House of Vegeta

A/U

House of Vegeta: The Chibis Arrive! pt.18

Kakarot curled under thick animal blankets in luxurious comfort, at ease in sleep. A familiar warmth and scent rubbed against him.

"Kakarot" a soft voice purred in his ear.

"Hn?" bleary eyes wouldn't open.

"I'm ready."

Lazy yawn. "Hn, that's nice, Vegeta..."

"Right now."

Dark eyes snapped open in shock. "What? Ready?!"

Vegeta nodded, smiling. "Hai..."

The tall saiyan leaped from bed in a frenzy, tail bristling. "Wait, don't go anywhere! No...stay where you are, I mean stay in bed until I can get someone-"

Vegeta stared as his mate ran in circles like a madman. Kakarot grabbed a robe and slapped it on, nearly tripping over his own tail.

"I'll get Glerunn...or Tashie, that's it!!" he bolted for the door and sped out.

Vegeta held his middle, wincing. "Don't mind me...I think I'll just go into labor..."

****
Kakarot raced through the castle, banging on doors right and left. Servants, guests, and guards alike wondered at the chaos as they poked heads out. Two particularly burly guards stood at the giant doors outside the Ou's private chambers.

"Stand aside! I need to see the King-"

The thickest guard poked a stun pole at him. "Ne, Oujian. You'll not go past. Our Ou has given strict orders that he's not to be disturbed."

"OUT OF MY WAY, FOOL" Kakarot blasted him across the hallway with a blue bolt of ki. The other guard rushed forward to attack...

****

Bardock and Vegeta Ou paused in their nocturnal activities, peeping above a thick cover of blankets. Thumps and crashes echoed through normally quiet halls.

"What the hell is all that noise?!" the Ou stared upwards, trying to determine the source of the racket.

Bardock tilted his head in thought. "Sounds like a fight. But what idiot would dare fight along the imperial chambers?"

The Ou sat up slowly, running a hand through his hair. "Hn, I sense a familiar idiot now..."

Bardock frowned, eyes narrowing. "Hai, but why all the excitement-"

Kakarot abruptly burst into the chamber unannounced. "Vegeta's having the chibis!!" he bellowed, eyes wild.

"WHAT?!!" the elders echoed, too surprised to be angry at the sudden intrusion.

The Ou held out his hand. "Kakarot, wait...where is he?!"

The tall saiyan pointed past the doors. "In our chamber. I was looking for Glerunn or Tashie..."

"You left him alone? Why didn't you use the intercomm?!"

Kakarot grabbed the Ou's hand, dragging him out of bed. "There's no time to argue, father! You stay with Vegeta...I'll find one of the physicians!!"

Bardock spluttered at the slip. Vegeta himself could only gawk as he was hauled from bed.

"Crazy fool!!" he managed to grab a bedsheet and wrap it around himself. "Enough of this...I won't be dragged through my own castle like a _plorg_ to the slaughterhouse!"

Bardock scrambled to his feet, yanking on a robe. "I'll get the physician, you two check on Vegeta!" he bolted out.

"Kakarot, stop dragging me" the King pulled free, snatching his own robe from a nearby hook.

"Sorry, but Vegeta-"

"Come on, already!!" they raced out together. The Ou stared at unconscious guards littering the hallways.

"Is this your doing, boy?"

Kakarot panted in excitement at his side. "They got in my way."

"Indeed" the Ou grinned to himself as they ran.

****

The two saiyans slipped through curtain panels at the end of the east hall. Sounds were heard inside.

"Vegeta, I want you to relax."

Kakarot burst through the curtains first, followed by Vegeta Ou. Bardock was watching intently from a corner of the room while Tashie spoke to a prone ouji.

"Has he started yet?!" Kakarot all but shouted, approaching the bed. Vegeta looked up briefly.

"Almost there, Kakarot...we're about to be parents!"

"Did you hear that everybody?!" the tall saiyan yelled. "We're going to-"

"Stop that infernal noise, Ouijan!!" Tashie snapped. She was a no nonsense physican, somewhat stern. "Vegeta needs to be calm."

Bardock pulled his son back. "Come on, we're only in the way here."

"I'm not going anywhere!!"

"I only meant out in the parlor."

The ouji smiled at his mate, breathing heavily. "Stop being crazy, koi. I can handle it from here."

Tashi positioned him on the bed. "I want all of you to leave, please."

The Ou nodded. "We'll be nearby" he kissed his son on the forehead. "Hurry up and make me a grandfather, ne?"

The ouji heaved, grinning. "Promise" he saw Bardock from the corner of his eye. The commander winked.

Kakarot burst forward once more, tail bristling. "I should stay here!!"

Tashie spun around. "Then you'd better have a strong stomach!"

Kakarot paled as Vegeta cried out suddenly.

"He's in pain, Tashie! Do something!!"

She swabbed Vegeta's head with cool cloths. "Get him out of here." she didn't turn this time.

Powerful arms grabbed him from both sides, dragging him away.

"Hai, well spoke, Tashie. Kakarot, come!" the Ou nearly shouted.

Dark eyes were wild. "But-"

"Come or we'll drag you" Bardock warned.

The tall saiyan snorted before leaving, tail puffed like a hairbrush.

****

Vegeta Ou and Bardock watched Kakarot pace frantically in the adjoining room.

"It's taking too long!" he snarled impatently. "Maybe I should go back..."

The Ou was stern. "Kakarot, look at me."

He stopped pacing. "Hai?"

"You're about to become a father. As a royal, you must conduct yourself with dignity."

"I understand that, but I've never been a father before!"

"Even so, you must carry yourself accordingly. Once the chibis arrive you have my permission to act like a fool."

Bardock laughed out loud. Kakarot glared at him.

"Hilarious."

Bardock clapped his shoulder. "Ease up, boy...you're about to have the challenge of your life!"

Kakarot looked nervously at the drawn curtains. "What if I can't handle it? What if I'm a bad father? What if-"

Bardock held the wildly lashing tail. "What if you calm down, hn?"

Kakarot stared at his near mirror image. "But what if the babies reject me?"

Bardock sighed, smiling. "What am I going to do with you, Kakarot?" he ruffled the thick mop.

The Ou approached, laughing gently. "Now I've heard everything."

Kakarot turned and looked at him. "Se nuji de Ou." (My king thinks me silly.)

"Stop being so ridiculously formal, child. It's hardly necessary here" the Ou hugged him.

Kakarot purred, feeling a powerful warmth seep through his bones. He felt relaxed, assured. Arms encircled the king tightly.

"Adieru" he nodded quietly, grinning.

The Ou playfully punched his jaw. "Anytime. Silly fool...chibis never reject their own."

"I've heard that said..."

"It's no legend, Kakarot" Bardock told him. "A chibi always goes to blood. You'll see."

Kakarot frowned in thought, considering. "A powerful instinct..."

"To say the least."

Kakarot had a quick flashback to an earlier conversation with Vegeta. _I'll have to file that away for now._

"Kakarot?"

"Nothing, father. I was just thinking-"

"AAAAAIIIIEEEEE!!!"

"It's Vegeta! He needs me!!" Kakarot bolted again. Bardock was on him instantly, grabbing him from behind.

"Be still!! Listen..."

Kakarot paused in confusion at the sudden silence nearby. Seconds later lusty cries filled the air.

He blinked in stupefication. "Is that...that..."

"Your new chibis" the Ou grinned from ear to ear. "Royal heirs..."

A tide of emotion overwhelmed him. "I...I'm a father..." he choked, tears running freely now. Powerful legs gave out.

Bardock crushed him close. "Hai, chibi...and I, a grandfather."

The three saiyans embraced with joy.

****

Kakarot held his breath in anticipation as he slipped between the curtains, trailed closely by Bardock and the Ou. Tashie sat alongside Vegeta, who positively beamed as he cradled two small bundles.

The physcian grinned. "Tongue tied, eh, ouijan? You've got a couple of beauties here."

Kakarot barely caught his breath, staring. "Vegeta, you're beautiful."

The dark eyes held a rare softness as they shone for his mate. "Come see, Kakarot" was all he said.

Bardock and King Vegeta could barely contain themselves, grinning like fools. The Ou shoved Kakarot forward.

"Stop staring, you goof. Look at the babies!"

Kakarot and Vegeta only had eyes for each other. The tall saiyan edged gently alongside his mate, peering closely at the infants. Tiny round faces were swaddled in fabric.

"They're...amazing!!" he said softly. A loud purr burst from his chest as he gently picked up a baby. Kakarot stroked the soft upsweep of reddish black hair and touched ruddy fat cheeks. A thick little tail coiled his arm tightly.

The ouji purred as well. "They're both boys, love."

"Unbelievable" Kakarot was still awe struck. "Look, a teeny Vegeta!" he laughed exuberantly, lifting the chibi high. Cloudy black eyes blinked as the baby sucked his tongue.

Vegeta Ou and Bardock laughed also, embracing. The King pointed. "Ah, but there's one more!"

The ouji cradled the other twin. "True, father. But what's this, another Kakarot?" he winked mischeviously at his mate.

Kakarot giggled happily. "Let me see!" he swapped babies and pulled back the swaddling.

"Kami!!" his eyes went wide in joy. "It's me again!!" he showed the baby to Bardock and the Ou. The jagged mop of hair was all too familiar.

"Hai, and a small Bardock as well!" Bardock puffed with pride.

"Not to mention another Vegeta!" the Ou said, bursting with equal emotion.

"Hn, their colors...are opposite?!" Kakarot noted.

The Ou peered closely, "Hai, 'tis most curious...the one resembling you has Vegeta's coloring, and the one resembling him has yours."

"Beautiful nonetheless" Bardock commented. "Note the rich highlights?"

Vegeta nodded, smiling. "Hai, I've asked Tashie about it..." he glanced up at the physician. She picked up on the thought.

"It's not uncommon for twins to transpose such characteristics, my Ou" she stated professionally. "Particularly for elite, who have the most stable gene pool."

"Remarkable" the Ou replied, observing the chibis.

"Hn" Kakarot eyed the babies critically, gently tugging their tails. Vegeta examined their hands and feet.

"If you children don't hand me a baby I'm going to kill you!" Bardock stretched his arms out, approaching the bed.

"Hai, examine them later!" the Ou agreed. "We've waited long enough!"

The mates blushed. "Bedarde" they each handed over a chibi. The infants immediately wrapped their tails and cuddled. Kakarot blinked in surprise.

"It's true, what you said..."

Bardock glowed, nuzzling a baby. "Hn?"

"About chibis knowing family."

A wink. "Told you, boy...I do know a few things!"

Vegeta no Ouiji grinned as well. "Hai, I'd heard the legend too, koi. I wasn't certain of it until they were born."

"I should have mentioned that myself, Vegeta" the Ou replied, kissing the other baby.

Tashie smiled broadly at them all. "Hail to the new royals. With your permission, Ou, I'll return to my chambers. Servants will come up soon to care for the chibis."

"Excellent, Tashie. You've done well."

She bowed again. "The prince did all the work. I merely assisted."

****

Kakarot kissed his mate repeatedly, holding him close.

/You're beautiful.../

The ouji closed his eyes in bliss. /You said that already.../

/I'll say it a hundred times if necessary. The chibis are perfect!/

/Did you expect any less?/

They paused, mindful that they weren't alone. Not that the grandoujou cared. They were too busy cuddling and purring.

Kakarot made an observation as they fussed and carried on. "If I didn't know better, I'd swear _they_ were the ones with new babies!"

"Insolent children" the Ou sat on a nearby ottoman, still grinning madly at the chibi he held.

"Hn" Bardock nuzzled the other baby, stretching the fat tail. It straightened perfectly. The Ou did the same with his bundle.

"Now who's examining the chibis?" Kakarot lifted an eyebrow.

"An old habit" Bardock admitted with a smile.

"Kinks from our line are impossible, Pandrae (father)" Vegeta teased, a grin curving his lips.

Bardock blinked in surprise at the title of affection. "Vegeta?"

The prince nodded slightly. "Hai...you are pleased?"

The Ou watched the exchange nervously. "Why wouldn't he..."

Kakarot stared at them all, strange thoughts flooding his mind. _Why do I get the impression I'm missing something?_

Bardock sighed, holding a chibi close. "How could I not be, boy? My grandbabies are excellent and well boned-"

"OUR grandbabies!" the Ou reminded him indignantly.

"Yes, I know that!!"

"Hello, what's going on here?" Kakarot interrupted.

"Nothing!!" both elders bellowed.

Vegeta laughed. "Ha! Now they're going to fight..."

"Maybe later" the Ou growled. "Hn, I might enjoy it! Things have been slow lately...you might even last a minute or two."

"Be careful what you ask for, Ou" Bardock rejoined. "A pop here or there might loosen that crown!"

Kakarot laughed out loud. "You two are too much!"

Vegeta pointed, grinning. "Hai, your noise made the chibis open their eyes again. Look!"

The elders stared down in surprise. Tiny tongues clicked and poked out even as bluish black eyes opened, cloudy from fluid.

The Ou purred. "That's so cute..."

"Perhaps we should keep the rooms a bit dimmer" Kakarot peered at the babies. "Their eyes might be too sensitive."

The Ou kissed a tiny forehead. "They'll be fine, Kakarot...their eyes should clear in about a week."

"Oh."

The ouji strained to a sitting position on the bed. Kakarot helped him, propping pillows behind his mate.

"Easy, Vegeta! Don't strain..." he placed a blanket on curvy shoulders.

A lazy yawn. "Stop fretting, koi. I'm not made of glass."

Bardock settled in a soft chair, cradling his bundle. "Well I for one want to howl..."

Kakarot brightened at that. "Hai, father! Loud, to proclaim the new ouijan!"

"Hn, what say you, Vegeta?" Bardock glanced at his mate.

The King cracked a smile. "Utte deskada veglatti!" (Let tradition hold!)

"So be it, father!!" the ouji threw his head back triumphantly and bellowed an ear splitting roar. Seconds later Kakarot joined him, followed by Bardock and the Ou.

The chibis added their own notes to the celebration, rattling thin growls from newborn throats. Throughout the castle their roars echoed, proclaiming the arrival of new heirs to the royal line.

Of course, one could say it's a saiyan thing that you wouldn't understand...


THE END