Author Note: I don't know why but I found it hard writing this chapter. I am staying with it tho for all my wonderful peeps! Thanks for all the reviews on the last chapter. LOVED IT, so keep the reviews coming!
Chapter 25 Freedom?
Bulma didn't know if she was going to be able to wait until the baby was born and she didn't think Vegeta would last that long. She needed to get him out of there and now. She needed to come up with a plan. She started to pace the room that late night thinking about something to do, a scheme. She knew the guard next to the prison entrance had the key, but she couldn't drug them. She knew they had to be too strong for that. Bulma felt her mind start to tire of thinking and wandering so she decided to call it a night. She laid in bed letting her mind fall into a slumber of dreams of being with Vegeta once again.
The week had gone by and the party had arrived. Bulma didn't really know what the party was, but she had a lot to get together and done. She was standing in the ballroom watching the other slaves making sure everything was done right because Bulma knew that if it wasn't then it was her behind that would be in trouble. She watched as Goku and Chichi walked in to check in on the decorating.
"Bulma, it looks fabulous. You really have a talent here!" Chichi clasped her hands together looking around in awe.
"Thank you." Bulma smiled at the Goddess. She was glad that she was fitting in so well. Over the week she and Chichi had become friends for the most part. They talk to each other and Chichi had always been a great listener through everything with Bulma. She had told Chichi about Radditz and what he had done to her, but Chichi sadly told her there was nothing she could do. Radditz is Goku's brother and he had a lot above her. Even tho she is the wife of Goku that didn't give her much as a lot would think.
"Chichi, you never told me what this party was for?" Bulma asked.
"Oh, well you can say it is just a gathering. We don't celebrate holidays like you humans do so we don't have times like that for us to get together. So you could say this is our holiday time for us to be all together. All the Gods and Goddesses from all over will come tonight." Chichi smiled with excitement.
"What about Vegeta?" Bulma was curious if he was going to be invited even if he was in prison. He should be able to come also since he is one of the brothers.
Goku quickly turned to look at the small human. "What about him? He shouldn't be able to come after disobeying me and the law. He needs to learn his lesson."
"Yes but on Earth even the humans that do wrong we either still invite them or go see them because they are family." Bulma wanted Vegeta to come, so she was able to see him once again.
Goku just stared at her, she had a point. He hated that she was right. "Fine I will look into it, but don't think this will give you time to be with him. He will be in our sight at all times and you are not to try any funny business."
"Of course. I would never wrong you for all that you have done for me." Bulma lied.
Goku and Chichi wave to Bulma taking their leave to check in on the food. Bulma continued to help the slaves and do her part to get everything done and ready. Once things were complete she was told by Chichi she was to come to the party, to enjoy herself. Bulma was in shock, she didn't think she would be invited to a God's party since she was only human. She walked to her room to find a dress sitting on her bed. Walking over to her bed lifting the dress up by the hanger to get a better look at it, Bulma had loved the dress. It was a dark black color with small sparkles covering it like stars in the night. The dress would reach the floor with a slit on one side to reach the top of her thigh. The back of the dress would set above her bottom with the front swooping down slightly to show her cleavage with a thin strap to sit on her shoulders. Bulma was in awe that Chichi must have picked this out for her and with such good taste. She had about a hour to get ready so Bulma quickly jumped in the shower to get ready.
Bulma did a once look over in the mirror to make sure everything looked good on her. She had on the dress that Chichi had picked out for her. She had her long blue locks down with curls at the ends with a little make up on for the final touch. She was happy with the outcome but her stomach was not ready for the night. Her bump was very noticeable through the dress and she had hoped that no one would ask her about it. Luckily Chichi and Vegeta already knew but if Kylie or Radditz was there that could make the situation worse. Bulma took a deep breath and started her way to the ballroom.
She was walking down the hallways to the ballroom but she noticed the hallways were much busier this time. The servants were busy getting food together, making any last minute adjustments that Chichi might have asked for. Bulma started to think that maybe she needed to help her people, but heard Chichi at the end of the hallway calling her name.
"BULMA! Over here. Hurry, the party is just getting started." Bulma started to pick her pace up trying to get to Chichi. "Oh Bulma you look beautiful. I knew that would look great on you. Don't I have such great taste?"
"Yes, I love it. Thank you." Bulma smiled at Chichi. Chichi grabbed Bulma by the hand and led her to the ballroom. Upon walking into the ballroom everything just seemed so different with the lights dimmed and the room filled with all the Gods and Goddesses. Bulma let her eyes skim the room in search of one certain God, but saw no sign of him. She wanted to ask Chichi but she didn't want to put Chichi in a bad mood bothering her of it. Maybe Goku still decided to not let Vegeta come. Bulma continued to let Chichi lead her to the back of the ballroom where Goku had been seated.
"Look Goku, doesn't she look beautiful. I have such good taste picking out dresses." Goku nodded at Chichi agreeing with her. "Come Goku, I want to dance. We need to enjoy this time alone we have. Bulma, I set your chair right next to my throne, so if you need to sit please feel free to rest if need be. Enjoy yourself, have fun!" Chichi pulled Goku out to the dance floor.
Bulma decided to take the seat looking out at the dance floor letting her eyes skim the crowd. She was happy that so far she saw no sign of Kylie or Radditz and hoped for it to stay that way. Bulma noticed out of the corner of her eye someone occupying the seat next to her. Looking over she felt her mouth fall open.
"Well, Bulma dear. How have you been?" Kylie tried to say in the sweetest way possible.
"That is none of your concern." Bulma turned her head the other way not giving any attention to her.
"I heard you tried talking Goku into letting Vegeta come. You know you pretty much had it, Goku was going to let him come, but I quickly changed him mind. Telling him how Vegeta could possibly escape and come for Goku's downfall."
"I don't care to listen to anything you have to say." Bulma continued to let her eyes scan the dance floor watching the Gods and Goddesses dance the night away.
Kylie was about to leave when she noticed Bulma's protruding stomach. "Are you fucking pregnant?"
"Yes, but not with whom you think it is, so don't be spreading lies." Bulma quickly stood to her feet ready to attire for the night. She had all the fun she could take for one night. She started to walk to her room to rest her tired feet when an idea had popped into her head. This would be the perfect night to get Vegeta out. With all the Gods in the ballroom drinking and having a good time it would be perfect for her to get him out of there, but she still needed to find a way to get the key from the guard. She started to walk to the cave and noticed that not far from the cave was the little hut that she assumed the guard was in. She very quietly tipped toed to the window to peek inside. She could see the guard sitting on a chair tilted back… asleep? Bulma was astounded at how easy this might be after all. She didn't think the guard would be sleeping. She carefully opened the door peering inside to see the guard never moved and was still sleeping. She could hear light snores coming from his agape mouth. From his belt she could see a ring of keys clamped on to a hook. She brought her hand to the keys to silent them from jingling with one hand while using the other hand to try to open the clasp. She felt her heart pounding with nervousness with her palms sweating which wasn't helping her at all. She could hear her heart pounding in her ears now drowning out all other sound she was hearing. Cautiously she opened the clasp at last freeing it from the guard's belt. She stood to make her leave but heard the guard start to mumble like he was going to wake up, Bulma wasted on no time on getting out of the hut. Once outside she hid herself in the bush waiting a few minutes to make sure he was not going to come out and check. When she heard no other sound or movements from inside the hut she let her head peer inside once more. Seeing the guard had fallen back sleep she made her way to the cave.
Bulma sped down the stairs as fast as her feet could carry her. This was it, she was going to free Vegeta and hopefully have things back to the way she wanted it. Once she reached his cell she softly called his name, "Vegeta." But heard nothing, no movement, no response. Bulma started to panic thinking there was something wrong, that maybe he was… No he couldn't. She wouldn't believe it. She used the keys but with over 20 keys on the ring she had to go through and find the right one. After about the 12th key she was finally able to get the prison door open. Bulma rushed inside trying to find Vegeta.
She saw his figure laying on the hard metal bed in the cell, running to him to wake him up she noticed his eyes were shut and breathing lightly."Vegeta wake up."
Vegeta slowly opened his eyes to see Bulma standing over him. He was in shock that she was in the cell, which meant... He quickly sat up looking around. "How the hell did you get in here?"
"There's a party going on and everyone is there. I went to the hut to see the guard was sleeping. This is a better time than any. We need to get out of here." She watched Vegeta move his feet letting them connect with the ground. She noticed how sluggish he was moving. "Are you alright?"
"These fucking handcuffs have made me so weak. Do you have a key for them?" Bulma grabbed the ring of keys to find the right key but she tried to insert one of the keys she noticed all these keys were far too big for his handcuffs.
"None of these will fit, but this was all the guard had on him. I don't understand." Bulma let her hands drop in defeat thinking this wasn't the greatest idea and wasn't well thought up.
"I am sure Goku fucking has it. I have enough strength to get out of here. We will deal with it when I am out of here and someplace safe." Vegeta stood to his wobbly feet making his way for the door. Bulma followed him closely helping him if he needed it. She knew she wouldn't be much help for him since he is bigger than her but the fact of being there is enough.
The couple finally made it to the top of stairs. Bulma peeked around outside to make sure the coast was clear. "Where are we going?"
"There is a small cave over by the waterfall at the pond. No one else knows of it as far as I know." Bulma followed after Vegeta. Bulma had hoped that no one would see them.
Once they arrived at the small entry to the cave, Bulma seemed a little worried to go inside. She carefully followed Vegeta inside to a little clearing area. There was some light flowing in from a small hole on the ceiling of the cave. Bulma wasn't sure how she was going to get the key from Goku without him knowing if he even had it. She watched as Vegeta plopped down on the floor with exhaustion. She didn't know how much longer he was going to last with the handcuffs draining him.
"I am going to go back to the party and see if I can acquire where the keys are." Bulma stood to leave but was stopped by Vegeta's hand.
"They are going to notice that I am gone. Play dumb so they don't accuse you." Bulma nodded her head. She didn't want to leave Vegeta out here by himself.
When Vegeta had stopped Bulma that was when he finally got a better look at her. The dress she had on which made her look more of an angel with her small stomach. He hated that the weakling had knocked her up but there was a part of him that made him wonder if maybe the baby was his. He pulled Bulma down so she was eye level with him. It had been far to long for him being separated from her. He pulled her into his lips tasting her once again letting his tongue flick inside her mouth with hunger. Bulma moved so she was straddling his lap wrapping her arms tightly around his neck never wanting to let go. She pulled her mouth away letting her lips move down his neck, that was when she heard him. Vegeta was breathing very hard and out of breath. She had never heard him breath that hard for air and that made Bulma worry more about him. She pulled back to look into his eyes to see he was barely able to keep them open.
"I need to hurry and find the key. You look horrible." Bulma knew she needed to hurry. She wasn't going to lose him.
"Thanks." Vegeta tried to chuckle.
"This isn't a joke Vegeta. I am worried.
"Don't. I will be fine. Just find that key as soon as you can."
"I will come back as soon as I can to check on you." Bulma stood off of Vegeta to let him lay down. Bulma turned to leave the cave but glanced back at Vegeta one last time. She hated that she was leaving him but she would be back soon and hopefully with the key. She rushed back to the party to see that it was still going and just as alive as when it started. She found Chichi and Goku on the dance floor and clearly had been drinking. She noticed a lot of the Gods had been feeling very good with what they have been drinking. She made her way to the chair she once had sat in. She let her mind start to conceive a plan to get the key and to make sure that it was Goku that had it. She knew if she talked to Chichi maybe she would spill it out, but Bulma knew there was no way tonight she was going to get it from her. She wasn't going to waste another time here at the party and started to walk back to her room.
She changed out of the dress Chichi had found for her and placed her pajamas on. She wanted sleep to take over but she found it difficult. She was worried about Vegeta being in the cave alone and then worried about herself. She knew the Gods would point blame at her, but she had to muster up the best surprising face she could do. She wouldn't let them know what had really happened.
The following morning Bulma had awoken to a table covered with breakfast food for her to start her day. She started to eat the food when Chichi had walked into her room. Bulma took a deep breath thinking this was it.
"Hey Bulma, you left early last night. Was your stomach upsetting you with the little baby inside?" Chichi asked worriedly, joining Bulma at the table.
"No, I was just tired and decided to head back. So how are things going?" Bulma wanted to know if they found out Vegeta was missing yet. She couldn't stand the waiting.
"No just the same thing a different day. You know I was thinking, if you wanted I could take you to see Vegeta again as long as you don't tell." Chichi smiled hoping to brighten Bulma's day.
"No thank you. I was starting to think that I need to try and move on. That it is obviously not going to happen for Vegeta and I to be together."Bulma lied through her teeth. She figured that when they did find out Vegeta was gone and if she was acting this way then they wouldn't accuse her so quickly.
"Oh, well alright then." Chichi's smile had fallen from her small face.
"I am curious tho. When I did see Vegeta the last time he looked so weak. I know the handcuffs are to restrain him but are they... well... killing him?" Bulma was trying not to sound worried for Vegeta to continue with her lie.
"Well in a way yes, but I don't think Goku would allow it to come to that. Vegeta is his brother and as much as he cannot stand him, he won't let him die. He holds the key so it will be his choice and his choice alone." Chichi took a bite out of a piece of toast sitting on the table.
"Oh, well I guess time will tell, then."
Bulma and Chichi continued eating breakfast having a small conversation about other things taking place. Then Goku had barged into the room with two guards behind him. Bulma knew what this was more than likely about.
"You!" Goku pointed at Bulma. "Vegeta is gone from his cell and a guard had seen you visiting him. The guard didn't think anything of it until Vegeta came up missing!"
Bulma was stunned, she didn't think anyone had saw her. She made sure she was very careful going to see him. She didn't know how to handle this when the situation had taken a turn in this direction for the worse.