VFC: Well, I read over this chappie again and decided that it wasn't all that bad actually… Just like you guys said! n.n Well, I changed some of the words and added some small things…but that's about all I did… n.n;

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

One Girl, One Wish

Chapter Eleven: Haunted

"Watching me… wanting me…
I can feel you pull me down
Saving me… raping me…

Watching me…"

– Evanescence: Haunted –

Bulma's POV

Where am I? I formed the words with my lips but no sound would come. I looked around and found nothing but blackness. All I knew was that I was sitting alone on a cold hard floor, shivering, and having that uneasy sensation… that I was being watched…

I held my hand up in front of my face; it was so dark here, that I couldn't even see it.

Vegeta…? Again, my mouth would emit no sound. I had no idea where Vegeta was… He was with me earlier… why wasn't he here now? I desperately wanted him here to hold me protectively in his muscular arms. I wanted him to whisper softly that every thing was going to be all right; that he was going to get me out of this cold, dark room.

I decided to stand up and try to escape from wherever I was and try to find Vegeta. I put my hands out in front of me to attempt to feel for a wall or something to help me find my way around. I slowly walked forward until my hands felt what resembled a door. I ran my hands around the door hoping to find the doorknob. I smiled when I finally found it. I slowly turned the doorknob and opened the door. A blinding white light instantly poured in from beyond the door. I squeezed my eyes shut and raised my hand to shield my eyes.

Slowly, I opened my eyes to allow them to adjust to the light. I glanced around to find that I was now in an empty corridor. Which way do I go…? I examined both up the hall and down the hall; they both looked exactly the same.

I decided I would try going up the hall.

It seemed like I had been walking for hours. Suddenly, it seemed that with every step I took it was harder for me to breathe; it was like something was pressing against my chest. I stopped walking but the feeling just kept getting worse. I quickly turned around and sprinted back the way I had come. I froze when I saw that I had come to a dead end. What's going on?! I just came from this way; how could it be a dead end?! I shook my head slowly and took one step backwards.

Just then, something zoomed passed my head, hit the floor, and skidded to a stop, leaving a trail of dark crimson behind it… I noticed that it was a person; a very familiar looking person. Kami, is that…Goku!? I ran towards him and fell to my knees beside him. He was face down on the floor. His body was limp and covered in small scratches and soaked in blood; why was there so much blood? Goku! I placed my hand on his shoulder and shook him. Goku, wake up! I turned him over. What I saw made me swiftly jump to my feet. I placed my hand over my mouth. Goku… was dead… No! Once again, I turned and ran. No! Goku can't be dead… He just can't! As I ran, tears flowed from my eyes. I attempted to scream, Vegeta! Where are you?!

I slid to a halt when I came to another dead end. This dead end wasn't here before either! What is going on here!? I fell against the wall and frantically beat on it with my fists as I continued to cry. I fell to my knees and buried my face in my hands. Vegeta… why aren't you here when I need you…?

"It seems that we have met again, my sweet…" said a familiar voice.

No… Not… …not him… Anyone but him! I climbed to my feet and turned around to face the speaker. No…! Frieza…! I slowly backed against the wall.

Frieza spoke once more, "What's the matter? I won't hurt you… I'm here to… protect you…," he had a twisted smile planted on his face.

Where's Vegeta?! What have you done with him?! This was ridiculous; why wouldn't any sound come?!

I heard footsteps approaching at a high speed. With the footsteps, there was a voice; it was Yamcha's voice. "Bulma!" he shouted.

Yamcha!? Frieza slowly turned and backhanded Yamcha. That one blow sent him spinning through the air. He hit the floor with a sickening thud. Yamcha! He didn't move… He wasn't breathing… He was dead now as well… Frieza, you monster! Tears poured from my eyes.

"A monster?" he said. He…heard me!? He smiled once more, "…Maybe I am a monster…" he cackled evilly. I desperately searched for a way to get away from Frieza, but escape…was impossible… I fell to my knees and stared up at the monstrous lizard tyrant towering over me. Goku…and Yamcha too…they're both…gone… Vegeta, where are you?!

"Now, why don't you come with me?" Frieza said as he outstretched his arm.

I shook my head, No! I don't want to go with you!

Frieza laughed, "You have no other choice, Girl!"

No! Vegeta will come! And when he does, he'll protect me and… kill you! Why was it that Frieza could hear me when I couldn't even hear myself? I knew I hadn't gone deaf because I could hear him perfectly. I just don't understand!

Frieza cackled loudly, "That monkey?! You think the monkey will save you and take my life!?" he continued to laugh, "I'm terribly sorry, but that monkey won't save you!"

I felt as if my heart had been torn in two. I shook my head. No…You're… You're lying…! I lowered my head to look at the floor. You're lying…I raised my head once more and squeezed my eyes shut, "You're lying!!" I screamed, finally.

When I reopened my eyes, I saw that Frieza was gone, and Vegeta was standing in his place. "Vegeta…," I said, still crying. He smiled a true Vegeta smile and walked toward me. I stood up and ran to him; tears were still falling from my eyes. I flung my arms around him and he wrapped his around me. "Where were you…?" I sobbed into his chest; my tears seeped into his shirt.

He gently stroked my hair with his fingers, "It's all right…" he said softly.

"I was scared…" I said.

"I know…" he replied, "That is why I came…"

I smiled, "Thank you…" I said softly. I rested my head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat. He continued to stroke my hair, and I closed my eyes.

I realized then that he was the only thing that actually felt real in this strange place. He was warm, and when he touched me, I could actually feel his touch. "So…confused…" I whispered.

When I opened my eyes, I saw that I was back in Vegeta's room. I noticed that I was lying on top of him; my head rested on his bare chest, one of his arms securely encircled my waist, his other hand rested on the back of my head, his tail wrapped gently around one of my legs, and the sheets from his bed draped over us to cover our nudity. I smiled, 'Just a dream…It was all just a dream…' I had to stifle a giggle, 'Vegeta is even going to protect me in my dreams!'

I yawned. I was still tired, but I didn't want to go back to sleep… What if I have that dream again? What if I have that dream and Vegeta doesn't come rescue me like he did before…? If that were to happen… Frieza could have his way with me… I know it's just a dream, and it's not real… but… it still scares me……Why had I even had the dream in the first place…? Was it supposed to be some kind of warning? Why I had the dream was probably the most confusing part of this whole thing… I sighed, 'I just don't understand any of this…'

I shifted my head into a position that enabled me to look up at Vegeta's face. I smiled, 'He looks so peaceful when he's asleep… …Kind of reminds me of the time when Zarbon had beaten him and left his arm broken…and when I first felt like… I was in love with him…'

I watched as Vegeta slowly opened his eyes. "You're awake already…?" he said as he gazed down at me.

"I… had a horrible dream…Frieza was there…" I said softly. He stayed silent. "…But… luckily, you were there to help me…" I continued as I returned my head to its previous position and closed my eyes.

"…What happened to Frieza…?" he asked quite groggily.

I shrugged, "I don't know, he disappeared when you came…" I replied. 'I'm so tired… Maybe I could…just go back to sleep…'

Vegeta began gently stroking my hair…just as he had done in my dream… It was actually quite comforting… I yawned once more and tried to stay awake. "You won't have to worry about having that dream again…," he said in a low, soft voice.

Vegeta's POV

Damn it…! Why does Bulma have to be plagued with that nightmare as well?! I don't even fully understand how I was able to enter her dream…but it was a good thing I did… I managed to stop the dream before Frieza had done something horrible to her… It was just an illusion…but knowing how she takes everything so seriously…I know it frightened her…

I continued to caress her hair. I could tell it was lulling her to sleep, but she kept fighting off the sleep. I smirked, "It's still early… You should go back to sleep…" I said.

She slowly shook her head and replied in a whisper, "I…don't want to go back to sleep…"

"Why not?" I asked even though I already knew the answer.

"I don't want to have that dream again…" she said softly.

"You won't…" I said.

She tilted her head to look me in the eyes, "…How do you know…?" she asked.

I stayed silent and looked to the ceiling. I wasn't certain if I should tell her that I sometimes have the same nightmare… or that it is my fault that she had the dream in the first place… "…I just know…" I said.

"Ok," she said. "But…if I do have it again… you'll be there… right…?"

I gave her a small smirk, "Of course I'll be there…" I said.

She smiled up at me, "Thank you…" she said. She closed her eyes and instantly fell asleep.

"You're very welcome…Princess…" I knew she couldn't hear me…but I said it anyway…

I am still exhausted as well…but I don't know if I could go back to sleep even if I tried… Perhaps I'll just lie here and watch over Bulma… and wake her if it appears that she is having the nightmare again…

Even though she was asleep, I continued to stroke her long hair. If she wishes to train with me again, she will definitely have to cut her hair or it will always be in her way. I smirked as I imagined what she would say if I were to tell her that… She would pout, scream, tell me everything she could do to keep it out of her face, and possibly even cry… I knew she loved her hair… I am actually quite fond of it myself… I still find the color quite odd…but it is one of the things that makes it beautiful… I know she will be tremendously miserable once it is cut… I will be as well… I felt a frown form on my face. If only she weren't so intent on helping me fight Frieza… she wouldn't have to cut her hair…

I had to fight back a yawn. My eyelids were growing heavy as well… Perhaps I can go back to sleep… It doesn't seem like a bad idea… I shifted my body to attempt to get comfortable, which was quite difficult because I did not want to wake Bulma. She needed all the rest she could get… especially after last night… It pleased me to find that my movement hadn't even caused her to stir. I smirked then allowed myself to shut my eyes.

VFC: Nope, your eyes are not deceiving you, I did change the title of this chappie! And um… hooray for cute filler chappies…? O.o;