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A/N; Once again, I am sooo sorry for the long gap in my updating people! I hope you can forgive me, because I've been working really hard on this one! I hope you'll all enjoy it.
I'd like to dedicate this chapter to dingrick for being such a cool friend and for having such great fics!
~D.B
And Then You'll Know
Chapter 40
18 couldn't sleep. She lay in her bed, wide-awake, just staring at the bed beside her. That had been 17's bed, right next to her so he could keep her safe.
There were supposed to be 100 slaves, to work through out the palace, over time though, it had dropped to about 40. Now today a shipment had arrived and the slave quarters were bustling again. 18 felt almost compelled to cry at the things she had seen today. So many children had come through, maybe only 12 years old. They were so scared, wanting their parents, brothers and sisters. 18 knew the grim reality of it though - they would most likely never see their families again.
She felt sick, just thinking of it – but there had been one child, one little girl that reminded her so much of herself it was almost scary. She had long black hair and the fieriest personality 18 had ever encountered. Had she been like that once? Instantly, 18 felt it her duty to watch over this girl and make sure nothing to terrible would happen to her.
But still, that wasn't what was keeping her from sleep. Pushing herself up form under the thin covers she pulled on a jumper she had obtained from Krillens closet and left the slave quarters.
Outside the night air was warm, and the soft grass felt good underneath her bare feet. Looking around her she sighed deeply, everything was so different at night; it was like a magical fantasyland and she was the only one who existed in it.
Sitting herself down on a bench, she tipped her head back and looked up at the stars. So many millions of stars, the galaxy was such a big wondrous place, she wondered if there was anything more out there for her, or if this was it. Was this how she would spend the rest of her life? Cheating death every day?
18 sat outside for hours, just thinking. Before she even realized it, the sun was beginning to rise. She knew she shouldn't have stayed out all night, now she would be exhausted all day. But she had so much on her mind right now and nowhere to turn. She didn't want to burden Krillen with her troubles; he worried about her enough already. And 17 and Tarie really didn't need to be bothered now; they were all ready anxious enough waiting for their baby, without having 18's problems dumped on them as well. There was Bulma, but she still didn't feel totally comfortable sharing her deepest inner thoughts with her, even if they were very good friends.
Standing up, she slowly headed back towards the palace, she was in no rush, Chi-chi never expected her until at least nine, and the sun hadn't even fully risen yet. Wandering down the halls, she arrived at Krillens bedroom, she tried to open the door, but it was locked. She knocked a few times and the door was opened.
She had clearly woken him from sleep, but he looked happy to see her nonetheless. "Can I come in?" she asked Smiling sleepily at her, he replied, "of course you can"
The two climbed back into bed and lay there for quite some time, Krillen dosed off for a little while and 18 was content to lie there in his arms. But still, sleep just wouldn't come. She had a kind of jumpy feeling in her stomach, was she sick? No, she didn't feel sick. She kind of felt nervous about something.
"Babe?" Krillen murmured, still half asleep "Yeah?" she asked in reply "Go to sleep. You're moving around to much" "Sorry Krillen. I can't sleep"
Sitting up, he looked at 18, his eyes full of concern, "why not?" he asked. She replied with a long sigh, "I don't know. I just have this funny feeling in my stomach" "Are you alright?" he asked "It's not that kind of feeling, I mean I don't feel sick. I don't really know how to explain it" "You're sure you feel ok though?" "Yes Krillen, I swear, I feel fine"
He lay back against the pillow, wrapped one arm around 18, got himself into a comfortable position and closed his eyes. "Now," he said, "go to sleep" Closing her eyes, she tried to sleep, and it appeared to be working. She was thinking less and less and felt her eyelids getting heavier. Soon she would be sleeping; hopefully Krillen would wake her when it was time for her to go to work.
Then, all of a sudden and seemingly out of no-where someone began to pound of the door. Krillen and 18 instantly jumped up, both had been startled by the sudden interruption to their rest. 18 watched as Krillen climbed out of the bed and jogged to the door, quickly unlocking it and pulling it open.
It was Bulma who burst into the room. 18 raised an eyebrow and looked at her oddly. "Krillen, do you know where 18 is?" she asked. "Uh," Krillen pointed towards the bed.
A look of relief washed over Bulma's face and she calmed down considerably. "What is it Bulma?" 18 asked, "What's wrong?" "Nothing, nothing at all" "Then why the big fuss?" asked Krillen, walking over to the bed, where the two girls were.
Bulma smiled knowingly, "17 would like to see you" 18 rolled her eyes, "now?" she asked, "can't he wait until tonight?" "No, he really wants to see you now, you to Krillen" "Really?" asked Krillen "Yes really. So get dressed and get your butts down there now" she told them, a rather large smile on her face.
Rolling her eyes again, 18 threw the covers off herself, "fine" she said, "We'll be there soon" "Great"
~
"I swear," 18 muttered as she and Krillen walked the still empty halls, "making us walk all this way. He better have a damn good reason for making me get out of bed" Krillen had to laugh, he took 18's hand in his and gave it a gentle squeeze, "calm down babe. I'm sure he has a perfectly good reason"
They arrived at the room, 18 didn't even knock, she just walked right in. 17 was sitting in the couch, but he got up when he saw his sister and wrapped her in a big hug. "What?" 18 asked, wondering just what in the hell was going on.
"Smile why don't you?" 17 said, letting 18 go and looking at her oddly "Why? You got me out of bed at 7am!" "You can't guess why?" he asked, throwing his hands up in the air. "No!" 18 retorted "Ok fine, sit on the couch and wait there"
18 did as she was told and watched as 17 disappeared into the bedroom and shut the door. Krillen sat down beside her and put an arm around her shoulder. A few minutes later, the door was opened and 17 walked out, holding a tiny little bundle in a blanket in his arms. 18 sucked in her breath fast, "Oh my god" she whispered, smiling brightly.
Sitting himself down on the coffee table, he placed the bundle in 18's arms. Looking down at the tiny sleeping infant, she felt tears well up in her eyes. "17, congratulations" she muttered as her eyes scanned over the tiny miracle in her arms.
She had a small tuft of black hair on her head, her eyes were shut, so she couldn't see what color they were. But what amazed 18 the most was how tiny she was, she could hold the baby in the crook of one arm. "When was she born?" "About half an hour ago" "And how's Tarie?" asked Krillen as he gazed down at the baby. "Sleeping. She had a hard night" "I can imagine" "You must be so proud 17. She is so beautiful" "You have no idea"
18 could hardly tear her eyes away from the baby, she was captivating. She found it quite hard to believe that this was her niece in her arms, her beautiful little niece that was perfect in every way. 18 looked up at her brother, and noticed for the first time, that he looked exhausted. "Does she have a name yet?" she asked. 17 nodded, "we decided on a name the same day we found out she was a girl" "Well?" asked 18 "Bianca Astrid"
18 blinked. That was without a doubt the most perfect name she had ever heard. "17, that is so beautiful. They would love it" "It was Tarie's idea"
The baby started to wriggle and move in 18's arms, then she began to whimper. Not knowing what to do, 18 handed her over to her father. 17 rocked the girl in his arms and she settled down. "Would you like to hold her?" he asked Krillen. Krillen shook his head, "I'd probably drop her".
The next thing he knew, Bianca was in his arms. "So," 18 began "how does it feel to be a daddy?" "I couldn't even begin to describe it to you 18. It's just something you'll have to experience for yourself one day" "What?" 18 raised an eyebrow "fatherhood?" "No that's his job" he said, motioning to Krillen and sending him bright red. "You look cute when you blush" 18 informed him
No one really noticed the bedroom door opening and Tarie creeping out until she was right behind 17. "Tarie" 18 stood up, walked over to her friend and hugged her. "Congratulations. She is so beautiful" she said with a smile.
Tarie took her daughter off Krillen and sat down beside 17. "Do you like the name we chose?" she asked through a yawn. "It's perfect" replied 18.
"There was actually something we wanted to ask you both" said 17, looking from Bianca to 18 to Krillen. Tarie nodded in agreement. "What's that?" asked Krillen. "Well, you and 18 have done so much for the three of us, if it weren't for you we wouldn't be holding our baby right now. So 17 and I though it would only be appropriate to ask you to be Bianca's godparents. You don't have to accept, we're only asking"
Both Krillen and 18 were speechless. They looked at each other in shock. This was a huge honor; surely 17 and Tarie could find someone more deserving to play the role of godparent to this perfect little girl. "Well?" asked 17
"I would be absolutely honored to" replied 18. "I'd love to" Krillen said, smiling brightly.
***
It was a day of celebration for all. Especially Bulma. She was not only celebrating the safe arrival of Tarie's baby, which she herself had delivered that morning, but also, today she was announcing her engagement to Prince Vegeta, to the press. It wasn't the press she was worried about though, it was her parents.
Bulma and Vegeta had been engaged for three days now, and still Bulma hadn't told her parents, she had been very careful in making sure they didn't see her engagement ring. She could already predict how they would act though. Her mother would be ecstatic, her father would probably be less thrilled, then give Vegeta some lecture about taking care of his 'little girl'
She pulled on a pink tee shirt with the word 'cute' written on it in silver glitter and a pair of white sweatpants. Tying her hair up in a messy bun and putting on her slippers, she looked up at the clock on her wall. It was almost 9am. She was expecting Vegeta at 10.
Walking out into the lounge room, she began to tidy. Bunny walked out then and stopped dead in her tracks. Was that Bulma? Her Bulma, cleaning? "Honey, are you feeling alright?" she asked "Huh?" she looked up and blinked "yeah, why wouldn't I be?"
Bunny walked across the room to her daughter and felt her forehead, "it's just that I've never seen you clean anything in your entire life. Something must be wrong" "Mum!" Bulma playfully smacked her mother's arm with a magazine.
"Would you like coffee?" Bunny asked walking across to the kitchen and boiling the kettle. "Yes, thank-you" replied Bulma as she went back to her cleaning tasks. A few minutes later, Dr. Briefs walked out of the bedroom, attempting to do up a tie, but failing miserably. Rolling her eyes, Bulma went up to him to help him out, "let me dad" she said. "Thank-you dear. I really need to get to the office"
Bulma's face paled. "What? Can't it wait? How long are you going to be?" "All day. I have much to do today" "No!" she burst out, surprising both of her parents. "Why not dear?" She didn't want to tell them yet! "I...I. Can you be here at 10?" she asked "I really need you both here at 10" "Well, I suppose I can get to the lab a little later than usual"
Bulma threw her arms around her father's neck, very nearly cutting off his air supply "Thank-you daddy! I love you!"
~
Soon enough the hour of 10 came and sure enough, there was a knock on the door. Before Bunny could get too it, Bulma pounced, practically throwing herself at the door and pulling it open. She miss judged though, and instead of stopping when she opened the door, she kept going, and fell right into Vegeta. "Nice to see you too" he commented as he helped her get her balance. Bulma started to laugh, she was totally embarrassed at what had just happened, but there was nothing she could do about it now. "Hi Veg" she greeted him, planting a kiss on his lips. "Do you have to call me that?" he asked "Do you have to call me woman?"
Vegeta didn't reply.
"Ah Vegeta hello. Would you like some coffee? Oh you probably already had coffee with breakfast didn't you? Yes of course you did. So tell me, how have you been?" asked Bunny. Vegeta opened his mouth to reply, but his future mother-in-law kept right on talking. Now there was a scary though, Bunny Briefs, his mother-in-law.
"Is you father well? Well he is the King, Kings are always good aren't they? It must feel special to be the Prince of an entire planet, when I was a little girl I used to want to be a Princess, but I..." "Mum!" Bulma cut Bunny off mid sentence, "You're doing it again" "Doing what dear?" "Rambling"
A slight blush covered Bunny's cheeks "Oh, you're right" Dr. Briefs walked into the room again, he shook Vegeta's hand then sat down in his favorite chair, Bulma and Vegeta took the couch and Bunny took the other chair. "Well what did you want to talk to us about dear?" asked Bunny.
Bulma bit her bottom lip, a nervous habit she had had ever since she was a child. She felt Vegeta take her hand and thread his fingers with hers. It was a small gesture, but filled her with confidence. "Mum, dad, Vegeta and I have something we would like to tell you" "And what would that be?" asked Dr. Briefs "Well, Vegeta and I are...we're engaged"
As Bulma predicted, her mother jumped up out of her chair and smothered her daughter with hugs and kisses. She squeezed down tight on Vegeta's hand trying to get him to free her from her mothers attack. "Ah, Mrs. Briefs. Maybe you should let her breathe?" suggested Vegeta after a few more minutes.
Releasing her daughter from her iron grip, she turned on Vegeta; giving him the same treatment Bulma had received seconds earlier. Bulma could only laugh at him. "Please Vegeta, I won't have any of this Mrs. Briefs nonsense. You're part of the family now, please, call me mum"
Vegeta's face paled, what had he gotten himself into here. He wasn't marring Bulma; he was marring her entire family.
Beside him, Bulma was laughing uncontrollably. Poor Vegeta, he was scared half to death by her mother. What was he going to do when it came time to meet her extended family, and her family was quite extended, she had in excess of 20 cousins.
"So, do you have a ring?" Bunny asked, turning her attention back to her only child. "It's in my room" Bulma replied, running off. She returned seconds later, now wearing the sparkling diamond ring on her finger. "Oh my gosh! It's beautiful. Vegeta, this must have cost you a fortune"
Vegeta only nodded in agreement – it certainly had cost him a fortune.
"Well daddy, are you happy for me?" asked Bulma. "Of course I am sweetheart. I was wondering if I would be able to have a chat with Vegeta out in the hall though?" Bulma knew it had been coming – she knew her parents far to well. "It's fine with me, you'll have to ask Veg"
Vegeta stood up before Dr. Briefs could even ask him. The two men walked outside the small apartment and into the quiet hall. Vegeta leaned back against the wall, and crossed his arms over his chest.
Dr. Briefs cleared his throat before he spoke. "You take care of my little girl, you understand" "Yes sir" replied Vegeta, wanting to get this over with as quickly as possible. "Please, promise me you'll look after her. Bulma means everything to me, and I couldn't bare to see her get hurt again" he said, obviously referring to her time with Yumcha. "I'm not Yumcha," said Vegeta said, he was well aware of the period in Bulma's life "I love your daughter dearly, and I would never do anything to hurt her. Do you honestly think I would propose to her, if my intentions weren't pure?" "No, I believe you are a much more noble man than that, Prince Vegeta. I know you'll take good care of her" "I will. And please, just call me Vegeta. Like your wife said, I'm part of the family now"
***
Later that afternoon, after 18 had finished working for the day, she stood out on the balcony of Krillen's bedroom, watching the sun sink behind the mountains. She was the only one in the room; Krillen had gone to get them some dinner.
She heard her stomach growl and poked it with her finger; it did nothing to stop the growling, but amused her for a few seconds nonetheless. Today had been a very exciting day for her. She had a niece! She couldn't believe it, and not only did she have a niece, but she was a godmother. Now that was something she had never expected. But still, she wasn't as surprised as her dear Krillen was, all day, he had hardly been able to wipe the smile off his face. He was flattered beyond all believe that 17 and Tarie had even considered him as a potential godfather to beautiful baby Bianca, let alone actually chosen him.
To see Krillen happy, made 18 smile. Smiles from him were what she lived for.
The door to the room creaking open attracted 18's attention and she turned towards it. Krillen walked through the door pulling a silver trolley behind him. He smiled brightly at her as she walked in off the balcony and shut the glass doors.
"Miss me?" he asked, as he kicked the door shut 18 rolled her eyes "Terribly" she said.
She went and sat on the bed, beside Krillen. Reaching out, she tried to lift the covering off one of the plates, to get to the delicious food underneath, but Krillen took hold of her hand, preventing her from doing so. "What's wrong?" she asked. "Nothing," Krillen replied with a smile "Then why can't I eat?" "You can, in a minute. There's something I want to do first"
18 titled her head and looked at him curiously. Just what was he up to? She watched as he leaned over the bed and fumbled around in the draw of his bedside table for a few seconds. He quickly found whatever it was he was looking for though, and sat upright again.
18 eyed what he was holding and felt herself get short of breath. Krillen was holding a long velvet box; she could guess what was inside it.
He played with the box for a brief second, before extending his arm out and offering it to 18. "This is for you babe. I saw it and thought of you. I hope you like it, but if you don't I can take it back"
Slowly, 18 reached out and took the box out of Krillen's hands, flipping it open, she gasped quietly. Inside was a choker necklace, it was made of silver and had diamonds embedded into it, as well as a large one hanging down in the center. "Krillen," she whispered, looking up at him, "This is beautiful. I...I don't know what to say" "Say that you like it" he suggested She nodded, "I love it Krillen" she said, then placing it beside her, rolled over and on top of Krillen where she kissed him repeatedly. "If this is how you repay me, I'm going to have to buy you presents more often" he said, wrapping his arms around her waist. "You don't have to buy me anything. You do more than enough for me. It makes me feel guilty sometimes" she admitted. "What do you mean?" he asked, looking up at her. "I mean, you are always doing so much for me, and I won't ever be able to repay you, and I feel terrible because of that" she explained. "Don't be silly," said Krillen hugging her a little tighter. "You do so much for me its not even funny" "Oh yeah?" 18 rose an eyebrow "explain?" "Well, just knowing that you love me makes me feel like I'm invincible. You're the first thing I think of when I wake up, and the last thing I think of when I go to sleep and you always put a smile on my face. As long with I'm with you, I'll be eternally happy. What more could I possibly ask for?"
18 pressed her lips to Krillens again, attempting to communicate all the passion she was feeling towards him right now. "Have I ever told you I love you?" she asked him "Only about a million times, but I think I could stand to hear it again" he replied with a smile "I love you, I love you, I love you" she said, smiling brightly.
"You know, when I was on Namek, the only thing that kept me going was thinking of you and how much I wanted to see you. I refused to die until I could tell you I loved you" he told her, tucking some of her beautiful blonde hair behind her ear as he did. 18 smiled at his heartfelt confession. It was moments like these that she would forever cherish, she would look back on these days and even though they were plagued with unimaginable horror, she would remember them because Krillen made them worth remembering. "You better not die on me now" she warned, though her voice was far from threatening, it sounded more like she was forcing back tears. "I wouldn't dream of it sweetheart"
***
17 looked down at the tiny infant in his arms and could stop the smile the spread across his lips. This was his daughter, his pride and joy, and he didn't care if it was bad for her – he was going to spoil her rotten, well as best he could. She was going to be daddy's little girl, and 17 was going to do his absolute best to be the best damn father there ever was.
He was going to prove that sons didn't inherit all of their fathers' traits, and that he hadn't got the 'drunk-abusive-father' gene.
Bianca stirred in her fathers arms, but didn't wake, she looked so beautiful in her tiny pink jumpsuit and with her little tuft of blank hair, that when open, contrasted beautifully with her baby green eyes – just like her mother. She was the perfect mixture of 17 and Tarie, and 17 had never seen a more beautiful creation in all of his life. His baby, who would soon grow up to be his child. He had been waiting so long for this day to arrive, so long to hold her in his arms, it all felt so surreal to him.
"Bianca" he spoke softly to her, "daddy loves you, you hear me" he pressed his finger against her palm and her tiny fingers wrapped around his. "I'm never going to let anything happen to you. As long as I'm alive, you'll be safe, I promise"
Unbeknown to 17, he wasn't alone in the room. Tarie stood just in the doorway, it was late at night and 17 should be taking the opportunity to sleep while Bianca was, but she knew he wouldn't. He was in love with her, and it was a more pure love than Tarie had ever seen before. This tiny baby girl whom he had only know for 15 hours had already stolen his heart.
Walking further into the room, Tarie came and sat on the couch next to 17. "She's amazing, isn't she?" she asked. 17 nodded in agreement, to overwhelmed by the proceedings of the day to talk. "You should be asleep" said Tarie, resting a hand on his shoulder. "Can't sleep" replied 17 "And why's that?" asked Tarie, smiling because she already knew what he was going to say. "I want to look at my daughter" "Our daughter" Tarie corrected him.
For the first time, 17 peeled his eyes off of Bianca and looked at Tarie, she was beautiful, so beautiful. Without another word, they got lost in a long passionate kiss, "I am so proud of you" he said "Why is that?" asked Tarie through a yawn, it was late and she was tired. "You brought the most beautiful child ever into the world, then sat back and didn't complain while I took her away again. I've been holding her all day, I think she wants her mummy"
Tarie didn't object, why would she? She watched as 17 carefully placed the tiny child in the capable hands of her mother. Tarie felt tears well up in her eyes at the sight of her daughter. For 10 long months, Bianca had been growing inside of her, Tarie had felt her every movement – every time she kicked or rolled over, she felt it. Often she had wondered what she would look like, which of her parents would she resemble more? And now, holding her in her arms, it all felt like a dream, some beautiful, magical dream. She had waited so long for this day, and now that it was finally here, she didn't know quite what to make of it.
"Can you believe it?" she asked 17 "Believe what?" he asked in reply "That we're a family. The three of us, a family" "It feels pretty great, doesn't it?" "Yeah"
***
Kakkarot wandered around the halls of the palace, searching for Krillen. He had looked everywhere he thought he might be. The kitchen, the training complex, his bedroom, but he had just vanished.
He was about to head outside and to look in the garden, when he saw 18 a little further up the hall, "Hey 18!" he called out to her.
18 stopped, turned around, smiled and waved. "Hi" she greeted him when he got to her side, "how's single life treating you?" she asked, it was a question she asked him every time she saw him. He shrugged his shoulders "fine I guess" "No new lady friends?" asked 18 Kakkarot laughed and rubbed the back of his head, "no, no new lady friends yet. So where are we off to?" "Well I don't know about you, but I'm looking for Krillen" 18 replied as they rounded the corner. Kakkarot's eyes lit up, "me to!" he said.
They wandered the halls for quite some time, talking to each other while on their seemingly pointless search for Krillen. Kakkarot and 18 had formed quite a strong friendship over the past few months, it was kind of remarkable really considering all the many factors that could work against a friendship like this, they were still friends.
After almost half an hour of walking, they did find Krillen, he was out taking a stroll in the garden and when they all met up they decided to sit under their favorite big shady tree by the lake. It was a beautiful place to sit, ducks swam on the lake, flowers grew all around it and the lush green grass was prefect of lazing around on.
"Oh Kakkarot, did you hear? Tarie had her baby!" 18 exclaimed "Really?" Kakkarot asked, sounding excited and thrilled at this news. "Yeah. She was born yesterday morning, they named her Bianca Astrid" "What pretty names" said Kakkarot, having no idea of the significance of either of them.
"Shouldn't you be working babe?" asked Krillen. 18 looked at Krillen with a raised eyebrow, "nice to know you'd rather me be at work then here with you" she said with a smirk. "You know that's not what I meant" "I know. For some reason Chi-chi only left me a really short list today, I finished it in about 4 hours. I swear, she is totally insane that woman" "You think so?" asked Krillen "Believe me, I know so"
They sat outside for some time, enjoying the warm spring sunshine, listening to the birds sing their sweet songs, but eventually Krillen had to go. He needed to meet with his father. With a kiss for 18 and a handshake for Kakkarot, he got up and left. "Do you want to come with me to see Bianca? 17 won't be there, but Tarie will be" "Sure!" Kakkarot jumped at the opportunity.
Getting up, they headed inside the palace; taking their time they were in no rush. 18 was in a very good mood today, she felt like nothing could break it. That was, until she and Kakkarot rounded a corner.
There, walking towards them was Chi-chi, and once she spotted Kakkarot and 18 together, a certain fire exploded in her eyes. "What the hell are you two doing?!" she demanded "Just walking Chi" replied Kakkarot. "With her? You are supposed to love me!" she stated firmly. "What? Chi-chi, we broke up. Remember?" "Please," Chi-chi rolled her eyes "you want me back" "For your information Chi-chi," Kakkarot looked at 18 before he continued "single life is treating me just fine"
Chi-chi seemingly became uninterested in Kakkarot then, and she turned her attention to 18 – she gulped and wished she could just hide behind Kakkarot and be forgotten. She may be tough, but after what had happened 4 days ago, Chi-chi was far from impressed with her. 18 had to note, with some amusement, that Chi-chi had a small bruise on her face from where she had slapped her.
"You" Chi-chi hissed at 18, "This is all your fault" "What, may I ask ma'am, is all my fault?" 18 asked, sucking up to Chi-chi in attempt to get a less harsh beating. Chi-chi swung her arm out wildly in front of her, fire burning in her eyes. "What?!" she repeated, "This! Kakkarot and I broke up because of you!"
Both 18 and Kakkarot's eyes widened in shock. What the hell was Chi-chi on about? She really had gone crazy. "Chi-chi, I broke up with you because I wasn't happy, it had nothing at all to do with 18" Kakkarot explained as calmly as possible. "Don't you dare lie to me Kakkarot. I know the truth! I know that you broke up with me because you love her" she sneered, pointing her finger at 18, who looked shocked. "What?" Kakkarot didn't really know what to say, "are you insane? It was your fault we broke up, not hers" "I don't believe you. After all you've put me through. You can still lie to me!"
Kakkarot narrowed his eyes and looked directly at his ex, "For god's sake Chi-chi, will you get over your self? You think you are the most important person on this entire planet and everyone should worship you. Well wake up Chi-chi, the entire planet does not revolve around you and what you want!" he said, almost shouting in his rage.
Chi-chi's jaw dropped, how dare he speak back to her like that! "Kakkarot, get out of my sight!" she stomped her foot on the ground to emphasize her point, "just get lost!"
"With pleasure," he said coldly, turning to face 18 he said, "c'mon 18, let's go" and they left. Leaving a very angry Chi-chi behind them.
***
A/N; Well, what did you think of the Names I chose for Tarie's baby? I just came into my head to name her after 2 of the most special people in 17's life. Well, I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and don't forget to leave a review telling me what you though. I'll try to update again soon ok!
~D.B
A/N; Once again, I am sooo sorry for the long gap in my updating people! I hope you can forgive me, because I've been working really hard on this one! I hope you'll all enjoy it.
I'd like to dedicate this chapter to dingrick for being such a cool friend and for having such great fics!
~D.B
And Then You'll Know
Chapter 40
18 couldn't sleep. She lay in her bed, wide-awake, just staring at the bed beside her. That had been 17's bed, right next to her so he could keep her safe.
There were supposed to be 100 slaves, to work through out the palace, over time though, it had dropped to about 40. Now today a shipment had arrived and the slave quarters were bustling again. 18 felt almost compelled to cry at the things she had seen today. So many children had come through, maybe only 12 years old. They were so scared, wanting their parents, brothers and sisters. 18 knew the grim reality of it though - they would most likely never see their families again.
She felt sick, just thinking of it – but there had been one child, one little girl that reminded her so much of herself it was almost scary. She had long black hair and the fieriest personality 18 had ever encountered. Had she been like that once? Instantly, 18 felt it her duty to watch over this girl and make sure nothing to terrible would happen to her.
But still, that wasn't what was keeping her from sleep. Pushing herself up form under the thin covers she pulled on a jumper she had obtained from Krillens closet and left the slave quarters.
Outside the night air was warm, and the soft grass felt good underneath her bare feet. Looking around her she sighed deeply, everything was so different at night; it was like a magical fantasyland and she was the only one who existed in it.
Sitting herself down on a bench, she tipped her head back and looked up at the stars. So many millions of stars, the galaxy was such a big wondrous place, she wondered if there was anything more out there for her, or if this was it. Was this how she would spend the rest of her life? Cheating death every day?
18 sat outside for hours, just thinking. Before she even realized it, the sun was beginning to rise. She knew she shouldn't have stayed out all night, now she would be exhausted all day. But she had so much on her mind right now and nowhere to turn. She didn't want to burden Krillen with her troubles; he worried about her enough already. And 17 and Tarie really didn't need to be bothered now; they were all ready anxious enough waiting for their baby, without having 18's problems dumped on them as well. There was Bulma, but she still didn't feel totally comfortable sharing her deepest inner thoughts with her, even if they were very good friends.
Standing up, she slowly headed back towards the palace, she was in no rush, Chi-chi never expected her until at least nine, and the sun hadn't even fully risen yet. Wandering down the halls, she arrived at Krillens bedroom, she tried to open the door, but it was locked. She knocked a few times and the door was opened.
She had clearly woken him from sleep, but he looked happy to see her nonetheless. "Can I come in?" she asked Smiling sleepily at her, he replied, "of course you can"
The two climbed back into bed and lay there for quite some time, Krillen dosed off for a little while and 18 was content to lie there in his arms. But still, sleep just wouldn't come. She had a kind of jumpy feeling in her stomach, was she sick? No, she didn't feel sick. She kind of felt nervous about something.
"Babe?" Krillen murmured, still half asleep "Yeah?" she asked in reply "Go to sleep. You're moving around to much" "Sorry Krillen. I can't sleep"
Sitting up, he looked at 18, his eyes full of concern, "why not?" he asked. She replied with a long sigh, "I don't know. I just have this funny feeling in my stomach" "Are you alright?" he asked "It's not that kind of feeling, I mean I don't feel sick. I don't really know how to explain it" "You're sure you feel ok though?" "Yes Krillen, I swear, I feel fine"
He lay back against the pillow, wrapped one arm around 18, got himself into a comfortable position and closed his eyes. "Now," he said, "go to sleep" Closing her eyes, she tried to sleep, and it appeared to be working. She was thinking less and less and felt her eyelids getting heavier. Soon she would be sleeping; hopefully Krillen would wake her when it was time for her to go to work.
Then, all of a sudden and seemingly out of no-where someone began to pound of the door. Krillen and 18 instantly jumped up, both had been startled by the sudden interruption to their rest. 18 watched as Krillen climbed out of the bed and jogged to the door, quickly unlocking it and pulling it open.
It was Bulma who burst into the room. 18 raised an eyebrow and looked at her oddly. "Krillen, do you know where 18 is?" she asked. "Uh," Krillen pointed towards the bed.
A look of relief washed over Bulma's face and she calmed down considerably. "What is it Bulma?" 18 asked, "What's wrong?" "Nothing, nothing at all" "Then why the big fuss?" asked Krillen, walking over to the bed, where the two girls were.
Bulma smiled knowingly, "17 would like to see you" 18 rolled her eyes, "now?" she asked, "can't he wait until tonight?" "No, he really wants to see you now, you to Krillen" "Really?" asked Krillen "Yes really. So get dressed and get your butts down there now" she told them, a rather large smile on her face.
Rolling her eyes again, 18 threw the covers off herself, "fine" she said, "We'll be there soon" "Great"
~
"I swear," 18 muttered as she and Krillen walked the still empty halls, "making us walk all this way. He better have a damn good reason for making me get out of bed" Krillen had to laugh, he took 18's hand in his and gave it a gentle squeeze, "calm down babe. I'm sure he has a perfectly good reason"
They arrived at the room, 18 didn't even knock, she just walked right in. 17 was sitting in the couch, but he got up when he saw his sister and wrapped her in a big hug. "What?" 18 asked, wondering just what in the hell was going on.
"Smile why don't you?" 17 said, letting 18 go and looking at her oddly "Why? You got me out of bed at 7am!" "You can't guess why?" he asked, throwing his hands up in the air. "No!" 18 retorted "Ok fine, sit on the couch and wait there"
18 did as she was told and watched as 17 disappeared into the bedroom and shut the door. Krillen sat down beside her and put an arm around her shoulder. A few minutes later, the door was opened and 17 walked out, holding a tiny little bundle in a blanket in his arms. 18 sucked in her breath fast, "Oh my god" she whispered, smiling brightly.
Sitting himself down on the coffee table, he placed the bundle in 18's arms. Looking down at the tiny sleeping infant, she felt tears well up in her eyes. "17, congratulations" she muttered as her eyes scanned over the tiny miracle in her arms.
She had a small tuft of black hair on her head, her eyes were shut, so she couldn't see what color they were. But what amazed 18 the most was how tiny she was, she could hold the baby in the crook of one arm. "When was she born?" "About half an hour ago" "And how's Tarie?" asked Krillen as he gazed down at the baby. "Sleeping. She had a hard night" "I can imagine" "You must be so proud 17. She is so beautiful" "You have no idea"
18 could hardly tear her eyes away from the baby, she was captivating. She found it quite hard to believe that this was her niece in her arms, her beautiful little niece that was perfect in every way. 18 looked up at her brother, and noticed for the first time, that he looked exhausted. "Does she have a name yet?" she asked. 17 nodded, "we decided on a name the same day we found out she was a girl" "Well?" asked 18 "Bianca Astrid"
18 blinked. That was without a doubt the most perfect name she had ever heard. "17, that is so beautiful. They would love it" "It was Tarie's idea"
The baby started to wriggle and move in 18's arms, then she began to whimper. Not knowing what to do, 18 handed her over to her father. 17 rocked the girl in his arms and she settled down. "Would you like to hold her?" he asked Krillen. Krillen shook his head, "I'd probably drop her".
The next thing he knew, Bianca was in his arms. "So," 18 began "how does it feel to be a daddy?" "I couldn't even begin to describe it to you 18. It's just something you'll have to experience for yourself one day" "What?" 18 raised an eyebrow "fatherhood?" "No that's his job" he said, motioning to Krillen and sending him bright red. "You look cute when you blush" 18 informed him
No one really noticed the bedroom door opening and Tarie creeping out until she was right behind 17. "Tarie" 18 stood up, walked over to her friend and hugged her. "Congratulations. She is so beautiful" she said with a smile.
Tarie took her daughter off Krillen and sat down beside 17. "Do you like the name we chose?" she asked through a yawn. "It's perfect" replied 18.
"There was actually something we wanted to ask you both" said 17, looking from Bianca to 18 to Krillen. Tarie nodded in agreement. "What's that?" asked Krillen. "Well, you and 18 have done so much for the three of us, if it weren't for you we wouldn't be holding our baby right now. So 17 and I though it would only be appropriate to ask you to be Bianca's godparents. You don't have to accept, we're only asking"
Both Krillen and 18 were speechless. They looked at each other in shock. This was a huge honor; surely 17 and Tarie could find someone more deserving to play the role of godparent to this perfect little girl. "Well?" asked 17
"I would be absolutely honored to" replied 18. "I'd love to" Krillen said, smiling brightly.
***
It was a day of celebration for all. Especially Bulma. She was not only celebrating the safe arrival of Tarie's baby, which she herself had delivered that morning, but also, today she was announcing her engagement to Prince Vegeta, to the press. It wasn't the press she was worried about though, it was her parents.
Bulma and Vegeta had been engaged for three days now, and still Bulma hadn't told her parents, she had been very careful in making sure they didn't see her engagement ring. She could already predict how they would act though. Her mother would be ecstatic, her father would probably be less thrilled, then give Vegeta some lecture about taking care of his 'little girl'
She pulled on a pink tee shirt with the word 'cute' written on it in silver glitter and a pair of white sweatpants. Tying her hair up in a messy bun and putting on her slippers, she looked up at the clock on her wall. It was almost 9am. She was expecting Vegeta at 10.
Walking out into the lounge room, she began to tidy. Bunny walked out then and stopped dead in her tracks. Was that Bulma? Her Bulma, cleaning? "Honey, are you feeling alright?" she asked "Huh?" she looked up and blinked "yeah, why wouldn't I be?"
Bunny walked across the room to her daughter and felt her forehead, "it's just that I've never seen you clean anything in your entire life. Something must be wrong" "Mum!" Bulma playfully smacked her mother's arm with a magazine.
"Would you like coffee?" Bunny asked walking across to the kitchen and boiling the kettle. "Yes, thank-you" replied Bulma as she went back to her cleaning tasks. A few minutes later, Dr. Briefs walked out of the bedroom, attempting to do up a tie, but failing miserably. Rolling her eyes, Bulma went up to him to help him out, "let me dad" she said. "Thank-you dear. I really need to get to the office"
Bulma's face paled. "What? Can't it wait? How long are you going to be?" "All day. I have much to do today" "No!" she burst out, surprising both of her parents. "Why not dear?" She didn't want to tell them yet! "I...I. Can you be here at 10?" she asked "I really need you both here at 10" "Well, I suppose I can get to the lab a little later than usual"
Bulma threw her arms around her father's neck, very nearly cutting off his air supply "Thank-you daddy! I love you!"
~
Soon enough the hour of 10 came and sure enough, there was a knock on the door. Before Bunny could get too it, Bulma pounced, practically throwing herself at the door and pulling it open. She miss judged though, and instead of stopping when she opened the door, she kept going, and fell right into Vegeta. "Nice to see you too" he commented as he helped her get her balance. Bulma started to laugh, she was totally embarrassed at what had just happened, but there was nothing she could do about it now. "Hi Veg" she greeted him, planting a kiss on his lips. "Do you have to call me that?" he asked "Do you have to call me woman?"
Vegeta didn't reply.
"Ah Vegeta hello. Would you like some coffee? Oh you probably already had coffee with breakfast didn't you? Yes of course you did. So tell me, how have you been?" asked Bunny. Vegeta opened his mouth to reply, but his future mother-in-law kept right on talking. Now there was a scary though, Bunny Briefs, his mother-in-law.
"Is you father well? Well he is the King, Kings are always good aren't they? It must feel special to be the Prince of an entire planet, when I was a little girl I used to want to be a Princess, but I..." "Mum!" Bulma cut Bunny off mid sentence, "You're doing it again" "Doing what dear?" "Rambling"
A slight blush covered Bunny's cheeks "Oh, you're right" Dr. Briefs walked into the room again, he shook Vegeta's hand then sat down in his favorite chair, Bulma and Vegeta took the couch and Bunny took the other chair. "Well what did you want to talk to us about dear?" asked Bunny.
Bulma bit her bottom lip, a nervous habit she had had ever since she was a child. She felt Vegeta take her hand and thread his fingers with hers. It was a small gesture, but filled her with confidence. "Mum, dad, Vegeta and I have something we would like to tell you" "And what would that be?" asked Dr. Briefs "Well, Vegeta and I are...we're engaged"
As Bulma predicted, her mother jumped up out of her chair and smothered her daughter with hugs and kisses. She squeezed down tight on Vegeta's hand trying to get him to free her from her mothers attack. "Ah, Mrs. Briefs. Maybe you should let her breathe?" suggested Vegeta after a few more minutes.
Releasing her daughter from her iron grip, she turned on Vegeta; giving him the same treatment Bulma had received seconds earlier. Bulma could only laugh at him. "Please Vegeta, I won't have any of this Mrs. Briefs nonsense. You're part of the family now, please, call me mum"
Vegeta's face paled, what had he gotten himself into here. He wasn't marring Bulma; he was marring her entire family.
Beside him, Bulma was laughing uncontrollably. Poor Vegeta, he was scared half to death by her mother. What was he going to do when it came time to meet her extended family, and her family was quite extended, she had in excess of 20 cousins.
"So, do you have a ring?" Bunny asked, turning her attention back to her only child. "It's in my room" Bulma replied, running off. She returned seconds later, now wearing the sparkling diamond ring on her finger. "Oh my gosh! It's beautiful. Vegeta, this must have cost you a fortune"
Vegeta only nodded in agreement – it certainly had cost him a fortune.
"Well daddy, are you happy for me?" asked Bulma. "Of course I am sweetheart. I was wondering if I would be able to have a chat with Vegeta out in the hall though?" Bulma knew it had been coming – she knew her parents far to well. "It's fine with me, you'll have to ask Veg"
Vegeta stood up before Dr. Briefs could even ask him. The two men walked outside the small apartment and into the quiet hall. Vegeta leaned back against the wall, and crossed his arms over his chest.
Dr. Briefs cleared his throat before he spoke. "You take care of my little girl, you understand" "Yes sir" replied Vegeta, wanting to get this over with as quickly as possible. "Please, promise me you'll look after her. Bulma means everything to me, and I couldn't bare to see her get hurt again" he said, obviously referring to her time with Yumcha. "I'm not Yumcha," said Vegeta said, he was well aware of the period in Bulma's life "I love your daughter dearly, and I would never do anything to hurt her. Do you honestly think I would propose to her, if my intentions weren't pure?" "No, I believe you are a much more noble man than that, Prince Vegeta. I know you'll take good care of her" "I will. And please, just call me Vegeta. Like your wife said, I'm part of the family now"
***
Later that afternoon, after 18 had finished working for the day, she stood out on the balcony of Krillen's bedroom, watching the sun sink behind the mountains. She was the only one in the room; Krillen had gone to get them some dinner.
She heard her stomach growl and poked it with her finger; it did nothing to stop the growling, but amused her for a few seconds nonetheless. Today had been a very exciting day for her. She had a niece! She couldn't believe it, and not only did she have a niece, but she was a godmother. Now that was something she had never expected. But still, she wasn't as surprised as her dear Krillen was, all day, he had hardly been able to wipe the smile off his face. He was flattered beyond all believe that 17 and Tarie had even considered him as a potential godfather to beautiful baby Bianca, let alone actually chosen him.
To see Krillen happy, made 18 smile. Smiles from him were what she lived for.
The door to the room creaking open attracted 18's attention and she turned towards it. Krillen walked through the door pulling a silver trolley behind him. He smiled brightly at her as she walked in off the balcony and shut the glass doors.
"Miss me?" he asked, as he kicked the door shut 18 rolled her eyes "Terribly" she said.
She went and sat on the bed, beside Krillen. Reaching out, she tried to lift the covering off one of the plates, to get to the delicious food underneath, but Krillen took hold of her hand, preventing her from doing so. "What's wrong?" she asked. "Nothing," Krillen replied with a smile "Then why can't I eat?" "You can, in a minute. There's something I want to do first"
18 titled her head and looked at him curiously. Just what was he up to? She watched as he leaned over the bed and fumbled around in the draw of his bedside table for a few seconds. He quickly found whatever it was he was looking for though, and sat upright again.
18 eyed what he was holding and felt herself get short of breath. Krillen was holding a long velvet box; she could guess what was inside it.
He played with the box for a brief second, before extending his arm out and offering it to 18. "This is for you babe. I saw it and thought of you. I hope you like it, but if you don't I can take it back"
Slowly, 18 reached out and took the box out of Krillen's hands, flipping it open, she gasped quietly. Inside was a choker necklace, it was made of silver and had diamonds embedded into it, as well as a large one hanging down in the center. "Krillen," she whispered, looking up at him, "This is beautiful. I...I don't know what to say" "Say that you like it" he suggested She nodded, "I love it Krillen" she said, then placing it beside her, rolled over and on top of Krillen where she kissed him repeatedly. "If this is how you repay me, I'm going to have to buy you presents more often" he said, wrapping his arms around her waist. "You don't have to buy me anything. You do more than enough for me. It makes me feel guilty sometimes" she admitted. "What do you mean?" he asked, looking up at her. "I mean, you are always doing so much for me, and I won't ever be able to repay you, and I feel terrible because of that" she explained. "Don't be silly," said Krillen hugging her a little tighter. "You do so much for me its not even funny" "Oh yeah?" 18 rose an eyebrow "explain?" "Well, just knowing that you love me makes me feel like I'm invincible. You're the first thing I think of when I wake up, and the last thing I think of when I go to sleep and you always put a smile on my face. As long with I'm with you, I'll be eternally happy. What more could I possibly ask for?"
18 pressed her lips to Krillens again, attempting to communicate all the passion she was feeling towards him right now. "Have I ever told you I love you?" she asked him "Only about a million times, but I think I could stand to hear it again" he replied with a smile "I love you, I love you, I love you" she said, smiling brightly.
"You know, when I was on Namek, the only thing that kept me going was thinking of you and how much I wanted to see you. I refused to die until I could tell you I loved you" he told her, tucking some of her beautiful blonde hair behind her ear as he did. 18 smiled at his heartfelt confession. It was moments like these that she would forever cherish, she would look back on these days and even though they were plagued with unimaginable horror, she would remember them because Krillen made them worth remembering. "You better not die on me now" she warned, though her voice was far from threatening, it sounded more like she was forcing back tears. "I wouldn't dream of it sweetheart"
***
17 looked down at the tiny infant in his arms and could stop the smile the spread across his lips. This was his daughter, his pride and joy, and he didn't care if it was bad for her – he was going to spoil her rotten, well as best he could. She was going to be daddy's little girl, and 17 was going to do his absolute best to be the best damn father there ever was.
He was going to prove that sons didn't inherit all of their fathers' traits, and that he hadn't got the 'drunk-abusive-father' gene.
Bianca stirred in her fathers arms, but didn't wake, she looked so beautiful in her tiny pink jumpsuit and with her little tuft of blank hair, that when open, contrasted beautifully with her baby green eyes – just like her mother. She was the perfect mixture of 17 and Tarie, and 17 had never seen a more beautiful creation in all of his life. His baby, who would soon grow up to be his child. He had been waiting so long for this day to arrive, so long to hold her in his arms, it all felt so surreal to him.
"Bianca" he spoke softly to her, "daddy loves you, you hear me" he pressed his finger against her palm and her tiny fingers wrapped around his. "I'm never going to let anything happen to you. As long as I'm alive, you'll be safe, I promise"
Unbeknown to 17, he wasn't alone in the room. Tarie stood just in the doorway, it was late at night and 17 should be taking the opportunity to sleep while Bianca was, but she knew he wouldn't. He was in love with her, and it was a more pure love than Tarie had ever seen before. This tiny baby girl whom he had only know for 15 hours had already stolen his heart.
Walking further into the room, Tarie came and sat on the couch next to 17. "She's amazing, isn't she?" she asked. 17 nodded in agreement, to overwhelmed by the proceedings of the day to talk. "You should be asleep" said Tarie, resting a hand on his shoulder. "Can't sleep" replied 17 "And why's that?" asked Tarie, smiling because she already knew what he was going to say. "I want to look at my daughter" "Our daughter" Tarie corrected him.
For the first time, 17 peeled his eyes off of Bianca and looked at Tarie, she was beautiful, so beautiful. Without another word, they got lost in a long passionate kiss, "I am so proud of you" he said "Why is that?" asked Tarie through a yawn, it was late and she was tired. "You brought the most beautiful child ever into the world, then sat back and didn't complain while I took her away again. I've been holding her all day, I think she wants her mummy"
Tarie didn't object, why would she? She watched as 17 carefully placed the tiny child in the capable hands of her mother. Tarie felt tears well up in her eyes at the sight of her daughter. For 10 long months, Bianca had been growing inside of her, Tarie had felt her every movement – every time she kicked or rolled over, she felt it. Often she had wondered what she would look like, which of her parents would she resemble more? And now, holding her in her arms, it all felt like a dream, some beautiful, magical dream. She had waited so long for this day, and now that it was finally here, she didn't know quite what to make of it.
"Can you believe it?" she asked 17 "Believe what?" he asked in reply "That we're a family. The three of us, a family" "It feels pretty great, doesn't it?" "Yeah"
***
Kakkarot wandered around the halls of the palace, searching for Krillen. He had looked everywhere he thought he might be. The kitchen, the training complex, his bedroom, but he had just vanished.
He was about to head outside and to look in the garden, when he saw 18 a little further up the hall, "Hey 18!" he called out to her.
18 stopped, turned around, smiled and waved. "Hi" she greeted him when he got to her side, "how's single life treating you?" she asked, it was a question she asked him every time she saw him. He shrugged his shoulders "fine I guess" "No new lady friends?" asked 18 Kakkarot laughed and rubbed the back of his head, "no, no new lady friends yet. So where are we off to?" "Well I don't know about you, but I'm looking for Krillen" 18 replied as they rounded the corner. Kakkarot's eyes lit up, "me to!" he said.
They wandered the halls for quite some time, talking to each other while on their seemingly pointless search for Krillen. Kakkarot and 18 had formed quite a strong friendship over the past few months, it was kind of remarkable really considering all the many factors that could work against a friendship like this, they were still friends.
After almost half an hour of walking, they did find Krillen, he was out taking a stroll in the garden and when they all met up they decided to sit under their favorite big shady tree by the lake. It was a beautiful place to sit, ducks swam on the lake, flowers grew all around it and the lush green grass was prefect of lazing around on.
"Oh Kakkarot, did you hear? Tarie had her baby!" 18 exclaimed "Really?" Kakkarot asked, sounding excited and thrilled at this news. "Yeah. She was born yesterday morning, they named her Bianca Astrid" "What pretty names" said Kakkarot, having no idea of the significance of either of them.
"Shouldn't you be working babe?" asked Krillen. 18 looked at Krillen with a raised eyebrow, "nice to know you'd rather me be at work then here with you" she said with a smirk. "You know that's not what I meant" "I know. For some reason Chi-chi only left me a really short list today, I finished it in about 4 hours. I swear, she is totally insane that woman" "You think so?" asked Krillen "Believe me, I know so"
They sat outside for some time, enjoying the warm spring sunshine, listening to the birds sing their sweet songs, but eventually Krillen had to go. He needed to meet with his father. With a kiss for 18 and a handshake for Kakkarot, he got up and left. "Do you want to come with me to see Bianca? 17 won't be there, but Tarie will be" "Sure!" Kakkarot jumped at the opportunity.
Getting up, they headed inside the palace; taking their time they were in no rush. 18 was in a very good mood today, she felt like nothing could break it. That was, until she and Kakkarot rounded a corner.
There, walking towards them was Chi-chi, and once she spotted Kakkarot and 18 together, a certain fire exploded in her eyes. "What the hell are you two doing?!" she demanded "Just walking Chi" replied Kakkarot. "With her? You are supposed to love me!" she stated firmly. "What? Chi-chi, we broke up. Remember?" "Please," Chi-chi rolled her eyes "you want me back" "For your information Chi-chi," Kakkarot looked at 18 before he continued "single life is treating me just fine"
Chi-chi seemingly became uninterested in Kakkarot then, and she turned her attention to 18 – she gulped and wished she could just hide behind Kakkarot and be forgotten. She may be tough, but after what had happened 4 days ago, Chi-chi was far from impressed with her. 18 had to note, with some amusement, that Chi-chi had a small bruise on her face from where she had slapped her.
"You" Chi-chi hissed at 18, "This is all your fault" "What, may I ask ma'am, is all my fault?" 18 asked, sucking up to Chi-chi in attempt to get a less harsh beating. Chi-chi swung her arm out wildly in front of her, fire burning in her eyes. "What?!" she repeated, "This! Kakkarot and I broke up because of you!"
Both 18 and Kakkarot's eyes widened in shock. What the hell was Chi-chi on about? She really had gone crazy. "Chi-chi, I broke up with you because I wasn't happy, it had nothing at all to do with 18" Kakkarot explained as calmly as possible. "Don't you dare lie to me Kakkarot. I know the truth! I know that you broke up with me because you love her" she sneered, pointing her finger at 18, who looked shocked. "What?" Kakkarot didn't really know what to say, "are you insane? It was your fault we broke up, not hers" "I don't believe you. After all you've put me through. You can still lie to me!"
Kakkarot narrowed his eyes and looked directly at his ex, "For god's sake Chi-chi, will you get over your self? You think you are the most important person on this entire planet and everyone should worship you. Well wake up Chi-chi, the entire planet does not revolve around you and what you want!" he said, almost shouting in his rage.
Chi-chi's jaw dropped, how dare he speak back to her like that! "Kakkarot, get out of my sight!" she stomped her foot on the ground to emphasize her point, "just get lost!"
"With pleasure," he said coldly, turning to face 18 he said, "c'mon 18, let's go" and they left. Leaving a very angry Chi-chi behind them.
***
A/N; Well, what did you think of the Names I chose for Tarie's baby? I just came into my head to name her after 2 of the most special people in 17's life. Well, I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and don't forget to leave a review telling me what you though. I'll try to update again soon ok!
~D.B