Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Trials and Tribulations of Being Royalty ❯ Preperations and Emotions ( Chapter 8 )

Disclaimer: I do not own Dragonball/Z/GT. I do not own any other licensed products that may appear throughout this fan fiction piece.

AN: Just to let everyone know I will refer to Goku as Kakkarrotto whenever the scene is at Vegeta's mansion. There he around Saiyans and that's how it goes.

Chapter 8: Preparations and Emotions

Looking off into the distance, Richard was able to see just why Chi-Chi missed the palace. Rolling hills were bathed in sunlight; the ocean shimmered off in the distance. The place was breathtaking. `Chi-Chi…' he thought. `I wonder what that girl is doing. She has probably driven the guards insane with her antics. I hope school went okay, I mean, I wasn't there with her. I hope no one tried any thing on the girl. She has been through enough as it is…' His thoughts were interrupted by the presence of the King.

Gyuu Maou, a very large man, walked out onto the balcony where he and Richard were having lunch. "So, my boy, how is my beautiful daughter doing? Anything I should know about"

Wondering whether he should tell the truth or not, Richard decided to leave to the truth to the Princess. "She is doing okay. Her academic level exceeds those of her classmates, though. Right now it is hard to tell. She is still the new girl, your Majesty, so it is still a bit rough on her." he replied, thinking about the time she had at the boarding schools.

Nodding, the King fell silent and began to eat. Richard knew that their conversation would not continue until after the meal, so he allowed his thoughts to turn back to Chi-Chi.

`After putting up with all those years in those hell-like private institutions known as boarding school, she is pushed into a public hell hole. I know I took things a bit too far that first day, but I was just playing with her. I had no clue the reactions everyone would have toward her. Damn, It's partially my fault. I just hope her school life there will be nothing like those private boarding schools. Sending her there was one of the King's biggest mistakes.'

Observing the King, Richard noticed he had not changed much in the past four years. He had been sent along with Chi-Chi to the boarding schools to make sure that no one hurt his precious daughter. `I was sent there to protect her, but I couldn't do that' Richard thought as he tried to turn his thoughts to another topic. One not quite so filled with self blame and pity.

`I know the King loves her and all, but does he ever really look at her. Can't he see how she has changed? Maybe he is just blind because he sure as hell hasn't seen the fact that she turned from happy and innocent to cold and cruel. Will he ever wake up?'

~~*~*Vegeta's Residence*~*~~

Three Saiyans sat eating their lunch in silence. The two boys were ready to go back to sleep after getting in at about three in the morning and being rudely awakened at eight o'clock that morning for an early morning training session with the King. However, King Vegeta would not allow it. He would not allow them to be lazy or anything like that. He expected them to be up by eight no matter what, if not earlier.

Kakkarrotto was consumed with thoughts from the night before. He and the rest of the gang had watched Vegeta dance with Chi-Chi. They had been pressed up against each other and every time they moved in the provocative way, he had felt his stomach tighten. Everyone knew he had feelings for the girl, even Vegeta. They certainly teased him enough about it. `She is a Princess, baka. Royalty goes with royalty. Anyways, you know you can't go against your Prince. If he chooses her, then you have no choice in the matter.' he thought while poking at his food. `But damn it, I want her.'

Vegeta was also consumed with thoughts of the Princess. He had no clue why he had grabbed her and danced with her in such a manner. He supposed that it was because he wanted to get her angry or some sort of rise out of her. He had not thought that she would simply give in and dance with him as well. The feelings he had felt while dancing with her were amazing. He had been so aroused and overwhelmed with her scent that when he was left alone on the dance floor, he had been in shock. It had been as if he was waking up from a dream. `Argggg. I will not think of that whore again.' he thought as he growled in annoyance with his own mind.

King Vegeta watched the two boys as they picked at their food. He knew that something was happening; however he did not know just what it was. "Now remember brats, tonight is the banquet and I expect both of you on your best behavior. Kakkarrotto, you will eat decently. I do not want to see you devouring the entire meal within seconds. We taught you manners and tonight I demand you use them to the fullest of your capabilities, however little that might be. Vegeta, I will not have you glaring and displaying your shitty ass attitude tonight. With that clear, I will see you down here at seven this evening. You are free for the remainder of the day, just be here dressed properly."

The two boys nodded their heads and watched as the King retreated into the depths of the mansion. Shortly after, the two boys went to their room to fall into a dreamless sleep.

~~*~*Maou Residence*~*~~

Awakening to find that it was noon, Chi-Chi decided she should get up. Making her way to the bathroom, Chi-Chi noticed the banquet invitation lying on her vanity. `Damn, I have to go to that shit tonight. I hate being so false in front of everyone, smile plastered to my face like a damn jester.' she thought, going to brush her teeth and wash her face.

Making her way downstairs in her satin pajamas, Chi-Chi thought back to the time at The Inferno. `Errr, that horrible monkey! How dare he grab me and force me to dance with him like that. Well, I guess he didn't force me but damn it…. I don't even know what to think.' Curling up on the couch, Chi-Chi began to watch television. After flipping through hundreds of stations, she figured nothing was on that could keep her attention from that group at her school.

Trotting off to the cabana, Chi-Chi headed for a swim in order to work out some of her stress. `Without Richard here, all I have are those insufferable robots. Not one of them is any sort of a challenge. I guess I will have to wait for his return, then get back to serious training.' Chi-Chi mused while changing into a simple black one piece bathing suit.

`A swim to rid myself of all of this excess energy, then it will be time to prepare for that stupid ass banquet.' she thought as she began to swim laps around her large in ground pool, never feeling the heavy glazes coming from the neighboring house.

~~*~*Capsule Corp.*~*~~

"Damn it, Juuhachi, why the hell won't you listen to me. I am only interested in your brother." Bulma exclaimed.

"You just won't admit it, will you? Bulma, the first thing you begin to discuss when I call you about tonight is Chi-Chi and Vegeta. Girl, you broke up with him almost a year ago. Let it go."

"I don't have a `thing' for Vegeta. Remember, I ended a long time ago. He was too damn stubborn and conceited and just a plain pain in the ass! I was just talking about how those two were dancing. Didn't you see that? They were literally on top of each other. I'm surprised they just didn't go at it on the dance floor." the blue haired girl raved.

"Calm down, will you? You're going to have a damn heart attach if you don't. Anyway, you know how Vegeta is, he wouldn't have taken her on the floor, and he would have used the bar." Juuhachi replied chuckling. "Look, girl, you need to figure it out. I know the two of you have major history. Just think about it. If you still have feelings for that pompous ass they call a Prince, then you need to work it out. Don't string my brother along. You're my girl and all, but I don't want to see him get hurt or anything. I might have to kick your ass if you do," she joked.

"Juuhachi, I don't…. damn it. Maybe I do. I don't know. How can you tell? Seeing her with him like that just set me off." Bulma admitted.

"I don't know what to tell you. You had him and then you left him. He really did love you, even if he didn't tell you, and I think you broke his heart when you turned from him. I know he was an ass and all, but deep down, he loved you, even if he didn't show it."

"That's just it! He didn't show it. Everywhere and all the time, it was something like `damn your ugly onna' or some other berating comment. He never showed that he had any other feelings for me other than his personal whore. I felt degraded every time I was with him. He embarrassed me all the time and in front of my family and friends. And you are trying to tell me I still love that bastard?"

"Look, you already know you want him back. Best thing for you to do is figure it out by yourself. You certainly don't need my help. He and I hate each other with a passion. We would kill each other, given the chance. But hey, I got to go. I have to finish getting ready for that ridiculous event tonight. See you there, right?"

"Okay girl, I got to go get ready as well. Yeah, it's going to be me, you, your brother, Vegeta and Goku. Plus anyone's escort that they brought. I know that Vegeta and Goku are going to this thing stag, but what about you? Krillin coming?"

"No, I was nice and told him that he didn't have to attend the idiotic thing with me. I was feeling nice then, but now I'm ready to make his ass come. I guess I can't do anything about it. Hey, this might give you a chance to talk to Vegeta. Just don't forget what I said about my brother."

"I know, Juuhachi, I know. But, we will chat later. We both have to get ready for this stupid ass thing. See you later girl."

"Bye!"

Bulma hung up the phone and stared out the window for a few minutes. `I know I still love him, but how do I get him back?'

~~*~*Maou Residence*~*~~

After her relaxing swim, Chi-Chi took a quick shower out in the pool house. Proceeding into the house in a robe, she called for her servants to serve her lunch. After eating, she headed upstairs for a relaxing bath. Again, the marble tub had been prepared before her arrival. Breathing in the scent of jasmine, she began to soak in the heated depths.

An hour later, Chi-Chi emerged from her bathroom, clad in a white silk robe, to begin preparations for that night. Any minute, one of the highest rated cosmetologists and hair stylists would come through the door, ready to do as the Princess asked. Her gown was in the closet waiting for her. She really had nothing to do other than sit and wait for her attendants to arrive.

As soon as she had the knowledge of this banquet, Chi-Chi had called Pierre François. Together with his assistants, they could transform any horrid sight into a beautiful butterfly. He was world renowned and had been her personal consultant for many years. Once he heard of the upcoming banquet, he immediately insisted on coming to her. After all, he said this was her first public event in her new area, and she had to make the right impression. She had merely laughed it off and told him to be at her mansion whenever he thought was okay. She just needed to be ready by seven that evening.

Watching the maid come in to clean up her bathroom, Chi-Chi made her way out onto the balcony. The servants hated it when she was around, they were always very clumsy, afraid to do something wrong in her presence. Sighing, she leaned onto the railing and let the thoughts she had avoided all day consume her.

`How could I dance with that jack ass like that? I should have just pushed him away immediately, but instead I melted in his grasp. I am such an idiot. He is nothing but an insincere, idiotic, asshole….'

`Why did he have to do that? I wish he would have just let me alone. I'm so damn confused. He sends me the coldest glares and treats me like shit, then at the club he dances with me as if I'm the only one there. His friend, the Goku fellow, looks at me like a lost puppy dog. His face is so innocent, his heart so pure. But he takes no action. This is just great. Torn between an arrogant asshole and an innocent bakayaro.

"Darling, where are you Princess??" a male voice called out with excitement. `Looks like Pierre is here.' she thought as she headed back inside. After a quick embrace, Pierre had her seated in front of her vanity. After a sneak peak at her gown, he was ready to get to work.

"So, how are you? You are much too quiet! My guess is it's about a guy, ne?"

Grinning, Chi-Chi turned to look at him. He always had the talent to see right through her. As he began his makeover, Chi-Chi told him the entire story, everything that had happened in the past week.

Somehow, everything just seemed to be in better perspective when she talked to Pierre, and hopefully her current situation would be as well.

~~*~*Vegeta's Residence*~*~~

Goku stood out on the balcony, watching as the sky was decorated in hues of red and orange. Sunset, one of his favorite times of the day. Earlier, he had watched as the neighboring beauty had swum in her pool. He had stayed in the shadows so as not to get caught. `She is just so beautiful. I have to have her, no matter what. Royalty or no royalty, she will be mine.' he thought. He was consumed by his passion for her, so deep in thought; he never felt the energy signal of his Prince when he joined him on the balcony.

Vegeta merely surveyed the dimming sky. Kakkarrotto had yet to acknowledge his presence, which was very unlike him. Kakkarrotto normally had a very good sense of all other energy signals and could feel others presence without a second thought. `Third class baka is probably thinking about that whore next door.' he thought.

`Like you weren't?' another part of him asked. `Damn it, now I'm arguing with myself.' Growling in annoyance, Vegeta watched as Kakkarrotto swiftly looked at him.

Standing, Kakkarrotto gazed as his prince. Both of them were wearing Earth's customary tuxedo, however, the Prince was also wearing his medallion signifying his royal station. His father also possessed a larger version of it, signifying he was the king. Kakkarrotto lacked the medallion, however did have an arm band of gold with the royal insignia on it. It displayed his position of the Prince's royal guard.

"Time to go, I guess." Kakkarrotto stated, gazing toward the neighboring mansion.

Vegeta gazed at the mansion as well. "Yes, I suppose so. Let's go make asses of ourselves, Kakkarrotto." he said, mildly. Vegeta knew he had hurt Kakkarrotto when he danced with Chi-Chi. Despite their differences, the Prince didn't really want to hurt his `best friend.'

Each breaking their gaze from the stucco mansion, they headed downstairs toward the King. Each mentally preparing for a night of fake smiles and pleasance. Each knowing that tonight would be amazingly boring.

Never did they know how wrong they could be.