The sun was rising as eighteen-year-old, half-saiyan Goten was watching as Uub and his brother Gohan were sparring. It seemed to be a tradition between the two until his brother dragged him along to participate or observe. Today he had opted to watch them instead of join them. It was just such a beautiful morning, and the colors the sun made in the sky took his breath away.

Suddenly he felt a presence behind him but he didn't have to turn to know it was Vegeta, the prince of all saiyans and his best friend's father. "Hey Vegeta, what brings you to our neck of the woods?" he asked still watching the sky.

"You know why I'm here brat. I don't have to tell you."

"I'm not really in the mood to spar Vegeta. Why don't you wait until Uub and Gohan are finished? I'm sure my brother would be happy to spar with you." He walked away from the prince but was stopped when he spoke.

"With these times of peace you've grown weak."

He turned to him. "The last time I checked Vegeta I'm half-human to, and you have no right to treat me like your son. It's none of your business what I do with my life."

"Kami forbid another threat should come to earth."

"Well when it does I'm sure the strong saiyans can handle it." He turned his back again as a ki ball headed his way. He dodged it and faced back to Vegeta. "What the hell are you doing Vegeta?"

"Where's your saiyan pride boy?"

"Fine Vegeta you got your wish. I'll spar with you." Goten got into a stance as Vegeta smirked at him.

By the end Goten was on the ground bleeding and aching from every muscle in his body with the prince standing over him. "Not bad brat but still not up to par."

Goten watched him walk a distance before he took off into the sky. Still lying on the lush wet, green, grass, he thought about what had just taken place between him and Vegeta. 'I wonder what's with him? Is everything ok between him and Trunks?' He sighed. 'I don't even know why I care. I haven't seen Trunks since the battle with the dragons. Although I guess I could have seen Trunks. Why haven't I?'

He made his way inside to see his mother Chichi in the kitchen making breakfast. When she turned around, she was startled by his appearance. "Goten, what happened to you?"

"Vegeta wanted to spar with me."

"And you let him?"

"I kind of had no choice. He was shooting out insults at me. It was weird." He was about to make his way upstairs to shower but stopped suddenly. "Hey mom do you and Bulma still talk?"

"Not as often as we used to why?"

"Did she ever mention Vegeta to you?"

"Well she told me him and Trunks are arguing lately. She told me her and Vegeta haven't."

"Did she tell you why?"

"No but I know you won't let this go because your best friend is involved. So shower, get dressed, eat and go over there."

"Thanks mom." He hugged her and went upstairs not before he heard his mom's yell about getting his blood on her clothes.