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Chapter 8: Leaving
Later that day, Gohan went to Bulma's house to start working on the plan he made with his father.
"So Goku now wants to be back?"
"Yeah, I think he finally realized he belongs here."
"That's great to hear, Gohan. I bet you're happy about that."
"I am." He smiled. "I didn't even think he would be back at all."
"Can I ask you something?" Bulma asked.
"Sure. Anything."
"Did he decide to come back because of Chi-Chi?"
"You know my father way too well, don't you?"
"Yeah, I do. But Goku is often predictable."
"That's true."
Both of them started laughing. Bulma was working on a machine or something similar. She definitely got this passion for electronic stuff from her father.
"So can I ask what you are planning to do about her relationship with Yamcha?"
"What?" Gohan asked confusedly.
"Well, obviously she won't break up with him. And it seems to me that you are working on getting her and Goku back together. But have you thought about what your mother wants?"
"No." He looked down. "I guess not. But what made you change your mind? I mean, not too long ago you were telling her it was obvious she still loved my father."
"I had a conversation with Kami and I realized I was being ridiculous. It's not fair to tell other people what they should do just because that's what we would do or want, you understand me?"
"Yeah. But seriously, I like Yamcha and all but I don't think he knows what my mother actually deserves. She worked hard through all her life and deserves someone who appreciates her effort."
"And you think Goku is that guy?"
"I know he's not the wisest person when it comes to feelings and such and he still has a lot to learn, but I strongly believe that my parents are meant to be and I'm gonna do everything to get them back together again."
Bulma sighed. It would be pointless to argue over this.
"Alright, you do what you think is best."
"So are you gonna help me?"
"I will call Shen Long and ask him to bring Goku back, but that's all I'm doing. Is there anything else you want me to wish?"
"No, only this. Thanks Bulma."
"You're welcome, Gohan. And good luck with your plan."
"Thanks. I'll see you later." He turned to leave.
Chi-Chi was now watching TV. It was rare when she could because having two – or three if you will – Saiyans in the same house wasn't easy. Suddenly the phone rang.
"Hello."
"Hello beauty."
The woman blushed heavily. She still had to get used to being called beauty. Yamcha was the opposite of Goku in that sense. She couldn't help but smile.
"How are you?"
"I'm good. Actually, I'm better now that I'm talking to you."
Chi-Chi smiled wider. "Are you okay? I mean, after what happened yesterday?"
"You mean, the almost fight Goku and I had?"
The housewife sighed. "Yeah."
"Yes, I'm okay. It's not a big deal really. It's not like we fought, you know?"
"But I was still worried."
There was a long silence on both sides. Chi-Chi thought that Yamcha was probably cheering over what she said. She didn't know whether it was a good thing or not though.
"I miss you, Chi-Chi."
"Yamcha."
"I'm serious. I want to see you."
"You can come over tonight then. Goku won't be here, so you don't need to worry."
"Is he staying there?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"He's the father of my children. Gohan asked me if he could stay and I couldn't say no. It would be just for one night anyway."
"Did you two sleep together?"
"What?"
"Did you and Goku have sex?"
"What kind of woman you think I am?"
"I'm not worried about you. I'm worried about Goku."
"I wouldn't let Goku fool me so he could get me into bed, just so you know."
"I'm sorry, Chi-Chi."
"I gotta go, Yamcha. He's leaving soon, and I want to say goodbye to him."
"Okay. I'll talk to you later."
"Sure."
Goku was upstairs playing a game with Goten after spending most of the afternoon fighting. He really wanted to know his son's attacks and if he was good at fighting. He was very surprised at the result, but Goten told him Gohan and Chi-Chi trained him. Goku had no idea that Chi-Chi actually encouraged their youngest son to fight, considering how protective she was of Gohan when he was Goten's age.
"You're cheating, dad!"
"What? No, I'm not." He said with a fake voice.
"Of course you are. Show me your hand."
Goku put his cards on the other hand and showed the one Goten was pointing.
"The other one."
He did the same thing and Goten pretended to get mad.
"Both of them at the same time."
The father put the pile of cards behind him and showed both hands.
"I still think you're cheating."
"You deserve a tickling session for that."
Goku reached for his son and started tickling him. Both fell on the floor, laughing really hard.
"Goku, it's time to go." Mr. Kaioh said.
"Already? But I'm having so much fun with my son!"
"The deal was just for one day, remember?"
"Can't we work something out so I can stay another day?"
"No. Uranai Baba is going to bring you back."
"Alright."
"You're leaving, dad?"
"Yes I am, son." He said firmly though his heart was breaking. "Now go get your mother while I get ready okay?"
"Sure."
The seven year old boy ran downstairs. Goku stood up and walked to the window. He stared intently at the horizon and thought about how beautiful this ending of day was. There was a mix of red and orange somewhere far away from where he was right now. He was never the type of guy who would pay attention to these kinds of things, but it changed after he got married. And giving up that easily was definitely not like him. His mind started drifting off to someone else.
Chi-Chi. I'm not giving up. I've dealt with worse situations and I always succeeded. This was supposed to be easy but defeating Freeza was easier. I won't give up though. I know I can do it. I know you still love me. We'll be together again, even if it's the last thing I do.
"Mom!" Goten called his mother. "Mom! Dad has to go."
"What are you saying?" She came from the living room. "Goku is leaving?"
"He was talking to someone and he told him someone was going to pick him up."
"That must be Uranai Baba."
"That's right."
"I'll call Gohan and ask him to come home quickly."
"Don't forget to call Bulma."
"I won't."
The boy went outside and sat on the bench. He looked around as he brought his knees closer to his chest. He then rested his head on his hands and started crying.
"Gohan?" Videl walked into her bedroom. "What are you doing?"
"My mom just called and said my father is about to leave. So I'm heading home."
"Your father is leaving that soon?"
"Yeah, the deal was that he could only stay for a day. Well, the day is pretty much over."
"Tell your father I send my wishes."
"I will." He put his bag around his shoulders. "I'm sorry I have to leave in such a hurry. We didn't get to study everything we planned to."
"It's alright, really. I understand it."
"Thanks, Videl."
"Anytime. I see you at school."
"See you."
The girl ran to the window and saw her friend flying off to his house. She used to hate him but now they were great friends, and she was thankful for that.
"Goten! Goten! Where are you?" Chi-Chi called as she looked for him all over the house. She walked past his bedroom and saw Goku staring at the horizon. "Goku? Is everything okay?"
He turned around. "Yeah, everything's fine. I was just doing some thinking."
"Thinking? You rarely take time to think, unless you're trying to come up with a plan or something to defeat an enemy."
"Yeah." He smiled. "That was kind of what I was doing."
"What?" Chi-Chi was genuinely surprised. "Is there a new enemy coming?"
"No." He said calmly. "It's more like my personal enemy."
The woman sighed. She knew exactly who he was talking about.
"Goku, don't start."
"You can't deny that he's a menace to me."
"He's not! He's your friend."
"He was my friend, until he started dating you."
"I chose to be with him."
"Right."
"I'm not having this conversation again." Chi-Chi turned to leave but Goku held her arm. "Let me go, Goku."
"I'm not done yet."
"Yes, you are. Let me go. I have to look for Goten."
As much as she tried to release herself from his arms, he wouldn't let go. Eventually she gave up and rested her head on his chest. Goku embraced her tight as she leaned herself against him.
"I missed you so much." She whispered.
"You don't have to anymore." He started caressing her bare arms.
Chi-Chi felt her heart start racing and she shuddered under his touch. She pulled away from him and stared at his black eyes. Goku gave a warm smile. The woman felt her legs lose balance and she had to throw herself towards him to steady herself. He was, of course, enjoying the whole situation. Suddenly an urge filled his body, so he pulled her away from him and stared intently into her dark eyes. Chi-Chi knew what he wanted to do, and to be truthful, she didn't object it. She didn't want to object it. She stood still as Goku leaned over and captured her lips with his own ones.
"Goten, what are you doing here?" Gohan asked as he landed.
"Nothing." The boy wiped the tears from his eyes.
"Were you crying?"
Goten didn't reply. Gohan sat down beside his brother.
"Are you sad because dad is leaving?"
"Yeah. I just met him and now he has to go."
"What if I said you don't have to be sad about it?"
"What?"
"The dragon balls are at Bulma's house. I went there earlier because dad wants to come back. So I asked her wish it."
"Are you serious, Gohan?" Goten stood up and faced his brother.
"Like I have never been before."
"That's awesome! Thank you so much, brother!" He hugged Gohan.
"Now I just need your help with the second part of the plan."
"Sure. What is it?"
"We need to put our plan into action. You still remember it, don't you?"
"Yes, I do."
"Good."
"So how are we exactly putting it into action?"
Gohan started explaining to Goten how they would get their parents back together.
Chi-Chi pulled away from Goku, visibly surprised.
"What are you doing?"
"Eh… kissing you?"
"I know that! But what gave you the right to do it?"
"I thought you wanted to."
"Well I did. I mean, I didn't." She turned her back to him. "You just… you can't kiss me without my permission."
"Except you gave me your permission when you leaned over me."
"I was trying to steady myself."
"Right."
"You know, what you're doing is so unfair. You claim I'm still in love with you when I love Yamcha."
"But Chi-chi, you just kissed me back. Don't tell me you don't love me when you kissed me back."
"Well, I don't love you. Not anymore."
"I don't believe you."
"Whatever."
Goku grabbed her by the arms and forced her to look at him. "I want you to look me in the eyes and tell me you don't love me."
Chi-Chi opened her mouth to speak but nothing came out. Instead, she looked at him and cupped his face as she leaned over and kissed him.
"Are we on time?" Bulma asked as she arrived with Vegeta and Trunks.
"Yeah. Uranai Baba just arrived." Gohan said. "I wonder what is taking my father so long. He should be here already. I'll call him."
"Do you really have to take him that soon, Baba?"
"That was the deal."
The blue haired woman sighed. "But we barely got to see him."
"There's nothing I can do."
"Dad!" Gohan called from the front door. "Baba is here to take you back."
Goku pulled away from Chi-Chi and looked at her. He had a sad look on his eyes. He was just getting what he wanted since he got back and now he had to leave. Chi-Chi looked away, to stop the tears from falling.
"We should go downstairs. You know how Baba hates to wait."
"Yeah."
She walked away from him and started heading outside. Goku made an attempt to hold her hand but she jerked it away.
"We can't do this, Goku."
He frowned at her, he's always known Chi-Chi had a tough personality but it never really bothered him until now. But he knew she was starting to back down, so his plan was working and he had no intention to drop it.
"Finally!" Baba said as she saw Goku walking out the door.
"I'm sorry, Baba. I was packing."
"Alright, let's go."
"Daddy!" Goten came running to his father and wrapped his arms around his legs.
"Goten." Goku picked him up and placed him on his shoulder. "I won't be gone for too long. I will be back before you can say Kamehameha."
Gohan and Bulma couldn't help but laugh.
"He will say it before you come back, don't doubt it."
Chi-Chi was standing behind everyone. She couldn't face Goku after what just happened. All she did was look up and see him saying goodbye to Bulma and hugging his eldest son. Goten was still sitting on his father's shoulder, and she could only thank god for them getting along so greatly. Goku waved goodbye as he left with Baba.
