"WHAT!" Vegeta bellowed.
Chi-Chi covered her mouth.
Gohan covered his eyes.
Bulma plugged her ears with her fingers.
"Vegeta remain calm," Chi-Chi said.
"CALM? I am calm," Vegeta stated.
"You certainly don't seem calm," Bulma stated.
Vegeta growled. "Fine, I'll lay off the subject, for now, but don't think for one second I approve of this," he stated.
Chi-Chi smiled. "Thanks for understanding, Vegeta," she said.
"Yeah yeah whatever. We'd all better get going. Woman I'm staying at your place tonight, we have things to discuss," Vegeta stated.
"Stay at my place? But Vegeta won't somebody come looking for you?" Bulma asked.
Vegeta shook his head. "I was planning on staying out the whole night to clear my head so I told Nappa and the rest of them I was staying at 'Blaze's' place. This way I'm not really lying not that I care," he stated.
Bulma nodded. "Okay, follow me," she stated grabbing his hand.
Vegeta became all sweaty. 'It's happening again. That damned feeling,' he thought.
Bulma smiled at him seeing him blush. "I wuv you Veggie Bear," she said her eyes sparkling.
Vegeta blushed deeper. "You too woman," he stated.
Bulma giggled as they left, Bulma waving at Chi-Chi, Kakarot and Gohan.
Chi-Chi turned to Kakarot, who was gazing at her.
"I better go," Kakarot stated. He was about to leave when Chi-Chi grabbed his arm. Kakarot looked at her. "Yes Princess Chi-Chi?" he asked.
"Please stay for a bit longer, Kakarot," Chi-Chi pleaded.
Kakarot smiled and nodded. They spotted their son on the floor asleep. Kakarot picked him up and sat down on a chair with Gohan in his lap. Chi-Chi sat next to him. Kakarot stroked Gohan's hair.
"He's great, isn't he?" Chi-Chi questioned.
Kakarot nodded then turned his attention from his son to his mate. "Princess Chi-Chi, I'm sorry," he stated softly.
Chi-Chi was confused. "For what?" she asked.
"For leaving you," Kakarot replied solemnly.
Chi-Chi's face softened. "It wasn't your fault," she said.
"Yes it was. If I hadn't ever revealed my feelings for you none of this would have happened," Kakarot stated turning his head away.
Chi-Chi smiled sadly and turned his head back to face her. Tears were rolling down Kakarot's cheeks.
"I'm really sorry. I'm a terrible mate and a worse father," he stated.
"Don't say that Kakarot. That's far from the truth. You're right about one thing, though, Kakarot. If you wouldn't have said anything none of this would've happened. I'd be miserable, most likely betrothed to some self-conceited elite, and not have Gohan. Can't you see I've never been happier than when I am with you? I love you, Kakarot," Chi-Chi stated.
Kakarot wiped his tears. "I love you too, Princess Chi-Chi," he stated smiling.
Chi-Chi giggled. "Another thing we have to work on, you don't have to call me Princess Chi-Chi you know," she said.
"I know but I must always call you by your proper name, Princess Chi-Chi," Kakarot stated.
Chi-Chi giggled again. "I remember one time you called me Chi-Chi, remember?" she asked leaning closer to him.
Kakarot turned red. "How could I forget?" he questioned. He remembered that very well.
Chi-Chi leaned closer. Kakarot closed the gap between them as he kissed her softly soon overcome by passion. When they separated they were both flushed. Chi-Chi rested her head on his shoulder.
Kakarot kissed the top of her head. "You should get going," he stated.
Chi-Chi looked up at him. "But where will you stay?" she asked concerned.
"Bulma is allowing me to stay here. That way I won't be spotted," Kakarot answered giving her a swift kiss on the lips. He gave Gohan to her.
"Bye, Kakarot," Chi-Chi stated as she got up.
"Goodbye, Princess Chi-Chi. See you soon," Kakarot said as he watched her take her leave. He sighed. He missed her already.
At Bulma's placeThey walked into her house.
Bulma turned to face him. "So, what'd you want to talk about?" she asked closing her front door.
"Where should I begin? For example, back there, was that a slave revolt?" Vegeta questioned.
Bulma nodded.
"Are you their leader?" Vegeta asked.
"Yes I am," Bulma stated.
Vegeta nodded. "Where were you taken?" he asked.
"To a farm far north from here," Bulma replied.
"What did you do there?" Vegeta asked.
"I was a slave, Vegeta," Bulma answered.
Vegeta looked at her. "What ever happened to your father?" he questioned. He didn't see the old man anywhere.
"He died a long time ago," she stated sadly.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I know how much he meant to you," Vegeta said.
Bulma nodded as she started to cry.
Vegeta embraced her. He rubbed her back soothingly. "Shhh, it's okay now. You're safe and with me again. I'll make sure we're never separated again," he whispered into her dark hair. He grabbed a chunk of it. "Is your hair stuck this way?"
Bulma shook her head. "Temporary. It lasts a few months before I dye it again," she stated.
"I miss your hair. It was different, I liked it. It was the color of the daylight sky same as your eyes," he stated.
Bulma smiled. "I can take out my contacts if you want me too," she stated.
Vegeta nodded as he watched Bulma go into the bathroom, take out the contacts and put them in their container. She walked back to him her cerulean eyes sparkling like Vegeta remembered.
"There they are," Vegeta stated referring to her eyes.
Bulma giggled. "I've missed you so much, Vegeta," she said.
"And I you woman. More than you could ever imagine," he stated.
"Would it hurt to call me Bulma? Why don't you make up a nickname for me like I did you?" she asked.
"Like what? Bulmie pie?" Vegeta questioned.
They both started to laugh.
"Oh Veggie Bear," Bulma said. Vegeta looked at her and kissed her lips passionately. When they separated Bulma's eyes were full of tears.
"Woman," Vegeta gasped as he wiped her tears with his fingers.
Bulma smiled. "12 years is a long time to be away from the person you love," she stated.
Vegeta smirked. "That's for sure," he stated kissing her softly on the lips.
"Veggie Bear, how is this going to work?" Bulma asked.
"How's what going to work?" Vegeta asked.
"Us. You have what less then three months to choose your mate," Bulma stated turning her head from him as tears filled her blue orbs once more.
"Bulma," Vegeta whispered as he turned her head towards him cupping her cheeks kissing her lips gently. "I'll find a way for us to work, I swear."
Bulma smiled weakly. "How do you know there even is a way?" she asked.
"I know. My father is not going to get in the way again," he replied.
"But how do you know?" Bulma questioned.
"I just do. I won't allow him to take you away from me twice," Vegeta answered pulling her into a warm embrace.
"I love you," Bulma whispered.
"I love you too. I love you too Bulma," Vegeta whispered into her ear. (I love when Vegeta is all sensitive)
The next morningVegeta walked into the palace and entered the mess hall for breakfast. Chi-Chi and Gohan were there. Vegeta sat down in his seat.
"Morning," Chi-Chi said to him.
"Whatever," Vegeta stated looking around the room. "Where's Father?"
Chi-Chi shrugged. "I don't know," she said.
"You don't think," Vegeta started.
"No he couldn't know, could he?" Chi-Chi questioned.
"I wouldn't put it against him," Vegeta stated. Just then their father walked in and sat in his seat.
He looked at his children who were looking at him. "What?"
Vegeta and Chi-Chi shook their heads. "Nothing." They turned their attention to the food being brought in.
That afternoon
Vegeta started to walk out of the palace when Chi-Chi ran up to him with Gohan at her side.
"You going too?" she asked.
Vegeta nodded. "No reason to stay here," he replied.
They walked into the village once more and walked into the secret room place. Bulma and Kakarot were already there. And when they saw the three of them enter they smiled widely.
Bulma came up and hugged Vegeta tight. Vegeta let his arms creep around her waist. "I missed you Veggie Bear," she stated.
"And I you woman," Vegeta stated before kissing her on the lips. Bulma wrapped her arms around his neck crushing his mouth onto hers.
Kakarot came up to Chi-Chi and Gohan. He gave Chi-Chi a small smile and then ruffled Gohan's hair. Gohan smiled and gave his father a hug. Kakarot also hugged the small boy, a huge grin on his face.
Chi-Chi smiled at the father and son. Gohan let go of his father and Kakarot set him down on the floor. Kakarot smiled again at Chi-Chi, gazing at her lovingly.
Gohan looked from his father to his mother then back at his father. "Kiss her already," he urged Kakarot. Kakarot chuckled as he walked up to Chi-Chi and kissed her briefly. Chi-Chi swung her arms around his neck as Kakarot put his hands on her back pulling her closer. But they then heard a growl and backed away. They looked at Vegeta who had his arm around Bulma's waist.
"Not in front of me or I'll be forced to take matters in my own hands by burning Kakarot at the stake," Vegeta stated. (Hehe overprotective Vegeta)
Bulma hit him playfully on the chest. "What's wrong with them kissing? Apparently they've done a lot more than that…oops," Bulma said covering her mouth.
Vegeta growled again. "Don't remind me. It's taking all of my self-control not to go over there and choke Kakarot myself," Vegeta said.
Kakarot gulped and backed away from Chi-Chi laughing nervously. Gohan was confused at what Bulma had said. 'More than that?' he thought.
Chi-Chi glared at Vegeta. "Mind your own business. I'm not a little girl anymore," she stated putting her hands on her hips.
"So you still act like one," Vegeta stated.
"Ugh, you're so arrogant you know that?" Chi-Chi questioned.
"Yep…but you love me anyway," Vegeta stated smirking.
"Not if you keep this up, and wipe that damned smirk off your face," Chi-Chi said.
Bulma sweat dropped and decided to join in on the conversation. "Vegeta why don't you just drop it for awhile okay," Bulma said.
"Why should I?" Vegeta asked looking at her.
"Because if you do…." She whispered into his ear.
Vegeta smirked evilly and stopped talking about it.
"Okay, now that that's settle I say we tell you guys that the a few weeks ago and we met this young man," Bulma started.
"And?" Vegeta asked.
"He was from the future," Chi-Chi stated.
Vegeta laughed and Kakarot just looked at her.
"It's not something to laugh about. In his timeline, Vegeta, I die," Bulma said.
Vegeta stopped laughing and looked at Bulma. "Are you serious?" he asked.
"Yes very and now that I have your attention…he said that I was going to be hung actually because I was caught with you…so thanks for killing me Vegeta," Bulma said sarcasm dripping in her voice at the end.
"But who? Father?" Vegeta questioned.
"Exactly, about a year and a half from now," Bulma said.
Vegeta and Kakarot's jaws dropped. (And Gohan's. He gets the situation)
"You get hung too Kakarot," Bulma stated.
Chi-Chi's face fell. "You didn't tell me that Bulma," she stated looking at her then gazing at Kakarot.
"I was gonna," Bulma stated, "oh, and don't forget Krillin, 18, and Piccolo as well."
Vegeta looked at her. "So you're going to die…but you can't leave me now that I have just got you back," he said.
"I know, Veggie Bear, but I don't plan on dying. I plan on not getting caught," Bulma stated proudly.
"And how do you propose we do that, I have a time limit you know? Or did you forget?" Vegeta questioned.
Bulma's face fell. "I know that," she whispered.
Silence.
Just then 18, Krillin, and Piccolo walked in.
"I'm so better," 18 stated crossing her arms.
"Nuh uh, I am," Krillin said.
They froze.
"What the hell?" 18 asked.
"Hey guys," Bulma said.
"What's going on in here?" Piccolo asked.
"We were discussing stuff," Chi-Chi stated.
"With him?" 18 questioned pointing at Vegeta.
"Got a problem with me, slave girl?" Vegeta asked.
18 growled and shook her head. "Asshole," she mumbled.
"What are you guys doing here anyway?" Bulma asked.
"We wanted to talk to you about the next meeting," Krillin stated.
"Oh, well that might have to be postponed until next Friday, spread the word," Bulma answered.
Krillin nodded and he and Piccolo dragged and enraged 18 out.
Bulma looked at Vegeta. "There was no need to call her that," she said angry.
Vegeta shrugged. "Woman, put your contacts back in," he ordered.
"Why?" Bulma asked.
"We're going to the palace," Vegeta stated.
"Why?" Bulma asked.
"I have a plan," Vegeta replied.
"Like what?" Chi-Chi asked.
"You'll have to see," Vegeta answered.
Bulma reached into her pocket and got her contact's case. She put them back in. "Let's go I guess. Later Chi, Kakarot, Gohan" she said.
Vegeta grabbed her hand and they were off in a flash.
Chi-Chi, Kakarot, and Gohan watched them go.
"They certainly like to ditch us don't they?" Chi-Chi questioned turning around to look at her two favorite men. (Vegeta's third)
"Sure do," Kakarot replied.
Gohan looked at his parents. "Mom, can you, me, and Dad finally be a family now?" he asked.
Kakarot looked at his son then turned to Chi-Chi waiting for her to respond.
Chi-Chi smiled. "It sure does Gohan," she answered.
Gohan and Kakarot smiled as they embraced into a family hug.
'We're finally a family,' Chi-Chi thought.
Kakarot looked at her.
'We certainly are,' he thought to her.
Chi-Chi looked at him shocked. 'It's been awhile since we did this,' she thought.
'I know. I love you my princess, more than you can imagine,' Kakarot thought smiling.
They all separated.
Chi-Chi walked up to Kakarot and cupped his cheeks. She kissed his lips softly. 'I love you too. I love you so much, 'she stated in thought. Kakarot grinned and held her tight.
Gohan smiled at his parents.
('Okay ya'll when the writing's like this it's thoughts through a bond')
Vegeta and Bulma's P.O.V. (when they got to the palace)
Bulma and Vegeta walked down the hall hand in hand.
Bulma looked at Vegeta. "So what's the plan?" she asked.
Vegeta smirked at her. "You'll see soon," he answered. They walked into the throne room where the king was.
Bulma looked at Vegeta doubtfully.
"Yes, son?" King Vegeta asked.
"I have found my mate," Vegeta stated smirking.
Bulma and King Vegeta lifted an eyebrow.
"Really?" King Vegeta questioned.
Vegeta nodded. "Yep, Blaze here. She will be the next queen of Vegeta-sei," he replied.
Bulma smiled though still in doubt. 'I'm going to be what? Vegeta, you better know what you are doing, there is a lot at stake here,' she thought.
King Vegeta smiled. "I'm glad you've found one suitable, I approve of her. The ritual will be held in two weeks. And don't worry about the planning, I'll take care of it all," he stated.
"Thank you, Father," Vegeta said. He turned to Bulma. "Let's go."
Bulma nodded and they left the room. "Are you insane!" Bulma exclaimed.
Vegeta smirked. "It's perfect…he'll never suspect a thing," he stated.
Back inside the throne room
King Vegeta was in deep thought. 'I was sure he'd never find anybody after the slave girl. And he suggested her. This commoner called Blaze. Something is not right here, and I'm going to find out what it is. You're up to something, Vegeta, and whatever it is I'm going to know soon. You can't hide anything from me as hard as you may try to.' He started to laugh menacingly.
Bulma and Vegeta's P.O.V.
They walked down the hall.
"Hello, sire," said Nappa who was in front of them. He bowed at Vegeta.
"Nappa. You remember Blaze, right?" Vegeta questioned.
Nappa nodded getting up. "How could I ever forget such a beautiful face?" Nappa questioned.
A blush formed on Bulma's cheeks. "You're too kind," she said.
"Back off Nappa. She's my new mate to be," Vegeta told his lifelong guard.
Nappa looked at Vegeta. He was sure Vegeta would never move on. He smiled. He bowed at Bulma. "I'm happy to hear Vegeta has found a suitor," Nappa stated.
"Thanks, we're happy too, right Veggie Bear?" Bulma slipped.
Vegeta glanced at her. "Let's go my queen," Vegeta stated taking off with her.
Nappa watched them go. 'That's funny, Bulma used to call him the same thing, huh?' he thought then shrugged it off.
They walked into Vegeta's room. They leaned against the door.
Bulma sighed. "That was close," she stated.
Vegeta nodded. "At least it wasn't my father you slipped to," he said.
Bulma nodded. "Thank goodness. We'd be in some deep shit then," she said. She then looked around the spacious room. "It hasn't changed a bit. It's been a long time since I was in here," she stated sitting on the big bed in the middle of the room.
Vegeta sat next to her and kissed her forehead. "Too long. " he stated.
Bulma smiled. "I love you Vegeta," she stated.
Vegeta smirked. "And I you woman," he stated,
Bulma gazed up at Vegeta then looked at her hands and fiddled with them. "Vegeta, I love you and I couldn't be happier mating to you…but we can't do this. It could never work. We can't get mated," she stated in a serious tone.
Vegeta frowned and looked at the love of his life, stunned. The only woman he'd ever love was saying they shouldn't spend the rest of their lives together. What was up with that? Isn't that what she had always wanted? Vegeta was confused. "And why the hell not?" he demanded to know.
Here's chapter four!
What did you think? Wasn't that all sweet?
Next time: We find out Bulma's fears and reasons of why her and Vegeta can't get mated. And what's this, King Vegeta is about to discover them! What's all going to happen you ask, well you'll have to stay tuned.
Caryl Mc: Wow, LONG review! Cool! I know evil King Vegeta, he's catching on to them. Uh oh! I give you another chapter! Yeah, blackmailing wouldn't work, but maybe they have to play his game, ya know? I have a scythe in my closet. Poor you, getting chased around by everybody. Krillin screeching, that's scary. Thanks for putting it on your favs. Hear from you soon, right?
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