Son Gohan
Sunlight filtered through the window of the window. Son Chi-Chi threw off the covers and sat up in her king-sized marital bed. It was time to begin another day. Mount Paozu's quiet atmosphere put Chi-Chi at ease even though she was still trying to adjust to the isolation. It wasn't like she didn't go out; she spent most days in the city studying for her Bachelor in Business. Compared to her childhood with only her Father for company, Chi-Chi spent a lot of time being social. Still, it was difficult balancing studying with married life and even more so once she'd fallen pregnant. Chi-Chi sighed as she rolled out of bed. Goku's side was already cold; he probably left at dawn to finish his chores so he could train after breakfast. Goku's obsession with training was a bit much even for a martial artist like Chi-Chi. It wasn't like ploughing fields didn't count as training and they'd both done the task under Master Roshi, but Goku claimed it just wasn't doing enough for him anymore. Chi-Chi supposed he only continued because she promised the food would end up on their table, but she was already drawing up plans to make a business out of it. Goku could live off tournament money and bounties he'd been rewarded over the years, but what kind of example would that set for their son-to-be? Chi-Chi ran a hand over her baby bump as she made her way into the kitchen. Having a useless father wouldn't set a good example for the next heir to Ox Kingdom! Chi-Chi was doing her part already, having looked up supplements and home remedies that would guarantee their child was born a boy, so Goku needed to be a male role model! Chi-Chi went through the motions of making breakfast, glad she'd taken lessons from Panchy as a girl. Feeding herself and Goku was hard enough, she couldn't imagine adding another mouth if she had less experience cooking. Goku ambled into the house as Chi-Chi placed the last plate on the table and flopped into his seat. "Alright breakfast! There's nothing like a big meal for a day of training!" Goku said. Chi-Chi didn't bother to complain when Goku dug into breakfast before she could wash her hands and sit down. She simple hurried through the motions and snatched a few pieces off each plate for herself. "Goku, you forgot we're heading to Ox Kingdom today." Chi-Chi said. Goku blinked, noodles hanging from his mouth as he made a muffled noise. "We're going to stay at Father's place since my due date is near remember? I could give birth at any time and Ox Kingdom will have Doctors who can make sure nothing's wrong with our son." Chi-Chi said. Goku swallowed, hand already reaching for a steamed bun. "Whatever you say Chi-Chi." Goku said. He then stuffed the bun in his mouth. Chi-Chi nodded; Goku had learnt to leave the planning to her already. If she wrote down her methods surely all women would thank her for teaching them how to train their husbands!
Once breakfast was done they went outside, Chi-Chi stepping onto Goku's Flying Nimbus behind him. He'd protested sharing, shy as he was, but Chi-Chi had talked him into it because she could go into labour at any moment. She hadn't meant it, having only wanted to cuddle, but she was glad she'd insisted when there was a wave of pain in her stomach as Father's village came into view. Chi-Chi groaned and tightened her hold on the back of Goku's Gi. "Goku – urghhh – hurry up! It's already started!" Chi-Chi said. Goku winced; Chi-Chi's fingernails were digging into his back. "Ok, Flying Nimbus hurry!" Goku said. Chi-Chi pressed her face against his back, taking deep breaths as the golden cloud zoomed down to Ox Castle. Servants approached with smiles as they landed, but Chi-Chi was in no mood for niceties and snapped at them to get the midwife. Chi-Chi strode into the Castle as they scrambled to follow her orders. Goku followed her without prompting; she'd be amused by how off-balance her husband looked if not for the tearing pain she felt. Chi-Chi kept her stride long and steady; she was not giving birth to her son in a corridor while she could still walk! She plopped herself down into the closest room in the family wing, ignoring the chaos her arrival and labour was causing. Chi-Chi lay back and focused on her breathing until the Midwife entered. The elderly woman took one look at Goku's face and shooed him out of the room. "Honestly, men are so hopeless. Only a woman can handle births." The Midwife said. Goku blinked as he was shoved out the door. "Women – I know! Bulma will fix this! She's super smart!" Goku said. Chi-Chi pinched the bridge of her nose as she sensed her husband run out of the castle and fly in the direction of West City. "At least he's trying..." Chi-Chi said. The Midwife laughed. Chi-Chi should have expected Goku would bail at this point. Father wouldn't dare show his face until he got word she was finished. She just hoped her baby boy arrived before Goku came back with Bulma.
Two hours later, Chi-Chi was sweaty and tired like never before. Her eyes drooping as the midwife bundled up the newborn child and brought them over to show Chi-Chi. "Congratulations Princess, you've given birth to a healthy son." The Midwife said. Chi-Chi held her arms out to accept her baby. "Of course I did, this much is to be expected." Chi-Chi said. She'd left no chance for her to fail to produce an heir for Father! The Midwife raised an eyebrow. "As you say Princess, the King will be overjoyed. There is but a small issue," The Midwife said. She rolled the baby in her arms towards her to show Chi-Chi his back, something fluffy and brown sticking out of the swaddle. Chi-Chi stared at the limb; she saw a tail like it every day on her husband. Her child had a tail? Chi-Chi took a deep breath, turned her head to the side and buried her face in the silk pillow to scream. The midwife dutifully didn't comment and held the baby as he sniffled. Chi-Chi didn't want to deal with a small child who would transform into a monster every full moon. The people of Ox Kingdom would think he was cursed! How Chi-Chi wished this part of Goku hadn't passed on. Once she was done screaming, Chi-Chi looked up to see the Midwife had placed her son in a cradle. The Midwife let the child play with her finger, her son gurgling as his tail wrapped around the woman's finger. "Ma'am I'm sure this is a surprise, but perhaps you should consider a name for our new prince while the servants fetch the Ox-King." The Midwife said. Chi-Chi hummed, she'd planned to name her son after a famous scholar already so no thought was required. "I have already decided on the name Einstein." Chi-Chi said. The Midwife's face contorted for a moment before she nodded and cooed at the bay. "As you wish ma'am, Einstein is a fine name. Isn't that right Einstein?" The Midwife said. The baby screamed. Both women covered their ears as the small objects in the room began to shake. "E-Einstein stop!" Chi-Chi said. The baby screamed even louder, the windows shook until they shattered. Blood was starting to seep from the midwife's ears. "P-Princess, I don't think he likes the name!" The Midwife said. The baby's screams eased, Chi-Chi could hear him sniffling again. "... How does Newton sound?" Chi-Chi said. The baby started to scream again, this time with short and piercing screams followed by more sniffles. Why was the baby being so difficult? He needed a smart name!
Chi-Chi was still racking her brain for more names when the door opened, her Father peered inside. "It sounds like the baby's here. May we come in?" Ox-King said. The Midwife bowed to Ox-King and hurried out of the room. "Please help Daddy, the baby's being difficult. He won't accept a name." Chi-Chi said. Ox-King stumbled. "So it was a boy-! I have a Grandson?" Ox-King said. He beamed and hurried over to the cradle. "How wonderful, I have a Prince!" Ox-King said. Ox-King turned to look at the door as a tiny tail rose to wrap around his finger. "Goku, you can come in. Come see your son! You as well Bulma, he's wonderful!" Ox-King said. Goku wandered in, rubbing the back of his neck when Chi-Chi shot him a baleful look. "So you didn't bail on me entirely Goku." Chi-Chi said. Bulma strode passed Goku and took a seat on the bed beside Chi-Chi. Bulma tucked her hair behind her ear revealing she had earplugs in. "It sounds like your spawn is healthy. There isn't anyone in the district who hasn't heard the new Prince." Bulma said. Chi-Chi spluttered; it's like Bulma had expected her son to be troublesome! "Well... It seems my ideas for names are unacceptable." Chi-Chi said. Ox-King laughed. "I know the feeling, if not for your mother I never would have found a name suitable for you. I have some suggestions if you like?" Ox-King said. Chi-Chi waved a hand; at this point she didn't care so long as the child had one. "Ox Junior?" Ox King said. The baby cried and screamed; Father took a step back covering his ears. "No? Oxford?" Ox-King said. The baby screamed again. "No again, Ox-Boy?" Ox-King said. The baby's scream reached ear-bursting levels again. Chi-Chi sighed. "That's the same reaction I got." Chi-Chi said. She made note that she would have to deal with her son's defiant personality as he grew up. Goku's stomach rumbled. "Well it doesn't look like we're getting anywhere so let's take a lunch break!" Goku said. Bulma face palmed. Chi-Chi grabbed a pillow and threw it into his face. Ox-King looked at Goku reproachfully. "Goku, we can't leave your son unnamed! Gohan would be-!" Ox-King said. The baby was laughing; they all turned their heads to stare at the cradle. Ox-King leaned down. "Gohan?" Ox-King said. The baby laughed again, tiny hands reaching up for his grandfather's hand, touching another person without using his tail for the first time. Bulma giggled. "It figures, your baby has a mind of his own Chi-Chi. That's a very traditional name and it even fits a naming scheme with both parents." Bulma said. Chi-Chi pouted; so they had another 'Go' for Goku, but did Bulma have to bring the meaning of Chi-Chi's name into this? She hated when people pointed out her name meant milk/breasts since it made her sound low class. Now that her son's name meant rice she'd never hear the end of it! "So it's decided then? Son Gohan it is, let's get lunch!" Goku said. Chi-Chi threw another pillow at him and reached for a lamp. "Don't decide that on your own! Can't we think of any other name?" Chi-Chi said. The other three shared a look. Bulma smirked and snapped her fingers. She leaned over and wrapped an arm around Chi-Chi's shoulder. "Tell you what Chi-Chi. Why don't you put Gohan on the certificate for now and change it when he gets old enough to understand? You can tell people Gohan is a nickname to cover the change later." Bulma said. Chi-Chi's eyes darted over to the cradle; the baby made a gurgling noise but didn't seem ready to start screaming. "Alright... We'll go with Gohan." Chi-Chi said. Thank Kami babies couldn't understand words. She could already tell her child was going to be strong-willed. It would have been fine to have a strong-willed Princess, but a stubborn Prince spelled trouble! Ox-King clapped. "Very well, I'll see about filling out the birth certificate and have lunch brought over while I'm on the way. We can have the Doctors check Gohan isn't suffering any complications due Goku not being human after we eat." Ox-King said. Chi-Chi sighed and nodded. Kami, having a child was exhausting!