How do I comfort thee?
Chapter 3: Why me?
Pairings: G/V
Disclaimer: I do not own them
Notes: This is about m/m relationships if you have a problem with that than I suggest that you go elsewhere.
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~ Two weeks later ~
The word went out that Vegeta had given birth to twins. As part of his duty as the ruling monarch, the Counsel urged Vegeta to have open court for the people to pay their respects to the new heirs of Vegetasei.
A public ceremony was something that he wanted to avoid. The threat of Turlis was still an issue even though he not made his presence known anywhere; the royal could feel deep inside his being that the mad craze Saiyan was close.
But little did he know about how right he was.
The night before the twins' big day, Vegeta lay awake tossing and turning unable to sleep. He finally came to the conclusion that he wasn't going to get any rest. He sat up in bed quietly and switched on the lamp on the night table. He glances over in the bassinets to make sure that he didn't disturb his offspring.
It was a little passed two in the morning and his mate was dead to the world. Vegeta went to the bathroom and stepped into the shower. He always took a hot relaxing shower whenever he couldn't sleep or train but his over protectiveness for his young would not allow him to leave them for any great length of time.
Vegeta stood under the steady stream of hot water unable to shake the feeling of foreboding.
After the shower, he dried off with one of the many towels stored in the luxurious bathroom. He returned into the main room and slipped on a fresh pair of black silk boxers and eased back into bed. Once he turned off the light and his head hit the pillow an arm pulled him close to the body next to him.
"Don't worry about tomorrow koi" Goku whispered snuggling closer to his mate.
"I can't help it" Vegeta settled further into his pillow and ran one hand along the contours of Goku's arm.
"You let me worry about Turlis and you worry about the twins. Besides, all the Z fighters are here and they will help keep an eye on things."
The ouja's mind was eased somewhat but not enough to get back to sleep. He inhaled deeply taking in the scent of his newborns as well as his mate's Earth wood scent. Even after all this time away from their adoptive planet, Goku still had retained its pleasant aroma.
Immediately his desire for the larger Saiyan took over. Well, why the Hell not? It's been way over two months since they made out and Bulma was permitted to check Vegeta stitches. She gave the go ahead for him to return to regular activities except court proceedings. He wouldn't be doing that for at least 3 more months.
Now, the staples were removed and a barely visible scar was all that remains of the cesarean.
Vegeta looked at Goku in the quietness of their dark room, even though it was pitch black the couple could still see each other with their heighten eye sight. Goku climbed up to his mate and carefully straddled his hips. He leaned down toward him and whispered in his ear.
"Tell me what you want koi?" An onyx tail sneaked around and began making small circles on Vegeta's chest.
Being a Saiyan of so few words, Vegeta had came to the realization that he could be expressive with the Earth raised Saiyan.
"I want you Kakarott." Came his needy reply. He reached around Goku with his arms and legs drawing his young mate closer.
Goku read the invitation as 'there-will-be-no-foreplay-this-time'. He loved Vegeta's non-communicative skills. He could feel the throbbing of his erection as he positioned it at his mate's entrance.
Kami! How long had it been since they made love like this? Ages, it seems like. Vegeta raised his ki a little so he would be able to take the initial intrusion without much pain.
Both sucked-up air when they heard. "WAAANN!!!"
Noooo!!! This was not happening! Not now. Goku stilled his movement and prayed that the twins would quiet down and go back to sleep, but all hopes of wanting to be as one with his mate were dashed when Vegeta told him to get up.
"Kakarott, go see about them while I get cleaned up"
Well, this fucking bites the big one. "Okay" Goku responded dejectedly. He tail hung behind him showing his depressed state.
What else could the easy going Saiyan do? The twins were Vegeta's top priority before his own needs. He just hopes that this wouldn't be a daily routine with the twins or else he was going to have to start relieving his self in the bathroom.
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Zarra woke-up early and headed to her parent's room. She accepted Goku as her Step-dad when she had meet him the night of Vegeta's assault. She immediately took a liking to the brawny warrior. He had always gave off the impression of a warm loving feeling and wondered if was like that with everyone that he came in contact with.
The little princess gently knocked on the door and waited. Zarra was still dressed in her light blue sleeping gown that showed more skin than the law allowed. The guards posted outside her 'Mother's' door took secretive peeks at the young royal. Zarra had on a robe that covered her maturing body but didn't cover enough from prying eyes.
Within a couple of days it will be her birthday. She cringed at the thought because she would be at the age to take on a mate. Boys at least had visions or dreams of their future mate as well as that they didn't come of age until they were eighteen. Reason being that they needed their minds on fighting and not sex.
The door opened and in she went. Immediately her sensitive nose was invaded by an unfamiliar scent. One she recognized as sweat but the other she couldn't identify.
The curtains were drawn back to give the room a faint golden glow. She slowly walked by the arrangement of furniture to stand next to Vegeta. She always wondered why her 'Mother' smelt like Goku. When she was younger she would see glimpses of them through the bond that she had with Vegeta.
Then when the ki collard was removed she got an eye full of Goku and Vegeta when they reunited after the Turlis incident. Well, that was until Vegeta realized that she was seeing them on an intimate level. From that point on he'd been blocking her whenever they were together in that way.
Vegeta had finished changing the twins when his daughter knocked on the door. "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be reeking havoc somewhere with Trunks and Goten?"
So, he had found out about that little stunt that they pulled a few weeks ago. Zarra smiled at her 'Mother'. She managed to grow a few more inches over the pass couple of months and she was just above his eye level.
"Um, I wanted to see how you were feeling and to see if you needed any help with the twins." She asked quietly. She noticed Goku sprawled out in the gigantic bed behind Vegeta purring softly.
"Everything is fine princess." Vegeta finally got a good look at her attire and was not pleased in the least. "Zarra, after today you can not run around wearing your pajamas"
She looked back down at herself and felt her face getting extremely warm. "Gomen"
"Do not be sorry. I do not want some unworthy male trying to take advantage of you. Zarra you will be of age soon and I am not at my maximum to protect you." Vegeta's concern was Turlis but he wasn't about to tell his daughter that.
"Don't worry. Uncle Raditz and Goku has been helping me with my training since you went on maternity." Zarra smiled at the thought of her teachers. Both were ready to skin her alive for her lack of skill.
As a fact Saiyan females were not built for fighting they were made for childbirth. Their job was mainly for breeding that's why they went into heat at an early age than boys.
"At any rate, I do not want you walking around like that or without your bodyguard"
"Bu-but DAAD! Uncle Raditz is sooo busy with other duties and I get tired of waiting for him." She always had to tagged along with him on patrols and missed out on play time with Trunks and Goten and they didn't need protection because they were boys and had a higher power level.
"I do not care. If you that your life is not the important than I suggest that you spend some 'quality' time with your father" Vegeta smirk when her facial expression changed to that of horror.
/Oh, no! Please, anything but that!/ She thought. Spending the entire day with her father was something that she wanted to avoid. She loved him just as much as her 'Mother' but spending all day in the financial department was not her ideal of fun.
After a time Vegeta had noticed Zarbon's ability with dollars and cents. He gave him the position of Chief Financial Advisor. Zarbon had been successful straightening out Vegetasei poorly kept accounting ledgers.
Zarra thought about how many ways she could die just out of pure boredom.
"Uh, on second thought I'll just hang with Uncle Raditz" She said crossing her arms very much like Vegeta.
"Good. Now, go and get some breakfast"
She walked-up to Vegeta and hugged him. "I love you mom"
Vegeta was at a loss for words. Where did that come from? He could only return the gesture. His daughter hardly ever called him 'mom'. She usually called him 'Otousan or Dad', but this took him for a loop. Zarra left before he could get his act together. For a few minutes he stared unblinking at the door.
"You know Geta that she has you wrapped around her little finger"
"Shut-up Kakarott" Vegeta countered knowing that he was right.
Goku chuckled and pulled back the covers on the bed and patted the mattress. "Come back to bed koi. We still have a few more hours until we have to leave."
The older Saiyan gave his mate a sideward glance. "I thought that you were tired from our earlier romp?" Vegeta said with a devious smile.
After they had gotten the twins settled from when they were interrupted, Vegeta jumped Goku and took him for all he was worth. Not that Goku minded, it was just the opposite. He rivaled in the sensation when Vegeta was the aggressor.
"Yeah, but I'm never too tired to show you how much I love you."
Goku was a tad bit sore but who says that he couldn't return the favor.
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Preparations were being made for the princess' birthday celebration. The invitations had been sent to Vegetasei neighboring allies. The decorations were being made as well as the extensive wine and food list to accommodate the Royal family and the Saiyan Elite.
Bulma and Chi-Chi got a head start and went back to Earth on several shopping trips to find the right evening gown for the occasion. They management to convince Gohan to take them and he was exhausted even Videl had jumped on the wagon to go along for a chance to find something that would make the shy demi-Saiyan drool.
Zarra had refused to leave her room because every single male was starting to crowd outside her door. Since Vegeta was busy with the twins, he couldn't go and let the would-be suitors know that she was off limits, so he sent word to her Father.
It was in the early morning hours when there was a knock on the door. Raditz blinked a few times before he realized that someone was knocking on his door. He stretched out and rubbed his tired eyes before he rolled over from behind his lover. He threw on a pair of gi bottoms and a T-shirt.
He soundlessly made his way to the door without disturbing his mate. Raditz opened it only to be greeted by an envelope addressed to Zarbon. Apparently, the messenger didn't want to get cursed out for waking the occupants inside and left the letter on the floor.
Raditz ran long fingers threw the front of his wild black hair and went back into his room. He crawled back under the warm covers shaking Zarbon awake in the process. Sleepy yellow-amber eyes scrunched tight then blinked a few times before they fully opened.
"Please tell me that it's not time to get up?" He asked while using his fingers to brush back long strains of emerald colored hair.
"I wish. You have a message that was just delivered." Raditz said as he shoved the white envelope in front of his mate's sleepy face.
That caught his attention. "Wha?" Zarbon blinked.
"Don't' know. Just open it" Raditz said.
Zarbon flipped over from his stomach and sat up. Tearing into the mysterious letter. His eyes widen in surprised once he recognized the beautiful neat penmanship.
"Well?" Raditz asked his curiosity getting the better of him.
"It's---from Vegeta" Zarbon stated.
"Huh?"
Zarbon read the letter out loud.
{Zarbon,
Currently I have my hands full the Gogeta and Monaka, and I am not able to rectify the situation with Zarra. Please, see to this matter at once, her scent as an available female has attracted every possible single male in the palace. Unless, you want to become a grandfather soon, I suggest that you get to her bedchamber immediately.
~King Vegeta}
Once the green skinned warrior finished reading the letter he jumped out of bed and dashed into the bathroom for a quick shower. Ten minutes later he was dressed and was out the door. Luckily his quarters was just around the corridor. Zarbon stopped dead in his tracks.
A herd of Saiyan males was literally crawling at his daughter's door. Fortunately for him no one knew that he was her father.
"Excuse me mates but shouldn't you guys be off doing training or something."
The crowd of teens looked at him giving him dirty looks.
"Back off. The princess is deciding which one of us she wants to mate with" One tall fair teen said.
"I'm afraid it doesn't work like that. You see her parents have a say in who she will take as a mate"' Zarbon coolly replied.
"Well, His Majesty is busy with his other offspring at the moment and we have yet t see her Mother" He replied.
Zarbon was trying desperately not to loose his patience. "For your information, His Majesty is her 'Mother'"
All their faces dropped at the revelation. "How do you know that?" The teen was unwilling to believe it.
The rest of them nodded their head in agreement. Zarbon smiled and said, "Because I'm her Father"
"NO! YOU LIE! His Majesty wouldn't associate with a whore like you!"
Zarbon was so involved with the crowd of disbeliever's that he didn't see the short male approach.
"I suggest that you listen to him"
All the teens froze in place and slowly turned around. Zarbon looked over their heads and stared back into dark eyes. Standing before them dressed in a black spandex full body suit with customary white gloves and boots was none other than, "Your-Your Majesty! What uh brings you here?" Another youth choked out.
Zarbon had a pretty good guess. Every since Namek, Vegeta began tapping into his hidden power and started sensing power levels. An ability that he, Goku, and the other human fighters from Earth possess.
Vegeta's obsidian orbs narrowed and Zarbon knew that playtime was over with these adolence.
"The princess informed me that you were not leaving when Zarbon polity told you too." And the fact that the lean warrior's ki was spiking dangerously alerted Vegeta.
The royal left the twins in their father's care and headed toward Zarra's bedroom. He didn't care for the scene that was going on outside her door.
The nervous teen gulp, their king was not in the mood to listen to any bullshit excuses as to why they haven't left when they were told but then again Zarbon wasn't a Saiyan, so his word was basically worthless to them.
"But Your Majesty he's nothing more than a commoner and should not be allow on the palace grounds let alone telling us what to do."
SMACK!!!
The teen reeled back from the hit. He was totally unprepared for the strike. His face was throbbing and was starting to swell from the blow.
"GGRRH! HOW DARE YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR PRINCESS' FATHER IN SUCH A MANNER. HE HAD NO CONTROL OVER WHAT THAT BASTARD TURLIS DID TO HIM AND YOU WILL *NEVER* REFER TO HIM AS SUCH AGAIN! DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR!"
They bowed their heads but one up start teen was not going to let it drop. "Your majesty we only have your word as our King that he is Princess Zarra's father. We are not that gullible t believe just anything you sprout out to us." The tall teen said.
Vegeta growled and before all of them could blink he had the smart-ass youth off the white tile floor by his throat.
"So you want proof? Then I'll show you" His voice dropped to arctic levels.
The door open and revealed the Saiyan oujo dressed in blue jeans and a black halter top that Bulma gave her. Vegeta telepathically told her to come out of the room. The sea of boys parted for her and bowed showing their respect.
"Zarra, please stand next to Zarbon" Vegeta ordered. Without a word she was beside her father. "Now, the both of you look directly at us."
In one fluid motion, mirror yellow-amber eyes gazed back at the enthralled group of Saiyans. Even though Zarra had Vegeta's strong facial features and hair coloring there was no doubt that Zarbon was her father. She had his eyes right down to the narrowing edges and elegant eyebrows that gave them an exotic look.
"Now, brat consider this just a warning. If I had not shown up when I did, Zarbon probably would have blasted all of you into the next dimension but that is not to say that I would not do the same."
Vegeta dropped the impetuous youth as the boy struggled to get air to his lungs, the royal gave his guarantee not to try his patience again.
"If you ever cross me again boy you are going to wish that Zarbon had killed you because it would quick. I will show you no mercy." And to back his threat he instantly transformed.
Menacing teal eyes gauged their reaction. He almost laughed at how scared they were and that's what he wanted.
"Now, get your sorry asses out of here before I change my mind" Vegeta growled.
The short royal waited until all of the teens were gone before he approached Zarbon and Zarra. The birthday girl was thankful that her parents settled the 'mob' outside her door now maybe she could go see Bulma. The scientist had purchased a few dozen dresses from Earth and Zarra couldn't wait to see them.
"I'll see you later" But she didn't get far.
"And where do you think you're going Miss?" Zarbon asked. Vegeta said nothing but held the same questioning look.
"I was on my way to visit Bulma and no???" Zarra faulted as Zarbon shook his head. "What do you mean no?"
"We've already dealt with the first waves of males trying to get you as a mate and you will not be leaving your quarters until the party. I suggest that you tell the woman and her harpy friend to come and see you. As of this moment you are on lock down." Vegeta interjected.
Zarra turned tear filled eyes to her father hoping that he could change Vegeta's mind.
"I'm sorry sweetheart, but Vegeta's right. As of this moment this topic is no longer open for discussion"
"I-I can't believe the both of you! How could you simply lock me in my room like I'm some prisoner. This is not fair! Today is my birthday!" She no longer held back her tears.
"Life is not fair so live with it. We do not want anything happening to you- --"
"So you say! I don't see what I need protection from!" She shouted as she cut Vegeta off then ran back into her room.
Vegeta was about to go after her when Zarbon stopped him. "Let her be"
"I'm not being a good parent am I?"
"You're being too hard on yourself besides she doesn't understand yet." Zarbon offered.
Vegeta slowly made his way back to his room. He felt bad, this was his first blow-up with Zarra and he failed miserable at trying to discipline her. He was so caught up with trying to figure out his daughter that he failed to notice the absent of guards by her door.
Zarbon left shortly after Vegeta heading toward his office. He knew that Raditz was up and about so he was in no hurry to get back to his room.
The long corridor was quiet and deserted. Soundless black boots stepped over the bodies of the guards that were posted at the princess' door.
KNOCK KNOCK
Zarra finished talking to Bulma on the vid-phone explaining what happened when she heard someone knocking at her door. Without thinking she released the lock.
"I'm not speaking---"
She was shoved back into her room. A hand clamp over her mouth to keep her from calling for help. She struggled somewhat but a funny scent in the cloth that covered her nose was making her very sleepy. After a few moments she went limp in strong muscular arms.
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Tired yellow-amber orbs opened trying to focus. Zarra sat up. She looked around the small dark room. A door that was barely open was a few feet away, which she imagined to be the bathroom. There was a bed, that she was currently on, and a night table, one window on the other side of the room as well as dresser. Next to the dresser was a desk with lamp. The room was neat and clean surprisingly.
Zarra knew that she was no longer on the palace grounds. She had a feeling of Dejavu especially when she felt cold metal around her throat. Her heart began to pump faster for she knew what it was without looking in a mirror. She jumped when she spotted a figure sitting across from her in a chair.
"I see that you're awake"
Only one name came to mind. "Turlis" He nodded his head. "Wh-what do you want with me?" Zarra study him for a moment. He was bare from the waist up and only had on pair of black spandex shorts.
He smiled and stalked toward her with a predatory glint in his black eyes. "Since I can't have Vegeta you will give me what I want."
"And-and what's that?" She asked trying to back away from him but he grabbed her by the arms.
"An heir" Turlis simply answered and threw her on the bed.
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~ A few fours later ~
Bulma and Chi-Chi had been trying for sometime to contact Zarra. The genius from Earth finally had enough of staring at the door and overrides the security lock. The door slid opened to an empty room.
"What happened in here?" Chi-Chi asked mostly to herself but Bulma heard.
"I don't know Chi but this can't be good"
Broken pieces of furniture was by the door as well as an over turned table and a broken lamp. The window was pried opened from the inside and seeing that the princess didn't have the strength to accomplish such a feat a mature male had have done it.
Bulma noticed a discarded white cloth on the floor. She picked it up and sniffed. Her vision blurred somewhat as she saw red and yellow spots. Chi- Chi rushed to her side before she fell over from the pungent aroma.
"What's that Bulma?" Chi-Chi asked.
"Chloroform"
Both women looked at each other and bolted out of the room. This was not good at all, Vegeta and Zarbon was going to be devastated, Turlis had kidnapped Zarra.
~ TBC ~
A/N: Hold on everyone this is going to get worst before it gets better, sorry _ Can you believe that this has happened? What do you think that Turlis is going to do now since his has Zarra? Tell me your thoughts and any comments.
Nemesis
Chapter 3: Why me?
Pairings: G/V
Disclaimer: I do not own them
Notes: This is about m/m relationships if you have a problem with that than I suggest that you go elsewhere.
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~ Two weeks later ~
The word went out that Vegeta had given birth to twins. As part of his duty as the ruling monarch, the Counsel urged Vegeta to have open court for the people to pay their respects to the new heirs of Vegetasei.
A public ceremony was something that he wanted to avoid. The threat of Turlis was still an issue even though he not made his presence known anywhere; the royal could feel deep inside his being that the mad craze Saiyan was close.
But little did he know about how right he was.
The night before the twins' big day, Vegeta lay awake tossing and turning unable to sleep. He finally came to the conclusion that he wasn't going to get any rest. He sat up in bed quietly and switched on the lamp on the night table. He glances over in the bassinets to make sure that he didn't disturb his offspring.
It was a little passed two in the morning and his mate was dead to the world. Vegeta went to the bathroom and stepped into the shower. He always took a hot relaxing shower whenever he couldn't sleep or train but his over protectiveness for his young would not allow him to leave them for any great length of time.
Vegeta stood under the steady stream of hot water unable to shake the feeling of foreboding.
After the shower, he dried off with one of the many towels stored in the luxurious bathroom. He returned into the main room and slipped on a fresh pair of black silk boxers and eased back into bed. Once he turned off the light and his head hit the pillow an arm pulled him close to the body next to him.
"Don't worry about tomorrow koi" Goku whispered snuggling closer to his mate.
"I can't help it" Vegeta settled further into his pillow and ran one hand along the contours of Goku's arm.
"You let me worry about Turlis and you worry about the twins. Besides, all the Z fighters are here and they will help keep an eye on things."
The ouja's mind was eased somewhat but not enough to get back to sleep. He inhaled deeply taking in the scent of his newborns as well as his mate's Earth wood scent. Even after all this time away from their adoptive planet, Goku still had retained its pleasant aroma.
Immediately his desire for the larger Saiyan took over. Well, why the Hell not? It's been way over two months since they made out and Bulma was permitted to check Vegeta stitches. She gave the go ahead for him to return to regular activities except court proceedings. He wouldn't be doing that for at least 3 more months.
Now, the staples were removed and a barely visible scar was all that remains of the cesarean.
Vegeta looked at Goku in the quietness of their dark room, even though it was pitch black the couple could still see each other with their heighten eye sight. Goku climbed up to his mate and carefully straddled his hips. He leaned down toward him and whispered in his ear.
"Tell me what you want koi?" An onyx tail sneaked around and began making small circles on Vegeta's chest.
Being a Saiyan of so few words, Vegeta had came to the realization that he could be expressive with the Earth raised Saiyan.
"I want you Kakarott." Came his needy reply. He reached around Goku with his arms and legs drawing his young mate closer.
Goku read the invitation as 'there-will-be-no-foreplay-this-time'. He loved Vegeta's non-communicative skills. He could feel the throbbing of his erection as he positioned it at his mate's entrance.
Kami! How long had it been since they made love like this? Ages, it seems like. Vegeta raised his ki a little so he would be able to take the initial intrusion without much pain.
Both sucked-up air when they heard. "WAAANN!!!"
Noooo!!! This was not happening! Not now. Goku stilled his movement and prayed that the twins would quiet down and go back to sleep, but all hopes of wanting to be as one with his mate were dashed when Vegeta told him to get up.
"Kakarott, go see about them while I get cleaned up"
Well, this fucking bites the big one. "Okay" Goku responded dejectedly. He tail hung behind him showing his depressed state.
What else could the easy going Saiyan do? The twins were Vegeta's top priority before his own needs. He just hopes that this wouldn't be a daily routine with the twins or else he was going to have to start relieving his self in the bathroom.
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Zarra woke-up early and headed to her parent's room. She accepted Goku as her Step-dad when she had meet him the night of Vegeta's assault. She immediately took a liking to the brawny warrior. He had always gave off the impression of a warm loving feeling and wondered if was like that with everyone that he came in contact with.
The little princess gently knocked on the door and waited. Zarra was still dressed in her light blue sleeping gown that showed more skin than the law allowed. The guards posted outside her 'Mother's' door took secretive peeks at the young royal. Zarra had on a robe that covered her maturing body but didn't cover enough from prying eyes.
Within a couple of days it will be her birthday. She cringed at the thought because she would be at the age to take on a mate. Boys at least had visions or dreams of their future mate as well as that they didn't come of age until they were eighteen. Reason being that they needed their minds on fighting and not sex.
The door opened and in she went. Immediately her sensitive nose was invaded by an unfamiliar scent. One she recognized as sweat but the other she couldn't identify.
The curtains were drawn back to give the room a faint golden glow. She slowly walked by the arrangement of furniture to stand next to Vegeta. She always wondered why her 'Mother' smelt like Goku. When she was younger she would see glimpses of them through the bond that she had with Vegeta.
Then when the ki collard was removed she got an eye full of Goku and Vegeta when they reunited after the Turlis incident. Well, that was until Vegeta realized that she was seeing them on an intimate level. From that point on he'd been blocking her whenever they were together in that way.
Vegeta had finished changing the twins when his daughter knocked on the door. "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be reeking havoc somewhere with Trunks and Goten?"
So, he had found out about that little stunt that they pulled a few weeks ago. Zarra smiled at her 'Mother'. She managed to grow a few more inches over the pass couple of months and she was just above his eye level.
"Um, I wanted to see how you were feeling and to see if you needed any help with the twins." She asked quietly. She noticed Goku sprawled out in the gigantic bed behind Vegeta purring softly.
"Everything is fine princess." Vegeta finally got a good look at her attire and was not pleased in the least. "Zarra, after today you can not run around wearing your pajamas"
She looked back down at herself and felt her face getting extremely warm. "Gomen"
"Do not be sorry. I do not want some unworthy male trying to take advantage of you. Zarra you will be of age soon and I am not at my maximum to protect you." Vegeta's concern was Turlis but he wasn't about to tell his daughter that.
"Don't worry. Uncle Raditz and Goku has been helping me with my training since you went on maternity." Zarra smiled at the thought of her teachers. Both were ready to skin her alive for her lack of skill.
As a fact Saiyan females were not built for fighting they were made for childbirth. Their job was mainly for breeding that's why they went into heat at an early age than boys.
"At any rate, I do not want you walking around like that or without your bodyguard"
"Bu-but DAAD! Uncle Raditz is sooo busy with other duties and I get tired of waiting for him." She always had to tagged along with him on patrols and missed out on play time with Trunks and Goten and they didn't need protection because they were boys and had a higher power level.
"I do not care. If you that your life is not the important than I suggest that you spend some 'quality' time with your father" Vegeta smirk when her facial expression changed to that of horror.
/Oh, no! Please, anything but that!/ She thought. Spending the entire day with her father was something that she wanted to avoid. She loved him just as much as her 'Mother' but spending all day in the financial department was not her ideal of fun.
After a time Vegeta had noticed Zarbon's ability with dollars and cents. He gave him the position of Chief Financial Advisor. Zarbon had been successful straightening out Vegetasei poorly kept accounting ledgers.
Zarra thought about how many ways she could die just out of pure boredom.
"Uh, on second thought I'll just hang with Uncle Raditz" She said crossing her arms very much like Vegeta.
"Good. Now, go and get some breakfast"
She walked-up to Vegeta and hugged him. "I love you mom"
Vegeta was at a loss for words. Where did that come from? He could only return the gesture. His daughter hardly ever called him 'mom'. She usually called him 'Otousan or Dad', but this took him for a loop. Zarra left before he could get his act together. For a few minutes he stared unblinking at the door.
"You know Geta that she has you wrapped around her little finger"
"Shut-up Kakarott" Vegeta countered knowing that he was right.
Goku chuckled and pulled back the covers on the bed and patted the mattress. "Come back to bed koi. We still have a few more hours until we have to leave."
The older Saiyan gave his mate a sideward glance. "I thought that you were tired from our earlier romp?" Vegeta said with a devious smile.
After they had gotten the twins settled from when they were interrupted, Vegeta jumped Goku and took him for all he was worth. Not that Goku minded, it was just the opposite. He rivaled in the sensation when Vegeta was the aggressor.
"Yeah, but I'm never too tired to show you how much I love you."
Goku was a tad bit sore but who says that he couldn't return the favor.
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Preparations were being made for the princess' birthday celebration. The invitations had been sent to Vegetasei neighboring allies. The decorations were being made as well as the extensive wine and food list to accommodate the Royal family and the Saiyan Elite.
Bulma and Chi-Chi got a head start and went back to Earth on several shopping trips to find the right evening gown for the occasion. They management to convince Gohan to take them and he was exhausted even Videl had jumped on the wagon to go along for a chance to find something that would make the shy demi-Saiyan drool.
Zarra had refused to leave her room because every single male was starting to crowd outside her door. Since Vegeta was busy with the twins, he couldn't go and let the would-be suitors know that she was off limits, so he sent word to her Father.
It was in the early morning hours when there was a knock on the door. Raditz blinked a few times before he realized that someone was knocking on his door. He stretched out and rubbed his tired eyes before he rolled over from behind his lover. He threw on a pair of gi bottoms and a T-shirt.
He soundlessly made his way to the door without disturbing his mate. Raditz opened it only to be greeted by an envelope addressed to Zarbon. Apparently, the messenger didn't want to get cursed out for waking the occupants inside and left the letter on the floor.
Raditz ran long fingers threw the front of his wild black hair and went back into his room. He crawled back under the warm covers shaking Zarbon awake in the process. Sleepy yellow-amber eyes scrunched tight then blinked a few times before they fully opened.
"Please tell me that it's not time to get up?" He asked while using his fingers to brush back long strains of emerald colored hair.
"I wish. You have a message that was just delivered." Raditz said as he shoved the white envelope in front of his mate's sleepy face.
That caught his attention. "Wha?" Zarbon blinked.
"Don't' know. Just open it" Raditz said.
Zarbon flipped over from his stomach and sat up. Tearing into the mysterious letter. His eyes widen in surprised once he recognized the beautiful neat penmanship.
"Well?" Raditz asked his curiosity getting the better of him.
"It's---from Vegeta" Zarbon stated.
"Huh?"
Zarbon read the letter out loud.
{Zarbon,
Currently I have my hands full the Gogeta and Monaka, and I am not able to rectify the situation with Zarra. Please, see to this matter at once, her scent as an available female has attracted every possible single male in the palace. Unless, you want to become a grandfather soon, I suggest that you get to her bedchamber immediately.
~King Vegeta}
Once the green skinned warrior finished reading the letter he jumped out of bed and dashed into the bathroom for a quick shower. Ten minutes later he was dressed and was out the door. Luckily his quarters was just around the corridor. Zarbon stopped dead in his tracks.
A herd of Saiyan males was literally crawling at his daughter's door. Fortunately for him no one knew that he was her father.
"Excuse me mates but shouldn't you guys be off doing training or something."
The crowd of teens looked at him giving him dirty looks.
"Back off. The princess is deciding which one of us she wants to mate with" One tall fair teen said.
"I'm afraid it doesn't work like that. You see her parents have a say in who she will take as a mate"' Zarbon coolly replied.
"Well, His Majesty is busy with his other offspring at the moment and we have yet t see her Mother" He replied.
Zarbon was trying desperately not to loose his patience. "For your information, His Majesty is her 'Mother'"
All their faces dropped at the revelation. "How do you know that?" The teen was unwilling to believe it.
The rest of them nodded their head in agreement. Zarbon smiled and said, "Because I'm her Father"
"NO! YOU LIE! His Majesty wouldn't associate with a whore like you!"
Zarbon was so involved with the crowd of disbeliever's that he didn't see the short male approach.
"I suggest that you listen to him"
All the teens froze in place and slowly turned around. Zarbon looked over their heads and stared back into dark eyes. Standing before them dressed in a black spandex full body suit with customary white gloves and boots was none other than, "Your-Your Majesty! What uh brings you here?" Another youth choked out.
Zarbon had a pretty good guess. Every since Namek, Vegeta began tapping into his hidden power and started sensing power levels. An ability that he, Goku, and the other human fighters from Earth possess.
Vegeta's obsidian orbs narrowed and Zarbon knew that playtime was over with these adolence.
"The princess informed me that you were not leaving when Zarbon polity told you too." And the fact that the lean warrior's ki was spiking dangerously alerted Vegeta.
The royal left the twins in their father's care and headed toward Zarra's bedroom. He didn't care for the scene that was going on outside her door.
The nervous teen gulp, their king was not in the mood to listen to any bullshit excuses as to why they haven't left when they were told but then again Zarbon wasn't a Saiyan, so his word was basically worthless to them.
"But Your Majesty he's nothing more than a commoner and should not be allow on the palace grounds let alone telling us what to do."
SMACK!!!
The teen reeled back from the hit. He was totally unprepared for the strike. His face was throbbing and was starting to swell from the blow.
"GGRRH! HOW DARE YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR PRINCESS' FATHER IN SUCH A MANNER. HE HAD NO CONTROL OVER WHAT THAT BASTARD TURLIS DID TO HIM AND YOU WILL *NEVER* REFER TO HIM AS SUCH AGAIN! DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR!"
They bowed their heads but one up start teen was not going to let it drop. "Your majesty we only have your word as our King that he is Princess Zarra's father. We are not that gullible t believe just anything you sprout out to us." The tall teen said.
Vegeta growled and before all of them could blink he had the smart-ass youth off the white tile floor by his throat.
"So you want proof? Then I'll show you" His voice dropped to arctic levels.
The door open and revealed the Saiyan oujo dressed in blue jeans and a black halter top that Bulma gave her. Vegeta telepathically told her to come out of the room. The sea of boys parted for her and bowed showing their respect.
"Zarra, please stand next to Zarbon" Vegeta ordered. Without a word she was beside her father. "Now, the both of you look directly at us."
In one fluid motion, mirror yellow-amber eyes gazed back at the enthralled group of Saiyans. Even though Zarra had Vegeta's strong facial features and hair coloring there was no doubt that Zarbon was her father. She had his eyes right down to the narrowing edges and elegant eyebrows that gave them an exotic look.
"Now, brat consider this just a warning. If I had not shown up when I did, Zarbon probably would have blasted all of you into the next dimension but that is not to say that I would not do the same."
Vegeta dropped the impetuous youth as the boy struggled to get air to his lungs, the royal gave his guarantee not to try his patience again.
"If you ever cross me again boy you are going to wish that Zarbon had killed you because it would quick. I will show you no mercy." And to back his threat he instantly transformed.
Menacing teal eyes gauged their reaction. He almost laughed at how scared they were and that's what he wanted.
"Now, get your sorry asses out of here before I change my mind" Vegeta growled.
The short royal waited until all of the teens were gone before he approached Zarbon and Zarra. The birthday girl was thankful that her parents settled the 'mob' outside her door now maybe she could go see Bulma. The scientist had purchased a few dozen dresses from Earth and Zarra couldn't wait to see them.
"I'll see you later" But she didn't get far.
"And where do you think you're going Miss?" Zarbon asked. Vegeta said nothing but held the same questioning look.
"I was on my way to visit Bulma and no???" Zarra faulted as Zarbon shook his head. "What do you mean no?"
"We've already dealt with the first waves of males trying to get you as a mate and you will not be leaving your quarters until the party. I suggest that you tell the woman and her harpy friend to come and see you. As of this moment you are on lock down." Vegeta interjected.
Zarra turned tear filled eyes to her father hoping that he could change Vegeta's mind.
"I'm sorry sweetheart, but Vegeta's right. As of this moment this topic is no longer open for discussion"
"I-I can't believe the both of you! How could you simply lock me in my room like I'm some prisoner. This is not fair! Today is my birthday!" She no longer held back her tears.
"Life is not fair so live with it. We do not want anything happening to you- --"
"So you say! I don't see what I need protection from!" She shouted as she cut Vegeta off then ran back into her room.
Vegeta was about to go after her when Zarbon stopped him. "Let her be"
"I'm not being a good parent am I?"
"You're being too hard on yourself besides she doesn't understand yet." Zarbon offered.
Vegeta slowly made his way back to his room. He felt bad, this was his first blow-up with Zarra and he failed miserable at trying to discipline her. He was so caught up with trying to figure out his daughter that he failed to notice the absent of guards by her door.
Zarbon left shortly after Vegeta heading toward his office. He knew that Raditz was up and about so he was in no hurry to get back to his room.
The long corridor was quiet and deserted. Soundless black boots stepped over the bodies of the guards that were posted at the princess' door.
KNOCK KNOCK
Zarra finished talking to Bulma on the vid-phone explaining what happened when she heard someone knocking at her door. Without thinking she released the lock.
"I'm not speaking---"
She was shoved back into her room. A hand clamp over her mouth to keep her from calling for help. She struggled somewhat but a funny scent in the cloth that covered her nose was making her very sleepy. After a few moments she went limp in strong muscular arms.
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Tired yellow-amber orbs opened trying to focus. Zarra sat up. She looked around the small dark room. A door that was barely open was a few feet away, which she imagined to be the bathroom. There was a bed, that she was currently on, and a night table, one window on the other side of the room as well as dresser. Next to the dresser was a desk with lamp. The room was neat and clean surprisingly.
Zarra knew that she was no longer on the palace grounds. She had a feeling of Dejavu especially when she felt cold metal around her throat. Her heart began to pump faster for she knew what it was without looking in a mirror. She jumped when she spotted a figure sitting across from her in a chair.
"I see that you're awake"
Only one name came to mind. "Turlis" He nodded his head. "Wh-what do you want with me?" Zarra study him for a moment. He was bare from the waist up and only had on pair of black spandex shorts.
He smiled and stalked toward her with a predatory glint in his black eyes. "Since I can't have Vegeta you will give me what I want."
"And-and what's that?" She asked trying to back away from him but he grabbed her by the arms.
"An heir" Turlis simply answered and threw her on the bed.
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~ A few fours later ~
Bulma and Chi-Chi had been trying for sometime to contact Zarra. The genius from Earth finally had enough of staring at the door and overrides the security lock. The door slid opened to an empty room.
"What happened in here?" Chi-Chi asked mostly to herself but Bulma heard.
"I don't know Chi but this can't be good"
Broken pieces of furniture was by the door as well as an over turned table and a broken lamp. The window was pried opened from the inside and seeing that the princess didn't have the strength to accomplish such a feat a mature male had have done it.
Bulma noticed a discarded white cloth on the floor. She picked it up and sniffed. Her vision blurred somewhat as she saw red and yellow spots. Chi- Chi rushed to her side before she fell over from the pungent aroma.
"What's that Bulma?" Chi-Chi asked.
"Chloroform"
Both women looked at each other and bolted out of the room. This was not good at all, Vegeta and Zarbon was going to be devastated, Turlis had kidnapped Zarra.
~ TBC ~
A/N: Hold on everyone this is going to get worst before it gets better, sorry _ Can you believe that this has happened? What do you think that Turlis is going to do now since his has Zarra? Tell me your thoughts and any comments.
Nemesis
