DBZ Dynasty - Prince Vegeta's Struggles with Friendship

by Feraligreater328

A spin-off of Dragon Ball Z: Dynasty (though canon to the actual story) this tale revolves around Vegeta and Android 18 and the blooming flower of friendship between the two of them. Can these two hard-nosed people break down the walls within theirs hearts and souls and form a relationship that will flourish? Find out in "Prince Vegeta's Struggles with 'Friendship'"!

7. Chapter 7: Hetap

Dragon Ball Z: Dynasty – Prince Vegeta's Struggles with "Friendship"

Written by: Feraligreater328

Overseen by: StevenBodner and SparkerLightning

Chapter 7: Hetap

Vegeta impatiently tapped his foot as he stood outside the workout store, waiting for the "closed" sign to flip to its "open" counterpart. He was one of only a few waiting in the crisp morning sun. However, unlike these plebians who were here for powder that would turn their pathetic flab into something resembling muscle. He, meanwhile, was here on important business.

Today was the day: the release of the new Hetap flavor!

Vegeta smirked and closed his eyes with a prideful nod as he thought to himself. "These fools know not of truly important matters~ I, Prince Vegeta, shall-"

"Sup, fivehead?"

Vegeta jerked and turned to see the same witch that had been vexing him the past few weeks. 18 gave him a half-nod, cracking open a can of Bubblegum Burst Hetap. "Here for the new flavor too? Did your wife raise the spending limit on your card~?"

Vegeta snarled. "What are you doing here?!"

18 rolled her eyes. "I just said why I was here."

Vegeta growled. "I MEANT IN WEST CITY!"

18 tossed her head back, downing the last of her energy drink and crushing the can. "My dear husband told me that he's performing a bust on the Hetap provider in East City. They're selling something out of the back room they shouldn't be...or something..."

Vegeta grunted. "Damned midget cop..."

18 glared. "Don't talk shit about my husband. I'll slap you."

Vegeta rolled his eyes and checked his watch. "Five more minutes..."

18 stood next to him, adjusting her jacket on her shoulders. "So... was she mad? About the explosion, I mean."

Vegeta shook his head. "I told her Kakarot and I did it. Then I paid off Kakarot with food. Then I paid off the Tin Man with a book about birds. Simpleton loves birds."

18 glared out of the corner of her eye. "Don't shit talk my 16. I'll slap you."

Vegeta glared over at her. She didn't flinch. Vegeta glanced at his watch. "Four minutes..."

The two fell silent. Vegeta closed his eyes. "Top 3 Hetaps?"

18 spoke immediately. "Carnival Funnelcake, Bubblegum Burst, Spicy Lemonade. You?"

Vegeta spoke. "South City Cola, Blue Razzle-Dazzle, and also Spicy Lemonade."

18 smiled. "Oh~! Lemonade Supremacy?"

Vegeta chuckled. "Better than being a Limeade Drinker~"

18 shook her head. "Losers."

Vegeta nodded. "We can't all have taste."

And then, the door to the shop opened and the Saiyan and Android pair walked in.

Minutes later, West City Public Park...

Vegeta and 18 sat on a park bench, staring down at their new drinks. 18 cocked her head as she read the flavor name. "Purple? It's just called...Purple?"

Vegeta read the tagline. "Tastes...like...Purple?"

18 scratched her head. "G-Grape?"

Vegeta looked perplexed. "Has to be."

They both nodded and popped the tab on their cans, each taking a big sip. The both cringed and spat it right out. "NOT GRAPE!"