Wooo! I got the next chapter out! Alright, now this one is my favorite! :D It really explains about how Chishalli and Trunks came into the world, but mostly Chi. Read on my loyal readers!

A Princess' Approval

Ch 4: How Did Life Get So Screwed Up?

10:00 pm. Vegeta walked out of his parents bedroom carrying Chishalli. She had been too scared to go back to sleep so she simply laid awake on her father's chest. The dream not only scared her, it scared the living hell out of Vegeta. Now, he was even more determined that no one was going to get her. He'd die before he let Leona take her.

Bulma sat in the chair, Trunks in her lap, biting her nails. It was a bad habit and she had to stop, but all this talk about leaving the planet really had her nerves worked up. Bulma looked up as Vegeta walked out. Her fear-filled eyes met Vegeta's dark, emotionless orbs. They revealed nothing.

Vegeta could feel her fear. He could see it in her eyes, but he could also feel it in his bones. She was worried for him and Chishalli, but also for herself and her son. 'I guess the bonding has begun...' Looking around, he noticed they were the only ones in the room. Vegeta walked up beside her. "Woman," His voice was low while trying not to wake the boy or startle Chishalli, "where are the others?"

Bulma moved a strand of hair off her sleeping prince's face and looked up at Vegeta. Quietly, she spoke. "Your mother took Chichi and..." She paused to think, "Kakkarot? Yes. Kakkarot. She took them with her to the docking bay. She said she might know of a ship we can use."

Vegeta nodded and looked down at Chishalli, she was on the verge of falling asleep again. Vegeta sat down in the chair his mother was previously occupying and began to rock a little. Suddenly, an idea hit him. He could say, not sing, a lullaby that his mother used to sing to him. He couldn't sing, nor would he try, but he could say it. It was in Saiyago and he would have to change a few words around but it all worked the same. Here went nothing...

"Huza huza mah princeza. Le na peaceful slepp om tah yah. Dreana an res, mah princeza. Lefe wah o ahn wihot yah ar nah so res tiil tamorr. Class yahrn ahys an dreana hally, mah butifi princeza..." He spoke low and slow, letting his native tongue flow. It was more of a chant and the words never rhymed, but then again, what lullaby did on Vegetasei? They were all more of a chat because most women didn't sing to their children. The words were simple and light, easy to be spoken.

As Vegeta finished, he kissed the top of a now sleeping Chishalli and closed his eyes. She had taught him that lullaby... Bulma let a soft smile grace her lips as she opened her previously closed eyes. The song had calmed her nerves and nearly put her to sleep! Bulma glanced over at Vegeta. He was gently rocking Chishalli but he still looked tense. Bulma let her smile slip from her face as she shifted under her son's weight. Kakkarot had brought him in saying they needed to stay near and be prepared in case they had to leave early. Back to the problem at hand...

Bulma perked up. Maybe, just maybe, if she were to open up to him, it would distract him from the situation at hand. It might distract him from the pain of having to leave. She would try anything just to get that sad look off his face. It was starting to make her sad. Bulma took a deep breath and mentally prepared for his deep voice... She couldn't let her emotions run wild right now, she had to be in control. "She's a beautiful little girl, Vegeta. She has your eyes..." Vegeta cracked one eye open, "and your attitude." Vegeta smirked.

"Of course. I raised her, she better as hell act like me." He looked down at the sleeping bundle on his chest and back at Bulma. 'I guess she expects me to say something "nice" back..?' Vegeta sighed. "Your brat looks like you had him by yourself. Where's the father? Does he not care?"

Bulma smiled sadly. "He did care... Lucas was sentenced to death for taking the innocence of a princess without the king's permission. Stupidest law ever in my book! He died the day before I found out I was pregnant. Lucas and I were so in love... We wanted a child very badly even though we were so young. I was scared at first but he showed me that there was nothing to fear in true love. He showed me so much... He wanted to ask permission from my father but I told him no, that daddy would never find out... Heh. Looks like daddy did... But, the day he was to die, I was allowed to see him. I promised him that my first child's name would be his middle name, Trunks. So, I name my baby Prince Trunks Breifs..." Bulma stopped. She was about to cry. There were already tears in her eyes. "So... That's it. The reason he's not here is he's d... Dead..."

Vegeta watched her turn her face away and wipe at her eyes. If she was willing to be so honest with him, he could at least show her the same respect. It had obviously been a while since she had been that truthful with anyone. Vegeta had never really told anyone about what happened before. They either already knew or never would. But, in this instance, he would try.

"The woman's name is Leona. When I turned nineteen, my father gave her to me as my first concubine. One day I came back from training early. Leona hadn't been feeling well lately so I figured I should check up on her. She looked terrified. Leona was crying all curled up in the bed. I sat with her for an hour or so just trying to get her to stop crying and tell me what was wrong. When she finally gathered herself, she told me she was pregnant. I was furious. I screamed and yelled, tried to get her to kill it... Hell, I tried to kill it..." Scenes from that day flashed through his head.

"Vegeta no! Please! It's just an innocent life! Don't be so quick to kill things Vegeta!" Vegeta growled. He threw the woman flat onto her back. "How long have you known Leona? How are we sure this is even mine? I can't be a father now! I refuse!" Leona pulled the blankets up, tears starting to form again. She had to get away from the ki blast in his hand. This was going to be a new start for her.. She needed their baby! She pulled the pillow under and put it across her abdomen to act as a shield. "Vegeta!" She called through the blanket, "Please... Don't kill it... Please..." She had begun to cry. Her next words came out as nothing more than a mere whisper. "It's yours... I'm positive! You're the only one I've been with the past two months. Please... Don't kill our baby..."

Vegeta stopped. If she was positive it was his, this could be the heir they needed... But, he was too young to be a father! He had only just begun to live! He had just turned nineteen not long before, he couldn't be a father yet! With his mind made up, he pulled back the blanket and Leona screamed. He threw the pillow to the side and was about to throw the blast when someone tackled him. "Vegeta! Don't do this! Think about the kind of mistake you're making!" It was Kakkarot. For a fifteen year old, he was surprisingly strong. "Think about the child you'll be killing! It would be another you! You could train them and bring them up to be a strong Saiyan warrior!"

Vegeta stopped his struggling and listened to what he had to say. "And if it's a girl, we shall have a princess. You can watch over her and have Queen Resicheena train her in the ways of a princess. Just, whatever you do, don't kill it Vegeta!" Vegeta pulled himself out from under Kakkarot who stayed seated on the floor. He looked up at Leona. She was huddled in the center of the bed, blankets and pillows wrapped around her like a fortress. Vegeta smirked as he pulled away the pillow in front of her face. She squeaked and he leaned forward to capture her lips in a small kiss. As he pulled away he sighed. "Fine. We'll keep the baby..."

Vegeta shook his head and turned to see Bulma making a small 'o' with her mouth. "Well? Go on!" She was thoroughly interested. Vegeta smirked and ran a hand over Chishalli's hair. "However, I failed. Kakkarot stopped me. After that day, throughout the entire pregnancy, I took care of Leona. She's going to be my mate, I thought to myself. I thought Leona was the best there was. And when Chishalli came, I knew I was wrong. Chishalli's the best there is, Leona was just second. She taught me all about child care, how to bathe, feed and play with her. Mostly, how to love her... I wouldn't let any of the nurses care for her so I had to learn how to do everything for myself. Two months after Chi was born, I was going to ask Leona to be my mate. I came home from the training grounds early to surprise her. Turns out I was the one surprised. I found her in bed with my younger brother Tarble."

Bulma gasped. This was like some soap opera! She had to know what happened next! Vegeta watched her with mild fascination a moment more before looking down at Chishalli and continuing. "I took the baby and we flew around the palace for a bit to cool down. The second I got back, I told father. He ordered Leona out and Tarble was sent to another planetary base. He's now in training to be an elite purger. Leona is simply a third class whore now. Who knows, maybe she's someone's concubine by now... I have no use for her, but she wants Chishalli back. She plans on going to the intergalactic council over custody of her. If she does right now, there's a very good chance that she'll win. I cannot let that happen." Bulma gasped again. So the woman was trying to get her back. That's what happened... The mystery was solved...

Vegeta raised a brow. "Woman? What do you think this is? Some sort of television show?" Bulma blushed and looked at the floor. "Nooo..." Vegeta laughed and began to rock Chishalli again slowly. As Bulma sat thinking about all that she had heard, Vegeta started to replay the day Leona left through his mind...

"Father!" Vegeta stormed into the throne room, "I want the bitch out of my palace! That filthy whore. I found her in MY bed with Tarble!" The king stood. "What?" Vegeta, bouncing Chishalli, nodded. I came home from training early and I found her in the bed with Tarble!" Chishalli started to get a little fussy. Vegeta frowned and walked up the stairs to the seat by his father.

King Vegeta was outraged. "Lyle! Lyle! Get that bitch and get her in the room now!" A big, broad elite Saiyan ran out of the throne room to follow out the king's orders. King Vegeta sat down and held his hands out. Vegeta looked at him curiously. "Father, what the hell are you doing?" King Vegeta turned to him. "I'm waiting for the child to be given to me. Let me hold the brat." Prince Vegeta glared. "Later. I'm holding her now." King Vegeta frowned and reached out again. "Give her to me! I want to hold the princess!" Prince Vegeta was about to tell him where he could go when the doors flung open and Leona was shoved in.

She hit the ground with a thud. Leona didn't dare meet the fierce glare she knew both men were giving her. "Your majesty. It's always good to see you..." King Vegeta snorted. "Leona, cut the crap. We both know why you're here. Let's just get it out in the open. Were you or were you not just sleeping with Tarble?" She nodded sadly. "Yes your majesty... He came to me right after-"

"I don't want to hear what he had been doing before! I want to know why Chishalli was in the same room as you two. Disgusting! Do you know how that damages a child? You could have just ruined Chishalli's life! I know you sure as hell ruined mine! Do you know how long it's going to take to get those visual images out of my head? It's burnt in there for life! You... You... WHORE! Out of the palace! I want you and all of your things out of the palace by the time I get back tonight!" With that said, Vegeta held Chishalli closer and started out the back entrance.

"WAIT!" Leona shouted. She stood, her eyes brimming with tears. "What about Chishalli? She should stay with her mother. Give her to me." Vegeta turned around, fire blazing in his eyes. He walked over and sat Chishalli down in the King's lap before grabbing Leona. He picked her up bridal style and threw her to the guard. Lyle quickly caught the squeeling woman and looked at the prince questionably.

"Throw her out the front door. I don't give a damn where she lands, just make sure it's not on palace grounds. She is not to be back in this palace. Got it?" Leona started to struggle "GIVE ME CHISHALLI!" Vegeta grabbed her by the hair and turned her to face him. She squealed and closed her eyes. Vegeta glared at her.

"You will not touch my child. If I catch you back on palace grounds without just reason, I will kill you myself... Take her out. NOW!" Lyle turned his back to the throne room and was gone. All that was left of Leona was her deafening screams. "I'LL BE BACK VEGETA! YOU JUST WAIT! I'LL BRING MY LITTLE GIRL HOME!" Vegeta slammed the door shut and stood still as one lone tear rolled down his cheek. There went everything... Chishalli giggled and Vegeta smirked. Not everything... Just his past. He wiped the tear away and turned back to face the king and his daughter. "Give me my brat." He walked up the stairs and snatched the giggling baby back. King Vegeta only smiled.

"Vegeta..? Hey! Vegeta!" Vegeta shook out of his thoughts. Bulma was staring at him. "Yes you. Should we head back to the room and pack? Ya know, just in case we leave early?" Vegeta sat still a moment longer before nodding. He stood and situated Chishalli into one arm. Bulma shook Trunks and got him to wake up. "Trunks, we're headed back to the room. Wake up Honey." Trunks blinked a few times, yawned, and stood up sleepily. Bulma stood up after him and stretched her arms above her head and arched her back. She had been sitting in that chair forever! When she opened her eyes, Vegeta was walking towards the door, shaking his head. Bulma smirked. She knew where those eyes were.

Trunks took his mother's hand and walked out the door after Vegeta. "Mr. Vegetaaa... Slow down pleeease!" Trunks called out. Vegeta, brow raised, stopped and turned to face the pair. Trunks, still only half awake, smiled and held onto Vegeta's fist.

Vegeta froze. He looked down at the seven year old who had released his mother's hand to rub the sleepy out of his eyes. Bulma smiled at him and grabbed Trunk's hand as soon as he was finished rubbing his eyes. The boy looked up to Vegeta. "Okay. Now we can go." Vegeta looked at the smaller hand that was latched onto his and shook his head. Turning, he started off again. After a few more steps, Trunks called out again.

"Wait, wait, wait!" Vegeta stopped, gritted his teeth, and looked down at the boy. "You have to hold my hand, Mr. Vegeta. Not just make a fist. Here, like this..." He let go of his mother's hand and used it to pry open Vegeta's fist. He set his smaller hand in the palm of Vegeta's and gently folded his fingers around his tiny hand. Trunks smiled at his handy work. "Alrighty! Now we can go!"

Vegeta stared at the boy and his mother who looked like she could fall over laughing at any moment... He glared at her but said nothing. Trunks looked up at the older man. "Well? Are we just gonna stand here? I got up from a nap for this!" Vegeta raised a brow. "Bitch, gripe, and complain... You're your mother's child alright..." He grumbled to himself as he continued on. Bulma couldn't take it anymore. She started to laugh. Vegeta frowned and glared at the hallway ahead of him. This was going to be a long walk...

A few minutes later, Vegeta started to feel a pull on his arm. He looked out the corner of his eye to see Trunks yawning again and rubbing his eyes with his other hand. He looked like he was about to drop. Sighing, Vegeta stopped and shifted Chishalli some more. He leaned over and wrapped an arm around Trunks' waist and hoisted him up onto his hip. Trunks wrapped his arms and legs around Vegeta's neck and waist. Vegeta situated the boy and started walking again. Trunks smiled. "Thanks Mr. Vegeta..." He mumbled before laying his head down and falling asleep. Vegeta almost let a smile pass over his features... Almost... He was able to fight away the urge.

At his side, Bulma smiled. 'There might be hope for him yet... Vegeta looks like a mean guy on the outside, but on the inside... He's just a good father...' They turned another corner and stopped outside of Vegeta's chambers. "Woman, put in this code. One, nine, seven, nine, two, zero, nine." Bulma did as she was told then opened the door. Vegeta's first stop was the couch. He laid one brat on one end and the other little thing on the other end. Bulma stepped up beside him and tapped him on the shoulder. When he turned around, she kissed him on the cheek. Pulling back, she smiled.

"That's for being so sweet to Trunks." She turned and went into the main bedroom and started throwing things back into the bag they came out of. Vegeta stood, stunned. 'Is that what they do on Earth to thank people? Hell, if so, I might just be a good boy from now on... Nah... Not worth the trouble...' Vegeta smirked and started into Chishalli's room to pack bags. An hour later, Vegeta counted a total of seven bags. There were three for him and Chishalli and four for Bulma and Trunks. This was all they could afford to take. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Vegeta cleared his throat and called out, "Who is it?"

"It's Kakkarot and Chichi!" Came a hushed reply. They had to stay quiet in the halls lest someone hear them. Vegeta walked over and opened the door. "You better have good news Kakkarot!" Kakkarot smiled and stepped around Vegeta, allowing himself into the sitting area.

"Your mother found us a ship! And it's prepared for launch right now. We loaded it up with food and other supplies and Chichi and I already have all our things in one room of the ship. I figured you and Princess Bulma could have one room, the kids could have one room, and Chichi and I could somehow share one room." He winked at Chichi and she turned her frowned, turning her face away so he wouldn't see her blush. Kakkarot smiled. Vegeta frowned and decided to just skip that subject all together.

"The seven bags Kakkarot. You take the boy and two bags and I'll take Chishalli and two. Can you ladies manage three bags?" He asked sarcastically. Bulma glared and cupped a hand over Chichi's mouth. She was fixing to let it go. Bulma had to save her when it came to situations like this...

"Of course we can Vegeta! We're not children!" Bulma argued. Vegeta smirked. She took her hand off Chichi's mouth and picked up one bag. Chichi, glaring all the way, picked up the last two bags. "Now, can we leave?" Bulma asked. Vegeta, still smirking, shrugged and opened the door. "Kakkarot," He whispered harshly, "what ship number?"

Kakkarot walked a bit faster to be up next to Vegeta. "Number fifty-two. Everything is ready for launch when we get there." Vegeta nodded and they walked the rest of the way there in silence.

Nearly ten minutes later, Vegeta pressed the entry button on the docking bay's keypad. The door slip open and the group went on to find the ship. After they were all through, Vegeta pressed the lock button on the keypad. This way, no one would find out about the launch until tomorrow. Vegeta walked down the rows of ships until he came across the open door of number fifty-two. Vegeta walked into a bedroom and laid Chishalli down next to Trunks and carried the two bags down to the main room. Upon opening the door, he found Bulma laying in the bed.

"I hope we launch soon! I'm exhausted!" Vegeta raised a brow and scoffed. "Tired from what? Sitting too long?" Bulma stuck her tongue out and turned over on her side. "Just go launch the ship!" Vegeta smirked and turned back out the door. Vegeta had stepped out onto the ramp to say his final goodbyes to planet Vegetasei when he heard the other door open. Vegeta's eyes widened 'Why didn't I lock the back entrance? Stupid, stupid, stupid!' Vegeta walked the rest of the way down the ramp and was met by a frightened royal messenger.

"Your highness, before your departure, there are two parties who are requesting your immediate attention." Vegeta growled. He didn't have time for this bullshit!

"Who is it?" The guard took a deep breath. "The first is Ms. Leona." Vegeta glared. He should've known... He didn't have the time to deal with her now though. "And the other, your highness, is... Lord Freiza..."

TBC...

*OMG! Talk about cliff hangers! Alrighty, now I want atleast five reviews before I put out the next chapter. It's being held hostage. Muhahaha! Lol. Ok, so, just review and tell me what you thought! I hope I met your standards. :) Laterz guys!
*GCL