Chapter Four
Chichi waited for what seemed like forever and every now and then she would look outside to make sure that no one was coming in. But they were all training, as usual. As she waited awhile longer though, she had to clasp her hands over her ears when Tera screamed loudly. Everyone outside heard it, and Goku and Gohan came running in.
"What? What's wrong!" Goku yelled as he looked at Chichi.
"Nothing! Oh it's nothing! Tera's just checking her blood to make sure she's healthy and well she doesn't like to prick her finger." Chichi lied badly as she hurried in front of the bathroom door, making sure they didn't go barging in to check on her.
"Alright." Goku said and he went back outside with the others. Gohan cocked an eyebrow, confused.
"I said she's checking her blood Gohan!" Chichi yelled. His face went to horror as he stepped back.
"Yes mother! Alright!" He said and scrambled outside.
"Kakarot, you know your wife is lying to you." Vegeta said with his arms crossed and rolling his eyes.
"Yea I know, but what could be the real reason Tera screamed?" Goku was confused.
"I really don't know, but can we get back to our training?" Vegeta asked stubbornly.
"Hey Trunks can you and Gohan go by the window and see what's up?" Goku whispered. Trunks nodded and him and Gohan silently hovered over to the kitchen window. Trunks, of course knew already, but he had to make it seem like he didn't.
"Chichi, I really wish I was color blind right now." Tera said coming out of the bathroom.
"Why? Well I should know why from the scream." Chichi said as she sat down. Tera sat down and put her head in her hands.
"What am I going to do?" Tera asked. Chichi laughed.
"Well you are going to have this baby and take care of it, that is what you are going to do. Now when you start showing is when people will notice and ask about the father. Now I suggest you say it was artificially inserted inside you alright?" Chichi explained. Tera sighed but nodded.
Trunks looked at Gohan, wondering if he heard the conversation. Which he did.
"Who do you think the father is?" Gohan asked, curious as ever. Trunks needed to lie, it wasn't time for anyone to know yet.
"I don't know. But maybe we shouldn't tell Goku or my father. It sounds like Tera doesn't want anyone to know about it." Trunks said as him and Gohan hurried back over to Goku and Vegeta. Gohan had agreed to the secret.
It had been a full six months now and Tera was showing a full belly. Chichi had gathered everyone into their home, ready for Tera and her to tell them what the secret was. The passed months hadn't gone to well in Tera's favor. She was always sick, but no one questioned it. Vegeta hardly even spoke to her. It was something that made her feel somewhat better and then even worse. Their one night stand had turned into something horrible and beautiful at the same time. Tera was always confused on how to view the situation.
Tera had been wearing giant sweatshirts so that she didn't show as much, but finally Goku was itching to know what it was. The Ox King, Chichi's father, knew before anyone else. Chichi had to tell someone. Tera was actually starting to call him Dad because he treated her like another daughter. It made the truth about her own father hurt a little less knowing someone else cared for her just as much as Bardock had.
Tera was in her bedroom, looking out at the snow. She sighed as she looked at herself in the small mirror. She had put on a pair of her old clothes. The black pants now stretched over her larger thighs and butt and the once long dark blue shirt was now short and stretched out over her even larger stomach. Tera sighed as she looked at her body for the first time in awhile. That's when Chichi walked in.
"Chichi do we have to tell them? I mean I could just fly away and act like I was never here." Tera sighed but Chichi hushed her and narrowed her eyes.
"No, we need to tell them because you are due soon and they have a right to know! They are your family. Regardless, we all still love you." Tera sighed as she held her stomach. She was feeling sick again.
"Chichi! Come on now! We want to know the big secret!" Bulma complained as she was watching all this. Tera turned towards the door with wide eyes. Then looked at Chichi.
"She is here?" Tera asked as she backed up a bit. She didn't want her or Vegeta here. It would turn into a huge mess if any of them realized the truth about who the father was.
"Yes, she wanted to know why Vegeta was coming over. So, she tagged along. Just let me do the talking. You'll be fine." Chichi said.
"Why is Vegeta here?" Tera questioned a little loudly. She had thought it was only going to be Gohan and Goku that they were going to tell. Not the whole Planet Earth.
"Don't worry! We have a plan!" Chichi said as she pulled Tera out the door "Okay, you guys have been wanting to know what we have been hiding from you and well now you will know." Chichi said as she pulled Tera out of the hallway, showing her stomach. Vegeta's eyes got wide as he saw her stomach and glanced at Bulma.
Goku only laughed as he looked at Tera. Everyone had looked at him, curious how any of this was funny.
"Is that all? Well who is the father?" Goku asked. This is where Vegeta looked at her. Tera looked away from his stare and looked at her brother.
"I don't know, it was artificially inserted. I was jealous of you and Chichi having Gohan and well, I wanted one." Tera lied. It was obvious, but no one caught her on her lie.
"Yep I was there with her when it was done. I encouraged her to do it." Chichi smiled. Bulma stood up.
"Well if that is all that the so called secret was. Then I am very disappointed." Bulma said as she crossed her arms. Tera felt a fire burn in her that struck her rage.
"You don't like me do you Bulma?" Tera asked looking straight at her. That's when Dad stood up and walked over behind Chichi and Tera.
"No to be honest, I don't. I see the way you look at my man. And believe me he does not want some slut over him because he has me." Bulma was up in her face.
"Bulma.." Dad started but his gesture was ignored.
"I am not a slut. And you don't even know Vegeta! You met him, got knocked up, which FORCED him to be with you." Tera said getting angry.
"Tera.." Dad went to calm me down but Bulma was furious by this point.
"Why you little!" Bulma said, and was about to hit her but Goku had grabbed her hand with narrowed eyes.
"Bulma, if you are going to start a fight and assume a bunch of lies, then you can leave." He said and let go of her. Bulma glared at Tera and went to leave the Son household.
"Come on Vegeta." Bulma ordered but Vegeta did not budge. "Vegeta I said come!"
"I'm not a dog woman! Besides, I came here to train with Kakarot. And that is what I will do to become stronger." Bulma mumbled things under her breath but still left the home. Tera felt bad now. She had just fought with someone she had admired, and now hated. Tera shook her head and went to her room. Gohan just shook his head.
"I don't see why Bulma has to get so upset, it's not like the baby is Vegeta's." Gohan laughed. Goku laughed too, but when he saw Vegeta, Chichi, or her Dad were not laughing, he stopped.
"Um did I miss something?" Goku asked. Vegeta growled as he stood up, his arms falling to his side and his fists clenched.
"Yes, apparently you did! I am the father!" Vegeta yelled. Gohan and Goku's mouth dropped. Trunks had been sitting in the far corner, just watching everything happen. He knew this would all unfold. Vegeta looked over at his son. "Did you know this?" He asked, angry.
"Father, you can't expect me to tell you all everything! I'm here to change our future from things that are coming to destroy it. Not butt into personal lives!" Trunks said as he stood. Vegeta just growled again as he turned to go outside, he needed air.
"Should I talk to her?" Dad asked as he watched Vegeta storm outside. Chichi sighed as she rubbed her temples and nodded. It was a good thing Bulma had left before Vegeta being the father was spilled.
"Tera had told me stories of when Vegeta wasn't always so..stubborn. She had said he even planned to marry her..I wonder if that's why they have conflicts.." Gohan said.
"Gohan, sweetie. I think now isn't the best time." Chichi said as she walked over to Goku.
"Goku, I'm sorry we didn't tell you before. But we had to keep it secret till the right moment." Chichi explained.
"No it's okay. I understand completely. I should probably talk to him." Goku smiled and walked outside to see Vegeta standing there with his arms crossed again. The air was cold and the night sky only made it colder.
"Hey Vegeta? Are you okay with this?" Goku asked.
"Why should I be? It is my fault and I need to take this like a man. I'm not a boy anymore." Vegeta growled as he kicked a pile of snow.
"Well, I'm not too sure what to say about this. I'm not saying leave Bulma, but look at how she treats you." Goku said as he walked out a little more.
"I don't think I need your advice about my love life. Besides, I'm not leaving Bulma because then she'll know the child is mine." Vegeta said as he lowered his head.
"Well, I'm still just saying. Tera's my blood and we'll take care of her. So whatever your decision is, she'll be fine." Goku said as he stretched his arms a bit.
"I'm not too sure about that." Vegeta whispered more to himself than anyone else.
Back inside, Tera was laying on her bed, tears streaming down her face. How could she be so stupid? Thinking Bulma would never have caught her staring at Vegeta. She should have been more careful. That's when she heard the door creak open.
"Tera?" Dad asked as he flipped the lights on.
"Sorry, Dad. Didn't mean to get upset like that...Bulma just makes me so mad." Tera said, hearing his voice as he walked in and over to the bed, sitting down.
"I know. But I have to ask, will you be alright if Vegeta doesn't leave Bulma?" He asked. Tera sat up and looked at him.
"I guess I'll have to be, huh?" She answered with a half smile. He sighed and nodded.
"Well, try to get some sleep. I know it's hard now, but soon you'll have someone else to love. And we still love you." Tera smiled a bit and nodded as he kissed her forehead and left the room. He turned her light back off and shut the door. Tera sighed as she thought about Vegeta staying with Bulma. The thought hurt, but there wasn't much of any other way that he could be with Tera. So she would have to get over it and live her life.
It was almost a week later and Chichi was throwing a Baby shower for Tera. Everyone could see Chichi was getting a belly too, she was pregnant with Goku's second child. Tera was trying to stay positve through the whole thing, though everyday it became harder and harder to see Bulma walking around the city with Vegeta and their son. Tera had hoped they wouldn't come to the Baby shower.
Chichi smiled brightly as Tera walked out of the bedroom. They were all getting ready to head over to the Kame House, where they were going to have the party.
"You ready?" Chichi asked. Tera sighed and nodded as they walked outside. Goku and Gohan were standing in the yard, waiting for the women to come outside. Tera smiled as Goku picked Chichi up and took off towards Kame House. Gohan smiled up at his Aunt as they took off together.
"So, Gohan. Do you want a baby girl for a cousin, or a baby boy?" Tera asked as they flew through the cold sky.
"I want a baby boy for a cousin. Cause then he can train with me and Dad." Gohan said with a wide grin on his face. Tera chuckled.
"A girl can train with you two." Tera suggested.
"Yeah, but it would be weird." Gohan said as he twirled in the sky. Tera just smiled as they arrived at Kame House. When she touched down on the ground, she held her stomach and sighed.
"Hey guys!" Krillin yelled as he came outside. Tera noticed there were a couple of other people there that she didn't know. "Oh, this is Tenshinhan, and Chiaotzu." Krillin added as the two walked outside. The small white boy floated over to Tera smiling.
"Hi!" Chiaotzu said as he waved. Tera smiled brightly as patted his head.
"Hi, aren't you cute. I'm Tera." She said. Chiaotzu smiled as he turned to see Tenshinhan walking over. Tera looked up at him and noticed his thrid eye. "Hi." Tera said with a smile.
"Hi." He said with an awkward smile.
"Alright, alright! It's too cold for chit chat outside!" Chichi yelled as she pushed people back into the house. Tera walked in and saw the place was decorated and there was a warm feel to the place.
After the party, the Son family went back to the house and Chichi started to clean up the house. Gohan looked at his Aunt.
"Wanna go on a walk?" He asked. Tera smiled and nodded. She needed to walk around anyways, her ankles were a little swollen. As they went outside, Gohan found a good path for them to walk on. In the eight months she had been there, her and Gohan became really close. Which was more than she could say about herself and Vegeta. It was like he was avoiding her at all costs. Tera knew this would happen though.
Gohan paused as he looked up in the sky. His eyes were narrowed. Tera noticed he saw someting and looked up to see.
"What are you looking at, Gohan?" Tera asked, but soon enough, her question had been answered as her old friend touched down in front of them. Tera's eyes were wide.
"Tera?" Rika asked as she looked at her friend. Gohan stood in front of his Aunt. "No, no! I'm not bad! I killed my father! That's why I left. I knew he would never trust me, so I took his side. But I killed him..." Rika said.
"How can I trust you? You pretty much watched me die, and did nothing." Tera asked, narrowing her eyes. Rika lowered her head and smirked. When she looked back up, her eyes were red.
"You can't." She said as she sent a ball of energy flying towards them. Tera's eyes were wide. She couldn't do anything because of the baby she carried. But she couldn't let Gohan get hurt protecting her either.
"Gohan! Move!" Tera yelled as she pulled him off to the side. Though, it did little good. The ball of light curved towards them. Gohan blocked it as it hit.
"Gohan!" Goku yelled as he came outside to see what was going on. "Rika?" He asked confused. Tera held Gohan as he groaned from the pain. Goku kicked Rika into the ground, hitting her head. When she was knocked out, Goku stood there. Tera got up quickly and walked over to the body she once knew as a friend. A few tears rolled down her face as she lifted her hand up, and finished her. Goku placed a hand on her shoulder as she pushed the body into the river.
Chichi came outside and saw her son. She screamed as she grabbed him and took him inside to clean him up. Tera looked at Goku.
"Kakarot...do you get the feeling that was too easy?" Tera asked.
"Yeah, but we'll be ready if anyone else shows up." Goku said as he pushed her back into the house. After dinner, Tera walked outside to get some air. The dark sky was a bit cloudy, but it wasn't supposed to snow anymore tonight. Tera leaned up against the house and sighed as she closed her eyes. She liked the way the snow looked, though not how it felt.
"Hey." Tera looked up to see Vegeta standing there in front of her. She froze for a second then looked away.
"Bulma won't like it if she finds out your here." Tera said as she tried to hold back the emotions. Vegeta sighed.
"Do you think I care? I'm not her slave."
"No, you're just her husband." Tera snapped. Vegeta turned away. "What are you really doing here?" She asked, calming down.
"Talking to you, is that a problem?"
"Yes." Tera said. Silence filled the air after that. Then something pulsated through her. Tera bent over, clutching her stomach.
"What's wrong?" Vegeta asked.
"Oh, now you care?" Tera asked as she groaned a bit. That's when she felt a warm liquid run down her legs. Her eyes were wide. "My water broke..." She whispered.
"What?" Vegeta stepped forward a bit.
"My water broke! Get Chichi!" Tera screamed as pain overwhelmed her. Vegeta was frozen for a second before he shook himself free and hurried into the house. Goku looked up, confused.
"Vegeta?" Goku asked.
"Kakarot! Where is your woman?" Vegeta shouted, seeing Goku sitting on the couch.
"Chichi? Why? She's in the kitchen." Goku said pointing. Vegeta took no time as he shouted more.
"Tera is having the baby!" Chichi looked at him.
"Well get her in here! Dad! Grab the hot water!" Vegeta ran back outside to see Tera was sitting on the cold ground.
"Come on now." He said as he picked her up and rushed her into the house and back into her bedroom. Chichi and her Dad had already set everything up when Vegeta placed Tera on the bed. Gohan and Goku had come in as well.
"Gohan, towels now!" Chichi yelled as she began to pull up Tera's dress and removed her underwear. Vegeta blushed a bit. "I hardly think this is the time to be shy, Vegeta! If your not going to help, step aside!" Chichi yelled.
Gohan ran back into the room with a bunch of small white towels. Tera screamed as she started to push.
"Not yet honey, keep the baby in for a few more minutes." Chichi said as her Dad handed her the warm water. He had a bowl of cold water too. He grabbed one of the towels and started to dab cool water on Tera's forehead. "Gohan get behind her and hold her up." Chichi ordered. Gohan went to get up behind Tera on the bed, but Vegeta grabbed his shoulder. Chichi stopped and looked at him.
"I'll do it." Vegeta said as he took off his gloves and shoes. Chichi smiled a bit and looked at Goku.
"We'll need a baby blanket, Goku." Chichi said as she moved in front of Tera to deliver the baby. Vegeta lifted Tera up as he sat down behind her. He moved her hair off of her neck and placed his hands on her shoulder.
Hours later, the sun began to rise up and over the house. Tera's screaming was now replaced by a baby's cry. But Tera wasn't breathing. Gohan was holding his new cousin as Goku and Vegeta tried to get Tera breathing again.
"God dammit woman!" Vegeta yelled as he pumped air into her lungs. After another hour of pumping air into her, Tera had a steady breath. Another day had gone by as everyone watched over Tera, making sure she was alright. By the time the next night came, everyone was tired. Tera seemed to be fine, so one by one, Chichi sent the boys off to bed. When everyone had gone to sleep, Vegeta had let Tera lay alone. He was sitting in a chair next to the baby's crib, rocking himself. He watched as the little girl slept in a tight ball surrounded by a purple blanket.
It was late in the night, the snow was starting to come down. Vegeta looked up when he heard someone in the kitchen. Probably Kakarot. He just chuckled as he leaned back in the chair and closed his eyes. That's when he heard her.
"Goku! Where is he?" Bulma yelled through the house. Vegeta opened his eyes and sighed as he stood up. He looked over at Tera and then the baby. A smiled crept over his face as he left the room and out into the living room. "Well, well. I see you're working hard at training!" Bulma yelled. Vegeta noticed his infant son wasn't with her. No shock there. It had been apparent that Bulma was slowly losing interest in the son they shared.
"Shut it woman." Vegeta said as he grabbed something off of the counter and ate it. Goku looked at both of them and sighed.
"You have been gone for two days Vegeta! Two days!" Bulma yelled.
"I told you to shut up! People are trying to sleep!" Vegeta narrowed his eyes.
"Bulma, Tera had a rough couple of days, so if you could keep it down..." Goku said as he scratched his head. Bulma's eyes were wide as she looked at Vegeta.
"So...it's true. It is your baby! You cheated on me! I knew it!" Bulma yelled once again. Vegeta narrowed his eyes.
"Yes I did, now leave! You have no buisness here anymore!" Vegeta tried to hold in his anger.
"What about your son? Have you forgotten about him!"
"Have you? I don't recall you spending much time with him anymore! Always pawning him off on your Father!" Vegeta yelled. Bulma was at a loss for words. She became more frustrated and walked out the door. When she was gone, Vegeta sighed and shook his head. Goku smiled a bit and placed his hand on Vegeta's shoulder.
"You did good." Goku said as he took a plate of food and walked back to his bedroom. Vegeta nodded as he turned to the sound of the baby waking up. He walked back into the bedroom and leaned over the crib.
"I know, that woman scares us all." Vegeta said as he reached down and rubbed the baby's head and ran his fingers through her black hair. The baby giggled a bit. She knew who her daddy was. Vegeta smiled a bit as he reached down and picked the child up. He then sat back down in his chair and closed his eyes again.
When Tera woke up, it was day light and the house was quiet. She guessed it was early in the morning. As she sat up, her body gave off the signal that it was sore. Tera smiled when she saw Vegeta sleeping in the chair with her new baby sleeping on his chest. He had an arm holding her up. Tera slid over to the end of the bed and stroked her baby's hair.
"Vira." Tera whispered as she kissed the baby girl and stood up, heading towards the shower. Vegeta opened his eyes to the sounds of water running. He groaned a bit and blinked his eyes a few times. When he looked down, the baby girl was looking up at him with her big black eyes. She reminded him of Tera when she was younger. He smiled a half smile before Tera walked into the room, dressed in a pair of black pants and a long green T-shirt. She was pulling her damp hair back in a hair tie.
"Hey." She said, noticing Vegeta was awake.
"Did you name her yet?" Vegeta asked. Tera nodded as she sat down on the bed.
"Vira." Tera said. Vira cooed as she heard her mommy. Vegeta handed her to Tera and leaned back, stretching and closing his eyes again. Tera smiled as she held her new baby for the first time. Vira snuggled into her chest and grabbed on to her breast. Tera just chuckled a bit as she lifted her shirt to breast feed. Vegeta opened his eyes and looked at Tera.
"What are you doing?" He asked. Tera was shocked he had no idea what breast feeding was. After all, he had a son already.
"Feeding her. She has to be hungry." Tera whispered as she looked down at the baby. Vegeta sat up a bit.
"Hm..Bulma came over..earlier." Vegeta said as stood and grabbed a pair of clothes. He quickly changed into a pair of dark jeans and a long sleeved shirt. He tucked it into the jeans and roped a belt around his waist. Tera smiled as she saw him in normal clothes for once. She looked back down at her baby as she spoke.
"Oh, what did she have to say?" Tera said, more interested in Vira than anything Bulma had to say.
"I told her it was over." Vegeta said. Tera looked up at him, confused.
"Why?" She asked. Vegeta walked over closer to Tera and placed his hand on Vira's head.
"I made a promise to someone else." He whispered. Tera froze as she listened to him. It couldn't be, it had to have been a dream. But sure enough, it wasn't. This was real.