Chapter 6
Vegeta walked to the front of Blue house. Seemed like fate was determined to go full circle here. He could see lights in some of the rooms before they were put out. The light from the basement was steady. Vegeta reached out his mind and found Nappa waiting in back of the house. Raditz was over head on the roof. He could sense the boy now, he seemed to have removed what was blocking him. That thought led him to another. He sniffed the air and smelled the rancid fruit smell. He moved back, just as a blue arm reached for him from the shadows. Zarbon looked at his empty hand and that was all Vegeta needed. He powered up a ki blast and hit the green haired alien in the head with it. Brains and blood rained down around the Prince. So much for the fruit appetizer, now for the main course. Vegeta shot a ki blast into the air, the signal was sent. He kicked the door in as he heard the sound of Raditz's men breaking glass to get inside. Vegeta ducked as a ki blast rushed past his head. Standing in the hall were four alien warriors. Vegeta powered up more, and started blocking punches. He blasted one, and another ran for the back. A cut off yell later and Nappa and his men came into the hall. They made short work of the other two combatants. Upstairs there was a lot of banging and shouting as Raditz and his men cleaned house.
"Where's the basement?" Vegeta asked Nappa, who pointed to a door under the stairs. Vegeta pulled it open and waited a moment. He heard a shout from below and saw a strange glow. He could smell the musty scent of the icejin. Freeza ran up the steps like he was being chased by a demon. The Prince could smell the sweet scent of the boy's blood, but couldn't see him for the glow. Suddenly a blast ripped through the wall by Freeza's head. The icejin yelled and pushed the Prince out of his way, just as a glowing saiyajin made the top of the stairs. *That* look passed over all the warriors as Kakarrot walked past them, the glow of a super saiyajin moving over their faces. A vicious smirk graced his face as he hunted down Freeza and sent a blast through him.
Freeza knew he was going to die, but he was going to take the Prince with him. He used the last of his energy and formed a blast when the golden head appeared before him. The boy grabbed Freeza's hand and used his own ki to blast his head off. Kakarrot dropped the body and looked at his Prince. With a grin, he let the glow fade, darkness claiming him as he slumped to the floor.
Vegeta carried the boy to the palace. Ships had been blasting off for the last hour, the roads were crowded with men and women headed for duty. Nappa and Raditz walked in front of him, shoving people out of the way. It had taken them this long to get here. Going to the stairs of the main entrance, they were met by the King. He looked at the boy in the Prince's arm and smiled. He ran his hand over the black spikes of hair.
"Is he alright?"
The Prince kept walking. "We need to get him in a tank. It looks like Freeza broke the bones in his tail and ripped him up a bit, but he didn't get a chance to rape him." Vegeta sent a silent prayer to his maker for that blessing.
They walked into medical and found chaos. Doctors were running everywhere packing up supplies. The King reached out and grabbed one as he ran past.
"Tend the boy. Now." The King ordered. The doctor nodded and moved to open one of the tanks near the wall. The King took a seat and watched as the boy was put in and the air mask was set in place. Vegeta came and sat beside him as they watched the tank fill. "He's a hero, you know. The court will have to approve your mating." The King said.
"What do you mean, you didn't see him?" Vegeta said, thinking about the glowing face of his 'Karrot grinning at him.
"He telepathically sent me the icejin codes and troop movements. Gave me every thing we need to take care of them once and for all. He let Freeza play with him while he delved into his mind. Then he sent all the information to me and I wrote it down. After that I sent a ship up and we took over Freeza's main ship. The others were easily picked off then. We're sending troops to the outposts now. The war wont last long." The King explained.
"He did that?" Vegeta laughed. "He did it, Father, he turned super saiyajin when he thought Freeza was going to kill me. We all saw him kill the icejin." The King looked at his son and laughed.
Together they said. "He's amazing!" And the medical center witnessed the royal family laughing together.
Kakarrot woke as the tank drained. He was tired and hungry. Mostly he was worried about the Prince. He blinked his eyes clear and saw him standing there with a towel, waiting. With a grin, the boy allowed the Prince the lift him from the tank. He carried him to the bath and washed him off, then handed him clothes. The boy dressed and the Prince picked him up again. As Vegeta walked to the elevator leading to their rooms, the boy wrapped his tail around his wrist and laid his head on the Prince's shoulder. When they reached the bottom and were exiting the elevator, he noticed the boy was asleep. He smiled at Nappa and Raditz as he passed them, putting the boy to bed.
During the night, Vegeta woke when he felt movement against his side. He stayed still as Kakarrot moved over him. The boy turned him onto his back and leaned over him. The Prince felt the boy run his tongue over his chest to lap at a nipple until it stood. When the boy's mouth covered the nub and sucked, Vegeta purred. He wasn't sure where this had come from, they had been sleeping in the same bed for months and Kakarrot had never done anything like this. Maybe he was tired of waiting on the Prince to claim him. Vegeta had wanted to claim him after the first month, but had thought the boy was too young. As the warm tongue licked down his chest to run along the muscles of his abdomen, he changed his mind.
The boy lovingly licked and tasted every inch of the Prince's chest and stomach, causing him to purr louder. Kakarrot knew he was awake, but since he wasn't making him stop he would enjoy doing this for his Prince. Vegeta felt the boy's hand come to rest above his erection and moaned, trying to coax him to touch him. The boy responded by moving until he was laying between Vegeta's legs, his head over the heated length that had become the center of his world. Surprisingly hesitant hands moved to run fingers down the thighs of the Prince. Vegeta felt the warm breath on his erection and pressed up, feeling the lips of the boy kiss the head. As Vegeta relaxed back down to the bed, the lips followed, then that warm tongue encircled the tip. Kakarrot ran his tongue into the slit and down to run around the ridge. He kept his licks slow and enticing as he ran down the underside to the base. Vegeta arched again with a moan as the boy nibbled and sucked at the sack below. When the Prince relaxed again, the boy leaned up and kissed his stomach. The breath left the Prince a moment later as Kakarrot swallowed his length.
Vegeta was quickly losing his control. The boy sucked and nibbled at him until he couldn't stand it. As the boy once more took him deep in his throat, Vegeta cried out in pleasure. "'Karrot! Gods!" He came and the boy moved off a little to swallow his seed, then licked him a few times to clean him and be sure he hadn't missed any. Vegeta reached down and pulled the boy up to kiss him deeply. They nipped and licked at each other's lips, enjoying the taste of Vegeta and the little bit of blood.
When neither could breath anymore, the boy pulled back. With a grin, he rested his head on Vegeta's chest, watching the Prince through his hair. Vegeta ran his fingers through the silky spikes, waiting for his heart to slow and breathing return to normal. The Prince sat up, moving until he could rest against the headboard of the bed. He pulled the boy up, setting him in his lap. "Want to tell me what that was all about?" Vegeta asked.
"Well, I was hungry and wanted to wake you up." Kakarrot grinned mischieviously, then the smile passed, replaced with a look of worry. "Then I remembered that I had almost lost you and I had to taste you. You never do anything, even though I try and get you to and I wanted you. I wanted to show you how I felt, how important you are to me." Kakarrot said quietly.
"I'll be honest with you. I've wanted you since I saw you, but you are so young. I've been trying to give you time to grow up. But I don't think I can wait any more. I've talked to my father about mating with you. I really want that bond, to know and feel what you do. You see the world in such a different way from me. I want to watch you grow round with my child." Vegeta said, resting his head against the boy's. He heard the sound of crying and moved to look at the boy's face. "Why are you crying? Did I do something wrong?"
"Oh no. All my life I have been a pleasure slave. It was all I knew till I came here. Then I met you, the most powerful saiyajin. You could have made me your slave, instead you made me your companion. You could have used my body any time you wanted, but all you did was hold me. You could have left me with the icejin and saved yourself the fight, but you came for me. You want me as your bonded mate. I.. I don't know, it's just a lot to take in."
Vegeta wiped the tears from the boy's face. "Ah 'Karrot. If you don't want to bond with me, it's alright. I wont be mad at you."
"But I want to bond with you. You said I can carry children, and I want to have your's. I just don't want to wait anymore. I may only be 16, but I know what I want. And I want you." Kakarrot said, smiling through his tears.
"Then if that is what you want, we will bond. There is another problem. You are a super saiyajin that means you are stronger then me. If we mate, we would have to fight to see who is dominate."
"No, I don't want to be dominate. That's not who or what I am. It's not who or what you are to be submissive. You will be dominate."
"Then I will claim dominance. I promise to take care of you and any children we may have." Vegeta leaned in and licked the smooth neck. He felt the boy move to do the same to him. Soon the call of the blood flowing under that skin was too strong and the Prince bit down into the junction of the boy's shoulder. As the sweet blood flowed into his mouth and over his tongue, he felt the boy bite him in return. As the boy sucked and lapped at the wound he had made, Vegeta did the same. the blood triggered the bond and it flared to life, strong and glowing. With a rush, they shared themselves, their past, their present and their hopes for the future.
Vegeta rolled them over, nuzzling the boy until he moved his legs to wrap around his waist. A thick tail wrapped his thigh. Knowing that this wasn't the boy's first time, but wanting to make it different, Vegeta moved slow, teasing the boy by only pressing the tip of his erection against his opening.
The prince was determined that this time would be different, that Kakarrot would receive pleasure, not only give it. The boy moaned and tried to move his hips, but the Prince kept him pressed tight to the bed. With deep kisses, he seduced the boy. When he couldn't stand not moving, Vegeta thrust hard into the tight heat of his 'Karrot. The boy screamed out the prince's name as he was filled, his hands digging into Vegeta's back. The Prince stayed still for a moment, then started making shallow thrusts. The boy moaned and tried to follow his movements, but Vegeta still kept him pinned. He kissed and licked the boy's face tasting his sweat and tears, sweet on his tongue. The boy panted as he came closer and closer to release, his legs tightening around Vegeta's hips and pulling him even closer. With a final yell, the boy climaxed, flooding the space between them with his seed. With a final thrust, Vegeta came, crying out as his seed emptied deep in the body of his new mate. With a sigh, the boy let his legs fall to the bed. Vegeta leaned up and looked down at him. He realized the boy slept and he grinned as he felt the bond glow with the boy's sweet dreams.
The next morning the Prince awoke when the boy snuggled deeper against his side. He could feel his new mate waking up and wanted to hold him a bit more. Purring softly, Vegeta let his mind wander. He could feel so much more since the bond formed last night. It was like he shared the boy's hyper senses. He could smell Nappa and Raditz on the other side of the door waiting for them to get up. His nose twitched, he could even smell the food the servants were setting up in their dinning opened his eyes and had to take a moment to adjust to the colors and sharpness that came with his new vision. No wonder the boy liked to stay in doors. The sun must be hard for him to deal with. He'd have to think of something to help with that.
Gently Vegeta woke up his mate. Kakarrot smiled up at him, then leaned up to kiss him. When the kiss ended, they got ready to face the morning. There was a lot to do today. Vegeta wanted to get the ceremony presenting his mate to the court done as soon as possible. Since he had already talked to his father, the King could help move matters along.
When they left the bedroom, Nappa and Raditz greeted them. The warriors saw the marks on both their necks and smiled. As far as they were concerned, it was about time. The boy joked with Raditz as they went to eat. The tech was waiting to run the tests on the food when they entered. While he did them, they sat and continued with their small talk. The servants were just setting plates before them laden with food when the King entered. Everybody rose and bowed, but the King just waved them to sit. "Join us Father?" Vegeta asked.
Looking at his son and the boy, the King smiled. The mating marks were quite evident. "Don't mind if I do. We need to talk anyway."
Kakarrot jumped up and pulled out a chair, then went and got some food and drink for the King. He made sure the royal had everything he would want, before going back to his chair beside the Prince. Vegeta was a little shocked when he did that, but was pleased. He was acting like the King was a guest and this was their home. And in a way it was. Vegeta wondered what would happen when the boy had more rooms to work with. He would miss having him sit by his legs at court, but that would have to change too.
"The ships are well on their way and we are getting the first reports on attacks. I'm sorry that you weren't able to join the assaults, but I felt you were needed here at the time. I know I should send you into the fighting, but I'm reluctant. I think it's more important to establish your position here. There is still the matter of the traitors to deal with. And as I can see, your mating ceremony needs to take place." The King said as they ate. This was a little strange, he normally didn't eat with his son except for formal dinners, but he was tired of being apart from his family. The boy smiled at him and he remembered what else he needed to tell them.
"Before I forget. Bardock has been notified that his youngest son is at the palace." The boy froze and the smile vanished. "Don't worry. I told him he should be proud of you. Without you we all would be dead. I'd still like to see you power up the whole way, but that can wait."
Vegeta felt his mates worry. He reached over and pulled the boy into his lap and rubbed his back to sooth him. The thick silky tail wrapped around his wrist and he looked at his father. "Did you have to do that now?"
"Yes, he needed to know before Bardock got here." The King said watching them together.
"Once Father sees him, he will be as pleased as the King. Kakarrot looks just like him and he's mated to the Prince. What more can one person do to honor their family?" Raditz chimed in. He didn't want the boy hurt either.
"And we'll be there if he thinks to harm him." Nappa said with a grin.
A few weeks passed and everything was falling into place. The only problem was the boy. He was feeling ill in the mornings and the Prince didn't know what to do for him. It would be alright towards the middle of the day, but there were times when certain smells would send him running for the bathroom. As the day of the mating ceremony dawned, Vegeta was determined to find out what was wrong with his 'Karrot.
After the boy had woken up and had his round of sickness, Vegeta bundled him up and took him to medical. The boy fell asleep on the way there. When the Prince walked in, a doctor rushed over to see him. "What can I do for you today, sire?"
"The boy's ill, I need you to run a scan over him to see what is wrong." As he was talking to the doctor, telling him about the boy's recent behavior, the King walked in. The doctor nodded and took the boy away to run some tests.
"Don't worry Vegeta, the boy will be alright. We'll see to it." The King said, laying a hand on the Prince's shoulder in a show of support.
Nappa and Raditz showed up as the doctor came back, the boy wasn't with him and Vegeta started to worry. He stood when the doctor approached.
"Majesty, Highness, congratulations! It seems your Select has conceived. He's going through the first stages of pregnancy. I've never seen a male pregnancy or seen a true Select. He's very special. We had a little trouble with him though and he's sleeping. One of my nurses got hysterical when she saw the readout. Your Select grabbed her and purred in her ear, putting her into a deep sleep. We were monitoring when he did it, so we have an idea that he used sound and scent to comfort her. She's smiling in her sleep. It's amazing." The doctor rambled on.
Vegeta looked at his father. "Told you he would give you grandchildren." And promptly passed out.
Vegeta woke up to warmth and the scent of his mate. He also heard a deep growl. He looked up and realized he was resting in the boy's arms. The boy was in his super mode and growling at anybody who came near. Vegeta started laughing. "It's ok 'Karrot. You can power down. I'm alright." The boy looked down with blue eyes, a smile lighting his face.
Kakarrot powered down and then nuzzled his Prince's neck. Vegeta looked around and saw *that* look on everybody's faces. He laughed again. He sat up and kissed the boy, enjoying the way he responded. Then he heard a cough and remembered where he was. He pulled back and looked into his mate's face. "Did the doctor talk to you?"
"Yes, we're going to be parents. There was some other stuff he wanted you to take care of. He says you need to do it because I will forget. Why did you pass out?"
"It's not everyday I'm told I'm going to be a father." Vegeta said, running his hand over the boy's face.
"You better not." the boy purr-growled.
On the way to the mating ceremony, the boy tugged Vegeta to a stop. The Prince had Kakarrot's tail in his hand, so when the boy stopped, he stopped. /What's wrong?/
/I'm afraid I'll mess up./ The boy played with the hem of his ornate jacket. They were dressed in black pants, scarlet shirts, and black coats. A gold sash bound Vegeta's waist, a silver one wrapped the boy's. The prince wore a circlet with a blood ruby in the center. He would place one on the boy during the ceremony. They had been over what would happen and Vegeta knew that the boy remembered. He was worried that something would happen that would embarrass the Prince and King.
/Come on 'Karrot. You know what to do. There is nothing you can do that will make me love you less./ The boy's head came up at that and a radiant smile spread over his face. He glowed with happiness. With a nod, the boy started walking again.
They paused at the doors for them to be called. The nobles were standing, wearing their best. The King stood at his throne, dressed in black and scarlet. A heavy crown was on his head. There were murmurs coming from the room and the mates could make out words every now and then.
Soon the herald called the name of the Prince. He gave the boy a reassuring hug then turned and walked into the court. The nobles bowed as he passed. Nobody commented on what was going on, all wanted to see who the Prince was mating with. Vegeta smirked at his father and with a nod took his place.
"We come today to witness the mating between my son and his chosen. Their minds have touched, their heart's blood has been shared, their passion has been tested. As one they will walk among you. Their power will protect you. Their sons will rule you. Honor them now as we call the prince's mate to come among us." The King said.
Kakarrot started in the room, then got a devilish smirk on his face. If Vegeta had seen it, he would have groaned. The boy powered up until with a yell he turned golden. When the doors opened, he strutted in. The nobles gasped and a few fainted. As he passed, *that* look came over more and more faces. Vegeta had to hide his face so he didn't break up laughing. The King grinned as he watched his nobles see the first Super Saiyajin in hundreds of years walk to his son and sit at his feet. Vegeta smirked at the nobles and sank his hand into the golden locks, claiming the Super Saiyajin as his mate. He took the silver circlet and slipped it into the hair that dropped back to black. Pulling his mate up into his arms, he looked deep into the shining black eyes. Leaning in, he bit into the neck that was offered, turning so the boy could return the bite, sharing blood in front of the others in the room. The ceremony was complete.
The months flew by and the boy's stomach grew round with the baby within. Every day Vegeta worried about the delivery. Every day Kakarrot would tell him it was ok. The day before the due date, the Prince beat Nappa and Raditz so severely they had to be taken to the medical center and tanked. Vegeta apologized, but the warriors brushed it off, they understood what he was going through. Even they were worried.
In the middle of the day, the boy called for his mate. His legs wouldn't work anymore due to the pressure of the baby pressing on his spine. This was the beginning of labor. The numbness helped keep him from feeling so much pain. Vegeta ran from the court where he had been listening to reports on the war. Everybody was alerted. When the Prince got to his rooms, he found the boy laying on the floor. Picking him up, he carried him to medical and passed him gently to the doctors. Before he left to wait in the waiting area, he kissed his mate. "Remember, open the bond. I will help." He said before going to sit with his father.
The bond opened just as he managed to sit. The pain wasn't bad at this stage, but the mental turmoil the boy was going through was staggering. Vegeta held onto the chair as he sorted through the chaos and soothed his mate. Once he had helped the boy find balance, he could feel the labor progressing. As the baby was delivered, the pain hit, since the baby was no longer pressing on the boy's spine. Vegeta almost collapsed, but knew he couldn't until the boy did. But his mate never passed out.
Holding the baby close, he growled protectively. Kakarrot was determind not to sleep until Vegeta was there to help look after their child. His body sealed the slit that had appeared when the baby had pushed through his stomach. As the power faded, the boy eased.
/You can come and see your son, 'Geta./
/Are you alright, 'Karrot?/
/A little sore and tired. I need to sleep for a time and I want you to be here with the baby./
Vegeta shook his head and walked into the delivery room. The boy sat there, growling at the doctors as they tried to take the baby to check him over. The Prince looked at them and they moved back again, letting him come close to his mate. Once the boy saw him, he stopped growling and showed him the baby. His son looked like him, the Prince thought.
With a sigh, Kakarrot fell asleep. Vegeta passed his son to a doctor, but watched what he was doing. They checked the baby's tail, stretching the black length out and looking for kinks. They found none. They checked his power level and found it very high. The baby showed signs of having exceptional hearing and eyesight. When they finished, the doctors drew a small blood sample, the baby didn't make a sound. As the doctors left to check the DNA scans and make their report, Vegeta was left holding his son and running his fingers through the black locks of his mate. Easing onto the bed, Vegeta buried his nose in his mate's neck and with the baby held between them, drifted off to sleep.
Years later, the Prince and his mate watched their children spar with the other children that belonged to the palace guards. The little Princes beat boys much older then themselves. Often they teamed up to take out a much stronger boy. The boy who had come into Vegeta's life, broken and beaten, had grown into a tall graceful man. Even though Kakarrot had grown taller then his mate, he still insisted on sitting at his feet, even during royal court settings. He felt it clearly demonstrated who was in charge. Vegeta often smirked when he saw *that* look pass over the face of somebody who had come begging for favors from the Prince or his father. The tall saiyan still seemed to amaze people who had never had contact with a Select.
Vegeta looked down at his mate's stomach. This would be the last child they had. The doctors had told him when they confirmed the pregnancy. They were worried that this time the stress on Kakarrot's system might be too much. He was carrying twins for the second time. They already had 2 girls and 3 boys. Vegeta was satisfied with that amount. But he had forgotten the shot for his mate and he had gotten pregnant. Kakarrot said that since he was bigger, the weight didn't cause as many problems for him. This time he didn't even have morning sickness. Vegeta wasn't going to take any chances. When the babies were born, the doctors would remove the female organs from his mate's abdomen so there wouldn't be any more forgetting. Besides, the Prince was tired of having to knock him out to give him that shot every four months.
A loud growl pulled Vegeta from his thoughts. Kakarrot blushed, then laughed when the whole training hall stopped to look at him. "Sorry, but I guess we're hungry. Nappa, can you round up the children and make sure they get to their rooms?"
The large bald guard, bowed and went to catch the royal brats. Vegeta laughed when it took ten people to gather up his children. Taking his mate's tail in his hand, he led him from the hall to find his father, the King, so they could eat.