Of Pets and the Past

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Chapter 13: The Reunion

Hey people! I'm at work now, so chapters will probably tae longer to get up, but I'll try my best! I have created my own site now where I will be posting all my fanfictions, music videos etc. If anybody would like to submit any fanart, or anything Dragonball Z really, check out my site and contact me. Yu can find my site on my bio.

One more thing, my friend, who created Bulmy and Geta with me has told me that I have been spelling Bulmy wrong, and that it should be spelled Bulmie. I agree with her that it does look cuter, but would appreciate it if you would vote for which one you like better and I will use it in the next chapter, if there is one.

Last Time

Before long, days had passed and the Briefs family was ready to leave. They set out on their way and before long arrived at the spot where they would meet all their friends again.

They turned the corner and saw…

TONGUE!

Vegeta fell back as he was given the same greeting from Fluffy that he had received so many years ago. He blinked the drool out of his eyes and looked up to see the many smirking faces of all the Z Warriors and their families.

"Guys!" he shouted happily "It's great to see you!"

A hand quickly shot in front of the Prince's mouth as he realised just how enthusiastic he sounded. He blinked rapidly, surprised at his own out burst before quickly folding his arms and turning around with a huff.

Everybody burst out laughing and the Prince sighed, relinquishing his hold on his well known attitude and smiling at all those around him which of course resulted in them creaming and running away!

"I take you never smiled around them?" Geta asked as he leaned closer to his father so that he could whisper "Judging by their reaction…"

Bulmy blinked and looked at her mother who was shaking her head and laughing. Vegeta shrugged at his sons question and smirked.

Before long, the briefs had bribed the Z Warriors out of hiding with the promise of cookies and stories and they were all sitting in a circle, talking about the years gone by. Vegeta sighed as he noticed his two eldest children weren't present, but kept his happy façade up, so as not to arouse any suspicion as to whether he was okay or not.

Hours rolled by and before long night had come. The Z Warriors sighed in the peaceful night. The stars were twinkling, a gentle breeze was blowing, Goku was snoring so loud that many thought his lungs would burst and the grasshoppers were playing cricket. (Bad pun, I know, but I couldn't resist!)

A hard nudge from Chichi woke the slumbering Saiyan and he grumbled in protest, but soon quietened when the frying pan came out to play. This earned number of chuckles in the group. Some things never changed, but then again, some things did.

Vegeta sighed and gazed up at the stars. It was amazing how there could be stars in other world, but then again, he supposed it was just another dimension with planets and what not.

Piccolo's eyes narrowed as he looked into Vegeta's eyes. Anybody even remotely close him would know that he was hurting right now. All of the Z Warriors had noticed, ut decided not to say anything for fear of making him feel any worse. None of them had heard from either Trunks nor Bura since they had left so long ago.

"Vegeta?" Bulma called "Are you hungry?"

The prince shook his head in a 'no' gesture, but didn't take his eyes off the stars. Everything was silent except for the rustle of the leaves in the trees and the gentle crackle of the wood, burning on the camp fire they were now sitting around.

All eyes were on the Prince. He sighed once more and turned back to the Z Warriors with a knowing look.

"Thanks for not saying anything" he said "But I already know that you know, so you don't have to hide it nay more"

"They'll come back Vegeta" Krillen soothed

"I'm sure shorty's right" Piccolo agreed "I mean, they can't stay mad forever right?"

Krillen and Vegeta frowned, but both for different reasons than the other.

"You obviously don't know them that well" the Prince stated "They can hold a grudge forever!"

Silence followed that statement until Geta cleared his throat and all eyes turned to him.

"OH MY GOD!" Goku screamed "THERE'S A VEGETA CLONE SITTING NEXT TO ME!"

"I am Vegeta!" The prince stated angrily and whacked Goku around the head "Idiot!"

"Oh … sorry!" Goku grinned "OH MY GOD! THERE'S A VEGETA CLONE SITTING NEXT TO ME!"

Geta was quick to scurry away from the scary man and next to his mother, taking quick panicky breaths.

"What's wrong with you!" he cried

Goku blinked slowly several times before grinning and putting a hand behind his head.

"Oops!" he grinned "My bad!"

Vegeta shook his head and opened his mouth to speak when…

"OH MY GOD!" Goku screamed as he leapt to his feet and pointed an accusing finger at Bulmy "THERE'S A BULMA CLONE!"

"I'm not a clone!" Bulmy cried angrily

"Oops" Goku stated and turned to Bulma "THERE'S A-"

Goku silenced and sat down and the frying pan struck his head hard. Collective contented sighs were heard and the group returned to silence.

"Daddy?" Bulmy asked "Why do you want Bura and Trunks to come back so much anyway?"

"To put it bluntly" Vegeta stated "I want Bura to come back because she's my favourite and I want trunks to come back because he's my first born son and well, you always hold a special place in your heart for the first born"

Bulmy blinked and turned to her brother.

"So we're second best?" she asked

"No" Geta replied "You're a mummy's girl and I'm a daddy's boy"

"So?"

"So Trunks was a mummy's boy and Bura was a daddy's girl"

"Oh … so it's all a game of favourites?"

"Yep"

"Cool"

Silence reined once more until a strange noise emanated from piccolo's direction. The namek wasn't looking so good when all eyes turned to him and he laughed nervously.

"W-What?" he asked slowly "I aint got nufink (hiccup!) special"

"Hand over the booze Namek!" Vegeta ordered as he held out his hand "I need it for the mood I'm in!"

"I want some!" Goku cried "Can I have some Chichi? Can I? Can I?"

"I don't know…" Chichi drawled

"Gohan?" Goku asked, turning to his first born son "Can I? please?"

"Oh alright then!" Gohan smiled and Goku cheered pulling out a glass from nowhere and holding it out to be filled.

Before long, everybody at the reunion was drunk and happy, singing songs that none of them new and telling each other about the good old days between hiccups and slurring.

Midnight came and most were asleep, except for Vegeta and Geta. Bulma and Bulmy lay asleep, curled up next to each other for warmth whilst the men of the family sat side by side gazing at the stars.

"Dad?" Geta asked "Do you think we'll ever see Bura and Trunks again?"

"I don't know" Vegeta replied honestly "Why?"

"I kinda miss 'em"

Neither of the Saiyans were really drunk, but they weren't sober either. Geta yawned lazily and stretched.

"I'm headin' to bed now dad" he stated "See ya in the mornin'"

"Night" Vegeta whispered as his son curled up next to his twin sister and just like when they were babies, wrapped his tail protectively around her waist.

Vegeta yawned and stretched as his son had done before leaning back on his elbows. He was about to lie down and let sleep claim him, when an all too familiar voice broke the silence of the night.

"Daddy?"

Well, what do you know? It wasn't the last chapter! I'm going to try and keep this going until chapter 15! I had almost given up hope until one review I received. Thank you so much for all the ideas you offered, your constant support is always appreciated!

Until Next time!

Clarobell