Through My Eyes
A story that takes place shortly after the Cell Saga. With Goku dead, the Son Family has mixed feelings and thoughts. The accounts of the letters written from Goku to the rest of his family...

Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or any of it's characters. If I did, I surely wouldn't be writing about them here!

Chapter 1

Dear Chi-Chi,

Hey, Chi, I'm not that good at writing letters, but I'm going to try for you. There's so much I want to say in so little time. Like how much I love you, and how much I miss you. Words can't even come close to describing how I love you and think about you everyday Chi. You're truly my angel, and I am grateful that you are mine.
You've been such a great wife Chi; tell me who else but you can stand to put up with me everyday?! HaHa, I can't think of a soul. You've always been there when I needed you most and I'm sorry I can't be there when you need me. If I could, I would come back alive so I could see your face, your lovely smile.
I miss you so much Chi, no matter if I don't say it directly to you, I hope you know that I do.
I want to apologize for everything I've done in the past. I understand now that Gohan does infact need to study, but I also hope you understand training is important too. I just hope he becomes the young scholar you want him to become when he gets older. I just want you and Gohan to be happy. I know it's hard, when I'm not there, but you've got to stay strong. Both of you.
Well, I don't have much time left to write this letter so I guess I'm gonna have to wrap it up. Just remember one thing though Chi, I love you.
Love Always,
-Goku

"Hey King Ki," Goku called as he placed the letter into an envelope.

King Ki came emerging out of nowhere and stepped in front of Goku, "Yes Goku?"

Goku jumped back in surprise, "Whoa! You scared me!" He laughed, "Actually, I was wondering if you could get this letter delivered down to earth." He handed the envelope to King Ki.

King Ki took it curiously, "Oooh, a letter eh? Well, I suppose maybe King Yemma could get it delivered."

Goku nodded and placed a hand on the letter, "Just make sure it gets to earth please. It's very important."

King Ki stared into Goku's solemn eyes. It wasn't often that you seen Goku with a look of seriousness on his face unless it was for battle. The letter must really have been important. "I'll send someone down as soon as possible."

"Thank you," Goku replied.

Chi-Chi looked out the window where the blue sky and bright sun shone brightly over the Son Household. It was quite beautiful; she only wished she had someone to share it with...

She looked down below her where her stomach stuck out like a balloon. She smiled softly and held her stomach where she could hear the baby's heartbeat. The baby moved around a bit and Chi-Chi let out a groan. Yes sir, this baby was definitely a saiyan, no question about it.

Just then, Gohan poked his head into the room, "Mom, I'm going into the forest..." He trailed off as he noticed Chi-Chi sitting on the bed looking down. "You okay?"

Chi-Chi looked up and gave a fake smile. "Of course dear, go ahead into the forest."

Gohan nodded unsurely and slowly left the room, closing the door behind him.

Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew through the window and Chi-Chi turned her attention to it. The window opened and there appeared Baba. She was floating on her cloud, her witch hat standing straight on her head. She hovered near Chi-Chi with an envelope in hand, "Chi-Chi Son?"

Chi-Chi nodded somewhat confused. What was going on and why had the old witch come to her house? Was something wrong? "What's going on?"

"Nothing," Baba replied, "But I do have a letter here for you." She handed the envelope to Chi-Chi.

She took it and held it in her hand. The envelope read, 'Chi-Chi' and that was all. She stared back at Baba. "Who's it from, and why are you delivering it? I'm not sure I understand..."

"Just read it and you'll understand," Baba simply replied, she flew over to the opening of the window. "When you're ready to write back, I'll come back to deliver your letter." With those short words, she took off for the sky again and the window closed behind her.

Chi-Chi stared at the letter in hand for sometime before finally deciding to open it. A white folded piece of paper lay inside. She took it out carefully and opened it to begin reading it.

Moments later she finished and put the letter down slowly, tears in her eyes. The letter had been from Goku. Wiping her eyes a bit, she picked up a pen and a piece of paper and began writing him back...

Dear Goku,
I don't know what to say. I wasn't expecting to hear from you, it both surprised and shocked me. But I'm glad you decided to write. I don't know how you managed to write to me from the After Life but I'm glad you did.
I know it's hard for you to write and put your feelings into words, but I think you did it perfectly just now. I don't know what else to say but I love you Goku. I guess your letter has left me speechless I suppose, now it's me who's struggling to say what I want to say. I guess I just want to let you know that I'm sorry for all the trouble that I've caused. I've always wanted Gohan to be a harbored child; and to live the most normal life as possible. I made him study, and forced it on to him to get good grades and to forget about training when in reality, it was his training that saved all of us.
It hits me and dawns on me everyday Goku, how it could have happened different. And when I think about it, it makes me guilty. I know you saiyans have the natural ability to sense Ki, but in a sense, I can tell the power Gohan has built up inside of him. I know that he truly does have the potential to become a great warrior, but I guess, I just don't want to see it that way.
I just want to say that I'm sorry Goku, for being so stubborn, for putting you through so much. I guess it's just my nature, I can't control it. I just hope you and Gohan can see that and forgive me.
Well, I guess I should stop feeling sorry for myself now and try to look on the bright side of things. I have news for you Goku, I'm pregnant. Yes, pregnant, in meaning that soon, you're going to be a father all over again. He's going to be strong Goku, I can tell, I can feel it every time he gives a kick in my stomach. I only wish you could be here to share the joy with me, but I know that's not possible, which is why I've decided to do the next best thing. I'm going to train him Goku, I'm going to train him to be a great warrior, just like you.
This about ends my letter, I want to say so much more but I'm running out of room and paper. But if I had to sum this letter up into just three words, they'd be: I love you.
Love always,
Chi-Chi

PS- To answer your question Goku, no one would put up with you. No you but me, and you better believe it! ;)

Chi-Chi folded the letter carefully; all the same time giving a smile. Goku had written to her from heaven. It was romantic in a way, but she only wished he could have been there instead. There with her.

She looked down at her stomach once more and rubbed it slowly. The baby inside seemed to stir then slowly rested down again and remained unmoving. She could feel the strong heartbeat of the baby.

She sighed peacefully and placed the letter into a pink envelope and sealed it shut tight. Baba said she would return when she was finished with her letter, but she still had one more thing to do.

She walked toward the back door and opened it, letting the strong autumn wind blow through into the house. She tightened the grip on her jacket and called out, "Gohan!"

In a flash, the young demi-saiyan came running. He stopped as he neared Chi-Chi. "Yes mom?"

Chi-Chi couldn't help but smile at her oldest son. He was quick, that was for sure. She guessed all those years of her frying pan power had finally paid off. She reached into her pocket and pulled out the letter from Goku and showed it to Gohan. Gohan took it curiously and read the wording on the envelope.

Chi-Chi.

He looked back up at his mother with a strange look planted across his face. "I don't get it..."

"It's from Goku," Chi-Chi spoke softly.

Gohan's eyes went wide and he peered back down at the letter then back at Chi-Chi. "He wrote you?"

Chi-Chi nodded and reached back out for the letter. Gohan handed it back to her. "I was thinking you might want to write back too. Baba should be back soon to deliver the letters back to the Other World."

Gohan nodded and quickly took off inside. The door to his room closed behind him and he took a seat at his desk to begin writing. He reached over to pick up a pencil and a piece of paper. He looked around the room before beginning his letter, wondering what to say. It hadn't been too long ago since Goku had died, only a meager few months. But still, he couldn't think of what to say. All he could think of was how much he missed him, and at the same time, let him down.

He closed his eyes then looked back at the blank paper which lay before him. Without another thought, he picked up his pencil and began to write...

Author Notes:

Okay, so what do you think? I've never written a story like this one before, so it's different for me. Anyhoo, review and tell me what you think! Thanks!