I'm Proud of you, Son
Ambrlyn, Witch in Training
Disclaimer: Okay, I'm sick, so I don't have to be creative. I don't own DBZ. However, I do own a washing machine and a duck.
Chapter 3
It was a beautiful morning. The sun was shining, the grass was growing back, birds were chirping, not a single thing broke the tranquillity of morning...
"GOOOOOOOOOOOKUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!"
...or not.
"Goku, that's the third table this week! Now, I can't take this anymore. Go...fishing or something. Just stay out of the house until tonight! And you, Gohan," ChiChi was on a rampage again. "You will clean this mess and do your studies."
"But Mom, I wanna go fishing with Dad."
"ABSOLUTLEY NOT, MISTER!!! YOU WILL STAY HERE WITH ME YOU WILL DO YOUR STUDIES!!!!"
"Yes, Mom."
Goku silently crept out of the house. 'Man,' he thought, 'I can't believe ChiChi's being so mean to Gohan...and on his birthday even! I thought she'd be little nicer to him, since this is our last...' Goku shook his head. 'What am I thinking? She doesn't know about that, and I'm not going to say anything. ChiChi has a great sense of direction; let's hope she still has it in a week.'
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Hours later, Goku, Krillin, and Gohan were laying peacefully in the grass. No one really knew why, but ChiChi had let Gohan out of the house shortly after Goku left.
"You know Dad, I have faith in you. We're going to beat Cell; I'm sure of it." Gohan had turned his obsidian eyes toward his father.
Goku had to fight the urge to cry. He forced a smile as he thought, 'No son, not "us", just you. Not me. Only. You.' When he was sure he could talk without his voice wavering he replied, "Oh? And why is that Gohan?"
Gohan smiled. "Because my dad is the strongest in the world. Nobody can touch him." The boy's eyelids drooped. "He'll always be the strongest. My dad is going to..."
Krillin smiled. "Well, he certainly has faith in his father. You suppose we'll get to meet him someday, Goku?"
Goku picked up his son and started for home. "That would be nice, wouldn't it? I'll bet his dad is a great guy." The two friends laughed all the way home.
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That night, friends and family enjoyed themselves, forgetting for the moment the troubles that awaited them. Many laughs were shared, and many memories captured on film for all time. Gohan blew his cake all over the guests, Goku had so many bowls in front of him no one could tell it was him in one picture, and Krillin had his head shined. (compliments of Gohan's new shoe cleaning kit ChiChi got him "for nice occasions") Even Piccolo and Vegeta were laughing at each other's stupid birthday hats.
Perhaps the most important gift Gohan received turned out to be a gift to the entire earth. ChiChi announced to everyone that she would allow her boy to be a fighter.
"You are a responsible person, Gohan," ChiChi was saying. "However, if you neglect your studies, or if you use your power inappropriately, I shall be forced to revoke your fighting privileges. Understand?"
"Yes Mom. THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!!!" Gohan was beaming with joy. Goku, however, had his doubts.
'Why should she do that? She doesn't know about what's going to happen, does she? Oh Kami, please, if she does know, put her back into the blissful ignorance that you once gifted me with.'
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The rest of the week passed by too quickly. ChiChi began to worry about her baby boy. Gohan began to worry about his father, who would occasionally peer behind his shoulder and smile. On the final day before the Cell Games, Goku flew out of the house at daybreak and didn't come back until almost 5:00 PM. When asked of his whereabouts, Goku simply flashed his trademark Son Family Grin and put his hand behind his head.
And so, the Earth's Special Forces each went to their respective bedrooms that night, praying for the best while expecting the worst, only one knowing that his prayers would not be answered. Everyone tried to make the most out of the few hours they had left of peace.
And, all too soon, the day finally came. The Cell Games would begin today.
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A/N: Ha ha ha! You don't know what's going to happen and I do!! Well, some of you may have guessed. If you have guessed what is going to happen, or what Goku was up to, I'd like to hear what you think it is. Please don't put your predictions on your review; we wouldn't want to spoil it for all the other kiddies. (you are reviewing, aren't you?) However, you may email them to me. My email is little_ryoko@dbzmail.com Let me know if you want me to tell you if you were right. ^-^ Peace out!
Ambrlyn, Witch in Training
Disclaimer: Okay, I'm sick, so I don't have to be creative. I don't own DBZ. However, I do own a washing machine and a duck.
Chapter 3
It was a beautiful morning. The sun was shining, the grass was growing back, birds were chirping, not a single thing broke the tranquillity of morning...
"GOOOOOOOOOOOKUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!"
...or not.
"Goku, that's the third table this week! Now, I can't take this anymore. Go...fishing or something. Just stay out of the house until tonight! And you, Gohan," ChiChi was on a rampage again. "You will clean this mess and do your studies."
"But Mom, I wanna go fishing with Dad."
"ABSOLUTLEY NOT, MISTER!!! YOU WILL STAY HERE WITH ME YOU WILL DO YOUR STUDIES!!!!"
"Yes, Mom."
Goku silently crept out of the house. 'Man,' he thought, 'I can't believe ChiChi's being so mean to Gohan...and on his birthday even! I thought she'd be little nicer to him, since this is our last...' Goku shook his head. 'What am I thinking? She doesn't know about that, and I'm not going to say anything. ChiChi has a great sense of direction; let's hope she still has it in a week.'
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Hours later, Goku, Krillin, and Gohan were laying peacefully in the grass. No one really knew why, but ChiChi had let Gohan out of the house shortly after Goku left.
"You know Dad, I have faith in you. We're going to beat Cell; I'm sure of it." Gohan had turned his obsidian eyes toward his father.
Goku had to fight the urge to cry. He forced a smile as he thought, 'No son, not "us", just you. Not me. Only. You.' When he was sure he could talk without his voice wavering he replied, "Oh? And why is that Gohan?"
Gohan smiled. "Because my dad is the strongest in the world. Nobody can touch him." The boy's eyelids drooped. "He'll always be the strongest. My dad is going to..."
Krillin smiled. "Well, he certainly has faith in his father. You suppose we'll get to meet him someday, Goku?"
Goku picked up his son and started for home. "That would be nice, wouldn't it? I'll bet his dad is a great guy." The two friends laughed all the way home.
************************************************************************
That night, friends and family enjoyed themselves, forgetting for the moment the troubles that awaited them. Many laughs were shared, and many memories captured on film for all time. Gohan blew his cake all over the guests, Goku had so many bowls in front of him no one could tell it was him in one picture, and Krillin had his head shined. (compliments of Gohan's new shoe cleaning kit ChiChi got him "for nice occasions") Even Piccolo and Vegeta were laughing at each other's stupid birthday hats.
Perhaps the most important gift Gohan received turned out to be a gift to the entire earth. ChiChi announced to everyone that she would allow her boy to be a fighter.
"You are a responsible person, Gohan," ChiChi was saying. "However, if you neglect your studies, or if you use your power inappropriately, I shall be forced to revoke your fighting privileges. Understand?"
"Yes Mom. THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!!!" Gohan was beaming with joy. Goku, however, had his doubts.
'Why should she do that? She doesn't know about what's going to happen, does she? Oh Kami, please, if she does know, put her back into the blissful ignorance that you once gifted me with.'
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The rest of the week passed by too quickly. ChiChi began to worry about her baby boy. Gohan began to worry about his father, who would occasionally peer behind his shoulder and smile. On the final day before the Cell Games, Goku flew out of the house at daybreak and didn't come back until almost 5:00 PM. When asked of his whereabouts, Goku simply flashed his trademark Son Family Grin and put his hand behind his head.
And so, the Earth's Special Forces each went to their respective bedrooms that night, praying for the best while expecting the worst, only one knowing that his prayers would not be answered. Everyone tried to make the most out of the few hours they had left of peace.
And, all too soon, the day finally came. The Cell Games would begin today.
^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^
A/N: Ha ha ha! You don't know what's going to happen and I do!! Well, some of you may have guessed. If you have guessed what is going to happen, or what Goku was up to, I'd like to hear what you think it is. Please don't put your predictions on your review; we wouldn't want to spoil it for all the other kiddies. (you are reviewing, aren't you?) However, you may email them to me. My email is little_ryoko@dbzmail.com Let me know if you want me to tell you if you were right. ^-^ Peace out!