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The Fallen Angel

Chapter One : Alone

Gone……again.

He had been gone for five years now. He doesn't seem to have any qualms at leaving her. Never giving her a second thought when he left. Is she so insignificant to him?

'I guess I am……' unbidden tears rolled down her cheeks. All these years her live have been revolved around him and their sons, but what had it done to her? Leave her broken and so damn miserable. 'Why do you have to do this to me? Why?'

Dong…dong…dong…dong…dong… It is five in the evening. Time to prepare dinner. Goten will be returning soon.

Chi Chi let out a soft sigh and stood up to go to the kitchen. Now her days were spent preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for her family. They would normally join her for dinner once in a while. Gohan had moved out with Videl to leave near the city so that it would be more convenient for them and Pan. Goten still stayed with her, but he seems so busy with his things and her new girlfriend, Paris. He was hardly around.

How time flies when your love ones are around you. Alas, it doesn't last. Her boys grew up so fast and had their own life. They no longer need her. They would rather spend time with Bulma and the gang than with her. It seems rather weird that they rarely invite her over. Her boys would just go to the gathering without telling her.

'Guess I didn't mean anything to them anymore too. How like their father.' Chi Chi thought with a bitter laugh.

Ring…ring… ring…

"Hello, Son residence. Oh! Goten, it's you. It's late, when are you returning? Oh…you're going over to Bulma's place? Not coming back for dinner? Ok…bye." She stared at the phone for a minute and slowly slipped down and buried her face in her hand.

She suddenly felt so lonely. First her husband, than her Gohan. Now Goten too. Why is everyone leaving her? Does anyone love her at all? Loneliness is something she had to bear these few years. Everyone keeps leaving her.

'Maybe I should go over. Mixing around friends may make me feel better. Hope Bulma doesn't mind.

After 2 hours of preparing and driving, Chi Chi finally reached Capsule Corp. She walked up the pathway and quietly let herself in. 'Everyone must be in the hall.'

She heard laughter coming from the hall and smiled. 'Looks like they are having fun.' As she neared the door, she froze. The laughter sounded familiar. It sounded like…Goku. Is it possible? He is back? But why didn't he come to me?

Chi Chi shook her head. 'No…stop imagining things. Goku is gone. He left. LEFT ME.'

"Goten, why didn't you bring her along?" Chi Chi paused again. She stood by the door, not moving. Trying to listen.

"Don't feel like it. Just wanna have a day off without her."

"Good. I would rather not have her coming here and making comments about herself." Bra commented scornfully.

"Hey, don't say that about her. It's just her being herself."

"Come on, you yourself know what she is like. She is damn bloody irritating." Murmurs of agreements could be heard.

"Hey, that is enough." Goten snarled.

"Fine."

"Goku, why aren't you with Chi Chi? Didn't you tell her you are back?"

"Ah…I'm going to after this, Bulma. I want to be let you guys know first since you are having a gathering here." Chi Chi's heart seized. It is HIM. He is here. With them. Talking about her. How could they? How could HE? He rather be with them, than with her.

"I don't think that is necessary." Vegeta said pointing at the door.

Seconds later, the door opened, revealing Chi Chi. Hair tied back in a bun, she wore her usual Chinese clothing, instead of happiness, her expression was blank. The only emotions shown in her eyes were sadness, disappointment and pain.

"Chi Chi… come in side. I didn't know you would come." Bulma managed to croak out. She moved closer to welcome her in. however, each step she takes, Chi Chi would also take a step back. Confused, Bulma turned to look at Goku.

"Hahaha…I guessed you found out. I'm back Chi Chi." Goku let out a nervous laugh. He knew he is going to get it. He knew Chi Chi well, she always remain quiet before she blows her top. He braced himself for her explosion, but was surprise when it didn't come.

"I actually wanted to surprise you." Goku tried to get a reaction from her. But nothing came from her. Her head remained bowed, screening her face from the people in the room.

Everyone remained silent. They know this is between Goku and Chi Chi. They had no right to interfere. All they can do now is watch Chi Chi's temper to blow up.

"Do I mean so little to you?" the question came out in a whisper.

Goku froze. 'Why is she asking me this? Didn't she know how much she means to me?' He opened his mouth to answer her when she stopped him.

"No more. There will be no more."

"No more what mum?" Gohan moved forward. He begins to worry. He had never seen his mother behaving in such a manner. It scares him. "Dad really wanted to give you a surprise. Please mum, listen to dad."

"Yeah mum." Goten went over to her.

"I think it really is my destiny to remain alone. No more trying to change my miserable fate. No more." Chi Chi lifted her head and look Goku strait in the eye.

"I really did love you." A sad smile on her face, she went over to Goku and slowly leaned in for a kissed. Goku held onto her tightly and smiled.

'Everything is alright now.' Goku thought. He could see Gohan and his family and Goten relaxing. The gang all let out a sigh of relief.

"Lets party!" Goku yelled. Soon laughter filled the room once again. Goku had his hand around his wife's waist. Chi Chi had really scared him good this time. For a moment there, he thought Chi Chi is going to leave him. He gently shook his head. No, she loves him. She will never leave him. Right?

He looked down to find Chi Chi looking at him too. She tip-toed and whispered into his ear. "I love you. It is for the best. I can't defy them any longer. It's killing me. Good-bye." She kissed him softly on his lips and pulled away.

"Chi…what do you mean good-bye?" Goku shouted. He suddenly felt cold.

Everyone in the room turned to look at them.

"I'm sorry Goku. It's better this way. I…I…can't defy them any longer. Good- bye"

Suddenly, a flash of golden light blinded them. When they opened their eyes, Chi Chi was gone. All that was left was the ribbon she tied her hair with.

"Chi...?" Goku whispered. When his mind finally take in that he had lost the only woman he had ever loved, the room was filled with his anguish roar.