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Okay, since this is out so late I'll save excuses and what-not for the bottom. When character's names are like this //name// that is who's POV the following segment is from. I change POV's a bit in this one.

Dragonball GS Chapter 22:
Fun? Yeah, Right


Oh, this starts out about a month after the fight occurred. As for Vegeta, let's just say Bulma made it worth his while to accept it all. ^.~ Hehe...

Let's begin shall we....

//Anija//

C'mon, Anija! If you can fly fast you should be able to get through here! Sarah said as she tugged my arm.

Sarah! Why do we need to shop at the mall anyway? I asked, raising my voice above the other chatter.

You're getting married Saturday, Anija, you need something to wear.

But didn't Bulma and ChiChi already get the dress? I asked, being dragged into the front of a clothing store.

Yeah, but what are you going to wear on the honeymoon ? You don't expect to wear a huge dress all that time do you? Sarah explained, finally ending the tugging on my arm.

Well, I guess not.... I said quietly. ~Knowing those two my dress will be huge. Grreeaat~

***Flashback...***

Is all this really necessary? I asked, standing on a stool in a not-yet-sewed version of my wedding dress like I had been for the past two and a half hours.

Yes. My only son is getting married and I want everything to be perfect. Bulma said, from somewhere behind a mound of magazines.

I sighed, rolled my eyes, but continued standing still.

Oh, Bulma! Look at this! ChiChi said excitedly, pointing at some bridle magazine.

That would be great! Bulma agreed.

As the two over-enthusiastic women scoured the magazines I quietly crept off the stool and over to the desk. I started scribbling down some excuse to leave:

Whatever you wind up picking will be fine, I trust your judgment. I'm going with Sarah and will see you later.
-Anija

~That oughta work.~ I thought. I slipped off the dress and changed back into my regular clothes. Then I ever so slowly and quietly left the room.

***End flashback...***

Over here, I think I've found something. Sarah called to me.

I sighed and walked over to her. What she pointed to almost scared me.

//Trunks//

Trunks! Getta load of this! Goten called, pointing at some technical thing in a window.

I sighed. What is it? I asked, all enthusiasm gone from my voice.

Uh... I dunno. But that's why you're here. He smiled sheepishly.

~Why are we here?~ I asked myself. Goten, just why are we here?

Huh? Oh uh... He glanced at his watch, Hey, c'mere, I wanna show you this cool place,

I almost shuddered. Cool place'? Knowing Goten, this couldn't be good. I followed Goten down the street and into a small building.

Uh... Goten? Where are we? I asked.

Hang on, let me find the light switch,

The second the light went on my eyes widened.

~Kami, I should've known.~ I thought, sighing.

//Anija//

C'mon, Sarah, you can't be serious. I pleaded, glancing at the garment in her hands.

What? You look good in green.

It's not the color, it's the lack of material.

Sheesh, Anija, you're going to be on your honeymoon! It's supposed to be the most romantic night of your life ya know, after that it goes downhill. Sarah said, grinning.

I felt my face get hot and knew I was blushing.

Fine, fine, She said sighing, Let's find something else.

I was relieved temporarily, then I thought about what else she could have in mind.

//Bulma//

Ahh! I give up! ChiChi threw her hands up in disgust.

Let's just call a tailor, I sighed, tossing down the magazine. I pulled out my cell phone. Know any good ones?

Hmm, The Wedding Place is usually good.

Wedding Place... I mumbled to myself, flipping through the phone book, Ah, here it is, 223-5599. I dialed the number and listened to the ringing.

Hello, Wedding Place, Ami speaking, how may I help you? A chipper young voice spoke.

Hi, I'd like to have a wedding dress tailored. I said.

Okay, I'll transfer you. Ami said.

*~*

Okay, so you want the shoulder sleeves?

I replied.

Okay, we'll need Anija to come by for a final fitting but that's it. Laura said, marking on her order form.

Great, we'll stop by around four, thank you. I hung up the phone and turned to ChiChi, It's all ready except for the final fitting.



//Trunks//

Here, try this. My dad smirked and handed me a tall shot glass.

Really, Dad, I think I've had my fill. I put my hand up to stop.

He raised an eyebrow, I didn't raise any weakling, c'mon.

I sighed, defeated,

I looked at the liquid, hoping that it wouldn't increase my already pounding headache. I shrugged, brought the shot to my lips, and slammed it down. I felt it burn down my throat. I put the glass down and surpassed a coughing fit.

I think he liked it. Goten teased.

You wanna try it, tough guy? I asked.

I poured a full shot glass and handed it to him.



What? All talk? I asked.

My dad and Goku were just watching us. Goku was holding a soda, he had been chosen to be the designated flyer.

Do it.

Goten thought for a second then shot it down. Whoo, it's...hot....

I smirked almost identical to my dad.

You two are both weak, I could out do you any day. My dad bragged.

I knew better, but my pride got to me.

Oh yeah? I turned to Goten, Wanna prove him wrong?

Wouldn't miss a chance to. Goten replied.

Goku sighed quietly.

Bartender! Three bottles of tequila. My dad said.

I noticed Goten's eyes widened slightly and I got this sinking feeling.

A bartender walked over to my dad with the three bottles. Just how old are those two? He asked, gesturing towards Goten and I.

Old enough. My dad replied, balling his fist.

The bartender gulped, He handed the bottles to my dad then quickly walked down to the other side of the bar.

My dad said, and handed a shot glass and bottle to each of us.

//Anija//

Are we done? I asked, tiredly, eying the five bags of clothing on the counter.



The only answer I'm taking is I said.

::sigh:: Fine. We're done. Sarah said, looking like she had lost a battle.

I don't see where you get the stamina to shop like this, I'm practically falling asleep. Perfect timing for a yawn.

Sarah smirked...Evilly? What was that grin on her face?

~Uh-oh...~

*~*
(Setting: Trunks and Anija's house, around 11:00 pm)

Are you done with your course in shopping, Sarah? I asked, barely awake.

Uhh... I think I covered it all.

Good. Well, I'd offer you a ride home but I'd probably fall asleep.

Oh, that's okay, I drove over anyway. Sarah responded.

Thanks for shopping with me. I added sleepily.

Sure, any time. Good night.



~Ahh, finally, time to go to bed.... Wait a sec, where's Trunks?~ I thought, ~Goten took him out earlier for something...Hmm, I think I have an idea of his where abouts.~

I walked down the hall and into the guest bathroom. There I found non other than the Purple-haired Wonder himself, sitting in front of the toilet bowl, looking pale and woozy. I also happened to notice his ripped shirt and a trail of red lip prints onto his chest.

He didn't notice me, he just kept staring at the toilet with semi-closed eyes. I cleared my throat to get his attention.

Nothing.

I called sweetly.

Silence.

I said, leaning in a bit.

So quiet you could hear a fly sneeze.



He jerked his head towards me then greatly regretted it. His eyes got wider as he turned back towards the porcelain bowl. I turned my head and winced at the noises. When he finished projecting his stomach contents into the toilet (Vomiting for all you simple minded folk) he turned, more slowly, back towards me.



Last time I checked it sounded less slurred and more like Anija' but at least you recognize me.

He stared blankly at me.

I sighed, Perhaps I shouldn't use big sentences. I said mainly to myself, Trunks, you okay?

He nodded slowly.Up, down, and again.

I'm gonna stand you up now, okay? I asked.

Ish cann getTs uPp.

Yeah, sure. I put my hands under his arms and gently pulled him up.

Once he was standing I slowly removed my hands. He swayed a bit, staggered forward, then fell against me and promptly went to sleep.

I sighed. ~Well, I guess I should tuck him in. Now there's the problem of moving him. Well, I guess this'll work.~ I thought.

I pulled him over my shoulder so he was draped like a bag. I glanced in the mirror before leaving the bathroom.

How cute,

Walking into my room I hit the switch and noticed that Goten had decided to spend the night in the bed.

~Well, since he came over with him, he can sleep with him.~ I thought, smirking, ~Won't they be surprised to wake next to each other.~

I laid Trunks down on the bed, next to Goten. I noticed Goten's shirt was missing.

~Hmm, idea!~ I smirked evilly.

I stripped Trunks down to his boxers and took both their shoes off and set them at the end.

~They better have one hell of a great excuse tomorrow, and my plan should go through, all I have to do is call Sarah,~

With that, I excited the room, leaving to test one of the other beds in the house.

***Next morning, 11:00 am...***

//Trunks//

My head throbbed, feeling like it was on the verge of exploding. I reached up and rubbed my temples, trying, to no avail, to stop the constant pounding.

Ohh... Did anybody see the brick wall that attacked me...? I asked to no one in particular.

Came an unexpected reply.

I opened one eye but slammed it shut again.

~Dang light~

Once again I opened an eye, slowly this time so as not to have the light slice through my pupil. I looked over to my right and saw the edge of the bed.

~Hmm, I usually sleep on the other side. Anija must've switched... I don't even remember a thing...~ I thought.

Hearing muffled sleeping noises I opened my other eye and glanced to my left. I saw a mop of messy black hair peeking out from under the blanket.

~Oh, Anija must be sleeping in,~

I turned on my side and started to drift off again when a thought struck me,

~Wait a sec, black hair? Anija has red.... Then....~

Who the hell is this?! I asked, ripping the blanket off of the sleeping figure.

Goten opened an eye groggily. Goten! My eyes widened.

I screamed, jumping out of bed.

Goten's eyes shot open the second I screamed and he, too, joined me.

He leapt onto the opposite side.

What the hell are you doing in my bed?! I demanded.

Goten stared blankly, dazed and confused.

I shuddered, Uhh... You didn't..... I didn't.... We didn't do anything.... did we...?

Kami, I hope not....

//Anija//





~Oh, they must be awake,~ I thought, hearing two screams.

I smirked, and started down the hall. This was going to be good. Trunks came home drunk with his buddy so I decided I'd play a trick on him, and I had the liberty to inform Sarah too, how sweet revenge can be....

Kami, I hope not....

Hey Trunks I heard you-- What is Goten doing here?! In our room, next to our bed?! I had to struggle to keep a straight face seeing the two pail faces of the others.

Goten started.

We...Uh.... Ya see... Anija... It's not what you think. Trunks stuttered.

For your sake it better not be, because what I see is a half naked Goten and you in just your boxers. I said.

Trunks then looked down and noticed he was wearing black silk boxers. He blushed a bit but didn't do anything. Goten also noticed his garb. Loose pants and the little remnants of a shirt. He, too, blushed.

You don't actually think.... Me and him.... Ya know..... Do you? Trunks asked.

I, I just don't really know. I lied, controlling the urge to burst with laughter.

Trunks still had lip stick lip prints trailing down his chest. I slowly shook my head, did I even want to know? Probably not.

A-Anija, you can't be serious! I mean, I marrying you, and I'd never do- He shuddered, that with Goten! Or any other guy for that matter.



C'mon, Anija! I don't even remember how I got here, let alone why in the world Trunks slept with me. Goten pleaded.

I couldn't stand it any more. I huge grin crossed my face. I tried to hold back the laughs but I couldn't.

Hehehe HAHAHA! I quickly covered my mouth with my hand. Too late.

Trunks and Goten both looked at each other then back at me. Trunks put his hands on his hips.

You did this right? You purposely put me next to Goten. He scowled.



Goten raised an eyebrow.

Yep, I did. But only to get you back for being drop dead drunk last night. Do you even remember what you did? I said.

Trunks looked to Goten who just shrugged,

There was a pause.

I asked.

Well, it went something like this....

***Flashback to night before...***

//Trunks//

The only rule, my Dad explained, is that you can't quit till you pass out, got it?

I nodded. As did Goten.

Okay, ready? Go, And with that all three of us proceeded to fill up the shots, then down them.

Ugh, it burned at first, but I wasn't going to show weakness in front of my own father. And besides, after awhile your throat got kinda numb, ya didn't even feel it any more.

***10 Minutes later...***

*Klunk!*

Goten's head made a surprisingly hollow sound as it smashed into the table. I could almost hear Goku sigh but couldn't be sure that wasn't just some voice the alcohol had conjured up. I continued to go at it with my father. Shot after shot, I kept my eyes on him. By now we were going rather slow, focusing more on a staring contest than a drinking one. After a little bit I saw my dad's head teeter a bit. Then his shoulder's swayed. Annnnnd......

*Whap!*

He was down! Whoo! I won! I won! I- Uh-oh, I didn't feel so good. I sprung up (As fast as a guy can when he's drunk) and sprinted towards the little boy's room.

After emptying my stomach of most of it contents (Big job for a Saiyan) Goku walked in.

You okay?

Oh, *cough* just fine. I replied, staggering towards the door.

There's a couple of women here to see you. They said something about police officers and Officer Nasty'. Goku added.

My head was too cloudy to process any thought besides, breath in, breath out, and even that was confusing. I half walked, half tripped over to the table we'd occupied previously, it was then I noticed something weird. Goten, on a chair, rather, handcuffed to a chair, with a police type officer sitting on his lap.

Goten's head flopped on to the lady officer's bosom. She smiled down at him...oddly. She reached her hands behind him and.... Eew, never wanted to see that much of his plumber's smile.

I also noticed another lady police type officer lazily swinging her handcuffs around on her finger. As she looked at me her face brightened...Uh-oh. Before I really processed what was going on, I was down on the floor, with the Officer Nasty' squatting on my chest, and trying to attack my tonsils with her tongue.

Loud cheers were heard as she started to rip my shirt.... And that was only the beginning...

***Back to present time...***

//Anija//

The beginning? I asked, arching an eyebrow.

Well, kinda. I shoved her off after she messed with the button on my pants.

Oh really. Be thankful for that Trunks. I said. He gulped. So, how did you get back here?

Well, they had picked Goku to be the designated flyer...

**Flashback...*

//Trunks//

Ugh, first those weird officers, then smacking the cold floor with my face. And now, now I'm being toted home via Goku airline express. Great.

I groggily looked over to Goku's other side and noticed Goten. Then I proceeded to pass out.

When I was shaken roughly awake I gazed at my surroundings. Home?

Trunks, Trunks, get up. I was shaken again, and this time I managed to get to a standing position, kind of. I mostly leaned on Goku. You're home.

Trunks, can I stay with you? Sarah'll kill me. Goten said.

I nodded then regretted it. Ohh, Goku, can you set me by the nearest barf bin?

I could of sworn I saw him grin.

***End flashback...***

//Anija//

Oh, I get it now. I turned to Goten, Shouldn't you be headed home? Sarah will get worried.

Yeah, I guess. If she kills me I want a nice funeral. Goten teased.

Oh stop joking and leave. I said, pushing him towards the door.

Who's joking?

She won't be that bad, I mean, she couldn't be worse than Anija,

I scowled at Trunks.

Eep. Uh heh, forget I said anything. Trunks corrected himself.



I cringed, I think that's her now,

Good luck, Trunks called to a retreating Goten.

I heard the front door shut. Finally. I turned to Trunks, Trunks, you didn't.... erm... like the Officer Nasty' did you?

He paused, I scowled, No, no, definitely not.

Good answer, I smirked, and gave him a light kiss on the cheek, But now you need to get cleaned up. I smiled.

He smirked, Yeah, I guess I do,

*~*

After toweling off and changing I walked into the kitchen. Something caught my eye on the calender. A big red circle around Saturday....

~Kuso! I completely forgot it was Friday today!~ I thought.

I hurried back down the hall to Trunks, who was just drying his hair off. He turned to me questionably.

Trunks, do you know what day it is?

Uh... Yesterday was Thursday, so today would be Friday.

Oh, genius. I smirked, Anyway, what's more important, do you know what tomorrow is?



Duh, but what's going on...?

The wedding.... The wedding! It slipped my mind, Kami...

~That's why I call you slick, Trunks. At least he remembered.~ I thought.

Yeah, we have a lot to get ready for.... Are you nervous? I asked.

Yeah, a little. But I'm not getting cold feet.

Oh, me neither.

~Good.~

Funny though, I would've thought your mom would-

*Ring! Ring!*

Spoke too soon.

Trunks walked over to answer the phone.

Hello?..... Yeah.... Last night?... Just ask Dad.... Oh, okay, He turned to me and handed me the phone, She wants to talk to you.

I took the phone,

'Morning, Anija,

Morning, Bulma, what's up?

Why'd you leave yesterday? Bulma asked.

Oh, I needed to go shopping with Sarah and you two seemed really into what you were doing so I left a note.

Oh, well, ChiChi and I called a tailor and they need you to come by for a fitting.

Okay, when? I asked.

About one o clock. She replied.

Okay, is that all?

Well, for now. We can talk later. Bulma said.

Okay, thanks, I'll see you then, bye.



Well, Trunks, I'm almost afraid of what your mom and ChiChi came up with, but after shopping with Sarah I doubt it'll faze me.

He just chuckled.

***Next morning, 9:30 am at the wedding chapel...***

//Anija//

Wow, you guys did good. I said, looking into the mirror in the bride's room. My room.

Glad you like it. Bulma said, cheerfully. She seemed to be beaming.

~Guess she's happy about this.~ I thought smiling.

You look great, Anija! Sarah exclaimed.

I turned to look at her. She was wearing a pale pink gown that reached past her ankles and down to her matching high heels. She looked good too. My maid of honor better look good. She had half her hair pulled up into an elegant bun and the rest was flowing about her shoulders.

I said, smiling.

I was so excited about my wedding. I could loose all the fusing about me but I was still excited. Finally I'd be legally untied to Trunks. Mrs. Briefs, Mrs. Anija Briefs. Eh, I could go for a different last name but it's not the name I'm bonded with.

Here, sit down, we need to do your hair. Bulma said.

I did as was told. At least I'd get to get off my aching feet, these high heel shoes could be torture. Bulma and ChiChi began working with my hair. I watched in the mirror.

//Trunks//

A little help? I asked.

Like this, fox chases the bunny, bunny runs through the hole, around like this, and tada! Goten finished tying my tie.

I would've tied it but I had a million things on my mind and tying a tie was not there. I loved Anija, I wanted to marry Anija, but I didn't want to wear this tuxedo. The slacks, shirt, vest, jacket, not to mention the other components, made wearing it a chore. But if Goten could do it,I guess I could too.

Tanks, Goten. I said.

You okay? He asked.

Yeah, just a bit nervous. You do have the ring right?

Yes, yes, I have the-- He reached into his jacket pocket, Uh-oh, wear is it?

My face paled slightly and my eyes widened.

Just joking. He pulled out the black box, It's right here.

Relief rushed over me.

Don't. Do. That. I said flatly.

Sheesh, a little up tight aren't we?

You would be too if it was your wedding with Sarah. I said.

He blushed. Wh-Who said I wanted to marry her?

I smirked, Never mind.

I glanced in the mirror, the to my father. He was sitting in the corner, head down, eyes closed, arms crossed. At least he wasn't storming around.

~Wonder what Mom did to calm him down,~ I shuddered,~No, I don't.~

//Anija//

I looked down at my engagement ring. I smiled remembering how he had proposed and slipped it on my finger. I slipped it off slowly and set it down on the table.

Okay, all set. Bulma said.

Her and ChiChi stood back to admire their work. They nodded in approval. Sarah gave me a smile.

Well, let's get to it. ChiChi said.

I gulped. It was time to do this. I was going to marry Trunks, actually marry him. I couldn't stop the blush that rushed to my cheeks. Sarah smiled encouragingly and walked up to me.

Ready for this? She asked.

As ready as I'll ever be.

C'mon, let's go.

She walked me down a hallway and into a room behind the reception area. Goku was standing in their waiting for me. We had arranged for him to walk me down the isle seeing that my father was gone and he was the closest relative. He beamed at me as I enter.

you look great, Anija. He commented.

I blushed,

I looked and noticed Bulma and ChiChi sit down by their respective families.

See ya up there. Sarah said, as she started walking towards the altar.

She stood across from Goten, who was Trunks's best man. Trunks stood there. How cute. He looked great in that tux.

The music cued and everybody turned towards me. I swallowed and began to walk down the isle with Goku.

//Trunks//

She looked stunning. I'd never seen her in a dress before. And this one was great. The sleeves rested gently on her shoulders, showing her soft tan skin. The dress hugged her figure nicely, showing off the smooth curves of her body. Her hair was up in an elegant jumble of braids and twists, leaving only one strand hanging on each said of her face.

Goku led her up to the front of the altar, then gave her a hug and sat down next the ChiChi. Anija looked up at me and smiled.

//Anija//

I continued walking up to Trunks and smiled. He smiled back at me.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the marriage of these young people. If anyone has any objections to why these two should not be wed speak now or forever hold your peace. The priest said.

Nobody objected, not even Vegeta. I glanced at Bulma, ChiChi, and Videl who had all started to cry. I looked back to the priest as he continued.

Do you, Trunks Briefs, take Anija to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, until death do you part? He asked Trunks.

Trunks looked nervous but smiled and said, I do.

And do you, Anija, take Trunks to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?

I looked from Trunks, to Goten, then glanced at Sarah, they were all smiling broadly. I looked back to the priest, took a breath,an said, I do.

The priest looked to Goten then Sarah, Do you have the rings?

Sarah handed me a gold band. I studied it briefly, taking in all the importance this little band held.

Goten handed Trunks the ring, he smiled again, then looked to me.

I took his hand and slid the ring on his ring finger. He slowly took my hand and slid the other on to my finger.

The priest smiled, By the power vested in me by the Church of Christ, I now pronounce you man, and wife. You may kiss-

We cut him off as Trunks wrapped his arms around me and kissed me. I held him close and and kissed back, feeling ecstatic.

-the bride. He finished

The three said women earlier burst into tears, as did Sarah. The other people there (Most of them I didn't know) gave an applause.

When we finally broke apart I couldn't stop beaming. Music cued again as Trunks gently lifted me and walked back down the isle. I looked back briefly and tossed my bouquet to Sarah. She looked up and waved. I looked back to Trunks.

Ai shiteru, Trunks-kun.

Ai shiteru, Anija. He gave me another kiss as we exited the room.


~~~


Whoo hoo!!! They did it they got married!! YAAA!

Anija: Shh, you're ruining the moment.

Gomen...... Anyway, I know, wow, two words in Japanese. It just sounded better. Oh, if you want to hear my excuses for posting waaaaaaaay late, read on.

I know, I know, it's been forever since I posted last. 41 days to be specific. 41! AHHH! But, to tell ya the truth, it was my damned teachers fault. Too much work and all of the sudden my grades drop. Heh, so my parents restricted all computer time to just necessary stuff, like homework. I was going into withdrawls! Then, I said something to upset my parents (Like, This sucks! I need to use the computer.) and suddenly they take all computer time away. Yikes! So I worked and worked and finally got on the computer again! Yaaaa! And now that school is only a precious few days from summer dismisal I can work on it more! Or not. I gotta have summer fun too. But don't worry, 41 days wil never, NEVER happen again! I promise! (My computer went on the fritz also butnow it's all better ^^)

Whew, with that done I have one remaining announcement and question.

Announcement: My email addy has changed, it's now anija_d@hotmail.com. Please dircect all ail there.

Question: So, what do you guys want next? I have a whole plot lined up but I kinda left out a bridge on how to get there. Please, please tell me what you think! PLEEEEEEEZZZEE! I need to know. The sooner ya tell me the sonner chapter 23 will be out. Domo Arigato minna-san!!!!