Short but important AN: In this fic the moon is still around. It serves its purpose.

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Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own Dragonball or any of its contents nor do I make profit from writing this fic.

Tainted Blood

Written by the somewhat infamous Goku's Daughter

Chapter Seven: Obligation

            Gohan blinked twice before he opened his mouth to reply. Even that took a bit of effort to do. "I should do what?" he repeated, shocked and definitely appalled.

            Vegeta took a step back and rolled his eyes. "Fuck her, Einstein." He was frank and honest.

            Gohan swallowed hard.

            Vegeta saw the hesitation in the boy and almost laughed. "What's wrong? You don't know how? Don't make me laugh." Honestly, he pitied Gohan's hesitance.

            The half Saiyan narrowed his eyes at the older man but relaxed when he thought about it. He started to explain, "I don't want to hurt her… that's all. Besides, what makes you think, especially when she's 'Saiyan' now, that she wants me to stay in her sight?"

            "What if I told you that she still finds you attractive?" Really, Vegeta didn't know why he was giving Kakarott's brat confidence when it came to sex.

            Gohan's cheeks turned a soft shade of pink before asking another question. "And what if she doesn't want me to f--k her, in your words of course. Isn't that rape?"

            Vegeta grunted. "She's Saiyan. She's horny. She might put up a fight but she'll enjoy it…a lot." Vegeta smirked.

            A dark eyebrow was raised. "I'm guessing since she's part Saiyan—or turning Saiyan—it's going to be violent."

            Vegeta's smirked sharpened. "Which makes you a very lucky brat."

            Gohan suddenly hung his head low. "What if I don't want to do it?"

            The Prince almost choked. "What the hell is wrong with you? It's your bloody mate! And she's Saiyan too!"

            "I don't want to take her virginity like that…"

            He glared at the teen, thinking—no—was almost sure that something was very wrong with him. "What the f—k is your problem?" he murmured under his breath. "Isn't she yours?" Vegeta demanded in a louder voice.

            Gohan slowly nodded.

            "So what's the problem?"

            "What if I get her pregnant?" the half teen confessed in a soft voice.

            "THAT'S what you're worried about? Isn't bringing her back more important?"

            Gohan again nodded slowly at the Prince's words. He was right but how did he know for sure that it'd bring Videl back. What if Gohan impregnated Videl but making love to her wouldn't bring her back? What would happen to his child? Would she kill the baby? Abort the baby? What? What if it was twins? Would she raise them by herself? Throw them in a dumpster? Train them to take over the world? Gohan almost fainted at the many thoughts flooding his brain. "Is this a theory?"

            Vegeta nodded. "I say it's worth a try. Besides you have nothing to lose. And I'm almost certain that I'm right. You marked her—but did it without the sex."

            "So what does the sex do that's so important?"

            "Well there are a number of things that the sex does—and likewise, there are a number of things that the mark does. The way I see it, the mark controls what's from you that's inside her body. But the sex ultimately tells her body that you're her mate. When you didn't screw her and her body only received the mark, I'm guessing her body reacted to the blood, and because its Saiyan blood—it took over. It can also be that the blood acted on instinct to take over to make Videl stronger… to protect herself from…"

            "From?"

            Vegeta looked up at the boy with a small frown. "You."

            "Me?" The half Saiyan's eyes became wide.

            "And everyone else that may want to harm her. Listen brat, I'm a busy man with a training schedule. Do you have any other questions?"

            He nodded a bit franticly. "I do. How much time do I have left before she's entirely gone?"

            Vegeta smirked. "Funny you should ask… you have until there's a full moon."

            Gohan cursed under his breath. "I have till tonight."

            Vegeta turned his back on the teen and walked towards the control panel of the GR. "I suggest you leave now. You don't have much time, unless you think you can handle me in a quick fight."

            Gohan smiled dryly. "As tempting as that sound," he began in a sarcastic voice, "I have to seek my prey."

            Vegeta chuckled. "I'm glad you see it as hunting." He also found it laughable, but decided not to mention it.

            Gohan cracked his knuckles with a serious look on his face. "I can't help it. I still don't have full control over myself." Without saying another word, the teen walked out with a determined face—and with obfuscated thoughts. He did not even say a word, but his darkened presence alone scared poor Trunks when walking in the halls of Capsule Corporation. And before exiting the enormous building, Gohan cursed his Saiyan blood.

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            Well that was a bit short… but it's one of those fillers. You didn't expect me to jump right to the lemon, now did you? My friend returned my edited chapter—and a lemon (since I don't write them)—and it's… BLOODY BRILLIANT!! Well it's better than what I can write…. The point is you guys will love it! I love it! ^^ I'm amazed that I wrote that…. (the non-lemon content)

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~~Goku's Daughter