Hard Times Chapter 2
By Lady Bulma

Discliamer: I do not own any part of Dragon Ball/Z/GT.

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"Nothing like a Saiya-jin's childhood."

"What do you mean by that my lord?"

"Your child hood might have seemed rough, but it was nothing." He looked into her eyes to get the full affect. She was listening to him as a person, not as a lord. He smiled. His tail began to wag more. He blushed a little bit and looked away so she wouldn't see him. But she did see that he was red.

"You are blushing."

"No I am not."

"Don't lie to me. It just makes me angry." Kakorroto began to laugh. "You don't find me threatening?"

"Not in the least." She hit him over the head with a stick. "Hey!" She got up and started to run, laughing the whole time. He was laughing too. In fact he was having a great time. She ran behind a tree so that he could not see her. He quickly caught up to her and found that she wasn't there. He started circling the tree looking for her. She started to laugh when he was right below her. She had been sitting in the branches the whole time. She was laughing even harder. He found his footing on the tree and started to climb up after her. She noticed this and jumped out. She was the Ox Kings daughter after all and the drop was only ten feet. They started the chase again. Kakorroto quickend his pace this time and grabbed her around the waist. She started screaming and kicking but his grasp was firm. Plus he had his tail around her waist holding her against him. Though she did not know that that was a sign of affection between Saiya-jins. She was kicking so much that he lost his balance and they fell over. They were laughing so hard that they couldn't get up. His tail was still around her. She rolled over so that she could see him. They were only a few inches away. He brought her closer and began to kiss her lovingly on her neck. She smiled and kissed him back. He pinned her on her back and leaned down to kiss her again. But she stopped him and pushed him off. He looked at her confused.

"Sorry, but I can't. Do you understand?"

"Yeah. I do."

"Thank you." They sat there in complete silence. ~I hope he isn't angry."~ She looked up at him. He was staring at her smiling. She smiled back and moved closer to him. He wrapped both his arms and tail around her. "What is up with the wrapping of the tail?" Kakorroto turned five shades of red. "What?"

"Um...." He began to laugh nervously. "It means that I like you." She smiled at him and kissed him on the cheek. He was still really red. Two gaurds and the prince approched them. They quickly got off the ground and brushed themselves off. Everyone bowed to each other and the gaurds took their stations. "How can I help you today my prince?"

"Having a little fun?" He smirked at Chichi. "I wanted to thank you for the ball and to warn you."

"About what?"

"Your brothers are coming to visit." Kakorroto shruddered and looked over to Chichi.

"When?"

"By the end of this week." Kakorroto seemed to become even more annoyed with each word.

"Do you know why?"

"I think they are coming to mess with your mind a little bit. I really don't know. You know how they are. I gotta get going. Bye guys." The Prince walked off with his gaurds laughing. Kakorroto grabbed the nearest rock and crushed it with his bare hands. Chichi came up to him and put her hands on his shoulders slowly massaging them.

"Why don't you like your brothers?" She asked.

"I may be stronger than both of them put together, but they are really good at messing with my mind. Those stupid slackers!" His whole body was tense. She giggled and continued to massage his shoulders. "Do you have any siblings?"

"No. I am an only child."

"Your lucky." He smirked.

"What are you smirking at?"

"Just a thought." He turned around and faced her, still smirking. He kissed her gently on the lips and picked her up. "I know you are going to like this." He blasted off into the air with her in his arms. She was squeling with joy. He laughed and went higher until they were at a certain spot. He stopped so that she could see the entire kingdom.

"Oh, it is so beautiful."

"I knew you would like it." He floated around up there for a few more minutes and then he brought them back down to earth. He gently placed her on the solid land. "Chichi, I haven't had this much fun ever. I wanted to know if you wanted a room in the palace so we could do this all the time?"

"I will have to ask my father first." ~AH! A room, in the palace. Near him! Oh, my god! YES! Clam down Chichi. He is the enemy. But still...~

"Okay. Then come on." He started running down the path towards the palace. She ran behind him screaming his name and yelling for him to stop. He stopped right at the palace gates. She caught up to him panting for her breath.

"Don't...do...that...again." He started laughing and picked her up.

"I'll carry you the rest of the way." He smiled and started walking towards the main doors, but they were stopped by the Ox King who was getting into his carrige. He stopped as he saw them approching. Chichi climbed out of Kakorroto's arms and ran up to her father. She whispered it into his ear.

"Papa, he has offered me a place in the palace and I think I want to stay here."

"Just be careful. I'll send your stuff over tomorrow."

"Thank you Papa. I love you so much." She kissed him on the cheek and ran back over to Kakorroto. "He is letting me stay!"

"Great! I will have to find a room for you."

"Can't be that hard in a place like this."

"Yeah, but I got to find you a nice one." He took her hand and lead her to the palace. They went up the grand stair case to the second floor. Kakorroto lead her down one of the many passages. "That is my room right there." He pointed to a green door. "So, you can have that one." He pointed to the door across from it. "Okay?" She nodded. "Great. Lets go see if there is anything in there." He opened the door. Surprisingly the room was all decorated in purple. The bed was in the center. It was drapped over in purple curtains. The was a vanity by the window that was all white with a purple bench. There was also some other assortments of furniture. "I never knew this was here. Is this okay?"

"It is perfect. I didn't think you would have such a room in this palace."

"Neither did I. Let me show you where the baths are." He took her further down the hall to a blue door. On it was a sign. It was just pure green. "Okay, when you are in here just turn the sign over. Just be sure to turn it back to green when you are done." She nodded. "Lets see...um...I know I am forgetting something." His stomach began to grumble. "Oh yeah! Where we eat. Come on. Lets get some dinner." They walked down a different set of stairs to a small dinning room. A slave came up to them with several trays of food. They sat down at the table and ate a quiet meal. When they were finished Kakorroto escorted her back to her room "You are probably tired. I know I am. Sleep well Chichi."

"Good night Lord Kakorroto." She sighed and slipped out of her clothes into a night dress that had been left for her. She climbed into the purple bed and quickly fell asleep. She was awakend in the middle of the night by someone sitting on the end of her bed. "Who is there?"

"Me."

"Oh Kakorroto. Do you know what time it is?!"

"Sorry. I just had a really a bad dream." ~WOW! He really does trust me! Who is this and where is that cold blooded killer that we all fear and hate?~ She moved aside and wrapped him in her arms.

"Tell me about it."

"I had this dream where you died and I was going insane."

"Well, that won't be happening for a long time." She lit and candel and it was obvious that he had been crying. She went back to holding him and rocking him back and forth slowly like an mother would do with her child. Eventually they both fell asleep in each others arms. Kakorroto woke up first. At first he was surprised that he was still here, but then he noticed her sleeping figure. She had her arms around him firmly and she was smiling in her sleep. He stroked her hair gently and smiled at her. She was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. She mumbled something in her sleep and moved closer to him. He was kind of nervous being so close to someone. No one in his life ever dared except for probably his mother. But she had died a few months after giving birth to him and Turlus. That reminded him. His brothers would be here probably today. They probably won't even bother to keep on hiding their ki and they will speed up in their space ship. Then all the other thoughts of taking care of his kingdom began to hit him. And since his brothers were coming he would have to throw another ball in their honor. Chichi yawned and sat up. She blinked her eyes until she could sort of see. "What time is it?"

"Probably sometime around seven. The sun isn't that high yet." She yawned and layed back down in his arms surprising him. She snuggled up against him and closed her eyes. He stroked her hair gentley as she rested a few more minutes. She sat up real fast after about ten minutes.

"What are you doing in here still?!"

"I fell asleep last night. Sorry." She sighed and climbed out of bed.

"Out while I change." Kakorroto nodded and quickly went to his room to get dressed. ~Darn! I wanted to stay there forever. Oh well. We can do it again some other time. Now I have to do...~ Chichi dug through the closet in her room until she found a dark purple dress. It was simple, but it clung to her nicely showing all her curves. She smiled and stepped out of her room to the dark hallway. She could see Kakorroto beginning to desend the stair case. "Kakorroto!" she called out to him. He turned around and waved to her. She ran up to him to catch up. "Did you sleep well after you came in?"

"Yes. Thank you."

"Good. Can't have the ruler of the world losing sleep, now can we?"

"Uh...I guess not. Damnit!"

"What?"

"They are here!"

"Who?!"

"My brothers, Radditz and Turlus. Turlus is my twin. Ignore him. Radditz is my older brother. We still worry about him." Chichi giggled a little and followed him down the steps. Radditz and Turlus were playing with things in the family room. Radditz was throwing around a glass vase while Turlus was trying to grab it in mid air. They both stood up when Kakorroto and Chichi entered the room. They smirked at Chichi.

"Little brother!"

"Do you finally have...a mate?!" They broke out laughing.

"Laugh it up. One she isn't my mate ~Although I wouldn't mind.~ Two, what the hell are you doing here?"

"Don't be upset little brother. We are just here to visit."

"It would be nice if you warned me ahead of time." Turlus approched Chichi and started circling her studying everything about her. She looked at Kakorroto worridly.

"What is she then Kakorroto?"

"My personal adviser of affairs."

"Long name. Then you wouldn't mind if she became my mate."

"Oh don't even think about it Turlus!"

"Why not? She looks like fun."

"Because she is mine!"

"I thought you said she wasn't your mate." Kakorroto blushed deeply.

"Not yet," he whispered.

"What was that? I can't hear you."

"I said, don't even think about it."

"Oh I see. You aren't mates yet, but you wouldn't mind. I give you one month Brother."

"Shut up Turlus!" Kakorroto was bright red. Chichi was standing there listening to every word. ~He...he...he likes me! Oh my god!~ She turned bright red too.

"I will give you that month if," he turned around and looked at Radditz grinning evily. "You french kiss her right now, right here, right now. If you don't I will take her for myself right here right now and then I will let Radditz have her."

"Your pathetic. I am stronger than both of you." Turlus nodded to Radditz. Radditz grabbed his brother and put him in a lock.

"Now will you?" Radditz let him go. Kakorroto straightened his simple tunic and looked over to Chichi. She seemed to be thinking about something. Something wonderful. Her face was flushed and she was smiling, looking down at the floor. He slowly walked over to her knowing that every one of Turlus's words were true. Chichi was strong, but not that strong. He took her in his arms and looked down into her startled eyes. She smiled and leaned up to kiss him. He pressed his lips against hers and gave her the most passionet kiss ever. When they broke it Radditz and Turlus were standing there staring in shock. "My twin actually kissed a girl! I can't believe it!"

"Little brother actually has an intrest in women! This is the greatest discovery since sliced bread!" Turlus hit Radditz over the head.

"You suck at making jokes."

"No I don't!"

"Yeah, you do!"

"That is it! Bring it on!" They lunged at each other. Chichi was still kind of in a daze. Kakorroto picked her up and moved her out of the way.

"Um Chichi?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you want something to eat?"

"Yeah." She was still dazed. Her whole face was red and her eyes were lit up with joy. He laughed and carried her into the kitchen far away from Radditz and Turlus. A large plate of eggs and pancakes was placed infront of her. She kind of picked at it, never taking her eyes of off Kakorroto. ~What am I going to do?! I am exposed to be part of a rebelion against this guy, but I love him!~ She sighed and quickly finished her food. Kakorroto sat back waiting for her.

"So, what do you want to do today?"

"I dunno. What do you want to do?"

"I dunno. You wanna just hang out?"

"Okay." The silence between them was deafaning. He wanted to hold her again so much, but he was afraid of moving to fast with her and having his heart broken. Radditz and Turlus came into the room both bloody and broken. They sat down at the table. Kakorroto eyed them curiously.

"Radditz won. Damnit!" Kakorroto laughed. Turlus hit him in the face. Kakorroto stopped and kicked his brother in the shin. Then they broke out into an all out war.


The End of Chapter 2
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Author's note: So did you all like it? I hope you all did. Thank you everyone who reviewed the last part! Please review! Support Goku and Chichi fics!