Author: K, like I said, I'm listening to u guys. No rape scene 'cus I think if I had it, it would make some people mad at me. :grins: Plus I've been reminded this is supposed to be happy, so I'll try to switch this around into a lighter mood. :laughs: Sorry again.

The Chichi Slaughter House: No, no. :grins sheepishly: I just kinda got off track with the angst. It will be happy in the end! :sighs: I hope.

animeprincess1452: :smiles: Hope yur holiday was good too. Bleh Frieza must die! :smirks: We'll see.

Moonlight-6056: Glad u like :grins: and I'm sure Goku will save Vege in the end.

kit-kit: :chuckles: Well even if u never finish fics, you've got good ideas. :grins: Don't worry about Vege either, this is supposed to be happy I guess.

Zack, the saya-jin: :salutes: Ai ai captain. :chuckles: I'm really sorry my style started changing so abruptly, I don't usually do "happy" fics, so I was kinda going back to normal. :smiles: I didn't take it as a flame, I'm glad u said something, I need to stick with what I say I'm doing. And I didn't mind any errors, I'd have trouble if I was writing in another language too. :grins: Thanks for your review.

Galacia: :laughs: Yeah, everything works out in the end. :blinks: Which is right now, so u don't have to wait that long. I hope u like how it turns out.

suisheu: :blinks: You've been waiting for a fic like this? :shocked: I'm surprised, since it really has no rhythm to it. :nods: Yes Goku is stuck inside his body :thoughtfully: I never really thought as to how Goku was taken over. :grins: But yur idea is good. :winces: I hope u still luv me after this is done, 'cus I think it really sucks. Luv the name by the way, sounds cool.

Kakarot! Vegeta's mind whirled in turmoil. Where was he? He had to escape the burning hands of his enemy.

"Vegeta." A voice tickled his senses.

He won't hurt me this time. Kakarot won't let him.

"Come on sleepyhead." The voice chided.

The Saiyan groaned and tried to move away from the pressing force on his mind.

"Kakarot, go away." He murmured in annoyance.

A light chuckle greeted his words and dark eyes immediately shot open in surprise.

"Kakarot?" Vegeta turned sharply toward the figure.

Goku smiled brightly and waved in a warm manner. "Morning 'Geta."

What happened? Vegeta looked around hurriedly, expecting to see the Gravitation Room they had been in moments before. What the hell!?

Vegetasai.

They were in the same room that they had first met in so many years before, in fact, they were in the process of meeting as their adult counterparts stood so calmly and watched.

Vegeta watched through wide eyes as a tiny version of himself stealthily slipped around a shadowed corner which led to the Saiyan nursery. How is this possible? He thought in awe.

:I told you that we bonded this day, this is truly our past.: A warm presence in Vegeta's mind soothed.

Vegeta turned in surprise toward the larger version of the Saiyan he was about to meet. "Kakarot, how is this happening?" He murmured.

Goku smiled sadly. "There was a bad explosion." He said simply.

Vegeta frowned. "Explosion? What are you talking about?" He felt a darkness clench at his heart.

Goku placed a hand over his own heart. "I know." He said softly, referring to the slight twinge in his own chest. "That day with Frieza, I fought him Vegeta, I fought him for you."

"And you…" Vegeta's eyes widened.

Goku nodded with a sad smile. "I died."

-----Flashback-----

"Stop!" The pressure on his lips disappeared and Vegeta's eyes opened in fear.

Kakarot stood before him, his own hand clawing at his throat with malice. The fire burning in his eyes, Vegeta recognized it as his own Kakarot, not Frieza.

"Kakarot!" He cried.

Desperate eyes turned on his frozen figure. "K-kill me." His fingers tightened their hold on his neck, cutting off his plea.

Vegeta stiffened and he pressed himself into the wall he had only moments before had been desperately trying to escape. "What?" He whispered.

Goku's eyes flashed teal as he pleaded with the one man he knew could end his pain. The only one who could kill him had to be the one who loved him the most.

"I can't hold him back Vegeta, please!" His body began trembling as power surrounded him unwillingly. "If you love me at all you will do this for me!" He roared with his eyes clenched shut.

"He will never kill you." His voice turned icy immediately.

Goku shook his head, trying to regain control of his body. "I won't let you hurt him." He protested.

His face twisted into an evil smirk. "I'd be more worried about myself." The voice was a hiss of darkness.

Vegeta covered his ears desperately. It hurt so much to see Kakarot like this, in pain.

:Then end it for me.:

Vegeta's eyes locked onto similar obsidian orbs in confusion. A small smiled greeted his questioning expression.

:If you love me Vegeta, please.: Goku pleaded with him. :I don't want this body to harm you in any way.:

But it's because of my love that I cannot. Vegeta's eyes filled with regretful tears.

Goku's eyes grew cold in a heartbeat. :Then I have no choice.: The whisper of his thought was the last Vegeta felt.

Aloud his voice was as cold as his expression. "Well it seems your little Goku couldn't match my own power." There was a sneer. "His body is mine."

Vegeta bowed his head, his stomach was roiling with pain as his heart clenched desperately. Why did it fall onto his shoulders?

:I love you.: He felt a comforting weight fill his heart with warmth and he smiled despite himself.

"Thank you Kakarot." He whispered.

Frieza frowned. "What do you keep mumbling about, don't you understand it's over?" He laughed.

Vegeta nodded his head. "It is the end. For you." His eyes narrowed.

He screamed his fury as his energy filled the room. He could almost picture Kakarot smiling at him and nodding.

"Die you bastard!" He screamed before everything went black.

-----End Flashback-----

Vegeta's hand rose to his head at the memory. "It really happened." He whispered.

Goku nodded beside him. "Over a month ago actually." He informed. "I've been with you Vegeta, guarding you, because my spirit still lives within your heart."

"A month?" Vegeta asked incredulously.

A smile shone in Goku's eyes. "Well that's how long it took you to gather the dragonballs."

Vegeta's mouth opened in question and Goku gently placed a finger on his lips to silence him.

"You collected the dragonballs to wish me back, knowing that you wouldn't be able to." He said sadly. "I had run out of lives this time."

"But, you're here." Vegeta protested around the silencing digit.

"Well, you got very angry with Shenron after he told you no." Goku smirked.

-----Flashback-----

"Your wish can not be granted." The booming voice roared.

Vegeta trembled in rage. "You bastard." He hissed. "Why not?!"

The dragon remained silent. "What is your wish?" He rumbled.

The lone Saiyan fell to his knees in defeat, it wasn't possible, he wouldn't accept it. It had taken him so long to collect the damn balls, and for what, nothing? No.

After everything, he wasn't going to accept this injustice. He had given up his family, turned his back on them for the chance to bring back his missing soul.

"And now this fucking creature is going to tell me no?!" He snarled.

"What is your wish?"

"I want Kakarot back!" He screamed to the dark sky.

Tears streamed down his pale cheeks as his eyes became dull with numbness.

"I wish this had never happened." He whispered before he fell into unconsciousness.

"Your wish shall be granted." The voice followed him into the darkness.

-----End Flashback-----

Vegeta blinked as he was brought back to the present. He turned in time to see their smaller forms interacting with each other.

"So you're not anything special." Chibi Vegeta commented. "Just a stupid baby that makes too much noise."

Kakarot cocked his head. "Gaba?" He gurgled.

The miniature Vegeta looked as though he wanted to smile. He patted the soft hair on the baby's head and the tiny Saiyan purred in happiness.

"I have to leave you Kakarot." The small Vegeta glanced around quickly before hugging the tiny body to his chest for a brief embrace.

"I really missed you when you left me." Goku said sadly as he watched the young prince disappear into the shadows. His smaller self seemed to mirror his emotions as he reached out with a chubby hand.

"Kakarot." Vegeta murmured.

Goku moved forward and enveloped Vegeta into his arms. He buried his nose in the dark locks and inhaled deeply, reveling in the comforting scent. "I love you."

Vegeta nodded slightly and hugged back tightly. "Kakarot, why are we here?" He returned to the immediate problem.

Goku smiled. "Your wish Vegeta."

"But the dragon wouldn't grant it." Vegeta frowned into the firm chest he was pressed against.

"He did, that is why you are here." Goku smiled sadly. "You wished that this had never happened."

Vegeta stiffened. "So I'm here, in the past?" His whisper was confused.

Goku's eyes burned with passion. "Vegeta, this is your chance to change your future, I followed you to make sure you made the correct decision." His eyes closed briefly. "This is your chance to stop whatever there was between us."

He looked toward the now sleeping baby with a pained expression.

"You know what you have to do Vegeta." He moved away from the Saiyan.

"What?!" Vegeta snapped, eyes blazing. "You expect me to kill your past self?"

"It's necessary." Goku replied firmly.

"I just got you back Kakarot, I'm not about to let you go again." He growled forcefully.

Dark eyes narrowed. "Then you are damning yourself." Goku spat.

Vegeta shrugged. "So be it." He replied curtly.

Goku growled angrily. "Vegeta! Why must you argue with me, it's what I want." His eyes darted toward the silent form. "I'll do it myself then."

Vegeta jolted out of his thoughts and stared at his fellow Saiyan in shock. "No."

It was too late though as Goku lifted the squalling child from its warmth. His tight grip on the sensitive tail wrenched small screams from the smaller version of himself.

Vegeta glanced around worriedly. "Kakarot, someone is going to come." He warned, hoping this would deter further action against the past.

Goku winced in pain as sharp jolts of fire raced up his spine. He was feeling the effects of his own punishment.

"It doesn't matter Vegeta, let me be done with this and then you can return."

Vegeta finally had had enough. "Goku stop, I demand it!" He commanded.

Goku blinked owlishly in surprise at hearing his earth name and dropped the child in its bed. The pain immediately stopped in his own body and the baby glared up at him with reproach, his tail curling protectively against his body.

Vegeta nodded. "Now we shall deal with this in the way I see fit." He crossed his arms in their familiar haughty position across his torso.

Goku smiled slightly and bowed his head. "Yes my Prince."

Vegeta stalked forward and looked down at the curious Saiyan child. "Hello there." He cooed gently.

If Goku was surprised at all by Vegeta's strange behavior he remained silent as he watched his soul mate carefully lift the baby.

Vegeta smirked. "I'm going to have a surprise waiting in my room in the morning." He chuckled lightly.

He led them out of the nursery, surprisingly all other occupants had remained sleeping despite their loud words and no guards had come, which made Vegeta question the security of his home.

They were silent as they made their way toward the Prince's corridors with the gurgling Kakarot. The baby seemed happy to have escaped the room they had been in.

"Now Kakarot, I'm going to leave you here in my room." He told the older version of the Saiyan.

Goku nodded his consent. "How do you think this will change the future?" He wondered.

Vegeta shook his head. "I'm not sure, it just feels right." He smiled slightly.

Goku smiled in return as they left the child. His arm linked with Vegeta's as they walked the silent halls.

"I love you Vegeta." He whispered to the shadows.

And, as if those had been the magic words, Vegeta fell to the ground, unconscious once more.

Vegeta screamed as he shot up, breath ragged in his chest as wild eyes darted around his surroundings. There was soft moan of protest beside him and he turned sharply.

"Mm, go back to sleep my King." A deep voice murmured.

"Kakarot?" Vegeta breathed. King?

A sleepy orb cracked open slightly to the rising light of the sun, the Saiyan released a calming purr and stretched beside the smaller being.

"Yes Vegeta?" He smiled.

"W-where are we? And why did you call me your King?"

Kakarot frowned as he looked toward his soul mate, he placed a worried hand upon his clammy brow. "Are you feeling well this morning? Maybe you should see the healers later if you're getting headaches again." He suggested.

"Where are we?" Vegeta asked again, the tickling at the back of his mind was growing into an itch as he felt the familiarity of this room.

"Vegetasai." Kakarot's frown remained in place. "The planet you rule."

"Rule?" He breathed in surprise.

Realization seemed to blossom across Kakarot's features. "This is another relapse isn't it?" He murmured, warm and comforting arms reached out and pulled Vegeta close to the rumbling chest. "I know you're not over your father's death, but Vegeta, this is killing you if you keep thinking about it."

Vegeta laughed inwardly. The death of his father? That bastard betrayed me, why would I shed tears for him?

:Because you were close to him.: A reproachful voice filled his mind.

Vegeta winced, he had forgotten Kakarot could hear his thoughts and feel his emotions. He tried to change the subject before any more errors could be made on his part.

"So this is home?" He asked, appreciatively looking around the spacious room.

Kakarot nodded absently. "It has been since our mating ceremony." He replied.

Vegeta's eyes lit up merrily. "We're mates?" He asked excitedly.

Kakarot pouted cutely. "You don't remember our joining ceremony?" He asked forlornly.

Vegeta lay back down beside the well-muscled chest of his mate. His heart swelled up in joy, they were truly mates.

"I want to hear it from you again." He replied sweetly.

Kakarot smiled brightly when he felt the burst of love from his side of the bond and nodded happily as he cuddled against his King.

"It was beautiful." He purred. "The entire kingdom was there and the food was amazing!"

Vegeta chuckled and slowly began running his fingers through dark locks as he listened.

"The words you said were so beautiful Vegeta." Kakarot breathed as he remembered their day together.

A smile crept onto the listener's face. "What did I say?" He murmured softly.

"No time will ever hold us apart. You are my past, present and future for all eternity. As long as our bond stays strong and even after, I shall stay by your side." He quoted.

"Hn, sounds too sappy to be me." Vegeta smirked.

Kakarot's mouth dropped open. "Vegeta!" He cried in protest to the tease. "I thought it was romantic!"

"Hn, yes, too romantic." Vegeta replied.

Kakarot became sulky as his tail slowly twisted in the air, relaying his true feelings of contentment. Vegeta remained relaxed as his eyes shone brightly. This was his new future, against all odds he had changed his life for the better. He knew there were pieces missing from this new puzzle he would have to reveal, but he would do so gladly as long as Kakarot was beside him.

A though struck him and he frowned. "What about Goku?" He asked, turning toward his mate. Had he truly forgotten about their past?

"Goku?" Kakarot frowned. "Who's that?"

Vegeta smiled secretly. "No one." He replied smoothly.

Kakarot pouted and he sat up. "Vegeta, tell me!" He whined playfully.

"It's no one Kakarot, don't worry." Vegeta assured.

"Are you cheating on me with another Saiyan?" Kakarot demanded with his hands on his hips, he sniffed. "Though Goku is a strange name, I don't understand why you would want someone with a name like that." His tail twitched in agitation.

Vegeta merely chuckled at the worry on the Saiyan's youthful face. "I love you Kakarot."

He rolled over with his back facing his mate and smiled. This was a future he would live out happily.

"Vegeta, I'm serious!"

Author: The end, blah. :frowns: It was a happy ending ne? Weird, but still nice. :winces: Though when I was re-reading it, there was some angst I guess. I don't know what else to do with this so I decided to end it. But I made the pair happy! That's the main thing. So leave your review and tell me how much u liked/hated my fic. Thanks, ja ne.

-Red