND YOURSELF!"
Selena trembled as the alien being that resembled a fish-like monster on two legs, rushed at her with a trident in his hands, and fell to her knees while shielding her face with her arms.
Yet never feeling any pain, she slowly opened her eyes to see that the alien was just standing there, its eyes completely white while smoke was coming off its body; a squeak leaving Selena's lips as she scooted away when he fell face forward.
"Are you trying to get yourself killed?!" Vegeta snapped, stomping up and hitting his sister upside the head, which caused her to whimper from the pain.
"I-I'm sorry…My body wouldn't move…."
Vegeta scowled seeing the clearly distressed look on his sister's face, letting out a heavy sigh before walking around the ruined remains of what had once been a grand looking city; the bodies of the residents laying scattered about it.
"I suppose you did try to fight back, even if your attacks barely did any damage. So, I won't be too harsh when I give father your report," Vegeta said, placing his hand on his hip. "Lets hurry up and return to our ships. I'm ready to leave this dump…."
Selena didn't say anything, glancing over at a child who looked to be around her age. Feeling a pain in her chest, she gripped at the breastplate she wore over her blue shirt, wondering why innocent people had to die just to satisfy Frieza and her people…? This was all just too cruel….
"I bet that's father wondering if I managed to keep you alive." Vegeta scoffed when his scouter started to beep; a sign that someone wanted to contact him.
Selena wrapped her arms around her body that felt colder than normal, wondering why Vegeta's body seemed to have tensed up while his eyes had briefly gone wide before they closed.
"Understood. We'll depart immediately," Vegeta said gruffly before clicking off his scouter. He stared up at the deep blue sky for a few moments before turning to his sister. "We're to leave here and board Frieza's ship."
"F-Frieza's ship? But why? Aren't we going home?" Selena gasped out. She missed her father, and Broly was probably still waiting for her to come to the nursery and see him. But since nearly two months had passed, he was probably crawling or perhaps even walking by now. If he hadn't already been sent to another planet, that was...
Vegeta rubbed at his temple since he was not looking forward to this conversation at all. "Planet Vegeta was destroyed by a meteor. We are the only survivors other than Nappa and a low class warrior named Raditz. Frieza has allowed us to reside on his ship as we have nowhere else to go."
Selena just stared at Vegeta, a shaky smile forming on her light pink lips that made Vegeta raise a brow. "Hah hah! V-very funny, Vegeta! I know you said you'd punish me if I didn't kill anyone, b-but that's just mean….!"
"This isn't a joke, Selena. Planet Vegeta is gone...Father and everyone else is gone,"
"N-no! Your lying!" Selena cried out, running up and hitting her small fists on Vegeta's armor. "Daddy would have been able to stop a stupid rock! The others Saiyans' too! T-they can't be gone….!"
Vegeta said nothing, placing his hand on the back of Selena's head and pulling her face into his breastplate; his way of giving her some form of comfort so she'd understand that what he said was the truth.
Everyone…everyone was really gone? She would never see her father or Broly again….? Small sniffles left Selena's lips before she let out a pain filled whine, clinging to her brother as she sobbed her little heart out.