Authors note: Well, I hope this chapter makes up for my lack of inspiration in the last one. I hope its not moving to fast or anything. I like this chapter anyhow, and I hope you all do too! And thanks for the reviews ^__^, I love 'em! Enjoy!
Everything happened so fast, Bulma barely had time to think. Radditz and 18 had rushed in, collected Krillin, Chi Chi and Goku, and hurried out; Chi Chi calling out to Bulma the whole time. Bulma stood up, ready to follow after them, when an all to familiar figure appeared in front of her, pulling her close to his own body. "Well woman, looks like we are leaving", said Vegeta, smirking at Bulma, as he ran a hand down her back. Bulmas eyes widened in confusion, as Vegeta smirked devilishly at her, a mocking look in his eyes.
"Don't you ever touch me like that again", she hissed, struggling to free herself from Vegetas strong grip. This caused Vegetas smirk to deepen, as he roughly pulled Bulma out of the room, and out to the car.
"Hurry it up Vegeta. Like you said; we DO NOT have all the time in the world. Get your ass in here", 18 yelled from the front passenger seat of the car. Bulma cursed, as Vegeta roughly threw her in the backseat of the car, and jumped in the front, pushing down hard on the accelerator, causing the car to rev up and speed off, very fast. It all would have been very exciting, had the circumstances been different, as Bulma enjoyed speeding around in fast cars. But, unfortunately for her, the circumstances WEREN'T different, and she and her 2 best friends were being kidnapped by one of the most deadly gangs in existence. "Why me", Bulma groaned, as she huddled up to Chi Chi, trying to get as far away as possible from Radditz, who was next to her. Chi Chi was also trying to get away from Goku, whose body had been cramped up between herself and Krillin, Gokus limp head falling towards Chi Chi's shoulder. "I don't understand it. Goku was almost back to normal a minute ago, now he's out cold again", Radditz inquired, staring at his 'unconscious' brother.
"Fool, he is fine. He's just sleeping", Vegeta scowled, from the front seat.
"Know-it-all", Bulma murmured to Chi Chi, who, inturn, had to stifle her giggles.
"I heard that woman", Vegeta snapped, turning around to glare at Bulma.
"Damn it Vegeta, watch the damned road", 18 hissed, grabbing the wheel. Vegeta snarled at 18, and grabbed the wheel from her, pushing her hand away.
"Tou-chhy", 18 said, a smirk plastered on her face.
"Umm, 18. Maybe it would be best if you kept quiet", stuttered Radditz, from the backseat. Vegeta was practically steaming from the ears.
"Yeah, Vegeta could blow at any moment", she said, winking at Vegeta. Vegeta decided to ignore this comment, as he knew, he could very well blow her up at this moment, he was that angry.
Chi Chi felt as though they had been travelling for days; the trip, after the earlier arguments, had now become completely un-eventful. Even 18 had lost the nerve to speak back to Vegeta; he didn't look like he wanted to be messed with right now. Goku had been asleep the whole time, his dangling head coming dangerously close to Chi Chi. "If he touches me, I will knock him out... For real", Chi Chi had whispered to Bulma, when his head had almost touched her. It was going to be hard for Chi Chi to manipulate Goku; she would have to not only talk to him, but also be NICE to him! And that would be challenge. And she knew, that she would have to start, as soon as Goku woke up. There was no time to mess around; who KNOWS what these Saiyans would do to herself, Bulma and Krillin, once they had taken them back to their headquarters. We sure won't be leaving alive, thought Chi Chi, a grim look on her face. She hated the fact that she would have to play with Gokus emotions, and act falsely around him, even though, he had betrayed her. Chi Chi groaned, as she saw a passing sign, reading, 'You are leaving West City'. They weren't even in her home city anymore; how could the police help them now? And why the hell hadn't they come earlier? She wished that Vegeta would turn on the radio, which he had switched on as soon as they had entered the car; maybe then, she would have heard what was going on. She wondered if Krillin and Bulma where thinking the same thing, and was about to pluck up the courage to ask Bulma, when the speeding car they were travelling in came to an immediate halt, pulling over to the side of the road. "What are you doing", asked 18, cautiously. Vegeta didn't have to answer though; Chi Chi, as well as Krillin, Bulma, Radditz and 18 soon picked up why he had stopped the car. Even Goku was awake now, and he too, could see what was wrong. In the distance, they could see a small village. Only, it didn't look the same as small villages usually look. Smoke and fire where ravaging the village, destroying it in a very fast manner. "That's horrible! How could of it happened? Are we going to help out? ANSWER ME", came Bulmas frantic voice, from beside Chi Chi.
"I'm not worried about the village", came Vegetas cold voice.
"WHAT! You BASTARD! Why would you stop then, the cold prick you are", came Bulmas angry, frantic voice.
"I think he stopped, because of the Kold Lizard gang members which are heading straight at us", came Gokus voice, which sounded deadly serious.
"What a load of bull! I can't see anyone", Bulma said, scorn in her voice.
"Bulma, he's telling the truth. There are some very high power signals heading straight this way. And I can sense they aren't friendly", Krillin said, his voice full of fear.
Goku now felt fully recovered; the idea that they may have to encounter their rival gang so soon had given him a new burst of energy. "Radditz, 18, take those 3 fools and get them to safety. Kakarrot and I will handle the lizards", Vegeta spoke the hurried orders, his voice completely blank. 18 and Radditz immediately done as ordered, without a word of complaint. 18 roughly grabbed Chi Chi and Krillin, while Radditz grabbed Bulma, and dragged them off at a high-speed across the barren land next to the highway, without a look back. Goku peered out the window at the retreating forms of his brother, 18, Chi Chi and the other 2, before he looked at Vegeta with a grim smile, Vegeta returning it with his own trade mark smirk. "Lets meet them halfway", Vegeta said, his voice free from all sarcasm and amusement. He was dead serious.
"Yeah, lets do it", Goku agreed, in a voice, also free of feeling. The 2 Saiyans stepped from the car, but both stopped dead, when they heard a loud scream. They turned their heads left, in the direction 18 and the others had gone; and even Vegetas jaw dropped, at what they saw. One of the Kolds most ruthless warriors, Zarbon, must have masked his power signature momentarily, before phasing over, to Radditz' and the others location. Zarbon was now fighting with 18 and Radditz, but they were not holding up too well. "Shit", Goku cussed, under his breath, before rushing off in Radditz' direction, Vegeta already meters ahead. When they reached the scene, Radditz and 18 where both struggling to fight; 18 was dripping with her own blood, barely standing, and Radditz was so bruised, he was barely recognisable. Zarbon was so strong, that even in those brief seconds fighting, he had almost beaten both 18 AND Radditz. "Fuck, get out of the way! Leave it to us", Goku yelled, as 18 was thrown back at Radditz, and both were sent flying. But, Vegeta and Goku didn't need to wait for an answer; they both stepped in, straight away, kicking and punching at the seemingly invincible Zarbon.
Bulma gasped as she watched the ruthless Kold Lizard warrior swat 18 and Radditz like they where bugs. She was even more shocked, at the sight of Vegeta and Goku being thrown around like rag dolls. They where both so strong; yet this man; a rather handsome man, Bulma would have noticed, had the situation been different; was fighting them, without breaking a sweat. "Oh God. Chi, Krillin, what should we do", Bulma stammered, looking pleadingly at her friends.
"As much as I hate to say it, we have to help 18 and Radditz. Come on", Chi Chi said, in a panicked voice. Krillin and Chi Chi rushed straight over to the 2 wounded fighters, but Bulma was rooted to the ground, as she watched in terror, as Goku was flung to the ground, in a bloodied heap, in his already weak state. Without thinking, Bulma rushed to his side, trying to wake him, as he lie unconscious. She didn't notice that Zarbon had thrown Vegeta aside, and was now headed straight in her direction. "Well, you must be Miss Brief. Pleased to meet you, my dear. I am Zarbon, of the Kold Lizards", the ruthless warrior stated, with impecable manners. Bulma was downright confused; what was this guy getting at.
"Wh.. What do you want", Bulma stuttered, still holding onto Goku.
"My dear, I'm not sure you really want to hear this. But, my orders are to kill you", the evil man taunted, sneering at Bulma. Chi Chi and Krillin, at this very moment, noticed Bulmas predicament, but it was to late for them to help her. Zarbon raised a finger, and started to form a large blast, which would surely kill both Bulma and Goku. Bulma stood up in front of Goku, trying to shield him. And she shut her eyes. Oh dear lord, why did this have to happen to me, she thought, her eyes stinging with tears. She heard Zarbon fire his blast; but she felt nothing. Is this what death feels like? But, it can't be. I feel the same, Bulma thought, eyes still tight shut. She at last plucked up the courage to open her eyes, and she gasped at the sight. There, shielding her, was Vegeta! She gasped, as he so suddenly fell onto her, pushing her to the ground.
"Well, I'll be back my dear. And, I will kill YOU next time! At least I wont have to worry about that nuisance Vegeta again", came Zarbons evil voice.
"Ve..ge..ta", Bulma gasped, as his body lay motionless on hers.
Everything happened so fast, Bulma barely had time to think. Radditz and 18 had rushed in, collected Krillin, Chi Chi and Goku, and hurried out; Chi Chi calling out to Bulma the whole time. Bulma stood up, ready to follow after them, when an all to familiar figure appeared in front of her, pulling her close to his own body. "Well woman, looks like we are leaving", said Vegeta, smirking at Bulma, as he ran a hand down her back. Bulmas eyes widened in confusion, as Vegeta smirked devilishly at her, a mocking look in his eyes.
"Don't you ever touch me like that again", she hissed, struggling to free herself from Vegetas strong grip. This caused Vegetas smirk to deepen, as he roughly pulled Bulma out of the room, and out to the car.
"Hurry it up Vegeta. Like you said; we DO NOT have all the time in the world. Get your ass in here", 18 yelled from the front passenger seat of the car. Bulma cursed, as Vegeta roughly threw her in the backseat of the car, and jumped in the front, pushing down hard on the accelerator, causing the car to rev up and speed off, very fast. It all would have been very exciting, had the circumstances been different, as Bulma enjoyed speeding around in fast cars. But, unfortunately for her, the circumstances WEREN'T different, and she and her 2 best friends were being kidnapped by one of the most deadly gangs in existence. "Why me", Bulma groaned, as she huddled up to Chi Chi, trying to get as far away as possible from Radditz, who was next to her. Chi Chi was also trying to get away from Goku, whose body had been cramped up between herself and Krillin, Gokus limp head falling towards Chi Chi's shoulder. "I don't understand it. Goku was almost back to normal a minute ago, now he's out cold again", Radditz inquired, staring at his 'unconscious' brother.
"Fool, he is fine. He's just sleeping", Vegeta scowled, from the front seat.
"Know-it-all", Bulma murmured to Chi Chi, who, inturn, had to stifle her giggles.
"I heard that woman", Vegeta snapped, turning around to glare at Bulma.
"Damn it Vegeta, watch the damned road", 18 hissed, grabbing the wheel. Vegeta snarled at 18, and grabbed the wheel from her, pushing her hand away.
"Tou-chhy", 18 said, a smirk plastered on her face.
"Umm, 18. Maybe it would be best if you kept quiet", stuttered Radditz, from the backseat. Vegeta was practically steaming from the ears.
"Yeah, Vegeta could blow at any moment", she said, winking at Vegeta. Vegeta decided to ignore this comment, as he knew, he could very well blow her up at this moment, he was that angry.
Chi Chi felt as though they had been travelling for days; the trip, after the earlier arguments, had now become completely un-eventful. Even 18 had lost the nerve to speak back to Vegeta; he didn't look like he wanted to be messed with right now. Goku had been asleep the whole time, his dangling head coming dangerously close to Chi Chi. "If he touches me, I will knock him out... For real", Chi Chi had whispered to Bulma, when his head had almost touched her. It was going to be hard for Chi Chi to manipulate Goku; she would have to not only talk to him, but also be NICE to him! And that would be challenge. And she knew, that she would have to start, as soon as Goku woke up. There was no time to mess around; who KNOWS what these Saiyans would do to herself, Bulma and Krillin, once they had taken them back to their headquarters. We sure won't be leaving alive, thought Chi Chi, a grim look on her face. She hated the fact that she would have to play with Gokus emotions, and act falsely around him, even though, he had betrayed her. Chi Chi groaned, as she saw a passing sign, reading, 'You are leaving West City'. They weren't even in her home city anymore; how could the police help them now? And why the hell hadn't they come earlier? She wished that Vegeta would turn on the radio, which he had switched on as soon as they had entered the car; maybe then, she would have heard what was going on. She wondered if Krillin and Bulma where thinking the same thing, and was about to pluck up the courage to ask Bulma, when the speeding car they were travelling in came to an immediate halt, pulling over to the side of the road. "What are you doing", asked 18, cautiously. Vegeta didn't have to answer though; Chi Chi, as well as Krillin, Bulma, Radditz and 18 soon picked up why he had stopped the car. Even Goku was awake now, and he too, could see what was wrong. In the distance, they could see a small village. Only, it didn't look the same as small villages usually look. Smoke and fire where ravaging the village, destroying it in a very fast manner. "That's horrible! How could of it happened? Are we going to help out? ANSWER ME", came Bulmas frantic voice, from beside Chi Chi.
"I'm not worried about the village", came Vegetas cold voice.
"WHAT! You BASTARD! Why would you stop then, the cold prick you are", came Bulmas angry, frantic voice.
"I think he stopped, because of the Kold Lizard gang members which are heading straight at us", came Gokus voice, which sounded deadly serious.
"What a load of bull! I can't see anyone", Bulma said, scorn in her voice.
"Bulma, he's telling the truth. There are some very high power signals heading straight this way. And I can sense they aren't friendly", Krillin said, his voice full of fear.
Goku now felt fully recovered; the idea that they may have to encounter their rival gang so soon had given him a new burst of energy. "Radditz, 18, take those 3 fools and get them to safety. Kakarrot and I will handle the lizards", Vegeta spoke the hurried orders, his voice completely blank. 18 and Radditz immediately done as ordered, without a word of complaint. 18 roughly grabbed Chi Chi and Krillin, while Radditz grabbed Bulma, and dragged them off at a high-speed across the barren land next to the highway, without a look back. Goku peered out the window at the retreating forms of his brother, 18, Chi Chi and the other 2, before he looked at Vegeta with a grim smile, Vegeta returning it with his own trade mark smirk. "Lets meet them halfway", Vegeta said, his voice free from all sarcasm and amusement. He was dead serious.
"Yeah, lets do it", Goku agreed, in a voice, also free of feeling. The 2 Saiyans stepped from the car, but both stopped dead, when they heard a loud scream. They turned their heads left, in the direction 18 and the others had gone; and even Vegetas jaw dropped, at what they saw. One of the Kolds most ruthless warriors, Zarbon, must have masked his power signature momentarily, before phasing over, to Radditz' and the others location. Zarbon was now fighting with 18 and Radditz, but they were not holding up too well. "Shit", Goku cussed, under his breath, before rushing off in Radditz' direction, Vegeta already meters ahead. When they reached the scene, Radditz and 18 where both struggling to fight; 18 was dripping with her own blood, barely standing, and Radditz was so bruised, he was barely recognisable. Zarbon was so strong, that even in those brief seconds fighting, he had almost beaten both 18 AND Radditz. "Fuck, get out of the way! Leave it to us", Goku yelled, as 18 was thrown back at Radditz, and both were sent flying. But, Vegeta and Goku didn't need to wait for an answer; they both stepped in, straight away, kicking and punching at the seemingly invincible Zarbon.
Bulma gasped as she watched the ruthless Kold Lizard warrior swat 18 and Radditz like they where bugs. She was even more shocked, at the sight of Vegeta and Goku being thrown around like rag dolls. They where both so strong; yet this man; a rather handsome man, Bulma would have noticed, had the situation been different; was fighting them, without breaking a sweat. "Oh God. Chi, Krillin, what should we do", Bulma stammered, looking pleadingly at her friends.
"As much as I hate to say it, we have to help 18 and Radditz. Come on", Chi Chi said, in a panicked voice. Krillin and Chi Chi rushed straight over to the 2 wounded fighters, but Bulma was rooted to the ground, as she watched in terror, as Goku was flung to the ground, in a bloodied heap, in his already weak state. Without thinking, Bulma rushed to his side, trying to wake him, as he lie unconscious. She didn't notice that Zarbon had thrown Vegeta aside, and was now headed straight in her direction. "Well, you must be Miss Brief. Pleased to meet you, my dear. I am Zarbon, of the Kold Lizards", the ruthless warrior stated, with impecable manners. Bulma was downright confused; what was this guy getting at.
"Wh.. What do you want", Bulma stuttered, still holding onto Goku.
"My dear, I'm not sure you really want to hear this. But, my orders are to kill you", the evil man taunted, sneering at Bulma. Chi Chi and Krillin, at this very moment, noticed Bulmas predicament, but it was to late for them to help her. Zarbon raised a finger, and started to form a large blast, which would surely kill both Bulma and Goku. Bulma stood up in front of Goku, trying to shield him. And she shut her eyes. Oh dear lord, why did this have to happen to me, she thought, her eyes stinging with tears. She heard Zarbon fire his blast; but she felt nothing. Is this what death feels like? But, it can't be. I feel the same, Bulma thought, eyes still tight shut. She at last plucked up the courage to open her eyes, and she gasped at the sight. There, shielding her, was Vegeta! She gasped, as he so suddenly fell onto her, pushing her to the ground.
"Well, I'll be back my dear. And, I will kill YOU next time! At least I wont have to worry about that nuisance Vegeta again", came Zarbons evil voice.
"Ve..ge..ta", Bulma gasped, as his body lay motionless on hers.