A couple of months had passed since Aru proposed to Chidori. Everyone in the gang was excited for her, especially her mother.

Piccolo and Vegeta, however, still had their doubts that Aru was a good enough match for their Chi but they learned to accept her choice.

Goku had even relaxed around the boy, getting used to thinking of him as a son-in-law now. It wasn't easy but he accepted Aru as well, knowing that the boy and his daughter loved each other very much. He let his anger fade and started to think about the prospect of grandchildren. Which terrified him at first but he knew everything would be fine. It was his daughter after all. If anyone could handle giving birth to a saiyan, it was her.

There was a knock on the door as he fixed up his tie in the mirror, "Come on in!" he answered cheerfully.

Chi-Chi came in, "Sweety you look so handsome!" she cried with joy, "Everyone's here and ready, Goku. Are you?"

Goku sighed but nodded, "Yeah I think so. Are you?"

Chi-Chi hugged her husband around the middle, "I think so." She looked up at him as he hugged her back, "Gosh it just feels like yesterday that she was playing in the woods with butterflies. Now she's all grown up and getting married. I'm so proud of our little girl, Goku"

Goku nodded, "So am I, Chi-Chi. It sometimes makes me wonder how F Chi is doing, you know? Last we knew, she was going to be revived and be married to Future Trunks! And now our little Chi is going to be married to the son of Broly. Strange how things turn out"

Chi-Chi smiled, "Getting all nostalgic, huh? Well there will be plenty of time for that later! Right now you have to walk our little girl down the aisle. Can you do it, sweety? Because if you can't, I could just have Piccolo or Vegeta do it-"

"No." Goku interrupted her, "This is one thing a father should be able to do for their daughter. Although I don't want to give her away, I guess I have no choice. They're in love and that's all there is to it"

Chi-Chi nodded, "Let's go, Goku"

They walked downstairs to Chidori who was in a beautiful white wedding gown, pacing like mad until she saw her parents, "Hey mom. Dad. We ready for this?"

"That's completely up to you, hun" Goku grinned.

Chi-Chi smiled and hugged her daughter tightly, "My little girl becoming a beautiful young woman. It'll be okay, sweety. I'm going to go out there now and get seated. I'll see you out there, alright?"

Chidori nodded and her mother left the room to let everyone know it was about to start. Chidori took a deep breath and Goku smiled at his daughter, "You alright?"

Chidori nodded, "I think so. How do I look?"

Goku laughed, "You're asking me? Well I got to say, Chi, you look absolutely stunning in your mother's dress. I remember the day I married your mother. It was a nice day out like today."

Chidori smiled, "Thanks dad"

"You sure you want to marry him?"

"Dad." She was about to argue with him but she just closed her eyes and smiled, "Yes."

"Just checking" Goku smiled and took her arm, "Ready?"

Chidori gulped and nodded, "Ready."

They opened the door to the back yard to reveal two groups of chairs on each side of an aisle that went straight to Aru and Dende, who had graciously accepted to marry them. Everyone stood up at the sight of her as Goku led her down the aisle. She met the eyes of many of her friends, namely, Videl, Erasa, Shapner and Hercule and Boo and also the people she considered her family like Piccolo, Vegeta and his family, Krillin and his and even Tien, Chiaotzu and Yamcha. Even Master Roshi was there as well looking serious and teary eyed. Everyone's eyes held pride and love for her and she almost felt the need to cry, she was so happy.

Then her gaze went up to see Aru all dressed up in a black suit and tie, gazing at her as if she were the most beautiful thing in the universe and it made her blush. As they came up to the altar, Goku handed Chidori over to Aru and gave a warning look to him that not at all subtle.

As Dende married them all the two could do was stare into each other's eyes with love and as they spoke the words of 'I do' and kissed, it was the most magical thing in the world she had ever experienced. Everyone clapped and cheered around them but the two were lost in their own little world to pay any attention.

Pretty soon the reception was held and everyone swarmed around the two with joy and love in their hearts. Even Vegeta gave his version of a hug in which when he did so, he glared at Aru in warning much like Goku did as did Piccolo.

It was the kind of look that said, 'If you hurt her, you're dead'.

After the celebration was over and dealt with, and the pictures were taken and the food was eaten, everyone once again went their separate ways. Except for Videl. She had a little present for the newly- wed couple she was sure they would love.

"Hey you two love birds! Got something for ya!"

"Videl, you didn't have to get us anything" Chidori tried to stop her but Videl merely shook her head.

"Well I figured you guys probably wouldn't want to live in the same house as the parents so I got you guys a little place of your own!" she threw them the keys and Aru caught them.

Aru grinned, "Oh wow, really?! Thanks Videl!"

Chidori smiled too, "Yeah Videl, you really didn't have to do this though."

"Oh it's fine!" Videl laughed, "I just want to see my best friend happy is all! You wouldn't let me buy you a wedding dress so I HAD to get you something!"

Chidori laughed and shook her head at her friend, "Alright then. We'll accept it. Thanks Videl." She hugged her tightly before letting her go and watching her leave.

Aru wrapped an arm around her, "The quadrants are attached to the keys. You want to go check it out now?"

Chidori glanced at her parents and Chi-Chi nodded to her, "It's okay sweety. Videl already told us about her gift to you. Now go on you two. Have your honeymoon"

Aru smiled at his new mother-in-law but glanced at Goku. It was really up to him, after all. Goku stared at the two for what seemed like forever until he finally sighed, "Have fun, you two." He hugged his daughter lovingly, "I love you, sweety. If anything happens, you know you can always come back home."

Chidori didn't feel like arguing so she just nodded, "Love you guys too." She took hold of Aru's hand, "Ready to go, then?"

Aru kissed her cheek, "Whenever you are, Chi"

With that, they took off for their new home to live out however much peace they could.

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A few weeks later, Chidori stretched on her bed, being awoken by the intruding light from the nearby window. When she opened her eyes, she smiled as she saw her new mate sleeping beside her. It had been a great last couple of weeks. She remembered their honeymoon vividly and brushed the back of her hand lightly on his cheek. Aru twitched slightly but didn't wake.

'How did I get to this point in life?' she thought, 'I never thought I'd have a mate or even end up married. I always thought about fighting and protecting my family and the Earth. I've never pictured myself in this position before.'

Aru moaned in his sleep and reached out for her warmth, cuddling close to her, still not waking. He held her so protectively. Chidori had never felt so safe in her life before. Even if she was most certainly stronger than him, she couldn't explain it. He made her feel whole.

She cuddled him back, her head under his chin, breathing him in like it was the last thing she'd ever do, 'I love you, Aru.'

After a while of lying there, Chidori began to feel ill, however, 'Strange' she thought, 'I've never been sick really before-'

Suddenly her thoughts were cut off as she felt bile in her throat. She pushed away roughly from Aru, knocking him off of the bed as she rushed to the bathroom.

Aru shook himself off of the rude awakening, "Chidori? Hey, Chi, you okay, sweety?" he called after her.

His answer was the sound of vomiting and Aru could smell the sickness from the bedroom. He got up and ran to the bathroom to find her on the floor with her head by the toilet, "What's wrong? Are you sick?"

Chidori took a breath, calming herself from the sudden attack, "Yeah I guess. But I don't know how, exactly. I never get sick"

Aru grabbed a towel and leaned down to wipe away the sick from her face, "Well you know, you are still half Earthling. You're gonna get sick sometimes."

"But I've never been sick, Aru."

Aru gave her a long look and shrugged his shoulders, "I don't know what to tell you, love. You just got sick. Want to go lay down and I'll make you some breakfast?"

Chidori stood up a bit shakily and shook her head, "Nah, I'm fine now. Let's go down and eat together. You know Bulma's birthday party is today, right? We can't miss that. Bulma will kill me! And Vegeta!"

Aru sweat at the mention of the saiyan prince, "Oh yeah. Don't want to make him mad. I forgot about Bulma's birthday. Is it at their house?"

Chidori smirked as they ventured down the stairs to the kitchen, "It's actually on a cruise ship out in the middle of the ocean. Most everyone is going to fly there. I think Videl, Shapner and Erasa's gonna be there too. Erasa told me the other day Videl got a new boyfriend. Maybe she'll bring him along, too?"

Aru just shrugged his shoulders in indifference, listening to his wife's bubbly chatter. She'd never admit it to herself but she was very excited to show off her husband to everyone at the party and Aru knew it. He could just see the competitiveness coming off of her.

Aru stretched when he finished eating and usually this would be when Chidori would stop eating as well but lately things have been different and Aru, being as observant as a hawk, could see it clearly. Something was up with Chidori. She has been eating a lot more than usual for one and now she's suddenly gotten sick. He had tried to comfort her earlier by reminding her of her other half of being an Earthling but he was simply just trying to make her feel better. Truth was, he was just as confused as she was. Being half-saiyan himself, he had never been sick either. And that he knew of, neither Goten nor Trunks had been sick either, before.

It was quite strange but not totally impossible, he figured.

"So what time is the party?" he asked to get her to breathe in between bites.

Chidori swallowed a mouthful of bacon before speaking, "I think it's at around eleven or so, so we should probably get ready to leave here soon. I can't wait to see everyone again! I haven't seen most everyone since the wedding except for mom, dad and Piccolo!"

Aru smiled, "I'm glad you're excited. You know there's going to be a lot of food there too right? Maybe you should save some room?"

Chidori suddenly glared death at him, "What exactly are you saying, Aru? Are you saying I'm fat or something?!"

Aru suddenly paled, "What?! No! Of course not!"

Her rage left as quickly as it came and she smiled, "Oh okay then." She took a few more bites and decided she was finished, "Well I'm going to go get ready, sweety. You should too. Maybe get some morning training in. You know Vegeta's going to want a training partner and he knows you're the only one who'd oblige him since everyone else is just going to want to relax"

Aru sighed, "I guess. Geez, does that man ever take a break from training?"

Chidori grinned, "Well sure he does! Bulma told me a while ago he went with them on a family trip to an amusement park and didn't train for the whole day!"

"Wow really? That's unlike him"

"Yeah. Turns out he promised Trunks, though and if it's one thing I know about Uncle Vegeta it's that he never goes back on his word"

Aru just hummed and smiled at Chidori. Chidori narrowed her eyes at him, "What?"

Aru stood up and walked over to her, bringing her close to him, "I love you"

Chidori blushed, "I love you too, Aru"

They pecked lips and Chidori pushed him away, "Now go train. I'm going to go take a shower" she flicked her tail in his face playfully as she ran away, leaving Aru growling hungrily.

'Minx', he thought with a smirk.

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Later after they finished getting ready, they took off, sensing the others powers also taking off from around the world towards the ocean as well. When Chidori and Aru found the cruise ship, they landed on deck and was abruptly bombarded by everyone with welcoming.

Of course Chi-Chi and Goten were the first to reach her and hugged her tightly. Then came Piccolo, Krillin, 18, little Marron, Tien, Chioatzu, Yamcha and even Oolong and Puar. Of course Boo and Hercule were there as well with Videl, Erasa and Shapner, too. Chidori pried off her mother, "Hi to you too, mom. Where's dad at?"

Chi-Chi suddenly seemed angry, "Oh don't even get me started with him! He decided that training was better than coming to an old friend's birthday party!"

Bulma rushed over, "Hey who you calling old?! Anyway! Vegeta isn't here either! He's off training like usual, the prick."

Chidori just laughed, "Honestly, Bulma, if it wasn't your birthday, I'd probably be training too!"

Aru hummed, thinking to himself, 'I bet you wouldn't' he thought, 'You've been actually quite lax lately. Odd'

Chidori turned to Videl, "Soooooo, hear you found yourself a boyfriend! Where is he!?"

Videl scoffed and folded her arms, "Obviously not here! I found the scumbag flirting with another chick just last night! I swear if it wasn't for Erasa and Shapner, I would have beat the life out of him"

Erasa looked sad for her, "It's alright. You'll find somebody one day"

Chidori hugged her friend, "Yeah until don't worry! You still have us!"

Videl grinned, "Thanks Chi"

Chidori grinned and looked around at the set-up Bulma had, "Cool Bulma, the cruise ship suits you. I'm surprised Vegeta isn't here. It'd be perfect to train above the water with literally no one in sight for miles."

" I know, right? But he insists that the gravity room is the best place to train. I don't know. Maybe he'll show up later here when the food is all laid out, the glutton."

She shrugged her shoulders, "You know Vegeta"

The party started once everyone arrived and Bulma announced all the games and prizes they could win. Aparently she had collected all of the dragon balls for this purpose of the game as the grand prize and whoever won at the Bingo tournament, they could get any wish they wanted granted. Dende wasn't super thrilled of the dragon balls being used this way but let it slide. It was a celebration day, after all.

They all were relaxing, playing games and catching up that next hour. Food wasn't served yet as it was only noon but snacks were ready and Boo was all for it, gulping, slurping and chowing down on anything he could find yummy. Chidori honestly wasn't any better as she found herself snacking on her fourth helping of tempura and onigiri.

Dende looked on at Chidori in worry. He had felt something off immediately with her ki and watched her inconspicuously in case something was actually wrong with her. She acted pretty normal other than weird mood swings and her appetite which brought Dende to a conclusion and he smiled. He looked over to Aru who was visiting with Krillin and Yamcha and then back at Chidori who was with Videl, Bulma, Chi-Chi and Erasa. Obviously the two didn't know what was happening unless they'd probably be closer to one another. Dende just kept quiet and went over to talk to Piccolo.

Meanwhile on King Kai's planet, a mysterious being had just shown up, exerting a power that was almost unfathomable. Goku tried to fight him much to King Kai's pleading not to but the battle ended quite quickly. Even as Goku turned Super Saiyan 3.

Goku laid unconscious in the ground while the being and his friend looked away in without any type of concern.

The being who took Goku down held an expression on his face of irritation, "Hm. Perhaps we'll find the Super Saiyan God on Earth then. Obviously it's not this one. Let's go, Whis"

The one named Whis just nodded, "Yes Lord Beerus. Off we go"

King Kai felt very conflicted. He knew that Chidori was the best fighter on Earth but he also knew she was compromised. He wasn't stupid. He knew that soon after she married, she could gain offspring soon and he was not going to endanger her like that. So instead he called on Vegeta.

Back on the cruise ship, Chidori found herself roaming around and watching Trunks and Goten play. She sighed to herself and unconsciously frowned.

"That look doesn't suit you"

She turned around to see Vegeta basking in the sun relaxing although looking pissed off as usual. He obviously didn't want to be here.

She grinned, "Uncle Vegeta! I'm surprised you're here" she walked over to him and he sat up with his arms crossed and scoffed at her.

"You know Bulma thinks you're not even here, right? Maybe you should let her know so she's not completely pissed off for her entire birthday?"

Vegeta rolled his eyes, "Whatever. She'll just find something else to be mad about. Change of subject. Can I kill Aru yet?"

Chidori just glared at him and he laid back down, "Guess not. I saw you looking at the kids by the way. Don't worry. When the time comes, you'll be a good mother"

Chidori's eyes bulged and she shook her head but stopped herself and sighed, "You know me too well. Sometimes even more so than my own father"

Vegeta hummed, "Fortunately, that's where you're wrong. Your father knows you better than you think. He just chooses to be as aloof as a Dodo bird. He's still a moron though." He smirked, "What do you think of Aru?"

"Huh?"

"You're husband. What kind of a father do you think he'll be?"

Chidori then hummed, "I don't know. I never really thought about it. He never had a father in his life before but I think he'd do fine. He's so sweet and gentle with Goten. He even plays with him sometimes when Trunks isn't around"

"So you'll be fine. If you really think you'll be terrible at least you have a mate to pick up the slack."

Chidori laughed, "Vegeta! You're awful! But somehow that makes me feel better. Maybe one day we'll be ready for kids. Hopefully not too soon though. . . .Anyway since I know you're not going to, I'll let Bulma know you're here."

Vegeta groaned.

"Oh don't be that way! You'll thank me later" with that, she scampered off.

But it wasn't too much later when Vegeta's thoughts were once again interrupted by another voice. But inside his head this time.

'Vegeta! Hey Vegeta you there?!'

He shot up surprised, "What the hell?! Who's there!?"

'It's King Kai, stupid. Listen up, we got trouble.'

"King Kai?" Vegeta growled, "What do you want? Can't you see I'm kind of busy here?"

'Hey don't give me attitude, I'm trying to help you here! There's a being called Beerus the Destroyer on his way to Earth right now. He was just here. I need to tell you that you mustn't under any circumstance engage him in battle. The whole solar system depends on it!'

"And why would I do that? I back down to no one"

'Vegeta you must listen to me. Goku fought him and was taken down in only two blows. Trust me when I say no one stands a chance against him!'

"Kakarot was taken out by just two blows!? Impossible!"

'Just do as I say and don't engage him. As long as he stays happy, the Earth should stay safe. The Earth is counting on you. Oh and before I forget, absolutely do NOT let Chidori fight. I doubt she even knows herself but . . . she's pregnant and any fight she has with anyone right now could put the baby in danger. I'm sure you understand. Good luck'

With that, he was gone and Vegeta bolted out of the chair. He was going to go warn the others but everything stopped him.

'Chidori's pregnant!? Shit. If this being is as strong as the old man says then . . . . I can't let her fight. But then I'd have to risk telling her myself she's . . . .But if I don't then . . . .'

"Dammit!" he slammed his fist against the boat in anger and frustration.

'Even I have to admit Chidori is the strongest fighter right now out of everyone here. But to get her to NOT fight I'll have to tell her. That all means I'll have to fight this monster. But even Kakarot was felled in two blows. What chance do I?'

"Prince Vegeta"

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