Whispers in the Dark

Bulma woke up stiff. Her head was resting on the edge of her father's hospital bed. She stood up and stretched. She looked out the window. The sun was shining brightly. 'How long was I out?' she asked herself. She looked around. Her father was still lying on the hospital bed. It looked like there has been no change whatsoever. Bulma had to look away. She did not want to cry. She glanced at the others in the room. Chi Chi was asleep with her head resting on 17's shoulder. 17 was staring off into the window. He had a determined look on his face. Bulma turned her body to face him.

"What is the matter 17?" Bulma asked.

17 did not give any motion that he heard Bulma. She put her hand on his shoulder. He blinked and turned his head towards her.

"What's wrong?" Bulma asked in a soft voice.

17 looked back at the window.

"I felt a powerful presence since dawn," he answered. Bulma paled.

"Is it Piccolo?" she asked.

17 shook his head. "No it's not Piccolo. It's someone else," he answered.

Bulma swallowed. This was not good news.

"Morning," Krillin greeted as he walked in the hospital room.

18 walked in behind him along with Yamcha. They did not notice the tension felt by 17 and Bulma. Yamcha kissed Bulma on her cheek.

"How are you feeling?" he asked. Bulma smiled, forgetting the mysterious presence 17 felt.

"I'm fine. How's mom?" Bulma responded.

"She is fine. Still out of it though," Yamcha answered.

"That's good," Bulma thought aloud.

18 stood next to her brother. She could tell something was bothering him. She looked at her twin.

"What is it?" she asked.

17 turned to his sister. He had that same serious look on his face. He glanced around the hospital around. 18 could sense he was referring about their friends.

"We'll talk about it later," he answered.

18 nodded her head. Whatever was bothering her twin, it was something terrible.

Krillin looked at the sleeping Chi Chi. It was amazing she was still asleep.

"Well this is not going to work," Krillin spoke with a mischievous grin on his face.

He lightly tapped Chi Chi on the shoulder. There was no response from her. Krillin frowned. He lightly shook her awake. Her eyes snapped open and she glared maliciously at her bald friend.

"What Krillin," Chi Chi spoke in a low and angry voice.

Krillin flinched away from his angry friend. He forgot that she was so cranky when she was woken from her slumber.

"It's about damn time you finally woken up sunshine," 17 responded.

Chi Chi turned her angry gaze to her old flame. He met her gaze with an amused smile.

"Go to hell," Chi Chi replied.

"Sure. Care to join me?" 17 asked.

Everyone burst out in a fit of giggles. 17 always made Chi Chi's fowl moods into some kind of joke.

Bulma smiled. She needed this distraction.

"Knock, knock," Tien spoke as he entered the hospital room.

He noticed everyone smiling but Chi Chi.

"I guess 17 made fun of Chi Chi again," Tien guessed.

Krillin smiled.

"You guessed right my friend," Krillin answered.

Bulma looked around. There were alot of people in this tiny room. It probably wasn't good for her father.

"It's crowded in here. Let's go get something to eat in the cafeteria," Bulma suggested.

18 wriggled her nose in disgust. The thought of hospital food made her want to vomit.

"I am not eating any of that food they pass for food," 18 responded.

Bulma sighed in aggitiation. She was too tired to deal with 18's pickiness.

"Fine let's just go out to eat," Bulma spoke in defeat.

"Ok as long as you buy," Yamcha joked.

Bulma glared malicioulsy at her boyfriend. She wished he could keep his big dumb mouth shut sometimes.

"Fine whatever. Let's go already," Bulma spoke in aggitation.

Bulma immediatly walked out of the hospital room in a huff. Everyone in the hospital room glared at Yamcha. Chi Chi smacked him across the head.

"Ow. What was that for?" Yamcha asked as he rubbed the back of his temple.

You should know better Yamcha," Chi Chi reprimanded.

"Her father being in the hospital is already stressing her out enough," Krillin added.

"Not to mention the other stuff that has been happening," Tien put his thoughts in.

Yamcha shrugged his shoulders. It was just a joke.

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The gang ended up having breakfast at a little cafe by the hospital. Bulma was silent throughout the meal. 17 was silent as well. He kept glancing around. It was like he was on edge, waiting for a surprise attack at any moment. 18 and Krillin were making out. Yamcha and Tien were discussing their plans for training for the upcoming Worlds Martial Arts Tournament. Chi Chi kept glancing at 17 and Bulma. She could tell something was not right with the two of them. It was obvious by the look in their eyes.

She knew that everyone has been keeping secrets. The gang was hiding information about the Saiyan race from Bulma. And Chi Chi knew Bulma was hiding something. Bulma knew more about what was going on with her. But Bulma chooses to remain silent. Chi Chi hoped Bulma would open up to her when she was ready. Maybe then she could be open to her about the secret she is keeping.

A/N: Well what did you think?

Don't worry there will be some Bulma and Vegeta action in the next chapter!

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