Watch The Clock Tick By

Chapter Three - Good-Bye

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His eyes bulged open as he sat up in bed, sweat pouring down his face uncontrollably. He tried to stable his breathing, but he was unable to stay in his position. Falling back towards the cusion, he squeezed his eyes shut as he felt a searing pain rush through his chest.

Bulma blinked, sitting up as she heard her Husband utter a cry next to her. She was confused, and began to panick as she tried to do whatever she could to help him. " Vegeta...oh god! "

She searched around her, looking for something to assist her. Looking back over at him, she felt tears start to form in her eyes as her husband struggled to breath. " Vegeta! Tell me what's wrong! "

He groaned, his face feverish and sweaty. He cuped his hand near his heart, tightening his fist. He was utterly confused, and fear began to overwhelm him completely.

Bulma continued to study him, her eyes finally meeting towards the position of his hand. He was having a Heart Attack! But how, Saiyans never get sick...

Thinking fast, she rushed towards the phone outside the door, dialing the number of the closest Hospital. She tried to explain the problem, stuttering like crazy as the words came from her mouth. Once off the phone, she tried to her best to lift Vegeta up off the bed.

His body was heavy because of his muscular physique (Did I spell that right? LOL!). She didn't really care at the moment, all she wanted was to desperate to find him some kind of help. She tossed one of his arms around his shoulder's, and walked him towards the car.

Once they reached the Hover-Car, she set him in the passanger seat and then got in to start the engine. She was half awake, but she could still manage to focus on the street and get towards the Hospital safely.

She twiddled her thumbs nervously, her wide blue eyes staring at the floor in fear. She couldn't piece together what had happened, he'd never been sick.

" Bulma! "

Bulma looked up, a fake smile forming across her lips as the Z-Senshi had finally arrived.

Gohan ran up, giving her a tight hug in support. He recieved one back, a bit tighter than the one he'd given her.

" ChiChi is watching Trunks... " Yamcha spoke, his hands shoved in his pockets.

Bulma ran over and gave her ex a hug, tears pouring down her face. She needed all the comfort she could get for this situation.

Yamcha was a bit shocked, but he patted her on the back kindly.

" Any news on Vegeta yet? " Krillin questioned, letting out a loud yawn.

She shook her head, which was against Yamcha's chest.

Heaving a sigh, Krillin sat down in a chair next to Roshi. His eyes started to droop, but a good smack to the face by Android 18 kept him awake.

Bulma sniffed, moving away from Yamcha. She sat down next to Piccolo, burrying her face in her hands.

Piccolo felt concern for her, and placed a green hand on her back for comfort. He couldn't bear to see the woman suffering like this, and he was just as concerned for Vegeta as she was. Vegeta may be a cold hearted jerk, but he was one of them.

Bulma looked up, wet tears still covering her soft face. She let a true smile form on her lips as she met eyes with the Namek.
(3 Hours Later)

Doctor Kadawaku walked down the Hallway, trying to keep a straight face as he came toward the Z-Fighters. Every one of them was asleep except Piccolo, who got up and walked towards the Doctor curiously.

" Is he alright, Doctor? " Piccolo asked, standing firm and straight in front of the man.

The Doctor didn't flinch, for he was firmiliar with Namekian's. Yet, he remained silent for a few minutes. The words tearing at his heart. " I'm terribly sorry...but, we couldn't save him... "

This sudden shock was hard for Piccolo to take in, and he stood there motionless for several moments.

Doctor Kadawaku continued, bowing his head. " He had a terrible Heart Virus...it wasn't long before he passed on. We've never seen anything like it... "

That's when Piccolo understood. Vegeta had cought it. If only they'd known, they'd still had the medicine Trunks had brought back for Goku. It was all their fault.

" I know this may be a bit for the Lady to take, so why don't you let her sleep a bit longer... " The Doctor requested, starting to walk away.

The Namek nodded, sitting back down next to Bulma in shock. He just couldn't tell her what happened.

Piccolo sighed, closing his eyes as a small tear slipped down his cheek and to the floor.
" Ok Vegeta...let's see.... " King Yamma yawned, tapping his chin with his pen as he flipped through the pages in his book.

Vegeta still couldn't believe he was dead. It happened so fast. He stood there silently, his normally angry expression softened and confused.

" I'm sorry, but your Record confirms to me that Hell is the best place to put you ".

Vegeta lowered his head, standing still and clenching his fists. " I have one last request...King Yammma ".

Yamma's eyes widened and listened intently to the Saiyan Prince. " Yes? "

" Can I have one last conversation with Son Goku? "

Yamma taped his chin with the pen some more, squinting his left eye as he stared in Vegeta's direction. " Well...you did help Gohan defeat Cell... "

Vegeta prayed to Kami, his head still bowed and his eyes still closed.

" 10 Minutes...that's all I have to give you, Vegeta... "

The Saiyan Prince nodded, " Thank you, Sir ".

Yama smiled, watching the Saiyan Prince walk away. " He should be on Grand Kai's Planet. When you meet him, you have 10 Minutes. After that, I want you back here. "

" Of course, King Yamma, " Vegeta smirked, rolling his eyes.
Bulma's large blue eyes fluttered open, Piccolo's green skin coming into view before her. She yawned, smiling up at him. " Did the Doctor say anything... "

Piccolo panicked, sweat pouring donw his green face. He couldn't tell her, he didn't want to be the one to tell her what happened.

" Common Piccolo...you can tell me... "

" He's...He didn't make it, Bulma... "

Silence came between them. Bulma just stared into Piccolo's dark beady eyes, searching in disbelief. She didn't want to belive him, but for some odd reason she knew it was true.

Piccolo continued, placing a hand on her back. " He died of the same Heart Virus Goku'd had. We could have saved him. "

Tears began to form in her eyes. She'd lost him.

" Keep it going, Goku! I know you can lift more than that! " King Kai chuckled, watching his student with his arms behind his back. Seeing Goku working so hard made him proud.

The soft Saiyan sent a few fast paced kicks in the air, the weights on his legs making him almost want to fall. But, that was the fun part.

" Well, Well...looks like you've been busy, Kakarotto... "

Goku stopped in place and King Kai turned around in confusion.

At first glance, Goku thought his eyes had been playing tricks on him. He rubbed them, blinking a few times. " Vegeta! How?? What?? "

King Kai's jaw dropped. " What are you doing here? "

The Saiyan Prince shook his head and sighed. " I thought you'd be happy to see me...not dissapointed... "

" Vegeta? What Happpened? " Goku questioned, landing and removing the weights from his arms and legs.

Vegeta walked over next to his Rival, his arms crossed. " I...I barely remember. It was so sudden. I just had this terrible feeling pounding in my chest. "

Goku stood up after removing the weights, smoothing his wrists. " Bummer...I'm Sorry...You don't deserve to be dead, Vegeta...But heck! How did you get here!!?? "

The Saiyan Prince glared at Goku and growled. " I'm being sent to Hell, I only have 10 Minutes to speak with you... "

" Well Shoot! "

Vegeta stood there in silence for a few seconds, trying to form the words. " What is the real meaning of life? "

Goku stared towards his Rival, a smile forming on his face. He knew it would come to this one day. " Vegeta...Vegeta, it's been right in front of you the entire time... "

" What do you mean, Kakarotto? "

" I mean Bulma and Trunks...haven't you realized that? " Goku replied.

The Saiyan Prince stared at the ground, " Them... "

The soft Saiyan placed his hands on his hips and chuckled. " Don't you feel good after hanging around your Family? "

Vegeta pondered, blinking and looking back up at his Rival. Maybe he was right. He never spent much time with his Family to even realize it. He'd been blinded by his Pride his entire life. What Gohan had said was true.

(Flashback)

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... "

(End Flashback)

He was searching. He'd been searching for the answer most of his life, now he'd found it. But now it was too late.

Goku studied Vegeta's expression, trying to determine if he was in thought or he was just shocked.

The Saiyan Prince moved his head slightly upward, letting a smile form across his lips. His heart seemed to have warmed up. " Thank you...Goku... "

The soft Saiyan was left in a state of shock, watching Vegeta fly away to catch the ride to Hell. Vegeta had just smiled, AND he'd called him Goku. That was a little more than he could take for one day.

Bulma sniffed, walking into her room slowly. ChiChi followed behind her, standing at the door in concern. She watched Bulma sit on the bed, burrying her head in her hands. It must have been hard for the poor girl, heck...ChiChi knew how she was feeling all to well.

" I loved him... " Bulma cried, removing her hands from her face and staring blankly at the wall. Her face was wet with tears.

ChiChi sat down next to her, placing a hand on her shoulder. " He loved you too Bulma... "

Bulma looked over at her friend, her wide blue eyes were red and puffy. " Thanks, ChiChi... "

" Do you want me to stay? "

" No...I'll be fine... "

ChiChi nodded, closing the bedroom door as she left.

Now alone, Bulma stared at the pictures on top of her dresser, pictures of nothing but the family. Her favorite had to be the one of Trunks pulling Vegeta's hair.

So many memories they had together. It would be hard to go on without him. Though, she knew she'd have to try.

Bulma layed her head back on the pillow, closing her eyes to relax. For a moment she thought she'd felt something soft against her cheek, but when she opened her eyes there was nothing there. It must have been the wind blowing from the open window.

THE END!
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