One Day Maybe

By Hannio

Chapter 3

Discovery

DISCLAIMER: I don't own ( Drumroll please ) Gohan, ChiChi, Krillen, 18, Bulma or Marron they belong to the creator of them, which isn't me.

AUTHOR NOTE: I'm sorry it's taken so long, I have too much creative juices that like an idiot I have about 7 stories on at the go to continue and me being me refuses to stop writing and instead writes more, I think I may have a few screws loose, I do have an excuse for the lateness, the fact I have exams on ( SCREAMS ) but I will make sure Chapter 4 is up ASAP for you all to read and trust me it's going to be good HeeHee. Hope you enjoy this, cause I enjoyed writing it. Oh by the way I know Gohan's birthday is in May in the series but it's January in my story, what can I say I believe in starsign and Gohan's a blatant Capricorn to me like Goten's a blatant Sagittarius. Sorry if this annoys people but oh well.

"Keep up Gohan. It's a long journey back home and we have a lot more shopping to do" ChiChi said as she hurried on elbowing people out of her way. The January Sales were enough to bring out the worse in people, this being proven by a massive fight that broke out in one store over a blender and resulted in a few black eyes. Gohan sighed and ran after her, holding the numerous packages safely in his arms, he knew what would happen if he dropped them

"Mum" he said hesitantly "Haven't we gotten enough stuff for one day? I mean there's only so much I can hold and you haven't exactly recovered yet Mum" ChiChi stopped dead and turned to him a glare firmly on her face

"No Gohan" she began heatedly "We haven't even began. You need more books to study from. There are plenty of subjects we haven't even started you on yet like physics, I think that would be perfect for you. We can ask Bulma's Dad to tutor you. See Gohan there's lots of things for you to look forward to and the clothes are your own fault. You keep on growing and all that training you do is no good it's just destroy everything. Well no more Mister you're not training anymore have I made myself clear?" passer-by stared with open curiosity at the two of them, making Gohan's cheeks burn with embarrassment and humiliation. "Well?" she said tapping her foot impatiently

"Yes Mum" ChiChi nodded a satisfied smile coming to her face

"That's more like it. You'll thank me one day Gohan when you have a future and are able to provide for your family" then she turned away and began to walk swiftly through the bustling crowds again. Gohan sighed. The only good thing about January was when the Sales finished and the fact it was his birthday on the 12th in a weeks time. He already had the best birthday present. His baby brother Goten was born only 2 weeks earlier on the 17th forfilling a wish he had since he was young.

"Are you going to get Goten any clothes?" he asked hurrying to her side glancing at the sleeping figure in the pram his mother was pushing

"Yes we are Gohan but first I want to get something in here first" she said pointing to a clothes shop to the left of her that had a huge sign saying 70% off. Gohan rolled his eyes as he followed her. He couldn't stand shopping. They entered and ChiChi brought them to the quieter part of the shop "Stay here Gohan and look after Goten and don't move a muscle" she said "This could get nasty" she added a look of determination on her face as she look at the crowd, pulling her sleeves up as she spoke. Gohan couldn't help but laugh; those women didn't stand a chance.

"Ok Mum try not to hurt to many people like last January" she nodded and then she was gone into the thick of it. Gohan lowered himself to the floor and looked thoughtfully round him, his eyes lazily scanning the shop. 8 months had passed since his father's death at the hands of Cell and he still missed him like crazy it was like a constant ache to him it just wasn't the same without him. For the first few months they had functioned like robots, nothing would subdue the pain but then it had dulled with time and they had settled into a routine, Goten made it seem even more normal since he arrived. Gohan's eyes widened bringing him out of his thoughts and his eyes went back to where they were a second before. In front of him speaking to a woman was Android 18, There was no way he could mistake her. She was slightly different, her face was the same, but her hair was tied back, she was wearing smart clothes, a skirt and white blouse with a tag saying 18 on it. Gohan's eyes widened even further. He stood up to get a better view

"Well Well Well Goten check that out" he whispered to the sleeping child "I can't believe it it's 18. Krillen's going to be stoked you'll see" he ducked down as her pale blue gaze landed on that area, He peeked up to see her looking the other way "I need to go and get Krillen he'd be excited. He's wanted to see her for ages. He even got back with Marron to stop the pain"

"Gohan let's go" ChiChi said coming up, her hair was messy and she had a triumphant look on her face, in her hand was a bag

"Yep Mum" he replied picking up the packages again

"Right" they walked sedately out and Gohan smiled slyly before bringing his features into an innocent look

"Say Mum, you look kinda tired do you want to go round Bulma's since we're in the town, You know that she told you to come round whenever, why not now, then you could show her your new dress and show off Goten at the same time" Chichi glanced at him suspiciously but then nodded

"Good idea Gohan" she said "It be nice to get off my feet"

"I'll tell you want I'll quickly fly home with all my clothes and books and then I'll come straight to Bulma's that way you won't have anything to carry"

"I don't know Gohan" she remarked, he kept his innocent expression on and she relented "Alright just this once but only 30 minutes young man or there be trouble" Gohan nodded a smile coming to his face

"Ok Mum see you shortly" she nodded sparing him a quick smile then walked off into the other direction. Gohan grinned and walked into an alley, where he powered up and flew away at top speed. His plan was working perfectly, it wouldn't take him 10 minutes to get home then he's fly to Krillen tell him what he saw and bingo Krillen would go to her and he'd dump Marron and get with 18. End of story. He took him 15 minutes to reach Krillen's he landed outside noticing Marron's boat outside; she had gotten herself a speedboat off someone. Gohan rushed in "Krillen" he yelled, "Where are you? Krillen"

"Bro I'm here" he swung round to be greeted by Krillen smiling at him, behind him Marron stood a smile on her face

"Hey it's your cute friend Krillen" she said, Gohan gave a weak smile

"Hi Marron, Krillen I don't have much time but I think you need to go and check out this Sale in Femme boutique" Krillen stared blankly at him

"You came all the way out here to tell me there was a sale on at a clothes store" Marron's blue eyes lit up

"A sale Krillen we have to go to it" she squealed "I need some new clothes" Krillen sighed and glared at Gohan

"Trust me there are some good clothes from sizes 8 to 18" he emphasised the last size. Krillen frowned

"18 someone would have to be huge to get into that" Marron commented throwing her bluey-green hair over her shoulder

"Yeah but the clothes are real nice even at size 18" Krillen suddenly got it his eyes widening then a frown coming to his face.

"I not sure Marron do you really want to go, it's a long way?" Marron nodded

"Yeah Krillen you'll have to see all my outfits it's going to be such fun" she smiled "Bye Cutie" she leaned down and kissed Gohan's head, Gohan blushed

"I got to go but Krillen" he looked seriously at his friend "I hope you find what you're looking for" then he ran out the house and into the air. Krillen watched him go. 18. He had spent a while looking for her but eventually given up, she didn't want to be found but Gohan had seen her. Part of him wanted to go, at night he still dreamed about that kiss even though he held Marron in his arms. The other part didn't he was beginning to build a life for himself and although Marron wasn't 18, she liked him maybe even loved him and that's what he needed.

"Lets go" Marron said putting her coat on and pulling him alone, he sighed and grabbed the emergency capsule holder he had and clicked the button throwing it on the grass outside, a car appeared and they climbed in, Krillen having finally learnt how to drive. They drove for half an hour finally reaching the place and after struggling for parking they finally were walking towards the boutique, Marron knowing exactly where it was. They walked hand in hand together and finally reached the shop. Krillen tried to hesitate but Marron was determined and dragged him in. It was crowded but Marron seemed to have no problem, she walked alone grabbing everything in sight "This is nice... and this... oh and I had to try this on...." it carried on for a while, Krillen watching her with an amused look, whatever happened she was good at shopping and finding bargains

"Can I help you Ma'am?" Krillen froze his face losing the amused smile, there was no way he could ever mistake that voice, he turned round and found himself facing 18 for the first time in 8 month.

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