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A/N: This chapter will be confusing to some. Hope you don't have too much trouble figuring it out.

Chapter 21: What Happened?

"Bulma, Bulma."

Her eyes fluttered open for a moment. She tried to gather her bearings, where was she? What happened? She could hear voices and people busily scuttling about, but she just could not think clearly.

"What happened?," she asked.

"Well, you fainted," was the answer that came from the short, bald monk known as Krillen.

"Krillen, what are you doing here?," Bulma asked as she tried to strand, still not really knowing where she was or what had happened.

"Bulma, don't you remember? We're on the ship coming home from Namek."

"NAMEK?," she shrieked.

"Yes, Namek. We were talking about you watching your big mouth when talking to that Vegeta guy when all of a sudden you blacked out on me."

"Vegeta? But I thought?"

'Was it all just a dream? A glimpse into the future? But it seemed so real,' she thought silently to herself.

"Krillen help me up."

"I don't think that's such a good idea."

"Help me up you little shit!"

"O.K. Bulma but I still don't think it's such a good idea."

Krillen reached down and grasped her hand and then placed his other hand under her armpit. Slowly he helped steady her until she was finally standing. Albeit, she was more leaning against one of the computer consoles.

She scanned her surroundings. There were the Nameks that they had saved from the termination of their planet. She remembered that. Then she looked to the other side of the ship. There *he* was. He does not look as mature as what she remembered. But what she was remembering had been a vision. A moment where her life had flashed before her eyes. It seemed like forever, but it had only been a matter of minutes.

'Is someone trying to show me something? Is there something I'm supposed to do differently? Ohhhh, my head hurts. I think this will have to wait 'till later,' Bulma tried to make some sense as to what was going on. Her mind was not cooperating though.

Vegeta walked over to the blue haired young woman who on Namek had dared to stand her ground with him. Something had happened to her. She had fainted. Now as he walks towards her, she looked at him with caution in her eyes. Something had definitely happened.

"What is wrong with you woman? Are you carrying some germ that I should rid myself of you?"

"Huh, what do you want Vegeta? Leave me alone!"

"Momentarily, It has come to my attention while listening to the continuous chatter on board this ship, that your family is among the elite of your planet. Is this correct?"

"Elite? If you mean rich, smart and being geniuses at making just about anything then yes."

"Good, then it is settled. I will be living with your family. But be warned, I'm not easily pleased and if you or your family do not satisfy my every whim I will not hesitate to disintegrate them or you for that matter."

By now Bulma was standing upright on her own strength. Her fists balled at her sides. Her face red with blood from the fury that was burning within her.

"Is that so? Well, we'll just see about that. Personally, I think it might be a good idea to toss your ass out the door right now."

'How could this arrogant ass become the man that was in my dreams? I must be going crazy! There is absolutely no way I would want anything to do with him. YUCK!'

Vegeta's eyes narrowed. The smirk he wore had turned to a frown. Rage pumped through his veins.

"You insolent bitch! Do you know whom you are talking to? I am the Prince of Saiyans. You will do as command."

Bulma was looking at him as if she were staring through a pane of glass. Not a word he was saying was registering. She had no clue the boundary that she was nearly crossing.

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever," was her reply.

Vegeta turned on his heel. Trying to communicate with her in this state of mind was useless.

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After a short while, the ship landed and everyone disembarked. Bulma's parent's waited for their daughter patiently. Krillen had called ahead and informed them as to what had happened on the ship.

Bulma approached her parent's. She realized at that moment how important they were to her. Granted she had a lot of friends, being an only child had made her especially close to her mom and dad.

Before Bulma could utter a word, the short, spike haired man stepped in front of her facing her father.

"I suppose you are the woman's father," more a statement than a question.

Dr. Briefs looked to his daughter, she nodded her head approvingly for him to acknowledge the man.

"Yes, I am her father. You may call me Dr. Briefs. And who might you be?"

"Look old man, as I told your daughter, I will be living here. You and your family will answer to me and if there is a problem I will remedy the situation by eliminating the cause of it. You may address me as Vegeta, Prince of all Saiyans. Understood?"

Dr. Briefs look dumbfounded, as usual. How was he supposed to reply to that.

"That will not be a problem."

Dr. Briefs caught a glimpse of his wife running towards them.

Before he could stop her, she had all but rushed up and hugged Bulma and without giving consideration to what she was doing she wrapped her arms around the now enraged Saiyan……….

"Oh, Bulma. I can't believe you didn't tell me that you had a new friend. And a handsome one at that."

"Mom, please let go of him. His name is Vegeta. And if you don't (Bulma and her father are trying desperately to pry her off of the now very ill tempered man) let go of him he will probably blast you into the next dimension."

"No kidding? She released her hold, but then placed her hand on his biceps and chirped, "So, he's strong too." Her mother oblivious to her surroundings, did not notice the ki ball that was now being aimed at her.

"VEGETA! Don't you dare. If you plan to eat while you are here you will leave my mother alone!"

"Fine, show me to my room. I wish to shower and rest before I eat."

"Dad, would you please take care of that."

Dr. Briefs noticed the look in his daughters eyes. He could see she did not want the Saiyans company at the moment.

"Yes, dear. I'll handle it."

The two men left. Bulma scolded her mother for being such a dimwit when in the presence of such a man. Afterwards, her mother had promised to watch her step.

Bulma returned to the ship. Now she had to do something with all of the Namekians.

'I know how to take care of this,' she thought to herself.

Bulma talked to the elder Namek, explaining her idea. It would be perfect. They would set up a small establishment on the other side of the Capsule Corp. property for them to live. At least until more permanent arrangements could be made.

By now everyone had left. Finally, a moment alone to reflect.

Bulma walked to her room. It had been so long since she had had a shower and a good nights rest. But, how could she possibly rest. Her mind was so confused. Here she had thought she was pregnant with twins. And to think of what had supposedly happened with Goku, her closest and most dearest friend. And Vegeta, it seemed so real. He seemed genuinely attracted to her. Then there was the wedding, and the Saiyan ceremony. It was all just a vision. What about Yamcha? That would mean he is still dead. And then that would mean Goku had not returned. Just when she thought her life might be going right, everything seemed so wrong.

'What do I do about him? How am I supposed to act around him. He is so arrogant, but my thoughts are betraying me. The intimacy, the sex it was so real. It was overpowering. How do I forget that? But it wasn't real. Would it be the same? Ungh!!! How could I even think this. Yamcha is my boyfriend. He will be returning to me. Vegeta is nothing more than a figment of my imagination that just happens to be living in my house. Oh, Kami, what am I supposed to do?'

A voice is heard in Bulma's head

Bulma, this is Kami. I have seen your thoughts and I must tell you. Very few people are given the chance to change the future. You are one of these people. Use the knowledge your vision has given you wisely. Consider every outcome. In your vision, Vegeta is a more humane individual. However, there are many things that will be different. Use your newfound knowledge wisely. I will try to help guide you any way that I can. Farewell.

"Kami, how do I know that I am making the right choices."

You will know in your heart.

A/N: I probably completely lost all you guys, but I just didn't like the way the story was going. It was too sappy and easy on Vegeta's part. Hope I didn't confuse you too much. To summarize, while on the way home from Namek, Bulma faints. While she is unconscious, her life flashes before her. Now she is afforded the opportunity to makes changes. Will she and Vegeta hook up? Most definitely. When? Guess we'll have to see. Does this mean there will be more lemons. Of course, after all, they haven't even really noticed each other yet. One last note, the future chapters will probably be much shorter. I am finding it very difficult to update as often as I'd like. Please review, I much appreciate your input. Thanks