The Threads of Destiny
Chapter One- Bachelorette Party
By-Me (AKA Saiyan Lover)
"Videl, I just knew that you and Gohan would get together, I just knew it?'' Bulma cried happily, pulling Videl into a tight hug.
A tad embarrassed, the younger girl just smiled at Chi Chi, who was standing behind them, looking as if she couldn't decide whether to burst with pride or cry with joy.
"It's not like it was OBVIOUS or anything," remarked 18 from her seat on the couch. Bulma laughed. By now, they had all gotten used to 18's sense of humor.
Everyone except Videl, that is.
" Was it really all that obvious?" She asked anxiously. The three women looked at each other, and then burst into laughter at the same moment.
"Well.really." was all Bulma managed to get out. Chi Chi had a bit more self control, and was at least able to get out an entire sentence.
"It's not like you didn't follow him everywhere, Videl." 18 did not make a remark, as she was trying not to ruin her reputation by rolling on the floor with laughter. Videl blushed.
"Yeah, I guess you're right." After the laughter had died down, Chi Chi went straight to business. She cleared her throat, causing Bulma to groan in mock agony.
"Videl, I hope you're ready to take notes!" Chi Chi turned to glare at Bulma.
""I resent that!"
"Oh come off it, Chich. (A/N isn't that a cute nickname?) We need to make sure she knows the important stuff." Chi Chi giggled.
"You mean?" Bulma nodded. 18 smirked.
"That's exactly what I mean." Bulma replied. Chi Chi reached behind her. Videl squeezed her eyes shut- afraid of what Chi Chi would pull from behind her back.
18 snorted in amusement.
"You can open your eyes now, Videl." Cautiously, she did so and looked at the android woman, who was pointing towards Chi Chi. Videl let her gaze find whatever it was Chi Chi had reached for. It was.a book? She looked at the three women curiously.
"What is it?" Bulma heaved a large sigh.
"Read the cover and find out!" Videl felt a sweat drop run down her neck.
"Oh.right." She took the book, which was roughly a hundred pages, and looked at the title. In gold writing on a teal background.
"The colors." she realized. The three women smiled and nodded. Videl smiled as well and relaxed. Her eyes went back to the title, which was,
"How to Survive Being the Wife of a Saiyan"
She giggled and looked down to the bottom of the cover. There were three authors- Chi Chi Son, Bulma Briefs, and #18. Videl narrowed her eyes and a small smile crept to her face.
"Did you guys write this for me?" Once again, all three of them nodded.
"Now before you say anything," 18 blurted out. "Krillin is not a Saiyan, but he's hung around them enough- so I could put in some advice." Videl felt her lower lip tremble.
"You guys are so sweet." As a tear escaped from her cerulean eyes and ran down her cheek, all three of the women went and squeezed in next to her on the couch. Videl lookd at each of them and smiled.
"I think.I've found where I belong. All of ya'll, and I mean everyone, have welcomed me into the circle without hesitation. I feel like a part of something extremely special. It's like one huge family, except you're closer than family. I'm so happy that I get to be a part of it."
Bulma smiled.
"But keep in mind, Videl- you've only seen us at our best. Once you see everyone in their pajamas at 2 a.m. on Christmas morning, you'll probably change your mind very quickly." Videl looked at them curiously.
"Does everybody spend Christmas together?" Bulma nodded.
"Yep, and guess who gets to host it. every year!!"
"Hey, it's not our fault you've got such a huge house." 18 responded defensively. Bulma sighed.
"I know. But anyway Videl- everyone comes here sometime on Christmas Eve, and spends the night. Of course, all the adults are up until midnight trying to finish wrapping presents. Believe it or not, Veggie even helps sometimes."
Videl didn't believe it.
"And the kids -Trunks, Goten, and Marron- always get us up before the crack of dawn to open the presents. Last year they slacked off a bit, and we got to sleep until five o'clock. Usually it's around two or three."
Bulma looked over at Videl, who had her eyebrows raised and a small smile on her face.
"I don't even want to imagine Vegeta that early in the morning." Chi Chi laughed at Videl's remark. Bulma shook her head.
"He actually doesn't care about getting up early. He just hates getting presents." She smiled. "The one thing he does like about Christmas, besides all the food, is the mistletoe. There's a picture in the book from last year when Goku surprised him with the camera. Let me tell you, Vegeta was about to kill him." 18 raised one eyebrow.
"Isn't he always?" Bulma laughed.
"Good point."
"The only way I can get Goku up that early in the morning is to tell him it's time to eat," Chi Chi said. "Or to." Suddenly, she blushed. Bulma sighed, and Videl could tell they had been through this before.
"Good grief, Chich! You've been married for what, about twenty years, you have two kids, and talking about anything sexual still makes you blush like a teenager!"
Videl, being a teenager, blushed too, at the mention of sex. Chi Chi giggled.
"It's just weird talking about Goku like that, because everybody thinks he's so clueless." 18 leaned forward.
"You mean he's not?" Chi Chi blushed two shades deeper and shook her head. Bulma just smirked.
"So, are you gonna give Videl any advice on how to make love to a saiyan, or do I have to do it all?"
Videl gulped. Although she had never had any doubt that she would say yes when Gohan asked her to marry him, she had always skipped over the honeymoon in her fantasies. She was completely inexperienced in that area. She just hoped Gohan was, too.
When she came out of her thoughts, the three women were watching her. Bulma was the first to break the silence.
"You know Videl, you can ask us anything. We were in your position once, too. Anything you ask or say will not change our opinion of you. You know that, right?" Videl smiled and felt another tear creep out. She took a deep breath.
"Well, I know how to do it.but I don't." Bulma smiled sympathetically.
"Videl, both of you are going to be more nervous than you've probably ever been in your entire life. Gohan loves you. You love him. If things are awkward, then it's absolutely normal. But whatever you do, let him know what you're thinking.and feeling. Gohan will always love you, no matter what." Videl swallowed.
"I know. But.what if I do something.wrong."
"Videl, there is no wrong. Not with this anyway. Gohan's going to love whatever you do, just because it's you." Bulma put her arm around the girl. "Do you believe me?" She nodded.
"I do have another question." Bulma folded her hands in her lap. "Will he. I mean.do Goku and Vegeta.um.every go super saiyan?" Chi Chi laughed.
"If Goku ever went super saiyan, I probably wouldn't be able to walk for years!" She blushed talking about her husband like that. "He's quite well.endowed." Videl blushed like a tomato. Bulma laughed.
"I'd have to say the same for Vegeta. It must be a Saiyan thing. And since Gohan has all the traits of a Saiyan.I think it's safe to say you won't feel left out." Glancing over at her, Bulma saw that Videl was looking as if she was having a hard time imaging her sweet, innocent Gohan like that.
"Um, Chi Chi?" Videl asked hesitantly.
"Yes?" Videl swallowed nervously. She didn't think she'd ever get used to talking about this.
"Well, um.has Gohan ever done.anything? I mean, I don't want to feel inexperienced.but I don't think I could.teach him." At this remark, Chi Chi burst into laughter. Bulma and 18's faces also showed a great deal of amusement.
"Videl, believe me," Chi Chi answered, "Gohan is about as innocent as they come in that department. Well, besides Goku. And as for teaching him- if I could teach Goku, you can teach Gohan." Videl's eyes widened.
"I.can't.it.how." Bulma lightly punched Chi Chi on the shoulder.
"Quit scaring her, Chich!"
"Don't worry, Videl." Chi Chi reassured her. "Gohan will know what he's doing. But it's mainly an instinct thing." Videl's eyebrows furrowed together.
"Don't misunderstand me. I know, we humans have a certain amount of instinct, but with the Saiyans.it's multiplied ten-fold."
"But Gohan's only half-Saiyan. How do you know he has this instinct, too?" Chi Chi smiled.
"I've seen the way he looks at you sometimes, Videl. And trust me, he has it." Videl blushed.
"It's true," 18 agreed. "Even I've seen the way he looks at you."
Videl's face turned a deeper red, but at the same time, she was flattered and relieved that Gohan saw her that way. Even if he didn't realize it. She smiled. She knew that Gohan loved her, but now she knew that he also felt physically attracted to her.
"Hey, do you guys want to know a secret?" Bulma interrupted Videl's thoughts. All of them leaned forward slightly in their seats. Bulma smirked, looking oddly like Vegeta.
"Well, we all know Goku and Chi Chi's first time was with each other. And I have no idea about you, " she pointed to 18, "and Krillin." 18, much out of character, blushed.
"It was both our firsts."
"Well, my first was Yamcha. That was back when we thought we'd get married. It was right after we wished him back. It was his welcome home present from me.But that was the only time we did it.
But get this- when Vegeta and I conceived Trunks- well actually I don't know which time that happened- but anyway! The first time we had sex.it was Vegeta's first time." Videl's eyes popped out of her head. The other two women's mouths fell open.
"No way." 18 stated.
"That just seems," Videl shook her head, "so un-Vegeta-ish." Bulma smirked.
"I was just as surprised as you guys when he told me." Chi Chi shook her head slowly.
"I'm never going to look at him the same way again."
6 hours, lots of snacks, laughs, secrets, and questions later.
"Mom? Are you up here?" Vide's head shot up at the sound of her fiancé's voice. She unwillingly blushed, remembering certain conversations that had taken place earlier that day.
As soon as she shoved the book into her bag, Goten and Trunks came bounding into the room. Bulma frowned.
"TRUNKS!" Both boys froze in midair at hearing her use that tone of voice. "What have I told you about doors when they're closed?"
Trunks' face lost some of its color, but a small twinge of pink appeared on his cheeks.
"Don't come in until you knock. Sorry, Mom." He mumbled.
"Good. Now, go get the rest of the boys and Marron and tell them we're going out to eat, okay?" At the mention of food, both Saiyans perked up and ran out the door again. Chi Chi rolled her eyes.
"What was that about closed doors?" 18 asked curiously. Bulma laughed, embarrassed.
"Well, once Trunks almost walked in on me and Vegeta."
"Ouch." Videl winced.
"Tell me about it." Bulma agreed.
Seconds later, the doorway was filled with two full blooded Saiyans, three half Saiyans, and two humans: Vegeta, Goku, Gohan, Trunks, Goten, Krillin, and Marron.
Videl looked at Gohan and smiled, despite the urge she had to never meet his eyes again. Gohan smiled back and walked towards her, carefully avoiding Goten and Trunks, who were doing ridiculous versions of the fusion dance.
When Gohan reached her, he put his arms around her and pulled her into a hug. She hugged him back. He gently pulled back to look into her eyes. She looked.nervous. And she wouldn't look him straight in the eye.
He took her chin in his hand and raised it towards his face. She reluctantly met his eyes, and the moment she did, all her anxiety disappeared. His eyes were so kind and loving. Now that she was with him, Videl almost thought she could make it through their honeymoon. She smiled.
Look out, Gohan. I love you, and I'm going to make sure to prove it.In more ways than one.
"Videl, are you okay?" He asked. She nodded.
"I'm great." She spontaneously stood up to give him a quick peck. He blushed.
I don't know if I'll ever get used to this.
"Hey, lovebirds!" Both teens blushed at Krillin's nickname for them.
"Krillin!" yelled 18, thwapping him on the head.
"Ow! Gohan, Videl.ya'll ready to eat?" Gohan's eyes brightened as he ran out the door.
"Come on, guys! Let's go!" Videl met Chi Chi's gaze, and they both rolled their eyes.
What do you think??? Personally, I think it's somewhat amusing.I hope you agree! ^_^ PLEASE review. You don't know how happy I am to get reviews!!! It makes me so happy!!! And the happier I am, the more I write!!!!
If you liked this story, u might want to read the rest of mine.
The Hope, The Prince, and The Future complete
Teenage Saiyans and Superheroes
The Journal of Trunks Briefs
Forgetting and Remembering
The New Beginning
Until next time, May the Force be with you! (I'm a big Star Wars fan)
Saiyan Lover ((Vegeta, Goku, Trunks, Gohan, and Goten included)
Chapter One- Bachelorette Party
By-Me (AKA Saiyan Lover)
"Videl, I just knew that you and Gohan would get together, I just knew it?'' Bulma cried happily, pulling Videl into a tight hug.
A tad embarrassed, the younger girl just smiled at Chi Chi, who was standing behind them, looking as if she couldn't decide whether to burst with pride or cry with joy.
"It's not like it was OBVIOUS or anything," remarked 18 from her seat on the couch. Bulma laughed. By now, they had all gotten used to 18's sense of humor.
Everyone except Videl, that is.
" Was it really all that obvious?" She asked anxiously. The three women looked at each other, and then burst into laughter at the same moment.
"Well.really." was all Bulma managed to get out. Chi Chi had a bit more self control, and was at least able to get out an entire sentence.
"It's not like you didn't follow him everywhere, Videl." 18 did not make a remark, as she was trying not to ruin her reputation by rolling on the floor with laughter. Videl blushed.
"Yeah, I guess you're right." After the laughter had died down, Chi Chi went straight to business. She cleared her throat, causing Bulma to groan in mock agony.
"Videl, I hope you're ready to take notes!" Chi Chi turned to glare at Bulma.
""I resent that!"
"Oh come off it, Chich. (A/N isn't that a cute nickname?) We need to make sure she knows the important stuff." Chi Chi giggled.
"You mean?" Bulma nodded. 18 smirked.
"That's exactly what I mean." Bulma replied. Chi Chi reached behind her. Videl squeezed her eyes shut- afraid of what Chi Chi would pull from behind her back.
18 snorted in amusement.
"You can open your eyes now, Videl." Cautiously, she did so and looked at the android woman, who was pointing towards Chi Chi. Videl let her gaze find whatever it was Chi Chi had reached for. It was.a book? She looked at the three women curiously.
"What is it?" Bulma heaved a large sigh.
"Read the cover and find out!" Videl felt a sweat drop run down her neck.
"Oh.right." She took the book, which was roughly a hundred pages, and looked at the title. In gold writing on a teal background.
"The colors." she realized. The three women smiled and nodded. Videl smiled as well and relaxed. Her eyes went back to the title, which was,
"How to Survive Being the Wife of a Saiyan"
She giggled and looked down to the bottom of the cover. There were three authors- Chi Chi Son, Bulma Briefs, and #18. Videl narrowed her eyes and a small smile crept to her face.
"Did you guys write this for me?" Once again, all three of them nodded.
"Now before you say anything," 18 blurted out. "Krillin is not a Saiyan, but he's hung around them enough- so I could put in some advice." Videl felt her lower lip tremble.
"You guys are so sweet." As a tear escaped from her cerulean eyes and ran down her cheek, all three of the women went and squeezed in next to her on the couch. Videl lookd at each of them and smiled.
"I think.I've found where I belong. All of ya'll, and I mean everyone, have welcomed me into the circle without hesitation. I feel like a part of something extremely special. It's like one huge family, except you're closer than family. I'm so happy that I get to be a part of it."
Bulma smiled.
"But keep in mind, Videl- you've only seen us at our best. Once you see everyone in their pajamas at 2 a.m. on Christmas morning, you'll probably change your mind very quickly." Videl looked at them curiously.
"Does everybody spend Christmas together?" Bulma nodded.
"Yep, and guess who gets to host it. every year!!"
"Hey, it's not our fault you've got such a huge house." 18 responded defensively. Bulma sighed.
"I know. But anyway Videl- everyone comes here sometime on Christmas Eve, and spends the night. Of course, all the adults are up until midnight trying to finish wrapping presents. Believe it or not, Veggie even helps sometimes."
Videl didn't believe it.
"And the kids -Trunks, Goten, and Marron- always get us up before the crack of dawn to open the presents. Last year they slacked off a bit, and we got to sleep until five o'clock. Usually it's around two or three."
Bulma looked over at Videl, who had her eyebrows raised and a small smile on her face.
"I don't even want to imagine Vegeta that early in the morning." Chi Chi laughed at Videl's remark. Bulma shook her head.
"He actually doesn't care about getting up early. He just hates getting presents." She smiled. "The one thing he does like about Christmas, besides all the food, is the mistletoe. There's a picture in the book from last year when Goku surprised him with the camera. Let me tell you, Vegeta was about to kill him." 18 raised one eyebrow.
"Isn't he always?" Bulma laughed.
"Good point."
"The only way I can get Goku up that early in the morning is to tell him it's time to eat," Chi Chi said. "Or to." Suddenly, she blushed. Bulma sighed, and Videl could tell they had been through this before.
"Good grief, Chich! You've been married for what, about twenty years, you have two kids, and talking about anything sexual still makes you blush like a teenager!"
Videl, being a teenager, blushed too, at the mention of sex. Chi Chi giggled.
"It's just weird talking about Goku like that, because everybody thinks he's so clueless." 18 leaned forward.
"You mean he's not?" Chi Chi blushed two shades deeper and shook her head. Bulma just smirked.
"So, are you gonna give Videl any advice on how to make love to a saiyan, or do I have to do it all?"
Videl gulped. Although she had never had any doubt that she would say yes when Gohan asked her to marry him, she had always skipped over the honeymoon in her fantasies. She was completely inexperienced in that area. She just hoped Gohan was, too.
When she came out of her thoughts, the three women were watching her. Bulma was the first to break the silence.
"You know Videl, you can ask us anything. We were in your position once, too. Anything you ask or say will not change our opinion of you. You know that, right?" Videl smiled and felt another tear creep out. She took a deep breath.
"Well, I know how to do it.but I don't." Bulma smiled sympathetically.
"Videl, both of you are going to be more nervous than you've probably ever been in your entire life. Gohan loves you. You love him. If things are awkward, then it's absolutely normal. But whatever you do, let him know what you're thinking.and feeling. Gohan will always love you, no matter what." Videl swallowed.
"I know. But.what if I do something.wrong."
"Videl, there is no wrong. Not with this anyway. Gohan's going to love whatever you do, just because it's you." Bulma put her arm around the girl. "Do you believe me?" She nodded.
"I do have another question." Bulma folded her hands in her lap. "Will he. I mean.do Goku and Vegeta.um.every go super saiyan?" Chi Chi laughed.
"If Goku ever went super saiyan, I probably wouldn't be able to walk for years!" She blushed talking about her husband like that. "He's quite well.endowed." Videl blushed like a tomato. Bulma laughed.
"I'd have to say the same for Vegeta. It must be a Saiyan thing. And since Gohan has all the traits of a Saiyan.I think it's safe to say you won't feel left out." Glancing over at her, Bulma saw that Videl was looking as if she was having a hard time imaging her sweet, innocent Gohan like that.
"Um, Chi Chi?" Videl asked hesitantly.
"Yes?" Videl swallowed nervously. She didn't think she'd ever get used to talking about this.
"Well, um.has Gohan ever done.anything? I mean, I don't want to feel inexperienced.but I don't think I could.teach him." At this remark, Chi Chi burst into laughter. Bulma and 18's faces also showed a great deal of amusement.
"Videl, believe me," Chi Chi answered, "Gohan is about as innocent as they come in that department. Well, besides Goku. And as for teaching him- if I could teach Goku, you can teach Gohan." Videl's eyes widened.
"I.can't.it.how." Bulma lightly punched Chi Chi on the shoulder.
"Quit scaring her, Chich!"
"Don't worry, Videl." Chi Chi reassured her. "Gohan will know what he's doing. But it's mainly an instinct thing." Videl's eyebrows furrowed together.
"Don't misunderstand me. I know, we humans have a certain amount of instinct, but with the Saiyans.it's multiplied ten-fold."
"But Gohan's only half-Saiyan. How do you know he has this instinct, too?" Chi Chi smiled.
"I've seen the way he looks at you sometimes, Videl. And trust me, he has it." Videl blushed.
"It's true," 18 agreed. "Even I've seen the way he looks at you."
Videl's face turned a deeper red, but at the same time, she was flattered and relieved that Gohan saw her that way. Even if he didn't realize it. She smiled. She knew that Gohan loved her, but now she knew that he also felt physically attracted to her.
"Hey, do you guys want to know a secret?" Bulma interrupted Videl's thoughts. All of them leaned forward slightly in their seats. Bulma smirked, looking oddly like Vegeta.
"Well, we all know Goku and Chi Chi's first time was with each other. And I have no idea about you, " she pointed to 18, "and Krillin." 18, much out of character, blushed.
"It was both our firsts."
"Well, my first was Yamcha. That was back when we thought we'd get married. It was right after we wished him back. It was his welcome home present from me.But that was the only time we did it.
But get this- when Vegeta and I conceived Trunks- well actually I don't know which time that happened- but anyway! The first time we had sex.it was Vegeta's first time." Videl's eyes popped out of her head. The other two women's mouths fell open.
"No way." 18 stated.
"That just seems," Videl shook her head, "so un-Vegeta-ish." Bulma smirked.
"I was just as surprised as you guys when he told me." Chi Chi shook her head slowly.
"I'm never going to look at him the same way again."
6 hours, lots of snacks, laughs, secrets, and questions later.
"Mom? Are you up here?" Vide's head shot up at the sound of her fiancé's voice. She unwillingly blushed, remembering certain conversations that had taken place earlier that day.
As soon as she shoved the book into her bag, Goten and Trunks came bounding into the room. Bulma frowned.
"TRUNKS!" Both boys froze in midair at hearing her use that tone of voice. "What have I told you about doors when they're closed?"
Trunks' face lost some of its color, but a small twinge of pink appeared on his cheeks.
"Don't come in until you knock. Sorry, Mom." He mumbled.
"Good. Now, go get the rest of the boys and Marron and tell them we're going out to eat, okay?" At the mention of food, both Saiyans perked up and ran out the door again. Chi Chi rolled her eyes.
"What was that about closed doors?" 18 asked curiously. Bulma laughed, embarrassed.
"Well, once Trunks almost walked in on me and Vegeta."
"Ouch." Videl winced.
"Tell me about it." Bulma agreed.
Seconds later, the doorway was filled with two full blooded Saiyans, three half Saiyans, and two humans: Vegeta, Goku, Gohan, Trunks, Goten, Krillin, and Marron.
Videl looked at Gohan and smiled, despite the urge she had to never meet his eyes again. Gohan smiled back and walked towards her, carefully avoiding Goten and Trunks, who were doing ridiculous versions of the fusion dance.
When Gohan reached her, he put his arms around her and pulled her into a hug. She hugged him back. He gently pulled back to look into her eyes. She looked.nervous. And she wouldn't look him straight in the eye.
He took her chin in his hand and raised it towards his face. She reluctantly met his eyes, and the moment she did, all her anxiety disappeared. His eyes were so kind and loving. Now that she was with him, Videl almost thought she could make it through their honeymoon. She smiled.
Look out, Gohan. I love you, and I'm going to make sure to prove it.In more ways than one.
"Videl, are you okay?" He asked. She nodded.
"I'm great." She spontaneously stood up to give him a quick peck. He blushed.
I don't know if I'll ever get used to this.
"Hey, lovebirds!" Both teens blushed at Krillin's nickname for them.
"Krillin!" yelled 18, thwapping him on the head.
"Ow! Gohan, Videl.ya'll ready to eat?" Gohan's eyes brightened as he ran out the door.
"Come on, guys! Let's go!" Videl met Chi Chi's gaze, and they both rolled their eyes.
What do you think??? Personally, I think it's somewhat amusing.I hope you agree! ^_^ PLEASE review. You don't know how happy I am to get reviews!!! It makes me so happy!!! And the happier I am, the more I write!!!!
If you liked this story, u might want to read the rest of mine.
The Hope, The Prince, and The Future complete
Teenage Saiyans and Superheroes
The Journal of Trunks Briefs
Forgetting and Remembering
The New Beginning
Until next time, May the Force be with you! (I'm a big Star Wars fan)
Saiyan Lover ((Vegeta, Goku, Trunks, Gohan, and Goten included)