*sigh* I guess it's back to the salt mines…I've put y'all off for a while, gomen minna.
Chapter 16…Sweet 16…Oh yeah baby!!
Bless you for all the wonderful reviews last chapter!! So many to thank…Rae George, MistressAlexa, AGalaxiaGoddess, Pretty Pink Kitty, Demon Ryoko, Stef-chan and many more!! (Sorry if I spelled everybodies names wrong, I'm trying to do this from memory -_-;) Also, thanks to all who took time to both read and review my new story, All in Me!! Love ya, keep it up! I probably ought to quit begging for reviews, since you all know the deal. I'm still entitled to thank you for it, though! 0.0
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"Nani?" Bra choked, staring in disbelief at the young man before her. He simply continued to look at her questioningly.
"Bra, is there something you haven't told us?" Bulma prodded. Bra turned shock-filled eyes in her direction, before looking back at the boy.
"H-hai. I was pregnant, before we… So you're saying this is…"she trailed off, unwilling or unable to continue.
"Sugoi!(Great!) My first granchild," Bulma smiled at the boy, who was now looking around, blinking in confusion at those nearby. "What's his name, Bra?" She shrugged.
"I only got pregnant last night. Goten and I weren't exactly to the picking out the name bit quite yet. Yet another incentive to get all this straightened out. I can't have him running around Ano-yo without ever knowing what it was like to be alive. By the way, we are all going to do this thing together, right? It can be his first adventure." She ruffled his unruly dark hair, giving him a grin. He smiled also, mimicking her gesture. Her expression became thoughtful. "What're we gonna name him?"
"You don't have any names that you like? Most girls spend at least some time thinking up favorite baby names. Didn't you ever do any of that?" Bra shook her head, silently answering her mother. However she quickly vocalized her response.
"I spent more time training or listening to you drone on about quantam physics. I've never really fawned over guys, except one." She smiled softly, but her lips turned downwards, her thoughts turning to her sweetheart. Was he feeling the same way her father had, when her mother left? All that pain? Grief? Most likely. Shouldn't she be feeling the same? She attributed her obvious comfort to the fact that she was dead, and they were not, somehow making her immune to the pain of a broken bond.
She returned her gaze to her son, who was glancing around with visible interest. A fully developed body, mind, but no life experience. He could walk, talk, gesture, but she knew it all to be mimicry. The same way all children learn, just copy everybody else. She hoped that he had control over his bodily functions. Did they even have to go to the bathroom here?
"Kaasan?" The boy looked at her and repeated the word, grinning when she gave him affectionate attention for his accomplishment. "What are we gonna do with him? He's still a baby, mentally, but his basic functions are fully developed. He's learning remarkably fast though. He must not get his brains from Goten's side of the family." She grinned wickedly at her mother and brother, who readily agreed.
"Man, and I thought I was gonna have it easy since Vegeta's not around." Goku cut in, alerting all to his abrupt arrival.
"Somebody has to make up for Touchan's absence," Bra returned, her grin turning just a little less evil. Once again mimicking her expression, the child at her side became a chilling replica of Vegeta. Goku replied by voicing the obvious.
"Who's that guy?" Pointing to the purple-eyed youth. (AN:Insert group-Anime-fall here…ok, it's not that type of fic, gomen.)
"Your first grandson." Bra answered proudly, reaching out to tickle her son's belly. He chortled, once again reminding all that he was not the man that he looked. Goku stared at the two, jaw almost reaching his chest and eyes wide.
"Bra, I think I missed something here," face still betraying his confusion.
"I was pregnant with Goten's son when I died," her mouth felt odd around the two words. I died. It was still a little hard to believe.
"Oh ok, I get it now. Isn't he a bit old?," (AN:another anime fall)Goku simply plowed on. "I think we need to get moving. Vegeta and Goten and Trunks were, shall we say, impatient." He pointed to the surfacing bruise on his right cheek(AN: Not that cheek, perv!) "Well, Vegeta was the most impatient, I think. Goten was eating, and Trunks was busy being comforted by Pan. Snuggle-style," bulma's jaw dropped in shock. Goku held out his arms for those nearby to grab hold. Bra planted her son's hand on the older man's shoulder and held it there.
The scenery turned a blinding white, before they appeared on a grassy planet surrounded by numerous moons. An old man was sitting on the grass nearby, legs folded and eyes closed in meditation. His eyes opened slowly, taking in Goku and company without blinking.
(Important AN: What the hell is that guy's name anyway? I mean, I'm trying to just use the english names, but I don't even know his Japanese name. o_O And what about the fused Supreme Kai/Kibito? Grrr…Ok, taking a look at my manga collection (in japanese) the old one is Ju-Go Daimaekaioushin. And Supreme kai is Kaioushin-Sama…but I already knew that. Well, translation time, gomen minna. OK, dai is generation, or reign. Mae is former. So… 15th Generation Former Supreme Kai? Kinda long, ne? How about the old dude is (Former)Supreme Kai, and the other one is just Shin, like on the dub*vomits*. OK? Ok. Old=Supreme kai, Young=Shin*grumbles*. The things I do for you people… Onwards and upwards!)
"Hey Supreme Kai! How's it going?" Goku greeted loudly. The old deity's eyes widened as he took in not one, but two Bulma's right there on his planet! (AN: For those who don't know much about S.Kai, think Roshi. Goku even tried to bribe him with porno pictures of Bulma, but Vege-chan overheard and chewed him out. Of course Funimation will edit that scene like crazy, but I'll just be buying the DVD yo.) He fixed the loud Saiyajin with a hard look, leaning over to whisper in the (much) younger man's ear.
"That Bulma woman is here, Goku. Are you going to fulfill your end of the deal now?" Goku placed a large hand behind his head, laughing nervously.
"Well gee Supreme kai, we never really closed that bargain, and besides, my life would be at stake. Vegeta would most certainly kill me slowly and painfully if he found out." The old creature just pouted slightly, glaring at Goku from time to time. Both Bulma's, having picked up on their conversation topic, glared at the two guilty parties, huffing with indignation.
"Can we please get on with it? We're not here to be exploited by old men."Bulma voiced, stillglaring at Goku and the Kai at his side. Bra and Trunks smirked bemusedly, with Bra's child copying again, managing to look like his grandsire.(AN:I hate using that word, makes them all sound like horses or something)
"What do you need my dear?" The Supreme Kai sidled up to the young woman, smiling at her graciously.
"Are you the top of the ladder?" She demanded bluntly, backing away a step. His look of bewilderment caused her to sigh I exasperation. "In your little hierarchy of Kai's, are you the top guy? The head honcho? Is there anyone above you?" He nodded his understanding.
"I am most certainly not the highest kai you can seek. Though I am fairly close. There is only one more above me, named Kai." She merely blinked at him. "What were you expecting? The Super-Dee-Duper-Ultimate Kai? He was the first one, and his name is kept simple, though highly revered." Awe was apparent in the Supreme Kai's gravelly tone.
"So, how do we go see him?" Bulma asked nonchalantly. He looked at her in horror, utterly flabbergasted.
"You can't just go see him!! You must be a very renowned, noble, honorable being to gain an audience with him." He declared, obviously scorned.
"Well, what if our purpose is noble and honorable?"
"No mere purpose of yours could possibly be good enough. He is very busy, and hates it when beings waste his time."
"What if our purpose was her?" Pointing to bulma, whose eyes were still red-rimmed. He gave her a 'yeah, right' look, frowning deeply.
"There is no way that gorgeous creature could be reason enough to—"
"But her happiness is at stake! Her true love, her soul mate is waiting for her, in another timeline, another Ano-yo. She can never be content apart from him." He sighed in defeat.
"That sounds like the kind of sob-story Kai would go for. The old softie." He took time to cast a glare on each one in turn. "This way." He turned away from the small group, a portal appearing before him. It shimmered dark blue, millions of golden flecks whirling within it's midnight depths. He motioned for each to preceed him through the gateway.
Bulma watched as Bra went first, son in tow. They disappeared with the first touch to the dark surface. Goku and bulma followed quickly. Bulma clasped her son's hand before coming into contact with the Supreme Kai's portal, and the world went black.
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Okay, it's short. But I really can't spend all my time typing 3,000 word chapters for y'all, much as I would like to. I honestly think this chapter sucked greatly, mostly because I haven't thought through this bit fully. Inspiration hasn't been failing me though, so hopefully things will go rather smoothly for a while.
I have a survey for y'all! What should I name Goten and Bra's little guy? I'm loving him already ^_^ Give me your original ideas (absolutely NO names like Sock, Boxer, or Bikini! Preferably no underwear names unless they are brilliant! And if they are brilliant, you're more likely to keep them for your own stories. Oh well…) I do have a few names running through my mind, all with significant meanings, so lemme know which one you prefer!
Tanjo—Birth (My best friend really likes this one)
Rakutanjo (shortened somehow)—Easy/comfortable birth, you gotta admit, Bra did have it EASY.
Jikan—Time (hehe)
Kizuna—Bond, tie between people
Meisho—Designating object or person/name
Hokori—Pride(I like this one ^.^)
Please oh PLEASE let me know! I'm really torn, cause these are all really good names, or at least I think so. ^__~ Thank you!