Author's note: Readers please forgive me for how long it took to post again.
Also forgive me for the short chapter. Hopefully I start updating frequently again. Hope you enjoy.
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"Hey!" Innocently waved and smiled Goku to the other Saiyan. "You must be that Vegeta guy Kami told me abou- WOAH!"
Goku let out a panicked cry as he barely dodged a punch from Vegeta headed right for his nose by quickly backing up Nimbus.
Chichi had let out a startled scream, her hands covering her mouth. How Goku had managed to miss that punch she hadn't a clue except by pure luck. Vegeta had moved so quickly she hadn't even seen a blur of him.
"Vegeta, please stop!" She begged.
Chichi put her hands on Vegeta's chest, placing herself in between him and Goku.
"What's with the people in this castle wanting to hurt me?! " Frantically wondered out loud Goku as he watched Vegeta's hands struggle to reach him as Chichi held him back.
"Kakarot, what did you do to my princess to scare her like that?" Snarled Vegeta. "Did you think you could harm the woman I love and get away with it?"
Chichi's heart skipped a beat hearing his first declaration of love for her.
"Kaka what?" Questioned Goku, completely confused.
Chichi sucked in a deep breath.
"VEGETA, LISTEN TO ME!" Angrily screamed the princess. Finally, she had reached him. Vegeta became still, having at last heard her and he looked at her, waiting for her to continue.
"Goku didn't do anything to me. He just accidentally scared me and we had a misunderstanding."
Vegeta narrowed his eyes at the man across from him.
"Scared you, huh? Why am I not surprised? What kind of an idiot shows up to a princess in the middle of the night and unannounced? Not only that but to her bedroom window?" The Saiyan demanded, glaring at Goku.
"Hey! I came for good reason." Goku pouted. "Not here for a grand tour of the castle or something."
"See, Vegeta?" Sighed Chichi. "Give Goku a chance to explain himself. I'm sure he's got a good reason for showing up."
Vegeta crossed his arms at Goku with a scowl.
"He better." Coolly granted the prince. "Alright, let's hear it then."
"Definitely. I-"Began Goku with a smile but then stopped when he was in interrupted by his own stomach loudly growling.
"But before I explain, can I eat first?" The fighter asked nervously and then gave an embarrassed laugh while scratching the back of his head.
Vegeta and Chichi both stared in disbelief at Goku.
"Sorry! All I had to eat today was breakfast. I'm starving!"
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Chichi poured her and Vegeta some iced water as they both waited for Goku to finish eating all the many foods that the cooks had made for him.
"Is this a Saiyan thing? Eating so much, I mean?" The princess whispered to Vegeta as she sat beside him.
Sipping their drinks together the couple watched Goku slurp and empty an entire large bowl of noodles in one gulp and then make his way to the egg rolls stacked on a plate next to him.
Vegeta gave an affirmative "Hn." and nod before taking a sip of his water.
Minutes passed and Goku was done. He let out a relieved sigh and patted his belly, full and finished with his meal.
"That sure hit the spot. Thanks."
"You're very welcome." Smiled Chichi. "So, you were explaining why you suddenly showed up, Goku?"
"Ah, right! Thanks for reminding me." Goku replied, remembering and sitting up straight. "Kami sent me to get you two."
"Kami?" Asked Vegeta mystified. "Who's he and how does he know about me?"
"He's the guardian of the earth." Answered Goku.
Vegeta quirked a brow.
"I see, so I assume that means he has certain abilities that inform him about my being here on this planet?"
Goku answered Vegeta with a serious nod.
"Exactly. Kami sent his friend Mr Popo after me to get me. After I got to his lookout this morning Kami told me that he learned from reading your thoughts that you and I are aliens from another planet. He says he wants to speak to you and Chichi face to face."
Annoyance at his private thoughts having been invaded flared inside the prince
"Hmph! Does earth's guardian really think so highly of himself that he thinks he can just summon me and I'll stand attentive to his beck and call?" Sneered Vegeta.
Goku's warm expression darkened at the prince's rudeness towards his guardian friend.
"Wait just a minute, Vegeta." Sternly spoke Chichi. "Are you listening to yourself right now?" She asked with her hands on her hips.
Vegeta raised a brow in curiosity at her.
"Earlier you were criticizing Goku for his manners towards me, a princess. Now you're showing disrespect to earth's guardian. Whatever Kami wants with us I am sure it's important."
Vegeta turned his head away from her, understanding that she was pointing out his blatant hypocrisy.
Normally when anyone pointed out such behaviors of himself he would ignore such things and let out an insult or kill the person. But now was different. He did not want her opinion of him lowered.
He was sure she also was to be his soon to be wife and would be the main person he would have to consult with as king. He would one day have to listen to her advice as she would be his queen wife.
He needed to honor and consider her words.
"Fine. We'll go in the morning and see what he wants." Surrendered Vegeta.
Chichi beamed.
"Oh, wonderful! Thank you! How I love you, my sweet prince!" Chichi merrily said and then kissed his cheek.
Goku watched in confusion at the couple, not understanding romantic affection. He had been told by Kami that the two were now like Bulma and Yamcha: in a relationship where they did things that Goku thought of as strange. Things like kissing on the mouth and stuff like that, so he wasn't shocked to see their interactions, just weirded out and confused.
Vegeta was still blushing as Chichi lifted a hand to her mouth and yawned loudly.
"Well, guys I'm heading for bed. It's way past my bedtime." Said the princess, making her way out of the kitchen.
Vegeta felt his tongue go dry and his stomach do a nervous flip. He still needed to tell her and Kakarot the bad news about Freiza.
But she looks so tired. I should let her get her rest and wait till morning to tell her and Kakarot. She probably won't be able to sleep tonight if I told her now. I know I sure as hell won't be sleeping.
"And what about me? Where will I sleep?" Goku playfully asked Chichi with a pout.
Chichi stopped in her tracks and turned around, facing her friend.
"Oh, Goku I'm terribly sorry." Replied the princess in shame and with a bow to him. "I forgot. I"ll have one of our men show you to your room and bed."
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Vegeta stared down hesitantly at the steaming cup of pink tea he held in his hands.
Looking out the window of his bedroom the sleep deprived Saiyan could see the sun was rising. The sky was full of pink and purple clouds.
The prince mentally counted to three and then chugged away at the sweet drink.
Once he finished and emptied the tea cup he prepared himself to feel the immense amount of pain he felt yesterday. But it didn't come.
What he felt instead was as if cold relaxing water was washing over him. Already the prince could notice a difference in how he was able to stand. He was no longer shaking or trembling, instead he could stand still, like he normally could before.
"How do you feel?"
it was Chichi. She had asked him as she stood in the doorway, watching him. She was frowning and with troubled eyes.
She too was worried that she was going to see him suffering through intense agony again like yesterday after drinking the tea for a second time.
"I feel normal." Answered the Saiyan royal, stunned. He brought a hand of his up to his face and was surprised to see that he could hold it still. "Well, not entirely. It still feels like most of my strength is gone."
Vegeta looked down at the floor in his frustration.
Chichi walked over to him and stood in front of him. She tenderly took the teacup from his hand and then placed it on the nearby nightstand next to his bed.
her hands then went to the sides of face, making him look at her.
" Please stop worrying, Vegeta. It's great news that you feel normal again! Be patient and I'm sure in due time you'll get back your strength. You just got to get plenty of rest first."
He placed his hands over hers.
"Damn it woman, you don't understand." He answered in frustration, brows furrowing out of fear as he gritted his teeth. "I..We don't have time to waste."
Chichi's own brows came together.
"You're right. I don't understand. What do you mean? We have plenty of time to get you well rested." She assured him warmly.
"It's Frieza." Answered Vegeta. "He's coming to earth."
Chichi turned pale at the news and gasped.
"H-How do you know?"
"Last night I was able to turn on my scouter and communicate with one of my men: Nappa." Vegeta answered seriously. "He told me he and raditz should arrive in six months time and soon after so will frieza."
"How soon?"
Chichi and Vegeta turned their heads at the presence of the third voice entering the room.
Goku was standing in the doorway. His face was serious. He could tell by the fear he seen In Chichi and Vegeta's faces that whoever this Frieza guy was he obviously was bad news.
Vegeta'a expression turned hard at the presence of the other Saiyan and he and Chichi stepped apart from one another, turning to Goku.
"Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to ask that information because it just so happened that a certain imbecile decided to show up and scare my woman before I could even think to ask!" Barked Vegeta in reply.
In his anger Vegeta's tail unraveled around his waist and bristled.
Ignoring the insult, Goku stood up straighter and walked closer to Vegeta.
"Have you tried getting in touch with your friend again?"
Vegeta let out a growl and turned away from him in response with crossed arms. He closed his eyes in frustration.
"Yes, but I'm not getting any answer. I imagine Nappa probably turned off his scouter for good reason. Him and Raditz must be in Frieza's presence and my men don't want to risk him hearing my voice."
Chichi frowned and bit her lip.
"Vegeta why didn't you tell me last night about all this ?" She asked.
The Prince's gaze went to the floor and he scowled awkwardly, brow twitching.
"I figured you needed your rest and I would tell you in the morning." He sheepishly explained, feeling so vulnerable and strange, speaking out loud his tender care towards her in front of Goku.
The young prince certainly wasn't used to displaying such softness out in the open like that.
Chichi's dark orbs brightened as she understood his reply but her frown still remained, knowing an evil galactic dictator was still heading to earth.
The Ox princess could her hear heart began to beat loudly in her ears as she considered the thought of Frieza on his way to earth.
Did the room get hotter or is it just me? Chichi wondered weakly to herself.
"Guys, we need to head over to Kami's right away and let him know about this Freiza guy." Goku stated seriously.
Just as Chichi was turning her head to look at Goku, her eyes rolled of their on volition and she collapsed, her world going black. Vegeta swiftly in terror caught her in his arms before she could hit the floor.
"Chichi!" Vegeta cried out fearfully as he held her, a hand of his going to her cheek.
Her skin felt cold and clammy.