Vegeta

Ah, Vegeta, the most respectable character on DBZ, truly. Let's start from the beginning, shall we?

In the beginning, Vegeta was a brat spoiled by his father and his hands were already tainted with the
blood of innocents before he even hit puberty. Hence, Vegeta was never a "boy". He was highly influenced
by his father. He admired his father like no other and still holds him with high regard, for whenever
Vegeta is at his lowest he calls out to his father. There are several examples of this - I'll go with the most
familiar one. Remember the scene where the gravity room blew up and Vegeta was knocked out? He called
out to his father out of frustration a man who had been deceased for over two decades.... Yes, he was
spoiled by his father before Frieza snatched him. He was constantly by his father's side- a shadow, an
equal.

I've heard of reference to Vegeta that his father kept him by his side showing that he cared for his son
this is true but a little exaggerated well it's only weaker babies that are that are sent out most likely
because the weak were expendable useless Vegeta however had the highest power level on the planet
and he is a prince and that is why he was by his fathers side plus adding to the fact that saiyans in
general seem more relaxed around each other.

Have you ever notice the difference in Vegeta's attitude as soon as he joined Goku and gang? His
demeanor changed dramatically; he was more silent and hostile, eager to fight everyone. There was no
one he could relate to. Think about it - as much as he was annoyed by Nappa, he seemed more relaxed with
him. Hell, he joked around and had conversations with him. The only reasons Nappa was killed were one: Vegeta was
showing off, and two: he put Vegeta on the spot, because helping him would had shown weakness in front of enemies. I just
can't believe he would kill his loyal companion and not kill Goku (believe me he had a chance to finish him off).
He was toying with him, which is not really true to his character. Vegeta is quick and precise- he usually just goes for the
kill...Wait thats not entirely correct: he did waste a lot of time on Cell, but that was because he wanted a better challenge to test
his power, but that has nothing to do with the battle against Goku.


When he was purging planets with his father he was more relaxed and looked like he was enjoying the
time. It seems as soon as all the Ssaiyans that Vegeta was used to being around died, perhaps a part of him
did as well....


Another interesting tidbit is the fact that everyone thinks all Saiyans have black hair and eyes. That's
not entirely true. If you look back to the episode where King Kai is telling Goku about the Saiyans, they
take a look into the past, and I noticed a dirty blonde-haired Saiyan, a maroon-haired one, and also a dark blue, but the eyes
are consistent with black....


Vegeta's saiyan pride comes from his father. Vegeta's father is not cruel to Vegeta, but so many people like to write just the opposite. King Vegeta was very proud of his son and wanted him to be stronger than him. It's obvious when he makes such
statements as "you to can become legendary", meaning he wasn't able to, but he wanted his son to.


Another great example is when his father attacked Frieza head-on in order to get his son back. Did you
ever wonder why his father was so desperate to get his son back from the clutches of a powerful mad
man? Well, here's a theory: when Vegeta was young, he was a spoiled warrior. He was strong, but there was one
thing he lacked, and Frieza influenced him greatly. The young Vegeta wasn't as power crazy and cruel.
I think King Vegeta knew that he would humiliate his son, trying to break him and turn him into another Frieza,
which he did for at least twenty-five years, but in all that time Vegeta always held his Saiyan pride in high
regard. Even if pretended not to care, he did.


Ok, Vegeta is my favorite character. Why? Well, simply because he's more down-to-earth and not as naive
as the others, and has the most wicked sense of humor.

I've never seen a character quite like him, and he's a witty villain. I liked him from the beginning, and if you
really look into it, Vegeta is even a bigger hero then all of the Z-warriors. For example, the Android Saga. If
it wasn't for Vegeta, Goku would had been dead by android 19. Another example is when he struck at
Cell, thus helping Gohan defeat Cell. If it wasn't for this intervention, the Earth would had been destroyed.
Gohan was fatigued and wouldn't have been able to fight back, if he could have even survived such a huge blast.


Then lets travel to the Buu Saga. Vegeta was the savior of the day, first sacrificing himself. Even though it
didn't work, everyone else knew not to try such a desperate attempt. Plus, it bought time for the little
ones to escape, and then he is revived for a day, like Goku. He does the most heroic act to date, merging with
his greatest enemy, the effects of which they thought would be permanent. Vegeta sacrificed everything he held
dear for the last 40 something years- his pride, his comfort being evil. . .he gave up everything to save his
family, which is more honorable then any deed Goku would had ever done.


Vegeta would even merge with Frieza if it meant saving his family, but this was only possible in the Buu
Saga. Before that, he wouldn't had done it. Trunks and Bulma worked their way deeply into Vegeta's cold heart, melting
his resistance.


Vegeta took another plunge by asking the people of Earth for help so that Goku would have enough
power for the spirit bomb. Then Kid Buu was getting in the way and Vegeta took another beating so that
Goku could have enough time to form the spirit bomb and he was even dead at the time. You will find out
later that the dead can be killed again. I remember Goku saying if he is killed he will cease to exist at all,
and Vegeta went on to fight. Goku wouldn't do that. In fact he didn't do it, it was just too brave for
him...



Now with the Frieza Saga Vegeta helped out greatly. Everyone would have been killed if it were not for
him. He saved Krillian and Gohan twice. He saved Goku and restored his health also
by taking the beating of a lifetime and actually spared the others from Frieza's onslaught. First of all, Frieza
never wanted to kill Vegeta. Vegeta could had gone back to Frieza anytime but he chose not to. He chose
to fight. Frieza even offered him several chances to back out, but he didn't. Even when Frieza beat the
crap out of him he still wouldn't budge. Why? Because of pride. No, I don't believe that was a factor, because
at that time Vegeta was a broken warrior trying to regain the pride he threw away long ago so that he
could defeat Frieza. So why did he not give in?

Lets go back to the fight against the Saiyans. Vegeta was hit by the Spirit Bomb head-on and it didn't kill
him. Why? My theory is that Vegeta was never truly was evil. For one, why would he give the Z fighters a
chance to recuperate by giving a three hour reprieve when he didn't give the Arlians the same chance or
the Nameks? Perhaps Vegeta had found something in these Z-warriors that he could perhaps settle down.
Maybe, just maybe, it was the beginning of his honor coming back. Notice most of the Z warriors are
humanoid. For some odd reason Vegeta has no mercy towards non-humanoid creatures. Anyway, they were another
race that he could blend in with, and he tried to fight it, but they influenced him even though he refused to
accept it. So why didn't he give in to Frieza and become his slave once more? He was free. He was a free
man and he would rather die then to go back. (Don't count the Buu saga - for one he was under another's influence and
two he knew those people could be wished back. In fact, he counted on it.)


You know what I'm sick and tired of: Krillian and Goku trashing every good deed Vegeta has done. For
the first time in Vegeta's life he had shown his feelings for his son Trunks when he was killed by Cell and
he attacked Cell with every thing he had and every thing he didn't have although it was futile. Krillian
made a stupid statement "Vegeta is so hot headed, that's no way to help Trunks Out!" and "Vegeta's
arrogance is going to get us killed" or something like that ...Shut up Krillian! Gee, dude, get off your butt
and do something instead of complaining. If Vegeta was successful, then Goku's shadow would have been
happy. It was the first caring emotion he ever displayed in front of everyone. He didn't know how to control
the feeling- it was new to him.


Now onto the Buu Saga. Vegeta sacrifices himself for his family....and Kakarot, and what does Goku say? "Why
did Vegeta have to be so arrogant." What the hell? The guy just died trying to protect the world, give the
guy a break, and he was not trying to be arrogant for he knew he was going to die and go to HFIL (hell)!
There is no arrogance when giving your life to protect the ones you love. If he was being arrogant he
would have killed Goku when he was unguarded, he wouldn't have sacrificed himself, and plus he didn't
know that Bulma would wish him back. She could be very stubborn, you know. He did kill all those people.
She even said this: "I'm not sure if I want him back, unless he is the way he was before."


Lets move on to Bulma, for this is where Vegeta's conversion begins. The first meeting of the two was a
huge insight into their relationship. It was obvious that he was highly attracted to her. The way he
looked at her was a look of desire, a wicked smirk and downcast eyes. However, Bulma was not interested
at the time but he was, and when Vegeta shot at them when they were trying to make an escape he
could had easily killed them. Why didn't he just kill them and take the dragon ball? He didn't need their
help at the time. Vegeta has the best aim- if he wanted to kill them he would have. Imagine if it was just
Krillian that took off and left Bulma behind. Perhaps Krillian wouldn't be around and then once Vegeta
gets the dragon ball he lets them go. Since when? Sorry, I just don't believe it. "Well, seeing that I have all the
dragon balls I'll let you go." I think Vegeta had a big pair of goo-goo eyes for Bulma.

A perfect example of this is right after the fact when he ran into Gohan he says "I got it from that bald
guy and that gorgeous girl he was with." This shocked Gohan, also proving my theory that Bulma had a
huge impact on his decision not to kill the others. As soon as he uttered her beauty he was smitten.
Normally he would have fought Gohan, maybe even killed him. What is interesting is the fact that he
let him go....you ever wonder what would had happen after the fight with Dodoria if he had found
Krillian, Dende, and Gohan before he met Bulma? It was obvious that he would had taken them out. That's
why the whale suddenly appeared ...It is fact that Bulma could get Vegeta to do just about anything. It
was attraction at first sight for him.

He was calmer and not so vulgar around her. He was showing off in that fight with Zarbon and he was
jealous that Bulma had a pair of goo-goo eyes for him that way. He wanted Zarbon to transform and
quick. I also think he was highly amused by her mood change. Aminute ago she was afraid and now the
was infatuated with Zarbon and he tried to impress her by offering to let Zarbon go. He didn't give
anyone else that opportunity. Once Zarbon is defeated, he says "Oh, I almost forgot you two were
there." Yeah, right, and that's why you tried to stop them from leaving...

Bulma is the only one to calm his temper and the only one that could get away calling him ugly. If you
notice in the Cell saga, every time one of the warriors, Yamcha, for example, would try to start a fight
and Vegeta was ready to go, then Bulma shows up and he gets all quiet and stuff and humphs. He
behaves as a child would with a crush. When it comes to Bulma, he is putty in her hands. Example 1:
Vegeta drops down to earth for the third time he steps out of the pod landing at Capsule Corp. Isn't that
convenient? Anyway, Yamcha comes up and talks some junk. Vegeta gets ready to pound Yamcha into a
pulp, then Bulma appears. He gets quiet. She insults him, tells him he stinks, andhe just grumbles and does as she
says (if you notice Vegeta was checking her butt out - no lie - when she was leading him to the bathroom). No one has ever
been able to stop him from fighting except for Bulma, not even Trunks.

If you look into their relationship, Vegeta pretends not to care when Bulma and baby Trunks crashed.
Vegeta didn't do anything, right? Wrong. Think about it- Vegeta knew by then Trunks was his son, so
naturally he assumed Trunks would go after her while he focused on Gero. I also believe he panicked, not being
used to caring for someone, but it was obvious that he was apprehensive about the situation and so focused his
energies on Gero, and rather loudly at that, to avoid his feelings.

Vegeta gets embarrassed by Bulma every time he is around her. He doesn't know how to respond. He acts
like a child and says "What are you doing here?" and he points this out only to her. "Why are you here?"
Every time she shows up. He doesn't do that to anyone else. He's afraid of her. She might get him to do
something foolish. He panicks around her. It's so obvious. Maybe thats why she doesn't show during the big
battles. Thats just asking for trouble. He is such a child. He was kinder to her before they got together, then
his pride took over.


Vegeta only challenges an opponent who is willing to fight back. Think about it - every fight he has been
in, he has been provoked by the other side. In the Saiyan Saga it was the Z fighter who initiated the fight. On
Namek, when he went to that village to get the dragon ball, the Nameks made the first move to attack
first. He may have verbally provoked them, but they took the first swing. Kewi attacked first. When Zarbon
shows up he attacks first, at least he did the second time. I can't remember the first, but I think Zarbon may
have as well. Frieza attacks first, everyone moving away from Vegeta, but be does goad them into
fighting. So, to sum up, Vegeta only fights when either provoked or attacked by opposite sides...most of
the time. Sometimes he's just blood thirsty.

Vegeta is an incredible strategist. This is fact.

Vegeta is independent. Vegeta is a smart character who can fend for himself. One of the things I notice is
that he is a survivor. I've read many stories where Vegeta has to depend on Bulma, which is highly
fictional. Vegeta does not need Bulma to cook for him when he can hunt his prey - a good example of
this is in the arrival of Raditz. Upon hearing the news of Raditz's last transmission, Vegeta and Nappa are
seen eating the remain of their victims, which means they eat their prey. Now unto the battle of the
Saiyans. Vegeta makes a reference to Piccolo being good to eat. He replies "I'll make some of my special
sauce" Thus concludes my theory that Vegeta can cook his own damn food. (Yuck, but maybe he
liked earth food better.)

Ah, the gravity room, another B/V cliche. Vegeta is not that dependent on the gravity room. I've heard
stories making reference to this, Bulma making Vegeta do something he doesn't want to do etc. One,
Vegeta is familiar with mechanics as well. Throughout DBZ he is constantly tinkering with
machines. Take notice: Vegeta can operate a spacecraft better than Bulma. It comes more naturally to him,
being that he is around all types of technology since he was taken into the fold. That's what he did- stripped
planets of their people and technology- so naturally he would know how to operate various machines. He is
much more experienced dealing with that type of technology...so what if Bulma shuts the gravity down?
He'll just turn it back on.


Vegeta is the bravest and enigmatic character to ever be introduced. He was alone on Namek and
planned to fight Frieza. He was strong enough to fight against Frieza's oppression. It was the most
compelling story I have ever seen. Let's look into Vegeta's character. I noticed that Vegeta was afraid to die. That is
why he tried to flee during the battle with Frieza, also adding to the fact he didn't want to be killed by
Frieza. It was his worst fear and the ultimate failure. If you notice, he didn't make any attempt to plead for
his life on earth when Krillian had his life in his hands.


Now this is interesting- in the Trunks Saga, Vegeta was still afraid to die. I think he found a
place to call home. He realized how good life could be and I don't think he wanted to meet up with Frieza
and gang anytime soon....just a random thought.

Anyway, so Frieza was the worst way to be killed. First of all, I read a lot of stories where Frieza
is a abusive and beats and rapes Vegeta. This is highly exaggerated. For one, Frieza is asexual, at least in his
final form. It seems his sex changes with the transformation, for the first appearance of Frieza is male, but
that is not his true form. I really doubt Frieza would sexually abuse Vegeta.

For instance, Vegeta was just like Frieza in the beginning, not much of a difference between the two. That
would mean he also would have been a molester, a sexual predator, and Vegeta just wouldn't put up with
that crap. People also say "but what about the scars on Vegeta in the Trunks saga?" First of all, those were
battle scars obtained most likely after the fight with Frieza, for when he was returned with the dragon balls
on Namek, all battle wounds were gone. He was healed completely. Now don't forget, Vegeta went on a
journey to look for Goku. He encountered many battles during that time, and that's where the scars came
from. Don't be overdramatic saying those scars are from beating from long ago. That would be incorrect,
since when he met Frieza on Namek ,Vegeta hadn't even seen Frieza for quite a while. Those scars
were fresh, and also if they were from past beatings they would have never healed in the Buu saga.

Now let talk about Frieza raping Vegeta, if that was true then Vegeta wouldn't have enough pride to live.
He would be too ashamed to, for a man whose life is based on pride couldn't take it. Also, the defeat of
Goku wouldn't plague him as his "first great humiliation". In fact, his hatred toward Frieza would be
much stronger than that towards Goku or Kakarot.


Vegeta wishes to be the best. He was a Prince reduced to a mere soldier, a scout for Frieza, mocked
constantly by his superiors. He was a prideful saiyan who was outmatched daily, for Ginyu called him a "pushover"
(Japanese version: "Veggie Chan", which is a cute affectionate name for little girls). That is what he was
dealing with daily. Even weaklings like Guldo would mock him. He didn't just hate Frieza; he hated all of
them. It's just that Frieza was the leader and Frieza killed his father. He knew that, which is why he held
so much anger towards Frieza, for he seemed unbeatable and held dominance over Vegeta.


He was raised a prince, so naturally he believed every one should be bowing at his feet. That's the type of
attitude he had - aristocratic, arrogant, nose-in-the-air type of Saiyan, and was constantly belittled. Worst of
all, became a servant to the man that killed his people planet and father. That his why his hatred was so
strong. I think that is enough on that...


Vegeta's sacrifice was one to be remembered and meant the most. One, a man who seemed
arrogant and uncaring sacrificed himself for his family. Yes, Goku did it too, but that pales in comparison. First
of all, Goku lived a naive good life untainted by evil. He was never kidnapped and forced to live a hellish
life of a servant. Therefore, it was much more meaningful when Vegeta gave his life. He knew he
was going to hell where all his enemies resided, especially Frieza and Ginyu. He was going back to his
hellish past.


Goku was going to heaven, could keep his body, go to other worlds, and all other sorts of
adventures. Believe me, Goku was happier dead. It's true; just look at his expression. He had always
neglected his family, so that was an added bonus for his sacrifice. Just imagine if he was sent to a void like
the hyperbolic time chamber instead of the other world. He wouldn't have killed himself. He wouldn't be able to
handle it or he would had made the other guys feel guilty and go to the New Namek to revive him.
Remember, he couldn't even stay in the time chamber, not even for a year. Do you think he would had
sacrificed himself then? I don't think so- he would have dropped Cell off on King Kai's planet then instant
transmissioned back to Earth. Let the others die. He would say "They can be wished back with the
dragon balls" Insert chessie dumb-ass grin here.

Oops, sorry. I was talking about Vegeta, making his sacrifice more meaningful. The sad part of it all was that
it was all for naught. Vegeta suffered greatly and slowly. Goku's sacrifice lasted a second then he was gone
and probably didn't suffer much due to the fact that the body goes into shock. Vegeta, on the other hand, was being burned to ashes slowly and painfully. Hell, Piccolo was about to go back and get him but was stopped by cowardly Krillian , so for two episodes Vegeta burned, the most intense pain known to man is to be burned alive. It was slow, can you imagine that, he had stayed to
make sure Buu was dead. He didn't even try to escape. I have more respect for his character. It took a lot
of courage to do what he did, and in the end what was his reward? A one-way trip to hell. Not fair.


Why, you ask? Well, for on,e Vegeta repented by killing himself for the greater good, but in all fairness I
guess I could understand if he was sent to hell if he was killed by Buu instead of the sacrifice. He did
kill all those innocent people, but he was under the influence of Babadi's spell (yes he was under the influences
even though Babadi didn't have complete control he had restored Vegeta's old self the evil half he pushed away in Babadi's
word "Return to your dark nature". Vegeta tried to resist Babadi. Whenever Vegeta disobeyed Babadi he would
hold his head in pain, fighting off Babadi. After a while Babadi gave up. Vegeta was too hard-headed.) So, in short, what's the
point in sending a redeemed man to hell ... again the only one to give credit was Piccolo.

Goku didn't really care that Vegeta was dead, only the fact that he couldn't try out his little fusion
technique. Like Vegeta would have joined him. He was desperate when they fused together. He had to get
Trunks back so, he wouldn't do it unless he had to. I don't think he would have complied with Goku otherwise.

Now I'm not referring to Goku's first sacrifice, that was a good one, but then again if he hadn't
been so naive he wouldn't have had to....but that's another story...

Another turning point is the battle with Frieza and probably the first time I was disappointed in our Z
fighters. For one, they let Vegeta die. That was wrong, regardless on how you feel about Vegeta. He saved
their lives and didn't deserve to be beaten to death by Frieza.


I know I said I don't believe he raped Vegeta, but mentally he did something to him. There was fear there.
There was that sadistic affectionate look in his eyes. I don't know what he felt for Vegeta, but it was sick. He
definitely desired him in some way, I'm sure of it, but I don't think he acted on those desires because he cared for
Vegeta. Believe it or not, he did, in a sick and twisted way (gosh I hate him). Not only had Frieza destroyed
his home, family, and pride, but he was to take his life and he did, with the three cowering warriors the should
had fought against Frieza watching. Vegeta was one of the strongest warriors and they needed him. I would rather die
then sit back and watch. Gohan was the only one willing to fight but was stopped by Piccolo....

Gosh how he must of felt so worthless that nobody gave a damn. I don't think he ever got over that
humiliation, and it also halted his trust of the Z-fighters. Case in point: Cell Saga. Vegeta was fighting 18 and the
boys show up. 17 tells Vegeta he won't interfere if the others don't jump in Vegeta says "You don't have
to worry about this group. They won't risk their lives for me."

I was just thinking: Goku knew Vegeta was getting the beating of a lifetime but waited until he was
healed. Okay, that was just stupid. He could had left a little sooner than he did, and once he got out he
stopped to smell the air. What is wrong with him? Anyway, he gets there late and acts like a fool, trying to
argue with a dying man. At least he could had said yes to every thing he asked, just to make him feel
better but nope, he didn't... okay, Frieza then blasts Vegeta through the heart.

Then Vegeta makes his last request, tears falling from his eyes, for Goku to destroy Frieza. He was
delusional and desperate and Goku took advantage of that. After Vegeta was gone, Goku claimed he cried
because Frieza made him into the monster he wanted him to be. Well, that is not true, for if it was, Vegeta
would have changed his ways. He cried because he tried so hard, and like the past it resulted in
insults and failure to see the undeniable proof that Frieza was indestructible as well as his inability to avenge his
father and his people. He was their Prince, their last hope, and he failed. Then there was the possibility that Goku might be a
Super Saiyan and possibly beat him when he had never even felt the hell Frieza put him through.

Goku just wanted to fight- no passion, no reason, just wanted to fight. That is heartless, if you ask me,
adding to the fact that Goku claimed victory over him. A third-class saiyan a clown could do something
he could not, no matter how hard he tried. That day it was for naught and he cried because he wouldn't be
able to witness the defeat of Frieza he dreamt of for so long while being in bondage to Frieza.

Vegeta is the most skilled fighter in DBZ no one can beat him in that area not even Goku. Goku is more
powerful, yes, but once evenly matched he doesn't stand a chance.

A good example of this is the fight with Cell. Most of Cell's moves were Vegeta's.

There was also the fight with Goku vs. Vegeta. In my opinion, in that fight Vegeta won between those two. He
only lost because of circumstances, i.e, Gohan Krillian and Yajirobe. Seeing that the fight was only
supposed to be between the two should have automatically forfeit Goku, because once they interfered
Goku was out of the battle. He lost, was put out of commission, paralyzed.The fight was still in progress (What type of person with honor
would except that as a win?) Vegeta was still standing and fighting. I don't know why he beats himself over
that; he beat Goku, and no, he did not cheat, so what if he transformed to get power? So did Goku. It's called the
Kaioken attack , which heightened his power, which I say Goku overused ....

Vegeta has the most stamina I've ever seen. Example one: after transforming into Oozaru, all saiyans I
observed pass out after such an ordea,l but Vegeta is the only one who can not only control his form, but also
still fight after having his tail cut off, resulting turning him back into his original form. He was fatigued but quickly
was back in action, fighting rested warriors (otherwise at their best, not damaged, etc.). Then, after
being hit head on by the genki dama (spirit bomb), he was not giving up that easily, and the only person
who could beat the crap out of Gohan when he was transformed. He is also the most resourceful fighter, for he
learned most of the Z - fighters useful moves just by watching them during their battle. Incredible.

Vegeta deserves more credit then he gets. A true hero hmn....... in that battle nobody beat Vegeta; it was
circumstance, like a big ape crushing the already-fatigued warrior and even after all that he was still
strong enough to get into his pod. Goku isn't half the warrior Vegeta is (at least thats my opinion- I like
Goku but he has many faults).

Vegeta also has his faults. He's too much of a show-off, trying desperately to prove he's a better
fighter then Goku, and his arrogance gets in the way of his better judgement. There is one weakness the
Vegeta has and it's not pride or arrogance, but rage.

There are several examples of this. It's why he lost to Frieza and Cell. It's also what stopped him from killing
Goku. How!? Well, Vegeta was so pissed that Goku was even a challenge that when he finally bested Goku
he took his sweet time in killing him, which was a huge mistake. His rage makes him sloppy and stupid.
His attacks are off, his focus is off, and he is just as useless as Krillian in that state. Once he calms he's a
dangerous adversary who shouldn't be taken lightly, which is also his advantage. Most opponents he
fights with think that he is all talk, so he uses that to his advantage. The funny thing is he tells them exactly
what they are up against. He doesn't hold back and I like that.

Another weakness is that he lets too many people get to him. He feels that he has to fight them in order for
them to give him respect (I'm referring to the Z-fighters and some enemies). Nobody does, he's used to that, but
that doesn't mean he has to like it. Not from people who are weaker then he is. He had already gone through
that crap with Frieza and now that he was a free man he didn't want to go back to being the pushover
he was before. What is interesting is how everyone started to acted more brave when Goku was around.
Krillian did. Anyway, the problem is he gets too distracted by what people think and say, whether it's Yamcha
saying he's going to dominate in the tournament against Cell or Goku bragging about how strong he is.


Vegeta gets upset that anyone would have the audacity to think they could accomplish something he
couldn't. He needs to relax. The truth is, Vegeta unconsciously doubts himself. He feels inferior and he
wants to convince himself more than others. If you pay attention, when argues with someone it always is
focused around him. It is like he is trying to convince himself. But in his mind he doubts.

I've also heard him speak of this to himself *" Maybe I'm not what I think I am"* or *"I have to be a
Super Saiyan"* Those are just two of many crazy-guy-gets-too-frustrated-needs-to-calm-down moments
(I'm surprised he didn't have an brain aneurysms yet stressing himself out like that), which he does although by that
time DBZ is over with....


Wait, I thought of another one: overconfidence. His worst enemy. It makes him underestimate his
opponent and thoroughly makes him look like a utter fool. Two words to prove my point: Cell saga.


Vegeta is the most interesting character. He's simple but complex, easy to understand but hard to accept
his actions. He is unpredictable. He can be a enigma. Sometimes he can be foolish, cruel, or downright evil,
and people judge him by his mouth. He's quick with the tongue and I don't think he thinks of the
consequences. In other words, he doesn't think before he talks. Sometimes he reminds me of Bulma with
the sudden mood swings and the big mouth, but it makes his character the most interesting. After all this
time I still hold his character in high regard as the best character to ever be animated. He's just that
intriguing. This is just my opinion. You don't have to agree, not to sound like a know-it-all brat, but this
commentary is accurate and very true if you really look into it....well, that is quite enough. *sighs* I'm
famished talking about Vegeta takes a lot of energy. But it was fun. Can't wait to talk about Yamcha. Hee
hee ^~_~^ (insert evil grin here).

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