The King's Greatest Rival
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Words from the author: This chapter does not appear in my comic. I made this part up recently. Sorry it took me so long to update! Someone cut off the computer before I had a chance to save my work and I had to start over. (cough…cough…Dillon) Dillon is my brother.
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Sherona sat at her vanity, running a silver comb through her silky raven hair. Veggie sat in his bouncy chair on the floor, beside her. He had a big red pacifier in his mouth, it covered most of his face. For some reason, he liked to flip it upside down, so that it covered his nose. (I based that on something my little cousin used to do when he was a baby.) Sherona smiled at him in the mirror. He giggled and waved his chubby arms in the air. Sherona jumped up startlingly as the big king stomped into the room and slammed the door, violently, behind him. The loud slam of the door scared the infant prince. He started to scream at the top of his lungs. Sherona shot King Vegeta with a glare of warning, as she scooped Prince Veggie into her arms. He calmed down the minute she brought him up to her chest, soothed by the steady rhythm of her heartbeat, his terrified screams fading into whimpers. Sherona stared angrily at her husband, who was paying no attention to her as he removed his armor and cape, leaving only his spandex battle suit. Even though she was incredibly pissed off at him, Sherona couldn't help but stare longingly, as her eyes traveled along every muscle of his body. "What's your problem, Vegeta! I've told you time and time again that you can't be so loud around the baby, it scares him." She explained. Vegeta scowled, "That brat's too soft hearted." Sherona put Veggie back into his bouncy seat, and stalked over to her husband. She slapped him on the back of the head, "Don't you talk about my baby that way! Not everyone is born with a heart of stone, Vegeta!" Vegeta gabbed her by the wrist and slammed her down on the bed, he straddled her body, pinning her there. "Do not tell me what to do, woman. I am the king. Watch your tongue." Sherona's saiyan fire burned in the depths of her obsidian eyes, "Behave my king." She gathered a red ki blast in her hand and aimed it at his crotch, "You wouldn't want to lose anything important. Would you?" A sly smirk appeared on Sherona's lips at the sight of Vegeta's bulging eyes. He smiled at her ferocity, "That little monkey has replaced me, hasn't he?" Sherona let the ki blast dissipate. She grabbed Vegeta by the fabric of his battle suit and pulled him on to of her. She kissed him on the lips, warmly. "I don't think I ever thanked you for giving him to me. Did I?" Vegeta chuckled, the desire in her voice was evident. They made love, giving no heed to the little prince, bouncing around, playfully in his chair.
In the early hours of the day, Vegeta and his wife laid in their bed, in the aftermath of their lovemaking. Sherona kissed the side of his neck, sending a chill down the king's spine. "Thank you my king." She whispered in his ear. He smirked, "You're welcome, my little vixen." He replied, in his extremely deep voice. King Vegeta rubbed Sherona's arm as she continued to kiss his neck, "Sherona, I'm sorry I snapped at you. I'm just worried about some business I have to attend to tomorrow." Sherona stopped what she was doing and gave her full attention to what he was saying, "What's happening tomorrow?" Vegeta's eyes narrowed, "A old rival of mine is coming here. He wants to hire us to purge a planet for his people to inhabit. He is the king of planet Hellblaze, King Ambrose." Sherona braced her elbow on Vegeta's massive chest, and ran her hand through her hair, "Let me guess. He's a big pain in the ass who thinks he's better than you and you want to impress him, somehow." Vegeta nodded. Sherona sighed and laid flat on her back, "Why do I have a feeling I'm going to have a bad day tomorrow?" Sherona shot up in bed when she heard Veggie making cooing noises and giggling. He was sitting in his chair, with a big grin on his face. "Oh shit! He saw all of that!"
The following day:
Sherona, reluctantly, left her little veggie with Kira while she went to prepare for King Ambrose's arrival. He waved at her, a toothless grin on his sweet innocent face. "Bye, bye, Hun. Mommy loves you!" Sherona cooed, tears forming in her eyes. "Gi hi he de gi "said Veggie in his adorable chibi language. Sherona just kept waving. She couldn't make her legs move. Lucrin walked past the doorway and taking Sherona by the collar of her tee-shirt, he dragged her down the hall. "Come along your highness." Lucrin said without looking at her. Sherona kicked and screamed all the way down the hall, "VEGGIE!!!!"
Sherona's attendant tightened the bodice of her dress. Sherona gasped uncomfortably with each violent tug. As always, Lucrin stood silently by the doorway, observing her torture. When the attendant was finished Sherona straitened herself to her full height, which isn't very much, and gazed at her reflection in the mirror. Her dress was an elegant, yet sexy, yellow silk dress with a red bodice and a slit on the side that came all the way up to her hip. She wore ankle bracelets and very expensive jewelry. Her eyes had a flash of pink over them and her lips were painted red. She wasn't this dressed up on her wedding day! Lucrin gaped at her. Lust filling his dark eyes as they traveled over every curve of her body. Of course he didn't let what he was feeling register on his facial expressions. Sherona moaned, "I can't breathe." Lucrin chuckled and laid a gloved hand on her shoulder, "Beauty is painful." Sherona frowned and slapped his hand away, "Yea, yea, whatever." Just then King Vegeta entered, "Sherona King Ambrose has just arrived. We best go to welcome him." Sherona nodded and followed him to the docking bay.
King Ambrose sat in his royal speeder. His bat-like wings twitched with excitement as the Saiyan home world came into view. "Vegetasei-the ruby of the universe-home to the most ruthless killers the universe has ever known. It's good to see you again, old friend." He said to himself in his sleek baritone voice. He ran his hand over his slicked back, jet-black hair. "Prepare yourself saiyans, for tonight you dine in HELL!" An evil look came upon the young king's face, "Finally! My vengeance will rain upon you all!"
The speeder came into the port. Upon landing, Ambrose exited the craft and stepped lightly onto the docking bay floor. He turned his head swiftly at the sound of a familiar voice, "Ambrose! Old Friend! You're here! Welcome!" greeted King Vegeta. Ambrose shook Vegeta's hand, "Vegeta, you dirty ape, it's good to see you again!" Vegeta stepped aside as Sherona came to introduce herself. "Ambrose, this is my wife, Sherona." Announced Vegeta. Sherona bowed, "Welcome Lord Ambrose, to Vegetasei. I am honored to meet you." Ambrose was amazed at this woman's beauty. Sherona's painted lips formed into a smile. Ambrose smiled back, flashing his fanged teeth, "You have quite the queen, Vegeta. I don't believe I've ever seen a more beautiful sight." Vegeta smiled, proudly and pulled Sherona closer to his side. Ambrose began to spread his wings out to their fullest extent. His wingspan was amazing! Sherona had not noticed them before, so she was utterly astonished by the sight of them. "It's been a long journey. I'd like to have a nice rest before we get on with business." Said Ambrose. King Vegeta nodded, "of course, why don't we have a few drinks in the lounge." The three made their way to the lounge.
Just before entering, King Vegeta told Ambrose to go ahead inside. Vegeta pulled Sherona aside, "After I sit down, I'll clap and you come in and sit on my lap. I noticed the way he looked at you. It'll make him so pissed!" A big stupid grin came to Vegeta's bearded face. Sherona crossed her arms, "You mean you want me to act like a pleasure slave." Vegeta rubbed the back of his head, "I just want to make him jealous." Sherona put her hands to her hips, "Why would I make him jealous. I don't think he has trouble filling his bed, Vegeta." Vegeta smiled, "Yes, he has hundreds of women in his harem, but none of them are like you. I have the sexiest woman alive." He smirked playfully. He slapped her on the ass, "HE he he", he chuckled as he entered the lounge. He sat on a cushion across from Ambrose. They sipped sakei and reminisced about the past. Then Vegeta clapped his hand together. Sherona entered and sauntered over to the Saiyan king. "You summoned me, my lord." She sat on his lap and ran her hands through his flaming hair. Vegeta chuckled, "Hello my pet." Ambrose felt his deadly rage increase. Sherona took Vegeta by his chin and stared daggers into his eyes, "now, if your majesty is done making me look like a fool. I have to go feed the baby." Sherona leaped to her feet and stormed out of the room, leaving Vegeta dumbstruck. Ambrose began laughing his head off, " Spirited one isn't she! Vegeta!" Vegeta grunted. "Damn woman."
Sherona stood on the bridge over the coy fishpond in her garden. In her arms she held the crown prince, wrapped in a red blanket. He squirmed slightly in his sleep. She smiled happily at her tiny son, AWWW HE'S DREAMING!!!! She brushed his bangs out of his face and kissed his forehead. "Is that the heir, Vegeta was boasting so much about?" said a man's sultry voice. Sherona turned her head towards the voice. Ambrose was standing there, his arms crossed in front of his broad chest. Sherona nodded, but stayed silent. Ambrose crossed the bridge and came to stand beside her. He stared into the pond at his own reflection. Sherona glanced over at him. He was a handsome man by alien standards. He could have actually passed as a Saiyan if he had a monkey tail instead of those wings. He had slicked back short black hair and a slight mustache, which made him look kind of sly, and blood red eyes. He also had those claws and fangs. He reminded her of a dragon. She didn't like him a bit. He made her skin crawl! She had heard stories about his race. Like the Saiyans, they were a warrior race, but they were much more violent. They didn't kill for profit or to make themselves stronger. They killed just for their own enjoyment! They were called, Space Devils, she believed. Ambrose smiled, revealing his fangs, "You don't like me, do you?" Sherona arched her eyebrows, "Is it that obvious?" His smile turned into a scowl, "What have I done to make you hate me, My Lady?" Sherona smirked the Vegeta trade mark smirk, "I don't hate you...I just don't trust you." He leaned in closer to her, whispering in her ear, "You are a wise one, my dear. It would be foolish to trust someone like me." Sherona glared at him, her eyes filled with terror at what she had just heard. He smirked, evilly and bowed deeply. "Good day your highness." He turned on his heels, his blood red cape whirling behind him. He walked arrogantly out of the garden, leaving Sherona clutching her child tightly against her chest. Her heart was beating wildly from fright. She had fought thousands of horrible creatures in her lifetime, but none of them scared her as much as Ambrose, the devil king.
Lucrin walked past the garden door just as Ambrose stalked out. Lucrin stopped dead in his tracks, as the king's sinister gaze met his own. He did not move, he didn't even breathe as Ambrose passed him. When he was out of sight Lucrin broke out of his trance and sped into the garden. Every muscle in his body was pumping hard, trying desperately to give him speed, hoping that they wouldn't reach the queen too late. Lucrin's heart was beating 90 miles a minute. I'm such a fool! I should've never left her alone! If anything happens to her I will never forgive myself! Sherona please be alive! His scouter beeped wildly as Sherona's form came into view. She was standing tensely on the bridge over the pond. A red flame surrounded her body. Without thinking, Lucrin rushed to her and took her into his arms. The red flame dissipated. Lucrin held her tightly and buried his face into her raven hair, "Sherona! Thank the gods! You're all right! I thought I had lost you!" He began to sob despite his Saiyan pride. Sherona's eyes widened both out of shock and from the strange sensation she was feeling from Lucrin's touch. Sherona felt the need to push him away, she was a married woman after all, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. Something about his embrace felt familiar and it was so comforting! Although she loved her husband dearly, she couldn't help but want him to hold her forever. Lucrin had to fight every urge within his body to refrain from claiming her luscious lips with his own. Her lovely fragrance was getting to him. The young prince squirmed and began to wail. Lucrin released his mother at the sound. Realizing he had acted unprofessionally, he backed off several paces from her. Sherona stared into Lucrin's eyes, searching for reason to his actions. Lucrin struggled to tear his gaze from hers. Sherona bounced Veggie up and down in her arms, her gaze still locked with Lucrin's. "Lucrin?"she asked. Lucrin did not answer, he merely tore his eyes away from her and walked quickly out of the room. But not fast enough, Sherona caught up with him. She grabbed him by the shoulder, "Lucrin, why were you so worried about me?" she asked. Lucrin did not turn around to face her, "Ambrose lived here once. He was Vegeta's sparring partner. But then he betrayed us all by killing Queen Lanara, Vegeta's stepmother and trying to steal the King's Blade. He was discovered by King Varik and was quickly defeated. He was sent back to his home world immediately and warned never to come back. We thought it best not to tell Vegeta, Ambrose was his best friend after all, we thought it would be too hard for him." Sherona's eyes narrowed, "You welcomed a traitor into the palace with open arms!" Lucrin chuckled sarcastically, "They let me work here don't they?" Sherona let out a small laugh. She smiled a little, her eyes were filled with warmth, "I don't think of you as a traitor, Lucrin." Lucrin smiled and stepped closer to her, fighting back the urge to take her into his arms again, "What do you think of me?" he asked, his usually cold eyes, shone with affectionate warmth. Sherona smirked and slapped him across the face, "I think you're a love sick fool!" She yelled. Lucrin fell to the ground. He rubbed the side of his face, red-hot pain searing his cheek. After a moment, he stood back up and dusted himself off. This time he made sure he kept his distance, "Anyway, back to the issue at hand, it's a lot different now. He's a king now, the king of a very dangerous and powerful race. We want to avoid war at all cost. Even if it means we have to play host to a traitor. We just have to exercise full caution. We have guards posted everywhere and the Saiyan army is standing by if anything should happen. Now the king doesn't know anything about this so I would appreciate it if you kept this between you and me, your highness."
The two kings sat across from each other at the negotiation table. "Vegeta, you know how horribly bleak my home world is. For many years we Hellblaze-jins have longed for a beautiful world where we can prosper, with glorious sunlight and beautiful foliage. I believe I have found such a world." Said Ambrose. Vegeta nodded, "What planet would that be?" Ambrose propped his heavy boots on the table, "Heavana". Vegeta's eyes widened, "The home of the celestial guardians?" A twisted smirk came to Ambrose' s face, "Yes, and I knew that you would be just the man to rid the planet of those pesky angels for me." Vegeta pounded his hand on the table, "I can't attack them! I have enough problems with Freeza without a war on my hands!" Ambrose scowled, "Does this mean you're not going to help me?" Vegeta gritted his teeth, "I can't. You'll have to find someone else to purge that planet for you." Ambrose hissed through his fanged teeth, "If you are not with me then you are against me." He said, his voice dangerous. He got to his feet, the soul of his boots pounding on the marble tiles, "You'll regret this, old friend." He stormed out of the room, without another word. King Vegeta's eyes grew small, in realization, He looked down at his hands, "By the gods! What have I done," he asked himself, his hands began to tremble.
Sherona sat quietly in the nursery. Five elite guards were posted outside, guarding the precious heir. She held her child close to her breast, he nursed happily, gulping down ounce after ounce of his mother's milk. Suddenly there was a loud crashing sound! The air filled with the sound of blades clashing, the guards were not permitted to use ki blasts so close to the young prince's nursery. Sherona fidgeted, covering her breast with the fabric of her dress. She laid baby Vegeta in his crib before going to investigate.
As she peered into the hall, her ebony eyes were met with a gruesome sight. All five guards had been slaughtered, cut to ribbons with what must have been a broad sword with a jagged blade. But where had the assassin gone? A clawed hand, holding a drugged cloth, clasped over Sherona's mouth. The fumes quickly went to work, and Sherona's body went limp in the devil's grasp.
As the sun began to set in the blood red Vegetasei sky, King Vegeta made his way to the nursury to beg his wife to leave the baby and come to bed. He whistled merrily, with his muscular arms propped behind his head. He hoped Sherona wouldn't be too upset about earlier. He began to drool a little as dirty thoughts popped into his head. However as he rounded the corner, the putrid smell of blood and decaying bodies filled his nostrils. He stared at the horrible sight before him. The guards lied dead on the floor, one smashed into the wall. Guts and dismembered body parts were strewn everywhere, "What the hell happened here!" After a few moments of taking in the gore a terrifying chill ran down his spine, "SHERONA!"
He ran frantically down the palace halls, towards the thrown room. When he reached the entrance, he forcefully threw open the doors. The first thing that caught his eye was Sherona hanging by chains from the ceiling. She was twisting and thrashing, trying desperately to free herself. Blood was pooling on the floor beneath her from deep gashes on her wrists. She called out to him, "Vegeta!" her voice was shaky, full of pain. He ran to the far side of the thrown room and grabbed a sword off of a wall decoration. "Hold on Sherona, I'll cut you down." He ran towards her, sword raised, ready to cut the chains. Just as he was about to slice through the iron chains a boot slammed into the side of his face. He skidded across the floor. Sherona tugged at her chains, "Vegeta!!!!" King Vegeta pulled himself up and turned his head to see who had attacked him. His eyes widened, It was Ambrose! Ambrose flapped his gigantic wings and landed lightly on the marble floor. "Ambrose! Why are you doing this?" asked the king, wiping blood off the side of his face. Ambrose cocked an eyebrow over his fierce red eyes, " Why not? Your damned father disgraced me. I begged him to kill me after he defeated me to save me from dishonor. But he refused, instead he sent me back home to face my father. And that my friend, was a fate worse than death. Now I'm going to make you all pay!" Vegeta's eyes narrowed, "What are you talking about? I was told you were needed back home." "He killed your stepmother! Then he tried to steal the King's Blade! He's a traitor, Vegeta!!!" shouted Sherona. Ambrose flung his arm towards her and fired a small blast, "Shut up! You little bitch!" he yelled, baring his teeth. It hit Sherona in the abdomen, She screamed out in pain, the searing heat burning her skin. Vegeta snapped! He lunged at Ambrose, knocking him to the ground. They rolled on the ground, Vegeta pounded at Ambrose's face with his fist. Ambrose tried with all his might to throw him off of him, but it was no use, Vegeta was too strong. He was able to get a boot underneath the Saiyan's stomach; he kicked Vegeta off. King Vegeta did a backflip, landed on his hands and pushed himself onto his feet. He stood his ground, getting into a fighting stance. Ambrose glared dangerously, blood poured out of the corners of his mouth, "Fool! I'll kill you for that!" He started gathering dark energy in his clawed hands. It got bigger and bigger until it was as big as the thrown itself. Strangely, Ambrose seemed to compose himself somewhat, then he chuckled. He pointed the blast at Sherona, "Or should I kill her first. You obviously put her life before your own." Vegeta's eyes narrowed, "Don't do it, Ambrose!" Ambrose smirked, and fired the black energy blast at the helpless Saiyan queen.
Just as death seemed imminent, someone in blue rushed through, slicing the chains easily with his powerful sword. He caught Sherona in his arms and dashed out of the way of the blast. The power ball vaporized the thrown into dust. Ambrose's eyes widened is disbelief, "…the King's Blade!" Ambrose let down his guard, "Terror Gun!" shouted the king. A beam of red light Hit Ambrose in the side, sending him flying clear across the room.
Sherona was placed gently on the floor. She looked up into the face of her rescuer. "Lucrin!" she yelled happily. Lucrin said nothing, picking up the King's Blade from the floor, he lifted himself up and stood dominantly over Sherona. He swung the sword around swiftly in his hands, and stabbed it deep into the ground. He held his hands firmly on the hilt of the blade, "Barrier!" A bubble of light surrounded them. Sherona looked around dumfounded, " What is this?" Lucrin looked over his shoulder, "Stay in the barrier, your grace. I must keep you safe." Sherona stood up, staring at her husband through the light, "We need to help him. Forget me. He needs us!" "No he doesn't. This is Vegeta's fight. We must not interfere." Replied Lucrin.
Ambrose lunged out of the crater he was in. He rushed towards Vegeta with lightning speed. The two kings clashed in the air. They clasped their hands together, each trying to overpower the other. Energy bounced around the room. Ambrose tried to plow a knee into Vegeta's stomach, but Vegeta met it with his own. Vegeta slammed a fist into Ambrose's face, a sickening crack rang through the room. He fell to the ground, rolling. Vegeta landed on the floor. He placed a boot on Ambrose's head, Ambrose's eyes shot open and he flung a ki blast into Vegeta. He staggered backwards, in surprise. The devil got Vegeta into a chokehold. Vegeta struggled against his grip. Ambrose had underestimated how powerful King Vegeta really was. Vegeta lurched forward, slamming Ambrose into the floor. He kicked Ambrose in the side. He flew into the air, but caught himself in midair. His eyes were dangerously wild, "Enough of this! You'll die with this planet!" He raised his hands into the air, A huge black ki blast with red lighting all around it appeared above him.
Vegeta looked towards Lucrin and Sherona, inside the barrier. "Lucrin, throw me the King's Blade." He pleaded. Lucrin shook his head, "I can't, the barrier will go down. I have to protect Sherona!" Vegeta glared at him, his arm outstretched, "If you don't give me the sword right now, where all gonna die!" Tears began to fall down Lucrin's face, "I…I can't. I can't do it." Ambrose finished gathering his ki ball, "See you in hell, Saiyans!" he shouted. Vegeta's glare intensified, "Give it to me, Now!" Lucrin continued to weep. Sherona sighed, she ripped The King's Blade from Lucrin's grasp and out of the ground. The barrier dissipated. She threw the mighty sword to the king. Vegeta caught in one hand, just as Ambrose released his bomb. A golden light enveloped the King's Blade as he swung it in the air. Then with a mighty roar he slammed it towards the dark energy bomb, "King's Blade!" Vegeta shouted. Golden energy waves rushed towards it .It cut through the evil energy easily and right into Ambrose.
Lucrin sat on his knees, staring at Vegeta as he pulled his father's move. "Sherona, do you see what I see?" he asked his eyes fixed on the Saiyan king. "I know. He wealds the King's Blade as if he's had it his entire life." Sherona could not see what Lucrin was fixated on. Just behind Vegeta stood another Saiyan king one that had been dead for near eighteen years, King Varik. He stood valiantly, his motions echoing that of his son. The smoke cleared, revealing nothing left of the devil king. King Vegeta sheathed the King's Blade, "It is done." Said Vegeta and the spirit of his father in perfect unison. Varik disappeared. The danger over, Sherona ran to her husband and threw her arms around his neck. He smiled and swung her around in his arms. She kissed him passionately, her slender fingers ran seductively through his dark brown hair. "Vegeta, I can't believe how powerful you are!" He smiled and looked at his hands, "Neither do I." She stared lovingly into his eyes, "You saved my life. Thank you." She planted a kiss on his lips. He pulled away and smirked towards Lucrin, "I couldn't have done it without Lucrin. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have reached you in time." She smiled at Lucrin, "You're right. You're both my heroes." She left Vegeta and waltzed over to Lucrin. She pecked him lightly on the cheek, "Thank you." Lucrin blushed violently. "Uh…Where's Veggie?" Sherona's eyes got as big as saucers, "Oh my god VEGGIE! I LEFT HIM ALL ALONE!!!!"
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How did you like that? I enjoyed doing the fighting scene between Ambrose and Vegeta.
NEXTIME: The Queen of all Saiyans meets the King of Theives
Sherona meets her real daddy!!! Well…She gets robbed by him. Lucrin gets a big surprise! What could it be? I'll give you a hint it has something to do with Ruby. - This chapter is gonna be hilarious!
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