Disclaimer: *pout* No, I don't own, or claim to own Dragon Ball Z or any of it's characters... They are property of the all-powerful, all-knowing Akira Toriyama... *pout* but the least he could do is let me own Krillin! ><

EVEN THE RUTHLESS FALL IN LOVE - Chapter 5: Laying a Claim

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Forgive me for this one. Please. This is actually my first real lemon, and it was hard for me to do in a FREAKING AIRPLANE with my mom like one foot away... Luckily she has horrible vision and can only read stuff if she holds it up close and takes off her glasses ^_^ I really need comments and reviews!! Use MediaMiner's thingy or email me at maxchick@mad.scientist.com!

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They lay, nose-to-nose. Radditz sat on the cot, holding the tired Khune in his strong arms as they recovered from the kiss. She felt his tail wrap around her leg, weaving in undefined patterns upon her thigh. He couldn't help but marvel at her body, the exemplary curves, the plumpness of her chest. She put her arms around his neck tightly, kissing him deep as his tail squeezed briefly then relaxed as he pulled her in close. Radditz could still smell her heavy scent, but that wasn't what drove him forward; his heart pounded and he opened his eyes, looking at the creature he held so tenderly in his arms. Khune had a wicked, seductive expression, her lips curved in a smirk.

She was now fully awake. Her stomach was full of butterflies, a feeling she hadn't come across since she was young. She remained with a confident stance, running her hands down his thick, muscular neck and under the straps that held his armor against his shoulders. Khune grinned and twisted her hands, the metal links snapping in her grasp. Radditz raised one furrowed, black eyebrow as she literally pulled his armor apart.

"I don't think they have any more of those in my size," he speculated, fingering the two separate halves. She snickered, running her fingers along his collarbone and shoulders. Khune's tail waved, precariously weaving around his thick lower waist and causing a shudder to run through his body. Radditz, with the help of his extra furry appendage [[meaning his tail, you sick people! Or wait, am I the sick one for even bringing it up? Oh well.]], lifted her to him and planted another deep kiss. Like snakes on steroids, their tongues performed a dance during the exchange, their tails' grips tightening. Finally releasing her, the male Saiyan watched his companion in confusion. What's happening to me? What am I doing? Khune raised a petite, green eyebrow and brought her hands to his chest, feeling his rapidly beating heart.

"I know. I'm frightened too," she confided quietly. He gave her a lopsided grin and his black eyes softened. His tail wrapped around her possessively. It was too bad Saiyans had never come across those corny candy hearts they give out by the millions at Valentine's Day...

"Kh-kh-Khune?" Radditz stuttered nervously. The green-haired female looked up, giving him a "Yes?" expression. "W-wi-will you," he suddenly sat up straight, gaining back his smirk of confidence and composure. "Will you be my mate?" Khune's eyes widened, then she nodded and reached up, kissing him.

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The two children waited outside patiently. A hooded figure made his way across the room to where a hunched over, old, wrinkly creature sat. Hair, long, scraggly gray hair, was flung all about her head and shoulders, acting like a veil. What appeared to be garments hung over its frail body, torn and tattered beyond recognition. Thick, gray robes ornately covered the creature's flesh-deficient arms, dropping loosely to the matted fur carpet.

"I only had one appointment today," she half coughed, half spoke. "And it was... is with the prince." The creature swung its head to the side, as if turning them away arrogantly. It seemed to argue with itself momentarily before swinging back, staring at the visitors from beneath her veil of hair. "Ah wait, I remember... Come, sit." The little girl sat before the old hag without hesitation, but her friend glanced around uneasily before following. The two children watched as the creature cleared some of the hair from a bony, practically rotting face. She examined their very different faces closely; The girl had soft, white skin and her hair was in a cute green bob, while the boy had oddly long, black, wild hair and an olive complexion. The haggard creature smiled as the boy's annoyed expression changed to a soft grin when his friend whispered something in his ear.

"Come closer and peer into my magic crystal," she said in a hushed, raspy tone. The girl jumped at an opportunity such as this, but her friend was hesitant.

"Why should I?!" He demanded rudely.

"To peer into my crystal diamond is to see your future," the hag replied in a mysterious voice. The boy approached, not necessarily a believer in such magic but felt this was intriguing enough. As the two peered into the diamond-shaped crystal that floated before the old being's outstretched hands, she began to chant. They watched in fascination as the clear object began to fog up, becoming opaque, and colors appeared. They formed an image of a neck, a feminine neck. It bore a red, double-pierced mark, which the children instantly recognized as a binding mark. Green hair covered it quickly, and the image changed. A crying, newborn Saiyan baby phased into view, being slowly quieted by a large, muscular hand. The tiny girl recovered, black-green hair standing out in every direction. Yet again the view shifted and revealed a short, buff girl of ten years, with long forest green hair. She was shooting powerful energy blasts from her olive-skinned hands, and she was grinning profusely. Once more it changed and a teenage, almost black-haired green tinted woman appeared, standing side-by-side with a purple-haired man.

The chanting stopped and the crystal once more became clear; the children blinked.

"Why did you show us this?" The girl asked.

"Because I had an idea of our future, but I needed you two to see clearly and know for sure," the old hag answered. Then, noting their still confused expressions she added, "Nothing for you two to worry about. Now run along." The children stood up and swiftly exited the tent, bewildered, leaving the old creature with a smug expression on her face.

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Thinking back, it was beyond Radditz to understand why the old woman could be so calm, knowing her and her planet's fate. The memory suddenly seemed fresh in his mind as he looked down at the woman in his arms. Perhaps it meant something.

Beautiful, he thought as he examined her features. Khune had "agreed" to be his mate; normally, Saiyan males merely claimed their mates and any sort of consent was unheard of. But Radditz couldn't think of doing such a thing to his best, his only friend. Khune traced her fingers down his chest towards his wide, powerful waist and muscular stomach. He grinned at the movement her chest made as she moved, noticing her firm nipples and round breasts for the first time under the tight under armor. Radditz tightened his tail's grip and winced, causing Khune to raise an eyebrow questioningly. But her question was answered as a large, warm length pressed to his leg caused him to grunt, signaling a high arousal.

Overcome by the sensation, he began to cut through what was left of her suit with his fingers and teeth. She wrapped her now-bare legs around his waist, as if hiding something. Radditz pried the blushing woman off and lay her gently upon the undersheets as she crossed her legs and folded her arms over her naked chest. He smirked and brushed a strand of untamed green hair out of her eyes, pulling the shirt portion of his suit up and over his head, throwing it aside. He leaned forward on her naked body and uncrossed her arms, examining her breasts. Khune felt a deep blush spread across her face, but it was her mate's every right to see her like this. It was not just his right, but it was a privilege to a female for a Saiyan male to take such interest in his woman's body.

"You are beautiful," Radditz said, kissing her collarbone and chest. His tail played between her crossed legs and Khune smirked and kissed him. Her hands drifted down his waist and into the remains of his suit, rubbing his upper groin. He twitched in anticipation and she paused, looking up. He grinned and kissed her forehead, closing his eyes. Khune navigated her hands down, massaging his large manhood and she was amazed, this being her first time intimate with a male. His normally extremely un-tamed hair was extra wild as he arched his neck and a shiver ran down his spine as she rubbed. Radditz' tail began to tease her womanhood as well, causing her to release her grip and wince.

She put her face into the crease between his neck and shoulder, her hands clenching on his arm. He grinned mischievously and touched her with his hand, causing her body to convulse as she let off a moan into his neck. Khune's tail fluffed up, standing straight out behind her as she tightened her grip. Radditz removed her hand from his arm and stood up, taking off the lower part of his suit and returning to his knees.

Admiring her body again, he placed his hands on the cot to either side of her head, planting a deep kiss. He removed his lips to smirk as his tail moved in along her inner thigh once again, teasing her ruefully. Snarling, she ran her hands along his tan, muscular arms. He licked her neck, and baring his teeth, sunk them into the flesh. Khune moaned, and when he withdrew licking the blood from his lips, she responded similarly. Their wounds became like small, red spider bites, and Radditz sat back, admiring his mate. Their tails danced with each other playfully, and he returned to having his hands on either side of her neck when he lowered himself, rubbing her.

"Don't torture me, Radditz," she asked quietly and he nodded, thrusting into her. They cried out in harmony.

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They weren't sure who made the sound, but they both jolted awake at the same time when it occurred. Khune was confused at first to her nakedness, the strange feeling in her womanhood, and the soreness in her neck when the events of the night before came back to her. Radditz rolled over and promptly put his arms around her and planted a deep kiss, letting go to stand up just as quickly as he had awoken. She raised an eyebrow and watched him put on what remained of his suit of armor.

"I'll be right back," he assured her, as if she doubted his intentions as he opened the door, stepping into the quiet hall.

It was some time before he returned, and Khune didn't dare leave the cover of her bed, even in the safety of the rewired, unmonitored room. For a Saiyan, she had a developed sense of modesty. After what seemed like forever, the vacuum door shipped open and her tall, redressed mate stepped in, carrying a suit of armor of his left shoulder.

"Finally! I was about to come after you no matter how naked I was!" Khune exclaimed, still holding the sheet around herself but more loosely, apparently in relief.

"Well then, I'd have to kill everyone who saw you," Radditz said. She chuckled, assuming he was joking until she sensed the utter seriousness in his voice and expression. He sat down on the foot of the cot and gave her the armor. "Here you go, woman." Khune smirked mischievously and got out of bed, flashing him with everything she was worth before turning around to put on the armor, leaving her mate speechless. "What the hell was that?!" Radditz demanded, but reconsidered and added, "Not like I minded it or anything, but you can't go around doing that!"

"Oh? And give me one good reason why I shouldn't?" Khune grinned snidely. She strutted around the room, putting her nose up to his and tapping his cheek. Stunned, he pushed her away and regained his composure.

"Well I certainly don't care what you do, but don't give guys like Vegeta an impression," Radditz said seriously. She nodded, and he sniffed the air. "Well, at least you aren't sending off 'fuck me' rays anymore," he sighed with relief. She burst out laughing.

"You're awful, you know that? Now let's get some food, I'm so hungry I could slaughter half the creatures on this ship and eat them all as an appetizer, slow roasted over an open fire," she groaned, drooling. Radditz chuckled, gathering her up in his arms and kissing her on the forehead.

"They ought to have breakfast waiting; if they don't, I'll slaughter them all and we can eat that instead."

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The mission they were assigned was a more ominous task.

"The Pitans are pretty powerful creatures. They can easily disguise themselves I've been told, but I'm not sure exactly how. A Pitan can trick the feeble-minded, so keep your guard up. They don't have too much power, but a group of them could take out some of Frieza's best warriors. Luckily, the planet they live on is nearing a double full moon and should provide us with decent firepower. Unfortunately, the Pitans are in a recently discovered solar system on the far reaches of the Empire, and the trip is long and rough. We'll make several stops along the way and Frieza's allowing us unlimited time, but will check in until the planet is cleansed. Therefore, this makes it a much more difficult job; we have to harm the surface as little as possible." Khune nodded as Radditz ended the briefing.

She had already gained a knack for entering coordinates and estimating travel times.

"It'll take about two weeks to reach our first destination, a small planet under Reagna control in the B19Y087. After that, we'll stop at the fourth moon of the Yiaz star, and finally onto Pitan. We should arrive in about a month and three days," Khune relayed across the scouter as she closed her pod. Radditz blinked, then got over his shock and stepped into his ship. The two crafts launched into space.

"Khune... This is what we're doomed to," a solemn voice said across the scouter.

"A life of destruction just so we can live?" She sighed.

"Yes. I don't think Frieza will ever figure out who tampered with the files or what they lost, so perhaps it would be safe if I returned you to NX29F4," Radditz attempted. His voice was guilt-ridden, a strange trait for the normally rugged, unforgiving Saiyan.

"What are you taking about? I'm bound to you, and I couldn't stand to live without you," she said, realizing too late the corny assets to her voice.

"I don't care, I would die if you were slaughtered on one of these dangerous missions," came the harsh reply. Khune growled.

"Radditz! Stop it! I'm not fucking going anywhere! Let's go to sleep," she cried. "I'll see you in a few weeks." The transmission was turned off seconds later, and she felt her eyelids closing under the pressure.

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Reagna was a small, pretty red planet that reminded the approaching Saiyans of Vegeta-sei.

"We come and go," Radditz said sternly.

"Affirmative." Khune was familiar with these types of scenarios; the planet was hostile towards the Empire but was under its control anyhow, leaving the inhabitants obligated but not exactly safe. They came into a quick landing on a small, secluded dock.

"Don't get out," her companion commanded. A few minutes later, she saw him coming towards her carrying a mask. He wore a clear cover similar to it over his face, which apparently filtered the air. She closed her mouth and quickly opened her pod, taking the mask and placing it over her face. Khune breathed out, wrapping her tail tightly around her waist. Radditz took off into the air, flying towards a distant civilization. She followed closely, and they rounded in on the small city quickly. Landing, they approached a metal building stood in the middle of the primarily cloth tipi village. The door opened and slammed quickly behind them, and he took of his mask first, followed closely by his female friend as they stepped into the lighted building. Two of the familiar green-faced aliens jumped to their feet, saluting.

"They're nineteen and two due east," Khune told them. They nodded and took off out the building's front door. Meanwhile, they gorged themselves.

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Khune assumed the next stop was easier, as Radditz issued no warnings. They had encountered a large star which had no significant planet-sized orbits, so the five small rocks that circled it were considered rocks. The ships landed on the fourth moon, which was blue and white. The site was in the middle of the ocean; she prepared for a crash landing, when a small pad lifted out of the water and caught the two ships with disconcerting accuracy. It submersed once again, two straps holding each pod down as they descended into the blue water.

"Radditz! Where are we going?!" Khune cried out as no discernable life could be seen.

"A few underwater creatures live here, but we are headed towards the automated refueling station. Don't worry, this shan't take long," he reassured her.

"Whatever you say," she said in a worried tone. Something wasn't right. The site continued to descend, when it finally came to a stop. They waited for a few minutes before a loud click was heard.

"That must be the station," Radditz said. Suddenly, her scouter began to transmit a reading.

"Radditz! There's a power level of 150 heading towards us!" Khune cried. Peering out the window, she saw a large creature moving through the water rapidly.

"200! And rising! Fuck! It's headed straight for us!" He began to fumble with the controls, but nothing was working.

"Aaah! It's coming!" She screamed, the massive beast turning, widening its immense, thickly-fanged jaws. Radditz went into a frenzy at his mate's cry of fear, and his pod imploded. Swimming out, he blew a hole through the top of hers, positioned to avoid injuring her but still leaving a hole in the top she could escape from. Climbing out, they two Saiyans swam as quickly as they could to the surface, easily outrunning the enraged beast below. They surfaced, and Khune half collapsed in the water.

"What the hell was that?" She shrieked, putting her hands on her face and shaking out her drenched hair.

"I don't know, but we need to find land. I believe there are a few islands on the planet; let's find them," Radditz suggested, rising above the water and into the air. Khune followed suit, and the two blasted off.

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Searching the riddled ocean surface, they finally came across a large, rocky island. Swooping in for a landing, Khune flopped on the rocky sand. Radditz stood beside her, and had managed to recover his scouter. Hers, on the other hand, had probably been ripped off when she was struggling to escape her pod.

"Attention! Attention! Assistance on 7T39OPI! Crash disaster, creature attack at refueling station. We have no pods and we need assistance!" Radditz called into the scouter. A crackly voice replied.

"The Yiaz star system? Two pods should arrive within a week on the 8, 561, 9, 200, 51, 8 coordinates of Yiaz's fourth moon," came the reply.

"A week," Radditz translated. Khune covered her face and screamed some indiscernible curse. He clicked off the scouter and sat beside her, sighing. "Let's find some food."

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They searched the island, and returned with a vast multitude of fruits, nuts, and roots that Khune insisted were edible. She had run across many similar types of plants on the Letas' planet, for the oxygen rate, sun exposure, and soil were almost identical on both. They constructed a makeshift shelter, and began the long, slow wait.

The second evening, Khune was finishing off the last of the small, red vegetables when she heard a sound. Standing up, she tightened her tail around her waist and peered around the shelter, sniffing the air.

"There's something here," she whispered. Radditz opened one eye and slinked over, looking through the woven sticks. Suddenly, there was a loud rustling, and large, yellow eyes appeared behind a large, green, big-leafed bush. It stepped out into the light the other moons reflected, and Khune instantly felt drawn to it.

It was a small, dinosaur-like creature, with a long neck and thick, heavy legs. It was barely two feet tall, and a long tail dragged uselessly behind it. It had its head hanging low, its eyes closed.

"Hey little guy, what's wrong with you?" Khune asked calmly. She was about to bend over and looked at it face-to-face, when Radditz put his hand on her shoulder, the hand of reason. She reconsidered and watched the small animal. It whined, and fell over onto its side, breathing heavily. The animal's mouth chewed the air, and its ribs were showing thickly through its fleshless skin. "It needs food!" She realized. Retrieving a round, orange fruit from the shelter, she let the small dinosaur chew on it. Its head raised and watched them, nudging her. Khune grinned and patted its head, Radditz finally deciding to leave it alone. He walked back into the shelter as she nursed the poor creature back to health.

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Over the next few days, the small dinosaur had revived, but was now attached to them. Radditz insisted they begin looking for the coordinates that Frieza had designated, and finally pried his mate away from caring for the now revived animal. They flew for a good portion of the day before they came across it.

After rebuilding their shelter and restocking their food, they lay quietly as the third moon passed over head and the sun came into view. Radditz pulled her in close, kissing her forehead and brushing her hair out of her face. Khune grinned and snuggled up; the feeling was becoming more familiar to him, but it sometimes seemed strange at times. It was definitely welcome, and he didn't mind it one bit when they were alone. She was good at keeping her distance when they were around some of Frieza's minions, and this always maintained to be a good thing to anyone who tried to threaten either of them.

Finally, the sight of two shooting stars appeared. They were slow though, and became larger as they came closer. The two Saiyans flew a short distance away as the two pods crashed, sending up a wave of sand. In silence, they climbed into their separate pods and set the coordinates for Pitan.

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Woo man, was THAT hard to write. I finished it for my friend at 3:45 A.M., and am now ready to wrap it up. I hope you enjoyed my lemon =) That will probably be one of the only ones like it in this story, so reread again! PLEASE R&R or email me at maxchick@mad.scientist.com

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T he nature of Chapter 6 is still to be determined, so I don't think this will help you much = P