All By Myself
By Silvertress and Danni
Disclaimer: Neither I or Danni own Dragonball Z.
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"In celebrity news Videl Satan the daughter of Hercule Satan the World Champion fighter has broken up with Gohan Son the president of G.S.Z. records. One of the most successful labels on the market today, it is said that Videl had been seeing Sharpener the famous football player. Miss. Satan responded with no comment. Sources say that Mr. Son missed a conference this morning even if he was seen in G.S.Z records this morning. He was no where to be found later in the morning and his office looked 'blown apart' quote end quote. The conference was canceled by his known friend Trunks Briefs the eldest son of Bulma Briefs. One of the richest women in the world, stay tuned as this story develops." A blonde female announcer spoke from the screen looking up now and then from her notes.
"You think there would be more important news." Goten huffed holding up the remote and pressing the off button so hard it broke.
"Chill man, you were watching E news which is news on entertainment they're not real big on the deep stories." Trunks said sitting next to the demi-Saiya-jin. He learned long ago that when Goten's twin Gohan came into the mix it was ground you had to walk safely upon. Gathering the nerve Trunks asked a question of Goten that he had wanted to know for a long time. "Do you really hate him that much?" Trunks asked his voice steady but softer then normal.
Trunks held his breath as Goten's ebony eyes flickered a teal and went into a cold stare.
"The thing is yes. I know it sounds horrible and I hate myself for it but I hate the bastard." Goten said turning his head. Trunks noticed the Hybrid had tears rolling down his cheeks. Trunks was about to say something but was interrupted when Goten started to speak again. Feeling this chance would never arise again he let the boy talk.
"In the beginning it wasn't like this. You know what I mean hell we're half Saiya-jin I know you have memories of when you were what two. I remember what it was before Raditz I know you do to. We were practically brought up in the first years. It was you, me and Gohan. He was my twin and brother that was enough for my love. How innocent we all were." Goten gave a short chuckle and looked back to his friend whipping away the moisture from his face. The Hybrid didn't care Trunks had seen him when he was in worse shape then even this.
"Then Raditz came. Is that when it changed," Trunks sensing that if he didn't say anything Goten wouldn't continue.
The Half blood nodded, "that's when it started. You know Gohan always was stronger. He had that hidden power I curse and praise him for that. Father always admired that ki that he could sense in him. But it's also what made Raditz kidnap him not me." Goten now had a passive look as if he was trying to find the right emotion to feel.
"Raditz I remember him. He actually to my regret came for my Father originally." Goten nodded. "Vegita the Prince of all Saiya-jins found out that it was Freiza who blew up his home planet. Following in his footsteps he tried a rebellion against the tyrant but of course it was thwarted. The difference between him and my Grandfather is that he got away. He arrived here I think about two years before you guys were born. He was injured near death I think and my Mother found him and nursed him back to health. Then somehow she made him fall in love with him and he did the same to her so he allied himself with Goku for her. Once he tried to execute the 'traitor' for not completing his mission but my Mother stopped him."
"Raditz couldn't find your Father so he thought as retribution he could take my Dad or me or Gohan for forgiveness. He took me but then when Piccolo and my Dad went to go find him somehow Gohan followed I think maybe on the Nimbus. But when the two were out he head butted him and showed that hidden power. So he took Gohan and not me."
"Did you ever wish that you were taken?" Trunks said amazingly slowly for saying it in one breath.
"What the hell do you mean by that? I might've been jealous that Dad was always talking or thinking about him. I think both my parents thought about him so much they forgot that they had a son right before their very eyes at times. But no I've heard his screams from nightmares. I don't even want to know what he went through." Goten looked straight at Trunks who was now looking at the coffee table. "Would you look at me different if I told you truthfully I wish that he never came back? That he had never come back even when it gave our Father the opportunity to kill Freiza."
"What do you think his opinion of you is?" At this Goten was breathless Trunks could tell that the breath in the other demi-Saiya-jin was caught in his throat his face contorting.
"No one has ever asked me a question like that. You know that I always had my Father's face and supposedly his eyes. I don't remember what Gohan's eyes used to look like. I know when he came back even now they are hollow. Like something is missing. People always say that when they look in my eyes they see Father. I wonder what they see when they look in his eyes? He had all the smarts and fighting ability. I had one thing that he could never achieve I was just like Goku Son. When he came back at first I watched him as he tried on the gi that was so similar to Father's, practicing that goofy grin in the mirror. He never got it right Freiza definitely stole something important to him; his innocence if he ever had it."
"You never answered my question." Trunks said inertly looking off into nowhere.
"You're right…. You always have known me better then anyone. Seriously I think he despises me. I hate him he knows it you know I told him this once I think it was 2 years ago."
Flash Back:
Goten just entered the new coffee house that had opened a few miles away from his campus. It was a Spring day warm but still chilly enough as to need a windbreaker. It was the one his twin Gohan had sent for their birthday. Yes he hated the man but still it was a perfectly good windbreaker and he had student loans to pay and didn't have a big budget. So a gift was a gift you use it. He still remembered the card 'love your brother' the demi had to wonder how the hell did Gohan have the nerve.
He hadn't seen his brother since his Mother's funeral where he swore a storm accusing him of murder and how he despised him. Gohan had been the bane of his existence for quite sometime. Of course he tried to visit his brother at the Briefs after but Goten always managed to avoid him. Soon the visits became few and the time between each longer until he just stopped trying. But the one thing he could count on no matter what was a birthday present with a card that always said 'love your brother'. He had to wonder if it was only a formality or real love. How could you love some one that did not return the sentiment. The latter reason was impossible he though. The concept of his twin was evil he let both their parents die there was no way he could possibly have emotion.
As he entered the shop the bells on the door rung behind him as the door shut. Feeling the heat he took off the coat and got coffee. Goten had come here just for coffee he didn't expect what would happen next.
He heard the bells ring again and didn't bother looking up from his coffee and newspaper to see who it was. Subconsciously he knew that the ki was familiar his heightened hearing could've easily told him that the person was walking towards him. He should have been paying attention he could of run hid or done something. But he felt a tap on his knee. Curious and half pissed because he didn't like being touched by potential strangers. There's something wrong with that. It would have been better if the person was a stranger.
There stood a man his age with eyes ebony there was no light they were just black. His hair was short and spiked like his and defied the laws of gravity the way they stood. You could tell he was successful with the Italian leather shoes and black jacket. Under he wore normal khakis with a navy shirt of some sort. Goten looked the man over he remembered the cold stare he gave the man.
"You!" He hissed.
"Goten long time no see." The man said cheerfully. Anger was rising like heat in the pit of his stomach. How dare he address him this way. All the suffering in his entire life could be linked to this man. Who knows if he was just a scapegoat or the cause. The anger was rising anyway. Damn being a Saiya-jin at times was a pain in the ass.
"What are you doing here?" Gohan asked trying slowly to breath regularly and get his emotions under control.
"The same as you getting coffee." The man said casually.
"You just happen to wander into the coffee house I'm in?" Goten asked sardonically Gohan just nodded. "We haven't seen each other in about 9 years. On purpose I went to a different High School and avoided you each time you tried to visit. Just because we have happened to supposedly bump into each other doesn't mean I want to see you again. Please get your coffee and leave me alone." Gohan at this looked at his twin the emotionless eyes actually reflecting something of remorse or emotion of that genre.
"If that is what you want." He said coolly. The poor man was already used to going with people's will and beings rejecting him. He learned it the hard way with Freiza and most of his Father's friends. He already had his own Mother reject him. "You know it wasn't my fault that she died. It was me or her she tried me which was torture she chose herself. I hope you knew that." Gohan said quietly turning.
"Like I'll ever believe you! You took both of them away from me. You have the damn power why didn't you use it. If he were still alive she would be. It doesn't matter. I hate you. I hope you realize that. It'll be best if you think the same of me." Goten said coldly.
The only response was him walking coldly away both of them ignoring the audience of the other customers.
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"You're forgetting one thing." Trunks said after hearing the tale.
"What might that be?"
"He doesn't. He also doesn't believe you. He saw the jacket." Trunks said shortly.
"How would you know?" Goten asked cocking a brow. "You don't talk to him."
"Yes I do. You see I'm in some form what Trunks is to you." Gotens eyes were so wide one would wonder if they were ready to combust.
"Trunks? Wait. I sense it now. You're not him are you? You're Mirai right?" Goten accused.
"Right on the money. I'm surprised it worked, usually Saiya-jins can tell when their…." He started to trail off.
"Why would he? You? Do this? And about Gohan?" The Hybrid was just about yelling at this point.
"Gohan the subject that makes the humorous good hearted young man into a satirical prick." Trunks said. "Goten I'm sorry for all this but I had to have you get all your emotions for Gohan out on the table. You see he's in trouble. With everything that has happened we think he's in some kind of meditation."
"To do what? Does the "hero" have to save the world?"
"Don't you dare keep going off on him like that. He deserves better even if you don't think so. Please don't demean him until this is over. The guy is deciding if he wants to live or die. I asked Vegita he said it's a semi popular ritual. He needs you man."
"He might die? He doesn't hate me? How do you know if I go that I just won't help him to decide to die?"
"Because from what this Trunks says you are a good person. Even I can tell that you have some warm emotions for him. Even if they are buried underneath all that cynicism. It's been a long time. Just come see him. I'm going now. Trunks will be back soon. Discuss it more if you want. Make your decision with some hast because I don't know how much longer he's going to be around." Mirai said seriously. With a sigh a flabbergasted Goten just let Mirai walk out of the room.
Some time went by in silence until the door opened with a slight creek. "So now you know." His Trunks said lowly. "I can't believe he actually pulled it off. Actually I'm kind of pissed you didn't recognize me. Still have you made your decision?" Trunks asked. Goten just sat there in silence for a few ill at ease moments and then nodded.
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"I'll get it." Marron said as she got up from sitting near Mirai. The old man had been quiet they really weren't sure what he was trying or hoping to do. Mirai's eyes shifted from the old man to the tossing Gohan. He seemed familiar but didn't know how.
His thoughts were interrupted when he heard Marron's voice say gleefully "You're here!" Then Mirai smiled as Trunks entered the room Goten closely behind him.
Suddenly there was the door again. Who could that be. When the door was opened to the new arrivals there was the noise of shock echoing through the room except for the old man who had a grin on his face.
Author's Note: That's it. Now please go click on the review button and leave your opinion. Thanks for reading. Hmmm. I wonder who the new arrivals are…. Guess you'll have to wait for Danni's chapter to find out. Please stay tuned for the next chapter.
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