Bulma PoV

"DARN!!! What happened!?" I shouted angrily as I smashed my fists on the control panel. "We were lifting off a minute ago, then the engines blew.."

I pressed keys on a holographic screen, pushing things aside and opening files. I tried to get the aircraft up and going, maybe to distract Zion for a while, giving Goku a chance to come and get me. Well so much for that plan.

I concentrated hard on trying to access locked files and hacking into the ships security grid, but was having no luck. "Its hopeless!!" I growled as I laid my head on the desk in defeat.

I reached into my backpack and pulled out the One-Star Dragonball I found in the corner of my imprisonment room. "Hmm.. Why would Zion leave a Dragonball just lying there like that?" I said to myself curiously.

I rolled the Dragonball back and fourth with my finger as I thought. There was something different about this ball. I don't know what but I could tell something was off about it. It was sorta dingy and.. old looking. I held up the Dragonball to the light above me and was surprised at what I found.

The Dragonball had a small, hidden star within the star! As clear as day you could see it. "But what does this mean?" I asked seriously, but trying to hold back my excitement as well. I narrowed my eyes and stared at the Dragon ball, then put it back in my backpack.

I stood up and sprinted out of the control room I had stumbled upon. I came to a quick stop, making a squeak noise with my boots, and then looked both ways to make sure no one was coming. The coast was clear.

Luckily, I found a map of this place on the computer and copied it down on a scratch piece of paper. Well, as best as I could, anyway. If I read the map correctly, to the right of me about a 200ft, there should be the entrance of the space ship! Or in my case, the exit.

I turned right and started to run. Phew! I'm gonna be down three dress sizes before this little adventure is over! I, of course, stopped once again. "Wait! My boots!" I exclaimed in surprise. I had forgotten that my boots used high frequency sound. It was so high pitched it was unable to hear with the human ear. The sound waves were processed through an energy enhancer, making it generate enough power to make it possible to float. Aka flying!

I punched in a number code on the back of my high tech glove that activated the boots. I rose slowly into the air and then continued towards my destination, only this time with the power of flight!

I sighed sadly. I missed Goku.. and Vegeta. I was scared that I'd run into Zion and get caught again, or worse, hurt. I wished I could be with Goku and Vegeta and know I would be okay.

I was suddenly snapped out of thought by a.. "Watch out!!"

I slammed into Goku and he caught me in his arms."G-Goku! You're here!" I said joyfully as I hugged Goku tight.

Goku hugged me back. "Sorry we couldn't get to you sooner! I'm glad your safe."

I pulled away and saw Vegeta standing behind Goku with his arms crossed. "Vegeta!" I squealed in excitement. I ran over to Vegeta and fell in his arms, giving him a hug as well. "I'm so happy-"

Vegeta shoved me away with great force. "Get off me.." he growled.

I hung my head sadly and wore a nervous smile. "Oh uh.. sorry."

I looked first to Goku then Vegeta. "What happened to you guys? Your clothes are all ripped and.. your all scratched up!" I exclaimed worriedly.

Goku looked at himself. "Oh uh.. long story." he chuckled. "Bulma what happened with you?"

I put my hands on my hips. "Zion put me in a cell and... well that's about it."

"Well.. what did Zion want?" Goku asked again.

"He wanted me to make him a Dragon Radar. I said no, of course. After I escaped I tried to get this ship running. But the engines must have blew or something.."

Vegeta and Goku looked at each other with an extremely dumbfounded look. Goku looked back at me. "Whoa wonder how that happened!!" he laughed nervously while scratching the back of his head.

I groaned and hung my head. "Goku you seriously have issues. Anyway I don't know what happened, but this place isn't moving." I continued. "Hey.. speaking of the radar, where's my radar? I hope you've taken good care if it."

Vegeta's eyes grew huge and Goku had a total blank expression.

"Well?" I asked. "Hand it over!"

Vegeta stepped forward slowly with his hands in his pockets. "Hey listen.. um.. I-"

"Zion stole it and I was in a position that I couldn't stop him.. I'm sorry, Bulma.." Goku said sorrowfully.

My mouth hung open. I was in complete shock. "M-My radar... Ungg I feel sick.." I said in a broken voice.

Vegeta gave Goku a look of confusion, but then turned back to me. "Oh be quiet. We'll get the radar back."

I gritted my teeth. "Oooh you better!!! I can't believe this!! I'm so ticked right now its not even funny!!" I shouted.

Vegeta looked away. "Its kinda funny." he remarked quietly.

I grabbed Vegeta by the shirt which gave him a look of complete and utter shock. "What did you say!?" I yelled in his face.

Vegeta couldn't speak. He just stared. Goku grabbed me and pulled me away slowly and then stood between Vegeta and I again. "Heh heh! Whoa guys! Look, Bulma, I promise on my life I'll get your radar back. I know how much it means to you." he said thoughtfully with a smile.

I couldn't stay mad at Goku with that grin. He's just one of those guys you can't be mad at. I sighed once again and smiled back. "Thank you, Goku."

Vegeta straitened his suit in disgust. "Well.. what now? We just go and find Zion?"

Goku looked at Vegeta very seriously. "Listen, first I want Bulma out of here."

I made a fist. "What!? No way!! I'm with you guys!" I replied irritably. I took a breath and turned around sadly while I rubbed my arm. "Look.. I guess I'm just tired of not being any help anymore. Back then, Goku, we always went on adventures together. But now its like I'm not part of anything!" I said in an upset tone.

Vegeta huffed and folded his arms. "Jeez women get a grip on those hormones of yours..."

"You shut up!" I snapped. I then turned back to Goku with a scowl. "I'm staying. Like it or not I'm being apart of this."

Goku blinked in shock, but then chuckled humorously. "Alright!"

"..Alright?" I echoed in question.

Goku nodded. "Yeah! Why not? This could be a good learning experience. Maybe you can get into some Martial Arts too!" he exclaimed excitedly.

"Goku I am NOT getting into Martial Arts." I wholeheartedly disagreed. "I'm already out of my comfort zone with being able to fly with these boots."

Goku frowned. "Aww man.." he said in a pouty voice.

I was about to reply when slow footsteps were brought to my attention. I squeaked and hid behind Vegeta. "Oh no not again!" I worried.

Vegeta got in his fighting position, and while doing so, his elbow smacked me right in the nose. I instantly fell over backwards. And to my dismay, Vegeta and Goku didn't even notice! I stood up drunkenly and held my now bleeding nose. "Vegeta I think you broke my-"

"Shut up." Vegeta interrupted seriously.

I scowled and turned to Goku. "Goku my nose-"

"Shhh!" Goku demanded while looking dead ahead towards the sound.

Around the bend, in the detection of the entrance, I was shocked and happy to see who walked towards us.

Goku exhaled in relief and smiled wide. "Piccolo! Oh yeah its good to see ya!!" he shouted happily.

Piccolo strode over to us. "I heard from Krillin about what was going on and thought I'd join in." he said with an evil grin.

I held my nose and walked up to Piccolo. I looked up at him with a nervous smile. "Hi, Piccolo."

Piccolo's pleased expression turned to confusion. "What happened to you?" he asked while watching blood drip from my nose.

Goku's mouth hung open. "Oh my gosh! Bulma why didn't you tell us you were hurt!?" he panicked while running over to me.

Vegeta took a step back in shock and disgust. "Good Lord, women. That looks bad.."

Goku ripped off more of his pant leg and offered it to me as a cloth. "Here, now put some pressure on it! Jeez!!"

I accepted the.. dirty.. pant leg piece. I moaned at the stupidly of my comrades, as well.

After my mysterious injury discussion, Goku got Piccolo up to speed on everything that was happening. Piccolo nodded. "Well what are we standing here talking for? We need to act now."

"Right." Goku replied. "But first let's get out if here. I've had enough of this place. If we're lucky, Zion might come to us."

Piccolo narrowed his eyes. "I wouldn't call that luck, Goku."

Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo and I all started to make our way out of this space ship. Yes I've HAD IT with this place! But also with my happiness I was very concerned. Zion is extremely strong, even stronger than Vegeta! I just hope that the guys can defeat him, or at least figure out his motive. So far, Zion wants the Dragon Balls, I know that much. Probably for immortally no doubt. Still, I have a feeling this match won't be good.