"Bulma, are you alright?" Bulma opened her eyes and blinked a few times to clear her vision.
"Yeah, I'm alright, you?"
"He didn't do any damage."
"Yes, he did." Bulma started to cry. "I was so close to making the biggest mistake of my life."
"You mean if we had…" he trailed off. Bulma nodded.
"I'm feeling so guilty. What was I thinking? What about Trunks and Vegeta? I wasn't even thinking about them! How horrible a person doesn't think about their family? I know it's crazy, especially after his performance, but I love Vegeta. I'm so sorry for leading you on."
"Bulma, the guy threw you against a wall!"
"He shows his love very oddly."
"That's not love, its abuse! And he threatened to kill you!" Bulma shook her head.
"I knew how he'd react, I took that chance. And he's never, ever hit me before. He was angry."
"You can't blame yourself for him! A spouse should never, ever, under any emotional stress strike their lover."
"I'm not blaming myself! Stop making it sound like an abusive dating video! He's the Prince of Saiyans, not an idiot highschool boy! Plus, I'm a genius, not a stupid highschool girl. Vegeta once told me, right after Trunks was conceived, that Saiyans mate for life, and their love and trust runs deeper than anything. I betrayed that trust! I broke his heart! Maybe you can't understand us, but we love each other in our own way. I'm going back to him."
"Bulma…he said he'd kill you!" Yamcha protested.
"I know he won't kill me. But he's very emotionally unpredictable right now. I don't know what he'll say." Yamcha touched her hand.
"If you're determined, I won't stop you. However, please stay here another night, let him cool down and think."
"Alright." Bulma agreed, "I'm going first thing in the morning though."
"Dad, Shiriga-san just came over. She's been waiting for you; she said she had something to tell you." Trunks said shortly. "She's in the living room."
"Good." He entered the living room.
"My Prince, I have something to say."
"As do I. I've reconsidered your offer. I'm going to help you start a new Vegeta-sei." Shiriga's lips turned into a wide grin.
"We'll serve you to the best of our abilities."
"You said you had something to tell me." Vegeta reminded.
"Yes, and now that you're coming with us, it's more urgent." She brushed his face with her hand.
"You will require a queen when we reach our colony. I offer myself to you, if you will have me." The image of Bulma and Yamcha together flashed through Vegeta's mind. He kissed Shiriga deeply.
"I accept your offer. Remove your garments."
Bulma left Yamcha's house early in the morning. Now, she was gathering her courage to ring the doorbell. At last, she did. Moments later, Vegeta opened the door. His upper lip curled.
"I said I'd kill you if I saw you again." he growled.
"You won't do that. I know you."
"You're right, now leave."
"Vegeta, I screwed up! But I did not have sex with Yamcha; I swear to God, I did not sleep with him! For the past few weeks I've been debating if I should leave you or not. I know now that I love you! I only want you…please Vegeta…believe me…I love you."
"You were kissing him, if I hadn't showed up who knows what would have happened!"
"I don't know what would have happened! I betrayed your trust and now…" she sank to her knees, "I'm begging you to take me back, please! I screwed up so badly! I love you and Trunks so much! Please…"
"Get up. No mother of my son should be in that embarrassing position." Bulma rose to her feet.
"I'll be back at 8:00 tonight, please decide by then." She started down the path.
"Wait. I've already made my decision." She turned around. "The brat would have a fit if you didn't come back. You know how much I hate when he cries. It's too disgraceful. Therefore, it's only fitting that you return." Bulma took a running leap and embraced Vegeta.
"I'll do anything to earn your trust back." She whispered. "I'll go gather my things, and I have to be at the office, so I'll still be back around 8:00."
"Shiriga." said Vegeta as he closed the door.
"So, you're not coming after all. Why do you care so much about a human?"
"You'll be fine starting your new home without me. As for myself, I've created my own home." Vegeta opened the door.
"And last night?" Shiriga asked. "With all due respect, you have betrayed your human pet worse than she ever did to you. What will you tell her? Or will you?"
"Out." growled Vegeta. Shiriga laid her hand on Vegeta's face.
"Last night…what if conception occurred? I guarantee this is not the last you'll see of me my Prince." Shiriga closed the door gently, hiding a smirk with her long hair.
Bulma almost skipped down the office hallway. Everything would finally be back to normal. Better than normal actually, she didn't have any more doubts. And, she was going to quit avoiding Vegeta, and make certain Trunks's training sessions were less intense. Best of all, she now knew Vegeta loved her. If he didn't, he would not have taken her back.
"Bulma!" She turned around to see Yamcha running towards her.
"I've been trying to get your attention for the last five minutes." He panted.
"I was lost in thought, sorry." She smiled weakly.
"We negotiated lunch today, remember?"
"Oh, yeah! Sorry again."
"Where do you want to go?"
"Someplace secluded, where we can talk…"
"Oh?"
"Hot chocolate for the both of you, right?" Bulma nodded as the cups were placed on the table.
"Thank you." she said.
"It's on the house."
"Why?" Bulma asked, curious. The waitress looked uncomfortable.
"Haven't you seen? It's front page in the extra section…" She handed Bulma a newspaper.
"Oh shit…" Bulma cursed when she found the extra section. The page was taken up by a large photo of Vegeta. The headline read "Brief's mysterious lover to leave?"
"Yeah." commented the waitress. "Ever since you had your son, it's been an ongoing contest to see who can find out the most about your…husband?"
"How the hell do you know?" Yamcha asked incredulously.
"I'm an intern at the newspaper. So…is it true?" she said timidly.
"That depends." said Bulma, "Are the drinks still free?" The waitress nodded quickly.
"No, he's not leaving. It was just an argument. And you can tell your reporter friends I'm having my security upgraded." The girl blushed furiously.
"I'm sorry…" She grinned. "Great catch though, he's cute!"
"AMI!" Someone shouted from the back.
"Oh, I've gotta run, thank you very much Briefs-san." Ami ran away apologizing to her boss.
"That's what you wanted to talk about then." Yamcha said darkly.
"Yamcha, I should never have…"
"At least do one thing for me. Stop taking all Vegeta's crap."
"I never take his crap! Why do you think we have so many arguments?"
"I'll be damned if I can ever understand your relationship."
"I don't think even we understand it." Bulma chuckled, "We just love each other. And that's enough."
"I hope so. But if it's not…"
"Don't worry Yamcha. You'll find someone."
"I've never known you to be wrong Bulma."
"I am never wrong. See? Ami! Could you come here for a minute?"
"Bulma!" Yamcha groaned, hiding his face behind a hand. Ami rushed over.
"Yes Briefs-san?"
"My good friend Yamcha was just saying how pretty you looked." If Ami was red, it was nothing compared to Yamcha.
"R-really…?"
"Yep! He would like to take you out sometime. Only he's shy, so that's why I'm asking you."
"Well, there is this one movie I've been wanting to see…"
"Great! Why don't you go right now? I'll even cover it, and pay the restaurant more than they could ever get out of you in the next four hours. Go on." She pushed Yamcha out of his seat.
"You're nuts, she can't be more than twenty!" Yamcha said in an undertone to Bulma.
"You always did like younger women Yamcha. And she is cute." Bulma said in a normal voice.
"So, what movie did you want to see?" Yamcha asked Ami brightly as Bulma stuffed yen into his hand.
"I think it's a horror, or comedy, I'm not sure. I just said that so maybe you would go out with me."
"Oh, manipulative, I like that."
"So, Trunks…" said Goten tentatively, "you aren't moving, are you?"
"Nope!" Trunks said happily. "Guess what else? My mom apologized to my dad, and so everything will be back to normal!"
"I thought you didn't like normal…"
"It's better than this week." said Trunks darkly. He hadn't told Goten about his dad saying he hated humans. But since he wasn't moving, and mom was coming back, which meant Dad had to like humans, right?
"Helloooooo?" said Goten, "Trunks, you look like my mom does when my dad's training with his shirt off."
"Sorry. I was just thinking about stuff. I should get going Goten, it's almost eight, and I want to spy on my mom and dad."
"Ok, I'll see you tomorrow Trunks!" Goten waved as Trunks glided across the mountains toward town.
"I'm sorry Your Majesty, but I cannot allow the Saiyan prince to belong to a low life human!" Shiriga burst through the bedroom window.
"I'm not going with you Shiriga." Vegeta answered calmly.
"Why are you staying? This is a whole new beginning for the Saiyan race, how can you be willing to miss this? Why are you staying?"
"Damned if I know." He shrugged.
"This place has changed you." accused Shiriga.
"No. If you want to blame something for changing me then blame that damn woman and child! And that big oaf Kakarott while you're at it!" Shiriga came very close.
"Please, allow me to return you to the way of the Saiyan…" She nipped his ear.
"I have not lost the Saiyan way." Vegeta snarled. "I created my own version. I'm Prince; I'm allowed to do that."
"Of course, you're entitled. Show your way to the rest of the Saiyans." She lightly pushed him down onto the bed and began kissing him softly.
"Not that your offer is not enticing, but Saiyans don't leave their mates."
"You already had me; you're capable of leaving her."
"No…I'm not." Shiriga kissed him more deeply.
"Are you sure?"
"I called, but I guess you didn't hear." Vegeta jumped and pushed Shiriga away.
"Bulma!" he rolled off the bed.
"Stay out of this human!" Shiriga ordered. Bulma glared at her.
"I wouldn't stand too close to the window if I were you bitch." Bulma raised her fist and punched Shiriga right through the window. Her eyes then immediately filled with tears as she looked at Vegeta. She grabbed his shirt collar.
"How could you?" she sobbed into his shirt.
ONE MORE CHAPTER! YAY! The finale. Bum Bum BUM!