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HOUSE OF VEGETA CHRONICLES 9
Bardock kept the promise. Discreet visitations were allowed within the castle, as long as they didn't disrupt the normal routine. But discretion was difficult walking the halls with a live bundle.
Curious eyes followed him everywhere.
Nosy slarggs.
Officers stood in alcoves, smirking and pointing. One shouted out.
"Ho, Bardock...are you the Ou's private cubsitter now?"
"Mind your buisness, Odegg." he poked small heads under the blankets.
The closest group edged over to him. Odegg, Murdekk, Fauria and Voxu.
"Say, what's that? Got our little ouji in there?"
Bardock clutched his bundle. "I'm not sure he'd appreciate being called 'little.'"
Fauria laughed, her black armor sparkling. "That's a lot for one prince...what else do you have in there?"
"Nothing at all-"
/What?/
Bardock shook the bundle. "Well, I've got to get our prince to his room."
/You got us? We were sleeping./
Murdekk eyed the moving blankets suspiciously. "Hn...he's awfully wiggly."
Bardock made a face. "Cubs! You know how they get."
/Somebody called me little!/
"Maybe he's waking up..."
Bardock pushed a small head down again. "Ah, well...gotta go!"
With that he abruptly bolted, leaving snickering commanders to their own thoughts.
xxxx
The dark saiyan glided to the upper chambers, using the private access corridors. A tousled head popped up suddenly.
"Rarrgh! Why'd you get us? We were having fun!" the young prince growled.
Bardock suppressed a smile. The ouji looked hopelessly young to be looking so fierce. An even smaller head wobbled above the blankets next, as bright eyes peeped.
Impulsively Bardock purred, clutching the young saiyans. He nuzzled the baby first before burying his nose against the princeling.
"Hn...abresan'o Kakarot eyi Vegeta."
The small prince stared briefly. "Hey, you know the baby's name?"
In horror Bardock realized his mistake, flushing. "Ah...he's a pretty chibi."
Vegeta blinked. "You must really like us. That's okay. Paba likes you too."
The tall saiyan could only gasp in disbelief. Unbelievable!!
"rarrg"
"Yeah, the baby wants to know where we're going."
Kakarot growled thinly, spitting and snarling. Bardock could only smile.
"I've got an idea, prince. A surprise!"
The round face was open. "Really? Are we gonna play?"
"Sure."
"But you have to ask paba's permission. And mine!"
Bardock coughed, straining to keep a straight face. Vegeta's got him royal, all right.
"May we have fun, prince?"
Vegeta curled against him with Kakarot squashed inbetween.
"I think so...what do you say, baby?"
"Arruooo!!"
Bardock laughed as they headed to the baths. "Then it's official."
xxxx
The Ou returned from his conference hours later. The castle was it's usual bustling self. High class saiyans of all kinds milled about.
Gormon walked at his king's side. "Well, that conference was a refreshing turn. The outer districts do love a good fight!"
Vegeta Ou laughed. "Ai, but I'm sore. A nice relaxing bath is what's called for."
"You deserve it, Vegeta."
"Hopefully now those property contracts will go through...bah. Lesser royals are always posturing over feudal turf."
"Who doesn't want their clan to spread? But enough, I've got to pick up my chikki at the royal nursery."
The Ou paused. "Hn, that reminds me...I need to find my cub!"
xxxx
The aforementioned cub was doing very well, thank you. Bardock had retreated to the Ou's private baths after having servants deliver food. Bronzed flesh soaked gloriously in the purple marble pool. A wild dark head splayed spikes everywhere as Bardock lounged in perfumed water. Wet skin only emphasized chiseled perfection as soap bubbles clung teasingly to plump nipples. His tail waved sinuously beneath the surface, displaying his mellow mood.
He felt deliciously lazy and warm. Meanwhile, two smaller saiyans flopped over him in sleep. The younglings had played themselves to exhaustion. The princeling lay against his side, dark hair weighed down into the water like a train. Kakarot snoozed on Bardock's belly like an island, soap bubbles covering his fat little bottom. The thick little mop was rakish with water, sticking everywhere in spears.
Razor sharp teeth flashed as Bardock yawned blearily. Rising warm steam seeped into his bones, giving a glow.
So lulled was the dark saiyan he didn't sense they were being watched.
xxxx
Inshei stood behind a marble partition, staring in shock. What madness? The boy is here, with Bardock and the chibi Kakarot?!
She was caught between desire and confusion, neither winning out.
Perplexed beyond belief, the queen stepped into the open, waiting.
Dark eyes slowly opened. A variety of expressions flashed across the handsome face.
"You presume much, Commander Bardock."
"I have elite status in the castle, as do others."
Her eyes fell on the cubs. "They take to you quite well, I see."
Bardock appeared uncomfortable all of a sudden. "They like to play,
like all cubs. I was headed this way and figured to bring them here."
Eyebrow lifted as she looked him over. "And that's all?"
"Ai, my queen. What would you have me say?"
A smirk. "Hn. Vegeta should be back by now. What would he say if he discovered you in his private baths?"
The princeling purred suddenly, stopping their conversation. Slim arms wrapped around Bardock tightly. With a light snore, the heart shaped face nuzzled. Kakarot yawned in sleep, stubby legs kicking. A fat tail coiled Bardock's wrist.
Inshei watched in stunned surpise. Discerning eyes roamed slowly,
forming an opnion.
"You must truly be a remarkable third class, Bardock."
He nearly stopped breathing. "Ie, my Queen? I don't understand-"
"No, extraordinary. We've known each other long enough to be direct."
"Your thoughts, regal one?"
She smirked. "You speak prettily, commander. And I...have a sense for things." Inshei appeared to concentrate, staring.
Bardock shifted under her scrutiny, avoiding those eyes.
"Not to mention an eye for beauty. Perhaps I could persuade you to...switch allegiances? I would make it well worth your while."
"Madness, my Queen. Would you have me betray our Ou?"
"Betrayal." she murmured, thinking. "The cubs are lovely."
Bardock glanced down. "Ai, true enough."
She watched him again. "You betray yourself, Bardock."
"Ah...ha?!"
"I watched you for quite awhile. Pretense is difficult, ne?"
The handsome saiyan nearly went white. What does she know?
Inshei laughed. "They wrap over you like a blanket, and your expression tells me everything."
"I don't know what you mean-"
"I look at their faces. Dictates and royal law can't hide heritage.
And I love mystery."
"You suspect something?"
"This may be hard for you to believe, but at times I wish Vegeta were mine. It would have made so many circumstances different."
"But he is yours."
A strange sadness cracked her haughty demeanor. "Oh? He never...trusts me in sleep to hold him. And there's nothing you can say about that chibi, Bardock."
In silence the commander watched Kakarot sleep on his midsection.
"Coincidence, my Queen. Appearance alone proves nothing. Others have had resemblence without-"
"Don't insult my intelligence, Bardock. A chibi goes to blood,
always. When I watched you resting I had every impression of a father with his brood."
Bardock felt his pulse race suddenly. "Not...factual, my Queen. I was merely exhausted, and the cubs were with me-"
"Persist in that if you wish, but know that I bear you no ill will. I am among those that know the truth."
A reddish black coil lashed up suddenly, slapping Bardock in the face. Startled, the handsome saiyan caught it only to have the furry whip curl his hand.
"You see? Even in sleep they trust you."
"You misinterpret, Queen Inshei. Cubs rarely control their tails in sleep."
A blue black tail covered in suds slapped him next to emphasize the point.
"You're very discreet, I give you that. But discretion can't conceal instincts. I've seen your lapses on several occasions. Have a care,
commander. You might give yourself away to the wrong people!"
Bardock turned red, not certain how to answer her. Inshei pressed her advantage, licking her lips. Dark eyes were hot with lust as she kneeled at the water's edge. A pointed nail traced the strong jawline down to the collarbone.
"Hn...there is so much we could achieve together."
Bardock shivered at the touch. "Are you insane? You speak treason!"
"Perhaps I know another secret, handsome one."
"You're being mysterious, Queen."
Inshei kept stroking his face. "Ai, bones reveal all. An extraordinary third class that captured my king's heart. I'm nearly jealous."
"There are cubs here" he hissed, not liking her tone.
Long fingers touched the little mops. "I don't plan to disturb them.
Their father fascinates me more just now."
Bardock gasped, eyes blazing. "Woman, are you-"
She put a finger to his lips, silencing. "Ai, red hot. Let the masks fall, handsome one. I know who...and more importantly what you are."
"What are you driving at?!"
Inshei stroked his thick hair, purring. "Come, do you think elites are idiots? Since we first met, I knew you were different. And those ridiculous ratings never impressed me. What king would take a low class to his bed, when any would gladly make offers?"
Kakarot snarled, turning over. Bardock rubbed his back and tail,
soothing the chibi to sleep once more.
"This conversation isn't appropriate, Queen. And your attentions insult our Ou."
"Did you know he was obsessed with you before you even met?"
"I was unaware of that, but-"
"He researched your background for days." her eyes burned now. "Your true background."
Bardock stared, feeling his face go bloodless.
Inshei smiled in satisfaction. She tipped his face up by the chin. "Join me, Bardock. Together you and I will rule-"
He knocked her hand away. "Never!"
Quiet chuckle. "Do you think I don't know why Vegeta chose you?
Besides the obvious?" she purred again.
Bardock growled at her. "There's nothing more to say here, Queen."
"He doesn't want me, and I weary of a cold bed."
"Then you'd choose his lover?" the angry saiyan had no more patience. "Your motives baffle me, Inshei."
"The perfect setup, eh? I get what I want, and see Vegetaan twist in the wind. And there is the issue of blood...perhaps you and I could have a chibi or two, eh?" long fingers ran through his hair again.
"Lunatic!"
"Beware how you speak to your Queen, commander. I could force the issue, but I have no desire to harm innocent cubs." she stroked the half submerged princeling as he clung to Bardock. Kakarot turned again, bright eyes open suddenly. The chibi rattled a weird growl and promptly bit Inshei, sinking needle teeth into her hand.
The Queen shrieked like a banshee, swearing as she tore a piece of her cape for a bandage. She bound her bleeding hand tightly.
"Get that brat muzzled or dewormed, Bardock!!"
The princeling woke up then, round eyes bleary. "What's all the noise?" sleepy.
"Nothing, dear." Inshei smiled. "Just having a little talk."
"Mother, we were just playing. The commander brought us here..."
She patted his head. "Don't worry about that now. Would you like something to eat?"
The young ouji sat up in the water. "Well, maybe later. Can I stay here awhile longer?"
Inshei looked at Bardock with meaning. "Surely...I think you belong here!"
Vegeta blinked in confusion. "Well...ah, okay."
"My Queen is gracious." Bardock said tightly, cradling Kakarot.
The little ouji pointed. "Hey, see the baby? He's pretty, and I asked paba could I keep him."
Inshei glanced at Kakarot, who sucked his tongue. "Yes he is quite pretty." Foolishly, she waved her good hand at the chibi. "Such a nice pelt."
Bardock smiled as Kakarot lunged, cracking needle teeth at her.
Inshei barely got her hand away in time.
"Crazy daza!! (demon!!) That cub has as poor a temper as I've seen!"
"He likes the way you taste, mother." the princeling commented.
xxxx
Inshei stood regally. "We'll talk again, commander. Vegeta, come to your room in about an hour."
"But you said I could stay here!!" the ouji spat, his soggy tail flailing everywhere.
"Mind what I say, cub. An hour!" she turned and stalked out.
The little ouji growled. "Now she's mad."
Bardock tilted his head. "Hn, don't worry about it, sek'hi. "(dear one).
Round eyes went wide in the bright face. "I like you." a rakishly wet tail slapped the water, splashing everywhere.
The dark saiyan laughed, holding it still. "Hn, you look like a pixie with your hair down like that."
"What's a pixie?"
"It's...well, I'll tell you..."
xxxx
The hour went by fairly quickly, as Bardock told stories of all kinds of ridiculous creatures. Two pair of bright eyes stared as he rambled on.
"Do any of those things have pelts and teeth like us?"
"Well, not really. They have tails, though."
The princeling shook his hair wildly, clearing it of water. The spiky mop once again stood on end, though moisture made it spear a bit.
"I don't wanna look like no pixie."
"A good thought, prince." another voice sounded nearby.
"Paba!!" Vegeta bounded out of the water, thoroughly soaking Bardock and Kakarot. The chibi spat and snarled, his hair flopping over.
Bardock inclined his head. "My Ou."
A wet princeling leaped into Vegeta's arms. "We had fun!"
The king laughed, squeezing him. "So I see. But now I need to talk to the commander, sesei (darling). Dry yourself and run along now."
"Okay" the prince slipped from his grasp, wrapping a plush towel around himself.
"Goodbye!"
"Silly cub. Put on a robe!!"
"Oh."
"Haven't I told you a million times...a prince doesn't go about the castle naked!"
"Oo, I forgot." he pointed at Kakarot, who started chirping. "Paba,
did you change your mind about the baby?"
The Ou flushed red. "No. Now get going already!!"
"Okay." the princeling turned to Bardock. "I had fun. Can we have more fun again?"
Bardock glanced at his Ou. "With our King's permission."
The small ouji whooped, jumping in circles. Stumbling over his tail he raced out.
The adults sighed, watching him leave.
xxxx
Vegetaan glowered at his mate. "Reckless fool!!"
Dark eyes flashed in response. "I was careful, Vegeta!"
"Krukka. All the castle is buzzing about how you carried the cubs about. Why??"
"Vegeta somehow got to the baby where the naa'ti kept him. He wouldn't let anyone touch Kakarot."
The Ou felt a warmth. "How did you get involved?"
"The naa'ti found me attending a meeting. The cubs were tangled together, and Kakarot kept biting."
Vegeta smiled tenderly at the fierce infant. "Ai, our chibi from hell."
Bardock grinned at the squirming bundle. "Indeed. Our prince secreted him away. They were sleeping in a pup tent when I found them. Food bowls were everywhere."
The Ou chuckled, long toenails clicking across the marbled deck. "That must have been a sight."
"Ai, koi-"
Vegetaan purred at Kakarot. The little head wobbled in his direction before shrieking.
"I'm glad to see you too, booky."
The baby stretched for him. Vegeta plucked the chibi from Bardock's arms. Stubby legs kicked madly as Kakarot screeched in glee.
"Ure de'scabi chibi!" (Loudmouth cub!)
He sat next to his mate, dangling bare legs into the water. Bardock lifted his robes up so they wouldn't get wet.
"You look tasty." deep purr.
"Hentai."
"Rrrr...I wish it were moon..."
"Bardock-"
"I'd lick your fur, then..." a thick tail lashed out of the water.
With his free hand Vegeta clamped the hot mouth shut. "Enough! I overheard much of Inshei's proposal."
Chibi Kakarot squeaked, gumming the Ou's hand.
"How long were you standing nearby?"
"Awhile."
"You're too damn good at sneaking around, Vegeta. I should have sensed you!"
"If you weren't so distracted by my overheated Queen you would have."
Bardock flushed. "I wouldn't consider it!"
The Ou poked a finger at Kakarot, who nibbled it. "Hn, you'd better not." a snicker.
"The woman's insane."
"Ai, she plots wildly now in every direction. Plans are in place, I assure you."
"What about the coterie?"
"Loyal to me only, as always. They watch her movements as she conspires with her ragged clan."
"That's good, then. One can never have too many eyes."
"Or ears." the King purred, cuddling the chibi.
Bardock watched them. "We make beautiful cubs, Vegeta."
The chibi burbled, drooling bubbles. The Ou chuckled as globs rolled off his forearm.
"Perfectly boned, of course. I do turn out good work!" raucous laughter.
Kakarot screeched in agreement.
Bardock leaned back into the water. "I can't wait to see their first pelts under moon."
"Hn, I wanted that holo of Raditz..."
"Did I forget to tell you? He had his first jungle run a month ago.
You should have been there! Everyone wanted to groom him."
Vegeta inhaled Kakarot's hair. "I can believe it. Bring the holo, I want to see it."
"I will." the golden body stretched languidly in perfumed water.
"Now come here, Vegeta. This water is hot, and I'm hotter."
"Asshole. I'm holding the cub!"
Bardock snatched his Ou into the water, splashing everywhere. The chibi snarled at getting soaked again.
"Idiot" Vegeta blubbered, his sodden robes trailing the surface.
"Take those off!" Bardock all but stripped him standing. Kakarot squalled like a siren.
"Who can do anything with all this noise?!" Vegeta shouted as wet arms wrapped him. Kakarot growled thinly at being squashed.
Bardock gripped the Ou's wet ass, thumbing under his tail. "Niiiice..."
"You're squishing the cub, you moron!"
"Hn" Bardock looked up. "Vegeta, put the baby up there."
"Where?"
"That post pole. He's old enough to sleep there."
The king glanced up. "Well, if nothing else we can catch him." he floated upwards with the chibi. An ornate post stretched above them between stone sconces. Instinctively Kakarot wound his tail around it. Vegeta let him go, floating down again. The chibi hung possum style from the pole, dozing off to sleep. Pudgy hands and feet tucked up.
"That's so cute-"
The Ou never finished the thought as he was yanked down by the tail.
THE END
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HOUSE OF VEGETA CHRONICLES 10
"Raditz, be still. I mean it!!"
"But-"
"It's your own fault. Now enough already, I'm not spending half the day doing this!"
"Ah haaaaa!! That's messed up."
"SHUT UP, KAKAROT!"
Celipe snarled, tail lashing. "BOTH of you be quiet or I'll crack your skulls together!!"
Kakarot plopped on a corner stool, sulking. "Well, I just wanted to hear the good stuff, anyway. He promised to tell me!"
Raditz sniffed. "You ain't old enough to know. Not yet!"
Celipe punched her oldest in the head. "Sit up in this tub, I said!!"
Growling and snarling, Raditz turned in the tub. Celipe sat along the edge, scrubbing dense pelt that covered him like black velvet.
"Fool! Your father will be pissed when he gets home-"
"Yeah, you ain't even changed back yet, bro!" Kakarot taunted. "Father's gonna know you were out under moon."
Raditz was nearly obscured by thick foam as Celipe picked his pelt thoroughly with her fingers, separating it into sections. He wiped suds from his eyes, grinning slyly.
"Hey, Kakarot. You know what they say about river girls?"
Wild eyes went large. "What?"
A wink. "That they stink a mile wide and a trail long."
Celipe snorted. "That's why you're infested in the first place.
Idieze!" (Idiot!)
"They smell that good, huh?"
"Oh yeah. You'll find out your first moon run!"
The pre-teen thumped his tail against the wall. "Shit, I can't wait!
Maybe I'll find a stinky girl right away?"
"Sure, why not?"
"Moccos (morons)" Celipe hissed. "Kakarot, hand me the flea powder."
"All right."
"And the tick spray."
"Ai, mosi."
The air clouded as Raditz was practically fumigated. The saiyans coughed, catching their breath.
"Mother, are you trying to kill us all?!" Raditz gagged.
"Maybe if you held your cock I wouldn't have to spray you. Now quit whining!"
Raditz mumbled as his mother picked his back. Even in anger, the grooming instinct was strong in saiyans.
"Look at this!" she fumed, throwing things out. "Spiders! Centipedes!
You asshole..."
Kakarot laughed out loud at his brothers' predicament. Raditz glared at him. "Give it a rest, stick, or I'll crack you in half!!"
The saiyans paused, sensing another presence. Bardock had entered the house.
xxxx
"Now you're in for it." Kakarot teased.
Raditz rolled his eyes. "Grow up, kid."
"Both of you clamp it!" Celipe shouted. Seconds later they heard footsteps winding the stairwell.
"What's all the noise?" Bardock entered the bathroom, taking in the scene. Dark eyes went stormy.
"What the f- is going on here?!"
Celipe stared at their bedraggled son in the tub. "Ah, well-"
Gleaming armor shone as Bardock stomped to the tub, yanking the furred head back.
"Snnrrr...you've been on run. Explain this!!"
"AAAIIAAhhh was just-"
Another yank. "JUST WHAT?!"
Kakarot laughed again. "See, told ya. Father's gonna tear your head off!"
"You'll be next, loon. Stay out of this!!"
His youngest fell to silence. Celipe finally spoke again.
"Bardock, before you completely rip his fur-""
"I'm not listening. Answer me, Raditzsu!!" Bardock roared.
Raditz strained to talk with his head bent back. "I was on run...Humoz and Gosco introduced me to some women from an Auguqua town in west-"
"River trash?!" Bardock bellowed in disbelief, letting his head go with a snap.
Raditz rubbed his sore neck. "They were okay, we just partied a little!"
"No son of mine rolls with river trash. Celipe, get the worm pills."
"Bardock, the parasites were only in his pelt-"
"Bullshit. Who knows what else he's dragged in here? We've got chiggers in the damned carpet already!"
"I don't have worms!!" Raditz yelled indignantly.
"He had ticks and fleas, father!" Kakarot agitated, snickering. "Not to mention spiders and nightcrawlers. He told me about stinky girls!"
Bardock abruptly spun and popped him in the head. Kakarot hit the floor with a thump, clutching his aching skull.
"Why'd you hit me?" he wailed.
"Because I felt like it. Now be quiet!"
"Mother-"
Celipe lifted a fist also. "You'll get it from me next. Keep your mouth shut or leave!!"
The surly boy stayed on the floor, swearing silently.
"Hand me the worm pills, Kakarot." Celipe ordered.
"You had those in here, too?!" Raditz wailed, looking like a wet rat.
"Ai, simpleton. I know a lot about river girls." Celipe snatched the bottle from the still woozy Kakarot. Opening the bottle, she shook some into Raditz' hand.
"Now take these."
He stared at the pills, glowering. "I don't have anything to wash them down with."
"Drink the damn bath water, then." Bardock snapped.
Growling, Raditz swallowed the pills.
xxxx
After listening to an earsplitting speech for nearly half an hour,
Raditz decided to take a walk. Having Kakarot at his side didn't help much.
"Don't say anything stupid!"
"I won't. Do all river girls have bugs?"
The maned saiyan licked his lips as they walked. "Maybe they do, but it sure is worth it!"
Kakarot's eyes tinged with red. "Do you eat them when you do it?"
Raditz stared. "What did you ask me?"
"The bugs. Do you eat them when you do it with a river girl?"
A laugh. Raditz rubbed the jagged mop affectionately. "You're pretty wild for someone who hasn't done anything yet!"
"Do the guys have bugs too?"
"Yeah, I met a few. They don't get groomed much."
"Ugh. Do they stink real good like the girls?"
"Of course. Now stop asking me all these questions about river clans!"
The younger saiyan's tail lashed as they walked through their congested neighborhood. "Take me with you when you party!"
Raditz stopped a moment, holding him. Dark eyes looked over his brother carefully.
"Easy, little brother. You're only eleven."
"Can I watch, then?" the crazed eyes were even more reddish.
Raditz tilted the lean face up. Kakarot was all arms and legs, but the ingredients were in place to be a heartbreaker.
His eyes...he's too young to start. Could I have triggered him because he's a moon cub?
"Stop staring like that!"
"Don't be so touchy. Come on, let's head home. I'll take you downtown to get some lunch, but we need the helipod first."
The wild one nearly did a backflip. "Now you're talking!"
xxxx
Bardock and Celipe were talking in the kitchen when they got back.
Their eyes immediately fell on Kakarot.
"I'm taking him with me downtown." Raditz explained. "We needed the helipod."
Bardock grunted. "Kakarot, come here a moment."
The pre-teen blinked. "Hn?" he walked to the table. Both parents watched his face carefully. Bardock examined his eyes, nearly red now.
"Have you taken your calming medicine today?"
"I...might have forgotten to do it..."
Celipe pointed out of the kitchen. "Go take your medicine. Now!"
"Can't even have any fun around here" Kakarot growled, huffing out of the room. A pause until he was long gone.
"Raditz, don't get him excited. I'm concerned about his eyes."
"I noticed that too, father. But he's at least four years away from first heat! I can't understand it."
A growl. "You know he's highly reactive."
"I wondered if I might have triggered him somehow this morning?"
Celipe sipped her hot haffa. "That's exactly what's happened, boy.
You came in from run, hot and reeking. His body is reacting to something it isn't developed for yet."
"I'll be more careful around him-"
"And yourself. Bounce with fleabags again and I'll disown you."
The maned saiyan flushed red. "I ah...didn't know they'd have bugs."
Bardock laughed now. "You mean your friends never told you? Krukka!"
"They seemed clean enough. I never saw anyone scratching."
"Well you're damned lucky I sprayed you in time." Celipe sniffed. "Those girls carry all kinds of parasites...another day or two they'd be sucking your blood and bleeding your skin. I've seen enough sheared idiots in the compounds to know, and it's not a pretty sight."
Raditz swallowed, imagining himself in such a state. "I'll remember"
he mumbled.
xxxx
A more clear eyed Kakarot rode alongside Raditz in the helipod.
"I think they worry too much about me, Raditz. I'm almost grown, you know!"
His brother coughed, smiling. "Of course."
The wild one was silent a moment, glancing out the window. "Say Raditz, I was curious about something else?"
"Hn?"
"Why does mother know so much about river girls?"
"Aaahh..."
"I remember our descii (parents) used to keep flea powder and tick gel even in the winter."
"Don't even go there."
Kakarot's dark eyes were almost too large. "Hey! You don't think that was for father, do you? After all, mother is from a lake town."
"Kakarot-"
"Do you think I could get lots of smelly sex someday?"
Dark eyes looked him over. "Hn, in a few years you'll be fighting them off. Don't say I never warned you!"
Kakarot relaxed back in his seat. "That doesn't sound too bad. I like having a good time!"
Raditz laughed his head off. "Someday, Kakarot. When the time is right, we'll do our own dance!"
The bright young face tilted in curiosity. "I don't know what you mean?"
Raditz licked his lips as he drove on. "Oh you will, little brother.
You will!!"
THE END
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HOUSE OF VEGETA CHRONICLES 11
Prince Vegeta no Ouji brooded in his personal chambers, thoughts in disarray. He couldn't focus, couldn't concentrate. Off and on he couldn't eat or sleep.
Prince Vegeta was in love.
He sat in consternation at his private desk. The object of his affection confused and confounded him. He'd never been in love before.
I've had offers and favors, but this is different...personal. No one ever touched me like this before. But...why him? It's insane!
"Father will kill me when this gets out."
Krukka, he's only seventeen! Am I a lunatic? No elite can mate rabble...it's doomed from the start!
"But I still love him!" the prince keened miserably. He didn't know what to do. In frustration he pounded the desk, tail frizzing wildly.
Vegeta Ou heard the ruckus as he sought out his son in the upper chambers. Angrily he stormed to the source of the noise. Inside the room the ouji yowled like a loon, mewling and growling at nothing.
"Vegeta!!"
The prince spun, startled. "Ah...father. I didn't sense you come in!"
A snort. "Apparently not. What is all this?!"
The shorter saiyan stood regally. "These are my private rooms,
father."
"Don't give me that! The guards laugh outside while you howl like an idiot."
The proud face flushed. "I don't care about the guards. There was something I needed to resolve in my mind."
"By shrieking like a yaktaw? Talk! I want to know why you missed the staff meeting."
"Ah...that was today?"
Dark eyes narrowed on his son. "Vegeta, I grow concerned. I've noticed a change in you over the last few weeks, and others have made mention of your erratic behavior."
The prince turned, looking out a window. "I'm fine." hands trembled behind his back.
"No. I smell your season, Vegeta. Your control is strained."
"That isn't the only reason!" the ouji spun around, eyes taking on a reddish tinge.
The Ou moved at him. "Tell me." his tone was even.
"I...he...I love him!!"
"What?"
Hysterical laugh. "I love him, father!! Don't you understand? And I'm not supposed to!!"
The king placed hands on shaking shoulders. "Who, Vegeta? Anyone I've met?"
"No. Yes. Maybe!!"
Vegeta cuffed his son on the head. "Focus and concentrate. I want a sensible answer!!"
The prince dropped into a plush chair, heaving. "It all happened so suddenly, father. Three months ago I was evaluating potentials for the elite corps."
"I remember. There were several reports of unusual prospects,
especially among the lower class."
"My group contained a special recruit. He had a fire, an energy that I couldn't explain. And his eyes...were so wild."
"He was attractive." the Ou surmised, proceeding cautiously. He didn't like the glazed expression.
The ouji shook his head. "Far more than that, father. He was beautiful, in a tender way-"
"What?" the Ou dropped next to his son. "Vegeta. How old is he?!"
The ouji cringed. "Seventeen."
Vegeta cursed a blue streak. "You're in love with a child?!"
"It's not what you think! I thought him a curiosity because of his power level."
The Ou calmed a little. "He's elite, then."
"His ki spikes like one, but officially he isn't rated that way."
"Mistakes have been made in evaluations before. In any case, you can wait on him until he's older. Give me a description."
"He's built for size, but doesn't have the meat yet. Well muscled for his age. His bones...he has excellent bones, father. His cheeks are refined and high-"
"Vegeta, take a breath." the elder interrupted. "What about his tail?"
"It's so thick, like velvet."
"Coloring?"
"Blue like midnight water. His eyes-"
"Does this 'he' have a name?"
The ouji gulped. "I'd rather not say."
"Don't you trust me?"
"I know you, father. You'll find him out and cause trouble for his family!"
"Why, if you have interest? Unless you have something to hide!"
"I hide nothing! I've already said more than I should have!" the ouji bounded to his feet and started pacing.
The Ou watched in silence, gathering his thoughts. In truth, he sometimes forgot how young the prince was himself. Vegeta's sophistication and royal upbringing always made him seem older, but he endured the same raging emotions and hormones of any saiyan in early majority. The room fairly reeked of heavy scent.
"Vegeta, I want you to see Glerunn for a draught."
Heaving again. "My bones burn, father. I would run!!" snarling.
"Speak with one of the courtisans immediately!"
"I don't want a whore, or favors from a friend!!"
Vegeta grabbed his son by the scruff, the only being in existence who could do so.
"What are you doing??"
The Ou pushed his son face down over an ottoman. "Take off your upper armor."
"Why!"
"Just do it."
Grumbling, the ouji complied. The Ou turned him over again and started massaging. Rippling muscle moved along the finely planed back.
"Hn" the King eased tension and kinks. His son began to relax.
"Kami, father...everything hurts."
"I know, chibi. I've been there...and I forget sometimes that you're in early majority."
"Twenty three is no child!"
The Ou observed the bronzed back he massaged. His son was finely muscled on his frame.
"Your build is reminiscent of my father, boy."
The ouji felt more at ease now. "I remember you mentioning that."
"Ai, your height is similar to his. I realize your adult status,
Vegeta. Have I treated you otherwise?"
A flush. "My apologies. Maybe...my season is making me rash in what I say."
The king smiled gently. "No doubt. The one disadvantage to being highly bred is temperament. We tend to be wired, even for our own kind."
The ouji rolled over. "I've never been in love like this before. It's all new to me."
"Vegeta, you can have anyone you want. What is it about this child that has you so enraptured?"
Obsidian eyes sparked with fire. "His potential! He's raw, father.
But I tell you, once he grows and fills out...he'll be magnificent!"
Strong hands massaged princely shoulders. "Much like you, boy."
"Me? I'm already grown, what do you speak of?"
The Ou tilted his head, evaluating. "High breds mature the slowest,
physically."
"I don't follow you. Doesn't that apply only to children?"
"You reach adulthood before maturity. Your body is still growing."
The prince lifted a thick eyebrow. "Oh?"
"Your frame is set, and you have your full height. However, in two years you won't be able to wear that armor."
Grinning, the ouji flexed his arms. "Do tell!"
"Here" the Ou tapped muscled shoulders. "And there" lower, at the thighs. "You'll get even thicker in the upper body and legs. There's the added benefit of increased power."
"Are you saying I'll be fat?" the prince teased.
"Silly!"
Grin. "Thanks for the massage. It really helped."
"I would know this mystery saiyan, Vegeta."
"All in good time, father. But an increase in power, you said? I'm already super saiyan."
"When your body reaches its final size your true power will manifest."
The ouji laughed in jubliation, shaking his fists. "Stronger still...excellent!!"
"Well enough. Take care of your needs, Vegeta. I'll see you in three days."
The ouji carried his upper armor as he headed out. "Until then."
xxxx
Vegeta Ou stood in silence, brooding. Silent footsteps came up behind him.
"Nappa, Hurgokk. I have a charge for you."
Hurgokk glanced at where the ouji departed. "The youngling has your hot blood, Ou."
"Ai, the madness of love and rut."
Nappa sighed. "We heard his confession...the boy's mad."
"He was too vague about his mystery lover. I would know more!"
Hurgokk nodded. "I know people in the records office, Ou. It should be a simple matter to compare information with eye witnesses."
Nappa snuffed. "This must be stopped before it's started, Vegeta. The results could be catastrophic otherwise. You know why!"
Hurgokk growled. "Ai, red moon is this week."
Vegeta Ou knew the implication. "There'll be no chibis in this palace. Both of you, watch him. Let me know when he runs and who with!"
Both generals bowed slightly before going out.
xxxx
Later that evening a solitary figure crouched atop a huge stone gargoyle. Soft moonlight sculpted the perfect form. One could say the real demon was on top. Velvet dark fur shone like water against a wildly shagged mane. Red eyes glanced over the jungles below.
Clipped howls and shrieks were heard in the distance. Without preamble the figure sprung into the clear, thick tail lashing wildly as he bounded into jungle below.
Glerunn shook his head in dismay from the safety of his tower. Tinted glass absorbed the moonlight, granting him some respite. He knew many castle secrets, and this was no different.
Krukka, the generations change but the foolishness continues...the boy looks like his grandsire Gedok transformed. Who is this secret lover he runs with?
Sharp eyes peered further across the horizon now. A huge moon hung in the sky, a backdrop to the monstrous oozaru that thundered off. It was joined by another.
What?? Who??
The huge were apes screamed into the night. Glerunn couldn't determine the other, although by shape it appeared quite young.
The fool!! He runs with a child?!
The physician scratched, feeling his bones itch and burn. Dropping his drink, he ran down the hallway. Further speculation would have to wait this night.
He had some running to do.
THE END