Destined To Be

by saiyangerl

A story about what would happen if Goku accidentally revealed Trunks' identity. Would Vegeta and Bulma still get together? Read and find out!

4. Part Four

Even though Vegeta would not publicly or directly admit to having a relationship with Bulma, they had their moments and Bulma knew she had awoken the goodness of his heart. Though he never told her, deep inside she knew he cared in some way; however, something would result from their relationship, making it more public. Bulma had no idea how they were going to deal with that. First she would have to confront Vegeta.
"Vegeta…" Bulma started to say nervously.
"What is it?!" he snapped. He was on his way to the gravity machine to train.
"There's something I need to tell you…" she was still hesitant and didn't know how to put it into words.
"Well what is it woman?!" Vegeta was losing his patience.
"Why do you have to be such a jerk?! I'm trying to tell you that I'm going to have a baby!" Bulma cried.
Vegeta froze. WHAT?! He knew he should've seen it coming, after all Goku had told him ahead of time what would happen. He could've avoided it, but somehow he let his emotions take over instead of thinking. These emotions were new to him so he had not been sure of how to deal with them, or fight them off.
"Well??? Don't you have anything to say?!"
Vegeta was speechless. Then finally he snapped out of his shock and allowed his usual self to take over. "Is that all you came to tell me?! Why would I care about some blasted child you're going to have?!"
"You should care because you helped in making this happen!" Bulma was starting to get upset. I thought he had at least changed because of what happened between us, but I should've known he'd always be the same jerk he always has been. Being pregnant and upset didn't go well together at all. Especially since Bulma was experiencing all the side effects, this being her first pregnancy and all. The room began to sway.
"Ve…geta…" was all she could say and then collapsed.
"Huh?" Vegeta uttered.
For some reason he couldn't just leave her there. He remembered all the times she'd stayed all night by his side when he had been injured severely from many training accidents. She actually cared about him, she had told him that. He kneeled down where she had collapsed and touched her face. She groaned and slowly opened her eyes. Soon her vision was focused again. She was surprised to see Vegeta right there beside her.
"You do care…" she managed to say.
Vegeta's face reddened. Bulma smiled and reached a hand up to his face. Vegeta placed his hand on hers in order to remove it; however, Bulma caught him off guard, kissing him.
What am I doing??? Vegeta struggled with his thoughts as he kissed Bulma. It was hard though. Bulma's mouth was so warm and welcoming with its sweetness. Whenever she kissed him energy surged through his body as he gave in to the passion.
Bulma pulled away and ended the kiss. She was still weak, plus they were both on the floor and out in the open. Vegeta carried Bulma to her room and placed her on her bed. The pregnancy was already wearing her out in its earliest stage and she needed some rest.

The next day, as Vegeta walked outside on his way to train, Goku and Krillin were approaching.
"Kakarot! What are you doing here?!" Vegeta asked in surprise.
"Well the news is that Bulma's having a baby! Oh yeah, congratulations Vegeta!" Goku replied cheerfully.
What?! How can they already know?!
"So I guess you two got together after all." Krillin said smiling.
"That is none of your business! Now if you'll excuse me I have some training to do!" Vegeta brushed past in a huff.
"Vegeta sure was red!" Krillin said laughing.
Goku and Krillin entered Capsule Corp. and were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Briefs.
"Hi Goku. Hi Krillin." said Mr. Briefs.
"Oh hi nice of you two boys to visit!" Mrs. Briefs exclaimed. "Bulma is resting in her room right now, it's right this way." Bulma was sitting up reading a magazine when they entered.
"Oh hi you guys!!!" she greeted happily.
"Hey Bulma." said Goku.
"Where's Gohan?"
"Well, Chichi wouldn't let me bring him this time. She's got him studying at home for the day." replied Goku.
"That's too bad…" said Bulma.
"So Bulma…you're gonna have a baby?" Krillin said. He was still letting the whole concept sink in.
"Yup!"
"So how are things with Vegeta?" Krillin asked bluntly.
Bulma crossed her arms. "I suppose things are okay. I guess. But he is such a jerk!"
"I'm sure he cares, he just doesn't do a good job of showing it." said Goku.
"Vegeta? Care?" Krillin questioned.
"Well I mean, if him and Bulma…uh well…" Goku tried to explain, but didn't finish as to not go into an awkward subject. Bulma looked down uncomfortably. Luckily Mrs. Briefs interrupted.
"Hey boys, would you like some lunch???"
Before anybody could say anything Goku and Krillin were gone. Bulma sighed.

Time went by fast. Vegeta spent much of his time in the gravity machine, although he did leave for a while to train on another planet. Goku and Piccolo helped train Gohan as well as each other. Of course Chichi still made Gohan do a great deal of studying on top of everything. Yamcha trained on his own with Puar, while Tien and Chiaotzu trained together. It was now April, a month before the androids were due to come.

Bulma, nine months pregnant by now, sat in a chair reading a book for expectant mothers. Mrs. Briefs was in a spring cleaning mood and wandering about the house dusting, while Mr. Briefs was putting the finishing touches on the baby's room. Vegeta, of course, was training hard in the gravity machine.
Bulma sighed. Her stomach was grumbling again. Being pregnant gave her an even bigger appetite than she was used to. Lazily she pulled herself up from the chair and headed towards the kitchen.
"Bulma what are you doing???" Mrs. Briefs said.
"I was just going to get something to eat, Mom."
"Nonsense. You are supposed to do as little as possible. Now sit down and I'll fix you something." Mrs. Briefs said, guiding Bulma back to the chair.
"Ow!" Bulma cried, clutching her stomach.
"Bulma? Are you okay?"
"Yeah I think the baby is just kicking." Bulma reassured her mother.
"Okay, but you know you're due anytime now." Mrs. Briefs reminded her.
Mrs. Briefs left to go fix Bulma something to eat and Bulma continued her reading. She could still feel a constant dull pain, but she figured that it was nothing to be concerned about. Soon Vegeta entered, sweaty from training.
"Oh, hi Vegeta." Bulma said.
"Humph." was all he said.
Suddenly the pains became greater and overwhelming.
"AHHH!!!" Bulma cried.
"What is it woman?!" Vegeta said grumpily, crossing his arms.
"Vegeta! I think I'm ready to have the baby!!!"
"Huh? What?"
"AHHH!!!" Bulma cried again.
Mr. and Mrs. Briefs rushed into the room.
"Is it time?!" Mr. Briefs exclaimed. All Bulma could do was nod in pain. Vegeta just stood watching the entire scene.
"Go call the hospital!" Mrs. Briefs instructed her husband. "Okay let me help you to the car, Bulma."
"The car isn't working, remember?" Mr. Briefs reminded her. "Hmm…and we need to get Bulma to the hospital right away." Mr. Briefs thought a moment. "Vegeta, you're going to have to fly Bulma to the hospital, it's the only way to get her there quickly.
"What?!" Vegeta cried out in protest. It was already too much that everybody was making a big scene about Bulma being pregnant in the first place and also that everybody knew he was the father.
"Vegeta!!! Please!!!" Bulma cried in pain. Vegeta grumbled and picked her up. Her parents waved goodbye and Vegeta took Bulma outside where they flew off.
"Wow what a way to get to the hospital! Isn't this exciting, Vegeta?!" Bulma exclaimed.
"All of this chaos over a blasted baby!" Vegeta grumbled to himself.
Bulma frowned. She wished Vegeta could be the man he was when they were kissing. He actually seemed vulnerable and caring when he was in that state.
Soon they arrived at the hospital. Vegeta was still carrying Bulma when they came to check in.
"What now?" he asked, as his eyes surveyed all the chaos that normally goes on in a hospital.
"We have to check in so that I can get a room." Bulma replied. She was still wincing now and then from the contractions. Vegeta walked up to the check in counter with Bulma and after Bulma told them all the information they needed a wheelchair was brought. Vegeta was about to leave as they were going to wheel Bulma to a room, but Bulma grabbed his hand firmly.
"Vegeta…please come…" she said pleadingly.
"What for?!" he asked in his usual stern voice.
"Please…" Bulma pleaded. The way she was grasping his hand and the look on her face convinced Vegeta. He grumbled to himself and she continued to hold his hand as they were led to a room.
"Just don't expect me to stay when you are actually giving birth to that baby!" Vegeta said firmly. They reached the room and Bulma was able to get up from the wheelchair and onto the bed.
"Vegeta, aren't you even excited that you're going to be a father?!" Bulma said, crossing her arms. She knew she shouldn't expect much from him, but he had been so passionate when they kissed. He had to care somewhere deep down in his heart.
"Why should I care? It doesn't affect me!"
Bulma yanked her hand from Vegeta's. "Alright, Vegeta! I give up! You win okay?! Are you satisfied?!" she cried angrily, frustrated from fighting to make Vegeta more compassionate.
"What are you talking about?!"
"Why do you always act so ignorant?!" Bulma yelled in frustration. "I give up because I realize that no matter what I say or do you will never care!!!" Through her rage, tears were starting to come out of her eyes.
"Well you're wrong! You're always wrong, Bulma! I do care!" Vegeta responded, yelling back at her.
"W-what did you say?" The rage had disappeared from Bulma's face and a look of shock replaced it.
"I said I --- " Vegeta stopped mid-sentence, realizing what he had said. Now a look of surprise was on his face as well. "What? No I couldn't have…" Vegeta started to say to himself. "I must not lose my composure!"
Bulma grabbed Vegeta's arm and pulled him over so that their faces were barely an inch apart. Vegeta looked afraid, as if in a battle where he had just realized there was no way he was going to win. So he gave in, closing his eyes and kissing Bulma as passionately as ever.
"Oh…sorry to interrupt!" Kakarot! Vegeta's eyes flashed open and he let go of Bulma. He gave an embarrassed glare as Bulma looked away shyly. Goku, Krillin, and Gohan all stood there with mysterious smiles.
"What are you all staring at?!" Vegeta cried.
"Nothing." replied Goku. Vegeta turned away from them, trying not to let his embarrassment show.
"Isn't that sweet, Gohan?" Krillin snickered.
"Grrr…" Vegeta grumbled. A little redness began to show on his face and he marched out of the room.
"Ha ha! Did you see how red Vegeta's face turned?!" laughed Krillin, once Vegeta was outside the room. Gohan laughed as well.
"You guys…" Bulma said with her hands on her hips.
"I've never seen Vegeta be so…so…sweet." said Krillin.
"I don't think he's really used to it." commented Goku.
"Ya have to admit, it's funny!" Krillin replied laughing again. Vegeta stood outside the room as Krillin and Gohan let their laughter escape.
"Grrr…" Vegeta clenched his fist. Humph! Now those fools are laughing at me! He thought angrily to himself.
"Have you guys seen my parents yet?" Bulma asked.
"No, but didn't they bring you here?" Goku questioned.
"Well no, our car isn't working so I don't know how they're getting here. Vegeta brought me here."
"Wow! When did things get this serious?!" Krillin cried.
"And hey, how did you guys know I was here?"
"Your mom called us all and told us to be here right away." replied Goku.
"Hmm…well if they didn't ask you guys to take them they must've found a way here somehow…"
"So Bulma, if you're here why aren't you having the baby?" Krillin asked.
"Well I've only had a few contractions, but they've slowed down a bit so I have to wait until things speed up. This could take awhile…" Bulma sighed.
Krillin crossed his arms. "Humph!"
"What is it Krillin?" said Goku.
"Well…it just occurred to me. Even Vegeta can get a girlfriend and I can't." he replied.
"Krillin!" Gohan laughed.
"Don't worry, Krillin. I'm sure your turn is next." Goku said, winking at him.

Soon Bulma's parents arrived and everybody was fussing with excitement. Then after visiting with Bulma for a while Goku, Krillin, and Gohan went to go get some food from the hospital cafeteria and Bulma's parents retreated to the waiting room. Soon after they left, Vegeta returned.
"I thought you had left." she commented.
"Is Kakarot gone?" was all Vegeta said.
"Yeah they should be gone for awhile. They'll probably stay in the waiting room until the baby is born." she replied. "So what are you doing here anyways?"
Vegeta, arms crossed, walked over to her bedside. "I always finish what I start." He said, and before Bulma could reply she found herself in an intense lip lock with Vegeta.
Suddenly Bulma felt a contraction and pulled away.
"What is it?!" Vegeta demanded. Bulma didn't reply, she could feel another contraction creeping up.
"I think I'm almost ready to have the baby…" she managed to say.
"Well then what are you waiting for?!"
"I need a doctor Vegeta!" Bulma cried in pain.
Vegeta left the room and soon returned, holding a frightened doctor up with one hand. Gently he placed him by the bedside. He inspected Bulma and then finally spoke.
"Well you're definitely ready so we're going to have to move you to the labor room now." Two nurses came in and moved Bulma onto a stretcher. Bulma grabbed Vegeta's hand so that he was forced to accompany her.
"Bulma, there is no way I am staying!!!" he cried.
"Fine!" she managed to say in between contractions. "But…you…are to wait…right outside…the room!!!" she ordered.
Soon they reached the room and Vegeta stood outside in the hall as the doors closed. As if that woman actually expects me to remain here doing nothing! He thought to himself. He started to walk through the halls of the hospital, not even sure of where he was going.
"Hey Vegeta!" Vegeta whirled around to see Goku. He had stumbled upon the waiting room. "Has Bulma had the baby?! Can we visit yet?!" he cried excitedly.
"Humph! As if I know!" was all Vegeta said in his usual stern voice.
"You mean Bulma is having the baby by herself? Without you?" Krillin asked.
"Of course! You don't really expect me to witness such a thing do you?!" Vegeta cried, disgusted by the idea.
"Well…then where are you going?" said Krillin.
"What does it matter?!"
"Oh, Vegeta! Here have a seat right here and wait with us until Bulma has the baby!" Mrs. Briefs said cheerfully.
Vegeta glared and took a seat across the room from everybody. He had done his training for the day and at the moment he was pretty tired since he hadn't eaten or rested. Everybody continued to talk excitedly, which bored Vegeta immensely. He must've gotten too bored, because soon he was fast asleep.
"Wow, Vegeta must be beat." said Krillin, noticing Vegeta sleeping across the room.
"Well he does train an awful lot. I wouldn't be surprised." said Mrs. Briefs. "So Goku, why didn't Chichi come with you?"
"Well she preferred that Gohan stay home and study, but well…" Goku began.
"We kind of just took off." Gohan finished.
"Oh my." replied Mrs. Briefs. Everybody knew Chichi had a temper and would not be too happy when Goku and Gohan finally returned.

Hours passed and eventually everybody fell asleep from boredom and the extensive wait.
"Ahem. Is anybody here for Bulma Briefs?" a doctor announced.
Mrs. Briefs snapped awake. "Huh?! Has she had the baby yet?!" she cried excitedly.
"Yes, a healthy baby boy." the doctor replied. "You can see her now if you like."
Mr. Briefs, Goku, Krillin, Gohan, and Vegeta were still snoring away.
"COME ON YOU GUYS!!! LET'S GO SEE THE BABY!!!" Mrs. Briefs cried, unable to contain her excitement.
"Whaaa!!!" Goku jumped awake.
"Huh?" Krillin groaned, rubbing the back of his neck.
"What's going on?" a sleepy Gohan said.
Vegeta had jumped in surprise at Mrs. Briefs' excitement and eagerness himself, and now sat grumpily in his chair.
"Well what are you all waiting for! Let's go see Bulma and the baby!" exclaimed Mrs. Briefs.
"Oh. Right!" replied Krillin.
Everybody started down the hall.
"Aren't you coming, Vegeta?" Goku asked.
"Humph! Why should I?!" the grumpy Saiyan replied.
"Suit yourself." was all Goku said, as he walked down the hall with the others.
How did I, Prince of Saiyans, come to this??? Vegeta questioned himself irritably. He continued to sit in the waiting room contemplating over the circumstances he had come under.
Soon Goku, Krillin, Gohan, and Bulma's parents were coming back down the hall.
"Congratulations Vegeta!" Krillin said, waving and smiling.
"Well we all have to get going now." said Goku. "See you around, Vegeta."
Vegeta just grumbled. After they had left he made his way to Bulma's room, where Bulma lay exhausted, now asleep. Humph! So where's the brat?! He thought. He was not about to confront any mindless doctors or nurses, so he took a seat, leaning his head on his hand. He must've been thinking too hard and wore out his mind, because soon he was asleep again.

He awoke to the sound of a baby crying.
"Hey!" Bulma cried happily. She smiled as she comforted their new baby in her arms. "So, what are you still doing here anyways? I would've thought you'd be long gone by now. Training as usual…" she commented.
"Well --- I was tired. I fell asleep --- and lost track of the time!" he replied with a sort of struggle.
"Well since you're here, do you want to hold Trunks?" she asked.
"What? Who?"
"Your son!"
The words hit Vegeta in a strange way. My…son. He thought to himself. It was strange, he couldn't explain it. He felt a sort of pride within him, causing him to smirk.
"Vegeta! Come on! Just try holding him!" Bulma pressured.
His normal self returned. "Why would I want to hold some worthless brat?!" he retorted.
"Vegeta! He is not some worthless brat! He is our son!" Bulma cried angrily.
"Humph!" was all Vegeta said in reply.
"Will you at least come over and look at him?"
So Vegeta grudgingly stepped towards the bed where Bulma held the baby. Then he peered at it. Bringing his face right in front of Trunks. Before he could comment or say one of his usual sarcastic remarks Trunks began to cry.
"Now look what you've done! You scared him with that ugly face of yours!" Bulma yelled.
"What?! What did you say?!" Vegeta cried.
Bulma was too busy calming Trunks. "There there…there there…I'm sorry your daddy has such an awful face…" Trunks began to smile again. "But at least you don't look like him!" Bulma said, making smiley faces at Trunks. Vegeta just glared.

It was a few nights later and Bulma was now at home once again with her newborn baby, Trunks. Her parents were overjoyed at being grandparents, while Vegeta appeared to show no feelings of excitement towards being a father.
Having a newborn baby in the house was not an easy task. Bulma stumbled out of bed. It was 2am and Trunks had awoken and was crying again. She entered his room and walked over to his crib. His diaper was still clean so she concluded that he was hungry and picked him up. Then as she tried to quiet him she made her way to the kitchen to warm up a bottle. Trunks continued to cry.
"Bulma, will you make that blasted child be quiet!" Vegeta yelled angrily as he entered the kitchen. These interruptions in the middle of the night were making him go insane, as well as interfering with his training since he was more fatigued.
"Well I'm trying to, Vegeta! But I have to warm up a bottle for him in order to do that!" she yelled back. "It would be easier if you would help!"
"Help?! Help should not be required for such a simple task!" he retorted. Trunks began crying more loudly due to Bulma and Vegeta's bickering.
"Now look what you're doing! You're scaring Trunks!" Bulma scolded. "There there…" she soothed. Vegeta just stood glaring with his arms crossed. Bulma took a now warm bottle and started feeding Trunks.
"Finally! Now I can get some sleep!"
"I don't see why you're complaining! You don't even help! I'm the one who doesn't get any sleep around here because I have to wake up and take care of Trunks all by myself!" Bulma sniffed. Vegeta didn't answer and just retreated from the kitchen.
After Trunks was finished eating it didn't take long for him to drift back to sleep. Bulma just rocked him a few times in her arms as she took him back to his room. Once Trunks was back in bed she sighed to herself.
Instead of returning to her bed she went to Vegeta's room instead. Humph! Imagine! We have a baby together, but we don't even share a room! She thought.
Vegeta was sleeping heavily on his bed. It was a hot night so the blanket was down to Vegeta's knees as he lay sleeping in a pair of shorts. The kind of shorts he normally wore when training.
Why do things have to be like this between us? Bulma wondered looking at him. Carefully she snuck into bed next to him. She wasn't even sure why she was doing this.
Vegeta's eyes blinked open as he sensed her movements. "What do you want woman?" he said groggily.
"I'm going to sleep, Vegeta." she replied with a hint of anger.
"You have your own bed, what are you doing here?" he questioned.
"Vegeta, do you even care that we had a baby together?"
"What difference does a baby make?" he replied.
"You know I just don't get you, Vegeta!" she cried. She could not believe he could be so emotionless. She refused to get upset and emotional, she'd rather just appear angry instead. "Don't you even care?!"
"I've got more important things to worry about! Such as becoming a Super Saiyan!" he retorted. Deep inside he was trying to keep his composure. He could not let a slip of character change things. Although he had gone pretty far by having a child with Bulma. What was worse was everybody knowing he was the father and the taunting he received from them.
Bulma reached for his hand and he stiffened up at the sense of her touch. He was struggling with his facial expression.
"Can't you stop pretending that everything is the same?!" she pleaded. She touched his face.
"I must maintain my composure…" he said, not meaning to say it aloud.
"Vegeta, come on I know you're tough and strong, but you don't always have to be." said Bulma. She turned his face to hers.
"But I have to become a Super Saiyan and defeat Kakarot." He stated, but without his full sternness. Lying right next to Bulma with her holding his hand, was making his usual self soften. He hadn't noticed, but he had allowed his own hand to entwine their fingers around hers.
"But you don't have to concentrate on that all the time…" Bulma trailed off. There was no longer anger in her voice. Then slowly she leaned her face closer towards his and he found himself doing the same as he also closed his eyes. Their lips met and the previous passion that had surged within him took over once again.

Well I'd like to take you as I find you
Imagine our clothes are on the floor
Feel my caress so soft and gentle
So delicate you cry for more

Cuddle up close
Lay on my chest now
Listen my heartbeat's coming down

I know you're the nervous kind
With so much going on in your mind

Bulma and Vegeta lay asleep in each other's arms. Then a familiar crying could be heard. It was now 4am. Bulma awakened again. Vegeta was too tired this time to even hear Trunks. It only took about twenty minutes for Bulma to do a quick diaper change and then rock him back to sleep.
She returned and stood at the foot of the bed, staring at Vegeta. It's going to take some work, but I've got to be patient with him. She told herself. Silently she slid back into bed and cuddled up close to Vegeta, slinging her arm over him.
Even though Goku had accidentally revealed Trunks' existence to everybody years earlier, somehow that did not stop Bulma and Vegeta from developing a relationship with each other. Trunks' existence was still secured. It appears that Bulma and Vegeta were just destined to be.

THE END