Hi! I can't believe that this is the third chapter already! thanks for all the reviews, and I'm sorry about all the short chapters, but there's school, so it's either less updates and longer chapters or more chapters that are short. Take your pick. I'm glad that you like my story and I'm sorry if I've done anything wrong here since this is a first. Now on with the story.

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When Serena walked into the kitchen, Goten nudged Trunks and whispered,"I think that she's going to get back at us, that was way too easy to get out of."

Trunks looked at him sharply then replied,"Duh! Even I'm not that dumb to know that she's planning something."

Goten looked thoughtful for a minute before saying in a worried tone,"I don't want to be soaked wet and covered in flour, then be hit again by paint ball guns!"

Trunks had a sweatdrop for a second before replying,"And I do?" Sighing, he put his head on his hand started shaking it back and forth while muttering,"The dummy, doesn't understand anything, geeze, how did I end up with him," which wasn't heard.

Goten looked at him and then started shaking his head back and forth.

The Others

Vegeta kept his eye locked on where the girl once stood. *I don't trust her* was his only thought as he leaned against the wall once again.

Meanwhile, Gohan was having the same thoughts that Goten and Trunks were having. "Oh yeah, they're going to get it all right," whispered Gohan outloud as he amused himself with what trick they would get back in return, * probably worse* was his thoughts as he grinned.

Piccolo kept on think along the same lines as before. *Why do I feel that it's familiar, I've never met her before, that's for sure. Thinking deeply, Piccolo wondered if he actually did meet her or atleast see her before, but she changed herself somehow. *Nah, she's not powerful enough*

In the Kitchen With Cooking Dinner

"Now Serena, dear, we're going to have to wip up a storm with this cooking, you do know how to cook right?" asked Chichi as she dashed around the kitchen getting pots, pans, ingredients and bowls, ect.

"Um, I kind of do, but I'm not that sure if I could cook that well anymore, I haven't cooked for a long time," said Serena as she thought back *Actually, I haven't cooked a decent meal ever since I met up with the scouts*.

"Well, let's just see how well you could cook since you're going to have to cook a lot once you start staying here, you have no clue at how much the boys eat," said Bulma as she motioned for Serena to just cook anything.

*Okay, now lets see, what should I cook? I've got it, lets try barbecued ribs! Hopefully I remember how it goes* "Um, I'm going to try to cook barbecued ribs if that's okay with you," said Serena.

"No, that's fine, we haven't had that for a while," said Chichi.

"Okay, here it goes," said Serena with a sigh. *Okay, now how does it go, take ribs and put them over a a grill to roast* thought Serena as she attempted to make the meal after so long.

Meanwhile, The Others

All of the people in the living room, mostly adults were busy doing some things. Krillian was trying to teach Marron to read while 18 just watched for now, Vegeta and Piccolo are still leaning against the wall deep in thought, well, Vegeta was scowling, Trunks and Goten were still talking about Serena, and Gohan was staring at a white wall while looking at the duo out of the corner of his eye.

*What is he staring at? He's just as stupid as Kakarott* thought Vegeta as he looked up at Gohan after scowling for a while, but continued this time about Gohan.

Gohan who apparently didn't notice that he seemed to be staring a a white wall and looked stupid, just kept on picking up on what they were saying, but couldn't hear them. *What are they up to? She's strange, she doesn't seem to be aware of the fact that she is way too calm. I wonder if she's not normal like us and is just trying to hide it. She's too positive of herself like today*

Kitchen

All the ladies were in aprons by now and making the meal. As Bulma was reaching over the grill where Serena was cooking the barbecued ribs, she accidentally spilled some oil right by the fire!

The oil quickly caught on fire since it was very flammable.

Others

As each person was caught up in their own particular thing, they suddenly snapped their heads up when they heard a scream and some yelling afterwards. Rushing into the kitchen, they caught the sight of the two grown ups bickering and poor Serena left to try tot put out the fire. "Bulma, watch what you're doing next time! You're going to burn my house down and then what are you going to do?" shouted Chichi to Bulma who argued back.

"Well, sorry, I didn't see where I was reaching, anyway, I'm not used to being in the kitchen much!" shouted Bulma defensively.

'"What kind of mother are you, you don't even spend time in the kitchen, no wonder! You should be more careful and watch where you're going before you burn my house down.......................!" and on the two women bickered.

Meanwhile, Serena was panicking and trying to put the fire out. "Aaahh, can someone help me here!" shouted Serena as she took a frying pan and tried desperately to extinguish the fire.

Trunks and Goten were quietly laughing to themselves at the sight,"Does she notice that there's a sink about two yards away from her?" asked Trunks to Goten.

Goten shook his head in a negative answer then his face fell and a panicked expression appeared on his face.

Trunks, noticing the odd look asked,"What's wrong Goten?"

"Trunks, if the food is on fire, isn't that our dinner that's on fire?" asked Goten as he pointed at the grill bursting with flames.

The panicked face was on Trunks' face as well by now,"You're right, hurry up and help em save dinner, I don't want to miss it!" yelled Trunks as he dashed to the sink and Goten followed.

The other kids were watching with amusement and mirth in their eyes as they watched the scene unfold.

Marron tugged on Krillian's jean pants and asked in an innocent voice,"Daddy, why are Aunt Chichi and Aunt Bulma fighting, and what is Ser- serena doing?"

Krillian looked at his daughter and shrugged before saying,"It's a girl thing," before getting jabbed int he stomach by his wife and a glare included. "All right, I'm sorry," said Krillian holding his hands up in defeat.

Trunks stood by the sink and started shouting to Goten,"Get me something to put the water in!"

Goten scurried around the room opened a cabinet, and pulled out something,"Here you go,"said Goten as he handed him the object.

Trunks looked at it before grabbing it and hitting Goten's head,"Dummy, do you really think that a cup will be big enough to put out a fire?!"

Goten put when arm on the spot where Trunks hit him and started to do the trade mark he got from his brother and father,"Uh, I guess not," said Goten sheepishly. After he received the glare that said, what are you waiting for? Get to work, he dashed off and came back a couple seconds later with a large pot.

"Better," muttered Trunks as he filled it with water and he and Goten hoisted it to where the fire was blazing. With the help of Serena the three of the poured the water over the inferno before denigrating into a fog of smoke.

"Thanks guys 'cough', 'cough'," said Serena.

"No prob, now where's dinner?" said Goten quickly before greedily rubbing his hands together.

Serena sweatdropped and then replied,"Wait in the dining room, I'll hopefully have it out in a sec."

Goten and Trunks didn't need to be told twice as they dashed off towards the dining room followed by everyone else excluding Serena, Bulma, and Chichi.

While following everyone out, you could hear Vegeta muttering things like,"Stupid women and their pots," while saying other things that were close to it.

18 just thought *Where did they learn to cook? Better not give me a burned meal or else I'm going to show them how real cooking is like*

"You too, I don't want to have another fire," stated Serena seriously as she watched the two older women file out while shouting,"This is your fault!" or "No it isn't, it's yours!" and stuff like that.

Serena sighed and looked at the kitchen before looking at everything left, *Better get things going, they're waiting* Serena then started to pull out some ingredients *I think that I should try using magic this time, it'll take too long to finish* Concentrating on the delicious foods that she had in mind such as two double layered chocolate caked, a big bowl of mashed potatoes, barbecued ribs that could feed a small army, a big pot with fresh white rice, corn on the cob, and a pitcher of frsh, sweetened lemonade, she tried to make them appear. When she was about to open her eyes to see if it worked, there was a loud crashing sound of pots and pans falling.

Others

The rest were all seated at the table waiting to be served, but they knew that it would take a while when they heard a loud crashing from the kitchen.

"Are you okay in there Serena, do you need any help?" asked Gohan as he was getting up to enter the other room.

"No thank you, I don't need any help, just stay there!" came the quick reply as he heard scrambling.

Gohan sighed and sat back down.

Vegeta, who was sitting at the other end of the table snorted and said,"Help cook, that'll be the day, you can't even fry eggs correctly."

Gohan turned red from embarrassment.

Kitchen

Finally putting the last pot on the hook, she turned around to see the food still sitting on the table, *Mental note, make sure to clear the table before making things appear* thought Serena. "Well, looks good to eat, so now all I have to do is serve."

As she walked out with the bowls of mashed potatoes and rice, Goten Trunks kept on watching her every move with the food in hand. *Okay, why are they staring at me, it's starting to freak me out* When she placed the plates down, not a second later, Goten and Trunks made a grab for the spoon to get some.

"Okay, I'm going to get the other stuff," said Serena with a quirked eye brow when he saw them devouring their food like there was no tomorrow.

"K," chirped Goten in between gobbles.

So, Serena went into the kitchen to get the ribs, but noticed that there were about six plates to carry out with ribs. Thinking quickly, she grabbed a tray and started to place them on to be brought out. Holding the tray in one hand which was very difficult, she grabbed the pitcher of sweetened lemonade and headed out trying not to lose balance with the food. Almost dropping the pitcher onto the table he sighed when it shook the whole table. Then, she started to pass the ribs out and put them in the middle of the table to get.

"Mmmmmmm, this is good Serena, you should cook all the time," said Goten.

Piccolo, who was eating his food in a slower manner, asked,"How did you cook all this stuff in such little time? Your ribs were burnt when it caught on fire."

Everyone looked at her curiously at the question, *How did she cook it all* was the question in their mind.

"That's my secret," said Serena, not wanting them to find out her secret.

The others took it for an answer seeing her uncomfortable with the question. Serena thanked god that they didn't bug her anymore and was really suprised when all the men started to practically devour their food. *They're faster then me when I had to pick up the act* was her thought as she watched everyone eat really fast besides the women, Piccolo and herself even though Vegeta seemed to eat a little slower, but still fast.

Chichi then said,"Oh and Serena, you're going to school with Gohan, you still need your education."

"K," was the short reply.

When the food was gone which suprisingly only took about fifteen minutes, Goten quickly asked,"Is there dessert?"

Serena laughed lightly and said,"Yes Goten, there is dessert, I'm going to go get it now." Getting up and going into the kitchen, she came out with the two chocolate cakes that made the young ones drool.

"Dezzert, dezzert!" chanted Marron as she drummed her fork on the table.

Serena placed the cakes on the table and proceeded to cut it. When finished, she found four plates shoved a her. Taking the first one without looking she put the first slice on it and handed it back. looking up, she was suprised to find Gohan sitting there and eating away while the other three had pouty looks on their faces. Serena looked at him questionably and he looked up

Noticing the position he was in and seeing her stare at him, he said,"Sweet tooth?" and then shoved the piece of cake that was on his fork into his mouth.

Serena slowly nodded and then started to serve Marron, who ate gleefully, then Trunks, who just snickered at Goten for being served last out of all of them.

Goten pouted and said,"That's no fair, they got it first!"

Serena just sighed and Trunks said,"First come, first serve."

And so, Goten got his piece as did everyone else, but all the grown ups got two pieces, Marron got one and a half since she couldn't finish, Serena got two too, and finally, Goten, Trunks, and Gohan got four.

Serena was about to ask how can they eat that much, when her mind supplied her saying how she used to eat that much and they're growing kids, so why wouldn't they?

After the big meal, Serena excused herself and retreated to the room she would be staying at.

In the Room

Serena walked in and looked at everything. It was something like an average room with white sheets, blue curtains, a single oak desk, a chair, a night table, a mirror and a twin sized bed with a white comforter and blue stars decorating it along with blue pillow cases. As she stepped onto the carpet which was a blue color, she went over to the bed and plopped herself down. Laying back and looking at the white ceiling, she thought about what happened and how the out come of her life would be like.

*Scouts, why did you do this* "Now that it has happened, I have no power over you guys to keep you safe, I hope you're happy, just don't cause trouble." *What if they come and get you* was the thought that kept nagging at her, will she have fight them or not? She slowly drifted off to sleep after pondering the questions over and over.

Living Room

All the occupants from before were now in the living room with the exception of Serena who was sleeping and Marron who was drifting off to sleep on her mother's lap.

"What are we going to do with the girl? She's going to get in our way!" announced Vegeta as they listened and discussed about the girl.

"Vegeta's right, she'll find out sooner or later that we have powers and I think that she's hiding things," stated Piccolo leaning against the wall once again with Vegeta at his side.

"I think that she has a right to know what's going on, afterall, we invited her to stay," said Chichi.

"Um, Mom? You're the one that invited her to stay, not us," said Goten,"but she's fun, I want her to stay."

"That's besides the point," said Chichi referring to the first statement.

"Well, I say we try to give her a chance and see how it goes," said Goahn who spoke for the first time during the discussion.

"Yeah, I know, we should give her a chance," said Krillian,"she doesn't look dangerous."

"Looks could be decieving," warned Piccolo.

Whiel holding Marron, 18 said,"Lets just give her one chance, is she does anything wrong, you could do whatever you want with her."

Everyone agreed and left to go to bed. Gohan, Goten, Trunks, Krillian, Bulma, and Chichi hoping that she she isn't a threat while Vegeta and Piccolo becoming aware of oncoming danger, 18 didn't really bother with it.

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Well, there you go people, can you help me with an idea, I dont' know what she should do the next chapter, I only have the main plot thought out, never thought of wha tsh ehsould do. Maybe shopping? Anyways, I think taht i"m goign to have her find out about the saiyin thing. Please review and thanks for all of them so far, I'm trying to edit my writing now, so it should be clearer. Also, don't forget to vote whether you should have more chapters that are short or less chapters that are long. Thanks again, Ja ne! Oh yeah, tell me now, what characters am I missing!!!!!?????