Me: What's this? AN UPDATE! --jumps for joy-- Here's chapter nine!
Universal ChattingChapter 9- Welcome to Earth
Bulma's POV
"Yes, Vegeta. I will always be here."
After I had said those words, Vegeta had smiled and fainted. I guess he was contented with that for now and decided to go back to resting. I did try to pick him up, expecting him to be heavy, but was greeted with a very light weight. Goku wasn't kidding when he said he was like a skeleton.
When he wakes up the first thing he's going to do is eat.
I did me best to put him back on the bed gracefully, but failed miserably. I heard him whimper in pain and my heart cried with his pain. I covered him several blankets to him nice and warm. I glance back at him before I leave the room, turning off the light.
You'll be strong again, Vegeta. I promise. They can't hurt you anymore.
With that last thought, I left to my room. Climbing into bed, I buried myself in covers and pillows, falling fast asleep.
I awoke with a grinning Goku right in my view.
"Hey, Bulma! Good to see you're awake. We're about to land. We would've landed sooner, but the computer decided to wait." He said the last sentence in confusion.
"I programmed the computer like that. I don't like landing at night; it causes too much commotion. Plus, my father would have pestered me about waking him up." I said.
Goku seemed to accept that and left me to dress and freshen myself up. I didn't bother taking a bath. I'd just take one when we land. Leaving my room, I check on Vegeta. He was still asleep. Goku was also in the room, on the computer.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"Chatting." He says simply. I raise an eyebrow.
"With who?"
"Dunno…"
I roll my eyes and walk up behind him. I smile when I see all too familiar screen names.
Brightblonde: my name is not an oxymoron!
I laugh. Looks like these two are fighting. I then notice that she changed her screen name. I push Goku out of the chair and sit down.
TeenageGenius: sorry about him
Taliethetequito: about time you got here, that guy was getting on my nerves
TeenageGenius: sorry, how come you changed your name, blonde?
Brightblonde: the numbers on the end seemed pointless
I blink. Yeah, that sounds like her. I laugh.
Radditz: she changed it cuz her dumb brain couldn't remember what numbers she put
I groan. Oh just great!
Brightblonde: that is not true!
Radditz: yes it is, right talie?
Taliethetequito: I'm not saying anything
Radditz: you don't have to say it
Brightblonde: there's nothing for her to say!
I sigh and decide to intervene. If I don't, this fight will last forever.
TeenageGenius: Radditz, must you fight with her?
Radditz: of course
I growl. I can just imagine his smug little face right now. One day I'm going to punch that guy.
Brightblonde: bastard!
Radditz: bitch
Brightblonde: asshole!
Radditz: whore
Brightblonde: that's it, I'm leaving!
I slam my hands on the desk and scream. Goku flinches, scooting further away from me. I glare at him and growl again.
"You're stupid brother is about die…again." I say in dark voice.
Goku laughs nervously and scratches his head.
"He was fine last night. We got along great!"
TeenageGenius: now look what you did!
Taliethetequito: yeah!
Radditz: oh don't get you panties in a knot, she's just being a baby and you know it, she gets upset over everything
I couldn't argue there. He was right after all. Everything he said seems to make her upset. I don't see why she cares about his opinion so much. He's just another guy being an ass. I sigh. I guess I'll never know.
I look up to see that Talie had signed off. My eyes narrow. Radditz…
TeenageGenius: for Kami's sake Radditz! What did you do to make her sign off?
Radditz: I made fun of her name
I fall out of my chair.
TeenageGenius: why must you be an ass?
Radditz: its fun
I growl and decide to just drop the subject.
TeenageGenius: what did you and Goku talk about last night?
Radditz: everything really, it was awkward at first tho. We didn't know what to say until I asked about Gohan.
I smile and glance at Goku. He smiles back.
Radditz: how's Vegeta?
I smile again at his concern for his Prince. I glance over at Vegeta and see that he is just waking up.
TeenageGenius: here, ask him yourself
I stand up and go over to Vegeta. He looks at me with those lost eyes again. I smile and grab his hand. Talking to Radditz will help him feel happier. I'm sure it will put Radditz at ease a little. I lead Vegeta to the computer and show him Radditz is on.
"Would you like to talk to him? I can put him on web cam and microphone for you." I ask softly. He takes a moment then nods without saying a word. He sits down, wincing in pain. Goku and I don't say anything. He logs on to his own screen name. I lean over him and activate the microphone. I catch him whiffing at my hair and I blush a little. He turns his attention back to the computer. With a nudge of my arm, Goku and I leave the room and head for the deck. The computer showed we had about 30 minutes for landing.
Good, that gives them some time to talk.
"Bulma, how bad exactly were those wounds?" Goku asked. I look down sadly and shake my head.
"They were horrible, Goku. Especially his insides. They tore him up so badly, Goku! I hate them! I hate them!" I scream out my pain. Goku stays silent, allowing me to vent.
Thirty minutes flies by quickly and soon we are landing on solid Earth. I felt so good to be home. I know I wasn't gone that long, but I still missed it terribly. When the hatch door opens, I make sure Vegeta is by my side. He stands beside me, shaking somewhat and holding on to my arm. I do not pull away.
We walk out and are greeted by the whole gang. I guess my father couldn't keep his mouth shut.
Figures.
Goku goes ahead and begins to tell everyone what exactly happened. He left out what those bastards did to Vegeta and for that I am glad. They don't need to know any of that just yet. Vegeta needs to settle in first.
When Goku finishes, he signals for us to come out. I reassure Vegeta by rubbing his arm.
"Don't be afraid of these people. They won't hurt you." I tell him. He nods once. I lead him out and go straight through the crowd. I just want to get him in the house. The gang follows us inside. As I take Vegeta upstairs, Goku tells them to wait in the living room.
I take Vegeta to an extra room in the hallway next to mine.
"This will be your room. You can do whatever you want to it. It's yours now." I say. He looks around in surprise.
"I get my own room? No more cages?" he asks. I flinch. Cages? They put him in cages? I bite back a growl and nod.
"No more cages. You're a free man now."
He smiles at me. A true smile. I smile back and show him around a little more before brining him back to his room.
"I have some clothes you can wear. I'm sure you're tired of wearing that robe. I'll be right back."
I had given him a robe earlier, being it all I had aboard the ship. I come back a minute later carrying baggy blue jeans, a pink shirt that said 'bad man' on the back, and some black sneakers. He takes them gladly and I leave him to change. He comes out of his room, fully dressed. I smile and poke slightly.
"There you are handsome." I tease. He blushes the cutest blush I'd ever seen,
"I'm not handsome." He says. I frown before smiling again.
"Yes you are. Before you know it, you'll have babes all over you. Hell, you'll even have guys after you." I laugh. He smiles slightly.
I lead him down stairs and to the living room. Everyone was there waiting for them. Once Vegeta was in view, they all waved. He waved back shyly. Silence over took us all until Gohan walked up and tugged at Vegeta's jeans. Vegeta looked down for a minute before bending down to Gohan's eye level.
"Are you really from outer space?" the little Saiyan asked. Vegeta chuckled and nodded.
"Yes, I am. Would you like to hear about it some time?"
Gohan nodded eagerly and laughed.
"So, Vegeta. Are you a Saiyan like Goku?" asked Yamcha.
"Yes." Vegeta replied, showing off his tail. They all tensed at the sight of the tail, remembering what happened when Goku had his tail. Vegeta noticed this and tucked it away, looking nervous all over again. I smile at him and rub his shoulder. I lean over and whisper, "Don't worry. The tail just makes them nervous. They'll be fine." He nods.
Deciding to lighten the mood the only way I knew how I said, "How about we all go out and get something to eat?"
They all nod and head for the door. Turning back to Vegeta, I smile.
"After that, I can show you around the city. Teach you a little about your new home." I said,
"My new home?" he asks.
"Yep! Welcome to Earth, Vegeta."
Me: All right, that's the end of that chapter. Not much happened, I know. Oh well. It's still an update, right? I gotta work on my other stories. Review for me!
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