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Plant Problems	By : NLDCat Category: Dragon Ball Z > AU - Alternate Universe Views: 1341 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter List
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Disclaimer: See Prologue
Summary: See Prologue
Author's note: First off, I'd like to thank those of you kind enough to leave me a review or comment telling me what you think. I do appreciate it. And for 'SS' who left me the constructive criticism about the issues with caps-locked words, I tried to keep the emphasis down in this part and I apologize for making your eyes hurt in the previous installments. I tend to get a little over-excited with it so...thanks for the kind prod to keep it at a minimum. I will definitely do my best to not have the words jumping off the screen.
Warnings for this part include more character angst and a warning that this takes place some time after the previous part (I say this because there is another implied attack on Vegeta). It's nothing too graphic but it's there. Also, another of my OC Icejin's shows up named Summit. Short bio: Summit is Cold's older brother skipped for the throne and Artic is Cold's YOUNGER brother who has two sons; Snow and Frost. Also mentioned is Gaelrick, an OC Saiyan. If you are following 'Revelations' which will eventually coincide with 'Trying to Make the Best of Things' (These are all on my DA page under the pen name Yaoi-Scribe); Gaelrick is Lygoren's father and Iodin's grandfather...which means...yep, Iodin and Lygoren will be here as well as Kaiya. Actually, I will be having a LOT of my OC's making an appearance so...if you guys get confused let me know and I'll make a note to expound a little bit on them. Oh, also, Raditz identifies Bardock as his mother which strongly implies M-preg...but I don't think that will come as much of a shock to all of you. It's just there, I figured I should warn you. But..as always read and enjoy and don't be afraid to leave me comments.
Part Four
There was something going on...well, more than the problems plaguing them and that irritated Raditz. Zorn was currently handling another one of the prince's fits of temper and it left him time to try and figure out what the hell was wrong. He couldn't quit the nagging feeling that they were missing something about the prisoner being held. Finally, he heads to the infirmary. Of course he's told that the male has better things to do then keep up with the information on prisoners and points him towards a filing cabinet. Raditz sighs and heads over to it before opening it to search for what he was seeking. Finally, he pulls it out and stares at it...and keeps staring at it. “Did you even LOOK at this?” he demands.
“It's customary to fill it out...so it's filled out. What do you want?”
Raditz continues gazing at it. “I want you to tell me why you never read the results yourself.”
“Does it matter?”
“Oh...it does,” Raditz says tersely before taking it and heading for the door before pausing, “And you had best hope that I'm wrong because if I'm not...you're in so much trouble.” Without waiting for a response, he moves quickly out into the hall before pressing a button on his scouter and switching to a certain channel. “Mother?”
“What, brat?”
“Does our king have any female relatives alive?”
“No, Raditz.”
“No sisters?”
“No, Raditz, I just told you that...why?”
Raditz closes his eyes a moment before saying quietly, “I just wondered...that's all.”
“Brat, I know when you're not saying something,” Bardock points out.
“Just...give me a little bit and I'll tell you, alright?”
“Okay...but you do ask all the random questions.”
Raditz makes a beeline for the dungeons and finds her curled up on her side against the wall. The scent of sex and blood telling him those two really hadn't listened to him. Sliding the report into his armor, he slips in and gently lifts her to him. She doesn't even respond too out of it though the sight of her bleeding nose and lip clearly stating she'd fought back...and lost. Well, those bastards had crossed the wrong Saiyan. Carefully, he brings her to his quarters before tugging what remained of the tattered spandex from her and grimaces at the wounds found. Carefully, he tends to her before tucking her into bed. He'd get her dressed once she woke up not wanting to cause her that much pain at the moment. He stares down at her really looking and wonders how they had all missed it. This was definitely a mess of epic proportions. A moment later, his scouter goes off. “Where is the prisoner, Raditz?”
He tenses slightly. “None of your business,” he retorts coldly, “And you'd better pray that SOMEONE out there has mercy on you.” Without waiting for a response he changes to another channel. “Zorn, captain, are you free for a moment?”
“Considering that Prince Vegeta just stalked out of here...yes, why?”
“Because the situation just got more...complicated.”
“Definite 'more' complicated?”
“Come to my quarters. There is something you need to see.”
It's not long before the other slips in. “Raditz...what...” The long-haired male slides the report out and hands it to him. He watches his eyes scan it before they widen in horror. “No...no...this can't be...”
“It is,” Raditz says quietly, “The bastard didn't even read it.”
“But that means...” The male gazes at the form on the bed.
“That means that the female Vegeta found in his father's room IS his father,” Raditz says quietly.
“And she got stuck in the dungeons...”
“Yes,” Raditz answers.
“Fuck...”
“That was what I was thinking,” the younger male replies quietly.
“It's no wonder she wanted to speak to me...She was trying to get me to recognize her...and I SHOULD have...as long as I have served. I should have recognized who she was.”
“We all missed it,” Raditz replies, “but now that we know...question is...what the hell do we do about it?”
Zorn is quiet a moment. “I don't...I don't know.” Slowly, he walks over to the bed and gently brushes a long spike out of her face. A soft groan makes him still before he watches her eyes flutter open.
It takes her a minute to realize who she was staring up at. “Z-Zorn?”
“Forgive me, Majesty,” he whispers softly, choked.
Her eyes widen as she slowly sits up immediately holding the blanket to her body. “You...know?”
“The blood work wasn't checked,” Raditz says making her turn to look at him.
“The...Are you...” She takes a deep breath. “Of course it wasn't...because it would be too much consideration of a prisoner to actually figure out who they are.”
“Majesty...”
“It's fine...but he is fired, those guards are fired...or dead depending on how I feel when I'm back to the gender I'm supposed to be.”
“Take it easy, Majesty,” Zorn murmurs.
“I can't...We have thirteen plants running amok and one of them changes someone's gender.”
“So they have sprouted...”
“And have a seriously warped sense of humor,” she replies, “His name is Chimera.”
“He...was the one who turned off the lights down there,” Raditz says.
“He was hungry,” she replies quietly.
“Sire...”
“It's fine...actually, it was better than those two lunkheads so I can't really complain.”
“You have no idea...”
“Zorn, if you apologize one more time I think I will hit you. Just...get me something to wear rather befitting my status...and get me my damn pendant back. It's MINE.” She watches the others mouth almost curve into a smile before he slides back out.
“About what I said...”
She waves the younger male off. “I needed to hear it...because you were right all along. I have NOT been fair to my people. I will deal with that once this issue is resolved.”
“You ARE a good ruler, Majesty.”
“When I'm not being an arrogant, spiteful prick right, son of Bardock?”
The male coughs lightly realizing she'd read between the lines rather well. “S-something like that.”
“Be glad I have no KI...because this is probably the only time you'll be able to get away with such impudence.”
“I will certainly keep that in mind.”
“How are Vegeta and Tarble?”
“Your heir is on the brink of an emotional meltdown mostly because he can't handle your advisers, the Saiyans, and your absence while trying to find a bunch of Icejin-created plants. Prince Tarble is understandably terrified at the whole situation. Broly has yet to leave his side so he is well protected.”
“Well, they're about to have more to freak out about,” she replies curtly, “because KI or no KI this is my planet and my people will do as they are told.”
“That might be...a little difficult.”
“Oh, I am sure it will be.”
Finally, Zorn reappears with what she asked for. It takes a few minutes but she's soon redressed. “Are you...sure you want to do this?” Zorn asks.
“Do I still have your support?”
“Always.”
“Then I'm fine,” she tells him, “Summon Vegeta, Tarble, and my advisers to the throne room. I want this migraine as few times as possible.”
Both were obviously wondering if this was a good idea but they do as commanded and she is standing on the dais when those called for enter and promptly still. “What...” Vegeta says stopping in shock.
“Surprise,” she says calmly, “Get in here and close the door. We have a lot to discuss and I'm not really in the mood to do it to half the planet.”
“Y-you...are...”
She takes a deep breath. “I am the ruler of this planet.”
“But...”
“THIS is why we need to handle this problem,” she states firmly cutting off the stammered response, “One of them, named Chimera, changes the gender of his intended victim and trust me...it's NOT pleasant to deal with that.”
“You...got hurt...because...”
“Vegeta, if you could focus, I would appreciate it! We have twelve other plants with random abilities to locate and contain! Everything else waits.”
“We're just...not sure where to look, Majesty.”
“You have been told how they feed...we need to figure out what would be the most promising areas for food.”
“But other than that...we know nothing.”
“You're right, you're absolutely right we don't.” A moment later, Zorn's scouter goes off. She turns to look at him as the others eyes widen. “Captain?”
“Summit is here.”
Of course he was. “Send him in,” she says inwardly sighing. This was all she needed; the blue and purple Icejin seeing her like this.
It's not long before the male steps in and stops seeing her. His crimson eyes scan a moment before sighing softly. “It's worse than we thought then...”
“One look and you know who I am...that just makes my lifetime,” she mutters.
“Well, I was thinking that considering that you're wearing the pendant only worn by the king...you could be no one else because I don't see you relinquishing it without three planets away knowing of the battle.”
“His name is Chimera,” she replies.
“So they sprouted? That was...fast...but then considering the warmth of your planet in contrast to ours...”
“We breed them quickly apparently,” she retorts, “So...why are you here? Aren't you worried that you will end up just as screwed as the rest of us?”
“I am,” he replies, “but my little brother asked me to come here to help you and unlike YOU, I'm not going to belittle him or refuse him a simple request.”
She accepts the chastisement without retaliating. “Well, then what can you tell me about your other brother's insane desire to make everyone miserable?”
“Not much, I'm afraid...because they have no set pattern to them. Each one is different. What they look for is different.”
“Are there any similarities that don't include what Arctic has told me?”
“They still have to take root for a time...as they are plants at their core...so they will probably keep to areas that have thick woods to hide in,” Summit replies.
She sighs softly. “What do we do about them, Summit?”
“I don't know what to tell you, Vegeta. Even if you do locate them...going from there is a tricky endeavor. You know what you are up against. You can't make the choice lightly.”
She sinks onto her throne. “That's exactly the problem. Chimera...didn't hurt me so I can't just condemn him.”
“That is definitely something to think about in all of this because like I said, Arctic told you what they were capable of.”
“Yes...it's just...their gifts that worry me.”
“That...is definitely something to consider as well.”
“There is too much to consider and not enough to go on.”
“That just irritates the hell out of you doesn't it, Vegeta? You're never more annoyed then when you CAN'T just deal with the situation at hand.”
“Summit, I may be female, but I'm still not interested in a psychological reading from you.”
“Well, it's true; you have no patience and you don't like sitting and doing nothing.”
“Who would?! Their mother killed at least four of my Saiyans and they have some serious abilities and a horrific sense of humor!” she snaps angrily.
“I am well aware of that. However, you need to do this slowly, Vegeta.”
“How do you deal with yours?”
“The ones on our planet are held in a special containment center so they can't get out.”
“It's possible to keep them in an area?”
“It took five years to build the one center,” Summit replies.
“That's...not promising.”
“Not at all.”
Finally, she has Summit seen to a set of suites and sits alone with her sons and their guards. “I know...this is difficult but...” Somehow she's not surprised to have Tarble hug her tightly and she holds her youngest to her. “We'll get through this...I promise.”
“Will you get through this?” Vegeta asks gazing at her.
“I will be fine.”
“And...what happens...if he won't change you back before your next Heat Cycle?”
To be honest, she was trying NOT to think about that. “I...will deal with that as it arises, Vegeta. Right now, my focus is on making my people safe.”
“With no KI.”
“I have to work with what I have...which is nothing at this point. So, can I count on you not to pick fights with others in the throne room?”
“I...Yes,” he replies, “but...honestly, what do we call you?”
“That is up to you.”
“She's still 'Father',” Tarble replies quietly as he nuzzles purring softly. It was rather soothing to her battered emotions and she finds herself purring in response.
“Are you sure I can't handle them?”
She looks up at him. “No, those two are MINE when I'm returned to normal. I will handle it.”
“Just one...”
“No, Vegeta.”
“They had no right...”
“Tell that to their other victims. I will handle this. For now, let them know they are on probation and are to be detained in the guards barracks.”
She watches his mouth curve. “It will be MY pleasure, father.”
“Vegeta, don't rough them up...too badly.”
“Of course not...but if they struggle...”
She watches him leave and shakes her head. Tarble chuckles and nuzzles her cheek. “He's just angry with all that has gone on.”
“He's not the only one,” she murmurs strangely content to let Tarble be so affectionate to her in public.
“Who is allowed to know?” Zorn asks quietly.
“It's not going to be long before everyone knows.”
“Then it's probably good that Summit is here. He can help me protect you.”
That makes her nose wrinkle in distaste. “I draw the line at...”
“Majesty, you need the added help.”
She huffs a moment before deciding that it was probably the best idea and to just let it be. “How is Jerich's squad-mate?”
“Making a nuisance of himself,” Zorn replies with a grin, “He's amazingly adept at learning to use an artificial limb.”
“Good, I am glad to hear that.”
“There is though...a bit of an issue.”
“In the midst of all of this?”
“It's...Gaelrick.”
She stares at her captain. “Is he...seriously causing trouble knowing what is out there?!”
“He is.”
“I don't need his damn clan in addition to...”
Her commentary is interrupted as the door opens. She looks up and realizes that there definitely was going to be issues in the near future. “Don't you know not to come into my throne room unless summoned by now?”
The female stares at her. “I...thought they were kidding!”
“Ariaste, I do not have time for...”
“You're...female!”
For the love of... “Broly, would you please see her out before she gives me a migraine?” she asks.
The younger male merely smirks before crossing to the startled woman and deftly shoving her out of the room and sliding the door shut. “That's gonna cause trouble right there,” Nappa comments staring at her.
“Oh yeah, I can imagine her and Celeste are going to be very put off by me like this.” Her mouth curves before she adds, “I might get some peace.” She looks back at Zorn . “So, Gaelrick is going to continue his petty vendetta while we have psychotic plants running around? I really hope that a couple find their way to him.”
“I told you that it was problematic. He seems to think this is some plot of yours.”
“Some plot of mine...Right...as were the Icejins...Because that male is a complete mental-case. He terrorizes his OWN clan and yet calls me the problem.”
“I never said his accusations made sense, Majesty, but you've known this was coming ever since the Icejins were dispatched.”
“I should introduce them to who made the Icejins history...” she mutters only to watch Broly's eyes glitter.
“I would be more than happy to make him a memory.” Of course he would...because it was what Paragus's son was good at...other than protecting Tarble she'd noted.
“I'll definitely keep that in mind,” she tells him, “but for now, you will shadow your charge because I do NOT want something to happen to him.”
“And nothing WILL,” Broly promises.
“It had better not.” There were enough things going wrong that the thought of her sons going through something like this was unbearable. A moment later, the door opens again. “What part of...”
“So YOU are why he asked what he did...Wow, Majesty.”
“Bardock, if I wanted your irritating commentary, I would have summoned you.”
“I know,” the spiky-haired male replies chuckling, “but you're cute like that.”
Her eyes narrow. “I would be very careful who you say such things to.”
“I am.”
She rolls her eyes. “Gaelrick is being a problem.”
“Gaelrick is ALWAYS a problem.”
“Yes, well, he couldn't pick a better time to make his move.”
“I'll keep an eye on things,” comes the male's immediate reply.
“You'd better because I have enough to deal with at the moment.”
“I'll...need Jerich.”
Her mouth curves. “Really? That's an interesting sentence from you.”
“Don't be snide. We don't get along but we do well when we work together.”
“I'm sure he thinks that way after you sliced his friend's leg off.”
“He was nearly dinner,” Bardock replies, “He'll either deal or I'll put him out of our misery because I know for a fact his squad mate is grateful rather than pissed off. You know how? He came to my residence and told me. Yeah, that kinda scared the hell out of me but...”
She laughs at this, she actually laughs. “My goodness, yes, I can see where that might be a little disconcerting.”
“I had to get Toma to sit before he fell over though the hug I could really have done without.”
She chuckles. “Well, I am sure you're good friends now.”
“...Thrilling. But I digress. If Gaelrick and his clan are causing trouble then I need Jerich to help me keep an eye on things.”
“If he gives you trouble tell him that I'll send my Heir to set him straight.”
Bardock grimaces. “Oh I'm sure that will work wonders.”
“You and I both know that my Heir can be quite persuasive when he wants to be.”
“And right now I am sure no one wants to cross him.”
“So you are sure to get what you need.” She watches him bow before departing and sighs again. “Take one damn problem off the list add fifty-billion more.”
“Gaelrick is that big of a problem?”
She stares at her adviser a moment before snorting. “You really don't pay attention do you? Gaelrick is a threat to his own clan and everyone else...so yes he is a big problem.”
“How do you intend to handle him?”
“Right now, I'm hoping that Jerich and Bardock can keep him and his rag-tag bunch of lunatics in line while I find what is a BIGGER problem...and cruelly hope that he DOES fall afoul of one of them because he'd deserve it.” Never let it be said she was a kind person under it all.
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