Chapter 6
Dodoria was walking along one of the corridors towards the observation decks when someone came out of one of the side doors, as the two almost walked right into each other Dodoria went to snap at said person aggressively before coming face to face with a very giggly Zarbon. Zarbon held his hand daintily over his mouth as he giggled with his eyes closed, however when he stopped and opened them Dodoria narrowed his eyes in suspicion- Zarbons pupils were huge and dilated, there was also a smell about him- a slightly musky sex smell. A low growl rumbled from Dodorias throat as he looked at the number on whoever's door Zarbon had just stumbled out from, but before he could say anything Zarbon jumped in diverting the subject-
''Hey Dodo! I've not long heard from Jeice- they're all hitting the town for Ginyu's birthday next rest period- he asked us to come too, so I've of course said yes!'' he beamed. Dodoria groaned suddenly remembering the last couple of times Zarbon went off the ship drinking. ''I'm heading back to make sure both our schedules are clear-if we are on duty I'll just shove our jobs onto Cui's timetable. Oh! Nearly forgot- it's fancy dress!'' he called over his shoulder winking as he strode -slightly wobbly- down the corridor.
Dodoria sighed heavily and closed his eyes…. more drink…. plus the Ginyu's…and…. fancy dress?! With a frown he flew after Zarbon.
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''….Women?!'' questioned Dodoria, thoroughly unimpressed.
''Showgirls!'' 'encouraged' Zarbon as he threw pieces of skimpy clothing over his shoulder.
''…. When you said 'fancy dress' I assumed you ment like clowns or something….'' The large man huffed.
''Come on Dodoria, it'll be fun! I can't wait to see how the Captain does…'' smiled Zarbon, obviously already on the drink- sober Zarbon didn't tend to smile.
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On the night of the celebration Dodoria got ready in Zarbon's room. For the first time in his life he was able to associate with the word 'frumpy'- dresses were NOT complimentary on his very round figure, and neither were most colours when against pink skin, apparently. He'd finally stopped trying to look good and had just decided to meet the brief; he wore a knee length yellow dress which bulged around his muscular shoulders and fat stomach, yellow sandals and a short ginger wig- complete with pink spikes poking out the top. He was sitting on Zarbon's bed tapping his foot impatiently when he heard the bathroom door unlock and out Zarbon finally walked.
Dodoria's eyes grew wide as saucers in disbelief; he'd never seen his comrade like this before. Zarbon wore high healed platform shoes, black fishnet stockings, a super tight black mini dress (which was so impossibly short it hardly covered his underwear) with cut out sections on the hips and chest, and of course- matching black arm warmers. Without his armour his waist looked so slim- slimmer than it should be- complimented by curvy hips and thick thighs. Dodoria stood dumbfounded as he took in Zarbon's loose long hair, his shimmery dark green eye shadow, his black mascara and winged eyeliner and finally his full plump lips- painted in red and covered in gloss. All in all, he looked like a cross between the universes #1 model and the universes #1 prostitute. It was a look which suited him concerningly well. Zarbon stuck his hip out and rested a hand on it whilst looking at Dodoria with half lidded eyes and a sultry pout; ''So how do I look, Dodo?'' he teased the other man knowingly.
Dodoria's cheeks went bright red as he remembered his inappropriate intimate thoughts about the other man, and muttered out a session of gibberish in way of a response. Zarbon smiled, seeing his outfit for the evening was having its desired effect. Flicking his hair back and smiling wildly he grabbed his companions hand and dragged him out of the room and down the corridors- passing many stunned and bemused soldiers.
Dodoria decided not to question how Zarbon seemed to instinctively know the way to the chosen bar- he was just thankful that the other man had only had a couple of drinks beforehand and nothing more. When they entered Dodoria inwardly groaned- it was less of a traditional bar and more of a night club, loud music shook the floor and vibrated through his body, flashing and strobe lighting shone round the room and bodies danced impossibly close together. Zarbon kept a tight hold of Dodoria's hand as he led him straight to the bar- the bar tender took one look at the gorgeous man and immediately set a couple of shots down in front of him; ''on the house'' he grumbled in a rough voice. Zarbon flashed him a simmering smile as he raised a shot glass to him before downing it, passing the other to Dodoria- who eyed it suspiciously before drinking it. As soon as he put the shot glass back down the pretty green man grabbed both his hands and pulled him into the dance floor before Dodoria could register what was happening. Dodoria tried to go, but Zarbon pressed his body firmly against his, raising his arms above his head as he danced up against him, freezing the large pink man to the spot as he felt his body press against the others.
''Come on, Dodo!'' Zarbon shouted over the music ''dance with me!'' Dodoria had no idea how to dance to such music, and awkwardly started to move his body- fortunately Zarbon was too preoccupied to notice, but a series of giggles from behind Dodoria made him stop as his face flushed red in embarrassment. He lent forward and called out to Zarbon.
''We should probably go and find the Ginyu Force, right?''
Zarbons eyes widened as he broke into an adorable giggle ''Oh my god! Yes, I forgot we were here for Ginyu! Come on!'' and he again grabbed Dodorias hand and dragged the pink man along, they passed through several different rooms until they came to one where the music was a bit quieter and there were booths to sit at- it was here that they heard a cheer consisting of the 5 men's unmistakable voices. Zarbon paused as he looked towards the bar- Dodoria who was still attached to his hand noticed and pulled him away, quickly striding towards the Ginyu's. 5 different coloured figures came into view- all wearing matching uniforms consisting of mini skirts, knee high socks and low cut shirts tied at the bottom to expose their stomachs. As Zarbon and Dodoria neared the table a series of catcalls and shouts filled the air.
''Woooo Dodo's scored! Go mate!'' shouted Jeice punching the air enthusiastically.
''Sssssshe's a nice piece of asssss!'' nodded Burter smiling slightly sinisterly as Dodorias arm candy came into view.
''Recoome didn't think he had it in him!'' boomed the giant red head smiling as Ginyu and Guldo wolf whistled.
'''ang on mates…'' paused Jeice, squinting suspiciously as Dodoria came level with the next table ''….HOLY CRAP IT'S FUCKING ZARBON!'' he screamed in alarm. Burter spat his drink out all over the table as Recoome and Guldo laughed hard at him, Ginyu's eyes grew wider and his cheeks flushed slightly as Zarbon's thin figure barely covered in skimpy clothing was almost within arms reach.
With a flutter of eyelashes Zarbon tossed his hair over his shoulder and went to sit down at the booth- giggling as he landed on Ginyu's lap ''Oh captain, what awfully toned legs you have!'' he commented running his hands over Ginyu's exposed thighs, his fingertips just slipping under the hem of his skirt.
''Ignore him, he's drunk.'' Stated Dodoria collapsing into a seat, feeling knackered already but thankful to have his hand back.
''Recoome wants to know if Burter still likes Zarbons ass?'' the giant man boomed, making Burter shudder as he downed another drunk.
''What about my ass?'' asked Zarbon raising an eyebrow.
''Burter thought you were a bird, said you had a nice ass'' explained Ginyu before looking down at what sat on his own lap. ''In fairness Burter… it is quite a damn perfect ass!'' nodded Ginyu in approval as Zarbon gently wiggled his rear on the captains lap, Burter groaned and face planted the table.
''You lost some weight mate? Don't recall you having a waist line like that before…?'' enquired Jeice with his head tilted on the side. Dodoria resisted answering as Zarbon just shrugged off the question, sucking his current drink down through a straw before gesturing to the bar staff for another round to be brought over.
The drinks flowed all night, Dodoria was run ragged trying to keep an eye on an energetic Zarbon as the Ginyu Force laughed and joked at how 'protective' Dodoria was towards his comrade. Zarbon and Jeice had just landed back in the booth after dancing back to back in the busiest room for quite a while, both of them gaining the attention of every women in the club as well as several men. As the two men laughed together Guldo waved the captain over and whispered in his ear.
''Hey.. hey… captain?'' the little green man slurred ''Do you thinks that Dodoria has a thing going for Zarbs? He's not stopped watching him all night…''
Ginyu looked up at Dodoria and paused before nodding his head as a sly smile came over his face. He winked at Guldo as he stood up and raised his hands to get the groups attention ''Right, you lot… what-no, how about a game? Who's got a bottle?''
''Right here, mate!'' shouted Jeice rolling over an empty beer bottle.
The captain took it and placed it in the middle of the table before spinning it, it landed towards Recomme. ''Right Recomme, truth or dare?'' asked Ginyu swaying as he placed his hands on his hips and leaned in slightly.
''Hmm… Recomme choses dare!'' the red head giant decided confidently. The rest of the group conversed before turning back to Recomme, Ginyu addressed him again.
''The group dares you to get another round in… and to carry them all to the table within 2 minutes… without using your hands. Go!''
Recomme cursed as he jumped up and ran to be bar, dancing about like a toddler needing a wee as he waited impatiently for the drinks to be poured. ''1 ½ minutes left bud!'' shouted Jeice. Recoome held one glass between his forearms, one clamped by each armpit and one between his thighs as he tried to waddle in a squatting position back to the table. A minute later he'd reached the table –with most of the liquid still intact- with the 4 drinks.
''Another 3'ssss to go!'' hissed Berta smirking at the struggling man, who'd just ran back to the bar and clamped 2 glasses close to his chest with his arms as the waitress balanced another on his forehead.
''3… 2… 1… FAIL!'' shouted Ginyu, as the others laughed and 'boo-d' him.
''Humf. Recomme will show you…'' he muttered spinning the bottle, which landed on Burter.
''Dare'' the blue man stated, after some muttering together Ginyu smiled broadly at the super fast man.
''Go into the woman's rest room and come back with a pair of panties!''
The 6 men felt a gust of wind blow past them and suddenly Burter's seat was empty. ''Do you think he'll ask or just take?'' slurred Zarbon looking towards the rest room, just as Burter emerged with a big smile on his face and something white in his hand.
''Ask… otherwise he'd be running a lot quicker then that!'' answered Dodoria. Burter smiled triumphantly as he sat back down and proudly tossed the fabric on the table. Jeice picked them up and sweat dropped as he unfolded them… then unfolded them again… and again…
''Jesus mate, who'd you get these off, Dodoria?'' asked Jeice to which Dodoria just glared at the cocky red man.
''Hey, you move as fassst as I can, you need something juicy to hold on to!'' smiled the lizard man, spinning the bottle which landed on Zarbon.
Ginyu smiled, about to knock the vain man down a peg or two. ''Dare?'' he prompted.
''Dare'' Zarbon confirmed.
''Ok… we'll nominate the ugliest person in the club, then you have to chat them up and swap numbers'' Ginyu concluded.
Zarbon whined and protested like a teenage girl, but finally Ginyu settled on something which didn't even have an identifiable gender- it was fat and balding, it's skin was lumpy and blotchy with eyes that stuck out on stems, and it stank.
Zarbon pulled himself up strait with feigned confidence and strode towards the being… only to stop and walk back to the table heaving at the smell. Dodoria laughed out loud to himself as he remembered how sensitive Zarbons sense of small was.
''Come on Z, more effort than that!'' laughed Ginyu. Zarbon cursed as he downed Berter's drink before walking back over. The other 6 men sneakily tried to peer over the booth as the pretty green man attempted to woo the frightful creature- it seemed the lumpy creature didn't have much interest in the gorgeous man –dressed as a prostitute- but after using more of his charms then Zarbon thought it was worth, he succeeded and walked back to the table with a number written on a piece of paper.
With an evil smile directed at Ginyu, Zarbon spun the bottle which landed to Dodoria. Ginyu and Guldo smiled at each other.
''Dare…'' sighed Dodoria.
''Kiss whoever you think is the most attractive person sitting at this table'' commanded Ginyu. Dodorias face went bright red; Ginyu, Guldo and Recommes smiles hit their ears and Zarbon and Jeice burst into fits of drunken laughter.
''No way, apart from all being men, you're all ugly.'' The pink man frowned closing his eyes and turning his head.
Ginyu nudged Guldo ''Well Dodoria, Zarbon looks the most like a woman, so why not just go for him!''
Dodorias mouth fell open to say something… but as his heart started racing he couldn't think of anything to say. Catching on, Jeice gave Zarbon a shove in Dodoria's direction, making the drunk man fall forwards slightly into Dodoria's arms. ''Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!'' chanted the Ginyu's; Dodoria felt a bead of sweat run down his head as he felt Zarbon's body under the skimpy fabric of his slutty dress and looked into those golden eyes expertly winged with eye liner. Zarbon smiled as if giving permission, and with his heart beating hard against his chest Dodoria slowly lent down and placed his lips gently over the other mans, earning a round of applause and cheers from the Ginyu Force. As Dodoria went to pull away Zarbon quickly darted forwards and slipped his tongue into Dodoria's mouth, the reptilian organ quickly swiping around the inside of the large mans mouth before Zarbon pulled away. The Ginyu Force cheered and laughed louder whilst poor Dodoria's cheeks burnt bright red.
The night drew on and it was getting closer to the time Dodoria dreaded most- getting Zarbon safely back to the ship. He realised he himself had overdone it with the drink- now too drunk to stand upright, although again he was astounded by the amount of alcohol Zarbon could put away, although he nearly retracted that thought when the pretty green man fell into his lap with his arms around Dodoria's thick neck. Dodoria thanked his lucky stars that the booth was currently empty –Ginyu, Jeice and Recoome were dancing whilst Burter chatted up the bird who's knickers he'd borrowed, and Guldo was using his height as an advantage to look up girls skirts.
Zarbon ran his lips along Dodoria's neck as he breathed in the other mans scent ''So, you do think I'm attractive then?'' teased Zarbon. Dodoria rolled his eyes.
''You were the best thing on offer'' the pink man counteracted not bothering to sugar coat his words, but Zarbon just laughed lightly as he whispered in the others pointed ear.
''It's almost as if you've totally forgotten what I can smell… you do know when you're aroused that scent gets oh so stronger…?'' he continued to tease.
Dodoria tried to push him off his lap ''Well done, you can sense someone getting a semi when they're drunk and someone shoves their tongue down their throat…''
Zarbon let himself be pushed off Dodoria's lap and scowled at him with his arms crossed. ''Why won't you admit that you like me, or men in general?''
''I'll admit I've got experience with men, I just prefer women. More to the point, why do you only 'like' me when you're drunk?'' the pink man tossed back.
Zarbons brow creased and his eyes shifted to the floor ''Maybe I can't admit it any other time'' he said quietly.
''You're ill Z- you don't even understand what you're saying half the time!'' scoffed the larger man, the drink allowing his trademark anger to start slipping out.
Zarbon looked at him with a spark of anger in his eyes ''Ok, so you know I have a few…. issues… but that has nothing to do with how I feel, it's not as though I'm crazy or anything!''
Dodoria snorted in response. ''Last time you went out drinking you almost died- that's not crazy?''
Zarbon looked almost hurt ''I was drugged!''
Dodoria lent in close to Zarbon, to any outsider it would look like he was going in for a kiss but instead he venomously whispered in the others ear; all his pent up anger from the past few months and his disgust at himself for his thoughts towards the other warrior boiling over. ''Ok- what about you selling yourself? Do you think sane people except money off strangers to be fucked up the arse?''
Zarbon's cheeks went dark blue as his mouth fell open in shock ''Dodoria! Don't talk about that here!'' he hissed spinning his head around to check no one was listening.
The drink diverted Dodoria's anger at himself towards the other man instead, the urge to hurt him to overwhelming to stop. ''And you expect me to want to tap that? How desperate do you think I am? You're broken and ruined- why would I ever want YOU?''
Zarbon stared at the large man, his eyes wide and his mouth slightly open in shock, suddenly feeling very sober after his 'friends' cruel words. Time seemed to stop for the two as Zarbon's gold eyes filled with tears which threatened to spill over. The green man stood and silently turned away, quickly exiting the room then the club- the cold air hitting his now tear stained face. He turned down alleyways without paying any attention to his surroundings, he just needed to keep walking, as though if he walked far enough he would be able to walk away from himself. Pain coursed through his chest. He was wrong. He shouldn't have told Dodoria… shouldn't have let him know… shouldn't have turned to him for help. His secret was out… Frieza would find out… weakness was not tolerated in the Frieza Force. Zarbon let out a choked sob as he realised he didn't even know what he'd prefer- dismissal from his position in the Frieza Force, or death.