Thoughts

Chapter 11 - Patience

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Father and son walked back into Lord Enma's dwelling. Lord Enma looked at them both, concerned that they had not settled anything. But he was relieved to see that they both had smiles on their face.

Lord Enma smiled and asked, "Well, everything is settled then?"

Goku grinned back and nodded, "Hai! I finally convinced Gohan that it wasn't his fault, and he is ready to be wished back with the Dragonballs."

Lord Enma looked down at Gohan, who almost had the exact same smile on his face. Lord Enma nodded and said, "Well, you better go then. Sayonara Son Gohan, it was nice meeting you!"

Gohan nodded and bowed, replying politely, "It was an honour meeting you, Lord Enma. Sayonara!"

Goku raised his fingers to his forehead and laid his other hand on Gohan's shoulder. In an instant, they were both gone.

Lord Enma smiled and started again on his paperwork. It is a good thing that Son Goku persuaded his son to be wished back. I would hate to see Gohan waste his life when he is so young.

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Gohan felt dizzy as they reappeared in front of a worried-looking Kaio-Sama. I'll never get used to traveling so fast.

Kaio-Sama smiled and greeted, "Good, you are back! I was thinking that you were going to leave me here by myself!"

Goku beamed and answered, "Of course I wouldn't leave you here by yourself Kaio-Sama!"

Kaio-Sama's eyebrows lowered in thought. Yeah, sure you wouldn't.

Gohan gasped and asked, "Are you, Kaio-Sama?"

Kaio-Sama looked down at Gohan and grinned saying, "Hai, I am Kaio-Sama. And you must be Son Gohan!"

Gohan was speechless, so he simply nodded in response.

"Well, it's wonderful to finally meet the son of Goku! But how are you going to get back to Chikyuu?"

Goku stepped forward and said, "Well I was hoping that you could help us by letting me talk to Piccolo so that he can gather all the Dragonballs to wish Gohan back!"

"That shouldn't be a problem." Kaio-Sama turned around and started to search for Piccolo.

Gohan watched Kaio-Sama curiously as his antennae-like features moved around. He really wanted to know how Piccolo and his Tousan had talked to him

Kaio-Sama then said, "Ah! There he is. Now Goku, you know what to do."

Goku rested his hand on Kaio-Sama's back and said, "Piccolo-san? Piccolo-san, are you there?"

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Piccolo was jolted out of his meditation. He could have sworn that he had just heard Goku's voice. No, I'm probably just hearing things. Ever since Gohan had died, Piccolo had done nothing except meditation. He was trying to become stronger, for what reason he did not know.

Piccolo, can you hear me? It's Goku!

Piccolo opened his eyes. That was definitely Goku. Piccolo then asked, "Oh, hi Goku. Why are you talking to me?"

Gee, that's a really nice greeting Piccolo. I just wanted to say that you should go and collect the Dragonballs, because I persuaded Gohan to go back!

Piccolo did one of his rare smiles, "Goku, that's wonderful news! But wait, I can't collect the Dragonballs now."

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"Huh? Why not Piccolo?" Goku asked, his joy gone.

Because the Dragonballs were used about three weeks ago, remember? They won't be normal again for a year.

Goku's shoulders drooped in disappointment.

Gohan asked his Tousan, "What's wrong, Otousan?"

Goku looked over his shoulder at his son and responded sadly, "You can't be wished back for a year because the Dragonballs were used recently. I guess we'll have to wait."

"Oh yeah." Gohan was disheartened. His Kaasan would have to cope without him for a whole year, and so would his Totochan.

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Piccolo was also disappointed. He wished that the Dragonballs were never stones and could be used all the time. He then decided to add, "I will tell everyone else about this though, Goku. ChiChi will be very relieved."

Well, OK. Tell ChiChi that I love her also.

Piccolo smirked and returned, "Don't get too dependent on me relaying your messages Goku."

Goku laughed. Well, ja ne Piccolo.

Once Piccolo was sure that Goku had nothing more to say, he left to tell everyone else the news.

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Goku took his hand off of Kaio-Sama's back, turned to Gohan and said, "Well, I guess that you're with me for a whole year."

Gohan nodded slightly, feeling happy that he would get to spend more time with his Tousan, but sad that he wouldn't be with his Kaasan.

Goku turned towards Kaio-Sama and asked, "Is there any other tournaments Kaio-Sama?"

Kaio-Sama pondered for a while and then answered, "Iie, I don't think so Oh yeah! Every one hundred years there is a tournament between the strongest fighters from Heaven and Hell to see which is better. It won't be happening for a month though. You were lucky you could participate in that other tournament, Goku. No one expected me to enter you."

Gohan looked at them both quizzically, and asked, "Other tournament?"

Goku turned towards Gohan and said, "Hai. I competed in this tournament that was held on Dai Kai's planet. It ended up being a draw between me and another fighter named Pikuhan."

Kaio-Sama crossed his arms and pouted, "It wasn't fair. You were the one who won Goku!"

Goku smiled and muttered, "Yeah whatever." He walked up to Gohan and questioned, "Well, do you want to go and do some training?"

Gohan nodded.

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Now, someone asked me about the other ending for this story. It wasn't really going to be that different, just a bit shorter. Gohan wouldn't have died and Well, I think you can figure out the rest. Also, I want to know if you want me to add a fight between Gohan and Cell in the story or not. Please review and tell me yes or no. Laterz!