Year 752 - What a circus

POV Prince Vegeta

When I walked in the diner area for breakfast I first made a round through the hall. I was paid to protect and I have the keep the Saiyan name in respect. Yesterday that silly girl caught me off guard. It cannot happen again. I am a Saiyan prince, not some lover boy she can toy with. Yesterday at diner she was clearly still angry. She did her job, we had some eye contact and later together we talked to Raditz about how he thought he had an imposter, but it was just a punk to see if Saiyans was really that tough. This was all very amusing to the lady. While Raditz was telling the story she had to laugh hard.

"Good morning my prince" that voice was already printed in my brain to now it was her. I turned around and couldn't help to smile "my lady". What? Did I say that? Focus you idiot!
She walked passed me and behind her was the princess. This lady was tall and thin. Long white hair and blue eyes. I think I never heard her speak. Lady Vino let the princess be seated and she sat down next to her. I was seated on the other half of the table. Next to my favorite general 'mister piss off'.

At last the king entered and breakfast was served. I have to say the story`s that Nappa was telling about the food, they were correct. Then the king stood up. "Dear family, friends and guests. Today my daughter's fiancé will arrive. I want everything to go smooth. Everybody be on their best behavior. Lady Vino you stay with my baby girl at whole time. General Malbec, prince Vegeta. The two of you make plan how you want the guards at the events."

Wait he want me to work with general 'Twit' oh boy this will be long-winded terrible. "Well prince, better get to work then. Or do you need to try out some of our exotic fruits first?" The general said or almost whispered to me. In my time with the Frieza-force I learned when it's time to ignore words and be silent and this was a time to kick the urge to snap at a maggot. I ignored him instead and finished my herbal hot drink.

First the royal family left, together with lady Vino. She was now so decent and went meticulously to work. Yesterday she was angry and I saw her inner Saiyan. Feisty Vino was a fun Vino. But now I was stuck with general 'schmuck'. So we went to the office of our first meeting. With a map of every floor and detailed plans of every event. This was so boring; luckily we got paid for this job.

Almost two hours later we finally were on some kind of same page about the security. "So we meet ten minutes before lunch? I'm out of here" I put my hand in the air and walked away. "Don`t you think about going hunting the lady prince Vegeta." I stood still; he just had to bring up yesterday again. "And who said she is not hunting me? I am a PRINCE after all". I smiled at him and waned to walk further, but this man was just looking for another beating. "Lady Vino won`t lower herself by chasing some primitive prince. She has class and is a skilled lady. She may have a tail, but she is not like you". "Seems that a certain general 'dipstick' has a crush and became jealous". And with that I walked away, what an idiot.

POV Lady Vino

The whole day was filled with events. Lunches, get-togethers and then the moment everybody was waiting for. The grand entrance of the soon to be prince. We all gathered in the throne room, the doors opened and this almost circus-like group came in. With platters of delicious food, bags of gold and jewels and dancers with animals. It was like something you only hear in story`s, but there are really arrivals like that. I couldn't contain the compulsion to raise an eyebrow. At that moment I locked eyes with the prince on the other side of the room. He was just a flabbergasted as I am. The princess seem to love everything about the whole circus. She was on the each of her seat and the king was standing up with his hands in the air welcoming the soon to be family.

After the whole theater entrance there was a big ball with dancing and all. And lady-me has to attend so blend in. As a lady of the house I have to be there as beautiful as can be. I sat on my bed and looked at the rack full of dresses that had been selected for me. I chose a dark as night blue with golden details, off shoulder dress. With a long split on the side. I chose to show off my tail tonight. My hair loose with small braids on both sides from the front to back. With a golden chocker necklace around my neck and golden bracelets on both wrists.

I walked to princess room; a guard opened the door for me. "Oh Vino thank god you are here" The princess sprinted towards me, and hugged me. "I am a wreck; he is so handsome and look at me". "I think you are the most beautiful in the whole castle. But I think I have something to make you shine even more" I winked and stood behind the princess and picked up a hairbrush. Ibrushed her hair, put it up and on cue I picked up a beautiful crown. Magnificent. It is time princess.

She was standing on top of a big stairs. "Princess Gamay of the Alto-Adige family" was shouted out. The princess walked down the stairs and met her noble fiancée. I was already down and shadowed the princess as invisible as could. General Malbec and the prince stood next each other, they were discussing something. At that moment the noble fiancée asked the princess for a dance. I cannot shadow her there, only if I dance to.

POV Prince Vegeta

"Can you dance?" the general asked. "No" was my answer. I never danced, and will never do that. "Good" smiled the general as he walked towards lady Vino. With a small bow he offered his hand. She looked at him, to the princess and back to the general. She took his hand and danced. I had to admire she is doing her job well. She was elegant and yet she was able to fit in perfectly. I noticed that her tail was out. Normally she had it wrapped around her leg. I just hoped general 'fuckwit' just did job.

I wanted to do a scouting round of the hall. But when I wanted to walk I was called. "Oh prince Vegeta, how much did you grow". An older lady stood next to me. I observed her, but did not say anything. "The last time I saw you, you were just a small boy. I remember you and lady Vino were battling on the courtyard. It was the first time I saw her happy". I raised an eyebrow, who was this woman. "Oh I never introduced myself. My name is lady Barbera, I was lady Vino`s caretaker after her mother died. Don`t you think our lady became dashing? Just like her mother, but she can be as fierce as her father". I must say I was a bit curious of her Saiyan roots so I had to ask "Who is Vino`s father?" The lady had sad look on her face. "His name was Sprouto, he was your fathers first general and first hand man. So tragic what happened". But Sprouto was a upper class full on warrior. He was after my father the strongest, he died during a battle. But if lady Vino is his descended she is far from being on full capacity. "Excuse me lady, I have to do a round now". And with that I stated walking.

POV Lady Vino

While dancing, I kept a close eye on the princess and the surroundings. "You look gorgeous tonight my lady" the general spoke to me. "Thank you general" was my response. "I remember when you were just a young girl you were a bit of a tomboy" he was smiling. I have no clue where he was going with this. "But now you are a beautifully elegant lady who is also an adult now". I try to ignore his babbling and focus on my job. "This wedding made me think, it is time that I also find a partner to share the rest of my life with" I hoped that this is not going were I think this is going. I try harder to focus on my task. The safety of the princess, scanning the surrounding. My eyes locked with the prince. He was not looking happy; he turned his head and walked to the other side of the room. I looked at princess again, she was dancing with her soon to be husband. The general cleared his throat "My lady I think you are a perfect match for me, the general and the lady sounds perfect. That's why I wanted ask for your hand". I total shock I looked at the general.

At that moment the lights went off. The princess! And I blow general away with an energy shield and sprinted to the princess. I felt the ki energy`s around me. I know precisely what energy belongs to the princess. Every other that came to close I pushed back. The lights went on. I was shielding the princess and in front of me was an all dressed in black men with a mask on. I putt on an energy wall and made a flip over the princess to back of another masked men. I kicked him under and punched him in the face. I flew to the other man and kicked his face and landed a blow in his stomach. I moved fast between the two men who kept attacking the princess. Then a third showed up, he had I hammer like weapon and swung at the princess. He was too fast for an energy shield so I blocked it with my leg. I felt a crack were the hammer met my leg. I stayed up pushing the man back with an ki blast. I flipped to the other side were the princess was attacked. Not able to stand steady on my two legs I was pushed away. The hammer guy was charging again but I was pushed to the ground. But then the hammer guy was lifted up by a hand on his throat. With one crush his neck snapped and he was dropped to the ground. I couldn't blink it off or that person who took care the hammer guy stood between me and my attacker. It was Vegeta, "General the princess now" he yelled. I turned my head and Malbec lifted the princess to run out of the room. I was struggling to stand up, my leg was clearly broken but I had to fight. I stood my ground as far as I could. The whole time Vegeta had my back and I had his.

It became quiet, the fighting stopped. I bit away my pain, but then I collapsed to the ground. I couldn't stand any more. I felt so angry, I failed. I was distracted by that fool. I hit my fist against the ground as tears of anger filled my eyes. "Can you stand?" I know who asked it, I could not let him see weakness. So I tried to stand up. But my leg sad no, and when I was collapsing again two strong arms scooped me up. "Got ya" the prince whispered.

POV Prince Vegeta

"Were is you infirmary?" I asked a soldier. I was holding lady Vino in arms against me. "It is full prince Vegeta, but they have field beds in the corridor next to infirmary in the right wing." That is not good enough for the lady. "Soldier, sent a doctor to my room, the lady will not be lying on a field bed".

I walked fast to my room, with lady Vino cradled in my arms. She put her head on my shoulder resting. "Hey lady, you still there?" She lifted her head, "yes my prince". "Stay with me, my lady. You fought well". She put her head on my shoulder again. I saw Nappa and Radditz come my way. "Can you two get a doctor to my room? I don't believe that soldier I ordered was very capable". I walked straight ahead. "Ehmm prince why don't you let her men take here to the infirmary?" Nappa asked. "Because she fought like a Saiyan today and she does not belong on a field bed".

I came to my room, the light went on and I walked to the big king sized bed. I laid her on the bed, her arms still around my neck. This made her sit fairly straight up. She looked straight at me, with a small smile on her face. "Thank you my prince" she said softly. One of her hands was slipping off my shoulder and she put it on my leg. One of my hands I placed on her jaw. It was as if an invisible force was pulling us towards each other. I felt her breath against me. I gently pulled her to me. Her lips met mine. I lost control, and we found each other in an intense kiss.

POV LV

I didn't know how long the kiss lasted. My heart was pounding like crazy in my chest. It seemed like someone was taking all the air out of my lungs. And then we were startled by a banging. We looked a bit shocked at each other. Another banging. We let each other lose and Vegeta stood up with irritated look on his face. He walked to the door to open it and general Malbec rushed to the bed followed by a doctor.

"My lady how bad is your injury?" the general asked while grabbing my hand. I pulled my hand back; I remember that he distracted me so I lost focused. He looked at me with a bit of panic in his eyes. I sighed "I am fine, just a broken leg". The general looked angry to the prince. "You've brought her here, why not the infirmary?" The prince had grin on his face "And ley her on a field bed between your soldiers?" His face turned serious. "Explain to me general 'Wanker' were did those men came from? You were in charge of upper balcony around the room, you know the place were those men jumped from!"

"Upper balcony? Why did you ask me to dance then?" I was confused but then I understood. "Did you ask me to dance just to ask me that question? Did you think that was really the time for that question? Purely because it was a dance in honor of an engagement. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I am not that kind of girl". Vegeta raised an eyebrow. "What question?" The general stood up, I think we better let the doctor do his thing now. Let's leave the lady alone now Vegeta.

The two men left the room. De doctor was an older man. He checked my leg and scants it. He found the fracture and prepared the syringe of medicine. He injected it directly into the fracture. "Give it a couple of hours, you are a fast healer thanks to your Saiyan blood. And rest my dear girl. I will tell you admires to leave you alone. I have a wheelchair in the corridor; I will bring you to your room". When the doctor rolled me into the hallway, the two men were gone. "They have a meeting on the attack, but I'm taking you to your room now"