03.06.Mar

How do I comfort thee?

Chapter 10: What more can I say?

Pairings: G/V

Disclaimer: I don't own them

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

Notes: Thank you everyone for the fantastic reviews ^_~

~V: I saw your a/n after I posted the last chapter, but don't worry everything will work out. {gives huge hug}

~Kewla: I actually got up this morning to see if you had reviewed it and nearly fell over when I saw it. Okay let's see: The reason why Vegeta didn't feel the baby was because he was too stressed out to really concentrate. Next: Turlis and Zarra's heirs cannot ascend to the throne but they will get their titles (e.i. Ouji or Oujo) I hoped that that had helped.

~Nelia B: Yes, the decision was hard but what else could Vegeta? Keep reading it's starting to get deep.

Enough of my chatter! On with the story, enjoy! ^_~

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~ Five months later ~

Bulma was not taking any chances this time around. Ever since Vegeta passed judgement against Turlis, he wasn't having an easy time. Bulma went to the Counsel requesting a temporary leave of absence on Vegeta's behalf.

In all honesty, she thought that the Elders would snub her and deny her the request, but after careful deliberation, it was granted.

The Earth scientist was trilled to tell her childhood friend that he and his mate could go off some place where Vegeta could recuperate. What had scared Bulma and Goku the most was when the Saiyan monarch had passed out in the middle of a meeting from the lack of rest.

Vegeta was unconscious for almost three days. After that Goku put his foot down, any scheduled meetings were conducted from the office inside their room per videophone. Any official documents that needed Vegeta's signature would go to Goku first, and if he felt that it was not important he would send them to the Counsel members. He was going to make sure that his mate got the rest that he so despressly needs.

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Vegeta was stretched out in bed watching the rain beading down on the window. He and Goku left the palace shortly after Bulma released him from the hospital. Now, as he thought about it he wonders if he had made the right decision about the baby.

~ Flashback ~

It was already late and Vegeta missed his dinner date with Goku. He put up mental barriers and lowered his ki; he just didn't want to see anyone right now. It felt like his heart was being ripped in half. He didn't know that that something as punishing his daughter's mate would effect him in such a way.

He slowly made his way back to his room trying to figure out how he was going to face his lover.

Goku put the twins to bed two hours ago and he was quietly pacing the length of the room. Vegeta failed to show for dinner and he could only guess that his small mate was feeling miserable about the hearing. It was a little past ten o'clock when he had decided to go looking for Vegeta when the door opened.

Goku walked up to him. The blue-blooded Saiyan wrapped his arms and tail around him not saying a word. Goku threaded his fingers in flamed hair drawing Vegeta into his brood chest. He knew that something else was bothering Vegeta besides the trial.

Goku lead him into the bathroom and began a hot soothing bath. Once the water was at the right level, he turned it off and proceeded to undress his silent mate. Goku also removed his uniform and got in behind Vegeta.

Goku grabbed the soap and hand towel and began washing Vegeta's back and arms. Vegeta was very tense but he had relaxed somewhat after Goku skillful fingers danced along his skin. His breathing even out and low purring could be heard throughout the bathroom.

"Kakarott, do you think that I made the right decision?"

Goku was floored. He couldn't believe that Vegeta was second-guessing his self over the ruling.

"Hai, koi. You shouldn't beat yourself up about this. You did what you had to do." Goku reached for the shampoo and poured a handful into Vegeta's upright hair that was beginning to droop a little.

Goku hated to ask but he wanted to get this over with. "Tell me what you've decided to do, Geta?" He knew what his lover's answer would be but he wanted to hear it nonetheless. He carefully rinsed the shampoo out of Vegeta's auburn mane and waited for his reply.

Vegeta bowed his head. "My answer remains unchanged." That was all that he had to say.

"Okay. I'll talk with Bulma and see when it can be done"

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Goku had set-up an appointment with a Saiyan specialist to perform the abortion. He was praying to Kami that by some miracle Vegeta would change his mind and not go through with it.

Kami must have been listening because the day before the appointment Vegeta collapsed in the throne room during counsel and the gentle Saiyan had to reschedule.

After Goku brought his mate back from the hospital, he slept on the sofa giving Vegeta sometime to be alone. In actuality, Goku slept on the sofa where he silently cried his self to sleep.

~ End Flashback ~

The front door opened and closed as Goku walked in with the evening meal. The royal family had a cabin retreat in the mountains that Turlis had constructed. Luckily, no one knew about it except him. The night before Turlis left, he told Goku about the cabin.

There was a full time cook on hand as well as a housekeeper and groundskeeper. The two story five bedroom cabin was always maintained.

Goku made his way to the master bedroom after drooping off his kill. He showered and changed into a fresh pair of clothes then he crawled into bed behind his mate trying not to wake him.

"If you're trying to be quiet Kakarott, forget it. I heard you the minute you set foot in the front door" Vegeta said as a black tail came about to caress his tanned face.

"How are you feeling today Geta?"

"Like I'm about to explode" The small male answered.

"Well, you don't have too much longer to go love." Goku said as he put his large hand over the expanded belly of his partner. He felt the strong kicks and movements of their baby, and Vegeta only had four weeks left until his due date.

Bulma placed him on immediate bed rest once he told her of his decision, which made Goku a happy camper.

~ Flashback ~

Vegeta laid in bed alone. His keen hearing picked-up the sniffling sound of Goku crying in the front part of their room.

This was all his fault. It seems that when it came to running a planet and defeating his enemies he was unmatched. However, when it came to maintaining his relationship, he sucked. He knew that he could save Goku all the grief and just tell him.

He got up out of bed and steadied his self. He was still a little groggy from the local anesthetic that the doctor gave him and cautiously made his way to his mate.

"Kakay"

"Geta? What are you doing out of bed?" Goku questioned sitting up. He was wearing a pair of black gi bottoms and no shirt. He turned on the light that was near by.

"We need to talk" Vegeta said.

"Geta, there's nothing further to discuss. This was your decision and I supported you with it."

Vegeta could hear the hurt and anger in his lover's voice. The royal sat down next to the large male. Goku draped an arm around his mate. Vegeta leaned against Goku's pale chest inhaling that Earth scent that had attracted him so long ago.

"I'm gomen for hurting you. I was only thinking of myself and not thinking about how this would effect you."

"No, Geta. It was selfish of me to think that you were ready for another one." Goku replied.

He rested his head on top of Vegeta's as black and red tails thumped wildly against the cushions of the sofa.

"I didn't go through with it" Vegeta said after several minutes of silence.

"N-nani?" Goku said after stumbling over his tongue.

"I didn't abort the baby. For some reason, I just couldn't bring myself to end a life that we made together" Vegeta explained.

Goku really didn't know how to respond but he knew what to do. He got up bringing Vegeta with him and carried him back to bed and for the rest of the night they laid in each other arms.

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The next day the royal couple was in the med-lab with Bulma. The blue haired genius was giving her husband a check-up. After the exam she told them her results.

"Ge, Goku. I'm going to be frank" She cast her blue gaze over at Vegeta.

"You're in a high risk zone right now and taking into account of the most recent events, I'm very surprised that you haven't miscarried." Bulma sat back a little on the adjustable stool holding her knee. "As of this moment Ge I'm putting you bed rest."

Vegeta was about to protest but Bulma put up hand to silence him. "If you want your baby to survive Ge, you will not argue with me.

I'm going to talk with the Counsel about giving you some time off. Goku take him somewhere where no body can disturb him and make sure that he stays off his feet." Bulma concluded.

She also wrote explicit instructions about how often Goku should get her so she could do Vegeta's prenatal check-ups, which was about every two weeks.

Goku made arrangements with Chi-Chi to look after the twins. He would get them during the day on the weekends and leave them in her care at night and through the week. It was hard at first to be away from the little monsters but Vegeta had needed his attention. Goku did everything to make his lover comfortable. Now, it was a waiting game.

As time went by, Vegeta knew that he made the right choice. Besides that the doctor couldn't guarantee that he would be able to conceive again after the surgery.

~ End Flashback ~

The rain had finally stopped after a week of continuous down pour. Vegeta was going bonkers being cooped-up inside the cabin for nearly six months. Some of the furniture had to be replaced because he was so bored he started using the expensive pieces as targets.

Bulma had made her weekly visit the week before and it was the Saiyan ouja turn to see her. Bulma needed to do an ultrasound to make sure that the baby was developing like it should. It was one week before Vegeta's estimated due date and Goku was a little nervous about teleporting his pregnant mate such a long distance.

Vegeta was still sleeping when Goku left to bring back Bulma. She was going to have to make do without the ultrasound. Goku was not moving Vegeta regardless. He didn't want to risk the royal going into labor early, which was why he considered terminating the pregnancy in the first place.

Steel obsidian orbs slowly blinked opened as a callous hand felt around on the other side of the bed for the firm muscular body that should have been there only to discover that said body was gone.

Vegeta turned over as best as he could to look out of the window. His mind was still drifting between the sleep realm and the conscious realm. He often thought about how his daughter was doing.

Right after the trial Zarra announced that she and the baby were leaving with Turlis. As always Vegeta told her that she couldn't but Goku put in his two cents worth and told Vegeta that it wasn't his decision to make seeing that Zarra was now mated.

As a parent, Vegeta was no longer responsible for her well being it was her protector's job. Turlis tried to persuade her but the stubborn oujo dug in her boots and ignored him. Oh, well so much for authority.

Goku told the couple that they could live in his house since he only used it when he visited his son. It wasn't as grand as the palace but it was a place that they could call home for a while.

The royal went to the bathroom to splash some water on his face. Breakfast was already prepared downstairs but he couldn't make the short trip. He would have to summon one of the servants to bring it him, but going to get it his self was definitely out of the question.

Vegeta felt huge and fat like a cow. He wobbled back to bed and laid down. He was already feeling contractions every once in a while. Another indicator that it wouldn't be too much longer and with each passing day he was becoming more tired and short winded. He could barely make it from the bed to the bathroom without panting.

He couldn't wait until the day his baby was born. He laid back down rubbing his overly large stomach wondering whom the baby would look like, but most of all he prayed that the baby was strong and healthy.

~ TBC ~

A/N: Geta just couldn't go through with it. I'm very surprised though because once he made-up his mind that was it. No questions asked no ifs ands or buts about it. Where you shocked that Zarra left with Turlis? Neither was I. That girl is bullheaded just like Vegeta. Well, tell me your thoughts and any comments that you might have ^_~

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