A/N: I will say this now. I had a dream and this is what happens in it. Hope you all enjoy. Takes place before Saiyan Saga and Raditz. Don't know much of what happens so bear with me. I just recently got back into it, but my dad doesn't like me watching it.

Thoughts

Piccolo

Children: Gohan, Flute

GokuxChi-Chi

Children: Goten, Gohan (biological)

Warnings: kissing, mentions of mating, blood, character death, Vegeta caring, fluff, and anything else I don't remember to add.

Disclaimer: I do not own Dragon Ball Z. Only FUNimation, Toei Animation, Akira Toriayama. I only own my character(s).

Chi-Chi knew she was pregnant. Even though she cannot sense ki as well as the gang, she can feel this child's ki. Even at 2 months in the womb, the child was strong. There was a prophecy that the Guardian of Earth had told her and Goku. A child will be born a hybrid and holds the key to destroying the universe once the slightest bit of evil was in him or her. Chi-Chi felt that this was the child of prophecy and knew that it would be killed the moment t was born. So the woman went to Bulma for help.

"Oh hey Chi-Chi," Bulma greeted.

"I need your help. You heard the prophecy right?" Chi-Chi asked.

"Of course. Kami told all of us to keep an eye out," said Bulma.

"Well I'm pregnant and this is the child. I know it. I don't want my baby killed. Is there a way to block or hide its ki?" Chi-Chi asked.

"Well I can whip something up. I don't like the idea of a child killed because some guy says so," said Bulma. "Stay here until tomorrow. I'll have something for you by then."

"Thank you Bulma! I owe you so much," said the fighter.

The next morning Bulma placed a charm bracelet and matching necklace on her friend. The two synced together and a shield formed around the two. Chi-Chi found that she couldn't sense the child anymore. It worked. Her baby would be safe.

~~~000

Piccolo sat meditating at a waterfall he found. He made the valley his own land. It was far away from humans and filled with calming nature. He could feel the Z fighters training or resting. One of those days, he will kill Goku and take control of the world, just like what his sire wished of him. That was his only purpose in life, the reason why he was born in the first place. But one thing did bother the demon king; Goku saving him.

"I will get you one of these days Goku. I promise," Piccolo muttered.

~~~000

Chi-Chi went home happy. She was so glad that Goku was so dense on things. When she starts to show, he would question what was going on. When Nimbus arrived at their small home, she heard Goku talking with someone inside. Walking into the house, she was surprised to see Kami sitting at the table with her husband across the table.

"The child will be here in a few months. I do not know if the child will be upon the Earth or in space, but we must prepare. We cannot allow the child to become strong and corrupt," Kami said.

"I'll search for anything I can find. I'll inform you immediately when I find even the slightest trace to this child," said Goku.

"Good. Now I must take my leave," said Kami. "Hello Chi-Chi."

The Guardian studied her hard. Chi-Chi gulped, not knowing if the Guardian knew. Kami said nothing more and just left. Goku hugged Chi-Chi from behind, kissing her cheek.

"How was your day?" Goku asked.

"Tiring but completely relaxing," Chi-Chi said. "Bulma was glad for the break. She works too hard."

"Sounds better than my day. I just went fishing and then Kami came over to discuss things. He's too worried about this whole prophecy thing. He found it in the library at the Lookout and some Kai guy told him to watch out," Goku explained.

"Hmm... hey if we were to have a kid, once everything calms down, what would you name them?" Chi-Chi asked.

"Uh... I don't know. Gohan, Goten, or Lavet," said Goku, scratching his head. "I just hope to have a kid soon. That would be great. I bet Ox King would say the same. Have someone to spoil."

~~~ 7 months later, night

Chi-Chi wrapped her little boy in the soft blanket as she walked through the woods. Her baby slept soundly. The woman found a nice place near a valley. She placed the baby in the grass and left a note explaining everything with the bundle. It pained her greatly to do this.

"Be good for your new guardian, my little Gohan," said Chi-Chi, kissing the baby before leaving.

~~~000

Piccolo ignored the low ki near his valley. It wasn't a threat and it was leaving anyway. His ears twitched when he heard soft whimpering not long after the ki left. The whimpers turned to cries and lasted for hours, until the sun came up. Annoyed with the noise, Piccolo got up, growling. He went to the source and froze. A baby was kicking around in the blanket. Walking over, he picked the kid up. The baby stopped crying and looked up at the man who had come. A big smile spread from his face up at the newcomer.

"Who would leave a newborn out here?" Piccolo asked himself. He felt something wrap around his wrist. Looking down, he was surprised by what he saw. "A tail? What kind of child are you?"

Noticing the note, the demon king picked it up.

Whoever finds my baby, please protect him. The Guardian of Earth and the planet's protectors are trying to kill him. The necklace and bracelet he wears must stay on at all times. If it comes off, then they will find his ki and kill him. He is really strong and I am certain he will become a great warrior one of these days. His name is Gohan. His father does not know of his existence, as he will kill him. I hope to meet him one of these days, when all is settled. I thank you.

Piccolo looked over the note a few times before deciding something. He would keep the child and train him. If he was powerful, then he can use him to kill Goku and take over the world. But one problem remained. He wanted to bond with the kid, but to do that, he needed to merge their kis together. That would mean taking off the metal. He would do it, but when everything is calm.

"Well Gohan, let's find you something to eat. Then I will make sure you become strong," said Piccolo, taking the child back to his cave near the waterfall.

Piccolo shot some animal and cooked it over a fire. Taking a piece of meat from the deer, he held it out towards the child. Gohan reached out and bit into the juicy meat. Piccolo could see teeth and knew that this child wasn't fully human. Something unknown grew in his chest as the child ate some more. He didn't know what it was, but he would later know it as love.

~~~ 1 year later

Gohan grew faster than Piccolo expected. Already the kid was talking and walking. Piccolo dressed the child in a replica gi and shoes. The Earth fighters seemed to cease what they were looking for. The green man decided now was the time to form the bond. It would be a while for it to form, so he had to hide to prevent anyone unwelcome into his place.

"Gohan, come here," Piccolo said.

"Da!" Gohan giggled, falling into his father's lap.

Piccolo wrapped the child in his cape and told him to really quiet. Gohan nodded and obeyed. Taking a deep breath, Piccolo took off the necklace and bracelet, starting on the bond immediately.

~~~000

"We looked everywhere Kami. There's no sign of the child," said Tien.

"Yes it seems odd. The child was born a year ago. We should be able to sense it the moment it was born," said Kami.

Every member of the gang looked around. They could sense a strong ki near Piccolo's. Well except for Bulma, Oolong, and Chi-Chi.

"I think we just found it," Yamcha said.

"Let's go," said Goku.

"I will accompany you. It is my duty as Guardian to destroy this child," said Kami.

Goku only nodded before the gang left. Master Roshi, Puar, Oolong, Bulma, Chi-Chi, Chiaotzu, and Mr. Popo stayed behind, waiting for the fighters to return.

~~~000

Piccolo cursed under his breath. He could feel the Earth fighters coming towards him. The bond wasn't even halfway done forming. He still needed more time. He knew that any evil in him was replaced by the hope and love this child had for him. Piccolo was so lost in thought he didn't notice the presence of the warriors until Gohan was snatched from under his cape.

"Piccolo? What would you want with this kid?" Goku asked, child in hand.

"Give him back now," Piccolo growled lowly, ki spiking hard. He couldn't allow them to kill the one life that did care for him.

Kami took the child and stared hard at his other half. Gohan screamed loudly and squirmed in the elder's arms, reaching for his father.

"DA!" Gohan screamed.

"Don't you dare old man. You are not killing my Gohan," Piccolo snarled. "I swear if you do, nothing will stop me from having my revenge."

"Do you realize this child is extremely dangerous to every living thing if tainted with evil?" Kami questioned. "He must be killed. It is the only way."

"Yeah, you'll just make the kid evil so that you can use him," said Yamcha. "Quickly, kill the kid."

Piccolo snarled again and lunged at Kami. He snatched back his son and rolled away from the offenders. Gohan clutched to his father's gi, hiding from the people. Piccolo looked down and hushed the child.

"You're safe now. I won't let them take you away from me," Piccolo whispered. He looked at the gang. "Stay far away from him. He has done no evil. The only thing he has done is show me what love is. Now get away from here."

"Kami, I think we should listen to him. I don't sense any evil from him," said Goku.

Kami reluctantly turned away and headed back to the Lookout. The others, except for Goku left as well.

"You take care of him Piccolo. He can help a lot of people when he's older," said Goku.

Piccolo looked up before saying softly, "Thank you."