Strange Ways

(A/N: The song "Strange Ways" is the property of Ace of Base, not me. We all know that I don't own DB or any of its affiliates, otherwise I'd be making money, not writing fanfics! This is the chapter where Krillin and Chichi are crying on each other's shoulders. Sorry it took me so long to get this out, but now I'll get to work on the lemon part. So...Enjoy!)

{I've got strange ways, but it won't take long my friend. I'm telling you, someday baby I'll be gone. I've got strange ways, but it won't take long my friend. I'm telling you, someday baby I'll be back again...}

Gohan was worried about his mother. Chichi had been in her room for four days, refusing to come out to eat or do anything else. Gohan had been trying to keep things clean for her, since he knew she wouldn't appreciate it if the house was a mess.

She had finally emerged that morning, only to walk out of the house without a word and disappear. He had gone looking for her, but hadn't been able to find her anywhere. Gohan sighed and sat in his room with his books spread before him, not being able to focus on anything.

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{Again I've got no one, but it won't take long my friend. I'm telling you, someday baby I'll be gone. (I'm telling you, someday baby I'll be gone.)...}

Chichi wiped her eyes again as she looked over the edge. He was gone, there was nothing left for her. Gohan could take care of himself, and she knew that he'd be okay. This was the only way...

"Good bye, everyone...." Chichi took a few steps and leaped from the edge of the cliff, plummeting towards the jagged rocks that awaited her at the bottom. She closed her eyes as she waited for the impact, but it never came.

Chichi opened her eyes and looked around in confusion. Her nose was mere inches from the rocks, and someone was holding her above them. She turned over and looked up to see Krillin. "Why did you do that?" she asked softly, her eyes filling with tears again. Couldn't she get any peace?

Krillin smiled slightly. "Was I just supposed to watch you kill yourself, Chichi?"

She sighed and wiped her eyes again. "I suppose not..."

{God bless you, for being by my side when I fell through. You could hear me. You've got internet gateways through my world...}

Krillin flew to the top of the cliff and set her down. "Thank... thank you."

"Let's get you home, so we can talk about this. Where's Goku?"

{God bless you, I'm feeling all the force you're closing in...}

Chichi broke down again, sinking to the ground as she sobbed. "Oh, no... Chichi, he didn't..."

She only nodded weakly. "I can't believe it! Why...?" He helped her back to her feet and began taking her back to her house.

{Take it easy. You dock at my side when I'm on fire. I've got strange ways...}

"He said he wanted to have more freedom. I was too oppressive..."

"That doesn't sound like Goku..."

"Well, it was him. It's kind of hard not to recognize your husband, Krillin..." Chichi sniffled.

{Sometimes I lose it (I lose.) Don't know where I'm going (don't know) But I do hope you follow all the way...}

Gohan opened the door and Chichi looked down at the little boy in confusion. "Who are you? And why are you in my house?"

Gohan's jaw dropped. "Mom, don't you recognize me?"

Chichi shook her head. "Mom? I don't have any children. If I don't have a husband, how can I have a child?"

"Chichi..." Krillin led her into the house with an apologetic look at Gohan.

The little boy followed them in and headed to his room.

"Who was that?" Chichi asked with a puzzled look on her face.

"That was your son, Chichi. That was Gohan." Krillin sighed. "You know, you aren't the only one having problems with your significant other."

Chichi turned to him, her mind suddenly seemed to be wiped clean of the whole ordeal. "What do you mean?"

"Eighteen and I broke up a week ago. Apparently, you and Goku did the same."

"Goku... why does that sound so familiar?"

"Hiding from the truth won't do you any good, Chichi. You need to accept the fact that Goku has moved on."

Chichi broke down again. "I... I remember..."

Krillin put his hand on her shoulder and rubbed her back soothingly as he led her to the couch to sit down. Chichi threw her arms around the small man and sobbed against his shoulder. His body tensed for a moment, but he finally relaxed and simply held onto her, letting her release all of her anger and frustration.

{God bless you, for being by my side when I fell through. You could hear me, you've got internet gateways through my world...}

Before long, Krillin had tears in his eyes. He had never seen her so upset before, and he had never expected to see her cry. However, he cried silently, letting the tears stream down his cheeks.

Chichi's sobs had finally silenced, but she couldn't seem to stop crying. Finding comfort in the arms of Goku's best friend was the last thing she would have expected, but it was happening.

Gohan came out of his room and saw the scene, shaking his head and deciding that his room was a better place to be.

What seemed like hours later, Chichi had finally stopped her tears from escaping. She touched his arm softly, causing him to meet her eyes. "Hmm?"

"Thank you, Krillin. Thank you for being here for me..."

{Again, I've got no one, but it won't take long, my friend. I'm telling you someday baby, I'll be gone. (I'm telling you someday baby, I'll be gone/back)}

"No problem, Chichi. We'll manage to make it through this. We're both tough like that, right?"

Chichi couldn't resist a small smile. "Right."