Egyptian Curses And Fate - Chapter 9

Disclaimer: Dragonball Z was created by Akira Toriyama. Akira Toriyama made all Characters in this story. (c) Akira Toriyama, Bird Studio, Toei Animation. Used without permission, please don't sue me; all you'll get is... nothing! :P

*.....* = thoughts
"....." = speaking

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"Here it is!", Hannah shouted happily as she held the sixth dragonball high into the air. It had been stuck high in a tree. Luckily, Vegeta was able to levitate Hannah to the top instead of her having to climb the tree. That would just be too dangerous!

He smirked and nodded his approval. She dumped the ball into the bag and they floated to the ground. Hannah was grinning at her accomplishment when she heard a small grunt. Apparently Yamucha, Juuhachi, and Juuanna didn't notice it. She turned around to see if Vegeta had heard it, only to see him laying on the ground unconscious. She screamed, catching the attention of the others.

Yamucha ran and knelt at Vegeta's side, shaking him gently. He did not even stir in the slightest.

"We have to find the last dragonball and fast! His highness doesn't have very long...", Juuanna trailed off.

Yamucha nodded, "You grab his legs and I'll get his arms. We can lift him into the car."

Juuanna pushed Vegeta's legs together and grabbed under his ankles. Yamucha lifted his wrists and they put him in the backseat of the car, still unconscious.

"That is just nasty. I'll be glad when he has a body instead of material.", Yamucha joked. Hannah climbed up into Vegeta's lap.

"I hope you'll be okay, Mr. Vegeta.", she whispered only loud enough to where he could hear if he were awake. The others hopped into the car.

"Let's go get Bulma."

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Meanwhile, Mr. Bakh and his poor victims had stopped for a small break. Bulma had taken this opportunity to nap.


~Dream~

"My lady, I beg you to hold still so I can dress you. The Prince will be here soon.", a maid informed a lady with blue hair and equally blue eyes.

"Who cares! I do not wish to see that bastard.", the lady replied scornfully.

"You haven't even met him. You might like him; you never know."

"I'm sure he's just like all the other suitors. Perverted and arrogant!"

The maid sighed and tightened her mistress's corset and buttoned the long line of buttons.

"Well, my lady, your father says you must marry him since he is the only Prince left that you haven't met."

The beauty sighed, knowing her hand-maiden was right.

~End Dream~


Bulma groggily sat up. *Now that was weird. Why would I dream about me being a noble lady? I've been hanging around with Vegeta too much.*

"Nice nap, Miss Bulma?", Selfia asked kindly, holding out a canteen of water. Bulma stared at the canteen disdainfully before finally taking it from her hands and taking a small, hesitant sip.

"It was fine, thank you.", Bulma replied coolly. Selfia nodded and stood from her kneeling position. She walked over to Worm and offered him the canteen. He took it and playfully jabbed her in the arm. She laughed and hit him lightly in the chest.

Bulma's eyes traveled over to Bakh. He was leaning against a tree - cool, grey eyes staring out at nothing. She wondered what his motives were. Why did he want Vegeta so much? Was he some kind of merchant wanting to sell him to Science? Her thoughts were interrupted as the man she'd just been gazing at pulled her to her feet roughly.

"Hey, buddy, not so harsh.", she scolded him. Bakh raised his hand to strike her, but thought better of it.

"You would do good to learn your place, bitch."

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"We are NEVER going to find her!", Yamucha whined. He glanced down at Vegeta, who still lay unconscious in the backseat.

He turned his eyes back to driving. A brief glance let him know that they were running out of gas. Just grand. They had only a few hours to find the last dragonball. Bulma was Kami-knows-where and the nearest town was at least 50 miles away!

His attention was turned to a groan coming from the Pharaoh. He glanced over his shoulder, "You alright, man?"

Vegeta grumbled and sat up, rubbing his head.

"We're on our way to find Bul-chan. After we get her, we'll get the last dragonball.", Hannah informed him. He nodded and leaned back against the seat, weakly. Inwardly, he couldn't wait until they found his blue-haired vixen. Yes, she was his.. she just didn't know it yet. She reminded him of someone he just couldn't remember.

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Bulma gasped. She was walking and then, all of a sudden, she was inside an elaborate gold palace. She looked around her. Mr. Bakh, Selfia, and Worm were nowhere to be seen. She looked down at herself. She was wearing a crimson and gold-trimmed dress. It was exquisite; made of the finest fabrics. She looked up as she heard someone come in. A handsome man with ebony hair, standing on end and even darker eyes ran towards her.

"Buruma!", he yelled as he approached her. "You must leave! Please, get out of here!"

She found herself talking against her will. Saying things that she didn't know where they came from.

"Vegeta, no. I won't leave you!", she cried. He raised a gentle hand and grazed her cheek.

"My love," he whispered, "I will meet you at the Temple. Please, go!" He turned around frantically as the room flooded with soldiers.

"My Prince!", one of them shouted, "They are coming! The Mahb's are coming!" Vegeta nodded and pushed Buruma into another room to hide her.

Bulma started as she came out of it. Worm cast her a wary glance. She raised her hand to her heart, struggling to catch her breath from the strange vision. *What is wrong with me?*, she wondered silently. *Why am I having these visions? And is that the Vegeta I know?! And if so.. why did he call me his love? And why did he call me Buruma?!* The questions continued until she realized that Worm was waving a hand in front of her face, trying to snap her out of it.

"I.. uh.. have to use the restroom.", she lied. His eyebrows rose and he turned to his master. Mr. Bakh rolled his eyes and nodded.

"Selfia, go with her. We wouldn't want our little capture to get away.", he said. Selfia nodded and followed Bulma further into the forest. Once they were far enough away from the two men, Bulma grabbed Selfia by the arms.

"We have to get away from him! Come with me. You don't deserve this kind of life!", Bulma said, shaking her slightly.

"B-but, what about Worm? I can't leave him...", she said unhappily.

"Look, Selfia, Mr. Bakh is searching for Vegeta. I need to go back to him! Worm and Bakh will certainly find him and then you and Worm will be reunited!"

Selfia thought about it. Although she felt guilty, she agreed to the idea. They looked around quickly and darted off in the direction opposite of Mr. Bakh and Worm.

*****An hour later*****

"Look! The end of the forest is up ahead!", Juuhachi shouted.

"And the last dragonball is only a few miles away.", Vegeta said with his eyes closed.

"Hey, wait a minute! We agreed to find Bulma first!", Yamucha reminded him, not so calmly. Vegeta opened one eye. "Who cares about that blasted woman?"

"I do!", Yamucha and Hannah yelled at the same time. Vegeta sighed. "Look, the wo-"

"Vegeta! Yamucha!", a voice screamed. Everyone's head shot in the direction of the voice. Two women came running into view. One was Bulma and another woman with bright, red hair. Yamucha slammed on the brakes and put the car in park. He jumped out and ran to embrace his long-time friend.

"Who is this, Bulma?", he asked her. Bulma smiled, "This is Selfia. She helped me, but unfortunately, a man she was with is after Vegeta. They had captured me."

Yamucha glared at Selfia suspiciously. She frowned and looked away. Bulma ran up to Vegeta and grasped his hand.

"I need to ask you something.", she whispered. He nodded and slowly climbed out of the car. She solemnly noted how slow and weak he was walking. She took him out of hearing range of the others.

"Vegeta, tell me the truth, please. Have you ever been in love?", she asked cautiously. His would-be eyes widened in surprise.

"Of course not! I told you already; love is for the weak.", he stated scornfully, crossing his arms across his chest.

"Don't lie! Have you ever loved anyone?", she asked again, though this time more urgently.

He hesitated then closed his eyes. "At one time, yes. Though I don't see how this is any of your business."

"Oh, Kami..." She stumbled backward, hand once again over her pounding heart.

"Buruma?", she suggested quietly. His eyes widened again.

"How did you know that?", he asked low.

She was about to answer when they were interrupted. "Um, I'm so sorry to interrupt, but I'm sure my master is close on our trail."

They turned to look at Selfia. Bulma cast Vegeta a last look and walked up to the others. His body shut down, not being able to handle the weakness of time almost being up for him and the brought-up memories of his former love. Bulma turned around as she heard his body hit the ground. She rushed towards him and lifted his head into her chest.

*Don't worry, Vegeta. We'll wish you back.*, she thought to him silently.



NEXT CHAPTER OF EGYPTIAN CURSES AND FATE: They really find the last dragonball and summon the eternal dragon, Shenlon. Mr. Bakh and Worm catch up to them.



Ok, I know I said they'd find the last dragonball this chapter, but it can wait until next chapter! And I've got a good idea.. well, at least I think it is! :P Till next time, ja! 3