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HOV Chronicles 17: Parental Consent
"Raditzsu, let go of me."
"Never."
Saiyans throughout the castle stared as the two warriors argued, one clearly dragging the other. Reaction ranged from shouts and laughter to encouragement.
Humoz didn't appreciate the attention. "You think this is funny?"
His burly companion growled, tail fuzzing. "So who's laughing?"
"Let go of me, I said!"
"You made a fool of me!!"
Several grizzled commanders stood nearby, chatting in alcoves. They likewise stared at the disruption. Among their group was Nappa.
"What foolishness is this? They bray in the halls like oads
(cattle)."
Orbonn pointed across the hall. "I know that other one...Humoz of imperial regiment Griz."
Nappa squinted. "Well they can't carry on like that. We're in the royal castle, not a back alley!"
A female general pushed them all aside. "The silly children make their private affairs public. Enough!"
The others watched her storm towards the arguing pair. Orbonn grinned. "I'll wager on Brunna...she always had a temper."
A tall saiyan chuckled in amusement, his steel armor glinting. "Ai,
she'll clear out that mess. But a bit of entertainment is always good, eh?"
"You think everything is amusing, Xobell."
"Quiet."
xxxx
The brash commander pushed between sizeable bodies. "Idiots. Mind where you are!!"
The tall saiyans stared at her, momentarily forgetting their dispute.
"Commander?" Humoz found his voice.
Brunna glared at them both, snorting in disapproval. "You two go elsewhere with this commotion. Have you no shame, parading personal matters in such a fashion?!"
Raditz didn't flinch. "With all due respect, commander-"
Eyes like black flint glinted. "Silence. World council sessions will fill the castle this week. There's drama enough without this nonsense!"
Humoz nodded in agreement. "She's right, Raditz."
"What. You're siding with her?!"
"My training was most intensive, you wouldn't understand."
"Shiksha. This isn't about training-"
"No, it's about discipline. And I'm not interested in everyone knowing our buisness."
Raditz moved to grab again. "I'm warning you, Humoz-"
Brunna pulled a weapon from her belt. "And I'm warning YOU. Start up again and you'll both get a needle beam in the ass!!"
Humoz glowered. "Your call, Raditz."
The maned saiyan sniffed, stalking off. "Come on, then. Show's over!"
xxxx
Brunna returned to her group in triumph. "Simple enough."
Nappa laughed out loud. "It would seem so. I always liked your negotiating style."
Xobol sipped his drink. "Raditz still spends a great deal of time at the castle...odd, considering he's third class."
Nappa grunted. "Don't start that again-"
"So the rumors don't matter, eh? Everyone has eyes."
Orbonn glanced at a wall clock. "True. And mine say that we're nearly late for a meeting."
xxxx
"So where are we going this time, Raditz? Someplace private, like the central water fountain?!"
"You're a real comedian, Humoz. This way." Raditz pointed down another corridor. Ranked officers and elite milled everywhere about the castle. Servants dotted the hallways, providing food and drink.
Despite the rapid pace of their walk, Humoz and Raditz were scarcely noticed amid the bustling activity. All of which suited Raditz just fine.
Humoz stared around. "Hopefully we won't run into anyone we know."
Raditz parted a heavy curtain. "Never mind that. This is perfect right here."
Humoz followed in curiosity, glancing at a ceiling painting. "This room is?"
"A private conference area. It's sound deadened and enclosed."
Humoz stood near the entranceway. Pain reflected on his features. "Raditz...I didn't mean to keep Xenna from you."
Raditz turned away briefly. "Come closer."
Cautiously, Humoz stepped behind him. "I want you to know-"
He didn't get to finish. In a motion too swift for human eyes Raditz spun, hurling a punch like a shot. Humoz immediately went down.
Raditz stood angrily over his stunned companion.
"You're sorry...mukshi' fukkeg. Is that supposed to make everything fine? Do you have any idea how my life was turned upside down?!"
Humoz stayed down on purpose, holding his aching jaw. "Dammit,
Raditzsu. I wasn't trying to hurt you-"
"You did!!" Raditz roared. "Liar. Having our chibi in secret and going into hiding? I should break your freaking neck!!"
The young commando looked down forlornly. "I know...I didn't want to deceive you."
"But it was convenient, right?"
"You've got it all wrong-"
Raditz laughed bitterly, walking about the room. "All those conversations we had recently, the way you kept asking about Xenna.
I never figured it out. I feel like such a fool!!"
Humoz sat crosslegged on the floor, subdued. "I only wanted what was best for her, considering out situation."
"That's a weak excuse and you know it!"
Humoz growled now, anger in his tone. "You made no sacrifices,
Raditzsu. My descii (parents) cared for the chibi while I was away.
And when I could I stayed with her."
"Without ME!!" Raditz roared again, tail lashing.
"I've admitted it was wrong. But our daughter was clean, happy and healthy. Why disrupt that when her father wanted no ties?"
Raditz was crestfallen. "I wouldn't have felt that way if you'd told me."
"I was fed up with the 'in and out' nature of our relationship. You always denied it the more I pursued."
"It wasn't like that...not exactly."
"What, then? We were too close. And I got nothing but evasions."
Raditz advanced on him. "I'm not afraid of anything, Humoz. You sell me short."
Sultry eyes looked up slowly. /Really?/
The burly saiyan stood back a bit. "Get out of my head!"
Humoz stood at a short distance. "Case in point. The bond we share-"
"A light one, Humoz. You read too much into-"
"Who's the liar now? Blood speaks loudest, Raditzsu."
"I'm not listening. How can I trust you anymore, much less admit a connection?"
Humoz loosed his tail, waving it. "You can trust me with anything.
And we have the best connection now, a daughter."
Raditz fell silent. Humoz approached him.
"I don't expect you to forgive me for lying, but can't you at least try to see things from my viewpoint?"
Raditz growled, waving him off. "Not so easy. Xenna was over seven months old when you left her at the palace steps. Seven months! I would have helped-"
"Like hell. We were on the outs again, and you disappeared offplanet.
Was I supposed to chase you down? I have pride, too!"
Raditz dropped into a chair. "Bullshit. This isn't about pride,
Humoz. You were too much of a coward to tell me."
Hurt flashed across handsome features. "Maybe. But I'd never deliberately cause you pain. Can't you understand that?"
Raditz couldn't meet his eyes. "I don't know where this leaves us."
Humoz pulled a chair alongside. "You tell me. I still...feel the same way."
"Humoz..."
The young commando edged closer to his companion. "We have a beautiful daughter between us. That's no accident."
Raditz guarded his answer. "How would I know?"
He never knew what hit him. Seconds later he lay on his back, staring up in blinding pain.
Bastard...
"Now we're even." Humoz sat over him, eyes dark with rage.
"You..." Raditz winced as his head throbbed. His arms were pinned to the floor.
"Not forgiving me is one thing, but calling Xenna a mistake is going too far!"
"I never said that" Raditz found his voice hoarse. "Let me up, Humoz!"
"Get up if you can."
"Fuck off!" Raditz tried to force his way free, but had no leverage.
Humoz tightened his grip. A nasty smile curved full lips.
"I rather like you on your back, Raditzsu. Perhaps I can convince you again."
"Kredda'se dugga. Huerta ne guefukk!!"
Humoz looked him over. Masses of hair entangled them both. "I've been thinking about you again ever since the gamma attacks. Remember our little party in the woods?"
Raditz snarled, showing perfect teeth. "Don't expect me to get hot about it. Thank Frieza!!"
Humoz licked his lips hotly. "Maybe I will. Later..."
xxxx
Vegeta Ou chatted with several ambassadors in the antechambers. A messenger relayed a strange piece of information.
"What occurs in the western privacy chambers, page?"
The young saiyan flushed, his orange armor shining. "There are reports of wildly fluctuating ki punctuated by loud voices.
Presumably an argument, o king."
The Ou thought that over. "Something being settled, I suppose."
Dark eyes stared in confusion. "Settled, majesty?"
"Ai, Dasakk. Go, monitor the situation. I would know if it escalates."
"At once, Ou." the page was gone like a shot into busy corridors. An ambassador watched in curiosity.
"Vegeta what means this? Surely not a security breach?!" a heavyset saiyan in silver robes pondered, pulling his beard.
The King waved him off. "Hardly, Judd. Merely a family matter."
"Resolved, I hope. Council sessions are everywhere this week, and any disruption could be perceived as an attack."
Vegeta Ou stared at nothing. "I am aware of that. Now if the esteemed council will follow me this way?"
A stocky female spoke next, her hair full of jewels. Dark eyes flashed alertly. "You change the subject, Ou. I surmise you know of the disruption?"
The king nodded knowingly. "Assuredly, Tange. Now everyone come,
there is a fine meal prepared for us in the lounge."
The ambassadors nodded, following their king through bustling hallways. Vegeta gave no clue to his distraction as he strode in front regally.
/Settle your love, Raditzsu. For Xenna's sake./
xxxx
Humoz purred in appreciation at well scented male flesh. A sable tail fuzzed, waving lazily about.
"You look good enough to eat. Yedatta!"
"Get off of me, Humoz. I won't say it again!!"
The handsome commando leaned forward, his heavy shock of hair falling over deep eyes. "You disappoint me, Raditz. Have you no other word?"
"Nothing that you want to hear." a sniff.
Humoz noticed, waving his tail wildly. "That armor needs to come off."
Raditz felt his resolve weaken as saiyan senses betrayed his anger.
He lunged in desperation, but Humoz held him fast. Musky perfume filled the air.
"I know what you're doing!"
A purr. Humoz nipped along a corded neck. "Good. Now stop being angry at me. We should be a family."
"I have a family." Raditz growled, closing his eyes against rising pleasure.
"Two." Humoz persisted, freeing one hand to remove his chestplate.
Raditz stared at a well sculpted midsection, glistening with fragrance.
"Damn you..."
"Like it?" Humoz purred even louder now, misting the air. Scent hung heavily on both saiyans.
"Go to hell." Raditz murmured under a smouldering kiss.
xxxx
The ouji entered the lounge presently, stately in deep blue and silver armor with iridescent gloves.
"I see our guests partake of a fine dinner."
The king nodded approvingly at his son. "Join us, prince. There's much to banter about ere talk turns back to war."
Vegeta no ouji seated himself as the councilmembers stood briefly.
The king lifted his goblet.
"I propose a toast."
"And that would be, father?"
The Ou was smug. "To hot hips and sweet lips."
Judd nearly toppled with laughter. "A strange toast! Methinks we need a full moon."
Tange grinned. "How about a few howling stories?"
Kooun clapped his full belly. "Agreed! It would be a refreshing change from stale conference talk."
Vegeta Ou smiled, his eyes dark with mischief. "I suppose...but remember, no names."
The prince glanced at a distant wall, flashing a toothy smirk. "Oh, I can think of two names about now. The castle is very busy!!"
xxxx
Two golden forms groaned on the floor, writhing in mounting pleasure.
Humoz still pinned Raditz, although his grip loosed enough to allow an embrace. Tails danced in unison, coiling and wrapping.
Raditz inhaled his off again, on again lover. Sharp teeth nipped an ear as he buried his nose against silky skin. Humoz moaned, grinding his hips in with powerful thrusts. Thin fabric barely concealed growing erections. Strong hands clutched musky flesh, ripping fabric and exposing skin.
"Something...to tell you..." Humoz panted, eyes wild. Raditz pulled him back into another kiss.
/Later!/
/No. Now!!/
Raditz gasped, assaulted by mental images. Humoz offworld, a newborn Xenna in his arms. Joy, fear. Apprehension and pride.
/Humoz!/
/You have to see this./
Further back in time, their last real time together. Hot and sweet. A fierce coupling in a darkened storage bay.
/We were aboard the Splyser.../
/Hai, Raditzsu. Time enough, eh?/
Raditz opened his eyes briefly in shock. "You...that was when-"
Another smothering kiss. "Yes. Xenna."
Still more images and emotions, overwhelming in their intensity.
Raditz saw Humoz with his parents, discussing Xenna. Humoz offworld again, on various missions while Xenna was tended to by his elders.
A flash of indescribable sensation, love and lust. Humoz sitting in a park, miserable and brooding. Depression, self loathing.
/But why?/
/Because I couldn't bring myself to tell you, even though I loved you./
Raditz rolled Humoz to his side. Wild hair tumbled everywhere in a tangle over dark features.
"You love me?"
A soft purr. "Feskade. My other half."
"Krukka." Raditz sighed, holding his companion close. Deft fingers stroked the handsome face. Humoz closed his eyes in contentment.
Moved beyond speech, Raditz gently kissed thick eyelashes.
"Neytii, beautiful one. How can I stay angry? There's no point."
Humoz opened sultry eyes slowly. "And, Raditzsu? Can you admit it now?"
One wild head lay against another. "You already know, Humoz.
I've...loved you for a long time."
A hot tongue teased his ear. "Right now." Humoz growled, scratching the base of Raditz' tail. "I can't wait any longer!"
The burly saiyan bucked up, shrieking in pleasure. "Kstada!!"
So engrossed were the lovers they failed to sense another presence in the room.
"What a pretty picture." the familiar voice was smug.
In shock and anger, the pair rolled to a sitting position. Heaving,
they stared at Kakarot. The young saiyan stood in the doorframe, arms folded.
"Well, go on. Don't stop on my account!"
"Fool." Humoz hissed, attempting to arrange himself in some semblance of order.
Raditz growled, smoothing his wild hair. "Don't you ever knock, loon?
We don't wish to be disturbed."
Kakarot sniffed, looking at their tattered clothing. "Seems like you've already started. Besides, this is a fairly public area. You're lucky someone else didn't walk in."
Humoz snorted. "How long have you been here?"
A toothy grin. "Long enough. I suspected things would heat up eventually."
"Did you now?"
Kakarot waved his tail. "Sure. But it might be prudent to find a more private place, don't you think?"
Humoz pulled Raditz to his feet. "Hurry up!"
"Damn straight." Raditz replied, grabbing his companion.
Kakarot coughed.
"Keep your mouth shut about this." Raditz warned, bristling his tail.
A mocking laugh. Dark eyes stared down.
"What the hell are you looking at?!"
Kakarot snickered. "You two better go, you're about to make a mess."
Humoz dragged a snarling Raditz out. "Freak!"
xxxx
A sated pair of saiyans curled together, enjoying mutual warmth.
Their clothing was destroyed by wild lovemaking.
Humoz nipped Raditz on the ear. "Hn, good thing we found this spare room nearby."
Raditz purred contentedly. "True. My stupid brother was right for once. I would've made a hell of a mess on that marble floor."
Humoz grinned. "I must be too sexy."
"Ai, and more."
They were silent momentarily, knotting tails in affection. Dark eyes blinked lazily at their cozy surroundings. The small storage room was stocked with furs and skins, perfect for bedding. Humoz and Raditz made themselves a cocoon, lost in their own world. A metal brace at the door kept nosy intruders at bay.
Humoz rubbed a golden thigh against his lover. "So tell me...how's Xenna?"
"Plump, loud and happy. She's with the naa'ti (nursekeepers)."
Humoz rolled over, closing his eyes. "I want to see her!"
Raditz kissed him. "Of course. But later...I've got plans for you right now."
Humoz opened an eye. "Plans?"
"Ai. This!!" Raditz dived under the covers, clamping sharp teeth over a thick length.
"Hartii!" Humoz screeched in delight at painful pleasure.
xxxx
Kakarot strutted through the castle isles, amazed at the volume of activity. Saiyans of rank and class were everywhere, either going to or coming from council sessions. Servants skittered about, tending to everyone's needs. Two female officers stood off in a darkened corner,
giving him the eye.
"Ho, oujian. Stressful workout, eh?" the taller of the two spoke first.
Kakarot grinned darkly, scratching at his armband. "You would be the first to notice, Ursenn. Do you accompany a commander here?"
The female saiyan laughed, shaking her long mane. "Supposedly, but we seem to be separated in all this chaos."
The other woman continued to stare at Kakarot, taking in his torn bodysuit.
"Black suits you, ouijan." she stated simply.
"And you are?"
The woman shrugged. "Isizz, of the Roon Regiment. We were stationed on the asteroid belt during the gamma attacks."
Kakarot stared in surprise. "You were at the inital point of attack?"
"Ai, but things were dull at my outpost. I'm here with Ursenn.
Reports and all."
"Oh, I see. Well don't be too disappointed. With all the delegates here, I'm sure there'll be a fight or two."
Isizz looked him over again. "I certainly hope so. One should always stay...fit, with war looming."
Ursenn elbowed her friend. "Enough, Isizz...or our prince will fry you."
Kakarot gave his most wicked smile. "Only if I'd leave anything to burn."
Isizz edged up hungrily, waving her tail. "Is that an offer, oujian Kakarot? I think-"
"I think you need to sit in some ice." Ursenn was short. "Krukka,
woman. You must love controversy!"
"Stay out of it, Isizz. My interest is elsewhere." dark eyes roamed low.
Kakarot noted a few other stares in their direction. "Hn. It seems that noses are everywhere. Ladies, I'll take my leave."
"Surely we'll have a drink later." Ursenn looked about also. "At a quieter location."
Kakarot bowed slightly. "Stay about the castle. We'll cross paths again." he strutted off with typical saiyan abruptness.
Isizz licked her lips at his retreating form. "Or a party."
"Is that all you think about, Isizz?"
"Give it a rest, Ursenn. I saw you sniffing!"
The taller saiyan spared a small smile. "Ai, I'd give it a go round.
But dying isn't in my current plan."
Isizz jerked her thumb, indicating they move. "Come on, let's go get that drink before our meeting starts."
xxxx
Rumbling purrs filled the small darkened storage room. Humoz stretched against Raditz, snug and warm. They were sandwiched in blankets and pelt.
"Hn, this makes good bedding."
A lazy yawn. "What, Humoz?"
"All this." fingers tangled through a massive mop of hair. "It stinks, and makes a fine mat."
"Cretin." Raditz nibbled Humoz on the neck, pausing. Sharp teeth rested against smooth skin.
Humoz sensed his intent. "Go on." he whispered, closing his eyes.
Raditz tucked his head aside. "Not yet, Humoz-"
"Why not!" dark eyes held betrayal.
"I...be patient with me. This is fast, even by my standards."
Humoz sat up in the dim light, angry. He still glistened from lovemaking. "What difference does it make. We share love, and a cub.
What more is there?!"
Raditz sighed, laying back in their nest. "I don't know. The war,
maybe? None of us knows if we'll return or not."
Humoz turned slowly on him, understanding. "You want to wait?"
"Hai. Don't be angry with me."
Fine features softened as Humoz nuzzled in. "All right. We seem to be apologizing too much, anyway."
More suckling kisses. A pause.
"Raditz..."
"Ha?"
"What the hell do we do about clothes? All our stuff's ripped to shreds."
"Krukka." Raditz stared at the hopeless pile nearby. "I'll have to send out a call."
"Not Kakarot!"
"Who else? Father's not around, and our prince would never let me hear the end of it. And I sure as hell can't call the Ou!"
Humoz' eyes narrowed suspiciously. "Why would you consider calling the Ou?"
"Nothing! Forget it."
Humoz plopped down again. "For now."
xxxx
Kakarot was taking a shower when a sharp ping went off in his skull.
/Kakarot, I need your help./
The dark saiyan blinked, clearing water from his eyes. /Raditz?/
/Ai. Bring me some clothes. And something for Humoz./
A snicker. /I don't know his size./
A pause. /Asshole! We can't walk around the castle butt naked./
Kakarot snorted, drying himself with a towel. /Tear it up, huh?/
/None of your buisness./
Kakarot grinned to himself. /I'd say keep your pants on, but it's too late for that./
/KAKAROT-/
/Cool it. Where are you, anyway?/
/Four levels down, in the western privacy chambers./
/Give me about fifteen minutes or so. I was taking a shower./
/Fine./
Kakarot stepped from the shower stall. "It's always something around here!"
xxxx
The anxious pair waited in silence. Soon, a single form silouetted against the doorframe.
"Why the hell are you sitting in the dark?"
Raditz hit a dimmer switch. "In case some clown tried to break in. We weren't exactly quiet."
Kakarot strode in with clothing. Dark eyes rimmed with red as he grinned.
Raditz knew that look from long ago. "Don't even say it."
The younger saiyan purred softly, tail frizzing. "I wasn't. Nice!"
Humoz stared. "What the hell's wrong with him? Give us the clothes!!"
"Here." Kakarot tossed some gear, hitting Humoz in the face. The commando rose to his feet, ready to fight.
Raditz stepped between them. "Back off-"
Kakarot looked past his brother's shoulder at Humoz. "Ai, considering you're butt naked. Not that I wouldn't mind wrestling-"
"You're about to get popped, Kakarot." Humoz warned him.
The wild one shrugged. "Go for it...everyone's entitled to the first shot. But make it a good one!"
"You-"
"That's enough." Raditz pushed them apart. "Besides, we have a trip to make."
Humoz growled, pulling on some pants. "Trip?"
"Our daughter, in case you've forgotten."
Dark eyes lit with delight. "Yeah."
Kakarot watched the two of them dress. "Xenna's with the naa'ti. They have so many chibis this week half of them were transported to the south sector of the castle."
Humoz nearly forgot his anger. "Why so many?"
"The delegates are all here this week. I hear they've got nearly three thousand of the little snappers."
Raditz gawked as he pulled on a chestplate. "Three thousand! Krukka,
how do we find Xenna in that chaos?!"
"She's with the first group. They're still in the eastern sector."
Raditz thought a moment. "What about your cubs?"
"Vegeta picked them up two hours ago. He didn't want them transported."
Humoz stretched his boots. "Our ouji keeps his own in sight. A good policy to have."
Raditz smoothed his tail before wrapping it. "Thanks for the duds,
little brother."
The wild one smiled before leaving. "Anytime. Besides, it was nice seeing you two roll around."
Humoz watched him go. "Krukka, what a loon."
xxxx
An hour later Raditz and Humoz made their way to the eastern sector of the castle. Humoz shook his head in amazement.
"Damn. The castle's as big as a city."
"True." Raditz nodded as they weaved through crowded corridors. "It's divided up like one, too. The Ou himself could get lost for a year if he so chooses."
"Incredible."
"This way." Raditz pointed at a massive corridor with vaulted ceilings and polished stone doors. Signs reading NAA'TI EAST CENTRAL were everywhere.
"This is the place."
xxxx
Indescribable racket assaulted their ears inside. Multiple playrooms,
too many to mention were filled with chibis. Rolling and tumbling forms were everywhere. Some cubs had started walking. Piercing screams and squalls filled the air. Flying toys were dodged by the naa'ti as the older chibis tossed everything in sight. The younger chibis bit soft toys and cushions designed to strengthen needle teeth. Still more fought and head butted each other.
Humoz covered his ears. "It's a madhouse. How can they stand it?!"
Raditz duplicated the gesture. "They get paid in gold. Look,
someone's coming our way!"
A massively built saiyan stumbled their way through a sea of screaming babies. They clung to his robes as he pressed through,
shredding them at the bottom.
"Pundazz, ho!" Raditz bellowed.
The huge saiyan grinned. "Ah, young yandu (duke). I take it you've come for a little one or two, eh?"
"Ai. Is Xenna up and about?"
"I'll have to check my charts." thick brows pinched as Pundazz glanced at Humoz.
"I know you...one of the imperials?"
"Humoz, sir. Xenna's my chibi."
Pundazz slapped himself on the head. "Krukka. I thought you looked familiar! Your father and I fought in the Zogg wars. How does he fare?"
Humoz grinned. "Fine. When we have time you can visit and tell old war stories. But for now I want to see my daughter."
"Hold on a minute." Pundazz stepped over chibis as he clambered to a desk, checking his clipboard.
"Xeita, Xejou, ah...Xenna. Yes, she was asleep an hour ago. But I believe she's been fed. I'll call Oslko and have him get her."
The parents waited with excitement as once again the huge saiyan disappeared down a corridor, with waves of squalling chibis rolling about.
Humoz stared, numb at the sight. /A thousand Friezas can't compare to this madness./
Raditz smirked. /Can't talk, huh?/
/What's the point? I don't feel like screaming over this racket./
Their silent exchange stopped moments later when a younger naa'ti emerged with a certain, bright eyed chibi.
"Xenna!!" Humoz was overjoyed.
Shiny eyes looked his way. Xenna wore an orange silk jumpsuit, with white booties. A large, blooming ribbon in brighter orange wrapped her ponytail up top.
Raditz beamed. Xenna grinned before exploding into high pitched screeches.
The naa'ti, a young woman named Tasi, shook her head. "Krukka! This one's got lungs on her!"
"Hai!!" Humoz grabbed his daughter and cuddled. Raditz leaned into his family.
"Let's go."
xxxx
The Ou was smug. "So, the roundabout is over."
Kakarot could barely stop grinning himself. "Ai, saba...when I found them they were tearing it up. You should have seen it!"
"Unecessary, loon. Now finish your drink."
Kakarot leaned back into a plush chair, gulping. "The Lynk wine's especially fragrant this year."
"We had a good crop of stoids at the royal farms. Now tell me more about the reconciliation."
"Not without us."
The Ou and Kakarot turned. Bardock and the ouji entered from a side curtain into the private chambers.
Kakarot brightened. "Come join us. There's news!!"
The ouji seated himself alongside, pouring himself some wine. "Really? Do tell!"
Bardock smirked. "When there's a tale to tell, Kakarot says it well"
he reached for a bowl of worm eyes.
"Raditz and Humoz are together. It happened today!"
The ouji nearly giggled. "Ah, that must have been the disruption the servants blathered about. Any juicy details?"
"You'd better believe it. They were in a public access corridor. When I caught up with them, they were ready to make a mess!"
"Not on my marble floors. The carpets I don't care about." the Ou sniffed.
Bardock laughed. "I'm surprised it took this long. They were hot for each other's bones from the beginning."
The prince pounded his fists on the polished table, hysterical. "This family is never boring! I'd pay a lump of gold to see those two rolling."
Kakarot leaned back, filling his goblet again. "Later they went to pick up Xenna."
The Ou nodded in approval. "Ah...soon arrangements will be made.
Good!"
Bardock smiled back. "You now approve of Humoz, I take it?"
"There was never anything wrong with the boy. And Xenna is well boned, all things considered."
"It pleases me also, Vegeta. I've longed for Raditz to have a family.
Now he does."
"So get off his back now, father." Kakarot pointed out.
"Quiet, loon. Pass me the wine."
The ouji laughed. "Krukka, this is a momentous occassion. We'll arrange a personal party later."
The Ou raised his drink. "To family..."
Glasses klinked in unison. "Family!!"
xxxx
Humoz and Raditz spent the rest of their own celebration in a hotel suite downtown. Wearing plush robes, they stretched out on a huge round bed. The couple watched movies on a large screen. Xenna rolled and played, climbing over her parents and batting rubber balls about.
A fat little tail patted their midsections.
"Good flick."
"Yeah..."
A kiss. "Humoz?"
"Hn..."
"This is the life."
Humoz smiled at his happy daughter, eyes sparkling. "I couldn't agree more."
THE END
A/U
HOV CHRONICLES 18
Bardock enjoyed the benefits of being Regent to the throne. Having free run and command of the castle meant overruling virtually everyone. Everyone except the king, of course.
The naa'ti (nursekeepers) fell into the first catagory. After suffering through a particularly trying war council, Bardock felt a sudden desire to see his chikki (grandbabies). And see them he would.
Strutting about the castle halls, he entered the royal nursery unannounced. Elite chibis were everywhere, playing and rolling about.
Naa'ti watched and tended them as needed. One approached the dark saiyan. It was Nayok, an elder. Deep eyes glinted over cheeks hardened with age.
"Ah, Regent Bardock. I see you pay us a visit?"
Bardock looked about at clusters of squalling cubs. "Hai...where are my chikki?"
Nayok chuckled. "They're all here...if you can find them! We've had quite a few parents come through today."
Bardock nodded, sniffing. Isolating individuals in large groups was tedious at best. Conflicting scents often cancelled each other out.
Nayok waited patiently as Bardock turned, catching every nuance of fragrance from each chibi.
"Would you prefer if we turned some over on the pallets? They do play in clumps!"
"Hn" Bardock moved slowly around, forcing himself to concentrate.
Small heads bobbed and weaved in waves. Screams and shrieks filled the air. Cubs clambered over each other in piles, flopping and squealing.
The commander sighed in exasperation. "No wonder the naa'ti are so skilled. I'd never have the patience-"
Earsplitting screeches interrupted his thoughts. In stunned amazement the two adults turned. Another naa'ti grinned, plucking up three chibis from the chaos.
"I believe these ones are yours, Regent Bardock."
Bardock grinned as three bright faces chirped madly in his direction. "Hn, little hairballs. Come go with me now."
Nayok chuckled again. "Sometimes it's best to let the chibis reveal themselves. Well done, Tegokk."
The younger naa'ti smirked. "It's hard to miss cubs that scream in your ear. A lusty group you have here, commander." he dropped the babies into Bardock's arms.
Bardock clutched his chikki. "Ai, my line runs hot."
"Shall we inform the Ou of your progress?"
Bardock thought a moment. "No...that won't be necessary."
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Bardock retreated to the royal chambers after enjoying a hot bath. He powdered his squeaky clean chikki before dressing them in pajamas.
Needle teeth nibbled his fingers.
"Ready for bed, sesei (darlings)?"
More happy squalls. Bardock laid them onto the huge bed before flopping down himself.
A lazy yawn. "This is the life."
He stretched full length across the furred bed. A purple satin robe hugged every golden curve. Powerful arms gathered the chibis close.
"Hn, you should be sleepy. I might have to tell a story."
Xenna chirped, crawling up and promptly sitting on his head.
Laughing, Bardock rolled her off.
"Crazy cub. How can I talk if you smother me, hn?"
Nuru squashed against his midsection, burbling. Tezar squeezed in behind Bardock's broad back. A thick tail coiled the chibi protectively, clamping him in place.
"Much better." the dark saiyan purred, scooping Xenna next to her cousin.
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They slept in a pile soon afterwards, dim candleglow lending quiet intimacy to the royal chambers.
Bardock rumbled in sleep, content to the core. His rest was blissful and happy...
Until Nuru shrieked in his ear.
Bardock sprung to a sitting position, eyes unfocused, unaware. He began to glow.
The chibis fell silent, watching him curiously. Shiny eyes stared.
The room suffused in golden glare, casting wild shadows. Bardock blinked, looking about the chambers in confusion. He shook his head clear.
"Krukka, a baby loon."
The chibis huddled close, clucking excitedly. Bardock noted the weird yellow haze in the room.
"What have I done?!" he whispered, seeing his reflection on a wall mirror.
"At last." a familiar voice commented calmly.
Bardock abruptly stood, spinning around. "Vegeta!!"
The ouji nodded, reviewing him critically. Deep eyes shone as he approached. "Hai...I told saba the truth would out."
Aqua eyes regarded him. "How long have you been here?"
Vegeta reached up, touching Bardock's cheek. "A short while. The naa'ti told me you had the chibis, so I came up."
Bardock appeared nervous. "Say nothing of this, Vegeta."
The ouji tilted his head, still observing. "Remarkable, father...you look so like Kakarot."
Bardock nodded solemnly. "Now you know."
The ouji held a golden tail. "I knew before."
Bardock powered down. "But...how? Your saba and I-"
"You forget, I was raised royal. And that means total access to the blood archives."
"Krukka." Bardock plopped down on the bed. "And all this time your saba and I thought to keep the secret."
Vegeta sat next to him. The chibis clustered, purring for attention.
Vegeta kissed each in turn before resuming.
"You mean being super saiyan, or the rest of it?"
"Vegeta..."
A sigh. "Very well, I won't say it. For now."
Bardock clasped his hand. "You'll make a fine king one day, cub."
Small smile. "Hn...you would say so."
"I mean it. But how could you have been so certain? Only your saba and Celipe knew."
"Instincts, father. Saba gave me the dna code, but I knew the active super saiyan gene had to come from somewhere. The progeny of such a union would have the highest probability of being super saiyan. It was a simple enough deduction to make."
"Because of...breeding." Bardock was thinking.
"Ai, you know this. Father is not super saiyan, though he has a latent ability."
Bardock registered surprise. "You know that, as well?!"
Dark eyes glimmered in memory. "When I was sixteen, I learned the hard way. I challenged him in anger."
"Foolish."
"Very. I attacked in super saiyan mode, thinking victory was assured."
A thick brow lifted. "And?"
"I ran head on into his null field. It counteracted my power aura and I lost strength."
Bardock thought a moment. "I can guess the rest."
"Ai. Shock didn't describe my feeling. I had no idea he could do that prior."
"His gene is recessive and the power reversed. I also found out when we first...got together."
The ouji leered. "I'd like much to hear that story, father. It sounds extremely interesting."
Bardock ruffled the huge flame of hair. "Freaky fool."
"Who got who first?"
Bardock laughed loudly. "One day in a bar I'll tell you. But not now."
The ouji grinned, cuddling the babies. "Perhaps Kakarot and Raditz would like to join us."
Bardock relaxed, falling back across the bed again. "Ai, well enough.
But for now I want to sleep!"
Vegeta plopped the chibis over him. "So be it. I've a meeting to attend." he turned and headed out.
Bardock glanced up. "Vegeta. I regret not telling you this."
The ouji paused at a curtain partition. "I fully understand, father.
Royalty throughout history is burdened with secrets. And I...have the pride of heritage on both sides." he glided out, smiling.
Bardock smiled also, before nestling the small ones in sleep once more.
THE END
HOUSE OF VEGETA CHRONICLES 19
Prince Vegeta no Ouji, Arch Regent and royal heir to Vegetaseii,
cuddled contentedly with his mate. His mate, a full blood brother and possibly the most powerful super saiyan in existence, yawned sleepily. A deep purr rumbled as he nosed his love.
One dark eye opened blearily. /Kakarot, are you awake?/
A nip on an ear. "Nope. Sound asleep."
"Hn" Vegeta stretched beneath him. "I love these quiet moments."
Kakarot rolled to his side, looking over at a plush pallet. Nuru and Tezar snored in a pile of soft blankets. Wisps of wild hair poked above their covers.
Vegeta shifted a bit, tangling satin sheets. "I thought they'd never go to sleep."
Kakarot flopped down. "Ai, they sense a general agitation in everyone."
"Cubs are ever sensitive to adult moods. We'll have to guard against that."
Dark eyes sparkled. "I haven't forgotten our conversation, Vegeta."
The ouji edged to a sitting postion against the marble bedpost. "What are you talking about?"
Sloopy grin. Kakarot nuzzled some before answering. "Don't you remember?" he nodded at the pallet.
Vegeta blinked a moment, staring at the chibis. "What. You mean?"
A kiss. "That's right. More cubs!"
A snarl. "Fool. Get out of my face!"
Kakarot grabbed his mate, tugging him under satin. The watery material rippled over their muscled forms.
"We shouldn't wait until after the war. I think-"
Vegeta punched him full in the face. Kakarot howled, holding his nose.
"Krukka. Why'd you do that?!"
The ouji shook his hand from pain. "You've got a hard head. And a libido that would put a borq bull to shame!!"
Kakarot felt his nose. "So my timing's a little off. What difference does it make?"
"Idiot. Extend our family under the current circumstances? I think not."
Kakarot leered. "So you have thought about this."
Vegeta snorted. "Hardly. You're the one who keeps obssessing."
A red tongue licked a curvy neck. "Hn...maybe. Just think, Nuru and Tezar will have a sister to play with!"
The ouji shoved him off again. "Or more. In any case, I'm not interested. Go to sleep!"
A tight erection pressed. "I'm too damn horny to sleep."
"Then go lay in ice. I was perfectly warm until you woke me up."
"Sorry, Vegeta. It just seemed like a good time-"
"We had an agreement, remember?"
"Ai" snarling, Kakarot flopped on his back, sullen. He stared at the ceiling.
Vegeta chuckled. "No need to pout, Kakarot."
Dark eyes shone with meaning. "You can look at them and not think about more?"
The ouji faltered. "Maybe sometimes. But that isn't the point."
"There isn't any point, Vegeta."
"True!!" suddenly angry, the prince dived under cover.
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But he changed his mind later. The chamber was filled with burbling,
clucking chibis. Nuru and Tezar started walking by the time their sisters arrived. Happy screeches filled the air...
Meanwhile the beaming parents watched their brood. Bardock grinned,
standing near a doorway.
"The Ou will want to see this!"
"Ai, father." a proud Ouji smiled. "Call him...they miss their gedare."
"I don't doubt that." the dark saiyan reached for a side door.
Kakarot moved too late. "No wait, DON'T OPEN THAT-"
Too late.
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In vain they ran, scattering in every direction. A huge rumbling sound. Tremors, then an avalanche of chibis tumbled out. Small bodies rolled free by the hundreds, filling the room and squashing the adults. Vegeta couldn't see or breathe. His world went dark under piles of little ones...
"Vegeta!!"
"Ha hnfph?!"
Soft clicking sounds hit his ears. Fuzz tickled his nose.
The ouji tried to breathe, but found his mouth stuffed...by a small foot.
/?!/
Tezar lay across him upside down. Fat little legs sprawled across his chest. Kakarot cradled Nuru alongside. The bright eyed chibi chirped excitedly at his saba.
In confusion, Vegeta pulled the plump foot from his mouth. "Pafth.
Kakarot, what in??"
His mate laughed. "You fell asleep. The chibis woke up and started squalling, so I brought them here."
Vegeta stared as Tezar made a cozy nest of his crotch. Red satin puddled around the sleepy chibi.
"Lunacy. How long have I been out?"
Kakarot shrugged, pushing a blue black shock from his eyes. "Nearly two hours. I kind of dozed off myself, but the chibis were restless."
"Hn" the ouji patted Tezar's head before repeating the gesture with Nuru. Happy little throats purred quietly.
"Dreaming about anything in particular?" dark eyes were mischevious.
"Don't look at me like that, Kakarot."
Another nuzzle. "It wouldn't have anything to do with chibis, hmm?"
The ouji paused. "Nothing that makes any sense. A perfectly absurd dream."
"Care to talk about it?"
Vegeta made a face. "Whatever for? It was hardly disturbing. Fairly silly, in fact."
Kakarot rolled on his back, smug. "It's on your mind, whether you admit it or not."
"Only because you bring it up in the first place."
"So you say, Vegeta. I'm not inclined to believe that." he plopped Nuru over Tezar. Both chibis snarled thinly at being crowded.
Vegeta's face softened in a manner only reserved for his family. He inhaled the babies as they clambered over him, nosing soft skin.
Kakarot observed in silence.
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It sat in the chambers for hours, completely unexplained. The royal family stood in a circle, staring at the huge object.
The Ou tapped a giant round form. "What a ridiculous circumstance.
This thing appeared out of nowhere, you say?"
Kakarot scratched his head. "Ai, saba. Could someone have transported it here?"
Raditz shook his head. "Sedarse. That's a damned egg!!"
Bardock walked around it. "I agree. But there's no creature large enough to lay this. At least not on Vegetaseii!"
"Bizarre." the ouji tapped it once, twice...
Kakarot held his arm back. "Wait, Vegeta. You hear that?!"
Dark eyes went wide. "It's cracking open-"
The Ou moved off. "Get back! We don't know-"
Bardock headed for the door. "Summon the guards!!"
There wasn't time for anything else. With a loud explosion chibis flew everywhere from the egg, airborne. Squealing babies plopped down like rain, covering everyone and smothering them...
"Kakarot!!"
"Hah?" sleepy.
"Stop babbling about eggs. Wake up!"
Kakarot opened an eye, only to catch a glop of drool from Nuru. He rubbed his face, sitting up.
"I don't believe this..."
Vegeta laughed. "Ha! It seems as though your problem is worse than mine."
Kakarot sniffed, rolling Nuru into his lap. "Really. And I suppose chibis stuffed in a closet makes sense?"
"It's a hell of a lot better than some stupid assed egg. Not very original, Kakarot."
"So sue me."
Nuru and Tezar growled loudly. Vegeta tucked them under the blankets.
"It's time for everyone to get real sleep here."
Kakarot closed eyes with sooty long lashes. "Hn...it's hard to rest with an unresolved problem."
The ouji kissed their babies. "There's no problem and nothing to resolve. We agreed to talk after the war."
"I was hoping for an amendment."
"Why? Should we survive, what difference will a few weeks make?"
"We WILL survive, Vegeta. That being said, the war could last for months."
The ouji rolled over, turning his back. "Enough already. We're going in circles."
"Whatever." Kakarot turned away also, irritated. The babies rumbled in sleep between them.
Both adults fell to angry silence, coiling tails in affection. It was a perfect night of pillow talk.
THE END