Watch The Clock Tick By

Chapter 2 - The Meaning Of Life


Purpose. What purpose did he have now, now that Goku was dead? Days and Nights seemed harder to endure as he searched for the answer to this question. Did he have a purpose? Was it right in front of him, and he just couldn't see it? No. There had to be something more for him than this life he played a part in.

Yes, that's what it was. It was a play. The life he lived was nothing more than a mere act, and he was just slightly changing the script to this tale.

Running a hand through his hair, Vegeta sighed, standing up from the clean cut green grass he'd been sitting upon. The heavy wind brushed violently against his face, making him close his eyes to better enjoy the breeze. It was calming to him, and seemed to be the only thing that relaxed his shattered mind.

" Vegeta-San!! "

The Saiyan Prince growled, opening his eyes and turning around.

" I thought you'd be out here! " Gohan smiled, lifting up a small plate in his hands. " Want some? "

Vegeta eyed the delicious sight of rice balls before him, but pushed the plate away emediantly. " Nah...Not Hungry... "

The Young Saiyan blinked, utterly confused. " Is something wrong Vegeta-San? You're not acting like yourself... "

Vegeta adjusted the collar on his leather jacket, staring up at the clouds. He didn't see any signs.

Gohan continued speaking, his mouth full of rice. " Are you waiting for something? "

The Saiyan Prince sighed, looking down at the ground. " Where does happiness truely lie? "

Gohan was quite surprised by Vegeta's question, but tried to think of answer. This resulted in a long silence between the two of them, Vegeta not daring to look the child in the face. Gohan chewed on some more rice, sitting on the grass and spreading his legs out to get comfortable.

Vegeta, confused at why he was speaking to this half-saiyan son of Kakarot, sat next him. " Do you know? "

" Well... ", The child gulped down some of his food, " ...Dad used to always tell me about how it's good to live for others... "

Vegeta layed his head back on the grass, staring at the clouds once more. " Aren't I doing that? "

Gohan looked over at the older man, " Sorry, Vegeta-San...But, I still think you're searching... "

The Saiyan Prince blinked, could this child be reading his thoughts? He couldn't believe the words he was hearing from the boys mouth! There were times when this small boy amazed him.

" So...what are you thinking about? " Gohan continued, his mouth half-full.

Vegeta closed his eyes, still feeling the nice breeze against his face. " Your Father... "

Gohan swallowed, his innocent eyes blinking with curiosity. " Oh... "

" Do you... " Vegeta choked slightly on these words. " Do you think...your Father was...do you think he... "

" He was proud of you Vegeta...you were his best friend... " The Boy interrupted.

' There he goes again ' The Saiyan Prince sighed, ' It's like he can read my mind '.

" Now, Vegeta...I have a question... " Gohan spoke. He slipped another rice ball into his mouth slightly, biting off the end in hunger. He thought for a moment, then continued with his question. " Why do you hate my Dad so much? "

The Saiyan Prince knew that it was going to come to this, it always came to this question. " I don't have the answer to that, Gohan. I'm not so sure... " He choked, " ...I'm not sure I really hate him ".

Gohan blinked, looking over at Vegeta in curiosity. " But you always want to fight him...why is that? "

Vegeta couldn't find an answer, he didn't even understand himself anymore. He felt blind, and his body grew slightly numb. He didn't know who he was anymore. This world confused him, and everyday his ability to live in it weakened.

Gohan waited for the answer, still muching on a Rice Ball. He could tell that the older Man was thinking extra hard. He didn't seem to be the Vegeta that they were all so used to. There was something desperately wrong with him, something tugging at his heart.

Vegeta seemed to have gone completely silent, staring at the Cloud's above him in disgust. He knew the answer rested there somewhere, right in the Heaven's.

The younger Saiyan shifted on the ground a bit, taking yet another chew from his Riceball. " I'm Sorry Vegeta-San ".

The Saiyan Prince rose an eyebrow and tilted his head to the side. " What for? "

" For asking the question in the first place. I don't have the authority to be asking such a thing ".

Vegeta shook his head, resting his head back once again. " It's ok, it's my fault. I'm Sorry for worrying you ".

Gohan was left in complete shock for several moments. Did Vegeta just apologize to him? Gohan scratched his dark hair and blinked, " You're sure you're alright Vegeta-San? "

He nodded, " Yea...I'll be fine ".

With a sigh, Gohan stood up and placed the last Riceball on Vegeta's chest. He began to walk away, turning around once to stare at the Saiyan Prince. He had to help Vegeta, someway.

Bulma flipped the Burger's on the grill happily, watching as Gohan returned to join them at the party. Her large eyes blinked, and a wide smile formed upon her gentle face. " Hi Gohan! "

The Young Saiyan smiled back, considering wether he should explain to Bulma about his conversation with Vegeta. Would Bulma even believe him?

Gohan watched as Krillin ran over to him at top speed, jumping up and down like a maniac because he'd won a game of Black Jack against Oolong and Muten Roshi.

Puar and Yamcha were talking with Tien and Chaiotzu, and ChiChi was helping Bulma by gathering plates and silverware.

Baby Trunks was sitting in High Chair next to Krillin, trying to catch a Butterfly that wouldn't seem to leave him alone.

Mirai Trunks was also there. He was having a conversation with Piccolo, them both laughing at a joke Trunks must have just let out.

Gohan took in a long inhale of oxygen, watching everyone having such a great and relaxing time. I seemed like all the danger had passed. At least, for now...

SVS: If this was a little short, then I'm really sorry! LOL! I'm just recovering from a Head Cold, so I'm not concentrating too well. I hate Head Cold's!
Anyway...Review and tell me what you think!

Booyaka!
Super-Veggie-San