-1Arms Of The Angel

Chappie 17

Upcoming Ball

By

Bulma

Vegeta watched as Bulma left. Not that he could blame her, but when she was around him, it felt…right. And before he went out to end Cooler's assault, just what the hell was that about? He almost kissed her. Of all things he could have done, he was about to have a lip locking frenzy make out session with that arrogant, selfish, stubborn as hell, loud harpy! Just what the hell was he thinking! ("I need to get out of this place and go meditate.") He thought desperately for his mind was thinking of "other" things he could have done with the Briefs' Daughter.

Vegeta abruptly stood up and headed towards the exit. This didn't go unnoticed anyone. "Prince Vegeta, do you think it is wise to…" Trunks began to state, but a death glare from Vegeta cut him off real quick. "Boy, you need to mind your own damn business if you know what is good for you." he hissed as he threw open the door and slammed it shut behind him. Everyone winced at this. "Damn him…" Trunks whispered. "Don't wo-worry Trunks. Pr-Prince Vegeta is always li-like this." Koji moaned as Andrea was taking care of a giant gash right across his right side shoulder of his chest. "Hold still Koji. I promise I'm almost done." Andrea told him gently.

"Yes Trunks, you need to stop worring about Prince Vegeta and right now concentrate on yourself." Venux pointed out. Trunks looked at her and smiled devilishly. "Oh? I think your doing that for me." he looked to Venux blushing furiously and removed herself from him and as well she turned so he wouldn't' see her. "Yes, well…um" clearing her throat. "You do that." he snickered as she quickly left.

-Vegeta!-

He quickly headed towards his room. Unfortunately for him, his head Royal Advisor beat him to the punch. "Ah Prince Vegeta, congratulations on your wonderful victory for our people! It appears we are winning the…" "Stuff it! What the hell do you want! I'm a very busy person and had an eventful evening. I would like to get some well-earned sleep before I'm hassled by the universe. So in short, tell me what you want or step the fuck down so I can get some sleep!" Vegeta snapped. The Advisor stepped back from the all ready tired and slightly angered Prince.

"Y-Yes, well um…sire, we wish you to have permission on another victory ball in that honor?" asked the Head Advisor. "Sure, whatever. I, at this point, don't care. Now can I please, for the love of Kami, go to fucking sleep!" "Ha-hai Sire. F-Forgive me?" stuttered the Advisor as he moved aside and let the Prince enter his chambers.

-Next Day!-

Vegeta had awoken to a world of people rushing about for the ball. Apparently it was the talk of the castle. The min. he stepped outside his room, ready for a full day of training; he was attacked by questions of everything about who and what for the party. Vegeta let out a heavy sigh. It was going to be a long day indeed. Too bad…he was really looking forward to sometime alone.

-Later!-

-Infirmary!-

Thanks to Andrea's aid to her beloved Koji, he would be released later that evening and to thank Andrea for healing him so quickly and as well being by his side, he was going to take her out on a date for dinner. Of course, Andrea had no clue on that part. All that mattered to her was that Koji needed to get better. She put a fresh washcloth over his forehead and took a spot beside him as he held her hand. He gazed at her with adoring and grateful eyes. "Andrea…thank you for so much…I can't express my gratitude." he spoke almost worshiping to her.

A light crimson graced her cheeks a she smiled at him. "Don't be silly Koji. You would do the same for me. And besides…you can't just up and die on me. I would have to kick your ass." she joked. Koji stared at her more intensely. "Andrea…when I get out of here tonight, would you mind to terribly to accompany me for dinner?" he asked rather shyly. Andrea was taken aback. "Ko-Koji, are you asking me out on an official date?" "Hai. Please Andrea, will you say yes?" he begged. A huge smile crossed her features and she hugged her recovering man. "Oh Koji, of course I'll have dinner with you! You are never any trouble! Oh Koji…" she smiled against him. "I thought you would be happy." he smiled at her.

Andrea smiled happily against him. Despite what happened when he had to go to war last night, he wanted to go out with her. Defy the rules of being killed for breaking the law of courting to go with her. She could not wait til they left the infirmary for the night.

-That Night!-

They let Koji out a bit early than expected. Despite the doctor's orders, Andrea very much insisted that he be released before dinnertime at the castle. After much debate, the doctors finally caved in. Andrea gripped onto Koji's arm as he led them out. "Are you sure we should do this?" she asked unsure and much concern written on her features. Koji smiled at the girl clinging to his arm. "Nope Andrea, I'm afraid I still have to take you to dinner for taking care of me." Andrea smiled at this. "You are such a tease!" "And you are too much of a flirt with me. I see the way you have been hanging all over me while I was in the infirmary."

Andrea blushed slightly and turned a bit away from him as she mumbled "Whatever…" Koji let out a chuckle and opened the doors to the mess hall. As they entered, Andrea spotted her best friend with that new Royal Guard named Trunks. Venux noticed them as well and waved them over.

-Earlier!-

-Trunks and Venux!-

By early morning, the doctors agreed for Trunks to be permitted to leave the infirmary. Venux insisted to be his personal escort. The second they stepped out from the infirmary, Trunks resumed some of his teasing. "You know, you didn't have to escort me to my room. I mean, I am after all Prince Vegeta's Royal Guard. It will take more than Cooler's scratches to knock me down." Trunks smiled confidently and ego boost to match even that of his Father. "Don't you mean, Daddy's lil' solider!" Venux smirked, as she busted up Trunks' ego bubble. Trunks let out an amused snort. "Heh, you wish. And such gratefulness coming from the person who I just saved her butt." "Very true indeed. But you forget to easily that it was because of me that I am going to keep your secrets and also helped heal you back there in the infirmary."

"Oh really? Those were only scratches!" "Scratches! Over 20-3 inch deep, INFECTED gashes, scratches! Are you insane!" Venux screamed at him. Trunks let out a bit of a chuckle. "And your point? Since when do you care so much about me?" Venux seemed taken aback. "I…uh…shut up! I don't care about you at all! The only reason I take care of you is because your Mom and Dad need you more than ever! And besides, if Bulma ever finds out about you and knew that I knew and didn't take care of you, she would have my ass on a silver platter!" "Heh heh, yeah Mom does have a bit of a temper from what I hear. So it would seem logical that everyone would be afraid." he chuckled.

There was silence as they continue walking. "Um…well…Venux, I was wondering something…" Trunks started to trail off. He stopped and Venux eyed him curiously. "Yes?" she asked facing him. Trunks turned slightly away but remained determined to ask her something. "What is it Trunks?" "Iwaswonderingifyouwouldn'tmindtoomuchtogowithmetotheBall,knowingmyFatherwillmakemegoandidon'twannago.Sopleasegowitheme!" He stated quickly. It took Venux a good few moments to understand the works that came out of his mouth. A small smile crept upon her lips. "Trunks Vegeta Briefs, are you asking me out on a date?" Trunks' eyes widen and turned from her with his face redder than a tomato. Venux smiled at this coolly and pulled him to look at her. "Prince Trunks, I will be honored to go to the Ball with you." then unexpectedly, she kissed him so passionately.

-Present!-

Koji and Andrea took a seat next to Trunks and Venux at the table. "Hey you 2! Fancy meeting you both here. Did they finally allow you to leave the infirmary?" Venux asked cheerfully. Koji let out a soft chuckle. "Well sort of. You could kinda say they did, thanks to none other than Dr. Andrea here. And as payment, I'm treating her to dinner. But anyway, what are you 2 doing here?" Koji asked innocently. "Same reason as you both." Trunks replied. Andrea caught Venux's eye and instantly knew what she was up to. "Mmmhmm, sounds coincidental." she slyly spoke. "What's that suppose to mean?" Venux asked with an eyebrow raised in suspicion.

"Um…hey have you been hearing the news going around? Apparently Prince Vegeta is holding a Victory Ball in honor of the Saiyans that helped aid the battle yesterday with Cooler and apparently it was the quickest war with the Kold's in Saiyan history, plus we destroyed one of the sons. This is definably a reason to celebrate. I've invited Venux to be my escort to the ceremony." Trunks explained and quickly changed subject.

Andrea looked to Koji and at the exact same moment, he as well was looking at her. Apparently he was thinking as she was. "Hey, you both should go together! It would be fun and you guys do make a cute couple!" Venux smiled between them. "Maybe, but I have to be invited…" Andrea trailed off as Koji took her hand from under the table and looked at her deeply with his bedroom eyes.

No words needed to be spoken. He silently asked the desired question and with Andrea's approving glances and sweet smile, her response was a definite yes. Trunks and Venux looked between the 2. Trunks was utterly clueless, but Venux knew right off the bat what was this about. Andrea was terribly in love. Venux smiled in spite of herself. Poor Trunks didn't even know what to make of this information. So he just shrugged it off and began to order dinner for them all.

-Bulma!-

All day she seemed to busy herself up in her personal lab. But even hidden away from the chaotic mess of the Ball, its news even seemed to reach her ears. Bulma stared sadly at her work. She couldn't go. First she didn't have a presentable outfit. Two, she didn't have a date. Bulma reached up and subconsciously held onto her locket. She couldn't understand these feelings she was experiencing whenever the Prince was near. Bulma let out a sigh and tried to push him from her mind. She had more important things to worry about than petty feelings for the arrogant Prince. "Besides Bulma, the Ball would be stupid anyway. And not to mention the fact you need to have this completed before the next week." Bulma told herself.

She had been working on this new robot prototype and she couldn't seem to get the damn thing to function properly. "Ah Bulma, still working I see." her Father smiled in the doorway as he had brought her dinner. Bulma looked at him and smiled lightly. "Hi Daddy and I'm afraid so. I have so much work to do here. I'm a rather long ways off from being finished." Bulma told her Father as she tried to sound cheerful. Dr. Briefs raised an eyebrow at his exhaughted Daughter. "Well take a break. You look like you need one." he smiled. "Sorry Daddy, but I have to keep going. I'm close to finishing it. I can feel it." Bulma begged her Father.

"Come on, you can spare a few mins with your old man can't you?" he coxed her. Bulma chuckled in defeat. There was no winning with him. "I suppose so." She dropped her wrench and took a seat next to her Father. He handed her the food and she munched away. As she did so, Dr. Briefs cleared his throat." Well Bulma dear, have you heard the news?" Bulma looked at him with her mouth full of sandwich. Dr. Briefs took this as to continue with his point. "Well apparently there is going to be a Ball in a couple of days. Since your Mother and I are going, you should…" "Sorry Daddy, I'm not interested. I have numerous reasoning for not going and besides, I have too much work to do." Bulma stated as she continued with her meal and ignored her Father's point.

"Bulma…" "I said no and I mean no Daddy. Now if you excuse me, I have to get back to my work." Bulma stopped him. Dr. Briefs stood up. She had made up her mind and there was no convincing her otherwise. Dr. Briefs stood up and nodded. "Very well then. I'll leave you to your work then." He headed toward the door but paused to say one final thought. "Bulma…you are allowed to have a life and not dwell on the fact he's dead. He is gone…they all are. I don't think he would want you to waste your life not letting go and finally living. Bulma, you don't have to go. I cannot force you, but think about it. It's about time you stop working and start having a life outside these 4 walls. What your doing is not right and it isn't healthy."

Bulma stared at her plate as she slowly let his works sink in. Dr. Briefs softly closed the door behind him and left her to her thoughts. "No Daddy, you are the one that does not understand. I am not ready and it's too soon. I just can't…"

-Vegeta!-

Finally, a moment of peace and quiet from the annoyance of everyone in the castle. He couldn't' help but think of the last visit from Bulma. She was so sad and so lonely. It reminded so much of himself. He let out a heavy sigh and relaxed fully in the chair he sat upon. ("Fool! Stop thinking of that girl! She is nothing but an annoyance! She would never go with you to the Ball anyway! Just do what you do every year! Go alone! She isn't worth your time!")

C'ya

Bulma

P.S. MOMENT OF ZEN!

You don't know when and you don't know where, but you will know why…

Matt Say: What did I do Andrea!