Chapter 01
In a far away land, long ago lived a grumpy king and his fair queen. Many years had they longed for a child and finally their wish had been granted. Unfortunately queen Bulma died just after his childbirth leaving a beautiful son and a brokenhearted king….
After the funeral, King Vegeta called his only heir Aurora. Yes, he named him after the dawn for he was now the only one able to fill his life with sunshine.
After his widower’s period and despite his remaining sorrowful, King Vegeta proclaimed a great holiday so that all of high or low estate might pay homage to the infant prince. Our story begins on that most joyful day.
Thus, on this great and joyous baptism day did the whole kingdom celebrate the long awaited royal birth. King Vegeta made welcome his most faithful and life long friends as trumpets blared and multicolored banners flew as far as the eye can see.
Numerous servants are occupied catering to commoner and aristocrats who came from each part of the kingdom with gifts to grace the newborn child.
Suddenly, there are more trumpets blaring and King Vegeta smiled as his great chamberlain announced: Their royal highnesses, King Goku and Prince Gohan.
Fondly had the two neighbor monarchs dreamed one day their kingdoms to unite. In the past they had even considered getting married but the announcement of Chichi’s pregnancy had put a term to their project without however lessening their feelings.
Thus, today would they grasped this opportunity and announced that Gohan, Goku’s son, and heir to Vegeta’s child, would be betrothed. But for the moment our young fiancé is giving a present to this charming but incredibly annoying kid who can’t stop pulling his long black hair.
“Ouch that’s hurt you $^*µ!ù:’##&&ù!!!!! ” muttered the young Prince unaware that he was addressing his future wife…er spouse… Who cares about syntax anyway.
King Vegeta smiled at the young boy and waved to his friend, “Kakarot, how nice of you to come! It was been too long for I remember your young prince only as the weeping baby you complained to having kept you up all night!”
King Goku laughed heartily and he embraced his one love “Yes, indeed it has been a long time. I’ve heard you’ve been rather busy with all those wars! I’m sorry about your loss but I hear you’ve acquired a son!”
“Not the daughter I had hoped for but he’s stolen my heart. Come see old pal, he’s my only ray of sunshine since Bulma died”
Vegeta gestured towards the finely sculptured ebony cradle put near his throne. There, wrapped in blue silk sheet and cashmere blankets, slept a small baby.
Goku chuckled, “No, not a daughter indeed. Though it won’t prevent us from marrying them together!”
Vegeta placed a firm but loving hand on his friend shoulder, “And to that, we drink! Pageboys, a bottle of wine and tell the conductor to play more cheerful music or he’ll be hanged at the dawn! This is a day of celebration!”
The two saiyajin kings laughed heartily and cheered. As the place was suddenly lit up by holy light the great chamberlain announced: The most honored and exalted excellencies, the three good fairy-men. Lord Roshi, Lord Krillin, and Lord Piccolo.
Lord Roshi: "Your majesty, each of us the child may bless with a single gift, no more, no less."
King Vegeta nodded and gestured towards the cradle and his sleeping son. Lord Roshi was the first to step forward and brandished his magic wand.
“Little Prince, my gift shall be the gift of ultimate seduction power which include rare beauty, sharp intelligence, and, of course, a nice voice. Trust me it’ll be handy sooner than you think…” A red light gathered at the tip of his magic wand and dispelled into the baby at his touch. Aurora cooed and smiled in his sleep.
Lord Krillin was next, lifting his magic wand, “Tiny Prince, my gift shall be the gift of supreme destruction” A green light gathered at the tip of his magic wand and dispelled into the baby at his touch.
Piccolo looked at Krillin with barely suppressed anger “Supreme destruction… Miserable plagiarizer! You have no honor, how dared you, you stole my gift!!! I swear you’re gonna pay for this…”
“You don’t scare me, besides that serves you right. Should I remind you that YOU were the one who stole my gift to Prince Gohan? Do you know how long I worked on this supreme blasting power gift? So now it’s pay back time Piccolo-chan”, then Krillin stuck his tongue out at Piccolo.
Defeated Piccolo lifted his magic wand. “Young Prince, my gift shall be …… my gift shall be…”
After fifteen minutes, an exasperated Krillin exclaimed “Let’s not spend all night on this Piccolo!”
Piccolo shrugged his shoulders: “All right but I deny responsibility for what could happen. Young Prince, my gift shall be…” But he was interrupted by powerful thunder sounds.
A blow of the wind suddenly swung open the large doors, which marked entry to the great hall, then all the castle was invaded by lightning and thunders as Malefi-Cell made his appearance through an incandescent green blaze which quickly faded.
Roshi: "Why, it’s Malefi-Cell!"
Piccolo: "What does he want here?"
Krillin: "Shhh!"
Malefi-Cell walked to King Vegeta and the infant prince and cracked his staff against the cool granite floor, the raven sitting on its perch unmoved and unfazed.
“Well, quite a glittering assemblage, King Vegeta. Royalty, nobility, the gentry, and, how quaint, even the rebel.” said Malefi-Cell while glaring at the three good fairy-men.
After these snide remarks, Piccolo angrily started to fly towards Malefi-Cell planning to avenge himself but was held back by Krillin and Roshi.
Malefi-Cell smirked at Piccolo’s failed attempts, then declared in an offended voice ” I really felt quite distressed of not receiving an invitation, your Majesty.”
Piccolo grasped this golden opportunity to settle his score with the haughty witch “It’s because you weren’t wanted!”
Malefi-Cell feigning surprise “Not wa…? Oh dear, what an awkward situation. I had hoped it was merely due to some oversight. Well, in that event, I’d best be on my way.”
King Vegeta knowing how powerful Malefi-Cell was, tried to save the situation fearing above all that Malefi-Cell avenge himself on his dearest son “And you’re not offended, your Excellency?”
“Why no, your Majesty and to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift on the child.” added Malefi-Cell with a syrupy voice.
Instinctively, the three fairy-men tried to protect the cradle.
Malefi-Cell lifted his staff, which immediately started to gleam “Listen well, all of you! The Prince shall indeed grow in grace and beauty, beloved by all who know him and charmed by his spirit but, before the sun sets on his sixteenth birthday, he shall prick his finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and die. Ha, ha, ha, ha! ”
“Nooooooo!!!” Screamed King Vegeta while taking his child in his arm. “Guards, seize that creature!"
Powerful lightning stopped the guards before they could catch Malefi-Cell “Stand back, you fools.” Then, he disappeared in a flash of green lightning still laughing.
Despaired, King Vegeta kept clutching his son against his heart in a futile effort to protect him against this evil prophecy.
“Don’t despair, your Majesty. Piccolo still has his gift to give.” Lord Roshi said trying to comfort King Vegeta.
“Then UNDO this fearful curse RIGHT NOW!!!!!” ordered King Vegeta
“It’s not that simple, sire” blurted Piccolo.
“Malefi-Cell’s powers are far too great” Roshi tried to explain
“He can help, right Piccolo?” Added Krillin, confident in Piccolo’s powers.
“But … ” said a defeated Piccolo
“Just do your best, Piccolo-chan.” Krillin encouraged.
“Don’t call me like this in public, you moron! All right, I’ll try …” Piccolo sighed, then lifted his magic wand “Sweet Prince, if through this wicked ugly hideous narrow minded and self-centered witch trick a spindle should your finger prick, a ray of hope there still may be in this, the gift I give to thee. Not in death but just in sleep the fateful prophecy you’ll keep, and from this slumber you shall wake upon true love’s kiss the spell shall break. For true love conquers all.” As he finished his phrase, a blue light gathered at the tip of his magic wand and dispelled into the baby at his touch.
King Vegeta, still fearful of his son’s life, did then and there decree that every spinning wheel in the kingdom should on that very day be burnt. So, it was done.
