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Unwanted Mating	By : NLDCat Category: Dragon Ball Z > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 7101 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Part Twenty-Three: Reactions and Revelations

Gently, Raditz tucks Braiden in. "Thank you," he says softly, hesitantly, "For coming after us."

"You sound like you're surprised that I would."

"I know you don't care very much for me," Raditz responds, "I was just...hoping that Braiden might get a better reaction from you. He...is your son after all and you seem to care for him."

"Of course I do," Broly tells him sounding just a little annoyed with him, "And for your information, you are MY mate which means no one just waltzes in and takes you from me."

It would have to be enough to be thought of as a possession...even if he wishes that it could be any other way. "Regardless, thank you. I...didn't particularly like his men or their interest in me."

"Did someone touch you?"

The sudden possessive tone tells Raditz that he'd just stepped into territory that he needed to tred carefully in. "No...they just...talked...way too freely," Raditz replies shuddering. "There are few times that someone's made me feel that badly with words alone."

"You seem to bring out the worst in people, I see."

"Obviously," Raditz mutters before asking, "So, unless he starts crying would you watch Braiden while I go and shower?"

"Very well."

He was rather agreeable when it came to his son which pleased Raditz. The long-haired male slides into the bathroom and shuts the door before stripping the clothes from his body and filling the tub. Once full, he slips into the hot water and goes about trying to make himself feel clean again.

He's a little surprised when the rag is dragged away from him. "That's enough," Broly's harsh tone is enough regain his focus and he realizes just why his mate might have a bit of a problem. A low sound of pain escapes him as his body finally acknowledges that he'd been too rough with it. Being there, even that short amount of time, had obviously wreaked more havoc on his emotions than he thought.

Broly surprises him when he lifts him out of the tub before getting a towel and drying him off being strangely careful with his raw skin. "You should have been more observant about your actions," the male tells him in annoyance.

"I didn't realize that I was that bothered by the way I was spoken to and looked at," Raditz retorts sounding just as irritable.

Broly merely gives him a look before withdrawing from the room. Raditz isn't sure what he's up to but doesn't move for a minute to see what he was up to. When he returns with something in his hand, Raditz gets a little concerned. However, it's nothing compared to how he feels when Broly applies what he's holding to his skin. A soft sound escapes him as a numbing sensation overrides the pain. "You need to be more aware of what you're doing," Broly tells him.

Raditz stares at him a moment and wonders if he was ever going to understand this man or if he was always going to find himself dragged in emotional circles that he couldn't get out of. "Okay," he agrees not sure that he was up to trying his luck with a fight right now. Enough was going wrong that he didn't really want to add a furious Broly to the list.

He redresses and feeds Braiden once more before deciding to tackle another hard task; telling Kakarot the news. He knew his little brother was going to be furious; it was unavoidable. He leaves Braiden with Broly and heads to the palace. This conversation was NOT going to end well, he's sure.

The moment that he enters, Kakarot rises. "RADITZ!" he exclaims coming to him and hugging him tightly. Raditz holds the younger Saiyan close.

"Kakarot, we need to talk," he says softly.

"What about?" the male asks releasing him.

"Father."

"He's...not here?"

Raditz shakes his head. "He...stayed with Turles."

"Wh-what...WHY?"

"Because Turles made him his mate."

"N-no..." Kakarot says sounding as distressed as Raditz felt, "NO!"

"I'm afraid that it's the truth, little brother."

"But...but..."

"I know, Kakarot." As he watches a look of fury replaces the anguish.

"He WON'T get away with this!"

"Kakarot, there is NOTHING we can do right now."

"Killing him is a thought."

"I am not sure that will help things," Raditz tells him softly, "And as much as I hate having to say it...I don't think that there is anything we can do right now."

"So that's IT? We just LEAVE him to Turles?"

"I see no other way right now...but I am not giving up. I WILL think of something, I WILL. Just...don't do anything stupid until then...okay?"

"But..."

"Kakarot..."

"Okay, but please...do something FAST!"

"I will," he says hugging his sibling tightly to him, "You have my word. He will NOT have father forever. He will NOT!"

******POV Change******

The ground shudders again as Tora vents his rage and frustration. Watching nearby, Fasha wonders if there was anything that could be done to help the situation as it stood. "He's still at it?" Sugesh's voice makes her turn to watch him and Borgos approach.

"Yeah...he's pissed."

"I would be, too, were I in his shoes," Borgos responds, "You know how he feels about Bardock."

"I also know how Bardock feels about HIM," she replies, "They both lose this way."

"Bardock doesn't want him forcing a confrontation with Turles because he knows he'll lose," Sugesh says quietly, "And it irks Tora's pride to know that the truth is simply that he's not strong enough to take Bardock from Turles."

"So the pirate trash wins, nice," Borgos mutters, "I had hoped that bastard died somewhere along the way. Guess we couldn't have been that lucky, huh?"

"Bardock seems to HAVE no luck," Fasha sighs, "He was...almost Tora's before Turles's sister intervened."

"You know what happened?" Sugesh asks.

"I do. They were actually to be mated; Tora and Bardock. Hell, everyone who knew them knew it could be no other way even when they were children. Unfortunately, it was not to go the way either of them wanted when SHE got in the mix. Unfortunately for Tora and Bardock, Turles and his family are all Elite."

"Ergo if she wanted him...he had no choice."

"That's what she figured...and when HE refused her rather obvious advances, she got nasty, he got drugged, and THEY ended up mated."

"And Tora had to watch him be with someone who wasn't him...How did he manage it?"

Fasha smiles sadly. "I don't know...because it cut something deep in him but he refused to do something about it. He stayed close by and contented himself with position of best friend to the male he was and IS in love with. He was there when Raditz was born and then when Kakarot was. And make no mistake, Tora LOVES those boys like they were his own...because to him they ARE. I just...I never could understand how he went through this without losing his mind."

"And around this time Turles got in the mix?"

"Turles was why she took him as her mate."

"Wait...what?" Borgos asks.

Fasha smiles grimly. "Oh, it was a nightmare for Bardock, make no mistake. He was mated to her and mostly slept with HIM. For the sake of their bloodline was why she slept with him at all."

"Now I seriously think I am going to be sick," Sugesh mutters.

"He hid it well," Borgos says quietly.

"It was his personal, private hell," Fasha answers, "He didn't want to make any one privy to it...least of all Tora. Problem was, Tora knew him well enough to see through the lies and bullshit. He'd always been able to do that...but for Bardock's sake, he just let it go."

"Then came those damn lizards, Turles left, and she died...freeing him from that chapter of his life," Sugesh says, "But what I don't understand is why if he was free didn't he just let Tora make him his and prevent all of this?"

Fasha is silent for a moment before she admits softly, "Because Bardock feels like he's not good enough to be Tora's mate."

"This really IS a mess," Sugesh mutters, "and the situation with Raditz and Broly doesn't make it any easier on the family as a whole. They can't seem to catch a break."

"You have no idea," Fasha sighs, "Come on, he's pushing way too hard and I can't handle him by myself."

"This is NOT going to end well," Borgos answers, "but...sure, why not. It's been a long time since I've gotten beaten soundly."

****POV Change****

Bardock is still leaning against the window, though his tears have finally stopped when the door slides back open. "You'll be...at least relieved to know that they are back on Vegeta-sei."

"Is that supposed to help the way I feel?"

The male sighs as he presses a lock at the door he rarely used because he didn't like trying to test his captain's patience or mercy for insubordination because he is quite sure he has NONE. "Bardock..."

"It's was rhetorical...and not necessary. I just..."

"I understand, Bardock."

"Why are you still with him?"

"I...can't go home, Bardock. You know that."

Bardock slowly turns and looks at the other Saiyan. Standing at nearly 6 feet the male was imposing to him. His black hair fell in spikes to his mid back...but what was the most stunning feature of the male before him were the dark green eyes that had a real mesmerizing effect on others. "You really think that your father will hold to what he said? How long has it been, Ria?"

"You've met my father, Bardock."

Problem was...he HAD and the Elite was NOT a forgiving male when his orders weren't expressely carried out...especially by his family members. "So, you ended up off the planet and what?"

"He nearly killed me, Bardock. Turles found me...and nursed me back to health. I may...I may hate everything about him...but I owe him a debt."

"I understand, Ria. I just...I think you deserve better than this."

Ria laughs bitterly. "Spare some of that sympathy for yourself. I don't have to sleep with him ."

Bardock grimaces. "Yeah, be glad of that."

Slowly the male walks closer. "For what it is worth, I am very sorry about this, Bardock."

"I just...why did he come BACK?"

"Do you really expect a sane reason for someone's obsession with another?" Ria asks.

"No, probably not but...I...was hoping..."

"You'd hoped that it was over...that you could stop looking over your shoulder?"

"Something like that. Frieza was...bad...but he was nothing compared to my nightmares. However, on the otherhand, I am sure that my son disagreed."

"Well, if he was anywhere near Frieza, I can imagine he would."

"This is a complete mess," Bardock mutters.

"I am sorry," Ria replies.

"You have nothing to apologize for. This isn't YOUR doing."

"Still..."

Pounding on the door makes both of them flinch. "You'd best open the door," Bardock says quietly. Nodding, Ria moves and unlocks the door letting it open.

"What do you THINK you are doing?" Turles snarls at him.

"Talking to Bardock," he says curtly, "What do you THINK we were doing?"

Bardock groans hearing that. He knew EXACTLY what Turles was thinking when he found the door locked. His vocalization makes Turles turn in his direction and the male crosses to him before grabbing his arm. "I think you and I need to discuss just what you are and are NOT allowed to do with my subordinates," he says coldly as he hauls him for the door.

Ria watches this horrified. Turles was about the hurt Bardock for this. "Captain, wait!"

"Ria, if you don't want me to hurt you next, I suggest that you shut up."

"NOTHING happened!" he protests, "We were just talking!"

"Ria, it's fine," Bardock cuts in softly.

"He's about to hurt you for NO reason!"

"He is my mate...so he doesn't need a reason. You know this. Stop being an idiot."

"But..."

"Ria, go back to your duties," Turles says harshly. It was obvious that there was no chance in Turles leaving Bardock be. Reluctantly, the male nods his acquiescence.

Bardock is NOT thrilled to be hauled to the male's room. Once he's released and almost hits the floor, he whirls to face Turles. "I'd LOVE to know where YOU get off thinking that I would be so stupid as to try anything with one of your subordinates! I don't even want to have sex with YOU!" The backhand takes him by surprise and he hits the floor, hard.

"I would be VERY careful how you address me, Bardock."

"And I would warn YOU against trying MY patience," Bardock retorts as he pulls himself to his feet, "I may be stuck with you, Turles, but I will NEVER be subservient to you."

Turles laughs; an evil sound that puts Bardock on edge. "Really? Is that what you think? Obviously, you've forgotten who you are dealing with then. You know better than this, Bardock...or at least you did once."

"I will NOT let you use me however you want, Turles." He might be stuck with the bastard, but he wasn't about to just roll over for him just because he demanded it. Bardock had more pride than that...and now, Turles had no leverage against him. Raditz and Braiden were safe...enoough anyway. He wasn't sure that 'safe' would ever be a word Raditz would use to describe his relationship with Broly.

"I don't really see you having much of a choice, Bardock. Either you do as I say...or I let my crew teach you why it is I am the better choice for bed-partner. I wouldn't suggest that if I were you."

"Anything would have to be better than YOU!" he retorts angrily.

Turles tsks. "I should have known that you would be this foolish. Very, well, Bardock, but don't tell me that I didn't warn you about this. I forgot how much you needed a demonstration before you understood the score."

Bardock feels his heart drop but shows NOTHING to the male before him. He'd survived bad sex before so THIS wasn't going to break him...no matter how much he feels the opposite is true. He merely raises his chin in defiance. "Try your worst, Turles. I will NEVER surrender to you."

"Somehow, I figured that would be your answer. You are such a foolish man, Bardock."

"I don't plan on changing to suit YOUR needs," Bardock retorts angrily.

"You might think differently later."

"I doubt it."

"You really are foolish."

"Perhaps, but I refuse to be controlled by YOU."

"What I do to you will be nothing compared to what my crew is capable of...but I'll let you learn that first-hand."

Bardock manages a indifferent shrug of his shoulders. "Whatever pleases you, Turles."

A chuckle follows this. "You don't think I know how much of a facade this calm demeanor of yours is? Do you really think I don't know how SCARED you are? Bardock, I know you better than that."

"Go to hell, Turles."

"I don't think so...but I am sure that you can tell me all about it once my men are done with you."

Bardock's tension increases at that. "I don't know why you bother. You can't hurt me anymore. You already saw to it those years ago when your sister forced me to be hers."

"Regardless of that fact, you still love him."

"Tora is the ONLY one I will EVER love."

"Yet you didn't let him make you his. Why not? If he IS the one you are so in love with...why not take what should have been yours to begin with?"

"You know why."

"Do I?"

"He deserves better than YOUR seconds."

"Ouch, Bardock, that's an unhealthy way to see yourself."

"Don't act like you care...because I know that you don't."

Turles laughs at this. "No, you're right, I don't care."

Bardock gives him a hateful look before crossing to the window and staring out of it. "I loathe you...so why do this to me?"

"Because it's enjoyable."

Bardock presses his forehead against the cool glass. "Whatever I did to deserve you and your sister...I'm eternally sorry for."

"I don't think anyone out there is listening to you, 'Dock."

Truth was, Bardock was pretty sure they weren't either. 'Forgive me, please. I never meant for you all to get hurt by this.' He didn't deserve their forgiveness even if they COULD give it...especially Raditz. That he was the reason his eldest son was stuck mated to someone like Broly was painful. Tora...well, he didn't even want to THINK about Tora. That definitely hurt too much. 'Get me through this,' he sends to whoever might be listening this one time, 'Please, get me through this...and get me home.'
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