Author: FireCracker KLee624820@aol.com

        Pairing Goku/Vegeta/Radditz/Nappa

        A/U -Goku learns what it really means to be Saiyan.

        Monkey Moon Part 2

        Vegeta returned to his lookout in South America. Raditz and Nappa had pulled
        electronic equipment into the cave from the ship. The ouji couldn't believe his eyes
        when he saw them watching cable television.

        "Hn, what's this? An entertainment center?" he glanced about at the setup.

        Nappa kicked back on a couch. "Sure, Vegeta. With all our provisions in the cave we
        won't be disturbed. Not that anyone's liable to run across us in this isolated jungle."

        Raditz glanced up from the screen. "Did you see Kakarot?"

        "Hai, maned one. Your brother is quite...fine" Vegeta licked his lips quickly.

        Raditz tilted his head, eyes narrowing. "I see. Was he alone?"

        Vegeta removed his cape and sat at a table. "No. The motley crew was in tow, as
        usual."

        Nappa laughed, waving a beer. "Let me guess...they threatened you, right?"

        "Of course, they suspect my motives" Vegeta frowned in thought. "Something
        puzzles me however."

        "What?"

        "They know you're alive, but I have no idea why."

        Raditz nearly dropped the remote. "What? How could they possibly know that?"

        Nappa sat up. "Do you think they know about the Dragonballs?"

        Vegeta tapped his fingers impatiently on the table top. "Difficult to say. In any case,
        let them reveal what they know first."

        Nappa stretched out again. "So. What was your impression of our wayward saiyan?"

        Obsidian eyes gleamed. "Jislani" (Perfection).

        Tails twitched in anticipation as snarls filled the cave.

        ****

        "OUCH!! Dammit, Goku!"

        "Sorry, Chi Chi."

        Goku curled against his wife in Roshi's spare bedroom. He still wasn't convinced of
        Vegeta's intentions and insisted that Chi Chi and Gohan remain with his former
        master.

        Chi Chi had other things on her mind presently, namely her restless and horny
        husband. Slim hands pushed the hot body back a bit.

        "Stop trying to bite me!! I've told you that a hundred times-"

        Goku was crestfallen. "I didn't mean anything by it."

        Chi Chi turned on a small lamp over the nightstand and faced him. "You always say
        that. Sometimes I'm tempted to sleep with one eye open so you don't chomp me!"

        He nuzzled her neck. "I can't help it, Chi Chi."

        She squeezed his arms and sighed. "You've been edgy ever since Vegeta arrived."

        Goku sat up, annoyed. "That has nothing to do with me wanting my wife!"

        Chi Chi observed his expression. The dim lighting made her husband appear
        almost...feral. She glanced at his hands.

        "Honey, your nails need trimming again. They're snagging the bed linen."

        "Is that all you can say? You sure know how to kill the mood, Chi Chi!"

        Slender arms encircled him. "I'm sorry...maybe I'm on edge, too. I'm not trying to
        push you away."

        The saiyan returned her embrace. "This situation with Vegeta bothers me. He gave his
        word, but I know he didn't come all this way for nothing."

        "But surely he wouldn't try anything now."

        "I don't know" dark eyes looked her over slowly. Wide palms rubbed her back before
        gripping her in a tight hold.

        Chi Chi rasped breathlessly, feeling his erection against her thigh. "Goku, for Pete's
        sake...how much sex do you need? Can't you make it through one night at least
        without pawing me?!"

        Hot kisses planted over her eyes and throat. "No" he pressed her down into the
        mattress.

        ****

        Piccolo didn't like the situation at all. Nameks tended to be suspicious anyway, and
        Vegeta's explanation didn't sit well with him. He decided to take matters into his own
        hands and confront the saiyans directly. His thoughts were unsettled as he flew
        across time zones.

       I can't believe this. Does Vegeta actually think we won't monitor him?

        He sensed their ki as he approached a remote area of central South America. The
        namek smiled in grim satisfaction.

       Hmm. Clearly their ship is concealed somehow, but where? Or have they moved out
        of it?

        He lowered his flight pattern above dense jungle growth. The odor of fresh water
        caught his nostrils.

       This would be a most likely place...remote and well forested.

        Silently Piccolo landed in trackless jungle. He looked about, taking in the sounds from
        local wildlife.

        "Very close" keen eyes squinted through broken sunlight and deep shadow. A gentle
        breeze blew his way suddenly. Sharp namek senses detected the presence of others
        in close proximity. Piccolo turned down a winding path where he spied a vine covered
        cave.

        "Well, well...it appears I've found the nest" he smiled. The ki emanations were
        unmistakable.

        ****

        The saiyans sensed their company as well. Nappa glanced at the cave entranceway.
        "Hn, that smell...is familiar to me."

        Raditz snorted derisively. "Yeah...like baked moss and vines" he pulled off his upper
        body armor and stretched. "Vegeta, should we clear out the trash?"

        The ouji ate heartily at the table. "Now Raditz, let's be civilized!" he laughed wickedly.
        "At least until Jungle Run! Why let the foolish Namek ruin our celebration?"

        The maned saiyan smiled wanly, considering. "Hn, perhaps. Still, it's been hours since I
        had a good fight."

        Vegeta flashed him a saucy grin. "Remember our true goal here. Think of play and
        delights later."

        Raditz licked his lips, thinking. "Aye, ouji...once we get Kakarot here-"

        "Then what?!" an unwelcome voice interrupted. All heads turned.

        "Well, well" Vegeta smirked. "Look what strayed in."

        The imposing Namek strode in without preamble. "Don't mind me."

        "We won't, greenbean" Nappa leaned back on the couch. "You'd hardly be a threat on
        your best day."

        "You presume too much. I'm here to get answers."

        The saiyans laughed at him. Piccolo glared at Vegeta. "Why are you here?"

        Vegeta continued eating. "I'm under no obligation to answer you, namek. I should be
        asking the same question."

        Piccolo folded his arms. "Following monkey stench is fairly easy...saiyans have an
        odor that permeates everywhere. Out of respect to Goku I never mentioned it."

        Raditz moved at him. "You dare? I'll permeate your brains with my fist!!"

        Vegeta snapped his head. "Yatii!!"

        The burly saiyan froze in his tracks, tail bristling. "Ei-derae-tlusn-se!" (He dared insult
        us!)

        Nappa glanced at him briefly, making a hand
        gesture."Ei-sa-o-nu-ecnaupegnon-yei-rehtoo?" (He is of no consequence, why
        bother?)

        Raditz looked to his prince once more, pointing at the namek.
        "Vegeta-ebik-eho-dron-A-dneg-sita-namek-du-hull-yltnenerak!" (Vegeta, give the
        word. I'll send this namek to hell permanently!)

        Vegeta shook his head fiercely. "A-liwe-lae-heti-ein." (I'll deal with him.)

        Piccolo stared, taking in their rapid fire language. "What are you yammering about,
        saiyans? Can't you answer a simple question?"

        "I'd rather smell like a real being than a plant any day, namek" Nappa snarled. "Don't
        come here boring us with your insults."

        "Then stop shrieking like brainless apes. If the question is too difficult I'll gladly repeat
        it."

        Vegeta abruptly put down his fork and stood. "Clearly you've forgotten the power
        you face" he flashed to super saiyan and beyond. Piccolo stood back and shielded his
        eyes, temporarily blinded by golden glow. Vegeta gave a harsh laugh.

        "Fool. I outclassed you years ago, and my power has grown since then!"

        It was true. Piccolo braced against waves of fiery ki that crashed him into a rocky
        wall. In desperation he held his arms out, attempting a blocking shield.

        "You waste your time, namek!" Nappa gloated. "Pathetic idiot. Did you truly think to
        challenge our might?"

        Piccolo strained against the passive assault. "Stuff...it...Nappa..." Vegeta's aura
        continued to expand around him.

        Raditz stood alongside the ouji, raising a fist. "Burn him, prince. We have more
        important matters to attend!"

        Vegeta folded his arms. "Observe, _Reiken._ (my subjects) I merely display my might
        and this loud mouthed namek falls back. Perhaps I should fry him, ne?" he raised a
        ki-ball as if to attack.

        Raditz and Nappa made a throat slashing gesture, snickering. "Badante." (Finish him.)
 

        "Curse you, Vegeta!" Piccolo shouted, eyes wide in shock. "Only you would attack
        someone occupied with defense!"

        "Ha" Vegeta abruptly powered down, surprising the other saiyans. "You aren't even
        worth the effort, Piccolo."

        "Perhaps I would be more to your liking" a new voice rung out. The saiyans spun in
        shock and surprise. Goku stood behind them, an angry scowl on his features.

        "Wha...aat??" Nappa stammered, moving to Vegeta's other side. "He must have
        appeared from nowhere, I didn't even sense him!"

        A weary Piccolo collapsed to his knees in relief. "Goku, you followed me?!" he
        demanded.

        Goku nodded, not taking his eyes off the others. "Hai, I walked in the jungle awhile
        and suppressed my ki. Your trail was strong, it was a simple matter to transmit in."

        "Transmit?" Radtiz stared, his eyes full of questions.

        Dark eyes rested on the burly saiyan and remained there. The air filled with tension as
        both brothers appraised each other.

        Radtiz forced a smile. "Kakarot" he inclined his head.

        Goku curled a lip. "Raditz."

        Vegeta moved between them. "So, you used instant transmission?"

        "Of course. Why were you attacking Piccolo?"

        Vegeta huffed. "There was no attack. The foolish namek came here hurling insults and
        demanding information. I decided to reward his insolence."

        Goku helped his friend up. "You okay?"

        Piccolo staggered to his feet. "Yeah. Not that I got any useful answers."

        Goku glanced around the cave, curious. "What is this setup? It looks as if you plan to
        be here awhile."

        Nappa moved forward, a slow smile spreading his lips. "This is our keep, Kakarot. It's
        full of many comforts, and if you-"

        Vegeta pinched a frown at the bald warrior. "Teiun!" (Quiet!)

        Goku stared at the saiyan general. Though he wasn't considered beautiful, Nappa was
        a fascinating mix of power and rugged good looks. Rippling muscle curved beneath
        snug spandex, a testament to years of stern conditioning. He looked different
        somehow...

        The older saiyan flashed a toothy smile. "What are you gawking at, boy. It's not like
        you haven't seen me before."

        Goku continued to look him over. "Your body...is different, more normal. You were
        nearly a giant when we fought. What happened?"

        "That's hardly important, Goku!" Piccolo shouted. "Aren't you more concerned with
        why they're here?"

        Nappa stretched, his tail uncoiling and doing lazy loops. "Supplements, boy. Too many
        hormonal enhancements to increase my natural strength and size."

        Goku blinked in surprise. "A warrior doesn't need that junk-"

        "Who the hell cares, Goku?!" Piccolo pointed at Vegeta. "He's up to something and
        you know it!"

        "You severly annoy me, namek" Vegeta retorted. "Don't test my hospitality again."

        Goku glanced over at his friend. "_I_ care. If I have to fight him again I'll need to
        know if his ability has changed."

        "Like I said, so what?? Are you insane-"

        "He has a right to ask, namek." Raditz was irritated now. "Any saiyan would!"

        "I didn't ask for your opinion, Raditz!" Goku rounded on his brother. Raditz glared at
        his younger sibling.

        "You're getting it anyway, Kakarot!"

        "The name's Goku!!"

        "Niarb-dekcari-louk!!" (Brain cracked fool!!)

        Piccolo threw his hands up. "Stupid saiyans! You're all crazy. Do what you want,
        Goku...I'm out of here!" he moved to go.

        Nappa started after him, but Vegeta indicated otherwise. "Let him go."

        Goku suddenly gave a goofy grin, scratching his head. "Well hey, everybody seems a
        little uptight here. What say we get along, hmm?"

        They all stared at him.

        "Is that all you can say?" Raditz wanted to know.

        "Yeah. Now goodbye!" Goku caught up with Piccolo.

        "What?" Nappa nearly choked in surprise.

        Goku glanced over his shoulder on the way out, suddenly serious again. "Hurt anyone
        here and you'll deal with me. Understood?!"

        Vegeta sneered. "Is that so, Kakarot?"

        "Yeah, it's so" Goku was insolent, dark eyes flashing defiance. "And I'm not sure what
        you called me Raditz, but I didn't like it!" he turned and bounded out of the cave,
        leaving three stupefied saiyans.

        Raditz found his voice moments later. "We've got our work cut out for us."

        ****

        The aliens conversed on their plan of action over dinner. Concerns and frustrations
        were vented.

        "I don't understand how you can be so calm about this, Vegeta." Raditz was still
        agitated. "My brother clearly isn't in his right mind!"

        Nappa shook his head. "Hai, he goes from one personality to the other all in one turn.
        Could a simple blow to the head have caused all this?!"

        "I told you before I believe him traumatized" Vegeta replied.

        "He disavows his heritage!" Raditz exclaimed. "This insistance that he's an earthling
        borders on lunacy...I remember that nonsense he blabbered when we first met!"

        Nappa pulled his chin. "Hn, I was unaware of this. What did the crackbrain say?"

        Raditz glowered at the memory, stabbing at his venison. "That I was mistaken, there
        was no 'Kakarot'. He also said he was from earth and sworn to protect it."

        Nappa dipped his bread in some gravy. "Vegeta, what course of action is called for
        here? The boy's instincts are still intact despite what he says."

        Vegeta nodded. "Hai, he can deny all he wants, but saiyan blood runs hot through his
        veins. His words are empty, and 'Goku' is a fraud."

        Raditz was silent a moment. "I know the inner truth here, ouji."

        Dark eyes bored into him. "You sense emotions as well? I thought only Kakarot had
        that ability."

        Sly smile. "Hardly. Our father could do the same thing."

        "You dared keep that a secret from me?!"

        Raditz cringed. "It wasn't deliberate...I didn't think it important."

        Vegeta slammed his fist on the table. "Well it is! It's not your place to decide what is
        and isn't important. Do I make myself clear?!"

        "Hai, ouji."

        Vegeta calmed a little. "Now what did you sense?"

        "He is truly disordered, although he believes himself happy. His past is a blank, and his
        true self is masked under alien exposure and relationships."

        "Some of that was unavoidable."

        "True, but his injury and the loss of his tail...have made a huge difference."

        Nappa nodded. "It would explain a lot. Vegeta, remember the saiyans on our
        homeworld that had their tails injured or destroyed from battle?"

        Vegeta grimaced at the thought. "Hn, they were not the same...their personalites
        were fractured, muted..."

        "Much like Kakarot's."

        "But there's a significant difference" Raditz interrupted. "His inner self is still there and
        intact. He only calls upon it for strength when he's fighting."

        Nappa thought that over. "Maybe he can still be recovered, then. I've seen flashes,
        when his eyes change...does he do that all the time, Vegeta?"

        The prince was grim. "Hai, ever since we first met. He teeters between Goku and
        Kakarot, from denial to acceptance."

        "When did he lose his tail?"

        "In childhood" Raditz answered. "Shortly after he arrived here."

        "Ah" Nappa smiled in understanding. "Then the first order of buisness is clear...we
        have to find a way of regenerating it."