Sunlight streamed through expanse of windows in the royal suite making a
small Sayian shuffle to bury his heads under the covers. Hunger and the
brightly lit room won out and a spiky head popped from beneath the dark red
pillows and comforter. Sliding out from the luxurious bedding the prince
straitened his black silk gi pants and rubbed his eyes cursing the
luminescent assault under his breath. Relinquishing any hope of more sleep
he moved to ready himself for the day.
Servants quietly finished refreshing the breakfast table and left with used dishes as the king sat looking over stacks of reports and assessments scheduled for review. Leaning back he rubbed his weary eyes. Though retrieving and welcoming his son home had only taken two hours, he had lost half a nights sleep. He closed his eyes to rest them for a moment before diving into the ocean of paperwork before him.
A now clean prince pulled open the dresser drawers to find they were organized like they had been on earth. Dressing he hoped that there would be some food left for him in the sitting room. Opening the bottom drawer to retrieve a pair of white boots he noticed the worn cloth rapping and treasures he had kept close for many decades. He pulled on his boots, gathered his prize and move to the sitting room. As he entered he couldn't suppress a smirk or the slight pang of guilt over depriving his father of a good nights sleep. The larger man was reclined on the sofa with his head leaning on his hand napping in front of a table adorned with stacks of paper.
Kneeling before his king he placed the package on the table and began uncovering the beloved contents. Removing the gold pendant with set star sapphire he leaned up and clasped it around the sovereign's neck. He then placed the section of armor in the hole of the older man's breastplate. He closed his eyes as his hand laid over the damaged armor and soon a light radiated from his palm and encompassed the sleeping form. Retracting his hand his eyes opened to the mended breastplate and to find his father's uniform significantly improved.
Consciousness slowly crept through the sleeping king. Valgard could feel the great power surrounding him and was confused. His warrior's instincts should have been thrown into high alert over the surge of energy, but there was protectiveness and affection permeating every spark. The sense of warmth and security brought a strange comfort to the weary ruler. His eyes opened to the smiling face of his son kneeling before him. A smile crossed the confused Sayian as he sat amazed and wondered how much power rested in the small frame facing him.
"Good morning. Get enough sleep?" He began to stretch his arm to the boy when he felt weight on his neck shift. Turning his head down his hand moved to touch his missing pendant. The breastplate encasing him had lost its cracks and the hole was filed.
Vegeta smirked at the stunned reaction. As his father looked up he worked hard to suppress a snicker. "It's a little trick a learned from a friend."
"I found them after Freeza was finished with you." He continued with a sad smile. "They look much better where they belong."
The king smiled softly and nodded. "I'm sorry."
"For what? You did the best you could. That is all anyone can ask of another." He stated serenely.
"True, but one can wish they could have done more." He replied, melancholy etching the statement. "Knowing your mistakes have caused so much pain, how can one not?"
Vegeta could feel his father's remorse and tried to reassure him. "Trying to stop pain is never wrong, even when one fails. One cannot change the past. The only thing that really matters is the present. I'm home now and whatever comes, we will face it together."
Relief came as he felt the elder's sadness ebb. "I have seen and learned many things, I want to show them to you, and there are many things I know you have to teach me."
"Hope to be as full of surprises as you have proven to be my son" The king turned to the table, but was stopped by a hand. He scolded the petite prince. "These documents need to be reviewed. They can't wait."
"Father, this is the afterlife. If there is one thing we have it is an abundance of time." The smaller royal chided back. "And I will help you, but first, you finish your nap and I'll get breakfast."
"As you wish, my prince." The large man sighed as he let his eyes drift back to their rest.
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Author's Notes:
Well this is the end of the first segment of Vegeta's otherworld adventures. Thanks to everyone who as reviewed. I've really appreciated all you've had to say.
I didn't really clearify this so. Sha Shara is a non-gendered affectionate term for parent, Cha Cha is like Daddy, and Shay Shi would be like Mommy. I'm sorry for any confusion
The next story will cover this as well as answer some questions like: why Vegeta's tail is black, what the Sayians have been doing, and why the Kais 'honored' Vegeta with a guardian position.
It may take a while before the next segment gets posted. It's going to be more complicated, so I will probably be writing the entire story first to make sure everything is laid out and paced properly.
Servants quietly finished refreshing the breakfast table and left with used dishes as the king sat looking over stacks of reports and assessments scheduled for review. Leaning back he rubbed his weary eyes. Though retrieving and welcoming his son home had only taken two hours, he had lost half a nights sleep. He closed his eyes to rest them for a moment before diving into the ocean of paperwork before him.
A now clean prince pulled open the dresser drawers to find they were organized like they had been on earth. Dressing he hoped that there would be some food left for him in the sitting room. Opening the bottom drawer to retrieve a pair of white boots he noticed the worn cloth rapping and treasures he had kept close for many decades. He pulled on his boots, gathered his prize and move to the sitting room. As he entered he couldn't suppress a smirk or the slight pang of guilt over depriving his father of a good nights sleep. The larger man was reclined on the sofa with his head leaning on his hand napping in front of a table adorned with stacks of paper.
Kneeling before his king he placed the package on the table and began uncovering the beloved contents. Removing the gold pendant with set star sapphire he leaned up and clasped it around the sovereign's neck. He then placed the section of armor in the hole of the older man's breastplate. He closed his eyes as his hand laid over the damaged armor and soon a light radiated from his palm and encompassed the sleeping form. Retracting his hand his eyes opened to the mended breastplate and to find his father's uniform significantly improved.
Consciousness slowly crept through the sleeping king. Valgard could feel the great power surrounding him and was confused. His warrior's instincts should have been thrown into high alert over the surge of energy, but there was protectiveness and affection permeating every spark. The sense of warmth and security brought a strange comfort to the weary ruler. His eyes opened to the smiling face of his son kneeling before him. A smile crossed the confused Sayian as he sat amazed and wondered how much power rested in the small frame facing him.
"Good morning. Get enough sleep?" He began to stretch his arm to the boy when he felt weight on his neck shift. Turning his head down his hand moved to touch his missing pendant. The breastplate encasing him had lost its cracks and the hole was filed.
Vegeta smirked at the stunned reaction. As his father looked up he worked hard to suppress a snicker. "It's a little trick a learned from a friend."
"I found them after Freeza was finished with you." He continued with a sad smile. "They look much better where they belong."
The king smiled softly and nodded. "I'm sorry."
"For what? You did the best you could. That is all anyone can ask of another." He stated serenely.
"True, but one can wish they could have done more." He replied, melancholy etching the statement. "Knowing your mistakes have caused so much pain, how can one not?"
Vegeta could feel his father's remorse and tried to reassure him. "Trying to stop pain is never wrong, even when one fails. One cannot change the past. The only thing that really matters is the present. I'm home now and whatever comes, we will face it together."
Relief came as he felt the elder's sadness ebb. "I have seen and learned many things, I want to show them to you, and there are many things I know you have to teach me."
"Hope to be as full of surprises as you have proven to be my son" The king turned to the table, but was stopped by a hand. He scolded the petite prince. "These documents need to be reviewed. They can't wait."
"Father, this is the afterlife. If there is one thing we have it is an abundance of time." The smaller royal chided back. "And I will help you, but first, you finish your nap and I'll get breakfast."
"As you wish, my prince." The large man sighed as he let his eyes drift back to their rest.
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Author's Notes:
Well this is the end of the first segment of Vegeta's otherworld adventures. Thanks to everyone who as reviewed. I've really appreciated all you've had to say.
I didn't really clearify this so. Sha Shara is a non-gendered affectionate term for parent, Cha Cha is like Daddy, and Shay Shi would be like Mommy. I'm sorry for any confusion
The next story will cover this as well as answer some questions like: why Vegeta's tail is black, what the Sayians have been doing, and why the Kais 'honored' Vegeta with a guardian position.
It may take a while before the next segment gets posted. It's going to be more complicated, so I will probably be writing the entire story first to make sure everything is laid out and paced properly.