Disclaimer: Don't own it, never will.
(A/N) This takes place right after the Majin Buu Saga. Bura is not born yet, and Trunks and Goten are eight and seven.
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Bulma says, settling back into the bush with Mirai and Trunks, "Alright. NOW Piccolo should be here any minute now."
Trunks says, "Mom, you shouldn't say that. I think you cursed us the last time."
Mirai asks, "Out of curiosity, Mom. Did you use the same context of the previous letter?"
Bulma folds her arms and says, "Of course I did. You can't underestimate the power of secret admirers."
Trunks yells, "Mom! Are you NUTS?! Piccolo's never going to-
Mirai hisses, "Quiet! I can feel Piccolo's ki!" They all hide in the shadows, seeing his silhouette up in the sky.
Piccolo looks around and thinks, {That's strange. I don't see anyone here.} He lands in the middle of the meadow and sighs, adjusting the bow tie of his snazzy purple and lime green tux. {Gotta look my best.}
Mirai, Trunks and Bulma stare at him in disbelief. Trunks hisses, "I thought he was suppose to be predictable!"
Mirai snaps, "Trunks! His hearing!"
Too late. Piccolo demands, "Hey! Who's out there! I heard you! Is it you who wrote me that letter?!"
Mirai winces and says in a fake falsetto voice, "Yes, it's me."
Piccolo sighs a breath of relief, "Good, I thought somebody played a gag on me. Why don't you come out?"
Mirai eyes dart to the other two, who just shrug. Then he continues in his fake voice, "Uh... I'm just changing into something nice to wear... to...uh... match that unique outfit of yours." Trunks suppresses a snicker.
Mirai jams him in the ribs with his elbow and says, "Well, Mr. Piccolo, meanwhile why don't you have the nice "lemonade" I made_just_for you. It's over on the rock near you."
Piccolo looks down at the rock to see a bottle filled with some dangerous looking yellow gunk. He frowns, "But I only drink water."
Mirai says sweetly, "But it's so refreshingly good for you."
Piccolo says, "I'm sure it is, but I only drink-
Mirai yells, "JUST DRINK IT, DAMMIT!"
Piccolo yelps, "Yes ma'am!" and takes up the bottle, quickly gulping it down. He looks at the bottle in surprise, "Wow, this stuff isn't half bad." He finishes the rest of it, and gives a loud satisfying belch.
Mirai jumps up from the bushes and yells, "I thought something was suppose to happen!"
Piccolo yells, "You! What are you doing here?! Don't tell me you were behind this!"
Bulma and Trunks both come out and say, "We were too."
Piccolo groans, "I can't believe I came out here because of a stupid prank letter you sent me!"
Bulma says quickly, "Piccolo, it wasn't just a gag! We swear! We were doing this for a good cause!"
Trunks snickers, "By the way, nice suit."
Piccolo yells, "I'M GOING TO KILL YO-" But he suddenly groans and clutches at his stomach.
Bulma says triumphantly, "Ha! I told you it would work!"
Mirai's eyes widen, "Mom, I wouldn't speak so soon. Look," he says, pointing to Piccolo. Right before their very eyes Piccolo shrinks in his clothes and his whole body changes. When it is done, Piccolo just lies there on the ground.
Bulma cautiously walks over to him and pokes him. He still doesn't move. Then she carefully turns him over and screams, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!! OH MY GOD!!!"
Mirai and Trunks' eyes nearly bulge out of their sockets when they see a little pink girl in front of them. Trunks says slowly, "Oh my god..."
Mirai yells at Bulma, "MOM! WAS IT SUPPOSE TO TURN OUT LIKE THAT?!!!"
Bulma stares at the girl, completely shaken up, "I thought it was only the personality. Apparently not..."
Piccolo stirs and gets up, yawning and stretching. She looks up at all three and smiles, "Hi peoples! Do I know you?"
All three stare at her as if she was something out of a freak show. Which is probably where she belongs. Trunks turns the other two around and demands, his voice mildly shaking, "Mom, exactly who was this great-great- great-whatever uncle that you got this formula from?"
Bulma says thoughtfully, "I don't quite recall it, but I think it was something like Jecker or Jyle or..."
Trunks asks, "Jekyl?"
Bulma says brightly, "Oh right! That's it!"
The two boys stare at her, completely and utterly stunned. Mirai's hands shake as he controls them from killing off his own mother.
Trunks says, trying to stay calm, "Mom, I think we need to get him an antidote. Before he changes back and decides to kill us!!!"
Bulma frowns, "I think that's a good idea. Let's take her back to the lab first." They turn to Piccolo to see that she's gone. All their eyes widen and they see Piccolo scampering off.
Mirai yells, "Hey!!! Pi- Girl! Whatever your name is! Come back here!!!"
Piccolo giggles, "Gotta catch me first!"
Trunks groans and says, "I'll get her," and starts jogging after her.
Mirai and Bulma stand alone, silently. Then Mirai asks, "Mom, have you ever heard of Mr. Hyde?"
Meanwhile... Trunks catches up with Piccolo and finds her in the middle of a field, frolicking among the flowers. It looks like something out of a sappy love movie. Piccolo waves, "Hi Mr. Grapehead! Wanna frolic wid me?" She grins, "I just love frolicking." She clasps her hands together and sighs happily, "I love flowers, too. They're so romantic."
Trunks sweatdrops. Then he says, "Look, Piccolo, you need to come with me, so we can get you back to normal."
Piccolo pouts, "But I like it here."
Trunks yells, "No! You have to come with me!" and grabs her hand.
Suddenly, Piccolo clutches at her stomach and starts to change shape again, to Trunks' horror. Piccolo turns back into his nameckian self and snaps his eyes open. He slowly turns to see Trunks clutching his hand.
Trunks smiles sheepishly and says, "Hi Piccolo. How's the weather?" silently backing away.
Piccolo yells, "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!!!"
Trunks screams, "AAAAHHH!!!" and starts running for his life.
Piccolo flies after him, "YOU WON'T GET AWAY FROM ME THAT EASILY!!!"
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The two saiyajins walk back into Capsule Corps. and go into the living room, looking for the others. Vegeta cups his mouth and yells, "Bulma! Mirai! Trunks! It's me! Vegeta! I'm back!" No one answers.
Vegeta frowns, "Strange. Where did they go?"
Goku spies a paper on the table stand and picks it up, "Hey Veggie. There's a note here for Eddy."
The ouji quickly snatches it away, "Give me that!" Then he starts reading it outloud, "Dear Edward, hmmph, Edward. We just went out to do some field test studies. We'll be back late. Today, I feel like having lobster. Mirai wants sushi, and Trunks wants pizza. We'll expect supper ready when we get home. Meanwhile have fun with Son-Kun. Bulma and the boys."
Vegeta sneers, "Have fun she says. Hmmph!" But then he suddenly pales and turns to Goku, "Kakarot. I don't know how to cook."
Goku merely shrugs, "Well then don't cook. They'll understand. You_are_Vegeta after all."
Vegeta shivers and scrunches up the paper in his hand, nervously, "No, Kakarot. They won't understand. Whenever Bulma goes on field studies, she is a complete idiot. She may be smart, but she hell isn't practical. She'll come back here, tired, frustrated, in the worst mood you'll ever see in your life, and she WILL be expecting food whether I'm that fool Edward or not. And Mirai and Trunks, they'll be just as frustrated with their mother's stupidity. Also expecting food. Do you have any idea what they'll do to me if I don't get them what they want?!"
Goku frowns, "Uh...no."
Vegeta growls, "God, the last time onna went onto a field test study, she made me sleep on the couch for a month!" He shivers, "Brrr... the horror. And that was only for not saying hello!"
Goku snickers, "Boy, Veggie-Chan, you're really in it deep."
Vegeta yells, enraged, "So are you, Kakarot! Don't forget you're still connected to me!"
All color leaves the younger saiyajin's face, but then he smiles evilly, "Not if I cut you open and get that key out," reaching for the ouji.
Vegeta clutches at his stomach protectively and yells, "DON'T YOU DARE PLAY DOCTOR ON ME!!!"
Goku laughs, "I was just kidding! Besides I have a solution to the problem!"
Vegeta says flatly, "What?"
Goku says proudly, "You just happen to be talking to a chef extraordinaire."
Vegeta looks around them and asks, "Really? Where? I don't see anyone?"
Goku frowns, "I meant me," feeling slightly put off.
"I know you meant you. However, I also know that you can't cook."
Goku pouts, "I can to!"
Vegeta growls, "Don't talk rubbish. I'm going to order out," pulling Goku towards the phone.
Goku whines, "But Veggie..."
Vegeta yells, "Don't you 'But Veggie' me!" then he pales, "Oh Kami. I sounded just like the onna."
Goku smiles mischievously, "I think you'd make a great oujo."
"WHAT?!! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY?!! I SHOULD KILL YOU FOR THAT!!!"
Goku asks, "How much did I add?"
"About an hour's worth."
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Bulma and the Trunks' trump into Capsule Corps. in the foulest mood they've ever been in. Mirai yells, "I can't believe you let Piccolo get away!"
Trunks yells back, "What are you talking about?! We were all running from him! If I let him get away, then it's your fault, too!"
Bulma snaps, "Will you two just stop bickering?!" She yells into the interior of the house, "Edward! Where are you?!"
Vegeta hears them come in and runs out of the kitchen, dragging Goku along, but then slamming the door in his face. Vegeta says quickly, "Look Bulma, I- "
Bulma demands, narrowing her eyes dangerously, "Did you read the note?"
"Yes, but-"
Trunks scowls, "So where's the food Edward? You stole our dad's body, so the least you could do is get a stupid meal ready for us!"
Vegeta snarls, "Why you little-"
Just then Goku pops out of the kitchen with a pouty expression on his face, "Jeez, you didn't have to slam the door. You bonked my nose. Oh and by the way Mr. Pizza man said he'd be here in 15 minutes." He looks around at the three and smiles, "Hey guys! How are you doing?"
All three brighten up, seeing Goku up. Bulma hugs Goku and smiles, "Son- Kun! You're okay!"
Mirai says, "Boy, you had us really worried there."
Trunks chirps, "We thought you were going to die or something!"
Goku chuckles uneasily, "He he. Really! H-how...nice." Vegeta stares at his family in disbelief as they pour all their attention onto his rival instead of him. Goku asks, frowning, "Why the heck did you guys leave me that psychopath?! He kept on raving about being my 'friend' forever! Do you have any idea how creepy that is?! He was talking like I was his possession or something! I'm even in these handcuffs now because of Edward!"
Mirai whispers to Bulma, "Mom, do you think that he's still a tad delusional?"
Vegeta says, "I can verify that all of Kakarot's statements are true," trying to get some attention.
All three stare at him. Mirai says incredulously, "And_you're_admitting this?!"
Vegeta nods, "I'm-"
Suddenly Bulma slaps him, "How could you?! You liar! You said you'd take care of Son-Kun! Not harass him!" Vegeta looks at Bulma, too stunned to speak.
Goku smiles nervously, "Uh guys?"
Mirai demands, poking a finger at Vegeta's chest, "What kind of sick person are you?! Son-San," he says turning to Goku, "I'm so sorry I didn't believe you."
Goku sweatdrops, "But-"
Trunks yells, "I've put up with you long enough Edward! But this is the last straw! Now give us back our dad!"
Vegeta clenches his fists and yells furiously, "YOU BAKA'S!!! I AM VEGETA!!!"
Bulma's eyes widen, "What?!"
They all turn to Goku, and he shrugs, "I was trying to tell you."
Trunks' eyes widen excitedly and he smiles, "Dad!" and glomps onto the ouji. Vegeta glares at him, but then smirks and ruffles his son's hair.
Bulma says, teary-eyed, "Oh Vegeta," and embraces him as well.
Mirai also smiles, "It's good to have you back, Dad. We missed you."
Vegeta says, "I missed me, too."
Goku watches the happy scene and says nervously, "Uh... Veggie?"
Vegeta snaps, irritated, "Kakarot! Can't you see you're ruining a good moment?!" His voice is choked up. He figures it's from the happiness of the moment.
Goku twiddles his fingers and says meekly, "Yeah, I know. It's probably a once in a lifetime thing, but you can't be happy. Remember?" Vegeta's eyes widen and he swears, quickly shrugging everyone off of him.
Bulma demands, "Vegeta! What was that for?! What is Goku talking about?!"
Vegeta growls, "No... Stay away... I need to be alone with... Kakarot..." He realizes Goku was right and that's why it's becoming much harder to talk. He thinks angrily, {No! I should have known it! I'm cursed, dammit!}
Mirai asks in a worried tone, "Father, what's wrong?"
Vegeta thinks, {They care about me...Damn!} "Listen you... you have to say... bad... things... about me..." Goku nods and starts striving for insults he hadn't said already.
But Trunks says, confused, "But, Dad? Why would we say anything bad?"
Goku yells, waving his hands about, "No! Trunks! Don't!"
Trunks snaps, "Keep out of this! Dad, you're the best dad in the whole world."
Vegeta screams, clutching at his head and falls to his knees. He hisses in a hoarse voice, "You...betrayed me...Trunks..." Trunks stares at him with a horrified expression on his face.
Goku yells, "No, NO!! Veggie! Stay with us! I...I hate your guts! You're a meanie and you smell bad!"
Vegeta looks up at him and smirks, "It's too late....Kakarot...." and he falls onto the floor.
Bulma shrieks, "Oh my god!!! What happened to him?!!"
Goku yells, "You made him too happy! Eddy's trying to take over his body again!" Then he starts shaking Vegeta, "Come on, Veggie. Wake up. Wake up! Don't leave me with Eddy again!"
Bulma says weakly, covering her face with her hand, "No...Vegeta..."
Trunks whispers, backing away, "It's my fault. I made him go over the edge. Dad's right, I am a traitor!"
Goku tries smacking the ouji's head, this way and that, "Come on. Get up!" Finally the smaller saiyajin opens his eyes. Goku yells excitedly, "Yay! You're back! You're back!" and he glomps onto him. But then all color leaves Goku's face as he comes to the cold realization that he's being hugged back.
Edward smiles sweetly, "Yes, Kaka-Chan. I am back. And this time I'm staying for good."
Mirai yells, "NO! Stay away from Son-San, you freak!" quickly pulling them apart.
Edward sighs melodramatically, "So you've found out my secret, have you?" Then he smiles, "That's okay. I have another one up my sleeve."
Pure instinct commands Goku to look away. Just as he does, Edward pulls out a medallion on a chain out of his tank top and flashes it into the others' eyes. Once Goku thinks it's safe, he opens his eyes to see Bulma, Mirai and Trunks standing in rigid positions with blank expressions on their faces. Goku's eyes widen and he goes over to inspect them, by waving his hand in front of their eyes. Nothing. Not even a blink. They just stand there like statues.
Goku turns back to Eddy and demands, "What did you do to them?!" But he freezes when he sees Edward holding the same medallion to his face.
Edward answers, "I merely made them my total slaves. This wouldn't have been necessary if you hadn't told them our little secret... Now tell me why I shouldn't do the same to you," he hisses, "traitor..."
Goku says quickly, "Me? I wasn't betraying you, honest! In fact I just said to wish you away with the dragonballs so that Veggie, I mean, Vegeta, wouldn't get suspicious when I gather the dragonballs to wish HIM away." He smiles nervously, "I never really liked him much. He's such a meanie."
Vegeta yells from his cage inside Edward's mind, KAKAROT!!! YOU TWO- TIMING, LOW-LEVEL SCUM!!! I'LL GET YOU FOR THIS!!!
However, Edward still isn't convinced, "You were acting awfully friendly with him."
Goku cocks his head and says stupidly, "Huh?"
Edward growls, "Don't act like you don't know! It's always Veggie-Chan this or Veggie-Chan that! You pour all your attention onto him! You don't care about me! You've never given me anything! No buddy hugs, no Eddy-Chans! What about me?! What about my needs?!"
Goku stares at him to see a small droplet of water run down the possessed ouji's cheek, "Whoa. Are you crying?"
Edward sniffles, "I need a hug." Goku bites his lips and looks at him hesitantly, but then gives him a hug. Edward's pout slowly turns into a content smile, "Ahhh...so warm and cozy..." He licks his lips, "Delicious."
Goku quickly pulls away. But then he says, "I'm sorry. I'll try and make up for all the mean stuff I did to you. How about I help you get the dragonballs to wish Vegeta away?"
Edward smiles innocently and chirps, "Okay!"
Goku feels a pang of guilt, seeing how happy Edward is, but he pushes it aside. He gives Edward a strained smiles and says, "We'll start the hunt tomorrow...Eddy-Chan."
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Miyanon:Egads! What will ever happen to Vegeta? And will the Briefs family ever get out of their zombie states? And not to mention Piccolo! What is the outcome of this story going to be? Is everything going to be alright? Who knows!....Actually, I do since I already prewrote this.....Anyway. Tune into the next and last chapter of split ends!
(A/N) This takes place right after the Majin Buu Saga. Bura is not born yet, and Trunks and Goten are eight and seven.
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Bulma says, settling back into the bush with Mirai and Trunks, "Alright. NOW Piccolo should be here any minute now."
Trunks says, "Mom, you shouldn't say that. I think you cursed us the last time."
Mirai asks, "Out of curiosity, Mom. Did you use the same context of the previous letter?"
Bulma folds her arms and says, "Of course I did. You can't underestimate the power of secret admirers."
Trunks yells, "Mom! Are you NUTS?! Piccolo's never going to-
Mirai hisses, "Quiet! I can feel Piccolo's ki!" They all hide in the shadows, seeing his silhouette up in the sky.
Piccolo looks around and thinks, {That's strange. I don't see anyone here.} He lands in the middle of the meadow and sighs, adjusting the bow tie of his snazzy purple and lime green tux. {Gotta look my best.}
Mirai, Trunks and Bulma stare at him in disbelief. Trunks hisses, "I thought he was suppose to be predictable!"
Mirai snaps, "Trunks! His hearing!"
Too late. Piccolo demands, "Hey! Who's out there! I heard you! Is it you who wrote me that letter?!"
Mirai winces and says in a fake falsetto voice, "Yes, it's me."
Piccolo sighs a breath of relief, "Good, I thought somebody played a gag on me. Why don't you come out?"
Mirai eyes dart to the other two, who just shrug. Then he continues in his fake voice, "Uh... I'm just changing into something nice to wear... to...uh... match that unique outfit of yours." Trunks suppresses a snicker.
Mirai jams him in the ribs with his elbow and says, "Well, Mr. Piccolo, meanwhile why don't you have the nice "lemonade" I made_just_for you. It's over on the rock near you."
Piccolo looks down at the rock to see a bottle filled with some dangerous looking yellow gunk. He frowns, "But I only drink water."
Mirai says sweetly, "But it's so refreshingly good for you."
Piccolo says, "I'm sure it is, but I only drink-
Mirai yells, "JUST DRINK IT, DAMMIT!"
Piccolo yelps, "Yes ma'am!" and takes up the bottle, quickly gulping it down. He looks at the bottle in surprise, "Wow, this stuff isn't half bad." He finishes the rest of it, and gives a loud satisfying belch.
Mirai jumps up from the bushes and yells, "I thought something was suppose to happen!"
Piccolo yells, "You! What are you doing here?! Don't tell me you were behind this!"
Bulma and Trunks both come out and say, "We were too."
Piccolo groans, "I can't believe I came out here because of a stupid prank letter you sent me!"
Bulma says quickly, "Piccolo, it wasn't just a gag! We swear! We were doing this for a good cause!"
Trunks snickers, "By the way, nice suit."
Piccolo yells, "I'M GOING TO KILL YO-" But he suddenly groans and clutches at his stomach.
Bulma says triumphantly, "Ha! I told you it would work!"
Mirai's eyes widen, "Mom, I wouldn't speak so soon. Look," he says, pointing to Piccolo. Right before their very eyes Piccolo shrinks in his clothes and his whole body changes. When it is done, Piccolo just lies there on the ground.
Bulma cautiously walks over to him and pokes him. He still doesn't move. Then she carefully turns him over and screams, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!! OH MY GOD!!!"
Mirai and Trunks' eyes nearly bulge out of their sockets when they see a little pink girl in front of them. Trunks says slowly, "Oh my god..."
Mirai yells at Bulma, "MOM! WAS IT SUPPOSE TO TURN OUT LIKE THAT?!!!"
Bulma stares at the girl, completely shaken up, "I thought it was only the personality. Apparently not..."
Piccolo stirs and gets up, yawning and stretching. She looks up at all three and smiles, "Hi peoples! Do I know you?"
All three stare at her as if she was something out of a freak show. Which is probably where she belongs. Trunks turns the other two around and demands, his voice mildly shaking, "Mom, exactly who was this great-great- great-whatever uncle that you got this formula from?"
Bulma says thoughtfully, "I don't quite recall it, but I think it was something like Jecker or Jyle or..."
Trunks asks, "Jekyl?"
Bulma says brightly, "Oh right! That's it!"
The two boys stare at her, completely and utterly stunned. Mirai's hands shake as he controls them from killing off his own mother.
Trunks says, trying to stay calm, "Mom, I think we need to get him an antidote. Before he changes back and decides to kill us!!!"
Bulma frowns, "I think that's a good idea. Let's take her back to the lab first." They turn to Piccolo to see that she's gone. All their eyes widen and they see Piccolo scampering off.
Mirai yells, "Hey!!! Pi- Girl! Whatever your name is! Come back here!!!"
Piccolo giggles, "Gotta catch me first!"
Trunks groans and says, "I'll get her," and starts jogging after her.
Mirai and Bulma stand alone, silently. Then Mirai asks, "Mom, have you ever heard of Mr. Hyde?"
Meanwhile... Trunks catches up with Piccolo and finds her in the middle of a field, frolicking among the flowers. It looks like something out of a sappy love movie. Piccolo waves, "Hi Mr. Grapehead! Wanna frolic wid me?" She grins, "I just love frolicking." She clasps her hands together and sighs happily, "I love flowers, too. They're so romantic."
Trunks sweatdrops. Then he says, "Look, Piccolo, you need to come with me, so we can get you back to normal."
Piccolo pouts, "But I like it here."
Trunks yells, "No! You have to come with me!" and grabs her hand.
Suddenly, Piccolo clutches at her stomach and starts to change shape again, to Trunks' horror. Piccolo turns back into his nameckian self and snaps his eyes open. He slowly turns to see Trunks clutching his hand.
Trunks smiles sheepishly and says, "Hi Piccolo. How's the weather?" silently backing away.
Piccolo yells, "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!!!"
Trunks screams, "AAAAHHH!!!" and starts running for his life.
Piccolo flies after him, "YOU WON'T GET AWAY FROM ME THAT EASILY!!!"
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The two saiyajins walk back into Capsule Corps. and go into the living room, looking for the others. Vegeta cups his mouth and yells, "Bulma! Mirai! Trunks! It's me! Vegeta! I'm back!" No one answers.
Vegeta frowns, "Strange. Where did they go?"
Goku spies a paper on the table stand and picks it up, "Hey Veggie. There's a note here for Eddy."
The ouji quickly snatches it away, "Give me that!" Then he starts reading it outloud, "Dear Edward, hmmph, Edward. We just went out to do some field test studies. We'll be back late. Today, I feel like having lobster. Mirai wants sushi, and Trunks wants pizza. We'll expect supper ready when we get home. Meanwhile have fun with Son-Kun. Bulma and the boys."
Vegeta sneers, "Have fun she says. Hmmph!" But then he suddenly pales and turns to Goku, "Kakarot. I don't know how to cook."
Goku merely shrugs, "Well then don't cook. They'll understand. You_are_Vegeta after all."
Vegeta shivers and scrunches up the paper in his hand, nervously, "No, Kakarot. They won't understand. Whenever Bulma goes on field studies, she is a complete idiot. She may be smart, but she hell isn't practical. She'll come back here, tired, frustrated, in the worst mood you'll ever see in your life, and she WILL be expecting food whether I'm that fool Edward or not. And Mirai and Trunks, they'll be just as frustrated with their mother's stupidity. Also expecting food. Do you have any idea what they'll do to me if I don't get them what they want?!"
Goku frowns, "Uh...no."
Vegeta growls, "God, the last time onna went onto a field test study, she made me sleep on the couch for a month!" He shivers, "Brrr... the horror. And that was only for not saying hello!"
Goku snickers, "Boy, Veggie-Chan, you're really in it deep."
Vegeta yells, enraged, "So are you, Kakarot! Don't forget you're still connected to me!"
All color leaves the younger saiyajin's face, but then he smiles evilly, "Not if I cut you open and get that key out," reaching for the ouji.
Vegeta clutches at his stomach protectively and yells, "DON'T YOU DARE PLAY DOCTOR ON ME!!!"
Goku laughs, "I was just kidding! Besides I have a solution to the problem!"
Vegeta says flatly, "What?"
Goku says proudly, "You just happen to be talking to a chef extraordinaire."
Vegeta looks around them and asks, "Really? Where? I don't see anyone?"
Goku frowns, "I meant me," feeling slightly put off.
"I know you meant you. However, I also know that you can't cook."
Goku pouts, "I can to!"
Vegeta growls, "Don't talk rubbish. I'm going to order out," pulling Goku towards the phone.
Goku whines, "But Veggie..."
Vegeta yells, "Don't you 'But Veggie' me!" then he pales, "Oh Kami. I sounded just like the onna."
Goku smiles mischievously, "I think you'd make a great oujo."
"WHAT?!! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY?!! I SHOULD KILL YOU FOR THAT!!!"
Goku asks, "How much did I add?"
"About an hour's worth."
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Bulma and the Trunks' trump into Capsule Corps. in the foulest mood they've ever been in. Mirai yells, "I can't believe you let Piccolo get away!"
Trunks yells back, "What are you talking about?! We were all running from him! If I let him get away, then it's your fault, too!"
Bulma snaps, "Will you two just stop bickering?!" She yells into the interior of the house, "Edward! Where are you?!"
Vegeta hears them come in and runs out of the kitchen, dragging Goku along, but then slamming the door in his face. Vegeta says quickly, "Look Bulma, I- "
Bulma demands, narrowing her eyes dangerously, "Did you read the note?"
"Yes, but-"
Trunks scowls, "So where's the food Edward? You stole our dad's body, so the least you could do is get a stupid meal ready for us!"
Vegeta snarls, "Why you little-"
Just then Goku pops out of the kitchen with a pouty expression on his face, "Jeez, you didn't have to slam the door. You bonked my nose. Oh and by the way Mr. Pizza man said he'd be here in 15 minutes." He looks around at the three and smiles, "Hey guys! How are you doing?"
All three brighten up, seeing Goku up. Bulma hugs Goku and smiles, "Son- Kun! You're okay!"
Mirai says, "Boy, you had us really worried there."
Trunks chirps, "We thought you were going to die or something!"
Goku chuckles uneasily, "He he. Really! H-how...nice." Vegeta stares at his family in disbelief as they pour all their attention onto his rival instead of him. Goku asks, frowning, "Why the heck did you guys leave me that psychopath?! He kept on raving about being my 'friend' forever! Do you have any idea how creepy that is?! He was talking like I was his possession or something! I'm even in these handcuffs now because of Edward!"
Mirai whispers to Bulma, "Mom, do you think that he's still a tad delusional?"
Vegeta says, "I can verify that all of Kakarot's statements are true," trying to get some attention.
All three stare at him. Mirai says incredulously, "And_you're_admitting this?!"
Vegeta nods, "I'm-"
Suddenly Bulma slaps him, "How could you?! You liar! You said you'd take care of Son-Kun! Not harass him!" Vegeta looks at Bulma, too stunned to speak.
Goku smiles nervously, "Uh guys?"
Mirai demands, poking a finger at Vegeta's chest, "What kind of sick person are you?! Son-San," he says turning to Goku, "I'm so sorry I didn't believe you."
Goku sweatdrops, "But-"
Trunks yells, "I've put up with you long enough Edward! But this is the last straw! Now give us back our dad!"
Vegeta clenches his fists and yells furiously, "YOU BAKA'S!!! I AM VEGETA!!!"
Bulma's eyes widen, "What?!"
They all turn to Goku, and he shrugs, "I was trying to tell you."
Trunks' eyes widen excitedly and he smiles, "Dad!" and glomps onto the ouji. Vegeta glares at him, but then smirks and ruffles his son's hair.
Bulma says, teary-eyed, "Oh Vegeta," and embraces him as well.
Mirai also smiles, "It's good to have you back, Dad. We missed you."
Vegeta says, "I missed me, too."
Goku watches the happy scene and says nervously, "Uh... Veggie?"
Vegeta snaps, irritated, "Kakarot! Can't you see you're ruining a good moment?!" His voice is choked up. He figures it's from the happiness of the moment.
Goku twiddles his fingers and says meekly, "Yeah, I know. It's probably a once in a lifetime thing, but you can't be happy. Remember?" Vegeta's eyes widen and he swears, quickly shrugging everyone off of him.
Bulma demands, "Vegeta! What was that for?! What is Goku talking about?!"
Vegeta growls, "No... Stay away... I need to be alone with... Kakarot..." He realizes Goku was right and that's why it's becoming much harder to talk. He thinks angrily, {No! I should have known it! I'm cursed, dammit!}
Mirai asks in a worried tone, "Father, what's wrong?"
Vegeta thinks, {They care about me...Damn!} "Listen you... you have to say... bad... things... about me..." Goku nods and starts striving for insults he hadn't said already.
But Trunks says, confused, "But, Dad? Why would we say anything bad?"
Goku yells, waving his hands about, "No! Trunks! Don't!"
Trunks snaps, "Keep out of this! Dad, you're the best dad in the whole world."
Vegeta screams, clutching at his head and falls to his knees. He hisses in a hoarse voice, "You...betrayed me...Trunks..." Trunks stares at him with a horrified expression on his face.
Goku yells, "No, NO!! Veggie! Stay with us! I...I hate your guts! You're a meanie and you smell bad!"
Vegeta looks up at him and smirks, "It's too late....Kakarot...." and he falls onto the floor.
Bulma shrieks, "Oh my god!!! What happened to him?!!"
Goku yells, "You made him too happy! Eddy's trying to take over his body again!" Then he starts shaking Vegeta, "Come on, Veggie. Wake up. Wake up! Don't leave me with Eddy again!"
Bulma says weakly, covering her face with her hand, "No...Vegeta..."
Trunks whispers, backing away, "It's my fault. I made him go over the edge. Dad's right, I am a traitor!"
Goku tries smacking the ouji's head, this way and that, "Come on. Get up!" Finally the smaller saiyajin opens his eyes. Goku yells excitedly, "Yay! You're back! You're back!" and he glomps onto him. But then all color leaves Goku's face as he comes to the cold realization that he's being hugged back.
Edward smiles sweetly, "Yes, Kaka-Chan. I am back. And this time I'm staying for good."
Mirai yells, "NO! Stay away from Son-San, you freak!" quickly pulling them apart.
Edward sighs melodramatically, "So you've found out my secret, have you?" Then he smiles, "That's okay. I have another one up my sleeve."
Pure instinct commands Goku to look away. Just as he does, Edward pulls out a medallion on a chain out of his tank top and flashes it into the others' eyes. Once Goku thinks it's safe, he opens his eyes to see Bulma, Mirai and Trunks standing in rigid positions with blank expressions on their faces. Goku's eyes widen and he goes over to inspect them, by waving his hand in front of their eyes. Nothing. Not even a blink. They just stand there like statues.
Goku turns back to Eddy and demands, "What did you do to them?!" But he freezes when he sees Edward holding the same medallion to his face.
Edward answers, "I merely made them my total slaves. This wouldn't have been necessary if you hadn't told them our little secret... Now tell me why I shouldn't do the same to you," he hisses, "traitor..."
Goku says quickly, "Me? I wasn't betraying you, honest! In fact I just said to wish you away with the dragonballs so that Veggie, I mean, Vegeta, wouldn't get suspicious when I gather the dragonballs to wish HIM away." He smiles nervously, "I never really liked him much. He's such a meanie."
Vegeta yells from his cage inside Edward's mind, KAKAROT!!! YOU TWO- TIMING, LOW-LEVEL SCUM!!! I'LL GET YOU FOR THIS!!!
However, Edward still isn't convinced, "You were acting awfully friendly with him."
Goku cocks his head and says stupidly, "Huh?"
Edward growls, "Don't act like you don't know! It's always Veggie-Chan this or Veggie-Chan that! You pour all your attention onto him! You don't care about me! You've never given me anything! No buddy hugs, no Eddy-Chans! What about me?! What about my needs?!"
Goku stares at him to see a small droplet of water run down the possessed ouji's cheek, "Whoa. Are you crying?"
Edward sniffles, "I need a hug." Goku bites his lips and looks at him hesitantly, but then gives him a hug. Edward's pout slowly turns into a content smile, "Ahhh...so warm and cozy..." He licks his lips, "Delicious."
Goku quickly pulls away. But then he says, "I'm sorry. I'll try and make up for all the mean stuff I did to you. How about I help you get the dragonballs to wish Vegeta away?"
Edward smiles innocently and chirps, "Okay!"
Goku feels a pang of guilt, seeing how happy Edward is, but he pushes it aside. He gives Edward a strained smiles and says, "We'll start the hunt tomorrow...Eddy-Chan."
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Miyanon:Egads! What will ever happen to Vegeta? And will the Briefs family ever get out of their zombie states? And not to mention Piccolo! What is the outcome of this story going to be? Is everything going to be alright? Who knows!....Actually, I do since I already prewrote this.....Anyway. Tune into the next and last chapter of split ends!
