Childhood Dreams

Note: sorry I haven't updated for awhile...been busy...

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Bulma was staring up at the stars. Searching for something, or someone. She stared sadly towards the empty spot that had once contained her planet. She shuddered, she felt cold, it had nothing to do with the fresh breeze that swirled around her. The rain poured down upon her, drenching the fire, the anger in her eyes. She was alone, forever doomed to walk among the planets without anyone she could trust, anyone she could love. Yamacha was gone. Vegeta had betrayed her trust. She didn't know what to believe in anymore. Was her life based on a lie? She was the all powerful half-sayian princess that was known for her power and intelligence.

Was this why people respected her? To use her to their advantage? To gain her trust, and then throw it back in her face? Or could it have something to do with her beauty? After all she was one of the most beautiful maidens in the universe. Her long silky lavender blue hair cascaded around her tiny shoulders. A few strands of her hair hung in her face, and her clear sapphire eyes sparkled with life and vitality. She was every man's dream, yet for some reason none of them were capable of handling her.

Either they couldn't stand her temper, or they spoiled her like crazy. There were only two men in her life that had treated her with respect, with trust, ones that had accepted her for who she was, not what she could do. But now, they were both gone. She disappeared into a chasm of pain and fear. Bulma clenched her fists to stop the tears that were threatening to spill down her face. It wasn't fair. What had she done to deserve this? She had treated both of them with respect, trust, and even love. What more did they need? Wasn't friendship good enough for them? Especially Vegeta?

He acts so arrogant, and strong. He doesn't dare show any sign of emotion. "What's wrong with him?" she murmured angrily, as a sigh escaped her lips. "He was so caring back then," her mind wandered back to the bright and cheerful place that had been her childhood She smiled as she remembered all the pranks they're done, all that they're been though together. She stared down at her hand, towards the broken heart. A single tear trickled down her face. 'Vegeta, come back." she whispered softly, her voice no more then a sigh in the breeze. "I'm sorry."

Bulma shook her head in despair, and reluctantly pulled herself together. It wouldn't do Yamcha any good if she just sat here crying her eyes out. She needed to go to Namek and collect the dragonballs. She needed to suck up her pride and ask Vegeta if he would allow her to board their ship. She needed transportation fast. It was the only ship that could travel at a decent rate to Namek. Bulma stuck out her tongue in disgust, when she remembered how undeveloped Earth's technology was.

She stood up and searched for Vegeta's Ki, "Here goes nothing." she muttered as she finally located Vegeta. Suddenly a voice behind her shook her out of her trance.

"Wait!" yelled Gohan, as he ran up to Bulma. "Where are you going?' he asked with a puzzled expression on his face. He crossed his arms defiantly and pouted. "Can I come? he begged giving her puppy eyes.

Bulma chuckled in amusement and held out her hand to Gohan. "Sure kid, why not. By the way, where are the other?" she asked scouring the terrain for any sign of them. "They're not dead, at least I don't think so." she muttered as she turned towards Gohan.

Gohan hesitated momentarily. He hated lying to Bulma, but he didn't have a choice, he had to protect earth at all costs. Even if it meant losing a friend. "They died." he whispered softly. "The spiky-haired guy killed them. I saw the whole thing, I couldn't protect them!" he cried as he buried himself into her shoulder, trying to shed a few tears. He had to look truly devastated if he wanted her to believe him. "I was too weak," he muttered softly as her pounded the ground in anger. "I was too weak!"

Her eyes filled with pain and anger. How dare he! That arrogant bastard! He killed her friends! He destroyed her life! For that he would never forgive him. She shook her head momentarily before sending Gohan a sharp look. "Don't lie to me, but did you actually see Vegeta kill them?" she whispered, her voice was as silent and deadly as a sword. "Tell me!" she demanded as she grabbed Gohan by the shoulders, and shook him roughly.

Gohan was shaken by the pain and suppressed emotions that he'd discovered in Bulma's eyes. She actually cares about him. Almost as much as Yamacha, or maybe even more...I shouldn't have agreed to help in this plan. She'll hate me for the rest of my life. But it's too late to turn back now. "Yes," he replied in a even voice, as he forced himself to meet her eyes. His hands were trembling with fear, as Bulma continued to stare at him.

"Fine," she muttered as she turned away from him. "Let's go see Vegeta. I have a score to settle with him." she hissed malevolently as her eyes gleamed with bloodlust. Causing Gohan to back away from her in fear. "What have I done?" he thought as he watched the anger spread across her innocent face. Her eyes turned cold and emotionless, as her lips formed a cruel smile. "I'll show you what a true sayian does to a traitor, what one would do for revenge." she whispered as she grabbed Gohan's hand and launched herself towards Vegeta's current location.

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"Vegeta," called Nappa trying to push Vegeta into the pod. "We've got to go! We have to get to the dragonballs before Frieza does!" However none of his words were heard, as Vegeta stared silently at the ground. His face was plastered into an emotionless mask, but his eyes were sad.

"I could still remember the day we had to part." he muttered softly, causing Nappa to stop in mid-sentence and gap and him in shock. "WE were so close back then, we were inseparable. We were best friends." he stated releasing a tired chuckle "When she was taken from me, I was too weak. I couldn't protect her, I couldn't stop them." Vegeta spat bitterly. "If only...if only...things had been different..."

~*~FLASHBACK~*~

Bulma and Vegeta exchanged a look of confusion, before glaring at King Briefs.

"I don't know what you're talking about," snapped Bulma angrily. "But I suggest you go find that person and get your ass off this planet pronto."

King Briefs frowned at his daughter's language, before deciding that it wasn't the time to teach her manners. "Well, just to inform you Bulma, the person that I'm looking for is you."

The room fell deadly silent at those words. Those dreaded words. Vegeta held Bulma closer to him, and snarled. "She won't leave, she's staying on Vegetasai. What claim do you have on her?"

King Briefs looked curiously at the young prince's protectiveness. "Well if you really wanted to know, I'm her father."

"My, My father?" said Bulma in shock. "It's impossible, totally outrageous claim. Isn't it?" she thought nervously.

"Prove it," hissed Vegeta.

"Vegeta stop it," said King Vega sadly. "He's telling the truth, he came to me five years ago and begged me to protect Bulma until it's time for her to return."

Vegeta shook his head in disbelief, "You're lying, you're lying! It's not fair!" he yelled angrily. "She's not a princess, she's my best friend!"

The Queen shook her head regretfully, "You have to learn that you just have to let go sometimes Vegeta. Things won't always go your way."

King Briefs tore Bulma away from Vegeta. "Come on brat, it's time to go."

"Vegeta!" shrieked Bulma in confusion and fear. "I don't want to leave."

Vegeta leapt towards Bulma to help her escape, however has stopped by two strong arms.

"I'm sorry brat, but time's up," said King Vega as he struggled to hold Vegeta.

"Bulma don't leave!" he cried painfully as she was tugged further and further away. Realizing that he had no other choice, he cried, "Bulma I'll never forget you! You're the best friend I ever had, and you'll always be."

Bulma looked at Vegeta with tears streaming down her face, "Remember Vegeta, we'll meet again, someday. I promise, don't forget me!" she replied, as she was placed gently into a spaceship.

She sat there looking through the peephole, watching as Vegetasai became no more then a speck in the universe.

Vegeta fell to his knees and released a howl of pain. "She was gone, the only person in the universe that he had ever cared about." Vegeta did something that he had never done before, he cried.

~*~END OF FLASHBACK~*~

Nappa sighed in defeat, Vegeta had fallen head over heads with the girl. There was nothing he could do to change that. He stared towards the sky. You weaklings better be doing better then me with the girl, I can't stand it if she makes him soft. Nappa turned towards Vegeta trying one last time to gain his attention.

"Why don't we do this. We could come back to Earth after we defeat Frieza. Then this time you could actually protect her." said Napa as her wrung his hands in frustration. "Think about what would happen to her if Frieza caught her. Think about all the pain that she would have to go though." stated Napa, when he noticed that Vegeta's fists were clenched tightly together, that his knuckles had turned white.

"Fine, let's go." he muttered as he slowly climbed into his pod.

"Stop." some shouted behind him. A voice that was as cold as ice, as beautiful as the wind. He turned around and faced....


















































Author's Note:

So are Bulma and Vegeta going to fight to the death? Or would Gohan revel the truth? What about Nappa? Would he try to prevent Gohan from speaking the truth? What about the space ship? Would they finally forgive each other? Read and Find out! Please Review! Me need a lot of encouragement...lol...