Chapter 1: The Departure
By: DestinyBabee
A few days have gone by since the two leaders signed the treaty. Bulma and her entourage were hard at work contemplating on what she should bring with her to Vegeta-sei and what to leave behind. The luggage she was to bring was already in the two-digits. King Finch has been nagging at her to at least minimize her luggage to a one digit number even if it was 9. She was taking ALL her clothes, shoes and jewelry with her, so that was not a option.
"Maria! I don't know what i should leave behind! I mean these are all the things I wish to bring with me to Vegeta-sei. I don't know why father wants me to pack less, but I have to try to minimize it to at least 9." Bulma scratched her chin and started to think what she could eliminate.
"You have 18 luggages. I think we should eliminate your childhood toys, Princess. Those alone take up 2 suitcases." Maria suggested.
"But who know how long I'll be there? What if I wanted to reminisce on my childhood memories while I'm there?" Bulma whined.
"Princess, I highly doubt you would have the time to think of those things. Besides, you can always recollect your memories in your head. You dont' always need the presence of actual objects to remind yourself of your childhood." Maria told Bulma.
"I guess you're right. I guess I should take out the family photo album too then." Bulma gave in as she unpacked some of the stuff.
"I don't think you need too much toiletries either. I am almost positive they provide those things there on Vegeta-sei." Maria added.
"I guess." Bulma unpacked some more.
"Realistically, You don't need ALL of your gowns. I think 10-15 dresses should last you fine. Try unpacking half your clothes and accessories. I'll help you filter them." Maria offered as she unzipped her luggage and began to reduce her load.
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"Father, I think we've been on this pathetic excuse of a planet long enough. I believe it is about time we return to Vegeta-sei." Vegeta said to his father. "This planet is getting to me."
"I know, son. We will leave tomorrow evening then. I'll inform the king, but you have to admit son, the females on this planet are quite the lookers." King Vegeta smiled. "They are the closest thing I've seen to saiya-jins."
"Oh please father. Don't even compared these weak earthlings to saiya-jins. They are not in our league." Vegeta said in a serious tone. "Don't be so taken by them."
"You know son. You really need to loosen up. I am not 'taken' by them. I simply think they will make good fuck toys for me, so I think I will take a few back with me to Vegeta-sei along with those fleet of scientists."
Vegeta simpled walked away. 'That is all the old man ever thinks about. I can't believe we have stooped so low as to creating an alliance for 'help'. Battles use to be fought by bruit strength, but now they're being fought by ships. Why must be hide behind technology to secure our win?' He thought. He was aimlessly walking around clearing his thoughts. On the walk, he saw couples kissing and expressing their undying love for each other. It disgusted him to no end to see the sad display. 'What a pathetic life you earthlings lead.' He thought.
The very next day, the king and his daughter were informed that the saiya-jin king and the saiya-jin prince have planne to depart that very evening. Everyone in the palace were again rushing for the leave of their princess. They were to have one last dinner together before they leave. At dinner, the four people were seat again in the same place the first day they met. Only this time,it was a farewell dinner. It was particularly emotional for Bulma because she would be leaving her family and her birth planet for a long time. At least until Freeza empire falls.
"So this is the day we part, King Finch." King Vegeta started.
"It is. Please take good care of my daughter." King Finch told King Vegeta. "I want no harm what-so-ever to come to her."
"That you do not have to worry. I promise not a single hair on her body will be harmed." King Vegeta assured. "When all of this is over, Vegeta-sei and Earth will be famous for being the cause of the annihilation of Freeza, and your dearest daughter will be returned to you promptly."
"I better be." Bulma half muttered.
"What did you say?" Vegeta questioned in a threatening manner after hearing what she had said.
"Nothing at all." Bulma challenged the prince. Vegeta simply glared at her.
"You better choose to speak wisely dear princess. Show respect for your prince." Vegeta uttered venomously.
"YOU are NOT MY prince, and I can say whatever the hell I want." Bulma softly voiced in the same manner Vegeta had. After that, Bulma and Vegeta mentally shot daggers at each other the whole time during dinner.
"Well now I think we had better get going. We have a long journey ahead of us." King Vegeta finsihed his dinner and stood up from his chair.
"Already?" King finch asked.
"Yes, the earlier we get going, the earlier we defeat Freeza. Let's go son. You too, Princess."
"Then I will escort you personally." Kinf Finch replied.
When they reached the entrance of the ship. Bulma's father gave her one final hug and a kiss on the forehead before they parted. "Be careful" He whispered in her ear.
"I will." She simply replied holding back her tears. "Goodbye, father."
She then stepped into the ship with the other two men. The fleet of scientists and others followed. A single tear rolled down her eye. The ship levitated and shot into place. 'Goodbye Earth. Until we met again.' Bulma had her right hand pressed against the glass window in the front foyer.
"Don't worry, Princess Bulma. We will return to Earth one day. I am sure of it." One of her fellow scientists walked up from behind her and placed his left hand on her left shoulder.
"I know." She continue staring at her hoe planet before it finally disappeared out of sight.
"Ahh.. So there you are princess. If you don't mind. I suggest you and your taem of scientists should get cracking on your inventions and begin contruction of that notorious gravity room. It will take approximately 15 days to get back to Vegeta-sei, so you should make use of your time on this ship. Be productive if you know what I mean." King Vegeta's lips curled into a smirk. "Now if you'll excuse me. I have other business' to attend to." He exited to front foyer and waved his right hand non-chalantly leaving Bulma staring after him shooting the dirtiest glare she could give. She then departed to seek out the room she will staying in, so she could rest a little and changed out of her dress.
She spotted her luggage outside of a room, so she figured that was hers. As soon as she opened the two french doors, she noticed it was rather dim. The whole room have a burgundy color scheme. She had a bathroom as well as a few chairs and couchs, and laso a queen sized bed in the middle. "I think I'll rest for a bit and then start working." She yawned as sleep quickly consumed her. After an unkown amount of hours of sleep, Bulma finally awoken. She felt so lazy to get up, but she felt she had to. "..How long have I slept for?" She stretched. She looked around the room and located a rather large sized antique-looking clock mounted just above the two french doors. It ten to 9 pm. "OH MY GOSH! It's 9 already? I slept for 3 hours!" Bulma quickly scrambled out of bed, and made a bee-line straight to the bulma to quickly take a shower and cahnge into her clothes. She wore black shorts made of lyra/nylon, and a well-fitting hoodie with the name "Capsule Corp." printed on it. She then quickly dried her aqua blue hair and threw it into a messy bun. she slipped on socks and white runners and headed out the door. 'Where am I even going?' Bulma thought. She continued walking aimlessly until she spotted a soldier control the ship. "Hey you there!" She called out. The soldier turned around to see how had called him. "Yes, you! Could please be so kind as to direct me to where to scientists are suppose to be?" She asked.
The soldier cocked his eyebrow up, and figured she was one of those weaklings from Earth. She looked at her up and down and grunted.. This made Bulma feel a bit uncomfortable. "Follow me." He said, so Bulma followed and took notes of 'landmarks' along the way. They walked for about 5 minutes until they reached an area that was heavily secured. The soldier walked to the entrance and quietly touched the identification pad that granted him access. The pair walked inside. Bulma saw familiar faces working hard to build what Bulma was the to-be Gravity Room.
"Thank-you." Bulma curtsied. The soldier just 'hmmphed' and walked away to resume his patrolling duties.
"Princess Bulma! I am glad to see you made it here!" Another head scientist approached Bulma.
"Yeti! I am so greatful to see you! How is the construction comming along? I suppose you guys have just begun to build the GR?"
"Yes we have. We're glad you made it safe and sound." Yeti smiled.
"Don't worry. Nothing will happened to me." Bulma patted him on the shoulder. "Now let's get cracking on that Gravity Room."
She were busy building the Gravity Room and conversing that they didn't even notice that is was 2 am in the morning. It was only when one of the scientists brought that to her attention.
"Princess. It is well past 2 am. I think everyone is exhausted." The dark circles under his eyes were very noticeable.
"Oh dear! I lost track of time! I'm so sorry! Everyone may retire to their rooms now! Sorry about that" She apologized.
"It's quite alright." He smiled. Everyone finished up what they were doing and left the research room.
Bulma was the only one left inside. After a short while, she too concluded what she was doing and decided to head back to her room. She was walking along in corridor trying to remember where her room was located. After awhile, she concluded that she was lost, but she continued walking anyway. There was not a soldier patrolling in sight. She walked for a little until she reached a room that looked like hers. "This better be my room." She mumbled. She door the two french doors and saw that the room also had a burgundy colour scheme. 'I guess it is.' She thought. It was almost completely dark inside but she could still see where everything was. She then climbed into the bed and pulled the covers over her. She slept for about 2 minutes until she felt soemthing something furry wrapped around her right thigh. "AHH!" She screamed as she tried to escape. The loud shriek casued the person also in the room in the same bedto awaken. Vegeta become fully alert as he thought an enemy had breach his sleeping chamber. He turned on the lights and saw a frightened Bulma on the floor intertwined in his blanket.
"What the fuck are you doing in my room!" She growled clearly not happy he had been awoken.
"This is your room?" Bulma asked.
"Well why else would I be in here! Go back to your own room, woman!" She yelled in fury.
"WELL EXCUSE ME! I made an honest mistake! Cut me some slack! It's not like you guys gave me a map to follow by!" Bulma yelled back.
"Well if you Earthlings weren't so retarded then you would already be in your own desginated rooms by now!" The saiya-jin prince retalliated.
"RETARDED? Well maybe you saiya-jins would be able to defeat Freeza on your own if you weren't so blinded by your egotistical brains!" Bulma stood up her fists balled so tight her knuckles were white.
As soon as Bulma finsihed her sentence, she felt her back forced up against the wall as her stomach was trapped by a set of rock hard abs. Without even a chance to blink, she felt Vegeta's hand around her neck forcings her eyes to meet his. She felt his hot breath against her skin, as his face was so close she could almost eskimo kiss him.
"What did you just say!" Vegeta asked in a tone that Bulma could tell was restrained fury.
"I said if you saiya-jins weren't so cocky Freeza would be defeated by now."
Her stupidity astounded Vegeta. Did she not know that Vegeta could kill her with a flick of one finger? "Foolish Earthling." He smirked as the glint in his eyes turned to one of pleasureable evil. "I think my people have been too general to you. It is time you're taught your place."
Bulma eyes widened in horror as she saw a ki blast forming in the palm of his hand. He slowly moved his hand toward her right thigh. 'He wouldn't." She thought as she terrifyingly watched. His eyes showed a look of fierce determination.
Vegeta watched as her demeanor changed into complete and utter apprehension. He moved his hand closer just centimetres away.
Bulma gulped. "Do it." She said in a challenging tone.
Vegeta gritted his teeth; he couldn't not believe she was actually telling him to do it. He gave the owman props for her bravery. "Do you honestly believe I'll spare you just because you are the princess! I've killed many people of royal descent. It certainly won't make a difference whether or not I kill you!"
"I stand by what I said," she argued boldly as her eyes narrowed staring right into his eyes.
Vegeta released a furious growl. He could not believe what he just heard. "You are truly an idiot woman!" He moved his hand even further toward her.
"AAAHHHHHHHH!" Bulma screamed in excruiating pain.
His hand had moved so close that it scorched her skin. It moved closer than he intended to. He quickly dissipated the energy ball and released his grasp on her. Bulma slided down the wall as tears were flowing from her eyes. Her eyes were completely shut. She was too scared to assess the damage. Vegeta looked down at her thigh. There was blood running down her creamy white flesh. He snaked his hand around her back and under her legs and quickly carried her to her chambers. When he reached her room, he laid her gently on the bed and left. Next, he went over to wear the healers were and told them to heal Bulma immediately. So the doctor entered Bulma's room and cleaned her wound and then bandaged her leg. They then left her to rest. Tomorrow would be a whole new day.
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