Bulma stared out of the window at the country road. Vegeta growled as he drove over yet another bump.

"I hope that fool Goku knows where he's going."

Bulma continued to stare out of the window. 17 and 18 had fallen asleep long ago.

"Hey woman! You still with us?"

Bulma jerked her head round.

"Huh? What?"

"You ok?"

"Oh yeah I'm fine."

She laid her hand on her stomach and winced in pain.

"Just feel a bit sick that's all."

"Want me to stop the car for a bit?"

"Nah. I'm ok."

"Whatever you say."

Goku's car

"Remember the time you and Vegeta were fighting in class and you scared the teacher so much he ran out of the room?"

Goku laughed.

"Yeah. I remember that. Good memory Chi. But remember that time you and 18 poured glue on the heads chair? That was classic!"

Chichi laughed along with him.

"Yeah. That was funny."

Krillin looked at the two oddly.

"You two seem to be getting along well."

Goku glared at him and Chichi turned her attention back outside.

An hour later

Goku finally turned off the country road and into a beautiful glade. Surrounded by many kinds of trees. He parked and turned off the engine. Vegeta parked behind him. Bulma, 18 and 17 were still asleep. He got out of the car and dug around in his pocket, pulling out a purple and silver capsule. He threw it on the ground and a tent appeared in a puff of smoke. He opened the boot of his car and grabbed his and Bulma's luggage. Throwing open the tent he dumped it inside. Goku and Krillin did the same. Chichi took her stuff inside of Goku's tent and stayed there. Krillin grabbed his bags and sighed when he realised he would be alone that night. Goku woke up 17 and 18, but when he went to wake Bulma Vegeta grabbed his arm.

"Leave her. She didn't feel well. She needs her rest."

"Oh ok."

17 threw his capsule to the ground and 18 carried her things inside happily. 17 trudged into their tent behind her.

(A/N: btw I am not trying to make it sound like 17 and 18 love each other. Well, I mean they do because they're family but I don't mean to make it sound like they're a couple if I do. But I mean they are brother and sister so they do care about each other. I think its v sweet.)

Everyone was sitting outside talking when Bulma awoke. Vegeta looked up at her and she climbed out of the car.

"Hey. You're awake. Come and join us."

Bulma rubbed her head painfully.

"Nah. I think I'm gonna go have a rest."

"But you've been asleep the whole way here."

"Yeah I know. I'm sorry I just feel totally wiped."

"Well…ok then."

She walked over to her and Vegeta's tent. Halfway there she put her hand to her forehead and swayed before falling to the floor.

"Bulma!"

Everyone looked over at her. Vegeta rushed to her side. Chichi and 18 followed him hastily.

"Is she ok?"

Chichi put her hand on Bulma's forehead.

"Here. Let me look at her."

Vegeta picked Bulma up in his arms and carried her to their tent without another word. Chichi and 18 stared after them.

Vegeta carefully placed Bulma down on her sleeping bag. He took a glass of cold water and a flannel out of his bag. He poured the water over the flannel and placed it on her sweaty brow.

Later that night. Goku and Chichi's tent

Chichi crawled into her sleeping bag just as Goku walked in. He looked at her awkwardly ad she turned away from him. He sighed and slid into his sleeping bag. Chichi turned off their lantern and curled up in her sleeping bag. Goku looked at her through the darkness.

"I'm sorry Chichi."

He didn't get a response but he knew she was awake.

"I honestly am. I never meant to hurt you. I love you too much to hurt you. I love you more than anything else in the world. I would die for you."

He heard movements in the tent and suddenly Chichi was by his side, resting her head on his chest. Goku looked down at her.

"Does this mean I can put my arms round you now?"

Chichi giggled and unzipped her sleeping bag. Within minutes she was straddling and had her hands on his chest. She leant her head close to his, almost to tease him with her lips. Goku slid his arms round her back and pulled her closer to him. He started to nibble her ear.

"I love you."

"Oh for gods sake just take me now!"

Vegeta and Bulma's tent

Vegeta growled as he heard moans escaping out of Goku and Chichi's tent.

"Looks like they're back together then."

He said to no one in particular. He looked over at his sleeping partner and sighed.

I hope she's ok.

Almost as if she could read his mind, Bulma eyes fluttered open. She stared into the darkness.

"Vegeta."

He heard her voice call out his name

What was that? Am I dreaming?

"Vegeta!"

He crawled out of his sleeping bag and scrambled to her side. He turned on their lantern and saw her staring in front of her. Her eyes were open but she still seemed to be asleep. Her arms thrashed about wildly and she was calling his name. Vegeta picked her up in his arms and shook her roughly.

"Bulma! Wake up!"

Her eyes glazed over for a few seconds before they closed again and her body fell asleep in his arms. He held her to him and manoeuvred her into his sleeping bag, where he hugged her tightly as he fell asleep.

The next few days followed the same way. Goku and Chichi were inseparable. Krillin couldn't get near 18 without 17 cutting him off. Vegeta spent his days in his tent with Bulma. She occasionally opened her eyes, but didn't properly awaken. On the fourth day Goku broke away from Chichi and went into Vegeta's tent. Vegeta was sitting next to Bulma's sleeping bag, holding her hand. Goku walked over to him and placed his hand on his shoulder. Vegeta looked up at him and Goku could tell her had been crying.

"You're really worried about her. Aren't ya?"

"I love her. More than anybody else."

"She'll be ok. Bulma's strong. She'll pull through. In the mean time, it's not doing you any good just sitting in here. Come with us. We're going down to the river for a while. You really should join us. It would do you some good."

"Yeah. I guess so. Will she be ok here by herself?"

"She'll be fine."

1 hour later

Five drenched teens climbed out of the water exhausted. They started to the make their way back to the campsite. Goku stopped beside Vegeta, who was lying on the grass with his eyes closed.

"Yo Vegeta. You coming back?"

"Nag. Not yet."

"Ok. Well, don't come back too late."

"Just leave."

"Fine."

He walked away leaving Vegeta alone with his thoughts.

I hope she'll be ok. I just cant think what's wrong with her. What if it's something I did? This only started after we…What if this is all my fault?

He was disturbed from his thoughts by footsteps behind him. He sighed agitatedly.

"Goku, I thought I told you to leave me alone."

"Nice greeting."

"What the?"

Vegeta turned round and saw Bulma leaning up against a tree in her purple tracksuit.

"W…woman? Is that really you?"

She twirled around.

"The one and only."

Vegeta jumped up and ran to her, holding her tightly. Bulma curled her arms round Vegeta's neck and kissed him passionately.

"I missed you so much."

"What? You mean you could tell what was going on?"

"Yeah. I could hear every word. I could feel it when you held me. I tried to talk, I tried to hold you too, but I couldn't. It was like I was too weak. It's hard to explain. I slept a lot though as I couldn't really do much else. I dreamed about you a lot."

She placed her hands on his chest and looked up at him with pure love.

"I was scared. The only thing that made me feel safe was knowing that you were there."

"Well I wasn't about to leave ya was I?"

She rested her head on his chest as his fingers started to circles on her flesh.

"I loved it when you held me but I hated not being able to hold you too."

"I missed you. I need you a lot now."

She took a step back and stared him in the eye.

"I can't. I'm sorry. I don't want to right now."

"Why not?"

"I just…"

She struggled out of his arms and ran back through the forest. Vegeta stared after her.

Why wouldn't she want it? It's not like it would be her first time or anything. Maybe she does want it, just not with me. Maybe she's getting bored with me. We have been together for a long time. What if I'm losing her? I can't lose her. I won't!

He stood up and ran back to the campsite as fast as he could. When he got there he couldn't see Bulma anywhere. He looked in their tent and she wasn't there. He could hear Goku and Chichi making out in their tent and it figured it wouldn't be the best time to call on them. He went over to the last tent and punched the material of Krillin's tent.

"Yo."

Vegeta opened the tent and walked inside.

"Baldie, has Bulma been through here?"

"No. We thought she was with you."

"Crap."

He ran out of the tent and jumped into his car.

I will find her. No matter what.

Those were his last thoughts as he sped off down the country road.

An hour and 20 minutes later

He had looked everywhere. Every road, every lane every deserted alley. He looked up as he saw the sign welcoming him to the next village.

She couldn't have gotten this far in that amount of time…could she? What if she hitched a ride with someone? No. She wouldn't be that stupid.

His eyes scouted the pavements either side of the road. The whole place was deserted apart from the occasional person walking home with shopping. He slowed down as he saw a girl with light blue hair, lying on the pavement. He cut the ignition and ran to her side. He picked her up in his arms and shook her gently. She opened her eyes to him weakly.

"Vegeta…"

He sneered at the scent of her breath.

"You're drunk."

"I am? On yeah."

"You're coming back right now."

"No! Take me back to the pub. I met a really nice guy there. He was walking me back to his house when I collapsed…where did he get to anyway…"

"He probably left because you're so drunk and he's probably drunk too and can be bothered with you. I'm taking you back to the campsite right now. Whether you like it or not!"

He picked her up and took her to his car. He placed her in the passenger, where she passed out almost instantly.