DISCLAMER: I DO NOT OWN DRAGONBALL Z OR ANYTHING ELSE MENTIONED IN THIS STORY!
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"talking"
'thinking'
Unsolved Mysteries
Chapter 4: Planning to Meet The Parents
"I want to see her, Krillin. If I don't, then there won't be any closure and she'll be spending the rest of her life looking for both me and 17." 18 stated.
"18, are you sure you want to do this? I mean, you just found out about your past life less than an hour ago."
"Yes, I know. I feel obligated to see her, but I also want to go. She deserves to know I'm alive and well. I just don't know how I will tell her that I can't find my brother, and that I have no memory of her or anything else." 18 stared at her untouched dinner, while Marron was playing with her food.
"Well, you could just go see her and then wait a little bit to tell her about your memories being lost." Krillin sighed. "You're right, though. Since you are alive she does deserve to know you're alright."
18 looked at her husband. "I just don't know how I'm going to tell her I'm married…she'll probably be upset that she missed my wedding."
"Maybe, but it's not your fault. You didn't even know who any of your past friends and family were." Silence filled the room until Krillin spoke again. "So, when did you want to go?"
"The weekend in only a couple days away. I was just thinking maybe this weekend. Even though the town I used to live in is across the country from here, we can get there fast by flying ourselves. I want you to come with me, Krillin…"
"Okay, but wouldn't you want to go to your mother's house alone the first time you see her?"
"Yes, but I want you to fly over there with me. We could get a motel for a couple days, you could help me find the house my parents live at, and you could wait in the car or something…I don't know. I know I want to fly over there, but we should take the car in a capsule and drive it while we are in town so people don't freak out when they see two people flying."
"Yeah, you're right about that part. I can call Chi-Chi and ask her if she could watch Marron for us. I'm sure she wouldn't care, she likes kids. And, Marron will have Gohan and Goten to play with."
"But, before we go, I need to go buy a wig and some sunglasses."
"Why?" Krillin did not know why 18 wanted to buy such things.
"Because I need to disguise myself when we get to that town. That show said it was a small town, and so I am bound to get recognized either by someone who saw me on TV, or someone who used to know me. And, since I'm a cyborg and haven't aged, I could get recognized very easily."
"Oh, I didn't think of that. You're right, though."
"When I reach my family's house, I'll take off the wig and sunglasses. Jeez, I still don't know how I'm going to say I'm a cyborg now. My 'mother' will most likely not believe a damn word I say."
It was night time now and 18 was getting Marron ready for bed. 18 was tired and thought about going to bed herself. It had been a big day for her, so she was tired and emotionally drained, and thought about sleeping it off for the night.
After getting Marron into her pink bunny pajamas, Krillin came in and the two tucked their little girl into bed. After Marron had closed her eyes, they walked out and 18 turned off the light.
"I'm going to bed, Krillin. I know I never go to bed this early, but…it's been a long day."
It was only eight o' clock, a few hours before 18 normally went to bed. "Alright, I will just be down here watching some TV. It's still early and so I'll try to call Chi-Chi."
"Okay. Good night." 18 said as she gave her husband a good night kiss. "I love you."
"Good night. I love you, too." With a small smile 18 made her way upstairs.
Krillin went to the phone and dialed Chi-Chi's number.
"Hello?" Chi-Chi answered the phone.
"Hey, Chi-Chi, it's Krillin."
"Oh, hi Krillin. How are things going?"
"Oh, fine I guess. Listen, could you do me a favor?" Krillin asked.
"Sure, anything."
"18 and I are going out of town for the weekend and we were wondering if you could take care of Marron. Would that be too much trouble?"
"I'd love to, Krillin. So, what are you going out of town for—"
Krillin cut Chi-Chi off. "18 just wants to go…uh…somewhere." Krillin knew that was a bad answer, but he did not want to tell Chi-Chi the real reason.
"Oh, I get it…you want time alone don't you?" Chi-Chi said with a snicker.
"No, Chi-Chi, it's not like that!...Never mind. Can I bring Marron over Saturday morning?"
"Sure, Krillin. Not a problem."
"Thanks Chi-Chi. I'll talk to you later!"
"Bye, Krillin."
Both Krillin and Chi-Chi hung up their phones.
After 18 got changed into her pajamas, she went into the bathroom to get her comb. On her way back the bedroom she shared with Krillin, she passed by Marron's room. She slowly opened the door and saw Marron with her eyes still open.
"Mommy!" The little girl exclaimed.
"Hey, little one." 18 picked up Marron from her bed and Marron wrapped her little arms around her mother's neck. "How would you like to go sleep on the big bed with mommy and daddy tonight?"
"Yay!." 18 gave a small laugh. This time she was not being over protective, she just wanted her little girl with her.
18 walked back into her and Krillin's room and climbed into the bed and under the covers with Marron in her arms. She reached over and turned off the lamp. Little Marron just lay in her mother's arms with her head on 18's chest. She fell asleep right away, as did 18.
A/N: Hhhmm…is it just me, or is this chapter a little longer than the others? I don't know. I hope you liked this! Please REVIEW! I would like that very very much!
