Chapter 10- Homecoming
Going full speed on the way home, the ship touched down on Earth in only 3 days after it's departure from New Namek. As the door opened onto the Capsule Corp. grounds, the group found themselves in the midst of a party. All their family and friends were standing there, decorations and food everywhere. "WELCOME HOME!" "Wow. We should go to Namek more often!", said Goku, who stepped off first and hugged his wife. Vegeta stepped off next and Bulma rushed over to him. "Oh Vegeta! Your arm, let me-" Vegeta cut her off, "I don't need you help, woman." Vegeta walked away from everyone and went inside. Piccolo came off next, Gohan shortly behind him. "OH GOHAN SWEETY!", screamed Chi-chi, as she ran towards her son and grappled him in a massive bear hug. "M-Mom. Too tight. I can't breath.", said the boy. "Oh, sorry honey. I'm so glad you're ok. I was so worried. I love you so much.", Chi-chi said, and she kissed her son's forehead. Gohan blushed, "Mom…" "Hey Goku!", yelled Krillin, who was holding a drink and standing with Yamcha and Tien. "You should've brought us, man.", said Yamcha. "Sorry guys. There wasn't even that much room in the ship to begin with." "Just glad to see Gohan is ok. Kami told us what was happening, and we were with him every second after. He was keeping us informed on what was going on.", said Tien. Vegeta stepped back outside, with a makeshift sling on his broken arm, and sat down. "Let's get this party started!", said Mrs. Briefs. The group partied until late that night.
Goku and his family got home from the party at about midnight. Goku and Gohan sat at the kitchen table and told Chi-Chi about their adventure. "I don't remember anything after that," said Gohan, "I woke up on the ship." "Vegeta saved us all. He killed Tarian, when I was out of energy." "Vegeta…maybe he does have a heart.", said Gohan, who started to laugh. Goku and Chi-chi laughed along with him. Chi-chi looked at her watch. "Ok, kiddo. Time for bed.", she said. "Ok, mom.", he said. Gohan ran into his room and changed out of his training outfit. His mother and father walked in as he was putting his nightshirt on. His father tucked him into bed and kissed him on the head, and then Chi-chi did. "Good night, Gohan. I love you.", said Chi-chi. "I love you too.", Gohan said. Chi-chi stood and started out of the room. His father stood and started out to. "Dad?", Gohan asked, when his father was at the doorway. Goku turned, "Yes?" Gohan looked at his father and asked, "The nightmares will be gone?" Goku smiled, "Yes son. Nothing but sweet dreams from now on." Gohan smiled and repeated, "Sweet dreams." Goku turned off the light and closed the door. Gohan rolled over, and for the first time in two months, was able to peacefully sleep.

The End.

Thanks:
Vegetachik, as always.
John, for helping me name Tarian.
Alex, for pestering me to finish.