Hey guys! Thanx for all the reviews, Its very encouraging. sniwf you guys are the bestest sniwf. Hah anyways,after many days of writers block I finally got this chapter up, hope u like it R&R!
K-chan
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Bulma froze, fear sending chills up her body. The hairs rose on the back of her neck as she slowly looked up at the person holding the sword at her throat. His jet black hair stood straight up in the air, seeming to defy gravity. His dark and handsome features were cold and calculating. But there seemed something odd about him, something that Bulma couldn't put her finger on.
>>He's going to kill me…>> Thought Bulma to herself, still immobilized by fear. The two stood in silence until finally the man spoke.
"Who are you?", demanded the man, bringing his sword dangerously closer to Bulma's throat. Bulma squeaked and back away from the man, but she tripped over the pail and crashed to the floor. Bulma screamed, thinking that the man was going to kill her, and curled up into a ball shielding her face with her hands. The man growled with impatience.
"Would you shut up woman! Now answer my question! Who the hell are you? Who gave you permission to come to my quarters? I specifically asked not to be bothered by you pathetic servants, you understand," growled the man, sheathing his sword and stepping closer to the fallen woman.
"I-I d-didn't k-k-know, I was j-j-just"
"SILENCE! I can't stand your voice! Just get up and leave, Iwouldn't waste energy trying to kill a weakling like you so you have nothing to worry about," said the Prince arrogantly smirking at Bulma. Bulma slowly got up off the floor as her recent fear quickly began to be replaced by anger.
"Just who the hell do you think you are! I'll have you know that I have mastered 4 types of martial arts and have practiced swordsmanship since I was able to walk! You couldn't stand a chance against me buster, so if I were you I'd watch that big mouth of yours," spat Bulma, seething with anger. Vegeta stared at the woman in surprise.
>>No one had ever dared talked to me like that, not even Kakkarott…just who is this woman?>> Thought Vegeta to himself, unsure of how to react.
"I am Vegeta the Prince of all Saiyans, son to King Vegeta III ruler of all the Three Kingdoms, so I suggest you watch your mouth woman," smirked Vegeta resting his hand on the hilt of his sword. Bulma gasped.
"T-The P-P-Prince?" squeaked Bulma, fear beginning to creep back into her veins.
>>Crap! ChiChi is going to kill me for arguing with the Prince, that is if he doesn't sentence me to death first…Kami help me! >>Thought Bulma, silently praying for a painless death.Then the unexpected happened, The prince laughed. Bulma stared at the prince perplexed.
"Um…does this mean that you won't kill me?" said Bulma in a hopeful voice. Vegeta stopped laughing and inclined his head toward the woman.
"Tell me your name and I might consider sparing your pathetic life," said the Prince in a low voice. Bulma gulped, unable to decide if it was a joke or a threat. But at that moment she couldn't help but notice how handsome the prince was, even with that silly cloth around his eyes.
>>No! This is not the time to be checking out the Prince! I'm in enough trouble as it is >>Bulma scolded herself.
"My name is Mariko, and I'm a new servant here, as you've already guessed," said Bulma sarcastically. Vegeta snorted and folded his hands across his chest.
"Figures," said Vegeta turning to go back into his room.
"What do you mean 'Figures'?" asked Bulma. The Prince stopped.
"I figured that you would have a plain common name like Mariko," smirked the Prince continuing into his room.
"Hah you should talk! Every King and prince before you has had your name! Hey! Why don't you ever look at me when I'm talking to you?" demanded Bulma following after the Prince. Vegeta froze and spun around to face Bulma.
"I guess they failed to mention this," said Vegeta in a low voice as he slowly took off the cloth that covered his sightless eyes. Bulma gasped in surprise, taking a step back. Vegeta was blind.
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The smell of cooking grew stronger as Goku approached the kitchen in hopes of meeting the new cook. Goku grinned as he greeted all the kitchen servants by name.
>>I wonder what the new cook will be like…does she allow midnight snacks?>> thought Goku picturing all the food the cook might be cooking. As he skipped around the corner Goku suddenly froze as he laid eyes on a beautiful young woman entering the kitchen. His heart began to thump as heat rushed to his face.
"Who…Who is that?" whispered Goku stepping closer to the woman.
"Oh that's the new cook Goku," said Launch, who was a servant in the kitchen, "Her name is Umeno. You should meet her Goku, I think you'll like her". Goku blushed at launch's comment and walked up to ChiChi.
"Um…Uh…are you…are you the n-new c-cook?" stammered Goku, trying not to stare at ChiChi. ChiChi looked up and smiled at Goku.
"Yep that's me, and who might you be stranger?" said ChiChi studying the handsome Saiyan.
"Oh me? I'm…I'm…really hungry," said Goku, his stomach rumbling loudly. ChiChi giggled.
"It's nice to meet you Lord Hungry, I'm Umeno".
"Hah no! My name is Son Goku," said Goku cheerfully, shaking ChiChi's hand profusely.
"Well Lord Goku, do you think you could do me a favor?" ChiChi sweetly asked Goku. The young saiyan quickly nodded and smiled.
"Of course, anything for you Umeno," said Goku grinning.
"Do you think you could help me out in the Kitchen? I wouldn't ask but…you see my friend is off doing other chores so she can't help me. So can you?" asked ChiChi smiling innocently at Goku.
"Yeah sure Umeno, I'll do anything you need me to do," said Goku happily still holding onto ChiChi's hand.
"Oh Goku you're the best!" yelled ChiChi hugging Goku and kissing his cheek. Goku turned bright red as all the servants in the room whistled at the couple.
"Don't mind them Goku, now the first thing I need you to do is bring me two buckets of water from the pump, ok?" said ChiChi handing Goku the buckets. Goku, finding it difficult to talk at the moment, simply nodded and headed towards the water pump.
>>Wow…I think I'm in love >>Goku thought to himself, absentmindedly pumping the water into the buckets. >>Wait until Vegeta hears this, he'll flip! That is if he even willing to come out of his room yet…he's been in there for the past three days. I wonder what he's up to>> Goku sighed and went back to the kitchen, content with helping the lovely ChiChi.
After helping the new cook clean the dishes, mop the floor, chop vegetables, and stir rice, Goku was pretty worn out for the rest of the day. After many heartfelt thank you's and you the best's from ChiChi, Goku made his way back to his room.As he was dragging himself back to his room, he passed Vegeta's chambers and noticed that the door was open.
"Vegeta finally came out of his room! Yes! Now I can tell him about…Umeno!" said Goku cheerfully, suddenly filled with more energy. And with that Goku stepped into Vegeta's room, only to be taken by surprise by the scene before him.
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"I am…I am so sorry," whispered Bulma as she stared at the blinded man before her. Vegeta put up his hand to silence her.
"I don't need your pity woman," growled the Prince quickly putting the cloth back over his eyes. He had always been ashamed of his blindness, which is why he always kept his eyes covered and never showed anyone his scars, except Kakkarott. So why had he done so now?
"How can you…I can't even begin to imagine how…"
"You get used to it," lied Vegeta turning away from Bulma,"Listen woman, as much as I would love to stay and chat with the likes of you, unfortunately I have better things to do, like meditate. Which was what I was doing before I was rudely interrupted by someone trespassing into my chambers," growled Vegeta. Bulma smiled to herself and took a step towards the Prince.
"What are you doing?" asked Vegeta taking a step backwards. Bulma ignored Vegeta's question and turned Vegeta's head to face hers.
"You know, when I first met you a while ago I thought you were pretty scary. Terrifying actually. But now I can see that you're just scared," said Bulma studying the prince's face.
"WHAT," yelled the Prince in surprise. Suddenly a figure entered the room.
"Hey Geta! I'm glad to see that you're finally willing to come out of your ro-," Goku stopped in mid sentence as he noticed Vegeta standing very close to a familiar looking woman.
"Um…did I come at a bad time?" asked Goku slowly backing out towards the door. Bulma and Vegeta instantly leapt away from one another.
"Oh no Goku, I was just on my way out," said Bulma laughing nervously.
"It's been nice talking with you Prince," she said as she hastily made her way out of Vegeta's chambers. Goku scratched his head as he watched Bulma retreat down the hall.
"Hmmm I know I've seen her somewhere before," Goku whispered to himself. He turned to Vegeta grinning.
"Soooo Vegeta what was that all about hmmm? Is she the reason you came out of your room all of a sudden," said Goku teasingly. Vegeta growled in annoyance.
"She is none of your concern Kakkarott! She's just a lowly servant who bothered me into opening my door. Nothing more," hissed Vegeta, his annoyance growing with each passing moment.
"Wow she must have been REALLY bothersome to open up those doors because you were determined-"
"Just shut up! Its none of your business anyways!" yelled Vegeta pushing Goku. Goku put his hands up in surrender.
"Ok Ok sheesh. I didn't mean to talk about your girlfriend," sniggered Goku. Vegeta grabbed Goku by the collar and pinned him against the wall.
"Goku do you like pain?" spat Vegeta. Goku shook his head no.
"Then I suggest that you shut your mouth", and with that Vegeta let go of Goku's collar.
"Well I just came down here to see how you were doing, you didn't have to bite my head off. Besides I wanted to tell you about the new cook! I think…I think I'm in love with her," said Goku, hearts forming in his eyes. Vegeta put his hand over his face.
"For the Love of Kami," groaned Vegeta walking away from Goku in exasperation. Goku followed after him.
"I really do Vegeta, she looks like an angel and she cooks like a goddess," said Goku his eyes filling with hearts again. Vegeta paused and turned to Goku's direction.
"Goku?"
"Yes?" said Goku in a hopeful voice.
"Get…Out…Now" growled the Prince, dragging Goku out of his room. And before Goku could get out another word he found himself face to face with Vegeta's closed door.
"Argh, weakling," muttered Vegeta. And with that he returned to his meditation, ignoring the shouts of protest coming from outside his door.
