Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or DBZ.

Pairing

: Goku x Kagome

Summary

: Stupid well. Stupid alien – looking all attractive and well-muscled. She honestly didn't know where she went wrong.

Savior
Chapter Four: Meet the Family

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She was lying in the grass behind the house, the sun warming her body and wind caressing her skin. Her arms were spread out beside her and her eyes were closed. The pale blue sundress matched the sky filled with moving, fluffy, white clouds and her inky black hair spilled around her like a dark halo. The soft rise and fall of her chest was the only thing that indicated she was alive as she lay there unmoving.

Kagome had been feeling a little out of sorts since Bulma had visited several weeks ago and heatedly informed Goku that Chi-Chi wanted to try things over – try and be a couple again. It made her think of Kikyo and Inuyasha. Was she Kikyo in this scenario? Or was she still Kagome? Forcing herself into a place where she didn't need to be? It hurt to think like that but this pain was a different pain then she was used to. This pain hurt her in the very recesses of her soul because she loved Goku with everything that she had and she had so much love to give.

Granted she missed Inuyasha and she had loved him once as well however she moved on with the held up a kind man that wore his heart on his sleeve. He held nothing back and he cared for her – he said he loved her. Would that be enough though? Would their love be enough? She wanted to cry and scream in frustration however she was beyond that point. Instead she took a deep and steady breath and allowed the sun to warm her dark thoughts. The light rise and fall of footsteps and grass crunching beneath feet allowed Kagome to realize that someone was coming toward her.

She peaked open her eyes a shadow fell across her and she was prepared to yell at Goku to get out of her sunlight however this was not Goku. This male was someone else entirely and she squeaked and scrambled away from the male she had never met. He didn't seem much older than her – in fact he seemed younger and she stood quickly and glared.

"Can I help you?" she queried, crossing her arms across her chest and watching as the short haired male tilted his head to the side and tucked his hands in his pockets. Her heart beat erratically in her chest knowing that Goku wouldn't be home for another ten minutes or so and this male could have been an enemy despite how young he seemed.

His own eyes narrowed though in curiosity and his clucked his tongue, "Older than what Bulma said but not by much. Hmph – you don't look like a fighter. I thought Dad would definitely choose someone more like him after he and mom split."

Cerulean hues widened as she quickly sputtered out, "D-Dad?"

A smile worked onto that boyish face and he saluted her in greeting, "I'm Goten! Goku's youngest and you're Kagome unless my dad is 'shacking up with two young girls'." He winked at her and Kagome couldn't help but smile at him.

"No – you're right. I'm Kagome and it's a pleasure to meet you." She bowed in response and Goten's smile widened.

"You going to invite me to sit next to you so we can chat or what?" he asked joyfully and Kagome immediately took a seat and patted the spot in front of her.

"Obviously I am lacking manners here in the light of meeting you. My last run in with a relation of Goku ended in my feet being burnt." She stated good-naturedly.

Goten nodded and rolled his eyes, "Yeah – Bulma returned in rampage mode. Imagine my surprise when she goes on and on about some 'child' that my dad is cozying up with. Of course I had to see for myself!"

"Goku has told me so much about you." Kagome stated quietly. "He goes on and on about how much you take after him and proud he is of you." Her cerulean hues softened and she smiled, "You know – things a father would say."

"It's been a year since I saw him." He admitted quietly though Kagome already knew this. "Mom was so angry that he let her go without a fight that she pretty much didn't want us seeing him. Gohan is such a Mama's boy that he didn't even try and fight her even though he lives on his own now. I'm still under her thumb though so what she says goes."

Kagome immediately grew worried, "Does she know you're here? Will you get in trouble?"

Goten snorted and shook his head as he leaned back in the grass, arms behind his head, "Nah but no worries. I want to see my dad and Mom is just going to have to deal with it."

The miko could only nod as she inquired, "Is that why you're here? To see your father?"

Goten opened a single eye as he gazed at her lazily, "And to meet you of course." He immediately grinned at her and chuckled, "Man – dad scored big when he met you. You sure are a pretty one!"

Kagome flushed and was saved from reprimanding him by the clearing of a throat off to the side. Kagome turned to see Goku back with groceries in his arms and she stood to greet him. Her eyes twinkled excitedly as she practically skipped toward him and pecked his cheek. Goten watched the exchange as he stood and Goku turned to his youngest, voice thick, "Watch how you talk to Kagome, Goten." He half-heartedly scolded as he placed the groceries on the ground and took several quick steps forward.

There was a sheen of moisture on his dark eyes and Goten met his father half way, throwing himself into his father's arms as they hugged. There was silence as each male took comfort in the embrace and after a moment they pulled away and gathered the groceries together. Together the trio walked into the house, Kagome following and watching fondly.

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Dinner was filled with laughter and stories of a Goten's childhood and Kagome and Goku's relationship and Goten couldn't help but see that the woman was good for his father. He made her blush and she in turn made him laugh and it made the young man happy to see his father so content. Goten stayed the night and the father, son, and female talked well into the morning. Kagome fell asleep on Goku's lap as the duo caught up and when Goten left he hugged his father and left with a warning.

"Mom's pissed. She may drop by unexpectedly so just beware." With a glance at the sleeping woman, his eyes softened, "I like her, Dad. She's awesome. I wish you guys happiness – especially you, Dad. You've done so much for this world and even others. Do you love her?"

Goku looked at Kagome before turning back to his son and a red hue over took his cheeks as he rubbed the back of his head, "I do, Goten. Everything about her. Even the way she gets angry is something I cherish."

The younger male shook his head, "Geez, dad. You're such a romantic. I gotta to go though – Mom's going to kill me."

Goku smiled at his son and ruffled his short hair, "Be safe, son, and don't be a stranger."

Goten grinned and shook his head, "I won't."

And then he was gone – leaving Goku and his thoughts.

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His son had been right.

Chi-Chi appeared the very next day with hell hot on her trail.

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'Gome Yuki:: BAM. FAMILY TIME. CUTE TIME. GOTEN. :3 LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. I love you guys. Confrontationnnnnn next time.