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Year 776 May
Gohan made it to her Birthday without any of the signs that came last time she found out she was pregnant. Even taking a test confirmed that the pills worked. Though knowing that she was only able to get pregnant twice a year she decided to not keep taking the contraception all the time.
This year she didn't want a large party instead opting for a BBQ with her friends and family. Loving the relaxing time away from Reining the world and just being able to be Gohan, mother of 2, wife and friend. Not future Queen of the world. Not that she hated it, or that she would give it up, she just enjoyed being herself fully with no titles and only got that around her friends and family.
Vegeta had remained a steady father helping Gohan out with babysitting and not training 24/7. Though still spending a large chunk of his days training. King Furry seemed to be doing better and started making some public appearances again, taking the load off of Gohan. The year was going by smoothly. She was so caught up in being a mother and looking over the world governments as well as keeping up training, while also trying to enjoy the simple things in life, like spending time with her family and friends, that she lost track of the months going by to the point Gohan forgot that her time of the month would be coming up, hence forgetting she would need to start taking the contraception again. Vegeta knew about the pills he agreed that they should wait a little bit but figured she would already be taking them, he made it clear he wanted more children with her but after the troubles with Chiku he would wait. They had many years ahead of them.
By the month of October Gohan's hormones were starting to take over once more. Vegeta was finding it hard to resist her of an evening and during the day if he didn't leave the house to train. Not wanting an explosion of lust during the full moon again the couple found themselves in passionate embraces and more, whenever they got a moment alone. By the time the full moon was as it's peak the pull to be with each other was still there but no where near as intense. Vegeta had thought ahead for the night knowing what it would involve and with Chiku being old enough to not sleep through the night he set it up that Piccolo would look after her since they seemed to get along, even though it vexed him. Sending the boys to stay at Bulma's for the night with the intention of whisking Gohan away to the cottage before sunset.
Right before the sunset Vegeta surprised Gohan by turning Super Saiyan 4 before the moon had risen showing his control over it. Gohan showed her control by not wanting to transform under the pressure of the moon. Instead suggesting they go for a moon light swim. Vegeta remained his intense self the whole night but Gohan was lost in the feel of him. Come morning it occurred to her that she hadn't taken any of the pills. She didn't want to bring it up to Vegeta just yet as they both wanted to wait a bit before more kids, but the feeling did sit heavy with her.
Making it back to the cottage for breakfast, as she was setting the machine her mobile called. Looking at the caller ID she saw Mrs Pincell was calling. She had called many times through the night apparently so had her grandfather and even Bulma.
"Morning Mrs Pincell."
"Oh, thank Kami Gohan, I'm so glad I've been able to reach you. I need you here at the palace as soon as you can. I know you don't like being disturbed on full moons or the day after but, it's an emergency. King Furry, he.. He had a heart attack early last night."
"Wow, just like that… But, he was meant to be getting better."
"We need you here before we let the press know but I swear some attendants have probably already informed the media. I just thought you'd like to see him before the coroner comes, they should be here any moment."
"Um yeah, I'll be there in a few minutes just let me get dressed."
"Long live the Queen." Mrs Pincell stated solemnly before Gohan hung up the phone in a daze.
All thoughts of baby's left Gohan's mind hearing she now was the Queen. She had been preparing for it most of her life. She had a good support group behind her and trustworthy advisers. But she thought deep down her grandfather and King Furry would live a lot longer. No amount of training could prepare her to actually be the Queen at the age of 19.
"What was that about." Vegeta's gruff voice pulled her out of her musing.
Turning to him with a look of grief, "King Furry died last night. I have to get to the Palace as soon as I can. I.. I don't think I'm ready.."
Vegeta came up to his mate grabbed her shoulders looking her the eye. He really wasn't a lovey dovey type and wasn't good at encouraging words, but he tried for the family he had made and his chosen mate. Only in secret of course, never around other people.
"You are the strongest person I know; you have been ready for this since you were a teenager. Don't doubt yourself. The mate I chose is strong and can give me a run for my money with her confidence in herself, stemmed from years of putting confidence in others. We got this together."
"Together." Gohan breathed.
"Eat first. Then we leave."
The funeral was a large public affair. His oldest advisor gave the eulogy, Gohan sat stoic in the front. She had come to care for King Furry. He had told her over and over how she had turned into the closest thing to family he had after his real family had died. She was glad she got years to watch how to reign under him. It was very different to the small principality she was originally going to inherit, Vegeta and Goten sat on either side of her with her grandfather looking worn-out himself on Goten's other side. Gohan was grateful to her family. She knew Vegeta wasn't one for being in the public eye. He couldn't care less anymore, but for her he would stand beside her, even if he had his signature stoic, bored look the entire time, showing the world she has a supportive yet reclusive partner.
The plans for the Coronation were well under way before King Furry passed. There wasn't much else to plan except the date, 2 weeks after the funeral was the date set. Gohan thought about waiting longer out of respect but didn't voice it everyone was rushing around her putting so much effort into the day.
Year 776, October 19th
The morning of the Coronation Gohan, Vegeta and Goten all I.T'd to the Palace to get ready as it was easier to be in the palace where the Coronation would be held, Erasa had been planning the outfits for months apparently. Very proud of herself for the designs she made, as Vegeta and Goten would walk up to the Throne flanking her before sitting off to the side. Erasa spent the most time on helping Gohan, leaving the boys to get ready by themselves. Her hair looked a lot more tame than normal, in a low bun. The dress Erasa designed looked like a mix between her wedding dress and a standard ball dress. With metal shoulder pads holding on the same cape from her wedding, the dress was a royal blue and silver/gold. Gohan felt really uncomfortable in such a puffy dress she was told it would only be for the ceremony then after she addressed the public she would be able to change into a more comfortable outfit.
Erasa had really gotten good at blending normal human clothing looks and what little she had learnt of traditional Saiyan armour from the few outfits Bulma had given her to study and dressed both Vegeta, Goten and even Trunks, so as not to be left behind, in a royal blue outfit matching the style Vegeta wore to their wedding, giving the boys no reason to complain about having to dress up. Even though the boys were 10 and 11 they were aging much like Gohan did, looking older than they were.
Walking up to the throne she had Vegeta and Goten flanking her. Chiku was being held by Piccolo as she stayed quiet with him, already waiting at the front of the room alongside her Grandfather. As she climbed the stairs to the throne Vegeta and Goten stayed down in the crowds. Multiple video Camera's were positioned around the room with one being close enough to catch all the words being said. The speaker for the united Parliaments walked up to stand beside her, addressing the crowd, welcoming and explaining what today was about like they didn't already know, then directly talking to Gohan.
"Do you solemnly promise and swear to govern and protect the people of the Principality known as the Ox – Kingdom and the combined Kingdoms, in so doing uniting all regions of the world under the peaceful protection of your reign?"
"I solemnly promise so to do." Gohan responded with clear confidence in her voice.
"Will you to your power cause law and justice in mercy, to be executed in all your judgements?"
"I will give my life in the pursuit to protect all my people across the globe." She replied with resoluteness, looking directly into the closest camera before passing eyes over the crowd in front of her.
The crown Jewels that were only used for this type of Ceremony by Furry's family since the combining of the first few kingdoms, was then placed atop her head by her Grandfather to symbolise Gohan being the only ruler from then on. A gold orb and sceptre were placed in her hands by the speaker. After that, one at a time people were able to pay homage to her. Starting with her grandfather, followed by Goten and what should have been Vegeta, but he wasn't there. After smiling at her son she looked around quickly while a procession of Parliament heads from each region came to kneel before her. She spotted Vegeta to the back of the room with what looked like 2 aliens she hadn't seen before and possibly the white mohawk of the short Supreme Kai, in some sort of heated discussion, being joined by an angry looking Bulma, probably going to scold Vegeta for not being where he should be. All thoughts of anger left when she thought about Shin making it to her Coronation. After it seemed almost everyone in the room had paid homage, not that she cared if people hadn't it was all just ceremony and tradition, Gohan rose from the throne handing the sceptre and orb back to the speaker, breaking tradition and bowing deeply back to the crowd somehow the crown stayed on her head firmly. She may be Queen now but that wouldn't change the humbleness of her nature.
Standing tall smiling the classic Son grin at the people in front of her, the speaker loudly proclaimed, "long live Queen Gohan, of the combined kingdoms, the great protector of the world, defeater of the terrible Majin Buu, our Golden Fighter, Martial arts Champion of the world!" The cheers of the room deafening. Before Gohan could do anything she was ushered out of the room by Mrs Pincell, keeping to a schedule and with Goten, Chiku and Grandpa taken to the balcony that looked out over the city. Below her was what seemed like the entire population of West city and Satan City plus extras in the gardens of the Palace. Gohan had wanted the day to be seen as a day for everyone so she had opened the grounds to the public as the building would be a public building from today onwards and set up a festival with all the foods from around the world that she could get as well as produce stalls and rides. All this was ignored as Gohan and her family stood before them smiling and waving to the cheers of "Long live the Queen." Her ascension onto the throne had so little opposition that it had been the swiftest ascension in the Combined Kingdoms history ever. She was happy the people were okay with her and her family being the face of their world.
Vegeta came up behind her finally making his appearance. "I thought you'd wandered off to be with your new friends Vegeta, don't you want to stand above all the weak humans as the consort to the Queen." Gohan teased. She honestly didn't care she knew he wasn't one for crowds, she only did it cause it was expected of the Queen to be in the public eye.
"Funny," He responded not sounding the least bit amused. "There's some people here that could be dangerous, to the point the Supreme Kai came to warn me before they showed up." Vegeta tried to looks like they were having an light-hearted conversation by half-heartedly waving to the crowds below.
"Are they the 2 aliens that you were talking to?"
"Yes, we need to end this public spectacle now and deal with it. It could mean the annihilation of the planet if they get annoyed."
"Seems pretty serious. Okay I'll go change and meet you in the throne room, I was going to meet the other Z-fighters there before addressing the crowds of the festival." Gohan turned from the balcony and went to the room she had used earlier to get ready. The crown on her head was changed out for the smaller tiara given to her from her grandfather after the ceremony. As well as changing into her casual warrior like outfit. It was the same as her fighting outfit but over the armour was a lose skirt with slits up the sides that were only noticeable when she was running. Walking down to the throne room Gohan was greeted by Shin.
Rewind to the beginning of the Ceremony: Vegeta P.O.V.
He still didn't like wearing anything but his Saiyan armour Bulma had created or the few training outfits he had but the blonde friend of his wife was getting better at designing clothing that looked Saiyan even if it had elements of the Earthlings style. As he walked behind his wife to her throne, a flash of white and purple caught his eye. Looking to the back of the room he saw the Supreme Kai looking worried and waving him over. Once he had done his part of escorting his wife to the Throne he discreetly moved over to the Kai.
"Gohan would be happier if you came up and showed you came to such a simple thing as a mortals Coronation Kai."
"I know but this is important. Beerus the destroyer has awoken, and I felt his power coming here to Earth after he visited the Grand Kai's planet. I came as soon as I felt them moving again. He was looking for Saiyans according the Grand Kai. He may be here any moment."
"I know that name, just before Planet Vegeta was destroyed someone by that name came by. The God of Destruction if I'm not mistaken."
"Correct, I don't know why he is coming here, it may be because Gohan a Saiyan, is known as the destroyer of Majin Buu. You need to keep him happy. It could risk the destruction of the planet."
"Damn and of all the days. Why do uninvited guests always come on important days." Vegeta stated.
"Well Prince, that's a rude way to think of guests coming to pay respects to other leaders." A voice came from behind him. Turning he saw a purple cat similar in looks to a sphinx cat, followed by a tall elegant looking being with his white hair in a high ponytail.
'Uh, um, Lord Beerus. What a surprise. It has been a while." Vegeta stammered, bowing deeply.
"Hmm yes, 39 years I believe, you're looking well."
"Um, thank you? Uh.. May I ask what brings you to this little planet?"
"Well I was hoping to find something. This is the largest collection of Saiyans remaining, I was hoping you would have the information I need."
"Oh, uh, I hope I can help but the other Saiyans here are all half breeds, I was so young when the planet was destroyed, I'm not sure what help we can be. Uh, um, if you wait here the ceremony will be almost over. If you can wait a little while, we may be able to talk to people that can help."
Just then Bulma came up ready to chew into him for not paying homage to Gohan, as it was the tradition for the family and partners to be first to kneel. Before she could get a word out Vegeta had already placed his hand over her mouth while Shin tried to calm her hoping not to make a scene. Ripping his hand away she whisper yelled, "Vegeta, you know how important today is, why are you hiding in the corner with these strangers?!"
"They're old acquaintances, Lord Beerus and his attendant Whis, and you know the Supreme Kai."
"Well… You should get back to the front of the procession Gohan needs the support you give her. Pleasure to meet you by the way." Bulma briskly yet politely stated before going back to the front as it was nearing the end of the ceremony.
"She seems like a firecracker. Was that Mrs Vegeta?" Whis noted.
"Uh, no we share a child, but she is not my wife. My wife is the one being crowned Queen right now."
"What a young wife," Whis coyly mused looking to the front of the room.
Any more words being said were drowned out when the speaker declared, "long live Queen Gohan, of the combined kingdoms, the great protector of the world, defeater of the terrible Majin Buu, our Golden Fighter and Martial arts champion of the world!" The deafening cheers of the room drowning out all conversation.
Once the cheers died down, "I'll go get my wife and our children, Supreme Kai do you mind waiting here with Lord Beerus while I get Gohan."
"Yes, of course." Just a Vegeta was to leave Piccolo and the rest of the fighters came over to greet Shin and the strange newcomers. Vegeta hoped none would insult the God of Destruction and get the planet blown up while he was getting his wife. She had trained under the Supreme Kai and mentioned going over all the Saiyan histories. He hoped she may have the answers that would spare the small planet he called home now.
Gohan P.O.V
Walking down to the throne room Gohan was greeted by Shin. "Shin what a pleasant surprise. What brings you to my humble planet? Another universe threatening monster?" Gohan teased as she bowed to shin. She may be Queen of this planet, but she was not above a Kai and she knew it. This got her an appreciative grunt from the strangers, though she tried to ignore it.
"Well a congratulations is in order I'm sure the planet will thrive with you as their Queen."
"Thank you. That's very high praise."
"Yes ,yes now I'm starting to get bored of being ignored. I came here for a reason. The Prince said you may be able to help, even though your so young and only a half breed. I want to know what a Super Saiyan God is."
"Oh. I'm sorry I didn't mean to ignore you, we haven't been introduced though." Gohan was thrown by the abruptness of the cat looking creature. "I'm Queen Gohan and you are?" Gohan politely bowed she figured that was the right thing to do as they had Shin and Vegeta acting jumpy. They were trying to hide it but Gohan could tell.
"Where are my manners? I am Lord Beerus the God of Destruction. This is my attendant Whis." Both Beerus and Whis bowed to her. As they came up Beerus continued, "is it true you are the one who defeated Majin Buu?"
"Yes, though I had help, everyone here played a part, From the Supreme Kai by giving me the chance to train under him and wield the Z sword. Vegeta and my father held him off while I wasn't yet ready. Even our son's tried to fight and help. All the fighter here helped me in someway. I just dealt the finishing blow." Gohan stated as humbly as she could.
"That is quite the accomplishment. Whis why didn't you tell me someone of that power was around?"
"It hadn't come up in conversation yet. I thought he was still in sleep, since he didn't destroy and planets this time." Looking into his staff he continued, "and was killed within days of waking up, according to my sources. But weren't we here to ask something else of these people?"
"Oh, yes. Have you heard of a Super Saiyan God?"
"Super Saiyan God…?" Gohan mused trying to rack her brain for any references to a Saiyan god but had trouble coming up with any. "Off the top of my head no. But give me some time to think about it. I did a lot of study under the Supreme kai for those 2 days but so did my mother and father and Kabito, they read more than I got to. Um while I think more about it, how about something to eat. We are having a large public festival in commemoration of my ascension to the Throne." Fishing into the pocket Erasa had masterfully added to her dress she pulled out 2 cards with lanyards. "If you wear these people won't try to charge you and you can eat what ever you like, I've gathered a large range of foods from around the globe. I'll continue thinking about any reference I've heard about a Saiyan God. I'm sorry I can't be more help than that right now." Gohan hoped that was enough to buy them some time.
"Hmm. That's disappointing. My temper is waning. If this food isn't the best food I've ever eaten I may just blow the planet up and forget all about the Super Saiyan God."
"Piccolo and Bulma do you mind escorting them please? Just in case there's some rowdy citizens."
"So I'm a bodyguard now?"
"No, your my friend doing me a favor, so our planet isn't destroyed." Gohan smiled her signature smile back at him.
"That damn smile all you Son's have, should be illegal." He grumbled to himself as he escorted the deity and his assistant out of the chamber.
"So, Shin. Do you still have access to those records?"
"Yes, but I don't think we have the time to be able to look through them. This god is not a patient one. Perhaps there's a different way to get the information directly?"
"Well there is the dragon balls but besides the 3 at my place they're scattered all over the place." Gohan was getting frustrated now. She could briefly remember Kibito mentioning a Saiyan God but nothing about it. She didn't want her first day of being Queen ended so soon.
"Well actually Dad has had Goten and me searching for them. It's our training. We just got the last one last week. Their at our place." Trunks piped up.
"Huh. That's convenient." Krillin added.
Gohan got the boys to go get them and take them up to Dende, saying she would be up as soon as she could with Beerus and Whis. Maron wanted to go with the boys, Gohan was okay with it but #18 took some convincing. The rest of the fighters decided to stay here and mingle hopefully be buffers so as not to offend the God of Destruction into blowing up the planet. Hopefully the Shenron would have the answers they needed.
TBC..
A/N: You can pretty much assume the beginning interactions of Whis and Beerus can be the same as either the TV show or the movie up until the part they land on Earth, including the part where they visit Grand Kai instead of King Kai as he doesn't have his own planet anymore. You could even pretend Goku asking for a spar and getting his but kicked. That's up to your imagination and preference. But he won't make an appearance here, knowing he has so few hours left to use he is saving them for more important dates, if he remembers. I didn't see the dialogue and that changing in those parts so didn't feel the need to write it. :)