"Betrothed to Arrogance" By Amaimon25
`Goku x Vegeta Saiyan Love Story

Rated T (Truly between T and M)

Summary: Prince Kakkarot is the most gentle of all the saiyans, but strongest of all. When Kakkarot was born, King Bardock made a deal with a close friend, Vegeta Sr. They betrothed their children together, though Vegeta's child has yet to be born. When his child, Vegeta, is born, he is the most arrogant, selfish being in the universe. Will Kakkorot be able to make this work out? Or will he call off the betrothal?

Disclaimer: Of course, I don't own DBZ. Though I want to.

Notes: Please, if something doesn't make sense to you, let me know and I'll clear it up. Please REVIEW! I love to read reviews! I don't care if they are negative. I just want to know what you think. Okay, now on with the story.

Chapter 1: Introduction

"Mommy, look! The pods are landing! I bet its the princes! They're back all ready!" a little saiyan said as he pointed to the sky. There was three pods coming down to Planet Son. The citizens who heard the child looked up at the sky, and saw what he saw. They started to cheer. Saying that it really was the princes.

"It's the princes! They're finally back!" said one of the young ladies in the crowd.

"Hey, let's go to the castle to see if we can get a glimpse of them!" said another one. The girls squealed and ran off towards the castle. Many others followed from behind trying to catch up with the princes' giant fan club. They got there just in time to see the three pods crashing into the landing docks behind the castle. And then they waited. Waited for at least one of the princes to show themselves to their people as they always do.

The first pod opened to reveal the first son of King Bardock, Prince Raditz. His long black, spiky hair came all the way below his knees. His saiyan armor was the colors of black and brown. His boots and gloves were also armor. He had two red bands. One on his left upper arm, and on his left leg. His tail was wrapped around his waist, and a green scouter on his left eye.

The second pod opened and out came a really buff, tall saiyan. He was the general of the saiyan army, General Nappa. He had a shiny bald head. His skin was tan and 6'10'' tall, taller than the princes. His armor consists of dark teal and black. His tail was wrapped around his waist, and a blue scouter on his left eyes.

Then, the third pod opened and out came Prince Kakkarot. He wasn't near as tall as Nappa but was 5'9'' tall, though he was still smaller than his older brother. His hair wasn't as long as the older prince, and stuck out in many directions. His skin wasn't tanned from the rays of the saiyan sun, he was paler than the rest of them. He wasn't wearing saiyan armor like the rest of them. He wore an orange gi, with a navy blue under shirt. His boots were a navy blue with yellow, tied with laces. The belt around his waist was navy blue in color as well. He had blue wrist bands. His tail wasn't around his waist like his brother and the general, it was waving around behind him, happy about not being around his waist.

Everyone that was there started bowing to them. One step forward saying, "Prince Raditz, Prince Kakkarot, General Nappa. Welcome back from your travels to Earth. I hope everything went according to plan."

Prince Raditz and Nappa ignored him like they usually do. Prince Kakkarot turned to him and smiled. "Hello, there. It's nice to be back home. Is there any food ready yet? I'm starving!" he said with a goofy smile. Everyone there sweat dropped, and then nervously laughed.

"Prince Kakkarot, I-I see you're still the same as ever." he said. Kakkarot smiled at him and patted him on the back, only to make him fall face first on the ground.

"Well, I'm glad to hear that. And I all ready told you guys, call me Goku." he said. The man stood up and bowed again. "I'm sorry, your majesty. But, I would rather call you by your true name, Kakkarot." he said.

Goku looked him a 'little disappointed' look and said, "Well, I guess it's okay." his stomach grumbled and everyone sweat dropped again. "He-he. Well, better get inside and eat. I'm a little hungry." the prince said while rubbing his stomach.

"U-uh, yes. I'll see you on your next flight. Goodbye, prince." he said and bowed once more.

Goku left and went into the castle. He walked for a couple of minutes and finally got to his father's throne room in the middle of the castle. He pushed the massive doors open, and yelled his hello. The throne room was huge. It was empty, except for the giant throne chair in the middle of the room. On the walls, there were glass paintings of the history of hos Planet Son came to be. He looked around to see his brother and Nappa kneeling in front of father, who was sitting in his throne. Goku smiled at his father, who smiled back at him.

"Ah, Kakkarot. I'm glad to see you're okay, son. How did it go on Namek?" said the king. He looked exactly like his youngest son, though there were some differences.

King Bardock's skin was tan as the rest of the saiyans. He had a scar on his left cheek. His hair stuck out everywhere just like his son. He also wore saiyan armor. It was black and green in color with red elastic boots. His red cape fell down on the floor, and black spandex tights to cover his legs. He had the saiyan crest on his left chest plate. His tail wrapped around his tail like the rest of them. He stood up, and walked over to his youngest son.

Kakkarot smiled at him and said, "Hello, father. It was rather easy. The Namek's happily agreed to be an ally in future battles in exchange of our cultural goods. I don't even know what that means though." He scratched the back of his head.

Raditz stood up from his place and frowned at his younger brother. "It means that they want to see our saiyan culture, Kakkarot. They want to see how we live." He crossed his arms.

Nappa stood next to him and crossed his arms as well. "Yes. I was rather surprised when they said they really didn't need much in return. I guess Prince Kakkarot's kindness actually serves us in some ways."

Kakkorot turned his head and gave a goofy grin. "Well, I'll take that as a compliment. Anyways, I keep telling you guys to call me Goku."

King Bardock needlessly scowled at him saying, "Seriously, Kakkarot. You're spending way too much time on Earth. I mean, look at you." He gestured to his clothes.

Kakkarot looked at himself. "Hey, it's comfortable and I think it looks good on me. Don't you think so?" he asked giving a goofy pose.

The other three in the room sweat dropped. Bardock was about to answer when there was a sudden explosion making the ground shake.

"W-what's going on?" asked Nappa trying to make sure that he doesn't fall. The ground stopped shaking after what seemed like minutes. Kakkarot let out a sigh.

"It's Vegeta again." Kakkarot said. They all turned to him surprised that he knew who it came from.

"How'd you know it was fr-" Raditz was interrupted by his brother.

"It's something I picked up on Earth, as the matter of fact. Anyway, I'm gonna go see him. I'll see you guys when I go down to something to eat." Kakkarot said leaving and waving goodbye and running toward where the explosion was. He smiled while on his way to see his betrothed.

While Kakkarot was going toward the said explosion, there was another one. The young prince moved faster trying to get there before another explosion. He finally got to his destination to see a couple of lifeless bodies lying on the floor in the training facility in the castle. He looked at the man who caused the two explosions. His betrothed, Vegeta Sei.

He was a little shorter than the prince. He stood at 5'5'' and his skin was a natural tan. His saiyan black hair standing upwards in spikes, and he had a widow's peak. He wasn't wearing saiyan armor, but he wore a dark blue, spandex tights. He wore white elastic boots, and gloves. His shirt was sleeveless and showed his muscles and buff chest. His tail waving behind him, almost enjoying the pain he was causing to others. His arms was raised ready to shoot another ki blast at another soon-to-be victim. But, Prince Kakkarot stopped him just in time by grabbing his wrist and pulling it up for the ki blast to hit the high ceiling.

Vegeta turned around to see behind him the prince. And he gave a growl, and taking his wrist away from the prince's grip. "What are you doing here, Kakkarot?!" he asked, enraged that he was stopped.

Kakkarot gave him a frown as he looked down at him. "Well, I live here, Vegeta. And you need to stop blasting people. They didn't do anything wrong." he said.

Vegeta turned his body around to face him and said, "Well, they were too weak. I was getting bored of them. What else was I supposed to do?"

"You could've stopped training and waited until I came back. I could've sparred with you, and you didn't have to kill them." He said pointing at the limp bodies at the floor, only to see them move.

Kakkarot quickly moved over to them, and smiled. He was glad that they weren't dead. He called up some guards to take the bodies to the healing chambers. He turned back to Vegeta to see him walking away from him. "Vegeta, wait up!" he yelled, running after him.

Vegeta kept walking even though he heard the prince calling out for him. "Vegeta! I said wait!" he yelled again. Vegeta kept on walking, his tail flaunting behind him and not around his waist.

Kakkarot finally caught up to the arrogant guy, and stopping him by putting a hand on his shoulder. "Ah, it's Prince Kakkarot!" he heard a girl yell.

Kakkarot turned to see that he was outside on one of the castle balconies. He looked down to see more than just a couple hundred saiyans looking up at them. He looked at Vegeta with a hidden scowl. Vegeta knew that he wouldn't get in trouble if he was around people. Kakkarot wasn't that kind of person.

"We'll talk about what happened later." Kakkarot whispered away from his people.

He turned to the citizens, and waved at them. He got cheers from both the ladies and men. Some noticed Vegeta and yelled, "Hey, it's Vegeta! Are you guys going out on a date?!"

Kakkarot felt Vegeta's ki raise a little too much and he turned to look at him. Vegeta was about to walk away, when Kakkarot grabbed Vegeta's hand in his and pulled him to his body.

"Kakkarot! What are y-" Vegeta was interrupted.

"I'll let the almost killing slide if you just act like the little princess you're supposed to be." Kakkarot said quietly.

Vegeta gritted his teeth, trying to hide the blush threatening to cover his cheeks, but he couldn't refuse the offer. He knew if he didn't take it, Kakkarot would really take him out on a date. "Fine." he whispered back.

He turned to the saiyans and gave a wave too. He gave a little fake smile that he was taught by his father. They all cheered at them saying that it would make the perfect couple and the most perfect mates in the whole Son Planet. They couldn't see him gritting his teeth from the height they were at.

After a couple minutes of Kakkarot jumping off the balcony and signing autographs, they were finally done and went back inside the castle. Kakkarot gave a sigh and smiled. Vegeta growled and started to walk away again. But, Kakkarot stopped him again by grabbing his wrist. Vegeta turned around to glare at him. "What is it now, Kakkarot?" he asked irritated.

"Why are you acting like this, Vegeta?" he asked irritated too.

"I always act like this, Kakkarot. I can't change my personality." he said trying to get away from the prince's grip.

"No. You've changed since we were little, Vegeta. You were so happy and easy-going. But when you found out that we were betrothed, you became a completely different person. Why?" he asked tightening his grip.

"If you didn't figure it out yet, I think it may be because I don't want to be mated with you!" Vegeta yelled at him.

Kakkarot froze. He didn't realize it after all this time, after sixteen years of being with the Vegeta. They were together since Vegeta was born, and Kakkarot didn't leave him for less than a minute. They were the best of friends. And when people saw them together, they said that they were meant for each other. But when Vegeta found out that they were betrothed since his birth, he didn't want anything to do with him anymore. He couldn't stand him anymore. And Kakkarot didn't want to believe it. He didn't want to believe that the only person he loved, didn't love him back.

After a couple minutes, Kakkarot finally found his voice again. "S-so, you don't want to be my mate, Vegeta?" he said slowly.

Vegeta didn't noticed the hurt in his voice. He turned his back to him with his wrist still in the prince's grasp. He looked at the floor and said, "I think I've made that obvious, Kakkarot. I don't, nor never want to be your mate."

And with that, Goku's heart sank. He slowly, painfully let go of his betrothed's hand. He looked towards the marbled floor, his bangs covering his face so you couldn't see his expression. And he heard Vegeta walk away from the scene. Saying nothing, nothing to make him feel better. He just walked away.

Goku spent the rest of the day in his chamber, thinking back to what Vegeta said. Those few words pained him. They kept repeating in his head:

"If you didn't figure it out yet, I think it may be because I don't want to be mated with you!"

"I think I've made that obvious, Kakkarot. I don't, nor never want to be your mate."

Goku felt his eyes start to sting. He sat up on his bed. He brought his knees to his chest and burrowed his head in them. His shoulder's were shaking, trying to stop the tears that were threatening to come out. But to no avail.

He wept through the rest of the day, forgetting that he was hungry. He kept on crying.

"Vegeta...Vegeta...why?" Goku kept asking himself. "...Why?..."

That night, he cried himself to sleep...

Vegeta left the castle after his and Kakkarot's little discussion. He laid on his bed, thinking of the words Kakkarot had said to him:

"No. You've changed since we were little, Vegeta. You were so happy and easy-going. But when you found out that we were betrothed, you became a completely different person. Why?"

"S-so, you don't want to be my mate?"

He laid on his stomach hugging a pillow close to his body, covering his face in another.

"I want to be your mate, Kakkarot..." he said to himself, his voice slightly cracking.

"B-but you don't love me..." He gripped the pillows tighter.

"You only did what your father told you to do..." he sniffed.

"You only want to make him happy...and make yourself suffer..." He gritted his teeth, and tightly shut his eyes.

"You don't love me, Kakkarot...But...I love you..." he said.

And he cried himself to sleep, suffering from the pain of not being loved. The love that he thought was true since the beginning, only to figure out it was all a lie...

The next day came by agonizingly. Neither one of them wanting to see each other. But, Vegeta was to be in the castle during daylight hours. Supposedly, to spend time with Kakkarot. But he used his time in the training facility.

Vegeta was there early, before the sun rose. He had the place all to himself during this time. That's what he thought. Kakkarot entered the facility to talk to him, Vegeta.

Goku took a deep breath and spoke, "Vegeta, can we talk?" He stepped forward to get the young elite's attention.

The smaller saiyan stopped his training and turned to face him. "Fine, but make it quick." he said and crossed his arms.

Goku gave a nod. "I decided to break the betrothal agreement."

Vegeta couldn't hide his surprise, his shock. But, he hid his hurt, like he always does. "What?"

Cliffhanger! Anyways, I hope you like this chapter that would lead on to many more if I get enough reviews. I'm still wondering if I should get Vegeta pregnant though.

If possible, I would like to get at least 2 or 3 reviews and then update the next chapter.

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