Through The Eyes of A Saiyan
Written by Jennifer and Mandy
Author's Note: I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for your wonderful reviews! ^^ Mandy and I are very pleased that the story has gone over so well. I'm very sorry that this chapter has taken so long to come out, but we've been very busy lately. Yet, we stayed up very late last night to get this chapter out to everyone today. There is still plenty more to come, so keep checking back for updates. Arigoutou again everyone! Ja ne!
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Chapter 12 – The Best Ideas Are The Most Complex
Trunks woke up early the next morning. He turned over, then opened his eyes wide and immediately threw the covers off of him and ran downstairs. "Tousan!", he called. He found Vegeta putting in a new door to replace the one he had destroyed the previous day. "Tousan! You won't believe this!", he exclaimed as he ran over to him.
Vegeta was down on his knees next to the open door. He looked up at Trunks before finishing the bottom hinge. "What do you want? Kami, can't I get anything done around here without one of you brats bothering me?", he grumbled, glancing back down at the door.
Trunks took a step closer to Vegeta. "But Otousan! You're really going to want to hear this. I've found a way to get Kaasan back!"
He dropped his screwdriver in shock and looked back up at Trunks, leaping to his feet. "What did you say?! Are you sure about this, Trunks?", he asked, grabbing Trunks by the shoulders.
Trunks clenched his fists in excitement. "Hai! I'm positive! I went to ask Dende about it last night just to make sure, too."
Vegeta tightened his grip on Trunks' shoulders a little. "You went to the Lookout last night? Why didn't you tell me about it?", he questioned in irritation.
Trunks lowered his head slightly, looking down at the floor. "Well...I wasn't sure if it would work. I didn't know if there really was another dragon like Shenron. I just wanted to make sure, before I told you about it, so I wouldn't get your hopes up...just in case it didn't work." He looked back up at his father.
Vegeta let go of his son and dropped his hands back to his sides. "Well, in that case, it was probably best that you didn't say anything, unless you were sure about it. "So, tell me how we're going to get her back.", he said, with a hint of impatience in his voice.
"Ok. The first thing we have to do is gather the Dragonballs and use the wish to take us up to Namek. Then once we get there, we collect Namek's Dragonballs to summon Porunga. We'll use the first wish to bring Kaasan back to life. Then we'll wish her to the Lookout and use the last wish to take us back to the Lookout as well. I know it'll work! Dende told me last night that Porunga could grant life back to anyone!", Trunks explained excitedly.
"Namek again?", he asked hesitantly and sighed a little. "I told myself I'd never go back to that wretched planet again. Well, if going back there is what it's going to take, then so be it. There's only seven more months until the Dragonballs can be used again, am I right?"
Trunks nodded. "A little less than seven months, yeah."
"All right." Vegeta glanced back down at the last hinge on the door, which he had been putting in, then looked back up at Trunks. "I must say, boy...I'm proud of you.", he said, smiling slightly.
Trunks was a little surprised at how easily he had just said that to him. "Arigoutou...Otousan.", he replied with a small grin.
Vegeta didn't respond to him. He just leaned over on the doorframe and folded his arms, turning his head to look up at the cloudless sky.
Trunks thought for a moment, then looked back up. "What about Goku?"
Vegeta turned his head back around in question. "Kakarott? What about him?"
"Well, don't you think we should ask him to come with us?"
"Oh. Well you're right, I suppose. He could probably be of some use to us on the journey."
"Alright then. I'm going to go over there and tell him the news.", Trunks said, and stepped around Vegeta through the doorway.
Vegeta nodded. "Fine." He knelt back down and finished screwing in the last hinge to the new door. He stood back up, grasping the side of the door and moved it from side to side. Vegeta smiled in satisfaction and picked up his toolbox. As he stepped back inside he closed the door softly and headed to the science wing to return the tools.
Trunks was on his way to Goku's house with a big smile on his face. "Man! I can't believe that there's actually hope for Kaasan again! We'll have her back in no time!", he said to himself in his mind. Trunks arrived at Goku's house a little while later and landed in the yard. He ran up to the house and knocked on the door a few times before putting his hands in his pockets and rocking back and forth on his heels anxiously.
"I'LL GET IT!", Goten yelled through the house as he ran to the door. He opened it and grinned immediately. "Trunks! Hey! What's up, bro?"
Trunks returned the grin and took his hands out of his pockets. "Hi Goten! Long time no see, huh? Hey, I need to talk to your dad. Is he around?", he asked as he stepped inside with Goten.
"Yeah. He's in the kitchen talking to Kaasan about how our day of fishing went. You should have seen the size of the one Tousan caught!", Goten answered, as he headed towards the kitchen, motioning for Trunks to follow.
"Ok.", Trunks started, following his friend. "Well, I don't want to interrupt anything, so whenever he gets done is fine."
Goten glanced back at him and shrugged a shoulder. "Nah. Don't worry, bro. There's no problem." He pushed open the door to the kitchen and stepped in.
Trunks nodded in response and moved over beside Goten.
Goten looked over at Goku. "Hey Dad?"
Goku, who was leaning against the wall with his hands folded behind his head, look up at his son. "Hmm?" He then looked over at Trunks. "Hey Trunks!", he greeted with a smile.
"Hi Goku. How's it going?", Trunks replied.
"Oh I'm fine. Look at the big fish I caught earlier!", he said, pointing to the enormous fish lying on the table and grinning proudly. "He sure put up a good fight too!"
Trunks laughed and looked over to the table where Chi-Chi was seated. She had her head leaning on her hand and her arm propped on the back of the chair with a slightly bored expression on her face from listening to Goku tell about how he caught the fish that she would have to cook for dinner later, making a total of eight nights in a row they had had fish to eat.
"So how have you been, Trunks?", Goku asked kindly.
Trunks replied, smiling, "I'm great! I haven't felt this good in a long time, actually."
"Yeah Dad.", Goten spoke up. "Trunks said he needs to talk to you about something."
Chi-Chi smiled at Trunks. "It's good to hear you're doing well, Trunks. I'm glad to see things are going better for you."
"Arigoutou.", Trunks said to Chi-Chi, then looked back at Goku.
Goku pushed himself off the wall and dropped his hands back down to his sides. "What is it about? Good news, I presume?"
"You could say that. Could we step outside for a moment, please?", Trunks said, gesturing to the door.
"Sure.", he replied, and walked outside with Trunks following behind him and shutting the door.
Goku turned around to face him again. "Well don't keep me in suspense here, Trunks. What's up?", he asked eagerly, while laughing slightly.
"Well I have a question for you first.", Trunks started. "Would you be willing to make another trip to the planet Namek?"
Goku looked a little confused. "Namek? Why would I need to go to Namek?"
"Just answer me first. Would you do it?", Trunks pressed on hopefully.
"Well, sure. If I had to.", he answered.
Trunks smiled. "Great. Because I have a plan to get Mom back."
Goku's eyes widened in surprise and happiness. "Really?? You're kidding! How?!"
Trunks took a short breath and began explaining his idea again. "Ok. First, we have to gather the Dragonballs to summon Shenron. We can use my mom's radar for that. We'll use the wish to take us to Namek. Once we're there, we'll use the radar again to collect all of Namek's Dragonballs and summon Porunga. I went to the Lookout last night and asked Dende a couple of questions about that dragon and found out that he is able to bring anyone back to life, no matter how they died. That means that he can bring Kaasan back, even though she died of a natural cause!"
"That's great! Oh wow! This is wonderful, Trunks! How much longer is it until the Dragonballs can be used again?"
Trunks glanced up at the sky in thought for a second, "Umm....", then looked back down at Goku. "About seven more months, I think.", he answered, cocking his eyebrow in thought.
Goku nodded slightly in agreement. "Oh yeah, that's right. And you're sure this will work?"
Trunks looked confident in his plan. "Yeah, it should. Dende sounded pretty sure about what he told me last night. Dad and I thought you would be able to help us."
"Yeah! Of course I'll help, Trunks! Have you told anybody else yet?", Goku asked, with a wide grin still on his face from his excitement.
Trunks shook his head slightly. "Iie. Not yet. The only ones that know about it so far are you, Tousan, Dende, and me. We'll probably leave Bra with Videl and Pan, since it would be too dangerous for her to make the trip. Gohan will most likely want to come with us as well."
Goku nodded in agreement. "Hai, that's a good idea. I...don't know how to tell Chi-Chi about it though. I mean, with Goten going and all. You know how overprotective she can be when it comes to things like this.", he commented, laughing a little.
"Heh heh.", Trunks chuckled, putting his hand on the back of his head. "That could be a problem. But if we explain the situation, I'm sure she'd let him come with us. This is very important.", he added, getting a serious look on his face.
"Yeah, I know." Goku grinned again, suddenly, clenching his fists from the thrill of it all. "This is all just so wonderful! I can't believe we're really going to get her back!", he cheered, laughing in happiness.
Trunks' expression softened again and brightened with excitement. "Hai I know! This seems almost too good to be true! Ok Goku, I'm going to head back home for now. You start spreading the news to the rest of the guys.", he replied with a smile. He then turned around in the direction of his home, while still looking at Goku.
"Sure thing, Trunks. I'll see ya later!"
Trunks waved to Goku before lifting off the ground and shooting off, back to Capsule Corp.
Goku waved back up to Trunks as he flew away. "Yes!", he whispered to himself with a grin. He turned around to go back inside. "Chi-Chi!! Goten!!", he yelled as he ran in the front door. He burst into the kitchen with the wide-eyed excitement of a child. "Chi-Chi! Guys, I have wonderful news!!"
Goten, who had come in and sat down at the table, jumped up as his father ran in. "What is it Dad??", he asked in confusion.
Chi-Chi was also slightly alarmed at the burst at energy from Goku and spun around from where she was standing at the stove, getting things ready to fix lunch. "Goku! What's gotten into you? You know better than to run wild through the house like that! So, what did Trunks have to say that was so great?", she scolded, but not harshly, crossing her arms while holding a wooden spoon in her hand.
Goku smiled sheepishly and laughed out a weak apology to Chi-Chi. "I'm sorry, dear..." he trailed off, but then perked up again. "But Trunks had the greatest idea!! He's found a way to bring Bulma back!!"
Goten's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you serious? How? I thought we had come up with everything possible!"
Chi-Chi dropped her spoon and held her folded hands up to her face. "This is a miracle! Oh, and after all this time! Goku, what did he think of??"
Goku looked at his son, replying to his comments. "I know! Same here! I thought that we'd come up with everything." He then looked back at both at them. "Trunks had this idea, and even went to the Lookout to ask Dende if it would work. The plan is to use Bulma's Dragon Radar to find the Dragonballs and summon Shenron. We'll use our wish to go to Namek. Then when we get there, we'll do the same thing and summon Porunga. Since the dragon on Namek grants three wishes , we'll use the first one to bring Bulma back to life. The second one will wish her to the Lookout. Then we'll use the final wish to take us home too!"
Chi-Chi stood in front of Goku with her arms folded again, and stared at Goku, but not angrily. "I see. So it's back to Namek, huh? Hmm, and you were planning on taking Goten along with you, I assume?"
Goku smiles innocently. "Of course, Chi-Chi! We'll need his help!
Goten on the other hand, was staring at his father with a big smile on his face. "Namek....wow!! That's Piccolo's home planet, right? Oh this is awesome!"
Chi-Chi glanced at her son. "Goten, mind your manners. It's rude to interrupt." She then looked back to Goku.
"Aww come on Kaasan!", Goten whined. "I've never been to Namek before! Wow, I can't wait!! This is going to be so cool!", he said, grinning widely.
Quickly turning back around to Goten, Chi-Chi asked firmly, "Goten...now who said you were going? I certainly don't remember giving you my permission. I'm sure that your father and the rest of those muscle brain lugs can handle things on their own."
The smile quickly faded from Goten's face. "But mom!!! I wanna go with Tousan to bring Bulma back! You gotta let me go!"
"Goten, don't argue with me. I'm your mother and mother's always know best. Now I'm really happy that Bulma will get wished back, but I still don't see any reason for my youngest son to go and risk his life traveling to another planet." She turned her head away and crossed her arms.
Goten stood and gaped at his mother, then turned to his father. "Daaaaaaaaaaaad??", he complained in a tone that said 'Help me out here, pleeaase.'
Goku looked from Goten to Chi-Chi and put a hand on her shoulder. "Chi-Chi, honey. You know how important this is. And Goten's never been to Planet Namek before! It'll be an adventure for him!"
Chi-Chi spun around and glared at Goku. "Listen Goku. Trunks' plan is brilliant! It really is, and I'm quite thrilled for him and his family. But Goten stays here! I'm not letting the same thing that happened to Gohan happen to him!" she barked, pointing at Goten. "Gohan was almost killed on that planet and I'm not going risk Goten's life as well!"
Goku glanced at Goten and noted the look of slight confusion on his face, since he didn't know all the details of what happened when they had gone to Namek before, then turned his head back, meeting Chi-Chi's angry stare. "Aw come on honey! When Gohan went he was 5, and nothing happend to him! He came home just fine. Goten, here, is 16 years old and besides, we're not going up there to fight anyone. We won't even be there a whole day since we'll have Bulma's Radar. Honest Chi-Chi, there's nothing to worry about.", Goku assured her, having a good feeling that he'd won this time.
Goten looked at his mom hopefully.
Chi-Chi sighed in defeat. "It's never any use. Why do I even bother? Ok Goten. I'll let you go, but you are not to fight and you will stay out of trouble. Do you understand me?", she told him with a stern voice, now looking at him.
Goten smiled big. "Sure Kaasan! Thanks a lot!!" He wrapped her in a big hug.
"Ok Goten. But if I find out you got into trouble up there, you'll have to answer to me when you get back.", she warned.
Goten stepped back and looked at her. "Heh, all right mom. Don't worry about that."
Goku cleared his throat a little and said, "Well, I'm going to go tell the rest of the guys the news, ok?"
Chi-Chi looked at Goku and nodded. "Good idea. I'm sure they'll be so excited to hear the good news." She walked over to him and hugged him tight out of joy.
Goku smiled and wrapped his arms around her shoulders.
Chi-Chi closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment of just being in her husband's arms, then opened them again and pulled back. "Ok, Goku. You better get going so you can be home in time for dinner."
"Yeah, all right.", he said, stepping back. "I'll be back soon!" He put his two forefingers on his forehead and disappeared a few seconds later.
Written by Jennifer and Mandy
Author's Note: I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for your wonderful reviews! ^^ Mandy and I are very pleased that the story has gone over so well. I'm very sorry that this chapter has taken so long to come out, but we've been very busy lately. Yet, we stayed up very late last night to get this chapter out to everyone today. There is still plenty more to come, so keep checking back for updates. Arigoutou again everyone! Ja ne!
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Chapter 12 – The Best Ideas Are The Most Complex
Trunks woke up early the next morning. He turned over, then opened his eyes wide and immediately threw the covers off of him and ran downstairs. "Tousan!", he called. He found Vegeta putting in a new door to replace the one he had destroyed the previous day. "Tousan! You won't believe this!", he exclaimed as he ran over to him.
Vegeta was down on his knees next to the open door. He looked up at Trunks before finishing the bottom hinge. "What do you want? Kami, can't I get anything done around here without one of you brats bothering me?", he grumbled, glancing back down at the door.
Trunks took a step closer to Vegeta. "But Otousan! You're really going to want to hear this. I've found a way to get Kaasan back!"
He dropped his screwdriver in shock and looked back up at Trunks, leaping to his feet. "What did you say?! Are you sure about this, Trunks?", he asked, grabbing Trunks by the shoulders.
Trunks clenched his fists in excitement. "Hai! I'm positive! I went to ask Dende about it last night just to make sure, too."
Vegeta tightened his grip on Trunks' shoulders a little. "You went to the Lookout last night? Why didn't you tell me about it?", he questioned in irritation.
Trunks lowered his head slightly, looking down at the floor. "Well...I wasn't sure if it would work. I didn't know if there really was another dragon like Shenron. I just wanted to make sure, before I told you about it, so I wouldn't get your hopes up...just in case it didn't work." He looked back up at his father.
Vegeta let go of his son and dropped his hands back to his sides. "Well, in that case, it was probably best that you didn't say anything, unless you were sure about it. "So, tell me how we're going to get her back.", he said, with a hint of impatience in his voice.
"Ok. The first thing we have to do is gather the Dragonballs and use the wish to take us up to Namek. Then once we get there, we collect Namek's Dragonballs to summon Porunga. We'll use the first wish to bring Kaasan back to life. Then we'll wish her to the Lookout and use the last wish to take us back to the Lookout as well. I know it'll work! Dende told me last night that Porunga could grant life back to anyone!", Trunks explained excitedly.
"Namek again?", he asked hesitantly and sighed a little. "I told myself I'd never go back to that wretched planet again. Well, if going back there is what it's going to take, then so be it. There's only seven more months until the Dragonballs can be used again, am I right?"
Trunks nodded. "A little less than seven months, yeah."
"All right." Vegeta glanced back down at the last hinge on the door, which he had been putting in, then looked back up at Trunks. "I must say, boy...I'm proud of you.", he said, smiling slightly.
Trunks was a little surprised at how easily he had just said that to him. "Arigoutou...Otousan.", he replied with a small grin.
Vegeta didn't respond to him. He just leaned over on the doorframe and folded his arms, turning his head to look up at the cloudless sky.
Trunks thought for a moment, then looked back up. "What about Goku?"
Vegeta turned his head back around in question. "Kakarott? What about him?"
"Well, don't you think we should ask him to come with us?"
"Oh. Well you're right, I suppose. He could probably be of some use to us on the journey."
"Alright then. I'm going to go over there and tell him the news.", Trunks said, and stepped around Vegeta through the doorway.
Vegeta nodded. "Fine." He knelt back down and finished screwing in the last hinge to the new door. He stood back up, grasping the side of the door and moved it from side to side. Vegeta smiled in satisfaction and picked up his toolbox. As he stepped back inside he closed the door softly and headed to the science wing to return the tools.
Trunks was on his way to Goku's house with a big smile on his face. "Man! I can't believe that there's actually hope for Kaasan again! We'll have her back in no time!", he said to himself in his mind. Trunks arrived at Goku's house a little while later and landed in the yard. He ran up to the house and knocked on the door a few times before putting his hands in his pockets and rocking back and forth on his heels anxiously.
"I'LL GET IT!", Goten yelled through the house as he ran to the door. He opened it and grinned immediately. "Trunks! Hey! What's up, bro?"
Trunks returned the grin and took his hands out of his pockets. "Hi Goten! Long time no see, huh? Hey, I need to talk to your dad. Is he around?", he asked as he stepped inside with Goten.
"Yeah. He's in the kitchen talking to Kaasan about how our day of fishing went. You should have seen the size of the one Tousan caught!", Goten answered, as he headed towards the kitchen, motioning for Trunks to follow.
"Ok.", Trunks started, following his friend. "Well, I don't want to interrupt anything, so whenever he gets done is fine."
Goten glanced back at him and shrugged a shoulder. "Nah. Don't worry, bro. There's no problem." He pushed open the door to the kitchen and stepped in.
Trunks nodded in response and moved over beside Goten.
Goten looked over at Goku. "Hey Dad?"
Goku, who was leaning against the wall with his hands folded behind his head, look up at his son. "Hmm?" He then looked over at Trunks. "Hey Trunks!", he greeted with a smile.
"Hi Goku. How's it going?", Trunks replied.
"Oh I'm fine. Look at the big fish I caught earlier!", he said, pointing to the enormous fish lying on the table and grinning proudly. "He sure put up a good fight too!"
Trunks laughed and looked over to the table where Chi-Chi was seated. She had her head leaning on her hand and her arm propped on the back of the chair with a slightly bored expression on her face from listening to Goku tell about how he caught the fish that she would have to cook for dinner later, making a total of eight nights in a row they had had fish to eat.
"So how have you been, Trunks?", Goku asked kindly.
Trunks replied, smiling, "I'm great! I haven't felt this good in a long time, actually."
"Yeah Dad.", Goten spoke up. "Trunks said he needs to talk to you about something."
Chi-Chi smiled at Trunks. "It's good to hear you're doing well, Trunks. I'm glad to see things are going better for you."
"Arigoutou.", Trunks said to Chi-Chi, then looked back at Goku.
Goku pushed himself off the wall and dropped his hands back down to his sides. "What is it about? Good news, I presume?"
"You could say that. Could we step outside for a moment, please?", Trunks said, gesturing to the door.
"Sure.", he replied, and walked outside with Trunks following behind him and shutting the door.
Goku turned around to face him again. "Well don't keep me in suspense here, Trunks. What's up?", he asked eagerly, while laughing slightly.
"Well I have a question for you first.", Trunks started. "Would you be willing to make another trip to the planet Namek?"
Goku looked a little confused. "Namek? Why would I need to go to Namek?"
"Just answer me first. Would you do it?", Trunks pressed on hopefully.
"Well, sure. If I had to.", he answered.
Trunks smiled. "Great. Because I have a plan to get Mom back."
Goku's eyes widened in surprise and happiness. "Really?? You're kidding! How?!"
Trunks took a short breath and began explaining his idea again. "Ok. First, we have to gather the Dragonballs to summon Shenron. We can use my mom's radar for that. We'll use the wish to take us to Namek. Once we're there, we'll use the radar again to collect all of Namek's Dragonballs and summon Porunga. I went to the Lookout last night and asked Dende a couple of questions about that dragon and found out that he is able to bring anyone back to life, no matter how they died. That means that he can bring Kaasan back, even though she died of a natural cause!"
"That's great! Oh wow! This is wonderful, Trunks! How much longer is it until the Dragonballs can be used again?"
Trunks glanced up at the sky in thought for a second, "Umm....", then looked back down at Goku. "About seven more months, I think.", he answered, cocking his eyebrow in thought.
Goku nodded slightly in agreement. "Oh yeah, that's right. And you're sure this will work?"
Trunks looked confident in his plan. "Yeah, it should. Dende sounded pretty sure about what he told me last night. Dad and I thought you would be able to help us."
"Yeah! Of course I'll help, Trunks! Have you told anybody else yet?", Goku asked, with a wide grin still on his face from his excitement.
Trunks shook his head slightly. "Iie. Not yet. The only ones that know about it so far are you, Tousan, Dende, and me. We'll probably leave Bra with Videl and Pan, since it would be too dangerous for her to make the trip. Gohan will most likely want to come with us as well."
Goku nodded in agreement. "Hai, that's a good idea. I...don't know how to tell Chi-Chi about it though. I mean, with Goten going and all. You know how overprotective she can be when it comes to things like this.", he commented, laughing a little.
"Heh heh.", Trunks chuckled, putting his hand on the back of his head. "That could be a problem. But if we explain the situation, I'm sure she'd let him come with us. This is very important.", he added, getting a serious look on his face.
"Yeah, I know." Goku grinned again, suddenly, clenching his fists from the thrill of it all. "This is all just so wonderful! I can't believe we're really going to get her back!", he cheered, laughing in happiness.
Trunks' expression softened again and brightened with excitement. "Hai I know! This seems almost too good to be true! Ok Goku, I'm going to head back home for now. You start spreading the news to the rest of the guys.", he replied with a smile. He then turned around in the direction of his home, while still looking at Goku.
"Sure thing, Trunks. I'll see ya later!"
Trunks waved to Goku before lifting off the ground and shooting off, back to Capsule Corp.
Goku waved back up to Trunks as he flew away. "Yes!", he whispered to himself with a grin. He turned around to go back inside. "Chi-Chi!! Goten!!", he yelled as he ran in the front door. He burst into the kitchen with the wide-eyed excitement of a child. "Chi-Chi! Guys, I have wonderful news!!"
Goten, who had come in and sat down at the table, jumped up as his father ran in. "What is it Dad??", he asked in confusion.
Chi-Chi was also slightly alarmed at the burst at energy from Goku and spun around from where she was standing at the stove, getting things ready to fix lunch. "Goku! What's gotten into you? You know better than to run wild through the house like that! So, what did Trunks have to say that was so great?", she scolded, but not harshly, crossing her arms while holding a wooden spoon in her hand.
Goku smiled sheepishly and laughed out a weak apology to Chi-Chi. "I'm sorry, dear..." he trailed off, but then perked up again. "But Trunks had the greatest idea!! He's found a way to bring Bulma back!!"
Goten's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you serious? How? I thought we had come up with everything possible!"
Chi-Chi dropped her spoon and held her folded hands up to her face. "This is a miracle! Oh, and after all this time! Goku, what did he think of??"
Goku looked at his son, replying to his comments. "I know! Same here! I thought that we'd come up with everything." He then looked back at both at them. "Trunks had this idea, and even went to the Lookout to ask Dende if it would work. The plan is to use Bulma's Dragon Radar to find the Dragonballs and summon Shenron. We'll use our wish to go to Namek. Then when we get there, we'll do the same thing and summon Porunga. Since the dragon on Namek grants three wishes , we'll use the first one to bring Bulma back to life. The second one will wish her to the Lookout. Then we'll use the final wish to take us home too!"
Chi-Chi stood in front of Goku with her arms folded again, and stared at Goku, but not angrily. "I see. So it's back to Namek, huh? Hmm, and you were planning on taking Goten along with you, I assume?"
Goku smiles innocently. "Of course, Chi-Chi! We'll need his help!
Goten on the other hand, was staring at his father with a big smile on his face. "Namek....wow!! That's Piccolo's home planet, right? Oh this is awesome!"
Chi-Chi glanced at her son. "Goten, mind your manners. It's rude to interrupt." She then looked back to Goku.
"Aww come on Kaasan!", Goten whined. "I've never been to Namek before! Wow, I can't wait!! This is going to be so cool!", he said, grinning widely.
Quickly turning back around to Goten, Chi-Chi asked firmly, "Goten...now who said you were going? I certainly don't remember giving you my permission. I'm sure that your father and the rest of those muscle brain lugs can handle things on their own."
The smile quickly faded from Goten's face. "But mom!!! I wanna go with Tousan to bring Bulma back! You gotta let me go!"
"Goten, don't argue with me. I'm your mother and mother's always know best. Now I'm really happy that Bulma will get wished back, but I still don't see any reason for my youngest son to go and risk his life traveling to another planet." She turned her head away and crossed her arms.
Goten stood and gaped at his mother, then turned to his father. "Daaaaaaaaaaaad??", he complained in a tone that said 'Help me out here, pleeaase.'
Goku looked from Goten to Chi-Chi and put a hand on her shoulder. "Chi-Chi, honey. You know how important this is. And Goten's never been to Planet Namek before! It'll be an adventure for him!"
Chi-Chi spun around and glared at Goku. "Listen Goku. Trunks' plan is brilliant! It really is, and I'm quite thrilled for him and his family. But Goten stays here! I'm not letting the same thing that happened to Gohan happen to him!" she barked, pointing at Goten. "Gohan was almost killed on that planet and I'm not going risk Goten's life as well!"
Goku glanced at Goten and noted the look of slight confusion on his face, since he didn't know all the details of what happened when they had gone to Namek before, then turned his head back, meeting Chi-Chi's angry stare. "Aw come on honey! When Gohan went he was 5, and nothing happend to him! He came home just fine. Goten, here, is 16 years old and besides, we're not going up there to fight anyone. We won't even be there a whole day since we'll have Bulma's Radar. Honest Chi-Chi, there's nothing to worry about.", Goku assured her, having a good feeling that he'd won this time.
Goten looked at his mom hopefully.
Chi-Chi sighed in defeat. "It's never any use. Why do I even bother? Ok Goten. I'll let you go, but you are not to fight and you will stay out of trouble. Do you understand me?", she told him with a stern voice, now looking at him.
Goten smiled big. "Sure Kaasan! Thanks a lot!!" He wrapped her in a big hug.
"Ok Goten. But if I find out you got into trouble up there, you'll have to answer to me when you get back.", she warned.
Goten stepped back and looked at her. "Heh, all right mom. Don't worry about that."
Goku cleared his throat a little and said, "Well, I'm going to go tell the rest of the guys the news, ok?"
Chi-Chi looked at Goku and nodded. "Good idea. I'm sure they'll be so excited to hear the good news." She walked over to him and hugged him tight out of joy.
Goku smiled and wrapped his arms around her shoulders.
Chi-Chi closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment of just being in her husband's arms, then opened them again and pulled back. "Ok, Goku. You better get going so you can be home in time for dinner."
"Yeah, all right.", he said, stepping back. "I'll be back soon!" He put his two forefingers on his forehead and disappeared a few seconds later.