To Catch a DragonBall
Chapter 11
The Distraction
Disclaimer: If I could own them, I'd die happy, but I don't own DragonBall or any of its characters *sigh*
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Bulma ran quickly down the darkened hall, peering into rooms as she passed them, looking for an exit. All the while she heard the sound of pounding feet following behind her. She was starting to run out of breath and there was a cramp in her side but she couldn't stop. As she ran she tried to judge how close her pursuers might be but the echoing effect of the halls was of little help to her. Just as she rounded a corner she ran right into him and there was no doubting that she was in trouble now.
Bulma looked up fearfully at the man towering above her. His dark hair blocked the light to his face and cast his features into shadow, but she could still feel his piercing eyes searching hers. She caught her breath and made ready to stand and run once again. Suddenly though he leaned down towards her and Bulma had one wild moment to think that he was going to kiss her. Just as she was about to scramble away she heard yelling and crashing coming from all around her.
Bulma opened her eyes as they dragged Goku into the room and threw him onto the foot of her bed. As happy as she was to get out of that dream she was upset to still be in Vegeta's custody, and even less happy to see that they had captured Goku.
Bulma shot Goku one look of anxiety before Vegeta and his dark-haired lackey strode into the room. Vegeta completely ignored Bulma for once and stood staring at Goku.
"I never knew there were any others on this planet."
"Any other what Vegeta?"
Vegeta turned his attention to Bulma and growled slightly at her.
"You will stop speaking to me like that girl. I demand respect."
"Then earn it by letting us go. Until then, kiss off!"
Bulma knew that by saying that to Vegeta she was walking a dangerously thin line. She'd already seen his temper and really had no desire to again, but she wanted to know what was so interesting about Goku to him.
Vegeta growled at her again but instead of threatening her he shifted his attention back onto Goku.
"What is your name and who was your father?"
"Goku and I never had a father. But my grandfather's name was Gohan."
Vegeta sneered down at Goku. "That isn't your real name. Clearly you're low class so it's not important. But you ought to know your own heritage."
"My own what?"
"You are a Saiyajin, a race of great warriors of unparalleled strength."
"Unwhat strength?"
Vegeta growled at Goku's idiocy but other than that restricted his reaction to flexing and unflexing his hands.
"I will tell you that later, if I decide to spare you. I don't think I should bother; this planet already has enough brain-damaged weaklings. Speaking of which..."
At that point he made to turn to Bulma only to find that she was already off the bed and stalking towards him. Once her saw her moving towards him he twisted his mouth into a smirk and waited for her. She continued until she was an inch away from him and staring right into his eyes.
"Listen you, I happen to be a great genius. I'll bet I'm smarter than every person in this whole city, including you. I can build anything and I frequently make my own designs. So get off your high horse and learn to accept that even if I'm not stronger than you that I AM smarter than you. And if you want me to give you any information about anything then you'll have to learn to be a little less domineering."
"And what makes you think that you're smarter than me and the people in my city?"
"It's simple really. I already know that I have far more and better technology than you do. If I didn't, then you wouldn't have to ask me where the DragonBalls are."
Vegeta narrowed his eyes at Bulma and leaned closer to her face, even though she was already closer to him than he usually allowed.
"What technology? I want know."
"Why should I tell you? You would only use whatever I could give you to your advantage and by helping you I'd be helping to hurt and kill innocent people."
"It won't matter. Once I get the DragonBalls I won't need you 'genius.' Let's go."
Vegeta turned and walked from the room and for a brief second Bulma was so pissed at the condescending tone in his voice that she didn't immediately realize that the dark haired man was reaching towards her and that Goku was being dragged out by the guards.
"Where are we going Vegeta?!"
"Where you were found. You must have hidden the DragonBalls there. So, I'll go myself and get them."
Bulma looked over at Goku who smiled at her reassuringly even though he was still being dragged uncomfortably along by the guards.
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Once she was standing by the small pool and staring into the waterfall Bulma began to panic. She couldn't hand over the Balls and with Vegeta there it didn't seem as if she'd be able to get away. She could try to get far enough away with Goku and the DragonBalls that she could make her wish before Vegeta caught her, but it didn't seem as if that would be possible.
Vegeta watched Bulma stare into the water for a few minutes and then walked up behind her. He grabbed her arm and pulled her to face him, glaring down at her.
"Enough stalling. Show me where the DragonBalls are."
"They aren't here! I never said they were, you just assumed that....they.....were...."
Vegeta closed his eyes in frustration and tugged at Bulma's arm again.
"I said tell me. I won't listen to anymore of your crap."
Bulma was casting about frantically for something to say that he would believe, although she already knew that he wasn't inclined to believe anything that she said. She was about to open her mouth and offer up another feeble excuse when her ears caught a rustling off to the side.
Vegeta had apparently heard it too because he turned to look at the bush that was rustling wildly. He took a step forward, dragging her with him and then stopped. Vegeta tossed back his head and began to laugh but Bulma couldn't yet see what was so funny. Until she caught sight of another dark head slowly rising from the bush.
It was Yamcha! She couldn't believe it. He would dare to show himself in front of her after he had betrayed them to Vegeta.
"So you were still hiding around here were you? Well, it was a wise decision to give yourself up.Goku ass Now I won't have to waste men looking for you."
"Can it Vegeta. No one here is interested in hearing you brag. And I'm not here to surrender. It's true I didn't try to help her before, but I've decided to this time. You're probably not as tough as you think you are and now that you're away from your palace and all your guards I might have a fair chance."
"Not likely."
Vegeta shoved Bulma to the ground and strode towards Yamcha. The two young men faced each other and got into fighting positions. Yamcha cast Bulma a quick smile before concentrating on Vegeta. Since this was likely the only distraction she would get Bulma knew that she had to take it. The dark-haired man was watching Vegeta and Yamcha so Bulma crawled over to her clothing. Her capsules weren't there but she hadn't expected them to be. She threw her clothing on over her swimming suit and walked towards Goku's guards.
As soon as she got close enough tapped Goku on the shoulder. He and his guards had been too busy watching the fight between Vegeta and Yamcha to notice her. Goku turned to her and she dragged him silently away. They got several yards away before Bulma turned around. Vegeta was smirking so much that Bulma knew he was enjoying it and she wondered if he was only toying with Yamcha, since they did seem to be evenly matched. After several more yards Bulma stopped and got her capsules from Goku. Once they had a jet out they climbed in and were on their way.
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Bulma hopped off the bike and started looking through her capsules. She went through them all and couldn't find the one that held her DragonBalls.
"Ahhh! Goku where is it?! Where's the capsule with the balls in it? I need that!!"
"It's there Bulma. It has to be. I didn't take any of them out. Look again."
Bulma sunk to the ground and started sobbing.
"My DragonBalls! I've lost them. And now I won't be able to make my wish!"
Goku sat down next to Bulma and picked up all of her capsules. He went through them one at a time holding them in front of her until she opened her eyes and shook her head. He put the ones he'd showed her on the ground as he went. Finally there was only one capsule in his hand and he knew it had to be the one.
He held it in front of her eyes and Bulma stopped sniffling. Her head started to move. Goku let out a frustrated sigh as she shook her head again. He sat there listening to Bulma sob for a few more minutes before picking up all the capsules and flipping open their case.
Bulma stopped crying all together when she heard Goku laughing. 'How can he laugh at a time like this?!"
"Goku! You little br-"
Goku held up her container, which held inside of it one small capsule since all the rest still resided in Goku hands. Bulma felt her jaw drop and she smacked herself in the head.
"I missed it! I can't believe I missed it! Well, I feel like an idiot. But I'm a happy idiot. Than you Goku! I might not have noticed if you hadn't helped."
"You're welcome Bulma. Are you going to make your wish now?"
Bulma nodded and skipped happily as she clicked open her capsule. She took out the seven shiny balls and placed them on the ground. Then she took out another capsule and clicked it open. She took out her book and flipped through it quickly. It was the book which had told her about the DragonBalls and she needed to find the reference on how to call get her wish.
The book told her how to call the Dragon so she tried it, calling out what the book told her to. All at once the balls began glowing a bright golden yellow. She closed her eyes as the light brightened further and the wind picked up around her. When Bulma opened her eyes she looked up into the large eyes of an enormous green dragon.
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AN: I know it took me almost two weeks to get this chapter out and for anyone who might have been waiting for me to update I apologize. I realized last Friday when I tried to start this chapter that I felt completely uninspired. I've had to force myself to write this one and I'm sure it's not good but I just needed to get past this chapter. Maybe I'll feel inspired again after this. ::crosses her fingers::
If you would like to join my mailing list, just e-mail me at hibari_heza@yahoo.com or leave your addy in a review. Thanks. ^_^
Selenity Jade: Well, I got out three chapters last week. Does that make up for the shortness? I'm sorry this one was soooo late.
SkittleKicks: : Thanks. Oh, I'll have to watch that. I tend to forget myself. Lol
Lady of Flame: Thanks. Lol. I'll try to update quicker. I was updating fast...and then I became uninspired.
Empress Sarah-sama: I know, but maybe she'll figure out how to stop that. ^_^
Chapter 11
The Distraction
Disclaimer: If I could own them, I'd die happy, but I don't own DragonBall or any of its characters *sigh*
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Bulma ran quickly down the darkened hall, peering into rooms as she passed them, looking for an exit. All the while she heard the sound of pounding feet following behind her. She was starting to run out of breath and there was a cramp in her side but she couldn't stop. As she ran she tried to judge how close her pursuers might be but the echoing effect of the halls was of little help to her. Just as she rounded a corner she ran right into him and there was no doubting that she was in trouble now.
Bulma looked up fearfully at the man towering above her. His dark hair blocked the light to his face and cast his features into shadow, but she could still feel his piercing eyes searching hers. She caught her breath and made ready to stand and run once again. Suddenly though he leaned down towards her and Bulma had one wild moment to think that he was going to kiss her. Just as she was about to scramble away she heard yelling and crashing coming from all around her.
Bulma opened her eyes as they dragged Goku into the room and threw him onto the foot of her bed. As happy as she was to get out of that dream she was upset to still be in Vegeta's custody, and even less happy to see that they had captured Goku.
Bulma shot Goku one look of anxiety before Vegeta and his dark-haired lackey strode into the room. Vegeta completely ignored Bulma for once and stood staring at Goku.
"I never knew there were any others on this planet."
"Any other what Vegeta?"
Vegeta turned his attention to Bulma and growled slightly at her.
"You will stop speaking to me like that girl. I demand respect."
"Then earn it by letting us go. Until then, kiss off!"
Bulma knew that by saying that to Vegeta she was walking a dangerously thin line. She'd already seen his temper and really had no desire to again, but she wanted to know what was so interesting about Goku to him.
Vegeta growled at her again but instead of threatening her he shifted his attention back onto Goku.
"What is your name and who was your father?"
"Goku and I never had a father. But my grandfather's name was Gohan."
Vegeta sneered down at Goku. "That isn't your real name. Clearly you're low class so it's not important. But you ought to know your own heritage."
"My own what?"
"You are a Saiyajin, a race of great warriors of unparalleled strength."
"Unwhat strength?"
Vegeta growled at Goku's idiocy but other than that restricted his reaction to flexing and unflexing his hands.
"I will tell you that later, if I decide to spare you. I don't think I should bother; this planet already has enough brain-damaged weaklings. Speaking of which..."
At that point he made to turn to Bulma only to find that she was already off the bed and stalking towards him. Once her saw her moving towards him he twisted his mouth into a smirk and waited for her. She continued until she was an inch away from him and staring right into his eyes.
"Listen you, I happen to be a great genius. I'll bet I'm smarter than every person in this whole city, including you. I can build anything and I frequently make my own designs. So get off your high horse and learn to accept that even if I'm not stronger than you that I AM smarter than you. And if you want me to give you any information about anything then you'll have to learn to be a little less domineering."
"And what makes you think that you're smarter than me and the people in my city?"
"It's simple really. I already know that I have far more and better technology than you do. If I didn't, then you wouldn't have to ask me where the DragonBalls are."
Vegeta narrowed his eyes at Bulma and leaned closer to her face, even though she was already closer to him than he usually allowed.
"What technology? I want know."
"Why should I tell you? You would only use whatever I could give you to your advantage and by helping you I'd be helping to hurt and kill innocent people."
"It won't matter. Once I get the DragonBalls I won't need you 'genius.' Let's go."
Vegeta turned and walked from the room and for a brief second Bulma was so pissed at the condescending tone in his voice that she didn't immediately realize that the dark haired man was reaching towards her and that Goku was being dragged out by the guards.
"Where are we going Vegeta?!"
"Where you were found. You must have hidden the DragonBalls there. So, I'll go myself and get them."
Bulma looked over at Goku who smiled at her reassuringly even though he was still being dragged uncomfortably along by the guards.
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Once she was standing by the small pool and staring into the waterfall Bulma began to panic. She couldn't hand over the Balls and with Vegeta there it didn't seem as if she'd be able to get away. She could try to get far enough away with Goku and the DragonBalls that she could make her wish before Vegeta caught her, but it didn't seem as if that would be possible.
Vegeta watched Bulma stare into the water for a few minutes and then walked up behind her. He grabbed her arm and pulled her to face him, glaring down at her.
"Enough stalling. Show me where the DragonBalls are."
"They aren't here! I never said they were, you just assumed that....they.....were...."
Vegeta closed his eyes in frustration and tugged at Bulma's arm again.
"I said tell me. I won't listen to anymore of your crap."
Bulma was casting about frantically for something to say that he would believe, although she already knew that he wasn't inclined to believe anything that she said. She was about to open her mouth and offer up another feeble excuse when her ears caught a rustling off to the side.
Vegeta had apparently heard it too because he turned to look at the bush that was rustling wildly. He took a step forward, dragging her with him and then stopped. Vegeta tossed back his head and began to laugh but Bulma couldn't yet see what was so funny. Until she caught sight of another dark head slowly rising from the bush.
It was Yamcha! She couldn't believe it. He would dare to show himself in front of her after he had betrayed them to Vegeta.
"So you were still hiding around here were you? Well, it was a wise decision to give yourself up.Goku ass Now I won't have to waste men looking for you."
"Can it Vegeta. No one here is interested in hearing you brag. And I'm not here to surrender. It's true I didn't try to help her before, but I've decided to this time. You're probably not as tough as you think you are and now that you're away from your palace and all your guards I might have a fair chance."
"Not likely."
Vegeta shoved Bulma to the ground and strode towards Yamcha. The two young men faced each other and got into fighting positions. Yamcha cast Bulma a quick smile before concentrating on Vegeta. Since this was likely the only distraction she would get Bulma knew that she had to take it. The dark-haired man was watching Vegeta and Yamcha so Bulma crawled over to her clothing. Her capsules weren't there but she hadn't expected them to be. She threw her clothing on over her swimming suit and walked towards Goku's guards.
As soon as she got close enough tapped Goku on the shoulder. He and his guards had been too busy watching the fight between Vegeta and Yamcha to notice her. Goku turned to her and she dragged him silently away. They got several yards away before Bulma turned around. Vegeta was smirking so much that Bulma knew he was enjoying it and she wondered if he was only toying with Yamcha, since they did seem to be evenly matched. After several more yards Bulma stopped and got her capsules from Goku. Once they had a jet out they climbed in and were on their way.
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Bulma hopped off the bike and started looking through her capsules. She went through them all and couldn't find the one that held her DragonBalls.
"Ahhh! Goku where is it?! Where's the capsule with the balls in it? I need that!!"
"It's there Bulma. It has to be. I didn't take any of them out. Look again."
Bulma sunk to the ground and started sobbing.
"My DragonBalls! I've lost them. And now I won't be able to make my wish!"
Goku sat down next to Bulma and picked up all of her capsules. He went through them one at a time holding them in front of her until she opened her eyes and shook her head. He put the ones he'd showed her on the ground as he went. Finally there was only one capsule in his hand and he knew it had to be the one.
He held it in front of her eyes and Bulma stopped sniffling. Her head started to move. Goku let out a frustrated sigh as she shook her head again. He sat there listening to Bulma sob for a few more minutes before picking up all the capsules and flipping open their case.
Bulma stopped crying all together when she heard Goku laughing. 'How can he laugh at a time like this?!"
"Goku! You little br-"
Goku held up her container, which held inside of it one small capsule since all the rest still resided in Goku hands. Bulma felt her jaw drop and she smacked herself in the head.
"I missed it! I can't believe I missed it! Well, I feel like an idiot. But I'm a happy idiot. Than you Goku! I might not have noticed if you hadn't helped."
"You're welcome Bulma. Are you going to make your wish now?"
Bulma nodded and skipped happily as she clicked open her capsule. She took out the seven shiny balls and placed them on the ground. Then she took out another capsule and clicked it open. She took out her book and flipped through it quickly. It was the book which had told her about the DragonBalls and she needed to find the reference on how to call get her wish.
The book told her how to call the Dragon so she tried it, calling out what the book told her to. All at once the balls began glowing a bright golden yellow. She closed her eyes as the light brightened further and the wind picked up around her. When Bulma opened her eyes she looked up into the large eyes of an enormous green dragon.
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AN: I know it took me almost two weeks to get this chapter out and for anyone who might have been waiting for me to update I apologize. I realized last Friday when I tried to start this chapter that I felt completely uninspired. I've had to force myself to write this one and I'm sure it's not good but I just needed to get past this chapter. Maybe I'll feel inspired again after this. ::crosses her fingers::
If you would like to join my mailing list, just e-mail me at hibari_heza@yahoo.com or leave your addy in a review. Thanks. ^_^
Selenity Jade: Well, I got out three chapters last week. Does that make up for the shortness? I'm sorry this one was soooo late.
SkittleKicks: : Thanks. Oh, I'll have to watch that. I tend to forget myself. Lol
Lady of Flame: Thanks. Lol. I'll try to update quicker. I was updating fast...and then I became uninspired.
Empress Sarah-sama: I know, but maybe she'll figure out how to stop that. ^_^