Goten had finished explaining what happened with Kakarot and the hooded figure. Gohan and Videl had come over to learn about what happened.

Goku sighed, "So now we have these hooded creeps following the kids around, and not just them but some other groups we don't know anything about? I don't like this, we don't have any idea what we're dealing with and that means they have the advantage."

"Where are the kids right now?" Videl asked.

"Kakarot is asleep upstairs and Cheena is up there with him." Roza answered.

Gohan stood up, "Listen I need to talk with both of them."

Goten immediately stood up as well, "Gohan, don't even think about it. You're thinking that since these enemies are after Kakarot that it will also put Cheena in danger because she hangs around Kakarot so much. Well don't you even think about hurting my son."

Gohan shook his head, "That wasn't what I was thinking. Please Goten, I just need to do this."

"Fine but if I get even a small sense something wrong is happening upstairs I'm coming up there." Goten warned as he sat back down.

Gohan sighed and walked upstairs. He opened the door and saw Cheena in Kakarot's arm and her head resting on his chest. Both were sound asleep. Knowing he couldn't wait any longer to apologize, he put down his apology in writing and left the message in Cheena's left hand.

About an hour later Kakarot woke up and saw Cheena resting her head on his chest and fast asleep in his arms. That made him smile, but he frowned when he remembered how he ended up here.

"I'm a freak. Sorry Cheena…I know I promised to never leave you but I also promised I would protect you. If I'm a danger to you then I have to leave to make sure I don't hurt you." Kakarot began to gently stroke cheek.

He smiled sadly, "Besides you'll be okay without me around. You have our whole family to watch over you. And you'll make new friends like Kyle and Phillip. I think we both know you're better at making friends than I am. My parents will miss me too, but I'm sure they'll have another baby one day and then they wont need me anymore. Uncle Gohan was right…." Kakarot let a few tears escape his yes, "I shouldn't be a part of this family….I should be locked away forever….I don't want hurt anyone….especially you, Cheena."

Kakarot gently lifted her off of his chest. He got out of bed and kissed Cheena's cheek, "Goodbye Cheena. I'm going to miss you so much."

Just then Kakarot noticed the piece of paper in her hand. He took it from her and began to read his uncle's message. What he read was enough to make him cry. More importantly it made him change his mind about leaving. He put the letter down and immediately woke Cheena up.

"Kakarot?" She said with a sleepy tone.

Kakarot put his arms around her and pulled her into a hug, "Come here, Cheena."

Cheena was confused and worried, "Why are you crying? Kakarot, if it's about your mental issues then don't be sad. I don't care if there is something wrong with your brain, you're still Kakarot at heart. You're still my best friend and nothing can change that. I'm not afraid of you."

Kakarot hugged her tighter, "I know. I just never realized how much I really meant to you until now."

Cheena looked at him curiously, "What do you mean?"

"Here read your father's message." Kakarot handed her the paper.

Cheena looked at the message and began to read it:

"Cheena, I meant to tell you this in person but maybe it's better this way. I know I've been hard on Kakarot lately and I know that I've upset you. By now I'm sure Kakarot has told you about his mental illnesses. I was afraid of what he could become and what he could do to you if he ever lost control of himself. You don't understand right now but you will when you have children of your own someday. Parents sometimes act irrationally because of the fear of losing their children. Fathers are supposed to be the protectors and providers of their families, and while fathers love their sons, they are especially protective of their daughters. The bond between a father and daughter is something so amazing I can't possibly begin to even describe it in words.

I know that doesn't excuse the way I've been treating Kakarot, and I wont make any excuse for my for my actions and words against him. I want you to know that I do love Kakarot. He's my nephew but he also has been your best friend and your protector. I can't thank him enough for the love and devotion he has toward you.

Now that he knows the truth I'm sure he's confused and doesn't know how to react to all this. If he's anything like his father or I then he probably is worried himself about what he is capable of. My guess is that he is starting to believe he's a monster. All the times I have called him a monster is probably convincing him further into believing that. But I want him to know something. You may not remember but there was something that happened a few years ago that he should know about it.

When you and Kakarot were about 3 years old we had a picnic near the lake. It was a perfect day. The kind of day that makes you really appreciate being alive and having a family. You and Kakarot were chasing each other around in a game of tag. We should have been keeping an eye on you kids but for some reason we got distracted with preparing the food and lost track of you both.

When we couldn't find either of you close by we all panicked. Goten, grandpa Goku, and I began searching the forest for you both. We all sensed a sudden rise in Kakarot's power level and rushed to where the signal had come from. We found you both laying on the shore of the river a couple of miles downstream from where our picnic was set up. You were both unconscious with Kakarot laying on top of you protectively. Both of you were cold and wet so we knew you had been in the river. Goten and I got you both home quickly and sat in front of the fireplace holding you both in our arms with blankets wrapped around each of you.

You were the first to wake up so I asked if you were okay and what happened to you two. You explained that you both went into the forest to play and ended up at the river on the other side of the forest. Kakarot was playing too rough and accidentally pushed you into the water. Without a moment of hesitation he began running across the shore following you as the currents took you downstream. You guys didn't know how to fly yet. Kakarot was trying to find spot to grab you out of the water but you were starting to be drug under the water and he knew he didn't have any time to waste. Kakarot jumped into the water and tried his hardest to swim to you but the currents were too strong.

You both were heading to a spot in the lake filled with sharp jagged rocks. You said Kakarot began to glow yellow and his hair flashed yellow. He screamed and the next thing you knew he was flying in the air pulling you out of the water and flew straight for the shore where you both passed out.

Needless to say Goten and I were shocked at the story you told. Kakarot didn't achieve super saiyan that day but he had somehow tapped into it's power long enough to save you. Kakarot had actually overdid and due to using so much power to save you his immune system got weak. Kakarot was sick for the next couple of weeks. You wanted to be there with him to make sure he was okay. Every day you spent in his bed until he got better. One day he was sick I was going to take you to the new theme park that had opened in Hercule City. I knew you had wanted to go to the grand opening for months now and that tickets to the opening day were rare. You didn't want to go and so I asked you why not. The answer you gave me is something that has stuck with me in the back of my mind since that day. You looked at and answered honestly and simply, "Daddy, I can live without some silly theme park. But I can't live without Kakarot. What if he dies…" you never finished your sentence because you began crying just at the thought of losing Kakarot. "I don't want Kakarot to die, daddy." You cried and cried for an hour until you couldn't cry anymore.

The reason I brought that event up is because I wanted Kakarot to see that his power is something he can control. It's something he chooses how it is used. It's not something that has to be used for causing destruction. He can use his power to help people. He's not a monster. He doesn't have the heart of a monster. Someone who cares about you as much as he does has the heart of a hero. And he better not even think about running away or think about being locked away. It's like you told me: You can't live without him. So his place is right here at home with us.

I'm sorry Cheena for the way I've been acting and I'm sorry Kakarot for treating you the way I have been lately."

Love, daddy.

Cheena smiled softly, "I had almost forgot about that incident." She softly began to cry, "You're not going to run away are you? If you do, I'll find you again. I wont let you be all alone."

Kakarot held her hand, "Just tell me one thing. Do you think I'm a monster?"

Cheena shook her head, "No. I think you're an angel."

Kakarot hugged her, "Then I'll stay. As long as you want me around then I'll stay right here with you."