The price you pay
By Hannio
Chapter one
Suspended Again
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Trunks or Bulma or Goten or ChiChi( DUH you knew that already) but I own Zane (He'll come in slightly later ) Cole and Jenna and the teachers
AUTHOR NOTE: It was gonna be a one parter, because I didn't know whether I could do it in chapter form, then I thought I could basically if I summarise it quickly. Trunks got suspended from school for a week and needless to say Bulma's not too happy about it, then she decided that maybe it wouldn't be too bad, she'd make Trunks do work etc and that the story plot in basic basic form. Anyway, enjoy chapter 1.
"Can I go home now?" Trunks Briefs asked dangling his legs over the side of his chair. He was in trouble again and he didn't think his Mum would be happy with the fact that she had to come and get him from the school because he was suspended again.
"Wait till your Mother gets here Trunks, once I have a slight word with her about your behaviour then you can leave" Trunks sighed and looked at a spot on the wall as he waited. It wasn't fair it wasn't even his fault this time. Goten had been the one who got them in trouble in the first place. Trunks had actually been doing his work. It was science and he enjoyed it, probably because he always watched his Granddad when he was younger potting around in his lab. Goten had done something causing the experiment they were working on to explode and what it touched it had eaten away. Trunks had taken the blame after seeing Goten's scared face; he was probably thinking about what his mother was going to say to him. So when questioned he had said he did it. Mr Jenkins had taken it as him being cheeky and had sent him to Miss James, the head and so he was in the position he was now. He turned back to the teacher
"I really don't think this is fair" he stated his eyes narrowing slightly "It was an accident" Miss James looked up and frowned
"It didn't sound that way from what I got told" she said in reply
"But you weren't there so how would you know?" he questioned. She sighed angrily
"Trunks would you like me to add to your mother or father that you are rude to staff as well?" Trunks shook his head "Good then kindly be quiet" Trunks slumped in his chair in ill grace and looked round a frown firmly on his face as he crossed his arms. It just wasn't fair. His eyes suddenly widened and he sat up straighter. What if his father did come to get him? If his Mum would be mad, his Dad would be furious at his training being interrupted. He swallowed; he was beginning to think it wasn't such a good idea to cover for Goten after all. There was the sound of a person walking down the corridor and from the sound of the heels, it was a woman. There was a knock on the door and Miss James called out "Come in", there was a slight pause then the door opened revealing his Mum. He swallowed trying to make himself as he could in his chair. She did not look happy. Miss James stood up and held her hand out "Hello Mrs Briefs please sit down" Bulma nodded as she spoke
"Hello Miss James" she commented "I'm sorry we had to meet again under these circumstances" she sat down and placed the two baby carriers down beside her that held his twin brother and sister.
""I'm afraid Trunks was involved in an incident in Science" Bulma glanced at him a hint of worry in the gaze
"What happened?" she asked. Miss James glanced at the lady in front of her and nodded going onto explain the situation. At the end Bulma sat silently for a second then turned and gave Trunks a puzzled look before turning back "I see, how long is he suspended this time?" she questioned. Miss James looked thoughtful then spoke
"A week" Bulma's eyes widened
"A week for that?" Miss James nodded
"It's just not that I think it will also do Trunks some good to get away from his friend Goten for a while then he would hopefully calm down slightly" Bulma nodded
"Okay. I'll see to that" then she stood up and shook her hand again then spoke to Trunks "Come on let's get you home. You can hold Jenna, be careful not to jog her I've just gotten her off to sleep. I'll take Cole he's more difficult then her" Trunks nodded and picked up the baby carrier that held the slight weight of his sister. They walked out of the room and out of the school in silence. It took them a few minutes to get the twins sorted and then they were ready. They both climbed into the car and were off in a matter of seconds. Still in complete silence
"Mum" Trunks said finally Bulma looked at him
"Yes what is it?" she asked her voice slightly chilly sounding
"Are you mad with me?" Bulma thought for a second then shook her head
"No not really" she replied slowly "To be honest Trunks I'm more disappointed in your behaviour than anything else" Trunks gave a sigh, he was seriously regretting it now
"I'm... I'm sorry" he said lowly, Bulma gave a slight smile not taking her eyes off the road. He was like his father in many way, including his hatred of saying sorry to anyone because it proved he was wrong. That's what proved to her he really was and she felt her anger melt away slightly.
"I know so let's just forget about it, so far only the two of us know so we should be fine" she pulled into their driveway and stopped the car and sat there for a minute before turning to look at him a small smile on her face "It's your turn to tell me something Trunks" she said, Trunks stopped in the process of getting out and looked surprised
"What is it?" he queried, she smiled
"Why did you take the blame for Goten?" Trunks's deep blue eyes widened to their fullest extent before he realised and stopped it
"I don't know what your talking about" he replied, she shook her head
"Trunks I'm your mother I know everything about you and I know you have done that experiment hundred of times. I taught you it, your Granddad taught you it, hell even your brother Zane taught you it so I doubt you'd make such an error in judging the quantity and time needed to do it, Goten on the otherhand..." she let the sentence trailed off and stared at his amazed look "Close your mouth Trunks" she commented and he did it with a resounding clap. She got out, picked Cole's carrier up, and left Jenna to Trunks. She opened the door and entered, walking into the living room and stopped glancing round her. Once Trunks had walked in and placed Jenna down she turned and looked at him crossing her arms. He took a look at the smirk on her face and sighed, Bulma flipped her Aqua hair over her shoulder "Lets talk about rules shall we"
There you go I hope you like it. Please Review no flames though I can't be bothered with those negative comments, anything else however well that's fine by me. I'll get Chapter 2 up ASAP. By the way, if you can think of a better title let me know thanks.
