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Chapter 10: Bittersweet symphony

Goten and Bra were sleeping peacefully next to each other until an alarm went on.

Goten: -sleepy- what, where…? –half closed eyes-

Bra turned the alarm clock off and looked at it

Bra: -sleepy- it's 7:15

Goten: -snoaring- can't we sleep a bit…-getting asleep again-

Bra: -stretching out- we could if it was Sunday but it's stupid monday –spanking Goten- we have to go.

She got out of bed and went to the kitchen. She suddenly felt dizzy but decided to let it go. She then went for her favourite tea bag and smelled the sweet scent of it when suddenly she started feeling sick. Goten walked, zombie like, towards the kitchen.

Goten: what are you do…?

Bra ran past him and straight to the bathroom.

Goten: what the…?

He went toward the bathroom and knocked on the door.

Goten: Bra, are you ok?

Bra went out looking pale and sick.

Goten: woah, you look horr….

Bra looked at him with a killing face.

Goten: …endously good.

Bra: I feel awful –getting to bed-

Goten sat next to her and touched her forehead and then his.

Goten: oh, I think you have a fever.

Bra: really? oh man…

Goten: you should stay here for today.-worried.

Bra: no, I have to… -getting up-

Goten took her by surprise and got her back to bed

Goten: you're not going anywhere. I'll let them know you couldn't make it today. You need to rest.

Bra: but, what am I going to do all by myself all day? –sad.

Goten: uhmm, let's see –grabbing his chin with his hand and looking up- you could watch tons of movies or read, like you like to, either way I'll stay with you today.

Bra: pfft why don't you just call Marron to take care of me?

Goten: what? Don't you think I can take care of you?

Bra: of course you can but…

Goten: besides Marron's busy taking care of her twins so you better prepare for a Goten's daycare experience –rubbing his hands together.

Goten prepared her hot soup and a special beverage his mother used to give them as kids. He tugged her in bed and put a bag of ice on her forehead. He managed to get her fever down. For the next few days, her fever was gone yet the sickness continued.

Marron's place

Marron: hey Bra, how have you been? –smiling at her.

Marron was holding her twins, Jace and Jade, on each arm. The boy had golden hair and deep blue eyes, while the girl had the same eyes but different hair color, purple.

Bra: hello, new mommy, looking good.

Marron: -giggling-

Bra: aww, these guys are so cute. –caressing their heads.

Marron: yeah, only when they're sleeping though.

Bra smiled

Marron: so, when are you two…

Bra: -coughing- well, not now I mean I don't know, it'll come in time.

Marron: you never actually pictured a family did you? Not even when you were a child.

Bra: well, it's just I've always thought about myself and work, I never even imagined being married at this age and specially not with Goten.

Marron: yeah, that was definitely a surprise for all of us.

Bra: yeah –giggle- oh, I have to go now, I made an appointment with the doctor.

Marron: are you ok?

Bra: yeah, I've been feeling bad lately. I get back aches and I have no appetite.

Marron: well that ain't normal. Let me go with you.

Doctor's

Doctor: we found nothing wrong with you miss

Bra: really? that's good to hear –relieved.

Marron: but then, why is she feeling ill?

Bra turned to look back at the doctor.

Doctor: oh I don't know, probably because of the baby but...

Bra and Marron: what baby?

Doctor: miss, congratulations, you're a new mom to be.

Bra: -scared- WHAT?!

Marron: OH MY GOD! –happy and excited.

Marron and the doctor congratulated Bra but she was left in shock.

Goten went to pick them up at the hospital since he got off early from work.

Goten: hey, how was your…appointment? –noticing Bra's shocked face- are you ok? Did something happen? –concerned looking all over Bra.

Bra was still pale and shocked from the news.

Marron: congratulations Goten –patting his back.

Goten: uh thank you… what for exactly? –confused.

Marron: come on Bra, tell him.

Goten: tell me what? Bra? -grabbing her arms and shaking her a little.

Bra: -looking at Goten's shirt- We are…I'm…

Goten: -still concerned- what?!

Marron: PREGNANT! –she then covered her mouth with her hands.

Goten's expression changed immediately. His eyes widened, his face went pale and he froze. Bra then turned to look at his face.

Bra: Goten? –scared.

Goten let go off her and was about to scream out something.

Marron: don't panic!

Goten: -refraining himself from screaming- I-I-I'm…gonna be a…

Marron: yeah you are, Mr. Lucky.

Bra: Goten, are you ok? –still scared.

Marron: of course he is, he's just a little shocked, aren't you Go…

Goten fainted.

Bra: Goten!

Marron: well, what do you know?

Few hours later, Goten started to react and saw many faces looking at him.

Goten: where am I?

Chi-chi: oh thank god he woke up.

Gohan: you're at Bulma's, we came here to see you.

Goten: what happened?

Pan: what a sissy, uncle. Fainting with such good news.

Videl: Pan!

Pan: what?

Goten's face went blank again.

Trunks: oh great, he's fainting again.

Chi-chi: no he's not. –she slaps him twice.

Goten: oww!

Vegeta: hmm, just like I expected him to react.

Bulma: not like you didn't jaw drop or anything when I told you about Trunks. –teasing him.

Vegeta gulped

Goten: where's Bra? –looking around.

Bulma: she went to her room to take a nap while you woke up.

Goten: I have to see her –he went up to her room.

Bulma: aww, can you imagine how that kid will be. With Bra's intelligence.

Chi chi: and my Goten's heart.

Videl: well, it'll certainly be a beautiful baby.

Trunks: or he could have my sister's temper.

Pan: and my uncle's intelligence.

Everyody burst in laughter

Goten: Bra? –going into her room.

Bra was sitting on her old couch and she was looking at some pictures.

Bra: oh, you're back?

Goten: yeah, sorry for worrying you. What are you doing? –sitting next to her.

Bra: nothing much –gasping- just, looking at some old pictures.

The pictures showed Bra as a baby, another with baby Trunks and Goten and other with Marron's twins.

Goten: ba-baby pictures?

Bra: I didn't faint like you did but I think I'm still quite shocked.

Goten: (-.-) yeah, sorry about that.

Bra: It's just I never planned for this to happen.

Goten: I know, neither did I.

Bra: aren't you scared?

Goten: to death, I never imagined myself becoming a…

Bra: dad?

Goten: well, yeah. I don't even know how to feel right now. I'm dying of happiness and excitement but I'm also scared as hell. What if I'm not daddy material? What if he or she doesn't like me at all?

Bra: -laughing- of course you're daddy material. After all your mother taught you and Gohan well. I mean look at him, he's a perfect example.

Goten: what if I'm more like my dad? –worried.

Bra: Even better, you'll love him or her even more. I'm sure you'll be an excellent father. It's me I'm worried about.

Goten: what do you mean?

Bra: well, I've never had a good relationship with kids, they all hate me.

Goten: what are you talking about? –laughing.

Bra: for real, every time I carry a baby is like I'm the devil itself. They start crying nonstop. Besides I'm nothing like my mother in terms of affection and child care. Unfortunately I got those from my dad.

Goten: I'm sure that'll change with this …our baby. You are responsible, mature, smart and caring, you'll be a wonderful mother.

Bra: no I won't. You'll be the favourite parent and I'll be the demonic mother.

Goten laughed out loud.

Bra: it's no joke –giggling a little-

Goten: well, you know what, maybe we'll be the worst parents ever but I'm pretty sure our family will be the best one around –winking.

Bra: family?

Goten: well we are one now aren't we?

Bra: Fine, let's be the best worst parents for this baby. –smiling widely while touching her belly.

Goten: now we're talking. –hugging her.

Author's Note: just one more ;) RV