Chap 17:

"There he is." Krillin pointed as he flew down near the riverbank.

"Poor Yamcha…"Tien picked up Yamcha and laid him on the ground. His body barely was intact. "Yamcha why would Vegeta kill you?" Tien stated as he stared at his fallen friend.

"Hey, we should bury him in the woods. He always had a love for being in the woods like a wolf." Krillin mentioned as he made a whole in the ground and placed his friend inside.

"He must have been there for a long time, for his body to start to decay." Tien stated he helped bury Yamcha.

"You know what's weird…. Chichi" Krillin stated as he placed a random flower on the burial site. "Chichi is nowhere in sight but her fiance is dead. And what did Vegeta say when he whispered to Goku." Krillin exclaimed as he walked towards the river.

"Yea, I have a bad feeling about all of this." Tien replied as he washed his hand in the river. "We should go report what we did to Goku and see what's next."

Krillin nodded as he said his last prayer and followed Tien to Capsule Corp.

~Capsule Corp~

"Knock Knock" Bulma whispered as she knocked on the bedroom door. Before Goku could invite her in, she opened the door and noticed him sitting on the patio with a drink in his hand. She knew immediately that he was upset because he never really drinks unless something is on his mind.

"Goku, sweetie. What's wrong?" Bulma stepped behind him and leaned over his shoulders, giving him a peck on his cheek.

Goku took another sip as he placed his glass on the small table, "Nothing."

Bulma removed her body from Goku and sat in the chair next to him, "Goku, It's more than nothing. You yelled at Gohan." She replied as she leaned her chin on her hand.

Goku sighed as he stared at Bulma, "I didn't mean to go off on Gohan, it's just that I am worried."

"Worried about what?" Bulma asked.

"Vegeta, he threatened my family and I don't know what is going on, like with Chichi. She has been missing and Vegeta said something that had me thinking." Goku replied as he took another sip of his whiskey.

"What did he say?" Bulma questioned.

"When I mentioned Chi, he told she was in good hands." Goku scratched his head, "I think Chichi has something to do with this. So until I find out, I need you and the kids to stay away from Vegeta and Chichi."

Bulma nodded as she looked into the sky and saw Tien and Krillin flying towards them.

"Hey guys!" Krillin waved as he landed on the patio. "We found Yamcha."

"Where is his body?" Goku asked.

"Well Goku, his body was decaying so we gave him a proper burial." Tien responded as he lowered his head.

Goku lowered his head and took a deep breath. Bulma stared at him as she watched Goku take a gulp of his drink. His face overwhelmed with frustration and worry.

"Goku… I need to ask you something." Krillin asked him as he leaned against the patio rail. "Do you think someone else killed Yamcha?"

"Yes. I do, the dragon never said Vegeta killed him." Goku replied as he stood up, staring at his teammates. "Until I am certain, Everyone needs to be on their toes. Vegeta has gained some supernatural strength and Chichi is still not found. I don't want Gohan or any of the children to be around her. Agreed?"

Tien and Krillin both nodded as they said their goodbyes and flew away.

Goku stared in the sky, but turned his sharply as he felt Gohan's energy at the door, "Gohan, come here."

Gohan froze as he tried to step away from the door.

"Gohan. Come here now!" Goku yelled as he walked off the patio into the room.

Gohan sighed as he walked into the room with his head lowered, "Yes father?"

Goku paused as he took a glance at his son, "Gohan, I know you heard everything. Do you want to ask me any questions?"

Gohan clenched his fist, "Why do you think mom has anything to do with this?"

Goku paused and did not give Gohan a response.

Gohan's jaw clenched as he growled, "Answer me!"

Goku was surprised at his son's reaction but immediately regained his composure, "Your mother is missing and Vegeta mentioned that she is in good hands. Also…" Goku paused as he took a deep breath. He knew that what he was about to say would hurt his young son's feelings. "I think she killed him and he is having an affair with Vegeta."

Gohan's eyes opened widely as he gasped, "Lies!"

"Son, I know you might not believe me but I need you to stay away from your mother until I can confirm my suspicion. Vegeta is dangerous and your mom can be dangerous if threatened. So please promise me that you will stay away."

Gohan stood in silence. Before Goku could repeat himself, Bulma stepped in.

"Hey Gohan, Listen to your dad. Trunks, Goten, Saki and Baki will need you. I need your help to protect the younger ones, Ok?" Bulma asked as rubbed Gohan's shoulder. "I don't want you to get hurt."

Gohan exhaled as he nodded.

"Thank you son." Bulma smiled and hugged him.

Gohan hugged her tightly as he let tears fall from his eyes. His life that he knew, his biological mother is not the same woman.

"Thanks mom." Gohan whispered as he released Bulma and gave Goku a hug.

"Goodnight y'all." Gohan smiled as he exited the room.

"Goodnight son." Goku and Bulma replied as they watched their son leave the room.

Once Gohan shut the door, Goku walked over to his drawer and pulled out a pair of sweatpants.

"Goku, everything will be okay." Bulma whispered in Goku's ear as she wrapped her arms around his slim waist.

Goku reached for Bulma's hand and gave it a peck as he turned to face her. Goku stroked her face with his finger and leaned in to kiss her and placed his forehead on hers, staring into her eyes.

"Bulma, I will protect you, even if it costs my life." Goku whispered as he stare intensely into her eyes.

"Goku, stop talking like something bad is going to happen." Bulma replied back, giving a partial chuckle.

"I'm serious Bulma, I need you to stay here, and never be alone. Promise me?" Goku pleaded.

Bulma paused for a moment and nodded, receiving another kiss from Goku as he deepened the kiss. As they began to kiss passionately, they heard the cries of Saki and Baki.

"I guess they are hungry." Bulma replied as she walked towards the door but was immediately pulled back by Goku.

"Let me do it. Get some rest." Goku stated as he walked out the room going towards the kids.

Bulma faintly smiled as worried consumed her fragile face.

"I hope this is the beginning to the end." Bulma breathed deeply as she began to pull back the covers and lay down to rest.

A couple of hours past, Goku finally fed the kids and checked on Trunks, Goten and Gohan before he returned to his bedroom. He smiled as he noticed his beautiful fiance was laying in the bed.

"I will protect my family at any cost."