Going Home Chapter 2: Stay with Me, a dragon ball z fanfic

6:54 PM 10/5/2005
Written By: Chuquita

Disclaimer: Dragon Ball Z and its characters are a property of Akira Toriyama and Bird Studio. All non-canon characters such as Retasu and Niono are property of this author.

Quote of the Week: -from re-dbz
Veggie: Hope is a luxury none of us can afford!

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Chuey's Corner:
Chuquita: I can't help it. I like that quote!
Goku: Veggie gets so much dramatic dialogue in the redub.
Vegeta: (wearing a "MY va is the director", t-shirt) Heh-
Chuquita: So proud of yourself, aren't you?
Vegeta: (grin) Yeah- its great to have your VA be the director of your dubbing. I get all the dramatic lines, get to curse the most often, and get b/v hintings inserted in order to further the fact that I am both a seme and not non-platonically interested in Kakarrotto; just as he is equally not as interested in me.
Goku: ...
Vegeta: RIGHT, KAKAKRROTTO?
Goku: ♥
Vegeta: Ah...right, right. (wipes sweat from his brow)
Chuquita: Heh.
Vegeta: Quiet you. (twitches)
Chuquita: Its sad that there's only three redub eps remaining...
Goku: (sniffles) I will miss you, entertaining redub of most of the first half of the series.
Chuquita: What's worse is they aren't going to continue on into Season 3 either, they're taking the show right off of its 10:30 timeslot and moving it to 7:30 on Saturdays.
Vegeta: But...but...can I even use my sentence enhancers on a 7:30 timeslot!
Goku: And can I walk a-round nude while relaxing in hot-springs or bathing in the tub?
Chuquita: I'm not sure..
Vegeta: (sniffle)
Goku: Aw, Veggie I am sad too...you know, I can undress now if it'd make you feel better.
Vegeta: NANI? NO NO NO! I didn't mean--Kakarrotto you're perfectly fine clothed I have no problem with it at all. (nervous laugh)
Goku: (shrugs) Oh-kay.
Chuquita: And now on with Part 2!

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Summary: Veggie's finally going home, and bringing his favorite peasant along. But with Bejito-sei fully restored along with the rest of the saiyajins, what kind of surprises and challanges await the little ouji? Will he be able to keep his close yet platonic relationship with Goku intact and out of suspicion? Will Brolli finally find a place to stay? Will Chi-Chi be able to handle the intense 10x gravity? And what about Turles and Raditsu? Find out!

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Part 2 Chapter Titles: Lonely l The Meeting l He has PARENTS? l 10x Gravity l Fancy Dinner l Contact Information l Veggie's Curvaceous XD l Chi-Chi and Brolli land on Bejito-sei l Babies l Veggie's Sneaky Plan l Peasants l Piccolo Sr's Reading Break l It Begins l Training! l Will you stay with me tonight? l

" Well, here we are. " Vegeta said as he looked out the window as the ship began to land. Goku was still laying on

the couch, sighing to himself and drawing random things onto cushion before him.

:I wish I could get Veggie out of here a-way from those other soldiers so we can talk..: he sulked, then suddenly

got an idea:GASP! Could that be? An naughty plot: he turned his attention back to Vegeta, who was being briefed by one

of the soldiers. " Veggie? "

" Hm? " the ouji looked over his shoulder at Goku.

The soldier who'd been briefing Vegeta spoke up, " Ouji-sama? "

Vegeta made a hand motion to the saiyajin while staring at his peasant. The soldier backed down and Goku beamed as

Vegeta walked over to him, " Yes Kakarrotto? " he said proudly.

Goku grabbed him by the front of his shirt and pulled the little ouji down to where he was sitting, " Veggie I really

really need to talk to you! " he let go and held the smaller saiyajins hands instead, " It is important. "

" Are you feeling alright? " Vegeta asked, concerned.

" Veggie you have been over there small-talking a-bout nonsense stuff for over three hours and I have been over here

all alone without my Veggie! Why is that? "

The ouji sadly hung his head, " I can't allow them to think certain things about us, Kakarrotto. I have to put up

some sort of front. And I hate it because it means I have to be away from you even when we're in the same room. "

Goku rubbed the ouji's hands more soothingly.

" But, I promise as soon as we get to my house, as soon as we get to my room, I'm all yours. " he smiled. Goku warmly

smiled back.

" ♥ "

" Platonically. "

The large saiyajin sweatdropped.

" Hey Vegeta, we just landed. " Raditsu popped up from behind him.

" Not now I'm having a moment with Kakarrotto who's feeling rather neglected lately. " the ouji said stiffly.

Raditsu stared at him lamely, " You slept with him last night and you bathed with him this morn--mmph! "

Vegeta quickly slapped his hands over Raditsu's mouth, " SHHH! SHHHHHHH! " he shh'd wildly, a panicked sweat dripping

over his body. The ouji nervously whispered to him, " Not so LOUD! They can HEAR you. "

Raditsu looked over his shoulder at the guards.

Goku sat in his spot, wagging his tail contently behind him.

" ▫WHEW▫. " Vegeta let out a sigh of relief when they failed to attract attention. He removed his hands from

Raditsu's mouth, " Geez, keep it down alright? "

Raditsu sighed, " What did I tell you about the pride barrier again... "

" Not to pretend I'm who I was pre-Kakarrotto because it would cause conflicting emotions and possibly a buildup of

ukeness that would explode out of nowhere one day destroying my leftover semeness? "

" Yes. "

" Yeah I remember. "

" Then why are you risking it anyway! "

" BECAUSE I DON'T WANT PEOPLE TO THINK I HAVE THOSE SPECIAL-MUSHY-CAN'T-EVEN-THINK-STRAIGHT FEELINGS FOR KAKARROTTO!"

he exclaimed, frightened.

" ... " everyone else in the ship instantly looked over at him and the ouji froze.

" WHICH I DON'T! " he screamed. The soldiers turned back to what they were doing and Vegeta wobbled back, feeling

dizzy.

:Its happening already: Raditsu rubbed his temples, :Poor Vegeta his nerves'll be shot by the end of the week if

he ever manages to make it through the day:

The ouji rubbed his arms trying to warm himself up without turning to Goku for a comfort hug infront of all the

other guards who had come to pick them up.

" Veggie? " Goku offered, holding out his arms to the smaller saiyajin.

Vegeta glanced over his shoulder, " I CAN'T oh-kay? " he hugged himself tighter.

Goku sat there, still reaching out, barely touching the ouji's back. Vegeta let out a small shudder and a large chunk

of sorrow hung over the larger saiyajin. Goku frustratedly stood up and promptly hugged him from behind. The ouji gasped and

his peasant held on tighter, " Don't you listen to them. Do not even acknowledge that they are there. Veggie should not have

to depribe himself of doing things that make him happy just to put on a show for people he's never even met be-fore. "

The ouji was quiet.

" ...its not healthy. " Goku whispered, " And its not fair, not to Veggie OR me. " he slowly let go.

The fusions sleepily started to awaken from their futons. Vejitto stretched.

" I'm, going to go to my house now. " Vegeta said, sounding lost as he headed for the exit to the ship.

Raditsu watched Goku, who picked up his and Vegeta's things--not allowing any of the other guards to touch the

prince's items, and walked out after him. Raditsu stood there and sighed, uneasy, " Oh yeah..something's definately gonna

give... "

/dl

" So...how long does he plan on staying here? " Nappa asked curiously. He, Cally, Bejito, Ruby, Bardock, and Celipa

had called a mini-meeting in a nearby room. Well, actually Bejito had called it.

" I'm not completely sure. " the ou shifted uncomfortably, " I overheard they were only here for dinner... "

" Its not like he can simply hang around here all the time Bejito. " Ruby sweatdropped, " I mean he has a village to

rule over. He has to leave sometime soon or else his fellow peasants will start to worry about him. "

" Of course! The other peasants! HAHA! " Bejito clasped his hands together, then folded this arms, " However just to

be safe I've decided to kick them out directly after dinner is finished. " the ou nodded thoughtfully.

" ... " the others stared at him lamely.

" Oh come on! I can't be the only one who realizes the dangerousness of both Turles and Retasu being here! " Bejito

exclaimed, upset.

" Bejito you're the only one who even sees them as a threat. " Bardock sweatdropped.

" That's because they ARE! "

The others only sighed.

/dl

" ▫Knock▫knock▫knock▫ " Vegeta knocked on the front-door to his home, Goku standing beside him with the luggage under

one arm. The ouji finished knocking and stood there with his arms at his sides while puffing out his chest.

Goku reached over and held the little ouji's hand. Vegeta instantly moved both their hands behind his back causing

Goku to partially sulk.

" Hello? " the door opened to reveal a type-3 saiyajin peasant standing there.

Vegeta's face instantly went blank with utter confusion.

" :) " the peasant wagged his tail.

" :) " Goku mutually wagged back.

" Waitaminute... " the ouji narrowed his eyes, then looked over at Goku, then back the peasant, " Hmph. " he smirked

as if suddenly realizing what was going on, " Very sneaky...TURLES! " he pointed definantly at the saiyajin in the doorway.

" Nani? " Retasu tilted his head.

" Veggie, that's not Turles. " Goku whispered to him, " He smells sorta like him, but not really. "

" Hahaha. " Retasu chuckled at Vegeta, amused, " A travel-sized Bejii. Kawaii! "

" What? " Vegeta blinked, still baffled.

" Oh, this is Veggie, he lives here. " Goku motioned to the ouji.

" Ahhhhh. " the saiyajin nodded, then smiled, " He's grown up so much since I last saw him. "

" I've seen you before? " the ouji said, lost.

" Mmm-hmm. A long long time ago when you were a toddler. " he said, leading them inside.

" GASP! " a voice gasped behind the trio. Goku and Vegeta turned to see Raditsu and the fusions behind them; Raditsu

agape, " What's HE doing inside the castle? Don't you know who that is! That's the leader of the type-3 saiyajin village who

captured my Toussan and we had to go save him before they worked their powers on his mind! "

" Heh-, yeah, guilty as charged. " he grinned, partly raising his hand.

" WOW...he IS like a mini-Bejito. " someone started poking Vegeta in the back.

Vegeta let go of Goku's hand so he could whip around to face the culprit only to see a female saiyajin peasant with a

Turles-style tan, " Uhhh... "

" This is my mate, Niono. I'm Retasu. We're just here for dinner. " he cooly explained.

" Did something happen to your village? Bejito never offers people to come for dinner unless its to discuss

something. " Raditsu folded his arms.

" Oh, we're not going to be discussing anything, and our village is in good health I assure you. " he nodded, " Our

son invited us actually. "

" Your... " Raditsu looked back and forth between the man and woman. A second later he froze and his jaw hung open.

" Raditsu? " Vegeta asked, concerned.

Raditsu covered his mouth and turned to the side to whisper to him, " I think these two are Turles's parents,

Vegeta. "

The ouji's pupils shot wide open, " He has PARENTS! " he nearly choked.

" What did you think that he appeared out of thin air to expose your supposed "ukeness"? " Raditsu sweatdropped.

" WELL, I... " Vegeta went quiet. He paused a moment later, " Oh my...that means Turles is in MY HOUSE! "

" Aw, no need to worry I didn't touch or contaminate any of your items, Vegeta-san. "

" Hmph, you better not have, " Vegeta smirked, " Because if you have my personal bodyguard will see to it that your

properly punished. " he patted Goku on the shoulders, " And I'm sure by now even YOU know how strong Kakay is. "

Goku clasped his hands together contently, " Veggie let me bathe with him again this morning! "

" WAAAAAAAAAH! " Vegeta fell over.

" Aww, that's WONDERFUL, Kakarrotto. " Turles smiled, " That's some real progress there. "

" I know! " he gushed.

Vegeta lept to his feet, " HEY! You can't have a private little conversation about me! "

" Actually Kakarrotto I've been thinking up taking bodyguard duty as well. I could help you keep your private time

with Vegeta-san by guarding the bedroom door. I'll be on the outside while you're busy on the inside--of Vegeta-san. "

" OH! " Goku's cheeks flushed and Vegeta's face went completely red, " Turles I couldn't do that to Veggie! It would

hurt Chi-chan and I could never have that. " he shook his head.

" NOT that he would granted even if Onna were no longer among the living, Kakarrotto desires no more from me than the

platonic friendship we now share. HAI, Kakarrotto? "

" HAI, KAKARROTTO? " Vegeta asked nervously, his teeth gritted.

" How I missed the inconclusive "..." response. " Turles mused.

" Well, Kakarrotto agrees with me, he doesn't need to say anything. I can tell merely by his body language. " the

ouji bragged.

Retasu peered over at Goku, " Oh I'd say there's some definate "body language" going on down below. " he grinned

cheekily.

Vegeta twitched, refusing to check, " Come Kakarrotto, I need to get you in uniform so people don't start to wonder

what you're doing here. " he grabbed Goku's hand and started to drag him down the hall.

Niono turned to the fusions, " So, who are you? "

Vejitto and Gogeta beamed.

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" YES! I'VE GOT IT! " Chi-Chi announced, elated as she threw one final kick before going to turn the gravity machine

off in order to avoid feeling 20x gravity if the machine were on once she entered Bejito-sei's gravitational pull, " I've

mastered 10x gravity! " she landed back on the ground then smirked, " And if I can handle that, I can handle Oujiworld no

problem! " Chi-Chi headed into the other room, " My village armor'll have to suffice until I can buy some actual clothes to

blend in with. "

" ▫BEEP▫BEEP▫BEEP▫ " the ship started beeping.

" Huh? " she poked her head out of the hallway and walked back to the control panel, " "Ship Approaching"... "

Chi-Chi pressed the button to reveal said ship on the monitor, " Hey, that's a Capsule ship; somebody's following me. " she

narrowed her eyes, " I swear if its Gohan-kun and Bulma trying to drag me back to Earth after I've come this far to ensure

Goku-san's safety I'll-- " she instantly turned the other way and flipped the thursters on, sending the ship speeding off

much faster towards its destination.

/dl

" Veggie I do not think there are any wrinkles left to get out of the cape. " Goku rubbed the back of his head while

Vegeta ran his fingers nervously through the orange cape. The little ouji hopped up from behind and landed his chin on Goku's

shoulder.

" Aw come on Kakarrotto is it that terrible of me that I want to make a good impression on my family? " the ouji

pleaded, " By the way does your armor feel too tight I can get you the next size up if you need it. "

" I am fine Veggie. " Goku frowned, worried about him.

" Sit. " the ouji pulled Goku back onto his bed. The larger saiyajin absentmindedly started to purr and his tail

lightly thrashed behind him, nearly brushing up against an area and causing Vegeta to let out a squeak. The ouji folded his

legs neatly and backed up a few inches, then took out a hairbrush and started to brush his peasant's hair.

" Veggie why do I have to get all dressed up, it is not a fancy o-ccation. And Veggie's in his own normal clothes. "

Goku asked.

" Well I have to do my best to pull you off as "official". If I simply told them something like, "Oh hi Kaasan and

Toussan; meet Kakarrotto, my live-in platonic friend whom I sleep and take baths with"; oh yeah, THAT'D convince them there

wasn't an alterior motive. " he sarcastically remarked.

" Is there one? " Goku looked over his shoulder.

" ... " ▫

" N--no. NO. There isn't. There shouldn't be. " the ouji squinted his eyes shut and brushed harder.

" Oww. "

" OH! Ah, so sorry. " Vegeta picked the brush out from around a knot, " Anyway I can't have people thinking things

about our relationship that aren't true; I mean, we have one of those unique--wouldn't get the fact that its platonic unless

you knew us personally--kind of close relationships. How many best friends do you know who've slept in the same bed? "

" Umm.. " Goku thought to himself, " When we were training to fight Buu..Goten and Trunks shared a bed. "

Vegeta sighed, " Let me put it this way, how many best friends--who are also both ADULTS--do you know who've slept in

the same bed without any nonplatonic desires for one another that would one stormy night erupt into sexual passion? "

" Not many, Veggie. " Goku decidedly said.

" Exactly! That's why I really need to sell this whole "official bodyguard" thing to them. The fact that you're

bigger and, admittedly, stronger than I am allows for us a better chance to pull this off! " the ouji said confidently as he

slid over to sit beside Goku, examining the larger saiyajin more scrutantiously, " Man. Kakarrotto you could wear nothing at

all and still look good. "

The larger saiyajin's eyes widened with excitable anxiousness. He leaned in closer and placed his hand over the

little ouji's.

Vegeta recognized the look and instantly went red, " A--and I mean that in a purely platonic manner! Of course. "

Goku's expression went back to normal.

The ouji wiped the sweat from his brow, " Ah hah...haha... "

/dl

" I can't believe she went after them. " Gohan groaned as he layed back on the couch. Pan was laying asleep in a

babycarrier beside the piece of furniture, " Kaasan can't survive on a planet with 10x gravity! She's human! And I know she

learned martial arts but she's been retired, out of retirement, then back to retirement again and...ugh! "

" Well don't worry, my computers can track her ship and I doubt she'll be able to last long under the gravity. "

Bulma replied, " OH! We can try to contact her now if you'd like. "

Gohan lit up, " That'd be great! "

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" AHH! Saiyajin armor with PANTS! " Raditsu grinned as he looked at himself in the mirror, wearing armor similar to

that he had worn while first landing on earth, only this time his underarmor was composed of black pants instead of black

briefs, " Heh, Toussan was right about this being more comfortable. "

" ▫Knock▫knock▫knock▫ "

Raditsu re-adjusted his pants and went to open the door, " Yes? "

" Hi Raditsu! " Vegeta waved to him, standing there with Goku, " I just finished grooming Kakarrotto and I want to

practice elegant conversational speech with him and I need someone reliable to watch and then tell me if we sound

believable. "

" Veggie 'n I are going to have a fancy dinner together-! " Goku wagged his tail excitedly. The ouji's cheeks

flushed.

" WITH at least my parents and Turles's family. " Vegeta closed the door behind them, " I need to pass Kakarrotto off

as my platonic friend and bodyguard and not, you know, a friend who's as-close-as-you-can-possibly-get-while-still-remaining-

-platonic-with. "

" Yeah, I get where you're going with that. " Raditsu nodded, understanding. He sat down on one of the kitchen chairs

in Bardock and Celipa's room, " Did you know because of my leg-size that I'm a whole size and a half bigger than Toussan in

pants? I gotta buy my own pairs. " he sweatdropped.

" I WISH I was built like you. " Vegeta grumbled.

" Veggie's built perfect just the way he is. " Goku chimed in, lightly prodding one of the ouji's curves.

" Those CURVES shouldn't even BE THERE! " the ouji exclaimed, then smirked, " Luckily our homeplanet has certain

types of armor that can cover that minor physical ukeness. "

" But they're pretty. "

" I'M NOT PRETTY! " Vegeta wailed at the ceiling, then started panting, shaken.

Raditsu sighed, " He just gave you a compliment. "

" But it was an UKE compliment! I DON'T LIKE UKE COMPLIMENTS! " the ouji waved his arms in the air. Goku gave him a

hug and he calmed down, " Now, I'm going to have Kakarrotto speak to me in saiyago at the dinner because I've taught him a

much wider vocabulary in his native language than in english. "

" Oh-kay. " Raditsu shrugged.

Vegeta pulled out a chair, " Kakarrotto? " he motioned to him. Goku walked over took the chair. Vegeta sat down and

the larger saiyajin gently pushed it in, then went over to take a seat opposite to the ouji, " Very good. " the smaller

saiyajin said, satisfied.

Goku wagged his tail and smiled warmly at Vegeta, who then shifted uncomfortably for a moment, " Veggie makes me

happy, niichan! "

Vegeta started to nervously twiddle his thumbs while looking away with a large flushmark over his nose.

" ... " ▫

Raditsu tapped Vegeta on the shoulder, :Don't you think he might be possibly trying to tell you something? Something

IMPORTANT:

:NANI! NO NO NO! Kakarrotto isn't trying to tell me anything other than the fact that he enjoys my company: he

panicked at the idea, " Now. " the ouji said, completely calm on the outside while the little thought-bubble Vegeta above his

head wiggled around in blush-filled panic, his tail fur all puffed out as he rolled along the floor of the thought-bubble

spouting little hearts with "NO" signs painted overtop of them, " Shall we get started? " he spoke in saiyago.

" I would wait forever for the sheer contentment of the sound of your luxurious voice gracing upon these ears, my

high prince. But please, continue. " the large saiyajin purred.

" ... " Vegeta exhaled, smoke coming out of his nostrils while his entire body glew bright red, " Ah...ah..ah... "

Raditsu sighed and whipped out a fireman's helmet, thunking it on his head as he then walked off into the kitchen,

" I'll go get the hose. "

/dl

" PLEASE KAASAN! "

" NO! I don't see why I should have to go back! Everytime some important battle happened, you guys tried to keep me

from going where the action was! Bulma Roshi and Oolong stopped me from fighting the Ouji and Nappa, Dr. Briefs stopped me

from fighting Freeza, and my own father stopped me from fighting Cell! "

" Kaasan this isn't a battle. " Gohan pleaded.

" And that's all the more reason I should be allowed to go. Besides you can't order me around, I gave BIRTH to you! "

she exclaimed, annoyed.

Gohan sweatdropped, " H--hai that's all well and good Kaasan, but-- "

" --don't you want to know how your Toussan's doing? "

" ... " he paused.

" Aren't you the least bit curious as to how he's making out with the Ouji? Of how long he'll be on this planet? "

' ..yes. " the demi-saiyajin admitted.

" Well you aren't going to find out any of that if you try to bring me back home before I even land. "

" Yes Kaasan. " he nodded obediently.

Chi-Chi smirked in that she had won, " That's my Gohan-chan. Now just sit tight while Mommy goes on her search for

some answers. And be sure to say hello to Pan-Pan for me. Byebye! " she shut off communications with him as the ship landed.

Gohan sighed, then looked over at Bulma who was staring disturbedly at him.

" Gohan? "

" YOU SEE? THIS IS WHY I NEED TO GET MY OWN HOUSE FAR AWAY FROM OKAASAN! SHE'S GOT ME SUBCONSCIOUSLY TRAINED! "

" Ah...hai. " she sweatdropped.

" ▫THUNK▫ " Chi-Chi's ship landed and instantly she felt the pull of the 10x gravity without the machine itself even

turned on, " Whoa...I can see how that training came in handy. " she muttered as she got off and capsulized the ship. The

second ship that had been following her landed as well. Chi-Chi dashed up to it, " Gohan-chan! " she waved as the hatch

opened only to expose Brolli. Chi-Chi froze in horror, " AHH! " she let out a short scream, then powered up and glowered at

him, " WHAT'RE YOU DOING HERE? Followed me in order to dispose of me while Goku-sa isn't around, huh? To get him angry

enough to fight you and possibly die trying? " she pointed at him.

" I had a feeling it was you in the other ship. " Brolli said, half-interested as he capsulized his own ship and

easily strode past her.

" Uhhhh.. " Chi-Chi stood there, still pointing at thin air. She whipped around, " HEY! I'm talking to you ya know! "

" Relax, Kakarrotto's former mate, I'm not here to attack him. It would prove only insanity to destroy whatever

second chance I have left on my homeplanet. " the densetsu shrugged.

" Then you're here after the Ouji? AND WHAT DO YOU MEAN HIS "FORMER MATE"? Goku-san and I are still HAPPILY married

thank you very much. " she jogged up to him as they neared a city.

" Me being here is none of your business, but if you must know I'm here to start over, find some new clothes, and

search for my mother. " Brolli astutely responded, " And I mean "former mate" by the definition that Kakarrotto, while

obviously still cares about you, is no longer sexually attracted to you. " he said as he disappeared into the crowds of

saiyajin.

Chi-Chi stood there, blinking, " OOOOH! WHADDA YOU ABOUT MY LOVE LIFE! " she snapped, then huffed and folded her

arms, " Jerk. " she spat as she headed into the crowd herself, briefly glancing up to see the enourmous castle off in the

distance, " Geez...that is a long way to go. "

/dl

" WOW...everybody on this planet eats JUST LIKE ME. " Goku gushed in awe as they passed some of the dining halls on

the way to the ou's private one. He clasped his hands together, " This really IS home! "

" Our species does have quite a love affair with food. " Vegeta smirked.

" Before Freeza arrived on Bejito-sei and began sending saiyajin on missions for him, the third class saiyajin,

unless accomplishing a major jump in their powers during childhood like I had, usually ended up in the equally competitive

yet not life-threatening world of cuisine. " Raditsu explained.

" So they all be-came cooks or bartenders or pastry-bakers? " Goku blinked.

" Many of them did--only because of how admired delicious food is on Bejito-sei. Its the whole logic that if you

can't be the strongest you can become respected for your culinary abilites and have the strongest end up relying on you for

their "fuel". " the largest of the three saiyajin added.

" Huh.. " Vegeta blinked, surprised.

" What, you didn't know that? " Raditsu looked over at him.

The ouji sweatdropped, " You made it through your childhood and part of your teenage years here, I didn't even reach

double-digits. "

" Oh! Sorry. " Raditsu said, embarassed.

The trio continued, passing several more hallways and the nursery ward.

Vegeta stopped to peer in through the window to see the babies. Goku and Brolli's vacant baby-carriers were still

in there among the filled ones; both names still on each of the bassinettes.

" Its strange to think they were all born within the same week as you yet there's now a 35 year difference between

you. " he tilted his head.

" I wonder if they'd let me take my name plate. " Goku randomly asked.

Vegeta raised an eyebrow at him.

" No, really. Veggie you know how you have your name engraved in saiyago on the outside of our bedroom door? We

could take my nameplate and put it on the inside of the door, or on the outside just be-low yours. "

" Brilliant gesture, Kakarrotto. " the ouji grinned and headed inside the nursery, walking up to one of the nurses,

" Hello, I would like to take my peasant's name-plate please. "

" Your... " the nurse blinked while another, familiarly green-hairred nurse watched from another side of the room.

Vegeta pointed to Goku.

" Hi! I'm Kakarrotto! " he chirped, pointing to himself.

The nurse let out a gasp, " KAKARROTTO? " she instantly turned her attention down the row, " OH MY--you're--...no

wonder it was so quiet in here. "

" Kakarrotto's grown quite nicely don't you think? He's my official bodyguard now. " Vegeta bragged.

" Huhh. " the nurse blinked. She unfastened Goku's name-plate from the front of the baby-carrier and handed it to

Vegeta, " Here you are, Ouji-sama. "

" Thanks! " the ouji nodded to her, then patted Goku on the shoulder as they turned to leave, " We'll put it up on

the door together after dinner. "

Goku wagged his tail excitedly.

One of the doctors popped his earplugs out, " Well, I guess I won't be needing THESE anymore. "

/dl

" Oh-kay, remind me again, why are WE here? " Bardock sweatdropped as he and the others sat across the large table

from Turles's family.

" Because I need backup. " Bejito wisely replied.

" Backup? " he cocked an eyebrow.

" You know, incase this proposed "dinner" is merely a trap set by Turles. " the ou narrowed his eyes.

" What about the village's "Great Leader"? "

" HMPH! " Bejito folded his arms, " Retasu would never seek revenge on me! He's above that. "

Bardock rolled his eyes.

" Heh-heh-heh-heh-heh... " Ruby chuckled.

" What? " the ouji blinked at her.

" You as an uke...with THAT body. " she started to snicker.

" You're amused at all this? " Nappa sweatdropped.

" I can't help it, with all the bizarre plots he's pulled in the past..I can't see him as an "uke" without bursting

into laughter. " she grinned, " PERSONALITY maybe, but with such a semeish body structure...heh-heh. "

" ... " Bejito sweatdropped, " Just when could you possibly have noticed any of this accustational "ukeness"? "

" Well...you freaked out pretty bad at first about our trip to rescue Bardock from the type-3 saiyajin village. "

" THAT was understandable. They were having a festival. "

" And then there was the entire "densetsu" incident where you decided you'd murder Paragas and Brolli because they

threatened Vegeta-kun's semeness. "

" It came to me in a forboding vision. " he nodded confidently.

" You had a DREAM about it. " Bardock sighed.

" ... " ▫

" Now now, let Bejii go. He's trying his very hardest. " Retasu smiled placidly.

Bejito avoided eye-contact with him.

" Aw, I'm sorry Bejito. " Ruby gave him a hug.

" Apology accepted. " he smirked.

" ... the others looked over at Bardock.

" I'M not gonna hug him. " Bardock said flatly.

Bejito sweatdropped.

" ▫KNOCK▫KNOCK▫KNOCK▫ "

" Ah, come in! " Nappa shouted.

Vegeta opened the door, walking in along with Goku and Raditsu.

" OH! Kakarrotto-kun you're all dressed up. " Celipa clasped her hands together.

" Why thank you Kaasan. " he replied in saiyago.

" Heh-heh- " Vegeta grinned boastfully, " Follow me, Kakarrotto. " he lead Goku over to the table. Raditsu rolled

his eyes and went to sit down next to his family.

" He's trying to pull ototochan off as his "bodyguard". "

" Ah. " Celipa nodded, understanding.

" Bodyguard? " Bejito gawked, :Why didn't I ever think of THAT:

" Toussan. Kaasan. " Vegeta said with pride, " I'm sure you know my close and platonic friend and bodyguard,

Kakarrotto? "

Goku beamed, " Its so wonderful to see you both today, Mr and Mrs. Oujisama. "

:MMMM! YES YES YES! MINE MINE MINE: Vegeta excitedly chanted with joy in his head, :This is so gonna work! I'm

a genius! An unbridled genius: he turned to Goku, :You keep this up Kakay and I'll get you special pastry-scented

bath oils to use in the tub this evening-:

" GASP! Bath-time with Veggie! " the larger saiyajin gushed excitedly in english.

Vegeta froze and promptly slapped his hands over Goku's mouth.

The others stared blankly at the two saiyajin.

" Ah hah..hahahaha...yeah Kakarrotto's such a kidder. So very amusing, hai Kakay? " Vegeta nervously laughed it off,

his hands still over Goku's mouth while he kept his attention at the saiyajins sitting down at the table. The ouji paused

when he felt something thick and moist pressing against his palms and his cheeks went red. He yanked his hands away only to

reveal Goku's mouth still closed, " Uh... " the ouji looked down at his hands, then back at Goku, " W--we should sit

down. "

Goku smiled contently at him, " Yes Veggie. "

The ouji walked over to his seat, which Goku pulled out for him. Vegeta plopped down onto his seat contently as Goku

took his own seat next to the ouji.

The larger saiyajin reached under the table and gave Vegeta's hand a squeeze.

" GAH! " his face instantly went red.

" Vegeta, are you oh-kay? " Bejito asked.

The little ouji looked over at him like a deer in headlights, twitching.

" This is gonna be a long night. " Raditsu sighed.

" I'm, I'm fine I-- "

Goku gave a squeeze.

Vegeta let out a mental howl and his legs started wiggling anxiously under the table, " NANIIIIII- " he squinted his

eyes shut.

" If it bothers you so much, Vegeta-san, why haven't you bothered to let go? " Turles smirked from across the table.

" SILENCE YOU! " the ouji snapped.

" Sorry Veggie. " Goku admitted and let go.

" Don't worry about it, Kakarrotto. " Vegeta smiled and the entire group went to wildly devouring their meal.

Twenty minutes of messy nonstop eating later the entire group was layed back in their chairs purring with joy.

" This really IS my homeplanet. " Goku beamed.

" That was indeed very delicious. " Bejito nodded, " And now its time for you to go! " he pointed to Retasu and

family.

" ... " the others sweatdropped.

Retasu stood up and shook the ou's hand, " Well I have to say I'm very impressed with your dishes this evening,

Bejii. But I'm always impressed with the food you make. " the peasant smiled.

Bejito twitched, " Please don't get all mushy with me right now I'm trying to casually dismiss you back into the

recesses of my mind. "

" I'll miss you, Bejii. " he nodded to him.

" GAHHH! NOW YOU'RE DOING IT ON PURPOSE! " the ou sputtered out.

Retasu let go and headed for the exit, followed by Niono. The two paused in the doorway and looked over at Turles,

who was still finishing off a random pastry.

" Yes? " the evil type-3 saiyajin looked up.

" HAH! " Vegeta announced with glee, " That's right! It's time for Turles to go home too! "

" Silly Vegeta-san. I am home. " he chuckled.

" ARE you now? " the ouji strode up to him, " And just how can that be? Did you happen to conquer the throne sometime

between lunch and dinner or are you simply dellusional? "

" Vegeta-san you're going to need my help soon. It wouldn't be wise for you to throw such a valuable resource out the

door. " Turles chided.

" You mean you don't want to come home with us, Turles-kun? " Niono said sadly.

Turles sweatdropped, " Listen, its not that, its just that I need to help Vegeta-san and Kakarrotto. They're nearing

a very climactic portion of their ever-evolving relationship and I just want to make sure that neither of them throw their

chance at true happiness away at the sake of something like "pride" or "wanting to make everybody happy yet by doing so

unable to make themself happy". " he explained.

Goku and Vegeta both stared down at their laps.

" It is true. " Goku sniffled.

" N--no its not because our relationship is platonic! " Vegeta denied.

" I wanna be happy too..am I selfish be-cause of that Veggie? " the larger saiyajin glanced over at him.

" No, that doesn't make you selfish Kakarrotto. Its perfectly normal you'd want such things. " the ouji patted him

on the shoulder while keeping his distance.

The larger saiyajin turned and locked eyes with him, paralyzing Vegeta.

" ... " ▫

" Kakarrotto... "

" Are you at least planning on stopping by this spring? " Retasu asked Turles curiously.

" For mating season? "

" Many of the villagers were surprised to see you stopping by, quite a few seemed to take an interest in you. "

Turles shrugged it off, " If I ever feel the desire I'll come by. "

" Are you sure you really want to stay here and bother Vegeta? I mean, he finally got home. " Raditsu sighed,

" Wouldn't it be better if we both went off and found our own mates? I'm going to at least TRY. "

The evil type-3 saiyajin chuckled, " You're so naive, Lackey. "

" I'm not your lackey. " he said bluntly.

" Uh-huh. " Turles took a sip of his drink, " Say Vegeta-san, how well can YOU hold your alcohol? "

" ... " ▫

Goku and Vegeta were still locked in their ever-growing-deeper stare.

" See? There ya go. " Turles pointed to them.

" We'll see you later then, Turles. " Retasu nodded to him.

" Have a safe trip home. " he replied smiling.

Niono smiled back, " We will. "

/dl

" WOW...so many Goku-sans'. " Chi-Chi murmured in awe as she wandered through the city. There were various-looking

saiyajins in usual saiyajin armor but many type-3 saiyajins in native fur garb whose only variation from Goku

himself--physically anyway--was the equally various tint of their hair, skin-tone, and physique; some were more well built

than others, " And look at that clothing or lack there of. " she let out a low, approving whistle.

" Po renta la tu? " a random type-3 popped up before her holding a basket of fruit.

" GAH? " Chi-Chi jumped back at his sudden appearance, " Um, yes, hello? " she sweatdropped.

He held out one of the snacks and smiled.

" Oh, no no I'm not hungry right now, I'm just fine, really. " she waved her hands at him, then continued on.

" Ohhhh. " the peasant looked over his shoulder, saddened at his failure in sales. He looked at the piece of fruit in

his hand and took a bite of it.

/dl

" Hmm.. " Piccolo Sr wandered down the hall holding one of Kami's old books in his hands as he headed towards his

current quarters--the guest room.

" AH-HAH! "

Sr looked up to see Kami pointed victoriously at him while Nail stood to the side taking large swigs from one of the

Dasani bottles he'd gotten from the kitchen on their way there, " Yes? "

" I knew you were up to no good! That's one of my books! Why would you be looking at it instead of training or

relaxing unless you had some nefarious deed in mind which you planned to aid yourself with my vast knowledge in order to

properly and securely inact it! "

" Or perhaps I simply like to read. " Sr said, tone-dead.

" ... " Kami's finger drooped, " Yes, well, that too. "

" I'm going to my room to read in private now. " Sr huffed, holding the page while letting the book hang at his side

as he strode into his room, closing the door behind him only to re-open it a second later with Kami and Nail standing there

with their ears to the door, " And don't think you can listen in on me. I can sense your kis' a mile away AND I'm a silent

reader. " he slammed the door at them.

" ... " ▫

" That went well. " Nail said calmly, partly amused.

" NO IT DIDN'T! HE'S UP TO SOMETHING CAN'T YOU SEE THAT! THE ENTIRE FATE OF THE PLANET COULD BE IN DANGER! "

" I think I'll go get a snack. " Nail pondered, turning to walk off.

" Very soon, unless we put a stop to him now, the entire earth shall be snacking on the bitter taste of defeat. "

Kami said ominously.

" ...what? " Nail cocked an eyebrow.

The former guardian sighed, " Forget it. " he muttered, heading back to the room Sr had come from while Nail went for

his snack.

/dl

" Ahh, just look at all this! " Vegeta sighed contently as he lay on his bed, belly-up. Goku had just finished

attaching his "Kakarrotto Koi" sign to the inside of the door was was currently in the bathroom, " And I haven't been asked

to complete any strange and difficult tasks at all yet. You know Kakarrotto this just might turn out to be a wonderful turn

of events after all. "

" Hey Veggie? "

" Hm? " the ouji glanced up to see Goku hovering over him while holding a bottle, " Yes my favorite peasant in all

the land AND personal bodyguard? "

The larger saiyajin beamed warmly at the words, then held the bottle with both hands, " Veggie what's "Lube"? "

" ... " Vegeta's face went blank and he instantly sat up. The ouji grabbed the bottle from Goku, " Something I'm

going to throw in the trashcan and we shall never speak of again. " he waddled off to do so.

" Anyways, I got the bathtub running but I am having a hard time reading some of the other bottles. I can't figure

out which one is the soap. "

Vegeta chucked the lube into the trash and dusted himself off, :Won't be needing THAT product EVER: he turned back

to Goku, " No need to fear my dear Kakay, for I, your prince, shall indeed come to your rescue. " he said boastfully.

" Hahahaha! " Goku laughed, " Veggie's feelin' pretty good lately huh? "

" I'm feeling WONDERFUL, Kakarrotto! I feel I've pulled off what we went to dinner to accomplish-- "

" --in a-ddition to enjoying many delicious foods? " Goku cheerfully offered.

" --to convince my family of our platonic relationship so that I may continue to enjoy your presence in my most

favorite ways possible. " he clasped his hands together.

" I really like you too, Veggie! " the larger saiyajin smiled. He paused, " Will Veggie be coming to wash up with

me? "

" Wouldn't miss it. " the ouji tossed his gloves off, " And with how gigantic my tub is there's practically a zero

percent chance of our two bodies touching while soapy, wet, and naked! "

" ▫KNOCK▫KNOCK▫KNOCK▫ "

" Hn. " Vegeta cautiously went over to the door and opened it slightly, " Toussan? "

" Vegeta, I need to speak to you. " Bejito said wisely.

The ouji partly winced, " Is it about Kakay? "

" Who? "

" What! " Vegeta said suddenly, realizing his slip in nicknames.

Bejito scratched his head, confused, " Follow me. " he instructed, motioning the ouji to leave the room.

" ... " Goku stood there with his eyes glazed over with sadness as he held a bottle of soap and bath-oils under his

arms while a large royal blue towel hung around his waist. Bibishii lay on the floor in a lump of loneliness.

Vegeta's tail sniffled.

" Ohhhh. " the ouji sulked, " I'll be right back Kakarrotto, I promise! " he slid out through the doorway, closing it

behind him and leaving Goku all alone in the sizable room.

The peasant turned slowly and shuffled back into the bathroom with his tail dragging behind him.

/dl

" Did you really have to pull me out of my room this late in the evening? Everyone's going to be going to sleep

soon. " Vegeta sweatdropped as he and Bejito walked down the hall.

" I have an important question to ask you son. " the ou said seriously.

The ouji blinked, :Please don't let it be about Kakarrotto, please don't let it be about Kakarrotto: he mentally

chanted over and over again in his head.

" Would you prefer to learn your needed kingly knowledge at a normal pace or in a cram-school fashion? "

" ...huh? " vegeta tilted his head, so busy concentrating on his mantra he didn't completely get what Bejito had

just asked him. The ouji rubbed his ears, " You, said something? "

" If you were to move at a normal pace it would take you quite a bit of time considering how far behind you are due

to the temporary nonexistance of our planet. " he explained, " Moving at a cramming pace would most likely more suited to

your intellectual speed, however it could turn out to be quite stressful. "

" So there IS a semi-vast amount of knowledge I need to acquire before taking the throne. " the ouji deduced.

" Yup. " Bejito smirked.

Vegeta folded his arms as they continued to walk, " How far am I? "

" I'd say, considering the age you were at the last time I gave you a lesson...10 percent. "

" GAH! " the ouji nearly fell over, " ONLY TEN PERCENT? "

" It's a big job ruling over an entire planet ya know. " Bejito huffed, " Think about it. You can tell me which way

you plan to start your training tommorow morning. "

" TOMMOROW! " Vegeta gawked, " I was going to take Kakarrotto to see the garden and training facilities tommorow! "

" ? " Bejito raised an eyebrow.

" Because...I wanted to give him a better idea of the layout. " the little ouji avoided eye-contact.

The ou rubbed the back of his own head, " I suppose so. Its going to get cold soon anyway and the gardens won't be

back until spring and with mating season no one'll even notice they've bloomed again til summer. "

:YES: Vegeta did a mental victory dance, " Thanks Toussan. "

" Hmm. " Bejito nodded, then warned, " But the day after that you have to get started. I can't be king forever you

know. "

" Hai. " the ouji agreed, then turned to head back to his room only to find Goku sitting there on the top of the bed

cushions in his boxers and in ssj2, " Uhh... "

" Hey VeggieVeggie, " he purred seductively, " You almost missed all the fun. "

" HUH! " Vegeta suddenly bolted to alertness only to see he was still infront of the door to his room. He blinked

before realizing his surroundings, " I, must be going crazy. " he sweatdropped, laughing nervously. Vegeta opened the door

for real this time to find Goku asleep in his bed.

" You did come back. " Goku said sleepily as he opened his eyes a bit.

" Of course I did. " Vegeta replied, then smirked, " The Great and Powerful Saiyajin no Ouji ALWAYS keeps his word. "

he boasted, stripping down to his briefs and going to get out his pajamas.

" What did Veggie's Toussan want from him? "

Vegeta shrugged, " Eh, something having to do with my ou training. " he pulled his pajama top on and climbed into the

large bed, sighing contently, " Now THIS is the type of bed meant for royalty and its platonic peasant companion. "

" Heehee. " the larger saiyajin chuckled, then grabbed and hugged the little ouji tightly, " I missed my alone-time

with Veggie today. "

" Oop! " the smaller saiyajin's face went red, " Well, don't worry, you'll have plenty of alone-time with me

tommorow, I've made sure of it. "

" That's good. "

" ... " ▫

" You know, this means that Veggie's gonna have to take his bath this morning instead. " Goku said slyly.

" Oh Veggie's not going to bathe tommorow, he plans to shower. " the ouji countered.

Goku tilted his head sadly.

" Well you already washed up on your own didn't you? "

" Yeah, but I still wash in the morning after I go fishing. If I don't, I smell like fish inerds all day. "

" You don't even know where on this planet to find fish. "

" Hee- if I re-call correctly a special Veggie of mine showed me where some fish-filled lakes were located the last

time we were here. " Goku teased, the two playfully bantering back and forth.

" Very good, Kakarrotto. " Vegeta replied, " You have a brilliant memory. "

" Veggie is brilliant. "

The ouji's cheeks flushed. He looked over his shoulder, " You flatter me. " Vegeta smiled coyly.

" No no no. I really mean it. Veggie is smart. VERY smart. " Goku said seriously.

Vegeta blinked, " Oh. Well, thank you. "

" Veggieswelcome. " Goku closed his eyes.

" Hey, wait? Are you really going to go to sleep while you're still hugging me? " the ouji semi-panicked.

" Zzzz... "

" Urgh! " Vegeta folded his arms, " Yeah, well, what if I needed to use the bathroom? " he said in a mock-poutily

way.

Goku let go.

" ...Oh. "

He reached over again and re-hugged Vegeta's back against him.

" You're very lucky you know that Kakarrotto? " Vegeta smirked, " I don't let just anybody into my room and into my

bed where they can hold me all night in a platonic embrace of nonsexual fondness. "

The larger saiyajin only purred in his sleep.

Vegeta reached over and shut off the light.

5:05 PM 10/12/2005
END OF PART 2!

Vegeta: 46.6kb?

Chuquita: I had a few more scenes right after this, but I think they would fit better in the beginning of Part 3. Besides

this is such a comfy chapter-ending.

Goku: VERY comfy! ♥

Vegeta: (shifts uneasily)

Chuquita: And now for the replies!

To Omnimalevolent: So glad you liked it! Goku is in quite a predicament. Veggie's hanging on to his last chunk of denial.

He desperately wants to block it out to hold on to his "semeness". Happy you like Retasu! I was trying to go for a character

halfway between Goku and Turles's personalities. Bejito does look so much better without the beard. He's like a giant Veggie

without it XD . I luved that line too! One of my favorite parts of the chapter!

To Saiba: So glad you liked it! Normal-sized chapters are good. :) Thanks!

To tea: So glad you liked it, and them :D

To Kitty Kyinsky: Yup! I luv their special powers! Aw, sorry 'bout that. There's bound to be another super-long chapter again

eventually. This one felt longer than it was because the laptop seems to gage size differently than the main computer. It was

so nostalgic to have them go through their past stuff. They're much closer and more mature than they were in the old fics.

To SupersayiankingTommy: Glad you liked the quote. Futurama is fun! The fusions will show up again in the next chapter.

To Hakura0: Glad you liked the size! Just a little ahead. Things'll even out.

To RyukoVulpix: So happy you like the backstories! There's still several yet to be explored. Now that they're alive again

they will have bigger parts. That's exactly the lesson I was trying to point out. :) Retasu and Bejito are a supposed

"What if Veggie were to simply break off the relationship out of ukephobia". Technically Veggie himself hasn't gotten to that

part of a relationship with Goku so he doesn't have a reaction yet. Thanks!

To majinbulgeta: So glad you liked it!

To Afrodite: Bejito is a lot of fun. It's a lot like writing Veggie, only different. Their personality quirks are different.

Even though he did run away he still held Retasu in high regard, which is why he was so shocked at Turles being the son.

Ruby was more amused with the former platonic bond than anything else. She doesn't have the obessive and jealousness Chi-Chi

has, so she wasn't threatened. She and Bejito talk more about it in the next chapter. So glad you liked its start. I like

the sub-story ideas.

To The Big Boss: So glad you liked it! Yup! Same vegetable, only rearranged. His size is what makes the idea so fun :D Brolli

is on his way to the castle. He'll get there by early Part 3. Brolli's mom actually made a brief appearance in this chapter.

She does love her son, and, like Brolli, is angry at Paragas for what he's done.

To Hyper Kid: So glad you like it! Veggie finds out about Turles's family in this chapter. Nothing too bad will happen,

don't worry. :)

To GokuGirl: So glad you liked it and those two scenes. It's oh-kay. Things were confusing during the last fic. :)

To Zogeta: Author alert confuses me. Its oh-kay though cuz work semi-delayed this chapter anyway. Yup! That's Piccolo Sr's

plan at least. Goku's time's starting to get shorter. Veggie missing "bath-time" is only the beginning. Its the direct

romanization of the symbols for lettuce in japanese. Lettuce - Retasu. Which, when mixed around; taresu, is Turles. :)

Chuquita: And that's the end of Part 2!

Goku: Hooray!

Vegeta: I AM going to be alright, right?

Chuquita: (smiles) Of course Veggie.

Vegeta: Hn...

Chuquita: See you sometime next week-!