A/N: Hey! My first story! Yay! Anyway, this story takes place in an alternate universe after Cell. So, don't forget to review this prologue. Happy reading! (Note: A lot of Chi-Chi and Piccolo bashing in this story.)
Disclaimer: I do not in ANY WAY own Dragon Ball/Z/Gt. If I did, there would be Romance everywhere. I wish I did, but I don't. Oh well.
Chapter 1-Prologue to Happiness
It was just days before Gohan's thirteenth birthday. He was finally able to convince his mother Chi-Chi to let him visit his best friend, Dende. Gohan had barely been able to visit Dende the three years that he lived on Earth. Dende only stayed on Earth to spend time with Gohan, and Gohan wanted to spend time with him, too. He was crushed when his mother wouldn't let him go for months at a time. He was, however, able to talk to Gohan through his and Piccolo's telepathy. Both Dende and Gohan thought it was weird that Chi-Chi greatly diminished Gohan's freedom to visit Dende. They both recalled that it started sometime three years prior, when Porunga was summoned and he created New Namek and sent all of the Namekians, except for Dende and Piccolo, to the newly formed planet. They both discussed how on that day, Dende came out as gay after knowing he didn't like girls, seeing as how he had been living and seeing girls all the time at Capsule Corp. Everyone seemed to be supportive, except for Krillin. Krillin had called Dende a "Fag" and had wished him to the HFIL, and Dende broke down in tears. Bulma was especially upset at Krillin, and literally threw him out and told him to never come back. Gohan went over to Dende and hugged him and said that Krillin wasn't a true friend and that he was and supported Dende 100%. Dende stopped crying and hugged Gohan back. Chi-Chi told Dende, right when they were hugging, that she and Gohan had to go, and that she hoped Dende enjoys it here on Earth. That was when Dende stared in confusion.
That was when Gohan had put two and two together. Still talking through Piccolo, Gohan told Dende that his mom must not be fully supportive. Dende agreed, but was even more upset the he can't see Gohan because of his mother's beliefs. Just then, Gohan revealed some amazing news.
"Hey Dende, guess what? My mom told me that once I'm a teenager, I can go visit anyone I want!" "Really? That's great!" Dende starts jumping with joy, surprising Mr. Popo, who is watering the flowers on the Lookout. "How many more days until you're a teenager? I want to throw you a party once you get here," Dende says. "Only five days until I'm thirteen, which my mom says is when a person is a teenager," Gohan explains. "AHHHH, THAT'S SO CLOSE," Dende screams at the top of his lungs; thus, frightening Gohan, Piccolo, and Mr. Popo. "I can't wait to see you, Gohan! You've been my best friend, and I've barely gotten to see you," Dende begins to tear up. "Aw, don't cry, Dende. I've missed you to, and it's only five short days away. Just try to focus on something else until then," Gohan says as he tries to comfort Dende. "Okay, Gohan. I'll be meditating until then. See you soon!" "Okay, Dende. See you soon!"
After their conversation is over, Piccolo confronts Dende. "Hey kid, since when did you have the hots for Gohan? Don't ask how I know because you of all people know I can read minds." "Since we came here after Freiza. The truth is, I only stayed here on Earth so I can see Gohan. This was back three years ago when I was ten and started puberty and sexual feelings. You of all people should know that Nameks go through puberty earlier than Humans, Saiyans, and Demi-Saiyans. Almost every night since then, I've been dreaming about Gohan. Please Piccolo, whatever you do, don't tell Gohan how I feel. I want to do it when the time is right." "HEY, you are NOT going to tell him. To be honest, he likes you to, but he doesn't fully know it yet. I hate it that he likes a guy, especially you, If you do anything at all to lead him on AT ALL, I will tell Chi-Chi and I'm sure as the HFIL that he will NEVER see, or talk, to you EVER again." Dende starts to tear up and Mr. Popo goes to ask what's wrong. Piccolo explains and Mr. Popo agrees with Piccolo. Dende goes to his room and meditates for five days.
"This is the day." Dende says to himself softly.
A/N: So, how was this first chapter? Please review the first chapter of my first story. Thanks!