Unwanted Mating

Part One: Discussions

Something tells Raditz that being summoned by his father-in-law is NOT a good thing considering that they had just gone through a vicious battle and he was trying not to leave Kakarot and Vegeta alone for long. “I hope that this is important,” he says entering.

“I hate to call you away from your brothers but...there's been a development,” the king replies.

Something about his tone worries Raditz but the long-haired Saiyan doesn't show his unease. “What sort of development?”

“Paragus has returned.”

“I thought he was exiled.”

“He was...but he's returned and is making demands.”

“What sort of demands?”

The king sighs. “He blames your father for his loss of position and home, Raditz.”

“My father merely arrested him.”

“I never said that he had a clear view of the issues, Raditz.”

“What does this have to do with me?”

“Paragus is threatening to unlease Broly if we do not bend to his whims.”

Raditz suddenly has a very bleak view of what was going on. “You want to settle this...with a marriage don't you?”

“Bardock and I gave you our words that this wouldn't be asked of you...and I wish NOT to have to break my oath but...”

“But the safety of the people of Vegeta come first...I understand.” His voice was bitter but he DID understand. He just hated that this was happening to him all over again.

“If I thought that this could be settled I would not ask this of you.”

“Kakarot and Vegeta are in no position to fight Broly.”

“No.”

Raditz feels his shoulders slump. “Then...I have no choice. I will do as my king commands. I will accept this.” He didn't like it...gods did he not like it but there was no choice. What made it so much worse was that it meant surrendering his body to the wants of someone else and he's pretty sure that Broly doesn't have a gentle bone in his body.

“Your father wished for this just as little.”

“I know this.”

“I hope that you do.”

“How long do I have to...enjoy my freedom?”

The king sighs. “Tonight.”

Something in him becomes brittle. “I...see.”

“Raditz,” he starts.

“If that is all, my king, I take my leave,” the younger Saiyan interrupts.

“As you wish,” comes the softly spoken reply and he's not too surprised to watch Raditz beat a hasty retreat. 'For what it's worth...I am sorry, son.'