I'm really loving writing at the moment. I've got an idea for a semi-sequel to this but it's not a true G/V. Then again neither was this in some parts. Oh well. Oh, and by the way, I don't know if I've mentioned this yet but when Trunks came back it created yet another alternate timeline. So in this GT never happened. Or at least not in the way Bird Studios said it did.

Chapter 7: Fathers and Sons

Goku and Vegeta had just recovered from their hangover and were sitting on the couch at Capsule Corp HQ watching TV. Why were they doing this? Well part of the plan was for Vegeta to have a bit of a man to man talk to Trunks and somehow get him into the Gravity Chamber. Obviously Vegeta wasn't exactly an expert at the subject so now they were waiting for Vegeta to get the nerve up to have his little talk.

They were watching The Simpsons, one of their personal favourites, and Goku was laughing his head off at Homer's antics as usual but Vegeta was sitting there silent, tense and sweating. He was scared to death. Sure, once or twice before he had shown his true emotions and feelings, but now he was expected to do them on cue. And he wasn't allowed to eat, sleep or relax until Gohan and Trunks had resolved this thing. Kakarot had a similar task but he was used to showing his feelings so it was no big deal for him.

"Darn woman, how did I let her talk me into this?" he thought aloud.

"Remember, no food or mating until this is resolved. Don't worry, it's not that hard to talk to him" reassured Goku.

"Easy for you to say Kakarot" he replied showing his obvious fear.

"Oh well, I'm gonna go talk to Gohan, you better have finished by the time I get back otherwise the plan is all for nothing and we'll probably have to wish back another city" said Goku as the credits rolled. With that Goku put his fingers on his forehead and disappeared. Vegeta was left to face his son alone. He walked towards Trunks' room, passing little Trunks along the way.

"Hey dad" greeted Trunks. Vegeta merely grunted in recognition and continued on. This was gonna be hard. He got to his eldest son's room. He stood outside his room for a second, trying to pull himself together. He took a deep breath, opened the door and walked in to face his son.

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Goku appeared in his dining room where Goten and Chi Chi were just finishing dinner. Goku's eyes were immediately drawn to the food but Chi Chi gave him a glare.

"Remember, no food until this is over" she reminded him. Goku's heart sank.

"Alright, I know, I'll go talk to him now" he responded.

"Is Vegeta talking to Trunks?" asked Chi Chi. Goku nodded. Chi Chi sighed. She wish she could see this. Vegeta having a father son talk. Oh well, she would just have to cope with missing it. She watched Goku walk towards his room.

*I hope this works* she thought.

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Vegeta walked in and sat on Trunks' bed. Trunks was fast asleep. Not in his bed though. On the floor. He had been on the floor for the last few days. When Vegeta asked why Trunks was on the floor and not on his bed a few days ago Trunks simply replied "Why bother getting back on?".

*Okay Vegeta, it's now or never* he told himself. He leaned down and shook Trunks a little bit. Trunks continued to sleep. Vegeta shook him harder. Still he didn't wake up. Vegeta thought for a bit then smirked.

*This ought to do it* he said as he grabbed Trunks nose. Trunks started to flail his arms as he struggled to breathe. He eventually shot up and looked around to see his father smiling at him. Vegeta was trying his hardest not to laugh. Trunks was looking at him with a mixed expression that said he was confused, annoyed and amused.

"What do you want?" asked Trunks as he slowly got to his feet for the first time in days.

"I want you to stop moping around all day and at least do a little training. It's not your fault that Kakarot's brat jumped the gun" he started "From what I've heard from Kakarot and his mate this all just a big misunderstanding. So lying around the house isn't going to help".

"Mum put you up to this didn't she?" asked Trunks with a smile spreading across his face.

"Well obviously boy" he said as they both started to laugh a bit "Do you think I'd be able to face this sort of thing unless it was to save my food, among other things". Trunks laughed some more.

"But that doesn't mean I don't care about you and this whole mess" reassured Vegeta. Trunks sat there for a bit. Vegeta cared? He was shocked. He looked at his father who was just as shocked as he was.

"C'mon son, let's go train, I haven't had a good workout all week" beckoned Vegeta. Trunks stood up and followed his father, smiling widely. His father had accepted him.

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Goku walked into his sons room to see him lying on his bed, stiff as board. His eyes were wide open and he was looking intently at the ceiling. Goku saw this and was half humoured but half worried. This was no laughing matter. As Goku walked towards his son Gohan's head turned and looked at him.

"If you're in here to talk me into forgiving Trunks and Videl please leave now" he said emotionlessly. Goku was a little hurt but remembered that he was soooo very, very hungry and trudged on.

"Why do you assume I'm here to talk you into forgiving them?" he asked, trying to sound as innocent as possible.

"Because I heard you and mum talking about it" replied Gohan simply. Goku groaned internally.

*This might complicate things. Gee, Gohan sure is messed up over this. I think I'll just skip the whole talking bit and go straight to step two* he thought. Then Goku ran up to Gohan, put a hand on his chest and they both disappeared, reappearing in the Gravity Chamber where Vegeta and Trunks were training. Then Goku quickly put a hand on Vegeta's shoulder disappeared with him, reappeared at the controls of the chamber, set the gravity to 650 times the Earth's normal gravity and then disappeared from the room altogether. Neither of the boys knew what was going on and were both very surprised by this whole incident. Then the effects of the gravity hit them. They both slowly but surely were pushed to the ground. Trunks turned Super Saiyan Stage 2 to try and combat it but it was no use. Gohan went Mystic but to no avail. Soon the two of them were on the ground, unable to get up. Then Bulma's voice came over the intercom.

"Sorry for the deception boys but you are not leaving that room until you have sorted this out" she said sternly. The boys barely heard as they struggled to get up. At last they both gave up. They would have to sort this out or they'd never leave.

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We are getting closer to the end, but don't worry, the depressing bit is on it's way. *Sniff*