Chapter 6: Warning of Female... stuff

1st POV

Another few days later

I stuck to writing my songs. Television had me all over the place, as did the radio. I even tried to listen to the 'new' satellite radio, but it had my songs all over the place as well.

Anything… anything… would you… D'rar!

More writers block. Part of that was from my headache.

A headache? Wait… females get a headache prior to the mating cycle. D'rar… I better warn Vegeta.

I got up and found Vegeta's Ki on the roof. I thought that was odd, but I didn't ponder it as I took the long way to the roof.

A Saiyan's mating cycle is like the premenstrual cycle of humans, only more savage. It only comes once a year, and even Frieza locked me up from fear. Our instincts and the urge to procreate run rabid. If we have a mate, then we settle for nothing but sex with that mate. No mate? Well, look out Saiyan men. I figured even Gohan might have to worry. But when I was the only Saiyan around, I didn't thirst for sex, only blood. It was quite scary looking back.

On that same subject, a pregnant Saiyan is in term for the same length as a human, only it starts out much slower. You may be pregnant but not show until after the first trimester. During this time, after the first trimester, the female's and the child's heart link up, beating at the exact same rate and time. It is then that the child 'tells' the mother its name and gender. I don't think it can happen with human/Saiyan children though, because humans have 2 heart beats and Saiyans have 3. Other races may be able to do this with Saiyans, but I don't know for sure.

I made my way through the top stairway and to the roof, seeing Vegeta just standing there and looking out toward the nearest patch of wilderness. I strolled up beside him. Below us, in the garden, I saw Bulma sitting in a swing, one hand over her stomach and the other across the back of the seat. She looked very peaceful.

"Did you want something, Rina?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah. I have to warn you and Kakorot… and probably Gohan."

"Warn us?" he looked over to me.

"Yeah… well… I believe it is getting close to the time of my, um… mating cycle." I said, feeling heat rise to my face in a blush.

"Oh… shit…"

"Yeah."

"What are we going to do?"

"Well, after I warn Kakorot and his eldest son, I thought we could come up with something. I was thinking perhaps I could be locked in the gravity room, but that would hinder your training-"

"Actually, that might be alright… you could work out your… urges, and then I could spar with Kakorot and Gohan. It only lasts three days."

I couldn't help but laugh when I thought back on Frieza's ship.

"My first mating cycle took place when I was on Frieza's ship, when I was… 10 cycles… a-after my first… time. I killed a few high level guards and, well, ate them before anyone realized what was happening. Since then, Frieza always locked me in isolation for a week during the annual time, just to make sure I was safe again."

"How long do you think you have until it hits?"

"A few days, maybe a week. I've been sick in the morning the last few days, so it must be soon."

"Sick? Females don't usually get sick."

"I know… but I always did on Frieza's ship."

I figured since I got sick from Frieza's raping, and mating cycles are to prepare the body for sex, then my body made the connection that sex made me sick. Vegeta seemed to get that idea too.

"I see… alright, I'll tell Bulma what's going on. You go ahead to Kakorot's home and tell him and his son what's happening."

"Okay. But… which way does he live? I can not sense him."

"Well, it's about noon, so he'll be eating lunch now. Head that way." Vegeta pointed, "You'll sense him once you get closer."

"Thanks pa- I mean, thanks Vegeta." I turned and took to the air, hoping to get away before he noticed.

"What was that?"

Too late.

"I said, thanks Vegeta?" I didn't mean to make it sound like a question, but it did. I mentally scolded myself for letting it slip.

"That isn't what you were saying."

"Vegeta-" his glare made me break, answering him, "I almost called you… papa." I said, bracing myself.

To my surprise, Vegeta let out a laugh. I was surprised and nearly fell back to the roof.

"I knew it was only a matter of time. You may call me 'papa' if you wish. I understand from our blood bond and your music that you fear and loathe your past masculine role models. You don't have to fear or loathe me, Rina."

"Really? You are not mad?"

"No. And in fact, my next child will need a positive role model such as yourself. By scent you must know by now the woman is having a girl."

"Yes, I have. I best go now… papa." I felt myself smile, and though Vegeta's face was stoic, his eyes seemed to smile.

XxX

I landed at a small capsule house, and inside I sensed Kakorot. I walked up to the front door and knocked. I heard faint voices, and Goten opened the door.

"Ms. Rina!" Goten jumped into my arms, squeezing my neck.

"Hello, pup. Long time no see, huh?" I asked, taking his affection as a welcome in sign. I followed the sounds to the kitchen, seeing Kakorot and Gohan eating and the harpy- Chichi, cleaning some dishes.

"Look everyone! It's Ms. Rina!"

"Hi Rina, what are you doing here?" Gohan asked.

"I did not mean to intrude on your meal, I thought you would be finished by now." I said, letting Goten down so he could go back to eating his lunch.

"No problem, we're on our second dessert. We'll be done soon." Kakorot said. I nodded.

"Good, because I need to talk to you and Gohan as soon as you are finished. It is very important."

"Alright." Kakorot seemed very serious all of a sudden as he finished his meal quickly, Gohan following close behind.

"Goten, wait in here for us." Gohan said. Goten crossed his arms and pouted, looking like Vegeta if he pouted.

"I never get to do any fun stuff."

I couldn't help but smirk. He'd probably not understand a word of what I was going to say. Then again, Goten has proven to be very intelligent, like when he ended up talking about discrimination during our little hostage situation a few months back.

Wow… it really has only been a few months… and I already have so many songs and so much fame… maybe I'll take a good break soon. After all, I did get a freelance-style contract.

Zarbon… it seems like I haven't seen him for an eternity. But I'll travel Oozark's tombs if I have to so I can bring him back. After all, it's just as Z states. He did so much for me and I never properly thanked him.

I followed Kakorot outside, Gohan behind me as he shoved his last mouthful of food into his mouth before going out the door. We needed some privacy.

"So, what's this about?" Kakorot asked.

"It is a warning. Very soon I will be experiencing my mating cycle." Though neither probably knew what a mating cycle was, they could guess, "It is very much like an earth woman's premenstrual cycle, only I will be very savage and… I believe the word is 'horny' for three days. When this happens I will be locked in the gravity room. You must not come anywhere near the gravity room for those three days. Do you understand?"

"I have a question." Kakorot said, "What exactly do you mean by 'savage and horny'?"

I glanced to the house, not seeing Goten anywhere or sensing his Ki. I really didn't want him to hear this.

"I will basically rape you if I get the chance. I will want to procreate at any means necessary, and possibly Bond to whoever I mate with."

"Bond? Is that the biting thing?" Gohan asked.

"Yes. Mates take in the blood of the other to cement their love. One bite, at the base of the neck on the left side."

"So when will this start?"

"It should be within the next week. Whenever it begins, count on it being on that same day every year. I thank the Vegetian gods it only happens once a year."

AS22: Just thought I play around with the anatomy of a saiyan female. A bit different than how it is with Katie in my New Destiny series, but then again, these series aren't linked. Plus, this chapter should foreshadow the rest of the story.