The choice we make

By

Hannio

Chapter Four

A life changing decision

DISCLAIMER:  I own none of the characters who are mentioned in this fic they instead belong to the owner of Dragonball Z – Don't you just love him

AUTHOR NOTE: Woohoo here we go people chapter four finally of this fic, sorry it took me so long it's just my mind has been especially active for stories recently and keeping up with old stuff as well as writing new stuff. Takes its toll in updates. Anyway I hope you like it.

THANK YOU'S: This is something different I've decided to do but just go with it ok. It's just to individually thank the people who reviewed. Here we go:

Locke = I'm glad I wasn't the only one to see him as a bastard. I think he a nice block deep, deep, really deep down. I guess desperate time calls for desperate measures.

Veggie-girl = You added me to your favourites? (Does a big squeal of delight and jumps up and down) wow thanks. I'm glad you like the story and hell Vegeta and Bulma are just the best couple in DBZ and DBGT. They're just so cool. :0D

Nicka = Sorry I haven't had a chance to read your story yet but it's gonna be the top of my stories to read. Promise. Anyway I'm glad you love the story it make this job so much easier

Goku's Blue Angel = Man do I agree with you males are all the same but hey they do make the world go round. See Bulma doesn't understand the whole bonding thing properly but Veggie does so when he says that stuff she doesn't realise it's false and so it's a way for him to hurt her. Bad Veggie. You got to loved the old Veggie charm of – mine you all belong to me kinda thing though.

Speedy = Come on you know Bulma has to say yes cause if she says no and Vegeta lets her go then my plot is destroyed, I have loads of ideas though. Yes I think we all love Veggie's charming way addressing people :0D

Kaiya = Thanks for the review. I'm glad you understand it I was kinda worried people wouldn't but cool anyway. Here's the chapter like you asked hope you enjoy it as much as you did the last  one.

Bulma stared into the smirking face of Vegeta, her own a picture of shock as she tried desperately to grasp what he had said to her. When she spoke her voice came out surprisingly calm and normal sounded

            "I'm sorry" she said politely "Could you repeat that please? For a moment I thought you said something else" Vegeta smiled, though it wasn't a pleasant one and answered her fragile question

            "I said Woman that I'd only help Trunks and agree to this blood transfusion if you both belong to me, you see Bulma" he spoke her name with a bitterness that made her shiver "You took away what was mine and quite frankly I want it back" Bulma nodded ignoring the feeling of dread in her stomach

            I think you've finally lost it Vegeta" she replied pleasantly "I think that small monkey mind of yours has finally flipped" his black eyes sparkled angrily at the reference but he kept the same arrogant smirk on her face. She gave a small laugh partly in amazement partly in bitterness "God you must love this don't you?" Vegeta shrugged his shoulders and crossed his arms

            "The choice is up to you Bulma you either go by my terms or I guess Trunks makes the journey to the after life and every connection between the two of us is finally broken"

            "The connections were already broken" she said her voice rising as she realised exactly what was happening, Vegeta shook his head amusement in his eyes

            "The connection can never be broken between us Bulma not while Trunks is alive"

            "You do know Blackmail is illegal don't you?" she sneered, he looked back with an dispassionate look

            "Why should I care?" was the reply. They stood glaring at each other than the door opened and Goku walked in and with him Gohan who was laughing at something his father had just said. Both looked at Bulma as she ripped her gaze from Vegeta and focused on them. Goku was the same as ever but Gohan was a different picture. He was older and taller and had turned into a good looking boy with short black hair while the same kind black eyes looked out of an oldish looking face

            "Bulma" Goku now gasped out his black eyes as equally wide as Gohan

            "Bulma you're back but why? Where's Trunks?" Gohan asked, she noted that his voice had broken

            "Goku, Gohan you both look great. How are you?" before they could answer the second door leading to the corridor opened and Chichi walked in with 9 year old Goten following her. He was the mini version of Goku and now the same black eyes regarded her with a look of interest and curiosity. Bulma felt a flash of pain as she looked at him; he brought up an image of Trunks smiling. She bit back the lump in her throat. She remained silent as Chichi walked up and taking one look into her friend's eyes placed a hand of comfort on her lower back.

            "Is it sorted?" she asked her calmly and Bulma looked down as the whole room waited for the answer. Though Goku and Gohan had no idea exactly what was happening they were sensitive enough to pick up on all the tension in the room.

            "What the hell am I going to do?" she thought to herself clenching her hands into fists. If she didn't do what Vegeta said then Trunks would die and she would be alone, every day she would be haunted by the thought and image of her only child but at the same time the thought of being with Vegeta again was something that terrified her.

            She wasn't scared of him physically she never had been, instead she was terrified of falling in love with him again. She knew from her reaction to that one little kiss that the chemistry between the two of them was still as potent as ever and the fact that she would be living with him again under constant temptation was something that she didn't think she could cope with not fully.

            "Bulma?" she heard Chichi worried voice in the background but paid no heed to it there was places for that kind of thing and this was not one of them. She smiled slightly. Vegeta had her trapped and he knew from the minute he kissed her. He knew and he had been toying with her. She would sacrifice everything for Trunks to live even her respect and freedom. Vegeta would get what he wanted but he's get it in a way he'd never even imaged she looked up at Chichi and smiled softly at her. She would give her life up for the woman in front of her. The only one she could ever turn to ever since they were younger.

            "It sorted" she heard herself say again the calm almost soothing tone to her voice was present again, surprising her and the rest of the people in the room. Even Vegeta spared her a wary look.

            "What's happening?" Goku demanded, "What's up? Tell me?" Bulma turned to her oldest friend and smiled receiving a bemused smile in return.

            "Well you know I left Vegeta and took Trunks with me 8 years ago?" she said and Goku nodded, that wasn't something he could forget, after all he had been the one who had to deal with Vegeta's rage and underneath it all in his core the pain and betrayal brought on by his mate. If he hadn't been there then Vegeta probably would of destroyed everything until he found them.

            "I remember" was all he said

            "Well Trunks is very ill… He's in hospital with a kidney failure. They have a donor kidney waiting but he'll need a blood transfusion, which only Vegeta can give him. I came to get him and we've agreed on some terms" she said, Chichi looked up sharply at her

            "What conditions Bulma?" she demanded, Bulma shrugged

            "Vegeta will give Trunks his blood if we both live with him again" there was a silence then noise broke out from all sides

            "What Vegeta you can't blackmail her over something like this"

            "What are you thinking?"

            "Bulma you can't agree to these terms what are you thinking?"

            "Mama who is this lady?" Bulma turned to Chichi who had been the one to talk to her

            "I'm doing what any mother would do" she gave a reassuring smile "Don't worry I know exactly what I'm doing. Come and see me at the hospital later than you can see what Trunks looks like ok?" she said, her eyes giving a different message. Chichi nodded

            "I'll be there even if I have to get Goku or Gohan to fly me there" Bulma smiled and turned to the two Sons

            "Looks like I'll be seeing a lot more of you now Goku, Gohan. So we'll talk later ok?" she said they nodded stopping their glaring of Vegeta for a second to look and smile at her, she bit her own smile back. They may not look as a like as Goku and Goten did but they definitely had the same facial expressions and actions. She turned back to Vegeta whose face was set in an arrogant look while his eyes blazed in triumph. She smiled back her eyes narrowing. God she was gonna make him regret the day he had been born into his miserable planet. She couldn't wait to take him down but more important things were at hand, like getting to Trunks "Shall we go?" she said. He shrugged

            "I suppose you want me to fly you there" he said folding his arms again. She gritted her teeth

            "Actually I'd rather die" she replied sweetly, she turned to Goku "I want to get to the hospital quickly any chance you can you that instant transmission thing to get me there" Goku nodded

            "No prob" he replied, he turned to the older man "Want me to take you as well?" he asked. Vegeta snarled at him

            "I don't need your help Kakkarot" he growled, Goku shrugged

            "Your lost"

            "Orange star hospital think you can remember that?" Bulma demanded then turned to Chichi "See you later Chichi and thanks for everything" then she was gone. Vegeta smirked as he went outside into the sunshine and took off. Everything was going to plan.

There you go, I hope you enjoyed it but no flames please.