Disclaimer: I do not own Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, or Dragon Ball GT. These are all owned by Akira Toriyama.
AN: Hey! You get two chapters in a row! Maybe even three because I have tomorrow off as well! WOOT! So I hope you all liked the last chapter! I really enjoyed writing it. This next chapter is going to have a little more humor in it especially between Goku and Vegeta. This chapter is going to be where emotions fly between Bulma and Vegeta. But how will it happen? And what kind of emotions? Your guess is good as mine! I hope you all like it and please comment! I did get some good ideas from a reader, that I will probably include in future chapters! So like I said I am open to suggestions, I don't want this story to be your typical BV Fan Fic. Enjoy!
Chapter 9:
Out in a waste land about fifty miles from Goku's house, Vegeta and Goku landed. Goku began to stretch his legs to warm up before he sparred. He looked over in Vegeta's direction and noticed he was just standing there staring off into nothing. "Vegeta, are you going to tell me what is bugging you? I was hoping you would last night, but then you passed out," Goku smiled. Vegeta looked at Goku and glared at him. "Why would you think something is bothering me?" he asked; Goku stood up straight and walked closer to Vegeta, "Well, something must be bothering you, I mean, you don't like me that much, and you came to my house. You fought with some serious anger behind it last night. And, no offense, but you've been touchier than normal. If you don't want to talk about it, I could just read your mind!" Goku got excited but was quickly shot down.
"Kakarot, you stay away from my mind. I am cursed by your presence daily. I don't need you in my head," Vegeta said in a calm voice. Goku laughed, "Well something is obviously bothering you, so I am not going to train with you until you tell me," he said crossing his arms and turning his nose up. Vegeta flew at full speed to hit Goku, if he wasn't going to willingly train Vegeta would either beat the shit out of him or make him fight. Goku fazed away before Vegeta landed a punch and was behind him. "I'm not joking Vegeta, it's not good for you to waste all your energy on this anger," Goku said with his arms still crossed. Vegeta threw another punch for Goku to avoid again. Vegeta then threw a whole sequence of attacks, but Goku dodged all of them. This made Vegeta mad, and he continued to try to hit Goku until he didn't have any more energy to even stand. He sat on the ground, he was fuming angrily. Goku walked up to him and sat next to him.
"Vegeta, you have gotten a ton stronger, but you said you needed to talk to me twice now. And when we come out here you just want to fight me. Just tell me what's up." Vegeta sighed in defeat. He did want to talk to him, even though Kakarot was his rival, he didn't know anyone else to go to. He looked at the ground and began to speak."It's about the woman," Vegeta said quietly. Goku looked confused. "What woman? Chi-Chi is married to me. So whatever you are about to say, you better think twice," Goku said. "Kakarot you're such an idiot! I'm not talking about your woman! I am talking about Bulma!" Vegeta yelled embarrassed. "Oh; what about Bulma?" Goku asked. Vegeta didn't say anything; he didn't know how to do this kind of thing. Confiding in someone else was not his forte. "When I am around her, she irritates the fuck out of me. But, it's not in a bad way, it's a challenge. And I have just never felt this way about anyone. My passion is fighting. Not this sort of thing," Vegeta admitted. "You mean you like her. Way to go Vegeta, Bulma is really pretty. And she's smart," Goku said elbowing Vegeta's side. Vegeta growled at Goku, "Listen Kakarot, what I am talking about stays between you and I. I swear if the green man even mentions anything I will kill you."
"Fine, fine I understand," Goku said raising his hands to his chest. "So, why is this making you so angry?" Goku asked. "Feeling anything for anyone makes you soft. I don't have time for such petty emotions; I am Vegeta, Prince of all Saiyans. I am a warrior, not a mate," Vegeta stated. Goku shook his head. "Do you know what drove me to become Super Saiyan? Having a family, knowing that I had to do everything I could to keep them safe. It's not a bad thing to have feelings for people, and it doesn't make you weak. It makes you strong, you have to not only want to keep them out of harm's way, but you have to need it; its extra incentive. Every time I go Super Saiyan, I picture my family, peaceful and happy. And I think of my opponent as someone who is trying to hurt them and then I have all this power well up inside me, and become Super Saiyan. I am not saying you have to marry Bulma right now. But I think you should give it a shot. You need someone to care about, and someone to care for you. I think she can and will do those things. I think she can be your extra incentive," Goku smiled and patted Vegeta on the back and stood up. "That's the key, that's been the key all along," Vegeta said; he felt some relief wash over him. He took a fighting stance and Goku did the same. "So Vegeta, you need help with getting Bulma to like you?" Goku said dodging a punch. "No Kakarot, I think I know just the thing to do," he said as he landed a punch in Goku's gut, he had a smirk on his face in doing so. He already felt stronger.
Back at the Son residence, Chi-Chi and Bulma were sitting at the dinner table. Chi-Chi had just put some tea on the table and was pouring her and Bulma a cup. "So what's going on Bulma? You seem flustered," Chi-Chi said. Bulma took a sip of tea before adding some sugar. "Honestly Chi-Chi, I had this crazy dream last night and I can't seem to shake this feeling it gave me. I was so scared," Bulma said stirring her tea. "What was the dream about, I can truly say, I have never seen you like this. When you showed up at the door I would have thought you were going to tell me something crazy, like you were pregnant or something," Chi-Chi giggled. "It was about Vegeta, he was a kid and on Frieza's ship and I was there. But no one could see or hear me. It felt like I was seeing a memory. It wasn't even like a dream. It was so awful, I felt so bad for him and there was nothing I could do about it," Chi-Chi stared at Bulma with a horrified look on her face.
"You're saying you dreamed about Vegeta? Bulma what I am about to tell you is the truth, and I don't want you to be mad at me. But you need to be careful, I have dreams like that. But they are Goku trying to fight off some monster and trying to save his grandfather. I've had the dreams ever since we got married. I don't think they are dreams, I think you are sharing a memory. But I would have thought that you had to be married and have some sort of mental relationship to have those. You don't even like Vegeta," Chi-Chi said in a motherly tone. "Well, see that is the thing. I do like Vegeta. I actually like him a lot. But I know he will never like me the way I like him, and I know everyone sees him as this awful person, but I've spent time with him. He can be really nice. You just have to look past the tough exterior," Bulma said not making eye contact with Chi-Chi. "Bulma! You can't like Vegeta! He is a murderer! You need to find someone who you can start a family with! Vegeta is not that kind. He is crazy. You may see a soft side of him. But you will never have that soft side. He will never give it to you!" Chi-Chi had her hands balled up into fists.
"I know you're right Chi. But I also know that I can change him. Maybe not change him to like everyone else, but I know I can change him to be a good person. I mean he is staying on Earth to help beat the androids. We can't blame him for what he did on Earth to Goku and Yamcha, he was probably following orders," Bulma said. "Well I don't think it's a good idea, and he's going to have to do something amazing to get my blessing, now do you want to stay for dinner? I can always use some help cooking," Chi-Chi asked. "Sure why not. I don't have anything else to do since Vegeta hasn't been home," Bulma shrugged. Chi-Chi looked at Bulma, "Please promise me you will be careful, I just don't trust him. He tried to kill my Goku, who is to say he won't try again." "Don't worry Chi, I'll be careful, and I am pretty sure we don't have to worry about Vegeta trying to kill Goku." Bulma grabbed both of Chi-Chi's hands and smiled.
*At the Wasteland*
Vegeta's fist slammed into Goku's face, sending him crashing into a nearby mountain and crumbling it. Goku quickly flew straight at Vegeta and landed an axe kick to the Saiyan Prince's head, sending him slamming into the ground and leaving a Vegeta sized hole in the ground. Goku flew down and looked down. "Hey Vegeta, you okay?" he yelled down the hole. A massive ki blast erupted from the hole, hitting Goku right in the face and knocking him 100 ft in the air. Vegeta then flew up after Goku, who quickly went Super Saiyan once again. The sounds of their punches could be heard for miles around.
*Son Residence*
Bulma and Chi-Chi started to cook dinner; they didn't talk much about Vegeta. But they did talk a lot about the old days, when they were all young and would go on adventures. Bulma really missed that time. She knew Goku ever since he was 6, and she was so happy that she met him. She was really skeptical when Chi-Chi and Goku got married. She didn't think Goku really knew what he was getting himself into, but it all turned out okay and she didn't know what she would do without Chi-Chi sometimes. She smiled, 'It's funny how I set out to find the Dragon Balls to find the perfect man, and I ended up with Yamcha. And then years later, I am a single successful woman. Goku went to find the Dragon Balls with me because he didn't want me to steal his grandfather, and he ends up a husband and a father, proves that maybe sometimes looking too hard is a person's downfall.'
Suddenly the door opened she could see three figures enter; Goku came into the kitchen first, followed by Gohan and then Vegeta. Goku smiled and ran up to Bulma. "Hey Bulma! Come to take Vegeta back?" he joked and kissed Chi-Chi on the cheek. "No, I actually came to talk to you, but since you weren't here Chi-Chi helped me," Bulma said stirring some sauce. "Oh what did you need to talk about?" Goku asked "Goku, mind your business. Now you three go wash up for dinner," Chi-Chi interjected. Gohan ran to his room, and Goku walked into the living room. Bulma looked at Vegeta and she smiled at him, all he did was nod and turned to follow Goku. After they got cleaned up they walked back into the kitchen. "Is dinner almost ready? I am starving; Vegeta really gave me a run for my money earlier," Goku said and stretched his arms up. "Goku you are always hungry. I don't think its Vegeta's fault that you are such a fatty," Bulma teased, Vegeta had a smirk on his face and couldn't take his eyes off of her. Bulma and Chi-Chi sat the table and the three Saiyans began stuffing their face. Chi-Chi looked at Bulma and said quietly, "Are you sure you want to deal with this all the time?" They looked over and Vegeta and Goku were fighting over a piece of bread. Everyone started to laugh at the two. "Why do you two fight over everything? There is enough for everyone!" Bulma giggled, Vegeta and Goku blushed and everyone continued to laugh at them.
After dinner, Goku stretched his arms up again. "Oh man I am full, Gohan what do you say to a bath?" "Sounds great! Let's go!" Gohan exclaimed and ran from the table. Bulma got up from her seat and started to clear the table. "Let me help you with the dishes," she suggested to Chi-Chi, but Chi-Chi politely refused. "You and Vegeta are more than welcome to stay here tonight if you don't want to fly all the way back to Capsule Corp.," she told the pair. Vegeta looked at Bulma like he wanted her to make the decision; it kind of took Bulma by surprise. "I think we will be okay to make the trip back. But thank you for the offer," Bulma smiled. She gathered up some of her things and began to walk to the door, Vegeta following behind her. As they stepped outside Goku and Gohan were in a tub over a fire wrestling in the water, "Well Goku, I will see you soon. Probably in three years," Bulma said. "Three years to the date for sure, Vegeta, good luck and train hard," Goku waved with one hand while the other was holding Gohan under water. Vegeta nodded and followed Bulma to the ship. Once they were on the ship and had taken off, Bulma looked at Vegeta. "I am surprised you decided to ride with me, I figured you would have flown home yourself. It's nice to have some company though, even if he doesn't say much," she said. "He doesn't have the chance to say anything, because a wench is talking to loud," Vegeta teased. Bulma talked to him on the ride home, this time Vegeta seemed to be listening.
Laughing at some comments she would make, or frowning at her when she said something he thought was stupid. It made the flight back to Capsule Corp. seem to go faster. She noticed that he seemed calmer than the last time she had spoke with him. As they landed the ship, Bulma hopped out. "I really enjoy talking with you Vegeta," She smiled; Vegeta couldn't believe how beautiful she looked with the way the moonlight was hitting her face. Her eyes where glittery, and happy, and her lips looked so perfect. He smiled at her, and she smiled back. "So you do have teeth, and they are really nice," she joked with him; he rolled his eyes, and began to walk inside. Once inside he wanted to shower and go to bed. He was genuinely tired. Bulma began to walk upstairs, "Vegeta, I bought you some new clothes. They all seem like something you would wear, none of it is pink. And I am going to finish up the Gravity Room tomorrow; dad has been working on it. It shouldn't take me long to—"Suddenly there were lips pressed to hers, she didn't even see him move to her.
Next thing she knew she was locked in a passionate kiss. She wasn't entirely sure it was Vegeta. She trailed her hands up to his hair; it was coarse but soft at the same time. Vegeta couldn't believe what he was doing, but he was enjoying it. Her body felt so soft against his. He lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He carried her up the stairs and to her room. They kissed the whole time. He sat her down on her bed, but broke the kiss. He was standing up with his legs position between her knees and Bulma was sitting up looking at him. She couldn't say anything, but she didn't really want to ruin the moment. He grabbed her hands leaned up and lightly kissed her lips. "Thank you," he said softly. He turned on his heel and left the room. Bulma had her hand on her chest breathing heavy. "I think I have finally found my Prince Charming," she whispered to herself. Vegeta leaned up against her door with his back to it. "Everything is about to change," he said with a smirk on his face.
AN: That's all folks! Things are heating up. But the next chapter is going to be legit! So be prepared.
