Chapter 4: My Daily Life With My Saiyan Warrior

Merida walks in the door after her interview, looking defeated. Naga slithers over to her "Oh, Merida. You're back. I made a victory lunch!" Her expression softens "But... this doesn't look like a victory... Oh well, hopefully some good food will cheer you up." Merida nods "It would." Broly walks in the living room, a towel draped around his shoulders and nothing on but his workout shorts "Hey Merida. How did everything go?"

Merida frowns a little and Broly sighs "Well, that's unfortunate." She breaks out in a wide grin "I got the job!" Broly smirks "Of course you did." Merida smiles "I start at Capsule Corp tomorrow, I'll be working in the invoicing office with filing paperwork. I'm not much for office jobs, but this particular job only requires me to go into the office twice a week, the rest I can do from my computer." Naga smiles "So it will be a celebatory lunch then!"

Merida smiles "Best part is, Bulma is going to personally deliver my new Capsule Corp work computer. I'll get to meet the boss in person." Naga frowns "Well that's odd. No offense, but what makes you the special case?" Merida folds her arms "I'll have you know I'm a very important person." She sighs "Well, actually, the reason that Bulma offered me the job and is getting me the computer is because I agreed to take you in Broly."

Broly cups his chin "Bulma... hmm... oh right, Doctor Briefs. She was the one who made my limiter jewelry. She was also the one that wrote most of the notes regarding us Saiyans. Said shes an expert. Of all the doctors, she was the only one I could tolerate. And for me, tolerate is a strong word." Merida folds her arms "So I noticed." Broly chuckles "Well, since most your work can be done from home, can I expect you to keep up on your workout regime? Because you are close to the point where we can start working on ki manipulation."

Merida grins "After lunch lets get started." Broly nods "I've been hitting the weights for four hours straight, I could use a light lunch." Merida snorts and giggles "What's light for you could feed a family of four." Broly sits at the table "I'm sorry I can't hear you over all this good smelling food." Merida stands right behind him "I said-" Broly chuckles "Better sit at this table or I'm eating everything." Merida sits down across from him "You wouldn't dare!" Broly snatches a bowl of stir fry and a bowl of rice "Wanna bet?!" Naga snatches the bowls from him "Hey! No playing at the table!"

Broly and Merida's workout went well, with Merida's stamina showing a vast improvement. I wasn't until after a full 3 hours before fatigue began to set in and Merida started to get hungry, guzzling down the rest of the water in her bottle "Alright Broly, that does it for me today. I'm winded." Broly smiles "I can sense that you are getting significantly stronger. Tomorrow, we will work on ki manipulation." Merida smirks "Finally, to the fun part." Broly nods "You should go relax, periods of rest could be good for your newly developing power." Merida giggles "Why don't you come relax with me?" Broly shrugs "Sure, why not? Showers first though."

After Merida finishes her shower she stands in front of her full length mirror, examining herself. Her body was much more tone, her abs visible. She pokes them and giggles when she finds they are hard "Wow, I would of never thought. Broly's routine really works." She dresses in a blue polo and sweats, since she had no plans to leave the house she might as well keep it casual. She walks out into the living room and Broly is sitting on the couch, channel surfing.

Merida sits next to Broly "Anything good?" Broly shrugs "Not really." He hands over the remote and she giggles "Doesn't matter what's on." She snuggles up to Broly and he stiffens "Long as I get to spend time with you." Broly puts an arm around her and she sighs contently "Hey big guy..." Broly looks down at her and their eyes meet "Hey." Merida sighs "So... I wanted to ask you about a few things." Broly nods "Very well." Merida looks up at him "So... tell me about your parents."

Broly frowns "My mother died along with most of my race. As for my father... I killed my father after he made an attempt on my life, after decades of him futilely attempting to control me." Merida goes wide eyed "That's... horrible. You have had a rough life. I hate to ask... but who is Kakarot?" Broly sighs "Well, he and I were born on the same day. That insolent little brat kept me up for weeks with his pathetic crying." Merida could feel Broly's muscles tense and she sits up, holding his face in her hands "Relax."

Broly takes a deep breath "Every time I close my eyes I hear his pathetic crying and I relive the worse day of my life, the day the king attempted to kill me for daring to be born superior. And then when I finally faced him, I was allowed to revel in the greatness that was my true power. Nothing could stand in my way, I ran through him and his four pathetic tagalongs. Unfortunately, I was overconfident." Merida smiles "Well... I'm sure that's not important anymore." Broly nods "I... don't have the same desire I had to kill him. But there is a part of me that wants to face him again. A battle with Kakarot would challenge my upper limit, provided he has improved since we last fought."

Merida lays back down against him "Thanks... for being open. I know it must be hard for you to open up about your past." Broly holds her tightly "You were right, you know. When you told me that sometimes you can't do something alone. You're right, I wouldn't be the person I am now if it wasn't for you. And I think that's a good thing." She sits up, looking him in the eyes "I know it's a good thing." Her face turns red as she stares into his eyes and he leans forward slowly. Their lips meet and Broly grunts, gently pushing her back "Let's not get too comfortable just yet..."

She frowns "Oh what's the worst that can happen?" Broly sighs "I'm not comfortable with all of this yet." Merida nods a little "I understand. You aren't in touch with your deeper emotions. But its okay. Just relax and listen to your heart for once." She puts her head against his chest and sighs, listening to his rhythmic heartbeat. Broly srokes her hair "Let's take it slow." She smiles up at him "I would love that." He turns off the TV and the two cuddle on the couch for another half hour, before Broly gently nudges Merida.

Merida yawns "I was so relaxed I almost fell asleep." Broly chuckles "Come on, let's go. Enough relaxing, It's time to work on your ki manipulation." Merida smiles "Sounds like fun." They run off into the training room and Broly sits on the floor cross legged. Merida sits in front of him, cross legged as well "The key to manipulating your ki is finding it. Once you find it, using it will be just as easy as using any other muscle in your body, it will come naturally." Merida nods "How do I find it?" Broly closes his eyes "In your relaxed state it should be easy to find."

Merida closes her eyes and he pokes her stomach, making her giggle a little "Feel it out, right about here. This should be the center of mass, and also the point at which your ki gathers. Once you feel like you have it, hold your hands out in front of you, palms up." After a few seconds Merida holds her hands out and Broly grins "I knew with as much ki as you had this should be easy. Focus your ki into your hands. Will it to take shape."

An aura crackles to life briefly around Merida and she gasps from the strain, opening her eyes and breathing heavy "Woah! What was that?!" Broly smiles "You summoned your ki to your will. Now, try it again, but this time, focus your ki to your hands." After a few seconds Merida opens her eyes, a small orb of ki in her hand. She smiles "I did it." Broly nods "Indeed." She wills it to grow larger and Broly smiles "Alright, don't pour too much power into it. You could overtax your body." She frowns "So... what do I do with this thing?"

Broly frowns "I don't know. Just be careful where you fire that thing." She stands, her eyes going wide "Hey, I'm freaking out here! It's like a game of hot potato but the potato can level a house!" Broly grabs the orb with one hand, smashing it with both hands and causing a small explosion. He brushes his hands off on his pants and grins "Problem solved." Merida smiles "I did it! And now I'm super hungry! How about some dinner?" Broly grins "You had me at dinner."

Broly and Merida slept together in bed that night. For once, Merida was the first one awake. She makes her way out of bed, getting dressed and making her way into the kitchen. She makes herself a cup of coffee and sits at the table as she enjoys her cup of joe. There is a knock at the door and Merida grins "My boss! Coming!" She hurries over to the door, straightening out her hair and frowning as she looks down at herself in her blue shirt and sweatpants. Not exactly presentable. Oh well, Bulma would have to forgive her.

She opens the door and Bulma is in her red business dress with yellow scarf. Merida smiles "Bulma! I apologize for my informal wear." Bulma shrugs it off "Oh I wouldn't worry about it too much. I'm just here to drop off the computer, and maybe stay for some coffee. I hope I didn't wake you." Merida shake sher head "Not at all. And I already made the coffee." She spots someone over Bulma's shoulder and Bulma turns to Vegeta "Oh, silly me. Merida, this is my husband Vegeta. Vegeta, this is Merida." Vegeta just stares at Merida and Merida smiles "It's good to meet you."

Vegeta smirks "Hmph. I sense a decent level of power from you. You're different, for a human." Bulma turns to him "Hey, you! Don't go picking fights with random people." Vegeta snorts "I do what I want woman." Bulma clenches her fist "Oh yeah? That so, Prince?!" Vegeta backs down a little "In any case, you obviously have a good teacher, you are almost on par with that little earthling Krillin."

Bulma walks inside "Saiyans. Can't live with them." Merida giggles "I know what you mean." Bulma walks into the kitchen and pours herself a cup of coffee and Vegeta walks inside, standing in one corner. Bulma takes a sip of coffee and sighs "Can't recall how many sleepless nights I spent, drinking my body weight in coffee, trying to get a project done before a deadline. At one point I was probably 90 percent coffee, ten percent indomitable willpower."

Merida giggles and Broly walks in the living room "Doctor Briefs, it has been a while since I saw you." Bulma smiles "Broly, its good to see you. I've heard good things about your progress." Vegeta walks out of the shadows "Broly?!" Broly turns to him "Vegeta?!" Broly clenches his fists, as does Vegeta and they both say in unison "You!" as their auras flare to life and cause a whirlwind in the living room.

Bulma walks over to Vegeta, hitting him upside the head with incredible force, causing him to double over. Merida knocks Broly upside the head as well and both mean turn to their respective women. Vegeta growls "What was that for woman?!" Bulma folds her arms "I don't care how you know Broly, you two will not be starting a fight in this nice young ladies' living room, got it?!" Broly turns back to look at Vegeta "If he's on Earth, then so is Kakarot." Vegeta turns to Broly and braces himself, expecting Broly to transform.

Broly grins "Good. Then I'll get that rematch after all." Vegeta steps forward "You have to go through me if you want to make another attempt on that idiot's life." Broly folds his arms "I'm not going to kill him, or you for that matter. But, I want a one on one fight with him." Vegeta growls "Tough luck. Kakarot died almost 7 years ago. So it looks like you will have to settle for fighting me." Broly smirks "Name a time and a place, I'll be there." Vegeta pulls a flyer out of his pocket "There is a tournament coming up. Be there. I'll fight you in the finals." Broly snatches the flyer "Bet on it."