Illicit Love

a/n: Okay so I lied about updating one story one week and another the next week. Because as you can see, the second chapter is here after one day XD. It's a lot shorter than the last one… Well that's because I have them set up a certain way. Anyways, I hope y'all are strapped and ready! I've responded to reviews at the end! Thanks for reading! :D

I do NOT own Dragonball/Z/GT. All rights go to Akira Toriyama.

Chapter 2: The Beginning of a Long Journey

The small breeze whisked pass him, caressing the top of his exposed scalp, which the bright sun rays were relentless in shining upon. He stroked his beard with one hand, his other hand gripping tightly onto his wooden stick. Hesitant, he continued to stand at the Ox-King's door refusing to knock just yet. How could he expect to tell someone, whose daughter was the most important thing to him, that she had been killed in battle? Sure, she died an honorable death; however, Master Roshi knew it would still be difficult for the Ox-King to accept that his young daughter had died.

But he had to tell him. It was his duty as his master. Thus, inch by inch he moved the hand that was once stroking his beard, closer to the door to knock. His heart began to thump frantically against his chest, so much that he thought he'd go into cardiac arrest.

"Excuse me?"

Master Roshi jumped up, startled by what sounded like a young man's voice. He turned around and was confronted by a pair of suspicious reddish brown eyes. His disheveled hair was a dirt brown and he stood at about 6 feet, towering over Master Roshi who was a measly 5"5'. He had an average build, more on par with that of Yamacha. Master Roshi also noted that this young man looked like he was about in his mid 20's. But who was he to know, his eyes were more suited to analyze the bodies of young women not random men who appeared out of nowhere questioning him in matters that weren't of his concern.

"I could be asking you the same thing young man. Who are you?" Master Roshi asked.

"I'm prince Haku of north city," he replied with an air of self-importance.

"What's a guy like you doing way out here?" Master Roshi questioned.

"I'm afraid I don't give information out like that to people I don't know. Especially to a decrepit looking old man," Prince Haku stated.

The door to the house suddenly opened, revealing an ever so cheerful Ox King who bellowed, "I thought I heard voices!"

He looked down, "oh Master Roshi! To what do I owe the honor?!"

"T-This is Master Roshi?!" Prince Haku stammered.

"Yes! My dear old master I've told you countless stories on!" The Ox King happily boomed.

"I'm sorry!" Prince Haku immediately said, bowing in Master Roshi's direction.

"I didn't come here to accept an apology from a self-righteous fool. Ox King I have something I need to discuss with you." Master Roshi said with a sincere voice, looking firmly up behind his shades and at the giant.

Immediately noticing the somber tone Master Roshi had taken, the Ox King ushered him inside to be seated in a more comfortable area. Prince Haku who had been embarrassed and angered by Master Roshi, quietly followed behind them. As soon as they reached the dining room area, Master Roshi blurted out with the truth, "Earlier today we had a guy from outer space pay us a visit. He was a sinister guy of enormous power as he was a part of the Saiyan race. He threatened to wipe out the entire world. And Goku, Chihiro- I mean Chichi- and surprisingly piccolo joined together to fight against this Saiyan... And..."

Master Roshi took a deep breath, hesitant to glance up at his pupil, "I'm….I'm sorry to say that..."

"No…..no, no, no! Don't say it Master Roshi. I don't want to hear it!" Ox King shouted in a trembling voice that quaked the entire building.

"But Goku and her died..." Master Roshi finished.

"No!" Ox King snapped up throwing the table. "Don't tell me my baby girl has died! She was supposed to come visit me today! I don't believe it! I won't believe it... Not my Chichi." Tears began to swell within his eyes. His body trembling with each word.

Master Roshi bowed his head. Ox King looked, blinded by his tears, at his master. In a rage, he threw the table out the house, causing it to rip a massive hole in the wall. He grabbed each nearby chair frantically throwing them one by one through the open space. Then the Ox King collapsed to his knees. His body shaking all over, as he allowed the sadness to consume him. "She was my only family...my dear baby girl! So don't." he stammered, "D-Don't..T-Tell me…" he broke down now, "-she's gone!"

The grief swallowed Ox King whole, prompting him to let out disheartening cries that echoed throughout the village.

Prince Haku had tears wanting to spill over but he was too mad at himself for allowing her to continue her journey. If he had just said no, she would've been alive right now. All this sounded like rubbish he didn't want to believe but seeing the way Ox King, the notoriously strong man, fell to his knees, he knew it had to be true. His fiancé of 3 years had died.

"You need not to worry. We're gathering the dragonballs now. She will be wished back with Goku in no time." Master Roshi assured.

The Ox King glanceed up, a little hope returning to his expression. But sadness still devoured his very heart. And he could only clear his throat before hoarsely saying, "me and Haku will help."

Her eyebrows knitted together on her forehead, not that anyone could see since she refused to discard her mask just yet. She would swear that Kami was trying to play a horrible trick on her. Oh, Why?! Why was the car so small? And why was Goku so big? They had to squeeze in the back of the guide's car, so now she was practically squished in one corner because she didn't want any part of her to touch Goku. But that wasn't the problem. No, the problem lied in the fact that Goku was too excited, but not beyond words. How she wish he was so he wouldn't keep trying to converse with her.

"So….what's your real name?" Goku asked, taking a break from asking the guide a plethora of questions.

"Excuse me?" Chichi replied.

"Well, King Yemma said he couldn't find your name earlier."

"It's none of your business." Chichi snapped.

"Oh, hey None-of Your-business. That's a weird name. I see why you go by Chihiro. My name is Goku Son. I didn't get a chance to tell you when we were fighting Raditz," Goku said.

The side of her forehead throbbed. Her eyes narrowed at she turned her head to face the forever grinning Goku. "I swear, you're trying to provoke me. My name isn't None of Your Business! It is none of YOUR business."

"I'm confused. So it is or it isn't? I'm just going to call you Chihiro." Goku simply said.

"I swear I'm about to punch you in your face!" Chichi seethed.

"We don't have time to spar. We're in a car and should wait until we get to King Kai's place." Goku almost chuckled. To him, Chihiro's anger was hilarious. They always said 'if looks could kill', and at this moment Goku felt like that was an understatement.

He was making her blood boil. She had every impulse to knock that smirk off his face. Just calm down Chichi. Calm down. She thought.

She leaned forward, placing her hand on the back of the guide's seat. "How long until we reach snake way?" Chichi asked.

"I'd say about another 2 hours." The guide replied, almost smirking at Chichi's display of anger.

"What?!" She slammed her back against her seat, firmly crossing her arms as she turned her head away from Goku.

"So Chihiro…"

"No."

"I didn't even ask a question."

"Doesn't matter, I said no." Chichi snapped.

"You're no fun. All I was going to ask is are you a boy or girl?"

"I swear to Kami Goku, if you don't leave me alone!"

"I wouldn't have to ask if you didn't have that mask on. I can almost tell from your eyes and voice but I'm still unsure," Goku replied. However, this time Chichi remained silent. She even had her eyes closed, as she was set on ignoring him. And Goku knew this. Now, Goku also knew what he was about to do next. He had learned as a child that this type of behavior was unacceptable. The bullets to his head from Bulma and the push off Nimbus from his dear childhood friend had given him that lesson. Speaking of which, he wondered what ever happened to her at that moment. He quickly pushed it into the back of his mind, as he began to inch his hand towards that certain place. Just one little pat and he would have his question answered. The anticipation and rising adrenaline coursed through his veins as his hand was closing the distance….which was weird. Goku didn't think he ever experienced such with anyone unless he was about to fight. Well, he was probably going to have to fight after doing this whether he liked it or not. That had to explain his current feelings.

Just one more centimeter and….

"Goku." Her voice was trembling with anger. Goku's heart dropped. And for the first time in his life, he felt fear.

Hell, he mine as well do it now before it was way too late. Goku moved his hand in one swift motion to pat but his hand was caught by Chichi's. And he could feel it, the piercing glare into the top of his head. He could swear it was burning. With his sheepish smile in place, he hesitantly looked up from her private place to meet her scorching glare.

"Yes Chihiro?" Goku asked.

"What do you think…" Chihiro's grip tightened on his hand, attempting to crack his fingers. "You're doing?"

"OW! Chichiro!" Goku snatched his hand away, much to her surprise, before it had completely broken.

"You can't just touch a L-." Chichi stopped herself in her screeching. Goku ears looked like as if it had perked up, at the start of her word. She almost gave herself away.

"A what?" Goku asked. "Come on Chihiro. Tell me, tell me, tell me."

Chichi frustrated beyond belief now, began to turn a deep red with her ki flaring. "Goku, that is it!" she screamed. Suddenly, she positioned her knees in the backseat to quickly use both her hands to push his head to the right. She was focusing all her ki in her arms to mush his head against the side of the car door, leaving an imprint.

"Now say sorry!" Chichi yelled.

"Stop it! That hurts! What are you doing?" Goku moved his hands to grab her wrists and push her back into her corner in one swift motion.

Chichi looked down to see that she had a chance to take a cheap shot and instantly went to kick at his private area.

"No you don't!" Goku said, using his knee to block her attack, but instead she was able to kick him in the stomach. Goku clenched his stomach and reeled over in the backseat.

"Ha ha, take that!" Chichi said with an exasperated voice, laughing. Since she was leaving herself open now, Goku saw that as the perfect opportunity to grab Chichi and put her in a headlock. He then proceeded to give her a noogie by twisting his free fist into the top of her head. Goku laughed crazily, "Ha, ha ha!"

"You brute!" Chichi screamed as she struggled to pull his arm back. When she finally moved it just a centimeter, she reeled her lips back to bite into Goku's arms. He immediately released her, more so out of shock than pain.

"You bit me!" Goku exclaimed, his eyes wide. Chichi couldn't help but to bust out laughing from his childlike expression.

"It's not funny!" Goku pouted, getting a little bit angry himself. This just caused Chichi to go into an even greater fit of laughter. Goku was trying his best to maintain his pout and anger, but the delight in her laughter made it impossible. Instead he smirked, ready to attack her again.

Sweat dropped from the forehead of the guide. What had he signed up for? One minute these two were arguing and fighting, causing the car to sway back and forth. They almost had fallen off of the road before they could even reach Snake way. Then he would have to spend intercity in hell with these two. He had shouted for them to calm down but they ignored him, seeming to be in their own little world.

And now for the last hour, they had been sleep; with the spiky haired guy laying his head in the lap of the gentlemen who had the voice of a girl. These humans were weird, alright.

"Well this is it, we're here," The guide said, ecstatic to finally reach their destination. He lifted the top of the car up and proceeded to exit the vehicle.

Upon hearing the guide's voice, Chichi woke up but didn't want to open her eyes yet. However, she had no choice as she felt this weird pressure on her lap. She opened it and was confronted by Goku who was still deep in slumber. Just what did he think he was doing?!

Immediately, her face began to burn. "G-Goku!" she stammered.

"Hmm?" He turned his head towards her torso, automatically snuggling up to it as if it was a pillow.

BA-DUMP. BA-DUMP. She could feel her heart throb in her ear. It was working overtime, forcing the blood to race to her head which now seemed as if it was about to explode. Earlier she hadn't mind touching him or him touching her because they were fighting. But now… This! What is this?! She didn't know how to react in this situation. Use violence? That had to be the answer. She balled up her fist, ready to pound it against his head and remove him from her lap as soon as possible.

"Excuse me. I said we're here!" the guide called a little bit louder. Goku suddenly sat up this time, stretching his arms up as if he had awaken from the best sleep in his life. He jumped out of the car like nothing had happened, prompting a bead of sweat to drop down Chichi's forehead.

'M-Maybe I'm overreacting. He probably just fell in my lap. There were a lot of hard turns on this road.' Chichi reasoned with herself before she exited the vehicle as well.

"This is snake way, the road to King Kai's place. I don't know why they put that big old snakehead there; it always gives me goosebumps," The guide introduced.

Before them, a greyish almost purple-like road extended far in the distance. With the scales sticking up on the edges, it was clear that this was Snakeway even without the guide's introduction. Excitement and anticipation danced in their wide eyes at the view before them.

"Wow it seems so long!" Chichi said in awe.

Goku went to stand on the top of the head, placing his hands over the top of his eyes to scope beyond Snake way. "How long is it?" he asked.

"Well they say it's about 621,000 miles or 1 million kilometers." The guide answered.

"What!" Chichi gasped.

"621,000 miles?! Has anyone every made it to the end?!" Goku exclaimed.

"Only King Yemma and that was many centuries ago. It's a long journey. Just make sure you two don't fall off snake way, like you almost had us fall off earlier. There's no coming back from there." The guide warned.

Goku nodded his head whereas Chichi bowed, slightly apologetic for the fuss created earlier.

"Well, if you'll excuse me I better get back to the check-in station. I'm sure yall do fine," the guide replied before he turned to head back to his car.

"Oh wait, there's something else I'd like to ask you," Goku called.

"Yes?" the guide asked, turning only his head back around.

"Do you know anyone named Baba?" Goku asked.

"the fortune teller, yes of course," The guide replied.

"Oh, can you give her a message for me. Tell her I need her to let Master Roshi and the others know not to wish us back with the dragonballs for one year. Tell her I'll owe her one." Goku said.

"Sure," the guide replied. He then departed, leaving the two alone. Silence seeped in between the two before Goku decided to speak.

"So…" Goku turned to look at her. "You're gonna tell me your name?"

"I'm not gonna do this with you Goku." Chichi said, she squatted down on one leg with the other positioned out to stretch. She then moved to the other leg to do the same thing.

"You know my real name. It's not fair."

"Life's not fair." Chichi stood up, and jumped to land right next to Goku who was standing on the snake head. "Alright. Let's make a deal. If you make it to 100,000 miles before me then I'll tell you."

"That's it?" Goku asked.

"Yes that's it." Chichi stated.

"Well let's get started then."

"Oh my! Wait what's that?!" Chichi yelled.

"What's what?" Goku asked, twisting his head in the direction Chichi had pointed in. He squinted his eyes, moving his head to the left and the right. Goku scratched the back of his head, confused. Turning back around he was ready to ask, "Hey, I don't see what-"

He could see a tiny figure already in the distance. "Hey that's not fair!" With that Goku chased after Chichi, unknowing to him.

And this is where the real journey began.

To Be Continued…

a/n: You know I couldn't help but to gush at Goku and Chichi play fighting. :D It was so cute to me. Thanks for reading! Don't forget to review. When I read these reviews, they help me to pump out chapters faster XD I kid, I to respond to reviewers.

chocobunny98: I'm glad you like it! Thank you so much for your kind review! I'll try to be frequent with my updates.

busi_sibeko1: I'm very happy you decided to give my story a chance. I've been worried for that same reason that it didn't appeal to you at first. I had a few of my fellow writers say they wouldn't dare read it when I pitched the idea to them. It's fine though! So really, thank you!

Kiara: Awww, thanks! And hey, I hate it too but Chichi was so stubborn. She has her reasons. It'll be revealed as the story progresses. Plus, that creates tension between the two for a while. And for your hopes that you've expressed, I can't respond to that just yet. XD I can't give too much away. And yeah…. Goku didn't like the name but Suno insisted since Yuki was born in that Snowy village. And Yuki means snow.

Renjihime143: You're welcome! Thank you even more for reviewing! Honestly, you almost made me tear up with the praise that you were giving me. I appreciate it with all my heart. I'm so happy beyond words that you're able to connect with the characters to that extent. And…It's GokuXChichi. That's all I say for now XD I can't give away too much. Also, because you were very specific in your reviews, you have actually motivated me to revisit those stories. Something may be in store soon. :D