Chapter Nine: Bulma freaks, Vegeta to the rescue!

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Bulma paced up and down on the tiled floor in her kitchen with a worried Chichi standing by her side, "Where on earth could be taking those boys so long!? Goku said they were only going to be at Dende's for a few hours-WELL IT'S BEEN A FEW WEEKS!" she cried out as her legs finally gave out in exasperation.

"Maybe there's a new threat or something and they're training, but at least they could have had the nerve to come back and tell us-I'm worried sick!" Chichi stated, her emotions began to mold into a fit of anger as she tightly clenched her fists. "I want my Goku back! Just wait 'till I get my hands on him!"

Then, as if right on cue, Goku and the others suddenly appeared on top of the kitchen table. There was a loud *CRACK*, and everybody fell to the floor. The two women stared dumbfounded at the heap of people in front of them.

"Hey look guys, it worked-we're home!" Goku shouted as she saw his wife standing in front of him, "Hey Chichi, how'd you know we'd be back?"

"Katarott, you clumsy idiot-get the hell off of me!" Vegeta spat, shoving Goku off his back as he stood up off the floor; as did the rest of the group.

"Goku, where the heck have you been!?" roared Chichi, "We were worried to death, how could you just leave like that and not tell us when you'd return?" Suddenly noticing a few new faces to the lot, Chichi turned her attention to the three standing behind Goku and Vegeta, "Goku.who is that behind you?"

Almost forgetting all about Jordy and the others, Goku smiled sheepishly as she rubbed the back of his head "Right, well you see, it's kind of a complicated story, really.you might want to sit down."

After an hour of explaining to the girls about their little adventure, Goku retreated to the fridge as Adam and Ashley introduced themselves. "It's nice to meet you two," Bulma smiled as she shook their hands. Then, she noticed Jordy standing shyly behind Trunks as she held tightly to his hand, "and you must be Jordy!" walking over to the young girl, Bulma pulled her into a hug. Shocked by the sudden warmth of affection, Jordy stiffened a little-feeling uncomfortable. Sensing this, Trunks smiled and nodded his head at her that everything was okay. Nodding back, Jordy smiled and returned the older woman's embrace. "So, when are the kids due?" Bulma asked excitedly.

The two couple raised an eyebrow "Excuse me?" they asked

"My grandkids! You are going to have at least two or three aren't you?" Bulma grinned as she began poking at Jordy's belly.

Both Trunks' and Jordy's face gleamed a bright shade of red at the woman's remark. "Mom!!"

"Okay, okay, at least one grandkid would be just as fine I guess-is that really too much to ask?" she huffed.

"What?! Are you crazy, I'm 17 for heavens sake-and you want me to have a baby!?" Jordy boasted with embarrassment.

Feeling offended by her out burst, Bulma glared at the girl. "Well I don't see why not. Most girls your age would have already gotten married and started a family."

"I'm sorry, but if you haven't noticed-I'm not like other girls!"

"You need to show more respect towards your elders young lady because I don't think I like your attitude very much! I would have thought your mother would have taught you better." Bulma shouted back, not realizing the damage her comment had caused.

Jordy could feel the onslaught of emotions suddenly build up inside her. Finding herself at a loss for words she half expected Trunks to come to her rescue and back her up. Then, to everyone's shock, Vegeta stepped forward with a stern look upon his face as he glared at his wife. "Woman, I would be cautious as to choose your words carefully, and I wouldn't be so bold as to judge this brat so quickly. We've all had a long day and I for one do not want to sit here getting a headache from you two bitching all night. So I suggest you show them to their sleeping quarters for now and deal with this in the morning!" he ordered, then stomped off down the hall.

This time, Jordy wasn't the only one at a loss for words. *I can't believe it, did Vegeta just stand up for me?* she thought as she stared after him. Looking over at Trunks, she couldn't help but let out a slight giggle as she saw the shocked expression on his face.

"I knew he was protective over you, Jord! Man, I'm going to have to make a list!" Laughed Ashley as she took out a piece of paper and pen from her purse.

"Well, your father and I are going to head home, Goten. You can stay here if you'd like-we'll be back in the morning" smiled Chichi as she headed out the door with Goku close behind her-his face stuffed with food. "Night." Piccilo nodded in agreement as he too took his leave and silently left without a word.

Bulma sighed in frustration and motioned for the young teens to follow her down the hallway, "Well, I'll show you to your rooms I guess. Adam, you can have the room on the right, Ashley and Goten, you can have the one down the hall to the left; Goten you know where it is. Jordy, you can sleep in Trunks' room." She said dryly, then made her way to the master bedroom and shut the door.

Adam had already retreated to his room and Ashley and Goten made their way to theirs, looking a little too happy for Jordy's liking. Suddenly, she found herself inside Trunks' room as she saw him begin to undress; stripping down to his boxers (A/N: lucky dog!!) With cheeks flushed, she could feel her stomach tie up into a knot as she awed at every perfect muscular curve of his body. *God, he's beautiful.but does he really expect me to sleep with him?* Jordy wondered, even though they were 'life mates'; as Trunks would put it, she felt nervous and a little uneasy.

Lost in her own thoughts, the young girl hadn't realized she'd forgotten that Trunks could hear everything she thought as she stared at him the whole time. He noticed this and stiffened a small laugh as he calmly walked over to the embarrassed girl, and wrapped his arms around her waist, placing a soft kiss on her forehead. "Jorden, I won't pressure you into anything you're not ready for," he said smiling down at her once he saw her relax and melt into his chest. "Besides, you're completely whacked, and knowing my mother, we're probably going to have a big day tomorrow too." Nodding dumbly, Jordy hopped into her pajamas with the remaining strength she had left and got into bed. Pulling her small form tightly against his, Trunks protectively snaked his arms around her waist and nuzzled his face in the crock of her neck and slowly they fell asleep.

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Zoe: Yay, I updated!!! Sorry for the short chapter everyone, there'll be more to come!

Vegeta: What?! It took you six months to finally update again and you post up that crap of a chapter?! I'm hardly in it!

Zoe: -_-; well if that's the way you feel about it, Vegeta- I might just go right ahead and kill your character off! (Smiles all evil like)

Ashley and Vegeta whack Zoe over the head "You will do no such thing!!!!!!"

Zoe: (lye's on the ground with goose eggs all over her head) *sigh* I'm so hated.. O_; Don't forget to review everyone.

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