Chains

Chains
Chapter 5: Tragedy

Author: Selenity Jade
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I really don't own DBZ. Okay?

Buruma sighed tiredly as she opened the door to the large sitting room. She blinked as she saw Vejiita there, but decided to ignore him. She padded lightly passed him and into her bedroom, looking forward to a nice long bath. Unfortunately, she had to go to dinner in Kakarotto and Chichi's quarters. She sighed again.

She had been working all morning in the Science wing with Radditzu's father, Bardock. She had to admit, she liked him. He wasn't as open or friendly as his sons, but he was a lot more personable than the irritating Saiyajin in the other room.

She shook her head mentally and settled for a quick shower. She was in and out, and dressed, within record time. She glanced herself over in the mirror, satisfied at her appearance. She was dressed in a nice comfortable dress and she still looked sexy in it. She smirked at herself before walking out her bedroom, pausing as she caught sight of the Saiyajin no Ouji still working on some papers on one of the couches. She smiled as she caught sight of Kakarotto waiting for her on the other.

"Kakarotto," she greeted warmly walking over to him.

He smiled at her, glancing nervously over to his Prince. "Heya, Buruma. You look nice-"

Vejiita snorted.

Buruma glared at the Saiyajin but, otherwise, ignored him. "Thanks. Ready?"

Kakarotto nodded. "Yes. My brother is sure to be there already."

"Radditzu is joining us? Good," she said with a grin. "I need to thank him for last night."

The large Saiyajin's eyebrow rose. "Last night?"

Vejiita growled from behind them.

Buruma swung around and leveled a glare at the grumpy Prince. "Would you stop being an ass and just come out and say what's fucking bothering you?" she demanded.

He snorted but didn't even glance up from his mountain of papers.

She rolled her eyes and turned back to the larger man. "Well, since Vejiita's being an ass, we better go. Wouldn't want to interrupt his fucking work," she snapped. She grabbed Kakarotto by the arm and started pulling him out the door. "Bye, grumpy!" she called happily.

He growled. "Kakarotto."

"Yes, Sire," the taller Saiyajin asked nervously. Buruma glared.

"Escort her back after the dinner."

"Yes, Sire."

Buruma rolled her eyes. "I'm not a child."

"You might as well be," he replied, still not looking up. "Even the weakest Saiyajin could kill you with no effort. Kakarotto is the strongest Saiyajin on this ship, excluding myself. I will ensure your safety despite what you wish."

She glared. "You are one rude, arrogant bastard," she hissed.

He then lifted his eyes to her, a smirk playing on his lips. "Thanks."

"GAH! That's not a fucking compliment, idiot!"

"I was aware of that."

"You're impossible," she snapped, yanking on Kakarotto. "Come on, Kakarotto. I would rather die than spend another minute with that... *man*!"

He chuckled as he went back to his work. "Like I really enjoy your company."

She screamed in frustration and jumped at him.

He glanced up and caught her swiftly before she connected with his neck, which is what she was aiming for. He chuckled and pulled her so that their noses almost touched. "Onna, be careful."

She just glared at him.

"You look hideous when you do that."

She kicked out at him angrily, cursing as pain shot up her leg from where she connected with his shin. "Damn it!"

"Hurt?" he asked.

"Not really, damn you."

"Good. Kakarotto, you have your orders. Get her out of here, even if you have to carry her."

"Yes, Sire," he said softly and picked Buruma up gently, carrying her out of the room. He set her down after the door closed and started to laugh.

Buruma blinked. "What the hell is so funny?"

"Oh, Kami. You two just scream out 'sexual tension,'" he giggled.

She humphed. "We do not."

He smiled and pulled her down the hall. "Oh, yes you do. I'm willing to bet three days."

Her brow furrowed. "Three days until what?"

"You two mate, of course."

"Oh, EW!! That's just not right!!"

Kakarotto just laughed and Buruma glowered the entire way to his quarters.

~~~

Buruma smiled at Chichi. "Thanks, Chichi, that was one of the best meals I've had in a long time."

The pregnant woman nodded. "Any time-" She gasped suddenly and clutched her stomach.

Buruma frowned. "You okay?"

She shook her head. "I don't know..."

"Do you want me to go get help?"

"Get Kakarotto, please... The baby..."

She nodded quickly. "Where are the training rooms?" she asked hurriedly.

"Other end of the ship." She gasped again and fell to her knees, tears falling down her face. "No time." She glanced towards the doorway. "Go over there," she said, her voice thick with pain. "Press the medical button. It's the one in the upper left, bright red."

Buruma nodded worriedly and quickly ran and did as she was told. She returned to Chichi's side moments later, kneeling beside her. "I did that. Do you want anything else?"

"Kakarotto," she sobbed softly. "I want my mate..."

Sighing, Buruma suddenly remembered what Vejiita had told her last night. 'Vejiita!' she screamed out in her mind.

::Onna?! Are you hurt? Where are you?:: he demanded gruffly, and Buruma could have sworn she felt some concern for her mixed in with his mind voice.

::Not me, Vejiita. Chichi's gone into labor and Radditzu and Kakarotto went to the training rooms. I don't know where they are and she wants Kakarotto.::

::I could care less about the worthless female,:: he snapped back.

She snarled into his mind. ::Then I'll wander the ship alone searching for them!::

::Fine! I'll find the third-class fool. Don't leave,:: he ordered and then he was gone from her mind.

She sighed and returned to Chichi's side. "Vejiita is going to get him."

Chichi smiled gratefully. "You would be the only one to make him do something like that," she breathed before screaming out in pain.

Buruma gasped as she noticed the growing red puddle beneath her new friend. "Oh, no. When are they supposed to be here?" Buruma asked worriedly.

She shook her head. "Should be here by now. Please, medical is just down the hall. Go there and get help. Something's wrong..."

"I don't want to leave you..."

"Go, please!"

Buruma nodded quickly and fled the room running down the hall and into the medical bay. She glanced around wildly, taking in the chaotic room, and quickly picking out what looked like a doctor. "You!" she snapped.

The large Saiyajin turned and blinked at her. He looked her over and noticed the blood on her clothing. "You're standing. We're busy, come back later."

Buruma growled angrily and stalked over to him. "It's not for me, idiot! Chichi's gone into labor. Blood everywhere! You've got to come."

The man frowned. "I'd love to, but we're swamped. An accident in the training rooms took out nearly six Saiyajin. We're fighting to keep them alive as it is! I don't have anyone to spare!"

"Training rooms? Were two Saiyajin by the names of Radditzu and Kakarotto brought in?"

He shrugged and moved over to a patient. "I don't know. They're all unconscious."

Buruma growled and quickly moved through the medical lab worriedly, praying she wouldn't find her best friend and his brother laying there. She gasped as she caught sight of Kakarotto. She ran over to his bedside, paling at the blood around him. "Kakarotto!"

He didn't stir.

Buruma bit back tears and glanced around frantically for the other form she knew would be there. She sobbed out as she caught sight of her best friend, a doctor moving to cover him with a sheet. She ran over to him, collapsing to her knees beside the bed. "Radditzu..." She glanced up at the doctor. "Is he okay?" she asked fearfully.

The large Saiyajin doctor shook his head slightly. "He's dead."

She choked back a scream. 'Chichi needs help. Cry later.' She glanced up. "Please, my friend needs help. She just went into labor, bleeding everywhere. Please."

The doctor turned concerned eyes to her. "Of course. Where is she?"

"This way," Buruma said, quickly leaving the room, the doctor hot on her heals. She entered Chichi's room in a rush, running frantically to the collapsed woman's side. The doctor pushed her out of the way and knelt down, feeling for a pulse.

"She's alive. I'll move her to the medical bay," he said gruffly, picking her up and leaving the room. Buruma stayed there on her knees, tears flowing freely.

Soft footsteps stopped right behind her.

"Onna."

"Radditzu," she sobbed. "Chichi and Kakarotto. And Radditzu..."

"I know."

"Oh, gods," she whispered through her tears. "Radditzu..."