"Prince Vegeta, your father has called you to the throne room," the servant said while bowing in show of respect. Vegeta gave a curt nod, dismissing the servant from his presence in his chambers. When he was finally alone, the Prince gave a heavy sigh. He knew what was in store for him when he walked into that room as he had heard it several times before. Why couldn't his father just leave him alone about it? Why was it such a big deal for him to have a mate already?! Vegeta was only 21 and his father constantly requested him to choose a mate.
It's not that he didn't want a mate, it's not that at all. He would choose a mate when he was damn well ready and his father couldn't understand that. Even if his father was King, it did not mean he could force his son to chose a mate that he did not love. Vegeta would mate when he fell in love, but he had a feeling that it would be a long while before that happened. He had been in love once, but he despised talking or thinking about it. His tail started twitching just thinking about it.
Deciding that he had spent enough time just avoiding the inevitable, he walked to the door and with another sigh, stepped out into the hallway. As he was walking the halls to the throne room, servants and others in the castle bowed respectfully as he passed, for everyone knew of Prince Vegeta's power as he was the strongest Saiyan on Planet Vegeta. Sadly, as being the strongest gave him the most respect, he still had to obey the King. Finally, he was at the double doors of his father's throne room. Brushing off his royal armor he opened the doors and strode inside.
"Father, you requested my presence?" Vegeta said as he got on his knee and showed respect to the King.
"Yes my son, but you can drop the formalities for now as I assume you know why you are here?" the King asked.
Vegeta stood tall and nodded. "Yes father I know why," he started, "but I am not ready to find a mate yet. I have no interest in anybody yet." he finished expecting his father to be upset. The King just sat there and scowled at his oldest. Vegeta's tail tightened around his waist as he prepared to be lectured.
"Vegeta I have thrown many parties as of late and invited the strongest Saiyans on the planet in hopes that one catches your eye and you tell me none of them interest you?" the King questioned. Vegeta just shook his head in silence. He knew his father wasn't just throwing parties for the hell of it. He knew he would never fall in love again. Besides, no Saiyan would want him as a mate anyway.
"Vegeta, what happened with Antares was not your fa-" the King stopped. Vegeta was growling with his fangs barred at him and his tail lashing behind his back. The King winced at his son. "I'm sorry my son, I shouldn't have brought him up." Vegeta glared at his father.
"No you shouldn't have! I told you to never mention him in my presence again!" Vegeta shouted. He couldn't stand to look at his father or anyone for that matter right now and he bolted from the room, slamming the doors as he left. He pushed passed and even knocked down some of the people he passed on his way to his chambers. He felt tears brimming in his eyes and he felt like he couldn't get there fast enough. As he took a left at the end of the current hallway he saw the door. He felt like he had never ran faster in his life. He couldn't let anyone see him like this. He just couldn't.
At last he was in his room. He closed the door and leaned against it. He felt his knees give in and his heart clench in pain. As Vegeta sat against the hardwood door, he pulled his knees to his chest and curled his tail around him. He closed his eyes as one single tear slipped past and he cried. Vegeta never let anyone, not even his own father see him cry. As Prince, he had to keep and image. There was also his pride to think about as well. Vegeta went through alot in his short life and his father only knew the half of it. Antares was a very strong, handsome Saiyan that Vegeta had known since they were only cubs. He was one of the strongest Saiyans on the planet. Vegeta was in love with him and he was in love with Vegeta. They were both 18 when it all happened. When Vegeta's whole world fell apart.
Vegeta and Antares were unstoppable together and Vegeta was in love. Yes he knew they were young but, he didn't care. He knew they had to mate. He was so happy at that time but, good things never last right? They were both so ecstatic. They thought everything was perfect. However, Antares was assigned the mission to destroy Frieza but, was killed while trying to do so. Vegeta was heartbroken and filled with grief. Without thinking, he tried to kill Frieza as well. He fought and eventually killed him but he had lost his love and future mate. Vegeta lost everything he loved and thought he would never fall in love again.
Vegeta was out of tears now but was still shaking with sadness. He wiped his eyes and looked out his window on the other side of the room. He knew just sitting here was making him feel worse and he needed to distract himself. So, he decided that some training would be a sufficient way to relieve his stress. He stood up and went to his closet to find some of his training suits. After sifting through a few things, he settled on a black spandex suit with white boots, black gloves with a yellow trim, and black armor with a yellow trim as well. After getting dressed he opened his window and hopped on the ledge and flew out.
Little did the Prince Vegeta know that on this training day, he would meet the love of his life.
A/N: Hello! Thank you for reading my first chapter of my new story. I had another one on my account but decided not to continue as I lost my inspiration to write at the time. However I am back with a new story! I don't know when I will be able to upload because of school but I will try my best. This chapter focuses on Vegeta and his past but Goku is coming up soon! XOXO