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Chapter 6 – Wedding Party
A few hours had past since the marriage, and everyone was having a good time at the party which was held in Frieza's Chamber, apart from Caroline. She slumped into the corner, a glass of Champagne in her hand. All she could see were freaky aliens walking past her, congratulating Frieza, not taking any notice of her. It was like there hadn't been a wedding at all: Nobody acknowledged her, they walked past her without even one look. It was all Frieza this, Frieza that.
'He might as well have got married to himself!' Caroline angrily thought. 'It was bad enough being forced to move here and getting engaged to that prick, but now I can't even bloody enjoy myself!'
She gave herself a good swig, and put the empty glass on a tray which was being held up by a waiter who – what do you know – just walked straight past her. She gave herself a silly teenage pout and folded her arms.
"Isn't this a joyous merry occasion!" She sarcastically said to herself. She heard someone laugh. She turned her head to her left and saw Vegeta and the two Saiyans with him, looking at her with drinks in their hands. She gave a small smile, then looked ahead again. She was tapped on the shoulder, and the three Saiyans approached her.
"Having fun?" the bald one asked, grinning, while the other two chuckled.
"I'm having so much fun I think I'll pass out." Caroline replied.
"I'm Nappa." He said, as he gave her his hand. Caroline stared at it, gave a sigh and shook it. The other unknown Saiyan started to speak.
"We started off on the wrong foot, but unfortunately it's my job. I'm Raditz."
"Ah yes I remember you." Caroline said, "You kidnapped me and my family."
Raditz gave a small apologetic smile and said "Job" and took a swig from his drink.
"So, what do you think of your wedding party?" Vegeta said, trying not to laugh.
"McShite!" Caroline said. "I don't even know anyone! Do you know anyone?"
"Nope." Vegeta said, still trying not to laugh.
"I'm sorry did I miss something? What's so funny?"
At this, the three men started laughing.
"We don't know!" Nappa said.
"How much have you had to drink?" She asked. Raditz started to count on his fingers.
"Um…1, 2, 3…"
"Yeah I think you're all a bit tipsy." Caroline said while nodding her head.
"Probably." Vegeta said, "There's nothing else to do and that food is disgusting!"
"I know!" Caroline agreed, happy that she could finally talk to someone. "What's that red stuff? It looks like extra runny curry!"
"I don't know but it makes me fart." Nappa said, and the other three cracked up laughing.
"You three are OK!" Caroline said, smiling. It's the first time she had been happy since moving here. "I actually made some friends at last!"
"Yeah, everyone else here is pretty grumpy." Nappa agreed.
"-Or too posh-"
"-stuck up-"
"-important-"
"Ok, ok I get the point." Caroline said. "So…what exactly are your jobs?" Caroline asked, interested.
"We sometimes take a few people and use them as slaves." Raditz began.
"Sometimes we're told to blow up planets." Nappa said.
"And sometimes we sell and trade them to other people. It's all business." Vegeta said while having a drink, as if it were no big deal at all. Caroline looked them, wide eyed. She had never heard anything like it before.
"……Huh……" Was all she managed to say. "That's um…different."
For ages, the four talked, laughed, and had a gossip about the weirdoes in the room. It was the first time in ages that Caroline felt she was accepted, and was happy she finally had people to talk to.
:..End Flashback..:
"Wow Vegeta you seemed a lot nicer then." Goku said, while eradicating an ice-cream.
"Things were a bit easier back then." Vegeta admitted. "After Caroline left, things got a bit tougher."
"Yeah, what DID happen after I left?" Caroline asked.
"Everything just got more intense. It's all I can say."
"No I wanna hear the gossip!" Moaned Caroline. Vegeta sighed heavily and began to explain.
"Fine. After you left, training got much more extreme, the jobs were even harder and all that rubbish."
"But," Goku began, "When you first came here you were happy to try and get rid of us." He pointed out. "But back then you wished you weren't part of it."
"I'll be the first to admit that I was soft before I became harsh and cruel, ok? I realised having Caroline as a friend weakened me and I vowed that I would not let such emotions take over me again!" Vegeta's voice raised and he was almost off his seat, but Bulma grabbed his arm and gently sat him back down.
"But you did, didn't you!" Bulma said happily. "I'm glad you changed. I didn't like you when you were horrible and threatening. You're much better now than you were then…a loving husband, a good father, a good romp-"
"THAT'S ENOUGH!" Vegeta bellowed as the others laughed their socks off. "Will you in future think before you open that wretched mouth of yours, woman? I ought to blast you to the next dimension!"
"But you won't!" Bulma teased. "And why?"
"Because he lurves you! He wants to kiss you!" Caroline sang, while Bulma giggled. Vegeta went completely red in the face and got out of his seat.
"I'm going to wash these up…" He mumbled as he grabbed everyone's empty plates and entered the house.
"I think you got to him." Piccolo smirked.
"He's a great guy to wind up." Grinned Caroline. "Anyways, where was I?"
"Something about a wedding party."
"Oh yes that's right! Well, anyway, the four of us noticed it was getting late so we walked away from the wedding party and just started wandering around…"
:..Flashback..:
"I'm sorry, you're from where?" Raditz asked.
"I told you, Earth." Replied Caroline.
"That useless little brother of mine!" Raditz retorted.
"You have a brother?"
"Kakarott. Fool! He should have destroyed everyone there years ago! That planet has a hefty price tag on it and he's ruined everything! Frieza's gonna blow!"
"Well there's no need to worry about it really. I mean, if Frieza got angry he wouldn't get angry at you it would be at this Kakarott guy. Besides, he can't be that mad – he knows the Earth isn't destroyed it's where he sent his men to come and get me and a few others. He's obviously trying to do the job himself, knowing Kakarott failed. Kakarott – isn't that a weird name?"
"Saiyan name." Vegeta said. My name goes back a long way." He boasted. "It was my father's name – the king."
By this time the other two started miming everything Vegeta said…he obviously said this speech enough times.
"And my grandfather's name was also Vegeta, and the king before that too. My home planet was even called 'Vegeta'."
"Quit your boasting, just cuz you're more special than us!" Nappa said while Vegeta chuckled.
"I'm more special than any of you." Caroline said. "I'm the Queen now, remember?"
"I don't see how Frieza gets to be King. His father's the King."
"Nah, King Cold gave his title to Frieza unfortunately. But think about it…King Cold's no longer King so he's just…Cold…"Raditz said.
"Ha, ha, that's true. But it doesn't matter anyway…I doubt Frieza will treat me as his wife. I'm just there to look part of the package I suppose."
"What did Frieza marry for anyway?" Vegeta asked.
"He didn't tell you?"
All three of them shook their heads.
"He did it to gain more power. I think he's scared."
"You think so?"
"Yes. Think about it: Frieza is already the strongest and most powerful in the Universe – why would he need more? He's scared in case something out there is bigger than him."
"Anything is bigger than him Frieza's a tiny dot!" Nappa said as everyone laughed.
"You know what I mean!"
"Anyway," Nappa said while stretching, "my Cabin's near here so if you excuse my leave Your Highness I shall be off to bed." He said while bowing.
"There really is no need to bow. Of course you can go to bed I'm not stopping you. In fact I'll be off to bed as well."
"Well if you need me at all Your Highness I will be down this corridor. Raditz are you coming?"
"Ok but I will leave you if you keep farting a long the way."
"I stopped farting ages ago!"
Caroline could hear their squabbles down the corridor as Vegeta and Caroline made their way.
"Where's your cabin?" Caroline asked.
"Beyond yours."
"Wait, I'm the Queen now…surely I don't need to stay in that stupid box anymore?" Caroline exclaimed.
"Good point." He agreed. "You're better off going back to that party and talking to Frieza about it."
"I don't want to go back, I hate his guts!"
"Everyone here does!" Vegeta said, suddenly stopping. "But there's nothing we can do about it! He is our ruler and we can't escape him. It is likely we will one day, but until that time comes we have to do what we're told! I know that better than you! You've only been here a few days, I have lived here almost all my life! Frieza is harsher on his men, it is very unlikely he'll do anything to you – just threats! I know that's bad enough but it is much worse with us! One wrong move and we're destroyed! My father told me that I come from a strong blood line and that I will be the first one to turn Super Saiyan for more than a thousand years! So until the time I reach my target power level you will keep your head down and do as you are told! You have it bad? Just think about the others for moment! He's ruined everyone's lives including yours but trust me, you're far better off."
Caroline stared at him for a while. He was absolutely right.
"You're right," she said finally, "I'm sorry."
"That's ok. I should give myself better manners I shouldn't have shout-"
"No it's ok. I should have been told that. Listen, I'm going to go back now. And Vegeta, you better become a Super Saiyan. I can't wait."
She smiled at him, and he gave a small smile in return. She went to walk off in the opposite direction, but she looked back.
"And Vegeta," – he turned to look at her – "Thanks for being my friend." She smiled again, and turned around and started walking again. He, too, did the same and headed for a well deserved sleep.