I want to remind all of you that this is an A/U fic, meaning that it does not follow the original Dragonball Z storyline. Is that clear? Good. Some of you may be thinking that it is arguable that Goku is a bit OOC. Let me simply say he's been under the influence if certain Saiyans like Vegeta a little too long. ^_~ Characters' thoughts are like this … characters' thoughts. If any one would like me to make a mailing list to tell them when I make an update, tell me in a review. I'll make one if enough people respond.
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On the Battlefront Chp. 6 ~ ArrivalThe space ship rumbled and shook as it touched down on Planet Vegeta. The Intro-Space Team was crowded around the landing dock, ready to welcome General Kakarot home. The door opened with a hiss and converted itself into a ramp. Goku and Chi Chi walked out of the ship while the inhabitants of the planet gawked at them. There were strange looking aliens from all sorts of planets. Even the Saiyans looked weird to Chi Chi, with their enormous muscles and unruly haircuts. She knew a bit of martial arts herself, but they were intimidating nonetheless.
"Hey, guys! I'm home!" Goku said, waving to them. They all approached him and shook his hand, hugged him, wanting to know everything about his trip; the kinds of things old friends do. The Prince and the King eventually pushed their way through the crowd and it bowed at their appearance, Goku doing the same. Chi Chi was too busy marveling at the royalty to notice that every one else had shrunken to their knees. "Ahem … " Goku scoffed, trying to get her attention. She looked down at him, realized she was taller all of a sudden and knelt down next to him.
King Vegeta smiled at them. He was a little more understanding than the Prince. "General Kakarot, welcome home!" he boomed. "We've been awaiting your arrival. How was your journey? Did everything go adequately?" he asked.
"Yes, Sir, it was fine. We didn't have any trouble at all!"
"Very well then. Do you need a guide to show you to your old living quarters, or do you remember where they are?" The King offered.
"I think I remember how to get there, thanks." Goku replied, smiling.
"Oh, and who might this be?" he asked, gesturing towards Chi Chi.
"This is my wife, Chi Chi," Goku answered, now standing up.
"Ah, I see," King Vegeta took her hand and kissed it.
"Hello, your majesty," she said, blushing. She took a quick bow, then scooted closer to Goku.
"Well, I suppose you should get some rest. You've got a busy day ahead of you tomorrow. You'll be traveling all over the galaxy," he said.
"Yea, I guess your right. See you guys later!" Goku said, waving good-bye to his friends and superiors. Chi Chi hurried to keep up with him as he left. The Intro-Space Team loaded up Goku's ship and proceeded to prepare it for tomorrows journey.
"Stay close to me," Goku commanded.
"I will," she answered. I wonder what's going on here. Why do I have to stay close to him all the time? I'd rather go exploring. This planet's astounding!
As they walked, Chi Chi was amazed to see all of the technology on Vegetasei. It was even more technologically advanced than Earth. As they walked, she also noticed something else. All the Saiyans seemed to be staring right at her. Or at least the male Saiyans were. Their perverted eyes were scanning her as she passed them. She unconsciously picked up the pace and walked closer to Goku. They were all licking their lips, rubbing their hands together and nudging each other in the ribs with their elbows. She thought she even heard one of them say something like, "Hey, look, there's a new chick on the planet!" Ugh, how disgusting! Don't they have anything better to do? She glared at them and put her nose in the air. Now she went so far as to grab Goku's arm. All those hungry eyes were making her feel very nervous.
Goku put his arm around her shoulders, not even realizing he was comforting her. She let out a sigh of relief and leaned against him. She had forgotten all about being stared at by the time they arrived at Goku's old dwelling. "Well, here it is! My old place!" he exclaimed, unlocking the door and leading them inside. "So what do you think?"
She took in her surroundings. The furniture, the carpet, the decorations and pictures on the walls. "It's nice. Did you decorate it yourself?" she asked.
"Uh yea, I did," he said with his hand behind his head.
Chi Chi smiled. "What do ya say you show me around the place?" she suggested.
"Sure, okay."
He took her by the hand and led her through a small hallway. "This is the bedroom," he said, his eyebrows bobbing up and down once again. ^_~ She lightly punched him on the arm and shook her finger in his face. "Tsk, tsk. King Vegeta said you've got a big day tomorrow, so you need your rest!" she said.
"Anyway, this over here is the kitchen!" Goku said, rubbing his stomach. "Actually, I'm kinda hungry. Maybe we could eat before I show you the rest of the house!"
"You eat something and I'll finish the tour myself." Chi Chi walked out of the kitchen and checked out the rest of the house.
"Well, Goku, I must say you have a very lovely house!" she said, smiling.
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The next day, Goku awoke bright and early. If he was secure lots of strong allies, he needed to get an early start. All the noise he was making woke Chi Chi up as well. "Goku, you can't be leaving already, can you?"
"I have to get an early start if I want to do my job," he told her.
"Can I come with you, or am I stuck here because 'it's not safe'?" she asked.
"Well, it's not that, it's just that it'd be a lot faster if I went by myself, that's all," he explained.
"You're hopeless!" she replied. I'm not even going to bother to arguing with him this time. I don't really feel like being in a space ship again anyway. "By the way, what is happening that makes it not safe for me to be here without you? You never told me what was going on," she wanted to know.
"Oh, uh, nothing much. It's just Saiyan Mating Season," he explained.
"Saiyan Mating Season?! What the hell is that?!" she yelled.
"Well, you know, it's uh, yeah," he answered.
She stared at him with a blank look on her face.
"Well, ya see, it's like an animal mating season, only for Saiyans!" he told her, his cheeks redder with every word.
"Oh," she didn't really know what else to say. "And why isn't it safe?" she asked.
"Heh heh, because, well, uh if the guy can't find a mate, then he's in big trouble," he explained it the best he could.
"What kind of trouble?" Chi Chi was getting answers so she pressed on.
"Um, if he doesn't find anyone then sometimes he's, uh sohornythathekindasortarapesafemale (so horny that he kinda sorta rapes a female)!" Goku said, the big long sentence pouring from his mouth.
Her blank look turned into one of fear and disgust.
"Hey don't worry about it. As long as you stay inside and keep the doors locked, you'll be fine!"
She felt a little better, but was still unsure. "I don't think just locking the door is gonna keep some rampaging, humping machine outta the house!" she protested. She wanted more and more to go with Goku now that they had touched upon this horrible subject.
"Don't worry, babe, they're hump-proof!" he reassured her.
"Goku, I'm serious! I don't feel safe anymore!"
"Listen, there's a really high-tech security system around this place. It'll go off if there are any intruders. And a message will be sent straight to the Royal Guards, okay?" he said, trying to console her.
"I guess so. I'll be fine, I suppose," she said. I guess I'll be all right with that security system protecting me.
"Well, I'd best be off! See ya later!" Saying no more, Goku left the house and shut the door.
Saiyan Mating Season?! It sounds disgusting! I wonder when he'll be back, Chi Chi thought. Oh well, I'll just have to wait. Maybe I'll clean up the place a little. It looks like it could use a good dusting. She put on some cleaning clothes and tied up her hair. She then proceeded to tidy up the house.
She was down on her hands and knees, scrubbing the floor when she heard a sound outside. Could that be Goku? Maybe he forgot something. She got up off the floor and dropped her rag. She walked over to the window and looked out. I don't see anything. It must have been my imagination. She went back to her cleaning, but again she heard a sound coming from outside. This time she opened the door and stepped outside. In the alley way between their house and the next, stood a tall shadow. "Goku? Goku, is that you?"
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Is it in fact Goku? Oh gosh, I just don't know. Chi Chi had better watch out … When you review, don't forget to tell me if you'd like me to make a mailing list. Arigato.
~ Jade Kitten ^_~