Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ or the characters or the song That's the Way It Is by Celine Dion
Warning: Use of the f word for those who are easily offended by that sort of thing. It's only used once.
Sweetgilda: Haha, yeah. AU's are awesome because some of them are just totally different and the others are like extensions of the show. I never like to think of a series as over XD I couldn't find a Celine Dion song called Again, but I'm going to use That's the Way It Is for this chapter.
Dbzfan777: Thanks. I was hoping it was entertaining enough. I can't stand Yamcha, but every time I think about him and Vegeta, I see total male dominance rivalry XD I don't know that song, but I'll look it up. My step-sister likes that band so she might know of it. I'll keep it in mind.
Blueflower1594: Ok, well, here's an update. Thanks for reviewing.
"Now, both of you find a table and behave," Bulma ordered.
"I am NOT sitting with the weakling."
"I'm with him. No way am I sitting with a washed up Saiyan."
"What did you say?" Vegeta shouted. "How dare you insult my race?"
"You insulted mine!"
"Oh for the love of…will both of you GROW UP?" They looked at the screeching woman stunned into silence. "Just sit down at THIS table, order some food and drinks with THIS card, and BE-FUCKING-HAVE! Got it?"
Vegeta looked away and grunted while Yamcha gulped in fear and nodded.
Bulma rolled her eyes and then went into the back to get into a formal dress that was provided for her. It was a dark blue cocktail dress with a sparkled tint and very revealing.
Oh, Vegeta's not going to like this, Bulma thought smiling to herself. She picked up the paper that was left on the counter of the song she was to sing. She knew the song. This is going to be great.
"Will you quit staring at me?" Vegeta snapped.
Yamcha rolled his eyes. "I don't know what she sees in you. You treat her like crap and expect her to respect you. Yeah, you may have a kid together, but Bulma deserves more than you ever give her. You're delusional."
Vegeta glared at him. "You don't know what the hell you're talking about." Then he smirked. "But I wouldn't expect you to understand a relationship where you'd have any dominance."
Yamcha blushed at his insinuation. "I, you, just whatever, Vegeta."
Vegeta chuckled at Yamcha's flustered face, but grew silent when the lights went down. Just because he could see in the dark didn't mean he wasn't wary in it. The drunken men staring over at the stage, at Bulma, didn't make it any better.
"Damn, B looks good," Yamcha purred slightly. Vegeta growled at him. "What? I'm her friend. I can give a compliment."
"Watch yourself," Vegeta warned.
After a few catcalls, the whole room grew quiet and Bulma started singing.
I can read you mind and I know your story
I see what you're going through, yeah.
It's an uphill climb and I'm feeling sorry
But I know it will come to you, yeah
Vegeta couldn't help but feel like she was speaking to him through this song. Bulma had always told him that she understood his pain, but he had just shrugged her off. Even when she bore him a son, he ignored her and tried to distance himself from her, but she still never left him. He was, unfortunately, starting to agree with Yamcha. What did she see in him? Did he still have to prove himself?
So don't surrender 'cause you can win
In this thing called love.
Yamcha never remembered Bulma ever singing this well or looking this beautiful. How much had changed over the years of training, fighting, dying, and protecting the planet? Certainly he had seen her in this light in the past. She was just so passionate. For a moment he thought…was she looking at him? Was Bulma telling him to fight for her and win?
When you want it the most there's no easy way out
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is
Unbeknownst to Bulma, Vegeta, and Yamcha, there was someone else enchanted by her voice.
Well, my dear, it seems you have captured my heart and attention, the stranger thought. I'd like to get to know you better. Let the games begin, my angel.