03.01.Mar

How do I comfort thee?

Chapter 9: Sins of a Father

Pairings: G/V

Disclaimer: I don't own them

Warning: This is about m/m relationships. If you have a problem with that than I suggest that you go elsewhere.

Notes: Sorry, for taking such a long time to update, but I've been busy preparing for the birth of my second child. Now, since I have my computer up and running I'm trying to finish putting the rest of the chapters out for this fic. Don't worry I've been working on my other fics as well so be on the look out for updates with those as well.

~Kewla: Thanks for the emails and keeping an eye on me ^_~

~V: I haven't heard from you in a while. I hope everything is okay. Let me know how you're doing ^_~

Now, enough of my endless chatter on the story ^_~

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A month had gone by in the blink of an eye. The chaos of the new Saiyan babies still hasn't calmed the frail nerves of the king.

Vegeta didn't know that Zarbon had gone into labor at the same time as Zarra. Not only that but Zarbon was too far a long to deliver at the hospital. Luckily, Raditz returned home in the nick of time to assist the female scientist from Earth in delivering his seven and a half-pound baby girl.

The royal had been making his self sick over the decision about Turlis. He could only come up with one logical solution that wouldn't tear his daughter apart. He was going to hold off a little while longer before sentencing him. Right now he just needed some time alone. Between the Counsel, his lover, and the kids, he wasn't getting much rest.

In addition to the lack of rest, the ouja had been feeling like crap. On occasion he noticed that his food wasn't staying down like it should plus he would in the bathroom puking his insides out throughout the day. His first thought that he was pregnant but after he searched for a life signature and found none, he dismissed the whole ideal all together.

He felt that from the stress and strain of running a planet and taking care of his family it was starting to catch-up to him.

However, the prospect of being pregnant was something that he didn't want. Even though he was still young, by Saiyan standards, he was scared of what might happen. None of his pregnancies were exactly ideal.

Vegeta just didn't know how this one would be different considering that Gogeta and Kay was born four weeks early. If it came down to the wire, he would terminate the pregnancy. There was no way that he would put his self through that type of misery. The only other problem would be that he'd had to face his lover.

Vegeta sat back in his chair and looked about the room. For once it was finally quiet for his peace of mind. Goku had taken the twins out for the day leaving him to catch-up on long over due paper work.

"What would I do?" He said to no one in particular as he went back to working on a new peace treaty proposal. For now, he put his personal problems in the back of his mind, so he could concentrate on the task at hand.

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~ Several days later ~

A lazy hand rubbed the taut backside of the warm body in bed. A reddish tail thumped back and forth as the owner purred.

Vegeta could hear the faint cooing noises drifting through the room as the twins played in their shared playpen. He was getting a little worried over the fact that he had been slacking off with his training. His rebellious stomach had calmed down somewhat to where he could do light exercises without sticking his head in the toilet.

Goku even mentioned that he was starting to gain some weight. Hell, that was the thing that he needed. Since he didn't have any meetings schedule for the next couple of weeks it would be the perfect opportunity to get in a good workout.

The light fingering movements ceased, bringing Vegeta out of his reverie.

"I hope that you have a very good reason for stopping in what you were doing Kakarott" Vegeta said as he turned his head toward his young lover.

"But of coarse koi" Goku figured that now would be a good time to talk.

Vegeta looked at his mate wondering what he was up too.

"I was just thinking that we should go somewhere that's nice and quiet" Goku suggested. He noticed a while back that his ouja was tiring out quickly and for a good reason.

"Now is not a good time Kakarott. Next week I've decided to hold Turlis' hearing and be done with it"

"Look Geta. You're running yourself ragged and I will not have you drop dead from exhaustion. After this trial, you and I are going away. Chi-Chi and Bulma can watch over the twins."

"Kay, you are asking me to leave my responsibilities as Ruler to the Counsel Elders. I simply can not do that." Vegeta stare into worrisome eyes.

"As your protector Geta I am concerned over your health---" He paused and took in a breath of air. Goku outlined Vegeta's face with long slender fingers. "---and the health of our unborn child."

Vegeta froze. Not again. There's gotta be a law against mates with a high sperm count. Goku had managed to get him pregnant again. No wonder he was starting to flip out about him needing rest. Added to the fact that he was gaining weight.

No more this was it. Goku has got to get neutered. He can't rule a planet properly if his mate always kept him pregnant. His father must be rolling over in his grave laughing at this.

Before Vegeta knew what he was saying it was ringing loud in his ears. "I don't want this one."

"Huh?" Goku sat-up in bed.

"I said that I don't want this one. Kakarott, the twins nearly killed me. Before that it was our first baby and before that I had problems with Zarra and her twin. My small frame was not designed to carry children. Who knows what will happen this time" Vegeta explained. His fear was evident in his eyes.

Goku was speechless. Vegeta wanted to abort the pregnancy. "Listen Geta, I know it's soon to have another one but by then the twins will be a year old." Goku tried to reason with his stubborn mate. "Just think about this before you decide on anything"

Vegeta remained quiet. He knew in his mind that he didn't want this baby but his heart was telling him that this child was created for a reason.

He knew that Goku would do everything that he possible could do to make sure that nothing would go wrong. Then there was the harpy and the woman. He could only imagine their reaction when they tell them.

"I'll think it over Kakarott and give you my answer in one week" Vegeta said because after a week there would be no way to terminate the fetus.

Goku nodded his head letting his mate have his way. He didn't understand why Vegeta was so dead against about having another child, but he would not argue with him if he decides not to keep it. It would hurt, yes but he wouldn't let this come between him and the man that he loves.

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Since the room was large enough as well as wide, Vegeta had given permission for Raditz to construct a nursery. He had just returned in from communications doing last minute rounds before heading to his room.

The longhaired warrior stuck his head in the baby's room only to see his mate fast asleep on the single bed with Kaiwari cooing to herself in the bassinet next to him.

He gently picked up his precious bundle and proceeded to his room. He returned a moment later to retrieve the baby's diapers, power, and clothes. As he changed his daughter, she took noticed of her black tail that seemed to have a mind of it's own.

Even though Raditz' Saiyan genes had a bigger pull, Zarbon's exotic features still shined through. Kaiwari had unusual eye coloring. Instead of the yellow-amber like Zarbon's or the charcoal like Raditz, her eyes possessed both shades.

She also inherited Zarbon's rich flowing hair but it was black with streaks of emerald throughout, and that included her downy tail. For the most part Raditz was enjoying fatherhood to the fullest.

However, he was worried about Zarbon, he had been showing signs of depression and it seemed to be getting worse with each passing day. Raditz had talked to Bulma about it and she told him that Zarbon was going through something called postpartum depression.

Coupled with the fact that he's a first time mother Zarbon wasn't handling motherhood very well. Bulma's suggestion was for him to help Zarbon in any way that he could to help elevate the stress as a first time parent as much as possible.

The warrior went into the small kitchen to get a bottle for his precious little angel.

On his way back into the main bedroom, Raditz checked in on his lover. Zarbon was still asleep and probably would be out for the next 2hrs. or until it was time to feed Kaiwari again. Raditz pulled the door closed to tend to his daughter.

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Even after a month, Turlis still couldn't get the hand of changing Kurokumo's diaper quick enough without the little rugrat peeing all over him. This would be his third uniform that was soaked by the never-ending firehose.

Zarra was actually getting a good laugh out of it. Especially when Turlis bent down too low and got sprayed in the face. She fell off the bed from laughing so hard. Turlis however, did not find that funny in the least.

The comic relief was a good way to keep their minds off of the up coming trial.

Kurokumo was a miniature copy of his father right down to the jet-black spiky hair and tail. When Goku and Vegeta visited them, Son mentioned that Kurokumo and Goten could pass for twins. Hopefully, his grandson wouldn't be a holy terror like Trunks and Goten.

Turlis put his son down for a nap and laid down next this his exhausted mate. He pulled her close and closed his dark eyes to join her in slumber land. Sleep was not easy to come by since Zarra had the baby and it was coming less and less with the trial approaching quickly.

Turlis was a little worried about the outcome but he knew that this was his own doing and would accept any form of punishment that Vegeta would pass upon him.

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The throne room was extremely quiet the only sounds that could be heard were the black boots that were swiftly making a way toward the blood red carpeted dais.

Goku stood off to the left of the throne scanning the scowling faces of the Counsel Elders. Obviously, they were not too pleased by the damning evidence that was presented by Bulma, Raditz, Zarbon, and Vegeta. His self included but the final decision was left up the ouja if the Counsel found it acceptable and within reason.

Zarra refused to testify against Turlis stating that she forgave him for transgressions that he committed against her.

The Earth raised Saiyan slightly shook his head. Over the past couple of months he had observed his 'twin' and discovered that Vegeta's father made a deal with the third class warrior. It seemed that the late King promised Turlis his son as a mate, provided that the warrior was able to move the Saiyan population and the wealth of Vegetasei to a new planet that the King found on a purchasing expedition.

What Turlis didn't know at the time was that the young prince was already in the cold iron grip of Frieza.

The previous Elders knew about this and because King Vegeta paid them in advance for their support of the union, they were Hell bent on not prosecuting Turlis for what he had done, which had resulted in Vegeta loosing his baby.

Turlis stood quietly in front of the ouja. Guards were flank on both sides the brawny warrior. They were more for appearance than for protection.

Vegeta rose from his chair. His red and black cape bellowing freely behind him. He never looked so majestic as he does now. Goku's mind was starting to wander. Tonight Vegeta gives him his answer about the baby.

He just prays to Kami that his mate wouldn't be bull-headed about this. Goku was quite sure that if it was the other way around he would keep the baby because Kami had blessed him with the ability to have children but most of all to be able to have them with someone who loves him with all his heart.

Vegeta descended down onto the marble floor and stood a few paces in front of the accused. He saw his daughter and grandson sitting in the aisle by the white decorative columns along with Bulma and Trunks as well as Chi-Chi and Goten. Raditz was in attendance as Lead Guard. Zarbon declined and stayed in his room with the baby.

The hearing was closed off to the general public. Vegeta didn't want a rebellion breaking out just in case the people were not happy with the Final Judgement. It was now or never. Vegeta just prays that Zarra will forgive him.

"Turlis, because you were lead to believe by the late King Vegeta of a union that was not honorable, I can not punish you for high treason. However, because you pursued your own agenda you will be charged with rape, kidnapping, and assault." Vegeta stopped letting the court recorder document every word.

"It is within my power to sentence you to death. However, in recent events you have managed to bond and mate with a member of the Royal House of Vegeta. Therefore punishment by death is waved."

Turlis expelled the breath of air that he was holding when Vegeta announced that but it wasn't over. There was still more to come.

"Let it be known that Turlis is now mated to the first Princess of Vegetasei, and from this union that any heirs produce will have no claim to the Vegetasei throne. Your status as a third class citizen will remain the same. Your heirs will inherit the titles that they deserve."

By this point Zarra was in tears but she knew that he 'Mother' had to do it.

"As punishment, Turlis, you are hereby banned from Vegetasei for a period of fives years to the planet Earth. You will report to Son Gohan for community service. You will also be tagged and monitored of your progress. However, should you deviate from any task at hand you will be put to death immediately."

Turlis eyes widen. There was no way that Vegeta would kill his own daughter but then again it would be his punishment for not following orders. He could feel his mate's anguish over the judgement. To leave her for five years would definitely kill her but there was nothing that he could do about it.

"Counsel, do you concur with the Final Judgement?" Vegeta asked.

"Hai, Your Majesty, and as advisors to the Crown we hereby demand for the sentence to be carried out immediately." The Head Elder replied.

"Very well. This hearing is adjourned. Turlis you'll leave at first light."

"Noooo!" Zarra cried out. She quickly ran to her mate and cried into his chest as the guards led him away.

Without another word Vegeta exited the throne room trying to escape the wailing sounds of his daughter. He made it to his study without stopping. When he closed the doors he did something that he only had done a few times in his life and that was cry.

~ TBC ~

A/N" *sniff* I don't know about you guys but this was a hard chapter to get through. Turlis gets kicked off Vegetasei. What will happen to Zarra and the baby now? What will Vegeta tell Goku about their baby? Find out in the next chapter. Tell me your thoughts and any comments that you have ^_~

Please excuse any and all mistakes. I'm still searching for a beta reader.

Nemesis