Disclaimer: I do not own Dragonball Z or Inuyasha, nor do I own any of the characters.
"Selena. We have a surprise for you."
"What is it, Goku?"
Goku moved to the side to let someone walk past. Selena stood up and quickly ran up to the young woman. Selena pulled her into a tight embrace.
"Chi Chi, you've returned. I'm so thankful."
"I'm glad to be home, mother."
Selena let go of Chi Chi and looked at her daughter. Selena ran a hand through her long, red hair with a slight smile. Chi Chi looked at Selena with a sad look.
"I'm sorry, mother."
"Don't. It's not your fault. I blame myself for not sending anyone sooner."
"It's not that, mom. I can change myself back, that's not a problem. I'm sorry because…I helped him. I helped Inuyasha get the power he sought. He brainwashed me somehow…and there was nothing I could do."
"Sshh…it's okay. You said so yourself. There was nothing you could do. That's fine, because we won't give up this kingdom without a fight."
"Thank you mother."
Chi Chi sat in the garden in a meditative state. She was unaware of the tiny footsteps that approached her from behind. Chi Chi opened one eyes when she heard the sound of a twig snapping and looked up to see Gohan looking at her with a sweet smile.
"Hello, Gohan."
"Hi, mommy. What are you doing?"
"I am trying to change back into my normal form."
"Is it hard?" Gohan asked as he sat down in front of Chi Chi.
"Harder than I thought it would be."
"Can I help?"
"Sure. You can stay here with me."
"Okay."
Chi Chi smiled sweetly at the boy before closing her eyes. Gohan watched her intently, noticing how her features were slowly changing.
"Hey, Gohan. What'cha doing?"
"Daddy…sshh…"Gohan said quietly.
Goku stood next to Gohan and looked down at him with a confused look. Gohan pointed at Chi Chi with a small smile. Goku looked over at Chi Chi and noticed her change. A soft white glow was slowly forming around her. The white light soon wrapped around her, shielding her from anyone's view. When the light disappeared, Chi Chi stood in front of them, back to normal. Her long black hair flowed in the soft breeze and her soft blue eyes looked up into Goku's onyx ones. Goku smiled and pulled Chi Chi into a hug. When they pulled away, Goku gave Chi Chi a small kiss.
"Mommy?"
Chi Chi broke from Goku's embrace to look down at her son.
"Yes, Gohan?"
"Everyone was right. You are pretty."
"Aww, thank you, Gohan. And you're handsome."
"Thanks, mom."
Chi Chi picked up Gohan in her arms and held her son for the first time. Tears started to form in her eyes. So much stuff had happened to them. And it was still a wonder to her why Goku still wanted to be with her. It seemed like she was the one putting not only him, but also her best friend and her brother through so much. It surprised her that all three of them still wanted to be with her. But, she wasn't complaining.
"Gohan?"
"Yea, mommy?"
"Can you let me and Goku talk?"
"Sure, but on one condition."
"What's that?"
"Hmm…can you…show me some of your magic?"
"You got it."
Chi Chi set Gohan down on his feet and smiled when she saw him run inside. She turned to Goku and her smile got bigger. Goku couldn't help but smile at her goofiness. Chi Chi let out a content sigh as she laid back down on the grass. Goku laughed lightly as he laid down next to her. Chi Chi smiled as she turned on her side and used Goku's chest as a pillow. Goku wrapped one arm around her waist and ran his fingers through her hair with his other hand.
"Goku?"
"Yes?"
"How come you're still with me?"
"What do you mean?"
"We've been through so much and you've constantly had to rescue me from someone or something dangerous. It just makes me wonder just why you're still with me."
"Because I love you. Do I need a better reason than that?"
"I love you, too. But…I don't know. I feel that I've put you through so much. Too many risks at stake."
"Chi Chi, I knew when I first met you, just what I was getting myself into. I knew that you were going to keep me on my toes. And, all the dangerous things that, as you say, 'you've put me through.' I did for you. And I would…and will continue to protect you. Chi Chi, you know that I would die for you. I would forsake my soul for you."
"I really don't deserve you."
Goku leaned down and gave Chi Chi a soft and tender kiss.
"You better keep that promise to Gohan."
"I know. How could I forget him? He looks just like you."
"What? Weird?"
"Mmm…that, but I was gonna say handsome."
"And you're beautiful. Wait…you saying I'm weird?"
"Ah, it's good to be back with the ones I love."
"Chi Chi, you still haven't answered my question."
