A/N: Okay, I'm back again with another chapter of Getting Together!  Ain't ya proud of me? *grins*

T-chan; *sighs* can't you just write the story?

No.

T-chan; Why not?

Because…I don't feel like it.

T-chan; *whimpers*  don't…feel like it… I hate being your muse, you know that, right...

*grins* Yup! 

T-chan; *sighs in resignation* Whatever…

*light bulb flashes* Oh yeah, I'd better tell you guys here that the system I have been using for thoughts and mind speech was getting on my nerves, so I changed it.  Now it is;

~ thoughts ~

~@ talking through a bond @~

"speaking normally" (duh…)

Hey, before I move on to the story I just wanted to tell you one more thing…  Me and Dragonkitty (she's writing Even Dragons Cry, check it out), decided to write a combined story! It's going to be a story about her character Alix coming to visit Shin again and meeting our Chibi!  Humor and fun pursue us… I hope you read it when it comes out!  (it'll be under my author name and it'll be called 'Worlds Collide' oh, and it might have minor spoilers for the 'kids')

Disclaimer; I own Chibi, Chibi's baby, and Erasa's baby.  But I don't own anything else… not even my own car. (despite the fact that I'm more than old enough to drive… *glowers*)

***Saturday***

"Okay Videl, it's almost time!"  Chibi gave her nervous friend the thumbs up.

"Chibi…what if they don't like me?  I mean, I haven't even gotten to know Gohan's family very well, let alone his friends!"

Chibi flapped her hand at Videl and laughed her off.  "You're being paranoid Videl!  They'll love you!  And it's not like you wont know any of the people.  You know Goten and Chichi, you know Krillin, you've met both Bulma and Yamcha before, and the rest of them aren't that bad!"  After a slight pause, Chibi amended that statement.  "Except for Vegeta maybe."  Another pause.  "And I'd avoid Piccolo…and don't let Master Roshi do anything perverted to you.  And don't be alarmed by the fact that some of them are off color.  And watch out for Launch, when she sneezes she changes personalities; literally."  Another slightly longer pause while Chibi thought through the rest of the guest list.  "And try to stay out of the kids' way, when Goten, Trunks, and Marron get together, madness is sure to follow.  And don't worry if Juu gives you something of a cold shoulder, she's an android, so that's just how she is.  And don't stare at Tien's third eye, he doesn't like it.  And please no comments on the fact that several of the guests happen to have tails.  And I'm planning to pick up Goku from the dead for a quick visit, so don't be surprised at the Goten look-alike who has a halo.  Got it?"

Videl blinked, blinked again, then slowly nodded, feeling rather out of it.  "I…think so…"

Chibi grinned.  "Then you'll be just fine!"

*

Bulma was happily bustling through CC directing last minute preparations for the party.  She was almost as excited as the teenagers about tonight; she loved having get togethers for the entire gang!  She smiled slightly at a rather fond memory of the last get together they had; Vegeta had blown up half of CC, and Chichi had nearly killed him with her Frying Pan…

Suddenly jerked out of her memory by the sight of the caterers, she began shrieking orders at the top of her lungs.  Bulma was in her element. 

Glancing down at her watch she sweatdropped; she only had forty five minutes to get ready!  Swearing softly to herself, Bulma snapped out a few more orders before jogging towards her room to finish getting ready, passing Vegeta on her way.

~Hmmm, I wonder when Veggie is going to notice that I'm pregnant again…~

*

Adjusting her outfit slightly, Chibi grinned at her reflection.  Because she was going to be hanging out with people who knew what she was, and were used to the odd being normal, she had decided to dress in her 'normal' clothes; the ones she dressed in on Shin's planet.  Gauzy silver/blue satin-like pants billowed out loosely, looking a lot like a floor length skirt, but allowing much more freedom of movement as well as comfort.  A long sleeve shirt of the same color clung tightly to her upper body, leaving her midriff bare except for a long silver fringe that just touched the top of her pants.

When Videl had seen the outfit, hearts had formed in her eyes, and she had pleaded with Chibi to let her have a similar outfit.  Chibi had, of course, broken in quickly, and had conjured up a similar outfit in Videl's size.  The only difference between the two outfits was the coloring.  While Chibi's was a cool silver and blue, Videl's was a deep burgundy with a golden shimmer and fringe.

Soon they were ready… except for one more little thing…

"Hey Chibi,"

"Yeah"

"Do I get to meet your 'mate' tonight?"

Chibi smirked mischievously.  "I certainly hope so… I fully intend to kidnap him if that's what it takes to get him to come."

Videl returned her smirk and sat down on the desk chair while Chibi settled comfortably onto the bed, sorting through her various mental bonds for the strongest one; Shin.

*

Kaioshin glanced at the other kais around him.  Damn but this was boring… He nodded politely in greeting and listened with half an ear to King Kai's rambling.  He would do anything for a nice refreshing talk with his mate right now…

As if hearing his thoughts, a voice not his own chirped happily in his mind.  ~@ Hiya Shin-chan! @~

He allowed a tiny smile of amusement to cross his face.  ~@ What do you need darling? @~

Instead of answering him directly, Chibi skirted the issue.  As usual.  ~@ Are ya busy right now? @~

~@ Hmmm… technically yes, I'm in the middle of another meeting.  In reality- no.  I'll be dying of boredom soon and you're going to be deprived of a mate. @~

He could sense her laughter at the other end, and allowed his smirk to widen slightly.

~@ Well we can't have that, now can we? @~

~@ Of course not @~  he purred softly, trusting that she would hear.

"Umm…Kaioshin-sama?  Sir?"  King Kai sweatdropped nervously at the smirking purring Supreme Kai.  Gulping slightly when he didn't respond, King Kai backed away slowly before turning and diving deep into the crowd.  He didn't want Kaioshin to snap out of it suddenly and realize that he'd been purring to another god… that wouldn't be a pretty sight…

Shin of course didn't notice.  He was much too wrapped up in trying to seduce his wife through their bond into giving him an excuse to leave.

~@ *snicker* Hey Shin, can you come to a party with me?  Pweeeeeeeease?! @~

Shin nearly sobbed in relief.  ~@ YES!!! THANK YOU IIRYN, I LOVE YOU FOREVER!!! @~

It was in a slightly dazed mind-voice that Chibi answered.  ~@ Wow… such enthusiasm… and I thought you already did love me forever! @~

All he could do was grin foolishly, earning strange and disapproving glances from his peers.  Bowing ever so slightly, he excused himself from their presence.

"Duty Calls!"

*

Videl looked curiously at Chibi as first she grinned, then laughed, then flinched and looked dazed, before returning to grinning.  Her eyes slid back into focus, and she clapped her hands gleefully like a small child.

"He's coming!"  Videl grinned too, she'd been worried that she wouldn't get to meet him!  A stray thought wandered into her mind.  ~If he's the Supreme Kai… do I have to be extra formal with him?~ 

Chibi heard and came to her rescue.  ~@ Don't worry about formality; Earth and the Z gang are one of his escapes from the rigid formalities that the gods have to have for each other.  Greet him respectfully, it'll please him, but after that just treat him as normally as you can.  Got it? @~ 

Videl nodded and fidgeted, not sure if it would be possible to act normal when she knew that the mysterious man was the Supreme Kai… Oh well, she'd try.  For both Gohan and Chibi, she would try.

Suddenly Chibi's eyes fell on something behind Videl, and her grin spread.  Launching herself off the bed, her form blurred and disappeared, only to reappear near the door, snuggled tightly in the arms of her lover.  Videl turned and couldn't help staring in shock. 

~@ Lord above Chibi, you didn't tell me he was purple!!! @~

~@ Well you didn't ask!  And so what if the Lord Above is lavender?  Admit it-- he's HOT!!! @~ 

Videl smirked speculatively, surreptitiously eying Shin over.  ~@ Well… he isn't bad… for a short purple guy with a mohawk… @~  She bit her lip as she felt the surge of aggression in Chibi and her eyes suddenly met Shin's.  For a split second her heart stopped beating, then began going again at double time.  ~@ Kami Chibi!  I've changed my mind-- he's beyond hot… he's gorgeous!  Those eyes… @~  She trailed off dreamily as Chibi began giggling and Shin smiled faintly and bowed slightly.  Remembering herself, Videl gave a full formal bow and tried to ignore Chibi's snickering and the 'I told you sos' ringing in her mind. 

"I'm pleased to meet you Kaioshin-sama."  His smile spread as he shook his head.  "Please, just Shin.  And I'm quite pleased to meet you as well Videl-san.  I've heard a lot about you." 

Videl blushed slightly, charmed.  "I hope it wasn't all bad." 

Shin chuckled, he liked this girl already!  "Shall we head down to join the others?  I can feel their ki already gathered." 

Chibi nodded and attached herself firmly to Shin's arm, leading both him and Videl towards the party.

*

Gohan fidgeted.  Something, he didn't know what, was going on between Chibi and Videl.  They were conspiring about something, and he was almost positive that whatever it was wasn't going to be in his own best intrest… If only he knew what it was though!

Suddenly all the attention was drawn to the doorway, where Videl, Chibi and Shin were.  He smirked widely when he saw what Videl was wearing, it was certainly much different from what she usually wore! 

~@ Chibi, are you corrupting my fiancée? @~

He saw Chibi smirk back, replying cheerfully by way of the bond.  ~@ Of course!  What else do you think I would do given the chance to ruin your future happiness? @~

Shaking his head in amusement he made his way over to the group.  He bowed in respect to Shin before turning to embrace his love.  The room broke into spontaneous applause when he leaned down and kissed her gently, with Chichi in the background yelling things about wanting grandchildren soon.  They both laughed and blushed, breaking apart but tenderly keeping hold of their counterpart's hand. 

~@ You look absolutely stunning Videl! @~

~@ Don't I just? @~ She smirked, elbowing him playfully.  Seeing that they were getting prepared to be immersed in each other's thoughts, Chibi skipped off to greet her friends, dragging her poor mate behind her.  Videl couldn't help but stare as the Supreme Kai was unceremoniously pulled along by the hand, often having to jog to keep up with the enthusiastic Chibi. 

*

Chibi scanned the group predatorily, watching as they resumed the conversations they had been carrying on before the slight disturbance.  Vegeta was leaning against the wall glaring out at the other warriors.  Bulma, Chichi, Juu, and Launch were caught up in a lively conversation about weddings, and had bridal catalogues littering the coffee table in front of them.  Tien, Krillin, and Yamcha were standing just behind the couch talking about fighting techniques, while Pu'ar and Oolong argued between themselves about certain of the finer points of shape shifting. 

Suddenly her eyes fell on Dende and Piccolo who were standing against the wall opposite of Vegeta.  She paused and regarded the unsuspecting duo, smirking evilly.  Shin saw where she was looking and it didn't take a genius to know that she was planning some sort of mischief.  Gods forbid that they ever had kids… as much as he wanted them, he wasn't sure if he'd like the way they'd turn out; after all, they would be mostly raised by their mother…  Sighing in mock exasperation, he detached Chibi from his arm.  "Better leave me out of this one- you may need a rescue soon!"  She pouted, but allowed herself to be detached.  Like a stalking cat, she glanced from side to side before slowly beginning her approach towards the Nameks.  Moving faster then the eye could follow, she disappeared, reappearing and flinging her arms around Piccolo's neck.  For a split second the startled Namek's composure wavered, and he looked rather pleased to see her; but it took super improved senses and empathy to catch it.  He scowled and growled in agitation.  "Get.  Off.  Of.  Me.  Now."  She giggled and kissed his cheek, causing him to snarl again. 

Laughing, she dropped down to greet the younger Namek. 

*

"Iiryn-sama…" Dende was looking decidedly uncomfortable.  Unlike the others, he had only met Chibi under formal circumstances, where she had been Iirynaliia-sama, the mate of the Supreme Kai.  It was a struggle to bring himself to call her even a slightly shorter version of her name, and he was looking downwards bashfully.  Here he was, only newly made a god, and no where near high enough in the ranks that he could consort with the likes of these two… And yet, now, faced with the same person that he vaguely knew as Iiryn-sama, he could tell she was different.  No, this was a rather hyperactive girl that his friends all knew informally as Chibi.  Even though he consciously accepted that, he couldn't bring himself to be familiar with the Supreme Kai's mate.  To his rather shocked surprise, Chibi giggled and shook her head firmly.

"Nope.  Absolutely not.  No one is allowed to call me Iiryn, and most especially sama, at CC.  Around here I'm Chibi-chan!  As your penance you have to give me a hug."  Dende stared at her in mortification.  Him?  Hug her? No way!

Everybody else had stopped their conversations, and were watching the scene with interest.  Even Piccolo seemed faintly interested. 

Dende was blushing heavily and refused to meet the enthusiastic eyes of Chibi.  Slowly he raised his arms and hugged her lightly, barely touching her and pulling away quickly.  Chibi crossed her arms and did her best to look disapproving, despite the smirk and impish glint in her eye. 'Tsking' noisily she shook her head.

"If that's the best you can do, you get an F.  Even Vegeta gave me a more enthusiastic greeting!" 

Everybody whirled around to stare at the prince, who was muttering dire death threats at the tiny woman.  Dende's blush grew deeper, and the group returned their attention back to Dende and Chibi. 

"Now, we're going to keep doing this until you get it right, even if it takes all night!" 

At this, even Piccolo cracked a smile.  Chibi raised an eyebrow at Dende, who was still avoiding her gaze.  Slowly, painfully, Dende again raised his arms.  This hug was almost exactly like the first, but this time he actually allowed himself to touch her.  Tsking again, Chibi shook her head. 

"No, no, no!  You're going about it all wrong!  Let me show you." 

Chibi wrapped her arms around the young god and squeezed.  Dende gasped as the air was driven from his body by the pressure of Chibi's arms.  By this time, most of the groups was in stitches, and even the most conservative (namely Piccolo and Vegeta) were grinning.  Chibi let go and grinned enticingly at Dende. 

"Your turn!" 

Dende took a deep breath, squeezed his eyes shut and brought his arms around the girl's shoulders, squeezing ever so lightly.  Chibi giggled in glee and hugged him back. 

"Oooo… you gods are sooo huggable and lovable!" 

Shin snorted slightly as she continued, blissfully ignoring the gales of laughter coming from her audience. 

"Now, your homework is to practice everyday, and the next time you see me, I'm going to give you a test to see if you've done your homework.  Is that clear?" 

Dende was blushing furiously, he whispered softly in reply to the hyper teen.  "Yes Iiryn-sama"

Chibi heard and mock glared at him.  "And what did I tell you about calling me that?  I'm Chibi-chan!  And now you have to hug me again." 

Dende was brighter than a Christmas tree by this time, and it was very reluctantly that he hugged her once again.

Chibi giggled at him, winking playfully.  "Now that wasn't so bad, was it?" 

Dende shook his head forcefully; anything to make her leave him alone!  Backing up against the wall, he gulped when she smirked at him before turning her back.  He sighed thankfully, and grabbed a glass of water from the nearby table, gulping it down in a vain attempt to cool his burning face.

*

Chibi walked back over to Shin, circling him before draping herself onto him.  "Hey Luv"

Shin smiled and patted her head cheerfully, more than used to this kind of behavior.  "Hello again little one, returned to me so soon?"  With that they began a spirited banter session while the others looked on in amusement before turning back to their own conversations.

*

A/N: And there it is, the first portion of the party!  And I'm so proud of myself, I already have names for the kids!  Wait until the next chapter, that's gunna be a blast!  It might or might not be the rest of the party, depending on how much I get typed up before the 25th, I'll just post what I have, 'cause then I'll be going on a three week vacation! 9with no computer, I swear I'm going into withdrawal at the mere thought!

*grabs Lyzzy and pulls her out of the crowds of readers* YEAH! Someone wanted to join my campaign against brothers!!! *hands Lyzzy a pair of chopsticks* There ya go!  *pulls Lyzzy and T-chan into a huddle* Okay guys, here's the plan…