Hey guys!! I'm soooo sorry this took so long. I've had one of the longest
weekends that I've ever had. Some flooding of the apartment and getting
rear-ended. So fun fun. But here it is!! It took some major taping into my
creativity but ta-da! I done it!! Lol.okay so read and enjoy guys.
Disclaimer: Not the owner of any of the characters. I just like to keep Veggie locked up in my closet so he's there when I need him ;)
Surrender Sweet Prince
Chapter Eight
The woman watched the scene below, her dark fathomless eyes filling with amusement. "Well.that's defiantly not going to go over well with Prince Darien, is it?" she asked the willowy brunette next to her.
The brunette frowned thoughtfully, her brows lowering over feline green eyes. "He'll be furious." She looked up at her raven-haired companion. "At least Vesper wont have to worry about being punished for his failure."
"Prince Darien will want to send you next Katroina. Are you ready to go up against these two?" She motioned to the swirling pool where an image of the Saiyan and his Princess, curled up against him, slept. "They have proven themselves quite well. Not to mention the bond they now share." She gazed critically upon the couple. The Saiyan's arm tightened around the Princess and she smiled in her sleep. "It's incredibly strong." The raven-haired woman mused softly, gliding the tip of her finger over the mercury-like water and watching the languid ripples distort the romantic image.
Katroina tossed her mane of riotous curls over her bare shoulder. "Where Vesper failed, I will succeed." She said with a devious smile. "You can trust me."
"Good. While you think of something, I'm going to go find Prince Darien. He will be quite angry with this turn of events." She turned from Katroina, the satin fabric of her midnight purple dress billowing out around her.
Katroina watched her go with a scowl on her face. As soon as she got rid of the two on earth, she would rid herself of that black haired bitch and then Prince Darien would be hers. "First things first." She purred, turning back to look down at the Saiyan Prince and Lunarian Princess. She crossed her arms over her chest and ran her tongue slowly over her teeth. "Sleep well kids. You'll need all the strength you can get when I come for you."
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"Rini!" Serena pounded on the bathroom door. "Come on hun! We have to get going!" She looked down at her watch. 9:45. Tapping her foot impatiently, she raised her fist to knock once more when the door opened and Rini came skipping out. "Sorry, sorry, sorry!" the girl yelped, searching the floor for her shoes.
"They're in the other room." Serena said with a nod to the door. Rini, dressed in a simple pair of flare jeans that practically covered her stocking clad feet and a light purple tank top (purple seamed to be her new favorite color after meeting Trunks.) bounced out of the room, humming softly.
Serena chuckled, watching the pink pigtails of her daughter disappear into the small living room. For the millionth time since she had woken up that morning with the little sprite curled up next to her, Serena said a silent thank you to Pluto for bringing her daughter back to her.
She walked across the room and pulled out a blue halter top that matched her eyes then regretfully took off the worn t-shirt Vegeta had borrowed her from last night and replaced it with the top, carefully tying the straps behind her swollen neck.
She checked her reflection, nodding with approval at the short jean shorts and wide belt she had opted to wear. She brushed her fingers through her hair, slipped on a pair of low healed sandals and left her room.
"Did you find your shoes?" she asked Rini.
The girl nodded and followed Serena out into the hallway. "Is dad coming with us?" she asked.
Serena smiled down at Rini, amazed at how quickly the she had accepted Vegeta as her father. "Not today Rini. He's training with your brother." She said.
Rini smiled back up at her. "I like my new family. Trunks is really cool and super strong. He's going to teach me to fight like him and dad do." She stopped talking and cocked her head to the side. "Dad sure glares a lot."
Serena burst out laughing and Rini blinked up at her in confusion. "Well he does!"
"I know he does sweetheart." Serena said, her laughter slowly dying. "Daddy just likes to look intimidating.at all times. Now come on! I smell food."
They entered the kitchen and Serena went to the stove to help Bulma with breakfast. "Morning. Sorry I'm late."
The older woman smiled at her, a wicked glint in her eye. "That's alright.considering where you spent the night last night. Or should I say with whom you spent the night."
Serena's lips curved, a bright blush staining her cheeks. "He asked me..or rather, he told me to move into his room." She said shyly.
Bulma's eyes widened and her jaw dropped. "How did you do it? I practically had to hold a gun to his head!"
Serena laughed and picked up the spatula from the stovetop, pushing sizzling bacon around in the pan. "I'm not sure. Maybe he realized that I'm far more stubborn then he is and gave up trying to push me away. That or."
Bulma looked up at the blonde. "Or what?" she asked.
Serena shook her head, a short laugh escaping her mouth. "It's nothing, really. I just like to think that." her shoulders slumped and she released a heavy sigh. "That maybe he loves me."
The older woman's eyes filled with sympathy. "He will Serena, trust me."
"How do you know that, though?" the blonde asked despairingly.
"I saw you when you came home from training." Bulma grinned. "Sorry hun, but there's no denying what went on between you and Vegeta yesterday. You were practically glowing when you walked in the house. If I didn't know any better I'd say you two were bonded." She said, stirring a small cup of sugar into a bowl of waffle batter.
Serena rolled her eyes. "There's that bonded word again."
Laughing, Bulma handed her a plate layered with napkins for the bacon. "Don't mock it dear. Saiyans take it very seriously. I'm going to go out on a limb and say next to fighting it's probably the second most important thing. That's why Vegeta and me never stuck it out. Well.that and we really couldn't stand each other." She said flippantly.
Serena pulled slices of bacon from the pan, watching the grease drip off the meaty strips. "What makes you think that Vegeta and I share one?"
"Oh, you can feel it. The second you two are in a room together it's there. It's like a feeling of awareness that surrounds both of you. Vegeta's always smirking.you're always blushing. It's pretty obvious Sere."
Serena watched Bulma in slight disbelief as she moved about the kitchen, setting the table, giving Rini a glass of orange juice. The woman was so observant. There was really no getting anything past her. Serena couldn't help but feel terribly guilty about having such a strong connection with the black haired Prince. One that Bulma had never gotten close to sharing with him. Did her friend ever wish things were different?
~She wanted it to end as badly as I did. Quit worrying~
Serena smiled, feeling his familiar ki warm her being. She focused her thought on him. ~Sorry, I didn't think anyone was listening. Breakfast is almost ready. You may want to get your incredibly hot ass to the kitchen if you're hungry~
~Bossy wench~
~You like it~
With that final thought, she carried the plate of bacon to the table and sat down next to Rini. She poured herself a glass of orange juice, watching the liquid slosh into her glass. She did this to keep her thought from wandering. It was slightly disconcerting to have someone knowing all of the things she thought about, especially since she wasn't quite able to do it herself. Maybe there was a trick to it. She would ask Vegeta about it later. A horrifying yell snapped her from her dazed state and she jerked her head up.
Trunks came barreling into the room and ran straight at Rini, leaping into the air and kicking his foot out in front of him. Rini screamed, raising her arms protectively over her face. When the blow she expected never came, the girl slowly opened her eyes and lowered her arms, gaping at her half brother floating two feet about the kitchen floor in front of her.
"Jezz. We're really going to have to work on you." Trunks said with a touch of conceit.
Rini's scarlet eyes flashed dangerously. "That's not fair Trunks!! I wasn't ready!!" she cried. "I could take you! I don't need any work!! I bet I could even take on dad!" she smiled, proud of her little tirade, then stuck her tongue out for emphasis.
"Is that so?"
Serena smiled as Vegeta walked into the kitchen, smirk in place and, as usual, arms crossed over his muscular chest.
Rini brightened upon seeing him. "Maybe someday!" she said.
Vegeta chuckled and tugged playfully at the end of one of her pigtails. "We'll see." He said, taking a seat at the end of the table next to Serena. His warm gaze regarded her with rough tenderness and she felt her mouth go dry. "How's your neck?"
She self-consciously raised a hand to her neck and winced from the stinging pain of her fingers on the fresh bruises. Her hand dropped back into her lap. "Not so great." She murmured, anger with the deceased demon simmering in her veins.
She could feel his own rage slowly start to build and reached over, covering his large hand with hers. The soft pad of her thumb caressed his knuckles. "If you get mad at yourself again, I'm going to take you out back and beat the hell out of you." She said quietly, giving him a reassuring grin.
His smile returned. "That could be fun."
Not missing the wickedness in his charcoal eyes or the sexual innuendo in his words, she blushed furiously and lowered her eyes to her plate.
Food was set down before them, piles of waffles, bacon and eggs stacked onto plates and laden with syrup and butter. Serena and Bulma kept an easy conversation flowing between themselves while Rini and Trunks made faces at each other in between bites of food and Vegeta ate in silence, his gaze constantly shifting between his mate and daughter.
He ate slower then usual, listening to Serena's sweet voice as she talked about how Rini had first come into her life. His eyes traveled over her slender neck, still beautiful even though it was marred with angry contusions. Her sun-kissed back was almost completely exposed, showing off her delicate shoulder blades and several more bruises and scars she had probably sustained through their long hours of training together. She hadn't bothered hiding them. Perhaps she was showing them off as proof of her ability to take whatever her opponent dished out. If that was the case, Vegeta was damn proud of her. Not many women he knew could take such a beating and still be standing the next day. And here she was, showing her battle scars off like trophies. He couldn't believe how much he loved and respected this woman. He wished he could tell her, not when she was sleeping or unconscious, to her face when she was fully awake and could hear each word. But being raised by a family who spit on emotions and raised him to be nothing more then a fighter, Vegeta didn't know how to love. Hell, he didn't even know how to be loved.
Ever since the day he'd talked to Kakarott about Serena, he had spent a lot of time thinking about that feeling. Love. It was a weak emotion, wasn't it? He used t think so.but now he was not too sure. He thought of Kakarott. Did his love for his wife and children make him any less of a fighter? No. He was actually, and Vegeta HATED to admit this, stronger then the Saiyan Prince. Not by much tough. So if this.love thing wasn't a weakness, why couldn't he bring himself to admit his feelings for Serena?
"Vegeta?"
He looked up into the most startling pair of clear blue eyes he had ever seen, seeing her love for him shinning in their stormy depths. He looked around the table, surprised to see it empty. "Where is everyone?"
Serena's brow creased with worry. "They left about tow minute ago. Are.are you okay? She asked, reaching for his hand. An unsettling fear closed in around him. He snatched his hand back. Pain filled her vibrant eyes and he tried to ignore it. "I'm fine." He snapped. "I'm not some weakling who needs a damn female to care for him."
Serena visibly retreated, yanking her own hand back as if he had burned her. Her eyes glazed over with tears. Even though it was the last thing he wanted to do, he smirked at her and said in a cold, cruel voice. "What's wrong woman? Are you going to cry like the sniveling spoiled brat that you are?"
Something in her snapped. He felt it like a white-hot blade though his heart. Her loving gaze turned icy and distant. "Whatever Vegeta." She said in a hollow voice, quickly standing and leaving the room.
All he did was sit there and watch her go. His heart screamed at him to quit being such an ass and go after her, get down on his knees and beg for forgiveness. Years of hatred drilled into him from youth said a Saiyan never begs for forgiveness. Then why was it the only thing he could think about doing right now?
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Thoroughly confused, that's what she was. She wasn't sad or angry. Well, that was a lie. She was angry but confusion was the dominating emotion at the moment. What had she done to anger Vegeta? She couldn't think of a thing. One minute they had been teasing each other with flirtatious thoughts. The next, he was angry with her for reasons she could not understand. His words had hurt her so deeply and yet.maybe if she thought long and hard she could figure out the reason for his harsh actions. With her luck, he'd probably hear her thought and yell at her to shut up.
She sighed and continued walking along behind Rini and Bulma through the crowded mall. Bulma raised her voice and Serena lifted her head. Chi Chi, Gohan, Videl and Goten were walking towards them. Serena offered no more then a luke warm smile, her aching heart making it difficult to do much more then that.
Rini's hand clutched at hers. "Mom. Who are those people?" she asked quietly, watching Bulma greet her friends.
Serena gently pulled on Rini's hand. "I'll introduce you." She said in a soothing voice. Rini nodded and shyly followed her mother.
"Hey guys!" Serena called out with fake cheerfulness as she approached the Son family.
"Hey Serena." Gohan and Videl said.
"Oh! Who's this adorable little thing?" Chi Chi exclaimed, rudely shoving Bulma aside to move closer to Serena and Rini. Being born royalty, Rini carefully kept her features controlled. She seriously despised being called an adorable LITTLE thing, but she kept a smile on her face. The smile became genuine when she locked eyes with the boy behind the woman. His dark eyes gazed curiously at her and she could feel heat start to creep up her face.
"So who is she?" Gohan asked, looking down with amusement at his brother and the small girl.
Serena placed a hand on Rini's shoulder. "Rini, this is Chi Chi, her son's Gohan and Goten, and Gohan's girlfriend Videl." She gestured to each one. "This is Rini. My daughter."
"What a surprise! I never knew you had a daughter." Chi Chi cried delightedly. "When do we get to meet the lucky man who fathered such an angel?"
Serena rubbed the back of her head nervously. "Well, hehe, you kind of already have."
"Vegeta's my dad!" Rini stated proudly, a broad grin tugging at her lips.
Ignoring their gasps of surprise, Serena rushed into and explanation. "Rini is um.our, that is to say mine and Vegeta's child from the future. Where I originally came from.it's no longer safe there. So, Rini was brought here where she would be kept from harms way." She smiled down at her daughter and felt an emotional pull at her heart. "Where she belongs." She added softly.
"That's quite a story. How did Vegeta take the news?" Gohan asked, looking worried.
Serena laughed, but it never reached her eyes. The dark pools were still filled with pain and uncertainty. "He actually figured it out.before me."
"Wow. That's amazing. Vegeta must have a thing with meeting his kids before they're actually born." Videl mused.
Everyone chuckled but Serena. She stared vacantly ahead. Her dull eyes were focused on a mannequin wearing a hot pink dress shirt. Like the one Vegeta owned. He had worn it to training one day and just the sight of him had sent her into a fit of giggles. After seeing her reaction he had cursed softly and ripped the shirt off. Serena had never laughed at that shirt again. As she stared at it now, trying hard to control her thought so that HE wouldn't hear them, she felt burning tears start to collect behind her eyelids.
Bulma saw the blondes chin start to quiver and quickly jumped to action. "Gohan, why don't you take Goten and Rini to the arcade for a while?"
Gohan looked from Bulma to Serena. "Oh.right. Come on guys." He said, pulling Rini and Goten away from the distraught Princess.
Chi Chi was the next to notice Serena's rapidly crumbling features. "Videl. Go buy Serena a drink, quickly."
Videl rushed off and Chi Chi and Bulma quickly escorted Serena to the nearest bench, sitting her down just as her last thread of control snapped and the fair haired beauty released a heart wrenching sob.
"I don't.under.stand" Serena choked out through her sobs. "One minute he.he.can't keep his.hands off me. The next.he acts like.like touching me.is the most.repulsive thing in the world!"
Chi Chi brushed Serena's hair with her hands, smoothing the glorious strands away from tear stained cheeks. "Hush sweetheart. It's okay." She cooed, casting a helpless look in Bulma's direction.
Bulma stood just as Videl returned with a large soda for Serena. Handing it to Chi Chi, she took the now vacant spot next to the trembling blond and watched Bulma as she paced angrily back and forth.
"But it.it's not okay! We're bonded! How can a person be bonded to someone who.who doesn't even care about them?" Serena wailed.
"But he does care for you, Serena." Videl said sympathetically.
Serena gave a bitter laugh. "Yeah right. The jerk is probably reading my thought right now and laughing his ass off thinking about how weak I am."
Bulma swore loudly and three heads snapped up. "This is just so like him. Idiot doesn't even know what's good for him." She muttered. She suddenly whirled around and knelt in front of Serena. "Stop with the tears, hun. Crying isn't going to get to this guy. What we need is your anger.and something incredibly sexy for you to wear."
Serena sniffled and brushed away her tears. Her lips curved in a wobbly smile. "I'm listening."
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"You actually think THIS will get his attention?" Serena asked the three women surrounding her. She stared at herself in the mirror; still unable to believe the gorgeously brazen, scantily dressed woman reflected in the glass was here. They had put her in a rich purple halter like top that left almost her entire back bare and made her eyes appear much more dark and mysterious. It was tied loosely around her neck. In the front the silky fabric was cut down the middle in a long slit that stopped just above her navel, exposing an alarming amount of creamy flesh. The fabric clung tenaciously to her full breasts. A silver chain belt adorned her slim waist and the final touches, a black mini skirt with a slit over one thigh and a pair of low black heals with shinning deep purple straps that criss-crossed over her feet.
"If it doesn't.the man is gay." Bulma said her face wreathed in smiles as she stared upon the lovely princess. "Trust me when I say he won't be able to tear his eyes away from you!"
"And to give you proof of how completely irresistible you look, here comes Gohan." Chi Chi said.
Serena turned her wary gaze on Videl. "Hey, don't worry! I know who he loves!" Videl said with a laugh and a careless wave of her hand.
With a flirtatious smile, Serena turned to face Gohan. She watched the young Saiyan's mouth drop and his cheeks turn bright red. Her confidence soared.
"So Gohan.do you like Serena's new outfit?" Bulma asked slyly.
"I.I.ahh.I love.Videl!" he stuttered. The women burst into gales of laughter.
"No.really Gohan. What do you think?" Serena asked once her laughter had subsided. She tried to keep the hope from her voice but his sensitive ears easily picked up on it. He smiled at Serena and clasped her chin gently between his fingers. "You look stunning Sere. Vegeta would be crazy not to notice you." He said softly.
Serena gave him a tremulous smile. "Thank you Gohan."
Videl walked over and looped her arms around his waist. "And this is why I love him so damn much." She said.
Serena laughed. She felt a hand tug on hers and looked down into Rini's beautiful claret eyes. "I think you look beautiful Mom."
"Thanks honey." She carefully leaned over and placed a kiss on her forehead. "Now all that's left to do is see how daddy likes it."
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Serena followed Rini and Bulma into the house, heading for the couch and putting down the several bags she was carrying. Immediately she felt Vegeta's familiar ki suffuse her being, leaving an aching feeling deep inside her.
"Remember to be angry. Use one of his greatest weapons against him. And be mean Sere. Rini can help me out in the kitchen with supper. Sound good Rini?"
Bulma and Serena both looked at the pink haired girl for a reply. She sat on the couch twirling a pretty silver mood ring that Goten had won for her around her finger. "That's fine." She said wistfully. Serena and Bulma exchanged knowing glances.
"She's all yours boss." Serena said, walking backwards in the direction of the hallway.
"Better then what you've got to go up against. Good luck Sere!"
The blond held up her finger in a peace sign, then turned and walked down the hallway. When she reached the top of the stairs she was searching for a reason to be good and pissed when one ran right into her.
Head hung low and shoulders shaking with suppressed fury, Trunks stood before her, his body covered in bruises and blood. Serena fell to her knees and carefully laid her hands on his beaten shoulders. "Trunks! What happened?"
He raised his vibrant blue eyes to her and she was surprised to angry tears collecting in them. She brushed his lavender hair back. "Dad. He was really angry for some reason. He asked me to train with him and.and." he couldn't get the rest past the lump forming in his throat.
Serena pulled Trunks into her arms.
"He thinks I'm so tough and that I can handle him when it comes to sparing! But when he gets mad.he forgets who he's fighting against. I'm just a kid!"
"I know honey. I know. But you're an awfully strong kid." Serena said, rubbing his back, being careful to avoid where the close were torn and the skin was broken. "Let's get you cleaned up huh?"
She took him to the bathroom next to his room and cleaned his cuts with peroxide. When she was finished she told him to go play with Rini. Waiting until the boy had disappeared down the stairs, Serena let her rage engulf her and stalked down the hallway to where Vegeta's room was. She knocked once.
"Get lost!"
Going on emotions alone, Serena raised her leg and delivered a forceful kick to the door, sending it flying open and slamming into the wall. She walked in; regardless of his protests, which were actually, few because he was way too busy staring at her clothes or lack of.
"Just who the hell do you think you are?!" She screamed, getting right up in his face. "You can't handle a woman and the way she feels about you so you go take it out on a boy?! You make me sick Vegeta!!" She planted her fist in his face, not making note of the fact that he didn't even try to fight back. "How could you?! HOW COULD YOU?! He's your SON and you beat the shit out of him because you're mad at me???"
Another punch taken. She had him up against the wall now. "You call me weak. Well, the only one in here who's weak is you buddy!! At least I can deal with MY emotions. And that makes me a MUCH stronger person then you will EVER BE!" She tried to gain control of her anger but it was wild, dragging her with it in a relentless wave of destruction. "Why do you do this? WHY?"
He didn't answer her. Something like pain filled his deep ebony eyes as he stared down at her. The fact that he wasn't even trying to say anything back like he usually did infuriated her further. "I've got news for you Vegeta. The only person you're hurting by acting like this is yourself. You're such a complete ass about everything that you don't even notice that you're killing yourself inside! What the hell is wrong with you?!" She finally stopped. Her breath came out in hard shallow breaths as she stared him down. She expected an apology. What she got was something that she never expected would ever happen.
"You want to know what's wrong with me?" He said, his voice low and hoarse. "YOU want to know what's wrong with ME? I'll tell you what's wrong with me you little brat! It's YOU!! It's all you. You come waltzing in here, change my life around and you expect me to be good with it? You're a complete idiot if you think that! I was fine! Living my life, fighting every day and night.but then you come along and.and." his voice died away.
"And what?!" she snapped.
"Fuck it.I fell in love with you! Are you fucking happy now?! That's right you stupid female! I am completely in love with you!! And now I don't know what to do." His anger left him in a sudden rush, making him feel weak and confused. "What am I supposed to do?" He asked no one in general, leaning back against the wall. "I'm a Saiyan. The Prince of all Saiyan's. Raised by people who did nothing but hate. I don't know how to love."
Serena could only stare. Her heart beat painfully in her chest as love filled her. His admission, however hard it had been for him, was going to save them now. Tears filled her eyes and her hand flew to her gaping mouth. He loved her! "Oh god, Vegeta." she whispered, collapsing against him. Her arms circled his waist and she buried her face in his broad chest. "I've waited so long.so long.I love you too."
The Saiyan Prince sighed, every weary muscle finally relaxing for the first time in weeks. "Serena.I don't know if I can love you the way you need to be loved.the way you deserve to be loved."
Serena raised her luminous eyes to him and kissed him softly, sweetly. Like the caress of a cool summer breeze her lips graced his. "Yes you can Vegeta. You will love me the way I need to be loved.because you're my destiny. I need you.I love you." She kissed his cheeks where tears had escaped without him even realizing it.
He buried his head in her shoulder. "God.I love you Sere." He inhaled her sent, allowing it to intoxicate him. Why did this feel so good? Shouldn't it feel like weakness settling in, making him less of a man?
"You will never be less of a man, Vegeta." Serena said, pulling back so she could look into his eyes. "Love is not a weakness. It is the power that rules over all power. If anything you are stronger now."
He smirked and looked down at her. "What are you wearing by the way?" he asked, eyeing her outfit appreciatively, his gaze turning from loving to hungry.
Serena laughed. "Just something I picked up while we were shopping today. You like?"
"I would like it better on my floor." He growled. Serena gasped as he went for her neck, his teeth and tongue assaulting her sensitive skin.
"Vegeta.the door." she said breathlessly.
He lifted her easily in his arms and went for the bedroom, kicking the door shut behind them. Placing her on her feet, he reached behind her and untied the flimsy string keeping her top up. The fabric whispered it's way down her body and exposed her breasts to his feasting gaze. He caressed her skin with a love that made her want to cry. His hands moved over her arms, her shoulders, her neck, barley touching her. When he grazed her breast she whimpered and leaned toward him. "Vegeta."
"Hush woman, I'm taking the time to look at your beauty." He whispered harshly. His capable fingers undid her belt and the fabric slid with a soft rustle over her slim hips and to the floor, pooling around her feet. He dropped the belt and it landed with a pronounced clink against the carpet. Next he went for her skirt, sliding it ever so slowly over her hips and down her long legs. She stepped from the pile of clothing and faced him proudly, clad in nothing more then a white thong. "You are the most beautiful creature I have ever seen." He said, pulling her possessively against him and kissing her with heated passion. His tongue slid across her lips and she welcomed him with a sigh, craving the feel of his body against hers. She lifted her arms, wrapping them around his neck and burying her fingers in his thick black hair, rubbing her body suggestively against his. When the kiss was broken the stared at each other, both panting for breath.
"Now.it's my turn." Serena said. She brushed her fingers across his face, over his cheekbones, his nose, down to his lips where he kissed each finger as it passed. Her hand traveled over his chest and stomach, finding the end of his shirt and pulling it off of him. She threw it with her clothes and continued, kissing hot trails of passion over his fevered skin as she undid the button of his jeans and pulled the zipper down with aching slowness. She suckled one of his nipples experimentally, smiling at his sharp intake of breath. She continued her exploration of his body while she slid his jeans off. When he was finally in nothing but his boxers (I am now pausing to drool like crazy) Serena backed away and stared at him appreciatively, drinking in every plane, every sharp angel and committing it to memory.
Feeling a feminine power move through her like hot lava, she held her hand out. Vegeta took it and she led him to the massive king sized bed. She laid him down and straddled him, watching his amused smirk curve his tantalizing lips. She kissed those lips, pulling a rough groan from him. More power filled her. She bravely moved on top of him and his breath hitched as did her own. Remembering what he had done to her the first time they had made love, she smiled wickedly and kissed her way down his body, stopping where the waistband of his boxers were and licking the quivering muscles of his stomach. She furtively slid her fingers under the waistband and started to pull his boxers down over his legs.
"What are you doing woman?" he groaned, his hand rising to cover his forehead as his question was answered. With her mouth she loved him the same way he had loved her, joy filling her with each oh his lusty moans. When it got to be too much for him, Vegeta reached down and gently yanked her up, smirking at the pleased grin on her face. "Enough woman." He said, rolling her over and looming above her.
Serena's breath caught as he stared down at her with burning eyes. God, how she wanted this man! "Vegeta..love me." She whispered, her nails digging into his muscular shoulders.
"I do love you Serena." He growled, entering her with one sure, swift stroke. Serena cried out as the force of his thrust rocked her body.
"And I love you Vegeta..love you, love you, love you!" She cried as he went deeper. She moved with him, her legs coming around his waist to pull him even closer. Sweat broke out across their bodies, filling the room with a sweet, tangy aroma. Passion built inside her and she felt the familiar coiling. The feeling was so different now that he had admitted his love for her, that Serena found herself crying with the immense sensation of their love. His arm came under her, his gasps filling her head with sensual delight. He gave one last deep thrust and Serena felt herself shatter. Her entire body convulsed around him as she cried out his name like a prayer. A second later he joined her. His arm tightened around her body and his own shook from the power of his release. He collapsed on top of her.
Minutes passed, then an hour and they moved sluggishly. Vegeta rolled off of her and pulled the blankets out from under them, using several colorful curses in the process. Serena giggled and crawled under the covers once they were finally free, moving into Vegeta's embrace. "Vegeta.you are a wonderful lover." She whispered, placing a gentle kiss on his damp skin.
"Nothing compares to you Sere. You are like a goddess.my goddess." He mumbled against her neck.
"So is it so bad.being in love with me?" she asked, starting to doze off.
Vegeta smiled. "It may just be the best thing that's ever happened to me." *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
No cliffies! Hope you're all happy! Hehe. Next chapter promises some difficulties though. Even though our lovers are finally happy, things shall arise that could cause some serious trouble for our Z crew and Serena. Not to mention Rini's new crush!! Stay tuned guys!!
Disclaimer: Not the owner of any of the characters. I just like to keep Veggie locked up in my closet so he's there when I need him ;)
Surrender Sweet Prince
Chapter Eight
The woman watched the scene below, her dark fathomless eyes filling with amusement. "Well.that's defiantly not going to go over well with Prince Darien, is it?" she asked the willowy brunette next to her.
The brunette frowned thoughtfully, her brows lowering over feline green eyes. "He'll be furious." She looked up at her raven-haired companion. "At least Vesper wont have to worry about being punished for his failure."
"Prince Darien will want to send you next Katroina. Are you ready to go up against these two?" She motioned to the swirling pool where an image of the Saiyan and his Princess, curled up against him, slept. "They have proven themselves quite well. Not to mention the bond they now share." She gazed critically upon the couple. The Saiyan's arm tightened around the Princess and she smiled in her sleep. "It's incredibly strong." The raven-haired woman mused softly, gliding the tip of her finger over the mercury-like water and watching the languid ripples distort the romantic image.
Katroina tossed her mane of riotous curls over her bare shoulder. "Where Vesper failed, I will succeed." She said with a devious smile. "You can trust me."
"Good. While you think of something, I'm going to go find Prince Darien. He will be quite angry with this turn of events." She turned from Katroina, the satin fabric of her midnight purple dress billowing out around her.
Katroina watched her go with a scowl on her face. As soon as she got rid of the two on earth, she would rid herself of that black haired bitch and then Prince Darien would be hers. "First things first." She purred, turning back to look down at the Saiyan Prince and Lunarian Princess. She crossed her arms over her chest and ran her tongue slowly over her teeth. "Sleep well kids. You'll need all the strength you can get when I come for you."
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"Rini!" Serena pounded on the bathroom door. "Come on hun! We have to get going!" She looked down at her watch. 9:45. Tapping her foot impatiently, she raised her fist to knock once more when the door opened and Rini came skipping out. "Sorry, sorry, sorry!" the girl yelped, searching the floor for her shoes.
"They're in the other room." Serena said with a nod to the door. Rini, dressed in a simple pair of flare jeans that practically covered her stocking clad feet and a light purple tank top (purple seamed to be her new favorite color after meeting Trunks.) bounced out of the room, humming softly.
Serena chuckled, watching the pink pigtails of her daughter disappear into the small living room. For the millionth time since she had woken up that morning with the little sprite curled up next to her, Serena said a silent thank you to Pluto for bringing her daughter back to her.
She walked across the room and pulled out a blue halter top that matched her eyes then regretfully took off the worn t-shirt Vegeta had borrowed her from last night and replaced it with the top, carefully tying the straps behind her swollen neck.
She checked her reflection, nodding with approval at the short jean shorts and wide belt she had opted to wear. She brushed her fingers through her hair, slipped on a pair of low healed sandals and left her room.
"Did you find your shoes?" she asked Rini.
The girl nodded and followed Serena out into the hallway. "Is dad coming with us?" she asked.
Serena smiled down at Rini, amazed at how quickly the she had accepted Vegeta as her father. "Not today Rini. He's training with your brother." She said.
Rini smiled back up at her. "I like my new family. Trunks is really cool and super strong. He's going to teach me to fight like him and dad do." She stopped talking and cocked her head to the side. "Dad sure glares a lot."
Serena burst out laughing and Rini blinked up at her in confusion. "Well he does!"
"I know he does sweetheart." Serena said, her laughter slowly dying. "Daddy just likes to look intimidating.at all times. Now come on! I smell food."
They entered the kitchen and Serena went to the stove to help Bulma with breakfast. "Morning. Sorry I'm late."
The older woman smiled at her, a wicked glint in her eye. "That's alright.considering where you spent the night last night. Or should I say with whom you spent the night."
Serena's lips curved, a bright blush staining her cheeks. "He asked me..or rather, he told me to move into his room." She said shyly.
Bulma's eyes widened and her jaw dropped. "How did you do it? I practically had to hold a gun to his head!"
Serena laughed and picked up the spatula from the stovetop, pushing sizzling bacon around in the pan. "I'm not sure. Maybe he realized that I'm far more stubborn then he is and gave up trying to push me away. That or."
Bulma looked up at the blonde. "Or what?" she asked.
Serena shook her head, a short laugh escaping her mouth. "It's nothing, really. I just like to think that." her shoulders slumped and she released a heavy sigh. "That maybe he loves me."
The older woman's eyes filled with sympathy. "He will Serena, trust me."
"How do you know that, though?" the blonde asked despairingly.
"I saw you when you came home from training." Bulma grinned. "Sorry hun, but there's no denying what went on between you and Vegeta yesterday. You were practically glowing when you walked in the house. If I didn't know any better I'd say you two were bonded." She said, stirring a small cup of sugar into a bowl of waffle batter.
Serena rolled her eyes. "There's that bonded word again."
Laughing, Bulma handed her a plate layered with napkins for the bacon. "Don't mock it dear. Saiyans take it very seriously. I'm going to go out on a limb and say next to fighting it's probably the second most important thing. That's why Vegeta and me never stuck it out. Well.that and we really couldn't stand each other." She said flippantly.
Serena pulled slices of bacon from the pan, watching the grease drip off the meaty strips. "What makes you think that Vegeta and I share one?"
"Oh, you can feel it. The second you two are in a room together it's there. It's like a feeling of awareness that surrounds both of you. Vegeta's always smirking.you're always blushing. It's pretty obvious Sere."
Serena watched Bulma in slight disbelief as she moved about the kitchen, setting the table, giving Rini a glass of orange juice. The woman was so observant. There was really no getting anything past her. Serena couldn't help but feel terribly guilty about having such a strong connection with the black haired Prince. One that Bulma had never gotten close to sharing with him. Did her friend ever wish things were different?
~She wanted it to end as badly as I did. Quit worrying~
Serena smiled, feeling his familiar ki warm her being. She focused her thought on him. ~Sorry, I didn't think anyone was listening. Breakfast is almost ready. You may want to get your incredibly hot ass to the kitchen if you're hungry~
~Bossy wench~
~You like it~
With that final thought, she carried the plate of bacon to the table and sat down next to Rini. She poured herself a glass of orange juice, watching the liquid slosh into her glass. She did this to keep her thought from wandering. It was slightly disconcerting to have someone knowing all of the things she thought about, especially since she wasn't quite able to do it herself. Maybe there was a trick to it. She would ask Vegeta about it later. A horrifying yell snapped her from her dazed state and she jerked her head up.
Trunks came barreling into the room and ran straight at Rini, leaping into the air and kicking his foot out in front of him. Rini screamed, raising her arms protectively over her face. When the blow she expected never came, the girl slowly opened her eyes and lowered her arms, gaping at her half brother floating two feet about the kitchen floor in front of her.
"Jezz. We're really going to have to work on you." Trunks said with a touch of conceit.
Rini's scarlet eyes flashed dangerously. "That's not fair Trunks!! I wasn't ready!!" she cried. "I could take you! I don't need any work!! I bet I could even take on dad!" she smiled, proud of her little tirade, then stuck her tongue out for emphasis.
"Is that so?"
Serena smiled as Vegeta walked into the kitchen, smirk in place and, as usual, arms crossed over his muscular chest.
Rini brightened upon seeing him. "Maybe someday!" she said.
Vegeta chuckled and tugged playfully at the end of one of her pigtails. "We'll see." He said, taking a seat at the end of the table next to Serena. His warm gaze regarded her with rough tenderness and she felt her mouth go dry. "How's your neck?"
She self-consciously raised a hand to her neck and winced from the stinging pain of her fingers on the fresh bruises. Her hand dropped back into her lap. "Not so great." She murmured, anger with the deceased demon simmering in her veins.
She could feel his own rage slowly start to build and reached over, covering his large hand with hers. The soft pad of her thumb caressed his knuckles. "If you get mad at yourself again, I'm going to take you out back and beat the hell out of you." She said quietly, giving him a reassuring grin.
His smile returned. "That could be fun."
Not missing the wickedness in his charcoal eyes or the sexual innuendo in his words, she blushed furiously and lowered her eyes to her plate.
Food was set down before them, piles of waffles, bacon and eggs stacked onto plates and laden with syrup and butter. Serena and Bulma kept an easy conversation flowing between themselves while Rini and Trunks made faces at each other in between bites of food and Vegeta ate in silence, his gaze constantly shifting between his mate and daughter.
He ate slower then usual, listening to Serena's sweet voice as she talked about how Rini had first come into her life. His eyes traveled over her slender neck, still beautiful even though it was marred with angry contusions. Her sun-kissed back was almost completely exposed, showing off her delicate shoulder blades and several more bruises and scars she had probably sustained through their long hours of training together. She hadn't bothered hiding them. Perhaps she was showing them off as proof of her ability to take whatever her opponent dished out. If that was the case, Vegeta was damn proud of her. Not many women he knew could take such a beating and still be standing the next day. And here she was, showing her battle scars off like trophies. He couldn't believe how much he loved and respected this woman. He wished he could tell her, not when she was sleeping or unconscious, to her face when she was fully awake and could hear each word. But being raised by a family who spit on emotions and raised him to be nothing more then a fighter, Vegeta didn't know how to love. Hell, he didn't even know how to be loved.
Ever since the day he'd talked to Kakarott about Serena, he had spent a lot of time thinking about that feeling. Love. It was a weak emotion, wasn't it? He used t think so.but now he was not too sure. He thought of Kakarott. Did his love for his wife and children make him any less of a fighter? No. He was actually, and Vegeta HATED to admit this, stronger then the Saiyan Prince. Not by much tough. So if this.love thing wasn't a weakness, why couldn't he bring himself to admit his feelings for Serena?
"Vegeta?"
He looked up into the most startling pair of clear blue eyes he had ever seen, seeing her love for him shinning in their stormy depths. He looked around the table, surprised to see it empty. "Where is everyone?"
Serena's brow creased with worry. "They left about tow minute ago. Are.are you okay? She asked, reaching for his hand. An unsettling fear closed in around him. He snatched his hand back. Pain filled her vibrant eyes and he tried to ignore it. "I'm fine." He snapped. "I'm not some weakling who needs a damn female to care for him."
Serena visibly retreated, yanking her own hand back as if he had burned her. Her eyes glazed over with tears. Even though it was the last thing he wanted to do, he smirked at her and said in a cold, cruel voice. "What's wrong woman? Are you going to cry like the sniveling spoiled brat that you are?"
Something in her snapped. He felt it like a white-hot blade though his heart. Her loving gaze turned icy and distant. "Whatever Vegeta." She said in a hollow voice, quickly standing and leaving the room.
All he did was sit there and watch her go. His heart screamed at him to quit being such an ass and go after her, get down on his knees and beg for forgiveness. Years of hatred drilled into him from youth said a Saiyan never begs for forgiveness. Then why was it the only thing he could think about doing right now?
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Thoroughly confused, that's what she was. She wasn't sad or angry. Well, that was a lie. She was angry but confusion was the dominating emotion at the moment. What had she done to anger Vegeta? She couldn't think of a thing. One minute they had been teasing each other with flirtatious thoughts. The next, he was angry with her for reasons she could not understand. His words had hurt her so deeply and yet.maybe if she thought long and hard she could figure out the reason for his harsh actions. With her luck, he'd probably hear her thought and yell at her to shut up.
She sighed and continued walking along behind Rini and Bulma through the crowded mall. Bulma raised her voice and Serena lifted her head. Chi Chi, Gohan, Videl and Goten were walking towards them. Serena offered no more then a luke warm smile, her aching heart making it difficult to do much more then that.
Rini's hand clutched at hers. "Mom. Who are those people?" she asked quietly, watching Bulma greet her friends.
Serena gently pulled on Rini's hand. "I'll introduce you." She said in a soothing voice. Rini nodded and shyly followed her mother.
"Hey guys!" Serena called out with fake cheerfulness as she approached the Son family.
"Hey Serena." Gohan and Videl said.
"Oh! Who's this adorable little thing?" Chi Chi exclaimed, rudely shoving Bulma aside to move closer to Serena and Rini. Being born royalty, Rini carefully kept her features controlled. She seriously despised being called an adorable LITTLE thing, but she kept a smile on her face. The smile became genuine when she locked eyes with the boy behind the woman. His dark eyes gazed curiously at her and she could feel heat start to creep up her face.
"So who is she?" Gohan asked, looking down with amusement at his brother and the small girl.
Serena placed a hand on Rini's shoulder. "Rini, this is Chi Chi, her son's Gohan and Goten, and Gohan's girlfriend Videl." She gestured to each one. "This is Rini. My daughter."
"What a surprise! I never knew you had a daughter." Chi Chi cried delightedly. "When do we get to meet the lucky man who fathered such an angel?"
Serena rubbed the back of her head nervously. "Well, hehe, you kind of already have."
"Vegeta's my dad!" Rini stated proudly, a broad grin tugging at her lips.
Ignoring their gasps of surprise, Serena rushed into and explanation. "Rini is um.our, that is to say mine and Vegeta's child from the future. Where I originally came from.it's no longer safe there. So, Rini was brought here where she would be kept from harms way." She smiled down at her daughter and felt an emotional pull at her heart. "Where she belongs." She added softly.
"That's quite a story. How did Vegeta take the news?" Gohan asked, looking worried.
Serena laughed, but it never reached her eyes. The dark pools were still filled with pain and uncertainty. "He actually figured it out.before me."
"Wow. That's amazing. Vegeta must have a thing with meeting his kids before they're actually born." Videl mused.
Everyone chuckled but Serena. She stared vacantly ahead. Her dull eyes were focused on a mannequin wearing a hot pink dress shirt. Like the one Vegeta owned. He had worn it to training one day and just the sight of him had sent her into a fit of giggles. After seeing her reaction he had cursed softly and ripped the shirt off. Serena had never laughed at that shirt again. As she stared at it now, trying hard to control her thought so that HE wouldn't hear them, she felt burning tears start to collect behind her eyelids.
Bulma saw the blondes chin start to quiver and quickly jumped to action. "Gohan, why don't you take Goten and Rini to the arcade for a while?"
Gohan looked from Bulma to Serena. "Oh.right. Come on guys." He said, pulling Rini and Goten away from the distraught Princess.
Chi Chi was the next to notice Serena's rapidly crumbling features. "Videl. Go buy Serena a drink, quickly."
Videl rushed off and Chi Chi and Bulma quickly escorted Serena to the nearest bench, sitting her down just as her last thread of control snapped and the fair haired beauty released a heart wrenching sob.
"I don't.under.stand" Serena choked out through her sobs. "One minute he.he.can't keep his.hands off me. The next.he acts like.like touching me.is the most.repulsive thing in the world!"
Chi Chi brushed Serena's hair with her hands, smoothing the glorious strands away from tear stained cheeks. "Hush sweetheart. It's okay." She cooed, casting a helpless look in Bulma's direction.
Bulma stood just as Videl returned with a large soda for Serena. Handing it to Chi Chi, she took the now vacant spot next to the trembling blond and watched Bulma as she paced angrily back and forth.
"But it.it's not okay! We're bonded! How can a person be bonded to someone who.who doesn't even care about them?" Serena wailed.
"But he does care for you, Serena." Videl said sympathetically.
Serena gave a bitter laugh. "Yeah right. The jerk is probably reading my thought right now and laughing his ass off thinking about how weak I am."
Bulma swore loudly and three heads snapped up. "This is just so like him. Idiot doesn't even know what's good for him." She muttered. She suddenly whirled around and knelt in front of Serena. "Stop with the tears, hun. Crying isn't going to get to this guy. What we need is your anger.and something incredibly sexy for you to wear."
Serena sniffled and brushed away her tears. Her lips curved in a wobbly smile. "I'm listening."
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"You actually think THIS will get his attention?" Serena asked the three women surrounding her. She stared at herself in the mirror; still unable to believe the gorgeously brazen, scantily dressed woman reflected in the glass was here. They had put her in a rich purple halter like top that left almost her entire back bare and made her eyes appear much more dark and mysterious. It was tied loosely around her neck. In the front the silky fabric was cut down the middle in a long slit that stopped just above her navel, exposing an alarming amount of creamy flesh. The fabric clung tenaciously to her full breasts. A silver chain belt adorned her slim waist and the final touches, a black mini skirt with a slit over one thigh and a pair of low black heals with shinning deep purple straps that criss-crossed over her feet.
"If it doesn't.the man is gay." Bulma said her face wreathed in smiles as she stared upon the lovely princess. "Trust me when I say he won't be able to tear his eyes away from you!"
"And to give you proof of how completely irresistible you look, here comes Gohan." Chi Chi said.
Serena turned her wary gaze on Videl. "Hey, don't worry! I know who he loves!" Videl said with a laugh and a careless wave of her hand.
With a flirtatious smile, Serena turned to face Gohan. She watched the young Saiyan's mouth drop and his cheeks turn bright red. Her confidence soared.
"So Gohan.do you like Serena's new outfit?" Bulma asked slyly.
"I.I.ahh.I love.Videl!" he stuttered. The women burst into gales of laughter.
"No.really Gohan. What do you think?" Serena asked once her laughter had subsided. She tried to keep the hope from her voice but his sensitive ears easily picked up on it. He smiled at Serena and clasped her chin gently between his fingers. "You look stunning Sere. Vegeta would be crazy not to notice you." He said softly.
Serena gave him a tremulous smile. "Thank you Gohan."
Videl walked over and looped her arms around his waist. "And this is why I love him so damn much." She said.
Serena laughed. She felt a hand tug on hers and looked down into Rini's beautiful claret eyes. "I think you look beautiful Mom."
"Thanks honey." She carefully leaned over and placed a kiss on her forehead. "Now all that's left to do is see how daddy likes it."
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Serena followed Rini and Bulma into the house, heading for the couch and putting down the several bags she was carrying. Immediately she felt Vegeta's familiar ki suffuse her being, leaving an aching feeling deep inside her.
"Remember to be angry. Use one of his greatest weapons against him. And be mean Sere. Rini can help me out in the kitchen with supper. Sound good Rini?"
Bulma and Serena both looked at the pink haired girl for a reply. She sat on the couch twirling a pretty silver mood ring that Goten had won for her around her finger. "That's fine." She said wistfully. Serena and Bulma exchanged knowing glances.
"She's all yours boss." Serena said, walking backwards in the direction of the hallway.
"Better then what you've got to go up against. Good luck Sere!"
The blond held up her finger in a peace sign, then turned and walked down the hallway. When she reached the top of the stairs she was searching for a reason to be good and pissed when one ran right into her.
Head hung low and shoulders shaking with suppressed fury, Trunks stood before her, his body covered in bruises and blood. Serena fell to her knees and carefully laid her hands on his beaten shoulders. "Trunks! What happened?"
He raised his vibrant blue eyes to her and she was surprised to angry tears collecting in them. She brushed his lavender hair back. "Dad. He was really angry for some reason. He asked me to train with him and.and." he couldn't get the rest past the lump forming in his throat.
Serena pulled Trunks into her arms.
"He thinks I'm so tough and that I can handle him when it comes to sparing! But when he gets mad.he forgets who he's fighting against. I'm just a kid!"
"I know honey. I know. But you're an awfully strong kid." Serena said, rubbing his back, being careful to avoid where the close were torn and the skin was broken. "Let's get you cleaned up huh?"
She took him to the bathroom next to his room and cleaned his cuts with peroxide. When she was finished she told him to go play with Rini. Waiting until the boy had disappeared down the stairs, Serena let her rage engulf her and stalked down the hallway to where Vegeta's room was. She knocked once.
"Get lost!"
Going on emotions alone, Serena raised her leg and delivered a forceful kick to the door, sending it flying open and slamming into the wall. She walked in; regardless of his protests, which were actually, few because he was way too busy staring at her clothes or lack of.
"Just who the hell do you think you are?!" She screamed, getting right up in his face. "You can't handle a woman and the way she feels about you so you go take it out on a boy?! You make me sick Vegeta!!" She planted her fist in his face, not making note of the fact that he didn't even try to fight back. "How could you?! HOW COULD YOU?! He's your SON and you beat the shit out of him because you're mad at me???"
Another punch taken. She had him up against the wall now. "You call me weak. Well, the only one in here who's weak is you buddy!! At least I can deal with MY emotions. And that makes me a MUCH stronger person then you will EVER BE!" She tried to gain control of her anger but it was wild, dragging her with it in a relentless wave of destruction. "Why do you do this? WHY?"
He didn't answer her. Something like pain filled his deep ebony eyes as he stared down at her. The fact that he wasn't even trying to say anything back like he usually did infuriated her further. "I've got news for you Vegeta. The only person you're hurting by acting like this is yourself. You're such a complete ass about everything that you don't even notice that you're killing yourself inside! What the hell is wrong with you?!" She finally stopped. Her breath came out in hard shallow breaths as she stared him down. She expected an apology. What she got was something that she never expected would ever happen.
"You want to know what's wrong with me?" He said, his voice low and hoarse. "YOU want to know what's wrong with ME? I'll tell you what's wrong with me you little brat! It's YOU!! It's all you. You come waltzing in here, change my life around and you expect me to be good with it? You're a complete idiot if you think that! I was fine! Living my life, fighting every day and night.but then you come along and.and." his voice died away.
"And what?!" she snapped.
"Fuck it.I fell in love with you! Are you fucking happy now?! That's right you stupid female! I am completely in love with you!! And now I don't know what to do." His anger left him in a sudden rush, making him feel weak and confused. "What am I supposed to do?" He asked no one in general, leaning back against the wall. "I'm a Saiyan. The Prince of all Saiyan's. Raised by people who did nothing but hate. I don't know how to love."
Serena could only stare. Her heart beat painfully in her chest as love filled her. His admission, however hard it had been for him, was going to save them now. Tears filled her eyes and her hand flew to her gaping mouth. He loved her! "Oh god, Vegeta." she whispered, collapsing against him. Her arms circled his waist and she buried her face in his broad chest. "I've waited so long.so long.I love you too."
The Saiyan Prince sighed, every weary muscle finally relaxing for the first time in weeks. "Serena.I don't know if I can love you the way you need to be loved.the way you deserve to be loved."
Serena raised her luminous eyes to him and kissed him softly, sweetly. Like the caress of a cool summer breeze her lips graced his. "Yes you can Vegeta. You will love me the way I need to be loved.because you're my destiny. I need you.I love you." She kissed his cheeks where tears had escaped without him even realizing it.
He buried his head in her shoulder. "God.I love you Sere." He inhaled her sent, allowing it to intoxicate him. Why did this feel so good? Shouldn't it feel like weakness settling in, making him less of a man?
"You will never be less of a man, Vegeta." Serena said, pulling back so she could look into his eyes. "Love is not a weakness. It is the power that rules over all power. If anything you are stronger now."
He smirked and looked down at her. "What are you wearing by the way?" he asked, eyeing her outfit appreciatively, his gaze turning from loving to hungry.
Serena laughed. "Just something I picked up while we were shopping today. You like?"
"I would like it better on my floor." He growled. Serena gasped as he went for her neck, his teeth and tongue assaulting her sensitive skin.
"Vegeta.the door." she said breathlessly.
He lifted her easily in his arms and went for the bedroom, kicking the door shut behind them. Placing her on her feet, he reached behind her and untied the flimsy string keeping her top up. The fabric whispered it's way down her body and exposed her breasts to his feasting gaze. He caressed her skin with a love that made her want to cry. His hands moved over her arms, her shoulders, her neck, barley touching her. When he grazed her breast she whimpered and leaned toward him. "Vegeta."
"Hush woman, I'm taking the time to look at your beauty." He whispered harshly. His capable fingers undid her belt and the fabric slid with a soft rustle over her slim hips and to the floor, pooling around her feet. He dropped the belt and it landed with a pronounced clink against the carpet. Next he went for her skirt, sliding it ever so slowly over her hips and down her long legs. She stepped from the pile of clothing and faced him proudly, clad in nothing more then a white thong. "You are the most beautiful creature I have ever seen." He said, pulling her possessively against him and kissing her with heated passion. His tongue slid across her lips and she welcomed him with a sigh, craving the feel of his body against hers. She lifted her arms, wrapping them around his neck and burying her fingers in his thick black hair, rubbing her body suggestively against his. When the kiss was broken the stared at each other, both panting for breath.
"Now.it's my turn." Serena said. She brushed her fingers across his face, over his cheekbones, his nose, down to his lips where he kissed each finger as it passed. Her hand traveled over his chest and stomach, finding the end of his shirt and pulling it off of him. She threw it with her clothes and continued, kissing hot trails of passion over his fevered skin as she undid the button of his jeans and pulled the zipper down with aching slowness. She suckled one of his nipples experimentally, smiling at his sharp intake of breath. She continued her exploration of his body while she slid his jeans off. When he was finally in nothing but his boxers (I am now pausing to drool like crazy) Serena backed away and stared at him appreciatively, drinking in every plane, every sharp angel and committing it to memory.
Feeling a feminine power move through her like hot lava, she held her hand out. Vegeta took it and she led him to the massive king sized bed. She laid him down and straddled him, watching his amused smirk curve his tantalizing lips. She kissed those lips, pulling a rough groan from him. More power filled her. She bravely moved on top of him and his breath hitched as did her own. Remembering what he had done to her the first time they had made love, she smiled wickedly and kissed her way down his body, stopping where the waistband of his boxers were and licking the quivering muscles of his stomach. She furtively slid her fingers under the waistband and started to pull his boxers down over his legs.
"What are you doing woman?" he groaned, his hand rising to cover his forehead as his question was answered. With her mouth she loved him the same way he had loved her, joy filling her with each oh his lusty moans. When it got to be too much for him, Vegeta reached down and gently yanked her up, smirking at the pleased grin on her face. "Enough woman." He said, rolling her over and looming above her.
Serena's breath caught as he stared down at her with burning eyes. God, how she wanted this man! "Vegeta..love me." She whispered, her nails digging into his muscular shoulders.
"I do love you Serena." He growled, entering her with one sure, swift stroke. Serena cried out as the force of his thrust rocked her body.
"And I love you Vegeta..love you, love you, love you!" She cried as he went deeper. She moved with him, her legs coming around his waist to pull him even closer. Sweat broke out across their bodies, filling the room with a sweet, tangy aroma. Passion built inside her and she felt the familiar coiling. The feeling was so different now that he had admitted his love for her, that Serena found herself crying with the immense sensation of their love. His arm came under her, his gasps filling her head with sensual delight. He gave one last deep thrust and Serena felt herself shatter. Her entire body convulsed around him as she cried out his name like a prayer. A second later he joined her. His arm tightened around her body and his own shook from the power of his release. He collapsed on top of her.
Minutes passed, then an hour and they moved sluggishly. Vegeta rolled off of her and pulled the blankets out from under them, using several colorful curses in the process. Serena giggled and crawled under the covers once they were finally free, moving into Vegeta's embrace. "Vegeta.you are a wonderful lover." She whispered, placing a gentle kiss on his damp skin.
"Nothing compares to you Sere. You are like a goddess.my goddess." He mumbled against her neck.
"So is it so bad.being in love with me?" she asked, starting to doze off.
Vegeta smiled. "It may just be the best thing that's ever happened to me." *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
No cliffies! Hope you're all happy! Hehe. Next chapter promises some difficulties though. Even though our lovers are finally happy, things shall arise that could cause some serious trouble for our Z crew and Serena. Not to mention Rini's new crush!! Stay tuned guys!!