New chapter for all you wonderful people! Thanks again to all those who have faved/followed the story and those who have reviewed. Just to let you all know I've posted a side story that takes place between chapters 15 and 17, not necessary to read but I think it's pretty cute. Enough of me babbling go read the chapter!
Gohan looked over at his brother and Trunks, "You know Trunks I wore a uniform just like that when I was on Namick and Krillin wore one just like yours Goten, only his had waist guards." The three boys walked behind their parents on their way to the royal mansion. "You look pretty cool yourself Gohan." Goten bounced around. Gohan laughed, "Ya, it reminds me of the ones Bulma made for us during the Cell games, only these are a little fancier." Goten looked surprised, "really Gohan." Gohan nodded. "I really like these outfits," Trunks announced running his hand over the royal crest on his armour.
"Well it's nice enough for you boys," Videl turned around and came to walk beside Gohan, "it's a little different for us women." as she walked beside Gohan Videl straightened out her pink skirt. "These dresses aren't exactly the most comfortable." The boys could only laugh. "Hey speak for yourself Videl," Kaida said as she turned around to face her twins intended. "I have no issues with the dresses, hell I can even fight in these. You must not wear anything like this on your planet." Videl shook her head, "No, not really we mostly just wear pants or short skirts or shorts." Geta turned around and looked at Videl confused, "I understand wearing pants but why would you want to dress like a third class?"
"What do you mean?" Videl asked. "Only the lower classes show off their skin like that. Any female of the higher classes would rather be killed than dress like that and show off their skin." Videl turned to Kaida, "So you've never worn shorts?" Kaida shook her head, "Never, it's very disgraceful to show off any skin...I mean, beyond some cleavage, your face of course, and your arms but not your shoulders." Videl looked confused, "So you can show off your cleavage but not your shoulders?" She would have liked to ask more questions but they had arrived at the royal mansion.
The Saiyan that greeted them was wearing black pants but had nothing under his armor. Gohan figured that this Saiyan was from a lower class, maybe second or third he wasn't sure how to tell the difference yet. Have to ask about that later. They were shown to a large ball room were others were talking, eating and dancing. Gohan noticed that all the men seemed to be wearing the black spandex suits under the same armor. The only difference he could see was the emblems that some had on the left side of their armor. The women, however, were far more colourful than their male counterparts. As he looked around Gohan swore he could see almost every colour possible...except two. One was the deep shade of blue that Bulma and Kaida were wearing, the other was red. Not one dress was red, You would think red would be a popular colour for dresses here just like on earth...wait didn't Kaida say something about only royalty being allowed to wear red. It's really kinda weird not seeing red; you wouldn't think to miss something as simple as a colour. Oh well just go with it and enjoy the party.
Goku was having the time of his life. His father had introduced him to the other generals and other high ranking Saiyans shortly after they arrived and he was fully enjoying their company. Unlike with his friends on earth they did not make him feel stupid or inferior, rather here he was their superior, in more ways than one; he had a higher ranking than anyone here besides the royals and he had been in just as many, if not more, battles than some of the others and not to mention he had a much higher power level than any of the other Saiyans.
"Enjoying yourself Kakarot?" Turning around he saw Vegeta offering him a wine glass. "Yes...Sire," he said taking the offered glass with a slight bow. It was still a little odd for him to be bowing to Vegeta but he figured he would get use to it eventually. "You know Kakarot you should enlighten the generals here about how you defeated Frieza." The other generals looked at him in disbelief. "You are the one who killed Frieza?" asked General Spach. "He did Spach, but I will let Kakarot tell you how. I have others that require my presence." The other generals laughed, "Very true my prince. I am sure that Salat will be extremely happy to see you again," he gestured to Vegeta's right hand, "especially seeing as you are not mated." Goku looked at Vegeta confused when the prince said nothing to correct the other Saiyan. Instead he smirked at them and walked away to meet with a extremely beautiful Saiyan woman. "So Kakarot tell us how you killed that bitch Frieza." Glad for the respect the other generals were showing him Goku gladly told them the tale, yet he found himself changing the end. Rather than tell these warriors that he had allowed Frieza to live he told them that he killed the evil tyrant. Yes he thought as the other generals praised his tactics and talked about their battles. Yes, he was defiantly enjoying being a Saiyan.
Bulma was not having fun, not at all. She was standing with Chi-Chi and Videl near the far wall watching everyone else enjoying themselves. Geta had taken Gohan off with him to introduce him to his 'friends', if that's what you called them, when they had arrived hours ago and they both had yet to return. Kaida had tried to do the same with Videl and her friends but the earth woman didn't have much in common with the Saiyans and had left to find the other two earthlings. It seemed the longer they were here the more their men were becoming Saiyans. Even Trunks and Goten had wondered off and Bulma saw that they were now playing with other boys around their age. What was really bothering her was Vegeta. He had been off talking to what had to be one of the most gorgeous women she had ever seen for hours now. Who the hell does she think she is and what the Fuck is he doing talking to her and ignoring me for so long. Oh yes she was going to give him a piece of her mind later tonight.
Now it seemed that they had given up talking with the others and had taken up dancing. After being introduced to his twin's friends Gohan had dragged her onto the dance floor, or maybe it had been the other way around she wasn't sure. Somewhere along the line even Goku had joined them on the dance floor. "Goku certainly seems to be enjoying himself out there." Chi-Chi nodded, "He's not the only one." Bulma looked over to where Chi-Chi was pointing, "What the Fuck?!" There he was dancing with that woman. He hasn't even talked to me since we got here and despite having to learn how to dance for two and a half fucking days he never once danced with me and now he's off dancing with that...that...bitch. "Who the fuck is she?"
"Who the fuck is who?" Kaida asked coming up to see what the other women were up to. Bulma turned to look at the other woman, "That...woman Vegeta is dancing with." Kaida looked over to where the prince was dancing. "Oh her." Bulma glared at the younger woman, "Yes her. Who the hell is she?" Kaida squirmed a little, refusing to look at the prince's mate, "That's Salat...Geta's mother." Bulma stared at her wide eyed then looked back to the couple pointing at the woman, "That is Geta's mother?" Kaida nodded, "Well the good news is that now that Salat has gotten DehDeh to dance, it will be easier to get him to dance again. If you'll excuse me I have a dance to claim." Curtsying Kaida left the three earth women where they were standing. It did not take her long to pry Vegeta away from Salat and get him back on the dance floor.
As the rest of the evening progressed Bulma was grateful to Geta and Kaida, somehow they had managed to keep Salat away from Vegeta for the rest of the evening, though he still stayed away from her. Oh she was still pissed at him and was going to let him have it when they got back to their room later tonight, he had a lot of nerve to do that to her and in front of all these Saiyans to boot. Finally hours later Vegeta came to get her, "Let's go Woman it's time we returned." Vegeta took her hand and guided her to the front door where Goku stood waiting with the others. Bulma thought that it was probably better to wait until they were alone before she ripped him a new one. The walk back was quiet, everyone enjoying the cool night. When they returned Vegeta saw her to their room, "It's going to be a long day tomorrow. There are many rituals that we must participate in throughout the day. There is also the Goddess' celebration in the temple just before sunset. Go to bed and get some rest I'll come and get you in the morning." Unbelieving she watched her mate walk out of their room and gently closed the door behind him.