~~Vampires~~

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I took a big break from the fic, didn't I? Oh well, here's the chappie!

Ch16- The Pain We Suffer



**Bulma's POV**

I held Kassy's hand and walked in. Damn it! What would Vegeta think? Err! How come I never thought about that? What was I gonna say? ' Kassy needed me so I promised I'd take care of her!? ' What was I thinking! I me-

"Bulma? Are you sure I'm not allowed here?" Kassy asked.

"I don't know, hun. I have to talk to this with the ' King of Darkness. '" I explain.

" kay." She responds. I sigh and decide she should stay in one of the guest rooms.

"Kassy? You can stay in the guest rooms. If you need me I'll be 10 rooms from your left." I tell her.

"Okay." She responds.

I give her a short goodnight kiss and head to my room. I yawn and walk in. Vegeta is still asleep. I get in and he puts his arms around me then....smell the air? What the fuck!?

Vegeta chuckles, "You fed?"

I blush, "Yeah.."

"Woman, is this all settled?" Vegeta gets to the point.

"Um, no..." I say.

"What have you done this time?" Vegeta sighs.

I pull a little away from him and look at him, "I, uh, kind of let her stay here."

"WHAT!!!!!?????" Vegeta yelled. He jumps off the bed and narrows his eyes, "YOU LET A CHILD IN HELL!? DO YOU KNOW HOW DANGEROUS IT IS!?"

I bite my lip a little, "But Vegeta! She was sick! Kassy needed me! Alright!? She can defend herself! Kassy is a fighter! And if yo-"

"WOMAN! I can't believe you would do this without my permission!" Vegeta yells.

I jump off the bed. He's standing on the floor near the other side of the bed, while I'm doing the same across. Why was he so mad? Kassy was a strong fighter!

"LOOK! DO I ALWAYS NEED THE 'FAMOUS KING'S' PERMISSION!? I'M OLD ENOUGH TO TAKE CARE OF MYSELF! AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TELL ME OTHERWISE THEN I DON'T WANNA HERE IT!" I was now nose to nose with Vegeta.

I continue, "YOU THINK WEAK LITTLE WOMAN CAN'T TAKE CARE OF HERSELF!? WELL LISTEN HERE!" I poke him in the chest, "I'M NOT WEAK! YOU ARE! YEAH YOU HEARD ME! WEAK! WEAK! WEAK! WE-"

*SLAP*

I crash into the bathroom door, then end up slammed against the bathroom wall. Did he...he just hit me? Tears come down my eyes. That really hurt. He's a stupid super saiya-jin! Can't he control his anger!? I close my eyes tight. Oh my Kami. Oh my Kami. This is a dream! It has to be!



** Vegeta's POV **

I look at my hands with disbelief. My temper...she's hurt...what have I done...Oh my Kami...no! I look and see her crying against the wall. But how dare she call me weak! Me weak!? And she invites a mere mortal here! Kids aren't that great of fighters! How the Hell should I know!?

I didn't want this to happen. My pride won't allow me to apologize and comfort her. Never in my life have I raised my hands against my mate. What has become of me? Just over a silly fight? A petty quarrel? My own people would laugh at me. What have I done?

I look at her. Her face is covered with tears. She's in a daze. I see the woman rub her cheek. It's black and blue and blood is coming out of her nose. Her hair is all messed up and I think some water is running in the sink. Oh kami....

This is a nightmare. I dare raise a hand against my mate? The one who I bonded and mated with? What has become of me? Why do I feel so terrible? The guilt is running through my veins...NOOO! It didn't happen! It couldn't! How could I?

I drop to my knees. If I looked at my face it would be horror-stricken. Then I notice my vision has gone blurry. What is this? I see the water coming out of my eyes. What did my mate call them? Tears? Sorrowfull and guiltful tears. She didn't deserve this. What did I do...

Did I ever say I loved her? Like a normal mate would do? Did I say that she was the love of my life? The very soul that is me? The wo-I mean Bulma is the one that keeps me alive! Regret...have I even ever felt it? If I haven't then this is what it feels like now...and to think she gave her life for me before.

Is this how I repay Bulma? She's been the perfect mate. Beautiful, strong, and brains. Every male would want that. And yet she chose me out of every fan...every male and everyone! I love her damn it! I'm in love with her! Then did I tell her I fell in love with her when I got a glimpse of her?

The fire that lit my mate's eyes is gone. It's filled with sadness and wistfulness that even I can not comprehend. Where have these feelings come from? Sadness. Regret. Guilt. Anger. Fear....oh, yes..fear. Fear for her to reject me. Reject me! Fear for her love to die away.



** Bulma's POV **

I just sit here. I glance up and see Vegeta is in his own thoughts. I see the regret in his eyes. I can feel it. I can hear it. I can even taste it. I feel the bruise on my left cheek and see the blood. Ouch! It wouldn't matter...saiya-jins and vampires heal very fast. It'll be gone in a day.

I struggle to get up. When I do I can see Vegeta more clearly. He's not his knees, looking at his hands. I feel sorry for him. Maybe I should forgive him....but should I? Was it my fault? Certaintly not! I was doing on what I felt was right! But my pride...

Pride. The downfall of warriors and the strength. Should I let my pride crumble and comfort him? Does he even deserve it? Why can't I think!?

And is Vegeta....crying? He is!? His pride is shattering at every tear splatter on the floor. Does he realize that? I've never seen such feeling in those eyes. Such...wistful feeling. By now I've forgotten the pain in my cheek and I walk over to him.

I go behind him and wrap my arms around his neck. The very comforting thought that he isn't mad at me. I love Vegeta. I really do...

** Vegeta's POV **

I felt my mate's arms go around me. What the hell? Shouldn't she be mad to no end? Shouldn't she at least be screaming her head off....why is she comforting me? I don't understand...has Hell's inhabitants finally gone mad?

I stand up a little and look into her eyes. I see every feeling. Fear. Sadness. Curiosity. Worriedness. Hurt. Pain. Love....love? She loves me. I put my hands around her waist. I pull her into a kiss, which she gladly responds to.She pulls away. I look at her bruise. I touch it lightly, and she flinches a little.

"Never again..." I whisper.

"What?" She asks.

I continue, "Never again will I lay my hands on you unless we're sparring..."

Bulma smiles, "Vegeta....I love you."

"I love you too Bulma," I answer firmly. I never expected myself to say that so passionate and out. I can suprise myself sometimes.

** Next Morning------- Bulma's POV

I woke up with a pair of arms around me. I smile and carefully unwrap his tail and arms. I get up and stretch then do my usual daily routine. Including Vegeta in the shower with me. So here I am standing in my armor and wanting to get to the point.

"Vegeta? So can she stay?" I ask, "I'm training her. She's a saiya-jin. She'll be fine."

I hear Vegeta sigh, "Woman, if in your judgement, she's strong enough then it shall be done."

I grin and throw my arms around Vegeta then kiss him on the cheek, "Okay Veggie. I'll see you tonight." I wink at him while I go out the door.

I go into Kassy's room and see her already dressed...in different clothes? Oh....she must have brought a capsule suitcase with her!

"Hey Kassy," I grin.

"Bulma! So can I stay....?" She asks.

"Yes! I talked it over! And I have to train you. Have you been training while I was gone?" I ask.

"Yep! Wanna see how strong I got?" Kassy asked gleefully.

"Sure, but not now. Later okay?" I said.

"Okay!" Kassy grinned.

"I missed you so much," I said as she pulled Kassy into a hug.



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Director: Alright...

Kassy: Um, do you have my brush?

Director: No...

Bulma: *enters room and brushes hair*

Kassy: Hey you have my brush!

Bulma: It's mine!

*Catfight* *Vegeta enters room*

Vegeta: Do they always do this?

Director: You haven't seen the half of it.

-Speedy-