A/N: I don't own DBZ and I don't pretend to. This story is AU so that gives me free range and my characters OOC (out of character). Be warned spelling and grammar mistakes will be found. ALWAYS! Another Warning, this could end up as a Yaoi male/male coupling. If you are homophobe then don't read. No-one is making you. Rated R
Royal Delivery
Chapter 26An ocean of powerful Saiyan warriors lined Vegeta-sei port. The morning sky had a warm orange/brown glow. The metallic humming drew nearer as two shuttles came into view, mirroring the other as they come down from the sky.
Conversations were heavy with the sound of relief and outrage, as the Saiyanjin awaited the royal family back. A number of fighter pilots escorted the two shutters back into the safe arms of Vegeta-sei's Empire.
The warriors watched as the thundering sound of the two shuttles descended from the sky. Two slick ships touched down on the hard surface of the port with a roar as the engines power down. There was a deafening cheer from the crowds with fighter ships circling the bay above. The sound died down as the ships doors begin to open to release the King's family.
Everyone ones curious sights were in search for their first glance of their long lost Saiyanjin prince. Uncertainty coated their thoughts as they watched the king's mate step from out of one of the ships. The thundering sound echoed as all powerful fists hit their chest plates in high honour, a Saiyanjin salute to the royal mate, Kakarrot.
Goku looked around at the ocean of warriors but his concerned sights turned back to the shuttle, where his young apprehensive son refused to leave. Mirai exited his shuttle as soon as the door opened, ignoring the welcoming mat of warriors. He rushed over to the other ship and to one of the strongest warriors of them all, his papa.
"How's Chibi?" He asked. Mirai blues tried to get a peek at his bond brother through the door.
"He's nervous, the crowd." Goku turned back his dark eyes scanned the waiting crowd.
"Dad will have fit if he doesn't show himself. Stop the talk that he's weak." The eldest prince's sights returned to the warriors waiting to see his brother, to analyse, to see if he will make a true leader a warrior for their empire.
"I know. This is so unfair to him." Goku growled.
"Papa it's alright I'll bring him out." Mirai reassured him with Ursus now approaching the low ramp.
"Go easy on him, son." The adult warrior placed a hand on his Mirai's shoulder and gave it gentle squeeze.
"Would I do anything less?" Mirai beamed. He turned back to his friend. "Wait here I'll get Chibi."
"You're highness." Ursus growled. Still shitty about the little kiss that Mirai snuck Gohan before they left. He had to listen to the whole delicious detail all the way here. Ursus really wanted to return the split lip that Mirai gave him hours ago.
"Thank you." Mirai grinned back sarcastically. He didn't know what had got up Ursus nose and if it continued it was going to be met with his fist. Goku's eyes narrowed on the two before he was interrupted.
"Sire." The tall warrior turned around only to jump back a step.
*Shit*
"Artimis." He squealed. The man gave him the creeps and Vegeta wasn't here to deal with him. Goku tried to compose himself. Ursus rolled his eyes Mirai shook his head and left them to it.
"Chibi?" Mirai called. He entered to see the back of a high chair and tips of his brother mass of black hair. The lavender prince walked around to see Gohan with his arms wrapped around his legs that were pressed against his chest his face was hiding in his knees. "Chibi it's okay."
Expressive dark orbs looked up drowning in anxiety. "I don't want to go outside. There's too many."
Mirai crouched down a sympathetic smile slipping over his face. His blues soaked up the beauty. "I'll be with you. You trust me don't you?"
There was that word again trust. "You won't leave me?" The fear echoed in his voice. The fear of separation washed over him. To be taken; ripped away.
"Chibi I will never leave you." Mirai leaned, blues pools roamed to parted lips. The delicious thought, a kiss. His hand gently stroked a soft cheek. "Chibi trust me." He purred.
Gohan leaned, moist silks parted keen to taste that flavour once again. A whirl of warmth washed over him. Mirai moved closer pressing into their kiss keen to taste his future mate. His groin started to ache. It seamed he couldn't get enough of the tantalising taste, the essence. The younger boy found himself being dawn to the floor by strong arms, so lost was Mirai to take him.
Gohan broke from the kiss. "Mirai?" The boy asked. His brother's blues heavy with yearning Saiyanjin hormones rising.
"Chibi…sorry." The lavender teen pulled away and offered a hand. "Sorry… forgive me?" He asked a little ashamed at not having more control. It was repeated in his eyes.
Gohan could see this. Those blues smoked with regret. "Its alright, I'll go with you." He said being pulled up to his feet. A smile of relief washed over Mirai's face.
"Chibi, you know I wouldn't mean to do anything to hurt you?" Mirai's voice was soft as he held the younger teen closer, not wanting to let go.
"It's alright Mirai you didn't hurt me." Gohan reassured him looking into his endless blues.
"I'm glad. Let's get you home." Mirai reluctantly released his hold on the younger form. Gohan sights shifted back to the door. With a heavy sigh of apprehension the young teen looked up at his brother. Mirai smiled capturing his chin and brushing a thumb over his soft cheek. "I'm here." He purred.
Gohan took a deep breath. His shoulders straitened showing what little height he had. His papa told him before they landed how he was to act. Show no fear. The young Saiyanjin called up every inch of strength he had. "I'm ready." He said in an emotionless tone, not that much different from the king his father.
Mirai nodded and moved away. He knew, like the rest, Gohan had to prove to their people that he wasn't weak. He approached the door the hush of silence as the ocean of warriors noticed movement from the ship. Gohan glimpsed over his shoulder to see Mirai urging him on. They needed to quench their peoples concerns and stop the gossip.
Gohan's dark pearls hardened; void of any emotion as he stepped out on to the ramp. He was met with the roar of cheers and a deafening applause. His muscles tensed one good thing with the ki ring around his neck they couldn't pick up his true feelings. Gohan's tail stayed wrapped tight around his waist like his papa had showed him.
His eyes roamed the strong support of his homecoming. Gohan's face was made of stone not showing how he felt. He's sights fell on the teen next to his papa. Ursus gave him an encouraging wink. He looked up at his papa looking uncomfortable, standing next to an old man. His eyes fixed on the long beard those adsorbing dark eyes.
Gohan frowned. "I know you."
"Yes sire long ago before you where taken." The man said as his eyes shifted to the king's mate.
"No I have seen you …" The prince was interrupted.
"Sire I think it would be best if we all go back to the palace. There is so much to prepare for with the safe return of the prince." Artimis smiled at Goku who nodded. The old man looked back to the prince. "And a welcome home party for Prince." Artimis smiled at the apprehensive boy.
Gohan's dark pools were distracted as the head commander of the royal guards approached him with another. Mirai tensed as his sights stayed fixed on his commander and his son. They both saluted and bowed their respects to the King's mate, Kakarrot. The lavender prince watched as they headed towards his young future mate.
The other teen and Mirai exchanged their hatred for the other. "You're highness." Both father and son saluted as this was an official affair. Protocol was called for both the heirs to Vegeta-sei. Gohan looked up at the broad shoulders warrior that mirrored his father. The commander son's eyes softened as he looked down at the young prince. The man came forward. "I would like you to introduce you to my son, Collis."
Gohan automatically held out his hand. Both father and son were taken back. The law stated that no-one was to touch a royal. But this was the prince offering so it would be more accepted. The commander motioned for his son. Collis smiled a gleam entered his eyes as he took the prince hand. Bowing he glanced at Mirai behind the prince who was snarling at him. *fair game* Collis thought.
"You're Highness it's an honour." He purred. Collis could feel Ursus eyes fixed sending daggers through his back. They were all in the same squadron made up of elite cubs from the most powerful families on Vegeta-sei. To be trained into powerful warrior's, commanders of the future.
Gohan eyes roamed at the boy in front of him who still held his hand. Their eyes met. "Are you with my brother at the academy?" He asked.
Collis smirked as his eyes shifted to Mirai who took a step forward with Ursus doing the same from behind. Both loathed the teen. "Yes sire we are." With a smug gleam he returned back to the handsome prince in front of him. "I would be honoured if you would allow me to escort you to your awaiting transport." He purred. His father puffed out his chest at his son's manners.
Gohan was lost. His sights shifted to his papa who was to busy keeping his eyes fixed on Artimis. His eyes roamed to see Ursus looking like he was ready for fight. A frown washed over his face as he looked over his shoulder to see Mirai's icy blues drilling holes in Collis. Not knowing what to do Gohan nodded. "Okay."
The smirk grew over Collis face as he locked eyes with Mirai. He released the young prince's hand and, with a smug look, stood to his full hight and puffed out his chest. For all to see as he held out his hand for the prince to move forward. "Sire."
Mirai blues never left the teen as Gohan and Collis walked down the ramp with Kakarrot beside Artimis with command in front. The sea of warriors parted for the royals and company. Ursus met up with Mirai as they both made their way behind them. "Are you going to let him get away with that?" Ursus was ropable. His fists were itching for fight.
"No I'm not. I think we should visit the tavern tonight." Mirai said making a fist before cracking his knuckles into his palm.
"I'm in. Hey your father's not around. We could have some real fun." Ursus chirped
"That's until he comes home." Mirai remind him. They have been behind his desk too many times to not know.
"You're such a pessimist. Lighten up, I want to enjoy this." Ursus complained.
"Only thing is I get first go." The prince warned with eyes fixed on his friend.
Ursus frowned. "Pulling rank on me now? I knew it would come to this, you royals are all the same."
"Be lucky you're invited." Mirai growled with a raised brow.
"Yes you're a royal pain in the…" Ursus put his hand up in defeat with his friends warning glare. "I'll shut up… see." Ursus pretended to zip his lips.
"Keep them that way." Mirai growled. He went back to thinking about his smug colleague up ahead with his future mate at his side in quiet conversation.
"He's got a nerve." Came the voice at the prince side, Mirai rolled his eyes. He was fooling himself that Ursus could shut up for even second. Ursus watched Collis work his charm on the young prince that was meant to be his job.
Gohan followed his papa to the royal transport. Goku relaxed Artimis and the head commander went into their own vehicles. Collis bowed to Kakarrot and then his eyes gleamed back at the royal cub with a new goal. He found the young prince very appealing worthy to be his mate.
He was interrupted from his daydream by someone at his side. He looked up to see Mirai's icy blues upon him. The prince's shoulder flexed back in an aggressive stance a mere breath away from the other teen. Collis eyes locked with the same hatred loathing. He turned only to bump into Ursus in the same powerful stance as his prince. "See you later." Ursus purred with his eyes a lit.
Collis face hardened as he glanced over his shoulder to see Mirai's eyes on him. "Later."
"I can't wait." The boy growled and pushed passed Ursus heading towards his father with fire now set in his eyes.
"I think that was a date." Ursus smirked pleased with himself. Turning, he was about to climb in the transport. Only to have Mirai beat him to it. The prince sat opposite Gohan who was next to their papa. Ursus climbed in with a defeated frown and sat next to his long time friend.
"You okay Chibi?" Mirai asked.
"Yes. What was that about?" Gohan asked, seen the tension outside the vehicle.
"Oh… just havening a friendly chat." Mirai reassured him. Ursus nodded to confirm it.
Goku raised brow. "You two had better behave." The warrior warned. "Your father will be home soon.
"Oh come on papa! You know what that creep is up to!" Mirai growled. Gohan looked up at his papa he could feel the tension growing.
"I know Mirai. We all knew this would happen. No harm is done. Leave it!" Goku growled not wanting to talk about it in front of his youngest son.
"Like hell I will!" Mirai growled. Like he could just drop it. The idea of that pompous brown nose touching his brother burned at him.
"Mirai I mean it! It won't be your father you have to worry about!" Goku warned.
"For fuck's sake…" Mirai growled in frustration.
"Mirai!" Goku snapped, with eyes ablaze dropping the young warrior back into line.
"Fine!" Mirai spat he knew better than to upset his parents, especially when they are more powerfully than him.
Gohan was wide eyed with the aggression that was coming from Mirai about this. Ursus didn't look that happy either. "What is everyone upset about. Is it because Collis wants me in his bed?" All eyes snapped on to the younger member of the royal family.
"GOHAN!" All three growled. The young prince frowned. Did they truly believe he could be so naive on this, especially after everything that had happened? Gohan was starting to believe they preferred not to believe it.
Mirai was seen red. He looked away watching the landscape pass them by lost in thoughts. Ursus was doing much the same on the other side. Goku was whishing for his mate to hurry home before he goes insane. Gohan with deep frown crossed his arms in front of his chest and looked out the window.
He was mad that they would think of him as child. Slowly his temper quietened. The landscape, everything he had forgotten was passing by them. Gohan moved closer to the window feeling the breeze on his face his hair ruffling in its warmth. He found himself with both arms resting on the open window with his chin resting on them. He soaked up the warm colours that where once an every day occurrence, forgotten amongst the every day routine.
The excitement built a long lost scent of Vegeta-sei, of her fresh plants mixed with the humidity. It was a powerful medicine to Saiyanjin who had being without her welcoming aroma. Goku looked over at his son taking in the sights. A smile slipped on his face. He had waited a long time for this. Goku wished Vegeta was here to see this.
Mirai turned in the quiet of the vehicle to see his bond brother. "It's beautiful is it?" He remembered when he came back he would take comfort in the sights and smells of their home world.
Gohan nodded, too involved and not wanting to miss any part of what his eyes were absorbing. The time they got back to the palace, all tempers had cooled. Goku stepped out to meet with Artimis and the commander and his son Collis. Mirai and Ursus stood on either side of Gohan not giving Collis the chance to touch him.
They all walked in the palace with Gohan mouth a jar, his eyes wide. It was still as magnificent as he remembered. It hadn't lost any of that power that loomed over it majestic walls. If anything he still felt small in these surrounding, that was home.
"Welcome home chibi." Mirai purred. Gohan turned to meet his brother with his first wide smile in years. The young prince's eyes roamed over the large foyer. Goku asked for them to be excused. He was not interested in royal protocol. His family took precedence.
Collis and his father bowed with the teen turning back to Gohan. "I hope I get the privilege of seeing you again my prince, maybe at the party." He purred with one last threatening look back at the other two teens. Collis turned to leave, Ursus and Mirai eyes stayed fixed like true warriors, standing tall with their composure hiding their true feelings. It was only broken with a single word.
"Asshole!" Ursus growled, freezing Collis in his tracks. With his back to them and a tilt of the head a low growl escaped. Collis composed himself before he continued to walking off to meet his father. Ursus smirked feeling pleased that he got under the skin of the smug nose teen.
Lost in their little silent war Gohan had wandered on ahead, keen to see the apartment. Noticing the youngest gone they all swung around to see him up ahead taking in everything as he went along. "Hey chibi….WAIT UP!" They jogged up ahead with Goku following at a slower pace behind.
Gohan stopped and waited for them. Mirai grabbed his shoulders and pulled him into hug, relieved to have got rid of the others. "Come on let's go upstairs." His young brother nodded. Mirai smiled and they all took to the grand staircase.
They came to those doors that Gohan remembered being so much bigger. "Inside." Goku called opening the door to their family home. Gohan's eyes went wide soaking up the sights he was seeing.
Ursus and Mirai were behind him watching the scene unfold as Gohan's hand reached over to touch the plush sofa he remembered. He ran a hand over the soft material. He looked over at his father favoured place to sit near the window. A smile spread across his face that lit up his eyes.
He wandered into the dining room touching the heavy blood red timber. Looking at the chairs that he vaguely remembered sitting at, eating with his family. He was followed by spectators. As he moved into the hall, he passed the bathroom. Gohan stopped at the door and pushed it open. He looked in the massive room with its expensive tiles and the massive bath that he and he brother use to share.
Gohan turned to the door across the hall. Hesitantly he took a step to the closed door. "Our room." He whispered. Mirai moved closer as Gohan opened the door to see familiar furniture still where he remembered it. He walked in and sat on the bed. He turned to look at the quilt that was the same. He looked over at the pillows to see a familiar toy from years ago. "Bark"
Goku smiled and stepped into the room. "You remember it was your favourite toy." He moved passed his eldest son with Ursus at the door. Goku sat next to Gohan on the bed. "Your brother gave him to you when we first moved here."
"I went with dad looking for a present. I saw these. " Mirai explained sitting on the other side of their old bed that was still big enough for them both with it four hug puffed up pillows resting against the timber frame.
"I remember bark. Krillin wouldn't let me keep a lizard. He had the same colours as this." Gohan mind went back to that day.
"Krillin? Goku asked.
"Who is he another master?" Mirai asked, not liking the thought.
Gohan shook his head and laughed. "No Krillin wasn't a master, he was my friend. We travelled everywhere the first year never staying long at any town." A sad expression washed over his face. "He's dead. They killed him." His eyes glazed in thought.
Goku's chest tightened as did Mirai both wanting to ask more, both unsure if they could handle it if they heard the details of his life. Mirai tried to control his temper as it started to rise when he thought about it more.
"Well your home and this is your room again." Gohan's eyes focused back and nodded. He got up there was another place he wanted to see.
The others raised a brow as Gohan brushed past Ursus into the wide hall with them following. The young prince came up to the big wooden door of his parent's room. Goku smiled as his son entered the room. He watched as his son bounce on the bed and sitting on it. It was as hug as he remembered. It had both his parents scent in the room filling his lungs with their warmth protectiveness. "I'm staving. I'll see about something to eat." Goku said hearing his stomach growling its demands.
They all nodded with Mirai and Ursus heading over to the four poster bed where the king and his mate slept. Gohan smiled. He felt safe. "This is my favourite room." He purred.
"It's our parent's room." Mirai complained.
"So I like it. You're just too old to understand. "
"Old?" Mirai raised a brow. He looked over at Ursus who had the same stunned expression.
Gohan smirked. A gleam sparked in his eyes felling safe and smug in his parents room. It builded up his courage and he decide to play on it. "Very old, ancient…." He smirked at their expression. It was washed off with both teen dives at him. "Arrrgh"
Both Ursus and Mirai threw him back and started to wrestle him down with tickles. Goku rushed in hear his youngest cub scream. He relaxed as his fears were washed away and replaced with a smile. He watched Gohan being wrestled over his once neat bed by the two older teens.
Gohan was calling them names as they tumbled over each other in a friendly game until they all tumbled off the bed, taking the sheets with them.
"It's your father and my job to mess the bed, not yours... fix it up." Goku chuckled as he went back to his meal. All three boys where tangled in the bedding looking stunned.
Mirai shivered at the thought as did Ursus. It wasn't a picture they wanted. Gohan chuckled falling back to the floor with Ursus and Mirai on either side of him with raised brows. They had the same expression set on their face…stuff the work and went back to wrestling the younger teen. Laughter choked their words, each exhausted in their game. Goku could hear them from the living room. He smiled. Their home was like it should have been all those years ago filled with laughter.
He smiled even more with the news that his mate, Vegeta, was on his way back. With the repairs to the ship now completed he was bringing the royal flag ship back to planet Vegeta-sei. The king was coming home to where he belonged, with his family and his people.
TBC…
A/N: Sorry for the delay I got carried away with this chapter. It was too long to add the hidden chamber. But they do find it in the next chapter and tempers flare for another reason. It's just waiting to be edited. That's the slowest part.
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