Things Change

By Hannio

Who you trying to convince

Disclaimer - I don't own the characters so I don't make any money out of this

Author Note - Right this fic has turned into an AU and if you don't like this I'm sorry but I don't have time to look constantly at the video not with so much Homework and other story projects going on so I'm sorry but I hope you enjoyed it anyway. It's kinda the same just with an added twist

Bulma shifted on her bed, it was 8 in the morning and she was exhausted ever since her run in with Vegeta 3 days previous she hadn't slept well she was too worried about him, he hadn't come out once out of the gravity room not even to eat. She threw her legs over the bed and stared out the window. She was really missing him but he hated her, he had made that clear. She shook her head and stood up and looked at her reflection, bags were under sad eyes, she was paler than usual and she looked ill.

"Great just what I needed I look terrible" she held a strand of her hair out "And my hair looks..." she didn't finished simply dropped the strand. She went to her wardrobe and got pair of old loose jeans and an old top with the company logo on it, it was a bellytop and blue, which brought colour to her eyes more. She simply tied her hair back in a low ponytail. She was tempted with makeup but decided to pass. She wouldn't run into anyone important, her parents had seen her in every condition and Vegeta wouldn't see her. She watched her face drop further as her mind brought that fact out "Get a grip on yourself" she said angrily to her reflection "You don't need such a jerk in your life." she walked downstairs and sat in the living room picking up the remote and turning the Tv on, she had a ton of work to do but she just wasn't interested in it at the moment. The door opened and she looked up eagerly but her mother entered "Oh hi mum" she said slumping back in her chair her gaze once again returning to the Tv where there was a chat show on about Women who wanted men they couldn't have she groaned and switched sides.

"Honey I'm worried about you" she said sitting by her

"Are you?" she replied, her voice full of non interest, her mother frowned

"What's wrong? Is it because of Vegeta?" Bulma's hand contracted over the channel changer

"No" she said through gritted teeth

"Are you sure because since he came you've..."

"Yes...I mean no I mean why are you asking?" she said turning to her "It's my problem"

"But what is your problem? I can help you I'm sure I can"

"Can you?" Bulma turned to her, her eyes looking half eager "Can you really Mum?"

"I know it's about Vegeta your father pointed that out to me I'm guessing you like him why don't you tell him how you feel?" she asked

" As if I'd rather die then care anything about that man. I don't even know why I invited him" she said passionately "All he cares about his training well I don't care that thing can blow with him in it if it wants it won't affect me at all" as if brought forth by her words there was a huge crash and explosion that rocked the house throwing vases onto the ground

"What was that?" her mother said in horror looking around her at the damage. Bulma looked shaken

"Was it a Earthquake?" she asked as her father came running in a worried expression on his face, when he saw they were ok he sighed the look lessening

"Are you both alright?" he asked

"I think so" Bulma replied testing herself as she stood up, her legs were slightly shaky from it all but other than that she was ok

"But Dear what made that explosion?" her mum asked standing up as well she looked worried as well.

"It wasn't an earthquake that's for sure my invention would of picked it up hours ago so the only thing I can think of is the Gravity room must of exploded I just hope..." he stopped as he saw Bulma's white face her eyes were full of terror "Bulma what is it?" he asked

"Vegeta oh my God Dad he was in there when it exploded" they looked startled

"In there oh dear" her mother said, Her father looked thoughtful

"That means he must be..." he didn't finish just looked shocked as he took his glasses off and rubbed them on his lap coat

"VEGETA" Bulma yelled shocking them both out of their daze. She ran out of the room hearing her father begin to plan the medical room. She was out of the building in a second running as fast as she could. Suddenly she didn't care that they were arguing, she didn't care he treated her like crap most of the time, She didn't even care that he was a jerk. Nothing mattered except her finding Vegeta alive. As she reached the pile she noticed Yamcha landing looking at the mess he let out a silent whistle and turned as she sprinted up, out of breath

"Whoa Bulma what happened?" he said, she completely ignored the question, as she turned towards the rubble, her face a picture of horror and despair, she could feel herself shaking, it seemed impossible anyone would of survived but she trusted Vegeta and she knew deep down he was still alive even if he was in a lot of pain.

"HELP ME" she screamed at him breaking out of her daydream about finding him dead "Vegeta's under there We have got to get him out, he could be seriously hurt" she saw Yamcha hesitate and at that one instant she hated him, didn't anyone care about Vegeta. No wonder he was like he was if no one offered friendship or love. She ignored him and began digging through the rubble frantically trying to find anything that would give her a clue where he was, she must have broken all her nails but she didn't feel a thing, all the time she was digging she was frantically calling to him "Don't worry Vegeta I'll get you out I promise. You'll be fine come one give me a sign you're alive or at least an area to dig in" there was no reply no even the slightest bit of sound. She turned round to see Yamcha staring at her but turned her back on him again "Vegeta please don't die give me a fucking sign your alive come on your Vegeta the Prince of all Saiyan's are you gonna let one explosion take you out I thought you were tougher than that come on show me that I'm not wrong prove me right Vegeta" she was almost crying by this time, she could feel her control slipping, was he really dead, At that one second there was a slight sound from beneath her, she glanced down in time to see his hand shot out scaring her senseless, she gasped jumping back into Yamcha out of pure instinct, she saw Vegeta drag himself out of the rubble, from here she could see he was injured but he was alive that was the main thing, he was actually alive. She could barely contain herself, he was all right. He made eye contact with her for a split second before forcing himself to his feet. She began to tremble. He was ok that was all that mattered. She felt rage flow through her in a tide, she had told him the first time he entered not to push it or it could explode at the time he had simply smirked, now her prophecy had come true and for once she wished she had been wrong. She pushed Yamcha roughly away from her and turned to face Vegeta. Somehow even with his clothes in tatter and cuts and blood all over him he still managed to look like a Prince "What the hell do you think you were doing?" she demanded "I warned you didn't I if you push it, it would explode it's just a machine you idiot it can't take it and nor can you. You've been training too hard you need to rest"

"Whatever" he said his voice full of pain as he frowned, She forgot her anger in a rush and ran to him slipping her arm around him to support him and to makes sure that he really was alive

"Your hurt Vegeta. I've got to help you," she said softly. He turned to look at her a strange expression in his eyes but before she could look more closely it was gone

"I'm fine I don't need any help especially not from you" he pushed her away but it wasn't rough. She stood there trying not to let his words cut, but they did as they were meant to. He went to smirk but never made it as he dropped to the ground in a heap. Bulma caught him before his head could hit, though he was smaller than most men he was still heavy she lowered him to ground pulling him up so he was resting on her in a comfortable position against her. She looked down to see him looking up at her with eyes full of pain and resentment but that strange look was there again.

"You need help Vegeta let me help you" he shook his head and the gentle tone left her voice, how could he still be so stubborn after everything that had just happened to him "Hey I'm not asking you Vegeta it's not like I'm asking you if you want something to eat you need help and I'm telling you I'm going to help you so stop being so pigheaded and come on" she managed to pull him up somehow using strength she didn't know she had

"Don't order me around" he said in an angry voice but didn't get further as unconsciousness took him, Bulma gasped at the suddenly dead weight. She turned to Yamcha who had just stood there watching the scene. He looked angry but right now she didn't care.

"Will you help me, can't you see how injured he is, he could die if I don't get him to the medical lab soon"

"Would that be such a bad thing?" Yamcha remarked, Bulma turned to him speechless for the first time in her life and he went on "Think of all the pain and suffering he's caused Bulma he should be dead by now he's a monster"

"And you're any better?" she remarked coldly "You may think he's evil but think of the life he's led, his mother died when he was really young, his father was torn away from him and killed, he was raised by Freeza for God sake. Anyone would be the same if they were raised by such a vile creature. I'm glad that boy took care of him" she said shaking "No matter what he's done he's hurt and if you don't want to help him then do what you want I'll take him myself" Yamcha stared at her red face and glittering eyes. He frowned

"Bulma look..."

"No you look. Vegeta was willing to fight Freeza wasn't he to protect the Earth, maybe to get revenge but who cares the point is he tried. You tried to run away" she remarked she managed during this time to get Vegeta onto a clear piece of grass she stood up. Yamcha looked furious at that last comment but seeing her face he let it go.

"I guess he did try to help" Yamcha sighed, his voice one of despair, as he picked him up "I know I'm going to regret this" he muttered, He followed Bulma to the lab where her father already was ready with the necessary stuff

"Put him on that bed Yamcha. You can wait outside. You too Bulma I don't think you're in a fit state to be here. Yamcha take her to the kitchen and tell her mother to get her some strong coffee. She seems to be in shock slightly"

"Dad I want to stay here in case he wakes up"

"Bulma he won't be awake for a while, now go and get that coffee Sweetie he'll be fine I'll take care of him till you've rested" Yamcha nodded

"Come on Bulma" he took her arm lightly but she shrugged him away

"You're sure he'll be ok?" she asked her voice was anxious

"Yes now go" she nodded and left ignoring Yamcha, she allowed herself one more glance at him, when he was in that condition he looked more vulnerable and more approachable but she would do anything to make it so he was normal again

"Bulma wait up" she didn't slow her pace "Bulma" Yamcha had just reached her as she opened the door

"How is he Dear?" her mother asked straight away "I made you some coffee and cake" her gaze went to Yamcha "I didn't know we were having guests I could put some more coffee on"

"That's ok Mum Yamcha was just leaving weren't you Yamcha" she said, glancing, he saw the look in her eyes and nodded

"Yeah I was. Seeya Mrs Briefs bye Bulma I'll ring you later tonight ok?" she nodded

"Ok" she said not hearing what he was saying. He turned once to look at her before leaving the building and taking to the sky, the minute he was gone Bulma turned to her mother "God Mum is he going to be alright?"

"Well I'm not to sure dear I haven't seen him since it happened but I'm sure he'll be fine he's such a nice young man afterall. Now drink up your coffee and have some cake" Bulma sighed and nodded picking up a cream one with chocolate icing and bit into it. The sooner she ate the sooner she could find out how Vegeta was. She had just finished her coffee when the door opened and her father entered rubbing his brow with a handkerchief

"How is he?" Bulma demanded the minute she finished her mouthful,

"He's going to be fine" her Dad said

"Can I go and see him?" she asked, he watched her thoughtfully then turned to his wife

"Dear can you please leave the room" he said, her mother looked surprised but nodded

"Ok" then she was gone. Bulma watched hr father through nervous eyes, the last time her father had wanted to speak to her privately, she had ended up grounded for 2 months, though she had managed to get it down to one through coaxing her mother into talking to him. Now hen sat down and looked at her through serious eyes

"Bulma I want to ask you something and I want you to answer me honestly? ok?" she nodded

"Ok Dad"

"Do you love Vegeta?" her cup went smashing on the table and she shook her head vigorous

"Hell no Dad care for that thing. He doesn't even know what's good for him, if he did he wouldn't be in that medical room right now would he? No so the answer to that question is I can barely stand the guy ok" her eyes were flashing as she spoke, now she flung her hair over her shoulder and spoke "Now I'm going to go and check on him ok" then she stormed out, leaving her father to pick up his own cup of tea and smile to himself

"Who is she trying to convince?"

Right you've read it and I hope you enjoyed it so please review. I know it's not one of my best works so anyone who wants to flame it can get lost, I only except things that help me if that bothers you then so be it. Now that I've gotten that clear please review. I don't mean to sound harsh but sometimes you have to be.