A/N: Hey people, was up? Did you know that today is my birthday? I am now 16 years old! I'm so totally happy and so in honor of my birthday I decided to post up another chapter! Also I have decided to do what other authors do and that is with each new chapter I will respond to any questions any of you readers may have ok? I'll start that next chapter though (ch. 19) Anyways on with the fic!

Disclaimer: I own nothing of anything…if I did I wouldn't be saying otherwise or writing a disclaimer!

Chapter 18

The entire throne room was buzzing with commotion after Vegeta announced the double wedding, which was to take place in five days time. Trunks and Bra stood by their parents like two soulless statues gazing down at the floor with lost hope in their eyes. Princess Rima, Turock, Pan and Goten were all feeling like their hearts had been ripped out of them, they were all losing their mates, half of their mates were miss-matched and nothing could be done about it? Would they dare interfere with the King's orders?

Uub was the only one who was fortunate to have his mate for himself and she him, he saw Marron in the crowd and she saw the look of disappointment in her mate's eyes.

What's wrong Uub? Why do Trunks and Bra look so sad? I would think they'd be happy, and Turock looks miserable as well…what is the problem? I know you know, I can see it in your eyes…tell me! Marron asked Uub telepathically, they had bonded too and Uub didn't even dare contemplate what he would do if he was torn apart from Marron like his friends were torn apart from each other. Uub didn't know how to tell Marron the news…they had all grown up in the palace together, except for Pan and Goten obviously. They were a tight circle of friends; if something was wrong with one of them it was everyone's problem, Uub knew Marron would be pissed if he told her, I'll tell you later Marron, here isn't the best place!

Marron nodded and stood by her parents, 1st class warrior Krillin and his mate 18 who presided in the palace. Marron was standing across the way from Goten and Pan and as she saw more sad and distressed faces she began to worry and wonder even more then before. Suddenly a terrible thought struck Uub…he looked at his friends and realized that they can't be apart from their mates…the result could be horrific, They will all suffer bonding withdrawal, not to many people survive that, what will happen now?

Uub was mortified by the thought, they could all die from bonding withdrawal and then what…the planet has no heirs, and he loses all of his dear friends and their mates.

Vegeta who had only suspicions to go by did not think his children bonded with anyone last night, he merely assumed that there may have been a small physical attraction going on between his children and the Son children. Naturally there would be no harm in this…for Vegeta knew all there was to know about bonding withdrawal, even though he never experienced it he knew it could kill. So his whole plan was to prevent anything of the sort from happening by arranging the marriages now and make them happen quick before anything could happen, little did he know though that the damage was already done.

"Now to celebrate this joyous news there is a banquet being served in the grand dinning hall, so please enjoy and we shall meet you all shortly." Vegeta said as he sat back down in his throne, the people began exiting the throne room including the Son family. Trunks and Bra followed them with their eyes as they walked out…neither parent of the Son family and the royal family knew about their children's grief, perhaps if they did they wouldn't interfere with the laws of nature…or would they be stubborn enough to resist the truth?

Bulma was infuriated with Vegeta, she could not keep her mouth shut any longer, "Vegeta what the hell was all that!?" Bulma shouted, Trunks and Bra left the room with Uub, Marron and Turock, to go to the banquet.

Vegeta looked over at her calmly, "I did what was best."

Bulma shook her head, "So your telling me that what was best for our children was to set them up behind their backs to people they either never met before or just don't love!? Is that really for the best Vegeta!?"

Vegeta glared at his Queen, her beliefs of love and such was alright with him when they were younger cause it got him his soul mate but for some odd reason when it came to his kids…it wasn't ok. He loved his children even though he didn't always show it, he loved them more then anything, his wife and children were his life. They were his only weakness and he would be damned to see them with someone he did not find suitable for them. He was doing everything he did for the better interest of his children and nothing more, perhaps he was to proud to admit that fully but he showed bits and pieces of how he really felt sometimes.

"Woman…they are better off with mates of a high position. Don't you want the best for them? Do you not want them to have good mates?" Vegeta asked trying to convince himself that he was right.

"Of course I want that for our children Vegeta and you know that, but I also want our children to be happy." Bulma said softly.

Vegeta's eyes released their tension, "Why wouldn't they be happy with these marriages?"

"Vegeta I don't know what our children are thinking about the marriages, I don't know if it made them happy or not. Yet your father tried to do the same to you…remember what you did?" Bulma asked with a smirk.

Vegeta smirked, "I defied him."

"Then what did you do?" Bulma inquired.

"I married you," Vegeta's thoughts then went back to his children, "Our children have no other loves, they have no reason to defy me or the marriage plans." Vegeta said sternly, Bulma sighed.

"So be it in your mind Vegeta…but I still think it wasn't a good move on your part. They might end up hating you for this." Bulma said trying to make Vegeta see that what he was doing was wrong.

Vegeta looked over at Bulma, "I won't have them wed someone I do not approve of."

Bulma's eyes widened, it had finally hit her, Vegeta just gave it all away to her. She had heard it from Bra two nights ago and now she was technically understanding Vegeta's logic, Bulma shook her head in disbelief, "Vegeta?"

"What do you want now woman?" Vegeta asked annoyed as he sat back in his throne.

"You did these arranged marriages because you were afraid."

Vegeta glanced over at Bulma instantly, "Of what?" he responded assuming his wife knew nothing about his real motives.

"Your afraid that our children might be interested in children that are apart of a certain family." Bulma said.

Vegeta's eyes went wide, She couldn't know…could she? How does she do it?

"Don't be ridiculous." Vegeta said trying to dismiss Bulma's conclusion.

"I'm not being ridiculous Vegeta, for once I know I'm right. You're afraid that perhaps our children might be involved with the son of Kakarott and the daughter of Gohan your first class warriors!" Bulma laughed, "Vegeta…you are something else! Only you would pull something so childish."

Vegeta tensed up, "Childish?"

"Yes! Childish you Baka! Goten and Pan had nothing to do with what happened almost 21 years ago! You just hated them because they were born into that family, spare me one Vegeta please." Bulma said, she was truly dumbfounded that Vegeta and the Sons were holding a grudge on each other that began 21 years ago. Why wouldn't they grow up? If anything their kids are the mature ones, not the adults.

"You won't say a word will you?" Vegeta said quietly looking over at the doorway.

Bulma shook her head, "I believe I won't have to say anything Vegeta, what goes around comes around."

Vegeta arched an eyebrow at his mate, "Come again?"

Bulma got up with Vegeta as they began walking towards the banquet, "Simply Vegeta, let's say your worst fear came true and our children and the Son children are in love," Bulma began as Vegeta tightened a fist, "well if they truly love each other, they will not let the one they love go that easily. The same way you wouldn't let go of me."

Vegeta sighed, he figured if his children were actually in love with the Son children then let them do something about it. He wasn't going to cancel the plans or anything of the sort.

If my kids want the ones they love then they can get them the real way, fight to keep them, as I did for my mate. Far be it from me to make things easy if what I fear is true. Besides I think Gohan would be agreeing with me in the fact of our children not being together…so I won't do a thing…not one thing.

"If they want each other woman, then they can have each other." Vegeta said.

Bulma looked over at Vegeta wide eyed, "You mean you'll call off the weddings?"

"No of course not, let the Son children crash it." Vegeta said in a completely joking manor, he knew it wouldn't happen, but he wanted his wife to assume the best of him to keep her content and happy.

Over in the banquet hall, their were three large and long rectangular tables, seated at one table were the nobles and saiyans of high society, at another table were the 1st class warriors and their families and at the last table was the 2nd class warriors and their families. Trunks and Bra sat at the royal table, which was in front of the dinning hall so they were facing all their guests. Turock sat next to Trunks and Uub sat next to Turock, Princess Rima sat next to Bra and Marron sat next to Rima. The two seats in the center of the royal table were left for the king and queen, Trunks, Bra, Rima and Turock weren't eating their food, they took sips of wine occasionally but nothing more. Goten and Pan who were seated at the 1st class table were doing the same, they merely drank a little, their plates stayed filled with food. Kakarott eyed them the whole time, he could tell something wasn't right, Pan and Goten were looking pale and so were four members seated at the royal table. Kakarott may not be too smart about certain things but when it came to his family he was pretty clever. He knew something wasn't right, and he had ways of finding out what exactly was bothering his son and granddaughter.

ChiChi saw the concentrated look that her mate had placed on and she found that rather odd, so she decided to do the natural thing and inquire, "Kakarott…are you ok?"

Kakarott broke out of his train of thought and glanced over at his wife with a fun loving look, "Everything is fine ChiChi." Kakarott said, almost wanting to tell ChiChi what he was thinking but then deciding it was best not to say anything until he knew what was really going on with his family's youth.

Pan was drowning in her own pool of despair as thoughts of never being with her mate/lover ever again flooded her mind, it was just something she didn't think she could live through. Although she couldn't help but smirk, for the one thing that she found incredible was that a few days ago she hated Trunks and now she couldn't live without him.

Life is to damn ironic for me and way too painful. I just don't think I can let him go…I don't want to let him go. But do I have a choice?

Suddenly Vegeta and Bulma entered the dinning hall and everyone rose in their honor as they went to their dinning seats. Bulma saw the despair in her children's eyes, and she knew she was right, she then wondered if Vegeta noticed too. When the King and Queen sat everyone else resumed their eating and drinking…Maduka was sitting with his father Nuka and the rest of his family and you could hear everyone congratulating him on winning the hand of their princess. Bra felt so worthless and cheap after hearing the men congratulate her future husband.

I am no prize of Maduka's! I swear on my life I never will be! Goten…I need you so much right now, I want to be with you so much. What can I do?

Pan looked over at Princess Rima and she saw the sad look she had on her beautiful face. It was almost as if she was just as unhappy about the marriage as she and Trunks were.

Could it be she doesn't want to marry Trunks? I must know…I won't lose Trunks now, if there is a way to stop this marriage from happening I will make sure I find that way and soon!

Pan had decided to stop acting so damn defeated and try fighting for what was rightfully hers. She could tell Trunks felt defeated and looked defeated, same for Bra and even Goten. She knew that by sitting around and letting Vegeta win she would be allowing herself to lose her mate. Pan was not going to do that, she was going to at least try cause the last thing she wants to live with for the rest of her life is the constant wondering of, 'What if?'

After thinking that Pan suddenly felt her appetite come back to her and she began to help herself to the food on her table. Kakarott glanced at Pan arching a brow, Now she's eating? What is going on?

Bra then glanced at Goten and decided to see if they could communicate telepathically, she wanted to talk to him so much, Goten? Goten can you hear me?

Goten looked around and saw Bra looking at him and he instantly knew it was her, I hear you Bra.

Bra smiled, Goten, I knew nothing about this marriage. I found out when everyone else did.

I know Bra, I know.

Goten I don't want to lose you! What are we going to do?

What can we do Bra?

If you love me as much as you claim, then you will find a way for us to be together! I don't want to lose you Goten! I love you!

You're my angel Bra, I'll find a way to stop the wedding. On my life I swear!

Bra smiled and nodded to Goten that she couldn't talk anymore, Goten smirked and looked away from Bra and began eating. Kakarott was now really confused, First Pan and Goten don't eat and look miserable, now they are looking more cheerful and they are stuffing themselves. Something is up.

Yes, something was definitely up and Kakarott had no clue nor did anyone else. Yet this would not matter, for suddenly there was a huge blast that came through the left wall. Everyone ducked for cover and when the dust settled, Vegeta rose from his spot and glanced out the open view of his kingdom. Everyone was still getting to their feet when suddenly a large black and silver creature with a long black tail and yellow eyes flew down to the blast for the people inside to see.

Vegeta's eyes widened in shock, he knew who that creature was, and now he was scared to death. Bulma began to have a huge fear build up inside her…she had not seen that creature in over 21 years, and the last time she did see him…she believed him to be dead.

The creature was floating in the air and he then began to speak, "Where is Vegeta?" It asked in a demanding voice.

Vegeta levitated upwards and flew towards the tall silver and black creature, "Right here, Kamo."

The creature laughed, "I am not Kamo, I am his son Komo. I have a message from my father for you."

"What message?" Vegeta said holding back his fear, which was increasing with every second. Komo's power level was enormous, it seemed even larger then Kakarott's and Gohan's put together. Naturally Kamo must be even stronger then this and that thought alone got Vegeta horrified.

"This message," Komo said handing Vegeta a black glass disk, "Look at it and you'll know what my father has planned."

Komo then flew off at a speed that Vegeta found almost impossible to follow. Trunks was confused he didn't know who that creature was, Bra didn't know either or Pan and Goten. None of the planet's youth knew who that creature was, but Vegeta, Kakarott, Gohan and Turles knew, their whole families knew and every other saiyan warrior that was in service during the last encounter with the Kantu, which is the name of the silver and black creatures race. They all stand at heights 6ft and over and they are terribly strong, they make Frieza look like a maggot.

Vegeta looked back at his warriors that looked up at him with worry, "All my warriors assemble in the training hall, obviously this a matter of planetary urgency, NOW MOVE!" Vegeta ordered, everyone scrambled out of the room. The men told the woman who weren't soldiers to go home with the little children and as for the rest of the woman and men who were soldiers they reported to the training hall.

"What's going on dad?" Goten asked his father.

Kakarott had his battle face on and he was completely serious, "Something I had hope you'd never have to know about Goten. Seems like an old and powerful enemy may want some revenge after twenty-one years of silence."

All right, I know major twist here right! Well this will all play into the ending and stuff! I WARN YOU ALL KNOW THIS FIC WILL BE A LONG ONE! How long? I don't know, but this is only the first of many crazy and twisted things I'll be springing up on you people so look out! Please read and review and more chapters will come! Also don't forget its my BIRTHDAY PEOPLE! I'M A SWEET 16!