A Saiyan Way of Life

Title: A Saiyan Way of Life

Author: 2dragonkat

Summary: Sequel to my fic Alternate Reality. Life for the Saiyan family after Buu. Goku/Vegeta, Piccolo/Gohan, future Trunks/Goten.

Discalimer: ...sigh...yes I'll admit it, none of these characters are mine, I just hijacked them for my story. I'll give them back, I promise.

Rating: Mature for some chapters.

Overall Warnings: explicit yaoi, mpreg, angst, deviation from the DBZ plot but Uub will be present (just as a plot device), and bashing of various DBZ ladies.

AN: Alright people. I've started a new system where I'll be posting new chapters as I get others written. But I promise if I hit a writer's block (which is very unlikely at the moment) that I will update once a week. In this case, I'm posting early (yay!). Next chapter might be different though. This week I'm focusing most of my attention on a Firefly fic I'm doing, because I want to finish it so I can start an epic story based on Firefly's movie Serenity. So my work on AR might be a little slow, and I apologize, but this has to be done. Multi-tasking is not my strong point. But I promise this will be finished, then my fic 'save the prince' (which i wrote four years ago) will start coming out as I take a mental breather from this world I created.

I hope everyone enjoys this chapter, now this one is the longest one to date.

Warnings for this chapter: smut (whoo-hoo) but first references to Vegeta's past, including rape

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Chapter Four – Memories

WC: 5,009

Vegeta shut the front door, sighing and resting his head on the sturdy wood of it. He closed his eyes and let his body relax, thankful that the last of the guests were gone. He pulled himself away from the support of the door, knowing that even though the people were gone, his job was not. Now he had to go about cleaning up the messes from the celebration, starting with the dishes. He turned the corner, scratching his head in fatigue but froze as he came upon an unexpected sight.

He watched with disbelieving eyes as his mate stood at the sink, washing the large stack of plates and silverware that was used that day. He watched for a few moments, not understanding why Goku was doing the dishes…it was his job wasn’t it?

His head whipped around when he heard Trunks and Goten’s laughter, he saw them through the open backdoor in the backyard, holding large bags and filling them with trash. Vegeta walked down the hallway, curious, and stood in the doorway watching. Piccolo and Gohan were also out there. They were folding up tables and chairs, stacking them up for storage, and also putting away the stereo equipment. Vegeta cocked his head, surprised at what his family was doing…he was usually the one doing the clean-up.

“You’re right you usually are,” his mate said, coming up behind him.

Vegeta whipped around, large eyes staring up at Goku, hesitantly stepping close as his large lover pulled him into a tight embrace. “You always take care of this family Vegeta. You deserve to have us help you. You don’t have to do everything all the time,” he said, smiling at the blush that spread Vegeta’s cheeks, though the smaller man still wasn’t getting it…right now, Goku was pretty sure he felt like he didn’t deserve much at all.

After Chichi had left, Vegeta had gotten very quiet, but had gone out of his way to make sure everyone was satisfied and happy, even those he didn’t like as much, such as Hercule and Videl. Goku had sadly watched him, knowing that even he couldn’t brush off the hurtful words that his ex-wife had said. Goku had taken his sons aside near the end of the festivities, when Vegeta helping people with their jackets and such, and had told the boys that if they loved Vegeta they’d help him out. Of course all three boys had nodded eagerly and he told them they’d be the ones to clean up after the party, so Vegeta could take a much needed break. It was also a way for Goku to have Vegeta see that he was loved and very much appreciated by their small family.

So now he pulled a reluctant Vegeta inside, gently pushing him towards the stairs. “Why don’t you go take a break my love, we’ll take care of everything. I’ll send the boys up to say goodnight in a bit,” he said quietly, softly urging his closed-off mate up the stairs. He watched as Vegeta disappeared up the stairs, sighing sadly, knowing he’d have to be pretty firm tonight to get Vegeta to open up. He knew it was the best thing for the man he loved, but he still never wanted to see him in pain…not again.

He turned away when he heard the door to their bedroom close and he walked back down the hall to the kitchen; going to finish the dishes, then get Goten and Trunks ready for bed. After his hands were sufficiently pruned he put the last of the dishes away. Drying his hands on a towel he called out for his boys. They came in, smiling proudly, saying everything was all cleaned up. He smiled at them, patting their heads and telling them to put their pajamas on and go say goodnight to their Papa, before Goku tucked them in for bed.

They were out of the room and up the stairs before he had even finished his sentence. He whistled in awe, still a little stunned, even after all these months living with them that they could have this much energy…they showed a lot of potential for being incredibly strong in their future.

He grinned after them and turned to Piccolo and Gohan who stood in the hallway. “You two heading out,” he asked.

Gohan blushed, like he always did even though he’s been with Piccolo for months now, and nodded, smiling shyly at his father. Goku nodded his head in understanding and waved them out the door, watching with fatherly pride as his grown son flew off with the only person Goku knew who could love and care for his little boy, like he deserved.

He closed the door and turned off the lights downstairs, walking up the stairs, hearing voices come from his and Vegeta’s bedroom. He came up to the slightly ajar door and pushed it open, smiling at the sight that greeted him.

Vegeta was sitting in bed, leaning against a mountain of pillows with Trunks and Goten curled up on either side of him. The boys’ tails wrapped around Vegeta’s legs, their tired heads rested on his shoulder as they begged him to tell them a story. Goku couldn’t stay still any longer and made himself known to the occupants of the room, climbing onto the bed. “Yeah Vegeta,” he said, wrapping an arm around his mate’s shoulder, holding him close. “Tell us a story before bed.”

Vegeta rolled his eyes at him, but he smiled and nodded, never one to deny his family anything. “Alright. But one story then it’s time for bed,” he whispered, leaning into Goku’s body and curling his arms around his youngest sons.

“A long time ago, before the two of you were born, there was an evil monster and his name was…

“Freeza,” both boys shouted enthusiastically.

“Can I tell the story or do you want to,” he said without malice.

“You can,” Goten said sheepishly, Trunks nodding in agreement.

“As I was saying there was a monster named Freeza. He was a very evil creature and was very mean to other people in the universe. One day many years ago he captured a Prince from a far away planet and killed all of the Prince’s family and friends except two loyal guards. For many years the Prince was forced to do as the monster ordered because the Prince was not strong enough to get away from Freeza.

“So for years the Prince dreamed of the day that he would have his freedom and live his life the way he wanted. One day the Prince traveled to a planet as the monster had ordered him to go to. He found a handsome knight on the planet, but they did not meet on the best of terms so they fought and the Prince didn’t realize that the Knight was the one person who could save him.

“It was an epic battle between the two of them but the Prince ultimately lost. And just when another fighter was going to deal the final strike to the Prince, the Knight showed mercy and let the Prince go. That was when the Prince saw there was more to this Knight than his first impression.

“The Prince and the Knight were separated for a time, but fate decided to not keep them apart for long. They both traveled to a world that had mystical balls that could grant wishes. The Prince had gone to wish himself powerful enough to defeat the monster that had held him in bondage for so long. Their paths crossed once more as their fates were entwined in an epic battle against Freeza.

“The battle wove on for countless hours. Freeza became more powerful the more he was pushed and the Prince, the Knight, and the Knights friends slowly began to lose hope. In an last effort the Prince used the last of his strength in an attack that prove futile and the monster struck the Prince down.

Trunks and Goten always whimpered at this part, and this time was no different and they burrowed further into his hold.

“In the Prince’s last breath he explained his life and reasons for his behavior to the Knight, begging him as his vision faded to stop the monster from doing the same thing to other innocent lives.

“The Prince died, but the Knight fought on. Then the most incredible thing happened. The Knight found strength deep inside of him, slumbering in wait for the moment to come forth. A beautiful bright light encased the Knight and he was granted the strength to defeat the monster. Even in the end the Knight tried to show mercy to Freeza, but learned this particular being didn’t deserve forgiveness.

“And not only had the monster been destroyed but the Prince was brought back to life and the universe was forever rid of one of the most evil creatures to ever exist. The Prince came back to live on the Knight’s home planet and years later, the two found they loved one another. So they made a family and lived the rest of their lives in peace together.

Goku nuzzled his lover’s hair as he finished the story, loving the way he told stories. He glanced down and chucked quietly at the softly snoring cubs in Vegeta’s arms. He slowly pulled away and kneeled on the bed next to Vegeta. He gave his mate a sweet kiss, letting their lips linger together for a few moments before he sat back and reached for their sons. “I’ll put them in bed,” he whispered, taking one boy in each arm. “How about you go take a bath or something. Relax a little after today.”

Vegeta gave him a small smile and kissed his cheek, standing up. He walked to the bathroom and disappeared inside, and a moment later Goku heard the water turn on and fill the large bath tub. He carefully got off the bed and walked out of the room, across the hall to Goten and Trunks’ room. He gently laid them in bed, kissing their foreheads and tucking them in, smiling at their innocent, relaxed faces. Too bad they weren’t like this when they were awake.

Goku closed the door behind him as he left his sons’ room and turned his attention now to the person who needed him the most right now. He entered their room, shutting the door behind him. He stripped off his outfit for that day, stretching tired muscles and scratching an itch on his stomach, walking towards the bathroom where he heard the water shut off. He paused listening as the water rippled when Vegeta climbed in, his lips parted slightly as Vegeta let out a soft moan as the warm liquid wrapped around him. Goku shook his head, dislodging unwanted, dirty thought. No was not the time, not yet at least. First it was time for comfort, and then it would be time for some loving. ‘You hear that,’ he said mentally, glaring at the erection that had sprung to life at the small sound from his mate. ‘Work first, play later.’

He sighed, preparing himself, before walking into the steam filled room. Vegeta looked up at him, only his head was above the surface of the water, along with his knees. They smiled at each other before Vegeta shifted and scooted forward in the large rectangular bath tub, silently offering Goku a spot in the bath with him. Goku smiled brightly in thanks and quickly climbed in, sighing at the heat of the tub, knowing Vegeta preferred hotter water to himself. He relaxed against the side of the tub, reaching out an comfortable arm to pull Vegeta into the v of his legs, purring as their warm, wet skin made contact, sliding together intimately.

Goku let silence fill the air for a while, feeling Vegeta become more and more relaxed against him. He scooped up handfuls of water and poured them on his mate, slowly washing away the stressful day. His lover’s body became heavier as his tension flowed out of him, laying himself more firmly against Goku’s body. When he was sure Vegeta was as comfortable as he could be, Goku began speaking, wrapping Vegeta in his arms as he started the talk neither one really wanted to have.

“Vegeta,” he whispered into his mate’s ear, getting only a sigh in response. “I think it’s about time we talk…about your past.”

Vegeta tensed in his arms just like he expected, but he held firm, using his tail and hands to try and soothe tight muscles. “I know you don’t want to, but I feel we need to. You closed yourself off from me today, after Chichi attacked you, and I hate seeing you like that. You were so withdrawn,” he began, rubbing his face into Vegeta’s head, nuzzling his mate to comfort him. “I need to know you better Vegeta, so I can understand why you believed what she said to you, and help you move past those feelings. That’s what I’m supposed to do right, as your mate?”

“Yes,” Vegeta responded, oh so quiet, not turning away from staring into the water.

“So I want to know Vegeta. I want to know everything. Even the bad stuff. I love you Vegeta, we’re meant to be. And nothing you did or had done to you will ever change how I see you, or how the boys see you.”

Vegeta heaved a great sigh and looked at Goku. He closed his eyes and pressed their foreheads together and Goku opened himself completely to Vegeta’s gentle probing through their young bond. They could exchange words and feelings through this fragile connection, something Goku had been surprised and curious about. Vegeta had explained to him that this was something special, something only soul mates could experience in their race, which had made Goku even happier, knowing that their love was meant to be.

He sighed as he felt Vegeta softly explore his mind, examining his feelings, trying to find any trace that he was lying. Goku stayed calm, letting Vegeta take his fill before he pulled back. Vegeta smiled a sad smile at him, obviously not wanting to reveal his past but finding no reason not to. “I’m warning you Kakarot. It’s not a pretty picture,” he whispered.

“I don’t expect it to be. You wouldn’t be the amazing man you are today without it,” he replied.

Vegeta actually blushed at his unexpected compliment, smiling a little brighter. The prince shifted positions until he sat, facing Goku and straddling his waist. “It’ll be easier if I show you, as much as I can, through our bond. I know you saw some things when we were fused, but I’ll try and paint a clearer picture for you.”

“That’s all I ask Vegeta.”

Leaning in to Goku, Vegeta nodded and embraced his mate tight, burying his face in the crook of his neck and shoulder. Goku leaned more fully into the side of the tub, letting that support their weight as they closed their eyes and opened up their bond, feeling almost like they were fusing again, but without the awkward smashing and meshing of bodies.

Goku watched, a ghost in a memory as Vegeta, a five year old child looked up at a man, who Goku could only presume was his father, judging by the matching hair. The man knelt down in front of the child, looking intently at him for a few moments before he suddenly embraced the child. He held on tight, not letting the young Vegeta from his arms. He curled around the youngster, almost trying to shield the boy from the world. Goku watched, confused as to why he was being shown this.

King Vegeta pulled back finally and Goku suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes. “I’m sorry my son,” the King whispered. He brushed a hand through the confused child’s hair, kissing his forehead. “I love you my son. I would not do this if there was any other way. When I am stronger I will come for you.”

The young Vegeta was hugged once more but the intimate moment was shattered when the doors to the room opened and in walked a living nightmare…Freeza. Suddenly Goku understood. Vegeta had said once he had been enslaved to the monster before him. Goku looked over at the King, and it seems no one had a choice…it was probably in an effort to save their planet, and their people.

The image of the father and son faded as Freeza gave forth a chilling laugh, most likely amused by the touching scene before him.

A new image appeared and Goku saw an older Vegeta, not much older than Trunks was now. The boy’s face was pale, and his body shook…seemingly in shock. Vegeta was staring intently at something and he followed his gaze. His eyes widened…they were in a wasteland. Corpses and ruins surrounded them, as far as the eye can see. The sun was setting on this gruesome scene on whatever planet they were on. He looked back the Vegeta to see the boy was now staring in fear at his own hands.

Goku’s eyes saddened as he realized what this was a memory of…this was Vegeta’s first purging mission. Radditz and Nappa walked up behind their prince. Their own expressions mirrored Goku’s own. The two men exchanged glances, Nappa finally nodding sadly to Radditz, both coming to some kind of agreement. Radditz walked up to the shaking child, placing a steady hand on his shoulder. His brother knelt down, turning the Prince until he faced his loyal subject.

“I know it hurts,” Radditz said. “You are much too young to have to deal with something like this. But Nappa and I have found a way for you to cope with this situation. It won’t be easy, but we’ll be able to save as much of your fragile psyche if we do it now.”

Vegeta looked at Radditz, eyes still sorrowful and fearful, but he nodded. Goku was curious as to what plan his brother had in store for the prince.

“They taught me how to make a new personality, one that would cope with my life better. I let it out when things became too tough and put it away when it wasn’t needed,” his mate’s voice sounded in his head.

“Unfortunately there were times when even that new me couldn’t cope with some of the things that were done to me. But worst than that, is that over the years, that other me began to take control and consume me. Before I meet you, I had no control over it and it had taken over my life.”

“So that was who you were when Babidi had control. You were this personality you created to deal with all the horrible things in your life,” he said, still watching as the three Saiyans went back to their space-pod and blasted off.

He paused…knowing the next question he asked would be the toughest. “What were those times you spoke of…the one’s when even your tough personality couldn’t deal with.”

Vegeta sighed in his mind and the image before him blurred again. “I’ll show you,” his lover whispered and a new memory came forth.

Goku took and involuntary step back before he ran forward, reaching out to pull the attacker off Vegeta, but he forgot this was only a memory and his hand passed right through Freeza’s shoulder. Goku watched with muted horror, stumbling back from the scene. He wanted to close his eyes, and he almost did…but he stopped himself. He needed to see this, even though he didn’t want to. He needed to understand Vegeta’s past so he can help his mate realize he deserves everything he has in life right now.

His hands clenched into fists at his side as he watched…as he watched his lover, no more than 15 years old, raped for the very first time…by the man who controlled his life. Goku’s eyes burned with frustrated tears but he kept watching, even as Vegeta cried and Freeza laughed.

“This was the first of many times he did this to me. Sometimes he did it in front of others, to humiliate me, or he had different men take me…for a price,” he heard his lover whisper emotionlessly in his mind.

“I understand,” he replied, cringing as he watched blood pool on the bed they were upon.

“Radditz and Nappa were kind enough to teach me pleasure, when I wasn’t too steeped in depression. They made sure I realized that there was someone out there who would love me and take care of me. There were nights, when I was left alone in my room and in control of my mind that I would daydream about my freedom. Of being saved by a man who would be my everything…I’m so glad my dream came true.”

The nightmare before him faded and he opened his eyes to find he was back in their bathroom, clutching Vegeta close to his body, inhaling his sweet scent. He pulled back a bit and looked at Vegeta. He realized there were a lot of details about Vegeta’s past he did not know, but now he knew the important things, the things that shaped Vegeta into who he is. He just sat and stared into his lover’s eyes, brushing damp bangs away from his forehead.

He needed to say something, and the only thing he could come up with was…”I love you Vegeta,” he whispered, smiling at his mate.

Vegeta just watched him for a few moments, and then a tear slowly curved down his cheek. He gave a small beautiful smile, touching a shaking hand to Goku’s cheek. “I love you too…thank you for understanding,” he said, feeling that Goku truly did understand, why he had been as bad as he had been and why he was so scared of not only not deserving the blessing that was their family, but how he was worried he would mess it up.

Goku just sighed in relief, happy in the knowledge that things will be much smoother from now on. Vegeta had gotten a big weight off his chest and was now safe in the knowledge that Goku loves him, no matter what.

He stood up after a minute of them smiling at one another, realizing the bath was going cold and they were very close to becoming Saiyan raisins. He held Vegeta in his arms, purring as Vegeta chuckled and wrapped his arms around his shoulders. On his way walking out of the bathroom after pulling the plug on the tub, he used his tail to grab two towels.

He entered the bedroom, setting Vegeta on his own two feet before kneeling in front of his mate. He took one towel and gently started drying him off. He let the fluffy towel stroke over delicious muscles, catching each and every drop of water on the bronze skin. He worked up from Vegeta’s feet, drying each leg before he reached his groin. His lover’s cock was slowly reacting to his touches and he smirked in satisfaction…he’ll deal with that later, first they needed to be dry. He quickly skimmed over Vegeta’s groin and worked up to his torso, working the towel around his lover, chuckling as his lover groaned in disappointment at his detour. Goku dried his mate quickly working up to his hair. He rubbed hard, making the two of them laugh.

He ended up laughing harder when he pulled the towel away and found Vegeta’s hair puffed up and sticking in every direction. He got a punch in the arm for his reaction and he apologized between chuckles. He twirled on of his fingers and Vegeta rolled his eyes but turned around. Goku smiled and gently took Vegeta’s tail in one hand and the towel in the other. He delicately dried the appendage, not leaving one hair untouched. This was his second favorite thing to do for Vegeta, first was actually washing the tail and second was drying it.

When he was done Vegeta turned around, reaching out to grab the other towel to return the favor but Goku stopped him and shook his head. “This night is for you Vegeta. Just get on the bed babe, I’ll meet you in a minute,” he said quietly. He got a beautiful smile from his lover at his words and he quickly scrubbed himself down with the other towel, not wanting to miss a moment with his gorgeous mate.

He crawled onto the bed after his mate, covering the smaller man with his larger body, pulling him closer, just holding him for a minute, breathing in his intoxicating scent and luxuriating in the feel of his warm soft skin kissing his own. “I love everything about you Vegeta,” he whispered into the shell of his mate’s ear. “How soft your skin is, how strong your muscles feel, how you fit perfectly in my arms…like you were made for me. I’ll never get enough of you.”

He didn’t wait for a response, just went ahead and proceeded to show his mate how much he loved him, by worshiping every part of his body. He let his hands wander over Vegeta’s body, tracing nonsense patterns on the soft skin. He pressed his lips to his left collar bone, rubbing them back and forth, letting his tongue sneak out to taste the warm area. He opened his eyes, gazing at the mark he had left on Vegeta’s elegant neck six months ago. He arched his neck, settling his lips on the mark, running his tongue over the scarred skin, rubbing his hands down Vegeta’s side as he shivered with sensation.

He left the mark with a farewell kiss, lowering himself down to smoother the other incredibly sensitive spot on Vegeta’s body with kisses, his nipples. He wriggled down, shifting until his mate finally spread his legs, allowing Goku to lie more comfortably on top of him. Goku slid down, his head resting on Vegeta’s chest while his own chest pressed into Vegeta’s eager erection. He brought one hand up to stimulate one of Vegeta’s nipples while the other hand stroked up and down one of the powerful thighs wrapped around him.

He kissed his lover’s other nipples, running his tongue back and forth over the hardened bud, smiling as Vegeta arched up into him, hands tangled in his hair to hold him close as the prince moaned with sensation. Goku was learning this was his specialty as the months went by, worshiping every inch of Vegeta’s body, giving as much pleasure as he could to his smaller mate, through his mouth and hands.

He treated each nipple to a tongue massage, rubbing them until they glistened in the dim light of their bedroom, and standing out, a dark brown against tan skin. He considered going further south, to give the eager cock against him some attention, but decided to save that for later. He couldn’t hold out much longer, he needed release, as did his mewing mate below him.

He sat up, kneeling on the bed, pulling Vegeta up with him. He settled his mate in one arm, holding him up as he licked his other and, bringing it down to wet his erection. He moaned as he spread his pre-come and spit around his cock, and also as Vegeta rubbed up against him, like a cat in heat.

Suddenly he adjusted his grip and lowered Vegeta down onto his erection he held with one hand, both tensing as they made contact. Goku sighed as he slowly sank in, the soft heat of his lover enveloping him in a vice grip, holding him tight within his lover’s body. Vegeta arched his back as he was lowered, holding on tightly to Goku’s shoulders as he was filled with his mate, the hard cock stretching his rectum deliciously, opening him wide, making him feel vulnerable and loved all at once.

They sighed together once Vegeta’s hips were cradled in Goku’s own. Their foreheads came together and their rapid breaths mingled in the tiny space between their lips. Goku groaned and smashed their lips together when his lover’s muscles rippled around his cock, stimulating the sensitive organ to the brink of orgasm. But he wasn’t going to lose it yet, not until Vegeta did.

He kissed his lover hard, actually hearing their teeth click together as he devoured his mate. He began to lift and lower his mate, starting off with small thrusts and building up to a pace with Vegeta bouncing in his lap. Their kiss broke off because of their movements but Goku didn’t mind, he just leaned down and sucked one of Vegeta’s nipples into his mouth, never breaking his rapid pace. He heard Vegeta give a loud yell above him, hands tangling in his hair and yanking roughly as the prince neared his end.

To add to the pleasure he brought his tail around and wrapped it around Vegeta’s own tail, both still damp from their bath but no less sensitive to touch. Vegeta gave a loud yowl and stiffened in his arms, heat pooling between them. He shouted in response to his lover’s orgasm as muscles gripped him tight and the tail around his own shuddered, stroking his own delightfully. He threw his head back and roared, eyes rolling into his head as he filled his lover with his love.

They collapsed on the bed an instant later, lying on their sides, tangled together. The hearts beat together and their breaths matched as their bodies calmed. Goku pulled Vegeta closer, burying his face into the upswept hair, sighing with contentment. He felt Vegeta’s body get heavier in his grasp and he smiled, listening to the light snoring Vegeta did when he was deep asleep.

Goku grinned, shifting to get comfortable. He’d let his lover get a little rest, before he woke him up for round two.

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Review, review, review everyone.

Foxxy Jones: I rather liked the Piccolo/Gohan lemon. I'm not sure how much more I'll do for them, but they're one of my fav. couples too. Who knows I might write something solely for them someday. ^_^

Dragon: Thanks hun, I'm glad you're enjoying the story.

Zofo: I had so much fun writing the first part of chapter 3, I don't do humor often but I love it. I loved the contrast of fun and tension in chapter 3 as well. I hope this chapter works for you for the Goku comforting Vegeta thing you mentioned.

J-chan: *glomps back*

animelover: welcome to my obsession with dbz yaoi, I hope you enjoy you're stay. Goku/Vegeta are my fav too, but I've recently come to love Piccolo/Gohan. This fic is gonna be long hun, so hang on for the ride. I hope you read Alternate Reality, since that is the first in my series.

See you all next week (or hopefully sooner).

TTFN