A few months went on by and Aru and Chidori had gotten even closer with a few more arguments mixed in the time span but they were happy.

And Aru was getting ready to do something he'd never thought he'd do before.

He fell in love so hard with Chidori from the first day he met her and now he truly felt as though it was time.

Aru paced around not sure of what to do. For that one moment he wished his mother was there to tell him what he should do but he knew that that wasn't possible. She was happy where she was, he was sure of it now and he had a feeling of what she would say anyway.

Goten walked in, "Why are you walking around like that, Aru?"

Aru stopped and stared at Chidori's younger brother and he got an idea, "Hey Goten I have a question for you"

"Go ahead but I gotta warn yah, I might be wrong"

Aru smirked a little and shook his head, "What do people usually do on this planet to marry?"

Goten stared at him blankly for a few moments before popping up with an answer, "Oh I don't know! I thought that the boy usually gives the girl a flower and BAM! Married. But I'm not really sure. You should ask my mom! She'd definitely know for sure!"

"Oh god no!"

"I'm gonna go ask her now!" he took off to find his mother and Aru tried running after him but he was too late as Goten found Chi-Chi hanging the laundry outside, "Hey mom! Aru wants to know how to marry and I told him you'd know!"

Aru's face paled as Chi-Chi suddenly looked as though she were about to either kill him, hug him or smack him. But neither happened. She just fainted.

Goten blinked down at his mother, "Uh . . . Mom? You okay? Uh-oh. Yeah she fainted. Can you help me get her inside, Aru?"

Aru sighed and picked the woman up and took her in, laying her on the couch with a cold towel on her head.

Goten fumbled with his hands, "I'm gonna go play with Trunks, Aru! Bye!"

With that the little prankster left him alone with his mother that was sure to explode when she woke up. Aru sighed, "This is going to be a long conversation, I can just tell now. Good thing Goku is with King Kai and Chidori is training with Vegeta and Piccolo today."

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Piccolo blocked Chidori's attack swiftly as she lunged at him, "Alright kid I think that's enough for today. I can tell your heart isn't in it."

Chidori glared at him but transformed back to normal, "Sorry Piccolo but I just can't help but to think something's going to happen today. Something big"

"Is it about Aru?"

Chidori looked blankly at him, "What do you mean?"

Piccolo glared at her, "I know you love him Chi. I've seen it in your eyes ever since you guys got back to Earth after calming Goku."

Chidori gulped, "Uh . . . . Is it that obvious?"

Piccolo raised a brow at her, "If I can tell then it has to be"

Chidori sighed, "I don't know. He's a great guy. He's gotten pretty strong, he's funny, smart, a blatant romantic, and he's handsome" she stopped, "Oh Dende but his flaws. He's so conceited at times and he has this thing where he just HAS to be completely organized and thorough, the bastard. But it is kind of cute to watch him when something's out of place." She sighed, "I've fallen hard haven't I, Piccolo?"

Piccolo chuckled, "Afraid so, kid"

"Shit" she grumbled, "Vegeta's gonna kill me for giving in, isn't he?" she smirked at the thought and shook her head, "Good thing he's not here until later."

Piccolo smiled, "It's alright kid. You can't help who you love. If I've learned anything from being around you all these years then it's that. When I first met you, I hated you but you just managed to get right under my skin, didn't you, brat? Anyways I suppose what I'm trying to say is that it's okay that you love Aru. There's nothing to worry about"

Chidori rubbed the back of her head, "Aw thanks Pic"

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Chi-Chi finally woke up and screamed at the top of her lungs, making Aru almost want to faint himself, "Chi-Chi it's just me!"

Chi-Chi sat up with a giant smile on her face, "Did I hear you right?! Marriage?! You want to marry my daughter, don't you!?"

Aru gave in quickly, "Yes."

Chi-Chi screamed again, "Oh thank Dende! I didn't think this would ever happen!" she jumped up all excitedly, "How do you plan to do it?"

Aru felt a bit overwhelmed, "Well actually. That's what I wanted to ask about. How do couples on your planet do it?"

Chi-Chi just stared at him, "How do people on your planet do it?"

Aru blushed, "Well. . . . Usually there are just arranged marriages on planet Fru but sometimes the male will just claim a female with a bite to the wrist as a sign and they gave them something special to them."

Chi-Chi looked disgusted, "Well that's just stupid! Although sometimes we do still have arranged marriages on Earth too but the man will first court the girl with flowers and dates but you've already been doing that with Chi. Then the man proposes to his lady with a beautiful ring leaning down on one knee to ask her to marry him" she said woofully, "And then they get married!"

Aru already had a lot of questions, "How?"

"Well you invite many people who are important to you and the girl to an event where a pastor comes before the two of you and asks you questions such as if you'd love and care for one another forever an at the end you kiss and that's it! Then you're married as husband and wife!"

"Oh. Okay. That doesn't seem too complicated. So I have to lean on one knee and propose to her with a ring? But where would I get a ring?!"

Chi-Chi chuckled at him, "Oh you don't have to have a ring. Goku proposed to me years ago without one and I still accepted. He promised me since we were kids after all" she blushed at the romantic thought and Aru felt out of place.

"Oh. Okay"

'Dammit. So I still have to make it as romantic as possible for her though. She deserves the best so what should I do? She loves staying outside, she loves eating, looking at the stars-'

He stopped himself and a lightbulb went off, 'I got it!'

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When Chidori got back home from training, the first thing she saw was Aru laying his head on the table, snoring, obviously asleep. Chidori almost had to giggle at him but then noticed the papers under his arms. She got curious.

She snuck over quietly and peered at the 'plans'. A deep blush suddenly covered her face and she quickly teleported out of the house and up at Dende's tower.

"Dende!"

The small green Namekian didn't seem all that shocked, "Yes, Chi?"

Chidori ran to him and grabbed him by his robes, "Aru's gonna ask me to marry him!"

Dende blinked and suddenly smiled, "Really!? That's great, Chi!"

Chidori groaned, "Dammit, Dende! This is serious! What do I do? I can't get married! Then he'll expect me to have kids with him and I can't do that!"

"Why not?" Dende didn't understand, "I thought it was in the nature of your species to reproduce?"

"Dende! If I get pregnant and something horrible happens then I can't protect the Earth! What will happen then?"

Dende smiled softly at her and took her hand gently, "Easy there Chidori. You love him, don't you? I don't even have to ask. I know you do. And if I truly know you then I'd also be right in saying that you'd find a way, Chi. You always find a way"

Chidori hugged him, "Thanks Dende. You always know just what to say. Except for Piccolo, I mean but he's not as emotionally understanding as you are"

Dende smiled at her, "So when is he planning on asking you, if I may ask?"

Chidori sighed, "I think pretty soon. I caught him sleeping on the table with his hands over his little romantic plans."

Dende smiled at her again and took her hand, "Well I wish you the best Chidori. You should probably go back home now. I sense your father is back and I really don't want to see him angry like that again."

It was sort of a joke, she knew it, but then again it really wasn't, "Right. I'll see you later, Dende"

She teleported back home only to find Aru wasn't at the table again and the plans weren't on the table anymore.

'He must have felt some of my ki before I left and got all frantic.'

Just then she felt her father's ki from behind her and she grinned, "Dad!" she turned around and hugged him, earning her a laugh.

"Hey sweety. How was your day with Piccolo?"

Chidori wanted to wait. She didn't want her father to know quite yet about Aru's plans so she just answered the question, "It was alright. Hey have you seen mom? And where's Aru?"

Goku looked a bit lost himself, "Hm. I don't know. Wait. Yeah they're in the living room. Come on"

She followed him but as soon as they appeared in the living room, the two instantly stopped talking.

"Oh uh. . . . Hey guys. Chidori! How was your day?" he jumped up and ran over to hug her, a slight purr in his throat.

Chidori growled affectionately, "It was good. You're nervous. Why, Aru?"

Aru sweat a bit, "Uh. . . . Nothing. I'm fine"

Chidori smiled and pretended she didn't know, "Alright. Just relax, Aru. Geez you're tense." She teased him with her tail and he blushed.

Goku's stomach growled, "Ulp! Well I'm hungry! I'll be in the kitchen, guys!"

He tried to leave but Aru stopped him, "Um. Actually Goku? I need to speak with you"

Goku glanced at the boy and Aru continued, "Alone. Is that alright?"

Goku took in Aru's appearance and nervous attitude, narrowing his eyes a little but he just nodded, "Yeah. Sure"

Goku grasped Aru's arm and noticed Chidori's nervous look, "Don't worry, Chi. I won't hurt him. I promise"

Aru thought in his head, 'Oh dear lord I hope he keeps his promises'

Aru gulped as Goku teleported them in the desert, "So what is it you wanted to talk to me about, Aru?"

Aru panicked a little. He was afraid of Goku, that was for sure but he was positive he would keep his promise. For now at least.

"Uh Goku . . . As you know. I love your daughter." Goku raised a brow and crossed his arms, making Aru feel even more uneasy.

"Uh . . . These past couple of months have been the greatest in my life since I've met Chidori. This feelings is something I never thought I'd feel."

Goku's eyes softened a little, "What are you trying to say, Aru?"

Aru braved up and looked Goku in dead in the eyes, "Son Goku. I'd like to marry your daughter. Would you give me your permission, sir?"

Goku's eyes widened in shock but really looked at a loss. He wasn't sure of what to do. Aru did really make her happy but was Chidori truly ready for that step in her life? Would she even take him? Should he let that choice even happen?

Goku sighed, remembering when he had tried to kill Aru.

'He really is a good kid. He tried to help Chidori in calming me in that form. He makes her happy. He makes her smile. He watches out for her and takes care of her.'

He looked back at Aru in the eyes and only saw determination and utter hope. He gave in and nodded.

"Alright Aru. I'll trust you to take care of my girl. You're a good kid. You really are. Just don't ever hurt her. Or I'll kill you"

Aru's eyes gleamed with happiness, "Really?! You'll let me?! You'll-?!"

Goku nodded with a slight smile only making Aru grin even more, "I swear sir. I won't make you regret this. I'll cherish Chidori every day of my life. I love her so much. She's everything to me"

Goku nodded, "I believe you. Now let's go back home, huh? They're probably wondering whether or not you're still alive"

With that, they teleported back to the Son home, a grin still plastered on Aru's face. He caught Chidori's stare and he gulped, happiness still in his eyes.

Goku slapped his back encouragingly, "Go on. Go ahead and ask her."

Aru grinned at Chidori, "Hey Chi, do you mind if we go outside for a while and talk?"

Chidori's heart raced and she nodded, "Okay"

They slowly walked outside and left Chi-Chi and Goku alone inside. Chi-Chi hugged her husband, "I'm so proud of you"

Goku chuckled, "They'll make a great couple. Won't they?"

Chi-Chi agreed, "Just like you and me"

Goku hugged her back, holding her close to him, "Yeah. Just like you and me"

Meanwhile outside, Chidori and Aru flew around until they landed in a tall tree in front of the half-moon and they instinctively twirled their tails around each other's.

Moments that seemed like hours passed until finally Chidori asked, "So what did you want to talk about, Aru?"

Aru smiled at the moon and then to Chidori, "You know I love you, right?"

Chidori flushed as Aru placed his hand on her face, "I love you so much, Chidori. I don't ever want to let you go or see you leave." He pressed his forehead against hers and breathed in her scent, "You're the best thing that's ever happened to me, you know that?"

Chidori smiled, "I love you too, Aru. I've never met a man like you before. You're . . . . my love"

Aru smiled and pulled out a small makeshift ring he made out of small vine, "Will you spend the rest of your life with me, Chi?"

Chidori couldn't form words at first. She never thought she'd feel this way. Especially about the opposite sex.

"Will you marry me?" he whispered so hopefully into her ear.

Chidori smiled widely and nodded, "Of course, Aru."

He placed the ring delicately on her finger and in the moment, they kissed so beautifully before the moon, their tails squeezing the other. Aru kissed her so passionately, she was almost at a loss for breathe when he pulled away, "I love you so much, Chidori Son"

Chidori kissed him once more, "I love you too, Aru." She hadn't even realized that tears ran down her cheeks, she was so happy.

Aru nuzzled her and Chidori nuzzled back. They just sat there in the moonlight, comforted by each other's presence and silence. Not even the end of the world would separate them from this moment.

It was extraordinary.

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Sorry for the late update guys. I just started back up with college so it's been a bit hectic Hoep you all loved the chapter. I promise that DBS will start in the next chapter!

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