A Caged Soul

Chapter 4: A day at Goku's

Pairings: G/V

Disclaimer: I don't own any of them just love playing with their lives

Notes: This is about a m/m relationship if you have a problem with it then I suggest that you go elsewhere.

A/N: It seems that I'm not the only one who loves those tails ^_~ Thank you every one for the fantastic reviews. I'm much better now to type on more than one fic at a time.

~Kewla: Looks like you're going to have to wait to see what those silver bands do.

~V: I'm updating as much as possible before I have this baby, but I hope to have my laptop so I can still type. Waiting for you email ^_~

~ J-Chan: Good luck with the new baby!

/ Thoughts /

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A week had passed and the party was scheduled for tomorrow at Goku's house. Trunks figured that it would be best to have it there instead of Capsule Corp. Too many memories of his mother were not ready to rest with her, and besides that his father told him and Goten about his decision (well, Kakarott's decision) to tell the other Z fighters of their relationship.

The young prince saw less of his father over the last week because he had been staying with Goku. It seems that the Earth raised Saiyan had develop a nasty case of morning sickness and could only leave the bed to go to the bathroom; but other than that Goku was out for the count. Trunks wasn't even sure if his friend would be up to entertaining guests.

It was the day of the party, and Trunks and Goten were already bringing the snacks and drinks. Goten had even convinced his mother to cook the food, in addition to that he mentioned the real reason for the gathering.

At first she wasn't too keen about her ex-husband's choice in men but she actually felt glad that he found someone to make him happy. What really shocked her was when her son told her that Goku was expecting but she smirked at the idea. Oh, was she going to have some fun. Sure why the heck not? It's going to be interesting seeing a pregnant male.

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The morning was quickly turning into the afternoon. It was 9:30 and Vegeta was stuck in the bedroom with his sick mate. Goku had woke him up before his internal clock went off. The gently Saiyan had been in the bathroom throwing-up.

Poor thing had been up since 5am emptying his stomach in the toilet bowl praying to Kami to make his suffering stop. He was so weak and dehydrated that he simply slumped over at the bathroom door and that's how his mate found him curled up at the threshold shivering.

Vegeta set-up blankets and pillow by the door knowing that his lover couldn't make it back to the bed. The prince was laying behind Goku, gently rubbing his slightly swollen tummy in soothing circular motions when someone knocked on the door.

/Oh, Kami! Not her! Please let it be anyone but her/ the royal thought, as he smelt the sweet floral scent of jasmine.

"Goku? Vegeta? I know that you're in there. Goten told me that you haven't been feeling well."

The door opened to reveal a tired looking prince. "What do you want woman?" He half growled. He was too tired to put any real emotion into it.

"Well, good morning to you too Vegeta." Chi-Chi said as she brushed by him. "Anyway, I'm here to see how Goku is doing. I've made him some chicken soup, which is downstairs but give him this in the mean time to ease his queasy stomach."

She handed him a pack of crackers and a jug of water then she left without another word leaving the prince to wonder what in the heck was that all about.

By the afternoon Goku was feeling a tad bit better. He had managed to take a shower and come down stairs to eat something. His family just looked at him taking in his ghostly appearance. Chi-Chi immediately took pity on her ex-husband and began doing everything that she could to make him more comfortable.

Before any of them realized what time it was the first of their friends started showing-up. Krillin and 18 with their daughter, Marron, were the first ones to arrive. A half-hour later Tien and Chiaotzu. Next were Gohan and Videl with their daughter, Pan. The little girl quickly went off in search of her bestfriend Bra, who was somewhere running around.

Piccolo arrived some time after that then Yamcha followed by Oolong, Paur, Turtle, and Master Roshi (who was already toasted). Tables and chairs was set-up in the backyard next to the small stream that flowed quietly by.

Vegeta was sitting off to one side next to Goku watching the humans and their offspring mingle. It seemed that Fate had a sick sense of humor because now he was going to have to make the announcement instead of Goku. He looked at his mate with concerned obsidian orbs.

"You know Kakarott we could have done this another time"

"No. I'm okay Geta. Just as long as I don't eat anything else other than the soup I'll be fine." Goku replied. "How long does this last anyway?" He added.

Vegeta loop his tail around Goku's wrist not really paying attention to the simple gesture. "Considering that you're almost into the 2nd term it should last until the end of that time."

Goku blinked. "Gosh 3 whole months. I don't know if I can survive that long."

"The morning sickness will lessen with each passing month." Vegeta reassured.

"Well at least that's good to know" Goku replied as he leaned over and placed his head on Vegeta's shoulder.

Right when the large male did that Yamcha sat acrossed from them. He was staring intensely at the picture the two full-blooded Saiyans made and it turned his stomach. It was bad enough that Goten and Trunks were on a more personal level with each other; and now he had to put up with the two older males doing the same exact thing. It just wasn't right.

The others starting to join them ready to eat some of Chi-Chi's homemade cooking, and speaking of the Amazon, everyone was very surprise to see her there considering how her marriage ended with Goku. She quietly took a seat next to her ex-husband and started eating.

Goku uncoiled his tail from the protective position around his waist. It waved lazily behind him before it settled around Vegeta's waist.

That did it! Yamcha couldn't stand a moment longer of what he was seeing.

"Goku when did you get your tail back?" That question sparked everyone's attention.

"Some time last week during a stage of a full moon" He answered.

"What were you doing for that to happen?"

Goku's face turned red, which didn't go unnoticed by his friend. The prince felt his mate embarrassment and decided to butt in. "None of your business weakling."

Yamcha figured that he was going to try his luck with the Saiyan Prince.

"Well, it must have been something for Goku to blush like that, and I'm sure that *you* had something to do with it."

Vegeta growled. He wasn't going to ruin this event. He knows how much this party meant to Goku, so he decided to remain quiet. However, Yamcha had different plans. He leaned in closer to the couple.

"It looks like that you two have gotten a lot closer since Bulma died. You know it's funny that you couldn't wait until she was at least cold in the ground before you started banging each other." Yamcha sat back with a smug look on his face.

Piccolo, Trunks, and Goten looked up when they heard the hurtful comment. Luckily, the other demi-Saiyans and humans didn't hear it, they were too busy eating and catching up on old times.

Vegeta was about to snatch a knot in Yamcha when a large hand gripped his arm preventing him from further movement.

"Don't Geta"

"I'm sick of his mouth. I will not have him talk about Bulma like that and I will definitely not have him talk to my mate like that!" Vegeta's voice was going up in volume.

Everyone stopped talking when they heard the short Saiyan's rant.

"Dad, what's Vegeta talking about?" Gohan asked as he slipped his arm from around his wife's waist.

"Uh, I-uh. Well, Vegeta and I---"

"What Kakarott is trying to say brat, is that we're mated" Vegeta interjected.

"What does that mean?" Krillin asked.

"It's kind of like being married without the ceremony" Goku replied.

Oh, Kami! Here it comes.

"Nani?" Everyone couldn't believe it. There were some exceptions.

"For how long?" Gohan asked. He felt a little disappointed with his father but then again he hasn't been visiting him like he should. It was obvious that his father was lonely without his mom and his brother being around.

"For over a month" He answered.

Then something clicked. "So, Veggie you weren't having an affair with another woman. It was with Goku this entire time" Yamcha spat with distaste.

"Why don't you come off of your high horse Yamcha, and tell everyone truth!" Trunks said.

"Yes, weakling tell everyone how you lied to Bulma to get her to sleep with you." Vegeta said while smirking. "Tell all your friends that you were the reason she stayed locked up in that blasted lab." Vegeta continued on. The Z gang couldn't believe that Yamcha was the cause for Bulma to be in her lab 24/7, not Vegeta.

"Hold up! Who are going to believe me or that cold blooded murderer"

They all knew about Vegeta's thrust for blood but they've never known for him to lie. It just wasn't in his nature.

"Cut the act Yamcha. You were the reason Bulma stayed wrapped up in her work and why Goku and Vegeta are together now. Vegeta saw no other reason to stay with someone betrayed him by having an affair." Piccolo countered.

The Namek turned to the Saiyan couple. "I think that you should tell them rest Vegeta. Goku doesn't look like he's going to last much longer. He's too upset right now"

Piccolo was right. Goku's morning sickness was catching up and was going to strike soon.

"There's more?" Tien asked.

"Hai" The prince answered. His voice taking on a soft loving tone, which took the gang for a loop. "Not only are we mated but Kakarott's pregnant"

@_@ was basically their reaction.

"Geta, I'm going back into the house" Goku announced but didn't get far as he stumbled.

Vegeta was instantly at his side as well as Trunks, Goten, and Chi-Chi. The royal growled protectively letting them know that it was best for them to just walk away. The demi-Saiyans got the message loud and clear but Chi-Chi ignored it. Again he growled baring sharp fangs in the process.

"Calm down Vegeta. I'm not going to hurt him," Chi-Chi said while looping her ex-husband's arm around her neck.

The gang turned distrustful eyes to Yamcha after they saw the show of affection between the two Saiyans as Vegeta and Chi-Chi helped their friend into the house.

Krillin was the first one to speak. "Why would you do something like that?"

"Yeah, not only that why would you risk pissing off Vegeta?" Tien added.

Yamcha could only stare back at his friends with his mouth hanging opened.

"Piccolo if you knew about this whole mess, why didn't you say something?" Gohan asked his mentor.

"Because it wasn't my place to tell even if Bulma was still alive, your father and Vegeta would have ended up together no matter what."

"Well, that doesn't make any sense. They're both guys," Krillin said before 18 poked him in the ribs. He was just thankful that his daughter, Pan and Bra were off playing when all this went down.

"They're full-blooded Saiyans not humans. It was accepted on their planet to have same sex male relationships; and that's probably why Trunks and Goten are so close.

Dende had a little chat with King Kai. A couple of years before Vegetasei was blown-up, Vegeta and Goku were betrothed. King Vegeta arranged it. He saw Goku as the right match for the prince, but as it turned out Frieza got a hold of Vegeta and Goku got sent here." Piccolo explained.

Wow! Who would have thought Goku and Vegeta engaged.

"Piccolo, how was it possible for Goku to be pregnant if he's a male?" Tien asked.

The Namek opened his mouth but some one else answered the question.

"Because some Saiyan males are born to reproduce. They have what's called the 'R'-gene. This gives them the ability to have children."

The gang turned at the sound of the royal's voice.

"Uh, how's he?" Krillin asked.

"Fine" Then he turned his attention to Yamcha. He wasn't going to hold back this time. "I left you barely alive in your apartment when I caught you with my wife. Now, you've managed to upset my mate who's in a weaken state"

Vegeta's hair flashed a bright gold; and that was the ex-thief's cue to get the hell up out of there.

Dominant Saiyans were very protective especially now considering the submissive mate's current condition. The Saiyan prince was not going to allow this interloper to go unpunished.

Yamcha took to the air without another word but stopped when a golden haired and teal-eyed Saiyan appeared in front of him.

"Going somewhere human?" Vegeta said while slowly raising his hand.

"Uh, jeez Veggie. I just uh remembered that I uh have baseball practice in an hour." Yamcha said nervously while looking at his watch. "Ooh, look at the time. Well, I uh gotta go. Later!"

He tried to maneuver around Vegeta but that was a no go. Vegeta punched him in the stomach, hard.

Yamcha doubled over trying to catch in much needed air. He could feel the warmth of Vegeta's energy sphere.

This was it.

"DAD!!!"

"VEGETA!!!"

It was Trunks, Goten and the rest of the Z fighters. Vegeta still held on to the ki ball.

"Dad, please don't do this." Trunk pleaded. This would be his 2nd time coming to this clown's rescue.

"Stay out of this boy! This bastard has fucked with my family for the last damn time!"

"Vegeta, remember what King Yemma told you when you were permitted to come back to Earth." Piccolo said.

The royal growled and fell out of SSJ. Shit, how could he forget. That over grown titan practically rubbed the terms of his reprieve in his face.

~ Flashback ~

The Saiyan prince stood in front of the overly large desk of King Yemma. Off to his right was the old hag Baba was sitting on top of her crystal ball. The keeper of the other world had retrieved the hotheaded royal from HFIL.

There was a grave situation on Earth and they needed his help.

"Vegeta, there's something dreadful happening on Earth" King Yemma said.

"So, like I would care what would happen to that worthless planet." Vegeta responded crossing his arms over his taut compact chest.

"Majin Buu has managed to annihilate the entire population on Earth including your family. You were allowed to keep our body because of the noble deed that you did when you sacrificed your life." King Yemma continued.

the prince stood there pissed-off beyond anything. He gave up his life for what? And now his family was gone because he was not able to stop that pink cotton candy blob. The last part of King Yemma's long list of why he should help caught his attention.

"What did you just say?"

"I said that you will be permitted to return back to Earth if you assist Goku, otherwise you'll go back to HFIL." King Yemma sat back with a satisfying look on his face

No! Absolutely not! There was no fucking way that he was going to help that muscle bound airhead, but the truth of the matter was that he couldn't bring his self to help someone that he should have been mated to years ago.

Well, if he does this than he'll get another chance to try to obtain what he lost before Frieza destroyed his humanity.

The prince smirked. He'll get what he wants and wreck havoc on Buu. Revenge was a dish definitely best served cold. He powered up and blew out King Yemma's office it would be some time before the place was back in to shape.

"Sure, why the Hell not"

Without another word Baba led Vegeta back to Earth.

~ End Flashback ~

Goddamn Yemma. He must be sitting in the Other World laughing his fool head off at Vegeta's expense. He powered but not before he gave Yamcha his parting gift. Vegeta hauled him close to his face making sure that Yamcha heard every single word. After all human hearing wasn't as good as Saiyans.

"Do not EVER show your face around here again weakling unless it involves saving the universe, because next time I will show you no mercy"

Then Vegeta reared back and cold cocked him in the jaw sending him flying into Piccolo, who took him to the Lookout so Dende could heal him.

The party went on without any further mishaps. The gang was told about the full-blooded Saiyans intimate relationship, which they were gonna have to get use to. Now, the only thing was left to do was wait for the birth of Goku's baby.

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Everyone had left hours ago. Trunks, Goten, and Chi-Chi stayed behind to clean up. Bra was curled up on the couch fast asleep. She had a really go time today and it just wore her out. Chi-Chi was still worried about Goku.

He was having a terrible time trying to keep food on his stomach. It seemed that the baby was taking a lot more than just his energy. The baby was feeding off of his moods which most of time was depressing because of the situation with Yamcha.

Vegeta sat high up in a near by tree waiting for the others to leave. He had only two things on his mind. His concern for his mate and baby and the power source that suddenly disappeared. He already talked with Chi-Chi about staying at Capsule Corp. to help take care of Bra and to see about Trunks and Goten, which she agreed to do.

Now, he could concentrate on helping his pregnant lover. Kami forbid if anything should happen to him or the baby. He would never forgive his self. The prince would move heaven and Earth to protect his family.

~ TBC ~

A/N: Well, I don't know about you guys buy Yamcha got off waaayy too easy. Ever since the Trunks Saga and Yamcha whimpped out like a bitch, I've lost some respect for him. Whoa, Goku's really sick. Pregnancy is not totally agreeing with the Saiyan, poor thing. And how is Ge going to help? Dunno, but I can't wait to find out. Tell me your thoughts and any questions that you might have.

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