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{ 1 month and a day; Monday Afternoon}

Shortly after Mina used the bathroom at the Briefs' household (Capsule Corporation), the trio - Gohan, Mina, and Trunks - departed in order to enjoy the rest of their break, which was likely never to occur again until the safety of Earth was ensured. The three Saiyans were located on a high cliff staring at the sky in comfortable silence, each with their own thoughts swimming around in their heads.

For Gohan, he couldn't help but think back to he and Bulma's conversation, and he had to agree with her. He had a terrible feeling as well, and he couldn't seem to shake it off for anything. He just hoped that things would get better soon. More than half of the population on Earth was gone, and it bothered him on a daily basis. He couldn't help but think that if his father was still around and hadn't died from a heart virus, that things would have been different. No, Gohan knew things would have been different.

Not as many lives would have been lost, the rest of the Z-fighters would have still been around, and everything would be as it should be. The Androids' have been around for long enough, and it was time to exterminate them. Even if it killed him, he'd put everything he had into each battle with the Androids.

Gohan discreetly glanced at Trunks and Mina, and stifled a sigh. There was no doubt that they probably felt the same way, but he couldn't allow them to die. Someone had to live on, and if he failed to kill the Androids', someone would have to pick up where he left off, where he failed. Trunks and Mina couldn't do that, if they died along with him. Sure, Ava would be left, but she had to look after Mya. If Ava died, Mya would be alone and she'd eventually be killed.

He couldn't allow that to happen.

So, then it was settled. The next time the Androids' showed up, he'd fight them alone, and he'd give it everything he had. He'd have mostly no regrets if he died. One of the few regrets, he'd have is if he left his mother, and loved ones behind. Especially, his mother. He didn't know how she'd take it if he died.

Perhaps, he should be spending this day with her, instead of Trunks and Mina. They'd understand...

For Mina, she couldn't help but think back to what Bulma said just before she left: The next time you visit, I'll take you to visit Chi-Chi, Gohan's mother. I haven't visited her in a while. She could probably use the company. What do you say, kid?

Of course, she had said yes. She wouldn't mind meeting Gohan's mother. And she had to admit that she liked Trunks' mother. Bulma reminded her of her grandmother somewhat. They were both serious, but they could both release a joke or two from time to time. She knew that for Bulma, the events that occurred had mostly likely made her more serious, as for her grandmother, she could say the same thing.

Perhaps, she could introduce her grandmother and Bulma. She was certain that she'd like her, but her grandmother refused to leave the cabin - for reasons she wouldn't tell - so it might be a little difficult for her to convince her.

Mina snuck a glance at Trunks, before releasing a short sigh. She didn't know what to think about Trunks. Heck, she didn't even know where to begin with her thoughts concerning him. Maybe she could talk to her grandmother about it later on tonight. Her grandmother always knew what to say...

For Trunks, he, too, was thinking along the same lines of Mina. He honestly didn't know what he thought about her. He could honestly state that she was pretty, but with the world's situation, he didn't deem it best to be worrying about relationships when people were losing their lives everyday.

Though, maybe when this was all over...he'd see what she thought.

"Trunks. Mina." Gohan's voice rang out in the silence, interrupting the two younger Saiyans thoughts. "I think I'm going to head home to my mother a little earlier than planned. I'm hardly home enough as it is, and I barely spend time with her. Since, we're taking a little break today, I figured you two wouldn't mind."

Trunks was first to speak. "Oh. Of course, Gohan we don't mind, right Mina?"

Mina nodded in agreement. "Yeah."

Gohan smiled faintly. "Good. We'll resume training tomorrow, then."

And with that, Gohan was gone leaving Mina and Trunks alone. Neither were sure of what to say, so they just sat in awkward silence for a while.

"Trunks." Mina called quietly, not sure why her heart was beating slightly faster. She was just going to ask him a simple question!

Trunks turned to face her in curiosity. "Yeah?"

Mina turned away, slightly embarrassed that she was blushing. "I... do you..." Mina trailed off, mentally trying to pull herself together. "Do you want to walk along the shoreline? There's a beach under the cliff we're on..."

Trunks blushed faintly, coughing lightly. "Sure."

Mina sighed as soon as she was inside the cabin. She was just extremely glad to be home. The walk along the shoreline was pure awkward. Neither of them knew what to say, and neither of them could even look at the other. She thought that if they'd walk the shoreline that that'd cease some of the awkward silence, but it seemingly only made it worse. He was at least kind enough to fly her home, since it was pretty dark outside. It wasn't as if she couldn't take care of herself, or anything like that...

"Mina." Ava called sternly, her arms crossed over her chest. "Why are you back so late? You're suppose to arrive back in the afternoon, not when it's night time."

Mina looked up at her grandmother apologetically. "I'm sorry. I lost track of time with Trunks."

Ava smiled knowingly. "Oh? Is that so? Where was Gohan, then?"

"He left us around the afternoon to spend time with his mother..." Mina trailed off.

"And?" Ava prodded, knowing there was something else she wanted to say.

"I...We need to talk."

"Okay. Then, start."

"Well...I'm curious about how Saiyans mate."

Ava smirked. "Are interested in Trunks?"

Mina sighed. " I honestly don't know. I'm confused, really."

"What's there to be confused about, Mina?"

"I just don't know how I feel about him. I mean...I met his mother today and even she teased me about her son, and after that things just seemed to get awkward."

Ava rolled her eyes. "Or you were probably just that oblivious until today."

Mina looked at Ava in confusion. "What do you mean?"

"How long have I been teasing you about Trunks?"

"For a month."

"Exactly, Mina. You brush it off all the time with a blush and or a 'please, don't', right?" Once Mina nodded, Ava continued, "So, how many times have you actually thought about what I said?"

"None, really." She answered honestly.

"Right. That's because for the past month, you've had nothing on your mind but training and the havoc the Androids' are causing along with other things, so you most likely didn't have time to dwell on your feelings." Ava explained. "But today, since you weren't training and you weren't thinking about the Androids' as much, and it was pointed out again..." She trailed off when Mina's expression became one of realization.

"You're right. It's probably the same for Trunks, then, huh?"

Ava shrugged. "Most likely."

"But I mean...why Trunks and not Gohan?" Mina questioned. "Not that there's anything wrong with Trunks."

Ava rolled her eyes, but answered anyway. "Simple. What do you think about Gohan?"

"Well, he's a nice, attractive guy, and he's pretty strong, too."

"What do you think about Trunks?"

"He's...sweet, kind, attractive, and he's cute when he blushes...I like his hair color. I think it somewhat suits him. He's strong, too...and he has a pretty nice eye color. And - "

Ava cut Mina off with a feminine chuckle. "There's the answer to your question."

Mina looked at her grandmother in shock, before smiling lightly. "I guess you're right."

Ava nodded. "Well, do you still want to know about how Saiyans mate?"

Mina hesitated for a moment. "Yes."

"Alright. It's simply, really. When Saiyans are having intercourse, and they suddenly have the urge to bite in the process, then they are destined to be mates."

"So...if you don't have the urge to bite, then you're not mates?"

"That's the gist of it." Ava replied.

"When will the urge to bite happen? The first time?"

"It depends on how strong the Saiyans feelings are. If it's just lust, then it won't happen. And if you're not compatible it won't happen, either."

"Is that it?"

"No. Once you become mates. It's permanent, and it can't be undone...unless your mate dies. Also, you'll be able to speak telepathically, and all of your memories will be shared."

"What about your thoughts?" Mina asked curiously.

"Your thoughts will be shared as well, but it is possible to put up a barrier. Anymore questions?"

"What if only one Saiyan gets the urge to bite, and the other one doesn't?"

"If that does happen, then the Saiyan that's been bitten is officially marked and belongs to the Saiyan that bit them, and eventually they'll get the urge to bite as well."

"That's simple enough to understand."

"Pretty much." Ava agreed.

"One last question...What age does mating usually start for Saiyans?"

"Fourteen. And since Trunks is a half-Saiyan...he'll have much more control then you will. Just be careful. During full moons, Saiyans transform. During a yellow moon, Saiyans urges increases beyond their control if they're around their mate and have yet to do anything."