Year 752 – The bigger they are, the harder they fall
POV Lady Vino
The next day my leg was fine again. Still a bit sore, but nothing I cannot handle. The second general came to me yesterday evening. He told me the men were from the immediate neighbor land called Latium. Because of this coming union the neighbor land was afraid that Alto-Adige family became too strong. The king invited the other leader to come over for a peace deal later this day.
I walked to the princess her room to lead her to the breakfast dinner. When she saw me she hugged me. "I am so glad you are ok, if it was not for you I was death" she cried. "Please dry your tears princess, It takes more than that to beat me" as I winked at her. She sighed and shook her head. "You are unbelievable sometimes." I smiled "Let's go princess, the rest is waiting".
We walked in the dining area, almost everyone was already there. The prince was standing by the door, when we locked eyes I thought my heart skipped a beat and heat buildup in my cheeks. I turned away and I walked to the seat of the princess. She took place next to her fiancée. "How are you feeling my lady" the young man asked me. "I feel perfectly fine sir" I smiled at him as he looked puzzled. "See, lady Vino is not just a Onológos, she is also half Saiyan. You know that warrior race like prince Vegeta over there" the princess explained. The man just looked like he saw a bird breath under water.
I sat down directly next to the princess. I looked across the room and saw general Malbec standing by the window. I couldn't see him clearly, I recognized his stature. When the king came in he sat down too, very uncomfortably next to the prince. Then I saw his eye, he had a black eye. That wasn't there yesterday. I didn't have to make an effort to figure out who had done that! And it was justifiably.
POV Prince Vegeta
Yesterday we had a meeting on the attack, general 'arsehole' admitted that he made a mistake and all was forgiven but after the meeting I called him an idiot anyway. He thought he was one step ahead of me by triumphantly telling me that he had asked her that question. And he really thought he had a chance with the lady. So I told "So that's why she kissed me yesterday?" This, he did not want to hear and attacked me. I put him in his place.
The day went on quickly. Everybody was preparing for tomorrow. In the afternoon there was a meeting between neighbors. I was hoping for some action but when they saw three Saiyan`s with fighting hunger the discussions were quickly finished.
The lady was every time with the princess. This morning I saw here blush. I think she didn't hate it yesterday. I had some time alone with the boys in the training area. Losing some energy and training a bit. But when Raditz was charging Nappa he stopped and looked at the door. I turned around and there she was with small grin on her face.
"Can I join gentlemen" she asked sweet. "Yeah you can play with the doll there little lady" Nappa laughed and pointed at the training dummy. "Ah to bad, wanted to see if it is true" she smiled directly at Nappa. "See what?" the bold guy asked. "The bigger they are, the harder they fall of course". She winked at Nappa and Nappa attacked. Vino jumped aside with ease. She started to stretch a bit as she walked around him. "Are you not faster than this?" Nappa went on an angry rampage after these words. He charged her again, but now she jumped up, she made a flip with her hand on his hand and kicked him in the back. She landed on her feet and turned around with a grin on her face. He kept charging and she kept twirling and almost dancing around him. "Nappa this is pointless you idiot, she is too fast for a direct attack. Think strategy before you try a move" I yelled. The big guy stood still and he was thinking. It looked strange to see him think. "Ok you attack me now little lady" he almost screamed at her.
She tilted her head to one side and started too grin again. I had a feeling this is not going to end well for Nappa. "Oh and Nappa, no ki blasts or this room will crumble". I hope my advice will comes through the thick skull of his. But it was too late; when Vino charged him he went on a direct attack mode. But before anyone saw Vino had the ki enclosed in a round shield and it faded away. While all our eyes were on the shield Vino managed to tackle Nappa and the big guy went down hard. She jumped on his chest and pushed him down with a wall of energy. "Ok it is true" she smiled and the big bold and very angry Nappa. "I declare lady Vino the winner of this match" I smiled at to fighters in the middle in the room.
POV Lady Vino
I was waiting so long for this kind of matches. I heard stories of Nappa before. The not so smart little brother of my father. He was big, strong but no not smart at all totally not like the stories of my father. Who was maybe big but also good looking and strong cunning warrior. After my first match with the prince two days ago a flame was awoken inside me. I had a hunger for a challenge. I was more confident than ever. I was growing in power. I felt it flow through my whole body.
"What about you?" I directed me at the guy with long hair. But then I heard a peep. "Oh sorry, playtime is over. I have to hit the shower. See you at diner, my price". And with that I walked away. I heard Nappa complain against Vegeta that I played dirty and false. I could just barely hear the prince say "You're just a bad loser Nappa" I had a smile on my face.
After dinner we had a small gathering for drinks. I always hated these kinds of gatherings. Everyone always gets hazy in their heads and think the whole world is at their feet. Men get looser hands and women make fools of themselves. Definitely not my type of party.
Security had been loosened. There were soldiers and majors present so I was kind of free to move around. After I got a wine I moved to the balcony to escape the toxic behavior. "Uh my lady". I turned around and saw Malbec. He was walking my way and stopped next to me. "This night is beautiful isn't it?" he started. "Please general don`t go there" I sad with a soft voice. He smiled and touched his eye. "Do you love him?" he asked instead. I was baffled by the question. "You don`t need to answer, I see the way you look at him. You like him. I wanted that look from you; I felt envy when I noticed it. But I also saw you fight, and yes you are also a Saiyan. I can never be at his level like that. Can you forgive me for failing?" I sighed "Yes, but only if you never make a fool of yourself again like that and never let the Princess be in such danger because of it." He took my hand and pressed a kiss on it. Then he walked away.
"I have to admire that man for trying" I knew that voice. I turned my whole body around to see prince Vegeta standing in the corner of the balcony. "You've heard everything?" I blushed a bit. I saw him walk towards me. He had a grin on his face. You know that alcohol makes fools out of everybody. At that time I took a little sip of my wine. "Well maybe you have to save me before I do something stupid". "Are you allowed to leave the party?" he asked. I shook my head. "But I know something else". I took his hand and we went up together to the roof over the entrance to the balcony. No one could see us, but we could hear everything from the party.
We sat next to each other. A little uncomfortable. But the moment our tails found each other I moved closer to him. I slowly felt comfortable and that while my heart was racing like crazy. He did not say much, I asked a couple of questions about Saiyans and if he knew my father. He did, he told me he was a strong warrior and first hand man of his father. Then we became quiet again.
I rested my head on his shoulder. He put an arm around me. I looked up and looked into those deep black eyes. I couldn't stand the tension anymore and pressed my lips against his. He answered the kiss. He pressed my lips apart and our tongues found each other. I thought I was going crazy. For me this was allowed to go on all night. He moved one hand to my upper leg, and I placed one hand on his muscular abdomen. The kiss became more and more intense. I didn't know I could continue to breathe without air. But then we heard the announcement that the party was over. I had to escort the princess back. I kissed the prince on his cheek once more and thanked him, for saving me.
