Chapter 9

Welcome 'Home' Princess

Bulma gripped onto Vegeta's shoulder blades as he spun her around so that her back was up against the wall adjacent. Their lips still interlocked in a passionate exchange. He lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist. His fingers ran throughout her smooth blue hair. Vegeta broke the kiss and stared into her confusion filled eyes. Both were taking heavy breaths. He hadn't planned on kissing her but the urge had become too impossible to ignore. The peaceful and happy look that had appeared on her face during their pillow fight had given him a warm sensation that he couldn't explain. He had never seen her let her guard down, forget every hard detail of her difficult life and actually be a teenager. Sure growing up being a royal would have been difficult anyway, but under Frieza's command you have no choice but to mature. It was refreshing. In this moment, as he looked at her, he realises how truly beautiful she was. Every small detail about her was perfect.

"Er…Vegeta?" Her voice was soft and gentle. He loved the way his name sounded on her lips. "Is something wrong?" She tilted her head and raised an eyebrow at him.

"Nope" Vegeta smirked at her and moved his hand down towards her ass. "Everything is just… fine" He pinched her cheek playfully. Bulma yelped and wiggled out of his grasp and sent him a death glare.

"What the hell Vegeta?! Why did you do that?" Bulma glared at him and he let out a soft chuckled as he approached her and cupped her face. They both stood in silence for a long time just watching each other with curiosity. She was speechless.

"You're beautiful" He stopped smirking and he looked almost peaceful. A huge blush spread across Bulma's face and her voice adopted a panicked tone.

"Uh.. I… Erm… I have to go check on… some… things…" And with that she fazed out of the room leaving behind a very confused saiyan Prince standing alone.

Bulma had been sitting in the control room for a good twenty minutes. She sat with both her legs on the chair and her knees pressed to her chest. Her head down. A relationship between Vegeta and her was a definite no. They would be on Frieza's ship in a little over 5 days. Their relation was dangerous, toxic even, yet that made it all the more exciting and impossible to ignore. She wanted him. And she wanted him bad. She craved his company and it was killing her. His spark and quick remarks were what first attracted her to him. He matched her in every way. Ability, Strength, Intelligence and Hot tempered. Suddenly a bleep was sounded on the control panel which Bulma now gave her full attention.

"That's impossible… we should have at least a week?" She muttered to herself in complete and utter shock.

They were about to dock Frieza's master ship.

The screen above her flashed on. Frieza's malevolent smirk lit up the screen. Bulma shifted in her chair, bringing her feet to the floor and crossed her arms over her chest waiting for him to speak.

"Bulma dearest, when you dock I want all you monkey brats to head towards my command room. No detours. I don't think I can wait a moment longer. Welcome home my princess" The last part made Bulma's entire body inwardly cringe. This place was far from her home and oh how that bastard loved to rub it in her face. The screen cut off before she could retort some sarcastic comment that would most likely land her in even more shit that she was already in. She turned to look out the window, and her eyes lay upon the ship. Before it had a cloaking device but since they were docking that had been removed. So now her personal hell was in full view. All of a sudden Chi Chi, Kakarot, Raditz and Nappa entered the control room.

"Bulma… What's happened? I thought we had 5 days left?" Chi Chi asked with worry and confusion. The panic was clear in her voice.

"So did I Chi…" Bulma let out a deep sigh before spinning round to face them all. "Has Vegeta been informed?" Bulma asked.

"Informed of what?" A huff voice was heard behind the group. Vegeta entered and looked at Bulma and then his eyes noticed the giant ship behind her.

"Fuck." Was all he managed to articulate.

"My thoughts exactly" Bulma responded. She was now looking at him. He looked fine but it was clear to her that he wanted an explanation for his abrupt abandonment. She couldn't blame him in all honesty she wanted an explanation for the sudden kiss.

"Sorry to interrupt your loving stare off but shouldn't we be getting prepared to dock?" It was Nappa that spoke and broke the silence.

"Hn, Indeed" Vegeta muttered tearing his eyes away from Bulma's glowing blue orbs.

"Everyone pack up and do whatever you need to do to prepare yourselves. We will be on board in 3 minutes" With Bulma's instructions they all left to prepare except Vegeta who had stayed. He just stood staring at her. Neither knew what to say.

"Vegeta… We can't … If Frieza knew he would use it to his advantage. I need to focus on increasing my strength and destroying the bastard" Bulma spoke keeping her eyes on the ground. When she mustered the courage to look up Vegeta harboured an emotionless expression. After a few moments he finally put her out of her misery and responded.

"I know" She looked up at him and he approached. "But… I will not allow that lizard to stand in the way of what I want. Don't allow him the victory and satisfaction of keeping you from your desires. Hasn't he taken enough?" Before she had a chance to respond he left. She let out a breath she had been holding onto. Since when had Vegeta been so knowledgeable and calm for that matter?

"PREPARING TO BOARD" The robotic monitor voice brought everyone into the control room as the ship made it's finally movements into hell. All were dressed in full combat gear unsure of what the day would in tale. Bulma however saw no point in dressing up for Frieza and kept her basic spandex and limited armour on knowing no armour would protect her from the hell that was about to be raised. The ship shook as it entered the main ship and Bulma turned and nodded to Chi Chi before leaving through the ships entrance.

Bulma always found that Frieza's ship looked worse after returning from a purge. The grey colour scheme was much to be desired and the place was bleak and depressing. Without a seconds notice she headed towards Frieza's command room. She didn't bother checking the saiyans and Chi Chi were following as she knew they would be on her tail. After navigating the maze that was Frieza's ship that she had come to know blindfolded and receiving stares from Frieza's men she barged into this room despite the protests from his guards. She stood arms crossed and body leaning slightly to one side. She stood in silence and gave the tyrant in front of her a menacing glare. He was with his number one lackeys Dodoria and Zarbon, as usual. Dodoria had a huge smirk plastered on his face, seemingly knowing what was about to take place. He had always hated Bulma the most, Zarbon didn't seem to care either way, but Dodoria had harboured a grudge. The others entered the room and stood behind Bulma.

"Bulma dear… Who taught you your manners? It's only polite to knock before entering I could have been entertaining guests" Frieza's cold smirk had little effect on Bulma. She knew full well what 'entertaining guests' meant and it was not something she wanted to imagine. Frieza'sconcubine selection was renowned across the universe. He then looked behind her acknowledging the others and spoke. "You may all leave. The princess and I have some things to discuss alone." He smirked once more. Bulma didn't expect this. She was sure he would punish her in front of the others to test their loyalty. It seemed he notice Vegeta shift slightly at the thought of leaving her so his smirk grew.

"In fact, Vegeta why don't you stay? What I have to say may apply to you also" Vegeta crossed his arms and merely grunted seeming to not care. The others turned to leave; Chi Chi quickly nodded at Bulma and followed Kakarot out reluctantly.

"Hmph. Can we skip the sarcastic comments and get to why we are here? It would after all save your precious time if we go straight to the point" Frieza's smirk only widened at Bulma's response to his previous statement and it was clear Dodoria had something to say but he kept his mouth shut since he wanted to watch the show.

"As you wish my princess" Frieza quickly fazed behind Bulma and smacked her across the face, knocking her to the floor. From her position on the floor he kicked her continuously in the stomach. Bulma saw Vegeta tense and begin to step forward.

"Vegeta… Stay back... Don't be reckless" She coughed out from her position on the floor. She was clutching her stomach and although it was clear she was in immense pain you would not be able to tell by her facial expression. It was cold and emotionless. She knew how to shut off her emotions and it was times like this she was most grateful for that ability. She didn't want Frieza to have an ounce of satisfaction.

"Yes monkey prince. It would be wise to listen to Bulma here; if you attempt stop this I will only increase the force of the blows. So far I have been rather kind haven't I Bulma? In fact Zarbon. Make sure the prince doesn't move. I don't want my time with my dear princess to be interrupted" Frieza sent a grin of pure evil at Vegeta. Zarbon quickly fazed behind Vegeta and placed him in a choke hold. "Fuck you." Vegeta blurted out and began attacking Zarbon. But nothing reduced his hold on the Prince.

"Now, Bulma, Would you please inform me why you failed your rather simple mission?" At this point Frieza grabbed Bulma and was holding her by her neck so that their eyes were level. Bulma spat blood in his face and smirked.

"Go on Frieza. Beat me. It's nothing I haven't experience one hundred times over. I have nothing left to lose. You've taken me from my home, separated me from my people and risen me in this shithole" A smirk emitted from her face.

"But dear we both know that's not true. I haven't taken everything. You've become rather fond of your team haven't you? Especially Chi Chi. I have grown tired of your unruly and rebellious behaviour. At first it was fun but the act is growing old that is why I have made arrangements for you to be sent to Cooler. You will work under his command alone until you are loyal and tamed. You leave in an hour." If Bulma had ever hated Frieza it was in this moment.

"You… bastard." She seethed out. Frieza chuckled.

"OH I know." He dropped her on the floor leaving her in a clump. "Zarbon release the monkey. Monkey take her to your chambers and get her cleaned up." Vegeta went forward and picked up her broken body. "We can't have my brother seeing you in this state my dear, he would be quite disappointed, oh and I should mention that if you believed I had quite the temper then you will be shocked by Cooler, his torture methods are renowned across the universe but I'm sure you'll come to understand why first hand." Bulma spat another mouthful of blood onto the floor and glared at Frieza.

"Goodbye my dear. I will see you in 3 years. Hopefully by your 17th birth day you will have learned to respect your superiors"