Chapter 26

Freiza's POV

I walked into Zarbons room, to see him he is reading magazine's by candlelight with Jeice I must say I am proud of him. It was late and he was tired, he was not allowed to wear his engagement garments when he slept, and trust me Zarbie gave me a fight about it he looked like he was going to cry, but we decided Zarbon can have his garments next to him on his bedside table. Knowing he was busy I snuck out.

"Um Lord Freiza?" It was Radzi he hasn't really called me Master yet, but these things take time and sometimes things that take the longest are the most worthwhile.

"Yes Child what is it?" I say I put my book down,

"Um Zarbon and Jeice are in Zarbon's room," I blink I didn't see a problem with that.

"Are they not getting married? I don't want Dodboria to beat Jeice," I blink again, Radzi still can't call him the right name and to my knowledge Jeice was not being beaten but any concern is a concern, and if Dodoria was beating him Jeice would of course be removed form Dodoria's care.

"Did Jeice say Dodoria was beating him, did you notice any bruising?" I must say Dodoria's actions didn't scream that he was beating Jeice, but I guess you never really know a person. I just assumed that Dodoria bringing him whatever gifts he could he cared for Jeice but maybe… he didn't.

"Well … no but wouldn't he get jealous?" I relax Radzi didn't know, he was just concerned for Jeices welfare and I didn't blame him, Jeice got diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression which is causing headaches for Dodoria. Try having a fiancé who panic's about leaving the gas oven on, they don't even have a gas oven, it's electric.

I know it's not Jeices fault about his anxiety but he doesn't love Dodoria and I know it and sometimes I think Dodoria knows it, but Dodoria just goes along with the boy who can't go on any medications, apparently when the doctor had to decide to whether stock the ship with anxiety and depression medications and more pain medication he went with the pain meds… which he assures me, he will never do again.

"Dodoria understands Jeices need for friends, but the rule is that the door must be left wide open." Radzi didn't looked convinced, "Dodoria will be here to pick him up in about ten fifteen minutes." Jeice … .through no longer on suicide watch wasn't allowed to be home alone all day.

I worried about Dodoria I cared about him … quite a lot, a little more than people say or that I display, Dodoria has been trying to get Jeice to warm up to him, but giving gifts were difficult since there is no mall here, we haven't stopped for a month and it was taking its toll on my men they are jumpy even the boys want to stretch their legs, Zarbon just wants to hold Mantra and Vegeta wants to fly outside. Supplies were running low, we have never not stopped this long before and this part is uncharted well… I and my parents don't own it so stopping is unwise. Even myself and the kids have cut our food intake down, Zarbon joked it's still more than he got when he was with Belo but I know the kids are suffering and I hate it. I knew Radzi's actions was also a cause from fatigue I didn't blame him we are all tired and cranky its cold here and there is little power to use for heating, any reason why Zarbon misses Mantra since they started the relationship he has been unable to call him for a month. But I did explain the situation, but I know Mantra will be expecting the worst.

"Master is it dinner yet?" I turn to Vegeta, I didn't blame him he hasn't eaten since breakfast and it's almost dinner, and even then was a small sandwich, I shake my head, I myself had cut down too… I couldn't starve my boys I may be there Master but I took them in I know that I have to take care of them. I had some noodles last night even Dodoria was eating more than me and he was sharing with Jeice.

"This won't last much longer," I promise, the reason for the food crisis was simple Mericho men had poisoned some of the food so much of it had to be thrown out and this was before Zarbon told Mericho he didn't want anything to do with him, Mericho thinks it's over the food incident, I know Mericho wanted my men and Zarbon my men because of the death of his people (they attacked us first) and his son, because its his son.

Safe to say we kept the fact that Zarbon is Mericho's son quiet from my men and me may have lied a little, we told them Zarbon had a horrible time when he was there and just wants to be with me. When asked about the food Zarbon said at least here he knows no one will stab him to death at night it was a lie but believable. Some of the men believed Jeice poisoned the food but no one believed that theory, why poison the food of the ship you will be on. And Jeice has no love for Mericho that's for sure; Mericho kicked him out like he was rubbish.

I knew each boy wasn't eating as much as they should and it's my fault but I worried about them. Dodoria himself has lost almost fifteen kilograms in a month, he rarely ate but was often sick, and he ate some of the poisoned food, and for two weeks was horribly sick. I worried for his health but to my surprise it was Jeice whom took care of him very good care, but now… Dodoria thinks Jeices actions were that Jeice feels something for him; sadly … this isn't a good thing.

I was looking forward to getting home it was only a few days away, I also wanted to kill Mericho but I better not, Zarbon is too young to be king.

Sitting down looking at my maps made me think that if we cut through a small uncharted (well people have been through it before… but it's filled with astroids) section of space, for only one day we would reach the most rural of my planets Planet Freiza 36 in less than one day… I had to take the risk some of my men were sick and the others (thanks again Mericho!) were unable to leave the ship to get food and supplies because of the dangers not just the people but disease. I had to take the risk.

Vegerta's POV

"Were starving," I complained for the fifteenth time that day, as normal Freiza only nodded, my collar was firmly in place, but we were (me Rad and Zarbon) were tired hungry and grumpy. We were all grumpy.

"I am sorry Prince but there isn't much food left, its only for a few days, we are almost home, why don't you go play games?" For some reason Freiza looked ill.

"Master, when did you eat last?" I ask, he sighed, it then occurred to me, that me Radzi and Zarbie eating two meals a day…. Maybe the only ones here that are doing that.

"Don't ask stupid questions child, now off to bed," he said in his high pitched voice turned and didn't say anything, I knew my Master well enough to leave when I am told.

"Yes, Master, sorry." I go to leave; I turn to Freiza, he did look very worried I heard Dodoria mention something about an asteroid, and we will be at one of Freiza's planet in just a few days. But Freiza was still very worried; I ran up to him and hugged him, Freiza looked surprised, but kissed my hair. And I totted off to bed.

That night was bumpy as all hell; I spent half the night falling out of bed and the other half trying to climb back into bed. At one stage we went upside down and my bed SMASHED on the ground at this Freiza ran in. Zarbon had to be helped as he got stuck under his bed, and the piano he loves so dearly is now in five hundred pieces, and don't get me started about the desk I own, sadly all my school books survived.

I spent the rest of the night in Masters bed with Radzi, (Master got rope and tied it down) Zarbon on the other hand slept on the floor while Master went to the ships wheel,

When this happened one of the dancing forces had come and stayed with us, I like Recoome but he was nuts!

I thought morning would never come in the end we all slept on the floor and we kept sliding. I worried about my Master, he was really all I have, he cared for me he helped me adjust he saved me… he loves us a lot.

Freiza came in tired and exhausted he lay on the bed and didn't come up for hours… I knew he was scared, I couldn't blame him…

Dodoria's POV

The boy slept on the floor as my bed went to the roof and smashed and broke, so we both slept on a mattress on the floor it was the first time we slept together and he feel on me so many times he got use to it.

"You have been very kind to me since I have come here." Jeice said I turned Jeice was sitting on the mattress with clothes which are mine; he wasn't looking at me, just his hands, "thank you."

"You are welcome, but starving you isn't being kind." I say, each soldier had rationed food, and Jeice had barely any… he wasn't supposed to be on the ship.

"You split your food with me, I am grateful."

He looked up and smiled softly, marrying me was going to be good for me and bad for him. I already have permission to have him with us when we leave next. But because half the ship is sick it won't be for a while.

"When we get you to your new home, I will get you treatment for anxiety and depression," his face paled,

"I am sorry you have been good to me." I felt my face blush, I wasn't mad at him because of his disorders, I couldn't blame him….

"I am not mad, really…." He nodded but I knew he didn't trust me… "When we get to my house I'll …" I didn't know what to do, what you do with a terrified child bride I will never know… "We can do lots of fun things." He backed away looking terrified "no not that sweetie not sex there is plenty of things we can do. I have a play station in my apartment."
"I finished school; I don't require games to keep amused." I felt my face blush he didn't like me, why didn't like me.

"I am sorry only trying to be helpful." He nodded, and went back to staring at his hands, he rarely talked and when he did I tried to be helpful but I think I scare him, "when we get home we have to have a quickie marriage, or Freiza might get impatient," he nodded "anything in particular you would like for our marriage like in a garden or in a tower or in a hall." He shrugged "Small or large," another shrug I stroked his hair "come on love we have to get wedded soon or …" I turned away oh god I almost forced him.

"Or what?" he started I bite my lip, crap I only meant to say or Freiza will get suss but he went so pale, and I sat him down or he would faint.

"Nothing, nothing just want it done quick I don't want to wait," if I was to be alone forever I would not survive marrying a young man who I had only ever seen a few times, I just thought he was cute and Freiza caught me looking he was the one who said I should ask for the boys hand, I just didn't expect anything to come from it. "Freiza just might wonder if we don't get wedded soon that's all…" he looked up and looked scared, I knew he didn't trust anyone especially me or Freiza, we have been forcing Zarbon on him and while they were at Mericho's they were friends but now he can't understand while someone like Zarbon would want to marry Mantra….

We spent the rest of the day trying… well I was trying to plan the weeding and Jeice trying to not let me plan the wedding I was actually getting frustrated even though I would never hurt him I wanted him to be happy…. I needed him to be happy. "Can you talk to me about this." I ask. He looked sad, "I know you fear me, but if we don't wed… Freiza may wonder why we are unwedded."

He nodded, "I care for you, but I don't love you." He said sadly I looked at him, "I am trying nothing would make me happier but I can't love you" I looked at him he looked… saddened.

"These things take time Jeice, there is no rush." I say gently he started to cry.
"You have been so good to me, and nothing would make me happier then to love you." I held him… maybe he wasn't just a spoilt brat after all.

I held him tight and he told me that he cared for me… a lot, but not love me. "We will be at our home soon. We will eat well when we return," he held me close crying, crying always crying.

"Say you love me," He asked, I look at him.

"I love you," I say full of confidence, I love him very much. He placed his hand to my chest under my armour I was in shock he was touching me… his never done that before.

I knew my Fiancé was very young, so it's not really… his fault but I had to admit I loved it when he willing touched me.

To my shock he kissed me.

The next morning I moved Jeice to my chest so I can keep him warm, I was fat so my warmth will help. "Morning hansom," I say as he started to stir.

"Morning," he answered. I moved in for a kiss and he let me.

"Thank you for last night, I know it's unusual to have sex before marriage but it shows you trust me, and I am grateful." I say, he smiled a little and looked a bit scared I knew why but if I do this just right he will be happy. He smiled at me, and I held him close.

"We should get up," he says softly and I held my breath was he no longer happy lying with me? "Freiza may lose his temper if you are late." I nodded I understood, normally Freiza was harsh and brutal, so I understand his fear.

"Of course my love." I say, we got up and I struggled to dress but in the end I had some clothing on me and he gave me a warm bowl of soup and some bread pretty pathetic breakfast but I knew he worked hard to make the soup as deliciously as possible with the little rations we had. When I ate what I had (which was more than my boy often ate).

He gave me a small bucket to wash with, some of the water was polluted and had to be removed. I kissed Jeice on the lips and I left.

When I went to Freiza I noticed he was on the phone to someone, "yes he is Mericho's son we have been through this a dozen times. Yes I l know what it means Mantra, Zarbon is sole heir to the Hue galaxy, can you imagine it? My Slave your fiancé." I said nothing "all the changelings answering to Zarbon, of course Zarbon wouldn't really be in charge, he would have myself or you Mantra telling him what to do." He turned to me noticing me and smiled. "Oh and some people of Jeices planet survived you say, hmm and they are on your planet… I see well Mantra that is probably why you have an immigration problem. No, no let them stay, how many Mantra? Really that many I was unsure when I destroyed the planet so many were on its sister planet, of course the sister planet could not hold them for that long which is why some are moving to yours. Well we have there King," Freiza said with an evil smirk, "oh yes Jeice is still alive, he is going to be marrying my right hand man Dodoria," I looked up some of Jeices people … they were alive? "Oh Jeices Mother survived, really that's interesting, no I will not be sharing that information Jeice is to know nothing, it doesn't matter as soon as he says 'I do' Dodoria will be in charge of what little there is left anyway." I looked up in shock, "no Mantra Zarbon is not with me, hmm, yes he has got messages from his Father I just haven't let him see them… I agree the less Zarbon knows the better I want the boy to have some sort of childhood. Yes okay talk soon." And he hung the phone up.
"Jeice's mother is alive?" I ask, Freiza nodded, my mouth goes wide, "he will be overjoyed," Freiza glared at me.

"He is not to know, Jeice is the King of what little there is left and so you my friend will place forms in front of him and tell him to sign and he will sign when he says I do. YOU will sign, there is still a sister planet and I admit... their technology is … desirable, and while Jeice is there King he will give it all to me." Freiza said smirking. I was in shock, but I rarely nodded. "How is the boy anyway, how are you feeling?" I shrugged.

"Sick, but I will do better when we land," Freiza nodded,
"You and me both, Dodoria do you need a slave?" I was confused but I shook my head. "Shame, I can't keep Radzi…" he said sighing; he saw my face, "he can't read, he can barely write I need a certain standard to serve me. I don't want to just give him to anyone, it's not his fault. But I cannot keep him, three is just too many."

"What about Lord Cooler?" I ask

"He has two slaves already Salza, and another boy, but I think he died,"

"You're Father?" I ask,

"I don't want to punish the poor boy," Freiza said, "my Father has many slaves, Radzi would need to go to a place he can be raised like Zarbon and Vegeta. Someone who can teach him to read and write I just don't have the patients." I understood.

"What about the doctor?" I askm, the doctor always needs help and he is quite clever I am sure he would educate the boy.

"No, I thought of him but he would endlessly talk about what is the difference between me and Mericho?" He snared, I knew Freiza well, I have served him for many years and I knew I had to do something right soon, or he would quite simply loose it.

"What about Ginyu?" I ask Freiza looked up his horns looked interested.

"Yes Ginyu would be perfect, he did actually request a baby for adoption a few years ago but he was denied because I can't have my best captain running off to raise a baby alone now can I?" Freiza said, for a crazy second I pictured captain Ginyu changing diapers and dropping a baby Ginyu off at ball games. Then the image changed to Jeice and me changing nappies of a baby Jeice (as I prayed no child looked like me) and the image made me smile.

"No of course not, he is the leading of a feared force" I say I wasn't sure if my words were convincing but Freiza was too happy to care.

"Then it is settled, Radzi will go to Ginyu, Ginyu will get a child, Radzi will receive excellent training and a education." He said clamping his hands together. Then and all mighty noise aroused from the ship… we were home.

Mericho's POV

Mericho the leader of the Hue galaxy the king of the shape shifters was NOT a happy chappie.

His only son was gone, with bloody Freiza no less.

Jeice in his anger had told Freiza about secret passageways and so King cold had decided to send some men bust out one of his charges Merpu, so he no longer had a hold over king cold. King cold had always done what he wanted because he had his Bastard son Merpu… He couldn't decide what was worse, he the king of the shape shifters keeping his Bastard son as leverage, or people finding out he had a Bastard son, so either way he had leverage.

But that was all gone now.

He paced angrily, Freiza had given him a boy, just like his Father before him… but now Freiza had made it quite clear Zarbon would have nothing to do with him. When I questioned Freiza saying they were similar. After all he gave him Zarbon in the first place he reminded me that Zarbon loved him more than he will ever love me.
A sad but true fact, my son was to become king someday.

But first I have to get him home, and no matter what, I will.