Disclaimer: If I owned Dragonball Z, would I even bother posting this? Sara DeSantos and The Creep are mine, everything else is FunMATION's lovechild.

Chapter Two: I'll Think of a Reason Later

The first thing we heard when we walked into the Son's house that afternoon was ChiChi screaming at the top of her lungs.

"He what?! When? Oh she did, did she? Thanks Paris. I'll take care of it."

I narrowed my eyes at the name and felt my fists clench in anger. "If that little bitch did something to hurt you I swear to Kami that I'm going to kill her."

Goten put his hands on my shoulder reassuringly and squeezed gently. "Don't worry about it koi. Everything is going to be all right."

I nodded absently and followed my lover into his house. I wasn't particularly surprised when ChiChi went ballistic at the sight of me.

"You?! Out. Get out of my house you low life slut! Breaking up my little Goten's perfect relationship with that nice girl Paris!"

I narrowed my eyes and was about to speak when Goten caught his mother by the arms and pulled her away from me.

"Enough Mother." he growled. "I won't have you talking to my mate like that."

That stopped the brunette in her tracks. "Mate?"

"Yes, mate. And I never had a relationship with Paris. She led me around by the nose for two straight years before agreeing to go out with me and she threw a tantrum when I realized who I really wanted."

"And that 'nice' girl Paris is trying to take my mate away from me. She's just like a child with a barely used toy. The moment another child wants it, she wants it back with a vengeance. Well Goten isn't a toy and I won't stand for her treating him like one!" I growled.

ChiChi looked between her son and me with wide, startled eyes. "I-I never knew. She seemed like such a nice girl...how dare she lie to me to hurt my Goten!" she growled, then looked at me with ashamed eyes. "Please forgive me Sara. I had no right to jump to conclusions."

I couldn't help but soften at the waver in her voice. She really was just looking out for Goten. "Oh of course ChiChi-san. I know you were just trying to protect Goten. But I swear to Kami that I would never hurt him like that."

"I know that now. Please let me throw a dinner to apologize and celebrate our new addition to the family."

I smiled. "Sure. We have to tell everyone sometime right?"

* * *

I smiled as I looked around the backyard of the Son home. Everyone one was there and mostly everyone was curious as to what was so special about the occasion. ChiChi, Marron, and Trunks were the only ones (besides Goten and me of course) who knew what was going on and they were loving being in the know.

Goku, being Goku didn't take long to hop up and down in impatience. "C'mon Chi, I wanna know!"

ChiChi just smiled mysteriously and winked at me. "That's for Goten to tell you honey."

Vegeta rolled his eyes, but Bulma hit him upside the head to keep him quiet. Goten laughed and reached down to pull me up beside him. I blushed and turned away when Trunks and Marron whistled. Goku let out a gasp and his hopping went double time.

"Oh, I get it!"

Fortunately, ChiChi clapped a hand over his mouth and shoved him into a chair near Gohan. "Gohan sweetie, why don't you give your father something to keep his mouth occupied, hmm?"

Gohan chuckled and set about giving his brother enough time to get his announcement done without any interruptions.

"Oh for Dende's sake..." Vegeta began, but Bulma slipped into his lap and kissed him to shut him up.

I giggled and looked up at Goten impishly. "We'd better do this before either of the full-bloods die of impatience."

Goten laughed and put an arm around me, pulling me close to him. "We're mated. Enjoy the meal everyone."

I rolled my eyes at his choice of announcement and hit him on the shoulder. "Well hell koi, I could have done that!"

"Suspense is half the fun." Goten protested.

"In that case, you get 'half' the pounding from Vegeta from making him wait so long." I retorted.

Trunks chuckled. "Oh I don't know, I don't think Dad minds anymore."

I looked over and snickered at the sight of the prince and his mate making out at the picnic table. "Good point."

It was at that point that a veritable mob of congratulations and hugs descended upon me and Goten and we were nearly knocked off our feet in their enthusiasm. Juuhachi and Videl were the first to give me bone-crunching hugs.

"Congratulations Sara." Juu said with a smile. "You got a good one there."

Videl nodded in agreement. "Welcome to the family Sara."

I blushed. "I'm not officially a part of the family yet." I pointed out.

"Nonsense." ChiChi said firmly. "The legalities will come later, but as far as I'm concerned, you're my daughter-in-law now."

"By Saiyan law you are." Goku added from the table.

Gohan nodded as he rose to give me a brotherly hug. "Goten's been in love with you for a long time. I'm glad to see you both realized it before it was too late." he whispered into my ear.

I smiled and hugged him back tightly. "Thanks Gohan. You've always been the older brother I never really had."

"You're best sister anyone can ask for Sara." Gohan returned.

"I'll second that." Trunks said, giving me a hug.

"Here, here." Marron chimed in.

"All I can say is that Goten had better not hurt you or he'll have to deal with me." Krillin said firmly.

I smiled. "Thanks Krillin. That means a lot to me."

I heard a snort from behind us and knew that Vegeta and Bulma must have finally come up for air. I turned around and bowed respectfully at the prince.

"Ouji-sama?"

Vegeta smirked and looked me over carefully. "You'll do. That Paris girl was a fool and a weakling. You at least have the potential to be a mate worthy of a Saiyan."

I had to hide a smile at that. He was giving me his blessing in his own roundabout way. "Thank you ouji-sama."

Bulma did smile and gave me a huge hug. "Congratulations Sara. You've become like a daughter to us both."

I smiled. "I have to admit, Vegeta reminds me of my own father. I guess it's part of the reason Trunks and I get along so well. I know what it's like to have a father who doesn't handle emotions well. But I'm glad to see that Vegeta at least tries."

Are you all right Tenshi?

I smiled at my mate's concern. I'm fine Koi. Just thinking of my parents back where I came from.

Do you miss them?

I was silent for a moment. I think I'll always miss my mother. She died two years before I came here. But I was for all intents and purposes an orphan long before I was even sent here.

I'm sorry.

I sighed softly at the feeling of love and warmth that Goten sent my way. It's all right Goten. I have a new family now. I love you Koi.

I caught a smile forming on Goten's face out of the corner of my eye. I love you too Tenshi. Forever.

Forever. I agreed softly, a tender smile forming on my face.

When I turned my full attention back on Bulma, she was smiling knowingly at me. "I remember when Vegeta and I were first bonded." she sighed wistfully.

I blushed. "I can't believe how complete I feel now. I didn't even know a part of me was missing until last night."

* * *

I giggled as I let Goten guide me out of the car and onto what felt like grass. Goten had shown up outside my window an hour ago and said he wanted to show me something. It had been two months since the party at the Son's and I couldn't believe how natural it was to settle into a life with Goten. We split the time between Capsule Corp and his parent's house, but we rarely spent the night alone. We didn't always get intimate, some nights we just laid in each other's arms peacefully.

But lately I had been sensing an uneasiness in my mate and I wondered if what he had to show me had anything to do with it. Before I could contemplate any further, Goten took my by the shoulders and turned me to face a certain direction. Then the blindfold was removed from my eyes and I gasped at the sight that met my gaze.

We were standing in front of a small Victorian style house in the middle of a beautiful meadow and I could still smell the fresh paint on the exterior. I was speechless. This was exactly what I had envisioned my dream house to look like and I felt tears come to my eyes in wonder.

"I know we never really talked about moving in together, but I can't take having to leave you in the mornings anymore. I want to spend all morning in bed with you on the weekends. I want to wake you up with breakfast in bed. Please don't be angry with me." Goten pleaded.

I whirled around and put a gentle finger to his lips. "I love it Goten. I can't believe you remembered...Kami I love you." I cried, hugging him tightly.

Goten grinned and kissed me passionately on the lips. Then my eyes widened as he fell to his knee in front of me.

"Sara, I know we haven't been together for that long, but I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want the entire world to know you are mine and I am yours. Will you marry me?"

My mouth dropped open in shock. I knew I shouldn't be surprised, after all, we were mated. Already bonded for eternity. This would be just to make it legal by Earth law. I knew what my answer would be, but before I could say anything, my knees buckled underneath me and I felt my stomach flip.

"Oh no..." I whispered. "Not now..."

I had woken up the past few mornings with the worst case of nausea I had ever experienced. Now, the smell of paint was making my stomach churn and I felt so damn dizzy...then everything went black.

I opened my eyes with a groan to see two nearly identical faces looking down at me. "Hi Gohan." I moaned. "Now if you'll excuse me..."

I reached over the side of the bed to grab the trash can and promptly emptied my stomach into it, leaning over the edge of the bed. Gentle hands held my shoulders to keep me from falling off the bed and when I finished dry-heaving, I flopped back against the pillows with a groan.

"Oh Kami, what's wrong with me? I haven't thrown up this much since I used to fake sick to stay home from school."

Gohan raised an eyebrow. "This isn't the first time?"

I shook my head. "The past few mornings I haven't been able to keep anything down. Why do I get the feeling you have something to do with this Goten?" I said suspiciously, sitting upright.

"We'll have to wait for the test results..."

"Cut the crap Gohan. I know you know what's wrong with me."

Gohan looked hesitant, then gave me a wary smile. "You're pregnant."

I turned wide eyes on Goten. "We're going to have a baby?"

He nodded and I sat back heavily against the pillows. I was quiet for a long moment, then began to laugh softly, shaking my head. "You have impeccable timing Goten."

The younger Son exchanged a wary glance with his brother. "You aren't angry?"

"Of course not. We're going to have a baby." I said softly. "I never in a million years ever thought I'd be a mother. Of course, I never thought I'd get married too..."

"Does that mean..."

I smirked. "Of course I'll marry you, you blockhead. But you realize of course I'm going to have to kill you at the first 'hormonal' comment."

Gohan laughed and clapped his little brother on the shoulder. "Gook luck bro. If she's anything like Videl, you're in for a bumpy ride!"

I smirked. "She punched you across the delivery room, didn't she."

"Twice. I still have a knot on the back of my head from where I slammed into the wall."

I had to laugh at that. "Good for her." Then I looked up at Gohan seriously. "It was the paint that did it, wasn't it? I felt so dizzy..."

He nodded. "The smell was too strong for you. You'll have to wait a few days for it to dry and the house to air out before you can move in."

Goten looked down at me with worried eyes. "Kami Sara I'm sorry..."

I laughed gently and shook my head. "It's not your fault Goten. I probably should have told you that I had been sick. I guess I just didn't want to worry you."

"I was more worried when you fainted on me." he chided gently.

"I know. I'm sorry. I promise I won't ever keep something like that from you again." I said sincerely.

Goten brushed my hair out of my face and smiled tenderly. "I know."

Gohan smiled and cleared his throat gently. "As your doctor, I'd suggest taking it easy until the morning sickness passes. As your brother-in-law, I'm asking you to keep from doing anything that can give my brother a heart attack."

I laughed. "I promise Gohan, I'll try to keep myself out of situations where I can get hurt and rest when I feel dizzy."

"And no sparring."

I sighed and nodded. "As much as I hate taking it easy, I promise I won't do anything that could hurt the baby."

"That's all I ask."

Goten nodded and took my hand gently. "When do you want to tell everyone?"

"Why don't we see if Bulma can throw together a last-minute dinner party. I know ChiChi would kill us if we didn't tell her right away."

The Son boys laughed. "That's true." Gohan agreed.

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