CHAPTER 8:

ALL FOR LOVE

 

Vegeta opened his eyes slowly to the feel of soft, warm lips against his neck. Moaning he arched himself to give more access to the torturous lips.

 

"Mmmmmm...Geta, you smell and taste great after sex," Goku murmured thickly.

 

Vegeta flushed and gave Goku a mock jab to the side as he replied, “So do you." Raising his head, Goku flashed dark eyes unto his lover's face and said simply, "You are beautiful Vegeta." Vegeta couldn't speak. He looked at the love that shone from Goku's eyes and leaning up, he brushed his lips against Goku's and whispered "Take me, make me yours."

 

Goku seized Vegeta's lips in a crushing kiss that left no room for compromise. He ran his hands over tight muscles that clenched and unclenched in desire. He rubbed his thumbs against taut nipples, catching Vegeta's gasp between his lips. Goku rubbed himself slowly against a writhing Vegeta, arousals grinding painfully against each other. Lowering his lips, Goku licked his neck and sucked gently on his earlobe, listening to Vegeta's whimpers of delight. He moved on down to replace his thumbs with his lips on his nipples, sucking deeply and causing Vegeta to groan even louder. He felt the roots of his hair being yanked painfully, as Vegeta had a death grip on his head. "Ouch! Vegeta!"

 

"Sorry." Vegeta gasped as he released his head slowly. Smiling slightly, he continued his journey down Vegeta's stomach to his already moistened member. Goku slowly licked the precum off and then began licking slowly from base to tip, making sure that every inch was tasted. God! He tastes like warm honey. Vegeta writhed and tossed his head from side to side in wanton behavior. He cried out in ecstasy as he felt his climax approaching. Clutching feverishly to Goku's broad back, he bucked and thrust against him. "G...G...ookkuu... I...I...n...nee...need..."

 

"I know," Goku replied. Sucking his fingers, he slowly stretched Vegeta's tight muscles and grinned when he found what he was looking for. Vegeta was losing it now. He raised dazed, lust-filled eyes at his lover and whimpering, raised himself on his knees to give Goku better access. Goku slowly thrust himself into his lover's tight heat and groaned as he felt Vegeta begin thrusting in return. Moans, pants and grunts filled the air as the two lovers sort completion. Vegeta hands gave way, as Goku pounded mercilessly into him and began stroking his swollen erection in time with his thrusts, the pleasure becoming way too much for him to handle. Both boys shut their eyes tightly and arched against one another, screaming their pleasure to the world as they both came violently. With a final grunt, they both collapsed in a heap of limbs and fell asleep cuddled snugly against one another.

 

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The evening shadows danced across the dozing lovers. Stretching in lazy movements, Vegeta finally got up and stared at his still sleeping lover's face. Smiling happily, he kissed Goku softly on the lips and then shook him awake.

 

"Wake up sleepy head. It's almost dinner time."

 

Goku stretched and winced, rubbing his neck.

 

"Damn! What time is it?" He didn't receive any reply, as Vegeta seemed to be staring at something on his back. "What is it? Did I grow a tail or something?"

 

"Umm...noo," said Vegeta, his face turning a deep red.

 

"Well, what is it?" Goku asked, his patience beginning to wear out.

 

"You have scratch marks all over your back. I guess I got too carried away." Vegeta smirked.

 

Goku smirked in return and said, "Well...you would have to explain to your folks how you got that mark on your neck."

 

Vegeta eeped and stared at the obvious love bite. Darn! He grinned, unable to stop the flush of pleasure that came to his face as he thought of leaving with a memento from his love.

 

Both boys grinned in delight and then as if on cue, decided that a swim in the lake would do just fine. As Goku put it, they didn't want to go home reeking of sex.

 

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Serena listened to the sounds of the front door silently opening and closing. She glanced at the bedside clock and saw the time.11.35pm. Her son had left here in the afternoon for lunch and had come home at nearly midnight. She growled in anger. Turning to make sure her husband was still asleep, she slipped out of the bed and slipping on her robes, decided to have a little talk with her baby boy.

 

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Vegeta couldn't stop smiling. He knew he was going to get a good lecture from his mother, but right now all he could think about was Goku. He grinned, rummaging through the fridge, hoping to get a quick snack. Even after their swim, they hadn't been able to keep their hands off each other, and it seemed the more times they did it, the better it became. They had planned to meet again in a week, since Vegeta didn't want his mother to completely ground him or something. So engrossed was he in his thoughts that he didn't notice the silent footsteps or the shadow of the figure behind him, until he heard his name.

 

"Vegeta."

 

Vegeta jumped in surprise and dropped the knife he had been holding to the kitchen floor.

 

"Mom!"

 

"Did I scare you, son?" came the quiet reply still not moving from the shadows.

 

"Of course you did!" Vegeta retorted sharply, leaning down to pick up the knife, his hands shaking slightly as he felt fear creeping up his neck.

 

"Where were you all day, Vegeta?" the same quiet voice.

 

Vegeta knew that his mother was angry. She tried to hide it behind the quiet act, but he knew and could sense the boiling rage seething beneath it. He was the only one that could counterpunch that rage as he slammed the knife back onto the table in annoyance.

 

"Dammit, Mom! I told you I was going out to lunch with a friend." Lowering his voice, he concluded,” Look, I am sorry I didn't call you to tell you how late I would be. I apologize."

 

Serena saw and smelt it. She knew that they had been sleeping together again. Vegeta had that glow on his face. Her boy and that piece of filth Goku.

 

"Vegeta. You are not to see that boy again!" she said coldly. "I forbid it!"

 

Vegeta stared at his mother in shock. Never see Goku again? Impossible. "I’m sorry mom, but I can’t do that," he answered quietly, turning back to begin making his sandwich.

 

"I am your mother, Vegeta! And you will very well do as I say!"

 

"In case you haven't figured it out yet, MOTHER, I will be turning 18 in a few weeks and then I wouldn't have to listen to this 'I am your mom' crap all the time," he answered coldly.

 

With a movement that caught Vegeta totally off guard, Serena gave him a good slap across his face, knocking Vegeta down to the floor in surprise. Her face was contorted in mask of rage that he had never seen before.

 

"You ungrateful bastard!" she hissed. "After all I have done for you. You repay me by becoming a fucking fag! I won't have it, Vegeta! As long as you are in my house and under my care, you will NEVER EVER SEE THAT BOY AGAIN! DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!"

 

"What’s the entire ruckus about?" asked a sleepy Vegeta Sr. plodding down the stairs.

 

"Your son is a fag, Vegeta! I hope you are happy!" and with that retort, Serena stormed back upstairs and banged the door to her bedroom shut.

 

Vegeta picked himself off the floor, a dull rage filling his body as he turned back silently to continue his snack. Silence filled the kitchen as father and son made no attempt to break it. Sighing, Vegeta Sr. shuffled over to the fridge and got himself a glass of orange juice. He knew what was going on between Goku and Vegeta and he wasn't really sure what he was going to do about it. He only wanted his son to be happy, and if Goku was the one that did that particular job, then so be it. Serena on the other hand was a whole other kettle of fish.

 

"Goodnight, son," he said softly, laying his hands across tense shoulders. "I wouldn't worry too much about your mother right now. She is just a little under the weather."

 

Vegeta nodded and watched out of the corner of his eyes as his father walked back upstairs. He seemed to have aged overnight and Vegeta felt even angrier at what his mother was doing to him. He sat down quietly and began to munch on his food. His mind whirled around at how angry his mother had been.

 

At this rate, she is likely to kill someone. Vegeta stopped chewing, his eyes opening wide at the thought. Kami! She wouldn't! Would she? Vegeta had no doubt that his mother would do anything to protect him. Why, he could still remember her reaction to the news that he had been kicked out of the debate team because he refused to debate on some dumb topic. His mother had stormed into school and had basically threatened everyone who had even spoken to Vegeta. Needless to say, it was Vegeta's most embarrassing moment yet. And now this. He was in love and not just with anyone, but with another boy. His mom didn't take well to homosexuality. He had had to listen to her tirades over the years on how horrible it was and the evils and all what nots that awaited them. Goku wasn't evil, neither was he, so what was the big deal?

 

Oh, there is a big deal, Vegeta! His mind screamed. Goku was a popular person around this neighborhood and what would happen if suddenly he began appearing around on his arm posing himself as Goku's ‘boyfriend’? What about his reputation? What about Chi-Chi? What about his father?

 

"We are from two different worlds, Vegeta."

 

How true was that? Now that he was really thinking about it, their relationship in the real world was not going to go as smoothly as he had envisioned this afternoon. They would have to meet in secret and go about putting on a straight face in public. Vegeta shifted restlessly. Don't forget my mother. Sighing wearily, he tossed the remaining bits of his sandwich. I’ll just have to talk to Goku and warn him or something. Warn him about what? We can't see each other as much. I wouldn't want anything to happen to him. Feeling close to tears at the injustice of it all, he firmed his resolve and muttering, "I’m doing the right thing," he walked quietly up to his room.

 

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It had been two weeks now. Goku stared morosely out the class window, the low droning sound of his math professor fading out in the background. Vegeta. He had understood Vegeta's reasoning for them not being able to meet in a week, but another week had gone by and still he hadn't heard any word from him. It wasn't any easier as the finals were coming up and so schoolwork had to take precedence over everything else. He hardly had the time to himself anymore. I miss him so much! He doodled on his notepad, vaguely realizing he was writing Vegeta's name over and over again.

 

"Hey Goku," whispered Yamcha.

 

"Hmm... " not really paying attention.

 

"Piccolo says he has some study sheets for the chemistry test on Friday. You wanna come over to my place and study? Bulma and Chi-Chi said they would be coming too."

 

"Maybe. I’m kinda tied up right now."

 

"You okay, man? You look kinda pale."

 

Goku snorted. If you only knew. "Guess I am catching the flu or something. Look, I will call you guys later. I've gotta go." And with that he stood up, packed his books quickly and stepped out of the class. I have to talk to Vegeta.

 

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Vegeta tossed away the last brochure in irritation. His mother had insisted (father too) that he look through the schools he wanted to go to. He had already made up his mind that he would go to the local college that Goku attended, but MOTHER would have none of that. He snorted angrily. He had discovered his sketchpads and sketches were gone and had gone to ask his mother about it. All she had said was that she had tried to clean up his art room and had tossed away the things that looked "trashy" to her. Vegeta fumed, knowing that most of the "trashy" stuff contained pictures of Goku. That to him was unforgivable. He had nearly done the unthinkable, hitting his mother, when Vegeta Sr. had stepped in and pleaded with Vegeta to reconsider his actions.

 

Sighing wearily, he stared out the window. It was another glorious autumn afternoon, a time when most people were either at work or in school. His parents were both gone, so he enjoyed his few hours of relative peace and tranquility. Hn. Who are we kidding? Ah, Goku! I wish you were here! He still hadn't been able to tell Goku about his decision and it killed him each day not being able to. He hadn't been sleeping or eating well and his parents had been genuinely concerned about him. He clutched his stomach, as he thought of what he would do, the agony alone of not being able to see, touch, and feel his lover for the past two weeks was too much. Moaning weakly, he didn't hear the doorbell until a banging on the door followed.

 

"Damnit! Don't break the fucking door!" he yelled.

 

Padding on bare feet downstairs, he hurriedly slipped his t-shirt over tight spandex workout shorts. The banging continued. "Shit! I’m coming!"

 

Opening the door with an angry scowl on his face, he stood as if rooted to the spot, jaw dropping and eyes wide, as the object of his thoughts grinned at him. "G...G...Goku?" he finally managed shakily.

 

"Vegeta," came the husky reply.

 

Unable to do anything but gape at him, he didn't realize that Goku had begun walking into the house. He continued to stare as Goku shut the door behind him and slowly walked up to his paralyzed body. Vegeta swallowed and licked very dry lips as he took in the white long sleeved shirt that clung to his body like a glove and the loose black slacks. Dangerous. He began walking backwards in a daze, as Goku stalked him, a predatory gleam in his eyes. Schoolbooks were abandoned in the hallway as Goku led him into the living room. Vegeta finally felt the back of his knees hit the couch and he fell on it, quickly followed by a very hot Goku.

 

Hands groped and roamed over feverish bodies as their lips met in a bruising kiss. "You shouldn't be here," Vegeta gasped out, ripping away at Goku's shirt.

 

"I know," Goku replied feverishly, as he began hurriedly taking off Vegeta's shirt and shorts.

 

"My mother will be home soon," Vegeta muttered as he sank frantic hands into thick dark locks, pulling Goku away from his journey across his neck, and crushing their lips together again. Goku moaned and grabbed Vegeta's already moist erection and began stroking in feverish rhythm, eliciting gasps from Vegeta.

 

"Oh God, Vegeta. I don't care anymore," Goku replied, hungrily sucking on Vegeta's neck and dipping down to suck on taut nipples. Vegeta sucked in deep breaths as he began to lose himself in the feel of his lover's caresses.

 

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Serena smiled happily. Things were going much better than she expected. Vegeta seemed to be coming to his senses, as he and Goku had not met in the last few weeks. She smiled and waved hello to one of the jogging neighbors as she approached her driveway. Hopefully, Vegeta had finally chosen a college and had gotten that dumb notion that he was going to be attending Goku's school. Hn! As if that would ever happen. Parking the car in the driveway, she got out and opened up the back to bring out the groceries. Almost $200. What is this world coming too? Her grin got bigger as she thought of her other grocery shopping.

 

"A little present for you Goku, if you mess up with my son again." Stepping into the front door, after a few minutes of fidgeting for the right keys, she sang out happily, "Vegeta honey! I am home!"

 

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Vegeta cried out again as Goku sucked him even harder. Sweat drenched the two boys as a haze of lust and desire filled the room. The sound of his name seemed to come from a far off distance. After a few moments, he realized that Goku wasn't exactly doing much anymore. Raising lust filled eyes towards his lover, he saw, with a distant sense of panic that Goku was hurriedly putting his clothes back on.

 

"G...G...Goku?" he asked dazedly. Was it something I did or said?

 

"Sshhhhh!" Goku placed a finger across his lips. "I think your mother is home."

 

"Holy..." Vegeta flew up and began dressing up frantically as well. Thankfully, the living room wasn't that close to the front door. He watched as Goku tiptoed to the hall and watched as he ran back quietly, his face paling considerably.

 

"Damn! Vegeta, I left my books in the hallway," he whispered fervently.

 

"No time for that now! "Vegeta whispered back. Sure enough his mother was coming down the hallway at the moment.

 

"Vegeta sweetie! Mommy's here!"

 

“Shit! Hide over there!" Vegeta shoved Goku into the coat closet and began smoothing out the rumpled couch spread, hoping that no stains were there or he was so dead. He barely got to sit down as his mother peeked in and saw her son looking through another brochure.

 

"There you are honey! Look what I got for you!" she crooned, shoving him a new art set complete with new sketchpads.

 

"Gee! Thanks, Mom! Just what I needed! Wow! Is that lemon pie I smell?" Vegeta gushed as he dragged his mother away from the room.

 

Serena stopped short and looked at her son. Reeallly looked at her son. His face was flushed, his hair in disarray, his shirt ripped at the side… Another one! …and he smelt of ... OH GOD!

 

"Mom?" Vegeta asked worriedly "Are you alright?"

 

"Yes," she replied quietly. That's it! That bastard came here again and had the guts to touch him in my own house. Oh you are begging for it aren't you, Goku?  Smiling broadly, she put an arm around Vegeta's and said, "Let's go see that lemon pie, what do you say?"

 

"Sure!" Vegeta smiled back quickly and taking a quick peek, he noticed that Goku was sliding out of the closet and making his way out the side glass doors. Sighing in relief, he turned his attention back to his mother.

 

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Goku walked quickly through the almost deserted street. Whew! Close one! He smirked at the thought of Serena catching both of them making out on the couch. His face quickly returned into a frown. He had noticed the way Serena seemed to act like he was a plague or something around him. At first she had seemed nice enough and had invited him over for tea or fancy picnics, but she had suddenly withdrawn her warm attentions and instead began ignoring or simply acted as if he didn't even exist. Vegeta's mom and my dad should have been the married couple. Speaking of which, he watched as his dad's car drove up the driveway. Goku braced himself for the upcoming conversation.

 

Bardock sighed wearily. How was he going to explain to Goku that he was about to bring a new woman into the house? The girls, he knew, were going to be easily persuaded, but he knew that Goku was a whole different matter. If only I could just speak to him, without this sense of dread in me. Shrugging his broad shoulders, he stepped out of the car and came face to face with his son. It never ceased to amaze him at how alike they both looked. They could easily have been confused as brothers. And yet a stranger to me. He looked into bleak, dead eyes and found himself unable to return the gaze.

 

"Son," he mumbled uncertainly.

 

"Dad," Goku replied.

 

A few moments of agonizing silence and then with a weary sigh,

 

"We need to talk...Goku."

 

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"Why don't you invite Goku over for some dinner with us tomorrow night, Vegeta sweetie?"

 

Vegeta stared at his mother as if she had sprouted an extra head all of a sudden. She bustled about the kitchen humming and smiling putting the finishing touches to her South American cooking. Serena had decided that variety was the spice of life; hence, every night was a weird dish from some country they hadn't heard of before. The two Vegetas didn't bother trying to complain as they chucked down whatever she offered. "So long as it doesn’t kill me," Vegeta Sr. had reasoned.

 

"Well? Are you going to call him over or what?"

 

"Umm...okay." Vegeta nodded, puzzled at his mother's sudden request for Goku's presence.

 

He left the kitchen table and decided to use the phone in the den, where he could have some privacy. Dialing the number with unsteady fingers, he listened to the other line ring for almost an eternity.

 

"Hello," came the deep voice of Bardock.

 

"Hello. Could I speak to Goku, sir? This is Vegeta."

 

Vegeta was needless to say shocked when he heard Bardock yell out Goku's name. Not Kakarrot or Son, but Goku. Of course, Goku had told him all about that.

 

"What's up 'Geta?" Goku spoke, sounding pretty happy.

 

"What's the matter with you? You sound like you won the lottery or something."

 

"You wouldn't believe it Vegeta!" Goku spoke excitedly, "My Dad and I actually talked! I mean really had a real conversation! He is taking me to go see a race next Saturday, just him and me! Isn't that the coolest? Oh and by the way, I think I am about to have a step mom. So what did you call me for?"

 

Vegeta blinked as he tried to digest all the information that Goku had fired at him. He managed to blurt out congratulations and then he told Goku about the invitation to dinner.

 

"Hmm...why would she want me over for dinner? I thought she hated my guts."

 

"Maybe she wants to make up for being a bitch to you or something."

 

"Yeah ...I guess so." Doubt still latched in Goku's voice.

 

"Hey, I think we are having Japanese tomorrow night, your favorite."

 

"Hmmm...you also know what else my favorite is too.." Goku lowered his voice seductively.

 

"Shit! Don't start now!" Vegeta groaned, turning a deep shade of red.

 

Goku laughed and then said wickedly, "Don't worry babe, after dinner, you are dessert!"

 

Vegeta blushed more furiously and hung up the phone, feeling his nerves tingle with anticipation and excitement. He couldn't wait for tomorrow night!

 

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Goku worked his tie into place. Vegeta had said something about his mother being very formal about dinners, which was pretty stupid to Goku, but he didn't want to disrespect the lady, hence the constricting suit.

 

Bardock smirked at his son's discomfort. After their talk, it seemed like a huge load had been lifted off his shoulders, he grinned at the boy he had never really had a chance to know and silently contemplated the last bit of the conversation they had had. Goku had confessed to him about his feelings for Vegeta. He had been floored to say the least, and wasn't exactly sure how to go about the situation. He did have genuine concerns about Goku's squeaky, all American kid image and how the community was going to accept the fact that Goku was attracted to men. Goku had shrugged it off and had said they would work something out when they came to that bridge. Right now, however, it was time to have fun and enjoy life.

 

"Looking good, Kakarrott!" Bardock said smiling.

 

Goku did look good. The dark suit emphasized the broadness of his shoulders and the lean curves of his hips. The white shirt was complimented with the tie, giving him the air of a very sophisticated young man. Akira and Aeisha crooned and sashayed around their older brother giving him approving looks. The older men laughed and then silently exchanged happy grins.

 

"Well I have got to go now," Goku said, tucking the small present he had gotten for Serena.

 

"Have fun, son!"

 

"Thanks, I intend too."

 

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Serena watched the men talk and laugh in her living room. She especially watched her son and Goku. Although they had tried to hide it all evening, she had caught the subtle exchanges between the two boys. Hell, when Vegeta had opened the door for Goku, she had seen the obvious tension between the two.  I bet if we weren't here, they would have made out right there on the front porch.  During dinner, it was the same thing. She would watch as the two stole glances at one another and as hands would accidentally brush against each other. Damn it! They were practically making out in front of her!

 

Her hands shook slightly as she took out the small bottle from her purse. Just a little drop. That's all that's enough. That's what the man said. The bottle contained anti emotional depressants. These were believed to make one lose any particular emotion that he or she felt strongly at that time. In this case, to make one lose his or her ability to love or feel strongly emotionally to one person. It was also colorless and odorless. She stared at the cups of coffee she had made as she muttered silently to herself, "I am doing this for you son. I hope you understand. All of this is done for love. Please forgive me." And with that, she poured the drug into the cup she had specifically placed for Goku. Stirring quickly, she smoothed out her dress, put on her brightest smile and carried the tray out to the waiting men.

 

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The men were looking at a collection of Vegeta Sr.'s old music records. Surprisingly, Goku seemed to know his oldies pretty well and impressed his two companions with his knowledge. Vegeta silently drank him in. God, how can someone love a person this much? I don't know what I would ever do without you, Goku. Goku turned and smiled back warmly, as Vegeta blushed and absent-mindedly grabbed the nearest coffee cup, gulping the hot offering to hide his growing embarrassment.

 

"Aaahh...the coffee is here!" exclaimed Vegeta Sr. delightedly.

 

"Mmmhmm. Smells great too!" agreed Goku snatching the left over cup and gulping it down as well.

 

Serena came out of the bathroom to join the others, when she noticed something horribly wrong. Yes, they all had their coffee cups, but...Oh God! What have I done?! In her haste to get to the bathroom, she had meant to put each cup in front of their respective owners. Shaking her head in mounting horror, she watched as her son drank the last drops of the very cup she had drugged specifically for Goku. To her mounting dismay as well, she had added a whole lot more of the dosage than necessary, for added measure, she had thought. Clapping a hand over her mouth, she stared white faced as the men suddenly noticed the staring woman.

 

"Serena?" asked Vegeta Sr. worriedly, "What is it, sweetheart?"

 

"Is everything all right, ma'am?" Goku asked, worry also etched on his handsome face.

 

"M...M...my s...ss...sson..." Serena walked over in a daze towards a very confused looking Vegeta.

 

"Serena?"

 

"Mom? You are scaring us..." Especially me, Vegeta thought wildly.

 

Suddenly, Serena screamed and lunged for Goku's neck. Shaking it violently, she yelled out incoherently, "YOU BASTARD!! You made me kill my son!! That drink was meant for you not my son!! You should be the one dead!! I HATE YOU!! You good for nothing faggot!"

 

The three men stared at the crazed woman in horror. Goku was seriously struggling to breathe now and it took all of his will power to push her off. Serena fell hard on her behind, but quickly recovered and tried to lunge for Goku's neck again. Vegeta quickly stepped in between the two and shouted out, "ENOUGH!"

 

Serena finally seemed to come to her senses as she saw Vegeta still standing in front of her. A VERY upset Vegeta standing in front of her.

 

"Vegeta! Sweetie! You are alive!" she tried to raise her hands to touch his face, but was quickly smacked off by a still very pissed off looking Vegeta.

 

"What did you mean by Goku was supposed to die?" he asked in a quiet voice, the growing anger and fury building.

 

"I didn't mean anything," Serena replied frantically, waving her hands about and trying to laugh it off. She turned to her husband for help, but got only a stony, stoic face from him. She darted suddenly frightened eyes at the cold glares that had taken over the faces of the three men.

 

"I...I...really didn't mean anything," she stuttered in fear. She suddenly began shouting again; "I did it for you, Vegeta!! I did it because I loved you! He doesn’t deserve you! I am your mother and only I have the right to love you! You can't love him! It isn't right!"

 

Vegeta could feel the effects of the drug begin to take place, his head was beginning to feel woozy and his mouth suddenly felt too dry. I have to say it!

 

"Mother...I can't believe you would go as far as to try to destroy the one thing that made me really happy. It's a shame you can't agree with the way I feel about Goku. I love him mother and I intend to spend the rest of my life with him if he so wishes. I..."

 

Vegeta suddenly fell to the ground as the darkness washed over him.