Chapter 9
~~~~~~~Two weeks later~~~~~~~~ It was rest hour. At G-3, Radu was lying on her bed. It was sweltering and Radu had pulled and tied up all the walls so that any breeze would come through. Adrian walked into the tent. Radu sat up.
"It's so hot!" Radu moaned.
Adrian pulled off her training armor. This left her in a tight shirt and tight shorts. Her top was red and her shorts were black. Adrian's hair was wet with sweat.
"No kidding!" Adrian agreed.
"Hey, I just got an idea!" Radu exclaimed. She got up. "Where is one place that it has to be cool right now?"
"No where!" Adrian said in anger.
"Well, besides there! The nurse's building! I mean, not only will we be able to cool off, we can get to know the nurse's daughter more. She does look to be our age."
"Alright." Adrian said a little grudgingly. Before they could walk out, Palmer stepped into their tent.
"Welcome to our humble abode. Whatever possessed you to grace it with your presence?" Adrian muttered sarcastically.
"Aww, it was nothin'. Hey, is Lyra around?" He said, not catching the sarcasm in her voice.
"No, she's with Master Sakuno." Radu answered.
"Why? Does he thinks she's hot too?" was his reply.
"What? No, you dolt! He's teaching her how to use her new weapon!" Adrian snapped.
"Sure, whatever. So anyway, I guess you guys should know too." Palmer said.
"Know what?" Radu asked.
"Well, after dinner, I head out to get your tent mate. Her name is." He consulted his hand. "Oh yeah! Ka'tel of the Royal Cloak clan."
Radu whistled.
"Wow. She's 1st class! I wonder what her father does?" She commented.
"Yeah really. Who'd he have to sleep with to be in that class!" Palmer said with a smirk.
"Hey moron! Did it ever occur to you that her father was born into that position or that maybe, just maybe, he earned it?" Adrian said.
"Uhhh. no?" Palmer asked. Adrian growled in frustration and pushed past him to get outside. Radu thanked him and followed him out of the tent. They walked over to the infirmary.
Nurse Petunia wasn't in the main room. Adrian and Radu took seats on one of the benches lining the walls. A little later, she walked in.
"Oh hello girls! Do you need a tank? You know that you don't have to wait in here! You can just come on back whenever!" She said with a smile.
Radu smiled. "Well, we actually came here to talk to your daughter. Is she here?"
Nurse Petunia looked surprised. "Well, if that's why you're here, follow me."
~~~~~~~Inside Nurse Petunia's apartment~~~~~~~
The three women entered a hallway with many doorways. "We live in this apartment." Nurse Petunia explained.
"Bulma? Bulma dear! Two girls are here to talk to you!" Nurse Petunia called. The doorway at the end of the hallway opened and a person exited. It wore a protective facemask, a leather apron and leather gloves. The person took off their mask and a pretty face was uncovered. Surprise was clear in Bulma's pretty blue eyes.
"Uhh, well hello." Bulma stuttered. Nurse Petunia beamed.
"Well, you two go on with Bulma and do whatever it is that teenage girls do! I must get back to work!" With a wave of her hand, the nurse left through the same door she had entered through. The girls were silent for a moment.
Bulma and Radu both broke the silence at the same time.
"We came to-"
"Why don't you-"
They both stopped and smiled. Radu began again.
"We came to get to know you." She stated bluntly. Was it just Radu's imagination, or did Bulma's expression waver slightly? No matter.
"Well, why don't you come in here?" Bulma invited. The girls followed her into the room. They were surprised to see a good-sized lab. In the middle of the lab there was a robot with various metal scraps and tools surrounding it.
"This is my lab. It's where I spend my days. What you see over there is one of my robots. I'm working on a breed of robots to help my mother around the infirmary." Bulma explained.
Adrian and Radu wandered around. They were both amazed. They hadn't ever seen anything like this lab! They fought for a living and liked it. That anyone could do this was amazing.
"You say that like you've built robots before." Adrian stated suspiciously.
"I have. I'm a mechanic. I build things for this camp. My father built the regeneration tanks and the gravity room. He's the main mechanic for this camp." Bulma explained.
Radu had wandered over to a huge computer unit that went the length of one wall. Many pictures were on the screen, most of them looking like canons and bombs. (A/N: If you've ever played 007 on N64, imagine those proximity and remote mines.)
"What are these files?" Radu inquired.
"Computer! Exit!" Bulma commanded her voice surprisingly even. "Best not to touch anything." She cautioned.
Adrian regarded Bulma suspiciously but Bulma met her gaze squarely. "Exactly where do you come from anyway?" Adrian asked.
"I was born on this planet, just like you." Bulma replied.
"Um, if you don't mind me asking, where are your parents from?" Radu asked. "I mean, I hope you don't take offense by this, but you don't look like most Saiyains. You're not as stocky as we are. And your coloration is certainly different."
"Why are you here?" Bulma said, trying to keep her voice in the same inquiring tone.
"Answer the question!" Adrian snapped.
"Look! You came to my home asking all these weird questions! You can't treat me like shit!" Bulma snapped, her eyes flashing dangerously in Adrian's direction. Radu was surprised with her quick change of temper. It was slightly reminiscent of Adrian's disposition.
"No, Adrian, she's right. If you really want to know why were here, I'll tell you. Do you remember when you first saw all of us? Well, I've felt a nagging at the back of my head, telling me to come here and to attempt to befriend you. I was wrong in being so rude to you. I only came because I felt I must. I believe you could get along well with my friends and me."
Truly, this must have shocked Bulma too much for her to have a reply. Adrian even regarded Radu with a mixed look of shock, irritation, and amusement. What do you think you're doing?! Adrian threw the thought at Radu.
"Who was that one, the short one with black spiky hair?" Bulma whispered. She stared out into space, eyes not really focused on anything except whatever image played before her eyes. Radu was so shocked by the girl's question that she didn't respond to Adrian's mental question.
"We-ll, that was Vegeta, I guess." Radu managed to get out. Why would the girl ask about Vegeta?
"Vegeta." She whispered. Then, her head snapped up, as if she remembered she had company. "You wish to befriend me?" When Bulma asked it, it came out in an ironic tone.
"Well, yes." Radu said.
"What's the problem? Do you have enough friends already?" Adrian mocked.
"A crutch." Bulma stated.
"What?" Radu gasped. "You sound like-" It was silent.
".Vegeta." Adrian finished in a whisper.
For a moment, the three girls regarded each other in silence. Adrian looked at Bulma with a newfound awe. What Bulma wasn't aware of was that Radu and Adrian were have a speed of light conversation in their heads.
We must change her disposition on this matter. Radu stated.
I don't understand this girl. How can you even want to befriend her when you do not trust her? Adrian was shocked.
We must! There is no maybe. Adrian didn't question the feeling she got with Radu's words.
So be it. How will you convince her that friends are good, much less make her accept us?
She must feel what it is like to have friends. Here is what we'll do. Do you remember the pillow we made for Lyra? Well, lets do that again, except it shall be a pillow of friendship, only a taste of what it will be like to have many friends.
When Radu and Adrian closed their eyes, Bulma was weirded out. She had no idea what they were doing and it bothered her. She was going to speak when the most peculiar feeling hit her. It wasn't uncomfortable; in fact it was quite warm and lovely. Her eyes widened in surprise and a little "oh!" escaped her mouth. Bulma seemed to glow.
Radu and Adrian opened their eyes.
"What you feel is friendship, Bulma. Is it not wonderful?" Radu asked serenely.
Bulma only nodded mutely.
"You see, you have been alone for too long. Does not this companionship feel right?" Adrian added. Bulma only nodded again.
"I can't explain it. You shall become our friend." Radu said. It wasn't a command. It was simply a fact. Bulma closed her eyes. When she opened them, tears streamed down her face.
"Yes," She said simply, understanding them. Radu smiled.
"We aren't that bad! No need to cry!" Adrian said gruffly. Although it broke the mystical mood, it created a new mood of companionship. Radu and Bulma laughed.
"Would you like to come visit our tent? You need to meet your new friends!" Radu said.
"Well." Bulma said.
"What's the problem?" Adrian asked.
"I don't really go out much. I mean, have you ever seen me outside? People stare too much. I don't like it."
"As of today, I shall make sure it does not bother you anymore!" Radu stated.
"And how do you propose to do that?" Bulma asked with amusement.
"Well, think about it this way. People would stare if you were to walk around by yourself. If you're with us, you aren't going to notice it as much! And people don't stare in a bad way. Best not to let it get to you." Radu said.
"I suppose I could come with you." Bulma said.
~~~~~~~The walk to G-3~~~~~~~ Bulma walked with her head up. She gave off the impression of royalty, too good to look at anyone else.
She's got to loosen up. Adrian thought to Radu from one side of Bulma. Radu nodded in agreement.
"Hey Bulma! Come down here and join us!" Radu joked. Bulma looked at Radu in surprise and anger. Then, she smiled.
"Hey, do you guys remember when Kakkarot walked out of the tank room naked?" Adrian said. That got them all laughing. They exchanged conversation amiably until they reached G-3.
"Welcome to our humble abode." Adrian motioned sarcastically.
"Do only the two of you live here?" Bulma asked.
"No. Lyra lives here too. Ummm. she's only half Saiyain, just so you know. But keep that fact on the down low. We don't want everyone to know." Radu said. Bulma nodded.
"Oh yeah! Our final roommate is coming tonight. Palmer went to go get her." Adrian said.
"Is Palmer one of your friends?" Bulma asked. They knew what she meant by "friends."
"HA!" Adrian laughed. "He's only a guard that has the hots for Lyra. He's a total self-centered ass hole. I cant stand him!" Adrian said.
"Although that's true, that's a little harsh." Radu intoned. "Actually, why don't we take you to meet the guys? I think you'll like them. Lyra, by the way, is one of our friends."
~~~~~~~At B-5~~~~~~~
When they arrived at B-5, all the tent flaps were up and all the guys only wore their shorts. They were lying on their beds, napping.
"I wonder what Kakkarot is dreaming." Radu said. She walked into the tent, followed by Adrian and a blushing Bulma. "Don't be embarrassed. You're one of us." Radu said.
"The one on the end is Kakkarot. He's my younger brother. The next one is my twin Radditz. The empty bed is-"
"Vegeta's." Bulma stated softly.
"Yes." Radu said. "Uhh, well the next one is Yokito. He's Adrian's younger brother."
Bulma had walked over to Vegeta's empty bunk and sat down quietly. The bed squeaked though, and Radditz was roused. When he saw Bulma's face, he let out a yell.
"Ahhhhhh!" He yelled, jumping up. Yokito jumped up with a "where's the fire?" but Kakkarot slept on.
"Typical." Adrian muttered of Kakkarot.
"Hello guys! I want you all to meet Bulma." Radu said with a smile.
"Not that I don't mind having a girl take Vegeta's bed, who exactly are you?" Yokito asked.
"Hey! You're that girl from the infirmary!" Radditz said accusingly. Bulma looked up at him with surprise.
"Is that a fault?" Bulma challenged.
"She's our new friend." Radu said. Both boys looked at Radu when she said "friend."
Will someone get Kakkarot up?" Adrian growled.
"It would be a pleasure." A new voice growled from outside. Vegeta walked in, followed by Lyra. Lyra looked at Bulma with surprise, but Vegeta apparently hadn't noticed her yet. Muttering something about lazy Saiyains, Vegeta marched over to Kakkarot's bunk. He grabbed his ankles and dragged Kakkarot off of his bunk, along the floor, and out of the cabin. He then proceeded to dump Kakkarot in a pile.
"Ow! Vegeta!" Kakkarot whined. "It seems like you wake up this way every time I fall asleep!"
Adrian, Yokito, Radu, and Radditz went to the tent door to watch the scene unfold. Only Lyra stayed inside, watching as Bulma sat silently on Vegeta's bed. Her hand clenched the blanket on top.
"Sometimes an explosion wouldn't wake you up and it takes brute force to bring you back to this world!" Vegeta said.
"But I was having a good drea-" he was cut off by Yokito.
"Dream about food. Yes, yes, we all know."
"Why'd you get me up anyway?" Kakkarot asked, getting up.
"We'd like you to meet Bulma." Radu said. At the name, Vegeta's head snapped up, surprise written on his dark features. He quickly pushed his way inside the tent. He saw Lyra and then a blue-haired girl sitting on his bed. She looked up at Vegeta.
"Vegeta." she whispered. She was silent for a moment. "Who are you?" she said in a quietly rough voice.
"Well, you know already. don't you." Vegeta said quietly.
"But why? Why?" Her voice became increasingly frantic. She stood up quickly. "This shouldn't happen! You know me and you hardly even know me!"
Bulma. a voice entered Bulma's head. She let out a cry.
Stop it! Stop it! You did NOT just speak in my head. Bulma thought.
You just spoke into my head, Bulma. Vegeta's voice insisted, amusement clear in his voice.
"Stop it! Stop saying my name!" She cried out loud. She let out a sob and ran out of the tent. She pushed anyone who got in her way. Vegeta didn't say anything.
"What the hell did you just do, Vegeta?" Kakkarot growled.
"Shut up, Kakkarot. Partake not in conversations you do not understand." Vegeta stated calmly. Just then, Gio and K'Naki walked in.
"Ummm. do you guys remember that girl we saw in the infirmary?" Gio asked. Everyone looked at him.
"Well, she just clotheslined like, five people." K'Naki finished. "She was running pretty fast and it looked like she was running from this direction. What happened?"
Suddenly, Vegeta followed Bulma's example and ran out of the door. He also knocked people over, namely K'Naki, Kakkarot and Yokito, who were in his way.
"What is going on here?" Lyra asked quietly. She looked over at Adrian and Radu. "Radu? Care to share?"
"Well, I don't really understand it myself but I'll tell you all anyway." She began her story. When she got to the part of creating a small pillow of friendship, Yokito interrupted her.
"What? So, you felt the need to befriend her? And to such a great degree that you created a pillow for her? We don't even know her!"
"Oh, but Yokito, she felt the need! We mustn't question the need." Radditz mocked.
"Shut up!" Lyra growled. "I believe her. I mean, there is obviously something going on between her and Vegeta. How about you just tell us what happened in here?" She asked.
Adrian began the story this time. "Well, we took her here to meet the guys. She went over and sat down on Vegeta's bed and didn't really acknowledge anyone else. Then, when Vegeta walked in, they started that weird conversation and. well, now you know just as much as Radu and I do."
~~~~~~~Bulma's POV~~~~~~~
Bulma was afraid. For two weeks, Vegeta had haunted her thoughts. For the most part, it was easy to ignore. But at night, she felt like she got to know Vegeta. She knew his personality as well as she knew her own. But now that she had met him. she didn't know what to do.
So she ran. She didn't care who stared at her this time. She just had to clear her mind. She ran until.
Someone grabbed her arm. She stopped with a gasp and turned, ready to slap Vegeta's face. Ha! She thought. He'll hate that!
And was greeted by a face she didn't recognize.
"Hey there. Whatcha running for?" The person asked. The boy looked to be two or three years Bulma's senior. He was clearly one of the students because of the training armor they wore.
"No reason. I run like this everyday about this time." She said sarcastically. She pulled her arm out of his grasp. He looked surprised.
"Well, aren't you different." He said, slightly awed.
"And you must be a genius. Now if you'll excuse me, I think I hear my mommy calling." She said. She began to walk away.
"Hey! Where are you from? And you can't just walk away like that! Its disrespectful!" the boy said.
She whipped around. "No! What's disrespectful is you stopping me and bombarding me with all these questions. If I had wanted to talk to you, I would have stopped!" And with that, she walked away, head held high.
"Man. That bitch acts like she's some princess," The boy muttered.
"And some day she shall be. From now on, you shall not talk to her ever again." Vegeta walked past the boy and followed Bulma. He figured that she didn't know he was back there but suddenly, Bulma was turned around and looked Vegeta right in the eyes. She was ready to face him now.
"What do you want Vegeta?" She asked. Vegeta was silent for a moment. He walked forward until there was only a foot of space in between them. Bulma didn't move. Her eyes dared Vegeta to try something.
"Never have I seen such coloration before," He said, putting his hand on Bulma's cheek.
"Well, yours isn't anything special. Every freaking person on this planet looks the same!" She retorted. Vegeta only smiled. She let out a growl and threw Vegeta's hand off of her check.
"Why do I know you? Please! Tell me!" She said desperately.
"But you already know, don't you?" He answered. "We were made for each other."
And with that, Bulma knew only darkness. Terror and a feeling of helplessness had overwhelmed her.
A/N: I finally got around to updating. I hope you like it! I have to say that my twin hated this chapter. She doesn't think it works or that it fits into the story. She hasn't really given me any suggestions on what to do though. Feedback would be great!
~~~~~~~Two weeks later~~~~~~~~ It was rest hour. At G-3, Radu was lying on her bed. It was sweltering and Radu had pulled and tied up all the walls so that any breeze would come through. Adrian walked into the tent. Radu sat up.
"It's so hot!" Radu moaned.
Adrian pulled off her training armor. This left her in a tight shirt and tight shorts. Her top was red and her shorts were black. Adrian's hair was wet with sweat.
"No kidding!" Adrian agreed.
"Hey, I just got an idea!" Radu exclaimed. She got up. "Where is one place that it has to be cool right now?"
"No where!" Adrian said in anger.
"Well, besides there! The nurse's building! I mean, not only will we be able to cool off, we can get to know the nurse's daughter more. She does look to be our age."
"Alright." Adrian said a little grudgingly. Before they could walk out, Palmer stepped into their tent.
"Welcome to our humble abode. Whatever possessed you to grace it with your presence?" Adrian muttered sarcastically.
"Aww, it was nothin'. Hey, is Lyra around?" He said, not catching the sarcasm in her voice.
"No, she's with Master Sakuno." Radu answered.
"Why? Does he thinks she's hot too?" was his reply.
"What? No, you dolt! He's teaching her how to use her new weapon!" Adrian snapped.
"Sure, whatever. So anyway, I guess you guys should know too." Palmer said.
"Know what?" Radu asked.
"Well, after dinner, I head out to get your tent mate. Her name is." He consulted his hand. "Oh yeah! Ka'tel of the Royal Cloak clan."
Radu whistled.
"Wow. She's 1st class! I wonder what her father does?" She commented.
"Yeah really. Who'd he have to sleep with to be in that class!" Palmer said with a smirk.
"Hey moron! Did it ever occur to you that her father was born into that position or that maybe, just maybe, he earned it?" Adrian said.
"Uhhh. no?" Palmer asked. Adrian growled in frustration and pushed past him to get outside. Radu thanked him and followed him out of the tent. They walked over to the infirmary.
Nurse Petunia wasn't in the main room. Adrian and Radu took seats on one of the benches lining the walls. A little later, she walked in.
"Oh hello girls! Do you need a tank? You know that you don't have to wait in here! You can just come on back whenever!" She said with a smile.
Radu smiled. "Well, we actually came here to talk to your daughter. Is she here?"
Nurse Petunia looked surprised. "Well, if that's why you're here, follow me."
~~~~~~~Inside Nurse Petunia's apartment~~~~~~~
The three women entered a hallway with many doorways. "We live in this apartment." Nurse Petunia explained.
"Bulma? Bulma dear! Two girls are here to talk to you!" Nurse Petunia called. The doorway at the end of the hallway opened and a person exited. It wore a protective facemask, a leather apron and leather gloves. The person took off their mask and a pretty face was uncovered. Surprise was clear in Bulma's pretty blue eyes.
"Uhh, well hello." Bulma stuttered. Nurse Petunia beamed.
"Well, you two go on with Bulma and do whatever it is that teenage girls do! I must get back to work!" With a wave of her hand, the nurse left through the same door she had entered through. The girls were silent for a moment.
Bulma and Radu both broke the silence at the same time.
"We came to-"
"Why don't you-"
They both stopped and smiled. Radu began again.
"We came to get to know you." She stated bluntly. Was it just Radu's imagination, or did Bulma's expression waver slightly? No matter.
"Well, why don't you come in here?" Bulma invited. The girls followed her into the room. They were surprised to see a good-sized lab. In the middle of the lab there was a robot with various metal scraps and tools surrounding it.
"This is my lab. It's where I spend my days. What you see over there is one of my robots. I'm working on a breed of robots to help my mother around the infirmary." Bulma explained.
Adrian and Radu wandered around. They were both amazed. They hadn't ever seen anything like this lab! They fought for a living and liked it. That anyone could do this was amazing.
"You say that like you've built robots before." Adrian stated suspiciously.
"I have. I'm a mechanic. I build things for this camp. My father built the regeneration tanks and the gravity room. He's the main mechanic for this camp." Bulma explained.
Radu had wandered over to a huge computer unit that went the length of one wall. Many pictures were on the screen, most of them looking like canons and bombs. (A/N: If you've ever played 007 on N64, imagine those proximity and remote mines.)
"What are these files?" Radu inquired.
"Computer! Exit!" Bulma commanded her voice surprisingly even. "Best not to touch anything." She cautioned.
Adrian regarded Bulma suspiciously but Bulma met her gaze squarely. "Exactly where do you come from anyway?" Adrian asked.
"I was born on this planet, just like you." Bulma replied.
"Um, if you don't mind me asking, where are your parents from?" Radu asked. "I mean, I hope you don't take offense by this, but you don't look like most Saiyains. You're not as stocky as we are. And your coloration is certainly different."
"Why are you here?" Bulma said, trying to keep her voice in the same inquiring tone.
"Answer the question!" Adrian snapped.
"Look! You came to my home asking all these weird questions! You can't treat me like shit!" Bulma snapped, her eyes flashing dangerously in Adrian's direction. Radu was surprised with her quick change of temper. It was slightly reminiscent of Adrian's disposition.
"No, Adrian, she's right. If you really want to know why were here, I'll tell you. Do you remember when you first saw all of us? Well, I've felt a nagging at the back of my head, telling me to come here and to attempt to befriend you. I was wrong in being so rude to you. I only came because I felt I must. I believe you could get along well with my friends and me."
Truly, this must have shocked Bulma too much for her to have a reply. Adrian even regarded Radu with a mixed look of shock, irritation, and amusement. What do you think you're doing?! Adrian threw the thought at Radu.
"Who was that one, the short one with black spiky hair?" Bulma whispered. She stared out into space, eyes not really focused on anything except whatever image played before her eyes. Radu was so shocked by the girl's question that she didn't respond to Adrian's mental question.
"We-ll, that was Vegeta, I guess." Radu managed to get out. Why would the girl ask about Vegeta?
"Vegeta." She whispered. Then, her head snapped up, as if she remembered she had company. "You wish to befriend me?" When Bulma asked it, it came out in an ironic tone.
"Well, yes." Radu said.
"What's the problem? Do you have enough friends already?" Adrian mocked.
"A crutch." Bulma stated.
"What?" Radu gasped. "You sound like-" It was silent.
".Vegeta." Adrian finished in a whisper.
For a moment, the three girls regarded each other in silence. Adrian looked at Bulma with a newfound awe. What Bulma wasn't aware of was that Radu and Adrian were have a speed of light conversation in their heads.
We must change her disposition on this matter. Radu stated.
I don't understand this girl. How can you even want to befriend her when you do not trust her? Adrian was shocked.
We must! There is no maybe. Adrian didn't question the feeling she got with Radu's words.
So be it. How will you convince her that friends are good, much less make her accept us?
She must feel what it is like to have friends. Here is what we'll do. Do you remember the pillow we made for Lyra? Well, lets do that again, except it shall be a pillow of friendship, only a taste of what it will be like to have many friends.
When Radu and Adrian closed their eyes, Bulma was weirded out. She had no idea what they were doing and it bothered her. She was going to speak when the most peculiar feeling hit her. It wasn't uncomfortable; in fact it was quite warm and lovely. Her eyes widened in surprise and a little "oh!" escaped her mouth. Bulma seemed to glow.
Radu and Adrian opened their eyes.
"What you feel is friendship, Bulma. Is it not wonderful?" Radu asked serenely.
Bulma only nodded mutely.
"You see, you have been alone for too long. Does not this companionship feel right?" Adrian added. Bulma only nodded again.
"I can't explain it. You shall become our friend." Radu said. It wasn't a command. It was simply a fact. Bulma closed her eyes. When she opened them, tears streamed down her face.
"Yes," She said simply, understanding them. Radu smiled.
"We aren't that bad! No need to cry!" Adrian said gruffly. Although it broke the mystical mood, it created a new mood of companionship. Radu and Bulma laughed.
"Would you like to come visit our tent? You need to meet your new friends!" Radu said.
"Well." Bulma said.
"What's the problem?" Adrian asked.
"I don't really go out much. I mean, have you ever seen me outside? People stare too much. I don't like it."
"As of today, I shall make sure it does not bother you anymore!" Radu stated.
"And how do you propose to do that?" Bulma asked with amusement.
"Well, think about it this way. People would stare if you were to walk around by yourself. If you're with us, you aren't going to notice it as much! And people don't stare in a bad way. Best not to let it get to you." Radu said.
"I suppose I could come with you." Bulma said.
~~~~~~~The walk to G-3~~~~~~~ Bulma walked with her head up. She gave off the impression of royalty, too good to look at anyone else.
She's got to loosen up. Adrian thought to Radu from one side of Bulma. Radu nodded in agreement.
"Hey Bulma! Come down here and join us!" Radu joked. Bulma looked at Radu in surprise and anger. Then, she smiled.
"Hey, do you guys remember when Kakkarot walked out of the tank room naked?" Adrian said. That got them all laughing. They exchanged conversation amiably until they reached G-3.
"Welcome to our humble abode." Adrian motioned sarcastically.
"Do only the two of you live here?" Bulma asked.
"No. Lyra lives here too. Ummm. she's only half Saiyain, just so you know. But keep that fact on the down low. We don't want everyone to know." Radu said. Bulma nodded.
"Oh yeah! Our final roommate is coming tonight. Palmer went to go get her." Adrian said.
"Is Palmer one of your friends?" Bulma asked. They knew what she meant by "friends."
"HA!" Adrian laughed. "He's only a guard that has the hots for Lyra. He's a total self-centered ass hole. I cant stand him!" Adrian said.
"Although that's true, that's a little harsh." Radu intoned. "Actually, why don't we take you to meet the guys? I think you'll like them. Lyra, by the way, is one of our friends."
~~~~~~~At B-5~~~~~~~
When they arrived at B-5, all the tent flaps were up and all the guys only wore their shorts. They were lying on their beds, napping.
"I wonder what Kakkarot is dreaming." Radu said. She walked into the tent, followed by Adrian and a blushing Bulma. "Don't be embarrassed. You're one of us." Radu said.
"The one on the end is Kakkarot. He's my younger brother. The next one is my twin Radditz. The empty bed is-"
"Vegeta's." Bulma stated softly.
"Yes." Radu said. "Uhh, well the next one is Yokito. He's Adrian's younger brother."
Bulma had walked over to Vegeta's empty bunk and sat down quietly. The bed squeaked though, and Radditz was roused. When he saw Bulma's face, he let out a yell.
"Ahhhhhh!" He yelled, jumping up. Yokito jumped up with a "where's the fire?" but Kakkarot slept on.
"Typical." Adrian muttered of Kakkarot.
"Hello guys! I want you all to meet Bulma." Radu said with a smile.
"Not that I don't mind having a girl take Vegeta's bed, who exactly are you?" Yokito asked.
"Hey! You're that girl from the infirmary!" Radditz said accusingly. Bulma looked up at him with surprise.
"Is that a fault?" Bulma challenged.
"She's our new friend." Radu said. Both boys looked at Radu when she said "friend."
Will someone get Kakkarot up?" Adrian growled.
"It would be a pleasure." A new voice growled from outside. Vegeta walked in, followed by Lyra. Lyra looked at Bulma with surprise, but Vegeta apparently hadn't noticed her yet. Muttering something about lazy Saiyains, Vegeta marched over to Kakkarot's bunk. He grabbed his ankles and dragged Kakkarot off of his bunk, along the floor, and out of the cabin. He then proceeded to dump Kakkarot in a pile.
"Ow! Vegeta!" Kakkarot whined. "It seems like you wake up this way every time I fall asleep!"
Adrian, Yokito, Radu, and Radditz went to the tent door to watch the scene unfold. Only Lyra stayed inside, watching as Bulma sat silently on Vegeta's bed. Her hand clenched the blanket on top.
"Sometimes an explosion wouldn't wake you up and it takes brute force to bring you back to this world!" Vegeta said.
"But I was having a good drea-" he was cut off by Yokito.
"Dream about food. Yes, yes, we all know."
"Why'd you get me up anyway?" Kakkarot asked, getting up.
"We'd like you to meet Bulma." Radu said. At the name, Vegeta's head snapped up, surprise written on his dark features. He quickly pushed his way inside the tent. He saw Lyra and then a blue-haired girl sitting on his bed. She looked up at Vegeta.
"Vegeta." she whispered. She was silent for a moment. "Who are you?" she said in a quietly rough voice.
"Well, you know already. don't you." Vegeta said quietly.
"But why? Why?" Her voice became increasingly frantic. She stood up quickly. "This shouldn't happen! You know me and you hardly even know me!"
Bulma. a voice entered Bulma's head. She let out a cry.
Stop it! Stop it! You did NOT just speak in my head. Bulma thought.
You just spoke into my head, Bulma. Vegeta's voice insisted, amusement clear in his voice.
"Stop it! Stop saying my name!" She cried out loud. She let out a sob and ran out of the tent. She pushed anyone who got in her way. Vegeta didn't say anything.
"What the hell did you just do, Vegeta?" Kakkarot growled.
"Shut up, Kakkarot. Partake not in conversations you do not understand." Vegeta stated calmly. Just then, Gio and K'Naki walked in.
"Ummm. do you guys remember that girl we saw in the infirmary?" Gio asked. Everyone looked at him.
"Well, she just clotheslined like, five people." K'Naki finished. "She was running pretty fast and it looked like she was running from this direction. What happened?"
Suddenly, Vegeta followed Bulma's example and ran out of the door. He also knocked people over, namely K'Naki, Kakkarot and Yokito, who were in his way.
"What is going on here?" Lyra asked quietly. She looked over at Adrian and Radu. "Radu? Care to share?"
"Well, I don't really understand it myself but I'll tell you all anyway." She began her story. When she got to the part of creating a small pillow of friendship, Yokito interrupted her.
"What? So, you felt the need to befriend her? And to such a great degree that you created a pillow for her? We don't even know her!"
"Oh, but Yokito, she felt the need! We mustn't question the need." Radditz mocked.
"Shut up!" Lyra growled. "I believe her. I mean, there is obviously something going on between her and Vegeta. How about you just tell us what happened in here?" She asked.
Adrian began the story this time. "Well, we took her here to meet the guys. She went over and sat down on Vegeta's bed and didn't really acknowledge anyone else. Then, when Vegeta walked in, they started that weird conversation and. well, now you know just as much as Radu and I do."
~~~~~~~Bulma's POV~~~~~~~
Bulma was afraid. For two weeks, Vegeta had haunted her thoughts. For the most part, it was easy to ignore. But at night, she felt like she got to know Vegeta. She knew his personality as well as she knew her own. But now that she had met him. she didn't know what to do.
So she ran. She didn't care who stared at her this time. She just had to clear her mind. She ran until.
Someone grabbed her arm. She stopped with a gasp and turned, ready to slap Vegeta's face. Ha! She thought. He'll hate that!
And was greeted by a face she didn't recognize.
"Hey there. Whatcha running for?" The person asked. The boy looked to be two or three years Bulma's senior. He was clearly one of the students because of the training armor they wore.
"No reason. I run like this everyday about this time." She said sarcastically. She pulled her arm out of his grasp. He looked surprised.
"Well, aren't you different." He said, slightly awed.
"And you must be a genius. Now if you'll excuse me, I think I hear my mommy calling." She said. She began to walk away.
"Hey! Where are you from? And you can't just walk away like that! Its disrespectful!" the boy said.
She whipped around. "No! What's disrespectful is you stopping me and bombarding me with all these questions. If I had wanted to talk to you, I would have stopped!" And with that, she walked away, head held high.
"Man. That bitch acts like she's some princess," The boy muttered.
"And some day she shall be. From now on, you shall not talk to her ever again." Vegeta walked past the boy and followed Bulma. He figured that she didn't know he was back there but suddenly, Bulma was turned around and looked Vegeta right in the eyes. She was ready to face him now.
"What do you want Vegeta?" She asked. Vegeta was silent for a moment. He walked forward until there was only a foot of space in between them. Bulma didn't move. Her eyes dared Vegeta to try something.
"Never have I seen such coloration before," He said, putting his hand on Bulma's cheek.
"Well, yours isn't anything special. Every freaking person on this planet looks the same!" She retorted. Vegeta only smiled. She let out a growl and threw Vegeta's hand off of her check.
"Why do I know you? Please! Tell me!" She said desperately.
"But you already know, don't you?" He answered. "We were made for each other."
And with that, Bulma knew only darkness. Terror and a feeling of helplessness had overwhelmed her.
A/N: I finally got around to updating. I hope you like it! I have to say that my twin hated this chapter. She doesn't think it works or that it fits into the story. She hasn't really given me any suggestions on what to do though. Feedback would be great!