Gohan was by himself catching up on his college assignment. He didn't have much time since he kept worrying about his Father's condition.
Gohan received the money for looking after Trunks from Bulma a few days ago.
He's thankful for her help so that he doesn't have to look for employment to pay for his college exams but she also gave him a wonderful gift aswell as a token of her graditude.
She gave him a capsule of an luxurous 2 bedroom appartment for some peace and quiet.
Gohan thanked her with all his heart but wasn't sure he was ready to leave the house,Not because he's not ready to move out but he doesn't want to leave his Fathers side at the moment even If he'll place his appartment close to Mount Paozu.
It was already night and everything seemed peaceful in the son's residence. Gohan placed his work down and carefully moved passed the master bedroom to the guest chamber. Gohan peeked in to see if his Father is okay since he felt a brief spark of change in his Ki.
Gohan saw the sheets move as Goku enhaled and out his spikey hair poked out of the sheets cutely. His ki seems stable now and doesn't seem like his Father feels any pain.
Goku layed outcold as soon as he touched the bed when he came from kais world.
Gohan's mind was put to ease and carefully closed the door making his way to the living room and sat down with a huff.
Gohan wanted to come with his Father to the Ki analyzing Goku seems to have better results when he's accompanied with his friends during the ritual.
He'll tell his Mother that he'll continiue studying in the kais world when he's with his Father so that Chi-Chi won't nag since that's the last thing he needs.
"Dad needs to get better he just has to". Gohan thought Thinking back about that moment few days after Goku's fight with Lord Beerus. His Health was dropping rapidly and Gohan thought the worst.
Everyone helped my Father to get home, the world is safe once again and that buffoon Mr Satan took all the credit saying he defeated Beerus...as usual.
Everyone noticed that His appetite has decreased and that was already a red flag that something wasn't right.
"Father had a hard time to wake up early and sleeps in alot. But I just tried to shake it off even though my worry grew".
"I'll never forget that day his condition became visably worse".
Gohan sat with his brother on a table with lots of breakfast they started to dig in and Chi-Chi glanced at the clock feeling a tight knot in her stomach. her country bumkin of a husband would have been awake earlier than the rest of the Z squad.
Chi-chi huffed and wanted to get up and check up on Goku since it been days in a row that he sleeps this long.
Gohan already at most of his breakfast and the seat of his Father is still empty.
"Ma I'll go"Gohan said not wanting to let her pancakes getting cold since she has been in the kitchen for few hours.
And made his way up. Gohan opened the door of the bedroom peeking in.
"Dad Ma got your breakfast ready Gohans smile faded when he noticed his father didn't seem like his normal self..
"Dad are you ok"?
Goku didn't answer he laid on his side rocking back slightly back and forth on the bed
"Dad!" Gohan panicked he turned him around on his back slapping his cheek. Goku was burning up and his face was pale-ish and breathed in and out like he was in pain.
Gohan wanted to call for help but almost forgot about the senzu bean that was in one of the drawers.
Gohan's hands trembled as he undid the rope around the bag and let alot of them fall on the ground Gohan pushed one bean in his Fathers throat.
Gohan anxiously waited for a gulp as Goku chewed on the senzu bean. Goku slightly calmed down still panting slightly. he pribed his eyes open with efforts.
"Dad ..Say something" Goku heard Gohan say and the blur faded from his vision.
two Onyx eyes blinked at Gohan and he moved some of his Father's bangs away from his forehead.
it took Goku a minute to realize he's no longer having an horrible nightmare finally awake among the living.
"Hi Gohan" Goku chirped tired but still cheery.
"Hey" Gohan greeted back with a tiny smile identical to his own.
"Is everything all right now?..Are you in pain still?
"Yeah I am" Goku breathed tucking his drenched clothing To create some air. "And I'm not in pain..I just had a bad nightmare"
Gohan had a hard time believing it
"Dad you are not dying are you"? Gohan feared he might have the heart virus again.
"No,No it's not it Gohan. Im not ill. My Ki level is Changing and.."Goku stopped in mid sentence when he noticed his son's eyes starts to tear up.
"Awww Gohan". Goku placed his hands om his shoulders. I'm not going to die.
Gohan burried his face in his Fathers shirt. Goku gently placed his arm around Gohan and ruffled his spiky hair.
"Don't be sad Gohan Im ok Im not going anywhere".
"Promise?" Gohan muffed.
I promise. Goku held his chin up smiling.
Gohan had a look look into his Fathers large innocent eyes. He knew his Father is truthful.
Gohan smiled back blinking his tears away " Thanks Dad I love you".
"Love you more son". Holding Gohan again.
Gohan missed receiving hugs from his Father and didn't care what anyone thinks. He'll never grow too mature for being held by his beloved Father.
"But Dad if you are not ill then what's happening to you?"
"I don't know son. I notice some changes in my Ki." Goku said.
"It goes up drastically and then it goes back to normal Then hours later it goes sky rocking and then it goes back down Couple of times a day."
It's a uneasy painfull feeling and that's why I'm acting funny lately."
but I'll be ok Gohan. Believe me." Goku said reassuring.
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Gohan sadly looked at his pencil and picked it up trying to remain positive no matter how grim as it seems his Father will always pull everyone out of their darkest hour including himself but what If he won't this time?
"Arrg Stop it Gohan!" Gohan scolded himself in his thoughts Frustrated with himself that he can't have any of his work done.
Gohan stopped writing when he felt his Brothers Ki coming towards the living room.
"Hi Goten said happily and came to Gohans side.
"Hey Bud Gohan said and placed Goten on his knees continiuing with what he's doing.
"Sorry Bud but I have to finish this before I can play with you". Gohan said.
"Aww it's okay..I just came to see how you were doing I sensed sadnessin your Ki" Goten said looking at his brothers large orbs.
Gohan subconciously rubbed Gotens scalp pushing it to his shoulder. "I was sad a moment ago thinking back when dad started to get sick".
"He was in bed gasping for air..I was so scared. Gohan said.
Goten remained quiet for a while he also was worried that Daddy might succumb to the side effect of the God power and pass away. Because his body might be too weak to be the Gods power's vessel.
He just got to know Goku for a short while but already has grown fond of him and couldn't bare the sight of his Daddy dying.
"He'll be all right"Goten said "Daddy told us so".."He has never broken a promise and I know he won't break this one"
"So why should we give up"?
Gohan smiled slightly giving his brother a cuddle after that he craddles him close to his heart
"You are right little brother" Gohan said.
"Thanks Goten that means alot"