A/N: Gomen it took so long to get this chapter out. I have been battling writer's block. If only I could convince Vegita to blast it away....but he's mad because I have him raising one of Kakorot's brats. Oh and I changed the title to this chapter, Adjusting will be chapter 5.
A Family Like No Other
Chapter 4: A New Home
When Bulma arrived with Hiroshi-san, Chi-Chi had yet to realize that anything had happened.
"Vegita?" Bulma called out as she walked into the Son home.
"In the kitchen, Onna." he snapped, his patience wearing out.
Bulma left Hiroshi-san to look over Chi-Chi. Entering the kitchen, she was surprised to see that Vegita had actually gotten Goten something to eat. Remembering their arguments over what Trunks should eat at this age, she wisely did not comment on the fish and steaks on the child's plate.
"What happened?" she asked softly, noticing that Goten had tensed up as soon as she entered the room.
"How the hell should I know, Onna?" Vegita snarled, his disgust of the situation clear.
"I should have come to see how she was holding up." Bulma sighed. "I should have at least called."
"It would not have prevented it." Vegita growled softly, a hint of tenderness in his voice.
Bulma's eyes widened when Goten suddenly scampered up from his spot and clung to Vegita's back. His and Vegita's eyes narrowed as Hiroshi-san walked in.
"I have given Chi-Chi a sedative so that she will not fight us while we transport her to Satan City Psychiatric Hospital." he announced. "We should take her straight there. Is there a relative who could take the boy?"
"I am taking the brat." Vegita hissed, his expression daring the doctor to say anything against it.
"I'll need to look him over to make sure that what ever occurred didn't affect him." Hiroshi-san requested. "He'll have to go into the system to be adopted if there isn't a relative to take him."
Seeing the rising anger in Vegita's scowl, Bulma quickly ushered the doctor out of the room. "We can discuss this later, Hiroshi-san. We need to get Chi-Chi to the hospital now."
As soon as they had gone, Goten went back to his eating. After a few more minutes he was full. Satisfied with the amount that Goten had eaten, Vegita scooped the boy up in his arms and headed for Capsule Corp.
Upon reaching Capsule Corp., Vegita headed for the guest rooms. After looking in them all, he decided to track down Bulma's mother and demand that she fix a room for the wiggling brat in his arms. He wasn't sure what instinct it was that had led him to go and get the boy, but he was sure that his limited patience was already gone.
Finding the annoyingly cheerful older onna, Vegita thrust Goten into her arms.
"The brat needs a room." he announced, his scowl deepening.
"Sure, Vegita dear!" Mrs. Briefs giggled, bouncing Goten on her hip. "Isn't this Chi-Chi's youngest?" she asked, taking a closer look at the babe in her arms.
"Hai." Vegita snapped, annoyed that she wasn't following his orders yet.
"Then you must be Goten." she babbled on, walking out of the room. "Come along Trunks dear, let's go make Goten comfy."
Trunks flew after his baasan, hovering to get a look at the new guest. Vegita stalked out to his gravity room, satisfied that Mrs. Briefs would take care of the boys.
He trained harder and harder, his thoughts trying to figure out why he had saved Kakorot's brat of all people. Not just saved him, but welcomed him into his home! After a few hours of intense training, he came to the conclusion that as Ouji no Sayjin it was his duty. He may not care for third-class weaklings, but he wouldn't let some ningen kill one of them by neglecting them.
When he entered his room, Vegita was not surprised to see Bulma already in bed. The tear streaks on her face, a testament to the stressful night she had had. Not wanting to hear about the ordeal with Chi-Chi, he carefully eased into their bed. Gathering his mate into his arms, he drifted off to sleep.
Early the next morning Bulma and Vegita were awaken by a little body snuggling in-between them. Before they had a chance to investigate, Trunks came barreling into the room. Excitedly bouncing on the bed, the toddler began to question them about their new guest. "Who's the baby? Did you have another one? Can I play with him? Does he have a tail, too? What's his name? Can I go get him?" the questions flew out of his mouth faster than Bulma could answer them.
Vegita responded with a low growl as he felt under the covers for the culprit who woke him up. Finding a leg way too small to be Bulma's, he grabbed on to it and pulled. Blinking in surprise, he held Goten up by the leg he had caught.
"What are you doing in here?" he demanded, scowling at the boy.
When Goten did not reply, Vegita let him go. As soon as he was released, Goten flew behind Vegita. His eyes grew wide and his ki started to rise as he surveyed the people in the room. Spotting the tail curled around Goten's waist, Trunks uncurled his own and waved it at the new boy.
"Hey, I'm Trunks." he giggled, climbing into Vegita's lap to get a better look at the boy behind him. "I have a tail, too."
Vegita growled at the invasion of his personal space and plucked Trunks off of him. With a scowl on his face, he quickly dressed and demanded his breakfast. Surprising Bulma, he swiftly captured both toddlers and toted them out of the room.
Knowing that this was going to be a long day, Bulma dressed and headed downstairs. When she arrived in the kitchen, she was shocked to see that Vegita had gotten both boys to sit quietly at the table. Not only that, but he was talking to Trunks in a language that she didn't understand, though it was obvious from the look on the boy's face that he understood every word.
Chapter 5: Adjusting
Coming Next and hopefully soon! So please review and maybe it will inspire me to write faster.
