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Author's Note
Thank you and I am so sorry that this chapter is late. Computer had a major meltdown, and I lost the first draft of this chapter, and my other chapters (cries). This is mostly what the other chapter had in it, but I've added stuff on. As ever, Thank You.
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Under The Skin
Chapter 25
"Can someone please tell me why we are celebrating this holiday again?" Goku moaned, as he watched his father frolic with his niece at the dining table. "I mean, we're Saiyains after all? We have no need for these Earth holidays?"
Raditz came over to his younger brother and smiled. "I just don't want my daughter to miss out on the things other children enjoy."
"I missed out and I came out fine." Goku puffed, as he sat on one of the dining room chairs. He heard Turlus snort, and retaliated with a glare. "I still think this is stupid."
"Get over yourself KK." Turlus told as he sat opposite his brother at the dining table. "Now make yourself useful and go stop the turkey burning."
"Do it yourself, you lazy ass!" Goku hissed, thrusting his head to the side so he could not catch sight of his brother's face. "I don't care if it gets burnt! This whole thing is stupid."
"Did Chi-Chi get you anything?" Raditz questioned, setting a plate in front of Turlus. "I'm sure you're happy you got a lil something from her?"
"No, we had a fight!" Goku snipped, slouching lower into his seat, glowering at Turlus who sat before him.
"Ah, so that's why you're so grumpy? What was it over?" Turlus queried, as Goku glowered even harder. Turlus soon got the message and retreated from the conversation; it was clear the younger Saiyain didn't want to talk about it. "Is dinner ready yet?"
After a few minutes, Goku's mood refused to move. He wasn't hungry, and was sure that he didn't want to pull one of those things that go bang; it reminded him of something bad. Cherry's glee seemed to be rubbing off on the other males, but Goku just didn't care if the child was enjoying herself.
The child just made him sick, and a jolt of jealousy stabbed at him. Everyone seemed to shower the girl with love and praise, and Goku couldn't help but get a bitter taste in his mouth every time he saw the youngster. He saw his father smile at her, a smile he never gave to him. It made him feel inadequate next to the three year old. He loved her more than his own son.
"KK? Aren't you going to eat anything?" Raditz questioned, as he looked at his brothers empty plate.
"I'm not hungry." Goku answered, folding his arms across his chest.
"Unkie Carrot's a Scrooge." Cherry burbled, popping a spoonful of peas in her mouth.
"Shut up Cherry!" Goku hissed, slouching even lower into his chair.
"Okay, we get that Kakarot's in a mood. Can we enjoy our meal without fighting please?" Bardock proclaimed, giving everyone at the table a hard look.
"I'm going upstairs." Goku said as he rose from his chair.
"No you're not, you're staying here." Bardock ordered, glaring at the boy.
"I'm sorry Dad, but I stopped doing what you said a long time ago." Goku hissed, as he slammed the door behind him.
A few days later, Goku resided in his room, due to the fact that Vegeta had questioning at the police and it was minus eight outside. The snow covered the ground in a perfect blanket, and hid all the ugly marks that the earth was cursed with. Goku hated how perfect it was, and was always first to destroy its faultlessness.
"Are you going to come out of this room any time soon?" Spoke a voice from behind the door. By the sarcastic tone in the voice, Goku could tell it was Turlus. "Raditz wants to talk to you about something? It's important!"
"He can come to me, can't he?" Goku said, wrapping the thin blankets around his torso. "If he can't, then what a lazy bastard he is."
"Raditz? Lazy? You have got to be kidding me?" Turlus laughed. "At least he gets off his ass and does something productive, unlike someone I know?"
"Fuck off and get bit in the ass Turlus!" Goku swore, chucking a boot at the door. He heard footsteps move away, and Goku soon returned to looking out the window. "He's such a bastard!"
"I hope that's not me you're talking about KK?" Raditz chimed, as he walked into the room. Goku turned around, and saw Raditz holding a fat black plastic bag in his hand. "I wanna talk to you about something?"
"What like?"
"Foster care." Raditz revealed as Goku furrowed his brow in concern.
"Am I that bad, that you wanna get rid of me?"
"No, it's nothing like that." Raditz smiled reassuringly. "I just think it would be better for you. I know an excellent carer. He was Turlus and I's foster parent."
"What difference is it gonna make to me? I'm still gonna be a tearaway, who has a police record as long as Frieza's tail."
"You think that, but this is a totally different experience Kakarot. This man will teach you how to better yourself, give you the confidence to face life, and the best thing of all, to enjoy life. You wanna enjoy life, right lil dude?" Raditz told, as Goku looked solemnly at the floor. "You want a normal life, don't you?"
"Suppose, but I wanna be unique. I wanna be that guy who everyone remembers, but in a good way." Goku spoke, scratching his head. "I don't want to be remembered as the guy who nearly got killed by an assassin or the guy who is mentally troubled. I wanna be a hero."
"You can be, if you work hard and follow me to Son Gohan's house." Raditz smiled, as he rested a hand on the younger man's shoulder. "You won't regret it lil dude."
"No need to go all soppy!" Goku groaned, as Raditz handed his brother the black bag. "What's this?"
"We all gathered some stuff for you to take with you. You were in dire need of new clothes dude." Raditz spoke, as he watched Goku kick the bag lightly with his toe. "There's a coat, a night robe, pants, underwear, the whole wardrobe KK!"
"Whatever, let's go!"Goku puffed, heading out the door. "I'd do anything to get away from that screaming brat!"
"Hey, that's your niece!" Raditz scolded, following the younger Saiyain.
Half an hour later, Goku and Raditz stood outside a house in Cherry Grove. Goku wasn't too impressed with the location, because it was just across the street from Chi-Chi. He was scared what she would do if she found out he could be possibly living across the street from her. Goku began to whimper, as Raditz knocked on the bright red door.
"What's wrong Kakarot? Are you nervous?" Raditz queried, as he looked over his shoulder at his little brother. "Gohan's a nice man."
"It's nothing to do with that." Goku said, as he tried to hide himself behind the fence. "It's just Chi-Chi lives straight across the road. I fear if I live here, I'm gonna get strangled for the next few months."
"Why? Is this about the fight or the fact that you're going to be a daddy?" Raditz chuckled, as Goku's eyes went wide with shock. How did Raditz know? Was he ear wigging on him and Vegeta? "I know because you smell of hickory. Dad smelled exactly the same when Mom was pregnant with you. Plus you've started to grow stubble."
"Damn the gift of the Saiyain sense of smell, and the fact that Saiyains only grow facial hair after losing their virginity." Goku cursed, shaking his fist. He turned back to Raditz. "Who else knows? Does Dad know?"
"Yeah, and so does Turlus."
"Fuck sake man!"
The red door soon began to open and the two males awaited their greeter. The door fully opened to reveal a stout man, with a long white beard that smothered his face. He wore a bobble hat on his small head, and his body wore a brown cardigan and a pair of navy cotton trousers. The old man smiled at the duo.
"Why, hello Raditz, it's so nice to see you again. Did you have a good Christmas?"
"It was alright, but someone was in a bit of a bad mood." Raditz sniggered, thrusting his thumb in the direction of Goku, who pouted. "He's a little moody Gohan, so I'd keep a good eye on him."
"So, this is Kakarot? I'm sure I can handle him." Gohan replied, as he watched Goku's posture, turn into one of a lost little boy. He knew Goku was unsure, but he knew that he understood what his brother was doing for him. "Would you like to come in?"
"I would, but I can't. I have to take Cherry to see her mother's grave. She's been whining that Mommy's missing out." Raditz sighed, as Gohan smiled again. He turned to Goku, who seemed to be in a little world of his own, as usual. "Hey KK, I got to go. Gohan's in charge now!"
Goku moved forward, and stood before the old man, who smiled reassuringly at him. "Hi, I'm Goku."
"Goku? I thought it was Kakarot?"
"No, I just like my alternative name. Everyone, except my family call me Goku."
"Okay." Gohan grinned. He turned back to Raditz, who was walking down the path. "I'll see you soon Raditz!"
"Bye Grandpa!" Raditz yelled, as he turned a corner, and disappeared from sight.
Gohan cleared the doorway, and let Goku in. He was walked into the living room, and sat down on the cream sofa. Gohan sat down beside him, and beamed at the boy. Goku gave an awkward smile.
"Hmm, I see you're not used to people being kind to you?" Gohan spoke, as Goku lowered his head, causing his fringe to shadow his eyes. "Don't worry; I've experience with the likes of you."
"You don't know anything!" Goku hissed.
"I know you were left with your father when your mother died, and you weren't on the family record because you didn't get a birth certificate until you were reunited with your brothers again." Gohan revealed, as Goku rolled his eyes. "Roll your eyes all you want. Raditz has told me your story. Abused by your father, failing grades at school, shot a few months ago by a mad man and had a replica penis fight with a friend in Sex Ed class." Goku sniggered at the last revelation. "You're life has been eventful, and you're just eighteen years old, but you can't live like this forever. Adulthood is approaching, and it's a very scary place."
"So, I've got Vegeta. We'll both hide in a cave for the rest of our lives, like hermits." Goku spoke sarcastically. "I'm a survivor, I was fine!"
"Well you aren't, if your brother brought you here, hmm?" Gohan said as he rose from the sofa. "Now, we have rules in this house. You have to be back here by ten every night, homework must be completed, and there will be no bullying the other lodgers."
"Pfft, yeah right! Me and Vegeta stay out all night and sleep on the benches in the park and then go to school and sleep on the couches in the Sixth Form room. We do or homework when we need to do our homework. And bullying? Well, try controlling Vegeta when he comes to visit, because I am no bully." Goku spat, slouching into the sofa, with his arms crossed along his chest. "Who else is here?"
"A boy called Krillin Kamesen."
"I know him. Why's he here?"
"His grandfather was convicted of molestation, but was cleared of all charges. He works at Korin Intermediate and has to lodge there. His parents were killed when he was four and taken into his care, but his grandfather had no room for him, so he was sent to me." Gohan explained, pulling the blind open. "Would you like to see your room?"
"I guess." Goku mumbled, following Gohan out of the room. They climbed the flight of stairs, and turned right, where Goku was led to the end of the hallway to a door. He opened the door to reveal a bright red room, complete with bed, desk and wardrobe. "This will be your room. I'll leave you to unpack."
Goku walked into the room and the door was closed softly by Gohan. The room was spacious, and held a lot of light that came in the window. The bed was against the wall, and not the window, unlike his old room. The desk was by the window, which held a good view of the street. Goku then cursed to himself, when he saw the window across the street. He had a direct view of Chi-Chi, so he was probably going to hide most of the time.
He sat down on the soft bed, and brought out Thomas the black sheep. He set him on the bedside table next to his lamp. He seemed to suit his new perch. He then looked at the bag he held in his hand, and decided to empty it on the floor.
He began to sort everything out and place them into groups. As he looked at the clothes, he began to think just how horrible he must look compared to his brothers. His brothers were well groomed, and always looked their best, but Goku, he was a different story. His hair was long and straggly, filled with grease and dirt. His clothes were almost two sizes too big, and hid his lean figure. His face also showed his hardships, with dark bags under his eyes and his light scars from years of fighting. How Chi-Chi fell in love with him, he never understood why.
He decided to change out of his old clothes, and go and take a shower. He threw on the night robe he found in the bag and headed towards the bathroom for a shower. He didn't know where it was, so he shouted downstairs.
"WHERE IS THE BATHROOM?"
"IT'S THE DOOR LEFT TO THE STAIRS GOKU!" Gohan hollered, appearing at the bottom of the stairs. "DO YOU NEED ANYTHING?"
"NO THANKS!"
Twenty minutes later, Goku emerged from the bathroom, rubbing his black hair with a white fluffy towel. He walked back to his room, and found his phone was ringing. Vegeta decided to get him a phone because he was fed up of going to look for him every time he lost him. He picked it up and flicked it open, holding it close to his ear.
"Hello Vegeta!"
"WHERE ARE YOU?"
"In a new home."
"What do you mean?"
"Raditz sent me to a foster home because he thinks it will help me."
"How touching! Where is it?"
"Cherry Grove. It's just across from Chi-Chi's house." Goku whined, as he held his head in his hand. "I'm so gonna die!
"I'm coming to inspect it, see you in a while." Vegeta spoke, and soon hung up.
A knock was heard at the door, and Goku rose to answer the door. "That was quick!" He smirked sarcastically.
"Oh my Kami, he wasn't lying." Krillin whimpered, looking up at Goku, who was draped in his night robe. "I'm so gonna die."
"No you're not!" Goku breathed, leaning against the doorpost. "When Vegeta gets here, you will die!"
A Couple Of Hours Later
"Gah! I hate it here!" Goku hissed, as Vegeta sat looking out of Goku's new window. "It's just too nice. Who the hell is nice?"
"I think we've been hanging around with the wrong sort of adults." Vegeta said shutting the blind once he caught sight of the harpy across the street. "The harpy is roaming her room, I closed the blind."
"Whatever! What you wanna do?"
"Dunno? What you wanna do?"
"There is nothing to do, except to go to the New Years Bash tonight." Goku said, switching on his lamp. "We could crash it."
"Nah, people will be predicting that." Vegeta sighed, sitting on the desk. "We could try to get you and the harpy back together."
"We are not going there!" Goku frowned, turning away from Vegeta. "It's clear she doesn't want me."
"You only think that. She only said those things because she's just as scared as you are. I'm sure she has as bad insecurity as you have."
"Do you think she's thinking she might end up as neglectful as her mom was to her?" Goku questioned desperately. "Do you think that's why she was taking it out on me?"
"No! You ran out on her. I think she had a clear reason to be pissed at you." Vegeta smirked, as he watched Goku's face drop. "But still, if that's her insecurity then I don't blame her for being as scared as you. It seems to me that you understand the harpy a lil bit through this situation?"
"I do. Our family troubles are nearly identical." Goku told, leaning his chin on the heel of his hands.
"Then why don't you two work them out together then? She'll stop you turning into your father, and you'll stop her turning into her mother." Vegeta grinned triumphantly. "The only way you're going to stop these problems, is by having someone to help you. You helped me through my amnesia. Without you, I'd still be a lil priss."
"Aww, you're welcome!" Goku cooed. "But, I guess you're right. I suppose I should go see her? It has been like three weeks."
Goku rose from his bed, and began to make his way to the door. Vegeta followed suit, and the pair disappeared through the front door. Goku then poked his head back in and began to shout.
"I'm gonna go see my girlfriend. I'll be back when I'll be back!"
Goku closed the door, and draped his red scarf around his neck, whilst Vegeta fastened his coat. The boys knew they weren't going to get in the house any time soon, so it was better being prepared and wrap up warm. They both crossed the road, and walked up to the door, and hesistantly knocked the door.
"My Kakarot, aren't we valiant?"
"Stop using big words!" Goku snipped, waiting for the door to open. "I just want to get this over and done with!"
"What if she's told her father?" Vegeta wondered, as Goku's eyes went wide, fear beginning to pierce his stomach. He began to back away, as Vegeta looked on in a mixture of humour and confusion. "What's wrong Kakarot?"
"Damn you and your stupid wondering! Now you've made me scared again, you fucking twat!" Goku cursed, running down the footpath. Vegeta followed swiftly, once he saw a figure coming to the door.
The pair ended up at a roundabout at the end of Cherry Grove, sitting atop a random block that sat in the middle. Goku slid onto the hard winter grass, and lay down with his hands behind his head. Vegeta sat smirking at the unfortunate soul, which seemed to be getting on the boy's last nerve.
"Will you stop smirking at me?" Goku hissed, sitting up. "You're not the one who gonna have a mini you running around. But another you would just be hell."
"Are you saying my children are going to be brats?" Vegeta queried, raising an eyebrow to the irritated man.
"Probably."
"Good! My legacy lives on." Vegeta smiled proudly, thinking of his future children.
"Hello children." A female spoke, as the boys turned around to see Bulma standing puffing on a cigarette. "What you guys up to?"
"Kakarot's trying to talk to the harpy, but he's scared the harpy's father knows and he's gonna squish him like an ant." Vegeta told, as Goku lay down on the ground again with a groan. "As you can tell, he's being a nervous dick."
"Why am I always called something profane?" Goku snapped, kicking Vegeta from the ground. "Can you not just call me Kakarot or Goku, or whatever my name is?"
"No!" Vegeta answered, as he rose from his seat. "I will always call you a dick or a twat or..."
"Enough with the cursing, please boys?" Bulma complained, taking Vegeta's seat. "Are you apologising to Chi, Monkey Man?"
"Kind of," Goku sighed, sitting up again. "But I can't get in without her Dad knowing I'm there. 'Only Tomo and I are allowed in this house,' he said."
"You got in before." Bulma remembered. "Why not go in that way?"
"Chi wasn't pissed at me. If I went in that way, it would be a totally different story. I'd get pushed off the balcony. "Goku said, doing a backward roll, ending up on his feet.
"Her Mom, Dad and Tomo are in Silent Village for a Football match today, so she's all alone." Bulma said bored, as Goku seethed at her.
"Why didn't you tell me sooner? I wouldn't be standing here talking to you!" Goku ran across the road, as Vegeta looked on. "Well, come on Vegeta. You wanna see me fail, don't you?"
"Indeed!" Bulma and Vegeta said in unison, walking across the road to Goku, who stood waiting nervously.
Once the pair rejoined Goku, the boy dashed ahead, leaving the couple alone on the footpath. The pair picked up a quicker pace and followed Goku, who seemed that the world was going to end if he didn't see Chi-Chi.
It was not far to Chi-Chi's house, and the trio arrived a few minutes later, an anxious and slightly puffed Goku stood banging on the door.
"Open up! I just found out I needa pee!" Goku hollered, dancing slightly.
"I thought you came to talk things over?" Bulma questioned, looking at the peculiarly. "I think that's more important?"
"If my bladder explodes, then there won't be a daddy or a Goku to say he's sorry, now will there Bulma?" Goku hissed, banging on the door again.
"Open the door harpy, I'm hungry!" Vegeta yelled, looking up at Chi-Chi's window. "Kakarot says you make great pancakes!"
"Give her time. She is preggers." Bulma scolded, as the two boys glared.
The door soon opened and Chi-Chi stood draped in a flowery dress, with a cardigan covering her upper torso. She looked confusedly at the trio and then frowned once she set eyes on the boys. She went to close the door, but was stopped by Goku's foot.
"Wait Chi," Goku exclaimed, wincing in pain from his jammed foot. "I came to apologise about walking out. I know how scared you are, and how worried you are about turning into your mother. I feel the same. I don't wanna turn into my father, do I?" Chi-Chi opened the door slightly, as Goku smiled slightly. "Well, we won't turn into the terrible twosome if we work together, to prevent us turning into them. What do ya say Chilli Bean?"
"You hurt me Goku." Chi-Chi squeaked, as she looked at her feet. "How do I know you aren't going to run away again?"
"Vegeta says he'll shove a red hot poker up my ass if I run away again, plus Gohan says he'll help me with stuff and all that jazz." Goku smiled, as Chi-Chi raised her eyebrow in intrigue. "I live across the street now, with Gohan Son."
"I knew I saw you this morning!" Chi-Chi cheered, as though agreeing with herself that she was right. "You strolled passed a window upstairs? I thought you were thievin' again."
"I've no time to steal... I'm grounded." Goku moaned, crossing his arms. "I shoved Krillin's head down the toilet. He lives with me."
"I thought you came here to pee Kakarot?" Vegeta asked, looking at the boy from the corner of his eye.
"Oh yeah," Goku squealed, "Can I use your toilet?"
"Of course,"
"Does this mean we're together again?"
"You know I can't be without you." Chi-Chi smiled sweetly, embracing Goku in a small hug. "I love you after all."
"I do too, but can I go pee? We'll cuddle after!" Goku urged, as Chi-Chi moved out of the way so the boy could race upstairs.
Vegeta came in the doorway followed by Bulma, who removed her shoes. Chi-Chi closed the door and locked it, whilst the flushing of the toilet could be heard upstairs. Goku came smiling as he trudged down the stairs, removing his jacket. He walked towards Chi-Chi and hugged her tightly to his body, as Chi-Chi nuzzled her head into his neck.
"I missed you Chilli Bean."
"I missed you Monkey Man."
"Can we please study Chi?" Bulma asked impatiently, watching the couple touching moment. "We do have an exam in like a week, and I have done no revision at all!"
"Can we eat Kakarot? I haven't eaten anything since last night?" Vegeta moaned, stomping into the kitchen.
"All you two do is complain, you're meant for each other." Goku chuckled, watching as Bulma rolled her eyes. "Hey, Bulma, don't think I don't know about you and Vegeta's relationship?"
"Aww, it's so nice to be altogether again." Chi-Chi swooned, as Goku walked her into the kitchen by her hand.
End of Chapter Twenty Five
Next chapter is Chi-Chi, and that is all I know. I'm quite busy lately, as I have a painting to do for someone, and it takes a lot of time. Also, please check out my new fic, The Full Monty. Goku and Vegeta are unemployed, and need money. Goku's threatened with being chucked out by his wife, and Vegeta has to pay child support. So, in a means to stop these things happening, the two men decide to become strippers for one night only, along with a few others.
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