The night was so still and calm that Goku feared if he landed behind her, he would scare her. However, before he could find a way to solve this problem, Bulma turned her crystal blue eyes in his direction.
"I knew I sensed something familiar," she said. His eyes widened as he finally came down upon her balcony. Then after figuring out his dilemma, he flashed her a knowing smile.
"I forgot that you can sense ki now!" He stated. "Sorry for the impromptu visit, I hope you didn't think I was sneaking up on you!"
"I know you'd never do that," Bulma replied, looking back to the heavens.
"Well, ya know, people do things sometimes that no one ever thought they would be capable of!" Bulma turned around sharply, and her sad eyes beheld Goku's face. He looked at her apologetically. "I'm sorry Bulma, I didn't want to be mean… it's just that…"
"I know exactly how you feel," she said. Chimera was lazing beside her, his big head tilted upwards. He observed Goku with cold regard.
"Does Chimera not like me?"
'How did he get that impression?'
'Well, you do look a bit scary.'
'Like all of his muscles make him look gentle!'
"He likes you. He hasn't tried to attack you yet has he?" She asked lightly, looking to Goku for his reply. He smiled back nervously and put a hand behind his head.
"Gee, I guess not!" Goku squatted down to where he was eye level with the beast. "I hope we can be friends, Chimera!" He asserted, smiling reassuring at the animal. Chimera bowed his head in careful acknowledgement and Goku looked up in surprise.
"He understands me!"
"That he does," Bulma answered, looking down to her companion. Goku sighed and stood up once more.
"Bulma, we've been good friends… no. we've been best friends since forever! I'm sorry I acted so mean, but…"
"Goku, you aren't the one who should be apologizing, I'm the problem, not you!"
"You aren't a problem…"
"I was always the problem! I got in everyone's way from the get go. When did I offer any assistance to our plight? Tell me that!"
"You were my mother, Bulma! You raised me! With out you, I would still be some ignorant kid who didn't even know the difference between a boy and a girl!" Bulma grinned at the memory.
"Do you hate me, Goku?"
"How could I ever hate you Bulma?" Bulma sighed and looked down in shame.
"I deserve to be hated."
"And just why do you think that?"
"I abandoned everyone for my own gain. I left because… because I hurt so much."
'Chimera, what am I doing?'
'You're telling him the truth.'
'I can't do that!'
'Perhaps you should.'
'No! No, that's not was I should do!'
"You… hurt too much? Bulma, what you said before was that you got bored… you never mentioned being hurt…"
"Just forget what I said!" Bulma cried turning her back to him. He walked around and faced her once more. She turned away again.
"Bulma, you lied didn't you! You lied to me because you're afraid of telling the truth! Now what really happened? I know it has something to do with Galvan. Chimera's involved too, isn't he? I bet Vegeta knows the truth! Is that why he told us you were dead? Was it for your safety?"
"No," she uttered softly.
"Bulma, please. Just tell me why."
'Answer his question.'
'I don't want to.'
'You must.'
"I left because he wanted me to leave. I left because I didn't deserve him anymore. Chimera took me away."
"Who wanted you to leave? Galvan? Chimera?" Goku brooded. "Vegeta!" Bulma jerked slightly in a sign of recognition to his name. Goku realized this and strode up to her, putting firm hands on her shoulders. "What did Vegeta do to you?" Bulma looked up coldly.
"Don't ask me what he did to me, ask me what I did to him." Goku gave her a quizzical stare. She smirked darkly, and lifted her slender hands. She grasped Goku firmly by the wrists and removed his hands from her shoulders. "I'm so very tired now, goodnight Goku."
He couldn't stop her, so he watched her go. Unfortunatly, he failed to notice Chimera's hesitance before he entered the bedroom. The beast had a moment of conflict before following Bulma. Then beast and beauty were both within the room, entombed in darkness, and Goku turned away.
****
The banging was annoying so Vegeta finally gave in and opened the door. A worried Goku greeted him.
"And just what the hell do you want?" Goku surveyed his surroundings.
"Can I come in?"
"WHAT! COME IN?"
"What I have to tell you is confidential!" Goku's eyes looked startlingly dangerous and Vegeta found himself moving aside for the big Sayain. After Goku entered, Vegeta made sure to close the door.
"Well what are you bothering me for?" He commanded, standing straight, arms crossed. His demeaning gaze observed Goku with obvious outrage.
"I just talked to Bulma," Goku began.
"Oh, and what did that bitch have to say?" Vegeta said, turning away. Goku cocked his head in thought; yes there was definitely some underlying tension present.
"I asked her to tell me why she left."
"And?" Vegeta didn't even turn his head.
"She said… something about being hurt. Said 'he didn't want me anymore, I didn't deserve him.' When I asked her who 'he' was she wouldn't answer. So I said some names. When yours came up she flinched. So I asked her what you did to her. Well you know what's weird Vegeta? She turns around and says, 'don't ask me what he did to me, ask me what I did to him.' Now just what the heck does that mean?" Vegeta turned around and smirked.
"I don't think you want to know what that means!" Goku stepped forward menacingly, eyes narrowed, teeth gritted.
"Vegeta, I want to know EXACTLY what that means!" His reply was so forceful that Vegeta was taken aback.
"It's a long story," he added, begrudgingly.
"I have all night."
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'Why did I do that, Chimera?'
'Because your heart told you to.'
'I've lived for 2 years without my heart.'
'Perhaps it's reminding you it still exists.'
'Chimera… I know you told me not to concern myself, but I don't understand. I thought that after being together for so long that we were bonded.'
'A bond can only come when one gives its heart completely to another.'
'But I've given my heart to you!'
'Not fully. Most of it is still with him.'
'How can that be?'
'You deny yourself what you truly feel.'
'I deny myself a painful past!'
'Was it so painful?'
'He broke my heart!'
'I think you're too strong for him to do all that. Maybe he just bruised it a little.'
'Chimera!'
'Just an idea.'
'So you've given your heart fully to me?'
'How could I not?'
'It's comforting having the knowledge that someone loves you so. I've never before had the experience.'
'Oh yes you have.'
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Author's Note: Hehe, how bout that? We're cutting down to the nitty and the gritty! Yeah baby! Ok I'll stop with all that silliness. Anyhoo, B/V WILL be communicating more VERY shortly!
Special Note: I received a review that stated someone had drawn a picture of what they thought Chimera looked like! Well that sounds great, but I tried e-mailing and ALAS I was told the e-mail did not exist! So Mr. Anonymous, could you puh lease e-mail me? I'd love to see this picture! My e-mail is Jcool1985@aol.com or there's the newly made Jzer0Anime@aol.com I look forward to your reply.
Much luv, and Hidden Angel better update soon! Heheh
That is all ~JZero