A Change for the Better
Disclaimer:: I do not own any of the Dragonball/z/gt characters. If I did I certainly wouldn't be writing fanfiction.
18 was pacing around her room. Krillin pulled a pair of jeans and a nice white blouse out of 18's closet, "Just wear this."
"No, no too plain." She muttered while walking up to her closet and pulling a bunch of things out and throwing them on the ground behind her. "18, honestly, this is perfect, it's just a little boy's birthday party."
She glanced at the clothes in his hands. "I suppose so." She took the outfit and Krillin walked out of the room to give her some privacy. She came out ten minutes later, pulling a comb through her hair. "Krillin, I don't know why I'm so nervous. She threw the comb behind her in to the room and shut the door.
"It's ok to be nervous, you're not used to being around people whom your not trying to terrorize." 18's eyes narrowed as Krillin made a pathetic attempt at a joke. They walked up to the door and Krillin picked up a colorful package that was in front of it. "What's that." She arched her eyebrow.
"It's a present.uh it's tradition to give people gifts on their birthdays, especially children."
They walked outside and flew up into the air. Krillin kept looking at 18's troubled face, "Hey it's ok, you'll be fine."
She glanced at him, "Hm? Oh yeah I know."
"Is something wrong?"
"No I'm fine." She sped up so that he wouldn't ask her anymore questions, ~what's the big deal about celebrating the day you were born, I don't know when I was born, and it really doesn't matter. then why does it suddenly seem like it's important?~
Krillin had a feeling he knew what was going on in her head. After a couple of minutes Krillin landed next to the tree where 18 had spent so much time watching all of them. 18 landed next to him. "Their house is just over there, we could have just flown a couple seconds longer." She looked up at the tree behind him, she suddenly got the feeling he knew she was there that day. "Guess I'm not as stealthy as I thought if two of you saw me."
"Well, I only noticed you that one time. 18, I want you to know you can go back now, I'm not going to stop you."
18 shook her head. "They're a part of your life. I." She turned and looked at the people gathering only a few yards away. She pulled him behind the tree, "I want to be part of your life too, which means I have to do this.no matter how difficult."
"18." Krillin smiled and grabbed her hand, and was happy when she didn't pull away, "Trust me, you're a huge part of my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way."
She smiled slightly, "I'm glad to hear that Krillin. Maybe we should go ahead and go over to the"
"I love you" He blurted out before she could finish. 18 swallowed and stared at him. "I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that, it's just well. that's the way I feel. You don't have to say anything, I just wanted to let you know." His cheeks turned red and he let go of her hand. "C'mon lets go." ~I know I probably scared her, but I just couldn't keep it in any longer.~ She grabbed his hand, pulled him close, and kissed him. They parted and Krillin just stared. 18 blushed, "C'mon lets go," she mocked. She walked around him and started toward the Son house. Krillin blinked, then scurried over to her side. They walked up to everyone, as all eyes narrowed on the two of them. 18's happy expression had faded and Krillin looked quite nervous. "Hey guys what's up." He walked over to Gohan and handed him the package he was carrying. "Happy birthday kid."
"Thanks Krillin." Gohan was the only person still smiling.
Vegeta, Chichi, Piccolo, and Yamcha weren't pleased to see the android. Bulma was trying to keep Vegeta calm, while holding, a crying, Trunks. After a moment they stopped staring and went back to what they were doing. Bulma walked up to them and smiled. "Hey guys, how are you doing."
"Oh, pretty good." Krillin answered. He looked up at 18, ~she must be miserable.~ 18 didn't answer, Krillin was right, she felt awful.
"I'm glad that you came 18." Bulma flashed her a smile.
18 glanced at her, "Why?"
"Oh, well I figured you wouldn't cause, well you know. And besides it's nice to have a gal pal that isn't suffering from severe mood swings." She tilted her head toward Chichi. "I know pregnancy does that to you but.that woman is just.well she's a lunatic to put it nicely. *Sigh* Well she only has about 7 an a half months to go." Bulma said, trying to convince herself that it was a good thing.
"Gal pal?"
"Huh? Oh yeah of course, any friend of Krillin's is a friend of mine."
Krillin gave a sigh of relief, he could always count on Bulma.
18 looked down at Trunks. "Is that your son?"
"Oh, yes this is Trunks, here go ahead and hold him."
"No really that's not neces-"
Bulma put Trunks in 18's arms before she could finish. 18 looked down at the infant. She suddenly felt a strange sensation. She felt warm and happy, kind of the way she felt around Krillin, but this was different.
"So um, how exactly do you get one of these things?"
Bulma had to bite her lip to stifle a laugh, and Krillin's eyes widened. Bulma put her arm around 18's shoulders and lead her away from everyone else. Krillin was glad she was going to tell her. He didn't think he'd be able to. Piccolo and Yamcha took this opportunity to pull Krillin aside. "Krillin what do you think you're doing?" Yamcha began.
Krillin had a feeling he wasn't going to like this conversation. "I don't know what you mean. 18's not our enemy."
"Ha!" Chichi had over heard that and walked up to the three of them. "Krillin you've got to be kidding. Don't you remember anything?"
"Yes I do Chichi! But she's changed, she's not like that anymore."
"Oh Krillin don't be so"
"No Chichi let me finish." Krillin said in an angered tone.
The group looked at him, all a little surprised. He had actually talked back to Chichi.
"Look 18's discovering her human emotions. She changed a lot in the last couple weeks. I'll admit she still has a long way to go, but she's trying. This is all very hard for her. She came here to try to befriend all of you, and all you can do is speak badly of her. You're not even giving her a chance."
"You're such a softy, midget." Vegeta had come close enough to hear what he had said.
"Oh, shut up you!" Chichi yelled.
Vegeta's eye twitched and he walked away muttering something about never dealing with mood swings again.
Chichi turned back to Krillin, "Maybe you're right, we haven't given her a chance, I just hope you're right about her.
Krillin looked up at Yamcha and Piccolo. Yamcha smiled, "Yeah I guess you're right, I could never stay angry at that pretty face." Krillin's eyes narrowed. Yamcha laughed nervously "WHAT!? It's not like she's your girlfriend."
"...."
"Is she?!"
"....So what about you Piccolo? Willing to give her a chance?"
Piccolo shrugged, "She's a fellow warrior."
Krillin took that as a yes. Yamcha was hopping up and down.
"Is she, is she, is she?"
"C'mon lets go get some chow." Krillin walked over to a table filled with food, Chichi and Piccolo followed him, leaving Yamcha behind with a blank look on his face.
Krillin grabbed some food and would have asked 18 if she wanted anything but she was still talking to Bulma.
After about twenty minutes Bulma and 18 walked back over to the others. 18 shook her head and gave Krillin an odd look.
Krillin freaked out a little, "Bulma what did you tell her?"
Bulma smiled, "Pretty much everything she absolutely needs to know."
"You know Krillin, Bulma's better at explaining this stuff than you are."
Krillin smiled sheepishly and rubbed the back of his neck, "Well she's a woman and well."
"Get your hands off my son!" Vegeta walked up to them and grabbed Trunks from 18's arms.
"Oh, so NOW he's your son. 18 where have you been all this time that Trunks was just ((that Woman's child))." Bulma spoke with an aggravated tone.
"Shut up woman."
"No, why don't you shut up, you egotistical jackass." 18 put her hands on her hips and glared at the enraged saiyan prince.
Vegeta shoved Trunks into Bulma's arms and got up into 18's face.
"Look tin can, I kicked your ass once, I'll do it again."
"And If I remember correctly, I've kicked your ass, as well."
Yamcha could be heard in the background, "Ooo I like her," he said to Piccolo, who surprisingly gave a feint smile and Chichi started laughing. 18 smirked, and Vegeta's eyes widened.
"ALRIGHT ANDROID, YOU AND ME RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW!!!"
"I don't think so," Bulma said, she winked at 18 and pulled on Vegeta's arm, "It's been a lovely party Chichi, thanks for having us over, but we really must be going. Happy birthday Gohan."
"Bye Bulma." Gohan didn't look up from his new remote controlled race car that the Briefs had given to him.
Vegeta growled and gave 18 one last look, "I'm waiting for you to show your true colors tin can, and when they day comes I'll be ready. You'll regret ever showing your face around here again." Bulma gave him a look and they got into the helicopter and left.
18 took in a deep breath, she was furious. She hadn't felt this way in a while and it scared her a bit to know she was still capable of it. She felt a hand on her shoulder and turned to see an amused Namek, "You have courage 18, but you know he's stronger now and could have ripped you limb from limb."
"Oh Piccolo, stop being so pessimistic. 18 I thought that was awesome the way you stood up to him, the rest of these muscle heads wouldn't have dared to." Chichi smiled.
Piccolo glanced at her, "I'm going to let that one go."
"Oh please, what would you do?"
"Hmph."
"Mhm, that's what I thought."
18 laughed, she felt an overwhelming sense of happiness. She finally felt like she belonged.
Krillin looked up at her a little surprised, he couldn't recall ever hearing her laugh before. Chichi smiled "Well 18, you, me and Bulma should get together sometime soon. I'm sure we have lots to teach you. It can't be easy trying to learn things from a man's perspective." Krillin blushed.
"Yeah, Bulma already gave me a little taste of some things that I'm still a bit ignorant to. I suppose I have some things to learn."
Yamcha wrapped an arm around her, "Girl, I can teach you some things that Bulma and Chichi can't."
"Huh? Really?"
"Like you wouldn't believe." He moved his hand down to her arm and rubbed it. Every one was looking at Yamcha in disbelief.
"Tell me baby did it hurt?"
18 looked at his hand and then at him, she had no idea what he was talking about. "Did what hurt?"
"Did it hurt when you fell from heaven."
"But I di-"
"OH FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE YAMCHA!" Chichi finally snapped out of her trance. "The poor thing has no idea what you're talking about, you're acting like a jackass." Yamcha stuck up his middle finger at her then looked back at 18. "Ok, let me put it to you like this. Would you care to join me for dinner tonight?"
~Oh Bulma told me about this, he's asking me out on a date, he wants to start a different kind relationship besides friendship, like what Krillin and I, have.~
18 took his hand off of her, the grabbed Krillin's, "I'm sorry, but I already have someone."
Yamcha stepped back, "I knew it! Krillin you dog."
Krillin's face turned bright red, "Really."
18 smiled, "Of course, what did you think?"
"I honestly didn't know what to think."
"I know.and I know I'm not the easiest person to understand." Her heart began to race and she felt her legs weaken. She got down on her knees, which caused Krillin to have to look down to see her face. "18, are you ok, do you want to go sit down." She put her finger on his lips, "Please let me finish before I loose my nerve." Krillin nodded. "Krillin, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me. You helped me when I needed it the most." Krillin could feel her shaking and noticed her eyes start to water. "Really 18 you don't have to say anything else, I think I know what you"
"I said let me finish!"
Krillin shut his mouth.
She took in a deep breath, "Krillin, I'm sorry I never said it before, for some reason I was afraid to, and even though I know we haven't known each other for long.Krillin.I love you." She put her hand around his neck and pulled him close to her and kissed him. They didn't stop until they heard sound come from someone. They had both completely forgotten about the world around them.
The sound was coming from Chichi, she was crying. Piccolo glanced at her.
"So.beautiful." she managed to get out in a high-pitched voice. She hugged onto Piccolo and cried on him. Piccolo rolled his eyes and patted her on the back "Uh. there, there, don't cry." He motioned for Yamcha and when he came he pried Chichi off of himself, and leaned her towards Yamcha, who put his arms around her and let her cry. Piccolo waved slightly at Krillin and 18 and walked away muttering something about hormones.
~To be continued~
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Disclaimer:: I do not own any of the Dragonball/z/gt characters. If I did I certainly wouldn't be writing fanfiction.
18 was pacing around her room. Krillin pulled a pair of jeans and a nice white blouse out of 18's closet, "Just wear this."
"No, no too plain." She muttered while walking up to her closet and pulling a bunch of things out and throwing them on the ground behind her. "18, honestly, this is perfect, it's just a little boy's birthday party."
She glanced at the clothes in his hands. "I suppose so." She took the outfit and Krillin walked out of the room to give her some privacy. She came out ten minutes later, pulling a comb through her hair. "Krillin, I don't know why I'm so nervous. She threw the comb behind her in to the room and shut the door.
"It's ok to be nervous, you're not used to being around people whom your not trying to terrorize." 18's eyes narrowed as Krillin made a pathetic attempt at a joke. They walked up to the door and Krillin picked up a colorful package that was in front of it. "What's that." She arched her eyebrow.
"It's a present.uh it's tradition to give people gifts on their birthdays, especially children."
They walked outside and flew up into the air. Krillin kept looking at 18's troubled face, "Hey it's ok, you'll be fine."
She glanced at him, "Hm? Oh yeah I know."
"Is something wrong?"
"No I'm fine." She sped up so that he wouldn't ask her anymore questions, ~what's the big deal about celebrating the day you were born, I don't know when I was born, and it really doesn't matter. then why does it suddenly seem like it's important?~
Krillin had a feeling he knew what was going on in her head. After a couple of minutes Krillin landed next to the tree where 18 had spent so much time watching all of them. 18 landed next to him. "Their house is just over there, we could have just flown a couple seconds longer." She looked up at the tree behind him, she suddenly got the feeling he knew she was there that day. "Guess I'm not as stealthy as I thought if two of you saw me."
"Well, I only noticed you that one time. 18, I want you to know you can go back now, I'm not going to stop you."
18 shook her head. "They're a part of your life. I." She turned and looked at the people gathering only a few yards away. She pulled him behind the tree, "I want to be part of your life too, which means I have to do this.no matter how difficult."
"18." Krillin smiled and grabbed her hand, and was happy when she didn't pull away, "Trust me, you're a huge part of my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way."
She smiled slightly, "I'm glad to hear that Krillin. Maybe we should go ahead and go over to the"
"I love you" He blurted out before she could finish. 18 swallowed and stared at him. "I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that, it's just well. that's the way I feel. You don't have to say anything, I just wanted to let you know." His cheeks turned red and he let go of her hand. "C'mon lets go." ~I know I probably scared her, but I just couldn't keep it in any longer.~ She grabbed his hand, pulled him close, and kissed him. They parted and Krillin just stared. 18 blushed, "C'mon lets go," she mocked. She walked around him and started toward the Son house. Krillin blinked, then scurried over to her side. They walked up to everyone, as all eyes narrowed on the two of them. 18's happy expression had faded and Krillin looked quite nervous. "Hey guys what's up." He walked over to Gohan and handed him the package he was carrying. "Happy birthday kid."
"Thanks Krillin." Gohan was the only person still smiling.
Vegeta, Chichi, Piccolo, and Yamcha weren't pleased to see the android. Bulma was trying to keep Vegeta calm, while holding, a crying, Trunks. After a moment they stopped staring and went back to what they were doing. Bulma walked up to them and smiled. "Hey guys, how are you doing."
"Oh, pretty good." Krillin answered. He looked up at 18, ~she must be miserable.~ 18 didn't answer, Krillin was right, she felt awful.
"I'm glad that you came 18." Bulma flashed her a smile.
18 glanced at her, "Why?"
"Oh, well I figured you wouldn't cause, well you know. And besides it's nice to have a gal pal that isn't suffering from severe mood swings." She tilted her head toward Chichi. "I know pregnancy does that to you but.that woman is just.well she's a lunatic to put it nicely. *Sigh* Well she only has about 7 an a half months to go." Bulma said, trying to convince herself that it was a good thing.
"Gal pal?"
"Huh? Oh yeah of course, any friend of Krillin's is a friend of mine."
Krillin gave a sigh of relief, he could always count on Bulma.
18 looked down at Trunks. "Is that your son?"
"Oh, yes this is Trunks, here go ahead and hold him."
"No really that's not neces-"
Bulma put Trunks in 18's arms before she could finish. 18 looked down at the infant. She suddenly felt a strange sensation. She felt warm and happy, kind of the way she felt around Krillin, but this was different.
"So um, how exactly do you get one of these things?"
Bulma had to bite her lip to stifle a laugh, and Krillin's eyes widened. Bulma put her arm around 18's shoulders and lead her away from everyone else. Krillin was glad she was going to tell her. He didn't think he'd be able to. Piccolo and Yamcha took this opportunity to pull Krillin aside. "Krillin what do you think you're doing?" Yamcha began.
Krillin had a feeling he wasn't going to like this conversation. "I don't know what you mean. 18's not our enemy."
"Ha!" Chichi had over heard that and walked up to the three of them. "Krillin you've got to be kidding. Don't you remember anything?"
"Yes I do Chichi! But she's changed, she's not like that anymore."
"Oh Krillin don't be so"
"No Chichi let me finish." Krillin said in an angered tone.
The group looked at him, all a little surprised. He had actually talked back to Chichi.
"Look 18's discovering her human emotions. She changed a lot in the last couple weeks. I'll admit she still has a long way to go, but she's trying. This is all very hard for her. She came here to try to befriend all of you, and all you can do is speak badly of her. You're not even giving her a chance."
"You're such a softy, midget." Vegeta had come close enough to hear what he had said.
"Oh, shut up you!" Chichi yelled.
Vegeta's eye twitched and he walked away muttering something about never dealing with mood swings again.
Chichi turned back to Krillin, "Maybe you're right, we haven't given her a chance, I just hope you're right about her.
Krillin looked up at Yamcha and Piccolo. Yamcha smiled, "Yeah I guess you're right, I could never stay angry at that pretty face." Krillin's eyes narrowed. Yamcha laughed nervously "WHAT!? It's not like she's your girlfriend."
"...."
"Is she?!"
"....So what about you Piccolo? Willing to give her a chance?"
Piccolo shrugged, "She's a fellow warrior."
Krillin took that as a yes. Yamcha was hopping up and down.
"Is she, is she, is she?"
"C'mon lets go get some chow." Krillin walked over to a table filled with food, Chichi and Piccolo followed him, leaving Yamcha behind with a blank look on his face.
Krillin grabbed some food and would have asked 18 if she wanted anything but she was still talking to Bulma.
After about twenty minutes Bulma and 18 walked back over to the others. 18 shook her head and gave Krillin an odd look.
Krillin freaked out a little, "Bulma what did you tell her?"
Bulma smiled, "Pretty much everything she absolutely needs to know."
"You know Krillin, Bulma's better at explaining this stuff than you are."
Krillin smiled sheepishly and rubbed the back of his neck, "Well she's a woman and well."
"Get your hands off my son!" Vegeta walked up to them and grabbed Trunks from 18's arms.
"Oh, so NOW he's your son. 18 where have you been all this time that Trunks was just ((that Woman's child))." Bulma spoke with an aggravated tone.
"Shut up woman."
"No, why don't you shut up, you egotistical jackass." 18 put her hands on her hips and glared at the enraged saiyan prince.
Vegeta shoved Trunks into Bulma's arms and got up into 18's face.
"Look tin can, I kicked your ass once, I'll do it again."
"And If I remember correctly, I've kicked your ass, as well."
Yamcha could be heard in the background, "Ooo I like her," he said to Piccolo, who surprisingly gave a feint smile and Chichi started laughing. 18 smirked, and Vegeta's eyes widened.
"ALRIGHT ANDROID, YOU AND ME RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW!!!"
"I don't think so," Bulma said, she winked at 18 and pulled on Vegeta's arm, "It's been a lovely party Chichi, thanks for having us over, but we really must be going. Happy birthday Gohan."
"Bye Bulma." Gohan didn't look up from his new remote controlled race car that the Briefs had given to him.
Vegeta growled and gave 18 one last look, "I'm waiting for you to show your true colors tin can, and when they day comes I'll be ready. You'll regret ever showing your face around here again." Bulma gave him a look and they got into the helicopter and left.
18 took in a deep breath, she was furious. She hadn't felt this way in a while and it scared her a bit to know she was still capable of it. She felt a hand on her shoulder and turned to see an amused Namek, "You have courage 18, but you know he's stronger now and could have ripped you limb from limb."
"Oh Piccolo, stop being so pessimistic. 18 I thought that was awesome the way you stood up to him, the rest of these muscle heads wouldn't have dared to." Chichi smiled.
Piccolo glanced at her, "I'm going to let that one go."
"Oh please, what would you do?"
"Hmph."
"Mhm, that's what I thought."
18 laughed, she felt an overwhelming sense of happiness. She finally felt like she belonged.
Krillin looked up at her a little surprised, he couldn't recall ever hearing her laugh before. Chichi smiled "Well 18, you, me and Bulma should get together sometime soon. I'm sure we have lots to teach you. It can't be easy trying to learn things from a man's perspective." Krillin blushed.
"Yeah, Bulma already gave me a little taste of some things that I'm still a bit ignorant to. I suppose I have some things to learn."
Yamcha wrapped an arm around her, "Girl, I can teach you some things that Bulma and Chichi can't."
"Huh? Really?"
"Like you wouldn't believe." He moved his hand down to her arm and rubbed it. Every one was looking at Yamcha in disbelief.
"Tell me baby did it hurt?"
18 looked at his hand and then at him, she had no idea what he was talking about. "Did what hurt?"
"Did it hurt when you fell from heaven."
"But I di-"
"OH FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE YAMCHA!" Chichi finally snapped out of her trance. "The poor thing has no idea what you're talking about, you're acting like a jackass." Yamcha stuck up his middle finger at her then looked back at 18. "Ok, let me put it to you like this. Would you care to join me for dinner tonight?"
~Oh Bulma told me about this, he's asking me out on a date, he wants to start a different kind relationship besides friendship, like what Krillin and I, have.~
18 took his hand off of her, the grabbed Krillin's, "I'm sorry, but I already have someone."
Yamcha stepped back, "I knew it! Krillin you dog."
Krillin's face turned bright red, "Really."
18 smiled, "Of course, what did you think?"
"I honestly didn't know what to think."
"I know.and I know I'm not the easiest person to understand." Her heart began to race and she felt her legs weaken. She got down on her knees, which caused Krillin to have to look down to see her face. "18, are you ok, do you want to go sit down." She put her finger on his lips, "Please let me finish before I loose my nerve." Krillin nodded. "Krillin, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me. You helped me when I needed it the most." Krillin could feel her shaking and noticed her eyes start to water. "Really 18 you don't have to say anything else, I think I know what you"
"I said let me finish!"
Krillin shut his mouth.
She took in a deep breath, "Krillin, I'm sorry I never said it before, for some reason I was afraid to, and even though I know we haven't known each other for long.Krillin.I love you." She put her hand around his neck and pulled him close to her and kissed him. They didn't stop until they heard sound come from someone. They had both completely forgotten about the world around them.
The sound was coming from Chichi, she was crying. Piccolo glanced at her.
"So.beautiful." she managed to get out in a high-pitched voice. She hugged onto Piccolo and cried on him. Piccolo rolled his eyes and patted her on the back "Uh. there, there, don't cry." He motioned for Yamcha and when he came he pried Chichi off of himself, and leaned her towards Yamcha, who put his arms around her and let her cry. Piccolo waved slightly at Krillin and 18 and walked away muttering something about hormones.
~To be continued~
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