Disclaimer; I still don't own DBZ, it's only a month until my birthday
though, anyone interested in buying me the rights?
A/N; I am so unbelievably sorry for the ultra long wait. I really do have a list of very good excuses for taking so long with this, but it's too late and I am too tired to list them all. I hope you enjoy this chapter, a lot of hard work went into it. ~D.B
And Then You'll Know
Chapter 20
It was late in the afternoon, the sun was sinking rapidly, giving way to night, and the sky was beautiful shades of pink and orange that only came out at sunset.
The youngest of all the King's children stood out on his balcony, watching the sun rapidly disappear. His face was brightly lit up, giving off the appearance of a happy young prince. When in actual fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
4 days.
It was only 4 days until he was set to leave for the planet Namek, and he didn't want to go. It was a long trip, over half way across the universe it would take days for them to reach Namek. And for what, half a chance of beating Frieza. He had attended a meeting earlier that day, a briefing for him and all the other Sayians that had been selected to go to Namek.
Krillen laughed mockingly at the irony of it all. The very soldiers that had helped Frieza destroy empires mere months ago, would be exactly the same troops to assist in his demise.
Shaking his head, he turned and headed inside his bedroom, collapsing on his bed, he looked up at the ceiling and sighed. Wishing desperately he was anyone but him, he didn't want to live this life, he never asked for it.
Casting his glance to his bedroom door, he listened to all the sounds coming from the other side. He could hear shoes tapping, phones ringing and people talking. But none of that interested him. He knew where he wanted to be, down with his friends, and 18 - his best friend.
Standing up, he grabbed a jacket and left the room.
***
"Chi-chi!" shouted Bulma, and both girls burst into a fit of giggles, and it continued for at least 5 minutes. Chi-chi wiped tears of laughter from the corner of her eyes. But it didn't take long for her un-happy mood to set back in.
"Chi, you need to cheer up. You're no fun when you're upset" said Bulma as she slipped another spoonful of chocolate ice cream in her mouth. It had sort of become a ritual between the two friends, that whenever one of them was depressed about something, they would sit around at Bulma's house and eat ice cream. Just like they were doing now. "Yeah, well how would you like it if your boyfriend was about to travel to some planet a million miles away to take on the universes greatest monster?" asked Chi-chi accusingly. What Bulma said next slipped out before she had even had a chance to think about it "Vegeta is going!"
Chi-chi sat bolt upright and stared at her friend in shocked disbelief. "What?" she asked. Bulma fell silent 'Uh oh' she thought to herself 'Shouldn't of said that' "Ah it was nothing" she lied through her teeth.
"No way B. There is no way you are not telling me any more. Spill" "It's nothing really," she could feel her cheeks getting increasingly hotter "It's just that the other day - when I hurt my arm...." she trailed off getting lost in the moment of that kiss. "Just what?" demanded Chi-chi "We kissed" admitted Bulma shyly, "And then the next day.... we kissed again" "Oh my god Bulma!" shrieked Chi-chi as she jumped off the bed and covered her mouth with her hands. "Oh my god!" Bulma rolled her eyes skywards and collapsed against the pillow, a grin stretching from ear to ear covering her face. After a few minutes of silent shock, Chi-chi sat down and spoke again. "So was it great?" Bulma made a face at her friend and sat up "Chi, we are talking about kissing your brother, you should be disgusted" Chi-chi smiled sheepishly at Bulma and laughed "I know, I am. But this isn't the kind of thing that happens everyday. I need details!" "It really was nothing! I was in the infirmary getting my arm bandaged and he was there and it just kinda happened. And the second time it was the same thing, only it was just outside in the hall" "So what's going on between you now?" Chi-chi asked, eager to get all the gossip. Bulma shrugged her shoulders, "Nothing" she said, "he said that we couldn't be any more than just friends" Chi-chi's eyes lit up "So he said you couldn't, not he wouldn't. That means he likes you! But why would he say something like that" Bulma looked Chi-chi straight in the eyes, "because you and I are best friends. Something about it not being right" "That's crap!" protested Chi, "I'd love to see you two together, you'd be so cute. Then you could double date with Kakkarot and me! I'm gonna go find Veg-head and tell him just what I think" "No!" exploded Bulma and she grabbed onto Chi-chi's arm preventing her from going anywhere, "don't" Chi-chi looked at her inquisitively "Why not?" she asked "Just don't," warned Bulma "If something really is supposed to happen between me and Vegeta, it'll happen without it needing to be forced" Chi-chi sighed, "Ok, I won't say anything".
***
"18, are you awake?" asked Krillen as he approached her bed. Her back was facing him, and he could see it had healed a lot in the past 2 weeks.
"Hmmm, yeah I'm awake Krillen" she said as she rolled over and sat up, flashing him a beautiful smile. "I brought you something to eat" said Krillen and he produced a loaf of bread from his jacket. "I'm sorry I couldn't find anything better" "Krillen, don't apologize. You didn't need to do this you know" 18 re- assured him as she popped a chunk of bread in her mouth. Krillen looked around the room, it was almost empty. "Where's everyone else?" 18 shrugged her shoulder and yawned "Dunno. I suppose they're around somewhere" Krillen smiled at her "Oh well, I like it better this way anyway". 18 looked down the length of the bed to her feet and smiled, then she took hold of Krillens hand and gave it a gently squeeze. "You're to much sometimes, you know that" she said.
Krillen only laughed.
They were quiet for a long time, enjoying each others company, as they so often did. But eventually Krillen spoke up "Are you ok?" he asked "Yeah, I guess I'm fine" came 18's sleepy response. Krillen looked down at her curiously, it was only 7 o'clock, she shouldn't be sleepy yet
"Is Chi-chi treating you badly?" asked Krillen, his voice full of concern. "Isn't she always?" "I mean worse than usual" "Well not really. But the workload has increased dramatically. I can't keep up with it all" "I'll talk with her" said Krillen, 18's tiredness was beginning to rub off on him now, and he too let out a loud yawn. Then sinking down the bed, he curled up next to 18, and pretty soon, the pair were snoring their heads off.
***
"Mmmmm" Chi-chi let a content sigh escape her lips as she rolled into the warmth of Kakkarot's body. He also let out a happy mumble though he was still mostly asleep.
Opening one of her eyes, she pulled the covers closer to her body and relaxed against Kakkarot. The pair had been spending an awful lot of time together lately, but there was really nothing more that could be expected, in only 3 short days, he would be gone. She did feel guilty for taking him from his family though, maybe she should let him go.
"Chi" came the sleepy sigh from behind her. Then she could feel Kakkarot's teeth gently tugging on her ear, it tickled and made her squirm and laugh. "Don't," she scolded him playfully "it's to early". Kakkarot yawned and sat up. "Man I'm hungry" he said while rubbing the back of his head sheepishly. Chi-chi shook her head and laughed. Then reaching over she found her clothes and slipped into them, she waited as Kakkarot did the same, then hand in hand they headed down the hall for breakfast.
They were the last to arrive to the dining room - as usual. "Krillen!" Kakkarot greeted his younger friend enthusiastically "hi". Krillen was less eager to reply, he knew if he did he would cop it from Chi- chi later. "Hi" "Chi, do you think it would be ok if I sat next to Krillen?". There were two very shocked faces when he asked this question. "What, why?" she asked, obviously confused beyond all belief as to why he would want to go anywhere near her stupid kid brother. "Cause he's my friend" he stated as if it was the most obvious answer. Chi- chi was lost for words, but clearly not impressed, "Well I guess if you want to" Kakkarot's eyes lit up. "You're the best babe, thanks".
After that, breakfast went off with out a hitch, except for the death glares Chi-chi kept shooting across the table at Krillen. Vegeta watched from his spot at the end of the long table with wry grin on his face, he found it quite amusing to watch those two.
"Father, I hope you enjoy your day, but if I may be excused, I have things that I really must attend to" Vegeta explained as he pushed his chair back and stood up. The King nodded "Of course son. I'll see you at dinner then" Vegeta nodded then turned and strode out the room.
Out in the hall he bumped into the Queen, she looked distressed. "Are you ok?" he asked. Kahlia blinked then smiled at him "Yeah, I'm fine" she replied somewhat distantly. "Sure?" he asked. "Yes Vegeta, I'm fine". Vegeta raised an eyebrow and looked at her, but he gave her the benefit of the doubt none the less, "Alright then" he said and he continued off down the hall.
***
Back in the dining room, there were only two people left sitting at the table. The two youngest children of the King. Krillen sat with his head resting in his hands, a million thoughts running through his mind, most of them relating to 18 in one way or another.
On the other side of the table sat Chi-chi, a scowl directed at her brother constantly plastered on her face. Picking up her coffee cup she took a sip and returned it to the table. It was empty now. Rolling her eyes she stood up and proceeded to leave the room.
"Chi-chi, wait!" called Krillen as she reached for the door handle. She stopped, but didn't turn to face him - why should she? "What?" "I need to talk to you". Rolling her eyes again, she returned to her seat. "Well talk"
Krillen sighed as he thought about what he wanted to say, no matter what she wasn't going to like hearing it. "Look," he began "You need to take it easier on 18" Chi-chi's eyes grew wide and she unconsciously balled her fists. "What? You have absolutely no say in the way I treat that...that...that thing" she sneered. Krillen could feel himself getting angrier and angrier, but he tried to restrain himself, yelling at Chi-chi never accomplished anything. He tried again - his calmest voice - to talk to her "She can't keep going Chi-chi. If you don't stop soon you are going to kill her". Chi-chi pushed her chair back and flung her arms out to her sides "does it look like I care?" she asked then she stormed out the room. Krillen shook his head and groaned, he should have been expecting that.
***
"Spar...that's what I need...I need to spar" Chi-chi muttered to herself as she stomped towards her bedroom. Flinging her door open, she looked around her bedroom and spotted 18 folding clothing. 'You' Chi-chi though to herself, 'this is all your fault. I should kill you right here and now' her mind hissed. She walked over to the cupboard and pulled everything out - more mess for 18 to clean up. Eventually she found her blue spandex and she quickly changed into it. Then pulling on her white, gold tipped boots she stormed out the room in a worse mood then she had come in in.
18 growled and ran her hands through her knot filled hair. Was she to never get any peace?
By the time Chi-chi arrived at the G.R's she was well and truly ready to pound someone into the floor and she was in luck, Vegeta was already training.
He would spar with her.
Walking up to the G.R he was in, she pressed the big red button, ending the increased gravity simulation. "Gravity simulation ceased, gravity returning to normal" boomed the robotic female voice. Chi-chi smirked and pulled the door open. "What do you want?" asked Vegeta from high above her. "Get your butt down here and spar with me right now!" she called up to him. He landed on the ground with a thud that echoed throughout the metallic room "Alright then. It's been a while since I've had the chance you beat you. Let's go" said Vegeta as he slammed his fist down on the big green button on the control panel. "Gravity simulation beginning. Gravity rising to 320 times normal" the robotic woman spoke again. The siblings both dropped into a fighting stance and awaited the climax of the gravity increase before they lunged at each other.
It only took minutes for them to break a sweat, both were fighting to win. And while Chi-chi wasn't really used to training in this much gravity she was managing, and she'd managed to land in a few good hits on her brother.
Seeing his fist about to collide with her face, she jumped back and leaped into the air where she quickly threw a blue energy ball at her brother, he easily dodged it though. Chi-chi growled and tried again, this time hitting him with a barrage of energy attacks - something was bound to hit him eventually.
Back on the ground, Vegeta laughed at his sister and powered up slightly, a white Ki exploded around him, destroying all of his sister's Ki balls.
"Damn you Vegeta" she yelled as she flew towards him, she knew now that she would have to use her brain to win this fight.
Vegeta grinned as he slammed his fist against Chi-chi's cheek, which sent her reeling to the other side of the room, she got up quickly though and he was on her again, attacking her with everything he had. He went for another punch to the head, but Chi-chi threw her hands up, preventing him from making contact, then she did something totally unexpected. Before Vegeta even realized she had moved, she had him in a headlock and was very quickly cutting of his supply of oxygen. "You're gonna have to do better than that to beat me Veg-head" she announced. "Don't call me that!" Vegeta spat through his desperate attempt to breathe. Chi-chi burst out laughing then, she was enjoying the brief advantage she had over him, he felt her shift her weight and he knew what she was going to do next. She flipped him right over her back and flung him halfway across the room.
Vegeta landed with a very loud thud on his shoulder and a sharp pain shot right through his whole body and he swore loudly. But as soon as the pain subsided he was back on his feet. Panting heavily and sweating like a pig, but otherwise, he was ok. "You are going to pay for that" he threatened, and Chi-chi could tell by the tone of his voice that he meant business - this wasn't a friendly sparring match anymore.
Before long, they were up in the air, attacking each other with an impressive array of punches and kicks, each trying to outdo the other.
"You know what Vegeta, I hope you die on Namek" she snarled as she gave him a roundhouse to the stomach. "Yeah, well at least I'm not dating, a stupid, dim-witted, moron!" he shouted by way of very rude reply, knowing full well how much that would piss her off.
"Kakkarot is not a moron!" she screamed as she powered up to her absolute maximum, the white aurora that was surrounding her was huge, and so bright it lit up the dark room as if it were day. "Oh I think he is" Vegeta mocked his sister as he wiped a trickle of blood from his lip. "You take that back" she hissed, and then she attacked Vegeta with everything she had - and that was a lot more than Vegeta was expecting. He hardly stood a chance against his irate sister, and in only minutes she had pounded him into the floor, to the point of near death. "Have you learnt your lesson now?" she asked as she landed on the ground and ended the gravity simulation. Then she took hold of Vegeta's hand and helped him up, he didn't thank her. He only snorted and half limped - half stomped out of the room.
Resting her hands on her hips she looked around the room, surveying the damage. Burn marks on the walls from Ki, dints in the wall, pools of blood! Good heavens, she hadn't realized they had done that much damage. Oh well, she'd find 18 and make her clean it, really rub Krillen the wrong way. And why not? He'd be gone in a few days anyway.
***
Krillen was hungry.
It was 6 O'clock; dinner would be served in about 30 minutes. But could he really wait that long? Sighing, he allowed his head to sink further into the soft fluffy pillow - reminding him again just how lucky he was compared to a lot of other - he could wait 30 minutes more.
Soon it was time for dinner - and Krillen couldn't be gladder, his stomach was rumbling, telling him to hurry up and eat something. He practically ran down the halls to get to the dining room, not stopping for anything.
He stopped just outside the dining room to collect his composure, then he strolled into the room, his brother was already in his seat, which just left their sister to join them. Usually they would wait for the King, but tonight he was out with Queen Kahlia, having dinner in one of the most expensive restaurants on Vegeta-sei. "Krillen" greeted Vegeta with a short nod. Krillen looked curiously at his older brother as he sat down, it wasn't normal for Vegeta to actually talk to him, but he replied none the less. "Vegeta. How are you?" "Fine" "That's good".
Chi-chi burst into the room then, and she didn't look impressed at all. Now that they were all present, the waitress's began, they filled glasses, presented food, cleared used dishes and didn't stop until the Kings children had.
Despite how hungry he was, Krillen only picked at his food, he had more important things on his mind, mainly to do with his brother and sister. He needed to make amends with them, he didn't want to leave for Namek knowing they both hated him
"Chi-chi"
Chi-chi looked up when she heard her name being called "what?" she asked as she shoveled more food into her mouth, she was to tired and sore to bother being snappy with Krillen. Krillen took a deep breath and looked his sister in the eyes, "Uh, well I'm leaving in a few days, and I guess I don't want to leave and be on bad terms with you. I know you don't want to acknowledge me as your brother, and I'm not going to ask you to. I just want to know that we're ok with each other" he said
Chi-chi blinked and furrowed her brow in confusion; "What do you want from me? If you expect me to just accept you and promise to get along with you for no good reason then you've got another thing coming," she said as she stood up. "I'm leaving".
"Sit down!" boomed Vegeta as he slammed his fist down on the table. Everyone in the room jumped, no one had ever heard him speak that loud, he sounded exactly like their father when he was in a bad mood. Chi-chi looked at her brother, but didn't dare challenge him, doing what she was told, she retook her spot at the table. "Chi-chi, Krillen is right, we can't leave things like this" he paused for a minute "not when there is a chance that we won't be coming back"
"I...I...I can't believe you Vegeta!" said Chi-chi, her voice raising as she spoke, "how can you possibly side with him?" "Because he's right!" Vegeta screamed to his little sister, he was well and truly pissed now. Krillen rested his head in his hands and sighed, this was not going the way he had planned at all. Vegeta and Chi-chi continued to scream at each other for almost 5 minutes before they ran out of things to say. "Ok, well now that's over. Can we please talk about this?" Krillen demanded more than asked. Both of his siblings sat down at the table glaring at each other. "Well I just want to get out of here, so why don't we all just agree that when Krillen and I get back, we will sit down and discuss this like proper adults" said Vegeta as he rubbed his temples. "Yep, whatever" muttered Chi-chi and she quickly left the room. "Thanks Vegeta, I owe you" Krillen called over his shoulder as he also left the room.
Vegeta let his head bang against the table, it didn't hurt him. "Don't mention it"
***
A/N; Well what did you think? I'd love to hear in a review. Hopefully the next chapter wont be too far away. ~D.B
A/N; I am so unbelievably sorry for the ultra long wait. I really do have a list of very good excuses for taking so long with this, but it's too late and I am too tired to list them all. I hope you enjoy this chapter, a lot of hard work went into it. ~D.B
And Then You'll Know
Chapter 20
It was late in the afternoon, the sun was sinking rapidly, giving way to night, and the sky was beautiful shades of pink and orange that only came out at sunset.
The youngest of all the King's children stood out on his balcony, watching the sun rapidly disappear. His face was brightly lit up, giving off the appearance of a happy young prince. When in actual fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
4 days.
It was only 4 days until he was set to leave for the planet Namek, and he didn't want to go. It was a long trip, over half way across the universe it would take days for them to reach Namek. And for what, half a chance of beating Frieza. He had attended a meeting earlier that day, a briefing for him and all the other Sayians that had been selected to go to Namek.
Krillen laughed mockingly at the irony of it all. The very soldiers that had helped Frieza destroy empires mere months ago, would be exactly the same troops to assist in his demise.
Shaking his head, he turned and headed inside his bedroom, collapsing on his bed, he looked up at the ceiling and sighed. Wishing desperately he was anyone but him, he didn't want to live this life, he never asked for it.
Casting his glance to his bedroom door, he listened to all the sounds coming from the other side. He could hear shoes tapping, phones ringing and people talking. But none of that interested him. He knew where he wanted to be, down with his friends, and 18 - his best friend.
Standing up, he grabbed a jacket and left the room.
***
"Chi-chi!" shouted Bulma, and both girls burst into a fit of giggles, and it continued for at least 5 minutes. Chi-chi wiped tears of laughter from the corner of her eyes. But it didn't take long for her un-happy mood to set back in.
"Chi, you need to cheer up. You're no fun when you're upset" said Bulma as she slipped another spoonful of chocolate ice cream in her mouth. It had sort of become a ritual between the two friends, that whenever one of them was depressed about something, they would sit around at Bulma's house and eat ice cream. Just like they were doing now. "Yeah, well how would you like it if your boyfriend was about to travel to some planet a million miles away to take on the universes greatest monster?" asked Chi-chi accusingly. What Bulma said next slipped out before she had even had a chance to think about it "Vegeta is going!"
Chi-chi sat bolt upright and stared at her friend in shocked disbelief. "What?" she asked. Bulma fell silent 'Uh oh' she thought to herself 'Shouldn't of said that' "Ah it was nothing" she lied through her teeth.
"No way B. There is no way you are not telling me any more. Spill" "It's nothing really," she could feel her cheeks getting increasingly hotter "It's just that the other day - when I hurt my arm...." she trailed off getting lost in the moment of that kiss. "Just what?" demanded Chi-chi "We kissed" admitted Bulma shyly, "And then the next day.... we kissed again" "Oh my god Bulma!" shrieked Chi-chi as she jumped off the bed and covered her mouth with her hands. "Oh my god!" Bulma rolled her eyes skywards and collapsed against the pillow, a grin stretching from ear to ear covering her face. After a few minutes of silent shock, Chi-chi sat down and spoke again. "So was it great?" Bulma made a face at her friend and sat up "Chi, we are talking about kissing your brother, you should be disgusted" Chi-chi smiled sheepishly at Bulma and laughed "I know, I am. But this isn't the kind of thing that happens everyday. I need details!" "It really was nothing! I was in the infirmary getting my arm bandaged and he was there and it just kinda happened. And the second time it was the same thing, only it was just outside in the hall" "So what's going on between you now?" Chi-chi asked, eager to get all the gossip. Bulma shrugged her shoulders, "Nothing" she said, "he said that we couldn't be any more than just friends" Chi-chi's eyes lit up "So he said you couldn't, not he wouldn't. That means he likes you! But why would he say something like that" Bulma looked Chi-chi straight in the eyes, "because you and I are best friends. Something about it not being right" "That's crap!" protested Chi, "I'd love to see you two together, you'd be so cute. Then you could double date with Kakkarot and me! I'm gonna go find Veg-head and tell him just what I think" "No!" exploded Bulma and she grabbed onto Chi-chi's arm preventing her from going anywhere, "don't" Chi-chi looked at her inquisitively "Why not?" she asked "Just don't," warned Bulma "If something really is supposed to happen between me and Vegeta, it'll happen without it needing to be forced" Chi-chi sighed, "Ok, I won't say anything".
***
"18, are you awake?" asked Krillen as he approached her bed. Her back was facing him, and he could see it had healed a lot in the past 2 weeks.
"Hmmm, yeah I'm awake Krillen" she said as she rolled over and sat up, flashing him a beautiful smile. "I brought you something to eat" said Krillen and he produced a loaf of bread from his jacket. "I'm sorry I couldn't find anything better" "Krillen, don't apologize. You didn't need to do this you know" 18 re- assured him as she popped a chunk of bread in her mouth. Krillen looked around the room, it was almost empty. "Where's everyone else?" 18 shrugged her shoulder and yawned "Dunno. I suppose they're around somewhere" Krillen smiled at her "Oh well, I like it better this way anyway". 18 looked down the length of the bed to her feet and smiled, then she took hold of Krillens hand and gave it a gently squeeze. "You're to much sometimes, you know that" she said.
Krillen only laughed.
They were quiet for a long time, enjoying each others company, as they so often did. But eventually Krillen spoke up "Are you ok?" he asked "Yeah, I guess I'm fine" came 18's sleepy response. Krillen looked down at her curiously, it was only 7 o'clock, she shouldn't be sleepy yet
"Is Chi-chi treating you badly?" asked Krillen, his voice full of concern. "Isn't she always?" "I mean worse than usual" "Well not really. But the workload has increased dramatically. I can't keep up with it all" "I'll talk with her" said Krillen, 18's tiredness was beginning to rub off on him now, and he too let out a loud yawn. Then sinking down the bed, he curled up next to 18, and pretty soon, the pair were snoring their heads off.
***
"Mmmmm" Chi-chi let a content sigh escape her lips as she rolled into the warmth of Kakkarot's body. He also let out a happy mumble though he was still mostly asleep.
Opening one of her eyes, she pulled the covers closer to her body and relaxed against Kakkarot. The pair had been spending an awful lot of time together lately, but there was really nothing more that could be expected, in only 3 short days, he would be gone. She did feel guilty for taking him from his family though, maybe she should let him go.
"Chi" came the sleepy sigh from behind her. Then she could feel Kakkarot's teeth gently tugging on her ear, it tickled and made her squirm and laugh. "Don't," she scolded him playfully "it's to early". Kakkarot yawned and sat up. "Man I'm hungry" he said while rubbing the back of his head sheepishly. Chi-chi shook her head and laughed. Then reaching over she found her clothes and slipped into them, she waited as Kakkarot did the same, then hand in hand they headed down the hall for breakfast.
They were the last to arrive to the dining room - as usual. "Krillen!" Kakkarot greeted his younger friend enthusiastically "hi". Krillen was less eager to reply, he knew if he did he would cop it from Chi- chi later. "Hi" "Chi, do you think it would be ok if I sat next to Krillen?". There were two very shocked faces when he asked this question. "What, why?" she asked, obviously confused beyond all belief as to why he would want to go anywhere near her stupid kid brother. "Cause he's my friend" he stated as if it was the most obvious answer. Chi- chi was lost for words, but clearly not impressed, "Well I guess if you want to" Kakkarot's eyes lit up. "You're the best babe, thanks".
After that, breakfast went off with out a hitch, except for the death glares Chi-chi kept shooting across the table at Krillen. Vegeta watched from his spot at the end of the long table with wry grin on his face, he found it quite amusing to watch those two.
"Father, I hope you enjoy your day, but if I may be excused, I have things that I really must attend to" Vegeta explained as he pushed his chair back and stood up. The King nodded "Of course son. I'll see you at dinner then" Vegeta nodded then turned and strode out the room.
Out in the hall he bumped into the Queen, she looked distressed. "Are you ok?" he asked. Kahlia blinked then smiled at him "Yeah, I'm fine" she replied somewhat distantly. "Sure?" he asked. "Yes Vegeta, I'm fine". Vegeta raised an eyebrow and looked at her, but he gave her the benefit of the doubt none the less, "Alright then" he said and he continued off down the hall.
***
Back in the dining room, there were only two people left sitting at the table. The two youngest children of the King. Krillen sat with his head resting in his hands, a million thoughts running through his mind, most of them relating to 18 in one way or another.
On the other side of the table sat Chi-chi, a scowl directed at her brother constantly plastered on her face. Picking up her coffee cup she took a sip and returned it to the table. It was empty now. Rolling her eyes she stood up and proceeded to leave the room.
"Chi-chi, wait!" called Krillen as she reached for the door handle. She stopped, but didn't turn to face him - why should she? "What?" "I need to talk to you". Rolling her eyes again, she returned to her seat. "Well talk"
Krillen sighed as he thought about what he wanted to say, no matter what she wasn't going to like hearing it. "Look," he began "You need to take it easier on 18" Chi-chi's eyes grew wide and she unconsciously balled her fists. "What? You have absolutely no say in the way I treat that...that...that thing" she sneered. Krillen could feel himself getting angrier and angrier, but he tried to restrain himself, yelling at Chi-chi never accomplished anything. He tried again - his calmest voice - to talk to her "She can't keep going Chi-chi. If you don't stop soon you are going to kill her". Chi-chi pushed her chair back and flung her arms out to her sides "does it look like I care?" she asked then she stormed out the room. Krillen shook his head and groaned, he should have been expecting that.
***
"Spar...that's what I need...I need to spar" Chi-chi muttered to herself as she stomped towards her bedroom. Flinging her door open, she looked around her bedroom and spotted 18 folding clothing. 'You' Chi-chi though to herself, 'this is all your fault. I should kill you right here and now' her mind hissed. She walked over to the cupboard and pulled everything out - more mess for 18 to clean up. Eventually she found her blue spandex and she quickly changed into it. Then pulling on her white, gold tipped boots she stormed out the room in a worse mood then she had come in in.
18 growled and ran her hands through her knot filled hair. Was she to never get any peace?
By the time Chi-chi arrived at the G.R's she was well and truly ready to pound someone into the floor and she was in luck, Vegeta was already training.
He would spar with her.
Walking up to the G.R he was in, she pressed the big red button, ending the increased gravity simulation. "Gravity simulation ceased, gravity returning to normal" boomed the robotic female voice. Chi-chi smirked and pulled the door open. "What do you want?" asked Vegeta from high above her. "Get your butt down here and spar with me right now!" she called up to him. He landed on the ground with a thud that echoed throughout the metallic room "Alright then. It's been a while since I've had the chance you beat you. Let's go" said Vegeta as he slammed his fist down on the big green button on the control panel. "Gravity simulation beginning. Gravity rising to 320 times normal" the robotic woman spoke again. The siblings both dropped into a fighting stance and awaited the climax of the gravity increase before they lunged at each other.
It only took minutes for them to break a sweat, both were fighting to win. And while Chi-chi wasn't really used to training in this much gravity she was managing, and she'd managed to land in a few good hits on her brother.
Seeing his fist about to collide with her face, she jumped back and leaped into the air where she quickly threw a blue energy ball at her brother, he easily dodged it though. Chi-chi growled and tried again, this time hitting him with a barrage of energy attacks - something was bound to hit him eventually.
Back on the ground, Vegeta laughed at his sister and powered up slightly, a white Ki exploded around him, destroying all of his sister's Ki balls.
"Damn you Vegeta" she yelled as she flew towards him, she knew now that she would have to use her brain to win this fight.
Vegeta grinned as he slammed his fist against Chi-chi's cheek, which sent her reeling to the other side of the room, she got up quickly though and he was on her again, attacking her with everything he had. He went for another punch to the head, but Chi-chi threw her hands up, preventing him from making contact, then she did something totally unexpected. Before Vegeta even realized she had moved, she had him in a headlock and was very quickly cutting of his supply of oxygen. "You're gonna have to do better than that to beat me Veg-head" she announced. "Don't call me that!" Vegeta spat through his desperate attempt to breathe. Chi-chi burst out laughing then, she was enjoying the brief advantage she had over him, he felt her shift her weight and he knew what she was going to do next. She flipped him right over her back and flung him halfway across the room.
Vegeta landed with a very loud thud on his shoulder and a sharp pain shot right through his whole body and he swore loudly. But as soon as the pain subsided he was back on his feet. Panting heavily and sweating like a pig, but otherwise, he was ok. "You are going to pay for that" he threatened, and Chi-chi could tell by the tone of his voice that he meant business - this wasn't a friendly sparring match anymore.
Before long, they were up in the air, attacking each other with an impressive array of punches and kicks, each trying to outdo the other.
"You know what Vegeta, I hope you die on Namek" she snarled as she gave him a roundhouse to the stomach. "Yeah, well at least I'm not dating, a stupid, dim-witted, moron!" he shouted by way of very rude reply, knowing full well how much that would piss her off.
"Kakkarot is not a moron!" she screamed as she powered up to her absolute maximum, the white aurora that was surrounding her was huge, and so bright it lit up the dark room as if it were day. "Oh I think he is" Vegeta mocked his sister as he wiped a trickle of blood from his lip. "You take that back" she hissed, and then she attacked Vegeta with everything she had - and that was a lot more than Vegeta was expecting. He hardly stood a chance against his irate sister, and in only minutes she had pounded him into the floor, to the point of near death. "Have you learnt your lesson now?" she asked as she landed on the ground and ended the gravity simulation. Then she took hold of Vegeta's hand and helped him up, he didn't thank her. He only snorted and half limped - half stomped out of the room.
Resting her hands on her hips she looked around the room, surveying the damage. Burn marks on the walls from Ki, dints in the wall, pools of blood! Good heavens, she hadn't realized they had done that much damage. Oh well, she'd find 18 and make her clean it, really rub Krillen the wrong way. And why not? He'd be gone in a few days anyway.
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Krillen was hungry.
It was 6 O'clock; dinner would be served in about 30 minutes. But could he really wait that long? Sighing, he allowed his head to sink further into the soft fluffy pillow - reminding him again just how lucky he was compared to a lot of other - he could wait 30 minutes more.
Soon it was time for dinner - and Krillen couldn't be gladder, his stomach was rumbling, telling him to hurry up and eat something. He practically ran down the halls to get to the dining room, not stopping for anything.
He stopped just outside the dining room to collect his composure, then he strolled into the room, his brother was already in his seat, which just left their sister to join them. Usually they would wait for the King, but tonight he was out with Queen Kahlia, having dinner in one of the most expensive restaurants on Vegeta-sei. "Krillen" greeted Vegeta with a short nod. Krillen looked curiously at his older brother as he sat down, it wasn't normal for Vegeta to actually talk to him, but he replied none the less. "Vegeta. How are you?" "Fine" "That's good".
Chi-chi burst into the room then, and she didn't look impressed at all. Now that they were all present, the waitress's began, they filled glasses, presented food, cleared used dishes and didn't stop until the Kings children had.
Despite how hungry he was, Krillen only picked at his food, he had more important things on his mind, mainly to do with his brother and sister. He needed to make amends with them, he didn't want to leave for Namek knowing they both hated him
"Chi-chi"
Chi-chi looked up when she heard her name being called "what?" she asked as she shoveled more food into her mouth, she was to tired and sore to bother being snappy with Krillen. Krillen took a deep breath and looked his sister in the eyes, "Uh, well I'm leaving in a few days, and I guess I don't want to leave and be on bad terms with you. I know you don't want to acknowledge me as your brother, and I'm not going to ask you to. I just want to know that we're ok with each other" he said
Chi-chi blinked and furrowed her brow in confusion; "What do you want from me? If you expect me to just accept you and promise to get along with you for no good reason then you've got another thing coming," she said as she stood up. "I'm leaving".
"Sit down!" boomed Vegeta as he slammed his fist down on the table. Everyone in the room jumped, no one had ever heard him speak that loud, he sounded exactly like their father when he was in a bad mood. Chi-chi looked at her brother, but didn't dare challenge him, doing what she was told, she retook her spot at the table. "Chi-chi, Krillen is right, we can't leave things like this" he paused for a minute "not when there is a chance that we won't be coming back"
"I...I...I can't believe you Vegeta!" said Chi-chi, her voice raising as she spoke, "how can you possibly side with him?" "Because he's right!" Vegeta screamed to his little sister, he was well and truly pissed now. Krillen rested his head in his hands and sighed, this was not going the way he had planned at all. Vegeta and Chi-chi continued to scream at each other for almost 5 minutes before they ran out of things to say. "Ok, well now that's over. Can we please talk about this?" Krillen demanded more than asked. Both of his siblings sat down at the table glaring at each other. "Well I just want to get out of here, so why don't we all just agree that when Krillen and I get back, we will sit down and discuss this like proper adults" said Vegeta as he rubbed his temples. "Yep, whatever" muttered Chi-chi and she quickly left the room. "Thanks Vegeta, I owe you" Krillen called over his shoulder as he also left the room.
Vegeta let his head bang against the table, it didn't hurt him. "Don't mention it"
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A/N; Well what did you think? I'd love to hear in a review. Hopefully the next chapter wont be too far away. ~D.B