Shock. How could one not expect it after hearing such a tale? Goku's mouth was so impossibly wide that his jaw ached. He sat down slowly, allowing his knees to give as he found the chair behind him. First he looked down to the floor and then back up to the orator. Vegeta stood in front of him, stoic and unwavering. His mouth was a straight line as he patiently awaited Goku's reply.
"No..way," Goku finally managed, clasping his hands together.
"Way," Vegeta answered, not averting his gaze. Goku shook his head.
"You can't be sure about this! I mean, she wouldn't…"
"She would."
"She admits to this?"
"Of course not!" Vegeta bellowed. He turned away and paced back and forth. After one rotation he stopped. "I hit her, you know." Goku looked up in shock.
"Why?" Vegeta opened his mouth as if to say something but shut it again. Instead he shook his head and put his hands over his face.
"That's a good question Kakarott, I don't know the answer."
"She hurt you." Vegeta looked up angrily.
"No shit! Of course she hurt me! Fuck! Why am I telling you this?"
"Because you've held it inside you for two years. Why didn't you just tell us the truth?"
"Tell you the truth? Oh yeah, I'm sure that would have went over well! Guess what kids, mama's a whore! Yeah, that's right, she fucked an animal and LIKED it!" Goku looked bothered by Vegeta's outburst.
"Ok Vegeta, so she did. How do you know there wasn't a reason? I mean, maybe she did it to survive! Maybe if she hadn't of done it, they would have killed her!"
"Yeah, maybe! You don't understand! She was ENJOYING it! I watched the whole thing! She didn't hesitate for a second! As soon as Chimera showed up, they were at it." Vegeta looked down. "I've seen her like that before, it was genuine Kakarott, make no mistake." Goku lifted an eyebrow then sighed in resignation.
"Vegeta, that was two years ago. So what if it was genuine? Maybe she's changed now. Can't you just forgive and forget?"
"She hasn't changed! She stays in the same room with that damn animal! I bet they're fucking right now! How do I 'forgive and forget' that?" Goku looked up with determination.
"You spy!"
"Spy?"
"That's right! We'll suppress our ki's and go land on Bulma's balcony. She doesn't have any doors to it, just curtains. We'll sneak into her room and check things out!"
"You're serious about this?"
"Why not?" Goku exclaimed. He smiled and stood up. "Well, what do you say? I've never known you to back down from a challenge." Vegeta looked up and smirked.
"And I never will. Let's do it."
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'I can't believe I told him so much.'
'Believe it. You haven't experienced that much emotion in two years. I, personally, think that it's a good thing.'
'A good thing? How can you think that? I'm breaking down inside!'
'You've been through worse.'
Bulma laughed dryly. Yes she had. She lay upon her bed, still completely dressed. Bulma had no will power as of yet to get up and change. Chimera lay beside her. Unbeknownst to her, two Saiyan warriors had snuck into her bedroom and were now huddled in a dark corner. Chimera's ears pricked up, but he did not mention what he sensed. A sudden idea sparked into his mind.
'Talk to me.'
'What?'
'Talk to me with your voice.'
'Why?'
'Because I want to hear it.'
"Very well," she finally conceded. "I don't understand you sometimes, Chimera!"
'But I understand you!' Bulma sat up, no longer feeling fatigue.
"Yes, you do understand me. You understand me all too well!" She grinned and stood up, walking to her closet.
'So you've finally got the strength to change?'
"Well, it takes a lot of strength! I mean, especially after the power up today! I haven't gotten that high in a long time! Oh well, so I was a bit rusty, I'll be ready when Galvan comes."
'You think so?'
"Yes I think so!" She replied, unzipping her body suit. She gasped as she finally unclasped it all the way. "That damn thing leaves no room for anything! Oh well, it does a good job of scaring off Sutras!" She slipped the body suit off. "It's so funny how they're afraid of red!" Now she stood before Chimera completely nude.
'You're really beautiful Bulma, you know that don't you?'
"I'm not beautiful Chimera, I'm far from it!"
'You're a perfect being.'
"I'm not a perfect being! Galvan made an obvious mistake."
'No he didn't.'
"Whatever!" She walked back to the bed. "It's too warm tonight to wear anything. Don't you ever get hot with all that fur?"
'It suits me well.'
"I'm sure it does."
'You want to cry, don't you?'
"Cry?" She exclaimed, her voice breaking. "Why… would I …want to cry?" A single tear followed by another descended down the soft curve of her cheek. "Dammit Chimera!"
'I sensed your pain.'
"Of course you SENSED my pain! When have I NOT been in pain?" She began to sob and put her head down on Chimera's back. "Kami!" She gasped. "Do you know that I haven't cried in two years?"
'I think it's time you did.'
"Trunks hates me!"
'Why do you think that?'
"Why, he told me as much! Oh Chimera, I didn't want to lie to him but I had to! He couldn't know the real reason!"
'And just what is the real reason?'
"Why are you asking me what the real reason is? You KNOW the real reason!" Bulma screamed furiously.
'Just tell me.' Bulma sighed.
"The real reason.." she said to herself. "I left because he wanted me to."
'You think he really wanted you to?'
"Of course he wanted me to! He fucking told me to go away!" She shook her head. "Bastard never even asked me why… Thought that we really… Oh Kami, it's useless to complain like this! I should have moved on a long time ago."
'You did, you've become an assassin.'
"Yeah, I'm an assassin now! Gee, I thought I was gonna have it bad!" She replied sarcastically. As if on cue, the videophone turned on. Bulma sighed and sat up. Grabbing a sheet, she wrapped it around herself and walked up to the phone. By turning on the switch, Sed's face soon was augmented on the wide screen.
"Bulma!" The Fredan exclaimed cheerily.
"Another target!" She replied, exasperated. Sed frowned at her frustration.
"Now, that's not like you! You love the hunt!" With this he grinned. "Even I know that!"
"I took out your damn Corinths, now give me a break!"
"I COULD do that, but I think you'd be mad at me! Besides, this is an enormous target! I know of no one else who could assist me."
"And my fee?" Sed paused a moment to leave her in anticipation.
"100K," he finally uttered. Bulma's eyes widened. Sed laughed and nodded his head. "Yes, my pretty girl, 100K! You wouldn't have to take a target for months! Then again…I think you like the kill! Yes, you like it a lot! Still though, 100K all promised for this one!"
"There's a catch!" Bulma said, sitting down. Sed sighed.
"Yes, there is. I want you to take Gangus." Bulma stood up.
"Take down an employer? You've got to be insane! He's worth a lot, Sed!" Sed put his hands up in defense.
"I know, I know! But he's a problem… to my corporation. You know how that can be!" Bulma growled and turned.
"I won't do it for so little," she said, walking back to her bed. Sed slid a tongue over his lips.
"150K." She didn't turn. "200K," he tried. Bulma kept her back to him. Sed sighed and looked down frowning. "You want a LOT more I suppose?" Bulma turned.
"500K, and I know you can manage that!" Sed gasped at the sum, but then conceded.
"Very well, I'd be an idiot to try and barter with you! I've gained word that you're having some problems with that Effian ass Galvan! I'll give you time to take care of him before you have to take Gangus. It's no rush really… Take your time!" Bulma nodded.
"That'll do then," she replied. Sed smiled in relief and turned his attention to Chimera.
"I trust you're doing well?" He asked. Chimera snarled, revealing his white fangs. Sed laughed nervously. "Umm, well I'll take that as a yes!" He looked back to Bulma. "I pity that Effian!" He remarked. "Perhaps more then I pity Gangus! Ah well, good bye then!" Bulma stood and turned of the videophone.
"500K! I won't have to kill for years!"
'You like that idea?'
Bulma paused to consider.
"You know, I don't know! I've gotten so used to killing… It kind of got fun!" She shivered. "That's so awful!" She walked over and laid down beside Chimera, snuggling up close to his soft fur covered body.
'You're tired?'
"Exhausted!"
'Try not to worry so much.'
"Wish I could," she muttered sleepily. She closed her eyes and drifted off. Her breathing soon became even as she fell into deep sleep. Chimera looked into the corner at the two Saiyans who had witnessed the entire episode. Chimera nodded to them slightly, hoping they would understand.
Goku stood up hesitantly, knowing that the beast had detected them both. Vegeta stood up beside him and they walked cautiously out. Chimera followed them with his gaze as they exited the room. Then once both figures were gone, set his head down on to the bed and fell asleep himself.
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Vegeta hesitated before flying off the balcony. It had been a strange conversation, considering Bulma was the only one who had spoken. It seemed that she could converse with the animal. He was still unsure of what he had heard. She felt guilty, that he understood… but something didn't fit right. He shook his head, as if by doing that all of his problems would disappear. They didn't.
Goku looked over at Vegeta silently. He could tell the questions that were brimming in the prince. He sighed and turned to Vegeta.
"I think that was worth it!" Vegeta nodded in reply. Goku knew when he had overstayed his visit. "I guess I'll call it a night! See ya in the morning!" With that he was gone, leaving Vegeta to brood.
He barely even noticed the other Saiyan's departure as he considered what he had witnessed. Chimera and Bulma didn't seem to maintain a sexual relationship. Perhaps he could have been mistaken, but they didn't seem to be doing anything… like that. Bulma had been completely naked and all they had done was fall asleep together.
Vegeta showed the hint of a smirk on his lips. He recalled that whenever Bulma had been nude, there had been a lot of sex. The woman had as much stamina as he did. So, it only seemed natural that she would be the same way with Chimera if they had that same tryst going on. Maybe they had been sexually involved but got bored with it. That thought alone seemed stupid. Vegeta had been with Bulma for years and they'd never gotten bored with it! But then again, he'd never had sex with an animal. Maybe it was different. He shuddered at the thought. Crossing his arms he looked up at the stars. He stared in bafflement at the blue glow of Earth in the distance. Bulma's window was positioned to overlook Earth at night.
Soon he looked down, tired of the lovely view. She was still only a few feet away and his arms already ached for her again. He growled. How could he be wanting her? She was still a fornicating bitch!
Suddenly, that term seemed too harsh. Vegeta's eyes widened. Was he changing his mind about her? Insanity. Pure and simple insanity! Then another thought.
Bulma was an assassin! She killed for a living. He would never have imagined her wielding power. After consideration he had to admit, it was impressive. She commanded her ki well, and had precise control. She was probably a good assassin. From the sound of it, she was the best.
Erosion. His hate was eroding away. Slowly, it was melting. Perhaps he could be kinder to her. Partially kind. She didn't deserve the viciousness he'd so eagerly given her. Vegeta sighed and levitated above the balcony. Too many thoughts, better to be executed tomorrow.
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She woke up early and groaned. Her body ached from that last target. Oh well, she was used to that feeling. Looking up she saw that Chimera was gone. He liked to go hunting in the morning, so this didn't surprise her. Bulma shakily stood and walked slowly to her shower. She brushed her teeth still half-asleep and then splashed cold water on her face. Looking in the mirror, she groaned. The disaster staring back at her was pathetic. Walking up to the shower, she grabbed a bottle of shampoo and smiled mischievously. She was still naked so she ran into her room and threw a nightgown on. Then, sticking to her plan, she flew out of her room and into the horizon.
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Watching her leave, he found he had to follow. He hovered into the air and carefully hid his ki. Then, he took off with the same velocity as her own, amazed at how fast she could fly.
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Bulma landed at her favorite place on Remina. A cascading waterfall splashed into a deep pool surrounded by smooth rocks and plant life. Bulma sighed happily and discarded her nightgown on the creek bed. She set the shampoo down for the while and then jumped. She dove into the pool gracefully and soon emerged. She swam over to the waterfall and allowed the water to run over her face. Soon she retrieved the shampoo and began to clean her hair. When she was finished, she went into the deeper area of the pool and treaded water for awhile. A small fish brushed by her leg and she giggled absently.
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He watched close by as she bathed in the bright pool. She looked like a water nymph, her blue hair flowing with the liquid so perfectly. Her creamy body gracefully cut through the water as she swam and Vegeta found he was trembling. He shook himself out of it. Late last night he had promised himself he was going to confront her and now seemed as good a time as any. With steadfast resolve, he finally found the courage to make his way out of the foliage that had kept him hidden.
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She sensed him suddenly and realized he'd been there all along. Looking up, she saw his outline emerge from the trees. She swam to a shallower area near him where she could stand comfortably. Finally, he was in front of her. His face was set in determination and Bulma found she was holding her breath.
Kami he was handsome. She gritted her teeth and drove the thought away. Obviously that wasn't why he was here.
"I have to talk to you, woman," he said. He stood above her regally and Bulma found she wanted to smile. She didn't.
"I'm a woman now? I thought I was a whore, a bitch, something like that!" She replied, trying to keep her voice nonchalant.
"Would you prefer I call you that instead?" His voice was so cold. She looked down.
"I suppose not," she said.
"Good." Vegeta said and cleared his throat. He suddenly realized he didn't know what to say.
"So why are you here?" Bulma asked, looking back up to him.
"Because, woman, I need to speak to you!" A moment of silence.
"About….?" Bulma asked. Vegeta was silent still. He couldn't find the words to say. Bulma did.
"You still blame me for what I didn't do, don't you?" She exclaimed. Vegeta's eyes narrowed. He looked down at her angrily and Bulma knew that her words had struck a nerve.
"Why do you look at me this way? Did you ever once ask me why? Did you ever really even care? How ironic...I thought my heart was safe with you. Trust, that's what I had. You didn't." Vegeta looked up. Trust, that word was so commanding.
"How can I ask you the answer to what I already know?"
"Because you don't know!" Bulma replied, tears falling from her eyes. "You only think that what you saw was the truth. You wouldn't allow anything to sway you!" Bulma laughed loudly. "You think I fucked Chimera! You think that's what we did, don't you?" Vegeta said nothing. "Don't YOU?" Silence as he looked upon her.
"Yes, that's right, I saw you fuck him! I saw you loving it too!"
"That's what Galvan saw too! We did it to be free! If Galvan thought we were bonded then he'd free Chimera, thinking that he now controlled us both! It was a mock performance so that we could get out of there."
"Stupid woman, you lie!"
"The entire time… through the whole thing, all I thought about was getting back to you! Wishing you were there and thanking Kami you weren't… Well you were, and you saw what Galvan saw… You were wrong." Vegeta looked down at her in astonishment. She arched her beautiful face up to his, crystal blue eyes locking into his own.
"Why? Why do you do this to me!?" He screamed. A single tear escaped from his eye and rolled slowly down his cheek. Bulma saw it and realized he was starting to believe her.
"I'm telling you the truth! You have to believe me! TRUST me, dear Kami, just trust me," she pleaded. He stood there in contemplation. She sat below, caressed by the water, looking up to him in hope. He searched her face for something. He didn't know what he was looking for. Her tears had made her face wet, but they had not shielded her perfection. Kami he yearned for her.
"No!" He bellowed. "NO! You're just lying to me! That's all, how can I believe you? Two years and you never came back! You weren't even planning on coming back. You're guilty woman! A guilty liar!"
"No!" She screamed back, shaking her head. "You told me to leave! When I tried to tell you the truth you hit me! I left because you didn't want me!" Vegeta paused and looked down at her.
"I shouldn't have hit you."
"I shouldn't have left."
"But you did, and you're guilty." He turned to leave.
"Vegeta!" Bulma looked up in surprise. She had said his name. For two years that name hadn't entered her thoughts or touched her lips. He turned around and looked at her once more.
She stood in the water there; blue hair encircling her graceful form and Vegeta held his breath. There stood the temptress of perfection before him. There she stood, surrounded by beauty that enhanced her own. He tensed up and found he could not move, her vision held him captive. He had to leave her, she was wrong, he knew that.
Then, he remembered how she had looked beneath Chimera. He regarded her coldly and turned around. This time, he left. Bulma watched him leave. Watched him exit the scene without a second glance. She stood within the water and suddenly felt so pathetic. She was nothing. Putting two small hands upon her face, she sobbed uncontrollably. Vegeta could hear her as he left, and fought the urge to turn around.
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Chimera lay upon the bed and thought. He had turned his mind away from Bulma for the day to consider what was to be done. He couldn't understand why he wanted Bulma to go back to Vegeta. The man had been so cruel to her. However, she loved him, that Chimera was sure. He had read her mind many times and within it had seen beautiful memories. She had been so happy and he had taken it away from her. Perhaps he thought it was his fault. Or maybe it was that he loved Bulma so, he couldn't stand seeing her distraught anymore. However, Chimera knew that he had to make Vegeta believe Bulma's faithfulness.
The beast got up and descended from the bed. Galvan would be here soon and he had much work to do until then. With firm resolve he realized what he'd have to do. He'd make Vegeta know the truth. However, the price was so high. For in doing so, he'd have to give up Bulma.
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Author's Note: Okie dokie, hope this was ok! Gee, that was a tense little scene now wasn't it? Heheh, hope you all liked! More to come, obviously!
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