Disclaimer-DBZ is not mine, nor is Chaos Theory, nor is the Bible

Current Date-Very early December 25th

Ages:

Kakarot, Vegeta, Chichi, Bulma, Krillin, Yamcha, Launch-10

Jo Lynn-14

Calis-12

Willow-7

Celipa-25

Ox King-35

Master Roshi-54

On with the fic

He Hath Prepared For Them A City

Celipa was a very religious woman. And one thing that kept her going when she was separated from her family was her faith. (A/N: If you watch Passions, Celipa is kinda like Pilar.)

She had been standing guard over the children while they slept, until the danger had passed. She picked up her pocket Bible and began reading, having nothing better to do with herself.

"Celipa?" a voice whispered.

Celipa put down the holy book. "Chichi, yes, it's us. Come in."

Chichi, followed by the others, filed into the cave. "We didn't go back to the house…it was already swarming with police," Launch explained. "We came straight into the woods and tried to find you."

"And you've succeeded admirably," Celipa said.

Krillin kicked at a stone. "What a way to spend Christmas."

Celipa smiled. "Oh, there are much worse ways to spend it." She gestured into the cave. "Make yourselves comfortable, and try to sleep."

The others wandered, but Chichi stayed near Celipa.

"Chichi, you really must be tired," Celipa said. "Shouldn't you get some sleep?"

Chichi shook her head. "I was wondering…you didn't say much about Saiyans in love, just that they marry young."

"Well, Saiyans…they fall in love just as well as any other race," Celipa said. "It takes time, but not a long as the others…we are not ashamed to love. We are a very bold race, so everyone tells the one they've fallen for exactly how they feel. And usually, the love is mutual."

"I was wondering…do…do Saiyans fall in love with people…not of the Saiyan race?"

"I've never heard of it happening, but it's po…oh." Celipa stopped short. Suddenly, she grinned and patted Chichi's cheek. "A few more years, chibi Chichi, and you'll be ready."

"But I don't know…how can I tell if he feels the same?"

"If I know my son, and I do, he feels a little shy. On Earth, your awkward stage happens at 13, but for us, it's at 10. But you can see he really likes you by what he does. He continually spends time with you. And he gave you the bracelet for you birthday. And look how he defended you from Willow. He likes you. The only question I have is why are you feeling it so early?"

"I don't know. Maybe because I've been living with you people for awhile?"

"Maybe." Celipa smiled. "I look forward to having you as a daughter-in-law. But hold onto him, okay? Remember, I told you Saiyans put great stock in Chaos."

"Unpredictability?"

"Yes. You do everything in your power to keep him, Chichi, and let the world play itself out. Chances are, your love won't end, but it can be suppressed, changed, even covered by another. You understand?"

Chichi nodded.

"Just try to keep him, and we'll hear wedding bells ring." Celipa ruffled Chichi's hair. "I'll be able to call you musume [Daughter]."

"I'll try…'Kaasan [Mom]."

The 1st rays of dawn were coming over the horizon.

"It's beautiful," Celipa whispered.

"Mmm." Kakarot was waking up from where he had slept, leaning against her.

"You remember sunrises on Vegetasei?" Celipa asked.

"Yeah." Kakarot turned over on his back and stretched, then straightened up. "So, Mama, what are we going to do now? We can't go back to Kame House."

"I want…" a voice said behind them, and they turned to see Willow.

"What, Willow? What do you want?" Celipa asked.

"To go back to Vegetasei."

Celipa sighed. "Willow, we can't."

"Yes, we can." Now Jo Lynn was up.

"What?" Everyone was slowly rising now.

"Before we took Ivy and Kay hostage," Jo Lynn said, "we looked into it. There's a flight leaving for Vegetasei in two days at the Kame Island airport."

"And how are we supposed to…"

Jo Lynn reached into her pocket and pulled out a wad of money. "We only meant to take enough for us to leave, but I was so crazed at the time that I took everything form their safe. Last night I counted. We have enough for all of us. Even the humans."

Celipa stared at her with wide eyes.

"Oh my Lord," Chichi whispered behind them.

Celipa slowly picked up the Bible she had been reading hours ago and read where she had left off. Her voice was quiet but powerful in the damp, dark cave, and all could hear her.

"They desire a city, even a Heavenly, where God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he hath prepared for them a city."

She put it down and looked up. "Our prayers have been answered. We are going home."

I got the idea for this chapter when we read The Man Without A Country in my Reading class. Read that book, it's very good. It's about a guy called Philip Nolan who supported Aaron Burr, denounced the US, and said he never wanted to hear of it again. He got his wish. It's very sad but very good.

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