Almost to 200 reviews!!!!! ~crosses fingers~ I hope this next chapter will
bring me up to that number!! ;)
i duno- Thanks for reviewing. I very muchly apperciate it, and I hope you don't get insulted here. I would like to know where, when, why you feel that this story is conflicting and where you feel I need to be more specific. It would be helpful to know these things. You couldn't have read all that I have written thus far if you weren't slightly interested, so please just let me know if there's something you need me to explain to you about it. I will gladly do that so long as it dosen't give away my plot. Thanks again, and I hope to hear from you! :)
Videlchan313- Spring break!!! Wooo hooo!!!!! Yeah! oh! sorry, hahaha! anyhow! Thanks for your review! I like Akira and Bulma being friends too! It's lovely! ;)
Gravidy- Yeah i pretty much no how I'm going to let the cat out of the bag, so to speak, and sadly it wasn't any of those things you listed, though all very good ideas! Though, the matrix fight and Akira singing "Kung-fu fighting" would be pretty sweet! hahaha Thanks for another hilarious review! Much luv!! ;)
Hinagiku- Hey!!! Thank you so much!! :) I'm glad you liked the last chapter so much!!! Arthos' mystery fiance will probably get a name in the next chapter. Seruleyan gave me a good name to use the other night, so all will be revealed! B/V's relationship is really going to start to pick up from here on, but that doesn't mean it's not going to be rocky!! mu hahahaha ;)
Shades of Crimson- Thanks!!! :) Glad you still like this story so much! I have so many loyal fans, and you're all so great!!! Thank you, thank you!!! Yeah, Bulma keeps slipping up, but when's Vegeta gonna finally figure it out, right?!?!?! Well, I'm the only one who knows, and I can't tell ya yet! sorry, but it's coming up. Getting very close!!! ;) Yeah, I don't want to make Akira come off as all lovestruck over Vegeta. She's not. She's a woman who knows exactly what she wants, she just can't seem to get ahold of it right now!
Daisy31- Hahaha you can be honest!! I know it sucked! ;) Oooh! what kind of questions did it create? Sorry, I'd just like to know if you can remember :) Your waiting will pay off soon. I hope anyway! So much pressure!!! ~runs around pulling out her hair!~
Joelie the Messenger of Death- Soon!!! I promise. Thanks for reviewing!!!
Takuma- Yep!! :) Bulma loves Trunks a lot, and I love writing scenes with them both together!
Mini Nicka- Yeah, Vegeta's definitely going to be shocked when he finds out the truth ~evil laughter~ I can't wait for it myself!!! ;) and yeah! Akira and Arthos do make a good couple!
Regen- Thanks you for reviewing!!! Yeah, I know that Bulma's character would be pretty opinionated about the whole A/V thing, but she doesn't really like him much yet. She's just attracted to him, but later on she's gonna be loud and proud!!! hahaha at least I hope so anyhow! ;)
Hanna- Hi! Thanks for reviewing! I'm glad you like this story so much! Please continues to read and review!! And don't worry, he won't kill her! ;)
Kissed by a Prince- Thank you!!! :) yep, Akira loves Arthos!!! Sorry, I haven't got to your story yet! I will, I promise. I've just been super busy writing and working and other stuff! Thanks!
Seruleyan-Wings- ~hefts a water balloon in her left hand~ well, well, well. If isn't my arch nemisisisisis!!!! hahaha j/k Hey, girl! As always, thanks for your review! Yeah, Arthos could be just bluffing, but only I know the real story, right!! ;) ~hugs~ I miss talking to you too! Thanks for the name idea for Arthos' fiance too! Much appreciated!! ;) Luv ya!
Lauren- Thanks for reviewing!!!! Glad you've been keeping track and that you like this so much!!! Next chapter will reveal Arthos' fiance's name! :)
Sorceress Fujin- Thanks again! ;)
Draegon-fire- Yeah, that was a close call for them!!! and to answer your question, yes! Bulma's a virgin, so he would definitely know if they slept together that something was not quite right. That's why she is really fighting her attraction to him. As for your other question, Yes, too! and I hope everyone's reading this. Arthos is getting married. He's not testing Akira at all, but I'll go into detail next chapter! Promise! ;)
Ccfleursdelys- Hello!! Thanks for reviewing! Yeah, Bulma's a virgin, so Vegeta'll know if they were to sleep together that she's not Marron! :) thanks for the A+!!! ;)
Toxiclover- Wow, is that your real name 'Moira'? How is that pronounced exactly? Sorry, one of my favorite books has a character named that, and I'm not sure just how to say it! :) sorry, I'm babbling! Anyhow! Thank you so much for your review. Glad you like my story and thank you for your kind words. I can only dream to be a real writer some day! Thanks so much! ;)
Rei Sakura Li- Wow! I'm so glad you decided to give my story a chance! Thanks a lot! I'm glad you like it!
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Chapter 14: International 'Bug the Shit Out of Akira' day!
~*~ the next day, after dinner!!! ~*~
Akira started tossing clothes into a bag, while furiously wiping at the tears streaming down her face. "Stupid asshole's only been here one day, and he's already managed to piss me off," she muttered under her breath. She walked over to her dresser to grab anything else she might have forgot. She pulled out the top drawer completely and dropped it onto the floor. Then, she plopped down in front of it and commenced to ripping everything out of it and throwing it all over her room. This coninuted for five more drawers of clothing.
"What on Vegetasei are you doing?"
The priestess glared up at her brother. "Go away, Turlis."
"I would, but I'm afraid of loosing my only sister under all those dresses," he joked. He walked over pulled her to her feet. "Calm down, Kir. I'm sure he didn't mean it. Arthos is just upset," he told her.
"I don't care if he is upset. What about me? I'm upset too!"
Turlis frowned. "You can't blame him for being mad at you, sis. You still won't tell him why you continuously said no to the poor guy."
Akira glared at him. "Out!" She pointed toward the door. "Now!"
"Akira, just listen to me."
"I said. Get. Out!"
"Fine. Just answer me something first."
"You're really pushing me," she warned.
"Where are you running off to?"
She turned her back to him. "None of your business."
"You're acting like a coward. I've never seen you run away from anything in my life," he spoke quietly. When she turned back to look at him, he sent her lop-sided grin. "It's one of the very few traits I've allowed myself to admire about you, sis."
Akira tried to fight the smile that was tugging at her lips, but she lost. Turlis and her had never really seemed to get along, but there was deep connection between the two of them. He admired his big sister, and she really did love him even if he got on her nerves more than anyone.
"I just need to stay somewhere else while Arthos is here," she said after a while. "I'm not running away."
"Yes you are. Just stay. You can't let him get to you like that."
She shook her head sadly. "But he's right. I'm an inconsiderate, selfish bitch."
"Not so. He is trying to get a rise out of you," he argued.
"Just go back home to your mate, and stop bugging me," she teased with a dismissive wave of her hand.
"Syl can wait."
"She's about to give birth to your son. You should go be with her."
"Ah, the brat's not due for another three days. Besides, she's not as fun to pick on as you."
Akira growled and tossed a bottle of perfume at his head, which he easily caught. "Get out of here, you big dork!"
"Only if you promise not to leave," he replied, laughing.
"Fine, now go!"
"Bye, sis."
"Good riddance!" She called out after him as he descended the stairs. She heard the door shut after a minute, and she sank to the floor among all her clothes. "I'll just lay here and stare at the ceiling until he leaves," she whispered, falling backwards.
"I'm thinking that after an hour you'll get bored with the ceiling. Then what are you going to do with the remaining three months that I'm here."
"Goddess, what is this? Bug the shit out of Akira day?!" She sat up.
Arthos looked around her room. "What happened?"
"You have a lot of nerve coming in here and talking to me like we still friends! Hell, you have a lot of nerve just coming up here at all!"
He stepped forward, but the silver-haired woman on the floor sent him a hateful glare. He frowned and crossed his arms over his chest. "It was inappropriate of me to say those things at dinner to you."
Akira started laughing. "You're apologizing to me?!" He nodded, and she fell backwards, laughing even harder and clutching one of her under-dresses to her chest.
"I want us to be friends again, Akira. You've been in my life since before I could form memories. I want you at my wedding," he stated sincerely.
She stopped laughing quickly after his last comment. He wanted her at his wedding. Was he insane?! A familiar sting in her eye started, and she mentally cursed herself. 'I will not start crying again!' She stood up and walked over to her balcony, not bothering to say a single word to him at all. The prince sighed, stepping over clothes and dresser drawers until he was safely across the room. He parted the curtains and paused. She was standing, leaning forward against the railing. The wind was whipping her hair around her face, and her dress fluttered behind her. He couldn't help but stare at her longingly.
"Do you remember our time on Merces?" She asked softly.
Arthos walked over to her and leaned against the railing as well. "Every day."
"That night?"
He glanced up at the night sky. "You were so afraid Vegeta wasn't coming home after that battle," he remembered aloud.
She nodded slightly. "I told you I didn't want to be alone forever."
Arthos straightened up. He suddenly didn't want to be here anymore. "You have a funny way of showing it. How many times did I ask you to marry me and you said no? That doesn't sound like someone who doesn't want to be alone forever!"
"I don't have a choice," she responded sadly.
"Yes, you do," he growled. He levitated into the air. "I'm sorry to have bothered you, priestess. Goodnight!" With that said, he flew off toward the meadows beyond the castle wall.
"What the hell happened in here?!" Vegeta's voice called out from her room.
Akira groaned and looked up at the sky. "Goddess, what did I do to deserve your wrath?" She wondered.
~*~
"I'm sorry I bugged you last night, momma," Trunks said, yawning loudly.
Bulma tucked him into his bed and smile. "It's alright, sweetie." She leaned down and kissed his forehead gently. "You better get some rest tonight. I hear that your father and his friend are taking you to the southern province."
The little boy grinned. "Yep! We're going hunting. I can't wait," he replied happily. "Arro and Cass are going, too, and so are Radditz and Nor and Turlis," he added excitedly.
She laughed. "Sounds like fun." She was glad that he was getting along so well here.
Trunks suddenly frowned. "Mother?"
"Yes?"
"I heard General Nappa say something bad about you the other day," he whispered.
Unsure of whether or not she wanted to know the truth, she patted his hand and tried to smile. "What did he say?"
"You would never let me say a word like that."
She leaned down and pecked him on the nose. "You can tell me what he said. I won't get mad at you for it. I promise."
"He said he was sick of being nice around 'that whore'," he told her quickly. "And Bardock told him to watch his mouth when talking about you. Why would he call you that?"
"I'm not sure, sweetie," she lied. "I'll have to have a talk with him. Thank you for telling me, Trunks."
"Will you come with us on the hunt?"
She shook her head. "No. I think I will stay here. Besides, don't you want to spend time with just your father?"
The little boy shrugged. "We're not really going to be alone."
"I think it's best I stay here."
"Okay," he sighed.
Bulma kissed his forehead once more before leaving him for the night. Her mind wandered back to what he told her. Nappa needed to be delt with. She couldn't have him saying such things about Marron in front of Trunks. What if the saiyan had went into detail? She wished she were strong so she could walke up to the jerk and punch him in the face. That would shut him up! She opened the door to her room and was surprised that Vegeta was already in there. He was sitting at the large desk in the corner, sorting through documents. He looked up at her for a brief second before continuing to shuffle through the papers. Bulma closed the door gently and walked over to the armoire to grab a clean nightgown. Then, she preceeded to the bathroom to get ready for bed.
Meanwhile, Vegeta was tallying up just how many men he would have ready for Cooler and Freeza's inevitable war. Arthos planned to sit down with him after their little hunting trip tomorrow and go over some figures. The two Kais that were staying on the planet were also going to be there to lend their expertise, and there was still the matter of Yamcha. The prince propped his elbow up on the desk and rested his chin in his palm. Vegeta knew he was planning something still.
He was jolted from his thoughts when the bathroom door opened anf his wife walked in. 'Damnit!' He had done such a good job of keeping his mind off of her all day, but he knew it wouldn't last. Of course, he'd see her at night and have to sleep next to her. He frowned, noticing that she was ignoring him completely. Vegeta raised an eyebrow as he watched her fluff her pillow angrily. 'What's her problem?' He sat back in his chair, still watching her, and put his hands behind his head.
"What's wrong with you?"
Bulma looked up at him, startled. "What?" She managed to say. Why would he care if something was bothering her?
Vegeta stood up and walked toward his side of the bed. "I asked what was wrong with you. Are you deaf?"
She rolled her eyes. "Why would you care if anything was bother me?" She pulled back the covers and sat down with her back to him.
He narrowed his eyes at her back and begun to strip down for bed. "Forget it then," he growled.
Bulma looked down at her hand's sadly. Wasn't she always trying to get him to move forward instead of looking back to the things Marron did? Now, here she was pushing him away after he asked a simple question. He was actually trying to be civil with her and at least pretend that he cared. She let out heavy sigh.
"Trunks told me something just a few minutes ago," she confided quietly. His silence was the only response she received, but she took it that he wished for her to contune. If he didn't want to hear what she had to say, he would have tol her so. "He overheard Nappa calling me a whore." 'Goddess don't let him rub my face in my sister's past,' she begged.
Vegeta frowned up at the ceiling for a long time. "I will speak with him."
Bulma turned toward him with a smile on her face, but he was already turned onto his side, facing away from her. She sunk down into the bed quietly and turned off the light next to her. How long would he hold a grudge for, she wondered. Forcing that thought into the back of her mind, she tried to clear her head. Tomorrow was going to be a big day. Thealda was coming from Briefsei to visit her, and Bulma was going to confront her for the first time about the fact that the old priestess really being her mother.
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Slightly short, I know! Sorry. Having trouble staying focused. Story ideas keep popping into my head ;) I'm looking forward to writing the next chapter. Male bonding, mother/daughter confrontations, and some revealed secrets?!?!!? Ah ha! but what secrets am I talking about?!?! mu hahahahahaha ~falls out of chair~ damnit! I hate when that happens!
Please, review!! I'm almost to 200. I so happy!!!
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PANDORA ;)
i duno- Thanks for reviewing. I very muchly apperciate it, and I hope you don't get insulted here. I would like to know where, when, why you feel that this story is conflicting and where you feel I need to be more specific. It would be helpful to know these things. You couldn't have read all that I have written thus far if you weren't slightly interested, so please just let me know if there's something you need me to explain to you about it. I will gladly do that so long as it dosen't give away my plot. Thanks again, and I hope to hear from you! :)
Videlchan313- Spring break!!! Wooo hooo!!!!! Yeah! oh! sorry, hahaha! anyhow! Thanks for your review! I like Akira and Bulma being friends too! It's lovely! ;)
Gravidy- Yeah i pretty much no how I'm going to let the cat out of the bag, so to speak, and sadly it wasn't any of those things you listed, though all very good ideas! Though, the matrix fight and Akira singing "Kung-fu fighting" would be pretty sweet! hahaha Thanks for another hilarious review! Much luv!! ;)
Hinagiku- Hey!!! Thank you so much!! :) I'm glad you liked the last chapter so much!!! Arthos' mystery fiance will probably get a name in the next chapter. Seruleyan gave me a good name to use the other night, so all will be revealed! B/V's relationship is really going to start to pick up from here on, but that doesn't mean it's not going to be rocky!! mu hahahaha ;)
Shades of Crimson- Thanks!!! :) Glad you still like this story so much! I have so many loyal fans, and you're all so great!!! Thank you, thank you!!! Yeah, Bulma keeps slipping up, but when's Vegeta gonna finally figure it out, right?!?!?! Well, I'm the only one who knows, and I can't tell ya yet! sorry, but it's coming up. Getting very close!!! ;) Yeah, I don't want to make Akira come off as all lovestruck over Vegeta. She's not. She's a woman who knows exactly what she wants, she just can't seem to get ahold of it right now!
Daisy31- Hahaha you can be honest!! I know it sucked! ;) Oooh! what kind of questions did it create? Sorry, I'd just like to know if you can remember :) Your waiting will pay off soon. I hope anyway! So much pressure!!! ~runs around pulling out her hair!~
Joelie the Messenger of Death- Soon!!! I promise. Thanks for reviewing!!!
Takuma- Yep!! :) Bulma loves Trunks a lot, and I love writing scenes with them both together!
Mini Nicka- Yeah, Vegeta's definitely going to be shocked when he finds out the truth ~evil laughter~ I can't wait for it myself!!! ;) and yeah! Akira and Arthos do make a good couple!
Regen- Thanks you for reviewing!!! Yeah, I know that Bulma's character would be pretty opinionated about the whole A/V thing, but she doesn't really like him much yet. She's just attracted to him, but later on she's gonna be loud and proud!!! hahaha at least I hope so anyhow! ;)
Hanna- Hi! Thanks for reviewing! I'm glad you like this story so much! Please continues to read and review!! And don't worry, he won't kill her! ;)
Kissed by a Prince- Thank you!!! :) yep, Akira loves Arthos!!! Sorry, I haven't got to your story yet! I will, I promise. I've just been super busy writing and working and other stuff! Thanks!
Seruleyan-Wings- ~hefts a water balloon in her left hand~ well, well, well. If isn't my arch nemisisisisis!!!! hahaha j/k Hey, girl! As always, thanks for your review! Yeah, Arthos could be just bluffing, but only I know the real story, right!! ;) ~hugs~ I miss talking to you too! Thanks for the name idea for Arthos' fiance too! Much appreciated!! ;) Luv ya!
Lauren- Thanks for reviewing!!!! Glad you've been keeping track and that you like this so much!!! Next chapter will reveal Arthos' fiance's name! :)
Sorceress Fujin- Thanks again! ;)
Draegon-fire- Yeah, that was a close call for them!!! and to answer your question, yes! Bulma's a virgin, so he would definitely know if they slept together that something was not quite right. That's why she is really fighting her attraction to him. As for your other question, Yes, too! and I hope everyone's reading this. Arthos is getting married. He's not testing Akira at all, but I'll go into detail next chapter! Promise! ;)
Ccfleursdelys- Hello!! Thanks for reviewing! Yeah, Bulma's a virgin, so Vegeta'll know if they were to sleep together that she's not Marron! :) thanks for the A+!!! ;)
Toxiclover- Wow, is that your real name 'Moira'? How is that pronounced exactly? Sorry, one of my favorite books has a character named that, and I'm not sure just how to say it! :) sorry, I'm babbling! Anyhow! Thank you so much for your review. Glad you like my story and thank you for your kind words. I can only dream to be a real writer some day! Thanks so much! ;)
Rei Sakura Li- Wow! I'm so glad you decided to give my story a chance! Thanks a lot! I'm glad you like it!
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Chapter 14: International 'Bug the Shit Out of Akira' day!
~*~ the next day, after dinner!!! ~*~
Akira started tossing clothes into a bag, while furiously wiping at the tears streaming down her face. "Stupid asshole's only been here one day, and he's already managed to piss me off," she muttered under her breath. She walked over to her dresser to grab anything else she might have forgot. She pulled out the top drawer completely and dropped it onto the floor. Then, she plopped down in front of it and commenced to ripping everything out of it and throwing it all over her room. This coninuted for five more drawers of clothing.
"What on Vegetasei are you doing?"
The priestess glared up at her brother. "Go away, Turlis."
"I would, but I'm afraid of loosing my only sister under all those dresses," he joked. He walked over pulled her to her feet. "Calm down, Kir. I'm sure he didn't mean it. Arthos is just upset," he told her.
"I don't care if he is upset. What about me? I'm upset too!"
Turlis frowned. "You can't blame him for being mad at you, sis. You still won't tell him why you continuously said no to the poor guy."
Akira glared at him. "Out!" She pointed toward the door. "Now!"
"Akira, just listen to me."
"I said. Get. Out!"
"Fine. Just answer me something first."
"You're really pushing me," she warned.
"Where are you running off to?"
She turned her back to him. "None of your business."
"You're acting like a coward. I've never seen you run away from anything in my life," he spoke quietly. When she turned back to look at him, he sent her lop-sided grin. "It's one of the very few traits I've allowed myself to admire about you, sis."
Akira tried to fight the smile that was tugging at her lips, but she lost. Turlis and her had never really seemed to get along, but there was deep connection between the two of them. He admired his big sister, and she really did love him even if he got on her nerves more than anyone.
"I just need to stay somewhere else while Arthos is here," she said after a while. "I'm not running away."
"Yes you are. Just stay. You can't let him get to you like that."
She shook her head sadly. "But he's right. I'm an inconsiderate, selfish bitch."
"Not so. He is trying to get a rise out of you," he argued.
"Just go back home to your mate, and stop bugging me," she teased with a dismissive wave of her hand.
"Syl can wait."
"She's about to give birth to your son. You should go be with her."
"Ah, the brat's not due for another three days. Besides, she's not as fun to pick on as you."
Akira growled and tossed a bottle of perfume at his head, which he easily caught. "Get out of here, you big dork!"
"Only if you promise not to leave," he replied, laughing.
"Fine, now go!"
"Bye, sis."
"Good riddance!" She called out after him as he descended the stairs. She heard the door shut after a minute, and she sank to the floor among all her clothes. "I'll just lay here and stare at the ceiling until he leaves," she whispered, falling backwards.
"I'm thinking that after an hour you'll get bored with the ceiling. Then what are you going to do with the remaining three months that I'm here."
"Goddess, what is this? Bug the shit out of Akira day?!" She sat up.
Arthos looked around her room. "What happened?"
"You have a lot of nerve coming in here and talking to me like we still friends! Hell, you have a lot of nerve just coming up here at all!"
He stepped forward, but the silver-haired woman on the floor sent him a hateful glare. He frowned and crossed his arms over his chest. "It was inappropriate of me to say those things at dinner to you."
Akira started laughing. "You're apologizing to me?!" He nodded, and she fell backwards, laughing even harder and clutching one of her under-dresses to her chest.
"I want us to be friends again, Akira. You've been in my life since before I could form memories. I want you at my wedding," he stated sincerely.
She stopped laughing quickly after his last comment. He wanted her at his wedding. Was he insane?! A familiar sting in her eye started, and she mentally cursed herself. 'I will not start crying again!' She stood up and walked over to her balcony, not bothering to say a single word to him at all. The prince sighed, stepping over clothes and dresser drawers until he was safely across the room. He parted the curtains and paused. She was standing, leaning forward against the railing. The wind was whipping her hair around her face, and her dress fluttered behind her. He couldn't help but stare at her longingly.
"Do you remember our time on Merces?" She asked softly.
Arthos walked over to her and leaned against the railing as well. "Every day."
"That night?"
He glanced up at the night sky. "You were so afraid Vegeta wasn't coming home after that battle," he remembered aloud.
She nodded slightly. "I told you I didn't want to be alone forever."
Arthos straightened up. He suddenly didn't want to be here anymore. "You have a funny way of showing it. How many times did I ask you to marry me and you said no? That doesn't sound like someone who doesn't want to be alone forever!"
"I don't have a choice," she responded sadly.
"Yes, you do," he growled. He levitated into the air. "I'm sorry to have bothered you, priestess. Goodnight!" With that said, he flew off toward the meadows beyond the castle wall.
"What the hell happened in here?!" Vegeta's voice called out from her room.
Akira groaned and looked up at the sky. "Goddess, what did I do to deserve your wrath?" She wondered.
~*~
"I'm sorry I bugged you last night, momma," Trunks said, yawning loudly.
Bulma tucked him into his bed and smile. "It's alright, sweetie." She leaned down and kissed his forehead gently. "You better get some rest tonight. I hear that your father and his friend are taking you to the southern province."
The little boy grinned. "Yep! We're going hunting. I can't wait," he replied happily. "Arro and Cass are going, too, and so are Radditz and Nor and Turlis," he added excitedly.
She laughed. "Sounds like fun." She was glad that he was getting along so well here.
Trunks suddenly frowned. "Mother?"
"Yes?"
"I heard General Nappa say something bad about you the other day," he whispered.
Unsure of whether or not she wanted to know the truth, she patted his hand and tried to smile. "What did he say?"
"You would never let me say a word like that."
She leaned down and pecked him on the nose. "You can tell me what he said. I won't get mad at you for it. I promise."
"He said he was sick of being nice around 'that whore'," he told her quickly. "And Bardock told him to watch his mouth when talking about you. Why would he call you that?"
"I'm not sure, sweetie," she lied. "I'll have to have a talk with him. Thank you for telling me, Trunks."
"Will you come with us on the hunt?"
She shook her head. "No. I think I will stay here. Besides, don't you want to spend time with just your father?"
The little boy shrugged. "We're not really going to be alone."
"I think it's best I stay here."
"Okay," he sighed.
Bulma kissed his forehead once more before leaving him for the night. Her mind wandered back to what he told her. Nappa needed to be delt with. She couldn't have him saying such things about Marron in front of Trunks. What if the saiyan had went into detail? She wished she were strong so she could walke up to the jerk and punch him in the face. That would shut him up! She opened the door to her room and was surprised that Vegeta was already in there. He was sitting at the large desk in the corner, sorting through documents. He looked up at her for a brief second before continuing to shuffle through the papers. Bulma closed the door gently and walked over to the armoire to grab a clean nightgown. Then, she preceeded to the bathroom to get ready for bed.
Meanwhile, Vegeta was tallying up just how many men he would have ready for Cooler and Freeza's inevitable war. Arthos planned to sit down with him after their little hunting trip tomorrow and go over some figures. The two Kais that were staying on the planet were also going to be there to lend their expertise, and there was still the matter of Yamcha. The prince propped his elbow up on the desk and rested his chin in his palm. Vegeta knew he was planning something still.
He was jolted from his thoughts when the bathroom door opened anf his wife walked in. 'Damnit!' He had done such a good job of keeping his mind off of her all day, but he knew it wouldn't last. Of course, he'd see her at night and have to sleep next to her. He frowned, noticing that she was ignoring him completely. Vegeta raised an eyebrow as he watched her fluff her pillow angrily. 'What's her problem?' He sat back in his chair, still watching her, and put his hands behind his head.
"What's wrong with you?"
Bulma looked up at him, startled. "What?" She managed to say. Why would he care if something was bothering her?
Vegeta stood up and walked toward his side of the bed. "I asked what was wrong with you. Are you deaf?"
She rolled her eyes. "Why would you care if anything was bother me?" She pulled back the covers and sat down with her back to him.
He narrowed his eyes at her back and begun to strip down for bed. "Forget it then," he growled.
Bulma looked down at her hand's sadly. Wasn't she always trying to get him to move forward instead of looking back to the things Marron did? Now, here she was pushing him away after he asked a simple question. He was actually trying to be civil with her and at least pretend that he cared. She let out heavy sigh.
"Trunks told me something just a few minutes ago," she confided quietly. His silence was the only response she received, but she took it that he wished for her to contune. If he didn't want to hear what she had to say, he would have tol her so. "He overheard Nappa calling me a whore." 'Goddess don't let him rub my face in my sister's past,' she begged.
Vegeta frowned up at the ceiling for a long time. "I will speak with him."
Bulma turned toward him with a smile on her face, but he was already turned onto his side, facing away from her. She sunk down into the bed quietly and turned off the light next to her. How long would he hold a grudge for, she wondered. Forcing that thought into the back of her mind, she tried to clear her head. Tomorrow was going to be a big day. Thealda was coming from Briefsei to visit her, and Bulma was going to confront her for the first time about the fact that the old priestess really being her mother.
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Slightly short, I know! Sorry. Having trouble staying focused. Story ideas keep popping into my head ;) I'm looking forward to writing the next chapter. Male bonding, mother/daughter confrontations, and some revealed secrets?!?!!? Ah ha! but what secrets am I talking about?!?! mu hahahahahaha ~falls out of chair~ damnit! I hate when that happens!
Please, review!! I'm almost to 200. I so happy!!!
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PANDORA ;)