House of Vegeta Chronicles

A/U

HOUSE OF VEGETA CHRONICLES 9

Bardock kept the promise. Discreet visitations were allowed within
the castle, as long as they didn't disrupt the normal routine. But
discretion was difficult walking the halls with a live bundle.
Curious eyes followed him everywhere.

_Nosy slarggs._

Officers stood in alcoves, smirking and pointing. One shouted out.

"Ho, Bardock...are you the Ou's private cubsitter now?"

"Mind your buisness, Odegg." he poked small heads under the blankets.

The closest group edged over to him. Odegg, Murdekk, Fauria and Voxu.

"Say, what's that? Got our little ouji in there?"

Bardock clutched his bundle. "I'm not sure he'd appreciate being
called 'little.'"

Fauria laughed, her black armor sparkling. "That's a lot for one
prince...what else do you have in there?"

"Nothing at all-"

/What?/

Bardock shook the bundle. "Well, I've got to get our prince to his
room."

/You got us? We were sleeping./

Murdekk eyed the moving blankets suspiciously. "Hn...he's awfully
wiggly."

Bardock made a face. "Cubs! You know how they get."

/Somebody called me little!/

"Maybe he's waking up..."

Bardock pushed a small head down again. "Ah, well...gotta go!"

With that he abruptly bolted, leaving snickering commanders to their
own thoughts.

****

The dark saiyan glided to the upper chambers, using the private
access corridors. A tousled head popped up suddenly.

"Rarrgh! Why'd you get us? We were having fun!" the young prince
growled.

Bardock suppressed a smile. The ouji looked hopelessly young to be
looking so fierce. An even smaller head wobbled above the blankets
next, as bright eyes peeped.

Impulsively Bardock purred, clutching the young saiyans. He nuzzled
the baby first before burying his nose against the princeling.

"Hn...abresan'o Kakarot eyi Vegeta."

The small prince stared briefly. "Hey, you know the baby's name?"

In horror Bardock realized his mistake, flushing. "Ah...he's a pretty
chibi."

Vegeta blinked. "You must really like us. That's okay. Paba likes you
too."

The tall saiyan could only gasp in disbelief. _Unbelievable!!_

"rarrg"

"Yeah, the baby wants to know where we're going."

Kakarot growled thinly, spitting and snarling. Bardock could only
smile.

"I've got an idea, prince. A surprise!"

The round face was open. "Really? Are we gonna play?"

"Sure."

"But you have to ask paba's permission. And mine!"

Bardock coughed, straining to keep a straight face. _Vegeta's got him
royal, all right._

"May we have fun, prince?"

Vegeta curled against him with Kakarot squashed inbetween.

"I think so...what do you say, baby?"

"Arruooo!!"

Bardock laughed as they headed to the baths. "Then it's official."

****

The Ou returned from his conference hours later. The castle was it's
usual bustling self. High class saiyans of all kinds milled about.

Gormon walked at his king's side. "Well, that conference was a
refreshing turn. The outer districts do love a good fight!"

Vegeta Ou laughed. "Ai, but I'm sore. A nice relaxing bath is what's
called for."

"You deserve it, Vegeta."

"Hopefully now those property contracts will go through...bah. Lesser
royals are always posturing over feudal turf."

"Who doesn't want their clan to spread? But enough, I've got to pick
up my chikki at the royal nursery."

The Ou paused. "Hn, that reminds me...I need to find my cub!"

****

The aforementioned cub was doing very well, thank you. Bardock had
retreated to the Ou's private baths after having servants deliver
food. Bronzed flesh soaked gloriously in the purple marble pool. A
wild dark head splayed spikes everywhere as Bardock lounged in
perfumed water. Wet skin only emphasized chiseled perfection as soap
bubbles clung teasingly to plump nipples. His tail waved sinuously
beneath the surface, displaying his mellow mood.

He felt deliciously lazy and warm. Meanwhile, two smaller saiyans
flopped over him in sleep. The younglings had played themselves to
exhaustion. The princeling lay against his side, dark hair weighed
down into the water like a train. Kakarot snoozed on Bardock's belly
like an island, soap bubbles covering his fat little bottom. The
thick little mop was rakish with water, sticking everywhere in spears.

Razor sharp teeth flashed as Bardock yawned blearily. Rising warm
steam seeped into his bones, giving a glow.

So lulled was the dark saiyan he didn't sense they were being watched.

****

Inshei stood behind a marble partition, staring in shock. _What
madness? The boy is here, with Bardock and the chibi Kakarot?!_

She was caught between desire and confusion, neither winning out.
Perplexed beyond belief, the queen stepped into the open, waiting.

Dark eyes slowly opened. A variety of expressions flashed across the
handsome face.

"You presume much, Commander Bardock."

"I have elite status in the castle, as do others."

Her eyes fell on the cubs. "They take to you quite well, I see."

Bardock appeared uncomfortable all of a sudden. "They like to play,
like all cubs. I was headed this way and figured to bring them here."

Eyebrow lifted as she looked him over. "And that's all?"

"Ai, my queen. What would you have me say?"

A smirk. "Hn. Vegeta should be back by now. What would he say if he
discovered you in his private baths?"

The princeling purred suddenly, stopping their conversation. Slim
arms wrapped around Bardock tightly. With a light snore, the heart
shaped face nuzzled. Kakarot yawned in sleep, stubby legs kicking. A
fat tail coiled Bardock's wrist.

Inshei watched in stunned surpise. Discerning eyes roamed slowly,
forming an opnion.

"You must truly be a remarkable third class, Bardock."

He nearly stopped breathing. "Ie, my Queen? I don't understand-"

"No, extraordinary. We've known each other long enough to be direct."

"Your thoughts, regal one?"

She smirked. "You speak prettily, commander. And I...have a sense for
things." Inshei appeared to concentrate, staring.

Bardock shifted under her scrutiny, avoiding those eyes.

"Not to mention an eye for beauty. Perhaps I could persuade you
to...switch allegiances? I would make it well worth your while."

"Madness, my Queen. Would you have me betray our Ou?"

"Betrayal." she murmured, thinking. "The cubs are lovely."

Bardock glanced down. "Ai, true enough."

She watched him again. "You betray yourself, Bardock."

"Ah...ha?!"

"I watched you for quite awhile. Pretense is difficult, ne?"

The handsome saiyan nearly went white. _What does she know?_

Inshei laughed. "They wrap over you like a blanket, and your
expression tells me everything."

"I don't know what you mean-"

"I look at their faces. Dictates and royal law can't hide heritage.
And I love mystery."

"You suspect something?"

"This may be hard for you to believe, but at times I wish Vegeta were
mine. It would have made so many circumstances different."

"But he is yours."

A strange sadness cracked her haughty demeanor. "Oh? He
never...trusts me in sleep to hold him. And there's nothing you can
say about that chibi, Bardock."

In silence the commander watched Kakarot sleep on his midsection.

"Coincidence, my Queen. Appearance alone proves nothing. Others have
had resemblence without-"

"Don't insult my intelligence, Bardock. A chibi goes to blood,
always. When I watched you resting I had every impression of a father
with his brood."

Bardock felt his pulse race suddenly. "Not...factual, my Queen. I was
merely exhausted, and the cubs were with me-"

"Persist in that if you wish, but know that I bear you no ill will. I
am among those that know the truth."

A reddish black coil lashed up suddenly, slapping Bardock in the
face. Startled, the handsome saiyan caught it only to have the furry
whip curl his hand.

"You see? Even in sleep they trust you."

"You misinterpret, Queen Inshei. Cubs rarely control their tails in
sleep."

A blue black tail covered in suds slapped him next to emphasize the
point.

"You're very discreet, I give you that. But discretion can't conceal
instincts. I've seen your lapses on several occasions. Have a care,
commander. You might give yourself away to the wrong people!"

Bardock turned red, not certain how to answer her. Inshei pressed her
advantage, licking her lips. Dark eyes were hot with lust as she
kneeled at the water's edge. A pointed nail traced the strong jawline
down to the collarbone.

"Hn...there is so much we could achieve together."

Bardock shivered at the touch. "Are you insane? You speak treason!"

"Perhaps I know another secret, handsome one."

"You're being mysterious, Queen."

Inshei kept stroking his face. "Ai, bones reveal all. An
extraordinary third class that captured my king's heart. I'm nearly
jealous."

"There are cubs here" he hissed, not liking her tone.

Long fingers touched the little mops. "I don't plan to disturb them.
Their father fascinates me more just now."

Bardock gasped, eyes blazing. "Woman, are you-"

She put a finger to his lips, silencing. "Ai, red hot. Let the masks
fall, handsome one. I know who...and more importantly _what_ you are."

"What are you driving at?!"

Inshei stroked his thick hair, purring. "Come, do you think elites
are idiots? Since we first met, I knew you were different. And those
ridiculous ratings never impressed me. What king would take a low
class to his bed, when any would gladly make offers?"

Kakarot snarled, turning over. Bardock rubbed his back and tail,
soothing the chibi to sleep once more.

"This conversation isn't appropriate, Queen. And your attentions
insult our Ou."

"Did you know he was obsessed with you before you even met?"

"I was unaware of that, but-"

"He researched your background for days." her eyes burned now. "Your
true background."

Bardock stared, feeling his face go bloodless.

Inshei smiled in satisfaction. She tipped his face up by the
chin. "Join me, Bardock. Together you and I will rule-"

He knocked her hand away. "Never!"

Quiet chuckle. "Do you think I don't know why Vegeta chose you?
Besides the obvious?" she purred again.

Bardock growled at her. "There's nothing more to say here, Queen."

"He doesn't want me, and I weary of a cold bed."

"Then you'd choose his lover?" the angry saiyan had no more
patience. "Your motives baffle me, Inshei."

"The perfect setup, eh? I get what I want, and see Vegetaan twist in
the wind. And there is the issue of blood...perhaps you and I could
have a chibi or two, eh?" long fingers ran through his hair again.

"Lunatic!"

"Beware how you speak to your Queen, commander. I could force the
issue, but I have no desire to harm innocent cubs." she stroked the
half submerged princeling as he clung to Bardock. Kakarot turned
again, bright eyes open suddenly. The chibi rattled a weird growl and
promptly bit Inshei, sinking needle teeth into her hand.

The Queen shrieked like a banshee, swearing as she tore a piece of
her cape for a bandage. She bound her bleeding hand tightly.

"Get that brat muzzled or dewormed, Bardock!!"

The princeling woke up then, round eyes bleary. "What's all the
noise?" sleepy.

"Nothing, dear." Inshei smiled. "Just having a little talk."

"Mother, we were just playing. The commander brought us here..."

She patted his head. "Don't worry about that now. Would you like
something to eat?"

The young ouji sat up in the water. "Well, maybe later. Can I stay
here awhile longer?"

Inshei looked at Bardock with meaning. "Surely...I think you belong
here!"

Vegeta blinked in confusion. "Well...ah, okay."

"My Queen is gracious." Bardock said tightly, cradling Kakarot.

The little ouji pointed. "Hey, see the baby? He's pretty, and I asked
paba could I keep him."

Inshei glanced at Kakarot, who sucked his tongue. "Yes he is quite
pretty." Foolishly, she waved her good hand at the chibi. "Such a
nice pelt."

Bardock smiled as Kakarot lunged, cracking needle teeth at her.
Inshei barely got her hand away in time.

"Crazy daza!! (demon!!) That cub has as poor a temper as I've seen!"

"He likes the way you taste, mother." the princeling commented.

****

Inshei stood regally. "We'll talk again, commander. Vegeta, come to
your room in about an hour."

"But you said I could stay here!!" the ouji spat, his soggy tail
flailing everywhere.

"Mind what I say, cub. An hour!" she turned and stalked out.

The little ouji growled. "Now she's mad."

Bardock tilted his head. "Hn, don't worry about it, _sek'hi._ "(dear
one).

Round eyes went wide in the bright face. "I like you." a rakishly wet
tail slapped the water, splashing everywhere.

The dark saiyan laughed, holding it still. "Hn, you look like a pixie
with your hair down like that."

"What's a pixie?"

"It's...well, I'll tell you..."

****

The hour went by fairly quickly, as Bardock told stories of all kinds
of ridiculous creatures. Two pair of bright eyes stared as he rambled
on.

"Do any of those things have pelts and teeth like us?"

"Well, not really. They have tails, though."

The princeling shook his hair wildly, clearing it of water. The spiky
mop once again stood on end, though moisture made it spear a bit.

"I don't wanna look like no pixie."

"A good thought, prince." another voice sounded nearby.

"Paba!!" Vegeta bounded out of the water, thoroughly soaking Bardock
and Kakarot. The chibi spat and snarled, his hair flopping over.

Bardock inclined his head. "My Ou."

A wet princeling leaped into Vegeta's arms. "We had fun!"

The king laughed, squeezing him. "So I see. But now I need to talk to
the commander, sesei (darling). Dry yourself and run along now."

"Okay" the prince slipped from his grasp, wrapping a plush towel
around himself.

"Goodbye!"

"Silly cub. Put on a robe!!"

"Oh."

"Haven't I told you a million times...a prince doesn't go about the
castle naked!"

"Oo, I forgot." he pointed at Kakarot, who started chirping. "Paba,
did you change your mind about the baby?"

The Ou flushed red. "No. Now get going already!!"

"Okay." the princeling turned to Bardock. "I had fun. Can we have
more fun again?"

Bardock glanced at his Ou. "With our King's permission."

The small ouji whooped, jumping in circles. Stumbling over his tail
he raced out.

The adults sighed, watching him leave.

****

Vegetaan glowered at his mate. "Reckless fool!!"

Dark eyes flashed in response. "I was careful, Vegeta!"

"Krukka. All the castle is buzzing about how you carried the cubs
about. Why??"

"Vegeta somehow got to the baby where the naa'ti kept him. He
wouldn't let anyone touch Kakarot."

The Ou felt a warmth. "How did you get involved?"

"The naa'ti found me attending a meeting. The cubs were tangled
together, and Kakarot kept biting."

Vegeta smiled tenderly at the fierce infant. "Ai, our chibi from
hell."

Bardock grinned at the squirming bundle. "Indeed. Our prince secreted
him away. They were sleeping in a pup tent when I found them. Food
bowls were everywhere."

The Ou chuckled, long toenails clicking across the marbled
deck. "That must have been a sight."

"Ai, koi-"

Vegetaan purred at Kakarot. The little head wobbled in his direction
before shrieking.

"I'm glad to see you too, booky."

The baby stretched for him. Vegeta plucked the chibi from Bardock's
arms. Stubby legs kicked madly as Kakarot screeched in glee.

"Ure de'scabi chibi!" (Loudmouth cub!)

He sat next to his mate, dangling bare legs into the water. Bardock
lifted his robes up so they wouldn't get wet.

"You look tasty." deep purr.

"Hentai."

"Rrrr...I wish it were moon..."

"Bardock-"

"I'd lick your fur, then..." a thick tail lashed out of the water.

With his free hand Vegeta clamped the hot mouth shut. "Enough! I
overheard much of Inshei's proposal."

Chibi Kakarot squeaked, gumming the Ou's hand.

"How long were you standing nearby?"

"Awhile."

"You're too damn good at sneaking around, Vegeta. I should have
sensed you!"

"If you weren't so distracted by my overheated Queen you would have."

Bardock flushed. "I wouldn't consider it!"

The Ou poked a finger at Kakarot, who nibbled it. "Hn, you'd better
not." a snicker.

"The woman's insane."

"Ai, she plots wildly now in every direction. Plans are in place, I
assure you."

"What about the coterie?"

"Loyal to me only, as always. They watch her movements as she
conspires with her ragged clan."

"That's good, then. One can never have too many eyes."

"Or ears." the King purred, cuddling the chibi.

Bardock watched them. "We make beautiful cubs, Vegeta."

The chibi burbled, drooling bubbles. The Ou chuckled as globs rolled
off his forearm.

"Perfectly boned, of course. I do turn out good work!" raucous
laughter.

Kakarot screeched in agreement.

Bardock leaned back into the water. "I can't wait to see their first
pelts under moon."

"Hn, I wanted that holo of Raditz..."

"Did I forget to tell you? He had his first jungle run a month ago.
You should have been there! Everyone wanted to groom him."

Vegeta inhaled Kakarot's hair. "I can believe it. Bring the holo, I
want to see it."

"I will." the golden body stretched languidly in perfumed water.

"Now come here, Vegeta. This water is hot, and I'm hotter."

"Asshole. I'm holding the cub!"

Bardock snatched his Ou into the water, splashing everywhere. The
chibi snarled at getting soaked again.

"Idiot" Vegeta blubbered, his sodden robes trailing the surface.

"Take those off!" Bardock all but stripped him standing. Kakarot
squalled like a siren.

"Who can do anything with all this noise?!" Vegeta shouted as wet
arms wrapped him. Kakarot growled thinly at being squashed.

Bardock gripped the Ou's wet ass, thumbing under his
tail. "Niiiice..."

"You're squishing the cub, you moron!"

"Hn" Bardock looked up. "Vegeta, put the baby up there."

"Where?"

"That post pole. He's old enough to sleep there."

The king glanced up. "Well, if nothing else we can catch him." he
floated upwards with the chibi. An ornate post stretched above them
between stone sconces. Instinctively Kakarot wound his tail around
it. Vegeta let him go, floating down again. The chibi hung possum
style from the pole, dozing off to sleep. Pudgy hands and feet tucked
up.

"That's so cute-"

The Ou never finished the thought as he was yanked down by the tail.

THE END