Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ The Little Warriors All Grown up ❯ Chapter 41 ( Chapter 42 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Disclaimer: DBZ and its characters belong to Akira Toriyama!

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Two weeks passed since that night. Vegeta couldn't stop tossing and turning in his bed. No, there was much on his mind. Generally he'd be fast asleep by now as he had a long day of training, but sadly sleep did not welcome him tonight. Thoughts kept his mind busy as he felt the rising and falling of ki from the room above his. He knew this was no longer something he could ignore. He knew that he could no longer hide the simple fact.

What were those boys doing? He only knew of ki rising and falling when – No, he couldn't even think it.

He turned again, trying to think of all the conversations he's had with the boys. "But how did you stop Bulma and Trunks becoming your weakness?" He tossed again, groaning. He couldn't stop it. He couldn't stop thinking of what the boys had up their sleeves. Perhaps the little voice in his head was right all along... Perhaps that little slip up Goku had the year before was all it took to finalise it.

He could remember that day clearly. It was sometime just after Christmas. He went to spar outside in the snow with Kakarot. He had asked about Goten and Trunks. Vegeta filled in whatever was possible, still keeping his game face on. The man then had the cheek to chuckle, asking about strange occurrences involving the two boys. Of course, Vegeta didn't understand. But now he did.

-They're together aren't they?-

He couldn't wrap his mind around it. The more he tried accepting it, the more furious he became. Why hadn't either of them spoken up? Why didn't he see the signs earlier? And why, why did fate have it that Trunks was going to mate with his lifelong friend; another man.

He turned around once more, fisting the sheets. Although, he never grew up with such taboo that earthlings had. There were many Saiyans that had mated with the same sex. But he just couldn't understand why it had to be his son. Mirai Trunks never showed the signs, but neither did his son. Heck, his son had so many girlfriends that he didn't even know what to do with them all... But how could... How could Goten be the only one? He tried to contain his anger as he still felt the rising and falling ki. –Disgusting!-

What was he going to do? What was he going to tell his wife, Bulma? What were the others going to think? They wouldn't know... would they? Bulma never mentioned it – apart from the fact that Goten was gay. Did that mean no one knew? He growled quietly, his mind spinning in all directions and suddenly aiming for Goten. Perhaps it was Goten's doing. Perhaps Goten was the one who pushed Trunks into... No, Goten wasn't the type. Goten would never be so over-bearing; he knew by the movement of ki above him, Trunks was the leader of whatever their friendship has turned into.

Once more he thought about what he was going to do. Did he have to confront his son? Did he have to wait longer? No, he couldn't wait any longer. He needed to know straight out why his son has never mentioned this. If anything at all, he felt disappointed. Naturally he wouldn't care. But if it was one thing earth had done to him, it was making him care about his family. Why had Trunks not mentioned this before to either him or Bulma? Yes, perhaps Goten had, but not his son. He couldn't help but grow annoyed at how things were shaping out.

He turned once more.

"What's wrong?" Bulma asked groggily, turning around to her side when she noticed Vegeta was still awake.

"Nothing woman, go back to sleep,"

"Come on Vegeta, you know you can't hide from me,"

"It's not the matter of hiding," he snapped.

"Okay, okay, sorry I even asked," she growled, turning her back to him.

Silence lingered between the couple as Vegeta contemplated whether he should talk to his wife about the matter. He sighed; he knew she would have to give her opinion eventually.

"It's about Trunks and Goten,"

"What about them?" She yawned.

"Have you ever noticed something different about them?"

"Well yeah, they seem to be really happy at the moment,"

"No woman, I don't mean like that. I'm meaning between them," he quickly explained, feeling his anger boil once more.

"No," was all she could reply.

"Then let me ask you this, has Goten ever talked further with you about his –" he paused, "attraction to men,"

"Oh Kami, no. No, he never came back to me about it. Why do you ask?"

Vegeta stayed silent as he thought about what to say next. "Vegeta, is there something you know that I don't?"

He just grunted, turning to his side as well. He decided maybe it would be best to leave her alone so she could ponder over it just like he has for months. Perhaps it could eat her up as well, just as it was doing to him.

"Vegeta, don't give me the cold shoulder now once you got my interest. Did you meet him or something?"

Vegeta rolled his eyes, trying to tune out Bulma's pestering. "Vegeta..." She groaned.

"Next time, have a closer look at the two boys. I think only then you'll get your answer," he finally spoke, ignoring any other cries and protests that came from Bulma.

-Z-

What had Vegeta meant? The following day it kept ringing in her head. She cussed when she kept failing at her experiments. She needed to concentrate on her projects, but yet Vegeta's words would pin her down.

-What did he mean? What was he suggesting? Trunks and Goten were great friends... There would never be something more between them... right?-

She couldn't be sure, so she decided to dig out as much information as she could from her fellow family and friends. Perhaps they could give her more of an insight as to what Vegeta had meant.

"Bulla darling, can I ask you a question?" Bulma asked the day after that. Bulla looked up from her dolls and smiled brightly at her mother.

"Yes mamma?"

"It's about Trunks and Uncle Goten,"

"What about them?" She arched her brows, brushing her doll's hair.

"Have you ever noticed anything strange happen when they are together?"

"Like?" She asked, still confused.

"Oh I don't know... Just something they do that's out of the ordinary... Or you know, something best friends wouldn't do,"

Bulla pondered for a minute, trying to think back to all the things that had crossed her mind lately when it came to her brother and Goten.

"Well, for a while now I can feel ki rising really high from their room. It's sometimes distracting since papa taught me to always be on guard. So sometimes in the early morning hours it would wake me up. I asked papa about it and he said that it didn't matter, the boys were just awake up late and doing stuff like exercise? But I'm not quite too sure why," she shrugged, scratching her head in confusion.

"Oh..." Bulma whispered, unsure of what to think of this new information. Suddenly thoughts of her own experience in ki rising entered her mind. It was quickly changed to the times when she had found the two boys sleeping in the same bed...

"Last summer when Trunks and Uncle Goten took us swimming outside; and something happened. Pan and I knew better though than to believe them,"

"What happened sweetie?"

"Pan and I were seeing who could hold their breath underwater for the longest, so we got them to time it for us. When we couldn't hold our breaths anymore we swam to the top and saw Trunks and Goten do something you and papa do... We asked them but they said they were whispering to each other. But we knew better than that," she pouted and crossed her arms.

Bulma sat next to her daughter with wide shocked eyes. Suddenly everything clicked. She knew now what Vegeta had meant...

This was why she never got to meet Goten's boyfriend. This was why they were so happy together. This was the reason why she had found Trunks give Goten certain looks; why Goten always mattered more. She finally got why Chi-Chi was on edge whenever she mentioned the boys.

She bit her bottom lip. –Who knew about this? Goten and Trunks couldn't have- Suddenly thoughts of the presents shared at Christmas finally made sense. –They all blimn well knew!- She growled.

"Mamma?" Bulla asked when she saw her mother storm off.

Bulma didn't bother to answer her daughter as she raced towards the phone. No, she had to talk to Chi-Chi about this. She knew Chi-Chi wouldn't lie. She had to find out the truth before she jumped to any further conclusions.

-Z-

"Trunks..." Bulma fidgeted, her heart raced as she tried her best to confront her son.

"Yeah mum?" He looked up from his laptop. He was now officially finished with college. Goten was out for the day, doing his deliveries while Trunks was lazing about, on his first week of summer vacation.

"We need to talk," she spoke sternly, sitting next to her son on the couch.

"Sure, anything," he brightly beamed.

"It's about Goten," she quickly said. She had to get this over and done with quickly or else she would chicken out.

"What about him...?" Trunks gulped, suddenly worried that his mother brought him up.

"I'm wondering about his boyfriend..." she nearly whispered. Trunks noticed her heart racing. His eyes widened as he caught on. She knew. He sat up straight, slightly shifting to the side.

"Why Trunks?" She asked in a whisper. "Why didn't... Why didn't you tell me?" She nearly choked.

Trunks stood up abruptly, placing his laptop down. –No! I'm not ready for this! Kami-damn! I'm not ready! How did this happen! How did she figure it out!-

"Trunks, don't... Just tell me," she followed his actions, trying to keep as calm as possible.

"Mu-mum..." he stuttered, still backing up.

"I'm not mad Trunks; I'm just asking you why,"

"Y-you wouldn't understand," his voice broke.

"Why? Why did you both lie to us?"

"What else were we supposed to do mum?" Trunks finally spoke.

"We... We would have understood,"

"Bu-"

"Don't. I asked Chi-Chi and Gohan," her voice raised. "Why did you keep it away from your father and I? Vegeta, sure I understand... But me? I'm your mother Trunks!" Her voice got louder.

"I-I don't know!" He quickly replied, opening his apartment door. He had to get out of there. He wasn't ready for this confession. He was just lazing about and now a rush of emotion was sent his way.

"Trunks, don't go, we can sort this out,"

"What is there to sort out mum?" He stuttered, still feeling her rising ki. He knew she was mad; he was just amazed she kept her cool.

"Trunks..." she nearly growled, walking after him as he walked into the hallway towards the stairs.

"Running away from your problems, boy?" Vegeta asked, standing at the top of the stairs, blocking Trunks' escape.

"Dad!" Trunks quickly jumped; surprised he didn't sense his father.

"Trunks tell me now! Is it true!"

He gulped, nodding his head slowly. He heard his mother choke, coming to realisation that he had kept something so important away from her.

"Why!" She cried out, tears running down her face. "I could have helped you!"

Trunks stood there, watching his mother cry. He couldn't help but grow angry as he watched the scene. Why did fate decide to do this to him now? His hands grew to fists at his sides, seeing his father in the corner of his eye. He knew the next thing he was going to say is going to let hell loose.

"Why? I'll tell you why!" He suddenly shouted as he pointed to Vegeta. "That's fucking why!" He cussed. Bulma's eyes bulged as she heard her son swear.

"You live under the pressure of making HIM proud and then you tell me why!" He added, knowing if there was a way to finally confess, he better do it now with all of its glory.

"But Trunks, I am your mother!"

"I know, but you would have told him!"

"That still doesn't explain this whole situation to me Trunks! Why did I have to hear this from Vegeta and others? Huh! Tell me that! You left poor Goten in the middle of this? Chi-Chi was in tears when I asked her about it!"

Trunks' eyes twitched when he heard Vegeta's name within her cries. His face reddened even more. If there was ever a time to let out all his pent up emotion, now was the time. Now was his only chance to let it all out, no matter what it really is.

"That's exactly fucking why! Disappointment OKAY!" He finally growled, banging his hand against the wall, creating a slight indent in the wood.

"Expectations! People expecting that you will marry a female and have lots of fucking kids. Expecting you will succeed and carry on the heir. Expectations that you will be strong!" He glared at Vegeta.

"Every fucking day! You never once told me you were proud of me after you sacrificed yourself all those years ago! I always saw those stupid looks! You always thought you were greater than me. You looked at me like I was some piece of shit! Well guess what, I don't fucking care anymore!" His ki flared, releasing all the pent up emotions.

"I've had enough of hiding it okay? So while we're here, let's fucking be honest! So, what if I'm in love with my best friend! What if we've done crazy things? What if we have sex? What if we will never fall apart? What if we get married one day! Everyone else fucking accepted it, why can't you!" He shouted once more.

"Yes! All those girls were cover ups, just like Goten! How could you NOT imagine two boys falling in love after knowing each other their whole lives? You're both fucking geniuses! It isn't that hard!"

"Trunks!" Vegeta shouted. Bulma cried, falling to her knees.

"No, no more Trunks! Either accept me for who I am or Goten and I will leave!" He growled once more, seeing red as his eyes turned teal and his hair glowed.

Vegeta raised his ki, gripping the cloth of his son's collar and banging him into the wall. He had to control his son's rage.

"Say that again, boy!" Vegeta snarled, banging Trunks again.

"Stop it!" Bulma screamed. "Stop it both of you!"

They both froze, looking towards the shrieking woman.

"Who said I never accepted it! What gave you the idea that I wouldn't!" Teal eyes met blue for the first time since the conversation had started. His mouth fell open.

"Trunks, I love you no matter what! I don't care if you love woman, men, I mean heck, even animals! That will never change the fact that you are my son! I don't care. I will love you no matter what!" She shrieked again, never loosing eye contact.

Vegeta slowly released Trunks. His mouth gapped opened as he slowly over time walked closer to his mother who slowly rose to her feet.

"I know. I know now. I accept that you love Goten. I always knew deep down; like many others, I always knew something could end up happening. But the thing that made me upset is that you never came to me. I have always been open to you about these things. The least you could have done is-"she was cut short when she suddenly felt Trunks' strong arms around her tiny body.

"Mum," he shook, tears running down his face. "I'm so sorry," he cried out. "I'm so sorry." She cried with him, swaying slightly as she listened to his repeated words.

Vegeta watched the embrace. Bulma slightly looked up to see Vegeta watching them. They shared a moment glance before he walked away abruptly.

For the first time in her life, she saw an expression she never thought she'd see on his face. Guilt.

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A/N

Do you ever think that Vegeta could feel guilt? Could he possibly feel bad that Trunks couldn't trust him enough to be understanding of the situation? I think Trunks deals with a lot of pressure from Vegeta which led me to thinking perhaps that's the base of it all. That's what would make it hard for Goten and Trunks. But what about Vegeta? What would Vegeta think of it?

I know many people have thoughts of what Vegeta's reaction would be like if he ever found out Trunks was gay. I mean sure, there's a few humour ones and then a few darker reactions... I wasn't exactly too sure what one I wanted at first. The most obvious one is always, Vegeta will rage. He could never accept Trunks to be gay...right?

But I'm thinking realistically here (and perhaps that sets my Vegeta differently to the ones so many people picture in their heads.) You're a man from space. You've all your life been with aliens who could have been any sexuality. Why would you start caring once it involved your son? Vegeta has seen god-knows-what in his lifetime. Do you think it would really matter that Trunks liked men?

I think the things that would matter would be who it was. Of course, the opinions on Goten would be... a bit of a mix. Goten has known Trunks all his life, sure it's possible... but then, it's his rival's son... But then Goten is strong and possibly a lot better than any average human... Etc. A lot of thoughts that weighs the cons and the pros... Which got me thinking...

If anything, relating to my story, Vegeta would be mad at Trunks not trusting him enough. All the pressure he puts on Trunks possibly makes Trunks afraid to do things in front of his father. Think back to the earlier chapters when Trunks was sketchy about drinking in front of Vegeta... I think that's a possibility. We all know for a fact that Trunks looks up to his father. So that definitely points out that Trunks would be afraid to let his father down... From a realistic point of view, telling your parents that you're not straight is a very difficult thing to do. I find it hard to write it down to be honest.

I guess it doesn't help when we somehow form personalities for the characters in our own heads. Over time your opinions on characters and their personality's changes... I guess that's why there are only a few authors out there that could capture their character spot on.

I'm sorry if you find this chapter or the next chapter disappointing. I was trying to link the earlier events together. I've been putting off uploading this chapter long enough. It's time to reveal what I thought could *realistically* happen. I've let this story drag on more than what was needed.

Would you seriously blame them for being mad though? I gather Trunks is a very open guy to his parents... But to hold something so important from them while everyone else knew must've been a real big shocker.