Again I'm sorry for the late update! I've been working like crazy! I only have one day off a week so it's hard to find time to write, and keep up with my other responsibilities! Anyway I hope you like it! And if you think you know what's causing the sickness or who inbox me and maybe I'll tell you ;)

Vegeta sat there with his princess and ate silently, he was trying to figure out whom or what could be causing this. He knew he had made many enemies over the years but nothing happening was ringing any bells with Vegeta. This didn't remind him of any planets he'd purged or the creatures that lived within them.

"Woman"

"Yes"

Bulma asked never looking up from her plate. She was still consumed in the happenings around the city. She had a few leads but nothing solid. She was hoping Vegeta might be able to help once she found out some more information. She needed to find a way to hack into the old files from Frieza's computer systems. He still had a home base planet that did not get destroyed so there had to be more records out there.

-find them"

"I'm sorry Vegeta what did you say?"

"Why were you not listening!"

"I'm sorry babe, I was just thinking of some more possibilities."

"Do not call me babe, and I was telling you we will find them"

"Sorry my prince"

She smiled up at him and for a moment when her eyes met his, the whole world stopped, she always got butterflies looking into his ebony orbs. She loved this man and he was the only person that ever made her feel safe and she knew that when he said something he meant it. Vegeta was a man of honor and pride. He never lied to anyone, and he never broke a promise.

"Woman you're daydreaming again, get back to work and I'll contact the others on the scouters and see what they've found."

"Good idea Vegeta. I'll let you know if I find anything."

"Hn"

"Son, did you hear that?"

The queen said only loud enough that her son could hear. She knew Bulma's hearing was getting better but she also knew that when consumed in her work Bulma heard nothing.

"No"

"Shh, listen, in the distance. It's screaming. Get Bardock and the boys to come back now. We must find a place to keep safe until we know what we are dealing with. It's getting closer, and we don't know how it will affect us Saiyans, or Bulma. Until we have more information we mustn't be foolish."

"I agree mother, I am letting nothing happen to my mate. She will not feel pain again…..Bardock, come in, Bardock."

"Yes sire"

"Come back to the hotel now, we have a lot to discuss, scout a place for us to stay that is hidden and far from the dangers. I do not want anything to happen to my mate."

"As you wish"

The Queen walked over to Bulma while Vegeta paced waiting on the others.

"Bulma dear, how is the research going?"

"Oh, hi, um its going okay. I um have some leads but I need to do something that Vegeta is not going to like."

"What's that Princess?"

"I have to hack into Frieza's mainframe on his home base, I have a feeling that I will find everything I'm looking for there but Vegeta is not going to agree with that. I know that we still have to worry about his brother finding us and while I'm a genius and can hack any computer system on Earth I don't know how advanced other technologies are."

"Oh I see. Are you certain that if you hack into his systems you will find what you are searching for?"

"Yes highness I am, I need to just talk with him and let him know my findings."

"Indeed dear you do. He just might surprise you."

"Yeah, your right, thank you! Can I ask you something a little personal?"

"You may, but I cannot promise I will answer."

"Fair enough, what are your thoughts of Bardock?"

"He is a loyal, strong soldier and a dear friend to my family."

"So he's just like Goku is to me, but Goku is a little more…..whats the best word I'm looking for here…."

"Kakarot is what Saiyans would call a pure heart. Although his power has far exceeded any other pure hearts, and they are rare in our people but his mother was also one. She was kind, gentle, caring and believed in giving everyone a second chance."

"Oh I see. Well that's helpful and explains a lot. Well I need to go speak with Vegeta, feel free to look over the little bit that I have found."

"Thank you sweetheart I will. And be patient with my son, he cares for you deeply and has a very hard time showing his emotions, but I'm sure you know that."

"Yes I did, but it's nice to hear it. Thank you."

Bulma smiled leaving Sakura to look over the leads.

"Vegeta"

"Hn"

"Can I talk to you?"

Vegeta turned to face her and grabbed her small hands pulling her into his chest. He wrapped his muscular arms around her and held her tight inhaling her wonderful scent. She was his world and with the help of his mother he is showing her more and more, but always in the privacy of closed doors.

"Vegeta hon, I have a serious question to ask you."

He looked down into her big blue eyes and could see the despair behind them.

"What is it?"

"Well I think I may have found something"

"Yes, that is good news is it not?"

"No it is, but I've hit a dead end and I have to do something very dangerous to get the answers and possibly a cure that we will need."

"What are you getting at woman?"

"I have to hack into Frieza's computer mainframe on Planet Chill and see if my assumptions are correct, but I don't know how advanced their technology is and I know that we are trying not to lead Cooler to us and I don't want to upset you but I really want to save my parents and the others and-"

"WOMAN!"

"Yeah?"

"You were rambling again."

"I'm sorry Vegeta, I'm just scared and I want to fix this!"

-BANG-

"GUYS WE HAVE TO GET OUT OF HERE NOW!"

"Kakarot what is meaning of this?"

"Vegeta I don't have time to explain but we need to go NOW!"

Vegeta grabbed Bulma, while Bardock ran over to the Queen and scooped her up in his arms. She was taken back by this but did not protest and held onto him tightly. They started for the door and before they could get out people with the sickness were rushing them. Radditz and Goku took to their fighting stance and began knocking them out. They were given orders NOT to kill anyone until Bulma found if there was a cure. When the brothers cleared the path they all took to the sky high enough to be out of sight so they could figure out a plan. Bulma was shaking violently in Vegeta's arms and tears were falling from her face.

"What the hell was that!"

"Vegeta we came as fast as we could but we were too busy training to notice that the people had been infected."

"FOOLS! INSOLENT FOOLS!"

"Vegeta please don't yell anymore, I can't take it!"

He had nearly forgotten about the frail woman in his arms he so angry with the brothers for being so careless. He looked down at Bulma but could not see her face, she had buried it in his chest and her long blue locks had fallen forward.

"What are we going to do now? They've taken over the hotel and we needed the room for Bulma to find answers Vegeta, what happens now?"

"I will figure it out but we must find a place to camp that is not infected."

"I have capsules with me Vegeta so if we find a safe place I can work in the capsule house and I can also build a shield around it so it can't be seen, and whoever is inside, there energy won't be felt either."

"I must say for a woman you are rather smart."

"Compliment hidden within an insult?...I'll take it. Thanks Vegeta!"

"Kakarot and Radditz search the area and find us a place hidden. Your father and I will stay here with the women."

"Yes sir!"

Radditz and Goku flew off to search for a safe spot. Vegeta turned his back to Bardock who was still holding tightly to his mother. Vegeta knew deep down Bardock had always cared for the Queen in a way other than being just a loyal subject, but he also knew that Bardock isn't the type of man to betray so many people by following suite to those feelings. He gripped Bulma tighter and laid a kiss upon her head. He loved this woman and would die to protect her. While Vegeta was lost in thought Bardock and Sakura were having their own conversation.

"Bardock, you may put me down now, I can fly"

"Yes highness, I'm sorry"

"It is quite alright, you were doing your duty to the Queen and protecting me at all costs. I am honored to have such a strong and loyal soldier Bardock."

"I'm flattered you think so highness."

Sakura stood there with her arms still around his neck and looked into his eyes, they were kind but demanded respect and were powerful. The way he looked at her made her feel like a young girl again. And while she knew neither would disrespect their previous mates that way but they would also not do that to Vegeta or his sons.

"Bardock, I want to thank you for your loyal service in the royal army. And I apologize for not having seen your power increase, you should have been higher than a low class."

"I am loyal to the royal family, no matter my ranking, and so are my sons."

"Yes, very much so."

"Vegeta, Father we found a mountain about 3,000 miles away. It's a short flight but no sign of any life and there is a cave atop the mountain that would be the perfect spot for the capsule house."

"Good work my boys!"

"Take us there. Woman get your capsules ready."

They all flew off towards their new home for the next, Kami only knows how long. Bulma was relieved that they found a place, she need a nice long and hot bath with a tall glass of wine! Good thing she brought the larger home with her, not only was it stocked with food already but there were also back up capsules inside as well. When they reached the cave she opened the house and went straight to her master suite and drew a hot bath leaving the others to explore the home. She needed some time to herself and she finally started to let her muscles relax.