ChiChi awoke to find herself in unfamiliar surroundings. She rubbed her temples trying to make sense of where she was and why she was there. What happened? Where am I at? She sat up from the bed she found herself lying on. As everything came back to her, she began to feel a little bit uneasy and queasy. Kakarot said he wanted me to be his mate! I don't even know what that entails! All I know about that, is that he has to bite me. ChiChi paled at the thought of her neck being bitten into. She decided to ask Bulma about it when she found her. Bulma has been through the mating ceremony...maybe she can help me to make sense of all of this. ChiChi slowly stood up and steadied herself before taking some steps. She stumbled a little bit and caught herself on the bed frame.
"Hey Chi, are you okay Hun? You really had me worried...so I took you to my bedchambers. You do love me, don't you ChiChi?" Kakarot asked. After hearing the commotion in his room, he figured ChiChi had awakened and would have some questions. "I love you Chi, I want us to spend the rest of our lives together...I want you to become my mate. Will you?"
"Oh, hi Kakarot. I'm fine, really...I didn't mean to make you worry.... It's just that, this is all such a shock to me. I mean, you totally caught me off guard. I do love you Kakarot, you know I do, it's just that this is all so confusing. I need some time to think about it. Please don't be upset....I....I have to go Kakarot..." ChiChi said, rushing out the door.
Kakarot just stared after her. In his eyes, a sadness he couldn't comprehend. I thought she would be thrilled at becoming my mate. I love her, I thought she knew that. I thought she loved me too. I just hope I haven't ruined everything for us. I hope I haven't scared her away. Please...please let her still love me...
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Bulma scrutinized her appearance in her bathroom mirror. She nodded approvingly. Yes, I do believe that Vegeta would approve of the way I look today. She grinned. She exited her bathroom and walked towards the exit of their bedchambers. Just as she was about to open the door, someone knocked. She smiled and opened the door to greet her guest.
"Oh, hey 18! How are you doing? What are you doing here?" Bulma asked, thrilled to see her friend.
"Have you not heard??? ChiChi and I have been reassigned!!! Just guess what our new duties are!" 18 said, barely able to contain herself.
"No, you can't be serious! Could I really have such luck? Do you guys really have a job in my personal quarters where I can see you everyday?" Bulma said.
"EVEN BETTER!!! Not only do we get to see you every day...but our job REVOLVES around you. Chi and I get to be your personal guards and escorts! Isn't that fabulous??" 18 said jumping up and down in excitement.
Bulma enveloped 18 in a hug. "That is so awesome! I'm going to have to seriously thank Vegeta, he must have been realizing how much I have been missing you. I'll thank him tonight..." Bulma said with a sly grin. 18 just chuckled. Bulma invited 18 in and told her to have a seat on their sofa. She then went into the kitchen to make a pot of tea. As it was brewing, she came and sat on the sofa next to 18. They chitchatted for awhile until the teapot whistled. Bulma got up to get it. She brought out a tea tray with two cups and saucers, the teapot, and some little breakfast pastries.
"Help yourself 18. Oh this is going to be so exciting! I can't believe I get to spend all day with you and Chi. Speaking of which, where is ChiChi anyway?" Bulma questioned.
"Well, you see, Kakarot came to tell us of our new dut-" 18 started, but was cut off by the sound of someone knocking.
"Oh, I am so sorry. Let me run and get that real quick and you can finish telling me your story," Bulma said, jumping off the couch and heading to answer the door.
She opened the door to come face to face with a pale and scared looking ChiChi. "Oh my goodness Chi, what's going on? Come have a seat on the sofa." Bulma said.
At the sound of her friend's name, 18 jumped up to greet ChiChi and to help her back to the sofa. Meanwhile, Bulma continued into the kitchen to grab an extra cup and saucer and a few more morning pastries. She set them on the tray and poured a cup of tea. As she sat down, she handed the cup to ChiChi.
"Now why don't you tell us what has been on your minds," Bulma said. ChiChi looked from Bulma to 18 who were both waiting expectantly for an answer.
"Well, you see...Kakarot came to the kitchen to tell 18 and I that we had been reassigned with new duties," ChiChi stated. "By the look in your eyes, I'd guess that 18 has already spoken to you of what they entail," ChiChi said with a smile.
Bulma nodded. "That couldn't possibly be what's upsetting you though, right? I mean, you do want to spend time with me don't you? Neither one of you would really be servants in my eyes...you do know that!" Bulma said in a rush.
"No, no, that's not it at all. It's just that...while he was there, Kakarot told me how much he loves me. You see, he wants me to become his mate," ChiChi said, allowing her gaze to travel to the floor.
Bulma put a comforting arm on ChiChi's shoulder. "But you love him, don't you Chi? I mean, you do want to become his mate, right?" Bulma questioned.
Bulma and 18 both stared at ChiChi expectantly. 18's eyes held a strange glow to them. As they brimmed with unshed tears, hope was mingling with desperation. She wanted Chi to be happy, above all...she was so hoping that Chi did realize how much she truly loved Kakarot and would be willing to tread into an unknown and somewhat scary new surrounding. Yet her eyes were also burning with a strong desperation. A desperation that was inwardly begging Chi not to leave her alone. If Chi and Kakarot mated, she herself would be left an outcast in their little circle of three. She would be the only one without a mate, the only one who would not be able to understand, much less comprehend, all of the things Chi and Bulma will be experiencing. She would feel so utterly alone in the world again. So 18 looked on ChiChi, waiting for the words that would affect her as much as they would affect Chi.
"Oh Bulma, I do love him...I really really do. But I am so scared. I just don't know what I want, but I don't think I'm ready for this. This is why I came here...I really felt I needed some close friends to discuss my worries with. I'm not asking you to tell me what to do, because I do know that this is a big decision and one that must be made by my own free will. But what I am asking is for the insight I know both of you could offer. Please help me, I don't want to lose Kakarot, but am I ready for forever?"
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Krillen walked into the medical ward. A receptionist at the check in desk asked him if she could help him. "Is the doc with someone?" Krillen asked.
"Yes he is sir. Is there anything I can do to help you? You don't look like you are in any serious pain or anything," the girl said.
"No thanks...if you don't mind, I'd just like to see the doc when he's through. I need to speak with him concerning Prince Vegeta. I'll just wait," he said, taking a seat in the waiting area.
Man, what are we going to do. There is no way on earth Bulma would be willing to rid herself of the child. And I know that Vegeta wouldn't want to cause Bulma the pain of forcing her to have an abortion...but what other option is there? I know that abortion has been outlawed on Planet Vegeta, and Vegeta would probably have my head if I mentioned it to him...but who does he care more for? Bulma...or the child? Oh, I don't know what to do...all I know is we have to stop Bulma's death from occurring...no matter the cost.
"Sir, you said you needed to speak with me? What can I do for you?" asked the doctor.
Krillen motioned to the doctor's private office, "Is there any way we can speak in privacy?"
The doctor nodded his head and motioned for Krillen to follow him. He seated himself in a large leather chair and motioned for Krillen to sit in the chair opposite his desk. "Now what can I do for you sir? My secretary mentioned something about Prince Vegeta..." the doctor said, directing the conversation straight to the point.
"Yes sir, as you may well know, I am a personal friend and guard to the prince. I am here because we recently found out some information concerning the prince's mate, Princess Bulma. She may be coming in here in a couple weeks or months and by the crown of Planet Vegeta, you are absolutely FORBIDDEN to give her any information without first okaying it with the Prince or one of his guards. We must know what is said to her before it is said. Also, none of what I am telling you may leave this room. If it does, you will suffer capital punishment. I need to know whether or not there is a way to slow the gestation process in a fetus' growth. If not, you need to start working on it ASAP! Do you have any questions?" Krillen said in a very firm voice.
The doctor had remained indifferent throughout the speech until capital punishment was mentioned. Capital punishment was only used for seriously reprehensible crimes. The doctor knew that whatever was going on was extremely serious and not worth risking his life over. "I understand, if any questions arise, I will be sure to ask. As for slowing growth processes...I'm not sure how we can accomplish that, but will begin working on it right away. Now if that is all, I have more patients to see," the doctor said, quickly excusing himself from the room. Krillen watched him go with a twinkle in his eyes and a chuckle in his throat. Now who would have ever thought a 4'11 Saiyan could scare someone away so quickly...
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Vegeta headed into his royal throne room awaiting the beginning of court. He took his place at the throne and nodded for someone to announce that court was in session. During this time, various people throughout the kingdom could bring issues before parliament, seeking their help in discerning right from wrong. It was also a time to discuss global issues. Vegeta began rubbing his temples even before the 1st person stepped forward. This was his least favorite part of having to take over while his father was away...
***FLASHBACK***
"And how long will you be gone this time?" Vegeta asked his towering father. He was secretly hoping he'd say forever. He never had forgiven the king for the murder of his mother. Although, Prince Vegeta was much stronger than his father and could have easily erased him from this dimension, he didn't want to stoop to his father's level.
"That is none of your concern, brat!" the king sneered. "All you need to worry about is yourself. I will be gone however long I feel like being gone. In the meantime, I want you to find me some more servants. I heard of a planet called Earth. It is a couple thousand light years away from Planet Vegeta. I have heard something about a genius that lives there. Supposedly it is some woman, although I highly doubt any woman would have brains that would be of any worth. I want you to investigate it. If this so called genius woman does exist, I want you to bring her back here. While you are there, collect some other of these humans...we are running short of servants seen as how you seem to like going on killing sprees so often," the king chuckled. With that, the king turned and boarded his space ship without saying a word.
***END FLASHBACK***
It has been two years since Father left...I never thought he'd stay away. Maybe someone gave the old fool what he deserved and killed him off. Vegeta smirked at the thought of his father's death. The old man was so worthless, how I wish I could have been the one to avenge my mother's death. But what good would that have done? Just more blood on my hands. I figured by waiting so long, when Father returned and found out I had not done as he commanded, he would try and kill me. Then I could show him TRUE power and rid this dimension of the likes of him without feeling guilty, after all, he would have been the one attacking me. When two years passed, I myself began hearing things of the "genius woman"...I just had to see for myself whether or not she really existed...
"Prince Vegeta?" a young man said, formally bowing to show his respect.
"What is it weakling?" Vegeta sneered, annoyed that someone had disrupted his private thoughts.
"We just got word on the King, sire...it seems something has developed." the young man said, fear evident in his voice. He knew he had upset the prince by speaking before he was ordered to do so...but he thought that the prince would be pleased to hear of these new occurrences.
"Well, what is it already? Don't tell me the old man got lost and is finally one his way back to rule this pathetic planet," Vegeta said, irritation filling his whole being. I don't know what would be worse, having to deal with the pathetic old man, or having to listen day in and day out to all of these pathetic people whining about their lives...
"No sire, it seems as if the King's ship has completely disappeared. We believe that it has been blown up in an asteroid shower. I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the king is dead," the young man quickly stated.
So the old man is dead...good riddance is all I have to say... Vegeta just smirked. "Thank you for informing me, that will be all, you can leave," Vegeta said. Vegeta stood up and turned to the man who announced court was in session. "Tell everyone that I will hear no more complaints today due to the death of my father. Court will resume tomorrow afternoon," Vegeta said walking out of the throne room. He couldn't wait to tell Bulma the news...he was going to rule as King, and she would be his Queen. Once I am crowned as King, there will be a lot of changes taking place. For one thing, if I EVER hear of someone killing their wife or even abusing her for that matter, they will suffer dire consequences...no one should have to suffer the same fate as my mother did. I wonder what Krillen found out concerning Bulma's pregnancy, maybe I should talk with him first... Vegeta changed his direction and began walking towards Krillen's chambers, eager to find out what the doctor had said.
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On a planet millions of light-years away from Planet Vegeta, an old man was sitting before a crackling fire warming his hands. Suddenly the fire went out. The man cursed as he rose to find some more kindling for his fire. Stupid wretched planet...if only my ship hadn't been blown to pieces...I would be back home now, in the arms of one of my servant girls. The man smirked at the thought. His eyes flared first in surprise then in anger. Something just wasn't quite right at home. So the brat bonded, did he? Now how the heck did he manage that? Wait a minute, the girl...she's not even saiyan. What's this...so Vegeta has an heir on the way does he? Now this is something I just have to see. The king chuckled to himself. This planet was primitive that was for sure...but he was positive he'd be able to find the supplies needed to build himself a new ship. He just had to be there to see his grandson. No matter how long it took, he'd make a visit. The king's eyes glazed over with evil intentions as he let out another long chuckle. Be prepared Vegeta...Daddy's coming home...ha ha ha....
Mmmkay...that's it...this is where i handed it over...the other chick/guy hasn't added any more chapters that I know of but if you go to fanfiction.net and click on find and search by title...it was called Unshakable Love