Note from me: please keep in mind this is an Au fic, so things aren't exactly as they were in the anime/manga's.

Planet Vegeta

Usagi blinked a few times, a little disorientated after spending so much time in space. Once again, she tried to sit up, but found herself unable to do so. There was nothing holding her down, so why couldn't she move?

"Are you okay?" The man standing above her asked.

"I think so," Usagi replied quietly.

"The gravity here is much higher than on other planets, you may have a hard time getting up," he explained.

Usagi scoffed. "That's for sure."

"Do you need some help?" He offered.

"Kakarot you imbecile, don't touch her, you have no idea what her intentions are," the other man said. He walked over to her and scowled. "Who are you? And what are you doing on my planet?"

"I am Sailor Cosmos, and I just happened to land here, I think," Usagi answered honestly. "I've been drifting through space for quite some time. I came here from Earth. I promise, I have no ill intentions towards you."

"See Vegeta," Kakarot said kneeling down and helping Usagi sit up. "My name is Kakarot, but all my friends call me Goku." He smiled at her. "This guy up here is Prince Vegeta, he may act tough, but he's not all that bad once you get to know him."

"Kakarot!" Vegeta growled.

"You came here all the way from Earth? That's a 50 year travel," Goku told her.

Usagi's eyes went wide. 50 years? That meant she was now 130 years old. She looked at herself the best she could; she didn't seem to have changed.

"You've got to be lying," Vegeta accosted. "Humans can't breathe in space."

"Ah, well, I'm not human, not exactly," Usagi explained. "I'm Lunarian."

Vegeta's eyes squinted skeptically. "The Lunarian race was wiped out ages ago. How could you possibly be Lunarian?"

"Please, your grace. It has been 50 years since my last meal, or shower. If you don't mind taking me somewhere I can get those things, I will gladly explain everything," Usagi said.

"Very well," Vegeta agreed. "Kakarot, take care of her. When she is ready bring her to me." With that, he took off into the air.

"Do you think you can walk?" Goku asked her.

"I can try."

Goku helped her to her feet and walked alongside her to make sure she didn't fall. "You're one of those Sailor Scouts I've heard about, aren't you?" He inquired as they walked.

"I am," she replied. "Where is this anyway?"

"This is planet Vegeta," Goku explained. "We are the race called Saiyans."

"My mother told me about you once. A race of highly skilled warriors who live for war."

"A good fight, yes, war . . . that's going a little over board." Goku stopped now. "Can I just pick you up and fly? At this rate, we won't get there till dark."

Usagi blushed a little, it had been a long time since she felt this weak. "Sure."

Goku easily lifted her small form and took to the sky. Her eyes closed as she was hit in the face with wind. And in no time at all Goku had landed. He carried her into a small building and sat her down on a chair. "I'll go get us some grub."

Usagi sat for a moment, then began to try and move. The gravity was much heavier than she was accustomed to, but she needed to be able to move on her own. Starting first with her arms, she lifted them as high as she could and held it.

"Don't push yourself," Goku said, walking into the room with a few plates.

"I can't have you doing everything for me," Usagi said.

Goku laughed. "This is true. But you're already doing much better than most people that first come here. Most can't even sit up."

Usagi blushed. "It's hard."

"Eat, it'll help." He handed her a plate and sat down across from her.

They ate in silence, and when they were done Goku led her to a bath and allowed her to bathe. The water here was an emerald green color that threw Usagi off at first. But as she slipped into the water she immediately relaxed. Her strength was returning to her.

There was a knock on the door. "There is some armor out her for you when you are done," Goku told her.

"I hardly think meeting the king in armor is appropriate," she replied.

"This is all I could find," Goku said, his voice concerned.

"Thank you, Goku. I'll figure something out." Usagi finished her bath and stood in front of the mirror. She still looked as if she was 25. There were no wrinkles or grey hairs; nothing to indicate her age. She walked over to her clothes and pulled out her Silver Crystal. She held it close to her and willed it to turn her into Princess Serenity.

It was strange to see herself in that form again. It had been a very long time since she had worn that white dress and tiara. Taking a deep breath, she walked out of the bathroom.

Goku's jaw nearly hit the floor upon seeing the princess. "Where did you get that?"

Usagi giggled. "This is something I carry with me at all times."

"Are you ready to go see Vegeta and his father?" Goku questioned.

"I am."

Goku offered her his arms once again, explaining that the palace was a bit away. She allowed him to pick her up. As they walked out of the house, Usagi noticed how Goku seemed to hold her closer that he had before.

They arrived at the palace quickly and Goku carried her inside, only setting her down when they were in front of the throne room doors. "Wait here."

Straightening himself up he walked into the throne room, and kneeled down before the two figures there.

"Kakarot," the older man said. "What brings you here?"

"A woman fell from the sky earlier today, my lord. Prince Vegeta requested I bring her here when she was ready," Goku explained.

"She is ready? So soon? I expected her to be down for a few days," Vegeta exclaimed.

"She is, and she is already able to walk," Goku told him.

"Bring her in," the King said.

Goku stood and walked back to the door. Opening it, he looked at Usagi. "They are ready for you."

Feeling nervous, she took a deep breath and walked into the throne room, head held high.

Prince Vegeta gasped at the sight of her; she was beautiful!

Gracefully she kneeled down, her dress flowing out around her, making her look like a flower. "Your majesties, thank you so much for showing me kindness. I am Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom, I am very pleased to meet you."

"The Moon Kingdom you say?" The older man queried.

"Yes, your majesty," Usagi replied.

"I thought they were wiped out long ago," he said.

"That is true, I am the last of my kind."

"How is that so?"

Usagi sighed and recounted the story of her life; telling them of the large battle that forced her mother to send her and her scouts to Earth to be reborn. Also telling them of her last battle and her desire to start a new life.

"Well, Princess. I am King Vegeta, and this is my son, Prince Vegeta." He walked down to her and offered her a hand, helping her stand. "We are honored to have you here, and would like you to stay as long as you wish."

"Thank you, sire," Usagi said.

"Kakarot," King Vegeta called to the man standing in the corner.

"Yes, sire?" Goku asked.

He looked at Usagi. "Kakarot is our best warrior, he will see to it that you are taken care of. If you wish to learn how to fight, he will be the best teacher."

"Thank you," Usagi said.

"I would like to hold a ball in your honor," King Vegeta said. "It's not often we get royal visitors."

"Thank you." Usagi curtsied.

"And our home is your home. Please stay here in the castle. Son, show her to the guest room."

Prince Vegeta nodded wordlessly. "Kakarot, follow."

Usagi and Goku followed the Prince in silence. The Saiyan palace had a simple beauty about it. A masculine loveliness of simple designs and paintings. Strangely, Usagi found herself comfortable in the presence of these two warriors.

Vegeta stopped and opened a door. "You will stay here. I will have a tailor sent over to get your measurements for clothes and armor."

"Thank you, majesty," Usagi said.

"Please, just call me Vegeta," he replied.

Usagi smiled. "Okay."

"If you need anything else, ask Kakarot." And with that, he walked away.

"He's not very talkative, is he?" Usagi asked.

"No. But he's a good man, you just need to get to know him, Princess," Goku said.

"Please, Goku, call me Usagi. I've never been an active Princess, and I prefer to be called Usagi," she explained.

"Okay, Usagi." Goku smiled at her. "Make yourself at home. Get used to the gravity here. If you need me I will be around."

"Thank you." Usagi disappeared behind the door and collapsed on the bed. She was acting tough, but the gravity was starting to get to her.

Over the next few days Usagi did her best to get used to the gravity. She walked as far as she could, and then sat down to observe the things around her. She enjoyed walking around outside. Much to her surprise there was a beautiful garden behind the palace; a place where you could hear the wind whistle through the leaves of the trees and bushes.

Planet Vegeta was mostly a desert planet; greenery was scarcely found. As it was, many gardeners had to work hard to keep this garden as beautiful as it was. Usagi would often talk to the workers, asking questions about the different plants around her.

Her favorite thing about the garden was the large tree that resembled a Willow tree back on earth, but with delicate pink flowers growing all over it. This tree was right by the training grounds; and she often found herself sitting under it, watching the warriors train.

They were impeccable fighters. Her favorites to watch, however, were Vegeta and Goku. These two were such graceful fighters, Usagi often felt as if she was watching a dance instead of a fight. Sometimes they moved so fast she almost couldn't see them.

When they fought, excitement filled the air. She could often feel the airflow of their blows, and the ground would rumble when they hit. She constantly found herself wondering how everything wasn't rubble around them. Somehow, they managed to keep themselves to one area.

It was clear that Goku overpowered his Prince, though he frequently held back, allowing Vegeta to come out victorious more often than not. Usagi had seen him fight using his whole power when Vegeta was away, she knew what he was capable of.

This particular day, Goku was not holding back. He blocked many of Vegeta's attacks and finally sent him flying in Usagi's direction. Her eyes grew wide as his figure approached her fast, putting her hands up, and automatically transforming into Sailor Cosmos, to protect herself, she braced herself for the impact; she would never be able to move quick enough to get out of the way. The impact never came, just a strong whoosh of wind that rustled the leaves on the tree and sent her hair flying behind her.

"Sorry about that, Princess," Goku said. He had somehow managed to get in front of her and block the flying Prince from hitting her.

"How did you get over here so fast?" Usagi asked.

"Instant transmission," he explained. "I have the power to go from one place to another simply by willing it."

"That's incredible," Usagi exclaimed.

"Kakarot, let me go," Vegeta growled from Goku's arms.

"Ooops, sorry." Goku let the prince go.

"I would have stopped in time," the Prince grumbled.

"I wouldn't be so sure of that, Vegeta," Goku said. "You almost hit her."

Vegeta gave the warrior a dirty look and kneeled down in front of Usagi. "Please forgive our recklessness Princess Serenity."

"It's okay, Vegeta, really. I'm fine."

"How are you able to transform so quickly?" Goku asked her, motioning to her sailor outfit.

"I get the power from my Silver Crystal. It and I are connected, so it knows when I need the power to protect myself," Usagi told them.

"Incredible," Goku said.

"I've read about that once when I was younger; the magic crystal that only listens to the royal blood line of the Lunarian race. Its power is beyond comparison, measured only by the will of the one who wields it," Vegeta recited.

"That's correct." Usagi dropped her transformation. "Sometimes I think it knows what I need even before I do." She opened her broach and pulled out the gem. "This thing is the only reason I am still alive." She twisted the gem between her fingers, letting the sun hit it.

"It is magnificent," Goku whispered.

The approach of King Vegeta pulled all three out of their trance. "I am glad to find you all in one place."

Usagi placed the crystal back in her broach and closed it. "Hello your majesty."

"Father, what brings you to the garden?" Vegeta asked.

"I have come to let you know the preparations for the ball are complete, and it will be held this weekend," the King replied. "Princess, I take it my tailor has gotten your measurements and already given you some clothing?"

"Yes, sire," Usagi said.

"She should be getting you your ball gown soon. I would suggest trying it on and walking around in it a bit before the ball. It may weigh you down a tad," King Vegeta explained.

"Thank you for the warning." Usagi smiled at him.

"It is wonderful to see such young beauty in our midst," King Vegeta purred at her smile.

"You flatter me," Usagi blushed.

King Vegeta smiled. "If only I were younger." And with that he walked away.

As the King had predicted, the tailor presented Usagi with her gown a few days later.

"I used the lightest fabric I could," she told Usagi as she finished fastening the back. "I
know you are still adjusting to our gravity."

Usagi turned to face the girl. She was not a Saiyan, but another species Usagi knew nothing about. She was kind and very talented.

"Thank you," Usagi said. "What is your name?"

"Allana," she replied. "What do you think, Princess?"

Usagi looked at herself in the full-length mirror. The dress was magnificent. It was a crossed sweetheart style, sleeveless, empire waisted dress that went from a dark, royal purple on top to a light lavender on the bottom. The fabric was light and similar to silk. The bottom rustled out, reminding Usagi of the petals on a flower.

"I remembered Prince Vegeta telling Goku that you reminded him of a flower, so I wanted to make you look like one," Allana told her.

"It's breathtaking," Usagi told her. "And it's very light. Thank you."

Allana grinned from ear-to-ear. "It's nice getting the chance to design something elegant. These Saiyans love their armor; that's mostly what I design."

"Allana," Usagi said, running her fingers through her hair. "Do you know how to cut hair?" Her hair had grown quite a bit while she had drifted through the stars. It was heavy and she had begun to hate wearing it in her usual buns.

"I do," Allana replied.

"Can you please cut mine?"

"Sure."

Usagi got her hair cut to just below her shoulders, adding a few layers to allow her hair to curl more naturally. Instantly she felt much lighter. Shaking her hair back and forth she smiled. "Thank you so much Allana, I love it."

Allana smiled. "You're welcome."

Usagi slipped into the pair of high heels Allana had brought with the dress. "Would you mind finding Goku and sending him my way?"

"Not at all," Allana replied. "I can't wait to see Prince Vegeta's reaction when he sees you at the ball." She was giddy with excitement. "Bye." She left the room.

A few minutes later there was a knock on her door. "Usagi, it's Goku. Allana said you needed me?"

"Come in," Usagi called. She stood in front of the door so he could see her when he entered.

Goku stopped dead in this tracks when he saw her. "Woah."

"Do you like it?" Usagi asked.

Goku didn't answer, he merely nodded.

Usagi giggled.

"Sorry, Usagi," Goku apologized for gawking. "What did you need?"

"I just wanted to walk around in this dress for a little while to get used to it. I have gotten used to the gravity here for the most part; I just wanted to have someone with me while I walked, just in case," she explained. "I was hoping you were free?"

"Of course," Goku replied.

The two began walking around the vast palace. The silence was comfortable, the only sound the click-clack of Usagi's shoes.

"Can I ask you something?" Usagi finally asked, breaking the silence.

"Sure," Goku replied.

"Why are you so different from the other Saiyans?"

"What do you mean?" Goku asked.

"Well, first of all, you're the only one with two names. And you are more gentle than the others," Usagi explained.

Goku blushed a little and rubbed the back of his head. "Well," he began. "When I was a baby I was sent to Earth to conquer it, but my ship crashed and I was taken in by an old man. While in his care I struggled with him so much he accidentally dropped me on my head. This drop made me more docile. That old man named me Goku. I lived there for a few years until my real family came and got me. They brought me back here, and this is where I have been ever since."

"You lived on Earth?"

"Yes, but that was a long time ago." Goku stopped and looked at the Princess. "Do you miss it?"

"Sometimes," she admitted. "But I couldn't stay there."

"Why not?"

"Humans live very short lives," she began. "When I became Sailor Cosmos, I stopped aging. By the time I was 80 I still looked like I was 25. Even now, I haven't changed a bit since that day. I mean, my nails and my hair grow, but everything else is the same."

"And humans don't like anything they can't explain," Goku added.

"Exactly. If someone had noticed I still wasn't aging I could have become a lab rat. Eventually they would have realized I was Sailor Moon, and things would have gotten complicated."

"I understand."

They began to walk again.

"Where are all the women here?" Usagi asked.

"Female Saiyans are rare," Goku answered.

"Then how do you reproduce?"

"It's a kind of cloning process. Only the strongest warriors are allowed to duplicate. Sometimes they will combine the DNA of two warriors to get a different outcome. It's all very scientific, I don't really understand it to be honest with you." He laughed.

"Oh."

Goku looked at the blonde next to him. "There's something else you want to ask, isn't there?"

She blushed a deep red. "No, it's ok."

"Ah, you're wondering about sex?"

Usagi turned a deeper shade of red. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't be asking such things."

Goku laughed again, harder than before. "It's perfectly ok." He laughed more. "We are capable of having sex, but most warriors are more interested in fighting. Love isn't as common here as it is on Earth; it's more about loyalty and strength. There have been occasions where Saiyans will mate with other strong races, but it doesn't happen often."

"I see." She was still red and she raised her hands to cover her face.

"Don't be embarrassed Usagi. I know how humans mate, so it's understandable that you would be curious." He took her hands away from her face. "Calm down, it's ok."

She giggled like a school girl. "It's just strange talking to a man about these kinds of things."

"You can talk to me about anything," Goku said earnestly.

"When you were on Earth, did you ever?"

"No, I was still rather young when they took me away, but I learned about it. Did you?"

She blushed again. "I was married, so yes."

"Are you feeling okay in your dress?" Goku changed the subject.

"Yes."

"Let's get you back to your room then." They walked in silence back to the room.

"If you don't need anything else, I'll see you tomorrow at the ball."

Okay folks, this was kind of a filler/info/getting to know the characters, chapter. It's long, sorry. Please let me know what you think so far, and I hope you keep reading.

Gohaun