| Chains Chapter 4: Nightmares |
| Author: Selenity Jade Rating: PG-13 Disclaimer: I really don't own DBZ. Okay? |
| As soon as she turned away from the door, a knock sounded at it. She frowned but walked over to answer it. She grinned at her friend who stood there looking slightly flushed. "What's wrong, Radditzu? If I didn't know better, I'd think you were embarrassed." He looked away from her. "Well, I um, accidentally ran over Chichi." "Oh?" she asked with a slight raise of her eyebrow. "Yeah, and," he coughed, "touched somewhere I shouldn't have. It wasn't on purpose!" he exclaimed. Buruma cracked up. "Radditzu, you idiot. I didn't think it was! I'd have to worry about you if you had. She's very, very pregnant and your brother is her mate. I'd kill you myself, silly." She wiped her eyes. "Besides, I'm sure Chichi knows it was an accident." "Yeah, she said it was okay, but..." He shifted uncomfortably. "Can I come in?" "Oh! How stupid of me." She shook her head. "Come on," she said opening the door for him. After she closed it behind him, he sighed. She blinked. "What's the big deal?" He flushed. "It's just... well, I've never touched a woman before and it's kind of embarrassing and all." Buruma shook her head. "Don't the Saiyajin have their virginity taken away at sixteen?" He nodded. "I was on Earth though." "I remember. Maybe you should do it now." He shook his head. "No, there aren't any females on board who are unmated." "Oh, sorry, Radditzu." "Don't be," he told her. "Why are you here?" she asked. "Not that I don't love your company. I was just curious." "I need to speak with Vejiita-sama," he told her. "I thought I'd wait for him here." "I see," she said, and then yawned suddenly. "I'm more tired than I thought." She grinned impishly. "Can I crawl into your lap and doze until Mr. Grouchy gets here?" He shook his head in amusement. "Sure, Buruma," he said sitting beside her, letting her crawl into his lap. He wrapped his arms around her and set his head on hers. "Sleep, Buruma." "I am," she replied softly, and did just that. ~~~ Vejiita entered the sitting room, scowling fiercely as he saw the human princess curled up in the larger warrior's lap again. He tossed off his armor. "Radditzu, what are you doing here?" "I wanted to tell you I will have to take time off of guard duty in about three days," he said softly. "Why?" "I'll be going into my rut and it'd be best if I stayed locked in my room." Vejiita nodded. "Fine. You can leave now. I'll wake the female after my shower." "Yes, Sire," he said, standing up slowly and setting his precious burden down gently. Not gently enough, though. She blinked sleepily as she woke and looked up at him with unfocused eyes. "Radditzu? Where are you going?" "Vejiita-sama is here," he told her softly. "Oh," she said, getting up and stretching. She glanced at the Saiyajin no Ouji, who was pulling off his boots and gloves. She absently noticed the small bruises and cuts he displayed, the small tears in his battle suit. She glanced at Radditzu. "Thanks, Radditzu. For being my friend, I mean." He grinned and kissed her head. "Anytime, Buruma. I'll see you tomorrow. Don't run your mouth. Vejiita-sama looks grumpy." She rolled his eyes. "He's always grumpy. I'll be fine." "Okay," he said, walking away from her and out the door. "Hey, Vejiita." "Onna." "Are we going to do this thing?" He scowled fiercely as he tugged off his battle suit. Buruma blushed and turned away from him. He was getting undressed in the sitting room. "After my shower." "You're hurt." He snorted. "Scratches, Onna." "If you say so," she muttered. "I say so." "How long will your shower take? I'm tired and would like to go to bed." "Ten minutes, Onna." "Okay," she said, sitting down as he entered his rooms, clad only in a tight pair of spandex like shorts. Saiyajin must not feel modest. She shrugged, and closed her eyes. "Onna!" Buruma blinked. "Huh?" "You were sleeping," he accused. "Sorry, I told you I was tired." He rolled his eyes and sat beside her. It was then she noticed he was wearing a dark blue pair of spandex shorts. And nothing else. She blushed slightly, but he didn't appear to notice. "Just close your eyes and think of nothing, understand? Please, think of nothing; I don't want to know your thoughts." She nodded and did as she was told. She then felt a soft brush on her mind. It was weird and a lot different than Radditzu's mind-touch. Radditzu wasn't as controlled. She just concentrated on the soft feeling, gasping in surprise as it forced itself into her mind, just as Radditzu had done years ago, only with more force and control. She didn't really feel anything from the mind, except control and darkness. His mind was very dark and very powerful. And as quickly as it started it stopped, leaving her gasping. "Done, Onna. Now, if you concentrate on me, I'll be able to hear your thoughts." He frowned. "Unfortunately, that also means if you happen to be extremely pissed off at me, I'll hear those too. So, control yourself." She rolled her eyes. "Then don't make me angry and we'll both be happy," she stated and started to rise. She wobbled slightly before falling back on the couch. "What the fuck?" "Side effect. You'll be dizzy for a few minutes." "Thanks for the warning," she snapped. "Shut up, Onna. Go to bed. I don't want to deal with your bitching right now." She glared at him. "Well, I'd love to but I'm dizzy!" He rolled his eyes, stood up, and picked her up in one fluid motion. She blinked as he carried her into her room and dropped her on the bed. "Sleep now," he said gruffly before disappearing out the door. She humphed and laid down, curling up in a ball. Within seconds, she was out. ~~~ Buruma sat straight up, gasping. She looked around the dark room wildly before she realized where she was. She laid back down, her chest heaving. She only had a nightmare, one that scared the hell out of her. She didn't even understand the thing. Some sort of evil being. And the thing didn't even touch her. All she felt was extreme fear of the creature. She got out of bed and padded into the sitting room, making sure to grab a robe. She settled in the dark room, wrapping her arms around her knees. She had to say that nightmare was one of the most bizarre she had ever had. Not even the flying eyeball had scared her this much and that was the worst dream she had ever had. She blinked as a sound came from the direction of Vejiita's room. She thought for a moment, quickly deciding whether or not to disturb him. She shrugged and tiptoed over to his room, opening it slowly. She blinked as she saw his near-naked body twisted around the sheet. He was sweating badly, his chest heaving, and a fierce scowl on his face. And he was moaning. "Vejiita?" she called softly. When he didn't react she walked over to him. She paused then reached out a hand, screaming as he grabbed it violently and she found herself pinned beneath him. He blinked at her rapidly before the scowl returned to his face. "Onna? What the fuck are you doing? I could have killed you for doing that!" "I was awake and heard something in here. I guess I was worried." He snorted and let her up, lying down on the other side. "I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself." "I know," she muttered. "I just had a nightmare and it must have freaked me out or something. Looks like we both had nightmares." He growled. "Onna, go back to bed." She sighed. "Do you want to talk about it?" He glared at her. "Of course not, idiot! Just leave me alone!" he roared. She flinched and moved towards the door, but turned back to him. "Do you know how I can get a hold of Radditzu?" she asked suddenly. "His room is beside yours." He blinked. "Why?" She shrugged. "I need comfort now, even if you don't." She stalked out the door. Vejiita blinked at the closed door, strangely disturbed. He shook himself. 'What the hell am I thinking?' |