Elizabeth Knight

Chapter 6

ChiChi sat in the bed looking at Goku. He was sweet but had no idea how to help their daughter. ChiChi knew Ally loved her husband, but there were just some things a woman needed to know. When she'd heard the slight commotion down the hall seconds after she'd left she'd ran to get Goku thinking someone was trying to get in, but Goku said it was probably only Vegeta. When she'd turned around to head back out the door he'd ran for it and got there first shaking his head at his wife.

"I think not my love. They need some time alone."

"The last thing Ally needs is for that arrogant beast to make her feel worse."

"He'll come around ChiChi, but you have to give him time. Trust me."

"Time? He's had a lifetime all ready. How long does it take to figure out your miserable without the one you really love?"

"When you have as much pride as Vegeta, it could take a while. Ally knows that."

ChiChi turned around and snorted her answer to that, and went to sit on the bed.

She'd rested fitfully and when she'd heard the raised voice of Vegeta it was all she could stand. She clutched the book she'd been reading to her chest and headed down the hall not quite knowing what to expect.

Both sets of eyes swung to the door as ChiChi burst through, Goku not far behind, and that's how they found the two lovers. Ally in his robe hunched into a ball in front of the window with tears streaming down her face and Vegeta in his boxers (again) standing over her and smirking from his lofty position. ChiChi raised heavy book she been reading prior to charging down the hallway and whopped him on top of the head with all her might.

"Out!! Get Out you monstrous brute!! How dare you hurt my baby!" she screeched. Vegeta scowled grabbing at the nasty bump appearing on the side of his forehead. "I see you're not so smug anymore. HA!"

Vegeta took a step towards the woman, but Kakarrott stepped in front of her.

"I think you should leave now." Kakarrott said still shielding his mate.

Vegeta needed some time to cool off away from Ally's mom and some time to think about what he was going to tell Ally, so he nodded.

Ally….he looked over at her, still on the floor as ChiChi went to her. She was so beautiful. He smiled again at the thought of her jealousy. Their eyes locked once more and he sent her a subconcience message, then left.

Kakarrott stopped him in the hallway. He looked guilty. "I tried, but when ChiChi gets going…." He let the sentence carry off.

"How long have you known I was here?" he asked glaring at Goku, and thinking it disgusting how his mate ran over him and he let her!

"Since Ally abruptly stopped weeping last night and moments before there had been a bit of racket. I figured you'd finally come to your senses and come to claim what was already yours." He answered frowning. "I guess you weren't so smart after all. You should've taken her back home last night and come back for the kids when things were all worked out."

"Perhaps. I suppose I should Thank you for last nights peace."

"None required."

"Aren't you gone yet?!" ChiChi snapped from inside the bedroom.

Vegeta sent a scowl in that direction and told Goku, "I'll be back for her." As he took off down the stairs and out the front door.

Ally sat staring at where he had been standing and knew he'd be back. She didn't now how she knew. Maybe the look on his face or maybe he'd put the thought there, she didn't know. He'd been smiling. Vegeta didn't smile often so this threw her. Still he hadn't said it though. The one thing that would bring her running. If only… if only… then she could've been on her way home with him now.

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It took all morning for him to find Yamcha sitting in a bar. He made his way across the floor to Yamcha's table. "Your really pathetic." He stated quietly.

"Maybe," he said glancing up from his cup, "but it seems you're in the same stew pot I'm in. Have a seat." He smiled.

"Not exactly the same stew pot." He muttered taking a seat. "I at least know my wife loves me, and why she's angry with me. Mark my words well, I'll have her back by tonight, but to do that you've got to get Bulma out of my house."

"But how am I supposed to do that?"

"I've got a good idea. You give her what she's been asking for. A little extra attention, and .……"

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Bulma's eyes widened when Vegeta came into her room in tow with…Yamcha! Vegeta just smiled and leaned back against the wall as Bulma began backing away.

"What are you doing here?" She demanded.

"I've come to get my wayward wife and drag her back home kicking and screaming if necessary. It's up to you how you leave here, but first…" Yamcha let the sentence trail off as he made his way to the side of the room she'd backed into. He held out a hand to her and led her over to the bed to take a seat. A small smile touched his lips and his grip hardened as he yanked her face down across his lap. The first sting came instantly along with, "This is for not letting me explain what was going on. And this…" another sting, "is for being so mean to me, not talking to me," another sting, "and ignoring me." He gave her bottom one last slap as his anger ebbed out of him. Yamcha turned her over and wrenched her ands away from her tear stained face. "I love you, Bulma, but I won't let you just runaway any time you feel like it. And I was not doing anything with that woman. Do you believe me?" he asked, threateningly. Bulma was still for a few moments, and then she nodded her head. Yamcha smiled at her, then tugged her up to him to kiss her. Vegeta rolled his eyes and quietly walked out of the bedroom closing the door behind him.

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