Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ To Hell Together ❯ Part 10 ( Chapter 10 )

Hi, mlf! Uhmm…I didn't mean to offend you. And I know what means to break ones heart. Don't take this story too seriously. It's just my imagination. In this chapter Goku will explain everything about his and Chichi's relationship. Once again - this is only my imagination, so don't be very surprised.

Hi, ladykatt! No, Chichi is a good woman there. I like all DBZ characters (except Chaolzu, or what his name) so no bashing there.

Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ characters.

Warnings: Yaoi - G/V.

To Hell Together by chayron (lttomb@yahoo.com)

Part 10

After some time, at the lake, Goku noticed that Vegeta seemed to be sleepy. "I'm sorry you can't sleep because of me."

Vegeta shook his head. "The last several nights you haven't been dreaming…at least, not nightmares…" He chuckled contentedly as Kakarott turned bright red for the hundredth time that day. How Kakarott could calmly walk around naked but be so embarrassed about having wet dreams? Vegeta couldn't understand why but this side of Kakarott always turned him on. Vegeta felt himself starting to get hot. Vegeta sat up, pulling his legs closer and crossing them. "What were you dreaming about? I mean before…" he quickly added noticing that Kakarott's eyes went incredibly wide.

Goku shifted uneasily. There was an unpleasant silence for a moment. Goku was surprised that Vegeta was interested in those dreams, but then, he wasn't able to sleep because of them.

"I'll tell you, but only if you tell me about that seizure." Goku deliberately avoided the word `panic'.

Vegeta squirmed. What the hell was this? A talk show?! No one knew about that weakness of his. He had never told anyone about that. He couldn't tell anyone about it! A warrior having panic attacks... Kakarott would loathe and shun him. He wouldn't even be considered as a choice for a mate. It was an illness! Vegeta shook his head. "No."

Goku stared at the prince. Vegeta was afraid. That cursed pride of his! Goku thought a moment. He could refuse to tell his side… Goku shook his head. Even though Vegeta could sometimes be very childish, they weren't children. "Okay, I'll tell you," he slowly inhaled.

"You don't have to," Vegeta felt guilty because of his hiding.

"No, I want to. I think it's good to share your problems with others; it helps." Goku turned to the side that he would be able to see Vegeta's eyes. Vegeta just snorted at his statement.

"No, it kills…"

"So, are you saying that you're going to use what I say against me? You want to know my fears and later use that knowledge against me?"

Vegeta stared silently at Kakarott. Kakarott wasn't angry. He was playing with him. But the play was fair enough. "No… I didn't ask because of that. You know that…"

"Yeah, I know. The worst thing that could happen would be you teasing me about it."

"Maybe…" Vegeta flashed his trademark smirk at Goku.

Goku nodded. "We were enemies a long time ago. I am not your enemy now. I want to be your friend, if you'll let me…"

"Yes, at the moment, I consider you my friend."

Goku almost choked. Well…that was…easy… Incredible! He thought that the situation called for a hug, but he was afraid that if he tried it, his status would change again. "So you won't tell me because of your pride? You know I didn't tell anyone about that incident with Trunks…"

"Yes, I know," Vegeta confirmed and went silent. His eyes didn't change from his hollow expression.

"Okay," Goku didn't intend to force Vegeta further. He was already in a delicate position. It was already a big achievement that the prince had accepted him as a friend and was talking to him. "I killed my grandfather near that house."

Vegeta furrowed his brows, trying to understand. Then he remembered that Bulma had mentioned a man with Kakarott's son's name. So, he had raised Kakarott in that house…

"It was an accident. I was a child, and on a full moon I turned into Oozaru. I…don't remember the rest… After a while, the dreams started. I would see myself as Oozaru, and I would hunt my grandfather down. I would kill him." He paused, taking a deep breath. "After I left my son, I would dream about him, too. Oozaru would leave him to die in the deep hollow... And since I came back here, the dreams have become even more vivid."

Vegeta swept a hand through his hair. Oh, GodS, Kakarott was so… But there was something more. And Kakarott wasn't telling him. "So, you feel guilty because of those things? You feel guilty and see it as Oozaru in your dreams?" Vegeta couldn't believe it. How long Kakarott had been carrying this guilt? "But that's stupid. Children cannot control their transformations. It takes experience. You could blame it on bad luck that the man couldn't turn into Oozaru too and tame you. It happened on Vegeta-sei sometimes... And your son… It isn't common here on the Earth, but it was just an instinct. Your son was already old enough to take care of himself; he even killed Cell. You realized this and went looking for new activity, for a new challenge. That's normal for Saiyans. I don't see any reason for you to feel guilty."

"But Chichi…"

"You weren't mated to her, and you didn't even know she was carrying your child. And unmated Saiyans aren't very affectionate to their lovers. Not that I would even call her your lover. I doubt she could satisfy you sexually."

Goku stared at Vegeta, turning red. He murmured, "No, it's not so easy…"

"Do you enjoy torturing yourself? Sometimes you need to not only remember but forget, too…"

Vegeta watched as Kakarott submerged himself in his thoughts. He felt guilty. It was his fault Kakarott thought of himself as a monster. He should have enlightened him earlier about Saiyan instincts and customs.

Vegeta's tail was high in the air and twitching. When was Kakarott going to ask what `mating' meant for a Saiyan?!

"And when you mentioned mating… What did you mean by that? Chichi and I, we are mated."

Finally. "No, you are married. That's a different thing. That is an Earth custom. Saiyans mate. The mating ritual has two parts. First, the two Saiyans have a fight to decide which of them will be the dominating one and which will be the submissive one of the pair. Actually, that ritual is mostly for male couples." Vegeta watched Kakarott's face, trying not to miss his reaction.

"In the case of a male/ female couple, the female is almost always weaker. They still fight; it's a tradition. It's a good turn on," Vegeta smirked at Goku who had decided to sit. "The second part is the bonding. During sex, the dominant one marks the submissive as his/hers. Thus they create a bond," Vegeta finished.

He waited for Kakarott's reaction. He couldn't read anything more than neutral interest. That was strange. Had Kakarott already known that, or did he simply not care? Could he be wrong about the tall Saiyan's interest? No, he had read him correctly. Kakarott really did have an eye on him. All the signs… Even now he could see the longing in those not-so-innocent eyes…

"And what is a bond exactly?" Goku finally asked. The whole conversation was awkward. He thought he would be happy to find out his attraction to Vegeta was normal, but now he felt…downhearted. Vegeta didn't even consider him a possibility…

"It depends on the pair. Normally, after some time, they can feel each other's emotions. I have heard that sometimes, after sixty or seventy years, some pairs were even able to read each other's thoughts. Others can become very attached to each other and can even die if the other of them dies. Some, after the bonding, share memories or different abilities, such as fighting techniques and character features."

"That sounds like magic…"

"Hn. Nature magic, if anything. It's all part of upholding and prolonging the species. That `magic' enables better protection and understanding for the pair. But it didn't help…" Vegeta sighed.

Goku scrunched his brow. "But, Vegeta…male pairings have nothing to do with saving the species …"

"Saiyan males can bear children."

Several seconds passed until Goku realized what Vegeta was talking about. Then it took several more for him to realize that it concerned him, too. His mouth parted, his hand subconsciously going to his belly. "I can get pregnant?!" Goku's eyes were big in unbelief.

"If you sleep with another male, yes."

"Oh shiiiiiit…" Goku heavily exhaled then scratched his head. He looked at Vegeta. "Why haven't you told me this before?"

"You didn't ask."

"Oh…" Goku blinked then suddenly realized something else. "Does that mean you can get pregnant too…?"

"Yes."

Kakarott stared at him for some time before beginning to howl with laughter. Vegeta smacked him on the forehead. That was not the reaction he had been waiting for.

"I'm sorry, Vegeta," Goku was still laughing, "but when I imagine you with a big tummy and swollen breasts…"

"That's not funny, you moron!"

"Oh yeah, about breasts…" Goku felt himself curious, "Do Saiyan males..." Goku couldn't help laughing.

"Oh, shut up, you idiot!"

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have laughed," Goku calmed a bit and gave Vegeta a smile.

"No, you shouldn't have," Vegeta fumed, "because some day it might be you with those `swollen breasts'!"

"I would like to see who could dominate me…" Goku laughed. He suddenly shut up and cast a glance at Vegeta.

Vegeta smirked at him. Goku gulped, his eyes quickly traveling to the darkening sky above his head. That had hurt. Goku sighed.

"It's darkening already, we should go."

Vegeta almost growled, annoyed at himself. Kakarott was going to run from him. "You miss your harpy?"

Goku looked at Vegeta, surprised. What was that strange tone in the prince's voice? He shrugged his shoulders. "When she isn't upset, she's really a nice person. She's happy almost all the time now. But, you know, if I hadn't wanted kids, I doubt I would have married her."

Vegeta stared at him, speechless. He had to ask… "Does she know?"

"Of course she knows," Goku nodded. "Actually, it was her suggestion…"

Vegeta watched Kakarott, still unbelieving. And he thought Kakarott had married her because he had no idea what a `marriage' was. Kakarott had obviously thought about it. Of course, not without that harpy's help, but still… And how annoyed he must have been when he realized the woman didn't get pregnant so easily. Altogether, it was a miracle that humans were compatible with Saiyans. He only knew of one other race that had been able to successfully breed with Saiyans. Now he better understood the relationship between Kakarott and his harpy.

"That surprises you, doesn't it." It was more a statement than a question.

"Yes…a bit…" Vegeta answered truthfully. But it made him more worried than surprised. If Kakarott wanted kids so badly, there would be a problem. Vegeta wasn't ready for it, what's more, his illness was an even bigger problem now… But at least now he didn't need to be worried about that woman's influence on the big baka. Vegeta stood up. "We really should go. Your harpy will be upset."

Goku waved that off, not moving. "We made a deal after I came back: she stops her nagging, and I don't tell anyone about Marcel."

"Who's Marcel?"

"Her lover."

"Her what?!" Vegeta almost choked. "You let that insolent bitch have a lover behind your back?!" Vegeta couldn't believe what he had heard.

Goku blinked, surprised. Vegeta was livid. Hell, he was shouting... "Don't call her that," Goku protested then shrugged his shoulders. "So, what? I was actually relieved when I found out. The relationship between us was based more on food and desire than love." Kakarott was slightly blushing. "I know it was my fault, too. I left her, after all… Now I'm staying with her because of Goten."

"And sex!" Vegeta added angrily, almost growling.

Goku blushed fiercely. "And sex," he agreed.

Vegeta snorted at him then sat up again. "When did you find out?"

"She told me everything when I came back. She said they had been together for five years. Actually I'm surprised and grateful that she didn't bring him home to see the kids or moved in with him. You know, I was dead after all…"

"I doubt she did that for the children or for you. She probably did it that way because she was worried about what everyone would think."

"You're wrong there," Goku shook his head. "She said she respects our marriage, even if it was a mistake, and after a couple of months, when Goten's eight, we'll get a divorce."

"Respect?! She slept with another man while you were still married!" Vegeta was so angry his face turned red. Â

"I don't understand you, Vegeta. You told me yourself that we weren't bonded and we aren't tied to each other. And now you're harping on her..."

"She is human! By their standards it's a low move!"

"So you are applying double standards to her? As long as she didn't bring that Marcel home, I don't care."

"What a nice family! So, when Marcel is busy, you fuck her?!" Vegeta's voice had taken on a high pitch.

"Vegeta!"

Vegeta shut up. Kakarott hadn't liked that. He really wasn't happy about his tantrum. And when did he himself start to behave like a jealous woman?! It wasn't his business if the bitch was sleeping with another man besides Kakarott. But he was kidding himself. He knew why he was mad about the whole situation. She had been touched by other male and then went on to Kakarott. Okay, he could deal with the thing about a sort of agreed upon marriage/divorce thing, but this… Vegeta scrunched his nose.

"What now?" Goku asked discontentedly.Â

"Nothing. It's late. I want to sleep."

"You don't seem sleepy to me…"

"I know better!" Frustrated Vegeta stood up and went to pick up the frying pan and spices.

"Okay, okay…" Goku sighed, standing up, too. He stretched then walked over to Vegeta, laying a hand on the prince's shoulder. He put two fingers to his forehead.

As soon as they reappeared in the old house, Vegeta smacked Goku's hand from his shoulder, flared his ki and went into the dark kitchen. He put up the pan and spices, making as much noise as possible and somehow feeling better because of it.

"Why are you so angry?" Goku stood behind the prince, watching him intently.

"I'm not angry!" Vegeta turned around. "Leave me alone! Go back to your bitch. After all, you don't want to make her unhappy, don't you?!"

Goku watched Vegeta from the doorway, then crossed his arms and leaned back against the wall. "I think I'll stay here tonight. I don't care about her moods, and Goten is probably sleeping already," he said after a longish pause.

Vegeta snorted at Goku then pushed past him into the living room.

Goku stayed leaning against the wall with his brow furrowed, staring at the ground. Vegeta's behavior was…interesting. He was acting like he was… Goku's eyes widened in realization and understanding. Vegeta was jealous! Vegeta was jealous of him! Then at the lake, that tone in his voice…

Goku stood up straight. Vegeta was jealous of him and Chichi, like he himself was jealous of him and Bulma! Oh, GodS! But what did that mean?! If Vegeta was jealous of him, then it must mean that he felt something for him. But then…then why he didn't show it?!

Goku scratched his head furiously. That stuff about mating… Maybe there was something useful there… That story about dominant and submissive… He was stronger than Vegeta, at least right now… So was he expected to be the dominating male? Was he expected to take the first step? To `court' Vegeta? How in hell should he know?!

But maybe it was only that heat thing Piccolo had been talking about. Vegeta's scent had gotten stronger over the last several days. He might be doing that jealousy thing subconsciously. Goku sighed, annoyed. He pushed off of the wall and went to the living room.

Vegeta was sitting on his bed, his hands crossed, glowing with ki.

"Vegeta, light some candles. You'll burn the bed."

Vegeta glared at him then extinguished his ki, laying down with his back to Goku.

"Vegeta, stop it!" Vegeta didn't react. "What's wrong with you? Why are you doing this? I don't understand! I'm simply not able to understand!" Goku was getting angry because of Vegeta's stubbornness and childishness.

"Shut up, and go to sleep!"

Goku's ki shot up for a moment. Vegeta's back visibly tensed but relaxed after a second when Goku's ki dropped.

"If you are trying to banish me, to make me leave, you should have just told me to go." Goku watched as Vegeta's back tensed for a moment again. "I offered for you to live here, not for us to live together, so I wouldn't have been offended."

"No."

"No what?" Goku asked when he didn't get anything more.

"I am not trying to banish you."

"Then what are you doing?"

Vegeta was silent for a while, then turned around to face Goku. "I'm being angry."

"I see that. Why?"

Vegeta blinked then looked down at his pillow. "Because of that harpy."

Goku sat on a nearby chair. Finally they were getting somewhere. "Look, she told me everything. We made a deal. There weren't any promises."

"Fuck her! I don't give a shit about what she told you! How can you…" Vegeta suddenly shook his head then turned to the wall again. "Never mind. Go to sleep."

Vegeta listened as Kakarott growled behind him, thoroughly annoyed. He had been doing that a lot recently. He listened as Kakarott went to his bed, cursing under his breath.

Goku lay on his bed, fuming. Vegeta could be so childish sometimes! What did it matter that Chichi and he had come to an agreement? Why did it bother Vegeta so much? It had nothing to do with Vegeta.

Goku sighed. He really wanted to work this out with the prince. If friendship was all he could have with Vegeta, he didn't want a sore spot between them.

He rolled over, pulling the covers up. He'd try again tomorrow.

TBC