Confrontation

A/N: I decided to continue this story instead of starting a new one. Please review and let me know what you think!

Bulla rolled over in her oversized bed. Her head was banging loudly as if someone was hitting her in the face with a hammer. The bright sun wasn't helping her hangover from the night before. The stream of light happened to shine directly in her bloodshot eyes. Bulla covered her face with her feather stuffed pillow. The room almost shook as an unexpected and uninvited guest entered her domain.

"Wake up now, you have fifteen minutes to get ready so I suggest you get MOVING"! The voice was way too familiar. Bulla began to moan in displeasure. She had a long night of partying at the outpost and she was exhausted. Of course, she was banned from the shady area of the kingdom. Bulla had danced, drunk, and even smoked a bit last night. She just needed a release from all of the responsibilities that had been thrown at her. The palace was finally rebuild and Bulla was given a lot more to do.

Videl Son was her mentor, disciplinary, and dream killer. Bulla looked up from the crack that laid between her pillow and sheets. Videl stood there with a very domineering look on her face with her arms folding in front of her. It had been like this for the last past month since Goten, Trunks and her father had been gone.

Videl was supposed to be teaching her how to be a Saiyan. That meant learning her new culture and norms. In all honesty, Bulla had been resisting the entire time. Videl wasn't the nicest purpose, plus she was pushy and demanding.

Bulla rolled her eyes and frowned to the strong female who had rudely awaked her from her short slumber. "Videl do you believe in sleeping in or not being a total asshole". Bulla said as she pulled the covers back. Bulla knew her limits with Videl very well. Bulla knew she could be difficult with Videl. She also knew that she should never outright tell her no about something.

Bulla remembered she refused to wake up one morning. So Videl had the bright idea to place her on the roof and left her there for hours on it. The situation wasn't that extreme to Videl, but Bulla was scared of heights and couldn't fly either. Therefore, the point had gotten across not to defy Videl Son.

"You have a meeting today with the Akitians. Your mother wants you on your best behavior. It is your responsibility to give their duchess a tour of the imperial city". Videl said as she watched Bulla lazily drag herself out of bed for the day. "Also, you will be wearing traditional clothing today". Videl said to Bulla as she looked at her with unenthused eyes.

"Anything else you want to tell me to help ruin my day"? Bulla said as she wondered off. Videl only scoffed at the disrespectful teen that was in her care. The bathroom floors were made from grey marble, the bathroom was like her own personal hot tub, and the walls were a white color that made her feel like she was in a spa. Bulla splashed cold water on her face and did her morning hygiene routine.

As she made her way from the bathroom she noticed Videl was in her normal silent bitchy mode.

"Why do I have to babysit their princess anyways"? Bulla asked as she went through her closet looking through the outfits. She was trying to decide which one she hated the least. Bulla decided on a simple outfit that still had some sort of style. Bulla hated wearing dresses and she hated wearing Saiyan clothing all the time.

They were just so dainty. The only time she was allowed to wear her own clothes was to bed, to train, and when she wasn't being drug around by the tyrant named Videl.

"She their duchess and because it's your responsibility" Videl said rolling her eyes at the blue haired heiress.

Bulla slid on the outfit and looked herself over given herself approval in the floor length mirror. The dress was strapless and came in two pieces. The top piece was like a tub top that covered her cleavage and under her breast. The bottom piece was a flowy skirt that started at her midsection. She was satisfied with the outfit.

Bulla hung her royal insignia on her neck. She entered the bathroom and began to make a hairstyle out of her wavy blue hair that was in disarray. She pulled her hair back into a sleek ponytail and applied a small amount of make-up and was done. She exited her room with Videl in tow.

"Can we hurry this along? I'm expecting a call from Goten". Bulla said as she walked through the impressively detailed hallways of the palace she called now. Videl did her best not to listen to Bulla when she talked. Most of the time it was either complaining or disagreeing either way it was a headache.

Vegeta's Ship-

"I don't give a damn what either of you want. Now, either you get this bitch fight over with or you can expect to have your asses sent right back to Planet Vegeta." Vegeta said nearly screaming at the bickering comrades. Trunks sat in the room with a black and blue eye and Goten sat on the other side of the room with a cracked rib.

"There is nothing to say to him. I don't give a damn what Goten wants to believe or not. I told him the truth". Trunks said with an ice pack over his eyes from where Goten had punched him. Goten looked at Trunks with a disgusted look on his face. Goten held his ribs from where he received a damaging punch from Trunks.

"Fuck you Trunks. Why would I believe anything you say?" Goten said standing to his feet with a slight wobble in his step. Vegeta rolled his eyes at the dramatics of the two young Saiyans in his gravity chamber. Vegeta had felt the tension between the two for the last past month they had been on their mission. It was as if they hated one another. Vegeta was tired of the pity comments here and there from them.

"Shut up! Now, either you two fix this or I will". Vegeta said in an angry manner before he exited the training arena. Vegeta locked the door behind him to ensure they weren't getting out until the situation was dead and over with.

Trunks watched his father leave and then looked to Goten. "Just spit it out Goten. I know what you're going to ask me so just do it already?" Trunks said as he was ready to finally tell his best friend the truth. Trunks hated secrets and he felt like he was harboring the darkest of them all. Goten looked at Trunks and just shook his head at the person he thought he could always trust.

"Did you have sex with Valese"? Goten said looking at Trunks with dark, and deadly eyes. Goten had been waiting for this day since he found out about the long list of Valese's betrayal. Trunks swallowed hard, but he knew it was time. He'd known for a long time that this day would come and he hadn't quite been able to brace himself for his coming doom.

"Yes, I did. It was a long time ago and I'm sorry". Trunks said waiting to be once again punched in the face. He waited a few months and still nothing. Trunks looked at Goten and he looked as if Trunks never said anything.

"Is that why you wanted to kill her? So I would never find out"? Goten asked him calmly. Trunks shook his head in shame of his confession. The list of why Trunks wanted Valese dead was beyond just her being a liar.

"I wanted her dead because she threated my family." Trunks said as he began to just watch Goten. Goten didn't get the feeling he thought he was going to. Maybe because he had already known or maybe because he didn't want to believe it. He thought he'd be angry or furious with Trunks, but instead he only disappointed.

Trunks took this time to ask his own burning question. "Did you know anything about what Valese was doing"? Trunks asked his lifelong friend. Trunks had only been stuck in limbo thinking about how he could have prevented Siana from dying in vain. Goten looked at Trunks and shook his head in disagreement.

"No, I had no clue until it happened. I would never do anything that would harm Bulla". Goten said as he heard the door opening to the simulator room. Vegeta stood outside the room leaning against the wall with signature smirk and arms crossed.

"Now that you two are finished sharing your feelings. We have a mission to complete. We are landing in Scarit within the hour." Vegeta said leaving the two alone to their own thoughts. Trunks only held out his hand toward Goten as a sign of respect. Goten looked at his hand for a couple of moments and shook his hand.

The Council's Office-

"Thank you, Lenox you've been such a help to me. I don't know how I can repay you for this". Marron said as she finished the paperwork that had been piling up on her desk all month long. Marron smiled to the tall Saiyan and he only nodded to her.

Lenox stood there with a pleasant smile. His dark brown hair short and maintained almost like a Ken Doll. He was the only council member to be kind to her and helped her out. He was a warrior and helped in military decisions through-out the empire. He wore his black armor whenever she saw him he seemed to be genuine.

"It wasn't a problem at all. How about I buy you lunch"? Lenox asked the bubbly blonde as she tucked away golden strands behind her ears. Marron looked at him with a smile and only nodded.

"I would love that. I tend to over work myself sometime and I'll even forget to eat at times". Marron said as she began to straighten up last couple of files on her desk. Lenox smiled at her and began to laugh.

"There's no doubt you're no Saiyan. I can't go three hours without eating. " Lenox said as he opened the door for her. Marron laughed at his joke and headed out the door. They began to walk together as they had been doing for the last past two weeks. She enjoyed his company and his corny jokes. Especially, when Trunks wasn't anywhere to be find. Her friend status hadn't really gained since her recent promotion and all she really wanted was someone to talk too.

Bulla wasn't really anyone she would talk to. Bulla didn't have a warm and welcoming personality. Marron was positive that Bulla didn't really like her. Lenox and Marron began walking toward their destination in the capital. They talked and joked as they walked the cobble stoned roads together. Marron would always find herself enthusing about how excited she was about her job and other things as well. Lenox mostly just listened and responded when necessary. He was a good guy.

The duo stopped outside of her favorite restaurant and sat and waited for the waitress to start serving them. "Marron have you spoken with the Prince lately concerning his take on new outpost procedures"? Lenox asked Marron as he started to drink his fruity beverage that was prepared for them. Marron frowned thinking about Trunks.

She hoped he was okay and being safe no matter where he way. "No, I haven't spoken two him in about a week. I'm hoping he'll call soon with good news for you". Lenox nodded to her and smiled to her. Marron looked at him wondering why he was always smiling to her.

"Why are you always smiling Lenox"? Marron asked as she looked over the menu. He only smirked as he and finished his drink.

"Well you're very beautiful. I can imagine the prince losing his mind knowing he left you alone. I know I would be worried". Lenox said as he saw Marron began to blush at his courtesy comment. Marron felt her face become hot and hoped the waitress would return soon to break her awkward silence.

Marron was about to speak until she saw many of the merchants and elites began to salute and bow to someone who was walking down the street. Marron looked over her shoulder and saw Bulla walking the streets with her mentor and another girl who looked like royalty. Marron didn't usually bow to Bulla, but she was going to now just for formalities. It wasn't until she notice Bulla's face change when she saw Lenox at the table.

He was all saluting his princess when she stopped in front of them. Bulla's face looked as if she had just smelt something rancid. Bulla walked over to Marron and began to whisper something to her.

"Do you make it a habit making my brother look like a fool"? Bulla said in a light whisper as she looked back to Marron. Marron gave her a confused looked. Bulla looked to Lenox and then back to Marron. In disgust she thought about all the things she knew about Marron and none of them were good at all.

"What are you talking about"? Marron asked even though she had a pretty good clue to what she meant. Bulla just shook her head to the councilor and started to walk away. Marron had a sickening feeling that things were going to get worse and she was right about that. Marron figured if she couldn't even have Bulla on her side than she was doomed. Marron watched Bulla leave with her guest in tow. She had almost forgotten about Lenox who sat across from her.

"Is everything okay? I had no clue you and the princess was close". Lenox said to her as he was left uneasy with the royal encounter. Marron just shook her head and swallowed her alcoholic drink.

"We aren't." Marron as she tucked her long blonde hair behind her ear.

Bulma's Lab:

"Vegeta you're an asshole. I can't believe that you didn't tell me you were on your way back". Bulla said as she began to tighten the nuts and bolts on the new engine for her latest spacecraft. Bulma wiped the oil from her face as she looked over the screen that had her King broadcasted on it. She heard Vegeta scoffing at her words as he just sat there in his signature pose.

"I was trying to avoid your annoying banshee screeching." Vegeta said with an irritated look on his face. Bulma only showed him her gloved middle finger to show him her disapproval with his answer.

"Well did you find any lead on Yamacha? I've done some-"Bulma was interrupted by Vegeta loudly banging his fist down on the table in front of it. Bulma jumped in surprise at his reaction to what she was about to say.

"Stay out of this. I will only say it once. I want you to have nothing to do with that piece of shit traitor. He's not worthy of you even saying his name". Vegeta said with fire in his voice and anger in his words. Bulma knew that Yamacha was a touchy story even if twenty plus years had gone by. The only problem was Bulma was sure she could help.

"Vegeta…I know how much you hate him, but I know I can find him. I wouldn't have to go anywhere near him. I can help and you know it". Bulma said doing her best not to explode like she normally would. She hated being told what to do, but she knew he cared about her safety. Vegeta just remained silent for a moment and then only shook his head with disapproval.

"Woman…I strongly suggest you stay out of this". Vegeta said with a grimace look on his handsome face. Bulma decided that for now that was what she was going to do. She was going to stay out of it. If things got to a point where she felt like he needed her than she was going to be there. It would take all the Saiyans on the planet to keep her from helping him in his time of need.

"Fine, when will you be back"? Bulma asked as she started to pull off her mechanic gloves. She looked at the time and noticed it was almost time for dinner. Vegeta started at Bulma for a couple of moments. He looked at his newly wed wife and couldn't help but smirk at his achievement. She was the mostly stunning woman to ever cross his path.

At times he wondered if he would ever truly have her and no he did. She was his queen and she had given him a beautiful daughter and a strong heir to his kingdom. Vegeta wanted nothing more than to stay in bed with her all day and enjoy her body continuously. Unfortunately, he was the king of and empire that need him as much as she did.

"Noon tomorrow." Vegeta said as he clicked of the video chat. He knew she really hated when he hung up on her without saying anything. Vegeta thought about what he really needed to tell Bulma.

Flashback-

"I don't know what you're getting at boy, but I ain't no liar". The red alien said with an attitude. This location was the last known place that Yamacha was seen. Vegeta had grown very tried and frustrated with this entire ordeal. Vegeta and Yamacha had a lot of history together. The kind of history that really pissed him off. Every time he thought about what kind of relationship he had with Bulma it made him sick. Vegeta was currently travel through farthest post in his empire.

These were just small planets that he had bases on so they weren't technically apart of his empire. Trunks looked at the red alien who had a horn growing from his forehead.

"Fine you want to play games than we will. For every second you don't tell me what I want I'll destroy one of your ships. Let's see how that might affect business". Trunks said creating an energy blast in his hands pointing toward the refurbished spacecraft's.

"You're bluffing". The alien said with a nervous tone in his voice. Goten rose an eyebrow to the alien's assumption that Trunks wasn't reckless was a mistake. Trunks only gave him a devious smirk.

Trunks sent one blast destroying two spacecraft sending shrapnel all over the places. Trunks only smirked at the destructing he had just created. There were only pieces of bent metal all over the place. The alien began to scream and plead for the carnage of his lot to stop.

'"So, let me ask this question again. What kind of ship did you sell Yamacha Iraga?" Trunks said as Goten and Vegeta just watched Trunks interrogation methods. He wasn't as hands on as Vegeta and Goten, but he knew how to get the job done.

"Ok I'll talk. It wasn't him who purchased the ship, but a girl. Her face was covered and she was with two Saiyans. They asked for a ship that would blend in. I just knew they asked for a Capsule Corp ship. That's all I know"! The pathetic created said as he cringed on the ground almost begging for mercy. Trunks looked at him and then looked to the purple skies of the desert village. HE wondered why a Capsule Corps ship besides them being the best.

"I want the papers on the ship." Trunks said to him I a stern voice. The red man with the large horn only looked at Trunks and made a fatal mistake. Only a couple moments passed as the sand began to blow and the whizzing of the mosquitos could be heard over the silence. The alien let out a loud yelp before he leapt at Trunks attempting to fight.

Vegeta and Goten only looked on at the stupidity of the man.

Trunks frowned as the alien came closer. Trunks frowned as he knew what was about to happen. It was in one swift movement that the alien was cut in two. A trained eye would have had a hard time trying to follow Trunks skilled sword. It looked as if his sword never left it's hoister on his back, but it had and he damage was applauded able from a Saiyans perspective.

"It's about time. We have to keep moving in order to catch up". Vegeta said as he turned to walk back to the ship. Trunks looked at the dead alien on the ground and turned to go as he tried to show as little remorse as possible.

"Father, I don't think begin out here any longer is the answer. I'm worried about mother and Bulla. I feel them as well as the entire empire is vulnerable with us away. We did our best, but I think we need a break from this endlessness." Trunks said to his father as he ran to catch up with him. Vegeta stopped and listened to his son.

Vegeta turned to Trunks and narrowed his eyes to him as if we has trying to see something that was microscopic. "Do you mean you're worried about your advisor's bed being kept warm by someone else? Or is this truly about your mother"? Trunks was caught off guard by his father's question. They rarely every spoke about Marron, unless it was business. Then when he would mention her it was like Vegeta was left with a bad taste in his mouth.

"No, this is about more than just her father". Trunks said kicking his father's idea out of his head. Vegeta looked over to Goten who had been quite as always thought the mission.

"What do you advise"? Vegeta asked Goten as they stood at the loading gate of the ship. Goten looked at Trunks and then back to his king.

"I believe we are doing grunt work sir. I agree that Planet Vegeta is still vulnerable and that the Queen may be in more danger than originally thought". Goten said with an almost blank face. Vegeta nodded to him and they all gathered on the ship. Vegeta didn't show it, but he was worried about Bulma and Bulla's safety he wasn't sure who in his kingdom could be trusted.

Author's Note: Please review this story and let me know what you think. I appreciate everyone who read my previous story and hope this one will have a great turnout like the others. Also, if your lost check out my first story that is a continuation. If you enjoy Marron/Trunks check out my fellow writer's Tiffany9889 and Writer's Fantasy. They are amazing writers and great reviewers. Thank you for reading!