The Dark Duke- Thirty-TwoDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. But if I did own DBZ...I would have made a legitimate Saiyan female character. Who was a fighter. In DBZ, not later, like in DBGT, but someone to go toe to toe with the boys.Warnings: Cussing and adult language (too many late night cable movies to blame for that...)A/N: If I would have known how much a nod would affect all of you I would have had Vegeta nodding at everything since the very beginning! Ha ha. You guys, all of my readers and reviewers, blew me away with your amazing responses to the last chapter. I love you all, s
The Dark Duke- Thirty-OneDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. But if I did own DBZ...Bulma would have gotten some fabulous hair even in her older age. I wasn't a big fan of the super short cut. Yes. Warnings: Cussing and adult language (well that sounds severe).A/N: There is only one person to blame for my absence from this fic--George RR Martin. Finally read all of ASOIAF and it's amazing. But it stole me away from you guys for too long, so feel free to send some hate mail his way (though I imagine if anyone actually does this he will be mightily confused by it). Anywhoo--this chapter
The Dark Duke- Thirty Part IDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. But if I did own DBZ...Vegeta would have beat Goku in a fight. Just once. Goku was the hero, I understand this (and I do love him!) but I wanted Vegeta to best him just once. Warnings: Cussing and (wait for it...) lemon. A/N: Okay, so it's not before New Years (I did not mean to lie: Sickness! Holidays! Vacations!) but I hope everyone had an awesome holiday season and a fantastic New Years! Thank you for everyone who reviews (whether it be the first time or the fiftieth), and thank you to anyone who has stayed with me as my pos
The Dark Duke- Twenty-NineDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. But if I did own DBZ I would make sure that Bulma would not have become such a secondary character the more the series went on. I know she could not fight, but that does not make her any less badass!!Warnings: Cussing and some fighting...though does that need a warning? Well it's getting one!A/N: Okay, thank you to everyone who put up a song idea for this fic--there are some good ones on there, and I recommend my readers listen to them as well. Personally, I love that this story inspires you guys to pick music, as that is one o
The Dark Duke- Twenty-EightDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. But if I did own DBZ, there would have been so much more romance. And love triangles. And declarations of love in rainy settings, as the music swells...Yeah, it's probs best I don't own it.Warnings: Cussing (always. You should know that)A/N: So the last chapter--it has the most reviews I have every gotten on any single chapter. You have no idea how humbled and grateful that makes me for all of my readers and reviewers, old and new. If I haven't said it enough, I love you all, every single one of you. The fact that a simple chap
The Dark Duke- Twenty-SevenDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. But if I did...there would have been less powering up episodes. Seriously, now as an adult, I find it so hard to sit through a three-episode stint where someone is powering up for the ultimate attack...Which usually failed. Warnings: CussingA/N: I would seriously like to thank everyone who keeps reviewing this story, and to let you know that IÕm still alive and here! Just getting settled into a new life, and youÕd be surprised how fast time flies when youÕre settling into a new job, making new friends, trying to
The Dark Duke- Twenty-SixDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. But if I did...Sex. There would have been sex. Warnings: CussingA/N: Thank you to all of you who keep pushing me and prodding me for updates! Trust me when I say that it gives me the motivation I need to keep writing when I'm too tired to even see straight. Thank you to everyone who reviews; you know how much I love you especially my chronic reviewers. The fact that you've stuck around this long means the world to me. A special thank you to Lily for your extremely well thought out and awesome review. Seriously, you've said some
The Dark Duke- Twenty-FiveDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. But if I did...Trust me when I say there would be whole saga's dedicated to Bulma and Vegeta's relationship. Warnings: Cussing! (Phew, back to normal) A/N: So I've made it to my new county/place and am settling in--so yeah! That should mean more regular updates...but you know how that goes. Anywhoo--thank you to all of my awesome readers/reviewers for being so damn awesome all the time. You guys are really understanding and I love that. Also, this chapter is for all of you who were asking where Vegeta was last chapter... Lilp
The Dark Duke- Twenty-FourDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. But if I did...Oh man. Seriously guys--that would be awesome. Warnings: None this chapter. Weird. A/N: So I can't believe it's almost been a month between postings. Yikes! Time flies and all that good and fun stuff--but never fear. This story has not been forgotten about. First off, I wanted to thank everyone for their extremely kind and awesome reviews for the last chapter. I was so afraid I was going to post it, then lose all of you guys completely when I had Vegeta reject Bulma--but no. You guys understood that it made sense
The Dark Duke- Twenty-Three Part IIDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.Warnings: The most cussing I've ever had in a chapter. Don't know if I should be proud of that...but I am!A/N: Lilpumpkingirl, once again you are a star...or, in honor of the upcoming American holiday, baby you're a firework! Thank you for everything!Now for anyone who hates emotional things, I suggest you skip ahead to the chapter now. For those of you who don't mind my emotional ramblings, this is for you:It has been one year since I first posted this story, one year since I first drummed up the courage to take this little
The Dark Duke- Twenty-Three Part IDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.Warnings: The most cussing I've ever had in a chapter. Don't know if I should be proud of that...but I am!A/N: Lilpumpkingirl, once again you are a star...or, in honor of the upcoming American holiday, baby you're a firework! Thank you for everything!Now for anyone who hates emotional things, I suggest you skip ahead to the chapter now. For those of you who don't mind my emotional ramblings, this is for you:It has been one year since I first posted this story, one year since I first drummed up the courage to take this little
The Dark Duke- Twenty TwoDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.Warnings: Cussing. More cussing than usual. (How is that possible?)A/N: Here is the promised update, on time and everything! Big pat on my back, as well as Lilpumpkingirl, who beta's better than the best of 'em--and keeps up with my crazy self-imposed schedule--thank you!To all of my readers, reviewers, lurkers--I love you all. Your feedback, criticism, critiques, comments and encouragement mean all the world to me and I'm sorry if I have not taken the time to sit down and respond to every single one of you to say thank you. J
The Dark Duke- Twenty OneDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.Warnings: Cussing. A/N: I'm back! You guys didn't miss me too much, did you? (Checks reviews, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love you guys have shown, also overwhelmed by guilt--lots of guilt) Ahh! I'm sorry guys! You should know I would never abandon this story--especially with the one-year anniversary coming up!! In honor of that, for the next three weeks, leading up to the anniversary on June 29th, I will be posting a spanking brand new chapter! I really want to thank all of you who checked up on me, especially DamonaVegg
The Dark Duke- TwentyDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. Warnings: Cussing. A/N: You guys rock. When I have a chapter come out of nowhere and I put it out there, worrying that it won't fit in with everything else I've written, you guys all give me the love/support I need to continue writing. Honestly. I love you all! Lilpumpkingirl, way to deal with my crazy! Mwha ha ha...No, but seriously, you are awesome, and I'm glad there's now someone for me to actually talk to (and develop!) this story with. You're amazing!Finally (look away for anyone who doesn't like it when author's get
The Dark Duke- SeventeenDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. Warnings: Cussing (that will probably never change...)A/N: I love reading your guys' thoughts on what I'm writing. Sometimes you are so spot on, it scares me--while other times your ideas are better than what I have planned and I might have to tweak the story a bit. Ha ha. Thank you for all of the love, and I hope you know (at this point!) how much it means to me. As usual, thank you to my better half, my beta, lilpumpkingirl. I can think of no one better to bounce my crazy story ideas off of! Chapter Seventeen: A Lady Nev
The Dark Duke- SixteenDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. Warnings: Cussing and an appearance from the dowager duchess *shivers*A/N: I want to take a moment to let all of my readers know (whether you've been with me since the beginning, found me a few months ago, or are just reading this story for the first time) that I love you all, and could never abandon this story. I've had this story in my head for years (it feels like), and want you guys to know that even if it takes me a little while to update, I will always find you return! I wanted to write this thing for too long to simply u
The Dark Duke- FifteenDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. Warnings: CussingA/N: Goodness, the reviews I get keep getting more and more inspiring. Seriously, you guys motivate me to keep writing! I love you all! Lilpumpkingirl, thank you for taking time out of playing ME 3 to beta for me--if my writing seems more palpable of late--it is all her! On to the story! Nothing like the harsh light of day to make decisions made during the magic of night seem...well...Chapter Fifteen: The Morning After Vegeta was up at his usual hour the day after the ball. After his years in the
The Dark Duke- FourteenDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.Warnings: Cussing, lemonA/N: Happy Belated Valentines day to everyone! As a good romance writer, I should have had this chapter up by then-- but life! So consider this LONG chapter my belated Valentines Day gift to all of my readers, my reviewers, and my lurkers. I love you all!Lilpumpkingirl-- I am so glad you are my beta-- I seriously don't know anyone else who can help me with Latin...continue to be a beast!Chapter Fourteen: Waltzing with the Duke Bulma frowned as she placed her hand on Vegeta's arm letting him esc
The Dark Duke- ThirteenDisclaimer: I do not own DBZ, or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. Warnings: CussingA/N: I cannot believe that I have over one hundred reviews at ff.net--seriously, you guys rock. For the people who have reviewed every chapter, and for those of you who just drop me a wonderfully nice line every now and then--I love you all. Your reviews never fail to make me smile, and they continue to inspire me to write.Also--way to go RocktheDragon for catching the Monty Python reference in my A/N's last time (it's the nerd in me, I can't help it).Lilpumpkingirl, thank you for being more than just a usu
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