Wow, still so much to be done. Well, wish me luck.
Title: A Light in Darkness
Rated: R
Genre: Romance
Saga Summery: New evils have fallen upon our unknowing hero's, but everything comes with a blessing. Or 5….
Saga Three: The Gift of Life
Chapter Twenty-Two: Misbehaving
A breeze was setting in, just for Serena, she was sure of it. The warm sir was just what she needed this June day. She began to walk down the street, window shopping out of the corner of her eyes. Vegeta was a little upset when she told him that she wanted to be by herself today, but she needed a little space after being married for 2 weeks right after the rebuilding of a nation and a war. Her lips still felt as if they were sewn shut. With a sigh, she walked a little faster, no longer wanting to be on the streets.
"Hey babe" Serena heard a call, but ignored it, until she was spun around to meet a very handsome young man. She blinked up at him, quite confused, 'Should I know him?' she wondered. He smirked, a sexy smirk, "Why you're a regular baby-doll now aren't you?" He said, looking her over. Se blushed, and forced herself not to smile. Serena shyly looked up at him. The courageous look in his brown eyes faded, and they softened. He blinked for a moment, somewhat confused, but then smiled. "A regular innocent though huh?" He shook his head, then smiled again, "Hey, my name's Koji." He said, kissing her hand. Serena blushed,
"My name's Serena." She managed. He smirked,
"Now that wasn't so hard was it?" she giggled,
"Speak for yourself." He laughed, as did Serena. She couldn't help it. Maybe she could make her own friends on this planet! It was about 3 hours later when Serena began talking about her husband, Vegeta. Come to find out, Koji had a girlfriend, just was looking for a little fun to separate them. He was afraid of commitment. Serena had offered her advice, we he was much appreciative of.
Koji offered to escort Serena home, but they weren't far from her apartment when out of nowhere, Vegeta made and entrance, quite rudely. Vegeta had Koji pinned to a wall, curing at him.
"Vegeta put him down now!" Serena ordered. With a huff, Vegeta dropped him. "What do you think you are doing?" she demanded. Vegeta crossed his arms angrily.
"Who is this guy?" he retorted. Serena rolled her eyes.
"He's a friend. Just a friend" she asked. Vegeta growled and she shivered. He was really mad; she could practically grab a chunk of it. Vegeta rolled his eyes,
"Stupid" he spat, "I trust you. I want know what the fuck he's done to you." He said, glaring at Koji out of the corner of his eye. Serena crossed her arms.
"Why do you have to be such a jerk?" Serena asked, her voice still regal. "Just because I leave you cite doesn't mean I'm in trouble you know."
"Ha!" Vegeta couldn't help but laugh bitterly, "You've sure proven that well." He said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. Serena shook her head, but then ran off. "Serena! Damn it! Wait!" But she ignored him,
"That was sure smooth." Koji said bitterly, slowly walking away. Vegeta rolled his eyes then began to follow her.
Vegeta knew that when he couldn't find her, she was at the Son household-so he returned home. Hours upon hours he waited, and there was nothing. Finally, he chose to at least call.
"Hello?" Gohan's voice asked as he picked up the phone,
"Put Serena on." Vegeta ordered. Gohan laughed lightly,
"Yes, your highness." He mocked, and then called out the blonde helping his mother cook.
"Phone" Serena took it from his small hands, and answered cheerfully,
"Hello?" Vegeta cleared his throat,
"Hi." He said. Serena hung up.
It wasn't long after the fight Serena began to miss her children. So, through Goku, they compromised. It was Serena's week with Renie and Rhayne. The Son family was out for the night, leaving the three along during a thunderstorm. Renie and Rhayne were already scared, as was Serena. Thunder and lightening competed outside. Many objects were hitting the house. Serena was afraid to watch them alone, being terrified herself. She picked up the phone, dialing in Vegeta's number.
"Hello?" She heard his raspy voice say. Serena held her breath "Is anyone there? I swear if this is a prank I'll-"
"It's me." Though Serena whispered, she managed to cut him off.
"Y-yea?" It came out in a soft gasp. Serena took a breath,
"Renie and Rhayne are really scared." Serena began, quite slowly,
"Uh-huh." He murmured, though she could barely hear it.
"And I am to…. So could you come pick them up? I just can't do this right now." In her mind, she knew that if Vegeta would have been there with her-everything would have been fine.
"What about you?" he said. She could tell he was trying to talk gently,
"I'm Fine." She managed, and though her voice was reasonable convincing Vegeta knew better.
"You're coming too." He informed firmly. Serena paused, hesitating long and hard before she agreed.
"Okay." Vegeta hung up. It was a few minutes later when he pulled in. Serena was thankful he wasn't flying in this weather. Serena sat Renie and Rhayne in the middle, though they immediately fell asleep. An uncomfortable silence passed between them. Serena honestly wished she could just fall into his arms again and cry her heartache away. She didn't want to hold this grudge any long, but he had to apologize.
"Don't you feel bad at all?" she suddenly snapped. Vegeta's eyes widened, but he didn't take them off of the road,
"What are you talking about?" he asked. He didn't sneer or growl-or even hiss. His voice was a flat monotone. If he dared putting any emotion into his words, chances were that he'd slip up with the wrong emotion. Serena obviously wasn't pleased
"Oh let's see." Serena began, giving the impression that she was thinking, "How about, you being a total arrogant jerk? Does that ring a bell?" her voice was hostile-but quite. She wouldn't wake Renie and Rhayne over this.
Silence passed once more. Serena sighed heavily, giving up.
"I'm sorry." Vegeta mumbled. Serena tipped her head to look at him over Renie's hair. Her eyes were wide, but then they fell near closed
"You mean it?" she asked. Vegeta smirked,
"Don't expect me to say it again. Just because I love you doesn't mean I won't beat the shit out of you the next time we spar." He said. Serena smiled. Yes, that was really the only way he could tell her he loved her, but she knew he did.
A few minutes later the storm seemed to worsen, and Vegeta noticed it was becoming near impossible to drive. A scream released as the car lifted from the ground. Vegeta snatched up Renie and Rhayne, and everyone jumped out. Serena collapsed on the ground, thankful for her training as something tried to lift her off the ground with incredible force. She noticed how hard it was to breathe. Then, looking up, realize she was looking straight into the eyes of a tornado.
Objects were flying everywhere, and Serena was dodging them as best she could. Out of the corner of her eyes, she spotted Vegeta gripping Renie and Rhayne, struggling to stay down. What they didn't notice was the care heading straight for them. Serena got up, quickly sliding them out of the way of the car. Vegeta struggled to see what was going on. It was then that the tornado chose to pass.
"Whoa, that was some awesome footage!" he heard someone yell,
"Are you crazy? She was hurt! Call 911!" He heard footsteps around him before darkness enveloped him into a deep sleep.
He stayed in the shadows deep in the mist of the dark world, unsure if he was really ready for all of this. His daughter sure was, but that was different.
"I could sense the Silver Crystal." His master hissed.
"Is that why you stopped the tornado sir?" His master nodded turning and facing him and his daughter. The, along with two other men, were part of the Royal Court. Or, "Gold Warriors". In here, there were lots of ranks. Drone, which was following your owners every orders. Assistants, which was training for Bronze. Bronze, which was the possession of Drone and assistants. Silver, who was the basic army and most of the nation. Then Gold. The Prince's strongest and Royal Court.
"Papa, when's the first attack?" his daughter whispered to him.
"Miss Vegita. I expect you to be quite." The prince said, and then turned to her father, "Prince Vegeta, you'd think that your own daughter would have more manners." Vegeta looked away from his master.
Vegeta woke, cracking open eyes open, then the other. He looked around frantically at hospital walls, then snapped up,
"Oh shit!" he blurted, regretting even moving. His arm was swollen and puffy. It must have been broken in at least 200 places. His mind laughed at him for using such an exaggeration, but damn did it hurt.
He sat back, trying to remember what happened. It hit him: the tornado. What went on though? What about the girls? Vegeta immediately began to get up.
"Whoa. And where do you think your going?" The nurse asked; he noticed she had a Latin accent. "Sit back! You need rest boy!" She insisted. "Those children of yours are just fine!" she informed,
"What about Serena?" he demanded. The nurse stepped back,
"Your lady friend"
"My wife" He corrected. She sighed, and began to leave; though another doctor came in.
"How are you feeling'?" he asked cheerfully, though the pain and exhaustion was in his eyes. Vegeta sneered at his pleasant attitude.
"What happened to Serena?" He demanded. The doctor sighed, and then leaned on the foot of the bed.
"You do realize this was one of worst tornado's recorded in Tokyo's past history, right?" he began, "Well, after it, you four were brought here by helicopter. The children were fine, but well…" he trailed.
"WELL WHAT?" Vegeta yelled.
"Calm down!" The doctor hushed, "The lady, Serena, she was hurt very, very badly. On the way to the hospital…" There was a bit of laughter in his voice, though it was mixed with tears. Just then, the door swung open,
"Doctor we need your help!" a nurse yelled. The doctor ran out, sending another nurse in to finish the story, but Vegeta already knew what was wrong. Just outside the windows, nurses and doctors surrounded Serena. Wires and tubes were hooked up to her, and she had needles of blood and fluids inserted in every place possible. She was covered in blood, so much, that her pure white shirt was fully crimson. Some obvious bones were broken, and others were just sickening. Vegeta shook his head, but then began to get up.
"No! You can't go with them! If you're in there, you could jeopardize her life!" she insisted, standing in front of the door. "Now, do you want to know how that happened or not?" she asked. Vegeta growled, but then reluctantly sat.
"You see, during the storm, there was a car floating around. She somehow pushed you and the two children out of the way, but the car hit her instead. It was all caught on tape. There is internal bleeding in three parts of her body. Her ribs were crushed. It landed flat on her back, so if she does live, she will be paralyzed." The woman continued to talk, but he didn't listen. If?
Chapter Twenty-three: The Return of Bulma
"Please sir, you can't go in there." The nurse yelled, holding Vegeta by the waist as he drug her down the hall, headed for Serena's room. 'She has to be okay. She has to be.' He repeated in his head as he made his way to the window. He sucked in a breath at the sight of her beaten body, but he noted something else.
A devilish smirk crossed over his face. Yes, the doctors were freaking out because of what was happening, but that was beyond the point. Serena was truly a miracle. The glow of light beginning to envelop her body was her healing powers. She'd be perfectly fine, as long as no one interfered with her healing.
"Lita would you please move your head" Mina growled, pushing over the brunette, whom was sitting Indian-style in front of the sofa. Lita bent back, sticking her tongue out at Mina, before moving away from her and Krillin. Goku had also abandoned the sofa, a little sickened by the show the two were displaying. "It's kind of weird Serena left during the storm." Mina said, looking up as Chi-Chi entered the room.
"I can't believe what's happened. The weather people never even determined anything close to a tornado." Chi-Chi said as she carried in a couple blankets, though her son wobbled in, carrying many plates of whatnot.
"Yea and so many people were hurt to." Krillin continued.
"I don't know. Something was very strange about that storm." Piccolo mused, leaning against the sofa, Lita at his feet. "I was getting some strange feeling from it." Uneasiness set in the room. It wasn't too comforting thinking something was wrong.
"And here are some video's, taken by armatures, of the deadly storm." Attention was immediately turned to the TV as a few videos began to play. One caught their attention though.
"Oh my god, that's Serena." Lita yelped, immediately standing, as did Mina. Mina burst into tears at the site of Serena, being crushed under the mass of the car. The video wasn't even done when Lita grabbed Mina by the wrist, and shoving her broach at her "Transform." She ordered the crying blonde, and then held up her own broach, "Eternal, Jupiter, make-up!" Mina sniffled some, then gripped her broach,
"Eternal, Venus, make-up!" In a flash of Green an Orange, Eternal Sailor Jupiter, and Eternal Sailor Venus, stood in the place of Lita and Mina. "What are we doing?" Venus asked. Jupiter took her hand, and flew out the door, Venus in tow.
"Wait a second! I want to come too!" Gohan yelled, taking off after them.
"Gohan come back!" Chi-Chi yelled, waving her spatula in the air, running after them. Goku quickly took her by the waist, and followed as well. Piccolo and Krillin soon followed after too. Lita was hard to catch up to, but by the time they were at the hospital, they'd caught her.
The two Senshi made their way through the halls, eventually picking up some familiar life energy. It wasn't Serena's, hers was too low to detect, but Vegeta's wasn't. Maybe he knew what was happening. Mina jeered in front of Lita, swiftly turning a corner, but nearly running into Vegeta. She tripped to the side, wailing a bit. Vegeta caught her by her skirt's bow. She blushed and smiled up at him. He snickered, and then dropped her. Krillin growled,
"What the hell did you do that for?" he snapped, helping Mina up. Vegeta glared down at him,
"What are you going to do about it weakling, fight me?" He said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. Krillin backed down a bit, but stood again,
"For her I would." Mina giggled, wrapping her arms around Krillin,
"You're so sweet!" Krillin blushed, smiling a bit. Vegeta uttered a few colorful words under his breath.
"Where's Serena?" Gohan interrupted. Vegeta thumbed to the room behind him. A sigh went through the group as they recognized her healing power.
"What about you? Are you okay?" Goku asked, crossing his arms. Vegeta growled,
"Don't but your nose in my business Kakarot. I don't need your charity." He snapped. Goku grinned,
"Yep, you're just fine."
"Hun, you sure you should be training in your condition?" Chi-Chi asked, staring at Serena through the kitchen window. Serena smiled, scratching the skin under her brace. True, she was healed, but she didn't have enough power to heal herself completely.
"I'm fine really." She assured, but did return inside. Chi-Chi sighed, watching as Serena listened to Gohan's essay, oblivious to what it all meant. Chi-Chi knew something was on her mind. Though Serena was usually a happy bright person, she just seemed so depressed lately. Maybe it was the fact that her and Vegeta were kicked out of the hotel? But it wasn't like Chi-Chi's home was hell or something.
Serena seemed happy to be able to play with Gohan, Renie, and Rhayne, talk to Chi-Chi, and train with Goku and Vegeta whenever she liked. Maybe something more had happened in the accident? Did it have to do with Vegeta? She didn't know, but she didn't like it. So many weird things were happening: The mystery of Rhayne, Serena's change after the war, and the disappearance of Freeza and Vegita, the strange tornado. Chi-Chi had to wonder how Serena managed to stand under all the pressure on her; plus with the weight of her past.
"Serena! I got cut!" Gohan whined. Serena sighed, turning to look at him. She carefully placed a hand over the cut, and it was healed. "Thank you." Gohan smiled, and returned to his work. Slowly, Serena got up, and walked next to chi-Chi, staring out as Goku and Vegeta were training Renie and Rhayne.
"I can't believe you let them train your little girls." Chi-Chi said, "I mean, I didn't want Gohan to even know how to fight at all." Serena smiled,
"I don't mind it." She began, "I mean, it doesn't bother me that they want to learn to fight that way, other then our ancestor's way. And besides," she smiled, "Vegeta really wanted to train them. He said, and I quote," Serena turned fully to look at Chi-chi, then rose a finger, "I might be able to find some fight in those two weakling chibi-onna's." Chi-Chi laughed,
"Serena, I can't see how you put up with him." She said. Serena shrugged, looking out at the group-giggling every time Rhayne fell over, or Renie made a ki blast to big, and hit herself. "Oh my," Chi-Chi sighed, yelling out to Goku, "Goku dear, can you fly into town and buy me some sugar?" Goku pouted,
"Ah, do I have to?" he whined.
"Humph. Like a pathetic weakling like you could even find a grocery store!" Vegeta snarled. Goku blinked for a moment, then out of nowhere, wrapped his arms around Vegeta's neck, hugging him,
"Ah, I love you too Vegeta!" He said a wide grin on his face. Serena and Chi-Chi shook their heads as Vegeta yelled at Goku, cursing at him, and claiming they were even friends. Goku, of course, ignoring everything he said. Goku, still ignoring Vegeta's curses, began to take to the air, but just as he lifted off the ground, something flashes before him. "Holy s-" He barely caught himself as he reared away from the car, surprised at its sudden appearance.
"Oh! Sorry Goku! Didn't mean to scare you!" Bulma yelped, giggling and standing up in the car. She hopped out, her, stomach obviously over her average size. Yamcha got out too, though instead, he turned around, and un-strapped a baby boy, about a year old, out of the back seat. Chi-Chi practically flew out the window, running up and hugging Bulma.
"Oh my god you're back!" she squealed, as the two embrace.
"Yup" Bulma said, "Married," she held out her ring, "parenting," she looked over at her little boy, "And With child," she placed her hands on her stomach. Chi-Chi nearly screamed, and the two hoped around,
"I can't believe it! Oh, congratulations!" She squealed.
"Good to have you back Yamcha!" Goku said, smiling at his childhood friend. And then shaking fingers with the baby, "What his name?" Goku asked. Yamcha smiled, ruffling the boy's blue hair a bit,
"Trouser" He said. Goku grinned,
"Cool!"
"Aunt," She paused to breath, "Chi-Chi, who's this?" Rhayne asked, looking up at the woman,
"Oh my," Bulma tipped her head, reaching down to pick up the lavender haired girl. "Well I'm Bulma. Chi-Chi's friend" She paused, "And who, are you?" Rhayne smiled,
"My, name's Rhayne." She said. It was pretty obvious she was new at speaking, for it took her awhile. "And that's my sister Renie," She said, pointing to the fluffy-haired girl, with fuchsia hair and crimson eyes, approaching them. Chi-Chi picked up Renie as she walked by. Bulma raised a brow, at Chi-Chi,
"Are they yours Chi-Chi?" she asked. Before Chi-Chi could respond, Vegeta cut in.
"Would you be so kind as to give me back my daughters?" He snapped, taking Renie, but Bulma pulled Rhayne away,
"Your daughters?" she said. Vegeta growled,
"Hand her over now and I won't hurt you too bad," he snapped. Bulma snickered at him,
"Are they really his?" she asked Chi-Chi. Chi-Chi rolled her eyes,
"Well, they're really Serena's, but he adopted them legally after the wedding so-"
"Wait, wait! Pause, Rewind," Bulma said, holding up a hand. "Wedding" She asked, somewhat astounded. Chi-Chi nodded.
"Believe or not, Vegetable breath here got married." She announced with crossed arms. Bulma gaped at her,
"Who in the right mind would marry him?"
"Me," Bulma's head snapped over, as a blonde approached her, with Gohan at her feet. Rhayne wiggled out of Bulma's arms, practically flying into the blonde's. Bulma raised a brow, studying her for a moment. Her sun golden hair spun into two identical buns on her head, with a braid wrapping around each, and the rest of the braid flowing down with her calf-length pigtails. It was Chi-Chi idea.
She was very small, even smaller than Vegeta. The one thing Bulma recognized though, were the scares on her fair skin.
"You're the girl that, that fell from the sky, two weeks before I left!" She gasped, but then turned to Vegeta, "You married her?" She placed a hand on her chest, obviously astounded as she stared at him with an incredulous look. Though Vegeta growled at Bulma, Serena giggled lightly,
"I'm Serena," she held out a hand to shake, "Nice to see you Bulma," she said. Bulma sighed, and then smiled, accepting her hand.
"You too Serena" Bulma looked over at her husband at son, then down at her child to come. Without another though, she walked over and hugged her husband. Chi-Chi, noticing the mood of the area, snatched up her son and husband, doing the same. Bulma carefully looked over the Serena, and her family. 'I can't believe it.' She thought. 'It actually looks….right.'
Chapter Twenty-Four: Green, the color of love
Serena could already smell the warm sea air, blowing in a storm through the open window. She leaned over, beginning to cut Renie's dinner into smaller pieces, as Vegeta attempted to help Rhayne; hence on attempted.
Since Bulma's return, CC had come back into play, and Mina, Krillin, and Lita, had moved in; Mina and Krillin together of course. Serena and Vegeta requested to stay with Chi-Chi and Goku though. Serena wanted her children trained with Gohan as well. She thought if they spared with him, it wouldn't be as hard for them to learn.
Tonight, Bulma was hosting her own little party back in her home. Serena was happy to see the place again. She had many memories here.
"…and when I told Yamcha, oh the look on his face." Everyone laughed as Bulma continued to tell story after story about her vacation. Of course, she was also trying to compete with Serena's amazing tales since her arrival.
Of course, Serena hadn't been on 'Earth' the whole night. She wanted to be herself and have fun, but something was wrong. Lita was so distraught. Eventually, Lita snapped at her for asking if she was alright so many times.
"Mina, where did you get that dress?" Bulma gushed as a new topic started.
"Hey everyone," Serena tipped her head, leaning over in Lita's direction as she stood. Everyone else directed their attention on her as well, listening intently. She sighed, "I have an announcement," she began. The look on her face was nervous, and unprepared. She gulped as a line of tears formed at the base of her eyes.
"Lita," Mina began, reaching over and gripping her friend's hand, "Whatever it is, don't be afraid, we're all here for you." Lita nodded although her shaking obvious. The tension built as she gathered up the courage. "Well," she began, "I'm pregnant." The room fell into silence. The tears welling in her eyes began to tickle her cheeks. She brought her fists to her chest, gripping her locket, and whirling to her left, to Piccolo, "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry Piccolo, I didn't know this would happen." Piccolo stared up at her, shock written on his green face.
"It's Piccolo's baby?" Chi-Chi murmured, her voice questioning, but somewhat sickened. Lita shook her head, gripping her hair as a few locks fell out of its bun. Piccolo stood calmly, then turned to the shaking brunette, and gripped her shoulders tightly.
"It is mine? Lita? Is it?" he demanded. Mina and Serena stood,
"You can't just talk to her like that!" Mina screeched,
"Shut up!" Piccolo growled, forcing both Serena and Mina to cower. He then turned back to Lita, "Is the baby mine?" He asked again, a bit softer this time. Lita sniffled, and then took a deep breath.
"Yes…yes it is Piccolo." Piccolo snarled under his breath, looking at the floor as his nails dug into her skin, "Piccolo…" He looked up at her wearily, as a pleading look over-took her face. "Your hurting me…" she trailed as he stared his hands, then released her, revealing small cuts on her shoulders and forearms, trickling with blood. He looked away, then headed out the balcony door, slamming the door behind him, though it bounced back half-way. He leaned against the rail outside. Slowly everyone stood, looking between the brunette and the Namekian.
"Oh Lita…" Serena whispered, then walked up, and wrapped her arms around the taller girl. Mina followed in suit, just as Lita began to bawl.
"Go talk to Green-boy," Chi-Chi snapped at Goku. Bulma looked over at Yamcha. He didn't need to be told as he followed Goku. Krillin did so as well. "That's going to be one freaky kid," Chi-Chi whispered to Bulma. Bulma quickly slammed down on Chi-Chi's foot, then headed over to Lita, trying to comfort her as well.
"Don't worry Lita!" She said smiling. "We're all here for you!" she said, the wrapped an arms around her shoulder, "And now, we can be Baby Buddies!" she said with a goofy grin. Lita laughed, but was practically chocking on her tears. Lita was beginning to calm down. But,
"I have something to tell you," Mina and Chi-Chi blinked at each other, a bit surprised at what they had just said in unison. Mina raised a brow, and then shrugged, as did Chi-Chi.
"Well," Chi-Chi began,
"You see I'm…" Mina continued, trailing a bit,
"I'm pregnant too." Again, they blinked at each other; "NO WAY!" the girls stared into each others eyes, in complete shock, and then began to giggle widely, gathering the attention. As the turned around, giddy looks on their faces, they practically ran into Vegeta. Mina released one more giggle, and Chi-Chi wiped a little drool from her mouth.
Vegeta walked out to join the men as commotion rose over Chi-Chi and Mina's pregnancy also.
There was silence among the men. They couldn't believe Lita's baby was Piccolo's. They all exchanged glances, somewhat scared.
"So," Goku began, patting his pants, and rocking back and forth on his heals, "whatchya gonna do?" he asked innocently. Piccolo glared back at him, snarling at Yamcha and Krillin as well, then turned back to look off the balcony.
Each of the men sighed. Krillin took a peek back at the women, plus Vegeta, and nearly groaned. Lita was Mina's best friend. He had to make sure she was okay. It would be what Mina would want,
"Piccolo," Krillin said, somewhat sternly, "Do you love her at all?" He asked. Piccolo could be heard growling lowly. Then they heard a bitter laugh,
"What do you care?" He asked, turning around, with a wide smirk. They didn't notice Vegeta had just joined them, "What if I said I just used her? That I was bored, so wanted a little something?" He asked, a bitter smirk over his face,
"Then you'd not only be lying, but you'd be getting one hell of a beating." There attention was turned to Vegeta, leaving against the door frame, and cold stare on his face, directed at Piccolo.
"What do you know? What are you going to do about it?" Piccolo growled, showing no fear against the Saiyan Prince. Vegeta huffed a small laugh,
"I don't have to do anything. The four cad's in there can handle you," he snarled, "What would I care about some ugly, pathetic little human with magic toys?" he bit.
"You piece of… Take that back! I'm warning you!" Piccolo challenged, holding up a ki blast right in Vegeta's face." Vegeta huffed, and as he took his weight off the doorframe, let out a full-hearted laugh.
"I knew you cared." He said quietly. Piccolo blinked, slowly, wearily, depleting the energy attack, and staring bewildered at the much short man. Vegeta grinned to himself, and signaled to Goku for him to follow him. Goku did, followed in suit by Yamcha and Krillin, leaving Piccolo standing alone in his thoughts.
As they entered the room the girls were in, Vegeta leaned over to Serena,
"Let Lita go out there." Serena stared up at him, a little weary, but they urged her friend to the balcony, much to Chi-Chi's, Bulma's and Mina's argument. Lita gulped as she headed out, and as her heals clicked on the cement, she knew he was taking this hard.
His back was to her, and his tall, strong form leaned over the side of the balcony, all his weight on his hands, which were holding him up against the trail.
"Piccolo" She whispered. Piccolo obviously stiffened. He knew she was there, but his uncertainty was obvious. "Piccolo," Lita began. She hugged her body, fighting back tears as she gathered some strength, "You know…you don't have to be a part of this baby's life at all if you don't want to. I can fair on my own," She took a deep breath. "I mean it's my own fault. I suppose I shouldn't have told you I loved you either." She could barely fight the tears, "Piccolo I'm sorry."
"You idiot" Lita gasped when she felt two warm arms wrap around her, and was pressed against a warm body, "The only thing I'm worried about is if you're going to say no." Lita blinked, pulling away, her forest eyes swimming with tears,
"What?" He snarled slightly, and then turned her toward the city.
"If you recall I told you I loved you too." He said, leaning the same way he had before, but now she was between his arms, and his face was next to hers, his breath traveling down her neck.
It was strange. Lita always knew it sounded funny hearing words like that come from man like him, but it sounded so perfect to her.
"I meant it," She was snapped out of her thoughts,
"What?" she asked. He shook his head,
"Stupid…" he murmured. Lita could feel herself blushing. "I don't care if you don't love me," he said sharply, "because you did become a part of my life, and weather you or I like it or not, you will always be, and I will be a part of yours." If Lita could have looked at him at that moment, she would have seen the sincerity on his face. She didn't need to though. She could hear it in his voice. "So weather you like it or not, I will never give up trying to make you a part of my life forever."
"Piccolo…" Lita began, still hugging herself, "I don't understand." He sighed, the irritation obvious by the groan in his throat, and the slump of his shoulders.
"Lita, I want you as my own." Lita gasped As Piccolo's hushed voice whispered in her ear and his breath stormed over her neck. She shivered. She didn't understand this. She fell in love with Piccolo; A Namek; A GREEN Namek. Say it with me: Green.
But as she stood there, feeling his body against hers, and no longer rejecting her feelings, she couldn't help but break at the knees.
"So demanding," she teased.
"Gimmie a break." He snapped. Lita giggled, the turned around in his arms,
"Yes." She said simply, then giggles and wrapped her arms around him, "Yes, yes, yes!"
Goku handed Chi-Chi another tissue.
"Oh, that's so sweet!" She squealed, just as Serena blew her nose,
"I know." The men groaned as the women began to cry.
"Would you girls stop it?" Yamcha said, wiping a tear from his eye, "Now I'm staring up,"
"Me too," Krillin confessed, taking the fresh tissue from his wife.
"Oh!...Chi-Chi!" Goku exclaimed, wrapping his arms around his wife and bawling into her shoulder. The women looked at the men, and then began to bawl as well.
Vegeta groaned, turned around and looking up at the ceiling,
"Please God, kill me. Just kill me now."
"Hey Renie" Gohan whispered, tapping tugging Renie's pink puffy sleeve. "Why is your dad talking to the ceiling?" Renie shrugged, stuffing food into her mouth,
"I don't know…Maybe he's gone mental…"
"Gone Metal!" Rhayne repeated, going a summersault past the two, hitting Renie. She stood, and the two began to snap at each other. Gohan sighed, taking a look at the Saiyan prince, then at the blubbering men and women, then at Renie and Rhayne,
"Well…. I can see why." With and exasperated sigh, Gohan fell on his back and said: "Please God, kill me. Just kill me now."
Vegeta glared down at the boy,
"Copy-cat"
Chapter Twenty-Five: Undeniable Passions
It had been a week since Bulma's little get together, and when everyone found out that Lita, Mina, Chi-Chi and Bulma were ALL pregnant. Serena almost felt left out.
She laughed at the thought. That was the last thing she wanted...the last thing.
"Yo yo yo!" Gohan yelled, running up to the counter between his mother and Serena while they prepared dinner.
"Gohan, I forbid you to talk like that, understand?" Gohan pouted for a moment, then nodded,
"Yes Mama." He murmured, and then turned to Serena, "Sere-Chan? Will you let Renie and Rhayne come train with Dad and me," he paused, "And Vegeta too." Serena smiled down at him, and nodded. He smiled brightly, running to go get them.
Life was much simpler than it use to be, but Serena had a feeling that wouldn't last for long. She stared down at her wedding ring, and smiled to herself. She could faintly hear Vegeta scowling the girls for not yet learning to fly. She watched as Vegeta carried the girls instead. He cared about them, she could tell. He might be harsh on them, but it was all for the better. She could never train them the way he could.
"Stupid shelf," She barely heard Chi-Chi mumbled. She peered over, nearly laughing as Chi-Chi tried to reach the pan on the top shelf. Goku and Gohan knew as that specific pan as: The Pan of Doom. Serena shook her head, and then walked over to help. She propped a knee on the counter, and lifted herself high enough to reach it.
"Why don't you go rest Chi-Chi? You are pregnant." She said. Chi-Chi rolled her eyes as she said,
"It's not like I'm challenged now Serena. Besides, I'm not that far along yet." Serena shrugged, but then silently agreed. Not much room to argue. "Hey, did you know that..." but Chi-Chi's voice trailed to the back of Serena's mind.
Out of nowhere, and feeling overtook Serena. It was familiar; very familiar. Her breathing got heavier, and she leaned to grip the counter, "You okay?" Chi-Chi's voice boomed in her ear, and broke her concentration a bit.
Serena didn't have time to answer as she struggled. The already darkening sky went as pitch black as a winter's night. The air got heavy, and in the distance, they could see a light form. Serena squinted her eyes, her senses reaching out to whatever it was. It passed too quickly though. Whatever it was, was either here, or gone.
"That was strange." Chi-Chi mumbled. "It seemed to be near the place Gohan and them went to train."
"Don't worry," Serena began. "If it was anything dangerous, Vegeta and Goku are with them."
About another hour past before dinner was ready. Though Gohan and the rest had yet to return,
"I'm worried," Chi-Chi began. "Where could they be? My poor baby!" Serena raised a brow as Chi-Chi began to cry,
"Chi-Chi-Chan...For the thousandth time, their ki's are heading this way, and at a regular pace too." She snapped, "Chill." Chi-Chi ignored her, and began to blubber. Serena didn't argue. She still had that strange feeling.
Suddenly, the front door burst open,
"Mommy! Mommy!" Rhayne and Renie yelped, running up and tugging their mothers pant leg. They had mile-wide smiles on their faces, which brought a smile to hers,
"What?" She asked,
"Look what fell from the sky," Serena turned her head to Vegeta's deep voice, as he walked in, with 6-year-old girl in his arms. Her red hair was spun into two heart-shaped ondago's, and had thick, little twisty pigtails looping out of them. She stared up at Serena, her blue eyes shimmering,
"Serena! Serena!" she yelled, practically flying into the blonde's arms. Serena held up the child,
"Chibi-Chibi?" She whispered. The girl nodded,
"It's me Serena!" she yelled, "I came over to this time! I wanted to see you!" Chibi-Chibi hugged Serena.
"She's 6 years old now." Renie began, "She said she went to our time, and weren't there, she made the trip here." Serena smiled as she pattered Chibi-Chibi's head.
"Can I stay with you Serena?" she asked, "I promise I'll be good!" Serena giggled, and then looked up at Vegeta.
"Can she mom?" Renie begged,
"Mommy? Please?" Rhayne continued.
"Yea! Can she? Mom?" Vegeta mocked, squatting down and tugging her pant leg as well. Serena swung at him playful, missing by a mile.
"Well?" She looked at him. His ebony eyes grinned up at her,
"Can we please find her a nick name?" He said, "I'm not screaming 'Chibi-Chibi' every time I have to yell at her." He said as he stood up. Renie and Rhayne giggled and cheered, as did Chibi-Chibi.
"Guess you have another addition to the family then?" Goku asked, leaning over to flick the girl's curly locks of hair. Serena smiled, watching as Renie, Rhayne, Chibi-Chibi, and Gohan playing ring-around the Rosie in the midst of their happiness.
"Yeah, guess so."
Three little girls; Serena couldn't believe she and Vegeta would be raising three little girls. Everything in her life had changed so much. Renie was 12 now; Chibi-Chibi was 6, and Rhayne 4. It was quiet the task. Serena wasn't quiet sure how Chibi-Chibi had managed getting here from not only her time, but her dimension too. But that didn't matter.
What mattered was this feeling. She couldn't place it really. She knew her battle with Freeza wasn't over though. And she knew a challenge was ahead of her. She didn't even hear Vegeta walk in their bedroom as she continued to think about her present life, staring out the bedroom window. She loved it so much. She loved her children so much. She loved Vegeta, So much.
"You okay?" Serena nearly gasped as his warm arms wrapped around her. She smiled, leaning against his body. "You seem out of it a lot lately." Serena smiled up at him. He returned it faintly,
"I'm okay." She assured. "Just so happy that," she turned around, and leaned up to kiss him, "That we can be together." He smirked down at her,
"Yeah I know. You just can't live without me." He gloated. Serena smiled,
"Your right," Vegeta's teasing abruptly ended when she leaned up to kiss him. He remembered when it was so hard for him to do this. When he thought that this: a love like this; could be wrong. She was the only person he'd ever dropped his guard on. She was the only one that had found a way though his arrogance; through his façade. Their love meant more to him, than he could have imagined. She was his only love, and he was hers, forever.
He gently ran his hands under her shirt, and quickly swiped it off over her head. Serena moved out of the kiss, and leaned down to kiss his neck. She made a trail over soft, slow kisses, and when she got to the nape of his neck, began to suckle slightly.
She slowly lifted his shirt over his head, and he unbuttons her pants, and they dropped to her feet, and were pushed away. His were forgotten as well, as Serena continued to nuzzle into his neck. She then moved down to his hard chest, and ran her tongue over one hard little bud, then nipped at it. He shuttered just slightly.
As she lifted her head to kiss him again, he ran his hands over her rear, and then gripped it roughly, pulling her up. She wrapped her legs around his waist, feeling his hardness through the thin fabric between them. Slowly, he moved her over to the bed, and laid her down.
"Serena..." he whispered softly, his lips trailing over her skin and his breath heavy in her ear, "Us mùirn breatha dán." Serena wasn't sure what it meant, but he continued to mumble different things in Saiyan. He'd done that a lot lately-probably because he'd spent so much time with the Saiyans-he couldn't help but pick up on the language again.
As their undergarments were removed, Serena found herself in the most erotic position she'd ever been in. Even over all the time's she'd been with Vegeta. Something was different about that night. Maybe it was the way he whispered whatever it was he was saying to her. Or maybe it was that they'd done things that they'd never had. Or maybe it was the way they made love. It was so much different. She felt something odd inside her. Something...different.
Whatever it was, they both felt it, and as the morning due sent in through their bedroom window, they slept soundly in each other's arms-detached from the rest of the world.
Things were bustling an almost month later in the Son house, as everyone began to pack their things. Satan City was expanding, over the Son house, and because Goku and Chi-Chi didn't have a REAL claim on the house, they couldn't keep it. Of course, Bulma was there to come to the rescue. They'd all now be part of the Capsule Corps home. Even Piccolo had decided to come live on Earth, in order to be with Lita, and the on-coming baby.
Of course, because of the new arrivals, Bulma was having another big dinner party. Serena was going to the doctors first though. She'd gone yesterday, and they called her back for the result. She hadn't been feeling so well.
Serena walked out into the air as Goku pushed the last suitcase into the car, Chi-Chi yelling at him the whole time.
"Are you sure you want to go alone?" Vegeta asked, coming up behind her, and looking sternly at the horizon. It was only 1 pm, and the air was hot, but warm on her skin. Serena nodded, and smiled up at him. He slowly took her hand and kissed it lovingly.
"If there is anything wrong," he began, still very serious, "You'll tell me woman, and that's not a request." Serena smiled, and nodded,
"Okay, I promise, I'll tell you all about it!" she giggled, and then released her wings, and lifted off the ground slightly, "But I have to get going." She said, flying further away, "I'll be back before dinner!" Vegeta watched as she flew away. He didn't show it, but he was worried; deathly worried.
Chapter Twenty-Six: Heartbreaking Secrets
Serena stepped out of the Doctor's office, and into the night air. She folded up the results of her tests, and but them in the back pocket of her shorts.
"Remember Mrs. Fanel, a check-up every month for you, and every 3 months for the little one, alright?" Serena nodded, waving goodbye, and rounding the corner. She sprouted wings and took to the air.
She couldn't believe it. She was pregnant. She was pregnant, with Vegeta's baby of course.
She brought her hands to her chest, smiling to herself and feeling the warm air on her skin. She giggled widely, and started spinning around in circles, through the trees houses, then out into the outskirts.
She would be having Vegeta's baby; finally giving him a child of his own. She'd waited for this for so long-she'd been longing for it.
"You look happy Saiyan Queen Serenity." Serena gasped at the sound of Radditz's voice. She turned around, glaring up at the small ship, and the familiar 3 men peeking their heads out of it.
"Gentlemen" She greeted calmly.
"Milady," Bardock was the only to respond.
"And to what occasion do I have the honor of seeing you men again?" She asked, trying to use her all-proper tone.
"Well, we were on our way to see his highness Vegeta." Nappa said. "And we just happen to spot you, mistress." Serena snickered a bit, then turned away,
"Follow me then." She ordered, and took off, them right behind her. She led them to Capsule Corps, and laded right before it. Her wings disappeared, and she stood cross-armed to face them. "May I ask why you need to see my husband so urgently?" she asked.
"It's no business for a woman to know." Radditz snapped. Serena growled,
"You want to bet on that?" she challenged,
"Highness please" Bardock interjected. Serena dropped her stance, as did Radditz, and lead them inside, and to the second floor.
"Serena you're back!" Chi-Chi chimed as she set a plate down on the table, "And with visitors," she continued flatly. She glared at the men, "Serena, why are they here?" she asked her blonde friend.
"I was wondering that myself," She said coldly, arms still crossed. "Come on Bardock, I'll take you to Vegeta now." Serena said. He followed, but when Serena noted Nappa and Radditz did as well, she stopped, "I said Bardock. Not you two." The looked at each other, then growled,
"You can't leave us back here!" Nappa snapped, glaring at her, then at the four women, watching them with demoniac looks in their eyes.
"You can't expect me to trust you two around children now can you?" She said, and then began to walk again, Bardock on her heals. When they began to follow, Mina grabbed Nappa by the neck with her love chain, and Lita held Radditz's arms back.
"I believe her highness said stay." Lita whispered roughly.
Serena led Bardock to the dinning room, stopping right before they entered the living room; where the men were.
"Please Bardock. What is this all about?" Serena begged, keeping her voice as low as possible. Bardock signed, and placed a hand on the blondes shoulder.
"Alright highness" He began, "There's this man, a total freak, attacking our home. He's taken so many of our innocents and army men's lives that we just don't know what to do. It's war Serena." He said, "And we need Vegeta's help." He finished. Serena signed, then nodded, and led him into the living room. The five men, plus four children, perked up.
"Bardock" Krillin stated, taking note to him, and standing up from his seat on the floor. Bardock nodded, then looked at Vegeta, and saluted.
"Majesty, your father sent me here to request your presence on planet Vegeta." He said. Vegeta stood up, brushing off his jeans, and putting his white over-shirt back on over his tank top.
"At ease," he began, "Why does he want me there?" Vegeta asked.
"War sir; we need your help." He said. Vegeta growled to himself. He was ready to take on anything this universe could dish out, but it still was annoying having different issues pop up every damn day. "We need all of you," He continued, looking at all the other men.
From the other room, Radditz and Nappa could be heard breaking free from Lita's and Mina's hold, and running down the hall, and into the room.
"We need all the strongest fighters we can get. Men are dying every second there." Bardock said, firmly, and looked over the men. The women looked at each other, dumbfounded.
"You're leaving?" Mina whispered, staring down at Krillin from her place next to Lita.
"I…" Krillin shrugged, his mouth gone dry, "I don't…" Serena looked over the room. Everything was picture perfect a moment ago. Everyone was out of their training suits, just sitting around enjoying a game. Lita had even gotten Piccolo out of his uniform. She put normal clothes on him, even a bandana wrapped around his head, so his antennas hung over his face; Lita's favorite style on a man. He even looked adorable.
The children were just being children. Playing, and not worrying about where they're parent's were, or if tomorrow, they might have to become the last hope for the universe. Then the women, four pregnant women; cooking whatnot in the kitchen, not a care in the world.
It was picture perfect.
"Alright Bardock, then…" but he stopped. Serena let out a soft sigh, staring at the floor. Her blonde bangs tumbled over her face, and she held in her pride as she fought a couple tears. 'I can't go, not now…' Sure, he was ready to take on the universe, but his family mattered more. "I'm sorry Bardock, but you'll be returning without me." He said. Bardock looked on in shock,
"But sir…" he fumbled with words. Serena looked up at him, a curious look in her eyes. Vegeta smirked slightly, and then stepped toward her.
"I'm sorry, but I have matters of greater importance here." He said, smiling at her so only she could see.
"I can't go either." Yamcha said, picking up his son, and wrapping his arms around his wife.
"Me neither," Krillin continued, taking Mina's hands in his.
"Sorry," Goku said, and held tightly to his wife and son, "But I'm staying too," Bardock looked at Piccolo. Piccolo shook his head, and gripped Lita's hand gently. Serena bit her lip, smiling, and then shaking her head.
"No Vegeta." She said, "Your father needs you. And so does your world." She pulled away from him, and then held his hands in hers. "I can fair with Rhayne, Renie, and Chibi-Chibi on my own. It's not like I'm pregnant. I can handle myself." She said firmly.
"Serena," Vegeta said, just under a whisper, "I'm not leaving you." Serena smacked him lightly in the head,
"Vegeta, you have to help them. Do you really want to loose them again?" he looked away, knowing he wouldn't be able to lie to her. "I thought so." She confirmed. "Now, don't worry about me or the girls, just come back in one piece, got it?" she said. Vegeta gripped her hands, then nodded,
"Got it"
"KAKAROT" Goku jumped as Vegeta yelled his name for the 3rd time as he made his way up the stairs of Capsule Corps. Why he was calling for him, Goku didn't know, but he wasn't about to ask.
He skidded into the room, panting slightly.
"Yea what?" he asked, fixing his shirt. He looked over Vegeta, noting he was in his Saiyan armor again.
"Kakarot, I need a favor of you." He said, throwing a couple things into and small suitcase.
"Yea okay what do you need?" he asked cheerfully, stuffing his hands into the pockets of his hoodie.
"I need you to watch over Serena and the girls while I'm gone." He said. Goku tipped his head.
"But Vegeta, Serena can take care of herself just fine-"
"Kakarot!" Goku backed down a bit, "I know she can…" Vegeta said firmly, looking away. "But…I worry. And you're the only person I'd trust to do this." He said. Goku's was taken aback,
"Vegeta." He whispered calmly to himself, then sighed, and smiled. "All right Vegeta. I'll make sure nothing happens to them." He assured. Vegeta looked at him out of the corner of his eye, then mumbled,
"Thank you."
It wasn't an hour later they were getting set to leave
"Vegeta's going over a couple things with Bardock before they leave." Mina said while running up to Serena as she and Bulma watched the other prepare the ship.
"Serena, why are you letting him do this?" Bulma asked. Serena smiled at her older friend,
"It's in his blood Bulma dear. And weather he admits it or not, he doesn't want his Father and his Kingdom to fall again." She stated firmly.
"Your quiet the strong one little missy" Bulma said, patting her head, and bending down to stick her tongue out at her, and lighten the mood.
"We're leaving now, so you might want to say goodbye to your precious baby." Radditz snapped, his voice covering in mockery as he glared at her. Serena glared silently, but Bulma and Mina took it much harder.
"Why don't you say that again sparky?" Mina snapped, pounding her fist in her hand.
"Come on honey let's show him the power of a woman." Bulma said, looking over at the blonde.
Radditz never had a chance as the two women attacked, beating the holy hell out of the defenseless man.
It didn't seem Nappa had a chance to get away from Lita and Chi-Chi either as he limped out the door and away from the women hurriedly.
"What'd he do?" Serena asked as the two crossed their arms and stood by her.
"He said that we couldn't hurt him if someone chained him down and held him still for us." She said, and then smirked widely. Serena shook her head, ignoring the sounds around her, and trying not to laugh.
"Maybe they should be begging for your girls' help." Vegeta mocked, coming up next to Serena and taking her hand. Serena laughed lightly, saying nothing though. "Are you sure your okay with this?" Vegeta asked, breaking the silence. Serena nodded, smiling confidently.
Vegeta sighed as Bardock called for him to board. With nothing left to say, Vegeta wrapped his arms around his wife, kissing her passionately, and with everything he had in him.
"Well, if I get kisses like that every time you leave maybe I should kick you out more often." Serena teased. Vegeta growled slightly, then shook his head, and kissed her forehead. "Promise you'll come back all right?" She said. He nodded,
"I promise," He said, then released her, still holding onto her hands though. She stopped to look over him. Those blue spandex, that stretchable armor, and that silly belt thingy. She almost wanted to laugh-but wouldn't disgrace him so. "Be here when I get back," then just about a whisper, he said, "I love you," and released her hand, and headed out for the ship. The winds began to pick up, and whipped her hair violently, picking up her tears as well,
"I love you too!" she called out as they lifted off. He watched her through the window as he lifted off into the air. Serena stood there until she couldn't see the ship at all.
Her shoulders dropped slightly, and she placed a hand over the material hiding her test results. A silent tear slid down her cheek.
"Okay everyone: Dinner time!" Chi-Chi called out. Serena didn't move.
"Mommy, you coming" Renie asked, pulling at her mother's hand. Serena smiled down at her daughter, then nodded, and followed her back inside of Capsule Corps.
Chapter Twenty-Seven: I'm Already There
Serena picked up the phone, dialing in the doctors number to tell him that she would have to reschedule. She couldn't show up for her 3-month appointment because Chibi-Chibi was sick. So, she wrapped up her darling daughter, and kept the other children away from her.
"Careful Bulma." Yamcha said, helping his wife down the stairs. She was 6 months pregnant now, and it was really beginning to show. Serena smiled. She had some stomach showing, but not as much as it would be in soon.
With Vegeta gone, taking care of her 3 daughters was harder than she thought. She ignored the people around her as she told the doctor of her situation, and they rescheduled.
"How you feeling' honey" Serena asked her daughter, replacing the warm cloth on her forehead with a cold one. Chibi-Chibi smiled, then turned and fell asleep.
"Ready men" Vegeta yelled out to the squadron behind him. They had landed on this planet a month ago, and were hoping this would be the end of the line.
The moment he'd reached New Vegeta-sei, he'd sent a messenger down to give Serena a special phone. He only prayed that she got it, and that she hadn't tried calling. They had been immediately sent away.
He raised his hand, taking one more peek at the enemy, then throwing his hand down, "Charge!" he yelled, then the men ran around the corner, and attacked what were called: The Thermos. They were blood-sucking little creatures with no remorse in their fighting styles.
They were immediately noticed when they ran into battle. The Thermos opened their mouths, and growled in a high-pitched tone; a deafening tone. Many of Vegeta's men faltered. Not Vegeta. He never did.
The Thermos charged just in time to make an impact on their opponents, and vise versa. There wasn't time to think or breathe. Vegeta took a slash across his back, and many punches, but he never fell. Him and only a few of him men were left standing in the end.
3 Months Later
Serena practically collapsed back into the chair. She was 6 months pregnant, and not enjoying it one little bit. The other's weren't fairing well either.
Serena laid her head back, and sighed. Each husband was individually taking care of his wife, and child in some cases. Serena was doing everything with little help from the others, and taking care of 3 totally different children. She was growing tired.
Serena suddenly jumped as something rung in her pocket. She pulled out a small blue phone thingy. A young man and come down with it. She'd been waiting 6 months to hear from Vegeta.
She clicked the "co'duko" button, which she discovered meant talk.
"Moshi moshi?" she whispered.
"Just hearing your voice makes me feel like none of this is going on." Serena smiled, her hands shaking on the phone, and willing back her tears.
"Are you okay?" She asked,
"I'm fine," he said, "Are the girls okay?" he asked,
"Yes. Their doing great." she said.
"And you?" he continued,
"I'm fine," she heard him sigh over the phone.
"Veggie-Chan, I love you," she said, just as someone ran into Vegeta. He pushed them away, and hid in a corner in the noisy, dirty room.
"I love you too," he said. Serena smiled, a tear falling down her cheek.
"Is that daddy, mommy?" Rhayne asked as the children passed, playing tag. Serena nodded, and handed her daughter the phone,
"Hi Daddy," Rhayne said. Vegeta smiled to himself,
"Hey honey,"
"Daddy, when are you coming home?" she asked. Vegeta sighed. "Gohan said that if you die you wouldn't come home. Daddy, you're coming back right?" Vegeta was taken aback.
"Rhayne," he choked on his words. A lump formed in his throat, and he wasn't sure what to say.
He called her on the road
From a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say I love you one more time
And when he heard the sound
Of the kids laughing in the background
He had to wipe away a tear from his eye
A little voice came on the phone
And said "Daddy when you coming home"
He said the first thing that came to his mind
"I'll always be with you," He promised. "I'll be there when the sun shines down, I'll be there when you wake up every morning. I'll be there when you say your prayers." He said. Rhayne smiled,
"I love you daddy," she said,
"I love you too honey,"
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know I'm in your prayers
Oh I'm already there
Rhayne gave her mother the phone, and ran back to play. Serena smiled, and held it to her ear,
"I miss you," she said.
"I miss you too...all of you," he said. The sorrow in his voice she could practically feel over the phone.
"Don't worry about us. Just get back here, and keep safe, okay?" She said. Vegeta sat down in a corner, and leaned away from everyone,
"I have this picture of us all. I keep it with me." he said, pulling it out of his armor over his chest. It was a pure gold frame, and held a small picture, of all of them at Christmas. It almost brought a tear to his eye. Serena had gotten it for him. "They second I get back, I'm going to kiss you, and hold you." He said. Serena smiled.
"Aw! How cute" Someone mocked. Vegeta growled, stood, and punched the man. As he fell, he hit him again, and again. Then when he was down, he lifted the heal of his boot, and brought it roughly down on his chest. The man was left rolling around in pain.
She got back on the phone
Said I really miss you darling
Don't worry about the kids they'll be all right
Wish I was in your arms
Lying right there beside you
But I know that I'll be in your dreams tonight
And I'll deeply kiss your lips
Touch you with my fingertips
So turn out the light and close your eyes
He looked around at the shocked warriors. It was a nasty site. They smelled, they were dirty, and many had stains of whatnot on their clothes. Bile lay in a corner of the room, and the stench from some of the urine and BO rose to everyone's unpleased noses. They had no choice but to bear it though.
Vegeta returned to his corner. He too looked just like the other men, dirty, hurt, and a look of raw homesick on his face.
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know I'm in your prayers
Oh I'm already there
"I'll be home as soon as I can. Once we take out one more cavalry, it's over. I can get back to you, and the girls." Serena smiled to herself, and put a hand on her growing stomach.
We may be a thousand miles apart
But I'll be with you wherever you are
"Okay," she whispered.
"I have to go now, but as soon as this is all over I'll call you...I love you," he said, and then hung up. Serena sighed, and turned off the phone. She stood up, and went to the kitchen to get some gummy worms.
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I'll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share?
Oh I'm already there
Oh I'm already
There
1 week later
"Master Vegeta, what do we do? What do we do?" Kuyari whined. Vegeta elbowed the man square in the nose, and then hushed him.
They were left behind when a fleet of infantries suddenly appeared. They had no idea their enemy's had back-up. Kuyari and Vegeta fought gallantly against them, but with 12 men left, against 2, the odds of them winning in their condition and getting to a ship was very unlikely.
"We're going to die. We're going to die," Kuyari whimpered. Vegeta growled and picking up the man by his collar,
"Would you shut up?" he snarled.
"WE'RE GONNA DIE!" he yelled out. Vegeta groaned as the soldiers spotted them, and came to charge. Vegeta shot a ki blast down at them, and dragged Kuyari behind another wall. He peeked over the corner, firing another and killing 2 of them men. Kuyari begin to mumble whatnot as Vegeta continued to drag him around, searching for a ship or anything else he could find.
The soldiers were right on their heels and they were under fire. Vegeta rounded a corner, and then paused. Just as the soldiers turned, he released a very large attack, killing 4 more of the men, injuring one, and distracting the rest. He again grabbed Kuyari and ran off.
He ran down the hall, and rounded a corner, straight into the throne of the palace. It looked as bad as he thought. He ran through the rubble; the soldiers again firing at them but he continued and fired back. A pillar fell, killing 2 on the men, leaving 2 healthy, and one injured. But, the pillar was a main support beam. The palace was beginning to collapse.
"What, you felt you needed another challenge?" The weeping Kuyari said. Vegeta hit him across the head, and then hurried on. He was lost, under fire, and in a collapsing palace, yet he couldn't concentrate. All he could think about was his Serena, and his three little girls at home. "Vegeta look!" Kuyari cried, pointing down a hall. In the far hall, there was a ship, in perfect contact, and just the right size to get them home. Vegeta didn't waste time, and began to run down the hall, avoiding any debris, the ki blasts, and whatever was falling from the ceiling.
They made it to the ship, and Kuyari pried the door open and Vegeta open fired at the soldiers. They'd left the injured one behind to die he supposed.
He growled to himself, and ran up to one man, punching him square in the gut. He fell to the ground, and Vegeta kicked him in the head, splattering his brains over the ground, and on his dirty boots.
Vegeta was surprised when the other soldier fired at him, sending him backward, but closer to the ship. Vegeta fired at the man, avoiding any shots.
Kuyari opened the door, and hopped in, getting it ready to take off. Vegeta finally hit the man, and he met his death. Vegeta stood straight, and turned to get into the ship.
Kuyari smiled, but then looked up,
"Vegeta look out!" But Vegeta didn't move in time. The injured man appeared in the door, and shot Vegeta, square in the chest. "Vegeta" Kuyari yelled, then lifted a hand and shot at the man. He fell dead to the floor.
Kuyari jumped form the ship, and caught Vegeta before he fell. He lifted him over his shoulder, then got back in the ship, and laid him down.
"Don't worry, you'll be okay." he said, "We'll get home." he mumbled loudly, and started up the ship, and took off, praying that they'd make it, before, not a warrior, but a father of three, and a husband, died.
Another week later
"Gohan, Renie, would you set the table for us?" Mina asked, picking up a pot from the stove, very slowly because of the added weight of her baby. The two children began to set the tables, as the women pulled out the food, with the aide of their husbands, except Vegeta of course. It wasn't a few minutes later that Chi-Chi noticed Goku was missing as well.
"Where is that little-" she mumbled the rest to herself as she looked around, but didn't spot him. So, she shrugged, and continued to prepare dinner.
Goku Son stood outside Capsule Corps, starring into the winter sky. Vegeta had missed this Christmas with his family, and didn't even know he had a child on the way. He had to wonder why Serena didn't just tell him.
Serena was a strong girl, which was for certain.
"It can't be easy taking care of three children all on your own, plus getting ready to have a baby," he sighed, then shook his head, and rubbed his cold arm in the January air. Something wasn't right. Why did he feel the need to be out here right now?
His question was soon answered when lights appeared in the sky, and a ship blew in with the winter snow. From it, a man hopped out, the same small, handsome, and kind-looking man that had brought Serena her new little phone, and wished her the best.
"Master Goku?" He managed, his accented, dainty voice adding comfort to the snowy air.
"That's me," Goku said. The man nodded,
"Yes, I have come with news." he said, "His highness, Prince Vegeta, has been reported wounded, and missing." he said, "Please sir, I was unauthorized to come down here, but it Master Vegeta has not returned before the child Serena meets her nine months of pregnancy, please, search for the father of her child." he said, "The man was dedicated to his wife and children, and wanted nothing but to go home the second he arrived on New Vegeta-sei." the said sternly, "Please," he softened, "Please, I leave with this request." and with that, he got in his ship, and left.
Goku watched as he took off, and the snow blew up and over his snow-bitten face. If not in the 2 months and 16 days Serena's child was due in, Vegeta had not returned, he would go look for the Saiyan Prince.
3 months later
Nowhere; Vegeta was nowhere to be found. He wasn't on Vegeta-sei or any of the planets that they had been fighting on, or near. It was simply hopeless. Goku had no leads, and no idea where the Saiyan Prince might be.
Goku sighed. He'd just landed on a planet called: Platoe. It was just like Earth, except middle-aged Earth. No computers, no skyscrapers, satellites. The most technological things were the ships, and those were hand crafted. It was a beautiful world though.
Goku sat down on a river bridge, staring down at the water as it calmly flowed under him. He wasn't even sure if he could get home with the amount of fuel in his ship. He sighed, falling into a train of thought.
"I hear your looking for a Master Vegeta?" Goku snapped into reality, and whirled around, staring at a man, hunched over, and hidden by a large cloak. Goku raised a brow, and then hopped to the ground.
"Yes, yes I am." He said. The feeble man turned, and nudged him to follow. He did. He followed him for about 20 minutes, before the man stopped at a lake. From his garments, he pulled out a golden frame, and handed it to Goku.
"Master Vegeta was sent into war, and while abandoned and in battle, he was shot, straight in the chest. This golden picture frame took some of the fire, when the Saiyan Prince fell." He said. Tears welled in Goku's eyes as he looked at the object, burned through on the front. But as he opened it, he noted on that side was scared, and the picture, plus the back, was still in tack.
"Wait...how could..." he trailed. The man chuckled, and stood straight, then took off his hood.
Vegeta smiled weakly, though happily at him. A bandage was wrapped around his head, and a scar on his cheek. He looked tired, and homesick.
"I've been here recovering since the final battle, where I was hit." he laughed, "Kind of funny, Serena protected me, even from afar." Goku looked at him, and the raw pain in his eyes was obvious. He wanted to go home. He had to go home.
"Vegeta, let's go." Goku said, and gripped his friend's arm. Vegeta filched,
"Watch it, I broke this one, and it still hurts," he said. Goku signed, and let go.
"Serena's pregnant." Goku stated firmly, "Her baby is due any day now," Vegeta's eyes went wide,
"W-what" Goku snarled at his dumbstruck remark,
"VEGETA! She's pregnant!" Vegeta could feel himself shaking. He grabbed Goku's wrist, and started to run back to the docks,
"We have to go!" he yelled. 'I have to be there.'
It was June again. It the 9 months Vegeta was gone, he'd managed to miss christmas, and Renie, Gohan's, Rhayne's and Chibi-Chibi's birthdays.
Oh, and also, the baby was late!
Nine months! It had been nine months, the baby was late, and they're hadn't been a word from Vegeta nor Goku. Serena was worried. Bulma had birthed a little baby girl, which she named Pantsey.
Pantsey had her mothers beautiful blue eyes, but her father thick black hair, which just curled a little on her newborn head. She was 6lbs, 2'4" and she was loud and proud. Of Coarse, she was VERY late; so late that Jinsei was born before her.
Jinsei was Mina's and Krillin's beautiful baby boy, who weighed 7lbs, 3'2". He had his mother's blue eyes and blonde hair, though it was very thin, like his fathers. She was behaved, and quiet, but always was giggling.
After they were born, Lita and Piccolo's baby was hatched. Lita didn't make it out of Capsule Corps when her daughter, Tammy, decided she wanted out. Tammy was 6lbs, and 3'1". She didn't have any hair, but bright green eyes. Lita's praying she will sprout some hair though. What was surprising was the pointed ears, and the antenna's poking out of her head. Lita was sure in shock.
Not a couple days later was Goten born, Chi-Chi's and Goku's son. He was 4'3', and weighed 8lbs. He was the splitting image of his father, in every way. He was quite the bundle of noise as well.
"I can't believe he left!" The morning started out the same as it always did. Chi-Chi bellowed in anger for Goku's departure. The day after Goten's birth, Goku had left, leaving a note to Chi-Chi that he had to find someone. Chi-Chi was furious. No one knew where he went, or who he was looking for, they just wondered if he and when he would return.
Some unexpected people had also shown up yesterday. Tien and Chitzou they had called them. Chitzou was like a little doll, and the kids loved him to death. He was the perfect playmate. Tien was a sturdy man, with a very rich voice, Serena had noted. She also noted that he had taken quite a liking to Serena, even in her pregnancy. This displeased everyone in the house. Tien was doing his best to take care of Serena in every way, and flatter her to his favor. He waited her hand and foot, and barely left her side. It annoyed the hell out of her.
As a contraction came, Serena sucked in a breath, and leaned against the hallway wall. What was strange though was that it wasn't going away. Serena, gripping her side, made her way into the kitchen, where Mina was breast-feeding, and chatting with Bulma, it took a moment for them to notice her.
"Hey honey, you okay?" Bulma asked, placing Pantsey her little basinet, and walking over to place an arm on her shoulder. Serena cringed, and then gasped, as water leaked down her leg. Bulma abruptly stepped back. Mina squealed very loudly and yelped,
"Serena! Your water broke!" Serena blinked, staring down at the water.
"Chi-Chi! Yamcha! Goku!" Bulma cried out, as Mina yelled for Lita, Piccolo, and Krillin. She was going into labor.
Chapter Twenty-Eight: Vegita Usagi Fanel
"Breathe Serena. Take deep breaths." Chi-Chi ordered as she dabbed Serena's forehead with a wet towel. Serena smiled up at her friend, mouthing a thank you. Chi-Chi smiled, tears glistening in her ebony eyes.
Though they weren't sure where Goku was, Chi-Chi had a strong feeling that he would be back. She wasn't too worried. What worried her was that Vegeta wasn't here. Vegeta didn't even know Serena was pregnant. If he did, he wouldn't have left her.
What would Serena do if Vegeta were dead; or if the war never ended? She would be having four children to take care of, all on her own. Of course, Chi-Chi, Bulma, Lita, and Mina's families would all be here to help, but that wasn't like having Vegeta there.
"Chi-Chi," Serena broke her train of thought, "Why don't you go join the others." she said. Chi-Chi glared at her firmly,
"I'm not leaving you here to do this alone!" The dark beauty exclaimed, crossing her arms commandingly. Serena laughing lightly then shook her head.
"Chi-Chi," she began softly, and placed a hand on her friends arm, "I don't mean to sound rude at all, but if Vegeta's not here to help me, then I want to do this alone." she stated. Chi-Chi's face fell, and she sighed. With a shake of the head, she kissed Serena's forehead, then left the room.
"How you feeling" The doctor asked. Serena snapped her head over, and gave him a look that said: I'm fucking ready do die here you ass!
Needless to say, he turned away.
"So Vegeta, do you think she'll have a boy or girl?" Goku asked. Vegeta huffed at him,
"A boy stupid, don't you know it's the in Vegeta family bloodline for a male heir to be born. It will be a boy," he said confidently. Goku nodded as Vegeta began to type something into the computer. He looked out the window into space, but what surprised at what he saw.
"Um Vegeta" Goku tapped his friend on the shoulder.
"Not now Kakarot!" Vegeta snapped, still typing whatnot into the computer system. Goku stared out the front window, just stared, and then tapped him again,
"Vegeta"
"I said stop it Kakarot!" Vegeta snapped.
"Vegeta?!" Goku continued, tapping harder now.
"Damn it what" he whirled around, and then followed Goku's gaze out the window. Vegeta's mouth fell, "Holy sh-"
"We're gonna crash!" Goku yelped, as the ship began to shake in Earth's atmosphere and the ground came into view. Goku hid under a desk, as Vegeta attempted to move the ship. But as they neared the streets of Satan City, Vegeta joined his Saiyan companion, and they covered their heads.
Outside, people were screaming, and pointing in awe as the ship tore through the cement of Main-Street. Slowly it continued to move onward, dragging rocks and dirt at its feet. It seemed like an endless trip as it continued to move down the street. Goku got up, and peeked out the window.
"Chi-Chi's ki!" Goku looked around, sensing its source right at the hospital. It was a street right off of Main-Street, that they were about to pass. Goku snagged Vegeta by the collar, and kicked the door open. They ran down the street, totally forgetting the fact that they can fly.
Not to mention that their ship is ruining the streets of Satan City, and about to run straight into the mall.
The boys ran into the hospital, receiving many funny looks. They were, after all, in the naive clothing of the Ashtaka. Never the less, they continued to run down the hall, following Chi-Chi's ki. They couldn't detect any other right now. Soon, they picked up on Lita's, Mina's, Bulma's, and so forth.
"Strange I only felt Chi-Chi's for awhile there." Goku said. Vegeta nodded,
"Yes, but we'll concern ourselves with that later." He said, as they rounded a corner. Everyone looked up at them as they walked in. Chi-Chi, just coming into the room, stared at Goku blankly.
"Goku" For the first time in quite awhile, Chi-Chi practically collapsed into Goku's arms. "God I missed you." She whispered roughly, her arms tight around his neck. Goku wrapped his arms around her, holding her closely to him, and not letting go.
"I love you." He whispered. Cold tears streaming down Chi-Chi's warm cheeks, and her hair fell out of its traditional bun. "I promise I won't leave again, but where is Serena?" Goku asked. Chi-Chi pulled away, a bit confused, then she spotted Vegeta.
"So, that's where you went." she said calmly. In the back of her head, she new normally she'd start yelling at Goku for leaving, and Vegeta for being late, but she just didn't have the energy right now. "Vegeta," Chi-Chi began pushing him toward a room. "Hurry Serena's in labor, she needs your help." she said. Vegeta practically broke the door down as he ran through it. Chi-Chi sighed as the door closed, then looked around at all the friends as family.
"I'm sorry I left." Goku whispered quietly. Chi-Chi smiled up at him.
"It's okay," she said, "But while I'm sitting down, you're changing Goten's dipper." Goku's face fell as Chi-Chi plopped in a hospital chair. He looked down at his son, and lifted him up. Goku's lips twisted, and his nose crinkled at he extended the baby as far away from him as possible.
Vegeta's breath caught the moment he saw Serena. Her stomach was much … larger ….since the last time he saw her, and she had sweat dripping down her face. Her hair was tied into a braid, flowing off the side of the bed. She was even more beautiful than when he left. Vegeta took a step toward her,
"Hold it Sony. Who are you?" the doctor snapped, glaring at the man, in very strange clothing. Vegeta practically growled.
"Vegeta" They turned to look at Serena, tears falling down her face. Vegeta pushed the man aside, and stopped next to her bed. He gulped, taking her hand, and falling to his knees by her side.
"Why didn't you tell me?" He asked sternly. Serena smiled weakly,
"You wanted to go," she said. Vegeta shook her head, gripping her hand with both of his, and kissing the back of hers.
"Do you know what it is?" Vegeta asked. Serena shook her head. "In my family, all children are born boys. It's a heritage thing." Serena nodded.
"I'm having a boy..." she said to herself. But her smile faded soon, as a contraction came on. She gripped Vegeta's hand, and arched her back in pain. It was over as soon as it came though.
"Serena, your dilating pretty quickly." the doctor said. "It's going to be time very soon." Serena ignored him, and looked over at her husband with a smile.
"What took so long?" She asked. Vegeta rolled his eyes, then reached over and replaced the wet cloth on her head. She smiled, and closed her eyes as a contraction came. She took it well.
She looked up at Vegeta again, a little short of breath. She smiled, his bright eyes shinning at her with pity as she tried to fight the pain away from her mind. He gulped, biting the inside of his cheek as he took a moment for thought.
"You look good." He blurted, nodding slightly as he tried to smile without laughing.
"I'm about to have a baby, are you kidding me?" she laughed lightly, but abruptly stopped when she noted his serious face. He leaned over, burying his face in her shoulder. Serena wasn't sure why he was acting like this, in public no less, but she wasn't one to question, and gently rubbed her husbands back. He soon moved away. He smiled, just enough for her to see.
This serenity didn't last long though. Serena's eyes wet wide, and she cringed, a little yelp escaping her lips.
"It's time!" The doctor hollered. 3 or 4 nurses ran into the room. Serena gripped Vegeta hand, biting her bottom lip.
"Work on your breathing Ma'am." A nurse said. Serena's breathing was heavy. The doctor placed her legs in the brackets, and flipped up her gown.
"Get Ready Mrs. Fanel" The nurse said. Serena tightened her grip on Vegeta's hand, "Now push!" The nurse yelped. Serena did. She sunk a little lower in her spot, and bit down forcefully on her bottom lip, until it bled.
Vegeta didn't know what to do. His wife was doing all the work, and she looked as if she was in great pain. Her grip on his hand was cutting off circulation, but he paid no mind. Instead, he leaned down and kissed her forehead. When a nurse smiled a sweet smile for the couple, he growled at her, immediately scaring her, and forcing her to cower a bit, and look away.
"Now Serena, this should be your last. I have the head." The doctor said. "Now push!" Serena pressed her head back, and pushed, one hand gripping the bed, then other, Vegeta's hand.
A baby's sharp cry was heard, and the doctor held up a beautiful baby, clean, and with wide blue eyes. Serena laid her head back and sighed in relief. They wrapped up the child, and wrapped a blanket around it; A pink blanket.
"It's a girl." Vegeta whispered to himself. 'A boy stupid; don't you know it's the in Vegeta family blood line for a male heir to be born.' He remembered himself saying, 'It will be a boy.' He laughed at himself. How could he think his bloodline would overcome the Lunarian bloodline?
Vegeta gulped as he cradled the baby, it's overly wide eyes staring up at him with interest. Vegeta shook as he held her, and leaned down to give her to Serena. Serena smiled as she cradled her baby in her arms.
"Hey little girl." she said to the enfant, "We've been waiting awhile for you." She checked the baby's hands and feet, to make sure she was all there.
"She's perfect." Vegeta said quickly, and calmed his wife's hands.
"She's a girl." Serena stated, "Is that okay." Vegeta smirked, and stood,
"She's perfect," he repeated. "I'm going to go get Kakarot. I want him to see her first." Vegeta stated, and walked out. Serena smiled as the door closed, and the nurse faced her.
"Is there a name yet Ma'am?" she asked. Serena looked at her daughter. Serena smiled, and nodded, none-the-less.
"Her name is Vegita." Serena said. The nurse smiled, and wrote down the name, checking the spelling first with Serena, and then taking it to be registered. She soon returned with the baby's band.
"Kakarot!" Vegeta bellowed as he walked into the waiting room. "Come on." He ordered. Goku shrugged and set down the Goten.
"Did Serena have her baby?" Krillin asked. Vegeta huffed at him, then took a glace and Goku and turned to leave. Goku followed, though taking a glace at Chi-Chi to make sure it was okay. She shooed him to follow. As they headed to the room, Vegeta stopped in front of the door.
"Kakarot" Vegeta said, "Goku," he corrected, but again he paused. It was strange for him to say his Earth name.
"Don't call me that." Vegeta blinked, looking at Goku, but his eyes were cast to the ground. His voice was stern, and serious-but of course it didn't last. Goku looked up at him cheerily, "It's just too weird hearing it out of you! You know what I mean!" He exclaimed. Vegeta sighed heavily. Goku was a strange one. But, he took it upon himself to cast aside the name ordeal and continue.
"I almost died on that mission I went on." He began, neither looking at him, or anything else, "And the last thing I want is for Serena to be left with such a burden." he continued, then finally looked at him, "If anything were to ever happen to me Kakarot, I'd hope you'd watch out for them in my place." He growled soft, no longer able to keep his gaze as he cast it to the ground yet again. "You're the one person I trust, my best friend." The words seemed to drown in Goku's ears, and he blinked at him shock.
"Vegeta…" He whispered softly. Vegeta cleared his throat, and then looked up with that shield over his ebony eyes once more.
"The baby is a girl." he said with a slight laugh, "I was wrong." Goku grinned, laughing whole-heartedly,
"Four girls huh" he paused to shake his head, "Good Luck man, you're going to need it!" Vegeta glared at him for that statement, but pushed it aside, none-the-less.
They stepped into the room as the nurse snapped an identification bracelet on their daughter's wrist.
"What did you name her?" Goku asked, leaning down and touching the baby's fingers. He played with the bracelet, and twirled it until he found the name: "Vegita Usagi Fanel." he said aloud. Goku laughed a little, a smile on his face. Serena smiled up and Vegeta, and Vegeta stuck his hands in his pockets, proud about his wife's choice in names.
"Well I get the Vegita thing." Goku began, "But Usagi?" he looked up at Serena questioningly. Serena could only smile a bit before her strange explanation.
"It means Bunny of the Moon." She said, "I don't know where I got it from, but I felt it was suitable." Goku accepted the answer as he twirled the band once more, his hand still holding the baby's softly.
"Vegita…" he mused, then let out a laugh. "Ha! Princess Vegita, next in line to the non-existing Saiyan-Lunarian thrown!"
Goku soon found his face in the asphalt.
"I can't believe you didn't yell at all." Bulma said as they all sat to rest, back in Capsule Corps, after the day's events. Bulma smiled, shook her head, and sat down. Her shoulder-length hair tickled her shoulders as Trouser pulled at her pant leg, intent on getting her attention.
"How are you feeling?" Chi-Chi asked, pulling her waist-length hair in a low ponytail and laying her son down as well. Serena simply smiled. The room was quiet, for most were exhausted from all the waiting. Tien made a point to sit next to Serena, and begged to hold her new child. She allowed it, but the moment Vegeta walked in, he changed his mind,
"Put my daughter down," Vegeta growled lowly. Tien handed him his daughter. "Now move." he continued. Tien practically scampered away in fright. Serena laughed to herself. She looked around at the room. Yamcha was holding his baby girl, Pantsey, while laughing as Bulma ignored her son, banging a rattle against her leg on the floor.
Goku joked around with Gohan, occasionally getting yelled at by Chi-Chi, as Goten slept peacefully. Piccolo sat directly behind Lita. Tammy was in her arms, and Piccolo's arms wrapped around hers.
Krillin held little Jinsei in as arm, perched on the back of a chair and Mina sat, her feet dangling off the side, falling asleep in the chair. Renie, Rhayne, and Chibi-Chibi began to wear out to sleepy-ness, as did their playmate Chitzou.
Serena couldn't help but smile. Finally things were perfect.
End
So, what do you think? Yes, there's still the mystery behind dear Rhayne, plus, Vegita-whom baby Vegita is ironically named after…..hmmm
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