Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Come back to me, come back to us ❯ Crime and Punishment ( Chapter 15 )

Come back to me, Come back to us
Chapter 13: Crime and Punishment
Pairings: Kakarott/Vegeta
Disclaimer: I do know own any characters from Dragonball Z. They are the property of Toei Animation, Pony Canyon, FUNimation Entertainment, and creator Akira Toriyama. I make no money from the writing of the story.
W A R N I N G: This is about male pregnancy (possibly) and male/male relationships. I am letting you know now what the relationships WILL contain. So, if you are AGAINST such pairings, please find something else more to your liking, you have been WARNED.

 

Flames will be ignored.

 

Thoughts
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oOoOoOo

 

The crowd of citizens went wild. Paper confetti and string ribbon lined the streets as the people praised their prince. Bulma had tapped into the monitors around the ceremonial shrine as well as the network satellite that was broadcasting the crowning ceremony.

 

The fight between the Saiyan prince and the traitor would go down in the history books as legendary. Nothing has ever happened with this much excitement since that tyrant Frieza destroyed old Vegetasei and really that wasn't much to celebrate.

 

The prince and his mate returned back to the palace and waited for the Counsel. This time nothing would prevent Vegeta from doing what he wanted to do for a long time.

 

The couple met up with Zarbon and Raditz along with a few other guards. Vegeta gave the order to round up the remaining elders.

 

A public counsel meeting was now in session.

 

Vegeta sat on his throne with Goku standing by his side. They had to redress themselves since their other outfits was wrecked beyond repair and the prince's tailors had a cow about that, which only made him smirk with that satisfaction. Their families sat near the aisle to Vegeta's right waiting to hear the outcome of the trail.

 

Technically, since Vegeta had not been crown king and the Counsel was under fire with allegations of treason, the final ruling on their punishment would be decided by the general public. The only thing that the prince could do was announce the judgement.

 

Shouts and screams were heard from outside as the public demanded a suitable punishment for those who had tried to hurt the prince and his mate.

 

“CUT OFF THEIR TAILS!!!”

 

“SALE THEM AS SEX SLAVES!!!”

 

“KILL `EM!!! SHOW `EM NO MERCY!!!”

 

(A/N: Other cries of punishment could not be printed due to the graphic content of their nature)

 

Prince Vegeta and his court waited patiently for the crowd to settle down. Once silence could be heard throughout the throne room the proceedings began.

 

“Fellow citizens: The charges against the Counsel are as follows…” Raditz stated. “Aiding and abetting with the intent to take over the crown of Vegetasei. Allowing a third class soldier to subject the first princess as being a prisoner on her home world without proper justification, and refusal to acknowledge the proper status of Prince Vegeta's bonded life mate.”

 

Raditz concluded as he rolled the parchment. He stood off of Vegeta's lower right.

 

The royal stood commanding the fear of the accused. It was a look that he loved. “You have only one thing to say in your defense, but I doubt very much that it will help”

 

“We've done nothing wrong. It was Cimmeron. Turlis promised him riches beyond his wildest dreams provided that he helped him gain you as a mate and that he would spare us if we went along with decisions that the head elder made,” the second elder cried.

 

“But you knew about it and did not come forth with this information,” Vegeta countered. “That only will seal your fate.”

 

The prince sat down. “Citizens of Vegetasei, the Counsel has been less than truthful with the well being our every day lives aside from the recent event concerning Turlis. Bulma could you please.”

 

The mechanical genius from Earth pulled out a capsule and threw it in the center of the room. It was a chart of financial statistics for the past ten years. The chart showed a steady increase in taxes with no extra funds going toward the aid of the third and lower classes of society.

 

When Vegeta first reviewed the data he was outraged. However, his hands were tied until some damning charges could be brought forth against the Counsel, and now it seems that justice was coming on swift wings.

 

Now, every thing hung in the balance with the outcome of what the people will decide.

 

After three hours the population came to a decision. It was all well and good considering the charges that the Counsel was up against.

 

A messenger came in with the final word. Vegeta view the contents of the small parchment and smiled. He leaned over and showed his mate. It was the same result on his visage as well.

 

The prince stood to announce the verdict.

 

“The Royal Counsel of Vegetasei, you are all here by sentence to a life time of community service. You will be stripped of any and all properties, status, and wealth. In addition to the permanent removal of your tails, you will be tagged and fitted with a ki collar. If you do not find this form of punishment within the means of justice, you will automatically be put to death.”

 

Vegeta gave the Counsel a few moments to reject the sentence but it seems that the elders wanted to live.

 

“Commander Raditz, please escort the prisoners to their new home.”

 

Without a single word, the group was lead out of the throne room, but one question still remains.

 

“Geta, what about Turlis?”

 

“I'm too tired to start his hearing. It will have to wait until the day after the coronation, which has, been postponed until tomorrow. I want to be able to punish him to the full extent of my power,” Vegeta said as his got up and left.

 

oOoOoOo

 

Later that evening

 

The prince was staring out of the window in the observation room. He gazed at the tiny sliver of the moon. The room was the same like any other room in the palace, white walls with little or no decorations. Thick royal blue carpets and blood red drapes.

 

A few portraits hung of different battle scenes throughout the history of Vegetasei. Vegeta was amazed at how much artwork had survived. Even in his study was his family portrait of his mother, father, and himself. He tried not to think of what it would have been liked if his mother had lived.

 

“Excuse me, Your Highness, but you requested my presence?”

 

Vegeta didn't turn around to know who it was. “Raditz, please have a seat.”

 

“I usually let my subjects decide when and who they should take as a mate but seeing that you have an interest in a certain non-Saiyan male I have no choice but to intervene,” the prince stated as he finally came about to look at his one time bodyguard, now friend.

 

Raditz heart began to thump loudly in his chest as if it was going to leap out at any moment. What was Vegeta planning? Was he going to send Zarbon away? Well, he hoped not because if Vegeta did, he would follow.

 

Every since he had been capture by Turlis, showed an interest in the reptile, but Raditz always felt that his feelings would never be returned because he knew how much Zarbon still pined for the young prince. Even now, Raditz noticed how Zarbon would openly stare at the royal or tried to talk to him. However, Raditz also knew that Vegeta was not going to give Zarbon the time of day seeing that he has a mate.

 

“Commander Raditz, first son of the late Bardock and bodyguard to the first princess. I hear by order you to take a mate by the next full moon. If you do not; then I will be force to send your intended away.”

 

Raditz just stood there with a blank expression on his face. Did he just hear what he thought that he heard? Would some one please pinch him. He must be dreaming.

 

Ouch!

 

No, he's awake.

 

“Uh, Vegeta. May I ask why?”

 

“Because, Raditz, I am tried of Zarbon chasing my tail when I know that in truth he likes you. Hell, he is probably in love with for all I know. He is letting his infatuation with me blind him to other suitable partners and I feel that you would make him happy with everything that he has been through.”

 

Vegeta put on his usual smirk. “You have one month before the next full moon. I suggest that you initiate the mating ritual.”

 

“But he is not Saiyan.”

 

Vegeta knew what he was really getting at. Raditz was worried about the claiming mark. He knew that it didn't take with Bulma and that was because he wasn't truly in love with her. His heart had belonged to Goku before he had even met the tall Saiyan.

 

“When was the last time that you dreamed about your bonded mate Raditz?” the short male asked.

 

Raditz hadn't really. He was too busy with trying to be the best bodyguard that he could be and slept very little. Well, not long enough to envision his life mate.

 

Vegeta didn't miss the look. Raditz haven't had a good nights sleep since Kami knows when.

 

“Starting right now Raditz you are on vacation. I don't want you to do anything except rest for the next week and a half. After that time we will continue this conversation.”

 

Vegeta turned his back on the brawny longhaired warrior letting him know that it was a closed discussion.

 

oOoOoOo

 

The Earth raised Saiyan couldn't stand still if his life depended upon it. He was standing next to his mate and soon to be king. He really wasn't listening to the newly elect head elder. The ceremony was done entirely in their native tongue but for some reason it sounded better when Vegeta talked to him in the foreign tongue.

 

Especially when they made love, Vegeta would sometimes whisper the ancient language in his ear that sent shivers down his spine. Oh, Kami! His tail was starting to ruffle just from the thought alone and he was getting hard at the sexy imagine of his prince on top of him.

 

Goku had to close his eyes and pray that the elder and Vegeta don't see his erection.

 

“Prince Vegeta, do you swear to uphold the rights and any responsibility as new king of Vegetasei. Whether through war or peace time? Make sure that your people are well taken care of?” the elder asked.

 

“Hai, I do.”

 

“And who have you chosen as your bonded life mate?” the elder asked again.

 

“Kakarott,” he said with pride.

 

“Do you Kakarott, second son of Bardock, swear to protect your mate in times of trouble? And to obey your mate's commands and decision in regard to your well being and your family's well being? ”

 

“Hai, I do.”

 

“Let no other break this bond. May you, Vegeta and Kakarott, live a long happy life and bare many children.”

 

Then he indicated for Vegeta to kneel.

 

The elder turned to the second elder and took the first of two items. “With this sword, that has lead your father into many victorious battles may it serve you well just as it served him.” The elder placed the blade over Vegeta's shoulders and sheathed it in the scabbard at his side.

 

The elder retrieved the diamond-studded crown. “By the power of the ancient Royal rulers and counsel I crown thee as new king of Vegetasei.” Topping the crown through Vegeta's flamed hair.

 

Vegeta raised and turned to face the crowd of on-lookers. He grabbed onto Goku's hand and waited for the elder to complete the ceremony.

 

“Citizens of Vegetasei: I present to you, King Vegeta and his royal consort, Kakarott”

 

The couple walked to the edge of the balcony waving to the people below. Vegeta turned and grabbed his unsuspected mate in a fierce passionate kiss. Catcalls from the crowd were mute as the two nearly made out in front of everyone. Vegeta had to let go or they were going to give a real show and that was something that he wanted to preserve for his mate only.

 

Goku stood there with a goofy look on his face not saying a word as he tried to get his breathing as well as other body parts under control.

 

Tonight was going to be a long night.

 

All of their friends and family stayed behind to congratulate them on their new status, and after tomorrow the Z gang decided to head back to Earth, seeing that everything was now calm. However, Bulma and Chi-Chi decided to stay just to make sure that their husbands stay out of trouble. Who knows what type of mischief those two could get into if they weren't properly supervised.

 

oOoOoOo

 

The cool night air filled the room. The occupants stirred ever so slightly as the breeze passed over tired limbs. The larger male lay content on his back with one arm around his treasured mate and the other hand holding the smaller male's slender fingers.

 

Vegeta lay close to Goku with his left arm draped over the wide muscle defined chest and his left leg wrapped possessively over his mates.

 

It was a little pass mid-night and both were exhausted from the day's events. Vegeta finally had publicly claimed Goku as his life mate and both were feeling a little roused that knowledge. After the banquet they came back to their room and spent the rest of the evening making love.

 

Both heavily sated were totally unaware of the commotion that was going on in the East wing of the palace.

 

Loud knocking alerted the larger male, who took note that his mate was out for the count. Goku shook his head. /He always starts off as being extremely tired/ He smiled at the thought as he eased from under his mate.

 

Goku slipped on a pair of black gi bottoms leaving his chest exposed and went to answer the door.

 

“Finally, I thought that we were gonna have to get a bull horn or something.”

 

“Raditz, what are you doing here at this hour?” Goku saw that his brother had a few palace guards with him.

 

“Kakarott, I have some bad news.” Raditz had a grave expression on his face. “You better get dressed and wake Vegeta. The new head elders are already in the conference room waiting for us,” Raditz explained.

 

However, Goku wasn't going to wake his mate without knowing the full situation.

 

“I'm not waking him without knowing the whole story. Now, tell me what's going on?”

 

Raditz looked Goku in the eyes. “Turlis just escape.”

 

oOo TBC oOo

 

A/N: Oh, no! That was something that I wasn't even expecting. Man, talk about out of the frying pan and into the fire. Well, Turlis had managed to get away, so what does this mean for our Super Saiyan couple? And something tells me the Goku knows something about Vegeta that he's not telling us. What do you think that it could be? Tell me your thoughts and any comments. Also, I would like to thank every one for their suggestions on Saiyan torture ^_~

 

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