Hey peeps! I'm back!

Okay, I know I let you all down. It's been over a year since I updated this. Please forgive me! So much has happened... Too much to put in here.

Anyway, I'm going to wrap it up, so here's the long awaited last chapter. I hope someone out there reads it...

Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ... Veggie-kun talks to me in my head, though!

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Frieza stormed into his room, destroying guards that didn't move out of his way fast enough. 'How dare he!' Frieza fumed as he pushed the button that would connect him to the King. Vegeta would pay... dearly.'

King Vegeta's voice came over the intercom a moment later. "What can I do for you, Lord Frieza?"

"You will arrange for Vegeta to come to my personal quarters for a...training session tomorrow. I will expect him right after lunch." He turned the intercom off, not waiting for a reply. Oh yes, the prince would pay dearly for his actions.

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Bulma rolled over groggily, her arm reaching out for Vegeta's form. She opened her eyes when she couldn't find him. She looked around her, realizing that they were back in his mother's room. Memories of the night before rushed back into her mind, and she smiled to herself. She got out of bed and dressed hurriedly, then walked into the living room.

Vegeta stood staring out the window, oblivious to her approaching him. He jumped as she wrapped her arms around his waist, giving her a startled glance.

Bulma frowned. "Are you ok, Vegeta?"

"I'm fine, woman," he muttered. He turned his attention back to the window, lost in thought.

Bulma's frown deepened. "No you're not. What's wrong? You can tell me."

"I said I'm fine!" Vegeta growled, moving away from her. He fought to control himself, then said, "Leave."

"But..." Bulma started, confused.

"I said LEAVE!" Vegeta shouted, turning to her. "Is that so hard to understand? Is Kakarott's stupidity rubbing off on you? Here, let me show you!"

He took roughly by the arm and half pulled, half pushed her to the door. "Your room is that way," he said, pointing down the hall. "Now go!"

Bulma looked at him a moment, then turned on her heel and ran.

Vegeta sighed, watching her go. As long as Frieza was there, it wouldn't be safe for her to be with him. As much as he wanted her to stay, knowing she was safe was more important.

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Bulma rushed back to her room, angry tears streaming down her face. 'What did I do wrong?' She wondered. 'Why did he treat me that way?'

"Bulma?" Chi-Chi's voice came to her. Looking up, she saw Chi-Chi and Kakarott talking outside Chi-Chi's room. "Bulma, are you ok? What's wrong?"

"Did Vegeta say something?" Kakarott asked, anger showing clearly in his eyes.

Bulma ignored them as she made it to her room. She slammed the door, locking it behind her. She looked around a moment, then laid down on the bed and allowed herself to cry.

She had only been crying for a few moments, however, when she realized that she was not alone. Taking a deep breath, she looked around her room again; this time, she saw a form hidden in the shadows by the bedroom door.

She sat up quickly as it started to move toward her. She was about to scream when she realized who it was.

"L...Lord Frieza!" She gasped, staring at him. "What are you doing here?"

Frieza merely smirked as he continued to move closer. "So," he said in his high, rasping voice, "You are the one that my monkey prince has become fond of." He looked her up and down in a lazy sort of way. "Kind of cute, I suppose. Curvy, to be sure. A small bit of strength...nothing special, though. Maybe your brain is what drew his attention." Frieza gave her an evil grin, enjoying the way her fear made her tremble. "Then again... you don't look all that smart. What is my monkey thinking?"

By this time, he was standing over her, staring down at her angrily. "No matter. A problem easily remedied."

Bulma opened her mouth to scream, but before anything came out, her world went black.

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Vegeta had just made it back to his room when his father's voice came over the intercom. Vegeta growled angrily as he listened to his father's words. He was going to kill him, he resolved as he brought his fist down on the intercom, enjoying the way it shattered beneath his fist. Just as soon as he became the Legendary.

He sat down on the edge of his bed, sifting through his jumbled thoughts and emotions.

Frieza's personal quarters... Vegeta knew this meant on his ship. He shuddered. No way was he going there. Frieza would have to come get him himself. Then again, that's probably what Frieza wanted... Vegeta growled angrily. Stupid lizard...

Pushing those thoughts aside, his mind turned to Bulma. He scowled, angry with himself. Why did he have to go and yell at her like that? Because it's for her own good, whether she understood that or not.

He sighed, looking around his room thoughtfully. She had really seemed to like it last time she was here. After Frieza left, maybe he'd ask her to move in here with him. Perhaps that would make up for what he'd done. He scowled. She'd probably make him apologize...

A loud knock at his door interrupted his thoughts. He felt out with his ki and sighed again before getting up and opening his door. Chi-Chi and Kakarott stood there; the former looking furious, the latter more troubled.

"What did you do to my sister?" Chi-Chi screeched at him. "Where is she?"

"What are you talking about, woman?" Vegeta said, wincing. It took all his willpower not to cover his ears.

"She ran past us, crying," Kakarott said softly, watching Vegeta closely. "When we went to see what was wrong, she was gone."

"Her door looks like it's been broken down, and she's nowhere to be found!" Chi-Chi screamed in a panicky voice. "Where is she? If you've hurt her, so help me...I'll..."

She stopped at the look on Vegeta's face. He seemed almost scared, and this scared her even more. He left the room without a word, Kakarott and Chi-Chi hurrying to catch up.

"It was Frieza, wasn't it?" Kakarott said quietly, anger and worry evident in his voice.

Vegeta didn't answer. He practically flew down the staircase to the guest rooms, finding Bulma's room easily.

The door had indeed been broken down, and Vegeta took in an angry, ragged breath. He stepped inside the room, knowing she wasn't there, but having to look anyway. There seemed to be no struggle, so Bulma either left of her own free will, or there was no chance for her to fight back. He was willing to bet on the latter of the two.

Chi-Chi and Kakarott stepped back as Vegeta screamed, his power rising drastically. 'That lizard has gone to far! It's time to make him pay!' These thoughts tumbled through his mind, adding to the fury and worry already there. His eyes shifted to an aqua blue; his hair shimmered, then turned gold. As he gained control of himself, he realized he'd done it. He'd transformed. He was the Legendary.

His elation didn't last long. He searched for Bulma's ki, and found it on Frieza's ship. At least she was still alive. Not knowing how long that would last, Vegeta turned to Kakarott and Chi-Chi.

"Kakarott, come with me," he ordered. "Woman, go to your room. You'll only be in the way."

Chi-Chi looked at Kakarott, scared and slightly confused. He gave her a quick, light kiss, then nudged her in the direction of her room. He watched until she was safely inside, then turned to catch up to Vegeta, who hadn't waited on him.

The trip to Frieza's ship was a quick one. Both lost in their own thoughts, it was also a quiet one.

Vegeta's father stood outside the door to the landing bay, apparently waiting for Vegeta. His grin faltered as he saw his son's transformation. Then he grinned wider. "I knew you'd do it! I knew you'd become the Legendary! Now we can take over the universe! With Frieza by our side..." He never finished. A highly concentrated ki beam to the heart ensured he would never speak again.

Vegeta stepped over his father's remains, entered a code on the panel by the door, then moved into the room, Kakarott at his side.

They walked up the ramp at the entrance of the ship, ducking a little to get in. They stepped onto the bridge, noticing immediately that there was no one there. Apparently, Frieza had sent everyone away in anticipation of the prince's arrival.

They headed down a long corridor and up a flight of stairs. Vegeta remembered all to clearly being drug through these hallways, fighting with all his might against what he knew was going to happen. He had been too weak to protect himself. He quickened his pace. Hopefully, he'd be strong enough to protect Bulma.

Kakarott glanced at Vegeta, noting the determination in his eyes with a slight frown. He'd never heard the whole story about what had happened four years ago, but he knew enough to know that this was extremely difficult for Vegeta.

At the top of the stairs, Vegeta turned left. When they reached the door at the end of the hall, Vegeta paused a moment, taking a deep breath. He then blasted the door down and walked inside.

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So, what do you think? I know I said it would be the last chapter... But don't worry! The story is completed! I just thought this was an excellent place to leave it, so I did!I love cliffhangers!

Please R&R. I'll post the next chapter in a few days. I want to see how many people are still reading this... I'm awful... It's been almost two years since I've posted anything... I'm so sorry!

Til next time!

Ja Ne!