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Sacrifice. Not that I've finished telling you about how poor I am I'm ready
to go onto notes.
Author Notes: This is a songfic. Chi Chi and Gohan are the main characters. It's more from Gohan's p.o.v though. This is my second Dragonball Z fic, but it's my first songfic. All right, on to the fic!
1 Life Cycle: Sacrifice
[Hello my friend we meet again]
[It's been a while where should we begin…feels like forever]
Gohan flew down to where Krillen, Juuhachigou (18), Oolong, and Master Roshi lived. Once he landed he knocked on the old wooden door. To his surprise, it was Juuhachigou who answered the door. " Hey is Krillen in?" She looked at him with a raised brow before calling her not-so-bald boyfriend. " Krillen get down here. Gohan's here to see you." In a flash Krillen was down there and pushing Gohan out the door. " Longtime no see bro," he said glancing at the demi-saiyan.
Krillen gave the boy a look over and whistled. " Man you've grown. What are you now; fifteen, sixteen?" " No I'm fourteen. I haven't been here in a while I guess," he said while rubbing the back of his neck, reminiscent of Goku. " Try three years," Krillen stated dryly. " What was it that brought you here?" The boy hesitated. " I wanted to talk about…my dad." Krillen sat down on the steps of the house and motioned for Gohan to do the same.
" Gohan…you don't blame yourself for his death do you?" " N-no. I just wanted to know what he was like when he was younger." " I don't know what to tell you. Goku was as innocent and carefree as they came back then. Even when he had you and Chi Chi he had still kept his child-like innocence. He loved everyone. You know what I mean?" Gohan stared into the afternoon sky. " Yeah I know what you mean."
[Within my heart are memories]
[Of perfect love that you gave to me]
[Oh I remember]
(Young Gohan's memories)
Goku stood over his young son and watched him toddle about in the woods. He had done a miracle and got Chi Chi to let Gohan get out of the house. Gohan waddled over to small patch of flowers about five feet away from his present location. " I'm going to pick some of the pretty flowers for mommy," the boy yelled excitedly. Goku gave him a classic Son smile. " Chi Chi'll like that a lot Gohan." The toddler ran with his arms out as if he were flying, toward the flowers.
I hope Mommy likes the color yellow. There sure is lots of that color here. I can't wait to give them to her! She'll be so happy. Maybe she'll even let me go outside more!" Gohan then saw a lone white flower standing by itself. He reached down to pick the flower when suddenly he felt pain?! Gohan yelped as a small bee hovered near him. Holding his injured thumb he ran, while crying, to his now confused dad.
" What happened Gohan?" " A-a bee bit me," he sniffled. " Let me see." Gohan held his hand out as his Dad gave it a gentle inspection. " You'll be fine Gohan. Cheer up okay," he said warmly. " Next time, the bee will be the one that's hurt." Gohan looked at him shyly. " Really?" Goku gave him a wide smile. " Really. You're stronger than you think. One day, I'll show you." Goku ruffled his son's hair. " Let's go home squirt. Your Mom's probably having a fit." Gohan jumped on his shoulders and they set off towards their small home.
[When you are with me]
[I'm free…I'm careless…I believe]
(Young Gohan's memory)
Gohan laughed in glee as he flew at impossible speeds. All this happened in the comfort of his Dad's arms. Today, Goku had decided it was time Gohan experienced a ride on the Nimbus. A mischievous glint showed in his eye, and he put his plan into motion. He stood and quickly climbed up Goku to sit on his head. Giggling, he plopped himself on the wild crown of hair and waited for his Dad to say something.
When he didn't respond, Gohan leaned over to look down into his eyes. " Daddy? Are you-are you mad at me?" Goku smiled. " Of course not Gohan." Goku's eyes took on a look of pride and fatherly love. " I don't think I could ever get mad at you Gohan." " Then you still love me?" Goku looked forward once more. " I'll always love you…my little warrior," he whispered.
Gohan moved down to his dad's back and wrapped his small arms around his neck. Closing his eyes, he sighed in contentment. " He was glad that his father would always love him. What puzzled him was why his dad thought he had any power. He couldn't even climb a tree let alone fight. But maybe there was something there he couldn't see. Maybe one day he too could become a fighter for Earth.
[Above all the others we'll fly]
[This brings tears to my eyes]
[My Sacrifice]
(Back to the present)
" Hey Gohan? Gohan? I've been trying to get to you for a while now. What were you thinking about?" Gohan quickly became alert. " Nothing important Krillen. I gotta go. Seeya." Abruptly, the teen took off." Krillen blew his black hair out of his face before turning around to go inside. " I hope he's okay."
Gohan flew blindly. He didn't know where he was going and he didn't care. Tears escaped his pained eyes as he remembered the Cell Games. No matter what everyone said it was his fault. His Father would be alive and his Mom would be happy if he wasn't so stupid. He had let himself become confident and arrogant, and that caused his dad's death. He could still hear his father's pleas to destroy Cell. No! He had to be stupid didn't he? He had to want more didn't he? Why didn't he just end it? Gohan choked back a sob, before it could escape his throat.
Father. You may have been the one to sacrifice yourself. You may have been the one who died. But I know, this was my sacrifice as well. A tear trekked down his cheek. " Do you still love me now Dad? Do you," he yelled to the sky above.
[We've seen our share of ups and downs]
[Oh how quickly life can turn around in an instant]
(Young Gohan's memory)
Gohan hung his head defeat as his mother continued to rant. " You are to sit here and study Gohan. One day, you'll grow up to become a great scholar. You'll never get anywhere if you keep avoiding your studies. I knew those men were bad influences. Always trying to take you away from your studying to horse play around." " But they're my friends," he stuttered. " Your friends! YOUR FRIENDS! If they were your friends, they encourage you to study so you may have a brighter future. Now I want you to sit here and study until I call you for dinner. Understood?"
The small boy nodded meekly. He didn't want to risk the chance of falling into his mother's full wrath. His tail lowered itself to fit the boy's mood, and his mother walked out of the room. Sighing, Gohan grabbed his gigantic book of the world and sat down at his desk to study. Why wouldn't his mom let him go play? As much as he loved her it was times like this that made him think she was a big meanie. Gohan shook his head. He shouldn't think of his mother like that. She was just looking out for his future.
About two hours of studying had passed in the small stuffy room, and Gohan was quickly becoming restless. He quickly refocused his attention back to his current book as he heard the door creak open. Soon, a familiar voice was heard. " C'mon Gohan. Let's go fishing." The boy's eyes took on a light of hope. " Really? Do you mean it?" " Of course! Chi Chi won't mind. You want to come?" Gohan gave a gleeful whoop. " Yay! I get to fishing!" Goku's light chuckle answered him. " Yeah Gohan. Let's get going."
Gohan climbed into his father's arms and held tight as his dad took flight. Once again, Son Goku saved Gohan from Chi Chi's demented torture. Gohan smiled.
[It feels so good to reunite]
[With yourself and within your mind]
[Let's find peace there]
(Young Gohan's memory)
" Mr. Piccolo? Mr. Piccolo? What are doing?" The little boy laughed. " Are you sleeping Mr. Piccolo? You're funny." The namekian opened one eye. " Be still kid. I'm not sleeping. I'm meditating." Gohan got a curious look in his eyes. " You looked so peaceful there, like you were sleeping. Will you teach me how to meditate?" Piccolo snorted. " You're too energetic to learn. You'd only be wasting my time," he stated harshly.
Gohan's eyes quickly started to tear up. " I'd stay still. I'll be a student. I promise!" The green man took on a look of annoyance. " You're supposed to be training for the enemy's arrival." Gohan's voice took on a slight edge of whining. " I promise I can do both. I'll do my best in both areas." " Fine. All you have to do is sit down, take deep, relaxing breaths, close your eyes, and think." Gohan looked incredulous. " That's it?" Piccolo smirked. " Yeah, that's it. Just concentrate on your thoughts, and be aware of your surroundings at all times. You never know when you'll be attacked.
Gohan sat down on the hard ground and did as Piccolo had said. Soon he felt at ease. He was warm and comfortable, but he was also unaware. He cried out as he was kicked away from his meditating spot. Piccolo looked at his struggling form without pity. Once he was sure the boy was up he spoke. " Always be aware of your surroundings. I could have easily killed you. Next time, I won't go as easy on you."
Once again, the namekian took on his earlier position and meditated. To Gohan, he looked like someone who had found peace within their mind and within their self. Gohan smiled. " I love you Mr. Piccolo.
[When you are with me]
[I'm free…I'm careless…I believe]
A small voice is heard asking a big question. " Why?" No one can answer.
[Above all the others we'll fly]
[This brings tears to my eyes]
[My sacrifice]
(Back to the present)
Gohan looked around in a daze. It was his fault. He had become the strongest person in the universe, yet he couldn't even save his own father. He couldn't feel anymore. His were numb at the realization. He deserved no honor. He deserved no respect. It made him sick to think of Vegeta, the Prince, apologizing to him.
Oh how badly he wanted to beg forgiveness from his father. He wanted to regain his self- respect back, but he never could. His dad had refused to come back. He had refused to come back. Because of that Gohan had yet to forgive himself. He had refused to forgive himself.
It had been three years, but he still would not forget. He couldn't forget. He couldn't forget when every night he heard his mother cry out for her husband. He couldn't forget when he had a little brother who carried around the very essence of Goku. His brother, Goten, not only looked like his father, but acted like him in every way. Though his birth had brought much joy to him it had also put him deeper into his depression. It wasn't fair to Goten. To be brought up without a father. To be brought up without Goku around to cheer him up. To live in a house clogged up with depression.
Gohan charged up his energy. After becoming super saiyan he continued to power up. Raw power coursed through his vein and his blood boiled. His eyes went blind with rage and despair. His golden hair spiked up, and his muscles stretched. Gohan's neck snapped back with a primal scream. It wasn't fair. It just wasn't fair. " Why? Why did you leave me? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaggghh!" He yelled into the evening sky with reckless abandon.
His shoulders shook with the intensity of his sobs. He had once again reached the next level, but it had not brought his dad back. He hiccupped. " I-I didn't mean to daddy. I didn't mean to make you go away."
[I just want to say hello again]
" I need you daddy."
[I just want to say hello again]
" Come back to me my husband. I need you."
[When you are with me]
[I'm free…I'm careless…I believe]
(Chi Chi's past memory)
A female whoop was made as a white cloud zoomed through the air. " Hold on Chi Chi," Goku laughed. The Nimbus went in spiraling circles, which turned the occupants upside down quite a few times. " Faster Goku." " Any thing you want Chi." The saiyan wrapped his tail around her waist fondly. The woman leaned back. " Oh Goku, you're so romantic. Goku blushed.
" You know I love you Chi Chi. I can't wait until our son is born." Chi Chi swooned at her husband's loyalty, before she caught the rest of his sentence. " A boy! How do you know?" Goku looked thoughtful. " I don't know. I can just…sense it. I can't explain it. I just know." Chi Chi sighed happily. " A boy. I'm going to have a baby boy. I'll make sure he grows up to be a great scholar." Goku smiled down at her as the wind whipped at his hair. " I'll be a good father. I'll always be there for both of you. I promise." " Do you really Son Goku." " Yes Chi. I promise."
[Above all the others we'll fly]
[This brings tears to my eyes]
(Chi Chi's past memory)
Chi Chi cried out in anger. Nothing was fair anymore. Her Goku had been beaten into a pulp. That green guy, Cell or something, had gotten Goku to admit defeat. Then her idiot husband had volunteered Gohan to die. How dare he? Her poor baby was out there fighting by himself.
What did Goku think he was doing? That ass, Hercule wasn't making things any better either. By Dende, even she could beat him. Insulting her son like that. He better be glad she wasn't there in person. Everything was happening so fast. Why didn't anyone listen to her?
Suddenly, the t.v broke. " What? NO! GOHAN!!" She panicked. She didn't know what was happening. Anything could happen to her baby and she wouldn't know. All of this because the damn t.v broke. After throwing her father out for his insolence she sat down and waited. She waited, and she worried. The longer she waited the more she worried.
After hours of waiting, a sudden pain came to her. It was hot and searing yet its grip was cold. The grip grabbed a hold of her heart and her breathing sped up. She screamed as her heart was ripped in two. She screamed her voice raw. Then, the invisible hand was gone leaving a traumatized Chi Chi behind.
Chi Chi looked around dully when she stopped screaming. She felt empty. Something wasn't right. A part of her very soul was taken and she didn't know why. Unless…No! Goku was fine and was on his way back home. A sinking feeling formed in the pit of her stomach. The feeling of dread only grew when her son came home, but not the father.
Chi Chi looked at her son questioningly. " Mommy. I'm so sorry. I couldn't save him. Daddy used his teleport when Cell self-destructed. It's all my fault. He won't come back. He won't come back mom." Chi Chi comforted her while her mind cried out in turmoil. No. Goku you promised. You promised me. A lone tear made its way down the newly widowed woman's face.
[When you are with me]
[I'm free…I'm careless…I believe]
[Above all the others we'll fly]
[This brings tears to my eyes]
[My sacrifice]
(Back to the present)
These past years had been hard on Chi Chi. Mothering a depressed son, who acted like a stranger in his own house. Sleeping alone in a bed that held two people. Giving birth to a Goku look alike. It was all very stressing.
No one came over to visit and she didn't blame them. Gohan and herself had distanced themselves from everyone. The only ones who ever came over were Bulma and Vegeta. Trunks had quickly become Goten's best friend. Vegeta made sure Gohan didn't do anything suicidal, and for that he instantly won a place in her heart. He said it was because he was one of the last of the saiyan race, and it would be a dishonorable way to die. Bulma came over to talk to her, and keep her from doing something stupid.
She felt indebted to the whole family. They had done their best to make their lives easier. Couldn't Goku see that they needed him? Wasn't their crisis just as important as the world's? Weren't they more important?
[My sacrifice]
" Goku, where are you?"
[I just want to say hello again]
Gohan looked to the night sky. " Father…Please come back."
[I just want to say hello again]
Chi Chi looked up at the moonless sky. " Come back to me Goku."
[My sacrifice]
Goku looked down upon his wife and son sadly. " I'm sorry, but this is for the best." " Goku get over here. You need to train for the tournament." " Coming King Kai." Goku got up to leave, but looked down once more. " I'm sorry I had to break my promise Chi Chi. Please forgive me." Goku jogged off, and went to train.
………………………………………………………………………………………………Owari
Hope you like my songfic. I was thinking about a sequel, but it all depends on your reviews. That's all I have to say. Good reading to you! Ja!
Author Notes: This is a songfic. Chi Chi and Gohan are the main characters. It's more from Gohan's p.o.v though. This is my second Dragonball Z fic, but it's my first songfic. All right, on to the fic!
1 Life Cycle: Sacrifice
[Hello my friend we meet again]
[It's been a while where should we begin…feels like forever]
Gohan flew down to where Krillen, Juuhachigou (18), Oolong, and Master Roshi lived. Once he landed he knocked on the old wooden door. To his surprise, it was Juuhachigou who answered the door. " Hey is Krillen in?" She looked at him with a raised brow before calling her not-so-bald boyfriend. " Krillen get down here. Gohan's here to see you." In a flash Krillen was down there and pushing Gohan out the door. " Longtime no see bro," he said glancing at the demi-saiyan.
Krillen gave the boy a look over and whistled. " Man you've grown. What are you now; fifteen, sixteen?" " No I'm fourteen. I haven't been here in a while I guess," he said while rubbing the back of his neck, reminiscent of Goku. " Try three years," Krillen stated dryly. " What was it that brought you here?" The boy hesitated. " I wanted to talk about…my dad." Krillen sat down on the steps of the house and motioned for Gohan to do the same.
" Gohan…you don't blame yourself for his death do you?" " N-no. I just wanted to know what he was like when he was younger." " I don't know what to tell you. Goku was as innocent and carefree as they came back then. Even when he had you and Chi Chi he had still kept his child-like innocence. He loved everyone. You know what I mean?" Gohan stared into the afternoon sky. " Yeah I know what you mean."
[Within my heart are memories]
[Of perfect love that you gave to me]
[Oh I remember]
(Young Gohan's memories)
Goku stood over his young son and watched him toddle about in the woods. He had done a miracle and got Chi Chi to let Gohan get out of the house. Gohan waddled over to small patch of flowers about five feet away from his present location. " I'm going to pick some of the pretty flowers for mommy," the boy yelled excitedly. Goku gave him a classic Son smile. " Chi Chi'll like that a lot Gohan." The toddler ran with his arms out as if he were flying, toward the flowers.
I hope Mommy likes the color yellow. There sure is lots of that color here. I can't wait to give them to her! She'll be so happy. Maybe she'll even let me go outside more!" Gohan then saw a lone white flower standing by itself. He reached down to pick the flower when suddenly he felt pain?! Gohan yelped as a small bee hovered near him. Holding his injured thumb he ran, while crying, to his now confused dad.
" What happened Gohan?" " A-a bee bit me," he sniffled. " Let me see." Gohan held his hand out as his Dad gave it a gentle inspection. " You'll be fine Gohan. Cheer up okay," he said warmly. " Next time, the bee will be the one that's hurt." Gohan looked at him shyly. " Really?" Goku gave him a wide smile. " Really. You're stronger than you think. One day, I'll show you." Goku ruffled his son's hair. " Let's go home squirt. Your Mom's probably having a fit." Gohan jumped on his shoulders and they set off towards their small home.
[When you are with me]
[I'm free…I'm careless…I believe]
(Young Gohan's memory)
Gohan laughed in glee as he flew at impossible speeds. All this happened in the comfort of his Dad's arms. Today, Goku had decided it was time Gohan experienced a ride on the Nimbus. A mischievous glint showed in his eye, and he put his plan into motion. He stood and quickly climbed up Goku to sit on his head. Giggling, he plopped himself on the wild crown of hair and waited for his Dad to say something.
When he didn't respond, Gohan leaned over to look down into his eyes. " Daddy? Are you-are you mad at me?" Goku smiled. " Of course not Gohan." Goku's eyes took on a look of pride and fatherly love. " I don't think I could ever get mad at you Gohan." " Then you still love me?" Goku looked forward once more. " I'll always love you…my little warrior," he whispered.
Gohan moved down to his dad's back and wrapped his small arms around his neck. Closing his eyes, he sighed in contentment. " He was glad that his father would always love him. What puzzled him was why his dad thought he had any power. He couldn't even climb a tree let alone fight. But maybe there was something there he couldn't see. Maybe one day he too could become a fighter for Earth.
[Above all the others we'll fly]
[This brings tears to my eyes]
[My Sacrifice]
(Back to the present)
" Hey Gohan? Gohan? I've been trying to get to you for a while now. What were you thinking about?" Gohan quickly became alert. " Nothing important Krillen. I gotta go. Seeya." Abruptly, the teen took off." Krillen blew his black hair out of his face before turning around to go inside. " I hope he's okay."
Gohan flew blindly. He didn't know where he was going and he didn't care. Tears escaped his pained eyes as he remembered the Cell Games. No matter what everyone said it was his fault. His Father would be alive and his Mom would be happy if he wasn't so stupid. He had let himself become confident and arrogant, and that caused his dad's death. He could still hear his father's pleas to destroy Cell. No! He had to be stupid didn't he? He had to want more didn't he? Why didn't he just end it? Gohan choked back a sob, before it could escape his throat.
Father. You may have been the one to sacrifice yourself. You may have been the one who died. But I know, this was my sacrifice as well. A tear trekked down his cheek. " Do you still love me now Dad? Do you," he yelled to the sky above.
[We've seen our share of ups and downs]
[Oh how quickly life can turn around in an instant]
(Young Gohan's memory)
Gohan hung his head defeat as his mother continued to rant. " You are to sit here and study Gohan. One day, you'll grow up to become a great scholar. You'll never get anywhere if you keep avoiding your studies. I knew those men were bad influences. Always trying to take you away from your studying to horse play around." " But they're my friends," he stuttered. " Your friends! YOUR FRIENDS! If they were your friends, they encourage you to study so you may have a brighter future. Now I want you to sit here and study until I call you for dinner. Understood?"
The small boy nodded meekly. He didn't want to risk the chance of falling into his mother's full wrath. His tail lowered itself to fit the boy's mood, and his mother walked out of the room. Sighing, Gohan grabbed his gigantic book of the world and sat down at his desk to study. Why wouldn't his mom let him go play? As much as he loved her it was times like this that made him think she was a big meanie. Gohan shook his head. He shouldn't think of his mother like that. She was just looking out for his future.
About two hours of studying had passed in the small stuffy room, and Gohan was quickly becoming restless. He quickly refocused his attention back to his current book as he heard the door creak open. Soon, a familiar voice was heard. " C'mon Gohan. Let's go fishing." The boy's eyes took on a light of hope. " Really? Do you mean it?" " Of course! Chi Chi won't mind. You want to come?" Gohan gave a gleeful whoop. " Yay! I get to fishing!" Goku's light chuckle answered him. " Yeah Gohan. Let's get going."
Gohan climbed into his father's arms and held tight as his dad took flight. Once again, Son Goku saved Gohan from Chi Chi's demented torture. Gohan smiled.
[It feels so good to reunite]
[With yourself and within your mind]
[Let's find peace there]
(Young Gohan's memory)
" Mr. Piccolo? Mr. Piccolo? What are doing?" The little boy laughed. " Are you sleeping Mr. Piccolo? You're funny." The namekian opened one eye. " Be still kid. I'm not sleeping. I'm meditating." Gohan got a curious look in his eyes. " You looked so peaceful there, like you were sleeping. Will you teach me how to meditate?" Piccolo snorted. " You're too energetic to learn. You'd only be wasting my time," he stated harshly.
Gohan's eyes quickly started to tear up. " I'd stay still. I'll be a student. I promise!" The green man took on a look of annoyance. " You're supposed to be training for the enemy's arrival." Gohan's voice took on a slight edge of whining. " I promise I can do both. I'll do my best in both areas." " Fine. All you have to do is sit down, take deep, relaxing breaths, close your eyes, and think." Gohan looked incredulous. " That's it?" Piccolo smirked. " Yeah, that's it. Just concentrate on your thoughts, and be aware of your surroundings at all times. You never know when you'll be attacked.
Gohan sat down on the hard ground and did as Piccolo had said. Soon he felt at ease. He was warm and comfortable, but he was also unaware. He cried out as he was kicked away from his meditating spot. Piccolo looked at his struggling form without pity. Once he was sure the boy was up he spoke. " Always be aware of your surroundings. I could have easily killed you. Next time, I won't go as easy on you."
Once again, the namekian took on his earlier position and meditated. To Gohan, he looked like someone who had found peace within their mind and within their self. Gohan smiled. " I love you Mr. Piccolo.
[When you are with me]
[I'm free…I'm careless…I believe]
A small voice is heard asking a big question. " Why?" No one can answer.
[Above all the others we'll fly]
[This brings tears to my eyes]
[My sacrifice]
(Back to the present)
Gohan looked around in a daze. It was his fault. He had become the strongest person in the universe, yet he couldn't even save his own father. He couldn't feel anymore. His were numb at the realization. He deserved no honor. He deserved no respect. It made him sick to think of Vegeta, the Prince, apologizing to him.
Oh how badly he wanted to beg forgiveness from his father. He wanted to regain his self- respect back, but he never could. His dad had refused to come back. He had refused to come back. Because of that Gohan had yet to forgive himself. He had refused to forgive himself.
It had been three years, but he still would not forget. He couldn't forget. He couldn't forget when every night he heard his mother cry out for her husband. He couldn't forget when he had a little brother who carried around the very essence of Goku. His brother, Goten, not only looked like his father, but acted like him in every way. Though his birth had brought much joy to him it had also put him deeper into his depression. It wasn't fair to Goten. To be brought up without a father. To be brought up without Goku around to cheer him up. To live in a house clogged up with depression.
Gohan charged up his energy. After becoming super saiyan he continued to power up. Raw power coursed through his vein and his blood boiled. His eyes went blind with rage and despair. His golden hair spiked up, and his muscles stretched. Gohan's neck snapped back with a primal scream. It wasn't fair. It just wasn't fair. " Why? Why did you leave me? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaggghh!" He yelled into the evening sky with reckless abandon.
His shoulders shook with the intensity of his sobs. He had once again reached the next level, but it had not brought his dad back. He hiccupped. " I-I didn't mean to daddy. I didn't mean to make you go away."
[I just want to say hello again]
" I need you daddy."
[I just want to say hello again]
" Come back to me my husband. I need you."
[When you are with me]
[I'm free…I'm careless…I believe]
(Chi Chi's past memory)
A female whoop was made as a white cloud zoomed through the air. " Hold on Chi Chi," Goku laughed. The Nimbus went in spiraling circles, which turned the occupants upside down quite a few times. " Faster Goku." " Any thing you want Chi." The saiyan wrapped his tail around her waist fondly. The woman leaned back. " Oh Goku, you're so romantic. Goku blushed.
" You know I love you Chi Chi. I can't wait until our son is born." Chi Chi swooned at her husband's loyalty, before she caught the rest of his sentence. " A boy! How do you know?" Goku looked thoughtful. " I don't know. I can just…sense it. I can't explain it. I just know." Chi Chi sighed happily. " A boy. I'm going to have a baby boy. I'll make sure he grows up to be a great scholar." Goku smiled down at her as the wind whipped at his hair. " I'll be a good father. I'll always be there for both of you. I promise." " Do you really Son Goku." " Yes Chi. I promise."
[Above all the others we'll fly]
[This brings tears to my eyes]
(Chi Chi's past memory)
Chi Chi cried out in anger. Nothing was fair anymore. Her Goku had been beaten into a pulp. That green guy, Cell or something, had gotten Goku to admit defeat. Then her idiot husband had volunteered Gohan to die. How dare he? Her poor baby was out there fighting by himself.
What did Goku think he was doing? That ass, Hercule wasn't making things any better either. By Dende, even she could beat him. Insulting her son like that. He better be glad she wasn't there in person. Everything was happening so fast. Why didn't anyone listen to her?
Suddenly, the t.v broke. " What? NO! GOHAN!!" She panicked. She didn't know what was happening. Anything could happen to her baby and she wouldn't know. All of this because the damn t.v broke. After throwing her father out for his insolence she sat down and waited. She waited, and she worried. The longer she waited the more she worried.
After hours of waiting, a sudden pain came to her. It was hot and searing yet its grip was cold. The grip grabbed a hold of her heart and her breathing sped up. She screamed as her heart was ripped in two. She screamed her voice raw. Then, the invisible hand was gone leaving a traumatized Chi Chi behind.
Chi Chi looked around dully when she stopped screaming. She felt empty. Something wasn't right. A part of her very soul was taken and she didn't know why. Unless…No! Goku was fine and was on his way back home. A sinking feeling formed in the pit of her stomach. The feeling of dread only grew when her son came home, but not the father.
Chi Chi looked at her son questioningly. " Mommy. I'm so sorry. I couldn't save him. Daddy used his teleport when Cell self-destructed. It's all my fault. He won't come back. He won't come back mom." Chi Chi comforted her while her mind cried out in turmoil. No. Goku you promised. You promised me. A lone tear made its way down the newly widowed woman's face.
[When you are with me]
[I'm free…I'm careless…I believe]
[Above all the others we'll fly]
[This brings tears to my eyes]
[My sacrifice]
(Back to the present)
These past years had been hard on Chi Chi. Mothering a depressed son, who acted like a stranger in his own house. Sleeping alone in a bed that held two people. Giving birth to a Goku look alike. It was all very stressing.
No one came over to visit and she didn't blame them. Gohan and herself had distanced themselves from everyone. The only ones who ever came over were Bulma and Vegeta. Trunks had quickly become Goten's best friend. Vegeta made sure Gohan didn't do anything suicidal, and for that he instantly won a place in her heart. He said it was because he was one of the last of the saiyan race, and it would be a dishonorable way to die. Bulma came over to talk to her, and keep her from doing something stupid.
She felt indebted to the whole family. They had done their best to make their lives easier. Couldn't Goku see that they needed him? Wasn't their crisis just as important as the world's? Weren't they more important?
[My sacrifice]
" Goku, where are you?"
[I just want to say hello again]
Gohan looked to the night sky. " Father…Please come back."
[I just want to say hello again]
Chi Chi looked up at the moonless sky. " Come back to me Goku."
[My sacrifice]
Goku looked down upon his wife and son sadly. " I'm sorry, but this is for the best." " Goku get over here. You need to train for the tournament." " Coming King Kai." Goku got up to leave, but looked down once more. " I'm sorry I had to break my promise Chi Chi. Please forgive me." Goku jogged off, and went to train.
………………………………………………………………………………………………Owari
Hope you like my songfic. I was thinking about a sequel, but it all depends on your reviews. That's all I have to say. Good reading to you! Ja!