Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Eternal Triangle ❯ Chapter One ( Chapter 1 )

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Chapter One

 

 

The ship landed on the outskirts of the capital city of Vegetasie; the air was thick and heavy due to the combination of the planets gravity and the immense amount of space ship coming and going. I stepped from the landing ramp, half expecting to be crushed under the immense pressure even though I had spent the last six months conditioning my body; I was relieved when I managed to remain upright without landing on my face. The City was larger than any of the cities back on earth and it bustled with the noise of its various inhabitants going about their business. The streets were littered with soldiers of various classes, their uniforms varied in colour and design informing those who did not already know them of their rank.

 

I found it strange that a civilisation so advanced as the Saiyan's claimed; were so caught up in class systems, something that earth; which was often thought of as a back water planet had abolished centuries ago after the mars, earth wars.

 

As I walked along the streets towards the inn where the queen's letter had instructed me to wait for my escort, I took in the many shops and market places noting how many of the vendors were of other alien species, I supposed that it was due to the fact that Saiyan's are inherently warriors. I stopped outside of a small clothing boutique noting its many refined women's garments which were displayed in the windows.

 

So much so like the clothes that were worn by the richest of earths people and although I had come from a wealthy family, my father having been the founder of the Capsule Corporation, I was never adorned with the luxuries of such attire.

 

The dresses were stylish yet simple in their design; many had low necklines and were held together by ornate clasps, no doubt to show its owner's physique to its best advantage. As the light shone upon the material it seemed to become translucent, I found myself blushing at the thought of wearing such a dress, so daring, so risky.

 

I quickly moved on not wanting to dwell on that which I could never afford, I tried my best not to stop and gaze upon the many other boutiques which included those selling shoes, perfumes and undergarments; after all why look at things I cannot buy.

 

It took me little over twenty minutes to reach the destination from where I was to wait for my escort; it was a large elegant looking inn, spreading out over three floors; I guessed the upstairs were used for sleeping quarters and other such things.

 

Inside the inn it was vast and spread across the whole of the ground level as one big open space. There was a large service bar within the middle of the room which was surrounded by solid wooden benches and stools, many being occupied by extremely large and intimidating Saiyan soldiers.

 

Looking around I spotted an empty table in the corner of the room and carrying my meagre belongings I made my way towards it and out of the way of the bulking men who began to leer at me. Pulling my cloak further around myself in order to ward off their stares I took my seat and began what was to be a very long wait for my escort to arrive.

 

As I sat and watched the comings and goings around me from under the protection of my cloak I noticed one particular Saiyan who was a giant of a man, his stature must have been at least seven and a half feet if not more and he was as solid as his head was bald. His features told me that he was in the prime of his years and although he spoke about nothing of importance; his voice held the air of command. Looking closer at him I noticed he was wearing a navy blue battle suit adorned with white and silver armour which meant he was an elite soldier, maybe even a high ranking officer, however he was not acting as such in my own small opinion.

 

Draped across him was a young woman, human in appearance except for the purple and silver hair and pale blue skin and horns. The large man laughed at something she whispered into his ear; looking in my direction once, he picked the woman up and flung her across his shoulder and proceeded up the stairs no doubt to one of the many rooms where they could be alone.

 

I sat for what seemed like forever awaiting my escort to the palace, I had even purchased a small meal which consisted of bread and meat for the waiting took so long. Twice I enquired from the tender of the bar if anyone had been in enquiring about Bulma Briefs the new science teacher at the palace however all I received was a toothy grin and a shake of his head.

 

As the night drew in, I began to think that I had been forgotten; I gathered my belongings and adjusted my cloak ready to take my leave and make my own way to the palace, however a deep voice halted me in my actions. Looking up I came face to face with the hulking Saiyan whom I had watched earlier.

 

“Is your name Bulma Briefs” his voice bellowed.

 

“Yes” I replied a little shaken by his mere presence; he did not formally introduce himself, but rather grunted that his name was Nappa.

 

“That all the belongings you have” he questioned; pointing to my small bag which I now held close to my chest.

 

“Yes” was my reply; gasping as he snatched it from me and stuffed it beneath his armour then very unceremoniously hoisted me into his arms and proceeded to the exit. Within mere seconds we were air borne, flying high above the city and heading in the direction of the palace. Although I voiced my protests at being treated in such a manner, I went unheard as the Saiyan Nappa just ignored me totally as if I did not exist.

 

I had never flown in such a manner before and found myself enjoying the thrill of it, even though I was loosing the feeling in both my hands and feet, due to the high altitude and speed at which we were going.

 

As we flew high in the sky, I allowed myself to contemplate on what it would be like living at the palace, filled with such a strange race of people, so violent and passionate not at all like the people from earth, well not for a few centuries now as earth had become a planet which resided in peace and they had never been very passionate about anything.

 

The journey took less than an hour, and during this time I took in the layout of the land; beyond the main capital sat the large and eerie palace of Vegetasie. It was adorned with high turrets and battlements giving it a medieval appearance, as did the large mores and forests which surrounded it spreading for miles. The heavy night mists which grew around the palace made it look like something you would expect to find in a horror movie I almost found myself trying to look for the resident spectre or monster; was this truly going to be my new home?

 

We touched down on the main steps of the palace entrance and entered through the large carved doors which were gilded in large spikes. Passing the two guards who stared at me suspiciously by breath was taken away by its grandeur for it was truly magnificent. Nappa without saying a word motioned for me to follow him; walking through the large square hall with high stone carved doors all around towards the one at the far left where I was ushered into an elegant room.

 

The room was small and quite cosy; a circular table sat with a high backed arm chair on either side and behind sat the largest stone fire I had ever seen stretching across one entire wall. Upon one of the chairs sat the most beautiful lady I had ever seen she had hair long and black which was held by silver clasps, her face was soft and tanned; her eyes black as midnight. She wore a long dress, black in colour with a silver trim.

 

Upon entering the room the lady gestured with her hand for me to take the empty chair opposite her, smiling at her I turned and retrieved my belongings from Nappa, who had bowed deeply to the woman upon entering, and made my way to the seat as she had commanded.

 

I removed my cloak and watched as the woman's eyes began to roam over my person, yet it was not done in a way to make me feel uncomfortable so I did not mind. I placed my cloak across the back of the chair and sat down and waited for the woman to address me.

 

“I am queen Cyan miss Briefs” the woman's soft voice spoke, with no air of superiority.

 

“It is a pleasure to meet you queen Cyan, and please call me Bulma” I replied, I hated being called Miss Briefs it reminded me too much of where I had come from.

 

“Well then Bulma; you must call me Cyan” the woman replied smiling a genuine smile at me.

 

“Thank you I would like that very much” I replied, happy that she did not want to be addressed so formally.

 

“Please warm yourself in the fires heat, I dare say you are almost numb with the cold after flying here with Nappa, I know he would not have thought to ensure that you were kept warm, he can be such an arse at times” she laughed.

 

I laughed at her analogy of Nappa as I warmed myself within the fires embrace, Cyan called for one of the servants to take my belongings to my room and return with hot refreshments, which I was only to happy to receive as I had only eaten my small meal at the inn and was feeling rather hungry.

 

While I ate my meal of meats and fruits I enquired of Cyan when I would meet her daughter princess Chi Chi, and was surprised when she expressed that she was not in fact her child at all; she was a cousin who's parents had both died in the battle against the tyrant changeling Freeza two years past; and as a result Chi Chi had become a ward of the queen and the present king.

 

After finishing my meal Cyan called for the servant again to escort me to my chambers which were to be in the royal wing next to Chi Chi's, as she felt that I was not to be seen as a servant, and not only did she want me to teach Chi Chi but she also wanted me to be a companion for the young lady as there were no ladies in court with the same interests as her and so she hardly interacted with them.

 

I thanked Cyan for her hospitality, and expressed my gratitude in being hired as Chi Chi's teacher also telling her I would be most pleased to be a companion for the young lady. I then bid her goodnight and followed the young servant woman to my chambers; taking in the beauty of the palace as I made my way. Along the halls of the royal wing I noted all of the large pictures which adorned the many halls; most were of battles in which the Saiyan's were victorious over their enemies, the rest were portraits of the various royalty, I noted how the kings all held a similar appearance; I paused at one picture at the end of the hall next to that of the current queen, it read `King Vegeta VI', who I assumed must be the queens mate.

 

He was a handsome man to be sure, his face was angular with a widows' peek atop of his high forehead, his black hair stood tall like a living flame and although he was not as tall and muscular looking as the previous kings he held an air of dominance and power which the others did not. What struck me the most about him though was his eyes, so cold and unemotional and as black as onyx.

 

I continued to follow the servant whose name was May, to my chambers within the confines of the royal wing, and was surprised that there were no guards present; I enquired to what I would deem as this lack of protocol for wasn't it the proper function of the guards to protect the royal family. However she stated with a little too much complacency for my liking that the royal family were of the highest warrior blood and that they were extremely capable and efficient of taking care of anyone who would dare attempt to cause harm to their person or invade their privacy unwarranted.

 

May came to a stop outside of one of the large doors, she pulled out a small card and swiped it through the lock before entering; once inside she turned and gave me the card informing me that it acted like a key so I could lock the door if I wished although she assured me that I would be safe with it unlocked; she then left me to settle into my new dwelling.

 

The room was magnificent, it was nothing like I had expected, having been hired as a science teacher I thought I would have taken up residence in the servants quarters, it was most gracious of the queen and I would endeavour to express my sincerest gratitude when I next was her. The walls were a deep blue in colour with several tapestries of various hunting scenes; a large closet stood near a grand open fire place which was burning brightly and there was a large bed which could fit at least five people in it or at least two maybe three average Saiyan's; it was adorned with a deep red quilt which lay folded over what appeared to be sheets made of some kind of satin, however they were warm to the touch. In the far corner next to what I assume to be the bathing facilities were two huge glass doors surrounded by heavy blue drapes, overlooking a small garden. I made my way to the small table and chair where my belonging were situated and began to unpack; taking my clothing which consisted of two suits one grey the other black I hung them in the closet, I then stripped out of my travel clothes which consisted of blue trousers and matching tunic and placed them with my suits; they looked so lost in the vastness of the closet.

 

I placed the rest of my belongings which consisted of undergarment into the small compartments smiling as they actually filled the small space and pulled on my nightgown and proceeded to retire for the evening; the days events having caught up with me and leaving me totally exhausted.

 

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I awoke the next morning to a bright and fresh new day; I rose from my comfortable bed and made my way towards the balcony and pulled back the heavy drapes and opening the doors stepped out into the warm autumn morning; I breathed in the fresh morning air the strong scent of the exotic flowers from the garden below caught my senses; so strong and potent nothing like what there is on earth.

 

I was interrupted by a knock upon my door; May the servant from the night before entered with a tray laid out with fruits and breads, setting it down she turned and left without saying a word, I have the feeling she does not think kindly towards me; maybe because I am being treated so differently from the others who are employed at the palace or maybe it is just me personally though I do not know why.

 

I re-entered my chamber and sat at the small table where May had sat the tray and perused my breakfast, everything looked delicious and as I tasted it my taste buds felt like they were coming alive for the very first time.

 

Just as I was finishing my delicious meal another knock came upon my door; a young Saiyan woman no older than myself stepped in smiling brightly, she was of a slight frame similar to my own, however she was slightly more muscular; her hair was long down to her waist and jet black in colour, and her eyes were a soft brown which was unusual for a Saiyan; She greeted me good morning and introduced herself to me as my new student Chi Chi.

 

We talked for about an hour during which time she told me about her parents. Her mother had been a cousin of the current queen and her father was originally from earth, where he had been a great king. They had fell in love and he had given up everything to be with her and so had set up home on Vegetasie in the farthest reaches of the northern territory within the mountains where they lived a relatively peaceful life until Freeza. They had both fought in the great battle that followed and died alongside the last king and so she had been taken in as a ward by Cyan. For the last two years this twenty year old woman had been educated in the ways of the court, yet had always held an interest in the sciences, hence this was the reason I had been employed.

 

Leaving me to get washed and dressed; Chi Chi made her way to her own chambers to prepare herself for her first day of scientific study. Stripping of my nightgown I made my way to the bathroom and began to shower; enjoying the feel of the hot spray as it cleansed and soothed my body off all morning stiffness. Wrapping myself within a large towel and using a smaller one to wrap around my hair I moved to the sink and began to cleanse my teeth with the cleaning solution that had been provided, it felt strange not using my toothbrush; the liquid fizzed around my mouth and I could feel it cleansing every inch of it.

 

Having got my hair as dry as I could with the towel I brushed it out straight and pinned it into a simple bun. I then hung up the towel which I had used to wrap around by body and went to my closet in order to dress. I chose my simple white lace bra with matching panties; once I had placed them upon my person I pulled on a plain white shirt and opted for my grey suit which consisted of a skirt and jacket. The last thing I did was place upon my feet my flat pumps which were the only shoes I possessed.

 

As I made my way out of my room I was met by Chi Chi who had taken it upon herself to wait for me by my door. She greeted me and bade me follow her to the lab which had been specially commissioned for our use. We walked along the west wing of the palace towards the lab; Chi Chi chatting idly while I listened intently.

 

Upon entering the lab which was as I had expected filled with the most up to date equipment I had seen we were met by a Saiyan male who introduced himself as Bardock; a tall muscular man with spiky hair and a scar upon the left side of his face though he was still what I would deem to be handsome man; his position was that of chief scientist in the palace, which intrigued me somewhat, as I would have someone to discuss things of a scientific nature with. I greeted him and introduced myself as Chi Chi's new teacher of science, which he had already been foretold.

 

Leaving us to settle into our new lab Bardock took his leave and went about his own business. Having gone through everything in the lab I began to find out what sort of scientist Chi Chi would make. After going through general mechanics and engineering which I decided were not her forte; I opted to try her with simple chemistry and found that she possessed a natural talent for it. I laughed as she told me that it was as simple as cooking; a few ingredients here a few ingredients there; apparently Chi Chi was quite the cook though I would never have suspected it from a lady in her position.

 

We stopped for lunch where we dined with the queen in a small parlour; I informed her of Chi Chi's progress and ability in the art of chemistry. The queen; Cyan also inquired as to how I was able to withstand the natural gravity of the planet, enquiring where I wore my gravity harness and being quite shocked when I informed her that I wore none.

 

She seemed very impressed when I explained that during my sixth month trip aboard the transport I gradually accustomed myself to a gradual increase in gravity until I was able to withstand that of Vegetasie, and although it had been difficult I had been able to accomplish it.

 

The rest of the afternoon was spent in the labs with Chi Chi trying out various potion's and mixtures. Having bid good night to Chi Chi I stayed within the confines of the lab, I decided that I would spend my free time doing what I loved best; inventing; but what? I decided to find Bardock in the main labs which were not more than and five minute walk from our small singular room. When I approached he seemed to be deeply engrossed with a small tiny object no bigger than a persons thumb.

 

Gazing upon the small item within his grasp I immediately recognised it as being one of the capsules which I had designed whilst living at home, making me remember one of the times I had been beaten and locked in the room at home.

 

I had designed the new capsule and had prepared the prototype for my father's inspection; however Yamcha had shown up and taken it claiming it as his own before I had the chance. I had gone to my father and informed him that the invention had been mine; however he had taken it upon himself to believe Yamcha his lover, over me his own flesh and blood. It was shortly after that, that he had disowned me and I had left home for the last time.

 

I knocked upon the door hoping that he would not take my presence as an intrusion; he smiled when he saw me and beckoned me to enter by waving one of his large hands at me. As soon as I had entered the room he threw the capsule in my direction, smiling as I caught it with ease.

 

“Nice catch” he teased; “can you tell me how it works oh great scientist from earth” he finished laughing at his own joke and bringing a small smile to my face.

 

“I should hope to know how these work” I began; watching as he raised his thick black eyebrows at me; “after all, it's my invention” I finished my smile growing into a large grin as his face fell to one of disbelief and uncertainty.

 

Rolling my eyes as I saw that he was going to say that they were invented by the Capsule Corporation Company I decided it would be prudent for me to inform him of the truth. Coughing to clear my throat I began to explain that I was the disowned daughter of the founder of Capsule Corporation one Professor Briefs, and while his toy boy lover had taken the credit for the creation of it, I had been the one who had actually designed it and produced the prototype.

 

I half expected him to disbelieve me and call me a liar like my father had done so many times in the past; however I was surprised when he smiled and told me that he believed in what I had said, saying if the human Yamcha had invented the capsule then he was king of Vegetasie.

 

I thanked him for believing in me, it felt nice to have someone think well of you; we sat together at the work bench where I began to remove all of the capsule's components. While I stripped the object to its bare circuits, Bardock busied himself taking notes and drawing diagrams.

 

I stopped when Bardock informed me that the king would be very pleased at having the actual inventor of the capsule technology in his employ, as they were greatly relying on the technology in order to transport supplies to the various outposts and colonies not to mention for general use with harvesting and fuel transportation.

 

They had attempted to acquire the technology from Capsule Corporation when it was first introduced however the company director Yamcha had refused. They had managed to obtain one sample in rather an unorthodox manner which Bardock refused to disclose, but had not been able to decipher how the thing was compiled.

 

I laughed lightly at his admission for he had admitted that they had stolen it without saying the words, he looked at me; his eyes half lidded and a small blush passing across his cheeks. I decided that a change of subject was in order; so how long have the king and queen been mated I enquired, watching as his eyes opened wide at my question, I wondered if maybe it was a question that should not have been asked; but he answered it for me and his was not one that I had expected.

 

The current king is not mated to the queen, he is her son, why would you think they were mates; was both his reply and his own added question.

 

“I assumed that they were mated as they are both the current rulers and on earth only a king and queen who are wed or mated share equal rule” I replied, watching as he began to nod his head while stroking his chin, in understanding of my words.

 

“On Vegetasie if the king dies before his mate and the son takes his rightful place as the new monarch, then the queen keeps her title until such time as he takes a mate” he informed me with a hint of amusement in his voice.

 

I then asked if the portrait in the main hall of the royal wing of the palace was of the current king, to which he simply nodded and waited for me to carry on with my line of enquiry.

 

“So how old is he, he doesn't look very old in fact he looks about the same age as I am” I questioned, to which he answered “twenty eight standard years”.

 

So he was twenty eight years old; that seemed very young to be the ruler of an entire quadrant of galaxy. Then it suddenly hit me; if he was in his late twenties then how old was the queen, for she looked about the same age, her face held no sign of being anything beyond that; I needed to know, so I asked, hoping that it would not be thought rude as it sometimes was to enquire about such things. I was left speechless when he told me that she was nearing fifty years, great Kami; I could only dream of looking that good at such an age, making me question the average Saiyan lifespan. One hundred and seventy years was his answer, making me intrigued into the genetic makeup of his race, however that I could investigate at a later time, for I reasoned that my stay here would be for some duration.

 

Suddenly feeling overwhelmed by my days activities and this new information, I bid Bardock good night and promised him that I would return the next evening to aid in reconstructing the capsule, to which he agreed with great enthusiasm.

 

Making my way to my room I couldn't help but think about the king, his portrait portrayed him as cold and unemotional; was this, a true likeness of the man; was he really this cold, did he truly hold no emotions; I found it hard to believe that one man could be so dead inside.

 

I entered my chamber, my mind still upon the king, I wondered when I would get to meet him; was he somewhere lurking within the palace? Was he even on the planet surface? It was something I decided I would ask Chi Chi in the morning. Stripping out of my clothes I pulled on my nightdress and undone my hair allowing it to cascade naturally down my back; I pulled myself under the covers and fell asleep almost immediately my dreams filled with images of a dark man with dark penetrating eyes.

 

 

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Author's note; that's the first chap for now, it will gradually pick up with a bit of excitement soon and please could you read and review. Thank you