Forgotten life part three
Vegeta stayed in the cave all day. He had half feared, half hoped that Goku would find him, but he obviously either couldn't be bothered or thought it would be a health hazard to go after Vegeta. When night came, Vegeta settled down in a corner, still questioning himself for his decision. He definitely wasn't going to go through with his choice if he found a fault in it, but so far, he had found nothing. Apart from if Kakarott rejects me… Vegeta thought. This thought was what had been keeping him from returning to Goku all day. What if Kakarott only wanted me before because I was innocent and dependant on him? Vegeta sighed in annoyance at his failure to answer these questions. He closed his eyes and fell into an incredibly uncomfortable sleep.
~~Dream~~
Vegeta appeared to be in a forest in the middle of the night. A half-moon blazed in the sky, lighting his way. When he came into a clearing, he saw the same red skull as before and his heart jolted.
The skull was burning, almost angrily in the sky.
"You really blew it." The skull said. It didn't sound the same as before. Much less hazy and mystical. "You're completely and utterly useless!" Vegeta scowled. He attempted to walk away, but the dream wasn't allowing him to. "You will go back there, or your memory will fade again. Destiny is the one thing in life a Saiyan can't fight." Another dagger came flying out of the skull's eye and penetrated Vegeta's heart.
~~End Dream~~
For the second time, Vegeta woke up shaking. His scar was glowing again, now a sharp pain in his heart accompanied it. The prince felt slightly depressed when he knew Goku would not come rushing to him this time. He sighed sadly and rested his head back down on the cold floor of the cave. Too afraid to go back to sleep, he kept his eyes open and thought hard about what had been happening to him recently.
He had been training alone when a flash of white light had enveloped him. The next thing he knew, he was heading towards a house. Goku's. Vegeta shuddered at the recollection. It was extremely creepy remembering a time when he had had no memory. The dreams were obviously tied up with this whole thing, but just how, he didn't know. But one thing he knew for sure was that he didn't want to lose his memory again… therefore, he had to go back to Goku's house. He groaned out loud.
"I hate my life." He muttered.
Vegeta flew back towards Goku's house first thing in the morning. He slipped quietly into the house and into the living room. He saw Goku out in garden. He was laying in a sea of brightly coloured flowers, eyes closed. Vegeta frowned slightly and went out to meet him. Goku shot up and stared at Vegeta.
"Hi." Vegeta murmured. Goku's eyes filled up with tears.
"Told you didn't I?"
"Huh?"
"I told you… you hate me. Know it again now don't you?" Vegeta sighed.
"No Kakarott." Goku's eyes narrowed uncertainly. "I… don't hate you. I had that dream again. The skull said that destiny is the one thing a Saiyan can't fight. And it was right." Goku was totally confused now. Vegeta smirked. He loved that totally dumb-assed look. He knelt down infront of Goku and looked deep into his eyes. He saw pain, confusion, and love… Vegeta leaned forwards and kissed Goku deeply, inserting his tongue and exploring the other Saiyan eagerly. Goku groaned longingly and Vegeta pulled away.
"I'm so glad that skull likes me." Goku said, grinning. He stood up, bringing Vegeta up with him.
"There are still a few things I don't understand." Vegeta whispered, "Like why this all happened, and who made it happen." Goku didn't really care why it had happened, but Vegeta obviously did, so he didn't voice his opinion.
They sparred most of the day and Vegeta was glad Goku didn't make a big deal over his lack of compassion. That night, Vegeta slept in Goku's spare room again. Goku had been really upset that Vegeta wouldn't sleep with him, but Vegeta had said that he wasn't used to it, so he probably wouldn't get any sleep, and he wanted to go back to the skull.
~~Dream~~
Vegeta was now walking through a dessert. It was the middle of the day, and scorching hot. He wondered how he could feel heat when this was a dream, but then he reminded himself that this was no ordinary one. He walked into a small oasis and in the middle was the skull. It didn't burn so brightly now, but that was probably because of the fact that it was daytime in this dream.
"What do you want?" the skull asked.
"I want to know why you did this to me." Vegeta yelled. "Why Kakarott? Why take my memory?"
"Your pride and arrogance was blinding you of your love for the Saiyan. Even you deserve happiness Vegeta." The prince scowled.
"I never wished for this to happen! Compassion makes you weak!"
"Compassion is one of the reasons Goku is so strong!" Vegeta tried to walk away, but again, the dream wasn't permitting it.
"Do I have to have this dream for the rest of my life?" he asked.
"I will be checking up on you now and then. But know this… your destiny is with Goku. If you leave him before this year is over, then your memory will leave you again." The dagger came rushing from the skull's eye again and shot through Vegeta's heart.
~~End Dream~~
Vegeta shot up again. He was breathing hard, but no pain or glowing accompanied it. He shivered and layback down as Goku came in.
"You okay? You screamed again."
"Yeah, fine." Goku sighed in relief and climbed onto the bed.
"Good. So… what did the skull say?"
"Just the same old stuff really." Vegeta lied. He wasn't going to tell Goku that the skull had said he couldn't leave him, because knowing Goku, he would think that that was the only reason he was staying.
Goku smiled and kissed Vegeta lightly. The prince wasn't used to a show of compassion, and it made him feel uneasy, but since he was going to have to get used to it, he just smiled nervously and closed his eyes. Goku rested beside him and soon they were both sound asleep again.
The next morning, Vegeta woke up first. He yawned as quietly as possible and got up. Heading downstairs, he thought of possible reasons why the skull, or whoever that was supposed to represent, demanded that he stayed with Goku for this year. One reason was quite simply that a year was the amount of time Vegeta would take to get fully used to Goku, but that didn't explain why the skull had felt he need to threaten Vegeta with his memory being taken away again. There was obviously some greater purpose as to why it was so important for him and Goku to be together, much more than simply for Vegeta's happiness. Though Vegeta did feel much more complete with Goku, he still felt strange around him, knowing that they had been forced together.
Not knowing he had reached the bottom of the stairs, Vegeta stumbled and fell, smacking his face on the floor. He snarled and cursed liberally before getting up. Goku appeared at the top of the stairs.
"Did we just have an earthquake?" he asked drowsily. Vegeta scowled.
"No. I just fell over." Goku chuckled.
"Forgot where the stairs ended huh?" he asked sarcastically.
"Ah shut it you. Just because I'm going out with you doesn't mean I won't still pound you into the ground if you insult me." Goku just winked, blew him a kiss and went back to bed. Vegeta sighed and set off into the kitchen.
Half a year later (I know it's skipping, but hey…)
Vegeta was now perfectly happy with Goku. Most of the gang knew about them, and some dropped in now and then to say hi. Out of them all, Krillin probably took it worse. He actually fainted. It had taken them an hour to wake him up, and an hour and a half to stop Goku laughing at his reaction.
Goku and Vegeta sat panting in a field. They had just been sparring… along with other things… for half the day now.
"You're getting better Vegeta. You should be at Super Saiyan three level anytime now." Vegeta smirked.
"I probably am already Kakarott." Vegeta had been plagued by no more skull dreams, and, short of being reminded by the scar, had more or less forgotten about it. This was his life now, and he liked it.
"Mm. Maybe. Wanna go home yet? I'm starving."
"Okay then." Vegeta struggled to his feet and helped Goku up. They flew back to their house and into the kitchen.
After eating what could only be described as a mountain of food each, Goku and Vegeta settled down on the settee to watch TV. Goku sighed in contentment and looked down at the Saiyan in his arms. Vegeta was a lot more compassionate now. He wasn't only concerned in fighting, and wasn't frightened of showing a caring side any more, though he didn't show it often. 'I've done a pretty good job on him.' Goku thought happily. He jumped when he sensed a huge energy signal coming from somewhere near.
"Do you feel that?" he asked.
"Of course." Vegeta replied. His eyes were closed and he didn't seem all that concerned. Goku decided not pursue this trail of conversation and started nuzzling Vegeta's neck instead. The prince sighed blissfully and lay back against Goku.
~~Dream~~
Vegeta was walking through a strangely familiar forest. He thought it was just another dream… that was until he walked into the clearing and saw the skull. His heart raced and he felt slightly queasy.
"I'm glad you haven't forgotten me." The skull said, almost glaring at him.
"What do you want? I stayed with Kakarott!"
"Yes. I'm glad I didn't have to resort to desperate measures to make you." Vegeta scowled.
"Of course you didn't. I'm happy there."
"That energy signal this evening… why didn't you pay more attention to it?"
"Didn't seem important…"
"It is. It is the reason I brought you and Goku together."
"I knew it. 'For my own happiness?' yeah right!" the skull sparked angrily.
"Tomorrow, Supreme Kai will come to you to ask for your help to defeat this new threat. It is greater than Majin Buu, but does not have regenerative powers. You and Goku will help. He will fuse. He will beat the evil force." Vegeta stared I disbelief at the skull.
"But if I…" he trailed off. He knew Kai would give Goku the earrings again, and that meant the fusion was permanent.
"Yes, it will be permanent. Do not worry. It doesn't last forever." Vegeta bit his lip. The skull hadn't been wrong so far, but if he was wrong about the fusion, then he would never see Goku again… never get to be with him…
A light enveloped him and he woke up
~~End Dream~~
Vegeta sat up slowly. He was still on the settee.
"At least I didn't have to get stabbed this time." He muttered. It was enough to wake Goku.
"What's wrong angel?" Vegeta hated it when Goku called him that- he was anything but an angel.
"Nothing." He muttered. He would let Goku find out tomorrow. He cuddled up as close as he could to Goku and tried to force the thought that this might be the last sleep they had together as separate people out if his mind.
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End chapter three! Did you like? Yes, I'm adding Supreme Kai to this! I think he's really gorgeous and all my friends fancy him! Anyways… I want to see more reviews before I continue!
