Author's Note: Thanks for all those who have read this story thus far! I have a lot in store for our heroes and heroines!! Stay tuned!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Dragonball Z… that privilege belongs to Akira Toriyama, Bird Studios and Viz Comics and others…

Summer Camp

By: Vegeta's Blue-Haired Angel

Vegeta told the couple his venture that morning…  Chi-chi started to shake, whether it was of fear or anxiousness… who knows?

"We have to find 18 and Krillin, we have to leave!" she said, lowering her eyes to the ground. The three stood in an uncomfortable silence.

"Don't worry Chi-chi! We will, I know we will! You should go rest… you don't look so well." Goku stated, taking Chi-chi by the hand and leading her to the tent.


They entered the tent and Goku felt Chi-chi wince as she looked over at Bulma. He set her on his sleeping bag and lay down with her. She needed him, she needed the love, warmth and comfort only he could provide.

Chi-chi looked up at Goku with watery eyes. His heart melted… he hated it when she was upset… it didn't settle with him well.

Finally Chi-chi fell into a fit-full sleep, and poor Goku… (he had to suffer her kicking and punch ^^)

-*-*-*-

Vegeta sat outside the tent, every once in a while he could hear Goku trying to move his girlfriend, to keep her from kicking him.

He couldn't believe what happened… why would anyone dare attack him? He, the meanest, toughest guy on this part of camp Sunshiney Smiles… it just didn't make sense! Especially try to kidnap his girl? That was pure insanity! That guy was lucky he had metal tipped shoes on… otherwise Vegeta would've kicked his ass.

He had taken the classic look of panty hose over the head, and Vegeta could see his face… well, some of it. It was so familiar, b u t; he just couldn't place where he had seen that psycho before…

-*-*-*-

Bulma opened her bleary eyes… her head hurt like hell. What the fuck happened? She thought, looking about the tent. As usual, Goku and Chi-Chi were snuggled together, all though it looked as if Goku's face was contorted in pain. She watched as Chi-Chi kicked him in the shins, unconsciously, and smiled. That's why… hee hee

Suddenly reality hit her, like a slap in the face. Someone had tried to kidnap her… Vegeta had tried to rescue her… then all went black. Obviously he must have succeeded, since she was in the tent and all, but where was he? Was he hurt? Mad? She decided that those questions weren't going to answer themselves so she quietly tiptoed out of the tent.

As soon as she exited it she stopped short, Vegeta was apparently all right, his back was facing her… she snuck up behind him and tapped his shoulder.

He whirled around and brought her to the ground, his fist raised as if he was going to strike her.

"W-woman?" he choked out, "What the hell is your problem! Don't sneak up on me like that!!" He lowered his fist, and set it on the ground next her head.

"V-Vegeta?" she softly called. He had scared the crap out of her, though she couldn't be mad. Everyone was a little edgy since the abduction of 18. She studied his face, his eyes were closed as if thinking what to say next.

"How are you feeling?" he asked, lifting her off the ground. Both sat near the fire, Vegeta pulled her in his lap.

"I'm fine… my head hurts like hell though," she giggled, weakly. He smirked, his eyes still closed.

"Did you happen to see who tried to take you?" he asked, seriousness in his voice. Bulma lowered her head, she didn't want to think about it, but if it would help them find 18 and Krillin then she would.

"He looked familiar, all though I can't place my finger on it… well from what I've seen." Vegeta commented.

"I know who it was…" Bulma said, hesitantly.

"Who was it?" Vegeta practically shouted, causing Bulma to wince.

"It- it was… Eric…" Bulma blurted, squeezing her eyes shut to try to stop the flow of tears that had started running down her cheeks. Vegeta went stiff I knew I recognized him…

He slightly tightened his grip around Bulma, almost in a comforting type of way.

"We have to find 18 and Krillin, we can't waste time!" Bulma exclaimed.

"No, Kakkarot and I, have to fine Blondie and Bald-Plate!!! You and Kakkarot's harpy will stay here… you'll just slow us down… Kakkarot and I can run faster, and won't be as easy to knock down…"

"What? Why? I can run just as-" Bulma started but was cut off as Vegeta pressed his index finger against her lips.

"No, I don't want you to, or Kakkarot's harpy, to get hurt…" Vegeta said.

"Ve-ge-ta?" Bulma's tears started flowing again, she knew he felt for her as she did him! She had a bubbly feeling inside… wow… Vegeta gently picked her up and brought her towards the tent.

"I'm going to wake up Kakkarot, and we'll get going…"

"Fine, but be back soon, or I'll come look for you!" Bulma replied. Vegeta smirked she would get her way, one way or another.

-*-*-*-

"Kakkarot! Kakkarot!" Vegeta whispered, shaking Goku. He had put Bulma in his sleeping bag, and told her to sleep.

"Huh? What?" Goku opened one bleary eye, then the other, "What's up, Vegeta?"

"C'mon, we have to find Bald-plate and his wench!"

"What about Chi-Chi and Bulma?" Goku asked, scratching his head as he sat up.

"I explained to my woman that we, as in you and I, are going to look for bald-plate and his woman. It would be faster!" Vegeta hissed, tugging Goku to his feet, "Let's go… but… first, put on some pants."

Goku looked down, only to find that he was (completely nude!!!) wearing his chicken wing boxers. Vegeta rolled his eyes at Goku's childish fashion sense.

-*-*-*-

Chi-Chi opened her eyes, groping for the body that wasn't there. She quickly sat up and scanned the room. Where's Goku?  How could he! Why did he leave me!!!

Her eyes rested on Vegeta's sleeping bag; there was something in it, or someone to be more precise. Great, now I have the mighty Vegeta to contend with, I'm sure he knows where Goku could be…

She crawled over to Vegeta's sleeping bag and threw back the top flap, just enough to see the person inside. It was Bulma! Chi-Chi backed away blushing, Wow…

Bulma stirred, "Chi-Chi? Whassamatter?" Chi-Chi blinked, "Bulma, where is Goku? I don't hear anything outside, and I'm too scared to look…"

"Goku and Vegeta went out to look for 18 and Bald- I mean Krillin," Bulma said, her tone sleepy.

"They left us here by ourselves??" Chi-Chi was close to hysterics.

"Chi-Chi! Don't worry, we'll be fine…" Bulma soothed.

"I-I just get this feeling… * gulp * that we're not alone," Chi-Chi said, shivering.

"We're not, don't worry…" Bulma said, trying to convince himself. Chi-Chi was silent for a moment before she hesitantly spoke.

"I hope you don't find me… weird… or anything, but can I sleep in the same sleeping bag as you, for a little while!! I don't want to be alone, and Goku's not here and… and…"

"Sure, climb on in… it's all right! I get that way too!" Bulma said, smiling. (C'mon guys… don't smirk at me like that, it's all in innocence!!)

-*-*-*-

"Vegeta, look! There's a trail of snapped twigs, leading this way!" Goku shouted, pointing north.

"They seem to be coming from our camp…" Vegeta said, his keen eye, tracing the rest of the path, "Maybe it's from earlier… that man has no idea who he is dealing with…"

"I don't like the way you said that… do you know who it is?" Goku asked.

"I have a guess… my woman told me that she recognized him as… Eric."

"Whoa, freaky! Are you sure?" Goku asked, taking a step back, "I thought he went to jail!!!"

"Yea so did- DID you hear that?" Vegeta whispered as some twigs snapped nearby.

"Yea, do you think it's… him?" Goku replied.

"I don't know… let's check it out… You go first!"

"Wait, why me?"

"So I can watch behind us… that's where he's most likely going to attack!"

"O-ok…" Goku shuddered as he started walking towards the source of the noise.

-*-*-*-

Someone walking around the tent outside roused Bulma from her sleep. She watched as a shadowy figure stalked around the perimeter of the tent, looking for an opening. Looking out one of the tent windows she saw a wisp of green hair… Eric? Oh my God, it's him, I can't believe it…

Bulma's heart was pounding a mile a minute… what was she going to do… she couldn't wake up  Chi-Chi or she would freak, BUT she had to get out of there or else…

The door of the tent unzipped slowly, the figure gave an evil chuckle.  Oh no, I'm gonna die, I'm gonna die!!!

-*-*-*-

Goku carefully peered over some bushes, into a clearing.

"Nothing here…" he muttered, "Vegeta! We've been looking for almost 15 minutes!"

"Wait! Kakkarot, I think I've found somethin'! C'mere!" Vegeta whispered waving Goku over.

Goku peered through the dense foliage and gasped. There. On the ground. Krillin and 18????

"What the hell happened to them??" Goku asked, they were literally fucked up. They looked like bruised and broken dolls, leaning against each other, tied up and gagged.

"Let's get 'em outta here!" Goku said nervously looking around, he picked up 18 and slung her over his shoulder, "You get Krillin!"

Vegeta nodded and picked the midget up.

Author's Note: Well… that's the chapter… what do you think??? Review please~! Oh and I am thinking about creating a humor sight, with a theme from Summer Camp, if anyone is interested in submitting a fan art for the layout please contact me at: veggiesbabyblue@yahoo.com

Full credit will be given to you, and all others that are submitted and not used will be put in the fan art section! Thanks so much ^^