Trunks was blushing madly as he waited on the couch in the living room of his parents' house. He shook his head in disbelief. He couldn't believe it happened again. He had walked in on his parents having sex. He sighed. 'Why does this keep happening to me?'

"Trunks," said his father.

He couldn't even look at his dad. "Sorry about the interruption."

"Don't worry son, we were finished."

"Gee thanks for telling me," he cringed as his father joined him on the couch.

"It's a natural way of life. I don't know why you're so disgusted."

"Maybe we can change the subject now."

"All right son, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Well," he blushed, "speaking of sex—

"It's time for you to mate with Kakarott's youngest brat."

"His name is Goten dad, Goten. The guy's been coming over to the house ever since he was born. You'd think you'd be able to call him by his name. Besides, he'll be part of the family soon enough. It's time you show him some respect."

Vegeta was amused how worked up his son got over Goten. "It's about time you showed some backbone."

"I love him. You better believe I'd stick up for him."

"Good, now what do you want to know about bonding?"

"Anything you can tell me that's not in your saiyan history book."

"Well you know about the stages of bonding: spiritual, emotional, and physical. What they don't tell you in the book is how hard it really is to be connected to someone else. It takes all of your being to survive in the bond. You have to really think about if this is something you both want. If there are doubts and you both go through with it, it could destroy you both."

"But you and mom bonded and you're both going strong."

"Yes, we didn't let anyone see our struggles but it's a little bit less severe because we're not both saiyans. I was even surprised at her perseverance through it all. She's stronger than I ever though possible for a human."

"I have to bond with Goten. I can't imagine anyone more strong than him. Besides I know I'll die if I don't. I have no choice in the matter, and he has no choice either."

"I was almost hoping there was no ultimatum for you Trunks. Have you told Goten about this?"

"No, I don't want to pressure him too soon into something he's not ready for."

"How much time do you have?"

"A month at the most. Did mom know about this condition some saiyans go through?"

"No, luckily we bonded before my time was up. Every saiyan's life span is different when it comes to bonding."

"I'm going to have to talk to Goten about this."

"The sooner the better Trunks."

"I understand father."