Author: VegeXKaka

Pairings: Goku/Vegeta

Warnings: yaoi, abuse, angst, profanity.

Disclaimer: Don't own DBZ or any of the characters.

Published: 1st of August, 2010

**Flash backs**

'Anything italic is a thought from whoever's point of view it is.'

Chapter 4- The Truth

Goku's POV

"Wow I've never known anyone to eat anywhere near as much as me!" I stated with a laugh.

"Likewise, at least not since I was home."

"Where are you from?"

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you," he mumbled while passively pushing leftovers around his plate.

"Sure I will," I replied encouragingly.

"No, you won't. Trust me."

"Come on, it's not like you're from another planet or anything," I gave a short giggle until shot me a glare, "Oh... well then what are you doing here?"

"I was taken away from my planet by a dictator, and to be honest I'm not even sure that it's around anymore."

"Oh..." I too suddenly found my plate very interesting.

'Think of something to say!'

"Well, why would they take you away?" I decided to ask.

"You could say I'm... someone of importance, or at least my father is, or was..."

'Shit! Don't make him feel bad!'

"What was it like there... on your planet?" I tried asking.

"Oh it was great!" he said looking up at me, "it was warmer than it is here, but it was so beautiful! The sky was a blood red, the plants we had were more of a golden colour, and the animals were A LOT larger than the ones here. I can't really remember all the details though, I was seven the last time I saw it but I remember..."

"Seven! You were taken when you were seven? Where did they take you? How long were you there for? How did you get away?" I started asking all the questions that came to mind, leaning forward in my seat awaiting the answers.

He gave a sigh before saying, "yes, I was seven. And they brought me to a huge ship that I would describe as sort of similar to one of your military camps, but a lot worse. They had training grounds, sleeping courters and such, but the training was brutal, and weakness wasn't acceptable. It was dark there, and very cold, a horrible place to grow up in. I was fifteen when I left so I suppose that means I was there for... eight years. I changed a lot over those years, and to be honest I didn't think I was ever going to get away, but I was saved from that hell by my current boyfriend."

"Wow..." I leaned back in my chair, trying to take everything in.

"I know it's all hard to believe, but if I was going to make something up I'm sure it'd be a lot better than that," he replied with a smirk.

"No, I believe you. What would you get out of lying to someone you've barely known for a day?"

"A good laugh I suppose," he said, giving a slight shrug of his shoulders.

We sat in silence for a while before he suddenly asked, "so what about you. What's your story?"

"Oh it's nothing like that. I was found as a baby by a kind, older man, who raised me. He died though when I was little. Then I meet a man who taught me how to fight, and along with him, I made a lot of other friends. One of them, named Bulma, introduced me to a girl named Chichi, who as you know I ended up dating. Well, that is up until last night."

"If you don't mind me asking, what happened? Why did you break up?"

"She was sleeping with my best friend."

"Oh I'm sorry..." he said, looking at his plate again.

"Don't be, I'm not sorry. They say when one door in your life closes, another opens," I smiled at him as I waved the waiter over to pay the check.

"I really wish we could split the check..."

"Don't worry about it!" I said smiling, "besides, Chichi's paying for it!" I said while pulling the credit card to the account that Chichi and I use to share.

"Oh, well, I guess it's alright then," he said with a smirk.

After paying we got up and walked outside. It had stopped snowing and the sky was completely clear of clouds, the full moon shining brightly through the darkness.

I looked over to see Vegeta staring at it as I had been seconds prior. "Beautiful isn't it?" I asked.

He looked me in the eye; the dark orbs appeared to be debating on something, before he began walking away.

"Hey! Wait! Let me walk you home!" I yelled as I started to chase after him.

"Don't bother; I know the way from here."

"I thought you were new..." I argued, finally catching up to him.

"I am, just take my word for it," he replied without glancing at me.

"Oh... well will I see you again?" I asked hopefully as I stopped walking.

"I'm sure of it," he said with a smile, continuing forward before turning a couple streets down.

I smiled looking up at the moon again, 'and so long Chichi.'