A/N: I'm sorry that I haven't updated in a week (or more). I'm finally moved in to my new house and now I have to unpack. And on top of that, I haven't got any internet here yet, so I've been playing Dragon Ball: Origins on my DSi all week. It's actually pretty hilarious. Bulma fangirls over Yamcha and I'm just like, no! You save that for Vegeta, missy. Anyway I appreciate the reviews and favorites and follows. Without further delay, here we go!
Btw my wifi just popped on O_O so taking advantage and posting this x:
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Chapter Nine – Surprise
Finally, after two months, Vegeta had reached the planet. It was right in the middle of an asteroid belt. It would be a challenge to train there with asteroids plummeting toward the empty planet, but Vegeta always welcomed a challenge. Although it was tough to train there, he managed. It was a rather flat planet, with few trees and small, dirty pools of water. Occasionally he would have to shatter a space rock or two, but they were never big. He was constantly frustrated with himself and couldn't seem to understand why he couldn't become a Super Saiyan. Not long after he arrived, he saw a face he hadn't been expecting to see for a long time.
"Kakarot?"
Bulma absently looked at the clothes in the maternity store. She now had a baby bump that couldn't be hidden very well. Even though she was only a little over four months, her pregnancy was progressing faster since her baby was half Saiyan. Half Saiyan – she would have to get used to that. Her doctor had determined that the baby was to be a boy. From the kicks she felt in her abdomen, she was certain he was going to be as strong his father.
"Honey, what do you think of this dress? Isn't it just so nice? I think you'd look great in it!" Mrs. Briefs smiled, holding out a sundress that was a combination of swirled blues and silver.
"Thanks, mom. I like it. I already know it'll fit, because I just tried something of that size on. Put it in my cart, and then we'll just go pay for the stuff I have now."
"Okay." The two went to the register and paid for the items. Bulma would have been embarrassed to shop her by herself, but since her mother was with her, she felt fine. She had been asked when she was due a few times and she had answered with, "about four months." Although it could be three. The pregnancy just seemed to keep progressing faster.
Bulma was hungry, but her mother told her to wait until they got home. Once they reached Capsule Corp, Bulma grabbed her bags of clothes and opened the door to the house. She nearly fell over when all of her friends jumped up and yelled surprise. Bulma laughed happily.
"Hi guys! Uh, what're you doing here?"
"It's a surprise baby shower!" Chi-Chi smiled. "Your wonderful mother put it together."
Bunny smiled and went to the kitchen to bring out the food. She knew how much the men here could eat. Bulma was thrilled to see Krillen, Piccolo, Goku, Chi-Chi, Gohan, Master Roshi, his turtle and Oolong. There was a sore spot in her heart, noticing the very obvious absence of Yamcha and Puar. For some reason, she missed his company. Bulma put it behind her and socialized, letting her friends feel her belly. She ate the fabulous food her mother cooked and laughed when Goku went back for fifths. Piccolo only drank water, and her mother had been sure to get the good kind for him. Bulma made a mental note to thank her mother later for the amazing party.
Soon it was time to open gifts. Bulma opened her mother and father's first. It was a top of the line crib complete with blue sheets and blankets. She smiled and thanked the two (her father had come later during the party since there was a big project in the lab), and opened Master Roshi, Krillen, and Oolong's next. It was a baby monitor and a couple of baby toys, as well as an electric baby swing. She hugged them as thanks and gave Master Roshi an evil glare when he tried to peek down her shirt. Piccolo had gotten the baby some clothes and bottles (Bulma had decided to bottle-feed. Chi-Chi told her that breastfeeding hurts). He nodded his head, anticipating her thanks, but she gave him a hug, too. The namekian blushed. Bulma could make anyone blush, pregnant or not. The turtle had found a few pearls and had Roshi put them, along with some shells, onto a homemade picture frame with a picture of the whole gang in it. Bulma's eyes welled up with tears at this. She fervently thanked the turtle and opened Goku, Chi-Chi, and Gohan's gift. It was a pumpkin seat and a rocking chair. Goku stopped her before she could say thanks.
"Ah, but I have one more gift for you! Come outside, I'll show you." There was a twinkle in his eye and Chi-Chi smiled encouragingly at her. The two stepped outside and Goku whistled.
"Cover your eyes!" He smiled. Humoring him, she tightly closed her eyes and covered them with her hands. She waited patiently for a few moments. She was excited. What could it possibly be?
Suddenly she felt strong arms wrap around her.
"Uh, Goku, can I uncover my eyes now? What are you doing?" When he didn't answer, she put her arms down and opened her eyes. Goku was nowhere in sight, but the gorgeous man in front of her made nothing else matter.
"Vegeta!" Bulma threw her arms around him. Out of everything she had gotten today, Vegeta was the best. She wanted to start crying, but didn't want to appear weak to him. So she just hugged him and savored his scent, the way his hair looked when the breeze hit it, how his warm, tan skin felt on her own. Too soon, he pulled back. Vegeta looked into her beautiful blue eyes.
"Hey," He said simply, a smirk on his face. He was just about as excited as she was, but he'd never show it. Although Goku promised to bring him back to the planet he was destroying in the morning, Vegeta was still anxious to get back. His annoying feelings for Bulma won out over anything else at the moment. He could almost see the happiness radiating from her.
"It's so great to see you! Uh, sorry I don't look my best, but I'm pregnant here and I didn't even know people were coming over, and I –" Vegeta cut her off with a kiss that could stop the Earth from turning.
"You look…simply gorgeous." He whispered, sending a shiver through her. Some instinct deep within him told him to take her, but he decided it would be a bad idea since she was pregnant. He sighed and tried not to think of things that would embarrass him. Bulma heard his inner turmoil and laughed.
"Ah, don't worry, only a few months until little Trunks is due."
"What? Trunks? That's what you've decided to name him?"
"Yeah, it just came to me, and I thought, 'well isn't this a cute name'."
Vegeta stepped back and crossed his arms. "I thought we would name him Vegeta, just like his father and grandfather."
"No," Bulma stepped closer to him and he turned his head away. She kissed his cheek. "Trunks is his name. Come, let's go inside and socialize, mister antisocial."
"I'm not going to associate myself with those idiots."
"Yes you are. Please, Veggie?" Pleading blue eyes looked up at him. She grasped his hand tightly.
"Fine, but I don't want to. I hope you know I won't be enjoying this at all."
Bulma giggled and pulled him inside. Goku heard them coming, putting his hand on the back of his neck and smiling.
"Do you like your 'gift'?"
"I really love it. Thanks Goku."
Lo...love? Vegeta thought. In response she squeezed his hand. Eventually, everyone left with party favors that Bunny had made for everyone.
"I'll be back bright and early," Goku said before he left. Vegeta nodded and Bulma frowned. Bulma's parents left the two alone.
"Why can't you just stay?" Bulma asked as she pulled on a blue tank top and jean capris.
"The spaceship is on the planet I'm staying on," Vegeta said, sitting on her bed. "And, also, I won't be back until I'm a Super Saiyan."
"Will you be here for the birth of your son?"
He didn't answer, unsure of this.
"You jerk! You better be here for that!"
"I'll try, woman! But if I don't get strong enough, we all die."
"Don't be ridiculous! I'm sure Goku could take them."
Vegeta glared at her. Was she insulting his strength, or just insinuating that Kakarot was better than him? Recognizing her error, she plunked down next to him and put her hand on his leg.
"I didn't mean it like that. I just want you to be with me, you know?"
He wasn't satisfied. Of course he wanted to be with her, as well, but now he vowed to himself that he'd be better than Kakarot. Mostly for his pride, but also to impress her. He picked up the remote to her television and turned it on to a romantic movie. He realized she favored this form of entertainment a while back and the two snuggled together, Vegeta wiping her tears away when she cried because of tragedies and the happy ending. She seemed so fragile sometimes, but at others she sure was feisty. He laid a hand on her stomach and felt his son kick at his hand. Bulma winced. He was proud that the child was strong, but upset that it hurt her. Wordlessly, he transferred a bit of energy to her. She sighed in relief. Vegeta asked the question that had been eating him away for a little while.
"Why did you cry at the end of the movie?"
"It was so happy. They got married and he told her how much he loved her…I don't know, I guess it's just every girl's dream."
Vegeta took this into consideration. "Hm."
"I'm tired…I mean, really, I'd love to stay awake and just kiss you all night, but man, he sure makes me tired." Bulma patted her belly. Vegeta almost blushed at her straightforward attitude.
Vegeta kissed her for a long time before he let her lie down and try to sleep. He shut off the television and lie down next to her, him on his side and her on her back. The rest of the night, they both got the best sleep they'd had in a while.
At around ten in the morning, Goku lightly shook the pair awake and told Vegeta he would be taking him back now, if he wished. Remembering his promise to himself, he said yes. He kissed Bulma goodbye and Goku used his instant transmission to take him back to the planet he had decided to name after the only person he'd ever cared for. Bulma. Never mind the fact that he was going to blow it up soon.
A/N: Reviews, follows, favorites…these are all accepted very gladly. Please tell me what you thought of this chapter. Also, if you like The Hunger Games, look out for my A/U story I will be posting soon in that category. c:
