To Eat or Not to Eat?
Chapter Five
______________________________________________________________________________
STANDARD DISCLAIMERS APPLY
"MY Goku could beat your husband's little butt any day!" Chichi barked. That will finally shut her up!
Bulma just stared at her wide eyed then finally replied, "Little butt!? Ha! How do YOU know he has a 'little butt' Chichi? Have you been looking down there?" She cruelly smiled. She's stuck now! I win this argument again! Bulma-1 Chichi-0..
Chichi's face flushed in embarrassment but was quickly overtaken in pure rage, "WHAT! I do NOT look at that monkey that way! He is just a pathetic ape in my eyes, and QUIT changing the subject! My husband is THE best and that's FINAL understand!?"
"Hmph." Vegeta's attitude is beginning to rub off on me. I like it! She tried to mock his notorious scowl but in effect looked ridiculous, "Wanna bet on it?"
-~-~-~--~-~
"I can't take it. They're wasting their time fighting over something stupid while our fathers are missing. Kami! Who knows what my dad is doing to Goku!" Trunks yelled while charging down the ivory colored stairs toward the living room.
Goten nodded silently and followed the lavender haired boy.
-~-~-~--~-~
Chichi just shot her a look that could kill even the wildest of beasts in an instant, "You're on sister! Just be prepared to lose!"
"Same to you!" Bulma callously stated while looking her straight in the eye for a full minute.
Abruptly two Saiya-jin children barged in once again.
"Mother you are acting just like dad! Snap out of it for Kami's sake!" Trunks screamed, "We have to find Goku before father hurts him!"
"You too mom," Goten fearfully replied.
Bulma and Chichi both glanced at each other nervously, both thinking about the same thing...Vegeta and Goku!
"Thanks you two...I don't know what got into us," the black haired woman lovingly said while embracing her son.
"Yeah, sorry about that Trunks." Bulma smiled and hugged him, "Don't worry, Vegeta wouldn't lay a finger on Goku if he knows what's best for him. Now let's just relax and watch some TV. I'll go get us some snacks from the kitchen."
The two boys were thrilled and raced in the vast entertainment room. Chichi followed the duo and sat down on the comfortable dark chair.
-~-~-~--~-~
Now what to make...Bulma asked herself while surveying her surroundings.
The kitchen was massive compared to most houses. The fridge was ALWAYS stocked with food in order to fill up the Saiya-jin's colossal hunger.
"Yes! I found the popcorn!" She joyfully said to herself; grabbing about five packets from the pantry and throwing them into the microwave.
Now..what else to serve. She began to rummage through the metal cupboard till she stumbled upon a large bag of chips. That will have to do..
Before she could open it the phone was deafeningly ringing.
Hmm..I wonder who could be calling. The phone number here is private. It's probably Vegeta... He's got a LOT of explaining to do.
With that thought in mind, the azure haired woman picked up the sleek, gray phone and whispered, "Hello"
-~-~-~--~-~
Both of the Saiya-jin children raced for the remote and grabbing the device firmly same time.
"Hey Trunks! Give me the remote! I wanna watch some animes!" Goten yelled while jerking the object toward him.
Trunks did not weaken his grasp but pulled it toward him, "No way bakayarou! This is MY house and MY remote now hand it over!" he barked, "I get to decide what we watch!"
It was a vicious tug of war. They were equally matched in strength. Both were unwilling to give up the black object.
"Come on! Give ME the remote!" Goten screamed angrily and dragged it towards him with all of his strength.
"No way!" Trunks yelled while still holding the remote, "YOU give it to me NOW or I'll ki blast you baka!"
They sure do remind me of their dads when they're mad. I guess the saying is right 'Like father, Like son' Chichi smiled but then that look turned into rage when she heard Trunk's last statement. He better not blow up my precious son! I'm going to end this madness!
She stepped toward the still quarreling Saiya-jins and with ease grabbed the remote.
They just stared at her expressionless. What just happened!? Trunks silently asked him.
"Now you two go and sit down! You are going to watch something educational," she explained while turning on the television and leaving it on a channel, "There! You can watch the news!"
"But mom!" Goten whined, "Me and Trunks wanted to watch some animes NOT some boring news cast!"
Chichi was shocked speechless. Goten usually NEVER speaks back to me! He must be spending to much time with that Trunks boy!
"Animes are just a WASTE of your time! Now go and SIT down NOW! BOTH of you!" she screamed while pointing toward the sofa.
The duo just obediently did what she asked and sat down pouting. Chichi smiled That's more like it! she thought while joining them. They were now all staring blankly at the news broadcast.
-~-~-~--~-~
"And now for local news," the skinny anchor man replied, "Earlier today, near Satan City there was a high speed car chase. And now well go off to Aecile for the details. Aecile?"
The screen changed and now a young woman with red hair holding a microphone appeared.
"Yes Jaie. Almost about an hour ago, the Satan City Police Department were pursuing a car, specifically a black mustang that was said to be rented or stolen. The driver of the vehicle was going around speeds of around 200! The speed limit is was 85! Thankfully, whoever this mad man was, he did not run over any innocent civilian's lives and has finally been captured.."
-~-~-~--~-~
"Took those PIGS long enough to catch that lunatic!," Chichi hollered at the screen, "By the speed they were going at, that man could have KILLED someone! If I was on the police force, that HOBO would be in jail sooner!"
-~-~-~--~-~
"Hold on, I am receiving an update to the situation," Aecile replied, "It seems that there was actually another man involved in this. We have finally discovered their identities!"
The screen changed now revealing the mighty Saiya-jin prince's picture. He was scowling as usual in his indigo armor.
"The first driver is named 'Vegeta.' Not much is known about this character or why he would break the law. He is currently married to multi-billionaire Bulma Briefs of Capsule Corporation."
The picture changed and now showcased a picture of Goku, he had a goofy grin on his face and was dressed in his orange gi.
"The second man, Vegeta's accomplice, is named 'Son Goku.' We still have not figured out their motives yet. I'll keep you informed. This is Aecile reporting for 'Z TV' . Now back to you Jaie."
-~-~-~--~-~
Bulma asked cautiously again, "Hello? Who are you?"
The voice on the other end of the line began to speak, "Is this Mrs. Bulma Briefs?"
"Yes but I'll be the one asking the questions here buddy! Now tell me who YOU are!" She barked back.
"Excuse me for not telling you, I am Officer Kielane from the Satan City Police Department. I am here to inform you that your husband, Vegeta, and his 'friend' Son Goku are now currently being held in jail. I suggest that you arrive there as quick as possible and bail them out. Thank you for your time. Good day!"
With that, hastily he hanged up, fearing the woman wrath. Bulma was speechless. The officer had said everything so quickly, she could not comprehend it all.
A million thoughts running through her mind at once Vegeta...Goku... in jail! But Why!? How? She then collapsed to the marble floor due to the pure shock.
-~-~-~--~-~
Chichi's jaw dropped to the marble floor. MY Goku broke the LAW! How dare he!? It's all that monkey man's fault! He made him do this!
"WOW! Our dads are criminals Trunks! That's awesome!" Goten happily yelled.
Trunks grinned and replied ecstatically, "Yeah I know! Wait till Mom finds out!"
"I'm going to be just like your dad when I grow up Trunks! He's so COOL!" the black haired Saiya-jin replied.
Chichi snapped out of her thoughts the moment those words came out of her son's mouth.
"WHAT!? You will NOT be like that man! You are going grow up to be a SCHOLAR like your brother Gohan when you grow up!" Chichi bellowed; then ran into the kitchen to find her friend unconscious.
-~-~-~--~-~
What happened? Bulma awoke with Chichi's worried face staring straight back at her.
"Oh it's only you Chi! I had this horrible nightmare that the police called me and said that Goku and Vegeta were in jail! Thank Kami it was only a dream!" the blue haired woman sighed in relief.
Chichi became apprehensive, "Bulma, that wasn't a dream. They ARE in jail right now and we have to get them out before they get any more media coverage! Now come on!"
Bulma just sat there shocked. A part of her wanted to let them remain in prison as punishment but larger part wanted them back home.
"Okay, get the boys. I'll be waiting in the car for you all. Tell me what you know then!"
Chichi nodded and left.
-~-~-~--~-~
"When I'm old enough to drive. I'm gonna go as fast as your dad Trunks!" Goten yelled.
"Yeah, so am I! We'll race each other. I bet I could beat you though," the lavender boy said smugly.
Goten was about to retort but stopped when he sensed his mother's ki drawing near, "Shh! my mom's coming" he whispered barely audible.
Chichi stormed in, Hmm...it's awfully quiet here. I wonder what they're up too. Never mind, I don't have time to waste. MY Goku is probably dying from hunger by now!
"You two, follow me NOW! We're leaving!" she stated.
The two Saiya-jin children just stared at each other for a moment, shrugged, and followed her towards the vehicle.
-~-~-~--~-~
Bulma was anxiously waiting in her father's state-of-the-art car. What's taking them so long! Her eyelids were about to close but shot up when she heard a familiar voice.
"Hey mom! We're going to go see Daddy in jail!" Trunks joyfully replied. Bulma just looked at her son like he was insane. He shouldn't be proud of that!
Suddenly Goten appeared and hopped in the back seat with Trunks while his mom sat in the front along Bulma.
"Now Chichi, before we go tell me what you know so far," she said calmly.
The raven haired woman explained what she previously saw on the news cast in detail.
-~-~-~--~-~
"We can't leave those two alone for an hour and not expect trouble to follow. Even Trunks and Goten are more mature then them!" Chichi yelled.
Thank Kami they were only speeding! I thought they robed a bank or something. Bulma just chuckled at that thought while pulling out of Capsule Corporation on to a busy intersection.
-~-~-~--~-~
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I like to thank ALL of the reviewers! (especially those who are reviewing every chapter) You all are great! :) I'm REALLY sorry about the pathetic chapter you just read! . I'll try to make the next one much better ^_^ Keep Reviewing! Thanks again!
-Angel of Anime-
