AN: Thanks for the reviews! Okay, I'm not sure how this chapter will turn out, but by the next chapter it'll be back to the tournament! Just a couple more fights left! Oh, yeah. I forgot- yes, the guy who claimed to be the 'Champion of World' WAS Mr. Satan. I guess the clues were too easy, huh? One more thing. Yes, I realize that I said that 'Oogato better watch out because 'Goku looks mad'. Well, I was going to have that last chapter, but I'll postpone it. Enjoy! (Sorry this chapter came out later then the others…no inspirations)

Through Thick and Thin

Chapter Nine: Just PEACHY!

Goku awoke the next morning to a growling stomach. His dreams had consisted of rice, noodles, and cakes. Chi-Chi cooking, him eating. Perfect. The endless pit which was more commonly called his stomach growled again, urging Goku to carry Chi-Chi down to the kitchen and wait happily as she prepared breakfast- the best meal of the day, not including brunch, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, supper, and the much-missed midnight snack. What can I say?

Goku sprang out of bed, and marched over to Chi-Chi's room. He didn't even bother to knock as he opened the door. Chi-Chi was sleeping soundly, and he almost didn't want to wake her- almost.

He crept over to the edge of Chi-Chi's mattress, and peered at the lump in the blankets [that was most likely her].

"Chi-Chi, wake up! It's morning, and…could you make breakfast now?" No response…

"Chi-Chiiii! Please wake up! If you don't, I'll…drop water on your head!" So that wasn't the best threat in the world, but hey! It would get me out of bed.

Goku finally got fed up with Chi-Chi's stubborn resistance, so he yanked the thick sheet (s) off the form under them.

The bed was empty. [AN: DUN DUN DUN!] Pillows were bunched together in a failed attempt to pass her off as 'sleeping'.

"Wha…?"

'OH, NO!!" Goku rushed over to the window and peered down. Chi-Chi was practicing kicks, although having trouble balancing. Her foot was rapidly appearing again and again in front of her face, she being as flexible as she was.

Goku, furious (at least as furious as Goku can get with Chi-Chi) rushed down and ran out to her. She heard his footsteps as he quickly stomped over, and stopped in mid-kick.

"What are you doing?! You're supposed to be RESTING, Chi-Chi!" Goku glared forcefully. Chi-Chi was taken aback; she had never seen Goku glare before.

"WELL, GOKU, HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF YOU WERE STUCK IN A SMALL ROOM WITH NO TRAINING SPACE?!" Chi-Chi was shocked at how harsh she sounded. She didn't mean for it to some out that way…but the damage was done.

"THAT'S THE POINT!! YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO TRAIN, YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO GET AS MUCH REST AS POSSIBLE, AND ALLOW YOUR SHOULDER TO HEAL!" Goku automatically yelled back at Chi-Chi; it was a reflex, as blocking punches was a reflex. In a way, he was blocking 'punches' from Chi-Chi, yet…somehow, the punches managed to hit their target.

Chi-Chi didn't say a word. She just shot a piercing, cold glare at Goku, and stomped to the house to make breakfast. [AN: No, she didn't forget about her promise.]

Halfway to the door of the Kame House, she tripped on a relatively small, jagged rock and was on the ground almost instantaneously. Somehow, she managed to twist her body in mid-fall so that she wouldn't fall on her healing shoulder. Goku didn't know that.

He immediately regretted what he said and rushed over to help.

"Chi!! Are you okay?!" He asked hurriedly.

Chi-chi effortlessly stood up, not showing a hint of pain. "YES, I'm fine, GOKU. I don't need your help." She started walking toward the house again, but stopped shortly, and called over her shoulder angrily,

"…and DON'T call me chi!!" She stomped over to the door, flung it open recklessly, and shut it.

BOOM.

Goku stared at the door.

"Uh oh, Master Roshi is gonna have to get another door soon…" He glanced at the door which was dangling off its hinges, nearly broken in half.

:::::::::::::::::::::breakfast::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

"Yum…Chi-Chi this is really good! You're a great cook…" Maser Roshi complimented in a 'sultry' voice. Krillin glared at him, giving him the you-better-not-be-thinking-what- I-think-you're-thinking look, and Matsre Roshi scowled.

'Ah, well…she's a little young anyhow.'

Chi-Chi beamed at this compliment. Goku was eating furiously, and Krillin was stuffing his face; every once and a while taking his napkin and wiping his mouth.

She grimaced.

'Oh, well…'

"What do you think, Goku?" Chi-Chi snapped her attention over to her current enemy.

"…It's good. I guess." Goku scowled a little, but kept eating.

"Gee, thanks!" Chi-Chi retorted sarcastically. Krillin blanched. What was up with these two?

"Um…are you guys okay?" He questioned cautiously.

"I'm FINE, KRILLIN!"

"Just PEACHY!"

"Okay, then…just asking." Krillin answered with a nervous laugh.

'Things are definitely NOT 'peachy'…'

::::::::::::::::::after breakfast::::::::::::::::::::::

Chi-Chi was sunbathing on a chair, avoiding Goku's angry gaze. Krillin had been noticing this and was starting to get…well, PISSED.

"YOU GUYS!!! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG?!"  [AN: Yup, he's mad. ^^;;]

"Nothing!!" They answered at the same time.

"Yeah, right! I'm supposed to believe that?"

"Yeah." Chi-Chi answered shortly.

"NO." Krillin replied powerfully.

The skirmish was interrupted by Master Roshi calling to the three that " It's time to go to the tournament!! Hurry up, were running off schedule!"

'Great…just…hey, this IS great!' Krillin thought. Mischief was afoot…

"Hey, Goku, why don't you fly Chi-Chi over there on Kintoun? It's the fastest way."  [AN: Flying Nimbus for those of you who don't know…I think.]

Goku scorned the thought, but decided to do it, since it WAS the fastest way.

"Sure."

"…Okay." Chi-Chi agreed, but not welcoming the thought.

"GREAT!!…I mean, great." Krillin corrected nervously. Chi-Chi looked suspiciously at Krillin, while Goku just looked confused. They shrugged.

AN: Finally…this chapter was made really quickly, so please excuse any typos. Ah…I had a lot of work this week. Thankfully, it's the weekend now, and I hope to catch up on stuff…but unfortunately, I have a lot of homework this weekend also. Finals aren't for another month, teachers/professors!!!

Grr.

Anyways, I hope you like this little…twist. I have so many ideas after I finish the Tournament Saga! (We're 3/ 4 done with it now.)

Comments, criticisms, flames, whatever!! Tell me what you think!

Oops, almost forgot.

Kat's Advertisement Corner In This, by Daughter of Ashes. The first Goku/Chi-Chi romance I ever read. Very interesting, twisted plot[line], and very addictive. One thing that annoys me: practically never updated. Sigh…Oh well, the content makes up for it. Very long too…an epic romance, filled with drama (and quite a bit of fighting at the beginning).

Review,

-kat