VFC: The title of this chappie translates to "Isn't It Wonderful?" Also… This chappie was written the way it was because I was playing too much Final Fantasy X!! O.o; That evil, evil, addicting game… Suteki da ne is a grood song…er… I mean good…and great… good and great… n.n; Anyways… Here are the changes!

"Talking" 'Thinking/Flashbacks/dreams…etc.' Saiya-go (A/N: Author's Notes)

One Girl, One Wish

Chapter Eight: Suteki da ne?

"Isn't it wonderful

If we could walk, holding hands

I'd want to go

To your town, your house, into your arms

To your heart

I leave my body

Mixed into the night

I dream…

– Suteki da ne English translation –

Bulma's POV

Once Vegeta and I were on Earth, I looked around and almost cried. Earth, my home, was practically a barren desert… There were craters everywhere, and I couldn't see any buildings standing anywhere. Everything was in ruins. I fell to my knees; Vegeta knelt down beside me and put his hand on my shoulder. "Why did this have to happen…?" I asked, my voice was shaky.

"Because Frieza wants to hurt you…" Vegeta replied softly. He looked like he wanted to say something else, but he stopped himself.

"But why?" was all I could say without completely breaking down. Vegeta turned his head, gazed off into the distance, and stayed silent. Maybe that's what he wanted to tell me before? I decided to let it go when I remembered a place I used to go all the time when I was little. I wonder; is it still there? Or was it destroyed along with the rest of the planet?

Vegeta stood up, "We should find a place to stay…," he said.

I looked up at him, "I think I know a place…" I said softly. Vegeta looked down at me to indicate that he was listening, "but I don't know if it's still there…" I admitted as I too got back on my feet.

Vegeta folded his arms, "Where is this place?" he asked, "Maybe it survived Frieza…"

"It took about an hour to walk to from Capsule Corp.…" I explained. "I think…that over there is what used to be Capsule Corp.…So…we just have to go that way," I smiled a little and pointed north.

"Then we'll go that way," Vegeta said.

"Ok, just look for a forest!" I said as the two of us rose into the air. Then I turned my head and smiled at Vegeta, "I'll race you!"

Vegeta rolled his eyes, "I'll just beat you like I did before when you finally learned how to fly…," he said.

I smirked, "That was then! This is now! I've gotten a lot faster since then!" I said proudly.

Vegeta smirked evilly, "So have I…" he said in a low voice.

"All right, ready, set…" I laughed then took off before saying the "go" part. I was laughing so hard I could have passed out! Until…Vegeta zoomed ahead of me. I even saw him smirk as he flew passed! I growled slightly then began to fly faster. It didn't take me long to catch up with Vegeta.

He looked over at me, "I thought you said you had gotten faster? To me it seems like you've gotten slower," he said. I glared at him then shot passed him at full speed…but he caught up to me.

"You're cheating somehow!" I screamed causing Vegeta to laugh. I shot him a glare then looked down. "Hey! We're here!" I cried as I began to slow down. Vegeta came to a dead stop then we both descended. I looked around and smiled. Here it was, my forested area with the waterfall flowing over the mountain with the cave behind the waterfall and into the lake. "I can't believe it! This place was untouched by Frieza," I exclaimed. I spun around to face Vegeta. He was looking around, carefully gathering in the surroundings. "So, how do you like it? I found the place once when I was about eight years old," I said.

Vegeta folded his arms then looked at me, "It reminds me of a place I've seen on another planet…," he replied. I didn't want to ask him if it was a planet that he had been sent to by Frieza for…obvious reasons…because I knew the answer was most likely yes…

Out of nowhere, a thought hit me. "Hey, Vegeta," I began, "let's go for a swim!"

Vegeta blinked, "Why?" he asked.

Vegeta's POV

"Because it's fun," she said. I raised an eyebrow. "You do know how to swim, right?"

"Tch, of course I know how to swim…I would be dead right now if I didn't…," I replied.

"Then come on!" she said. Her cerulean eyes were wide and gazing into mine. I wanted to look away, but something was preventing me from doing so.

I sighed and gave in, "Fine, fine…," I said. She smiled then ran towards the lake. I didn't understand why this girl suddenly wanted to go swimming… Here we are on an empty planet trying to escape from Frieza…and suddenly she wants to go swimming? I swear I'll never understand this woman… I sighed once more then removed my gloves, my armor, my shirt, and my boots… I glanced back in her direction and saw that she was already in the lake. I walked to the edge of the water and folded my arms.

Bulma looked up at me "Come on in, Princey!" she called. Princey!?

"What the hell!?" I spat.

"What, you don't like the name 'Princey'? Fine…then how about Veggie!" she said.

I rolled my eyes, "Vegeta is fine…" I said apathetically, but I couldn't stop myself from smirking.

"Just get in here, Vegeta prince of veggies!" she giggled.

I rolled my eyes, "Fine, fine…" I said as I dove into the water. I swam to the surface then looked towards Bulma. "Ok…we're here…Now what…?" I asked nonchalantly. She began swimming circles around me. I watched her carefully… Somehow, I knew she was planning something… so I decided to think up a plan of my own… I swam towards her and placed my hands on her shoulders.

"Don't you dare try dunking me underwater… because I'll drag you down with me!" she said as she winked playfully.

I smirked, "That sounds like a good idea…," I said. I didn't feel like pushing her underwater…at the time… No, I had some other strange desire, one that I didn't understand…and I decided to make this desire…something more than just a desire… "but that is not my plan at all…" I continued in a low voice as I slowly slid my hands down her arms and around to her back causing her to gasp slightly. I pulled her close, "That's not my plan at all…" I repeated quietly as I gazed down into her eyes.

Bulma's POV

I felt my face begin to burn as Vegeta pulled me closer. I stared into his dark eyes; I felt as if I could get lost in them. I put my own arms around his abdomen. I felt his tail wrap protectively around my waist, causing my blush to intensify. I looked away from him for a moment. He removed one hand from my back and placed it underneath my chin. He turned my face back towards his. Then, he closed his eyes and gently placed his lips upon mine and planted a passionate kiss. My eyes widened and my heart began to beat faster. I closed my eyes as well and instantly kissed back. Vegeta removed his hand from my chin and returned it to its previous position on my upper back.

My mind was racing. Where had this come from all of a sudden? Was this even the same Vegeta…? I broke the kiss for a moment without really wanting to and gazed up at Vegeta. He was returning my gaze.

"Vegeta…?" I said. I wanted to ask why he had kissed me so suddenly. He answered as if he had read my mind.

"I…I guess… I missed you…," he said as he blushed slightly and looked away.

I smiled, "I missed you too," I replied softly. I rested my head on his muscular chest. I could hear his heart beating almost as quickly as mine was. I closed my eyes and listened to his fast beating heart; it was quite relaxing to me.

Suddenly, Vegeta laughed. I blinked and raised my head to look at him. "What's so funny?" I asked.

"I just realized that I am the only thing keeping us both above the water," he said while still chuckling slightly. I blinked and continued to look up at him. "I just don't understand why you trust me so much…," he said.

I frowned, "Why wouldn't I trust you?" I asked. I thought my voice sounded quite sad… I hadn't meant for it to sound that way…

Vegeta smirked and gently caressed my face with his hand, "I don't know… I just thought no one would ever trust me because I'm…" he tailed off.

I placed my hand on top of his—the one resting on my cheek, "Vegeta, I don't care what you've done before…" I explained as we both removed our hands from my face, "I mean sure, you've killed off entire races and destroyed entire planets! But… I know that you had no choice… Frieza never gave you a choice… It was 'kill or be killed' …Am I right? But… I want you to know that… Everything you've done…wasn't your fault…it was Frieza's…," Everything I had just said came from my heart. I really didn't care about what he had done before because I understand now… It wasn't his fault… Sure, he may have enjoyed killing those people but that's only because of what Frieza had done to him…

Vegeta stared at me; his mouth was slightly ajar. Then he looked away and smirked.

"Hey," I said, "Let's get out of here… I changed my mind about swimming right now." We released each other.

"Tch, so you forced me to come in here for no reason?" Vegeta replied in that snappy, playful tone that I was beginning to like.

I stuck my tongue out at him and splashed water in his face. He jumped slightly then splashed water in my face. I continued to throw as much water as I possibly could in his face until he submerged. I searched the water with my eyes for him but I never saw him. I gasped when I felt him take hold of my ankle then drag me under as well. I carefully opened my eyes and saw him smirking at me triumphantly. I shot a playful glare his way.

I swam towards Vegeta at a high speed then wrapped my arms around his neck; he put his arms around me as well, and once again, we kissed; we floated there under the water and kissed. I removed my arms from Vegeta's neck and rested my hands on his arms. I took this time to trace his muscles with my fingertips. Every now and then, I would come across a scar and wonder how he had received it.

It felt nice drifting through the water… kissing him. I wished the kiss could have lasted longer but eventually we had to swim back to the surface for air. Once at the surface I coughed and sucked air into my lungs. I glanced at Vegeta; it wasn't very noticeable, but I could see that he was breathing hard as well.

"How about we get out now?" I said after finally catching my breath. Vegeta nodded and we both swam to the edge and climbed out of the lake. I put my arms around myself and shivered. After all, I was drenched from head to toe and barely wearing anything at the time.

My face began to burn when I noticed that Vegeta was staring at me. My face grew even warmer when I found myself staring back at him. I carefully examined every muscle and scar on his body. I wondered if he would ever tell me how he had gotten every one of his scars. Maybe one day he will tell me how he had gotten each scar…maybe one day…he would even tell me… that he loved me.

My face now felt like it was on fire.

A breeze began to blow causing me to shiver. Vegeta smirked then walked towards me. He placed his hands on my shoulders then closed his eyes. Suddenly, I felt surrounded by warmth. I realized that Vegeta had powered up to dry me off and warm me up.

I gazed up at him, "Thank you, Vegeta…" I said softly. He reopened his eyes and lowered his hands. He responded with a grunt, turned around, and began putting his clothes back on. …That looked like a good idea… I gathered up my own clothes and threw them on. Absentmindedly, I put my hand in my pocket and pulled out the silver locket Vegeta had given me. I carefully slid it over my head and let it hang down around my neck. I yelped when I heard a "booming" noise coming from the sky. I raised my head to look up into the sky then felt a drop of water land on my forehead. I put my head down and quickly wiped the drop away.

"I hate rain…" I grumbled.

Vegeta glanced into the sky, "What's so bad about rain?" he asked.

"I just don't like it! It makes my hair wet then it sticks to my face! And don't even get me started about thunder and lightning…," I responded.

Vegeta shifted his gaze towards me then back to the sky, "Well, I happen to be fond of the rain…," he said.

"Well, I'm not! So let's go up there…," I said pointing to the cave behind the waterfall, "It somehow always stays dry in there…even though it's behind a waterfall." I explained.

"Alright…" he replied.

Once we got up there, I found something that I had scribbled on the wall so long ago. I examined it and smiled. It said, Bulma's Secret Hiding Place. I remembered the day I had written it. It was a day that I had gotten in trouble with my parents so I ran here to be alone and cry. I was such a baby then.

I heard another "boom" coming from the sky. This time it was much louder and followed by a blinding flash. I jumped and practically screamed as my hands shot up to cover my ears. I know it sounds stupid, but I am terrified of thunder and lightning…

"Good hell, woman…," Vegeta said. I could just sense that he was going to give me a hard time about this…

I slowly lowered my hands, "What?!" I shrieked, trying to hide my fear and failing miserably…

Vegeta crossed his arms, "Don't tell me you're actually afraid of that!" he said. He's going to laugh at me! I just know it!!

I glared at him, "O-of course not! Wh-who would be afraid of a little thunder and lightning?!" I shot back. Just then, there was another blinding flash of lightning and a clap of thunder so tremendously loud it shook the earth. I screamed, covered my ears, and squeezed my eyes shut.

Vegeta's POV

This woman is impossible… Why would she be afraid of thunder and lightning? Doesn't she know that there are things in this universe that are more frightening than just a loud sound and a bright light? I sighed and shook my head as she reopened her eyes and lowered her hands. "You're an odd creature…but you know that already, right?" I said.

She scowled at me, "Shut up!" she barked as she sat down on the cave floor, wrapped her arms around her drawn-up knees, and continued to glare daggers at me.

I laughed, "Bulma, you're pathetic…" I said.

"Hey! If you don't leave me alone…" she paused. I could tell she was thinking. I raised an eyebrow and waited for her to continue, "I'll… tell Raditz and Nappa about that little stunt you pulled!"

"What stunt…?" I asked, slightly apathetic.

"Oh, don't play dumb! You know what I'm talking about!" she replied; I rolled my eyes. "Our little… 'battle of the lips'? Know what I'm talking about now?" she continued.

I shrugged, "They won't care…" I said.

"But you might!" she replied angrily. Shit… She had me there… If she told those two bumbling idiots, they would never leave me alone about it, and it would be the end of my pride…!

She smiled triumphantly.

"Just… shut the hell up!" I snapped as I seated myself in a corner far away from that woman and glared at her.

She laughed, "What's the matter, Veggie?" God, how I hate that name! "Can't stand that you lost a verbal fight to me?"

"Keep that up and I'll throw you outside with all the thunder and lightning… and I'll laugh if you get burnt to a crisp by that lightning!" I replied furiously.

She laughed once more, "You wouldn't do that to me…," she replied coolly. I probably wouldn't… but she doesn't have to know that…

I smirked, "Are you willing to bet your life on that?" I asked. She nodded with a smug look on her face. "Alright then…" I said as I stood up and began making my way toward her.

The woman's eyes grew wide, "Wait… You were serious?! Ok, ok! I'll shut up!!" she cried. I laughed at the expression on her face. Too bad this won't work once we've mated… She would be capable of telling right away if I was serious or not… Something tells me that won't be too long from now…

I let out a sigh then took a seat beside Bulma.

"Is something wrong?" she asked. I turned to look at her. She gazed into my eyes; concern was written all over her face.

I smirked then shook my head, "No… there's nothing wrong…" I replied. Tch, that was a lie… but she believed me. She rested her head on my shoulder and closed her eyes.

"Do you think it stopped raining…?" she asked groggily. She was answered by a roar of thunder and a flash. She whimpered, "I-I guess not…" I rolled my eyes. I still couldn't believe that this woman was afraid of thunder and lightning… however, I decided I would leave her alone…for now…

I closed my eyes and rested my head on Bulma's. "Vegeta…? Do you… have a sister?" she asked softly.

I opened my eyes, "No…" I responded. Like her, I am an only child… Haven't I told her this before…? "Why are you asking me this suddenly?"

"No reason… but… on Frieza's ship I saw a woman there and…well, she reminded me of you…" she said. A woman on Frieza's ship that reminded her of me…? Could it be— "She said she knew you…" Bulma went on. "And…she seemed kind of sad when she said your name… I think she was one of Frieza's—"

I interrupted. "She was my mother…"

VFC: I had a dream that Nappa was trying to teach me about child molesters…It was creepy… O.o;

Vegeta: It would be…

VFC: Yes… If anything's messed up in this chappie, don't blame me, blame the website! It doesn't like me anymore... -pouts-