Chapter 5: Trunks

The next few days passed quickly. Vegeta began to love the pups as if they were his own children. Goku was avoiding Vegeta and me in the halls. During meals, he sat alone.

The Saiyans took equal turns training in the GR Bulma had installed before we left. Those that trained at night (which was hard to tell in deep space) slept during the day, awakening only to eat.

Kadeta and Kiwi trained with Vegeta first thing in the morning. He often returned bruised and bloody. I just waved him towards the shower.

I spent my days playing with the pups, writing or eating. I saw Goku often, but every time I tried to talk to him, he'd Instant Transmission to the other side of the ship. Man, he can hold a grudge, if that's even what it is.

This routine went on for two weeks, until something showed up on the radar.

"Prince Vegeta!" Nappa said as he ran into the room. I was writing, the pups asleep on the bed. "He's not here."

"Where is he? I must speak with him." Nappa looked around frantically.

"In there." I nodded my head in the direction of the bathroom, behind which sounds of water hitting tiles was coming.

Nappa started towards the door. "Prince Vegeta!" He called through it.

The water stopped. A few moments later, Vegeta, clad in only a royal blue towel, stood in the doorway. "What now, Nappa?"

"An outside ship has been reported. It's small, only big enough for two people. It's made contact."

"And?" Vegeta leaned forward, suddenly interested.

"They wish to speak with you, sir." Nappa suddenly gasped and turned away, blushing.

I looked around his stocky form to see Vegeta scrambling to catch his towel. My eyes narrowed and my voice was harsher than usual when I said, "Nappa, get your ass out of here." He followed the order, apologizing as he exited.

Vegeta saw my eyes after he finished tying the towel back around his waist. "Nightcall, it's not what you think."

"Really? Explain yourself, then." I said gruffly. "I know you were once in love with 'Kakarott'. How do I know that it wasn't the same with you and Nappa?"

"When I leant forward, my hand brushed the towel. It was an accident." Vegeta's eyes widened as he understood what I'd said. "What are you talking about, me being in love with Kakarott?"

My hand shot to my mouth. "It's just something I read. In a fiction story. I'm sorry I even brought it up."

Vegeta started to say something, but stopped himself. He got dressed and walked out the door.

I sighed and went back to writing. After a moment, though, I set down my paper and pencils, kissed my children on the forehead and followed him to the control room.

"Alright, this is Prince Vegeta. Now talk."

A voice came over the intercom, cracking with static. "My name is Trunks Briefs. My shipmate is Carly. Anyway, our ship is in great need of repair. We were wondering if you would be kind enough to let us stay on your ship until ours is fixed."

Vegeta was silent a moment. "How do we know you're not an ambush?"

The same voice said, "Prince Vegeta, I'm half Saiyan. And in another time and dimension, I'm your son."

Everyone in the room looked at the intercom in disbelief. Finally, after a few minutes, Kadeta asked," How can this be?"

"He'll be happy to explain once you let us in." This voice sounded pure evil, and sent shivers down one's spine.

I turned to Vegeta. "Let them in. I want to hear the boy's story."

He nodded. "Captain, allow the ship into the docking bay. Then get your crew members to begin repairing it. The rest of us will be greeting the passengers."

"But -" Kiwi started, only to be hushed by Vegeta.

"If you wish to argue, then you will go find Kakarott. Then bring him down to the docking bay with you."

Kiwi gaped. Vegeta smirked and said, "I don't think you want to forget where you lie in rank, woman. Nor that you have already bowed down to me. Now go find Kakarott."

Kiwi looked to me for support. I only shrugged. "You did bow down to him, meaning you are under his rule." She glared at me, turned and sulked out of the room.

Vegeta turned to the rest of us. "Any of you wish to join her?" We shook our heads. "Good. Now let's go."

Our group wound its way down to the docking bay. Vegeta made me walk at his side, Kadeta at the rear. I grimaced at the realization that I would soon, be the queen of all the Saiyans.

We met Goku and Kiwi at the door. When he saw us, Goku backed up a safe distance and took his place in front of Kadeta.

Once inside the docking bay, Vegeta halted. A tall young man who looked a lot like Vegeta, except his purple hair and clear blue eyes stood waiting for us.

"You must be Trunks." Vegeta said to the boy.

The other nodded. "And you're Vegeta. I recognize Gohan, Goku, Goten, and Turles. Who are the others?"

Vegeta introduced us, leaving me for last. Trunks' eyes widened when he heard that I was Vegeta's mate.

"But what about Mother?" He glanced around, looking for someone.

"Who?" I asked, worried about his distress.

"Bulma Briefs She does exist in this dimension, doesn't she?"

Vegeta and I hissed at the name. "Yeah, she exists alright. For the pleasure of annoying us to death."

Kadeta piped up from the back. "Hey! She gave me and Kiwi a place! Don't discredit her for that!"

"Wow. You, Kadeta, actually thanking Bulma for something we could give you. Anyway, Trunks. Where is this Carly person?"

Trunks pointed to a tall woman with sheet white skin and long, dull black hair. He called out her name and she turned around, flashing a smile with two inch fangs. Her eyes were a blood red.

"Sh-She's a vampire!" Kadeta exclaimed, her onyx eyes wide.

Trunks nodded. "Yup. She's one of my best friends, besides Goten."

Kiwi seemed to recover the ability to walk and talk, because she waltzed up to Trunks, latched onto his arm and said, "How about I show you to your room?"

"Uh, sure -" Trunks started, only to be interrupted by Kadeta. "He is not staying in our room!"

Kiwi looked over Trunks' shoulder. "Why would you think that?"

An accusing finger was pointed at Kiwi's retreating figure. "I know that look anywhere, missy! Don't even think about it! Hey! Get back here!" Kadeta powered up and flew after Kiwi and her prisoner.

"I think she finally found a guy that fits her standards. Only problem is Kadeta likes him, too. I think that's why she was talking nice about Bulma." I said.

Vegeta chuckled. "It seems like it."

Gohan growled, the deep rumbling echoing off the tiled walls and ceiling. I placed my hand on his chest and kissed his check. "You haven't lost your girlfriend…yet, anyway."

He hugged me, his face burying in my hair. It was Vegeta's turn to growl, Goku along with him.

"Keep your hands off of Night."

Gohan let go of me and stumbled backward at Goku's harsh tone. I stared, expecting Vegeta to be the one to say that, not Goku.

"Kakarott, stay out of this." Vegeta snapped, stepping between Goku and me.

In a movement that surprised everyone in the room, Goku knelt down in front of Vegeta. "Only protecting my future queen," He paused then added, "Prince Vegeta."

Bet none of you expected that, now did you? Well to tell the truth, I didn't either, so now i'm going to go cry. cries I fel better now. Thanks for reading!

Nightcall