Hey you guys! How are you? Alright, here is the next chapter of my little fic. I got great reviews the last time, lets see if w can do it again, lol. I don't own DBZ, although if I did, Goku wouldn't have died nearly as much, but anyways on with the fic!

Roses and Swans

Birds chirped cheerfully outside and flew peacefully throw the air. They happily mingled and danced along the old cherry blossom tree outside Chichi's window. That is, until a single black bird soared through the sky on unruly raven wings, and flew past them. The tree became quiet and suddenly all the birds took to the sky, and began their southward journey that normally came around this time of year. The single black bird landed on the windowsill in Chichi's room, and peered inside. The room was tidily kept and the only thing that seemed out of place was a tiny hairbrush located on the vanity. The bird looked over at the king sized bed and grew increasingly engrossed in the tiny pregnant woman sleeping soundly. Her hair was thrown across all the pillows, and her arms held tight to a small boy that seemed to have crept out of his bed in the night. Her arm was draped over him protectively as his drool proceeded to land on tiny pillows on the bed. The black bird almost seemed to laugh to itself as a small glisten of silver past through its eyes.

Finally, after it had watched the sleeping mother and child for a while, it turned its head to the cherry blossom outside the window. Something was calling to it, and it knew it was time to continue on with the other birds. It lifted it wings to fly off the windowsill, but before it did, is sang a slow sweet song to the sleeping mother, and waited. It only took a few short moments for a reply in the form of a groan to escape her lips, but when it did, it flapped its ruffled wings and fly quickly into the sunny sky.

Chichi rolled onto her back with a tiny groan. Her back ached, and her side felt just as sore as when she fell a few years back. Slowly she opened hr eyes and looked to the ceiling. There were no cracks in her white matted ceiling, only a small black feather floating over her head which gave her a smile first thing in the morning. Rolling to her side, she slowly lifted herself up, and slid out of bed.

She stretched to the left, stretched to the right and lifted her arms towards the ceiling. This had to be the best damn night's sleep she ever did have! Even though her body ached she felt so refreshed and bubbly. She turned and began making up her large bed, making sure to re-tuck Gohan, and give him a sweet kiss on his forehead. Walking slowly, she made her way over to her vanity and quietly opened the drawers. She pulled out a small dress she hadn't worn since she was last pregnant with Gohan, and a large white towel. She gathered her other personal belongings, and finally, went on her way to the shower.

She whistled and sang as her bare feet padded their way into the tiny bright bathroom. The room sparkled of silver plumbing and the peach tiles smiled brightly for her as she closed the door behind her. The mirror was behind her and for the first time in a long time she actually stopped and looked at herself. Her hair actually did have a bit of its shine back, maybe it was from her brushing it last night. And her body, aside from what the new baby was bringing, everything on her had stayed in place. Sure her face was rounder and she had dimples in her cheeks, but all that radiated her and made her shine. Her legs were just as curvy and vivacious as he day she married Goku, and the rest of her body? Well, lets just say she would surely put Bulma to shame. Laughing to herself over her suddenly bout of silliness, she quickly undressed and showered.

Today was gonna be a good day she could tell. It was gonna be a real great day. Maybe her and Gohan should take a trip somewhere…Anywhere. Yeah he would like that. All he ever seemed to do was really study. That's all she ever made him do. She felt a pang of guilt, but then realized, that it was really for his own good. She wanted her son to have the best lifestyle, even if that meant sacrifices now. Suddenly the word appeared twice to her…Sacrifices… she really did hate that word. The thought of it brought a scowl to her face. Tears threatened to invade her happiness, and take away her glee, until a small black bird shot in through the bathroom window and chirped loudly. Chichi immediately shot into action. She darted out of the shower, and grabbing a towel, shielded her naked body. Picking up a toilet plunger, she stabbed at the bird as if the rubber would actually cause it harm. The bird seemed to laugh at her and teased her more darting and flying about, until finally it had its fun and darted back out the window.

That had really taken a lot out of her and turned to put the plunger down, and caught sight of herself in the mirror. She burst out laughing at how she really did look a mess. Her hair was all over the place and the towel hung half off her covering nothing more than her stomach. And a plunger! What was she thinking? She continued laughing until she had to sit on the toilet for support. The door mirror showed her just how ridiculous she looked, sitting on a toilet, laughing with a plunger in her hands and a towel begging to be released, and she laughed more. She laughed and laughed till she cried and her stomach begged her to stop. When she finally managed to regain herself, she was full spirited and beaming with happiness. Turning off the shower she neglected until then, she quickly dressed and dumped her clothes in the hamper. Pushing back her hair, she opened the door and prepared for the fun filled day.

She quickly padded down the steps as if she were 5 again and dashed into the kitchen. She opened her oven and pulled out a load of pots and pans and began her normal 5-course breakfast for Gohan. She hummed as she pulled a fresh loaf of bread from the oven, and sang as she flipped the pancakes and eggs. She danced to herself as she sliced the bread and quickly made sandwiches. God today was gonna be a real great day! She twirled around and stopped just in time to see a wet and wide-eyed Gohan standing in front of her.

Good Morning Gohan!

Morning Mom. Umm, what are you up to?

Well I just thought that maybe we should do something fun today that's all. Sit down and let me get your breakfast. Did you wash up yet?

Yes mom.

Did you wash behind your ears Gohan!

Yes mom.

Okay, well just settle in your seat and I'll bring your plate. I've decided that I won't make you study today… but that's just for today, your gonna work other wise all right?

Really! Okay mom.

After you finish breakfast and while I'm washing the dishes I need you to go pack your overnight bag all right? We're going camping.

Okay!

Just then Chichi placed three large plates in front of Gohan who immediately began to attack his plate with a large smile on his face and soap bubbles appearing from behind his ears. Chichi picked up her apron from around her waist and quickly wiped Gohan's ears. A large smile creeped across her face, as she made her way over to the sink, and began washing the pots. A camping trip! Just like the ones we used to go on. She happily scrubbed for the first time in a long time, today was gonna be a beautiful day.

Suddenly the black bird gave a chirp, and flew from the kitchen window…. He would make sure that today, was indeed a wonderful day.

You guys I am soo sorry! I know that that was kind of rushed considering how the first chapter was, but I assure you, the rest of the chapters will be better. Hope to hear from you guys! Bye!