Disclaimer Dragonball Z or anything affiliated does not belong to me, nor do I have any rights to it.

Summary: Set at a time where Planet Vegeta existed and was actively colonizing other countries. In order to keep Planet Earth fairly independent, King Hercule gives his daughter to the Prince – now King – of all Saiyans. Despite fate, they will still find each other. G/V

Author's Note: Thanks for the wonderful reviews. Special thanks for Goldenwolf for proofreading. Short chapters will continue to ensue for a while.

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Chapter 11: For the Life That Split Them Apart

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They say distance

will break a relationship

So stay away from me

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The first kiss was their last kiss.

The day they landed Vegeta greeted them. He wore an angry look on his face but was relieved to see Videl safe. He did not hug her but his hands held her face gently as his dark eyes examined her face. The King did care about her.

"I have read the report Gohan," the King said, his eyes never leaving Videl. His hands dropped to her side but then held hers and brought it up to his lips in a gentle kiss. "I'm glad you are both safe. I am also impressed you were able to kill those assassins." She was unsure if it was admiration in his eyes, but she turned at Gohan and sputtered out, "You told him!?"

"I had to tell him the truth Videl," Gohan told her, his stare never leaving the King. "Do I have permission to leave on my new mission?" he asked.

Vegeta nodded. "Refi has the details." He watched Gohan depart in the dusty air and his grip on the Princess's hand strengthened. "Come now. Trunks is waiting for you."

Videl smiled slowly, dressed in a simple gown and a small crown. Vegeta's public display of affection was surprising to her, but she shrugged it off. Maybe he just missed her. Very soon she was brought back to the castle and she was reunited with her son.

"Did you bring me back anything?" he asked her with eyes so bright and eager.

She nodded. "I brought a lot of games for you. I know you love them."

His excitement increased and immediately he wanted her to show him where they were and how to play. He frowned however when he found that the package was opened. "What happened?"

Videl made a mischievous smile. "Sorry about that. Gohan and I got bored, so we played a little."

Trunks forgave her. "Well, I hope you're good then 'cause I want a challenge." He was a smart child, Videl thought, as she watched him hook the console to the Earth television. His smile grew to the point where he showed off his pearly white teeth when he handed his mother the remote controller.

"I'm glad you're back," he said, starring at the screen as he sat down in a cross-legged position.

"I missed you too," she said, kissing him on the forehead. "Do you have stories to tell me?" she asked then.

Trunks nodded. "Yup. But after we play."

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Later that night, the King held a small welcome-back feast. It was sad, she thought, that her eyes spent the whole night searching for the man that she had fallen for.

Gohan was not present.

Trunks collided with her once again. He had more stories to tell her.

Still her eyes hunted for him amongst the crowd.

Videl grew acquainted with the Queen's baby. The baby was cute, chubby and happy.

Her violet-blue eyes were distracted and kept searching.

Finally when he arrived, everyone disappeared and he was the only one in her vision.

Gohan told her that his new mission was to leave the planet. There was no background but whiteness and no background noise either.

And her heart settled deep in her stomach. Her eyes saddened and she fought hard not to frown.

"But I will come back. Three months."

Why was he telling her this? She would not let him go so easily, she decided.

"Meet me at night," she whispered, hardly audible, but she knew he could read her lips.

"What?" he hissed, obviously perplexed.

She shook her head barely. "I can't talk to you openly here."

He understood and nodded. Then when it was night, she knew Vegeta would probably come to her but before she would bow to her King, she met Gohan by the edge of the castle. The Princess was certain no one would be here after careful examination.

"Why did you call me here, Princess?" he asked her, in a polite voice of course. Gohan wore his Saiyan armour and his Saiyan-like personality returned.

Streams of moonlight cascaded down her face and she told him simply, "I told you, I can't talk to you openly there, in public." Then her eyes softened and she looked tired. "Can't I say a proper good-bye to you?" She had a slender, silky dress on; her shoulders were covered by a black, woolly shawl that her father had bought her. The light wind tickled her face and she smiled. "Can't I tell you thank you for being a bodyguard, chaperone and a good friend for the time I've known you?"

He closed some space in between them and his eyes searched around if anyone was watching. "Then you're welcome. I would say it was only my job, but I do value you as my friend." Gohan knew it hurt the both of them that he had not acknowledged her feelings on the ship. He could not do anything. He was a soldier, who served the King. After he had kissed her on the spaceship, he had gone to sleep, or had tried to. And then when he woke up, they were ready to land on Vegeta. There was no time to sort whatever was between them and thus they had both pretended nothing had happened.

It was easier to pretend there was nothing.

Videl looked down for a moment and her eyes grew heavy. She knew it was wrong. They both knew it was wrong. But she let these words come out of her mouth: "I want you to kiss me."

"What?" His eyes fluttered opened.

Her voice became suddenly demanding and terse. "If you're going to leave me, for three months, kiss me now." Her eyes then widened in honest shock when he gripped her shoulders so suddenly, pushing her against the wall. A dark shadow covered them both and the night's wind grew chilly. The animals of the night made their calls and a shiver crept down her spine.

His mouth covered hers, hard, deep, a kiss that was fierce and demanding. His hands held her face gently, searing a fire on her skin. When she placed her hands over his the heat mounted.

When Gohan pulled away he told Videl, "In three months we will forget about each other." His lips tasted hers again. "And we will never do this again." He kissed her once more, but this time the kiss was slow, savouring her.

Soon, a particular animal in the night made a piercing call, breaking them apart.

Gohan looked at her teary eyes. "You are beautiful," he breathed. His mouth twisted in a frown and his heart was torn. "Your King is waiting for you." His voice broke and he could not stop her when she closed the space between them in a firm hug.

"You are my King," she whispered, holding him tight. The Earth Princess could hear his heartbeat and closed her eyes shut, wanting to be with him. His arms wrapped around her small frame hesitantly but he held her and hated fate for the position he was in.

It was impossible to be together. They knew that.

So in three months Gohan hoped whatever they felt would disappear.

Unfortunately, that amount of time did nothing.

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If heaven dared separate us

Let them try

If hell tried to sever our ties

Let them try

We have met once

And we will meet again

Now let us see what this world gives us

Author's Note: Please review. Also check out mine and Wind2's new story Blood on the Throne. It's a remake of The Reward, the Throne; Failure, Death and written so much better this time. We are also determined to finish this one, haha, and would like to see how you like the new version better. It'll probably be my last G/V (long) story that I've started before I jump ship to Bleach (well I already start that). Anyways, kiss kiss.