Crossroads

Chapter 37

Goku's family couldn't stay for long, but he knew their farewell for now would be a short one, so they said their goodbyes cheerfully. All of the Saiyans on Earth were looking forward to going back home for the coronation, and the time to leave was coming quickly.

For now, Vegeta settled at Capsule Corp. with his family, while Goku remained at home with Chi Chi, that is, any time the two of them weren't running off together to be alone for a little while. Everyone wondered why they were still doing that, and how long it would last until the living arrangements changed, but no one questioned it.

There was too much to do and to plan for during this time to worry about settling something so insignificant, at least, not since they both have homes of their own to return to at the end of the day. That's how Goku and Vegeta felt, anyways, and it seemed to be understood, especially now that everything else between them and their women has finally been addressed.

It was almost strange, though, and definitely impressive, the communication that went on between the two of them, mostly unspoken. Something about the silent tilt of Goku's chin or the subtle flick of Vegeta's eyes would signify an entire conversation going on between the two of them, and to the rest of the Saiyans who were watching them closely, they figured they had it all worked out. Whatever their secrets were, they weren't telling.

When the time came to head to Planet Vegeta, Goku and Vegeta didn't want to risk Bulma and Chi Chi's safety, so Vegeta made sure to hire extra security around both of their homes while all the Saiyans were gone, and they kept the news of their departure as hushed as they possibly could. Each of them would leave in groups in the middle of the night, hoping not to be noticed, until, at last, when it could wait no longer, Goku and Vegeta took off with Felia and the last remaining Saiyans.

The preparation for the wives' safety wasn't necessary, though. Princess Bulma's name was only brought up with comments of positivity and prosperity. She was in no danger, and the world was doing better than even before the androids had made their strike. Likewise, Chi Chi and Goku had always maintained a low enough profile that she remained out of the sights or interests of curious news reporters, anyways.

Bulma wound up inviting Chi Chi and her family to stay with her in the duration of the other's absence, and they spent much time in talk over everything, especially including all the changes that were going to come upon the return of their men. They felt comfortable and safe in each other's company, and they were looking forward to the future, instead of dreading it, for the first time in a long while.

Back on Planet Vegeta, what the King had initially thought was going to take nearly two years was almost reconciled completely, and the people, no longer nervous to say so, were even more thrilled with the Coronation of Prince Tarble than they had been with Prince Vegeta, and they were eagerly awaiting that day to come.

When Goku, Vegeta, and the rest of the Saiyans arrived on Planet Vegeta, there were two weeks to spare in planning for the party and the castle was in an uproar. The people with them parted ways quickly, running off to their homes, or heading to see their friends and loved ones, but Vegeta headed straight for the castle.

Goku followed, unsure of what to do with himself, since he didn't live there anymore, and he hadn't been there since it was newly renovated, but Vegeta had thought ahead, taking care of his worries without a word spoken about it between them. He'd already ordered for several sets of clothing for him, and he assured him he going to be sleeping with him in his new/old chambers, of course. Food is really the only other pressing concern Goku had, and well, Vegeta is still Prince- he got whatever he wanted- and so long as Goku was with him, he did, too.

The first thing they did when they got there was shower and change. Then they went out to eat and explore a little bit, before finally coming back to the castle to settle in for the night, deciding to take it easy. The next day when they went out, the Prince kept Goku by his side everywhere he went, and they travelled alone, forgoing all of his other bodyguards who would normally be accompanying him. Their clear willingness to be seen together, along with Goku's new attire, which was stately to say the least, stopped most people from approaching either of them with any questions, and it was made quite clear that the rumors surrounding them were true. Most of the Saiyans watched them both from afar with reverence and didn't dare to speak to them. Any who did, merely paid their respects and wished them well on Earth.