Try Again.

Try Again

Author: CrimsonTide

Pairings - Vegeta x Goku


CHAPTER 3

Two long weeks went by, and Vegeta had yet to even so much as sense his fellow Saiyajin. Bulma had called his home, but ChiChi informed her that she hadn’t seen her ‘no good husband’ for over a week.

That banshee really didn’t care. It should have been obvious.

No one, it seemed, had seen the Saiyajin. They all figured he’d just gone off on one of his little adventures again. None of them seemed concerned.

They really didn’t understand him.

“But I do.”

Vegeta understood Goku more than he would have liked to admit. It was a pity the other Saiyajin wasn’t as keen on comprehending one’s actions. The prince was constantly barraging the younger man with insults and boasting about how one day he’d defeat his rival…

But by defeat, Vegeta by no means meant kill.

The prince had feelings for the younger Saiyajin. How could he not? The last of his people… Not to mention the perfect specimen. They didn’t come any better than Kakarotto. Perfect build, smooth pale skin, silky soft hair with the perfect amount of midnight blue highlights… not to mention a thick healthy tail. And his eyes. Windows into his soul. A troubled one. He had to fix that.

Vegeta slowly lowered his fists, bringing his training to a halt. He quickly turned off the high gravity within the chamber and stepped outside, stretching his senses out in all directions in search of the one on his mind. The prince felt no ki signature from his fellow Saiyajin, who was obviously suppressing it, but he felt a pull to the east. Something told him to start there.

Going on instincts alone, Vegeta took flight.

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An hour had past, and with every second that ticked by, Vegeta felt as if he were coming nearer and nearer to his target. The unexplainable feeling finally became so overwhelming that the prince immediately descended to the earth and lowered his ki.

Goku was very near.

It didn’t take long to find him either. A brief trip through the forest brought him to a clearing. A small river trickled through the area, and the small waterfall that fed it bubbled with relaxing splashes. Moss covered the wet rocks like a lush carpet, and the rest of the space was covered with green grass and colorful flowers that lined the water.

And in the middle of it all was Goku. He was sitting by the water’s edge, peering down at the colorful fish that swam about.

It was truly a Kodak moment.

But Goku seemed strangely out of place among the cheerful scene. He looked distant as if his eyes weren’t focused on what was in front of him. He looked as if he’d been deprived of sleep and proper nourishment. The Saiyajin looked like he’d dropped a few pounds, though his body was still something few could resist.

Vegeta frowned. He knew the younger man was more than capable of hunting. He just hadn’t. This had to stop.

Vegeta took that moment to emerge from the bushes. The rustling caught Goku’s attention, and the focus returned to the Saiyajin’s eyes as he turned to find the source of the noise. His alert expression turned tired when he saw who his visitor was and he turned back to the pond.

“What is it?”

The prince said nothing as he approached the other Saiyajin and sat beside him, earning a glance from the corner of the other man’s eye.

“They’re worried about you.” he said simply.

“You’re lying.” Goku muttered immediately, frowning slightly.

Silence loomed for what seemed like ages before another word was spoken.

“I’m worried.”

Goku once again regarded the prince from the corner of his eye for a moment. “Did your gravity chamber break again?”

The question caught Vegeta by surprise and he raised an eyebrow at his fellow Saiyajin, who was now glaring at him. “No, Kakarotto!”

“Hn.”

More silence.

“Kakarotto…” Vegeta started to place his hand on the other’s shoulder, but Goku promptly moved away.

“I told you not to touch me.” he spat.

The prince frowned and let his hand drop away as he turned his gaze to the small body of water in front of him. “Kakarotto, I understand what you’ve been through.”

This caught Goku’s attention, and he once again regarded the prince in silence.

“Frieza.”

That was the only word that needed to be said and Goku’s expression turned apologetic.

“But that’s in the past now. I didn’t have help to deal with it. You do.” Vegeta once again tried to place his hand on the other Saiyajin’s shoulder as a sign of comfort, and he grinned when he succeeded this time.

“You're kind of scaring me.”

Vegeta nearly fell over as the words left Goku’s lips, but the younger man immediately laughed. That was the only thing that kept the prince from whacking him upside the head.

“This is why I don't even attempt to be nice anymore.” the prince muttered.

Goku chuckled. Color could already be seen returning to his face. A brief silence loomed once more, and the air seemed to thicken around them.

“Now who did it?”

Goku’s shoulders noticeably slumped at the question, and Vegeta almost regretted asking.

Almost.

“He…he was drunk too… Probably didn’t know what he was doing….”

“Too?” Vegeta questioned. “Kakarotto, you weren’t drunk. You were drugged. He meant to do something. Now tell me.”

The other Saiyajin hesitated for a moment. “I don’t want you to kill him.”

“Why not?!” Vegeta growled.

Goku looked at the prince with a stern expression, an expression he only used when he was completely serious about something.

The prince sighed and folded his arms in frustration. "Fine."

“Fine what?” Goku urged.

“Fine, I won’t kill him.” Vegeta mumbled. He was dangerously close to actually pouting.

“Yamcha.”

“WHAT? I’LL KILL HIM!”

“VEGETA!!!”

“But I'd be doing so many people a favor!”

Goku sighed and shook his head. The prince probably hadn’t even noticed that he’d ascended to a Super Saiyajin during his momentary lapse of sanity, but the fact he had brought a smile to Goku’s lips. It made him feel… loved?

“Vegeta? Love? Me? HA!”

The Saiyajin’s smile quickly faded and the mixed expressions that passed over his face didn’t go unnoticed by the prince.

“Kakarotto…”

No sooner he’d turned toward the prince, Goku found himself in a searing hot kiss as Vegeta’s lips closed over his own. His immediate response was to pull away, but just as the impulse hit him, the older Saiyajin placed his hand behind his head to cease movement, almost as if he’d heard the younger man's thoughts.

Vegeta wrapped his other arm tightly around the tense Saiyajin, pulling him closer to his compact chest as his tongue glided over soft lips, requesting access. Sensing Goku’s hesitance, the prince gently began to massage his fingers through the younger Saiyajin’s hair, releasing a deep rumbling purr from his chest. The combination seemed to immediately take effect as Goku’s body relaxed in the prince’s embrace. Seconds later, the younger man’s lips parted, allowing Vegeta entrance. The offer was taken immediately.

Both Saiyajins moaned simultaneously as their tongues met for the first time, sending shivers down their spines. Each experimented and teased the other playfully, each enjoying the taste of the other. There was nothing quite like the taste and scent of a pure blooded Saiyajin. That was becoming apparent with each passing second.

With one final flick of their tongues, the kiss was broken, and both Saiyajins were left breathing deeply as they stared into each other’s eyes for what seemed like forever. Vegeta then pulled Goku close to him as he purred in pleasure. The younger Saiyajin rested his head on the prince’s shoulder and without even thinking, he answered with a purr of his own. Vegeta’s eyes became half lidded as he listened to the truly Saiyajin sound the younger man was emitting. He hadn’t heard it for so long. Not since his planet was destroyed. While not as deep as his own, the other Saiyajin’s purr was something he could listen to for hours with a smile on his face.

Feeling that Goku was now completely relaxed, Vegeta began to move his hands over the other’s clothed body, tracing his muscle and memorizing every curve. He hardly noticed when Goku flinched as his tongue grazed the younger Saiyajin’s neck. Vegeta’s hands traveled lower as he began to nibble the other man’s ear, causing a shudder to pulse through Goku’s body. But when the prince’s hands quested to the other Saiyajin’s buttocks, Goku immediately tensed and pulled away from his embrace.

Vegeta’s eyes widened slightly at the sudden look of fear on the other’s face. “Kakarotto?”

Goku shook his head and leaned away as the prince advanced. “I…I don’t want to…”

The older Saiyajin’s hands dropped to his sides as he sighed and nodded in acknowledgment. “Relax, Kakarotto. I'd never do anything you didn't want me to do.”

Goku watched as the prince stood and turned back to him, offering his hand. The Saiyajin looked back down at the ground, feeling as if he’d disappointed the older man by refusing.

“I’m sorry.”

“For what?”

Goku blinked and looked up at Vegeta, who was smirking down at him. Smiling, the Saiyajin took the offered hand and was pulled to his feet.

TBC