Servant: ::walks in and bows:: My lord, the Martian king has made contact. He is waiting to speak with you via monitor
Vegeta: Excellent. Any word on the deal I'm supposed to be making him?
Vegeta: Any word on what he wants?
Servant: he gave me no details, sire. He merely insisted on speaking with you
Vegeta: Fine.
Vegeta: ::flips the switch on::
Kasei: Hello, Vegeta
Vegeta: That's King Vegeta to you
Kasei: ::bows his head slightly:: forgive me
Vegeta: What's this "deal" you're trying to make me?
Kasei: you want control of the planet Saturn, do you not?
Vegeta: I think I've made that quite clear
Kasei: very well, I am willing to negotiate
Vegeta: Good
Kasei: when shall I come to Vegeta-sei?
Vegeta: Hm...tomorrow. At the latest
Vegeta: Or I'm taking the planet by force
Vegeta: And don't think I won't do it
Kasei: ::smiles slightly:: No, my lord, I have no doubt in my mind that you would
Vegeta: Good. You're a smart man, Kasei, I'll give you that
Vegeta: But you know what happens if we can't find a deal, do you not?
Kasei: I have an inkling, yes
Vegeta: Good. I'll see you tomorrow
Kasei: I hope you can find something tradable, king
Kasei: ::blacks off the monitor::
Vegeta: ::laughs:: He doesn't know what he's getting himself into
Buruma: I suppose, given Kasei-san's love for formality, we'll be throwing a ball tomorrow night?
Vegeta: Of course
Buruma: ::sighs and wanders off to inform the servants::
*the next day before the ball*
Videl: ::looks down at her dress:: Ugh...I feel
so.....feminine
Vegeta: Good. You're supposed to feel that way. Now go guard the door
Servant: ::to Vegeta:: my lord, what about Nijuuni-gou?
Vegeta: What about her?
Servant: won't she be attending the ball?
Vegeta: ::goes wide eyed:: The cyborg!
Vegeta: How the hell did I forget?!
Vegeta: Go get her, quickly!
Servant: ::runs out and gets Ni, running back in a
moment later, dragging a very confused Ni behind her::
Videl: Sire, do I really have to wear this?
Vegeta: Of course you do. Do as I say and guard the door.
Videl: ::sighs and does as she's told::
Vegeta: ::grins as he see Ni and turns to the
servant:: Good. Now go serve refreshments or something
Servant: Uh... my lord, shouldn't we... um... get her a dress?
Vegeta: Oh yeah.....
Vegeta: Go fnd her something
Vegeta: Quickly
Servant: ::drags Ni out again::
Vegeta: ::taps foot impatiently::
Servant: *several moments later* ::drags Ni back in, having bathed her, dressed her, and done her hair all very well, panting::
Vegeta: ::blinks:: I'm impressed
Vegeta: ::grabs Ni by the wrist:: Come with me
Ni: ::squeaks in confusion::
Vegeta: ::as he's walking:: Now, this is a ball dedicated to the Martian king. Im trying to make a deal with him for one of the planets he controls
Vegeta: ::sits her in one of the chairs next to trunks:: And I will introduce you to him. Sit here for now
Ni: ::blinks::
Trunks: ::laughs:: I'll explain it to you later. My father tends to talk fast
Trunks: Just sit and have fun. It's a party
Ni: ::lights up:: a party??
Trunks: Yeah
Trunks: A party for the king of Mars. My dad wants one of the planets he controls
Trunks: So we'll wait until everyone gets here, and we'll go find Gohan and Goten, ok?
Ni: ::nods and looks around curiously and glances down, blushing slightly at the low cut of her dress::
Trunks: Don't worry, you look nice.
Ni: ::smiles::
*at the door*
Videl: ::sighs and leans against the wall as she sees the Sons approaching::
Goten: ::double takes as he spots her::
Videl: ::thinks:: great...just what we need...
Goten: WOAH. The... general... is... in a
dress!!!!!!!1
Gohan: ::stares:: Wow........
Videl: ::raises an eyebrow:: What?
Kakarot: ::bows and walks past her, chichi on his arm::
Gohan: ::blinks::
Gohan: Woah...
Goten: ::smirks evilly, knowing she's hating it::
Videl: ::folds her arms and sweatdrops:: What are you two staring at? Never seen a woman in a dress before?
Goten: never seen a general in a dress, that's all
Videl: Don't get used to it
Gohan: ::thinks:: Could the dress be cut any lower?!
Videl: ::glares at him:: Don't get any ideas, you.
Goten: ::smirks again and drags Gohan away::
Gohan: ::gulps:: Uh....
Videl: *::sweatdrops again::
Gohan: ::grins as he's being dragged away:: Wow.....
Goten: ::shakes his head:: and they call me the family perv...
Gohan: ::grunts::
Gohan: Oh...........shut up
Goten: ::stops suddenly::
Gohan: ::stands up and brushes himself off: What?
Goten: is that... Ni??
Gohan: ::looks over:: Uh, yeah I think so
Ni: ::glances around nervously and spots them:: !! ::waves cheerfully::
Gohan: ::waves back:: Hey Ni!
Ni: ::smiles and moves to get up but stops and motions for them to come over::
Gohan: ::blinks and walks over::
Ni: ::squirms in her seat::
Gohan: ::calls:: come on, Goten!
Goten: ::follows::
Gohan: ::smiles and stops in front of her:: You look
really nice tonight, Ni
Goten: yeah, you... look... really nice
Ni: ::blushes:: that's what Trunks said.
Gohan: ^_^
Gohan: Trunks' got good taste, that's why
Gohan: He knows a good looking girl when he sees her
Trunks: Huh?
Ni: ::blushes again:: The king said not to move... I keep forgetting
Trunks: Heheh. He didn't mean it litterally. He meant "dont' leave the party"
Ni: ... oh.
Ni: ::relaxes::
Gohan: ^_^
Gohan: ::looks back as the doors of the building open and the guests get quiet::
Trunks: ::looks back:: He's here, father
Vegeta: Good.
Kasei: ::walks in with a few soldiers of his own and bows before Vegeta::
Videl: ::walks in behind them::
Vegeta: Good evening, Kasei.
Vegeta: Come, enjoy yourself.
Kasei: ::smiles and walks over to him his head lowered slightly out of respect::
Vegeta: ::smirks:: Have you decided our trade yet?
Kasei: you've yet to make an offer, my lord.
Vegeta: Whatever you want, as long as I approve
Kasei: very well, then. Allow me some thought while we enjoy such a fine gathering
Vegeta: Very well
Vegeta: Enjoy yourself
*a bit later*
*trunks, gohan, goten, and ni are talking*
Kasei: ::sees Ni::
Kasei: Vegeta-san, who is that?
Vegeta: That is my ultimate weapon. She is a cyborg my scientist created for me.
Kasei: so that is the one that brought Plant to his knees?
Vegeta: ::nods and takes a sip of wine::
Kasei: ::narrows his eyes as he studies her:: was it planned for her to look like that?
Vegeta: I told him to surprise me
Kasei: and were you surprised?
Vegeta: Of course
Kasei: so am I
Vegeta: ::grins::
Kasei: would you be willing to part with her?
Vegeta: Of course not
Kasei: not even for Saturn?
Vegeta: ::shakes head:: She's as valuable to me as my general is ::point to videl as she walks over to when the four are::
Vegeta: And I'm afraid you'd try to use her against me
Vegeta: I don't trust that you'd keep the peace between our planets
Kasei: that's ridiculous. From what I hear, even you have trouble controlling her. Everyone knows that when it comes to... disipline... you're the stronger one of us. And I'd settle for sharing. ::smirks::
Vegeta: Excuse me?
Kasei: I never said you wouldn't get her back, you know.
Vegeta: And wht do you plan on using her for?
Kasei: ::grins:: Unlike you, Vegeta, I don't have a wife
Vegeta: So you're telling me you want to use her to give you an heir?
Kasei: ::laughs quietly:: I'm still young, my lord. No, I merely wish to use her for my own desire
Vegeta: Hmm
Vegeta: How long will you be taking her?
Kasei: ::strokes his chin in thought:: how long would you be willing to part with her?
Vegeta: Not long, Kasei.
Kasei: how long?
Vegeta: That's all I'm saying. Not long. Not long at all
Vegeta: She is vital to me for my future takeovers.
Kasei: is that all she's vital for?
Vegeta: This is like asking me how long I'm willing to part with my general or my son
Vegeta: Mostly, yes
Kasei: mostly?
Vegeta: I'm also experimenting to see if she can have children, and if so, will they be as strong?
Vegeta: And I can use them as well
Kasei: and how are you testing this?
Vegeta: I have yet to find a soldier to test it on
Kasei: then perhaps you can look upon this treaty as killing two birds with one stone. You can gain control of Saturn and test your theory with a quite willing and strong man ::grins::
Vegeta: I am willing to gain control of Saturn, but I'm not willing to test it on you
Kasei: may I ask why?
Vegeta: Becuase I do not trust you not to use it against me
Vegeta: I'd like it to give me the advantage
Kasei: ::glances over at the group surrounding Ni:: there are a few young men over there, your own son included, who seem rather friendly with her
Vegeta: Of course. I wish to treat her no differently
Kasei: your son has grown since I last saw him. And I see that I am not the only one who has noticed ::gestures to the various women staring at Trunks:: when do you plan to marry him off?
Vegeta: Soon.
Vegeta: Once I find a woman worthy
Vegeta: I was, actually, think about him and my highest ranking general together.
Vegeta: Both of them refuse, though
Kasei: what will you do, then?
Vegeta: About what?
Kasei: about the two of them? Will you force them?
Vegeta: I've been trying. I'm hoping to convince the both of them
Vegeta: If not, then yes
Vegeta: most likely
Kasei: ::shrugs:: I've never found that forced marriages produce strong heirs. I've seen it happen among other monarchs
Vegeta: Hmm
Kasei: besides, your marriage wasn't forced. I assume it is as strong as rumor says?
Vegeta: Of course.
Vegeta: Would you expect otherwise?
Kasei: how coudl I expect less from you? your own wife is loyal to you. But if you force your general -- who I hear is rather headstrong -- to marry your son, she might not obey him as easily as your wife obeys you.
Vegeta: I suppose you are right, but let's leave that decision up to me
Kasei: ::nods::
Kasei: ::smiles:: I wonder what her creator had on his mind when he designed her...
Vegeta: I don't know. Along the lines of "I'd better do a good job this time or my king will have my head"
Vegeta: He failed. 21 times
Kasei: and yet you let him live?
Vegeta: I was feel rather generous
Kasei: your son seems to be rather friendly with her, you know
Kasei: your son seems to be rather friendly with her, you know
Vegeta: Why do you keep bringing that up?
Kasei: bringing what up?
Vegeta: My son and the cyborg
Kasei: merely making observations. After all, if I'm to have her to myself for a period of time, I should know who should be banished from her thoughts, shouldn't I?
Vegeta: Excuse me?
Vegeta: She's not some kind of sex toy, Kasei. That's my cyborg you're talking about
Kasei: ::smirks:: I'm aware of that
Vegeta: If you're going to treat her like that, then I'm not making the trade
Vegeta: I'll take your planet by force
Vegeta: Both of them!
Kasei: then tell me, by all means, how should I treat her?
Vegeta: Treat her like you'd treat any other woman. You can't expect her to like you if you treat her like that
Kasei: ::smiles:: I had no idea that her feelings had anything to do with this, but of course, she'll be respected, if that is your wish
Vegeta: Fine
Vegeta: She does have a memory, you do know
Kasei: why do you say that?
Vegeta: And if I find out you did anything "bad" to her, I swear, Kasei
Kasei: bad? You seem to think I'm some sort of a fiend. ::smiles:: and you, my lord, sound like a father
Vegeta: ::grunts::
Vegeta: I don't want my weapon turned against me, do you hear?
Kasei: I have no desire to make you angry with me.
Vegeta: Good.
Vegeta: Let's keep it that way
Kasei: so do we have a deal?
Vegeta: ::sighs:: Deal.
Vegeta: But so help me, if I find on scratch mark on her...
Kasei: may I ask a question?
Vegeta: Go ahead
Kasei: I've already assured you that I won't harm her, and even if I did, she apparently has healing abilities that match the power of your own whip. So why are you so overly concerned about her well-being?
Vegeta: I have my reasons
Kasei: I suppose that means you won't be sharing them?
Vegeta: ?
Vegeta: Of course not
Kasei: how long, then?
Vegeta: You have no longer than a month
Kasei: ::nods::
Vegeta: Go enjoy yourself, Kasei
Kasei: shouldn't you introduce us? After all, it might be a bit rude for me to just grab her and leave
Vegeta: Of course...what was I thinking?
Vegeta: ::walks over to the five of them::
Kasei: ::follows::
Vegeta: Boy, Nijuuni-gou; this is the martian king, Kasei
Kasei: ::bows his head slightly::
Vegeta: He will be taking Nijuuni-gou for a month to his planet in exchange for Saturn
Ni: ::frowns in confusion::
Trunks: What?
Trunks: Father, why?
Vegeta: Allow him to explain himself
Kasei: your father wants control of Saturn, and I've agreed to give it over peacefully in return for a month of this young woman's company
Trunks: What kind of company?
Vegeta: Boy, stop being rude!
Kasei: ::smiles::
Ni: ::looks really confused::
Trunks: Father, you can't be serious, can you?
Vegeta: Of course I can!
Vegeta: Maybe you should spend some time with Nijuuni-gou, Kasei?
Vegeta: Get to know her
Kasei: of course. ::holds his arm out to Ni::
Ni: ::looks really really confused::
Vegeta: Go on, Ni
Kasei: ::smiles and takes her hand, leading her off somewhere::
Ni: ::looks over her shoulder and makes a really confused face::
Trunks: ::folds arms:: Father, how could you?
Vegeta: Keep quiet, boy
Vegeta: I know what I'm doing
Goten: ::gives Gohan a look::
Gohan: ::sighs::
Vegeta: Bah. I'll leave you alone. I've got no business with you anyway
Vegeta: ::walks away::
Goten: uh... what the hell was that?
Videl: I have no idea
Gohan: ::shrugs:: All I caught was something about Ni leaving for a month so Vegeta could get control of Saturn
Goten: Trunks?
Trunks: I can't believe he's doing that
Goten: and what exactly is he doing?
Goten: and what exactly is he doing?
Trunks: IHe's using Ni like she's some sort of thing he can use to trade for planets
Trunks: Even considering my dad's attitude, that's not like him
Goten: wait... you mean he's giving Ni to that guy...?
Trunks: Yeah.
Goten: for... you know?
Trunks: I hope not
Goten: that's not reassuring, Trunks
Trunks: I know
Goten: ::turns to Gohan:: you think maybe Dad knows more about this guy?
Gohan: Maybe. I don't know
Gohan: Why don't you go ask him?
Goten: ::runs off to find their dad::
Kakarot: ::spots Goten:: Hey! Over here!
Goten: Dad, can you come talk to me and Trunks and Gohan? We have a... a problem
Kakarot: Uh...sure, I guess
Kakarot: ::follows Goten::
Goten: what was that guy's name, Trunks?
Trunks: King Kasei
Trunks: He's the leader of Mars
Goten: you know anything about him, Dad?
Kakarot: ::scratches head:: Doesn't ring a bell, Goten.
Goten: that's great. Trunks's dad just traded Ni for Saturn. She's going with this Kasei guy for a month, and we don't know what for
Kakarot: Yikes.
Kakarot: That's...er...bad
Videl: ::mutters:: No...really?
Goten: ::glares at Videl::
Videl: ::looks at him:: What?
Goten: if you're so smart, why don't you tell use about this guy?
Videl: I didn't say anything! All I know is that he's the leader of Mars.
Goten: well, do you know anything about him?
Videl: Need I repeat myself?
Goten: ::sighs:: Poor kid doesn't even know what's going on
Goten: did you see the look on her face?
Gohan: Yeah. Poor kid
Goten: Trunks, what do we do?
Videl: ::sighs:: I'm going to find out what's going on from the king.
Trunks: Nothing.
Trunks: We can't do anything
Goten: you know what that guy wants, don't you?
Trunks: ::sighs:: We're just going to have to hope that we're not right...
Trunks: I'd hate to see Ni after something like that
Trunks: Hold on.
Trunks:
Trunks: ::looks around the room and sees Ni and Kasei::
Trunks: ::walks over::
Ni: ::looks up and sighs in relief as she sees him::
Trunks: ::perks up as he hears a slow song starting:: Perfect
Trunks: Hey, hate to steal her away, but would you mind if I took her for the dance?
Kasei: ::quirks a brow slightly:: Of course.
Ni: ::steps towards Trunks, mouthing "Thank you" once she's past Kasei::
Trunks: ::holds out a hand""
Trunks: *::
Ni: ::takes his hand and follows him::
*back where Gohan, Goten, and Goku are standing*
Gohan: No way, Goten! I'm way to nervous!
Goten: ::rolls his eyes:: Just do it, you idiot
Gohan: I can't ask her....she'll say no!
Goten: is she dancing with anyone else? No. So go ask her
Gohan: ..........but I'm too nervous! What if she says no? What if I step on her feet? What if the same thing happens that happened after the push-ups
?!
Goten: ::looks at his father:: He's your son!
Kakarot: Sorry, Goten. I gotta go find your mother. I'll leave this up to you.
Kakarot: ::whispers in gohan's ear:: Just do it. One little dance won't hurt
Goten: ::sighs::
Gohan: But...but...but...
Gohan: ::hangs head and sighs::
Gohan: Wish me luck...
Goten: about goddamn time
Gohan: ::walks a couple of steps, whines, then walks back:: I can't!
Gohan: I'm too scared!
Goten: god, you're just the way you were when you hit age 13!
Goten: ::walks over to Videl::
Gohan: ::grabs him:: NO!
Goten: you do it, or I will
Gohan: ::grumbles:: I'll do
Gohan: it
Gohan: I wanna
Gohan: ::gulps, sighs, and walks over to Videl::
Gohan: Uh...can I ask you a question?
Videl: Uh...sure
Gohan: ::holds out his hand:: Will you....dance with me?
Videl: ::looks at him ad grins:: You really want to?
Gohan: ::nods slightly and blushes::
Videl: ::takes his hand::
Gohan: ::smiles::
Kakarot: ::puts his hand on Goten's shoulder:: Why don't you go find someone?
Goten: ::sighs in relief:: Are you kidding? I've spent so much time working on him asking her to dance, I haven't had time to look!
Kakarot: ::laughs::
Kakarot: ::spies trunks and ni:: Looks like Trunks saved Ni just in time
Goten: ::looks over and nods:: Good.
Kakarot: Have you had your eye on anybody lately, Goten?
Goten: ::shrugs:: Why, want me out of the house already, Dad? ::grins::
Kakarot: No, it's just, usually around your age, you're interested in stuff like that
Kakarot: Come on. You gotta be interested in someone
Kakarot: ::points to the princess:: What about her?
Goten: ::stares at Kakarot:: are you nuts? You do know who that is, right?
Kakarot: Yeah.
Kakarot: So?
Kakarot: If Gohan has a chance with the general, surely you have a chance with her
Goten: There's a pretty big difference between the general and the princess, you know
Kakarot: I've been watching you. Even during drill you've had your eye on her
Kakarot: Don't lie to me, Goten
Goten: who's lying? I'm just saying you're nuts. It's one thing for a soldier like you to marry a human. It's another thing for tne Saiyajin princess to even look at a half-breed like me
Kakarot: But admit it, you do like her
Goten: yeah, she's really really beautiful, but she's Trunks's sister, which kinda makes her off limits to begin with. And then there's the whole problem of her father hating our entire family...
Kakarot: I'm sure there's a way.
Goten: yeah, if I suddenly became a pure-blooded noble, maybe
*back to trunks and ni*
Trunks: You know, you dance really well for someone who's never done it before
Ni: ::blushes:: thanks for getting me away from that guy
Trunks: Anytime.
Ni: he was a little.... creepy
Trunks: If he does anything to you duringthe month you are gone, you just tell me and I'll make sure my dad does something about it
Ni: ::frowns:: do I really have to go?
Trunks: Yeah. But don't worry, my dad sounds like he has an idea
Trunks: So just relax. I heard him stick up for you
Trunks: So yeah, he does have a heart under all that armor
Ni: but why do I have to go?
Trunks: It's all about the takeovers
Trunks: My father wants power
Trunks: That's why you were created
Ni: so why doesn't he go?
Trunks: Because that wasn't the deal...
Ni: ::pouts:: I don't think I like this deal very much
Trunks: Neither do I
Trunks: ::hugs her:: Don't worry about it, though. Just have fun for the rest of the night and don't let it cross your mind.
Ni: ::sighs::
*back to gohan and videl*
Gohan: ::sighs as the song starts to end::
Videl: ::looks up at him:: I'm surprised you had the guts to ask me.
Gohan: Well, it kinda took a little convincing. Heh, but I'm glad you said yes
Videl: ::shrugs:: it was the least I could do
Gohan: ::bends down to kiss her::
Videl: ::closes her eyes, but then pulls away:: I have to talk to the king...
Videl: ::walks away::
Gohan: ::stamps foot::
Gohan: ::looks up:: WHY?!
Goten: ::walks over:: that went well
Gohan: ::glares at him::
Gohan: I WAS SO CLOSE!!!
Goten: exactly. she let you get close
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