AN: Chapter eight. Wow, time sure flies, huh? Oh! One thing before I forget. Tell me if ANYONE is ooc (out of character) in this. I really don't want anyone to be, but having Goku stay in character is extremely trying/difficult. Comment!
Through Thick and ThinWith one swift move, he threw Chi-Chi as hard as he could.
She sailed over the arena. If it weren't for the circumstances, people would've thought she was flying.
Chi-Chi cracked an eye open as she saw the grass looming closer and closer.
"It's over." She whispered. She shut her eyes, not wanting to witness the shock on everyone's faces, and voluntarily passed out.
Nothing in the world could have stopped Goku from yelling out her name in anguish…
As she crumpled to the ground.
Chapter Eight: WHAT?!
"Chi-Chi?"
Chi-Chi cracked her eyes open a fraction of an inch, barely enough to see her worried friend hovering over her face. Goku's eyes widened and he grinned widely.
"You're awake! Good, I thought you'd never wake up!" Goku exclaimed happily. Chi-Chi groaned, but stopped halfway through. She bolted up, not caring about her injured shoulder.
"What happe-" She started to say, then collapsed into a silence. Goku didn't know how to respond. Luckily, Krillin jogged up, smiling.
"Hey, you're awake! You were out for quite a while."
"What?! How long?" Chi-Chi snapped out of her reverie.
"About two hours, give or take 15 minutes."
"TWO HOURS?!"
"Yeah, but that's not what's important now. I just overheard the doctor speaking to the judges."
"Yeah?" Goku was excited. Apparently, he and Krillin knew something that Chi-chi didn't.
"Well, the doctor proved that Chi-Chi WAS suffering from a broken collar-bone before the match started. The judges have agreed to have special circumstances on this match."
"What 'special circumstances'?" Chi-Chi was anxious. Maybe, just maybe, she could claim victory once again.
"Well, they have decided to allow a rematch." Chi-Chi was ecstatic. YES! She could advance to the next round! It wasn't over!
"You didn't let me finish." Chi-Chi glanced, confused, at Krillin. He continued.
"This match will have special rules. I'm not sure what they are yet, but you'll find out soon enough. You're required to have a day of non-movement, though. Can't walk, spar, anything except eat, talk, and sit. Plus, the doctor said that you must put no pressure at all on your shoulder." Chi-Chi scowled and huffed, clearly indicating her opinion on the situation.
Goku laughed, apparently knowing what her actions indicated. "Don't worry- it won't be THAT bad." Chi-Chi glared at him. He cowered under her intense gaze.
"So maybe it will me THAT bad. But you'll have me and Krillin to talk to! And we can play thumb-wrestling or something!"
Chi-Chi giggled. Goku's attempts to comfort her were working, but not the way that they were supposed to.
"Oh…Okay. But the minute it turns midnight, I'm outta there."
"Oh! You're not going to be in the hospital," Krillin pointed.
"You can stay at the Kame House."
"WHAT?!"
*A COUPLE HOURS LATER, AT THE KAME HOUSE WITH MASTER ROSHI*
"So…" there was an uncomfortable silence. Krillin, however, was sweating. Master Roshi, within a couple feet of a young girl? NOT good.
"Uh…oh, let me show you where you're sleeping!"" Goku hopped over to the stairs.
"Goku?" Chi-Chi was annoyed.
"What?"
"I CAN'T WALK, REMEMBER!?"
"Oops, sorry. Here, I'll carry you." And with that, Goku quickly walked over to Chi-Chi and hoisted her on his back, piggy-back style. Chi-Chi snickered.
"Thank you, little Goku. I'll be sure to ring next time I need your help." Goku growled, and complained, "Chiii-Chiii!"
"Just kidding." Chi-Chi wrapped her arms around Goku's neck to make sure she didn't fall off. Plus, it was more comfortable that way…at least, for her.
Goku ascended the stairway and went into a small, cozy room. There was a mat on the floor with a thick, blanket covering it. Seated around the 'bed' were about seven poofy pillows.
"For your shoulder," Goku explained.
"Thanks." There was a silence.
"…"
"Um, could you put me down?"
"Oh! Sure!" Goku gently lowered her onto a bed of pillows.
"You know, you don't have to be THAT gentle." Chi-Chi softly said.
"I know, but I want to." Chi-Chi glanced at Goku, puzzled. What did he mean by that? Goku interrupted her thoughts.
"Um, dinner will be ready in a while. I'll bring the food up here for you. It's sushi." Goku stomach growled, recognizing the word 'sushi'.
Chi-Chi laughed. "Thanks. I'll be waiting!" She stared at his retreating back, and didn't stop looking at him until he gently closed the door to the room.
Chi-Chi sighed. This was not going to be fun…a whole day, just sitting in bed? Or sitting in a chair? She didn't even get to stand, for fear of twisting her shoulder as she shifts her weight!
Everyone at the tournament had gone back to their respective homes, and were coming back, either as spectators or competitors, the next day. She figured that Goku and Krillin would use the extra time to train. Too bad she couldn't. Soon she heard the door creaking open. She smiled and looked at Goku coming in with the food.
"Hey! Comfortable?"
"Yeah. I can't stand it though." Chi-Chi frowned.
"You'll get through it. It's only a day you know."
"I know."
Goku handed the food to her. She stared at it, then started eating. She stopped when Goku sat down next to her.
"What are you doing? You have to eat too, you know."
"I'm eating up here with you." He pulled out a plate piled high with sushi and noodles.
"Why?"
"'Cause I figured you wanted and needed the company."
"I don't need anything!"
"Well, I want to." Goku stated. Chi-Chi's mind remembered earlier when her said the exact same thing.
"What did you mean by that, earlier?"
"By what?" Goku was confused. What was Chi-Chi trying to pull?
"When I said that you didn't have to be so gentle with me, you said, 'I know, but I want to.' What did you mean?"
"What do you mean what I meant?"
"Why'd you say that?" Goku was confused. Chi-Chi sighed.
"Why did you say that you wanted to be gentle?" Now Goku got it.
"'Cause I don't want you getting hurt again. You and Krillin are my best friends, you know."
"How do you know that?" Chi-Chi inquired teasingly.
"What?"
"How do you know that I'm one of your two best friends? I've only been with you a couple days, including the time on Fire Mountain." Chi-Chi stated.
"…I don't know. You just are. I guess I feel like I've known you for years. Same with Krillin, although I have known him for a long time."
"…Okay." Chi-Chi resumed eating, satisfied. Goku glanced at her, confused about that whole discussion, but then also resumed eating.
"Yum…ack!" Goku hacked and coughed. It seemed that Lunch's cooking had finally caught up with him. Chi-Chi couldn't help but snicker at the sight.
"What?! Lunch is the best cook you know. Sometimes she…forgets things. I mean, I DID eat a wolf once, and I'll eat bugs, but…completely not cooked or cleaned fish?!"
Goku scrunched his nose. His companion laughed at his expression; it was so cute.
"You know, Goku, I'll cook tomorrow."
"Really? You can cook?"
"Yup. I had to learn, as my dad kept burning everything, or leaving it practically raw." Chi-Chi explained.
"Oh. I can't wait! Well, I'll see you tomorrow morning! The tournament starts again in the late afternoon." Goku left the room, and flicked off the lights as he walked out the door. Chi-Chi smiled and turned on her side to fall asleep.
"OW!" Great. Her shoulder.
'This is not going to be fun.'
AN: Ooh, long one! Surprised at how this turned out? So am I. ::snickers::
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