Unexpected Happiness (Vegeta x Goku)

Chapter 33

"Where in Tarro's name did he go? Kakarot knows this part of the palace so he can't be lost." Raditz grumbled to himself. The beta wasn't anywhere near the garden. That wasn't like his little brother, not when Vegeta had asked him to stay put. It was kind of sickening how much his brother loved the prince, but he was glad Kakarot found someone who loved him for more than his ability to carry children.

Turning a corner to the opposite courtyard the alpha paused seeing a discarded pile of rahi flowers. The same golden yellow color Kakarot liked for the house because he liked the smell. Kakarot and Vegeta had been in the garden where those were planted. Panic clawed at Raditz when his little brother was nowhere in sight. Sniffing he found his brother's scent and followed it. If they lost Kakarot again....he didn't want to think about what that might do.

Kakarot's scent ended up leading him to an older wing of the palace mostly used for storage and servant quarters for those who chose to live here. Entering a room he came to a dead end.

"Kakarot, where are you, little brother?"

Soft whimpers reached his ears then and he followed them fearing the worst. Kakarot had wedged himself behind a large piece of furniture and was curled into a small ball cradling his head. The alpha felt his heart sink. His brother was having a relapse, something Paragus warned them might happen if something triggered him. Kakarot had been doing so well, so what happened?

"Kakarot?" Cautiously he sat close to his little brother, not sure if he was dealing with Toa or Kakarot. Tear filled eyes looked up at Raditz.

"...Radi?" The alpha's heart clenched. His brother hadn't used that name for him in a few months, not since he started his therapy with Paragus.

"I'm here, Kakarot, its ok."

"He's here." Kakarot whimpered as he shook his head. "Radi, he's.....he'll send me back!" He curled tighter as he clenched his eyes shut. Grabbing the heavy piece of furniture, Raditz pulled it out enough he could get behind it to his little brother. Kakarot whimpered and shifted closer to the corner as his protection was pulled away but Raditz made soft shushing sounds and swept his tail to try helping his brother calm down. They didn't need him having an episode where his power went out of control if it could be avoided.

"No one will send you anywhere, little brother, I promise. You're safe here. Vegeta and Father won't let anyone send you anywhere. Yasi and his majesty either. I swear nothing will happen as long as we're here for you." His brother shook his head.

"But he's here..." Kakarot said shaking.

"Kaka, Frieza isn't here. He can't get to you here; you're safe. You can't go back to that planet. It'll be alright so try to calm down for me, little brother." The beta shook his head again.

"He did before. Radi, I don't want to go back. It was a secret, but he knows. Radi, please. He'll make me go back again. Have to do my duty...'" Suddenly Raditz had the feeling his brother was talking about someone else.

"Kakarot, what are you talking about? What secret?"