AN: This is my second Dragonball Z story. I'm not sure exactly how this is going to turn out but we'll see as it progresses . By the way Trunks is eleven . Everything in the series up till the end of the Buu Saga implies .

Disclaimer : DB/Z/GT belongs to Akira Toriyama otherwise I'd be rich .

Better Than It Seems

Chapter 1

Ungrateful

Vegeta gave a frustrated sigh as he let the rain drip down his face . Here he was standing in the rain . He gave a little smile . How ironic , he thought . There he had them all seven lying at his feet waiting for him to summon the dragon . He could change all this , his whole life , rid himself of petty infatuations . Useless feelings . " Arise Shenglong !"

That was it the dragon was up he had to make a wish now . What would it be ? " I wish…"

" Vegeta ! I can't believe you ! You're nothing but a spoilt Saiyan brat ! You wasted down the energy in the gravity room again . Can't you be like a normal person !" Bulma sulked as she went down the stairs . " Where is he ?" she fumed while looking around . " Trunks do you know where your father is ?" she entered Trunk's room .

" Hmm…" Trunks murmured as he played Kingdom Hearts on his Nintendo DS . " Uh-uh , I haven't seen him ." Just then the front door opened . You could see the rain pouring down in the background . Vegeta came in . He was completely soaked but he had a satisfied smirk on his face . " Vegeta … where've you been ?" Bulma asked .

" Hmph … that's none of your business woman . Just prepare one of your spaceships for me and load it up with supplies . I'm taking a little trip tomorrow morning ." Vegeta said and headed up the stairs . What's he up to , Bulma thought as she watched him walk up the stairs . " Where's dad going ?" Trunks finally looked up from his game . " I wanna go with him ."

" Where exactly are you planning on going ?" Bulma came up behind Vegeta and asked him . Vegeta remained silent for a while . " Did you fix the ship like I said ?" he asked .

" Yeah , but where are you going ?" Bulma folded her arms and stared at him . " Trunk's birthday is coming up , you can't miss it !"

" My duty calls . I'm going back to Vegeta-sei ." he replied . " I'm going to New Namek first though . I have another wish to make ." Vegeta said .

" Wha – what ?" Bulma stammered . " Vegeta-sei is gone . It was destroyed a long time ago . How could it be back ?"

Vegata rolled his eyes , " Baka – onna ! I wished it back with the dragon balls ."

" Huh , it figures ." Bulma said crossing her hands . " When are you leaving ?"

There was silence as Vegeta once again ignored her while he absentmindly packed things into a bag . " Tomorrow-"

" Can, I come ? Please , let me come Dad !" Trunks said standing in the doorway , his game forgotten in his limp hand . " No , you'll stay here ." Vegeta replied sounding slightly annoyed . " C'mon , I'm a Saiyan prince too you know !" Trunks argued , " It's my right that I should come along ."

" That is true ." Bulma said . Trunks jumped up and down excitedly , " Yeah and my birthday is in a week . This could be the best birthday gift you've ever given me !"

" Not to mention the only birthday gift you've ever given him ." Bulma added . Vegeta growled . " Fine if it'll make you both shut up the boy may come ." Bulma frowned slightly , " He isn't a boy Vegeta . He's your son ."

"Foolish of me not to notice he was a girl ." Vegeta replied nonchalantly . Bulma rolled her eyes , " You are an impossible bastard ." She turned to Trunks . " Trunks-kun, you should go pack your stuff and it's getting late go get ready for bed . You'll need all of your energy while you're in space , trust me." Trunks nodded his head eagerly and ran off.

" You do know that this trip could be really dangerous ?" Vegeta eyed her raising an eyebrow . " I'm surprised that you gave him your consent to come along ."

" Well , Trunks is a tough kid . He can handle himself , besides I know you'll take care of him. You'll take care of him won't you ?" Vegeta shrugged , " I'm not a babysitter ."

" This could actually give you guys the chance to get to know each other . You two are like foreigners to each other ."

Bulma pressed a red button that was the power to turn on the ship . She sighed as she heard the gentle hum of the ship powering up . " Trunks…" she murmured . Normally , she would never let Trunks go tens of thousands miles away with the stubborn , stuck up Saiyan prince that had entranced her . But , she felt like it was the only way to get them to realize that they both existed . Anyway , she was desperate and she knew Trunks would be alright .

" Onna is the ship ready yet ?" Vegeta's demanding voice interrupted her thoughts . "Yes Prince Vegeta , it's ready ." Bulma climbed out of the ship to face Trunks and Vegeta with their luggage waiting . " Good . I'll contact you once I reach Vegeta-sei ." Vegeta propelled himself into the ship . " Why not before that ?" Bulma asked and was met with silence . She sighed . " Bye Trunks . Have fun and tell me if your dad acts like a jerk ." she hugged Trunks . " Bye mum !" Trunks said enthusiastically . " See you when I'm twelve !" He leaped happily into the ship .

The spaceship door closed behind him . Bulma heard the distinctive sound of typing as Vegeta set up the co-ordinates for New Namek . The warning signal for takeoff went off and she stepped into the lab where she could see the launchoff through a special glass window . ' Aww , great ,' she thought , ' I've given them the perfect scenario for suicide!'

That was the first chapter , I hope you liked it . Review please , constructive criticism appreciated .

Lilac Cherry Blossoms