Series: Dragonball Z
OTP Choice: RaditzxZarbon
Summary: AU setting. The odd pair lives on Earth now and is experiencing their first winter together with Goku and his family/friends.
Ratings: Range from K-NC17.

Day 31 Prompt: Family Picture

The power was back after one long day and night and the snow finally stopped. The stir crazy Saiyans were finally able to get out of the house and stretch their limbs and skills, having quick sparring sessions and even getting a cyan-skinned alien involved as well. It had been a while since Zarbon worked on his fighting and he definitely was given a run for his money against the rambunctious Son men. After spending the majority of the day outside, they had been invited over to Capsule Corporation for an early dinner. Chichi stayed behind while the Son men and alien Prince happily accepted the invitation, filling their stomachs with hot food.

When dinner was over, the adults enjoyed some alcohol in the living room while the two young Saiyan children ran off to play together in Trunks's room. Zarbon sat back against the couched with a slight smile on his face, listening to Vegeta and Raditz go back and forth about their past with one another. The cocky Saiyan Prince was telling an embarrassing story about Raditz getting sneezed on by a giant monster-like being on a planet far far away. The group laughed and teased, getting along better than they ever had.

Bulma walked into the room with a wrapped gift in her hand. "Hey guys! I hate to interrupt the fun but I just found this for Zarbon and Raditz to open! I forgot to give it to them during our gift exchange." She smiled and handed over the slim rectangular box.

"Woman, it's not that dumb celebration anymore. Why do you feel the need to keep giving away crap?" Vegeta growled, watching Raditz take the gift.

"You know Vegeta, I can take back all those things I got you if that's really how you feel." Bulma barked right back at him, scowling towards the arrogant man.

Zarbon smirked as Vegeta shut his mouth, the blue-haired woman having grown on him, particularly enjoying how she was able to handle him. "Really, Bulma, you don't have to keep giving us things." The alien prince said, looking at the simple wrapped gift.

"Nonsense. I meant to give it to you last week. Besides, I think you'll really like it as soon as you open it!" She smiled at them.

Raditz began opening the gift, tearing the paper and looking down at what it was. He blinked in surprise, showing it to Zarbon. Zarbon stared at what it was and felt something warm spread throughout his cyan-skinned boy.

It was a picture of him and his Saiyan lover, the two caught in a moment of smiling at each other on the couch at Capsule Corp. Goten was sitting on Raditz's lap while Goku had his hand on his brother's shoulder. Meanwhile, Gohan was in the background and seemed to be laughing. It was during one of Bulma's many holiday parties she hosted throughout the month, most likely an opportunistic shot taken last minute when the photographer saw the rare moment.

"Now people will know you're really part of the family now!" Bulma smiled wider, seeing Zarbon and Raditz's expression.

Zarbon moved his hand over the picture, feeling that out of all the things he had gotten over the month during the Christmas celebration, this was probably he most cherished. He looked up at Raditz with that same soft smile, seeing that the tall Saiyan was smiling at him as well.

"Yes… really part of the family now."

And that is it! The challenge is completed and it all ended the way I wanted! I hope everyone who took the time to read and follow this enjoyed themselves! This was definitely a lot of fun and it truly did challenge me, but I am not sure I would do it again. At least not for a while. Now it's time to put all of my focus back into Domination! Thank you everyone once again! -Android22