Amnesia Saga
Alternate Ending 1
By Maria Cline
"So, what do we do now?" Bulma asked as she looked around the group. She knew that it was time for her to finally confront Vegita about what happened. It was time to choose between the love she remembered and the love that she forgotten.
"Talk." Vegita insisted as he gently pulled Bulma to the side, "Bulma, I..." He clenched his teeth in anger. His pride had taken more beatings than Tomata had given him. "feel betrayed, especially now when you are pregnant with Kakarot's child."
"I understand. I'm sorry." Bulma said as she trembled. She was moved by the fact that Vegita had spared Tomata for her. What should she do? Should she give this proud man a chance? "I really am sorry. I... we didn't know at the time."
"You still betrayed me, otherwise." Vegita grumbled as he turned away.
Bulma growled as she lost her fear. "Damn it, Vegita! Goku and I were stranded on a distant planet fighting for our lives! I didn't exactly have a chance to figure out that I was 'taken' by the prince of Saiyans!!!" Bulma turned her back with tears in her eyes.
Vegita tensed up with anger. The black velvet box in his pocket felt so tiny as he took it out and stared at it. He carried it with him all the time, ever since that day. He protected it with his own power in battle and when he trains. It seem so simple to just destroy the box and the ring inside with just a small blast. Growling, Vegita kept the box in his hand as he marched to Bulma and took her arm.
"I loved you. I still do." Vegita said as he took out the box and forced it into her hands. "Here's the proof."
Bulma stared at the tiny box. It was smooth against her hand and there were obvious tiny burns along the box. Vegita must've taken it with him to Lotcamel and carried it with him while he was fighting Tomata. Bulma slowly opened and inside was a beautiful diamond ring. "It's beautiful." Bulma gasped as she took out the ring and examined it. The diamond ring almost shone with a light of its own and in the band itself, there was a tiny inscription. The inscription was 'To my queen, Bulma'. "Oh my god." She muttered, "He did consider me to be his queen."
"I was going to ask you to be my wife with this tradition I heard on Earth before all this happened. A man is supposed to give a woman a ring and ask her. Personally, I prefer something with more power but you liked Earth tradition." Vegita explained quietly as he looked down.
"W-wife?" Bulma echoed, fumbling with the box and ring and they eventually tumbled from her quivering hands. **He was really going to ask me to be his wife? He seemed so sincere. Why am I so confused?** She thought in shock.
Vegita dove down at super speed and snatched the two precious items up. The Saiyan held the box and ring in his almost shaking hands and asked, "Is there a chance that you would fall in love with a man like me?"
"I think that would be answered only after I regain my memories of us." Bulma answered touched by Vegita's vulnerability. Did she fell in love with that? Did she once find a noble soul under that hard rock shell?
"Very well." Vegita answered hiding his glee. There is still a chance that she would return to him and be his once again. The wounds to his pride started healing.
*****
Meanwhile, Chi Chi and Goku walked a few yards away from the two. They were silent for a second before Chi Chi finally asked, "Goku, during your time on Lotcamel, didn't you ever think that you had a family that depended on you and loved you?"
Goku frowned as he thought back. On Lotcamel, he thought that he was a ruthless super saiyan who killed millions of people before losing his memories. Ever since he met Gohan and the other earth warriors, he had felt guilty because he had not remembered the truth; that he never had been a lonely cold-hearted murderer. "Well... no. Tomata told me that Saiyan men don't have families like the Fruans. Most of the children were born artificially and the women who birthed naturally would most likely die."
Chi Chi gasped at the thought. She had forgotten about the fact that saiyans had a different lifestyle than humans. How was she supposed to know that Tomata hadtold Goku that he wouldn't have any family? "And now?"
"Now, I felt very bad about not knowing the truth. I swear if I had a better idea of what was going on, I would never have fallen in love with Bulma."
Chi Chi sighed as she gazed at her Goku again. His expression was genuinely sad and apologetic. When she looked at that face, she couldn't help but forgive him. "I know. That's the way you are. I can't stay mad at you or Bulma forever but it still hurts."
"I'm sorry. I really am." Goku took her by the hand. "And I promise that when I get my memory back, I'll work harder to regain what we had."
Chi Chi shook her head. If there's one thing that hasn't changed about Goku when he lost his memory, it was his ability to keep promises. However, they had to decide how they were going to work around the biggest problem. "Even if it means leaving the baby with Bulma?" She asked hypothetically.
"I..." Goku choked up. Could he leave the baby with Bulma? It was his responsibility and the thought of leaving his baby was too painful. Yet, he had a duty with his own family. Which family should he chose? "I..."
Chi Chi immediately pressed her forefinger on Goku's lips. "Shhh... don't answer. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to press that question on you. We'll think of something when we have to cross that bridge."
*****
The four talked long and hard trying to think and plan of everything. Finally, they agreed to work things out after they regained their memories. Days passed as Goku and Bulma tried to figure out what to do and each of them dealt with it in their own way. Bulma prepared for the baby that was due to come in several months. Oddly enough, Chi Chi was helpful and tried to suggest things that she had gone through while giving birth to a Saiyan baby, seeing that Bulma had forgotten her own pregnancy with Trunks. Goku trained with his two sons and got to know them better. Vegita watched everything and trained with his own son.
Finally, the day came when Bulma and Goku were to regain their memories.
Dr. Briefs finished with the machines and called on everyone. All of the Z warriors came to the place excited about their friends finally remembering who they were. "So, it's finally ready?" Bulma asked anxious about the device. It was much bigger than before and had more features.
"Oh yes. I put a good deal of time in this beauty." Dr. Briefs explained as he patted the machine. "Not only can it handle the stress that a super saiyan's power would put on it but it massages, play music, and give fortunes. I was actually done with the main components about two days ago but I thought it would be good to have some extra features for future use."
The other warriors face faulted. It was like Dr. Briefs to make something like a memory returning machine and give it extra features. "Okay. Let's get this over with." Bulma said as she gazed at Goku. They stared at each other for a long moment before nodding in unison.
Goku looked at Chi Chi and said, "Okay. Let's do it."
"Good luck." Tomata whispered as she held her hand. She always wanted Orang and Bluberri to remember whom they were but now she was nervous about what will happen. Will they treat her the same after they regain their memories? What will happen to the memories they shared? She thought nervously.
"Thanks." Bulma gave Tomata a brief hug and went to the chair.
Goku followed and added, "We owe you everything, Tomata Salid."
Tomata slightly smiled and said, "I was just helping you two out. Just don't forget about me."
"No way." Goku whispered, "We'll never forget about you."
Dr. Briefs strapped them in and said, "Would you like a massage while you're at it?"
"Just pull the switch." Bulma suggested as she tapped on the arm of the chair.
"Please." Goku added as he tugged at his straps.
"Okay." Dr. Briefs said as he pulled the switch. Everyone tensed as electricity flowed in the machines. Lights flickered on and off as Goku and Bulma screamed. Memories flooded their brains in almost overwhelming proportions. Vegita's teeth were set on edge as he tried to block out Bulma's screams as they tore at the little part of his heart that he had allowed to feel. Chi Chi's fists were clenched and her knuckles grew white with anticipation, knowing well enough that Goku could handle pain, but still worried that something would go wrong.
Finally, after what seem to be an eternity, the two slumped over and the Dr. Briefs turned off the device.
"Bulma!" Vegita exclaimed as he ripped off the headgear and restaints and cradled his beloved in his arms. Bulma was unconcious and twitched slightly. His heart pounded as he thought of all the harm the damage could do. What if her mind hasn't fully returned? What if she lost part of her soul?
"Vegita?" Bulma moaned as she opened her eyes. "What happened?"
"Whoa. What a trip." Goku commented as he looked at his restraints. "How did I get here?" He glanced over at the confused group. "What happened to us?"
"Dad?" Gohan asked as he removed the restraints. "Didn't you remember anything that happened in the past six months?"
Goku and Bulma glanced at each other and then the saiyan replied, "Somewhat." He pointed over to Tomata and said, "I remember fighting the Termons with Tomata... and training her to become a super saiyan... the Firsts and how the Humans can be the Firsts..."
Bulma nodded. "Yes. I definitely remembered the Termons but there were gaps... fuzzy just outside of my mind. The last definate thing I remembered was seeing Pilaf again."
"What about before that?" Piccolo asked as he tried to figure out how successful the machine was. He decided to ask Goku something that happened in the past that few knew about. "Goku, what was the alias I used in the 23rd Tournament?"
"Ma Junior and I won by ramming you with my head. I definitely remembered everything before six months ago." Goku said as he rubbed his forehead.
"Then, your previous memories were restored." Tomata figured, "But, what happened to the other memories?" Her heart pounded as she tried to examine the two. In many ways, they were still the same but how much do they remember about her?
Bulma stood up and replied, "Maybe, that machine just caused the memories to become blurred since they were unknown."
"So... you don't know what happened between you two in the past six months?" Chi Chi asked hopefully.
The two shook their heads. "No. Not really." Goku answered innocently, "Did anything happen?"
The group stared at him almost dumbfounded before cracking up in pure laughter. Krillian floated up and put a friendly arm around Goku's shoulders. "Goku, Buddy, you have no idea what kind of six months it had been for us!"
While Krillian filled Goku and Bulma on what was going on, Gohan sighed in relief. "Thank Dende that Dad and Bulma forgot what happened on Lotcamel. At least, them being in love. That will make things a little more convenient."
**A little too convenient.** Piccolo thought warily. The Namekian couldn't help but feel suspicious. According to Dr. Briefs, the machine should've restored all memories and leave the present ones untouched. But, at least Goku and Bulma are going to be back with their right mates.
*****
"Oh, Goku, you have no idea how happy I am that you are finally back to normal!" Chi Chi gushed as she was fixing one of Goku's favorite meals.
Goku grinned as he set up the table. "Yeah, I have no idea that six months had passed! Oh man! I'm sorry about me vanishing for six months and reappearing in love with Bulma." The Saiyan sat down and rubbed his head. "My brain still hurts from that restoration process."
Chi Chi went up and gently kissed him on the forehead. "Don't use your brain too much." Chi Chi advised, "I just want to forget this happened and go back to our nice normal lives!"
"What about Bulma and the baby?" Goku asked worried, "Are you still mad about that?"
Chi Chi closed her eyes and focused all of her anger to go down deep within her. "No. It wasn't your fault that this happened. You didn't even know that you were married. Besides, if Tomata is right about Saiyan sperm, there's a good chance that it could be Vegita's child." Chi Chi reasoned, "I am just happy that everything is back to the way it should be."
"Me too." Goku said as he looked down at the table. "Yeah, everything back to the way..." Goku took a deep breath, "it should be."
*****
"I'm so happy that you are completely back to normal!" Mrs. Briefs gushed as she was making dinner.
"I'm glad my invention is a complete success." Dr. Briefs commented as he pet his little kitty.
"Me too." Bulma said as she lay back and rubbed her head. "I can't believe that so much can happen to me in six months! Did Goku and me really fell in love?"
"Unfortunately yes." Vegita said as he did his pushups, "But, I don't hate you. It was just some fluke. Perhaps some sick joke caused by some high level god."
"And I'm pregnant with Goku's baby?" Bulma whispered as she held her stomach.
"Oh yeah! I was afraid that you and Daddy with Goku and Chi Chi would go on the Jerry Spranger Show and get into a big fight!" Trunks piped out as he set the table.
"Maybe, maybe not." Dr. Briefs answered, "Now, if I understand this correctly, saiyan sperm has a far longer lifespan than human sperm. That means that it's possible that the infant could be Vegita's and not Goku's. I can do some tests to make sure when the baby is developed enough..."
"No!" Bulma yelled, startling the family. "I... don't want to know. There's a chance that it is Vegita's but there's also a chance that it could be Goku's. This baby's father will be Vegita's no matter the genetics."
"Are you sure?" Dr. Briefs asked uncertain.
"Yes." Bulma nodded, "I'm sure."
"Good. I don't want to know myself." Vegita supported, "Now, let's get down to dinner. I want to forget everything that happened in the last six months, especially with Salid!"
"Me too." Bulma said as she looked down at her engagement ring, "I... everything should go back to the way it was before." **No matter the price.** Bulma thought bitterly.
*****
And so, things went back to normal after that day. Goku went back to Chi Chi and Bulma went back to Vegita. Years passed and many more things happened. Bulma gave birth to Bra, a beautiful girl who looked just like her mother and for some strange reason acted like Vegita. Everyone agreed that no one would tell her about Goku being her true father until the time was right. Goku and Chi Chi renewed their vows. Bulma and Vegita finally became legal husband and wife. A couple years later, Tomata and Yamcha got married and even Gohan and Videl got married and gained a pretty girl named Pan.
Finally, the day of the 28th Tournament arrived...
"You'll love this tournament, Tomata, Orang." Yamcha said as he drove the air car to the meeting place next to Capsule Corps.
"I know. I can't wait to test myself against Goku and Vegita." Tomata said as she adjusted her outfit.
"Me too!" Orang chirped as he powered up. Orang was the miniutare image of Yamcha with short hair and without the scars. "But why don't you fight too, Daddy?"
"Because Daddy will get this butt whipped by the much stronger warriors." Yamcha joked as he landed the car. "Okay, everyone out."
Tomata, Yamcha, and Orang got out of the car and went up to the group. Goku was sparing with Goten. Chi Chi was sitting to the side with Gohan. "Hey, guys!" Tomata greeted as she came up.
"Tomata!" Goku exclaimed as he punched Goten out. "How's it going?"
"Pretty good, Goku." Tomata said as led her son by the hand. "You remember Little Orang?"
"Sure I do." Goku said as he knelt down next to the boy. "Heya, Orang."
"Hi." Orang shyly said as he took refuge behind his mother's legs.
"He's pretty shy." Tomata explained as she patted her son's head. "Just like his father."
"Looks just him, only much smaller and with the tail." Goku observed.
"Thanks." Yamcha said with pride in his voice, "He's going to be fighting in his first tournament."
"That's great! I bet that he's pretty strong with such strong parents."
"I know." Tomata said, "He's been training alot for this day."
"Oh really? I can't wait to see how strong he becomes." Goku commented.
"I know, especially since the junior division was removed. Little Orang here will fight against the adults."
"Yeah, the junior division was a pain when I was a kid." Goten said as he came up to Orang. The boy felt somewhat strong but he was obviously scared. He acted like Goten back when he was his age. Goten wanted to test his power. "Hey, kid, punch me."
"Punch you?" Orang asked wide-eyed at the much taller man. His parents always warn him about taking dares of hitting people. The man wasn't dressed like a warrior with his blue jeans and shirt that said 'Goten' on it. Orang didn't want to put him in the hospital like that last person.
"Yeah."
"But... I could hurt you." Orang muttered fearfully, "Mommy and Daddy always warn me about hitting strangers. I could kill them. I don't want to be a mudderer!"
"Murderer." Yamcha corrected as he patted the boy.
Goten face faulted and Tomata told her son, "Don't worry, Orang, Goten is much stronger than most people. You can hit him as hard as you like."
"That's right, Orang." Goten agreed, "I'm a super saiyan. I'm very strong." He crossed his arms and tensed up his muscles. "Just hit me."
"Go ahead, son. Hit your hardest." Yamcha insisted.
The young boy looked up at his parents. They seemed very confident in the man's power. And if his parents didn't mind then it would be safe to hit him. "Okay." Orang muttered as he drew back his fist and struck Goten's jaw hard.
**KAPOW!**
Goten was flung up into the air and he sailed off over the horizon.
"Goten!" Chi Chi and Gohan exclaimed.
"Oops." Orang muttered as he clasped his hands over his mouth. "I did it again." **Oh no! I'll be grounded for a year and I won't get to fight in the Tournament!** Orang thought in fear.
"Don't worry, son." Yamcha said, "Goten's tough. He'll be fine."
"He's okay." Goku confirmed when he saw Vegita, Bulma in her air-bike, Bra, and Trunks with a dazed Goten in his arms flew down.
"We found him being flung through the air." Trunks explained as he helped Goten to the ground.
"Whoa... that kid has some punch." Goten said as dragon balls circled his head.
"I'm sorry!" Orang wailed, "I didn't meanta hit you that hard."
"Nah. My fault. I didn't expect such a powerful blow." Goten explained, "It's okay. I'm fine."
"Teaches you to train more." Goku chided.
"My son's the same way." Vegita sighed as he looked over at Trunks. "In fact, I had to threaten to cut his allowance so he can fight."
"Yeah." Trunks agreed. He, like the other half-Saiyans, had been losing an interest to keep on training. He didn't even like to fight as much as before. The young man is more interested in business and learning the family trade to inherit someday.
"You're just afraid that I will beat you in the Tournament." Bra laughed as her hair became crimson red and her eyes glowed gold.
"Well... I see that you turn Super Saiyan like me." Tomata figured, "But, Bra, you do know about the rule right?"
"Yeah, yeah. No going Super Saiyan during the Tournament rule. Sounds so lame! I mean, we're going to throw it anyway! Why can't we just go in full blast and beat the snot out of Mr. Satan?" Bra complained.
"Because, we don't want people to know about us." Gohan replied as he came up with Videl and a little girl.
"Gohan!" Tomata greeted as she came up and looked at the former warrior. "I see that being a scholar hasn't changed your power that much." She observed.
"Thanks." Gohan said as the little girl came up. "Tomata, Yamcha, this is Pan, my daughter."
"Hi!" Pan waved.
"Daughter?!" Yamcha and Tomata exclaimed at once.
"Whoa... you mean... that..." Yamcha looked down at Pan and said, "You're a grandpa, Goku?"
"Yeah." Goku picked up his granddaughter and rubbed her head with great vigor. "Such a great fighter at a young age, just like her parents."
Yamcha shook his head grinning widely. "Wow. You, a grandfather... you just don't seem like the grandfatherly type."
"And not only that but our son is as old as your granddaughter." Tomata pointed out, "That's kinda frightening."
"That's the way things are." Goku sighed as he introduced, "Panny, this is Orang, Tomata, and Yamcha."
Pan got out of her grandfather's arms and went up to Orang. "Hi! I'm Pan!" She looked behind Orang and asked, "Where did you get the monkey tail?"
"Monkey tail?" Gohan repeated when he looked over at Orang to see a long monkey tail unravel itself from Orang's waist and waved at him. "Gah!"
"He has a tail?" Goku repeated as he looked at the boy. "Well... so you do!"
"I thought I would let him keep it until he doesn't want one anymore." Tomata explained.
"Monkey boy!" Pan exclaimed as she grabbed Orang's tail.
"Hey! Don't touch!" Orang screamed as he ran off.
"Let me touch!" Pan insisted as she chased him.
"No!!!"
"Please!"
The two kids flew off in a pair of blurs. Tomata yelled, "Just come back in time for the Tournament!!!"
"At least I see another trait Orang inherited from me." Yamcha laughed as he gaze up at the sky. "Fear of girls."
After a few minutes of trying to watch Pan and Orang flew around, Goku gulped and went up to Bulma. "Hi, Bulma. Been a while."
"You haven't visited." Bulma said, "You should do it. It's not that hard for you."
"I know." **But, it's still so hard.**
"Well... at least visit once in a while." Bulma added. **It's hard for me too.**
"I'm sorry." **I still think about you.**
"That's okay." **Me too.**
The two stare at each other before looking away uncomfortably. "What's the deal with Mom and Goku?" Bra whispered to Vegita.
"Long story." Vegita replied.
Bra looked at the two and shook her head. Every time Bulma and Goku get together, they seem so awkward. In fact, when she was a baby, everyone kept on whispering about her and trying to find similarities between herself and Vegita. She could remember everything all her life since she had a photographic memory. **I wonder what's everyone hiding from me?** She pondered as she watched the two.
Goku glanced at Bulma at the corner of his eye and said telepathically, **She's beautiful like her mother.**
**I know. She acts somewhat like Vegita sometimes. He thinks that maybe... maybe... that she is really his.**
**Maybe...** Goku and Bulma looked away again. Neither could say out loud what they both knew. They will forever wonder, what if they had decided to stay together.
The end?
And so that's the end of the story. Or is it? Let's go into another chapter where things went a little differently. Where different decisions were made and different results occurred. Will it be better? Will it be worse? Or will it be just different?
Alternate Ending 1
By Maria Cline
"So, what do we do now?" Bulma asked as she looked around the group. She knew that it was time for her to finally confront Vegita about what happened. It was time to choose between the love she remembered and the love that she forgotten.
"Talk." Vegita insisted as he gently pulled Bulma to the side, "Bulma, I..." He clenched his teeth in anger. His pride had taken more beatings than Tomata had given him. "feel betrayed, especially now when you are pregnant with Kakarot's child."
"I understand. I'm sorry." Bulma said as she trembled. She was moved by the fact that Vegita had spared Tomata for her. What should she do? Should she give this proud man a chance? "I really am sorry. I... we didn't know at the time."
"You still betrayed me, otherwise." Vegita grumbled as he turned away.
Bulma growled as she lost her fear. "Damn it, Vegita! Goku and I were stranded on a distant planet fighting for our lives! I didn't exactly have a chance to figure out that I was 'taken' by the prince of Saiyans!!!" Bulma turned her back with tears in her eyes.
Vegita tensed up with anger. The black velvet box in his pocket felt so tiny as he took it out and stared at it. He carried it with him all the time, ever since that day. He protected it with his own power in battle and when he trains. It seem so simple to just destroy the box and the ring inside with just a small blast. Growling, Vegita kept the box in his hand as he marched to Bulma and took her arm.
"I loved you. I still do." Vegita said as he took out the box and forced it into her hands. "Here's the proof."
Bulma stared at the tiny box. It was smooth against her hand and there were obvious tiny burns along the box. Vegita must've taken it with him to Lotcamel and carried it with him while he was fighting Tomata. Bulma slowly opened and inside was a beautiful diamond ring. "It's beautiful." Bulma gasped as she took out the ring and examined it. The diamond ring almost shone with a light of its own and in the band itself, there was a tiny inscription. The inscription was 'To my queen, Bulma'. "Oh my god." She muttered, "He did consider me to be his queen."
"I was going to ask you to be my wife with this tradition I heard on Earth before all this happened. A man is supposed to give a woman a ring and ask her. Personally, I prefer something with more power but you liked Earth tradition." Vegita explained quietly as he looked down.
"W-wife?" Bulma echoed, fumbling with the box and ring and they eventually tumbled from her quivering hands. **He was really going to ask me to be his wife? He seemed so sincere. Why am I so confused?** She thought in shock.
Vegita dove down at super speed and snatched the two precious items up. The Saiyan held the box and ring in his almost shaking hands and asked, "Is there a chance that you would fall in love with a man like me?"
"I think that would be answered only after I regain my memories of us." Bulma answered touched by Vegita's vulnerability. Did she fell in love with that? Did she once find a noble soul under that hard rock shell?
"Very well." Vegita answered hiding his glee. There is still a chance that she would return to him and be his once again. The wounds to his pride started healing.
*****
Meanwhile, Chi Chi and Goku walked a few yards away from the two. They were silent for a second before Chi Chi finally asked, "Goku, during your time on Lotcamel, didn't you ever think that you had a family that depended on you and loved you?"
Goku frowned as he thought back. On Lotcamel, he thought that he was a ruthless super saiyan who killed millions of people before losing his memories. Ever since he met Gohan and the other earth warriors, he had felt guilty because he had not remembered the truth; that he never had been a lonely cold-hearted murderer. "Well... no. Tomata told me that Saiyan men don't have families like the Fruans. Most of the children were born artificially and the women who birthed naturally would most likely die."
Chi Chi gasped at the thought. She had forgotten about the fact that saiyans had a different lifestyle than humans. How was she supposed to know that Tomata hadtold Goku that he wouldn't have any family? "And now?"
"Now, I felt very bad about not knowing the truth. I swear if I had a better idea of what was going on, I would never have fallen in love with Bulma."
Chi Chi sighed as she gazed at her Goku again. His expression was genuinely sad and apologetic. When she looked at that face, she couldn't help but forgive him. "I know. That's the way you are. I can't stay mad at you or Bulma forever but it still hurts."
"I'm sorry. I really am." Goku took her by the hand. "And I promise that when I get my memory back, I'll work harder to regain what we had."
Chi Chi shook her head. If there's one thing that hasn't changed about Goku when he lost his memory, it was his ability to keep promises. However, they had to decide how they were going to work around the biggest problem. "Even if it means leaving the baby with Bulma?" She asked hypothetically.
"I..." Goku choked up. Could he leave the baby with Bulma? It was his responsibility and the thought of leaving his baby was too painful. Yet, he had a duty with his own family. Which family should he chose? "I..."
Chi Chi immediately pressed her forefinger on Goku's lips. "Shhh... don't answer. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to press that question on you. We'll think of something when we have to cross that bridge."
*****
The four talked long and hard trying to think and plan of everything. Finally, they agreed to work things out after they regained their memories. Days passed as Goku and Bulma tried to figure out what to do and each of them dealt with it in their own way. Bulma prepared for the baby that was due to come in several months. Oddly enough, Chi Chi was helpful and tried to suggest things that she had gone through while giving birth to a Saiyan baby, seeing that Bulma had forgotten her own pregnancy with Trunks. Goku trained with his two sons and got to know them better. Vegita watched everything and trained with his own son.
Finally, the day came when Bulma and Goku were to regain their memories.
Dr. Briefs finished with the machines and called on everyone. All of the Z warriors came to the place excited about their friends finally remembering who they were. "So, it's finally ready?" Bulma asked anxious about the device. It was much bigger than before and had more features.
"Oh yes. I put a good deal of time in this beauty." Dr. Briefs explained as he patted the machine. "Not only can it handle the stress that a super saiyan's power would put on it but it massages, play music, and give fortunes. I was actually done with the main components about two days ago but I thought it would be good to have some extra features for future use."
The other warriors face faulted. It was like Dr. Briefs to make something like a memory returning machine and give it extra features. "Okay. Let's get this over with." Bulma said as she gazed at Goku. They stared at each other for a long moment before nodding in unison.
Goku looked at Chi Chi and said, "Okay. Let's do it."
"Good luck." Tomata whispered as she held her hand. She always wanted Orang and Bluberri to remember whom they were but now she was nervous about what will happen. Will they treat her the same after they regain their memories? What will happen to the memories they shared? She thought nervously.
"Thanks." Bulma gave Tomata a brief hug and went to the chair.
Goku followed and added, "We owe you everything, Tomata Salid."
Tomata slightly smiled and said, "I was just helping you two out. Just don't forget about me."
"No way." Goku whispered, "We'll never forget about you."
Dr. Briefs strapped them in and said, "Would you like a massage while you're at it?"
"Just pull the switch." Bulma suggested as she tapped on the arm of the chair.
"Please." Goku added as he tugged at his straps.
"Okay." Dr. Briefs said as he pulled the switch. Everyone tensed as electricity flowed in the machines. Lights flickered on and off as Goku and Bulma screamed. Memories flooded their brains in almost overwhelming proportions. Vegita's teeth were set on edge as he tried to block out Bulma's screams as they tore at the little part of his heart that he had allowed to feel. Chi Chi's fists were clenched and her knuckles grew white with anticipation, knowing well enough that Goku could handle pain, but still worried that something would go wrong.
Finally, after what seem to be an eternity, the two slumped over and the Dr. Briefs turned off the device.
"Bulma!" Vegita exclaimed as he ripped off the headgear and restaints and cradled his beloved in his arms. Bulma was unconcious and twitched slightly. His heart pounded as he thought of all the harm the damage could do. What if her mind hasn't fully returned? What if she lost part of her soul?
"Vegita?" Bulma moaned as she opened her eyes. "What happened?"
"Whoa. What a trip." Goku commented as he looked at his restraints. "How did I get here?" He glanced over at the confused group. "What happened to us?"
"Dad?" Gohan asked as he removed the restraints. "Didn't you remember anything that happened in the past six months?"
Goku and Bulma glanced at each other and then the saiyan replied, "Somewhat." He pointed over to Tomata and said, "I remember fighting the Termons with Tomata... and training her to become a super saiyan... the Firsts and how the Humans can be the Firsts..."
Bulma nodded. "Yes. I definitely remembered the Termons but there were gaps... fuzzy just outside of my mind. The last definate thing I remembered was seeing Pilaf again."
"What about before that?" Piccolo asked as he tried to figure out how successful the machine was. He decided to ask Goku something that happened in the past that few knew about. "Goku, what was the alias I used in the 23rd Tournament?"
"Ma Junior and I won by ramming you with my head. I definitely remembered everything before six months ago." Goku said as he rubbed his forehead.
"Then, your previous memories were restored." Tomata figured, "But, what happened to the other memories?" Her heart pounded as she tried to examine the two. In many ways, they were still the same but how much do they remember about her?
Bulma stood up and replied, "Maybe, that machine just caused the memories to become blurred since they were unknown."
"So... you don't know what happened between you two in the past six months?" Chi Chi asked hopefully.
The two shook their heads. "No. Not really." Goku answered innocently, "Did anything happen?"
The group stared at him almost dumbfounded before cracking up in pure laughter. Krillian floated up and put a friendly arm around Goku's shoulders. "Goku, Buddy, you have no idea what kind of six months it had been for us!"
While Krillian filled Goku and Bulma on what was going on, Gohan sighed in relief. "Thank Dende that Dad and Bulma forgot what happened on Lotcamel. At least, them being in love. That will make things a little more convenient."
**A little too convenient.** Piccolo thought warily. The Namekian couldn't help but feel suspicious. According to Dr. Briefs, the machine should've restored all memories and leave the present ones untouched. But, at least Goku and Bulma are going to be back with their right mates.
*****
"Oh, Goku, you have no idea how happy I am that you are finally back to normal!" Chi Chi gushed as she was fixing one of Goku's favorite meals.
Goku grinned as he set up the table. "Yeah, I have no idea that six months had passed! Oh man! I'm sorry about me vanishing for six months and reappearing in love with Bulma." The Saiyan sat down and rubbed his head. "My brain still hurts from that restoration process."
Chi Chi went up and gently kissed him on the forehead. "Don't use your brain too much." Chi Chi advised, "I just want to forget this happened and go back to our nice normal lives!"
"What about Bulma and the baby?" Goku asked worried, "Are you still mad about that?"
Chi Chi closed her eyes and focused all of her anger to go down deep within her. "No. It wasn't your fault that this happened. You didn't even know that you were married. Besides, if Tomata is right about Saiyan sperm, there's a good chance that it could be Vegita's child." Chi Chi reasoned, "I am just happy that everything is back to the way it should be."
"Me too." Goku said as he looked down at the table. "Yeah, everything back to the way..." Goku took a deep breath, "it should be."
*****
"I'm so happy that you are completely back to normal!" Mrs. Briefs gushed as she was making dinner.
"I'm glad my invention is a complete success." Dr. Briefs commented as he pet his little kitty.
"Me too." Bulma said as she lay back and rubbed her head. "I can't believe that so much can happen to me in six months! Did Goku and me really fell in love?"
"Unfortunately yes." Vegita said as he did his pushups, "But, I don't hate you. It was just some fluke. Perhaps some sick joke caused by some high level god."
"And I'm pregnant with Goku's baby?" Bulma whispered as she held her stomach.
"Oh yeah! I was afraid that you and Daddy with Goku and Chi Chi would go on the Jerry Spranger Show and get into a big fight!" Trunks piped out as he set the table.
"Maybe, maybe not." Dr. Briefs answered, "Now, if I understand this correctly, saiyan sperm has a far longer lifespan than human sperm. That means that it's possible that the infant could be Vegita's and not Goku's. I can do some tests to make sure when the baby is developed enough..."
"No!" Bulma yelled, startling the family. "I... don't want to know. There's a chance that it is Vegita's but there's also a chance that it could be Goku's. This baby's father will be Vegita's no matter the genetics."
"Are you sure?" Dr. Briefs asked uncertain.
"Yes." Bulma nodded, "I'm sure."
"Good. I don't want to know myself." Vegita supported, "Now, let's get down to dinner. I want to forget everything that happened in the last six months, especially with Salid!"
"Me too." Bulma said as she looked down at her engagement ring, "I... everything should go back to the way it was before." **No matter the price.** Bulma thought bitterly.
*****
And so, things went back to normal after that day. Goku went back to Chi Chi and Bulma went back to Vegita. Years passed and many more things happened. Bulma gave birth to Bra, a beautiful girl who looked just like her mother and for some strange reason acted like Vegita. Everyone agreed that no one would tell her about Goku being her true father until the time was right. Goku and Chi Chi renewed their vows. Bulma and Vegita finally became legal husband and wife. A couple years later, Tomata and Yamcha got married and even Gohan and Videl got married and gained a pretty girl named Pan.
Finally, the day of the 28th Tournament arrived...
"You'll love this tournament, Tomata, Orang." Yamcha said as he drove the air car to the meeting place next to Capsule Corps.
"I know. I can't wait to test myself against Goku and Vegita." Tomata said as she adjusted her outfit.
"Me too!" Orang chirped as he powered up. Orang was the miniutare image of Yamcha with short hair and without the scars. "But why don't you fight too, Daddy?"
"Because Daddy will get this butt whipped by the much stronger warriors." Yamcha joked as he landed the car. "Okay, everyone out."
Tomata, Yamcha, and Orang got out of the car and went up to the group. Goku was sparing with Goten. Chi Chi was sitting to the side with Gohan. "Hey, guys!" Tomata greeted as she came up.
"Tomata!" Goku exclaimed as he punched Goten out. "How's it going?"
"Pretty good, Goku." Tomata said as led her son by the hand. "You remember Little Orang?"
"Sure I do." Goku said as he knelt down next to the boy. "Heya, Orang."
"Hi." Orang shyly said as he took refuge behind his mother's legs.
"He's pretty shy." Tomata explained as she patted her son's head. "Just like his father."
"Looks just him, only much smaller and with the tail." Goku observed.
"Thanks." Yamcha said with pride in his voice, "He's going to be fighting in his first tournament."
"That's great! I bet that he's pretty strong with such strong parents."
"I know." Tomata said, "He's been training alot for this day."
"Oh really? I can't wait to see how strong he becomes." Goku commented.
"I know, especially since the junior division was removed. Little Orang here will fight against the adults."
"Yeah, the junior division was a pain when I was a kid." Goten said as he came up to Orang. The boy felt somewhat strong but he was obviously scared. He acted like Goten back when he was his age. Goten wanted to test his power. "Hey, kid, punch me."
"Punch you?" Orang asked wide-eyed at the much taller man. His parents always warn him about taking dares of hitting people. The man wasn't dressed like a warrior with his blue jeans and shirt that said 'Goten' on it. Orang didn't want to put him in the hospital like that last person.
"Yeah."
"But... I could hurt you." Orang muttered fearfully, "Mommy and Daddy always warn me about hitting strangers. I could kill them. I don't want to be a mudderer!"
"Murderer." Yamcha corrected as he patted the boy.
Goten face faulted and Tomata told her son, "Don't worry, Orang, Goten is much stronger than most people. You can hit him as hard as you like."
"That's right, Orang." Goten agreed, "I'm a super saiyan. I'm very strong." He crossed his arms and tensed up his muscles. "Just hit me."
"Go ahead, son. Hit your hardest." Yamcha insisted.
The young boy looked up at his parents. They seemed very confident in the man's power. And if his parents didn't mind then it would be safe to hit him. "Okay." Orang muttered as he drew back his fist and struck Goten's jaw hard.
**KAPOW!**
Goten was flung up into the air and he sailed off over the horizon.
"Goten!" Chi Chi and Gohan exclaimed.
"Oops." Orang muttered as he clasped his hands over his mouth. "I did it again." **Oh no! I'll be grounded for a year and I won't get to fight in the Tournament!** Orang thought in fear.
"Don't worry, son." Yamcha said, "Goten's tough. He'll be fine."
"He's okay." Goku confirmed when he saw Vegita, Bulma in her air-bike, Bra, and Trunks with a dazed Goten in his arms flew down.
"We found him being flung through the air." Trunks explained as he helped Goten to the ground.
"Whoa... that kid has some punch." Goten said as dragon balls circled his head.
"I'm sorry!" Orang wailed, "I didn't meanta hit you that hard."
"Nah. My fault. I didn't expect such a powerful blow." Goten explained, "It's okay. I'm fine."
"Teaches you to train more." Goku chided.
"My son's the same way." Vegita sighed as he looked over at Trunks. "In fact, I had to threaten to cut his allowance so he can fight."
"Yeah." Trunks agreed. He, like the other half-Saiyans, had been losing an interest to keep on training. He didn't even like to fight as much as before. The young man is more interested in business and learning the family trade to inherit someday.
"You're just afraid that I will beat you in the Tournament." Bra laughed as her hair became crimson red and her eyes glowed gold.
"Well... I see that you turn Super Saiyan like me." Tomata figured, "But, Bra, you do know about the rule right?"
"Yeah, yeah. No going Super Saiyan during the Tournament rule. Sounds so lame! I mean, we're going to throw it anyway! Why can't we just go in full blast and beat the snot out of Mr. Satan?" Bra complained.
"Because, we don't want people to know about us." Gohan replied as he came up with Videl and a little girl.
"Gohan!" Tomata greeted as she came up and looked at the former warrior. "I see that being a scholar hasn't changed your power that much." She observed.
"Thanks." Gohan said as the little girl came up. "Tomata, Yamcha, this is Pan, my daughter."
"Hi!" Pan waved.
"Daughter?!" Yamcha and Tomata exclaimed at once.
"Whoa... you mean... that..." Yamcha looked down at Pan and said, "You're a grandpa, Goku?"
"Yeah." Goku picked up his granddaughter and rubbed her head with great vigor. "Such a great fighter at a young age, just like her parents."
Yamcha shook his head grinning widely. "Wow. You, a grandfather... you just don't seem like the grandfatherly type."
"And not only that but our son is as old as your granddaughter." Tomata pointed out, "That's kinda frightening."
"That's the way things are." Goku sighed as he introduced, "Panny, this is Orang, Tomata, and Yamcha."
Pan got out of her grandfather's arms and went up to Orang. "Hi! I'm Pan!" She looked behind Orang and asked, "Where did you get the monkey tail?"
"Monkey tail?" Gohan repeated when he looked over at Orang to see a long monkey tail unravel itself from Orang's waist and waved at him. "Gah!"
"He has a tail?" Goku repeated as he looked at the boy. "Well... so you do!"
"I thought I would let him keep it until he doesn't want one anymore." Tomata explained.
"Monkey boy!" Pan exclaimed as she grabbed Orang's tail.
"Hey! Don't touch!" Orang screamed as he ran off.
"Let me touch!" Pan insisted as she chased him.
"No!!!"
"Please!"
The two kids flew off in a pair of blurs. Tomata yelled, "Just come back in time for the Tournament!!!"
"At least I see another trait Orang inherited from me." Yamcha laughed as he gaze up at the sky. "Fear of girls."
After a few minutes of trying to watch Pan and Orang flew around, Goku gulped and went up to Bulma. "Hi, Bulma. Been a while."
"You haven't visited." Bulma said, "You should do it. It's not that hard for you."
"I know." **But, it's still so hard.**
"Well... at least visit once in a while." Bulma added. **It's hard for me too.**
"I'm sorry." **I still think about you.**
"That's okay." **Me too.**
The two stare at each other before looking away uncomfortably. "What's the deal with Mom and Goku?" Bra whispered to Vegita.
"Long story." Vegita replied.
Bra looked at the two and shook her head. Every time Bulma and Goku get together, they seem so awkward. In fact, when she was a baby, everyone kept on whispering about her and trying to find similarities between herself and Vegita. She could remember everything all her life since she had a photographic memory. **I wonder what's everyone hiding from me?** She pondered as she watched the two.
Goku glanced at Bulma at the corner of his eye and said telepathically, **She's beautiful like her mother.**
**I know. She acts somewhat like Vegita sometimes. He thinks that maybe... maybe... that she is really his.**
**Maybe...** Goku and Bulma looked away again. Neither could say out loud what they both knew. They will forever wonder, what if they had decided to stay together.
The end?
And so that's the end of the story. Or is it? Let's go into another chapter where things went a little differently. Where different decisions were made and different results occurred. Will it be better? Will it be worse? Or will it be just different?