Author's Note – Muwahahah! Here's Chapter 2! Lol, lots of madness, hehe, hope you enjoy! And if you do, please review!
Chapter 2 – Powerful Credentials
"Good morning Vegeta! How did you sleep?" Goku asked in a voice thick with sarcasm. Vegeta frowned, scratching his head, his hair tangled and sticking out every which way. "I slept fine." Vegeta stated blandly. But something had obviously occurred last night, considering the large hole in the wall of his room…
"Great! Me too. Like a brick." Goku frowned, munching on a bowl of cold cereal. Vegeta raised an eyebrow and sat down beside him. "Do you want some? We have Froot Loops, Alphabits, and Cheerios." Vegeta scoffed, frowning. "Where do they come up with the pathetic names for breakfast cereals? It's insulting I can't believe- Alphabits please." He finished as Goku got up and went to the cupboard. He filled a bowl and poured milk into it, setting it down in front of Vegeta who began to promptly inhale it.
"Mmh, Kackarot, where's your *munch* bitchy wife?" Goku laughed and put his head in his hands lazily. "Still in bed. She didn't get too much sleep last night…." Vegeta nodded, not looking up from his cereal. Goku watched him eat for a few minutes, then suddenly had a question.
"Hey Vegeta, so, do you have any idea about where you're gonna go now?" Vegeta looked up at him, wiping some milk from his mouth. "Well, I suppose I'll just have to buy a house." He stated, leaning back in his chair and falling over onto the ground. He quickly put it back upright and sat back down, trying to look serious.
"Well, that'd be great, but I'm pretty sure houses cost a lot of money…" Goku replied regretfully, looking questioningly at Vegeta. Vegeta furrowed his eyebrows. Kackarot was right. He HATED that… So, he made sure to first vocalize it. "You're right. I HATE that." Goku blinked stupidly and shrugged. "Well, guess I'll have to get a job then." Vegeta decided, staring at his empty bowl.
"A job? Where?" Vegeta shook his head. "I don't know Baka! Anywhere! As long as it pays money!" Goku grinned, getting up from the table again. "Right. Sounds good to me! I have to go into the city today anyway to pick up groceries, since it's my turn this month. Want to come with me?" Vegeta grunted. He didn't like the thought of having to be seen in public with Kackarot, but at least he might be able to find a job.
"Fine. Let's go. Just let me have a shower first." He decided, getting up and walking towards the bathroom. Once inside, he turned on the water quickly and got in, cursing loudly as it was too hot. After it had cooled off a bit and he had settled down, he leaned against one side of the tile and found his thoughts beginning to wander.
You don't have a heart… You'll never find love… Vegeta gritted his teeth. Why could he not stop thinking about the stupid Onna?? He blushed bright red as he looked down at himself. "Damn it!" He yelled, giving himself a sharp smack upside the head. She was just a stupid woman! He didn't need her! Of course, he missed the sex… Probably the only reason he hadn't blown her up was for the sex… But, he was a prince! He could control his hormones!
He quickly dried off, his hair falling limply around his shoulders. He pulled on his training Gi and left the room, shaking water out of his hair and all over the hallway walls. Goku was sitting watching cartoons in the living room. "Kackarot! Stop being an idiot and lets go!" Goku frowned. "But Vegeta, it's Sailor Moon…"
"NOW!" Vegeta demanded, crossing his arms. Goku let out a defeated sigh. "Okay, okay…" He got up, and after writing a note for Chi Chi, the two exited the house and headed towards Orange Star. They arrived about half an hour later, deciding to set down and walk the rest of the way since people might get a little curious if they saw them flying about the city.
"Okay, now should we go to the grocery store first? Who knows? You might even be able to get a job there!" Goku declared happily as they headed down the side walk. "Fine, I don't care, let's just go." Goku nodded his agreement. "Cool!" They got there shortly, and went inside. Vegeta found a help wanted sign and took it out of the window.
"Alright, so you go get a job, and I'll get the groceries." Goku stated, heading towards the carts. Vegeta shook his head as he watched Goku trying to figure out how to get the cart away from the others using the quarter slot. "Baka…" He muttered, turning and heading towards an office he had spotted.
"Hey! Open up!" He demanded, knocking heavily on the door. A man opened it, shoving on a pair of glasses. "Oh! Are you the applicant here to be interviewed for the job position?" He inquired, noticing the help wanted sign in Vegeta's hand. Vegeta shrugged. "Sure." The man nodded, gesturing into his office. "Alright, please have a seat." Vegeta grunted and walked past him, throwing himself down into the small uncomfortable chair.
"So, did you bring your résumé?" The man asked, taking a seat behind his desk. Vegeta raised an eyebrow. "What the fuck are you talking about man?" The man's eyes widened in surprise and he shook his head. "Um, well, you know, your credentials. Where you've worked before." Vegeta put a hand to his chin.
"Well, I haven't really worked before. Except fighting. I used to blow up planets, but I never got paid for it." He explained, leaning back in the chair. The man nodded slowly, writing down some things on a sheet of paper. "Right… and um, why would you be looking to get a job here at Safeway?"
"Because I need money you stupid bastard!" Vegeta shouted, slamming his fists on the desk. "Now are you going to give me a job or not?!?" The man fell back, putting a hand out in front of him as he frantically pushed a security button under his desk with the other. "Now please Sir! Just calm down!"
"And if you bring him back, we'll call the cops!" Goku cringed as the security officer slammed the door in his face. "Uh, no problem…" He turned to Vegeta who was sitting on the pavement after being forcefully thrown out and also after trying to blow up a banana shelf. "You're lucky I stopped you before you really got in trouble…" Goku muttered, shifting his bags in his hands. "I can't believe you got us kicked out of Safeway…"
"It's not my fault! They were all a bunch of idiots!" Goku let out a tired sigh and offered a hand to help Vegeta up. Vegeta didn't accept it however, but simply just jumped up himself. "Whatever." Goku decided, as they turned to leave. "I just think you might need to learn a bit more about etiquette when it comes to these things. You have to be nice to people or they won't hire you."
"What's the difference if I am capable of doing the job??" Vegeta demanded angrily.
"Well, that's just how people are. But hey, do you want to go get some lunch? I'll buy."
Vegeta frowned. "Yes, let's go." He growled, as he and Goku started off to find a place to eat.
"And what would you like Sir?" The waitress asked Vegeta pleasantly. Vegeta frowned, putting down the menu. "Whatever he said he was going to have." He decided, pointing to Goku. "Oh, and four large Cokes." The waitress nodded, smiling and writing down his order. "Alright, I'll get right on that." Goku raised an eyebrow.
"Four Cokes? Man, you must be really thirsty!" He exclaimed. Vegeta narrowed his eyes. "Of course I am!" He yelled defensively. He couldn't let Kackarot know he had recently developed a severe addiction to caffeine… He put his head in his hands and looked off around the restaurant. He frowned as he noticed a woman with aqua colored hair sitting in a booth a bit far down from them.
Kame, she looks like Bulma… He thought, tilting his head slightly to the side. He let out a deep breath and let his forehead fall against the table. Who was he fooling? He had really blown it this time… And who knew if he'd ever get Bulma back… Goku looked down at Vegeta in concern. "Hey Veg, you okay?" Vegeta nodded.
"I'm fine you idiot, I'm just tired okay?" Goku shrugged. "Okay, if you say so." Vegeta grimaced, suddenly lifting his head up and smashing it against the table. "When is that woman going to bring me my damn Coke?!?"
"My, I haven't seen Vegeta anywhere today! Do you think he could have stayed up all night training?" Dr. Briefs inquired as he and his wife munched quietly on their lunches. "Meower!" Dr. Briefs small cat piped up from his side, lapping up some milk from a saucer.
"I don't know! Maybe. That man works so hard!" Mrs. Briefs commented. She hadn't seen either of them for quite some time now. Bulma was still in bed, and who knew where Vegeta was… Dr. Briefs nodded, taking a long swig of his cappuccino. "Well I just hope everything's alright."
"Man! That was great!" Goku declared, putting his hands behind his head and burping loudly. Vegeta finished downing his last glass of Coke and shrugged. "Not bad." Goku gave him a questioning look. "Hey, do you want to keep looking for a job today? Or maybe try again tomorrow? Chi Chi's going out to Capsule Corp tonight, and Gohan too probably. Piccolo said he would take a break from training for a while and stop by. You're welcome to hang with us if you want, and you can stay the night again, since I guess you don't have anywhere else to go yet…"
Vegeta frowned as he thought about Goku's mention of Capsule Corp and chewed on some ice. "Alright, let's just go back. I don't feel like learning anymore about job interviews today." Goku grinned and got up, dusting himself off and grabbing the bill. "Alright, sounds like a plan to me, let's go." They got up, and after Goku had paid, headed quickly back towards the Son house.
