House of Vegeta

A/U

HOUSE OF VEGETA: Fathers and Sons pt. 28


Bardock strolled through the upper chambers of the castle with his
youngest, Kakarot, at his side. It was one of the rare times they
had chance to talk undisturbed, since royals led a busy life.

"You seem in a good mood today, father."

Sly grin. "Hn, why not? My get are happy and healthy, and plans are
in place to destroy Frieza once and for all."

Kakarot swished his tail. "You're that confident? It must be some
plan!"

Bardock poured himself a drink from a nearby decanter. "True enough.
But it isn't hastily done. This plan is the result of years of hard
work, involving a complete military network."

Kakarot poured himself a drink also. "What about the parliament and
the politicians?"

"There's little disagreement in principle when all of Saiya is
threatened. Disputes become petty."

Chuckle. "For now, anyway."

Bardock laughed richly. "Come join me in the parlor." he pointed down
a short alcove.

Kakarot picked up the crystal decanter set. "We'll need this!"

****

They sat in front of a warm fire, on a plush ottoman. Silence
stretched between the two.

"Father...do you honestly think we can win this war?"

Bardock was serious now. "I do, Kakarot. But as you know, there could
be heavy casualties."

The wild one was silent a moment. "I worry for the chibis."

Bardock ruffled his son's hair. "You're a good father. Admittedly I
had concerns about you having a family so soon, but you're doing an
excellent job."

The younger saiyan flushed with pride. "Adieru. I wondered if you
approved of my relationship with Vegeta."

A sigh. "At first, no. But you know the reasons why, now that the
truth is out."

"Some of it."

"Don't be testy, Kakarot. If it's any consolation, I once shared your
concern about genetic disorders."

Dark eyes blinked in surprise. "You did? But if what saba says is
true about certain lines breeding-"

"Review the archives." Bardock said shortly. "Your opinion will
certainly change."

Kakarot frowned in thought. "Ai, no doubt. My sons are perfect, and
have no kinks."

"The cubs are all beautiful. I make no garbage, boy."

The wild one smiled at that. "Agreed. We never lacked for offers,
either. Besides, you have the best looking chikki among elite!"

Bardock could only smirk at his son's brazen comments. "Hn. A
renegade, a royal, and a roughneck."

"Where'd that come from?"

"Just something your saba once told me."

Sideways glance. "Should I ask which one I'm supposed to be?"

"Probably not."

Kakarot sighed, sinking back into soft cushions. "Father...do you
think I'm doing right by the cubs?"

Startled eyes were on his son. "Of course! Why do you doubt yourself?"

"I just...I don't know. Sometimes I don't have a handle on
this 'parent' thing."

A strong hand squeezed his shoulder. "It's an ongoing process, chibi.
As time goes on, you'll find out the differences in your cubs as they
grow."

"I don't have Vegeta's confidence in such matters."

"You're still young, Kakarot. Give yourself time. Vegeta has more
exposure to various experiences, and is older. Believe me when I say
he doubts himself also."

"How do you know this?"

"I can sense it, and we've talked as well."

The wild one was subdued. "Oh."

"Haven't the two of you discussed that?"

Kakarot turned beet red. "Well, we usually can't talk much until the
morning-"

Bardock held up a hand. "Never mind. Trust your instincts, they won't
lead you wrong."

A pause. "Speaking of which...I need to ask you something?"

"Hn?"

"The other night, during hanare...I meant no offense. But I was
serious when I asked about my birth."

Bardock's eyes glazed over in memory. "Hot jungle night..."

"A full moon. Were you and saba oozaru when I was conceived?"

Bardock was stern. "Kakarot, some things are personal. Frankly, it's
none of your buisness."

"I-"

"And what purpose would it serve to know?"

The wild one glanced down. "I always tried to understand the root of
my...problems in the past."

Bardock shook him gently. "The past, cub. Remember that!"

Sad smile. "Never to return, eh?"

"No, some of those problems were related to your adolescence."

"Perhaps, but my senses indicate otherwise, father. Sometimes I feel
as though I'm slipping..."

Dark eyes flashed. "What are you saying? Are you having problems
again?"

"Not like before. I discussed this with Vegeta, and he thinks I'm
borrowing trouble."

"Maybe. Tell me."

"At times my senses go haywire. Usually I can route concentration to
keep my perceptions accurate, but periodically I feel
almost...overstimulated."

"Why didn't you mention this before!"

Sharp growl. "I despise showing weakness. Would you see me whine at
every small confusion?"

Bardock gripped his son's arm tightly. "This is nothing to play with.
Precisely what happens during this 'overstimulation?'"

Kakarot sighed, looking away. "My senses become almost painful and
garbled. Sight becomes taste, smell turns to touch..."

"Kakarot! Have you had any seizures?"

"No, just moments where I 'blank out'. It's as if my system shuts
down briefly and then resets itself."

"How often has this happened? When did it start?"

"About four years ago, as I recall. There's no pattern, though. I can
go for months at a time and experience no problems."

Bardock was silent, thinking. "Tell your saba, he must know."

"I will. I've already spoken to mother on this matter. She
recommended that my psyche shields be tested for abnormalities."

"The two of you kept this from me?!"

"Not intentionally. I asked mother to keep quiet, against her better
judgement."

Bardock cursed. "Fool!! With war on the horizon, a weakness like that
could be deadly!!"

Kakarot stared at his sire's rage. "I know. That's why I'm telling
you now."

"Does anyone else know?"

The wild one swallowed. "Raditz, I believe. I'm not certain-"

"What does that mean?!"

"He was talking to me when I 'came to' once. Since I couldn't
remember, I had no idea how much he'd seen."

"Did he say?"

"Hai, and demanded I see the royal physicians. He was concerned I
might be regressing."

Bardock shook him again. "Idiot! Why didn't you have an examination?"

Kakarot was sullen. "Fear. Pride. I'd worked so hard to get past all
that, father. I refused to let it engulf me again."

Strong arms gathered in his son. "Pride is one thing, stupidity is
another. You're too hard willed for your own good."

Kakarot rooted against him. "When the war is done, I'll submit to
whatever tests are necessary."

Bardock was speaking, almost to himself. "Vegeta warned me, and I
wouldn't listen."

His son sat back, surprised. "He...knew? But I never-"

"Ai, his instincts are strong in this matter. Remember the other
night?"

"He said if I persisted he'd have me examined again. I just thought
it an idle threat!"

"No, he may have suspected something. I blew it off, thinking he was
just annoyed."

A pause. "I didn't mean to worry you."

"I always worry about my cubs."

Sly grin. "We're fine."

Bardock crushed him in a hug. "I'm proud of them all, I must say."

Kakarot thumped his tail happily. "Raditz makes a good father, eh?"

Chuckle. "Ai, the princess has him tamed."

Dark eyes sparkled. "Xenna seems to have softened him. I can see the
difference."

Bardock poured another drink, laughing. "I don't think you should
tell him that!"

"It's true...she looks at him and he's all but useless! At least it's
nice to know he comes to me for advice on being a father."

"Ha! Five months is hardly a world of experience."

"Well, it's a start. You like being gedare, hn?"

"My chikki brighten my life every day. And my sons stoke the fire."

Kakarot coiled tails affectionately. "Leave someone out, did you?"

Bardock purred, grinning. "Ai, my heart and soul. The blood ever
burns."

"I feel the same way about Vegeta."

"It's the way we love, Kakarot. Fire consumes our souls. You're more
like me than you know."

The wild one nuzzled. "I'm glad we had this talk."

Bardock closed his eyes blissfully. "Long overdue, chibi."

****

Vegeta Ou shook his head in gentle amusement. Raditz lay across the
thickly furred floor of the royal nursery, looking much like a large
lion. Xenna, Nuru, and Tezar clambered over him in a pile. Bright
faces peeped through masses of blue black hair as the chibis
chittered and chirped.

The burly saiyan purred, content to the core. A thick tail swept
lazily back and forth, signifying his mellow mood.

"You make an excellent father, Raditz." the Ou commented, settling
nearby.

Dark eyes opened in surprise. "Do you think so? It's all so new to
me...I don't want to make any mistakes."

"You have enough maturity now to make it work. Have faith!"

Raditz grinned. "I do, thanks to you. Is being a parent difficult?"

"At times. But it's quite rewarding."

Broad smile now. "Hai, I feel so different. It's hard to explain, but-
"

The Ou ate from a pewter bowl. "Like a warmth from within that feeds
on itself."

"That's it! I was-"

His voice was snuffed out as Nuru wrapped fat little arms around his
face. The king laughed, bemused..

"It would seem the chibis feel you've talked enough."

They turned at a sound. Prince Vegeta no Ouji strutted in,
resplendant in gleaming armor.

Raditz managed to free his lips. "Fancy pants, little brother."

Vegeta's tail puffed. "Stop calling me that! I'm still your prince."

Radtiz inclined his head slightly, amused. "Prince Vegeta no Ouji,
vice regent and lord of all the known universe and it's outlying
suburbs."

"Okay, wisemouth. Get off that floor...we'll see how you hold up to a
super saiyan!"

A bored yawn. "Again with that? You're as bad as Kakarot with that
threat."

The Ou snickered. "Ah, a fight to liven up the morning."

The maned saiyan flopped on his back lazily as the cubs rolled over
him. "Not today, saba. I'm in a good mood..."

The ouji smirked. "You wouldn't last two minutes."

"Admittedly I don't have your total power, but you won't find me
inadequate in any way."

Iron clad fists smacked together. "Music to my ears, Raditz. When?"

"When I feel like it. By the way, you'll find it difficult to
outmuscle me, despite being super saiyan."

The prince picked up Tezar. "I'm bad to the bone, brother. Many
mistake my shorter stature for lesser strength. I use it to my full
advantage."

The Ou ate a _zaztz_ liver whole. "So fight already...the two of you
are boring me to death."

Vegeta cuddled his cub. "Actually, I came to take the chibis. The
royal garden blooms well this time of year."

"True enough. Make certain they don't eat my Danna flowers this time!"

****

The royal family converged in the garden an hour later. Raditz
perched atop a marble statue, gazing out over the horizon. Kakarot
made fun of him.

"Hn, that's a funny looking statue. It's nearly lifelike."

His elder sibling sniffed. "Everyone's a comedian. One little brother
is insolent, and the other a wiseass."

"I told you to stop calling me that!" Vegeta bellowed, irritated.

Bardock laughed from a nearby stone bench. "What's his problem?"

The Ou shrugged. "They've been going on like this all morning. Too
much idle time."

"Hn, the upcoming war will cure that. I feel a bit stressed myself
lately."

The adults paused, smiling at the happy chibis. The small ones
squealed as they splashed in a shallow garden pool.

Prince Vegeta squatted nearby. "Terdarso mei nacca?" (Having a good
time?)

The cubs screeched in response. Radtiz nearly toppled from the statue
in distraction.

"That's one thing I can't get used to...kami, did we ever sound like
that?"

Bardock chuckled. "All the time. You reminded me of a battle siren!"

Kakarot sat crosslegged on a boulder, holding his ears. "Nuru and
Tezar wake us every night like that!"

The ouji nodded in agreement. "Hai, how long do cubs yowl? At this
rate we'll all be deaf within the year."

The Ou tapped his chin thoughtfully. "Hn, it depends on the chibi.
Some stop by the tenth month, others not until they're almost three."

"Three!!" Raditz stammered.

"Hai. Vegeta stopped by the time he was twenty months old."

More high pitched squalls from the splashing chibis nearby. Kakarot
winced. "I'd just as soon get my tail bit. At least I can sleep
through that!"

"You probably made more noise than all of us combined." Raditz
commented.

Bardock was smug. "Hardly. You were the worst screamer of the three."

"Me?!"

"Ai, you were a thick chibi with big lungs. The neighbors filed
complaints against us constantly for noise."

Kakarot and Vegeta hooted in laughter. Raditz turned red.

"I couldn't have been that loud!"

"You were well past two before you quieted down."

Kakarot was still laughing. "Well this time Raditz can't blame me!"

Bardock shrugged. "Actually, you stopped first, after only eleven
months."

The prince made a face. "That still seems like an awfully long time.
Is there any way to get them to stop?"

The Ou was nonchalant. "None at all. Every cub goes through the
phase. You'll just have to deal with it!"

To emphasize the point, Tezar let loose a scream that made everyone
jump.

The Ou sighed. "Of course one can always hope for a miracle."

****

A quiet meal was eaten under bright sunshine. The saiyans inhaled
rich fragrances from the garden, enjoying the feel of grass beneath
bare feet.

The Ou flexed his toes sensuously. "Hn, it's not often I get to relax
so."

Kakarot watched light play across the handsome features in bold
relief. "Hai, saba. We'll need to relish these moments with the war
coming up."

"Agreed. The delegations already pour into the castle this week."

The prince glanced about at distant battlements, were guards
patrolled silently along high walls. "Hn, buisness is picking up...no
doubt arguments will begin anew at the war council!"

Bardock chomped on a spiced pig brain. "We'll try to minimize that as
best we can, but it won't be easy. Too many hard headed generals and
politicians!"

The ouji cocked an eyebrow. "And you wouldn't happen to be one of
them?"

A snicker. "You never know...we might have another riot at the
castle!"

"I think not." the Ou sniffed. "There'll be no repeat of that
foolishness, unless you like sitting in jail!"

Bardock grimaced at the memory. "I'll take a pass."

Radtiz dried off the chibis, rolling them in plush towels. Spiky
little mops stood rakish from water.

The king chuckled at the sight. "They look like drowned bulrats. Blot
their tails, Raditz."

"Already on it."

Bright voices squeaked as their tummies and tails were rubbed dry.
The adults exploded into laughter.

Bardock observed wistfully."That brings back memories. Kakarot always
liked his stomach rubbed too!"

The wild one flushed red. "Who needs to know that?"

"You weren't the only one. I'd lay Vegeta on his back and pat his
tummy, too. He'd purr for days!"

"That's enough." the ouji was crabby. "What if the guards hear you?"

The Ou pointed at the distant high castle walls. "From way up there?
I think not, _zooka_ (silly one)."

Raditz and Kakarot hooted. Vegeta stabbed at his food, sullen. The Ou
disapproved.

"This is our morning meal, prince. If you're going to pout, go sit in
a corner!"

"Ai, father." the prince stuffed his face in silence. A bemused
Bardock shook his head.

"You're too sensitive, boy. Once you were as cute a chibi as I've
ever seen."

Vegeta stopped eating momentarily. "What do you mean? I'm not cute
anymore?!"

Everyone stared.

"Maybe." Kakarot shrugged. "Of course, I was pretty cute myself-"

"'Was' is the operative word." Radtiz chimed in. "Compared to me, you
two are-"

"This is the worst sibling rivalry I've ever heard of." the Ou stated
in disbelief. "Warriors arguing over who's the prettiest?"

The chibis chirped from their vantage spot on the picnic table,
waving stubby arms.

"I had the most slakkas chasing me." Kakarot reminded everyone,
smug. "It was worse than a revolving door."

"Ai, but they never stayed." Raditz countered. "Maybe the having
wasn't as good as the chasing."

"How would you know, in either case?"

The maned saiyan preened. "The women love hair, Kakarot. Not to
mention-"

"So? I'm not bald, you know!"

"You gotta have it in all the right places."

"Bah, I was raised royal." Vegeta was haughty. "Many were devastated
by my looks and personality. Scores of would be suitors were
intimidated by my presence. Most fell at my feet."

"It's getting pretty thick around here." the Ou stated, cracking a
bone.

"Slarggs intimidate easy." Kakarot teased. "Boodas by the dozen! All
you can eat."

The ouji glared. "Sleazy moon loon."

"Only Kakarot would brag about skeezers." Radtiz added.

"Yeah? I never had to beg for it, asshole. They practically lined up!"

"Why roll a third class when ecstacy awaited with a prince?" Vegeta
countered.

"Havarde!!" Bardock rolled his eyes. "Are the three of you finished?
My quiet breakfast is being disrupted, and I can't take anymore of
this bullshit."

Xenna cracked a squeal in agreement. The Ou fed her a yabba lip.

"Ai, egos are exploding everywhere. Is it my turn to bray now? Or do
you need a list of my conquests as well?"

The ouji flushed. "We can do without that, father."

"Do you want to know by size, shape, or category?"

Kakarot stared. "That's hardly necessary-"

Bardock cracked up. "I've got a list too. It's a good thing your
mother isn't here, she'd bite me!"

"Father!!" Raditz bellowed. "We didn't ask-"

"I can talk trash with the best of them, boy. You forget, I was
there. I know the truth from bunda droppings!"

Vegeta was sullen, resting his head in his hands. "Now we'll never
hear the end of this."

The Ou bounced Nuru in his lap. "Hn, they can dish it out but they
can't take it."

****

The conversation took a different turn after their meal.

"Leaving slakkas out of it, I have a question." Kakarot insisted.

"Actually, I rather like the idea of loose females." Bardock
stated. "Your questions are endless, boy. Sometimes I wonder if you
ask just for asking sake."

"Hardly. If my desci (parents) weren't so hidebound about every damn
thing, I wouldn't have to ask so many questions."

"On that I agree." the prince chimed in. "You two are tighter lipped
than a volt with lockjaw."

Vegeta Ou tickled Tezar's feet as the chibi burbled happily. "The
secrets are done with. How much truth do you need?"

The wild one sniffed. "The upcoming war makes everyone excited at the
prospect. No better way to get one's smell going, eh?"

"Again with this." Bardock growled.

"The blooms are fragrant, the breezes nice-"

"Our father smells strange again." Raditz murmured under his breath.

"I heard that." the Ou glared. "This disrespect is galling."

"It isn't disrespect, saba. There's a mystery to be solved." Vegeta
pointed out. "During hanare, neither you nor father would answer.
We're left to our own guesswork!"

The king swore. "What in kami will it take to silence this nonsense?
It's past obssession."

"If I break their noses they can't smell." Bardock said shortly. "It
may come to that."

"It won't change _what_ we smell!!" Kakarot challenged.

"Shut up! You're the one who keeps instigating this."

Black eyes darkened to pools. "You aren't a super saiyan, father."
the taunt was silk.

Bardock nearly rose from the table. The Ou pushed him down.

"Sedarde. Apologize or leave, Kakarot." the king commanded.

The wild one was sullen. "For how I said it, I apologize. For what I
said, no."

"That isn't good enough. Leave."

"So be it." a saucy tail swished as Kakarot turned to go. He paused,
looking over his shoulder.

"This isn't over. The air is live again, and I intend to find the
source."

Raditz sprung to his feet. "I'll be back." he grabbed his younger
sibling by the arm.

Kakarot glared. "What the hell do you think you're doing?!"

A yank. "You and me are going to have a brotherly talk."

****

Bardock stared death at his youngest as he retreated with Raditz.

"He'll push me too far one of these days."

The prince looked back and forth, thinking. "He tries to provoke you."

"Then he's a fool, Vegeta. I weary of his childish taunts."

"Perhaps not so childish." the Ou mused oddly. "There's more to this."

"What the hell does he expect? True confessions?!"

The ouji cocked his head, observing keenly. Dark eyes sparked in
concentration.

Bardock stared back. "You have something to say now?"

Arms folded. "Nothing to say, but much remains on my mind."

"Keep it, then. There's nothing I can do about suspicions."

A dark eyebrow lifted. "Not now anyway."

"Speak plainly, brat. Stop talking in riddles!" the Ou was annoyed.

Vegeta glanced about the garden. "Perhaps not out in the open like
this-"

"Speak!!" the Ou insisted.

Obsidian eyes were hard on Bardock. "We suspect father has a hidden
power."

Bardock returned the look, unblinking. "I see. And this power is?"

A pause. "Unknown. But the change in your aura seems familiar
somehow."

Bardock snorted. "Have you _seen_ any changes in me?"

Small look of confusion. "No. But it makes you smell different.
Kakarot's right, though I disagree with his method."

"He's a loon, Vegeta. And I'm disappointed you're buying into this
nonsense."

"It isn't nonsense. Our senses tell us something inside you is
different."

"Different than what?"

Sly smile. "You're more than what you seem."

Bardock's tail lashed as he held Nuru. "Is that a shot? If you're
looking for a fight, I'll gladly give you one!"

The ouji appeared suprised. "Of course...that's it!"

"What's it?!"

Vegeta pulled his chin in thought. "Nothing, father. Just an idea
that suddenly occurred to me."

"Then share the information." the Ou shot.

Vegeta picked up Xenna suddenly. "I'm going for a walk..the sunshine
feels wonderful today."

His elders could only stare, stupefied. With a secretive smile, the
ouji glided off through the garden, Xenna in tow.

Bardock looked to his mate. "Are they all insane?"

****

Raditz practically dragged his sibling to an isolated spot near a
waterfall. The wild one snarled, snatching away.

"Are you crazy?!"

"Are you? Why do you insist on provoking father like that. It's
idiotic!"

Kakarot snuffed, annoyed. "My senses won't let me ignore this matter,
Raditz. If he won't admit it-"

"Even if what we suspect is true, it's his buisness. He'll reveal it
in his own time!"

"But why keep it from us? It makes no sense!"

Radtiz stared at guards on patrol nearby. "Maybe he has his reasons,
I don't know. But pissing him off isn't going to get you any answers."

Kakarot flashed sharp teeth in a savage smile. "We'll see, brother.
That fiery sweet scent is strongest when he's angry. I would see the
source."

"You'll be seeing traction at this rate. Fool! I sense it too, but
you don't see me trying to start a fight."

Kakarot folded his arms. "Someone has to force the issue."

"Wrong. With war on the horizon, we can't be at each other's throats
over petty differences."

"This isn't petty. Don't you see? If he has a secret power-"

A guard stomped nearby in full battle gear. Radtiz punched his
brother in the arm.

"Keep your voice down, asshole! Patrols are around."

Kakarot sniffed indifferently. "Whatever. The point is, his power
could be pivotal in the war."

"Did it ever occur to you it might be classified information?"

Dark eyes went wide in shock. "From us?"

"Especially us. Someone might reveal it accidentally."

"I...hadn't considered that."

"If you weren't so busy smelling everything you'd know."

A pause. "Maybe I was wrong."

Raditz pointed back. "Go apologize, Kakarot. Calm yourself before
they commit you!"

****

They nearly ran into Vegeta around a winding path. Xenna screeched in
greeting.

Radtiz winced at his daughter's high pitched squalls. "Huhh....there
goes my hearing for a day."

The ouji opened his eyes slowly. "At least I understand her antics.
What are you two doing here?"

Raditz rubbed an ear. "Trying to prevent a fight."

"Koi, what's this about? Why do you insist on taunting father?"

Kakarot sighed. "I'm going to apologize, Vegeta. I got carried away
in my enthusiasm for the truth."

"Hn, maybe we're too hot blooded for our own good. I have a feeling
events will settle this issue. Leave your arguments aside for now."

"I will. Other issues matter more at this time."

Raditz plucked his clucking daughter from her uncle. "Abee'sa,
princess. We're all crazy, eh?"

Xenna poked her tongue out in agreement. The adults laughed.

"She's so cute." Kakarot grinned. "Nothing like a chibi to calm
things down!"

Vegeta pointed down another winding pathway. "Ai, then go hold our
sons. They miss you."

"Good idea!" With a happy swish of tail, Kakarot bounded past.

Raditz lifted an eyebrow. "Well, that seemed to work."

Vegeta eyed his retreating mate. "For now."

****

A rather contrite Kakarot approached the garden table. Bardock and
the Ou were eating sloppily, blood and organs everywhere. Nuru and
Tezar had smashed food in their hair. Needle teeth knawed on soft
bones.

"I'm back."

"Who gives a quoon's ass?" the Ou glanced up absently. He stuffed a
bird skull in his mouth.

"I wanted to apologize. It was wrong of me to pursue something that
isn't my buisness."

"You got that right." Bardock cracked a large rib bone, not looking
at his son.

Nuru and Tezar chirped, their thick little tails thumping the table.
Kakarot grinned.

"Well, at least someone's glad to see me."

He closed on Bardock. The elder saiyan glared death, his tail puffing
to huge porportions.

Kakarot smoothed it down. "I'm not here to fight."

"No?"

Dark eyes shone. "I didn't mean it. Sometimes my senses lead me at
full speed, and it's difficult to stop myself."

Bardock relented a little. "That much I know. Sit down."

Kakarot sat, absently looking at his chibis. He picked smashed food
from their hair, tasting it.

"Hn, baked worm gut. Not bad, but it needs more salt and a dash of
roni."

The Ou crunched on a herta hoof. "So tell the cooks. I believe you
were in the middle of an apology."

Kakarot pecked his cheek. "Sorry."

The Ou snorted, waving him off. "Kiss your babies, not me. Idiot."

Laughing, the wild one did so. Happy purrs greeted him
enthusiastically.

"Hn, another bath is in order. You're wearing breakfast!"

Bardock sighed. It was difficult staying angry at his youngest.
Absently, he ruffled the thick mop.

Kakarot gave a sloopy grin. "So does this mean I'm forgiven?"

"For now."

Raditz and Vegeta approached, surprise on their faces.

"Everything back to normal here?" Raditz wanted to know.

The Ou gulped a fistful of fish eyes. "Ai, well enough. Now sit and
eat!"

The burly saiyan slammed his hands together. "Good idea!"

Vegeta stared at his food covered cubs. "Kami, another trip to the
tub!!"

****


Bardock was content after his heavy meal. Yawning hugely at the
outdoor table, he stretched, thinking about the upcoming war.

His loud cubs continued their silly argument about sexual conquests.
The chibis continued to smash food over themselves. He shook his
head, leaning back and closing his eyes at the utter foolishness.

Spicy flesh teased his senses. A tickle on his cheek.

/Hn, time for dessert./

Bardock opened an eye. An equally dark eye peeped back as a fragrant
Ou nuzzled his mate.

/Horny all of a sudden, eh?/

/Ai. Unlike these idiotic children of ours, I'd rather do it than
talk about it./

/They do go on and on./

"I need boots, and I don't mean for walking."

Meanwhile the three brothers rattled on endlessly about personal
exploits. Their happy chibis were now completely covered in food as
they crawled over the table, knocking over bowls. An annoyed Ou
roared suddenly, putting an end to the foolishness.

"ENOUGH. Assholes! Who cares how many slakkas you claim to have
rolled?!"

Raditz coughed. "Well, ah...they started it."

"Did not." Vegeta sniffed.

"Did too." Kakarot snipped.

Bardock pointed at the chibis. "They make more sense than you do!"

Vegeta stared at fat little faces coated with food. The spiky little
mops were totally caked. "Kami, it's even worse than before!"

"Hai, while you morons carried on the chibis soaked themselves in
breakfast. Now go wash your babies!"

"Adieru." the abashed parents murmured, each grabbing a squalling
cub. Kakarot frowned, picking up a chibi by the tail.

"I've got Nuru...I think."

The ouji likewise appeared perplexed at the chibi he held. The baby
was completely obscured by food.

"I ah...haven't a clue. Is this Xenna?"

Raditz turned over another baby. The spiky little mop was plastered
with entrails. Bright eyes kept sticking shut from organ meats. The
burly saiyan laughed.

"This is worse than holding a greased boarling. I suppose we could do
this the old fashioned way to find out."

"Not here you won't." the Ou pointed. "To the baths with you!"

****

The Ou wasted no time, petting Bardock heatedly once the others left.
Hot hands massaged thick thighs, roaming to other places of pleasure.
Bardock arched against his King, wondering vaguely about the guards
getting a show. Not that he really cared. Saiyans were sleazy by
nature.

Vegeta promptly ripped Bardock's pants loose from the waist down,
licking his lips.

/I plan to eat well./

"No good slargg." Bardock grunted, wrapping his tail around a thick
neck. Strong hands pushed the Ou's head into his crotch. Hot lips
found a sweet tower of flesh, throbbing with need.

The king sampled rich flavor and firmness, pulling with teeth and
tongue for the ultimate prize. Bardock growled, sharp nails digging
into broad shoulders. Clenching his hands he tore velvet fabric away,
revealing a strong back. Vegeta raked the thatch nestling around his
mate's need with sharp teeth. Bardock mewed softly, wild dark eyes
rolling in pleasure as his balls were suckled.

Saiyan instinct and lust took command. Bardock abruptly broke loose
and scaled a tree, his clothing in tatters. The Ou bounded up after
him, climbing with nails dug into rough bark. The remnants of his
royal garb fell to the ground.

A chittering singsong went between them, ancient rites between mates.
Bardock waved his tail, undulating. A fine spray of musk scented the
air. Vegeta needed no further inducement as he pounced, sucking
tongue in a sloppy kiss. The two saiyans clenched even as they
dragged further up the tree...

Their cubs and chikki were returning from another brief trip to the
baths. The cubs were clean and recognizable again.

"Hn, I thought we'd never stop scrubbing. Do all babies make such
mess?" Raditz wondered as he hauled Xenna over a shoulder.

"I wouldn't know, since I most likely was a baby myself." the Ouji
responded. Nuru clung to his back as they wandered through the
gardens.

Kakarot carried Tezar by the tail. "Strange, our desci are gone. See
the table over there?"

Vegeta nodded. "Ai, the servants haven't cleaned up yet." he paused,
sniffing.

"Rraurgh..."

Raditz and Kakarot observed, tilting their heads in curiosity. Soft
breezes wafted through mazelike rows of shrubbery.

And then they caught it.

They also sniffed, noses wrinkling in delight at a familiar scent.
Tails fuzzed to huge size.

/Yana. They roll!/

/Ai, I would see.../

/Good party./

True saiyans, scuzzy to the core. With chibis in tow they bounded
down fragrant paths. Soon they reached their goal.

Raditz grinned, pointing. "Look there."

A pile of tattered clothing lay at the base of a huvii tree.

Vegeta licked his lips. "Listen." a thick reddish black tail waved
wildly.

In rapture they listened. Growls and snarls filled the air.

Kakarot smacked. "Haven't come yet. Getting there."

Raditz edged to the tree. "Closer still." dark eyes glazed wildly.

Needless to say, the chibis didn't like the situation. They hissed
and spat at the powerful scent filling the air.

Meanwhle, Bardock and Vegeta Ou hung suspended from a thick branch by
their tails, a tangle of arms and legs. They licked each other slowly
to distraction, their glazed bodies moist with desire. Wet fingers
were sucked, probing in the most intimate of places. Sharp teeth
nipped shoulders, throats and arms. Purrs and growls rolled in their
throats. It was full blown monkey sex at its raunchy best, a primal
dance of lust.

The others succumed to their primal lusts as well, peering up the
high tree. Lips licked again in anticipation of the show.

Raditz caught something in his eye, hot and thick. Vegeta snickered.

"You got the juice, brother."

"Rrrrr. Tell me about it."

"Serves you right for looking straight up." Kakarot snickered.

Thick foilage obscured their view somewhat, but scent to a saiyan was
unmistakable. Kakarot peered alertly.

"Ai, I see them." he nearly whispered. "They dance slow."

The brothers crowded into one spot, peeping. Suspended twenty feet
above them were two entwined figures of sculpted muscle, hanging by
their tails. Dark hair shagged wildly in every direction. It was
nearly impossible to tell where one ended and the other began. Arms
and legs tangled in a fleshy meld.

Vegeta gave a savage grin, purring. "Afternoon candy."

Kakarot's eyes lit darkly. "Mrrrr...it's like jungle run."

Raditz thumped his tail against the tree trunk. "Is the show over?"

It wasn't. Solid red eyes blazed at them, not amused. Bardock
abruptly freed an arm, sending a blast of ki in their direction.
Chittering and laughing, the three scattered madly to avoid getting
hit. The blast burned a ten foot crater in the soil.

Meanwhile the chibis screeched, enjoying the mad silliness (saiyan
cubs love chaos) clinging as they bounced a wild ride.

Vegeta took to the air. "Come on, you two. Before we lose our heads!"

"Hn, I think they busted theirs!!" Raditz smirked, lifting off.

Kakarot cracked a grin, joining them in the sky. "Two heads are
better than one!"

Sick laughs faded as they flew, ki trails streaking bold blue across
the atmosphere.

THE END