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It didn't take long at all for everyone to return to the Brief's Residence. As soon as they landed the rest of the families ran to the kids. "Mommy!" Thea yelled in excitement as she spotted her teary eyed mother. Frieza put down the happy tot and she raced over to her mom who met her halfway. Danielle picked the small girl up and crushed her to her chest, showering her with kisses. "My baby! Are you okay!?" Danielle pulled back and looked her daughter over for any injuries. "I'm okay, Daddy saved me and my friends. So did Uncle Goku and Uncle Vegeta. And Lord Beerus made the bad man go away." the little girl prattled on. Frieza walked over and Danielle steered her gaze to him. With her other arm she pulled him in for a hug. He wrapped his arm around both his girls. Danielle locked her lips with his with a kiss. Only pulling back when they had to breathe. "Thank you." she whispered to him. He smiled, "No need to thank me, My Little Mouse. I would never let anything happen to our child or you. You two mean the universe to me and more." Danielle smiles, "I know, you mean everything to us too." Thea spotted her pink bunny rabbit clutched in one of her mom's hands and reached around for it. Danielle gave it to her. "Mommy, kept 'Pinky' safe." Thea said with a toothy smile as she hugged the little stuffed animal. They chuckled at the cute remark. During the happy reunion the two saiyans fusion ended and Goku and Vegeta separated. Bulma threw her arms around her husband. While ChiChi pulled Goku in for a hug. "Hey Mom, were hungry." Trunks said, with Goten standing next to him. The older blue haired woman smiled. "You got it kiddos! Foods coming right up." Lord Beerus's ears perked up, "About time, we're famished over here." Bulma shakes her head, but hops to it with the food. Thea rested her head on Danielle's shoulder. "I'm hungry too, Mommy." Her mom bounced her on her hip. "Aunt Bulma will be out with the food soon, Sweetheart." Someone behind them cleared their throat. The three turned and saw it was Lord Beerus and Whis. "Hey, thank you for your help guys." replied Danielle.
"No problem, we just wanted to talk to Frieza about something. You mind?" asked Whis. Danielle tells them it's fine and walks off with Thea still in her arms. As Frieza watched them go, the destroyer spoke. "That was quite an impressive form you managed to take on back there. Guess your training with Goku and Vegeta finally paid off. Not only that, your kid just showed us how much potential she truly has. I knew Janardan for a very long time. Hardly any other mortals could land a hit on him while in his most powerful form. Yet Thea managed it in a matter of seconds. A feat that should've been impossible for one so young and inexperienced. Of course you and the saiyans managed it just fine. But it wasn't until they fused and you powered up into your new form that you were able to finally make progress." Whis chimed in, "What My Lord is saying is that while you, Goku, and Vegeta had to achieve a more powerful level to even strike a blow on him. Thea in every sense of the word was still in not much more than her base form when she made contact with her kick." Lord Beerus eyed the tot who was being bounced on her mother's lap. "Looks like prodigies really do run in your family." He said while still keeping his gaze on the small girl who was now giggling at something her mom said. Frieza watched the cute seen playing out as well before turning back to the destroyer and his attendant. "That may be. But I don't want her to think that is something she has to delve into as she ages. Danielle and I decided we'd support her in whatever path she chooses to take. Whether it be a fighter, a teacher, or anything else for that matter is fine. As long as she's happy with her choices. Then so are we." Whis smiled, "Agreed, we'll see how everything goes...For now." He said with a knowing gleam in his violet eyes. Frieza raises an eye ridge at this and was about to inquire more on it when he felt someone grab his leg.
He looked down and saw it was Thea. She looked up at him and smiled. "Daddy, come play with us." Frieza kneels down to her level. "In a moment, Darling. I'm still speaking to Lord Beerus and Whis." It was then Bulma announced the food was ready. "It's fine, this conversation is over for now. We're going to grab some food." replied Lord Beerus. Thea grabbed her father's hand and shuffled rushed over to where the food was being served. Danielle met them there and started making up a plate for Thea. Afterwards they made plates for themselves. The rest of that evening went smoothly. By the end of the day everyone said their goodbyes and headed home. Thea said goodbye to all her friends and shyly waved goodbye to Goten. Danielle noticed and thought it cute. 'Uh oh, her first crush. Think Frieza is going to have an aneurysm when he finds out.' She thought. Frieza noticed her smiling. "What are you smirking about, Little Mouse?" She turned back to him, "Oh nothing to worry about. You ready to head home?" He gave her a questioning look, but nodded. Thea tugged her mother's shirt to get her attention. "Yes, Sweetheart?" Danielle asked. "Can I go home with Daddy?" Thea asked her mother. Frieza smiled and picked her up. "Of course, Love." Danielle gave them a brief hug. "Alright, I'd go with you guys. But I want to take the car back. Don't feel like leaving it behind." With that, she slipped Frieza the spare key, knowing that he will be home before her. He gave Danielle a kiss and told her that he would see her soon. With Thea securely in his arms, he slowly lifted off the balcony. He flew at a slow and steady pace back to their home. "Are you really okay, My Love? I know today was a rather frightening experience for you." Frieza cautiously asked his little girl. She nodded and rested her cheek on his shoulder. "I'm okay, just a little tired. Can I stay with you and Mommy tonight? I don't want to be alone." He kisses her forehead, "Of course." They made it home within four minutes. He landed on the roof and took the elevator down to their floor. They were greeted at the door by Maze. Who was jumping up and down excitedly when Frieza and Thea came in.
They sat on the couch and waited for Danielle. Whom would be home any minute. They switched on the t.v. and Thea started watching one of her favorite Disney movies on the Disney Channel, 'Mulan.' Frieza leaned back as Thea made herself comfortable on his lap. A couple minutes later, Danielle came home. She dropped her keys on the counter, greeted Maze, and headed for the couch. She dropped down next to Frieza and leaned into him. He wrapped an arm around her shoulders and pulled her in closer to his side. Danielle watched their daughter with a smile on her face when Thea started mouthing the words to one of the songs in the movie. Near the end of the movie, Thea started dozing off . "Think we'll turn in early. it's been a long and trying day." whispered Danielle. Frieza agreed and carried the sleepy toddler to their room. He sat Thea on their bed and she began rubbing her eyes. Danielle came in with one of the toddler's nightgowns. It was one of her princess dress nightgowns, probably the one from 'Frozen.' She dressed Thea in it and then picked her up so Frieza can pull the covers down. Danielle places Thea in the middle of the two pillows before going to change into her own pajamas. When Danielle came out of the bathroom Frieza was in bed and Thea was curled up into his side, already fast asleep. She eased in beside her daughter careful not to wake her. Danielle wrapped an arm around her, while Frieza wrapped an arm around the both of them. "I can only hope that what happened today will never happen again." She whispered across to him. He rubbed her back, "It won't, this I can promise you." Danielle paused for a moment in what she was about to ask. "What is it that Lord Beerus and Whis were talking with you about? You were chatting with them for quite a while." He closes his eyes and sighs. "I reached a whole new level of power today. They witnessed it and wished to know more about it." He's still unsure if he should mention to Danielle about what also happened with Thea while they were out there. How their little girl may in fact be even more powerful than he initially thought.
But after all these years, Danielle knew him well enough when he wasn't telling her everything. "What else?" she asked. He's silent for a moment before he decides to speak. "It was also about Thea. It was nothing bad. Just...something they wished to look in to. It may be better if I explain it all in the morning. When there is more time to inquire about it." The anxious mother bit her lip. "You sure it's nothing to be concerned about? Did something happen to her that you failed to mention earlier?" Danielle said with worry in her voice. He shushed her and leaned in to kiss her to calm her down. "No, Love. I assure you she is perfectly alright. If anything, she did something quite amazing earlier today. But as I said, it's something that can wait until morning. As of now, I think we should rest and try and get some sleep." In truth he was emotionally and physically drained from the strenuous fight earlier. He was just to tired to explain the whole story to her at the moment. Hopefully his Little Mouse will understand and drop it for the time being. As much as she wanted to hear the whole truth. Danielle could clearly hear the exhaustion in his voice. "Alright, just please. Don't leave anything out when you eventually tell me." He smiled, "You have my word." Satisfied she leaned in to give him a kiss, which he gladly returned. When they pulled back, they rested their foreheads together. Frieza and Danielle locked eyes for another minute before he spoke. "How did I get so lucky?" he asked while cupping her cheek. Danielle couldn't help but stifle a laugh. "Easy, I was brought to you as present." He rolled his eyes. "That really doesn't inquire how I was fortunate to have you enter my life." She raises an eye brow, "Does it? When you really think about. I don't think there could've been any other way for us to cross paths. And to think, it all started with a small orange, red starred orb I found on a hiking trail back in my home state." He's hesitant with his next question. "And...do you have any regrets? he all but blurted out. She chuckled at his nervousness. But cupped his cheek and caressed it with her thumb. "No, I do not. It was strange and scary at first. But I don't regret any of it. It gave us Thea, and love." "Do you have any regrets?" she asked him back. "Never," he said while never breaking eye contact with her.
Figured I'd add some fluff here after two heart stopping and suspenseful chapters. I'm sad to say though, that the next chapter will be the epilogue to this story. But no worries, I may already have some ideas for some new future stories. Until Next Time ;)