Note from me: Sorry if this chapter seems a little rushed. I'll admit, I'm kinda having a hard time filling the amount of time Usagi needs to be on this planet, lol. Bear with me. And for those of you looking for action, I'm afraid you won't find much in this story. It's a love story, and I don't write fight scenes very well.

The secret revealed

Vegeta yelled and punched the large boulder in front of him. "Dammit."

Nappa walked up behind him. "What's wrong, Vegeta?"

"Kakarot has been gone a whole month now," Vegeta growled, shooting another boulder with an energy ball.

"What's wrong with that? He's been gone much longer on missions?" Nappa pointed out.

"Princess Serenity is with him," Vegeta barked.

"Oh." Nappa rubbed the back of his head. "Why don't you just tell her how you feel?"

"It's not that easy," Vegeta said. "She doesn't want to be with me. I scared her the last time I saw her."

"You should try courting her," King Vegeta's voice came from behind.

Vegeta turned to face his father. "Court her?"

"Yes, son. Do nice things with her. Treat her to dinner, take walks through the garden, talk to her," the King offered.

"I don't talk," Vegeta grumbled.

"You will if you wish to win her heart," his father said. "When they come back, you will apologize to her for your actions, and then ask her to join you for dinner. Try to be kind and understand if she is reserved."

"I don't know how to talk to her," Vegeta admitted. "My mind gets all foggy and I can't stand it."

"You are a Prince, I suggest you learn how to act like one," King Vegeta rumbled. "Learn how to use your words." He turned and walked away.

Vegeta yelled once more.

Usagi and Goku lay on the grass after making love. Goku lay on top of her, his head on her chest. Usagi's fingers ran through his hair.

"We need to go home," Goku said quietly.

"I know," Usagi replied.

"We've been gone for a month." He sounded like he was trying to convince himself more than her that they needed to leave.

"I know," Usagi said with a smile.

"But this has been amazing," Goku purred.

"It has been wonderful," she agreed.

Goku rolled off the woman beneath him and leaned on his elbow, looking down at her. "We need to keep this secret from Vegeta."

"Can you really do that?" Usagi questioned. "He is your prince, and your best friend. I know you have the utmost respect for him, and your loyalty is firm."

"Which is why I can't tell him." Goku sighed and flopped down on his back. "If he knew, it would kill him."

Usagi sat up and began running her fingers through her hair. "If that's what you want to do, then I'll support you. Just promise me, we will still spend time together."

"You couldn't stop me." He sat up and looked at his lover. "I love you."

She smiled. "I love you too."

A few days later Goku and Usagi arrived back on Planet Vegeta. They walked into the palace on their way to let the Prince know they were home when Vegeta appeared out of a room, his eyes grew wide.

"Kakarot, where have you been?" He demanded.

"Vacation," Goku replied calmly.

"For a month?" Vegeta hollered.

"Calm down Vegeta," Usagi chimed in. "We're here now."

"Princess Serenity," Vegeta said in a softer tone. He dropped to his knees. "Please forgive me for my actions before you left. I feared you wouldn't return."

Goku's eyes went wide. Vegeta was apologizing, on his knees? Usagi shot a questioning look at Goku to which he shrugged a reply.

"You are forgiven," Usagi said. "Please get up."

Vegeta stood. "Princess, if you would join me for dinner tonight, I would greatly appreciate it."

Too stunned to speak, Usagi simply nodded.

"Thank you," Vegeta said with a slight bow. He turned to Goku and his face became harsh. "Kakarot, come with me, we need to speak." He turned and walked away.

Usagi and Goku exchanged concerned looks as Goku followed his friend.

"Where have you been?" Vegeta asked his friends once they had entered an empty room.

"Relax, Vegeta. We went to Kametic," Goku replied.

"What did you do there?" Vegeta questioned.

"What's with the interrogation?" Goku countered. "I'm your most trusted, and loyal friend."

Vegeta scrutinized the Saiyan in front of him. Goku had always been there for him. "Is there something going on between you two?"

"No."

"Then why is her scent all over you?" Vegeta spat.

"We just spend a whole month training together, it's bound to happen," Goku half-lied. "Vegeta, she has almost mastered instant transmission!"

"She has?"

"Yes, she is an amazing warrior. I want to pit her against Raditz if that's ok with you."

Vegeta thought for a moment. "Do it."

Usagi met Vegeta later that night for dinner. She was dressed in a semi-casual green dress, with black high heels. Vegeta, much to her surprise, was dressed in a suit.

"You dress up nice," Usagi said.

Vegeta simply nodded. "Come with me."

He surprised her once again by taking her out of the palace and into the nearby city. Usagi hadn't been to the city much, most everything she needed was already at the palace, and Goku's house was on the outskirts, close to the palace.

Their first stop was a restaurant; Vegeta had reserved the whole place so it was just the two of them. Romantic music filled the air and wine was on the table.

"I did some research on Japanese cuisine," Vegeta said. "I hope you like it."

Dinner was a large variety of foods Usagi hadn't eaten in ages.

"Vegeta, this is wonderful," she said sipping wine. "Thank you."

"I'm glad you enjoyed it." Vegeta stood and offered Usagi a hand. "Shall we?"

Curious, Usagi took his hand and walked with him out of the restaurant. Placing her hand in his arm, they strolled down the street in silence.

The city was quite beautiful when she took the time to really look at it. "You know, I had always figured all Saiyans were fighters, but I am finding that there are so many different kinds of Saiyans here," Usagi finally broke the silence.

"Not all Saiyans are cut out to be warriors," Vegeta said. "We have some very skilled artists and chefs here. Like the humans, Saiyans have different interests and skills, we just happen to have a large amount that are skilled fighters."

"Goku told me you used to take over and sell planets, what changed?" Usagi asked.

"The demand for planets dropped," Vegeta explained. "We still do it when contracted, but we have been forced to act as body guards and muscle more recently." He stopped in front of another building. "Would you like to visit the museum?"

"Sure."

They wandered the museum for a few hours then headed back to the palace.

"This whole night has been uncharacteristic of you," Usagi said as thy walked through the halls of the palace to her room. "What happened?"

Vegeta thought for a moment. "Your absence affected me more than I realized it would. I was told I needed to change in order to win your heart. I can't promise that I will stay this way, but I will try to be better."

Usagi smiled. They stopped in front of her door. "Good night Vegeta."

"Good night Serenity." He bowed and walked away.

The next 50 years seemed to pass like a blink of an eye for Usagi. She was now one of the best warriors on the planet, and often went out on missions with Goku and/or Vegeta. The three were so powerful when together they had been coined the tri-force of destruction.

Goku and Usagi were still deeply in love, and had managed to keep their relationship a secret. Vegeta, in the meantime, still tried to win her over. He had learned to become less harsh when he was with her most of the time; and while they had grown closer, Usagi's heart still belonged to Goku.

The loud thunder of the waterfall was refreshing. Usagi had been thinking so much in the past few weeks, and the loud sound made it hard to think. She sighed and lay down on the damp rock and closed her eyes. Things were going to get interesting in the next couple months.

The feel of lips touching hers broke her out of her meditation.

"What are you doing?" Goku asked.

"Thinking," Usagi replied. "Goku, we need to talk."

Goku's face scrunched in concern. "Is everything ok?"

"Let's go down, away from the waterfall." She stood and floated down to the quieter grassy area.

"Usagi, are you ok?" Goku placed his hands on her shoulders when they landed.

"I have something to tell you." She looked at the ground then back up at the man she loved. "Goku," she paused and took a deep breath. "I'm pregnant."

A huge smile spread across the Saiyans face. "Really?"

Usagi nodded.

"That's great!" He kissed her happily.

Goku's happiness was contagious, and Usagi smiled. "I'm glad you're happy about it."

Goku studied the look on her face. "But?"

"What about Vegeta?" She asked. "We've been hiding us for 50 years. If he was going to take it hard when we first started, he's going to be crushed now. He's been trying so hard to make me love him." She placed a hand on her stomach. "And this isn't going to stay hidden for long."

"You're right," Goku agreed. "We need to tell him."

"But, how?"

"I don't know, I'll think of something," he said, "But in the meantime." He kissed her again, with more passion this time, and the two made love once more.

"Princess," King Vegeta said a few days later. "Would you have time, in about an hour, to take a stroll with me?"

"Of course," Usagi replied. She enjoyed talking with the King of this planet. Unlike his son, King Vegeta was very talkative. He was very knowledgeable and kind. There were times Usagi even thought of him as a father figure of sorts.

An hour later they were walking through the gardens. Usagi was wearing her Serenity dress, as she often did when out with the king, she found it more proper than regular armor.

"A beautiful day today," King Vegeta said.

"I agree," Usagi said with a smile.

King Vegeta offered her am arm and Usagi took it. "You seem to be enjoying our planet."

"I am," Usagi admitted. "More than I thought I would, to be honest." She giggled.

"You have been here 63 years now," he pointed out.

"Has it truly been that long?"

The King chuckled. "It has. And my son has grown very fond of you in that time."

"I know." This was true, Usagi did know. Vegeta had never said how he felt about her, per say, but he showed it.

"You have been spending more time with him lately, haven't you?"

"Yes, sire."

"But you have been spending more time with Kakarot."

"Yes, your majesty."

"Do you harbor feelings for my son."

"I care deeply for Prince Vegeta, but no, I do not love him."

"Do you have feelings for Kakarot?" The King stopped now.

"Goku is a dear friend of mine."

King Vegeta dropped her arm and turned to look at her. "Do you think me a fool?"

"Of course not, your highness," Usagi replied quickly.

"My son may be blinded by his love for you, but I am not." His voice turned harsher now. He took a step toward the woman, causing her to back away. "I have cared for you as if you were my own blood, and you repay me with lies?"

Usagi was speechless, and as King Vegeta continued to move toward her she proceeded to step back until finally she hit the trunk of a tree.

"I know there is something going on between you and Kakarot. You are constantly covered in his stench, as he is often covered in yours."

Usagi flinched, she often forgot about the Saiyan's acute sense of smell. "Please, sire, let me . . ."

"Silence!" He nearly shouted. "You two disappear often, and I see the way you look at each other. And if I'm not forsaken. . ." He leaned in toward her and took a deep breath near her neck. "You are with child."

Usagi's eyes went wide in surprise.

"I thought so."

Before Usagi could even speak, a fist had been buried in her stomach. She gasped.

"I will not have you bear any children that do not belong to my son," King Vegeta growled in her ear. "I suggest you learn to love him." He then stood, removed his hand from her stomach, and strode away.

Usagi collapsed to the ground, grasping her stomach. She had been completely relaxed when he'd hit her, she had taken the full force. Had he hit her any harder, she feared his hand might have gone through her.

A sharp pain shot through her, and darkness over took her.

That's all for this chapter. What happens now? Stay tuned for the next chapter to find out!

Gohaun