Goten was stocking the shipments of dog food that had just arrived this morning. He started working at Hercule's Pet Shop a week ago, but he got right into the swing of things. After he finished stocking the shelves, he came up to the front desk to see his boss talking with a customer. The customer left and the boss's attention went to Goten.
"You've been doing a good job Goten."
"Thanks Mr. Sin-gee."
"I'm sure glad Mr. Satan recommended you. I never had so many customers saying how much they appreciate your services."
"It's no problem. I really like this job."
"Well good, now get back to work."
"I will."
Goten was in the middle of grooming a dog when his boss came into the room with a worried look on his face. "Mr. Sin-gee, what's wrong?"
"There's someone here who claims to be your grandfather. He wants to see you, but he looked pretty suspicious to me with what he's wearing."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of this."
He put down the brush he was holding and walked out into the front of the store to see a tall figure dressed in black. The figure started to walk outside, and Goten followed him. He followed the figure to a secluded spot, and the figure stopped before him. "Who are you?"
"I'm not here to hurt you although it's ironic considering who I used to be."
"Why did you say you were my grandfather? My grandfather died when my father was little."
"I am not Gohan. I'm your biological Grandfather. Your father's real father. Allow me to introduce myself." He brought down his hood. "My name is Bardock."
Goten's eyes widened. He was practically the splitting image of his father. He knew he was supposed to be dead so what was he doing here. "H-how is this possible?"
"Some fat blue guy sent me down here to set some things straight."
"Oh! You mean King Kai."
"Yeah.'
"So what exactly do you have to set straight on earth?"
"There's been a rift between you and Kakarott, my son."
"My dad's name is Goku now."
"Right, I also have some mends to make with him as well."
"Like what?"
"I think he deserves to know about his life before he came to earth."
"Sure, it makes sense, but you can't help me."
"I never held my son but before my death I knew what he was going to become. It made proud to know someone would defeat the monster that blew up my home."
"Frieza."
"Yes and then I come to know my son has settled down, gotten married with a son and then you come along, the second son."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"You're something special kid."
"Believe me I'm not, and I don't know what you mean. I have to get back to work." Before he could go back inside, his boss came out to him.
"Mr. Sin-gee."
"Take the day off Goten. You've done a good job. I insist."
"Thank you."
Goten turned to face his grandfather. "Well, why am I special?"
"Well I don't now about you, but I think the person whose been keeping a close watch over you thinks you're pretty special to them. You know I think that's something you'll have to figure out for yourself though."
"Someone's here?"
"Yeah, I thought you would've sensed its energy."
It was familiar, and he knew by the butterflies in his stomach whose it was. "Trunks."
"So, You've heard everything," said Bardock. "And you would be?"
"Trunks Briefs, son of Vegeta."
"Prince Vegeta's son, interesting. I'm surprised he's settle down much less found love with a human woman."
"Well people change. He's a good person now."
"So, you know all the horrible things he's done right?"
"All in the past where it's intended to stay but it's funny coming from your mouth. You killed groups of innocents and took their planets for Frieza without a thought."
"I admit that it was wrong working for that monster, and I agree about the past, it should stay in the past. So, you know my grandson?"
"We've been best friends ever since he was born. I've always looked out for him."
"Is that right? Well it's nice to meet you Trunks.
They shook hands, and Goten sighed in relief. "I'm sorry I have to admit I thought you were going to kill each other."
"Not much point in it. I'm already dead," said Bardock.
"So, you want to see your family?" asked Goten.
They were on their way to Goten's home. He could sense his grandfather's nervousness while Trunks was still suspicious of him, and his intentions on Earth. They landed near the house, and Goten could sense his father coming out. When he did, he was surprised to see the man before him.
"Kakarott."
"Father, how?"
"I'll explain everything later but what you need to know now is that I have been sent here to help mend the relationship with your son and to develop ours before I have to go back in a year."
"Why?"
"It's the only way I can go to heaven."
"So let me get this straight, if you help Goku and Goten mend their relationship and reveal to your son his life before earth, then you get to go to heaven. Is that about the size of it?" asked Trunks.
"Wow. You got a smart friend here Goten. Maybe you should tell him to stay out of our business."
"Well I've never had much luck of that. Why start now?" Goten looked at Trunks who smirked right back at him.
"Do you two have a mind connection or something?"
"You could say that. We fused when we were children," said Goten.
"That's a very old saiyan practice. History says that when two saiyans fuse, there's a risk they become mated for life." He turned to Trunks. "I would hope you're not mated to that rich, cocky, snob and Vegeta's son no less. I'm very disappointed."
He watched his grandfather walk away with his father to talk and discuss some things. "Yeah well get in line," said Goten. He looked over to Trunks whose face was covered by his hair. Goten walked up to him but before he could get to him, Trunks spoke.
"Do-do you think he's right?"
"About being mated to each other. I don't know for sure."
"How do we find out?"
"Well I think some saiyan history would help right about now but where would we start?"
"I would probably want to know if any saiyan males mated without fusion, but I don't know the answer."
"It was looked down upon. Any saiyan males found together were put through a torturous death," said Vegeta.
"Dad. You heard about Bardock?" asked Trunks.
"Yes, I could sense him from where I was."
"What do you think?"
"I don't know but keep a close eye." Trunks nodded along with Goten as Bardock returned with his son.
Bardock grinned. "Vegeta, what a surprise. Should've known you'd show up." He turned to his son. "Is it alright to meet the rest of your family?"
"Sure you can," said Goku. "I trust you." He turned to his son before he took his father inside.
Vegeta came up to Goten. "What was that all about brat?"
"It means he's not here to harm anyone."
"What! You believe him."
"He's my father. I believe him."
Vegeta leaned in to Goten's ear. "I know you know." Goten's eyes widened as Vegeta flew off in the direction of home.
Trunks walked up to Goten and looked at him in curiosity. "What did my father say to you?"
"He knows Trunk."
"He knows what?"
"That I love you."
"WHAT!" exclaimed Chi-chi and Bardock.
"Oh no," said Goten. He turned to his best friend. "Trunks, I think you should get out of here."
"Goten, you know I can't do that."
"Please Trunks. I don't want you to get yelled at. I'll deal with their wrath. Besides I can take care of myself. I'll be ok."
"Alright fine Goten." Trunks flew away as Goten watched him. He turned to his mother and grandfather who were waiting for an explanation.
Trunks couldn't shake the worry he was feeling for Goten, but he made it pretty clear that he could handle his family himself. Quite frankly Trunks thought it was a lot to take on. He landed in the back yard and came in into the kitchen to see his mother had just hung up the phone. "Hey mom."
"Well there's my baby boy."
"Mom, really, you have to call me that?"
"What? You're my baby even though you're a man."
"Gee thanks mom so who was that on the phone?"
"That was Marron. She wants to see you again."
"What? I thought I made it clear that I didn't want to be with her."
"What did you do?'
"I just went on one date with her."
"Are you serious? Why did you do that?"
"Oh I don't know I thought I see if I had any feelings towards her, and it turns out I didn't."
"Well you'll have to call her back and let her know that you don't want to see her again, but I want to know what happened at the Son's house."
"How much did dad tell you?"
"Well, that Goten's grandfather is back for a little while, and he has something's to deal with before he goes back to other world. Vegeta says he's not to be trusted."
"So what do you think?"
"I agree with your father. He was very serious about his concerns."
"I am to."
"What are you worried about sweetie?"
"I learned recently from Goten that he loves me, and Bardock and Chi-chi happened to over hear his confession to me. He told me to leave, so I wouldn't have to deal with their harsh judgments."
"Wow! That's love right there." She felt his eyes on her. "And don't glare at me young man." She turned to face him with serious eyes. "Do you love him to?"
"I don't want to discuss this mother. I'm going to my room."
She sighed as he disappeared around the corner. She turned towards the sink to see dirty dishes. She finished them and before she could turn around, she could feel Vegeta in the room. "Bulma, what are you thinking?"
"Huh oh I'm just curious." She turned to face her mate. "What do you think about Goten admitting that he loves Trunks?"
"It was not accepted on my planet, but I realize this is earth. Kakarot's brat has feelings for my son. My son, I have no clue but if he does love the brat, there's no way I could stop him from being with him."
"Good answer." Bulma smiled at him. "You want to know what else is good?" She stood before him, very close to where their bodies were almost touching. She heard Vegeta grunt before she kissed him. He deepened the kiss. They didn't see the smiling face of their daughter, spying around the corner. She turned quickly and walked down the hall to her room.
