A/N: DB/Z is owned by Akira Toriyama only.

-Taken-

Just Some Reassurance

The sounds of early morning birds entered Chichi's ears as she tried to sleep amongst the soft silk blankets of the bed. She groaned in annoyance as they continued to chirp and call to other birds. But her annoyance and irritation was short lived as a strong warm arm wrapped around her. She relaxed and smiled within his Heavenly grasp.

"Good morning, Goku" she said gently; her body moving slightly so she could look at him. He smiled sleepily and yawned, making her giggle.

"Morning'" he mumbled, a small grin on his face. She smiled once again and gently kissed his cheek making his smile widen and a small blush to appear on his cheeks. She laughed some more.

"Boy am I tired, and really hungry too" Chichi blushed; remembering what they had done yet again last night. Even though she was worried about Falgon, she just couldn't help but not resist Goku. It was just the same for him too. And they had to admit, it wasn't as clumsy and strange as it was the first time. They had gotten better at it now, and that made it more enjoyable for them.

Chichi grinned like a clown and cuddled into Goku's warm chest. He smiled, quite affectionately and put an arm around her. He was getting used to this now, even though it was quite sudden. Of course, he wouldn't dare do anything of the sort outside, where others could see them. He would feel very uncomfortable with it. He wasn't a very affectionate person; he found it hard to get close to someone or to let someone get close to him. It was something that he couldn't change, even if he tried. He guessed it was because of his Grandpa. Ever since he lost him he kept a barrier of some sort around him; one that no one could break into. He didn't want to hurt like that again…not ever.

But, by taking in everything now, it seemed somehow that barrier was slowly breaking. He really liked her, there was no doubt about that, and he held such deep feelings for her, even deeper than those he had for his friends, and Krillin. No one had ever made him feel this way before. He didn't think such feelings were possible. Sure, he loved his Grandpa, but, it was so much different than this. It was like a whole new kind of 'love'. He wondered if Falgon felt this way about Chichi…

That suddenly reminded him that he had to go look for him today. It shouldn't be too hard, he knew how to feel people out, and he knew Falgon's Ki.

"Hey, Chichi. I think I better get up now, I'm going to look for Falgon, remember?" Chichi pulled away from him and nodded. She did remember. How could she not?

"I know" she replied quietly. Not sure what to say, Goku decided to get up and get dressed. He would have to leave pretty soon if he was to look for Falgon. He just wanted to get out there, find him and bring him straight back. It should be easy enough.

A few short hours later Goku was outside and ready to go. Tien and Yamcha decided they would escort him just in case of any run-ins with the so-called threat on Earth.

Krillin stood next to Bulma, a small uneasy expression on his face as he looked at the ground. Bulma noticed his expression and nudged him gently in wonder.

"What's up with you?" she asked. Krillin swallowed before looking up at her.

"Well, I guess I'm just worried, bout Goku going down there and all. Heh, plus I don't really want Tien and Yamcha to just leave me here ha-ha" he said nervously; his one hand rubbing the back of his head. Bulma frowned.

"And what's that supposed to mean? What's wrong with being stuck with me? Oh you are so pathetic I hope that freak down on Earth comes here and kicks your ass, asshole" she growled and stormed off. Krillin stood in bewilderment. He wasn't expecting that at all. He didn't mean it that way. What he was trying to say was he was worried about this thing coming to the lookout and if Yamcha, Goku and Tien were gone, he wouldn't be able to protect the girls by himself. Even if Kami was there, it seems that they wouldn't stand a chance.

"Girls. They are so strange" Krillin told himself.

A few hours had passed and Goku and the others still hadn't returned. Krillin was sat on the steps of the lookout; his mind elsewhere as he sat with his face resting in his palms.

"I wonder what's taking them so long" he thought out loud. Surely it didn't take this long to find one guy! Especially if he was human, Goku should be able to find him easy enough. Krillin sighed, "Maybe he went to get a bite to eat" he guessed.

Chichi gazed at her reflection in the mirror that stood before her. She had been sat at the vanity for more than twenty minutes….she was just staring at herself, thinking and calculating.

"What have I done?" she asked herself, "What have I become?" She closed her eyes, one delicate, innocent tear cascading down her face. She hated herself. She hated how she hurt her fiancé, she hated that fact that because of her actions her father would be disappointed and she also hated how she dragged Goku, an innocent boy, into this.

"Oh Kami what have I done?" she asked again; the sobs wanting to break free.

"My child, there is no need to cry" came a low, kind voice from behind. Chichi's eyes sprung open and widened at the sight of Kami through the mirror. She turned around to face the old God; her eyes afraid yet curious.

"Kami-Sama?" she whispered.

"Something tells me you are greatly troubled…the tears in your eyes and down your face only tells me more" Chichi looked away in shame.

"I've done such a terrible thing. I don't disserve to be here under the protection of you and Krillin…I don't disserve-" Kami silenced her with his finger to her mouth and gently he turned her to face him. He sat beside her; his long wooden stick resting up against the cupboard.

"Child, I am Earth's Guardian, and being Earth's Guardian is a hard and tiresome job. I have to make choices; choices that I sometimes wish I didn't have to make but I know that I must for the good of the Earth. I too feel such troubles. I too make mistakes. No one is perfect and no one ever will be" Chichi's face saddened some more.

"But it's my fault Kami. It's my fault Falgon left. Because of my selfishness…and my…foolishness, I have hurt him so much"

"Maybe being selfish isn't always a bad thing"

"What do you mean?" she asked quietly.

"You love your father greatly, and I know you would do anything to keep him happy. You don't love Falgon, do you Chichi?" he told her more than asked her. She shook her head.

"No" she whispered.

"You only agreed to this marriage because it's what your father wanted. Now how can you say that's a selfish act?"

"Because Falgon thinks I loved him and now I've gone and…" she stopped herself from blurting anything more out. She couldn't tell Kami what happened between her and Goku.

"Now you've gone and fallen in love with Goku. I know" She looked at him in question.

"You know?"

"I am Guardian of the Earth. I know a lot of things, especially when it comes to my successful young student. He's quite an amazing boy". Chichi smiled.

"He is". Kami took her shaking hand.

"Look at me, Chichi" he told her gently, "You are far from selfish. You are always there for your people and for your King. You thrive to do what's right for your kingdom and for your family. For once, do something for yourself. For once, let yourself be happy instead of only trying to be happy for everybody else". Chichi's eyes looked deep into his. He was right. Oh Kami…he was right.

"You disserve all the happiness in the world. And if young Goku is the source of that happiness, don't be afraid to say so. No matter who you are or who he is, you cannot stop love. And I know that he loves you Chichi. I can feel it in my old bones. He's just as afraid as you are, all he needs is reassurance that everything will be alright. Just like you". He told her, squeezing her hand lightly, "And I reassure you, everything is going to be just fine". She smiled a bright smile; her eyes glistening from the tears that refused to fall. She embraced the old Namek tightly, a thank you she wasn't sure how to say. A smile cracked up on the old Guardian's face.

"Your welcome" he told her; his one arm comforting her. The embrace lasted a few more second before Chichi pulled away.

"You are a wise kind man, Kami. It's obvious why you're the Guardian of the Earth"

"Well, I do try" he said with a slight chuckle. Chichi chuckled too; her beautiful face coming back to life with happiness. However, her smile dropped just as quickly as it appeared.

"Kami?" she whispered. He held up his hand to get silence and he stood instantly. Chichi swallowed. Something was wrong. She watched him wearily as he walked across the room to the window.

"We have a visitor" he told her.

"Goku, are you sure about this? Maybe we should just go back to Kami's, this Falgon guy obviously isn't here" Yamcha told the smaller boy.

"He has to be! I felt him! He can't have just disappeared off the face of the Earth!"

"Not that it's a bad idea" Tien added in.

"Tien, you shouldn't think like that"

"Oh really, Goku. You can't deny it! You want him out of the picture to! He's suspicious, rude and arrogant and he has Chichi"

"I don't wanna talk about that ok" Goku said quite sternly. Yamcha's eyebrows rose.

"Wow, chill man! It's the truth isn't it? There's nothing wrong with it!"

"I just don't wanna talk about it. It's never…gonna work anyway…she's a Princess. I'm just…me" he said sadly. Yamcha put his arm around him for comfort.

"Gosh I've never seen you like this. You really like her don't you?" A small blush crept up on Goku's cheeks.

"I think I more than like her"

"Then who cares if she's a princess! You're so much better than that Fal-guy you need to go back up there and tell her!"

"I can't! She's a fiancée! They are gonna get married, right? I can't just….break that up! Besides, her father would go crazy…and he scares me" he said with big eyes.

"Well, alright, it's up to you. But let me warn you. You let her go, and you are going to loose the one thing you love so much in the world. It's now...or never. She can't wait for you forever Goku" Yamcha told him. Goku stood silently and watched as Yamcha walked past him. What if he was right?