A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. (Mrs. Brief )

Last Time

Gaping like a fish at the warriors' words Biana was stunned love, "You 'are' insane.

Y-you think that I l-love Vegeta!"

"Oh quit trying to hide it Bulma," Krillin cooed "As much as I hate to see it I agree

with Goku."

"SHUT UP SHUT UP YOU IDIOTS"
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The Plan

Looking over Bulma's appearance once more Krillin realized that she still had not explained her transformation, she didn't even mention what it was like being kidnapped by Mimbek. "Bulma, you still haven't said anything about your new look. And how did you escape from that maniac Mim-what's-his-name anyhow?"

Glaring at the little midget who questioned her she couldn't help but be disgusted with him. How dare this traitorous little dope disrespect her father's name and honor, deciding to play dumb she decided it would be best to answer the question about her hair. Crossing her arms she stood regally before them

"Listen, I..."

Biana paused, should she confirm to them that she indeed 'had' blue hair... Might as well, since they seem to think she was someone else, someone who apparently also have blue hair. Then a thought occurred to her. Why not play along with it. After all, the way they were talking to her it's as if they and this other woman were goodfriends. And, most importantly, it seems that she and Vegeta were also... bosom buddies-in all sense of the words. Thinking back to her previous encounter with the man she realized that this could be the reason why Vegeta was behaving in such a strange manner towards her while they were in her bedroom.

Flash Back

"Do you remember me?"

"Remember you my Lord?"

"Don't play games with me woman... what did Mimbek do to you?"

"Mimbek?" Looking at her feet she repeated a lie "Wasn't he the man who was banished for treason from this planet? What would -he- do to me?"

"Listen woman, Mimbek did something to you and I want to know what it is."

Stepping closer to her he raised her head with his fingers "and I'll find out whether you help me... or not."

Gasping at his close proximity Biana could believe what she was hearing, or seeing, unconsciously she drew in his scent then responded "I will give you all the assistance you need your highness."

Raising her eyes to meet his she felt lost in his dark pupils, drinking in the dark cool look as it was a drug she felt her self being crushed into his embrace. So warm, so comforting, so right.

End Flash Back

This can be used to her advantage.

Looking at their eager faces, so trusting and willing to believe anything she said "I wanted a change..." running her fingers through her short hair she continued "What, don't you like it?"

Rubbing the back of his neck Goku smiled " Ofcourse, all your new hairstyles fit you! And I know Vegeta will definitely like it."

Biana snorted, there he goes again mentioning the pompous so called prince.

"Geeze Bulma, what are you doing out here, were you hiding from Mimbek?" Gohan questioned since none of the adults seemed to be bringing up the subject.

Biting the inside of her jaw Biana realized that she had to be sharp around the little brat. Looking around at the trees, sky and then the semi-destroyed ship she decided to act as if she herself was unaware of her surroundings. "Ugh...I...well you found me." She pointed at the men "How should I know what's going on!"

Gohan's brightened "Ah, did Mimbek imprison you on that ship when he came back to Planet Vegeta. Maybe he wanted to blackmail Vegeta!"

Goku features darkened "If that's the case I can see that Vegeta didn't fall for the trick."

"Huh, what do you mean Goku?" Krillin asked realizing that his usual happy friend was now thinking seriously

"Look around, there's blood everywhere."

Pretending to just notice the blood Biana also looked around her surroundings.

"Man, it's so dark how can you see blood?" Krillin asked straining his eyes

Goku continued "I not only see it but I smell it. I was wondering why so much blood was spilled here. now it all makes sense. Vegeta must have found Mimbek out here and, well, killed him, in revenge."

"Yeah, so why didn't he take Bulma with him after he killed Mimbek?"

"He was probably sooo engrossed in the fight that afterwards he...forgot to look for her."

"Or maybe he thought Mimbek was too smart to hide me right under Vegeta's nose, right on his ship. " Biana interjected while grinding her teeth as she listened to the tall man's understanding of how her father died. Her anger once again boiled within her. she needed to get rid of this thorn in her side! But first she needed to find his weakness. She knew Vegeta is strong, and she as of yet will not be able to match his strength. She needed a strategy. And her playing dumb, acting as if she is this Bulma person they keep referring to, will give her the opportunity to find Vegeta's weakness.

"Hey, you're probably right Bulma." Krillin realized, "Vegeta would think it would be this easy to find you. He's probably of somewhere now looking for you, and that's why he dragged us out of bed also."

"Well I'm tired"

"Yeah me too Bulma, lets get you back to the palace so that you can rest." Goku said while walking to wards Biana, bending to pick her from the ground to carry her back.

Realizing that he was moving towards her Biana stiffened and asked "What are you doing?"

"Well we can't walk back it'll take forever. So I'll carry you."

"That is not necessary." Biana replied while floating up into the air and flying a little distance away from the clearing. Realizing that they were not following her she stopped and looked back "What are you waiting for?"

Krillin was the first to respond from his shock "Ah Bulma just one more thing, you can fly?"

"Yes" Biana replied annoyed that he did think she was capable of such a simple task.

"And earlier, you attacked us."

"Well, I didn't recognize you before idiot."

"No, not why you attacked us, but how. You fired at us with your ki."

sigh "Yes Krillin, I can fly, I can fight and while leaning to fight I picked up the little trick of using my ki as a weapon. What's the big deal." Biana didn't like where his questions were going. Wasn't she, Bulma, able to do those things?

"Bulma you are not suppose to f-fly! You have never flown in your entire life!" Krillin screamed at his friend.

Realizing now that her plans were in jeopardy with Krillin's realization of her talents Biana knew she had to think of a good excuse and fast. "Hey! I'm tired from being trapped in that ship! I would like to get some sleep and if you don't mind I'll explain tomorrow! Now lets go!"

"Yeah Krillin it's late, tomorrow we'll figure it out." Goku agreed flying towards Biana.

Krillin realizing that his answers were a long way from now decided to just let the matter rest, and followed his friends to the palace.

Flying a little behind Goku Biana mentally breath a sigh of relief. They obviously trusted this Bulma person completely to accept her excuse. Now she needed to be careful not to let her actions be the reason why they would question her identity. She needed to be careful, until it was her time to strike, even if it means to act as if she is in love with the man she vowed to kill.

TBC...