To answer the question asked: I'm not sure yet, I'll have to decide what to do with Yamcha :D


Was that him? Was that!? Could it be!? Chi-Chi could feel the heat rising in her chest, it was so strong it could choke her. She was shaky, happy, nervous and feeling impatient as she danced through a crowd of people in pursuit. The Metal Charm bounced on her chest as she ran. But if only these people could move out of her way!

Chi-Chi's head began to swim. How would she approach him? What would she say? Oh...what if his Metal Charm had already located his soul mate? What if it wasn't Chi-Chi? Spurred on by the negative thoughts, Chi-Chi finally broke into a full charge after the man she saw. That messy black hair that went in strange directions, it could only be...!

"What the hell!" Chi-Chi growled.

Startled, the man she'd been chasing wasn't Goku. It was a man carrying mops in a basket on his back. He was actually an old man, tall but had a face that age was not kind to. The mops were sticking out in odd directions, that's what had confused poor Chi-Chi. She slumped to the ground. How stupid could she be? She clutched at her Metal Charm. All these hopes, all this worry, all this and for what? This little device here was supposed to be doing all the work, wasn't it!?

"Are you ok miss?" The mop man asked gently, extending his hand.

Chi-Chi smiled in embarrassment and accepted his offer, returning to her feet. She nodded her head towards him, apologizing for what she'd done. She was also apologizing to herself for a moment. The old man chuckled and pointed at her.

"I see you've got one of those Charm things there young lady. You'd be wise to toss it away now."

"Oh yes I do but wait...you mean you don't have one of these?"

"No, ohoho no. No not this old man."

He proudly thumped his chest, but wheezed a bit from the force. Chi-Chi became a bit concerned both for him and herself.

"Wait...these have been around long enough for you to have had one. May I ask why you don't? You seriously threw it away?"

"Well yes, I chucked mine into the ocean. I was 13 years old, and I'd fallen in love. But, the Charms didn't sync. They remained cold. All I ever wanted was for the charm to grow hot, to let me know that the one I was pining for truly was my soul-mate." He looked longingly to the sky.

"But...how could you have loved her when she wasn't the one?" Chi-Chi asked very confused.

"What does alien technology know about a human emotion even we can't fully grasp?" He responded, raising his fuzzy white eyebrows at her.

"Well apparently it knows more than we do." Chi-Chi stood, stubborn, "I know that this charm's matched perfectly to myself. It's basically me in this metal here. And out there is the perfect match. If I didn't have this, I'd never know. It'd be wasted time filled with heart aches and heart breaks."

Chi-Chi smiled fiendishly at the man as she gripped onto her precious Metal Charm. The old man sighed and shook his head for awhile.

"Didn't you ever wonder why we here on planet Earth, were never graced with this knowledge? Wouldn't it make more sense that in order for us Earthlings to survive, we'd know our perfect person right away? There's a reason we don't and have to go through person after person in search of our loved one. Sometimes some of us are lucky to find them right away, but I think the idea of it in a general perspective is the journey."

"The journey?" Chi-Chi questioned.

"Yes, by all of that we discover who we are. We learn about ourselves. These Metal Charms, they've taken that from us. They've made us strangers to ourselves." He smiled grimly at the dirt they stood on.

"I don't know what's making you say that. I know myself very well thank you very much. I am Chi-Chi, daughter of the Ox-King and very well trained in martial arts. That alone makes you know so much about yourself." She crossed her arms.

"Oh a fighter? Then I take it you're traveling to the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament? Either to compete or find your soul-mate?"

Chi-Chi perked up at the words fighter. She never considered herself as one but it did make sense to consider it a title in some way. A fighter made her think of someone that loved fighting. She didn't love it or live it like others did but she didn't hate it either. Truth be told, aside from the greedy people coming for prize money, the Tournament was like a calling for many fighters. Chi-Chi could name one person right away who got an enormous amount of joy from fights. She shook her head but the desire was already there. Goku liked fighting, no, he loved it! He'd be there for sure...that is...if he was able to go. What if he died? What if he was already married? Chi-Chi's face burned with her thoughts.

"Yes, actually I'm on my way there right now." Chi-Chi responded slowly, still thinking.

"Well then I hope you find what you're looking for, or rather I hope you find what it is you need dear."

The man nodded and that was all she needed. She thanked him and bid good-bye as she hurried off. This was a big deal, all the best fighters would be there. That's partially why Chi-Chi was going. She wanted to test her skills but maybe somewhere in the back of her mind, she was thinking about Goku! Chi-Chi walked, ran and rode her way to the Martial Arts Temple. Some people laughed at her, some people made sleazy propositions, and some people may have somehow become injured but Chi-Chi wouldn't say who attacked them. She frowned in anger as she rubbed her left knuckle. That man that was being a pervert had been big, she actually hurt her hand a bit there. She practically glowed as she stood in front of the building though and all pain was forgotten. She grasped her Metal Charm, there were many people here and she didn't want to miss it growing hot. Maybe Goku...


Chi-Chi sighed as she sat down against the wall. So far her Metal Charm was still cold but the old man's words were in her head. She had signed up, she'd wandered around for a bit but now here she was. Here she was indeed. She knew what she wanted, why she had come here. Chi-Chi knew about herself, how could the Metal Charm take that from her? She growled a bit as an idea came into her head.

"Metal Charms are like cars! Cars get us to the places that are further away and they get us their quickly. Sure we could walk, oh that'd be a nice journey. But we'd get tired or give up. Car's are convenient and wonderful. This is no different!"

She brought her knees to her chest so she could rest her head on them. She wrapped her arms around her legs. She looked around the room as she sat and noticed how everyone was dressed to fight. She had on her favorite blue dress with red pants underneath that matched her wristbands. She smiled as other women passed by. She wasn't one to feel insecure but she didn't feel all that properly dressed anymore. Chi-Chi suddenly heard a laugh that made her heart flop. Hesitantly, she peeked her head over her legs. Her smile could have split her face. There he was, that was surely him! The orange suit and spiky black hair without a mop in sight. Goku!

Having leaned her lesson, she calmly walked towards him. He was conversing with some people as she reached to pat him in the shoulder. When he turned to face her, her heart fluttered about. He still had the same eyes. Oh, but his tail was missing? Chi-Chi hummed to herself, here she was and finally here he was.

"Hi Goku." She said very sweetly.

She loved those eyes the most. They were fun, they were full of life but most of all they were very sweet. Chi-Chi giggled and hummed to herself again as Goku looked her over. She wondered if anyone else could hear the way her heart was drumming against her chest. She slowly began to reach for her Metal Charm, this would be the deciding moment. Right here and right now she would see once and for all if this strange longing she had for this man would be saved by her Metal Charm! But she dropped her hand quickly when she noticed his blank stare, and suddenly she felt very hurt.

"Uhm, do I know you?" He said with a very blank face.

She reeled back in shock and pain. So he had forgotten her!? Come to think of it, she'd asked if he'd come and visit with her again, and he never did! Here she was thinking about him all the time. She spent her free time staring at the sky for a golden cloud! She realized that she'd come here to find him and finally accepted it as the whole reason, and this idiot didn't even remember her! Rage quickly spread throughout Chi-Chi. How dare he! How dare he forget her when she couldn't forget him! Chi-Chi was relying on this moment! To figure out her feelings, to let her Metal Charm tell her the truth! Why!?

"You fool!" She screeched, absolutely seething.

"Are you ok? Did I say something wrong?" He asked her calmly, arm raised in defense.

Chi-Chi merely growled at him before she turned and left.


"I swear I've never seen her before in my life." Goku said.

Yamcha, Krillin and Tein had been asking him who that woman was and what he'd done to make her so angry.

"She's so beautiful! You don't forget a face like that Goku. Come on, you've got to know who she is!" Krillin demanded, grabbing his friend's shirt.

Yamcha and Krillin were smitten by her, but Goku was just confused. He really didn't know who she was or what she had yelled at him for but he did hope she was alright. She was a strange girl.

"You expect me to believe that she yelled at you for no reason at all!?" Krillin whined.

Goku shrugged. They all agreed that she definitely knew him from somewhere, but Goku hadn't the slightest clue.

"She definitely remembers you from somewhere, right Tein?" Yamcha stated, looking to Tein for support.

The tri-clops nodded but also shrugged. He didn't know much of whatever happened in the past, but he definitely could tell she was a piece of it.

"Honest guys! I think I'd remember someone who got that angry over things." Goku pleaded.

"Well since she was here, that means she's participating. Hope you don't get matched with her Goku." Yamcha mused.


Chi-Chi's seething anger and rage propelled her through the tournament. She'd gone back to the registration area and demanded that they change her name to Anonymous. They had refused to allow a name change at first, but Chi-Chi broke the table to persuade them. She'd have plenty of time to feel bad about that later, right now she was focused on one thing and one thing only. She beat down each and every one of her opponents without mercy. Just as she planned, she was matched against Goku in the semi-finals. Seeing his blank face again just rekindled all of her fury towards him.

"I'm really sorry but I think you've got me confused for someone else. We've never met before." Goku attempted to calm her down.

Chi-Chi growled again, "Goku you're an idiot! You're Goku, I know you! Clearly I remember you! And as long as I live, I won't ever forgive you for this, you idiot!"

She only grew more annoyed as he continued to star at her blankly. She was angry enough she barely knew what she was screaming, hopefully words that would make him feel bad. She couldn't wait to begin. She just really wanted to hit him, to smack him enough so he'd never forget who she was again! When the announcer stated they could begin their fight, Chi-Chi took off like a rocket. She charged at him with a battle cry, jabbing at him. Maybe she could stab him with her nails, jab his eye, slap him, punch him, she chased him as he continued to dodge her attacks. She yelled with annoyance that he kept dodging and blocking and he still didn't remember her! She was focused on every move he was making, in case he would counter attack. She growled when he jumped further away from her.

"I mean it! I really don't think we've met!" He called to her.

"You're just a charming dimwitted oaf aren't you!? Of course we've met before! I clearly know who you are, but are you really that dense Goku!" She screamed as she charged at him again.

Goku ran again, with Chi-Chi matching his speed as she ran across from him.

"I can't believe it! I really meant so little to you then you idiot!?"

"Would you mind telling me who you are then? If I forgot, I'd be much happier to remember!" He said meekly.

It was incredible. It was as if every word he said just made her even more angry! She screeched again and went for a full on attack once more. When he launched himself into the air, Chi-Chi followed and launched herself slightly higher. She kept her eyes on him as she fell towards him, and then began spinning forward to gain momentum.

"Who are you then?" Goku asked/

"I'm the girl that's been wondering about you everyday since you left, and now I'm wondering what the hell I ever did that for! Here, let me help you remember!" She declared as she brought her heel to his head at full force.

He grabbed her leg before contact and pushed her away from himself, but Chi-Chi quickly rebounded and came flying straight at him. Everyone watched in awe as the two sailed through the air. Chi-Chi was attacking with all of her might while Goku moved swiftly away from her attacks. It seemed so surreal, it was graceful yet the tension was clearly there.

"You know...those techniques resemble the techniques from the Turtle School." Master Roshi mused, watching from below.

"What? But how?" Bulma asked him.

She was standing with the old man, Oolong and Puar as they watched the fight. While she wanted to root for Goku, she was too confused by this whole fight to figure out what to do. Though she was able to decide that Chi-Chi had a bad attitude and a sharp tongue.

Chi-Chi grunted with each attack as the two of them fell back to the ground. Goku quickly jumped away from her again once he landed.

"I know you're angry, but please could you just answer me?" He asked again.

Chi-Chi tried not to show she was panting. She was beginning to tire, she was using too much energy too fast. She growled again. She was getting tired of him asking. It wasn't important enough then, so why was it now!? How could she really have come all this way, done all of this and filled her head with him!? She should've just left it up to her Metal Charm. This is what these Charms help avoid old man, Chi-Chi thought, this pain and anger and the frustration. I should never have let my head get in the way. I should never have come looking for Goku.

"You're serious aren't you!?" She hissed, "you really don't remember me!? You don't remember when you touched my crotch with your foot either?"

Chi-Chi immediately regretted yelling that in front of all these people, but it only added to her anger. How could one woman be filled with so much anger? Yamcha and Krillin were hanging back by the arena watching the fight. Everyone gasped, even Goku looked a bit shocked.

"Goku!" Krillin hissed quietly to his friend, "you really did that!?"

"I don't know! I don't remember! Do you want me to say sorry? I didn't know much about girls when I was young, I didn't know what to do!" He pleaded.

"You idiot! Fine, you'll learn my name once you beat me!" She growled.

"Oh I can do that! Then I'll say sorry to you properly!" He smiled.

Chi-Chi's heart softened a little bit at that smile. So he really didn't know. He really had forgotten her. Maybe it wasn't entirely his fault. Maybe they were way too young to really think of each other that way? She calmed down a bit and took her stance.

"You won't win. I'm sure you won't. At this pace, you'll be lucky to even hit me once!" She declared.

"All right, here goes. Get ready!" He called to her.

She became a bit nervous when he took his stance. He was pretty far away form her. Either he was going to charge at her or he was going to do some jumping moves. Chi-Chi quickly begin to calculate how she'd counter all the possible moves going through her mind. She didn't expect what was coming for her though. He punched the air, and Chi-Chi could hear the wind that was heading for her. It hit her with incredible force. She was stunned as she sailed through the air. She hit the arena's wall with a loud smack, and fell to the ground trying to catch her breath while everything around her blended together and swirled everywhere.

"What happened?" She groaned.

She sat up soon after, clutching her head. The world was spinning and everything hurt. Her face was tingling, was she dying? She tried to remember what was going on but couldn't focus on it.

"Just give it a moment and you'll be just fine ok? I'm sorry I used too much force. I just wanted to push you out of the ring, not knock you out. Just relax." Goku sounded far away.

Chi-Chi glanced up at him. There were three of him swaying around, crouching as he looked at her. She blinked a few times trying to focus her vision. Well, at least he cared enough to make sure she wasn't dead. She finally regained her composure and stood up slowly, Goku stayed where he was watching her intently to make sure she was really alright.

"I have no idea what happened. I don't even believe it, but I do know that I've lost. You've gotten much stronger Goku." She said.

She smiled at him though, truly impressed by his strength. A single punch at the air and she was out! She climbed back into the ring, still smiling and all of her negative emotions were gone. There wasn't anything but pride and a slight throbbing in her head.

"Uhm thank you. Now that I've won, I get to know you're name right?" He smiled at her.

And yet again she was annoyed.

"I can't believe it but you're right. I'm the Ox-King's daughter, I'm Chi-Chi." She stated as she rubbed her head.

She nearly fell back again from his terrified reaction. He gasped loudly as he suddenly remembered little Chi-Chi from long ago. She also heard cries of shock from outside the arena. She glanced and saw that a blue haired woman was also surprised, Chi-Chi remembered her but her name slipped her mind. Chi-Chi continued to rub her head.

"No way! You can't be Chi-Chi!" He cried.

"But I am." She nodded.

Goku recalled having tapped her when they were on the nimbus to make sure she was a girl. He really didn't know much about them so he was just checking, and he also remembered when she'd asked for him to visit her again after they put the flames out. He rubbed his head and smiled sheepishly at her.

"I was wrong! We clearly do know each other!" Goku declared.

"Obviously I know and remember that." She spat.

Chi-Chi rubbed her thumb over something cold. She looked down confused. Chi-Chi found herself holding onto her Metal Charm. She quickly remembered that she was going to test if it were hot earlier but was interrupted, so she smiled at Goku and walked closer to him. Goku was startled and backed away slightly but she pursued him. Eventually he gave up and remained still, staring at her and wondering why she was acting so strange. He followed her every move as she leaned closer to him, her own ebony eyes full of hope but her face fell as she stared at his neck.

"Hey! You're not wearing a Metal Charm!" She cried almost in despair.

"A Metal Charm? You mean that thing?" He said pointing at her own.

"Yes this! You...you do know about them right Goku?"

"Of course I do." He affirmed.

"Then where is your Metal Charm?" Chi-Chi demanded.

"Hmm. Not sure. Last I saw it was in my Grandpa's house. It got in the way of training and I rather look at it than wear it since he's the one who gave it to me. I kept it next to the Dragon Ball."

Chi-Chi quickly backed away from him, she could break down and cry right there. She looked into his eyes again. Those eyes, she wanted to wake up to them. She wanted those eyes to look at her everyday. But her Metal Charm, it was as cold. If it were possible, it felt colder than ever before.

"Why? Is your's doing something? It's not...hot is it?" He asked her slowly.

Chi-Chi clutched it, trying to fight back from sobbing. She didn't want to cry, she couldn't cry! The old man's words about the journey drifted through her head once more. She looked to her feet as she felt the tears well up. She shut her eyes to hold them in. She didn't know what to do. This was Goku. This was what she'd been thinking about, and he didn't even have his Metal Charm, or rather he never wore it so it was never ingrained to know him! Just a few minutes ago she was angry enough to hurt hum, but now...now she felt a strange happiness that he was here. She wanted to find her soul-mate, so very badly. She couldn't deny it anymore. Goku was the only man she ever thought about. Yet she knew that the Metal Charm could be the only thing that would fully reveal what her best future would be. For all she knew, it wasn't even Goku. Somewhere out there was her rightful love. One day she'd feel how hot it could be, she'd know true love. She shook her head very slowly as she stood there trying not to cry.

"Chi-Chi?" Goku asked.