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Chichi although the last to fall asleep was also the first to wake, smiling at Goku's now louder snoring. He was sprawled out in a star shape, her still resting on his gently rising and falling chest. She sat up slowly and stretched, her tired body telling her to rest again, but she had to sort breakfast, and if they were to discover what was causing this fire at her castle they would have to get going soon. She nudged Goku gently on the shoulder and kissed him gently whispering it was time to get up in his ear. He looked so cute as one eye opened and he yawned, squinting lightly as the sunlight invaded his eyes. She was in a hurry they had used up enough time already, she really wanted to find this Bansho fan and save her father from that terrible fire that raged inside her castle.

Goku was up and thinking about breakfast, whining impatiently at Chichi who just sat there. After a few minutes he became worried and sat himself beside her, his stomach growling constantly.

"Chichi is something wrong?" He asked sadly

Chichi shook her head slightly, and looked at him smiling, but he could tell it was fake.

"Nope, I'm fine. Everything's fine" She said returning his kiss, fully aware that he didn't at all believe her, but glad that he just left it, she really didn't want to argue with him, she just wanted to get going and save her Dad.

"Goku who were those people that tried to steal the fan from us?" Chichi asked seriously.

"Oh them, i remember bumping into him a lot in my childhood, especially the first time i was searching for the dragonballs with Bulma. He locked us in his castle and stole my four star ball, somehow we got out. Can't remember how though?" He replied with a confused expression.

"Oh, why did he want the Fan"

"No idea" Goku replied scratching his head and laughing.

They reached Chichi's kingdom the villagers were still working hard to put the fire out, but with little affect, it was still as bad now as it was when they left. Goku quickly hopped off Nimbus and waved the fan towards the fire, its mighty wind raging through the flames. Nothing happened, so he waved again, a light rain falling, still nothing, he waved again a storm forming over head and heavy rain fell and still nothing happened, the fire still stood. Its flames raging faster, it's heat more searing, blazing on and on.

"Baba why isn't it working!" Goku shouted angrily

"I'm not sure, it should work" she shouted back looking into her crystal ball "Goku, go south till you reach some giant gates, in there you will find the Magic furnace, ask the guardians and they may help you. But hurry"

Goku nodded his head, wiping the tears from Chichi's face and placing her upon Nimbus, jumping on himself and racing towards the south as fast as they could cope with. The gates were huge, like the gates to hell, decorated with the golden heads of many demons usually found in nightmares.

He was hot and tired, it wasn't everyday you almost got burned to a crisp trying to seal a hole in a giant furnace. He was sat on the floor legs crossed panting deeply as he tried to calm down, not amused at the guardian and his Grandfathers laughs at him. But now the Ox King should be safe and he could go get married. He could see the happiness in Chichi's eyes, the pride for him, the worry on her face slowly fading as she ran to him, hugging him tightly and kissing his face continuously. They smiled and helped the other to their feet, Goku glanced over to his Grandpa sad that he would again have to say goodbye, they hugged slightly and Gohan once again congratulated him, wishing them a good and happy life.

Goku stood smiling as he watched the happy reunion between Chichi and the Ox King. They had both worked hard to stop that fire. Chichi especially, she had been so strong and brave these last few days, pulling herself through this hard time with very little help. He felt his heart swell with something, more than pride or happiness, more than ambition or desire, twice as strong as the feeling he got with her in that cave. He was smiling wildly when Chichi looked over at him, his eyes right on her. Her Father had left to arrange the wedding for later and she really couldn't wait, years of dreaming and fantasizing finally coming true. She would have her man, her Goku, her soul mate. She walked over to him and held him, happiness raging through her body, he hugged her back still slightly confused about the wedding and what it was but glad that he was going through it with Chichi, he held her to his frame her head barely touching his shoulder. She looked him in the eyes and knew he loved her, she could see it there, still only small but she knew it could grow with time. She kissed him hard, her tongue invading his sweet mouth, battling his in an all out battle of passion both not caring who won, their hands roaming the others body, admiring the soft skin or frame.

A loud cough broke the couple apart, who both stood flushing red as they looked up at the Ok-King, Goku not letting go of Chichi's hand as he rubbed his thumb over her soft silky flesh and waited for Chichi's father to speak.

"Well you two had better get some rest for tomorrow. It's going to be a busy day and you'll have to be up bright and early for your big day. Some of the villagers have lent us a capsule each for the night. One for each of us" He said as he pointed to a capsule house for each of them, before handing Chichi her dress who hugged it tightly, then kissing Goku on the lips softly and wishing him good night before heading to her house to rest.

Goku watched her walk off towards her capsule and joy rose in his heart as he watched, his future clearing, still unsure of what would happen in his life, still unsure what he would do, but one thing was sure; that which ever way he went, whatever he done, she would be there, his Chichi she would be there by his side and he by hers. He couldn't wait till tomorrow the day that would seal his life forever, for eternity, an eternity with Chichi.