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Sleeping Ouji

Prologue

A Dragon Ball Z Alternate Universe Fantasy Fan Fiction

Starring: Kakarot (as the handsome prince)

Vegeta (as Sleeping Beauty)

This will be a yaoi. Meaning male/male relationship.

Thanks to: Brothers Grimm: their story is the basis for this work

60; Walt Disney: his animated film has inspired much of this work

60; Akira Toriyama: the creator of Dragon Ball & Z (GT?) has also inspired much of this fic

Disclaimer: I do not claim to own any of the above creations. They are the inspiration of this fic.

Summary: Here is my sweet little version of the classic fairy tale DBZ style. Set on a medieval Planet Plant. Since it is a fairy tale it will not be based on reality; neither is Dragon Ball Z. And many of the characters will be OOC due to it being a Fairytale.

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Once upon a time...

The silence of a vast and flourishing forest was broken by a long caravan of horses, riders and carts. They were making their journey through the forest on a winding road that was the only creation by the hands of men. At the front of the procession was a guard of four knights in full armor. Upon their shields and blue capes the crest of King Bardock proudly rode. A Blue Dragon on a field of orange. Behind the knights were eight soldiers with smaller crest of the same design.

Then came three squires that were carrying tall flag poles. The squire riding at the right bore a flag with the emblem of Planet Plant. A large white dragon and unicorn. The dragon representing the Saiya-Jin and the unicorn for the Tsufuri-jin. On the left a squire rode baring the flag of the Saiya-Jin. The large white dragon was on a field of gold surrounded by smaller dragons of different colors. One of blue for the company of riders. One was of black for the House of Vegeta; of whom they were traveling to. One of red for the House of Turles. King Bardock's brother. Behind them rode the third carrying a flag with King Bardock's crest.

Following the squires rode the royal family. King Bardock in his finest blue fighting suit, white armor and blue cape. Beside him was his wife; the beautiful Queen ChiChi. Her long black hair was arranged in two braids that started at her temples and met in back of her head. Half then flowed down free while the other was a long single braid. She was in a gown made of the finest dark blue velvet with orange trim. Her short black cape was hooded with white fur of a great beast that roamed the southern polar regions.

Behind them on matching bay geldings came their nephew Raditz and their son Kakarot. Raditz, Turles' son, was older than his cousin by four years. He was now nine. Kakarot at five; was a double of his father but he had no scars on his face. Raditz wore a indigo fighting suit and red armor and cape with his families' crest of a red dragon on a purple field. Kakarot was in a similar outfit to his father.

The rest of the group followed in order of horse drawn carts loaded with travel trunks, chests and gifts for their hosts. Maids and other servants rode on the seats of the carts. Behind them came squires for the knights and king. Two ladies to attend to the queen. And last a guard of eight more soldiers dressed like the others and then four more knights dressed like their brethren.

The king and queen were discussing the good tidings of the blessed event of their oldest friends."Can you believe it, my love? Old Vegeta is finally going to be a father." The king remarked with a pleased grin to his wife.

ChiChi smiled in return and stated, "Yes, dear. And Dear Bulma has been waiting just as long to be a mother. At last they are having a baby. After all the years of trying! And wouldn't it be wonderful to have our families united?" She turned to cast a matchmaking eye at their son. "Just think! Kay could marry their child when they are old enough."

"It would be nice to be in-laws with our best and oldest friends. But love, we have to wait till the babe is born." The king agreed with his mate.

"Hopefully it's either a girl or a boy with a tail. That way there would be grandchildren." ChiChi was getting to love the idea more and more.

Male Saiya-Jins born with tails are able to have children. It was very rare though. Only one male in five hundred were born with one. Bardock's own father had a male mate with a tail. Who then gave birth to him and Turles. He missed his parents at times. Spina was a good king and Pumak was a good mate/queen.

Hearing chuckles behind them, ChiChi turned to hear the tail end of a randy joke. "Kakarot! Shame on you! Passing on such things to your cousin! Why Turles and Pasha will be furious if they found out he was being taught such things while he's with us! They'll never let him visit again!" She scolded her only child.

"Yes, mama. I'm sorry." Kakarot sheepishly replied to his mother. He waited till she turned back around then gave his cousin a nasty look. All he got was a soft chuckle.

Raditz had started with a few raunchy jokes he heard from his father's knights back home. Kakarot was a bit shocked at such things. Raditz had then replied that a mama's boy wouldn't know about them anyway. Which of course got Kakarot mad. So he then told a joke he heard from the arsenal master Roshi.

Of which his mother overheard.

Soon after that, Toma returned with a scouting report of the road ahead. He was King Bartock's head knight. He paused at the side of the road to await his lord's attention. When the king came along side him; he started his mount in step with the royal's. He then began his report. "Your majesty, there is no sign of any possible danger ahead. But as you and I both know that with Frieza and his evil wizard Babadi, there is no telling for sure."

The three Saiya-Jin kingdoms of Planet Plant were allied with the Tsufuri-jin for many years to combat their evil threat to the peace and health of all peoples. Side by side they fought against the vile Frieza and his wicked army controlled by his malicious wizard, Babadi.

"Make sure all the men are on full alert till we get to King Vegeta's castle. I want no one slacking at their duties." The king commanded his first-at-arms.

"As you will it, your majesty." With a salute the knight then carried out his orders.

The procession headed on its way with renewed caution. Till finally Castle Vegeta was spotted high upon a distant fortified hill. Their hearts were lightened by the site, but they stayed cautious. Several more miles they traveled until the forest was left behind and they came to a large clearing about the hill. Bordered fields dotted the landscape along with grazing land for livestock.

At the edge of the forest four tall towers were placed at specific compass points. One was at North-East; one at South-East, then South-West and North-West. Upon the mountains surrounding the forest and fields there were watchtowers as well. They were placed at the north, east, south and west compass points. While all the good people of Planet Plant were at war with Frieza and Babadi; it was wise to keep a sharp vigil on all the land.

Soon a large group of mounted soldiers and knights sped toward the party. The travelers halted their mounts and carts as the guard drew near. At the lead was a massive giant of a Saiyajin. His bald head gleamed from his sweat in the sun's light. Nappa, King Vegeta's head knight, came to greet his old comrades. Welcomes and salutations were exchanged before half King Vegeta's men and Nappa lead the travelers to the giant gate set within the stone wall that enclosed the city and castle.

As he and his men escorted the group ahead to the gate; the rest of the men continued their scouting of all the lands along the forest edge. It paid well to use caution in this time of war.

Before long the gate of the castle were before the large troupe. Above the gate on a walkway a guard hailed the travelers. Words were exchanged and then the gate started to rise to allow them inside the grounds. The band of travelers was by now weary as they slowly led their mounts into the courtyard.

When the group was finally through the mammoth gates; Nappa and his men left to join their fellow knights on patrol. The fatigued group made their way along the city's main road past shops and homes to the great castle of Vegeta.

Castle Vegeta was the largest of the Saiya-Jin palaces. King Vegeta was the head royal of his people. Stable boys came out to help the squires with assisting the company from their mounts and down from the carts. When all were dismounted, the stable hands took the horses away to be taken care of. The riders started to stretch sore and cramped muscles. Soon out the castle's front door came King Vegeta. He was making his way to the company in order to greet his oldest friend.

"Bardock, you old rascal! I was wondering if you'd all make it in time. ChiChi! You look the same as when you married this old devil. Tell me it hasn't been a strain for you!" he greeted them in a jovial manner. Apparently he was happy about being a father soon.

Bardock just laughed at his childhood friend's banter as his wife blushed. ChiChi then countered with, "Oh yes. It's been a strain for all these years. A strain not to take one of the cook's heavy pans and hit him over the head!"

All the surrounding group was soon in raucous laughter. Then King Vegeta soon sobered as he thought of his moody wife. "Well, I'm glad you're all here. Bulma will be relieved to have you near her when her time comes, ChiChi"

"So she hasn't had the baby yet?" ChiChi asked when her own giggles died down.

"No. But the midwife, Baba, said it will be one of the next three days. Bulma would have come out to greet you, but you understand."

"Of course! Well then, that's wonderful! I haven't missed it. Dear husband and old friend, please excuse me as I go to see Bulma." ChiChi courtesies to King Vegeta then gives Bardock a kiss before she hurried into the castle. She asked the head housekeeper where the Queen was; then with her attending ladies behind her, went in search of her best friend.

A smile on Bardock's face followed her way until she was out of sight. He turned to the tall regal man beside him. Noticing of how haggard his friend was looking around the eyes; he worried that all was not well with the queen's pregnancy. He soon realized that the birth of his first child was not the only worry on Vegeta's mind. He sensed it had to do with Frieza's army raiding some settlements along his land's northern border.

Just as he was about to address the subject with the king, Bardock felt a tug at his armor. He looked down to see his son and nephew looking up at him with expectant eyes. He gave a soft smile to the two boys. Bardock then introduced them to the flame haired and bearded King. "Vegeta, you remember my brother Turles' son, Raditz?"

"Of course I do! I was there at the lad's birth, too. Tell me boy, how goes it at home?"

"Well, sire. Mother and father are in good health. Mother is even going to have another child and papa is very pleased. Even with the continuing war with the 'Evil White One' the farmers and crofter were able to get a good harvest last fall. And things are looking like they may be the same this year. The Turtle Forest is always full of game. So far no one at home has been devastated by the war except for losing family." The boy answered respectfully to the king.

The Evil White One is what all children tended to call Frieza. They were scared to say his name incase Babadi should hear and put curses on them.

Vegeta smiled down at the boy as he said, "that's good news, lad. The news of your mother having another babe is most welcome. And the last thing we need is a famine as well as this damn war. Are you looking forward to being an older brother?"

"Yes sir! I hope it's a little brother. Kakarot is the closet I have to one, but I'd still like one all the same." Raditz answered truthfully.

"And what if the babe is a girl?"

"Well, mother is one. So I guess it will be alright." King Vegeta's question was cheekily responded to. They all laughed. Then Kakarot was introduced.

"And you know my son Kakarot, Vegeta." Bardock placed a affectionate hand on his son's shoulder.

"Who wouldn't! The boy is a carbon copy of you. Just not as ugly." The men chuckled as the boys were not used to such ease of jesting from their royal elders. "Well hello, Kakarot. I haven't seen you in nearly a year. You've grown a bit."

"Two whole inches, sir." Kakarot replied with a bow.

ChiChi obviously taught him good manners. King Vegeta then gestured for them to follow him into the castle. They saw a vast hall draped with tapestries and long banners between several hearths. Over the hearths set wall sconces with a multitude of lit candles.

Five long trestle tables were placed parallel with the walls. Along their lengths were many benches and chairs. At the back of the room was a large multi-colored widow. And before it was a long table that was adjacent to the others. At that table were the royal thrones and seats for special guest. Servants busily prepared the hall for the evening's meal.

Hanging down from the ceiling were three large carved wooden chandeliers with at least twenty candles apiece. Upon ladders servants were lighting each candle carefully. When they were done; the chandeliers were raised to the ceiling while being pulled up on ropes.

One wall slightly curved as it slanted down for the stair case it housed. They saw the two Queen's slowly making their way down the wide steps. ChiChi was holding the elbow of Bulma as she took each step with caution. Queen Bulma was quite round to her belly. Vegeta ran up the stairs to help his wife. He knew trying to get her to stay in bed was impossible. Especially with guest. She loved to entertain company.

"Dearest, you know that you're supposed to stay in bed." King Vegeta said to his blue haired wife. She was a rarity among the Saiyajin. Beautiful, kind and extremely intelligent. With long curly blue hair and azure eyes she had uncommon coloring for her race. With her intellect she would often create new devices for the war effort and for her people's comfort.

One of her other qualities was that she was immensely stubborn. Bulma looked at her husband and declared, "I am no invalid, my lord. I may be far along in the pregnancy; but I am in no way unable to perform my duties as queen and be a good hostess for our guests."

Vegeta could tell just by the fire in her eyes that there would be no arguing with his mate. And that was the main reason he hunted her for his Queen. "Then let me do my duty to you and escort you to your chair."

With a bright smile to her friend, Bulma took the offered arm of her mate. Slowly they made their way down the long staircase. Side by side they represented the pinnacle of Saiyajin perfection. Beauty and strength, intelligence and pride, compassion and nobility. The King and Queen of the Saiyajin people were a striking pair.

Bardock was reminded of why these two were the heads of their race just by looking at them. Everywhere the pair traveled they inspired awe. He hoped that the babe will be well and good.

When they had at last made their way to the dias, Bulma took her seat gratefully. The baby was sapping her strength as it got closer to her time. She just prayed she would make it through. She had seen many woman go through labor and not survive after the birth.

Vegeta called a page to get some refreshments for all the royals. When the lad returned he passed out goblets of wine and water along with a large platter of cheeses and bread.

ChiChi was anxious to talk to her oldest friend about the baby and potential names. "How has the pregnancy been? Has it been rough, dear?"

"Not as bad as I thought it would be. But now as the time draws near I feel so wary. I'm looking forward to holding my little one soon." Bulma answered her. She slowly rubbed her stomach in a circular pattern.

"Make sure you get a lot of rest and eat well to keep up your strength." ChiChi reminded her friend. After Bulma nodded at her advice ChiChi continued and asked, "Have you two thought of names yet?"

"If the babe is a boy and looks like me then we'll name him Vegeta. If he were to look like Bulma's family he'll be named Trunks." King Vegeta declared.

"And if it's a girl?" Bardock asked for his wife.

"We'll name her Aurora if she looks like Vegeta. Bura if she looks like my family." Bulma stated after sharing a look with her husband.

"What lovely names for a girl." ChiChi sighed. Dreams of having more of her own children floated through her head.

"You're thinking about having more children aren't you, love?" Bardock could tell by his wife's sigh. Her facial expression was even more of an indicator of her thoughts.

"Would that be so bad, Bardock? Kay could always use a sibling to play with. I do miss the feel of holding a baby in my arms." ChiChi stated her views to her spouse.

"Oh, I can hardly wait to hold my baby. Just a few more days and I'll be able to." Bulma herself was quite dreamy about being a mother soon. Just then a slight kick was felt. "Oh! You little scamp! Kicking your poor mother." She then began to rub her swollen stomach.

"Kicking, sweet? Maybe the babe is just as impatient to be out as you are." Vegeta chuckled and began to rub his wife's belly for her. As he started his ministrations he too felt a kick. Or was it a punch?

"He sure is an active baby." Vegeta smiled as he felt his child's response to his rubbing motions.

"He? How can you be so sure, dear?" Bulma raised a brow at her husband's statement.

"Just a feeling, I guess."

"A feeling? Like a premonition?" Bardock asked his friend. The idea that anyone, other than the mystics, having premonitions was incredible.

"Maybe not a premonition; but a feeling all the same." Vegeta clarified to his comrade.

"A boy will be just fine as long as we have a daughter as well." Bulma diplomatically stated.

"Yes indeed, Bulma. A daughter would be wonderful. Don't you think so, Bardock?" ChiChi looked to her husband for his answer.

"Quite true. A little look alike of her mother sounds very good. Even one of our own sounds fascinating,"

Bardock agreed.

ChiChi smiled at his statement. The discussion continued on and into other subjects. The boys had run up to Bulma and they began to talk to her.

"Hello, Aunty Bulma." Kakarot greeted with a cherubic smile.

She smiled down at the boy in return, "It's good to see you as well, Kay."

"Hello, Queen Bulma." Raditz respectfully said.

"Hello to you as well, young man." Bulma nodded her head slightly.

"Is there really a baby inside you?" Kakarot asked as he pointed to her swollen stomach.

"Kay! You're such an idiot." Raditz was embarrassed at his cousin's forwardness.

"Why yes there is. Do you want to feel the baby moving?" Bulma inquired.

"Feel it move? How?" Kay asked with wide eyes.

"Put your hand right here." Bulma pointed to where she was feeling little kicks and waving arms.

When Kay placed his hand on her belly he jumped back as he felt a nudge. "What was that?"

Bulma giggled at his inquisitiveness. "That's the baby moving. Raditz, would you like to feel?"

"My mother is going to have a baby soon. So I guess I should find out what it feels like." He attentively placed his hand were Kay had put his. His eyes widened even more as he too felt a kick. "Wow. That's weird."

Seeing his cousin fearlessly touching the queen's stomach; Kay replaced his hand on the swollen mound. The baby responded even harder at his touch; as if it were trying to touch him back.

"My, Kay! I think the baby really likes you!" Bulma smiled down to the boy.

He beamed a smile in return as he felt the world for the blue haired queen and now the little baby she carried.

The boys continued to touch the pregnant royal for a few moments longer. Raditz soon became interested in the adult's conversation about the war with Frieza and Babadi. Kakarot was reluctant to remove his hand; but he had become quite hungry. So he went to the refreshment tray and took some bread and cheese. His father refilled his water and he sat down next to his parents. He could barely wait to be old enough to fight with his father and the others against the evil pair. He happily chewed on bread and cheese as he listened to the elders talk.

The conversation lasted for a few hours. Soon it neared the evening meal. The servants began to set up benches, chairs and pews at the long trestle tables. Both royal house's knights began to step into the hall and take seats near the front. Others came into the hall and soon the tables were filling.

Food was brought out by the many servants and pages. Trays and platters piled high with beef, poultry, pork, fish, vegetables, breads and almost anything else Saiyajins ate. Wine, beer, milk and water flowed from pitchers and bottles. The meal progressed into the night and many of the knights engaged in song of fair maidens and hunting mythical beasts.

The next day was much of the same at the meals and the guests had been shown around the castle grounds to see the improvements and newest additions. Vegeta showed them the newest mill that Bulma had designed. It was being used to cut and saw tree logs into lumber. Tours of the surrounding farms and land had also been partaken.

All was quiet later that night as the royals sat around the hearth in the royal bed chamber. Bulma and ChiChi were busy sewing together the last few baby garments that needed to be done. Bardock and Vegeta discussed the latest battle plan for their armies. The boys were playing with dice and little blocks.

As Bulma was snipping the string, after having finished the last undershirt for the baby, she felt a severe pang in her lower back. Dropping the scissors to the floor she clutched her stomach. Another spasm of pain hit hard."Ouch!"

ChiChi looked up from her own finished work to see her friend doubled over in pain. "Oh my! Bulma!" She hurriedly got up from her chair and rushed to Bulma's side.

"I... I think it's... time for the baby." She panted as another wave of pain racked her frame.

Having heard the commotion, Vegeta and Bardock hastened to their wives. Seeing Bulma in distress, Vegeta became worried. "Bulma dear, what is it?"

"The baby. It's time." As soon as she said that a strong pain sliced through her stomach. "OW!" Then she felt water pooling between her legs. "I think my water just broke."

Vegeta nearly passed out when she said that. ChiChi seeing the stunned men just standing still took charge. She sent Bardock to fetch the midwife and inform the kitchen staff that it was the Queen's time. She told Vegeta to set some fresh linens on the bed and to get a large robe and sleeping gown for Bulma. She told the boys to pick up the toys they were playing with and go to their shared room.

"Is aunty going to be all right, mama?" Kakarot asked his mother. He was frightened for the loving queen and the little baby whom he already felt a great need to protect.

"She'll be fine. She's going to have the baby very soon and I don't want you boys in here. So be off with you two!" ChiChi calmly explained to her son. The boys rushed out the room.

A few moments later in came the short wrinkled old midwife Baba and Bardock right behind her. Servants scurried in after them and finished up the other preparations for the birth. Water was brought in buckets and set near the fire to stay hot. King Vegeta went to his wife's side and lifted her in his arms to help her to her feet.

ChiChi sent her own husband to keep the boys company. She was sure Bulma didn't want him to see her change into the gown. The midwife, ChiChi and Vegeta stayed to help Bulma out of her wet clothes and into the clean dry gown. When they were done they helped her to the large four-post bed.

ChiChi poured some cool water into a basin and brought it along with a small piece of clothe to a night stand. Vegeta was to use that to keep his wife's head cool and for comfort when needed.

Baba and ChiChi got some towels and placed them under Bulma' hips and legs. As they did so Bulma felt another hard contraction. She clutched at her husband's hand.

The night wore on as contractions got closer together. Vegeta rubbed Bulma's lower back and spine to ease his mate's discomfort. When needed he wiped her forehead and gave her small sips from a goblet. Bulma was sweating profusely and it wouldn't be good if she got dehydrated.

Five long hours had gone by before it became time for Bulma to push. Baba had seen a dark head of hair beginning to crown and informed the beautiful blue haired queen to push at her next contraction. The labor was intense as she usually reasonable queen began to hurl curses and insults at her husband.

"Yes, love. I know I'm a selfish bastard for getting you pregnant and putting you through this." Big mistake.

"Don't you dare patronize me, you smelly ugly son of a... BITCH!" Bulma screamed as the baby's head fully crowned from her. As soft cry was heard from the infant.

It wasn't much longer until the babe had come fully into the world. With one last push and curse at her husband, Bulma gave birth to her first child. A scream and cry from the baby let them know that a strong lunged warrior was born.

"It's a boy!" ChiChi hadn't squealed since she was a teenage girl.

Baba held up the infant for all to see. Then before their eyes they saw a strange movement behind the baby. It was a swing from a long hairy appendage. The baby had a tail!

He also quite clearly had his father's coloring and looks. A strong widow's peek pointed down to his nose in rich black hair. Hair that was so soft it felt like silk.

Bulma began to cry. "He's so beautiful. He's just so perfect. Let me hold my baby." Baba handed the now wrapped and cleaned babe to his mother. When he was placed in her arms the little prince stared at the blue haired person that held him. Then a man with dark hair and eyes came into his view. He scrunched his nose and yawned. His black eyes never left their faces. "Isn't he wonderful, Vegeta dear?"

"You're not mad at me anymore?" The new father hedged.

"Mad at you? When was I mad at you?" Bulma was confused. 'What is he talking about?'

Smartly deciding to drop the subject; Vegeta answered his wife's previous question. "That he is, love. What will we name him?"

Bulma thought it over, "He does have a tail. You know what that means."

"He can give birth to children of his own. I don't see what that has to do with naming him." Vegeta was now confused.

"Well, I thought you would what him named after you since he's nearly your double. But the tail? Do you want him named after you since he has a tail?" Bulma wasn't so sure about how much her husband would be willing to have a childbearing son with his name. The man had a great deal of pride.

"What would be so wrong in that? We had already agreed on the names. So now our son will be named Prince Vegeta." At his name the little prince waved his arms in the air. It seemed he liked his name.

"You like that name; don't you, little Vegeta?" Bulma softly asked her son. She got a coo for a reply. Both parents chuckled and then the baby tried to imitate the sound and giggled. Little spit bubbles came out of his mouth as he did so.

"Do you hear that, boy? Your name is now Vegeta. Prince of Castle Vegeta. The main house of the Saiyajins."

The news of the birth had soon been spread throughout the castle and by mid-morning cheers were heard coming from the courtyard below. Now was the preparation for the week long celebration and banquet for the Prince's birth. Many nobles from both Saiyajin and Tsufuri-jin were invited. Along with royals and the Council of Sorcery. People of common birth would be fed well in the courtyard outside since the great hall would be full of nobility.

The days drew near to the celebration banquet while the royal family and their friends got acquainted with the new arrival. The little prince won the hearts of all who knew him. His tail would be seen waving happily to any that came near him.

Kakarot adored him almost as much as the babe's parents. Whenever he wasn't training with his father, cousin and honorary uncle he would be found at Queen Bulma's side nearest Prince Vegeta. Much to the ridicule of his cousin. It stopped when he gave Raditz a beating he wouldn't soon forget.

The day of the celebration and great banquet soon arrived. Royals from both Tsufuri-jin and Saiyajin would be staying at the castle. They arrived with gifts for their hosts and the newborn prince. All awaited in a long line as each presenter stepped forward to the royal family with their offerings.

Turles and Pasha came with a gift of mink for the King and Queen. For the Prince they bestowed a finely crafted spear. Raditz gave a leather pouch full a the best herbal seeds as a gift. Bardock and ChiChi gave the baby a gold and silver dagger. They then gave a golden ern as a gift to their friends. Kakarot presented a hand carved wooden box filled with sensu beans he got himself from the ancient secret grower.

One of the Tsufuri-jin royal families came next. King Krillin along with his Queen, Eitennia, gave the prince a great white pearl. Their kingdom was by a great sea to the far west. Their little daughter Marron, only four in age, gave the baby a golden sea shell. They had brought a whole giant swordfish salted along with several tuna in a large cold case for the Saiyajin royal hosts.

Another Tsufuri-jin royal family came next. King Yamcha and his blonde wife, Erasa, gave a white mare and black stallion to King Vegeta and Queen Bulma. Their kingdom was nestled in a great valley with fine grazing land. The matched equine pair was to breed a foal for the Prince. They had no children of their own as yet.

Emperor Chaotzu and his Empress came forth next. Their gift for the babe was a shield of the finest honed steel. The ore was mined from the mountains surrounding their Empire. To the King and Queen they gave a cart of un-smithed steel rods and beams. These Tsufuri-jins were unlike their brethren. They were doll-like in appearance.

King Tien and Queen Launch stepped forward after their old friends took their seats. They presented a finely crafted Sword to the prince. To King Vegeta and Queen Bulma they gave forth a marble statue of a dragon. The Tsufuri-jin royals had their kingdom nestled north of the previous pair's empire.

There was no head Tsufuri-jin royal house like that of the Saiyajin. All four kings met once monthly to discuss policy and diplomatically vote on issues.

Next came the Queen's parents. Lord and Lady Briefs. The pale purple haired scientist and his pleasant blonde wife traveled a long way from there northern home. They gave their grandson the finest set of Saiyajin armor ever created. The material would stretch as the boy grew and re-knit when damaged. Lord Briefs had also created a training chamber unlike any before for his daughter and son-in-law. At the top of the structure were panels that would absorb heat from the shining sun; thus creating the energy it needed to work. The interior would get hot and cause the pressure to build. It was to train the body and lengthen stamina. The longer a person could stand the heat and pressure, the stronger they would become.

King Vegeta's head knight, Nappa, stepped forth next and he gave the babe a dagger with red ember like jewels at the hilt. And to his king and queen he gave a great boar he had hunted that morning. It was quickly set over a blazing fire in the kitchens.

Toma stepped forward. He gave the prince a fine bow with a quiver of arrows. To the proud parents he presented a stag that joined the boar moments later.

Turles' head knight was next in line. His name was Paragus and his gift was a hunting hawk. Pheasants were the gift to the king and queen. They had been caught by the same hawk that was then given to the baby prince.

Other nobles stepped forward with their gifts. Some brought furs and cloth. Others brought wares and fine goods. Some furniture and furnishings. Trinkets and little treasures were given.

A toy maker had come with a case of finely made toys. Marionettes, music boxes, and stuffed dolls and bears lit the baby's eyes with glee as they were moved about before him. The toy maker also had a large music box for the royals. When opened two dancers would sway to a waltz.

Musicians played for the baby and also gave gifts of instruments. Finally the long line dwindled down to a few last presenters.

The twelve mystics of the great Council of Sorcery had finally arrived to give their gifts to the little prince. The guild was made up of many different old races of the planet.

First in line was a pale lilac-ish elf looking man named Shin. He had a single row of white hair along the middle of his head. He stepped close to the cradle and said aloud his gift before sprinkling a fine shiny purple dust over the Prince's head. "My gift to you, young Prince, is the gift of knowledge."

Next to come forth was a tall being called Kibito. He was a reddish elf and had white long hair. He sprinkled a red dust over the infant and presented his gift. "Prince Vegeta, my gift to you is the gift of good health." The baby giggled and cooed as the sparkling powder tickled his nose before it evaporated into his skin like the other did.

Then came a short very dark skinned man with large red lips. He had a wide girth but was quite friendly and hummed as he walked or did anything else. He was the genie, Popo. He sprinkled a golden dust above the boy as he gave his gift, "My gift is the gift of voice. You will sing like the birds in the spring time."

Little Vegeta enjoyed all the attention he was getting. He cooed and waved his arms in the air to great and thank each mage. He won their hearts instantly.

Next the former head of the council stepped forward. He was an ancient green skinned man with antennae at his temples. The dust he sprinkled over the cradle was green. Guru declared his gift to the prince, "My gift to you, little one, is the gift of fertility." Since the prince was born with a tail it was a most welcomed present.

The only two female members of the council stepped forth one after the other. The first was a red headed tall woman named Snow. She sprinkled a yellow dust over the baby as she gave her gift. The gift of Grace.

The second, named Adelle, had long pale purple hair. She was a child for all time and by her side flew two winged cherubs. The dust she sprinkled was colored pink. Her gift was that of Beauty. Within and without.

Next was the cat god, Korin. As he stated his gift he too sprinkled a fine dust over the baby. The dust was white and his gift was Foresight.

Then came forth the only Saiyajin member of the council, Broli. He was born with golden hair and had great powers. The powder was colored brown and as he sprinkled that over the prince's head he declared that his gift was that of Pride.

The great head of the Council then came forth. He was the son of the former head, Guru. His name was Kami. He sprinkled a silver dust over the cradle as he presented his gift. "Young Prince, my gift to you is that of Wisdom." Little Vegeta cooed quite loudly at the tall green man.

Then came the eldest of his three sons, Nail. As Nail sprinkled a fine aqua dust over the babe he said aloud his gift. The gift of Strength.

Next came the youngest of the brothers, Dende. He was shorter than his tall siblings, but his voice rang true as he sprinkled a fine orange powder over the baby. His gift was that of Virtue.

And then came the last of the council members. The second son of Kami, Piccolo. As he was about to bestow his gift to the little Prince; a great gust of wind blew open the doors of the grand hall. In stepped the terrible Frieza and the malicious Babadi.

"Well, well. What have we here? A party? And why wasn't I invited?" The white skinned creature asked in his feminine voice that hid a sadistic and cruel heart.

"You weren't wanted here, you filthy demon!" Bulma yelled at Frieza as she picked up her son from his cradle and held him close.

King Vegeta and many of his men and close friends all gathered around the Queen and infant to protect them if need be.

Frieza just laughed a cackle that made the fine hairs on the napes of those present to rise. Babadi was no improvement. The sight of his evil grinning face sent servants running to safety.

"Not wanted? Now that hurts, your majesty. I would have expected at least a card or a note, but to get nothing. Now that was quite rude. Wouldn't you say so, Babadi?"

"Yes, lord Frieza, very rude. How shall we rectify the matter?" Babadi wanted to cause some pain and suffering. He loved to see people cry and plead for mercy. It was futile, for he had none to give.

"I say teach them about being poor hosts by giving our own gift to the boy. I'm sure they'll be very sorry then for being so lax." Frieza suggested with a eerily gratifying tone.

Bulma hugged her child even tighter causing the baby to whimper and squirm. She tried to sooth him by bouncing the babe lightly. The infant's father drew his sword as he stepped before his wife and son. He would cut the curs before him in two pieces if they tried to come near his family.

"A gift, aye? Hum... what should we give the little prince that he hasn't gotten already. I just hate getting two of the same gifts myself. It'll have to be something special." Babadi trailed off as he thought about the 'gift' while rubbing his chin. Soon the crowd saw a most wicked grin split upon his face. They all knew something bad was about to happen. "I think I now know what to give the little brat. Ah yes. This is our gift to the boy; so you all had better listen. Before the end of his fifteenth year, the prince will cut his finger on the horn of a dragon and die!"

Women in the crowded hall screamed at the cruel curse upon the innocent precious baby. The men charged forth as the two demonic men disappeared without a trace.

Bulma was crying as she held her baby close. "How? How can two people be so cruel as to hurt a little baby. My baby has never done anyone harm. How can this happen?" She sobbed as her speech ended.

The Saiyajin king walked over to his family and held them both close in his arms. Vegeta had no idea on how to protect his only child. His heir.

Kami soon stepped forward. "Your majesties? I think I might know of a way to help the situation."

Vegeta got a hopeful look in his eyes, "You can undo this evil curse?" Bulma also looked at the mage with crystal blue eyes filled with tears.

"I am most sorry. But no. I have already given the boy a gift. But my son, Piccolo, has not." Kami gestured for his middle son to come near the royals.

"Father?" Piccolo was unsure if he was able to rid the cruel fate spoken over the little baby. Looking at the infant with his tail curled around his mother's wrist and staring into his eyes; Piccolo knew he had to try his best.

"Do you think you can undo the curse, son?" Kami asked of him. All those in attendance looked on in great hope.

"Babadi's magic is too strong for me to lift the curse completely." Cries of despair echoed in the stone hall. "But I might be able to lessen it's evil end."

"Then do what you must." Kami had faith in his second son.

"Please, do what you can for my little boy." Bulma begged.

"Yes. Whatever it may be. Just don't let him die." King Vegeta pleaded.

Piccolo took a pinch of an indigo powder from a pouch at his left hip. As he sprinkled that over the baby he spoke a counter spell, "If these ill tidings should come to past. Do not fear, for it shall not last. Not death, for sleep you will take. With true love's first kiss, this spell shall break."

A glow encompassed the infant then it slowly faded. The good kingdoms and people of Planet Plant could now only hope and pray that Piccolo's spell would work.

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60; ❀ Author's Notes ❀

Well, that was my intro to one of my favorite fairytales of all time. I love the Disney® version. I've seen a few fairytales done with Dragon Ball Z characters around. I've never seen this one though. I hope it's ok with everybody. And I hope I get it out before someone else does.

I've read a good one on FF.net. It's a DBZ fan fic of the fairytale "Swan Lake". I can't think of the author's name right now. It was a yaoi. I saw one of "Beauty and the Beast" as well. Pan was Beauty and Trunks was the Beast. Again I can't think of the author. I think someone did "Cinderella" with Kakarot as the maid and Vegeta as Prince Charming. I also think that person did a few other fairytales. Like "Puss In Boots" and "Little Red Riding Hood". I could be wrong. I don't remember that author's name either.

These people inspired me to write this. And since it's my favorite; I am going to do my best possible. Hopefully it doesn't suck. I know I added more than what was in the book and the movie. I just wanted a good introduction. In the book only twelve fairies were invited to the celebration; while in the movie only three are seen. I'll be using all three media in this story. The fairytale, the movie, and Dragon Ball Z.

A little dig at the HBO program "Happily Ever After: Fairytales for every child". If it really was for every child; then how come there aren't any of same sex pairings? Wouldn't that truly be for every child? Just because you change the ethnic background doesn't mean squat. They're still the same. And shouldn't they do ancient myths as well from these cultures? Not just changing ones written by the Teutonic born Brothers Grimm all the time. And lets not forget the Dane, Hans Christian Anderson, too. And then Aesop and other great writers of the past. Just because Rosie Perez does "Robinnita Hood" that doesn't mean the show is "politically correct". (God, how I miss the show "Politically Incorrect"!! But I'm so glad to see Bill on tv again. And isn't it funny that it's on HBO?)

If anybody is confused on the watchtower placements; it's simple. The towers on the mountains are at the four points of the compass. They are located at 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees. Then the towers along the forest are at the points in between. These are located at 45, 135, 225 and 315 degrees.

I also know that there is some OOC-ness. If anybody did notice the summary at the top of the story; you would have been prepared for it. To all those who do complain.... please pay ATTENTION! I might even make Vegeta sing that song "I know you, I waltzed with you once upon a dream" to Kakarot if you people make my mad or piss me off with complaints about there being any OOC-ness after I stated in the beginning that there would be some. I've got it written down word for word people! I'll use it! I swear I will!

Oh yeah!! What did everybody think of my counter spell from Piccolo? I thought it up all on my own. I'm quite pleased with it. I also thought different colored fairy dust for each one of the mages would be cool.

Well you all don't have to review. I know I've stated this at the end of every chapter for "TBA". So... I'm consistent. Sue me! No wait! Don't! All I can spare is my dog. He doesn't do much; just follows me everywhere I go.

But if you do have strong opinions and want them to be heard, then go ahead and review. Otherwise, enjoy.

By the way, I may not be able to post a new chapter every week for this story like I've been doing for "TBA". I've only got one full chapter done and this is it. Just partial chapter 1 and that's about all. "TBA" is getting most of my attention right now. And my muse for this story has been playing hide and seek. Please don't throw a fit if I don't get new chapters out for this story every week.

And with that I say to all of you, good day and good-bye.