Happy Friday Everybody! I'm in a pretty good mood, have IOS 7, getting awesome grades in school, blah, blah, blah. Hey, hey, hey, remember when I said I'd update in four to five days? (Laughs nervously) about that… It's not completely my fault I mean summer reading and honors classes…yeah it's been 48 days. So I'm going to actually finish this now before I accidently promise update and then don't. By the way you guys are awesome for still sticking around. And for those of you who are just now reading this…you're awesome too.
Disclaimer: How many times must you rub it in that I don't own Dragon Ball Z?
(Last Time because it's been awhile…)
"You're okay," Chichi said running over to him.
"Yeah, I guess," said Gohan a little scared.
"Do you need anything? Are you hungry?" Chichi questioned.
"Um, no, but I do have one question though." Gohan said.
"What is it sweetie?" Chichi asked.
"Yeah, who are you?"
(Continuation is finally here…)
Chichi looked hysterically at her son. "What?"
Goku gave his son a look. What was going on?
Gohan stared at the two 'strangers' before him. He tilted his head trying to remember who they were.
"Gohan," Goku said. Gohan looked at his father and studied him. "You don't know who we are?" Goku questioned.
Gohan shook his head no. "I don't even know who I am."
Chichi looked horrified. Just when things seemed to be headed in the right direction…something, something always goes corrupt and it wasn't fair.
"Sorry," said Gohan looking down in shame.
This time Goku knelt in front of Gohan. "Hey, what are you sorry about?"
Gohan looked into this 'stranger's eyes and felt somewhat comforted, though he didn't know why.
"I can't remember anything," said Gohan sadly.
"Gohan, that's not your fault," Goku said back.
"You keep calling me that. Is that my name?"
Goku chuckled slightly. "Yes, yes it is, Gohan."
Gohan nodded. "Oh, but you never answered. Who are you guys?"
"I am Son Goku, but you call me daddy," said Goku. Then he stepped aside so Gohan could see Chichi. "And that's your mom. Her name is Chichi."
Gohan nodded again taking in the new found information.
"Anything else you want to know?" Goku asked cheerfully despite the situation.
"Well sure, there's a lot," Gohan said smiling too.
"Well what do you say we talk about this outside?" Goku asked.
"Yeah," Gohan beamed.
"What about you Chichi? Do you want to come too?"
Chichi stared at her two boys. How could they be so positive? But it was just like Goku to give anything a good spin.
"No, I think I'm going to finish up dinner. Don't be long, it's getting late."
Goku nodded. "C'mon Gohan," he said as he walked towards the door. Gohan followed.
Once outside, they began to stroll.
"Whoa," Goku started. "Chichi was right. It is getting late." And it was true. The sun was almost all the way set. Gohan nodded and looked around. Trees, trees, and more trees is what he saw. No neighbors, streets, or signs. Just twigs and leaves lying around everywhere.
"We live out here?" Gohan asked bewildered, "In the middle of the woods?"
Goku chuckled at his son. "Yup that's right. You've lived here all your life."
"Wow," said Gohan in awe.
"It's pretty peaceful and quiet. That's what so great about it."
"So what're we gonna do now?"
"Well, we can visit a few of your favorite spots. See if it'll jog your memory."
Gohan shook his head in agreement and followed Goku. Soon they arrived at a small little cave. Goku entered but Gohan stopped, taking in the atmosphere.
"What's up son?" Goku asked noticing his son's sudden pause.
"This place seems awfully familiar," Gohan stated taking a look around as he too entered the cave. "But I can't remember why."
Goku smiled. "C'mon there's someone here I want you to see," he said as he continued to walk.
"Someone actually lives here?" Gohan said aloud though his father kept walking forward. "Hey, wait up."
He caught up to his father. "Dad, who lives here," but his response was made by a slimy, wet sensation on his face. Gohan backed up slowly.
"Whoa, it's a dragon," said Gohan in amazement. But then the feeling went away and he simply said, "Do I like dragons?"
Goku laughed. "Of course you do. You're the one who found him."
"Oh," said Gohan. "Right, does he have a name?"
"Yeah, you named him Icarus."
"Okay," said Gohan as he pat the dragon on the head. They played for a little while before Goku thought it would be time to go.
"Alright Icarus, Gohan and I will see you later," said Goku. He petted (is that even a word?) the muzzle on the dragon once more before taking his leave with his son.
"Where are we going next daddy?" Gohan asked when they exited the cave.
"Well I had plans to go down to the river but it's later than I thought," said Goku.
"Can't we just go for a little while, please," Gohan begged. "I really want to try to remember."
"Sorry kiddo, besides your mom's getting dinner ready and there's still tomorrow," said Goku. He didn't want to have to say no, but it was late and he was looking forward dinner before Gohan woke up.
Gohan pouted.
"Hey don't be like that," said Goku. "Tell you what, tomorrow, first thing in the morning, we will come out here and I'll let you see whatever you want. How's that sound?"
Gohan sighed but agreed none the less. The two made their way back to their small little home and entered.
"Oh you two are just in time," said Chichi. "Dinner's ready."
"I'm starved," said Goku. He was about to sit down when Chichi stopped him.
"You two better go wash up first," she said, placing more food on the table.
"Right," said Goku. "C'mon Gohan, let's go."
Once finished, Goku and Gohan came back to the kitchen. Goku sat down and began to consume the food on the table. Gohan stood perplexed at how much his father ate and so quickly.
"Goku don't forget you have three other people that need to be fed," said Chichi.
Gohan looked around. What was she talking about, 'three other people'? Was there another person who lived here? Well only one way to find out.
"Mom," said Gohan. Both Chichi and Goku looked at Gohan. "Is there someone else who lives here? I mean, beside the three of us?"
Goku laughed as did Chichi. They forgot to tell him about the pregnancy…
'What's so funny,' Gohan thought. 'I'm serious.' Gohan tilted his head at his parents. Soon the laughter died down and Chichi began to explain the situation.
"Pregnant?" Gohan said shocked after hearing it.
"Mhmm," came the sound from Chichi.
"Okay then," said Gohan soaking in the fresh information.
"You should eat something. You haven't eaten all day," said Chichi.
"Oh, yeah, sure," said Gohan. He really didn't feel like eating though.
Dinner was quiet except for the plates that piled up. Gohan didn't eat much considering his saiyan appetite. Though Gohan felt he ate a lot himself. This did not go unnoticed.
"Son," Goku said as he put down the last bowl of noodles. Gohan looked at him. "Are you okay?"
"What? Yeah, I'm fine, why?" Gohan said.
"Well you didn't eat much at all," Goku said.
"I didn't?" Gohan asked confused. "Sorry, I'm just not myself."
"Hey quit apologizing," said Goku. "I told you this isn't your fault."
Gohan sighed but nodded. Chichi had also finished and was beginning to collect all the dishes and place them in the sink.
"Gohan, why don't you go back up to bed," Chichi suggested. Rest sounded good to him. Maybe he could remember something in his dreams. Gohan nodded and walked up the stairs to his bedroom. Once in the room, Gohan closed the door and sat on his bed. It bothered him so much that he couldn't remember anything. Climbing under the covers Gohan fell into a deep sleep.
(The Next Morning)
Gohan awoke to the smell of bacon in his nostrils. He rubbed his eyes and looked around. 'Nope, still nothing,' Gohan thought as he looked around the bedroom. He crawled out of bed and located the closet. 'What to wear, what to wear,' Gohan thought. He came upon a purple gi. 'Now I know I have seen this before. Maybe wearing this will bring back memories.' Gohan changed into slightly tattered gi. Obviously it had been torn before. The stitch work wasn't too great. Gohan traveled down the stairs to greet his parents in the kitchen.
"Good morning mom and dad."
Goku, who was already engaged in the process of inhaling the food on the table, looked up at his son. He was a tad surprised to see him in the gi.
"Morning son," said Goku, mouth full of food.
Chichi turned around and was completely in shock at her son's attire. But decided to let this slide but only because he didn't remember how much she disapproved. Instead she simply said, "Grab a plate and eat so you can go out with your father later." It came out harsher then intended. Gohan gave his mother a strange look before simply obeying her command.
Once again just like last night, Gohan surprised himself with how much he was able to eat. He meant to ask his father about that sometime today. After breakfast Goku stood up and gave his empty dishes to his wife who began washing them immediately. Gohan followed in his father's suit and did the same.
"Are you ready to go son?" Goku asked.
"Oh right, I almost forgot," Gohan said as he followed his father outside.
"Don't be gone long," Chichi shouted from inside.
"Don't worry Chi, we won't be," Goku said back. He then closed the door and stood by his son.
"Where are we going first dad?" Gohan asked.
"Well I was going to take you down to the river but now I think we should save that until the end."
"Okay, so where will we go now?"
Goku thought for a moment while he debated on which place they should go first. "Oh I know, perfect," he said not directly talking to his son.
"Where is it daddy?"
"We're going to see some old friends of mine. Do you remember how to fly Gohan?"
Gohan thought for a moment. Flying sounded so bizarre to him but so were a lot of things he was finding out today. Goku studied his son's facial features as he thought. Gohan shrugged his shoulders and shook his head.
"That's okay, I know another way."
Before Gohan could even speak, Goku shouted into the sky, "FLYING NIMBUS!"
Gohan cringed at the loudness of his dad's voice but that was completely forgotten as he watched as a yellow cloud came into view. The nimbus stood in front of Goku. Gohan stood perplexed as his father began speaking to the cloud.
"Hey nimbus, listen, we need a lift to master Roshi's house." Nimbus floated over to Gohan. Gohan stared at the yellow cloud.
"What are you waiting for son?"
"What?"
"Well hop on."
"Are you serious? I can actually ride this thing?"
"Mhmm. Now get on."
Gohan looked at his father. It did sound peculiar. Gohan hopped on and closed his eyes as if expecting to fall. To his surprise he didn't.
"Nimbus, don't go to fast, I want Gohan to get used to riding you again."
Soon they took flight. Gohan on the nimbus and Goku flying right beside him. Eventually the little island came into view. Goku and Gohan landed and made their way to the little pink house.
"Hello," Goku said as he opened the front door. Gohan looked around the island. He definitely knew this place, but why?
Everyone was in the same position as always, Krillan and Yamcha by the couch cushions, Master Roshi reading his perverted magazines alongside with Oolong and turtle just sitting silently in the corner. Krillan turned his head at the sound of his former friend's voice.
"Hey, what's up Goku?" The monk asked.
"I brought Gohan here to see you guys," Goku announced.
"You mean he's up?" Krillan exclaimed.
"He sure is. Hey Gohan come here for a sec."
Gohan obeyed his father's command and entered before Goku.
Krillan smiled, "Hey, way to stay alive, bro."
Gohan looked at his father, "Alive from what?"
Krillan looked at Goku strangely. Goku caught on to this and looked at Gohan. "Why don't you go upstairs and see if you can find anything that'll jog your memory."
"Okay," Gohan said happily before making his way up the stairs.
Once he was sure Gohan was not in hearing distance, Goku began.
"Gohan doesn't remember anything before last night," he started.
"Really," said Krillan.
"Yeah, it's a shame. After he woke up, I was hoping to go somewhere special to celebrate the family being at peace again," Goku stated more seriously. "But we found out he didn't remember anything after he woke up I had to put them on hold."
"Oh man Goku."
"I know, right now I'm trying to do everything I can to try to get his memory back. After our visit here, we're going to Capsule Corp."
"Don't worry Goku. Gohan'll remember, hopefully sometime soon."
"I hope you're right. I don't think it'll ever be the same between us if he doesn't remember."
"He can and he will."
Goku nodded at his friend.
(Upstairs)
Gohan began looking around the bedroom for something, anything that would help his memory. He stumbled upon a lot of familiar objects, but none familiar enough to spark anything. Gohan sighed as he continued to look around. After deciding there was no use to keep looking Gohan made his way back to the stairs but stopped to listen in on the conversation.
"We were so close," he heard his father say.
"I know," said Krillan.
"If only I'd sensed Dr. - what's his name, before he could kidnap Gohan."
'I was kidnapped,' thought Gohan. Suddenly everything was no longer in the room. Voices played back in his head and images flashed before him.
"Who are you?" asked Gohan looking at the man.
"I young man, am your seizer," the man answered.
"My seizer?" Gohan asked confused. "What's that?"
"I would think that you of all people would know what a seizer is."
Images of the old man with the coat flashed past Gohan. Gohan blinked before being transformed back to reality.
"Don't sweat it Goku."
"You're right; anyway we should probably get going. I'm going to go get Gohan."
At that moment Gohan stepped forward without realizing.
"Hey son, we should get going," Goku said.
"Uh-huh, yeah," Gohan said, confused at what just happened.
"Son, are you okay?"
"What, oh yeah, I'm fine. Why?"
"You just seemed distant, for a moment anyway."
"Oh,"
"Well let's get going."
Gohan nodded and within seconds they were again in flight. But both were in deep thought, Gohan more so than Goku.
'C'mon what was his name, what was his name?' Gohan thought to himself.
'I hope Gohan remembers soon. I don't know what to do if he doesn't,' Goku thought. He looked over at his son. The seriousness of his face made Goku confused. "Gohan,"
'Ugh c'mon brain, think, think,' Gohan continued to think. Suddenly he was in a lab.
"You," said Gohan, "What do you want from me?"
"It's not what I want from you. It's what I'm going to do with you."
"What do you mean?"
"Oh Gohan, you have much to learn."
"Who are you?"
"Well considering you can't go anywhere, I guess I can tell you. My name is Dr. Flappe. I was friends or actually best friends with Dr. Gero."
"Flappe," Gohan said aloud precipitously.
"Huh, did you just say Flappe?" Goku asked.
Gohan flashed back reality again. "What?"
"Flappe, you just said Flappe," Goku said.
"Oh, I guess I did."
Goku shrugged and turned to his nimbus.
"Hey nimbus fly a little faster, we're almost there," said Goku. Eventually they were. Goku knocked on the door to the dome shaped building. There was yelling coming from the inside but shortly after Vegeta appeared at the door.
"What do you want, you imbecile?" Vegeta grumpily answered.
"Hey Vegeta," said Goku happily despite Vegeta's bad attitude.
"What the hell do you and your spawn want now?"
"Well Gohan and I came to pay a visit."
"Well you're not wanted here," Vegeta said slamming the door. But sure enough more yelling was heard. Muffled and barely audible, but you could still here.
"You are such an unbelievable ass-hole," Bulma said before opening the door to greet her friends. (Ha ha Team Four Star, never) "Hey you two, what brings you here?" She asked happily.
"Maybe we should talk inside," said Goku.
"Oh yeah, sure, c'mon in," Bulma moved aside. They took a seat in the large living room. Vegeta stood with his back against the wall. He was debating if he should leave but he was curious.
"You feeling better Gohan," Bulma asked.
"Yeah, I guess so," Gohan answered the blue haired 'stranger.'
"Gohan lost his memory before he woke up last night."
Bulma looked at her old friend sympathetically. "Oh, well that's too bad."
"Yeah so anyway, I'm hoping that Gohan can jog his memory by seeing things and people he knows and loves."
"Well that's smart," said Bulma. She turned to Gohan. "Is there anything you want to know?"
Gohan looked around the room. "Actually yes, there is one thing that's been on my mind since last night."
"What is it," Goku asked.
"I'm sorry if this comes out the wrong way but why…why or how do you eat so much, dad?"
Goku and Bulma slightly chuckled.
"It's because I'm a saiyan," said Goku.
"A…what?" Gohan asked completely confused and lost.
Goku and Bulma explained the situation to Gohan.
"And Vegeta was the prince of all of them," said Goku pointing at Vegeta who felt himself smirk.
Gohan looked over at Vegeta and again, the atmosphere changed. He was above the woods.
"Oh and look, the saiyan prince has just arrived," said Gohan. Goku turned around to see Vegeta standing there, arms folded but with a smirk on his face. "What do you want Veggie? I'm not going to fight you now, so you mind as well go home."
"You shut your mouth. The prince takes orders from no one," said Vegeta powering up.
"Oh poor Vegeta, bothered by a mere insult."
Vegeta was about to go after the kid when Goku stopped him.
"Vegeta, stop, you can't beat him alone."
"What did I just say? The prince of all saiyans takes orders from no one."
"Veggie you really should listen to him. Otherwise you will suffer the same fate and the others," Gohan stated.
Vegeta was annoyed with Gohan staring. "Hey brat," he said coldly.
Gohan came back to his senses and realized he was staring at Vegeta. "Oops sorry about that," Gohan said.
After about an hour more of getting reacquainted Goku decided it would be best to just go home. When they landed at the house, it was time for lunch. Gohan and Goku devoured their lunches and decided to just sit in the living room. Chichi entered also.
"Gohan, if you're feeling better and you're all set with lunch it's time to study."
"Study?" Gohan asked.
"Yes, study," Chichi said back. "You're books are all set up and their right on top of your desk.
"Okay," Gohan went upstairs to his bedroom and his eyes widened at the amount of books piled up on his desk. But never the less he began working on his studies.
Every now and then he could hear the conversations downstairs with his parents.
(Downstairs)
"So where'd you take Gohan today?"
"Just a few places."
"Did you see Piccolo?"
"No that will be later on today."
Now who in the world is Piccolo? That's exactly what Gohan wanted to know. Was he a human, an animal, an alien? Gohan took a step back and immediately, he found himself standing in front of a tall green man, or at least he thought he was.
"Oh, is the little green bug getting upset with me. Anyway, it was some old guy. He goes by the name of Flappe."
"Flappe?"
"Yeah, I know, stupid name, right?"
"When and how?"
"Sometime yesterday afternoon, he kidnapped me. All I know is that I woke up in his lab, blacked out again and then he made me see things differently."
"What do you mean, differently?"
"Why don't you ask Krillan, he would know," Gohan said evilly.
"What did you do to Krillan?"
"I did all that was necessary Piccolo, all that was necessary."
"Gohan, Krillan is your friend." Piccolo shouted.
"I have no friends, especially not you"
Gohan brought himself back to reality and continued to listen in for a few more minutes before continuing to study.
"Who'd you see? Hopefully you didn't take him so see anyone one that'd have a bad influence on our son."
'Bad Influence? Like who?' Gohan thought.
"Well we saw Krillan and Bulma today."
'Krillan, he must've been the guy at the pink house on the island,' Gohan thought. And soon it was happening again.
"Listen, I've gone through some changes. And the only reason I haven't killed you is because I want you to be the messenger boy."
Krillan backed up a little. "Gohan-" was all Krillan mustered before being kicked.
"No more talking. It's my turn." Gohan said.
Krillan nodded and gulped.
"I want you to tell everybody this," Gohan said, creeping closer and closer above him. Only then had he noticed that Gohan's eyes were not the normal black eyes they usually had. They were yellow and looked menacing look to them.
"I want you to tell them, the old Gohan is gone and is never coming back. If you are looking for him, don't. The new and improved Gohan is busy with his…hobbies," Gohan said. "Remember that, you got it."
Krillan nodded only to be kicked off the building by Gohan. "That was just for my own amusement. Later," he said flying away.
This time, Gohan actually got back down to business, focusing himself entirely on studies. He kept at it for a good hour or so. His arm was getting tired and he shifted it, accidently dropping one of his books on the floor and something with it. He picked up the text book and uncovered the picture he had dropped with it. It was easily a few years old, had his mom, dad, and himself in it. He was on his dad's shoulders while his dad's other arm was around his mother. You could tell they were actually happy. The smiles looked genuine.
"Don't act innocent. You are just like father. I know you heard the conversation upstairs."
Chichi sighed. They stayed quiet.
"Don't forget Gohan, I'm carrying your little brother or sister."
"That's just great," Gohan said carelessly. It was quiet again until Gohan spoke. "I don't want anything to do with yours and father's spawn."
"Gohan, he or she will be part of your responsibility as a family too. Don't you want to help take care of him or her?"
"You know what? Yeah I'll help the child. I'll help it see the darkness as the light," Gohan said.
Gohan focused on the picture again. His mother probably didn't deserve to be treated like that. She was probably just trying to help him out. His eyes shifted towards his father.
"Are we just going to stand here because I have better things to do," Gohan spat.
"Like what?" Goku asked.
"Why do you care?"
"Because Gohan," Goku said getting irritated at his son's attitude. "I am your father."
"Maybe biologically but you are no father of mine."
"What do you mean?"
"You have done nothing to prove that you're a good father to me. Would a good father leave his family behind to train on another planet? Would a good father let his son get kidnapped 3 times? Does a good father suck his son into fighting some monstrosity when it was in the likely hood of him dying?"
Goku had remained silent.
"Truth hurts, doesn't it?"
Gohan looked down at the picture. Some things just didn't make sense. They all looked happy here, yet from what he remembered he was atrocious. 'What is wrong with me," Gohan thought back in reality. 'I was just so despicable to everybody. I don't even deserve to be here right now. Or be treated well right now. Maybe I should just leave.' Gohan left his room and made his way down the stairs but once again he was stopped by the conversation downstairs.
'Goku, that is it, I have had it. Gohan is never to even go near a battle again." He heard his mother say.
"But Chichi, Gohan is the strongest in the whole universe." His father replied.
"He could've destroyed the whole universe Goku."
"That wasn't his fault Chi. If Dr. Flappe hadn't-"
"Goku, that is my point exactly. If Gohan was never exposed to fighting, Dr. Flappe might not have had any business with him."
"You don't know that for sure Chi."
Chichi shook her head. "No, no more Goku. Gohan is done fighting, forever," she said in a low voice.
Gohan had heard enough. This was just great. He was the reason his parents were fighting, he was so mean to his friends, and he didn't even feel he deserved to be here, the list could just go on and on. Gohan went back up to his room, opened his window and jumped to the ground, tears rolling down his cheeks.
"C'mere Chichi," said Goku hugging his wife. "I don't mean to put Gohan in any immense physical danger, but fighting is in Gohan's blood, maybe not as much as mine but it's there."
"I just want my son back," Chichi wailed on her husband. "I want him to remember."
"I do too Chi, I do too."
Gohan, in the meantime, ran deeper and deeper into the woods. He couldn't tell where he was going or if he would even be back. Fast as he could and as far as his body could manage, he continued to run. Finally, legs getting tired Gohan collapsed onto his knees and began to soak the legs of his gi.
Meanwhile Goku began to pick up on Gohan's restless energy signal that was on the move. But soon it had stopped moving but still showed signs of restlessness.
"Chichi, I have to go, but I'll be right back okay?"
"Where are you going?"
Goku didn't want to tell her, but there was no use in hiding it.
"Gohan just ran away, and pretty fast too."
"What?"
"Look, I'm going to go get him. Stay here until I get back."
"You bring my son back here Goku."
With that, Goku left and sensed around for Gohan's energy. He wasn't too far away, but Goku quickened his pace to get there.
Finally Goku had seen Gohan, knees up by his face, arms around his legs, and face buried, sniffling, sitting on the ground.
"Gohan"
Gohan peeked up at his father, who did in fact notice the tears, but quickly buried his face again.
"Gohan, what's wrong?"
He continued to say nothing. He didn't even deserve to be talked to. He should just die out here, cold and alone. Goku took a seat next to his son.
"Please?"
No response.
"I really want to talk to you."
"Just go away," Gohan said suddenly, still not daring to look up. Goku was surprised of Gohan's choice of words.
"Gohan I'm not leaving until you tell me."
"Well then maybe I should go," Gohan said standing up avoiding any eye contact with his father.
"Gohan, I'm not going to let you go anywhere. Now tell me what is wrong."
Still facing the other way, Gohan answered, "Dad what's right?"
Goku was confused and watched as his son turned around to face him, still not looking him in the eyes.
"I'm a monster dad," Gohan said loudly, more and more tears spilling from his eyes.
"Gohan what're-?"
"I threaten all my friends, I insult the people I care about, and I nearly destroyed this planet-I don't even deserve to be here."
"You've got to calm down and where is all this coming from?"
"I heard you and mom talking, and this afternoon, things just started to rush back to me." Gohan stated a little calmer.
"What kind of things?"
"Like how, I endangered mom, and threatened Vegeta, and treated you. Maybe it's best that I don't even try to remember."
"Gohan, you do need to remember because there is something you need to understand."
"What else is there to understand? I'm a monstrosity."
"No you're not, and you never were."
"How can you even say that," Gohan said getting worked up again.
"Gohan, tell me exactly what it is that you remember."
"Mostly encounters and stuff but what does that have to do with-"
"With who?"
"Well Piccolo, and mom and Krillan-"
"What did you say to them?"
"I remember telling Piccolo about Dr. Flappe and how he made me see things differently and-"
"Now wait, stop right there. Here is what I want you to understand. You Gohan, my son, were never ever a monster, not ever."
"What're you talking about?" Tears were beginning to subside
"Gohan look at me."
Gohan hesitated before agreeing to do so. His father's eyes were full of sincere and passion.
"You are the most caring and sensitive and silly person I have ever met in my entire life."
"Really?"
"Of course you are and you've never been anything but that."
"What about with Dr. Flappe?"
"That's a whole other story. That wasn't your fault, just like you memory. You only remember the bad things. I'm going to try to bring some good ones. Now, c'mon, I want you to see something."
"Okay where are going?" Gohan said feeling a bit better.
"I guess you'll have to wait and see."
Gohan and his father walked back in the direction toward their house. Goku lead the way as Gohan followed.
"We are almost there," said Goku. Gohan nodded. "Now close your eyes."
"Okay…" They walked just a bit further before Goku told Gohan to open them. They stood directly in front of the river. "A river?"
"It's not just any river Gohan. There's something pretty special about this spot."
Gohan looked around. It did seem very, very familiar. He watched as his father took off his boots and stepped into the water.
"That feels good," Goku said aloud.
Gohan followed in his father's suit and did the same. But the minute both feet were in the water…
"That is so cold daddy," Gohan said shivering.
"You said the same thing 7 years ago."
Gohan looked at his father oddly. But then it came to him…
"Do you want to learn how to fish, Gohan?"
"Sure," the four year old beamed.
"Okay, first we strip of our clothing."
"Even our underwear?"
"That's really your decision, little man."
"Okay daddy," Gohan said reaching to take off his top. When both were finished, he promptly asked, "Now what?"
"Now, we step into the water." Goku took ahold of Gohan's hand before he stepped into the water. Gohan shivered at the feel of the water on his toes.
"It's cold daddy."
"You'll get used to it."
Gohan nodded and awaited his father's instructions.
"How long can you hold your breath for?"
"Um, I don't know."
"Hmm, maybe you should stay here…"
"But daddy I really want to learn."
"Okay then…"
"Oh yeah, you took me fishing and taught me how to, just like you promised to take before the Cell Games and before your fight with Vegeta like, 6 years ago.
Goku looked at his son. "I never told you about that. Did you just remember that?"
Gohan himself was shocked to hear himself say that. "I think I did."
"Do you remember anything else, like cell or frieza or-"
"Ugh, I hate them both."
"You remembered again."
"It's all just flooding back to me."
"That's good to hear son. Now C'mon little man, let's get home to tell your mom."
"Yeah, she'd flip if we kept this from her."
Goku beamed as did Gohan as they made their way back to the house.
"Chichi, we're back," Goku said as they entered the house. Chichi came from the living room to greet them.
"You're back," She nearly suffocated Gohan with that bone-crushing hug.
"Gosh mom, you haven't hugged me this tight since I got back from the Cell Games, or got back from Namek."
Chichi eyed her son. She looked at Goku who nodded. The mother held her son again.
"Don't you two ever leave me again, you hear me, ever."
Her two boys nodded and they all took a seat in the living room. They discussed all the things Gohan remembered, the whole Flappe situation, etc. etc. Chi-Chi's head rested in Goku's chest and Gohan sat on Goku's lap, half asleep.
"Well Chichi, I brought him back, just like a promised, for good this time."
"I hope so," Chichi chuckled.
"Well I'm going to bring the little man upstairs. Gohan didn't object. Goku and Chichi stood up and Goku brought his son upstairs. Gohan muttered something as Goku placed him in bed and Goku just barely caught it.
"My life is Perfect."
The End
So what did you think? Too fast, to short, to stupid, to great, review Please. Oh I think I should tell you about another story I am going to be writing to my #1 author setoxserenity! You should follow me so you know what that's about but uh, it's not exactly PG, keep that in mind. An New Kind Of Family, so just be on the lookout. (Hah, lookout-dbz and lookout-like as in keep an eye out for)
BTW: The piece that bad Gohan threatened to steal was his memory if you didn't know. And this is by far the longest chapter with over 5000 words. Happy Readings xxxx
