Chapter 2

It's the closing of the curtain
In the play that was my life

Ten days remained until the inevitable came to pass. The gang had been able to fix a couple of more ships thanks to the twenty-four shifts that had been taken up by everyone. Even Piccolo decided to pick a wrench and start repairing what needed to be repaired.

Though there were several ships ready for take off at a moment's notice no one would believe the story that Mr. Briefs had told to the press. Even the world champion's words did little to move the people of Earth. It just seemed that no one could believe that such a horrendous incident could actually come true. So in return for their efforts the world pointed and laughed at those little who knew what was really going to happen.

As the rest of the world made up their mind to turn a death of the warnings to come the Z gang decided it was best that there was no more that they could do. All they could hope for was those who believed the broadcasts would come to Capsule Corp. and seek some type of refuge, however, none came.

As Bulma frantically tried to track down enough food on such short notice she cursed herself for not inventing some machine to produce food instantly. Along with ChiChi, 18, and Videl the women all went to any supermarket they could and literally bought out the entire store. The women just hope it would be enough to supply them for awhile.

It was their mates' job to finish packing and start capsizing the food. Goku was tempted on more than several occasions to eat everything in site, but thankfully a helpful reminder from Piccolo and Vegeta changed the Saiyan's mind.

Less then a day remained until the world would enter Armageddon. Everyone was trying to get a good night's rest before that dreading hour, but everyone except Vegeta seemed to sleeping uneasily that night.

The prince lay awake with his arms resting behind his head. Bulma slept soundly next to him. He could hear her soft breathing as she inhaled and exhaled. Vegeta smiled slightly as he gazed upon his mate in the darkness of night. He once again focused his attention to the ceiling though as his thinking returned. It's no use. Staring up at the damned ceiling won't get me any sleep. I might as well get up.

Vegeta slowly moved Bulma's arm, which was placed lazily on his chest. He got up out of their bed as quietly as possible. He didn't bother putting on his robe. Instead he opened up the double doors that led out onto the couple's balcony. Vegeta sat down on a deck chair and looked out across the vast city lights in front of him, knowing that this was last night he would ever see this place like it was then.

Vegeta closed his eyes, trying once again to catch some sleep. Just then he heard a noise and slowly opened one eye. He watched as Bulma opened and closed the door. "Hey you."

Bulma jumped, "Kami Vegeta, don't do that."

Vegeta chuckled, "Well if you weren't so damned noisy, woman, I might not have heard you."

Bulma rolled her eyes and walked over to sit next to her mate. Instead the prince grabbed her arm and pulled him onto his lap, "come here woman."

Bulma made a slight noise as she landed on top of Vegeta. He hugged his mate tightly to him as he continued to look into the abyss. They both sat in silence for several minutes until Bulma decided to break it. "What's on your mind?"

"Just thinking…"

"About what?"

"I'm thinking about what I could have done to prevent all this. I mean you humans have continued to fascinate me ever since I arrived here. I can't believe that at one time I actually wanted to get rid of you all. I guess Namek changed me for my own damned good. Ever since then I've done everything I've possibly been able to save this race. Now here I am sitting waiting for the end of the world as we know and there's not a thing a can do. I just feel so powerless."

"Who are you and what have you done with my Veggie?" Bulma asked as she stared up at him.

Vegeta smirked, "You think you're funny don't you? Seriously though I never thought I would have been able to feel this way."

"Well I don't know what to tell you. I guess our race has always tried to destroy itself throughout the ages. I can't explain why, it's just in our nature."

"I don't understand it. You'd think that life would be more important then some stupid war. Humans confuse me."

"Sometimes powerful people want to use violence to prove a point." Bulma replied.

"Well whatever the case. I'm just hope that we get through this."

"Vegeta we'll be fine. When all this is over with we can go to Namek and wish the Earth back. It's that simple."

"If you say so."

"Now come on let's go try to get some sleep." Bulma said as she got up and held out her hand.

Vegeta took it, but pulled her back down. "Let's just stay right here."

"Vegeta no let's go back inside, besides I'm freezing."

"Well we'll just have to do something about that now, won't we?" Vegeta replied as one of those evil smirks spread across his face.

"Vegeta, out here?"

All Bulma got for an answer was Vegeta's lips on hers. All coldness began to melt away as Vegeta's touch warmed her both inside and out. Just as the mood was beginning to settle in though Vegeta abruptly stopped and the sound of whaling sirens filled the air. "Ah damn what the hell is that noise?" Vegeta yelled as he covered his sensitive ears.

"Oh no... Vegeta we need to get going now!"

"What?"

"We need to get on the ships now!" Bulma yelled as she got off of Vegeta once again.

The prince groaned as he continued to cover his ears. They both quickly got dressed and went down to the main floor. Everyone else was heading that way as well.

"Is everyone here?" Bulma asked.

Everyone replied, "Yes."

"Good now listen up. We need to get going. I'm sure we only have a few minutes before the sirens go out."

"What's the big deal about sirens anyway?" Goku asked groggily.

"Those are warning sirens that were setup a number of years ago just incase something like this ever happened. They're warning for everyone to take shelter underground, because of what's coming."

"What's that?" Goku asked as he yawned.

ChiChi sighed and smacked her husband in the side of the head, "Oh yeah!"

"Everyone onto the ships and start them up." Bulma explained.

"Uh Bulma?"

"Yeah Roshi?"

"Um… well about the ships…um…"

"Spit it out old man!" Vegeta demanded.

"I forgot to fuel them!"

"WHAT!"

Roshi scratched the back of his head, "well I figured we have time tomorrow morning."

"How many ships did you refuel?"

"Um… just… um… one."

Everyone in the room fell over. "OLD MAN…I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!" Vegeta yelled.

Roshi began running for the door, but not before being tackled by the prince. "Vegeta!"

The ki-ball in Vegeta's hand disintegrated as his attention went to his mate, but he still had Roshi by the shirt collar. "We'll deal with this later. For now let's get going."

Vegeta growled, let go of the old man, and pointed at him. "Don't think this is over."

Roshi sweat-dropped and then looked over at Goku and Krillin. Both turned their backs and started whistling. "No good… so much for having any friends."

Everyone rushed to the only ship that was actually ready to go. They all piled in and thanked Kami that Roshi decided to put fuel in the biggest one. Bulma rushed to the controls and started it up. "Hold on everyone!"

Countless chapters left unopened

Tragedies inside

- Disturbed