Disclaimer: I do not own Dragon Ball (Z/Super/GT) or its characters.
Author Notes: Sorry for the short chapter, but I wanted to end this one there. I will try to make a bigger one in the next. ;)
"I was hoping that we would stop closer to my house..." Cabba scratched the back of his head and complained a little, when Vados landed them in a deserted area of Sadala.
"Did you say something?" Champa shot a death stare at the Saiyan.
"No sir!" Cabba's body stiffened and in an automatic reaction, he made a formal salutation.
Champa returned to his usual annoyed state as he clicked his tongue. "I swear, those Saiyans of Beerus universe are being a bad influence for you."
"Master Champa, we should go." Vados hit the ground twice with the base of her staff, creating another surge of light.
"Hey Cabba!" Champa called him in a loud voice, almost yelling. "If anything happens again, you know what to do."
"Leave it to me, Lord Champa." Cabba hit his breastplate with his right hand, his response was fierce and confident.
"Then, see ya later." Champa smirked at the young warrior, satisfied with the reaction he got.
In a moment, Vados and her master vanished to another place, leaving Cabba alone in the silence to ponder about what he should do next.
"So, did you find anything?" Caulifla in exasperation asked Kale.
"Nothing…" She answered in her typical shy way.
"And you…?" Caulifla turned her attention to the prince, whom was exhausted and seated down on the dirty street floor. "Can't you stop being pathetic for a single moment?"
"Can you stop being annoying in return?" Asparus hissed at her. "Anyway, I asked everywhere and nobody saw him leave through the spaceport. Are you sure that he is not in Sadala?"
"Yeah, I am sure. Dammit." Caulifla stomped the floor in anger.
The trio have been looking for clues about Cabba's whereabouts for hours, at some point Caulifla suggested that they should go in separated ways to cover more ground, in the end the group met again at the market square, but with no new information about Cabba. This ghost chase is driving Caulifla insane, her patience is nearly out, to the point that she doesn't care being in the capital city of Sadala or for fact that the guards keep staring at her with questioning gazes.
"Somebody has to know where he went." Asparus said while he rose from the ground.
"He can't just vanish like that." Kale added in, nodding with her head.
"Maybe I should start to beat every soldier in here, that way he might appear." Caulifla snapped her fists making a loud crack noise.
"I don't think that-" Asparus sweat cold with her statement, not knowing if she was serious, but before he could try to calm her down, a fast movement close to him got his attention.
"Sister Caulifla!" Lettu appeared from nowhere and jumped at Caulifla's legs.
"Lettu?!" She yelped in surprise, when the little boy grabbed to her. "What are you doing here?"
"Came here with dad, we are shopping." He pointed his finger at one store across the street.
"Sister Caulifla?" Asparus eyes sparkled with curiosity, like he had heard the most interesting thing in the world.
"Oh, the wimp is here." Lettu waved his hands innocently at Asparus.
"By the gods, your rudeness is rubbing off to the boy." The prince threw both of his arms to the air, not amused by his now official nickname.
Didn't take long before Caulifla started to laugh loud and frantic, getting the attention of every person that is walking close to them. Lettu jumped astonished by her sudden behavior, but, even not understanding what is so funny, he copied her postured and started to laugh as well.
"So, kid. Can you explain why did you call this woman your sister?" Asparus is now even more determined to press on about this topic.
Lettu stared at the prince for a few seconds, dangling his heads to the sides. "Dad says that when miss Caulifla marry my big brother, she will be my sister too." Lettu shifted his head to her and showed a warm smile.
Caulifla choked at her laughs and turned bright red, Asparus turned his gaze to her, smirking devilishly.
"Hm… Your dad said that, curious is it not?" He giggled and then smiled, happy to have turned the tables on her.
"Shut your trap, wimp." Caulifla patted Lettu's head, while blushing deeply, then she noticed Kale staring at them, in wonder. "Kale, this one is Lettu. Cabba's younger brother."
"H-hi." Kale waved with one hand at the boy. She smiled a little but then returned to blush and look to the ground.
"So cute." Lettu's eyes sparkled with awe, while his gaze is locked in Kale's way.
"WHAT?!" Asparus couldn't believe in his eyes and ears. He stared at the boy, like he was staring at some thief, ready to steal something from him.
"I am happy to meet you, miss Kale." Lettu rushed to her and lifted his hands upwards.
"S-same." Kale held both of his hands and smiled even more at him.
'This boy… is he a natural or what? So dangerous.' Asparus stared at them, while mumbling about things.
Lettu's appearance lifted the group's spirit quite a bit, with pointless conversation and good laughs, they spent some time just entertaining the little boy. But they stand out a lot in the middle of the street, and from the shadows someone was staring at them with hungry curious eyes.
"Good afternoon to you people. I am sorry, but, I will have to ask that you move away. This has become a too big of a commotion." A strange Saiyan approached them, with a strange ball dangling in his right hand.
"And who are you?" Asparus changed the tone of his voice, back to a more formal way.
Asparus don't recognize this man. He has a long and somewhat straight black hair; his skin is pale, more so than any other Saiyan that Asparus knows. His outfit is the standard defense force battle armor, but his undershirt is obsidian black with matching colors pants, and he uses a strange looking white boots, not a style of shoes that the prince has seen yet.
"Sorry, my prince. I didn't notice that it was you." The man bowed his head, but quickly walked pass Asparus. "My name is Henkanegi, elite member of the defense force… And soon to be the new ace." His eyes curiously stare at the two girls, never looking away from them.
"Soon to be the new ace?" Caulifla raised an eyebrow. "You claim to be stronger than Cabba?"
"Now, now. I said soon to be, so I am not stronger than him yet." He winked at her and bent his head to the side. "But for someone so pretty as you are, I can make an exception and show you my power right now."
"Y-you, stay back!" Lettu jumped in front of Caulifla, holding both of his fists in the air.
"What?!" Henkanegi didn't noticed the boy at first and was startled when he jumped in his way. "Aren't you Cabba's little brother?" The Saiyan crouched and smiled at Lettu, his eyes shining like he found a lost coin. "Such a cute little thing."
"Henka-something, right? What do you want?" Caulifla gently pulled Lettu to her side and take a single step, standing in front of him.
"Henkanegi, but you can call me Negi, it's easier that way." He clapped his hands together in a cheerful way, giving Caulifla a childish smile. "What do you say, about we go someplace more fun?"
"Do you have any idea of who this one is?" Asparus walked to Kale's side, seeing how uncomfortable she was with the constant gazes that the other Saiyan was giving her.
"Of course I know, the infamous Caulifla." He pointed his hands at her. "There is no soldier in the force who doesn't know her."
"First Cabba, now another nuts guy appears to have a crush on this brute woman?" Asparus started to laugh, but didn't last long, before Kale slapped his back.
Henkanegi smiled at the prince's words, like he just took the challenge to heart, with this he walked even closer to her, but Caulifla was not pleased at all.
"Gave a quick thought about my invite?" He put his hand close to her's, waiting for her to make the next move.
"Don't wanna." She scoffed. "I am not in the mood to amuse flirty pushy soldiers."
"If mood is the only problem, we can quickly change that." He made a quick spin gesture with his right hand. "I can help you get in the mood."
"She already said no." An angry and familiar voice came from behind her.
"Are you serious?" Asparus turned to face the other side, and got incredulous on who had just showed up.
"Big Brother!" Lettu left Caulifla's side and ran towards Cabba.
"Hm… I heard you were not in Sadala." Henkanegi walked a few feet away from Caulifla and stared at Cabba.
"Yeah, but I am here now." With Lettu in his arms, making an angry face, Cabba walked pass Caulifla, standing between her and the other Saiyan. His face carrying the same frown as his little brother.
"Sheesh, no need to give me a death stare. I know when my presence is not being appreciated." Henkanegi gave a faint smiled and turned his back to leave. "Hey pretty girl, maybe I see you around later."
"Maybe…" She responded half joking, but it was enough to make Cabba turn his head to her with a mixture of shocked and angry expression. "What?" Caulifla asked, faking to not know what she just did.
"Seriously, maybe?" He said even more angry, before putting his brother carefully on the ground.
"Jealous?" Caulifla joked again.
"Maybe…" Normally Cabba would deny in embarrassment, but right now he is really jealous of her and angry at the situation.
"Well, this is awkward." Asparus whispered to Kale, who just nodded in response.
"Lettu, let's go home." Cabba's father walked to the group and was surprised to see both of his sons together. "Cabba?! When did you came back?"
"Sorry dad, for not saying anything about that, but later I will explain to you." Cabba apologize the best he could, and knowing his father it would be enough.
"Fair enough, I see that you are busy right now, so, at night we can talk." Noticing his lack of manners, the older man greeted everyone and in no time he grabbed Lettu, seating him in his shoulders.
"Bye bye, Brother, Miss Caulifla, Miss Kale, Mister Wimp." Lettu waved his arms, as his father walked away carrying him.
"At this point I don't even care anymore." Asparus dropped his arms in defeat.
"He doesn't mean anything bad, you know that right?" Kale tapped at the prince left arm, he turned his face to her and smiled.
"You can tell him later or never, but you are going to tell me everything, right, NOW." Caulifla grab hold of Cabba's arms, squeezing it with much strength.
"Okay, okay." Cabba gasped in pain as she held him tighter. "Can we at least go to a more private place?"
"Sure, just not going to let go of you." She smirked and started to fly away, pulling Cabba with her.
"Master Champa, dinner is ready." Vados entered the room wearing a white apron on top of her clothes.
"Hm…? Oh, yeah." Champa give a short and odd answer.
"What is the matter, Master Champa?"
"The thing that Beerus said, I cannot take out of my head." Champa got up from his chair and walked to the door.
"If Freeza is on your universe, then that means that someone else is working with him or using him." The memory of Beerus's words is clear on Champa's mind, it has not left his thoughts even for a second.
"I have a bad feeling about this Freeza incident…" Champa turned his gaze to the angel. "I just hope that the one behind all this is not who I think it is."
"Should we go after him after all?" Vados changed her tone of voice, more serious and stern.
"Nah… If we show up, then the mastermind is not going to reveal himself. Just leave the minion to Cabba."
Vados chuckled a little, much to Champa's immediate annoyance. "Are you growing fond of him?"
"I am not weak like Beerus, now let's eat." He shifted the course of the conversation quickly, but it didn't make Vados stop giggling about it.
The sun is just setting, hiding behind the top of the mountains, tinting the sky with a bright orange color. In the isolated area that is around Caulifla's house, where almost no sound could be heard, with the exceptions being the gush of the wind and the sound of some spaceships flying far away in the sky. Inside the little and modest building, Caulifla and Cabba were alone in the living room, while Asparus is helping Kale on the kitchen.
All of them listened quietly to Cabba's story, but as it was nearing its end, Caulifla was getting more and more impatient, but continued to listen without saying a word back. When Cabba finally finished, Kale and Asparus left the room, giving the other two the much needed time alone.
"So you went to the seventh universe?" Caulifla asked in a quiet voice.
"Yes, just for a little bit." Cabba responded in the same calm manner.
"Did you get to fight that rude guy?" She asked, but this time not so quiet.
"Master Vegeta? I did." He scratched the back of his head, knowing what is coming next.
"Dammit, Cabba." She jumped out of the couch, flinging her hands around. "I wanted to go too, I so want to beat that Goku guy, why didn't you take me with you?"
"Sorry, I was not thinking straight." Cabba looked at her, with puppy eyes. "But, I understand now, I can't do this alone." He grabbed one of her hands and pulled Caulifla next to him, making her sit on the couch, by his side.
"Hmph… Finally, you understand." She held his hands, then moved her right hand upwards, caressing his neck slowly and passionately. "But, that is a shame. I think you would look cute with a leash in your neck."
"A leash?!" Cabba stared confused at her. "You sure say some strange things."
"I am not joking, you know." Her eyes are dead serious, and the smile in her lips is seductively taunting him.
Cabba went full red again, returning to his impression of tomato-man, his body stiffened and his lips are trembling like a leaf in a stormy day. But, suddenly he broke out in a fit of laughter, startling Caulifla a little.
"What are you laughing about?" Now she turned red, felling a bit dumb for being serious.
"Sorry, for some reason you reminded me of miss Bulma." Cabba swallowed dry, when he noticed the angry expression on her face.
"And who the hell is Bulma?" Caulifla yelled, almost making Cabba go deaf.
"Master Vegeta's wife." He waved his hands in panic. "When I was in his home, I saw him with his family." Cabba smiled tenderly again. "He was like a different person with them, he seemed so happy and at peace."
"And how I remind you of her?" She raised an eyebrow, but was more calm in her question.
"Just thought, that maybe that's how she tamed him." Cabba laughed some more. "Maybe she just put a leash on him, to tame the guy."
"So… You want me to tame you?" Caulifla whispered softly in his left ear.
"Wha- No, that's, wait…" Cabba blushed and tried to jump out of the couch, but Caulifla hold his body down.
"I am not going to let you run away this time." She sat on top of him and bit his left ear, after whispering to him again.
Every bit of Cabba's body shivered when she did that, he could feel her weight on top of him, her breath on his neck and her hands on his chest. 'G-Gods, is she really doing this? If this is a dream, I don't want to wake up.' She planted a kiss on his left cheek and then the right one, teasing Cabba to his limit.
"Caulifla." He raised his voice unconsciously.
"Shhh... Be quiet." Her breath on his ears was driving Cabba crazy. "I am taming you, so don't talk."
This time, Caulifla locked her lips with his, surprising Cabba. Their first kiss was long, clumsy and wet. Cabba placed his hands on her back, but he doesn't know what to do with them, while Caulifla press herself even more against him, making Cabba release a little moan between their kisses.
"Ahhh, Sorry, I didn't mean to, Sorry!" Kale yelped as she entered the living room with tea cups in hands.
"And there goes the mood." Caulifla sighed as she gets out of Cabba's lap. She left the room, following after her friend, who ran back to the kitchen.
"W-what?" Cabba's said to Asparus who was accompanying Kale before she ran.
"Nothing, love boy." Asparus was smiling from ear to ear.
"Shut up." Cabba waved his hands angrily, but failed to hide the big smile on his face.
"I can't do that. I have a favor to ask." Asparus sat beside Cabba. "Forget that, it's not a favor. Take it as a royal decree."
"I thought only the king could issue a royal decree." Cabba punched lightly Asparus's arm.
"Don't dwell on it." Asparus rolled his eyes up.
"Then, what do you want?"
"Would you train me?" The prince stared at him, with the most serious expression that he ever used.
"Train you? I don't know if I am able to train anyone." Cabba scratched his forehead.
"I know you can, well, at least better than your girlfriend." Cabba opened his mouth to reply, but Asparus lifted his right hand at him. "Don't say any of those things anymore. To deny it after kissing the girl, would be very rude and heartless."
Cabba sighed in defeat, but soon after smiled to himself. "If is that what you want, I will train with you."
"Thank you." He extended his right hand to Cabba, who grabbed and shook it in respect.
"Wait, you trained with Caulifla?" Cabba widened his eyes in surprise.
"Well, actually-"
"CABBA!" Both saiyans jumped out of the couch, scared at Caulifla sudden yelling. "I forgot to ask you, do you know that clown from before, in the market square?"
"Negi?!" He said gasping while holding his chest. "I saw him a couple of times in the force, but I don't know him very well… Neither do I want to." Cabba frowned his forehead.
"Ha! And I know exactly why." Asparus laughed in contentment.
"Wasn't he looking at Kale as well?" Cabba pointed at the Saiyan girl beside Caulifla.
"Hey now, don't try to push this on me." Asparus waved both of his hands in a funny way. "The jealous show is yours.
"Sis… I think is time I go home." Kale said in a low voice and walked towards the door.
Asparus glared at Cabba, practically screaming with his eyes, 'See what you have done?' He dashed after Kale, catching the door before it closed. "I will walk with you, never know when that creep will show up." With that he closed the door behind him.
"So he does care about Negi going after Kale." Cabba smiled cheerfully, and then he felt Caulifla arms wrapping around his neck from behind.
"What about you. Want to spend the night here today?" She blew a soft whisper in his neck.
'Yes, I want to, so much… Gods, I want to spend the night here.' Cabba thought to himself in silence. "Sorry, but today I have to go back home. My father must be already waiting for me."
"Too bad" Caulifla said laughing disappointedly. She let go of him and sat on the couch again. "See you tomorrow then?"
"Yes, without a doubt." Cabba gave Caulifla a radiant smile, warming up her heart and making her blush.
Blending with the darkness of the night, a shade figure stands alone in a corner of Sadala's slums, holding a grey orb in hands. He checks one more time to see if anyone notices him, but nothing seems out of the ordinary. As the orb starts to flicker, an evil smile appears in his face.
"It's always an honor to speak to you, master." He spoke directly to the orb.
"Then, what is your progress?" A distorted and distant voice spoke through the orb.
"It's all coming together my lord." The mysterious person stated.
"And yet you have nothing to show." The orb's voice grew angry. "What about Freeza, any progress on his part?"
"I am not with him, my lord. I am sorry but I can't provide this information."
"And how long is going to take for you to provide that?" The orb started to glow, leaving a slight burning wound on the palm of the man's hand. "Maybe I should send Ghil anyway, that will give you people some motivation."
"My lord, please reconsider." The man trembled and sweat in desperation. "We have everything under control. The Saiyan boy stungling on our work in Udim was merely a coincidence, but thanks to him, we have a better way to seize control."
"I don't really care the meanings and resource you're going to use, just don't make me wait too much." The glow on the orb faded, and the man expression relaxed again.
"I give my word to you my lord. Very soon our plan will be set in motion." The man bowed, but got no response from the orb. And yet he smiled as if he had achieved his objective. "Soon Sadala shall fall."
P.S: I want to thank everyone that left a review from the first chapter to now, it really motivates me to keep writing, But, as it would not make much sense to answer past reviews in this chapter, i am going to respond to all the new ones bellow.
A - Fulfilling His Legacy: I can't say much about Kale x Asparus right now, but rest assured, they will have their moments. And about Asparus Super Saiyan, you will probably hate me when he finally transforms. :x