Blue Moon Chp 3
Bulma's eyes grew wide as she saw one of the pods begin to open. The large metal objects opening lifted to reveal a man. He looked to be an average man except for his unusual clothing and hair. The man exited the space pod and Bulma took in his appearance.
He was a tall man with long black hair that seemed to defy gravity; it shot straight up and looked as if it was made of fire. He was handsome but in a fierce and deadly way. His cold eyes were narrowed and his hard face was set in a scowl that seemed permanent. Although fierce, Bulma could tell he was royal or at least extremely wealthy. He was wearing what looked to be a black uniform, and on top he had on a white battle armor with a silky blood red cape hanging magnificently down his back. She noticed that he was extremely muscular and she felt a wave of energy emit from him.
The man looked behind him at the other space ships and gave a quick nod of his head. The other pods opened to reveal four others. There were three other men and a child who looked to be about her own age. They did not look too different from humans. She was unsure that they actually were. They all seemed to have brown belts wrapped around their waists and were wearing red glasses that only covered one eye. She vaguely wondered what it was for. She quickly assessed the men.
The first man was tall and had a patch of brown hair on his otherwise bald head. He was also wearing a battle armor, and he was humongous… she had never seen a human of his size. She would hardly go up to the giant's knee.
The second man seemed to look less intimidating, but he too had a scowl set on his face. He had spiky black hair that shot in different directions and a red headband wrapped around his head. This man stood very close to a boy who looked about the age of 14, the teenager resembled the man with the head band greatly, except for the long hair that reached down to his lower back. And, finally the boy.
He quickly captured her attention. She was enthralled by him. He was obviously the youngest of the group and yet seemed to command their respect. He was the spitting image of the man with fire hair, whom she was sure was his father. His dark obsidian eyes looked bored and disdainful, and yet she got the feeling that he was aware of everything. He looked around the area scanning the faces of the stunned humans. And then he smirked at them, as if patronizing them. Oh! He seemed so arrogant… so indifferent.
The man with the fire hair seemed to say something to his comrades but she could not hear what it was from the top of the crater. They all nodded, except for the boy, who did not seem to be paying attention.
'What are they talking about' she wondered. Suddenly though the men seemed to come closer to them. But they were not walking or climbing up the crater… they were flying. All five of the men were floating in air… how… are they… doing that? It was beyond belief.
She heard Chichi release a small whimper of fear and felt her own jaw drop. There were excited and worried murmurs running through the crowd of humans. They knew that they would be aliens, but they looked so much like themselves… except for that eccentric hair… and of course the flying.
The men were now reaching the top of the crater. The humans tentatively took a few steps back to allow the strangers room. She can see the fear on her peoples faces… she was not feeling to brave herself, but she of course would keep a cool face… Bulma Briefs was not afraid of anything.
Vegeta watched as the people fearfully gave room for them to land. He enjoyed their obvious concern. His father touched down onto the soft soil of this new planet and Vegeta landed along side him. Nappa came to the Kings immediate right, as he was the Kings personal bodyguard and he took his job very seriously.
Vegeta had often found the man irritating with his incessant need to "protect" the King, who was actually stronger then him, but he put up with the man because he was a loyal subordinate… and Vegeta had to admit that Nappa could be very funny and he was a great story teller… when he isn't pestering him.
Bardock and Radditz landed behind the Elite saiyans. They were only third class but they were amazingly strong. There were rumors throughout the galaxy that the Saiyan race was radically evolving. Even their weak warriors have proven to be immeasurably stronger than many other species.
The computer stated that this planet was mostly a commerce planet, but instead of the usual dirt and pollution that covered "prosperous" commerce planets, this planet seemed clean and peaceful. He saw the inhabitants shift around, uncertain of what was going to happen to them and what the Saiyans were going to say. He was also surprised that these humans looked so much like Saiyans. Except of course that they were a lot weaker then Saiyans… maybe it is because they lacked a tail, Vegeta mused.
"Humans! I am King Vegeta, ruler of Planet Vegeta" King Vegeta started in a booming voice. "This" he said pointing to Vegeta "is my son Prince Vegeta, and my men Nappa, Bardock and his son Radditz." he said sweeping his hand towards his men.
"We are here to speak to the leader of this planet. Tell me! Who is he?" Vegeta was impressed with his father. He had given a command to the people of this planet, and he expected results. He was sure that these people can sense his father's authority. As he expected no one seemed to have a voice at the moment and the town's people were literally shaking where they stood. There was total silence.
King Vegeta became frustrated with these humans lack of response. "If I do not see the ruler of this planet soon, lives will be lost…"
Bulma did not know what to do…. Was she supposed to answer the haughty demand of this demon King? She was the princess and these aliens where here to see her father, as Baba had prophesized, but Bulma was rooted where she stood. These aliens had a demonic and brutal side to them. She could sense their bloodlust and she was shocked and intrigued with their confident air.
For the first time the know-it-all princess, did not know what to do. She looked over at Chichi and saw that her best friend was in no better shape. She looked back at the aliens and saw that she was just a mere 20 feet away from them. Surely she could summon up the courage to walk that length.
Bulma took a deep breath and took a step forward. But the King, in his frustration did not notice Bulma, he gave a guttural growl and instead seized the closest human to him. Chichi gave a frightened yelp as the King grabbed her round the waist and hoisted her towards him.
He tucked Chichi under his arm and announced to the shocked spectators
"This child will see her last day if none of you foolhardy souls can take me to the ruler of this planet."
Chichi was wrestling in his arms trying desperately to get free. Her obsidian eyes dilated with fright as she gained no reaction to the man holding her. Bulma knew that she had to speak up; her friend was counting on her and may even die if she kept silent.
"NO!! Don't hurt her, I-I'll take you to the King… just please, put Chichi down…" Bulma pleaded. King Vegeta looked at the child at his feet and said "I will put the child down once I meet the spineless man you call a ruler."
"He is not spineless… he is a great man and you better show respect" Bulma answered hotly.
She had forgotten of her fear of the alien as soon as he spoke ill of her father. King Vegeta raised his eyebrow at the strange child. She was emotional and headstrong. He had never had an inferior speak to him in such a condescending manner, but he decided not to punish her, because she had in truth, amused him.
"Hmpph… Lead the way then." He said with a small smirk playing on his lips. Bulma looked at him critically and then turned on her heel without a backward glance. The King handed the tiny girl in his arms to Bardock, who hoisted her up in his arms.
Bardock looked at the delicate features of the girl, with her black hair and eyes and felt a certain fondness for her. He wondered how his youngest looked know… he had not seen him since the day he sent him to this very planet. He wondered vaguely if he should go pay him a visit… hmpph rather not.
He did not want to be stuck with a brat while he was supposed to be on a mission. And he knew that Radditz would not want to be stuck playing babysitter when he was supposed to be on his first mission. He smiled at that notion.
"Father, why did the King let that brat speak to him that way? She should have been murdered for her insolence." Radditz asked his father.
"The girl is obviously royalty Radditz, it is not wise to kill a royal while on a foreign planet... no matter how weak they seem. King Vegeta knows this of course." Radditz looked a little confused at this statement and then asked "But father… how do you know she is of royal descent, she dresses like a peasant…"
Bardock frowned at this statement "Looks can be deceiving… the child has the air of nobility running through her, undoubtedly she is a reckless child with the way she had spoken to the King…" Bardock smirked at the thought "but she is royalty… she probably snuck out of the palace. Hmm, you do remember the number of times Nappa had to stop his duties for the King to find that the Prince had once again went exploring… this Earth child seems to have the same total lack of obedience"
Bardock couldn't help but laugh at the memory of Nappa chasing around an arrogant 3 year old Prince Vegeta around town. Nappa himself had been shocked to learn that while the Prince was on his little excursion, he had accidentally bumped into 4 large saiyans.
The saiyans not having realized that Vegeta was the Prince, quickly started tossing the infant around. Nappa though was shocked to see the state of the 4 saiyans who had to be carted off to the Regeneration tanks for a week, but even more surprised that the Prince was sitting atop of a rock completely unharmed and dusting his clothes off. When the King had heard of Vegeta's little outing King Vegeta practically bursted with pride.
A/N: I know you guys are probably sick and tired of people asking you to comment.. but im going to do it anyway cause i need the motivation right now lol... so just humor me it can be an kind of comment.. even flamers will be allowed
btw- bulma and vegeta will officially meet in the next chapter... and they dont really hit it off lol