A Queen Long Forgotten

Chapter 9

AN: Yea, So I know my fics are short. But I'm trying to get this done now, so I don't have to forget it later.

Thanks again, KingVeggieFan

Groaning as I nearly limped to my room, another night of sparring with that jackass. It was almost a routine. Though with each spar, I could feel my confidence and wall of protection fail me. The bruises disappeared by morning, though it was painfully noticeable that I had not had a good meal in a while. It was well after midnight, and I was knew Ray would be a sleep. I sneered at the thought of her.

"That's what friends are for.."

I nearly laughed out loud at that comment, I knew she didn't have the guts to stand up to me. I was one of the strongest female saijans, even with Vegeta constantly beating me down, I hissed as I leaned over to start the bath.

)flashback(

"You don't learn very well, do you?"

"Took you that long to notice, Prince Ass?"

"Bitch! You will learn your place!"

Vegeta smacked her hard across the face and as she was stumbling back he sent a painful kick to her chest, causing her to fly backwards against the floor. Mel got up, growling low and threatening as she took all her anger and charged at him, beating him in the face, neck and chest with flying fists. When he finally got a hold of the situation he grabbed her wrists and shoved her down on her stomach, shoving her face in the dirt, sitting on top of her.

"You seem to take your life for granted, wench"

Mel screamed and thrashed with all her strength, she could feel her lungs choke and suffercate. Vegeta lifted her face up with her hair, grinning as she coughed and gasped for air.

"You don't like that very much do you little Mel?"

"Let go of me! I swear I'll Kill you!"

Vegeta shoved her face back down, then once he could feel her struggle slow down he stood up and kicked her hard in the ribs, hearing a few crack and snap, she rolled a few times then landed on her back.

"That's a pretty serious threat to the Prince of Vegetasi...I could take you to court for that and have you beheaded, Or I could do it myself, right here. right now."

"No...."

Vegeta laughed, a painfully evil laugh as he set one foot on her chest.

"No? Your right, killing you would let you off the hook, keeping you alive would be far more painful. And lucky for you .I've already chosen who I want to keep by my side, forever. To do as I so please with."

)end of Flashback(

The hot water was soothing to her skin, the water turning a mucky brown and red. I didn't care, I sighed, great full to be away from him. Groaning almost painfully as I realized the choosing was tomorrow. Maybe he would change his mind and choose one of those sluts. Maybe at the choosing I could out run him, or outsmart him, I have to do something to save myself.

"Mel? Hey, Mel! Oh my kami! Mel wake up!"

"Huh?"

I could hear the faint mumbles of Ray, she seemed to be upset about something, she could feel hands and the water suddenly leave her, what was going on? I opened my eyes slowly and looked over at Ray. She looked scared and worried about something.

"Oh Mel! I am so sorry...Will you ever forgive me?"

"Whats going on?"

"Where...where did you get all these bruises..your ribs are cracked.. Mel what has been going on between you and Vegeta?"

Oh, she found out. I must've fallen asleep in the bathroom. I raised my hand to my face and saw the skin all wrinkled, I sighed and slowly moved to get up, grunting and waving off Ray.

"I'll be fine. Don't worry about me."

I got up and found myself on the floor. Ow, that hurt. I sigh and turn my head to look at Ray.

"Its..Its not as bas as it looks. I'll be fine by tonight."

"No. you won't. I'll get you something to eat. Here, put this on"

I slowly got up, making sure my knees didn't buckle this time, crawling onto the bed and gladly getting under the covers. I put the jacket on Ray offered me. Relaxing against the pillows. I don't remember what happened after that. I must've fallen asleep.

(Rays POV)

It really hurt me to see Mel like this. My heart was nearly shattered at my own stupidity. I got all the herbal medicine I could muster up around this stupid room, and the first aid kit. I bandaged her ribcage and just put ointment on all her cuts. I made a cup of soup and let it warm on the stove when I heard a banging on the door.

"oh no.."

I walked up and tried to look through the peep hole, but just my luck, im too short.

"Who is it?"

"There is an important message from the Prince Vegeta."

Oh! Maybe it was Carlos! He could help me with Mel. I quickly opened the door and my face fell as I looked back at the ever threatening glare of the Prince Himself.

He didn't seem to notice me as he looked past me and toward the sleeping Mel on my bed. He pushed me aside to come in.

"Hey! You can't come in here! Leave her alone!"

"Shut up, You'll wake your future princess."

He sat by Mel's side, his face expressionless as he looked over her face, his eyes seemed to inch down to her neck to her bare neck. I could see that he had some respect because he closed the jacket around her body. Or maybe he just couldn't hold back any urges. I watched as he leaned down and whispered something in her ear.

My mouth dropped as I stared at him, then at Mel. Oh kami, I knew she didn't want that. Or did she? I hardly knew her anymore. But if she was still the same Mel I knew, she would never want anything to do with him.

"You can't pick her! You just cant!"

Vegeta didn't seem to like that response, because with in seconds I was shoved against the wall, my air way constricted by a white gloved hand. I gagged and looked at him, pleading to let me go.

"I can pick whoever I damn well please, woman. You're lucky your weakness got you disqualified from my list. After the night of the choosing, it would be wise for you to leave. Give up any hopes of ever saving her. She's already given herself to me."

I couldn't help it. I sobbed as he let me go, fisting away my tears as I watched him leave. I looked over at Mel. No...He was lying. He had to be. Mel would never do that.

"Mel...I'm so sorry."

(Mels POV)

"You can't escape me...not even in your sleep, woman. I will always be here, watching you."

I cringed, I was in a dark room, it was only me and Vegeta. He was sitting on his throne, and I all I could see was his eyes, starring me down. I saw him point to the throne next to him. And my eyes widened in horror. I tried to run away but I felt something holding me back. It was a sizzling pain scorching threw my body, I finally realized he had my tail...and I instantly gave up and sat by him. He started laughing, it was such an ugly laugh..I couldn't take it anymore. I screamed for him to stop. I screamed with all my energy.

"Mel! Stop Screaming! Stop! Calm down!"

I gasped for air as I shot up, the covers were across the room, as well as the pillows. I looked at Ray, trying desperately to hold myself together. But I could see that she couldn't even do it, her tears were just as clear as mine. I collapsed on her and we both sobbed for each other.

Yay. Okay, now for the climax.. next chapter!