Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Sculpted In Gold ❯ The trouble with women... err elvish women ( Chapter 4 )

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Sculpted in Gold

Chapter 4

When they were down to 45 minutes until he had to be at the launch bay, Vegeta decided to awaken her. " You need to put some clothes on. " He purred, nibbling her ear. " I need to leave soon. "

" Mmmm… Kissing me isn't going to make me want clothes. " She moaned sleepily. " W-where are we? "

" Still on Frieza's ship. " Vegeta grunted, finally making his way out of the bed to find his clothes.

" Ugh… Those walls are revolting. I can't believe I spent the entire night in this room. "

" It's been longer than that, try the last sixteen hours. " He smirked at her over his shoulder as he started pulling on his armor.

She yawned and stretched out on the bed, and Vegeta turned around curiously as he saw something starting to glow. It was Shani. He could only watch in fascination as the glow faded, not only was she dressed, but her scent was different. She was wearing another silk gown like the one she had been brought in wearing, and she was completely clean. Once more she smelled of roses and just a hint of strawberry... that was pleasant, but at the same time, strangely disappointing, because he had gotten rather attached to her wearing his scent. He wanted to go back to the bed and pounce on her again. He wanted her covered in his scent and moaning his name over and over… but he knew there wasn't time.

He growled. He was still surprised by how possessive he felt toward the girl. He shuddered as her stretch showed him the mark he had left on her neck. That was bound to attract attention and Vegeta knew that Frieza and most of his older warriors also knew the significance of a Saiyan biting their mate… he could only hope that none of them would notice.

The princess remained on the bed, lying there, looking at him with an expression somewhere between disappointment and unabashed curiosity… her long hair was being carefully arranged and cared for by some force that he couldn't see or hear or smell… finally he frowned. " How are you doing that? "

" Doing what? "

" Your clothes and your scent… your hair. How are you doing that? " He demanded.

" Oh. That's just Magic. " She shrugged finally sitting up to put her shoes on, which had somehow joined her on the bed.

He snorted ruefully. " Magic doesn't exist. "

" Yes it does. See, I'll give you a bath too. " She smirked, and before he could protest, he found himself surrounded by a soothing, warm glow. As it faded he and his clothes were not only clean, but dry as well. " I want to thank you, Vegeta. Had you been anyone else who was in the throne room last night… I know that I would probably not even be alive right now. "

" I told you before that you don't owe me anything for that… I would never harm a woman I intend to have sex with. Contrary to what you must think, not all men find brutality such as rape appealing Shani. But this shouldn't have happened in the first place… " He growled, looking away.

" It shouldn't have… but it did. " She shrugged calmly. Shani stood up and looked him in the eye. She didn't want him to blame himself. This mess was Frieza's fault, not his! Slowly she came closer with each word. " I don't think I told you before, but Happy Birthday anyway, Prince Vegeta. I wonder if he'll let you have me again next year?" She purred. " Or actually my birthday is only six months from now… "

He gave her a sharp glare, but she giggled, letting her lips glide softly over his. " Oh don't look at me like that … I know we can't. But I mean it when I tell you that I had a wonderful time. You were amazing. I think I'm even starting to fall in love with you. "

He still made no move to answer and she scowled back at him, her perfect features clouding with confusion. "Didn't we already have this fight? Ok, fine! Don't talk to me! " He continued to glare at her silently, until finally she drew away and sat down on the bed and went back to pulling on her elegant white sandals, lacing the delicate strings up her slender calves. " You didn't seem disappointed last night, but that's ok. I'm sure I'll be able to find another lover. Maybe even one that actually has hair rather than primeval spikes… "

" No. " He growled, drawing her into his embrace before she could blink. His powerful arms held her prisoner and he pushed her back against the bed, and then his mouth found hers. He kissed her passionately, fiercely. It was a kiss meant to brand her, and even though she was mad at him, she found herself unable to resist him. She was beyond confused by his behavior… but she still wanted him. She returned his kisses hungrily, even parting her legs for him… and that was when he pulled away, leaving her breathless and dazed.

"No? " Finally she sat up. " 'No', what Vegeta? No you don't think I can find someone else? "

" You won't. " He growled, and then he smirked coldly. "Besides love is nothing but a foolish emotion that leaves you vulnerable and distracted. "

" Watch me you jerk! " The arrogance in his tone made her grind her teeth and she stalked over to him with her hands on her hips. "I can tell you are presently busy being an arrogant asshole, again!! But I know that if we weren't rather pressed for time, that you'd probably still be in this bed making me scream your name. So why wouldn't I be able to find someone else? If you don't want me, then I will find someone that does. And as for your opinion of love, if you really believe that, it's obvious that you've never been in it. "

" Oh dear… " Kiwi chuckled evilly from the doorway. " I'm afraid Lord Frieza won't like this at all… "

Vegeta growled low in his throat, instinctively putting himself between the startled Princess and the open door. How had they gotten the door open without him hearing it?? How much of what they said had they overheard?

" So, lets rise and shine shall we? Vegeta? " Dodoria laughed as he entered, until he looked at Vegeta, the Princess and then stared at the Saiyan Prince again for a moment. " So you are ready for the mission…I want to say I don't believe it, but then again you are just a little monkey. You must be the only soldier alive that could get a bitch that fine for your birthday no less and not even loose track of the time. If she had been mine I would've put in for at least a week long vacation. " Dodoria sneered at Vegeta, purposely ignoring everything else in the room.

" How dare you say something so vulgar as if I wasn't standing right here?!? " Shani growled.

Dodoria laughed, but still kept his attention glued to Vegeta, he leaned in closer, emphasizing the enormous size difference between them, but Vegeta stood his ground, coldly glaring back. " I see you didn't hurt the little bitch's spirit either. Did you even fuck her at all, Vegeta? Makes me wonder if you monkeys even remember what to do with a female since yours are all dead? I'll bet you didn't, did you? I'll bet the little princess is still a virgin. I mean, somehow you always manage to be gone in time to miss the party after we take a new planet… "

" What he did with me doesn't concern you at all, you disgusting bastard. " Shani interrupted coldly, but again he ignored her.

" You're awfully quiet this morning Vegeta. " Dodoria laughed. " Maybe I ought to take her for you now, show you how to handle a woman… "

" I would rather die than let someone like you touch me. " Shani snapped, partially turning her back on him.

Dodoria laughed, finally looking at her. " That was actually what I was hoping you'd say… "

Shani never actually saw Vegeta move, but she heard something crunch and saw the enormous pink blob flying toward the far wall at unbelievable speed. He hit it so hard that the wall itself gave a terrible groan and the entire ship seemed to shudder in protest. As if in slow motion, he slid to the floor, revealing a huge dent in the titanium beneath the pictures. She gasped, startled as Vegeta appeared in between her and Dodoria, who stood up to his full height slowly and glared down at them.

Just as deafening silence began to descend upon the tense room, the huge pink blob wiped the corner of his mouth, and started to laugh, looking at the blood on the back of his glove. " That was very dangerous, Prince Vegeta. I am one of your superior officers, you know. Is she really worth the beating I can personally give you for that? "

" I didn't have to stop at hitting you just once, either. And you know that all the damage you do will only make me stronger. " Vegeta shrugged. "Consider it a warning, Dodoria… "

Gouldo, of the Ginyue Force seemed to sense the hostility in the room, immediately, as he looked nervous when he stuck his head in. " Hey you guys! Zarbon's coming now so whatever you're doing, stop it. Vegeta, he's supposed to bring you and her to Frieza. " He hissed, then he left the doorway. " Hey, Zarbon! Looks like you won the bet, after all, you bastard. You know, Vegeta, we all figured you'd forget all about the mission to De Arran. Oh well, the Captain lost more money than I did I guess. "

Zarbon smirked as he entered, but turned his full attention to the prince. " I'm sure you know that Frieza wants to see you before you leave, Vegeta. And Princess, your mother is expecting us at any time. "

" So Lord Frieza is just going to send me back to my mother as if this didn't happen?? I beg your pardon, but I am not a broodmare or a Pleasure Slave to be passed around to whomever he chooses and then put back out in the pasture!! " The princess snapped.

" She's a feisty little thing, isn't she? " Jeice laughed quietly to Kiwi.

" Yeah, and she's incredibly beautiful too. " The other nodded.

" To be honest, Princess, you are correct. You should not have been treated this way. But to prevent a scandal we should… "

" Why didn't you bastards think of that earlier? " Shani growled. " My mother's empire is still the largest state that Frieza has under his control, when he won the war he exiled her and took me into protective custody. For thirteen years I have been brought here to see her only once a year, and never once have I felt safe making the trip... now I know why. I suppose I shouldn't feel surprised, but it doesn't make it hurt any less to be used and degraded this way. "

" That's a very fine speech, Princess but we don't have time for it at the moment. " Zarbon said smoothly heading past the throne room.

" I'm going in there with you. " She said, stubbornly following Vegeta instead of Zarbon.

Lord Frieza sat alone in the large room, looking pensive, until he saw that Vegeta and the others had arrived. He smirked, and his grin widened as he saw the Princess. " Well, well… come along, Princess, as long as you're here anyway. I must admit I'm surprised to see you in here... "

" I am not about to run crying to my mother. " She said stiffly, defiance burning in her silver eyes.

The tyrant laughed. Then he looked at the others gathered around and his garnet eyes narrowed dangerously. " I thought I gave orders that everyone else was to return to their work, including you, Dodoria. Zarbon, why don't you close the doors and see that we are not disturbed until you can take Shannelle to her mother. "

" Of course. " Zarbon nodded, closing the doors as he left the room.

" I am rather at a loss… " Frieza said slowly. " You were not supposed to be in there during the party and I shouldn't have given you to anyone because you insist upon annoying me and keeping Zarbon busy following you around to keep you out of trouble. I apologize, Princess. I know that we can't afford a scandal right now with the way things went on... "

" Perhaps if I had had something to do during the week that it takes to get from my home to where you have imprisoned my mother, I would not be so bored that I would want to get out of my room in the first place. "

" Something to do… hmmm… Like last night? " Frieza purred.

" I-I… H-how dare you? " Shani sputtered angrily. " I thought that you just apologized for that?? "

" Well, we could always make the arrangement permanent. " Frieza grinned maliciously. " It would prevent a scandal. I know how important your honor is to you, Vegeta. And Princess you are in an even more compromising position. "

" Y-you want me to marry him? He won't even talk to me. "

" I've noticed you do seem quiet today, Vegeta. Didn't the two of you have a nice time? "

" I will not marry him. " Shani snapped. " I refuse to marry someone who doesn't love me!"

" You will marry me. " Vegeta growled. " It will still cause a scandal, if any reputable presses find out what happened last night, but at least it will be perceived as more entertaining than damaging, if we are announced to be engaged. My honor has been compromised enough. The same is true of your people… be reasonable! "

" No! " Shani thrust her pert little nose up in the air, stubbornly turning her back on him. Vegeta could only growl knowing that left the mark on her beautiful neck painfully visible to Frieza, who's expression looked especially amused. " I refuse. You can't force me to accept you again if you won't even give me the chance to figure out what you want from me. One moment we're… a-and the next we're fighting again! I will not be married in name only and I… "

" Believe me. " Vegeta purred, dragging the squirming beauty into his arms. " When we are married, it will not be in name only. You belong to me already, little weakling. " He kissed her, deeply, and forcefully. He was still purring, and she kissed him back, moaning softly when he felt her body begin to surrender, that was when he released her, knowing that it would embarrass her and keep her angry with him. As long as one of them was genuinely angry, Frieza would find the situation amusing and keep them together, where Vegeta could protect her.

" No! I will not be your property. I will not be ordered about or forced and restrained! I want to be with someone who will love me. And if you can't even see me as your equal, then I will find another way out of this. "

" For you there isn't another way out of this. At least not that would leave you house and titles in tact, to say nothing of the empire itself that Talon holds. " Frieza told her smoothly. " Vegeta is being very honorable in offering to marry you. If anyone were to find out that you have already been compromised in a whore's bed… well, the rest of the planets we deal with would demand that your mother's empire be broken up and destroyed. Honestly it wouldn't even matter if you had been harmed or not, simply the fact that it can be proven that you were there would be grounds enough for any of them to object to your rule… You know this. After all, your mother is still a paragon of virtue and etiquette; you must have been instructed similarly. "

She turned around immediately. " When was the last time you saw my mother? "

" I saw her… a week ago today, actually. She has served as musical entertainment and hostess for state functions and banquets held at my palace for the last 12 years. She has quite a knack for organizing and entertaining. I think she enjoys the distraction. She likes to stay busy… "

" My mother attends parties… with you? " Shani stared at him, trying to see if he was serious or not.

" Yes… " Frieza purred. " I see a great deal of her, actually. I'm sure she'd rather see you, Princess. You should tell her the news yourself. "

" N-news? " Shani looked up and blinked.

" I'm sure she would like to know about your wedding, before it happens, don't you think? " Frieza chuckled.

" How long do I have? " She asked.

Frieza laughed. " You're getting married not a firing squad. "

" You have already shown me last night how far you can be trusted. " Shani wanted to snap… but there was no heat in her voice.

" Must I tell you again to mind your manners? " Frieza roared, rising from his throne, he glared at her until she looked down and away. " Impudent little girl I have killed thousands for much lighter transgressions than anything you have said in the last two days. "

" So you are saying it is fair that I have been treated like a pleasure slave for the last 18 hours simply because I am beautiful? "

" Zarbon! " Frieza snapped suddenly, apparently unable to think of a logical reply to that; he struck her. Vegeta caught the fragile creature before she could hit the wall across the room, but even so, her Ki was dangerously low. Vegeta glared at Frieza, but said nothing, watching as Zarbon reentered the room. " Take this little… brat back to her mother and kindly remind my lovely mistress that the heiress to her throne has a very sharp tongue, and it might still get both of them killed if she isn't careful. Damn females… I hate them! " Frieza snarled under his breath, returning to his throne. " No matter how beautiful they are…they are still always more trouble than they are worth… I- haven't I dismissed you yet, Vegeta? "

" No, Sire. "

" Hmm. Then go. And Vegeta… let's keep that between us shall we? "

Vegeta wasn't stupid; he knew that Frieza had a mistress who wasn't officially a member of his harem of pleasure slaves… he just never imagined that whomever it was, would be royalty. He supposed that it made sense now, why the tyrant would keep the Elves' exiled Empress so carefully guarded and secret that few had seen her since her capture 13 years earlier. And apparently Zarbon was the only one who knew that her exile was actually forced cooperation in his bedchamber...

Finally, Vegeta looked up at him, and nodded silently. Then, the Saiyan Prince left the room without looking back.

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