Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or the characters

AN: this is my altenate version of what happened in the other world while Goku was there; R&R

Other World Saga

Chapter 02: Reunited

Goku continued his routine but couldn't stop about the meeting with his father earlier. So many questions were running trough his mind waiting for answer. An answer he would know if he hadn't chickened out. Why did his father wanted to see him? Why didn't he stay the calm and gentle Goku like usual? Would his father be proud at him for defeating Frieza? How did his father die and why didn't he meet him before? Maybe he was afraid of apologizing? Maybe he'll never see him again because he offended him? All day long he had thought about it, but there was something else that bothered him. He couldn't blame is father for leaving him because he had done the same to Gohan and Chi Chi. To take his mind of things, Goku decided to train with Bubbles. After a while he got bored by this and went in for a snack. Not his usual Saiyan size snack but a regular chocolate bar which he ate very slow. This was unlike Goku and King Kai noticed this sudden change in Goku's behavior. Normally he's up early and always smiling and full of joy. But since his trip to HFIL, he was different.

"Goku, is something bothering you? You can tell me, you know. I'm not just a martial arts teacher to you."

"Geez, King Kai, you noticed? To be honest with you, I'm not feeling really happy."

"I know you miss your son and wife but you'll have to get over it. Besides you can talk with them once a week."

"I thought I got over it but last week I met my father at HFIL. I had never seen him before and I never knew how I would react when I got to see him. A part of me wanted to give him a hug but another part wanted to punch him. Punch him so hard he could feel the pain he caused to me by sending me away. Maybe I hurt him even more by just leaving without saying a word. He apologized and I could see he meant it. But I thought about myself and how I left my family behind. I couldn't judge him because I made the same mistake so I just ran off."

For a moment there was silence and then King Kai replied.

"Maybe you should go and see him Goku. I mean you're dead so you can't go back to the living world. And if you want to be honest with yourself, I think you should try to forgive him for what he did."

"Thanks King Kai, maybe I will. But let's eat first."

"Well I guess you're not down anymore. How about fish?"

"Sounds great King Kai, make it a triple portion for me."

Goku seemed okay again and the days flew by in no time. It was routine day and Goku was really anxious to go and see his dad. As soon as Pikkon arrived he transported to HFIL. He checked out things and saw everything was cool. He didn't know the ki of his father so he used Instant Transmission to get to him. Bardock was surprised to suddenly see Goku but was real kind.

"Hi son, have a seat."

"Thanks ... I'm sorry about last week. I had a lot on my mind but I'll explain later."

"Of course, I understand."

Father and son got into a good conversation and told about their adventures.

"Hey dad, are Radditz and Turles here too?"

"Well yes they are. You don't have to worry about them being mad at you for killing them. They know you were actually fighting for good and already forgot about it. Almost all Saiyans have become good guys since the Prince joined your side."

"That's great to hear dad. I've forgiven forgotten and forgiven too now. We should spar together as a family. I could learn you some great moves."

"Fine Kakarot. I've heard about your incredible strength and I heard you have a family too. There were rumors in HFIL that your son, a half Saiyan ascended Super Saiyan and killed Cell. Is that true?"

"Yep your grandson has defeated Cell and Vegeta has settled on Earth to help him now," Goku said with a sad look.

"I really miss him dad. Here's a picture of him and my wife. This is Gohan and that's Chi Chi. And here's one of all my friends."

Goku and Bardock continued their conversation till Guz came to say Goku had to leave. And so father and son were reunited again.