While you were sleeping

A/N: long chapter

Chapter Six: Christmas Party and introducing Trunks.

Ryannacrunched down on a milk covered oreo loking at the business card. Capsule corporations had originally started in japan but grew into the U.S. She had no idea that the entire briefs home now lived here in Chicago. Man talk about coincidences. Twisting the card in her hand she looked at the time. It was alil after seven o clock and the invite was for eight. as minx pranced over and climbed up on teh table Ryanna gave her an inquisitive look. "Well? What should i do Minx?" Minx meowed and merely drank from ryanna's glass of milk.

Ryanna finally caved in and decided to go to the Christmas celebration the Briefs were holding. Getting out of the taxi she paid the driver and took a good look at the huge capsule building. It was decorated beautifully with lights and accessories. She felt like a kid again ogling the lights. The smile dropped and Ryanna shook her head. 'What am I doing?'

"Ryanna, hey you came." Ryanna jumped startled at the voice.

"Oh hi Goku." Goku smiled his usual happy go lucky smile taking a bite of his half-eaten sandwich.

"You wanna keep me company for awhile while I finish my sandwich" Ryanna nodded numbly. He had spoken with too much fod in his mouth but for some reason she caught what he said. They sat down on the steps and Goku offered Ryanna a bit but she declined. "Do you know I'm Goten's Godfather?"

"No, I thought you had to be catholic for that."

"Vegeta made some arrangements. Donated money to the church as a favor."

"You two are good friends huh?"

"The best, well considering what we've been through the years. He and Bulma had always been there for me. My only son Gohan is in Japan with his wife and daughter(not pan), and my wife died about two years ago. Ihad already known Bulma so whenever I felt lonely I stayed with them. They took me in as part of their family and we've been close ever since." Ryanna smiled.

"That's great, it's really important to have family this time of the year." Goku shifted in his cold seat.

"Do you live with your parents?"

"Oh no, you see my mom died giving birth to me, and a couple of years ago my dad got sick. We moved from Milwaukee, to Chicago so he could go to Research Hospital." Goku winced at the name.

"Research, Bulma always told me that was a medical term for very expensive."Ryanna sighed at the memory before nodding.

"Yeah and my dad being as stubborn as he was, said he had had enough research then... he passed away." Goku smiled sadly.

"I bet he would have been proud of what a beautiful woman you have become." Ryanna smiled and shook her head. Goku placed a hand on her shoulder. He was about to question her about the Hospital when teh sliding glass door opened and Bulma stepped out.

"Ryanna, you came?" Ryanna turned to where Bulma stood at the door way. She ws dressed in a red holiday uotfit her long hair let loose in curls making he rlook younga nd vibrant. "Oh hi Goku, oh wow this is great. Come on in, Bunny has made he eggnog." Goku leaned in Ryanna's ear.

"Word to the wise, drink soda." Ryanna chuckled, having heard that from goku who would eat and drink almost anything it must have been pretty bad egg nog.

"Hey Vegeta, Bra everyone look Ryanna came." Bra came to the doorway and hugged Ryanna.

"Hiya Bra." Everyone made it in, and sat down. It was amazing at how big the capsule placed looked from teh inside. The Living room shocked her the most. A ten foot tree was up in teh far back corner of the room decorated beautifully by the family Ryanna guessed seeingall the home made decorations. The fireplace glowed as the fire roared with chestnuts being roasted by Bunny. Bra pulled her over to the large sofa where a few scrap books laid. Ryanna was shown baby pictures, old newspaper clippings, and lots of other things pf her "Fiancee." She had to amdit Goten was really adorable as a kid.

"Eggnog everyone, Ma where are you? I'm serving your eggnog." Bulma walked in with a tray of cups and a egg nog pitcher.

"I'm getting my camera. Now common everybody get close to the tree." As everyone aligned by the tree Ryanna stayed put on teh sofa. "Ryanna common get in the picture with the rest of them." Bunny ushered but ryanna held up her hands.

"I, I don't know," but they wouldn't take no for an answer. Bra pulled her up and set her in the middle as Bunny took the picture.

"Oh ma, take it again I blinked." Bulma laughed and Goku rubbed the back of his head. "You're lucky I'm blind." Everyone had a good laugh and sat down for presents. Ryanna watched happily and began to sip at her eggnog, wishing she had taken Goku's advice. Bra walked by witha large box in her hand and grinned.

"To Ryanna from Santa." Ryanna took the package with a soft smile and admired the wrapping before openng it. Inside was a beautifully made scarf and with a pendent that said "welcome to the family." She looked around the room seeing the family laughing and enjoying themselves. She held back the tears as she had finally felt at peace again... Could she really be a part of this family?

Later tht night Ryanna slept soundly on the couch. The door opened and Trunks, Goten's younger brother walked in the door. "Trunks, hey buddy ."

"Hey Bra!" He began to tickle her but Bra shushed him.

"Don't wake up Ryanna." Trunks cocked an eyebrow and unhooked his tie looking at the sleeping figure on the large sofa.

"Ryanna who's Ryanna?" Ryanna's eyes flutered open and she listened to their conversation.

"Ryanna is Goten's fiancee."

"No that's not Goten's fiancee." Bra cocked an eyebrow.

"You mean you've never met her."

"No." Ryanna gulped and shifted in her covers.

"Well she's great, you're gonna love her."

"I'm sure I will. Well squirt, I'm gonna get to bed."

"You better not eat my cereal in the morning."

"Why? Is it your special cereal?"

"Last time you took the toy surprise." The two ended the argument there and finally went to bed.

Ryanna woke up the next morning early. She gathered her things making sure she didn't leave anything behind and was about to walk out the door. "Good morning." Ryanna gasped turning around.

"Oh, oh my god you scared me." Trunks smirked. Ryanna noticed his diamond blue eyes were shining with gentleness and mischief. He had short lavender cut right above his ears. He also attained a well built body, from what she could see through his tight muscle shirt and black trousers. "Um, good- morning Trunks." Trunks slid up fromhis palce on teh stairs and walked over casually.

"I don't remember meeting you."

"That's probably because we've never met. But I've heard a lot of you from Bulma and Bra." Trunks chuckled a bit. Ryanna smiled and rubbed her cheeks hoping she wasn't blushing. There was an akward silence between the two but was broken when they heard a car horn. "ooh cab, I got to go I'm really late for work." She was about to turn to leave until Trunks stopped her.

"Hey, um Ryanna." Ryanna sighed and turned back around.

"What is it because I'm gonna be-"

"Welcome to the family."

"Oh, thanks. Sorry I snapped." Ryanna blushed a bit. "Well it's nice meeting you. Bye." Ryanna closed the door. Trunks watched her leave with an unreadable expression on his face. 'Welcome to the family.' He sighed and went upstairs to his room.

Sorry this took so long. Been busy with this and that, plus I had to deal with the time of the month and... you really didn't need to know that so, uh, eh, review please.