She sa monoree sabade - You are mine forever
Chapter 9: Later...
After almost two hours, Vegeta had talked more than he ever had in his life, and Kyoko now knew more of Vegeta's life than anyone else, except perhaps Bra. For Vegeta had told her also of his time at Frieza's command, something he had refused to remember for a long time, and now that he had his image as a heartless bastard established, no one dared to ask him. But this woman was very much like him, and he felt that he could forget his pride for a moment. She felt the same, and so she had told him her entire life in return
The seemingly endless conversation came to a stop when a very outstanding characteristic of the Saiyan race made itself known: Vegeta's stomach rumbled loudly.
Kyoko winced slightly. "Sorry, I forgot to ask when you had last eaten. I should be ashamed of myself," she apologized hastily.
"It's allright, woman. There are more important things than food."
"Well, you certainly don't hear that often out of a Saiyan's mouth."
"I am no average Saiyajin." Vegeta answered grimly, thinking that in a certain way, he wasn't even saiyan any more.
"Oh no, you certainly aren't." she retorted. "But let's get us something to eat."
They went to the princess' quarters, and Kyoko ordered meals for them.
"He's saiyan" she added with a nod towards Vegeta. The servant nodded, knowing fully well that this meant a lot of supplementary work for the cooks, before turning towards the kitchens. Minutes later he arrived with a glass carafe holding a sparkling emerald green fluid.
"Sianthel" Kyoko explained. "It's won out of the Sian fruit." Vegeta took a sip. In the first moment, he didn't notice anything, but then a delicious taste expanded on his tongue. It wasn't to be described by superlatives sice it was a subtle taste, but it was incomparable. It was sweet and sour in the same time, and Vegeta even discovered a salty note. And still all these different tastes harmonized. It made Vegeta's heart feel lighter, although it didn't have an effect on his body. He wasn't drunk, but nonetheless relief spread through his entire being, and he felt as if a burden had been removed from his heart. Not that his grief had lessened, no, but it was easier to bear now. He marveled at this for the rest of the meal, and was only woken out of his thoughts when Kyoko asked him if he would spar. (A/N: Yes, he can munch away at super-speed even deep in thought!)
"Let's see what you've got!" She exclaimed, excited at the prospect of a good spar. They went in the exotic gardens to the sparring area, a large arena not unlike to earth's ones.
"We're gonna destroy everything around if we spar here." Vegeta opposed. But Kyoko just snorted.
"There's an energy-dome to protect the environment. You think I don't know what we're capable of doing?"
"Allright, woman. Now cut the crap and let's start."
"Impatient as ever. But I've got to activate the energy-dome first." With these words she headed towards a small cabin next to the arena. She had barely disappeared inside when a large dome appeared around them. It was transparent, only to be seen as a golden glimmer in the evening sun.
"Allright then," she said when she had reappeared. "get it on." She shifted into a fighting stance. Vegeta did likewise. They both smirked identical, evil smirks.
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I've just re-read Lord of the Rings, and I think it had an influence on the meal passage. Content and language-wise equally. I promise I didn't do it on purpose!
By the way, I've found a really interesting LotR forum and I'm so obsessed with it now it somehow turned my interests away from DBZ... but I will finish this story! It might just take me a bit longer...
Anyway, review! You'll get a virtual chocolate heart (filled with Sianthel ^_^)! *waves box with virtual Sianthel hearts around*