DBZ isn't mine, so don't sue. Please…
I couldn't think of a good title for chapter 3, I really should have just included it
With chapter 2. oh well. As always R&R. Please!
Sorry these are so
short, I'll try to do better.
Chapter 3 Beginnings
He didn't see her for the next few days. His care had been taken over by a short heavy set old woman, who watched him like he would jump up and eat her alive if she turned her back on him. A very bothersome woman. The little creature was always there though. The woman brought his meals when she brought Vegeta's.
"Don't you get bored lying around here all the time. Watching me." He growled at the little black animal.
It blinked its gold eyes at him, pausing in mid lick of its front paw. "It is what my lady asks of me. She asks very little. If I were not here with you, I would just be lying around the castle somewhere."
"What an unproductive little leach you are." He sneered.
The animal laughed lightly. "You can insult me until hell freezes over young Saiyan prince. I am not going anywhere." He resumed his bath.
The door opened to admit the Queen and his nursemaid. "Well, now. How are you feeling this morning?"
"Like killing someone, why?" he got the desired effect from the old woman. He thought she would bolt from the room, screaming, had it not been for the Queen's presence.
"I thought you might like to go outside for a while. I brought a wheelchair so we could roll you out onto the terrace."
"I'll walk." He stated flatly, slowly standing. He swatted away their outstretched hand. "I will do this myself or not at all." Normally, he should have been able to levitate with his ki, but for the life of him, he was still just so weak.
"As you wish." She handed him a light robe and followed him out the door. They walked slowly. She could see the pain etched on his face, but thought better of speaking.
The nurse opened the door for him. He walked out onto a huge terrace. There was a warm breeze blowing with the distinct scent of salt water. To the left of the balcony, he looked out at a vast ocean. Sea birds flew and cried out amidst the crashing of the waves.
"There is food and drink on the table. If you need anything just send Ja." Vero escorted him to the softly padded chair making sure he sat, then left, the nurse hot on her heals.
"Ah, it feels good to be out of that room." He took a breath of the salty air. He looked around noticing the figure standing on the adjacent terrace. He sat quietly, watching her.
She was standing in front of a large canvas, making tiny strokes with her brush. Her hair was piled loosely on her head, stray strands blowing in the breeze. He had to admit, annoying as females were, he felt an odd pull towards her. He pondered the meaning of it, but nothing seemed to come to him.
"My lady is very beautiful?"
"Huh, what?" he gave the little creature a murderous glance for breaking into his thoughts.
"I do not know how to tell if a human is attractive or not. I was asking if the princess would be considered beautiful." He purred.
"Why in Kami are you asking me?"
"Well, you are a prince and a conqueror of worlds. I assumed you have had your share of mates to choose from."
The animal did make sense. "Yes." He looked back at the girl. "Yes, she's quite beautiful I suppose."
"She has been shunned by many suitors. I did not know if it were because of her looks or not."
"Then the men on the planet are even more stupid than I thought. Now shut up and leave me in peace!" he yelled.
Ja simply blinked at him and yawned, which irritated the prince even more. The little animal seemed to have no respect for him at all. 'I'll take care of the little insect as soon as I'm able.' He thought, an evil grin creeping onto his face.
"Woman!" he called.
She stopped painting and looked over at him. "Yes, Prince Vegeta?"
"I require sustenance. Come feed me."
Ja growled slightly. "You should not treat the princess as if she were your slave."
"It's alright Ja. I will be glad to help him." She calmed the little creature.
Vegeta sniffed at it. "Yes, mind your own business fur ball."
Fate
smiled to herself for a brief moment before turning to her brother who was
watching the scene from over her shoulder. She could tell by his stance that he
was more than a little unhappy.
"I
am not taking him from you completely War. He will always long for a good
fight. But I have other plans for your prize fighter than to run around the
galaxy murdering everyone for Freeza's pleasure."
His
icy blue eyes flicked up to look at her, as he shrugged his black leather clad
shoulders. "He was one of my most promising warriors. And now you're going to
turn him into some blithering love sick idiot. Sad." He shook his head.
She
laughed lightly, "No dear brother. He will have many battles before Love gets
her turn at him. This is simply a lesson in selflessness."
He
looked a little confused. "Well if she's not there for him to fall in love
with, what could she possibly teach him?" he looked at the girl thinking of how
he would have to pay her a visit himself when Fate got through messing with
her.
She didn't answer him, but the look in her amber eyes had turned somewhat, sad.