The Legend of Gohan
Book The First
Chapter 1
PROCLAIMER: Gohan is the coolest DragonBall and Anime/Manga character of all time. A man who created in my humble opinion the greatest Manga/Anime Ever! DRAGONBALL.
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3 Months Before Gohan's Birth
999 years and 6 months after the Death the Super Saiyan
Millennia Since the Ascendants Walked
0 B.G (Before Gohan)
Stepping out of his car the OX-King made his way to the couple who were waiting at their front door.
"Hi Dad, your just in time for dinner" His daughter said with a smile. And with that she detached herself from her husband and stepped inside to go and warm up the dinner she had prepared for her family. Finding himself alone with Goku the OX-King was surprised at the level of power radiating from the young man. The raw energy though large was warm and gentle and the mighty OX-King was again in awe of his son-in-law.
"So Goku" He said. "How are you doing my lad."
"I'm doing great" Goku replied with a big smile. "I've been getting some training done lately and I feel better than ever". He qualified.
"That's good, you never know when the next challenge is coming up, so you always have to stay on your toes. And who knows there might be someone around who would offer more than a challenge". The OX-King replied. He knew the impact that these words would have on the young man, having seen the Fighting Spirit of this young warrior in action. He was rewarded by a sparkle in Goku's eyes and the unconscious raising of the Ki.
"Are you serious. Man I haven't had a good fight since the World Tournament, and that was my toughest yet. It would be good to fight someone strong again." Goku excitedly said.
The OX-King chuckled. "That's my boy" he said while patting the young man on the shoulder.
The mismatched pair then made their way into the house, with the OX-King having to duck under the door frame to enter.
Chi-Chi was busy, in the kitchen warming up the large dinner she had prepared and she could overhear the conversation between her father and her husband. She had a frowned when she had heard her father mention someone who could fight with Goku, but the frown had melted away when she heard the excitement in her husbands voice and she had then continued warming up the dinner.
Even though she was 6 months Chi-Chi found that she had a lot of energy so it was not surprising to her at least that she needed ways to burn it off. She remembered that before she had gotten pregnant, she used to spar with Goku, having been an accomplished martial artist as well. Although she had not been adept at Ki manipulation she could still hold her own, in a technical fight having trained for a long time and having created and mastered her own fighting style which was based on the other styles she had come into contact with. The styles had varied from the Kame Sen'nin to traditional Karate and other disciplines and she had also done advanced weapons training and through that she had found a particular affiliation for the sword, finding that she was very adept at sword fighting.
Remembering all of this and the way Goku had reacted when told of a powerful fighter, an idea formed in Chi-Chi's mind. She then set the table and after saying Grace the small family sat down to eat.
When Chi-Chi had set the table Goku had been shocked to say the least the amount of food she had set on the table and the amount that was left in the kitchen sent him into a state of shock. He could not believe how lucky he was to have a beautiful wife who could cook so much good food to keep him full, it was just too much. Calming down a bit Goku inventoried the food: there were two full turkey's on the table, a mountain of flavored and plain rice, a well done roast, there was fried, baked and grilled fish, there was a gravy boat that was filled with rich thick gravy, there were sweet, baked and boiled potatoes, a large fresh salad filled with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives feta cheese and other ingredients. It was a feast and Goku knew he was going to enjoy it. As soon as they said grace he dived into the meal, consuming large portions of everything on offer. He was not surprised to see Chi-Chi also consuming large portions having seen her appetite grow with the pregnancy and he knew that as a cook Chi-Chi primarily took pride in the fact that others enjoyed her meals but recently she had taken to enjoying the whole aspect of a meal, the cooking and the eating, and he loved it all the more. When the current course was cleared Goku looked up to await the next course, when he noticed a peculiar look on his wife's face. She had a knowing smile that said to him she had come up with an idea and that it involved him somehow. Anything else besides that he couldn't tell, he was very good at reading people when it came to fighting but when it came to his wife nothing could be predicted, she was a mystery in most aspects. Knowing that he would find out what the smile was about soon, Goku then turned to next that his wife had placed on the table.
The OX-King was enjoying himself greatly, he had long since accepted the eating habits of his son-in-law and recently to his daughters so he was by no means disgusted or put off. He just made sure that he got a proper share and that he was satisfied. He was happy about the Chi-Chi's and Goku's domestic situation and he had seen how happy they were and it reminded him of his wife. The OX-Queen had been a beautiful woman with a heart of gold. A slight frame accented by an hourglass figure, with long ebony hair, a sun kissed tan, full lips and beautiful big eyes .She had for a time stilled the restless warrior king in him and she had showed him the joy of a loving family. She had also helped him carry the burden of destiny and she had gifted him with the most precious being in his life, his wonderful daughter. For a time they had lived in peace but it had been short lived. His wife had fallen sick when their daughter was three years old and he had moved Heaven and Earth to try and cure her, first getting the best doctors and when they could do nothing he had gone to Gohan and Muten Roshi who then contacted Baba and finally Korrin. They had all said there was nothing they could do, she had come to the world and fulfilled her destiny and that had brought back the words spoken to him when he was a young man, by an unknown yet divine force. He had come to the OX-King in a vision and had told him to go to Muten Roshi and that he had a great destiny and a great burden to help bring about the hope and salvation of existence. Foolishly he had thought he was that hope and being a King he would give it to his people but that had changed when Baba had placed a hand on his pregnant wife's womb and had proclaimed in a different tone.
"Your daughter shall be great and your grandson greater still." Baba had said. "Your daughters Will shall shape all that is to come and through her actions will the prophecy be fulfilled. Hearken unto me O King, of the Line of Gaia, great deeds and great sorrows await you and yours issue, but that hath ever been the fate of those chosen to stand apart."
These words were for him and him alone.
His wife had passed on and there was sorrow but hope as well for he knew they would meet again, such was Fate to live in the mortal world, to perform exceptional tasks and to receive the reward of a small place in the Other World. He knew all this now for Baba had shown him Other World in her crystal ball and she had also brought back his wife for a day. So it was all a matter of time.
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There was something else the Great Witch Uranai Baba had said to the OX-King that he had been made to forget.
"She shall be the Mother of The Dragon King" Baba had intoned to end her plunge into the river of prescience.
This statement was important in that it would mark the first time since Gaia that an heir would be born under the sign of the Dragon. Fate and Destiny it seems synonyms that were in fact different. It was one's Fate to be responsible for their time and their impact on that time but it was one's Destiny that spoke of possibilities. It was simply what a person had to do and what they could do. Fundamental ideas that were but a part of a larger whole.
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Snapping out of his thoughts, the OX-King was greeted by wonderful desserts being placed on the table. It seemed Chi-Chi had out done herself: she had baked 3 Dark Forest Triple layered Chocolate Fudge Cakes, A dozen pies raging from apple to blueberry, dozens of chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, 4 Swiss rolls all served with home made ice cream and whipped cream and accompanied by delicious cups of brewed coffee. The OX-King was in for a treat.
After the meal was over Goku helped Chi-Chi clear the table and he also helped her was the dishes. The mountain of dishes were easily cleaned thanks to the swift work of Goku and Chi-Chi and pretty soon the small family found themselves in the living room in front of a small fire enjoying each others company. Chi-Chi was snuggled closely with her hands resting on her stomach and Goku had wrapped his arms around her and the OX-King was sitting n the recliner digesting his meal. The whole setting was peaceful and relaxed. The peace was stilled by an exclamation from Chi-Chi who jolted up a bit. Goku immediately asked what was the matter and his wife turned to him with an expression of pure joy.
"The baby just kicked" she said, taking Goku's arm and placing it on her belly. A moment passed, a moment in which Goku thought nothing was going to happen when a felt a slight bump under his hand that could have only come from his wife's belly. The look of joy was mirrored on the couples faces as they felt their baby move. The OX-King also stepped close and was allowed to feel the baby move who had suddenly become very active. The small family stayed like that completely enthralled by their expectant additions actions. Goku being the most acute of the three was the first to feel the subtle free formed Ki that emanated from Chi-Chi's body, it felt as if something was reaching out and touching him yet not completely aware. It was more instinct than anything. Caught up in this new sensation Goku was brought back to reality by a gasp from Chi-Chi and looking at her he knew she felt the same thing. Both looked to the OX-King and he nodded his head signaling that he too felt the Ki. It was unexplainable, Goku had never felt something like this before.
"Chi-Chi" he said in a whisper of awe "its amazing I've never felt something like this before" he finished speaking mind.
"Neither have I Goku" she replied the joy evident in her voice.
"This is wonderful" the OX-Kings exclaimed. "A true miracle". And standing up he stepped outside. Only to return a short while later with a digital camera to forever capture the moment.
Goku looked up in to camera and smiled, holding his wife closer and resting both their hands on her belly they smiled for the camera. With a click, shutter and flash the first picture of many was taken.
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Far away thousands of miles above the Earth, Kame, the Kami of Earth stopped in his contemplation and felt something brush against his senses, something new and unique and he could not help the smile on his face, as the Ki washed over him and though the contact was brief one thing passed through his mind "Son Goku".
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And in a dessert I a remote part of the Earth a silently meditating floating a meter above the ground in the Lotus position is troubled by a strange Ki and to him it whispers of change. And across distance and space a mental thought from his other, flashes through his defenses and a name comes unbidden to his lips "Son Goku".
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