Alright, welcome everyone to Chapter 4! Sorry for such a delay for this chapter, I had gotten sick and stopped writing. Thank you for supporting so far and I hope everyone is enjoying! Also someone had sent me a P.M about this and yes, my chapters are named after 30 Seconds to Mars songs.

I don't own 30 seconds to mars or anything related to them or Dragon Ball related; only my imagination of Dominika. :)

"Crap-baskets" is a Dragon Ball Z Abridged term. I don't own that fun word either :).

Chapter IV

After leaving the room I could hear Goku and Krillin talking about my facial structure recovery. I automatically rubbed the spot on my cheek where Vegeta had dislocated my jaw. I could feel my anger bubbling up inside my stomach again. Vegeta's such a fool sometimes, his fucking pride; his ego! I figured he would of loosened up after only the two times I've witnessed him have to sacrifice his pride; when he reached the level of Super Saiyan, and when Goku needed Vegeta's energy to defeat Broly; Vegeta witheld his energy and finally, sacrificed his pride again and gave it all to Goku.

I tried not to get so exasperated with Vegeta but, crap-baskets it was hard not too. I lazily slid myself onto the couch and felt myself zone out in thought. We have training in a few hours. I'll pick Vegeta as my 'partner' and we'll get this out of the way until he decides to get pissed off at me again.

I couldn't help but snicker in thought until it dawned on me, Goku will try and stop it. No. I won't let him. He can't protect me from everything. Vegeta's pride and temper get the best of him, but he isn't an idiot and he knows he'll get the worst end of the stick if he tried to actually kill me.

I blinked my eyes a few times and propped my elbow on the arm of the sofa. Resting the side of my head on my hand, I finally relaxed and let the darkness of sleep envelop me.

6 a.m came quicker then I would of liked, I yawned and slowly rotated my arm that had fallen asleep from the posistion I had slept in. I could hear the birds chirping their morning song as I stretched. I started to head up the stairs to see a familiar muscular figure walking down them. His eyes lit up when he saw me "Morning, Domi!" Goku's voice was chipper this morning.

A sleepy smile involuntarily spread across my face as I looked up at his shining dark eyes. "Good morning." I yawned as I squeezed past him. As I headed back to my room I saw Vegeta and Bulma head into their bathroom, they were talking about something but it clearly didn't interest Vegeta as he rolled his eyes as he closed the door. I quickly ran into the room I was staying in and pulled open the drawers, grabbing a white cropped tank top and pair of black Gi pants that were similar to Goku's. I picked up the pieces of clothes and folded them over my arm as I walked into the bathroom; shedding off the shorts and over sized tshirt, and lastly my bra and underwear and kicked them near the clothes bin.

I quickly changed into the sports bra and laced underwear I had gathered. I looked at my body in the mirror as I frowned at the underwear. Leave it to Bulma to leave laced underwear for me. Shrugging into the cropped tank top and pants, I slipped on my saiyan armor boots and grabbed a hair-tie to put my hair in a bun and went down stairs for training.

I stepped outside to notice the entire group was here this morning for training, though it seemed to be a little bit to early for Yamcha as he was in the lawn chair sleeping. Everyone was gathered in a circle and hadn't seemed to notice me yet. I smirked and masked my ki as I sneaked up behind the chair. Probably wouldn't know I was here anyway with his snoring..

"Yamcha!" I yelled and he fell out of the chair with a yelp. Everyone had turned and started laughing as Yamcha laid on the ground; pretending to be having a heart attack. I tried to stifle my laughs behind my hand as I lent him my other hand to help pull him up. "G'mornin Yamcha" I smiled.

"Totally not funny Dominika!" Yamcha frowned before he started laughing with us.

I laughed some more and rubbed the back of his head as everyone circled around to join us, though Gohan ran up and gave me a hug. "What an entrance!" He laughed before giving me another hug "Good morning." He smiled down at me.

"Morning!" I beamed up at him as I ruffled his hair.

"Alright, looks like everyone's here." Goku's voice submerged from the group. "Let's get started!"

Everyone looked at each other, silently deciding on who would spar with who.

"Domi and I-" Goku started before I quickly cut him off. "Sorry Goku, Vegeta and I are sparring today." Goku's face turned pale at my words.

"I don'-" He started again but I moved in front of him. I stood on my tip-toes and leaned towards his ear. "Goku, you can't protect me from everything." I moved my hand and touched his arm and gave it a light squeeze before moving back and facing Vegeta; who had his smirk on. I could hear Goku sigh and mumble something but I knew this is what Vegeta and I needed.

"Ready?" I motioned towards an empty area away from the group.

Vegeta nodded his head and led the way. I grinned at him and got into my fighting formation. "My back isn't turned this time, Vegeta. Ready to lose to a woman?"

His jaw twitched as he took off into the air; me following quickly behind him.

"This ends here!" Vegeta roared as he rushed forward connecting his fist to my arm.

I easily was able to block him. Normally, Vegeta and I, when we sparred it was a tie every time. But this time, he was acting on his pride for getting hit by a fucking refrigerators door. Idiot.

I punched his cheek and sent him downwards a bit, almost landing onto the ground.

"Come on Vegeta you can do better then that." I laughed.

"Well, looks like I'll withhold my manners on hitting a lady." Vegeta sneered as he came back to eye level with me.

I snorted "Like you have any, prince Vegeta."

Another roar came from Vegeta as he came to throw another punch but he quickly back peddled before landing the blow. His hands forming into- "Galick Gun!" He shouted as the red beam came spiraling from his hands. Luckily, last time I was here Goku showed me the Kamehameha.

"Ka...me...ha...me..HAAAA!" I shouted as I threw the blue beam against Vegeta's Galick Gun. Neither of our beams hesitated against each other, both beams protecting us both.

I released my kamehameha to save my energy, Vegeta smirking as it went spiraling down; his eyes peeking to the side of me. I looked down to see it was heading straight for Goku and Gohan.

No! I won't let it hit them! Not Goku.. Protect was the only word running through my mind as I lowered myself in the line of sight and put my arms up to deflect. Protect. I felt the beam hit my arms and a scream escaped my lips; but I had to hold my position. Do or die. Protect! I squinted my eyes and what seemed like minutes but was only seconds later; the beam was done. My arms felt like they were on fire. I looked behind me to see Goku and Gohan smile at my work. Just as I noticed the burn marks on my arms, Goku noticed them too. "Oh gosh, Domi are you alright?" Goku's voice was filled with concern.

"I'm fine." I mumbled as I leaped back up into the air. "Nice one, seems you've improved." I nodded at Vegeta.

A smug smile spread on his face. "Of course, a prince must always be stronger then the rest of the clan."

I threw my head back and laughed. "Oh, yeah? Well lets show you what just an 'ordinary' Saiyan can do!" I rushed forward and we landed blows against each other; kicks and fists connecting against each other. I shot off some regular ki blasts that he was easily able to deflect. He knew his Galick Gun would be in Goku and Gohans' sight. He wanted to see if I'd go after him or go and protect; to find out my weakness, or who. And Goku is my weakness.

After what felt like hours we were finally becoming spent; our energy draining from both of us. Blood leaked from my nose and blood was coming from Vegeta's mouth. After he threw a kick, I moved to the side to dodge. I gathered up everything else I had in me. I exhaled and closed my eyes. This needs to be the finishing blow. I need to end this, if he manages to get another good punch in I'll be finished. And Vegeta's pride will fill against the victory of beating me. I have to do this. My eyes focused on Goku, his facial expression filled with worry and concern, and some irritation; either at me for choosing to spar with Vegeta or irritation at Vegeta.

I inhaled as I gathered my senses, my strength. I imagined me being to slow to reach to the Galick Gun and that it hit Goku and Gohan. I felt my heart pounding against my rib cage. I fueled myself off the imagination and materialized myself in front of him.

"You're finished Vegeta!" I yelled as my fist connected with his mouth. He hit the ground; hard. Creating a small crater like his punch had did to mine the day before. But..he started getting up, slowly, but surely was starting to stand. I lowered myself to the ground in front of him. We stared at each other and I could feel the tension, not in us, but in the others as they had watched the stand off. I slowly raised my hand out in front of Vegeta and he grasped it. We stood there until I broke out in a smile "We good?"

He nodded lightly "For now." His tongue flicked at the blood trail that was on his chin, He gripped my hand tightly before releasing and marched off towards a smiling Bulma, snaking his arm around her waist.

Goku moved to my side and I knew he was talking but I couldn't help but stare at Vegeta. Vegeta's gaze met mine and his facial expression was neutral, his dark eyes not leaving my green eyes until I looked up at Goku. Goku's brows furrowed "Are you okay?" I'm sure he was repeating himself but I nodded lightly in response.

For some reason however, I have a feeling things aren't finished between Vegeta and I. He's been acting more short tempered and just..off...since I've arrived here and even more so with Goku now staying at Capsule Corp. And Goku and what happened last night...

Something weird is going on with Goku and Vegeta, and I'm now caught in the middle.