A/N: The journey begins here for Goku. The new start of his second chance. Will he squander it, or will he do right for the mistakes he's made. Read, Review, and Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own any part of the Dragon ball series and the rights belong to Akira Toriyama and Toei Animation.

References: "..." - Talking | Italics - Inner Monologue

Chapter 3

Gohan is Born

We are back in time to the day Gohan was born. Goku has just landed in front of the forest where his home was somewhat visible, and thankfully the time machine is hardly visible from the house.

I finally made it.

Goku jumps out of the time machine and swiftly capsulizes it before he is seen by anyone, that would be too hard to explain. He then begins to search out any ki's that remotely feels like his own, but there is only one ki similar to his, Gohan. A smile creeps onto Goku's face.

I can't believe it. I'm going to be with my family again, but wait, why can't I sense my past self here?

Goku's eyes almost bulging out of his sockets because of a faint memory of Lord Beerus many years ago…

*Flashback*

Lord Beerus just destroyed Zamasu after learning of his dark intentions of trying to kill Gowasu, the supreme kai of universe 10. The Z-Fighters are just outside of the Capsule Corp building with the time machine ready to go.

"I'm sorry Mr. God, sir, but I have to see it for myself". Future Trunks said respectfully.

"Very well then, if you cannot believe that divine intervention is more effective then you're a lost cause". Lord Beerus said bitterly.

"Wait, what are the differences? I returned to my timeline after saving Goku and warning them of the androids, but my future didn't change". Future Trunks said questionably.

"That's because you're a mortal, and deities like myself have a greater influence on all timelines when I destroy people, if I were to have destroyed those androids, they would also not exist in your future either". Lord Beerus said confidently, "And besides, it is strictly forbidden for most deities to travel through time because of the greater impact we possess".

"What are the effects of a deity traveling through time? I assume it would create a whole new timeline". Future Trunks said.

"That is one of the effects, yes, but it's more complicated than that. The great Omni King set rules of deity time travel, and there are many of them. For example, if I were to travel through time, let's say to the past, the me in the past would vanish from that timeline or else the god ki would become too unstable and could cause a multitude of problems for the universe, including its destruction, but that's only if two of the same gods are in the universe. Otherwise the past self would just disappear without universe-ending consequences, although a god can change the timeline drastically because of the god's power. Whis may only change it for 3 minutes, but that little of a jump won't create a new time ring. I'm warning you mortal, after you see that I'm correct, never come back and have a nice life". Lord Beerus said and then continues to relax after the dinner he had.

After some time, the time machine reappears.

"YOU LIARRRRR!" Bulma screams at the top of her lungs.

Lord Beerus almost chokes on his drink after being startled by the screaming mortal and looks in the direction of the noise.

*Flashback*

Yes, I remember now. Lord Beerus also forgot that Goku Black had a time ring, and it protects the wearer of any timeline changes in the past. We also didn't know he switched bodies to become me, but maybe what he said about deity time travel is correct. I mean, why would he lie, it's not like he knew i'd become a god, besides, he himself was trying to master ultra instinct. That has to be the answer because I still cannot find my past self's ki from anywhere on the planet.

Goku starts to become very nervous when he realizes that he is the only Goku in the timeline and he gets to be with his family.

I haven't been nervous in centuries, well, besides exams in college, but this feeling is different because I'm also excited and relieved that I get to be with my family.

He then begins to walk towards his home where each step his body gets heavier from the sheer anxiety that is building up. His home is in pristine condition with minimal to no signs of damage or wear on the building.

Geez, why am I so nervous, I need to calm down or else Chi-Chi will…

"GOKU! You're finally back, why did you think it was such a good idea to run off and train! I mean it's not like you have a son without a name or anything!" Chi-Chi says while scolding her husband.

"I..I.." Goku stutters. Completely speechless seeing the woman he has loved all his life and missed for over 250 years.

Wow, she is just as beautiful as I remember. It's been way too long since the last time we said goodbye. I held her hand on her deathbed while she withered away from old age. I quit training for about a decade because I was too hurt by the fact that I kept leaving her to train or fight the next threat. She deserved so much more than what I gave her. I'm here now and I can be the husband she deserves now…

"Hello? Earth to Goku". Chi-Chi says questioning his strange behavior.

Before Chi-Chi could say another word, Goku holds her tightly like it's the last time they will see each other, or in Goku's case, the first time in centuries he has seen her. Chi-Chi blushes at this sudden display of affection. Goku's not known for showing any affection towards Chi-Chi physically, well, besides the night Gohan was conceived.

"Goku, what are you doing, I mean, I love seeing you finally showing me more affection, but you seem to be acting nervous and you avoided my question". Chi-Chi says curious to her husband's sudden change of behavior.

"Ohhh.. Sorry Chi-Chi, I was just thinking of names to give our son and I believe that you deserve to be loved and cared for every day. I want to do that more." Goku says while smiling profoundly.

Chi-Chi's cheeks begin to radiate red to the unheard of words coming from Goku, but she's not complaining. She's so happy that her husband will start to do this more often and hopefully a bit more than hugging. Her blushing then fades when she finally comes back from happyland in her head because she notices the change in appearance from Goku.

"Um Goku, why is your hair a bit more spiky with a bit of silver, and your eyes are black and now they're silver. Also why aren't you wearing your traditional orange and blue. You are wearing black and white which is very strange because you don't wear anything else." Chi-Chi says with a confused look.

Stupid me. Why didn't I think of that before I left my timeline. Now I need to make something up.

"Ohh, I'm going for a new style, i've been wearing the same color scheme for a long time and I just wanted to change it up. My eyes are different because Bulma made special contacts because apparently I don't have very good vision. For my hair, Maybe I'm just aging a bit early haha". Goku says nervously hoping his wife will buy it.

"Hmm maybe we can get some hair dye to hide it. I want my husband to look young and vibrant with me. Let's go inside Goku and you can share the names you were thinking of with me and Daddy" Chi-Chi says with excitement. She is skeptical from all the change from Goku and it feels like too much change from the last time she saw him.

Goku and Chi-Chi walk into Gohan's nursery while the Ox King is waiting there.

"Hey Goku, how was your training session". Ox King said enthusiastically.

"It was pretty good, just trying to get as strong as I can". Goku says while grinning.

Man, I hate lying to my family, but it has to be done or else they might not accept me.

"Well you are the strongest in the world and if anyone's still trying to get stronger, i'd put my money on you, Goku. Anyways I heard that you might have some names for the little one. I have some new ones of my own". Ox King says confidently.

Chi-Chi rolls her eyes because she knows it will be some alteration of Ox or a royalty name.

"Well… I was thinking he could be named after my grandpa Gohan". Goku says suggestively.

Little Gohan begins to laugh and smile profoundly out of nowhere catching the attention of all three adults in the room.

"Huh, he seems to like that name", Ox King says, " Do you want to be called Gohan little guy".

Gohan begins laughing again sealing his name as Gohan.

Chi-Chi starts smiling as Goku picked up his own son and cradling him in his chest.

Goku looks at his son with a large smile, but on the inside he is upset and talking to his baby boy in his head. He may never hear me say this aloud, but I have to say this now.

Gohan, I still remember the day you died. It hit me harder than the death of Chi-Chi. I left you when you needed me. I put you in harms way because of your birthright as a saiyan warrior. I didn't come back in your teenage years when you needed a father figure. I failed you as a father even though you assured me that it was okay because the earth needed me, but I secretly didn't accept that excuse. You died of old age just like Chi-Chi. All this death makes me regret becoming stronger because I didn't want all this pain.

I will stay by your side. I will never leave you. I will never make you feel abandoned by me ever again. I will be the father that you deserve, the one that you can count on to be the savior of earth and also a reliable dad.

I will be the best father anyone could ask for

I will do right by you.

My son.

A/N: I put in a lot of thought into this chapter because it will catapult the whole story forwards. The old Goku does not exist and the new Goku will be even better due to past experiences. Goku is a changed man and he values his family even more than fighting. He is strong enough to defend from any threat that he may have struggled with in the original timeline. I didn't opt to go with two Goku's because I didn't have any idea where to take the story. Would the old goku become more trained and stronger, would he sit on the sidelines while the stronger Goku picked up the slack? I felt that this would be more emotional and overall more rewarding in this style.

Also. I was thinking about having power levels at the end of the chapters when they are training. Review and give me feedback if you'd want to see that or if it's overused and overall not worth putting in.

I ended it here because there will be a time jump in the next chapter to the canon beginning of Dragon Ball Z.

Chapter 4: Saiyan Saga - Raditz Arrived (Naming of chapters also under consideration, Review if you want this structure from now on).