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Chapter 7. Betrayal
Because of Vegeta-sei higher temperature, she always left the doors to the balcony open. Vegeta stood against one of the doors looking at her sleeping, her roommate nowhere to be found. He couldn't sleep, remembering Bulma's words he, unwittingly, putted on the task to think who else besides his red headed girl had giving any kind of impression, and came with one only answer. *Bulma* he got closer to her, standing beside her bed, he leaned over *She's smells like chocolate and strawberries* he thought, he stretched his hand to touch her cheek and he felt her move, he quickly hid himself.
Bulma sprung up –Chi chi?- she asked in a quivering voice. She looked around, when there was no respond, something got her on edge. She checked the time –Almost 3 a.m.- she said to herself, Bulma sighed and turned on the light in her room. –Well if I'm up, I could start checking the information that the King gave me- she walked to a desk and opened a laptop. Vegeta watched as she moved around her room in a white see-through gown *Se was indeed gorgeous* he thought.
-This defense system is so obsolete- she said to herself and shook her head –Review it objectively Bulma- she said –Think I'll mark the potential problems and flaws- she said and begun drawing circle on her monitor –That's a mayor one, here's another one, and this one overhear is critical- she sighed and paused –What material did they use in here to stabilize this force field?- she asked and she looked over her computer and open another file with a list –This says the stabilizing poles were replaced a year ago, that's strange this information doesn't match my previous scanning- Bulma touch her bracelet –C.C- she said –Yes. How may I assist you?- an electronic voice commanded –Re scan all the defense installation, look for materials replaced in the last year- she said –What are the conditions of the new scanning?- the electronic voice asked –This file indicates of an existing upgrade, but maybe because they didn't replace all the material, the first scan failed-
-I understand I will compute a new scan, the time of conclusion 17 hours 20 minutes 14 seconds- the electronic voice said.
Bulma returned to the previous blueprint –Something is missing- she said and stood up she opened a brief case and look through several tablets –This is it!- she said as she turn the device on *Vegeta was mesmerize by the way she worked* -I knew it, this defense system is so poor because it was complemented with a decent detection system, but the blueprints are missing. C.C.- she called again.
-Yes. How may I assist you?- the electronic voice commanded –I'm missing the detection and alarm system blueprint, probably because it was updated with the small changes in the infrastructure . Can you scan it too and make me a blueprint-
-Searching for the detection and alarm system- the electronic voice said after a few minutes –System found, computation the scan and drawing of the blueprint, the time of conclusion 17 hours 3 minutes 51 seconds- *She's really good and hot at it* Vegeta thought.
She looked yet again at her screen –This is odd, the electrical readings are all over the place, that why I hate partial upgrades, you just can be sure when your receiving garbage on the communication interface.- she yawn and rub her eyes, it was past 5 in the morning –Think I'll get a little more sleep, I'll just ask counselor Onio to check it manually, that will give me an accurate reading- she flopped into her bed.
Vegeta waited until he confirmed she was asleep to get out.
The battle stadium was gigantic, she managed to steal Chi chi and her great sits, because King Vegeta asked her to her personal balcony. How the battle aligns was a lottery, obviously Goku and Vegeta wanted to face each other, but they didn't have luck, neither their respective opponents.
The activity started at 11 o'clock and it consisted in 20 battles of 20 minutes each. The lottery has established that Goku was going to fight in the 11 round and Vegeta at the 16 round. The battles were bloody and mercifulness, both Bulma and Chi chi were impressed with the level of ferocity, the stadium roared as they both worry.
-I hope Goku does alright- Chi chi said. –Don't worry, Kakarotto, will do find, he's no longer a third class soldier- the King assured and both women smiled. His match came, the movements of the fight quicker than the ones before them. Goku hit his opponent and Chi chi clapped.
-Goku is going to lose- Bulma said –How can you say that- Chi chi asked mad.
-The battle runs of points, he's playing with his opponent. He's only chance to win is to leave his opponent unconscious and he's not the kind to do that to a weaker opponent, so he's going to lose.- Bulma said
–How do you know he's not been serious? - The King asked. -I know him since he was a child, his face, the way he moves- the blue eye girl said. –He's not just having fun, he's playing with him-
*20 minutes later*
-The total score is 22 to 21, Espinak wins- the referee announced. –See…- Bulma said to Chi chi and she nodded in respond.
Few hours later, the stadium went silent as Vegeta entered the battle floor, wearing a black suit with a white vest that had engraved the saiyan royalty crest, pristine white boot and pristine white gloves. Her hands crossed around his chest as the referee explain the two contestants the rules. Only a hand full of women had not fall victim to the Prince's charm, Bulma wasn't one of those few women. King Vegeta eyes gaze her, he grin like a Cheshire cat, this stubborn woman wouldn't dare to admit what her eyes were showing *She like my son* the King thought –Tell me, Dr. Briefs, what you think the outcome of my sons battle be?-
Bulma didn't even faced the King to answered him, she couldn't Vegeta's movements had her trap –Vegeta is going to win as soon as this battle starts, he's going to leave his opponent unconscious-
The ring announcing the start of the battle sounded and three seconds later, Bulma's predictions came true, making Chi chi and the King fear her clairvoyance. Bulma´s eyes followed Vegeta's movement with a smile, she felt a gaze and turn to face Chi chi who was giving her the "I know you like him" look, the blue girl panic –I should be going C.C. should have finished uploading the new protocols of the Gravity chamber; I need to start to simulate extreme operation conditions to predict if it stands a change against Vegeta's training regimen.- Bulma didn't what any further inquisition from Chi chi, so she bow to the King and walk out.
Bulma went to the prince's hangar, as she predicted the GR was ready for simulations. She placed some parameters into a computer and programmed a 20 hour simulation. She then send a query to Capsule Corp. schedule and logistics center and went to her room to get ready for her appointment.
The ball started at 7, at that time Vegeta and his father started to greet their guests. Took them almost an hour of greetings, before they could officially announced the start of the ball, no sign of her red headed girl. Vegeta and his father walk to their designated seats.
-Than god, Bulma is not here- Vegeta heard a young woman chatter. –Yes, I mean who can compete with her- another girl answered her. –I know that's why everyone hates that perfect bitch- a third girl mutter.
The King gave his son a concern look and Vegeta responded him with a similar one.
Bulma greet Onio, her assistant and two other men. She then sat down at a table.
-Well, before I start to analyze an upgrade. I would like to hear what you consider you need? – Bulma asked with a smile and the people on the table begun answered her question one by one, they definitely knew what they were talking about.
-That can all be done, but before we can discuss costs.- she said as she let them finish -I would like to know what last year's upgrades were; I read something about in your files.- she question and Onio assistant nod, he started talking about the replacement of some material, like the list said. A small pad rang twice –Excuse me- she checked her messages.
Her first message was from Capsule Corp. schedule and logistics center -Dr. Briefs we informed you that there had not been any saiyan empire application for the upgrading of the defense system. We check both hard and recorded requests- A quiver run through Bulma's body. –Well, that was not important- she said and checked the next one it was C.C scanning and mapping of the detection and alarm system, Bulma just glanced it to know that it hadn't be modify at all, not only that it's status said disable, she alarmed something felt very wrong -Don't you hate when people disturbed important meetings with unimportant matters- she smiled –Let's talk about the detection and alarm system, a didn't found the blueprints, I assume that it was because you upgrade it-
-You´re right!- Onio answered as she signed one of the men –Go bring her the blueprints, so we can discuss them.-
-I almost forgot, I wanted to check with you the energy supply core that powers up the defense system- she said and Onio nodded –Sure, let go while he looks for the blueprints- she said. Two women and two men walk through a very long corridor, talking about possible improvements. The small pad rung another time and she looked at a message from C.C. –No substitution of material detected, condition reflects no upgrading- Bulma pressed a small button on one of her bracelets as they arrive to the powering room. She didn't need to get close to it to know.
–As you can see we bypass the energy system so the defense system looks as if it's working- Onio said.
-While it is complete dead- Bulma said and Onio assistant hit her.
Chi chi was in the bathroom when her bracelet begun to twinkle, she run out off the bthere looking for Goku, panic and nervous, her yelling caught Vegeta's attention, both his father and him walked to her dismissing his guards.
-Is something wrong?- Vegeta asked. –I need to find- she stopped –Goku!- she yelled and Goku run towards her.
-What's the matter?- Goku asked holding Chi chi as she quivered.
-My bracelet, Bulma- she said not making much sense. Vegeta was about to ask her to calm down.-Something bad happened to Bulma?- Goku asked and Chi chi nodded –Yes, the light flickers only on emergencies, she had had to pressed the emergency button. Goku you need to find Bulma- Chi chi crying her heart out.
-We will find her- The King stated.
-I can sense her ki- Vegeta said –And Goku looked at him –Are you sure, her ki is very small- he said, but flight out of there without giving any respond, the King and Goku followed him as Chi chi asked him to go to her room to get the Senzu-beans.
-You idiot!- a woman voice said. Bulma identify it as Onio's –You didn't measure your strength now she's dead, she was a valuable asset.
-I did thought she was this weak; she obviously knew everything, I thought she had something under her sleeve- a man answer, Bulma knew she was Onio assistant.
Bulma did have something in her sleeve, her S.O.S signal and the force field that had kept her alive from the impact. She can hardly breathe; every time she inhaled a horrible pain pinch her on her side. * So this is how a collapse lung feels* she thought. Someone lifted up like a doll; she lost her consciousness for a moment because of the pain.
Vegeta didn't bother with corridors he made a huge hole on one of the walls of the powering room of the defense system. Vegeta looked at Bulma daggling in some saiyan man hand –You killed her- he roared as his eyes turned green and his hair turned blonde. Vegeta moved at an impossible speed, so quickly the four saiyan didn't know what hit them; he killed them all in the most salvage and bloody way.
Vegeta grief, screaming his pain and rage were too big for him to contain. Bulma was dazzled by a golden light; she was in physical and emotional pain, but the golden light felt warm and make her return to conscious.
Goku entered the room in shocked the blood bath was as this had been a war scenario, he knew Vegeta could have easily pulverized everyone with one blow, but he made it personnel slaughtering everyone with the biggest amount of pain he could inflict. He kneel to take Bulma and Vegeta roared at him, still he got close and Vegeta was going to hit him, but stopped when he saw he was holding Bulma.
Goku pulverized something in his hand and forced her to swallow it; Vegeta started to walk menacingly towards him, but stopped when Bulma sat up, she looked around, she was covered in so much blood, astonish by it because she never didn't consider that the extend of her damage could be this bad -Is this all my blood? - She asked as she looked towards Goku.
-No, I don't think a single drop is yours- Goku asked and Bulma looked over him puzzled; a golden glow caught her eyes.
Bulma's eyes turn to Vegeta –Wow, you're pulling that wild look like a god!- she said as she looked at a blond, green eyed Vegeta, the saiyan prince just blinked –Are you hurt?- he asked confused.
-Not anymore, thanks to the senzu beans- she said waving her hands and Vegeta smiled an actual smile of relief, that was erased when Bulma started to talk again –Seriously, if this is not my blood, the who's?- she asked, Goku and the King looked over Vegeta, who got back to his normal black hair.
Goku help Bulma to stand –There was a fierce battle- he replied simply and Bulma gave him a disbelief look –More like a massacre, what happened? - She asked this time annoyed.
-Dr. Briefs, we will need you for some questioning- The king said in a soothing tone.
The blue headed girl look confused –You think I did this? - She looked around, yet another time –How?-
-I kill all of them- Vegeta said bluntly and all the people looked at Bulma´s reaction, an uncomfortable silence fill the room.
After a few seconds -Can I take a shower to clean myself up before the interrogatory? - Bulma touch her hair and something chunky got stuck to her hand, she thought she was going to be sick –Please, I'm covered in saiyan slab!-
-Yes, of course. After all the inconveniences- The King said worried –I'm really sorry, you were deceived and got hurt, almost killed-
- King Vegeta, this can't possibly be your fault- Bulma reassured him.
-As the king, the actions of my subordinates reflects on me- King Vegeta looked at her apologetic and Bulma sighed.
-I'm going to take her to her room- Goku said –Find Chi chi, her roommate and send her there- he said to a royal guard.
-I'm going to cancel the ball and announce that a royal lunch banquette will be officiated tomorrow instead- The king said –If it's ok with you- he turned to his son, who watch as Bulma leave –Vegeta! - His said on a firmer tone and the prince looked at him.
-Yes, it would be for the best- the prince added. King Vegeta turned to face his son and padded him in the shoulders –You just became the saiyan of the legends, you just became a god- Vegeta gave his father a small smile he was proud but the prince didn't care –As soon as she knew I did this she didn't even looked at me- Vegeta turned to a saiyan guard –I better get over with the interrogation – he said and followed the guard.
** Next chapter 8...
