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Survival of the Fittest	By : 2dragonkat Category: Dragon Ball Z > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 11967 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ and its characters, they belong to Akira Toriyama. The only parts that do belong to me are the plot and the twins. I also do not make any profit/money from this either.

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Chapter 13 - "Wish Granted"

WC: 3,796

Goku weaved through the clouds, his earlier joy now forgotten in light of his recent visit to Capsule Corps. In his right hand he held the DragonRadar, given to him by Dr. Briefs. Bulma had not been as neighborly.

She apparently knew about Trunks' and Goten's relationship woes, long before he and Vegeta had. It seems that Trunks had been studying at Capsule Corps for years. His intelligent, technologically inclined brain had been drawn to the opportunities and teachings he could get from his mother and grandfather. Trunks is very bright and talented, and had apparently flourished at Capsule Corps. He had become the son Bulma always wanted.

But Trunks still refused to become Bulma's heir, no matter how much she begged and how much he enjoyed working there. His allegiance was still to his father. And while that news made Goku happy, the rest did not.

Bulma was still someone Goku had trouble thinking kindly of. No matter how far back their friendship went, Goku could not forgive how she had treated Vegeta and how she had facilitated Chichi's near destruction of his family. When he had arrived at Capsule Corps things had been very tense between him and Bulma.

She couldn't seem to say anything without putting Vegeta down. Goku had nearly ripped her head off on more than one occasion. They had very nearly started arguing when Dr. Briefs found them and disrupted their confrontation. Goku was finally able to explain why he was there and what he needed to someone who would listen. Dr. Briefs had gotten the radar and Goku was quickly on his way. But not before Bulma had gotten in a parting shot.

"It's yours and that bastard's fault that Trunks left. He wouldn't be so miserable if you two weren't so selfish."

Goku frowned deeply as those words and the others she had spat rang in his head. She seemed to know so much more about Trunks than he did. She knew how smart and inventive he was, how lost he was in his relationship with Goten, and all of these other little tidbits Goku was clueless about. He didn't even know that Trunks had learned to play the piano recently. It was like Goten and Trunks were complete strangers to him.

He sighed, diving down from the sky when he was within view of his home. Goku wished there was something he could do about the situation but wasn't sure there was. Especially now that Trunks was gone and Goten was leaving. Vegeta had gone to talk with Goten and Goku hoped things went well. Vegeta had been so devastated by the news. It was like when their sons had died at the hands of Majin Buu. All they could do now was hope that everything would work itself out.

Goku touched down in front of the house, smiling as much as he could when he saw his mate sitting on the porch. He would keep what Bulma had said and Trunks' tutelage at Capsule Corps a secret for now. At least until the situation with the Saiyans died down a bit. He did not want to add to the list of things Vegeta needed to worry about.

"Hey, Babe," he said softly, opening his arms when Vegeta approached him.

His mate sank into Goku's embrace, pressing his face into his chest and sighing. Goku nuzzled his nose into Vegeta's tresses, taking a long deep breath of his scent and warmth. Goku felt his anxieties and worries lessen as he held his lover close. He even started to really believe that everything would work out.

They pulled back just a bit from the hug after a while but Vegeta stayed close. His mate looked up at him and Goku was pleased to note that he didn't look as lost and devastated as he had before. The tiny smile on his lips was genuine. Goku felt his spirits lift a little bit more and he smiled back.

"Did you get the sensu beans?" Vegeta asked.

"Yup," Goku responded, pausing a beat before asking his own question. "How did your talk with Goten go?"

Vegeta sighed, sounding more exhausted than sad to Goku's relief. "It went as well as could be expected. I'm still not convinced this is the course of action they needed to take, but what's done is done. Goten will be keeping in contact with Trunks. I'm hoping they'll only be separated for a few months before Trunks comes back with his tail between his legs," his mate said softly.

"Well..." Goku started with a sigh. "At least they're taking the initiative and trying to fix things on their own. It's better than just letting it get worse until there's nothing that can be done."

"True," Vegeta replied.

They smiled sadly at one another and then Vegeta finally took note of what was in his hand. "Is that the Dragon Radar?"

Goku blinked in surprise and looked down, just now remembering what he had gotten before coming home. "Oh...right. I uh, came up with an idea to help the other Saiyans," he said sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck. No need to tell his mate that Korin was really the one to come up with the idea.

"Really?" Vegeta asked with a raised eyebrow. The look was a bit mocking, like he couldn't believe that Goku could come up with an idea on his own. It kinda made him want to slap his mate and kiss him senseless all at once.

"Yeah," he said after a moment, resisting the urge to do anything to his mate. "I figured we could use the Dragonballs to help."

"And how will they help?"

"We can wish for a new home planet for the Saiyans."

Vegeta stared at him in stunned silence before a sexy little smile graced his face. His mate's eyes burned lustfully for a moment. "That's quite brilliant of you, Kakarot," Vegeta purred, leaning in close to Goku's body.

He flushed a bit, really glad that he hadn't let slip that it was Korin who planted the idea in his head. It was so much better to have Vegeta all worked up over an idea he came up with. It made Goku feel pretty attractive. "Yeah," he replied nonchalantly, pulling Vegeta close. "I have my moments.

"That you do," Vegeta murmured as he closed the gap between their bodies and leaned up to steal a kiss.

Goku groaned and wrapped his arms around his mate, leaning into the kiss more. He needed to remember to have good ideas more often, or at least not reveal where his good ideas came from, if this was his reward. Their tongues tangled hotly and Goku was just about ready to spread Vegeta out right then and there. Then his brain remembered something. They had guests. Just knowing his lover's father (who seemed to hate Goku) could possibly be watching was a huge cockblocker.

He gently broke the kiss and leaned away, panting a bit at the strain of holding himself back from ravishing his mate. Vegeta whimpered quietly in his arms, making the task even more difficult and Goku was forced to mentally shower himself in libido dampening images. Chichi's face always seemed to work.

"Sorry , Babe," Goku said after he had himself under control. "But I don't think our Dads would enjoy a show. Besides, we need to figure out who's going to go find the Dragonballs."

Vegeta huffed cutely but did pull completely away from Goku's body. "I suppose you're right, Kakarot," he said as he crossed his arms. His mate looked like he was holding himself back as well. "You should go with your father and brother. It'll be a good boding experience for all of you."

"Yeah, that sounds good," Goku said brightly, starting to envision campfires and s'mores. Then he remembered who that would leave behind. One face came to mind that had Goku's hackles rising.

"What's wrong?"

"I can't leave you here alone with that Brolli guy."

"Kakarot. I can take care of myself."

"I know that...but I just don't trust him."

"I'll be fine. It's only for a few days. If anything happens you'll know through our bond and can come home immediately."

Goku sighed but nodded in understanding. He was over reacting just a smidge. Brolli had threatened his mate and had tried to claim him. They were both things Goku couldn't over look. He was going to be watching Brolli closely though. He had no reason to trust the guard, not yet anyway.

"So when should we leave," he asked, changing the subject before he started growling and act on his desires to pulverize Brolli.

"As soon as possible," Vegeta said, glancing back at the house. "Tomorrow morning. The sooner a new planet is wished for the better. My father isn't known for having much patience. He might just kill off all the humans if he isn't satisfied."

Goku nodded. "Well then tomorrow it is," he said, wrapping an arm around Vegeta's shoulders and leading them to the house. Now they needed to explain everything to their family and guest. They'd explain the Dragonballs (while skimming over some of the details, no need to spark anyone's interest in them) and give Brolli a sensu bean. If everything goes well Goku will be able to spend the night wrapped in a naked, sweaty embrace with his mate.

Radditz sighed quietly as he stared into the fire he sat before. He raised his eyes and smiled when he saw his papa's sleeping form across the fire from him. He glanced to the right and silently chuckled at his brother's slumbering form. Kakarot seemed to be having a good dream, if his twitching limbs and animated features were anything to go by.

He looked up, looking over the twinkling stars above their little camp fire.

The three of them had been travelling for four days now and had found two of the seven Dragonballs his brother had them looking for. Radditz was still unclear over their power and how they could grant wishes, but Kakarot had lived on this planet far longer than he had so he trusted him.

A shooting star passed overhead. Radditz wondered if he would be up there again. Kakarot had said he wanted to wish for a new Saiyan home world with these Dragonballs.

Radditz reached a hand out and fished out an orange orb from the pack his brother carried them in. Four stars floated in its center. He vaguely remembered stories of these when he had first come to Earth but wasn't sure. His memories from those days were hazy at best. But these things seemed familiar.

Radditz set the Dragonball back into the pack before he laid down. He folded his arms behind his head, gazing up at the vast night sky.

A stray thought fluttered through his mind and he wondered if Nappa was up there somewhere. In the place where all dead souls go to. He didn't know why he kept thinking of Nappa, especially now. Maybe he was influenced by all the couples around him. Or maybe it was the children. Or maybe it was even something else.

Radditz had never really thought about how he had felt when he and Nappa had been together. He couldn't afford to have feelings back then, especially ones seen as weak. It was a burden and threat no one could afford to have in their lives as part of Freiza's army. But now, when that life was gone, Radditz could let himself think and feel without worry.

What he wondered about most was whether he loved Nappa or not. After what his prince had said in regards to Nappa's death, Radditz suspected that Nappa had loved him. But...Radditz wasn't sure. Sometimes, on quiet nights like these, he started to believe he did love Nappa. They weren't soul mates, but they had shared something. If they hadn't been under Freiza's thumb, their relationship could have turned into something beautiful.

Now they wouldn't have that chance. Nappa was dead and Radditz was alive. He didn't really know why he was alive. Kakarot had said it was because he had a purpose to fulfill. Radditz didn't really understand what that meant but no doubt it was something important if he had been saved from the brink of death. If he had died back then, though, he and Nappa would have been together.

Radditz wondered if they could have been happy...even in hell.

He traced the outline of the Milky Way with his eyes, pondering like he was doing often as of late. He wondered about Nappa, and how he was. He wondered if he would ever be happy like his brother was. He wondered what his future held that was so important. He wondered if he could ever love anyone else. Nappa was all he seemed able to think about.

A poem sprang to mind as he looked at the stars, one he had heard the children sing in the village he had lived near for the years after his near death.

Star light, star bright

First star I see tonight.

I wish I may, I wish I might

Have my wish come true tonight.

"I wish I could see Nappa again."

Gohan wondered if this was how his papa felt when he realized he was pregnant. He was lying in bed, his mate softly snoring on his stomach beside him. Gohan was wide awake, his body still sweaty and cooling down from their last bout of sex. He had woken up not too long ago to realize his heat was well and truly gone. It seemed a little early but it maybe that was normal when a Saiyan got pregnant. Gohan would ask later.

He gently ran a hand over his taunt stomach. Gohan knew with ever fiber of his being that he was pregnant now. It was too early to tell medically but he knew. His papa probably had as well when he got pregnant with the twins. It felt like everything was right with the world.

Piccolo stirred beside him, his mate sighing and turning onto his side. His back was facing Gohan so he decided to curl up behind his lover. He sighed as Piccolo's warmth seeped into him and he nuzzled between his shoulder blades. Piccolo reached a hand over his waist to touch Gohan lightly.

"You don't seem to be in heat anymore."

"No."

"Isn't it a little early?"

"A bit. But it's a good thing. I don't want to be doing anything too strenuous with my body in such a delicate state."

Piccolo was silent for a long time and Gohan assumed he had fallen back asleep. But then his mate turned in his arms to look at him. Gohan smiled at his Namek's expression. It wasn't often he could outright shock his lover. Piccolo stared at him with wide eyes and an even wider mouth. Gohan laughed a little and curled back into his mate's body, nuzzling his neck.

"Gohan..."

"I know it's early but I can tell Piccolo. I'm definitely pregnant."

Gohan was suddenly crushed against Piccolo's chest in a suffocating embrace. His mate seemed to try and wrap his entire body around Gohan, shielding him from everything else. Gohan smiled softly and gripped Piccolo tight in return. He expected the next few months will be filled with a lot of protective and possessive holds just like this.

Suddenly they both shot up in bed to look out the window. Dark clouds swirled in the sky and lightning cracked as a great power surged. Only one being was capable of that. "Shenron," Gohan breathed, curling closer to Piccolo as the eternal dragon's enormous power washed over him in waves.

"Someone must have summoned him."

"Who?"

"I'm not sure. Probably Goku but you never know."

"Should we go check it out."

Piccolo looked down at Gohan, seeming to think carefully about what they should do. Finally he sighed and lay back down on their bed, dragging Gohan with him.

"We'll stay here."

"But Piccolo-"

"No. If it's someone else making a wish your parents will intervene. If we noticed then they surely would have. And if it's them making a wish then we don't have to worry. We'll find out soon enough what's going on."

Gohan nodded and smiled in relief. He really didn't want to get out of bed right now. Especially with his mate still naked next to him.

Vegeta took a deep breath as Shenron was summoned, the sky darkening as the bright eternal dragon weaved its long body amongst the black clouds. He stood next to his mate, letting Goku have the reigns in this endeavor. He glanced over his shoulder at the rest of their family.

Keigo and Takeo stood very close to each other and him, both of them trembling from the sheer power of the dragon. Vegeta remembered feeling much the same his first time. Brolli was standing beside his father and Radditz, all of their eyes wide. Bardock stood on Goku's other side, not looking nearly as shocked as the rest of them at the sight of the dragon. Vegeta wondered if that was a side effect of his uncontrollable seer powers.

"Goku. Why have you summoned me this time," Shenron boomed, his deep, thunderous voice hammering in their chests.

"I wish for a new home world for the Saiyans," Goku called out. "Close to Earth but not too close to affect natural processes on Earth like the tides. Oh and makes sure there's lots of different terrains, and lots of fresh water. Oh and a good place to train like a huge rock canyon thing. Oh and maybe some cities already built. And a palace, and lots of trees, and lots of food, and..."

Shenron seemed to clear his throat and Goku stopped his rambling wish with a sheepish chuckle. "I guess...just do what you think is best Shenron."

Shenron was silent for a moment. "Very well. And for the second wish?" Shenreon spoke again, eyes glowing with his power.

"We're just going to leave it alone for now. Thanks Shenron," Goku called cheerfully.

Shenron growled, almost seeming exasperated with Goku (Vegeta couldn't blame him) and then he vanished. The Dragonballs rose into the sky before scattering across the globe once more. Vegeta looked up, a smile coming to his face as a new bright star flashed in the sky, showing where the new planet was.

"Thank you."

Vegeta's eyes widened and he turned to look at his father. The king was looking up in the sky much as he had a moment ago. A little grin was on his face. He looked like he had when Vegeta had been a child and had created his first chi ball. A combination of pride and elation painting his features.

His father looked down and his eyes were not directed at Vegeta but at his mate, Goku. "Thank you, for giving us a home. We have not had one in far too long," he said gratefully.

Vegeta smirked as his mate flushed in embarrassment. As much of a hero Goku was he never took praise and compliments well. He always told Vegeta that he didn't understand those things because he was just doing what he was supposed to do. Vegeta secretly thought it was adorable how flustered his mate got. Almost as hot as he thought Goku's moments of brilliance were.

"So I imagine you'll be leaving soon," Vegeta said, addressing his father.

King Vegeta nodded. "That would be best. We've been traveling for so long it will be good for everyone to settle and start raising their families on a planet rather than crowded ships."

"That sounds good," Goku said with a smile, wrapping his arm and tail around Vegeta's waist.

"Will you be joining us?" Bardock spoke up, laying a hand on his son's shoulder.

Goku turned to look at him and Vegeta nodded. They had spoken at length the night before about the situation, after his mate arrived home with the Dragonballs. They were up most of the night debating. In the end they decided to stay on Earth. They wanted to be here for whenever Goten and Trunks returned and Gohan needed stability as he started his family. For now, they would stay here.

"Sorry, Dad," Goku said, unable to stop the grin from coming to his face as he used that term. "We need to stay here for now. But it's not too far for visits and we can keep in touch."

"But you do plan to join us someday," his father spoke up, sounding hopeful.

Vegeta smiled in response and nodded. He reached out and placed his hands on each of his twins' shoulders. The both looked up at him and smiled. "Someday," he responded.

His father nodded but still looked a little disappointed they hadn't decided to come along immediately. "I expect regular visits. I want to get to know my grandsons," King Vegeta said quietly.

Vegeta bowed his head with a smirk. Basically he wanted to get to know his successors and teach them what it means to be a Saiyan of royal standing.

He looked over at Radditz, who stood close to Brolli. Those two had gotten quite close over the past few days since the other Saiyans showed up. He hadn't had any problems with Brolli while his mate was away thanks to Radditz. He wondered if their friendship would develop into something more. The thought made Vegeta ecstatic. He wanted nothing more than for his oldest friend to be happy. Brolli seemed an alright guy, when he wasn't brooding. And because of their closeness, Vegeta didn't expect his friend would be staying on Earth much longer.

"You'll be leaving with them, won't you, Radditz?" Vegeta asked softly.

His friend nodded and smiled apologetically. "I have enjoyed being here with you and your family...our family, my prince. But I feel I should be with my people."

What Radditz was really saying is that he wanted to stay by Brolli's side. Vegeta said nothing and just smiled and nodded his understanding.

"I'll miss you, Radditz," his mate said softly and Vegeta slipped an arm around Goku's back to comfort him.

"You too, Brother."

Vegeta looked back up at the sky, seeing the new home planet for the Saiyans. But he gazed beyond it, searching the stars with his eyes. He wondered where Trunks was and what he was doing out there in space. He hoped his son was safe and finding whatever it is he needed out there.

Because when he got back, Vegeta was going to give him hell.

AN: I'm sorry for not posting this chapter here when I did on ff.net. Slipped my mind. For those of you reading on this site, you get a double update.

This chapter is a bit rushed, I get that. This is a weird transition period for the story. I went from just a small reunion story to something much bigger. This chapter is me trying to get there because it is the next part of the story I'm most excited about.

I won't promise a timeline for the next updates. I'll just be as quick as I can.
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