Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ tHe DeStInY oF ChAlLeNgE ❯ Eyes of the Beholder... ( Chapter 5 )

The Destiny of Challenge

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~Author's Note- Hey everyone! Thank you all reviewers and readers. Please don't bother in writing flames, you chose to read this story and if you don't like it tuff… it isn't my fault because you chose a story that doesn't interest you. So far so good though, no flames have been made so that's cool =). Later…

Chapter 5~ "Eyes of the Beholder"…

Walking rather arrogantly Stump continued towards the dinning quarters. The sweet aromas filled his lungs with each breath he took.

"This must be the work of some other slave onna, surely not that blue harpies doings." He mumbled as he strutted past some guards.

`Now I'm even insulting her when she isn't present! How does she do this to me?' Stump thought rather annoyed that Bulma still filled his thoughts. As each second past by his thoughts seemed to grow deeper along with his hate for her…or was there something other than hate. The agitated Prince decided to go no further in his trail of thoughts and neglected admitting anything…even to himself. Lifting his gaze from his feet he looked to a door where the aroma of food was strongest. Located directly in from the door he could see a full head of blue hair swishing about the room. His eyes narrowed, simply refusing to go and take any more torment of that damn woman he turned on his heel until he faced the opposite direction. Satisfied that he could no longer see Bulma he let out a small sigh. Stump's face curved into a grin when he saw a door opened about half way. Though a dinning table was clearly inside. Seeing this as a chance to venture further from his `distraction', Stump walked a little bit hastily to the door. Upon reaching it he swung it open and stalked his way over to one of the seats. Though little did Stump know, this table was reserved for the Lord and his family of the manner along with the main guards.

Moments later the room filled with numerous saiyans ranging in height, strength, and stature. Though Stump took no heed to their threatening glares and displays of aggression. Such weaklings were simply not worth any response. A scowl plastered on his face would do for now. Suddenly everything seemed to go quiet, slightly surprised by this gesture Stump let out a small grunt in satisfaction. Though this state seemed to pass by quickly, as Stump noticed why everything had gone so quiet. Entering the room at that very second was a saiyan…a male, average height, the imprints on his face made the fact that he was old noticeable. Shortly after came a female saiyan with dark brown eyes and a slightly obese body though none the less pretty. Age seemed to dwindle on her face with the light wrinkles curving into her skin. Two other female saiyans, who were noticeably younger with their ebony hair, gracefully made their way into the room while winking at several guards. One of the girls Stump recognized as the female he had stumbled upon naked this morning. As the girl Bulma referred to as Halie noticed Stump's presence she blushed in remembrance of the events that took place not too long ago. The bright pink that hung like a vale over the young woman's face didn't go unnoticed. The male saiyan who Stump would come to know as Lord Zaladar caught his daughters gaze and directed his attention to where the stranger was seated. `By the end of this breakfast I'm going to know everything about this young man that my daughter so obviously has taken a liking to.' He thought while taking his seat at the front of the elongated table. The seat upon which he sat resembled a throne and was greatly different from all the regular wooden chairs that took up the rest of the table space. Stump watched the scene of the whole area, including the throne like seat. `Doesn't this look familiar.' Stump grunted inwardly while taking in the sight of how everyone seemed to have a particular order according to class. `Great now I have to put up with an imposter' he grumbled at the thought of how this `Lord' was making his insignificant estate to be an entire kingdom. And of course himself as the noble king of his little empire.

"What a fool!" Stump chuckled as he tapped his fingers awaiting the food.

The comment that Stump spoke so freely was heard by most in the room, excluding Lord Zaladar and those sitting at the farthest end of the table. Unexpectedly the man sitting directly across from Stump stood and exited, leaving a space open. Though the cause of the saiyan guards odd action came apparent as Halie sat in the opening. Stump grimaced at her `attempt' of seducing actions. Including the famous obscure amounts of cleavage showing. From Halie moving many guards were quite confused, though many got the idea when they saw her looking over Stump intensively. Stump, trying to avoid eye contact with the persistent woman, turned his head looking over the situation he was currently in. The guard seated closest to Lord Zaladar seemed familiar. After reading the signature of his ki Stump pondered for a moment…`Where in the hell did I meet this saiyan guard?' after a few more moments of thought Stump answered his previous question `Ahh…now I know. That's that damn guard that led me here with Kakorrot. Humph…I wonder if he'll try and squeal on me' Stump thought grinning inwardly at the thought of what harm the old guard would succumb to if he decided to do so. Stump was in no mood to deal with anyone's insolence…especially not on an empty stomach. Just as Stump was seeking out who the guard was exactly, the guard himself was doing the same. Once realizing that Stump was a common slave his mouth dropped in surprise. Quickly his surprise vanished as he glared hardly at the intruder, as if daring him. Just as quickly as his glare had hardened his features the guard turned to Lord Zaladar with a soft face,

"Lord Zaladar, sir, may I speak freely?" the guard spoke in a respectful tone.

Abruptly the two doors at the far left of the room darted open and dozen of slaves made their way into the room. All hands occupied with large trays holding numerous kinds of food. The guard who had spoke before was silenced by the swift movement of Lord Zaladar's hand as he spoke,

"There shall be silence from all unless spoken upon." He said in a noble manner.

`How can such a fool be a lord? He thinks he is king for Gora's sake!' Stump thought irritably. (Gora is the watcher of Vegeta-sei like Kami is for earth). Plates were then set down in front of every seated saiyan. Stump fumbled a bit with a utensil that was laying to the right of his plate. He felt a hard glare on the back of his head, once turning he found the beholder. With dark sapphire eye, the being stood stunned at his presence. He immediately identified this being as Bulma. The one he was trying to avoid though apparently to no avail. Her eyes petrified him as he stared back at her. Before he could even react she tossed her head up, nose pointing in the air, and hair dancing at her shoulders she waltzed away setting more trays on the large dinning table. Upon returning nearer she glanced at him and as if something struck her she grinned maliciously and sauntered off towards the doors she had entered from. Before moments could pass she returned with more trays and continued placing them on the table. `What is that damn woman up to?' Stump thought angered that he couldn't answer that himself until it was too late. All of his thoughts were interrupted by a presence behind him, stroking his tail as they passed. Not being able to suppress a groan of utter pleasure. Once he opened his eyes everyone else was looking at him a bit confused. The room was so silent you could hear a pin drop, this made Stump a little uneasy but before he could think much of it the silence was interrupted by a shrilling giggle coming from none other than…Halie. Lord Zaladar chuckled lightly before putting on a stern face,

"Now…now, honey, we can't have any of that at the table. Save your emotions for later…in your bed." He said surprisingly serious.

Halie giggled once more before laying her eyes back on Stump.

"Okay…daddy, if you say so." She said not bothering to redirect her attention.

Stump was appalled. He didn't find this woman attractive…to the least. He then jerked his head back expecting to see who touched his tail, though all he saw was an empty room. Stump sighed softly and brought his attention back to the matter presently at hand…food! Grabbing several plate loads he began to furiously scarf down the food nearest to him. In seeing this motion all the other saiyans in the room became hungry themselves and imitated his primitive actions. Within 10 minutes most of the food was gone and Stump almost had his fill. He reached out to grab a loaf of bread when he suddenly couldn't bring himself to even move. All actions on his part were out of the question, all he could do was…purr? The gentle caressing being evoked on his tail with driving him mad. The low animalistic purr was released in a low husky voice, reaching everyone's ears. Their eyes shot up from their food and they saw the creator. Some how they weren't surprised though they were a bit interested at what could urge him to react as he was. A fist slammed down on the table making it vibrate violently. Everyone turned their attention from Stump to Lord Zaladar as his eyes sparked with anger. Stump still preoccupied purring almost inaudibly now didn't even notice.

"That's quite enough! Halie I thought I already told you!" Lord Zaladar barked.

Stump was pulled from his current state by the low rumble of the lord's voice echoing throughout the room.

"But…but…daddy. I'm not doing anything!" Halie spoke in a surprised and somewhat jealous fashion.

Stump was thoroughly confused, he just couldn't figure out who or what was stroking his tail. With erotic emotions welling up inside of him he felt as if he was going to blow any second. Once regaining his composure he looked up to Lord Zaladar who was now looking at him questionably. Stump remained silent simply glaring at the Lord who was searching for an answer in his face though to no avail. The awkward moment was ended by ,the guard Stump had been brought here by, speaking,

"Gosh I knew the one saiyan guard he had come with was gay…but him too! What is Vegeta-sei coming to?" the guard growled.

Stump jerked his head back in disgust `GAY! How dare he insult me!' he thought angered by the mere thought. Light chuckles filled the room as all the other saiyans seemed to find humor in it all. Which simply angered Stump even more. As his ki level started to rise the laughter abruptly ended and they continued eating as if nothing had happened. Though some were now fearful of the stranger. Stump eyes gazed lazily about the room when he saw an odd object that flayed about from under the table's cloth. `It's…it's…blue!' Stump thought realizing that it was a tail. `That could only belong to one saiyan…that damn onna! I knew it would be too late when I discovered her scheme. Damn!' he thought enraged that he had been tricked by a woman…not to mention a common slave! Stump stood up and stalked towards the exit of the room to go in search of the blue haired saiyan that haunted his mind ever since he met her. Before he could barge out of the room Lord Zaladar materialized right in front of Stump, blocking the doorway. A scowl formed on the sharp features of Stump's face as he impatiently looked at the old saiyan. `Now what does the old bastard have to say? Does he really think he can detain me?' Stump thought pondering on what would lead the saiyan to believe that he could stop the all mighty Prince…well Stump for now though that was far from his thoughts.

"What do you want old man?" Stump blurted out each syllable in a rather annoyed tone.

Everyone gasped at the disrespect of which their `master' was receiving from an inferior being.

"You have guts to speak to your elder and by far superior in that manner, I'll give you that. Though you are foolish, your intelligence is questionable, your strength is acknowledgeable though can be belittled by many, and your heart… so cold and distant. Yet you are a true saiyan…what is your name young n'? Lord Zaladar spoke strongly.

Stump let out a small grunt in disapproval of the comments though was somewhat prideful at the thought of being a true saiyan.

"Such strong words, have you not any fear for your life? And you speak as if you were superior to the King…or even the Prince!" Stump retorted though in a dis-attached manner.

"Ha…it seems that you are somewhat confused. The King is a higher being compared to the Prince, have you not any common sense boy? Though fear for my life upon a guards hands would be cowardly." Lord Zaladar's voice bellowed mockingly.

"Then you would be underestimating the power of your opponent, a very unwise decision on your part." Stump said menacingly.

"I wasn't even aware that you were to be considered an opponent." Lord Zaladar spoke.

"Well since you are incapable of seeing the obvious, I'll help you." Stump said in a nonchalant fashion.

Lord Zaladar's body tensed as Stumps ki slowly escalated. The silence was broken by a low whimper. Before Stump could blink his body was in the possessive hold of Halie.

"Oh no…no don't do anything! You both mean so much to me." Halie whimpered while gripping at Stump's chest.

Stump's scowl deepened when he couldn't jerk away from the irritating woman who was clutching on to him. If he were to use any more force the frail being was sure to break. `What do I care?' Stump thought maliciously. Another saiyan entered the room and leapt to where the whole scene was occurring. Once anticipating what Stump was going to do to the woman that wrapped herself around him, the saiyan forced her body between the two and lodged herself tightly into the small distance that was left between Stump and Halie. Stump was thoroughly bewildered by the saiyans actions though didn't think much of it until he came to realize that the awkward saiyan was Bulma. `Good now I can get rid of both of the damn women that have been aggravating me. I have quite enough of their damn babble, I don't need anymore disturbances.' Stump thought to himself. Though as he looked upon the sapphire blue eyes he felt so lost…yet captured. He couldn't bring himself to bring harm to the female that stood before him. What was going on? Even the great Prince couldn't answer that…

A/N

What did you think? And oh ya does anyone know how to make it so people can submit un-signed reviews? I'm not sure how to change it so please help!!! And you know in the beginning how B/V were all young well I'm going to alter it so that Bulma was 16 at the time and Vegeta was 19. The only reason it was like that before was so they would be teens at the present time. So, thought y'all should know…later.