Saiyin-jin Lust
Disclaimer: I Do Not Own Dragon Ball Z/GT. I do not do this for profit of any kind. I do this for the amusement of my self and the people who decide to read this
Chapter 8 - Where Have You Been?
Mr. PoPo was on his fifth martini of the day when Dende reappeared. To drunk to really do anything he just sat there as what he saw as a distorted green mass make its way to him. Mr. PoPo promptly fainted as the blob spoke to him. Dende sighed as he seen the little genie fall to the ground "Mr. PoPo we are going to have a talk as soon as I get back. Just sit tight." Dende vanished once again
~In Other World~
It was a slow day at the check-in station. Emma-O just sighed wishing that more people died so he would have something to do. Dende appeared before the giant. Emma jumped up thinking that it was a soul to be judged. He looked down and saw the god standing before him and fell back into his chair. "What do you want Dende, don't you see we are busy" Emma said waving his hand to the ogres who where just sitting around playing cards. Dende sweat dropped "Yes I see, but I came here on business if that's all right with you?" "I guess. What is it you need? And make it quick, I'm sure I have better things to do." Emma-O said in an annoyed tone. "I would like you to bring Son Goten here. He has been granted a new life and I am here to make sure he gets back ok" Dende said nervously. Emma looked angry at this point "Dende do you know how much paper work is involved every time you use the dragon balls. I will be at it for hours." "Don't worry Emma-O; by the way things look around here I thought you would be happy to have something to do. Oh, and I need one more thing done as well. I also need Piccolo brought to me. It is very important." "Piccolo is in hell and unless you brought him back too, he can't come here." Emma-O pointed out. Dende sighed "I didn't bring Piccolo back, because it is his wish to stay dead. I just need him to come with me for a day or two. I am calling in a favor now. You know that I would only ask if it were important, and it will give you even more to do." Emma-O saw his point it had been a boring day to say the least and he desperately wanted something to do. With the way things looked on earth there wasn't going to be anything done by him for a couple of days. "OK, I will send for them both, just don't ask for any more favors this century. GOT IT?" Emma yelled. Dende nodded.
"You two go and get Goten and Piccolo while I start the paper work." The ogres nodded and ran thrilled at the prospect of having something to do, "I will give Piccolo a week pass. He deserves a vacation for all the hard work he has put in down there. Just don't tell him I said so. He still thinks I am pissed at him for causing all that havoc in heaven." Emma winked at Dende who just laughed it off. They waited for the others to arrive while talking about people and things that have happened in other world. Dende learned that Goten had started training with King Kaiou and was a big help with a little trouble that happened with Dr. Gero and the now dead read ribbon army. At that moment Goten was lead into the office. They still had to wait for Piccolo so Dende excused him self so that he could talk with Goten in private.
"Hey Goten, how have you been?" Dende asked. "About as good as anybody who was killed for loving his son and mate" Goten said with venom in his voice. He was one not to forget why he was dead and he wanted nothing more than to correct that mistake. "Goten there is something you need to know. It wasn't all Gohan's fault. I had something to do with it, but I didn't mean for you to die in the process." Dende looked to the ground waiting for death to take him. Goten was confused "What do you mean you had something to do with it? How could you?" "Remember when you were 15 and you decided it was a good thing to dye me blue? Well when I found out what happened with you and Pan; I thought it would be a good idea to get you back. That is how Gohan found out, but all I wanted him to do was make you sweat a little bit and maybe beat you up. I didn't expect him to kill you." Dende looked up and saw a look of anger flash on Goten's face. As soon as it appeared it then vanished "It's alright. Even if we told him ourselves I think the out come would have been the same. I won't kill you this time, but try to think before you start to play with our lives like that." Goten said while putting a hand on Dende's shoulder. "Listen I won't hold it against you, because you wished me back and now I have the chance to talk to Gohan about all of this. I won't mention your name if you tell me what took you so long to wish me back." Goten laughed. "Well Shenlong couldn't revive you so I had to go to Namek to do it. I had to wait because they used the dragon balls the month before I arrived. So I had to wait the 2 months for them to recharge. That is what took so long. As soon as Piccolo gets here we will leave." "Piccolo is coming? Why and how did you manage that? I thought he wanted to stay dead." Goten was confused again. "I thought I would need protection once Pan and Gohan found out. You should know that Gohan understands what happened now so you don't have to worry about dying again. Mr. PoPo has been telling me what's been going on while I was away, so there shouldn't be any hostility when you get back." Dende laughed. Piccolo joined the two minutes later. "Dende, why have you sent for me? Is the earth in danger again?" Piccolo asked. "Not exactly Piccolo. It's more like I am in danger. I will explain when we get home." "Great I want to get home and see my son. Let's go." Piccolo raised a non existent eye brow. "I will explain that too. That is the reason I need you with me" Dende said. "OK, kid let's go, but it better be good" Piccolo responded. "OK every one hold on" Dende said. Goten placed hand on Piccolo and they were gone.
~Back on the Look Out~
"No more martinis for me. Not after that dream" Mr. PoPo said with his head hanging off the look out. He felt a hand on his back patting it gently "Are you OK old friend?" Mr. PoPo looked up and almost fell off the edge at the sight of Piccolo. "Piccolo, what are you doing here?" "Long story PoPo I will explain later" Dende said coming from behind Piccolo with Goten. "Where have you been Dende? Do you know what it is like to be kami with out being trained to be one.?" Mr. PoPo would have continued but was stopped by the sight of Goten. "Oh I understand now, but why did it take so long? Don't the Namek elders keep the dragon balls on hand just in case?" Mr. PoPo asked. "That is another long story I will explain tonight. Right now we have to get going. Can we use your magic carpet? I want to surprise everybody when we get there." Dende responded. "Do you know where they are? It would make our job a lot easier if you know what I mean" Goten asked. "Of course they at a birthday party at your parent's house" Mr. PoPo stated. Goten looked confused "It isn't any of there birthdays. Who's is it?" "I believe it is for the baby. I was invited but thought that it wouldn't be a good idea, since I was busy with Dende's job" Mr. PoPo said while looking at Dende. Dende looked nervous "OK let's get there before it is over." With that they left. Goten just jumped off saying it was to crowded on the carpet. As he fell he cried for Kinto'un which came and caught him with ease. They went to the party as fast as they could get there. Dende explained every thing that had happened on the way. Mr. PoPo was still not pleased, because Dende could have just gone back as soon as the two months were up. Piccolo was just speechless from all of the events.
~At the Party~
Every one was enjoying them selves as best they could. Pan kept bringing them down with her mood. Gohan and Videl did everything they could to cheer her up, but all they got was a smile every once and a while. Every one was eating there cake and ice cream, except for Gotenks who found it hilarious watching his grandmother wipe it off of her self. Pan hung out under a tree not to far off as she watched the sight. "He would have loved to see this. He would also be the one with cake all over him if he were here. I wonder what Goten is doing right now?" Pan mused to her self. Just then Goku announced that it was time for presents. She did not want to leave her spot, but thought she had to be there for Gotenks to help him open presents. She got up and walked over to the table and picked up Gotenks and sat him on her lap.
The presents were your typical presents for a one year old. A bunch of stuffed animals from those with kids, Krillin and 18 had given Gotenks a new set of clothes along with a training gi that looked like Goten's. Master Roshi of course got him a bunch of magazines. After being slapped by Chi-Chi, Bulma and Videl, Roshi just laid on the ground. Trunks and Marron had gotten him bunch of toy cars and dinosaurs. Chi-Chi of course had gotten him books that only a high school student would use. Hercule gave Gotenks his championship belt. Goku gave him the complaint staff. Gohan and Videl gave him a new version of Kinto'un supplied by Korin. That was all the gifts that were on the table. Pan had given Gotenks his present earlier. It was a picture of Goten along with her pendant. "Thanks guys I'm sure he will make great use of all of these" Pan said getting ready to end the party. She just wanted the day to end, that way she can get back to mourning.
As she was putting Gotenks back into his high chair to clean up all the wrapping paper. "What about my present?" she heard. Pan turned around and froze on the spot. She was like the rest of them frozen stiff and afraid he would disappear if she moved. "I didn't have time to wrap it. I hope you don't mind?" Goten spoke up. Pan came out of her trance only after pinching her self to make sure she wasn't dreaming. She ran up to Goten and started poking him in the stomach to make sure he was real. After receiving a laugh from him she jumped up and put her arms around his neck and kissed him full on the lips. Goten pulled her back thinking of what Gohan would do. It took quite a bit of effort since Pan didn't want to let go. After this feet was accomplished he looked at his family and friends they were just coming out of there haze and all ran up to hug him. Goten noticed his brother hanging back looking like he wanted to disappear. Goten started to walk towards him. Every one knew what was coming and decided to give him some space.
"Hey, O-niichan how's it going?" Goten asked when he reached his brother. Gohan looked up and saw a smile on his brother's face. "Listen Goten I know you are angry with me. I should have listened. I guess you don't want anything to do with me?" Gohan looked back at the ground. "Gohan listen, I understand why you did it. If I were in your situation I think I would do the same. I know you did it out of rage for Pan. I just wanted you to know that." Goten put a hand on his shoulder to show that it was alright.
"Goten listen. I am not 100% OK with my brother and daughter in a relationship, but there is nothing I can do about it. The bond made sure of that, I just wanted to put you on point. If you hurt her or Gotenks in any way I will kill you again and there is nothing that will bring you back. Got it?" Gohan warned. "No problem, I don't want to die again twice is enough. The next time I want to die of natural causes in my old age." Goten smiled. "How did you come back any way? Tousan said you couldn't be revived by Shenlong." Gohan asked. "I will let Dende explain that one, just promise me you won't let Pan kill him. Right now though let's get this party going again. I still have my present to give." With that they walked back over to the group and the party started again.
Goten played with his son for the first time in the open and he thought it was the greatest thing in the world. Gotenks was having a blast while his father threw him up into the air and caught him. Pan was now in the best mood she had been in since Goten died and stayed close as possible to the both of them. Goten had told them stories of how he met everyone in heaven and told Goku that Pikkon was looking forward to another match. Goten also had a private conversation with Gohan for quite a while, but wouldn't tell anybody. They all just shrugged it off and went about their business.
The party soon ended and everyone but The Sons, Piccolo and Dende left. It was time for Dende to tell Pan about his involvement in Goten's death. He was right. Dende need protection from Pan, because she was ready to kill him as soon as he finished his story. Piccolo needed help from Gohan to hold Pan off. She eventually let it go since Dende was also responsible for bringing Goten back and she was forever grateful to him and let him live this time. Dende was just about to leave when Goten pulled him off to the side to talk. They talked for a few minutes in hushed voices. Then they pulled apart and shook hands. Dende left after that. Piccolo had decided to stay with Gohan and Videl for the week. He missed his student and wanted to spend time with his closest friend.
"OK guys I think it is time that we get going. Gotenks has been up way passed his bed time and it will be hard to get up with him in the morning." Pan said. "Yeah we should head out now. I have some things to take care of before the end of the week and will need all the energy to do it. We will see you guys later" Goten said as they waved goodbye. They were soon out of sight and Gohan, Videl and Piccolo walked back into the house.
"So what was it that you and Goten talked about for so long?" Videl asked her husband. "We talked about my position on their relationship and what is going to happen with the future and what not. Which reminds me, we need to go to the lookout Friday with your father." Gohan replied. "Why would we need to go to the look out with my father? What is going on?' Videl asked. "It's a surprise that's all I can say. Don't worry about it." Gohan said as he walked towards the bedroom to get some sleep. Videl looked at Piccolo with the same question in her eyes. Piccolo just shrugged not knowing what was going on.
~Goten and Pan~
The trip home was a quiet one. Pan leaned on Goten's shoulder and was ready to fall asleep. This day was to taxing on her senses; all she wanted to do is sleep. She was soon jolted awake as the car landed. Goten took his son out of the seat carefully. He was asleep as soon as the car took off and Goten didn't want to wake him. They walked up to the apartment and soon found them selves in the bedroom putting Gotenks to bed. "So what was your present for Gotenks?" Pan asked. Goten snapped his finger remembering that he hadn't given it to him. He reached inside his pocket and pulled out the four star dragon ball. "I was going to put this over here when I got the chance" Goten said as he placed it on a cradle at the foot of the bed. Pan began to cry as Goten did this. He turned to see her cry but he noticed that they were not tears of sadness as evident by the smile on her face. "Why are you crying?" Goten asked as he began to hug her. "No reason, I am just so happy that you are back and with me. I don't know how much longer I could go on with out you here." Pan sobbed. Goten began to stroke her hair "Don't worry I won't leave you again. I worked it out with your father and he is all right." "Is that what you talked with him about today?" "Yeah and other things" Goten said. "Are you saying there is more?" Pan questioned as she pulled away. "Yeah, but I don't want to get into it right now. By the way what are you doing Friday? We all were going to the look out to see Piccolo off and spend time with Dende for a little while." Goten asked. "I'm not doing anything. Trunks told me to take some time off for the next week or two. I would love to come and see Piccolo off with you." Pan said looking into his eyes. "Good now that is settled lets get to bed." They had gotten dressed for bed and lay there for a few minutes just enjoying holding each other. Goten spoke up having just remembered something "You need to wear a dress for this it is going to be kind of a formal party, so we should dress up for it." "Why would we need to dress up? It's just Piccolo going back to the other world. It's not like he would care." "There is also going to be a surprise for everyone. Like I said it is formal so we need to dress up."
Soon after they both drifted off to sleep. Pan was thinking of what was to come for them in the future and what the surprise was. That didn't matter to her right now, because the man she loved was with her again holding her in his sleep. All felt right with the world at that moment. She would be dreaming good tonight that was for sure..
There you go. I still have the Epilogue to write and it will be up after this. I have a request to the readers. Could you put in your review how you came across this story and why you kept reading. It isn't that important, I would just like to know that's all
Ja-ne
Disclaimer: I Do Not Own Dragon Ball Z/GT. I do not do this for profit of any kind. I do this for the amusement of my self and the people who decide to read this
Chapter 8 - Where Have You Been?
Mr. PoPo was on his fifth martini of the day when Dende reappeared. To drunk to really do anything he just sat there as what he saw as a distorted green mass make its way to him. Mr. PoPo promptly fainted as the blob spoke to him. Dende sighed as he seen the little genie fall to the ground "Mr. PoPo we are going to have a talk as soon as I get back. Just sit tight." Dende vanished once again
~In Other World~
It was a slow day at the check-in station. Emma-O just sighed wishing that more people died so he would have something to do. Dende appeared before the giant. Emma jumped up thinking that it was a soul to be judged. He looked down and saw the god standing before him and fell back into his chair. "What do you want Dende, don't you see we are busy" Emma said waving his hand to the ogres who where just sitting around playing cards. Dende sweat dropped "Yes I see, but I came here on business if that's all right with you?" "I guess. What is it you need? And make it quick, I'm sure I have better things to do." Emma-O said in an annoyed tone. "I would like you to bring Son Goten here. He has been granted a new life and I am here to make sure he gets back ok" Dende said nervously. Emma looked angry at this point "Dende do you know how much paper work is involved every time you use the dragon balls. I will be at it for hours." "Don't worry Emma-O; by the way things look around here I thought you would be happy to have something to do. Oh, and I need one more thing done as well. I also need Piccolo brought to me. It is very important." "Piccolo is in hell and unless you brought him back too, he can't come here." Emma-O pointed out. Dende sighed "I didn't bring Piccolo back, because it is his wish to stay dead. I just need him to come with me for a day or two. I am calling in a favor now. You know that I would only ask if it were important, and it will give you even more to do." Emma-O saw his point it had been a boring day to say the least and he desperately wanted something to do. With the way things looked on earth there wasn't going to be anything done by him for a couple of days. "OK, I will send for them both, just don't ask for any more favors this century. GOT IT?" Emma yelled. Dende nodded.
"You two go and get Goten and Piccolo while I start the paper work." The ogres nodded and ran thrilled at the prospect of having something to do, "I will give Piccolo a week pass. He deserves a vacation for all the hard work he has put in down there. Just don't tell him I said so. He still thinks I am pissed at him for causing all that havoc in heaven." Emma winked at Dende who just laughed it off. They waited for the others to arrive while talking about people and things that have happened in other world. Dende learned that Goten had started training with King Kaiou and was a big help with a little trouble that happened with Dr. Gero and the now dead read ribbon army. At that moment Goten was lead into the office. They still had to wait for Piccolo so Dende excused him self so that he could talk with Goten in private.
"Hey Goten, how have you been?" Dende asked. "About as good as anybody who was killed for loving his son and mate" Goten said with venom in his voice. He was one not to forget why he was dead and he wanted nothing more than to correct that mistake. "Goten there is something you need to know. It wasn't all Gohan's fault. I had something to do with it, but I didn't mean for you to die in the process." Dende looked to the ground waiting for death to take him. Goten was confused "What do you mean you had something to do with it? How could you?" "Remember when you were 15 and you decided it was a good thing to dye me blue? Well when I found out what happened with you and Pan; I thought it would be a good idea to get you back. That is how Gohan found out, but all I wanted him to do was make you sweat a little bit and maybe beat you up. I didn't expect him to kill you." Dende looked up and saw a look of anger flash on Goten's face. As soon as it appeared it then vanished "It's alright. Even if we told him ourselves I think the out come would have been the same. I won't kill you this time, but try to think before you start to play with our lives like that." Goten said while putting a hand on Dende's shoulder. "Listen I won't hold it against you, because you wished me back and now I have the chance to talk to Gohan about all of this. I won't mention your name if you tell me what took you so long to wish me back." Goten laughed. "Well Shenlong couldn't revive you so I had to go to Namek to do it. I had to wait because they used the dragon balls the month before I arrived. So I had to wait the 2 months for them to recharge. That is what took so long. As soon as Piccolo gets here we will leave." "Piccolo is coming? Why and how did you manage that? I thought he wanted to stay dead." Goten was confused again. "I thought I would need protection once Pan and Gohan found out. You should know that Gohan understands what happened now so you don't have to worry about dying again. Mr. PoPo has been telling me what's been going on while I was away, so there shouldn't be any hostility when you get back." Dende laughed. Piccolo joined the two minutes later. "Dende, why have you sent for me? Is the earth in danger again?" Piccolo asked. "Not exactly Piccolo. It's more like I am in danger. I will explain when we get home." "Great I want to get home and see my son. Let's go." Piccolo raised a non existent eye brow. "I will explain that too. That is the reason I need you with me" Dende said. "OK, kid let's go, but it better be good" Piccolo responded. "OK every one hold on" Dende said. Goten placed hand on Piccolo and they were gone.
~Back on the Look Out~
"No more martinis for me. Not after that dream" Mr. PoPo said with his head hanging off the look out. He felt a hand on his back patting it gently "Are you OK old friend?" Mr. PoPo looked up and almost fell off the edge at the sight of Piccolo. "Piccolo, what are you doing here?" "Long story PoPo I will explain later" Dende said coming from behind Piccolo with Goten. "Where have you been Dende? Do you know what it is like to be kami with out being trained to be one.?" Mr. PoPo would have continued but was stopped by the sight of Goten. "Oh I understand now, but why did it take so long? Don't the Namek elders keep the dragon balls on hand just in case?" Mr. PoPo asked. "That is another long story I will explain tonight. Right now we have to get going. Can we use your magic carpet? I want to surprise everybody when we get there." Dende responded. "Do you know where they are? It would make our job a lot easier if you know what I mean" Goten asked. "Of course they at a birthday party at your parent's house" Mr. PoPo stated. Goten looked confused "It isn't any of there birthdays. Who's is it?" "I believe it is for the baby. I was invited but thought that it wouldn't be a good idea, since I was busy with Dende's job" Mr. PoPo said while looking at Dende. Dende looked nervous "OK let's get there before it is over." With that they left. Goten just jumped off saying it was to crowded on the carpet. As he fell he cried for Kinto'un which came and caught him with ease. They went to the party as fast as they could get there. Dende explained every thing that had happened on the way. Mr. PoPo was still not pleased, because Dende could have just gone back as soon as the two months were up. Piccolo was just speechless from all of the events.
~At the Party~
Every one was enjoying them selves as best they could. Pan kept bringing them down with her mood. Gohan and Videl did everything they could to cheer her up, but all they got was a smile every once and a while. Every one was eating there cake and ice cream, except for Gotenks who found it hilarious watching his grandmother wipe it off of her self. Pan hung out under a tree not to far off as she watched the sight. "He would have loved to see this. He would also be the one with cake all over him if he were here. I wonder what Goten is doing right now?" Pan mused to her self. Just then Goku announced that it was time for presents. She did not want to leave her spot, but thought she had to be there for Gotenks to help him open presents. She got up and walked over to the table and picked up Gotenks and sat him on her lap.
The presents were your typical presents for a one year old. A bunch of stuffed animals from those with kids, Krillin and 18 had given Gotenks a new set of clothes along with a training gi that looked like Goten's. Master Roshi of course got him a bunch of magazines. After being slapped by Chi-Chi, Bulma and Videl, Roshi just laid on the ground. Trunks and Marron had gotten him bunch of toy cars and dinosaurs. Chi-Chi of course had gotten him books that only a high school student would use. Hercule gave Gotenks his championship belt. Goku gave him the complaint staff. Gohan and Videl gave him a new version of Kinto'un supplied by Korin. That was all the gifts that were on the table. Pan had given Gotenks his present earlier. It was a picture of Goten along with her pendant. "Thanks guys I'm sure he will make great use of all of these" Pan said getting ready to end the party. She just wanted the day to end, that way she can get back to mourning.
As she was putting Gotenks back into his high chair to clean up all the wrapping paper. "What about my present?" she heard. Pan turned around and froze on the spot. She was like the rest of them frozen stiff and afraid he would disappear if she moved. "I didn't have time to wrap it. I hope you don't mind?" Goten spoke up. Pan came out of her trance only after pinching her self to make sure she wasn't dreaming. She ran up to Goten and started poking him in the stomach to make sure he was real. After receiving a laugh from him she jumped up and put her arms around his neck and kissed him full on the lips. Goten pulled her back thinking of what Gohan would do. It took quite a bit of effort since Pan didn't want to let go. After this feet was accomplished he looked at his family and friends they were just coming out of there haze and all ran up to hug him. Goten noticed his brother hanging back looking like he wanted to disappear. Goten started to walk towards him. Every one knew what was coming and decided to give him some space.
"Hey, O-niichan how's it going?" Goten asked when he reached his brother. Gohan looked up and saw a smile on his brother's face. "Listen Goten I know you are angry with me. I should have listened. I guess you don't want anything to do with me?" Gohan looked back at the ground. "Gohan listen, I understand why you did it. If I were in your situation I think I would do the same. I know you did it out of rage for Pan. I just wanted you to know that." Goten put a hand on his shoulder to show that it was alright.
"Goten listen. I am not 100% OK with my brother and daughter in a relationship, but there is nothing I can do about it. The bond made sure of that, I just wanted to put you on point. If you hurt her or Gotenks in any way I will kill you again and there is nothing that will bring you back. Got it?" Gohan warned. "No problem, I don't want to die again twice is enough. The next time I want to die of natural causes in my old age." Goten smiled. "How did you come back any way? Tousan said you couldn't be revived by Shenlong." Gohan asked. "I will let Dende explain that one, just promise me you won't let Pan kill him. Right now though let's get this party going again. I still have my present to give." With that they walked back over to the group and the party started again.
Goten played with his son for the first time in the open and he thought it was the greatest thing in the world. Gotenks was having a blast while his father threw him up into the air and caught him. Pan was now in the best mood she had been in since Goten died and stayed close as possible to the both of them. Goten had told them stories of how he met everyone in heaven and told Goku that Pikkon was looking forward to another match. Goten also had a private conversation with Gohan for quite a while, but wouldn't tell anybody. They all just shrugged it off and went about their business.
The party soon ended and everyone but The Sons, Piccolo and Dende left. It was time for Dende to tell Pan about his involvement in Goten's death. He was right. Dende need protection from Pan, because she was ready to kill him as soon as he finished his story. Piccolo needed help from Gohan to hold Pan off. She eventually let it go since Dende was also responsible for bringing Goten back and she was forever grateful to him and let him live this time. Dende was just about to leave when Goten pulled him off to the side to talk. They talked for a few minutes in hushed voices. Then they pulled apart and shook hands. Dende left after that. Piccolo had decided to stay with Gohan and Videl for the week. He missed his student and wanted to spend time with his closest friend.
"OK guys I think it is time that we get going. Gotenks has been up way passed his bed time and it will be hard to get up with him in the morning." Pan said. "Yeah we should head out now. I have some things to take care of before the end of the week and will need all the energy to do it. We will see you guys later" Goten said as they waved goodbye. They were soon out of sight and Gohan, Videl and Piccolo walked back into the house.
"So what was it that you and Goten talked about for so long?" Videl asked her husband. "We talked about my position on their relationship and what is going to happen with the future and what not. Which reminds me, we need to go to the lookout Friday with your father." Gohan replied. "Why would we need to go to the look out with my father? What is going on?' Videl asked. "It's a surprise that's all I can say. Don't worry about it." Gohan said as he walked towards the bedroom to get some sleep. Videl looked at Piccolo with the same question in her eyes. Piccolo just shrugged not knowing what was going on.
~Goten and Pan~
The trip home was a quiet one. Pan leaned on Goten's shoulder and was ready to fall asleep. This day was to taxing on her senses; all she wanted to do is sleep. She was soon jolted awake as the car landed. Goten took his son out of the seat carefully. He was asleep as soon as the car took off and Goten didn't want to wake him. They walked up to the apartment and soon found them selves in the bedroom putting Gotenks to bed. "So what was your present for Gotenks?" Pan asked. Goten snapped his finger remembering that he hadn't given it to him. He reached inside his pocket and pulled out the four star dragon ball. "I was going to put this over here when I got the chance" Goten said as he placed it on a cradle at the foot of the bed. Pan began to cry as Goten did this. He turned to see her cry but he noticed that they were not tears of sadness as evident by the smile on her face. "Why are you crying?" Goten asked as he began to hug her. "No reason, I am just so happy that you are back and with me. I don't know how much longer I could go on with out you here." Pan sobbed. Goten began to stroke her hair "Don't worry I won't leave you again. I worked it out with your father and he is all right." "Is that what you talked with him about today?" "Yeah and other things" Goten said. "Are you saying there is more?" Pan questioned as she pulled away. "Yeah, but I don't want to get into it right now. By the way what are you doing Friday? We all were going to the look out to see Piccolo off and spend time with Dende for a little while." Goten asked. "I'm not doing anything. Trunks told me to take some time off for the next week or two. I would love to come and see Piccolo off with you." Pan said looking into his eyes. "Good now that is settled lets get to bed." They had gotten dressed for bed and lay there for a few minutes just enjoying holding each other. Goten spoke up having just remembered something "You need to wear a dress for this it is going to be kind of a formal party, so we should dress up for it." "Why would we need to dress up? It's just Piccolo going back to the other world. It's not like he would care." "There is also going to be a surprise for everyone. Like I said it is formal so we need to dress up."
Soon after they both drifted off to sleep. Pan was thinking of what was to come for them in the future and what the surprise was. That didn't matter to her right now, because the man she loved was with her again holding her in his sleep. All felt right with the world at that moment. She would be dreaming good tonight that was for sure..
There you go. I still have the Epilogue to write and it will be up after this. I have a request to the readers. Could you put in your review how you came across this story and why you kept reading. It isn't that important, I would just like to know that's all
Ja-ne