Authors Note: I'm really sorry about this chapter. It's really bad. I just didn't have the inspiration to write anything to exciting. I'm really sorry, but hey; after this chapter, I can get things moving! And thanks heaps to the loyal reviewers. I hope this chapters not to much of a let down. Try and enjoy ~__~ heh heh..
Bulma stood next to Krillin, staring down at Chi Chi, who had her hand clasped to the immobile Gokus mouth. She was slightly taken aback, after Chi Chis threat to Goku; sure, Chi Chi had a temper, but she never threatened to KILL anyone, much less a ruthless gang member. She supposed Chi Chi was only bluffing; Goku couldn't say or do much, regardless of what Chi Chi said, so, as long as they kept him quiet, they could formulate a plan. Bulma wondered why on earth the Saiyans would leave Krillin un-attended too, in the same room that herself and Chi Chi were locked in, making it so easy for them to plan their escape. She also wondered where on EARTH the damn cops were! They had been missing for hours! I am the great Dr Briefs daughter, thought Bulma, with a proud grin. Bulma was soon broken out of her thoughts, by Krillin, who was now gagging Goku with one of the gags, which had been tied around her or Chi Chis mouth earlier. "Good idea", Bulma whispered, giving Krillin the thumbs up. The three of them then took a seat on the floor, and started to whisper their ideas to one another.
"We can't get away like this. They'll catch us before we can even blink. Sorry Krillin, but in your state, I think its highly unlikely we'll get away", said Chi Chi, in her usual, bossy tone. Bulma grinned; it had been some time, since Chi Chi had sounded so passionate and alive; even if the circumstances where dire, Chi Chi was getting back her usual enthusiasm. Krillin pulled a pained expression at Chi Chi, apologising to her for his state.
"Oh, I don't blame you in the slightest. I blame them", Chi Chi murmered, pointing out the door. Bulma gave Krillin a smile, trying to cheer him up. She knew he would be blaming himself, when it was her own fault, in the first place. But, Bulma wasn't the type of person too worry about things too much; it was an accident after all. And there was no way that blaming herself would change the circumstances. "Well, I have an idea", said Krillin, a crocked smile on his pained face. The 2 girls nodded at him, giving him their whole attention.
"Well, if we can get one of these gang flunkies to trust us", he whispered, how not even Goku, who was only a meter away, could hear.
"We can manipulate them, how we can get away", finished Bulma, a large grin on her face. Chi Chi looked sceptical though, and she shook her head.
"It's not going to work. There is no way in HELL they are going to trust us", said Chi Chi, scorn in her whispered voice.
"Maybe not the other 3. But Goku... I think you can do it Chi", whispered Bulma, her grin growing wider. This is great! We can be out of here in no time! Those Saiyans aren't nearly as smart as they are strong, thought Bulma, barely able to contain her glee. She never noticed that Chi Chi had a pained expression on her face.
"I'll try", Chi Chi muttered, looking down at her feet. Bulma and Krillin where both ecstatic; Goku was SURE to fall for it! Little did they know, that Chi Chi wasn't joining in on their silent enthusiasm. She was crying inside. She had to do to Goku, what he had done to her; betray him.
Vegeta paced the motels cramped living room, a hand to his forehead. "Everything is going wrong. Now we have to wait for that imbecile Kakarrot to recover. Curse him", Vegeta scowled, still pacing the room.
"Well, it doesn't matter. We have all the time in the world. Everyone else had done their part. With all the trouble they've caused, the cops wont even listen when that Brief scientist reports his missing little princess", 18 said to Vegeta, rolling her eyes at him. This managed to make Vegeta even angrier then he already was, which is pretty damn angry.
"Shut up you infernal bitch! We don't have all the time in the world! How the hell are we meant to get the last remaining Dragon balls off the Kolds, if they beat us back? They will get our Dragon balls, before we have the chance to extort anything off the scientist, to beat them! So, we DON'T have all the time in the world, wretched FOOL", Vegeta snarled at 18, between gritted teeth. Radditz had to bite him tongue, so as he wouldn't say something back at Vegeta; he hated it if anyone insulted his girl. But, 18 just laughed at Vegeta, his obvious anger not scaring her in the slightest.
"Whatever Princey. I'm getting some fresh air", 18 said, walking out of the motel.
"AHHH, FUCK OFF BITCH", Vegeta yelled after her.
"Ahh, I think I'll go with her", muttered Radditz, rushing out after her.
"I'm surrounded by IMBOCILES", Vegeta yelled out after Radditz. Ahhh, why must I put up with THIS? Why must father put me with these morons! I am capable of doing things myself, thought Vegeta, plonking himself on the now un-occupied couch. Vegeta sat for a few minutes, arguing with himself, in his own mind. He was contemplating whether he should kill 18 or not. He cursed himself for letting his mind be filled with all these thoughts, and decided to check on the hostages. He had left them all together, hoping they would try and get away, how he could have the pleasure of hunting them down, but they didn't seem to be so eager. He smirked, as he entered the room, and saw the 3 hostages grouped together, horrified expressions on their faces at the sight of him. They all looked very scared; well, all but one of them. The blue haired Brief girl. She looked pissed; and this amused Vegeta.
"Why you little bastard! You left us looked up in a horrid little closet for like hours, and that blond bitch nearly killed Krillin! Grow a consciense", the Briefs girl yelled, doing a rude gesture at Vegeta. Vegeta was taken aback; not even 18 called him a bastard! That little woman had nerve! But, it amused him. He didn't know whether he wanted to kick her, or fight with her some more. "Well woman, I'd learn to control that temper of yours. And, when did I give you permission to leave that closet! All of you, get in there now", Vegeta spat, a smirk plastered on his face. The bald guy and the brunette both seemed shit scared, and they where hurrying towards the closet, trying to coax the Brief girl over. But, the Brief girl just stood there, glaring at him.
"You didn't say 'PLEASE'! And the name is BULMA! BULMA BRIEF", the Brief girl yelled, giving Vegeta the middle finger. Vegeta didn't seem very amused by her use of the middle finger, so he phased over and grabbed her, pulling their bodies close together.
"Try that again WOMAN, and it wont be pretty for your brunette friend over their", Vegeta whispered, holding Bulmas chin with his right hand, pulling her face closer to his, how they where only centimetres away. Bulma seemed both angry and confused, pulling herself away from Vegeta, and storming off to the closet. Vegeta smirked at her, as she slammed the closet door shut behind her.
"I'd rather stay in this closet for 100 years, then be within 5 FEET OF YOU", she yelled out to Vegeta. Vegeta let off a loud laugh, and called out to Bulma,"That can be arranged, WOMAN". Vegeta then gazed down and noticed Kakarrot was gagged. He laughed, and waved at Kakarrot.
"Now, I wont have to listen to your idiotic comments Kakarrot. Why didn't I think of gagging you myself", Vegeta said, walking out the door.
Chi Chi was astounded that Bulma had stood up to that bastard Vegeta! He was so evil, Chi Chi thought; he'd have killed Bulma on the spot. "You maniac", Chi Chi hissed at Bulma, grabbing her friend by the shoulder.
"Yeah! You trying to get us all killed", Krillin asked, in an angry tone.
"Look, I'm sorry, but he pisses me off. My temper got the best of me; I didnt think he'd react the way he did. He really scared me, when he came right up close", Bulma said, regret in her voice.
"What did he say, anyway", Chi Chi asked, in a fearful voice.
"Nevermind Chi. Just his usual bastard like comments", said Bulma, not wanting to tell Chi Chi she could have got her killed.
"Whatever. Well, we are STUCK in here now! Great work Bulma", Chi Chi said, shaking her head.
"Ahhh, look, I said I'm sorry! 'Sides, would you rather sit out there and keep Vegeta company", Bulma asked, sarcasm in her voice.
"Yeah, guess your right", Chi Chi mused, playing around with her hair. Well, I'd rather be near Vegeta then Goku anyway. I guess, at least if I'm in here, I don't have to look at Goku, thought Chi Chi, frowning. She really did not look forward to trying to manipulate Goku; it just wasn't in her nature. She knew he had hurt her, and wanted to hurt him back. But, not like this. She'd have rather fought him, then do this. Betraying someone was the worse punishment possible; almost as bad as death, in Chi Chis books. She had her emotions messed with too much, to ever want anyone to suffer the same pain. But, she knew she had too. It was the only way to save herself and her friends. "But is it right", Chi Chi said aloud, her head in her hands.
"Huh Chi", asked Bulma, in a curious tone.
"Nothing", Chi Chi replied, running her queries through her mind. Why oh WHY did she have to be the manipulator?
Radditz and 18 sat outside, in the car, listening to the radio. It was a news report. "We caution everyone to go into hiding in the nearest bomb shelter available. The gang warfare has reached a new height; the gangs are killing random villages and massacring towns. They are not to be underestimated. If you have any news as to their next targets, please call immediately. Thank you", stated the newsreader, who sounded very nervous.
"Whoa, go team! But, I didn't think they'd actually go around KILLING all the villagers. I just thought they'd be like blowing up the occasional building. Oh well, I guess it's working", 18 said to Radditz, flicking a strand of blond her from her face.
"They weren't meant to cause a scene this big. I think its the Kolds doing", said Radditz, concern in his voice.
"Don't worry. They can't have all the dragon balls yet. No way", 18 said, lacing an arm around Radditz' waist.
"Guess not", said Radditz, leaning down to kiss her. But, he was interrupted by the radio. A very hysterical newsreader was now speaking. "West city has just been attacked! The death toll is growing! We caution people in the close vicinity of west city to go into hiding", the hysterical newsreader screeched, her voice shaking like crazy.
"Umm... WE just came from West city", whispered 18, putting a hand to her mouth.
"SHIT! We have to get outta here", Radditz scowled, jumping out of the car. The 2 of them ran inside and reported the news to Vegeta.
"We leave now. Collect Kakarrot, the Brunette and bald guy", said Vegeta, a serious look on his face.
"What about little Princess Brief", asked 18, flicking more hair from her face.
"I'll take her", Vegeta said, a smirk on his face. The Saiyans little realised that the Kold gang members where only miles away from their own location.
Bulma stood next to Krillin, staring down at Chi Chi, who had her hand clasped to the immobile Gokus mouth. She was slightly taken aback, after Chi Chis threat to Goku; sure, Chi Chi had a temper, but she never threatened to KILL anyone, much less a ruthless gang member. She supposed Chi Chi was only bluffing; Goku couldn't say or do much, regardless of what Chi Chi said, so, as long as they kept him quiet, they could formulate a plan. Bulma wondered why on earth the Saiyans would leave Krillin un-attended too, in the same room that herself and Chi Chi were locked in, making it so easy for them to plan their escape. She also wondered where on EARTH the damn cops were! They had been missing for hours! I am the great Dr Briefs daughter, thought Bulma, with a proud grin. Bulma was soon broken out of her thoughts, by Krillin, who was now gagging Goku with one of the gags, which had been tied around her or Chi Chis mouth earlier. "Good idea", Bulma whispered, giving Krillin the thumbs up. The three of them then took a seat on the floor, and started to whisper their ideas to one another.
"We can't get away like this. They'll catch us before we can even blink. Sorry Krillin, but in your state, I think its highly unlikely we'll get away", said Chi Chi, in her usual, bossy tone. Bulma grinned; it had been some time, since Chi Chi had sounded so passionate and alive; even if the circumstances where dire, Chi Chi was getting back her usual enthusiasm. Krillin pulled a pained expression at Chi Chi, apologising to her for his state.
"Oh, I don't blame you in the slightest. I blame them", Chi Chi murmered, pointing out the door. Bulma gave Krillin a smile, trying to cheer him up. She knew he would be blaming himself, when it was her own fault, in the first place. But, Bulma wasn't the type of person too worry about things too much; it was an accident after all. And there was no way that blaming herself would change the circumstances. "Well, I have an idea", said Krillin, a crocked smile on his pained face. The 2 girls nodded at him, giving him their whole attention.
"Well, if we can get one of these gang flunkies to trust us", he whispered, how not even Goku, who was only a meter away, could hear.
"We can manipulate them, how we can get away", finished Bulma, a large grin on her face. Chi Chi looked sceptical though, and she shook her head.
"It's not going to work. There is no way in HELL they are going to trust us", said Chi Chi, scorn in her whispered voice.
"Maybe not the other 3. But Goku... I think you can do it Chi", whispered Bulma, her grin growing wider. This is great! We can be out of here in no time! Those Saiyans aren't nearly as smart as they are strong, thought Bulma, barely able to contain her glee. She never noticed that Chi Chi had a pained expression on her face.
"I'll try", Chi Chi muttered, looking down at her feet. Bulma and Krillin where both ecstatic; Goku was SURE to fall for it! Little did they know, that Chi Chi wasn't joining in on their silent enthusiasm. She was crying inside. She had to do to Goku, what he had done to her; betray him.
Vegeta paced the motels cramped living room, a hand to his forehead. "Everything is going wrong. Now we have to wait for that imbecile Kakarrot to recover. Curse him", Vegeta scowled, still pacing the room.
"Well, it doesn't matter. We have all the time in the world. Everyone else had done their part. With all the trouble they've caused, the cops wont even listen when that Brief scientist reports his missing little princess", 18 said to Vegeta, rolling her eyes at him. This managed to make Vegeta even angrier then he already was, which is pretty damn angry.
"Shut up you infernal bitch! We don't have all the time in the world! How the hell are we meant to get the last remaining Dragon balls off the Kolds, if they beat us back? They will get our Dragon balls, before we have the chance to extort anything off the scientist, to beat them! So, we DON'T have all the time in the world, wretched FOOL", Vegeta snarled at 18, between gritted teeth. Radditz had to bite him tongue, so as he wouldn't say something back at Vegeta; he hated it if anyone insulted his girl. But, 18 just laughed at Vegeta, his obvious anger not scaring her in the slightest.
"Whatever Princey. I'm getting some fresh air", 18 said, walking out of the motel.
"AHHH, FUCK OFF BITCH", Vegeta yelled after her.
"Ahh, I think I'll go with her", muttered Radditz, rushing out after her.
"I'm surrounded by IMBOCILES", Vegeta yelled out after Radditz. Ahhh, why must I put up with THIS? Why must father put me with these morons! I am capable of doing things myself, thought Vegeta, plonking himself on the now un-occupied couch. Vegeta sat for a few minutes, arguing with himself, in his own mind. He was contemplating whether he should kill 18 or not. He cursed himself for letting his mind be filled with all these thoughts, and decided to check on the hostages. He had left them all together, hoping they would try and get away, how he could have the pleasure of hunting them down, but they didn't seem to be so eager. He smirked, as he entered the room, and saw the 3 hostages grouped together, horrified expressions on their faces at the sight of him. They all looked very scared; well, all but one of them. The blue haired Brief girl. She looked pissed; and this amused Vegeta.
"Why you little bastard! You left us looked up in a horrid little closet for like hours, and that blond bitch nearly killed Krillin! Grow a consciense", the Briefs girl yelled, doing a rude gesture at Vegeta. Vegeta was taken aback; not even 18 called him a bastard! That little woman had nerve! But, it amused him. He didn't know whether he wanted to kick her, or fight with her some more. "Well woman, I'd learn to control that temper of yours. And, when did I give you permission to leave that closet! All of you, get in there now", Vegeta spat, a smirk plastered on his face. The bald guy and the brunette both seemed shit scared, and they where hurrying towards the closet, trying to coax the Brief girl over. But, the Brief girl just stood there, glaring at him.
"You didn't say 'PLEASE'! And the name is BULMA! BULMA BRIEF", the Brief girl yelled, giving Vegeta the middle finger. Vegeta didn't seem very amused by her use of the middle finger, so he phased over and grabbed her, pulling their bodies close together.
"Try that again WOMAN, and it wont be pretty for your brunette friend over their", Vegeta whispered, holding Bulmas chin with his right hand, pulling her face closer to his, how they where only centimetres away. Bulma seemed both angry and confused, pulling herself away from Vegeta, and storming off to the closet. Vegeta smirked at her, as she slammed the closet door shut behind her.
"I'd rather stay in this closet for 100 years, then be within 5 FEET OF YOU", she yelled out to Vegeta. Vegeta let off a loud laugh, and called out to Bulma,"That can be arranged, WOMAN". Vegeta then gazed down and noticed Kakarrot was gagged. He laughed, and waved at Kakarrot.
"Now, I wont have to listen to your idiotic comments Kakarrot. Why didn't I think of gagging you myself", Vegeta said, walking out the door.
Chi Chi was astounded that Bulma had stood up to that bastard Vegeta! He was so evil, Chi Chi thought; he'd have killed Bulma on the spot. "You maniac", Chi Chi hissed at Bulma, grabbing her friend by the shoulder.
"Yeah! You trying to get us all killed", Krillin asked, in an angry tone.
"Look, I'm sorry, but he pisses me off. My temper got the best of me; I didnt think he'd react the way he did. He really scared me, when he came right up close", Bulma said, regret in her voice.
"What did he say, anyway", Chi Chi asked, in a fearful voice.
"Nevermind Chi. Just his usual bastard like comments", said Bulma, not wanting to tell Chi Chi she could have got her killed.
"Whatever. Well, we are STUCK in here now! Great work Bulma", Chi Chi said, shaking her head.
"Ahhh, look, I said I'm sorry! 'Sides, would you rather sit out there and keep Vegeta company", Bulma asked, sarcasm in her voice.
"Yeah, guess your right", Chi Chi mused, playing around with her hair. Well, I'd rather be near Vegeta then Goku anyway. I guess, at least if I'm in here, I don't have to look at Goku, thought Chi Chi, frowning. She really did not look forward to trying to manipulate Goku; it just wasn't in her nature. She knew he had hurt her, and wanted to hurt him back. But, not like this. She'd have rather fought him, then do this. Betraying someone was the worse punishment possible; almost as bad as death, in Chi Chis books. She had her emotions messed with too much, to ever want anyone to suffer the same pain. But, she knew she had too. It was the only way to save herself and her friends. "But is it right", Chi Chi said aloud, her head in her hands.
"Huh Chi", asked Bulma, in a curious tone.
"Nothing", Chi Chi replied, running her queries through her mind. Why oh WHY did she have to be the manipulator?
Radditz and 18 sat outside, in the car, listening to the radio. It was a news report. "We caution everyone to go into hiding in the nearest bomb shelter available. The gang warfare has reached a new height; the gangs are killing random villages and massacring towns. They are not to be underestimated. If you have any news as to their next targets, please call immediately. Thank you", stated the newsreader, who sounded very nervous.
"Whoa, go team! But, I didn't think they'd actually go around KILLING all the villagers. I just thought they'd be like blowing up the occasional building. Oh well, I guess it's working", 18 said to Radditz, flicking a strand of blond her from her face.
"They weren't meant to cause a scene this big. I think its the Kolds doing", said Radditz, concern in his voice.
"Don't worry. They can't have all the dragon balls yet. No way", 18 said, lacing an arm around Radditz' waist.
"Guess not", said Radditz, leaning down to kiss her. But, he was interrupted by the radio. A very hysterical newsreader was now speaking. "West city has just been attacked! The death toll is growing! We caution people in the close vicinity of west city to go into hiding", the hysterical newsreader screeched, her voice shaking like crazy.
"Umm... WE just came from West city", whispered 18, putting a hand to her mouth.
"SHIT! We have to get outta here", Radditz scowled, jumping out of the car. The 2 of them ran inside and reported the news to Vegeta.
"We leave now. Collect Kakarrot, the Brunette and bald guy", said Vegeta, a serious look on his face.
"What about little Princess Brief", asked 18, flicking more hair from her face.
"I'll take her", Vegeta said, a smirk on his face. The Saiyans little realised that the Kold gang members where only miles away from their own location.