Random Twisted Shorts

AN: These are the things that occur to me while I'm trying to write something serious. Most of the time, they don't fit in the story line, (and half the time they don't fit the story universe!) but I can't leave them alone. So I stuff them here. Don't expect plot, and characterization is subject to my whims. I will at least try to keep grammar and spelling errors to a minimum. :-)

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Fusion Fallacies

Goku threw himself to the side, just barely avoiding Vegeta's punch. A sharp twist, and he aimed a kick to the Prince's ribs, which Vegeta dodged just as narrowly. In the months since Majin Buu's defeat what had once been a burning desire to defeat "Kakarott" had dissolved into good-natured rivalry.

Training at Capsule Corps had several distinct advantages. Since Bulma had built Vegeta's chamber out of the same material the space ships used, It was a far sight stronger than anything else Earth could offer. As such, they didn't have to pull their punches as much.

Second, Vegeta had programmed the chamber with several randomizing routines, set to alter conditions inside the room. Gravity could go from almost nonexistent to bone-crushing without warning, the light levels varied at times, and even the air pressure and oxygen content could be altered.

Finally, since they were already inside the main complex, the kitchen was nearby and food was almost always ready by the time they were done.

The two Saiyans circled each other warily. "You know, Vegeta, I've been thinking," the taller warrior commented.

Vegeta snorted. "There's a first."

Goku stuck out his tongue. "That was mean!"

His sparring partner laughed and feinted a light jab; Goku didn't fall for it. "All right, I'll bite. What were you thinking?"

"That it was a good thing the fusion wore of when we were absorbed by Majin Buu." Goku came at Vegeta with a blindingly fast series of kicks, managing to score a hit on his opponent's waist.

Vegeta responded with his own attack, landing an brutal uppercut that made Goku see stars. "Besides the obvious benefits of being ourselves again," he noted, "what other reason have you come up with?"

Goku fell back, massaging his wounded jaw. "Well, could you imagine trying to explain to Chi-Chi and Bulma that we were permanently fused together?"

Vegeta stared at Goku in shock. Then one corner of his mouth twitched. "I think that even if Buu hadn't separated us, they would have managed it, if only by grabbing our arms and ripping us apart," he laughed.

Goku started chuckling. "You think that's bad? My original plan was to fuse with Gohan, since I didn't know you were coming back. Chi-Chi would have killed us!"

Vegeta laughed even harder. "Kakarott, I would have paid money to see that!"