Sailor Moon Fan Fiction / Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Before Frieza; Vegeta in the Silver Millennium ❯ Neptune ( Chapter 7 )

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Chapter Seven: Neptune

"Hotaru, its been too long since I've seen you smile like that. I'm so happy for you." Michiru said as she and Hotaru walked along the shore of a gigantic lake.

"Thank you Michiru. I never thought I would find happiness. Especially with a Saiyan."

"Life can be funny that way. Where is Vegeta?" Michiru asked. They sat on a nearby bench.

"He's still in the ship. He was asleep when I left so I let him sleep in. I left him a note telling him I'd be somewhere around here."

"He's very lucky to have someone like you Hotaru. I hope he knows that." Michiru said.

"I think he does considering how many times Haruka told him before she threatened him." Hotaru giggled playing with the hem of her maroon sweater.

"Well speak of the devil." Michiru said. Hotaru looked up to see Haruka running up to them.

"Hey guys." She sat next to Michiru on the bench.

"What brings you here?" Hotaru asked.

"Vegeta forgot something on Uranus so I brought it back. Where is he anyway?"

"Right behind you." Vegeta's voice came from behind them.

"I see you're awake now." Michiru said. Vegeta leaned against the bench behind Hotaru.

"I thought we got rid of you. What'd you do, follow us here?" He said to Haruka.

"You'll never be rid of me Vegeta. Not as long as you're with Hotaru."

"There's always a downside to something good." He mumbled. Haruka rolled her eyes as Hotaru blushed.
you forgot this." Haruka said reaching in her coat and pulling out a box and handing it to Vegeta. Michiru leaned into Hotaru's ear.

"Why don't you take him over to the terrace that overlooks the cabin?" She whispered.

"Um okay." Michiru leaned back and stood up.

"We'll leave the two of you to be." She and Haruka left Hotaru and Vegeta alone. They began walking. Hotaru led Vegeta to the terrace.

"This is my favorite place to come to on Neptune." Hotaru said. She was shivering slightly so Vegeta wrapped his arms around her. "It's so beautiful and peaceful here. A great place just to escape from problems. I usually come here just to dream."

"What do you mostly dream about?" Vegeta asked. Hotaru leaned back against him.

"The type of life I wish for." She answered.

"Oh and what is this life like?"

"Being married to the one I love and living in a cabin on the water much like that one. I would love going out in the water and catching my own dinner. And sitting in front of the fireplace, roasting marshmallows or falling asleep in each other's arms under the blanket. That's what I've dreamt since I was eight years old." Hotaru finished staring dreamily out at the lake.

"I'm sure you'll make it possible."

"I wish it was that easy. My father wished me the best of luck to it. But my mother. my mother frowns at it and says that's not the proper life a future queen should want."

"Your mother enjoys crashing your life. I know what you're going through. Although my father is much harsher." Hotaru tilted her head to look up at Vegeta. "My mother was the exact opposite. While my father trained me to be the ultimate warrior, she taught me to be a gentleman at the same time. A rare combination in the Saiyan race. Bardock was one of the first to be raised that way. So naturally Kakarot would be raised that way as well."

"So are you and Kakarot best friends?" Vegeta looked down at Hotaru.
we are now. We were ultimate rivals when we were younger. I hated the fact that he was always one step in front of me. But now, I'm finally in front."

"How do you think that?" Hotaru asked looking back at the water.
got you and he doesn't." Vegeta whispered in Hotaru's ear. Hotaru felt her face redden. Vegeta nudged her to turn around and look at him. "And he'll never have a chance to get you either." Hotaru's knees felt like jelly at Vegeta's declaration.

"Do you really mean that?" Hotaru asked staring into Vegeta's eyes. Vegeta took chin and tilted her head up slightly.

"Yes I really do." Vegeta softly Hotaru on her lips. When he pulled away, he saw Hotaru had a small smile on her face as did he. Vegeta pulled the box Haruka gave him out of his pocket and held it in his hand. "I got an idea back on Venus while I was with Lance for this. Here." He handed Hotaru the box. She took it and slowly opened it. Inside was a silver necklace with a crystal star that glittered in the light.
Vegeta its beautiful. I don't know what to say." She pulled the necklace out of the box. She unclasped it and put it on. "Thank you." Hotaru gave him a small kiss.

"Come on, let's get back. I'm starving." Vegeta said, his stomach emphasizing his point. Hotaru laughed.

"Okay." They walked hand in hand back to the ship. The telephone began ringing when they got there.

"You get the food, I'll get the phone." Hotaru answered the phone when Vegeta entered the kitchen. "Hello?"

"Hey Hotaru." Serenity's voice came. "When are you heading for Earth?"

"Tomorrow morning."

"Cool. I'll be on Earth tomorrow so you, me, Endymion and Vegeta can all go skiing together."

"I'll stay in the cabin instead."

"Instead of what?" Vegeta entered the room.

"Is that Vegeta? Put him on."

"I'll just put you on speaker." Hotaru put it on speaker.

"Can you hear me?"

"Loud and clear."

"So Serenity why does Hotaru want to stay in a cabin?"

"Because she doesn't know how to ski."

"Serenity." Hotaru whined. Vegeta smirked.

"Oh I see. Well then I'll teach you."

"You know how to ski?" Vegeta nodded to Hotaru.

"You should have taught Kakarot. He went and came back with a concussion." Serenity said laughing slightly.

"Hard to believe with his hard head." Both girls laughed.

"I had better go now. Mother wants me. I'll see you guys tomorrow. Meet us at Endymion's cabin. You know where it is Hotaru?"

"Yes I remember."

"Okay bye."

"Bye." Hotaru hung up when the line went dead.

"Kakarot and concussion. two words you'd never hear together."

"Same with Serenity except I still haven't." The two laughed. Vegeta's stomach growled again. "What don't you go eat something."

"What about you?" Vegeta asked getting up.

"I've already eaten. I think I'll stay here and see if I have the right clothes for tomorrow." Vegeta left. Hotaru looked out the window. "I have a bad feeling about this."