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The Gift Part 2 Chapter 15

"So, how was the visit with Gohan and his parents?" Asked Athena.

"I didn't stay I was just their for a few minutes and I left, so they could have their privacy."

"Oh. So how was Gohan?" Athena asked.

"He was in pain. I'm not for sure what was the problem, but I left."

"Well Elaine told me last night that he had a stomachache but she gave him something for it."

"Well maybe it got worse cause he wasn't feeling to well."

"Well when I get the chance I need to talk with Elaine." Said Athena.

Chichi and Goku, came walking in the room and Chichi was frustrated. "I want to know, how long my son has been like this?" "It has actually been a few days." Said Athena.

"My son has stitches on his stomach like if he's been fighting with a creature!"

"Chichi calm down." Said Goku.

"What are you talking about? I saw Gohan before I turned in last night, he didn't have any complain about anything like that." Said Athena concerned. "He said he had a nightmare last night." Said Goku.

"Oh no!" Said Athena. "Oh no, is right." Said Goku.

"I like to know what's going on and what is everyone talking about?" Said Trina looking at Goku and Athena.

"Yeah, what is going on? Is their something I need to know?" Chichi demanded.

"You need to sit down Chichi I have something to tell you."

Chichi looked at Goku as she sat in the chair.

"When Gohan was on earth Gohan was having nightmares and he had scars on him then." Said Goku.

"It's true, cause I came to visit and he was having nightmares and up under a lot of stress then he said that my father was trying to kill him in his sleep." "You mean to tell me no one cared to say anything about my son?"

"Chichi, Gohan said for us not to say a word to you."

"I can't believe what I'm hearing! How could you hide this from me, Goku?" "Chichi I didn't mean too I didn't want you to get upset."

"Upset, I'm already upset that Athena and her mom are holding my sons sickness a secret! I would like to know how is it possible for my son to be bleeding from a nightmare!"

"Cause Omnimus has control of that chip in his brain and their playing with his mind." Said Goku.

Chichi pointed her finger at Athena and her mother. "This is both of your faults my son wouldn't be in this position if you guys didn't plan to kidnap him! You both should have been locked up like Omnimus was!"

"Hey, I love Gohan! I paid for my crimes and I would never do anything to hurt him!"

Elaine walked in and closed the door. "Excuse me, I can hear everyone down this hall! Prince Gohan is wondering, why is his family arguing! I'm trying to keep him calm, he's in already enough pain. I really like for everyone to keep their voices down!"

"Were sorry Dr. Elaine." Said Goku.

"Dr. Elaine, what's going on with my son? Where did he get those ugly scratches from?"

Elaine looked at Chichi and everyone. "Late last night, Gohan had a very bad nightmare about Omnimus trying to kill him in his sleep."

"I told you we didn't know about this." Said Athena folding her arms.

"Actually, no one knew about the ugly scratches Gohan had. He just had that nightmare this morning and I was going to go and tell Queen Trina and Princess Athena but I was too busy stitching up Prince Gohan and trying to get him calm."

Chichi put her hand on the side of her head. "My poor son." Goku touched her shoulder. "It's ok Chichi."

Athena breathed a sigh of worry and Trina touched her arm cause she knew she was worried.

"I know Omnimus is behind this cause of that chip that was put in his head. What I really need is that remote so it could be destroyed and for you guys to talk to Gohan about getting that chip removed." Said Elaine.

"I wanted Gohan to get that thing removed long time ago but he's so stubborn about it." Said Chichi.

"He did mention to me yesterday about getting it removed but he said he's afraid of the side effects he could become paralyzed or have nerve damage, but I would have to see how far or how deep it is and is it close to his spine."

Athena took a deep sigh of worry again and had to sit down. "Athena, are you alright?" Said Trina looking worried. "Yes mom I'm fine. Just hearing all this makes me worried."

Chichi lashed out at her. "You should be worried you're the one that cause my son to be like this in the first place!"

"Chichi would you please drop it!"

"Drop it! Do you understand Goku that is our son laying back their in BED OUR, SON, if they wouldn't have put that chip in his head he wouldn't be like this!"

"You just won't forget will YOU?" Yelled Athena.

"How could I forget my son was a very happy and healthy teenage boy with a girlfriend until you came along and you stole him away from Videl and changed his life forever!" Yelled Chichi.

Athena had tears streaming down her face like if every finger was being pointed at her as guilty for making Gohan sick.

"Please Chichi that's enough I know my daughter did wrong but she's not the only one to blame I'm also the one?"

"Also I'm the blame as well." Said Elaine.

"What, you're the blame?" Chichi looked confused.

"Yes, Omnimus also had me to make that chip with a few other people, but the only thing I didn't know was that, he was going to put that chip in someone's head. I know this is hard to swallow right now but arguing about this is not going to change the situation.

"I can't believe what I'm hearing, Omnimus is insane."

"Really, sick." Said Goku.

"I have to leave now cause Gohan has a fever and we are trying to get his fever down so I need for everyone to keep their voices down. We need for Gohan to get better." Elaine left out the room.

"I want to see my husband." Said Athena.

"I don't think that's a good idea cause she said he needs to rest." Said Chichi. "I know that but I haven't seen him since last night."

"Chichi that's her husband she has to see him." Said Goku.

Chichi started crying. "Goku I'm so tired of my son being hurt by these people."

"I'm not trying to hurt Gohan you just don't trust me!"

"Your dam right! I don't trust you! If you haven't forgot I'm his mother and I'm very protective of my son! I don't appreciate your father kidnapping my son and making demands. Do you realize I had a nervous breakdown cause my son was gone for four months? I couldn't sleep at night, and you just expect me to just accept you into my family like that!"

"Look I'm not going to argue with you, I know I've done wrong, but it's been several years and you still hold a grudge but I'm not going to keep paying the same price for my sins. I apologize for anything and everything I've done to you and your family and your son so get off this crazy trip your on! Now excuse me but I want to see my husband!" Athena left out the room upset.

"If you two like, I can arrange for you two to spend the night here." Said Trina. "I don't think we need to Trina will be going home." Said Goku. Chichi didn't say anything cause she was too upset to talk.

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Athena walked in Gohans room and walked towards Gohans bed. She leaned down and kissed her husband. He looked at her with some worry and stress in his eyes.

"I hear you guys are having a disagreement?"

Athena didn't want to think about it. She sighed. "You don't want to know, honey, I really don't want to talk about your mom cause she is about to get on my last nerve." She said pulling up a chair to sit next to Gohans bed.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you."

"Listen I'm sorry it's just… your mom is still talking about several years ago and she even went further back than that."

Gohan sighed and sat up. "When I get out of this bed me and my mom are going to have a talk."

She took his hands. "Listen, enough about your mom how are you? I heard from Elaine that you don't want to go to sleep." Gohan breathe a sigh and Athena could tell from the look on his face that he didn't want to say.

"Athena you know I'm not afraid of your father it's just when I'm having a nightmare he has the upper hand, I can't even use my power!" He said frustrated. "But I'm fine now since the pain from the stitches are gone and my fever is down I'm hoping to be out of this bed before I have to deal with your father."

"Listen, don't worry about my dad I just want you well, and sleeping."

"Look Athena I can't go to sleep especially after what happen in my nightmare."

"You can't, stay up all night."

"I'll try." He said calmly.

Athena sighed and didn't want to argue with him especially after hearing his mother yell about her son.

"Listen Gohan, you can't avoid going to sleep maybe theirs something Elaine can do."

"I hope it doesn't require being stuck with a needle."

"Don't worry it may not have nothing to do with that. Listen, I want you to rest will talk later." Athena smiled and kissed him passionately. She left out the room thinking about an idea to get his nightmares to stop, she went to her lab.

She walked in her lab and was met by her flying computer. "Zero, can you bring up for me my dream machine."

"Mrs. Princess, I thought you hated using that thing." Said Zero.

"Actually I did, but Gohan is having a problem with nightmares and I want him to rest but he can't."

Zero changed different colors and the closet doors opened. Athena walked over to the machine and turned it on. "I think I need to upgrade this thing. Zero, I want you upgrade this machine for me to where dreams are like a reality, I'll be back in three hours." She said as she walked out. Three more flying computers that looked like Zero came to assist Zero in the upgrade.

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Some of you may wonder what she's going to do with that thing? You'll find out in the next chapter.