Quest
Sequel to Maintaining
By Pixelgoddess
Summary: Maintaining sequel. Frieza has caused some incredible issues for
the Saiyans to overcome, but they are trying. What will it take for them to finally become
mates? Yaoi, Yuri. Goku x Vegeta, Chichi x Rezu (OC)
Disclaimer: If I owned it, dont you think there would have been more decent
girls to write about?
Warnings: *snickers* Whaddya got? Sex. Rape and its aftermath. Violence. Death. Bad
words. Gay marriage. Krillin-bashing. Dyke Chichi. Straight Gohan. Confused Dende.
Smart-ass Piccolo. I think that covers it for now.
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Chapter 42 Attack
Goku smiled to himself, practically purring as he fed Chichi and the baby ki. The last of
the guests had gone home it was just the three of them. Vegeta had decided to
escort Goten and Trunks to Bulmas. They had questions about how things might change
now that their fathers were mated. His prince wanted to reassure them there wouldnt
be any big adjustments for them to make.
Chichi was leaning back against Rezu, the two women gently massaging her growing belly. He
wasnt sure why everyone felt the need to rub the curved skin, but Chichi didnt
seem to mind almost demanding it sometimes.
You should have said something earlier, Goku, she gently berated him.
Once Chichi had realized his eyes were different there was no more putting off telling
everyone they had finally mated. Vegeta had been bursting with pride and
accidentally let a beaming smile escape when his prince had told their family and
guests. Their tattoos had gotten lots of admiration although Vegeta hadnt been happy
when Chichi had touched Gokus.
He smiled, slightly embarrassed. We were going to announce our mating right away,
Chi, honest. But then you told Vegeta about the baby, and
well, I didnt want
to take the attention away from you.
Rezu laughed, Hes got you there, babe. If he and Vegeta had just come right
out and told everyone, you would have been pissed.
Chichi stuck out her tongue. Fine youre right. But you could have told
me when I called yesterday. After all, I helped you get together.
Sorry Chi. Next time I get mated, I will call you while it is happening, he
grinned.
Chichi growled playfully and shoved him off his chair with her foot. Smart aleck. At
least you told me first.
Good thing, too. Otherwise she might have started crying, Rezu said.
Hey! What is this? Pick on the pregnant woman day? Can I help it if I am filled with
baby hormones? Chichi laughed, poking Rezu in the ribs with her elbow.
Goku picked himself up, laughing. Shes your problem now, Rez. Good luck
youre going to need it.
Chichi tried to scowl at him, but she was in such a good mood she failed miserably.
Im letting you get away with that today, Goku. Especially since you must not
have told Vegeta you thought I was having a girl. If you had, I doubt he would have
reacted like that.
Goku smiled to himself, remembering. We were kind of
preoccupied, Chi.
Im glad Vegeta is happy about the baby, Chichi said. You know I
hesitated even suggesting he be the father for a long time. I didnt want to upset
you or make things uncomfortable.
Goku shrugged. I admit I was a little jealous at first, but then I saw how much
Vegeta liked the idea. Dairis were really important to Saiyans, Chi so your asking him was
a huge compliment. It was considered an honor to be a dairi; they were highly
respected. He smiled broadly, Once I realized we could have lots more kids
this way it didnt matter who the father was. Any cubs children would
be ours.
Told you, Rezu said, rubbing her belly. Im glad you and Vegeta
showed up, Goku. The kids might keep her charged up, but the baby moves around so much
shes miserable sometimes.
Sorry Chi, Goku said. Well try to come by more often from now
on.
Its okay, hon. Babies move. The only time it is really a problem is when they
forget and get too close while still powered up. Now that is painful. I swear she is
trying to kick her way out.
Goku frowned. Ill talk to the boys, Chi. They should know better than getting
to close to people while Super there is no telling how they will react to their
ki.
She shrugged. Its only happened a few times I wouldnt worry too
much.
They sat in contentment he couldnt keep himself from purring in happiness,
Chichi humming along with him.
Vegeta seemed to enjoy teaching today, Rezu said.
Goku smiled at the memory. It was just one more sign of how much his mate had changed and
relaxed. Pete had asked him to critique a kata he was developing for a tournament, which
Vegeta had agreed to with a minimum of grumbling and almost no prodding from him. Once he
had an eager audience, Vegeta had let himself be cajoled into demonstrating some fighting
techniques. It had continued to the point where Vegeta had them lined up, practicing what
he had shown them.
He grinned. Yeah, hes great, isnt he?
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Vegeta rolled through the sky, smiling broadly. He didnt care if anyone saw him. He
was happy truly happy for one of the first times in his life.
If someone had told him even two years ago he would ever feel this way he would have
laughed bitterly and dismissed them out of hand. He never would have believed it possible.
He had a mate, he had family; hell, he even had friends. It was amazing how much his life
had changed since Kakorr had returned.
Hed never be the out-going person his mate was, but he was finding it easier to be
more relaxed around others. He had never been able to show his son how much he cared
before. He blamed much of that on the brainwashing, but because he had been exposed to so
little affection growing up he honestly didnt feel comfortable at it. Now that he
did, due to the memory of Roubas caring and Kakorrs influence, it was a joy
seeing his son open up to him. And he would soon have a daughter one that gave
every sign of being just as powerful as her brothers; even in the womb, he could already
sense her ki with little effort. He was looking forward to training with his family.
Even having real friends he could count on was such a new thing for him. The very idea
someone would voluntarily inconvenience themselves, giving up their time for him, without
any thought of reward or repayment was unheard of for him. Piccolo had taken it upon
himself to protect them from any potential problems when he and Kakorr were mating. He
didnt even have to ask the Namek had done it on his own.
He was half-way through another roll when he felt Piccolos ki nearby. Vegeta
wasnt comfortable with whatever was going on with him and Nail. It had obviously
gone further than either one had intended, leaving his friend frustrated and confused.
He had met Nail recently; it was disconcerting to realize this person he was speaking to
was usually inhabiting Piccolos mind. He seemed decent enough, and Vegeta probably
could get along with him but he didnt want his friend to get hurt because of
this.
He frowned when he felt Piccolos ki change. The Namek frequented this area, leaving
background traces of energy, but this rose above that level. He increased speed to his
friends location, trying to interpret what he was sensing, wishing he had
Kakorrs skill.
It was probably a huge waste of time. Knowing Nail, he had suggested some new sex game.
Vegeta cursed when he felt Piccolos ki start to rise. Now he knew how the Namek felt
monitoring them was he arriving to help with a problem or catch them screwing? His
doubts vanished at the taste of an unfamiliar energy, driving him to power up to the first
level, allowing him to put on a burst of speed.
Even as he got closer, he found it difficult to pinpoint the location of the other energy
almost as if the source was trying not to be noticed. Just before he arrived, there
was a powerful explosion of ki, making Piccolos seem weak by comparison. Then it was
gone.
Vegeta landed and checked again to be sure. He couldnt sense that unknown energy
anymore. And Piccolo
he couldnt locate him. He never developed Kakorrs
level of ability to read ki; the Namek had been here often enough to leave traces of ki in
the area making him difficult to pin down.
Piccolo! he shouted, trying to hide his concern. Where in the hell was he?
A few feet ahead, he found evidence of ki burns. His tail lashed in anxiety. There had
been a fight here. He scanned the scorched area, trying to interpret what had happened,
letting out an involuntary moan when he found the body.
He was too late. The attack had been so powerful there was almost nothing left of the
Namek.
Piccolo
no
This wasnt possible. It wasnt fair. His ki
began to rise as anger and grief filled him. Who could have done this? Who would dare? His
chest ached and he could barely repress screaming in anguish. His friend was dead.
Piccolo. Was. Dead.
NO! He roared his rage, ki rising; Piccolo had been taken from him.
Vegeta.
He glanced around. Had he heard that or imagined it?
Vegeta. Help me.
Piccolo! He had never been so relieved to see anyone, not even caring how it
was impossible for him to be alive when the evidence otherwise was plain to see. The Namek
stumbled out of the forest, pale and weak. Vegeta rushed over to help his friend stand.
I thought I thought you were dead. He started feeding Piccolo ki,
strengthening his friends flagging energy.
Piccolo glanced over at the body before looking away, swallowing hard.
Nail
What happened?
Im not sure. Kami and I were arguing
I let myself get
distracted
Piccolo barely had enough strength to speak, his voice nearly a
whisper. When Nail
I must have passed out.
Vegeta helped his shaken friend sit before he collapsed. He knew he should feel bad that
Nail was dead, but his relief at finding Piccolo alive was overwhelming. Im
sorry, he said gently. No wonder Piccolo was in such bad shape he had
essentially lost half of himself.
I dont even know who did it.
They were masked, somehow. If I hadnt been headed this way already I might not
have sensed the strange ki at all, Vegeta said apologetically, it appeared and
disappeared so quickly. It had only taken an instant to hurt his friend like this.
The Namek seemed to collapse, We had
talked
Nail asked for some time
alone, he said, pain obvious in his slowly spoken words, Kami didnt
approve I left him alone to argue with the old man. I was too far away
didnt notice in time. It happened too fast.
He didnt tell you who it was?
Piccolo looked at him with hollow black eyes before shaking his head. We dont
have telepathy when were split.
Vegeta put his hand on the Nameks arm, squeezing reassuringly. If there is a
way to bring him back, we will Piccolo. Well find whoever did this and destroy
them.
Piccolo sighed, I feel
lost
like Im missing a huge part of me,
Vegeta.
He hated seeing his friend so distressed, but he didnt know what to do. All he could
think of was killing whoever had done this. I cant feel that energy at all
right now. It just seemed to vanish, Vegeta frowned.
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Goku? Whats wrong? Chichi asked with concern. They were bringing in the
last of the items from the picnic and he had been increasingly distracted the last few
minutes. He suddenly froze in place, making a loud inhalation.
She knew his ki was starting to rise because she suddenly felt a stabbing pain, making her
double over. She could only imagine how her little girl would react to ki after she was
born, because she seemed to be thrashing about now. He was already golden before she could
suck in enough air to speak.
Goku
she whimpered, Stop.
He instantly dropped out of Super Saiyan at her plea.
Chi? Are you okay? Rezus in the house. Do you want me to get her? he
asked worriedly, gentle hands on her shoulders.
No, she said, rubbing the area where Tama had kicked so hard. Ill
be fine in a minute. She looked at him in concern it wasnt like Goku to
forget himself like that. What happened?
Sorry. That was Vegeta
, he hesitated. Somethings wrong, Chi.
Piccolo... He got that faraway look on his face and she was sure he was talking to
Vegeta. But who? he whispered.
Chi
Piccolo- Goku broke off and stared over her shoulder, wide-eyed.
Breathing easier, she turned around to see what had surprised him.
Krillin? Goku asked uncertainly. Chichi felt bad for him Krillin had
hurt his feelings badly even though he tried hard to hide it. Whats wrong? Can
I do something to help?
Krillin shook his head, frowning, Its too late to help and its all your
fault.
Look Krillin, she said, trying to keep her temper for Gokus sake,
Hes tried to apologize to you more times than I can count. If you are going to
be rude you can just leave.
Youre the reason this is happening. Do you realize that? You. This could have
been taken care of years ago, Krillin continued as if she hadnt said a word.
I never should have listened to you. Now it is too late. Too late to run. Too late
to hide. Too late to stop it. Its time for this all to end. The threats have to be
eliminated.
What are you talking about? she demanded.
Im not talking to you, cunt, he snapped. This is your fault,
too.
Chichi scowled. She hated that word.
Krillin
you shouldnt talk like that. It isnt nice, Goku said
sadly.
Chichi smirked and started walking towards the monk. Dont worry, Goku. I can
stand up for myself. She had had enough of his shit. If he couldnt be civil
she was going to make him leave, crazy or not.
As she got closer, she realized something was wrong. Krillin was smiling, not even moving
to defend himself. She felt, rather than saw, the crackle of ki and Tama suddenly kicked
hard, making her gasp for breath. No one but a powered-up Saiyan had made the baby react
like that.
Gotchya, Krillin laughed, raising a hand towards her.
Chichi! Goku exclaimed. Krillin! Stop it, he pleaded, It
isnt funny. Youre hurting the baby!
All threats must be eliminated, he said, a ball of ki filling his hand.
This was insane; Krillin was actually attacking her in front of Goku. Hed have to be
crazy to think it would succeed. Chichi crossed her arms, suddenly concerned, using a
block Vegeta had taught her. She wasnt helpless, but Krillins behavior was
scaring her. Tama was moving unceasingly and she wondered if the baby was somehow trying
to get away.
Theres no escape. Everyone dies, Krillin snarled, throwing the sphere at
her, You arent strong enough or fast enough to stop us.
Instantly Goku was standing in front of her as the first wave of ki swept over them, arms
curled around her protectively, his broad body a shield from the attack. Tama immediately
relaxed and she realized with alarm he hadnt powered up in order to avoid hurting
her.
Its Krillin, he whispered, barely heard over the crackle of ki.
Vegeta, hes here.
So predictable, Krillin laughed. Mister Hero. IT away now and the blast
continues on to the house. Not that I mind killing the Rezu bitch as well. Whats one
more?
Chichi felt the main impact, both of them being moved several feet, and made a little moan
of fear. Krillin was threatening everyone she loved and she was helpless to do a thing
about it. She had never known Krillin to be strong enough to affect Goku before. The blast
struck his back, arcing around them and crackling with energy.
Goku
she cried, head against his chest, Use your power. IT. Do
something!
Cant, he gasped in pain, Baby. Rezu.
Tama renewed her frantic movement and she could barely breathe as the electric energy
burned the air around them.
Its your fault, Goku, Krillin shouted over the roar of energy, You
could have finished this years ago. Now I have to.
The ki surrounding them flared brighter. Goku screamed and she saw his face twist in
agony.
Vegeta, he whimpered even as he started to collapse, his weight threatening to
crush her. He was nearly on his knees, Krillins attack intensifying, when he
suddenly shoved her to one side, making her stumble and fall.
You should have let me kill him!
Goku fell to his knees and Krillin roared in triumph as the bolt he had been aiming at his
back burst through the other side, continuing on its unrelenting path, blowing up the
house behind them.
Chichi screamed in horror at the death and destruction his attack caused as Goku collapsed
with a moan of pain.
TBC