Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Trials and Tribulations of Being Royalty ❯ Interlude: A Match Made In Heaven ( Chapter 20 )

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AN: Just an interlude piece, the newspaper article. Next chapter to be out asap.

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A Match Made In Heaven . . . Or Hell?

Future marriage between the Demon and Angel . . . or just two devils in disguise?

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In a shocking twist of events, our sources have revealed the upcoming announcement of marriage between the Saiyan Prince Vegeta and the Heir to the Maou Kingdom throne, Princess Chi-Chi Maou. The arrangements were made between the two Kings over the weekend, the wedding to take place on the turn of the New Year.

Prince Vegeta, one of three refugees's from the Planet Vegeta, is a mysterious royal figurehead, and almost nothing is known of the Prince himself. He stems from the ancient royal lines of the Saiyan race, tracing back to the original Super Saiyan, the legendary golden haired warrior of this alien race. Although next to nothing is known of the Prince, his race is known throughout the galaxy as a ban or ruthless warriors. Their history includes working under the tyrant Frieza, purging planets of its inhabitants and destroying worlds themselves.

The Prince is said to be just as ruthless as his race is known for. Students who attend school, whose names will not be disclosed, with Prince Vegeta speak of his harsh attitude, cruel looks, sadistic behavior, and unspeakable strength. Many have spoken of threats against their life, torture beyond their imagination, each stemming from something as slight as a look at the hardened Prince. With his race's cruel history, and his own brutal nature, the people are left to wonder if he should be a royal figurehead here on earth.

Princess Chi-Chi Maou, heir to the Maou Kingdom, is the daughter of Gyuu Maou and the late Serenity Hikari-Maou. Born and raised within their home palace, the Princess was surrounded by constant attention. Media reports from earlier years report the child Princess as Princess of their Hearts, a charming and beautiful child.

Many still speak of the fairy tale romance that occurred in the Maou Kingdom. The low class commoner married to the Prince of the land. It was a tale spun within the silk of fantasy. This was the marriage of the King Maou and his Queen Serenity. While Gyuu Maou ruled the kingdom, Queen Serenity formulated many charities and coalitions for the less fortunate in the Kingdom and those outside of the bounds. The Maou Family was spoken with nothing but kindness and love by almost all.

Only the fairy tale romance fell to a tragic end, never gaining the happily ever after. A mysterious end came of the Queen, plunging the family and Kingdom into darkness that has reigned ever since. There is no knowledge of the Queen's death, only rumors of foul play. In the grief of the King, rebellions skewered the land, plaguing the Kingdom. It was only as of late that the rebellions ended, and the King taking rein once more.

However, the death of the Queen left a dark stain upon the family. Many say that the young Princess was the one to find her body; others say that she witnessed the Queen's death. After the funeral, the heir was not seen by anyone outside of the castle walls for years. It was only recently that the Princess has made her return to public life, though not receiving the kind words from her childhood.

Instead, many speak of her cold attitude, one matching and rivaling the one that the Saiyan Prince is said to carry. Gone is the Princess's smiles and laughter that charmed the public years ago, only icy beauty and critical comments remain.

One citizen of the Maou Kingdome says, "After her mother's death, the Princess became cold and cruel. Her mother would be turning in her grave to know just what her daughter had become. That mother of hers was the kindest soul ever known, one everyone believed the Princess to have. But now we all know different."

There have been previous rumors of a love affair with another of the Saiyan race, however, with this impending announcement of marriage, the public is plagued with thoughts of a kingdom bound to be ruled under a cold and tight rein. Many must wonder how these two would rule what used to be one of the most prestigious kingdoms upon this planet.

Even worse are the reports of the physical beating given to Count Visto at the annual gala hosted by the Count and his wife. Records show that this social figurehead was released from the hospital three weeks after the assault. He was treated with multiple abrasions, a severe concussion, three broken ribs, a punctured lung, and other various injuries. No statement was released as to the cause of the assault, nor were any charges brought upon the guilty party.

Now, in light of this pressing news of an engagement between a ruthless alien Prince and a cold hearted Princess, the public is plagued with doubts and indecision. Rumors of revolts fly through the Maou Kingdom with their current ruler's decision. In the face of a string of rumors and thoughts, we are faced with more questions than answers.

Social elite, Osama Hindou, leaves us with a remark upon the situation. "From angels to devils, this marriage will prove to us here on Earth just what the truth really is. One way or another, we will find out if the Saiyans are just the demons they are believed to be and if the Princess is still the angel from years before, or if she is nothing more than a conniving whore inside."