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Title: A Light in Darkness
Rated: R
Genre: Romance
Saga Summery: Troubles have fallen upon the Z Senshi in Serena's departure, but how does Serena feel about all of this? Someone new has appeared in Serena's world-and when Serena hears Vegeta's crying heart-will she come to his aide?
Saga Two: A New Beginning
Chapter Twelve: A Battle between Hearts
A beautiful day was rolling in through the east of the City. The morning hue sent playful colors over rooftop after rooftop, and onto the forests, mountains, and lakes. A spring breeze blew, ruffling his hair slightly as he finished eating some of the food he had taken from Capsule Corps.
He had managed to slip in and out without being seen.
The birds began to chirp their cheerful morning melody, much to his disgust. It was a beautiful day in a wondrous city, and everyone, awake or asleep, seemed happy, everyone except for him.
There were 9 ruthlessly attacked, though not killed, the night Serena left, all out of one man's rage. Though he seemed calm at the moment, it was only because he was thinking about her. The way she smelled, the way she smiled. Her hair, her skin, her lips. She herself was the absolute goddess.
He couldn't tell her that though. He couldn't tell her she drove him insane either. Or that he so wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. He couldn't when she was here, and he didn't think he could now. If she did come back though, he'd force himself, but the likely hood of that was slim to nothing.
He remembered how that woman had just walked in, with that girl, and taken Serena away. She wanted to go see her family and friends? She wanted to see her boyfriend? Why couldn't she have listened to Gohan? He sure didn't argue with what the little boy had said. But she left anyways. She didn't want him; she wanted the man she was destined to be with, right? She wanted that no good, emotionless prince.
Vegeta consider what he'd just thought. 'Rewind, delete.' He said in his mind. He had no room to talk. Okay, so she wanted that uncaring-no-wait. He growled, trying to think of words that didn't connect to him in some way. Yes, they were both seemingly emotionless and uncaring, but there was one difference. Vegeta did care about Serena, where that prince didn't.
Vegeta gritted his teeth, and clenched his fist, trying to prevent himself from throwing a fit. But, he couldn't help it. He wanted her so bad he could taste it. He had hallucinations of her. He ate, slept, and breathed her. She was his life. He would throw in his pride, his honor, and his strength. For now, he couldn't even take a proper stance. She was always on his mind. True, he could beat any human alive, but that was a different story.
He couldn't take it anymore. They took her; they took her away from him. She was never coming back. He felt as if his very life was taken away. She'd given him a reason to live other than fighting, though, now, even though he'd been through rough times before, he couldn't go back to his old way like he use to. He couldn't get her out of his mind. But…was it his mind, or his heart, she'd had set in her tiny hands? That was an easy question to answer now. His heart.
This enraged him. He wanted her back, but couldn't. He could feel himself powering up, and he took off, headed for the city to cause trouble. Take lives. Someone had to pay.
Goku hadn't seen Vegeta since the day Serena left. It'd been at least a week, and they couldn't find him anywhere. They couldn't even sense his ki. Of course they were given a few leads. He was still in the city. There'd been random attacks of groups of people around, and the damage felt afterward was like it had been blown to smithereens.
Many people also claimed seeing a man, with spiky black hair and a tail, as the attacker.
Goku sighed, once again looking over the city, then heading home. He was nowhere to be found. He flew gloomily over the city, until an explosion caught his attention. Wasting no time, he flew down to see what it was. He was relieved, yet disgusted at the same time. Vegeta was throwing a rampage. 7 were already brutally hurt, and he had another victim in his hand, slowly choking him.
Growling slightly, Goku sent a small ki blast at the Saiyan prince, causing him to drop the poor man. Vegeta glared up at Goku. Something insane played in his eyes. It was similar to an old, blood-thirty look, but they're also was the sadness. The hurt. The pain. Goku knew that he missed Serena, badly.
"Kakarot." He spat, "Took you long enough." Goku frowned even deeper. Vegeta planned this, that was why he'd taken his time. But what did he want from him?
"Vegeta! Just because she's gone doesn't mean you have the right to hurt innocent people! It's-"
"Shut up weakling!" he snapped, then dropped into a stance, "Kakarot, today is the day I kill you." He proclaimed, and then charged at Goku. Goku moved to the side just in time.
Goku continued to avoid all of his attacks. He didn't want to hurt him. He wanted to know what he was really after. "Fight me!" Vegeta ordered, finally landing a punch, which gave him the shot for many more. Goku jumped out of the way, and stumbled to his feet, and once again, he was dodging every attack.
Vegeta might have been ordering him to fight. He might have been attacking him, but Goku knew better. Not only was Vegeta stronger than the display of missing punches and kicks he was showing, but the look in his eyes. It was as if he were dead. At this point, Goku was enraged, and punched Vegeta, right in the jaw.
"You call me an idiot?" he bellowed. Vegeta looked up at him, somewhat shocked, "You could have admitted it! You could have told her! But no! You had to hang on to the stupid pride!" he yelled, attacking the prince head on. Vegeta, though bewildered, responded to the assault, and they caught in a hand-to-hand battle. "You're such a coward!" he snapped. Vegeta growled,
"You fucking bastard." He snarled, pushing forward for the upper hand, only to have it taken away.
"Speak for yourself!" He growled back, but then kneed Vegeta in the gut, and pulled away from the battle of strength. "Tell me Vegeta, are you a coward?" he asked. Vegeta looked up at him, fire sparking in his eyes. "Are you the coward, afraid to admit, or am I incorrect? Like I always am in your eyes?" he asked. Vegeta couldn't believe it. He was calling him a coward! Because of what? Because he might have had feelings for Serena? "She's your weakness Vegeta." Goku said, then kneeling in closer, and smirked, "You're pathetic. You'll never beat me." Vegeta yelled out in rage. His muscles tightened, and his ki was rising dramatically.
"I AM NOT WEAK!" He yelled, and then charged at Goku, "You son of a bitch die!" he screamed, firing a series of blasts at the other Saiyan. Goku was hit, but wasn't hurt. He returned the challenge, and they're fists met, then they were even in a kick, followed by head on attacks. They were evenly matched, no matter what they did.
Finally, they stopped using their heads, and attacking savagely. One might have gotten a hit on the other, but it was returned in double. They were recklessly beating the life out of each other. Though Goku showed no change in its pattern, Vegeta grew tired of it. He wanted Goku to pay for every ounce of his humiliation, right now.
He pulled away, and tightened more, raising his ki, and jumping to Super Saiyan. Goku smirked, like a true Saiyan-Jin, and did the same. People stared up in shocked as the two men, with sun-kissed hair, strength of more men than this Earth could handle, and a burning crave for battle, engaged in the most intense, most fierce, but most importantly, most meaningful, fight this world would ever see.
They were bloody and battered from the attacks, but eventually, Goku shot up into the air, rising away from Vegeta. Vegeta followed, and prepared himself for the attack he knew was coming. Goku held his hands at his waist,
"CAMEHAMEHA!" He yelled, firing all his energy at the prince. Vegeta snarled, and blocked the attack. Goku's eyes went wide, but his shock faded. Vegeta was just letting down his shield when Goku attacked with a ki blast, sending Vegeta flying to the ground with a bang.
Rubble scattered, and dust filled the air. Goku limped over to the crash site. He assumed he'd find Vegeta lying on the ground, once again beaten, but before he even made it to the site, Vegeta appeared out of the dust, practically roaring in rage. Goku was taken by complete surprise, and was trying to survive hit after hit.
With one last yell, Vegeta fired at Goku's stomach, which sent him flying into building after building. He immediately followed. Goku was lying on his back on the ground, no longer in Super Saiyan form.
He created a ki sword in his hand; he kneeled over Goku, and held it to his neck as his eyes fluttered painfully open. They were cut, bruised, and in pain. To both of them, it was a feeling to indulge in. One more inch closer, and Vegeta would succeed in beating Goku for good. Goku smiled at his prince.
"You beat me." He said. Vegeta only nodded, not yet killing him. "I suppose you were right." He said. Vegeta raised a brow, confused. "I guess my love for my friends, Chi-Chi, and Gohan is a weakness." He said.
Vegeta was taken totally aback. Goku laughed at this, though it only brought him to cough; and he coughed up blood. "You beat me, and you care for no one. You listen to one. And you beat me." Vegeta would have seen the trickery in Goku's eyes had he'd not been in complete shock, "I guess I was wrong. Not only was I wrong about love not being a weakness, but also you obviously don't care about Serena like I thought. If you did, then you would have lost, right?" he asked.
Vegeta stared at Goku with a blank expression. He knew that wasn't true. He DID care for Serena. He realized that the so-called weakness known as love had allowed him the power to win.
It did have power. It gave Him, of all people, the power to beat Goku. 'You can't let him believe that! What if he stops loving Chi-Chi and Gohan because you beat him, but won't admit it was because of your love for Serena…WHAT? What do you care about him? And love? Are you going insane? …You know what? Go To Hell!'
"Kakarot you idiot." He spat, though for the life of him, couldn't think of how to say it. He depleted the sword, and simply stared at Goku. "The weakness is what let me beat you." He said. Goku smiled,
"Say it." He urged. Vegeta fell on his hind-end, looking away. Goku laughed, sitting up, "Come on! It's not going to kill you!" he exclaimed, his normal carefree look once again returning to his face. Vegeta could feel a smile wanting to tug at his lips. "Ha! You're smiling!" Goku exclaimed, and for once, Vegeta couldn't snort, or frown at him.
Goku poked his cheek briefly moving closer, "Say it! Come on! Say it!" he urged. The smile crossed over his lips, and he turned back to him slightly. He hesitated for a moment, as Goku waited.
He couldn't help but laugh at Goku. He was staring at him as if it was the most interesting piece of information in the world. He sighed, then nodded,
"I love her." He mumbled. Goku grinned, jumping up in excitement.
"I KNEW IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" He yelled out, so loud, Serena herself, in another dimension, could have heard it.
"You ingrate, shut up!!" Vegeta growled. Goku nodded, plopping down on his butt again, but then frowning.
"Come on, let's go get some senzu beans. I'm in pain." He whined. Vegeta nodded, standing, and then offered his hand when Goku had trouble getting up. They flew to Capsule Corps. After nearly four years, they were beginning to start a friendship.
Chapter Thirteen: A Hero
"Runners, Take Your Mark!" she adjusted her body from the start. "Get Set!" She strained her leg muscles; preparing to lift from the brackets, "GO!" And she took off. She sped down the track, accompanied by other runners, but going much faster than them. She had become the top in sports, and wasn't doing so bad in school either. Miss, or more properly now, Mrs. Haruna, was surprised to see her. She was shocked when she had embraced her though, happiness glowing from her face. She also learned the once single teacher had married. A scientist in fact. She remembered hating her when she was younger, but now, she was happy to see someone she knew.
She also knew what she was doing currently wasn't fair to the other girls, but this competition was thrilling. She was even faster than Haruka now. She was way ahead of the other girls; at least two laps. Juuban High was lucky to have her. She was doing well in school now. She'd been a senior when she had been captured. And now, at 22, she was finally finishing high school. She had chosen her classes in orders to become a writer. She also wanted to be a politician. She felt this country needed her help. She sped up, easily completing her laps. All 10. Her time was 6.72, but she knew she could do much better. She didn't want people to begin to suspect her too much though. She stopped at the finish line, and smiled at her coach.
"How was that one?" she asked, trying to pant. The coach smiled ear-to-ear, and hugged the life out of the blonde. The coach was only two years older than her. Her name was Haruka Tenou, and though she was one of the Senshi, she didn't know Serena's real speed.
"Serena Tsukino! You're an angel!" she squealed. "What the hell did that guy give you back there?" She whispered. Serena's face fell.
"Vegeta gave me a reason to live when I wanted to die." And with that, she walked away. Haruka knew something was wrong. All of the scouts knew that. They were quite worried too. She had been through so much pain, but she was back now. Shouldn't she be happy? Her family was overwhelmed with joy at her return. Haruka shook her head, and turned back to the track, where the other girls were far from the finish line, and panting for air. Haruka sighed.
"I've got to find that Vegeta guy. If he could teach Serena to run that fast, then he should work miracles on these girls."
Serena walked through Juuban High, still adorned in her track clothes. It was nearing 5:30, so no one was in the school. She had track everyday, but usually finished before any of the other girls.
"Hey Serena!" She was broken from her thoughts as a familiar voice called out to her. She turned around to smile at her brother. He was 18 now, and in the same class as her. He had grown very handsome, and was built too. He was tall, and a regular flirt. He was a true jock, though his heart wanted him to explore the world of media and news casting. That wasn't all his heart wanted either.
He was getting married to his junior-years crush, Mika, in July. "You're already out of track?" he asked. Serena nodded, "Geez, that power of yours must be awesome. I still can't believe you were THE Sailor Moon all those years!" he exclaimed, stars in his eyes. When Serena had returned home, she had to explain why she'd been gone so long, and prove it too. Her mother broke into tears, her father was speechless, and her brother was blabbing about how 'Ace' it was to have an alien Warrior/Princess as a sister. She'd ever considered herself as an alien. It was strange. "You in there?" Sammy asked, waving a hand in his sister's face. Serena looked up at him. The boy she used to spank now towered over her.
"Yes, I'm in here." She confirmed. Sammy sighed, adjusting his football pads. He had been at practice too. "Sammy, tell mom I won't be home tonight. I'm going to train." She ordered, and began to walk off,
"Oh, can I come too?" Sammy pleaded, using his best puppy-dog eyes. Serena glared at him, obviously considering it.
"Alright, meet me here in 10." She said, "And you better not get in my way while I'm training boy or you'll regret it." She warned. Sammy nodded, and grinned as he watched her walk away. He noticed she did a lot of training. For what? He wondered. He shrugged, then turned around, and headed to the locker room.
Serena sighed, heading into the Blue Gym. She gazed out at the after-school students, 2 specifically. One was a pink haired, crimson-eyed spore a.k.a. Renie. She was 12, born of Neo Queen Serenity and Neo King Endymion. She was in this world, because of the change in time thanks to Serena's experience, and was here for good. She no longer existed. Her world crumbled as her mother sent her through the time gates to the 20th century. When she got their, she'd found Serena had disappeared only days earlier.
The other had a different story. One year after Serena's disappearance, another little girl appeared. She was 4 years old, with purple hair, and blue eyes. She was born on the Moon, from Neo Queen Serenity and King Endymion. Because of this addition to the Moon family, Renie had become Neo Sailor Moon, or Neo Moon, and this new child, Sailor Neo Moon, or Chibi Neo Moon.
This new addition's name was Rhayne (AN: Pronounced: Rainy) She watched, nearly in tears, as Renie helped her sister around the gym. It was strange though; Renie had no recollection of this new sister.
"Renie! Rhayne!" Serena called out. The two girls perked up, and ran towards their mother. Renie now considered this Serena as her mother, and Rhayne had seen her as the same since the moment she had arrived. Serena also had to explain Renie and Rhayne to her family too. Serena embraced the children, and lifted then to her waste, walking out of the gym to the locker room.
"Mom? Where are we going?" Renie asked.
"Renie, we're going to enhance your training today!" she said. Renie and Rhayne smiled and cheered in excitement. Serena set down the two moon princesses' and opened her locker. She pulled out a pink and white gi uniform, for a 12 year old, and handed in to Renie. "This is for you Renie." She said, and then pulled out a smaller purple and white gi for a 4 year old, "And for you Rhayne." The girls cheered gleefully, and changed into their new uniforms.
Serena pulled out her own blue and white gi, the one Chi-Chi had gotten for her, and slipped it on. They were just in time to meet Sammy. It was nearing night when they found the proper spot deep in the woods. Renie and Rhayne immediately put on their new weights, and began to stretch. They began their training. Sammy didn't last ten minutes.
Renie sighed, staring up at her mother, then to her sister, then to her mother again. They had to attend school with Serena today. Renie because there school was closed do to the exposure of Chicken Pox, and Rhayne didn't go to school yet in the first place. Grandma Tsukino was holding a women's meeting. Grandpa Tsukino was at work. Sammy was on a field trip for the football team, and Darien was also at work. This didn't bother Renie; she loved being with her mommy. What bothered her was how depressed she seemed to be lately. And for some strange reason, she was feeling a strange distaste towards her father.
He was no longer her Daddy, he was her father. Renie and Rhayne played quietly at Serena's feet, under the desk as Serena jotted down notes, and occasionally pulled candy out of the pocket for herself, and the two Chibi-moons. Renie sighed. This was all very disturbing. And Rhayne drooling in her lap wasn't helping.
Serena couldn't think, she couldn't concentrate the least bit. She couldn't eat, sleep, walk or breathe without thinking about him. Vegeta constantly plagued her mind, no matter what she did to get him out. His face, his voice, his eyes, his body, his smirk, his smile. It wouldn't leave her alone. She couldn't even kiss Darien emotionless now. The thought of his lips on hers literally made her barf, twice. What was it? She felt as if she was being deprived of air! Her only respirator was her family, her friends, and her daughters. She felt like crying, or simply dying.
Goku sighed, pulling away from the door, and sitting next to his son. Vegeta had locked himself in his room after finding Serena's dorky little dairy. It was full of all the songs she had written. Goku was grateful he didn't hurt anyone this time, he was just afraid of what he'd do to himself. It was getting late though, and Gohan looked sleepy. Goku sighed, lifting his son. It was a hopeless cause for now.
With another crashing blow, the final mirror in Capsule Corps was shattered into millions of tiny pieces. Vegeta couldn't look at himself. He couldn't. He had lost everything. He convinced himself of this. Not even Goku was any help to him. The only reason he didn't blow up this planet was because of Goku. He had a good life here. He was the only reason.
Everything around him was a memory of her. The sun, the moon themselves tortured him. The stars laughed at his misfortune. He was going to blow. His hands were bloody as they remained on the mirror panel, while he stared down at the broken glass. He wanted to see her so badly. He felt his body weakening. There was nothing he could do about it. She was like a drug.
"There's no escape." He whispered to himself as he began to grip the panel, before tearing it off the wall, and throwing it through the closed window, with a growl. He could feel all the different emotions flowing through him; something he wasn't used too.
There was jealously of the people who got the chance to be around her. There was the longing for the sound of her voice, the feel of her skin, the arousal of her touch. The love that he knew was there. The guilt that he knew it was his fault she didn't know her loved her. But mostly, the anger. He was angry. He was angry that she left him, after her promise. And he was mad that she wasn't with him, but with a man without any love for her at all.
He couldn't escape it. It surrounded him, torturing him. Something suddenly caught his eyes though. He picked up a remaining piece of glass, and headed back to his room. It was about the size of his palm. The sides were thin and sharp, with broken corners. One caught his eye though. The side was like a perfect blade, and the point finely sharp. He sat on the side of his bed, mumbling to himself. He was in a trance. He couldn't believe how he, a strong, prideful man, had fallen whim to one young woman. He placed the glass against his wrist. It barley touched, but blood appeared on contact. He didn't move it.
He slowly, unsteadily, eased it a little more past the skin. It bled more. He went over a vein. It hurt. It really hurt, horribly in fact, but it felt so good to him. It took the pain away from his heart. He continued across his skin as his blood slowly began to drop on the floor. He felt light-headed. He drew it deeper, cursing at the pain, and then tearing it out. It dropped to the floor, splashing in the blood that began to stain the hardwood floor.
Still, as he felt his blood trickling out, he still thought of Serena. He couldn't help but wonder what she was doing. What she was like now that her three selves were combined, and if she was happy. "Cad." He whispered. "Even as I die, I can't help but think about you." He laughed, but then knelt over, holding his wrist, "Serena…"
"And then you cross out here and the equation…" the teacher's voice drifted out of Serena's mind. She didn't know why, but a pain had shot at her heart. She stiffened, eyes widening in total shock. Something was wrong. She felt like darkness was creeping up her legs, and over her waist and so on until it surrounded her. The pain gripped her heart, and it felt as if it were bleeding. She felt light headed. A pain was throbbing her wrist, and felt as if it was cut, but there was nothing there. 'Vegeta' She thought. She didn't know why, but she knew it was him. She could feel the tears welling in her eyes, and beginning to fall freely. 'He's hurt! He's going to die!'
Serena
'He's calling me!' It was Vegeta's voice that rang in her conscious, and she knew it. The students around her began to notice her change in behavior. Eventually, the teacher did as well, and the attention was on her.
"Miss. Tsukino?" The teacher asked, "Are you going to be alright? Do you want to see the consoler?" Serena didn't listen. She stood from her seat, staring at her desk,
"He's calling me." She murmured. The teacher raised a brow.
"Pardon me? Serena?" Serena looked up, staring at nothing.
"I have to go to him." She said. The entire class was confused. Inside, Serena ignored the protest about missing her family, her friends, and her daughters. She missed Vegeta so much, that she could live without him. "I'm sorry everyone." She whispered, and then brought a hand to touch her broach.
Her clothes faded away, and a white light absorbed her. She closed her eyes. She could still feel his pain. "Vegeta…" she whispered. A portal of smoky clouds formed around her, and her body lifted off the ground. Dangerous lightening formed, frying anything it touched. The portal of clouds enclosed around her, and she disappeared, the clouds beginning to do the same. Renie and Rhayne stared at the spot their mother once was. Rhayne began to cry, but Renie was far from it. She glared up at the solely disappearing clouds.
"Mrs. Takashin, tell Sammy Tsukino that Serena, Rhayne, and I left for the other world!"
Vegeta continued to whisper her name, wishing so badly that she was there. He was slipping away, slowly and painfully. He was panicking; and he knew he couldn't allow that. Vegeta sat up, leaning against the bed. He dropped his wrists, allowing his hands to fall limply to the floor.
Somehow, Vegeta felt relived, but at the same time, ashamed. He was grateful the suffering would be over soon, but he just couldn't believe this was how he would die. Once a proud and arrogant warrior was brought to this. He'd never curse Serena for it though; it was of his own doing.
A familiar energy flooded his senses though. He blinked as a small light temporarily blinded him, but when he opened his eyes, he realized his vision was blurred. He felt warm arms wrap around him.
"Vegeta!" a light voice said. He looked at her, but couldn't respond. He felt her gasp, and soft hands took hold of his wrists. "You dumby." She snapped, as a glowing light, which was easily recognized as the symbol of the moon, shone of her forehead, and the wound began to heal and eventually close. " What were you trying to do?" she asked through tears. He didn't answer. He pulled away, and cupped her face in his hand, then the second.
"You're real." He breathed in shock. She giggled, but nearly yelped when he crushed her body to his, hugging the life out of her. "You came back!" he yelled. She smiled.
"I came back, for you…" she trailed a bit, blushing at her statement. He frowned.
"How long are you staying?" he asked. She smiled,
"I'm not leaving." Serena said softly. Serena gasped, pulling away from Vegeta. A small wet teardrop had rolled down her cheek, but it wasn't her own. She looked up at him. He was crying. Serena searched his face, not able to read all the emotions passing through his eyes. She smiled weakly, and smiled, tears forming in her eyes as well. She held his face in her hands, washing away the tears with her thumbs, and gently brushing his tear streaks away. He held her hand there, then pulled them around his neck himself, and wrapped his arms completely around her, hiding his tears in her sun-kissed hair.
"I missed you so much." He managed. Serena was trembling, and she embraced him as well, crying softly.
"I'm sorry…Vegeta...I'm sorry." She cried. Vegeta shook his head, protesting.
"No, don't be…look at me sitting here, crying. Some man I am." He muttered. Her heard her laughing lightly, and buried his face deeper into her hair hiding his humiliation.
"Vegeta," Serena whispered. "No one could ask for a more heroic man on this planet. You're true and straightforward. A man's man." His mind was blank, the words hard to register. He could make to sense from them, but he was getting a splitting headache,
"Could you sing?" he asked, trying his best to make it seem like his normal order-like tone, but failing. She complied,
There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
It's a long road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time
You'll find the way
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
Could he be her hero? He would certainty do this best.
Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss on a rose
Everyone had been overwhelmed to see Serena. To them, it had been like a dream come true. It had been three days since her return, and Vegeta couldn't have been happier. He wouldn't let her out of his sight for a moment. Though, there was one problem. Bulma had yet to return, and the corporation was going down. They were kicked out of Capsule Corps. Serena had panicked about it, but Vegeta didn't worry. He had a place in reserve. It wasn't a permanent place, but it would do. He bought it for when he needed to get away from Bulma. It was an apartment in the city; a nice one too. That was where they would stay.
Today was the day they were moving in there, each with a suitcase. Serena's carried her clothes, and favorite stuffed animals. Vegeta's: a few sets of clothes, and training weights. He had to carry the bag himself, for no attendant could. They were all packed, though they hadn't gotten to the apartment yet. Chi-Chi wanted to take Serena shopping with her and a few of her friends. He had been training, but discovered that he couldn't get anymore bored without Serena around. Though, it wasn't such a bad thing. For some reason, she had decided to hate him for a while. He guessed it was the Saiyan-puberty kicking in again. Still, he was bored. He sighed, then lifted off the ground, and headed for Goku's.
Goku sighed, staring at the clock. Chi-Chi was gone, and Gohan was taking a nap, and Goku had to have a reason to wake him up. He was bored stiff. Winter had decided to rear its ugly head finally. It was December after all. The snow covered the ground, making him fear-full to go outside. He sighed, falling off the couch, and groaning to himself pathetically. Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Goku leaped up off the sofa, and sped to the door, where Chi-Chi and Serena stood, arms full of bags.
"Here you go!" Serena piped, dropping the bags in his arms as she went to get more.
"Thank you darling." Chi-Chi added, giving him her bags as well. Goku laughed softly, prancing into the kitchen and setting the bags down. He then went over to collect the rest of the bags.
Once the girls were in the house and hung their boots and jackets, Goku smiled expectedly.
"Eh, don't make that face." Serena said, stepping away and cringing. Chi-Chi laughed, directing him to the table,
"The blue bag." She said. Goku rummaged around excitedly for the bag, and once he found it, tore at it, revealing his brand-new, custom made gi suit. He was very quiet for a moment as he hugged it too his chest, then practically tackled his wife with joy. "Alright," She said, pushing him off of her, "Give me room to breath." Goku pranced off, blabbing something about the new weighted clothes, and then disappearing into his and Chi-Chi's room.
Chi-Chi shook her head with a soft sigh just as Vegeta arrived.
Serena coughed, rubbing her nose, and pulling her jacket closer to her. She loved Christmas, but could do without the bitter cold. She had to smile though, seeing the faces of many excited children, tugging at their mother's coats, begging to see Santa Claus. She could remember taking Sammy to see Santa. She'd never forget the excited look on his face. His joy had made her happy. And it was the same feeling when Renie or Chibi-Chibi wanted the same thing.
Of course, she wouldn't have that chance with Rhayne. Rhayne was quite the mystery. If she didn't come from Renie's dimension, where was she from?
It proved that two destines had been planned out for her. One was with Darien and Renie in Neo Crystal Tokyo. The other was unknown. Its only clue was the child Rhayne. Both of these were now gone. Her current destiny was totally blank. All Serena really knew was that she was with Vegeta. He was really her only concern now.
With a sigh, Serena continued down the street, many bags in hand. She truly loved Vegeta's apartment, but it was so dull! It was Christmas even. So, she'd taken the liberty to buy a few decorations, and was heading back to decorate. Serena had been surprised when she had discovered that Vegeta had even gotten an apartment. It was very nice as well. She chose not to ask where he'd gotten the money for the first rent; figuring she could be content with the fact that he had it. Now the problem was keeping it.
She'd had to chance to leave around 7, when he'd gone out to look for a job. She was glad he'd taken her advice, or more so, followed her orders. She'd missed out on 5 years of schooling, and she didn't bother with it much before then. Of course, he wasn't cut out for a social job either.
So, they'd taken a test of courage, wits, and brains. They decided over rock, paper, scissors. Serena had won her freedom to staying home while he found a job. Serena was very grateful when she spotted their apartment building. It was very cold out today.
Hopeless. Simply hopeless. Vegeta didn't see the point in leaving the house at all. No one would give him a job. Probably because he threw their desk out the window every time they began to ask too many questions. He felt like he was in court or something.
With a sigh, he rounded the corner, nearing his building, yet he was completely taken aback to moment he walked in. This place had never decorated for holidays, yet it was completely decked out!
Garland and lights hung from the ceiling and dressed the halls and desks. A Santa Clause and his Reindeer were painted on the front widows. Green and Red was all that was scene. And to top it off, A LARGE Christmas tree was placed as center attention.
"Veggie-chan!" Despite his shock, that voice was pure music. She'd used the nickname she'd made for him, and had that sweet tone in her voice again. He was relieved that she was no longer upset at him. He whirled around just as Serena reached him. Lee, the desk clerk, was only steps behind her.
"Young man," Lee began, "Your friend here is an angel! An angel I tell you!" He said with a laugh, his old belly bouncing, "I haven't seen this place so joyous in a long time! She truly lights up this place!" He exclaimed, and then walked off, singing along with the music on the radio. Without a word to Serena, Vegeta headed up towards his apartment. Serena followed though, quiet the whole time. For some reason, she knew that he wasn't sure about all this. When he opened the door, he was surprised though. It wasn't as joyously gaudy was downstairs. It was simple, and homey, and warm.
"I can take it all down if you want me to." Serena offered, "It's okay if you don't like it. After all, it isn't exactly macho and stuff so-"
"No, it's okay." Vegeta murmured, but then, a sent caught his attention.
"What's that smell?" he asked, nose in the air, as the sent was directed from the kitchen, he headed to find them.
"Oh no you don't! Not unless you plan on making more after you eat them!" Serena said, standing in front of him, hands on hips. "I won't have you eating up all those cookies! I've done too much work and I'm not at liberty to make more!" he wasn't listening. He'd passed her, without her even knowing. Angered, she hurried into the kitchen after him. "What are you doing?" she demanded as she watched in anger was he devoured the last cookie. With an exasperated sigh, she shook her head. "You do realize that you will be making more cookies on your own now." She stated. Vegeta snorted.
"In your dreams." He spat, but didn't expect the sudden rush of pain in his body. Serena had taken hold of his tail.
"Vegeta." She scowled, glaring at him with a look that read 'Do not mess with me'. Vegeta peered up at her painfully.
"Okay…okay." He managed.
"Promise?" Serena asked, the scowl still on her face. He nodded weakly,
"Promise." With a sweet smile, Serena released his tail, and handed him a apron,
"Here, you'll need this." She said as he took the small pink thing. "Have fun!" she called as she headed into the living room. Vegeta stared down at the cloth in his hand, and then to the door where Serena had disappeared behind, and frowned, cursing in Saiyan language, making certain it was loud enough for Serena to hear every word.
It was around 10 when Serena smelt something from the kitchen. Something that wasn't burning that is. She figured these 3 hours were long enough for his torture time. As she stepped into the kitchen, she was taken aback though.
Vegeta, wearing the pink apron over his loose jeans and white sweater, was covered from head to toe in flour. His sleeves were rolled up to the elbows as he rolled the dough with his flour-covered hands.
His tongue was sticking out of the side of his mouth in concentration as he carefully placed the cookies from the pan to a plate, being careful not to break them, but pouting slightly each time one broke. Such a cute and rare site.
"Not what you expected?" Vegeta obviously knew she was there, though his back was now turned to her as he placed more cookies on a plate. She walked over to stand beside him, leaning over to smell the cookies.
"They smell wonderful!" she exclaimed. He laughed lightly, and brought a cookie to her mouth,
"Here, test it out." He said, pressing it to her lips. Serena giggled, and took a bit,
"It's delicious!" she exclaimed. Vegeta nodded,
"I told you I could do anything." He said smirking.
"I never doubted you." Serena whispered softly. Vegeta stared down at her, hiding the blushing tinting his cheeks. 'It's time to tell her.' Something told him. He sucked in a sharp breath, fear washing over him. Yet, he thought now would be the perfect time.
He was encouraged a bit when Serena moved to brush away some of the flour off his face. He caught her wrist, staring down at her. She innocently blinked up at him. He found his lips twitching slightly, trying to find a way to say it.
Out of desperation and the feeling of stupidity by just standing there, he wrapped his arms around her waist, pressing her against him in a hug.
She giggled slightly, and returned the hug, laying her head on his shoulder as he leaned his head against hers. He let out a shuttering breath. "Are you okay?" he heard her ask, the worry obvious in her voice. He keened down a bit, lowering his lips to brush her ear,
"There's something I have to tell you." He whispered, but couldn't conger up the words. Was he that much of a weakling? Was he that scared? He was suddenly aware of something. He needed contact with her. He wanted to feel the warmth of her skin, the taste of her lips.
Without a second though, he decided it was time to act on impulse. The moment his lips lightly touched her neck, he felt her freeze, but he continued anyways.
He traced a line of kisses over her neck and jaw-line. He stopped before her lips though. She could feel his heavy breathing on her lips. It felt funny, so she innocently licked her own, but didn't realize how close their mouths were until her tongue brushed his trembling lip.
At first, her mind raced with the strange touch, but then she realized, that he was trembling. His hands were gripping her shirt very tightly, and he himself was shaking. He hadn't failed to realize it either. He could feel his desire for her coursing through him. He waited though.
Serena didn't expect what happened next in the least bit. He hand slowly moved to the small of her back, slowly moving under her shirt to caress her skin. The touch sent electricity though her, one she couldn't explain.
That wasn't it though. He pulled her closer so their bodies were crushed at a nearly unbearable force, one that was ridiculously heated. She felt a tickle on her leg, but realized it was just his tail. But it slowly, and in a tender rhythm, sliding up her leg, and caressed her thigh under her skirt. This sent her mind to alert, but was relieved when he removed it, and willed her tail to unwind and entwine with his own outside her dress.
Her ease didn't remain. He guided her tail to his hand, which removed itself from her skin, and took a gentle hold on her tail.
Her mind went into a frenzy as is hands tenderly glided up and down her tail, weaving in-between the fur. She felt the sexual adrenaline rush through her entire body. Her hands griped his shirt, and she arched her back, pushing even harder against him. Serena was strong, so the pressure of her made him trip a little, and he back up against the counter.
His hand slid to the base of her tail, and, with his fingers ruffled in the fur, he gripped her tail. Serena gasped. His fingers, slightly rough, caressed through his grip. Serena mechanically pressed hard to his body.
She buried her face in his chest, muffling any sound that wished to escape her mouth. Vegeta released her tail, and smoothed out the fur. He could feel her panting, her head lying on his chest. Honestly, Serena had no idea as to what was going on. She just couldn't think straight. What was happening?
Vegeta's shaking hadn't eased. He wasn't sure if it was his longing for her, or his fear of confessing. Maybe both? Vegeta took another long glance at her. He wanted to claim as his in his arms. He could feel his lip quiver. Without another thought, he pulled her up slightly, a hand around her waist, while the other held her cheek softly. He lowered his lips to hers.
Do you still remember
How we used to be
Feeling together
Believe in whatever
My love has said to me
Both of us were dreamers,
Young love in the sun,
Felt like my savior,
my spirit I gave you,
We'd only just begun.
He poured every once of love he felt for her into that kiss. This power, this pleasure and pain. In was unyielding. There were so many words he could use to describe Serena and the way he felt about her, but none of them could truly depict every ounce of this love.
Hasta manana,
Always be mine.
Viva Forever, I'll be waiting,
Everlasting, like the sun,
Live Forever, for the moment,
Ever searching for the one,
Passion…love…magic…it all passed between them. It was like the connection had lit a fire within them both. The world around them began to fade away. It left them to themselves, just the two of them. Vegeta couldn't find anything more perfect. There was no feeling in his body. He felt light, and numb. All her knew was her lips to his, and her body against his. What was ever stranger was that he was no longer afraid. He knew she wouldn't hurt him. He now knew that this was not a weakness. Far from it. This…his love for her had not only given him the power to kill Kakarot, but had made him realize that he didn't need nor want to.
Yes I still remember,
every whispered word,
The touch of your skin,
givin' life from within,
Like a love song that I'd heard,
Slipping through our fingers,
like the sands of time,
Promises made,
every memory saved,
Has reflections in my mind.
Serena's mind was reeling round and round and as dizzy as she felt, she indulged in it. She was uncertain if she had returned his hold, but she could feel him holding her, and she wanted nothing more than that. Even after her memories had resurfaced, this was what she wanted from the beginning. She had been so afraid of this. She knew if it had been left to her, she would have been too afraid of rejection. Rejection wasn't possible now though, because he had wanted her. Something else occurred to her though.
Hasta Manana,
Always be mine.
Viva Forever, I'll be waiting,
Everlasting, like the sun,
Live Forever, for the moment,
Ever searching for the one,
But we're all alone now,
was it just a dream,
Feelings untold,
they will never be sold,
And the secret's safe with me.
Hasta Manana,
Always be mine.
Viva Forever, I'll be waiting,
Everlasting, like the sun,
Live Forever, for the moment,
Ever searching for the one
Bliss…it was pure bliss. But, no longer. Serena pulled away all of a sudden, backing away out of his arms. Vegeta was confused for a moment, trying to regain his senses. When he finally did begin to feel his legs again, Serena was no longer in his arms. She'd pulled away, and had a strange look on her face. Vegeta was taken aback. What was this look? Fear? Shame? Tears began to form in her eyes,
"No…" And with that, she ran away. She ran away from him. Vegeta couldn't go after her. He couldn't move. Hadn't she responded to his actions? She did…then why didn't she pull away? Why was she scared? What was she ashamed of? What had he done?
Vegeta again lost feeling in his entire body, but this time, he felt a sickness wash over him. His knees buckled, and he fell to the floor. No. She had said no. She didn't want him. He was wrong. She didn't love him.
That sick feeling soon became a reality as nausea ran over him. He felt it rise from his stomach, and up his throat. He ran to the bathroom. Whatever he'd eaten that day was now going down the drain of the toilet. He quickly got some water, and washed down the feeling, but the pain was still there. He stumbled out into the living room, collapsing before he even reached the sofa. He was shaking for a different reason now. He began to pant and choke,
He didn't stop the oncoming tears. He didn't have the will power to. How could he have been so wrong? How could he have been deceived again? He was so sure that she felt how he did. The sickness began to form into coldness. Like a freezing ice rising inside him. The feeling to kill began to form, but faded. That wasn't what he need. It didn't matter. Nothing did. Nothing. The ice rose. The coldness. He was once again ready to conceal his heart away. It only had to complete a little more.
Yet abruptly stopped. He whirled around, rubbing his eyes, and standing on weary legs. A portal had begun to form. He nearly fell into a stance as a form appeared behind it. But he didn't bother, when what fell out was a little girl.
Her hair was a definite pink, spun a familiar style, though a bit different. Hers were in pointed buns, and fluffy pigtails. He reached out a hand to poke her unmoving body, but she snapped up before he could, stumbling to her feet. She stared up at him, frightened for a moment, but then her crimson eyes watering. She leaped up from her spot on the floor, and tugged at his hand,
"Please! Please sir! My sister is in there!" she yelled, pointing to the portal. "I'm too weak to go after her! Please, I need your help!" Vegeta looked over the child, and raises a brow, recognizing the uniform as a Sailor Senshi fuku. She looked an awful lot like Serena too. Vegeta looked up at the portal, then down at the girl. Yes, she seemed quite tired, and beat up.
With a blank expression, he headed toward the portal, only stopping to hear the girl's next words, "She's only 4! She's got purple hair and was in a purple outfit like mine!" she hollered. He nodded, though it was more to himself, and stepped in the portal. Something attacked him the moment he stepped in. It wasn't normal though. It was like when he was in the gravity room, except much worse, and from every angle. 'How did those brats stand this?' He wondered. It was even difficult for him!
His train of thought ended though, when he tripped over something. He struggled to his feet, squinting his eyes, focusing on a purple form. It was hard to tell what it was. Even the color was hard. Everything looked like a deep blue. He reached out, and picked it up, holding it against him. The tiny thing unraveled from its theses position, and looked up at him with hurt eyes.
He stood, and headed back to the closing portal. He jumped through just as it closed. The little girl looked up at him as he loosened his grip on her. She had eyes like Serena.
"Rhayne!" The girl in pink exclaimed, running over, and hugging the girl in purple. Vegeta sat up, and stared at the two embracing. After a while though, they began to look at Vegeta, yawning, and a pleading look adorning both their eyes.
"What?" He asked, backing away slightly. The pink one stood up, looking up at him shyly.
"Sir. My mommy is stuck here in this dimension, and well…she's who we came to find…and we've been searching for a long time…and…and…" She didn't get a chance to finish as she began to cry. He quickly covered his ears. The last time he'd heard crying like this was from Serena.
"Alright Kid. You and your sister can stay here tonight. We'll find your mother in the morning." He said, and picking them up, carrying them both likes sacks of potatoes. They blinked, staring at each other, somewhat shocked. He took them into his bedroom, and dropped them on the cushiony bed.
As they sat on the bed, he picked out two of Serena's smallest sweatshirts, and tossed them to the girls. "There you go. Now sleep." He said, and walked out of the room. As soon as he stepped out, a horrifying wail reached his sensitive ears. He quickly ran back in, "WHAT ARE YOU YELLING ABOUT?" He demanded. The girls quieted immediately.
"Night light!" The girl with purple hair squeaked. He walked out to the living room and got some of the Christmas lights on the tree, then went back, and spun them around the bed banister.
"Now, sleep." He ordered again, but they had already dosed off. Vegeta left the room, but, for some reason, he took one more look back. Again, the moon was placed in the window, though now shinning on the two children, at an unusual time. He raised a brow. Something about them didn't seem normal. With a shake of the head, he dismissed it. Again, he'd be sleeping on the sofa.
"VEGGIE-PAPA!" Vegeta groaned, trying to ignore the screams of the little Rhayne. With another groan, he trudged off the sofa, and into his bedroom, where the two children were. Renie had her hands over her ears, tears in her eyes, and Rhayne was balling her eyes out.
"DAMNIT SHUT THE HELL UP!" She was silent. "Let me guess. Bad dream?" he asked. Rhayne nodded. With a sighed, he ran a hand through his hair, and nodded, "Come on." He said. The two girls smiled, running up to him and taking his hands. He set them on the bed, and lay down with them. They immediately fell asleep. Vegeta rolled his eyes.
He'd discovered in the past week that these two children had come from the future. They were the destined children of Serena in the future, but when destiny changed, they no longer existed. They couldn't go back to their time, or they would be wiped from existence. To be honest, Vegeta had become quite attached to them. Vegeta had also noticed something else. They'd, so far, kept him from creating that shield of ice again. He had to find Serena. Find out what happen. Plus, give her children to her.
Chapter Fifteen: Undeniable Feelings of Love
The wind blew over her, messing her hair up a bit more. She didn't mind though. The wind was blessing at this time. She was attempting to meditate, but in these cold conditions, and with so much clouding her mind, she found it was impossible. Capsule Corps was, luckily for her, still contained its previous occupants possessions; though it had no heating.
Serena shivered in the icy cold house, and re-stapled the plastic on the window. She'd accidentally broken the entire window while trying to shut it. So, she had to compromise. Serena wrapped another blanket around herself. It was beyond freezing here. With another sigh, she trudged downstairs. She wasn't happy at all.
She had in fact run from Vegeta. Why; because so many things had crossed over her mind. Now, she found it was pathetic to think what she had. She had wondered: what if Vegeta would do to her what Darien did? Would another destiny be planned out for her? Would she be again, condemned to a prisoner's life? Would he be the same as Darien? She was afraid; afraid of being heart-broken again. The pain and memories of what she went through with Darien had reached her attention, and she'd jumped to so many conclusions, she had to run.
She realized though, that Vegeta wouldn't do that. He wasn't that type. On the outside, he was a horrible thing, but in the inside. Well, Serena saw him as the most perfect man in the universe. He was the exact opposite of Darien. Serena again felt like crying. And she did. She couldn't help it. She regretted what she'd done, So, SO very much, Serena had felt an attraction to him since the moment they'd sparred in the field. Since the moment they'd meet, she felt something about him. She couldn't help but be attached to him.
When she'd been taken back home, she'd done her best not to think about the fact that she'd never see him again. It had sickened her. She'd realized it now though, how much she was in love with him. She had so much trouble admitting it. But he'd kissed her. Did he feel the same way? Not anymore. No way in hell now. She'd left. Serena had ruined her chances. She fell as she was going down the steps, and curled into a ball, crying her eyes out. Each tears held a great pain. As they rolled down her cheeks, they soaked into her skin, as if they were refusing to leave her be.
"Rhayne! Be still!" Vegeta hollered at the small child, trying to hold the frightened child in his arms. She refused, wiggling around still. "Damn Chibi-cad." He grumbled, dropping her. Rhayne screamed as she fell but right before she hit the ground, she was caught. She stared up at Vegeta with a frightened look, "Next time, you'll be hitting the ground." He threatened, and took to the air again. Renie smirked at her little sister, purposely allowing Vegeta to see it, for he had pointed out how much it was like Serena's: Innocent, but point-full. Vegeta landed in front of the Son household, again not bothering to knock, much to Chi-Chi's dislike.
"You can't just come in here like that you son of a-Oh! This must be Rhayne and Renie!" Chi-Chi squealed. With a roll of the eyes, Vegeta nodded. Chi-Chi immediately removed them from his arms, and to her own. "Well, I've got some one for you two to meet. You two look just like your mother!" She giggled, carrying them into the living room. Vegeta followed, hands stuffed in his jean pockets, with a dull look of annoyance on his face. "Gohan, come out here." Chi-Chi called to her son from his bedroom. She sat Renie and Rhayne on Goku's right on the sofa, so they took up two cushions apart. Gohan burst out of his bedroom,
"Yea mom?" he asked, a pencil stuck behind his ear, and a white sweatband, obviously dampened, around his head. He must have been exercising while doing his schoolwork. Chi-Chi smiled.
"Go sit on the couch with your father." She ordered. Gohan raised a brow, but shrugged, and flipped over the back of the couch, but was surprised to land right in the middle of two…girls! They stared at him. He stared at them. One was around his age, maybe older, and the other was much younger. They looked a lot alike, and a lot like Serena!
"I'm Gohan." He said. The older one smiled slightly,
"I'm Renie." She said, "And that's Rhayne." She said, pointing to the girl on the other side of him. "We're Serena's daughters." She said. Gohan blinked, then looked up at Vegeta,
"You and Serena are parents now?" he asked. Vegeta growled,
"No! They're her brats! Not mine!" he insisted. Gohan nodded for a moment, then stood up,
"Want to play?" he asked. The girls nodded, and got up, Rhayne hiding behind her sister, not to sure about the boy. After the children left, Chi-Chi returned to the kitchen, leaving Goku and Vegeta. After an uneasy silence, Goku finally spoke,
"Where do you think Serena went?" he asked. Vegeta shrugged-just shrugged. Goku shook his head, "Are you even going to try to find her?" he asked. This time there was a half nod. Goku could feel an anger rising in him. Didn't he care at all about her? "Do you think she's okay?" Vegeta again shrugged. Goku couldn't help himself. He slammed his fist on the coffee table, glaring at Vegeta. "I can't believe you! I thought you cared about her! How can you just sit there? She could be dead!" he yelled, though was surprised when he received no response from Vegeta. "Chicken" He spat. "You told me you loved her-"
"I kissed her." This took Goku totally aback. Shaking his head of the shock, he tried to register what had been said.
"What?" there was a pause, "You kissed her?" he repeated. Vegeta didn't answer.
"Then she left." he said. Goku's angry was quickly gone, and replaced with guilt. The look in Vegeta's eyes were blank. It was nothing. Barron. Ice. Goku sighed, and then shook his head. Vegeta was in pain. He wouldn't admit it, but he was in a lot of pain. She had definitely hurt him-scarred him.
"Vegeta" The silence was soon interrupted. Chi-Chi stomped into the living room, anger in her eyes, "For heaven sakes man! These children have ONE set of clothing? How on Earth have they gotten by this week?" Vegeta didn't get the chance to answer, "That's it! Goku get up! Vegeta, we're ALL taking these kids shopping for clothes! You have to know how to raise kids if you really want to raise them yourself!" she informed, and headed out to the kitchen. Goku immediately did as told, and when Vegeta hesitated, Goku reminded him whom he'd be messing with.
It was time for a little shopping spree.
Capsule Corps was again empty. It was much to cold to stay there. Serena had found warmth in the Wal-mart. There was no real point in being here, but it was better than Capsule Corps. Plus, it was the only 24-hour store. She figured she'd hang here awhile until she figured out what to do. With no money, things seemed pretty hopeless. With a sigh, Serena sat down on one of the bedroom props, and then lay back, lounging for a while.
Vegeta never felt so out of place. Even when playing tag at the picnic. This was something he'd never done before. Gohan and Goku bounded through the isles, playing with the toys. Chi-Chi was in the isles across them, helping the girls pick out clothes. Vegeta rolled his eyes, and began to walk around unconsciously. Not long after, Chi-Chi called up to him,
"And where do you think you're going?" she asked. Vegeta snarled at her,
"I am the Prince of all Saiyans. I'll do whatever the hell I want!" he yelled.
"Oh! Look!" Rhayne piped, a finger pointed at a man across the store, arms raised in front of a crowd. With some interest, Vegeta headed over, as did the others. For a moment, Vegeta could have sworn he spotted a pair of golden ondagos, but then dismissed it as longing.
"And, the first runner up for the talent contest will win 1,000 in gift card to this very store! The second runner up, 500, and the 3rd 100 dollars!" he said. "Now, this contest is for a good cause. It costs 10 dollars per person, and all the money will be going to the hospital funding!" he said.
"I want to enter!" Renie exclaimed, her sister automatically agreeing.
"I will if you two will!" Gohan said. The 3 children nodded, and begged their parents for the money needed. Vegeta complied, along with Chi-Chi. Goku pouted,
"Chi-Chi" He whined, "I want to enter!" Chi-Chi shook her head,
"What for?" she demanded.
"Well Gohan gets to!" He insisted and although Chi-Chi seemed annoyed, handed him the money. With another sigh, Chi-Chi sat down in one of the many seats, and prepared for a long wait to see her boys on stage. Vegeta sat uncomfortable in one of the chairs next to her.
Serena woke to the loud man, announcing something about a contest. It turned out to be Serena's answer. She knew just what to sing too. Serena sighed up, but unlike the other contestants, didn't practice. She waited in the audience, waiting to watch the performances. There were many kids, but some adults too. One in particular caught her attention.
Goku
He was, of coarse, showing off his martial arts. What made it funny was when he allowed people to come up to challenge him. They all lost, until is wife came up of coarse. The audience found it very amusing when she threatened him with no dinner if he didn't let her win.
Serena had to laugh. Goku and Chi-Chi were quite the couple. Serena sighed; standing as she headed up on stage, pulling a tiny paper out of her pocket, and then smiling at this audience,
"This song is about someone special." She said.
I can't fight this feeling any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out as friendship has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show
I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I say there is no reason for my fear
'Coz I feel so secure when we're together
You give my life direction, you make everything so clear
And ever as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I every thought I might
No I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars forever
No I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Or come crashing through your door
Baby I can't fight this feeling anymore
My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
I've been runnin' round in circles in my mind
And it always seems that I'm following you
'Cause you take me to the places that alone I'd never find
And ever as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I every thought I might
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars forever No I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Or come crashing through your door
Baby I can't fight this feeling anymore
"It's called: This Feeling…it" But her voice trailed. Her eyes immediately connected with a certain ebony-eyed man as he stood. He stared at her. What was she suppose to do? Should she run? Run. She did. She ran. She could here him calling to her, but she ignored it, tears already beginning to burn her cheeks in the bitter cold. They began to grow, and cloud her vision, until she fell, scrapping her knee on the hard cement sidewalk. Blood dripped from her wound and onto the white snow. Vegeta caught up to her, stopping a moment first. He had quickly ordered Goku to take Renie and Rhayne to the Son household for a night. He had things to discuss with Serena.
She lay on the ground crying her eyes out. Cautiously, he kneeled beside, like a prince next to his sleeping beauty, but she wasn't exactly sleeping. She snapped up in surprise when his hand gently lifted her off the ground. He then, slowly, cradled her against him.
"We better fix this scrap, or it'll get infected." He said, and though she wanted to protest, the feel of his skin on her prevented her. She looked up at him. He was wearing a yellow sweater Serena had insisted would look cute on him. He also wore a snappy looking brown leather coat with a scarf around his neck. Just like him to always dress to his princely title.
He lifted off the ground, cradling her close to keep her warm and safe until they arrived at the hotel. He went the east way: through the balcony. He quickly shut the glass door, and headed to the bathroom, setting her down on the sink. He began rummaging through the cabinet, until he came across some bandages and ointment.
He rolled up her pant leg, and then carefully cleaned the wound. He placed a bandage on it, and then pulled her pant leg back down. As he looked over Serena, she was obviously cold, and somewhat dirty too. He closed the bathroom door, and shut the window, so no cold air would get in. Turning to the tub, he turned on the warm water.
Serena didn't speak; she didn't even look at him. He stared at her, waiting for her to look up, but she didn't. So, he proceeded with his plan, and pulled off her sweater over her head. Her eyes went wide and she pulled away slightly. Finally see looked at him with panicked eyes. When she pulled away, he slammed his arms down at her side, looking at her with angered eyes. Serena inhaled sharply, and complied.
So, she sat there in her bra and a pair of jeans, and shoes and socks. He removed the feet-wear, reading Nike, then the Princess socks. He pulled her off the sink, and unbuttoned her jeans. He could sense her distress, but she remained stiff. He stripped her of the remainder of her clothes, then stepped back looking over her. He blushed a bright red, but Serena wouldn't know, for her eyes were cast to the ground and she tried to hide her nudity a little.
Vegeta then signaled to the tub, and she got in, leaning against the wall, silent, not moving, speaking, nothing. She didn't even blink. Vegeta seemed to be distraught in a sense, but his eyes held a considered look. He soon got up, and left the already steam-filled room. When he came back in, it was obvious he was hiding something behind his back. Whatever it was, it was wrapped up in a towel.
He set it aside, then removed his shirt, and rolled up his pant legs. After telling her to sit, he sat on the edge of the tub, feet soaking in the water, next to her thigh. She knew he was looking over her. In fact, it was obvious. She felt the blush creep to her cheeks when he moved her hair behind her shoulder, and lightly drew a pattern over her shoulder.
He then stood up, taking some soap off the rack, and soaping up a purple flower-body washer. He took one of her hair ties from the sink, and tied her hair up out of the way. Then, he began to wash her. Slowly and softly, he left it roam over her shoulders, his hands moving slowly, as it trailed down her back, his skin warm against hers. He didn't move from her back and shoulders, as he let a hand rest on her back. The purple washer dropped from his hand, as he let his hand travel up to her chin, forcing her to look at him.
"Serena" he began. She stared at him with pleading eyes. He tried to fight them, but he was forced to look away. "Why?" he blurted, "Why did you run away from me like that?" he asked. Serena's eyes welled with tears. She squinted them close as she fought them off, but it was to no avail.
"Do you hate me now?" she asked, biting her lower lip as he released her chin. Above her, she heard him growl. Surprisingly, he splashed down in the bath tub with her. She almost fell backward, propped up by only her arms. He bent over her, face to face.
"How could you say something so stupid?" He asked, the water still rising as studs surrounded him. He looked down, eyes closed shut, "Damn you" he cursed. And in an instant, his hands reached up, pulling her boldly into an embrace, "Don't you get it? I love you!" he tried shouting at her, but his voice threatened to crack, so it only came out in a strained whisper.
Vegeta held her still as he continued, "I don't know why you ran away from me, and I really don't care why. But Serena I'd do anything to just have you here with me." He pulled back a little, cupping her cheek in his callused hands. Serena couldn't help but to take not to that. It was from all that fighting. Despite it though, his hand still felt soft. "In fact I won't let you leave." He stated firmly. His eyes betrayed him though, as both he and her knew that if she truly wanted to leave, he wouldn't make her stay against her will. He opened his mouth, unable to stop the oncoming rants he was known to blurt, but Serena's soft voice somehow stopped him.
"What makes you think I'd want to leave?" She asked. Vegeta was quiet for a moment as he simply stared at her. He released a shuttered breath. He looked around, pursing his lips together, and then once again crushing her into an embrace. Serena responded immediately, holding him tightly. "I'm sorry Vegeta." She whispered. She could feel her heart rack in her chest, willing more tears to her eyes, "I was so afraid I did something stupid. I…" Vegeta's finger pressed softly to her lips, as he looked up at her. His eyes were stern as he sat up straight again.
"Serena I need to know" he began. He sighed deeply, fighting to continue, "Do you….will you ever…" But he was stammering with his words again. Serena had to fight back her tears before she could speak those words she knew he needed to hear.
"Oh Vegeta" She cried, flinging herself into his arms as they fell into the war. It spilled over the side of the tub and Serena leaned her forehead gently on his. "I love you." She murmured softly. Vegeta released a soft breath before he tilted his head up again, his aching lips once again meeting hers in a passionate kiss.
"Serena" He breathed into her ear. He could feel her shiver. He lifted her as she straddled him, leaving his drenched pants in the bathroom as he guided her to the bed he'd finally be spending the night in with her. He pushed her against the bed, hand suppressing at her shoulders, and straddling her. He knelt down and kissed her. It was a lingering kiss; an unreachable kiss.
His breathing was already heavy, but he was teasingly gentle-though he honestly didn't mean to be. He held her with such tenderness as their bodies glued together, hands mindlessly exploring the other's. Carefully, he rose above her, brushing a few strands of hair from her face as he leaned down, planting tiny kisses over her nose. He pressed soft against her womanhood, pursing his lips together as her breathing before heavy from the nervousness and tension.
He closed his eyes, biting his lower lips in fear of hurting her. Gentle was hard for him, but somehow, he'd managed. All through the night, his body and heart wouldn't allow this to be anything but perfect for the woman he loved.
And remarkable-it couldn't have been any more right to him. Their bodies joined, in a way foreign to them. In the midst of it all, as the arousal rose, Vegeta had to pry his desperate kisses away from her lips. They traveled over her neck, and instinctively, and completely unconsciously, his teeth nuzzled into her neck, then sharply indenting themselves into her skin.
He hadn't even realized what he'd down until he felt her response. Her tiny lips clamped over his neck, teeth embedded into his flesh for a mere moment. Vegeta could feel it, pulsing through them. They'd forgotten the strange actions as they led themselves blinding onward, at long last, consummating their undying love.
The late of the night and the early morning met around 2-o-clock as Vegeta and Serena lay content in the other's arms. Vegeta had finally realized the biting actions as a part of Saiyan bonding, and explained it to Serena. She accepted his nature happily.
Soon they were drifting into sleep, but something leapt into Vegeta's mind. He bolted up in bed, surprising Serena.
"Vegeta?" she questioned, wrapping the sheets around her form as he disappeared into the bathroom, then reappeared with that towel. He approached her slowly and quietly. "What's that?" she asked. Vegeta breathed heavily as an undeniable blush reached his cheeks. Carefully, he dropped the towel, bowing on one knee before her. He quickly took her left had in his, then placed the item in her hand, opening it as he bolted it up in front of her face. He bowed his head, for his face was beat red,
"Serena" he practically shouted, though she wasn't sure he noticed, "Would you please do me the honor of being my bride?" he asked. The blushed brighter, felling he messed up his words as he stared up at her, panicked, "I mean my wife, but my bride to…I mean!" He faulted again, casting a quick glance to the ground as she smiled, "Marry me?" He concluded. Serena could fight back the laugh before nearly tackling him, giggling widely.
"Of coarse I will!"
Chapter Sixteen: The Rise of the Saiyans
Serena awoke to the cold shiver of loss of warmth, and the sound of a door creaking open. Serena quickly walked from the bedroom, wrapped in the blanket. She peeked around the corner, seeing Vegeta, fully dressed, and heading out the door.
"You're leaving?" Serena whispered, but thanks to his Saiyan hearing, he heard her. He whirled around, then walked over to her,
"I'll be back soon." He said simply. She nodded sadly. He turned her around, and then directed her toward the bedroom, "Go back to bed." He whispered. She smiled back at him, knowing he wasn't going to smile back. Actually, when he didn't, it made her smile more. She knew him all to well. He headed out the door then, leaving her in her thoughts.
Vegeta had completely forgotten about Renie and Rhayne. Well, after what had happened the night before, it was no surprise he did. It was still dark out, but he was sure they would be up. He flew over the city and neared the Son home then landed. He went through the front door, and would have gotten an ear-full for Chi-Chi hadn't Goku pointed out the children were asleep. Goku placed a friendly hand on Vegeta's shoulder.
"How'd it go with Sere-oh" Goku stopped. Unfortunately he knew that smell, for to Saiyan scent of it was strong-plus the fresh bonding mark.
Chi-Chi hurried, and got Renie and Rhayne. They excitedly ran up to him. "That good huh" Goku asked with a smirk, as they left Chi-Chi's earshot. Vegeta again huffed at him, only making him smirk wider. Vegeta began to take off to the air.
"Bye-Bye!" Rhayne called as they lifted off. Goku waved goodbye, but cracked into hysterics at Renie's words,
"Veggie-papa, you smell funny!" Vegeta hurried in the air, ignoring the two little children until they began pushing at his gut for his attention,
"What do you want?" he asked bitterly. They pouted,
"Mama?" Rhayne looked up at him with question eyes.
"Did our mother come home?" Renie asked. Vegeta smirked, but didn't answer. Vegeta walked into the apartment, and set the kids on the couch.
"Stay." He ordered, and disappeared into the bedroom, he was carrying a confused Serena when he came out, but then took her into the bathroom. "We have to get cleaned up. If you two dare move I'll slice your heads off." He snapped, and then went back into the bedroom. The girls shook their heads.
"What are you doing?" Serena asked as he dropped her in the bathtub.
"Clean up quick." He ordered. She did as told, though did complain a little. Minutes later, they returned, smelling much better. Serena was dressed in a sweater and flares, while Vegeta was in jeans and polo. He was waiting for her in the living room, smirking.
"What?" she asked straightening her shirt. She tipped her head, but her eyes widened when two little girls ran from behind his legs, yelling out for their mother. Serena dropped to her knees, still shocked when they hugged her. She was still for a moment, wondering if it was all for real.
"Renie? Rhayne?" she asked, pulling the girls away to look at them. They smiled, nodding. Serena could prevent her tears. As she hugged the life out of her children, she was sobbing her heart out. She stared up at Vegeta, his face emotionless. She smiled, and he smirked.
"Come on, quit you blubbering and we'll go get something to eat." He said. Food? Well, the Moon generation was known to love food. In a matter of seconds, the girls were out the door, beckoning Vegeta to hurry up.
Serena couldn't have been happier. She'd gotten identification for her, Renie, and Rhayne. Actually, Vegeta 'arranged' it. Serena didn't question him after he let the room, smirking. She'd heard a man's screaming, and knew he'd threatened him. He didn't hurt him though, so it was okay. Serena took Serena Tsukino once again-for now it would only remain that way until the day came that she would take Vegeta's last name. They'd debated over it for a very long time. There was: 'RulerofallSaiyans', which was obviously his, for some reason he didn't like 'Lockheart'. Then there was 'Badman' and 'Valentine'. Somehow they eventually compromised on Fanel. How they had managed that, she wasn't sure. As for Renie and Rhayne, they took Serena's name for now as her children.
"Mommy can I have a pony?" Rhayne begged tugging Serena out of her thoughts. Serena smiled, patting her daughter's head.
"Maybe" She said quietly. Rhayne grinned, then ran back into the party. Everyone one from the Z team was here, plus a few friends. Serena couldn't help but smile at what she saw. Yes, the subject was, of course, fighting, but Vegeta was actually having fun! He was holding a beer in one hand, and punching at Goku lightly with the other. He, Goku and Krillin were talking, or more so, yelling over the music.
The Son home was full of people, although Serena sat alone. Renie, Rhayne and Gohan were playing with some of Gohan's animal friends. Serena sat back and sighed. Something was wrong. She could sense it. No one else seemed to though. Not even Vegeta. Serena had to smile though. He was having such a good time.
"Oh My" Serena gripped her stomach and held her breath. Out of nowhere, something ran down her spine. A sickness crawled into her stomach. A rush ran over her, and made her light-headed. She lost feeling in her legs, and kneeled over as if to vomit. "Something's coming." She whispered to herself. She quickly sat up, but fell over when she tried to walk.
"Oh, are you all right Miss?" Master Roshi asked, his words gaining the attention of everyone else. She shook her head, stood, and the feeling returned. She ran outside, mush to everyone's surprise. She narrowed her eyes, and then spotted what appeared to be a space ship! She frowned, and pulled out her locket. Vegeta immediately recognized the energy, and chased after Sailor Moon as she headed to the crash site.
"Serena! Stop! Now! Wait for the rest of us!" Serena ignored him. For some reason, she had a feeling that whatever this is was going to need her full attention ASAP.
"Vegeta! Vegeta wait!" Goku tackled him when he didn't listen, "Hold it now, you can't go after her in your condition. She'll be fine." He assured. When Vegeta showed a hint of confusion, Goku rolled his eyes, "You can barely walk at all. You're drunk!" He insisted. Vegeta still didn't get it.
It was a familiar energy, but in a way, different. An eerie feeling crawled inside her body, and caused her to nearly double over. She finally reached a large pothole, and inside was a space ship. Her breathing became harder and ragged. The roof began to open and a form stepped out. Serena couldn't move. Was she seeing what she thought she was seeing? There was no possible way! He looked up at her, his cold ebony eyes looked at if they were piercing right through her soul. He snarled lightly, then smirked, and beckoned down to someone in the ship. Three other men came out. She was trembling so obviously. A whimper escaped her mouth. Was she going insane? Who was he?
"Why…why…" she couldn't help it. Her knees buckled beneath her, and she fell to the ground. What did it mean? He was dead! How? How was it possible? What would it do to everyone else?
"Aw, she's scared." One cooed. They headed up the pothole, and circled her like sharks on prey. One had long black hair, falling very messily down near his hips; another was the largest and completely bald. The third was shortest, with sleek ebony hair combed back just past his shoulder. And the last; well the last; Serena couldn't breathe as she looked up at him. She knew him. She stared up at him, and he stopped circling, causing the others to as well. She glared at him with cold eyes.
"What are you staring at?" he asked coldly. She didn't answer, just stared.
"You want us to show her some manners?" The bald one asked, grinning widely.
"Can't fight your own battles Bardock?" The man's eyes went wide. He took the collar of Serena's Sailor fuku who he was. She'd been told about him. She took a breath, and regained her composer, and lifted her to face him.
"How do you know my name?" he demanded. Serena didn't answer. Instead, she surprised him with a kick to the stomach. He fell backward in shock.
"You little prick!" The bald one sneered, and then beckoned for the man with long messy hair,
"Come on. Radditz, let's teach her how to treat a man." He said. Bardock rolled his eyes, and lifted her head back,
"Who are you? What" but he stopped, noting the Crescent Lunarian Symbol on her forehead. "Why look it here boys, we're in the presence of the Lunarian Princess!" He mocked.
"I bet the King would value this more than the prince." The one with long hair, Radditz said. "Eh Nappa?" he asked the tall, bald man. He grinned ear to ear.
"We can come back for the Prince, let's take her first-"
"No, Nappa, you and I shall stay. The King won't be pleased if we all just left without even looking for Prince Vegeta." The one with sleek hair spoke. Nappa rolled his eyes, but then mumbled an agreement. The two walked off, heading out to seek the Prince. Serena had lost all her senses. What were they talking about? This was all too strange! How could he know about her? Was it possible her presumption was right?
Nappa took the liberty of tossing her over his shoulder. Serena felt tears well in her eyes. For some reason, she had a feeling it would be better not to fight them. King Vegeta? Did that mean they were going to meet him? They were after his son, the man she was marrying. Maybe, just maybe, this could be a good thing. She went with out protest, except for the tears that for some reason didn't want to stop. As they dropped her and tied up her hands, she looked out the window to see an angered Vegeta, making it not in time to save her. 'Save me? But…this might be a good thing.'
"The Lunarian princess" Serena's ears perked. "Think how many secrets we can learn!" She leaned back to listen to the men,
"I bet she has no idea about the Saiyan-Lunarian war." Radditz said.
"Saiyans have hated Lunarians for centuries." Nappa added, "King Vegeta will use her, then kill her. Simple as that."
"Shut up and do your work." Bardock spat, much to the men's surprise. They complied though. Serena could feel tears falling down her cheeks and her body began to numb. The good feeling washed into a hysteric alert. She looked at the window at Vegeta, trying to catch up with the ship going into atmosphere, the Z warriors not far behind. She looked down at him; the anger in his eyes was frightening, even to her. He blasted a small fire at the ship, shaking it ever so lightly. With an angry growl, Radditz pushed her into the window, putting a ki to her head, a threat playing in his eyes. Serena couldn't look at him. She was crying to hard.
"Why's he chasing after you?" Nappa asked, sneering at Vegeta as Piccolo and Goku were restraining him. When Serena didn't answer, he lifted her head, but as Nappa began threats, the man with long sleek hair spoke,
"Look!" he said. Nappa growled at the man,
"What Kyuri?" he snapped. Kyuri held her hand, pointing to the ring. Nappa raised a brow, "So?"
"So," Kyuri began, "Did you see the Prince? He was pissed! I bet he claimed her as his mate!" he said confidently. Nappa fell into hysterics.
"Prince Vegeta? Bother with a mate? Never!" He assured. Kyuri looked down at the crying blonde,
"Well? What connection do you have with Vegeta?" he asked. With a choke, Serena looked up at him with tear-full eyes, but found her voice.
"He's my fiancé." She managed. Nappa's, Radditz's, and Bardock's eyes went wide.
"Told you!" Kyuri snapped. Bardock growled low in his throat, and then shook his head.
"Radditz, she needs to be weakened. Do whatever you want with her; just make sure she can't fight back." He ordered, and walked away, leaving Serena completely defenseless in body and mind at hid mercy as Nappa and Kyuri went back down to Earth to collect Prince Vegeta.
"Damn it Kakarot! I'll kill you for this!" Vegeta spat as he fought to shake the entire Z team off him. It was to late anyhow though. They were gone. They, whoever they were, had left with Serena. Why hadn't she fought them? Were they that strong? Could they be?
"Vegeta, settle down!" Goku yelled, gripping his wrists, and trying to force him back to the ground.
"No! I will not until she is back here on this god forsaken mud ball of a planet!" he announced, managing to shake off Krillin at least. The team struggled further as he began to go super, eyes and hair flashing briefly, "You pathetic ingrates! Let go or I swear to God I'll kill each of you nice and Painfully!" when they didn't. Vegeta grew more enraged.
"We can't hold him forever!" Piccolo yelled.
"Yea, but we can't risk hurting him." Goku argued. Krillin let out an obvious moan,
"Who care about him, what about us?" he said with pleading eyes. At this point though, Vegeta looked like he was ready to fight them whether they let go or not.
"Daddy?" it barely caught his ear. The soft voice of a 4-year-old Rhayne called to him. Vegeta slowly turned around, staring blankly at the child with lavender hair and cerulean eyes. Renie was next to her, coward in fear, pulling Rhayne away from him. Why though? Why was she?
"What are you doing?" he asked, quickly falling out of the semi-transformation, and easing. The Z team cautiously let go. Vegeta didn't notice. He repeated himself, "Renie, what are you doing?" Renie pulled hard enough at her sister to put her behind her. She shakily stood to protect her, though her fear was obvious. She feared Vegeta.
Normally, this would be the time when Vegeta smirked and laughed, oh, and killed them. But Renie and Rhayne?
"Would you really have killed them?" she asked. Vegeta didn't looked at her, but from what she could see, his face was totally serious,
"Hell yea." He said simply. Renie said no more as they moved on with it. She had to wonder though, what was up with him? To be honest, he seemed, sort of heartless at times. Even worse than Darien seemed to be. How could Serena be in love with someone like that? Or was she wrong about him?
Voices approached the Z-Senshi though, and they were met with some chillingly familiar faces.
"Nappa." Vegeta spat in acknowledgment.
Serena held her head high as she was being taken down the main hallway to the Royal Throne Room. This was her 3rd day on this planet of beauty and perfection. Her room was strangely how she recollected her room on the moon. She was only taken in there to sleep. They gave her little food, and she went though a beating the rest of the day. She was nowhere near strong enough to fight. This was her first time seeing something other than the cherubs of her room and the ocean view from her window.
The castle was positively miraculous. It was of white marble stone. As she entered the throne room, her breath caught. Delegates and Politicians swarmed threw the throne room like bees in a hive. She figured what she saw was Vegeta's father, considering he looked just like him. A smirk crossed his face as she was presented before him. She wasn't sure about all of this.
"What a surprise to see the Lunarian princess Alive!" He said with a wide smile. "Tell me princess, why are you not at your homeland of the silver moon?" he asked. Serena couldn't look at him. He looked too much like Vegeta. She didn't answer, just kept her mouth shut. So, he continued. "Princess, I have a request of you." She looked up slightly, curiosity playing in her eyes. He smirked at this, "You join my forces and fight for my planet, and I'll release you safely." He said. Serena raised a brow at this, though cringed as it slightly opened a sore.
"Then may I ask why you've beaten the life out of me?" she asked,
"Just in case you refuse, so you can't fight any of us."
"And if I refuse?" she asked, so quietly, he barely heard it, even with his Saiyan hearing,
"You will die. I cannot allow our enemies get their hands on you."
"Sir. I was under the impression this race and planet was long gone, yet here I stand, on this planet, face to face with this kingdom's King. I believe I have the right to have my questions on how all of this was regenerated." When the king didn't respond, Serena had to wonder if she'd used the wrong word. 'What does regenerated mean again?'. King Vegeta sighed, and then sat back.
"You feel you must know how this world has come back to life?" She nodded, "Then I will tell you. Around one year ago, a blessing appeared in the Gates of Time and Space," He began. Serena immediately recognized the Gates of Time and Space. Sailor Pluto guarded them. "She was only 3 years old, but was traveling through the dimensions. According to legend, she fell into the world of the dead, there; crying tears of loneliness, her tears met those of the soles lying sleeping in the world of the dead. She awakened these soles. Among them were the lives of many of the Saiyan race. Even our planet was recreated. Unaware of what she was doing, she created a whole in Space and Time. Since then, we've found our planet, and re-made our home. The problem is that also among those awakened, where two very evil soles. One had once held a power over us; Frezia. The other, well, we really don't know him. He's just extremely powerful; maybe even more than Frezia. That is why we need your help Princess." Serena sighed,
"And why is your son, Prince Vegeta, not here to defend his kingdom?" Serena asked. King Vegeta was taken completely aback, but she continued, "Is it because you never saw him after the age of 8? Didn't you hand him over to Frezia to be tortured in the most unjust ways? Sir, you expect me to trust a man that did that to his own son?" She could read the complete confusion in his eyes,
"But…my son…is dead." He stated; sort of pathetically. Serena shook her head,
"No sir, Vegeta is very much alive. Ask Sir Bardock-san if you do not believe me. He, Kyuri-san, Nappa-san, and Radditz-baka each saw him."
"What?" Serena smirked to herself as she heard the silent argument between Bardock and Radditz as Bardock ordered Radditz to calm down.
"He's alive?" The King asked. Serena nodded,
"Yes. A man name Goku beat Frezia, and since then, Vegeta has lived on the planet Earth, becoming stronger. Possibly stronger than even me I fear." She stated, quite pleased with his reaction.
"Sir! Sir!" A man ran in, hurrying up to the King. "Nappa just reported in. He and Kyuri are on their way with Prince Vegeta sir." He said. The King still had that shocked look on his face.
"I will decide if I shall help you or not when Vegeta gets here." She stated, and began to walk off. King Vegeta noticed just in time,
"Wait! What right do you have to say such to me? I am the king of all Saiyans!"
"And I'm the Princess of Lunarians. Champion of Justice, Sailor Moon. Legend off warrior, Serena Tsukino." She smirked, "Beat that, oh 'King of Saiyans!"
Chapter Seventeen: Nibbles
Serena couldn't help but fidget with her new outfit. She wasn't quite sure about it. They had placed her in Saiyan armor, which was a little too revealing for her liking. She sighed as the ship began to come into dock. It'd been days since she'd seen Vegeta. Because of the load they had and in such a small ship, it took longer to get here than it took for her too.
"You do know that his highness doesn't know you are engaged to his son." Bardock said, walking up behind the Lunarian princess in her ancestor's enemies clothing. Serena nodded,
"Yes I know. I also know that I'm not about to say anything until I get Vegeta's approval." Bardock rolled his eyes,
"If I had a PENNY for every time you said that I'd be richer than the King." Serena giggled, shaking her head. "I don't see how you of all people ended up with Vegeta,"
"I don't see how that horrible guy won your heart babe." A man interjected, "How about you leave him and come on with me?" he said, grinning. Serena snickered, and pulled away,
"No." she said simply.
"Come on. What kind of taste does a woman have if she picks a weakling?" Serena's eyes went wide. Bardock immediately stepped back. For the past couple days, Serena had been doing to men what she was doing now to anyone that called Vegeta a weakling or anything else for that matter. She punched him right in the jaw, lifted him up and threw his against a wall. He slumped to the ground, out cold.
"You really must quit that." Bardock snapped. Serena huffed a bit and folded her arms over her chest. Bardock snorted a bit and crossed his arms too. "Bitchy" He muttered. He was lucky it was too loud in there for her to hear.
"Ship docking" Someone called. King Vegeta entered the room, followed by his court. Serena could feel herself glowing. The King beckoned her over and Bardock as well. She was trying to be quiet, but found it extremely difficult.
As the hatch opened, the first to run out was Gohan, Renie, and Rhayne. They immediately searched around, and spotted Serena. In a hurry they ran over, yelling this or that before jumping into her arms. Serena stared down at Gohan, then up at Bardock. He had no idea this was his grandson. Serena knew he knew his son and his family would be here, but he seemed quite calm.
The entire Z team began to load out, Chi-Chi complaining about the ride, Goku apologizing for her, Piccolo snickering at every Saiyan in the room, Krillin cautiously looking around, making sure this wasn't a trap or something. Vegeta came out last. Most of the attention was on him. Some people began to talk about how much he looked like his father, others about how different he looked. Some about who the people he was with were. Others about how it took a 3rd class-man to beat Frezia, and how 'weak' he was.
Serena smiled. Vegeta finally found her in the crowd, and stared at her from his spot on the docking podium, sighing with relief. 'She's wearing Saiyan clothing.' He noted. He had wondered what she would look like in Saiyan clothing. He was glad he found out. Sure it looked great ON her, but the way it made her look would make any man to want to just take it right off!
"Serena! Where did you go? Vegeta through a tantrum!" Gohan said, so loudly everyone began to listen, and whisper, then laugh lightly to him or herself, "I don't think he was happy cuz he kept punching Sir Nappa and Sir Kyuri for letting those men take you." Serena looked up at Vegeta and smiled. She didn't get a smile back, he just looked away.
"Vegeta was cursing them out really bad mom! I think he missed you, he kept telling them if you were hurt at all he'd beat the shit out of them!" Vegeta took a breath, and began to get off the platform, no longer wanting everyone staring at him. Some could be hurt saying how cute it was, others about how disgusting it was, and the rest not too sure.
"Renie don't swear-"
"Are you going to marry him?" Serena sighed and patted Rhayne on the head as people began to gasp and talk about it amongst themselves. Serena shook her head, "I bet you two are going to have a baby!" she exclaimed.
"You got to have sex to have a baby Rhayne!" Renie snapped. Serena's eyes went wide, as the commotion rose,
"Okay, quite down now-"
"Yea, but they'd get married before they'd do that." Gohan interrupted, "Wouldn't they?" Renie shrugged.
"ANYWAYS!" Serena exclaimed, covering Gohan and Renie's mouths.
"Where do babies come from?" Rhayne asked, tugging at Serena armor. Serena's eyes went wide, and a small whine escaped her mouth.
"Who the hell said you brats were allowed to talk?" Vegeta snapped, raised a brow at the kids. They immediately quieted.
"Vegeta." Vegeta looked over at his father,
"Father," Vegeta acknowledged.
"Did Nappa and Kyuri tell you our predicament son?" he asked, Vegeta huffed and mumbled a 'yea'. The King nodded, "Good, then Bardock, direct them to the reserved wing." Bardock nodded as well. Goku didn't notice him. Bardock didn't say a word as he typed in the names of the people in the rooms. Both Krillin and Piccolo had their own rooms. Chi-Chi and Goku were sharing they're, as were Serena and Vegeta. Gohan, Rhayne, and Renie were also shared one big room. Goku's and Chi-Chi's were the last room,
"I presume you're the 3rd class Saiyan Kakarot?" he asked. Goku blinked for a moment, and then nodded, grinning.
"Yup but please, call me Goku!" he said. "And this is my wife Chi-Chi," he said, and Chi-Chi stopped complaining for a minute to smile. "And over there is my son, Gohan." He said pointing the boy helping Rhayne up after she fell. Goku couldn't help but notice the funny look on the man's face, "You okay?" he asked. Bardock nodded, and then bowed his head slightly.
"Good work killing Freeza kid. Hope you're still as strong as they say." Goku blinked as the man walked away. He could have sworn he saw a swirl of pride and sadness in the man's eyes.
"Goku" Goku immediately forgot about, hearing the purr of Chi-Chi's voice. He smiled at her, but knew that look. She beckoned him inside. He gulped, and then quickly did as told. She was either going to kill him, or they were gettin' it on tonight! (woot)
"Oh! Chi-Chi that hurt!" Serena fell into hysterics, no longer able to press her ear to the wall to listen. Vegeta growled and rolled his eyes, leaning against the fireplace on the far wall.
"What, you can't handle a little nibble?"
"Nibble? Heh…"
"Shut up." Serena had to hold her legs together as to not wet her pants.
"Oh that is too funny." She managed after calming a bit. Vegeta crossed his arms over his chest, snorting at her comment. Serena giggled,
"Aw…Veggie-chan jealous cuz Goku's getting the action tonight?" She mocked. Vegeta glared at her,
"I don't get jealous!" he yelled, then huffed. "And she bit him for god sakes!" Serena smirked, then got up, coyly walking over to him,
"What? Veggie-chan afraid of getting bit?" She said. Vegeta snickered,
"I'm afraid of nothing. I'm the prince of-"
"All Saiyans who just happens to have something big on his mind now doesn't he?" she said, her laughter gone now as she straightened her armor, but the strap keep falling apart. Vegeta picked it up then placed it on right. She did look incredible in Saiyan armor.
"What makes you say that?" he said simply. Serena sighed,
"To be honest, I think you should fight for your home." Vegeta looked at her for a moment, and then snickered.
"That is not what concerns me. Of coarse I was planning on joining the war." He said. Serena blinked, but then she understood. Much to his surprise, she wrapped her arms around him, embracing him with love. He couldn't help but shutter. He'd changed so much since she came around. He already knew it was for the better, but he was skeptical of what it was that he felt. He had no doubt he loved her. It was just that there was a feeling that was so strong, he wondered if it was safe to allow. It felt like it was going to consume him entirely. Was that okay?
He sighed, and then returned the embrace. They stayed like that for a couple minutes. Serena almost laughed. She knew he was feeling strange about this. He wasn't one for displaying affections. Anything he did was a huge breakthrough. "Vegeta," Serena whispered, so softly that her breath touched his skin, and he shuttered. "I promise, Freeza won't be a problem to you." She said. She could feel him stiffen, "I'm positive you can beat him. I have no doubt." She knew he had one more uncertainty that he'd never speak aloud, even to her. So, she assured him herself, "And I swear he won't be able to do to you what he did when you were young. Not only wouldn't I allow it, but he'd never get the chance to. Your to strong to be overpowered by him." She said, "Or have you forgotten you're the strongest man in the universe?" Vegeta nearly laughed. She still though that? "Everything's going to be fine. I'll fight too." Vegeta laughed mockingly,
"A woman fight" Serena smiled.
"I can try, can I not?" Vegeta rolled his eyes.
"Serena …." He trailed, and then kissed her. She knew what he meant, and it didn't hurt her that he couldn't say it. She knew. She knew.
"Chi-Chi, get away from the wall!" Goku pleaded, pulling at his wife from the waist, pushing his weight down on the bed, but it didn't budge, and neither did she.
"Oh my god, they are having sex!" She exclaimed, pressing harder.
"Holy shit! Damn it Serena, that hurt!"
"I though you said you could handle a nibble!"
"Nibble? Psh!"
"Whola whimp."
"WHAT?"
"I was kidding!"
"You little-"
"Ah! Vegeta what's with that look? Vegeta…no…get away…VEGETA!"
Chapter Eighteen: The War has Begun
Serena sighed as she adjusted her armor.
"Stand straight!" Vegeta whispered firmly to her. Serena did as told. She didn't like lining up like this, listening to the King mumble on and on, but she had no choice. Today was the day they invade the enemy's homeland. Serena could feel a sickness in her stomach. She'd been announced one of the generals. She didn't like that at all.
Vegeta, of course, led the whole thing. In the past week, everyone had found that Vegeta was stronger than they presumed. He was supposed to be even stronger than the moon princess. Serena sighed again as they loaded onto space crafts. Chi-Chi, Renie, and Rhayne were staying behind for this one. Goku and Vegeta were taking this whole thing pretty lightly. Gohan wasn't too nervous, unlike Krillin, whom was shaking like a leaf. Piccolo looked….green.
Serena sighed, and stepped away from the group a bit. The designated planet wasn't far away. She could see it in fact. Things began to quite down, and people began readying for battle. Serena had never done this before. Everyone else seemed ready, even little Gohan. Serena began to shake. Was this like it was in movies? Would they charge yelling and screaming? Or would they get time to land? Would they have to struggle to even get on the ground and fire a shot?
As they neared the planet, Serena held her breath. Vegeta had a wide smirk on his face, and a strange look in his eyes. Serena gulped. Then finally, they landed. Everyone began to pack out quickly and quietly. Out of nowhere, a ki blast was shot. The man next to Serena went flying, and met his death. Serena could feel her heart beating faster as an army appeared, ready and waiting.
The Z team, along with the many ships of Saiyans that landed here went straight into battle, no fears. Ki blasts were shooting around Serena. People were beating the life out of one another. Serena felt fear overwhelm her. Were they crazy? This was suicide! Their army was twice the size of what we had. More and more people from their world and from this world came to fight. The dead were piling up, even around Serena. She began to stumble around, away from anyone coming near her, until she ran into Vegeta. Vegeta quickly killed the man in front of his, and whirled around, a ki blast ready. Serena gasped, but sighed when he depleted it.
"What are you doing just standing there? Fight damn it!" He ordered, picking her up slightly and pushing her into the battle. Serena blinked for a moment, and then looked back at him. Did he really just do that? There was something strange about him; something different. He smirked from everyone he killed and was yelling at anyone not doing the same, even her. She felt tears well inside her, and begun to form in her eyes.
"Hey baby, you looking for someone to tango with?" someone said. Serena turned around just in time to be punched in the face. As she sat on the ground and stared up at him, she couldn't prevent the tears. There was no way she was fighting like this. She took a breath, then drew her energy, radiating the power if the Silver crystal, and killing as many targets as she could. About 80 or 90 were turned to dust, including the guy Vegeta was fighting. A few men applauded her happily as they passed her, patting her shoulders and mumbling whatnot to Vegeta as they headed forward to challenge the next enemy line.
Vegeta stopped and look back at Serena though. She looked so small and helpless as the men ran past her, and a few tears rolled down her flushed cheeks.
"There's NO crying in war Serena. No crying." He said, so bitter coldly, that it made her shiver. Serena nodded, and bit her lip. Still, that feeling welling in her gut told her to move forward, and wouldn't you know it, she found the source of that awful feeling. As she peered up, he noticed that they're forces were invading cities! Attacking innocent people! Serena shook her head in anger.
"What lowlifes!" she muttered. "This is ending now." With a quick draw power from the Silver Crystal, Serena released as much of her attack as possible. A light engulfed the area, and only a few of their enemies remained standing. The Saiyans looked at her in shock.
She marched up to the city as quick as possible. She was horrified. They were terracing innocent people. Serena didn't care if he didn't want her to cry, she did. "I can't allow this." She told herself. Praying she wouldn't regret this later, she extended her powers outward. The Saiyans began to lift from the ground, and land back at the now enemy-free battle site.
"They're sending in more forces! We have to retreat! Hide!" Someone called. Everyone began to spread out. Vegeta snatched Serena's arm, and carried her to the safety in a tree trunk. It was very roomy, but Serena felt closed in.
"What were you thinking? We could have had that city! Don't you get it! That's what you do in war!" He hollered. Serena turned away, crying into her hands. "Damn it, would you stop that?" he snapped.
"NO! No I won't!" Serena screamed, but then again buried her face in her hands again. Vegeta rolled his eyes, and sat down. This was ridiculous. Vegeta didn't comfort her or anything. He sat there and let her cry through a storm, all night. By morning, Serena was done crying and keeping to herself. Troops were everywhere, but there was a rumor going around; which Goku was listening in on,
"The general said to let the Saiyans do whatever they pleased, just look for the moon princess." A guard said,
"The moon princess?" another repeated. The first nodded, "How are we supposed to know who she is?"
"The general said that we'd know." The men shrugged and continued on. Goku frowned. He had to find Serena and Vegeta, fast!
"This is too easy." Vegeta said as they headed down the streets of the cities. People began to hide, which Vegeta found quite amusing. Serena frowned, and then sighed. Out of nowhere, a ball came and hit her foot. She blinked, but then knelt down to pick it up. Two kids ran out, and gasped upon seeing her. One moved to get the ball, but his older sister held him back,
"No! She's a Saiyan! We have to get away!" she whispered, loud enough for Serena to hear though. Serena frowned, and looked own at her armor, and then shook her head, and the held ball carefully to them, extending it out. They wearily looked at her. Serena smiled, "I won't hurt you, I promise." She said. With a big breath, the older sister reached out, and took her ball. Serena smiled at the children and they began to laugh,
"Thank you!" The boy exclaimed.
"Your welcome-"
"And what do we have here?" Vegeta stomped in-between Serena and the children, causing all three to tumble backward. "Some little brats to squash" Serena frowned, and then looked at the two frightened kids. With an angry look, she stood up,
"Vegeta lay a finger on them and I'll be the one to kill you myself." She threatened. Vegeta raised a brow, then laughed,
"Like you could" The next thing he knew, he had a ki sword to his neck.
"Vegeta I'm giving you 5 seconds to back away."
"Serena-"
"…5…"
"Now come on!"
"…4…"
"Damn it Serena, this is how war works, it's-"
"…3…"
"Serena don't be pig-headed!"
"…2…"
"All right all right." He said, and eased away back into the street. Serena looked down at the kids, and then smiled a little regretfully.
"Go run and play now you two, but keep hidden. There are lots of mean guys like my friend here out today, okay?" The two nodded, and ran back around their home. Serena sighed, and then continued the down street.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Serena didn't answer. Vegeta groaned, "Fine, be this way." He mumbled, and then went a separate way. He didn't even pay attention to the gossip around him or the scream as he continued on, arguing with himself in his mind. What was he was supposed to do?
No real war went on. The people were letting Saiyans do whatever they wanted. Vegeta couldn't figure it out. It'd been at least two weeks, and he had yet to see Serena, or any or the Z team, besides Krillin, whom he ditched the second he found him. A brawl was going on between a Saiyan and an officer of this planet. Vegeta finally realized it was Goku
"They captured her!" The officer managed through Goku's headlock
"Captured who?" Vegeta demanded, making his way over. Goku looked up, sighing in relief.
"Serena!" He exclaimed. "They wanted Serena! That was there entire plan. They KNEW she was on the way! This has been so easy because they wanted her!" Vegeta's eyes went wide.
"WHAT? Where is she?" Goku pointed to the palace
"In there." Vegeta growled, then quickly lifted off the ground and flew at his highest speed toward the palace, ignoring Goku's cries for him to wait up. As he made it through it's halls, he began to notice how barren it was, besides the warriors hanging around, not bothering with him.
"You! What did they do with the moon Princess?" He demanded lifted one of the warriors. The Warrior pointed up.
"They took her up there." He mused, in very much a high state. Vegeta growled, then dropped the man and speeded up. It wasn't until he reached the very top did he find her. The sight took him aback.
The room was made of ancient stone, with vines growing over it. Warriors sat around the room, along with servants as well. The room was full of a sergeant with a seductive suggestion to it as well. A woman with long ebony hair, highlighted with gold and silver in some places, 'laying on a red spread, and being fanned and fed. She was in the center of the room, with someone else, laying on a fluffy purple silk spread. He was also being feed and fanned. It was Frezia.
That's not what shocked him though. There was a girl, lying in his lap, leaning against his chest, though she wasn't looking up. She was wearing a brown skirt, slit in many places, and white shirt, which was half off. Her legs were set apart, with Freeza's tail slid up and down her inner legs, nearing her vagina, and even letting the tip enter turn to make her squeal, then pulling back up. He had one hand playing with her breast, while the other was free. She moaned all of a sudden as his tail went deeper.
"You like that?" he asked. She nodded, and he laughed. Helplessness overcame Vegeta. Frezia took note of him, "Vegeta, nice to know you decided to join us." Vegeta shook her head, nearly stumbling over,
"What he hell are you doing to her?" he demanded. Vegeta looked down at her as she mindlessly played wit her hair. "Serena…" he whispered. Frezia smirked,
"Goodnight Vegeta." Vegeta didn't have the chance to register what he said before he was knocked out.
Vegeta woke not long after he was knocked out. He shook his head, and tried to look around. He seemed to be on what looked like the second to last floor, along with Frezia. He snarled and stood,
"Where is she? Where's Serena?" He demanded. Frezia pointed up the stairs. Vegeta growled, glaring at him for a moment. This was a trap, he knew it, but what other choice did he hand? He headed up the stairs.
All that was in there was gone. The air was clear, and everything was normal. Serena sat, her back facing Vegeta, looking out a window. "Serena?" he asked, moving over, and turning her around. She looked up at him, eyes as innocent as even, but lips sowed shut. Vegeta stepped back, and shook his head, "Serena, let's go, come on." Serena frown, the turned away. Vegeta knelt down next to her, "Serena?" She didn't answer.
"She won't answer you." Frezia interjected. Vegeta snapped up,
"What did you do to her?" he demanded. Frezia smirked.
"Gave her what she wanted: A man that didn't go insane at an uprising; one that didn't yell at her for just who she is."
"HER LIPS ARE SOWED TOGETHER!" Vegeta yelled out. Frezia shrugged,
"It's what she wanted. She believed that her speaking caused problems." Vegeta looked at the ground, clenching his fists, and debating what to do. Without anything coming to mind, he did the only thing he could. He charged at Frezia.
Frezia didn't hesitate to fight back either. A battle was going on, and the women with ebony hair had come up to braid Serena's hair, and fix her ensemble. Vegeta couldn't even comprehend what was going on. Serena was with Frezia now? How in gods name did his happen? What had he done to her?
A flashback of the battlefield playing in his mind; with the tree and the children. He should have known better. War like this wasn't her style. Of course, she had her own way of handling that. It was him that was the problem. The uprising of his home and people had really made him thick headed. They all praised him, even more than Goku. And how did that happen? Serena bragged about him. She told about how he'd saved her life countless time, how strong he was. He wasn't really stronger than her. No one in this universe could defeat her, except Freeza apparently. Or was it him that brought her to this? He didn't know, but he had to figure it out.
Another punch was thrown and Vegeta was sent into the far wall. It's crumbling managed to catch Serena's attention. She looked on, worried, but the ebony-haired woman turned her face around. Vegeta looked up at her. She was a true beauty. What was frightening was that she had features that matched Serena's; her eyes, her visage. She was a replica with ebony, silver, and gold hair. She glared at him with so much hatred, it shocked him. Who was she? What did she want? Vegeta shook his head, and growled.
This was it. As Frezia moved in for another shot, he moved, and snatched up Serena as he flew by. The woman could be heard cursing at him as he flew away. Vegeta didn't stop though, and Serena didn't move. Finally he found a clearing at set her down. She looked up at him, eyes bewildered.
"Serena?" he whispered. Serena stared at him, a blank expression on her face. He shook his head and took her by the forearms, shaking her desperately. "Damn it Serena, don't you remember me?" Vegeta demanded. She shook her head. Vegeta couldn't help but shake. She didn't know him, at all. His knees began to buckle, and he collapsed, he hands sliding down her arms. He was shocked when he felt her hand on his head though. She looked down at him worriedly. Vegeta took a breath, and then stood again. "I'm taking this off." He stated, and began to pull at the thread. Serena immediately pulled away, flailing around in protest. "Whoa, calm down!" Vegeta said, motioning for her to settle. She did after awhile.
"Vegeta! Serena!" Vegeta immediately looked up at Goku as he flew over, but it took a moment for Serena to. Goku grinned, landing, "How's she doing?" he asked. Vegeta frowned, and then lifted Serena up again,
"We're all going back to Vegeta-sei." He started. Goku's eyes widened.
"Why?"
"Don't Question my order Kakarot!" Goku gulped,
"Whoa, geez" Vegeta pretended he didn't hear that as the remaining troops began to round up.
"Hey! Look!" Krillin called out. Vegeta gritted his teeth at the site of Freeza. He immediately stood in front of Serena protectively. Serena blinked, but smiled up at Frezia.
"My pet…" Freeza beckoned. Serena began to walk forward, but Vegeta caught her wrist.
"Serena, don't! You belong here!" Serena blinked at him. Freeza began to laugh bitterly.
"Ah Vegeta She has no idea who you are! Give it up! You pushed her past the limit!" he said, smirking, "She's not a Saiyan Vegeta, and she didn't want one like you!" the man shook his head. "You haven't changed much have you?" he said, as a smirk crossed over his crimson lips, "Why would anyone want you Vegeta? You're worthless and weak. You could not even beat this girl; the one you say you protected and saved from those demons! Who fought them Vegeta? Who battled their army while you slept?" Vegeta gritted his teeth, staring down at a clenched fist. Vegeta was too late to notice Serena was back with Freeza. "Look at the world you bestowed upon her and tell me if you think she was happy."
Freeza's words were bitter cold as he turned and left with Serena. Many moments of silence past, when the prince didn't move, or speak,
"Vegeta" Goku asked gently. Vegeta didn't look at him, but asked, just in a whisper,
"What do I do?" Goku sucked in a sharp breath, and then released it with a shudder. He placed a hand on Vegeta's shoulder, then announced,
"We're returning to Vegeta-sei! Get going people!" He ordered.
"What? We can't just leave her!" Vegeta stared up at him angrily, though stay tears played in his eyes.
"We're staying," Goku corrected. Vegeta eased a bit then calmed down. Goku seemed confident and in control. This was something new. He'd changed at lot over the years too.
"Rivka! Watch it!" Vegeta was snapped out of his thoughts at the sound of two familiar voices. The two children whom he'd threatened to kill, were out again, playing a tag game it seemed. That was until the girl, Rivka, ran into Vegeta. She looked up at him, then but frowned, and gasped. He watched as she cowered from him. Normally, he'd smirk, but this time, he felt a sickening in his stomach.
"Stay away from her!" the little boy ordered, though he was obviously shaking. He stood arms up, and fists ready to give it a try. Vegeta reached down, and picked the girl up, and brushed her off.
"Watch where your going, not all Saiyans will let you live." He said, and then turned around. The two looked at each other for a moment before Rivka spoke,
"Why do you want to kill us?" She asked. Vegeta looked down at her out of the corner of his eyes, then looked out toward the castle,
"Because your leader is an asshole" The two gasps then whispered to one another about his swearing.
"It's not like WE like him either you know!" the boy said, hands-on-hips.
"Yea, he's mean to out people." Rivka said,
"If I were strong enough, I'd take care of him myself!" the boy said, bring up his fist as an example. Rivka rolled her eyes,
"Yea right! I'd have a better chance than you!" she bit, "Oki, you couldn't kick a can without falling over first!" she said, Oki growled,
"I bet I could beat you! And Freeza! I'll be strong enough! I make myself! I'll be the most strongest person"
"Could you shut up already?" Vegeta snapped. The children immediately quieted. As he sat there, the two children blabbering on and on, he couldn't help but think about everything. This whole plan was pointless. It could have easily been done without loosing the lives of so many warriors and innocents. He just wanted a taste of the way things use to be, and in doing so, he showed Serena hate and war. It didn't seem fair.
"Come on Vegeta, we have a lot of work to do." Goku ordered as the ships began to lift off. Vegeta watched as they left, then looked at the castle once more.
"Serena…"
Chapter Nineteen: Sorrow of a Man
Far Away, Long Ago
Wandering Lost, So Alone
Passing eyes, parting sighs
Some pains come through
Where time flows no one know
Passing dreams, barely seen
In the sky thoughts of love go by
Ah So far the moon's reach
Gathering us up
Over and over
Ah deep within our dreams
All on there own
Some smiles win free
Serena couldn't help but find the song familiar. She felt an eerie-ness creep upon her as Vegita sang the melody. Vegita was the name of the woman with ebony hair, streaked with gold and silver, and eyes of cerulean that matched her own. Serena couldn't help but feel a closeness to her. She was 16, 7 years younger than she was, but Serena already felt attached to the rather, detached woman.
She would talk for hours about her home back on planet Earth, though it must have been from a different dimension, because it was nothing like her planet Earth, either of them. She spoke of her sisters, whom were both of her elder, also her mother, and father. Her mother was a define warrior, known for her place in democracy and her caring persona. Her father was a true warrior. Though his past was filled with hatred, he became a warrior of justice, thanks to his wife. He was her idle.
Though she wished to be like her mother, her dream altered at her mother's disappearance, so she was left with her father, and the dream to be like him. Though, this was difficult with him now building a wall around himself. Vegita was a quite girl, but with a craving for power. She was strong too; stronger than Serena herself or so she feared. Of course, anyone would be stronger than Serena at this point.
Serena shook her head, getting up to look out the window. Down below, the battle was still roaring. That man and his friend had begun an assault on the castle determined to get her. She didn't understand why. Should she know him? She felt like she should.
Serena sighed and leaned against the wall, rubbing at her injuries. Tears formed in her eyes as she remembered a few days ago. Serena wanted to know why. Why was this man so determined to get her? Why can't she remember her past? How did she end up here? Once he understood what she was saying, Freeza was enraged, and released his anger on her. Serena had never been more frightened. So now, she rubbed at the infecting wounds, which covered her body, regaining the scars, from who knows where, that were previously leaving.
This occurred everyday. She didn't understand any of it. She hated what was happening. He told her about her life. That she was nothing without him. That she had nothing. She was an ungrateful brat that needed to be taught a lesson.
Serena's eyes went wide as Freeza entered her room. Vegita immediately left, not looking at Serena, for fear of pitting her. Freeza closed to door. For some reason, Serena found this torture familiar. It was all too strange. As Frezia approached her, she could here that man breaking through yet another barrier. And for some reason, she found herself praying for a savior; for him.
"BIG BANG BLAST" And the man was turned to dust. Vegeta had Goku had no problem destroying the castle guardians. And though hope was swelling in Vegeta, so was a worry. Something was wrong, he knew it.
"What kept you boys?" Vegeta recognized the woman with ebony hair, known as Vegita to Serena and Freeza alone. The woman examined Vegeta, and then sighed.
"Where's Serena?" Goku asked, and though his voice was calm, it was forceful. She pointed up the stairs.
"Same places as before Vegeta" She said. Goku began to head up, but Vegeta hesitated,
"What's wrong?" Goku asked. Vegeta's face held concern, but anger,
"What should I expect?" He asked. Vegita sighed,
"The worst" Vegeta couldn't prevent the growl as he sprinted up the familiar steps. Goku easily blasted through the door.
"Oh my god…" Vegeta didn't want to know. He slowly moved Goku over. He sucked in a sharp breath. Freeza straightened from his hunched position. Serena was bloody and beaten beneath him, and her skirt was up. Frezia smirked, and punched his hands together,
"Great, I'll get a warm up before I put her on the ride." He said, the sentence slithering off his tongue.
"Why you" But Goku cut Vegeta off,
"CAMEHAMEHA!" he hollered, send his attack flying at Freeza. He easily dodged it, and it went through the wall, creating a cloud of dust and debris. "Go get Serena." Goku commanded. Vegeta did, picking up the barely alive blonde. "Ready?" Goku sneered. Freeza smirked, taking a stance as well, until a ship flew by, and hovered in the open wall.
"Master Freeza, we'll have better results if we escape now." Vegita said with a mischievous glint behind the blue of her eyes. Freeza hesitated, but did enter the ship,
"Next time" He promised as they flew away. Goku sighed, falling on his bum,
"Whoa I'm beat." He said. Vegeta lifted Serena in his arms, gentle with her wounds. She was so limp and lifeless in his arms. How could he have let this happen?
"Damn you Freeza…damn you…" he whispered. Goku perked, noticing Vegeta's power level increasing. "You have to hang on Serena…" he continued. As he felt Serena's life energy fade his own power exploded to the highest it'd ever reached, and he jumped to Super Saiyan form in a flash of light.
The Golden light radiated around him, and soon absorbed Serena as well. Slowly and steadily, Serena's life energy increased. The silver of her Senshi form even began to show, and she began to open her eyes. Vegeta, after several minutes of depleting himself of his life energy, fell out of his Super Saiyan form, and collapsed on Serena's lap. The blonde blinked, feeling herself completely restored. She gently placed her hands on Vegeta, and turned him over. He was breathing heavily, and didn't look like he was in the best of shape. In the distance, people could be heard calling for a 'Goku' a 'Vegeta' and a 'Serena'.
"There demolishing this building, we have to go." Serena looked up at the man, "You probably don't know me. My name is Goku!" he said with a lopsided grin. Serena blinked realizing her inability to speak was quite inconvenient.
Goku lifted Vegeta over his shoulder, and beckoned Serena up, "I have to carry Vegeta here since he gave you too much of his energy, so do you think you can fly on your own?" He asked. Serena blinked, totally confused, and then shook her head no.
"I'm fine." Vegeta breathed, working his way free.
"Are you sure?" Goku asked, "You don't look that great." Vegeta rolled his eyes then took to the air. Goku quickly lifted Serena off the ground and sped off. He did notice though that even though he had the extra weight, Vegeta was straggling behind. He sighed, and slowed down just a bit-
"You don't have to slow down I'm just fine!" Vegeta bellowed, and sped up. Goku did the same much more easily.
"If you'd just take it easy you…oh!" Goku grabbed Vegeta's wrist just as he passed out. He silently cursed and pushed on until they reached the ship. He sent Serena down quietly and dropped Vegeta on the medical bed in the ship, "Man Serena. Your boyfriend needs to loose some pounds." He said. Serena furrowed her brow and tipped her head.
Goku could practically grab a chunk of the confusion around her. He laughed and shook his head. "Never mind" He began, then led her into the main room, and set the course to Vegeta-sei. He couldn't help but notice the frequent glances Serena made toward Vegeta. She seemed fantasized-quite taken by him.
Goku smiled.
Vegeta woke up a few days after they'd returned. He wearily opened his eyes as Serena changed the wet cloth on his forehead. She was in a simple red Saiyan dress; which fell to her ankles, and held the emblem of the Saiyan dynasty. She had a large white dress shirt over it too, which Vegeta recognized as his best dress shirt.
They weren't kidding when they said the ENTIRE planet was regenerated. Her hair was spun in Saiyan style as well, which was a simple bun in the back, with two loops coming from it. Vegeta sat up, the cloth falling off his head. Serena took notice and looked at him. Her lips were still sewn. She walked over, in which he noticed she was barefoot. She lifted the cloth to his forehead, and pushed at him to lie down. He refused. After awhile, she got angry and placed her hands on her hips with a huff.
"It'd be a lot easier to communicate if you'd let me take that string out." He stated. Serena frowned, and turned away. Vegeta didn't stop though, and got up. He boldly spun her around, and tugged at the string. It didn't come out. With a whimper of pain, Serena flailed her arms and pushed him away. What she didn't mean to do was fire a energy blast. When she opened her eyes, Vegeta lay on the floor, unconscious. Her hand was extended out, and it felt warm. Serena stared at it as if it weren't her own. She heard feet stomping and the door flung open.
"Arrest her for assault on the prince!" Someone called. Serena then realized the men, and tried to fight back, but they dragged her out, kicking wildly and whimpering under her lips. She was sentenced to death at dusk.
Chapter Twenty: Design of Death
It was a beautiful night as the sun began to fall and a hue set in. Serena was placed before an audience over the entire city. She sat on her knees, head bowed with fright. She could here a series of people fighting off Saiyan warriors to stop the ceremony of her death. The King announced her as the Princess of the moon, and though she held a place in history, she'd attacked the prince, which was a federal offense.
Her executors were two men, wearing just the bottom half of the Saiyan Armor, and held long thin swords. A musician began to play a tune, which was quite lovely really. It was something one could dance to. And that's what the men did. They danced, the swords nearing closer to her each time. The music went faster, and the blades just bit her skin. One created a wound from her temple to her jaw, and then another crossed over it, creating an X. The blood dripped, and splashed on the ground. She watched it as it hit, and recoiled, then lay it down.
The music, it was like a memorabilia, her blood as well, the dancing. The more they cut, the more she remembered. It was like they were cutting away a fake persona and revealing her old one. She remembered. She remembered meeting Vegeta, the Z team, discovering Rhayne, Vegeta's proposal; she remembered the love she felt then the war she'd been in. She remembered the smell of the smoke that filled the room, and the want to be free. Free? Free from Freeza.
She, she had been mad at Vegeta, and Freeza took her weak mind to his advantage. That didn't matter though. There was a puzzle to solve. Who was the savior of the Saiyan race? What world did Vegita come from? What brought Rhayne to this world? 'Wait! …Rhayne.' A year ago? She was three? She had the power to bring life to this world AND she traveled dimensions! She was the reviver of the Saiyan race! Then who has her father? What key was she missing?
Serena suddenly noticed that the music was speeding up. She had to remember where Rhayne came from. What was her clue? The men were preparing to go to the back, and in a fluent motion, slice her head off. The music continued to speed up.
Vegeta woke up to a familiar melody. He'd recognize that music anywhere. Feeling a little woozy, he slowly got up, and walked outside of the medical room, where he saw his father watching the show. He yawned, not really caring that his kingdom might see him in his sweat pants.
"Who's going this time?" he asked with a yawn as he came up beside his father, "Another one of Freeza's dumb ass pons -ah….ah…" Vegeta was at loss of words when he saw Serena up their. The music was quickening, and the men were prepared to kill.
"She tried to kill you son." He said simply.
"What? You idiot! No she didn't!"
She knew her death was nearing. Serena held her head high. She would die with dignity. The men prepared to finish the task, and held back the swords,
"No! Stop this NOW! STOP" The men didn't stop in time, but they missed. The swords tasted no blood. The city gasped, seeing Vegeta push Serena out of the way. He slowly rose, and then hugged Serena close to his body. Yes, the swords had already put the design of death on her, but her head was still on. Serena blinked more a moment, and then rested in his arms. Vegeta shook his head, then lifted hers up, and kissed her sewn lips, very softly. The people fell silent. "Exactly what has happened to her since her arrival on this planet Father?" He demanded. King Vegeta remained silent, so he turned to Bardock, "WHAT has happened?" Bardock took a breath, then spoke,
"When she was first brought here, she was weakened to an extent where she could not fight, as to not harm us. This was done with severe beating and small rations of food. Once her 'trial' took place, this was ended, but when she 'attacked' you, my prince, they again punished her using the traditional method before death, which I'm certain you know about sire." Vegeta clenched his fists, then went to Serena and lifted her up.
"Father I feel shame on my name." He stated, "I cannot believe what I thought was a Great and Powerful Kingdom, would do this…to anyone!" He sighed, and shook his head. "What kind father would allow his son's own fiancé to be killed?" A rush of gasps and talk fell over everyone. Even the Z team was shocked,
"Told you they'd get married!" Rhayne squealed. The king's eyes widened, and he looked away.
"That's what I thought." Vegeta bit. Serena sighed as Vegeta began to walk away. Serena wasn't done yet though. She stopped her feet, beckoning him back. He looked at her, good and hard, trying to figure out what she was saying. He had to think. He knew her. It had to do something with what he just spoke of. Finally, he realized it. So much time they'd spent talking about this topic-one that he was uncertain about presenting to his father. What better time than now?
"Father a new era calls for new beginnings. I've learned that though our race bases on fighting and strength, our government is in great need of organization and democracy. If anything, we need something close to a court, like the White Moon's of the Silver Millennium." He paused for a moment, "And I have a feeling that it's time for a new uprising. Something fresh" The King considered it for a moment, and then nodded.
"It shall be considered. But make sure your mate agrees on that too son, it will be you two ruling this kingdom one day." The king and the prince shared a nod as the king began to walk away with his officials. Vegeta turned to Serena. She smiled, but wasn't surprised when he didn't smile back. She pointed to her lips for a moment. Vegeta nodded, and gingerly pulled the thread in a quick motion. Blood trickled over her lips.
"We'll have that tended to." He said, leading her away from the cruelties of his people.
The stars were beginning to shine five months after the attack by Freeza. It was mid May and everyone was still on Vegeta-sei. It didn't take long for things to get rolling again. Vegeta-sei was busting with people, no longer afraid of the war.
Serena had finally made a few conclusions. 1. Rhayne was from the future, and was her daughter 2. She was the one who resurrected the Saiyan race, and 3. She might be her and Vegeta's daughter.
Serena's heart fluttered at that. But for some reason, she just didn't believe it were true. If she were half-Saiyan, she'd at least carry ONE Saiyan trait-in which she didn't. She wouldn't have named her Rhayne either. She just wouldn't have.
With a sigh, she headed down to the throne room. There was a ball tonight, in honor of Serena and Vegeta's wedding. What was strange was that Serena figured he wanted to be married here on his home planet. They'd been discussing it at a dinner meal in front of many delegates one night. Vegeta had said,
'We'll have this wherever you want. We don't have to stay here Serena. And besides, they aren't worthy of laying eye on you.'
It front of everyone! He announced in front of everyone, that this planet, and these people, weren't worthy of laying eyes on Serena in her normal state, much less in her wedding dress. Serena had insisted that she'd want the wedding here though. This planet was absolutely gorgeous.
Invites were sent out, though to whom she did not know. The only people she knew were the Z team, and of coarse they were invited. Vegeta claimed she'd be surprised though. No, the wedding wasn't for another four months, but there had already been two other parties from different planets in their honor. The only people that didn't know of Vegeta and Serena's engagement were those planets like Earth that knew nothing of the other life in the universe.
Chapter Twenty-One: The Wedding
It was around 9 o clock, and the moon shone brightly through Serena's dressing room window. Serena stared at her reflection, very pleased. Her dress was pure white, and like a second skin on the top, shaping to her breasts and waist. The bottom wasn't puffy, but flowed out, ending just above the ankles.
It was a Saiyan dress-one of the only she could find without red on it-but Serena couldn't be more pleased. The top was embroidered with lilac flowers. The straps, and the waist like, were real lilac flowers-as was her bouquet. Her gloves were mere ribbons that wrapped around the middle finger, over the palm and slowly up to her biceps with bows. It was also complete with lilac earrings and a necklace. Oh she loved it.
But the masterpiece was in her hair. The two normal ondagos, curls were pinned into them falling carelessly along with her pigtails. Lilacs were sewn into her hair as well, going as far down as mid-pigtail. There were some silver beads astray in her hair and on her skin. She loved it-she just loved it!
"Sere you okay?" Chi-Chi asked, leaning down to check on the bride. Serena nodded, smiling up at her,
"Yea, just nervous" She said. Chi-Chi laughed.
"Well don't worry dear! Everything will be just fine! Don't you be getting' butterflies on Vegeta now! I don't think he'd like it to much if you backed out." She said, bringing finger to her lips in thought, "I mean we really don't want to go through a tantrum from him. Holy-cow, would there be enough fighters to stop him? Let's see we'd need…" Serena laughed, hearing Chi-Chi's voice trail as she went down the hall.
She shook her head. Yes, she was getting butterflies, but wasn't about to back out. She'd never do that to Vegeta. She had to wonder though, what were they planning that she couldn't know? Certain things she was forbidden from. She didn't question Vegeta or stand up to him when he ordered her to drop it, but she was still curious.
"I do…no that's not right…" he paused, and took a breath, "I do….Ah! Shit!" Vegeta mumbled, pacing in his dressing room. He was dressed in the finest Saiyan clothing, and everything was ready, but he still had his own inner battles to face. His surprise for Serena was set and ready, but was pretty sure those butterflies had turned into vultures by now.
"Man just chill, your going to be fine!" Goku assured. Strangely enough, Vegeta had asked Goku himself to be the best man, and without being told.
"Shut up Kakarot! You low-class idiot, what do you know?" Vegeta snapped, and continued his pacing. Goku laughed, and patted the Saiyan Prince on the back.
"Just chill" He repeated, softer this time. Vegeta sighed, staring at his reflection as Goku continued to blab on and on. Was he ready? Well he sure as hell had to be. This had to be perfect. Chi-Chi gave him a good long lecture about it, and he planned on making this one of Serena's most precious memories. "Hey, are you listening?" Goku waved a hand in Vegeta's face, gaining his attention, "Time to go out there!" he said.
The wedding was taking place in the gardens. It was the most beautiful place. The Alter was in front of the fountain, already flowing with water. Wooden seats, padded with red cushions, were lined on two sides, the garden's white stone path being the aisle.
To the left were the Saiyan guests. King Vegeta was in charge of that, for he insisted on allowing the attendance of Royalty on Vegeta-sei, and Royal Saiyan allies. It was quite a snobbish bunch. Many were they to judge the bride. Many had been after the eye of the Saiyan Prince, for political or economical reasons.
On the other side was the side Serena had arranged. It wasn't like King Vegeta's. Many were people Serena had become friends with since she came. Bardock sat in the front, a blank expression on his face, as usual. Flowers of white and lilac lightly decorated the ground, and fireflies were beginning to appear. The moon put a comforting glow on the scene. A piano and violin were set to the side, waiting for their players.
Vegeta swallowed the lump that had formed in his throat, and stood at The Alter. First came down Rhayne holding two books, the Saiyan and Lunarian bibles. She was in a white dress, with small white flowers in her hair, pulled up in its traditional style.
Next were the flower girl and ring barrier, Renie and Gohan. Gohan shyly linked arms with Renie. He was in Saiyan royal Saiyan armor that matched Vegeta's perfectly. Vegeta had insisted on it. Renie was in a white dress, just like Rhayne's with flowers in her hair as well. She smiled at Gohan as she walked down the aisle, spreading lilac and white rose petals across the ground. He blushed sheepishly, to everyone's amusement; even Vegeta had to look in interest.
Next was Goku and Chi-Chi, Goku grinning at Vegeta as he came down, making Vegeta even more nervous. Goku released Chi-Chi and stood next Vegeta, suppressing his laugher and trying to stay still. Goku was also in a royal ensemble-though all the guys were as well. Chi-Chi was in a lilac dress, flowers wrapped into her braids. Following them were Piccolo, Krillin, with two other girls, also in lilac, so everyone knew they were important though no one there knew who they were.
The two musicians began to play louder, and when Serena began down the aisle, Vegeta's breath caught. Serena was perfectly radiant. She was glowing with energy and anxiousness. He could tell she was nervous to. Her ki was bouncing around, and her family symbol was glowing. It only added to her beauty though.
She walked down the aisle; eyes focused on him. He took her hands when they reached the end. They both were shaking. She looked at him, and she could tell he was hiding something. He looked a little stiff, and was holding a breath, which he let out quietly. A priest came out. Two in fact, but one was a Priestess! Serena's jaw dropped at the sight of the girl with ravenous ebony hair and seductive violet eyes.
"Rei?" she whispered. Rei nodded, and pointed to the two bride's maids, whom Serena hadn't noticed. Mina smiled waving at her cousin, and Lita was there as well, giving her thumbs up. Serena looked around, and spotted Haruka and Michiru, the musicians. Ami was right off to the side of them, typing away at her computer, making sure every light, weather it was a crystalline or just a small light was functioning properly.
Hotaru was sitting right next to Bardock, for he'd been in charge of keeping at eye on the 13 year old girl. She was grinning at Serena, eyes glowing. 'So that's where all the dang firefly's came from.' she thought, amused. Pluto was sitting in a tree up above everyone, keeping a close eye on everything, as a protector. Serena had to fight not to hug them all.
"Could we commence now?" the Saiyan Priest asked. Serena smiled widely at Vegeta, he smirked in returned, and the ceremony began. Rei and the other Priest took turns, though some got confused when one would use Lunarian or Saiyan language.
Serena had, at one point, begun to rock back and forth on her heals until Mina kicked her softly. The anticipation was ridiculous! The rings were exchanging, Vegeta's sturdy hands slipped the ring on her finger, but when Serena's shaky hands went to put the ring on his finger, she clumsily dropped it.
"I got it!" Rhayne exclaimed, chasing it down the aisle, her chubby hands extended out. A soft laughter loomed in the air. Serena bit down on her lip, nearly cursing at herself. Vegeta shook his head, holding her hands tightly and trying to not laugh. Rhayne brought back the ring, handing it to Serena and running back to her spot. Serena laughed softly as she slipped it on his hand.
"You're such a dork," Vegeta mused, leaning in to kiss her-but his lips met with a gloved hand,
"Heel Romeo" Rei seethed, "We're not there yet." Vegeta huffed angrily, drawing back. The two priests went on, until it finally came. Serena didn't hesitate in the slightest.
"I do." Serena whispered, just enough for a few to hear. Vegeta gulped, his hands trembling as he held Serena's. She could feel them. She looked up at him with a smile, and he took a deep breath, returning it. It was his turn.
There was a silence, and he suddenly found his mouth very dry. What was his problem? What was he afraid of? Was he afraid of committing to Serena? No. Was he afraid of being married? No. So what was it? Just the fact that something could go wrong. That it was possible. So much had happened that he wasn't ready for. Was he ready for this? Of course he was! He wanted a life with her, he wanted children with her. Children. Vegeta grinned, forgetting where he was.
Behind him, Goku coughed, and when he got no reaction, kicked the Saiyan Prince softly.
"That's you man." Vegeta closed his slightly ajar mouth, then smirked softly,
"I do." He announced prideful.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife." The priest said. Rei winked to Vegeta and said,
"Okay, now you can kiss her!" Vegeta huffed,
"I knew that." Rei could only wink at the snarl.
"You know what they'll be doing tonight!" Mina said, smiling,
"Well duh!" Lita snapped, "But by the looks of it, they're already starting!" Vegeta and Serena abruptly ended the kiss at that remark. Lita smirked. "Good going Sere! You got a hot one!" Lita said, winking at Vegeta. The girls giggled softly, which only caused Vegeta to sneer,
"Find something funny?" He inquired in a deep challenging tone,
"Besides you're face?" Rei said with a wink. Serena burst out laughing. Vegeta growled,
"You'll pay for that one." He challenged playfully. Serena squealed,
"Lita-chan help" She squeaked as she ran back down the aisle and into the palace, Vegeta on her heels.
"Renie we're leaving in ten minutes!" Serena said, knocking on hers, Gohan's, and Rhayne's door. Vegeta decided that he'd rather live on Earth that Vegeta-sei. Serena couldn't have been happier. She truthfully didn't want to be Queen.
Serena began to knock on everyone's doors, beckoning them to hurry it up. She rounded the corner, but then turned back around, spotting Mina and Krillin. Ever since the wedding, those two were all over each other. "You guys! Get a room!" Serena said, walking away,
"We did that already!" Mina said with a smirk. Serena rolled her eyes. Mina and Krillin had had a wedding almost as wonderful as Serena's just yesterday. It didn't take them long obviously. Serena shook her head. Lita and Mina had decided to stay with the Z team instead of going back. They decided that they're too many painful memories. Mina had gotten a divorce not long after Serena left, and Lita-she just didn't want to go back. She said she liked it here. Serena had to admit though; Krillin and Mina did make quite the couple.
Serena again rounded the corner, but stopped, and stepped back. Lita was leaving her room…no…she was leaving…Piccolo's room? Serena held a hand to her mouth to keep quite as Lita straightened her skirt, and hurried down the hall. Not long after, Piccolo came out, whipping his mouth with the back of his hand, and fixing his trousers. Serena leaned against the wall, trying to hold her laughter. She did long enough for them to be out of earshot, and then fell into hysterics. Lita must really like the color green!
End
Well, that was Saga Two: A New Beginning. But alas, more awaits!
Who is Rhayne's father, and what is the secret behind Vegita?
Thoughts?