Hey everyone, I want to appologize that this chapter took so long. Not only was November a massivly busy month for games(CoD, Halo, Assassins creed) but also have had a certification I had to study for to keep my job as a personal trainer, which i passed with a 92%!anyway, now that that is taken care of ill have more time now to relax and write out stories and games. Originaly I was going to have this chapter longer, will expmain at the end incase you dont want spoilers. anyway, onward to the usual formalities.
Also the picture on the cover is a drawing I did of how I see Gohana in my head.
disaimer: I only own Raina, I dont own anything else...does Gohana count as an OC? lol(serious question sorta)
Goten sat impatiently on the couch watching tv in his good suit. He just kept flipping through the channels to find something fun to watch as his Saturday morning cartoons had ended. Still, he had to find something to watch as he couldn't stand going near his mother or sisters right now. He was ready to go and didn't understood why it took them so long to get ready and they would get impatient when he kept pestering them. Even Gohana, who usually would just shower and change, got impatient when he tried to rush her when they were getting ready for parties.
Gohana had just finished her shower and was drying herself off. She had taken a nice hot shower to relax, and she felt so rested, having actually slept all night. No nightmares, no guilt trips, nothing. She felt the warmth from the hot water still against her and she stood there enjoying it's embrace. The air was still warm and relaxing from the water and her skin still felt the heat as well. Slowly it started going away though so Gohana got out and grabbed her towel and started to dry soft.
Cathing herself in the mirror, she kept looking over her body at all the little scars that she had obtained over the years. Ending on the largest which was on her left shoulder, she softly rubbed the area with her other hand. It was the first time she ever really thought too much about them in any other way than reminders of her past battles. She smiled softly and just continued to dry herself off.
Putting on her matching bra and panties, Gohana grabbed her comb and started to try straightening our her hair as much as she usually could. Thanks to her Saiyan heritage her hair was always rather wild, but she refused to iron it straight like Chichi kept wanting. Raina somewhat did so but she never liked it much either as she liked Gohana's hair and her own acted slightly like her older sisters. She knew her mother would try to do something nice with her hair so she took extra time to comb it for when her mother would fix it up. Would at the very least save her the scolding while she pulled the comb through her hair.
Taking one more look at herself in the mirror, Gohana exited the bathroom and headed towards her room. She was the last to shower as Chichi let her sleep a little more, she went in and found an orange silk dress similar to what her mother wore from time to time. Sighing to herself Gohana went over to it and held it up and then noticed it was different. Usually her mother would have her wear more conventional dresses and would stick to her body. But this one was longer, instead of stopping mid thigh it looked like it would extend almost to her feet. Not only that but she noticed it was slit along the sides, which Gohana couldn't help but smile a little at. She would be able to freely move around her legs as well.
'Wow, mom is taking into account what I said about her dressing me!' she happily though.
Glad her mother picked something that she could easily move in, she set it back down and went over to her dresser. Grabbing a hair tie she held it in her teeth as she reached back and started collecting her hair behind her head. Securing her hair tie at the base of the bundle of hair, she grabbed another comb and tried to help manage its wildness a little more. After a few minutes of no success she just put the comb down. All she managed to do was let the hair look more managed but still had that wild look to it. While it mostly stayed spiked and wild in the front as usual, the back just looked like giant spiked strands She figured her mother would fix that, she somehow always managed to get her wild hair to look civilized , somewhat. She never did like it though as it involved hair spray and bobby pins. Returning to her bed, she gently grabbed the dress and carefully put it on, making sure she didn't rip it. Once she had it on she took one last look in the mirror.
Happy with how she looked, Gohana took a twirl around in front of her full length mirror, one of the few girly traits her mother always said she had. She knew the rest was up to her mother as she wouldn't put on any make up, she opened her door to find Raina standing there as if she was about to knock.
"Oh, Raina. You look so pretty!" Gohana knelt down to her little sisters level and smiled, causing Raina to beem with happiness.
"Nee-chan, you look gorgeous!" Raina replied, suddenly embracing her in a big hug. "Happy Birthday!"
Gohana smiled and returned her sisters hug. When they seperated, Gohana stood up and couldn't help but smile back at her little sister. She looked a lot how she looked when she was her age, minus her hair being more manageable in the back.
"Thanks Raina, is mom ready for me yet?" she asked.
"Mmm, I think so. She was ready a little while ago and just finished getting me ready."Raina said questioningly as she looked up at the ceiling as she did when in though.
Nodding, Gohana went to her moms room guessing thats where she was as she didnt think she would be cooking anything else. Peering in, sure enough, she saw her mother sitting at her make up dresser and walked over. Chichi caught site of Gohana through the mirror and got up and smiled.
"Oh my little girl is growing up to be such a beautiful women." Chichi happily said with her eyes glazed over with joy.
"Um, Mom, I'm taller than you are." Gohana said blushing a little.
"Oh, you could be three times my size, you'll always be my little girl, even when you have a few kids following behind you. Now sit down and let me finish getting you ready." Chichi demanded, pointing to the chair as she stood up.
Sitting down, Gohana just sat there and let her mother do what she wanted. She could literally not put her own make up on, even lip stick she couldn't do on her own as she never did it herself. She didnt like wearing it, but accepted it on special occasions. Even when her mother accepted her training and fighting she kept pushing her to wear make up. It was just something Gohana had never wanted. she could always feel it on her skin and it wasn't fun for her. it didn't take long for Chichi to finish applying what little make up she was using, and she instantly went to Gohanas hair.
"Oh, thanks. For giving me a different dress than usual I mean." Gohana said realizing just how comfortable this dress was compared to every other dress she had worn in her life.
"Oh don't worry about it sweety. Honestly once I saw you actually wearing all the feminine cloths you bought with your new friends, I figured go with it the best I can. And you mentioned the only objection you had was movement. Not that your going to have to fight or anything but if it gets you to look your best, why fight it. It gets you to dress like a proper young lady, so I won't fight it. " She said as she started combing Gohana's hair smiling.
After another twenty minutes, Chichi was finally done getting Gohana ready. Standing up, Gohana turned around and looked at herself in the mirror and couldnt help but blush.
"Is that, really me?" She asked in shock.
"Trust me sweety, I keep saying to dress up for a reason." she said with her hands on her hips and smiled in victory.
Chichi had out done herself this time, Gohana's hair still had that wildness to it in the front, but in the back, her mother and braided it. the Braid rested just at her collar bone and the end of it was a puff or wild hair. But it looked smooth, not the eratic nature it usually had. Gohana was amazed as she had never even had her hair braided before. Even when it was much longer when she was young it was simply tied back like she preferred to have it. She had some simple snap on earrings on as well, and she couldn't really tell she was wearing make up, minus the eye liner or lipstick.
Chichi nodded in victory and set her stuff down and went to her dresser and pulled out a small box that was wrapped with a purple bow. Holding it out to Gohana who was still staring at herself in the mirror, she cleared her throat to catch her attention.
"Sweety, this is for you. It was something my mother gave to me right before she passed away, and I want you to have it."
Gohana was caught off guard and noticed the present and took it from her mom. Opening it carefully she noticed it was a jewlry box of some kind and opened it. Inside was a simple looking necklace, but even Gohana coud tell how elegant it was. The crystal in the center was a deep blue, and in the shape of a heart.
'So beautiful, it like Videl' eyes.' she thought then she blushed bright red as she realized what she just thought., 'Why did I just think about Videl' s eyes?'
Chichi noticed the blush on her daughters ckeecks, but decided not to question it. She just smiled as she saw Gohana place the box down on the dresser and clasp the necklace in place around her neck. Gently tracing it with her fingers, Gohana couldnt help but smile and then give her mother a hug.
"Its beautiful mother, I love it!"
It didnt take much longer for everyone to be ready and head into the jet copter. Gohana and the kids wanted to fly but Chichi forbade them from it, especially Gohana and Raina as she spent a lot of effort into their hair. So without much complaining they got in and relaxed as Gohana took the controls and flew off to Capsule Corp.
-capsule corp-
Bulma kept sipping her wine from its glass as she watched Master Roshi yet again get into trouble as he kept making passes at Launch in her more violent form. She remembered the last time they had this party he did the same thing towards both Chichi and herself. Still, she was glad to see that some things never changed, even if it was annoying.
"I swear Roshi, you touch me again and ill not only teach you a lesson, ill make Tien do the same!" Launch spat at him.
"Easy now Launch, I just tripped was all. Its an honest mistake. Cant you let an old man off the hook?" Roshi casually said.
"Accident my ass! you full on gropped me, in front of my husband no less!" She shouted pulling out a machine gun and unloaded it at Roshi, glad no one was behind him.
Tien just watched, a little annoyed at Roshi for copping a feel from his wife. Still, he knew not to interfere as she insisted on dealing with it herself every time. He just sat there next to Yamcha as Yamcha was happily snacking on bite sized snacks.
"Oh come on Tien, if Launch truly felt threatened she would ask you to take care of it. Besides he's always been like this."
"Yeah, your right. Still it doesnt sit well with me, Launch and I are married now after all." Tien said to his former rival now best friend.
Looking back he saw Launch storming off towards their direction and Launch sat in her seat next to Tien.
"I swear that man never changes." she said folding her arms.
Ox king had already arrived ahead of the rest of his family and he was currently sitting with Mr. Briefs, talking about the good ol days when they were younger. He missed the party last year due to an emergency in his kingdom, and he was wasting no time in catching up with everyone.
"Women, will you please tell me why I have to wear this ridiculous outfit?" Vegita demanded. He was already high strung from not training the last few days, and now Bulma made him wear a suit and tie, even though he kept the tie loose. Bulma kept putting it up but she gave up and just let him put the tie down. He was actually wearing it and she did tell him to just wear it after all.
"For the last time Vegita, you are going to be nice and civil. Its Gohana's birthday, and shes going to teach you how to master that second super sayian state of yours. not stop your whinning and sit down!" Bulma demanded causing Vegita to reluctantly sit down.
Looking over to Vegita, Bulma could tell how much pent up energy he had so she smiled and sighed. "Tell you what Vegita," she started and scooted closer to her husband so only he could hear, "you behave and not shout, not only will I cook your favorite meal tonight, ill send Trunks to Chichis tomorrow and you can do everything and anything youd like." She said with a smirk.
Vegita's face showed the surprise at her boldness, but the look on her face he could tell she was serious. He just gave a rare smile at her. "Fine, I'll play your little game."
A pair of figures could be seen decending from the sky, and soon Krillin landed carrying Marron, with 18 right behind him.
"Hey guys, been a while." Krillin said smiling.
Master Roshi soon hid behind Ox king as 18 glarred at him, and she smirked at his reaction from such a simple stare. Heading on over to Bma, Krilin carried Marron on his shoulders now as she happily giggled and waved her arms in the air.
"Faster daddy, faster."
"Alright sweety, hang on." He said and started slowly jogging now towards Bulma and Marron held onto his hair and wouldnt stop laughing.
Bulma just smiled as she sipped her wine watching Krillin with his daughter. She sometimes wished Vegita was more like Krillin towards Trunks, but she knew that wouldn't happen. He was not the type to show his emotion in the traditional sense.
"Hey Bulma, how you been? Is Gohana and the gang here yet?" He asked once he got to the table looking around seeing everyone but them.
"Hey there Krillin. And no, not yet but they will be soon. Chichi called a few minutes ago so maybe a half hour or so." She answered estimating the speed of the new cruiser she recently gave them.
Over the next half hour, everyone chatted about as everyone else showed up. Piccolo and Chaotzu showed up together having ran into each other along the way. Shortly after that Lime even arrived hopeing Gohana was already there. Not seeing her Lime went off to play with Marron and Trunks to pass the time. Bulma soon heard another jet copter getting close and just smiled.
"Looks like they're here."
Landing a little bit away from the party to not accidentally blow anything away, Gohana settled it down and powered off the jet. Opening the door, Raina and Goten rushed out and instantly made a dash to find Trunks. Chichi got out after them in an attempt to keep them in line but just sighed in frustration when they didnt listen to her. Stepping out, she made sure to grab her capsue with the food she made the day before.
Stepping out after her, Gohana put the jet back in its capsule and put it in the small bag she had. She headed over towards the part as everyone looked their way. Gohana started feeling a little self conscious as she still wasnt used to being all dressed up. Still she didn't let it bother her. Catching sight of Piccolo, she hurried up over to him. She hadn't seen him in a few months and had missed him. She was still so used to seeing him nearly every day, between being first trained by him, then the three years with the androids. Even a few years after the Cell Games she had spent a lot of time around him.
"Hey Piccolo."She said with a big smile on her face.
"Hey there kid, how you doing?" He asked with a small smile.
"Mmm well pretty good id say. Had a pretty hectic week." she said smiling while rubbing the back of her neck sheepishly.
"Yeah, I could sense everything, but I'm glad your alright kid. Your looking pretty good by the way. " he said.
Gohana smiled and just giggled a little, she knew what he meant by that even though what it actually meant.
Gohana spent a little bit of time catching up with Piccolo and the others left them be. Chichi was sitting with Bulma as the two of them were catching up with everything. they talked a lot, but had not hung out lately. While they chatted she kept glancing over at Gohana and Piccolo. Every party they had, it was usually him that Gohana went to first, followed by Krillin. They were always there for her and she had grown very close to them both over the years.
"So Chichi, what do you think about Gohana's sudden switch?" Bulma asked.
"I think its about time she started dressing like a lady rather than a fighter." Chichi said after a few seconds to register what was said. She knew what she was getting at though.
"Well, she is a fighter at heart. " Bulma pointed out.
"Honestly she says the same thing. But that doesn't excuss her to dress so, I dont know, like a hooligan. I havnt meet her new friends yet, but from what she's said, she feels like she fits in. Even though she is so different. its so nice seeig my little girl being able to finally act like a girl her age and make more friends who are normal." Chichi said smiling.
"You mean an Earthling girl? Honestly Vegita always says she acts like a typical female Saiyan, so I guess shes always been a girl a heart. Still, she had Lime, but Lime isn't quiet normal either. She's a fighter as well, not like the others though."
"You know I dont care about her acting like a Saiyan. Yeah its part of who she is, but she isn't going to find a husband by acting so tough all the time. Its about time she acts more ladylike."
Bulma couldn't deny that Chichi had a point. Gohana had always acted pretty tough since Namek. She seemed super shy the very first time they meet, but over the years she always saw her becoming tougher and far more confident in herself. A lot of the time the last several years she would even be covered in bruisee daily. Now it wasnt as often, but it didnt stop her from training like a mad man by human standards. It didn't stop her from getting shy around new people though. She was still very inocent in many ways though.
"You do have a point though. She's part human as well, so its good seeing her embracing both parts of her heritage. Still dont force anything Chichi. She's always been rebellious, and hell she can be even more stubborn than you sometimes."
"And what does that mean?" Chichi snapped.
"Just callin it how I see it." Bulma just smiled. Chichi looked a little annoyed for a few seconds but smiled in the end.
Gohana had been talking with Piccolo for a while, asking about some meditation training even during her party. Eventually Krillin walked over to get Gohana into the party and out of training mode.
"Hey, Gohana. This is a party, and your birthday. You cant stand there and talk about training all day."
Gohana just smiled and waved him off. "Hi Krillin!" She smiled.
Krillin couldn't help but blush a little. Gohana had grown into an exeptionally beautiful women the last several years, he would not deny that. still, this was the little girl he meet that was kidnapped and then trained with. And not to mention he was her God father.
"Well what are you standing there for? Don't I even get a hug?" he asked.
Gohana laughed a little and gave Krillin a big hug as she had not seen him in a while, and she did actually miss him. He and Piccolo were there for her almost every day the year after the Cell games when she was in a very bad spot. It was because of that year that Chichi even learned to trust Piccolo whole heartedly because of how often he was there for her.
"Man, and too think that little four year old I meet on that small island has grown up into such a beautiful and powerful women." Krillin praised her, causing Gohana to blush a little.
"Krilling, im still a little girl." She said slghtky blushing.
"Small my foot Gohana, your almost twice my size. Id say your almost as tall as your dad. Speaking of, how you feeling kiddo?" Krillin asked.
"Honestly I'm actually really great. Yeah a little sad, but it's like I got it all out." she said, then thought for a moment. "Well, I did have an emotional break down my first day at school."
"Wait, you started school? Like public school?" Krillin asked in surprise.
"Yeah, Monday was my first day. Uh, long story short I saw a vid Hercule made and it triggered everything. Luckily my new friends kept me safe." She said smiling.
"Well, its really good seeing you making some friends outside our circle Gohana! So, do you think you'll ever introduce us?" he asked.
Gohana looked deep in thought, as she wasnt sure yet herself. After a few moments of Krillin just staring waiting for an answer, "Well honestly, yeah. They were there for me within an hour of meeting me when I had my mental break down. I think it would be a little later though, two of them are martial artists, and might recognize you all. Id just rather wait till I know for sure I want them in our circle. I just dont know how I would explain our skills though." Gohana explained with her hands together fiddling with her fingers.
Krillin just nodded in understanding. " Well thats all up to you Gohana. If you decide to let them in, we will happily welcome them." Krilling smiled as Gohana smiled happily back.
Bulma kept watching everyone around, as she was the host. She knew this was when a lot of them caught up and decided to relax a little bit while everyone caught up. But she would eventually have to get everyone together for not only dinner, but the little ceremony they always had to celebrate Goku. She did enjoy just sitting back and watch everyone together as she was in contact mostly year round with everyone in some shape or form. But it came that time where she would have to get everyone together.
"Alright everyone, looks like we are all here." Bulma announced catching everyone's attention.
"Like every year, we gather to celebrate not just Gohana's birthday, but to celebrate Goku's life." She said as everyone gathered closer. Gohana was near the front and Bulma could see that Gohana was doing alright. Last year she was crying, but there was now just a single tear, and a small smile on her face.
"None of us would be here without Goku, not being alive but having ever meet. Because of that man, I have a large family I would do anything for, so here's to Goku! The man that brought us all together!" Bulma nearly shouted happy. Everyone cheered in response and raised whatever they happened to be drinking at that moment if anything. "Now let the feast begin!"
Bulma had originally though of the idea having a feast with everyone would be appropriate as that was one of Goku's favorite thing. Not to mention with five Saiyans they would need a feast anyway so it seemed oddly appropriate. A cake was always afterwards as well, as both Goku and loved strawberry cake, so she merged both celebrations. Everyone started heading for the tables, while the three younger demi Saiyans pretty much ran there. Walking up behind Gohana, Bulma placed her hand on her shoulder.
"You seem a lot better sweety." she said smiling, to which Gohana smiled back.
"Yeah, that breakdown earlier this week helped I think." she said.
"Well, I'm just glad its getting easier for you. I just wish it didnt take so long but your doing better now and thats the important part in the end."
Bulma and Gohana made there way towards the table with the others and took their seats. Gohana just sat and watched with her mouth watering at the food in front of her. Vegita as well just sat and stared at the feast before him as they both just patiently waited. Trunks Goten and Raina were literally just bouncing ready to strike at the food. It wasn't long, but to the five Saiyans it was a lot longer. Gohana's stomach growled loudly as she watched everyone else grab food before them, a small custom they adopted non vocally just so everyone else could get food without getting in the way of the flurry of forks that was about to happen.
The moment everyone else finished grabbing their food, Trunks and Goten started frantically grabbing food and their faces were already getting a little dirty. Raina had a little bit more control but was still eating at an alarming pace. It was Gohana and Vegita that were truely amazing to watch from the out side as they ate just as fast as both Trunks and Goten, but minus a few pieces of food on their mouths, they got nothing on their cloths. It helped Gohana was always forced to have good table manners, so she could still eat like a normal person, minus the sheer speed and amount.
While the Saiyans ate, everyone else continued to catch up with everyone. Gohana still kept an ear out for what was being said so she could talk more about it later. She didnt want everyone to have to explain everything twice.
"So Chichi, how have things been for you with these three little bottomless pits at home all day?" Yamcha asked.
"Oh well lately its mostly been these two ones at home, Gohana started school at the beginning of the week so she has been gone during the day." Chichi answered which caught almost everyones attention except Bulma and the other Saiyans.
"School?!" Almost everyone said in response staring at Gohana who currently had a bowl of ramen right at her face.
Slurping the rest of the ramen that was hanging on the chopstick, she finished up her bite of food and whiped her mouth with her napkin before answering.
"Yeah, I started Monday. Honestly its super boring, at least the school part I guess. since I learned everything already. although my new friends make it worth going." Gohana said smiling.
"Thats great to hear Gohana." Tien started. "I know growing up was far from normal for you, well most of us I guess. But its good to see you meeting new people and getting to have a shot at a normal life."
"Yeah, plus you have friends your age now." Launch said, now in her more docile form.
"So tell me Gohana, is there anyone at school you fancy?" Mrs. Briefs asked causing the young girl to blush and nearly choke on the pieve of sushi she was eatting.
"Well that's a big yes." 18 casually said as she kept eating her own food.
Chichi however looked like she was in pure heaven right now upon hearing that. Yamcha was sitting right next to her and he tried scooting to the side just slightly knowing what was coming.
"Oh, who is this boy I must meet him! maybe one day you two will be married and give me lots of grandbabies to spoil!" Chichi started ranting staring off into the distance, causing Gohana to blush.
"Mom!" Gohana's face was red as this was the first time her mother talked about her having a child in front of everyone.
"Gohana, you have to bring this boy home so we can meet him! We have to see how he deals with Raina and Goten, Kami knows how energetic they will be."
Dendei just sat there with a nervous smile as he remembered how rambunctious Goten and Raina were when they were still toddlers, so her had a pretty good idea. He helped babysit them from time to time while Gohana trained at the lookout, and they were a major handfull for even him with the help of both Popo and Piccolo.
"Mom, I...I cant bring them home." Gohana looked a tad sad and confused but Chichi was more interested as in why.
"Why can't you bring this boy home sweety?l
"Well, I uh, dont think they like me back." she said with a soft shrug as 18 just eyed her curiously. "But I've only been there a week so will see." She said trying to cheer both her mother and a smaller extent herself up.
Chichi didn't know what to say about that so just decided not to say anything as it looked like it wasn't bothering Gohana so much. Returning to her food everyone else continued with the idle chattering as they ate.
It was almost a good half hour later that all the food was gone thanks to the bottomless pits, and Gohana got up and stretched a little.
"Man that rely hit the spot." she said happily, to which Vegita just grunted in agreement. Trunks and Goten expressed they're satisfaction with the meal by letting out a loud belch which earned them a smack in the back of their heads from Chichi and Bulma. This got a laugh out of almost everyone there especially Raina who giggled to herself and let out small burp herself caused the little Saiyan to blush.
"I hope you saved room for dessert sweety, we still have your birthday cake." Chichi said smiling as the three younger Saiyans eyes lit up at the mention of cake.
"Are you kidding me, of course I have room for dessert!" Gohana said smiling happily.
Chichi went off to the kitchen to grab the cake she had baked the day before while Gohana was at school and soon returned with a light pink frosted cake with strawberry slices lining the perimeter. Gohana couldn't wait to get a bite of the cake and then she noticed in the center said "Happy B Day Gohana" and a funny looking picture of her in the center.
"Mom let me draw you with the icing, do you like it?" Goten said with a big smile on his face.
"I love it!" Gohana couldn't help but smile at her little brother.
With the candles lit, everyone sang out as Gohana slightly blushed at the attention. Getting ready to blow the candles out, everyone got ready to get out of the way from flying debris. Last year Gohana made napkins fly alll over the place but the cake stayed put. Puffing her cheeks out slightly, she blew the air from her cheeks and actually managed to only extinguish the candles while leaving everything else where it was.
Passing out pieces of cake to everyone, Chichi gave the largest piece to Gohana of course as it was her birthday cake. Taking a fork full of cake, Gohana could help but sigh at the flavor. She had not noticed until she tasted it that it was an ice cream cake, strawberry ice cream filled the middle of the cake with sponge cake surrounding it. Goten and Trunks just dug right into the cake and almost instantly asked for more to which they got upset as there was no more.
"Well you two should have ate it more slowly and enjoyed it." Gohana teased them by taking a bit of her cake. "So good, too bad you boys dont have any more!"
"Hey Gohana, thats not fair." Trunks shouted.
"Yeah, you got a bigger piece!" Goten added.
"Hey, its not my fault its my birthday cake." She said winking at them while taking another bite.
"Relax you two, I made another." Chichi said to them causing both boys to instantly cheer up.
Gohana just kept teasing her two little brothers with her cake and everyone around them just kept laughing. Bulma was smiling a lot as she just kept watching her God daughter being so cheerful today. Leaning towards Chichi, she cupped her hand so the sound wouldn't carry to much towards Gohana.
"Chichi, she seems so happy today. last year she looked so hurt still." Bulma said.
"Yeah, she's a lot better now. I assume you heard about her little outbreak this week?" Chichi asked, getting a nod from Bulma. "She must have gotten it out of her system then. But last night I was outside her room like usual, ready to comfort her. But she was talking to Goku, well outloud to him I guess. And she fell asleep, and this morning she looked rested and happy, as happy as you could expect her to be." Chichi said smiling while watching Gohana tease Trunks and goten with eating her cake.
"I think her new friends must have helped. I would love to meet them." Bulma said.
"Oh, she told you about them?"
"Yeah, she didn't say too much, just who they are. Well at least one of then."
"Is it a boy?" Chichi said happily excited.
"Oh, no. Well, one yeah but she didnt mention his name. She mentioned her friend videl." Bulma said which Vegita grunted at.
"Videl, Videl. why does that name sound familiar Bulma?" Krillin asked sitting trying to remember.
"She was the previous Jr. World Tournament winner." Bulma said purpously leaving out the fact Hercule was her farther. She knew exactly what everyone thought of the man and wasn't sure if she should say anything about that.
"Oh I think I remember her. I was watching it to see how a jr. tournament works as it was new."
"There is a jr. division now? Why did they add something like that?" Tien asked curiously as Launch was stuffing her face, back in her blonde aggressive form.
"The "champion of earth" didnt want his kid hurt,so he demanded it." Lime interjected into the conversation, air quoting her carefully worded phrase about Hercule.
"Wow, and to think if they had that back then, I wouldn't have had an opportunity to fight Goku." Tien said in amazement.
"Didnt you even show up because of Goku and krillin in the first place Tien?" Bulma asked remembering the Crane master arguing with Roshi about his students being better.
"Oh, wow your right!" Tien said a little wide eyed. At this point in his life he couldn't imagine it any different. The sudden thought that a simple addition to the tournament years ago would have drastically altered his life somewhat shocked him. He would never have gotten as strong as he was now, he wouldn't have meet his friends, or his wife Launch.
"Well either way, its amazing none the less I say." Krillin said finished eating his cake and pushed the rest of it to Maron who kept trying to nab it. "Kids now a days are nothing like when we were young, its nice to see them having a chance at it." Krillin said smiling, watching Marron making a mess on her face with her cake.
For the rest of the day, everyone continued to catch up with one another while there were many games going on. Everyone was having a good time and Gohana wouldn't stop smiling either. Vegita however just stayed to himself and it was obvious it was annoying him. He was doing his best to behave himself as Bulma would want him to. Gohana eventually noticed him staying alone so walked over and sat down.
"Why the long face Vegita?" she asked innocently enough.
"If you must know, Bulma informed me if I do not behave she would make you not tell me the secret to mastering the ascended state." Vegita growled with his arms crossed over his chest as usual.
"Yeah, that sounds like Bulma to me." Gohana giggled a little. "Still, honestly I would have told you anyway." She said.
Gohana could tell that Vegita was still annoyed and was trying to behave, and knowing he would have what he wanted he visibly relaxed a little. Gohana could tell the shift in his posture and got up and smiled.
"Well its getting late, might as well get to it. wait here Vegita." She said and walked off towards her mom
"Hey mom, where's our backpack with my cloths?"
"What, already you want to change? You'll ruin your hair! And I spent so much time on it!" Chichi shot back knowing what she was talking about.
"But, we would be leave soon anyway, and I have to train Vegita."
Everyone else caught what she said and looked over in Vegita's direction in disbeliefe. Krillin already knew they trained together so he wasn't to shocked but it didn't stop him from staring. Vegita didn't care enough to respond to the staring though.
"Exactly, its late and will be dark soon. And you have a lot of studying to do."
"But I already finished all my homework during class." Gohana pointed out. "Plus tonight I'm usually training anyway, so what diffference does it make whether im in the gravity room here or my gravity capsule at home?" Gohana said.
Chichi just looked at her daughter, then at Vegita and just crossed her arms.
"Fine, but your going to escort her home Vegita!" she said in a loud tone to make sure he heard.
"What? Why on earth do I need to do such a thing?"
"A young lady should not be left to go home alone at night, thats why."
"Are you kidding me, shes stronger than I am. She can protect herself, shes not some weakling earth girl!" He shouted annoyed now.
Gohana wasn't sure if he was insulting her or praising her, but she just looked back at her mom to see what happened.
"Of course she doesn't need it, but its the principle of he matter. If she stays and helps, then your escorting her home."
Vegita knew he shouldnt press his luck. He knew she was always against Gohana, and even Raina and Goten to a smaller extent, fighting. But she was allowing it to happen if he had to put up with something he would hate. Not to mention it would keep Bulma off his case as well. So in the end it was a win win for him.
"Nnn, fine!"
"Now that wasn't too hard now was it Vegita." Bulma mocked him from afar and winked at him. Vegita just grunted and couldn't help but smirk in excitment to finally know how Gohana mastered their ascended state.
Grabbing her stuff she set it next to Vegita and told him to just wait a little bit till everyone started heading out. It didnt take long as soon good bys were being passed around. Gohana waited though until her family headed out and just stayed back.
"Alright you two, ill be home a little late tonight most likely so dont expect me to be awake tomorrow morning, ok?" Gohana told Goten and Raina.
"Ah Neechan, I wanted to go fishing with you tomorrow.!" Raina complained, which Gohana just smiled.
"When I wake up, sure. But I gotta help Vegita out with his ascended state. So im not even sure when ill be back. Depends on how well he listens."
"Ah, but that will be never!" Raina pouted causing Gohana to just laugh bit.
"Oh he can be thick headed, but when it comes to training and getting stronger he doesnt let much get in his way. I think he'll listen. Now hurry up and dont let mom wait."Gohana said standing up and grabbing her backpack. Not that she needed it as she had her own room and wardrobe at Capsule Corp.
Watching Goten and Raina hop into the jet copter after their mom, Vegita wasted no time in walking over to Gohana, already changed into his usual training shorts, plus a basic white shirt. He figured he would be sitting a lot so no reason to get full on training. Gohana quickly took notice of him and how annoyed he looked, so she just smiled at him.
"Let me just go change and get into something more comfortable, you stay here." Gohana said heading inside to her room to change.
A few minutes later, Gohana returned wearing grey sweatpants with a matching color hoodie. She even undid her hair, but having not washed it it still had a slight swayying look to it. Wearing it down it hugged her neck with a few spiky strands while the rest shot out as usual behind her. Walking out barefoot, she stopped right in front of Vegita and stopped.
"First off, you have to promise me you wont be snappy and do as I say." Gohana started which Vegita just gruned in response. Gohana knew him well enough that it was as close to a 'fine' she would get.
"Alright, just get into your ascended state, but dont power up. Its not like mastering the basic Super Saiyan state where you just try staying in that form, although that would help down the line."
Doing as he was told, Vegita powered up just enough to trigger his ascended state, and just stood there. He just looked at Gohana with a look of not only slight annoyance, but waiting for what she said next.
"Hmmm I see, you can transform a little more under control now. But you still have to trigger a massive power up just to trigger it. One of the benefits of mastering this state," She started and without even raising her power level, or even causing her aura to flair, she ascended. Vegita had never seen her transform as easily as she just did now and the shock on his face was obvious.
"How...you, didnt even need...a power up...how"He asked shocked.
"Remember Vegita, unlike our regular Super Saiyan state that requires a energy drain, the ascended state is more triggered by emotions. So mastering the ascended state is just learning to keep that emotional trigger without feeling it. Trust me mine wasn't easy. Honestly I accidentally discovered how to master this state while trying to get over dad's death." she said. She could tell that Vegita was listening intently and noticed he was a little confused, but he was trying to understand.
"Alright why not tell me what your trigger for ascending was?" She asked having never even asked. Vegita's face flushed a little and then looked a little annoyed.
"Ok, never mind. Well whatever the reason, doesnt matter if you tell me or not. But I hope its safe to say its an emotional drain huh?" She asked getting a nod from him. "Well, sit down and meditate on that, but try to remain calm. The real trick will be getting calm while stil holding onto it." She said crossing her arms.
Vegita just looked at her in frustraion and just sat down into a meditative position. He never did like meditating the way Gohana had taught him. He always felt it was a complete waste of time, but right now he would just keep his thoughts on it to himself. Sitting down on the grass in front of him, Gohana just got into a meditative position herslef and went back to her base form.
For a little while Vegita just struggled to maintain his ascended form while calming down. He would just get to cm to maintain it and slip back into his regular super form, and he would get annoyed and transform back again and get rilled up. After almost a half hour he had had enough.
"Gah this is pointless, I dont how this will help me master the ascended state!"
Gohana just opened her eyes and looked at him. "Close your eyes and tune into me." She said with an authoritive tone, which Vegita just did. He could feel her energy and didnt know what the point was.
"Now what form am I in?" Gohana asked, which Vegita just looked even more annoyed.
"What type of question is that, your..." he started as he opened his eyes and shut up when he saw her in her super state .
"Notice how I dont even have to raise my power level to transform anymore, while yours still raises automatically even when you turn into a regular Super Saiyan. I've mastered both form, and I can even transform into my ascended state while keeping my power level roughly the same as a normal humans. Now, this is what I did to master it, and im sharing it with you. Now shut up and get back to meditating!" Gohana said staring annoyed at him and then went back into her own meditation.
Vegita just glarred at her and went back into it. He didn't like doing this but seeing Gohana with such control of both forms, he would suck up his pride and do this so he could surpass her. He continued to try relaxing while holding onto his ascended state. However it was more difficult than it sounded.
About an hour later Gohana opened her eyes and noticed how hard Vegita was focusing on trying to get this quickly. She didn't know if that would slow down the process, but she could tell he was focusing hard. So she just let him be to himself and layed down and looked at the stars. She found mastering this was a very personal experience for her so it only made sense that it would be the same for Vegita. She kept wondering what his trigger was that triggered his ascended state originally, and looking up at the stars, for the first time ever, she wondered if he dad had obtained it.
'Knowing dad, he already mastered it as well.' she thought to herself smiling.
Another hour later, Vegita was having difficulty even holding onto his ascended state any longer and Gohana sat up. She knew it was enough for today.
"Alright Vegita, thats enough for tonight. It's not about straining, at least not like regular was. You need to take it slow."
Vegita opened his eyes and Gohana could tell that he truely was trying hard at this from the look in his eyes.
"So, how did it feel?" She asked.
Vegita just kept staring at the ground and just grunted.
"Good," Gohana said standing up and stretching her arms over her head. " Now, my prince, its time to fly me home." She said smiling.
Vegita just twitched, he always demanded he be treated as the Prince if al Saiyans, yet Gohana and Bulma would always tease him in some way. And now he knew Gohana was toying with him about being 'prince charming' and he hated it.
"I swear that harpy mother of yours gets on my nerves. Fine, but lets make this quick. Id like to get some sleep now.
-Son residence-
It only took about fifteen minutes for Gohana to get home, as Vegita was nearly going full speed. He really wanted to get home and wasted almost no time in doing this quickly. Hovering above her house, Vegita stopped her before she descended.
"How long? "
" Hm, well i guess i started getting the hang of it really a year and a half after i first ascended. And another half year from there." she answered which she could easily see his annoyance.
"But i didnt have anyone helping me, plus i didnt notice for a year. So really only a year between finding what worked and all. Honeatly i dont think it will take you that long." she said to him smiling.
Vegita just nodded and turned around, ready to head home but before he blasted off he turned back to Gohana.
"You're turning out to be a fine Saiyajin by the way."
Before Gohana could reply he shot off towards the hkrizon. Gohana was a little confused what he actually meant by that but she just stopper her ki from holding her up and fell the hundred feet to the ground. Softly landing on the grass as if it was only a few jnches, Gohana headed over to the door and slowly opened it. Tip toeing theough the place she noticed the light was on in the family room and went to see who was up. Noticong her mother on the couch with her hair down, she walked over to her.
"Hey mom, your still awake?" Walking over to her she looked over her shoulder and saw that she had fleen asleep looking at their family photo album. The picture of her and her dad shortly before the Cell Games was the picture. She looked at the photo and remembered the super short chop job her dad called a hair cut, even though it was an accident. Softly running her hand through the back of her hair without realizing, she went and softly got the photo album and put it on the table. Softly picking her mom up in her arms, she quietly walked to her moms room and layed her in bed and covered her up.
"Good night mom." She said smiling, as she softly closed the door.
Walking quietly to her room, she got in and just went straight over to her bed and got under the covers without bothering to change. She felt the warmth surround her and she instantly relaxed into her bed. It didn't take long for her to fall asleep and she was soon dreaming about her family.
hope you all enjoyed this long chapter. as I said at the start this was actually cut short. I palanned on having both Gohanaw and Videl's day in one chapter but as I said, super busy and got this done at least so wanted to post. I will do Videls day next, but it wont be as long a chapter probably. so might have it up soon.
as always, any reviews would be great.
and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!