Monkey Moon

A/U


Monkey Moon 2 pt. 5

Nappa flopped over his significant other. Sleepily he blinked to
awareness, glancing up at dawn skies. Radtiz snored next to him, his
thick chest rumbling in sleep. Nappa covered his ears.

_Krukka, it's worse than listening to a blow whale._

The powerfully built general smothered his mate's face with an arm.
Raditz snorted, jerking awake.

"Whuf fu Futhhtt?!"

"Stop that damn racket. I'd rather listen to the jungle this morning!"

Raditz pushed the arm away. "Huh. Can't even finish a good night's
rest."

Nappa nipped his ear. "I'm surprised you could sleep at all."

Raditz sank into their bed of leaves, eating one. His thick tail
coiled Nappa's. "Why not?"

Nappa glanced over at Turles, who slept contentedly near Kakarot and
Vegeta. "You seemed preoccupied with last night's activities."

Raditz sighed, rolling over. "Koi, be patient with me. I admit
lusting...the blood runs hot. Kami, I would taste Kakarot's flesh."

"As would I, but be mindful of what Vegeta said. And there is still
Turles."

"Hn...perhaps I'll have another course."

Nappa grinned, appreciating the bronzed form. "Ai, second helpings.
My bones do itch from curiosity-"

Raditz considered. "I did say he had favor in my eyes. Vegeta has
first choice for the initiation, however."

Nappa pulled his chin. "He's more than a pretty bauble. Still, I
wonder at his differences from Kakarot. There are many, and I would
plumb them all."

Radtiz growled, pushing his mate flat on the ground. "You have a
habit of poking your cock in all sorts of places."

Nappa slobbered. "One delightful place or two...I'm thinking of one
such place right now."

"Hentai. Watch them roll, assuming you don't pile on."

Dark eyes sparked. "A delicious thought. Double buns to go!"

Raditz punched him in the head. The two tumbled end over end in the
grass. Snarls and growls filled the air.

Turles sat up blearily, yawning. "I'm starved."

Vegeta edged up next, scratching his ass. "Hn...I could do with a
nice barbeque myself."

They paused, watching Nappa and Radditz exchange blows. Punches gave
way to caresses, as Raditz gave his mate a sloppy kiss.

"Maybe we should go hunt while they play." Turles observed.

Vegeta poked at the sleeping Goku. "Ai, I'm not in the mood for a
floor show this morning."

Goku rolled over, still sleepy. "What's all the noise?"

Vegeta pointed. "Over there."

Goku turned, seeing his brother slop over Nappa. He made a face.

"Krukka, what got all that going?!"

Turles scratched his head. "Some yammer about poking cocks in places."

"Say what?"

"Who cares, Kakarot?" Turles edged to his side. "We should hunt while
it's early."

Goku rubbed his stomach. "Huh...I could do with a nice, fat antelope."

Vegeta stood, stretching. "No time like the present. Now if we could
get those two off each other..."

Goku sprung to his feet. "No problem." he kicked Raditz in the
backside.

"Get up! You can play later."

Raditz snarled, rolling off a heaving Nappa. "Who the hell asked you?"

Goku glared down. "We're hunting breakfast. Either come along or
starve!"

Nappa grunted. "That's a hell of a choice." he grumbled.

The ouji laughed. "Eat or screw, Nappa. Make a decision now."

The bald general stumbled up. "This time I'll pick food."

Raditz rubbed his aching groin. "You would."

****

The saiyans were quite talkative over their second meal. Lively
conversation laced with sexual innuendo bantered back and forth. They
sat in a circle near the river, tails swishing playfully.

Nappa belched, patting his full stomach. "I'm glad I picked food. I
was hungrier than I thought."

Raditz sniffed. "So was I, but not for the same thing."

Turles purred, finishing his fruit. "A cool dip is in order. The sun
is bright today and getting hotter."

Vegeta plopped on his back lazily. "One more day until moon...what to
do in the meantime?"

Goku grabbed his tail, nipping it. "I can come up with something!"

Vegeta twitched, shivered. "Sss...do you think of nothing else?"

"No. Neither do you!"

Raditz crunched on a thigh bone. "I'm surprised you haven't mentioned
that ningen of yours, Kakarot. Or Gohan."

"Gohan's fine, and Chi Chi knows the situation. I'll go back there
for a visit today."

Turles glanced over. "Gohan?"

Goku flashed sharp teeth. "That's my son. The one you tried to kill."

A sigh. "I regret that."

"Save it, Turles. I still haven't forgiven you."

Turles cocked his head. "When, then?"

Goku spluttered in shock. "Give it up!"

Raditz laughed heartily. "Krukka, you're a hard head, Kakarot. But
remember what I told you!"

Goku glared at his sibling. "Ai, I remember. There's no more to say
on the subject!"

The ouji ate nuts, cracking the shells open with his teeth. "Koi, you
still foolishly resist your blood. Aren't you past that yet?"

"I've got a problem with anyone that tries to harm my child."

Vegeta pulled his tail, ruffling it. "So go visit. And stop holding
the past against Turles."

Goku flared again. "I'm too angry, Vegeta."

Strong hands massaged his shoulders. "At Turles or something else?"

Nappa observed him. "Have a bit of fun with the ningen, Kakarot. It
will help cool your blood until moon."

Goku sighed, visibly trying to calm down. "What about the rest of
you?"

Raditz grabbed a fistful of nuts from the pile. "We can regulate the
burn a bit. Nothing that a little fighting won't help."

Turles purred softly, swishing his tail. "So many thoughts run my
mind. I can barely wait!"

The ouji grinned. "Relish everything from here on out, Turles. We do
what we want, when we want. Time is a whim to us now."

"Gods." Nappa raised his fists to the skies. "Once we begin our space
travels, we'll be worshipped as Gods!"

Vegeta laughed madly. "Rulers of the universe!!"

Goku made a face. "An entire universe?"

Raditz flopped on his side. "Why not? An interesting concept, really.
We police each galaxy in turn, bending them to our will. Think of all
the opposition to our plans! The challenge would make any saiyan
sing."

Goku's eyes gleamed. "Fighting forever..."

"Beings of great power will attempt to interfere." Turles added. "How
delicious...the conquest of gods laid at our feet!"

Goku stood, stretching. "I need to see my son before we remake the
fabric of reality."

Vegeta watched him. "I know the notion seems farfetched, koi. But
think...we gain strength after each battle. An eternity of fighting
will make our power unfathomable."

"No doubt." an odd idea struck the saiyan as he paused, staring at
Turles.

"Hn..."

Raditz nudged Nappa, grinning. /He gives Turles the eye...will they
play now, and give us a show?/

Nappa rolled his eyes in silence.

The ouji snickered. "I see a gleam, Kakarot. What do you plan?"

Goku smirked. "A trick on a certain wife of mine. She booby trapped
the bedroom two days ago to keep me from leaving. I wish to return
the favor."

Turles immediately stood, stroking Goku with his tail. "May I be of
assistance?"

Goku watched the tail caress his legs. Prickly heat, and a small
shiver ran up his spine. He pushed it away gently.

"Turles, must you constantly touch me?"

"Ai, Kakarot. After our kiss in the stream I think of nothing else."

Nappa coughed pointedly. "Hah! He's a hell of a kisser, I'll grant
that!"

Goku stared coldly.

Turles laughed. "Agreed, Nappa. I wonder if there's more under moon?"

Goku turned to him. "You offered to help, Turles."

The bronzed saiyan had a glow on. "Anything."

Goku glanced up before cold cocking Turles again. The other saiyan
went sailing into a tree. The group roared with laughter as the lost
saiyan bounced, going airborne..

"Well struck, brother!" Raditz approved, pointing as an angry Turles
wedged himself free.

"What the hell was that for, Kakarot!!" he snarled, balling his fists.

Goku gave him a finger. "For no reason. I was still angry at you and
needed to get it out of my system."

Vegeta held his sore sides. "No wonder I love you so, Kakarot. Be
gentle, Turles will dance soon enough."

"I need him for something else."

Turles shook bark from his hair. "Maybe. Maybe not!"

Goku folded his arms, smug. "You'll do as I say."

Turles was sullen. "Don't order me around, Kakarot. I'm not a slave."

Goku ignored him, stalking his near lookalike. His tail swayed as he
strutted with casual arrogance. Circling the annoyed Turles, Goku
laughed out loud.

"Why not? You seem to like me."

Vegeta smiled with pride. _Kami, he's come a long way...this is what
I've longed to see!_

Raditz had similar thoughts. _We'll touch come moon, little brother.
You've eluded me long enough!_

Nappa licked his lips. _One or the other. Why not both? Ai, we'lll
all taste the flavor._

Turles growled. "What is your plan, Kakarot. These others eye us like
candy!"

Goku held out his hand as Nappa moved. "Stay there! It isn't time
yet."

The bald general slobbered again. "I've thoughts of a double dip.
Surely I'll get a lot, eh?"

"Shiksha. Will a skull fracture do? Be still a minute!"

"Heh. I love it when you talk rough, Kakarot. It suits you."

Vegeta sat against a tree. "Patience, Nappa. I would hear Kakarot's
plot."

Goku barely suppressed a smile. "I want Turles to wear my ghi outfit."

Turles made a face. "That ghastly orange gear..."

Raditz laughed. "Yeah, I see where this is going."

The ouji smirked. "A switch ploy, Kakarot?"

Goku eyed Turles specutively. "Can you seduce my wife?"

Turles sniffed. "Surely...but why? I don't want her, Kakarot."

"There's another problem." Raditz commented.

"What?"

"Your voices are too different. What do you plan to do about that?"

Goku patted his foot, annoyed. "Damn...forgot about that-"

"Sickness." Nappa stated.

"What?"

Nappa pointed at his neck. "Pretend you have a bad throat. Ask her to
give you medicine." a snicker.

Turles scratched out a reply. "Lahhk thisss?"

Goku laughed. "Perfect."

Raditz snorted in disapproval. "I still don't know if it's workable,
Kakarot. Besides, Turles' coloring will give him away."

"I doubt that." Vegeta stated. "Humans have an amazing capacity for
ignorance. They see what they remember, not what is."

Nappa grunted in agreement. "The resemblence is strong enough to
confuse the woman. I doubt she'll even care about the other
differences."

Raditz flashed his teeth again. "A game only, then."

"Raditzu." Vegeta warned. "Go cool yourself in the lake."

"I'm fine, ouji."

"I think not. Your scent grows, and I don't want any fighting just
now."

"A fight of short duration, prince." Turles chimed in, arrogance in
his tone.

Raditz glared at him. "The moon will decide, Turles. Beware...I might
wander your way."

"Not if I'm there." Nappa snarled, tail lashing.

"Like hell!"

"Turles will be with me!" Goku blurted without thinking. The others
stared.

Vegeta eyed his mate critically. "Indeed. What about your prince?"

Goku glanced around at smug faces. "Stop it, Vegeta. You know what I
mean!"

"Oh, the little excursion with your wife."

"Yes, 'that'!"

Vegeta shrugged. "What will you do in the meantime?"

Goku grinned wickedly. "Watch through the keyhole."

Raditz laughed out loud. "Delightful...still a true pervert, little
brother!"

A sly sneer. "You didn't complain under moon, as I recall."

Nappa licked his lips. "Get going, before I jump your bones again."

Goku spared them a satisfied smile when something furry brushed his
hip. He half turned.

"Turles-"

The dark eyes held fire and lust. "Ai, Kakarot...only hours away."

Goku stood back, mindful of the others watching. "Enough, Turles. Do
me this favor first. We'll talk of other things later."

"Heh, talk." Nappa smirked.

Turles looked Goku over intensely. "I still think of our kiss-"

"Get your mind off of that!"

A greenish black tail waved gently. "Never. You feel the same,
Kakarot. I can smell it."

Goku glanced down as Turles gripped his hand. "Just because I'm
excited-"

"I turn you on."

"Save the show for later!" Raditz snarled.

Vegeta sniffed. "My generosity has limits. Both of you get going!"

****

Goku and Turles walked outside the Son house hours later. Turles wore
Goku's orange ghi. His appearance met with approval.

"Will this work?"

"Just remember to conceal your voice, Turles. I'll be outside."

"Was it really necessary to suppress our ki?"

Goku peered around the back yard. "Ai, or Gohan would be suspicious."

They ducked behind shrubs as Chi Chi emerged with baskets of clean
clothes. The slim brunette hummed to herself.

"Not bad to look at." Turles commented gently.

Goku sighed. "No, that's the least of our problems. Get ready for my
signal."

****

Chi Chi kept her mind on simple tasks as much as possible. Any deeper
thoughts were too painful.

_Nothing like fresh clothes early in the morning...I'll hang these up
now so they'll be dry this afternoon._

Goku meanwhile pointed, indicating that Turles make his appearance.
With a quick nod, the lost saiyan bounded up. A startled Chi Chi
nearly dropped her basket.

"Goku! What in heaven's name are you doing?!"

Turles pointed at his throat. "SSrroooy. Sooree."

She stared at him. "What on earth is wrong with your voice?"

"Kakww."

"You have a cold?" she put a hand on Turles' forehead. "That's
odd...you don't seem to have a fever."

Turles shook his head quickly, coughing. Chi Chi sighed.

"Well, come on. You shouldn't be running around out here sounding
like that."

Ignoring his startled expression, Chi Chi dragged Turles by the hand
into the house.

Goku snickered from his hiding place, watching. "Round one."

****

It didn't take long for Chi Chi's marital frustrations to surface.
After wrapping Turles' head in a towel, she led him upstairs.

"Goku, we need to discuss our current arrangement. I can't go on
lying to Gohan, and I'm tired of lying to myself."

Turles coughed again. _What the hell has Kakarot gotten me into?_

Chi Chi looked him over. "And don't give me that look, either. I
admit I was worried about your reaction, but now I just don't care
anymore."

Turles sat at the edge of the bed, looking as pathetic as possible.

A sigh. Chi Chi folded her arms in thought. "I don't even know if
there's any love left."

Turles motioned for her to come closer. Confused, Chi Chi watched
her 'husband' cautiously.

"No way, Goku. I'm not fool enough to let you grab me like before!"

Turles gleaned her point. _Ah, so Kakarot takes liberties. His sex
intimidates her._

Chi Chi misinterpreted the smirk. "Go sit in some ice. I'll make some
medicine for your cold, but don't expect me to-"

Turles lunged, grabbing her. "Kmere" he growled, keeping his voice
scraggy.

She pounded his chest as he rolled her over the mattress. "Horny
bastard! Is this all you think about?!"

Turles kissed her, ignoring threats to his body parts. Chi Chi
flailed away, cursing as a furry tail coiled them together.

Meanwhile, Goku floated just outside the window, grinning like a
fool. It was a fun show, really.

_Now for the grand entrance..._

Chi Chi shrieked in Turles' ear. The dark saiyan released her,
clutching his head in pain.

"Krukka, this isn't worth it!" he bellowed, falling back. Chi Chi
stared at the sudden change in voice.

"Wait a minute, you don't sound like-"

"KKKSSSHH!!!"

A raging saiyan burst into the bedroom, caving out a huge crater. Chi
Chi fell back, her mouth open.

"What?? You-"

"What the hell's going on here?!" Goku demanded, pointing in
accusation.

Chi Chi was stunned to fright, looking back and forth. "But,
I...he...you?!"

"It's all right, Chi Chi." Turles reassured her. "He was bound to
find out."

"Find out WHAT?" the brunette screeched, hysterical. "You're an
imposter!!"

"Is this what's been going on behind my back?" Goku stalked the bed.
Chi Chi rolled away, pressing against the door.

"This...it's a sick game!"

Turles stood alongside Goku. "I thought you loved me."

"STOP IT!!"

"Is this true?" Goku insisted, features dark.

Chi Chi closed her eyes. "A nightmare, that's what this is...I'll
wake up, and-"

"Why deny the truth, Chi Chi?" Turles reached for her again. She
bounded away, realization closing her features.

"Wait a minute...you're that other saiyan. The one they say resembles
Goku!"

Turles bowed. "Guilty as charged. I had a nice time." a snicker.

"I should punch your lights out."

Turles nodded in approval. "She'd make a good saiyan, Kakarot."

Goku grinned. "Agreed."

"You both think this is funny?" Chi Chi found herself moving
forward. "Laugh at this!!" she grabbed a lamp, cracking it over
Turles' skull.

Goku spun. "Turles!!"

The lost saiyan held his aching head. "I'm still alive."

Goku grabbed his wife's hands. "You didn't have to do that!"

"He deserved it. I'd hit you too, but there's only one lamp in this
room!"

He rattled her shoulders. "Consider this payback for the little stunt
you pulled earlier, booby trapping the bedroom."

Chi Chi was smug. "I thought the tar was pretty effective, myself.
How's your cock?"

Turles couldn't help but laugh. A small klik at the doorknob.

Goku spun. "Gohan!"

The little mop top stared. "What's all the noise, and..." dark eyes
went wide.

"Why is Turles here?! Get away from him, dad. He's evil!!"

"Adorable." Turles said sarcastically.

Goku caught his son in mid-attack. "Wait a minute, Gohan!"

The boy squirmed in his father's embrace. "No! Don't you remember
what he's done?"

"That's right, Gohan!" Chi Chi shouted. "They brought him back!"

"But why?"

Turles sighed. "I'm not the same saiyan I was then, Gohan."

Gohan huffed, freeing himself. "Yeah? I don't see anything different."

"It's true, son." Goku nodded. "He regrets what he did to you."

The boy stared up. "Really? Are you sorry, Turles?"

"Understand, Gohan. I never had a family to speak of, and my ways
were harsh. I wanted you and your father to join me...or else."

"Don't listen to him, baby. He's a liar!!" Chi Chi bellowed.

"I have no reason to lie, woman. Being dead changes one's
perspective."

"You talk like my uncle Raditz."

"Oh? Perhaps we have more in common than I realized." Turles glanced
at Kakarot.

Goku coughed. "Gohan, the saiyans will be going off planet soon."

Gohan was quiet. "You're going with them, aren't you?"

"How did you know?"

The boy looked down. "You spend so much time with them lately, dad. I
know you're super cool and all now...but don't you think this is a
bad idea?"

Goku kneeled in front of his son. "Look at me, Gohan."

"Hm?"

"Someday I want you to come with me. But meanwhile I'll need you to
look out for your mother."

"You creep!" Chi Chi snapped. "You'd abandon your family?!"

"A true prize." Turles grimaced. "You picked well, Kakarot."

"Keep your nose out of it, mister. This is between Goku and me!"

Goku glanced back at her. "The tournament money should keep you
comfortable until I get back."

Gohan's eyes were bright. "You mean...you're coming back?"

Goku hugged him. "Crazy. Of course!"

"Dad, is there some threat to the universe again?"

"Yeah...Frieza. We've gotta settle with him once and for all."

The boy jumped up and down. "Then take me with you!!"

"Excellent idea." Turles commented.

Chi Chi nearly exploded, but Goku stalled her. "Not this time, Gohan.
I'd never forgive myself if Frieza or Cooler harmed you."

"But I've got power!"

"Not enough, not yet. And this is one adventure you don't need to
experience. Trust what I say."

Chi Chi cradled their son. "There's one good thing that came out of
your change."

Goku stared. "And that is?"

"You've become a responsible father."

****

An hour later Goku and Turles left the Son house in silence. Turles
wearied of the quiet.

"Enough recriminations, Kakarot. Your family will be fine."

"I know that, but I still feel guilty."

"Why? Because you'll be leaving them for a while?"

Goku stared across the huge field they walked. "No, because it
doesn't bother me in the least."

Turles smiled to himself. _Delightful. He still resists his blood.
Perhaps a corner of his heart is there for me._

"What the hell are you grinning about?"

"Nothing in particular, Kakarot. The upcoming adventure excites me.
That and...other things."

Goku growled as a furry tail tip teased his knee. "Turles-"

The other saiyan glanced up at the sun. "Enough. Let's get back to
the keep."

"What's your sudden hurry?"

"Moon is tonight, Kakarot. I don't plan on walking five thousand
miles!"

****

Raditz finished sparring with his mate. He was in a foul mood.

"Stupid rag hair...stop fretting about Kakarot already!"

"Jam it, skin dome. I didn't say anything about Kakarot."

Vegeta punched them both in the arm. "QUIET. I don't feel like
hearing this anymore!"

Nappa plopped in thick grass, rubbing himself. "Huuhhh...you're jumpy
as a _huerta_ in a whorehouse, Vegeta."

The ouji sniffed. "My bones itch me no end. Let the moon come
already!!" he growled at the sky.

Raditz purred. "Ha. Methinks our prince has a twitch. A massage might
help!"

Vegeta snarled again. "Maybe we should fight. Where is Kakarot?!"

Nappa burst into laughter. "Ai, you've got it bad. Take a hike in a
cool stream until they come back!"

Raditz licked his lips in satisfaction. "Time to conclude some
unfinished buisness."

****

Turles flew alongside his intended in silence, watching. Twin flames
of dark hair were wild in the wind.

A small smile curved his lips. _Glorious...immortality and power.
What saiyan could ask for more?_

Instinctively sensing he was being watched, Goku glanced
sideways. "Problem, Turles?"

Another smile. "Hardly, Kakarot. I find myself extremely satisfied."

Frown. "Meaning?"

Turles grabbed his hand, diving earthward. "Come!!"

"What the hell?!?"

Plummeting like stone, the two saiyans landed heavily on a small
outcropping.

Goku pulled his hand free. "Are you insane? We've still got a two
hour flight!"

Smoky eyes were on him. "Kakarot...do you have any idea what you do
to me?"

Equally dark orbs held a hidden fire. "Not now...tell me at moon."

Turles glanced at Goku's waving tail. "I wanted you even when you
refused me."

Curiosity got the better of Goku. "True confessions, Turles? Why?"

Round fingertips brushed his face. "Why not? Saiyans have no need of
subtlety, Kakarot. Denying the truth is pointless."

Dark lashes fanned briefly. "I see."

"You've had a long journey back to yourself, I understand."

"I'm not the same saiyan you met before, Turles."

"I know. It doesn't matter. Loving awaits us all."

"You haven't joined the pack yet..."

"A mere formality. Moon will decide, remember?"

Goku felt a wave of heat roll to his groin. He stood back, glancing
at the sky.

Turles watched him intently now. "I still think about that kiss."

Goku's tail puffed. "Anything else? Krukka, what have I said?!"

"No more words." Turles smothered golden lips with his own. The heat
settling in Goku's groin threatened to explode. Low growls as Turles
suckled his throat.

"Didn't tell you...you could..."

"Shh"

Sloppy kisses devoured all protest. Goku found himself embracing
delicous heat and taste once more. The world dissolved in a tangle of
flesh and hair...

A strange tickle lighting his spine shot through his brain. He ached,
itched.

/Like jungle run.../

/Yessss.../

A loud moan as Turles squeezed his ass cheeks, pressing his prostate.
Without thinking Goku grabbed the coil of greenish black fur that
lashed wildly. Turles howled his pleasure as teeth nipped his tail.

Hot pants in an ear. /We love here, Kakarot. Right now!/

Dark eyes snapped open momentarily. /What?/

"You heard me!" Turles licked the curve of a cotton clad shoulder. He
tugged Goku into the grass.

"What the hell." Goku purred as busy hands started stripping him.

****

Back at the keep, the others were fighting. Hormones and season
frayed nerves to the boiling point. Tattered and bruised, the three
combatants laid into each other. Loud saiyan curses filled the air.

Vegeta got in a flying kick, only to be countered by a head butt from
Nappa. Raditz in turn kicked his mate in the ass, sending him
sailing. Vegeta turned with a vicious eye poke, only to have his
groin gouged by a knee. Nappa piled on, punching them both in the
head. And so it went...

****

Turles and Goku rolled in the grass at an unknown location. Hot
kisses slopped hungrily as the saiyans attempted to devour each
other. Tails knotted as they tumbled down a sloping hill. With a soft
thud the pair landed near a small creek.

Goku closed his eyes in bliss as Turles peppered mad kisses across
his shoulders.

/This is insane.../

/No madness, Kakarot. The choice has been made./

/Get out of my head! We don't have a bond./

A soft purr. /What occurs, then?/

"A mistake." Goku murmured before his lips were smothered again.

/How so? Our prince favored me with an invitation./

Goku managed to pull free. "Only because I agreed to it."

A nuzzle. "I suppose you no longer hate me, then."

Goku rolled off his would be lover. "Moon is several hours away."

Turles was smug, leaning on an elbow. "I can wait that long, I
suppose."

"You presume too much, Turles. Vegeta is my mate."

A wide yawn. "What's your point? All are in the pack, Kakarot. And
the heat between us craves release."

Goku sat up, shaking his head violently. Loose grass flew from his
wild mop of hair.

"You mistake my attraction for other things."

"Hn, our resemblance makes things strange. Like making love to
oneself, eh?"

"Go to hell."

Turles clutched him again. "Only if you join me in the fire."

"For Kami's sake-"

Nearby footsteps halted further conversation. Three hikers stared in
shock.

"Freaks!" a woman yelled.

"Yeah, take that shit somewhere else."one of her companions snarled.
He was thickset, with sandy blonde hair.

The third hiker pointed at the prone pair. "Every year it's the same
thing...we come this way and perverts bounce in the weeds!"

Turles gave a nasty smile. "Not perverted enough. Care to party?"

Green eyes widened. "I don't believe this...Carla, Ward. Are these
fools brothers?"

"Weird." the woman backed away. "Let's get out of this psycho
zone...I heard cults live in this area."

Goku snorted. "Maybe you need to be somewhere else, then."

He was talking to empty air. The hikers were moving at top speed down
the hill.

****

"Stop staring at me, Turles. It's time to return to the keep."

Turles purred again. "Well said. I long to hold you."

Goku moved to take off. "I miss my prince."

****

The exhausted saiyans lay in a heap, bruised and somewhat bloody.
Raditz sat on boulders, his clothing in tatters. Vegeta nursed a sore
shoulder while Nappa squinted, one eye swollen shut.

The ouji stood in consternation. "I'm going inside for awhile." his
tail fuzzed as he stalked inside the cave.

Raditz howled like an idiot. "Lune'a ensda'ke, meddatka su marlo!"

"Krukka" Nappa held his head. "Must I hear that bellowing until moon?"

"I feel good, fool. Kakarot and Turles will arrive soon enough!"

****

The aforementioned saiyans landed at the keep an hour later. Late
afternoon shadows lent a colorful depth to the jungle, emphasizing
every shape and outline.

Goku looked about. "Everyone's here, but it's mighty quiet."

Turles cocked his head. "Not so quiet. Listen at the cave."

The recently arrived pair approached the cave keep. Growls and snarls
assailed their ears.

"What goes on in here?" Goku demanded, frowning.

Vegeta purred, waving his tail. Nude to the waist, he stretched
across a fabricated bed. Nappa and Raditz flanked him on each side.

"Stop shouting and come get warm, koi. We plan to rest before the fun
begins."

Goku looked them over. "Did anyone hunt?"

Raditz licked his lips, tail slapping the mattress. "All in good
time. Now join us, like Vegeta said."

Turles was already pulling off his armor, gliding past Goku and
climbing onto the bed. He sandwiched between Vegeta and Raditz.

Goku smiled weirdly. "My bones could use some warming, I suppose."

Vegeta watched him, dark eyes sparkling. "Well?"

Yanking off his orange ghi, Goku joined them, coiling tails.