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Special thanks to xSapphirexRosesxFanx, rennysusanto, Fati Sid, and iluvveggie.

This is the last chapter of the first part of the story. There will be three parts to the story. Next chapter will start off with "Part II:" before the chapter number. It will not be a new story.

Bulma was hard at work in the lab. She had already implemented so many changes in the kingdom starting with actually locating a water source so that everyone could have plumbing, as well as a filtration and purification system to reuse the limited water supply. Some of the low-class homes had been rebuilt for some of the soldiers to move out of the palace, but there was still quite a lot of work to be done. Vegeta even allowed her to install lights in the palace that was run by energy from the tōgoku. When the new homes were rebuilt, the Saiyans had the choice to request these lights but most declined since they did not need them. The lights were a success, though. However, the new hotels they would be building to house alien allies when they visited would have them installed as well, just in case. It was a new era for Planet Vegeta, one that was more welcoming and open than it had been with the former king.

Even the medical technology was more advanced. No, there still weren't any sonograms, but thanks to the people of Rescue Star and Bulma's notes from Earth, they managed to recreate some of the painkillers for labor, but they were safer for the baby than the ones on Earth. This made Vegeta and Bardock feel so relieved regarding Bulma giving birth to twins. At least they knew that, with the new medicines and other technologies, she and the babies would be fine. There were other changes regarding medicine too, and Vegeta was happy that they had mended the alliance with Rescue Star.

More aliens from the other races visited even though the hotel was not finished and stayed at the palace for the time being. They couldn't believe the changes that had been made. Vegeta worked more closely with the council than his father did, and the council was less combative and more lenient than it had been in earlier days. Even though the former king's evil had taken a toll on their kingdom and other planets, now that he was gone the kingdom was stronger than ever.

Chi Chi and Kakarot had brought Gohan to Rescue Star to introduce him to his grandfather. His grandmother had passed away long before which upset Chi Chi so greatly. Now that things had changed, her father decided he would return to Vegeta with them. There would be no more lost time. Gohan also made a friend on the planet who took an instant liking to him, a girl named Videl. The young, hybrid Saiyan was like his father, though, and completely oblivious to the fact that he was being pursued, something his uncles would never let him forget and would tease him about for years to come.

Kalina was also finally recovering from the time with her mate. She no longer had to deal with him coming onto her when he was drunk or anything to that nature. It had taken a while for her to get over it, but now she felt completely safe. She was ready to take a mate, an actual mate who she knew would protect her and complete her. That mate would soon be Nappa. Vegeta and Tarble didn't have any objections to it, though Vegeta felt it would be strange to have Nappa as a step-father. As long as his mother was happy, he didn't care. Besides, he had always known something was going on there. Nappa was more protective of him than any of his other guards. Now he had a better idea as to why.

The people were recovering well, and the planet was once again prosperous, but there was still a long way to go. Bulma anticipated coming fully out of the crisis in three years. Her ideas of globalizing the planet as an intergalactic nation was well received, but that also meant they needed something to offer. Her inventions became one of their exports but, as Vegeta promised, only to their allies. Even the capsule technology she had shown him would eventually become an export. Right now, they didn't have the resources to export anything, but that was accounted for in the three years Bulma had calculated.

"Didn't anyone tell you that you should rest?"

Bulma looked up from her desk meeting her mate's hardened eyes. She glared right back at him with equal force. "Didn't anyone tell you not to hover?"

Vegeta sighed and moved around the desk. "Bulma, you've been doing enough. You were running around all day and you're tired. I can sense that."

"Damn bond," Bulma muttered through gritted teeth. "So what if I'm tired? These things need to get done."

"Bulma, you're nine months pregnant and can barely even stand half the time," Vegeta countered a little harshly. "You should be resting. You know it could be any day now."

"All the more reason to finish up these plans," Bulma retorted, returning to her work. Before she could even retaliate, Vegeta snatched the plans off her desk and threw them to the floor. "Hey! What the hell, Vegeta?"

"Bulma," he said both softly and sincerely. She instantly shut her mouth and decided to listen to what he had to say. He only got like this when he was serious about something. "I don't care about your deadlines. I don't care if it takes one more year to get us back on track. I only care about you and our heirs. Running yourself ragged to meet this three year deadline of yours will not help any of us in the long run. Be done for the night and come to bed. When you have the babies and are healed, then we can worry about it together. Right now, come to bed."

Bulma sighed in frustration, knowing Vegeta was right. "Alright," she surrendered. "I'll come to bed."

Vegeta was pleased with her answer and moved to help her up, but as soon as she stood up, she flinched. "Bulma, what's wrong?"

"I…I…" she stammered. "Vegeta, I think I just had a contraction."

"A what?" he questioned, still not completely familiar with her language.

"It means the babies are coming," she explained quickly. Vegeta's eyes widened, and before she could say or do anything, he had her cradled in his arms and was flying her to the newly renovated infirmary as fast as he could without causing her harm.

He was thankful that Bardock and Chi Chi now lived with them. They had still been in the infirmary doing some paperwork (another new idea brought up by Bulma) when he had gotten Bulma there. "She's in labor," was all he had to say for the two medics to prepare everything.

Vegeta lied her down on a bed trying to make her as comfortable as he could. Chi Chi started asking her questions and Bulma told her how she had just contraction. Thankfully Chi Chi understood what she was talking about while Vegeta stood across from them. He was leaning against a wall with his arms crossed and one foot propping him up against it. All he was hoping for was a smooth delivery for Bulma.

"Alright, sweetie," Chi Chi cooed. "You still have a while before the first one is ready to come, so just try to relax and we'll start giving you small doses of the painkillers."

"Thanks Chi," Bulma said with a sigh of relief before leaning back. She couldn't believe that in minutes to hours, she was going to be a mother. Part of her was ready, but the other part still felt like she was a failure of a mate and that she would be a failure of a mother too.

Stop thinking those things, Vegeta ordered in her mind. Sometimes she forgot about the bond, and then he would accost her for thinking anything less of herself. You're going to be a wonderful mother. If we're worrying about anyone's competency as a parent, that would be me.

Not true, Bulma argued while cringing to the slightly pain. You know how you are with your brother, and even Gohan. You're going to be a great father.

Then there should be no questioning your skills as a mother, he countered before becoming quiet again. Sometimes she got more out of him in their silent conversations than their spoken ones.

A little while later, Kalina and Tarble had shown up with Nappa and the rest of Kakarot's family. "What are you all doing here?" Vegeta asked out of surprise.

"We sensed your energy here," Kakarot stated. "So Bulma is going to have the babies now, huh?"

"I can't believe I'm going to be a grandmother," Kalina said happily. "Although, now I'm going to feel old."

"Don't start," Vegeta muttered slightly causing his mother to laugh. "You are far from old."

"Why thank you, son," she replied with a smile.

"So how long before the babies get here?" Tarble questioned.

Bulma smiled at the little boy and said, "Not for a while. Chi Chi said they still aren't ready."

"I know how they feel," Raditz said suggestively. He received a smack in the head from both his father and Vegeta. "Hey, what was that for?"

"Show some respect/decency!" both Bardock and Vegeta shouted at the same time.

"Jeez, it was just a joke," Raditz murmured. "Our queen didn't feel insulted, did she?"

Bulma laughed and shook her head. "Doesn't matter," Bulma responded. "I agree with my mate."

"See," Vegeta countered proudly. "Now seriously, what are you all doing in here? We shouldn't crowd her."

"Vegeta, I'm not a bunny you guys are trying to hunt," Bulma joked. "I don't mind them being here."

"Still," Bardock stated, "there are too many people in here. We're going to restrict it to family only for now. The others can come in once the babies are born."

"Aw, fine," Kakarot whined. "We'll be outside if you need us."

Nappa kissed Kalina's hand and said, "What he said."

"Where do you think you're going?" Vegeta asked the bald Saiyan.

Nappa looked at him curiously. "Bardock said family only."

"Again I ask…" Vegeta countered. "You are as much a part of our family as anyone in this room. I didn't object to what Bardock said only because there were too many people and I was two seconds away from knocking one of them out."

Nappa chuckled and then closed the door. "I get it," he replied. "Thanks."

"Don't mention it."

Time was passing and the twins still weren't ready to come. The drugs were starting to wear off and Bulma was feeling discomfort. Vegeta was by her side, holding her hand and attempting to comfort her when she clutched it in pain.

"You're doing great, Bulma," Bardock assured her. "It's time to push. The first baby is ready."

"Finally," Bulma said in relief as she started using her strength to push.

Vegeta hated hearing her scream in agony, and he hated the fact that he caused this as well. He didn't like the idea that he caused her any kind of pain. He knew that thinking this way now was pointless because every woman had to go through this to bear children, but her loud moans nearly tore his heart from his chest.

And then the moaning stopped and Bulma was breathing heavily. Vegeta looked to the little child in Bardock's arms before he handed it off to Chi Chi. "It's a boy," he told them. But Vegeta already knew. The kid had hair like he did so it was obvious. He could see the joy on Bulma's face before she grimaced again. "And the other one is rushing right along."

"Let me guess," Bulma said with a strained voice. "They took forever probably fighting over who got out first, and now they don't want to give me time to rest."

Chuckles were heard around the room and then Vegeta said, "Probably. They're related to me after all."

"So we have sibling rivalry to look forward to," Bulma responded before letting out a gasp of pain.

"Alright, Bulma," Bardock stated. "You can do this."

Bulma pushed as instructed, biting back a scream as she did. The second child was more difficult to birth than the other, but she managed through the pain. As per the new delivery protocol, she was given a senzu bean for rapid recovery and was mandated to stay in the infirmary overnight.

"Congratulations you two," Chi Chi chimed happily. "You have two completely healthy baby boys."

"Can I see them?" Bulma asked. She knew she didn't need to worry, but she just needed to see them.

"Of course," Bardock responded. Carefully, the doctor took the baby boy, who one would easily be able to tell he was Vegeta's son. The boy had jet black hair with a subtle, dark blue shine. It was spiked, already forming the characteristic flame. The striking difference between father and son was the little one's dark blue eyes. Bardock wrapped the boy in a blanket and handed him to Bulma.

Bulma started crying and laughing after he placed her son in her arms. "You're going to take after you daddy, aren't you?" she cooed between her tears. It was silly to cry, but between the hormones and exhaustion, she was a mess.

While Bulma was holding the one twin, Bardock wrapped the other boy up in a blanket and brought him over to Vegeta. "Here, your majesty," he said respectfully handing over the little prince. The child looked less like a Saiyan and a lot more like an Earthling. He had his mother's crystal blue eyes and almost a full head of lavender-colored hair. Vegeta couldn't believe that his father's vile challenge could have created two little beings that were so pure. He cradled his son and then moved closer to Bulma so they could hold both their boys together.

"We'll leave you alone for a moment," Bardock said, him and Chi Chi leaving the room. Bulma and Vegeta didn't hear him, only registering their children.

"They're so tiny," Tarble said in awe, getting closer to them. Vegeta smirked when he saw his little brother take the hand of his lookalike.

"What are you going to name them?" Kalina asked. Vegeta shrugged as he looked between both of them. He didn't care what they'd be named. He was just happy they were in his and his mate's arms.

"I think we should name this little one Vegeta," Bulma stated. "He looks just like you."

"No," Vegeta said curtly. He didn't look up to see the questioning glances of his other family members. "That name is dying with me."

"Are you sure, son?" Kalina asked cautiously, not wanting to upset him.

"Mother you know me," he stated. "I never say things that I am unsure of. Neither of these children will carry the name Vegeta."

"Vegeta," Bulma sighed. "It's not just his name. It's your name too, and the planet's name. Shouldn't one of them carry the name?"

Vegeta glared at her, though his glare held no force. "I would like to speak to Bulma alone," Vegeta stated. Bulma blinked at him as his mother guided Nappa and Tarble out. She knew this was something her son needed to work out with his mate.

When the two were alone, Vegeta took the lavender-haired child and placed him in the cradle. Then he went to take his other son from Bulma. She was reluctant to let him go, but she and Vegeta needed to have a serious conversation regarding their names. "I do not want them to have my name," he said. "I never wanted my name."

"Vegeta, again I say, he doesn't matter anymore," Bulma attempt to assure him. "Besides, when they grow older, don't you think one of them would wonder why they aren't named after you?"

"It doesn't matter, Bulma," Vegeta said raising his voice slightly. "Just respect my wishes on this. Name them whatever you'd like, but do not name them after me."

Bulma was expecting Vegeta to storm out, but he surprised her by returning to her side and raising her chin to kiss her lips. She closed her eyes and savored the way his lips lingered on hers. He pressed his forehead to hers. "Get some rest, yuubutsu. I will return for you and the boys when Bardock sends for me. You should only be in here until morning for observation."

"Good night, Vegeta," Bulma said softly. He pulled away from her and gave the boys another look before leaving the room to return to theirs. He didn't like the idea of being away from Bulma for the night, but he refused to go against the new protocols that were suggested for her safety. He would rather be without her for one night if it meant she would be around for a long time.

Bulma, now alone with the boys, got out of bed and walked over to them. The senzu bean really did make her feel healthy enough to do so. "Your father is so stubborn," she told them. "I really think at least one of you should have his name, at least somewhere."

She looked over to Bardock's paperwork and saw the documentation for their names. She had seen other "birth certificates" of Saiyans before. They always held one name, unlike those of Earth. Taking the pen, she filled in the spots for the names. "I think I figured out a way for both of you to carry the name without actually naming you Vegeta."

She wrote in eloquent print on both certificates. The one for the younger boy read "Trunks Vegeta Briefs" while the other read "Goku Vegeta Briefs." Now they would hold the name and Vegeta would never know, and the wishes of both of her parents were fulfilled. Thankfully she didn't have to choose one name over the other. With one final yawn, Bulma decided to join her boys in slumber. She needed the rest after expending so much energy. All she could dream about that night was the future she would have with her mate and children. It would definitely be an adventure.

A/N: Who thought I was gonna leave Videl out of the story, huh? Besides, if I have her in, I can use Hercule for comic relief later XD I've been planning on adding Videl in at some point, so yay, goal one accomplished :3 So now the twins are born :D I've been dying to bring them in because I have a lot of cute stuff planned for when they're children XD Anyways, I hope you enjoyed!