All right I'm sure most of you have read this chapter, but the story has been changed a little and I'm still going to write chapters. I promise to update a lot sooner than I have been; Life can be chaotic can't it? For the record, this isn't in any of the DB/Z/GT time lines; it's my own concept for a story. As my fellow writer Bideru says, "If you don't like it, then don't read it." Simple concept huh? This is in a high school setting and the ages have been changed.. Goku - 18, Chi Chi - 17, Bulma - 17 and Vegeta - 18. As the story progresses, new characters will be incorporated throughout each chapter. I really hope you enjoy it and please feel free to comment. The more good comments you give, the better each chapter will be! Now on with the show..
Chapter 1 - In the Beginning
A young girl sat in her car with the parking lot had been empty ever since she arrived 30 minutes ago, and the purring of the engine calmed her nerves a bit as she looked at the school building through the passenger window. She didn't want to be at Orange Star High School, at least not now. There were other places she wanted to be and other people she wanted to talk to, but she had to go to school whether she liked it or not. If she had her way, she would be in the comfort of her own room; the familiar scent of her favorite perfume would still be lingering in the air, and her quilt would be bunched up at the end of her bed where she had kicked it off before she crawled out of bed. It was the honking of another car arriving that brought her mind back to reality. She sighed and looked out of her window watching a familiar Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible pull up beside her. The crimson paint sparkled in the morning sun which made her squint her eyes. Deciding it was time to get out of her car now, she reached forward, turned the key to shut off the engine, then she checked herself out in the mirror to make sure her raven-colored hair stayed in the bun she put it in earlier. Opening the door, she slowly got out of the car; her knee-high boots clicking against the pavement as she stood up, smoothed out her skirt and tank top which was a matching black with pink outlines.
"Hiya Chi Chi! What are you doing here so early? Don't tell me you actually wanted to come here before everybody else?" The words came from a blue-haired girl as she too got out from her car after turning it off. She smiled and walked around to where her friend was standing. She was wearing a pair of low-rise jeans and a yellow V-neck shirt as both clung to her body showing off her curves, and her hair was put into a high ponytail. "Or perhaps you were looking for you-know-who?" Bulma leaned in closer to her friend and whispered in her ear the name of the person she was referring to so no one else could hear even though they were the only ones. Once she had said her piece, a grin began to spread across her face. Chi Chi groaned, then rolled her eyes at her so-called best friend. She loved Bulma like a sister, but at times she wished she could punch her lights out so she would shut up. "Bulma please, it's not like that at all. I told Mr. Takashi, the drama teacher, that I would help him find costumes for our next play," she said and huffed her frustration. He had nothing to do with why she was there at this time of day, though it might have seemed like it did. Chi Chi didn't care about what everyone thought anymore because her feelings belonged to her alone, and she knew that they didn't have to be worn on her sleeve.
Bulma held up her hands in defense trying not to push the wrong buttons, but she did worry about what's been going through her friend's mind. "Okay, okay, okay Chi, calm down. I was just kidding. Besides, I heard some rumors that you were going to be the star of the show. So tell me, is it true?" Doing her best to change the subject, Bulma decided to talk about something Chi Chi loved, and acting was always a good topic to bring her out of a bad mood. Leaning back against her black Mazda RX7, Chi Chi looked up at the sky as that all too confident smile began to spread across her face. "I don't want to brag or anything, but I did study the lines for the lead role hundreds of times so I think that I have a very good chance of getting the part. However, it is up to the director to make such a decision, and if he doesn't pick me then he has no clue about how this play should go." Laughing lightly, she held onto the strap of her backpack; this play was her once-in-a-lifetime chance to prove herself worthy of being a great actress.. And she wasn't going to let anyone have the part that she felt was perfect for her. She looked around and asked, "So, where's your lover boy Bulma? Shouldn't he be here with you, or did you two get into another fight before coming here?"
This past week had been pure hell for Chi Chi because of many factors. The big ones were school, her father, a certain someone, the upcoming play, and her best friend's constant brawls with her boyfriend. Chi Chi wished everything would go away, but then nothing would seem right for her plus she'd never push aside her best friend's feelings when she needed her the most. Bulma glared at her friend as tears almost poured down her cheeks, but she did her best to keep them back. "He's such a jerk! I came up with a great idea that involved us actually doing something together besides watching TV, playing video games, or staring at each other until one of us snapped. But no, he wanted absolutely nothing to do with it, and said that if I didn't like it then that was too bad. I don't know why I'm still with him anyways!! Bulma growled as her hands now balled up into fists, and started looking around to punch anything that came close to her in desperate need of venting her built-up anger. Chi Chi couldn't help but laugh at her friend who was clearly enraged. "Listen Bulma, you know you would miss him if you two ever broke up. Besides, you're the only girl I know that can keep Vegeta in line. If it wasn't for you, I don't think he would even come to school anymore. So, what's this idea of yours that he's against anyways? Not that it surprises me, which it doesn't, but I'd still like to know."
Bulma sat on the hood of her car as she spoke, "Well, my father's holding his annual Capsule Corporation Convention in Palm Springs, and I wanted Vegeta to come with me to help set up for the ball or at least attend as my date. I guess Mr. Grumpy-Ass is too good for that kind of thing, or maybe he's got two left feet when it comes to dancing." Bulma and Chi Chi suddenly burst out in a laughing fit at the thought of Vegeta trying to dance though Bulma never even considered the fact that Vegeta might not be a good dancer. Sure, she could get him to go to the clubs with her on occasion, but then he'd just stand against a wall or sit at the bar. "You're right about one thing Chi. I do know how to keep him in line, though I doubt I'm the only reason he comes to school since he and Goku are both on the soccer team and both head the martial arts club that he wouldn't let him have all of the glory to himself." Just as she finished her sentence, Bulma slapped a hand over mouth, forgetting that she wasn't allowed to say that person's name in Chi Chi's presence. Taking a deep breath, Chi Chi shook her head. That one name.. Those four simple letters seem to bring up a pain that she buried inside herself for what seemed like an eternity, and now it was being brought to the surface once again. Her stomach began to hurt, and now she remembered why she hated being at this school or any other place that he had to be or was at. "Forget it Bulma, I'm not going to make this into a big deal or anything. You said that your dad's convention is in Palm Springs, right? Hell, if Vegeta won't go with you, then take me instead. I might not be much of a date, but I could use a vacation and that sounds like a perfect 'getaway' spot to me." Closing her eyes, she could imagine being sprawled out on the beach as the sun shined down on her, warming her body as well as giving her a gorgeous tan. Chi Chi had gone with Bulma before to one of her dad's conventions, but the last one was held in the Rocky Mountains which wasn't as exotic and also too cold for her taste.
Bulma was the daughter of Dr. Briefs, who was the owner and creator of Capsule Corporation, which produced the capsules everyone used as a way of transporting or storing things not to mention the company also made other living necessities. In other words, Chi Chi's best friend was one of the richest girls in West City or possibly even the world. Placing a finger on her chin, Bulma thought about the suggestion Chi Chi had come up with. "You know that's not a bad idea, Chi. I'm sure my dad would love to take you along and even if Vegeta comes he'll ignore me most of the time which means we can hang out at all of the cool places. I know you've had a lot bothering you lately, and this could be my way of making up to you all those times you had to sit and listen to me complain about Vegeta. Plus, you can forget all about Goku and everything else too." This time she wasn't worried about upsetting her friend since she was sure nothing would happen, but she was mistaken. Chi Chi's eyes snapped open as she stood up to move away from her car. The beautiful smile that once adorned her face turned into first a frown, and then a scowl. "I know you're my best friend, Bulma, but please don't ever say his name around me again! I hate him more than you'll ever know, so why do you think I try to avoid him so much? I do need to get away from all of this and him, so it's probably the best thing to do because I just might go insane if I have to put up with this anymore."
"Put up with what anymore?" A voice came from behind the young raven-haired girl. Chi Chi tensed up not moving a muscle because she knew exactly who it was and didn't want to look at him. "Hey Bulma, how's it going?" He walked a little closer with a cheesy grin stuck on his face that made anyone smile, and his spiky hair that went in all directions seemed to defy gravity which only made him look more adorable. "Chi Chi, what's wrong? I haven't seen you in days, and I was hoping we could get together and practice for the play," he replied. That was all it took for Chi Chi to be pushed over the edge. Turning on her heel, she faced the guy she grew to despise; her eyes burning a hole right through him. Chi Chi scowled more as if it were possible; her hands tightening around her backpack strap almost ready to rip it apart. "You just don't get it, do you Goku?! I never want to see you again, got it? After what you did.. I can never forgive you!! Not wanting to attract attention from the people starting to arrive at school, she looked at Bulma mentally telling her that she wasn't sticking around, then walked off as quickly as she could praying to herself that this day would go by fast.
There you have it, Chapter One. Not a bad start huh? It kind of leaves you hanging and wanting more, but don't worry. It's just the beginning with lots of twists and turns in the chapters ahead. Until next time, have fun reading and be sure to comment.
