A/N – Oh boy, all those ranting reviews 'forced' me to post this. To let you know, I did predict some of those reactions, but hey, what's wrong with a twist?
To Stokes- If you read this, I'm curious about your review. First, I'm glad I'm a first ;) Second, when Goku was alive after Namek, why didn't they wish him there at that moment? Hmmm. And geez, it's just a story!
Changing Faces
Part 3 – Of Ladies and Dragons
Chapter 9 – Mystery Love Child
The months passed by. Videl's belly grew and she monitored her baby's progress through his small chi. She sensed her child's lack of awareness of anything but her womb and her. She encased him in her loving energy and he relaxed into her embrace.
It was soon her time.
"King Sill," an attendant said.
The soon-to-be father was pacing the halls of the castle, waiting for news of his son's birth.
"Hn," he grunted.
"What will you name the child," he tried to make conversation.
"Name? We have decided on Danill."
"Danill? After your father?"
"It's only natural to name the first-born of a King after someone significant. My father was very influential on my life, and I owe this honor to him, for my son to bear his name."
"Very good, Majesty."
"King Sill," another voice chimed.
It was a doctor.
"I have news for you," he said.
"She is okay," Sill asked worriedly.
"The mother is very good. It is the child... You must see yourself."
One look confirmed the doctor's worries.
Sill was speechless.
"A girl," the doctor said.
"And black hair," he murmured, "She is like her mother, but black hair... This is very, very interesting."
"King Sill, may I give you my theory?"
He waved his hand, but kept his eyes on the flailing arms and legs of the infant girl.
"You said your male pheromones were used, they never change. Not only is this child a girl, she does not have the customary blue hair. My intuition concludes the mother was pregnant before she came to you."
The truth slammed Sill like a Mack truck.
These nine months I have been fooling even myself. Her hormones were busy creating a home for this child and I mistook them for an invitation. How could I have been such an idiot? And now I have deprived the true father of knowing the feeling of fatherhood. That blissful moment when you first realize you have created life. And now...
"I must speak with Videl," he said.
"She is resting," the doctor answered.
"I will speak to her."
When Videl awoke, Sill was waiting.
"Videl, how are you feeling," he gently asked.
Tears formed in her eyes, "Sill... I.. I..."
"No need to apologize, My Lady, we will blame neither of us. But you must know that my people will find out that the child is not a boy and they will know she is not mine. I cannot claim her as my own, but I would be content if you chose to remain on Huro with me."
Videl was quiet for a long moment before replying, "Gohan is the father. Somehow, she felt so familiar and comfortable, like she was a part of me before she was created. It's strange, really. Now I know why her life energy felt that way, because it came from Gohan."
Sill nodded and took her hand. "I understand if you wish to leave here and find him."
"I... All I would have to do is follow my heart," she said as tears slipped down her cheeks, "I've missed him so."
He gathered her in his arms and held her protectively until she stopped crying.
"I would like to leave within one week," she said softly, "I feel as though I'm dying every minute I am away from him."
Sill nodded again and brushed her hair from her face, "I will make arrangements for your departure. A ship, supplies, and navigation to Chikyuu. You will be with your life mate once again."
"Thank you," she mouthed before leaning back and falling asleep.
"You're welcome, my dear," he said as he kissed her cheek affectionately.