"Forbidden fruit is always sweet," a young boy chimed in the tree. He dropped down apples, red, juicy wonderful apples, and hopped down beside his friends. Then both boys quickly scurried down the green pasture, passing the farm animals, the cows, and the chickens. They then crossed a ditch, carefully balancing themselves on the rocks and managing to hold on to each apple. When they reached the other side, they smiled, laughed, giggled and then crawled under a fence.

"That was too easy," the other boy said. He was panting now, taking large breaths in and out and wiping his sweat onto his brown sleeve. His face was dirty and his hair was a mess. But none of them cared.

The first boy nodded, reaching for the first apple. They both weren't quite boys anymore, but they weren't quite teenagers either. Where he thought it was safe, he sank his teeth in the fruit. As he made the first gulp, the other boy reached for a red apple, shined it on his torn shirt, and he too took out a chunk. Then in the far distance they heard yelling, shouting from the farmer in the yard. Both boys' smile broadened. They laughed and giggled.

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Summary: Set at a time where Planet Vegeta existed and were actively colonizing other countries. In order to keep Planet Earth fairly independent, King Hercule gives his daughter to the Prince – now King – of all Saiyans. Despite fate, they will still find each other. G/V

Author's Note: I expect a lot of flames for this because I have paired Videl with someone other than Gohan. So DO NOT READ THIS if you're sensitive to this. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! And yes, this is a Gohan and Videl affair story (I did not want them to cheat on each other).

Forbidden

Chapter 1: For the safety of the Earth

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There are decisions we make to fulfill ourselves.

There are the choices we make to obtain honour.

There are things we must do because it is our duty.

We want what we cannot have. We act to make ourselves happy.

Honour. Duty. Pride. Sustenance.

We are mortals. We make mistakes.

We are just mere mortals. Even the gods in heaven makes mistakes.

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She always imagined her wedding to be in spring.

But she never imagined to be married to the Prince, no the King, of all Saiyans. The previous King had perished five years ago and immediately the Prince had become the new King. He now threatens to take Earth and the only way for Earth to keep its independence is for King Hercule to give his daughter away

She had always questioned why the Prince, sorry King, wanted her.

Why do I have to do this father? Is there no other way?

"Why father? Are you sure there is no other way?" the young woman yelled, following the King down the long aisle to his throne. "Father! Turn around and tell me!" Her voice was high and hoarse from crying. Her face was red and eyes puffy. She lifted the lower half of her dress and ran after the older man. "Father! I don't want to be married…to him!" Her voice broke as anger and injustice filled inside of her. "Father!"

Finally Hercule turned around and looked at his daughter, his only daughter. "Videl," he said tenderly, with two tears rolling down his cheek. "If there was any other way, I would take it." His large hand touched her cheek. "You are my only daughter. I wish there was another way." He gathered his daughter in his arms and held her tight. "I wish there was another way." He cried with her and then finally she accepted her fate.

She would be married to the King of Saiyans, Lord Vegeta. She would do this for her people. Princess Videl would help her people be free by marrying King Vegeta.

And today was her wedding day.

It was spring. The flowers bloomed, bees were buzzing about and the sun was high up in the sky, smiling upon her. The air smelt of freshness, a scent that she was fond of.

A man suddenly caught her attention. He was kicking the dirt under his feet and then rudely spat in her beautiful garden. Then he made a gross noise, as if regurgitating a liquid from his throat, while he kicked the rocks around him.

"Excuse me, can you stop that." It was not a question, but a demand.

The man sort of jumped; unaware that she was watching him. He turned and glared at her with an irritated look on his face. It took him a moment to reply though, because the sight of her surprised him. She wore all white; dressed in a white dress that was adorned with many beads. A veil that had a diamond rim was draped over her head to provide some shade from the sun. Her face was made up; eyes outlined in black and enhanced with purple-blue shadow to match her eye colour. Her lips were coloured in a bright, vinaceous red and her face looked smooth, so smooth and soft.

The man's tail wrapped about his waist and his mouth twisted in a smirk. "Sorry about that." He didn't sound like he meant it.

The woman's eyelids dropped subtly. "What are you doing here anyways?" She didn't know who this Saiyan man was, but she didn't like the attitude that oozed off of him.

"I'm waiting for my mother," he answered. Without asking the Princess for permission he sat down beside her. "My mother is catering your wedding and you are taking your time going in there to get married."

She turned her head at him and her eyes narrowed. "I'm sorry," she started sarcastically. "I mean getting married is a life altering event. Excuse you for taking my time."

An eyebrow rose on his face. "Why are you getting married?" He was confused; wasn't this supposed to be the happiest day of her life?

"Are you serious?" she shrieked. Wrinkles gathered on her forehead and her nose scrunched up as she stared at him. "Where have you been?"

He scratched the back of his head a little. "I was on the other side of the Universe for some training in the past year or so."

Her face softened slightly and mouth parted. "Oh," she breathed. "I'm getting married to your King."

The man looked surprised for a moment but his face reverted to a stony expression. "Shit." Then he was silent and stayed still.

The Princess looked slightly annoyed still but she turned her head to the garden and watched the beautiful flowers. Her lips curved upwards only a little bit.

"You're marrying for the wrong reasons."

Her voice was soft. "I know."

"But you're doing this for the Earthlings."

She nodded. "Yes."

His head turned to her. "Then I must thank you. My mother is a human."

Bright eyes met dark orbs. He was a half Saiyan. Then suddenly she had the mental image of a Saiyan man coming to Earth and raping one of the women. It does, unfortunately, happen. "So what do you know about marrying for the right reasons?"

"My parents married for the right reasons." Then he made a funny face and one eye closed down, knowing what she was thinking. "My parents married for love." He sat up and kicked another rock before facing the bride once again. Before he had a chance to say something she said—

"Don't pity me."

He crossed his arms. "I don't. I'll probably be forced to wed as well."

She didn't know why it was her business but she asked anyways. "Why? Are you homosexual?"

He laughed; a hearty deep laugh that made her glare at him further. "Don't get me wrong. I enjoy sex. A lot. But to find a life partner, as my mother would expect, is a daunting task for me."

She slightly smirked at him and before she could reply a loud chime rang through the air, causing her to jump. It was twelve o'clock.

Videl got up slowly, taking a deep breath out. Before she entered the building she heard him say, "Good luck, and I hope it turns out for the best."

"Thanks," she yelled, walking into the darkness of her new life.

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If only they invented a time machine

When time can stand still

So I can be a child forever,

Forgiven for my mistakes,

And too young to know any better

But we grow up

And we don't get smarter

We continue to make wrong decisions

We ruin lives

But we are only mortals

Author'sNote: From here on out, chapters are short. I like to end them at their peak. That and I wanted to get this story out of my system.

Also, it should be obvious who that man was, and if not, it'll be clearer next chapter. Thanks goldenwolf for proofreading.

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